Samsung NP500R4LI User Manual

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Getting started10▶ For 14 inch modelsAbout the chargeable USB port•It may take longer to charge the battery when charging a USB device.•The battery

Appendix100Nation DescriptionLatviski[Latvian]Ar šo Samsung deklarē, ka Notebook PC atbilst Direktīvas 1999/5/EK būtiskajām prasībām un citiem ar to s

Appendix101Nation DescriptionPortuguês[Portuguese]Samsung declara que este Notebook PC está conforme com os requisitos essenciais e outras disposições

Appendix102Nation DescriptionNorsk[Norwegian]Samsung erklærer herved at utstyret Notebook PC er i samsvar med de grunnleggende krav og øvrige relevant

Appendix103Manufacturer informationSamsung Electronics Co., Ltd.129, Samsung-Ro, Yeongtong-Gu, Suwon-City, Gyeonggi-Do, 443-742, KoreaSamsung Electro

Appendix104Due 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/802.1

Appendix105RTC cautionCAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by th

Appendix106WEEE symbol informationCorrect disposal of this product (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment)(Applicable in countries with separate

Appendix107USA onlyThis Perchlorate warning applies only to primary CR (Manganese Dioxide) Lithium coin cells in the product sold or distributed ONLY

Appendix108Samsung package Take-Back programIn partnering with select recyclers, Samsung offers packaging take-back at no cost to you.Simply call the

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 started11Number/Name DescriptionUSB 3.0 port or chargeable USB 3.0 port (optional)•USB ports to which you can connect USB devices as well

Getting started12Number/Name DescriptionFan vents•The internal heat of the computer is emitted through these holes.•If the vents are blocked the com

Getting started133 The computer turns on automatically when the LCD panel is opened.If the computer does not turn on automatically, press the Power bu

Getting started14Turning the computer off1 Select the Start button ( ).2 Select → Shut down.•Save all data before turning off the computer.•Since

Getting started15WindowsMicrosoft Windows is an operating system that is used to control a computer.•Images and available features may differ dependi

Getting started162 Select New desktop.A new desktop will be added. You can select a desktop from the list displayed at the bottom of the screen.Multi

Getting started172 When the action center panel appears, select a message to check it.•You can enable or disable push notifications for applications.

18BasicsKeyboardEnter text or access computer functions with the keyboard.•Images and available features may differ depending on the model and operat

Basics19Key/Icon DescriptionF11•Turn off the camera and sound recorder to prevent unauthorized access and illegal recording.F12•Wi-Fi network: Turn

2Getting started3 About this manual7 Layout13 Turning the computer on and off15 Unlocking the screen15 WindowsBasics18 Keyboard20 Touchpad23 Memor

Basics20ClickingTap the touchpad or press the left touchpad button.orTapClickDouble-clickingDouble-tap the touchpad or press the left touchpad button

Basics21Gesture functionsSwipingTo scroll up, down, left or right to a desired location, swipe with two fingers on the touchpad.orRight-clickingThis f

Basics22Configuring touchpad gesturesConfigure touchpad gestures to use the touchpad more efficiently.Select the Start button () → → Devices → Touch

Basics23To use a mini or micro card, insert the card into an adapter before inserting it into the memory card slot.•Some memory cards may not be full

Basics243 Select the pop-up message to open the memory card folder.If a pop-up message appears, select the corresponding window → Continue without sca

Basics25•To use a memory card to exchange data with a digital device, such as a digital camera, formatting the data with the digital device is recomm

Basics26•Check the available ports on the display device to ensure that it is compatible with the computer.•If both types of ports are available, th

Basics273 Connect the power cord to the external display.4 Turn on the display and change its display mode to one that supports an external input.5 Pr

Basics28Wired LAN1 Connect a LAN cable to the LAN port on the computer.2 Select the Start button ( ) → → Network & Internet → Ethernet → Change

Basics295 Configure the IP settings.•When using DHCP, select Obtain an IP address automatically.•When not using DHCP, contact the network administra

3Getting startedAbout this manual•This user manual is specially designed to detail the computer’s functions and features.•The user manual supplied w

Basics304 Restart the computer.•If the computer wakes up from sleep mode inadvertently, disable the Wake on LAN feature.•This feature may not work w

Basics31Connecting to a Wi-Fi network1 On the taskbar, select .AP ListWireless LANConnect the computer to a wireless network to use the Internet.The

Basics32Deactivating the Wi-Fi featureWhen you are not using the Wi-Fi feature, turn it off to save battery power.1 Select on the taskbar.2 Select t

