Samsung Chronos 7 Owners Manual

							40Chapter 2 
Using Windows 8  Using Apps 
An App refers to an application program (hereafter referred to as 
an App). In a larger sense, it refers to all the software programs 
installed on the operating system. 
Windows 8 provides basic Apps for frequently performed tasks.
Starting/Exiting an App
Click on an App in the Start screen to activate it. 
To exit the App
1
  Move your mouse pointer to the top of the screen. 
Your mouse pointer changes to a hand shape.
2
 Click and hold your mouse button and then drag it to the 
bottom of the screen. The App moves downward and 
disappears and exits.
 
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Displaying Currently Running App(s) 
1
 Move your mouse pointer to the top left corner of the screen 
to display the last run App.
2
 Then, move your mouse pointer down to display a list of the 
currently running Apps in order.
3
 Click on an App in that list or drag it to the center of the 
screen. Now, you can check the selected App which is 
currently running.
Right-click over the App in the list and click  Close to exit the 
App.
 
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Running Two Apps at the Same Time
1
 Select the Apps in the Start screen. 
2
  Move your mouse pointer to the top of the screen. Your 
mouse pointer changes to a hand shape.
3
 If you click and hold your mouse button and move left or 
right, you can split the screen to display multiple Apps.
4 
 Move the Screen Split Bar to change the screen split ratio.  
Supported screen split ratios are 3:7 or 7:3.
 
Ex) If you run the Weather App and Store App at the 
same time
Screen 
Split Bar Weather  App 
Store App 
Adding/Removing an App to/from the Start Screen
Click Start screen > right-click your mouse button.  
Click All Apps  at the bottom of the screen to display all the 
Apps that are currently installed.
1
 If you right-click over the App to be added, the relevant menu 
is activated at the bottom of your screen. 
2 
 Click Pin to start  or Unpin from Start .
Ex) When removing an App in the Start screen
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Using Windows 8  
Using the Windows Store 
If you run the App Store in the Start screen, the Apps in the 
Windows Store are displayed. 
However, a Microsoft account is required to purchase App(s) in the 
Windows Store.
Continue after registering your Microsoft Account in the 
Charms.
Configuring your Microsoft Account
A Microsoft Account allows you to synchronize your settings with 
other device(s) running Windows 8 online allowing you to share 
file(s) or settings.
You should register a Microsoft Account to download or purchase 
App(s) from the Store.
1
 Run the Charms and click Settings > Change PC Settings.  
2 
 Click Users > Your account > Switch to a Microsoft 
account. 
3 
 Register your account through the following relevant 
procedures.
 
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Using Windows 8  Windows Hot Key Function
You can use the following convenient hot keys in Windows 8. 
FunctionHot KeysFunction Description
Displaying the 
Start ScreenWindows KeySwitches to Start mode.
Displaying the 
DesktopWindows Key + DSwitches to Desktop 
mode.
Running the 
CharmsWindows Key + CActivates the Charms.
Locking the 
ScreenWindows Key + LLocks the screen.
Opening the 
Ease of Access 
Center
Windows Key + UOpens the Ease of Access 
Center configuration.
Opening the 
Second Screen 
Settings
Windows Key + POpens the External 
Monitor Settings menu.
Opening the 
Advanced 
Management 
To o l
Windows Key + XOpens the Advanced 
Management Tool.
Exit AppAlt + F4Exits the currently 
running App. 
						

							Keyboard 45
Touchpad 49
CD Drive (ODD, Optional)  53
Multi Card Slot (Optional) 55
Connecting an External Display Device 58
Adjusting the Volume  63
LCD Brightness Control 65
Wired Network 66
Wireless Network (Optional)  69
Using the TPM Security Device (Optional)  71
Using the Multimedia App (Optional) 80
Sharing content using the AllShare Play app (Optional) 84
Samsung Software Update  93
Diagnosing the Computer Status and Troubleshooting 94
Using the Security Slot  95
Chapter 3. 
Using the computer   
						

							45Chapter 3.  
Using the computerKeyboard
Shortcut key functions and procedures are discussed in the following sections.
The keyboard image may differ from the actual keyboard.• 
The keyboard may differ depending on your country. The following mainly describes the shortcut keys.• 
Shortcut Keys
Press both the Fn key and hot key at the same time. 
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
1
 Fn Lock On: The Blue LED is turned On
 
2
 
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							46Chapter 3.  
Using the computerKeyboard
► A type model
   +   
► B type model
   +   
Shortcut KeysNameFunction
SettingsThe Samsung software control program, the Settings, is launched.
Screen Brightness 
ControlControls the screen brightness.
CRT/LCDSwitches the screen output to the LCD or external monitor when an external monitor (or TV) 
is connected to the computer.
To u c h p a dTurns the Touchpad function on or off.
When using an external mouse only, you can turn the Touchpad off.
 or Mute
Press this button to turn the audio on or off.
If the audio is turned off, the LED on the button is turned on (for available models only, 
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Shortcut KeysNameFunction
Volume ControlControls the volume.
Keyboard Backlight 
Brightness Control 
(Optional)
Controls the brightness of the keyboard backlight. This function is only available for models 
that support the keyboard backlight feature.
If you use the buttons in a bright location, the “The keyboard backlight brightness 
• 
cannot be changed due to too bright ambient illumination” message appears. 
When it is bright or the illumination sensor is turned on, select 
•  Settings > General > 
Keyboard Backlight and adjust the backlight brightness.
Silent ModeReduces the Fan noise so that users can use the computer without hearing noise. 
 or Airplane ModeTurns all wireless network devices on or off. 
(Only for models with a wireless network device.)
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Using the computer
Other Function Keys (Optional)
Eject the CD (DVD).
 + Delete
Performs the right-click mouse function (touchpad).
 +  
If you press the Fn Lock
 key, you can use the hot key functions 
without pressing the  Fn  key.
 or 
If you press the Num Lock key , you can use the numeric keys.
Num
Lock
If the hot keys do not work properly, you have to install the 
Settings .
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The touchpad provides the same function as a mouse and the left 
and right buttons of the touchpad plays the role of the left and 
right buttons of a mouse.
Touch the touchpad with your fingers only.  • 
Anything other than your fingers, such as a ball-point pen, 
will not be recognized by the touchpad.
If you touch the Touchpad or press the Touchpad buttons • 
while booting up, the Windows boot time may be 
extended.
Basic Touchpad Functions
Moving the cursor on the screen
Place your finger on the touchpad slightly and move your finger.
The mouse cursor will move accordingly. Move your finger in the 
direction you wish to move the cursor.
Click Function
Place a finger on the touchpad and click on an item once. 
Alternatively, press the left button once quickly and release it.
Ta p
Click
or
Double-Click Function
Put your finger on the touchpad and quickly tap twice with your 
finger on an item you want.
Alternatively, press the left touchpad button twice quickly.
ClickClick
Ta pTa p
or