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... 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) 80 Using the Multimedia App (Optional) Chapter 1 Getting Started 1 84 Sharing content using the AllShare Play app (Optional) 93 Samsung Software Update 94 Diagnosing the Computer Status and Troubleshooting 95 Using the Security Slot Chapter 4. Troubleshooting 111 Recovering/Backing up...
... 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) 80 Using the Multimedia App (Optional) Chapter 1 Getting Started 1 84 Sharing content using the AllShare Play app (Optional) 93 Samsung Software Update 94 Diagnosing the Computer Status and Troubleshooting 95 Using the Security Slot Chapter 4. Troubleshooting 111 Recovering/Backing up...
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Make sure to have the product tested by a safety service engineer after a repair. Connect only permitted devices to the connectors or ports of lightning, immediately turn the system off . Do not touch the antenna with the parts. When handling computer parts, follow instructions marked with a grounding part. Use a wall outlet or multi-plug with this symbol may cause slight injury or damage to the...
Make sure to have the product tested by a safety service engineer after a repair. Connect only permitted devices to the connectors or ports of lightning, immediately turn the system off . Do not touch the antenna with the parts. When handling computer parts, follow instructions marked with a grounding part. Use a wall outlet or multi-plug with this symbol may cause slight injury or damage to the...
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.... •• Adjust the height of the monitor and the LCD screen so that its top height is equal to or lower than your eyes. •• 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...
.... •• Adjust the height of the monitor and the LCD screen so that its top height is equal to or lower than your eyes. •• 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...
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..., the LCD becomes brighter and the keyboard backlight 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 turn the illumination sensor on or off. 2 HDD/ODD This turns on when the hard disk is running on battery power without being accessed. On: When the computer is in Sleep mode...
..., the LCD becomes brighter and the keyboard backlight 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 turn the illumination sensor on or off. 2 HDD/ODD This turns on when the hard disk is running on battery power without being accessed. On: When the computer is in Sleep mode...
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... 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 to this port. 4 Monitor Port A port used to connect a Mini DisplayPort cable (Optional). 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 battery power...
... 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 to this port. 4 Monitor Port A port used to connect a Mini DisplayPort cable (Optional). 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 battery power...
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... product. Digital Video/Audio You can connect an HDMI cable 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 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 this 3 Port (HDMI) port. For Windows XP, the USB 3.0 feature...
... product. Digital Video/Audio You can connect an HDMI cable 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 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 this 3 Port (HDMI) port. For Windows XP, the USB 3.0 feature...
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... 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 a VGA adapter (optional). 8 Ear-set or headset. 9 Multi Card Slot A card slot supports multi cards. Digital Video/Audio You can enjoy (Optional) digital video and audio on the TV. 4 Wired LAN Port Connect the Ethernet cable to this 3 Port (HDMI) port. Using this port, you can connect an HDMI cable to this port. For Windows XP, the USB 3.0 feature may be distinguished by connecting a lock and cable to the...
... 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 a VGA adapter (optional). 8 Ear-set or headset. 9 Multi Card Slot A card slot supports multi cards. Digital Video/Audio You can enjoy (Optional) digital video and audio on the TV. 4 Wired LAN Port Connect the Ethernet cable to this 3 Port (HDMI) port. Using this port, you can connect an HDMI cable to this port. For Windows XP, the USB 3.0 feature may be distinguished by connecting a lock and cable to the...
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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. Alternatively, to set dual view. 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 the current device are displayed on ـthࢿ ࢠe external device...
...: 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. Alternatively, to set dual view. 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 the current device are displayed on ـthࢿ ࢠe external device...
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... playing videos. 1 Right-click on the program to the external graphics when the user uses some functions of the registered program that require a high graphics performance will run some program functions that selectively enables either the internal or external graphics chipset depending on the Desktop and select Configure Switchable Graphics from the popup menu. 2 Click the Browse button and register the software and...
... playing videos. 1 Right-click on the program to the external graphics when the user uses some functions of the registered program that require a high graphics performance will run some program functions that selectively enables either the internal or external graphics chipset depending 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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... Change adapter settings in the left menu pane. 2 Right-click on LAN) option. - Connecting a wired LAN while using Hybrid power saving feature. When connected to a 100Mbps/1Gbps wired LAN and the computer exits Sleep/hibernation mode, a message appears informing you of power saving feature to reduce battery consumption. áᔪ Wired Network Ŗᮁ Using the WOL (Wake On LAN) function is restored, it may take a few second extra after disabling the function...
... Change adapter settings in the left menu pane. 2 Right-click on LAN) option. - Connecting a wired LAN while using Hybrid power saving feature. When connected to a 100Mbps/1Gbps wired LAN and the computer exits Sleep/hibernation mode, a message appears informing you of power saving feature to reduce battery consumption. áᔪ Wired Network Ŗᮁ Using the WOL (Wake On LAN) function is restored, it may take a few second extra after disabling the function...
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... click the Charms menu > Settings > Network Connections icon, a list of available APᖅsᱶappears. AP List 3 When the AP connection is completed, Connected is set for the AP, enter the network key and then click OK. If a network key is displayed next to , the Connect button appears. áᔪ Wireless Network (Optional) Ŗᮁ Connecting to a Wireless LAN ᯲ If there is an AP, you can use the wireless network. Chapter 3. Using the computer 70...
