User Guide
Contents
Chapter Getting Started
Using the software
Before You Start
Safety Precaution Notations
Text Notations
Copyright
OS and Software Support
About Memory Capacity Representation
About the Product Capacity Representation Standard
About the capacity representation of the storage
Safety Precautions
Installation Related
Keep 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 hands
Do not unplug the power cord by pulling the cable only
There is a danger of electric shock or fire
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
Usage Related
There is a danger of electric shock or damage to the product
This may result in harming or burning your skin
Upgrade Related
Never 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 Electronics
Do 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
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
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 Position
Hand Position
Volume Control Headphones and Speakers
Check your volume first to listen to music
Use Time Break Time
Illumination
Overview
Front View
Camera operating
Optional
Illumination
Backlight is lit
Status Indicators
Power
Caps Lock
Fn Lock
Camera, etc
Right View
Multi Card Slot Card slot supports multi cards USB 2.0 Port
Left View
To the internal battery in the Safety
Bottom View
Memory
Hole
Adjusting the screen brightness
Turning the Computer On and Off
Turning the computer on
About Windows Activation
Click Settings Power Shut down
Turning the computer off
Purchased operating system
Save all your data before clicking on Shut down
Chapter Using Windows
What is Microsoft Windows 8?
Displaying Help
Device and Settings
Desktop Switches to Desktop mode Camera
Screen At a Glance
Start Screen
Displaying Documents and Files
To switch to the Start screen
Desktop
Using the Charms
Activating the Charms
Changing the Settings
Change PC settings
Network
Brightness
Using Apps
Using Apps
Starting/Exiting an App
Displaying Currently Running Apps
Click Start screen right-click your mouse button
Running Two Apps at the Same Time
Adding/Removing an App to/from the Start Screen
Continue after registering your Microsoft Account
Using the Windows Store
Configuring your Microsoft Account
Windows Hot Key Function
Using the Touch Screen
Using the Touch Screen For touch screen models only
Learning basic touch screen operations
Touch Operation Function Description
Displays the last run App
Slightly press with your finger to select an item
Screen, the corresponding capability is activated
Touching and dragging
Touch Operation
Zooms in or out of the target
Target or more detailed information
Your mouse
Touch screen input points are calibrated
Screen Calibration
Calibrate
Using the Tablet PC Input Panel
Input Mode
Entering Characters
Display the Tablet PC Input Panel
Press the Handwriting Mode icon
Press the Touch Keyboard icon
Tablet PC Input
Panel
Chapter
Chapter Using the computer
Shortcut Keys
Keyboard
Shortcut Keys
Shortcut Keys Name Function
Mute
Controls the volume
That support the keyboard backlight feature
Turns all wireless network devices on or off
Only for models with a wireless network device
Other Function Keys Optional
Eject the CD DVD
Touchpad
Basic Touchpad Functions
Click Function
Moving the cursor on the screen
Drag Function
Configuring the Gesture Function
Right Button Function
Scroll Function
Zoom Functions
Charms Menu Activating Function
Displaying Additional Menus of a Currently Running App
Auto-locking when connecting USB mouse
Desktop Settings Control Panel Hardware and Sound Touchpad
Touchpad On/Off Function
Last Run Window Opening Function
Using the card
Multi Card Slot Optional
To remove a memory card
Memory Card Naming
Following message appears on the top right. Click to
Remove the card as following depending on the model
To format a memory card
Click the Windows Explorer
Desktop
Format
Hdmi Cable
Connecting an External Display Device Optional
About the connection cable
Second Screen
Duplicate
Extend
Second screen only
Connecting through the Hdmi port Optional
Connect the Hdmi cable to the Hdmi port of the TV
Monitor current device External
Monitor Projector On the external device as well
Using AMD Graphics Effectively optional
Adding programs for PowerXpress graphics technology
Adjusting the Volume
Adjusting the Volume using the Keyboard
Adjusting the Volume using the Volume Adjustment Program
Using the Sound Recorder
Using SoundAlive Optional
Settings Control Panel Hardware and Sound
Controlling the Brightness Using the Keyboard
LCD Brightness Control
Wired Network
Connecting to the Wired LAN
Connect the LAN cable to the wired LAN port
Left menu pane
Protocols
Operating System Installed
Network settings have been completed
Using the WOL Wake On LAN function
Left menu pane
Screen figures and terms may differ depending on the model
Wireless Network Optional
What is an Access Point AP?
