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Getting started10Number/Name DescriptionMonitor port •Connect external display devices that support a 15-pin analog connector.•You can connect a VGA

Troubleshooting100Q&AWhen experiencing problems with the computer, try these solutions.WindowsWhere is the Shut down button?Touch screen:•Open th

Troubleshooting101Can I use the Windows 7 desktop?To set the desktop to appear by default, as in Windows 7, do the following:Right-click the desktop t

Troubleshooting102How can I start my computer in DOS?To start the computer in DOS via a USB device:1 Turn on the computer.2 Before the Samsung logo ap

Troubleshooting103Why is the capacity representation of the hard disk drive (HDD) in Windows different from the product specifications?The capacity of

Troubleshooting104What is a recovery image?This refers to specifications about the operating system, drivers, and software that are converted to a dat

105AppendixProduct specificationsThe system specifications may differ depending on the derived models. For detailed system specifications, refer to th

Appendix106•Use an adjustable chair with firm, comfortable support.•Adjust the height of your chair so that thighs are horizontal to the floor and f

Appendix107•When using the keyboard and touchpad, the shoulders should be relaxed. The upper arm and forearm should form an angle that is slightly gr

Appendix108Hearing and volume controlVOLUMECheck your volume!•Ensure that volume is not too loud before using headphones.•Avoid using headphones for

Appendix109Operating conditions•Take at least a 10 minute break every hour.•Avoid using the computer in dark locations. Use the computer with as muc

Getting started11Number/Name DescriptionDC jack •Connect the AC adapter to supply the power to the computer.Chargeable USB 3.0 port (optional) •Conn

Appendix110Power Indicator Light (LED)Center Holes220V Power Plug 110V Power PlugGood Example OWrong Example XBatteryCharging the battery on an airpla

Appendix111Using an airplane charging converterDepending on the type of airplane you are travelling on, use the auto adapter and charging converter. I

Appendix112WarningFailure to follow instructions marked with this symbol may cause personal injury and even fatality.To avoid danger of suffocation, k

Appendix113Connect 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 s

Appendix114Do not use the computer on heated floors or electric pads, or on beds, blankets, or cushions that block the ventilation of the computer.In

Appendix115Before cleaning the computer, disconnect all the cables that are connected to the computer. For notebook computers that are provided with a

Appendix116Do not disassemble the power supply unit, the AC adapter, or the battery under any circumstances.Failure to do so may result in electric sh

Appendix117When carrying the notebook computer with other items, such as the adapter, mouse, books etc, take care not to press anything against the no

Appendix118Do not place a heavy object over the product.This may cause a problem with the computer. In addition, the object may fall and cause injury,

Appendix119Usage relatedUse the pen for its intended purpose only.Using the pen improperly may cause physical injury.Do not place a candle, light ciga

Getting started12About the chargeable USB port•It may take longer to charge the battery when charging a USB device.•The battery power level may be r

Appendix120Do not drop, hit, or apply excessive force to the computer.Failure to do so may result in physical injury or data loss.Do not touch the ant

Appendix121Keep the product away from magnetic fields.•Magnetic materials may cause the product malfunction or cause the battery to discharge.•The m

Appendix122Security and movement relatedProperly shut down, disconnect and secure the computer cables before moving it.Failure to do so may damage th

Appendix123Causes that may damage the data of a hard disk drive and the hard disk drive itself.•The data may be lost when an external impact is appli

Appendix124LCD bad pixels principle of the computerSamsung observes strict specifications regarding the quality and reliability of the LCD. However, t

Appendix125Setting up the system•Read and follow all instructions marked on the product and in the documentation before operating the system. Retain

Appendix126Care during use•Do not walk on the power cord or allow anything to rest on it.•Do not spill anything on the system. The best way to avoid

Appendix127The instruction on safety operation of the computer1 When installing and operating devices please refer to safety requirements in the user

Appendix128Battery disposalDo not put rechargeable batteries or products powered by non-removable rechargeable batteries in the garbage.Contact the Sa

