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User Guide
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Chapter 1 1 Contents Getting Started 75 Using the Remote Control (Optional) Chapter 1. Getting Started 77 Using the Multimedia App (Optional) 81 Samsung Software Update 3 Before You Start 82 Diagnosing the Computer Status and Troubleshooting 6 Safety Precautions 83 Using the Security Slot 18 Proper Posture During Computer Use 21 Overview Chapter 4. Settings and Upgrade 27 Turning the Computer On and Off 85 BIOS Setup Chapter 2. Using Windows 8 88 Setting a Boot Password 91 Changing the Bo
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Chapter 1. Getting Started Before You Start 3 Safety Precautions 6 Proper Posture During Computer Use 18 Overview 21 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 Using the software information. • From the Start Screen, right-click any area and select All • Optional items, some devices and software referred to in apps in the bottom right corner. the User Guide may not be provided and/or changed by Then, click a desired program. upgrade. Or you can simply launch Quick Starter to do the same. Note that the computer environment referred in the Us
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Chapter 1 4 Before You Start Getting Started Safety Precaution Notations Copyright © 2012 Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. Icon Notation Description Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. owns the copyright of this manual. Failure to follow instructions marked with No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any this symbol, may cause personal injury Warning form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, without the and or fatality. consent of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. Failure to f
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Chapter 1 4 5 Before You Start Getting Started About Memory Capacity Representation About the Product Capacity Representation Standard The memory capacity reported in Windows is less than the actual capacity of memory. This is because BIOS or a video adapter uses a portion of memory About the capacity representation of the storage or claims it for further use. The capacity of the storage device (HDD, SSD) of the manufacturer (E.g. For 1GB(=1,024MB) memory installed, Windows may report is
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Chapter 1 6 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 instructi
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Chapter 1 6 7 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
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Chapter 1 8 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. pr
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Chapter 1 8 9 Safety Precautions Getting Started Warning Do not use the computer in a badly ventilated location such as on bedding, on a Failure to follow instructions marked with this symbol may pillow or cushion, etc, and do not use it in a cause personal injury and even fatality. location such as 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 10 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 external & removable battery Never heat the product(or battery) or put 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 shock or
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Chapter 1 10 11 Safety Precautions Getting Started Warning Upgrade Related Failure to follow instructions marked with this symbol may cause personal injury and even fatality. Never disassemble the power supply or AC adapter. Avoid direct sunlight when the computer There is a danger of electric shock. is in an air-tight location such as inside a vehicle. When removing the RTC (Real Time Clock) There is a danger of a fire hazard. The computer battery, keep it out of the reach of children
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Chapter 1 12 Safety Precautions Getting Started Warning When carrying the notebook computer with other items, such as the adapter, Failure to follow instructions marked with this symbol may mouse, books etc, take care not to press cause personal injury and even fatality. anything against the notebook computer. If a heavy object is pressed against the notebook computer, a white spot or stain may Security and Movement Related appear on the LCD. Therefore, take care not to apply any pressu
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Chapter 1 12 13 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 inser
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Chapter 1 14 Safety Precautions Getting Started Caution Connect only permitted devices to the connectors or ports of the computer. Failure to follow instructions marked with this symbol may Failure to do so, may cause electric shock and fire. cause slight injury or damage to the product. Close the LCD panel only after checking if the notebook computer is turned off. Usage Related The temperature may rise and it may cause overheating and deformation of the product. Do not place a candle, li
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Chapter 1 14 15 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 disorder of device and injury of disconnect the power pl
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Chapter 1 16 Safety Precautions Getting Started Caution Security and Movement Related Failure to follow instructions marked with this symbol may When moving the product, turn the power off and separate cause slight injury or damage to the product. all connected cables first. The product might be damaged or users may trip over the cables. Upgrade Related For long periods of not using the notebook computer, discharge the battery and preserve as it is detached. Take care when touching the pr
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Chapter 1 16 17 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
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Chapter 1 18 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 read
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Chapter 1 18 19 Proper Posture During Computer Use Getting Started Eye Position Hand Position Keep the monitor or LCD away from your eyes by at least Keep your arm at a right angle as shown by the figure. 50cm. • Keep the line from your elbow to your hand straight. • Adjust the height of the monitor and the LCD screen so that its • Do not place your palm over the keyboard while typing. top height is equal to or lower than your eyes. • Do not hold the mouse with excessive force. • Avoid setting
