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Chapter 4.

Settings and Upgrade

BIOS Setup

The BIOS Setup enables you to congure your computer hardware

according to your needs.

Use the BIOS setup to dene a boot password, change the •

booting priority, or add a new device.

Since incorrect settings may cause your system to •

malfunction or crash, take care when conguring the BIOS.

The functions of the BIOS setup are subject to change for •

product function enhancement purposes.

The BIOS Setup menus and items may dier depending on •

your computer model.

Entering the BIOS Setup

1 Turn the computer on.

Immediately press the F2 key several times.

2 After a moment, the BIOS setup screen appears.

The items in the BIOS setup may dier depending on the

product.

Contents

Main Contents Chapter 1. Getting Started Chapter 2. Using Windows 8 Chapter 3. Using the computer Chapter 4. Settings and Upgrade Page Before reading the user manual, rst check the following information. Using the software Safety Precaution Notations Text Notations Copyright OS and Software Support About the Product Capacity Representation Standard About the capacity representation of the storage About Memory Capacity Representation Installation Related Warning Failure to follow instructions marked with this symbol may Power Related Warning AC Adapter Usage Precautions Warning Battery Usage Related Page Warning Usage Related Upgrade Related Warning Security and Movement Related Warning Installation Related Battery Usage Related Caution Usage Related Caution Page Upgrade Related Security and Movement Related Caution Cautions on Preventing Data Loss (Hard Disk Management) Caution 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 Eye Position Hand Position Volume Control (Headphones and Speakers) Use Time (Break Time) Illumination Operation Condition Front View Status indicators and sensors (Optional) Right View Left View Page Turning the Computer On and O Turning the computer on 1 2 3 About Windows Activation 2 Adjusting the screen brightness 1 1 Turning the Computer On and O 2 Page What is Microsoft Windows 8? Displaying Help Screen At a Glance Windows 8 provides both the new Start screen mode and the Desktop mode of the existing OS. Start Screen Screen At a Glance Desktop This provides similar functions to those provided by the Desktop in prior Windows versions. Displaying Documents and Files Click Windows Explorer in the taskbar on the Desktop to search for documents and les. Using the Charms Activating the Charms If you move your mouse pointer to the top or bottom right corner of the screen, the Charms appears. Using the Charms Changing the Settings You can change more settings. Change PC settings Starting/Exiting an App 1 2 Using Apps Displaying Currently Running App(s) 1 2 3 Running Two Apps at the Same Time 1 2 3 2 4 Adding/Removing an App to/from the Start Screen 1 2 3 Windows Hot Key Function You can use the following convenient hot keys in Windows 8. Using the Touch Screen Learning basic touch screen operations Page Page Screen Calibration 1 2 3 Entering Characters Using the Tablet PC Input Panel 1 2 3 Page Touch screen use precautions Chapter 3. Using the computer Shortcut Keys Method 1 Method 2 Page Other Function Keys (Optional) Basic Touchpad Functions Moving the cursor on the screen Click Function Double-Click Function Right Button Function 1 2 Page Last Run Window Opening Function Touchpad On/O Function Locking with shortcut keys Auto-locking when connecting USB mouse External-type CD drive Connecting the CD Drive Inserting and Ejecting a CD 1 External-type CD drive 2 3 Page 1 2 3 To remove a memory card To format a memory card 1 2 3 About the connection cable Connecting to the monitor port (Optional) 1 2 projector and turn the power on. 3 > Second Screen. Select a desired monitor mode. Connecting through the Micro HDMI port (Optional) 1 the TV. External Monitor Projector 2 > Second Screen. Select a desired monitor mode. 1 2 3 4 Using SoundAlive (Optional) 1 Adjusting the Volume 2 3 Switching the picture mode LCD Brightness Control Controlling the Brightness Using the Keyboard 1 > Screen Adjustment icon 2 . Connecting to the Wired LAN 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Using the WOL (Wake On LAN) function 1 2 Page Page Wireless Network Connecting to a Wireless LAN 1 2 3 Mobile broadband 1 2 3 4 Setting Up the TPM 1 2 3 Initializing the TPM chip 1 2 4 3 5 6 4 10 7 Page 3 4 5 Using the TPM program Encrypting a le (folder) 1 Page Page When the virtual drive (PSD) is not loaded 2 3 When you have to register again (to erase the authentication information on the TPM chip) 1 2 Page Using the Multimedi a App You can enjoy photo, video and music les with the S PhotoStudio and S Player+ apps. Using the Multimedi a App Using the PhotoStudio app 1 2 3 4 Page Using Apps With a Sa msung Smartphone Samsung Kies HomeSync Lite SideSync Samsung Software Update 1 2 3 Diagnosing the Computer Status and Troubleshooting 1 2 3 Using the Security Slot Page BIOS Setup Entering the BIOS Setup 1 2 BIOS Setup The BIOS Setup Screen System BIOS Setup Keys In the BIOS Setup, you have to use the keyboard. Setting a Boot Password 1 2 3 4 Setting a Boot Password Setting a User Password Setting Up a Boot Password Setting up a Hard Disk Drive Password (Optional) Page Changing the Boot Priority 1 2 3 4 5 6 Charging the Battery 1 2 Measuring the Remaining Battery Charge Conrming the battery charge in the Taskbar Battery Usage Time Information Extending the Battery Usage Time Decreasing the LCD Brightness 1 2 Using the power management program 1 Using the Battery Calibration Function 2 3 Page Recovery Introduction Recovering 1 2 3 4 Recovering after a Backup 1 2 3 Page To copy the external storage disk 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 Computer Recovery Function in Windows 8 1 2 3 Reinstalling in Windows 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 Q2 A Q4 Q3 A Q2 Q4 Q6 Q5 A Q7 Q9 Q10 A Q8 Sound Related A Others A Page Safety Instructions Setting Up your System Important Safety Information Care During Use The Instruction On Safety Operation of NotePC Replacement Parts and Accessories Battery Disposal Laser Safety Replacement Parts and Accessories Connect and Disconnect the AC adapter Power Cord Requirements General Requirements Wireless Guidance United States of America USA and Canada Safety Requirements and Notices Use in specic environments: Other Wireless Devices Unintentional Emitter per FCC Part 15 Intentional emitter per FCC Part 15 Health and safety information Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) Signals Certication Information (SAR) Canada Unintentional Emitter per ICES-003 Intentional Emitter per RSS 210 Page Brazil European Union European Union CE Marking and Compliance Notices European Directives European Radio Approval Information (for products tted with EU-approved radio devices) EU R&TTE Compliance Statements Page Manufacturer Information European Economic Area Restrictions RTC CAUTION WEEE Symbol Information Correct disposal of this product (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) India Only Correct disposal of batteries in this product USA ONLY Samsung Packaging Take-Back Program TCO Certied Flicitations ! 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