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Chapter 3.  

Using the computer

Using SoundAlive

The SoundAlive function enables you to experience more 

stereophonic sound using stereo speakers.

The software programs provider may vary, depending on 

•

 

your computer model. 
In addition, some pictures may differ from actual product 

•

 

depending on the computer model and software version. 

1

  Right-click over the 

Volume

   in the taskbar on the Desktop 

and click 

Play Device

.

(Alternatively, click the 

Charms menu

 on the 

Desktop > 

Settings 

áᔪ

Ŗᮁ

᜽᯲

ᰆ⊹

ᖅᱶ

 > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > 

Sound

.)

2

  Right-click over the 

Speakers

 and select 

Properties

.  

3

  Select the 

SoundAlive

 tab and select one of the modes. 

Adjusting the Volume

Summary of Contents for NP470R5E Series

Page 1: ...User Guide ...

Page 2: ...Brightness Control 63 Wired Network 66 Wireless Network Optional 68 Samsung Software Update 69 Diagnosing the Computer Status and Troubleshooting 70 Using the Security Slot Chapter 4 Settings and Upgrade 72 BIOS Setup 74 Setting a Boot Password 77 Changing the Boot Priority 78 Upgrading Memory 81 Battery Chapter 5 Troubleshooting 86 Recovering Backing up the Computer Optional 93 Reinstalling Windo...

Page 3: ...Before You Start 3 Safety Precautions 5 Proper Posture During Computer Use 20 Overview 23 Turning the Computer On and Off 28 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 guide 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 injury...

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: ... 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 s...

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: ...re 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 on top of or step onto the power cord or AC adapter to avoid damaging the power cord or AC adapter If the cord is damaged th...

Page 9: ...utions 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 a 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 comput...

Page 10: ...t 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 metal object touches the battery terminals it may cause excessi...

Page 11: ...If your notebook is an external removable battery type remove the external battery There is a danger of electric shock or damage to the product Do not connect a phone line connected to a digital phone to the modem There is a danger of a electric shock fire or damage to the product Donotplaceanycontainerfilledwithwateror chemicalsoverornearthecomputer If water or chemicals enter the computer this m...

Page 12: ...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 13: ...her 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 other objects Before upgrading the computer be sur...

Page 14: ...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 15: ...he computer 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 cause overheating and deformation of the product Do not press the Eject Button while the CD ROM...

Page 16: ...perclip 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 problems w...

Page 17: ...ger of an accident Be sure to use an authorized Samsung Electronics service center To connect a device that is not manufactured or authorized by Samsung Electronics inquire at your service center before connecting the device There is a danger of damaging the product Security and Movement Related When moving the product turn the power off and separate all connected cables first The product might be...

Page 18: ...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 19: ... 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 20: ...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 21: ...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 the chair so that your heels are 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...

Page 22: ...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 23: ...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 as for reading a b...

Page 24: ...amera operating status 2 Microphone You can use the built in microphone 3 Camera Using this camera you can take still pictures and record video You can take a picture or make a movie using the Charms Start Camera 4 LCD The screen images are displayed here 5 Speaker A device used to generate sound 6 Power Button Turns the computer on and off 7 Keyboard A device to enter data by pressing the keys 8 ...

Page 25: ...g capital letters to be typed without holding the Shift button down On Upper case alphabetic input Off Lower case alphabetic input 3 Charge Status This shows the power source and the battery charge status Green When the battery is fully charged or the battery is not installed Red or orange When the battery is being charged Off When the computer is running on battery power without being connected t...

Page 26: ...ional This slot is for SIM cards 2 Multi Card Slot A card slot supports multi cards 3 USB Port You can connect USB devices to the USB port such as a keyboard mouse digital camera etc 4 Security Slot You can secure the computer by connecting a lock and cable to the Security Slot ...

