MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio A13V Series User manual

USER GUIDE
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USER GUIDE
NOTEBOOK

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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 ..............................................................................................................1-6
Battery Regulations ......................................................................................................1-7
WEEE Statement .........................................................................................................1-7
Chemical Substances Information................................................................................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
Upgrade and Warranty ...............................................................................................1-9
Acquisition of Replaceable Parts..................................................................................1-9
Safety Instructions......................................................................................................1-10
MSI Highlights ............................................................................................................1-13
Introductions................................................................................2-1
Unpacking ....................................................................................................................2-2
Product Overview .........................................................................................................2-3
Top-open View ........................................................................................................2-3
Front Side View.......................................................................................................2-6
Right Side View.......................................................................................................2-7
Left Side View .........................................................................................................2-8
Rear Side View......................................................................................................2-10
Bottom Side View..................................................................................................2-11
How to Use the Keyboard ..........................................................................................2-13
Windows Key.........................................................................................................2-13
Enable Quick FN Launch Keys .............................................................................2-14
Use Quick FN Launch Keys ..................................................................................2-14
Screen Capture .....................................................................................................2-15
Snip and Sketch ....................................................................................................2-15

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Use Multiple Monitors............................................................................................2-16
Application: True Color (optional)..........................................................................2-16
Functions of FN Combination keys .......................................................................2-16
Specifications .............................................................................................................2-17
How to Get Started ......................................................................3-1
Begin to Use the Notebook ..........................................................................................3-2
How to Use the Notebook Comfortably ........................................................................3-3
How to Manage Power Supply .....................................................................................3-4
AC/DC Adapter........................................................................................................3-4
Battery.....................................................................................................................3-4
How to Set Up a Power Plan in Windows OS ..............................................................3-6
Choose or Customize a Power Plan .......................................................................3-6
Create Your Own Power Plan .................................................................................3-9
How to Set Up Windows Hello (optional) ...................................................................3-10
Create an Account's Password .............................................................................3-10
Setting up Windows Hello PIN ..............................................................................3-12
Setting up Windows Hello Fingerprint ...................................................................3-14
Setting up Windows Hello Face ............................................................................3-16
How to Use the Touchpad .........................................................................................3-18
About HDD and SSD..................................................................................................3-19
About M.2 SSD Slot ...................................................................................................3-19
How to Connect the Internet in Windows OS .............................................................3-20
Wireless LAN.........................................................................................................3-20
Wired LAN.............................................................................................................3-22
How to Set Up Bluetooth Connection in Windows OS ...............................................3-27
Activating Bluetooth Connection ...........................................................................3-27
How to Connect External Devices..............................................................................3-30
How to Use USB Power Share Function (optional)....................................................3-31
Video: How to Use RAID Function (optional) .............................................................3-32
Video: How to Use F3 Recovery on MSI notebook preloaded system (optional).......3-33
Video: How to Use Backup and System Restore with “MSI Center Pro” (optional) ...3-34

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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, 2023

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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.
CE Conformity
This device is in compliance with the essential safety requirements
and other relevant provisions set out in the European Directive.

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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.
Chemical Substances Information
In compliance with chemical substances regulations, such as the EU REACH Regulation
(Regulation EC No. 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and the Council), MSI provides
the information of chemical substances in products at:
https://csr.msi.com/global/index

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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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Upgrade and Warranty
Please note that certain components, such as memory modules, HDD, SSD, ODD,
and Bluetooth/WiFi combo card, etc., preinstalled in the product may be upgradable or
replaceable by user’s request depending on the models users purchased.
For any further information on the product users purchased, please contact the local
dealer. Do not attempt to upgrade or replace any component of the product if users
do not understand the component location or how to assembly/disassembly, since it may
cause the product to be damaged. It is recommended that you contact the authorized
dealer or service center for product service information.
Acquisition of Replaceable Parts
Please be noticed that the acquisition of replaceable parts (or compatible ones) of
the product users purchased in certain countries or territories may be fulfilled by the
manufacturer within 5 years at most since the product has been discontinued, depending
on the official regulations declared at the time. Please contact the manufacturer via http://
www.msi.com/support/ for the detailed information about the acquisition of spare parts.

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Safety Instructions
Read the safety instructions carefully and thoroughly. All cautions and
warnings on the equipment or user’s manual 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 notebook 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 AC/DC 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.
• Always place the notebook on a stable, flat, hard surface before
setting it up.
• Do not lay the notebook on an unstable surface while using it ,
such as your lap, bed, pillow , or sofa, etc...
• Do not cover the ventilators of the notebook to prevent the
notebook from overheating.

