Samsung NP530U3BI, User Manual

Page 1: ...User Guide ...

Page 2: ...tional 68 Using the TPM Security Device Optional 77 Using the Multimedia App Optional 81 SharingcontentusingtheAllSharePlayapp Optional 90 Samsung Software Update 91 Diagnosing the Computer Status and Troubleshooting 92 Using the Security Slot Optional Chapter 4 Settings and Upgrade 94 BIOS Setup 96 Setting a Boot Password 99 Changing the Boot Priority 100 Upgrading Memory 103 Battery Chapter 5 Tr...

Page 3: ...Before You Start 3 Safety Precautions 6 Proper Posture During Computer Use 21 Overview 24 Turning the Computer On and Off 30 Chapter 1 Getting Started ...

Page 4: ...epresentative model of each series and may differ from the actual appearance of the product This guide decribes procedures for using both the mouse and the touchpad This manual has been written for the Windows 8 operating system The descriptions and figures may differ depending on the installed operating system The User guide supplied with this computer may vary depending on your model Using the s...

Page 5: ...al may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic or mechanical without the consent of Samsung Electronics Co Ltd The information in this document is subject to change without notice due to improving the performance of the product Samsung Electronics shall not be liable for any data loss Please take care to avoid losing any important data and backup your data to prevent an...

Page 6: ...city due to the difference 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 even smaller because some programs such as Recovery may reside in a hidden area of the HDD About Memory Capacity Representation The memory capacity reported in Windows is l...

Page 7: ...g time This increases the risk that a malfunction or damage to the product will occur Be careful that people are not exposed to the computer s ventilator adapter etc as they generate heat over a long period of time when your PC is powered on Exposing a part of your body close to the heat from the vent or AC adapter for long periods of time may cause a burn Avoid blocking the vent at the bottom or ...

Page 8: ... bend the power cord excessively or do not place a heavy object over the power cord It is especially important to keep the power cord out of reach of infants and pets If the cord is damaged it may cause electric shock or fire Power Related The power plug and wall outlet figures may differ depending on the country specifications and the product model Do not touch the main plug or power cord with we...

Page 9: ...in fire AC Adapter Usage Precautions Connect the power cord to the AC adapter firmly Otherwise there is a danger of fire due to an incomplete contact Use only the AC adapter supplied with the product Using another adapter may cause the screen to flicker Do not place heavy objects or step onto the power cord or AC adapter to avoid damaging the power cord or AC adapter If the cord is damaged there i...

Page 10: ... Precautions Do not use the computer in a badly ventilated location such as on bedding on a pillow or cushion etc and do not use it in a location such as room with floor heating as it may cause the computer to overheat Take care that the computer vents on the side or the bottom are not blocked especially in these environments If the vents are blocked the computer may overheat and it may cause a co...

Page 11: ...t the product or battery or put the product or battery into a fire Do not put or use the product or battery in a hot location such as a sauna inside a vehicle exposed to the heat and so on There is a danger of an explosion or fire Take care not to allow metal objects such as a key or clip to touch the battery terminal metal parts If a metal object touches the battery terminals it may cause excessi...

Page 12: ... If your notebook is external removable battery type remove the external battery There is a danger of electric shock or damage to the product Do not connect a phone line connected to a digital phone to the modem There is a danger of a electric shock fire or damage to the product Donotplaceanycontainerfilledwithwateror chemicalsoverornearthecomputer If water or chemicals enter the computer this may...

Page 13: ...fore disassembling the computer If there is a modem disconnect the phone line If your notebook is external removable battery type remove the external battery Failure to do so may cause electric shock Avoid direct sunlight when the computer is in an air tight location such as inside a vehicle There is a danger of a fire hazard The computer may overheat and also present opportunity to thieves Do not...

Page 14: ...nt away from the other objects Security and Movement Related Follow the instructions for the relevant location e g airplane hospital etc when using a wireless communication device wireless LAN Bluetooth etc Avoid exposing a drive to magnetic fields Security devices with magnetic fields in clude airport walk through devices and se curity wands The airport security devices that check car ry on lugga...

Page 15: ...osal method may differ depending on your country and region Dispose of the used battery in an appropriate way Do not throw or disassemble the battery and do not put it into water This may cause an injury fire 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 clips when keeping or carrying a...

Page 16: ...temperature increases there is a danger of burning yourself Connect only permitted devices to the connectors or ports of the computer Failure to do so may cause electric shock and fire Close the LCD panel only after checking if the notebook computer is turned off The temperature may rise and it may cause overheating and deformation of the product Do not press the Eject Button while the CD ROM driv...

Page 17: ... cleaning the product and only use the computer when it is completely dried Failure to do so may cause electric shock or fire Emergency disk eject method using paperclip should not be used while the disk is in motion Make sure to use the emergency disk eject method only when the Optical Disk Drive has stopped There is a danger of injury Do not place your face close to the Optical Disk Drive tray w...

Page 18: ...nect a device that is not manufactured or authorized by Samsung Electronics enquire at your service center before connecting the device There is a danger of damaging the product Security and Movement Related When moving the product turn the power off and separate all connected cables first The product might be damaged or users may trip over the cables For long periods of not using the notebook com...

Page 19: ...elf 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 off or reset by a power failure while the hard disk drive is operating The data may be lost and irrecoverable due to a computer virus infection The data may be lost if the power is turned off while running a program Sudden impact or...

Page 20: ... power outlet If the plug pins are not inserted into the center of the holes the plug pins are only inserted up to half their length In this case reconnect the power plug You have to insert the power plug into the outlet when the power indicator LED of the power outlet is lit green If the power is connected properly the power indicator LED remains green Otherwise the power indicator LED is turned ...

Page 21: ...port of the computer Auto Adapter In flight Cigar Socket Cigar Plug DC Plug When using the Airplane Charging Converter Depending on the airplane you have to use the auto adapter and charging converter Connect the airplane charging converter optional to the auto adapter optional and then insert the airplane power input jack into the power outlet Charging Converter 1 Connect this end to the auto ada...

Page 22: ...er Posture Adjust the heights of desks and chairs appropriate to your height The heights are to be adjusted so that your arm forms a right angle when you place your hand over the keyboard while sitting down on a chair Adjust the height of chair so that your heel is comfortably placed on the floor Do not use the computer while you are lying down but only while you are sitting down Do not use the co...

