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Basics

Key/Icon

Description

•

Volume Control

: Adjust the volume level.

F8
F9

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Keyboard backlight control

: Adjust the

keyboard backlight brightness.

F10
F11

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Silent mode

: Reduce the fan noise.

F12

•

Airplane mode

: Turn a Wi-Fi network on or off.

Fn +

•

Right-click

: Perform the right-click function.

•

Open the app commands of the selected
application on the

Start

screen.

If the hot keys do not work properly, install the

Settings

application.

Hot key functions

Key/Icon

Description

•

Settings

: Launch the

Settings

application.

•

Screen brightness control

: Adjust the

brightness level.

•

LCD/External monitor

: Switch between the

LCD and an external display device when an
external display device is connected to the
computer.

•

Touchpad

: Turn on or off the touchpad

function.

•

Mute:

Mute or unmute the audio.

Summary of Contents for Notebook

Page 1: ...www samsung com User Manual ...

Page 2: ... as your environment Descriptions are based on the computer s default settings andWindows 8 1 operating system Available features and additional services may vary by computer or operating system This user manual describes procedures for using the touchpad mouse and touch screen Instructions for using the touch screen are for models with the touch screen feature Images and screenshots are those of ...

Page 3: ...tents of this manual may be changed without prior notice due to an upgrade of the computer s functions Instructional icons and expressions Warning situations that could cause injury to yourself or others Caution situations that could cause damage to the computer or other equipment Note notes usage tips or additional information The order of options or menus you must select to perform a step For ex...

Page 4: ...go are trademarks or registered trademarks of Samsung Electronics Intel and Core are trademarks or registered trademarks of the Intel Corporation Microsoft MS DOS andWindows are trademarks or registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG Inc worldwide Wi Fi Wi Fi Protected Setup Wi Fi Direct Wi Fi CERTIFIED and theWi Fi logo are registered ...

Page 5: ...portion of memory or claims it for further use For example for 1GB 1 024MB memory installed Windows may report the capacity as 1 022MB or less Caution for the data Samsung Electronics shall not be liable for any data loss Please take care to avoid losing any important data and back up your data to prevent any such data loss Operating system and software support If you change the product s factory ...

Page 6: ...Using applications 70 Settings 71 Software Update 72 Support Center 73 S Player 73 Samsung Kies 74 HomeSync Lite 74 SideSync 75 TPM security solution optional External devices 85 External CD DVD drive 87 Memory card 90 External display 92 Slim security slot Troubleshooting 93 Recover Backup 100 Windows recovery function 100 Q A Appendix 105 Product specifications 106 Ergonomic tips 110 Battery 112...

Page 7: ...art screen to take photos or videos Light sensor This sensor detects the ambient illumination of the computer If the ambient illumination becomes dark the LCD becomes dimmer and the keyboard backlight is lit On the contrary if the ambient illumination becomes brighter the LCD becomes brighter and the keyboard backlight is turned off Do not cover the sensor LCD Touch screen Displays the user interf...

Page 8: ...Power button Press to turn the computer on Touchpad Move the cursor and click options Works actions as those of a mouse Keyboard Press keys to enter data Microphone Use the built in microphone Camera indicator light Indicates the camera status ...

Page 9: ...s turned on Charge status Shows the battery s charging status Red or Orange While charging is in progress Green When charging is complete or the battery is not installed Off When the AC adapter is disconnected and the computer is running on the battery Operating indicator light 2 1 ...

Page 10: ...play devices that support a 15 pin analog connector You can connect aVGA adapter optional Ear set Headset jack Connect a headset or ear set USB 3 0 port Connect a USB device Slim security slot Secure the computer by connecting an optional lock and cable to it Right view 1 2 3 4 ...

Page 11: ... optional Connect and charge a USB device Micro HDMI port Connect external display devices that support HDMI Wired LAN port Connect an Ethernet cable to this port when connecting to the Internet via a wired LAN Use a LAN adapter optional to connect to a wired LAN Memory card slot Insert a memory card into the slot Left view 1 2 3 4 5 ...

Page 12: ... reduced when charging a USB device while the computer is powered by the battery The charging status of the USB device is not displayed on the computer To turn on the chargeable function while the computer is turned off Open the Settings application and select Power Management USB Charging ON This feature may not be available with some USB devices ...

Page 13: ...ry Provides power to the computer when not connected to an AC adapter To remove or replace the internal battery take it to the Samsung Service Center You will be charged for this service Speaker Emits sound from the computer After replacing the bottom of the computer the model name serial number and some logos on will no longer be present For more information contact the Samsung Service Center to ...

Page 14: ...Use only Samsung approved AC adapters batteries and cables Unapproved adapters or cables can cause the battery to explode or damage the computer Incorrectly connecting the charger may cause serious damage to the computer To restore the battery power after cutting it connect the AC adapter 1 Connect the power cable to the AC adapter 2 Connect the AC adapter to the DC jack of the computer ...

Page 15: ...tery removed or replaced safely take the device to a Samsung Service Center You will be charged for this service You can use the computer while it is charging but the battery charging time may increase If the battery temperature rises too much the charging may stop as a safety measure When charging is complete the charge status turns green Charge LED Status Red or Orange Charging Green Fully charg...

Page 16: ...ery for extended periods charge the battery to 30 40 of full charge before storing it This extends battery life Battery status Move the cursor over the battery icon on the taskbar to view the current battery charge when disconnecting the AC adapter from the computer 10 00 AM 1 1 2014 5 hr 21 min 64 remaining ENG Viewing the current battery charge when the computer is turned off Connect or disconne...

