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1Chapter 1Getting StartedContents

Chapter 1. Getting Started

3 Be ore You Start

6 Sa ety Precautions21 Proper Posture During Computer Use24 Overview29 Turning the Computer On and O

Chapter 2. Using Windows 8

32 What is Microso t Windows 8?33 Screen At a Glance

35 Using the Charms37 Using Apps40 Windows Hot Key Function

Chapter 3. Using the computer

42 Keyboard45 Touchpad49 Multi Card Slot51 Connecting an External Display Device55 Adjusting the Volume57 LCD Brightness Control58 Wired Network 61 Wireless Network (Optional)63 Using the Multimedia App67 Samsung So tware Update

68 Diagnosing the Computer Status andTroubleshooting

69 Using the Security Slot

Chapter 4. Settings and Upgrade71 BIOS Setup73 Setting a Boot Password76 Changing the Boot Priority77 Upgrading Memory80 Battery

Chapter 5. Troubleshooting

85 Recovering/Backing up the Computer (Optional)92 Reinstalling Windows (Optional)95 Q&A

Chapter 6. Appendix

101 Important Sa ety In ormation103 Replacement Parts and Accessories

105 Regulatory Compliance Statements121 WEEE Symbol In ormation122 Samsung Packaging Take-Back Program123 TCO Certi ed124 Product Speci cations126 Glossary130 Index


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Be ore You Start 3

Sa ety Precautions 6

Proper Posture During Computer Use 21

Overview 24

Turning the Computer On and O 29

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3Chapter 1Getting StartedBe ore You Start

Be ore reading the User Guide, rst check the ollowingin ormation.

Optional items, some devices and so tware re erred to in the User Guide may not be provided and/or changed byupgrade.Note that the computer environment re erred in the UserGuide may not be the same as your own environment. The pictures used or the cover and the main body in the User Manual are those o the representative model o eachseries and may di er rom the actual appearance o theproduct.

This guide decribes procedures or using both the mouse

and the touchpad.This manual has been written or the Windows 8 operating system. The descriptions and gures may di er dependingon the installed operating system.The User guide supplied with this computer may vary depending on your model.

Using the so twareFrom the Start Screen , right-click any area and selectAllApps in the bottom right corner. Then, click a desired

program. Or you can simply launchQuick Starter to dothe same.You can install Quick Starter romSW Update.


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Sa ety Precaution Notations

Icon Notation Description

WarningFailure to ollow instructions marked withthis symbol, may cause personal injuryand or atality.

CautionFailure to ollow instructions marked withthis symbol, may cause slight injury toyoursel or damage your property.

Text Notations

Icon Notation Description

CautionContent included in this section includesin ormation required about the unction.

NoteContent included in this section includeshelp ul in ormation to use the unction.

Copyright

2012 Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. owns the copyright o this manual.No part o this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any

orm or by any means, electronic or mechanical, without theconsent o Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.The in ormation in this document is subject to change withoutnotice due to improving the per ormance o the product.Samsung Electronics shall not be liable or any data loss. Pleasetake care to avoid losing any important data and backup your datato prevent any such data loss.

OS and So tware Support

I you change the products actory OS (Operating System) toanother OS or i you install so tware which is not supported by thproducts original actory OS, you will not receive any technicalsupport, product exchange or re und. And a ee will be chargedwhen requesting a service.Please use your computer with the original actory OS. I youinstall an OS other than the actory OS, data may be deleted or thecomputer may not start.


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About the Product Capacity RepresentationStandard

About the capacity representation o the storageThe capacity o the storage device (HDD, SSD) o the manu actureris calculated assuming that 1KB=1,000 Bytes.However, the operating system (Windows) calculates the storagedevice capacity assuming that 1KB=1,024 Bytes, and there ore thecapacity representation o the HDD in Windows is smaller than theactual capacity due to the di erence in capacity calculation.

(E.g. For a 80GB HDD, Windows represents the capacity as 74.5GB,80x1,000x1,000x1,000 byte/(1,024x1,024x1,024)byte = 74.505GB)In addition, the capacity representation in Windows may be evensmaller because some programs such as Recovery may reside in ahidden area o the HDD.

About Memory Capacity Representation

The memory capacity reported in Windows is less than the actualcapacity o memory.

This is because BIOS or a video adapter uses a portion o memoror claims it or urther use.(E.g. For 1GB(=1,024MB) memory installed, Windows may reportthe capacity as 1,022MB or less)

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Installation Related

Do not install the product in places exposedto humidity such as a bathrooms.There is a danger o electric shock. Use theproduct within the operating conditionsspeci ed in the Manu acturers User Guide.Keep the plastic bags out o the reach o children.

There is a danger o su ocation.

Keep a distance o 15cm or more betweenthe computer and the wall and do not placeany objects between them.This may increase the internal temperature o the computer and may cause an injury.

Sa ety Precautions

Do not install the computer on a slant or aplace prone to vibrations, or avoid using thecomputer in that location or a long time.

This increases the risk that a mal unction ordamage to the product will occur.

Be care ul that people are not exposed tothe computers ventilator, adapter, etc., asthey generate heat over a long period o time when your PC is powered on.Exposing a part o your body close to the heat

rom the vent or AC adapter or long periods o time may cause a burn.

Avoid blocking the vent at the bottom orside o the computer when using it on a bed

or cushion.I the vent is blocked, there is a danger o damaging the computer or overheating theinside o the computer.

For your security and to prevent damage, please read theollowing sa ety instructions care ully.

Since this is commonly applied to Samsung Computers,some pictures may di er rom actual products.

WarningFailure to ollow instructions marked with this symbol maycause personal injury and even atality.

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I the power cord or power outlet makes anoise, disconnect the power cord rom thewall outlet and contact a service center.

There is a danger o electric shock or rehazard.

Do not use a damaged or loose main plug orpower cord or power outlet.There is a danger o electric shock or rehazard.

Plug the power cord rmly into the poweroutlet and AC adapter.Failure to do so may cause re hazard.

Do not unplug the power cord by pullingthe cable only.I the cord is damaged, it may cause electricshock.

Do not bend the power cord excessively ordo not place a heavy object over the powercord. It is especially important to keep thepower cord out o reach o in ants and pets.I the cord is damaged, it may cause electricshock or re.

Power Related

The power plug and wall outlet gures may di erdepending on the country speci cations and the productmodel.

Do not touch the main plug or power cordwith wet hands.There is a danger o electric shock.

Do not exceed the standard capacity(voltage/current) o a multiplug or poweroutlet extension when using it or theproduct.There is a danger o electric shock or rehazard.

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Connect the power cord to an outlet ormultiple power plug (extended cable) witha ground terminal.Failure to do so may result in electric shock.When the power supply is ungrounded, thecurrent may leak resulting in electric shock.

I water or another substance entersthe power input jack, AC adapter or thecomputer, disconnect the power cord andcontact the service center.I the notebook computer has an externaltype (removable) battery, separate thebattery also.Damage to the device within the computer

may cause electric shock or re hazard.Keep the power cord or outlet clean so thatthey are not covered with dust.Failure to do so may result in re.

AC Adapter Usage Precautions

Connect the power cord to the AC adapterrmly.

Otherwise, there is a danger o re due to anincomplete contact.

Use only the AC adapter supplied with theproduct.Using another adapter may cause the screen to

icker.

Do not place heavy objects or step ontothe power cord or AC adapter to avoiddamaging the power cord or AC adapter.I the cord is damaged, there is a danger o electric shock or re.

