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... Optional) 53 Multi Card Slot (Optional) 55 Connecting an External Display Device 59 Adjusting the Volume 61 LCD Brightness Control 62 Wired Network 65 Wireless Network (Optional) 67 Using the Multimedia App (Optional) 71 Samsung Software Update Chapter 1 Getting Started 1 72 Diagnosing the Computer Status and Troubleshooting 73 Using the Security Slot (Optional) Chapter 4. Using Windows 8 33 What is Microsoft Windows 8? 34 Screen At a Glance 36 Using the Charms 38 Using Apps 41 Windows Hot Key Function Chapter 3. Settings and Upgrade 75 BIOS Setup 77 Setting a Boot Password 80 Changing...
... Optional) 53 Multi Card Slot (Optional) 55 Connecting an External Display Device 59 Adjusting the Volume 61 LCD Brightness Control 62 Wired Network 65 Wireless Network (Optional) 67 Using the Multimedia App (Optional) 71 Samsung Software Update Chapter 1 Getting Started 1 72 Diagnosing the Computer Status and Troubleshooting 73 Using the Security Slot (Optional) Chapter 4. Using Windows 8 33 What is Microsoft Windows 8? 34 Screen At a Glance 36 Using the Charms 38 Using Apps 41 Windows Hot Key Function Chapter 3. Settings and Upgrade 75 BIOS Setup 77 Setting a Boot Password 80 Changing...
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..., light cigar, etc. over or on the manual supplied with the parts. Failure to the product. Make sure to the connectors or ports of fire. Do not use your computer and AC-Adapter on your lap or soft surfaces. Connect only permitted devices to have the product tested by a safety service engineer after a repair. Close the LCD panel only after checking if the notebook...
..., light cigar, etc. over or on the manual supplied with the parts. Failure to the product. Make sure to the connectors or ports of fire. Do not use your computer and AC-Adapter on your lap or soft surfaces. Connect only permitted devices to have the product tested by a safety service engineer after a repair. Close the LCD panel only after checking if the notebook...
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... During Computer Use Chapter 1 Getting Started 22 Eye Position Keep the monitor or LCD away from your palm over the keyboard while typing. •• Do not hold the mouse with excessive force. •• Do not press the keyboard, touchpad or mouse with excessive force. •• It is recommended connecting an external keyboard and mouse when using the computer. •• When entering contents...
... During Computer Use Chapter 1 Getting Started 22 Eye Position Keep the monitor or LCD away from your palm over the keyboard while typing. •• Do not hold the mouse with excessive force. •• Do not press the keyboard, touchpad or mouse with excessive force. •• It is recommended connecting an external keyboard and mouse when using the computer. •• When entering contents...
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... Started 27 1 DC Jack 2 Wired LAN Port A jack to connect the AC adapter that supplies power to connect a monitor, TV or projector supporting a 15pin D-SUB interface. Connect the Ethernet cable to this port. 3 USB 2.0 Port (Optional) You can connect USB devices to the USB port such as a keyboard/mouse, digital camera, etc. 4 Monitor Port Digital Video/ 5 Audio Port (HDMI) (Optional) A port used to this port, you can connect an HDMI cable to connect the headphones. 8 Multi Card Slot (Optional) A card slot supports multi cards. Using this port. You can enjoy digital video...
... Started 27 1 DC Jack 2 Wired LAN Port A jack to connect the AC adapter that supplies power to connect a monitor, TV or projector supporting a 15pin D-SUB interface. Connect the Ethernet cable to this port. 3 USB 2.0 Port (Optional) You can connect USB devices to the USB port such as a keyboard/mouse, digital camera, etc. 4 Monitor Port Digital Video/ 5 Audio Port (HDMI) (Optional) A port used to this port, you can connect an HDMI cable to connect the headphones. 8 Multi Card Slot (Optional) A card slot supports multi cards. Using this port. You can enjoy digital video...
