Notebook SWmanual v3.2

Notebook
SoftwareApplication
Manual
V3.2
SoftwareApplicationManual
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Technical Support
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please contact your place of purchase or local distributor. Alternatively, you may contact our
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Revision History
Version
Revision History
Date
3.2
Latest Released
04, 2016
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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 dealer for further information if necessary.
Gaming Center (for Gaming Series only) ................................................. 7

With Gaming Center installed in your MSI notebook, users will be able to get total control over
your notebook. The first time you launch Dragon Center, it will take a step-by-step tour through
six major functions.
MSI Dragon Dashboard (iOS & Android) (for Gaming Series only)...... 24
MSI Dragon Dashboard is designed to connect your personal computer or notebook to your
mobile device remotely. Users will be able to enjoy various customized functions offered by
MSI.
Dragon Gaming Center (DGC) (for Gaming Series only)....................... 35

Dragon 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.
Nahimic 2 (for selected models only) ....................................................... 48

Nahimic 2 is designed to give users the best audio experience, offering various audio effects
and automatic recording function.
XSplit Gamecaster (for Gaming Series only) .......................................... 64

XSplit Gamecaster is a one-of-a-kind live streaming and recording application designed for both
casual and hardcore gamers. It allows every gamer to live stream or record their gameplay
without complicated setup and configuration.
SteelSeries Engine 2 (SSE 2) (for Gaming Series only) ........................ 78

SteelSeries Engine 2 is the Apps to combine all frequent functions for gamers in order to easily
customize every individual key and functions to personalize every gamer's play style, including
KLM, multiple devices management (for example, headset, mouse, and keyboard), keypress
macros, and text macros.
SteelSeries Engine 3 (SSE 3) (for selected Gaming Series only) .............. 93

SteelSeries Engine 3 allows user to have full control over keyboard bindings and to customize
the color, effects, and levels of illumination on your notebook.
The new software suite also offers cross platform support for all SteelSeries products and
features a cloud syncing system to make sure you always have your profiles wherever you are.
SteelSeries Engine 3 is only available in selected Gaming Series only.
MSI True Color (for selected models only)............................................. 109

MSI True Color allows users to select the best color setting for the content being viewed. It
characterizes and controls laptop panels for precise image presentation. When the application
is launched, the display automatically changes to the assigned color setting.
Shortcut Manager (for Workstation Series only) ..................................... 127

Shortcut Manager, exclusively designed by MSI, is a software application for users to define and
manage the personally and frequently used keyboard hot keys. With the hot keys set in Shortcut
Manager, users will be able to get a smooth and efficient experience in operating this notebook.
Keyboard LED Manager (KLM) (for Workstation Series only) ............... 142
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.
Shift Mode (for Workstation Series only) ................................................ 152

Shift Mode helps to overclock the CPU to desired performance by user settings.
Help Desk (for selected models only) .................................................... 156

MSI Help Desk allows users to get live update information, receive the latest news and
important notices.
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Sizing Options (for selected models only) ............................................. 162

Sizing Option 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.
Battery Calibration ................................................................... 167

Batter Calibration 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.
System Control Manager (SCM) .............................................. 172

System Control Manager (SCM) is a proprietary 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.
Recovery Image Backup Tool.................................................. 178

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 manufacturers
default settings when it is needed. Usage of this application on any product with no
authorization may be prohibited.
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Gaming Center
This app is to be installed in your MSI device, you can get total control
over your PC. The first time you launch Dragon Center app, it will take a
step-by-step tour through six major functions.
Main Window
App Portal
This tab allows user manage multiple utilities in single integrated platform and launch
applications with just one click.
1.
Category
You can add, delete or rename a category and search app under various categories.
2.
App Shortcuts
You can add, launch or delete app shortcuts here.
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Category
Add, delete or rename a category
Click
to add a category. User can have a maximum of four categories.
Note: the default category "MSI App" cannot be renamed or deleted.
Search application
Search app under one or more categories.
App Shortcuts
Add app shortcuts
Click "+" to add exe files. User can have a maximum of twelve apps in each category.
Launch or delete app shortcuts

Right-click on the icon to launch or delete the shortcut.
System Monitor
This tab allows user check your system status.
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Mini Mode
1. Click
to call up mini mode.
2. Click to unfold.
3. Click
to restore main program.
Adjust Opacity
Adjust the level of transparency.
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LED Wizard (Only available in selected models)

This tab allows user configure LED settings for specific scenario. Scenario and brightness can
be switched and adjusted via MSI Dragon Dashboard App.
1.
Scenario
User can set up to five scenarios for your device.
2.
LED Mode
Choose the way of illumination while using your computer.
3.
Sleep Mode Setting

Choose the way of illumination when your device is in sleep mode.
4.
Light Bars
Select where do you want your computer to illuminate.
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Scenario
Up to five scenarios available. Each can set its own LED mode, illumination bars,
color and brightness.
LED Mode
Select the LED mode.
Sleep Mode Setting
Select the LED mode in S3 sleep state.
Scenario
LED Mode
Sleep Mode Setting
Light bars
Select all
Select individually
Uncheck [Select All], click the color palette to select the color of each light bar.
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System Tuner
This function allows user customize your PC environment according to user's preferences.
Setting
Selections here allow users to change current system settings.
1.
DPI
Change the size of text, apps, and DPI scaling level for your display.
2.
LED Wizad
Switch scenarios configurations after already set in the LED Wizard tab.
3.
Shift
Switch among Sport / Comfort / Green modes and shift the performance.
4.
Fan Speed
Select a proper Fan Speed selection.
5.
Profile Setting
Customizing the environment settings.
6.
Windows key
Enable or disable the Windows key.
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DPI
Change the size of text, apps, and DPI scaling level for your display. There are five
adjustable DPI available: 100%, 125%, 150%, 175% and 200%.
100%
125%
150%
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175%
200%
A pop-up message will ask you to sign out to apply changes.
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Shift
Sport mode for overclock CPU, Comfort mode default, and Green mode keeps CPU
and GPU in low power consumption. For CPU that are not overclockable, the default
is Sport mode.
Note: select the frequency that you want to overclock in the drop-down list, the
range of frequency may differ based on CPU and thermal conditions.
Fan Speed
Auto: Configure fan speed automatically.
Basic: Adjust fan speed by a slide bar.
Advanced: Choose the fan speed by temperature.
Windows
Click OFF to disable the Windows key; click ON to enable the Windows key.
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Profile Settings
Launch App
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1.
Check Launch App box.
2.
Click [+] to add a maximum of four applications.
3.
Click [Apply] to apply Profile 01 setting.
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Mobile Center
Mobile Center allows user remote control your MSI PC/NB over WiFi from your mobile device.
You need to have the "MSI Dragon Center" installed on your PC/NB and "MSI Dragon
Dashboard" on your mobile device.
Download Dragon Dashboard

1.
Click
2.
Scan the one for your mobile phone and start download.
to find QR codes.
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Configure the Mobile Connection

1.
Click Mobile Connection to [On]. PC will start search mobile devices with Dragon
Dashboard activated in the same IP address.
2.
Click [Allow access] when a Windows Security Alert message may pop up
asking you to allow Dragon Center to access the network.
3.
Launch Dragon Dashboard on your mobile device and Tap [Search Device] on
your mobile device to find your PC/NB. Select your PC/NB name to connect.
4.
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Successfully connected.
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Tool & Help

This tab provide users supports, product information, useful system backup tools and access to
MSI website easily. Mobile Center allows user remote control your MSI PC/NB over WiFi from
your mobile device.
1.
Burn Recovery
2.
Help Desk
3.
User Manual
4.
Product Registration
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Burn Recovery
Click to create a system recovery disk, or a USB recovery drive and use it to restore your
PC.
Help Desk
Click to find all supports, product information.
User Manual
Click to open the link of corresponding user's manual on MSI website.
Product Registration
Click to MSI member center.
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Dragon Dashboard (iOS&Android)

This app is designed to connect your personal computer, notebook to
your mobile device remotely. Users will be able to enjoy various
customized functions offered by MSI.
How to Install Dragon Dashboard
1.
2.
Find MSI Dragon Dashboard on App Store or Google Play Store.

