User Guide
Chapter 2. Using Windows
Contents
Chapter 3. Using the computer
Chapter 4. Settings and Upgrade
Chapter Getting Started
Safety Precautions
Before You Start
Proper Posture During Computer Use
Using the software
Before You Start
Text Notations
Safety Precaution Notations
Copyright
OS and Software Support
About the capacity representation of the storage
About the Product Capacity Representation Standard
About Memory Capacity Representation
Before You Start
Installation Related
Safety Precautions
Power Related
Safety Precautions
wall outlet and contact a service center
Safety Precautions
AC Adapter Usage Precautions
Using another adapter may cause the screen to flicker
Failure to do so may result in electric shock
Battery Usage Related
Safety Precautions
There is a danger of electric shock or choking
Safety Precautions
Safety Precautions
Usage Related
Safety Precautions
Upgrade Related
Security and Movement Related
Safety Precautions
Failure to do so may cause electric shock
Installation Related
Safety Precautions
Battery Usage Related
Do not place a heavy object over the product
Usage Related
Safety Precautions
There is a danger of damaging the product or personal injury
Safety Precautions
There is a danger of injury or electric shock
Failure to do so may cause electric shock or fire
Upgrade Related
Safety Precautions
Security and Movement Related
The product might be damaged or users may trip over the cables
Safety Precautions
Cautions on Preventing Data Loss Hard Disk Management
Using the Power Supply in an Airplane
When Using the AC Power Plug
Safety Precautions
When Using the Airplane Charging Coverter
When Using the Auto Adapter
Safety Precautions
Connect the airplane power 2 input jack to the power
Proper Posture
Proper Posture During Computer Use
Hand Position
Eye Position
Proper Posture During Computer Use
Keep the monitor or LCD away from your eyes by at least 50cm
Use Time Break Time
Volume Control Headphones and Speakers
Illumination
Operation Condition
lit when the corresponding function
indicatorstatus
Power Button
When the computer is on, the power
Illumination
Status indicators and sensors Optional
Sensor
Optional
For 13.3 inch models
Right View
Multi Card Slot
SIM Card Slot
Left View
Wired LAN Port
1 2 3
Port
For 15 inch models
connecting the computer to a TV
This is the port for a micro HDMI
LAN adapter Optional
Hole
Bottom View
Speaker
Overview
Turning the Computer On and Off
Adjusting the screen brightness
Turning the computer on
About Windows Activation
2 Click Settings
Turning the computer off
Power
Turning the Computer On and Off
What is Microsoft Windows 8?
Chapter Using Windows
Using the Charms
Using Apps
Displaying Help
What is Microsoft Windows 8?
Get Started
Windows OS
installed
Refers to the default Start screen of
Device and Settings
Switches to Desktop mode
Desktop
to switch to the Start screen
Displaying Documents and Files
Screen At a Glance
Activating the Charms
Using the Charms
Change PC settings
Changing the Settings
Network
Brightness
Using Apps
Using Apps
Starting/Exiting an App
Displaying Currently Running Apps
Adding/Removing an App to/from the Start Screen
Running Two Apps at the Same Time
Using Apps
2 Ex When removing an App in the Start screen
Using the Windows Store
Configuring your Microsoft Account
Using Apps
Windows Hot Key Function
Connecting an External Display Device
Chapter Using the computer
Adjusting the Volume
Wired Network
Shortcut Keys
Keyboard
Method
Method
The Samsung software control program, the Settings, is launched
Keyboard
Optional
Settings
Other Function Keys Optional
Chapter 3 Using the computer
Keyboard
Basic Touchpad Functions
Touchpad
Click Function
Moving the cursor on the screen
corresponding item in the Touchpad Settings window
Configuring the Gesture Function
The Gesture Function of the Touchpad Optional
Right Button Function
Zoom Functions
The Scroll Function
Charms Menu Activating Function
Displaying Additional Menus of a Currently Running App
Touchpad On/Off Function
Auto-locking when connecting USB mouse