Page 17: ...een instructions TheWindows activation screen appears only when turning on the computer for the first time To adjust the brightness of the screen see LCD brightness To adjust the sound seeVolume Turning the computer on and off Turning on 1 Before turning on the computer charge the battery 2 Open the LCD panel ...

Page 18: ...ting system please turn the computer off according to the procedures for the purchased operating system Turning off 1 To open the Charms do one of the following Touch screen Swipe inward from the right edge of the touch screen Touchpad Mouse Move the cursor to the upper or lower right edge of the screen Start Start 2 Select the Settings charm Power Shut down ...

Page 19: ...Tap the touchpad 10 00 Wednesday January 1 If the account has a password enter the password to log in after unlocking the screen Turning off on the desktop 1 To select the Start button do one of the following Touch screen Touch and hold the Start button at the lower left edge of the desktop Mouse Right click the Start button at the lower left edge of the desktop 2 Select Shut down or sign out Shut...

Page 20: ...he model and operating system This manual is designed forWindows 8 1 and content may differ depending on the OS version The image displayed on the desktop screen may differ between models and OS versions Help To access the help do one of the following Keyboard Press the F1 key Touch screen Swipe inward from the right edge of the touch screen to open the Charms and select the Settings charm Help Mo...

Page 21: ...Windows 21 Help Tips On the Start screen select Help Tips Start You can controlWindows menus with the mouse or with gestures ...

Page 22: ...Windows 22 10 00 AM 1 1 2014 Desktop Screens inWindows 8 1 The following two screens are provided the Start screen and the desktop Start Start screen ...

Page 23: ...the touch screen Touchpad Mouse Move the cursor to the upper or lower right edge of the screen User account Refers to the currently used user account The Charms Refers to the menu that allows you to search share connect to devices configure settings or switch to the Start screen Start screen Launch applications on the Start screen When the computer is turned on the Start screen is displayed first ...

Page 24: ...recent application screen or the desktop Right click this button to access other Windows features such as shutting down the system or opening the Control Panel The application screen appears where the list of applications installed on the computer is displayed The application screen can be accessed only with the touchpad or mouse Desktop Switches to the desktop App tiles Refers to the tiles of ins...

Page 25: ...ight edge of the screen The Charms Refers to the menu that allows you to search share connect to devices configure settings or switch to the Start screen Start button Move to the Start screen Right click or touch and hold this button to access Windows features such as shutting down the system or opening the Control Panel Desktop The desktop provides a layout that is similar to earlier versions of ...

Page 26: ...ndows 26 Number Name Control Panel File Explorer Power menu Start button Using the Start button Touch and hold or right click the Start button to quickly and conveniently access various features ofWindows ...

Page 27: ... Charms The Charms let you search share links and photos connect devices and change settings The Charms functions available may differ between the Start screen and the desktop or applications Opening the Charms To open the Charms do one of the following Mouse Move the cursor to the upper or lower right edge of the screen Start Start ...

Page 28: ...words Share Share various files with others Start Return to the Start screen or open the most recent application Devices Connect devices such as printers or displays or sync files with a mobile device Settings Configure the computer set application options or add accounts See Settings charm Touch screen Swipe inward from the right edge of the touch screen Start Start ...

Page 29: ...a network to use the Internet or share files with other devices Volume Adjust the volume level Brightness Set the brightness of the screen Notifications Set the interval at which an application sends notices Power Turn off the computer or select power options Keyboard Set a language to enter text Change PC settings Change more settings and personalize the computer ...

Page 30: ...maintain performance 1 Move the cursor to the top of the application screen until the cursor changes to a hand shape 2 Click and hold the hand shape and drag it to the bottom of the screen Applications Opening or closing applications On the Start screen select an application icon to open it Touchpad Mouse Select at the lower left edge of the desktop to view all applications Touch screen Swipe upwa...

Page 31: ...ce the cursor in the upper left corner of the screen until a small application image appears Swipe from the left edge of the touchpad or screen towards the middle of the touchpad or screen to open the most recent application 2 Move the cursor down to display a list of recently used applications 3 Select an application to open it Right click over an application in the list and click Close to exit t...

Page 32: ...ame with the keyboard or the on screen keyboard and then press the Enter key Editing tiles 1 To select a tile and then an option do one of the following Touch screen Press and hold the tile to edit Touchpad Mouse Right click on the tile to edit 2 Select an option Unpin from Start Delete the tile from the Start screen Resize Change the size of the tile Grouping tiles To group tiles select and hold ...

Page 33: ...e Using split screens 1 On the Start screen select an application 2 To enter the split mode do one of the following Touch screen Put your finger on the top edge of the screen and swipe to the left or right Touchpad Mouse Place the cursor at the top corner of the screen The cursor will change to a hand shape Drag the cursor to the left or right 3 Arrange the position of each split screen as desired...

Page 34: ...g or removing an application on the Start screen 1 To move to the applications screen do one of the following Touch screen Swipe upwards on the Start screen Touchpad Mouse Select at the lower left edge of the Start screen 2 Touch and hold or right click an application Menu items will appear at the bottom of the screen 3 Select Pin to start or Unpin from Start Example When removing an application o...

Page 35: ...f other people without their permission Do not take photos or videos where prohibited Do not take photos or videos in places where doing so may violate other people s privacy Viewing photos or videos To view photos or videos do one of the following Touch screen Swipe from the left edge of the screen to the right Mouse Click the arrow symbol on the left of the screen Or on the Start screen select P...

Page 36: ...Microsoft services such as the Store require a Microsoft account Create a Microsoft account to get the most from the computer Before creating an account the internet must be connected 1 Open the Charms and select the Settings charm Change PC settings 2 Select Accounts Connect to a Microsoft account and then follow the on screen instructions to complete the account setup If you already have an acco...