Follow the on-screen instructions to install MSI Dragon Dashboard onto your mobile
device.
App Store
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Google Play
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Main Screen
MSI Dragon Dashboard includes 3 functions, System Monitor, LED Wizard and System
Tuner, which can be also found in MSI Dragon Center.
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Connect the Mobil Device to Your NB/PC
1.
2.
Tap [Search Device] to find your NB/PC. Select your device in the list.
Check your NB/PC, you'll see the connection status indicated Connected in Mobile
Center tab.
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Find and Connect the Mobil device to your NB/PC Manually
1.
Tap [Search Device] to find your NB/PC. If no device found, tap [Cannot find my PC].
2.
Enter the same IP Address shown on Mobile Center.
3.
When your mobile device shows real-time system status, and your NB/PC shows
connected status, both devices are successfully connected.
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System Monitor
This function shows the information of System Monitor in Dragon Center. In addition, you can
see the frame rate (FPS) in PC game.
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LED Wizard (only available in selected models)
This tab allows users to configure LED settings for specific scenario.
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System Tuner
Users are allowed to adjust various settings from the dropdown list.
Note: some functions may only be available in selected models.
Setting
This selection allow user to change current system settings.
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Profile Setting
User can customize environment settings.
1.
Tap
2.
Tap to select a profile from the drop-down list.
3.
Tap [Leave] to leave Profile Setting.
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to enter Profile Setting.
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Disconnect the Mobile Device from Your NB/PC
1.
Tap this button to unfold the Selection Menu.
2.
Tap [Disconnect] to disconnect the mobile device from your NB/PC.
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Dragon Gaming Center

When the Dragon Gaming Center application has been installed
successfully, its launching icon will appear in the system tray. Click on this
icon to launch.
Main Window
1.
System Monitor: This item shows current system loading information.
2.
Utility: Default has included some pre-installed software shortcuts.
3.
Instant Play: This item includes settings regarding gaming mode environment.
4.
Hybrid Power: This item indicates whether Hybrid Power status is ON or OFF.
(optionally supported).
5.
Device Setting: This tab allows user to adjust or switch on/ off your device
settings.
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System Monitor
The field shows real-time readings of major components including CPU, dGPU, memory,
temperature and network speed.
Performance
This item shows current status of CPU, dGPU, memory, battery, disk, fan speed, power
plan and power consumption.
Shift Mode
This item shows current modes when running on AC power. Shift is only supported when
running on AC power.
Green Mode: CPU turbo disabled, lower frequencies/voltage on both CPU and GPU.
Comfort Mode: CPU turbo is enabled, but GPU frequency is prohibited from ramping
up into boost frequencies.
Sport Mode: Overclocking of both CPU and GPU. Also activates Cooler Boost.
The switch between SHIFT profiles is simple, done by pressing the Fn + F7 key combo, or
via Dragon Gaming Center. As youd expect, Sport Mode delivers the maximum potential of
the hardware and the highest scores, while Comfort and Green Mode are a bit slower, but
lowers the temperatures by a lot.
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Temperature
This item shows dGPU and CPU temperature. Click on F can switch to Fahrenheit degree
while click on C to Celsius degree.
Network Speed
This item shows the speed of your Ethernet and Wi-Fi connection.
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Utility
This function integrates a maximum of nine shortcuts of software and utilities embedded in the
notebook.
Follow the onscreen instructions to add a new utility.
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Instant Play
Instant Play function allows users to define several features in P1 key shortcut or a combination
of Fn + F4 key. One can designate an immediate startup for one specified game, set the key as
a quick switch to ECO Gaming mode and adjust hardware configuration.
Instant Play
Play Key Setting
Select to set one game for instant play. Press a combination of Fn + F4 key or a P1
key (if available), or click the game icon to enter game mode and launch the game
immediately.
Disable Windows Key
With the Disable Windows Key checked, Windows Key will be disabled when user
enters the game mode.
Note: This setting will also be applied to the Window Key setting in Device Setting tab.
That is to say, after selecting Disable Windows Key box here, the setting of Windows
Key in Device Setting tab will be overridden even if the key is enabled (Windows Key
indicates yellow).
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Game List
This tab gives you an easy and quick management of installed game database. Users
can add shortcuts of your computer games by clicking "Add" in Game List.
Follow the onscreen instructions to add a new game.
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Display & Audio

Click on Setting to switch to game mode where Display and Audio adjustments will be
available in game mode from Instant Play.
Mouse
Click on Setting to switch to game mode where Mouse adjustments will be available in
game mode from Instant Play.
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Resource Release
This item allows users check to remove unnecessary programs in End Task List for optimal
gaming performance.
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Hybrid Power (optionally supported)

This function empowers users to monitor current Hybrid Power status.
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.
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Device Setting
This tab allows user to adjust or switch on or off your device settings.
The warning message will pop up only for the very first time when you click Device Setting tab.
Read the warning states possible, user should be aware of the many possible hazards of
increasing the clock speed of your CPU or system bus.
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Device Setting
Windows key
Enable or disable the Windows Key. Yellow indicates the enabled and white disabled.
High Performance
Enable or disable High Performance power plan.
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Shift Mode
CPU Ratio function (only available in selected models)
This function allows you overclock CPU through Dragon Gaming Center.
Note: Always check product webpage to get the latest version.
System Requirement
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CPU
Intel Core i7-68HK processor
Dragon Gaming Center
v2.0.1510.2701 or above.
1.
Click on [Sport] mode and select [CPU Ratio] you want to overclock.
2.
You can see current CPU status.
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Nahimic 2
Nahimic 2 is designed to give users the best audio experience, offering
various audio effects and automatic recording function.
Find the
Nahimic launching icon on the desktop or the system tray in the lower
right-hand corner of screen. Click on this icon to launch the Nahimic 2
application.
Main Window
Nahimics UI is composed of a main window with 4 tabs, which are Audio, Microphone and HD
Audio Recorder 2, Sound Tracker and a Preferences window.
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Audio General Settings
1.
Device
Displays the type of audio rendering device currently being used as output, as well as
its current volume. This section can display the volume of the internal (built-in) speakers,
headphones and external speakers.
2.
Mute
Mutes the current device.
3.
Audio Profiles
Choose between 4 audio profiles to fit your gaming experience: Racing, Role Play,
Shooter or Strategy. Choose between 3 audio profiles to fit your everyday experience:
Com, Movie or Music (default). All profiles can be adjusted if needed.
4.
Audio Effects
Users are also allowed to manually adjust the audio effects to meet the individual needs:
Bass Boost, Virtual Surround, Reverb, Treble Enhancer, Smart Loudness and Voice
Clarity. Each audio effect can be disabled if needed.
Bass Boost
Increases the energy in low frequencies up to +12 dB on a frequency range optimized
for the audio rendering device in use.
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Virtual Surround
Gaming and Movies
Virtualizes the multichannel audio stream from the game engine or the movie
soundtrack and downmixes it in order to retrieve a multichannel listening
experience over your stereo headphones or speakers.
Music
Expands the stereo for a wider sound stage.
Reverb
Increases the feeling of space by applying different types of reverbs corresponding to
different room sizes. The reverb effect can be pushed up from +0 up to +6 dB (0 to
100%).
Treble Enhancer
Increases the energy in high frequencies up to +12 dB on a frequency range optimized
for the audio rendering device in use.
Smart Loudness
This compressor maintains a constant volume for all elements of the audio experience
(dialogs, soundtrack, explosions, etc.) to making them all sound softer, balanced or
louder.
Voice Clarity
Boosts the speech in movies, video games and incoming communication from +0
through +12 dB (0 to 100%).
Reset
Restores the current profile to its default values.
5.
On/Off botton
Allows user to switch all Nahimics effects on and off in one click.
6.
Next/ Previous Page Button

