MSI Computer P Series PE60 6QE-031US Laptop Notebook User Guide

MSI Computer P Series PE60 6QE-031US Laptop Notebook

About MSI

MSI (Micro-Star International) is a Taiwanese multinational company that specializes in the development and manufacturing of computer hardware, including laptops, desktops, motherboards, graphics cards, and other gaming peripherals. The company was founded in 1986 and has since become one of the world’s leading brands in the gaming industry.

MSI is renowned for its gaming laptops and components, which are often favored by gamers and enthusiasts due to their high performance and quality. The company’s gaming laptops are known for their sleek designs, powerful processors, dedicated graphics cards, and innovative features.

Introductions

Congratulations on becoming a user of this notebook, finely designed notebook. You will have a delightful and professional experience using this exquisite notebook. We are proud to tell users that this notebook is thoroughly tested and certified by our reputation for unsurpassed dependability and customer satisfaction.

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:

• Notebook
• Quick Start Guide
• AC/DC adapter and AC power cord
• Optional carry bag

Product Overview

This section provides a description of the 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 figures shown here are for reference only.

Top-open View

The figure of the top-open view and description shown below will lead you to browse the main operating area of your notebook.

1. Webcam/ Webcam LED/ Internal Microphone
   
   • This built-in webcam can be used for picture taking, video recording or conferencing, and so on.
   • The Webcam LED indicator, next to the webcam, blinks when the webcam function is activated; the LED goes out when this function is turned off.
   • The built-in microphone and its function are the same as a microphone.
2. Power Button / Power LED/ GPU Mode LED
   • Power Button
   • Use this button to turn the notebook power ON and OFF.
   • Use this button to wake the notebook from the sleep state.
   • Power LED/ GPU Mode LED
   • Glowing white when the notebook power is turned on, and the UMA GPU mode is selected.
   • Glowing amber when the optionally supported discrete GPU mode is selected.
   • LED flashes when the notebook goes to sleep state.
   • LED goes off when the notebook is turned off.
3. Quick Launch Buttons Use the quick launch buttons to activate specific applications or tools. The following quick launch buttons will only be functioning in the operating system with the necessary applications installed.
   • This notebook may be pre-installed with a gaming utility, Dragon Center, providing users with an astonishing and efficient solution in game playing.
   • Use this button to bring up the Dragon Center application.
   • This notebook may be pre-installed by a unique keyboard manager application, SSE (SteelSeries Engine). With this application, users will be able to own several combinations of keyboard hotkeys defined separately for specific occasions.
   • SSE function is only available on the notebook with a per-key RGB illuminated keyboard.
   • Use this button to bring up the SSE profile.
   • Use this button repeatedly to switch between keyboard configurations.
   • This notebook may be pre-installed by a unique keyboard manager application, SSE (SteelSeries Engine). With this application, users will be able to own several combinations of keyboard hotkeys defined separately for specific occasions.
   • Use this button repeatedly to switch between keyboard configurations.
   • Use this button to maximize the fan speed to cool down the overall temperature of the notebook.
   • Button LED glows when the fan speed is set to maximum level; LED goes off when AUTO mode is selected.
4. Keyboard The built-in keyboard provides all the functions of a notebook keyboard. Refer to How to Use the Keyboard for details.
5. Touchpad This is the pointing device of the notebook.
6. Status LED
   • Caps Lock Glows when the Caps Lock function is activated.

Bottom Side View

1. Ventilator The ventilator is designed to cool the system. DO NOT block the ventilator for air circulation.
2. Stereo Speakers This notebook may be equipped with built-in stereo speakers which deliver high-quality sound and supports HD audio technology.
3. Battery Reset Hole Whenever the system firmware (EC) is upgraded or the system hangs, please 1) power off the notebook; 2) remove the AC power; 3) use a straightened paperclip and insert it into this hole for 10 secs; 4) connect the AC power; 5) power on the notebook.
4. SSD Slot 1 This notebook is equipped with an SSD M.2 slot that supports the SSD device with a PCIe interface. Contact the authorized dealer or service center for product service.
5. SSD Slot 2 This notebook is equipped with an SSD M.2 slot that supports the SSD device with PCIe or SATA interface. Contact the authorized dealer or service center for product service.

How to Use the Keyboard

This notebook provides a full-functioned keyboard. To ensure that the keyboard will be functioning properly, it is a must to install the necessary applications before using the keyboard function keys.

Specifications

The specifications listed here are reference only and may change without notice. The actual products sold are different from the areas.

Visit MSI’s official website at www.msi.com, or contact the local retailers to learn the correct specifications of the product user purchased.

How to Use the Notebook Comfortably

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.

• Good illumination is essential in the work area.
• Choose a chair and desk with good ergonomics and adjust their heights according to your posture.
• Adjust the backrest to support your lower back comfortably when you are sitting upright.
• Place your feet flat on the floor with your knees bent to 90 degrees.
• Adjust the angle/position of the LCD panel to have an optimal view.
• Stretch and relax your body regularly. Always take a break after working for a period of time.

How to Get Started

How to Manage Power Supply

This section provides users with basic safety precautions to take when using an AC/DC adapter and battery power properly.

AC/DC Adapter

Ensure that your notebook is connected to an AC power source via the AC adapter before turning it on for the first time. If the notebook automatically shuts down due to low battery power, it is likely to cause a system failure. Below are some Dos and Don’ts of an AC/DC adapter.

