User Guide
Contents
Chapter Getting Started
Using the software
Before You Start
Copyright
Safety Precaution Notations
Text Notations
OS and Software Support
About the capacity representation of the storage
About the Product Capacity Representation Standard
About Memory Capacity Representation
Keep the plastic bags out of the reach of children
Safety Precautions
Installation Related
There is a danger of suffocation
Do not unplug the power cord by pulling the cable only
Power Related
Do not touch the main plug or power cord with wet hands
There is a danger of electric shock or fire
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
Usage Related
There is a danger of electric shock or damage to the product
Removable battery type, remove the external battery
Upgrade Related
Never disassemble the power supply or AC adapter
This may result in harming or burning your skin
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
Take care not to drop the product while using it
Use a wall outlet or multi-plug with a grounding part
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
Use parts authorized by Samsung Electronics only
Take care when touching the product or parts
Take 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
Hand Position
Eye Position
Keep your arm at a right angle as shown by the figure
Use Time Break Time
Volume Control Headphones and Speakers
Check your volume first to listen to music
Illumination
Overview
Front View
Being accessed
Status Indicators
Power
Right View
Left View
Port
USB 3.0 Port
Chargeable USB
Monitor Port
Memory
To the internal battery in the Safety
Bottom View
Hole
Turning the computer on
Adjusting the screen brightness
Turning the Computer On and Off
About Windows Activation
Purchased operating system
Click Settings Power Shut down
Turning 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 Settings
Desktop Switches to Desktop mode Camera
Start Screen
Desktop
To switch to the Start screen
Displaying Documents and Files
Using the Charms
Activating the Charms
Network
Changing the Settings
Change PC settings
Brightness
Starting/Exiting an App
Using Apps
Using Apps
Displaying Currently Running Apps
Click Start screen right-click your mouse button
Running Two Apps at the Same Time
Adding/Removing an App to/from the Start Screen
Click Pin to start Or Unpin from Start
Click Users Your Account Switch to a Microsoft account
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
Click Function
Touchpad
Basic Touchpad Functions
Moving the cursor on the screen
Right Button Function
Configuring the Gesture Function
Drag Function
Zoom Functions
Scroll Function
Charms Menu Activating Function
Displaying Additional Menus of a Currently Running App
Touchpad On/Off Function
Auto-locking when connecting USB mouse
Desktop Settings Control Panel Hardware and Sound Touchpad
Last Run Window Opening Function
Using CD Drive
Status Indicator Hole
Using External type CD Drive To be purchased
For 13.3 inch models
Using the card
Multi Card Slot Optional
Example SD Card
To format a memory card
Using a Mini SD
To remove a memory card
Click the Windows Explorer
Multi Card Slot Optional
About the connection cable
Connecting an External Display Device
Connecting to the monitor port Optional
External Monitor TV Projector
Duplicate
Alternatively, to set up dual view
PC Screen only
Extend
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
Using AMD Graphics Effectively optional
Adding programs for PowerXpress graphics technology
Select the Program Settings tab
Using Nvidia graphics more efficiently optional
Select 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 Volume
Adjusting the Volume using the Keyboard
Using the Sound Recorder
Right-click over the Speakers and select Properties
Using SoundAlive Optional
Settings Control Panel Hardware and Sound
Select the SoundAlive tab and select one of the modes
Controlling the Brightness Using the Keyboard
LCD Brightness Control
Connecting to the Wired LAN
Wired Network
Connect the LAN cable to the wired LAN port
Network settings have been completed
Protocols
Using the WOL Wake On LAN function
Left menu pane
What is an Access Point AP?
