Upgrade Related | Samsung NP915S3GK02US, NP905S3GK02US specification

Safety Precautions

Warning

Failure to follow instructions marked with this symbol may cause personal injury and even fatality.

Upgrade Related

Be sure to upgrade the computer by yourself only if you have sufficient knowledge and ability.

If this is not the case, ask for assistance from the service center or an authorized engineer for the upgrade.

Be sure to upgrade only the parts specified in the user manual according to the procedures described in the user manual.

Do not disassemble any other parts or devices by yourself. There is a danger of a electric shock, fire or damage to the product.

Never disassemble the power supply or AC adapter.

There is a danger of electric shock.

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	Getting Started

When removing the RTC (Real Time Clock) battery, keep it out of the reach of children as they could touch and/or swallow it.

There is a danger of choking. If a child has swallowed it, contact a doctor immediately.

Before upgrading the computer, be sure to shutdown the computer first and then separate all connected cables. If the notebook computer has an external type (removable) battery, separate the battery, too.

Failure to do so may cause electric shock.

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Samsung NP915S3GK02US, NP905S3GK02US user manual Upgrade Related, Never disassemble the power supply or AC adapter

Contents

Page Contents Chapter Getting Started Safety Precaution Notations Before You StartText Notations Copyright OS and Software SupportAbout the Product Capacity Representation Standard About the capacity representation of the storage Safety Precautions Installation RelatedKeep the plastic bags out of the reach of children There is a danger of suffocation Power Related Do not touch the main plug or power cord with wet handsDo not unplug the power cord by pulling the cable only There is a danger of electric shock or fire AC Adapter Usage Precautions Connect the power cord to the AC adapter firmlyUse only the AC adapter supplied with the product Battery Usage Related Use an authorized battery and AC adapter onlyThere 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 Upgrade Related Never disassemble the power supply or AC adapterFailure to do so may cause electric shock Security and Movement Related Use only a battery authorized by Samsung Electronics Do not place a heavy object over the productDispose 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 Carefully touch a part or device of the product Take care not to throw or drop a computer part or deviceUse parts authorized by Samsung Electronics only 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 Eye Position Hand PositionKeep your arm at a right angle as shown by the figure Volume Control Headphones and Speakers Check your volume first to listen to musicUse Time Break Time Illumination Overview Front View Status indicators and sensors Optional PowerCaps Lock Fn Lock Right View Monitor PortInterface Left View Bottom View Speaker Device used to generate sound Adjusting the screen brightness Turning the Computer On and OffTurning the computer on About Windows Activation Click Settings Power Turning the computer offOn the desk top Touch screen Tap and hold the Start button Unlocking the screen Chapter Using Windows What is Microsoft Windows? Viewing Help+TipsDisplaying Help On the Start screen, select Help+Tips App Refers to the apps that are currently installed Screen At a GlanceStart screen Charms is hidden at the right Using the Start button DesktopTouchpad/mouse Place the mouse Using the Charms Activating the Charms Changing the Settings Change PC settingsIcon Name Function Description Click the Charms Settings Network Using Apps Using AppsStarting/Exiting an App Using split screens Select the Apps in the Start screenTo the left or right Store App Camera App at a Glance Adding/Removing an App to/from the Start ScreenSelect 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 Using the Touch Screen Using a Touch Screen Touch screen models onlyLearning about Basic Touch Screen Operations Touch Operation Function Description Tile of all apps installed is displayed All Apps screen switches to the Start screenTouch Operation Function Description Displays the last run App Slightly press with your finger to select an item Screen, the corresponding capability is activatedTap and swipe Target or more detailed information Your mouse On the Desktop, press the Charms Settings Control Calibrating the Screen Using the Touch Keyboard Input ModeEntering Characters Display the Touch Keyboard Touch-enabled mode Entering characters in Handwriting Mode Tap the Touch-enabled 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 Keyboard Shortcut KeysShortcut Keys Name Function Settings Other Function Keys Optional Touchpad Basic Touchpad FunctionsClick Function Moving the cursor on the screen Configuring the Gesture Function Right Button FunctionDrag Function Scroll Function Zoom FunctionsCharms Menu Activating Function Last Run Window Opening Function Desktop Settings Control Panel Hardware and Sound Touchpad Touchpad On/Off FunctionLocking with shortcut keys Turning the touchpad off automatically External-type CD drive ODD, To be purchased This computer supports an external USB CD-ROM drive can beAdditionally purchased Inserting and Ejecting a CD Computer is off, place the end of a paper clipEmergency Hole until the CD tray is ejected Multi Card Slot Optional Example SD CardMemory 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 Connecting an External Display Device Connecting to the monitor port OptionalAbout the connection