MSi One Touch Install Notebook User Manual

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MSi One Touch Install Notebook

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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: 04, 2020

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.

MSI Computer Corp.
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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.

Taiwan: 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:
http://www.msi.com/html/popup/csr/evmtprtt_pcm.html

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.

http://www.msi.com/html/popup/csr/cemm_jp.html
http://tw.msi.com/html/popup/csr_tw/cemm_jp.html

India RoHS
This product complies with the “India E-waste (Management and Handling) Rule 2011” 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 December 3, 2008 № 1057, 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.

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.

Safety Instructions

MSI Highlights

Explore more exclusive features of MSI notebooks for all series, please visit:
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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

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.

• Webcam/ Webcam LED/ Internal Microphone
  1.his built-in webcam can be used for picture taking, video recording or conferencing, and so on.
  2.Webcam LED indicator, next to the webcam, blinks when webcam function is activated; LED goes out when this function is turned off.
  3.The built-in microphone shares the same function with an external one.

• Power Key/ Power LED/ GPU Mode LED

•  Keyboard
  The built-in keyboard provides all the functions of a notebook keyboard. Refer to How to Use the Keyboard for details.

•  Touchpad
  This is the pointing device of the notebook.

•  Status LED

Front Side View

Right Side View

• Status LED

• USB 2.0 Port
  The USB 2.0 port allows you to connect USB-interface peripheral devices, such as the
  mouse, keyboard, modem, portable hard disk module, printer, etc.

• Combo Audio Port

Left Side View

1. Power Connector
   This connector is to connect the AC/DC adapter and supply power for the notebook.

2. USB 3.2 Gen 2 Port (Type-C)
   USB 3.2 Gen 2, the SuperSpeed USB 10Gbps, supports high-speed data transfer for connected devices, such as storage devices, hard drives, or video cameras.
   The slim and sleek USB Type-C connector offers reversible plug orientation.

3. HDMI Connector
   HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) technology is the industry-leading
   interface and de-facto standard connecting high-definition (HD) and ultra highdefinition (UHD) equipment.

4. Card Reader
   The built-in card reader supports various types of memory cards. Check the Specifications for details.

Rear Side View

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 and
   insert it to this hole for 10 secs; 4) connect the AC power; 5) power on the notebook.

3. Stereo Speakers
   This notebook may be equipped with built-in stereo speakers which deliver the high
   quality sound, and supports the HD audio technology.

4. SSD Slot
   This notebook is equipped with a SSD M.2 slot that supports the SSD device with
   PCIe or SATA interface. It is always suggested to contact the authorized dealer or
   service center for product service.

How to Use the Keyboard

This notebook provides a full functioned keyboard. To ensure that the keyboard will be functioning properly, it is a must to install the necessary applications before using the keyboard function keys.

Use the Fn keys on the keyboard to activate the specific applications or tools. With the help of these keys, users will be able to work more efficiently.

Windows Key

Enable Quick Fn Launch Keys

Use Quick Fn Launch Keys

Use Multiple Monitors

Specifications

The specifications listed here is reference only, and may change without notice. The actual products sold are different from areas.

Visit MSI official website at www.msi.com, or contact the local retailers to learn the correct specifications of the product user purchased.

How to Get Started

Begin to Use the Notebook

For a new user of this notebook, we would like to suggest you follow the illustrations below to begin to use the notebook.

How to Use the Notebook Comfortably

If you are a beginner to the notebook, please read the following instructions to assure your
own safety, and make yourself comfortable during the operations.

•  Good illumination is essential in the work area.
•  Choose a chair and desk with good ergonomics and adjust their heights according to your posture.
•  Adjust the backrest to support your lower back comfortably when you are sitting upright.
•  Place your feet flat on the floor with your knees bent to a 90 degrees.
•  Adjust the angle/position of the LCD panel to have an optimal view.
•  Stretch and relax your body regularly. Always take a break after working for a period of time.

How to Manage Power Supply

This section provides users basic safety precautions to take when using an AC/DC adapter
and battery power properly.

AC/DC Adapter
Ensure that your notebook is connected to an AC power source via the AC adapter before
turning it on for the first time. If the notebook automatically shuts down due to low battery
power, it is likely to cause system failure. Below are some Dos and Don’ts of an AC/DC
adapter.

Dos

• Use the adapter that shipped with your notebook only.
• Always be aware of heat coming from the in use AC/DC adapter.
• Unplug the AC power cord before disassembly the notebook.

Don’ts

• Cover an in-use adapter since it can generate heat.
• Have the AC power cord plugged after powering off the system when the notebook is going to be left unused for a longer time.

Battery

When you get a new notebook or a new notebook battery, it is important to know how to
charge and care for your battery in order to get the most out it for as long as you can.
Be aware of that the battery may not be replaced by users.

Safety guidelines

• This notebook is equipped with a non-removable battery, follow the local regulations while discarding the notebook.
• Always keep the notebook and its battery away from excessive moisture and extreme temperatures.
• Always unplug the AC power cord before installing any module to the notebook.