Page 27: ...pin D SUB interface You can connect a VGA adapter optional 4 Digital Video Audio Port HDMI Optional You can connect an HDMI cable to this port Using this port you can enjoy digital video and audio on the TV 5 USB Port Optional You can connect USB devices to the USB port such as a keyboard mouse digital camera etc You can distinguish the type of port by color blue for USB 3 0 and black for USB 2 0 ...

Page 28: ...e is to cut the power supply to the battery Insert and press one end of an unfolded paper clip into the hole it to cut the power to the battery For more information refer to About the function to cut the power supply to the internal battery in the Safety Precautions The location of the Emergency Battery Hole may differ depending on the model Overview ...

Page 29: ...irst time the Windows activation screen appears Follow the activation procedures according to the instructions on the screen to use the computer 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 Touchpad mouse Drag the mouse pointer to the top or the bo...

Page 30: ...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 bottom left corner 2 Click Shut d...

Page 31: ...he Computer On and Off Unlocking 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 ...

Page 32: ...Chapter 2 Using Windows What is Microsoft Windows 32 Screen At a Glance 33 Using the Charms 35 Using Apps 37 Windows Hot Key Function 42 ...

Page 33: ...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 Press the F1 key Touchpad mouse Place the mouse pointer over the top right or bottom right corner of the screen to display the Charms Tap Settings Help If you are connected to t...

Page 34: ...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 35: ...pad 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 button or tap and hold it to select quick access menus such as Shut down and Control Panel Using the Start button Tap and hold the Start button or ...

Page 36: ...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 37: ...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 38: ... app on the touch screen Swipe downward from the top edge of the screen To exit the current app using the mouse 1 Move the mouse pointer over the top 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...

Page 39: ...xit the App 1 2 Using split screens 1 Select the Apps in the Start screen 2 Touchpad mouse Move the mouse pointer to the top edge The pointer changes to the palm shape Then drag the mouse to the left or right 3 Arrange the position of each split screen as appropriate 4 Move the Screen Split Bar to change the screen split ratio Ex If you run the Weather App and Store App at the same time Screen Spl...

Page 40: ...creen 2 Tap and hold the app or right click it to display the apps list 3 Select Pin to Start or Unpin from Start Ex When removing an App in the Start screen 1 2 Camera App at a Glance Use the OS provided camera app to take photos or make movies and edit them to your preference 1 Select Camera from the Start screen 2 To take photos select To make movies select Using Apps ...

Page 41: ...and videos To edit photos 1 Select a photo to edit 2 Swipe inward from the top edge or swipe upward from the bottom edge Alternatively right click the photo 3 Then select Edit and do the editing to your preference Cautions Do not take a photo of others without their permission Do not take photos or make video recording in areas prohibiting those actions Do not take photos or make video recording t...

Page 42: ...ps installed from the Windows Store Contact customer support for the app directly Configuring your Microsoft Account A Microsoft Account allows you to synchronize your settings with other device 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...

Page 43: ...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 44: ...External Display Device 54 Adjusting the Volume 59 LCD Brightness Control 61 Wired Network 63 Wireless Network Optional 66 Samsung Software Update 68 Diagnosing the Computer Status and Troubleshooting 69 Using the Security Slot 70 Chapter 3 Using the computer ...

Page 45: ...differ from the actual keyboard The keyboard may differ depending on your country The following mainly describes the shortcut keys Shortcut Keys Press both the Fn key and hot key at the same time 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 2 Shortcut Keys ...

Page 46: ...nitor when an external 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 Silent Mode Reduces the Fan noise so that users can use the computer without hearing noise Airplane Mode Turns all wireless network devic...

Page 47: ...an use the hot key functions without pressing the Fn key On You can use the hot key functions without pressing the Fn key Off You can use a hot key function by pressing the Fn key the hot key at the same time If the hot keys do not work properly you have to install the Settings Keyboard ...

Page 48: ... 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 49: ...e version of the function may differ depending on the model Some usage procedures may differ depending on the version For detailed usage procedures refer to the description in the Touchpad Settings window 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 ...

