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Samsung NP300E5C-A02US, NP300E5C-A08US, NP305E5A-A06US, NP300E5C-A06US manual Chapter Getting Started

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

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Chapter 1. Getting Started

Before You Start	3
Safety Precautions	6
Proper Posture During Computer Use	21
Overview	24
Turning the Computer On and Off	29

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Samsung NP300E5C-A02US, NP300E5C-A08US, NP305E5A-A06US, NP300E5C-A06US, NP300E5C-A01US, NP300E4C manual Chapter Getting Started

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User Guide Contents Chapter Getting Started Before You Start Using the software OS and Software Support Safety Precaution NotationsText Notations Copyright About the Product Capacity Representation Standard About the capacity representation of the storageAbout Memory Capacity Representation There is a danger of suffocation Safety PrecautionsInstallation Related Keep the plastic bags out of the reach of children There is a danger of electric shock or fire Power RelatedDo not touch the main plug or power cord with wet hands Do not unplug the power cord by pulling the cable only AC 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 electric shock or damage to the product Usage Related This may result in harming or burning your skin Upgrade RelatedNever disassemble the power supply or AC adapter Removable battery type, remove the external battery Security 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 it Do 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 Never disassemble or repair the product by yourself Take care when touching the product or partsTake care not to throw or drop a computer part or device Use parts authorized by Samsung Electronics only Safety Precautions When using the AC power plug Using the power supply in an airplane When using the Airplane Charging Converter When using the auto adapter Proper Posture Proper Posture During Computer Use Eye Position Hand PositionKeep your arm at a right angle as shown by the figure Illumination Volume Control Headphones and SpeakersCheck your volume first to listen to music Use Time Break Time Front View Overview Charge Status Status IndicatorsWireless LAN Power Camera, etc Right ViewUSB Port Optional Left View Compartment Cover Battery LatchesBattery Bottom View About Windows Activation Adjusting the screen brightnessTurning the Computer On and Off Turning the computer on Save all your data before clicking on Shut down Click Settings Power Shut downTurning the computer off Purchased operating system Chapter Using Windows Displaying Help What is Microsoft Windows 8? Start Screen Device and SettingsDesktop Switches to Desktop mode Camera Screen At a Glance To switch to the Start screen DesktopDisplaying Documents and Files Activating the Charms Using the Charms Brightness Changing the SettingsChange PC settings Network Displaying Currently Running Apps Using AppsUsing Apps Starting/Exiting an App Click Pin to start Or Unpin from Start Running Two Apps at the Same TimeAdding/Removing an App to/from the Start Screen Click Start screen right-click your mouse button Charms Using the Windows StoreConfiguring your Microsoft Account Continue after registering your Microsoft Account Windows Hot Key Function Chapter Using the computer Keyboard Shortcut KeysShortcut Keys Name Function If the hot keys do not work properly, you have to install SettingsOther Function Keys Optional Moving the cursor on the screen TouchpadBasic Touchpad Functions Click Function Control Panel Hardward Touchpad Configuring the Gesture FunctionRight Button Function Drag Function Displaying Additional Menus of a Currently Running App Scroll FunctionZoom Functions Charms Menu Activating Function Last Run Window Opening Function Auto-locking when connecting USB mouseDesktop Settings Control Panel Hardware and Sound Touchpad Touchpad On/Off Function To eject a CD when the CD drive does not work or Using CD Drive Multi Card Slot Optional Using the card Click the Windows Explorer Using a Mini SDTo remove a memory card To format a memory card Multi Card Slot Optional About the connection cable Connecting an External Display Device Connecting to the monitor port Optional Connecting through the Hdmi port Optional After connecting a TV through HDMI, you have to configureEnjoy both a high visual quality and a high sound quality Adding programs for PowerXpress graphics technology Using AMD Graphics Effectively optional Have to register the program in the Nvidia Panel Using Nvidia graphics more efficiently optionalSelect 3D Settings Manage 3D settings in the left pane Select the Program Settings tab Using the Sound Recorder Adjusting the VolumeAdjusting