Appendix129Connect and disconnect the AC adapterThe socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.Do not unplug t

Getting started13Number/Name DescriptionFan vents•The internal heat of the computer is emitted through these holes.•If the vents are blocked the com

Appendix130Regulatory compliance statementsWireless guidance(If fitted with 2.4G band or 5G band)Low power, Radio LAN type devices (radio frequency (R

Appendix131•Radio frequency wireless communication can interfere with equipment on commercial aircraft. Current aviation regulations require wireless

Appendix132United States of AmericaUSA and Canada Safety Requirements and NoticesDo not touch or move antenna while the unit is transmitting or receiv

Appendix133The Part 15 radio device operates on a non-interference basis with other devices operating at this frequency. Any changes or modification t

Appendix134If necessary, the user should consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for additional suggestions. The user may fin

Appendix135Operation of this device is subject to the following two conditions:(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device

Appendix136The exposure limit set by the FCC for wireless devices employs a unit of measurement known as the Specific Absorption Rate (SAR). The SAR i

Appendix137CanadaUnintentional emitter per ICES-003This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital ap

Appendix138(If fitted with 2.4G band or 5G band)Low power, Radio LAN type devices (radio frequency (RF) wireless communication devices), operating in

Appendix139The power output of the wireless device (or devices), which may be embedded in your notebook, is well below the RF exposure limits as set b

Getting started143 Plug the power cable into an electric socket.123Charging the batteryCharge the battery before using it for the first time. Use the

Appendix140European UnionEuropean Union CE marking and compliance noticesProducts intended for sale within the European Union are marked with the Conf

Appendix141EU R&TTE compliance statementsNation DescriptionČesky[Czech]Samsung tímto prohlašuje, že tento Notebook PC je ve shodě se základními po

Appendix142Nation DescriptionΕλληνική[Greek]ΜΕ ΤΗΝ ΠΑΡΟΥΣΑ Samsung ΔΗΛΩΝΕΙ ΟΤΙ Notebook PC ΣΥΜΜΟΡΦΩΝΕΤΑΙ ΠΡΟΣ ΤΙΣ ΟΥΣΙΩΔΕΙΣ ΑΠΑΙΤΗΣΕΙΣ ΚΑΙ ΤΙΣ ΛΟΙΠΕΣ

Appendix143Nation DescriptionMagyar[Hungarian]Alulírott, Samsung nyilatkozom, hogy a Notebook PC megfelel a vonatkozó alapvetõ követelményeknek és az

Appendix144Nation DescriptionÍslenska[Icelandic]Hér með lýsir Samsung yfir því að Notebook PC er í samræmi við grunnkröfur og aðrar kröfur, sem gerðar

Appendix145European economic area restrictionsLocal restriction of 802.11b/802.11g radio usageNote to integrator: The following statements on local re

Appendix146BelgiumFor private use outdoors in public spaces, no registration is necessary for distances less than 300 m. For distances greater than 30

Appendix147WEEE symbol informationCorrect disposal of this product (Waste Electrical & Electronical Equipment)(Applicable in countries with separa

Appendix148PbCorrect disposal of batteries in this product(Applicable in countries with separate collection systems)This marking on the battery, manua

Appendix149USA onlyThis Perchlorate warning applies only to primary CR (Maganese Dioxide) Lithium coin cells in the product sold or distributed ONLY i

Getting started154 After charging, disconnect the AC adapter from the computer.5 Unplug it from the electric socket.•This computer is equipped with a

Appendix150Usability – Designed for You•Good visual ergonomics and image quality, ensuring top performance and reduced risk of eye strain. Several re

Appendix151Environment– Designed for the Planet•Brand demonstrates corporate social responsibility and has a certified environmental management syste

Some content may differ from the computer depending on the region, service provider, software version, or computer model, and is subject to change wit

Getting started16Battery usage timeBatteries are replacement items and over time the battery’s capacity to hold a charge and its power level is reduce