Page 50: ... fingers over the Touchpad together or apart the current image or text is zoomed in or out Zoom out Zoom in or 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 Last Run Window Opening Function Place your finger on the left edge of the touch pad and drag your finger towards the center to activa...

Page 51: ...chpad button settings in the tabs that appear when clicking Charms menu on the Desktop Settings Control Panel Hardware and Sound Touchpad Auto locking when connecting USB mouse If an external USB pointing device is connected in the Charms menu in Desktop Settings Control Panel Hardware and Sound Touchpad check Disabled to disable the touchpad feature when connecting to the USB mouse This auto lock...

Page 52: ...lti card slot in the direction printed on the slot For memory cards marked with you must insert them into a specified adapter and then insert the adapter into the multi card slot Inserting such memory cards directly into the multi card slot without using a specified adapter may damage the computer The computer may not recognize the device depending on the status of the specified adapter The data t...

Page 53: ...les If a message appears to notify you of any problem click the corresponding window Continue without Scanning You can perform the following process described in No 3 3 File Explorer runs on the desktop You can save move and delete data on the corresponding drive To remove a memory card Remove the card while holding the tip of the card Alternatively push the tip of the card in and then remove it o...

Page 54: ...hare a memory card with a digital device such as digital camera it is recommended to format the memory card in the digital device before use If you format a memory card on the computer and then insert the memory into the digital device you may need to format the memory card again in the digital device If there is a write protection device in the memory card and the device is set to the lock positi...

Page 55: ...a digital video audio port HDMI 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...

Page 56: ... TV or projector and turn the power on Change your TV to external device mode when connecting to the TV 3 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 external device as...

Page 57: ...ter 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 external device as well 3 ִփ ࢿـ ࢠ ѿ ء ध ִփ Extend The screen ...

Page 58: ...ls with AMD PowerXpress technology Adding programs for PowerXpress graphics technology You have to register the program to run some functions of a program using the external graphics chipset Some programs are pre registered To register more programs complete the following steps Unregistered programs will run using the internal graphics chipset You can register executable files EXE only 1 Right cli...

Page 59: ... external graphics chipset To run a program using the external graphics graphic chipset you have to register the program in the NVIDIA Panel Some programs are pre registered To register more programs e g 3D games etc complete the following steps 1 Right click over the Desktop and select NVIDIA Panel 2 Select 3D Settings Manage 3D settings in the left pane and select the Program Settings tab 3 In t...

Page 60: ...ol bar Mute Using the Sound Recorder The procedures to record sound using the Windows Recorder are described below 1 Connect a microphone to the microphone 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 device If...

Page 61: ...ition some pictures may differ from actual product depending on the computer model and software version 1 Right click over the Volume in the taskbar on the Desktop and click Play Device Alternatively click the Charms menu on the Desktop Settings áᔪ Ŗᮁ ᰆ ᖅᱶ Control Panel Hardware and Sound Sound 2 Right click over the Speakers and select Properties 3 Select the SoundAlive tab and select one of the ...

Page 62: ...ur preferred viewing pleasure such as optimizing the display for movies or electronic books 1 Click the bottom left icon on the Start screen 2 Click Settings Display Color tone Dynamic 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 d...

Page 63: ...ions regarding strict quality and reliability of LCD But in spite of that it is inevitable 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 Brigh...

Page 64: ...sions of Windows operating system The figures used for the description are of a representative model Therefore the figures may differ from the real ones Connecting to the Wired LAN 1 Connect the LAN cable to the wired LAN port 2 Click Charms menu on the Desktop Settings áᔪ Ŗᮁ ᰆ ᖅᱶ Control Panel Network and Internet Network and Sharing Center and click on Change adapter settings in the left menu pa...

Page 65: ...stall in the screen shown in the figure above You can add clients services and protocols 5 Configure the IP settings When using DHCP select Obtain an IP address automatically To use a static IP address select Use the following IP address and set the IP address manually When not using DHCP ask your network administrator for the IP address 6 When you have completed the settings click the OK button T...