the Volume using the Keyboard Adjusting the Volume using the Volume Adjustment Program Select the SoundAlive tab and select one of the modes Using SoundAlive OptionalSettings Control Panel Hardware and Sound Right-click over the Speakers and select Properties LCD Brightness Control Controlling the Brightness Using the Keyboard Wired Network Connecting to the Wired LANConnect the LAN cable to the wired LAN port Protocols Network settings have been completed Left menu pane Using the WOL Wake On LAN function Wireless Network Optional What is an Access Point AP?Screen gures and terms may dier depending on the model If you click the Charms menu Settings Network Connecting to a Wireless LAN Using the Multimedia App Optional Position Using the S Camera app Select Picture preview Using the S Gallery appEditing a photo Tap Charm menu Start Gallery Select an effect to be applied to the photo If you select Draw Tap Charm menu Start S PlayerLine preview Color Undo My Music Apps Samsung Software Update Diagnosing the Computer Status and Troubleshooting CenterDiagnosing Using the Security Slot Optional Chapter Settings and Upgrade Product Bios Setup Bios Setup Screen Setup Menu HelpSetup Menu Description Setting a Supervisor Password Setting a Boot Password Set the Password on boot item to Enabled Setting a User PasswordSetting Up a Boot Password Setting up a Hard Disk Drive Password Optional Deactivating the Password Supervisor Password item, press EnterEnter Press the F10 key to save the settings and exit Setup Changing the Boot PrioritySelect the Boot menu in the Bios Setup Press Enter on the Boot Device Priority item Adding or Replacing Memory Modules Upgrading Memory If the memory does not fit easily, push the memory module Down while pulling the memory module latches outwardRemoving a memory module Battery again, slide the battery into BatteryInstalling/Removing the Battery Battery Battery Usage Time Information Charging the BatteryMeasuring the Remaining Battery Charge Confirming the battery charge in the Taskbar Options Extending the Battery Usage TimeUsing the power management program Decreasing the LCD Brightness Alternatively, to extend the battery life Extending the Battery Life Optional Using the Battery Calibration Function Setup screenMove to the Boot Smart Battery Calibration item using Chapter Troubleshooting Function Description Recovering/Backing up the Computer OptionalRecovery Introduction Restores the entire Windows drive To the User Agreement RecoveringIf Windows does not start If Windows is run To back up your computer to an external storage device Recovering after a BackupBacking up To save to Recovering Separately to connect the hard disk and your computer You need to purchase an external hard USB connectorStart Recovery and click Disk copy To copy the external storage disk Export Disk Image Function Are not kept Computer Recovery Function in WindowsReinstall Windows Reinstall On the relevant item Reinstalling Windows Optional Custom Upgrade Install Now Reinstalling when Windows does not start Capacity representation of the hard disk Recovery RelatedQ1 What is a Recovery Area? Specifications Q1 I cannot find the Start button on the Desktop Q3 What is a recovery image?Recovery program? Windows 8 Related How to activate Active Q5 How can I install a printer driver?Click the program. Then click uninstall Settings, type size, color, and so on? For AMD graphics cards Display RelatedHdmi port does not fit the screen For Intel graphics cards Sound Related OthersExisting Windows systems Chapter Appendix Important Safety Information Safety InstructionsSetting Up your System Care During Use Instruction On Safety Operation of NotePC Laser Safety Note Replacement Parts and AccessoriesBattery Disposal Laser Safety Power Cord Requirements Connect and Disconnect the AC adapterGeneral Requirements Regulatory Compliance Statements Wireless Guidance USA 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 Part Health and safety information Telephone company may make changes in its facilities FCC Part 68 If fitted with a modem device Canada Unintentional Emitter per ICES-003Intentional Emitter per RSS Si l’appareil est équipé d’une bande 2,4 G ou 5 G 116 117 European Directives BrazilEuropean Union European Union CE Marking and Compliance Notices Danish ČeskyCzech Dansk French ΕλληνικήGreek Français Norsk ÍslenskaIcelandic Sem gerðar eru í tilskipun 1999/5/EC France Belgium RTC Caution Weee Symbol Information India OnlyApplicable in countries with separate collection systems Samsung Packaging Take-Back Program Product Specifications Energy Star Partner Registered Trademarks Glossary Firewall Hibernation Mode Protocol Network AdministratorNotification Area Partition Shared Folder Sleep ModeServer Share Index