MSI Claw User manual

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USER GUIDE
MSI Claw, the handheld PC

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Content
Copyright and Trademarks Notice................................................................................1-5
Revision History ...........................................................................................................1-5
FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement ........................................................1-6
FCC Conditions ............................................................................................................1-6
CE Conformity ..............................................................................................................1-7
Battery Regulations ......................................................................................................1-7
WEEE Statement .........................................................................................................1-7
RoHS Statement ..........................................................................................................1-8
Japan JIS C 0950 Material Declaration...................................................................1-8
India RoHS..............................................................................................................1-8
Turkey EEE regulation ............................................................................................1-8
Ukraine restriction of hazardous substances ..........................................................1-8
Vietnam RoHS.........................................................................................................1-8
Safety Instructions........................................................................................................1-9
Introductions................................................................................2-1
Unpacking ....................................................................................................................2-2
Product Overview .........................................................................................................2-3
Top and Bottom Side Views....................................................................................2-3
Upper and Lower Side Views..................................................................................2-5
Specifications ...............................................................................................................2-7
How to Get Started ......................................................................3-1
Begin to Use MSI Claw ................................................................................................3-2
How to Manage Power Supply .....................................................................................3-3
PD Adapter..............................................................................................................3-3
Battery.....................................................................................................................3-3
How to Set Up a Power Plan in Windows OS ..............................................................3-5
Choose or Customize a Power Plan .......................................................................3-5
Create Your Own Power Plan .................................................................................3-8
How to Set Up Windows Hello .....................................................................................3-9
Create an Account's Password ...............................................................................3-9
Setting up Windows Hello PIN ..............................................................................3-11
Setting up Windows Hello Fingerprint ...................................................................3-13

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How to Connect the Internet in Windows OS .............................................................3-15
Wireless LAN.........................................................................................................3-15
How to Set Up Bluetooth Connection in Windows OS ...............................................3-17
Activating Bluetooth Connection ...........................................................................3-17
About M.2 SSD Slot ...................................................................................................3-20
How to Connect External Devices..............................................................................3-20
About MSI Center M...................................................................................................3-21
About Quick Settings..................................................................................................3-22

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Copyright and Trademarks Notice
Copyright © Micro-Star Int’l Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. The MSI logo used is a registered
trademark of Micro-Star Int’l Co., Ltd. All other marks and names mentioned may be
trademarks of their respective owners. No warranty as to accuracy or completeness is
expressed or implied. MSI reserves the right to make changes to this document without
prior notice.
Revision History
▶ Version: 1.0
▶ Date: 01, 2024

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FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and radiates radio frequency energy, and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
▶ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
▶ Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
▶ Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
NOTE
▶ The changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
▶ Shield interface cables and AC power cord, if any, must be used in order to comply
with the emission limits.
FCC Conditions
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
▶ This device may not cause harmful interference.
▶ This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.

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CE Conformity
This device is in compliance with the essential safety requirements
and other relevant provisions set out in the European Directive.
Battery Regulations
European Union: Batteries, battery packs, and accumulators should
not be disposed of as unsorted household waste. Please use the
public collection system to return, recycle, or treat them in compliance
with the local regulations.
廢電池請回收
BSMI: For better environmental protection, waste batteries should be
collected separately for recycling or special disposal.
California, USA: The button cell battery may contain perchlorate material and
requires special handling when recycled or disposed of in California.
For further information please visit: http://www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/
perchlorate/
Safety Guideline for Using Lithium Battery
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or
equivalent type recommended by the equipment manufacturer. Discard used batteries
according to manufacturer’s instructions.
WEEE Statement
European Union: Under the European Union ("EU") Directive on
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment, Directive 2002/96/
EC, which takes effect on August 13, 2005, products of "electrical
and electronic equipment" cannot be discarded as municipal waste
anymore and manufacturers of covered electronic equipment will be
obligated to take back such products at the end of their useful life.

