LCD Brightness Control | Samsung NP600B4CA01US guide

LCD Brightness Control

You can adjust the LCD brightness in 8 levels.

The screen brightness is automatically set to the brightest level when AC power is connected and the brightness is automatically set dimmer when the computer runs on battery power to extend the battery use time.

Controlling the Brightness Using the Keyboard

Adjust the LCD brightness by pressing the + key or

the + key.

The LCD brightness can change up to 8 levels and the brightness

increases by 1 level when pressing the + key once.

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•• Maintaining the changed LCD brightness even after turning the computer on again

To maintain the LCD brightness set by using the brightness control keys or through the Power Options, follow the procedures below.

►For Windows 7

1. Click Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Power Options.

2. Click Change the settings of the currently configured mode.

3. Adjust the display brightness adjustment menu bar and click the Save the changes button.

•• Saving battery power consumption

Decreases the LCD brightness when the computer is running on battery power to save battery power consumption.

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Samsung NP600B4CA01US appendix LCD Brightness Control, Controlling the Brightness Using the Keyboard

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User Guide Contents Chapter Getting Started Tips Using the software Before You StartStart All Programs Start All Programs Samsung Safety Precaution Notations Precautions for Operating System SupportText Notations Copyright About the Product Capacity Representation Standard About the capacity representation of the storageAbout Memory Capacity Representation Safety Precautions Installation RelatedKeep the plastic bags out of the reach of children There is a danger of suffocation Power Related Do not touch the main plug or power cord with wet handsDo 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 Usage Related There is a danger of electric shock or damage to the product Upgrade Related Never disassemble the power supply or AC adapterRemovable battery type, remove the external battery This may result in harming or burning your skin 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 Take care not to drop the product while using it Use a wall outlet or multi-plug with a grounding part Do not use a damaged or modified CD/Floppy Disk Do not insert your fingers into the PC Card SlotCheck CDs for cracks and damage prior to use Take care when touching the product or parts Take care not to throw or drop a computer part or deviceUse parts authorized by Samsung Electronics only 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 Eye Position Hand PositionKeep your arm at a right angle as shown by the figure Volume Control Headphones and Speakers Check your volume first to listen to musicUse Time Break Time Illumination Overview Front View Wireless Button Using the camera, web cam Status Indicators What is an e-SATA port? Right View What is a Chargeable USB port? Left View Emitted through these holes Bottom View Type a Model Type B Model Entering Sleep mode Adjusting the screen brightnessTurning the Computer On and Off Turning the computer on Turning the computer off Purchased operating systemSave all your data before clicking on Shut down Chapter Using the computer Keyboard Shortcut Keys Mutes or cancels mute Controls the volumeControls the screen brightness Connected to the computer Numeric Key For 14, 15.6 inch models Other Function Keys Touchpad Basic Touchpad FunctionsMoving the cursor on the screen Click Function Right Button FunctionDouble-Click Function Drag Function Configuring the Gesture Function Scroll function Zoom functions Move Function Scroll Function Move FunctionZoom Functions Setting the Touchpad Sensitivity Adjusting the Touchpad Pointer SpeedAdjusting the Touchpad Palm Detection Function Elan Options PalmTracking and then adjust the sensitivity Auto-locking when connecting USB mouse Touchpad On/Off FunctionLocking with shortcut keys Pointing Stick Optional Pointing StickPointing Stick Right Button Scroll Button Basic Pointing Stick Functions Move Holding down Pointing stick left button Adjusting the Pointing Stick Sensitivity Adjusting the Pointer SpeedAdjusting the Pointing Stick Touch Sensitivity Pointing Stick On/Off Function Auto-locking when connecting USB mouse To eject a CD when the CD drive does not work or Inserting and Ejecting a CDHole Eject Installing/Removing the CD drive Pull the CD drive separation latchOutward, then Remove the CD drive ExpressCard Slot Optional To insert a cardTo remove a card Using the card Multi Card Slot Optional Using a Mini SD To remove a memory card To format a memory cardClick Start Computer Format Connecting an External Display Device About the connection cable Connecting to the monitor port Settings program Alternatively, to set up dual viewMonitor or TV with the monitor cable 15 pin External Monitor Connecting through the Hdmi port Optional Monitor mode Since pressing Key while holding downSettings program External Monitor Projector Setting up Hdmi TV video Optional Manager Display adapters and then clicking the + symbolBasic Mode and click OK You can view the graphics card type by selecting Device Panel Select a Task window in the left panel, selectClick Resize Desktop Vertical HorizontalResize Bar Setting up Hdmi TV audio Optional Using Nvidia graphics more efficiently optional Select 3D Settings Manage 3D settings in the left paneSelect the Program Settings tab You can register executable files EXE only Connecting and using a