Samsung Series 9 User Manual

							80Chapter 3.  
Using the computerUsing the Multimedia App (Optional)
Using the S Gallery app
1
 Ta p  Charm menu > Start 
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¹
…v
 > S Gallery.
2
 You can view the pictures and videos taken by the S Camera. 
In addition, you can apply special effects to the pictures using 
the photo editing function. 
You can take a picture in the S Gallery app by tapping the 
Camera icon.
Editing a photo
1
 Select Picture preview.
Drag it upward slightly from the bottom center.
If the options menu appears, select Edit  .    
						

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Using the computer
Using the S Gallery app
1
 Ta p  Charm menu > Start 
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=ò
¹
…v
 > S Gallery.
2
 You can view the pictures and videos taken by the S Camera. 
In addition, you can apply special effects to the pictures using 
the photo editing function. 
You can take a picture in the S Gallery app by tapping the 
Camera icon.
Editing a photo
1
 Select Picture preview.
Drag it upward slightly from the bottom center.
If the options menu appears, select Edit  .
Using the Multimedia App (Optional)
2
 Select an effect to be applied to the photo. 
E.g. If you select Draw
CloseUndo
Line preview
Line thickness Save
Color
Erase/Draw
Frame
Draw
Stamp
Using the S Player app
1
  Ta p  Charm menu > Start 
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¹
…v
 > S Player. 
My Photos My Music
My Videos
My photo list
Music playlist Slideshow
2
 Select a menu to enjoy photo, video and music files.
Some files may not be played depending on their format.          
						

							82Chapter 3.  
Using the computerSamsung Software Update
SW Update is a software program that searches for Samsung 
software programs and drivers installed when you purchased the 
computer and helps you update any drivers or programs. 
You can check updatable files before performing the • 
update only when you are connected to the internet.
SW Update does not provide any updates for device drivers • 
or software programs installed separately by the user.
1
 From the Start Screen, right-click any area and select  
All apps  in the bottom right corner.
Then, click SW Update.
2
 If the program is running for the first time, the User 
Agreement for personal information use appears. 
Click Agree. 
3
 The SW Update program runs. 
Select the items that you want to update before proceeding 
with the update process.
Software 
Update
Software List   
						

							8283Chapter 3.  
Using the computerDiagnosing the Computer Status and Troubleshooting
The Support Center program, which is Samsung’s computer’s 
troubleshooting guide, supports diagnosing the system and has a 
FAQ for frequently occurring problem(s). 
Support Center may not be provided or may be a different 
version depending on the model.
1
 From the Start Screen, right-click any area and select  
All apps  in the bottom right corner.
Then, click Support Center.
2
 Support Center is activated and starts diagnosing your 
computer.
After the diagnosing process is finished, the System Status 
menu displays a list of the current problems to be solved as 
shown.
FAQ for 
computer’s 
major problems Diagnosing 
Computer and 
Troubleshooting
Searching for 
computer’s problems
3
  You can solve a problem by clicking the Troubleshoot button 
for the problem.   
						

							BIOS Setup 85
Setting a Boot Password  87
Changing the Boot Priority 90
Battery  91
Chapter 4. 
Settings and Upgrade  
						

							85Chapter 4. 
Settings and UpgradeBIOS Setup
The BIOS Setup enables you to configure your computer hardware 
according to your needs.
Use the BIOS setup to define a boot password, change the • 
booting priority, or add a new device.
Since incorrect settings may cause your system to • 
malfunction or crash, take care when configuring the BIOS.
The functions of the BIOS setup are subject to change for • 
product function enhancement purposes.
The BIOS Setup menus and items may differ depending on • 
your computer model.
Entering the BIOS Setup
1
 Turn the computer on.  
Immediately press the F2 key several times.
2
 After a moment, the BIOS setup screen appears. 
The items in the BIOS setup may differ depending on the 
product.  
						

