Samsung NP900X3G - User Manual

Samsung NP900X3G

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Table of Contents:

  • Page 2 – Contents; Chapter 1. Getting Started
  • Page 4 – Before You Start; Before reading the User Manual, first check the following; Safety Precaution Notations
  • Page 5 – Copyright; About the capacity representation of the storage
  • Page 6 – Installation Related; Safety Precautions; For your security and to prevent damage, please read the; Warning; Failure to follow instructions marked with this symbol may
  • Page 7 – Power Related
  • Page 8 – AC Adapter Usage Precautions
  • Page 9 – Battery Usage Related
  • Page 10 – Usage Related
  • Page 11 – Upgrade Related
  • Page 12 – Storage and Movement Related; If a heavy object is pressed against the
  • Page 14 – Caution
  • Page 17 – Cautions on Preventing Data Loss; Take care not to damage the data on a hard disk drive.
  • Page 18 – Using the Power Supply in an Airplane; When Using the AC Power Plug
  • Page 19 – When Using the Auto Adapter
  • Page 20 – Proper Posture During Computer Use; The instructions in this manual have been prepared so that; Proper Posture; Adjust the heights of desks and chairs appropriate to your
  • Page 21 – Eye Position; Keep the monitor or LCD away from your eyes by at least; Hand Position; Keep your arm at a right angle as shown by the figure.
  • Page 22 – Check your volume first to listen to music.; To prevent possible hearing damage, do not listen at high volume; Illumination
  • Page 23 – Overview; Front View
  • Page 24 – Charge Status
  • Page 25 – Right View; Multi Card Slot
  • Page 26 – Left View; What is a chargeable USB port?
  • Page 27 – Bottom View; Battery Emergency
  • Page 28 – Turning the Computer On and Off; Turning the computer on; LED; About Windows Activation
  • Page 29 – Turning the computer off; Since the procedures to turn the computer off may differ; On the desktop; Start button; on the; Shut down or sign out > Shut down; On the Start screen; Click; Power; at the upper-right corner of the; Start; Select; Shut down
  • Page 30 – On the Charms; Charms; Unlocking the screen
  • Page 31 – Using Windows; What is Microsoft Windows?
  • Page 32 – Windows Help and Support; The screen may appear somewhat different depending on; Displaying Help; If you are connected to the internet, you can access the most
  • Page 33 – Screen At a Glance; The following two screens are provided: the; screen and the; Desktop; This provides similar functions to those provided by the desktop
  • Page 34 – Using the Start button; to select quick access menus.; Power menu; Start screen; Launch applications on the; On the desktop, click the; or open the Charms
  • Page 35 – Sleep
  • Page 36 – The Charms is a new type of menu that combines the Start menu; Activating the Charms; Place the mouse pointer over the top- or; Using the Charms
  • Page 37 – Changing the Settings; Icon; Change PC settings; You can change more settings.
  • Page 38 – App; Starting/Exiting an App; To exit the current app using the mouse; Using Apps; Right-click over the App in the list and click; Close; to exit the
  • Page 39 – Using split screens; Ex) If you run the Weather App and Store App at the same time; Screen; Adding/Removing an App to/from the Start Screen; Ex) When removing an App in the Start screen
  • Page 40 – Camera App at a Glance; To play the photo or movie; Cautions; Do not take a photo of others without their permission.
  • Page 41 – Using the Windows Store; Samsung cannot solve errors occuring with other apps; Configuring your Microsoft Account
  • Page 42 – Windows Hot Key Function; You can use the following convenient hot keys in Windows.
  • Page 43 – Using the computer
  • Page 44 – Keyboard; The keyboard image may differ from the actual keyboard.; While pressing and holding the; Fn; 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; The; Blue LED; is turned; On
  • Page 45 – The Samsung software control program, the; Settings; Controls the screen brightness.
  • Page 46 – If you press the; key, you can use the hot key functions; If the hot keys do not work properly, you have to install the
  • Page 47 – Touchpad; The touchpad provides the same function as a mouse and the left; Touch the touchpad with your fingers only.; Basic Touchpad Functions; Moving the cursor on the screen; direction you wish to move the cursor.; Click Function; Tap; Double-Click Function; Put your finger on the touchpad and quickly tap twice with your; ClickClick
  • Page 48 – Right Button Function; Drag Function; want to drag and move the item to the new location.; Holding down the left; The Gesture Function of the Touchpad (Optional); The Touchpad Gesture function may not be provided and the; Configuring the Gesture Function; Click the; Charms menu > Settings; PC and devices > Mouse and touchpad; To cancel the Gesture function, deselect the checkbox for the