Takes you to the next or previous page of the Audio tab.
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Audio EQ Settings
1.
EQ Settings
Allows you to choose between 6 EQ settings to fit your audio experience: Flat, Punchy,
Deep & Bright, Warm & Crunchy, Bright and Deep. The values of each preset EQ
setting cannot be adjusted.
By default, there is a preset EQ setting appointed to each audio profile, however the
preset EQ for each audio profile is allowed to change in accordance with personal
preference. For instance, the default EQ setting for Music profile is Flat. But it can be
re-selected from any other EQ settings for the Music profile, and the preference will be
saved.
2.
Custom EQ Setting
It is allowed to change the x10 bands of the Custom EQ profile so as to make it fit your
current needs.
3.
x10 bands EQ
X10 bands EQ, from 32Hz to 16KHz.
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Audio Device Properties Panel
1.
Format
Allows to change the format of the current device (if the option is available for the
current device).
2.
Sample Rate
Allows to change the sample rate of the current device (if the option is available for the
current device).
3.
Bit Rate
Allows to change the bit rate of the current device (if the option is available for the
current device).
4.
Channel Gain
Allows to change the gain of each channel thanks to sliders. Channels are bound (no
left / right distinction).
2.0: no slider (can be changed thanks to volume slider).
4.0: Front, Rear sliders.
5.1: Front, Rear, Center and Sub sliders.
7.1: Front, Rear, Center, Sub and Side sliders.
5.
ASIO Support
Nahimic 2 ensures that its effects are not applied to the ASIO format.
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Microphone General Settings
1.
Device
Displays the type of audio recording device currently being used as input, as well as its
current volume. This section can display the volume of the internal (built-in) microphone
and external microphone.
2.
Mute
Mutes the current device.
3.
Microphone Loopback
Turns the microphone loopback On/Off. In order to avoid any feedback (Larsen effect),
this option can be used only when a headphone is plugged.
4.
Voice Shaper
Applies a filter to the voice, find and select a desired selection from the drop-down list -Clear, Magnifier, Old Radio, Remove Rumble, Telephone, and Walkie Talkie.
It is also
possible not to apply any effect to the microphone by selecting None from the list. To
disable the function of Voice Shaper, simply click on the Voice Shaper button.
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5.
MIC Activation Level

Removes the background and the digital noise between segments of speech during
your verbal communication. The MIC Activation Level can be adjusted to a threshold
(dB). The threshold needs to be adjusted in accordance with the type of microphone in
use. To disable the function of MIC Activation Level, simply click on the MIC Activation
Level button.
Auto Activation
Dynamically adjusts the threshold by estimating the noise versus signal rate.
6.
Noise Reduction
Removes the remaining sound that the Noise Gate has left on top of your words and
sentences. The noise reduction level can be adjusted with a 0 to 100% slider. To
disable the function of Noise Reduction, simply click on the Noise Reduction button.
7.
Power button
Allows you to turn on and off all Nahimic 2s microphone effects in one click.
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Microphone Device Properties Panel
1.
Format
Allows to change the format, sample rate and bit rate of the current device (if the option
is available for the current device).
2.
Microphone Boost
Allows to boost the volume of the current microphone.
3.
Balance
Allows to modify the left / right balance of the current microphone.
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HD Audio Recorder 2 Audio Launchpad

The Audio Launchpad is one of the fresh new features of Nahimic 2. As its a feature designed for
broadcasters, it can be found in the tab of HD Audio Recorder 2.
The Audio Launchpad allows streamers to use prerecorded sounds during a livestream. These
sounds can also be heard by viewers. This tool will allow you to create your true audio identity.
Thus, your livestreams will be much more personalized and animated.
Thanks to the Audio Launchpad, you can trigger audio samples of your choice with your
keyboard or gamepad during your streaming sessions. With only a simple click on a pad, you will
trigger a sound.
1.
Properties button
Every pad can be customized by clicking the properties button that will appear in its
bottom right when hovering over it with your mouse cursor.
2.
Config1/ Config2/ Config3

There are 3 Config buttons underneath the Audio Launchpad, and each configuration
has 6 customizable pads. There are 8 default colors in the Pad Color enclosed in Pad
Properties panel that can be assigned to each pad. The 3 configurations are
independent, and only a configuration can take effect at a time.
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HD Audio Recorder 2 Pad Properties Panel
1.
Audio Sample
Assign a sound effect to each pad here. By default, there will a sound assigned to each
pad, however it will be allowed to change to each pad manually.
Click on [Browse] to appoint the file of the selected sound. By default, click on
Browse, you will be taken to the default folder that contains a selection of sounds
provided by Nahimic 2.
Click on [Play] button to listen to the selected sound.
The Audio Launchpad has been designed to trigger short sound clips that animate your
streaming sessions in a fun way. Thats why the only limitation we put is that Audio
Launchpad displays 30 seconds of the sound if your sound lasts more than 30
seconds, it will stop after this time.
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2.
Control
Assign a keyboard hotkey to each pad. To trigger a particular sound of each pad, simply
click on the pad in accordance with the selected sound, or press the appointed
keyboard hotkey. By default, there will be a keyboard hotkey appointed to each pad,
however it will be allowed to re-appoint the keyboard hotkey to each pad manually.
Move the mouse cursor to the hotkey field, and click on it. As soon as a blink
underscore appears, capture the keyboard hotkey now.
To cancel the keyboard hotkey captured, move the mouse cursor to the hotkey
field, and click on it.
3.
Pad Color
Assign a color to each pad. 8 default colors in the Pad Color that can be assigned to
each pad. To do so, follow the steps below:
Select a configuration among Config1/ Config2/ Config3 underneath the Audio

Launchpad.
Select a particular pad among the 6 pads of the selected Config.
Click on the Properties button of the selected pad to unfold the Pad Properties
panel.
Select a color among the 8 colors in the Pad Color.
Click on [OK] button to have the selection taking effect.
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HD Audio Recorder 2 Audio Lauchpad Settings
1.
Supported Software
2.
Audio Launchpad ON / OFF
Nahimics HD Audio Recorder 2 is compatible with XSplit Gamecaster.
With the function of Audio Launchpad enabled, users will be allowed to trigger the audio
samples with the keyboard hotkeys. The function can be disabled by switching this
option OFF.
3.
HD Audio Recorder 2 ON / OFF

The HD Audio Recorder 2 is, by default, automatically launched when a XSplit
Gamecaster 2 recording session is detected. The launch of the HD Audio Recorder 2
enables HD audio processing over an XSplit Gamecaster 2 recording with no
adjustments needed. The HD Audio Recorder 2 can be disabled by switching this
option OFF.
4.
Pop up message ON / OFF

When an XSplit Gamecaster 2 recording session is detected and the HD Audio
Recorder 2 is launched, a pop-up message will be displayed in your game to indicate
that the process is ongoing.
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Sound Tracker
The Audio Launchpad is one of the fresh new features of Nahimic 2. As its a feature designed for
broadcasters, it can be found in the tab of HD Audio Recorder 2.
The Sound Tracker is also a new feature of Nahimic 2. The Sound Tracker is an FPS oriented
feature that provides a visual indication localizing the source of the strongest sound while in a
game.
Thanks to this feature, players are able to see an approaching threat more definitively and easily,
thereby being even more dynamic.
The Sound Tracker captions the 5.1 and 7.1 sound streams processed by your audio system,
and is displayed in all applications and games using DirectX 9, 9c, 10 and 11.
Please remember the Sound Tracker is only available if you are using an audio device that
supports Nahimic 2 effects.
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ON / OFF Button
The Sound Tracker can be disabled by switching this option OFF.
2.
Hot key
The Sound Tracker can be disabled by using the keyboard hot key showing here.
3.
7.1 Audio Test