Page 23: ...before using the computer When entering contents printed on a paper into the computer use a static paper holder so that the height of the paper is almost equal to that of the monitor Hand Position Keep your arm at a right angle as shown by the figure Keep the line from your elbow to your hand straight Do not place your palm over the keyboard while typing Do not hold the mouse with excessive force ...

Page 24: ... and driver updates without your intervention Please check the equalizer default setting before first usage Use Time Break Time Take a break for 10 minutes or more after a 50 minute period when working for more than one hour Illumination Do not use the computer in dark locations The illumination level for computer use must be as bright so for reading a book Indirect illumination is recommended Use...

Page 25: ...s and record video You can take a picture or make a movie using the Charms Start Camera 2 Camera operating indicator Optional This indicates the camera operating status 3 LCD The screen images are displayed here 4 Speaker Optional A device used to generate sound 5 Power Button Turns the computer on and off 6 Keyboard A device to enter data by pressing the keys 7 Touchpad Touchpad Buttons The touch...

Page 26: ...arge Status This shows the power source and the battery charge status Green When the battery is fully charged or the battery is not installed Red or orange When the battery is being charged Off When the computer is running on battery power without being connected to AC adapter 4 Power This shows the computer operating status On When the computer is operating Blinks When the computer is in Sleep mo...

Page 27: ...A card slot supports multi cards 1 Multi Card Slot Optional A card slot supports multi cards 2 USB 2 0 Port Optional You can connect USB devices to the USB port such as a keyboard mouse digital camera etc 3 CD Drive ODD Optional Plays CD or DVD titles Since an ODD Optical Disk Drive is optional the installed drive depends on the computer model 4 Security Slot You can secure the computer by connect...

Page 28: ...USB Charging option Optional 1 DC Jack A jack to connect the AC adapter that supplies power to the computer 2 Wired LAN Port Connect the Ethernet cable to this port 3 USB 3 0 Port or Chargeable USB 3 0 Port Optional USB ports to which you can connect USB devices as well as a chargeable USB port are provided Using a chargeable USB port you can access or charge a USB device The port can be distingui...

Page 29: ...t USB Charging option Optional 1 DC Jack A jack to connect the AC adapter that supplies power to the computer 2 Wired LAN Port Connect the Ethernet cable to this port 3 USB 3 0 Port or Chargeable USB 3 0 Port Optional USB ports to which you can connect USB devices as well as a chargeable USB port are provided Using a chargeable USB port you can access or charge a USB device The port can be disting...

Page 30: ...ole is to cut the power supply to the battery Insert and press one end of an unfolded paper clip into the hole it to cut the power to the battery For more information refer to About the function to cut the power supply to the internal battery in the Safety Precautions The location of the Emergency Battery Hole may differ depending on the model 3 Speaker A device used to generate sound Overview ...

Page 31: ...procedures according to the instructions on the screen to use the computer Adjusting the screen brightness When the computer runs on battery power the LCD brightness is automatically set to low Press the key combination to increase the screen brightness 1 The Charms menu appears when you place your mouse pointer at the edge of the top or bottom right of the screen Alternatively if you place your f...

Page 32: ...to the procedures for the purchased operating system Save all your data before clicking on Shut down 1 The Charms menu appears when you place your mouse pointer at the edge of the top or bottom right of the screen 2 Click Settings áᔪ Ŗᮁ ᰆ ᖅᱶ Power Shut down If you want to power off your computer when you are logged out unlock the screen and click Power Shut down Turning the Computer On and Off ...

Page 33: ...Chapter 2 Using Windows 8 What is Microsoft Windows 8 33 Screen At a Glance 34 Using the Charms 36 Using Apps 38 Windows Hot Key Function 41 ...

Page 34: ...e version It may also be modified without prior notice Displaying Help Press the F1 Key on the keyboard to display the Help Alternatively place your mouse cursor over the end of the top or bottom right area on the screen to display the Charms menu Click Charms menu Settings Help If you are connected to the internet you can access the most recent online Help Searching for Help Getting Started You c...

Page 35: ...ows 8 2 App Refers to the apps that are currently installed 3 Displaying the Charms The Charms is hidden at the right of the screen Place your mouse pointer at the edge of the top or bottom right of the screen to display the Charms Or you place your finger on the right edge of the touch pad and drag your finger toward the center the Charms menu appears 4 User Account This refers to the currently u...

Page 36: ...he screen Place your mouse pointer at the edge of the top or bottom right of the screen to display the Charms 3 Charms This refers to the menu that allows you to use functions such as Search Share Start Device and Settings 4 Switching to the Start Screen Click the corner of the bottom left of the screen to switch to the Start screen Displaying Documents and Files Click Windows Explorer in the task...

Page 37: ...rch within an App or on the Web Search Share Start Device Settings You can use this menu to transfer a picture or file to another user You can easily share pictures or files with other users simply by associating multiple Apps with the Share charm Search Share Start Device Settings You can move to the Start screen Search Share Start Device Settings As this allows you to move directly to a desired ...

Page 38: ...nect to a wireless network Select a wireless network to connect to Adjusting the Volume You can adjust the volume or mute the sound Screen Brightness You can adjust the screen brightness Notice You can set the interval at which an App sends notices Power You can turn off your computer or select the Power Options ENG Language You can set the Language Change PC settings You can change more settings ...

Page 39: ...our mouse pointer changes to a hand shape 2 Click and hold your mouse button and then drag it to the bottom of the screen The App moves downward and disappears and exits 1 2 Using Apps Displaying Currently Running App s 1 Move your mouse pointer to the top left corner of the screen to display the last run App 2 Then move your mouse pointer down to display a list of the currently running Apps in or...

Page 40: ...ge the screen split ratio Supported screen split ratios are 3 7 or 7 3 Ex If you run the Weather App and Store App at the same time Screen Split Bar Weather App Store App Adding Removing an App to from the Start Screen Click Start screen right click your mouse button Click All Apps at the bottom of the screen to display all the Apps that are currently installed 1 If you right click over the App to...