  • Page 49 – The Scroll Function; Zoom Functions; or; Charms Menu Activating Function
  • Page 50 – Touchpad On/Off Function; Locking with shortcut keys; To lock the touchpad function, press the
  • Page 51 – This computer supports an external USB CD-ROM drive (can be; Do not insert a cracked or scratched CD.; Connecting the CD Drive; Connect the CD drive to the; USB port; External-type CD drive
  • Page 52 – Inserting and Ejecting a CD; Eject; A CD drive’s reading and writing speed may differ
  • Page 53 – Using the multi-card slot, you can read and write data on various
  • Page 54 – Insert a memory card into the multi-card slot in the correct; open the folder and click; If a message appears to notify you of any problem, click the; > Continue without Scanning; can perform the following process described in No. 3.; File Explorer; runs on the Desktop. You can save, move and; To remove a memory card
  • Page 55 – To format a memory card
  • Page 56 – Connecting an External Display Device; About the connection cable
  • Page 57 – Connect the power cord of the connected monitor, TV or; Charms menu > Devices; Select a desired monitor mode.
  • Page 58 – Connecting through the Micro HDMI port; DVI IN; PC screen only
  • Page 59 – Adjusting the Volume; Adjusting the Volume using the Keyboard; Mute; Using the Sound Recorder
  • Page 60 – LCD Brightness Control; Switching the picture mode; The screen brightness is automatically set to the brightest
  • Page 61 – Saving battery power consumption
  • Page 62 – Wired Network; Connecting to the Wired LAN; LAN adapter; Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and
  • Page 63 – Ethenet; The LAN Device name may differ depending on your; Properties; The Network Component name may differ depending on
  • Page 64 – When not using DHCP, ask your network administrator for the
  • Page 65 – Wake On LAN
  • Page 66 – A wireless network (Wireless LAN) environment is a network; Wireless Network
  • Page 67 – Connecting to a Wireless LAN; Connections; AP List; Connect; For the network key, please ask your network administrator.
  • Page 68 – Using the TPM Security Device; This function is only supported for models with TPM; Setting Up the TPM; To use the TPM function, you have to complete the following; Initializing the TPM chip
  • Page 69 – Initializing the TPM chip erases all authentication; Configuration
  • Page 71 – Installing the TPM program; This program is only provided for models with Recovery and; If the system software media is supplied with the product,
  • Page 72 – Registering the TPM program; If the; status not initialized; message appears, click; Yes; If you backup the emergency recovery file to an external
  • Page 73 – Using the TPM program
  • Page 75 – When the virtual drive (PSD) does not appear; Note that when you have copied confidential data to the PSD,
  • Page 76 – When you have to register again (to erase the; Deleting the virtual drive
  • Page 77 – Deleting the existing authentication information saved
  • Page 78 – Using the Multimedia App; S PhotoStudio; Using the PhotoStudio app
  • Page 79 – Using the S Player+ app; On the; Click a file to play.
  • Page 80 – Samsung Software Update; You can check updatable files before performing the; Software
  • Page 81 – Diagnosing the Computer Status and Troubleshooting
  • Page 82 – Settings and Upgrade
  • Page 83 – BIOS Setup; Use the BIOS setup to define a boot password, change the; Entering the BIOS Setup
  • Page 84 – The BIOS Setup Screen; Setup Menu
  • Page 85 – Setting a Boot Password; Setting a Supervisor Password; Security
  • Page 86 – For some models, if the password entered message appears; Setup Notice; window, the settings are not complete; Enter; Setting a User Password
  • Page 87 – Setting up a Hard Disk Drive Password (Optional)
  • Page 88 – Changing the Boot Priority; The screen image and terms may change depending on the; Save; To boot to DOS when using a USB device, enter the BIOS; Boot; item to; Off
  • Page 89 – Battery; Please refer to the following instructions when running the; Charging the Battery; Connect the AC adapter to the power input jack of the; AC adapter not
  • Page 90 – Measuring the Remaining Battery Charge; Confirming the battery charge in the Taskbar; Viewing the current battery charge when the computer
  • Page 91 – Extending the Battery Usage Time; Decreasing the LCD Brightness; Using the power management program
  • Page 92 – Using the Battery Calibration Function (Optional); The screen images and terms may differ from actual product; Advanced > Smart Battery Calibration; Esc
  • Page 93 – Troubleshooting