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Using the computer Keyboard 43 Touchpad 47 CD Drive (ODD, Optional) 52 Multi Card Slot (Optional) 53 Connecting an External Display Device 55 Adjusting the Volume 59 LCD Brightness Control 61 Wired Network 62 Wireless Network (Optional) 65 Using the Multimedia App (Optional) 67 Samsung Software Update 71 Diagnosing the Computer Status and Troubleshooting 72 Using the Security Slot (Optional) 73 Chapter 3.
Using the computer Keyboard 43 Touchpad 47 CD Drive (ODD, Optional) 52 Multi Card Slot (Optional) 53 Connecting an External Display Device 55 Adjusting the Volume 59 LCD Brightness Control 61 Wired Network 62 Wireless Network (Optional) 65 Using the Multimedia App (Optional) 67 Samsung Software Update 71 Diagnosing the Computer Status and Troubleshooting 72 Using the Security Slot (Optional) 73 Chapter 3.
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The following sections. Keyboard Shortcut key functions and procedures are discussed in the following mainly describes the shortcut keys. Shortcut Keys You can use the following functions by pressing the keys below with the Fn key. + Chapter 3. Using the computer 43 •• The keyboard image may differ from the actual keyboard. •• The keyboard may differ depending on your country.
The following sections. Keyboard Shortcut key functions and procedures are discussed in the following mainly describes the shortcut keys. Shortcut Keys You can use the following functions by pressing the keys below with the Fn key. + Chapter 3. Using the computer 43 •• The keyboard image may differ from the actual keyboard. •• The keyboard may differ depending on your country.
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... some applications. Touchpad Num Lock (Optional) Scroll Lock Turns the Touchpad function on or off . Turns the numeric keyboard on or off . This mode enables quick booting when the booting process has slowed down without changing the cursor location in the right side of the keyboard is installed. You can select operation mode when you can only use this function when the Easy SpeedUp Manager program is enabled. When using an external mouse only, you need maximum system performance...
... some applications. Touchpad Num Lock (Optional) Scroll Lock Turns the Touchpad function on or off . Turns the numeric keyboard on or off . This mode enables quick booting when the booting process has slowed down without changing the cursor location in the right side of the keyboard is installed. You can select operation mode when you can only use this function when the Easy SpeedUp Manager program is enabled. When using an external mouse only, you need maximum system performance...
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Using the computer 46 Other Function Keys Performs the right-click mouse function (touchpad). key combination to Numeric Key (For 15/17 inch models) If you press the Num Lock key, you can use the numeric keys. Chapter 3. Keyboard Screen Brightness Control + Or + Volume Control + Or + Alternatively, press the + turn the volume on or off.
Using the computer 46 Other Function Keys Performs the right-click mouse function (touchpad). key combination to Numeric Key (For 15/17 inch models) If you press the Num Lock key, you can use the numeric keys. Chapter 3. Keyboard Screen Brightness Control + Or + Volume Control + Or + Alternatively, press the + turn the volume on or off.
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If a network key is displayed next to the corresponding AP. AP List 3 When the AP connection is completed, Connected is set for the AP, enter the network key and then click OK. Using the computer 66 2 Click Connect. If you can use the wireless network. For the network key, please ask your network administrator. Chapter 3. You can connect to the Internet via the AP using the Wireless LAN connection method provided by Windows. ᰆ⊹ 1 If...
If a network key is displayed next to the corresponding AP. AP List 3 When the AP connection is completed, Connected is set for the AP, enter the network key and then click OK. Using the computer 66 2 Click Connect. If you can use the wireless network. For the network key, please ask your network administrator. Chapter 3. You can connect to the Internet via the AP using the Wireless LAN connection method provided by Windows. ᰆ⊹ 1 If...
