MSI CX600-048- User Manual

1-5 Preface 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 interfere...

1-6 Preface 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. „ This...

1-7 Preface 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. Lay...

1-9 Preface 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) (França...

1-13 Preface (Estonia) (Eesti) ETTEVAATUST! Plahvatusoht, kui aku on valesti paigaldatud. Asendage ainult sama või tootja poolt soovitatud võrdväärse akuga. Hävitage kasutatud aku vastavalt tootja juhistele. ( ﻲ ﺳرﺎﻓ ) (Persian) ا رﺎﻄﺧ : ﺎﺑ رﺎﺠﻔﻧا لﺎﻤﺘﺣا ،ﯼﺮﺗﺎﺑ ﺢﻴﺤﺻ ﯼراﺬﮔ ﺎﺟ و ﺐﺼﻧ مﺪﻋ ترﻮﺻ رد دراد د...

1-20 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 247.5 (W) x 374 (D) x 35 (H) mm Weight 2.5KG CPU Processor Type Intel ® PBGA 478 pin Support Processor Intel ® Merom Core 2 Duo / Penryn processor (45nm) L2 Cache 3MB/ 6MB FSB Speed 1066/ 800/ 533Mhz (optional) Special Notificatio...

2-5 Intro d u cti ons Memory Technology DDR2 533/ 677/ 800 Mhz Memory DDR2 SO-DIMM X 2 slot 256/ 512/ 1024/ 2048 MB DDR2 SDRAM Maximum up to 4GB (2048MB DDR2 SO-DIMMM x 2) (optional) Power AC Adapter 65W, 19V Battery Type 6 cells (optional) RTC Battery Yes I/O Port Monitor (VGA) 15 pin D-Sub x 1 USB...

2-6 Intro d u cti ons Storage (Items listed here may vary depending on the model users purchased) HDD form factor 2.5”, 9.5mm High, 5400rpm 160/ 250/ 320 GB (optional) Optical Drive Device Super Multi / Combo (optional) (Devices listed here may vary without notice) Communication Port (Items listed h...

2-7 Intro d u cti ons WebCam CMOS (optional) Supported 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 Upgrade and Warranty Please be noticed that the memory, hard disk drive, and battery pack preinsta...

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...

2-10 Intro d u cti ons P1 Windows Search Š Press this button to launch the Windows Search function. ECO ECO Engine (Power Saving) Š Press this button repeatedly to switch among these five different power saving modes – Gaming mode , Movie mode , Presentation mode , Office mode , and Turbo Battery mo...

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 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 headphones. Micropho...

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 b...

3-2 G e ttin g Sta rted Power Management ECO Engine -- Power Saving Function ECO Engine , the outstanding and unique power saving function, provides 5 different power saving modes – Gaming mode , Movie mode , Presentation mode , Office mode , and Turbo Battery mode , to extend the battery running ti...

3-4 G e ttin g Sta rted AC Adapter Please be noted that it is strongly recommended to connect the AC adapter and use the AC power while using this notebook for the first time. When the AC adapter is connected, the battery is being charged immediately. Note that the AC adapter included in the package...

3-6 G e ttin g Sta rted Battery Pack 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 their own. Also...

3-7 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 ...

3-9 G e ttin g Sta rted Replacing 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...

3-10 G e ttin g Sta rted Using the Battery Pack 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-c...

3-11 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 d...

3-12 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...

3-13 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...

3-14 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...

3-15 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...

3-16 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 to the previous page. Move the cursor right for one space. Move to the next page. Move the cursor up for ...

3-17 G e ttin g Sta rted Function Keys „ Windows Keys You can find the Windows Logo key ( ) and one Application Logo key ( ) on the keyboard, which are used to perform Windows-specific functions, such as opening the Start menu and launching the shortcut menu. For more information of the two keys, pl...

3-18 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 ...

3-19 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...

3-21 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 ...

3-22 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. „ DVD Combo Drive: This device allows you to read DVD and CD, and record CD format. „ Super Multi: Works...

3-23 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...

3-24 G e ttin g Sta rted 9 8 7 6 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 d...

3-25 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 ...

3-26 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...

3-28 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...

3-29 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...

3-31 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...

4-2 BIOS Setup 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 BI...

4-3 BIOS Setup 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 menu...

4-4 BIOS Setup 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 Adjust ...

4-7 BIOS Setup 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, se...

4-8 BIOS Setup Š AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface) (Optional) Use this item to enable or disable the AHCI Mode. Setting options: Disabled and Enabled . The default setting is Disabled .

4-9 BIOS Setup Security menu Š Change 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 [ES...

4-11 BIOS Setup Boot menu Š Boot Settings Configuration Configure settings during system boot. Š Boot Device Priority These items showing the sequence of boot devices where BIOS attempts to load the disk operating system.

4-12 BIOS Setup 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 Discard Changes Abandon your changes and reload the previous configuration before running the utility. Š ...