MSI X 370 User Manual

 
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Move to the end of the line (or document). 
The Backspace key,  [Ins] and  [Del] keys at upper right corner are used 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 one space. 
Press this key to delete one character to the left of the cursor and move the 
following text left for one space. 
 
Function Keys
 
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„   [Fn] Key 
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Switch the display output mode between the LCD, external monitor and 
both.  
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Enable or disable the touchpad function.  
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Decrease the LCD brightness. 
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Increase the LCD brightness. 
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 Decrease the built-in speaker’s volume. 
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Increase the built-in speaker’s volume. 
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Disable the computer’s audio function.  

 
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  Force the computer into sleep state (depending on the system 
configuration). 
 
„   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.
 
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User Defined  Š
 Press and hold the  Fn button, and then press the  F4 button to 
launch the User Defined application. 
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ECO Engine 
(Power Saving)  Š
 Press and hold the...

 
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Wireless LAN    Š
 Press and hold the  Fn button, and then press the  F8 button 
repeatedly to turn the  Wireless LAN function on or off 
recurrently.  
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Bluetooth  
(optional)  Š
 Press and hold the  Fn button, and then press the  F9 button to 
turn the  Bluetooth  function on.    Press again to turn it off.   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  

 
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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-sensitive area of the touchpad, 
allows you to place your finger on and control 
the cursor on the screen by moving one of 
your finger. 
 
2. Right / Left Buttons  Acts as the...

 
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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.    In addition, you can 
change the size, shape, moving speed and other advanced features of the cursor on the screen. 
To configure the touchpad, you can use the standard Microsoft or IBM PS/2...

 
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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 files or objects in your notebook by using drag-and-drop.    To do so, place the 
cursor on the desired item and slightly tap twice on the touchpad, and then keep your fingertip in 
contact with the touchpad on the second tap.    Now, you can drag the selected item to the 
desired location...

 
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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 used to install the operating system and 
software applications.  To avoid unexpected data loss in your system, please backup your critical files regularly. 
 
Do not turn off the notebook when the hard...

 
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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. Using the External Optical Storage Device An optional external optical storage device may come with the package of the notebook.  The 
actual external optical storage device may vary depending on the model you purchased.   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
The devices shown in the 
reference figures here may 
be different...

 
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Connecting the Peripheral Devices Connecting the USB devices
 
This notebook provides USB ports for connecting various USB devices, such as mouse, keyboard, 
digital camera, webcam, printer, and external optical storage device, ete..    To connect these 
devices, install the drivers for each device first if necessary, and then connect the device to the 
notebook.    This notebook is capable to auto detect the USB devices installed, and if there is no 
detection of the devices,...