User Guide
Chapter 3. Using the computer
Contents
Chapter 2. Using Windows
Chapter 4. Settings and Upgrade
Before You Start
Safety Precautions
Chapter Getting Started
Proper Posture During Computer Use
Before You Start
Using the software
Copyright
Safety Precaution Notations
Text Notations
OS and Software Support
About Memory Capacity Representation
About the Product Capacity Representation Standard
About the capacity representation of the storage
Before You Start
Safety Precautions
Installation Related
Safety Precautions
Power Related
wall outlet and contact a service center
Using another adapter may cause the screen to flicker
AC Adapter Usage Precautions
Safety Precautions
Failure to do so may result in electric shock
Safety Precautions
Battery Usage Related
There is a danger of electric shock or choking
Safety Precautions
Usage Related
Safety Precautions
Upgrade Related
Safety Precautions
Security and Movement Related
Safety Precautions
Battery Usage Related
Safety Precautions
Installation Related
Do not place a heavy object over the product
Usage Related
Safety Precautions
Do not place a candle, light cigar, etc. over or on the product
Safety Precautions
Security and Movement Related
Safety Precautions
Upgrade Related
The product might be damaged or users may trip over the cables
Cautions on Preventing Data Loss Hard Disk Management
Safety Precautions
When using the AC power plug
Using the power supply in an airplane
Safety Precautions
Safety Precautions
When using the auto adapter
When using the Airplane Charging Converter
Connect the airplane power 2 input jack to the power
Proper Posture During Computer Use
Proper Posture
Proper Posture During Computer Use
Eye Position
Hand Position
Keep the monitor or LCD away from your eyes by at least 50cm
Illumination
Volume Control Headphones and Speakers
Use Time Break Time
Operation Condition
Overview
Front View
Wireless LAN
Status Indicators
1 2 3
Power
port such as a keyboard/mouse, digital
Right View
Overview
1 CD Drive ODD Optional
Overview
Left View
Avoid blocking the vents as this may be dangerous
Overview
Bottom View
The latch used to remove or install
Chapter
Turning the computer on
Adjusting the screen brightness
Turning the Computer On and Off
About Windows Activation
Power
Turning the computer off
2 Click Settings
Turning the Computer On and Off
Using the Charms
Chapter Using Windows
What is Microsoft Windows 8?
Using Apps
What is Microsoft Windows 8?
Displaying Help
Screen At a Glance
Start Screen
Displaying Documents and Files
Desktop
Screen At a Glance
Using the Charms
Activating the Charms
Using the Charms
Changing the Settings
Change PC settings
Select a wireless network to connect
Starting/Exiting an App
Using Apps
Using Apps
Displaying Currently Running Apps
Using Apps
Running Two Apps at the Same Time
Adding/Removing an App to/from the Start Screen
Click Start screen right-click your mouse button
Configuring your Microsoft Account
Using the Windows Store
Using Apps
Windows Hot Key Function
Adjusting the Volume
Chapter Using the computer
Connecting an External Display Device
Wired Network
Method
Keyboard
Shortcut Keys
Method
Name
Keyboard
Function
Other Function Keys Optional
Keyboard
Click Function
Touchpad
Basic Touchpad Functions
Moving the cursor on the screen
Right Button Function
Configuring the Gesture Function
The Gesture Function of the Touchpad Optional
Drag Function
Charms Menu Activating Function
The Scroll Function
Zoom Functions
Displaying Additional Menus of a Currently Running App
Last Run Window Opening Function
Auto-locking when connecting USB mouse
Touchpad On/Off Function
Locking with shortcut keys
Using CD Drive
CD Drive ODD, Optional
Using the card
Multi Card Slot Optional
To format a memory card
Using a Mini SD
To remove a memory card
Multi Card Slot Optional
To use a card to exchange data with a digital device such as a digital camera, formatting the data using the digital device is recommended
Multi Card Slot Optional
Connecting an External Display Device
About the connection cable
Alternatively, to set up dual view
Connecting to the monitor port Optional
Connecting an External Display Device
PC Screen only
Connecting an External Display Device
Connecting through the HDMI port Optional
2 the monitor mode. Select a mode
Adding programs for PowerXpress graphics technology
Using AMD Graphics Effectively optional
Connecting an External Display Device
Registering programs to be executed by the external graphics chipset
Using NVIDIA graphics more efficiently optional
Connecting an External Display Device
Adjusting the Volume using the Volume Adjustment Program
Adjusting the Volume
Adjusting the Volume using the Keyboard
Using the Sound Recorder
Using SoundAlive Optional
Adjusting the Volume
Controlling the Brightness Using the Keyboard
LCD Brightness Control
Wired Network
Connecting to the Wired LAN
Wired Network
Configure the IP settings
Wired Network
Using the WOL Wake On LAN function
Properties
Wireless Network Optional
What is an Access Point AP?
