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Chapter 3.

Using the computer

Using Apps With a Samsung Smartphone

(Optional)

Depending on the model, the application may not be

provided.

Samsung Kies

You can use

Samsung Kies

to sync multimedia files and

documents between the computer and mobile devices, or

upgrade the firmware of the connected mobile device to the latest

version.

Refer to the application help for more information.

Samsung Link

enables the user to use the computer as cloud

storage and access it via a Samsung mobile device. Set folders

to share, and view and manage the shared folders anywhere

anytime.
On the

Start

screen, select

Samsung Link

Refer to the application help for more information.

Summary of Contents for Notebook computer

Page 1: ...User Manual ...

Page 2: ...Wireless LAN Optional 64 TPM security solution Optional 72 Using the Multimedia App Optional 74 Using Apps With a Samsung Smartphone Optional 75 Samsung Software Update 76 Diagnosing the Computer Status and Troubleshooting 77 Using the Security Slot Chapter 4 Settings and Upgrade 79 BIOS Setup 81 Setting a Boot Password 84 Changing the Boot Priority 85 Battery Chapter 5 Troubleshooting 90 Recoveri...

Page 3: ...Before You Start 3 Safety Precautions 5 Proper Posture During Computer Use 19 Overview 22 Turning the Computer On and Off 26 Chapter 1 Getting Started ...

Page 4: ... both the mouse and the touchpad This manual has been written for the Windows 8 1 operating system The descriptions and figures may differ depending on the installed operating system The User Manual supplied with this computer may vary depending on your model Safety Precaution Notations Icon Notation Description Warning Failure to follow instructions marked with this symbol may cause personal inju...

Page 5: ...ctory OS If you install an OS other than the factory OS data may be deleted or the computer may not start About the Product Capacity Representation Standard About the capacity representation of the storage The capacity of the storage device HDD SSD of the manufacturer is calculated assuming that 1KB 1 000 Bytes However the operating system Windows calculates the storage device capacity assuming th...

Page 6: ...ng time This increases the risk that a malfunction or damage to the product will occur Be careful that people are not exposed to the computer s ventilator adapter etc as they generate heat over a long period of time when your PC is powered on Exposing a part of your body close to the heat from the vent or AC adapter for long periods of time may cause a burn Avoid blocking the vent at the bottom or...

Page 7: ... bend the power cord excessively or do not place a heavy object over the power cord It is especially important to keep the power cord out of reach of infants and pets If the cord is damaged it may cause electric shock or fire Power Related The power plug and wall outlet figures may differ depending on the country specifications and the product model Do not touch the main plug or power cord with we...

Page 8: ...in fire AC Adapter Usage Precautions Connect the power cord to the AC adapter firmly Otherwise there is a danger of fire due to an incomplete contact Use only the AC adapter supplied with the product Using another adapter may cause the screen to flicker Do not place heavy objects or step onto the power cord or AC adapter to avoid damaging the power cord or AC adapter If the cord is damaged there i...

Page 9: ... Precautions Do not use the computer in a badly ventilated location such as on bedding on a pillow or cushion etc and do not use it in a location such as room with floor heating as it may cause the computer to overheat Take care that the computer vents on the side or the bottom are not blocked especially in these environments If the vents are blocked the computer may overheat and it may cause a co...

Page 10: ... computer may cause electric shock or fire hazard Never heat the product or battery or put the product or battery into a fire Do not put or use the product or battery in a hot location such as a sauna inside a vehicle exposed to the heat and so on There is a danger of an explosion or fire Take care not to allow metal objects such as a key or clip to touch the battery terminal metal parts If a meta...

Page 11: ...lectric shock 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 Avoid direct sunlight when the computer is in an air tight location such as inside a vehicle There is a danger of a fire hazard The computer may overheat and also present opportun...

Page 12: ...r items such as the adapter mouse books etc take care not to press anything against the notebook computer If a heavy object is pressed against the notebook computer a white spot or stain may appear on the LCD Therefore take care not to apply any pressure to the notebook In this case place the notebook computer in a separate compartment away from the other objects Before upgrading the computer be s...

Page 13: ...osal method may differ depending on your country and region Dispose of the used battery in an appropriate way Do not throw or disassemble the battery and do not put it into water This may cause an injury fire or explosion Use only a battery authorized by Samsung Electronics Failure to do so may cause an explosion Avoid contact with metal objects such as car keys or clips when keeping or carrying a...

Page 14: ...temperature increases there is a danger of burning yourself Connect only permitted devices to the connectors or ports of the computer Failure to do so may cause electric shock and fire Close the LCD panel only after checking if the notebook computer is turned off The temperature may rise and it may cause overheating and deformation of the product Do not press the Eject Button while the CD ROM driv...

Page 15: ... paperclip should not be used while the disk is in motion Make sure to use the emergency disk eject method only when the Optical Disk Drive has stopped There is a danger of injury Do not place your face close to the Optical Disk Drive tray when it is operating There is a danger of injury due to an abrupt ejection Check CDs for cracks and damage prior to use It may damage the disc and cause disorde...

Page 16: ...cs enquire at your service center before connecting the device There is a danger of damaging the product Storage and Movement Related When moving the product turn the power off and separate all connected cables first The product might be damaged or users may trip over the cables For long periods of not using the notebook computer discharge the battery and preserve as it is detached For external re...

