User Guide
Contents Chapter 1. Getting Started 3 6 21 24 30 Before You Start Safety Precautions Proper Posture During Computer Use Overview Turning the Computer On and Off Chapter 2. Using Windows 8 33 34 36 38 41 What is Microsoft Windows 8? Screen At a Glance Using the Charms Using Apps Windows Hot Key Function Chapter 1 Getting Started 78 82 83 Using the Multimedia App (Optional) Samsung Software Update Diagnosing the Computer Status and Troubleshooting Chapter 4.
Chapter 1.
Before You Start Before reading the User Guide, first check the following information. Chapter 1 Getting Started Using the software •• From the Start Screen, right-click any area and select All •• Optional items, some devices and software referred to in the User Guide may not be provided and/or changed by upgrade. Note that the computer environment referred in the User Guide may not be the same as your own environment.
Before You Start Chapter 1 Getting Started Safety Precaution Notations Icon 4 Copyright Notation Description Warning Failure to follow instructions marked with this symbol, may cause personal injury and or fatality. Caution Failure to follow instructions marked with this symbol, may cause slight injury to yourself or damage your property. © 2013 Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. owns the copyright of this manual.
Before You Start About the Product Capacity Representation Standard About the capacity representation of the storage The capacity of the storage device (HDD, SSD) 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 due to the difference in capacity calculation. (E.g.
Safety Precautions For your security and to prevent damage, please read the following safety instructions carefully. Since this is commonly applied to Samsung computers, some pictures may differ from actual products. Chapter 1 Getting Started 6 Do not install the computer on a slant or a place prone to vibrations, or avoid using the computer in that location for a long time. This increases the risk that a malfunction or damage to the product will occur.
Safety Precautions Chapter 1 Getting Started Warning Failure to follow instructions marked with this symbol may cause personal injury and even fatality. 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 wet hands. G If the power cord or power outlet makes a noise, disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet and contact a service center.
Safety Precautions Warning Chapter 1 Getting Started 8 AC Adapter Usage Precautions Failure to follow instructions marked with this symbol may cause personal injury and even fatality. Connect the power cord to an outlet or multiple power plug (extended cable) with a ground terminal. Failure to do so may result in electric shock. When the power supply is ungrounded, the current may leak resulting in electric shock.
Safety Precautions Warning Failure to follow instructions marked with this symbol may cause personal injury and even fatality. Battery Usage Related Please charge the battery fully before using the computer for the first time. Keep the battery out of the reach of infants and pets, as they could put the battery into their mouths. There is a danger of electric shock or choking. Use an authorized battery and AC adapter only. Please use an authorized battery and adapter approved by Samsung Electronics.
Safety Precautions Warning Failure to follow instructions marked with this symbol may cause personal injury and even fatality. Chapter 1 Getting Started 10 Cutting the Power to the Internal Battery (for corresponding models only) Never heat 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.
Safety Precautions Warning Failure to follow instructions marked with this symbol may cause personal injury and even fatality. •• Thereafter, if you connect the AC adapter, the battery power will be supplied again. •• Do not cut the battery power under normal conditions. •• This may result in data loss or a product malfunction. The location of the Emergency Hole may differ depending on the model.
Safety Precautions Warning Chapter 1 Getting Started Upgrade Related Failure to follow instructions marked with this symbol may cause personal injury and even fatality. 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 use your computer for long periods of time while any part of your body is making direct contact with it.
Safety Precautions Warning Chapter 1 Getting Started Security and Movement Related Failure to follow instructions marked with this symbol may cause personal injury and even fatality. Before upgrading the computer, be sure to shutdown the computer first and then separate all connected cables. If the notebook computer has an external type (removable) battery, separate the battery, too. Failure to do so may cause electric shock. Follow the instructions for the relevant location (e.g.
Safety Precautions Caution Failure to follow instructions marked with this symbol may cause slight injury or damage to the product. Chapter 1 Getting Started 14 Battery Usage Related Dispose of worn-out batteries properly. •• There is a danger of fire or explosion. Installation Related Do not block the ports (holes), vents, etc. of the product and do not insert objects. Damage to a component within the computer may cause electric shock or fire.
Safety Precautions Caution Failure to follow instructions marked with this symbol may cause slight injury or damage to the product. Usage Related Do not place a candle, light a cigar, etc. over or on the product. There is a danger of fire. Use a wall outlet or multi-plug with a grounding part. Failure to do so may cause electric shock hazard. Make sure to have the product tested by a safety service engineer after repairing the product.
Safety Precautions Caution Failure to follow instructions marked with this symbol may cause slight injury or damage to the product. Chapter 1 Getting Started 16 Do not place your face close to the Optical Disk Drive tray when it is operating. There is a danger of injury due to an abrupt ejection. Check CDs for cracks and damage prior to use. If the computer emits smoke, or there is a burning smell, disconnect the power plug from the wall outlet and contact a service center immediately.
Safety Precautions Caution Failure to follow instructions marked with this symbol may cause slight injury or damage to the product. Chapter 1 Getting Started 17 To connect a device that is not manufactured or authorized by Samsung Electronics, inquire at your service center before connecting the device. There is a danger of damaging the product. Upgrade Related Carefully touch a part or device of the product. Failing to do so may result in damage to the product or injury.
Safety Precautions Caution Failure to follow instructions marked with this symbol may cause slight injury or damage to the product. Cautions 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 sensitive to external impact that an external impact may cause loss of data on the surface of the disk.
Safety Precautions Using the Power Supply in an Airplane Since the power outlet type differs depending on the type of airplane, connect the power appropriately. Since the representative figures of the power plug and the auto adapter are used, they may differ from the actual parts. Chapter 1 Getting Started 19 When Using the AC Power Plug Connect the power plug pins perpendicular into the center of the power outlet.
Safety Precautions Chapter 1 Getting Started When Using the Auto Adapter When a cigar socket is provided, you have to use the auto adapter (optional). Insert the cigar plug of the auto adapter into the cigar socket and connect the DC plug of the auto adapter to the power input port of the computer. Auto Adapter DC Plug Cigar Plug In-flight Cigar Socket When Using the Airplane Charging Coverter Depending on the airplane, you have to use the auto adapter and charging converter.
