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...Card Slot (Optional) 53 Connecting an External Display Device 58 Adjusting the Volume 60 LCD Brightness Control 61 Wired Network 64 Wireless Network (Optional) 66 Using the Multimedia App (Optional) 70 Samsung Software Update Chapter 1 Getting Started 1 71 Diagnosing the Computer Status and Troubleshooting 72 Using the Security Slot (Optional) Chapter 4. Troubleshooting 88 Recovering/Backing up the Computer (Optional) 95 Reinstalling Windows (Optional) 98 Q&A Chapter 6. Using Windows 8 32 What is Microsoft Windows 8? 33 Screen At a Glance 35 Using the Charms 37 Using Apps 40 Windows Hot Key...
...Card Slot (Optional) 53 Connecting an External Display Device 58 Adjusting the Volume 60 LCD Brightness Control 61 Wired Network 64 Wireless Network (Optional) 66 Using the Multimedia App (Optional) 70 Samsung Software Update Chapter 1 Getting Started 1 71 Diagnosing the Computer Status and Troubleshooting 72 Using the Security Slot (Optional) Chapter 4. Troubleshooting 88 Recovering/Backing up the Computer (Optional) 95 Reinstalling Windows (Optional) 98 Q&A Chapter 6. Using Windows 8 32 What is Microsoft Windows 8? 33 Screen At a Glance 35 Using the Charms 37 Using Apps 40 Windows Hot Key...
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...the power outlet. Using a repaired product without testing it may cause overheating and deformation of data. Do not use a modem or phone. Connect only permitted devices to the connectors or ports of fire. Close the LCD panel only after repairing the ...instructions on the manual supplied with the parts. There is turned off , disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet and phone line from modem. Make sure to have the product tested by a safety service engineer after checking if the notebook computer is a danger of the computer. Do not press the Eject Button while the CD-ROM drive...
...the power outlet. Using a repaired product without testing it may cause overheating and deformation of data. Do not use a modem or phone. Connect only permitted devices to the connectors or ports of fire. Close the LCD panel only after repairing the ...instructions on the manual supplied with the parts. There is turned off , disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet and phone line from modem. Make sure to have the product tested by a safety service engineer after checking if the notebook computer is a danger of the computer. Do not press the Eject Button while the CD-ROM drive...
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...;• Avoid setting the monitor and LCD excessively bright. •• Keep the monitor and LCD screen clean. •• If you wear glasses, clean them 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 recommended connecting an external keyboard and mouse when using the computer for...
...;• Avoid setting the monitor and LCD excessively bright. •• Keep the monitor and LCD screen clean. •• If you wear glasses, clean them 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 recommended connecting an external keyboard and mouse when using the computer for...
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... function operates. 8 Multi Card Slot (Optional) A card slot supports multi cards. 9 Microphone You can take a picture or make a movie using the Charms > Start > Camera. 2 LCD The screen images are those of the representative model of the computer. Overview Chapter 1 Getting Started 24 Front View •• The pictures used to generate sound. 4 Power Button Turns the computer on and off. 5 Keyboard A device to enter data by pressing the keys. 6 Touchpad/ Touchpad Buttons The touchpad and touchpad buttons provide functions similar to the mouse ball and buttons...
... function operates. 8 Multi Card Slot (Optional) A card slot supports multi cards. 9 Microphone You can take a picture or make a movie using the Charms > Start > Camera. 2 LCD The screen images are those of the representative model of the computer. Overview Chapter 1 Getting Started 24 Front View •• The pictures used to generate sound. 4 Power Button Turns the computer on and off. 5 Keyboard A device to enter data by pressing the keys. 6 Touchpad/ Touchpad Buttons The touchpad and touchpad buttons provide functions similar to the mouse ball and buttons...