Connections icon, a list of available APs appears
Connecting to a Wireless LAN
If you click the Charms menu Settings
Setting Up the TPM
Installing the TPM program
Initializing the TPM chip
Registering the TPM program
Initializing the TPM chip
Press the F10 key to save the changes
Using the TPM Security Device Optional
Installing the TPM program
Status item and set the item to Enable and Activate
Run Recovery and click on System Software
Click System Software
Select TPM Host SW and click Install
Registering the TPM program
Using the TPM program
Encrypting a file folder
This dialog box only appears when the folder is encrypted
Initialization Wizard to finish the wizard
When the virtual drive PSD does not appear
Decrypting an encrypted folder file
When the virtual drive PSD is not loaded
Right-click over the Security Platform
From the pop-up menu
TPM chip
Deleting the virtual drive
Using the Multimedia App Optional
Using the S Camera app
Position
Using the S Gallery app
Editing a photo
Tap Charm menu Start Gallery
Select Picture preview
Using the S Player app
Select an effect to be applied to the photo
If you select Draw Tap Charm menu Start S Player
Line preview Color Undo My Music
Click Agree
Samsung Software Update
Or software programs installed separately by the user
Diagnosing the Computer Status and Troubleshooting
FAQ for
Diagnosing
Then, click Support Center
Using the Security Slot
Chapter Settings and Upgrade
Product
Bios Setup
Turbo Control for corresponding models only
Setup Menu Description
Bios Setup Screen
Setup Menu Help
Setting a Boot Password
Setting a Supervisor Password
Setting a User Password
Setting Up a Boot Password
Setting up a Hard Disk Drive Password Optional
Set the Password on boot item to Enabled
Enter
Deactivating the Password
Supervisor Password item, press Enter
Changing the Boot Priority
Press Enter on the Boot Device Priority item
Upgrading Memory Optional
Replacing Memory Modules
Memory Slot
If there is a protective memory cover
Down while pulling the memory module latches outward
Remove the memory module out at an angle of 30 degrees
If your computer has a protective memory cover, insert
Removing a memory module
Battery
Charging the Battery
This computer is equipped with an internal battery
Power input jack of the computer. The battery will start
Battery Usage Time Information
Measuring the Remaining Battery Charge
Confirming the battery charge in the Taskbar
Extending the Battery Usage Time
Using the power management program
Decreasing the LCD Brightness
Options
Using the Battery Calibration Function
Setup screen
Chapter Troubleshooting
Recovering/Backing up the Computer Optional
Recovery Introduction
Restores the entire Windows drive
You can back up your 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
You need to purchase an external hard USB connector
Start Recovery and click Disk copy
With the same configuration as the old one
To copy the external storage disk
Export Disk Image Function
Computer Recovery Function in Windows
Recovery process
Reinstall Windows again
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
Q5 How can I install a printer driver?
Click the program. Then click uninstall
Windows 8 Related
Q1 I cannot find the Start button on the Desktop
Settings, type size, color, and so on?
How to activate Active
Others
Display Related
Sound Related
Chapter Appendix
Setting Up your System
Important Safety Information
Safety Instructions
Instruction On Safety Operation of NotePC
Care During Use
Replacement Parts and Accessories
Battery Disposal
Laser Safety
Laser Safety Note
General Requirements
Power Cord Requirements
Connect and Disconnect the AC adapter
Wireless Guidance
Regulatory Compliance Statements
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
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
Intentional Emitter per RSS
Canada
Unintentional Emitter per ICES-003
Si l’appareil est équipé d’une bande 2,4 G ou 5 G
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Brazil
European Union
European Union CE Marking and Compliance Notices
European Directives
Česky
Czech
Dansk
Danish
Ελληνική
Greek
Français
French
Íslenska
Icelandic
Sem gerðar eru í tilskipun 1999/5/EC
Norsk
France
General
Belgium
RTC Caution
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
Registered Trademarks
Energy Star Partner
Glossary
Hibernation Mode
Firewall
Network Administrator
Notification Area
Partition
Protocol
Sleep Mode
Sdxc Secure Digital eXtended Capacity
Server
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