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1. 125 150 175 and 200 DPI 150 DPI is the default and the optimum setting for resolution 2880 x 1620 3K panel There will no preview image if the resolution is not 2880 x 1620 3K panel et OPTIONS Innovation with style Be eijhovation wih styie a 175 Innovation with style Innovation with 5 Preview Windows When select one DPI setting will bring the following respective preview image preview 100 rsin Ee us Innovation with style more AUGU gt a 125 NJ SIZING OPTIONS 17 Innovation with style 200 Innovation with i s TS Gs A bf preview 150 SIZING OPTIONS EN SER 175 Innovation with style 200 InMovation with Asay prove 179 s Innovation with style Innovation with preview 200 N When change the DPI setting will bring one dialogue and ask you to sign out of the computer to apply these changes or you can choose to sign out later Only select Sign out now and restart your computer the updated DPI setting will take effect i r e 100 Innovation with style 73 You must sign out of your computer to apply these changes Sign out now Sign outiater Mavation wit 200 Innovation with Software Application Guide Best DPI for the Display We recommend you to apply the following DPI settings to get the best DPI for the display Resolution lt 1920X1082. Note Software Application Guide Dragoon Gaming Center Launching Dragoon Gaming Center When the Dragoon Gaming Center application has been installed successfully the Dragoon Gaming Center launching icon will appear under Programs and the system tray in the lower right hand corner of screen Click on this icon to launch the Dragoon Gaming Center application Main Window ORAGOON GAMING CENTER System Monitor _oading Status PU 8 Power Scheme femory Power Con t battery ower Consumption isk Loading Fan Speed SPU Temperature F GPU Network Speed Ethermet Wireless System Monitor This item shows current system loading information Utility Default has included some pre installed software shortcuts Instant Play This item includes settings regarding gaming mode environment Hybrid Power optionally supported This item indicates whether Hybrid Power status is ON or OFF A U N gt ES System Monitor The field shows real time readings of major components including CPU GPU memory temperature and network speed ORAGOON GAMING CENTER System Monitor Loading Status Loading Status CPU 8 Memory 40 Battery 99 Disk Loading GPU Temperature m GPU Network Speed Ethemet Power Scheme Power Consumption Fan Speed Wireless This item shows current status of CPU memory battery capacities disk I O loading GPU current power scheme
3. Software Application Guide 99 Copyright Notice The material in this document is the intellectual property of MICRO STAR INTERNATIONAL We take every care in the preparation of this document but no guarantee is given as to the correctness of its contents Our products are under continual improvement and we reserve the right to make changes without notice Trademarks All trademarks are the property of their respective owners SRS Premium Sound SRS and the symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs Inc THX and THX TruStudio Pro are trademarks of THX Ltd which may be registered in some jurisdictions All rights reserved Technical Support If a problem arises with your system and no solution can be obtained from the user s manual please contact your place of purchase or local distributor Alternatively you may contact our technical staff for further guidance at http support msi com Revision History Version Revision History 2 1 For Windows 8 and later only 10 2013 About This Manual This Software Application Manual provides instructions and illustrations on installing and using the software applications which are exclusively designed by MSI This manual will give users more on how your notebook can be more efficient convenient and enjoyable with the help of these software applications The software applications selected here may be optionally supported for particular models Contact the local d
4. Fn key F4 Dragoon Gaming Center ORAGOON GAMING CENTER System Monitor Loading Status CPU 8 Power Scheme Memory Battery Power Consumption Disk Loading Fan Speed GPU Temperature rr GPU Network Speed Ethemet Wireless Software Application Guide mE System Control Manager interface Besides using the Fn buttons on the keyboard to activate the specific applications and tools users may also achieve the same results via the System Control Manager interface Double right click on the SCM icon on the lower right corner of the display to bring up the System Control Manager interface as shown below Manager Ea 1 Devices ON OFF Right click the mouse on the device icon to switch the selected device on or off recurrently 2 Brightness Level Right click the mouse on the Left Right arrow to turn the display brightness level up and down Volume Level Right click the mouse on the Left Right arrow to turn the speaker volume level up and down 3 ECO Engine Power Saving Function Select a proper power saving function by right clicking on the icons 4 Display ON OFF Right click the mouse on the icon to switch off the display To switch on the display hit any key on the mouse or keyboard 5 ODD Eject optionally supported Right click the mouse on the icon to eject the ODD If there is multiple ODD on the notebook this function will eject the first ODD by ASCII order SSS OOOO