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RoHS Statement
Japan JIS C 0950 Material Declaration
A Japanese regulatory requirement, defined by specification JIS C 0950, mandates that
manufacturers provide material declarations for certain categories of electronic products
offered for sale after July 1, 2006.
https://csr.msi.com/global/Japan-JIS-C-0950-Material-Declarations
https://csr.msi.com/tw/Japan-JIS-C-0950-Material-Declarations
India RoHS
This product complies with the "India E-waste (Management and Handling) Rule 2016"
and prohibits use of lead, mercury, hexavalent chromium, polybrominated biphenyls or
polybrominated diphenyl ethers in concentrations exceeding 0.1 weight % and 0.01 weight
% for cadmium, except for the exemptions set in Schedule 2 of the Rule.
Turkey EEE regulation
Conforms to the EEE Regulations of the Republic Of Turkey.
Ukraine restriction of hazardous substances
The equipment complies with requirements of the Technical Regulation, approved by
theResolutionofCabinetofMinistryofUkraineasof10March2017,№139,interms
of restrictions for the use of certain dangerous substances in electrical and electronic
equipment.
Vietnam RoHS
As from December 1, 2012, all products manufactured by MSI comply with Circular
30/2011/TT-BCT temporarily regulating the permitted limits for a number of hazardous
substances in electronic and electric products.

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Safety Instructions
Read the safety instructions carefully and thoroughly. All cautions and
warnings on the device or user’s guide should be noted.
• Replacement of a battery with an incorrect type that can defeat a
safeguard.
• Disposal of a battery into fire or a hot oven, or mechanically
crushing or cutting of a battery, that can result in an explosion.
Leaving a battery in an extremely high temperature surrounding
environment that can result in an explosion or the leakage of
flammable liquid or gas.
• A battery subjected to extremely low air pressure that may result in
an explosion or the leakage of flammable liquid or gas.
• Plug the power cord into an AC outlet that is easily accessible at
all times.
• Disconnect power from the device by unplugging the power cord
from the AC outlet.
• If a power cord with 3-prong plug came with the package, always
plug the power cord into a grounded (earthed) AC outlet. Do not
remove the grounding pin of the power cord, since it is an important
safety feature.
• Always use the power adapter and power cord approved by MSI, or
a compatible one purchased from MSI.
• Place the power cord in a way that people are unlikely to step on it.
Do not place anything on top of the power cord.
WARNING: Do not ingest battery. If the coin / button cell battery is
swallowed, it can cause severe internal burns and can lead to death.
Keep new and used batteries away from children.
Keep the device away from humidity and high temperature.
• Never pour liquid into the opening that could damage the device or
cause an electrical shock.
• Never use any chemical substance to wipe the surface of this
device.

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Always keep the strong magnetic or electrical objects away from the
device.
• Do not leave the device in an unconditioned environment with a
storage temperature above 60ºC (140ºF) or below 0ºC (32ºF),
which may damage the device.
• This device should be operated under maximum ambient
temperature of 35ºC (95ºF).
If any of the following situations arises, get the device checked by a
service personnel:
• The power cord or plug is damaged.
• Liquid has penetrated into the device.
• The device has been exposed to moisture.
• The device has not worked well or you can not get it work
according to User’s Manual.
• The device was dropped and damaged.
• The device has obvious signs of breakage.
Green Product Features
• Reduced energy consumption during use and stand-by
• Limited use of substances harmful to the environment and health
• Easily dismantled and recycled
• Reduced use of natural resources by encouraging recycling
• Extended product lifetime through easy upgrades
• Reduced solid waste production through take-back policy
Environmental Policy
• The product has been designed to enable proper reuse of parts
and recycling and should not be thrown away at its end of life.
• Users should contact the local authorized point of collection for
recycling and disposing of their end-of-life products.
• Visit the MSI website and locate a nearby distributor for further
recycling information.
• Users may also reach us at [email protected] for information
regarding proper disposal, take-back, recycling, and disassembly
of MSI products.

Introductions

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Introductions
Congratulations on becoming the owner of this handheld device, the finely designed
MSI Claw. You will have a delightful and professional experience in using this exquisite
handheld device. We are proud to tell users that this device is thoroughly tested and
certified by our reputation for unsurpassed dependability and customer satisfaction.
Unpacking
First, unpack the shipping carton and check all items carefully. If any item contained is
damaged or missing, please contact your local dealer immediately. Also, keep the box
and packing materials in case you need to ship the unit in the future. The package should
contain the following items:
▶ MSI Claw, the handheld PC
▶ Quick Start Guide
▶ USB-C PD adapter and AC power cord
▶ Exquisite Pouch

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Product Overview
This section provides the description of basic aspects of the device. It will help you to know
more about the appearance of this device before using it. Please be aware that the figures
shown here are for reference only.
Top and Bottom Side Views