Page 17: ...elf The data may be lost when an external impact is applied to the disk while disassembling or assembling the computer The data may be lost when the computer is turned off or reset by a power failure while the hard disk drive is operating The data may be lost and irrecoverable due to a computer virus infection The data may be lost if the power is turned off while running a program Sudden impact or...

Page 18: ... power outlet If the plug pins are not inserted into the center of the holes the plug pins are only inserted up to half their length In this case reconnect the power plug You have to insert the power plug into the outlet when the power indicator LED of the power outlet is lit green If the power is connected properly the power indicator LED remains green Otherwise the power indicator LED is turned ...

Page 19: ...port of the computer Auto Adapter In flight Cigar Socket Cigar Plug DC Plug When Using the Airplane Charging Coverter Depending on the airplane you have to use the auto adapter and charging converter Connect the airplane charging converter optional to the auto adapter optional and then insert the airplane power input jack into the power outlet Charging Converter 1 Connect this end to the auto adap...

Page 20: ...er Posture Adjust the heights of desks and chairs appropriate to your height The heights are to be adjusted so that your arm forms a right angle when you place your hand over the keyboard while sitting down on a chair Adjust the height of chair so that your heel is comfortably placed on the floor Do not use the computer while you are lying down but only while you are sitting down Do not use the co...

Page 21: ...before using the computer When entering contents printed on a paper into the computer use a static paper holder so that the height of the paper is almost equal to that of the monitor Hand Position Keep your arm at a right angle as shown by the figure Keep the line from your elbow to your hand straight Do not place your palm over the keyboard while typing Do not hold the mouse with excessive force ...

Page 22: ...n Please check the equalizer default setting before first usage To prevent possible hearing damage do not listen at high volume levels for long periods Use Time Break Time Take a break for 10 minutes or more after a 50 minute period when working for more than one hour Illumination Do not use the computer in dark locations The illumination level for computer use must be as bright so for reading a b...

Page 23: ...s camera you can take still pictures and record video You can take a picture or make a movie using the Charms Start Camera 3 Microphone You can use the built in microphone 4 LCD The screen images are displayed here 5 Power LED Shows the operating status of the computer The corresponding operating LED is lit when the corresponding function operates 6 Speaker A device used to generate sound 7 Power ...

Page 24: ... fully charged Right View 1 2 4 3 1 Memory card slot Insert a memory card into the slot 2 USB 2 0 Port You can connect USB devices to the USB port such as a keyboard mouse digital camera etc 3 CD Drive ODD Optional Plays CD or DVD titles Since an ODD Optical Disk Drive is optional the installed drive depends on the computer model 4 Security Slot You can secure the computer by connecting a lock and...

Page 25: ...face 4 USB 3 0 Port or Chargeable USB 3 0 Port Optional USB ports to which you can connect USB devices as well as a chargeable USB port are provided Using a chargeable USB port you can access or charge a USB device The port can be distinguished by the figure or printed on the port of the product 5 HDMI Port You can connect an HDMI cable to this port Using this port you can enjoy digital video and ...

Page 26: ...ween the PC and devices being charged in High Capacity Charging Mode is not available Charging speed in PC s High Capacity Charging Mode may be slower than using the device specific adapter It may take longer to charge the battery when charging a USB device The battery power level may be reduced when charging a USB device while the computer is powered by the battery The charging status of the USB ...

Page 27: ...tivation procedures according to the instructions on the screen to use the computer When you turn on the computer for the first time the factory date settings are displayed Set your local time and date 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 T...

Page 28: ...hased operating system Save all your data before clicking on Shut down 1 Open the Charms Touchpad mouse Drag the mouse pointer to the top or the bottom right corner of the screen 2 Click Settings áᔪ Ŗᮁ ᰆ ᖅᱶ Power Shut down If you want to power off your computer when you are logged out unlock the screen and click Power Shut down On the desk top 1 Touchpad mouse Right click the Start button on the b...

Page 29: ... the screen To unlock the lock screen do one of the following Touchpad Mouse Click the lock screen Keyboard Press any key If the account has a password enter the password to log in after unlocking the screen Turning the Computer On and Off ...

Page 30: ...Chapter 2 Using Windows What is Microsoft Windows 30 Screen At a Glance 31 Using the Charms 33 Using Apps 35 Windows Hot Key Function 40 ...

Page 31: ... and the operating system This manual is designed for Windows 8 1 and may differ in content depending on the OS version The desktop image shown differs depending on the product model and the OS version Displaying Help To open the Help do the following Keyboard On the desktop press the F1 key Touchpad mouse Place the mouse pointer over the top right or bottom right corner of the screen to display t...

Page 32: ...e Charms The Charms is hidden at the right of the screen Place your mouse pointer at the edge of the top or bottom right of the screen to display the Charms 5 Charms This refers to the menu that allows you to use functions such as Search Share Start Device and Settings 6 Desktop Switches to Desktop mode 7 The Apps screen appears where a tile based list of all the apps installed on the computer is ...

Page 33: ...rs as shown Touchpad mouse Place the mouse pointer over the top or bottom right corner of the screen 3 Charms This refers to the menu that allows you to use functions such as Search Share Start Device and Settings 4 Start button Move to the Start screen Right click the Start button to select quick access menus such as Shutdown or Control Panel Using the Start button Right click the Start button to...

