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Using the computer 42 Mode Dial 43 Keyboard 46 Touchpad 50 CD Drive (ODD, Optional) 51 Multi Card Slot (Optional) 53 Connecting an External Display Device 56 Adjusting the Volume 58 LCD Brightness Control 59 Wired Network 62 Wireless Network (Optional) 64 Using 3D (for 3D models only) 70 Using the Multimedia App (Optional) Chapter 1 Getting Started 1 74 Samsung Software Update 75 Diagnosing the Computer Status and Troubleshooting 76 Using the Security Slot Chapter 4. Appendix 110 Important Safety Information 112 Replacement Parts and Accessories 114 Regulatory...
Using the computer 42 Mode Dial 43 Keyboard 46 Touchpad 50 CD Drive (ODD, Optional) 51 Multi Card Slot (Optional) 53 Connecting an External Display Device 56 Adjusting the Volume 58 LCD Brightness Control 59 Wired Network 62 Wireless Network (Optional) 64 Using 3D (for 3D models only) 70 Using the Multimedia App (Optional) Chapter 1 Getting Started 1 74 Samsung Software Update 75 Diagnosing the Computer Status and Troubleshooting 76 Using the Security Slot Chapter 4. Appendix 110 Important Safety Information 112 Replacement Parts and Accessories 114 Regulatory...
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... out safety checks after checking if the notebook computer is a danger of the product. There is in operation. Connect only permitted devices to the connectors or ports of data. Do not press the Eject Button while the CD-ROM drive is a danger of electric shock. You might lose data and the disk might be suddenly ejected and could cause...
... out safety checks after checking if the notebook computer is a danger of the product. There is in operation. Connect only permitted devices to the connectors or ports of data. Do not press the Eject Button while the CD-ROM drive is a danger of electric shock. You might lose data and the disk might be suddenly ejected and could cause...
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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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... are provided. For Windows XP, the USB 3.0 feature may be restricted. 8 Multi Card Slot (Optional) A card slot supports multi cards. 9 Microphone Jack A jack used to connect the microphone. 10 Headphone Jack A jack used to connect a monitor, TV or projector supporting a 15pin D-SUB interface. 5 HDMI port (Optional) You can connect an HDMI cable to this port. 6 DP port (Optional) Using this port, you can connect USB devices as well as a Chargeable USB port are supported. •• The USB charging function is supported regardless of whether the power is turned on or off...
... are provided. For Windows XP, the USB 3.0 feature may be restricted. 8 Multi Card Slot (Optional) A card slot supports multi cards. 9 Microphone Jack A jack used to connect the microphone. 10 Headphone Jack A jack used to connect a monitor, TV or projector supporting a 15pin D-SUB interface. 5 HDMI port (Optional) You can connect an HDMI cable to this port. 6 DP port (Optional) Using this port, you can connect USB devices as well as a Chargeable USB port are supported. •• The USB charging function is supported regardless of whether the power is turned on or off...
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Chapter 3. Using the computer Mode Dial 42 Keyboard 43 Touchpad 46 CD Drive (ODD, Optional) 50 Multi Card Slot (Optional) 51 Connecting an External Display Device 53 Adjusting the Volume 56 LCD Brightness Control 58 Wired Network 59 Wireless Network (Optional) 62 Using 3D (for 3D models only) 64 Using the Multimedia App (Optional) 70 Samsung Software Update 74 Diagnosing the Computer Status and Troubleshooting 75 Using the Security Slot 76
Chapter 3. Using the computer Mode Dial 42 Keyboard 43 Touchpad 46 CD Drive (ODD, Optional) 50 Multi Card Slot (Optional) 51 Connecting an External Display Device 53 Adjusting the Volume 56 LCD Brightness Control 58 Wired Network 59 Wireless Network (Optional) 62 Using 3D (for 3D models only) 64 Using the Multimedia App (Optional) 70 Samsung Software Update 74 Diagnosing the Computer Status and Troubleshooting 75 Using the Security Slot 76
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...the screen brightness. Airplane Mode Turns all wireless network devices on or off . (Only for models with a wireless network device.) Using the computer 44 Shortcut Keys Name Settings Function The Samsung software control program, the Settings, is connected to the computer. When using an external mouse only, you can use the computer without hearing noise. CRT/LCD Touchpad Switches the screen output to turn the Touchpad off . Turns the Touchpad function on or off . Volume Control Controls the volume. Mute Press this button to the LCD or external monitor when an external...
...the screen brightness. Airplane Mode Turns all wireless network devices on or off . (Only for models with a wireless network device.) Using the computer 44 Shortcut Keys Name Settings Function The Samsung software control program, the Settings, is connected to the computer. When using an external mouse only, you can use the computer without hearing noise. CRT/LCD Touchpad Switches the screen output to turn the Touchpad off . Turns the Touchpad function on or off . Volume Control Controls the volume. Mute Press this button to the LCD or external monitor when an external...
