MSI CR620-i3743- Manuals

1-5 Pre fa ce Regulations Information 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 interfe...

1-6 Pre fa ce Š 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. „ Th...

1-7 Pre fa ce Safety Instructions Read the safety instructions carefully and thoroughly. All cautions and warnings on the equipment or user’s manual should be noted. Keep the User’s Guide that comes with the package for future reference. Keep this equipment away from humidity and high temperature. L...

1-11 Pre fa ce Safety Guideline for Using Lithium Battery (English) CAUTION: 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. (French) (Fra...

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1-22 Pre fa ce Optical Device Drive Notice CAUTION: This appliance contains a laser system and is classified as a “ CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT.” To use this model properly, read the instruction manual carefully and keep this manual for your future reference. In case of any trouble with this model, please...

2-2 Intro d u cti ons C ongratulations on becoming a user of this notebook, the finely designed notebook. This brand-new exquisite notebook will give you a delightful and professional experience in using notebook. We are proud to tell our users that this notebook is thoroughly tested and certified b...

2-3 Intro d u cti ons Chapter 4, BIOS Setup, provides information on BIOS Setup program and allows you to configure the system for optimum use. Unpacking First, unpack the shipping carton and check all items carefully. If any item contained is damaged or missing, please contact your local dealer imm...

2-4 Intro d u cti ons Specification Physical Characteristic Dimension 247.5 (W) x 374 (D) x 35 (H) mm Weight 2.5KG CPU Processor Type Intel Micro FCPGA Support Processor Intel Calpella (32nm) L2 Cache 3MB/ 6MB FSB Speed 1066MHz Special Notification The actual processor preinstalled in the notebook d...

2-5 Intro d u cti ons Memory DDR3 SO-DIMM X 2 slot Maximum up to 8GB Power AC/DC Adapter 65W, 19V Input: 100~240V 50~60Hz Output: 19V 3.42A Battery Type 6 cells (optional) RTC Battery Yes Special Notification The actual AC/DC Adapter and battery pack that come with the package may vary without notic...

2-6 Intro d u cti ons Express Card Slot Express Card Slot x 1 (optional) Storage (Items listed here may vary depending on the model users purchased) HDD form factor 2.5” 160/ 250/ 320/ 500/ 640 GB Optical Drive Device Optional Supported Special Notification The actual HDD and ODD preinstalled in the...

2-7 Intro d u cti ons Display LCD Type 15.6” / 16” (optional) 1366x768 WXGA (16:9) LCD TFT/ LED Panel Brightness Brightness controlled by K/B hot-keys WebCam CMOS (optional) Supported Software & BIOS USB Flash Boot Yes, USB floppy boot up DOS only BIOS Fast Boot Support --- Yes Others Kensington...

2-8 Intro d u cti ons 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 notebook shown in this section may vary from the actual one that users purchase...

2-13 Intro d u cti ons Front Side View 1. Consumer Infrared Receiver (CIR) (Optional) CIR refers to a wide variety of devices employing the infrared electromagnetic spectrum for wireless communications. 2. Stereo Speakers Give high quality sound blaster with stereo system and Hi-Fi function supporte...

2-14 Intro d u cti ons Right Side View 1. USB 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 and more. 2. Optical Drive Device This notebook is equipped with an optical drive device. The actual devi...

2-15 Intro d u cti ons Left Side View 1. RJ-45 Connector The 10/100/1000 Ethernet connector is used to connect a LAN cable for network connection. 2. Audio Port Connectors Make high quality sound blaster with stereo system and Hi-Fi function supported. Headphone: A connector for speakers or headphon...

2-17 Intro d u cti ons Rear Side View 1. Kensington Lock This notebook provides a Kensington Lock hole, which allows users to secure the notebook in place with a key or some mechanical PIN device and attached through a rubberised metal cable. The end of the cable has a small loop which allows the wh...

2-19 Intro d u cti ons Bottom Side View 1. Battery Lock/Unlock Button Battery cannot be moved when the button is positioned on lock status. Once the button is slid to unlock position, the battery is removable. 2. Battery Release Button It is a bounce-back device as a preparation for releasing the ba...

3-2 G e ttin g Sta rted Power Management Connecting the AC power It is strongly recommended to connect the AC/DC adapter to the notebook and use the AC power while using this notebook for the first time. When the AC power is connected, recharging the battery will start immediately. Note that the AC/...

3-3 G e ttin g Sta rted Connecting the AC Power 1. Unpack the package to find the AC/DC adapter and power cord. 2. Attach the power cord to the connector of the AC/DC adapter. 3. Plug the DC end of the adapter to the notebook, and the male end of the power cord to the electrical outlet. Disconnectin...

