MSI GS30 2M(Shadow)-061UK- User Manual

Preface 1-6 Japan JIS C 0950 Material Declaration A Japanese regulatory requirement, defined by specification JIS C 0950, mandates that manufacturers provide material declarations for certain categories of electronic products offered for sale after July 1, 2006. http://www.msi.com/html/popup/csr/cem...

1-7 ™ 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. The openings on ...

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...

Introductions 2-6 Front Side View 1. Status LED Battery Status Š Glowing blue when the battery is being charged. Š Glowing amber when the battery power level is low. Š Blinking amber if the battery fails and it is recommended to replace a new battery. Š Consult the local dealer for purchasing an equ...

2-7 Right Side View 1. Card Reader The built-in card reader may support SD4.0 (Secure Digital) card. Contact the local dealer for further and correct information and be noted that the supported memory cards may vary without notice. 2. USB 3.0 Port USB 3.0, the SuperSpeed USB, delivers the higher int...

Introductions 2-8 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 rubberized metal cable. The end of the cable has a small loop which allows the whole c...

Introductions 2-10 Rear Side View 1. Docking Port The docking port is used to connect your notebook to its proprietary docking station. Always make sure that your notebook is powered off before docking/undocking. 2. Ventilator The ventilator is designed to cool the system. DO NOT block the ventilato...

2-11 Bottom Side View 1. Ventilator The ventilator is designed to cool the system. DO NOT block the ventilator for air circulation. 2. Stereo Speakers Give high quality sound blaster with stereo system and Hi-Fi function supported.

Introductions 2-12 ™ 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 320 (W) x 227.3 (D) x 19.8 (H) mm Weight 1265.5g (with battery) CPU So...

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...

3-5 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...

3-7 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 3-8 ™ 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 3-10 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 3-14 Wireless Activation 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 Airplane mode selections under Network. 4. Make sure Airplane mode is set to Off here. 5. Turn the Wi-Fi or Bluetooth...

3-15 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...

3-17 About Solid State Disk Your notebook is equipped with a M.2 SSD. The solid state disk 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 operating syste...

Getting Started 3-18 ™ 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

3-19 Communication Devices 1. The functions listed here are supported optionally, depending on the model users purchased. 2. Contact the local dealer for detailed information.