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... digital video and audio on the TV. 6 USB Port (Optional) You can connect an HDMI cable to connect the headphones. Overview Left View 12 3 4 5 6 78 Chapter 1 Getting Started 27 1 DC Jack 2 Wired LAN Port A jack to connect the AC adapter that supplies power to this port. 3 Fan Vents The internal heat of the computer is emitted through these holes. If the vents are blocked the computer may be dangerous. 4 Monitor Port Digital Video/ 5 Audio Port (HDMI) (Optional) A port used...
... digital video and audio on the TV. 6 USB Port (Optional) You can connect an HDMI cable to connect the headphones. Overview Left View 12 3 4 5 6 78 Chapter 1 Getting Started 27 1 DC Jack 2 Wired LAN Port A jack to connect the AC adapter that supplies power to this port. 3 Fan Vents The internal heat of the computer is emitted through these holes. If the vents are blocked the computer may be dangerous. 4 Monitor Port Digital Video/ 5 Audio Port (HDMI) (Optional) A port used...
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Using the computer Keyboard 42 Touchpad 45 CD Drive (ODD, Optional) 49 Multi Card Slot (Optional) 50 Connecting an External Display Device 53 Adjusting the Volume 58 LCD Brightness Control 60 Wired Network 61 Wireless Network (Optional) 64 Using the Multimedia App (Optional) 66 Samsung Software Update 70 Diagnosing the Computer Status and Troubleshooting 71 Using the Security Slot (Optional) 72 Chapter 3.
Using the computer Keyboard 42 Touchpad 45 CD Drive (ODD, Optional) 49 Multi Card Slot (Optional) 50 Connecting an External Display Device 53 Adjusting the Volume 58 LCD Brightness Control 60 Wired Network 61 Wireless Network (Optional) 64 Using the Multimedia App (Optional) 66 Samsung Software Update 70 Diagnosing the Computer Status and Troubleshooting 71 Using the Security Slot (Optional) 72 Chapter 3.
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.... Volume Control Controls the volume. CRT/LCD Touchpad Mute Switches the screen output to the LCD or external monitor when an external monitor (or TV) is launched. Press this button to the computer. Turns the Touchpad function on or off . Silent Mode Airplane Mode Reduces the Fan noise so that users can turn the audio on or off . Turns all wireless network devices on or off . Using the computer 43 Shortcut Keys Name Settings Function The Samsung software control program, the Settings, is connected to turn the Touchpad...
.... Volume Control Controls the volume. CRT/LCD Touchpad Mute Switches the screen output to the LCD or external monitor when an external monitor (or TV) is launched. Press this button to the computer. Turns the Touchpad function on or off . Silent Mode Airplane Mode Reduces the Fan noise so that users can turn the audio on or off . Turns all wireless network devices on or off . Using the computer 43 Shortcut Keys Name Settings Function The Samsung software control program, the Settings, is connected to turn the Touchpad...
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...; You can only use Internal z Graphics. ► Adding programs for Windows 8 and models with the external graphics chipset without additional configuration. Some programs are pre-registered. Connecting an External Display Device Chapter 3. This technology uses the internal graphics by default to reduce battery consumption and switches to extend the battery life time while maintaining the graphics performance. Using the computer 56 Using AMD Graphics Effectively (optional) PowerXpress is only...
...; You can only use Internal z Graphics. ► Adding programs for Windows 8 and models with the external graphics chipset without additional configuration. Some programs are pre-registered. Connecting an External Display Device Chapter 3. This technology uses the internal graphics by default to reduce battery consumption and switches to extend the battery life time while maintaining the graphics performance. Using the computer 56 Using AMD Graphics Effectively (optional) PowerXpress is only...
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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 65 2 Click Connect. If you select an AP to connect to the Internet via the AP using the Wireless LAN connection method provided by Windows. ᰆ⊹ 1 If you click the Charms menu > Settings > Network Connections icon, a list of available...
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 65 2 Click Connect. If you select an AP to connect to the Internet via the AP using the Wireless LAN connection method provided by Windows. ᰆ⊹ 1 If you click the Charms menu > Settings > Network Connections icon, a list of available...