Page 34: ...reen Charms Displaying the Charms Menu Displaying the Charms Menu Search Share Start Device Settings Perform the keyword search to produce an integrated list of search results covering apps files and web pages Search Share Start Device Settings Share different types of files with others through email communications Search Share Start Device Settings Move to the Start screen or open the last run ap...

Page 35: ...t to a wireless network Select a wireless network to connect to Adjusting the Volume You can adjust the volume or mute the sound Screen Brightness You can adjust the screen brightness Notice You can set the interval at which an App sends notices Power You can turn off your computer or select the Power Options ENG Language Select a preferred language Change PC settings You can change more settings ...

Page 36: ...p edge Your mouse pointer changes to a hand shape 2 Click and hold your mouse button and then drag it to the bottom of the screen The App moves downward and disappears and exits Using Apps Displaying Currently Running App s 1 Move your mouse pointer to the top left corner of the screen to display the last run App 2 Then move your mouse pointer down to display a list of the currently running Apps i...

Page 37: ...it Bar to change the screen split ratio Ex If you run the Weather App and Store App at the same time Screen Split Bar Weather App Store App Adding Removing an App to from the Start Screen 1 Move to the Apps screen Touchpad mouse Click the icon in the bottom left corner of the Start screen 2 Select an app to add and tap the right side of the touchpad or right click it The shortcut menus appear at t...

Page 38: ...rence 1 Select Camera from the Start screen 2 To take photos select To make movies select To play the photo or movie To play the Camera taken photos instantly Touchpad mouse Click the arrow symbol in the left of the screen On the Start screen Select Photos Camera Roll You can play a continuous roll of captured photos and videos Using Apps ...

Page 39: ...ording in areas prohibiting those actions Do not take photos or make video recording that may infringe on privacy or confidentiality Using the Windows Store If you run the App Store in the Start screen the Apps in the Windows Store are displayed However a Microsoft account is required to purchase App s in the Windows Store Continue after registering your Microsoft Account in the Charms Samsung can...

Page 40: ... s running Windows online allowing you to share file s or settings You should register a Microsoft Account to download or purchase App s from the Store 1 Run the Charms and click Settings Change PC Settings 2 Select Your account Connect to a Microsoft account 1 2 3 Register your account through the following relevant procedures Using Apps ...

Page 41: ...D Switches to Desktop mode Running the Charms Windows Key C Activates the Charms Locking the Screen Windows Key L Locks the screen Opening the Ease of Access Center Windows Key U Opens the Ease of Access Center configuration Opening the Second Screen Settings Windows Key P Opens the External Monitor Settings menu Opening the Advanced Management Tool Windows Key X Opens the Advanced Management Tool...

Page 42: ... Brightness Control 57 Wired LAN 59 Wireless LAN Optional 62 TPM security solution Optional 64 Using the Multimedia App Optional 72 Using Apps With a Samsung Smartphone Optional 74 Samsung Software Update 75 Diagnosing the Computer Status and Troubleshooting 76 Using the Security Slot 77 Chapter 3 Using the computer ...

Page 43: ... keyboard The keyboard may differ depending on your country The following mainly describes the shortcut keys Shortcut Keys While pressing and holding the Fn key press a shorcut keys Alternatively press the Fn Lock key as well as a hot key to use the hot key functions more easily Method 1 Shortcut Keys Method 2 1 Fn Lock On The Blue LED is turned On 2 Shortcut Keys ...

Page 44: ...nal monitor or TV is connected to the computer Touchpad Turns the Touchpad function on or off When using an external mouse only you can turn the Touchpad off Mute Press this button to turn the audio on or off Volume Control Controls the volume View active apps The list of currently running apps appears Desktop screen Switch to the desktop Exit App Close a running application Wi Fi Turn Wi Fi netwo...

Page 45: ...forms the right click mouse function touchpad If you press the Fn Lock key you can use the hot key functions without pressing the Fn key If you press the Num Lock key you can use the numeric keys Num Lock If the hot keys do not work properly you have to install the Settings ...

Page 46: ... up the Windows boot time may be extended Basic Touchpad Functions Moving the cursor on the screen Place your finger on the touchpad slightly and move your finger The mouse cursor will move accordingly Move your finger in the direction you wish to move the cursor Click Function Place a finger on the touchpad and click on an item once Alternatively press the left button once quickly and release it ...

Page 47: ...pad Gesture function may not be provided and the version of the function may differ depending on the model Some usage procedures may differ depending on the version Configuring the Gesture Function Some gesture functions may not be configured In this case you can configure them using the following path 1 On the Desktop click the Charms menu Settings áᔪ Ŗᮁ ᰆ ᖅᱶ Change PC settings PC and devices Mou...

Page 48: ...ons If you place two fingers over the Touchpad together or apart the current image or text is zoomed in or out Gesture functions with three or more fingers on the touchpad are not provided Charms Menu Activating Function If you place your finger on the right edge of the touch pad and drag your finger toward the center the Charms menu appears Viewing running applications To open running application...

Page 49: ...lock the touchpad To lock the touchpad function press the keys Alternatively press the key and then press the key to turn the touchpad function off You can set the touchpad and touchpad button settings in the tabs that appear when clicking Charms menu on the Desktop Settings Control Panel Hardware and Sound Touchpad Touchpad ...