Wireless Network Optional
Screen figures and terms may differ depending on the model
Connecting to a Wireless LAN
If you click the Charms menu Settings Network
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
Using the TPM Security Device Optional
Installing the TPM program
Security authentication settings begin with
Password
Infineon Security Platform Solution Security Platform
All apps
Encrypting a file folder
Using the TPM program
This dialog box only appears when the folder is encrypted
Encrypt from the pop-up menu
Decrypting an encrypted folder file
Using the virtual drive Personal Secure Drive PSD
Opening an encrypted folder file
Right-click over the Security Platform
Secure Drive PSD and enter the user password
Bottom right corner
From the pop-up menu
Click Personal Secure Drive
Contents. and click Next
Deleting the virtual drive
Create/Manage
Click the Start Computer Drive C ProgramData
Control Panel Programs Uninstall a program
TPM chip initialization process
Using the Multimedia App Optional
Using the S Camera app
Position
Tap Charm menu Start Gallery
Using the S Gallery app
Editing a photo
Select Picture preview
If you select Draw Tap Charm menu Start S Player
Select an effect to be applied to the photo
Line preview Color Undo My Music
Sharing content using the AllShare Play app Optional
AllShare Play is especially useful if you want to
AllShare Play at a Glance
Follows
Is required to use the AllShare Play service
Sign up on the AllShare Play website
Button to create an account
Sharing content using the AllShare Play app Optional
Setting the device status
Configure PC
Sharing files
Use AllShare Play Play / Transfer / Upload Files
Playing videos or viewing photos on a TV
Transferring a file
Playing a file
Transfer menu
Uploading a file to a SNS
Follow the onscreen instructions to upload the file
Samsung Software Update
Center
Diagnosing the Computer Status and Troubleshooting
Diagnosing
Using the Security Slot Optional
Chapter Settings and Upgrade
Turbo Control for corresponding models only
Bios Setup
Product
Setup Menu Help
Bios Setup Screen
Setup Menu Description
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
Set the Password on boot item to Enabled
Supervisor Password item, press Enter
Deactivating the Password
Enter
Press Enter on the Boot Device Priority item
Changing the Boot Priority
Select 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
Fixing Screw Memory Slot
Removing a memory module
This computer is equipped with an internal battery
Battery
Charging the Battery
Power input jack of the computer. The battery will start
Confirming the battery charge in the Taskbar
Measuring the Remaining Battery Charge
Extending the Battery Usage Time
Battery Usage Time Information
Alternatively, to extend the battery life
Using the power management program
Extending the Battery Life Optional
Options
Using the Battery Calibration Function
Setup screen
Chapter Troubleshooting
Restores the entire Windows drive
Recovering/Backing up the Computer Optional
Recovery Introduction
Function Description
If Windows is run
Recovering
If Windows does not start
To the User Agreement
To save to
Recovering after a Backup
Backing up
To back up your computer to an external storage device
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
Image
Reinstall
Computer Recovery Function in Windows
Reinstall Windows
Are not kept
Reinstalling Windows Optional
Reinstalling in Windows
Upgrade
Custom
Reinstalling when Windows does not start
Install Now
Specifications
Recovery Related
Q1 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 Related
Hdmi port does not fit the screen
For AMD graphics cards
Others
Sound Related
Existing Windows systems
Chapter Appendix
Safety Instructions
Important Safety Information
Setting Up your System
Instruction On Safety Operation of NotePC
Care During Use
Laser Safety
Replacement Parts and Accessories
Battery Disposal
Laser Safety Note
Connect and Disconnect the AC adapter
Power Cord Requirements
General Requirements
Wireless Guidance
Regulatory Compliance Statements
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
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
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 Union CE Marking and Compliance Notices
Brazil
European Union
European Directives
Dansk
Česky
Czech
Danish
Français
Ελληνική
Greek
French
Sem gerðar eru í tilskipun 1999/5/EC
Íslenska
Icelandic
Norsk
Belgium
France
RTC Caution
India Only
Weee Symbol Information
Applicable in countries with separate collection systems
Samsung Packaging Take-Back Program
Usability Designed for You
TCO Certified for corresponding models only
Environment- Designed for the Planet
Product Specifications
Registered Trademarks
Energy Star Partner
Glossary
Hibernation Mode
Firewall
Partition
Network Administrator
Notification Area
Protocol
Share
Sleep Mode
Server
Shared Folder
Index