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Samsung NP270E5EK03US Extending the Battery Usage Time, Decreasing the LCD Brightness, Options

Models: NP270E5EK02US NP270E5EK03US NP300E4EA01US NP270E4EK01US NP270E5E NP270E4E NP270E5EK01US

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Battery

Extending the Battery Usage Time

Decreasing the LCD Brightness

1	Click the Charms menu > Settings		> Screen
	Adjustment icon	.
2	Adjust the brightness with the screen brightness control bar.
	The battery life will be extended.

Chapter 4. 92

Settings and Upgrade

Using the power management program

This program helps you use the battery more efficiently and supports the power mode optimized for the operating environment.

1	Click Charms menu on the Desktop > Settings	>
	Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Power Options.

Alternatively, right-click the power measuring device icon in the notification area of the taskbar and select Power

Options.

2 If the following screen appears, select one of the modes.

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Samsung NP270E5EK03US Extending the Battery Usage Time, Decreasing the LCD Brightness, Using the power management program

Contents

User Guide Contents Chapter Getting Started Before You Start Using the softwareText Notations Safety Precaution NotationsCopyright OS and Software SupportAbout the Product Capacity Representation Standard About the capacity representation of the storageAbout Memory Capacity Representation Installation Related Safety PrecautionsKeep the plastic bags out of the reach of children There is a danger of suffocationDo not touch the main plug or power cord with wet hands Power RelatedDo not unplug the power cord by pulling the cable only There is a danger of electric shock or fireAC 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 There is a danger of an explosion or fireThere is a danger of electric shock or damage to the product Usage RelatedNever disassemble the power supply or AC adapter Upgrade RelatedRemovable battery type, remove the external battery This may result in harming or burning your skinSecurity and Movement Related Use only a battery authorized by Samsung Electronics Do not place a heavy object over the productDispose of worn-out batteries properly Use a wall outlet or multi-plug with a grounding part Take care not to drop the product while using itDo not use a damaged or modified CD Do not insert your fingers into the PC Card SlotCheck CDs for cracks and damage prior to use Take care not to throw or drop a computer part or device Take care when touching the product or partsUse parts authorized by Samsung Electronics only Never disassemble or repair the product by yourselfSafety Precautions When using the AC power plug Using the power supply in an airplaneWhen using the Airplane Charging Converter 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 Check your volume first to listen to music Volume Control Headphones and SpeakersUse Time Break Time IlluminationFront View OverviewPower Status IndicatorsFn Lock Caps LockRight View CD Drive ODD Plays CD or DVD titlesCamera, etc Left View Battery Battery LatchesBottom View Compartment CoverTurning the Computer On and Off Adjusting the screen brightnessTurning the computer on About Windows ActivationTurning the computer off Click Settings Power Shut downPurchased operating system Save all your data before clicking on Shut downChapter Using Windows Displaying Help What is Microsoft Windows 8?Desktop Switches to Desktop mode Camera Device and SettingsScreen At a Glance Start ScreenTo switch to the Start screen DesktopDisplaying Documents and Files Activating the Charms Using the CharmsChange PC settings Changing the SettingsNetwork BrightnessUsing Apps Using AppsStarting/Exiting an App Displaying Currently Running AppsAdding/Removing an App to/from the Start Screen Running Two Apps at the Same TimeClick Start screen right-click your mouse button Click Pin to start Or Unpin from StartConfiguring your Microsoft Account Using the Windows StoreClick Users Your Account Switch to a Microsoft account Continue after registering your 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 Basic Touchpad Functions TouchpadClick Function Moving the cursor on the screenConfiguring the Gesture Function Right Button FunctionDrag Function Charms Menu Activating Function Scroll FunctionZoom Functions Displaying Additional Menus of a Currently Running AppDesktop Settings Control Panel Hardware and Sound Touchpad Auto-locking when connecting USB mouseTouchpad On/Off Function Last Run Window Opening FunctionTo eject a CD when the CD drive does not work or Using CD DriveMulti Card Slot Using