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Chapter 1

Getting Started

Safety Precautions

Using the Power Supply in an Airplane

Since the power outlet type differs depending on the type of

airplane, connect the power appropriately.

Since the representative figures of the power plug and

the auto adapter are used, they may differ from the actual

parts.

When Using the AC Power Plug

Connect the power plug pins perpendicular into the center of the

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 off. In this case,

unplug the power, check if the power indicator (LED) is green,

and then reconnect the power plug.

Wrong Example

Good Example

220V Power Plug

110V Power Plug

Center

Holes

Power Indicator (LED)

Summary of Contents for NP915S3G-K01US

Page 1: ...User Manual ...

Page 2: ...l 69 Wired Network 73 Wireless Network Optional 75 Mobile broadband Wireless WAN Optional 76 Using the TPM Security Device Optional 85 Using the Multimedia App Optional 88 Using Apps With a Samsung Smartphone Optional 89 Samsung Software Update 90 Diagnosing the Computer Status and Troubleshooting 91 Slim Security Slot Chapter 4 Settings and Upgrade 93 BIOS Setup 95 Setting a Boot Password 98 Chan...

Page 3: ...Before You Start 4 Safety Precautions 7 Proper Posture During Computer Use 22 Overview 25 Turning the Computer On and Off 30 Chapter 1 Getting Started ...

Page 4: ...er Manual are those of the representative model of each series and may differ from the actual appearance of the product This guide decribes procedures for using both the mouse and the touchpad This manual has been written for the Windows 8 operating system The descriptions and figures may differ depending on the installed operating system The user manual supplied with this computer may vary depend...

Page 5: ...al may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic or mechanical without the consent of Samsung Electronics Co Ltd The information in this document is subject to change without notice due to improving the performance of the product Samsung Electronics shall not be liable for any data loss Please take care to avoid losing any important data and backup your data to prevent an...

Page 6: ...city due to the difference in capacity calculation E g For a 80GB HDD Windows represents the capacity as 74 5GB 80x1 000x1 000x1 000 byte 1 024x1 024x1 024 byte 74 505GB In addition the capacity representation in Windows may be even smaller because some programs such as Recovery may reside in a hidden area of the HDD About Memory Capacity Representation The memory capacity reported in Windows is l...

Page 7: ... 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 8: ... 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 9: ...re to do so may result in fire AC Adapter Usage Precautions Connect the power cord to the AC adapter firmly Otherwise there is a danger of fire due to an incomplete contact Use only the AC adapter supplied with the product Using another adapter may cause the screen to flicker Do not place heavy objects on top of or step onto the power cord or AC adapter to avoid damaging the power cord or AC adapt...

Page 10: ...Precautions Do not use the computer in a badly ventilated location such as on bedding on a pillow or cushion etc and do not use it in a location such as 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 c...

Page 11: ...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 12: ...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 13: ...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 14: ...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 15: ... of fire or explosion The battery disposal 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 ke...

Page 16: ...nd AC Adapter on your lap or soft surfaces If the 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...

Page 17: ...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 18: ...ce 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 damaged or users may trip over the cables For long periods of not using ...

Page 19: ...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 20: ... 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 21: ...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 22: ...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 23: ...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 24: ...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 25: ...icates the camera operating status 2 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 3 Microphone You can use the built in microphone 4 LCD The screen images are displayed here 5 Status indicators and sensors Optional Shows the operating status of the computer The corresponding operating LED is lit when the ...

Page 26: ...installed Red or orange When the battery is being charged Off When the computer is running on battery power without being connected to AC adapter 3 Caps Lock This turns on when the Caps Lock key is pressed allowing capital letters to be typed without holding the Shift button down On Upper case alphabetic input Off Lower case alphabetic input 4 Fn Lock This indicator displays the On Off status of t...

