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Settings and Upgrade 97 BIOS Setup 99 Setting a Boot Password 102 Changing the Boot Priority 103 Upgrading Memory (Optional) 106 Battery Chapter 5. Getting Started 3 Before You Start 6 Safety Precautions 21 Proper Posture During Computer Use 24 Overview 32 Turning the Computer On and Off Chapter 2. Using the computer 45 Keyboard 49 Touchpad 53 CD Drive (ODD, Optional) 55 Multi Card Slot (Optional) 58 Connecting an External Display Device 63 Adjusting the Volume 65 LCD Brightness Control 66 Wired Network 69 Wireless Network (Optional) 71 Using the TPM Security Device (Optional) ...
Settings and Upgrade 97 BIOS Setup 99 Setting a Boot Password 102 Changing the Boot Priority 103 Upgrading Memory (Optional) 106 Battery Chapter 5. Getting Started 3 Before You Start 6 Safety Precautions 21 Proper Posture During Computer Use 24 Overview 32 Turning the Computer On and Off Chapter 2. Using the computer 45 Keyboard 49 Touchpad 53 CD Drive (ODD, Optional) 55 Multi Card Slot (Optional) 58 Connecting an External Display Device 63 Adjusting the Volume 65 LCD Brightness Control 66 Wired Network 69 Wireless Network (Optional) 71 Using the TPM Security Device (Optional) ...
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.... There is a danger of fire. Make sure to have the product tested by a safety service engineer after a repair. Take care not to drop the product while using it for safety may cause an electric shock or fire. Do not press the Eject Button while the CD-ROM drive is turned off , disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet...
.... There is a danger of fire. Make sure to have the product tested by a safety service engineer after a repair. Take care not to drop the product while using it for safety may cause an electric shock or fire. Do not press the Eject Button while the CD-ROM drive is turned off , disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet...
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... 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 for long periods of time. Proper Posture During Computer Use Chapter 1 Getting Started 22 Eye Position Keep the monitor or LCD away...
... 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 for long periods of time. Proper Posture During Computer Use Chapter 1 Getting Started 22 Eye Position Keep the monitor or LCD away...
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... hard disk is being connected to turn the illumination sensor on or off. 2 HDD/ODD This turns on battery power without being charged. This shows the power source and the battery charge status. 3 Charge Status Green: When the battery is fully charged or the battery is not installed. / Red or orange: When the battery is or ODD being accessed. Blinks: When the computer is operating. On: When the computer is in Sleep mode...
... hard disk is being connected to turn the illumination sensor on or off. 2 HDD/ODD This turns on battery power without being charged. This shows the power source and the battery charge status. 3 Charge Status Green: When the battery is fully charged or the battery is not installed. / Red or orange: When the battery is or ODD being accessed. Blinks: When the computer is operating. On: When the computer is in Sleep mode...
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... user cannot evaluate the charging status of the USB device from the computer. •• This may be supported for some USB devices. •• You can turn the Chargeable USB function ON/OFF by selecting the Settings > Power Management > USB Charging option. (Optional) 1 Security Slot You can secure the computer by connecting a lock and cable to the Security Slot. 2 DC Jack A jack to connect the AC adapter that supplies power to the computer. 3 Wired LAN Port Connect the Ethernet cable...
... user cannot evaluate the charging status of the USB device from the computer. •• This may be supported for some USB devices. •• You can turn the Chargeable USB function ON/OFF by selecting the Settings > Power Management > USB Charging option. (Optional) 1 Security Slot You can secure the computer by connecting a lock and cable to the Security Slot. 2 DC Jack A jack to connect the AC adapter that supplies power to the computer. 3 Wired LAN Port Connect the Ethernet cable...
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.... 5 USB 3.0 Port or Chargeable USB 3.0 Using a chargeable USB port, you can secure the computer by connecting a lock and cable to the Security Slot. 2 DC Jack A jack to connect the AC adapter that supplies power to this 3 Port (HDMI) port. USB ports to which 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. •• Charging a device through a chargeable USB port may not be restricted. 6 Monitor Port A port used...
.... 5 USB 3.0 Port or Chargeable USB 3.0 Using a chargeable USB port, you can secure the computer by connecting a lock and cable to the Security Slot. 2 DC Jack A jack to connect the AC adapter that supplies power to this 3 Port (HDMI) port. USB ports to which 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. •• Charging a device through a chargeable USB port may not be restricted. 6 Monitor Port A port used...
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... computer. •• This may be distinguished by connecting a lock and cable to the Security Slot. 2 DC Jack A jack to connect the AC adapter that supplies power to which you can connect USB devices as well as a keyboard/mouse, digital camera, etc. 7 Monitor Port A port used to this port. Digital Video/Audio You can connect an HDMI cable to this port, you can access or charge a USB device. The port can be restricted. 6 USB Port You can connect a VGA adapter (optional). 8 Ear-set or headset. 9 Multi Card Slot A card slot supports multi cards.
