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Samsung NP275E5E-K01US manual Chapter Getting Started

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Chapter 1. Getting Started

Before You Start	3
Safety Precautions	6
Proper Posture During Computer Use	20
Overview	23
Turning the Computer On and Off	28

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Samsung NP275E5E-K01US manual Chapter Getting Started

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User Guide Contents Chapter Getting Started Before You Start Using the softwareOS and Software Support Safety Precaution NotationsText Notations CopyrightAbout the Product Capacity Representation Standard About the capacity representation of the storageAbout Memory Capacity Representation There is a danger of suffocation Safety PrecautionsInstallation Related Keep the plastic bags out of the reach of childrenThere is a danger of electric shock or fire Power RelatedDo not touch the main plug or power cord with wet hands Do not unplug the power cord by pulling the cable onlyAC Adapter Usage Precautions Connect the power cord to the AC adapter firmlyUse only the AC adapter supplied with the product Battery Usage Related Use an authorized battery and AC adapter onlyThere is a danger of electric shock or choking There is a danger of an explosion or fire Usage RelatedUpgrade Related Never disassemble the power supply or AC adapterThis may result in harming or burning your skin Failure to do so may cause electric shock Security and Movement RelatedUse only a battery authorized by Samsung Electronics Do not place a heavy object over the productDispose of worn-out batteries properly Do not drop or knock the product Use a wall outlet or multi-plug with a grounding partCheck CDs for cracks and damage prior to use Do not insert your fingers into the PC Card SlotNever disassemble or repair the product by yourself Carefully touch a part or device of the productTake care not to throw or drop a computer part or device Use parts authorized by Samsung Electronics onlySafety Precautions When Using the AC Power Plug Using the Power Supply in an AirplaneWhen Using the Airplane Charging Coverter When Using the Auto AdapterProper Posture Proper Posture During Computer UseEye Position Hand PositionKeep your arm at a right angle as shown by the figure Illumination Volume Control Headphones and SpeakersCheck your volume first to listen to music Use Time Break TimeFront View OverviewCaps Lock Status IndicatorsPower Fn LockRight View CD Drive ODD Plays CD or DVD titlesCamera, etc Left View Compartment Cover Battery LatchesBattery Bottom ViewAbout Windows Activation Adjusting the screen brightnessTurning the Computer On and Off Turning the computer onSave all your data before clicking on Shut down Click Settings Power Shut downTurning the computer off Purchased operating systemChapter Using Windows Displaying Help What is Microsoft Windows 8?Start Screen Device and SettingsDesktop Switches to Desktop mode Camera Screen At a GlanceTo switch to the Start screen DesktopDisplaying Documents and Files Activating the Charms Using the CharmsBrightness Changing the SettingsChange PC settings NetworkDisplaying Currently Running Apps Using AppsUsing Apps Starting/Exiting an AppClick Pin to start Or Unpin from Start Running Two Apps at the Same TimeAdding/Removing an App to/from the Start Screen Click Start screen right-click your mouse buttonContinue after registering your Microsoft Account Using the Windows StoreConfiguring your Microsoft Account Click Users Your Account Switch to a Microsoft accountWindows Hot Key Function Chapter Using the computer Keyboard Shortcut KeysShortcut Keys Name Function Settings Other Function KeysPerforms the right-click mouse function touchpad Moving the cursor on the screen TouchpadBasic Touchpad Functions Click FunctionConfiguring the Gesture Function Right Button FunctionDrag Function Displaying Additional Menus of a Currently Running App Scroll FunctionCharms Menu Activating Function Zoom FunctionsLast Run Window Opening Function Auto-locking when connecting USB mouseDesktop Settings Control Panel Hardware and Sound Touchpad Touchpad On/Off FunctionTo eject a CD when the CD drive does not work or Using CD DriveMulti Card Slot Example SD CardMemory Card Naming Click to open the folder and click View Files To remove a memory cardDirection Following message appears on the top rightFormat To format a memory cardClick the Windows Explorer DesktopAbout the connection cable Connecting an External Display DeviceConnecting to the monitor port Optional Connecting through the Hdmi port Optional Adding programs for PowerXpress graphics technology Using AMD Graphics Effectively optionalHave to register the program in the Nvidia Panel Using Nvidia graphics more efficiently optionalSelect 3D Settings Manage 3D settings in the left pane Select the Program Settings tabUsing the Sound Recorder Adjusting the VolumeAdjusting the Volume using the Keyboard Adjusting the Volume using the Volume Adjustment ProgramSelect the SoundAlive tab and select one of the modes Using SoundAliveSettings Control