Page 50: ...city mini SDHC mini Secure Digital High Capacity micro SDHC micro Secure Digital High Capacity SDXC Secure Digital eXtended Capacity micro SDXC micro Secure Digital eXtended Capacity To use a mini or micro card insert the card into an adapter before inserting it into the memory card slot Some memory cards may not be fully compatible with the computer Using an incompatible card may damage the compu...

Page 51: ...t 2 Insert a memory card into the memory card slot in the indicated direction 3 If a pop up message appears choose an action 4 Select Open folder to view files 5 Save move or delete data on the memory card The memory card folder opens only on the desktop Removing a memory card Grasp the end of the card and pull it out of the slot ...

Page 52: ...ry card drive and then select Format 3 Select Start To use a memory card to exchange data with a digital device such as a digital camera formatting the data with the digital device is recommended When trying to use a formatted memory card in another digital device format the memory card again in the device Inserting and removing a memory card repeatedly may damage the memory card Secure Digital In...

Page 53: ...tor port and HDMI port The visual quality is sharper when a display device is connected through the HDMI port rather than the analog monitor port D SUB port Therefore when multiple ports are supported connect a display device to a port that provides the better visual quality Before you start check the port and cable of the external display device and then connect the display device to the computer...

Page 54: ...Devices áᔪ Ŗᮁ ᰆ ᖅᱶ Projector Second Screen Select a desired monitor mode 3 ִփ ࢿـ ࢠ ѿ ء ध ִփ PC screen only The contents are only displayed on the PC monitor current device 3 ִփ ࢿـ ࢠ ѿ ء ध ִփ Duplicate The contents of the current device are displayed on the external device as well 3 ִփ ࢿـ ࢠ ѿ ء ध ִփ Extend The screen of the current device is expanded to the external device 3 ִփ ࢿـ ࢠ ѿ ء ध ִփ Second...

Page 55: ...ct the computer to the DVI IN port When connecting the computer to a TV switch the external input mode of the TV to HDMI 2 Select Charms menu Devices áᔪ Ŗᮁ ᰆ ᖅᱶ Projector Second Screen Select a desired monitor mode 3 ִփ ࢿـ ࢠ ѿ ء ध ִփ PC screen only The contents are only displayed on the PC monitor current device 3 ִփ ࢿـ ࢠ ѿ ء ध ִփ Duplicate The contents of the current device are displayed on the e...

Page 56: ...Mute Using the Sound Recorder The procedures to record sound using the Windows Recorder are described below 1 Connect a microphone to the Ear set Jack or Headset Jack You can also use the internal MIC 2 Right click over the Volume icon on the taskbar and select Recording Device 3 Check if the microphone is set as the default recording device If this is the case it is already set as the default dev...

Page 57: ...y analyzing and adjusting sound levels automatically This feature may not be available depending on the model and operating system 1 On the desktop open the Charms and select the Settings charm Control Panel Dolby Digital Plus Home Theater 2 Click and select a play mode Movie music game and voice optimization modes are provided by default and you can add custom modes ...

Page 58: ... Start screen 2 Click Settings Display Color tone Sharp This will make the picture clear and sharp Standard Standard picture mode Movie Switch to this mode when the ambient lighting is dark or when watching movies Movie Bright This will make a darker scene brighter for distinction Read Suitable for reading electronic books No effect This is the default picture mode The screen brightness is automat...

Page 59: ...evitable that there might be a small number of bad pixels A large number of bad pixels can cause problems in appearance but a small number of pixels doesn t affect the computer performance Therefore Samsung observes and manages the following dot principles Bright dot 2 or less Black dot 4 or less Combination of Bright and Dark 4 or less Instructions for Cleaning the LCD Clean the LCD panel with a ...

Page 60: ...hese descriptions are written for Windows 8 1 so some figures and descriptions may differ from your operating system Since the procedures for other Windows operating systems are similar use the computer referring to these descriptions Connecting to a Wired LAN 1 Connect the LAN cable to the wired LAN port 2 On the desktop open the Charms and select the Settings charm Control Panel Network and Inte...

Page 61: ...t name may differ depending on the operating system Installed To add a network item such as a client service or protocol select Install under the list of network items 5 Configure the IP settings When using DHCP select Obtain an IP address automatically When not using DHCP contact the network administrator for the IP address To use a static IP address select Use the following IP address and set th...

Page 62: ...er sleep functions select the Settings charm Control Panel Hardware and Sound and then set Power Options When connected to a 100Mbps 1Gbps wired LAN a message appears informing the user of connection to a 10Mbps 100Mbps wired LAN when the computer wakes from sleep mode This happens because restoring the network takes about 3 seconds When the network is restored the computer will be connected to th...

Page 63: ...ctions may not be provided or different functions may be provided The descriptions below are for computer models with a Wireless LAN card or device A Wireless LAN device is optional The pictures in this manual may differ from the actual product depending on your wireless LAN device model What is an Access Point AP An AP is a network device that bridges wired and wireless LANs and corresponds to a ...

Page 64: ...enu Settings áᔪ Ŗᮁ ᰆ ᖅᱶ Network Connections icon a list of available APs appears If you select an AP to connect to the Connect button appears AP List 2 Click Connect If a network key is set for the AP enter the network key and then click OK For the network key please ask your network administrator 3 When the AP connection is completed Connected is displayed next to the corresponding AP You can now...