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Introductions
1. A/B/X/Y Buttons
Control buttons for game playing.
2. Right Stick
Joystick for game playing.
3. Stereo Speakers
This device is equipped with built-in stereo speakers which deliver the high quality
sound, and supports the HD audio technology.
4. Menu Button
Use this button to access Settings or Help of an app or game.
5. Quick Settings Button
Use this button to access Quick Settings.
6. Touch Screen Monitor
This device is equipped with a multi-touch screen monitor which allows users to
interact with MSI Claw by using fingers or stylus.
7. View Button
This button works differently depending on the app or game.
8. MSI Button
Use this button to access MSI Center M application.
9. Internal Microphone
The built-in microphone shares the same function with an external one.
10. Left Stick
Joystick for game playing.
11. Directional Pad (D-pad)
Directional pad for game playing. It moves the focus up, down, right, and left in the
interface.
12. Ventilator
The ventilator is designed to cool the system. DO NOT block the ventilator for air
circulation.
13. Macro 2 Button
Use this button to setup a Macro that meets user’s needs.
14. Macro 1 Button
Use this button to setup a Macro that meets user’s needs.

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Upper and Lower Side Views
1. RB Button
Control button for game playing.
2. RT Button
Control button for game playing.
3. Volume Buttons
Use both buttons to increase or decrease the built-in speaker’s volume.
4. Ventilator
The ventilator is designed to cool the system. DO NOT block the ventilator for air
circulation.
5. Thunderbolt (USB-C) Port
• Thunderbolt™ 4 , optionally supports USB4, PCIe, HDMI™, DisplayPort
connection; 8K display monitor output; up to 40Gbps transfer rate.
• Supports Power Delivery function with variable up to 65~100W power input and
maximum 5V/3A or 5V/1.5A power output when AC or DC power is connected.
• Supports using a power bank to supply power to the device and charge the
battery. Make sure the charging power output of the power bank meets the
minimum requirements of the device.

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Introductions
6. Power Button/ Status LED/ Fingerprint Sensor
Power Button
• Press this button to power on the device.
• While the device is powered on, press this button to force
it into sleep state. Press again to wake up the system from
sleep state.
• Long press this button and follow the on-screen instructions
to power off the device.
Status LED
• LED glows white when the device is powered on.
• LED goes off when the device goes to the sleep state.
• LED goes off when the device is turned off.
• LED glows amber when the battery is being charged.
• LED blinks continuously in amber if the battery fails.
If the problem persists, please contact your local authorized
retailer or service center.
• LED goes out when the battery is fully charged or when AC
adapter is disconnected.
Fingerprint
• Fingerprint sensor allows users to set up their own
fingerprints to unlock the device.
7. LT Button
Control button for game playing.
8. LB Button
Control button for game playing.
9. Card Reader
The built-in card reader supports various types of memory cards. Check the
Specifications for details.
10. Combo Audio Port
• A port for a headset, microphone, or headset with microphone.
• The Combo Audio Port supports 4-Pole 3.5mm headphone jack.

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Specifications
The specifications listed here is reference only, and may vary and change without notice.
Visit MSI official website at www.msi.com, or contact the local retailers to learn about the
details of the product you purchased.
It is always recommended to use an authorized power adapter and a power cord to supply
power to the device while performing multiple tasks.
Physical Characteristic
Dimension 290 (W) x 120 (D) x 21.2 (H) mm
Weight <680g
CPU
Package BGA
Mobile Processor The latest Intel®CoreTM Processor Family
Memory
Technology LPDDR5
Memory Memory on board
Maximum Up to 32GB
Power
USB-C PD adapter
1 x 65W, 20V
Input: 100-240V~, 50/60Hz
Output: 20V , 3.25A
Battery 6-cell
Storage
SSD 1 x M.2 2230 NVMe PCIe SSD slot

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Introductions
I/O Port
ThunderboltTM 4
1 x USB4 USB-C
• PCIe, HDMI™, DisplayPort connection may be optionally
supported
• 8K display monitor output
• Up to 40Gbps transfer rate
• Power Delivery function may be optionally supported.
Choose either way to use Power Delivery function to
supply power for the device:
(1) connect a 20V, 65~100W USB-C PD adapter.
(2) connect a power bank with 20V, 65~100W output
power.
Audio 1 x Mic-in/ Headphone-out combo
Card Reader 1 x MicroSD
Communication Port
Wireless LAN Supported
Bluetooth Supported
Display
Type 16:9, 7” FHD LED panel
Touch Screen Multi-touch screen monitor supported
Audio
Internal Speakers 2 x stereo speakers
Operating System
Operating System Win11

How to Get Started

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How to Get Started
Begin to Use MSI Claw
For a new user of MSI Claw, we would like to suggest you follow the illustrations below to
begin to use the handheld device.