Page 37: ...rom the right edge of the touch screen to the middle To open the most recently used application swipe from the left edge of the touch screen to the middle To bring up the app commands swipe downwards from the top edge of the touch screen or swipe upwards from the bottom edge of the touch screen Start Start Start Start or ...

Page 38: ...downward from the top edge to the bottom edge of the touch screen To view all installed applications swipe upwards on the Start screen To switch from the applications screen to the Start screen swipe downward on the applications screen Start ...

Page 39: ... perform the right clicking function tap and hold an item on the touch screen To scroll up down left or right swipe with two fingers on the touch screen or Tapping To open an application select a menu item press an on screen button or enter a character using the on screen keyboard tap it with a finger on the touch screen ...

Page 40: ...To zoom in spread two fingers apart on a website map or image Pinch to zoom out Dragging To move an icon app tile or preview to a new location touch and hold it and then drag it to the target position on the touch screen ...

Page 41: ...gestures are available for touch screen models runningWindows and work only with some applications Do not apply a severe impact to the touch screen or press it with a sharp object Doing so may damage the touch screen Do not allow the touch screen to come into contact with other electrical devices Electrostatic discharges can cause the touch screen to malfunction Do not allow the touch screen to co...

Page 42: ...ettings charm Control Panel Hardware and Sound Tablet PC Settings Calibrate Calibrating the screen Calibrate the touch settings to make the screen sense accurately when using a finger This feature may differ or may not be available depending on the operating system ...

Page 43: ...yboard when using the computer for a long time 2 Select Yes when a pop up appears 3 Touch on the calibration screen appears sequentially from the upper left to the lower right on the screen Touch each time it appears To return to the last calibration point right click or touch and hold anywhere To close the calibration screen press the Esc key 4 When finishing calibrating and a pop up appears sele...

Page 44: ...old it Change the keyboard layout Move the cursor Enter a space Enter emoticons Enter numerals and punctuation marks Changing the keyboard layout To change the keyboard layout touch and select one of the following Simplified Qwerty keyboard Split Qwerty keyboard for entering text with two hands Standard Qwerty keyboard 8 ...

Page 45: ...uppercase Touch before entering a character For all caps touch it twice Changing language keyboards Add keyboards to enter text in other languages Open the Charms and select the Settings charm Change PC settings Time and language Region and languages Add a language a language Add Handwriting Touch write a word with a finger and then touch Insert To view the handwriting help touch Handwriting is no...

Page 46: ...hout pressing the Fn key Using hot keys To use keyboard hot keys do one of the following Hold down the Fn key and press a hot key Keyboard Enter text or access computer functions with the keyboard Images and available features may differ depending on the model and operating system The keyboard layout may differ depending on the country ...

Page 47: ...app commands of the selected application on the Start screen If the hot keys do not work properly install the Settings application Hot key functions Key Icon Description F1 Settings Launch the Settings application F2 Screen brightness control Adjust the brightness level F3 F4 LCD External monitor Switch between the LCD and an external display device when an external display device is connected to ...

Page 48: ... screen or the most recent application Windows key D Switch to the desktop Windows key C Open the Charms Windows key L Lock the screen Windows key U Open Ease of Access Center Windows key P Opens the project menu external display connection in the Devices charm Windows key X Open advanced management tools Alt F4 Close a running application To use this function the Fn Lock key must be turned off ...

Page 49: ...ick Touchpad Use the touchpad to move the cursor or select an item The left and right buttons of the touchpad act the same as the left and right buttons of a mouse Use the touchpad only with fingers The touchpad will not recognize actions of other objects Images and the touchpad layout may differ depending on the model Basic touchpad functions Moving To move the cursor move a finger on the touchpa...

Page 50: ...ecently used application swipe from the left edge of the touchpad to the middle Right clicking function To right click an item press the right touchpad button Click Dragging function To move an icon or an app tile to a desired location press and hold it and then drag it to the target position with the left touchpad button pressed ...

Page 51: ...Basics 51 Pinching To zoom in spread two fingers apart on a website map or image Pinch to zoom out To scroll up down left or right swipe with two fingers on the touchpad or ...

Page 52: ...ol Panel Hardware and Sound Touchpad 2 Check the Disable when external USB pointing device plug in box Configuring touchpad gestures Configure touchpad gestures to use the touchpad more efficiently On the desktop open the Charms and then select the Settings charm Control Panel Hardware and Sound Touchpad desired options To cancel touchpad gestures deselect check boxes for the corresponding options...

Page 53: ... power The computer has an automatic screen brightness adjustment to extend the battery usage time When necessary the screen brightness is gradually adjusted To turn off this function right click any area on the desktop and set at Graphics Properties LCD brightness Adjust the LCD brightness to reduce eye strain and save power Controlling with keyboard To dim the LCD screen hold down the Fn key and...

Page 54: ... option Standard Appropriate for normal environments and convenient for most situations Movie Appropriate for dark surroundings or when watching a movie Movie Bright Adjusts colors and brightness for better viewing particularly for dark scenes in movies Dynamic Makes scenes more vivid and clear Reading mode Appropriate for reading documents No Effect Uses the display defaults ...

Page 55: ...Charms Open the Charms select the Settings charm and drag the slider Volume Adjust the system volume or sound volume when playing music or video Controlling with keyboard To turn down the volume hold down the Fn key and press the F7 key To turn up the volume hold down the Fn key and press the F8 key ...

Page 56: ...d press the F2 key several times before the password screen appears If the password screen or theWindows start screen appears restart the computer and try again SoundAlive Use SoundAlive to optimize your audio experience This feature enhances sound elements by analyzing and adjusting sound levels automatically This feature may not be available depending on the model and operating system 1 On the d...