Activate this function to preview how the radar react during a game.
4.
Transparency
Adjust the transparency of the Sound Tracker, making it look more or less discrete.
5.
Scale
Adjust the scale of the Sound Tracker, making it look bigger or smaller.
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Preference
1.
Language
The language of Nahimic 2s UI is automatically selected, based on the OS language.
However, it is allowed to re-select the language manually in the preferences window.
The language options include English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, French,
German, Italian, Spanish, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Portuguese and Polish.
2.
Reset All
Reset all the settings back to defaults.
3.
Revision History
Find the revision history of Nahimic 2 here.
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XSplit Gamecaster (XGC)

Registering an account only takes a minute and lets us keep you up-to-date with the latest
releases and development news, as well as storing your personal settings in the cloud for easy
access on multiple devices.
When the XSplit Gamecaster application has been installed

successfully, its launch icon will appear in the system tray. Click on this
icon to launch.
Sign In
Use your XSplit Broadcaster account to log in if you have one, if you don't have an account yet,
go to XSplit.com to register one.
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Live Streaming and Recording

Below is the default tab of XSplit Gamecaster which tells you how to start Live Streaming or
recording in 3 easy steps.
1.
Switch to any game or open console viewer. When XSplit Gamecaster loads into your
game, you will see a notification that tells you what hot key is set to open the overlay.
The default hot key combination to show the XSplit Gamecaster overlay is CTRL + TAB.
2.
Press CTRL + TAB to show XSplit Gamecaster overlay.
3.
Click Stream to Live Streaming or click Record to start recording.
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Share Your Recordings
1.
Simply go to the Recordings tab.
2.
Find the video that you wish to share.
3.
Select the platform you wish to upload. The video must be uploaded to YouTube in
order to share on your social networks. If you have not set up a YouTube account,
follow a wizard to guide you through the process.
4.
Once the video has been uploaded to YouTube, you can select the service that you
wish to post the link. Follow the on-screen instructions to guide you through the
uploading and sharing process. Click Share to post the link to Facebook.
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Annotation
The built-in annotation feature enables you to draw and highlight selected parts of the
gameplay.
1.
2.
Hit CTRL + TAB to open your overlay, and select annotation icon in the top bar.
Press the F1 key to see the variety of tools available in annotation mode. To exit
annotation mode press the ESC key.
3.
You can add your commentary through drawings, sketches, and etc.
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Add a Webcam
With XSplit Gamecaster, it's easier than ever to add your webcam whether live streaming or
recording. Simply bring up the in-game overlay, click the camera button and then position it
anywhere. You need to press Fn + F6 to turn the Webcam function on beforehand.
1.
Add a webcam is Settings Tab. First, make sure you have your desired camera
selected in the Settings tab of the XSplit Gamecaster window.
2.
3.
Toggle your overlay and click on the camera icon to enable or disable your camera.
You can choose to have your camera shown only in your recording or stream, or you
can also pin it so you can see it in your game.
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Use Chroma Key

You can also activate Chroma Key and make your broadcast look even more immersive using a
green screen transparency effect.
Chroma keying allows you to take advantage of a chroma-compatible backdrop such as a green
screen to immerse yourself within the game play footage. Red, blue, and green are the
available colors for keying and you can adjust the threshold of the chroma key via the provided
slider.
1.
Locate CHROMA KEY in the Settings Tab, click it to enable.
2.
Shows your game face in the game play footage.
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In Game HUD
Set your camera to be visible to your screen viewer in-game to your viewer.
1.
Go to where your camera's position in the overlay, check the In Game HUD to ON.
2.
There you go, the screen shows in game HUD visibility to see the chat in game.
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In-game Overlay Introduction
Add a drawing to your stream or recording.
Share your live stream on your social networking sites.
Open Twitch panel to chat and edit broadcast title.

Chat via twitch Chat button allows you to make a Twitch chat.
Enable Camera.
Adjust the volume.
And turn on or turn off your microphone.
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Accounts
The Accounts tab give you access to live streaming, video sharing and social networks. Do it all
from a simple user-interface that works directly inside your favorite video game.
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Image Overlay
Customize your game by adding an image overlay. Use it to add your clan logo, your social
media links or even a full screen game overlay. First, you need to update to the latest version of
XSplit Gamecaster v. 1.7. The feature will not be available in old versions of XSplit Gamecaster.
Look on the Start tab of XSplit Gamecaster and you will be prompted if you are not on the latest
version.
Change the image overlay

1.
Launch your PC game (or open the console viewer) and open the XSplit Gamecaster
overlay. Click the icon to activate Image Overlay.
2.
Once activated, your image will initially be the XSplit Gamecaster logo.
3.
To change and adjust the image, just hover over the image with your mouse to see the
image toolbar. Click the icon to change the image.
4.
Then a window will open for you to choose your preferred image overlay. When youve
selected your graphic, click on the REPLACE IMAGE button or double-click on your
selected image
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Adjust the image overlay

When clicking on your chosen image, you can
re-position the image by dragging it or resize the
image by dragging the image outline.
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The Image Overlay Toolbar

When you click on your chosen image, an outline will appear with various highlighted sections
that you can use to resize the image. You can re-position the image by dragging the image.
Visibility
The first option toggles visibility modes for the image. You can choose whether to show the
image to your viewers and/or yourself.
Opacity
Set the opacity of Image Overlay. This controls the transparency of the image. A value of
100% means no transparency.
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Aspect Ratio Lock

The third option (the arrow) toggles image aspect ratio lock on/off. It is usually suggested to
keep this "on".
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SteelSeries Engine 2 (SSE 2)

When the SteelSeries Engine 2 application has been installed
successfully, its launch icon will appear in the system tray. Click on this
icon to launch.
Main Window
1.
Device Name: Shows model name of your notebook.
2.
Function Pages: Select major functions from Buttons, Colors, Settings, Properties,
and Statistics tabs.
3.
News: Click to link to SteelSeries news webpage.
4.
Actions: Select to edit a keyboard macro and drag it to left keyboard layout to replace it.
5.
Profiles: Click on the profile name and edit Series Default and custom profiles created
by the user.
6.
Keyboard Layout: Shows the keyboard of a corresponding model.
7.
Tips: Shows a description when the mouse pointer is over the area.
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Buttons
This tab allows user to assign custom actions to any programmable button, and to see a layout of
the laptop with a brief overview of the assignment. After installing the SteelSeries Engine 2, you
will need to right click on the icon in the taskbar and open it.
1.
Scale
Here you can choose to scale the keyboard on this screen. On to scale keyboard to the size
of your screen or Off to the size of original pixel size.
2.
Keyboard Layout
Keyboard Layout will show the keyboard of a corresponding model. Hotkeys illuminating
green frame with mouse cursor movement indicates user defined hotkeys. Just right-click
on a key, a gamer can easily customize every individual key as hot key to personalize
his/her own play style, greatly increase the convenience on key usage.
Note: Fn, F1 to F12 keys has been excluded to hotkeys to reduce the possibility of
accidentally striking.
3.
Active Layer and Layers Setting

