User Guide
Contents
Chapter Getting Started
Before You Start
Using the software
OS and Software Support
Safety Precaution Notations
Text Notations
Copyright
About the capacity representation of the storage
About the Product Capacity Representation Standard
About Memory Capacity Representation
There is a danger of suffocation
Safety Precautions
Installation Related
Keep the plastic bags out of the reach of children
There is a danger of electric shock or fire
Power Related
Do not touch the main plug or power cord with wet hands
Do not unplug the power cord by pulling the cable only
Connect the power cord to the AC adapter firmly
AC Adapter Usage Precautions
Use only the AC adapter supplied with the product
Use an authorized battery and AC adapter only
Battery Usage Related
There 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 Related
Never disassemble the power supply or AC adapter
Removable battery type, remove the external battery
Security and Movement Related
Do not place a heavy object over the product
Use only a battery authorized by Samsung Electronics
Dispose 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 insert your fingers into the PC Card Slot
Do not use a damaged or modified CD
Check CDs for cracks and damage prior to use
Never disassemble or repair the product by yourself
Take care when touching the product or parts
Take 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
Hand Position
Eye Position
Keep your arm at a right angle as shown by the figure
Illumination
Volume Control Headphones and Speakers
Check your volume first to listen to music
Use Time Break Time
Front View
Overview
Charge Status
Status Indicators
Wireless LAN
Power
Right View
Left View
Memory
Battery Latches
Battery
Bottom View
About Windows Activation
Adjusting the screen brightness
Turning the Computer On and Off
Turning the computer on
Save all your data before clicking on Shut down
Click Settings Power Shut down
Turning the computer off
Purchased operating system
Chapter Using Windows
Displaying Help
What is Microsoft Windows 8?
Start Screen
Device and Settings
Desktop Switches to Desktop mode Camera
Screen At a Glance
Desktop
To switch to the Start screen
Displaying Documents and Files
Activating the Charms
Using the Charms
Brightness
Changing the Settings
Change PC settings
Network
Displaying Currently Running Apps
Using Apps
Using Apps
Starting/Exiting an App
Click Pin to start Or Unpin from Start
Running Two Apps at the Same Time
Adding/Removing an App to/from the Start Screen
Click Start screen right-click your mouse button
Charms
Using the Windows Store
Configuring your Microsoft Account
Continue after registering your Microsoft Account
Windows Hot Key Function
Chapter Using the computer
Shortcut Keys
Keyboard
Shortcut Keys
Name Function
Settings
If the hot keys do not work properly, you have to install
Other Function Keys Optional
Moving the cursor on the screen
Touchpad
Basic Touchpad Functions
Click Function
Control Panel Hardward Touchpad
Configuring the Gesture Function
Right Button Function
Drag Function
Displaying Additional Menus of a Currently Running App
Scroll Function
Zoom Functions
Charms Menu Activating Function
Last Run Window Opening Function
Auto-locking when connecting USB mouse
Desktop Settings Control Panel Hardware and Sound Touchpad
Touchpad On/Off Function
Hole Eject Button
Using CD Drive
Computer is off, place the end of a paper clip
Emergency Hole until the CD tray is ejected
Multi Card Slot Optional
Using the card
Click the Windows Explorer
Using a Mini SD
To remove a memory card
To format a memory card
About the connection cable
Connecting an External Display Device
Connecting to the monitor port Optional
After connecting a TV through HDMI, you have to configure
Connecting through the Hdmi port Optional
Enjoy both a high visual quality and a high sound quality
Adding programs for PowerXpress graphics technology
Using AMD Graphics Effectively optional
Using the Sound Recorder
Adjusting the Volume
Adjusting 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 Optional
Settings Control Panel Hardware and Sound
Right-click over the Speakers and select Properties
LCD Brightness Control
Controlling the Brightness Using the Keyboard
Connecting to the Wired LAN
Wired Network
Connect the LAN cable to the wired LAN port
Protocols
Network settings have been completed
Left menu pane
Using the WOL Wake On LAN function
What is an Access Point AP?
