User Guide
Contents
Chapter Getting Started
Safety Precaution Notations
Before You Start
Text Notations
Copyright
OS and Software Support
About the Product Capacity Representation Standard
About the capacity representation of the storage
Safety Precautions
Installation Related
Keep the plastic bags out of the reach of children
There is a danger of suffocation
Power Related
Do not touch the main plug or power cord with wet hands
Do not unplug the power cord by pulling the cable only
There is a danger of electric shock or fire
AC Adapter Usage Precautions
Connect the power cord to the AC adapter firmly
Use only the AC adapter supplied with the product
Battery Usage Related
Use an authorized battery and AC adapter only
There is a danger of electric shock or choking
Usage Related
There is a danger of an explosion or fire
Upgrade Related
Never disassemble the power supply or AC adapter
This may result in harming or burning your skin
Security and Movement Related
Failure to do so may cause electric shock
Use only a battery authorized by Samsung Electronics
Do not place a heavy object over the product
Dispose of worn-out batteries properly
Use a wall outlet or multi-plug with a grounding part
Do not drop or knock the product
Do not insert your fingers into the PC Card Slot
Check CDs for cracks and damage prior to use
Carefully touch a part or device of the product
Take care not to throw or drop a computer part or device
Use parts authorized by Samsung Electronics only
Never disassemble or repair the product by yourself
Safety Precautions
Using the Power Supply in an Airplane
When Using the AC Power Plug
When Using the Auto Adapter
When Using the Airplane Charging Coverter
Proper Posture During Computer Use
Proper Posture
Eye Position
Hand Position
Keep your arm at a right angle as shown by the figure
Volume Control Headphones and Speakers
Check your volume first to listen to music
Use Time Break Time
Illumination
Overview
Front View
Status Indicators
Power
Fn Lock
Caps Lock
Right View
CD Drive ODD Plays CD or DVD titles
Camera, etc
Left View
Battery Latches
Battery
Bottom View
Compartment Cover
Adjusting the screen brightness
Turning the Computer On and Off
Turning the computer on
About Windows Activation
Click Settings Power
Turning the computer off
On the desk top
Purchased operating system
Unlocking the screen
Chapter Using Windows
What is Microsoft Windows?
Viewing Help+Tips
Displaying Help
On the Start screen, select Help+Tips
App Refers to the apps that are currently installed
Screen At a Glance
Start screen
Charms is hidden at the right
Using the Start button
Desktop
Charms
Move to the Start screen Start button
Using the Charms
Activating the Charms
Changing the Settings
Change PC settings
Icon Name Function Description Click the Charms Settings
Network
Using Apps
Using Apps
Starting/Exiting an App
Using split screens
Store App
Camera App at a Glance
Adding/Removing an App to/from the Start Screen
Select Camera From the Start screen To take photos, select
To play the photo or movie
To edit photos
Using the Windows Store
Configuring your Microsoft Account
Windows Hot Key Function
Chapter Using the computer
Keyboard
Shortcut Keys
Shortcut Keys
Name Function
Settings
Other Function Keys
Performs the right-click mouse function touchpad
Touchpad
Basic Touchpad Functions
Click Function
Moving the cursor on the screen
Configuring the Gesture Function
Right Button Function
Drag Function
Scroll Function
Charms Menu Activating Function
Zoom Functions
Last Run Window Opening Function
Auto-locking when connecting USB mouse
Desktop Settings Control Panel Hardware and Sound Touchpad
Touchpad On/Off Function
Locking with shortcut keys
Using CD Drive
To eject a CD when the CD drive does not work or
Multi Card Slot
Example SD Card
Memory Card Naming
To remove a memory card
Click to open the folder and click View Files
To format a memory card
Click the File Explorer icon
Connecting an External Display Device
About the connection cable
Connecting to the monitor port Optional
PC Screen only
Duplicate
Extend
Connecting through the Hdmi port Optional
Using AMD Graphics Effectively optional
Adding programs for PowerXpress graphics technology
Using Nvidia graphics more efficiently optional
Select 3D Settings Manage 3D settings in the left pane
Select the Program Settings tab
Have to register the program in the Nvidia Panel
Adjusting the Volume
Adjusting the Volume using the Keyboard
Adjusting the Volume using the Volume Adjustment Program
Using the Sound Recorder
Using SoundAlive
Settings Control Panel Hardware and Sound
Right-click over the Speakers and select Properties
Select the SoundAlive tab and select one of the modes
Controlling the Brightness Using the Keyboard
Switching the picture mode
Click the Charms menu Settings Screen Adjustment icon
Click Settings Display Color tone
Saving battery power consumption
Instructions for Cleaning the LCD
LCD bad pixels principle of computer
Wired Network
Connecting to the Wired LAN
Connect the LAN cable to the wired LAN port
Network settings have been completed
Protocols
Using the WOL Wake On LAN function
Left menu pane
Wireless Network Optional
What is an Access Point AP?
