MSI Gaming G Series User manual

Notebook User's Manual

Notebook User's Manual
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
▶Optional all-in-one application disk, containing the full version of user’s manual,
drivers, utilities, and so on.

Introductions
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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1. Webcam/ Webcam LED/ Internal Microphone
•This built-in webcam can be used for picture taking, video recording or
conferencing, and so on.
•Webcam LED indicator, next to the webcam, glows when webcam function is
activated; LED goes out when this function is turned off.
•The built-in microphone and its function is the same with microphone.
2. Power Button / Power LED/ GPU Mode LED
Power
Power Button
•Use this button to turn the notebook power ON and OFF.
•Use this button to awake the notebook from the sleep
state.
Power LED/ GPU Mode LED
•Glowing red when the notebook power is turned on, and
the UMA GPU mode is selected.
•Glowing amber when the optionally supported discrete
GPU mode is selected.
•LED goes off when this function is turned off.
3. Touchpad
This is the pointing device of the notebook.
4. Keyboard
The built-in keyboard provides all the functions of a full-sized keyboard. Refer to
How to Use the Keyboard for details.

Introductions
Front Side View
1. Stereo Speakers
This notebook may be equipped with built-in stereo speakers which deliver the
high quality sound, and supports the HD audio technology.
2. Status LED
WLAN(WiFi)
Wireless LAN (WiFi)
•LED glows when Wireless LAN (WiFi) function is
enabled.
•LED goes out when this function is disabled.
Battery Status
•LED glows when the battery is being charged.
•Continuously blinking if the battery fails.
•Always consult an authorized retailer or service center
for purchasing or replacing an equivalent type of
battery recommended by the manufacturer.
•Battery LED goes out when it is fully charged or when
the AC/DC adapter is disconnected.
Drive Activity Indicator
LED blinks when the system is accessing the internal
storage drives.

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Right Side View
1. USB 3.1 Port (Type C)
USB 3.1, the SuperSpeed+ USB, delivers the higher interface speeds for
connecting various devices, such as storage devices, hard drives, or video
cameras, and offers more advantages over high-speed data transferring.
The slim and sleek USB Type C connector features reversible plug orientation
and cable direction, and supports scalable performance to future-proof solution,
including USB 3.x, DisplayPort, PCIe, Audio, and Thunderbolt 3 (Optional).
2. USB 3.0 Port
USB 3.0, the SuperSpeed USB, delivers the higher interface speeds for
connecting various devices, such as storage devices, hard drives, or video
cameras, and offers more advantages over high-speed data transferring.
3. HDMI Connector
HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) technology is the industry-leading
interface and de-facto standard connecting high-definition (HD) and ultra high-
definition (UHD) equipment.

Introductions
Left Side View
1. RJ-45 Connector
This connector is used to connect a LAN cable for network connection.
2. Power Connector
This connector is to connect the AC/DC adapter and supply power for the
notebook.
3. USB 3.0 Port
USB 3.0, the SuperSpeed USB, delivers the higher interface speeds for
connecting various devices, such as storage devices, hard drives, or video
cameras, and offers more advantages over high-speed data transferring.
4. Card Reader
The built-in card reader supports various types of memory cards. Check the
Specifications for details.
5. Audio Port Connectors
Microphone
Used for an external microphone.
Headphone out/ S/PDIF-out
•A connector for speakers or headphones.
•Used for speakers or headphones. The S/PDIF
connector is also provided for digital audio transmission
to external speakers through an optical fiber cable.

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Rear Side View
1. Ventilator
The ventilator is designed to cool the system. DO NOT block the ventilator for air
circulation.
2. Mini-DisplayPort
The Mini-DisplayPort is a miniaturized version of the DisplayPort, with a suitable
adapter, the Mini-DisplayPort may be used to drive displays with a VGA, DVI or
HDMI interface.

Introductions
Bottom Side View
1. Ventilator
The ventilator is designed to cool the system. DO NOT block the ventilator for air
circulation.
2. Battery Reset Hole
Whenever the system firmware (EC) is upgraded or the system hangs, please
1) power off the notebook; 2) remove the AC power; 3) use a straightened
paperclip to insert this hole for 10 sec; 4) connect the AC power; 5) power on the
notebook.

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How to Use the Keyboard
This notebook provides a full functioned keyboard. To ensure that the keyboard
will be functional properly, it is a must to install SCM application before using the
keyboard function keys.
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Windows Key
You can find the Windws Logo key on the keyboard which
is used to perform Windows-specific functions, such as
opening the Start menu and launching the shortcut menu.