Basics33Using the security slotYou can secure the computer by connecting a lock and cable to the security slot.Tie the lock and cable to a fixed objec

34ApplicationsUsing applications•Images and features may differ depending on the model and the application version.•Some applications may not be sup

Applications35Menu DescriptionSystem•Set system settings.Power management•Set power-related settings.Network•Set network functions and settings.Dis

Applications363 Select the Inactive switch, and enter your password, then select OK.4 Select Select Folder and select a folder as the privacy folder.T

Applications37Using the block recordingIf your computer is hacked, the block recording feature prevents the use of the camera and the microphone. You

Applications383 Select Update all. Or, select Install or Update of the item to be updated.The items will be updated.Samsung UpdateInstall and update S

Applications392 Select Online Support (S Service) on the main page.Enter the Contents and select Request.Online Support (S Service)3 You can speak to

Getting started4CopyrightCopyright © 2016 Samsung ElectronicsThis manual is protected under international copyright laws.No part of this manual may be

Applications40Using Samsung PC Help1 On a smartphone, tap Samsung PC Help.2 On the Samsung PC Help main screen, select the desired menu.You may incur

41Settings & UpgradeLCD brightnessAdjust the LCD brightness to reduce eye strain and save power.Controlling brightness using the keyboard•To dim

Settings & Upgrade422 Select Display → Display Color, and then select an option.•Auto mode: Optimizes the screen automatically for the currently

Settings & Upgrade43•To mute or unmute the volume, press and hold the Fn key and press the F6 key.+Controlling volume using the taskbar1 Select

Settings & Upgrade44Entering the BIOS screen1 Turn on the computer.2 Before the Samsung logo appears, press the F2 key several times.•If the comp

Settings & Upgrade45Number Name•Setup items•Setup tools–Help: View the help for BIOS set up.–Default: Return to the default settings.–Restore

Settings & Upgrade46Setting passwordsThere are three password settings available: Supervisor Password, User Password, and HDD Password.•Superviso

Settings & Upgrade475 Enter a password and select Ok.The password can be up to 20 characters.6 Enter the password again to confirm it and select O

Settings & Upgrade48Boot priorityChange the boot priority from the BIOS setup.1 Turn on the computer.2 Before the Samsung logo appears, press the

Settings & Upgrade493 Select Advanced → Smart Battery Calibration.Aptio Setup Utility - Copy (C) XXXX American Megatrends, Inc.Smart Battery Calib

Getting started5•HDMI, the HDMI logo, and the term High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC

Settings & Upgrade50Charging the battery1 Connect the power cable to the AC adapter.2 Connect the AC adapter to the DC jack of the computer.3 Plug

Settings & Upgrade51Battery statusMove the cursor over the battery icon on the taskbar to view the current battery charge.Viewing the current batt

Settings & Upgrade52When battery expiration is imminentBatteries are consumable parts and the remaining battery life is currently low. Continued u

53TroubleshootingSamsung RecoveryWhen a problem occurs with the computer, it is easy to restore the computer back to the factory default settings by u

Troubleshooting542 Select Computer factory reset → Start factory reset.Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the recovery to its initial statu

Troubleshooting552 Select a drive to save the backed up data → Start backup.•When backing up to an external storage device, connect the device to the

Troubleshooting563 Select Backup and restore management.4 Select Restore of the data you want to recover → Start restore.5 Follow the on-screen instru

Troubleshooting574 Select a recovery point → Disk copy.The data on the disk is copied to the new disk.Copying the drive (making a disk image)To replac

Troubleshooting58Q&AWhen experiencing problems with the computer, try these solutions.WindowsHow can I uninstall an application?1 Select the Start

Troubleshooting59Samsung RecoveryWhat is a Recovery Area?The computer has an additional partition for restoring data or saving backup files (only for

Getting started6Product capacity representationStorage capacity representationThe capacity of the storage device (HDD, SSD) of the manufacturer is cal

Troubleshooting60What is a recovery image?This refers to the operating system, drivers, and software that are converted to a data image. It is require

Troubleshooting61MiscellaneousThe camera and the microphone are not working. How do I turn them on again?When recording protect mode is activated, the

62AppendixProduct specificationsThe system specifications may differ depending on the derived model. For detailed system specifications, refer to the

Appendix63•Use an adjustable chair with firm, comfortable support.•Adjust the height of your chair so that thighs are horizontal to the floor and fe

Appendix64•When using the keyboard and touchpad, the shoulders should be relaxed. The upper arm and forearm should form an angle that is slightly gre

Appendix65•Position the screen at least 50 cm away from your eyes.•Adjust the height of the screen so that its top edge is equal to or just below th