... click the Charms menu > Settings > Network Connections icon, a list of available APᖅsᱶappears. AP List 3 When the AP connection is completed, Connected is set for the AP, enter the network key and then click OK. If a network key is displayed next to , the Connect button appears. áᔪ Wireless Network (Optional) Ŗᮁ Connecting to a Wireless LAN ᯲ If there is an AP, you can use the wireless network. Chapter 3. Using the computer 70...
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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 Chapter 4.
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... user password. Press in the Set HDD Password item and define a password as described in Step 3 of the Setting up the Supervisor Password. •• The hard disk drive password setting function is set, you have been configured. Once a boot password is not provided for some models. •• Changing the hard disk drive password For security purposes, you can turn the computer on boot item to boot up a Hard Disk Drive Password (Optional) If you cannot enter the BIOS Setup. This helps prevent unauthorized access...
... user password. Press in the Set HDD Password item and define a password as described in Step 3 of the Setting up the Supervisor Password. •• The hard disk drive password setting function is set, you have been configured. Once a boot password is not provided for some models. •• Changing the hard disk drive password For security purposes, you can turn the computer on boot item to boot up a Hard Disk Drive Password (Optional) If you cannot enter the BIOS Setup. This helps prevent unauthorized access...
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Recover Restores the entire Windows drive. Recovering/Backing up your entire Windows drive. Alternatively, you can back up your computer so that you to easily restore your computer to the default (factory) settings. Some functions may be excluded depending on the version. Troubleshooting 111 If a problem occurs with your preferred state at any time. Refer to your computer, Recovery (recovery program) allows you can back up the...
Recover Restores the entire Windows drive. Recovering/Backing up your entire Windows drive. Alternatively, you can back up your computer so that you to easily restore your computer to the default (factory) settings. Some functions may be excluded depending on the version. Troubleshooting 111 If a problem occurs with your preferred state at any time. Refer to your computer, Recovery (recovery program) allows you can back up the...
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... depending on the operating system. •• Reinstalling Windows may not 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. Reinstalling Windows (Optional) Chapter 5. Samsung Electronics shall not be supplied depending on your computer model. •• If you click the Next button, the screen of data...
... depending on the operating system. •• Reinstalling Windows may not 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. Reinstalling Windows (Optional) Chapter 5. Samsung Electronics shall not be supplied depending on your computer model. •• If you click the Next button, the screen of data...
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..., Keyboard, etc. Drive D includes an area to the instructions on the version. 6 When the window asking for the operating system to the Windows.old folder. Click on the version. For Windows 7/8, this screen may appear depending on a function and proceed according to save the backup image used by Samsung Recovery Solution. message appears while booting, press any key to boot from Step 7 of Installing in the selected partition...
..., Keyboard, etc. Drive D includes an area to the instructions on the version. 6 When the window asking for the operating system to the Windows.old folder. Click on the version. For Windows 7/8, this screen may appear depending on a function and proceed according to save the backup image used by Samsung Recovery Solution. message appears while booting, press any key to boot from Step 7 of Installing in the selected partition...
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... the driver? Press the Windows key + D key simultaneously to display the Power Options menu. This is no Start button in Windows 7. A Run your printer manual for detailed instructions for each model. Q6 How can I cannot find the computer's Shutdown button. A Click the Charms menu > Settings > Power to reveal the Desktop when the Start screen appears. Q3 The App disappeared in the Start Screen. A On the Desktop, click Charms menu > Settings > Control Panel > Programs and Features. by default...
... the driver? Press the Windows key + D key simultaneously to display the Power Options menu. This is no Start button in Windows 7. A Run your printer manual for detailed instructions for each model. Q6 How can I cannot find the computer's Shutdown button. A Click the Charms menu > Settings > Power to reveal the Desktop when the Start screen appears. Q3 The App disappeared in the Start Screen. A On the Desktop, click Charms menu > Settings > Control Panel > Programs and Features. by default...
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... a USB device, set the Fast BIOS Mode item in the Advanced menu in the same way as Default. Then click OK. 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 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...
... a USB device, set the Fast BIOS Mode item in the Advanced menu in the same way as Default. Then click OK. 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 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...
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... a LAN card, Ethernet card or network interface card is 600MB. LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) There are the same as that of a CD, the capacity of a DVD is at least 4.7GB while the capacity of the disc are Passive Matrix and Active Matrix LCD types. To play a DVD, a DVD drive is digital unlike VHS (analog) video and supports MPEG2 compression and digital audio. Hibernation Mode A power mode that users can be slim. To connect...
... a LAN card, Ethernet card or network interface card is 600MB. LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) There are the same as that of a CD, the capacity of a DVD is at least 4.7GB while the capacity of the disc are Passive Matrix and Active Matrix LCD types. To play a DVD, a DVD drive is digital unlike VHS (analog) video and supports MPEG2 compression and digital audio. Hibernation Mode A power mode that users can be slim. To connect...