Page 65: ...n and then register a user To use the TPM function complete the following steps Step 1 Initializing the TPM chip When using the TPM solution for the first time or registering a user again initialize the TPM chip Initializing the TPM chip deletes all authentication data on the chip If the TPM chip is initialized after the security solution is configured decrypting any existing folders or files that...

Page 66: ...ion 11Set TPM State to Enable Activate 12Select Save The computer restarts Step 2 Installing the TPM solution Install the TPM solution according to the procedures below Descriptions are based on the SW Update This solution is provided only for models with Recovery or the SW Update application 1 Run SW Update 2 Select All Software 3 Select TPM Host SW Install If the system software media is supplie...

Page 67: ...mmended by the initialization wizard backup your emergency recovery file to an external storage device to use the TPM more safely If the status not initialized message appears select Yes 4 Select a Security Platform Feature to use and set a basic user password 5 Follow the on screen instructions to complete the user s registration When a user is registered with the TPM they are able to encrypt fil...

Page 68: ... files Encrypt folders and files with the Encrypting Files System EFS EFS is available for the following operating systems Windows 7 Professional Enterprise Ultimate indows 8 Pro Enterprise Windows 8 1 Pro Enterprise 1 Right click a folder or file and then select Encrypt TPM security solution Optional ...

Page 69: ...encrypted 3 When the user authentication window appears enter the Basic User Password you entered when the user was registered and select OK 4 The color of the encrypted folder or name of the encrypted file changes to green Decrypting folders and files Right click an encrypted folder or file and then select Decrypt TPM security solution Optional ...

Page 70: ...2 Run the Security Platform Management item with the admin authority and select Security Platform Configuration 3 When the initialization wizard window appears click Next to select Personal Secure Drive PSD and then enter the user password 4 Follow the on screen instructions to complete the settings If the virtual drive PSD is not loaded To use the virtual drive PSD the virtual drive PSD should be...

Page 71: ...you entered when registering with the TPM and select Next 5 Select Delete selected PSD Next 6 Select I want to permanently delete my Personal Secure Drive without saving an unencrypted copy of its contents Next 7 Select Next Finish The virtual drive is deleted Step 2 Deleting authentication information To delete the existing authentication information uninstall the TPM security solution and delete...

Page 72: ...ow hidden files folders and drives option and select OK 9 On the taskbar select File Explorer 10Select Local disk C ProgramData and delete Infineon folder The TPM security solution is deleted Step 3 Configuring the security solution TPM To use the TPM security solution see Configuring the security solution TPM security solution Optional ...

Page 73: ...provided Third party software related services For descriptions about and service requests for third party software please contact the relevant manufacturer Some troubleshooting actions in response to service requests may not work depending on the software manufacturer Using the PhotoStudio app 1 On the Start screen select S PhotoStudio 2 Select a photo to edit 3 Select an editing mode from the lo...

Page 74: ...older To view subtitles the subtitle file must be in the same folder that contains the multimedia file to play Alternatively right click on the video screen and select Subtitle Add Specify the path of the subtitle and then click Open Some files may not be played properly depending on the encoding type To play another video while playing the current video file 1 Right click on the screen or swipe i...

Page 75: ...and mobile devices or upgrade the firmware of the connected mobile device to the latest version Refer to the application help for more information Samsung Link Samsung Link enables the user to use the computer as cloud storage and access it via a Samsung mobile device Set folders to share and view and manage the shared folders anywhere anytime On the Start screen select Samsung Link Refer to the a...

Page 76: ...les before performing the update only when you are connected to the internet SW Update does not provide any updates for device drivers or software programs installed separately by the user Depending on the model the application may not be provided 1 Click the bottom left icon on the Start screen and click SW Update 2 The SW Update program runs Select the items that you want to update before procee...

Page 77: ...ifferent version depending on the model 1 Click the bottom right icon on the Start screen and click Support Center 2 Support Center is activated and starts diagnosing your computer After the diagnosing process is finished the System Status menu displays a list of the current problems to be solved as shown FAQ for computer s major problems Diagnosing Computer and Troubleshooting Searching for compu...

Page 78: ...er by connecting a lock and cable to the Security Slot To use this feature you have to purchase the lock and cable additionally To use the lock and cable refer to the product manual Tie the lock and cable to a fixed object and install the other end of the cable to the security slot ...

Page 79: ...BIOS Setup 79 Setting a Boot Password 81 Changing the Boot Priority 84 Battery 85 Chapter 4 Settings and Upgrade ...

Page 80: ...ay cause your system to malfunction or crash take care when configuring the BIOS The functions of the BIOS setup are subject to change for product function enhancement purposes The BIOS Setup menus and items may differ depending on your computer model Entering the BIOS Setup 1 Turn the computer on Immediately press the F2 key several times 2 After a moment the BIOS setup screen appears The items i...

Page 81: ...COM Version E00AAT 017 Aptio Setup Utility Copy C 2012 American Megatrends Inc Setup Menu Setup Items Help Help for the selected item appears automatically Setup Menu Description SysInfo This is a description about the basic specifications of the computer Advanced Using this menu you can configure the major chipsets and additional functions Security Used to configure security functions including p...

Page 82: ...sword you can disable the Supervisor Password and the User Password is also automatically disabled The screen images and terms may differ from actual product depending on the computer model and driver version Setting a Supervisor Password If you set a Supervisor Password you need to enter the password when you turn the computer on or enter the BIOS Setup Setting only the Supervisor Password and Us...