5. LED section by clicking on the color wheel The selected color for each LED section will be shown in the LED Color Indicators located below the keyboard diagram To group the three LED sections into one main section click Lock Keyboard Only a single LED color can be selected for the keyboard LEDs Software Application Guide elliiel oreathing Dual Color Mode 1 When Dual Color mode is selected the keyboard LEDs will be grouped into one main section and the keyboard LEDs will be lit with the two selected colors 2 Select two LED colors at a time by clicking on the color wheel The two selected colors will be shown on the LED Color Indicator Selecting the LED Flashing Mode under Idle Status Select a desired LED Flashing Mode in Idle status The selection will take effect while the system is in Sleep mode Click on Idle Select a desired LED flashing mode from Wave Breathing and Off Breathing Off Mode Turn off the Keyboard LED function Breathing Mode 1 3 The keyboard LEDs of each section will be individually lit with the selected LED color in order and then darkened with a steady rhythm Select a desired LED color for each LED section by clicking on the color wheel and the selected color for each LED section will be shown in the LED Color Indicators located below the keyboard diagram To group the three LED sections into one main section click Lock Keyboard so th
6. The recovery storage device can restore your system back to default settings Ifyou want to create a recovery storage device now please follow the instructions to proceed Recovering with the recovery storage device will formal your hard drive Simas choy rege bo oon Recovery Image Backup Tool Restore your system back to default settings L Recovery disc use Iso C Create and bern a recowery disc Diiia Gch ramet oral Next Create and Burn a Recovery Disk 1 To create and burn a Recovery Disk select Recovery Disk and then follow the on screen instructions to continue Prepare the number of the writable disk as requested Place the disk into the optical drive device and then select Burn Note Closing the other applications while burning the recovery disk is suggested Click Close when a disk is successfully created Click Next to continue the procedure of creating and burning recovery disks Exchange and place the rest disks into the optical drive device as instructed All recovery disks created and burned successfully Recovery Image Backup Tool Restore your system back to default settings Recovery disc USB iso Create and bur a recovery disc Piata seh rat sp corre Recovery Image Backup Tool Restore your system back to default settings Ready Please insert the number 1 blank writable DVD and prepare to proceed the recovery dist creatio
7. power consumption while AC power is unplugged and fan speed Temperature This item shows GPU and CPU temperature Click on F can switch to Fahrenheit degree while click on C to Celsius degree Network Speed This item shows Ethernet and Wireless speed Software Application Guide Utility This function integrates a maximum of nine shortcuts of software and utilities embedded in the notebook ORAGOON GAMING CENTER Utility Add utility and launch application immediately Utility InstantPlay InstantPlay function allows users to define several features in one P1 key shortcut Users will be surprised by what a P1 key or a combination of Fn F4 key is capable of One can designate an immediate startup on one specified game in P1 key shortcut and set P1 key as a quick switch to ECO Gaming mode and adjust hardware configuration ORAGOON GAMING CENTER Play Key Setting Select to set ONE game for instant Play Instant Play Press P1 and launch game immediatly Game List InstantPlay Add to game application list ee w AA DE Battlefield 3 Dead Space 3 x S s Uninstall Need for Speed Mos ie Need for Speed Most Wanted ra Wanted management of installed game database Al sees This item gives an easy and quick Users can add or remove shortcuts of your computer games Software Application Guide on Display amp Audio Tips Adjt Thi
8. 0 100 1920X1080 lt Resolution lt 2880 x 1620 125 2880 x 1620 3K panel 150 Innovation with style Innovation with style Innovation with style 175 Innovation with style 200 Innovation with Innovation with style Innovation with style 150 Innovation with style 175 Innovation with style Innovation with 150 Sree OF Tro Innovation with style Innovation with style falala ATTIN a PAF Software Application Guide Note Recovery Image Backup Tool Recovery Image Backup Tool the utility designed to backup the recovery image to blank DVD disks a USB flash disk or ISO files They can be used to recover the system to manufacturer s default settings when it is needed This utility applies to the Operating System of Windows 8 or later only Usage of this application on any product with no authorization may be prohibited Note For more detailed information about using Recovery Image Backup Tool please refer to the User s Manual of System Recovery Activating the Utility 1 Find the shortcut of BurnRecovery on the Start Screen or Windows desktop 2 Double click on the shortcut to activate the Recovery Image Backup Tool 3 Main Selection page of the Recovery Image Backup Tool Recycle bir SbUrnRecoven a User Manual BurnRecova Help Qualcomm Atheros Kill Software Application Guide Recovery Image Backup Tool
