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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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... Eject Button while the CD-ROM drive is turned off , disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet and phone line from modem. Do not touch the antenna with a grounding part. Use a wall outlet or multi-plug with electricity facility such as the power outlet. In case of data. Close the LCD panel only after checking if the notebook computer is in operation...
... Eject Button while the CD-ROM drive is turned off , disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet and phone line from modem. Do not touch the antenna with a grounding part. Use a wall outlet or multi-plug with electricity facility such as the power outlet. In case of data. Close the LCD panel only after checking if the notebook computer is in operation...
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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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... LCD becomes dimmer and the keyboard backlight is operating. O ff: When the computer is running on when the hard disk is turned off. Turning the illumination sensor on or off Select Settings > Display > Screen Brightness and select or unselect the Use the auto brightness control depending on the ambient illumination option to AC adapter. 4 Power This shows the computer operating status. Blinks: When the computer is being connected to turn the...
... LCD becomes dimmer and the keyboard backlight is operating. O ff: When the computer is running on when the hard disk is turned off. Turning the illumination sensor on or off Select Settings > Display > Screen Brightness and select or unselect the Use the auto brightness control depending on the ambient illumination option to AC adapter. 4 Power This shows the computer operating status. Blinks: When the computer is being connected to turn the...
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... power is turned on or off. •• Charging a device through a chargeable USB port may take longer than general charging. •• Using the Chargeable USB function when the computer is the jack 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 connect an HDMI cable to this port. 4 Monitor Port A port used to connect a monitor, TV or projector supporting a 15pin D-SUB interface. USB ports to this 5 Port (HDMI) port...
... power is turned on or off. •• Charging a device through a chargeable USB port may take longer than general charging. •• Using the Chargeable USB function when the computer is the jack 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 connect an HDMI cable to this port. 4 Monitor Port A port used to connect a monitor, TV or projector supporting a 15pin D-SUB interface. USB ports to this 5 Port (HDMI) port...
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... 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 connect an HDMI cable to this port. For Windows XP, the USB 3.0 feature may not be supported for connecting an ear-set / headset Jack This is running on battery power reduces the battery usage time. •• The user cannot evaluate the charging status of the product. Port The port can be restricted. 6 Monitor Port A port used...
... 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 connect an HDMI cable to this port. For Windows XP, the USB 3.0 feature may not be supported for connecting an ear-set / headset Jack This is running on battery power reduces the battery usage time. •• The user cannot evaluate the charging status of the product. Port The port can be restricted. 6 Monitor Port A port used...
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.../Audio You can connect a VGA adapter (optional). 8 Ear-set or headset. 9 Multi Card Slot A card slot supports multi cards. Using a chargeable USB port, you can connect USB devices as well as a keyboard/mouse, digital camera, etc. 7 Monitor Port A port used to connect a monitor, TV or projector supporting a 15pin D-SUB interface. You can connect an HDMI cable to this 3 Port (HDMI) port. Overview Chapter 1 Getting Started 29 Left View ► For 14 inch models 1 2 3 4 5 6 78 9 What is a chargeable USB port? •• USB device accessing and charging functions...
.../Audio You can connect a VGA adapter (optional). 8 Ear-set or headset. 9 Multi Card Slot A card slot supports multi cards. Using a chargeable USB port, you can connect USB devices as well as a keyboard/mouse, digital camera, etc. 7 Monitor Port A port used to connect a monitor, TV or projector supporting a 15pin D-SUB interface. You can connect an HDMI cable to this 3 Port (HDMI) port. Overview Chapter 1 Getting Started 29 Left View ► For 14 inch models 1 2 3 4 5 6 78 9 What is a chargeable USB port? •• USB device accessing and charging functions...
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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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Using the computer 59 External Monitor z VGA Adapter x TV Projector ► For 17.3 inch models Connect the RGB port of the computer and the port of theѿexءteधrnal ִdeփvice. Alternatively, to set up dual view: Open the Display Settings window in the Control Panel, select Monitor 2 and select the Expand to fit to this monitor checkbox to...
Using the computer 59 External Monitor z VGA Adapter x TV Projector ► For 17.3 inch models Connect the RGB port of the computer and the port of theѿexءteधrnal ִdeփvice. Alternatively, to set up dual view: Open the Display Settings window in the Control Panel, select Monitor 2 and select the Expand to fit to this monitor checkbox to...
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... (optional) PowerXpress is installed, you can register executable files (EXE) only. x 3 From now on the program 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 the Desktop and select Configure Switchable Graphics from the popup menu. 2 Click the Browse button and register the software and...
... (optional) PowerXpress is installed, you can register executable files (EXE) only. x 3 From now on the program 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 the Desktop and select Configure Switchable Graphics from the popup menu. 2 Click the Browse button and register the software and...
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... Power Options under Control Panel. Restart the system. - If the system wakes up from Sleep mode even though there is no received signal, use the function. Set the Wireless LAN to Disable to a 10Mbps/100Mbps wired LAN. When system is shoutdown without disabling the WOL (Wake on battery, some time it operates at 100Mbps/10Mbps speed. When system is running on LAN) option. - Connecting a wired LAN while using a wireless LAN may not work while using...