3-4 G e ttin g Sta rted Using the Battery Power This notebook is equipped with a high-capacity Li-ion battery pack. The rechargeable Li-ion battery pack is an internal power source of the notebook. Be aware of that this battery pack may be damaged if users try to disassemble the battery pack on thei...

3-5 G e ttin g Sta rted Installing the Battery Pack To insert the battery pack, following the steps below: 1. Align and place the battery to the battery tray with correct orientation. 2. Press down the battery pack to fasten the battery pack in the battery tray. 3. Press the lock/unlock button to th...

3-6 G e ttin g Sta rted Releasing the Battery Pack It is always recommended to have another battery pack in reserve for enough power supply. Please contact your local dealer to purchase a battery pack that is compliant to your notebook. To remove the battery pack, following the steps below: 1. Make ...

3-8 G e ttin g Sta rted Battery Safety Tips Replacing or handling the battery incorrectly may present a risk of fire or explosion, which could cause serious injury. Š Only replace the main battery pack with the same or equivalent type of battery. Š Do not disassemble, short-circuit or incinerate bat...

3-9 G e ttin g Sta rted Charging the Battery Pack The battery pack can be recharged while it is installed in the notebook. Please pay attention to the following tips before recharging the battery: Š If a charged battery pack is not available, save your work and close all running programs and shut do...

3-10 G e ttin g Sta rted ECO Engine -- Power Saving Function (Optional Supported) Enabling the ECO Engine ECO Engine , the outstanding and unique power saving function, provides various power saving modes – Gaming mode , Movie mode , Presentation mode , Office mode , and Turbo Battery mode , to exte...

3-11 G e ttin g Sta rted Presentation Mode Select this mode while performing presentation applications. Office Mode Select this mode while dealing with office documentation tasks. Turbo Battery Mode Select this mode to maximize the battery running time. ECO Off Selected to disable ECO Engine.

3-12 G e ttin g Sta rted Power Management in Windows OS Power management of personal computers (PCs) and monitors has the potential to save significant amounts of electricity as well as deliver environmental benefits. To be energy efficient, turn off your display or set your PC to standby/hibernate ...

3-14 G e ttin g Sta rted Energy Saving Tips Š Activate the ECO power saving function to manage the computer’s energy consumption. Š Turn off the monitor after a period of user inactivity. Š Utilize the Fn and F12 sleep mode keys to turn into power saving mode. Š Tune the settings in Power Options un...

3-15 G e ttin g Sta rted Basic Operations 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. Safety and Comfort Tips The notebook is a portable platform that allows you to work anywhere. Howeve...

3-16 G e ttin g Sta rted 1. Keep your hands and feet with optimal comfort. 2. Adjust the angle and position of LCD panel. 3. Adjust the desk’s height. 4. Sit straight and keep a good posture. 5. Adjust the chair’s height. Having a Good Work Habit Have a good work habit is important if you have to wo...

3-17 G e ttin g Sta rted Knowing the Keyboard This notebook provides a full-functioned keyboard. This keyboard can be divided into four categories: Typewriter keys , Cursor keys , Numeric keys and Function keys . The keyboard shown here may vary from the actual one, depending on which county users p...

3-18 G e ttin g Sta rted Typewriter Keys In addition to providing the major function of the keyboard, these typewrite keys also provide several keys for special purposes, such as [ Ctrl ,] [ Alt ,] and [ Esc ] key. When the lock keys are pressed, the corresponding LEDs will light up to indicate thei...

3-19 G e ttin g Sta rted Cursor Keys The four cursor (arrow) keys and [ Home ], [ PgUp ], [ PgDn ], [ End ] keys are used to control the cursor movement. Move the cursor left for one space. Move the cursor right for one space. Move the cursor up for one line. Move the cursor down for one line. Move ...

3-20 G e ttin g Sta rted The Backspace key, [Ins] and [Del] keys at upper right corner are use for editing purpose. This key is used to switch the typing mode between “insert” and “overtype” modes. Press this key to delete one character to the right of the cursor and move the following text left for...

3-24 G e ttin g Sta rted Knowing 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 and making selection with its two buttons. 1. Cursor Movement ...

3-25 G e ttin g Sta rted Using the Touchpad Read the following description to learn how to use the touchpad: „ Configuring 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...

3-27 G e ttin g Sta rted About Hard Disk Drive Your notebook is equipped with a 2.5-inch hard disk drive. The hard disk drive is a storage device with much higher speed and larger capacity than other storage devices, such as the floppy disk drive and optical storage device. Therefore, it is usually ...

3-28 G e ttin g Sta rted Using the Optical Drive Device Your notebook is equipped with an optical drive device. The actual device preinstalled in your notebook depends on the model you purchased. „ Super Multi: Works as a multi-functional DVD Dual Drive and a DVD RAM Drive.

