Desktop, Displaying Documents and Files

Screen At a Glance

Desktop

This provides similar functions to those provided by the Desktop in prior Windows versions.

1Desktop Refers to the Desktop.

The Charms is hidden at the right of the screen.

2Displaying the Place your mouse pointer at the edge of the Charms top or bottom right of the screen to display the

Charms.

This refers to the menu that allows you to use

3Charms functions such as Search, Share, Start, Device and Settings.

4	Switching	Click the corner of the bottom left of the screen
	to the Start	Click the corner of the bottom left of the screen
	to the Start	to switch to the Start screen.
	Screen	to switch to the Start screen.
	Screen

	Chapter 2	33
	Using Windows 8	33
	Using Windows 8

Displaying Documents and Files

Click Windows Explorer in the taskbar on the Desktop		to
search for documents and files.

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Samsung NP275E5E-K01US manual Desktop, Displaying Documents and Files, To switch to the Start screen

Contents

User Guide Contents Chapter Getting Started Using the software Before You Start Copyright Safety Precaution NotationsText Notations OS and Software Support About the capacity representation of the storage About the Product Capacity Representation StandardAbout Memory Capacity Representation 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 Connect the power cord to the AC adapter firmly AC Adapter Usage PrecautionsUse only the AC adapter supplied with the product Use an authorized battery and AC adapter only Battery Usage RelatedThere is a danger of electric shock or choking Usage Related There is a danger of an explosion or fire Never disassemble the power supply or AC adapter Upgrade RelatedThis may result in harming or burning your skin Security and Movement Related Failure to do so may cause electric shock Do not place a heavy object over the product Use only a battery authorized by Samsung ElectronicsDispose 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 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 Hand Position Eye PositionKeep your arm at a right angle as shown by the figure 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 CD Drive ODD Plays CD or DVD titles Right ViewCamera, etc 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 Desktop To switch to the Start screenDisplaying Documents and Files 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 Other Function Keys SettingsPerforms the right-click mouse function touchpad Click Function TouchpadBasic Touchpad Functions Moving the cursor on the screen Right Button Function Configuring the Gesture FunctionDrag 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 Example SD Card Multi Card SlotMemory Card Naming 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 Connecting to the Wired LAN Wired NetworkConnect the LAN cable to the wired LAN port Network settings have been completed Protocols Using the WOL Wake On LAN function Left menu pane What is an Access Point AP? Wireless Network OptionalScreen figures and terms may differ depending on the model Connecting to a Wireless LAN If you click the Charms menu Settings Network Setting Up the TPM Using the TPM Security Device OptionalInitializing the TPM chip Repeatedly Initializing the TPM chipPress the F10 key to save the changes Installing the TPM program Using the TPM Security Device OptionalMethod 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 Center Diagnosing the Computer Status and TroubleshootingDiagnosing Using the Security Slot Chapter Settings and Upgrade Bios Setup Product Setup Menu Help Bios Setup ScreenSetup Menu Description 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 Supervisor Password item, press Enter Deactivating the PasswordEnter 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 Down while pulling the memory module latches outward If the memory does not fit easily, push the memory moduleRemoving a memory module 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 Setup screen Using the Battery Calibration FunctionMove to the Boot Smart Battery Calibration item using Chapter Troubleshooting Restores the entire Windows drive Recovering/Backing up the Computer OptionalRecovery Introduction Function Description If Windows does not start RecoveringIf Windows is running Backing up Recovering after a BackupYou cannot select a DVD drive 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 Others Sound RelatedExisting Windows systems Chapter Appendix Safety Instructions Important Safety InformationSetting Up your System Instruction On Safety Operation of NotePC Care During Use Laser Safety Replacement Parts and AccessoriesBattery Disposal Laser Safety Note Connect and Disconnect the AC adapter Power Cord RequirementsGeneral Requirements Wireless Guidance Regulatory Compliance Statements United States of America USA and Canada Safety Requirements and NoticesExplosive Device Proximity Warning Unintentional Emitter per FCC Part Safety Notices for Other Devices in the Wireless NetworkUse On Aircraft Caution Intentional emitter per FCC Part If fitted with 2.4G band or 5G band Health and safety information Unintentional Emitter per ICES-003 CanadaIntentional Emitter per RSS Si l’appareil est équipé d’une bande 2,4 G ou 5 G European Union BrazilEuropean Union CE Marking and Compliance Notices 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 Belgium GeneralFrance India Only Weee Symbol InformationApplicable in countries with separate collection systems 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

Samsung NP275E5E-K01US Desktop, Displaying Documents and Files, To switch to the Start screen

Models: NP275E5E-K01US

Screen At a Glance

Desktop

to switch to the Start screen.

Displaying Documents and Files