Last Run Window Opening Function
Locking with shortcut keys
External-type CD drive ODD, To be purchased
Connecting the CD Drive
External-type CD drive ODD, To be purchased
Inserting and Ejecting a CD
Memory Card Naming
Multi Card Slot Optional
To remove a memory card
Multi Card Slot Optional
Click to open the folder and click View Files
Multi Card Slot Optional
To format a memory card
Click the Windows Explorer
Format
Connecting an External Display Device
Connecting to the monitor port Optional
About the connection cable
Connecting through the Micro HDMI port Optional
Connecting an External Display Device
PC screen only
Duplicate
PC screen only
Connecting an External Display Device
Duplicate
Extend
Connecting an External Display Device
Using multiple displays Optional
4000 models
Computer System Properties Device Manager
Adjusting the Volume using the Keyboard
Adjusting the Volume
Adjusting the Volume using the Volume Adjustment Program
Using the Sound Recorder
Adjusting the Volume
Using SoundAlive Optional
LCD Brightness Control
Controlling the Brightness Using the Keyboard
Connecting to the Wired LAN
Wired Network
Select Internet Protocol Version 4TCP/IPv4 from the list
Wired Network
5 of Network Components and click Properties
Wired Network
Using the WOL Wake On LAN function
When you have completed the settings, click the OK button
Click Charms menu on the Desktop Settings
For Windows 8, Wake On LAN is not supported by Ping
Wired Network
What is an Access Point AP?
Wireless Network Optional
Connecting to a Wireless LAN
Wireless Network Optional
If you click the Charms menu Settings
Mobile broadband Wireless WAN, Optional
Setting Up the TPM
Using the TPM Security Device Optional
Initializing the TPM chip
Using the TPM Security Device Optional
Installing the TPM program
Method
Using the TPM Security Device Optional
Using the TPM Security Device Optional
Registering the TPM program
Select TPM Host SW and click Install
Method
Using the TPM Security Device Optional
Using the TPM program
Encrypting a file folder
This dialog box only appears when the folder is encrypted
Using the TPM Security Device Optional
When the virtual drive PSD does not appear
Using the virtual drive Personal Secure Drive PSD
Opening an encrypted folder file
Decrypting an encrypted folder file
Using the TPM Security Device Optional
When the virtual drive PSD is not loaded
Deleting the virtual drive
Using the TPM Security Device Optional
Infineon TPM Professional Package. Then click Uninstall
S Camera
Using the Multimedia App Optional
Camera app, and view them directly in this app
S Gallery
position
Using the S Camera app
Using the Multimedia App Optional
Precautions while taking a picture or video
Editing a photo
Using the S Gallery app
Using the Multimedia App Optional
In addition, you can apply special effects to the pictures using
Using the Multimedia App Optional
Using the S Player app
E.g. If you select Draw
1 Tap Charm menu Start S Player
Samsung Software Update
Diagnosing the Computer Status and Troubleshooting
1 All apps
Then, click Support Center
BIOS Setup
Chapter Settings and Upgrade
Setting a Boot Password
Changing the Boot Priority
Entering the BIOS Setup
BIOS Setup
Setup Menu
The BIOS Setup Screen
BIOS Setup
Setup Menu
Setting a Supervisor Password
Setting a Boot Password
Setting Up a Boot Password
Setting a User Password
Setting up a Hard Disk Drive Password Optional
Setting a Boot Password
Setting a Boot Password
Deactivating the Password
In the Enter Current Password item, enter the currently
Leave the Confirm New Password field empty, and press
Press Enter on the Boot Device Priority item
Changing the Boot Priority
Charging the Battery
Battery
Connect the AC adapter to the power input jack of the
1 computer. The battery will start charging
Confirming the battery charge in the Taskbar
Measuring the Remaining Battery Charge
Battery Usage Time Information
Battery
Using the power management program
Extending the Battery Usage Time
Decreasing the LCD Brightness
Battery