Battery type

• This notebook may be equipped with a high-capacity Li-ion or Li-polymer battery pack depending on the model you have.
•  The rechargeable battery pack is an internal power source of the notebook.

Battery charging behavior
To optimize battery life and avoid a sudden power loss, read the tips below:

•  Suspend system operation if the system will be idle for a while or shorten the suspend timer’s time period.
• Turn off the system if you won’t be using it for a period of time.
• Disable unnecessary settings or remove idle peripherals.
•  Connect an AC/DC adapter to the system whenever possible.

 How to charge the battery properly

Please pay attention to the following tips before recharging the battery:

•  If a charged battery pack is not available, save your work and close all running programs and shut down the system.
•  Plug in an AC/DC adapter.
•  You can use the system, suspend system operation or shut down and turn off the system without interrupting the charging process.
•  The Li-ion or Li-polymer battery has no memory effect. It is unnecessary to discharge the battery before recharging. However, to optimize the life of battery, we suggest that consuming the battery power completely once a month is necessary.
•  The actual charging time will be determined by the applications in use.

How to Set Up a Power Plan in Windows 10

A power plan is a collection of hardware and system settings that manages how your
computer uses and conserves power. Power plans can save energy, maximize system
performance, or balance energy conservation with performance. The default power plans
— Balanced and Power saver — meet most people’s needs. But you can modify settings
for existing plans or create your own plan.

Choose or Customize a Power Plan

1. Find [Windows] icon in the lower-left corner of the screen.

2.  Find [Settings] icon or [Settings] within the selection menu and click on it to bring out Settings.

3.  Find [System] and click on it in Settings. Find [Power & Sleep] within the System
   selection menu.

4.  Select [Additional power settings] under [Related settings] to bring out Power
   Options.

5.  The Power Plan of [Balanced] is selected as an example here. Click on the [Change
   plan settings] to bring out Edit Plan Settings to customize a power plan.

6.  Change settings for the plan selected in Edit Plan Settings.

7.  Click on [Change advanced power settings] to bring out Power Options. Make advanced changes here to the selected power plan to meet your needs

8.  To restore the selected power plan back to its default settings, click on [Restore plan defaults].

9.  Follow on-screen instructions to finish the configurations.

Create Your Own Power Plan

You are allowed to create your own Power Plan and customize it to meet personal
requirements.

1.  Click [Create a power plan] in Power Options.
2.  Select an existing plan that meets your needs most, and give the new power plan a name. Click [Next] to continue.
3. Change the settings for the plan. Click [Create] to make the customized power plan taking effect.
4.  Now you have a new power plan that is automatically set as active.

How to Use the Touchpad

The touchpad integrated in your notebook is a pointing device that is compatible with standard mouse, allowing you to control the notebook by pointing the location of the cursor on the screen.

• Configure the Touchpad
  You can customize the pointing device to meet your personal needs. For example, if you are a left-handed user, you may want to swap the functions of the two buttons. In addition, you an change the size, shape, moving speed and other advanced features of the cursor on the screen. To configure the touchpad, you can use the standard Microsoft or IBM PS/2 driver in your Windows operating system. The Mouse Properties in Control Panel allows you
  to change the configuration.

• Position and Move
  Place your finger on the touchpad (usually using the forefinger), and the rectangular pad will act as a miniature duplicate of your display. When you move your fingertip across the pad, the cursor on the screen will move simultaneously to the same direction. When your finger reaches the edge of the pad, lift your finger and place it on a proper location of the touchpad to continue the movement.

•   Point and Click
  When you have moved and placed the cursor over an icon, a menu item or a command that you want to execute, simply tap slightly on the touchpad or press the left button to select. This procedure, called as point and click is the basics of operating your notebook. Unlike the traditional pointing device such as the mouse, the whole touchpad can act as a left button, so that your each tap on the touchpad is equivalent to pressing the left button. Tapping twice more rapidly on the touchpad is to execute a double-click.

• Drag and Drop
  You can move files or objects in your notebook by using drag-and-drop. To do so, place the cursor on the desired item and slightly tap twice on the touchpad, and then keep your fingertip in contact with the touchpad on the second tap. Now, you can drag the selected item to the desired location by moving your finger on the touchpad, and then lift your finger from the touchpad to drop the item into place. Alternately, you can press and hold the left button when you select an item, and then move your finger to the desired location; finally, release the left button to finish the drag-anddrop operation.

About HDD and SSD

This notebook may be equipped with hard disk drive (HDD) or solid state drive (SSD) epending on the models users purchased.

The hard disk drive and solid state drive are the data storage devices used for storing and retrieving digital information. Most SSDs use NAND-based flash memory, and have higher data transfer rates, lower power consumption, and faster read/write speed than HDDs.

Do not attempt to remove or install the HDD and SSD when the notebook is powered on. Please consult an authorized retailer or service center for the replacement of the HDDs and SSDs.