Page 57: ...etup screen Learning the BIOS screen The BIOS setup screen appears as shown below Aptio Setup Utility Copy C 2012 American Megatrends Inc System Date System Time SATA Port 1 SanDisk SSD U100 126GB CPU Vender Intel R CPU Type Core Core TM i5 3317U CPU CPU Speed 1 70 GHz CPU VT VT x Supported Total Memory 4096 MB BIOS Version E00AAT 017 120804 dg MICOM Version E00AAT 017 Number Name Setup items Setu...

Page 58: ... case a service fee will be charged When you forget the User Password disable the Supervisor Password and the User Password is also automatically disabled BIOS setup keys Key Description Change values Move to another menu Enter Select an item or enter a sub menu Space Change the slide button Esc Return to a higher level menu or to the Exit menu F1 View the setup help F3 Load the previous settings ...

Page 59: ...nd select Ok The password can be up to 20 characters Setting passwords There are three password settings available Supervisor Password User Password and HDD Password Supervisor Password low security level This password is required when turning on the computer or attempt to enter the BIOS setup User Password low security level This password is required to enter the BIOS setup This password will be ...

Page 60: ...acters select Ok Ok For some models to cancel the password select Cancel in the Setup Notice window 6 Enter the password again to confirm it and select Ok 7 Select Save Yes to save and restart To enable the Password on boot option set a Supervisor Password and enter the password when starting up the computer To change the HDD Password after setting it restart the computer For some models when the ...

Page 61: ...key several times 3 Access the Boot menu 4 Select Boot Device Priority 5 Click an option menu to open the list 6 Select an option 7 Select Save Yes to save and restart Select Exit Yes to restart without saving the changes To boot to DOS when using a USB device enter the BIOS setup select the Boot menu and set the Fast BIOS Mode item to Off ...

Page 62: ...r procedures may differ depending on the model These descriptions are written forWindows 8 1 so some figures and descriptions may differ from your operating system Since the procedures for otherWindows operating systems are similar use the computer referring to these descriptions Wired LAN 1 Connect a LAN adapter to the wired LAN port of the computer 2 Connect the LAN cable to the LAN adapter ...

Page 63: ...Installed To add a network item such as a client service or protocol select Install under the list of network items 3 On the desktop open the Charms and select the Settings charm Control Panel Network and Internet Network and Sharing Center Change adapter settings 4 Right click Ethernet and select Properties The LAN device name may differ depending on the computer s network device ...

Page 64: ... device to wake the computer OK 4 Restart the computer If the computer wakes up from sleep mode inadvertently disable theWake on LAN feature This feature may not work while using other power saving features To disable other sleep functions select the Settings charm Control Panel Hardware and Sound and then set Power Options 6 Configure the IP settings When using DHCP select Obtain an IP address au...

Page 65: ... 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 the 100Mbps 1Gbps LAN When the system is running on battery power it may take a few seconds for the connection to be establish...

Page 66: ...ne mode Off 3 Enter a password if necessary and select Next Once the computer has been connected to a wireless network it will attempt to connect to it automatically when it is available For the network key please ask the network administrator Wi Fi networks 1 Open the Charms and then select Settings charm Networks Wi Fi On AP List Airplane mode Off Wi Fi On ...

Page 67: ...ded or different functions may be provided The pictures in this manual may differ from the actual product depending on yourWWAN device model Contact your service provider for inquiries about mobile broadband services Airplane mode Airplane mode disables all wireless functions on the computer Only non network services are available in Airplane mode To turn on Airplane mode hold down the Fn key and ...

Page 68: ...ns to enter the required information When the connection is made Connected appears beside the network name and Internet access is available You must subscribe first to use mobile broadband services To learn more open the Charms and select the Settings charm Change PC settings View mobile broadband hardware information under Wireless You can view the IMEI phone number and SIM ICC ID information The...

Page 69: ...iffer depending on the model and the application version Third party software related services For descriptions about and service requests for third party applications please contact the relevant manufacturer Some troubleshooting actions in response to service requests may not work depending on the application manufacturer Applications that are provided by Samsung can be installed from SW Update S...

Page 70: ...color Sound Set sound functions and settings Input Set input functions and settings Settings Settings a Samsung integrated settings application offers various settings functions Images and features may differ depending on the model and the application version 1 On the Start screen click at the lower left edge and select Settings 2 Select an option to configure the corresponding function ...

Page 71: ...s application enables the user to search for or download the BIOS drivers and applications over the Internet Keep the computer performing better and more stably with SW Update To check for available updates the computer must be connected to the Internet Only applications that have been installed with this application can be updated Images and features may differ depending on the model and the appl...

Page 72: ...se the performance security and status of the computer and fix any problems it may have Additionally access the FAQ and search features to find solutions for the problems The Support Center application may not be provided or may be a different version depending on the model Images and features may differ depending on the model and the application version ...

Page 73: ...ion Refer to the application help for more information S Player Play videos and music in various file formats Search for and view videos online On the Start screen select S Player Images and features may differ depending on the model and the application version Third party software related services For descriptions about and service requests for third party applications please contact the relevant...

Page 74: ...art screen click at the lower left edge and select SideSync Refer to the application help for more information HomeSync Lite HomeSync Lite 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 HomeSync Lite Refer to the application help for more informat...

Page 75: ...y not be possible Failure to do so may lead to inaccessibility to the folder and files after initialization 1 Turn on the computer 2 Before the Samsung logo appears press the F2 key several times 3 Access the Security menu TPM security solution optional Protect the user s personal information by saving user authentication data on aTrusted Platform Module TPM chip installed in the computer TheTrust...