Page 41: ...in the Charms Configuring your Microsoft Account A Microsoft Account allows you to synchronize your settings with other device s running Windows 8 online allowing you to share file s or settings You should register a Microsoft Account to download or purchase App s from the Store 1 Run the Charms and click Settings Change PC Settings 2 Click Users Your Account Switch to a Microsoft account 3 Regist...

Page 42: ...y D Switches to Desktop mode Running the Charms Windows Key C Activates the Charms Locking the Screen Windows Key L Locks the screen Opening the Ease of Access Center Windows Key U Opens the Ease of Access Center configuration Opening the Second Screen Settings Windows Key P Opens the External Monitor Settings menu Opening the Advanced Management Tool Windows Key X Opens the Advanced Management To...

Page 43: ... LCD Brightness Control 62 Wired Network 63 Wireless Network Optional 66 Using the TPM Security Device Optional 68 Using the Multimedia App Optional 77 SharingcontentusingtheAllSharePlayapp Optional 81 Samsung Software Update 90 DiagnosingtheComputerStatusandTroubleshooting 91 Using the Security Slot Optional 92 Chapter 3 Using the computer ...

Page 44: ...differ from the actual keyboard The keyboard may differ depending on your country The following mainly describes the shortcut keys Shortcut Keys Press both the Fn key and hot key at the same time Alternatively press the Fn Lock key as well as a hot key to use the hot key functions more easily Method 1 Shortcut Keys Method 2 1 2 Shortcut Keys ...

Page 45: ...nitor when an external monitor or TV is connected to the computer Touchpad Turns the Touchpad function on or off When using an external mouse only you can turn the Touchpad off Mute Press this button to turn the audio on or off Volume Control Controls the volume Silent Mode Reduces the Fan noise so that users can use the computer without hearing noise Airplane Mode Turns all wireless network devic...

Page 46: ... can use the hot key functions without pressing the Fn key If the Fn Lock function is On You can use the hot key functions without pressing the Fn key If the Fn Lock function is Off You can use a hot key function by pressing the Fn key the hot key at the same time If the hot keys do not work properly you have to install the Settings Keyboard ...

Page 47: ... up the Windows boot time may be extended Basic Touchpad Functions Moving the cursor on the screen Place your finger on the touchpad slightly and move your finger The mouse cursor will move accordingly Move your finger in the direction you wish to move the cursor Click Function Place a finger on the touchpad and click on an item once Alternatively press the left button once quickly and release it ...

Page 48: ...e version of the function may differ depending on the model Some usage procedures may differ depending on the version For detailed usage procedures refer to the description in the Touchpad Settings window Configuring the Gesture Function Some gesture functions may not be configured In this case you can configure them using the following path 1 On the Desktop click the Charms menu Settings áᔪ Ŗᮁ ᰆ ...

Page 49: ...o fingers over the Touchpad together or apart the current image or text is zoomed in or out Zoom out Zoom in or Charms Menu Activating Function If you place your finger on the right edge of the touch pad and drag your finger toward the center the Charms menu appears Displaying Additional Menu s of a Currently Running App Place your finger at the edge of the top area on the touch pad and drag your ...

Page 50: ...u can turn the touchpad off To lock the touchpad function press the keys You can set the touchpad and touchpad button settings in the tabs that appear when clicking Charms menu on the Desktop Settings Control Panel Hardware and Sound Touchpad Auto locking when connecting USB mouse If an external USB pointing device is connected in the Charms menu in Desktop Settings Control Panel Hardware and Soun...

Page 51: ...tside Insert a Mini CD into the center of the CD drive The figures used for the description are of a representative model Therefore the figures may differ from the real ones Using a CD that is not in the shape of a circle is not recommended Using CD Drive 1 Press the Eject button of the optical disk drive at the side of the computer Emergency Hole Eject Button Status Indicator 2 When the CD tray o...

Page 52: ...cy Hole 2 When the CD tray opens insert a CD or DVD and push the tray in until it clicks 3 Push the CD tray inward until it clicks The CD drive status indicator is turned on A CD drive s reading and writing speed may differ depending on the condition and type of the media To eject a CD when the CD drive does not work or the computer is off place the end of a paper clip into the Emergency Hole unti...

Page 53: ...nce you can lose a card when moving the computer keep the card separately The figures used for the description are of a representative model Therefore the figures may differ from the real ones If a slot protection dummy card is inserted into your computer remove the dummy card before using the computer These descriptions are written based on Windows 8 the latest operating system Therefore some des...

Page 54: ... small you cannot insert the cards into the slot directly Insert the card into the dedicated adapter available from most electronic retailers and then insert the adapter into the multi card slot To remove a memory card Take hold of the end of the card and remove the card To format a memory card When using the memory card for the first time you must format the card before using it Formatting a card...

Page 55: ...nded When you try to use a card which is formatted in the computer in another digital device you may have to format the card again in the device You cannot format write or delete data from 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 Multi Card Slot Optional ...

Page 56: ... quality Before you start check the port and cable of the external display device and then connect the display device to the computer About the connection cable Users should additionally purchase the necessary connection cables D SUB Cable HDMI Cable Connecting to the monitor port Optional You can experience a wider screen by connecting the computer to a monitor TV or projector with a monitor port...

Page 57: ...y The contents are only displayed on the PC monitor current device 3 ִփ ࢿـ ࢠ ѿ ء ध ִփ Duplicate The contents of the current device are displayed on the external device as well 3 ִփ ࢿـ ࢠ ѿ ء ध ִփ Extend The screen of the current device is expanded to the external device 3 ִփ ࢿـ ࢠ ѿ ء ध ִփ Second screen Only The contents are displayed only on the screen of the external device Alternatively to set up...

Page 58: ... computer to a TV switch the external input mode of the TV to HDMI 2 Press the key once to display a window to select the monitor mode Select a mode 3 ִփ ࢿـ ࢠ ѿ ء ध ִփ PC Screen only The contents are only displayed on the PC monitor current device 3 ִփ ࢿـ ࢠ ѿ ء ध ִփ Duplicate The contents of the current device are displayed on the external device as well 3 ִփ ࢿـ ࢠ ѿ ء ध ִփ Extend The screen of the...