About M.2 SSD Slot

The notebook may be equipped with M.2 SSD slots for M.2 SSD cards, which are compatible with SATA or PCIe interfaces, providing diverse features and usages to users. Consult an authorized retailer or service center for correct specifications and installations.

How to Connect the Internet

Wireless LAN
Wireless LAN is a wireless broadband connection that allows you to connect to the Internet without using any cables. Follow the instructions as below to set up a Wireless LAN connection.

1. Open up Settings, find and click [ Network & Internet].
2. Select [ Wi-Fi ] within the Network & Internet selection menu.
3.  Switch [ ON ] the Wi-Fi function if it is set to [ Off ].
4.  Select [ Show available networks ] to open up the network selection table.
5.  Make sure [ Airplane mode ] is turn off.
6.  Select [ Wi-Fi ] here.
7.  Choose one Wireless LAN connection from the network list to connect to the Internet. Click [ Connect ] to continue.
8.  A security key may be required for connecting the selected network. Then click
   [ Next ].

Wired LAN

Using cables and network adapters to connect to the Internet. Before setting up the
connection of Dynamic IP/PPPoE or Broadband (PPPoE) or Static IP, contact your Internet
Service Provider (ISP) or network administrator for assistance of setting up Internet
connection.

Dynamic IP/PPPoE Connection

1.  Open up Settings, find and click [Network & Internet].
2.  Select [Ethernet] within the Network & Internet selection menu.
3.  Select [Change adapter options] to bring out Network Connections window.
4.  Right click on [Ethernet] to select [Properties] from the drop-down menu.
5.  Open up Ethernet Properties window, find and select [Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)] in Networking tab. Then click [Properties] to continue.
6.  Click [Obtain an IP address automatically] and [Obtain DNS server address automatically] in General tab. Then click [OK].

Static IP Connection

1. Follow the previous steps 1 to 4 to continue.
2.  Click [Use the following IP address] and [Use the following DNS server addresses] in General tab. Fill the IP address, Subnet mask, Default gateway, Preferred DNS server, and Alternate DNS server. Then click [OK].

Broadband (PPPoE) Connection

1.  Open up Settings, find and click [Network & Internet].
2.  Select [Ethernet] within the Network & Internet selection menu.
3.  Select [Network and Sharing Center] to bring out Network and Sharing Center window.
4.  Select [Set up a new connection or network] under [Change your networking settings].
5.  Select [Connect to the Internet] under [Choose a connection option], and then click [Next].
6.  Click [Broadband (PPPoE)].
7.  Fill User name, Password, and Connection name fields. Then click [Connect].

How to Set Up Bluetooth Connection

Bluetooth pairing is a process in which two Bluetooth devices communicate with each
other through an established connection.

Activating Bluetooth Connection

• Checking the Bluetooth status
  Before setting up a Bluetooth connection, it is a must to make sure that Airplane mode is turned off.
  1. Open up Settings, find and click [Devices].
  2. Select [Bluetooth & other devices] within the Devices selection menu.
  3. Switch [ON] the Bluebooth function if it is set to [Off].

•   Pairing the Bluetooth devices
  4. Click [Add Bluetooth or other device] to open up Add a device window.
  5. Select [Bluetooth].
  6. Choose and select a device to start pairing.
  7. Give the passcode as instructed by the device waiting to be connected, and then click on [Connect] to continue and complete pairing.

How to Connect External Devices

This notebook may be equipped with various connecting I/O (input/output) ports, such as USB, HDMI, DisplayPort, and mini DisplayPort. Users will be able to connect diverse peripheral devices to the notebook.

To connect these devices, refer to the instruction manuals of each device first, and then connect the device to the notebook. This notebook is capable to auto detect the connected devices, and if there is no detection of the devices, please manually enable the devices by going to [Start Menu/ Windows System/ Control Panel/ Hardware and Sound/ Add a device] to add the new devices.

Video: How to Use RAID Function

This notebook may support RAID function of different levels. RAID allows users to store data on multiple hard disk drives or solid state drives. Contact the local dealer for further and correct information and be noted that the supported RAID functions may vary depending on the models users purchased.

Watch the instruction video at:

How to Select Boot Mode in BIOS

1.  Power on the system. As soon as the first logo screen appears, press the DEL key immediately and enter the BIOS menu.
2. Move the cursor to [Boot] tab, and select [Boot mode select] in Boot Configuration.
3.  For operating system supports UEFI-based BIOS (Windows 10), it is suggested to select [UEFI].
4.  Refer to MSI FAQ for further information about installing Windows operating system on the notebook at https://www.msi.com/support/technical_details/NB_OS_Installation

Video: How to Restore Windows 10 Operating System on MSI Notebooks

Watch the instruction video, to restore the Windows 10 operating system by using [F3 Recovery] and [Windows 10 Settings] when it is needed.

Video: How to Use MSI One Touch Install

MSI “One Touch Install”, the one-click installer application, allows users to efficiently install all needed drivers on MSI notebooks with single click. Watch the instruction video at:

Windows 10/ 8.1:

Windows 7:

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