Page 76: ...nd Activate 13Select Save The computer restarts 14When the system reboots press the corresponding keys by following the on screen instructions 15Select Save The computer restarts 4 Select TPM Configuration 5 Set TPM Device to Enabled 6 Set TPM State to Clear 7 Select Save The computer restarts 8 When the system reboots press the corresponding keys by following the on screen instructions ...

Page 77: ...se theTPM security device more safely If Not initialized pop up message appears select Yes Step 2 Installing theTPM solution Install theTPM solution according to the procedures below This solution is provided only for models with Recovery and theTPM solution 1 Run Recovery and select System Software 2 Select System Software Installation 3 Select TPM Host SW Install Now The SW Update application wi...

Page 78: ...appears select Next 5 Select a security platform feature and set a user password 6 Follow the on screen instructions to complete the registration To use the virtual drive feature select Security Platform Features and then select Personal Secure Drive PSD ...

Page 79: ...ncrypt folders and files with the Encrypt Files System EFS EFS is available for the following operating systems Windows 7 Professional Windows 7 Enterprise Windows 7 Ultimate Windows 8 Pro Windows 8 Enterprise Windows 8 1 1 Right click a folder or file and then select Encrypt ...

Page 80: ...pted folders and files 1 Double click an encrypted folder or a file 2 Enter the basic user password on the user account control window and select OK 3 The color of the encrypted folder or name of the encrypted file changes to green ...

Page 81: ...nother drive by copying the data to the virtual drive PSD To use the virtual drive select Personal Secure Drive PSD when registering the security solution and then load the virtual drive To load a virtual drive 1 On the taskbar right click and select Personal Secure Drive Load Decrypting folders and files 1 Right click an encrypted folder or file and then select Decrypt 2 When the User Account Con...

Page 82: ...een click at the lower left edge 2 Select Manage Security Platform User Settings 3 Select Configure under Security Platform Features 4 When the initialization wizard appears select Personal Secure Drive PSD Next 5 Enter the user password 6 Follow the on screen instructions to complete the configuration 2 Enter a password and click OK The virtual drive Personal Secure Drive is created Note that whe...

Page 83: ...rsonal Secure Drive Create Manage 2 Select Next 3 Enter the current password and select Next 4 Select Delete selected PSD Next 5 Select a deletion type and select Next 6 Select Next Finish The virtual drive is deleted Registering a new user to the security solution To register an existing user delete the existing authentication information saved on theTPM chip and then clear theTPM chip Register t...

Page 84: ...curity solution see Configuring the security solution Step 2 Deleting authentication information To delete the existing authentication information uninstall the TPM security solution and delete the solution data 1 On the desktop open the Charms and select the Settings charm 2 Select Control Panel Programs Uninstall a program 3 Right click InfineonTPM Professional Package Uninstall 4 If the message...

Page 85: ...he external CD ROM drive is a USB type Connecting the drive Connect the drive to the USB port of the computer Inserting and ejecting a CD or DVD 1 Press the Eject button to open the tray Number Description Emergency aperture Eject button Status indicator light 2 Insert a CD or DVD 3 Push the tray inward until it clicks The status indicator turns on ...

Page 86: ...ages used in this manual If the drive will not open when the power is off insert the end of a paper clip into the emergency aperture to open the tray manually When cleaning a CD or DVD wipe it with a soft cloth from the inside edge towards the outside edge Reading and writing speeds may differ depending on the condition and type of media A CD or DVD that is not in the shape of a circle is not reco...

Page 87: ...such as digital cameras or MP3 players Memory cards are sold separately Purchase a memory card with the necessary capacity for the requirement This computer supports the following types of memory cards Abbreviation Description SD Secure Digital mini SD mini Secure Digital micro SD micro Secure Digital SDHC Secure Digital High Capacity mini SDHC mini Secure Digital High Capacity micro SDHC micro Se...

Page 88: ...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 Inserting a memory card 1 If a dummy card is inserted in the memory card slot remove it 2 Insert a memory card into the memory card slot in the indicated direction ...

Page 89: ...dly may damage the memory card Secure Digital Input Output SDIO is not supported If the write protect tab is in the locked position you cannot format write or delete data on the card Formatting a memory card Format the memory card to remove all data or before using it for the first time Formatting a memory card deletes all data saved on the card If necessary back up important data before formattin...

Page 90: ...resentations or when watching a movie The cables required to connect an external display are sold separately The computer supports eitherVGA or micro HDMI cables VGA cable Micro HDMI cable Check the available ports on the display device to ensure that it is compatible with the computer If both types of ports are available the micro HDMI port is recommended for better audio and video quality An ext...

Page 91: ...end Extend the screen to the external display Second screen only Show the interface only on the external display Alternatively on the desktop open the Charms and select the Settings charm Control Panel Appearance and Personalization Display Change display settings Display an option For more information refer to OS help 2 Connect the other end of the cable to the D SUB port or HDMI port of the exte...

Page 92: ...e security lock optional to the security slot The security slot is designed for Samsung Security Locks only which are sold separately Other security locks will not fit in the slot Loop the Samsung Security Lock around a secure object and connect it to the security slot on the computer 1 2 ...

Page 93: ...not be provided in models with less than 64 GB of memory For models with less than 64 GB of memory recover the computer to the factory default settings by reinstallingWindows Some functions may differ or may be unavailable depending on the version Refer to the application s help for more information Run the Recovery application with administrator privileges CD DVD drives are not supported by the R...

Page 94: ...important data to an external storage device before restoring the system See Backing up the current system 1 When the computer startsWindows On the Start screen click at the lower left edge and select Recovery When the computer does not startWindows Turn on the computer and press the F4 key several times before the Samsung logo appears ...

