Before You Start, Using the software | Samsung NP915S3GK01US

Before You Start

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•• Optional items, some devices and software referred to in the user manual may not be provided and/or changed by upgrade.

Note that the computer environment referred in the user manual may not be the same as your own environment.

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•• This guide decribes procedures for using both the mouse and the touchpad.

•• This manual has been written for the Windows 8 operating system. The descriptions and figures may differ depending on the installed operating system.

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	Getting Started

Using the software

•• From the Start Screen, right-click any area and select All apps in the bottom right corner.

Then, click a desired program.

•• You can install Quick Starter from SW Update.

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Contents

Page Contents Chapter Getting Started Using the software Before You Start Safety Precaution Notations Text NotationsCopyright OS and Software Support About the capacity representation of the storage About the Product Capacity Representation StandardAbout Memory Capacity Representation Safety Precautions Installation RelatedKeep 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 handsDo not unplug the power cord by pulling the cable only There is a danger of electric shock or fire Connect the power cord to the AC adapter firmly AC Adapter Usage PrecautionsUse only the AC adapter supplied with the product Use an authorized battery and AC adapter only Battery Usage RelatedThere is a danger of electric shock or choking There is a danger of an explosion or fire Usage Related This may result in harming or burning your skin Never disassemble the power supply or AC adapter Upgrade RelatedFailure to do so may cause electric shock Security and Movement Related Do not place a heavy object over the product Use only a battery authorized by Samsung ElectronicsDispose 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 Carefully touch a part or device of the product Take care not to throw or drop a computer part or deviceUse 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 Hand Position Eye PositionKeep your arm at a right angle as shown by the figure Volume Control Headphones and Speakers Check your volume first to listen to musicUse Time Break Time Illumination Overview Front View Status indicators and sensors Optional PowerCaps Lock Fn Lock Monitor Port Right ViewInterface Wired LAN Port Left ViewPort Micro Hdmi Port Bottom View Speaker Device used to generate sound Adjusting the screen brightness Turning the Computer On and OffTurning the computer on About Windows Activation Click Settings Power Shut down Turning the computer offPurchased operating system Save all your data before clicking on Shut down Chapter Using Windows What is Microsoft Windows 8? Displaying Help Screen At a Glance Start Screen Desktop To switch to the Start screenDisplaying Documents and Files Using the Charms Activating the Charms Changing the Settings Change PC settingsNetwork Brightness Using Apps Using AppsStarting/Exiting an App Displaying Currently Running Apps Adding/Removing an App to/from the Start Screen Running Two Apps at the Same TimeClick Start screen right-click your mouse button Using the Windows Store Configuring your Microsoft AccountClick Users Your account Switch to a Microsoft account Continue after registering your Microsoft Account Windows Hot Key Function Using the Touch Screen Using the Touch Screen For touch screen models onlyLearning basic touch screen operations Touch Operation Function Description Displays the last run App Slightly press with your finger to select an itemScreen, the corresponding capability is activated Touching and dragging Touch Operation Zooms in or out of the targetTarget or more detailed information Your mouse Calibrate Screen CalibrationTouch screen input points are calibrated Using the Tablet PC Input Panel Input ModeEntering Characters Display the Tablet PC Input Panel Press the Handwriting Mode icon Press the Touch Keyboard iconTablet PC Input Panel Chapter Chapter Using the computer Shortcut Keys KeyboardShortcut Keys Name Function Settings Other Function Keys Optional Touchpad Basic Touchpad FunctionsClick Function Moving the cursor on the screen Right Button Function Configuring the Gesture FunctionDrag Function Scroll Function Zoom FunctionsCharms Menu Activating Function Displaying Additional Menus of a Currently Running App Auto-locking when connecting USB mouse Desktop Settings Control Panel Hardware and Sound TouchpadTouchpad On/Off Function Last Run Window Opening Function This computer supports an external USB CD-ROM drive can be External-type CD drive ODD, To be purchasedAdditionally purchased Computer is off, place the end of a paper clip Inserting and Ejecting a CDEmergency Hole until the CD tray is ejected Example SD Card Multi Card Slot OptionalMemory Card Naming To remove a memory card DirectionFollowing message appears on the top right Click to open the folder and click View Files To format a memory card Click the Windows ExplorerDesktop Format Connecting an External Display Device Connecting to the monitor port OptionalAbout the