MSI S12T User Manual

Preface

User’s Manual

Notebook

Preface

Chapter 1: Preface

Content ............................................................................ 1-2

Regulations and Statements ......................................... 1-4

FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement ....... 1-4

FCC Conditions ........................................................... 1-4

CE Conformity ............................................................. 1-4

Battery Regulations ..................................................... 1-5

WEEE Statement ........................................................ 1-5

Safety Instructions ......................................................... 1-6

Optical Device Drive Notice .......................................... 1-8

Trademarks ..................................................................... 1-8

Revision History ............................................................. 1-8

Chapter 2: Introductions

Manual Map ..................................................................... 2-2

Unpacking ....................................................................... 2-2

Product Overview ........................................................... 2-3

Top-Open View ............................................................ 2-3

Front Side View ........................................................... 2-6

Right Side View ........................................................... 2-8

Left Side View ............................................................. 2-9

Rear Side View .......................................................... 2-10

Bottom Side View ...................................................... 2-11

Specification ................................................................. 2-12

Chapter 3: Getting Started

Begin to Use the Notebook ........................................... 3-2

Power Management ....................................................... 3-3

AC Power .................................................................... 3-3

Battery Power .............................................................. 3-3

Power Management in Windows OS .......................... 3-7

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Energy Saving Tips ..................................................... 3-9

Basic Operations .......................................................... 3-10

Safety and Comfort Tips ............................................ 3-10

Knowing the Keyboard .............................................. 3-12

Wireless Activation for Windows 8 ............................ 3-16

Knowing the Touchpad .............................................. 3-17

About Hard Disk Drive ............................................... 3-19

Connecting the External Devices ............................... 3-20

Peripheral Devices .................................................... 3-20

Communication Devices ........................................... 3-21

Components Replacement and Upgrade ................... 3-22

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Preface

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Regulations and Statements

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 interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates,

uses and radiates radio frequency energy, and, if not installed and used in accordance with the

instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no

guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does

cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning

the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or

more of the following measures:

 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

 Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

 Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver

is connected.

 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help.

NOTE

 The changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for

compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

 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 device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause

undesired operation.

CE Conformity

This device is in compliance with the essential safety requirements and other

relevant provisions set out in the European Directive.

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Battery Regulations

European Union:

Batteries, battery packs, and accumulators should not be disposed of

as unsorted household waste. Please use the public collection system

to return, recycle, or treat them in compliance with the local

regulations.

Taiwan:

For better environmental protection, waste batteries should be

collected separately for recycling or special disposal.

California, USA: The button cell battery may contain perchlorate material and requires special

handling when recycled or disposed of in California.

For further information please visit: http://www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate/

Safety Guideline for Using Lithium Battery

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.

WEEE Statement

Under the European Union ("EU") Directive on Waste Electrical and Electronic

Equipment, Directive 2002/96/EC, which takes effect on August 13, 2005,

products of "electrical and electronic equipment" cannot be discarded as

municipal waste anymore and manufacturers of covered electronic equipment

will be obligated to take back such products at the end of their useful life.

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 Safety Instructions

 Read the safety instructions carefully and thoroughly.

 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 the enclosure are used for air convection and to

prevent the equipment from overheating.

 Do not cover the openings.

 Do not leave the equipment in an unconditioned environment with a

storage temperature above 60

which may damage the equipment.

 This unit should be operated under maximum ambient temperature

of 40

 Make sure the power voltage is within safety range and has been

adjusted properly to the value of 100~240V before connecting the

equipment to the power outlet.

 Always unplug the AC power cord before installing any add-on card

or module to the equipment.

 Always disconnect the AC power cord or uninstall the battery pack

or switch off the wall socket if the equipment would be left unused

for a certain time to achieve zero energy consumption.

C (120OF).

C (140OF) or below 0OC (32OF),

Never pour liquid into the opening that could damage the equipment or

cause an electrical shock.

 Place the power cord in a way that people are unlikely to step on it.

 Do not place anything on top of the power cord.

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Always keep the strong magnetic or electrical objects away from the

equipment.

 When installing the coaxial cable to the TV Tuner, it is necessary to

ensure that the metal shield is reliable connected to protective

earthing system of the building.

 Cable distribution system should be grounded (earthed) in

accordance with ANSI/NFPA 70, the National Electrical Code

(NEC), in particular Section 820.93, Grounding of Outer Conductive

Shield of a Coaxial Cable.

 To prevent explosion caused by improper battery replacement, use

the same or equivalent type of battery recommended by the

manufacturer only.

 Always keep the battery in a safe place.

If any of the following situations arises, get the equipment checked by a

service personnel:

 The power cord or plug is damaged.

 Liquid has penetrated into the equipment.

 The equipment has been exposed to moisture.

 The equipment has not worked well or you can not get it work

according to User’s Manual.

 The equipment was dropped and damaged.

 The equipment has obvious signs of breakage.

Green Product Features

 Reduced energy consumption during use and stand-by

 Limited use of substances harmful to the environment and health

 Easily dismantled and recycled

 Reduced use of natural resources by encouraging recycling

 Extended product lifetime through easy upgrades

 Reduced solid waste production through take-back policy

Environmental Policy

 The product has been designed to enable proper reuse of parts and

recycling and should not be thrown away

 Users should contact the local authorized point of collection for

recycling and disposing of their end-of-life products.