Getting started173 Press the Power button.The Power LED turns on.4 Activate Windows by following the on-screen instructions.The Windows activation scr

Getting started18•Save all the data before turning off the computer.•Since the procedures to turn the computer off may differ depending on the insta

Getting started19Unlocking the screenTo unlock the lock screen, do one of the following:•Touch screen: Swipe the lock screen from bottom to top.•Mou

2About this manual•This user manual is specially designed to detail the computer’s functions and features.•The user manual supplied with the compute

20WindowsAbout WindowsMicrosoft Windows is an operating system that is used to control a computer. For optimal use of the computer, learn how to use t

Windows21Help+TipsOn the Start screen, select Help+Tips. StartYou can control Windows menus with the mouse or with gestures.

Windows2210:00 AM1/1/2014DesktopScreens in Windows 8.1The following two screens are provided: the Start screen and the desktop.StartStart screen

Windows23Number/Name DescriptionOpen the Charms•Opens the Charms that are hidden at the right of the screen.•To open the Charms, do one of the follo

Windows24Number/Name DescriptionStart button•The Start button can be accessed only with the mouse. Move the cursor to the lower-left edge of the scre

Windows25Number/Name DescriptionOpen the Charms•Opens the Charms that are hidden at the right of the screen.•To open the Charms, do one of the follo

Windows26Number Name•Control Panel•File Explorer•Power menu•Start buttonUsing the Start buttonTouch and hold or right-click the Start button ( ) t

Windows27•Keyboard: Hold down the Windows key ( ) and press the C key.+•Touchpad: Swipe inward from the right edge of the touchpad.StartThe CharmsTh

Windows28Learning about the CharmsUse the following Charms to control the computer:Charm DescriptionSearch•Search for applications, files, or website

Windows29Settings charmTo configure the computer, open the Charms and then select the Settings charm → an option.Option DescriptionNetwork•Connect th

About this manual3Copyright© 2013 Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.This manual is protected under international copyright laws.No part of this manual may

Windows30Closing an applicationRunning multiple applications at the same time can slow down the performance of some applications or consume the batter

Windows31App tilesTile positionTo change the position of an app tile on the Start screen, select and hold the tile and then drag it to a new position.

Windows32Naming a group1 To open menu items, do one of the following:•Touch screen: On the Start screen, swipe upwards from the bottom edge of the to

Windows334 Drag the Screen Split Bar to change the screen split ratio. Weather appScreen Split Bar Store appExample: If the Weather application and th

Windows34Using the camera applicationUse the camera application provided by Windows to take photos or videos or edit photos.1 On the Start screen, sel

Windows35Editing photos1 Select a photo.2 Swipe downward or upward from the edges of the screen.Alternatively, right-click the photo. 3 Select Edit an

Windows36StorePurchase and download applications for the computer. Create a Microsoft account to use this feature. See Microsoft account.On the Start

37BasicsTouch screenOnly use fingers to use the touch screen.Touch screen gesturesSwiping•To open the Charms, swipe from the right edge of the touch

Basics38•To close an application, swipe downward from the top edge to the bottom edge of the touch screen.•To view all installed applications, swipe

Basics39Double-tappingTo zoom in a part or double-click an item, double-tap on the touch screen.Tapping and holdingTo perform the right-clicking funct

About this manual4HDMI, the HDMI logo, and the term High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC

Basics40PinchingTo zoom in, spread two fingers apart on a website, map, or image. Pinch to zoom out.DraggingTo move an icon, app tile, or preview to a

Basics41•Leaving the touch screen idle for extended periods may result in afterimages (screen burn-in) or ghosting. Turn off the touch screen when yo

Basics421 On the desktop, open the Charms and then select the Settings charm → Control Panel → Hardware and Sound → Tablet PC Settings → Calibrate...

