User Guide 1 Getting Started 2 Using the Computer 3 Settings and Upgrade 4 Backup / Restore 5 Appendix Contents Start
Contents Chapter 1. Getting Started 3 6 21 24 28 Before You Start Safety Precautions Proper Posture During Computer Use Overview Turning the Computer On and Off Chapter 2.
Chapter 1.
Before You Start 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.
Before You Start Chapter 1. Getting Started Text Notations Icon 4 Precautions for Operating System Support Notation Description Caution Content included in this section includes information required about the function. Note Content included in this section includes helpful information to use the function. Copyright © 2011 Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. owns the copyright of this manual.
Before You Start Chapter 1. Getting Started 5 About the Product Capacity Representation Standard About the capacity representation of the storage About Memory Capacity Representation The capacity of the storage device (HDD, SSD) of the manufacturer is calculated assuming that 1KB=1,000 Bytes. The memory capacity reported in Windows is less than the actual capacity of memory.
Safety Precautions 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. Installation Related Do not install the product in places exposed to humidity such as a bathrooms. There is a danger of electric shock.
Safety Precautions Warning Failure to follow instructions marked with this symbol may cause personal injury and even fatality. 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.
Safety Precautions Warning Chapter 1. Getting Started 8 AC Adapter Usage Precautions Failure to follow instructions marked with this symbol may cause personal injury and even fatality. 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. If water or a foreign substance enters the power jack, adapter or computer, immediately separate the power cord and battery and call the service center.
Safety Precautions Warning Failure to follow instructions marked with this symbol may cause personal injury and even fatality. 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.
Safety Precautions Warning Failure to follow instructions marked with this symbol may cause personal injury and even fatality. Chapter 1. Getting Started 10 Cutting the power to the internal battery (for corresponding models only.) 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.
Safety Precautions Warning Failure to follow instructions marked with this symbol may cause personal injury and even fatality. • Thereafter, if you connect the AC adapter, the battery power will be supplied again. • Do not cut the battery power under normal conditions. • This may result in data loss or a product malfunction. The location of the Emergency Hole may differ depending on the model. Chapter 1. Getting Started 11 Usage Related Disconnect all cables connected to the computer before cleaning it.
Safety Precautions Warning Chapter 1. Getting Started 12 Upgrade Related Failure to follow instructions marked with this symbol may cause personal injury and even fatality. Avoid direct sunlight when the computer is in an air-tight location such as inside a vehicle. There is a danger of a fire hazard. The computer may overheat and also present opportunity to thieves. Do not use your notebook PC for long periods of time while any part of your body is making direct contact with it.
Safety Precautions Warning Failure to follow instructions marked with this symbol may cause personal injury and even fatality. Security and Movement Related Follow the instructions for the relevant location (e.g. airplane, hospital, etc.) when using a wireless communication device (wireless LAN, Bluetooth, etc.). Avoid exposing a drive to magnetic fields. Security devices with magnetic fields include airport walk-through devices and security wands.
Safety Precautions Caution Failure to follow instructions marked with this symbol may cause slight injury or damage to the product. Chapter 1. Getting Started 14 Battery Usage Related Dispose of worn-out batteries properly. •• There is a danger of fire or explosion. Installation Related Do not block the ports (holes), vents, etc. of the product and do not insert objects. Damage to a component within the computer may cause electric shock or fire.
Safety Precautions Caution Failure to follow instructions marked with this symbol may cause slight injury or damage to the product. Usage Related Do not place a candle, light cigar, etc. over or on the product. There is a danger of fire. Use a wall outlet or multi-plug with a grounding part. Chapter 1. Getting Started 15 Connect only permitted devices to the connectors or ports of the computer. Failure to do so, may cause electric shock and fire.
Safety Precautions Caution Failure to follow instructions marked with this symbol may cause slight injury or damage to the product. Chapter 1. Getting Started 16 Do not place your face close to the Optical Disk Drive tray when it is operating. There is a danger of injury due to an abrupt ejection. Check CDs for cracks and damage prior to use. If the computer emits smoke, or there is a burning smell, disconnect the power plug from the wall outlet and contact a service center immediately.
Safety Precautions Caution Failure to follow instructions marked with this symbol may cause slight injury or damage to the product. Upgrade Related Take care when touching the product or parts. The device may be damaged or you may be injured. Take care not to throw or drop a computer part or device. Chapter 1. Getting Started Security and Movement Related When moving the product, turn the power off and separate all connected cables first. The product might be damaged or users may trip over the cables.
Safety Precautions Caution Failure to follow instructions marked with this symbol may cause slight injury or damage to the product. Cautions on Preventing Data Loss (Hard Disk Management) Take care not to damage the data on a hard disk drive. •• A hard disk drive is so sensitive to external impact that an external impact may cause loss of data on the surface of the disk.
Safety Precautions Using the power supply in an airplane Since the power outlet type differs depending on the type of airplane, connect the power appropriately. Since the representative figures of the power plug and the auto adapter are used, they may differ from the actual parts. Chapter 1. Getting Started 19 When using the AC power plug Connect the power plug pins perpendicular into the center of the power outlet.
Safety Precautions Chapter 1. Getting Started 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 Adapter DC Plug Cigar Plug In-flight Cigar Socket When using the Airplane Charging Converter Depending on the airplane, you have to use the auto adapter and charging converter.
