Contents | Samsung NP275E5E-K01US specification

Contents

Chapter 1. Getting Started

3Before You Start

6Safety Precautions

20Proper Posture During Computer Use

23Overview

28Turning the Computer On and Off

Chapter 2. Using Windows 8

31What is Microsoft Windows 8?

32Screen At a Glance

34Using the Charms

36Using Apps

39Windows Hot Key Function

Chapter 3. Using the computer

41Keyboard

44Touchpad

48CD Drive (ODD, Optional)

49Multi Card Slot

52Connecting an External Display Device

57Adjusting the Volume

59LCD Brightness Control

60Wired Network

63Wireless Network (Optional)

65Using the TPM Security Device (Optional)

74Samsung Software Update

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75Diagnosing the Computer Status and Troubleshooting

76Using the Security Slot

Chapter 4. Settings and Upgrade

78BIOS Setup

80Setting a Boot Password

83Changing the Boot Priority

84Upgrading Memory

86Battery

Chapter 5. Troubleshooting

91Recovering/Backing up the Computer (Optional)

98Reinstalling Windows (Optional)

101Q&A

Chapter 6. Appendix

107Important Safety Information

109Replacement Parts and Accessories

111Regulatory Compliance Statements

124WEEE Symbol Information

125Samsung Packaging Take-Back Program

126Product Specifications

128Glossary

132Index

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Samsung NP275E5E-K01US manual Contents

