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Chapter 3

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Summary of Contents for XE500C13

Page 1: ...ard Slot Optional 36 Connecting an External Display Device Optional 38 Network Optional 39 LCD Brightness Control 40 Battery Chapter 3 Chrome OS 43 All about Chrome OS 45 Get on the web 47 Discover web apps 48 FAQ 49 Recovery Optional Chapter 4 Appendix 51 Important Safety Information 53 Replacement Parts and Accessories 55 Regulatory Compliance Statements 70 WEEE Symbol Information 71 Samsung Pac...

Page 2: ...Before You Start 3 Safety Precautions 7 Proper Posture During Computer Use 21 Overview 24 Turn the Computer On and Off 27 Chapter 1 Getting Started ...

Page 3: ...actual appearance of the product This manual decribes procedures for using both the mouse and the touchpad The User manual supplied with this computer may vary depending on your model Safety Precaution Notations Icon Notation Description Warning Failure to follow instructions marked with this symbol may cause personal injury and or fatality Caution Failure to follow instructions marked with this s...

Page 4: ...UNG 726 7864 USA 1 800 SAMSUNG 726 7864 Canada 1 800 SAMSUNG 726 7864 1 905 696 9011 Toronto 1 604 273 0680 Vancouver France 01 48 63 00 00 Germany 01805 SAMSUNG 726 7864 0 14 min Italy 800 SAMSUNG 726 7864 Netherlands 0900 SAMSUNG 726 7864 0 10 min Belgium 02 201 2418 Sweden 0771 SAMSUNG 726 7864 Norway 815 56 480 Finland 030 6227 515 Denmark 70 70 19 70 Hong Kong 852 3698 4698 Brazil 4004 0000 0...

Page 5: ... to change without prior notice please refer to the warranty card supplied with the product for more information For the international warranty information please refer to the warranty card supplied with the product or the International Warranty banner at http www samsung com sec support guarantee do Precautions for Operating System Support If a problem occurs because of the reinstallation of othe...

Page 6: ... Capacity Representation The memory capacity reported in the Chrome OS is less than the actual capacity of memory This is because BIOS or a video adapter uses a portion of memory or claims it for further use E g For 1GB 1 024MB memory installed OS Windows Chrome etc may report the capacity as 1 022MB or less ...

Page 7: ...ng time This increases the risk that a malfunction or damage to the product will occur Be careful that people are not exposed to the computer s ventilator adapter etc as they generate heat over a long period of time when your PC is powered on Exposing a part of your body close to the heat from the vent or AC adapter for long periods of time may cause a burn Avoid blocking the vent at the bottom or...

Page 8: ...ectric shock Do not 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...

Page 9: ...o 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 or step onto the power cord or AC adapter to avoid damaging the power cord or AC adapter If the cord...

Page 10: ...ven fatality Do not use the computer in a badly ventilated location such as on bedding on a pillow or cushion etc and do not use it in a location such as room with floor heating as it may cause the computer to overheat Take care that the computer vents on the side or the bottom are not blocked especially in these environments If the vents are blocked the computer may overheat and it may cause a co...

Page 11: ...also Using a broken computer may cause electric shock or fire hazard Never heat the product or battery or put the product or battery into a fire Do not put or use the product or battery in a hot location such as a sauna inside a vehicle exposed to the heat and so on There is a danger of an explosion or fire Take care not to allow metal objects such as a key or clip to touch the battery terminal me...

Page 12: ...re is a danger of electric 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 al...

Page 13: ... computer with other items such as the adapter mouse books etc take care not to press anything against the notebook computer If a heavy object is pressed against the notebook computer a white spot or stain may appear on the LCD Therefore take care not to apply any pressure to the notebook In this case place the notebook computer in a separate compartment away from the other objects Before upgradin...

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: ...es 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 it may cause overheating and deformation of the product Do not press the Eject Button wh...

Page 16: ... eject method using paperclip should not be used while the disk is in motion Make sure to use the emergency disk eject method only when the Optical Disk Drive has stopped There is a danger of injury Do not place your face close to the Optical Disk Drive tray when it is operating There is a danger of injury due to an abrupt ejection Check CDs for cracks and damage prior to use It may damage the dis...

Page 17: ...y Samsung Electronics enquire at your service center before connecting the device There is a danger of damaging the product Storage and Movement Related When moving the product turn the power off and separate all connected cables first The product might be damaged or users may trip over the cables For long periods of not using the notebook computer discharge the battery and preserve as it is detac...

Page 18: ...hard disk drive itself 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 progr...

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

Page 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 so for reading a b...