Unplug the wall-mount AC adapter (adapterand plug intergrated type) rom the walloutlet while holding the body and pulling itin the direction o the arrow.I you unplug the adapter by holding andpulling the cable, the adapter may be damagedand an electric shock, explosive sound or spark may occur as a result.


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Battery Usage Related

Please charge the battery ully be ore using thecomputer or the rst time.

Keep the battery out o the reach o in antsand pets, as they could put the battery intotheir mouths.There is a danger o electric shock or choking.

Use an authorized battery and AC adapteronly.Please use an authorized battery and adapterapproved by Samsung Electronics.

Unauthorized batteries and adapters may notmeet the proper sa ety requirements and maycause problems or mal unctions and result inan explosion or re.


Sa ety Precautions

Do not use the computer in a badlyventilated location such as on bedding, on apillow or cushion, etc, and do not use it in alocation such as room with foor heating asit may cause the computer to overheat.Take care that the computer vents (on the sideor the bottom) are not blocked especially inthese environments. I the vents are blocked,the computer may overheat and it may cause acomputer problem, or even an explosion.

Do not use the computer in a humid

location such as a bathroom or sauna.Please use the computer within therecommended temperature and humidityrange (10~32C, 20~80% RH).

Do not close the LCD panel and put thecomputer into your bag to move it when it isstill turned on.I you put the computer into your bag withoutturning it o , the computer may overheat andthere is a danger o re. Shut the computerdown properly be ore moving it.

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Cutting the power to the internal battery( or corresponding models only.)

For products with built-in batteries, customers cannot remove the battery.In the case o ooding, lightning or explosions, you can cut the battery power by inserting an object such as a paper clipinto the [Emergency Hole] at the bottom o the computer.Disconnect the AC adapter and insert an object such as a paper clip into the hole at the bottom o the computer to cutthe battery power.

In the case o fooding, lightning or explosions, cutthe battery power, do not reconnect the AC adapter,and immediately contact Samsung Electronics so thatthe appropriate countermeasures can be taken.

Never heat the product(or battery) or putthe product(or battery) into a re. Do notput or use the product(or battery) in a hotlocation such as a sauna, inside a vehicleexposed to the heat, and so on.There is a danger o an explosion or re.

Take care not to allow metal objects such asa key or clip to touch the battery terminal(metal parts).I a metal object touches the battery terminals,it may cause excessive current ow and it maydamage the battery, or result in a re.

I liquid leaks out o the product(or battery)or there is a unny smell coming romthe product(or battery), remove the the

product(or battery) the computer andcontact a service center.There is a danger o an explosion or re.To use the computer sa ely, replace a deadbattery with a new, authorized battery.

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Therea ter, i you connect the AC adapter, the battery power will be supplied again.

Do not cut the battery power under normal conditions.This may result in data loss or a product mal unction.

The location o the Emergency Hole may di er dependingon the model.

Usage Related

Disconnect all cables connected to thecomputer be ore cleaning it. I yournotebook is external & removable batterytype, remove the external battery.There is a danger o electric shock or damageto the product.

Do not connect a phone line connected to adigital phone to the modem.

There is a danger o a electric shock, re ordamage to the product.

Do not place any container lled with water orchemicals over or near the computer.I water or chemicals enter the computer, thismay cause re or electric shock.

I the computer is broken or dropped,

disconnect the power cord and contact aservice center or a sa ety check.I the notebook computer has an externaltype (removable) battery, separate thebattery also.Using a broken computer may cause electricshock or re hazard.

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Upgrade Related

Never disassemble the power supply or ACadapter.There is a danger o electric shock.

When removing the RTC (Real Time Clock)battery, keep it out o the reach o childrenas they could touch and/or swallow it.There is a danger o choking. I a child has

swallowed it, contact a doctor immediately.Use only authorized parts (multi-plug, battery and memory) and neverdisassemble parts.There is a danger o damaging the product,electric shock or re hazard.

Shut down the computer and disconnect

all cables be ore disassembling thecomputer. I there is a modem, disconnectthe phone line. I your notebook is external& removable battery type, remove theexternal battery.Failure to do so, may cause electric shock.

Avoid direct sunlight when the computeris in an air-tight location such as inside avehicle.There is a danger o a re hazard. The computermay overheat and also present opportunity tothieves.

Do not use your computer or longperiods o time while any part o yourbody is making direct contact with it. Thetemperature o the product may increaseduring normal operation.This may result in harming or burning your skin.

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When carrying the notebook computerwith other items, such as the adapter,mouse, books etc, take care not to pressanything against the notebook computer.I a heavy object is pressed against thenotebook computer, a white spot or stain mayappear on the LCD. There ore, take care not toapply any pressure to the notebook.In this case, place the notebook computer ina separate compartment away rom the otherobjects.

Security and Movement Related

Follow the instructions or the relevantlocation (e.g. airplane, hospital, etc.) whenusing a wireless communication device(wireless LAN, Bluetooth, etc.).

Avoid exposing a drive to magnetic elds.Security devices with magnetic elds in-clude airport walk-through devices and se-curity wands.The airport security devices that check car-ry-on luggage, such as conveyor belts, usex-rays instead o magnetism and will notdamage a drive.

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Installation Related

Do not block the ports (holes), vents, etc. o the product anddo not insert objects.Damage to a component within the computer may cause electricshock or re.

When using the computer with it lying on its side, place it sothat the vents ace upwards.Failure to do so, may cause the internal temperature o thecomputer to rise and the computer to mal unction or halt.

Do not place a heavy object over the product.This may cause a problem with the computer. In addition, theobject may all and cause injury, or damage the computer.

Battery Usage Related

Dispose o worn-out batteries properly.

There is a danger o re or explosion.

The battery disposal method may di er depending on your country and region. Dispose o the used battery in anappropriate way.

Do not throw or disassemble the battery and do not put itinto water.This may cause an injury, re or explosion.

Use only a battery authorized by Samsung Electronics.Failure to do so may cause an explosion.

Avoid contact with metal objects such as car keys or clipswhen keeping or carrying a battery.Contact with a metal may cause excessive current and a hightemperature and may damage the battery or cause a re.

Charge the battery according to the instructions in the manual.Failure to do so, may cause an explosion or re rom damage tothe product.

Do not heat the product(or battery) or expose it to heat (e.g.inside a vehicle during the summer).There is a danger o explosion or re.

CautionFailure to ollow instructions marked with this symbol maycause slight injury or damage to the product.

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Usage Related

Do not place a candle, light cigar, etc. over or on the product.There is a danger o re.

Use a wall outlet or multi-plug with a grounding part.Failure to do so may cause electric shock hazard.

Make sure to have the product tested by a sa ety serviceengineer a ter repairing the product.Authorized Samsung Repair Centers will carry out sa ety checksa ter a repair. Using a repaired product without testing it orsa ety may cause an electric shock or re.

In case o lightning, immediately turn the system o ,disconnect the power cord rom the wall outlet and phoneline rom modem. Do not use a modem or phone.There is a danger o electric shock or re.

Do not use your computer and AC-Adapter on your lap orso t sur aces.I the computer temperature increases, there is a danger o burning yoursel .

Connect only permitted devices to the connectors or portso the computer.Failure to do so, may cause electric shock and re.

Close the LCD panel only a ter checking i the notebook computer is turned o .The temperature may rise and it may cause overheating andde ormation o the product.

Do not press the Eject Button while the CD-ROM drive is inoperation.You might lose data and the disk might be suddenly ejected andcould cause an injury.

Take care not to drop the product while using it.This may cause personal injury or loss o data.

Do not touch the antenna with electricity acility such as thepower outlet.There is a danger o electric shock.

