Samsung Galaxy Book S, User Manual

Page 1: ...SI MSUNG Galaxy Books User manual ...

Page 2: ...ry 1 Get started 2 Front view 3 Back view 4 Assemble your device 5 Install a SIM card and memory card 6 Charge the battery 6 Battery Saver 7 Start using your device 7 Restart the device 8 Add an email account 8 Mobile continuity 8 Update the device 10 Taskbar 10 SPT_W767P_EN_UM_TN_SK4_121719_FINAL ...

Page 3: ...13 Action center 14 Multi desktop 16 Split screen view 18 Enter text 19 Keyboard backlight 20 Apps 21 Install Apps 22 Uninstall Apps 22 App Settings 22 Samsung apps 23 Samsung Flow 23 Samsung Gallery 23 Samsung Notes 24 SmartThings 26 Microsoft apps 27 Access 27 ...

Page 4: ...neNote 27 Outlook 27 PowerPoint 27 Publisher 28 Skype 28 Word 28 Settings 29 Access Settings 30 Connections 30 Devices 30 Network and Internet 31 Display 31 Lock Screen and Security 32 Windows Hello Face 32 Windows Hello Fingerprint 32 Windows Hello PIN 32 ...

Page 5: ...assword 33 Require sign in 33 Dynamic Lock 33 Sign in privacy options 34 Privacy 34 Update and Security 35 Device Maintenance 36 System 36 Time and Language 37 Book Settings 38 Accounts 38 Accessibility 39 Ease of Access 39 Other settings 40 Phone 40 Gaming 40 ...

Page 6: ...ntents v Learn more 41 Videos 41 Smart Simulator 41 Tips 41 Samsung Care 41 Talk to an agent 41 Legal information 42 End User License Agreement for Software EULA 42 Restricting children s access to your device 43 ...

Page 7: ...tal agent She ll help you get things done The more you use Cortana the more personalized your experience will be See Cortana on page 10 Layers of security Apply a variety of biometric and advanced security locks to secure your device See Lock Screen and Security on page 32 Activity history Continue what you were doing when you switch to different devices See support microsoft com en us help 446822...

Page 8: ...Get started Front view Back view Assemble your device Start using your device 2 ...

Page 9: ...nt view Touchscreen Touchpad Power key Fingerprint sensor Keyboard Status LED Camera indicator light Camera Microphones Devices and software are constantly evolving the illustrations you see here are for reference only ...

Page 10: ...d 4 Back view SIM and memory card tray Headset jack USB charger Audio port Speaker Speaker USB charger Audio port Devices and software are constantly evolving the illustrations you see here are for reference only ...

Page 11: ...you see here are for reference only NOTE Use only charging devices and batteries if applicable that are approved by Samsung Samsung charging devices and batteries are designed for your device to maximize battery life Using other charging devices and batteries may void your warranty and may cause damage ...

Page 12: ...d with the device for charging the battery from a power outlet 1 Insert the USB cable into the USB charger port 2 Connect the USB cable to the charging head and then plug the charging head into a standard outlet 3 Unplug the charging head from the outlet and remove the USB cable from the device when charging is complete TIP While charging the device and the charger may become hot and stop charging...

Page 13: ...eck of your battery level view the battery charge indicator located in the bottom right corner of your device s display A solid color indicates a full charge Start using your device The instructions below explain how to turn your device on or off To turn the device on Press and hold the Power key until the device turns on To turn the device off Tap Start Power Shut down or In Tablet mode tap Power...

Page 14: ...ntinuity Phone calls messages photo and video storage and other functions of your device can be accessed and integrated across compatible mobile devices and computers Link to Windows Achieve mobile continuity between your Samsung Book S and a Samsung Galaxy smartphone Get instant access to your smartphone s photos messages and more by linking your devices This feature is only available on supporte...

Page 15: ...phone to the Book S with a USB cable 2 Follow the instructions provided on your devices for downloading and installing the DeX for PC software 3 After the software is installed disconnect the USB cable from one device and then reconnect it The Samsung DeX window opens on the Windows screen Use Samsung DeX When Samsung DeX is active you can control the smartphone on both the PC screen and the smart...

Page 16: ...r The bottom area of the screen is the taskbar You can access the Start menu launch Cortana view notification icons and more on the taskbar Cortana Search for a wide variety of content on the device or web with a keyword Tap Type here to search on the taskbar and enter a keyword in the search field Tap Talk to Cortana to use your voice Cortana Settings Search for a wide variety of content on the d...

Page 17: ...he desktop thumbnails list tap Delete on a desktop Manage shortcuts To pin a shortcut to the taskbar 1 On the taskbar tap Start 2 Touch and hold an app tile listed on the right side of the start menu and then tap More options 3 Tap More Pin to taskbar To delete a shortcut 1 Touch and hold an app tile and then tap More options 2 Tap More Unpin from taskbar Manage taskbar notifications Customize wha...