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... running on LAN) option. - Connecting a wired LAN while using a wireless LAN may not work while using Hybrid power saving feature. Using the computer 61 - feature may not activate the function. This symptom happen as a ping or magic packet command) arrives over the network (wired LAN). ᰆ⊹ 1 Click Charms menu on the Desktop > Settings > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Netwoᖅᱶrk and Sharing Center and click on Change adapter settings in the...
... running on LAN) option. - Connecting a wired LAN while using a wireless LAN may not work while using Hybrid power saving feature. Using the computer 61 - feature may not activate the function. This symptom happen as a ping or magic packet command) arrives over the network (wired LAN). ᰆ⊹ 1 Click Charms menu on the Desktop > Settings > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Netwoᖅᱶrk and Sharing Center and click on Change adapter settings in the...
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... connect to the Internet via the AP using the Wireless LAN connection method provided by Windows. ᰆ⊹ 1 If you select an AP to connect to the corresponding AP. Using the computer 63 2 Click Connect. AP List 3 When the AP connection is completed, Connected is displayed next to , the Connect button appears. áᔪ Wireless Network (Optional) Ŗᮁ Connecting to a Wireless LAN ᯲ If there is set for the AP, enter the network key...
... connect to the Internet via the AP using the Wireless LAN connection method provided by Windows. ᰆ⊹ 1 If you select an AP to connect to the corresponding AP. Using the computer 63 2 Click Connect. AP List 3 When the AP connection is completed, Connected is displayed next to , the Connect button appears. áᔪ Wireless Network (Optional) Ŗᮁ Connecting to a Wireless LAN ᯲ If there is set for the AP, enter the network key...
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Settings and Upgrade BIOS Setup 78 Setting a Boot Password 80 Changing the Boot Priority 83 Upgrading Memory 84 Adding a Hard Disk Drive 86 Battery 88 Chapter 4.
Settings and Upgrade BIOS Setup 78 Setting a Boot Password 80 Changing the Boot Priority 83 Upgrading Memory 84 Adding a Hard Disk Drive 86 Battery 88 Chapter 4.
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... password as described in the BIOS Setup menu. Deactivating the supervisor password also deactivates the user password. Setting a Boot Password Chapter 4. Settings and Upgrade 81 Setting a User Password Using the User Password, 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 later use. This helps prevent unauthorized access to 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...
... password as described in the BIOS Setup menu. Deactivating the supervisor password also deactivates the user password. Setting a Boot Password Chapter 4. Settings and Upgrade 81 Setting a User Password Using the User Password, 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 later use. This helps prevent unauthorized access to 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...
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Upgrading Memory Chapter 4. Users can replace the memory modules or add new memory modules using a screw driver. There are installed on the memory compartment cover at an angle of approximately 30 degrees aligning it to the angle of the slots. •• Replace or install new memory only after shutting the computer down completely. 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...
Upgrading Memory Chapter 4. Users can replace the memory modules or add new memory modules using a screw driver. There are installed on the memory compartment cover at an angle of approximately 30 degrees aligning it to the angle of the slots. •• Replace or install new memory only after shutting the computer down completely. 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...
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... up your entire Windows drive. Alternatively, you can back up the Computer (Optional) Chapter 5. Refer to the default (factory) settings. Some functions may be excluded depending on Recovery 6.0 version. Recover Restores the entire Windows drive. Recovery Introduction Back Up Recover •• Recovery may not be provided or may differ slightly or be a different version depending on the model. •• For models whose hard disk or SSD capacity...
... up your entire Windows drive. Alternatively, you can back up the Computer (Optional) Chapter 5. Refer to the default (factory) settings. Some functions may be excluded depending on Recovery 6.0 version. Recover Restores the entire Windows drive. Recovery Introduction Back Up Recover •• Recovery may not be provided or may differ slightly or be a different version depending on the model. •• For models whose hard disk or SSD capacity...
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... appear depending on the hard disk drive. •• Make sure to backup all existing data and reinstall Windows, install Windows according to get the latest updates for supported models only. If you can reinstall Windows using the SYSTEM RECOVERY MEDIA 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. ••...
... appear depending on the hard disk drive. •• Make sure to backup all existing data and reinstall Windows, install Windows according to get the latest updates for supported models only. If you can reinstall Windows using the SYSTEM RECOVERY MEDIA 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. ••...
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... can reinstall Windows. 1 Insert the SYSTEM RECOVERY MEDIA into the DVD drive and restart the computer. 2 If the Press any key on the version. 7 When a window appears asking for the location to install the operating system to the instructions on the version. 6 When the window asking for the operating system to be moved to save the backup image used by Samsung Recovery Solution. Click the OK button. 8 The...
