MSI CR640-221ZA- User Manual

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 Š Read the safety instructions carefully and thoroughly. Š 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 temperatur...

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...

1-15 Pre fa ce (Croatian) (Hrvatski) OPREZ: Opasnost od eksplozije ako se baterija zamijeni neprikladnom. Zamijenite je samo jednakom ili nadomjesnom vrstom prema preporuci proizvo đ a č a. Istrošene baterije zbrinite u skladu s uputama proizvo đ a č a. (Estonian) (Eesti) ETTEVAATUST! Plahvatusoht, ...

1-22 Pre fa ce Optical Drive Device 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 an 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 ...

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 380(W) x 262(L) x 29.1~36.6(H) mm Weight < 2.8 kg (with 8-cell battery) CPU Support Processor Intel Sandy Bridge (Dual Core & Quad Core) TDP 35W Special Notification The actual processor preinstalled in the notebook depends...

2-5 Intro d u cti ons Power AC/DC Adapter 65W, 19V Input: 100~240V, 1.5A~2.0A 50~60Hz Output: 19V 3.42A RTC Battery Yes Special Notification The actual battery pack that comes with the package may vary without notice. Please contact the local dealer for detailed information. Storage (Items listed he...

2-6 Intro d u cti ons Video Graphics Discrete/ UMA (optional) CRT Output Supported HDMI Output Supported Dual View functions LCD or CRT will be auto detected when connected. I/O Port Monitor (VGA) 15 pin D-Sub x 1 USB x 4 (2 USB 3.0 optional) Mic-in/ Line-in x 1 Headphone-out x 1 RJ45 x 1 HDMI x 1 C...

2-7 Intro d u cti ons Audio Sound Controller CONEXANT CX20671-21Z Sound Volume Adjust by K/B hot-key & SW WebCam CMOS 1.3M pixel camera Software & BIOS USB Flash Boot Yes, USB floppy boot up DOS only BIOS Fast Boot Support --- Yes Others Kensington Lock Hole x 1 Compliance WHQL

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...

2-12 Intro d u cti ons Front Side View 1. Status LED Light Sensor LED Indicator: Glowing green when the function is activated. Battery LED Indicator: Š Glowing orange when the battery is being charged. Š Blinking orange when the battery is in low battery status. Š Battery LED goes out when it is ful...

2-14 Intro d u cti ons Right Side View 1. Audio Port Connectors Make high quality sound blaster with stereo system and Hi-Fi function supported. Connect your speakers to the proper connectors as shown below. Headphone out: Used for speakers or headphones. Mic In/Line In: Used for an external microph...

2-15 Intro d u cti ons 3. 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. 4. Power Button ♦ Press the power button to turn the notebook power ON and OFF. ♦ Press the power button to awake ...

2-16 Intro d u cti ons Left Side View 1. Power Connector To connect the AC/DC adapter and supply power for the notebook. 2. RJ-45 Connector The Ethernet connector is used to connect a LAN cable for network connection. 3. VGA Port The 15-pin D-Sub VGA port allows you to connect an external monitor or...

2-18 Intro d u cti ons Rear Side View 1. Battery Pack This notebook will be powered by the battery pack when the AC adapter is disconnected. 1. Battery Pack 1

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 Pack This notebook will be powered by the battery pack when the AC adapter is ...

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. Use both hands to align and insert the battery pack into the compartment with correct orientation. 2. Slightly slide and press the battery pack into the right position until the battery back...

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 ...

3-7 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...

3-8 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...

3-9 G e ttin g Sta rted ECO Engine -- Power Saving Function (Optionally Supported) Enabling the ECO Engine ECO Engine , the outstanding and unique power saving function, provides various power saving modes – Gaming mode , Entertainment mode , Office mode , and Turbo Battery mode , to extend the batt...

3-10 G e ttin g Sta rted 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.

3-11 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 Sleep/ Hibernate m...

3-13 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...

3-14 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...

3-15 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...

3-16 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. Typewriter keys Numeric keys Curs...

3-17 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...

3-18 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 ...

3-19 G e ttin g Sta rted The Backspace key, [Ins] and [Del] keys at upper right corner are used 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 fo...

3-22 G e ttin g Sta rted + WLAN (WiFi)/ Bluetooth (optional) Š Press Fn once to bring Function Smart tool page. Then press F7 button recurrently to switch among WLAN On, Bluetooth On, BT 3.0 On (WLAN & BT On), and WLAN & BT Off. + Sleep Š Press Fn once to bring Function Smart tool page. Then...

3-23 G e ttin g Sta rted Knowing the Smart Pad The Smart Pad integrated in your notebook allows users to perform various actions with multi-finger taps and gestures while operating the notebook, and is capable to detect the changes of the multi-finger movement performed by users precisely. This sign...

3-24 G e ttin g Sta rted Enabling the Smart Pad + Smart Pad Š Press Fn once to bring Function Smart tool page. Then press F3 button once to enable or disable the Smart Pad function. Brief Usages to the Smart Pad For the further information on how to use the Smart Pad function specifically, please re...

3-30 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 ...

3-31 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. „ Blu-ray: It is a high-c...

3-32 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...

3-33 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 panel and the disk tray will slide out partially. 7. Gently pull the tray out until fully extended. 8. Hold the disk by its edge ...

3-34 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 ...

3-35 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...

3-37 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...

3-38 G e ttin g Sta rted Using Wireless LAN Connection (optionally supported) This notebook is equipped with wireless LAN module which allows 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 a...

3-39 G e ttin g Sta rted Using Bluetooth Connection (optionally supported) This notebook is equipped with Bluetooth module which allows users to connect various Bluetooth-enabled devices to the notebook. Bluetooth provides a way to connect and exchange information between devices such as mobile phon...

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 3...

3-43 G e ttin g Sta rted Time Stamp This notebook is integrated with Time Stamp function. You can press this button to call the function interface for setting and recovering. Whether the system is under the operation system or not, you can press this button to run Time Stamp tool. With this tool, yo...

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) This item allows you to enable or disable Intel SpeedStep technology. When set to Disabled , the system always operates in a conserve power mode. If you want optimize the processor, set this item to Enabled , so that the processor’s speed will...

4-8 BIO S Set u p Š SATA Mode Selection (optional) Use this item to enable or disable the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface) Mode. Š 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 syst...

4-9 BIO S Set u p Security Menu Š Setup Administrator Password When this item is selected, a message box shall appear on the screen as below: Type a maximum of sixteen-digit password and press [Enter] . The password typed now will replace any previously set password from CMOS memory. You may also pr...

4-10 BIO S Set u p The Password Check item is used to specify the type of BIOS password protection that is implemented. Settings are described below: Setup The password is required only when users try to access to BIOS SETUP UTILITY. Always The password is required every time when the Notebook is po...

4-11 BIO S Set u p Boot Menu Boot Configuration Š Fast Boot Use this item to enable or disable the Fast Boot function. When it is enabled, the system will disable USB device, Logo, and set minimum recourses for booting fast. Š Setup Prompt Timeout This item is to set the number of seconds showing th...

4-13 BIO S Set u p Save & Exit Menu Š Discard Changes and Exit Exit the utility without saving the changes you have made. Š Save Changes and Reset Save the changes you have made and reset the utility. Š Load Optimized Defaults Select this item to load the default settings. Boot Override If you w...