The SteelSeries Engine MSI gaming laptops incorporated supports four keyboard layers for
gamers to set four usage scenarios. Press Fn+1 to 4 to switch layers.
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Action Type
SteelSeries 2 application allows you to choose between four types of actions for a key Keypress Macro, Text Macro, Launch Application and Disable Key.
Keypress Macro
The Keypress Macro type simulates mouse and keyboard inputs at a kernel level.
1.
Designate a hotkey from keyboard layout.
2.
Name the hotkey in Name field.
3.
Select Keypress Macro in Action Type dropdown menu.
4.
Enter Keypresses and click Record Delays to record delay between signals.
5.
For advanced tweaks, click Advanced, and then follow the on-screen instructions to
Advanced Macro Editor window where you can fine-tune the signal delay times.
6.
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Click Save in bottom left corner in the main screen.
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Text Macro
The "Text Macro" type is used to copies and pastes the specified text.
1.
2.
3.
Select Text Macro in Action Type dropdown menu.
4.
Enter strings in Text field. Multilingual strings supported.
5.
Set hotkeys for Start Key and Send Key as text macro ready, you will be able to start
keystringssend in one keystroke. A macro that spams multiple keys with one
keypress.
6.
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Launch Application
The "Launch Application" type launches the designated game or other application.
1.
2.
3.
Select Launch Application in Action Type dropdown menu.
4.
In Application field, select the specific application by clicking Browse.
5.
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Disable Key
Disable Key ensures that nothing happens when the button is pressed. Finally there's the
Macro Editor that can disable the keyboard when needed, among other tasks.
1.
2.
3.
Select Disable Key in Action Type dropdown menu.
4.
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Color
By clicking on the Colors tab, users can fully customize the keyboard illumination from the
individual and group color settings to the intensity of the illumination.
Active Layer
This part shows current layer of backlit keyboard.
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Effect
User can choose backlight modes, six usage scenarios available.
1.
2.
Select desired effects in the list.

Set backlight LED color by clicking on a color zone, and color setting windows will pop
up. Then follow the on-screen instructions to continue.
3.
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Settings
Select keyboard layout language
You can configure the language of your keyboard layout, 17 languages available.
1.
Select local language.
2.
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Select User Interface language

1.
Locate SteelSeries icon on system tray, and right-click Settings.
2.
Select language in SteelSeries Settings Dialog and Click OK.
3.
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Properties
User can launch specific profile according to corresponding games, for example, use profile 1
for First-Personal Shooting games (FPS), and profile 2 for Defense of the Ancients (DotA)
games.
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Profiles
The left hand side list in the SteelSeries Engine is specifically for Profiles - Default profiles
including the SteelSeries Default and custom profiles created by the user.
To import, export, rename, copy or delete a profile, right click on the profile name and select the
desired function.
Profiles will be applicable to SteelSeries Engine-supported devices or MSI gaming notebooks.
Profile Activation Options.

User can set the Profile to be automatically selected when the following applications are active.
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Statistics
Use the Statistics module to record your keyboard or mouse actions. You can then use this
information to fine tune your macros as well as your key and mouse button assignments to
optimize your tools to play and work.
Statistics tab highlights the most frequently used keys. This solution also runs monitoring tests
during any game or application, and enables users to calculate their Actions Per Minute (APM)
to improve gaming efficiency and customize key locations.
1.
2.
Click Start to start key presses record.

Keyboard layout shows with both color and numbers the frequency of your key or
button presses. Then review the peripheral heat map, which shows with both color and
numbers the frequency of your key or button presses.
3.
Time field shows duration of the record.
4.
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SteelSeries Engine 3 (SSE 3)

When the SteelSeries Engine 3 application has been installed
successfully, SteelSeries logo will appear in the system tray. Click on
the icon to access the launch SteelSeries Engine 3.
SteelSeries Engine 3 is only available in selected Gaming Series only.
Main Window
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1.
MY GEAR: The MY GEAR tab lists recognized SteelSeries devices which can be
clicked to access advanced settings.
2.
LIBRARY: The LIBRARY tab shows what programs trigger a configuration for each
device.
3.
Icons: from left to right, Update, Setting, Cloud.

Update: SteelSeries Engine 3 notifies you of updates for both Engine software and
firmware for your devices.
Setting: Select a language in Settings and Learn
more about current software and firmware in
"About".
Cloud: Users now have the ability to backup,
share, and sync your configuration profiles
through the SteelSeries CloudSync across all your
platforms. Simply log in with your SteelSeries ID
and all your configurations will be available
wherever you are.
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MY GEAR
Images shown here are for reference only, and may be different from the actual models users
purchased.
1.
Macro Editor: Click "LAUNCH" to bring Macro Editor.
2.
View Options: View options allow you to show or to hide Key Zone 1, Brightness and
Layouts.
3.
Active/Sleep Lighting Effect: User can edit backlight modules when in Active and in
Sleep mode. This function is only available on GE62/GE72.
4.
Brightness: Customize the color, effects, and levels of illumination on your notebook.
5.
Key Zone: Click Key Zone 1 or 2 to call keyboard editor.
6.
Configs: You can also open a configuration window on the left, where you can access,
create and edit your various profiles.
7.
Color: User can edit RGB color. This function is only available on GE62/GE72.
8.
Preview: Live preview allows user to check edited backlight settings immediately.
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Macro Editor
Clicking the Launch button brings up the Macro screen. Macros can be recorded with a fixed
15ms delay or in real-time. Once recorded the Macro (and its delays) can be edited and
saved.
1.
Click Start to record your Macros (both Mouse and Keyboard is supported).
2.
Click Stop to check the recorded Macro.
3.
Set Delay Option (As Recorded, Fixed Delay, or No Delay) to your preference. Select
Save to finish.
4.
A simple click of the Manage button allows you to create, edit or delete all of the Macros
that you may well have amassed.
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View Options
View options allow you to show or to hide Key Zone 1, Brightness and Layouts. Uncheck left
to hide Key Zone 1 and right to Brightness and Layouts.
1.
Default is both checked as below.
2.
You can uncheck both when needed.
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Active/Sleep Lighting Effect

Here are total seven backlight combinations selectable from Active and Sleep tab. This
function is NOT available on GT80.
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1.
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Steady Mode: Light up and remain steady.
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2.
Gaming Mode: Only the LEDs on the left remain enabled.
3.
Breathing Mode: The alternating bright and dim appearance of the selected color
creates a pulsating breathing effect.
4.
Audio Mode: Lights with sound outputted by the laptop and enables different colors of
keyboard lighting in accordance to the sound being played. Turn on the audio setting
and crank the volume to 30%+.
5.
Wave Mode: The LEDs alternate between the selected color and darkness in a
6.
Dual Color Mode: The whole keyboard LEDs alternate between two selected colors.
7.
Illumination Off: No backlight.
gradation which flows from right to left.
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Brightness
Here are four level of brightness.
Key Zone 1
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Key Zone
Buttons assign custom actions to any programmable button and provides an image layout of
your device with a brief overview of the assignment
Button Assignment
1.
Click to Key Zone 1 or Key Zone 2 to bring up keyboard editor.
Key Zone 2
Key Zone 1
2.
All keys except the Fn key can be reprogrammed in Keyboard Buttons. Here you can
assign custom actions to any of the eight programmable buttons, including Macros,
Key-presses and Media functions.
Default: Act as a default keyboard function

Breathing Mode: The alternating bright and dim appearance of the selected color
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Marcos: Call an already edited macro.

Mouse Buttons: Simulate mouse event. Click to find 8 programmable buttons (B1
to B8) as figure below.
Keyboard Buttons: Simulate keyboard input.