When handling computer parts, ollow the instructions onthe manual supplied with the parts.Failure to do so, may cause damage to the product.

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I the computer emits smoke, or there is a burning smell,disconnect the power plug rom the wall outlet and contacta service center immediately. I your notebook is external &removable battery type, remove the external battery.There is a danger o re.

Do not use a damaged or modi ed CD.

There is a danger o damaging the product or personal injury.Do not insert your ngers into the PC Card Slot.There is a danger o injury or electric shock.

Use recommended computer cleansing solution whencleaning the product and only use the computer when it iscompletely dried.Failure to do so may cause electric shock or re.

Emergency disk eject method using paperclip should notbe used while the disk is in motion. Make sure to use theemergency disk eject method only when the Optical Disk Drive has stopped.There is a danger o injury.

Do not place your ace close to the Optical Disk Drive traywhen it is operating.There is a danger o injury due to an abrupt ejection.

Check CDs or cracks and damage prior to use.It may damage the disc and cause disorder o device and injury o user.

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Upgrade Related

Take care when touching the product or parts.The device may be damaged or you may be injured.

Take care not to throw or drop a computer part or device.This may cause injury or damage to the product.

Make sure to close the computer cover be ore connectingthe power a ter a reassembly.There is a danger o electric shock i your body touches aninternal part.

Use parts authorized by Samsung Electronics only.Failure to do so, may cause re or damage the product.

Never disassemble or repair the product by yoursel .There is a danger o electric shock or re.

To connect a device that is not manu actured or authorizedby Samsung Electronics, enquire at your service centerbe ore connecting the device.There is a danger o damaging the product.

Security and Movement Related

When moving the product, turn the power o and separate

all connected cables rst.The product might be damaged or users may trip over the cables.

For long periods o not using the notebook computer,discharge the battery and preserve as it is detached.(For external & removable battery type)The battery will be preserved at its best condition.

Do not operate or watch the computer while driving a

vehicle.There is a danger o a trafc accident. Please concentrate ondriving.

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Cautions on Preventing Data Loss(Hard Disk Management)

Take care not to damage the data on a hard disk drive.

A hard disk drive is so sensitive to external impact that an external impact may cause loss o data on the sur ace o the

disk.Take extra care, because moving the computer or an impact on the computer when it is turned on may damage the data o the hard disk drive.The company is not liable or any loss o data on the hard disk drive.

Causes that may damage the data o a hard disk drive andthe hard disk drive itsel .

The data may be lost when an external impact is applied to the

disk while disassembling or assembling the computer.The data may be lost when the computer is turned o or reset by a power ailure while the hard disk drive is operating.The data may be lost and irrecoverable due to a computer virus in ection.The data may be lost i the power is turned o while running a program.Sudden impact or movement to the computer while the hard

disk drive is operating, may cause les to be corrupted or badsectors on the hard disk.

To prevent data loss due to damage to the hard disk drive,please backup your data requently.

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Using the power supply in an airplane

Since the power outlet type di ers depending on the type o airplane, connect the power appropriately.

Since the representative gures o the power plug andthe auto adapter are used, they may di er rom the actualparts.

When using the AC power plug

Connect the power plug pins perpendicular into the center o thepower outlet.

I the plug pins are not inserted into the center o the holes, the plug pins are only inserted up to hal their length. In this case,reconnect the power plug.You have to insert the power plug into the outlet when the power indicator (LED) o the power outlet is lit green. I thepower is connected properly, the power indicator (LED)remains green.

Otherwise, the power indicator (LED) is turned o . In this case,unplug the power, check i the power indicator (LED) is green,and then reconnect the power plug.

Wrong ExampleGood Example220V Power Plug 110V Power Plug

CenterHoles

Power Indicator (LED)

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When using the auto adapter

When the cigar socket is provided, you have to use the autoadapter (optional). Insert the cigar plug o the auto adapter into

the cigar socket and connect the DC plug o the auto adapter tothe power input port o the computer.

Auto Adapter

In- ight Cigar SocketCigar PlugDC Plug

When using the Airplane Charging Converter

Depending on the airplane, you have to use the auto adapterand charging converter. Connect the airplane charging converter(optional) to the auto adapter (optional) and then insert theairplane power input jack into the power outlet.

ChargingConverter 1 Connect this end tothe auto adapter.

Connect the airplane powerinput jack to the power

outlet o the airplane.2

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Getting StartedProper Posture During Computer Use

Maintaining a proper posture during computer use is veryimportant to prevent physical harm.The ollowing instructions are about maintaining a proper postureduring computer use developed through human engineering.

Please read and ollow them care ully when using the computer.Otherwise, the probability o (RSI: Repetitive Strain Injury) romrepeated operations may increase and serious physical harm maybe caused.

The instructions in this manual have been prepared so that they can be applied within the coverage o general users.I the user is not included in the coverage, the recommendation is to be applied according to the usersneeds.

Proper Posture

Adjust the heights o desks and chairs appropriate to yourheight.

The heights are to be adjusted so that your arm orms a rightangle when you place your hand over the keyboard while sittingdown on a chair.Adjust the height o chair so that your heel is com ortably placedon the oor.

Do not use the computer while you are lying down, but only while you are sitting down.Do not use the computer on your lap. I the computer temperature increases, there is a danger o burning yoursel .

Work while keeping your waist straight. Use a chair with a com ortable back. Keep the center o your leg weight not on the chair but on your eet when you are sitting on a chair.To use the computer while talking over the telephone, use a headset. Using the computer with the phone on your shoulderis bad or posture.

Keep requently used items within a com ortable work range (where you can reach them with your hands).

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Eye Position

Keep the monitor or LCD away rom your eyes by at least50cm.

Adjust the height o 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. I you wear glasses, clean them be ore using the computer. When entering contents printed on a paper into the computer, use a static paper holder so that the height o the paper isalmost equal to that o the monitor.

Hand Position

Keep your arm at a right angle as shown by the gure.

Keep the line rom your elbow to your hand straight. Do not place your palm over the keyboard while typing. Do not hold the mouse with excessive orce.

Do not press the keyboard, touchpad or mouse with excessive orce.

It is recommended connecting an external keyboard and mouse when using the computer or long periods o time.

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Volume Control (Headphones and Speakers)

Check your volume rst to listen to music.

Check yourvolume!

Check i the volume is too loud be ore using headphones.

It is not recommended using headphones or long periods o time.Any deviation rom the equalizer de ault setting could cause hearing impairment.The de ault setting can be changed through so tware and driver updates without your intervention. Please check the

equalizer de ault setting be ore rst usage.

Use Time (Break Time)

Take a break or 10 minutes or more a ter a 50-minute period when working or more than one hour.

Illumination

Do not use the computer in dark locations. The illumination level or computer use must be as bright so or reading a bookIndirect illumination is recommended. Use a curtain to prevent re ection on the LCD screen.

Operation ConditionDo not use the computer in hot and humid locations. Use the computer within the allowed temperature and humidity range speci ed in the User Guide.

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Getting Started

Front View

The pictures used or the cover and the main body in the User Manual are those o the representative model o each

series. There ore the colors and appearance o the picturesmay di er rom the actual appearance o the productdepending on the model.The items marked as optional may not be provided or may be provided in di erent locations.

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1 Camera operatingindicator

This indicates the camera operatingstatus.

2 Microphone You can use the built-in microphone.

3 Camera

Using this camera, you can take stillpictures and record video.You can take a picture or make a movieusing the Charms > Start > Camera .