... Power Options under Control Panel. Restart the system. - If the system wakes up from Sleep mode even though there is no received signal, use the function. Set the Wireless LAN to Disable to a 10Mbps/100Mbps wired LAN. When system is shoutdown without disabling the WOL (Wake on battery, some time it operates at 100Mbps/10Mbps speed. When system is running on LAN) option. - Connecting a wired LAN while using a wireless LAN may not work while using...
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... the Charms menu > Settings > Network Connections icon, a list of available APᖅsᱶappears. áᔪ Wireless Network (Optional) Ŗᮁ Connecting to a Wireless LAN ᯲ If there is an AP, you can use the wireless network. 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 70 2 Click Connect. If a network key is displayed next to , the Connect button appears. If...
... the Charms menu > Settings > Network Connections icon, a list of available APᖅsᱶappears. áᔪ Wireless Network (Optional) Ŗᮁ Connecting to a Wireless LAN ᯲ If there is an AP, you can use the wireless network. 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 70 2 Click Connect. If a network key is displayed next to , the Connect button appears. If...
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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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... Password. •• The hard disk drive password setting function is set a password for some models. •• Changing the hard disk drive password For security purposes, you cannot change the major settings of the Setting up the computer. Deactivating the supervisor password also deactivates the user password. Be sure 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 and then selecting Security > HDD Password, press the Power button...
... Password. •• The hard disk drive password setting function is set a password for some models. •• Changing the hard disk drive password For security purposes, you cannot change the major settings of the Setting up the computer. Deactivating the supervisor password also deactivates the user password. Be sure 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 and then selecting Security > HDD Password, press the Power button...
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... on Recovery 6.0 version. Recover Restores the entire Windows drive. Troubleshooting 111 If a problem occurs with your computer, Recovery (recovery program) allows you can restore it to your preferred state at any time. Refer to the default (factory) settings. 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...
... on Recovery 6.0 version. Recover Restores the entire Windows drive. Troubleshooting 111 If a problem occurs with your computer, Recovery (recovery program) allows you can restore it to your preferred state at any time. Refer to the default (factory) settings. 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...
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... the operating system to backup all existing data and reinstall Windows, install Windows according to the Internet. •• For Windows 7/8, the screen asking 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. If you can reinstall Windows using the Samsung Recovery Solution. Reinstalling in the Select Update window, the latest updates are for Windows 7/8 and Windows Vista and for Windows when Windows is no longer working...
... the operating system to backup all existing data and reinstall Windows, install Windows according to the Internet. •• For Windows 7/8, the screen asking 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. If you can reinstall Windows using the Samsung Recovery Solution. Reinstalling in the Select Update window, the latest updates are for Windows 7/8 and Windows Vista and for Windows when Windows is no longer working...
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... version. 6 When the window asking for the location to install the operating system to drive C is recommended. •• A If you click Drive Options (Advanced), you can 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 CD or DVD... message appears while booting, press any key to save the backup image used by Samsung Recovery Solution.
... version. 6 When the window asking for the location to install the operating system to drive C is recommended. •• A If you click Drive Options (Advanced), you can 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 CD or DVD... message appears while booting, press any key to save the backup image used by Samsung Recovery Solution.
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Troubleshooting 122 Windows 8 Related Q1 I cannot find the Start button on the Desktop. by default. A Click the Charms menu > Settings > Power to reveal the Desktop when the Start screen appears. Q3 The App disappeared in Windows 7. A Currently, there is currently the only workaround. Press the Windows key + D key simultaneously to display the Power Options menu. A Run your printer manual for detailed instructions for each model. You can I install a printer driver? Q4 Since I'm familiar with...
Troubleshooting 122 Windows 8 Related Q1 I cannot find the Start button on the Desktop. by default. A Click the Charms menu > Settings > Power to reveal the Desktop when the Start screen appears. Q3 The App disappeared in Windows 7. A Currently, there is currently the only workaround. Press the Windows key + D key simultaneously to display the Power Options menu. A Run your printer manual for detailed instructions for each model. You can I install a printer driver? Q4 Since I'm familiar with...
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... Sound Related Q1 The Desktop displayed 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 screen and click OK. ► For AMD graphics cards 1. Right-click over the Desktop and select Graphics Properties > Desktop and Display > My Digital Flat Panel > Expansion Options (Digital Flat Panel). 2. Adjust...
... Sound Related Q1 The Desktop displayed 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 screen and click OK. ► For AMD graphics cards 1. Right-click over the Desktop and select Graphics Properties > Desktop and Display > My Digital Flat Panel > Expansion Options (Digital Flat Panel). 2. Adjust...
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... an internal network or intranet from external networks through an authentication procedure. Icon This refers to a small image that represents a file that were running are restored to the hard disk and turns the CPU and hard disk off. The current LAN uses the Ethernet media access control method developed in memory to their last state. Although the shape and size of the disc are Passive Matrix and Active Matrix LCD types. DVD video...
... an internal network or intranet from external networks through an authentication procedure. Icon This refers to a small image that represents a file that were running are restored to the hard disk and turns the CPU and hard disk off. The current LAN uses the Ethernet media access control method developed in memory to their last state. Although the shape and size of the disc are Passive Matrix and Active Matrix LCD types. DVD video...