Using the Battery Calibration Function
Move to the Boot Smart Battery Calibration item using
Battery
Chapter Troubleshooting
Reinstalling Windows Optional
Recovering/Backing up the Computer Optional
Recovery Introduction
Recovering/Backing up the Computer Optional
Restores the entire Windows drive
Function
Recovering
Recovering/Backing up the Computer Optional
If Windows does not start
Recovering after a Backup
Backing up
Recovering/Backing up the Computer Optional
Recovering/Backing up the Computer Optional
Recovering
You can use your computer after the recover is completed
You can recover your computer using the backup from the above
Recovering/Backing up the Computer Optional
To copy the external storage disk
Export Disk Image Function
Recovering/Backing up the Computer Optional
To restore the computer settings to the factory default settings
Recovering/Backing up the Computer Optional
Computer Recovery Function in Windows
restore your PC while keeping your media
Follow the onscreen instructions to proceed with the
Reinstalling in Windows
Reinstalling Windows Optional
Upgrade
Reinstalling Windows Optional
The following window appears, select an installation option
If you click Custom, the procedures from Step 5 continue
Reinstalling when Windows does not start
Reinstalling Windows Optional
Install Now
Recovery Related
Windows 8 Related
settings, type size, color, and so on?
How to activate Active
screen
Sound Related
Display Related
Others
For Intel graphics cards
Replacement Parts and Accessories
Important Safety Information
WEEE Symbol Information
Product Specifications
Important Safety Information
Safety Instructions
Setting Up your System
The Instruction On Safety Operation of NotePC
Care During Use
Important Safety Information
Replacement Parts and Accessories
Battery Disposal
Laser Safety
Connect and Disconnect the AC adapter
Power Cord Requirements
General Requirements
Replacement Parts and Accessories
Regulatory Compliance Statements
Wireless Guidance
United States of America
USA and Canada Safety Requirements and Notices
Use in specific environments
Regulatory Compliance Statements
Other Wireless Devices
Unintentional Emitter per FCC Part
Regulatory Compliance Statements
Regulatory Compliance Statements
Intentional emitter per FCC Part
Health and safety information
Exposure to Radio Frequency RF Signals Certification Information SAR
Regulatory Compliance Statements
Unintentional Emitter per ICES-003
Canada
Intentional Emitter per RSS
Regulatory Compliance Statements
Regulatory Compliance Statements
Operation of this device is subject to the following two conditions
Si l’appareil est équipé d’une bande 2,4 G ou 5 G
European Union
Brazil
European Union CE Marking and Compliance Notices
Regulatory Compliance Statements
European Radio Approval Information
European Directives
for products fitted with EU-approved radio devices
Regulatory Compliance Statements
Regulatory Compliance Statements
EU R&TTE Compliance Statements
Magyar
Regulatory Compliance Statements
Manufacturer Information
European Economic Area Restrictions
Regulatory Compliance Statements
Regulatory Compliance Statements
RTC CAUTION
General
Belgium
India Only
WEEE Symbol Information
USA ONLY
Correct disposal of this product
Simply call the following number for the locations nearest you
Samsung Packaging Take-Back Program
CRT Processing, LLC 877 Kathy Severson - Logistics contact
Chapter
Congratulations
TCO Certified for corresponding models only
This product is TCO Certified for Usability and the Environment
Usability - Designed for You
CPU Optional
Product Specifications
Main Memory
Main Chipset
HDMI
Registered Trademarks
ENERGY STAR Partner
Product Specifications
DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
Backup
Glossary
Chargeable USB
Firewall
DVD Digital Versatile Disk
HDMI
Hibernation Mode
Notification Area
Network Administrator
Partition
PCMCIA Personal Computer Memory Card International Association card
Server
SDXC Secure Digital eXtended Capacity
Share
Shared Folder
Index
Safety Precautions