• Dos
  
  • Use the adapter that shipped with your notebook only.
  • Always be aware of heat coming from the in-use AC/DC adapter.
  • Unplug the AC power cord before disassembly the notebook.
• Don’ts
  
  • Cover an in-use adapter since it can generate heat.
  • Have the AC power cord plugged in after powering off the system when the notebook is going to be left unused for a longer time.

Battery

When you get a new notebook or a new notebook battery, it is important to know how to charge and care for your battery in order to get the most out of it for as long as you can. Be aware that the battery may not be replaced by users.

Safety guidelines

• This notebook is equipped with a non-removable battery, follow the local regulations while discarding the notebook.
• Always keep the notebook and its battery away from excessive moisture and extreme temperatures.
• Always unplug the AC power cord before installing any module to the notebook.

Battery type

• This notebook may be equipped with a high-capacity Li-ion or Li-polymer battery pack depending on the model you have.
• The rechargeable battery pack is an internal power source of the notebook.

Battery charging behavior

To optimize battery life and avoid a sudden power loss, read the tips below:

• Suspend system operation if the system will be idle for a while or shorten the suspend timer’s time period.
• Turn off the system if you won’t be using it for a period of time.
• Disable unnecessary settings or remove idle peripherals.
• Connect an AC/DC adapter to the system whenever possible.

How to charge the battery properly

Please pay attention to the following tips before recharging the battery:

• If a charged battery pack is not available, save your work and close all running programs, and shut down the system.
• Plug in an AC/DC adapter.
• You can use the system, suspend system operation or shut down and turn off the system without interrupting the charging process.
• The Li-ion or Li-polymer battery has no memory effect. It is unnecessary to discharge the battery before recharging. However, to optimize the life of the battery, we suggest that consuming the battery power completely once a month is necessary.
• The actual charging time will be determined by the applications in use.

How to Set Up a Power Plan in Windows 10

A power plan is a collection of hardware and system settings that manages how your computer uses and conserves power. Power plans can save energy, maximize system performance, or balance energy conservation with performance. The default power plans— Balanced and Power Saver — meet most people’s needs. But you can modify settings for existing plans or create your own plan.

Choose or Customize a Power Plan

1. Find the [Windows] icon in the lower-left corner of the screen. Right-click it to unfold the selection menu. Select [Power Options] within the menu.
2. Select [Additional power settings] under [Related settings].
3. The Power Plan of [Balanced] is selected as an example here. Click on the [Change plan settings] to the right of the power plan to customize a power plan.
4. Choose the sleep and display settings you want your computer to use. Click on [Change advanced power settings] to make changes to the selected power plan settings to meet your needs.
5. To restore the selected Power Plan back to its default settings, click on [Restore plan defaults] and then click [Yes] to confirm.
6. Click [OK] to finish.

Create Your Own Power Plan

You can create your own power plan and customize it as your requirement. However, it will be recommended to use the ECO Mode power-saving function to optimize the battery life while using this notebook.

1. Select Power Options in the menu. Click [Create a power plan] in the left pane.
2. Select an existing plan that meets your needs most, and give the plan a name. Click [Next] to continue.
3. Change the settings for the new power plan. Click [Create] to make the customized power plan take effect.
4. Now you have a new power plan that is automatically set as active.

About HDD and SSD

This notebook may be equipped with a hard disk drive (HDD) or solid-state drive (SSD) depending on the model users purchased.

The hard disk drive and solid-state drive are the data storage devices used for storing and retrieving digital information. Most SSDs use NAND-based flash memory and have higher data transfer rates, lower power consumption, and faster read/write speed than HDDs. Do not attempt to remove or install the HDD and SSD when the notebook is powered on. Please consult an authorized retailer or service center for the replacement of the HDDs and SSDs.

About M.2 SSD Slot

The notebook may be equipped with M.2 SSD slots for M.2 SSD cards, which are compatible with SATA or PCIe interfaces, providing diverse features and usages to users. Consult an authorized retailer or service center for correct specifications and installations.

How to Connect the Internet

Wireless LAN is a wireless broadband connection that allows you to connect to them without using any cables. Follow the instructions below to set up a Wireless LAN connection.

Wireless LAN Connection

1. Go to the desktop. Find the icon in the lower-right corner of the taskbar and click on it to unfold the settings menu.
2. There are [Wi-Fi] and [Airplane mode] two options in the Network settings, select [Wi-Fi] here.
3. Choose one Wireless LAN connection from the network list to connect to the Internet. Click [Connect] to continue.
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Wired LAN Using cables and network adapters to connect to the Internet. Before setting up the connection of Dynamic IP/PPPoE or Broadband (PPPoE) or Static IP, contact your Internet Service Provider (ISP) or network administrator for assistance in setting up an Internet connection.

Dynamic IP/PPPoE Connection

1. Go to the desktop. Find the icon in the lower-right corner of the taskbar, and then right-click on it to select [Open Network & Internet settings].
2. Choose [Change adapter options].
3. Right-click on [Ethernet] to select [Properties] from the drop-down menu.
4. In the Ethernet Properties window, select the [Networking] tab and check [Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)]. Then click [Properties] to continue.
5. Select the [General] tab, click [Obtain an IP address automatically] and [Obtain DNS server address automatically]. Then click [OK].

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