Page 27: ...ing a 15pin D SUB interface You can connect a VGA adapter optional 2 Ear set headset Jack This is the jack for connecting an ear set or headset 3 USB Port You can connect USB devices to the USB port such as a keyboard mouse digital camera etc 4 Slim security slot Secure the computer by connecting an optional lock and cable to it ...

Page 28: ...USB function ON OFF by selecting the Settings Power Management USB Charging option Optional 1 DC Jack A jack to connect the AC adapter that supplies power to the computer 2 Chargeable USB 3 0 Port This is a chargeable USB port that can be used to connect and charge a USB device When the AC adapter is connected it may be inconvenient to use the USB port In this case purchase and use a USB 3 0 exten...

Page 29: ...29 Chapter 1 Getting Started Bottom View 1 1 Speaker A device used to generate sound Overview ...

Page 30: ...he 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 The Charms menu appears when you place your mouse pointer at the edge of the top or bottom right of the screen Alternatively if you place your finger on the right edge o...

Page 31: ...to the procedures for the purchased operating system Save all your data before clicking on Shut down 1 The Charms menu appears when you place your mouse pointer at the edge of the top or bottom right 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 Turning the Computer On and Off ...

Page 32: ...Chapter 2 Using Windows 8 What is Microsoft Windows 8 33 Screen At a Glance 34 Using the Charms 36 Using Apps 38 Windows Hot Key Function 41 Using the Touch Screen For touch screen models only 42 ...

Page 33: ...the version It may also be modified without prior notice Displaying Help Press the F1 Key on the keyboard to display the Help Alternatively place your mouse cursor over the end of the top or bottom right area on the screen to display the Charms menu Click Charms menu Settings Help If you are connected to the internet you can access the most recent online Help Searching for Help Get Started You can...

Page 34: ...ows 8 2 App Refers to the apps that are currently installed 3 Displaying the 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 Or you place your finger on the right edge of the touch pad and drag your finger toward the center the Charms menu appears 4 User Account This refers to the currently u...

Page 35: ...he screen Place your mouse pointer at the edge of the top or bottom right of the screen to display the Charms 3 Charms This refers to the menu that allows you to use functions such as Search Share Start Device and Settings 4 Switching to the Start Screen Click the corner of the bottom left of the screen to switch to the Start screen Displaying Documents and Files Click Windows Explorer in the task...

Page 36: ...rch within an App or on the Web Search Share Start Device Settings You can use this menu to transfer a picture or file to another user You can easily share pictures or files with other users simply by associating multiple Apps with the Share charm Search Share Start Device Settings You can move to the Start screen Search Share Start Device Settings As this allows you to move directly to a desired ...

Page 37: ...nect 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 You can set the Language Change PC settings You can change more settings ...

Page 38: ...our 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 1 2 Using Apps Displaying Currently Running App s 1 Move your mouse pointer to the top left corner of the screen to display the last run App 2 Then move your mouse pointer down to display a list of the currently running Apps in or...

Page 39: ...ge the screen split ratio Supported screen split ratios are 3 7 or 7 3 Ex If you run the Weather App and Store App at the same time Screen Split Bar Weather App Store App Adding Removing an App to from the Start Screen Click Start screen right click your mouse button Click All Apps at the bottom of the screen to display all the Apps that are currently installed 1 If you right click over the App to...

Page 40: ... 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 8 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 41: ...y 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 To...

Page 42: ... not work If there any foreign substances such as insects or water on the touch screen your touch screen will not work properly Using the Touch Screen This function is provided by touch screen models running Windows 8 and will only work for some applications In addition note that the supported functions are dependant on the application Learning basic touch screen operations You can easily learn ho...

Page 43: ... options for the currently running application Touching slightly Clicking Slightly press with your finger to select an item If you slightly touch a specific menu option application icon etc on the screen the corresponding capability is activated Touching twice Double clicking Slightly press twice with your finger to select an item Touching and dragging Moves the selected target or moves to the nex...