Contents

User Guide Contents Chapter Getting Started Using the software Before You Start Copyright Safety Precaution NotationsText Notations OS and Software Support About Memory Capacity Representation About the Product Capacity Representation StandardAbout the capacity representation of the storage Keep the plastic bags out of the reach of children Safety PrecautionsInstallation Related There is a danger of suffocation Do not unplug the power cord by pulling the cable only Power RelatedDo not touch the main plug or power cord with wet hands There is a danger of electric shock or fire Use only the AC adapter supplied with the product AC Adapter Usage PrecautionsConnect the power cord to the AC adapter firmly There is a danger of electric shock or choking Battery Usage RelatedUse an authorized battery and AC adapter only Usage Related There is a danger of an explosion or fire This may result in harming or burning your skin Upgrade RelatedNever disassemble the power supply or AC adapter Security and Movement Related Failure to do so may cause electric shock Dispose of worn-out batteries properly Use only a battery authorized by Samsung ElectronicsDo not place a heavy object over the product 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 Use parts authorized by Samsung Electronics only Carefully touch a part or device of the productTake care not to throw or drop a computer part or device 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 Keep your arm at a right angle as shown by the figure Eye PositionHand Position Use Time Break Time Volume Control Headphones and SpeakersCheck your volume first to listen to music Illumination Overview Front View Fn Lock Status IndicatorsPower Caps Lock Camera, etc Right ViewCD Drive ODD Plays CD or DVD titles Left View Bottom View Battery LatchesBattery Compartment Cover Turning the computer on Adjusting the screen brightnessTurning the Computer On and Off About Windows Activation Purchased operating system Click Settings Power Shut downTurning the computer off Save all your data before clicking on Shut down Chapter Using Windows What is Microsoft Windows 8? Displaying Help Screen At a Glance Device and SettingsDesktop Switches to Desktop mode Camera Start Screen Displaying Documents and Files To switch to the Start screenDesktop Using the Charms Activating the Charms Network Changing the SettingsChange PC settings Brightness Starting/Exiting an App Using AppsUsing Apps Displaying Currently Running Apps Click Start screen right-click your mouse button Running Two Apps at the Same TimeAdding/Removing an App to/from the Start Screen Click Pin to start Or Unpin from Start Click Users Your Account Switch to a Microsoft account Using the Windows StoreConfiguring your Microsoft Account Continue after registering your Microsoft Account Windows Hot Key Function Chapter Using the computer Shortcut Keys KeyboardShortcut Keys Name Function Performs the right-click mouse function touchpad SettingsOther Function Keys Click Function TouchpadBasic Touchpad Functions Moving the cursor on the screen Drag Function Configuring the Gesture FunctionRight Button Function Zoom Functions Scroll FunctionCharms Menu Activating Function Displaying Additional Menus of a Currently Running App Touchpad On/Off Function Auto-locking when connecting USB mouseDesktop Settings Control Panel Hardware and Sound Touchpad Last Run Window Opening Function Using CD Drive To eject a CD when the CD drive does not work or Memory Card Naming Multi Card SlotExample SD Card Following message appears on the top right To remove a memory cardDirection Click to open the folder and click View Files Desktop To format a memory cardClick the Windows Explorer Format Connecting an External Display Device About the connection cable Connecting to the monitor port Optional Connecting through the Hdmi port Optional Using AMD Graphics Effectively optional Adding programs for PowerXpress graphics technology Select the Program Settings tab Using Nvidia graphics more efficiently optionalSelect 3D Settings Manage 3D settings in the left pane Have to register the program in the Nvidia Panel Adjusting the Volume using the Volume Adjustment Program Adjusting the VolumeAdjusting the Volume using the Keyboard Using the Sound Recorder Right-click over the Speakers and select Properties Using SoundAliveSettings Control Panel Hardware and Sound Select the SoundAlive tab and select one of the modes Controlling the Brightness Using the Keyboard LCD Brightness Control Connect the LAN cable to the wired LAN port Wired NetworkConnecting to the Wired LAN Network settings have been completed Protocols Using the WOL Wake On LAN function Left menu pane Screen figures and terms may differ depending on the model Wireless Network OptionalWhat is an Access Point AP? Connecting to a Wireless LAN If you click the Charms menu Settings Network Initializing the TPM chip Using the TPM Security Device OptionalSetting Up the TPM Press the F10 key to save the changes Initializing the TPM chipRepeatedly Method Using the TPM Security Device OptionalInstalling the TPM program All apps Select TPM Host SW and click InstallRegistering the TPM program Click System Software Using the TPM program Encrypting a file folder Password you entered when registering the user and click This dialog box only appears when the folder is encryptedUser authentication window, enter the Basic user Range to apply the encryption to and click OK Decrypting an encrypted folder file Bottom right corner From the pop-up menu When the virtual drive PSD is not loadedRight-click over the Security Platform TPM chip Deleting the virtual drive Samsung Software Update Diagnosing Diagnosing the Computer Status and TroubleshootingCenter Using the Security Slot Chapter Settings and Upgrade Bios Setup Product Setup Menu Description Bios Setup ScreenSetup Menu Help Setting a Boot Password Setting a Supervisor Password Setting up a Hard Disk Drive Password Optional Setting a User PasswordSetting Up a Boot Password Set the Password on boot item to Enabled Enter Deactivating the PasswordSupervisor Password item, press Enter Press Enter on the Boot Device Priority item Changing the Boot PrioritySelect the Boot menu in the Bios Setup Press the F10 key to save the settings and exit Setup Upgrading Memory Adding or Replacing Memory Modules Removing a memory module If the memory does not fit easily, push the memory moduleDown while pulling the memory module latches outward Battery BatteryInstalling/Removing the Battery Battery latches move inwards and fix the battery Confirming the battery charge in the Taskbar Charging the BatteryMeasuring the Remaining Battery Charge Battery Usage Time Information Decreasing the LCD Brightness Extending the Battery Usage TimeUsing the power management program Options Move to the Boot Smart Battery Calibration item using Using the Battery Calibration FunctionSetup screen Chapter Troubleshooting Restores the entire Windows drive Recovering/Backing up the Computer OptionalRecovery Introduction Function Description If Windows is running RecoveringIf Windows does not start You cannot select a DVD drive Recovering after a BackupBacking up Recovering With the same configuration as the old one You need to purchase an external hard USB connectorStart Recovery and click Disk copy To copy the external storage disk Export Disk Image Function Reinstall Windows again Computer Recovery Function in WindowsRecovery process Files such as your photo, video and music Reinstalling Windows Optional On the relevant item Upgrade Custom Reinstalling when Windows does not start Install Now Specifications Recovery RelatedQ1 What is a Recovery Area? Capacity representation of the hard disk Windows 8 Related Q3 What is a recovery image?Recovery program? Q1 I cannot find the Start button on the Desktop Settings, type size, color, and so on? Q5 How can I install a printer driver?Click the program. Then click uninstall How to activate Active For Intel graphics cards Display RelatedHdmi port does not fit the screen For AMD graphics cards Existing Windows systems Sound RelatedOthers Chapter Appendix Setting Up your System Important Safety InformationSafety Instructions Instruction On Safety Operation of NotePC Care During Use Laser Safety Replacement Parts and AccessoriesBattery Disposal Laser Safety Note General Requirements Power Cord RequirementsConnect and Disconnect the AC adapter Wireless Guidance Regulatory Compliance Statements Explosive Device Proximity Warning USA and Canada Safety Requirements and NoticesUnited States of America Use On Aircraft Caution Safety Notices for Other Devices in the Wireless NetworkUnintentional Emitter per FCC Part Intentional emitter per FCC Part If fitted with 2.4G band or 5G band Health and safety information Intentional Emitter per RSS CanadaUnintentional Emitter per ICES-003 Si l’appareil est équipé d’une bande 2,4 G ou 5 G European Union CE Marking and Compliance Notices BrazilEuropean Union European Directives Low band 5.15 5.35 GHz is for indoor use only Dansk ČeskyCzech Danish Polski MagyarHungarian Polish Manufacturer Information Local Restriction of 802.11b/802.11g Radio Usage France GeneralBelgium Applicable in countries with separate collection systems Weee Symbol InformationIndia Only Samsung Packaging Take-Back Program Product Specifications Registered Trademarks Energy Star Partner Glossary Hibernation Mode Firewall Partition Network AdministratorNotification Area Protocol Share Sleep ModeServer Shared Folder Index