MSI CX61 2PC- Manuals

Preface 1-6 ™ Safety Instructions Š Read the safety instructions carefully and thoroughly. Š All cautions and warnings on the equipment or user’s manual should be noted. Keep this equipment away from humidity and high temperature. Lay this equipment on a stable surface before setting it up. Š The op...

Preface 1-8 ™ 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 c...

Introductions 2-2 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 by ou...

2-3 ™ 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 purchased. Top-open View...

2-7 Front Side View 1. Status LED Hard Disk/ Optical Drive Device In-use Blinking blue when the system is accessing the hard disk drive or the optical drive device. Bluetooth Bluetooth Š Bluetooth LED indicator glows blue when Bluetooth function is enabled. Š Warning: For flight safety consideration...

2-9 Right Side View 1. Optical Drive Device This notebook is equipped with an optical drive device. The actual device preinstalled in the notebook depends on the model you purchased. 2. VGA Port The 15-pin-D-sub VGA port allows you to connect an external monitor or other standard VGA-compatible devi...

Introductions 2-10 Left 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 whole ...

Introductions 2-12 Rear Side View 1. Battery Pack This notebook will be powered by the battery pack when the AC adapter is disconnected.

2-13 Bottom Side View 1. Battery Release Button It is a bounce-back device as a preparation for releasing the battery pack. Slide it with one hand and pull the battery pack carefully with the other. 2. Battery Pack This notebook will be powered by the battery pack when the AC/DC adapter is disconnec...

Introductions 2-14 ™ Specification The specification may change without notice. The actual products sold are different from areas. Please check the detailed specification with your local dealers. Physical Characteristic Dimension 382.9 (W) x 249.2 (D) x 39.5 (H) mm Weight 2.4 kg (with 6-cell battery...

2-15 Storage (items listed here may very without notice) HDD form factor 2.5” HDD Optical Drive Device Super Multi / Blu-ray (optional) I/O Port Monitor (VGA) D-Sub x 1 USB x 2 (USB 3.0) x 1 (USB 2.0) Mic-in / Line-in x 1 Headphone-out x 1 RJ45 x 1 HDMI x 1 Card Reader x 1 (SD) The supported memory ...

Introductions 2-16 Audio Sound Controller Realtek ® ALC269 Internal Speaker x 2 Sound Volume Adjust by K/B hot-key & SW Software & BIOS USB Flash Boot USB floppy boot up DOS only BIOS Fast Boot Support Others Compatibility WHQL Kensington Lock Hole x 1

Getting Started 3-2 ™ 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.

3-3 ™ Power Management 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/DC adapter included in the packag...

3-7 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 mode after a period o...

3-9 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 under Windows OS to opt...

Getting Started 3-10 ™ 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. However,...

Getting Started 3-12 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. 1. Typewriter keys 2. Numeric keys 3. Cursor keys / Function keys

Getting Started 3-16 Wireless Activation for Windows 8 1. Find the “Settings” icon on the desktop and click on it. 2. Enter the “PC Settings” main page by clicking on “Change PC Settings.” 3. Unfold the “Wireless devices” selections under “Wireless.” 4. Make sure Airplane mode is set to OFF here. 5....

3-17 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 Area This pressure-s...

3-19 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 used to install the ...

3-21 ™ Connecting the External Devices The I/O (input/output) ports on the notebook allow you to connect peripheral devices and communication devices. All functions and devices listed here are for reference only. Peripheral Devices

Getting Started 3-22 Communication Devices The functions listed here are supported optionally, depending on the model users purchased. Contact the local dealer for detailed information.

3-23 ™ 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. This notebook is equi...