Page 44: ...rget Touching and holding for a while Right clicking your mouse Provides the same function as right clicking your mouse button Displays the additional options which can be set for the selected target or more detailed information Touching and dragging 2 fingers up down left right Scrolling Moves up down left right Provides the same function as scrolling your mouse Using the Touch Screen For touch s...

Page 45: ...he following descriptions assume the Windows 8 operating system 1 Click Charms menu on the Desktop Settings áᔪ Ŗᮁ ᰆ ᖅᱶ Control Panel Hardware and Sound Tablet PC Settings Calibrate 2 Select the screen type to calibrate If the Calibration screen appears touch the point represented by the mark and then remove your finger The mark appears sequentially from the top left to the bottom right of the scre...

Page 46: ...s explained using an example with notepad Using the Tablet PC Input Panel The Tablet PC Input Panel is an onscreen keyboard provided by Windows Follow the descriptions and illustrations on how to use the touch keyboard and handwriting mode 1 From the Start Screen right click any area and select All apps in the bottom right corner Then click Notepad 2 Put your hand on the Notepad screen to display ...

Page 47: ... in the Tablet PC Input Panel 2 Press the keys to enter your characters Entering characters in Handwriting Mode You can enter characters by writing them in the Handwriting Mode Input Panel on the touch screen Handwriting Mode may not be available in some languages 1 Press the Handwriting Mode icon in Tablet PC Input Panel 2 Write characters in the input area of the Handwriting Mode Input Panel on ...

Page 48: ...e impact to the touch screen or press the screen with a sharp object such as a ball point pen This may damage the touch screen If your finger only touches the touch screen slightly your touch may not be recognized When pressing the touch screen press over an item precisely taking care not to press other items The touch screen sensors are located at the edges of the touch screen When installing a p...

Page 49: ...cture mode 67 LCD Brightness Control 68 Wired Network 69 Wireless Network Optional 73 Mobile broadband Wireless WAN Optional 75 Using the TPM Security Device Optional 76 Using the Multimedia App Optional 85 Using Apps With a Samsung Smartphone Optional 88 Samsung Software Update 89 DiagnosingtheComputerStatusandTroubleshooting90 Slim Security Slot 91 Chapter 3 Using the computer ...

Page 50: ...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 51: ...nal monitor 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...

Page 52: ...d Other Function Keys Optional Performs the right click mouse function touchpad If you press the Fn Lock key you can use the hot key functions without pressing the Fn key If the hot keys do not work properly you have to install the Settings ...

Page 53: ... 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 54: ...sture function may not be provided and the version of the function may differ depending on the model Some usage procedures may differ depending on the version Configuring the Gesture Function Some gesture functions may not be configured In this case you can configure them using the following path 1 On the Desktop click the Charms menu Settings áᔪ Ŗᮁ ᰆ ᖅᱶ Control Panel Hardware and Sound Touchpad i...

Page 55: ...o 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 Displaying Additional Menu s of a Currently Running App Place your finger at the edge of the top area on the touch pad and drag your ...

Page 56: ...uchpad function press the keys Alternatively press the key and then press the key to turn the touchpad function off You can set the touchpad and touchpad button settings in the tabs that appear when clicking Charms menu on the Desktop Settings Control Panel Hardware and Sound Touchpad Auto locking when connecting USB mouse If an external USB pointing device is connected in the Charms menu in Deskt...

Page 57: ...ak and damage the optical disk drive when the CD rotates at a high speed When you clean a CD or DVD title wipe with a soft cloth from inside to outside Do not eject a CD when the CD operating LED is on The figures used for the description are of a representative model Therefore the figures may differ from the real ones Using a CD that is not in the shape of a circle is not recommended Connecting t...

Page 58: ... tray in until it clicks 3 Push the CD tray inward until it clicks The CD drive status indicator is turned on A CD drive s reading and writing speed may differ depending on the condition and type of the media To eject a CD when the CD drive does not work or the computer is off place the end of a paper clip into the Emergency Hole until the CD tray is ejected External type CD drive ODD To be purcha...

