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User Manual
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• This user manual describes procedures for using the touchpad, mouse, and touch screen. Instructions for using the About this manual touch screen are for models with the touch screen feature. • This user manual is specially designed to detail the computer’s • Images and screenshots are those of the representative model functions and features. of the series and may differ in appearance from the actual product. • The user manual supplied with the computer may vary depending on the model.
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About this manual Instructional icons and Copyright © 2013 Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. expressions This manual is protected under international copyright laws. Warning: situations that could cause injury to yourself or No part of this manual may be reproduced, distributed, translated, others or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or Caution: situations that could cause damage to the mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or storing in any computer or other equipmen
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About this manual HDMI, the HDMI logo, and the Trademarks term High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or • Samsung and the Samsung logo are trademarks or registered registered trademarks of HDMI trademarks of Samsung Electronics. Licensing LLC. • Intel and Core are trademarks or registered trademarks of the Intel Corporation. As an ENERGY STAR Partner, ® • Microsoft, MS-DOS, and Windows are trademarks or registered Samsung has determined that this trademarks of the Micro
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About this manual Caution for the data Product capacity representation Samsung Electronics shall not be liable for any data loss. Please take care to avoid losing any important data and back up your Storage capacity representation data to prevent any such data loss. The capacity of the storage device (HDD, SSD) of the manufacturer is calculated assuming that 1KB=1,000 Bytes. Operating system and software However, the operating system (Windows) calculates the storage device capacity assuming
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Applications Troubleshooting Table of contents 69 Using applications 93 Recover/Backup 70 Settings 100 Windows recovery function 71 Software Update Getting started Basics 100 Q&A 72 Support Center 7 Layout 37 Touch screen 73 S Player+ 14 Charging the battery 46 Keyboard 73 Samsung Kies 17 Turning the computer on 49 Touchpad Appendix 74 HomeSync Lite and off 53 LCD brightness 105 Product specifications 74 SideSync 19 Unlocking the screen 55 Volume 106 Ergonomic tips 75 TPM security solution 56
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Number/Name Description Getting started • Takes photos or videos. • Use the camera application on Camera the Start screen to take photos or videos. Layout • This sensor detects the ambient • Features or options may differ depending on the model. illumination of the computer. If the ambient illumination • Optional parts referred to in the manual may not be becomes dark, the LCD becomes provided or changed by the manufacturer. dimmer and the keyboard backlight is lit. On the contrary,
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Getting started Number/Name Description • Power button Press to turn the computer on. • Move the cursor and click options. Touchpad • Works actions as those of a mouse. • Keyboard Press keys to enter data. • Microphone Use the built-in microphone. Camera indicator • Indicates the camera status. light 8
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Getting started Operating indicator light Number/Name Description • Turns on when the computer is Power LED turned on. • Shows the battery’s charging status. – Red or Orange: While charging is in progress 1 – Green: When charging is 2 Charge status complete or the battery is not installed – Off: When the AC adapter is disconnected and the computer is running on the battery 9
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Getting started Right view Number/Name Description • Connect external display devices that support a 15-pin analog connector. Monitor port • You can connect a VGA adapter (optional). 1 2 3 4 Ear-set/Headset • Connect a headset or ear-set. jack • Connect a USB device. USB 3.0 port • Secure the computer by Slim security slot connecting an optional lock and cable to it. 10
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Getting started Left view Number/Name Description • Connect the AC adapter to supply DC jack the power to the computer. Chargeable USB • 3.0 port (optional) Connect and charge a USB device. 1 2 3 4 5 • Micro HDMI port Connect external display devices that support HDMI. • Connect an Ethernet cable to this port when connecting to the Internet via a wired LAN. Use a Wired LAN port LAN adapter (optional) to connect to a wired LAN. Memory card slot • Insert a memory card into the slot.
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Getting started About the chargeable USB port • It may take longer to charge the battery when charging a USB device. • The battery power level may be reduced when charging a USB device while the computer is powered by the battery. • The charging status of the USB device is not displayed on the computer. • To turn on the chargeable function while the computer is turned off: Open the Settings application and select Power → → Management USB Charging ON. • This feature may not be availab
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Getting started Bottom view Number/Name Description • The internal heat of the computer is emitted through these holes. 1 • If the vents are blocked the Fan vents computer may overheat. Avoid blocking the vents as this may be dangerous. • Provides power to the computer 2 when not connected to an AC adapter. Internal battery • To remove or replace the internal battery, take it to the Samsung Service Center. You will be charged for this service. • Speaker Emits sound from the compute
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Getting started Plug the power cable into an electric socket. 3 Charging the battery Charge the battery before using it for the first time. Use the AC adapter to charge the battery. • Use only Samsung-approved AC adapters, batteries, and cables. Unapproved adapters or cables can cause 3 the battery to explode or damage the computer. 2 • Incorrectly connecting the charger may cause serious damage to the computer. 1 To restore the battery power after cutting it, connect the AC adapter. Con
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Getting started When charging is complete, the charge status turns green. After charging, disconnect the AC adapter from the computer. 4 Unplug it from the electric socket. 5 • This computer is equipped with an internal battery. The battery is not user-serviceable or user-replaceable. • To have battery removed or replaced safely, take the device to a Samsung Service Center. You will be charged for this service. • You can use the computer while it is charging, but the battery charging t
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Getting started Battery status Battery usage time Move the cursor over the battery icon on the taskbar to view the Batteries are replacement items and over time the battery’s current battery charge when disconnecting the AC adapter from capacity to hold a charge and its power level is reduced. If a the computer. battery can only hold its charge for half of the time that it could when new, it is recommended to purchase a new, replacement battery. 5 hr 21 min (64%) remaining 10:00 AM When not
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Getting started Press the Power button. 3 Turning the computer on and off The Power LED turns on. Turning on Before turning on the computer, charge the battery. 1 Open the LCD panel. 2 Activate Windows by following the on-screen instructions. 4 The Windows activation screen appears only when turning on the computer for the first time. • To adjust the brightness of the screen, see LCD brightness. • To adjust the sound, see Volume. 17
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Getting started • Save all the data before turning off the computer. Turning off • Since the procedures to turn the computer off may differ depending on the installed operating system, To open the Charms, do one of the following: 1 please turn the computer off according to the • Touch screen: Swipe inward from the right edge of the procedures for the purchased operating system. touch screen. • Touchpad/Mouse: Move the cursor to the upper- or lower- right edge of the screen. Start Start
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Getting started Turning off on the desktop Unlocking the screen To select the Start button, do one of the following: To unlock the lock screen, do one of the following: 1 • Touch screen: Swipe the lock screen from bottom to top. • Touch screen: Touch and hold the Start button ( ) at the lower-left edge of the desktop. • Mouse: Click the lock screen. • Mouse: Right-click the Start button ( ) at the lower-left • Keyboard: Press any key. edge of the desktop. • Touchpad: Tap the touchpad.
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Help Windows To access the help, do one of the following: • Keyboard: Press the F1 key. • Touch screen: Swipe inward from the right edge of the touch → About Windows screen to open the Charms and select the Settings charm Help. Microsoft Windows is an operating system that is used to control • Mouse: Move the cursor to the upper- or lower-right edge of a computer. For optimal use of the computer, learn how to use the the screen to open the Charms and select the Settings charm operating