Screen figures and terms may differ depending on the model
Connecting to a Wireless LAN
If you click the Charms menu Settings
Connections icon, a list of available APs appears
Using the TPM Security Device Optional
Setting Up the TPM
Initializing the TPM chip
Initializing the TPM chip
Repeatedly
Press the F10 key to save the changes
Using the TPM Security Device Optional
Installing the TPM program
Status item and set the item to Enable and Activate
Select TPM Host SW and click Install
After the program is completely installed, click Close
Then click Infineon Security Platform Solution
Administrator Alternatively, double-click
Using the TPM program
Encrypting a file folder
This dialog box only appears when the folder is encrypted
Opening an encrypted folder file
Range to apply the encryption to and click OK
When the virtual drive PSD does not appear
Using the virtual drive Personal Secure Drive PSD
Security Platform Features
Decrypting an encrypted folder file
When the virtual drive PSD is not loaded
Open the File Explorer
Deleting the virtual drive
Samsung Software Update
SW Update
Diagnosing the Computer Status and Troubleshooting
Support Center may not be provided or may be a different
Shown
Version depending on the model
Using the Security Slot
Chapter Settings and Upgrade
Bios Setup
Product
Bios Setup Screen
Setup Menu Help
Setup Menu Description
Setting a Boot Password
Setting a Supervisor Password
Setting a User Password
Setting Up a Boot Password
Setting up a Hard Disk Drive Password Optional
Set the Password on boot item to Enabled
Deactivating the Password
Supervisor Password item, press Enter
Enter
Changing the Boot Priority
Select the Boot menu in the Bios Setup
Press Enter on the Boot Device Priority item
Press the F10 key to save the settings and exit Setup
Upgrading Memory
Adding or Replacing Memory Modules
If the memory does not fit easily, push the memory module
Down while pulling the memory module latches outward
Removing a memory module
Battery
Installing/Removing the Battery
Battery
Battery latches move inwards and fix the battery
Charging the Battery
Measuring the Remaining Battery Charge
Confirming the battery charge in the Taskbar
Battery Usage Time Information
Extending the Battery Usage Time
Using the power management program
Decreasing the LCD Brightness
Options
Using the Battery Calibration Function
Setup screen
Move to the Boot Smart Battery Calibration item using
Chapter Troubleshooting
Recovering/Backing up the Computer Optional
Recovery Introduction
Restores the entire Windows drive
Function Description
Recovering
Start screen after the computer boots up
Recovery
If Windows does not start
Recovering after a Backup
Backing up
You cannot select a DVD drive
Recovering
You need to purchase an external hard USB connector
Disk with the same settings
To copy the external storage disk
Separately to connect the hard disk and your computer
Export Disk Image Function
Computer Recovery Function in Windows
Reinstalling Windows Optional
Reinstalling in Windows
If the Select Windows Installation window appears, click
Upgrade
Custom
Reinstalling when Windows does not start
Install Now
Recovery Related
Windows Related
Q2 The App disappeared in the Start screen Touchpad/mouse
Settings, color, and so on?
How to activate Active
Windows 8.1, and install a different OS
Looks smaller
Display Related
Sound Related
Others
Chapter Appendix
Important Safety Information
Safety Instructions
Setting Up your System
Instruction On Safety Operation of NotePC
Care During Use
Replacement Parts and Accessories
Battery Disposal
Laser Safety
Laser Safety Note
Power Cord Requirements
Connect and Disconnect the AC adapter
General Requirements
Wireless Guidance
Regulatory Compliance Statements
USA and Canada Safety Requirements and Notices
United States of America
Explosive Device Proximity Warning
Safety Notices for Other Devices in the Wireless Network
Unintentional Emitter per FCC Part
Use On Aircraft Caution
Intentional emitter per FCC Part
If fitted with 2.4G band or 5G band
Health and safety information
Canada
Unintentional Emitter per ICES-003
Intentional Emitter per RSS
Brazil
European Union
European Union CE Marking and Compliance Notices
European Directives
Low band 5.15 5.35 GHz is for indoor use only
Česky
Czech
Dansk
Danish
Magyar
Hungarian
Polski
Polish
Manufacturer Information
Local Restriction of 802.11b/802.11g Radio Usage
General
Belgium
France
Weee Symbol Information
India Only
Applicable in countries with separate collection systems
Samsung Packaging Take-Back Program
Product Specifications
Registered Trademarks
Energy Star Partner
Glossary
Hibernation Mode
Firewall
Network Administrator
Notification Area
Partition
Protocol
Sleep Mode
Shared Folder
System File
TCP/IPv4