9. Note MSI recommends doing Battery Calibration every 3 months to have the best battery life Warning Notification 1 If the AC DC adapter is disconnected during the calibration process a warning notification will appear 2 Please reconnect the AC DC adapter to continue the calibration process within 15 seconds otherwise the calibration process will stop automatically Battery Calibration 1 If the battery of the notebook is not installed properly or removed during the calibration process the warning notification will appear 2 Please double check that the battery is installed properly and then press the Try Again button to continue the calibration process Battery Calibration i Fe 4 Battery is removed Software Application Guide Note lt Sizing Options Only available in selected models Activating the Sizing Options When the Sizing Options application has been installed successfully the Sizing Options launch icon will appear in the MSI folder of the Start menu and the system tray in the lower right hand corner of screen 1 Left click on Sizing Options shortcut icon on the desktop or the icon in the lower right hand corner of the screen to launch the Sizing Options application 2 Left click on the Sizing Options launch icon of the Start menu to launch the Sizing Options application Main Window Sizing Options has 5 adjustable DPI buttons in the main window 100
10. age Backup Tool the utility designed to backup the recovery image to blank DVD disks a USB flash disk or ISO files They can be used to recover the system to manufacturer s default settings when it is needed This utility applies to the Operating System of Windows 8 and later only Usage of this application on any product with no authorization may be prohibited Note Software Application Guide SCM System Control Manager SCM System Control Manager is a software for driving and controlling the Fn keys on the keyboard The SCM is pre installed with the default OS and will run automatically in background If you intend to install your own version of OS it is required to install SCM to enable the Fn keys m Quick Launch Fn Keys Use the Quick Launch Fn buttons on the keyboard to activate the specific applications and tools With the help of these quick launch buttons users will be able to do work more efficiently F5 ECO Engine Power Saving Function ECO Engine the outstanding and unique power saving function provides various power saving modes Movie mode Presentation mode Game mode and Office mode to extend the battery running time while performing different tasks with this notebook e E Movie Mode Select this mode when playing multimedia applications Presentation Mode Select this mode when performing presentation applications Game Mode Select this mode when performing game a
11. at only one LED color can be selected for the keyboard LEDs Software Application Guide Wave Mode 1 The keyboard LEDs of each section will be lit with the selected LED color in order from LED Section C to Section B and to Section A and then dimmed in an on off pattern Select a desired LED color for each LED section by clicking on the color wheel 3 To group the three LED sections into one main section click Lock Keyboard so that only one LED color can be selected for the keyboard LEDs Adjusting the RGB Color level of LEDs The RGB Color level of the keyboard LEDs is adjustable Make sure the KLM console is closed Use the following buttons to adjust the shades of color of the LEDs Increase LEDs RGB saturation level Decrease LEDs RGB saturation level Grouping the LED sections The divided LED sections can be grouped into one main section by clicking on the Lock Keyboard icon Once the three LED sections are grouped only one color can be selected to be illuminated Note Grouping function will not take effect in Gaming mode Closing the KLM interface To close the KLM interface simply click on the Close icon Lock Keyboard Software Application Guide Note Battery Calibration Activating the Battery Calibration When the Battery Calibration application has been installed successfully the Battery Calibr
12. ation launch icon will appear in the MSI folder of the Start menu Click on this icon to launch the Battery Calibration application Starting the Battery Calibration Process 1 Left click on the Battery Calibration launch icon in the MSI folder of the Start menu and the Battery Calibration main display will appear 2 If you are using the Battery Calibration process for the very first time there will be no date information for the last calibration shown on the Stats field 3 Before starting the Battery Calibration process make sure that the following conditions are met a The AC DC adapter is connected b The battery is installed properly c No any other application is activated 4 Left click on the Start icon to start the Battery Calibration process Battery Calibration MSI recommends doing Battery Calibration every 3 months to have the best battery life All appie sinn ell be forced bos ckma while cabbiatare Rewer tourer poor bles helit yirs diari cabs alan Software Application Guide 5 The calibration process status will be shown on the display telling users that the system is now charging recharging or discharging Battery Calibration gt Time remains 49 min Now Recharging canes Do NOT run any application It may cause a crash Do NOT disconnect adapter until calibration finish 6 Calibration completed Battery Calibration Y Calibration Completed