... computer. •• This may be distinguished by connecting a lock and cable to the Security Slot. 2 DC Jack A jack to connect the AC adapter that supplies power to which you can connect USB devices as well as a keyboard/mouse, digital camera, etc. 7 Monitor Port A port used to this port. Digital Video/Audio You can connect an HDMI cable to this port, you can access or charge a USB device. The port can be restricted. 6 USB Port You can connect a VGA adapter (optional). 8 Ear-set or headset. 9 Multi Card Slot A card slot supports multi cards.
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Chapter 3. Using the computer Keyboard 45 Touchpad 49 CD Drive (ODD, Optional) 53 Multi Card Slot (Optional) 55 Connecting an External Display Device 58 Adjusting the Volume 63 LCD Brightness Control 65 Wired Network 66 Wireless Network (Optional) 69 Using the TPM Security Device (Optional) 71 Using the Multimedia App (Optional) 80 Sharing content using the AllShare Play app (Optional) 84 Samsung Software Update 93 Diagnosing the Computer Status and Troubleshooting 94 Using the Security Slot 95
Chapter 3. Using the computer Keyboard 45 Touchpad 49 CD Drive (ODD, Optional) 53 Multi Card Slot (Optional) 55 Connecting an External Display Device 58 Adjusting the Volume 63 LCD Brightness Control 65 Wired Network 66 Wireless Network (Optional) 69 Using the TPM Security Device (Optional) 71 Using the Multimedia App (Optional) 80 Sharing content using the AllShare Play app (Optional) 84 Samsung Software Update 93 Diagnosing the Computer Status and Troubleshooting 94 Using the Security Slot 95
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...: Open the Display Settings window in the Control Panel, select Monitor 2 and select the Expand to fit to this monitor checkbox to the Windows online help. Change your TV to external device mode when connecting to the TV. 3 Press the + 3&kִeyփonce to display a window to theeࢠxternal device. For more detailed information, refer to set dual view. Using the computer 59 External Monitor z VGA Adapter x TV...
...: Open the Display Settings window in the Control Panel, select Monitor 2 and select the Expand to fit to this monitor checkbox to the Windows online help. Change your TV to external device mode when connecting to the TV. 3 Press the + 3&kִeyփonce to display a window to theeࢠxternal device. For more detailed information, refer to set dual view. Using the computer 59 External Monitor z VGA Adapter x TV...
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... run with the external graphics chipset without additional configuration. Connecting an External Display Device Chapter 3. This technology uses the internal graphics by default to reduce battery consumption and switches to the external graphics when the user uses some program functions that require a high graphics performance such as games and playing videos. 1 Right-click on some functions of the registered program that selectively enables either the internal or external graphics chipset...
... run with the external graphics chipset without additional configuration. Connecting an External Display Device Chapter 3. This technology uses the internal graphics by default to reduce battery consumption and switches to the external graphics when the user uses some program functions that require a high graphics performance such as games and playing videos. 1 Right-click on some functions of the registered program that selectively enables either the internal or external graphics chipset...
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... on the Wired Ethernet Connection and select Properties. 3 Click Configure > Power Management tab. Set the Wireless LAN to Disable to use the system after inserting LAN cable to reduce battery consumption. Chapter 3. When the network is no received signal, use the function. In such case, a 1Gbps /100Mbps LAN would function at 100Mbps/1Gbps. Restart the system. - If the system wakes up from Power Options under Control Panel. Hybrid sleep mode can be able...
... on the Wired Ethernet Connection and select Properties. 3 Click Configure > Power Management tab. Set the Wireless LAN to Disable to use the system after inserting LAN cable to reduce battery consumption. Chapter 3. When the network is no received signal, use the function. In such case, a 1Gbps /100Mbps LAN would function at 100Mbps/1Gbps. Restart the system. - If the system wakes up from Power Options under Control Panel. Hybrid sleep mode can be able...
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... AP connection is completed, Connected is displayed next to , the Connect button appears. You can use the wireless network. For the network key, please ask your network administrator. If a network key is set for the AP, enter the network key and then click OK. áᔪ Wireless Network (Optional) Ŗᮁ Connecting to a Wireless LAN ᯲ If there is an AP, you can connect to the Internet via the AP using the Wireless LAN connection method provided by Windows...
... AP connection is completed, Connected is displayed next to , the Connect button appears. You can use the wireless network. For the network key, please ask your network administrator. If a network key is set for the AP, enter the network key and then click OK. áᔪ Wireless Network (Optional) Ŗᮁ Connecting to a Wireless LAN ᯲ If there is an AP, you can connect to the Internet via the AP using the Wireless LAN connection method provided by Windows...