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Settings and Upgrade
The BIOS Setup Screen
The BIOS Setup menus and items may differ depending on 
your computer model.
Setup MenuSetup Items
Help
Help for the 
selected 
item appears 
automatically.
Setup MenuDescription
SysInfoThis is a description about the basic specifications 
of the computer.
AdvancedUsing this menu, you can configure the major 
chipsets and additional functions.
SecurityUsed to configure security functions, including 
passwords.
BootThis menu enables you to configure peripherals and 
booting related settings such as the boot priority.
ExitUsed to exit the Setup either saving the changes or 
not.
System BIOS Setup Keys
In the BIOS Setup, you have to use the keyboard.
F1Press to view the Setup Help.
Up & Down 
Keys Press to move up and down.
F5/F6 Press to change the item value.
F9Press to load the default Setup 
settings.
ESCPress to return to a higher level 
menu or to move to the Exit menu.
Left & Right 
Keys Press to move to another menu.
EnterPress to select an item or to enter a 
sub menu.
F10Press to save the changes and exit 
Setup.
The keyboard image may differ from the actual keyboard.
BIOS Setup    
						

							8687Chapter 4. 
Settings and UpgradeSetting a Boot Password
If you set a password, you have to enter the password when you 
turn the computer on or enter the BIOS Setup.
By configuring a password, you can restrict system access to 
authorized users only and protect data and files saved on the 
computer.
The password setting provides the following 3 sub menus.• 
(Supervisor Password, User Password and HDD Password)
Do not lose or forget your password. • 
Do not let others know your password.• 
If you forget the Supervisor Password or HDD Password, • 
you will need to request assistance from the service center. 
In this case, a service fee will be charged.
When you forget the User Password, you can disable • 
the Supervisor Password, and the User Password is also 
automatically disabled.
The screen images and terms may differ from actual • 
product depending on the computer model and driver 
version.
Setting a Supervisor Password
If you set a Supervisor Password, you need to enter the password 
when you turn the computer on or enter the BIOS Setup.
Setting only the Supervisor Password and User Password is not 
very secure. You can use an HDD Password as well to increase the 
security level.
1
 Select the Security menu in the BIOS Setup.
2
 In the Set Supervisor Password item, press .
XXXXXXXX
3
 Enter a password, press , re-enter the password for 
confirmation, and press  again.
The password can be up to 8 alphanumeric characters. 
Special characters are not allowed.
4
 The supervisor password has been set. 
The supervisor password is required to turn the computer on 
or to enter the BIOS Setup.
For some models, if the password entered message appears 
in the Setup Notice window, the settings are not complete 
until the  key is pressed.    
						

							88Chapter 4. 
Settings and UpgradeSetting a Boot Password
Setting a User Password
Using the User Password, you can turn the computer on but you 
cannot change the major settings of the BIOS Setup because you 
cannot enter the BIOS Setup. 
This helps prevent unauthorized access to the major settings in 
the BIOS Setup menu.
Before configuring a user password, a supervisor password must 
have been configured. Deactivating the supervisor password also 
deactivates the user password.
In the Set User Password item, press  and complete the 
procedures from Step 3 of Setting a Supervisor Password.
Setting Up a Boot Password
To setup a boot password, the administrator password (Set 
Supervisor Password) should be set in advance.
Set the Password on boot item to Enabled. 
Once a boot password is set, you have to enter a password to boot 
up the computer.
Be sure to remember the password for later use.
Setting up a Hard Disk Drive Password 
(Optional)
If you set a password for a hard disk drive, it cannot be accessed 
from another computer.
Press  in the Set HDD Password item and define a 
password as described in Step 3 of the Setting up the Supervisor 
Password.
The hard disk drive password setting function is not • 
provided for some models.
Changing the hard disk drive password• 
 For security purposes, you can only change a hard disk 
drive password after restarting the computer by pressing 
the computer Power button.
 If you cannot change the hard disk drive password or the 
HDD Password Frozen message appears when entering 
the BIOS Setup and then selecting Security > HDD 
Password, press the Power button to turn the computer 
on again. 
						

							8889Chapter 4. 
Settings and UpgradeSetting a Boot Password
Deactivating the Password
1
 Press  on the password to be deactivated. For 
example, to deactivate a supervisor password in the Set 
Supervisor Password item, press .
2
 In the Enter Current Password item, enter the currently 
configured password and press .
3
 Leave the Enter New Password item field empty, and press 
.
4
 Leave the Confirm New Password field empty, and press 
.
The password is deactivated.
For some models the password is only canceled if the 
 key is pressed in the Setup Notice window.