Contents | Samsung NP915S3G-K01US specification

Contents

Chapter 1. Getting Started

3Before You Start

5Safety Precautions

20Proper Posture During Computer Use

23Overview

28Turning the Computer On and Off

Chapter 2. Using Windows

32What is Microsoft Windows?

33Screen At a Glance

35Using the Charms

37Using Apps

42Windows Hot Key Function

43Using a Touch Screen (Touch screen models only)

Chapter 3. Using the computer

52Keyboard

55Touchpad

59External-type CD drive (ODD, To be purchased)

61Multi Card Slot (Optional)

64Connecting an External Display Device

67Adjusting the Volume

69LCD Brightness Control

71Wired Network

75Wireless Network (Optional)

77Mobile broadband (Wireless WAN, Optional)

78Using the TPM Security Device (Optional)

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87Using the Multimedia App (Optional)

89Using Apps With a Samsung Smartphone (Optional)

90Samsung Software Update

91Diagnosing the Computer Status and Troubleshooting

92Using the Security Slot

Chapter 4. Settings and Upgrade

94BIOS Setup

96Setting a Boot Password

99Changing the Boot Priority

100Battery

Chapter 5. Troubleshooting

105Recovering/Backing up the Computer (Optional)

112Reinstalling Windows (Optional)

115Q&A

Chapter 6. Appendix

120Important Safety Information

122Replacement Parts and Accessories

124Regulatory Compliance Statements

136WEEE Symbol Information

137Samsung Packaging Take-Back Program

138TCO Certified

139Product Specifications

141Glossary

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Samsung NP915S3G-K01US user manual Contents

