Turning the Computer On and Off

Turning the computer on

1	Connect the AC adapter.
2	Lift the LCD panel up.
3	Press the Power button to turn the computer on.

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	Getting Started

About Windows Activation

When you turn the computer on for the first time, the Windows activation screen appears.

Follow the activation procedures according to the instructions on the screen to use the computer.

Adjusting the screen brightness

When the computer runs on battery power, the LCD brightness is automatically set to low.

Press the + key combination to increase the screen brightness.

1 Open the Charms.

•Touch screen: Swipe inward from the right edge.

•Touchpad/mouse: Drag the mouse pointer to the top- or the bottom-right corner of the screen.

2	Increase the bar by pressing the Settings		>
	Brightness	.

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Contents

Page Contents Chapter Getting Started Text Notations Safety Precaution NotationsBefore You Start OS and Software Support CopyrightAbout the Product Capacity Representation Standard About the capacity representation of the storage Installation Related Safety PrecautionsKeep the plastic bags out of the reach of children There is a danger of suffocation Do not touch the main plug or power cord with wet hands Power RelatedDo not unplug the power cord by pulling the cable only 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 This may result in harming or burning your skin Usage Related 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 Do not drop or knock the product Use a wall outlet or multi-plug with a grounding part Check CDs for cracks and damage prior to use Do not insert your fingers into the PC Card Slot Take care not to throw or drop a computer part or device Carefully touch a part or device of the productUse parts authorized by Samsung Electronics only Never disassemble or repair the product by yourself Safety Precautions When Using the AC Power Plug Using the Power Supply in an Airplane When Using the Airplane Charging Coverter When Using the Auto Adapter Proper Posture Proper Posture During Computer Use Keep your arm at a right angle as shown by the figure Eye PositionHand Position Check your volume first to listen to music Volume Control Headphones and SpeakersUse Time Break Time Illumination Front View Overview Power Status indicators and sensors OptionalCaps Lock Fn Lock Interface Right ViewMonitor Port Left View Speaker Device used to generate sound Bottom View Turning the Computer On and Off Adjusting the screen brightnessTurning the computer on About Windows Activation Turning the computer off Click Settings PowerOn the desk top Touch screen Tap and hold the Start button Unlocking the screen Chapter Using Windows Viewing Help+Tips What is Microsoft Windows?Displaying Help On the Start screen, select Help+Tips Screen At a Glance App Refers to the apps that are currently installedStart screen Charms is hidden at the right Touchpad/mouse Place the mouse Using the Start buttonDesktop Activating the Charms Using the Charms Change PC settings Changing the SettingsIcon Name Function Description Click the Charms Settings Network Starting/Exiting an App Using AppsUsing Apps Select the Apps in the Start screen Using split screensTo the left or right 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 edit photos To play the photo or movie Configuring your Microsoft Account Using the Windows Store Windows Hot Key Function Using a Touch Screen Touch screen models only Using the Touch ScreenLearning about Basic Touch Screen Operations Touch Operation Function Description All Apps screen switches to the Start screen Tile of all apps installed is displayedTouch Operation Function Description Displays the last run App Tap and swipe Slightly press with your finger to select an itemScreen, the corresponding capability is activated Your mouse Target or more detailed information Calibrating the Screen On the Desktop, press the Charms Settings Control Input Mode Using the Touch KeyboardEntering Characters Display the Touch Keyboard Tap the Touch-enabled mode Touch-enabled mode Entering characters in Handwriting ModeTap the Hand-writing mode icon On the Touch Keyboard Input Panel on the touch screen Using a Touch Screen Touch screen models only Chapter Using the computer Shortcut Keys KeyboardShortcut Keys Name Function Other Function Keys Optional Settings Basic Touchpad Functions TouchpadClick Function Moving the cursor on the screen Drag Function Configuring the Gesture FunctionRight Button Function Zoom Functions Scroll FunctionCharms Menu Activating Function Last Run Window Opening Function Touchpad On/Off Function Desktop Settings Control Panel Hardware and Sound TouchpadLocking with shortcut keys 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 Click to open the folder and click View Files To remove a memory card Click the File Explorer icon To format a memory card Connecting to the monitor port Optional Connecting an External