Page 66: ...le using a wireless LAN may not activate the Wake On LAN function Set the Wireless LAN to Disable to use the Wake On LAN function Wake On LAN feature may not work while using Hybrid power saving feature Hybrid sleep mode can be disabled from Power Options under Control Panel Wake On LAN activated by Ping is not supported When connected to a 100Mbps 1Gbps wired LAN and the computer exits Sleep hibe...

Page 67: ...ions 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 wi...

Page 68: ...arms menu 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 c...

Page 69: ...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 70: ...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 71: ...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 72: ...BIOS Setup 72 Setting a Boot Password 74 Changing the Boot Priority 77 Upgrading Memory 78 Battery 81 Chapter 4 Settings and Upgrade ...

Page 73: ...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 74: ...ding passwords Boot This menu enables you to configure peripherals and booting related settings such as the boot priority Exit Used to exit the Setup either saving the changes or not System Setup Keys In the Setup you have to use the keyboard F1 Press to view the Setup Help Up Down Keys Press to move up and down F5 F6 Press to change the item value F9 Press to load the default Setup settings ESC P...

Page 75: ...bled 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 User Password is not very secure You can use an HDD Password as well to increase the security le...

Page 76: ... advance Set the Password on boot item to Enabled Once a boot password is set you have to enter a password to boot up the computer Be sure to remember the password for later use Setting up a Hard Disk Drive Password Optional If you set a password for a hard disk drive it cannot be accessed from another computer Press Enter in the Set HDD Password item and define a password as described in Step 3 o...

Page 77: ... Set Supervisor Password item press Enter 2 In the Enter Current Password item enter the currently configured password and press Enter 3 Leave the Enter New Password item field empty and press Enter 4 Leave the Confirm New Password field empty and press Enter The password is deactivated For some models the password is only canceled if the Enter key is pressed in the Setup Notice window ...

Page 78: ... QEM 1HH PCDNG G RCF 0WO QEM 6QWEJ2CF QWUG PCDNGF PVGTPCN 0 PCDNGF 2 1241 KUCDNGF 5OCTV CVVGT CNKDTCVKQP 3 Press the down key to move to the SATA HDD item and press the F6 key to move up to the top item Boot Menu Boot Priority Order 1 SATA CD XXXXXXXXXXXX 2 SATA HDD XXXXXXXXXXXX 3 USB CD N A 4 USB FDD N A 5 USB HDD N A 6 NETWORK N A 4 Press the F10 key to save the settings and exit Setup The highe...

Page 79: ... capacity The images used for the illustration are of a representative model therefore the images may differ from the the actual product Adding or Replacing Memory Modules 1 Disconnect the AC power adapter after turning off the computer 2 Insert an object such as a paper clip into the Emergency Hole at the bottom of the computer to cut the battery power If the Power button does not work anymore th...

Page 80: ... memory module into the memory slot at an angle of approximately 30 degrees aligning it to the angle of the memory slot Memory Slot 5 Push the memory module down so that it is completely fixed If the memory does not fit easily push the memory module down while pulling the memory module latches outward Memory module latches 6 Close the memory compartment cover and fasten the screw ...

Page 81: ...power button to turn the computer on If you do not connect the AC adapter the computer will not be turned on even if you press the power button Removing a memory module Pull the memory module latches outward The memory module will pop up Remove the memory module out at an angle of 30 degrees ...

Page 82: ...ture higher than 60 C as this may cause fire Please refer to the system 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 pro...

Page 83: ...tion 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 purchasing a new battery When not using the battery for a long time store the battery after charging it to 30 40 of its capacity This extends the battery life time Extending the Battery Usage Time Decreasing th...

Page 84: ...orts 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 If the following screen appears select one of the modes ...

Page 85: ...al 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 Move to the Boot Smart Battery Calibration item using the direction keys and press Enter XXXXXXXX 0WO QEM 1HH PCDNG G RCF 0WO QEM 6QWEJ2CF QWUG PCDNGF PVGTPCN 0 PCDNGF 2 1241 KUCDNGF 5OCTV CVVGT C...