Appendix66Operating conditions•Take at least a 10 minute break every hour.•Avoid using the computer in dark locations. Use the computer with as much

Appendix67•You must insert the power plug when the power indicator light (LED) is lit green. If the plug is connected properly, the power indicator l

Appendix68Using an airplane charging converterDepending on the type of airplane you are traveling on, use the auto adapter and charging converter. Ins

Appendix69WarningFailure to follow the instructions marked with this symbol may result in physical injury or fatality.Installation related15 cmKeep th

Getting started7▶ For 14 inch modelsLayout•Features or options may differ depending on the model.•The items marked as optional may not be provided o

Appendix70Connect the power cord to the AC adapter firmly.An improper connection may result in a fire.Use only the provided AC adapter.Using a third-p

Appendix71Battery usage relatedKeep the battery, AC adapter, and the power cord away from infants, children, and pets.Failure to do so may result in e

Appendix72Usage relatedDo not use the computer on heated floors or electric pads, or on beds, blankets, or cushions that block the ventilation of the

Appendix73If the computer is dropped or broken, disconnect the power cord and contact a Samsung Service Center. For notebook computers that are suppli

Appendix74Storage and movement relatedDo not store the computer in an enclosed space, such as a computer bag, while it is running.Failure to do so may

Appendix75CautionFailure to follow instructions marked with this symbol may result in minor physical injury or damage to the computer.Installation rel

Appendix76Only use a Samsung-authorized battery.Failure to do so may cause an explosion.Keep the battery terminals away from metal objects such as car

Appendix77In case of lightning, immediately turn the system off, disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet and phone line from modem. Do not use

Appendix78Do not insert the fingers into the PC Card Slot.There is a danger of injury or electric shock.Use recommended computer cleansing solutions w

Appendix79Upgrade RelatedTake care when touching the product or parts.The device may be damaged or you may be injured.Take care not to throw or drop t

Getting started8Number/Name DescriptionTouchpad/Touchpad buttons•Moves the cursor and selects options.•Functions as a mouse.Operating status LED•Sh

Appendix80Cautions on preventing data loss (hard disk management)Take care not to damage the data on a hard disk drive.•A hard disk drive is so sensi

Appendix81LCD bad pixelsSamsung observes strict specifications regarding the quality and reliability of the LCD. However, there is a small chance that

Appendix82Setting up the system•Read and follow all instructions marked on the product and in the documentation before operating the system. Retain a

Appendix83Care during use•Do not walk on the power cord or allow anything to rest on it.•Do not spill anything on the computer or its components. Th

Appendix84Operating instructions1 When installing and operating devices please refer to safety requirements in the user manual.2 Devices can be used o

Appendix85Battery disposalDo not put rechargeable batteries or products powered by non-removable rechargeable batteries in the garbage.Contact the Sam

Appendix86•Laser Safety Note: Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified in this manual may result in haz

Appendix87General requirementsThe requirements listed below are applicable to all countries:•All power cord sets must be approved by an acceptable ac

Appendix88The RF field strength of the wireless device or devices that may be embedded in the notebook are well below all international RF exposure li

Appendix89•Every country has different restrictions on the use of wireless devices. Since your system is equipped with a wireless device, when travel

Getting started9Number/Name DescriptionMemory card slot •Insert a memory card into the slot.USB 2.0 port •Connect various peripheral devices, such a

Appendix90Explosive Device Proximity WarningDo not operate a portable transmitter (such as a wireless network device) near unshielded blasting caps or

Appendix91This 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

Appendix92Intentional emitter per FCC Part 15(If fitted with 2.4 G band or 5 G band)Low power, Radio LAN type devices (radio frequency (RF) wireless c

Appendix93Health and safety informationExposure to Radio Frequency (RF) Signals Certification InformationThis product can contain an embedded radio tr

Appendix94For corresponding model onlyThe Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) is a measure of the rate of absorption of RF energy by the human body express

Appendix95The term “IC” before the equipment certification number only signifies that the Industry Canada technical specifications were met. To reduce

Appendix96The power output of the wireless device (or devices), which may be embedded in your notebook, is well below the RF exposure limits as set by

Appendix97European UnionEuropean Union CE marking and compliance noticesProducts intended for sale within the European Union are marked with the Confo

Appendix98Wireless devices that may be in your system are only qualified for use in the European Union or associated areas if a CE mark with a Notifi

Appendix99Nation DescriptionEesti[Estonian]Käesolevaga kinnitab Samsung seadme Notebook PC vastavust direktiivi 1999/5/EÜ põhinõuetele ja nimetatud di