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 Optical Device Drive 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 contact your

nearest “AUTHORIZED service station.” To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam, do not try

to disassemble the enclosure.

 Trademarks

 All trademarks are the properties of their respective owners.

 SRS Premium Sound, SRS and the symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc.

 Sound Blaster is registered trademark of Creative Technology Ltd.

 Revision History

Version Revision History Date

1.0 First Released 08, 2013

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Introductions

Congratulations 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 our reputation for unsurpassed dependability and customer satisfaction.

 Manual Map

This User’s Manual provides instructions and illustrations on how to operate this notebook. It

is recommended to read this manual carefully before using this notebook.

Chapter 1, Preface, gives users the basic safety information and caution that is interrelated to

using this notebook. It is recommended to read these information or caution when using this

notebook for the first time.

Chapter 2, Introductions, includes the descriptions of all the accessories of this notebook.

It is recommended to check out that if you have all the accessories included when you open the

packing box. If any of these accessories is damaged or missing, please contact the vendor

where you purchased this notebook. Also, this chapter provides the specification of this

notebook, and introduces the function buttons, quick launch buttons, connectors, LEDs and

externals of this notebook.

Chapter 3, Getting Started, gives the basic operation instructions on using keyboard, touchpad,

hard disk drive, and optical storage drive. Beside, the steps of installing and uninstalling the

battery; and the procedures of connecting the various external devices, communication devices,

and so on, are also provided to help users getting familiar with this notebook.

 Unpacking

First, unpack the shipping carton and check all items carefully. If any item contained is

damaged or missing, please contact your local dealer immediately. Also, keep the box and

packing materials in case you need to ship the unit in the future. The package should contain

the following items:

y Notebook

y Quick Guide

y High-capacity Li-ion battery

y AC/DC adapter and AC power cord

y Carry bag (optional)

y All-in-one application disk, containing the full version of user’s manual, drivers, utilities,

and optional recovery function, etc.

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 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

The figure of top-open view and description shown below will lead you to browse the main

operating area of your notebook.

The figures shown here are for reference only.

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Introductions

1. Webcam

 This built-in Webcam can be used for picture taking, video recording or conferencing,

and any other interactive applications.

 Webcam LED indicator, next to the webcam, glows when webcam function is

activated; LED goes out when this function is turned off.

2. Multi-Touch IPS Display (optional)

This notebook is equipped with a ten-point touch IPS display which delivers consistent and

accurate color from all viewing angles, and makes viewing more pleasure with vivid and

clear picture on the screens. Users are allowed to use finger gestures to interact with

multi-media content, play games, read e-books, access documents, create special effects,

manipulate art and photographs, and even surf on the internet, in a truly unique and

compelling way.

3. Power Button / Power LED

4. Keyboard

The built-in keyboard provides all the functions of a full-sized keyboard.

Quick Launch [Fn] Buttons

Use the [Fn] buttons on the keyboard to activate the specific applications or tools.

With the help of these quick launch buttons, users will be able to do work more efficiently.

Power Button

 Press the power button to turn the notebook power ON

and OFF.

 Press the power button to awake the notebook from the

sleep state.

Power LED

 Glowing blue when the notebook power is turned on.

 LED goes off when the notebook is turned off.

Windows Search

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User Defined

(optional)

ECO Engine

(Power Saving)

 Press and hold the Fn button, and then press the F4 button

to launch the User Defined application.

 Or, press and hold the Fn button, and then press the F4

button to launch the Windows Search function.

 Press and hold the Fn button, and then press the F5 button

repeatedly to switch among various power saving modes

provided by ECO Engine, or to turn this function off

recurrently.

 Press and hold the Fn button, and then press the F6 button

Webcam

Airplane mode

5. Touchpad

This is the pointing device of the notebook.

to turn the Webcam function on. Press again to turn it off.

 Press and hold the Fn button, and then press the F10

button repeatedly to turn Airplane mode on or off

recurrently.

 For flight safety consideration, it is always recommended to

turn Airplane Mode on when you are in flight.

 Refer to the Airplane mode switch icon under [Start/

Settings/ Change PC Settings/ Wireless/ Airplane

mode] on the desktop to check the device status.

 To enable the WLAN or Bluetooth function, please refer to

the instructions provided in “Wireless Activation for

Windows 8.”

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Introductions

Front Side View

1. Status LED

Bluetooth

 Bluetooth LED indicator glows blue when Bluetooth function

is enabled.

 Warning: For flight safety consideration, make sure this LED

indicator goes out when you are in flight.

 Note: The Bluetooth Function may be optional supported

depending on the model users purchased.

 Contact the local distributor for further information if

necessary.

Wireless LAN (WiFi)

 This LED indicator glows blue when Wireless LAN (WiFi)

WLAN(WiFi)

 Note: Functions listed above may be optionally supported depending on the

model users purchased.

 Warning: For flight safety consideration, make sure the WLAN and Bluetooth

LED indicators go out when you are in flight.

 To enable or disable the WLAN or Bluetooth function in Windows 8 operating

system, please refer to the instructions provided in “Wireless Activation for

Windows 8” in chapter 3.

 Contact the local distributor for further information about wireless connection if

necessary.

function is enabled.

 LED indicator goes out when this function is disabled.

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