13. d to factory default settings Software Application Guide a 8 AC power is required while proceeding the System Recovery Function Assure that the AC power is connected to the notebook before moving forward to the next step 9 The system recovery process will format the hard disk drive make sure that the important data has been backed up before continuing the process Recovery System IMPORTANT i Poe i She iigtin wS All files and setting will be reset and lost on this computer Are you sure to continue 10 Follow the on screen instructions to continue Recovery System Recovery System Operation System Windows amp Elapsed Time Omin 4 sec Time Left 4 min 56 sec Recovery System Windows 8 Recovery is successful please press OK and restart your O l system a Software Application Guide Note
14. ealer for further information if necessary SCM System Control Manager SCM System Control Manager is a proprietary software for driving and controlling the Fn keys on the keyboard The SCM is pre installed with the default Win 8 OS and will run automatically in background Dragoon Gaming Center Dragoon Gaming Center DGC is a handy application for integration of games installed and gaming software interface Providing easy access to real time system performance monitor and gaming environment setting DGC empowers users to facilitate tweaking process without occupying system resources Keyboard LED Manager KLM For the gaming notebook equipped with colorful keyboard LEDs users control the color variation of the LEDs underneath the keyboard by using the Keyboard LED Manager KLM application These colorful keyboard LEDs are designed to give users more visual entertainment while using the gaming notebook Battery Calibration This application helps to extend the life cycle of the battery It automatically refreshes the battery capacity through efficient processes of charging discharging and recharging the battery Sizing Options This application helps to adjust the system DPI setting conveniently Only with the resolution 2880 x 1620 can provide the respective image including 100 125 150 the best option 175 and 200 DPI aa a a ooo Software Application Guide Recovery Image Backup Tool Recovery Im
15. n 3 blank writeable DVDs will be required for this operation Piggies chek prae op Esra Software Application Guide Disc image file recovery_dvd iso Disc image file recovery_dvd iso Disc burner DVD R Drive E Disc burner DVD R Drive E Status Status To start burning the disc image click Burn The disc image has been successfully burned to disc Verify disc after burning Verify disc after burning Recovery Image Backup Tool Restore your system back to default settings Completed NO 1 disc The number 1 recovery disc has been successfully created Please ramove tha disc and insert the number 2 blank writable OVD disc to proceed the next step ramt Picasso cick mani io conan cose Net Restore your system back to default settings Restore your system back to default settings Restore your system back to default settings Recovery Image Backup Tool Completed NO 2 disc The number 2 recovery disc has been successfully created Plaase ramove the dise and insert the number 3 blank witable DVO disc to proceed the next step Pisgse click reat bo comin Recovery Image Backup Tool Finish The 3 of 3 recovery disc has been successfully created Please remove the disc and store if properly Dises required a Discs created 3 Pisane Check fread bo continui Recovery Image Backup Tool Finish The recovery disc creation has been c
16. oard LED Manager KLM Launching the Keyboard LED Manager When the KLM application has been installed successfully the KLM launching icon will appear under Programs and the system tray in the lower right hand corner of screen Click on this icon to launch the Keyboard LED Manager application Standard Status and Idle Status KLM allows users to set different LED flashing modes under Standard status and Idle status When a desired LED Flashing Mode is selected under Standard status the selection will take effect while the system is still on When a desired LED Flashing Mode is selected under Idle status the selection will take effect while the system is in Sleep mode Standard Status Idle Status D yu Sea thing Selecting the LED Flashing Mode under Standard Status Click on Standard Select a desired LED flashing mode from the option Dual Color Wave Breathing Gaming and Normal oo Software Application Guide Breathing eliiel Normal Mode 1 When this mode is selected the keyboard LEDs will always stay lit with the selected color 2 Select an LED section A B or C by clicking on the corresponding area on the diagram 3 Select a desired LED color for each LED section by clicking on the color wheel 4 The selected color for each LED section will be shown in the LED Color Indicators below the keyboard diagram 5 To turn off the LEDs of a particular LED