Page 95: ...ent data loss 1 When backing up to an external storage device connect the device to the computer 2 On the initial Recovery screen select Backup 3 Select the first point Recover Factory default point Set Maintain user data to ON to recover the computer while maintaining the current user data 4 Follow the on screen instructions to complete the recovery ...

Page 96: ...external storage device connect the device to the computer 2 On the Start screen click at the lower left edge and select Recovery 3 Select Recover 3 Select a drive under Stored drive Backup When backing up to an external storage device connect the device to the computer and then select the external drive CD DVD drive cannot be selected 4 Follow the on screen instructions to complete the backup ...

Page 97: ...rive connector separately to connect the new drive to the computer 1 Connect the new drive to the computer with an external hard drive connector 2 On the Start screen click at the lower left edge and select Recovery 3 Select Disk copy 4 Select a point to recover Recover Select one of your backup points If a backup data is stored on an internal drive select the drive Backup point 5 Follow the on sc...

Page 98: ...mputer and replace the existing drive with the new one If the cover is difficult to open contact the Samsung Service Center to request assistance You will be charged for this service 4 Select an option under Disk recovery point Disk copy The data on the current hard disk is copied to the new hard disk ...

Page 99: ...ctory image connect the external storage device Start the Recovery application and select the upper left Recover factory default point the lower right Recover Making a disk image of factory default settings Create a factory disk image to simplify the restoring process 1 Connect an external storage device 2 On the Start screen click at the lower left edge and select Recovery 3 Select Factory image ...

Page 100: ...actory default settings using the recovery function ofWindows ReinstallingWindows will erase all data saved on the computer Back up application and personal data to an external storage device before reinstallingWindows 1 Open the Charms and select the Settings charm Change PC settings Update and recovery Recovery 2 Select Get Started under Remove everything and reinstall Windows Select Get Started...

Page 101: ... charm 2 Select Control Panel Programs Uninstall a program an application Uninstall Alternatively right click the Start button and the select Programs and Features Select an application to uninstall uninstall My application disappeared from the Start screen How can I correct this Touch screen 1 On the Start screen swipe upward 2 All installed applications will appear 3 Touch and hold an applicatio...

Page 102: ... Change PC settings PC and devices To configure any other features on the desktop open the Charms and select the Settings charm Control Panel Why am I unable to run Active X in Internet Explorer when I launch it on the Start screen The version of Internet Explorer that appears on the Start screen complies with HTML5 web standards so it does not support Active X Launch Internet Explorer on the desk...

Page 103: ... inWindows may be smaller than the actual capacity because the Recovery application uses a hidden area of 5 20 GB of the HDD to save the recovery image and that hidden area is not counted towards the total size available toWindows The size of the Recovery application varies by model Touch screen resolution Text on the screen overlaps or looks small If the font size is set too large or small text m...

Page 104: ...ver the computer and is embedded in the computer s HDD However this is not provided for storage devices where the capacity is less than 64 GB due to their small capacities How can I recover a computer that does not have the Recovery application Recover the computer with the recovery function provided by Windows Refer to the Recover Functionality item in the help for more details ...

Page 105: ... 5 90 for storage 20 80 when operating AC DC rating Input 100 240VAC 50 60 Hz Output 19VDC 2 1 A PC rating 19VDC 2 1 A 40W Optional components may not be provided or different components may be provided depending on the model The system specifications are subject to change without notice The Storage device capacity of a computer in which Recovery is installed is represented as smaller than the pro...

Page 106: ...erature increases there is a danger of burn injury The instructions in this manual have been prepared so that they can be applied to the range of needs of general users If the user is not included in the range the recommendations should be applied according to the user s needs Images may differ from actual products Ergonomic tips Maintaining a proper posture during computer use is very important t...

Page 107: ...raight line Use a light touch when typing or using the touchpad and keep the hands and fingers relaxed Avoid rolling the thumbs under your palms or supporting the wrists on the desk while typing Use an external keyboard and mouse when using the computer for long periods When using an external keyboard and mouse position the devices at the same height as the computer and within comfortable reach Ar...

Page 108: ...ossible hearing damage do not listen at high volume levels for long periods Eye position and display illumination 50cm Position the screen at least 50 cm away from your eyes Adjust the height of the screen so that its top edge is equal to or just below the level of your eyes Avoid setting the screen s brightness settings excessively high Keep the screen clean If wearing glasses clean them before u...

Page 109: ...irect illumination is recommended Use a curtain to prevent reflections and glare on the screen While operating a computer and talking on the phone use a headset Using the computer while holding a phone on your shoulder or with your neck may lead to muscle strain or injury Keep frequently used items within reach Use the computer only within the temperature and humidity ranges specified in this manu...

Page 110: ... Using an AC power plug Insert the power plug pins into the center of the power outlet If the pins are not inserted into the centers of the holes they will not be fully connected In this case reconnect the power plug You must insert the power plug when the power indicator light LED is lit green If the plug is connected properly the power indicator light remains green Otherwise the power indicator ...

Page 111: ... Insert the airplane power input jack into the power outlet Auto adapter Charging converter Power outlet of the airplane DC plug Cigar plug DC jack 2 1 2 Using an auto adapter When a 12VDC power supply is available a cigarette lighter socket will be provided Use the optional auto adapter to use the 12VDC power supply 1 Insert the cigarette lighter plug of the auto adapter into the cigarette lighte...

Page 112: ...ot place or use the computer on slanted or vibrating places Failure to do so may result in computer malfunction or damage Safety precautions This safety information relates to computer use Some of the content may be not applicable to your computer To prevent injury or damage to your computer read the safety information before using it Since this is commonly applied to Samsung Computers some pictur...