4 LCD The screen images are displayed here.

5 Speaker A device used to generate sound.6 Power Button Turns the computer on and o .

7 Keyboard A device to enter data by pressing thekeys.

8 Touchpad/Touchpad Buttons

The touchpad and touchpad buttonsprovide unctions similar to the mouseball and buttons.

9 Status Indicators

Shows the operating status o thecomputer.The corresponding operating LED islit when the corresponding unctionoperates.



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Status Indicators

1 2 3 4

1 Fn Lock

This indicator displays the On/O status o theFn Lock unction.On: You can use hot keys without holding the

Fn key.O : You must hold the Fn key be ore pressing

a hot key in order to execute it.

2 Caps Lock

This turns on when the Caps Lock key ispressed allowing capital letters to be typedwithout holding the Shi t button down.On: Upper-case alphabetic inputO : Lower-case alphabetic input

3 Charge Status

This shows the power source and the batterycharge status. Green: When the battery is ully charged orthe battery is not installed.

/ Red or orange: When the battery isbeing charged.

O : When the computer is running onbattery power without being connected toAC adapter.

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Right View

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1 SIM Card Slot

(Optional)This slot is or SIM cards.

2 Multi Card Slot A card slot supports multi cards.

3 USB PortYou can connect USB devices to the USBport such as a keyboard/mouse, digitalcamera, etc.

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Le t View

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1 DC Jack A jack to connect the AC adapter thatsupplies power to the computer.

2 Wired LAN Port Connect the Ethernet cable to this port.

3 Monitor Port

A port used to connect a monitor, TVor projector supporting a 15pin D-SUBinter ace.

You can connect a VGA adapter(optional).

4Digital Video/Audio Port (HDMI)

(Optional)

You can connect an HDMI cable to thisport. Using this port, you can enjoy digitalvideo and audio on the TV.

5 USB Port(Optional)

You can connect USB devices to the USBport such as a keyboard/mouse, digitalcamera, etc.

You can distinguish the type o portby color (blue or USB 3.0 and black USB 2.0).

6 Ear-set / headsetJack

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Bottom View

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1 MemoryCompartment Cover

The main memory is installed inside thecover.

2 Battery EmergencyHole

This hole is to cut the power supply tothe battery. Insert and press one end o an un olded paper clip into the hole it tocut the power to the battery.For more in ormation, re er toAboutthe unction to cut the power supplyto the internal battery in the Sa ety

Precautions.The location o the EmergencyBattery Hole may di er dependingon the model.

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Turning the computer on

1 Connect the AC adapter .

2 Li t the LCD panel up.

3 Press thePower button to turn the computer on.

4 I the power is turned on, thepower LEDis lit.

About Windows Activation

When you turn the computer on or the rst time, the Windowsactivation screen appears.Follow the activation procedures according to the instructions onthe screen to use the computer.

Adjusting the screen brightness

When the computer runs on battery power, the LCD brightness isautomatically set to low.

Press the + key combination to increase the screenbrightness.

1 TheCharms menu appears when you place your mousepointer at the edge o the top or bottom right o the screen.Alternatively, i you place your nger on the right edge o th

touchpad and drag your nger toward the center, the Charmsmenu appears.

2 Increase the bar by pressing theSettings > Brightness.

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Turning the computer o

Since the procedures to turn the computer o may di er depending on the installed operating system, please turnthe computer o according to the procedures or thepurchased operating system.Save all your data be ore clicking on Shut down .

1 The Charms menu appears when you place your mousepointer at the edge o the top or bottom right o the screen.

2 Click Settings > Power > Shut down .

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Chapter 2.Using Windows 8

What is Microso t Windows 8? 32Screen At a Glance 33

Using the Charms 35

Using Apps 37

Windows Hot Key Function 40

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Microso t Windows 8 (herea ter re erred to as Windows) is anoperating system that is required or operating a computer.To use your computer optimally, you need to know how to use itproperly. There ore, It is better to learn how to use Windows by

utilizingWindows Help and Support .

The screen may appear somewhat di erent depending on the model and the operating system.Since this guide has been prepared based on Windows 8, some o the instructions may di er depending on theversion. It may also be modi ed without prior notice.

Displaying HelpPress theF1 Keyon the keyboard to display the Help.Alternatively, place your mouse cursor over the end o the top orbottom right area on the screen to display the Charms menu.Click Charms menu > Settings > Help .

I you are connected to the internet, you can access the mostrecent online Help.

Searchingor Help

Getting StartedYou can view basic instructions on how to useyour computer including new unction(s) or theWindows OS.

Internet &networking

A ter connecting to the network, you can check the Help section required to use the internet.

Security, Privacy,& accounts

You can check the Help in ormation requiredto protect your computer and personalin ormation.

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Windows 8 provides both the newStart screen mode and theDesktop mode o the existing OS.

Start Screen Desktop

Start Screen

When you turn on the computer, theStart screen is displayed,which allows you to use the applications (Application, App,herea ter re erred to as anApp) at the same location.

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1 Start Screen Re ers to the de ault Start screen o Windows 8.

2 App Re ers to the apps that are currently

installed.

3 Displaying theCharms

The Charms is hidden at the right o thescreen. Place your mouse pointer at theedge o the top or bottom right o thescreen to display the Charms.Or you place your nger on the right edge o the touch pad and drag your nger towardthe center, the Charms menu appears.

4 User Account This re ers to the currently used useraccount.

5 CharmsThis re ers to the menu that allows you touse unctions such as Search, Share, Start,Device and Settings.

6 Desktop Switches to Desktop mode.

7 Camera Allows you to take pictures or make a movie.

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Desktop

This provides similar unctions to those provided by the Desktopin prior Windows versions.

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2 Displaying theCharms

The Charms is hidden at the right o the screen.Place your mouse pointer at the edge o thetop or bottom right o the screen to display theCharms.

3 CharmsThis re ers to the menu that allows you to use

unctions such as Search, Share, Start, Deviceand Settings.

4Switching

to the StartScreen

Click the corner o the bottom le t o the screento switch to the Start screen.

Displaying Documents and Files

Click Windows Explorer in the taskbar on the Desktop tosearch or documents and les.

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The Charms is a new type o menu that combines the Start menuwith the Control Panel o existing Windows.The Charms allows you to quickly con gure the device(s)connected to your computer, search or App(s)/ le(s), and use the

sharing unction, etc.

Activating the Charms

I you move your mouse pointer to the top or bottom right cornero the screen, theCharms appears.

Charms

Displayingthe CharmsMenu

Displayingthe CharmsMenu

Search

I you want to search or a program or le in the App(s)/Settings/File(s), simply enter a keyword in the Searchcharm and start Search.You can also search within an App or on the Web.

Share

You can use this menu to trans er a picture or le toanother user. You can easily share pictures or les withother users simply by associating multiple Apps with theShare charm.

Start

You can move to the Start screen.

Device

As this allows you to move directly to a desired device,you can handle tasks such as importing pictures roma digital camera, streaming a video to your TV ortrans erring les to a device on the current screen.

Settings

The Settings charm allows you to per orm basic taskssuch as adjusting the volume, turning o the PC, etc.I you select the Settings charm while a speci c App is

running, the settings or the currently running App aredisplayed.

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Changing the Settings

Frequently used Windows menus are collected.Click theCharms > Settings . Icon Name Function Description

WirelessNetwork

You can connect to a wireless network.Select a wireless network to connectto.

Adjusting theVolume

You can adjust the volume or mute thesound.

ScreenBrightness

You can adjust the screen brightness.

NoticeYou can set the interval at which anApp sends notices.

PowerYou can turn o your computer orselect the Power Options.

