User Guide
Contents
Chapter Getting Started
Before You Start
Using the software
OS and Software Support
Safety Precaution Notations
Text Notations
Copyright
About Memory Capacity Representation
About the Product Capacity Representation Standard
About the capacity representation of the storage
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
Use only the AC adapter supplied with the product
AC Adapter Usage Precautions
Connect the power cord to the AC adapter firmly
There is a danger of electric shock or choking
Battery Usage Related
Use an authorized battery and AC adapter only
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
Failure to do so may cause electric shock
Security and Movement Related
Dispose of worn-out batteries properly
Use only a battery authorized by Samsung Electronics
Do not place a heavy object over the product
Do not drop or knock the product
Use a wall outlet or multi-plug with a grounding part
Check CDs for cracks and damage prior to use
Do not insert your fingers into the PC Card Slot
Never disassemble or repair the product by yourself
Carefully touch a part or device of the product
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 Coverter
When Using the Auto Adapter
Proper Posture
Proper Posture During Computer Use
Keep your arm at a right angle as shown by the figure
Eye Position
Hand Position
Illumination
Volume Control Headphones and Speakers
Check your volume first to listen to music
Use Time Break Time
Front View
Overview
Power
Status Indicators
Being accessed
Camera, etc
Right View
USB 2.0 Port
Optional
Left View
Hole
To the internal battery in the Safety
Bottom View
Memory
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
Displaying Documents and Files
To switch to the Start screen
Desktop
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
Continue after registering your Microsoft Account
Using the Windows Store
Configuring your Microsoft Account
Click Users Your Account Switch to a Microsoft account
Windows Hot Key Function
Touch Operation Function Description
Using a Touch Screen
Using a Touch Screen Touch screen models only
Learning about Basic Touch Screen Operations
Touching and dragging
Displays the last run App
Slightly press with your finger to select an item
Screen, the corresponding capability is activated
Your mouse
Touch Operation
Zooms in or out of the target
Target or more detailed information
Calibrating the Screen
Entering Characters
Using the Tablet PC Input Panel
Press the Touch keyboard icon
Entering characters using the Touch keyboard
Entering characters in Handwriting Mode
Press the Handwriting Mode icon
Using a Touch Screen Touch screen models only
Chapter Using the computer
Shortcut Keys
Keyboard
Shortcut Keys
Name Function
Other Function Keys Optional
If the hot keys do not work properly, you have to install
Settings
Moving the cursor on the screen
Touchpad
Basic Touchpad Functions
Click Function
Drag Function
Configuring the Gesture Function
Right Button Function
Displaying Additional Menus of a Currently Running App
Scroll Function
Charms Menu Activating Function
Zoom Functions
Last Run Window Opening Function
Auto-locking when connecting USB mouse
Desktop Settings Control Panel Hardware and Sound Touchpad
Touchpad On/Off Function
Using External type CD Drive To be purchased
Multi Card Slot Optional
Using the card
Remove the card as following depending on the model
To remove a memory card
Memory Card Naming
Following message appears on the top right. Click to
Format
To format a memory card
Click the Windows Explorer
Desktop
About the connection cable
Connecting an External Display Device
Connecting to the monitor port Optional
Extend
Alternatively, to set up dual view
PC Screen only
Duplicate
Enjoy both a high visual quality and a high sound quality
Connecting through the Hdmi port Optional
After connecting a TV through HDMI, you have to configure
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 optional
Select 3D Settings Manage 3D settings in the left pane
Select the Program Settings tab
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
Connect the LAN cable to the wired LAN port
Wired Network
Connecting to the Wired LAN
Protocols
Network settings have been completed
Left menu pane
Using the WOL Wake On LAN function
Screen figures and terms may differ depending on the model
Wireless Network Optional
What is an Access Point AP?