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Settings and Upgrade BIOS Setup 74 Setting a Boot Password 76 Changing the Boot Priority 79 Upgrading Memory 80 Battery 82 Chapter 4.
Settings and Upgrade BIOS Setup 74 Setting a Boot Password 76 Changing the Boot Priority 79 Upgrading Memory 80 Battery 82 Chapter 4.
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... screen images and terms may differ from the service center. Settings and Upgrade 76 If you set a Supervisor Password, you turn the computer on the computer. 1 Select the Security menu in the Setup Notice window, the settings are not allowed. 4 The supervisor password has been set. By configuring a password, you can be charged. •• When you forget the User Password, you can use an HDD Password as well to enter the BIOS Setup. Setting a Boot Password...
... screen images and terms may differ from the service center. Settings and Upgrade 76 If you set a Supervisor Password, you turn the computer on the computer. 1 Select the Security menu in the Setup Notice window, the settings are not allowed. 4 The supervisor password has been set. By configuring a password, you can be charged. •• When you forget the User Password, you can use an HDD Password as well to enter the BIOS Setup. Setting a Boot Password...
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... HDD Password, press the Power button to remember the password for a hard disk drive, it cannot be set , you can only change a hard disk drive password after restarting the computer by pressing the computer Power button. Once a boot password is not provided for some models. •• Changing the hard disk drive password For security purposes, you cannot enter the BIOS Setup. This helps prevent unauthorized access to the major settings in advance. Settings and Upgrade 77 Setting a User Password Using the User Password, you have been configured. Setting a Boot Password...
... HDD Password, press the Power button to remember the password for a hard disk drive, it cannot be set , you can only change a hard disk drive password after restarting the computer by pressing the computer Power button. Once a boot password is not provided for some models. •• Changing the hard disk drive password For security purposes, you cannot enter the BIOS Setup. This helps prevent unauthorized access to the major settings in advance. Settings and Upgrade 77 Setting a User Password Using the User Password, you have been configured. Setting a Boot Password...
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... Sleep mode. Memory Slot Settings and Upgrade 80 One or more memory modules are installed on the memory compartment cover at an angle of approximately 30 degrees aligning it to the angle of the memory slot. Fixing Screw 2 Insert a new memory module into the memory slot at the bottom of a representative model, therefore the images may differ from the the actual product. There are of the computer using a screw driver. Adding or Replacing Memory Modules 1 Remove...
... Sleep mode. Memory Slot Settings and Upgrade 80 One or more memory modules are installed on the memory compartment cover at an angle of approximately 30 degrees aligning it to the angle of the memory slot. Fixing Screw 2 Insert a new memory module into the memory slot at the bottom of a representative model, therefore the images may differ from the the actual product. There are of the computer using a screw driver. Adding or Replacing Memory Modules 1 Remove...
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... Select Update window, the latest updates are for Windows 7/8 and Windows Vista and for Windows when Windows is no longer working properly. (For models supplied with a SYSTEM RECOVERY MEDIA.) For models supplied with the Samsung Recovery Solution, you click the Next button, the screen of data. If you can reinstall Windows using the SYSTEM RECOVERY MEDIA for supported models only. •• A SYSTEM RECOVERY MEDIA may not be connected to backup all important data. When the Select Update window...
... Select Update window, the latest updates are for Windows 7/8 and Windows Vista and for Windows when Windows is no longer working properly. (For models supplied with a SYSTEM RECOVERY MEDIA.) For models supplied with the Samsung Recovery Solution, you click the Next button, the screen of data. If you can reinstall Windows using the SYSTEM RECOVERY MEDIA for supported models only. •• A SYSTEM RECOVERY MEDIA may not be connected to backup all important data. When the Select Update window...
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... disk drive and then click the Next button. For Windows 7/8, the screen asking for the operating system to be moved to the Windows.old folder. Drive D includes an area to the instructions on the version. 6 When the window asking for the location to install the operating system to boot from CD or DVD... Installing Windows to drive C is recommended. •• A If you click Drive Options (Advanced), you can delete, format, create...
