User Guide
Contents
Chapter Getting Started
Using the software
Before You Start
Copyright
Safety Precaution Notations
Text Notations
OS and Software Support
About the capacity representation of the storage
About the Product Capacity Representation Standard
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
Connect the power cord to the AC adapter firmly
AC Adapter Usage Precautions
Use only the AC adapter supplied with the product
Use an authorized battery and AC adapter only
Battery Usage Related
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
Never disassemble the power supply or AC adapter
Upgrade Related
This may result in harming or burning your skin
Security and Movement Related
Failure to do so may cause electric shock
Do not place a heavy object over the product
Use only a battery authorized by Samsung Electronics
Dispose of worn-out batteries properly
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
Use parts authorized by Samsung Electronics only
Carefully touch a part or device of the product
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 Coverter
Proper Posture During Computer Use
Proper Posture
Hand Position
Eye 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
Charge Status
Status Indicators
Power
Caps Lock
Digital camera, etc
Connecting a lock and cable to
Right View
You can secure the computer by
Left View
Bottom View
Turning the computer on
Adjusting the screen brightness
Turning the Computer On and Off
About Windows Activation
Purchased operating system
Click Settings Power Shut down
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
Desktop
To switch to the Start screen
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
Adding/Removing an App to/from the Start Screen
Running Two Apps at the Same Time
Click Start screen right-click your mouse button
Configuring your Microsoft Account
Using the Windows Store
Continue after registering your Microsoft Account
Windows Hot Key Function
Learning basic touch screen operations
Using the Touch Screen
Using the Touch Screen For touch screen models only
Touch Operation Function Description
Screen, the corresponding capability is activated
Displays the last run App
Slightly press with your finger to select an item
Touching and dragging
Target or more detailed information
Touch Operation
Zooms in or out of the target
Your mouse
Calibrate
Screen Calibration
Touch screen input points are calibrated
Entering Characters
Using the Tablet PC Input Panel
Input Mode
Display the Tablet PC Input Panel
Tablet PC Input
Press the Handwriting Mode icon
Press the Touch Keyboard icon
Panel
Chapter
Chapter Using the computer
Shortcut Keys
Keyboard
Shortcut Keys
Fn Lock On The Blue LED is turned On Optional Shortcut Keys
Shortcut Keys Name Function
Turns all wireless network devices on or off
Controls the volume
Can adjust the backlight brightness
Only for models with a wireless network device
Settings
Other Function Keys Optional
Click Function
Touchpad
Basic Touchpad Functions
Moving the cursor on the screen
Right Button Function
Configuring the Gesture 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
This computer supports an external USB CD-ROM drive can be
External-type CD drive ODD, To be purchased
Additionally purchased
Computer is off, place the end of a paper clip
Inserting and Ejecting a CD
Emergency Hole until the CD tray is ejected
Multi Card Slot Optional
For 13.3 inch models
For 14 inch models
Memory Card Naming
Click the Windows Explorer
To remove a memory card
To format a memory card
Format
About the connection cable
Connecting an External Display Device Optional
Connecting to the monitor port Optional
Hdmi Cable
Extend
Second Screen
Duplicate
Second screen only
Connecting through the Hdmi port Optional
Monitor Projector
Using AMD Graphics Effectively optional
Adding programs for PowerXpress graphics technology
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
Select Internet Protocol Version 4TCP/IPv4 from the list
Using the WOL Wake On LAN function
Left menu pane
What is an Access Point AP?
Wireless Network Optional
Screen figures and terms may differ depending on the model
If you click the Charms menu Settings
Connecting to a Wireless LAN
Connections icon, a list of available APs appears
Setting Up the TPM
Using the TPM Security Device Optional
Initializing the TPM chip
Repeatedly
Initializing the TPM chip
Set TPM Status to Clear
Method
Installing the TPM program
Run Recovery and click on System Software
Select Save to save the changes
Registering the TPM program
Select TPM Host SW and click Install
Click System Software
Using the TPM program
Encrypting a file folder
This dialog box only appears when the folder is encrypted
Decrypting an encrypted folder file
When the virtual drive PSD does not appear
Initialization Wizard to finish the wizard
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
Using the S Player app
Select an effect to be applied to the photo
Line preview Color
Or software programs installed separately by the user
Samsung Software Update
Click Agree
Diagnosing
Diagnosing the Computer Status and Troubleshooting
FAQ for
Then, click Support Center
Using the Slim Security Slot
Chapter Settings and Upgrade
Bios Setup
Product
Setup Menu
Bios Setup Screen
Setup Menu Description
Setting a Boot Password
Setting a Supervisor Password
Setting Up a Boot Password
Setting a User Password
Set the Password on boot item to On
Changing the hard disk drive password
Setting up a Hard Disk Drive Password Optional
Deactivating the Password
Supervisor Password item, press Enter
Changing the Boot Priority
Set the Boot Device Priority Boot Option #1 item on
Upgrading Memory Optional
Replacing Memory Modules
Memory Slot
Removing a memory module
This computer is equipped with an internal battery
Battery
Location of the internal battery
Confirming the battery charge in the Taskbar
Charging the Battery
Measuring the Remaining Battery Charge
Battery Usage Time Information
Decreasing the LCD Brightness
Extending the Battery Usage Time
Using the power management program
Options
Setup screen
Using the Battery Calibration Function
Depending on the computer model and driver version
Chapter Troubleshooting
Restores the entire Windows drive
Recovering/Backing up the Computer Optional
Recovery Introduction
You can back up your entire Windows drive
If Windows does not start
Recovering
If Windows is running
Backing up
Recovering after a Backup
You cannot select a DVD drive
Recovering
With the same configuration as the old one
You need to purchase an external hard USB connector
Start Recovery and click Disk copy
To copy the external storage disk
Export Disk Image Function
Reinstall Windows again
Computer Recovery Function in Windows
Recovery process
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
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
Sound Related
Display Related
Others
Chapter Appendix
Safety Instructions
Important Safety Information
Setting Up your System
Instruction On Safety Operation of NotePC
Care During Use
Laser Safety
Replacement Parts and Accessories
Battery Disposal
Laser Safety Note
Connect and Disconnect the AC adapter
Power Cord Requirements
General Requirements
Wireless Guidance
Regulatory Compliance Statements
United States of America
USA and Canada Safety Requirements and Notices
Explosive Device Proximity Warning
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
Unintentional Emitter per ICES-003
Canada
Intentional Emitter per RSS
Si l’appareil est équipé d’une bande 2,4 G ou 5 G
European Union
Brazil
European Union CE Marking and Compliance Notices
European Directives
Low band 5.15 5.35 GHz is for indoor use only
Dansk
Česky
Czech
Danish
Polski
Magyar
Hungarian
Polish
Manufacturer Information
Local Restriction of 802.11b/802.11g Radio Usage
Belgium
General
France
India Only
Weee Symbol Information
Applicable in countries with separate collection systems
Samsung Packaging Take-Back Program
Usability Designed for You
TCO Certified for corresponding models only
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