Media Buttons: Simulate media buttons.
Deactivate: You can disable the keyboard when needed.
Launch Application: Launch applications quickly.
Launch Configuration: Switch Configuration.
Note: Macros, Mouse Buttons and Keyboard Buttons support looping function.
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Looping function definition

1.
Play Once
Every press can send signal once only.
Delay time is not adjustable.
Frequency of signal output is not adjustable.
Signals can be triggered by pressing or releasing.
2.
Play N times
Pressing the key once can send signal N times.
Delay time between signals can be adjusted.
Frequency of signal output is adjustable.
3.
Repeat While Pressed

Hold the key pressing can send signals repeatedly.
Signals cannot be triggered by pressing or releasing.
4.
Toggle Auto Repeat

Send signals repeatedly after pressed the button.
Press again to stop sending signals.
5.
Toggle Hold
Send signals repeatedly after pressed the button.
Press any key to stop sending signals.
Delay time between signals cannot be adjusted.
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Configs
You can also open a configuration window on the left, where you can access, create and edit
your various profiles.
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Colors
With SteelSeries 3, user can edit RGB color in the software. Just one click on the color zone,.
Users can enter color code or choose the color directly. This function is NOT available on
GT80.
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Preview
Live preview allows you to check edited backlight combinations real-time. The default live
preview is set to on.
Layouts
Here you can choose your keyboard region.
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LIBRARY
The LIBRARY tab shows what programs trigger a configuration for each device.
1.
Add An Application: Open an application.
2.
Add a Device: Select a device you wish to bind to the application.
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MSI True Color

MSI True Color allows a user to select the best color setting for the
content being viewed. It characterizes and controls laptop panels for
precise image presentation. When the application is opened, the display
automatically changes to the assigned color setting.
When the True Color application has been installed successfully, its
launching icon will appear in the system tray. Click on this icon to launch.
Basic & Advanced View Modes

There are basic mode and advanced View Modes in True Color. Basic View Mode provides
quick access to six View Modes. Advanced View Mode allows users to customize the user
defined settings and give access to True Colors tools. Click on the triangle at the bottom of the
application can switch between basic and advanced View Modes in True Color.
Basic View Mode
Advanced View
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About View Modes

The following View Modes are supported: Gamer, Anti-Blue, sRGB,
Designer (model dependent), Adobe RGB(model dependent), Office and Movie.
For playing games.
For reduce the amount of blue light that is emitted from the
display to reduce eye fatigue.
For accurate color when viewing images on the web.
For designer applications. (model dependent)
For accurate color when viewing images and other media

created in the Adobe RGB color space. (model dependent)
For office and productivity applications.
For watching movies.
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Hot Keys (for select models only)

True Color supports hot keys to launch the application or a control strip with access to View
Modes.
: Press and hold the [Fn] key, and then press the [Z] key to launch the True Color
application. Or you can use True Color quick launch button
to launch it.
: Press and hold the [Fn] key, and then press the [A] key to launch the mini View
Mode application for quick access to View Modes. Or you can use True Color quick launch
button
to launch it.
Note: This True Color quick launch button is for select models only.
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Gamer
Gamer View Mode customizes to best suit the user's game preferences. Gamer View Mode
Settings can be saved, exported, or imported to share with other users. Any adjustments will be
automatically saved to Gamer View Mode.
Gamer View Mode Settings

Use the respective slider to adjust their brightness, contrast, gamma, Red, Green and Blue value.
Reset
Press this key can reset the value of brightness, contrast, gamma, Red, Green and Blue to the
default settings.
Profiles
There are 5 options in Gamer profile drop down menu:
1.
Save As: Save the current display

adjustments and this setting can be
applied to the display at any time.
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Export: Select this option to choose

which profile to export.
3.
Import: Select this option will open

the Open dialog which provides a
left list of file names to import. Once
imported, the profile name will
appear in the drop down menu.
4.
Delete: Delete the profile from the

drop down menu.
5.
Cancel: Close the dialog box.
Note: User created profiles are only visible in the View Mode where they were created.
Gamer profiles are only visible in the Gamer profile drop down menu. Designer profiles are
only visible in the Designer profile drop down menu.
Adjust Color Temperature
Fine tunes the color temperature of the display.
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Anti-Blue
Anti-Blue View Mode reduces the amount of blue light that is emitted from the display and
provides more comfort during extended use. Select any of the Anti-Blue View Modes setting will
be automatically saved to Anti-Blue. It allows the user to adjust the blue intensity and brightness
value in multimedia, browsing, Office or reading mode.
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sRGB
sRGB View Mode accurate color when view images on the web. It allows the user to adjust the
brightness value in sRGB settings, any change will be automatically saved to sRGB View Mode.
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Designer (optional, the supported panel may vary from different model)
Designer View Mode customizes to best suit the user's design applications. Designer View
Modes can be saved, exported, or imported to shave with other users. Any adjustments will be
automatically saved to Designer View Mode.
Designer View Mode Settings

Model Settings
Use the respective slider to adjust their brightness, contrast, gamma, Red, Green and Blue
value.
Reset
Press this key can reset the value of brightness, contrast, gamma, Red, Green and Blue to
the default settings.
Profiles
There are four options in Designer profile drop down menu:
1.
Save As: Save the current display adjustments and this setting can be applied to the
display at any time.
2.
Import: Select this option will open the Open dialog which provides a left list of file
names to import. Once imported, the profile name will appear in the drop down menu.
3.
Export: Select this option to choose which profile to export.
4.
Delete: Delete the profile from the drop down menu.
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Color Space
Select the color space of the display from Native, Rec.709 and sRGB.
Color Temperature
Select the displays white point from Warm, Neutral and Cool.
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Adobe RGB (optional, the supported panel may vary from different model)
Adobe RGB View Mode accurate color when viewing images and other media created in the
Adobe RGB color space. Adobe RGB View Mode can be saved, exported, or imported to share
with other users. Any adjustments will be automatically saved to Adobe RGB View Mode.
Adobe RGB View Mode Settings

Model Settings
Use the respective slider to adjust their brightness, contrast, gamma, Red, Green and Blue
value.
Reset
Press this key can reset the value of brightness, contrast, gamma, Red, Green and Blue to
the default settings.
Profiles
There are four options in Adobe RGB profile drop down menu:
1.
Save As: Save the current display adjustments and this setting can be applied to the
display at any time.
2.
Import: Select this option will open the Open dialog which provides a left list of file
names to import. Once imported, the profile name will appear in the drop down menu.
3.
Export: Select this option to choose which profile to export.
4.
Delete: Delete the profile from the drop down menu.
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Color Temperature
Select the displays white point from Warm, Neutral and Cool.
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Office
Office View Mode is designed for productivity applications commonly used in the workplace.
It allows the user to adjust the brightness value in Office settings, any change will be
automatically saved to Office View Mode.
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Movie
Office View Mode can enhance your movie viewing experience. It allows the user to adjust the
brightness value in Movie settings, any change will be automatically saved to Movie View Mode.
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Tools- App SyncTM

There are 4 tools in True Color: App SyncTM, Desktop Partition, Options and Help. You can
change the mode/profile of any respective activated application. This list allows the user view
different content correctly and easily with the appropriate mode/profile. Press Refresh,
Browse or Delete key can change the setting of App SyncTM. Check or uncheck Activate
can turn on or off App SyncTM.
To Assign a Mode/Profile to an Open Application