17. ompleted E De you want to remove the temporary files Software Application Guide 9 Recovering the System When the hard drive and system encountered non recoverable problems it is always recommended to perform the System Recovery Function with F3 Hotkey first If the system is unable to recover to the manufactory default settings with F3 Hotkey follow the instructions below to proceed the recovery function with the DVD recovery disks or USB flash drive 1 Insert the DVD recovery disks to your computer 2 Restart the computer 3 Press the F11 hotkey on the keyboard while the computer is re booting 4 Select to boot from DVD Recovery disk and press Enter to confirm the selection and then follow the on screen instructions to continue 5 The main page of Recovery System appears mm Recovery System Hard Disk Recovery 6 7 Select Hard Disk Recovery to restore the hard disk to the manufactory default settings Select System Partition Recovery to reset the hard disk drive partition where the operating system installed to the manufactory default settings system Partition Recovery The whole hard disk will be formatted All the data will be defragmented and restored to factory default settings Recovery System Hard Disk Recovery system Partition Recovery Only OS_Install drive will be formatted Other drives will not be affected OS_Install drive will be restore
18. pplications Office Mode Select this mode when dealing with office documentation tasks ECO Off Select to disable ECO Engine SS Annaan F6 Webcam OFF Software Application Guide m User Define key This function allows users to define the P1 quick launch button for launching the particular application Once the shortcut has been created properly users will be able to launch the selected program application utility or path by pressing the P1 Fn key on the keyboard Note This function will not be available when Dragoon Gaming Center is installed To restore this function uninstalling Dragoon Gaming Center is necessarily required To define the P1 quick launch button move the cursor to the SCM icon on the lower right side of the display and the right click the mouse to select P1 Setting to bring out the Use Defined Key settings dialogue Click the Browse button to setup the shortcut to an appointed program application utility or path and then click OK to have this selection take effect Click the Remove button to delete the previous shortcut made F4 P1 Setting 12 34 PM 10 3 2012 P1 Setting Exit 12 33 PM 10 3 2012 User Define Key 1 Please set up the program to be opened ee The program currently set to be opened E Dragoon Gaming Center optionally supported When the application of Dragoon Gaming Center is installed activate Dragoon Gaming Center with Quick Launch P1
19. s item is meant for audio and display effect in i adjustments Audio Volume Speaker Display Brighiness Gamma Mouse Tips Pre adjust mouse setting in Instant Play This item adjusts settings include Mouse E Point Speed Pointer Speed E Speed E Scrolling Scrolling The folowing number of fines at a time Cancel Resource Release This item allows users check End Task List unnecessary applications in EndTask mE 720 Fie nas List to avoid influencing gaming performance Hybrid Power optionally supported This function empowers users to monitor current Hybrid Power status ORAGOON GAMING CENTER Hybrid Power Hybrid Power Hybrid Power Ability Hybrid Power Status Do not remove adapter and battery when Hybrid Power is On it will caused uncertain risk Hybrid Power Status Chart This item indicates the duration of the Hybrid Power mode the system has entered in the last 60 seconds Hybrid Power Ability Hybrid Power shows current status of Hybrid Power mode and the function is only available in selected models The selection will not be displayed in the following conditions the model purchased does not support Hybrid Power an unplugged AC power or a battery capacity that is lower than 30 Hybrid Power Status This item indicates whether Hybrid Power status is ON or OFF Note Hybrid Power is only available in selected models Software Application Guide Note Keyb
20. section simply click on the LED switch above each LED section 6 To group all three LED sections into one main section click Lock Keyboard on the left hand side Then only one LED color can be selected for the keyboard LEDs SSS Breathing eliiel Gaming Mode 1 The keyboard LEDs of Section A will always be lit to show the selected color 2 The keyboard LEDs of Section B and Section C will always be disabled when Gaming mode is selected Select a desired LED color by clicking on the color wheel 4 The selected color will be shown in the LED Color Indicator for Section A Software Application Guide celliei Breathing Mode 1 The keyboard LEDs of each section will be individually lit with the selected LED color and then darkened with a steady rhythm Select a desired LED color for each LED section by clicking on the color wheel 3 The selected color for each LED section will be shown in the LED Color Indicators located below the keyboard diagram 4 To group the three LED sections into one main section click Lock Keyboard on the left hand side 5 Now only a single LED color can be selected for the keyboard LEDs SSS celliei Wave Mode 1 Z aaa oo The keyboard LEDs of Section A B and C will be lit with the selected LED color in order from LED Section C to Section B to Section A and then the LEDs will darken with a steady rhythm Select a desired LED color for each
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