Page 59: ...e multi 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 da...

Page 60: ... Files 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 Windows 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 remov...

Page 61: ...tting To share 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 l...

Page 62: ...display device and then connect the display device to the computer About the connection cable Users should additionally purchase the necessary connection cables Analog Monitor D SUB Cable HDMI to micro HDMI Cable Connecting to the monitor port Optional Connect an external monitor TV or projector that supports the D SUB interface to display the image on a wider screen You can give better presentati...

Page 63: ...evice is expanded to the external device 3 ִփ ࢿـ ࢠ ѿ ء ध ִփ Second screen only The contents are displayed only on the screen of the external device Alternatively to set up dual view Open the Display Settings window in the Control Panel select Monitor 2 and select the Expand to fit to this monitor checkbox to set dual view For more detailed information refer to the Windows online help Connecting th...

Page 64: ... ᖅᱶ Second Screen Select a desired monitor mode 3 ִփ ࢿـ ࢠ ѿ ء ध ִփ PC screen only The contents are only displayed on the PC monitor current device 3 ִփ ࢿـ ࢠ ѿ ء ध ִփ Duplicate The contents of the current device are displayed on the external device as well 3 ִփ ࢿـ ࢠ ѿ ء ध ִփ Extend The screen of the current device is expanded to the external device 3 ִփ ࢿـ ࢠ ѿ ء ध ִփ Second screen only The contents...

Page 65: ...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 Or use built in microphone 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 not right cli...

Page 66: ...our 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 t...

Page 67: ...for reading electronic books No effect This is the default picture mode Samsung Computer s Defective LCD pixel management standard Although Samsung Electronics Co Ltd observes strict quality and confidence specifications for LCD manufacturing the company must inevitably allow a few defective cells in panels due to a technological limitation of the manufacturing process Therefore Samsung observes a...

Page 68: ...ry power to save battery power consumption LCD bad pixels principle of computer Samsung observes the specifications 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 ...

Page 69: ...on the operating system Since the procedures for other Windows operating systems are similar use the computer referring to these descriptions 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 adapter to the wired LAN port 2 Connect the LAN cable to the connected LAN adapter LAN adapte...

Page 70: ... on your computer s Network Device 5 Select Internet Protocol Version 4 TCP IPv4 from the list of Network Components and click Properties The Network Component name may differ depending on the Operating System Installed To add a network component click Install in the screen shown in the figure above You can add clients services and protocols Wired Network ...

Page 71: ...ck 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 pane 2 Right click on the Wired Ethernet Connection and select Properties 3 Click Configure Power Management tab Select Allow this device to wake the computer then click OK Restart the system If the system wakes up from Sleep mode eve...

Page 72: ...hibernate mode restoring the network takes about 3 seconds When the network is restored it operates at 100Mbps 1Gbps When system is running on battery some time it may take a few second extra after inserting LAN cable to be able to connect to internet This symptom happen as a result of power saving feature to reduce battery consumption When system is running on battery the Wired LAN speed is decre...

Page 73: ...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 74: ...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 75: ...e pictures in this manual may differ from the actual product depending on your WWAN device model 1 Click Charms Settings áᔪ Ŗᮁ ᰆ ᖅᱶ Network to display available mobile broadband networks as shown below If there are no available network service providers listed under Mobile broadband turn off the computer and insert the SIM card correctly and then turn on the computer 2 Select a carrier name to con...

Page 76: ...n is only supported for models with TPM security chip For more information refer to the online help for the program The program version described in this manual is subject to change and the screenshots and terms used in this manual may differ from the actual product Setting Up the TPM To use the TPM function you have to complete the following steps 1 Initializing the TPM chip Initializes the authe...