1. Open the App Sync Pane.
2. Select the Refresh button.
3. The application name will appear in the list of entries.
4. Locate the application and select the drop down menu under Mode/Profile.
5. Select the Mode/Profile name to be assigned.
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Desktop Partition
Desktop Partition is a simple utility that organizes the display in predefined regions. Dragging a
window to any region automatically aligns the window for better organization and less desktop
clutter. Windows can be sent to any region across multiple displays with a simple mouse click.
Customize button allows a user to define the location of the splits, press it and click to define
the regions.
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Options
In the left list of the following menu, options in use will have an "X" in the check box. Move the
cursor over the box to check /uncheck can turn on or off the option.
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Help
Provides support information for True Color. Press User Manual can open the related user
manual of True Color; click Check for Update can update the current version to the latest
version; press Tech Support can open the website of True Color; or press Reset View Modes
can reset all the View Modes to their default values.
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Shortcut Manager
When the Shortcut Manager application has been installed successfully,
the Shortcut Manager 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 Shortcut Manager application.
Icons and Notifications
System Tray Icons
Shortcut Manager Enabled Shortcut Manager Disabled
On-Screen Notifications
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Main Window
1.
Profile Manager: To add, delete, import, or export hotkey setting profiles.
2.
Shortcut Enable/ Disable: To Enable or Disable the selected hotkey profile.
3.
Hotkey Sets: Setting up the Hotkey Sets here. Each profile has 8 Hotkey Sets. Three
shortcut types are available for selecting: Shortcuts, Commands, and Launch.
4.
5.
List of Disabled Keys: 4 keys on the keyboard can be disabled for each profile.
Keyboard Layout: Use the keyboard here to set up the Hotkey Set. This area is also
used to show the detailed Hotkey settings. The selected hotkeys on the keyboard
layout above will be colored with different color which represents different function type:
Shortcuts, Commands, Launch, and Disabled Keys.
6.
Language: Select a supported language from English, French, German, or Japanese

in the drop menu.
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Getting Started
Now, follow the step by step instructions below to setup a personal shortcut profile in Shortcut
Manager.
Create a new profile

Create a new profile while using Shortcut Manager.
5.
Give a name for the new profile.
6.
Click [OK] to continue.
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Define [Shortcuts] Hotkey

This function makes a single hotkey to trigger at most 10 characters instantly.
1.
Select a Hotkey Set from 8 Hotkey Sets.
2.
Move the mouse cursor to keyboard layout and select a key for this Hotkey Set.
3.
Give a name to this Hotkey Set: [MSI]
4.
Select the function of this Hotkey Set: [Shortcuts]
5.
To define another Hotkey Set, repeat the steps shown above.
[Q] on the keyboard is selected as an example.
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Click on [Record] and then key in at most 10 keyboard strokes, including typewrite
keys, numeric keys, cursor keys and function keys.
Click on [Stop] when finish keying in.
Click on [Reset] to clear the characters entered previously.
Advanced Settings
1.
Start Time and End Time: Adjust time length of key stroke.
2.
Respond Time: Slide the scroll bar to adjust the hotkey responding rate.
3.
Loop Gap: Choose a desired selection from the pull-down menu to make the hotkey
execute repeatedly in a selected interval from 1 sec to 10 sec. Once the hotkey is
triggered with Loop Gap selected, the application will continue executing the instructed
hotkey function repeatedly until this hotkey is pressed again.
When None is selected, the hotkey will only be executed once.
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Define [Commands] Hotkey

This function makes a single hotkey to trigger a set of message content with no limit on the
number of words.
1.
2.
3.
Give a name to this Hotkey Set: [Workstation]
4.
Select the function of this Hotkey Set: [Commands]
5.
Enter the command in texts under [Message Content]
6.
[E] on the keyboard is selected as an example.
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Define Compound [Commands] Hotkey

A single hotkey will also be capable of triggering a compound command, if required. A
compound command is composed with 3 main orders: Start key, Message Content, and
Send Key. Maximum 5 movements for Start key and Send key are allowed. No limit on the
number of words for Message Content.
Rec Start Key/ Stop Record/ Clear Start Key: Make a Start key that comprises any
command given by the keyboard, such as SHIFT, CTRL, or ALT, etc..
Message Content: Give command in texts here.
Rec Send Key/ Stop Record/ Clear Send Key: Make a Send key that comprises any
command given by the keyboard, such as SHIFT, CTRL, or ALT, etc..
Follow the steps below to make a compound command:
1.
Click [Rec Start Key]
2.
Give commands with the physical keyboard.
3.
Click [Stop Record]
4.
Enter the command in texts under [Message Content]
example: [Enter + Left_Shift + Numpad_* + Left_Shift + Numpad_*]
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5.
Click [Rec Send Key]
6.
Give commands with the physical keyboard.
7.
Click [Stop Record]
8.
Click [Clear Start Key] or [Clear Send Key] to delete commands given previously for
9.
Once this Hotkey Set is enabled, pressing the hotkey of [E] on the keyboard, you may
example: [Left_Shift + 3 + Left_Shift + 3]
Start Key or Send Key, if needed.

see the result shown as below.
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Define [Launch] Hotkey

This function makes a single hotkey to activate a particular application, tool or file.
1.
2.
3.
Give a name to this Hotkey Set: [Paint]
4.
Select the function of this Hotkey Set: [Lanuch]
[T] on the keyboard is selected as an example.
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5.
Click on [Browse] to select an application or a file to be launched.
6.
The tool of [Paint] is set to be activated for Launch hotkey as an example here.
7.
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Setup [Disabled Keys]

Keys on the keyboard may be disabled temporarily if necessary. Setup the Disabled Keys
under this section.
1.
Click on the [Disabled Keys] section.
2.
Click keys on keyboard layout to select keys to be disabled.
3.
Maximum 4 keys can be disabled for each profile.
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Apply Hotkey Profile to keyboard

Once the Hotkey Sets are defined successfully, remember to make the selections take effect
for the physical keyboard.
1.
Select a [Profile]
2.
Click on [Shortcut Disabled] to make this button turn to [Shortcut Enabled]
3.
There will be check icon for the hotkey profile which has been activated.
NEW: Create a new profile.

IMPORT: Import profiles from disk.
EXPORT: Export profiles to disk.
Shortcut Disabled/ Enabled: Turn Off/On the Hotkey.
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Profile Editing
The created Profile can be edited if needed. Move the mouse cursor to a profile and then
right click the mouse.
Copy/ Paste: Copy and paste an existed profile.

Delete: Delete a profile.
Rename: Change the profiles name.
Hotkey Sets Editing

1.
Move the mouse cursor to a Hotkey Set and then right click the mouse.
2.
Select [Copy], and then move the mouse cursor to another Hotkey Set where the
3.
Right click the mouse again, and then select [Paste].
4.
A new and different Hotkey name will be given to this Hotkey Set.
copied hotkey will be pasted.
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Keyboard Language Selections

Shortcut Manager supports multilingual user interface for the keyboard.
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Keyboard LED Manager (KLM)

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.
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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.
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 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.
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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.
3. 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
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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.
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.
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Wave Mode:
1. 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.
2. Select a desired LED color for each LED section by clicking on the color
wheel.
Indicators located below the keyboard diagram.
4. To group the three LED sections into one main section, click [ Lock
Keyboard ]
5. Only a single LED color can be selected for the keyboard LEDs.
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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.
3. The two selected colors will be shown on the LED Color Indicator.
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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.
Off Mode: Turn off the Keyboard LED function.
Breathing Mode:
1. The keyboard LEDs of each section will be individually lit with the selected
LED color in order and then darkened with a steady rhythm.
2. 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.
Keyboard ] so that only one LED color can be selected for the keyboard
LEDs.
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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.
Keyboard ], so that only one LED color can be selected for the keyboard
LEDs.
Adjust the Brightness Level of the Keyboard Backlight LEDs

The brightness 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.
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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
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Shift Mode
Upon successful installation of the Shift application, there will be a launch
icon pinned in the system tray list. Clicking on the tray icon
in the
lower right-hand corner of the screen will bring out all hidden items, select
the Shift icon to launch or press Fn and F7 to launch the Shift application.
Note: System Control Manager (SCM) is prerequisite to successful Shift
application installation.
Shift Mode Icons

Shift application shows current modes by four different colors with each indicating a level of
CPU overclocking.
1.
Sport Mode (Red): Overclocking the CPU to desired performance by user settings.
2.
Comfort Mode (Orange): System default setting.
3.
Creen Mode (Green): Disabling CPU turbo and keeping to lower CPU
frequencies/voltage.
4.
Inactive Mode (Grey): Disabling CPU turbo (The Shift mode only activates with AC
power)
Note: Shift application only activates when AC Power is connected, and the Shift application
will not work alongside other overclocking applications such as Dragon Gaming Center
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Switching the Shift Mode