3-29 G e ttin g Sta rted Inserting the Disk The following instructions describe the general procedure when operating the optical storage device: 1. Confirm that the notebook is turned on. 2. Press the eject button on the panel and the disk tray will slide out partially. 3. Gently pull the tray out u...

3-30 G e ttin g Sta rted Removing the Disk Follow the instructions below to remove the disk that is placed in the optical storage device: 6. Press the eject button on the drive’s panel and the disk tray will slide out partially. 7. Gently pull the tray out until fully extended. 8. Hold the disk by i...

3-31 G e ttin g Sta rted Connecting the External Devices The I/O (input/output) ports on the notebook allow you to connect peripheral devices. All devices listed here are for reference only. Connecting the Peripheral Devices Connecting the USB devices This notebook provides USB ports for connecting ...

3-32 G e ttin g Sta rted Connecting the External Display Devices This notebook provides a VGA port for connecting a larger display with higher resolution. The 15-pin-D-sub VGA port allows users to connect an external monitor or other standard VGA-compatible device (such as a projector) for a great v...

3-34 G e ttin g Sta rted Connecting the Communication Devices Using the LAN The RJ-45 connector of the notebook allows you to connect the LAN (local area network) devices, such as a hub, switch and gateway, to build a network connection. For more instructions or detailed steps on connecting to the L...

3-35 G e ttin g Sta rted Using Wireless LAN Connection (optional supported) This notebook is equipped with wireless LAN module which allows to users to perform fast data transmission with the standard IEEE 802.11 for wireless LAN. This gives users the mobility to move around within a broad coverage ...

3-36 G e ttin g Sta rted Using Bluetooth Connection (optional supported) This notebook is equipped with Bluetooth module which allows to users to connect various Bluetooth-enabled devices to the notebook. Bluetooth provides a way to connect and exchange information between devices such as mobile pho...

3-37 G e ttin g Sta rted ExpressCard Installation This computer provides an ExpressCard slot. The new ExpressCard interface is smaller and faster than PC Card interface. The ExpressCard technology takes advantage of the scalable, high-bandwidth serial PCI Express and USB 2.0 interfaces. The followin...

3-38 G e ttin g Sta rted Removing the ExpressCard Installing the Express Card 3 1 2 4 2 3 5 6 5 4

3-39 G e ttin g Sta rted Safely Remove Hardware When any peripheral device is connected to the notebook, the Safely Remove Hardware icon will appear on the taskbar. Double-click the icon to bring up the Safely Remove Hardware dialog box. You can see all connected peripheral devices here. If you want...

3-40 G e ttin g Sta rted Components Replacement and Upgrade Please be noticed that the memory, hard disk drive, wireless LAN / Bluetooth module and battery pack preinstalled in the product users purchased may be upgradable or replaceable by user’s request depending on the models users purchased. 2 4...

4-2 BIO S Set u p About BIOS Setup When to Use BIOS Setup? You may need to run the BIOS Setup when: Š An error message appears on the screen during the system booting up and is requested to run SETUP. Š You want to change the default settings for customized features. Š You want to reload the default...

4-3 BIO S Set u p Control Keys You can use only the keyboard to control the cursor in the BIOS Setup Utility. Press left arrow to select one menu title. Press right arrow to select one menu title. Press up arrow to select one item under the menu title. Press down arrow to select one item under the m...

4-4 BIO S Set u p BIOS Setup Menu Once you enter the BIOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu will appear on the screen. Select the tags to enter the other menus. Main Menu Show system overview information about BIOS version, CPU features, memory size and setting of system time and date. Advanced Menu Adju...

4-7 BIO S Set u p Advanced Menu Š Intel(R) SpeedStep(tm) tech. This item allows you to enable or disable Intel SpeedStep technology. When set to Disabled , the system always operates in a conserve power mode (the processor works at FSB400-600MHz or FSB533-800MHz). If you want optimize the processor,...

4-8 BIO S Set u p Š USB Configuration Select this item to enter the sub-menu: -- Legacy USB Support Selecting Enabled allows users to use USB devices, such as mouse, keyboard, or portable disk, in DOS system; or allows users to boot the system by USB device. Setting options: Enabled , Disabled and A...

4-9 BIO S Set u p Boot menu Š Set Boot Priority Configure settings during system boot. Š Boot Option #1, #2, #3 These items allow you to set the sequence of boot devices where BIOS attempts to load the disk operating system.

4-10 BIO S Set u p Security menu Š Supervisor Password When this item is selected, a message box shall appear on the screen as below: Type a maximum of eight-digit password and press [Enter] . The password typed now will replace any previously set password from CMOS memory. You may also press [ESC] ...

4-12 BIO S Set u p Save & Exit menu Š Exit & Save Changes Save the changes you have made and exit the utility. Š Exit & Discard Changes Exit the utility without saving the changes you have made. Š Load Setup Defaults Select this item to load the default settings.