Page 113: ... and contact the Samsung Service Center For notebook computers that are provided with an external removable battery separate the battery also Damage to the device within the computer may cause electric shock or fire The power plug and wall outlet figures may differ depending on the country specifications and the product model Handle the power cord with care Do not touch with wet hands Do not use a...

Page 114: ... the LCD panel and put the computer into a bag to move it when it is still turned on The computer may overheat and there is a danger of fire Shut the computer down properly before moving it Keep the power cord or outlet clean with a dry towel so that they are not covered with dust Failure to do so may result in electric shock or fire Do not bend or damage the power cable or the AC adapter with a h...

Page 115: ... with an external removable battery separate the battery also Using a broken computer may result in electric shock or fire Never heat the product or put the product into a fire Do not put or use the product in a hot location such as a sauna inside a vehicle exposed to heat and so on There is a danger of explosion or fire Take care not to allow metal objects such as a key or clip to touch the batte...

Page 116: ...ssembling the computer If the notebook is an external and removable battery type remove the external battery Failure to do so may cause electric shock Do not touch the computer vents or the AC adapter for extended periods while the computer is on Contact with the vent or the AC adapter for extended periods may result in burns Do not attempt to upgrade the computer unless you are qualified Contact ...

Page 117: ...book In this case place the notebook computer in a separate compartment away from the other objects When using wireless communication LAN Bluetooth etc always follow applicable instructions For example airlines and hospitals have strict requirements Avoid exposing a drive to magnetic fields Security devices with magnetic fields include airport walk through devices and security wands The airport se...

Page 118: ...epending 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 Caution Failure to follow instructions marked with this symbol may cause slight injury or damage to the product Installation related Do not block the ports holes vents etc of the product and do not inse...

Page 119: ...ting it for safety may cause an electric shock or fire Use only a battery authorized by Samsung Failure to do so may cause an explosion Avoid contact with metal objects such as car keys or clips when keeping or carrying a battery Contact with a metal may cause excessive current and a high temperature and may damage the battery or cause a fire Charge the battery according to the instructions in the...

Page 120: ...ery type remove the external battery There is a danger of fire Do not use a damaged or modified CD There is a danger of damaging the product or personal injury In case of lightning immediately turn the system off disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet and phone line from modem Do not use a modem or phone There is a danger of electric shock or fire Connect only permitted devices to the conn...

Page 121: ...or damage to the product Do not insert the fingers into the PC Card Slot There is a danger of injury or electric shock Use recommended computer cleansing solution when cleaning the product and only use the computer when it is completely dried Failure to do so may cause electric shock or fire Emergency disk eject method using paperclip should not be used while the disk is in motion Make sure to use...

Page 122: ...ccident Please concentrate on driving Make sure to close the computer cover before connecting the power after a reassembly There is a danger of electric shock if your body touches an internal part Use parts authorized by Samsung only Failure to do so may cause fire or damage the product Never disassemble or repair the product by yourself If the computer serviced or repaired by an unqualified techn...

Page 123: ...ion Sudden impact or movement to the computer while the hard disk drive is operating may cause files to be corrupted or bad sectors on the hard disk To prevent data loss due to damage to the hard disk drive please back up the data frequently Cautions on preventing data loss Hard disk management Take care not to damage the data on a hard disk drive A hard disk drive is so sensitive to external impa...

Page 124: ... the display but a small number of bad pixels does not generally affect computer performance Samsung s quality standards for bad pixels are as follows Bright dot 2 or fewer Black dot 4 or fewer Combination bright and dark 4 or fewer Cleaning the LCD screen Clean the LCD screen with a soft cloth dampened with computer cleansing detergent When cleaning the screen move the cloth in one direction Do n...

Page 125: ...itch 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 setting up your work area Never insert objects of any kind into the computer ventilation openings Important safety information Safety...

Page 126: ...he task When the computer is turned off a small amount of electrical current still flows through the computer To avoid electrical shock always unplug all power cables remove the battery and modem cables from the wall outlets before cleaning the system Ensure that the fan vents on the bottom of the casing are clear at all times Do not place the computer on a soft surface doing so will block the bot...

Page 127: ...d be carried out by authorized service centers 5 Do not allow the portable computer to operate with the base resting directly on exposed skin for extended periods of time The surface temperature of the base will rise during normal operation particularly when AC Power is present Allowing sustained contact with exposed skin can cause discomfort or eventually a burn Unplug the system from the wall ou...

Page 128: ...ng of old batteries THERE IS RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECTTYPE DISPORE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDINGTOTHE INSTRUCTIONS Replacement parts and accessories Use only replacement parts and accessories recommended by manufacturer To reduce the risk of fire use only No 26 AWG or larger telecommunications line cord Do not use this product in areas classified as hazardous Such area...

Page 129: ...ce provider 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 Standard Should the unit ever need servicing contact an authorized service location Laser Safety Note Use of...

Page 130: ...oval Marks on the system rating label If the country you will be using the wireless device in is not listed please contact your local Radio Approval agency for requirements Wireless devices are closely regulated and use may not be allowed General requirements The requirements listed below are applicable to all countries All power cord sets must be approved by an acceptable accredited agency respon...

Page 131: ... for authorization prior to use or turning on the wireless device Every country has different restrictions on the use of wireless devices Since your system is equipped with a wireless device when traveling between countries with your system check with the local Radio Approval authorities prior to any move or trip for any restrictions on the use of a wireless device in the destination country The R...

Page 132: ...rectors of such environments The use of wireless devices on airplanes is governed by the Federal Aviation Administration FAA The use of wireless devices in hospitals is restricted to the limits set forth by each hospital If the system came equipped with an internal embedded wireless device do not operate the wireless device unless all covers and shields are in place and the system is fully assembl...