ENG Language You can set the Language.

Change PC settings

You can change more settings.

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An App re ers to an application program (herea ter re erred to asan App). In a larger sense, it re ers to all the so tware programsinstalled on the operating system.Windows 8 provides basic Apps or requently per ormed tasks.

Starting/Exiting an AppClick on an App in the Start screen to activate it.

To exit the App

1 Move your mouse pointer to the top o the screen.Your mouse pointer changes to ahand shape .2 Click and hold your mouse button and then drag it to thebottom o the screen. The App moves downward and

disappears and exits.

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Displaying Currently Running App(s)

1 Move your mouse pointer to the top le t corner o the screento display the last run App.2 Then, move your mouse pointer down to display a list o thecurrently running Apps in order.3 Click on an App in that list or drag it to the center o thescreen. Now, you can check the selected App which is

currently running.

Right-click over the App in the list and click Close to exit theApp.

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Running Two Apps at the Same Time

1 Select theApps in the Start screen .

2 Move your mouse pointer to the top o the screen. Yourmouse pointer changes to ahand shape .3 I you click and hold your mouse button and move le t orright, you can split the screen to display multiple Apps.4 Move theScreen Split Bar to change the screen split ratio.Supported screen split ratios are 3:7 or 7:3.

Ex) I you run the Weather App and Store App at thesame time

ScreenSplit BarWeatherApp Store App

Adding/Removing an App to/ rom the Start Screen

Click Start screen > right-click your mouse button.Click All Apps at the bottom o the screen to display all theApps that are currently installed.

1 I you right-click over the App to be added, the relevant menuis activated at the bottom o your screen.

2 Click Pin to start or Unpin rom Start .

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Using the Windows StoreI you run the App Store in the Start screen, the Apps in theWindows Store are displayed.However, a Microso t account is required to purchase App(s) in theWindows Store.Continue a ter registering your Microso t Account in theCharms.

Samsung cannot solve errors occuring with other appsinstalled rom the Windows Store. Contact customer support

or the app directly.

Con guring your Microso t Account

A Microso t Account allows you to synchronize your settings withother device(s) running Windows 8 online allowing you to share

le(s) or settings.

You should register a Microso t Account to download or purchaseApp(s) rom the Store.

1 Run theCharms and click Settings > Change PC Settings .

2 Click Users > Your Account > Switch to a Microso taccount .3 Register your account through the ollowing relevantprocedures.

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You can use the ollowing convenient hot keys in Windows 8.

Function Hot Keys Function Description

Displaying theStart Screen Windows Key Switches to Start mode.

Displaying theDesktop Windows Key + D

Switches to Desktopmode.

Running theCharms Windows Key + C Activates the Charms.

Locking the

ScreenWindows Key + L Locks the screen.

Opening theEase o Access

CenterWindows Key + U

Opens the Ease o AccessCenter con guration.

Opening theSecond Screen

SettingsWindows Key + P

Opens the ExternalMonitor Settings menu.

Opening theAdvanced

ManagementTool

Windows Key + XOpens the AdvancedManagement Tool.

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Keyboard 42Touchpad 45

Multi Card Slot 49

Connecting an External Display Device 51

Adjusting the Volume 55

LCD Brightness Control 57Wired Network 58

Wireless Network (Optional) 61

Using the Multimedia App 63

Samsung So tware Update 67

Diagnosing the Computer Status and Troubleshooting 68Using the Security Slot 69

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Shortcut key unctions and procedures are discussed in the ollowing sections.

The keyboard image may di er rom the actual keyboard. The keyboard may di er depending on your country. The ollowing mainly describes the shortcut keys.

Shortcut Keys

Press both theFn key and hot key at the same time.Alternatively, press theFn Lock key as well as a hot key to use the hot key unctions more easily.

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Shortcut Keys Name Function

Settings The Samsung so tware control program, the Settings , is launched.

Screen Brightness Control Controls the screen brightness.

CRT/LCDSwitches the screen output to the LCD or external monitor when an external monitor (or TV)is connected to the computer.

Touchpad Turns the Touchpad unction on or of.When using an external mouse only, you can turn the Touchpad of.

MutePress this button to turn the audio on or of.

Volume Control Controls the volume.

Silent Mode Reduces the Fan noise so that users can use the computer without hearing noise.

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Other Function Keys

I you press the Fn Lock key, you can use the hot key unctionswithout pressing theFn key.

On: You can use the hot key unctions without pressingthe Fn key.

O : You can use a hot key unction by pressing the Fnkey + the hot key at the same time.

I the hot keys do not work properly, you have to install theSettings .

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The touchpad provides the same unction as a mouse and the le tand right buttons o the touchpad plays the role o the le t andright buttons o a mouse.

Touch the touchpad with your ngers only. Anything other than your ngers, such as a ball-point pen,will not be recognized by the touchpad.I you touch the Touchpad or press the Touchpad buttons while booting up, the Windows boot time may beextended.

Basic Touchpad Functions

Moving the cursor on the screen

Place your nger on the touchpad slightly and move your nger.The mouse cursor will move accordingly. Move your nger in thedirection you wish to move the cursor.

Click Function

Place a nger on the touchpad and click on an item once.Alternatively, press the le t button once quickly and release it.

Tap

Click or

Double-Click Function

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Right Button Function

This corresponds to clicking the right mouse button.Press the right touchpad button once. The corresponding pop-upmenu appears.

Click

Drag Function

Dragging re ers to moving an item to another place a ter selectingit.Press and hold down the le t touchpad button over an item youwant to drag and move the item to the new location.

Holding down the le ttouchpad button

Move

The Gesture Function o the Touchpad (Optional)

The Touchpad Gesture unction may not be provided and the version o the unction may di er depending on the

model. Some usage procedures may di er depending onthe version.For detailed usage procedures, re er to the description in the Touchpad Settings window.

Con guring the Gesture Function

Some gesture unctions may not be con gured.In this case, you can con gure them using the ollowing path.

1 On the Desktop, click theCharms menu > Settings >Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Touchpad .2 When the Touchpad Settings window appears, click thecorresponding item in theSelect an Item to Con gure

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The Scroll Function

This unction is the same as the scroll area o the Touchpad.I you place two ngers over the Touchpad and move them up,down, le t or right, the screen is scrolled up, down, le t or rightaccordingly.

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Zoom Functions

I you place two ngers over the Touchpad together or apart, thecurrent image or text is zoomed in or out.

Zoom-outZoom-in

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Charms Menu Activating Function

I you place your nger on the right edge o the touch pad anddrag your nger toward the center, the Charms menu appears.

Displaying Additional Menu(s) o a Currently RunningApp

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Last Run Window Opening Function

Place your nger on the le t edge o the touch pad and dragyour nger towards the center to activate a previously operatingprogram rom among the currently running programs.

Touchpad On/O Function

Locking with shortcut keys

I you want to use the mouse only without using the touchpad,you can turn the touchpad o .

To lock the touchpad unction, press the + keys.

You can set the touchpad and touchpad button settings inthe tabs that appear when clickingCharms menu on theDesktop > Settings > Control Panel > Hardware andSound > Touchpad .

Auto-locking when connecting USB mouse

I an external USB pointing device is connected in theCharmsmenu in Desktop > Settings > Control Panel > Hardware andSound > Touchpad , check Disabled to disable the touchpad

eature when connecting to the USB mouse.

This auto-locking unction is not provided or some models.

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Using the multi card slot, you can read and write data to cards.

You can use a card as a removable disk and convenientlyexchange data with digital devices such as a digital camera, digitalcamcorder, MP3, etc..

