User Guide
Contents
Chapter Getting Started
Using the software
Before You Start
Copyright
Safety Precaution Notations
Text Notations
OS and Software Support
About the Product Capacity Representation Standard
About the capacity representation of the storage
About Memory Capacity Representation
Keep the plastic bags out of the reach of children
Safety Precautions
Installation Related
There is a danger of suffocation
Do not unplug the power cord by pulling the cable only
Power Related
Do not touch the main plug or power cord with wet hands
There is a danger of electric shock or fire
AC Adapter Usage Precautions
Connect the power cord to the AC adapter firmly
Use only the AC adapter supplied with the product
Battery Usage Related
Use an authorized battery and AC adapter only
There 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
Removable battery type, remove the external battery
Upgrade Related
Never disassemble the power supply or AC adapter
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 product
Dispose 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
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
Take care when touching the product or parts
Take 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 Converter
Proper Posture During Computer Use
Proper Posture
Eye Position
Hand Position
Keep your arm at a right angle as shown by the figure
Use Time Break Time
Volume Control Headphones and Speakers
Check your volume first to listen to music
Illumination
Overview
Front View
Off
Status Indicators
Power
Illumination
Right View
Left View
USB 3.0 Port
Monitor Port
USB 3.0 Port Are provided
For Windows XP, the USB 3.0 feature may be restricted
Digital Video/Audio
Port can be distinguished by
Memory
To the internal battery in the Safety
Bottom View
Hole
For 15 / 15.6 inch models For 14 inch models
Turning the computer on
Adjusting the screen brightness
Turning the Computer On and Off
About Windows Activation
Purchased operating system
Click Settings Power Shutdown
Turning 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 Settings
Desktop Switches to Desktop mode Camera
Start Screen
To switch to the Start screen
Desktop
Displaying Documents and Files
Using the Charms
Activating the Charms
Network
Changing the Settings
Change PC settings
Brightness
Starting/Exiting an App
Using Apps
Using Apps
Displaying Currently Running Apps
Running Two Apps at the Same Time
Adding/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 Store
Configuring your Microsoft Account
Charms
Windows Hot Key Function
Chapter Using the computer
Keyboard
Shortcut Keys
Shortcut Keys
Shortcut Keys Name Function
Mute
Keyboard Backlight and adjust the backlight brightness
Controls the volume
That support the keyboard backlight feature
Turns all wireless network devices on or off
Other Function Keys Optional
Eject the CD DVD
Click Function
Touchpad
Basic Touchpad Functions
Moving the cursor on the screen
Configuring the Gesture Function
Right Button Function
Drag Function
Charms Menu Activating Function
Scroll Function
Zoom Functions
Displaying Additional Menus of a Currently Running App
Touchpad On/Off Function
Auto-locking when connecting USB mouse
Desktop Settings Control Panel Hardware and Sound Touchpad
Last Run Window Opening Function
CD Drive ODD, Optional
Inserting and Ejecting a CD
To eject a disc, press + Delete key combination
For 17.3 inch models
Using the card
Multi Card Slot Optional
Example SD Card
Using a Mini SD
To remove a memory card
For 14 inch models
Desktop
To format a memory card
Click the Windows Explorer
Format
About the connection cable
Connecting an External Display Device
Connecting to the monitor port Optional
Hdmi Cable
Extend
Alternatively, to set up dual view
Duplicate
Second screen only
Connecting through the Hdmi port Optional
After connecting a TV through HDMI, you have to configure
Enjoy both a high visual quality and a high sound quality
Using AMD Graphics Effectively optional
Adding programs for PowerXpress graphics technology
Select the Program Settings tab
Using Nvidia graphics more efficiently optional
Select 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 Volume
Adjusting the Volume using the Keyboard
Using the Sound Recorder
Using SoundAlive Optional
Settings Control Panel Hardware and Sound
Controlling the Brightness Using the Keyboard
LCD Brightness Control
Connect the LAN cable to the wired LAN port
Wired Network
Connecting to the Wired LAN
Left menu pane
Network settings have been completed
Protocols
Using the WOL Wake On LAN function
Left menu pane
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
Connections icon, a list of available APs appears
Using the TPM Security Device Optional
Setting Up the TPM
Initializing the TPM chip
Initializing the TPM chip
Repeatedly