Page 59: ...ogy If Windows XP is installed you can only use Internal Graphics Adding programs for PowerXpress graphics technology You have to register the program to run some functions of a program using the external graphics chipset Some programs are pre registered To register more programs complete the following steps Unregistered programs will run using the internal graphics chipset You can register execut...

Page 60: ... external graphics chipset To run a program using the external graphics graphic chipset you have to register the program in the NVIDIA Panel Some programs are pre registered To register more programs e g 3D games etc complete the following steps 1 Right click over the Desktop and select NVIDIA Panel 2 Select 3D Settings Manage 3D settings in the left pane and select the Program Settings tab 3 In t...

Page 61: ...e Using the Sound Recorder The procedures to record sound using the Windows Recorder are described below 1 Connect a microphone to the microphone jack You can also use the internal MIC 2 Right click over the Volume icon on the taskbar and select Recording Device 3 Check if the microphone is set as the default recording device If this is the case it is already set as the default device If not right...

Page 62: ...our computer model In addition some pictures may differ from actual product depending on the computer model and software version 1 Right click over the Volume in the taskbar on the Desktop and click Play Device Alternatively click the Charms menu on the Desktop Settings áᔪ Ŗᮁ ᰆ ᖅᱶ Control Panel Hardware and Sound Sound 2 Right click over the Speakers and select Properties 3 Select the SoundAlive t...

Page 63: ...ry power to save battery power consumption LCD bad pixels principle of computer Samsung observes the specifications regarding strict quality and reliability of LCD But in spite of that it is inevitable that there might be a small number of bad pixels A large number of bad pixels can cause problems in appearance but a small number of pixels doesn t affect the computer performance Therefore Samsung ...

Page 64: ... systems are similar use the computer referring to these descriptions The figures used for the description are of a representative model Therefore the figures may differ from 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 áᔪ Ŗᮁ ᰆ ᖅᱶ Control Panel Network and Internet Network and Sharing Center and click on Change ...

Page 65: ...stall in the screen shown in the figure above You can add clients services and protocols 5 Configure the IP settings When using DHCP select Obtain an IP address automatically To use a static IP address select Use the following IP address and set the IP address manually When not using DHCP ask your network administrator for the IP address 6 When you have completed the settings click the OK button T...

Page 66: ... using a wireless LAN may not activate the Wake On LAN function Set the Wireless LAN to Disable to use the Wake On LAN function Wake On LAN feature may not work while using Hybrid power saving feature Hybrid sleep mode can be disabled from Power Options under Control Panel For Windows 8 Wake On LAN is not supported by Ping When connected to a 100Mbps 1Gbps wired LAN and the computer exits Sleep hi...

Page 67: ... functions may be provided The descriptions below are for computer models with a Wireless LAN card or device A Wireless LAN device is optional The pictures in this manual may differ from the actual product depending on your wireless LAN device model If the wireless LAN is turned off press the key combination to turn it on What is an Access Point AP An AP is a network device that bridges wired and ...

Page 68: ... menu Settings áᔪ Ŗᮁ ᰆ ᖅᱶ Network Connections icon a list of available APs appears If you select an AP to connect to the Connect button appears AP List 2 Click Connect If a network key is set for the AP enter the network key and then click OK For the network key please ask your network administrator 3 When the AP connection is completed Connected is displayed next to the corresponding AP You can n...

Page 69: ...n is only supported for models with TPM security chip For more information refer to the online help for the program The program version described in this manual is subject to change and the screenshots and terms used in this manual may differ from the actual product Setting Up the TPM To use the TPM function you have to complete the following steps 1 Initializing the TPM chip Initializes the authe...

Page 70: ...tart the computer When the Samsung logo screen appears press the F2 key repeatedly 2 If the BIOS screen appears select the Security TPM Configuration item and press Enter Aptio Setup Utility SysInfo Supervisor Password User Password HDD Password Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Set HDD Password Password on Boot Advanced Security Boot Clear Clear Clear Enter Enter Enter Enabled TPM Configu...

Page 71: ...s by following the onscreen instructions 10Press the F10 key to save the changes The computer automatically restarts Initialization of the TPM chip has been completed Now install the TPM program and register the TPM program Installing the TPM program You can install the TPM program as follows Install the program according to the procedures below This program is only provided for models with Recove...

Page 72: ... When the Initialization Wizard appears click Next If the status not initialized message appears click Yes If you backup the emergency recovery file to an external storage device according to the instructions of the Initialization Wizard you can use the TPM security device more safely 3 Select a Security Platform Feature and set a basic user password 4 Complete the registration according to the in...

Page 73: ...XP Professional Windows Vista Business Enterprise Ultimate Windows 7 Professional Enterprise Ultimate Windows 8 Pro Enterprise 1 Right click over the folder or file to be encrypted and select Encrypt from the pop up menu 2 If the Confirm Attribute Changes window appears select the range to apply the encryption to and click OK This dialog box only appears when the folder is encrypted If the current...

Page 74: ...ns Decrypting an encrypted folder file 1 Right click over an encrypted folder file and select Decrypt from the pop up window 2 If the user authentication window appears enter the basic user password you entered when registering the user and click OK 3 The folder file is decrypted Using the virtual drive Personal Secure Drive PSD The virtual drive PSD is a virtual space to save and manage confident...

Page 75: ...ation Wizard appears select Personal Secure Drive PSD and enter the user password 3 Click Next several times according to the instructions of the Initialization Wizard to finish the wizard When the virtual drive PSD is not loaded To use the virtual drive PSD the virtual drive PSD should be loaded first If it is not loaded you can load it according to the procedures below 1 Right click over the Sec...

Page 76: ...on saved on the TPM chip Deleting the virtual drive If a virtual drive has been created you have to delete the virtual drive before deleting the existing authentication information saved on the TPM chip 1 Right click over and click Personal Secure Drive Create Manage 2 Click Next 3 Enter the password that you entered when registering the TPM program and click Next 4 Select Delete selected PSD and ...

Page 77: ...ppears click Yes to remove the program 3 If the Infineon Security Platform message appears click No 4 Click the Windows Explorer icon in the taskbar on the Desktop 5 In View Options Folder Options View Hidden files and folders item select the Show hidden files folders and drives option and click OK 6 Click the Start Computer Drive C ProgramData folder and delete the Infineon folder 7 Now the TPM P...