Contents

Page Contents Chapter Getting Started Text Notations Safety Precaution NotationsBefore You Start About the Product Capacity Representation Standard CopyrightOS and Software Support About the capacity representation of the storage Keep the plastic bags out of the reach of children Safety PrecautionsInstallation Related There is a danger of suffocation Do not unplug the power cord by pulling the cable only Power RelatedDo not touch the main plug or power cord with wet hands There is a danger of electric shock or fire Use only the AC adapter supplied with the product AC Adapter Usage PrecautionsConnect the power cord to the AC adapter firmly There is a danger of electric shock or choking Battery Usage RelatedUse an authorized battery and AC adapter only There is a danger of an explosion or fire Usage Related This may result in harming or burning your skin Failure to do so may cause electric shock Upgrade RelatedNever disassemble the power supply or AC adapter Security and Movement Related Dispose of worn-out batteries properly Use only a battery authorized by Samsung ElectronicsDo not place a heavy object over the product 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 productTake 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 Keep your arm at a right angle as shown by the figure Eye PositionHand Position Use Time Break Time Volume Control Headphones and SpeakersCheck your volume first to listen to music Illumination Overview Front View Caps Lock Status indicators and sensors OptionalPower Fn Lock Interface Right ViewMonitor Port Left View Bottom View Speaker Device used to generate sound Turning the computer on Adjusting the screen brightnessTurning the Computer On and Off About Windows Activation On the desk top Click Settings PowerTurning the computer off Touch screen Tap and hold the Start button Unlocking the screen Chapter Using Windows Displaying Help What is Microsoft Windows?Viewing Help+Tips On the Start screen, select Help+Tips Start screen App Refers to the apps that are currently installedScreen At a Glance Charms is hidden at the right Touchpad/mouse Place the mouse Using the Start buttonDesktop Using the Charms Activating the Charms Icon Name Function Description Click the Charms Settings Changing the SettingsChange PC settings Network Starting/Exiting an App Using AppsUsing Apps To the left or right Using split screensSelect the Apps in the Start screen Store App Select Camera From the Start screen To take photos, select Camera App at a GlanceAdding/Removing an App to/from the Start Screen To play the photo or movie To edit photos Using the Windows Store Configuring your Microsoft Account Windows Hot Key Function Learning about Basic Touch Screen Operations Using the Touch ScreenUsing a Touch Screen Touch screen models only Touch Operation Function Description Touch Operation Function Description Tile of all apps installed is displayedAll Apps screen switches to the Start screen Displays the last run App Tap and swipe Slightly press with your finger to select an itemScreen, the corresponding capability is activated Target or more detailed information Your mouse On the Desktop, press the Charms Settings Control Calibrating the Screen Entering Characters Using the Touch KeyboardInput Mode Display the Touch Keyboard Tap the Hand-writing mode icon On the Touch Keyboard Touch-enabled mode Entering characters in Handwriting ModeTap the Touch-enabled mode Input Panel on the touch screen Using a Touch Screen Touch screen models only Chapter Using the computer Shortcut Keys KeyboardShortcut Keys Name Function Settings Other Function Keys Optional Click Function TouchpadBasic Touchpad Functions Moving the cursor on the screen Drag Function Configuring the Gesture FunctionRight Button Function Charms Menu Activating Function Scroll FunctionZoom Functions Last Run Window Opening Function Locking with shortcut keys Desktop Settings Control Panel Hardware and Sound TouchpadTouchpad On/Off Function Turning the touchpad off automatically Additionally purchased External-type CD drive ODD, To be purchasedThis computer supports an external USB CD-ROM drive can be Emergency Hole until the CD tray is ejected Inserting and Ejecting a CDComputer is off, place the end of a paper clip Memory Card Naming Multi Card Slot OptionalExample SD Card To remove a memory card Click to open the folder and click View Files To format a memory card Click the File Explorer icon About the connection cable Connecting an External Display DeviceConnecting to the monitor port Optional External TV MonitorProjector Duplicate Connecting through the Micro Hdmi port OptionalPC screen only Extend External TV Monitor Projector Adjusting the Volume using the Volume Adjustment Program Adjusting the VolumeAdjusting the Volume using the Keyboard Using the Sound Recorder Using SoundAlive Optional Settings Control Panel Hardware and Sound Click the Charms menu Settings Screen Adjustment icon Controlling the Brightness Using the KeyboardSwitching the picture mode Click Settings Display Color tone LCD bad pixels principle of computer Saving battery power consumptionInstructions for Cleaning the LCD Wired Network Connecting to the Wired LAN Select Internet Protocol Version 4TCP/IPv4 from the list Network settings have been completed Using the WOL Wake On LAN functionConfigure the IP settings IP address Wired Network Screen figures and terms may differ depending on the model Wireless Network OptionalWhat is an Access Point AP? Connections icon, a list of available APs appears Connecting to a Wireless LANIf you click the Charms menu Settings Mobile broadband Wireless WAN, Optional Initializing the TPM chip Setting Up the TPMInstalling the TPM program Registering the TPM program Initializing the TPM chip Press the F10 key to save the changes Status item and set the item to Enable and Activate Using the TPM Security Device OptionalInstalling the TPM program Select TPM Host SW and click Install Registering the TPM program Then click Infineon Security Platform SolutionAdministrator Alternatively, double-click On the Start screen, click the bottom-left icon Encrypting a file folder Using the TPM programThis dialog box only appears when the folder is encrypted Encrypt from the pop-up menu Decrypting an encrypted folder file Open the File Explorer When the virtual drive PSD does not appearSecurity Platform Features Click Personal Secure Drive Contents. and click NextDeleting the virtual drive Create/Manage Drive C ProgramData folder Control Panel Programs Uninstall a programClick the File Explorer TPM chip initialization process Edit photos that you took or selected to your Using the Multimedia App OptionalThird-party software related services Preference Using the PhotoStudio app Using the S Player+ app SideSync Using Apps With a Samsung Smartphone OptionalSamsung Kies HomeSync Lite SW Update Samsung Software UpdateSelect the items that you want to update before proceeding Diagnosing Diagnosing the Computer Status and TroubleshootingSupport 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 up a Hard Disk Drive Password Optional Setting a User PasswordSetting Up a Boot Password Set the Password on boot item to Enabled Enter Deactivating the PasswordSupervisor Password item, press Enter Changing the Boot Priority Set the Boot Device Priority Boot Option #1 item on This computer is equipped with an internal battery BatteryCharging the Battery Status Charge LED Battery Usage Time Information Measuring the Remaining Battery ChargeConfirming the battery charge in the Taskbar Decreasing the LCD Brightness Extending the Battery Usage TimeUsing the power management program Options Using the Battery Calibration Function Direction keys and press Enter Chapter Troubleshooting Restores the entire Windows drive Recovering/Backing up the Computer OptionalRecovery Introduction You can back up your entire Windows drive Recovery RecoveringStart screen after the computer boots up If Windows does not start You cannot select a DVD drive Recovering after a BackupBacking up Recovering To copy the external storage disk You need to purchase an external hard USB connectorDisk with the same settings Separately to connect the hard disk and your computer Export Disk Image Function Computer Recovery Function in Windows If the Select Windows Installation window appears, click Reinstalling Windows OptionalReinstalling in Windows Upgrade Custom Reinstalling when Windows does not start Install Now Recovery Related Q2 The App disappeared in the Start screen Touch screen Touchpad/mouse Click Charms Settings Power Shut downWindows Related Touchpad/mouse Windows 8.1, and install a different OS Settings, color, and so on?How to activate Active Looks smaller Existing Windows systems Sound RelatedOthers Chapter Appendix Setting Up your System Important Safety InformationSafety Instructions Instruction On Safety Operation of NotePC Care During Use Laser Safety Replacement Parts and AccessoriesBattery Disposal Laser Safety Note General Requirements Power Cord RequirementsConnect and Disconnect the AC adapter Wireless Guidance Regulatory Compliance Statements Explosive Device Proximity Warning USA and Canada Safety Requirements and NoticesUnited States of America Use On Aircraft Caution Safety Notices for Other Devices in the Wireless NetworkUnintentional Emitter per FCC Part Intentional emitter per FCC Part If fitted with 2.4G band or 5G band Health and safety information Intentional Emitter per RSS CanadaUnintentional Emitter per ICES-003 Brazil European Directives European UnionEuropean Union CE Marking and Compliance Notices Low band 5.15 5.35 GHz is for indoor use only Dansk ČeskyCzech Danish Polski MagyarHungarian Polish Manufacturer Information Local Restriction of 802.11b/802.11g Radio Usage France GeneralBelgium Applicable in countries with separate collection systems Weee Symbol InformationIndia Only Samsung Packaging Take-Back Program Environment- Designed for the Planet TCO Certified for corresponding models onlyUsability Designed for You Product Specifications Registered Trademarks Energy Star Partner Glossary Hibernation Mode Firewall Partition Network AdministratorNotification Area Protocol Shared Folder Sleep ModeShare System File