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
Removable battery type, remove the external battery
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
Use a wall outlet or multi-plug with a grounding part
Take care not to drop the product while using it
Check CDs for cracks and damage prior to use
Do not use a damaged or modified CD
Do not insert your fingers into the PC Card Slot
Never disassemble or repair the product by yourself
Take care when touching the product or parts
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 Converter
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
Illumination
Status Indicators
Power
Off
Right View
Left View
Monitor Port
USB 3.0 Port
Port can be distinguished by
For Windows XP, the USB 3.0 feature may be restricted
Digital Video/Audio
USB 3.0 Port Are provided
Hole
To the internal battery in the Safety
Bottom View
Memory
For 15 / 15.6 inch models For 14 inch models
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 Shutdown
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 Start screen right-click your mouse button
Running Two Apps at the Same Time
Adding/Removing an App to/from the Start Screen
Charms
Using the Windows Store
Configuring your Microsoft Account
Continue after registering your Microsoft Account
Windows Hot Key Function
Chapter Using the computer
Shortcut Keys
Keyboard
Shortcut Keys
Mute
Shortcut Keys Name Function
Turns all wireless network devices on or off
Controls the volume
That support the keyboard backlight feature
Keyboard Backlight and adjust the backlight brightness
Eject the CD DVD
Other Function Keys Optional
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
Zoom Functions
Charms Menu Activating Function
Last Run Window Opening Function
Auto-locking when connecting USB mouse
Desktop Settings Control Panel Hardware and Sound Touchpad
Touchpad On/Off Function
Inserting and Ejecting a CD
CD Drive ODD, Optional
To eject a disc, press + Delete key combination
Example SD Card
Using the card
Multi Card Slot Optional
For 17.3 inch models
For 14 inch models
Using a Mini SD
To remove a memory card
Format
To format a memory card
Click the Windows Explorer
Desktop
Hdmi Cable
Connecting an External Display Device
Connecting to the monitor port Optional
About the connection cable
Second screen only
Alternatively, to set up dual view
Duplicate
Extend
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
Settings Control Panel Hardware and Sound
Using SoundAlive Optional
LCD Brightness Control
Controlling the Brightness Using the Keyboard
Left menu pane
Wired Network
Connecting to the Wired LAN
Connect the LAN cable to the wired LAN port
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?
Connections icon, a list of available APs appears
Connecting to a Wireless LAN
If you click the Charms menu Settings
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
Security authentication settings begin with
Encrypt from the pop-up menu
Using the TPM program
This dialog box only appears when the folder is encrypted
Encrypting a file folder
Folder file opens
Opening an encrypted folder file
Double-click an encrypted folder file
Click OK
Decrypting an encrypted folder file
Using the virtual drive Personal Secure Drive PSD
When the virtual drive PSD does not appear
TPM chip
When the virtual drive PSD is not loaded
Right-click over the Security Platform
From the pop-up menu
Deleting the virtual drive
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
Using the S Player app
Select an effect to be applied to the photo
If you select Draw Tap Charm menu Start S Player
Sharing content using the AllShare Play app Optional
AllShare Play is especially useful if you want to
AllShare Play at a Glance
Sign up on the AllShare Play website
Sharing content using the AllShare Play app Optional
Sharing files
Configure PC
Setting the device status
Playing videos or viewing photos on a TV
Use AllShare Play Play / Transfer / Upload Files
Transfer menu
Playing a file
Transferring a file
Follow the onscreen instructions to upload the file
Uploading a file to a SNS
Click Agree
Samsung Software Update
Or software programs installed separately by the user
Then, click Support Center
Diagnosing the Computer Status and Troubleshooting
FAQ for
Diagnosing
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 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 Optional
Memory 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
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
Options
Using the power management program
Extending the Battery Life Optional
Alternatively, to extend the battery life
Setup screen
Using the Battery Calibration Function
Chapter Troubleshooting
Function Description
Recovering/Backing up the Computer Optional
Recovery Introduction
Restores the entire Windows drive
To the User Agreement
Recovering
If Windows does not start
If Windows is run
To back up your computer to an external storage device
Recovering after a Backup
Backing up
To save to
Recovering
To copy the external storage disk
Start Recovery and click Disk copy
With the same configuration as the old one
Export Disk Image Function
General
Computer Recovery Function in Windows
Reinstall Windows
Are not kept
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
Telephone company may make changes in its facilities
FCC Part 68 If fitted with a modem device
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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European Directives
Brazil
European Union
European Union CE Marking and Compliance Notices
Danish
Česky
Czech
Dansk
French
Ελληνική
Greek
Français
Norsk
Íslenska
Icelandic
Sem gerðar eru í tilskipun 1999/5/EC
France
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
Energy Star Partner
Registered Trademarks
Glossary
Firewall
Hibernation Mode
Protocol
Network Administrator
Notification Area
Partition
Shared Folder
Sleep Mode
Server
Share
Index