Using the Battery Calibration Function | Samsung NP540U3C-A01US

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Using the Battery Calibration Function

When charging/discharging the battery repeatedly for a short time only, the battery usage time may be reduced by the difference between the actual battery charge and the remaining charge display.

In this case, the actual battery charge and the remaining charge display will be the same by discharging the battery completely using the Battery Calibration function, and then recharging it again.

	The screen images and terms may differ from actual product
	depending on the computer model and driver version.
1 computer.Disconnect the AC power adapter after turning off the
2	Turn the computer back on, and press the F2 key to enter the
2	Setup screen.

Chapter 4. 101

Settings and Upgrade

3 Move to the Boot > Smart Battery Calibration item using the direction keys and press <Enter>.

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4 Highlight Yes in the Battery Calibration Confirmation window and press <Enter>.

The Battery Calibration function is activated and the battery is forcefully discharged. To stop the operation, press the <Esc> button.

This operation requires 3~5 hours depending on the battery capacity and the remaining battery charge.

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Samsung NP540U3C-A01US manual Using the Battery Calibration Function, Setup screen

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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 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 Upgrade Related Never disassemble the power supply or AC adapterThis may result in harming or burning your skin Security and Movement Related Failure to do so may cause electric shock 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 Do not drop or knock the product Do not insert your fingers into the PC Card Slot Check CDs for cracks and damage prior to use Use parts authorized by Samsung Electronics only Carefully touch a part or device of the productTake 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 Coverter 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 Status Indicators Being accessedPower Optional Right ViewUSB 2.0 Port Camera, etc Left View Memory To the internal battery in the SafetyBottom View Hole 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 Click Users Your Account Switch to a Microsoft account Using the Windows StoreConfiguring your Microsoft Account Continue after registering your Microsoft Account Windows Hot Key Function Learning about Basic Touch Screen Operations Using a Touch ScreenUsing a Touch Screen Touch screen models only Touch Operation Function Description Screen, the corresponding capability is activated Displays the last run AppSlightly press with your finger to select an item Touching and dragging Target or more detailed information Touch OperationZooms in or out of the target Your mouse Calibrating the Screen Using the Tablet PC Input Panel Entering Characters Press the Handwriting Mode icon Entering characters using the Touch keyboardEntering characters in Handwriting Mode Press the Touch keyboard icon Using a Touch Screen Touch screen models only 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 Configuring the Gesture Function Right Button FunctionDrag Function Zoom Functions Scroll FunctionCharms Menu Activating Function 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 External type CD Drive To be purchased Using the card Multi Card Slot Optional Following message appears on the top right. Click to To remove a memory cardMemory Card Naming Remove the card as following depending on the model Desktop To format a memory cardClick the Windows Explorer Format Connecting an External Display Device Connecting to the monitor port OptionalAbout the connection cable Duplicate Alternatively, to set up dual viewPC Screen only Extend 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 figures and terms may differ depending on the model Connecting to a Wireless LAN If you click the Charms menu Settings NetworkAn AP to connect to, the Connect button appears AP List Using the TPM Security Device Optional Setting Up the TPMInitializing the TPM chip Initializing the TPM chip RepeatedlyPress the F10 key to save the changes Using the TPM Security Device Optional Installing the TPM program Run initialization with administrator authority PasswordInfineon Security Platform Solution Security Platform All apps Encrypting a file folder Using the TPM programThis dialog box only appears when the folder is encrypted Encrypt from the pop-up menu Using the virtual drive Personal Secure Drive PSD Decrypting an encrypted folder fileOpening an encrypted folder file Right-click over the Security Platform Secure Drive PSD and enter the user passwordBottom right corner From the pop-up menu Click Personal Secure Drive Contents. and click NextDeleting the virtual drive Create/Manage Control Panel Programs Uninstall a program Click the Start Computer Drive C ProgramDataTPM chip initialization process 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 Diagnosing the Computer Status and Troubleshooting CenterDiagnosing Chapter Settings and Upgrade Bios Setup Turbo Control for corresponding models onlyProduct 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 Down while pulling the memory module latches outward Insert a new memory module into the memory slot at anMemory slot Removing a memory module Remove the memory module out at an angle of 30 degrees This computer is equipped with an internal battery BatteryCharging the Battery Power input jack of the computer. The battery will start Confirming the battery charge in the Taskbar Measuring the Remaining Battery ChargeExtending the Battery Usage Time Battery Usage Time Information Using the power management program OptionsIf the following screen appears, select one of the modes Using the Battery Calibration Function Setup screen Chapter Troubleshooting Restores the entire Windows drive Recovering/Backing up the Computer OptionalRecovery Introduction You can back up your entire Windows drive Recovering If Windows does not startIf Windows is running Recovering after a Backup Backing upYou cannot select a DVD drive Recovering With the same configuration as the old one You need to purchase an external hard USB connectorStart Recovery and click Disk copy To copy the external storage disk Export Disk Image Function Reinstall Windows again Computer Recovery Function in WindowsRecovery process Files such as your photo, video and music Reinstalling Windows Optional Reinstalling in Windows Upgrade Custom Reinstalling when Windows does not start Install Now Recovery Related Windows 8 Related Q5 How can I install a printer driver?Click the program. Then click uninstall Q1 I cannot find the Start button on the Desktop Settings, type size, color, and so on? How to activate Active Display Related Sound RelatedOthers 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 Canada Unintentional Emitter per ICES-003Intentional Emitter per RSS Si l’appareil est équipé d’une bande 2,4 G ou 5 G Brazil European UnionEuropean Union CE Marking and Compliance Notices European Directives Low band 5.15 5.35 GHz is for indoor use only Dansk ČeskyCzech Danish Polski MagyarHungarian Polish Manufacturer Information Local Restriction of 802.11b/802.11g Radio Usage General BelgiumFrance Weee Symbol Information India OnlyApplicable in countries with separate collection systems Samsung Packaging Take-Back Program TCO Certified for corresponding models only Usability Designed for YouEnvironment- Designed for the Planet Product Specifications Registered Trademarks Energy Star Partner Glossary Hibernation Mode Firewall Partition Network AdministratorNotification Area Protocol Share Sleep ModeServer Shared Folder Index