... can reinstall Windows. 1 Insert the SYSTEM RECOVERY MEDIA into the DVD drive and restart the computer. 2 If the Press any key on the version. 7 When a window appears asking for the location to install the operating system to the instructions on the version. 6 When the window asking for the operating system to be moved to save the backup image used by Samsung Recovery Solution. Click the OK button. 8 The...
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... the Start screen appears. Q4 Since I'm familiar with Windows 7, I uninstall the driver? Q6 How can use the Control Panel, PC-running menu(s), etc. A On the Desktop, click Charms menu > Settings > Control Panel > Programs and Features. A Click the Charms menu > Settings > Power to display all installed Apps. Q&A Chapter 5. Troubleshooting 105 Windows 8 Related Q1 I cannot find the computer's Shutdown button. by default. Click Shutdown. A Click the Charms menu > Search to display the Power Options menu. A Run your printer manual...
... the Start screen appears. Q4 Since I'm familiar with Windows 7, I uninstall the driver? Q6 How can use the Control Panel, PC-running menu(s), etc. A On the Desktop, click Charms menu > Settings > Control Panel > Programs and Features. A Click the Charms menu > Settings > Power to display all installed Apps. Q&A Chapter 5. Troubleshooting 105 Windows 8 Related Q1 I cannot find the computer's Shutdown button. by default. Click Shutdown. A Click the Charms menu > Search to display the Power Options menu. A Run your printer manual...
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...? Charge the battery with the micro USB cable. For battery-operated glasses, this indicates that the battery is worn out. A4 For battery-operated glasses, replace the battery. However, some content may not be supported. A You can watch 2D content in the 3D program. A For chargeable 3D active glasses, charge the glasses. Troubleshooting 108 3D Q1 The 3D glasses do not work in 2D mode.) A3 The 3D function (videos...
...? Charge the battery with the micro USB cable. For battery-operated glasses, this indicates that the battery is worn out. A4 For battery-operated glasses, replace the battery. However, some content may not be supported. A You can watch 2D content in the 3D program. A For chargeable 3D active glasses, charge the glasses. Troubleshooting 108 3D Q1 The 3D glasses do not work in 2D mode.) A3 The 3D function (videos...
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... in the user guide. 2. If the CMOS battery requires replacement insure that a qualified technician performs the task. •• When the computer is turned off and battery removed. To avoid electrical shock, always unplug all power cables, remove the battery and modem cables from the wall outlets before reuse. 4. The system was dropped or the casing is damaged. - The Instruction On Safety Operation of batteries according...
... in the user guide. 2. If the CMOS battery requires replacement insure that a qualified technician performs the task. •• When the computer is turned off and battery removed. To avoid electrical shock, always unplug all power cables, remove the battery and modem cables from the wall outlets before reuse. 4. The system was dropped or the casing is damaged. - The Instruction On Safety Operation of batteries according...
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... mode, hibernation mode or off. Chargeable USB This program enables supplying power to a specific USB port when the system is output through this User Guide. SDRAM is a memory type whose cells consist of graphics, memory and sound cards must be very fast to provide high quality video and sound for games, Direct X enables faster control and interaction between the hardware and the operating system. Device Manager An administrative tool used in this cable. Since the operating...
... mode, hibernation mode or off. Chargeable USB This program enables supplying power to a specific USB port when the system is output through this User Guide. SDRAM is a memory type whose cells consist of graphics, memory and sound cards must be very fast to provide high quality video and sound for games, Direct X enables faster control and interaction between the hardware and the operating system. Device Manager An administrative tool used in this cable. Since the operating...
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... all connected devices to an Ethernet, a network card called a LAN card, Ethernet card or network interface card is digital unlike VHS (analog) video and supports MPEG2 compression and digital audio. A LAN enables all data in the early 1980s. To connect to interact with other devices within a local area such as the default protocol. IEEE802.XX This is required besides the hardware equipment. This computer uses the Active Matrix type LCD called XX. LCD...
... all connected devices to an Ethernet, a network card called a LAN card, Ethernet card or network interface card is digital unlike VHS (analog) video and supports MPEG2 compression and digital audio. A LAN enables all data in the early 1980s. To connect to interact with other devices within a local area such as the default protocol. IEEE802.XX This is required besides the hardware equipment. This computer uses the Active Matrix type LCD called XX. LCD...
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... to peripheral devices. When a computer is turned off, the data in Sleep Mode, the data on the network. The data transmission specifications are read and used . USB 3.0), the higher the data rate provided. In general, system files must not be lost. These specifications include USB 1.0, 1.1, 2.0 and 3.0. The higher the version (e.g. Windows Media Player A multimedia program included with Windows. If the power is in memory will...
... to peripheral devices. When a computer is turned off, the data in Sleep Mode, the data on the network. The data transmission specifications are read and used . USB 3.0), the higher the data rate provided. In general, system files must not be lost. These specifications include USB 1.0, 1.1, 2.0 and 3.0. The higher the version (e.g. Windows Media Player A multimedia program included with Windows. If the power is in memory will...