Page 133: ...erence received including interference that may cause undesired operation Explosive Device ProximityWarning Do not operate a portable transmitter such as a wireless network device near unshielded blasting caps or in an explosive environment unless the device has been modified to be qualified for such use Use On Aircraft Caution Regulations of the FCC and FAA prohibit airborne operation of radio fr...

Page 134: ...s 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 frequency energy If not installed and used in accordance with the instructions it may cause harmful interference If this equipment does cause harmful interference...

Page 135: ...ng in the 2 4 GHz 5 GHz Band may be present embedded in the 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 the 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 it...

Page 136: ...ll below the maximum value This is because the device is designed to operate at multiple power levels so as to use only the power required to reach the network In general the closer you are to a wireless base station antenna the lower the power output Health and safety information Exposure to Radio Frequency RF Signals Certification Information SAR This product can be embedded a radio transmitter ...

Page 137: ... exceed the exposure limit established by the FCC Tests for each model are performed in positions and locations for example at the bottom on the body as required by the FCC For body worn operation this model has been tested and meets the FCC RF exposure guidelines when used with a Samsung accessory designated for this product Non compliance with the above restrictions may result in violation of FC...

Page 138: ... Industry Canada ID number is on the system label The term IC before the equipment certification number only signifies that the Industry Canada technical specifications were met To reduce potential radio interference to other users the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power EIRP is not more than that required for successful communication To p...

Page 139: ...re 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 When using IEEE 802 11a wireless LAN this product is restricted to indoor use due to its operation in the 5 15 to 5 25 GHz frequency range Industry Canada requires this product to be used indoors for the frequency range of 5 15 GHz to 5 25 G...

Page 140: ... with the CE mark European Directives This InformationTechnology Equipment has been tested and found to comply with the following European directives EMC Directive 2004 108 EC LowVoltage Directive 2006 95 EC R TTE Directive 1999 5 EC 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 141: ...N 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 qualified for use in the Euro...

Page 142: ...orme ai requisiti essenziali ed alle altre disposizioni pertinenti stabilite dalla direttiva 1999 5 CE Nation Description Eesti Estonian Käesolevaga kinnitab Samsung seadme Notebook PC vastavust direktiivi 1999 5 EÜ põhinõuetele ja nimetatud direktiivist tulenevatele teistele asjakohastele sätetele English Hereby Samsung declares that this Notebook PC is in compliance with the essential requiremen...

Page 143: ...ões da Directiva 1999 5 CE Nation Description Latviski Latvian Ar šo Samsung deklarē ka Notebook PC atbilst Direktīvas 1999 5 EK būtiskajām prasībām un citiem ar to saistītajiem noteikumiem Lietuvių Lithuanian Šiuo Samsung deklaruoja kad šis Notebook PC atitinka esminius reikalavimus ir kitas 1999 5 EB Direktyvos nuostatas Nederlands Dutch Hierbij verklaart Samsung dat het toestel Notebook PC in o...

Page 144: ...u beyan eder Nation Description Slovensko Slovenian Samsung izjavlja da je ta Notebook PC v skladu z bistvenimi zahtevami in ostalimi relevantnimi določili direktive 1999 5 ES Slovensky Slovak Samsung týmto vyhlasuje že Notebook PC spĺňa základné požiadavky a všetky príslušné ustanovenia Smernice 1999 5 ES Suomi Finnish Samsung vakuuttaa täten että Notebook PC tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 1999 5...

Page 145: ...r region of use Any deviation from permissible settings and restrictions in the country or region of use could be an infringement of local law and may be punished as such To view the EU Declaration of Conformity for this product in English only go to http www samsung com uk support main supportMain do or http www samsung com uk support then search the model number of the product If the Declaration...

Page 146: ...sing please contact the BIPT For other languages refer to the corresponding manuals France The low band 5 15 5 35 GHz is for indoor use only The European variant is intended for use throughout the European Economic Area However authorization for use is further restricted in particular countries or regions within countries as follows General European standards dictate maximum radiated transmit powe...

Page 147: ...types of waste and recycle them responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources Household users should contact either the retailer where they purchased this product or their local government office for details of where and how they can take these items for environmentally safe recycling Business users should contact their supplier and check the terms and conditions of the purcha...

Page 148: ...dicate that the battery contains mercury cadmium or lead above the reference levels in EC Directive 2006 66 If batteries are not properly disposed of these substances can cause harm to human health or the environment To protect natural resources and to promote material re use please separate batteries from other types of waste and recycle them through your local free battery return system India on...

Page 149: ...on go to our website www samsung com recyclingdirect Or call 877 278 0799 For battery recycling go to call2recycle org or call 1 877 723 1297 Samsung packageTake Back program In partnering with select recyclers Samsung offers packaging take back at no cost to you Simply call the following number for the locations nearest you CRT Processing LLC 877 278 0799 Kathy Severson Logistics contact Dispose ...

Page 150: ...y Congratulations This product isTCO certified for usability and the environment The product you have just purchased carries theTCO Certified label This means that your computer is designed manufactured and tested according to some of the strictest performance and environmental criteria in the world That makes for a high performance product designed with the user in focus and one that also minimiz...

Page 151: ...ardous materials chlorinated and brominated flame retardants plasticizers plastics and heavy metals such as cadmium mercury lead and hexavalent chromium mercury ban and limits on hazardous flame retardants go beyond RoHS compliance Both product and product packaging are designed for recycling The brand company offers take back options For more information please visit www tcodevelopment com TCO Ce...

Page 152: ...ome content may differ from the computer depending on the region service provider software version or computer model and is subject to change without prior notice English 08 2013 Rev 1 0 www samsung com ...

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