Desktop, Using the Start button | Samsung NP915S3G-K01US manual

Screen At a Glance

Desktop

This provides similar functions to those provided by the desktop in prior Windows 8 versions.

1Desktop Refers to the Desktop.

The Charms is hidden at the right of the screen.

		The Charms appears as shown.
2	Displaying the	••	Touch screen: Swipe inward from the
2	Charms		right edge.
	Charms		right edge.
		••	Touchpad/mouse: Place the mouse
			pointer over the top- or bottom-right
			corner of the screen.

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	Using Windows

This refers to the menu that allows you to

3Charms use functions such as Search, Share, Start, Device and Settings.

		Move to the Start screen.
4	Start button	Right-click the button or tap and hold it
4	Start button	to select quick access menus such as Shut
		to select quick access menus such as Shut

down and Control Panel.

Using the Start button

Tap and hold the Start button or right-click it to select quick access menus.

Control Panel

File Explorer

Power menu

Start button

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Contents

Page Contents Chapter Getting Started Text Notations Safety Precaution NotationsBefore You Start About the capacity representation of the storage CopyrightOS and Software Support About the Product Capacity Representation Standard There is a danger of suffocation Safety PrecautionsInstallation Related Keep the plastic bags out of the reach of children There is a danger of electric shock or fire Power RelatedDo not touch the main plug or power cord with wet hands Do not unplug the power cord by pulling the cable only 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 Never disassemble or repair the product by yourself Carefully touch a part or device of the productTake care not to throw or drop a computer part or device Use parts authorized by Samsung Electronics only 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 Illumination Volume Control Headphones and SpeakersCheck your volume first to listen to music Use Time Break Time Front View Overview Fn Lock Status indicators and sensors OptionalPower Caps Lock Interface Right ViewMonitor Port Left View Speaker Device used to generate sound Bottom View About Windows Activation Adjusting the screen brightnessTurning the Computer On and Off Turning the computer on Touch screen Tap and hold the Start button Click Settings PowerTurning the computer off On the desk top Unlocking the screen Chapter Using Windows On the Start screen, select Help+Tips What is Microsoft Windows?Viewing Help+Tips Displaying Help Charms is hidden at the right App Refers to the apps that are currently installedScreen At a Glance Start screen Touchpad/mouse Place the mouse Using the Start buttonDesktop Activating the Charms Using the Charms Network Changing the SettingsChange PC settings Icon Name Function Description Click the Charms Settings Starting/Exiting an App Using AppsUsing Apps Store App Using split screensSelect the Apps in the Start screen To the left or right 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 Touch Operation Function Description Using the Touch ScreenUsing a Touch Screen Touch screen models only Learning about Basic Touch Screen Operations Displays the last run App Tile of all apps installed is displayedAll Apps screen switches to the Start screen Touch Operation Function Description 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 Display the Touch Keyboard Using the Touch KeyboardInput Mode Entering Characters Input Panel on the touch screen Touch-enabled mode Entering characters in Handwriting ModeTap the Touch-enabled mode Tap the Hand-writing mode icon On the Touch Keyboard Using a Touch Screen Touch screen models only Chapter Using the computer Shortcut Keys KeyboardShortcut Keys Name Function Other Function Keys Optional Settings Moving the cursor on the screen TouchpadBasic Touchpad Functions Click Function Drag Function Configuring the Gesture FunctionRight Button Function Last Run Window Opening Function Scroll FunctionZoom Functions Charms Menu Activating Function Turning the touchpad off automatically Desktop Settings Control Panel Hardware and Sound TouchpadTouchpad On/Off Function Locking with shortcut keys 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 External TV MonitorProjector Connecting an External Display DeviceConnecting to the monitor port Optional About the connection cable Extend Connecting through the Micro Hdmi port OptionalPC screen only Duplicate External TV Monitor Projector Using the Sound Recorder Adjusting the VolumeAdjusting the Volume using the Keyboard Adjusting the Volume using the Volume Adjustment Program Settings Control Panel Hardware and Sound Using SoundAlive Optional Click Settings Display Color tone Controlling the Brightness Using the KeyboardSwitching the picture mode Click the Charms menu Settings Screen Adjustment icon 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 IP address Using the WOL Wake On LAN functionConfigure the IP settings Network settings have been completed 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 Registering the TPM program Setting Up the TPMInstalling the TPM program Initializing the TPM chip Press the F10 key to save the changes Initializing the TPM chip Select TPM Host SW and click Install Using the TPM Security Device OptionalInstalling the TPM program Status item and set the item to Enable and Activate On the Start screen, click the bottom-left icon Then click Infineon Security Platform SolutionAdministrator Alternatively, double-click Registering the TPM program Encrypt from the pop-up menu Using the TPM programThis dialog box only appears when the folder is encrypted Encrypting a file folder Decrypting an encrypted folder file Open the File Explorer When the virtual drive PSD does not appearSecurity Platform Features Create/Manage Contents. and click NextDeleting the virtual drive Click Personal Secure Drive TPM chip initialization process Control Panel Programs Uninstall a programClick the File Explorer Drive C ProgramData folder Preference Using the Multimedia App OptionalThird-party software related services Edit photos that you took or selected to your Using the S Player+ app Using the PhotoStudio app HomeSync Lite Using Apps With a Samsung Smartphone OptionalSamsung Kies SideSync 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 Set the Password on boot item to Enabled Setting a User PasswordSetting Up a Boot Password Setting up a Hard Disk Drive Password Optional Enter Deactivating the PasswordSupervisor Password item, press Enter Set the Boot Device Priority Boot Option #1 item on Changing the Boot Priority Status Charge LED BatteryCharging the Battery This computer is equipped with an internal battery Battery Usage Time Information Measuring the Remaining Battery ChargeConfirming the battery charge in the Taskbar Options Extending the Battery Usage TimeUsing the power management program Decreasing the LCD Brightness Direction keys and press Enter Using the Battery Calibration Function Chapter Troubleshooting You can back up your entire Windows drive Recovering/Backing up the Computer OptionalRecovery Introduction Restores the entire Windows drive If Windows does not start RecoveringStart screen after the computer boots up Recovery You cannot select a DVD drive Recovering after a BackupBacking up Recovering Separately to connect the hard disk and your computer You need to purchase an external hard USB connectorDisk with the same settings To copy the external storage disk 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 Touchpad/mouse Touchpad/mouse Click Charms Settings Power Shut downWindows Related Q2 The App disappeared in the Start screen Touch screen Looks smaller Settings, color, and so on?How to activate Active Windows 8.1, and install a different OS Existing Windows systems Sound RelatedOthers Chapter Appendix Setting Up your System Important Safety InformationSafety Instructions Care During Use Instruction On Safety Operation of NotePC Laser Safety Note Replacement Parts and AccessoriesBattery Disposal Laser Safety 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 Low band 5.15 5.35 GHz is for indoor use only European UnionEuropean Union CE Marking and Compliance Notices European Directives Danish ČeskyCzech Dansk Polish MagyarHungarian Polski 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 Protocol Network AdministratorNotification Area Partition System File Sleep ModeShare Shared Folder

Screen At a Glance

Desktop

Touchpad/mouse: Place the mouse

Start button

Using the Start button