Page 83: ...n turn the computer on but you cannot change the major settings of the BIOS Setup because you cannot enter the BIOS Setup This helps prevent unauthorized access to the major settings in the BIOS Setup menu Before configuring a user password a supervisor password must have been configured Deactivating the supervisor password also deactivates the user password In the Set User Password select and com...

Page 84: ...ressing the computer Power button If you cannot change the hard disk drive password or the HDD Password Frozen message appears when entering the BIOS Setup and then selecting Security HDD Password press the Power button to turn the computer on again Deactivating the Password 1 Select on the password to be deactivated To unlock the admin password for instance press Set Supervisor Password 2 In the ...

Page 85: ...elect the Boot menu in the BIOS Setup Aptio Setup Utility Copy C 2012 American Megatrends Inc Boot Device Priority Secure Boot Control On Fast BIOS Mode Off PXE OPROM Off OS Mode Selection UEFI OS 4 Set the Boot Device Priority Boot Option 1 item on the right screen to USB device Aptio Setup Utility Copy C 2012 American Megatrends Inc Boot Option Priorities Boot Option 1 xxx 5 Select Save and then...

Page 86: ...m operation environment of this manual and operate and store the battery at room temperature Before using the computer for the first time make sure to connect the AC adapter and charge the battery completely The images used for the illustration are of a representative model therefore the images may differ from the the actual product You can use the computer while the battery is charging However th...

Page 87: ... the current battery charge when the computer is turned off Connect or disconnect the AC adapter from the computer to view the current battery charge when the computer is turned off Battery Usage Time Information A battery is an expendable supply so when using it over a long time the capacity battery life is shortened If the battery life is reduced to under half of its initial time we recommend pu...

Page 88: ...ll be extended Using the power management program This program helps you use the battery more efficiently and supports the power mode optimized for the operating environment 1 Click Charms menu on the Desktop Settings áᔪ Ŗᮁ ᰆ ᖅᱶ Control Panel Hardware and Sound Power Options Alternatively right click the power measuring device icon in the notification area of the taskbar and select Power Options 2...

Page 89: ...ges and terms may differ from actual product depending on the computer model and driver version 1 Disconnect the AC power adapter after turning off the computer 2 Turn the computer back on and press the F2 key to enter the Setup screen 3 Select Advanced Smart Battery Calibration Aptio Setup Utility Copy C 2012 American Megatrends Inc Smart Battery Calibration CPU Power Saving Mode On Touch Pad Mou...

Page 90: ...Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Recovering Backing up the Computer Optional 90 Reinstalling Windows Optional 97 Q A 100 ...

Page 91: ...ws drive Back Up You can back up your entire Windows drive Recovery may not be provided or may be a different version depending on the model Some functions may differ slightly or be excluded depending on the version Refer to the program s Help section for more information For models whose hard disk or SSD capacity is less than 64 GB the Recovery program is not provided An ODD CD DVD drive etc is n...

Page 92: ... the computer boots up Click the bottom left icon on the Start screen and click Recovery 2 If the program is running for the first time you need to agree to the User Agreement 3 If the initial menu screen appears click Recover Select a recovery point and click Recover If you set the User Data Maintenance to ON the computer is restored while maintaining the current user data 4 Recover is performed ...

Page 93: ...ing up 1 To back up your computer to an external storage device connect the external storage device and select the relevant drive 2 Click Backup in the Recovery Home screen Select the drive to save and click Backup You cannot select a DVD drive Select the drive to save to 3 The backup process is performed based on the instructions Recovering Backing up the Computer Optional ...

Page 94: ...mage is saved to an external storage device connect the device 2 Start Recovery and click Recover 3 Select a Recover Option and click Recover Select a point to recover 4 The recover is performed based on the screen instructions You can use your computer after the recover is completed Recovering Backing up the Computer Optional ...

Page 95: ...ly to connect the hard disk and your computer 2 Start Recovery and click Disk copy 3 Select an option in Disk recovery Point and click Disk copy 4 The data on the current hard disk is saved to the new hard disk 5 If the data is completely saved open the hard disk cover at the bottom of your computer and replace the existing hard disk with the new one If you cannot open the cover at the bottom of t...

Page 96: ...en select a drive to save to 2 Click Run 3 Perform the process by following the instructions to completely save the default factory status disk image to the external storage device Now disconnect the saved external storage device and store it separately To restore the computer settings to the factory default settings connect the external storage device that contains the disk image of your computer...

Page 97: ...sh If your PC does not work properly you can restore your PC while keeping your media files such as your photo video and music files etc as well as your personal documents Remove You can remove all items in your PC and reinstall Windows again You should back up the files in the following folders before using the PC Recovery function since these files are not kept Windows Program files Program file...

Page 98: ...scriptions may differ depending on the operating system Reinstalling Windows may delete data files and programs saved on the hard disk drive Make sure to backup all important data Samsung Electronics shall not be held liable for any loss of data Reinstalling in Windows 1 Insert the SYSTEM RECOVERY MEDIA into the DVD drive 2 If the Select Windows Installation window appears click Install Now When t...

