MSI Raider GE78HX 13VI-242NL User manual

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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 ..............................................................................................................1-7
Battery Regulations ......................................................................................................1-7
WEEE Statement .........................................................................................................1-8
Chemical Substances Information................................................................................1-8
Safety Instructions........................................................................................................1-9
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 .........................................................................................2-12
Windows Key.........................................................................................................2-12
Enable Quick Fn Launch Keys..............................................................................2-13
Use Quick Fn Launch Keys...................................................................................2-13
Screen Capture .....................................................................................................2-14
Snip and Sketch ....................................................................................................2-14
Functions of Fn Combination keys........................................................................2-14
Use Multiple Monitors............................................................................................2-15
Application: True Color (optional)..........................................................................2-16
Specifications .............................................................................................................2-17

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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 Face ............................................................................3-14
How to Use the Touchpad .........................................................................................3-16
About HDD and SSD..................................................................................................3-17
About M.2 SSD Slot ...................................................................................................3-17
How to Connect the Internet in Windows OS .............................................................3-18
Wireless LAN.........................................................................................................3-18
Wired LAN.............................................................................................................3-20
How to Set Up Bluetooth Connection in Windows OS ...............................................3-25
Activating Bluetooth Connection ...........................................................................3-25
How to Connect External Devices..............................................................................3-28
How to Use USB Power Share Function (optional)....................................................3-29
Video: How to Use F3 Recovery on MSI notebook preloaded system (optional).......3-30
Video: How to Use MSI One Touch Install ................................................................3-31

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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.
The terms HDMITM, HDMITM High-Definition Multimedia Interface, HDMITM Trade dress
and the HDMITM Logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMITM Licensing
Administrator, Inc.
Revision History
▶ Version: 1.1
▶ Date: 06, 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.

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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.

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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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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.