Display DeviceAbout the connection cable External TV MonitorProjector PC screen only Connecting through the Micro Hdmi port OptionalDuplicate Extend External TV Monitor Projector Adjusting the Volume using the Keyboard Adjusting the VolumeAdjusting the Volume using the Volume Adjustment Program Using the Sound Recorder Settings Control Panel Hardware and Sound Using SoundAlive Optional Switching the picture mode Controlling the Brightness Using the KeyboardClick the Charms menu Settings Screen Adjustment icon Click Settings Display Color tone LCD bad pixels principle of computer Saving battery power consumptionInstructions for Cleaning the LCD Connecting to the Wired LAN Wired Network Select Internet Protocol Version 4TCP/IPv4 from the list Configure the IP settings Using the WOL Wake On LAN functionNetwork settings have been completed 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 Installing the TPM program Setting Up the TPMInitializing the TPM chip Registering the TPM program Press the F10 key to save the changes Initializing the TPM chip Installing the TPM program Using the TPM Security Device OptionalStatus item and set the item to Enable and Activate Select TPM Host SW and click Install Administrator Alternatively, double-click Then click Infineon Security Platform SolutionRegistering the TPM program On the Start screen, click the bottom-left icon This dialog box only appears when the folder is encrypted Using the TPM programEncrypting a file folder 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 Deleting the virtual drive Contents. and click NextClick Personal Secure Drive Create/Manage Click the File Explorer Control Panel Programs Uninstall a programDrive C ProgramData folder TPM chip initialization process Third-party software related services Using the Multimedia App OptionalEdit photos that you took or selected to your Preference Using the S Player+ app Using the PhotoStudio app Samsung Kies Using Apps With a Samsung Smartphone OptionalSideSync 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 Product Bios Setup System Bios Setup Keys Bios Setup Screen Setting a Supervisor Password Setting a Boot Password Setting Up a Boot Password Setting a User PasswordSetting up a Hard Disk Drive Password Optional Set the Password on boot item to Enabled Enter Deactivating the PasswordSupervisor Password item, press Enter Set the Boot Device Priority Boot Option #1 item on Changing the Boot Priority Charging the Battery BatteryThis computer is equipped with an internal battery Status Charge LED Battery Usage Time Information Measuring the Remaining Battery ChargeConfirming the battery charge in the Taskbar Using the power management program Extending the Battery Usage TimeDecreasing the LCD Brightness Options Direction keys and press Enter Using the Battery Calibration Function Chapter Troubleshooting Recovery Introduction Recovering/Backing up the Computer OptionalRestores the entire Windows drive You can back up your entire Windows drive Start screen after the computer boots up RecoveringRecovery If Windows does not start You cannot select a DVD drive Recovering after a BackupBacking up Recovering Disk with the same settings You need to purchase an external hard USB connectorTo copy the external storage disk 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 Custom Upgrade Install Now Reinstalling when Windows does not start Recovery Related Windows Related Touchpad/mouse Click Charms Settings Power Shut downQ2 The App disappeared in the Start screen Touch screen Touchpad/mouse How to activate Active Settings, color, and so on?Windows 8.1, and install a different OS Looks smaller Existing Windows systems Sound RelatedOthers Chapter Appendix Setting Up your System Important Safety InformationSafety Instructions Care During Use Instruction On Safety Operation of NotePC Battery Disposal Replacement Parts and AccessoriesLaser Safety Laser Safety Note General Requirements Power Cord RequirementsConnect and Disconnect the AC adapter Regulatory Compliance Statements Wireless Guidance 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 If fitted with 2.4G band or 5G band Intentional emitter per FCC Part Health and safety information Intentional Emitter per RSS CanadaUnintentional Emitter per ICES-003 Brazil European Union CE Marking and Compliance Notices European UnionEuropean Directives Low band 5.15 5.35 GHz is for indoor use only Czech ČeskyDansk Danish Hungarian MagyarPolski Polish Local Restriction of 802.11b/802.11g Radio Usage Manufacturer Information 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 Energy Star Partner Registered Trademarks Glossary Firewall Hibernation Mode Notification Area Network AdministratorPartition Protocol Share Sleep ModeShared Folder System File

Samsung NP915S3G-K01US Turning the Computer On and Off, Turning the computer on, Brightness

Models: NP915S3G-K01US

Turning the Computer On and Off

Turning the computer on

About Windows Activation

Adjusting the screen brightness

Brightness