Recovery Introduction

Recovering/Backing up the Computer (Optional)

Chapter 5. 91

Troubleshooting

If a problem occurs with your computer, Recovery (recovery program) allows you to easily restore your computer to the default (factory) settings. Alternatively, you can back up your computer so that you can restore it to your preferred state at any time.

Recover

Back Up

•• Recovery may not be provided or may be a different version depending on the model.

•• For models whose hard disk or SSD capacity is less than 64 GB, the Recovery program is not provided.

•• The instructions are provided based on Recovery 1.0 version. Some functions may differ slightly or be excluded depending on the version. Refer to the program's Help section for more information.

•• An ODD (CD/DVD drive, etc.) is not supported by the Recovery program.

Help

Function	Description

Recover	Restores the entire Windows drive.

Back Up	You can back up your entire Windows drive.

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Contents

User Guide Contents Chapter Getting Started Using the software Before You Start Safety Precaution Notations Text NotationsCopyright OS and Software Support About Memory Capacity Representation About the Product Capacity Representation StandardAbout the capacity representation of the storage Safety Precautions Installation RelatedKeep 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 handsDo not unplug the power cord by pulling the cable only 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 Carefully touch a part or device of the product Take care not to throw or drop a computer part or deviceUse 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 Keep your arm at a right angle as shown by the figure Eye PositionHand Position Volume Control Headphones and Speakers Check your volume first to listen to musicUse Time Break Time Illumination Overview Front View Status Indicators PowerFn Lock Caps Lock Camera, etc Right ViewCD Drive ODD Plays CD or DVD titles Left View Battery Latches BatteryBottom View Compartment Cover Adjusting the screen brightness Turning the Computer On and OffTurning the computer on About Windows Activation Click Settings Power Shut down Turning the computer offPurchased operating system Save all your data before clicking on Shut down Chapter Using Windows What is Microsoft Windows 8? Displaying Help Device and Settings Desktop Switches to Desktop mode CameraScreen At a Glance Start Screen Displaying Documents and Files To switch to the Start screenDesktop Using the Charms Activating the Charms Changing the Settings Change PC settingsNetwork Brightness Using Apps Using AppsStarting/Exiting an App Displaying Currently Running Apps Running Two Apps at the Same Time Adding/Removing an App to/from the Start ScreenClick Start screen right-click your mouse button Click Pin to start Or Unpin from Start Using the Windows Store Configuring your Microsoft AccountClick Users Your Account Switch to a 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 Touchpad Basic Touchpad FunctionsClick Function Moving the cursor on the screen Drag Function Configuring the Gesture FunctionRight Button Function Scroll Function Charms Menu Activating FunctionZoom Functions Displaying Additional Menus of a Currently Running App Auto-locking when connecting USB mouse Desktop Settings Control Panel Hardware and Sound TouchpadTouchpad On/Off Function 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 To remove a memory card DirectionFollowing message appears on the top right Click to open the folder and click View Files To format a memory card Click the Windows ExplorerDesktop 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 Using Nvidia graphics more efficiently optional Select 3D Settings Manage 3D settings in the left paneSelect the Program Settings tab Have to register the program in the Nvidia Panel Adjusting the Volume Adjusting the Volume using the KeyboardAdjusting the Volume using the Volume Adjustment Program Using the Sound Recorder Using SoundAlive Settings Control Panel Hardware and SoundRight-click over the Speakers and select Properties 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 Select TPM Host SW and click Install Registering the TPM programAll apps Click System Software Using the TPM program Encrypting a file folder This dialog box only appears when the folder is encrypted User authentication window, enter the Basic userPassword you entered when registering the user and click Range to apply the encryption to and click OK Decrypting an encrypted folder file Bottom right corner When the virtual drive PSD is not loaded Right-click over the Security PlatformFrom the pop-up menu 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 a User Password Setting Up a Boot PasswordSetting up a Hard Disk Drive Password Optional Set the Password on boot item to Enabled Enter Deactivating the PasswordSupervisor Password item, press Enter Changing the Boot Priority Select the Boot menu in the Bios SetupPress 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 Removing a memory module If the memory does not fit easily, push the memory moduleDown while pulling the memory module latches outward Battery Installing/Removing the BatteryBattery Battery latches move inwards and fix the battery Charging the Battery Measuring the Remaining Battery ChargeConfirming the battery charge in the Taskbar Battery Usage Time Information Extending the Battery Usage Time Using the power management programDecreasing the LCD Brightness Options Move to the Boot Smart Battery Calibration item using Using the Battery Calibration FunctionSetup screen Chapter Troubleshooting Recovering/Backing up the Computer Optional Recovery IntroductionRestores the entire Windows drive Function Description If Windows is running RecoveringIf Windows does not start You cannot select a DVD drive Recovering after a BackupBacking up Recovering You need to purchase an external hard USB connector Start Recovery and click Disk copyWith the same configuration as the old one To copy the external storage disk Export Disk Image Function Computer Recovery Function in Windows Recovery processReinstall Windows again 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 Recovery Related Q1 What is a Recovery Area?Specifications Capacity representation of the hard disk Q3 What is a recovery image? Recovery program?Windows 8 Related Q1 I cannot find the Start button on the Desktop Q5 How can I install a printer driver? Click the program. Then click uninstallSettings, type size, color, and so on? How to activate Active Display Related Hdmi port does not fit the screenFor Intel graphics cards 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 Replacement Parts and Accessories Battery DisposalLaser Safety 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 Česky CzechDansk Danish Magyar HungarianPolski 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 Network Administrator Notification AreaPartition Protocol Sleep Mode ServerShare Shared Folder Index

Recovering/Backing up the Computer (Optional)

Recovery Introduction

Function

Description

Restores the entire Windows drive.

You can back up your entire Windows drive.