Page 18: ...r reference only App tiles You can pin your favorite apps on the app tile area of the Start menu for quick access Add an App tile 1 On the taskbar tap Start 2 Touch and hold an app and then tap Pin to Start To move a tile touch and hold a tile and then drag it to a new location To adjust the size of a tile touch and hold a tile and then tap More options Resize For more options like reviewing an ap...

Page 19: ...etween PC mode and tablet mode In Tablet mode the full Start menu screen will be the Start screen Switching to tablet mode makes the device more touch friendly To switch to tablet mode on the taskbar Tap Action center Tablet mode or Swipe from the right edge of the screen towards the center of the screen and then tap Tablet mode To return to PC mode Tap Tablet mode again ...

Page 20: ...nter You can view new notifications from Windows and apps and use quick action buttons To open the Action center panel on the taskbar tap Action center or Swipe from the right edge of the screen Quick action buttons Quick action buttons allow you to easily adjust frequently used settings such as activating Wi Fi 1 On the taskbar tap Action center 2 Tap Expand to view all quick action buttons Tap C...

Page 21: ...s Tap Unpin to remove a quick action Tap Add to add a quick action Notifications View notifications notification from Windows and apps 1 On the taskbar tap Action center 2 Tap Expand to view the full notification To take action tap the notification To delete the notification tap Clear To clear all notifications tap Clear all notifications ...

Page 22: ...lustrations you see here are for reference only Multi desktop Work on various tasks at the same time using multiple desktops Different desktops can be used for different purposes To create a new desktop 1 On the taskbar tap Task view or swipe from the left edge of the screen 2 Tap New desktop A new desktop will be added To delete a desktop 1 On the taskbar tap Task view 2 On the multi desktop list...

Page 23: ...started 17 To move windows to another desktop 1 On the taskbar tap Task view to view the current desktop s open windows 2 Tap and hold a window to move and then tap Move to 3 Select a desktop to move the window ...

Page 24: ...n tablet mode you can open two windows at the same time in the split screen view by selecting windows from the task view screen Some apps may not support this feature 1 On the taskbar tap Task view to view currently open apps or Swipe from the left edge of the screen 2 Touch and hold an app and select Snap left or Snap right 3 Tap another app to automatically open it on the opposite side of the sc...

Page 25: ...creen Keyboard In tablet mode the onscreen keyboard appears automatically when you enter text to send emails create notes and more To use the onscreen keyboard in tablet mode on the taskbar tap Touch keyboard Change the Input Language Change the language of the keyboard Tap Keyboard settings Language preferences Add a preferred language and then select a language to add When you add languages you ...

Page 26: ...eyboard icon to change the way the keyboard is displayed Keyboard backlight Your device features an ambient light sensor In a dark location the keyboard backlight is automatically enabled To adjust the Keyboard backlight Tap Fn to enable the function keys a blue light appears on the key and tap F9 to change the brightness of the keyboard backlight ...

Page 27: ...Apps Install Apps Uninstall Apps App Settings Samsung apps Microsoft apps 21 ...

Page 28: ...s 1 On the taskbar tap Start Settings Apps Apps features 2 Tap an app and then tap Uninstall 3 Tap Uninstall again to confirm NOTE Some apps cannot be uninstalled App Settings Configure app settings On the taskbar tap Start Settings Apps and tap an option Apps features Configure app features Default apps Select default apps Offline maps Download maps and configure them for offline use Apps for web...

Page 29: ...t available For more information visit samsung com us support owners app samsung flow On the taskbar tap Start Samsung Flow Samsung Gallery Go to the Gallery to look at the all the visual media stored on your device You can view edit and manage pictures and videos On the taskbar tap Start Samsung Gallery The following categories allow you to organize your content Pictures View pictures and videos ...

Page 30: ... Create notes Add text images voice recordings and more 1 From Samsung Notes tap Create note 2 When you are finished tap Save Edit notes Make edits to notes you create 1 From Samsung Notes tap a note to view it and make changes 2 When you are finished tap Save Notes options You can edit sort or manage notes From Samsung Notes tap More options for the following options Edit Select notes to share de...

Page 31: ... category to create a new Notes category Tap Edit to rename reorganize change category colors or delete categories Notes settings Change the settings for Samsung Notes From Samsung Notes tap Samsung Notes settings for the following options Samsung Cloud Sign in and view more information about Samsung Cloud Backup and restore Back up or restore your notes here Lock notes Protect your notes by addin...

Page 32: ...se the app to connect multiple devices at once or one device at a time Check the status of your devices by looking at the dashboard 1 On the taskbar tap Start SmartThings 2 Sign in with your Samsung account NOTE Non Samsung connected device errors or defects are not covered by the Samsung warranty contact the non Samsung device manufacturer for support ...