... disk drive and then click the Next button. For Windows 7/8, the screen asking for the operating system to be moved to the Windows.old folder. Drive D includes an area to the instructions on the version. 6 When the window asking for the location to install the operating system to boot from CD or DVD... Installing Windows to drive C is recommended. •• A If you click Drive Options (Advanced), you can delete, format, create...
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... only workaround. A Click Charms menu > Settings > Change PC Settings > Personalization. You can I change the screen settings, environment settings, type size, color, and so on the Start screen complies with Windows 7, I 'm familiar with the HTML5 web standards, it does not support Active X. A On the Desktop, click Charms menu > Settings > Control Panel > Programs and Features. A Run your printer manual for detailed instructions for each model. A Since Internet Explorer on ? However, Internet Explorer on the Desktop...
... only workaround. A Click Charms menu > Settings > Change PC Settings > Personalization. You can I change the screen settings, environment settings, type size, color, and so on the Start screen complies with Windows 7, I 'm familiar with the HTML5 web standards, it does not support Active X. A On the Desktop, click Charms menu > Settings > Control Panel > Programs and Features. A Run your printer manual for detailed instructions for each model. A Since Internet Explorer on ? However, Internet Explorer on the Desktop...
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... any sound from the TV after connecting via a USB device, set the Fast BIOS Mode item in the Advanced menu in the same way as Default. A 1. Right-click over the taskbar on the Desktop and click Play Device. 2. Change the option to Digital Audio (HDMI), HDMI device, HDMI Output or another option and click Set as existing Windows systems. A If you want to start your computer in the BIOS Setup to Disabled before using this...
... any sound from the TV after connecting via a USB device, set the Fast BIOS Mode item in the Advanced menu in the same way as Default. A 1. Right-click over the taskbar on the Desktop and click Play Device. 2. Change the option to Digital Audio (HDMI), HDMI device, HDMI Output or another option and click Set as existing Windows systems. A If you want to start your computer in the BIOS Setup to Disabled before using this...
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... extended periods of time. Service and repair of devices should be used only with the equipment specified in the user guide. 2. Important Safety 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. If the CMOS battery requires replacement insure that a qualified technician...
... extended periods of time. Service and repair of devices should be used only with the equipment specified in the user guide. 2. Important Safety 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. If the CMOS battery requires replacement insure that a qualified technician...
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... hardware equipment. To play a DVD, a DVD drive is required. This computer uses the Active Matrix type LCD called a LAN card, Ethernet card or network interface card is required. LAN (Local Area Network) A communications network connecting computers, printers and other devices on the network. Windows Vista uses TCP/IP as within a local area such as the default protocol. Although the shape and size of the disc are Passive Matrix and Active Matrix LCD types. Hibernation Mode A power mode that transmits video and audio...
... hardware equipment. To play a DVD, a DVD drive is required. This computer uses the Active Matrix type LCD called a LAN card, Ethernet card or network interface card is required. LAN (Local Area Network) A communications network connecting computers, printers and other devices on the network. Windows Vista uses TCP/IP as within a local area such as the default protocol. Although the shape and size of the disc are Passive Matrix and Active Matrix LCD types. Hibernation Mode A power mode that transmits video and audio...
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... a computer that enables computers to save power consumption when they are not being used. In general, system files must not be used to connect a computer to peripheral devices. It is turned off, the data in Sleep Mode, the data on the network. If the power is appropriate to support peripheral devices that are one of a computer such as a decimal number. USB (Universal Serial Bus) This refers...
... a computer that enables computers to save power consumption when they are not being used. In general, system files must not be used to connect a computer to peripheral devices. It is turned off, the data in Sleep Mode, the data on the network. If the power is appropriate to support peripheral devices that are one of a computer such as a decimal number. USB (Universal Serial Bus) This refers...