Samsung Series 9 User Manual

							User Guide  
						

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Getting StartedContents
  Chapter 1. Getting Starte d
3 Before You Start
6 Safety Precautions
21 Proper Posture During Computer Use
24 Overview
30 Turning the Computer On and Off
  Chapter 2. Using Windows 8
33  What is Microsoft Windows 8?
34 Screen At a Glance
36  Using the Charms
38 Using Apps
41  Windows Hot Key Function
  Chapter 3. Using the computer
43  Keyboard
46 Touchpad
50  External-type CD drive (ODD, To be purchased)
52  Multi Card Slot (Optional)
55 Connecting an External Display Device
59 Adjusting the Volume
61  LCD Brightness Control
62 Wired Network
66 Wireless Network (Optional)
68  Mobile broadband (Wireless WAN, Optional)
69  Using the TPM Security Device (Optional)
78  Using the Multimedia App (Optional)
82 Samsung Software Update
83  Diagnosing the Computer Status and Troubleshooting
  Chapter 4. Settings and Upgrad e
85 BIOS Setup
87  Setting a Boot Password
90 Changing the Boot Priority
91  Battery
  Chapter 5. Troubleshooting
96  Recovering/Backing up the Computer (Optional)
103 Reinstalling Windows (Optional)
10 6 Q&A
   Chapter 6. Appendix
111  Important Safety Information
113 Replacement Parts and Accessories
115 Regulatory Compliance Statements
12 8 WEEE Symbol Information
12 9  Samsung Packaging Take-Back Program
13 0 TCO Certified (for corresponding models only)
131  Product Specifications
133 Glossary
137  Index  
						

							Before You Start 3
Safety Precautions 6
Proper Posture During Computer Use 21
Overview  24
Turning the Computer On and Off  30
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							3Chapter 1 
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Before reading the User Guide, first check the following 
information.
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.
 
The pictures used for the cover and the main body in the • 
User Manual are those of the representative model of each 
series and may differ from the actual appearance of the 
product.
This guide decribes procedures for using both the mouse • 
and the touchpad.
This manual has been written for the Windows 8 operating • 
system. The descriptions and figures may differ depending 
on the installed operating system.
The User guide supplied with this computer may vary • 
depending on your model.
Using the software 
From the • Start Screen, right-click any area and select All 
apps  in the bottom right corner.  
Then, click a desired program.
 Or you can simply launch Quick Starter to do the same. 
You can install • Quick Starter from SW Update.      
						

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Safety Precaution Notations
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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.
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information required about the function.
NoteContent included in this section includes 
helpful information to use the function.
Copyright
© 2013 Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. owns the copyright of this manual.
No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any 
form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, without the 
consent of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. 
The information in this document is subject to change without 
notice due to improving the performance of the product.
Samsung Electronics shall not be liable for any data loss. Please 
take care to avoid losing any important data and backup your data 
to prevent any such data loss.
OS and Software Support 
If you change the product’s factory OS (Operating System) to 
another OS or if you install software which is not supported by the 
product’s original factory OS, you will not receive any technical 
support, product exchange or refund. And a fee will be charged 
when requesting a service.  
Please use your computer with the original factory OS. If you 
install an OS other than the factory OS, data may be deleted or the 
computer may not start.   
						