An AP to connect to, the Connect button appears AP List
Connecting to a Wireless LAN
If you click the Charms menu Settings Network
Initializing the TPM chip
Using the TPM Security Device Optional
Setting Up the TPM
Press the F10 key to save the changes
Initializing the TPM chip
Repeatedly
Installing the TPM program
Using the TPM Security Device Optional
All apps
Password
Infineon Security Platform Solution Security Platform
Run initialization with administrator authority
Encrypt from the pop-up menu
Using the TPM program
This dialog box only appears when the folder is encrypted
Encrypting a file folder
Opening an encrypted folder file
Using the virtual drive Personal Secure Drive PSD
Decrypting 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
TPM chip initialization process
Control Panel Programs Uninstall a program
Click the Start Computer Drive C ProgramData
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 Undo My Music
Select an effect to be applied to the photo
If you select Draw Tap Charm menu Start S Player
Samsung Software Update
Diagnosing
Diagnosing the Computer Status and Troubleshooting
Center
Chapter Settings and Upgrade
Product
Bios Setup
Turbo Control for corresponding models only
Setup Menu Description
Bios Setup Screen
Setup Menu Help
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
Enter
Deactivating the Password
Supervisor Password item, press 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
Memory slot
Down while pulling the memory module latches outward
Insert a new memory module into the memory slot at an
Remove the memory module out at an angle of 30 degrees
Removing a memory module
Power input jack of the computer. The battery will start
Battery
Charging the Battery
This computer is equipped with an internal battery
Battery Usage Time Information
Measuring the Remaining Battery Charge
Extending the Battery Usage Time
Confirming the battery charge in the Taskbar
If the following screen appears, select one of the modes
Using the power management program
Options
Setup screen
Using the Battery Calibration Function
Chapter Troubleshooting
You can back up your entire Windows drive
Recovering/Backing up the Computer Optional
Recovery Introduction
Restores the entire Windows drive
If Windows is running
Recovering
If Windows does not start
You cannot select a DVD drive
Recovering after a Backup
Backing up
Recovering
To copy the external storage disk
You need to purchase an external hard USB connector
Start Recovery and click Disk copy
With the same configuration as the old one
Export Disk Image Function
Files such as your photo, video and music
Computer Recovery Function in Windows
Recovery process
Reinstall Windows again
Reinstalling in Windows
Reinstalling Windows Optional
Custom
Upgrade
Install Now
Reinstalling when Windows does not start
Recovery Related
Q1 I cannot find the Start button on the Desktop
Q5 How can I install a printer driver?
Click the program. Then click uninstall
Windows 8 Related
How to activate Active
Settings, type size, color, and so on?
Others
Display Related
Sound Related
Chapter Appendix
Setting Up your System
Important Safety Information
Safety Instructions
Care During Use
Instruction On Safety Operation of NotePC
Laser Safety Note
Replacement Parts and Accessories
Battery Disposal
Laser Safety
General Requirements
Power Cord Requirements
Connect and Disconnect the AC adapter
Regulatory Compliance Statements
Wireless Guidance
Explosive Device Proximity Warning
USA and Canada Safety Requirements and Notices
United States of America
Use On Aircraft Caution
Safety Notices for Other Devices in the Wireless Network
Unintentional Emitter per FCC Part
If fitted with 2.4G band or 5G band
Intentional emitter per FCC Part
Health and safety information
Intentional Emitter per RSS
Canada
Unintentional Emitter per ICES-003
Si l’appareil est équipé d’une bande 2,4 G ou 5 G
European Union CE Marking and Compliance Notices
Brazil
European Union
Low band 5.15 5.35 GHz is for indoor use only
European Directives
Danish
Česky
Czech
Dansk
Polish
Magyar
Hungarian
Polski
Local Restriction of 802.11b/802.11g Radio Usage
Manufacturer Information
France
General
Belgium
Applicable in countries with separate collection systems
Weee Symbol Information
India Only
Samsung Packaging Take-Back Program
Environment- Designed for the Planet
TCO Certified for corresponding models only
Usability Designed for You
Product Specifications
Energy Star Partner
Registered Trademarks
Glossary
Firewall
Hibernation Mode
Protocol
Network Administrator
Notification Area
Partition
Shared Folder
Sleep Mode
Server
Share
Index