Press Fn and F7 to switch between Sport / Comfort / Green modes and shift the performance.
The following figures will appear on the screen telling which mode is activated.
1.
Sport Mode (Red)
2.
Comfort Mode (Orange)
3.
Green Mode (Green)
Warning Message
If AC Power is not connected, the following warning status will pop up. You may choose to
re-connect to AC mains for use of Shift applications.
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Adjust CPU Ratio

This function allows you to overclock the CPU through Shift application. Right click on the Shift
application icon and select CPU Ratio. Or you can choose EXIT to close the Shift application.
Right click on the Shift application icon and select the desired CPU Ratio. Or you can choose
EXIT to close the Shift application. The default setting is 37x.
Note: CPU Ratio offers 5 selections only under Sport mode.
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Help Desk
Help Desk allows a user to get live update information, receive the latest
news and important notices.
When the Help Desk application has been installed successfully, its
launching icon will appear in the system tray and on the desktop. Click on
this icon to launch it, or you can open it from the Windows Start menu.
When executing Help Desk application, the device will scan to check for new update and get the
latest FAQ information.
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Main Window
Product Name: The marketing name of the machine you use.

OS: The operation systems name and its version.
Version: The version number of the current running program.
4 live update information: FAQ, System Info, Online Help and Settings.
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FAQ
The FAQ page lists frequently asked questions for specific product (which is the current
machine) and common questions for all products. Each item in the list is a clickable hyperlink
to open a webpage of that FAQ record.
Click Video Tutorial on the bottom of this page can open webpage to get more professional
staffs and quick answers about your questions.
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System Info
It shows the product information about this machine and user can click on Export System Info
to export to a text file as attachment.
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Online Help
It allows the users to ask questions online, get warranty information, discuss with others in MSI
Forum, find service location and open webpage of MSI global site, MSI Facebook Group and
MSI YouTube channel respectively.
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Settings
It shows current setting of frequency to check for updates. User can change the frequency of
news/ FAQ feed respectively
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Sizing Options (Only available in selected models)

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 (dots per inch)buttons in the main window: 100%, 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).
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5 Preview Windows
When select one DPI setting will bring the following respective preview image:
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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, the updated DPI setting will take
effect..
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Best DPI for the Display

We recommend you to apply the following DPI settings to get the best DPI for the display.
Resolution
Best DPI
Resolution<1920X1080
100%
1920X1080 <= Resolution<2880 x 1620
125%
2880 x 1620 (3K panel)
150%
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MSI Battery Calibration

When the MSI Battery Calibration application has been installed
successfully, the Battery Calibration launch icon will appear in the MSI
folder of the Start menu. Click on this icon to launch the Battery
Calibration application. It is recommended to go through the Battery
Calibration process every 3 months to have the best battery life.
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, it is required to check that the following
conditions:
a. The AC/DC adapter must be connected.
b. The battery must be installed properly.
c. No any other application is activated.
A red signal will appear, if any condition listed above does not meet the requirement.
4.
Left click on the Start icon to start the Battery Calibration process.
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5.
The calibration process status will be shown on the display telling users that the system is
now charging, recharging, or discharging.
6.
Calibration completed.
Note: MSI recommends doing Battery Calibration every 3 months to

have the best battery life.
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If the calibration process kept going failed, please replace the battery only with the same
or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Consult an authorized retailer or
service center for further information and assistance.
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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.
3.
If the battery of the notebook is not installed properly or removed during the calibration
process, the warning notification will appear.
4.
Please double check that the battery is installed properly, and then press the Try Again
button to continue the calibration process.
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System Control Manager (SCM)

System Control Manager (SCM) is a software application 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.
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.
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 applications.
Office Mode
Select this mode when dealing with office documentation tasks.
ECO Off
Select to disable ECO Engine.
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F6: Webcam
F10: Airplane Mode
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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 Dragon Gaming Center is installed.
To restore this function, uninstalling Dragon 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 then 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
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Dragon Gaming Center (optionally supported)

When the application of Dragon Gaming Center is installed, activate Dragon Gaming Center
with Quick Launch P1 Fn key.
F4: Dragon Gaming Center
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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 out the
System Control Manager interface as shown below.
1.
Devices ON/ OFF

Click on the device icon to switch the selected device on or off recurrently.
2.
Brightness Level
Click on the Left/ Right arrow to turn the display brightness level up and down.
Volume Level
Click 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 clicking on the icons.
4.
Display ON/ OFF

Click 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)

Click 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.)
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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 manufacturers
default settings when it is needed.
The illustrations and instructions provided here are for reference only and may vary from
different operating system supported.
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 Users 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.
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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.
2.
Prepare the number of the writable disk as requested.
3.
Place the disk into the optical drive device, and then select [Burn].
4.
Note: Closing the other applications while burning the recovery disk is suggested.
5.
Click [Close] when a disk is successfully created.
6.
Click [Next] to continue the procedure of creating and burning recovery disks.
7.
Exchange and place the rest disks into the optical drive device as instructed.
8.
All recovery disks created and burned successfully.
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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.
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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.
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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.
10.
Follow the on-screen instructions to continue.
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Gaming Center (for Gaming Series only) ................................................. 7

Dragon Gaming Center (DGC) (for Gaming Series only)....................... 35

Nahimic 2 (for selected models only) ....................................................... 48

XSplit Gamecaster (for Gaming Series only) .......................................... 64

SteelSeries Engine 2 (SSE 2) (for Gaming Series only) ........................ 78

SteelSeries Engine 3 (SSE 3) (for selected Gaming Series only) .............. 93

MSI True Color (for selected models only)............................................. 109

Shortcut Manager (for Workstation Series only) ..................................... 127

Shift Mode (for Workstation Series only) ................................................ 152

Help Desk (for selected models only) .................................................... 156

Sizing Options (for selected models only) ............................................. 162

Battery Calibration ................................................................... 167

System Control Manager (SCM) .............................................. 172

Recovery Image Backup Tool.................................................. 178

to add a category. User can have a maximum of four categories.

Note: the default category "MSI App" cannot be renamed or deleted.

Launch or delete app shortcuts

to call up mini mode.

to restore main program.

LED Wizard (Only available in selected models)

Sleep Mode Setting

Sleep Mode Setting

A pop-up message will ask you to sign out to apply changes.

Check Launch App box.

Click [+] to add a maximum of four applications.

Click [Apply] to apply Profile 01 setting.

Download Dragon Dashboard

Configure the Mobile Connection

Tool & Help

Dragon Dashboard (iOS&Android)

How to Install Dragon Dashboard

Find MSI Dragon Dashboard on App Store or Google Play Store.

Connect the Mobil Device to Your NB/PC

Find and Connect the Mobil device to your NB/PC Manually

Enter the same IP Address shown on Mobile Center.

LED Wizard (only available in selected models)

Tap to select a profile from the drop-down list.

Tap [Leave] to leave Profile Setting.

to enter Profile Setting.

Disconnect the Mobile Device from Your NB/PC

Tap this button to unfold the Selection Menu.

Tap [Disconnect] to disconnect the mobile device from your NB/PC.

Dragon Gaming Center

System Monitor: This item shows current system loading information.

Utility: Default has included some pre-installed software shortcuts.

Follow the onscreen instructions to add a new utility.

Follow the onscreen instructions to add a new game.

Display & Audio

Hybrid Power (optionally supported)

Hybrid Power Status Chart

Intel Core i7-68HK processor

Dragon Gaming Center

You can see current CPU status.

Audio General Settings

Next/ Previous Page Button

Audio Device Properties Panel

Microphone General Settings

MIC Activation Level

Microphone Device Properties Panel

HD Audio Recorder 2 Audio Launchpad

Config1/ Config2/ Config3