Press the F10 key to save the changes
Using the TPM Security Device Optional
Installing the TPM program
Security authentication settings begin with
Password
Infineon Security Platform Solution Security Platform
All apps
Encrypting a file folder
Using the TPM program
This dialog box only appears when the folder is encrypted
Encrypt from the pop-up menu
Click OK
Opening an encrypted folder file
Double-click an encrypted folder file
Folder file opens
Using the virtual drive Personal Secure Drive PSD
When the virtual drive PSD does not appear
Decrypting an encrypted folder file
From the pop-up menu
When the virtual drive PSD is not loaded
Right-click over the Security Platform
TPM chip
Deleting the virtual drive
Using the Multimedia App Optional
Using the S Camera app
Position
Tap Charm menu Start Gallery
Using the S Gallery app
Editing a photo
Select Picture preview
If you select Draw Tap Charm menu Start S Player
Using the S Player app
Select an effect to be applied to the photo
Line preview Color Undo My Music
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
Configure PC
Setting the device status
Sharing files
Use AllShare Play Play / Transfer / Upload Files
Playing videos or viewing photos on a TV
Playing a file
Transferring a file
Transfer menu
Uploading a file to a SNS
Follow the onscreen instructions to upload the file
Samsung Software Update
Or software programs installed separately by the user
Click Agree
Diagnosing
Diagnosing the Computer Status and Troubleshooting
FAQ for
Then, click Support Center
Using the Security Slot
Chapter Settings and Upgrade
Bios Setup
Turbo Control for corresponding models only
Product
Bios Setup Screen
Setup Menu Help
Setup Menu Description
Setting a Boot Password
Setting a Supervisor Password
Setting up a Hard Disk Drive Password Optional
Setting a User Password
Setting Up a Boot Password
Set the Password on boot item to Enabled
Deactivating the Password
Supervisor Password item, press Enter
Enter
Press Enter on the Boot Device Priority item
Changing the Boot Priority
Select the Boot menu in the Bios Setup
Press the F10 key to save the settings and exit Setup
Upgrading Memory Optional
Adding or Replacing Memory Modules
Memory Slot
Removing a memory module
Remove the memory module out at an angle of 30 degrees
This computer is equipped with an internal battery
Battery
Charging the Battery
Power input jack of the computer. The battery will start
Confirming the battery charge in the Taskbar
Measuring the Remaining Battery Charge
Extending the Battery Usage Time
Battery Usage Time Information
Alternatively, to extend the battery life
Using the power management program
Extending the Battery Life Optional
Options
Using the Battery Calibration Function
Setup screen
Chapter Troubleshooting
Restores the entire Windows drive
Recovering/Backing up the Computer Optional
Recovery Introduction
Function Description
If Windows is run
Recovering
If Windows does not start
To the User Agreement
To save to
Recovering after a Backup
Backing up
To back up your computer to an external storage device
Recovering
Start Recovery and click Disk copy
With the same configuration as the old one
To copy the external storage disk
Export Disk Image Function
Are not kept
Computer Recovery Function in Windows
Reinstall Windows
General
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
Display Related
Sound Related
Others
Chapter Appendix
Important Safety Information
Safety Instructions
Setting Up your System
Instruction On Safety Operation of NotePC
Care During Use
Laser Safety
Replacement Parts and Accessories
Battery Disposal
Laser Safety Note
Power Cord Requirements
Connect and Disconnect the AC adapter
General Requirements
Wireless Guidance
Regulatory Compliance Statements
USA and Canada Safety Requirements and Notices
United States of America
Explosive Device Proximity Warning
Safety Notices for Other Devices in the Wireless Network
Unintentional Emitter per FCC Part
Use 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-003
Intentional Emitter per RSS
Si l’appareil est équipé d’une bande 2,4 G ou 5 G
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European Union CE Marking and Compliance Notices
Brazil
European Union
European Directives
Dansk
Česky
Czech
Danish
Français
Ελληνική
Greek
French
Sem gerðar eru í tilskipun 1999/5/EC
Íslenska
Icelandic
Norsk
Belgium
France
RTC Caution
Weee Symbol Information
India Only
Applicable in countries with separate collection systems
Samsung Packaging Take-Back Program
TCO Certified for corresponding models only
Usability Designed for You
Environment- Designed for the Planet
Product Specifications
Registered Trademarks
Energy Star Partner
Glossary
Hibernation Mode
Firewall
Partition
Network Administrator
Notification Area
Protocol
Share
Sleep Mode
Server
Shared Folder
Index