  • Page 94 – Recovering/Backing up the Computer; If a problem occurs with your computer,; Recovery; program) allows you to easily restore your computer to the default; Recovery Introduction; Function
  • Page 95 – Recovering; If you set the User Data Maintenance to ON, the computer is
  • Page 96 – Recovering after a Backup; Backing up; Backup; You cannot select a DVD drive.
  • Page 98 – To copy the external storage disk; The new storage device must have sufficient capacity to save; If you cannot open the cover at the bottom of the computer,
  • Page 99 – Export Disk Image Function; Run; To restore the computer settings to the factory default; connect the external storage device that contains the disk
  • Page 100 – Computer Recovery Function in Windows 8; Get; You should back up the files in the following folders
  • Page 101 – Reinstalling Windows; SYSTEM RECOVERY MEDIA; Reinstalling in Windows; Go online to get the latest updates for
  • Page 102 – Custom; Next; OK
  • Page 103 – Reinstalling when Windows does not start
  • Page 104 – Recovery Related; What is a Recovery Area?
  • Page 105 – Windows Related
  • Page 106 – How to activate Active X:
  • Page 107 – Display Related; For Intel graphics cards
  • Page 108 – Sound Related
  • Page 109 – Appendix
  • Page 110 – Safety Instructions; Always follow these instructions to help guard against; Setting Up your System; Important Safety Information
  • Page 111 – Care During Use
  • Page 112 – Replacement Parts and Accessories; Battery Disposal
  • Page 113 – Connect and Disconnect the AC adapter; Do not unplug the power cord by pulling the cable only.; Power Cord Requirements; General Requirements; The requirements listed below are applicable to all countries:
  • Page 114 – Regulatory Compliance Statements; Wireless Guidance
  • Page 115 – United States of America; USA and Canada Safety Requirements and Notices; Do not touch or move antenna while the unit is transmitting or; Use in specific environments:; set forth by each hospital.
  • Page 116 – Use On Aircraft Caution; Other Wireless Devices; Safety Notices for Other Devices in the Wireless Network:; Unintentional Emitter per FCC Part 15
  • Page 117 – Intentional emitter per FCC Part 15; Wireless devices are not user serviceable. Do not modify
  • Page 118 – Health and safety information
  • Page 119 – Canada; Unintentional Emitter per ICES-003
  • Page 120 – Brazil
  • Page 121 – European Union; European Union CE Marking and Compliance Notices; or regions within countries under the heading “European
  • Page 122 – EU R&TTE Compliance Statements
  • Page 124 – To view the EU Declaration of Conformity for this product (in; Manufacturer Information; For the web or the phone number of Samsung Service Centre, see; European Economic Area Restrictions; must be published in all end-user documentation provided with
  • Page 125 – General; RTC CAUTION
  • Page 126 – RF Exposure; General Statement on RF energy
  • Page 127 – WEEE Symbol Information; Correct disposal of this product; India Only; This product is RoHS compliant.; Correct disposal of batteries in this product; (Applicable in countries with separate collection systems); USA ONLY
  • Page 128 – In partnering with select recyclers, Samsung offers packaging; Samsung Packaging Take-Back Program
  • Page 129 – TCO Certified; Usability – Designed for You
  • Page 130 – The system specifications may differ depending on the derived; Product Specifications
  • Page 131 – Registered Trademarks; ENERGY STAR® Partner; The ENERGY STAR Program has reduced greenhouse gas emissions; HDMI
  • Page 132 – Glossary; (Double Data Rate Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory)
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Summary

Page 2 - Contents; Chapter 1. Getting Started

1 Chapter 1. Getting Started Contents Chapter 1. Getting Started 3 Before You Start 5 Safety Precautions 19 Proper Posture During Computer Use 22 Overview 27 Turning the Computer On and Off Chapter 2. Using Windows 31 What is Microsoft Windows? 32 Screen At a Glance 35 Using the Charms 37 Using Apps...

Page 4 - Before You Start; Before reading the User Manual, first check the following; Safety Precaution Notations

3 Chapter 1. Getting Started Before You Start Before reading the User Manual, first check the following information. Optional items, some devices and software referred to in • the User Manual may not be provided and/or changed by upgrade. Note that the computer environment referred in the User Manua...

Page 5 - Copyright; About the capacity representation of the storage

4 Chapter 1. Getting Started Before You Start Copyright © 2014 Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. owns the copyright of this manual.No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, without the consent of Samsung E...

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