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                        Chapter 1  1 Contents Getting Started 90 Samsung Software Update   Chapter 1. Getting Started 91 Diagnosing the Computer Status and  Troubleshooting 3 Before You Start 92 Using the Security Slot (Optional) 6 Safety Precautions   Chapter 4. Settings and Upgrade 21 Proper Posture During Computer Use 24 Overview 94 BIOS Setup 30 Turning the Computer On and Off 96 Setting a Boot Password 99 Changing the Boot Priority   Chapter 2. Using Windows 8  100 Upgrading Memory 33 What is Microsoft Windows 8? 
                    
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                        Chapter 1.   Getting Started 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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                        Chapter 1  3 Before You Start Getting Started Before reading the User Guide, first check the following  Using the software  information. • From the Start Screen, right-click any area and select All  Apps  in the bottom right corner. Then, click a desired  • Optional items, some devices and software referred to in  program. Or you can simply launch Quick Starter to do  the User Guide may not be provided and/or changed by  the same.  upgrade.  Note that the computer environment referred in the Use
                    
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                        Chapter 1  4 Before You Start Getting Started Safety Precaution Notations Copyright © 2012 Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. Icon Notation Description Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. owns the copyright of this manual. Failure to follow instructions marked with  No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any  this symbol, may cause personal injury  Warning form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, without the  and or fatality. consent of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.  Failure to f
                    
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                        Chapter 1  4 5 Before You Start Getting Started About Memory Capacity Representation About the Product Capacity Representation  Standard 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  About the capacity representation of the storage or claims it for further use.  The capacity of the storage device (HDD, SSD) of the manufacturer  (E.g. For 1GB(=1,024MB) memory installed, Windows may report  is 
                    
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                        Chapter 1  6 Safety Precautions Getting Started For your security and to prevent damage, please read the  Do not install the computer on a slant or a  following safety instructions carefully. place prone to vibrations, or avoid using the  computer in that location for a long time. Since this is commonly applied to Samsung Computers,  This increases the risk that a malfunction or  some pictures may differ from actual products. damage to the product will occur.  Warning Failure to follow instructi
                    
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                        Chapter 1  6 7 Safety Precautions Getting Started  Warning If the power cord or power outlet makes a  noise, disconnect the power cord from the   Failure to follow instructions marked with this symbol may  wall outlet and contact a service center. cause personal injury and even fatality. There is a danger of electric shock or fire  hazard.   Power Related   Do not use a damaged or loose main plug or  power cord or power outlet. The power plug and wall outlet figures may differ  There is a danger
                    
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                        Chapter 1  8 Safety Precautions Getting Started  Warning AC Adapter Usage Precautions Failure to follow instructions marked with this symbol may  cause personal injury and even fatality. Connect the power cord to the AC adapter  firmly. Connect the power cord to an outlet or  Otherwise, there is a danger of fire due to an  multiple power plug (extended cable) with  incomplete contact. a ground terminal. Use only the AC adapter supplied with the  Failure to do so may result in electric shock.  pr
                    
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                        Chapter 1  8 9 Safety Precautions Getting Started  Warning Do not use the computer in a badly  ventilated location such as on bedding, on a  Failure to follow instructions marked with this symbol may  pillow or cushion, etc, and do not use it in a  cause personal injury and even fatality. location such as room with floor heating as  it may cause the computer to overheat. Take care that the computer vents (on the side  Battery Usage Related or the bottom) are not blocked especially in  these envi
                    
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                        Chapter 1  10 Safety Precautions Getting Started  Warning Cutting the power to the internal battery   (for corresponding models only.) Failure to follow instructions marked with this symbol may  cause personal injury and even fatality. 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. Take care no
                    
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                        Chapter 1  10 11 Safety Precautions Getting Started  Warning Usage Related Failure to follow instructions marked with this symbol may  cause personal injury and even fatality. Disconnect all cables connected to the  computer before cleaning it. If your  • Thereafter, if you connect the AC adapter, the battery power  notebook is external & removable battery  will be supplied again. type, remove the external battery. There is a danger of electric shock or damage  • Do not cut the battery power und
                    
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                        Chapter 1  12 Safety Precautions Getting Started  Warning Upgrade Related Failure to follow instructions marked with this symbol may  cause personal injury and even fatality. Never disassemble the power supply or AC  adapter. Avoid direct sunlight when the computer  There is a danger of electric shock. is in an air-tight location such as inside a  vehicle. When removing the RTC (Real Time Clock)  There is a danger of a fire hazard. The computer  battery, keep it out of the reach of children  may
                    
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                        Chapter 1  12 13 Safety Precautions Getting Started  Warning When carrying the notebook computer  with other items, such as the adapter,  Failure to follow instructions marked with this symbol may  mouse, books etc, take care not to press  cause personal injury and even fatality. anything against the notebook computer. If a heavy object is pressed against the  notebook computer, a white spot or stain may  Security and Movement Related appear on the LCD. Therefore, take care not to  apply any pre
                    
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                        Chapter 1  14 Safety Precautions Getting Started  Caution Battery Usage Related Failure to follow instructions marked with this symbol may  Dispose of worn-out batteries properly. cause slight injury or damage to the product. • There is a danger of fire or explosion. • The battery disposal method may differ depending on  Installation Related your country and region. Dispose of the used battery in an  appropriate way. Do not block the ports (holes), vents, etc. of the product and  do not insert o
                    
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                        Chapter 1  14 15 Safety Precautions Getting Started  Caution Connect only permitted devices to the connectors or ports  of the computer. Failure to follow instructions marked with this symbol may  Failure to do so, may cause electric shock and fire. cause slight injury or damage to the product. Close the LCD panel only after checking if the notebook  computer is turned off. Usage Related The temperature may rise and it may cause overheating and  deformation of the product. Do not place a candle,
                    
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                        Chapter 1  16 Safety Precautions Getting Started  Caution Do not place your face close to the Optical Disk Drive tray  when it is operating. Failure to follow instructions marked with this symbol may  There is a danger of injury due to an abrupt ejection. cause slight injury or damage to the product. Check CDs for cracks and damage prior to use. If the computer emits smoke, or there is a burning smell,  It may damage the disc and cause disorder of device and injury of  disconnect the power plug 
                    
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                        Chapter 1  16 17 Safety Precautions Getting Started  Caution Security and Movement Related Failure to follow instructions marked with this symbol may  When moving the product, turn the power off and separate  cause slight injury or damage to the product. all connected cables first. The product might be damaged or users may trip over the cables. Upgrade Related For long periods of not using the notebook computer,  discharge the battery and preserve as it is detached.   Take care when touching the
                    
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                        Chapter 1  18 Safety Precautions Getting Started  Caution Causes that may damage the data of a hard disk drive and  the hard disk drive itself. Failure to follow instructions marked with this symbol may  • The data may be lost when an external impact is applied to the  cause slight injury or damage to the product. disk while disassembling or assembling the computer. • The data may be lost when the computer is turned off or reset  Cautions on Preventing Data Loss   by a power failure while the ha
                    
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                        Chapter 1  18 19 Safety Precautions Getting Started When using the AC power plug Using the power supply in an airplane Connect the power plug pins perpendicular into the center of the  Since the power outlet type differs depending on the type of  power outlet. airplane, connect the power appropriately.  • If the plug pins are not inserted into the center of the holes, the  Since the representative figures of the power plug and  plug pins are only inserted up to half their length. In this case,