Page 99: ...s and programs some programs may not work properly after the upgrade 5 When a window appears asking for the location to install the operating system to select a disk drive partition and click the Next button Drive D includes an area to save the backup image used by Samsung Recovery Solution Installing Windows to drive C is recommended When previous Windows installation files are in the selected pa...

Page 100: ...elect I accept the license terms and then click Next This screen may not be displayed depending on the OS version 6 When the window asking for the installation type appears click Custom This screen may not be displayed depending on the OS version 7 When a window appears asking for the location to install the operating system to select the partition of the disk drive and then click the Next button ...

Page 101: ...city of the storage device HDD of the manufacturer is calculated assuming that 1KB 1 000 Bytes However the operating system Windows calculates the storage device capacity assuming that 1KB 1 024 Bytes and therefore the capacity representation of the HDD in Windows is smaller than the actual capacity The capacity representation in Windows may be smaller than the actual capacity because some program...

Page 102: ...t does not have the Recovery program A You can restore PC settings using the Windows provided PC Recovery feature Refer to the Restore Functionality item in the Help section for more details Windows Related Q1 I cannot find the computer s Shut down button A Touchpad mouse Click Charms Settings Power Shut down Right click the Start button and then click Shut down or sign out Shut down Q2 The App di...

Page 103: ... Then click uninstall Q5 How can I change the screen settings environment settings color and so on A Click Charms Settings Change PC Settings PC and devices You can set the OS settings such as the screen design etc To configure your computer in detail click the Charms menu in Desktop Settings Control Panel You can configure your computer in the same way as existing Windows systems Q6 Active X does...

Page 104: ...een may overlap the text resulting in poor readability On the desktop right click an empty area and click Personalize Display Resize all items and then click Apply Display Related Q1 The Desktop displayed on the TV after connecting via the HDMI port does not fit the screen A Go to the Graphics Control Panel to adjust the screen settings For Intel graphics cards Right click over the Desktop and go ...

Page 105: ...ay Device 2 Change the option to Digital Audio HDMI HDMI device HDMI Output or another option and click Set as Default Then click OK Others Q1 You can configure your computer in the same way as existing Windows systems A If you want to start your computer in DOS via a USB device set the Fast BIOS Mode item in the Advanced menu in the BIOS Setup to Disabled before using this feature ...

Page 106: ...ix Important Safety Information 106 Replacement Parts and Accessories 108 Regulatory Compliance Statements 110 WEEE Symbol Information 123 Samsung Packaging Take Back Program 124 Product Specifications 125 Glossary 127 ...

Page 107: ...ing to power your equipment is easily accessible in case of fire or short circuit If your computer has a voltage selector switch make sure that the switch is in the proper position for your area Openings in the computer case are provided for ventilation Do not block or cover these openings Make sure you provide adequate space at least 6 inches 15 cm around the system for ventilation when you set u...

Page 108: ... personnel if The power cord or plug is damaged Liquid has been spilled into the system The system does not operate properly when the operating instructions are followed The system was dropped or the casing is damaged The system performance changes The Instruction On Safety Operation of NotePC 1 When installing and operating devices please refer to safety requirements in the user manual 2 Devices ...

Page 109: ...RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS Laser Safety All systems equipped with CD or DVD drives comply with the appropriate safety standards including IEC 60825 1 The laser devices in these components are classified as Class 1 Laser Products under a US Department of Health and Human Services DHHS Radiation Performance St...

Page 110: ...try where you use the computer For more information on power cord set requirements contact your authorized dealer reseller or service provider General Requirements The requirements listed below are applicable to all countries All power cord sets must be approved by an acceptable accredited agency responsible for evaluation in the country where the power cord set will be used The power cord set mus...

Page 111: ...ntact during normal operation Some circumstances require restrictions on wireless devices Examples of common restrictions are listed on the next page Radio frequency wireless communication can interfere with equipment on commercial aircraft Current aviation regulations require wireless devices to be turned off while traveling in an airplane 802 11ABGN also known as wireless Ethernet or Wifi and Bl...

Page 112: ...h that the antenna is very close or touching any exposed parts of the body especially the face or eyes while transmitting Do not operate the radio or attempt to transmit data unless the antenna is connected if not the radio may be damaged Use in specific environments The use of wireless devices in hazardous locations is limited by the constraints posed by the safety directors of such environments ...

Page 113: ...st accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio fre...

Page 114: ...to the system label to verify the presence of wireless devices Wireless devices that may be in your system are only qualified for use in the United States of America if an FCC ID number is on the system label This device is restricted to indoor use due to its operation in the 5 15 to 5 25 GHz frequency range FCC requires this product to be used indoors for the frequency range 5 15 to 5 25 GHz to r...

Page 115: ... are conducted using standard operating positions accepted by the FCC with the wireless transmitting at its highest certified power level in all tested frequency bands Although the SAR is determined at the highest certified power level the actual SAR level of the device while operating can be well below the maximum value This is because the device is designed to operate at multiple power levels so...

Page 116: ...4G band or 5G band Low power Radio LAN type devices radio frequency RF wireless communication devices operating in the 2 4GHz 5GHz Band may be present embedded in your notebook system This section is only applicable if these devices are present Refer to the system label to verify the presence of wireless devices Wireless devices that may be in your system are only qualified for use in Canada if an...

