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User Guide
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Chapter 1 1 Contents Getting Started 78 Diagnosing the Computer Status and Chapter 1. Getting Started Troubleshooting 79 Using the Security Slot 3 Before You Start 5 Safety Precautions Chapter 4. Settings and Upgrade 19 Proper Posture During Computer Use 81 BIOS Setup 22 Overview 83 Setting a Boot Password 27 Turning the Computer On and Off 86 Changing the Boot Priority Chapter 2. Using Windows 87 Upgrading Memory 89 Battery 31 What is Microsoft Windows? 32 Screen At a Glance Chapter 5.
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Chapter 1. Getting Started Before You Start 3 Safety Precautions 5 Proper Posture During Computer Use 19 Overview 22 Turning the Computer On and Off 27
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Chapter 1 3 Before You Start Getting Started Before reading the User Guide, first check the following Safety Precaution Notations information. Icon Notation Description • Optional items, some devices and software referred to in the User Guide may not be provided and/or changed by Failure to follow instructions marked with upgrade. this symbol, may cause personal injury Warning Note that the computer environment referred in the User and or fatality. Guide may not be the same as your own e
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Chapter 1 4 Before You Start Getting Started Copyright About the Product Capacity Representation Standard © 2013 Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. owns the copyright of this manual. About the capacity representation of the storage No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any The capacity of the storage device (HDD, SSD) of the manufacturer form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, without the is calculated assuming that 1KB=1,000 Bytes. cons
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Chapter 1 4 5 Safety Precautions Getting Started For your security and to prevent damage, please read the Do not install the computer on a slant or a following safety instructions carefully. place prone to vibrations, or avoid using the computer in that location for a long time. Since this is commonly applied to Samsung computers, This increases the risk that a malfunction or some pictures may differ from actual products. damage to the product will occur. Warning Failure to follow instruc
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Chapter 1 6 Safety Precautions Getting Started Warning If the power cord or power outlet makes a noise, disconnect the power cord from the Failure to follow instructions marked with this symbol may wall outlet and contact a service center. cause personal injury and even fatality. There is a danger of electric shock or fire hazard. Power Related Do not use a damaged or loose main plug or power cord or power outlet. The power plug and wall outlet figures may differ There is a danger o
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Chapter 1 6 7 Safety Precautions Getting Started Warning AC Adapter Usage Precautions Failure to follow instructions marked with this symbol may cause personal injury and even fatality. Connect the power cord to the AC adapter firmly. Connect the power cord to an outlet or Otherwise, there is a danger of fire due to an multiple power plug (extended cable) with incomplete contact. a ground terminal. Use only the AC adapter supplied with the Failure to do so may result in electric shock.
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Chapter 1 8 Safety Precautions Getting Started Warning Do not use the computer in a badly ventilated location such as on bedding, on Failure to follow instructions marked with this symbol may a pillow or cushion, etc, and do not use it in cause personal injury and even fatality. a location such as a room with floor heating as it may cause the computer to overheat. Take care that the computer vents (on the side Battery Usage Related or the bottom) are not blocked especially in these envi
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Chapter 1 8 9 Safety Precautions Getting Started Warning Usage Related Failure to follow instructions marked with this symbol may cause personal injury and even fatality. Disconnect all cables connected to the computer before cleaning it. If your notebook is an external & removable Never heat the product (or battery) or put battery type, remove the external battery. the product (or battery) into a fire. Do not put or use the product (or battery) in a hot There is a danger of electric sh
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Chapter 1 10 Safety Precautions Getting Started Warning Upgrade Related Failure to follow instructions marked with this symbol may cause personal injury and even fatality. Be sure to upgrade the computer by yourself only if you have sufficient knowledge and ability. Avoid direct sunlight when the computer is in an air-tight location such as inside a If this is not the case, ask for assistance from vehicle. the service center or an authorized engineer for the upgrade. There is a danger o
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Chapter 1 10 11 Safety Precautions Getting Started Warning Security and Movement Related Failure to follow instructions marked with this symbol may cause personal injury and even fatality. Follow the instructions for the relevant location (e.g., airplane, hospital, etc.) when using a wireless communication device Before upgrading the computer, be sure (wireless LAN, Bluetooth, etc.). to shutdown the computer first and then separate all connected cables. If the Avoid exposing a drive to
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Chapter 1 12 Safety Precautions Getting Started Caution Battery Usage Related Failure to follow instructions marked with this symbol may Dispose of worn-out batteries properly. cause slight injury or damage to the product. • There is a danger of fire or explosion. • The battery disposal method may differ depending on Installation Related your country and region. Dispose of the used battery in an appropriate way. Do not block the ports (holes), vents, etc. of the product and do not insert o
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Chapter 1 12 13 Safety Precautions Getting Started Caution Do not use your computer and AC-Adapter on your lap or soft surfaces. Failure to follow instructions marked with this symbol may If the computer temperature increases, there is a danger of cause slight injury or damage to the product. burning yourself. Connect only permitted devices to the connectors or ports of Usage Related the computer. Failure to do so may cause electric shock and fire. Do not place a candle, light a cigar, etc
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Chapter 1 14 Safety Precautions Getting Started Caution Do not place your face close to the Optical Disk Drive tray when it is operating. Failure to follow instructions marked with this symbol may There is a danger of injury due to an abrupt ejection. cause slight injury or damage to the product. Check CDs for cracks and damage prior to use. If the computer emits smoke, or there is a burning smell, It may damage the disc and cause problems with the device and disconnect the power plug from
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Chapter 1 14 15 Safety Precautions Getting Started Caution To connect a device that is not manufactured or authorized by Samsung Electronics, inquire at your service center Failure to follow instructions marked with this symbol may before connecting the device. cause slight injury or damage to the product. There is a danger of damaging the product. Upgrade Related Carefully touch a part or device of the product. Security and Movement Related Failing to do so may result in damage to the prod
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Chapter 1 16 Safety Precautions Getting Started Caution Causes that may damage the data of a hard disk drive and the hard disk drive itself. Failure to follow instructions marked with this symbol may • The data may be lost when an external impact is applied to the cause slight injury or damage to the product. disk while disassembling or assembling the computer. • The data may be lost when the computer is turned off or reset Cautions on Preventing Data Loss by a power failure while the ha
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Chapter 1 16 17 Safety Precautions Getting Started When Using the AC Power Plug Using the Power Supply in an Airplane Connect the power plug pins perpendicular into the center of the Since the power outlet type differs depending on the type of power outlet. airplane, connect the power appropriately. • If the plug pins are not inserted into the center of the holes, the Since the representative figures of the power plug and plug pins are only inserted up to half their length. In this case,
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Chapter 1 18 Safety Precautions Getting Started When Using the Auto Adapter When a cigar socket is provided, you have to use the auto adapter (optional). Insert the cigar plug of the auto adapter into the cigar socket and connect the DC plug of the auto adapter to the power input port of the computer. Auto Adapter DC Plug Cigar Plug In-flight Cigar Socket When Using the Airplane Charging Coverter Depending on the airplane, you have to use the auto adapter and charging converter. Connect the
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Chapter 1 18 19 Proper Posture During Computer Use Getting Started Maintaining a proper posture during computer use is very • Do not use the computer while you are lying down, but only important to prevent physical harm. while you are sitting down. The following instructions are about maintaining a proper posture • Do not use the computer on your lap. If the computer during computer use developed through human engineering. temperature increases, there is a danger of burning yourself. Please r