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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. For a 80GB HDD, Windows represents the capacity as 74.5GB, 
80x1,000x1,000x1,000 byte/(1,024x1,024x1,024)byte = 74.505GB)
In addition, the capacity representation in Windows may be even 
smaller because some programs such as Recovery may reside in a 
hidden area of the HDD.
About Memory Capacity Representation
The memory capacity reported in Windows is less than the actual 
capacity of memory.
This is because BIOS or a video adapter uses a portion of memory 
or claims it for further use. 
(E.g. For 1GB(=1,024MB) memory installed, Windows may report 
the capacity as 1,022MB or less)
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Installation Related
Do not install the product in places exposed 
to humidity such as bathrooms.
There is a danger of electric shock. Use the 
product within the operating conditions 
specified in the Manufacturers User Guide.
Keep the plastic bags out of the reach of 
children.
There is a danger of suffocation.
Keep a distance of 15cm or more between 
the computer and the wall and do not place 
any objects between them.
This may increase the internal temperature of 
the computer and may cause an injury.
Safety Precautions
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.
Be careful that people are not exposed to 
the computer’s ventilator, adapter, etc., as 
they generate heat over a long period of 
time when your PC is powered on.
Exposing a part of your body close to the heat 
from the vent or AC adapter for long periods of 
time may cause a burn.
Avoid blocking the vent at the bottom or 
side of the computer when using it on a bed 
or cushion.
If the vent is blocked, there is a danger of 
damaging the computer or overheating the 
inside of the computer.
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.
 Warning
Failure to follow instructions marked with this symbol may 
cause personal injury and even fatality.
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If the power cord or power outlet makes a 
noise, disconnect the power cord from the 
wall outlet and contact a service center.
There is a danger of electric shock or fire 
hazard.
Do not use a damaged or loose main plug or 
power cord or power outlet.
There is a danger of electric shock or fire 
hazard.
 
 
Plug the power cord firmly into the power 
outlet and AC adapter.
Failure to do so may cause fire hazard.
 
 
Do not unplug the power cord by pulling 
the cable only.
If the cord is damaged, it may cause electric 
shock.
Do not bend the power cord excessively or 
do not place a heavy object over the power 
cord. It is especially important to keep the 
power cord out of reach of infants and pets.
If the cord is damaged, it may cause electric 
shock or fire.
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.
There is a danger of electric shock.
Do not exceed the standard capacity 
(voltage/current) of a multiplug or power 
outlet extension when using it for the 
product.
There is a danger of electric shock or fire 
hazard.
Safety Precautions
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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.
If water or another substance enters 
the power input jack, AC adapter or the 
computer, disconnect the power cord and 
contact the service center.
If the notebook computer has an external 
type (removable) battery, separate the 
battery also.
Damage to the device within the computer 
may cause electric shock or fire hazard.
Keep the power cord or outlet clean so that 
they are not covered with dust.
Failure to do so may result in fire.
AC Adapter Usage Precautions
Connect 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 supplied with the 
product.
Using another adapter may cause the screen to 
flicker.
Do not place heavy objects on top of or step 
onto the power cord or AC adapter to avoid 
damaging the power cord or AC adapter.
If the cord is damaged, there is a danger of 
electric shock or fire.
Unplug the wall-mount AC adapter (adapter 
and plug intergrated type) from the wall 
outlet while holding the body and pulling it 
in the direction of the arrow.
If you unplug the adapter by holding and 
pulling the cable, the adapter may be damaged 
and an electric shock, explosive sound or spark 
may occur as a result.
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Failure to follow instructions marked with this symbol may 
cause personal injury and even fatality.
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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.
Unauthorized batteries and adapters may not 
meet the proper safety requirements and may 
cause problems or malfunctions and result in 
an explosion or fire.
 Warning
Failure to follow instructions marked with this symbol may 
cause personal injury and even fatality.
Safety Precautions
Do not use the computer in a badly 
ventilated location such as on bedding, on 
a pillow or cushion, etc, and do not use it in 
a location such as a room with floor heating 
as it may cause the computer to overheat.
Take care that the computer vents (on the side 
or the bottom) are not blocked especially in 
these environments. If the vents are blocked, 
the computer may overheat and it may cause a 
computer problem, or even an explosion.
Do not use the computer in a humid 
location such as a bathroom or sauna.
Please use the computer within the 
recommended temperature and humidity 
ranges (10 - 32ºC (50 - 90ºF), 20 - 80% RH)
Do not close the LCD panel and put the 
computer into your bag to move it when it is 
still turned on.
If you put the computer into your bag without 
turning it off, the computer may overheat and 
there is a danger of fire. Shut the computer 
down properly before moving it.