Page 117: ...ntenna that is installed outdoors is subject to licensing Wireless devices are not user serviceable Do not modify them in any way Modification to a wireless device will void the authorization to use it Contact manufacturer for service Brazil Este produto esta homologado pela ANATEL de acordo com os procedimentos regulamentados pela Resolucao 242 2000 e atende aos requisitos tecnicos aplicados Este...

Page 118: ...omputer low power Radio LAN type devices radio frequency RF wireless communication devices operating in the 2 4GHz 5GHz band may be present embedded in your notebook system which is intended for home or office use This section is only applicable if these devices are present Refer to the system label to verify the presence of wireless devices Wireless devices that may be in your system are only qua...

Page 119: ...osiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 1999 5 CE Ελληνική Greek ΜΕ ΤΗΝ ΠΑΡΟΥΣΑ Samsung ΔΗΛΩΝΕΙ ΟΤΙ Notebook PC ΣΥΜΜΟΡΦΩΝΕΤΑΙ ΠΡΟΣ ΤΙΣ ΟΥΣΙΩΔΕΙΣ ΑΠΑΙΤΗΣΕΙΣ ΚΑΙ ΤΙΣ ΛΟΙΠΕΣ ΣΧΕΤΙΚΕΣ ΔΙΑΤΑΞΕΙΣ ΤΗΣ ΟΔΗΓΙΑΣ 1999 5 ΕΚ Français French Par la présente Samsung déclare que l appareil Notebook PC est conforme aux exigences essentielles et aux autres dispositions pertinentes de la directive 1999 5 CE...

Page 120: ...požiadavky a všetky príslušné ustanovenia Smernice 1999 5 ES Suomi Finnish Samsung vakuuttaa täten että Notebook PC tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 1999 5 EY oleellisten vaatimusten ja sitä koskevien direktiivin muiden ehtojen mukainen Svenska Swedish Härmed intygar Samsung att denna Notebook PC står I överensstämmelse med de väsentliga egenskapskrav och övriga relevanta bestämmelser som framgår av...

Page 121: ...where you purchased your product European Economic Area Restrictions Local Restriction of 802 11b 802 11g Radio Usage Note to integrator The following statements on local restrictions must be published in all end user documentation provided with the system or product incorporating the wireless product Due to the fact that the frequencies used by 802 11b 802 11g wireless LAN devices may not yet be ...

Page 122: ...re à 300m un enregistrement auprès de l IBPT est requise Pour une utilisation publique à l extérieur de bâtiments une licence de l IBPT est requise Pour les enregistrements et licences veuillez contacter l IBPT Pour les autres langues reportez vous aux modes d emploi correspondants France The low band 5 15 5 35 GHz is for indoor use only RTC CAUTION CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is incorr...

Page 123: ... LCD Failure to observe these instructions could result in your RF exposure exceeding the relevant guideline limits Limiting exposure to radio frequency RF fields For individuals concerned about limiting their exposure to RF fields the World Health Organisation WHO provides the following advice Precautionary measures Present scientific information does not indicate the need for any special precaut...

Page 124: ... Helpline numbers 18002668282 180030008282 Pb Correct disposal of batteries in this product Applicable in countries with separate collection systems This marking on the battery manual or packaging indicates that the batteries in this product should not be disposed of with other household waste at the end of their working life Where marked the chemical symbols Hg Cd or Pb indicate that the battery ...

Page 125: ...ll the following number for the locations nearest you CRT Processing LLC 877 278 0799 Kathy Severson Logistics contact Dispose unwanted electronics through an approved recycler To find the nearest recycling location go to our website www samsung com recyclingdirect Or call 877 278 0799 Samsung Packaging Take Back Program ...

Page 126: ...e 10 32 C when operating Humidity 5 90 for storage 20 80 when operating AC DC Rating Optional Input 100 240VAC 50 60Hz Output 19VDC 2 1A 19VDC 3 16A PC Rating Optional 19VDC 2 1A 40W 19VDC 3 16A 60W Optional components may not be provided or different components may be provided depending on the computer model The system specifications are subject to change without notice The Storage device capacit...

Page 127: ...ultimedia Interface and the HDMI Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries JBL is a trademark of Harman International Industries Incorporated registered in the United States and or other countries All other product or company names mentioned herein are registered trademarks of their respective companies ENERGY STAR Partner As an ENE...

Page 128: ... used nowadays This computer uses DDR SDRAM Device Manager An administrative tool used to manage computer devices You can add or remove hardware or update a device driver using the Device Manager DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol This refers to automatically allocating IP addresses to the users on the network by the network administrators Direct X An application interface developed to enabl...

Page 129: ...refers to a small image that represents a file that users can use IEEE802 XX This is a set fo specifications developed by the 802 committee of IEEE for the LAN connection method called XX LAN Local Area Network A communications network connecting computers printers and other devices within a local area such as within a building A LAN enables all connected devices to interact with other devices on ...

Page 130: ... A protocol is a set of rules used by computers to communicate with each other across a network A protocol is a convention or standard that controls or enables the connection communication and data transfer between computing endpoints It defines the data transmission procedures and the transmission medium for more efficient network functions Quick Launch This refers to a toolbar that can be config...

Page 131: ...dress system separated into each byte 8 bits by a dot and each byte is represented as a decimal number USB Universal Serial Bus This refers to a serial interface standard developed to replace the conventional interface standards such as Serial and PS 2 The data transmission specifications are one of the interface standards used to connect a computer to peripheral devices These specifications inclu...

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