Page 86: ...Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Recovering Backing up the Computer Optional 86 Reinstalling Windows Optional 93 Q A 96 ...

Page 87: ...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 88: ... 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 89: ...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 90: ...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 91: ...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 92: ...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 93: ...h 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 files...

Page 94: ...rating 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 the Select Update window appears click on t...

Page 95: ...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 96: ...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 97: ...capacity The capacity representation in Windows may be smaller than the actual capacity because some programs occupy a certain area of the HDD outside of Windows For models with Recovery the HDD capacity representation in Windows may be smaller than the actual capacity because Recovery uses a hidden area of about 5 20GB of the HDD to save the recovery image and that hidden area is not counted towa...

Page 98: ...onding App to select in a Pin to Start Q3 Since I m familiar with Windows 7 I would like the Desktop screen to appear as it does in Windows 7 A To display the desktop at the start as in Windows 7 do the following Right click the taskbar at the bottom of the desktop click Properties Navigation tab and then check the When I sign in or close all apps on a screen go to the desktop instead of Start Q4 ...

Page 99: ...ctivate Active X If you right click over the Internet Explorer the following window appears Press the button and click View on the Desktop Active X is now enabled Q7 I want to remove the pre installed Windows 8 or Windows 8 1 and install a different OS A If you want to install a different operating system on your PC you need to change the BIOS settings first For more information visit http www sam...

Page 100: ...ies Desktop and Display My Digital Flat Panel Expansion Options Digital Flat Panel 2 Adjust the control bar to fit the TV corners and click Apply Sound Related Q1 I cannot hear any sound from the TV after connecting via the HDMI port A 1 Right click over the taskbar on the Desktop and click Play Device 2 Change the option to Digital Audio HDMI HDMI device HDMI Output or another option and click Se...

Page 101: ...ant Safety Information 101 Replacement Parts and Accessories 103 Regulatory Compliance Statements 105 WEEE Symbol Information 117 Samsung Packaging Take Back Program 118 TCO Certified 119 Product Specifications 120 Glossary 122 ...

Page 102: ...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 103: ... 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 104: ...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 105: ...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 106: ...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 107: ...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 108: ...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 109: ...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 110: ... 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 111: ...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 112: ...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 113: ...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 114: ...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 115: ...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 116: ...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 117: ...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 118: ...ycling visit our website www samsung com in or contact our 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 t...

Page 119: ...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 120: ... reduced risk of eye strain Several requirements within the area of luminance contrast resolution and color Designed with the option to connect an external display keyboard and mouse recommended when working with a notebook or netbook for longer periods Ergonomic keyboard design for ease of use and good readability Fully tested according to rigorous safety standards Low Electric and Magnetic field...

Page 121: ... HD 8570M PowerXpress AMD Radeon HD 8750M PowerXpress AMD Radeon HD 8450G 8570M Dual Graphics AMD Radeon HD 8550G 8570M Dual Graphics AMD Radeon HD 8650G 8570M Dual Graphics Operating Environment Temperature 5 40 C for storage 10 35 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 19VDC 4 74A PC Rating Opti...

Page 122: ... Windows are registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation The terms HDMI and HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface and the HDMI Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries All other product or company names mentioned herein are registered trademarks of their respective companies ENERGY STAR Partner As an ENERGY STAR Partner ...

Page 123: ... 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 124: ...ers 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 the...

Page 125: ...if there are 2 hard disk drives PCMCIA Personal Computer Memory Card International Association card This is an extended card slot specification for mobile computers such as a notebook computer Not only a memory device but also most peripherals such as hard disk drives LAN cards etc can be connected to this card slot Protocol A protocol is a set of rules used by computers to communicate with each o...

Page 126: ...eted or moved TCP IPv4 This is a 4 byte 32 bit address 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...

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