Chapter Getting Started | Samsung NP540U3C-A01US specs

Chapter 1. Getting Started

Before You Start	3
Safety Precautions	6
Proper Posture During Computer Use	21
Overview	24
Turning the Computer On and Off	29

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Samsung NP540U3C-A01US manual Chapter Getting Started

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User Guide Contents Chapter Getting Started Before You Start Using the software OS and Software Support Safety Precaution NotationsText Notations Copyright About the Product Capacity Representation Standard About the capacity representation of the storageAbout Memory Capacity Representation There is a danger of suffocation Safety PrecautionsInstallation Related Keep the plastic bags out of the reach of children There is a danger of electric shock or fire Power RelatedDo not touch the main plug or power cord with wet hands Do not unplug the power cord by pulling the cable only 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 There is a danger of electric shock or damage to the product Usage Related Upgrade Related Never disassemble the power supply or AC adapterThis may result in harming or burning your skin Failure to do so may cause electric shock Security and Movement Related Use only a battery authorized by Samsung Electronics Do not place a heavy object over the productDispose of worn-out batteries properly 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 productTake 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 Eye Position Hand PositionKeep your arm at a right angle as shown by the figure Illumination Volume Control Headphones and SpeakersCheck your volume first to listen to music Use Time Break Time Front View Overview Status Indicators Being accessedPower Camera, etc Right ViewUSB 2.0 Port Optional Left View Hole To the internal battery in the SafetyBottom View Memory About Windows Activation Adjusting the screen brightnessTurning the Computer On and Off Turning the computer on Save all your data before clicking on Shut down Click Settings Power Shut downTurning the computer off Purchased operating system Chapter Using Windows Displaying Help What is Microsoft Windows 8? Start Screen Device and SettingsDesktop Switches to Desktop mode Camera Screen At a Glance To switch to the Start screen DesktopDisplaying Documents and Files Activating the Charms Using the Charms Brightness Changing the SettingsChange PC settings Network Displaying Currently Running Apps Using AppsUsing Apps Starting/Exiting an App Click Pin to start Or Unpin from Start Running Two Apps at the Same TimeAdding/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 StoreConfiguring your Microsoft Account Click Users Your Account Switch to a Microsoft account Windows Hot Key Function Touch Operation Function Description Using a Touch ScreenUsing a Touch Screen Touch screen models only Learning about Basic Touch Screen Operations Touching and dragging Displays the last run AppSlightly press with your finger to select an item Screen, the corresponding capability is activated Your mouse Touch OperationZooms 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 keyboardEntering characters in Handwriting Mode Press the Handwriting Mode 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 Moving the cursor on the screen TouchpadBasic Touchpad Functions Click Function Configuring the Gesture Function Right Button FunctionDrag Function Displaying Additional Menus of a Currently Running App Scroll FunctionCharms Menu Activating Function Zoom Functions Last Run Window Opening Function Auto-locking when connecting USB mouseDesktop 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 cardMemory Card Naming Following message appears on the top right. Click to Format To format a memory cardClick the Windows Explorer Desktop Connecting an External Display Device Connecting to the monitor port OptionalAbout the connection cable Extend Alternatively, to set up dual viewPC Screen only Duplicate 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 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 optionalSelect 3D Settings Manage 3D settings in the left pane Select the Program Settings tab Using the Sound Recorder Adjusting the VolumeAdjusting 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 OptionalSettings Control Panel Hardware and Sound Right-click over the Speakers and select Properties LCD Brightness Control Controlling the Brightness Using the Keyboard Wired Network Connecting to the Wired LANConnect the LAN cable to the wired LAN port Protocols Network settings have been completed Left menu pane Using the WOL Wake On LAN function 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 Installing the TPM program Using the TPM Security Device Optional All apps PasswordInfineon Security Platform Solution Security Platform Run initialization with administrator authority Encrypt from the pop-up menu Using the TPM programThis dialog box only appears when the folder is encrypted Encrypting a file folder Using the virtual drive Personal Secure Drive PSD Decrypting an encrypted folder fileOpening an encrypted folder file From the pop-up menu Secure Drive PSD and enter the user passwordBottom right corner Right-click over the Security Platform Create/Manage Contents. and click NextDeleting the virtual drive Click Personal Secure Drive Control Panel Programs Uninstall a program Click the Start Computer Drive C ProgramDataTPM chip initialization process Using the Multimedia App Optional Position Using the S Camera app Select Picture preview Using the S Gallery appEditing a photo Tap Charm menu Start Gallery 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 Supervisor Password Setting a Boot Password Set the Password on boot item to Enabled Setting a User PasswordSetting Up a Boot Password Setting up a Hard Disk Drive Password Optional Deactivating the Password Supervisor Password item, press EnterEnter Press the F10 key to save the settings and exit Setup Changing the Boot PrioritySelect 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 Insert a new memory module into the memory slot at anMemory slot 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 BatteryCharging the Battery This computer is equipped with an internal battery Battery Usage Time Information Measuring the Remaining Battery ChargeExtending the Battery Usage Time Confirming the battery charge in the Taskbar Using the power management program OptionsIf the following screen appears, select one of the modes Setup screen Using the Battery Calibration Function Chapter Troubleshooting You can back up your entire Windows drive Recovering/Backing up the Computer OptionalRecovery Introduction Restores the entire Windows drive Recovering If Windows does not startIf Windows is running Recovering after a Backup Backing upYou cannot select a DVD drive Recovering To copy the external storage disk You need to purchase an external hard USB connectorStart 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 WindowsRecovery 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? Display Related Sound RelatedOthers Chapter Appendix Important Safety Information Safety InstructionsSetting Up your System Care During Use Instruction On Safety Operation of NotePC Laser Safety Note Replacement Parts and AccessoriesBattery Disposal Laser Safety Power Cord Requirements Connect and Disconnect the AC adapterGeneral Requirements Regulatory Compliance Statements Wireless Guidance 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 If fitted with 2.4G band or 5G band Intentional emitter per FCC Part 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 Low band 5.15 5.35 GHz is for indoor use only European Directives Danish ČeskyCzech Dansk Polish MagyarHungarian Polski Local Restriction of 802.11b/802.11g Radio Usage Manufacturer Information 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 Energy Star Partner Registered Trademarks Glossary Firewall Hibernation Mode Protocol Network AdministratorNotification Area Partition Shared Folder Sleep ModeServer Share Index