Supported Cards : SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card You have to additionally purchase a multi card with the necessary capacity depending on your requirements.You can use a multi card just like any data storage device. A copyright protection unction is not supported.Since you can lose a card when moving the computer,

keep the card separately.The gures used or the description are o a representative model. There ore the gures may di er rom the real ones.I a slot protection dummy card is inserted into your computer, remove the dummy card be ore using thecomputer.These descriptions are written based on Windows 8, the latest operating system. There ore, some descriptions and

gures may di er rom your operating system. But as theusage is similar to other Windows operating systems, youcan use these descriptions or re erence.

Using the card

1 Insert the card into the multi card slot in the indicateddirection.

Example) SD Card

2 The ollowing message appears on the top right. Click toopen the older and click View Files.

I a message appears to noti y you o any problem, click thecorresponding window> Continue without Scanning . Youcan per orm the ollowing process described in No. 3.

3 Windows Explorer runs on the Desktop. You can save, moveand delete data on the corresponding drive.

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Using a Mini SD

Since the above cards are too small, you cannot insert the cardsinto the slot directly.Insert the card into the dedicated adapter (available rom mostelectronic retailers) and then insert the adapter into the multi cardslot.

To remove a memory card

Take hold o the end o the card and remove the card.

To ormat a memory card

When using the memory card or the rst time, you must ormatthe card be ore using it.

Formatting a card deletes all data saved on the card. I thecard includes data, backup the data be ore ormatting it.

1 Click theWindows Explorer icon in the taskbar on theDesktop.

2Right-click over a card drive with the touchpad and select

Format .

3 Click Start to the ormatting.

To use a card to exchange data with a digital device such as a digital camera, ormatting the data using the digitaldevice is recommended.

When you try to use a card, which is ormatted in the

computer, in another digital device, you may have toormat the card again in the device.

You cannot ormat, write or delete data rom a SD, or SDHC card with a write protection tab when it is in the Lock position.Inserting and removing a memory card repeatedly may damage the memory card.

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I you connect an external display device such as a monitor, TV,projector, etc., you can view the picture on the wider screen o theexternal device when you give a presentation or watch a video ormovie.The computer provides an analog monitor port (D-SUB) and adigital video/audio port (HDMI).The visual quality is sharper when a display device is connectedthrough the HDMI port rather than the analog monitor port(D-SUB) port. There ore, when multiple ports are supported,connect a display device to a port that provides the better visualquality.

Be ore you start, check the port and cable o the external

display device and then connect the display device to thecomputer.

About the connection cableUsers should additionally purchase the necessary connectioncables.

D-SUB Cable HDMI Cable

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Connecting to the monitor port (Optional)You can experience a wider screen by connecting the computer toa monitor, TV or projector with a monitor port.You can give better presentations by connecting the computer toa projector.

1 Connect the D-SUB port o the computer and the port o themonitor or TV with the monitor cable (15 pin).ExternalMonitor

TV

Projector

2 Connect the power cord o the connected monitor, TV orprojector and turn the power on.Change your TV to external device mode when connecting tothe TV.

3 SelectCharms menu > Devices > Second Screen .Select a desired monitor mode.PC Screen onlyThe contents are only displayed on the PCmonitor (current device).

DuplicateThe contents o the current device are displayedon the external device as well.

ExtendThe screen o the current device is expanded tothe external device.Second screen OnlyThe contents are displayed only on the screen o the external device.

Alternatively, to set up dual view:Open the Display Settings window in the Control Panel,select Monitor 2 and select the Expand to t to thismonitor checkbox to set dual view. For more detailedin ormation, re er to the Windows online help.


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Connecting through the HDMI port (Optional)By connecting the computer to a TV with a HDMI port, you canenjoy both a high visual quality and a high sound quality.A ter connecting a TV through HDMI, you have to con gure thescreen and sound.

1 Connect the HDMI cable to the HDMI port o the TV.ExternalMonitor

TVProjector

This is only supported or models that support a TV output

port (HDMI).When a TV provides more than one HDMI port, connect the computer to the DVI INport.When connecting the computer to a TV, switch the external input mode o the TV toHDMI.

2 SelectCharms menu > Devices > Second Screen .Select a desired monitor mode.PC Screen only

The contents are only displayed on the PCmonitor (current device).

DuplicateThe contents o the current device are displayedon the external device as well.

ExtendThe screen o the current device is expanded tothe external device.Second screen OnlyThe contents are displayed only on the screen o the external device.

External Monitor / TV is not supported in the DOS Command Prompt window.Simultaneous output to all 3 (LCD + CRT + HDMI) is not supported.


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Using AMD Graphics E ectively (optional)

PowerXpress is Switchable Graphics technology that selectivelyenables either the internal or external graphics chipset dependingon the program to extend the battery li e time while maintainingthe graphics per ormance.This technology uses the internal graphics by de ault to reducebattery consumption and switches to the external graphics whenthe user uses some program unctions that require a high graphicsper ormance such as games and playing videos.

This description is only or Windows 8 and models with AMD PowerXpress technology.

Adding programs or PowerXpress graphics technology

You have to register the program to run some unctions o aprogram using the external graphics chipset.Some programs are pre-registered. To register more programs,complete the ollowing steps.

Unregistered programs will run using the internal graphics chipset.You can register executable les (EXE) only.

1 Right-click on the Desktop and selectCon gure SwitchableGraphics rom the popup menu.2 Click theBrowse button and register the so tware and click the Apply button.

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3 From now on some o the unctions o the registeredprogram that require a high graphics per ormance willrun with the external graphics chipset without additionalcon guration.

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You can adjust the volume using the keyboard and the volumecontrol program.

Adjusting the Volume using the Keyboard

+ or +

Alternatively, press the + key combination to

turn the volume on or o .

Adjusting the Volume using the VolumeAdjustment Program

Click theCharms menu > Settings > to adjust the controlbar.

Mute

Using the Sound Recorder

The procedures to record sound using the Windows Recorder aredescribed below.

1 Connect a microphone to the microphone jack.You can also use the internal MIC.

2 Right-click over theVolume icon on the taskbar and selectRecording Device .

3 Check i the microphone is set as the de ault recordingdevice.I this is the case, it is already set as the de ault device. I noright-click over the microphone and selectSet de ault.

4 Right-click over theCharms menu > Start to click AllApps > Sound Recorder . Then pressStart Recording torecord.


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Using SoundAliveThe SoundAlive unction enables you to experience morestereophonic sound using stereo speakers.

SoundAlive is only supported in Windows 8. The so tware programs provider may vary, depending on your computer model.In addition, some pictures may di er rom actual product depending on the computer model and so tware version.

1Right-click over theVolume in the taskbar on the Desktopand click Play Device.(Alternatively, click theCharms menu on the Desktop >Settings > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound >Sound .)

2 Right-click over theSpeakers and select Properties .

3 Select theSoundAlive tab and select one o the modes.

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The screen brightness is automatically set to the brightestlevel when AC power is connected and the brightness isautomatically set dimmer when the computer runs on batterypower to extend the battery use time.

Controlling the Brightness Using the Keyboard

1 Click theCharms menu > Settings > ScreenAdjustment icon .

2 Adjust the brightness with the screen brightness control bar.

Saving battery power consumption Decreases the LCD brightness when the computeris running on battery power to save battery powerconsumption.LCD bad pixels principle o computer Samsung observes the speci cations regarding strictquality and reliability o LCD. But in spite o that, it isinevitable that there might be a small number o badpixels. A large number o bad pixels can cause problems inappearance, but a small number o pixels doesnt a ect thecomputer per ormance.There ore Samsung observes and manages the ollowingdot principles:- Bright dot : 2 or less- Black dot : 4 or less- Combination o Bright and Dark : 4 or less

Instructions or Cleaning the LCDClean the LCD panel with a so t cloth lightly moistened withcomputer cleansing detergent moving in one direction.Cleaning the LCD panel with excessive orce can damage theLCD.

