MSI CX623- 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 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...

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 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 2.6KG CPU Processor Type Intel Calpella Support Processor Intel Calpella (32nm) L2 Cache 3MB/ 6MB FSB Speed 1066MHz Special Notification The actual processor preinstalled in the notebook depe...

2-5 Intro d u cti ons Memory DDR3 SO-DIMM X 2 slots Maximum up to 4GB Power AC/DC Adapter 65 W, 19V Input: 100~240V 50~60Hz Output: 19V 3.42 A Battery Type 6 cells/ 9 cells (optional) RTC Battery Yes Special Notification The actual AC/DC Adapter and battery pack that come with the package may vary w...

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” 250/320/500/640 GB Optical Drive Device Super-multi / Combo Special Notification The actual HDD and ODD preinstalled in the notebo...

2-7 Intro d u cti ons Display LCD Type 15.6” LED Panel Brightness Brightness controlled by K/B hot-keys Audio Internal Speaker 2 speakers with housing Sound Volume Adjust by volume button, K/B hot-key & SW WebCam CMOS 1.3 Mega Pixel Software & BIOS USB Flash Boot Yes, USB floppy boot up DOS ...

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...

2-9 Intro d u cti ons 1. Power Button / Power LED Power Button Š Press the power button to turn the notebook power ON and OFF. Power/ Power Saving function LED: Š Glowing blue when the notebook power is turned on. Š LED goes off when this function is turned off. 2. Quick Launch Buttons Press the qui...

2-10 Intro d u cti ons Wireless LAN functions are enabled. Š Both LED indicators go out when both functions are disabled. Š Warning: For flight safety consideration, make sure these two LED indicators go out when you are in flight. Š Note: The Bluetooth Function may be optional supported depending o...

2-14 Intro d u cti ons Front Side View 1. Stereo Speakers Give high quality sound blaster with stereo system and Hi-Fi function supported. 1. Stereo Speakers 1 1

2-15 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...

2-16 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 3. Ventilator The ventilator is designed to cool the system. DO NOT block the ventilator for air circulation. 4. Card Reader The built-in card reader may support various types of memory card, such as MMC (Multi-Media Card), XD (eXtreme Digital), SD (Secure Digital), or MS (Mem...

2-18 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...

2-20 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...

3-11 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. The fi...

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...

3-26 G e ttin g Sta rted 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 ...

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. „ DVD Combo Drive: This...

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 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...

4-5 BIO S Set u p Main Menu Š BIOS Information This item provides the BIOS information of your system. Š Serial_ATA These items display the types of the SATA devices installed in the notebook. Press [Enter] to bring up a window showing the detailed information of the device, including the device nam...

4-6 BIO S Set u p Date The date from 01 to 31. Year The year can be adjusted by users. Š System Time This item allows you to set the system time. The system clock will go on no matter you shut down the PC or get into sleep mode. The time format is [hour:minute:second].

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. If you want optimize the processor, set this item to Enabled , so that the processor’s spee...

4-8 BIO S Set u p Boot menu Š Boot Configuration Configure settings during system boot. Š Quiet Boot This setting is to show POST message during POST process, if not, then it will show OEM logo. Š Setup Prompt Timeout Number of seconds to wait for setup activation key. Š Bootup NumLock State This se...

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 twenty-digit password and press [Enter] . The password typed now will replace any previously set password from CMOS memory. You may also pre...

4-11 BIO S Set u p Save & Exit menu Š Discard Changes and Exit Ignore the previous configuration and exit the BIOS setup utility. Š Save Changes and Reset Save the changes you have made and reset the utility. Š Discard Changes and Reset Ignore the previous configuration and reset the BIOS setup ...