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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 notebook away from humidity and high temperature.
Always keep the strong magnetic or electrical objects away from the
notebook.
• Do not leave the notebook in an unconditioned environment with
a storage temperature above 60ºC (140ºF) or below 0ºC (32ºF),
which may damage the notebook.
• This notebook should be operated under maximum ambient
temperature of 35ºC (95ºF).
• Never pour liquid into the opening that could damage the
equipment or cause an electrical shock.
• Never use any chemical substance to wipe the surface of this
equipment, such as keyboard, touchpad, and notebook case.
If any of the following situations arises, get the equipment checked by
a service personnel:
• The power cord or plug is damaged.
• Liquid has penetrated into the equipment.
• The equipment has been exposed to moisture.
• The equipment has not worked well or you can not get it work
according to User’s Manual.
• The equipment was dropped and damaged.
• The equipment has obvious signs of breakage.

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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.

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MSI Highlights
Explore more exclusive features of MSI notebooks for all series, please visit:
http://www.msi.com and https://www.youtube.com/user/MSI
Features and configurations may vary by models. It is recommended to consult with local
retailers for detailed information.
Enhance Your Creativity with MSI Pen
MSI Pen features a customizable remote function for
presentation and other application. Let the MSI Pen support
your creative work in Microsoft Office or Adobe applications.
How to use SteelSeries Engine 3 on MSI notebooks
MSI collaborates with SteelSeries to develop an exclusive SteelSeries
Engine 3 in gaming notebooks. SteelSeries Engine 3 is the Apps to
combine frequently used functions for gamers in multiple devices
management.
Color Your Life with True Color
MSI has partnered with Portrait Displays, Inc. in developing more
accurate, high precision panel quality. MSI True Color Technology
guarantees that each panel in a MSI notebook comes with the finest
precision in color.
Tutorial: How to use Nahimic
Discover how to use Nahimic and its three features: Nahimic Audio
Effects, Microphone Effects and HD Audio recorder.

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Introductions

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Introductions
Congratulations on becoming an user of this notebook, the finely designed notebook. You
will have a delightful and professional experience in using this exquisite notebook. We are
proud to tell users that this notebook 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:
▶ Notebook
▶ Quick Start Guide
▶ AC/DC adapter and AC power cord
▶ Optional carry bag

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Product Overview
This section provides the description of basic aspects of the notebook. It will help you to
know more about the appearance of this notebook before using it. Please be aware that
the figures shown here are for reference only.
Top-open View
The figure of top-open view and description shown below will lead you to browse the main
operating area of your notebook.

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Introductions
1. Power Key/ Power LED/ Battery Reset
Power Key
• Press this key to turn the notebook power ON.
• While the notebook is turned on, press this key to force
the computer into sleep state. Press again to wake up the
system from sleep state.
• Long press this key and follow the on-screen instruction to
turn the notebook power OFF.
Power LED
• Glowing white when the notebook power is turned on.
• LED goes off when the notebook goes to the sleep state.
• LED goes off when the notebook is turned off.
Battery Reset
Whenever the system firmware (EC) is upgraded or the system
hangs, please 1) remove the AC power; 2) long press this key
for 20 secs and then the LED goes to blink, and after 5 more
secs the LED would go off; 3) connect the AC power; 4) power
on the notebook.
2. Status LED
Num Lock
Glows when the Num Lock function is activated.
3. Keyboard
The built-in keyboard provides all the functions of a notebook keyboard. Refer to How
to Use the Keyboard for details.
4. Fingerprint Sensor
Use the fingerprint sensor to set up user’s fingerprints on the notebook, and use it to
unlock the notebook.
5. Touchpad
This is the pointing device of the notebook.

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6. Status LED
Caps Lock
Glows when the Caps Lock function is activated.
7. Touch Screen Monitor
This optionally equipped 10-point multi-touch screen monitor allows users to interact
with the notebook by using fingers or stylus.
8. Webcam/ Webcam LED/ Internal Microphone
• This built-in webcam can be used for picture taking, video recording or
conferencing, and so on.
• The built-in webcam may be optionally equipped with IR Camera using RGB
sensor to get much truer color. This camera supports infrared facial recognition
function.
• Webcam LED indicator, next to the webcam, blinks when webcam function is
activated; LED goes out when this function is turned off.
• The built-in microphone has the same functionality as an external microphone

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Introductions
Front Side View
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