Panel Hardware and Sound Right-click over the Speakers and select PropertiesLCD Brightness Control Controlling the Brightness Using the KeyboardWired Network Connecting to the Wired LANConnect the LAN cable to the wired LAN port Protocols Network settings have been completedLeft menu pane Using the WOL Wake On LAN functionWireless Network Optional What is an Access Point AP?Screen figures and terms may differ depending on the model If you click the Charms menu Settings Network Connecting to a Wireless LANUsing the TPM Security Device Optional Setting Up the TPMInitializing the TPM chip Initializing the TPM chip RepeatedlyPress the F10 key to save the changes Using the TPM Security Device Optional Installing the TPM programMethod Click System Software Select TPM Host SW and click InstallRegistering the TPM program All appsEncrypting a file folder Using the TPM programRange to apply the encryption to and click OK This dialog box only appears when the folder is encryptedUser authentication window, enter the Basic user Password you entered when registering the user and clickBottom right corner Decrypting an encrypted folder fileTPM chip When the virtual drive PSD is not loadedRight-click over the Security Platform From the pop-up menuDeleting the virtual drive Samsung Software Update Diagnosing the Computer Status and Troubleshooting CenterDiagnosing Using the Security Slot Chapter Settings and Upgrade Product Bios SetupBios Setup Screen Setup Menu HelpSetup Menu Description Setting a Supervisor Password Setting a Boot PasswordSet the Password on boot item to Enabled Setting a User PasswordSetting Up a Boot Password Setting up a Hard Disk Drive Password OptionalDeactivating the Password Supervisor Password item, press EnterEnter Press the F10 key to save the settings and exit Setup Changing the Boot PrioritySelect the Boot menu in the Bios Setup Press Enter on the Boot Device Priority itemAdding or Replacing Memory Modules Upgrading MemoryIf the memory does not fit easily, push the memory module Down while pulling the memory module latches outwardRemoving a memory module Battery latches move inwards and fix the battery BatteryInstalling/Removing the Battery BatteryBattery Usage Time Information Charging the BatteryMeasuring the Remaining Battery Charge Confirming the battery charge in the TaskbarOptions Extending the Battery Usage TimeUsing the power management program Decreasing the LCD BrightnessUsing the Battery Calibration Function Setup screenMove to the Boot Smart Battery Calibration item using Chapter Troubleshooting Function Description Recovering/Backing up the Computer OptionalRecovery Introduction Restores the entire Windows driveRecovering If Windows does not startIf Windows is running Recovering after a Backup Backing upYou cannot select a DVD drive Recovering To copy the external storage disk You need to purchase an external hard USB connectorStart Recovery and click Disk copy With the same configuration as the old oneExport Disk Image Function Files such as your photo, video and music Computer Recovery Function in WindowsRecovery process Reinstall Windows againOn the relevant item Reinstalling Windows OptionalCustom UpgradeInstall Now Reinstalling when Windows does not startCapacity representation of the hard disk Recovery RelatedQ1 What is a Recovery Area? SpecificationsQ1 I cannot find the Start button on the Desktop Q3 What is a recovery image?Recovery program? Windows 8 RelatedHow to activate Active Q5 How can I install a printer driver?Click the program. Then click uninstall Settings, type size, color, and so on?For AMD graphics cards Display RelatedHdmi port does not fit the screen For Intel graphics cardsSound Related OthersExisting Windows systems Chapter Appendix Important Safety Information Safety InstructionsSetting Up your System Care During Use Instruction On Safety Operation of NotePCLaser Safety Note Replacement Parts and AccessoriesBattery Disposal Laser SafetyPower Cord Requirements Connect and Disconnect the AC adapterGeneral Requirements Regulatory Compliance Statements Wireless GuidanceUSA and Canada Safety Requirements and Notices United States of AmericaExplosive Device Proximity Warning Safety Notices for Other Devices in the Wireless Network Unintentional Emitter per FCC PartUse On Aircraft Caution If fitted with 2.4G band or 5G band Intentional emitter per FCC PartHealth and safety information Canada Unintentional Emitter per ICES-003Intentional Emitter per RSS Si l’appareil est équipé d’une bande 2,4 G ou 5 G Brazil European UnionEuropean Union CE Marking and Compliance Notices Low band 5.15 5.35 GHz is for indoor use only European DirectivesDanish ČeskyCzech DanskPolish MagyarHungarian PolskiLocal Restriction of 802.11b/802.11g Radio Usage Manufacturer InformationGeneral BelgiumFrance Weee Symbol Information India OnlyApplicable in countries with separate collection systems Samsung Packaging Take-Back Program Product Specifications Energy Star Partner Registered TrademarksGlossary Firewall Hibernation ModeProtocol Network AdministratorNotification Area PartitionShared Folder Sleep ModeServer ShareIndex