Page 78: ... be viewed with the S Camera app S Player You can view the photo video and music files saved on the computer Depending on the version of the program some functions may not be provided or different functions may be provided Third party software related services For descriptions about and service requests for third party software please contact the relevant manufacturer Some troubleshooting actions ...

Page 79: ...3 Tap on Take a picture Record a video to take a picture or record a video 4 You can view the picture or video using the Picture preview or S Gallery app The S Camera app is not available in Desktop mode Precautions while taking a picture or video Do not take a picture or video of others without their consent Do not take a picture or video in locations where this is not allowed Do not take picture...

Page 80: ...ken by the S Camera In addition you can apply special effects to the pictures using the photo editing function You can take a picture in the S Gallery app by tapping the Camera icon Editing a photo 1 Select Picture preview Drag it upward slightly from the bottom center If the options menu appears select Edit Using the Multimedia App Optional ...

Page 81: ...ine thickness Save Color Erase Draw Frame Draw Stamp Using the S Player app 1 Tap Charm menu Start áᔪ Ŗᮁ ᰆ ᖅᱶ S Player My Photos My Music My Videos My photo list Music playlist Slideshow 2 Select a menu to enjoy photo video and music files Some files may not be played depending on their format Using the Multimedia App Optional ...

Page 82: ... differ depending on the operating system or the device Depending on the country or program version some functions may not be provided or different functions may be provided The content and images in this manual are subject to change for the purpose of performance enhancement DLNA Digital Living Network Alliance is one of the home networking technologies based on an international standard that ena...

Page 83: ...llShare Play is especially useful if you want to z View and play the content saved on your in house PC with another PC or mobile device outside x Resume editing presentation documents you created at the office c Play photos or videos saved on a PC on a TV s larger screen v Copy files saved on a mobile device or digital camera to your PC Sharing content using the AllShare Play app Optional ...

Page 84: ...ving mode you can access the files on the device from a remote site c Nearby devices This is a device found on the home network connected to the same AP access point You can search for a DLNA compliant device such as a smart phone or PC and retrieve and play the files saved on the device v Change player You can search for playing devices such as a TV using the Change player link b FAQ Frequently a...

Page 85: ...o use the AllShare Play service 1 Double click AllShare Play app on the Windows Start screen to connect to www allshareplay com or you can access it directly from the web browser by entering the AllShare Play address www allshareplay com 2 Select a language at the bottom right of the screen 3 Click on Sign in at the top right and sign in to the service with your samsung com account If you don t ha...

Page 86: ...ter a new one Up to 5 users can be registered on one PC 6 When the device registration process is completed install the unified codec according to the instructions on the site 7 To use a storage service click the button and register the storage to use You can register storage by signing up for a storage service such as SugarSync that is aligned with AllShare Play 8 If you register a smart phone or...

Page 87: ...otely access the PC for up to 15 days even after signing off If the AllShare Play icon appears in the system tray it indicates that it is in the signed in status Since the AllShare Play service automatically logs out after 15 days please sign in again When the AllShare Play service is signed out the icon will appear gray in color Sharing files Click Settings at the top right of the screen to confi...

Page 88: ...The DLNA service must be running on the TV 1 Select the checkbox of the video or photo to be displayed 2 Click Change player at the top of the screen to search for a device 3 If the PC and TV are connected a message asking you to allow access appears from the TV Allow access 4 The video or photo slideshow is played on the device If the files that you want to play are stored in Registered Devices o...

Page 89: ...nched and the file is played Set the player settings in the options of Windows Media Player to keep the player on top of other windows to always view Windows Media Player on top of other windows Transferring a file 1 If you select a registered device or nearby device the files saved on the device are displayed on the screen 2 Select a file or files and select a destination from the Transfer menu Y...

Page 90: ...pload 2 Click Share at the top of the screen and select a SNS social networking site website Facebook Twitter Flickr Picasa etc 3 Sign in to the SNS 4 Follow the onscreen instructions to upload the file Depending on the country supported SNS services can vary Sharing content using the AllShare Play app Optional ...

Page 91: ... connected to the internet SW Update does not provide any updates for device drivers or software programs installed separately by the user 1 From the Start Screen right click any area and select All Apps in the bottom right corner Then click SW Update 2 If the program is running for the first time the User Agreement for personal information use appears Click Agree 3 The SW Update program runs Sele...

Page 92: ...ding on the model 1 From the Start Screen right click any area and select All Apps in the bottom right corner Then click Support Center 2 Support Center is activated and starts diagnosing your computer After the diagnosing process is finished the System Status menu displays a list of the current problems to be solved as shown FAQ for computer s major problems Diagnosing Computer and Troubleshootin...

Page 93: ...e to the Security Slot To use this feature you have to purchase the lock and cable additionally To use the lock and cable refer to the product manual Tie the lock and cable to a fixed object and install the other end of the cable to the security slot 13 models do not have a Security Slot Only 14 models have a Security Slot ...

Page 94: ...BIOS Setup 94 Setting a Boot Password 96 Changing the Boot Priority 99 Upgrading Memory 100 Battery 103 Chapter 4 Settings and Upgrade ...

Page 95: ...automatically controls the CPU performance to minimize heat generation when the CPU temperature exceeds a preset level Due to the automatic control of the CPU performance the experienced performance may be degraded If you don t want to use the Turbo Control technology enter the BIOS Setup select Advanced Turbo Control from the menu and set it to Disabled In this case the temperature of the surface...

Page 96: ... Boot This menu enables you to configure peripherals and booting related settings such as the boot priority Exit Used to exit the Setup either saving the changes or not System Setup Keys In the Setup you have to use the keyboard F1 Press to view the Setup Help Up Down Keys Press to move up and down F5 F6 Press to change the item value F9 Press to load the default Setup settings ESC Press to return...

Page 97: ...bled The screen images and terms may differ from actual product depending on the computer model and driver version Setting a Supervisor Password If you set a Supervisor Password you need to enter the password when you turn the computer on or enter the BIOS Setup Setting only the Supervisor Password and User Password is not very secure You can use an HDD Password as well to increase the security le...