the cardTo remove a memory card Using a Mini SDTo format a memory card Click the Windows ExplorerAbout 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 optionalSelect 3D Settings Manage 3D settings in the left pane Using Nvidia graphics more efficiently optionalSelect the Program Settings tab Have to register the program in the Nvidia PanelAdjusting the Volume using the Keyboard Adjusting the VolumeAdjusting the Volume using the Volume Adjustment Program Using the Sound RecorderSettings Control Panel Hardware and Sound Using SoundAliveRight-click over the Speakers and select Properties Select the SoundAlive tab and select one of the modesLCD 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 Registering the TPM program Select TPM Host SW and click InstallAll apps Click System SoftwareEncrypting a file folder Using the TPM programUser authentication window, enter the Basic user This dialog box only appears when the folder is encryptedPassword you entered when registering the user and click Range to apply the encryption to and click OKBottom right corner Decrypting an encrypted folder fileRight-click over the Security Platform When the virtual drive PSD is not loadedFrom the pop-up menu TPM chipDeleting the virtual drive Using the Multimedia App Position Using the S Camera appEditing a photo Using the S Gallery appTap Charm menu Start Gallery Select Picture previewSelect an effect to be applied to the photo Using the S Player appIf you select Draw Tap Charm menu Start S Player Line preview ColorSamsung 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 PasswordSetting Up a Boot Password Setting a User PasswordSetting up a Hard Disk Drive Password Optional Set the Password on boot item to EnabledDeactivating the Password Supervisor Password item, press EnterEnter Select the Boot menu in the Bios Setup Changing the Boot PriorityPress Enter on the Boot Device Priority item Press the F10 key to save the settings and exit SetupAdding 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 Installing/Removing the Battery BatteryBattery Battery latches move inwards and fix the batteryMeasuring the Remaining Battery Charge Charging the BatteryConfirming the battery charge in the Taskbar Battery Usage Time InformationUsing the power management program Extending the Battery Usage TimeDecreasing the LCD Brightness OptionsUsing the Battery Calibration Function Setup screenMove to the Boot Smart Battery Calibration item using Chapter Troubleshooting Recovery Introduction Recovering/Backing up the Computer OptionalRestores the entire Windows drive Function DescriptionRecovering If Windows does not startIf Windows is running Recovering after a Backup Backing upYou cannot select a DVD drive Recovering Start Recovery and click Disk copy You need to purchase an external hard USB connectorWith the same configuration as the old one To copy the external storage diskExport Disk Image Function Recovery process Computer Recovery Function in WindowsReinstall Windows again Files such as your photo, video and musicReinstalling in Windows Reinstalling Windows OptionalCustom UpgradeInstall Now Reinstalling when Windows does not startQ1 What is a Recovery Area? Recovery RelatedSpecifications Capacity representation of the hard diskRecovery program? Q3 What is a recovery image?Windows 8 Related Q1 I cannot find the Start button on the DesktopClick the program. Then click uninstall Q5 How can I install a printer driver?Settings, type size, color, and so on? How to activate ActiveHdmi port does not fit the screen Display RelatedFor Intel graphics cards For AMD graphics cardsSound Related OthersExisting Windows systems Chapter Appendix Important Safety Information Safety InstructionsSetting Up your System Care During Use Instruction On Safety Operation of NotePCBattery Disposal Replacement Parts and AccessoriesLaser Safety Laser Safety NotePower 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 Telephone company may make changes in its facilities FCC Part 68 If fitted with a modem deviceCanada Unintentional Emitter per ICES-003Intentional Emitter per RSS Si l’appareil est équipé d’une bande 2,4 G ou 5 G 123 124 European Union BrazilEuropean Union CE Marking and Compliance Notices European DirectivesCzech ČeskyDansk DanishGreek ΕλληνικήFrançais FrenchIcelandic ÍslenskaSem gerðar eru í tilskipun 1999/5/EC NorskGeneral BelgiumFrance RTC Caution 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 ModeNotification Area Network AdministratorPartition ProtocolServer Sleep ModeShare Shared FolderIndex

Battery

Extending the Battery Usage Time

Decreasing the LCD Brightness

Using the power management program

Click Charms menu on the Desktop > Settings

Options.