camera or camcorder You can save a file stored on a device onto the computer byCable Both the computer and the digital device must be turned Adjusting the Volume Adjusting the Volume using the KeyboardAdjusting the Volume using the Volume Adjustment Program Using the Sound Recorder Using SoundAlive Optional Connecting and using a headphone or microphone Using the headphone jackUsing the microphone jack Select the Speakers, click Set Default and click OK Wired Network Connecting to a Wired LAN through WindowsSettings in the left menu pane Connect a LAN cable to the computer’s LAN port Select Local Area Connection and click the right button Select Internet Protocol Version 4TCP/IPv4 from the listTouch pad and select Properties Using the WOL Wake On LAN function Configure the IP settingsNetwork settings have been completed Right-click on the Local Area Connection and select Wired Network Wireless Network Optional What is an Access Point AP?Screen figures and terms may differ depending on the model Connecting to a Wireless LAN through Windows Normal Wireless LAN Status Abnormal Wireless LAN StatusWhen you are not connected to the Internet When the wireless LAN is not connected Using the TPM Security Device Optional Setting Up the TPMInitializing the TPM chip Initializing the TPM chip Repeatedly Status item and set the item to Enable and Activate Press the F10 key to save the changesLogo screen appears, press the F2 key repeatedly Register the TPM program Installing the TPM program When the TPM program installation is completed, click StartSecurity authentication settings begin with Registering the TPM program Virtual drive is created in the following location Using the TPM program This dialog box only appears when the folder is encryptedEncrypting a file folder Encrypt from the pop-up menu Using the virtual drive Personal Secure Drive PSD Decrypting an encrypted folder fileOpening an encrypted folder file When the virtual drive PSD does not appear When the virtual drive PSD is not loadedSettings tab Security Platform Features and then Configure Initialization Wizard to finish the wizard Deleting the virtual drive Chapter Settings and Upgrade Controlling the Brightness Using the Keyboard You can adjust the LCD brightness in 8 levelsSaving battery power consumption LCD Brightness Control Instructions for Cleaning the LCD LCD bad pixels principle of computer Easy Settings Optional If you select Samsung Fast BootFunctions Express cache Optional Bios Setup Entering the Bios SetupF2 key to enter the Bios Setup After a moment, the Bios setup screen appears Bios Setup Screen Setup Menu Help Setting a Boot Password Setting a Supervisor Password Setting a User Password Setting Up a Boot PasswordSetting up a Hard Disk Drive Password Optional Set the Password on boot item to Enabled Deactivating the Password Supervisor Password item, press EnterEnter Changing the Boot Priority Upgrading Memory Adding or Replacing Memory Modules Upgrading Memory Removing a memory module Battery Charging the BatteryThis computer is equipped with an internal battery Precautions Measuring the Remaining Battery Charge Extending the Battery Usage TimeConfirming the battery charge in the Taskbar Battery Usage Time Information Installing/Removing the Battery Lift the battery latchLift up on the battery to remove it from the compartment Computer upside down on a flat surface Using the power management program Extending the Battery Life Optional Using the Battery Calibration Function Highlight Yes in the Battery Calibration ConfirmationDirection keys and press Enter Again Using the Security Slot Chapter Backup / Restore Samsung Recovery Solution Optional Samsung Recovery Solution FunctionsBackup/Restore Functions Restores only major Windows files in a short time Restore Function Partition Setup & Initial Status BackupInitial Status Backup screen appears System Software Functions Samsung Recovery Solution Optional Restoring the computer Restore menu Complete Backup/Restore Complete BackupRestoration area is removed When the ‘Restart the System’ message appears after Not restarted Complete Restore When backing up onto DVDProceed to Step Data Backup/Restore Data BackupClick Backup and then click Data Backup Data Restore Click Data RestoreSelect a backup item to be restored in the backup list Data Restore begins Installing System Software System Software InstallationSystem Software Function Move to the Easy Software Manager System Software Backup System Software BackupSpecify the Save Path Recovery Solution Representation Optional What is a Recovery Area?You can either double-click the Samsung Recovery Solution Chapter Appendix Important Safety Information Safety InstructionsSetting Up your System Instruction On Safety Operation of NotePC Care During Use Replacement Parts and Accessories Battery DisposalLaser Safety 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 FCC Part 68 If fitted with a modem device Telephone company may make changes in its facilities Canada Unintentional Emitter per ICES-003Intentional Emitter per RSS Si l’appareil est équipé d’une bande 2,4 G ou 5 G 126 127 Brazil European UnionEuropean Union CE Marking and Compliance Notices European Directives Česky CzechDansk Danish Ελληνική GreekFrançais French Íslenska IcelandicSem gerðar eru í tilskipun 1999/5/EC Norsk General BelgiumFrance 133 Weee Symbol Information Correct disposal of batteries in this product TCO Certified for corresponding models only Usability Designed for YouEnvironment- Designed for the Planet Product Specifications Registered Trademarks Energy Star Partner Backup Glossary IEEE802.XX Network Share Folder that can be used by other users on the network Index