Page 77: ... Otherwise you will not be able to access the files and folders after re initialization 1 Restart the computer When the Samsung logo screen appears press the F2 key repeatedly 2 If the BIOS screen appears select the Security TPM Configuration item and press Enter TPM Device Aptio Setup Utility Copy C 2012 American Megatrends Inc Disabled Enabled Enabled 3 Set the TPM Device item to Enabled and set...

Page 78: ...mputer automatically restarts Initialization of the TPM chip has been completed Now install the TPM program and register the TPM program Installing the TPM program You can install the TPM program as follows Install the program according to the procedures below This program is only provided for models with Recovery and the TPM function Method 1 1 Run Recovery and click on System Software If your co...

Page 79: ...eboot your computer again Registering the TPM program 1 From the Start Screen right click any area and select All apps in the bottom right corner Then click Infineon Security Platform Solution Security Platform Management User Settings with administrator authority Alternatively double click the icon on the Taskbar and run initialization with administrator authority 2 The security authentication se...

Page 80: ...pying them to the virtual drive The virtual drive is created in the following location Using the TPM program For more information about using the TPM program refer to the online help for the program Encrypting a file folder This function enables encrypting files and folders You can safely protect documents through the Encrypt File System EFS The Encrypt File System EFS function is supported by the...

Page 81: ...x only appears when the folder is encrypted If the current operating system is Windows 8 7 the user account control window appears In this case click Continue 3 In the user authentication window enter the Basic user password you entered when registering the user and click OK 4 You will be able to confirm that the color of the folder file name in the encrypted folder has been changed to green ...

Page 82: ...a In the created virtual drive PSD you can create files and folders as with a normal drive e g drive C and you can use confidential data saved on another drive by copying the data to the virtual drive PSD When the virtual drive PSD does not appear You can only use the virtual drive PSD when you have selected the Personal Secure Drive PSD option during the program registration If you have not selec...

Page 83: ...indow enter the basic user password and click OK 3 If you click Start Computer you will be able to confirm that the Personal Secure Drive is created Note that when you have copied confidential data to the PSD the original data files are not encrypted When you have to register again to erase the authentication information on the TPM chip To register a user again you need to delete the existing auth...

Page 84: ...n Finish 7 Now the virtual drive has been deleted Deleting the existing authentication information saved on the TPM chip 1 On the desktop select the Charms menu Settings Control Panel Programs Uninstall a program Infineon TPM Professional Package Then click Uninstall 2 If the message window appears click Yes to remove the program 3 If the Infineon Security Platform message appears click No 4 Click...

Page 85: ...ew the photo video and music files saved on the computer Depending on the version of the program some functions may not be provided or different functions may be provided Third party software related services For descriptions about and service requests for third party software please contact the relevant manufacturer Some troubleshooting actions in response to service requests may not work dependi...

Page 86: ...tudio 2 Select a photo to edit 3 Select an editing mode from the lower right bar The content of the top left bar differs depending on the selected editing mode Back to Home Apply effects to the current photo Editing mode Open a new file Undo changes Redo changes Share to SNS Save as 4 When done save the image as a different name ...

Page 87: ...87 Chapter 3 Using the computer Using the Multimedia App Optional Using the S Player app 1 On the Start screen select S Player 2 From the menu bar click Open Open File and then select a file to play ...

Page 88: ...uploaded files from Samsung mobile devices Specify a shared folder and get instant access to the content of the folder on the move For more information refer to the Help section of this application SideSync You can use SideSync to share and control the display between the computer and Samsung mobile devices or share files between them Select one from the following two options Keyboard Mouse Sharin...

Page 89: ... connected to the internet SW Update does not provide any updates for device drivers or software programs installed separately by the user 1 From the Start Screen right click any area and select All apps in the bottom right corner Then click SW Update 2 If the program is running for the first time the User Agreement for personal information use appears Click Agree 3 The SW Update program runs Sele...

Page 90: ...ding on the model 1 From the Start Screen right click any area and select All apps in the bottom right corner Then 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 Troubleshootin...