Page 33: ...ce Create view edit and share documents OneDrive Store and share photos videos documents and more in your free online OneDrive account accessible from your personal computer tablet or phone OneNote Stay organized using text pictures or audio notes Create Quick Notes or review and edit shared OneNote notebooks using OneDrive Outlook Manage your email and calendar PowerPoint View create and edit pre...

Page 34: ...text pictures border calendars and more Skype Hold video and voice calls and send instant messages to anyone around the world Word View create and edit documents on your device You can unlock the full Word experience with an Office 365 subscription ...

Page 35: ...Settings Access Settings Connections Display Lock Screen and Security Device Maintenance Accounts Accessibility Other settings 29 ...

Page 36: ...ar tap Start Settings Devices and tap an option Bluetooth other devices Activate or deactivate the Bluetooth feature You can search for other Bluetooth devices and pair with them Printers scanners Change settings and connect printers and scanners Mouse Change the mouse settings Touchpad Change the touchpad settings Typing Change the typing settings for either the physical or onscreen keyboard Pen ...

Page 37: ...se only non network services Mobile hotspot Configure your device to be used as a mobile hotspot to share your mobile data connection with other devices Data usage Keep track of your data usage amount Proxy Configure the proxy settings Display Change the display settings such as a wallpaper color and theme On the taskbar tap Start Settings Personalization and tap an option Background Change the wa...

Page 38: ...place of passwords 1 On the taskbar tap Start Settings Accounts Sign in options Windows Hello Face 2 Tap Set up and follow the prompts to register your face Windows Hello Fingerprint Register your fingerprint to use in place of passwords 1 On the taskbar tap Start Settings Accounts Sign in options Windows Hello Fingerprint 2 Tap Set up and follow the prompts to register your fingerprint Windows He...

Page 39: ...nt Picture Password Use a favorite picture to sign in to Windows apps and services Choose the picture and gestures to create a unique password 1 On the taskbar tap Start Settings Accounts Sign in options 2 Tap Add and follow the prompts to set up your picture password Require sign in Set a time limit on how long you can be away from your device before being prompted to sign in 1 On the taskbar tap...

Page 40: ... your typing and handwriting patterns to create a local user dictionary for improved suggestions Diagnostics feedback Set the frequency of Windows feedback and select an option to send the device s diagnostic and usage data to Microsoft Activity history Access what you are working on from apps docs or other activities on supported devices Location Change settings for location information permissio...

Page 41: ...ios such as Bluetooth Other devices Change the settings for external devices such as wireless devices or hardware Background apps Select apps to run in the background App diagnostics Let apps access diagnostic information Automatic file downloads Let Windows automatically download online only files from your online storage provider Documents Allow access to document libraries on your device Pictur...

Page 42: ...d my device Activate or deactivate the Find My Device feature to help locate your device when it is lost or stolen Access the Microsoft webpage to track your device s last known location and control the device For developers Change the development settings Window Insider Program Get previews of future updates improvements to Windows and provide feedback Device encryption Protect your files and fol...

Page 43: ... memory The available capacity may change when you update the device Tablet mode Switch to tablet mode and change the related settings Multitasking Change settings for multitasking Projecting to this PC Project connected devices to this device Shared experiences Authorize actions across devices to share content Clipboard Manage the clipboard which stores content that you copy or cut in Windows Rem...

Page 44: ...unts Set up and manage accounts including email and social networking accounts On the taskbar tap Start Settings Accounts and tap an option Your info View and edit your account information Email accounts Add your Microsoft account and manage your app accounts Sign in options Change the device sign in options You can select a screen lock method to prevent others from accessing your personal informa...

Page 45: ...e screen to view a larger version of the content Color filters Make photos and colors easier to see by applying a color filter to the screen High contrast Apply high contrast themes to the display to improve screen visibility Narrator Activate the screen reader and change the related settings When you activate this feature the device reads aloud all the elements on the screen such as text and butt...

Page 46: ...and tap an option to configure Gaming Configure gaming features on your device On the taskbar tap Start Settings Gaming and tap an option Game bar Control how game bar opens and recognizes your game and add or edit keyboard shortcuts Captures Control how you capture your game through screenshots and game clips Broadcasting Control your game s audio and visual settings when you broadcast ...

Page 47: ...msung com us support videos Smart Simulator samsungsimulator com Tips samsung com us support tips Samsung Care samsung com us support Talk to an agent Contact us on Facebook Messenger Find us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter ...

Page 48: ...ne year Limited Warranty End User License Agreement EULA and Health Safety Information for your device are available online This information can also be found on the device in the About device or About phone or About tablet section for example Tap Start Galaxy Book Legal information Samsung legal Or search Legal If your device required Federal Communications Commission FCC approval you can view th...

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Page 50: ...al memory is less than the specified capacity because the operating system and default applications occupy part of the memory The available capacity may change when you upgrade the device Please check with your service provider to verify qualifying services features ...