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Chapter 4. Settings and Upgrade BIOS Setup 75 Setting a Boot Password 77 Changing the Boot Priority 80 Upgrading Memory 81 Battery 83
Chapter 4. Settings and Upgrade BIOS Setup 75 Setting a Boot Password 77 Changing the Boot Priority 80 Upgrading Memory 81 Battery 83
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... Setup Notice window, the settings are not allowed. 4 The supervisor password has been set. Settings and Upgrade 77 If you set a Supervisor Password, you need to increase the security level. 3 Enter a password, press , re-enter the password for confirmation, and press again. In this case, a service fee will need to enter the BIOS Setup. You can disable the Supervisor Password, and the User Password is pressed. Setting a Supervisor Password If you set a password, you have to enter the password...
... Setup Notice window, the settings are not allowed. 4 The supervisor password has been set. Settings and Upgrade 77 If you set a Supervisor Password, you need to increase the security level. 3 Enter a password, press , re-enter the password for confirmation, and press again. In this case, a service fee will need to enter the BIOS Setup. You can disable the Supervisor Password, and the User Password is pressed. Setting a Supervisor Password If you set a password, you have to enter the password...
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... Password. •• The hard disk drive password setting function is set, you have been configured. Before configuring a user password, a supervisor password must have to enter a password to the major settings in advance. Setting up the computer. If you can turn the computer on but you cannot change the hard disk drive password or the HDD Password Frozen message appears when entering the BIOS Setup and then selecting Security > HDD Password, press the Power button to Enabled. This helps prevent unauthorized access to boot up a Hard Disk Drive Password (Optional...
... Password. •• The hard disk drive password setting function is set, you have been configured. Before configuring a user password, a supervisor password must have to enter a password to the major settings in advance. Setting up the computer. If you can turn the computer on but you cannot change the hard disk drive password or the HDD Password Frozen message appears when entering the BIOS Setup and then selecting Security > HDD Password, press the Power button to Enabled. This helps prevent unauthorized access to boot up a Hard Disk Drive Password (Optional...
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... in Sleep mode. Fixing Screw 2 Insert a new memory module into the memory slot at the bottom of the memory slot. Adding or Replacing Memory Modules 1 Remove the screw on the computer. Memory Slot Do not replace or install memory when the computer is recommended. •• The images used for the illustration are 2 memory slots and users can replace the installed memory or add new memory. •• Replace or install new memory only after shutting the computer down completely. Disconnect main power...
... in Sleep mode. Fixing Screw 2 Insert a new memory module into the memory slot at the bottom of the memory slot. Adding or Replacing Memory Modules 1 Remove the screw on the computer. Memory Slot Do not replace or install memory when the computer is recommended. •• The images used for the illustration are 2 memory slots and users can replace the installed memory or add new memory. •• Replace or install new memory only after shutting the computer down completely. Disconnect main power...
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... hard disk or SSD capacity is less than 64 GB, the Recovery program is not supported by the Recovery program. Troubleshooting 88 If a problem occurs with your computer to the program's Help section for more information. •• An ODD (CD/DVD drive, etc.) is not provided. •• The instructions are provided based on the version. Refer to the default (factory) settings...
... hard disk or SSD capacity is less than 64 GB, the Recovery program is not supported by the Recovery program. Troubleshooting 88 If a problem occurs with your computer to the program's Help section for more information. •• An ODD (CD/DVD drive, etc.) is not provided. •• The instructions are provided based on the version. Refer to the default (factory) settings...
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... Windows, install Windows according to the descriptions in [Reinstalling when Windows does not start Windows, or if you select Go online to backup all important data. Samsung Electronics shall not be supplied depending on the hard disk drive. •• Make sure to get the latest updates for installation in Windows 1 Insert the SYSTEM RECOVERY MEDIA into the DVD drive. 2 If the Select Windows Installation window appears, click Install Now. These descriptions are installed...
... Windows, install Windows according to the descriptions in [Reinstalling when Windows does not start Windows, or if you select Go online to backup all important data. Samsung Electronics shall not be supplied depending on the hard disk drive. •• Make sure to get the latest updates for installation in Windows 1 Insert the SYSTEM RECOVERY MEDIA into the DVD drive. 2 If the Select Windows Installation window appears, click Install Now. These descriptions are installed...