Page 98: ... advance Set the Password on boot item to Enabled Once a boot password is set you have to enter a password to boot up the computer Be sure to remember the password for later use Setting up a Hard Disk Drive Password Optional If you set a password for a hard disk drive it cannot be accessed from another computer Press Enter in the Set HDD Password item and define a password as described in Step 3 o...

Page 99: ... Set Supervisor Password item press Enter 2 In the Enter Current Password item enter the currently configured password and press Enter 3 Leave the Enter New Password item field empty and press Enter 4 Leave the Confirm New Password field empty and press Enter The password is deactivated For some models the password is only canceled if the Enter key is pressed in the Setup Notice window ...

Page 100: ... QEM 1HH PCDNG G RCF 0WO QEM 6QWEJ2CF QWUG PCDNGF PVGTPCN 0 PCDNGF 2 1241 KUCDNGF 5OCTV CVVGT CNKDTCVKQP 3 Press the down key to move to the SATA HDD item and press the F6 key to move up to the top item Boot Menu Boot Priority Order 1 SATA CD XXXXXXXXXXXX 2 SATA HDD XXXXXXXXXXXX 3 USB CD N A 4 USB FDD N A 5 USB HDD N A 6 NETWORK N A 4 Press the F10 key to save the settings and exit Setup The highe...

Page 101: ... capacity The images used for the illustration are of a representative model therefore the images may differ from the the actual product Adding or Replacing Memory Modules 1 Disconnect the AC power adapter after turning off the computer 2 Insert an object such as a paper clip into the Emergency Hole at the bottom of the computer to cut the battery power If the Power button does not work anymore th...

Page 102: ...e bottom of the computer using a screw driver For 13 3 inch models Fixing Screw For 14 inch models Fixing Screw 4 Insert a new memory module into the memory slot at an angle of approximately 30 degrees aligning it to the angle of the memory slot For 13 3 inch models Memory Slot For 14 inch models Memory Slot ...

Page 103: ...nd fasten the screw 7 Connect the AC adapter and press the power button to turn the computer on If you do not connect the AC adapter the computer will not be turned on even if you press the power button Removing a memory module Pull the memory module latches outward The memory module will pop up Remove the memory module out at an angle of 30 degrees For some models a special film is attached onto ...

Page 104: ...ature higher than 60 C as this may cause fire Please refer to the system operation environment of this manual and operate and store the battery at room temperature Before using the computer for the first time make sure to connect the AC adapter and charge the battery completely The images used for the illustration are of a representative model therefore the images may differ from the the actual pr...

Page 105: ...tion A battery is an expendable supply so when using it over a long time the capacity battery life is shortened If the battery life is reduced to under half of its initial time we recommend purchasing a new battery When not using the battery for a long time store the battery after charging it to 30 40 of its capacity This extends the battery life time Extending the Battery Usage Time Decreasing th...

Page 106: ...ttery Life Optional In the Settings program click Power Management and set the Battery Life Extender to ON or OFF OFF This mode maintains 100 of the battery charge when using the computer on AC power In this case although the battery use time increases the battery life is reduced ON This mode maintains 80 of the battery charge when using the computer on AC power In this case although the battery u...

Page 107: ...ual product depending on the computer model and driver version 1 Disconnect the AC power adapter after turning off the computer 2 Turn the computer back on and press the F2 key to enter the Setup screen 3 Move to the Boot Smart Battery Calibration item using the direction keys and press Enter XXXXXXXX 0WO QEM 1HH PCDNG G RCF 0WO QEM 6QWEJ2CF QWUG PCDNGF PVGTPCN 0 PCDNGF 2 1241 KUCDNGF 5OCTV CVVGT ...

Page 108: ...Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Recovering Backing up the Computer Optional 108 Reinstalling Windows Optional 115 Q A 118 ...

Page 109: ...Back Up Function Description Back Up You can back up your entire Windows drive Recover Restores the entire Windows drive Recovery may not be provided or may be a different version depending on the model For models whose hard disk or SSD capacity is less than 64 GB the Recovery program is not provided The instructions are provided based on Recovery 6 0 version Some functions may differ slightly or ...

Page 110: ...ning for the first time you need to agree to the User Agreement 3 If the initial menu screen appears click Recover Select a recovery point and click Recover If you set the User Data Maintenance to ON the computer is restored while maintaining the current user data Factory Default Point Restores your computer to the factory default status User s Backup Point Restores your computer to a previously b...

Page 111: ...king up 1 To back up your computer to an external storage device connect the external storage device and select the relevant drive 2 Click Backup in the Recovery Home screen Select the drive to save and click Backup You cannot select a DVD drive Select the drive to save to 3 The backup process is performed based on the instructions Recovering Backing up the Computer Optional ...

Page 112: ...image is saved to an external storage device connect the device 2 Start Recovery and click Recover 3 Select a Recover Option and click Recover Select a point to recover 4 The recover is performed based on the screen instructions You can use your computer after the recover is completed Recovering Backing up the Computer Optional ...

Page 113: ...onnect the hard disk and your computer 2 Start Recovery and click Disk copy 3 Select an option in Disk recovery Point and click Disk copy 4 The data on the current hard disk is saved to the new hard disk 5 If the data is completely saved open the hard disk cover at the bottom of your computer and replace the existing hard disk with the new one If you cannot open the cover at the bottom of the comp...

Page 114: ...ollowing the instructions to completely save the default factory status disk image to the external storage device Now disconnect the saved external storage device and store it separately 4 If your computer needs to be restored to the default factory settings connect the external storage device with the saved image 5 Start Recovery and click Recover Select Factory Default Point and click Recover Th...

Page 115: ...dows PC Recovery If your PC does not work properly you can restore your PC while keeping your media files such as your photo video and music files etc as well as your personal documents Remove All Items and Reinstall Windows If you want to return your PC to the default settings or start from scratch you can reset your PC to the factory default You should back up the files in the following folders ...

Page 116: ...ding on the operating system Reinstalling Windows may delete data files and programs saved on the hard disk drive Make sure to backup all important data Samsung Electronics shall not be held liable for any loss of data Reinstalling in Windows 1 Insert the SYSTEM RECOVERY MEDIA into the DVD drive 2 If the Select Windows Installation window appears click Install Now When the Select Update window app...