Page 91: ...cting the 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 ...

Page 92: ...BIOS Setup 93 Setting a Boot Password 95 Changing the Boot Priority 98 Battery 99 Chapter 4 Settings and Upgrade ...

Page 93: ...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 94: ...Advanced Using this menu you can configure the major chipsets and additional functions Security Used to configure security functions including passwords Boot This menu enables you to configure peripherals and booting related settings such as the boot priority Boot to Device This menu enables you to boot to an external device System BIOS Setup Keys In the BIOS Setup you have to use the keyboard Lef...

Page 95: ...ver 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 level 1 Select the Security menu in the BIOS Setup 2 In the Set Supervisor Password item press Enter Apti...

Page 96: ... 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 97: ... 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 98: ...omputer restarts press F2 several times 3 Enter the BIOS Setup Select the Boot menu in the BIOS Setup Aptio Setup Utility Copy C 2012 American Megatrends Inc Boot Device Priority Secure Boot Off OS Mode Selection Smart Battery Calibration UEFI OS 4 Set the Boot Device Priority Boot Option 1 item on the right screen to USB device Aptio Setup Utility Copy C 2012 American Megatrends Inc Boot Option P...

Page 99: ...use at a temperature 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 th...

Page 100: ... battery icon in the system tray of the Taskbar to confirm the remaining battery charge Battery Usage Time Information A battery is an expendable supply so when using it over a long time the capacity battery life is shortened If the battery life is reduced to under half of its initial time we recommend purchasing a new battery When not using the battery for a long time store the battery after char...

Page 101: ...ll be extended Using the power management program This program helps you use the battery more efficiently and supports the power mode optimized for the operating environment 1 Click Charms menu on the Desktop Settings áᔪ Ŗᮁ ᰆ ᖅᱶ Control Panel Hardware and Sound Power Options Alternatively right click the power measuring device icon in the notification area of the taskbar and select Power Options 2...

Page 102: ...terms may differ from actual product depending on the computer model and driver version 1 Disconnect the AC power adapter after turning off the computer 2 Turn the computer back on and press the F2 key to enter the Setup screen 3 Move to the Boot Smart Battery Calibration item using the direction keys and press Enter Aptio Setup Utility Copy C 2012 American Megatrends Inc Boot Device Priority Secu...

Page 103: ...Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Recovering Backing up the Computer Optional 104 Reinstalling Windows Optional 111 Q A 114 ...

Page 104: ...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 105: ... From the Start Screen right click any area and select All apps in the bottom right corner Then 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...

Page 106: ...king 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 107: ...image 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 108: ...ely 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 ...

Page 109: ...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 110: ...our 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 x86 P...

Page 111: ...ating 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 CD drive 2 If the Select Windows Installation window appears click Install Now When the Select Update window appears click on the...

Page 112: ...ivers 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 selecte...

Page 113: ... appears select I accept the license terms and then click Next For Windows 7 8 this screen may not appear depending on the version 6 When the window asking for the installation type appears click Custom For Windows 7 8 this screen may not appear depending on the version 7 When a window appears asking for the location to install the operating system to select the partition of the disk drive and the...

Page 114: ...city 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 towards ...

Page 115: ... the Start Screen Q4 Since I m familiar with Windows 7 I would like the Desktop screen to appear as it does in Windows 7 A Currently there is no way to set the Desktop to appear by default Press the Windows key D key simultaneously to reveal the Desktop when the Start screen appears This is currently the only workaround Q5 How can I install a printer driver A Run your driver installation file and ...

Page 116: ...ive X How to activate 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 Q9 I want to remove the pre installed Windows 8 operating system 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 vi...

Page 117: ...Play Device 2 Change the option to Digital Audio HDMI HDMI device HDMI Output or another option and click Set as Default Then click OK Others Q1 You can configure your computer in the same way as existing Windows systems A If you want to start your computer in DOS via a USB device set the Fast BIOS Mode item in the Boot menu in the BIOS Setup to Disabled before using this feature ...

