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Samsung NP300E5C-A06US, NP300E5C-A08US, NP305E5A-A06US, NP300E5C-A02US Chapter Using the computer

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

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Chapter 3. Using the computer

Keyboard	42
Touchpad	45
CD Drive (ODD, Optional)	49
Multi Card Slot (Optional)	50
Connecting an External Display Device	53
Adjusting the Volume	58
LCD Brightness Control	60
Wired Network	61
Wireless Network (Optional)	64
Using the Multimedia App (Optional)	66
Samsung Software Update	70
Diagnosing the Computer Status and
Troubleshooting	71
Using the Security Slot (Optional)	72

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Samsung NP300E5C-A06US, NP300E5C-A08US, NP305E5A-A06US, NP300E5C-A02US, NP300E5C-A01US, NP300E4C Chapter Using the computer

Contents

User Guide Contents Chapter Getting Started Using the software Before You Start Copyright Safety Precaution NotationsText Notations OS and Software Support About the Product Capacity Representation Standard About the capacity representation of the storageAbout Memory Capacity Representation 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 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 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 Use only a battery authorized by Samsung Electronics Do not place a heavy object over the productDispose of worn-out batteries properly Take care not to drop the product while using it Use a wall outlet or multi-plug with a grounding part 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 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 Eye Position Hand PositionKeep your arm at a right angle as shown by the figure 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 To switch to the Start screen DesktopDisplaying Documents and Files 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 Keyboard Shortcut KeysShortcut Keys Name Function If the hot keys do not work properly, you have to install SettingsOther Function Keys Optional 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 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 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 Wired Network Connecting to the Wired LANConnect the LAN cable to the wired LAN port Network settings have been completed Protocols Using the WOL Wake On LAN function Left menu pane Wireless Network Optional What is an Access Point AP?Screen gures and terms may dier depending on the model 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 Select an effect to be applied to the photo If you select Draw Tap Charm menu Start S PlayerLine preview Color Undo My Music Samsung Software Update Apps Diagnosing the Computer Status and Troubleshooting CenterDiagnosing Using the Security Slot Optional Chapter Settings and Upgrade Bios Setup Product Bios Setup Screen Setup Menu HelpSetup Menu Description 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 Deactivating the Password Supervisor Password item, press EnterEnter 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 If the memory does not fit easily, push the memory module Down while pulling the memory module latches outwardRemoving a memory module 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 Using the Battery Calibration Function Setup screenMove to the Boot Smart Battery Calibration item using 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 Sound Related OthersExisting Windows systems Chapter Appendix Important Safety Information Safety InstructionsSetting Up your System Instruction On Safety Operation of NotePC Care During Use Laser Safety Replacement Parts and AccessoriesBattery Disposal Laser Safety Note Power Cord Requirements Connect and Disconnect the AC adapterGeneral Requirements Wireless Guidance Regulatory Compliance Statements 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 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 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 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 Weee Symbol Information India OnlyApplicable in countries with separate collection systems 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