cable External TV MonitorProjector Connecting through the Micro Hdmi port Optional PC screen onlyDuplicate Extend External TV Monitor Projector Adjusting the Volume Adjusting the Volume using the KeyboardAdjusting the Volume using the Volume Adjustment Program Using the Sound Recorder Using SoundAlive Optional Settings Control Panel Hardware and Sound Controlling the Brightness Using the Keyboard Switching the picture modeClick the Charms menu Settings Screen Adjustment icon Click Settings Display Color tone Saving battery power consumption Instructions for Cleaning the LCDLCD bad pixels principle of computer Wired Network Connecting to the Wired LAN Select Internet Protocol Version 4TCP/IPv4 from the list Using the WOL Wake On LAN function Configure the IP settingsNetwork settings have been completed IP address Wired Network Wireless Network Optional What is an Access Point AP?Screen figures and terms may differ depending on the model Connecting to a Wireless LAN If you click the Charms menu SettingsConnections icon, a list of available APs appears Mobile broadband Wireless WAN, Optional Setting Up the TPM Installing the TPM programInitializing the TPM chip Registering the TPM program Initializing the TPM chip Press the F10 key to save the changes Using the TPM Security Device Optional Installing the TPM programStatus item and set the item to Enable and Activate Select TPM Host SW and click Install Then click Infineon Security Platform Solution Administrator Alternatively, double-clickRegistering the TPM program On the Start screen, click the bottom-left icon Using the TPM program This dialog box only appears when the folder is encryptedEncrypting a file folder Encrypt from the pop-up menu Decrypting an encrypted folder file When the virtual drive PSD does not appear Security Platform FeaturesOpen the File Explorer Contents. and click Next Deleting the virtual driveClick Personal Secure Drive Create/Manage Control Panel Programs Uninstall a program Click the File ExplorerDrive C ProgramData folder TPM chip initialization process Using the Multimedia App Optional Third-party software related servicesEdit photos that you took or selected to your Preference Using the PhotoStudio app Using the S Player+ app Using Apps With a Samsung Smartphone Optional Samsung KiesSideSync HomeSync Lite Samsung Software Update Select the items that you want to update before proceedingSW Update Diagnosing the Computer Status and Troubleshooting Support CenterDiagnosing 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 a User Password Setting Up a Boot PasswordSetting up a Hard Disk Drive Password Optional Set the Password on boot item to Enabled Deactivating the Password Supervisor Password item, press EnterEnter Changing the Boot Priority Set the Boot Device Priority Boot Option #1 item on Battery Charging the BatteryThis computer is equipped with an internal battery Status Charge LED Measuring the Remaining Battery Charge Confirming the battery charge in the TaskbarBattery Usage Time Information Extending the Battery Usage Time Using the power management programDecreasing the LCD Brightness Options Using the Battery Calibration Function Direction keys and press Enter Chapter Troubleshooting Recovering/Backing up the Computer Optional Recovery IntroductionRestores the entire Windows drive You can back up your entire Windows drive Recovering Start screen after the computer boots upRecovery If Windows does not start Recovering after a Backup Backing upYou cannot select a DVD drive Recovering You need to purchase an external hard USB connector Disk with the same settingsTo copy the external storage disk Separately to connect the hard disk and your computer Export Disk Image Function Computer Recovery Function in Windows Reinstalling Windows Optional Reinstalling in WindowsIf the Select Windows Installation window appears, click Upgrade Custom Reinstalling when Windows does not start Install Now Recovery Related Touchpad/mouse Click Charms Settings Power Shut down Windows RelatedQ2 The App disappeared in the Start screen Touch screen Touchpad/mouse Settings, color, and so on? How to activate ActiveWindows 8.1, and install a different OS Looks smaller Sound Related OthersExisting Windows systems Chapter Appendix Important Safety Information Safety InstructionsSetting Up your System Instruction On Safety Operation of NotePC Care During Use Replacement Parts and Accessories Battery DisposalLaser Safety Laser Safety Note Power Cord Requirements Connect and Disconnect the AC adapterGeneral Requirements Wireless Guidance Regulatory Compliance Statements USA and Canada Safety Requirements and Notices United States of AmericaExplosive Device Proximity Warning Safety Notices for Other Devices in the Wireless Network Unintentional Emitter per FCC PartUse On Aircraft Caution Intentional emitter per FCC Part If fitted with 2.4G band or 5G band Health and safety information Canada Unintentional Emitter per ICES-003Intentional Emitter per RSS Brazil European Union European Union CE Marking and Compliance NoticesEuropean Directives Low band 5.15 5.35 GHz is for indoor use only Česky CzechDansk Danish Magyar HungarianPolski Polish Manufacturer Information Local Restriction of 802.11b/802.11g Radio Usage General BelgiumFrance Weee Symbol Information India OnlyApplicable in countries with separate collection systems Samsung Packaging Take-Back Program TCO Certified for corresponding models only Usability Designed for YouEnvironment- Designed for the Planet Product Specifications Registered Trademarks Energy Star Partner Glossary Hibernation Mode Firewall Network Administrator Notification AreaPartition Protocol Sleep Mode ShareShared Folder System File