Status Indicators, Being accessed, Power

Overview

Status Indicators

1 2 3 4

	Chapter 1	25
	Getting Started	25
	Getting Started

1	HDD/ODD	This turns on when the hard disk is or ODD
		being accessed.

2Wireless LAN This turns on when the wireless LAN is operating.

		This shows the power source and the battery
		charge status.
		Green: When the battery is fully charged or
	Charge Status	the battery is not installed.
3	Charge Status	/ Red or orange: When the battery is
		being charged.
		Off: When the computer is running on
		battery power without being connected to
		AC adapter.

		This shows the computer operating status.
4	Power	On: When the computer is operating.
		Blinks: When the computer is in Sleep mode.

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Contents

User Guide Contents Chapter Getting Started Using the software Before You Start Copyright Safety Precaution NotationsText Notations OS and Software Support About Memory Capacity Representation About the Product Capacity Representation StandardAbout the capacity representation of the storage 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 Use only the AC adapter supplied with the product AC Adapter Usage PrecautionsConnect the power cord to the AC adapter firmly There is a danger of electric shock or choking Battery Usage RelatedUse an authorized battery and AC adapter only There is a danger of an explosion or fire Usage Related There is a danger of electric shock or damage to the product This may result in harming or burning your skin Upgrade RelatedNever disassemble the power supply or AC adapter Security and Movement Related Failure to do so may cause electric shock Dispose of worn-out batteries properly Use only a battery authorized by Samsung ElectronicsDo not place a heavy object over the product 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 Keep your arm at a right angle as shown by the figure Eye PositionHand Position Use Time Break Time Volume Control Headphones and SpeakersCheck your volume first to listen to music Illumination Overview Front View Power Status IndicatorsBeing accessed 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 Displaying Documents and Files To switch to the Start screenDesktop 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 Shortcut Keys KeyboardShortcut Keys Name Function Other Function Keys Optional If the hot keys do not work properly, you have to installSettings Click Function TouchpadBasic Touchpad Functions Moving the cursor on the screen Drag Function Configuring the Gesture FunctionRight Button 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 About the connection cable Connecting an External Display DeviceConnecting to the monitor port Optional Duplicate Alternatively, to set up dual viewPC Screen only Extend Enjoy both a high visual quality and a high sound quality Connecting through the Hdmi port OptionalAfter connecting a TV through HDMI, you have to configure 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 Connect the LAN cable to the wired LAN port Wired NetworkConnecting to the Wired LAN Network settings have been completed Protocols Using the WOL Wake On LAN function Left menu pane Screen figures and terms may differ depending on the model Wireless Network OptionalWhat is an Access Point AP? An AP to connect to, the Connect button appears AP List Connecting to a Wireless LANIf you click the Charms menu Settings Network Initializing the TPM chip Using the TPM Security Device OptionalSetting Up the TPM Press the F10 key to save the changes Initializing the TPM chipRepeatedly 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 Opening an encrypted folder file Using the virtual drive Personal Secure Drive PSDDecrypting 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 TPM chip initialization process Control Panel Programs Uninstall a programClick the Start Computer Drive C ProgramData 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 Line preview Color Undo My Music Select an effect to be applied to the photoIf you select Draw Tap Charm menu Start S Player Samsung Software Update Diagnosing Diagnosing the Computer Status and TroubleshootingCenter Chapter Settings and Upgrade Product Bios SetupTurbo Control for corresponding models only Setup Menu Description Bios Setup ScreenSetup Menu Help 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 Enter Deactivating the PasswordSupervisor Password item, press Enter 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 Memory slot Down while pulling the memory module latches outwardInsert a new memory module into the memory slot at an 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 If the following screen appears, select one of the modes Using the power management programOptions 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 If Windows is running RecoveringIf Windows does not start You cannot select a DVD drive Recovering after a BackupBacking up 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 Others Display RelatedSound Related Chapter Appendix Setting Up your System Important Safety InformationSafety Instructions Instruction On Safety Operation of NotePC Care During Use Laser Safety Replacement Parts and AccessoriesBattery Disposal Laser Safety Note General Requirements Power Cord RequirementsConnect and Disconnect the AC adapter Wireless Guidance Regulatory Compliance Statements Explosive Device Proximity Warning USA and Canada Safety Requirements and NoticesUnited States of America Use On Aircraft Caution Safety Notices for Other Devices in the Wireless NetworkUnintentional Emitter per FCC Part Intentional emitter per FCC Part If fitted with 2.4G band or 5G band Health and safety information Intentional Emitter per RSS CanadaUnintentional 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 BrazilEuropean Union 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 France GeneralBelgium Applicable in countries with separate collection systems Weee Symbol InformationIndia Only Samsung Packaging Take-Back Program Environment- Designed for the Planet TCO Certified for corresponding models onlyUsability Designed for You Product Specifications Registered Trademarks Energy Star Partner Glossary Hibernation Mode Firewall Partition Network AdministratorNotification Area Protocol Share Sleep ModeServer Shared Folder Index

Overview

Status Indicators

HDD/ODD

being accessed.

Power