Page 24: ...al color and appearance of the computer may differ from the pictures used in this guide 2 1 3 4 7 6 5 1 Camera Using this camera you can take still pictures and record video 2 Microphone You can use the built in microphone 3 LCD The screen images are displayed here 4 Power Button Turns the computer on and off 5 Touchpad Use the touchpad to move the pointer on the screen or click items 6 Keyboard A...

Page 25: ... as a keyboard mouse digital camera etc Using a chargeable USB port you can access or charge a USB device 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 Micro SD Card Slot This slot is for micro SD cards Right View 1 2 1 Earset headset Jack Use this jack to connect your earset or headset 2 USB 2 ...

Page 26: ...arging a USB device The battery power level may be reduced when charging a USB device while the computer is powered by the battery The charging status of the USB device is not displayed on the computer This feature may not be available with some USB devices Bottom View 1 1 Speaker The built in speaker is located here ...

Page 27: ...d hold the Power button for about 2 seconds to lock the system In this lock state press and hold the Power button for 2 seconds to shut down the Chromebook To shut down the Chromebook when the system has frozen unexpectedly press and hold the Power button for at least 8 seconds Controlling the power of the Chromebook If the Lid is closed When there is no input for a predetermined period of time If...

Page 28: ...Keyboard 29 Touchpad 31 Multi Card Slot Optional 34 Connecting an External Display Device Optional 36 Network Optional 38 LCD Brightness Control 39 Battery 40 Chapter 2 Using the computer ...

Page 29: ...ay differ depending on your country The following mainly describes the shortcut keys Shortcut Keys Here is an overview of the shortcut keys on the top row of the keyboard Shortcut Keys Function Go to the previous page in your browser history Go to the next page in your browser history Reload your current page Open your page in full screen mode Enter Overview mode which shows all windows ...

Page 30: ...old the Shift key down to enter upper case letters shift Hot key function Press the following keys at the same time You can check the hot keys in Chrome OS ctrl alt Search key Where you d find the Caps Lock key on a traditional keyboard we ve put the Search key Press the Search key to move the pointer to the address bar of the apps list If you really need Caps Lock go to the Settings page to make ...

Page 31: ...ad The pictures in this manual may differ from the actual screenshots and the appearance of the touchpad may differ depending on the model 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 Touchpad ...

Page 32: ...do this by quickly clicking twice on the click area ClickClick TapTap or Right Button Function To right click place two fingers on the touch area and tap once You can also do this by placing two fingers on the click area and clicking once Tap Click or Drag Function Dragging refers to moving an item to another place after selecting it To drag an item to a new location press the click area and hold ...

Page 33: ...d Settings If your touchpad is too sensitive you can adjust your settings by following these steps 1 Click the list icon on the top right corner of your browser 2 Select Settings 3 Go to Device Touchpad speed and change the settings as appropriate Touchpad ...

Page 34: ...fer from the picture in this manual Insert the memory card into the multi card slot in the direction printed on the slot The data transfer rate may diff er depending on the specification of the memory card Using the card 1 Insert a memory card into the multi card slot in the correct direction ex micro SD card Memory Card Naming The following table shows the full names of memory cards for each abbr...

Page 35: ...he tip of the memory card in to pop it out Take the tip of the card and remove it Available data formats depend on the current version of the Chrome operating system Data on the card can be saved to the Download folder under Apps list Files The maximum file size will vary depending on Chrome OS ...

Page 36: ... picture on the wider screen of the external device when you give a presentation or watch a video or movie The following mainly describes the TV Before you start check the port and cable of the external display device and then connect the display device to the computer About the Connection Cable Users should additionally purchase the necessary connection cables HDMI Cable ...

Page 37: ...s only supported for models that support a TV output port HDMI When a TV provides more than one HDMI port connect the computer to the DVI IN port When connecting the computer to a TV switch the external input mode of the TV to HDMI 2 Connect the power cable of the external monitor or TV or projector to the Chromebook and turn on the external monitor 3 The current Chromebook screen extends to the e...

Page 38: ...ottom right corner of the log in screen and the Wi Fi list appears Wi Fi List Network icon 2 To connect to a network simply select its name in the network menu 3 If the connection is successfully established the network icon is displayed as If the network is not properly connected it is represented as The number of activated bars in the network icon represents the signal strength of the wireless L...

Page 39: ...f 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 Bright and Dark 4 or less Instructions for Cleaning the LCD Clean the LC...

Page 40: ...to protect the product and users You will be charged for this service Use only chargers specified in the User Manual Never heat the battery pack put it near or in a fire or 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 The location of the internal battery How to Char...