Basics43Entering textUse the virtual keyboard to enter text.•Text entry is not supported in some languages. To enter text, change the input language

Basics44Number Description•Delete a preceding character.•Break to the next line.•Enter uppercase. For all caps, press and hold it.•Change the keyb

Basics45Copying and pasting1 Touch and drag your finger across the text to select it.2 Touch and hold the text to open the options pop-up.3 Touch Copy

Basics46•Press the Fn Lock key. When the Fn Lock key LED turns on, press a hot key.→When the Fn Lock key is on, hot keys are activated without pressi

Basics47Key/Icon DescriptionF7•Volume Control: Adjust the volume level.F8F9•Keyboard backlight control: Adjust the keyboard backlight brightness.F10

Basics48Windows hot keysUse hot keys to access functions conveniently in Windows.Press the Windows key () or the Alt key, and a hot key simultaneously

Basics49Clicking functionTap the touchpad or press the left touchpad button.orTapClickDouble-clicking functionDouble-tap the touchpad or press the lef

About this manual5Product capacity representationStorage capacity representationThe capacity of the storage device (HDD, SSD) of the manufacturer is c

Basics50Gesture functionsSwiping•To open the Charms, swipe from the right edge of the touchpad to the middle.•To open the most-recently used applica

Basics51PinchingTo zoom in, spread two fingers apart on a website, map, or image. Pinch to zoom out.•To scroll up, down, left or right, swipe with tw

Basics52Touchpad lockHold down the Fn key and press the F5 key. You can lock the touchpad.+Turning the touchpad off automaticallyWhen a USB mouse is c

Basics53Controlling with CharmsOpen the Charms, select the Settings charm → , and drag the slider.•The LCD screen is set to the brightest level auto

Basics54Changing display modeSet the optimal conditions for the screen, based on the activity.1 On the Start screen, select .2 Select Settings.3 Sele

Basics55•To mute or unmute the volume, hold down the Fn key and press the F6 key.+Controlling with CharmsOpen the Charms, select the Settings charm →

Basics56Setup utility (BIOS)Define a boot password, change the boot priority, or configure the installed chipsets.•Incorrect settings may cause the s

Basics57Number Name•Setup menu–SysInfo: View the basic specifications of the computer.–Advanced: Configure the chipsets and additional functions.–

Basics58Boot passwordSetting a password with the BIOS enhances protection against viruses and hacking attacks.•Do not forget your password or expose

Basics59Setting a boot password1 Turn on the computer.2 Before the Samsung logo appears, press the F2 key several times.3 Access the Security menu.4 S

6Table of contentsGetting started7 Layout14 Charging the battery17 Turning the computer on and off19 Unlocking the screenWindows20 About Windows23

Basics60Removing a password1 Turn on the computer.2 Before the Samsung logo appears, press the F2 key several times.3 Access the Security menu.4 Selec

Basics61Boot priorityChange the boot priority from the BIOS setup.1 Turn on the computer.2 Before the Samsung logo appears, press the F2 key several t

62Network & InternetWired LANTo access the Internet at home, set up an account with an Internet service provider (ISP). To purchase Internet servi

Network & Internet635 Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) from the list of network settings → Properties.•The Network Component name ma

Network & Internet64Wake on LAN (WOL) featureActivate the system remotely from sleep mode when a signal, such as a ping or magic packet command, i

Network & Internet65Wireless LANConnect the computer to a wireless network to use the Internet.The descriptions below are for computer models with

Network & Internet662 Select a network from the list of detected wireless networks → Connect automatically → Connect.NetworksConnect automatically

Network & Internet67Mobile broadband (Wireless WAN, optional)A wireless wide area network (WWAN) is a mobile broadband network that is available

Network & Internet681 Open the Charms and then select Settings charm → .NetworksMobile broadbandWi-FiAirplane modeOffIf there are no available ne

69ApplicationsUsing applicationsApplications include the software that make up the operating system. Windows provides basic applications for frequentl

7Getting startedLayout•Features or options may differ depending on the model.•Optional parts referred to in the manual may not be provided or change