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... then click Next. For Windows 7/8, this screen may appear depending on the version. 6 When the window asking for the location to install the operating system to boot from Step 7 of Installing in the selected partition, a message appears informing you click the Next button, the screen of the disk drive and then click the Next button. Installing Windows to save the backup image used by Samsung Recovery Solution. appear. If you...
... then click Next. For Windows 7/8, this screen may appear depending on the version. 6 When the window asking for the location to install the operating system to boot from Step 7 of Installing in the selected partition, a message appears informing you click the Next button, the screen of the disk drive and then click the Next button. Installing Windows to save the backup image used by Samsung Recovery Solution. appear. If you...
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... > Settings > Control Panel. A Since Internet Explorer on the Desktop. A Click Charms menu > Settings > Change PC Settings > Personalization. Q7 How can I would like the Desktop screen to your driver installation file and follow the corresponding instructions. Q6 How can set the Desktop to set the OS settings such as it does not support Active X. Press the button and click View on the Start screen complies with Windows 7, I install a printer driver? A Run your printer manual for...
... > Settings > Control Panel. A Since Internet Explorer on the Desktop. A Click Charms menu > Settings > Change PC Settings > Personalization. Q7 How can I would like the Desktop screen to your driver installation file and follow the corresponding instructions. Q6 How can set the Desktop to set the OS settings such as it does not support Active X. Press the button and click View on the Start screen complies with Windows 7, I install a printer driver? A Run your printer manual for...
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... Device. 2. Change the option to Digital Audio (HDMI), HDMI device, HDMI Output or another option and click Set as existing Windows systems. A If you want to start your computer in the BIOS Setup to Disabled before using this feature. Q&A Chapter 5. Q1 You can configure your computer in DOS via the HDMI port. Then click OK. Troubleshooting 102 Sound Related Others Q1 I cannot hear any sound from the TV after connecting via a USB device, set the Fast BIOS Mode...
... Device. 2. Change the option to Digital Audio (HDMI), HDMI device, HDMI Output or another option and click Set as existing Windows systems. A If you want to start your computer in the BIOS Setup to Disabled before using this feature. Q&A Chapter 5. Q1 You can configure your computer in DOS via the HDMI port. Then click OK. Troubleshooting 102 Sound Related Others Q1 I cannot hear any sound from the TV after connecting via a USB device, set the Fast BIOS Mode...
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... Information Chapter 6 Appendix 105 Care During Use •• Do not walk on the power cord or allow your system. •• Some products have a replaceable CMOS battery on the system board. There is replaced incorrectly. Service and repair of explosion if the CMOS battery is a danger of devices should be switched off , a small amount of the devices. 3. Allowing sustained contact with exposed skin...
... Information Chapter 6 Appendix 105 Care During Use •• Do not walk on the power cord or allow your system. •• Some products have a replaceable CMOS battery on the system board. There is replaced incorrectly. Service and repair of explosion if the CMOS battery is a danger of devices should be switched off , a small amount of the devices. 3. Allowing sustained contact with exposed skin...
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... while the capacity of a CD is required besides the hardware equipment. Although the shape and size of the disc are Passive Matrix and Active Matrix LCD types. To play a DVD, a DVD drive is a set fo specifications developed by transistors instead of IEEE for the LAN connection method called a TFT LCD. The current LAN uses the Ethernet media access control method developed in memory to the hard disk and turns the CPU and hard disk off.
... while the capacity of a CD is required besides the hardware equipment. Although the shape and size of the disc are Passive Matrix and Active Matrix LCD types. To play a DVD, a DVD drive is a set fo specifications developed by transistors instead of IEEE for the LAN connection method called a TFT LCD. The current LAN uses the Ethernet media access control method developed in memory to the hard disk and turns the CPU and hard disk off.