Page 117: ...ivers and programs some programs may not work properly after the upgrade 5 When a window appears asking for the location to install the operating system to select a disk drive partition and click the Next button Drive D includes an area to save the backup image used by Samsung Recovery Solution Installing Windows to drive C is recommended When previous Windows installation files are in the selecte...

Page 118: ... appears select I accept the license terms and then click Next For Windows 7 8 this screen may not appear depending on the version 6 When the window asking for the installation type appears click Custom For Windows 7 8 this screen may not appear depending on the version 7 When a window appears asking for the location to install the operating system to select the partition of the disk drive and the...

Page 119: ...city of the storage device HDD of the manufacturer is calculated assuming that 1KB 1 000 Bytes However the operating system Windows calculates the storage device capacity assuming that 1KB 1 024 Bytes and therefore the capacity representation of the HDD in Windows is smaller than the actual capacity The capacity representation in Windows may be smaller than the actual capacity because some program...

Page 120: ...an restore the computer using the system recovery function provided by Windows Refer to the Restore Functionality item in the Help section for more details Windows 8 Related Q1 I cannot find the Start button on the Desktop A There s no Start button in Windows 8 You can use the Control Panel PC running menu s etc by activating the Charms menu Q2 I cannot find the computer s Shutdown button A Click ...

Page 121: ...Control Panel Programs and Features Click the program Then click uninstall Q7 How can I change the screen settings environment settings type size color and so on A Click Charms menu Settings Change PC Settings Personalization You can set the OS settings such as the screen design etc To configure your computer in detail click the Charms menu in Desktop Settings Control Panel You can configure your ...

Page 122: ...levant issue Display Related Q1 The Desktop displayed on the TV after connecting via the HDMI port does not fit the screen A Go to the Graphics Control Panel to adjust the screen settings For Intel graphics cards Right click over the Desktop and go to Graphics Properties Display General Adjust the Horizontal Ratio and Vertical Ratio settings to fit your screen and click OK For AMD graphics cards 1...

Page 123: ...ay Device 2 Change the option to Digital Audio HDMI HDMI device HDMI Output or another option and click Set as Default Then click OK Others Q1 You can configure your computer in the same way as existing Windows systems A If you want to start your computer in DOS via a USB device set the Fast BIOS Mode item in the Advanced menu in the BIOS Setup to Disabled before using this feature ...

Page 124: ...afety Information 124 Replacement Parts and Accessories 126 Regulatory Compliance Statements 128 WEEE Symbol Information 144 Samsung Packaging Take Back Program 145 TCO Certified 146 Product Specifications 147 Glossary 149 Index 153 ...

Page 125: ...ng to power your equipment is easily accessible in case of fire or short circuit If your computer has a voltage selector switch make sure that the switch is in the proper position for your area Openings in the computer case are provided for ventilation Do not block or cover these openings Make sure you provide adequate space at least 6 inches 15 cm around the system for ventilation when you set up...

Page 126: ... personnel if The power cord or plug is damaged Liquid has been spilled into the system The system does not operate properly when the operating instructions are followed The system was dropped or the casing is damaged The system performance changes The Instruction On Safety Operation of NotePC 1 When installing and operating devices please refer to safety requirements in the user guide 2 Devices c...

Page 127: ...RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS Laser Safety All systems equipped with CD or DVD drives comply with the appropriate safety standards including IEC 60825 1 The laser devices in these components are classified as Class 1 Laser Products under a US Department of Health and Human Services DHHS Radiation Performance St...

Page 128: ...try where you use the computer For more information on power cord set requirements contact your authorized dealer reseller or service provider General Requirements The requirements listed below are applicable to all countries All power cord sets must be approved by an acceptable accredited agency responsible for evaluation in the country where the power cord set will be used The power cord set mus...

Page 129: ...ontact during normal operation Some circumstances require restrictions on wireless devices Examples of common restrictions are listed on the next page Radio frequency wireless communication can interfere with equipment on commercial aircraft Current aviation regulations require wireless devices to be turned off while traveling in an airplane 802 11ABGN also known as wireless Ethernet or Wifi and B...

Page 130: ...h that the antenna is very close or touching any exposed parts of the body especially the face or eyes while transmitting Do not operate the radio or attempt to transmit data unless the antenna is connected if not the radio may be damaged Use in specific environments The use of wireless devices in hazardous locations is limited by the constraints posed by the safety directors of such environments ...

Page 131: ...st accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio fre...

Page 132: ...to the system label to verify the presence of wireless devices Wireless devices that may be in your system are only qualified for use in the United States of America if an FCC ID number is on the system label This device is restricted to indoor use due to its operation in the 5 15 to 5 25 GHz frequency range FCC requires this product to be used indoors for the frequency range 5 15 to 5 25 GHz to r...

Page 133: ... conducted using standard operating positions accepted by the FCC with the wireless transmitting at its highest certified power level in all tested frequency bands Although the SAR is determined at the highest certified power level the actual SAR level of the device while operating can be well below the maximum value This is because the device is designed to operate at multiple power levels so as ...

Page 134: ...eve it is necessary The telephone company may make changes in its facilities equipment operations or procedures that could affect the operation of the equipment If this happens the telephone company will provide advanced notice in order for you to make necessary modifications to maintain uninterrupted service If trouble is experienced with this equipment Modem for repair or warranty information pl...

Page 135: ...ifies that the Industry Canada technical specifications were met To reduce potential radio interference to other users the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power EIRP is not more than that required for successful communication To prevent radio interference to the licensed service this device is intended to be operated indoors and away from wi...

Page 136: ... manufacturer for service Si l appareil est équipé d une bande 2 4 G ou 5 G Des dispositifs de basse puissance de type radio LAN périphériques de communication sans fil par radiofréquence RF fonctionnant sur une bande de 2 4GHz 5GHz sont peut être intégrés dans votre appareil Cette section est applicable uniquement si ces dispositifs sont présents Consultez l étiquette du système pour vérifiez la ...

Page 137: ... protective operation and safety requirements The Department does not guarantee the equipment will operate to the users satisfaction Before installing this equipment users should make sure that it is permissible to be connected to the facilities of the local telecommunications company The equipment must also be installed using an acceptable method of connection In some cases the inside wiring asso...