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p ynetwork or broadband internet connection at home.

Since these descriptions are written on the basis o the latest operating system, Windows 8, some o the contentand the gures o the descriptions may di er dependingon the operating system. Since the procedures or otherWindows operating systems are similar, use the computerre erring to these descriptions.The gures used or the description are o a representative model. There ore the gures may di er rom the real ones.

Connecting to the Wired LAN

1 Connect the LAN cable to the wired LAN port.

2 Click Charms menu on the Desktop Settings Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network andSharing Center and click onChange adapter settings inthe le t menu pane.

3 SelectEthenet and click the right button o the touch padand select Properties .

The LAN Device name may di er depending on yourcomputers Network Device.


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4 o Network Components and click Properties .

The Network Component name may di er depending on the Operating System Installed.To add a network component, click Install in the screen shown in the gure above. You can add clients, services,and protocols.

5When using DHCP, selectObtain an IP addressautomatically . To use a static IP address, selectUse the

ollowing IP address, and set the IP address manually.

When not using DHCP, ask your network administrator or theIP address.

6 When you have completed the settings, click theOKbutton.The network settings have been completed.

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Using the WOL (Wake On LAN) unction is a unction that activates the system rom Sleepmode when a signal (such as a ping or magic packet command)arrives over the network (wired LAN).

1 Click Charms menu on the Desktop> Settings >Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network andSharing Center and click onChange adapter settings inthe le t menu pane.

2 Right-click on theWired Ethernet Connection and selectProperties .3 Click Con gure > Power Management tab. Select Allowthis device to wake the computer , then click OK. Restart

the system.

- I the system wakes up rom Sleep mode even though thereis no received signal, use the system a ter disabling the unction.

- The LAN LED may not be turned o i System is shoutdownwithout disabling the WOL (Wake on LAN) option.

- Connecting a wired LAN while using a wireless LAN may notactivate the unction. Set the Wireless LANto Disable to use the unction.

power saving eature. Hybrid sleep mode can be disabledromPower Options under Control Panel .

For Windows 8, Wake On LAN is not supported by Ping.

When connected to a 100Mbps/1Gbps wired LAN and thecomputer exits Sleep/hibernation mode, a message appearsin orming you o a connection to a 10Mbps/100Mbpswired LAN. This happens because when the computer exitsstandby/hibernate mode, restoring the network takes about3 seconds. When the network is restored, it operates at

100Mbps/1Gbps.

When system is running on battery, some time it may takea ew second extra a ter inserting LAN cable to be able toconnect to internet. This symptom happen as a result o power saving eature to reduce battery consumption.

When system is running on battery, the Wired LAN speedis decreased automatically to reduce battery consumption.In such case, a 1Gbps /100Mbps LAN would unction at100Mbps/10Mbps speed.


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environment that enables communicating between multiplecomputers at home or a small-size ofce through wireless LANdevices.

The screen gures and terms may di er depending on the model.Depending on the program version, some unctions may not be provided or di erent unctions may be provided.

The descriptions below are or computer models with

a Wireless LAN card or device. A Wireless LAN device isoptional.The pictures in this manual may di er rom the actualproduct depending on your wireless LAN device model.

What is an Access Point (AP)?An AP is a network device that bridges wired and wirelessLANs, and corresponds to a wireless hub in a wired network.You can connect multiple wireless LAN installed computersto an AP.

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gI there is an AP, you can connect to the Internet via the AP usingthe Wireless LAN connection method provided by Windows.

1 I you click theCharms menu > Settings > Network Connections icon, a list o available APs appears. I youselect an AP to connect to, theConnect button appears.

AP List

2I a network key is set or the AP, enter the network key andthen click OK.

For the network key, please ask your network administrator.

3 When the AP connection is completed, Connected isdisplayed next to the corresponding AP. You can now you canuse the wireless network.

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Gallery and S Player apps.

S CameraYou can take photos and record videos with the SCamera app, and view them directly in this app.

S GalleryOnly photos or videos recorded with the S Cameraapp can be viewed with the S Camera app.

S PlayerYou can view the photo, video and music les savedon the computer.

Depending on the version o the program, some unctionsmay not be provided or di erent unctions may be provided.

Third-party so tware related servicesFor descriptions about and service requests or third-party so tware, please contact the relevant manu acturer.

Some troubleshooting actions in response to service

requests may not work depending on the so twaremanu acturer.


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1 TapCharm menu > Start > S Camera .

Zoom in/out

Camera mode (Photo , Video )

Picturepreview

Take a picture/Record a video

Photo settings

2 position.To make a video recording, slide the camera mode bar to theVideo position.

3 Tap onTake a picture/Record a video to take a pictureor record a video.4 You can view the picture or video using thePicture preview

or S Gallery app.

The S Camera app is not available in Desktop mode.

Precautions while taking a picture or videoDo not take a picture or video o others without their consent.Do not take a picture or video in locations where this is not allowed.

Do not take picture or videos in locations where you may

in ringe on others privacy or con dential in ormation maybe exposed.


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1 TapCharm menu > Start > S Gallery .

2 You can view the pictures and videos taken by the S Camera.In addition, you can apply special e ects to the pictures usingthe photo editing unction.

You can take a picture in the S Gallery app by tapping theCamera icon.

1 SelectPicture preview .Drag it upward slightly rom the bottom center.

I the options menu appears, selectEdit .

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E.g. I you select Draw

Close

UndoLine preview

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Color

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Draw

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1 TapCharm menu > Start > S Player .

My PhotosMy Music

My Videos

My photo listMusic playlist Slideshow

2 Select a menu to enjoy photo, video and music les.

Some les may not be played depending on their ormat.

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so tware programs and drivers installed when you purchased thecomputer and helps you update any drivers or programs.

You can check updatable les be ore per orming the update only when you are connected to the internet.SW Update does not provide any updates or device drivers or so tware programs installed separately by theuser.

1 From theStart Screen , right-click any area and selectAllApps in the bottom right corner. Then, click SW Update.

2 I the program is running or the rst time, the UserAgreement or personal in ormation use appears.Click Agree .

3 TheSW Update program runs.Select the items that you want to update be ore proceedingwith the update process.

So twareUpdate

So tware List

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t oub es oot g gu de, suppo ts d ag os g t e syste a d as aFAQ or requently occurring problem(s).

Support Center may not be provided or may be a di erent

version depending on the model.

1 From theStart Screen , right-click any area and selectAllApps in the bottom right corner. Then, click SupportCenter .

2 Support Center is activated and starts diagnosing yourcomputer.A ter the diagnosing process is nished, the System Statusmenu displays a list o the current problems to be solved asshown.

FAQ orcomputersmajor problems

DiagnosingComputer and

Troubleshooting

computer s problems

3 You can solve a problem by clicking the Troubleshoot buttonor the problem.

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yTo use this eature, you have to purchase the lock and cableadditionally. To use the lock and cable, re er to the productmanual.

Tie the lock and cable to a xed object and install the other end o the cable to the security slot.

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BIOS Setup 71

Setting a Boot Password 73

Changing the Boot Priority 76

Upgrading Memory 77

Battery 80

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Settings and UpgradeBIOS SetupThe BIOS Setup enables you to con gure your computer hardwareaccording to your needs. Entering the BIOS Setup


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Use the BIOS setup to de ne a boot password, change the booting priority, or add a new device.