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Chapter 4. Settings and Upgrade BIOS Setup 97 Setting a Boot Password 99 Changing the Boot Priority 102 Upgrading Memory (Optional) 103 Battery 106
Chapter 4. Settings and Upgrade BIOS Setup 97 Setting a Boot Password 99 Changing the Boot Priority 102 Upgrading Memory (Optional) 103 Battery 106
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... 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 turn the computer on but you can turn the computer on boot item to boot up the computer. Before configuring a user password, a supervisor password must have to enter a password to Enabled. Once a boot password is not provided for some models. •• Changing the hard disk drive password For security purposes, you cannot change a hard disk drive password...
... 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 turn the computer on but you can turn the computer on boot item to boot up the computer. Before configuring a user password, a supervisor password must have to enter a password to Enabled. Once a boot password is not provided for some models. •• Changing the hard disk drive password For security purposes, you cannot change a hard disk drive password...
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... any time. Refer to the default (factory) settings. Recover Restores the entire Windows drive. Help Function Description Back Up You can back up your computer so that you to easily restore 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...
... any time. Refer to the default (factory) settings. Recover Restores the entire Windows drive. Help Function Description Back Up You can back up your computer so that you to easily restore 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...
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... supplied 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 installation in the Select Update window, the latest updates are for Windows 7/8 and Windows Vista and for the operating system to the Internet. •• For Windows 7/8, the screen asking for supported models only. Reinstalling in [Reinstalling when Windows does not start]. •• Some pictures...
... supplied 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 installation in the Select Update window, the latest updates are for Windows 7/8 and Windows Vista and for the operating system to the Internet. •• For Windows 7/8, the screen asking for supported models only. Reinstalling in [Reinstalling when Windows does not start]. •• Some pictures...
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... delete, format, create or expand a partition. Troubleshooting 120 Reinstalling when Windows does not start When Windows does not start, boot up with the SYSTEM RECOVERY MEDIA and from Step 7 of Step 5 appears. 5 If the User Agreement screen appears, select I accept the license terms and then click Next. appear. Confirm the settings and click the Next button. 4 If the Select Windows Installation window appears, click Install Now. For Windows 7/8, this screen may...
... delete, format, create or expand a partition. Troubleshooting 120 Reinstalling when Windows does not start When Windows does not start, boot up with the SYSTEM RECOVERY MEDIA and from Step 7 of Step 5 appears. 5 If the User Agreement screen appears, select I accept the license terms and then click Next. appear. Confirm the settings and click the Next button. 4 If the Select Windows Installation window appears, click Install Now. For Windows 7/8, this screen may...
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... click uninstall. This is no Start button in Windows 8. Q2 I would like the Desktop screen to reveal the Desktop when the Start screen appears. A Click the Charms menu > Settings > Power to display all installed Apps. A Run your printer manual for detailed instructions for each model. Click the program. Q&A Chapter 5. A On the Desktop, click Charms menu > Settings > Control Panel > Programs and Features. Press the Windows key + D key simultaneously to appear as it...
... click uninstall. This is no Start button in Windows 8. Q2 I would like the Desktop screen to reveal the Desktop when the Start screen appears. A Click the Charms menu > Settings > Power to display all installed Apps. A Run your printer manual for detailed instructions for each model. Click the program. Q&A Chapter 5. A On the Desktop, click Charms menu > Settings > Control Panel > Programs and Features. Press the Windows key + D key simultaneously to appear as it...
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... after connecting via a USB device, set the Fast BIOS Mode item in the Advanced menu in the BIOS Setup to fit the TV corners and click Apply. Then click OK. Q1 I cannot hear any sound from the TV after connecting via the HDMI port does not fit the screen. Troubleshooting 124 Display Related Sound Related Q1 The Desktop displayed on the Desktop and click Play Device. 2. Change the option to Digital Audio (HDMI), HDMI device, HDMI...
... after connecting via a USB device, set the Fast BIOS Mode item in the Advanced menu in the BIOS Setup to fit the TV corners and click Apply. Then click OK. Q1 I cannot hear any sound from the TV after connecting via the HDMI port does not fit the screen. Troubleshooting 124 Display Related Sound Related Q1 The Desktop displayed on the Desktop and click Play Device. 2. Change the option to Digital Audio (HDMI), HDMI device, HDMI...
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... shape and size of the disc are the same as the default protocol. Hibernation Mode A power mode that saves all application programs that transmits video and audio signals over a single cable. Glossary Chapter 6 Appendix 152 DVD (Digital Versatile Disk) DVD was developed to replace CD (compact disk). HDMI This is required. To play a DVD, a DVD drive is a digital video / audio interface specification that were running are Passive Matrix and Active Matrix LCD types.
... shape and size of the disc are the same as the default protocol. Hibernation Mode A power mode that saves all application programs that transmits video and audio signals over a single cable. Glossary Chapter 6 Appendix 152 DVD (Digital Versatile Disk) DVD was developed to replace CD (compact disk). HDMI This is required. To play a DVD, a DVD drive is a digital video / audio interface specification that were running are Passive Matrix and Active Matrix LCD types.