If you click the Charms menu Settings
Connecting to a Wireless LAN
Wireless Network Optional
Network
Using the Multimedia App Optional
Third-party software related services
Precautions while taking a picture or video
Using the S Camera app
Using the Multimedia App Optional
1 Tap Charm menu Start
Using the Multimedia App Optional
Using the S Gallery app
Editing a photo
In addition, you can apply special effects to the pictures using
E.g. If you select Draw
Using the S Player app
Using the Multimedia App Optional
1 Tap Charm menu Start S Player
Samsung Software Update
Apps
Diagnosing the Computer Status and Troubleshooting
Using the Security Slot Optional
Setting a Boot Password
Chapter Settings and Upgrade
BIOS Setup
Changing the Boot Priority
BIOS Setup
Entering the BIOS Setup
Setup Menu
The BIOS Setup Screen
BIOS Setup
Help
Setting a Boot Password
Setting a Supervisor Password
Setting up a Hard Disk Drive Password Optional
Setting a User Password
Setting Up a Boot Password
Setting a Boot Password
In the Enter Current Password item, enter the currently
Deactivating the Password
Setting a Boot Password
Leave the Confirm New Password field empty, and press
Changing the Boot Priority
Press Enter on the Boot Device Priority item
Upgrading Memory
Adding or Replacing Memory Modules
Push the memory module down so that it is completely fixed
Settings and Upgrade
Upgrading Memory
Close the memory compartment cover and fasten the screw
Battery
Installing/Removing the Battery
Confirming the battery charge in the Taskbar
Charging the Battery
Measuring the Remaining Battery Charge
Battery Usage Time Information
Decreasing the LCD Brightness
Extending the Battery Usage Time
Using the power management program
Battery
Battery
Extending the Battery Life Optional
Alternatively, to extend the battery life
Battery
Using the Battery Calibration Function
Move to the Boot Smart Battery Calibration item using
Reinstalling Windows Optional
Chapter Troubleshooting
Recovering/Backing up the Computer Optional
Recovering/Backing up the Computer Optional
Recovery Introduction
If the recover is completed, you can use your computer
Recovering
Recovering/Backing up the Computer Optional
in the bottom right corner. Then, click Recovery
Backing up
Recovering after a Backup
Recovering/Backing up the Computer Optional
Recovering
Recovering/Backing up the Computer Optional
Recovering/Backing up the Computer Optional
To copy the external storage disk
Start Recovery and click Disk copy
Export Disk Image Function
Recovering/Backing up the Computer Optional
2 and Reinstall Windows
Computer Recovery Function in Windows
Recovering/Backing up the Computer Optional
are not kept
Reinstalling Windows Optional
Reinstalling in Windows
Custom
Reinstalling Windows Optional
Upgrade
7 Registerscreen. a user according to the instructions on the Windows
Reinstalling Windows Optional
Reinstalling when Windows does not start
Install Now
Recovery Related
Windows 8 Related
settings, type size, color, and so on?
Q5 How can I install a printer driver?
Q6 How can I uninstall the driver?
How to activate Active
Display Related
You can configure your computer in the same way as
Sound Related
Others
Chapter 5 Troubleshooting
WEEE Symbol Information
Important Safety Information
Replacement Parts and Accessories
Product Specifications
Safety Instructions
Important Safety Information
Setting Up your System
Care During Use
The Instruction On Safety Operation of NotePC
Important Safety Information
Battery Disposal
Replacement Parts and Accessories
Laser Safety
General Requirements
Power Cord Requirements
Connect and Disconnect the AC adapter
Replacement Parts and Accessories
Wireless Guidance
Regulatory Compliance Statements
Use in specific environments
USA and Canada Safety Requirements and Notices
United States of America
Regulatory Compliance Statements
Unintentional Emitter per FCC Part
Other Wireless Devices
Regulatory Compliance Statements
Intentional emitter per FCC Part
Regulatory Compliance Statements
Exposure to Radio Frequency RF Signals Certification Information SAR
Health and safety information
Regulatory Compliance Statements
FCC Part 68 If fitted with a modem device
Regulatory Compliance Statements
Intentional Emitter per RSS
Canada
Unintentional Emitter per ICES-003
Regulatory Compliance Statements
Operation of this device is subject to the following two conditions
Regulatory Compliance Statements
Si l’appareil est équipé d’une bande 2,4 G ou 5 G
for products fitted with an IC-compliant modem
Telecommunications per DOC notice
Regulatory Compliance Statements
Regulatory Compliance Statements
European Union CE Marking and Compliance Notices
Brazil
European Union
European Directives
EU R&TTE Compliance Statements
European Radio Approval Information
for products fitted with EU-approved radio devices
Regulatory Compliance Statements
Regulatory Compliance Statements
Ελληνική
European Economic Area Restrictions
Regulatory Compliance Statements
Belgium
Regulatory Compliance Statements
General
France
for products fitted with EU-approved modems
RTC CAUTION
European Telecommunication Information
Regulatory Compliance Statements
USA ONLY
WEEE Symbol Information
India Only
Correct disposal of this product
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Samsung Packaging Take-Back Program
Simply call the following number for the locations nearest you
Chapter
Product Specifications
ENERGY STAR Partner
Registered Trademarks
HDMI
Product Specifications
D-sub D-subminiature
DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
Glossary
Backup
LCD Liquid Crystal Display
DVD Digital Versatile Disk
LAN Local Area Network
Glossary
Glossary
PCMCIA Personal Computer Memory Card International Association card
SDHC Secure Digital High Capacity card
This is the extension of the SD card that supports over 2GB bytes
Server
USB Universal Serial Bus
Glossary
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