Since incorrect settings may cause your system to

mal unction or crash, take care when con guring the BIOS.The unctions o the BIOS setup are subject to change or product unction enhancement purposes.The BIOS Setup menus and items may di er depending on your computer model.

1 Turn the computer on.Immediately press theF2 key several times.

2 A ter a moment, the BIOS setup screen appears.The items in the BIOS setup may di er depending on theproduct.

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System Setup Keys

In the Setup you have to use the keyboard

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The BIOS Setup menus and items may di er depending onyour computer model.

SAMSUNG BIOS Configuration

Setup Menu

Setup Items

HelpHelp or theselecteditem appearsautomatically.

Setup Menu Description

SysIn o This is a description about the basic speci cationso the computer.

Advanced Using this menu, you can con gure the majorchipsets and additional unctions.

Security Used to con gure security unctions, includingpasswords.

Boot This menu enables you to con gure peripherals andbooting related settings such as the boot priority.

Exit Used to exit the Setup either saving the changes ornot.

In the Setup, you have to use the keyboard.

F1 Press to view the Setup Help.

Up & DownKeys Press to move up and down.

F5/F6 Press to change the item value.

F9 Press to load the de ault Setupsettings.

ESC Press to return to a higher levelmenu or to move to theExit menu.

Le t & RightKeys Press to move to another menu.

Enter Press to select an item or to enter asub menu.

F10Press to save the changes and exitSetup.

The keyboard image may di er rom the actual keyboard.

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Settings and UpgradeSetting a Boot PasswordI you set a password, you have to enter the password when youturn the computer on or enter the BIOS Setup. 1 Select theSecurity menu in the BIOS Setup.


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By con guring a password, you can restrict system access toauthorized users only and protect data and les saved on thecomputer.

The password setting provides the ollowing 3 sub menus. (Supervisor Password, User Password and HDD Password)Do not lose or orget your password. Do not let others know your password. I you orget the Supervisor Password or HDD Password, you will need to request assistance rom the service center.In this case, a service ee will be charged.When you orget the User Password, you can disable the Supervisor Password, and the User Password is alsoautomatically disabled.The screen images and terms may di er rom actual product depending on the computer model and driverversion.

Setting a Supervisor PasswordI you set a Supervisor Password, you need to enter the passwordwhen you turn the computer on or enter the BIOS Setup.Setting only the Supervisor Password and User Password is notvery secure. You can use an HDD Password as well to increase thesecurity level.

2 In theSet Supervisor Password item, press .

3 Enter a password, press , re-enter the password orcon rmation, and press again.The password can be up to 8 alphanumeric characters.Special characters are not allowed.

4The supervisor password has been set.

The supervisor password is required to turn the computer onor to enter the BIOS Setup.

For some models, i the password entered message appearsin the Setup Notice window, the settings are not completeuntil the key is pressed.

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Using the User Password, you can turn the computer on but youcannot change the major settings o the BIOS Setup because youcannot enter the BIOS Setup.

This helps prevent unauthorized access to the major settings inthe BIOS Setup menu.Be ore con guring a user password, asupervisor password musthave been con gured. Deactivating the supervisor password alsodeactivates the user password.In theSet User Password item, press and complete theprocedures rom Step 3 o Setting a Supervisor Password.

Setting Up a Boot PasswordTo setup a boot password, the administrator password (SetSupervisor Password ) should be set in advance.Set the Password on boot item to Enabled .Once a boot password is set, you have to enter a password to bootup the computer.Be sure to remember the password or later use.

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I you set a password or a hard disk drive, it cannot be accessedrom another computer.

Press in theSet HDD Password item and de ne apassword as described in Step 3 o the Setting up the SupervisorPassword.

The hard disk drive password setting unction is not provided or some models.

Changing the hard disk drive password

For security purposes, you can only change a hard disk drive password a ter restarting the computer by pressingthe computer Power button.I you cannot change the hard disk drive password or theHDD Password Frozen message appears when enteringthe BIOS Setup and then selectingSecurity > HDDPassword , press thePower button to turn the computeron again.

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1 Press on the password to be deactivated. Forexample, to deactivate a supervisor password in theSetSupervisor Password item, press .

2 In theEnter Current Password item, enter the currentlycon gured password and press .3 Leave theEnter New Password item eld empty, and press.

4Leave theCon rm New Password eld empty, and press.The password is deactivated.

For some models the password is only canceled i the key is pressed in theSetup Notice window.

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Settings and UpgradeChanging the Boot PriorityAs an example, the procedures to change the highest boot prioritydevice to the hard disk drive are described below. 3 Press the down key () to move to theSATA HDDitem andpress the F6 key to move up to the top item.


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The screen images and terms may di er rom actual productdepending on the computer model and driver version.

1 Select theBoot menu in the BIOS Setup.

2 Press on the Boot Device Priority item.

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2. SATA HDD : XXXXXXXXXXXX

3. USB CD : N/A

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5. USB HDD : N/A

6. NETWORK : N/A

4Press theF10 key to save the settings and exit Setup.The highest boot priority device is now set to the Hard Drive.

I you need to boot toDOSusing aUSBdevice, enter theBIOS Setup, select theAdvanced menu and set the FastBIOS Modeitem to Disabled .

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Settings and UpgradeUpgrading MemoryOne or more memory modules are installed on the computer.Users can replace the memory modules or add new memory

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modules using 1 o the slots.

Replace or install a new memory module only a ter

shutting the computer down completely and separatingthe AC adapter rom the computer.It is recommended that you add a memory module with the same speci cation (the same manu acturer and thesame capacity).The images used or the illustration are o a representative model, there ore the images may di er rom the the actualproduct.

1 Disconnect the AC power adapter a ter turning o thecomputer.

2 Insert an object, such as a paper clip, into theEmergencyHole at the bottom o the computer to cut the battery power.I the Power button does not work anymore, that means yousuccess ully shut the power o .

I you proceed without pressing the Emergency Hole, themain board and the memory module may be damaged.

Emergency Hole

The location o the Emergency Battery Hole may di erdepending on the model.

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Settings and UpgradeUpgrading Memory3 Remove the screw on the memory compartment cover at thebottom o the computer using a screw driver. 5 Push the memory module down so that it is completely xed.I the memory does not t easily, push the memory module

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Fixing Screw

4Insert a new memory module into the memory slot at anangle o approximately 30 degrees aligning it to the angle o the memory slot.

Memory Slot

down while pulling thememory module latches outward.

Memory modulelatches

6 Close the memory compartment cover and asten the screw.

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I you do not connect the AC adapter, the computer will notbe turned on even i you press the power button.

Removing a memory modulePull the memory module latches outward.The memory module will pop up.Remove the memory module out at an angle o 30 degrees.

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Settings and UpgradeBatteryPlease re er to the ollowing instructions when running thecomputer on battery power without connecting the AC power.This computer is equipped with an internal battery

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This computer is equipped with an internal battery.

PrecautionsUsers cannot remove or replace the internal battery. To remove or replace the battery, use an authorized service center in order to protect the product andusers. You will be charged or this service.Use only chargers speci ed in the User Manual. Never heat the battery pack, put it near or in a re or use at a temperature higher than 60C, as this may cause re.Please re er to the system operation environment o this manual and operate and store the battery at roomtemperature.

Be ore using the computer or the rst time, make sure to connect the AC adapter and charge the battery completely.The images used or the illustration are o a representative model, there ore the images may di er rom the the actualproduct.