Page 138: ... service de ligne individuel peut être rallongé par un connecteur homologué Le client doit savoir que la conformité aux conditions précédentes ne garantit pas un fonctionnement parfait dans toutes les situations Les réparations de l équipement homologué doivent être effectuées dans les installations de maintenance canadiennes autorisées par le fournisseur Les réparations ou modifications effectuée...

Page 139: ... and European standards and amendments identified below This equipment also carries the Class 2 identifier The following information is only applicable to systems labeled with the CE mark European Directives This Information Technology Equipment has been tested and found to comply with the following European directives EMC Directive 2004 108 EC Low Voltage Directive 2006 95 EC R TTE Directive 1999...

Page 140: ... or regions within countries under the heading European Economic Area Restrictions below EU R TTE Compliance Statements Česky Czech Samsung tímto prohlašuje že tento Notebook PC je ve shodě se základními požadavky a dalšími příslušnými ustanoveními směrnice 1999 5 ES Dansk Danish Undertegnede Samsung erklærer herved at følgende udstyr Notebook PC overholder de væsentlige krav og øvrige relevante k...

Page 141: ...an Notebook PC jikkonforma mal ħtiāijiet essenzjali u ma provvedimenti oħrajn relevanti li hemm fid Dirrettiva 1999 5 EC Magyar Hungarian Alulírott Samsung nyilatkozom hogy a Notebook PC megfelel a vonatkozó alapvetõ követelményeknek és az 1999 5 EC irányelv egyéb elõírásainak Polski Polish Niniejszym Samsung oświadcza Ŝe Notebook PC jest zgodny z zasadniczymi wymogami oraz pozostałymi stosownymi ...

Page 142: ...estrictions Local Restriction of 802 11b 802 11g Radio Usage Note to integrator The following statements on local restrictions must be published in all end user documentation provided with the system or product incorporating the wireless product Due to the fact that the frequencies used by 802 11b 802 11g wireless LAN devices may not yet be harmonized in all countries 802 11b 802 11g products are ...

Page 143: ... as follows Dans le cas d une utilisation privée à l extérieur d un bâtiment au dessus d un espace public aucun enregistrement n est nécessaire pour une distance de moins de 300m Pour une distance supérieure à 300m un enregistrement auprès de l IBPT est requise Pour une utilisation publique à l extérieur de bâtiments une licence de l IBPT est requise Pour les enregistrements et licences veuillez c...

Page 144: ...recommended that the equipment is set to use DTMF signaling for access to public or private emergency services DTMF signaling also provides faster call setup This equipment has been approved to Council Decision 98 482 EEC CTR 21 for Pan European single terminal connection to the Public Switched Telephone Network PSTN However due to differences between the individual PSTNs provided in different cou...

Page 145: ...ycling visit our website www samsung com in or contact our Helpline numbers 18002668282 180030008282 Pb Correct disposal of batteries in this product Applicable in countries with separate collection systems This marking on the battery manual or packaging indicates that the batteries in this product should not be disposed of with other household waste at the end of their working life Where marked t...

Page 146: ...ll the following number for the locations nearest you CRT Processing LLC 877 278 0799 Kathy Severson Logistics contact Dispose unwanted electronics through an approved recycler To find the nearest recycling location go to our website www samsung com recyclingdirect Or call 877 278 0799 Samsung Packaging Take Back Program ...

Page 147: ... reduced risk of eye strain Several requirements within the area of luminance contrast resolution and color Designed with the option to connect an external display keyboard and mouse recommended when working with a notebook or netbook for longer periods Ergonomic keyboard design for ease of use and good readability Fully tested according to rigorous safety standards Low Electric and Magnetic field...

Page 148: ...AMD HD 7600G Internal AMD HD 7550M PowerXpress NVIDIA GT 620M Optimus Operating Environment Temperature 5 40 C for storage 10 32 C when operating Humidity 5 90 for storage 20 80 when operating AC DC Rating Optional Input 100 240VAC 50 60Hz Output 19VDC 2 1A 19VDC 3 16A PC Rating Optional 19VDC 2 1A 40W 19VDC 3 16A 60W Optional components may not be provided or different components may be provided ...

Page 149: ... Windows are registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation The terms HDMI and HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface and the HDMI Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries All other product or company names mentioned herein are registered trademarks of their respective companies ENERGY STAR Partner As an ENERGY STAR Partner ...

Page 150: ... used nowadays This computer uses DDR SDRAM Device Manager An administrative tool used to manage computer devices You can add or remove hardware or update a device driver using the Device Manager DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol This refers to automatically allocating IP addresses to the users on the network by the network administrators Direct X An application interface developed to enabl...

Page 151: ...ers to a small image that represents a file that users can use IEEE802 XX This is a set fo specifications developed by the 802 committee of IEEE for the LAN connection method called XX LAN Local Area Network A communications network connecting computers printers and other devices within a local area such as within a building A LAN enables all connected devices to interact with other devices on the...

Page 152: ...if there are 2 hard disk drives PCMCIA Personal Computer Memory Card International Association card This is an extended card slot specification for mobile computers such as a notebook computer Not only a memory device but also most peripherals such as hard disk drives LAN cards etc can be connected to this card slot Protocol A protocol is a set of rules used by computers to communicate with each o...

Page 153: ...eted or moved TCP IPv4 This is a 4 byte 32 bit address system separated into each byte 8 bits by a dot and each byte is represented as a decimal number USB Universal Serial Bus This refers to a serial interface standard developed to replace the conventional interface standards such as Serial and PS 2 The data transmission specifications are one of the interface standards used to connect a computer...

Page 154: ...2 M Memory 100 Monitor Connection Output 55 Multi Card Slot 52 O Overview 24 P Password 96 Product Specifications 147 R Recorder 60 Recovery 108 S Safety Precautions 6 Scroll 48 Security Slot 92 Shortcut Key 43 Status Indicators 25 Supervisor Password 96 SW Update 90 Support Center 91 T Touchpad 46 U User Password 97 V Volume Control 60 W Wired Network 63 Wireless Network 66 ...