Page 41: ...en 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 charging it to 30 40 of its capacity This extends the battery lifetime ...

Page 42: ...All about Chrome OS 43 Get on the web 45 Discover web apps 47 FAQ 48 Recovery Optional 49 Chapter 3 Chrome OS ...

Page 43: ...s synced go to Settings Personal Stuff Always connected Now you can stay online at home outdoors or on your morning commute because your Chromebook makes it easy to get online anywhere anytime via Wi Fi and if included mobile broadband service Built in security Your Chromebook is much safer than a regular computer Each webpage and application you visit runs in a restricted environment So if you vi...

Page 44: ...nces Please refer to the link When reading from or writing to external storage devices with the filing system https support google com chromebook answer 183093 hl en When playing certain local video or music files https support google com chromebook answer 183093 hl en When using a local printer https support google com chromebook topic 2586004 hl en parent 2586068 ctx to pic For additional inquir...

Page 45: ...wser settings are saved in the Google account you can use the same settings even on another Chromebook 1 Enter the email address and the password that are used for your Google account To add a user click Add User 2 Click Sign in If the network connection fails or if you do not have a Google account click Add User to log in with the guest account Desktop When you have completed the login the Deskto...

Page 46: ...ing button Minimize the window or move it to the left or right 2 New tab button Click to see your apps and most visited sites 3 Navigation buttons Go back forward or reload your page 4 Address bar Search or enter a web address 5 Bookmark Bookmark the page 6 Setting Click to adjust your browser settings To learn about using the browser visit the Help Center at https support google com chromebook ...

Page 47: ...synced to your account so you always have access to your apps and extensions To open the Chrome Web Store open a new tab and click the store icon You can also get to the store directly by visiting http chrome google com webstore To use the Web Store you must have the latest version of the Chrome browser installed Some items purchased from the Web Store may not work depending on your computer speci...

Page 48: ...rint service for printing If the printer supports cloud printing you can print without connecting the Chromebook and the printer Also you don t need to install the printer driver on the Chromebook For more information about the Google Cloud Printing service please refer to http www google com cloudprint ...

Page 49: ...very image to be updated onto the SD card or USB flash drive For the procedures to save a recovery image onto the SD card or USB flash drive refer to the Chrome OS Help https support google com chromebook answer 1080595 2 Open the LCD panel and press the power button to turn the power off 3 Insert the SD card or the USB flash drive containing the recovery image and press both the Refresh button an...

Page 50: ... 4 Appendix Important Safety Information 51 Replacement Parts and Accessories 53 Regulatory Compliance Statements 55 WEEE Symbol Information 70 Samsung Packaging Take Back Program 71 Product Specifications 72 ...

Page 51: ...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 52: ...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 c...

Page 53: ...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 54: ...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 55: ...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 56: ...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 57: ...t 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 freq...

Page 58: ...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 59: ...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 60: ...G 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 61: ...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 62: ...ith EU approved radio devices This Product is a Notebook computer 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 device...

Page 63: ...siciones 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 64: ...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 65: ...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 66: ...e 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 incorre...

Page 67: ...s highest transmitting power the actual SAR of this device while operating is typically below that indicated above This is due to automatic changes to the power level of the device to ensure it only uses the minimum level required to reach the network The World Health Organization has stated that present scientific information does not indicate the need for any special precautions for the use of m...

Page 68: ...s highest transmitting power the actual SAR of this device while operating is typically below that indicated above This is due to automatic changes to the power level of the device to ensure it only uses the minimum level required to reach the network The World Health Organization has stated that present scientific information does not indicate the need for any special precautions for the use of m...

Page 69: ...otebook PC is located in the top of the LCD Failure to observe these instructions could result in your RF exposure exceeding the relevant guideline limits Limiting exposure to radio frequency RF fields For individuals concerned about limiting their exposure to RF fields the World Health Organisation WHO provides the following advice Precautionary measures Present scientific information does not in...

Page 70: ...2668282 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 that the ba...

Page 71: ...ake back at no cost to you Simply call the following number for the locations nearest you CRT Processing LLC 877 278 0799 Kathy Severson Logistics contact Dispose 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 ...

Page 72: ...erating AC DC Rating Input 100 240VAC 50 60Hz Output 12VDC 2 2A PC Rating 12VDC 2 2A 26W 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 amount of memory that Windows can use may be smaller than the actual amount of memory available For this product you cannot install ...

Page 73: ... in this product contains copyrighted software that is licensed under the GPL LGPL You may obtain the complete Corresponding Source code from website http git chromium org gitweb This offer is valid to anyone in receipt of this information 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 Pr...

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