Wireless Network Optional
Screen figures and terms may differ depending on the model
If you click the Charms menu Settings Network
Connecting to a Wireless LAN
Setting Up the TPM
Using the TPM Security Device Optional
Initializing the TPM chip
Repeatedly
Initializing the TPM chip
Press the F10 key to save the changes
Installing the TPM program
Using the TPM Security Device Optional
All apps
Registering the TPM program
Encrypt from the pop-up menu
Using the TPM program
This dialog box only appears when the folder is encrypted
Encrypting a file folder
Decrypting an encrypted folder file
Using the virtual drive Personal Secure Drive PSD
Opening an encrypted folder file
From the pop-up menu
Secure Drive PSD and enter the user password
Bottom right corner
Right-click over the Security Platform
Create/Manage
Contents. and click Next
Deleting the virtual drive
Click Personal Secure Drive
Click the Start Computer Drive C ProgramData
Control Panel Programs Uninstall a program
TPM chip initialization process
Using the Multimedia App Optional
Position
Using the S Camera app
Select Picture preview
Using the S Gallery app
Editing a photo
Tap Charm menu Start Gallery
Line preview Color
Using the S Player app
Select an effect to be applied to the photo
If you select Draw
Sharing content using the AllShare Play app Optional
AllShare Play is especially useful if you want to
AllShare Play at a Glance
Button to create an account
Is required to use the AllShare Play service
Sign up on the AllShare Play website
Follows
Sharing content using the AllShare Play app Optional
Setting the device status
Configure PC
Sharing files
Playing videos or viewing photos on a TV
Use AllShare Play Play / Transfer / Upload Files
Transferring a file
Playing a file
Transfer menu
Follow the onscreen instructions to upload the file
Uploading a file to a SNS
Apps
Samsung Software Update
Diagnosing
Diagnosing the Computer Status and Troubleshooting
Using the Security Slot Optional
Chapter Settings and Upgrade
Product
Bios Setup
Setup Menu Help
Bios Setup Screen
Setup Menu Description
Setting a Supervisor Password
Setting a Boot Password
Set the Password on boot item to Enabled
Setting a User Password
Setting Up a Boot Password
Setting up a Hard Disk Drive Password Optional
Supervisor Password item, press Enter
Deactivating the Password
Enter
Press the F10 key to save the settings and exit Setup
Changing the Boot Priority
Select the Boot menu in the Bios Setup
Press Enter on the Boot Device Priority item
Adding or Replacing Memory Modules
Upgrading Memory
Down while pulling the memory module latches outward
If the memory does not fit easily, push the memory module
Removing a memory module
Battery again, slide the battery into
Battery
Installing/Removing the Battery
Battery
Battery Usage Time Information
Charging the Battery
Measuring the Remaining Battery Charge
Confirming the battery charge in the Taskbar
Options
Extending the Battery Usage Time
Using the power management program
Decreasing the LCD Brightness
Alternatively, to extend the battery life
Extending the Battery Life Optional
Setup screen
Using the Battery Calibration Function
Chapter Troubleshooting
Function Description
Recovering/Backing up the Computer Optional
Recovery Introduction
Restores the entire Windows drive
To the User Agreement
Recovering
If Windows does not start
If Windows is run
To back up your computer to an external storage device
Recovering after a Backup
Backing up
To save to
Recovering
With the same configuration as the old one
Start Recovery and click Disk copy
To copy the external storage disk
Export Disk Image Function
Are not kept
Computer Recovery Function in Windows
Reinstall Windows
Reinstall
Reinstalling in Windows
Reinstalling Windows Optional
Custom
Upgrade
Install Now
Reinstalling when Windows does not start
Capacity representation of the hard disk
Recovery Related
Q1 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 Related
Hdmi port does not fit the screen
For Intel graphics cards
Others
Sound Related
Existing Windows systems
Chapter Appendix
Safety Instructions
Important Safety Information
Setting Up your System
Care During Use
Instruction On Safety Operation of NotePC
Laser Safety Note
Replacement Parts and Accessories
Battery Disposal
Laser Safety
Connect and Disconnect the AC adapter
Power Cord Requirements
General Requirements
Regulatory Compliance Statements
Wireless Guidance
United States of America
USA and Canada Safety Requirements and Notices
Explosive Device Proximity Warning
Unintentional Emitter per FCC Part
Safety Notices for Other Devices in the Wireless Network
Use 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
Unintentional Emitter per ICES-003
Canada
Intentional Emitter per RSS
Si l’appareil est équipé d’une bande 2,4 G ou 5 G
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European Directives
Brazil
European Union
European Union CE Marking and Compliance Notices
Danish
Česky
Czech
Dansk
French
Ελληνική
Greek
Français
Norsk
Íslenska
Icelandic
Sem gerðar eru í tilskipun 1999/5/EC
France
Belgium
RTC Caution
India Only
Weee Symbol Information
Applicable in countries with separate collection systems
Samsung Packaging Take-Back Program
Product Specifications
Energy Star Partner
Registered Trademarks
Glossary
Firewall
Hibernation Mode
Protocol
Network Administrator
Notification Area
Partition
Shared Folder
Sleep Mode
Server
Share
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