Chapter Settings and Upgrade | Samsung NP915S3G-K01US guide

Chapter 4.

Settings and Upgrade

BIOS Setup	94
Setting a Boot Password	96
Changing the Boot Priority	99
Battery	100

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Samsung NP915S3G-K01US user manual Chapter Settings and Upgrade

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Page Contents Chapter Getting Started Before You Start Safety Precaution NotationsText Notations 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 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 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 Hand Position Eye PositionKeep your arm at a right angle as shown by the figure 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 Monitor Port Right ViewInterface 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 Desktop Using the Start buttonTouchpad/mouse Place the mouse Using the Charms Activating the Charms Icon Name Function Description Click the Charms Settings Changing the SettingsChange PC settings Network Using Apps Using AppsStarting/Exiting an App To the left or right Using split screensSelect the Apps in the Start screen Store App Adding/Removing an App to/from the Start Screen Camera App at a GlanceSelect Camera From the Start screen To take photos, select 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 Screen, the corresponding capability is activated Slightly press with your finger to select an itemTap and swipe 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 Right Button Function Configuring the Gesture FunctionDrag 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 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 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 Instructions for Cleaning the LCD Saving battery power consumptionLCD bad pixels principle of computer 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 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 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 Security Platform Features When the virtual drive PSD does not appearOpen the File Explorer 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 Select the items that you want to update before proceeding Samsung Software UpdateSW Update Support Center Diagnosing the Computer Status and TroubleshootingDiagnosing 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 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 BatteryCharging the Battery Status Charge LED Confirming the battery charge in the Taskbar Measuring the Remaining Battery ChargeBattery Usage Time Information 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 Backing up Recovering after a BackupYou cannot select a DVD drive 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 Reinstalling in Windows Reinstalling Windows OptionalIf the Select Windows Installation window appears, click 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 Others Sound RelatedExisting Windows systems Chapter Appendix Safety Instructions Important Safety InformationSetting Up your System Instruction On Safety Operation of NotePC Care During Use Laser Safety Replacement Parts and AccessoriesBattery Disposal 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 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 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 Partition Network AdministratorNotification Area Protocol Shared Folder Sleep ModeShare System File