connection cable External TV MonitorProjector Connecting through the Micro Hdmi port Optional PC screen onlyDuplicate Extend Hdmi to micro Hdmi cable to the Hdmi port External TV Monitor Projector Adjusting the Volume Adjusting the Volume using the KeyboardAdjusting the Volume using the Volume Adjustment Program Using the Sound Recorder Using SoundAlive Optional Settings Control Panel Hardware and Sound Instructions for Cleaning the LCD Switching the picture modeSamsung Computer’s Defective LCD pixel management standard Controlling the Brightness Using the Keyboard Click the Charms menu Settings Screen Adjustment iconSaving battery power consumption LCD Brightness Control Wired Network Connecting to the Wired LANYou can use wired LAN by using the LAN adapter Optional Connect the LAN adapter to the wired LAN port Select Internet Protocol Version 4TCP/IPv4 from the list Using the WOL Wake On LAN function Configure the IP settingsNetwork settings have been completed IP address Wired Network What is an Access Point AP? Wireless Network OptionalScreen figures and terms may differ depending on the model If you click the Charms menu Settings Connecting to a Wireless LANConnections icon, a list of available APs appears Mobile broadband Wireless WAN, Optional Setting Up the TPM Installing the TPM programInitializing the TPM chip Registering the TPM program Initializing the TPM chip Press the F10 key to save the changes Installing the TPM program Using the TPM Security Device OptionalMethod Registering the TPM program Select TPM Host SW and click InstallClick 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 appearInitialization Wizard to finish the wizard When the virtual drive PSD is not loaded Right-click over the Security PlatformFrom the pop-up menu TPM chip Deleting the virtual drive Using the Multimedia App Optional Third-party software related servicesPlayer+ You can view the photo, video and music files Using the PhotoStudio app Using the S Player+ app Using Apps With a Samsung Smartphone Optional Samsung KiesHomeSync Lite SideSync Or software programs installed separately by the user Samsung Software UpdateClick Agree Diagnosing the Computer Status and Troubleshooting FAQ forDiagnosing Then, click Support Center Using the Security Slot Chapter Settings and Upgrade Bios Setup Product Bios Setup Screen System Bios Setup Keys Setting a Boot Password Setting a Supervisor Password Setting a User Password Setting Up a Boot PasswordSetting up a Hard Disk Drive Password Optional Set the Password on boot item to Enabled Supervisor Password item, press Enter Deactivating the PasswordEnter Changing the Boot Priority Set the Boot Device Priority Boot Option #1 item on This computer is equipped with an internal battery BatteryCharge LED Confirming the battery charge in the Taskbar Measuring the Remaining Battery ChargeBattery Usage Time Information Extending the Battery Usage Time Using the power management programDecreasing the LCD Brightness Options Using the Battery Calibration Function Direction keys and press Enter Chapter Troubleshooting Recovering/Backing up the Computer Optional Recovery IntroductionRestores the entire Windows drive You can back up your entire Windows drive Recovering Select a recovery point and click RecoverIf Windows does not start Normally Backing up Recovering after a BackupYou cannot select a DVD drive Recovering You need to purchase an external hard USB connector Disk with the same settingsTo copy the external storage disk Separately to connect the hard disk and your computer Export Disk Image Function Computer Recovery Function in Windows Recovery processReinstall 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 uninstallWindows 8 Related Q1 I cannot find the Start button on the Desktop How to activate Active Settings, type size, color, and so on?Looks smaller Others Sound RelatedExisting Windows systems Chapter Appendix Safety Instructions Important Safety InformationSetting Up your System Instruction On Safety Operation of NotePC Care During Use Replacement Parts and Accessories Battery DisposalLaser Safety Laser Safety Note Connect and Disconnect the AC adapter Power Cord RequirementsGeneral Requirements Wireless Guidance Regulatory Compliance Statements United States of America USA and Canada Safety Requirements and NoticesExplosive Device Proximity Warning Unintentional Emitter per FCC Part Safety Notices for Other Devices in the Wireless NetworkUse 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 CanadaIntentional Emitter per RSS Si l’appareil est équipé d’une bande 2,4 G ou 5 G European Union BrazilEuropean Union CE Marking and Compliance Notices European Directives Low band 5.15 5.35 GHz is for indoor use only Česky CzechDansk Danish Magyar HungarianPolski Polish Manufacturer Information Local Restriction of 802.11b/802.11g Radio Usage Belgium GeneralFrance India Only Weee Symbol InformationApplicable in countries with separate collection systems Samsung Packaging Take-Back Program Usability Designed for You TCO Certified for corresponding models onlyEnvironment- Designed for the Planet Product Specifications Registered Trademarks Energy Star Partner Glossary Hibernation Mode Firewall Network Administrator Notification AreaPartition Protocol Sleep Mode Sdxc Secure Digital eXtended CapacityServer Share Index