Page 118: ...rmation 119 Replacement Parts and Accessories 121 Regulatory Compliance Statements 123 WEEE Symbol Information 137 Samsung Packaging Take Back Program 138 TCO Certified for corresponding models only 139 Product Specifications 140 Glossary 142 ...

Page 119: ...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 120: ... 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 121: ...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 122: ...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 123: ...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 124: ...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 125: ...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 126: ...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 127: ...the FCC For body worn operation this model meets the FCC RF exposure guidelines when used with Samsung accessory designated for this product Non compliance with the above restrictions may result in violation of FCC RF exposure guidelines RF exposure or SAR information can viewed on line at http www fcc gov oet ea fccid This site uses this product FCC ID number on the outside of the product Sometim...

Page 128: ... 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 prevent radio interference to the licensed service this device is intended to be operated indoors and away from windows to provide maximum shielding Equipment or its transmit antenn...

Page 129: ...orization to use it Contact manufacturer for service Si l appareil est équipé d une bande 2 4 G ou 5 G Des dispositifs de basse puissance de type radio LAN périphériques de communication sans fil par radiofréquence RF fonctionnant sur une bande de 2 4GHz 5GHz sont peut être intégrés dans votre appareil Cette section est applicable uniquement si ces dispositifs sont présents Consultez l étiquette d...

Page 130: ...arés par l utilisateur Ne les modifiez en aucune façon La modification d un dispositif sans fil annulera votre autorisation à son utilisation Contactez le fabricant pour la réparation Brazil Este produto esta homologado pela ANATEL de acordo com os procedimentos regulamentados pela Resolucao 242 2000 e atende aos requisitos tecnicos aplicados Este equipamento opera em caráter secundário isto é não...

Page 131: ...ce 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 European Union or associated areas if a CE mark with a Notified Body Registration Number and the Alert Symbol is on the system label The power output of the wireless device or devices t...

Page 132: ...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 133: ...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 134: ...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 135: ...upérieure 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 France The low band 5 15 5 35 GHz is for indoor use only RF Exposure General Statement on RF energy Your Notebook PC contains a transmitter and a receiver When it is ON it receives a...

Page 136: ...ections or using hands free devices to keep your Notebook PC away from the head and body Further information on this subject can be obtained from the WHO home page http www who int peh emf WHO Fact sheet 193 June 2000 RTC CAUTION CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer Discard used batteries accord...

Page 137: ...ers 18002668282 180030008282 This product is RoHS compliant Correct disposal of batteries in this product Applicable in countries with separate collection systems This marking on the battery manual or packaging indicates that the batteries in this product should not be disposed of with other household waste at the end of their working life Where marked the chemical symbols Hg Cd or Pb indicate tha...

Page 138: ...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 139: ... 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 140: ...Output 19VDC 2 1A 19VDC 3 16A 19VDC 4 74A 19VDC 6 32A PC Rating Optional 19VDC 2 1A 40W 19VDC 3 16A 60W 19VDC 4 74A 90W 19VDC 6 32A 120W Optional components may not be provided or different components may be provided depending on the computer model The system specifications are subject to change without notice The Storage device capacity of a computer in which Recovery is installed is represented ...

Page 141: ...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 SAMSUNG has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency The ENERGY STAR Program has reduced greenhouse gas emissions and saved energy through voluntary labeling ...

Page 142: ... 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 143: ...refers to a small image that represents a file that users can use IEEE802 XX This is a set fo specifications developed by the 802 committee of IEEE for the LAN connection method called XX LAN Local Area Network A communications network connecting computers printers and other devices within a local area such as within a building A LAN enables all connected devices to interact with other devices on ...

Page 144: ...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 145: ...System File System Files refer to files that are read and used by the Windows operating system In general system files must not be deleted 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 interfac...

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