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Samsung NP300E5C-A06US, NP300E5C-A08US, NP305E5A-A06US, NP300E5C-A02US, NP300E5C-A01US manual Contents

Models: NP300E5C-A02US NP300E5C-A06US NP300E4C NP300E5C-A01US NP300E5C-A08US NP305E5A-A06US NP300E4C-A01US NP300E4CA09JM

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Contents

Chapter 1. Getting Started

3Before You Start

6Safety Precautions

21Proper Posture During Computer Use

24Overview

29Turning the Computer On and Off

Chapter 2. Using Windows 8

32What is Microsoft Windows 8?

33Screen At a Glance

35Using the Charms

37Using Apps

40Windows Hot Key Function

Chapter 3. Using the computer

42Keyboard

45Touchpad

49CD Drive (ODD, Optional)

50Multi Card Slot (Optional)

53Connecting an External Display Device

58Adjusting the Volume

60LCD Brightness Control

61Wired Network

64Wireless Network (Optional)

66Using the Multimedia App (Optional)

70Samsung Software Update

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71Diagnosing the Computer Status and Troubleshooting

72Using the Security Slot (Optional)

Chapter 4. Settings and Upgrade

74BIOS Setup

76Setting a Boot Password

79Changing the Boot Priority

80Upgrading Memory

82Battery

Chapter 5. Troubleshooting

88Recovering/Backing up the Computer (Optional)

95Reinstalling Windows (Optional)

98Q&A

Chapter 6. Appendix

104Important Safety Information

106Replacement Parts and Accessories

108Regulatory Compliance Statements

124WEEE Symbol Information

125Samsung Packaging Take-Back Program

126Product Specifications

128Glossary

132Index

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Samsung NP300E5C-A06US, NP300E5C-A08US, NP305E5A-A06US, NP300E5C-A02US, NP300E5C-A01US, NP300E4CA09JM manual Contents

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User Guide Contents Chapter Getting Started Using the software Before You Start Copyright Safety Precaution NotationsText Notations OS and Software Support About Memory Capacity Representation About the Product Capacity Representation StandardAbout the capacity representation of the storage 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 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 There is a danger of an explosion or fire Usage Related There is a danger of electric shock or damage to the product Removable battery type, remove the external battery Upgrade RelatedNever disassemble the power supply or AC adapter This may result in harming or burning your skin Security and Movement Related Dispose of worn-out batteries properly Use only a battery authorized by Samsung ElectronicsDo not place a heavy object over the product Take care not to drop the product while using it Use a wall outlet or multi-plug with a grounding part Check CDs for cracks and damage prior to use Do not use a damaged or modified CDDo not insert your fingers into the PC Card Slot Use parts authorized by Samsung Electronics only Take care when touching the product or partsTake 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 Converter Proper Posture During Computer Use Proper Posture Keep your arm at a right angle as shown by the figure Eye PositionHand Position Use Time Break Time Volume Control Headphones and SpeakersCheck your volume first to listen to music Illumination Overview Front View Power Status IndicatorsWireless LAN Charge Status Optional Right ViewUSB Port Camera, 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 Displaying Documents and Files To switch to the Start screenDesktop 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 Continue after registering your Microsoft Account Using the Windows StoreConfiguring your Microsoft Account Charms Windows Hot Key Function Chapter Using the computer Shortcut Keys KeyboardShortcut Keys Name Function Other Function Keys Optional If the hot keys do not work properly, you have to installSettings Click Function TouchpadBasic Touchpad Functions Moving the cursor on the screen Drag Function Configuring the Gesture FunctionRight Button Function Control Panel Hardward Touchpad Charms Menu Activating Function Scroll FunctionZoom Functions 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 Using the card Multi Card Slot Optional To format a memory card Using a Mini SDTo remove a memory card Click the Windows Explorer Multi Card Slot Optional Connecting an External Display Device About the connection cable Connecting to the monitor port Optional Enjoy both a high visual quality and a high sound quality Connecting through the Hdmi port OptionalAfter connecting a TV through HDMI, you have to configure 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 SoundAlive OptionalSettings Control Panel Hardware and Sound 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 gures and terms may dier 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 Using the Multimedia App Optional Using the S Camera app Position Tap Charm menu Start Gallery Using the S Gallery appEditing a photo Select Picture preview Line preview Color Undo My Music Select an effect to be applied to the photoIf you select Draw Tap Charm menu Start S Player Samsung Software Update Apps Diagnosing Diagnosing the Computer Status and TroubleshootingCenter Using the Security Slot Optional Chapter Settings and Upgrade Bios Setup Product Setup Menu Description Bios Setup ScreenSetup Menu Help 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 Enter Deactivating the PasswordSupervisor Password item, press Enter 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 Removing a memory module If the memory does not fit easily, push the memory moduleDown while pulling the memory module latches outward Battery BatteryInstalling/Removing the Battery Battery again, slide the battery into 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 Extending the Battery Life Optional Alternatively, to extend the battery life Move to the Boot Smart Battery Calibration item using Using the Battery Calibration FunctionSetup screen Chapter Troubleshooting Restores the entire Windows drive Recovering/Backing up the Computer OptionalRecovery Introduction Function Description If Windows is run RecoveringIf Windows does not start To the User Agreement To save to Recovering after a BackupBacking up To back up your computer to an external storage device Recovering To copy the external storage disk You need to purchase an external hard USB connectorStart Recovery and click Disk copy Separately to connect the hard disk and your computer Export Disk Image Function Reinstall Computer Recovery Function in WindowsReinstall Windows Are not kept 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 Existing Windows systems Sound RelatedOthers Chapter Appendix Setting Up your System Important Safety InformationSafety Instructions Instruction On Safety Operation of NotePC Care During Use Laser Safety Replacement Parts and AccessoriesBattery Disposal 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 FCC Part 68 If fitted with a modem device Telephone company may make changes in its facilities Intentional Emitter per RSS CanadaUnintentional Emitter per ICES-003 Si l’appareil est équipé d’une bande 2,4 G ou 5 G 116 117 European Union CE Marking and Compliance Notices BrazilEuropean Union European Directives Dansk ČeskyCzech Danish Français ΕλληνικήGreek French Sem gerðar eru í tilskipun 1999/5/EC ÍslenskaIcelandic Norsk Belgium France RTC Caution 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 Partition Network AdministratorNotification Area Protocol Share Sleep ModeServer Shared Folder Index