Applications70Menu DescriptionGeneral•Set general settings.Power Management•Set power related settings.Network•Set network functions and settings.D

Applications712 Read and agree to the User Agreement.This step appears only when the application runs for the first time.3 Select Install & Update

Applications721 On the Start screen, click at the lower-left edge, and select Support Center.2 Select Resolve to correct the problems.Support Center

Applications73Samsung KiesSamsung Kies is an application to transfer music, contacts, and photos, or sync files between a Samsung mobile device and a

Applications74SideSyncSideSync allows the user to control a Samsung mobile device from a Samsung computer or share files between them.Use a computer’s

Applications75Configuring the security solutionTo use the TPM security solution, initialize the TPM chip in the BIOS Setup, initialize the TPM solutio

Applications769 Before the Samsung logo appears, press the F2 key several times.10 On the BIOS setup screen, access the Security menu.11 Select TPM Co

Applications77Step 3: Registering a userRegister a user according to the procedures below.1 On the Start screen, click at the lower-left edge.2 Sele

Applications784 When the security platform screen appears, select Next.5 Select a security platform feature and set a user password.6 Follow the on-sc

Applications792 Select a security type → OK.Encrypting folders and filesEncrypt folders and files with the Encrypt Files System (EFS). EFS is availabl

Getting started8Number/Name DescriptionPower button•Press to turn the computer on.Touchpad•Move the cursor and click options.•Works actions as thos

Applications80Opening encrypted folders and files1 Double-click an encrypted folder or a file. 2 Enter the basic user password on the user account con

Applications81Using the virtual drive (Personal Secure Drive)The virtual drive is a space to save and manage confidential data. In the created virtual

Applications82When the virtual drive (PSD) does not appearThe virtual drive (PSD) is available only when the Personal Secure Drive (PSD) option is sel

Applications83Step 1: Deleting a virtual driveIf a virtual drive has been created, delete the virtual drive before deleting the existing authenticatio

Applications847 Select View → Options → View → Hidden files and folders.8 Select the Show hidden files, folders, and drives option and select OK.9 Ope

85External devicesExternal CD/DVD driveThis computer supports external CD/DVD drives with USB interfaces (optional). Check if the interface type of th

External devices86•Do not insert warped, cracked, or heavily scratched disks. Doing so can damage the drive.•Do not eject disks while the status ind

External devices87•Some memory cards may not be fully compatible with the computer. Using an incompatible card may damage the computer or the memory

External devices883 Select the pop-up message to open the memory card folder.If a pop-up message appears, click the corresponding window → Continue wi

External devices89•To use a memory card to exchange data with a digital device, such as a digital camera, formatting the data with the digital device

Getting started9Number/Name DescriptionPower LED •Turns on when the computer is turned on.Charge status •Shows the battery’s charging status.–Red o

External devices90Connecting to a display1 Connect the VGA cable or micro HDMI cable to the corresponding port of the computer.When using a VGA cable,

External devices913 Connect the power cord to the external display.4 Turn on the display and change its display mode to one that supports an external

External devices92Slim security slotSecure the computer to an object by connecting the security lock (optional) to the security slot. The security slo

93TroubleshootingRecover/BackupWhen a problem occurs with the computer, it is possible to easily recover the computer back to the factory default sett

Troubleshooting942 Select Recover.Recovering to factory defaultRecover the computer to factory default settings. If necessary, back up important data

Troubleshooting95Backing up the current systemBack up important data to an alternate internal drive or an external storage device regularly to prevent

Troubleshooting96Recovering after a backupSelect a backup point saved on an alternate internal drive or an external storage device to recover the comp

Troubleshooting97Copying the hard drive (making a disk image)To replace the hard drive, move the data to the new drive by making a disk image. The ne

Troubleshooting985 After the data is saved to another drive, open the cover at the bottom of the computer and replace the existing drive with the new

Troubleshooting995 Follow the on-screen instructions to complete creating the disk image.6 Disconnect the external storage device and store it in a sa