Samsung Chronos 7 Owners Manual

20Chapter 1 
Getting StartedSafety Precautions
When using the auto adapter
When the 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 AdapterIn-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...

2021Chapter 1 
Getting StartedProper Posture During Computer Use
Maintaining a proper posture during computer use is very 
important to prevent physical harm.
The following instructions are about maintaining a proper posture 
during computer use developed through human engineering. 
Please read and follow them carefully when using the computer.
Otherwise, the probability of (RSI: Repetitive Strain Injury) from 
repeated operations may increase and serious physical harm may 
be caused.
The instructions in...

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Getting StartedProper Posture During Computer Use
Eye Position
Keep the monitor or LCD away from your eyes by at least 
50cm.
Adjust the height of the monitor and the LCD screen so that its • 
top height is equal to or lower than your eyes.
Avoid setting the monitor and LCD excessively bright.• 
Keep the monitor and LCD screen clean.• 
If you wear glasses, clean them before using the computer.• 
When entering contents printed on a paper into the computer, • 
use a static paper holder so that...

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Getting StartedProper Posture During Computer Use
Volume Control (Headphones and Speakers)
Check your volume first to listen to music.
Check your  volume!
Check if the volume is too loud before using headphones.• 
It is not recommended using headphones for long periods of • 
time.
Any deviation from the equalizer default setting could cause • 
hearing impairment.
The default setting can be changed through software and • 
driver updates without your intervention. Please check the 
equalizer...

24Chapter 1 
Getting StartedOverview
Front View
The pictures used for the cover and the main body in the • 
User Manual are those of the representative model of each 
series. Therefore the colors and appearance of the pictures 
may differ from the actual appearance of the product 
depending on the model.
The actual color and appearance of the computer may • 
differ from the pictures used in this guide.
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1Camera (Optional)
Using this camera, you can take still 
pictures and record...

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Status Indicators
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Illumination 
Sensor  
(Optional)
This sensor detects the ambient illumination 
of the PC.
If the ambient illumination becomes dark, 
the LCD becomes dimmer and the keyboard 
backlight is lit.
On the contrary, if the ambient illumination 
becomes brighter, the LCD becomes brighter 
and the keyboard backlight is turned off.
  
Turning the illumination sensor on or 
off 
Select Settings > Display > Screen 
Brightness and select or unselect...

26Chapter 1 
Getting StartedOverview
Right View
► For 17.3 inch models
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►  For 15 / 15.6 inch models
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►  For 14 inch models
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USB Port  
(Optional)
You can connect USB devices to the USB 
port such as a keyboard/mouse, digital 
camera, etc.
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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. 

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Getting StartedOverview
Left View
► For 17.3 inch models
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What is a chargeable USB port?
USB device accessing and charging functions are • 
supported.
The USB charging function is supported regardless of • 
whether the power is turned on or off.
Charging a device through a chargeable USB port may take • 
longer than general charging.
Using the Chargeable USB function when the computer is • 
running on battery power reduces the battery usage time.
The user cannot evaluate the...

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Getting StartedOverview
Left View
► For 15 / 15.6 inch models
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What is a chargeable USB port?
USB device accessing and charging functions are • 
supported.
The USB charging function is supported regardless of • 
whether the power is turned on or off.
Charging a device through a chargeable USB port may take • 
longer than general charging.
Using the Chargeable USB function when the computer is • 
running on battery power reduces the battery usage time.
The user cannot evaluate the...

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Getting StartedOverview
Left View
► For 14 inch models
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What is a chargeable USB port?
USB device accessing and charging functions are • 
supported.
The USB charging function is supported regardless of • 
whether the power is turned on or off.
Charging a device through a chargeable USB port may take • 
longer than general charging.
Using the Chargeable USB function when the computer is • 
running on battery power reduces the battery usage time.
The user cannot evaluate the...