Proper Posture During Computer Use Chapter 1. Getting Started 21 Maintaining a proper posture during computer use is very important to prevent physical harm. • Do not use the computer while you are lying down, but only while you are sitting down. 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. • Do not use the computer on your lap.
Proper Posture During Computer Use Chapter 1. Getting Started Eye Position Hand Position Keep the monitor or LCD away from your eyes by at least 50cm. Keep your arm at a right angle as shown by the figure. • 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.
Proper Posture During Computer Use Chapter 1. Getting Started Volume Control (Headphones and Speakers) Use Time (Break Time) Check your volume first to listen to music. • 23 Take a break for 10 minutes or more after a 50-minute period when working for more than one hour. Illumination Check your volume! • Check if the volume is too loud before using headphones. • It is not recommended using headphones for long periods of time.
Overview Chapter 1. Getting Started Front View 1 • 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. Camera (Optional) 24 Using this camera, you can take still pictures and record video. This sensor detects the ambient illumination around the PC.
Overview Chapter 1. Getting Started 25 Right View Power Button / 1 Power Button LED Turns the computer on and off. When the computer is on, the power button LED is lit. 2 Rotation Lock Locks the screen rotation so that the screen does not automatically rotate according to the orientation function of the product. 1 2 3 3 SIM Card Slot (Optional) This slot is for SIM cards.
Overview Chapter 1. Getting Started 26 Left View 1 USB Port 1 2 3 2 Ear-set / headset Jack 3 Volume Control Button You can connect USB devices to the USB port such as a keyboard/mouse, digital camera, etc. This is the jack for connecting an earset or headset. Controls the volume. This is the port for a micro HDMI. 4 You can enjoy digital video and Micro Digital Video / audio by connecting the computer 4 Audio Port (Micro HDMI) to a TV. (Optional) You can connect a VGA adapter (optional).
Overview Chapter 1. Getting Started Top View 27 Rear View 1 1 2 1 Microphone 2 You can use the built-in microphone. Micro SD Card Slot This slot is for micro SD cards. (Optional) Bottom View 1 Camera (Optional) 1 Using this camera, you can take still pictures and record video. If you replace the bottom of the product, the model name, serial number and some logos etched into the bottom of the product will no longer be there. For more information, talk to a service engineer.
Turning the Computer On and Off 3 28 Entering Sleep mode Turning the computer on 1 2 Chapter 1. Getting Started Connect the AC adapter. When the computer is turned on, press the computer’s power button once briefly. Press the Power button to turn the computer on. If the computer enters power-saving mode, the power button LED blinks blue. To wake the computer up, briefly press the Power button of the computer again. Power button LED is lit while the computer is turned on.
Turning the Computer On and Off Using the Touch Logon function Chapter 1. Getting Started 3 Using the Touch Logon program, you can easily log on using your fingers. 29 If you touch the Windows logon password, the Tablet PC input panel appears. If the Tablet PC input panel does not appear, press the keyboard icon at the bottom left of the screen. Configuring the Touch Logon To use the Touch Logon function, you have to configure the Touch Logon function in the Windows logon screen.
Turning the Computer On and Off 5 When you have finished entering the password, press . Chapter 1. Getting Started 7 30 Set the Touch Logon password. Touch the 4 digits to be used as the password. When you have finished entering the password, press Next. z Start configuring the Touch Logon settings. 6 Select a Touch Logon background screen. Select a background screen by touching it and then touch Next. x 8 z Re-enter the Touch Logon password. Touch the password digits again.
Turning the Computer On and Off Chapter 1. Getting Started When you do not have a Windows account password Using the Touch Logon 1. Click Start > All Programs > Samsung > Touch Logon > Touch Logon Options. Logging on to the Windows logon screen by touch 2. Select the Enable Touch Logon item and click OK. 3. Select a background for the touch logon function by touching the background of your choice and click Next. The touch logon settings have been completed.
Turning the Computer On and Off 4 Touch the Touch Logon password and sequentially drag them to the Touch Logon input field. If there is no configured Windows account password, it is immediately Unlocked without requiring you to enter a password. Chapter 1. Getting Started 32 Disabling/changing the Touch Logon function Using the Touch Logon Options, you can enable, disable and configure the Touch Logon function. 1 Click Start > All Programs > Samsung > Touch Logon > Touch Logon Options.
Turning the Computer On and Off Turning the computer off • Save all your data before clicking on Shut down. • These descriptions are written based on Windows 7, the latest operating system. Therefore, some descriptions and figures may differ from your operating system. But as the usage is similar to other Windows operating systems, you can use these descriptions for reference.
Chapter 2.
Using the Touch Screen (For Windows 7 touch screen models only) Chapter 2. Using the computer You can use the computer using the touch screen only, without using the keyboard and mouse. The touch screen function is only supported for models which have the function installed at the factory. • Use only your fingers for the touchscreen. Other tools such as a ballpoint pen are not recognized and using sharp objects may damage or scratch the surface of the LCD.
Using the Touch Screen (For Windows 7 touch screen models only) Touch Operation Chapter 2. Using the computer 36 Function Moving (drag) To drag an item, place your finger over the item and drag it to the new location. This is the same as dragging using a mouse. Press and take off (mouse right-click) If you press and hold the screen for approximately 3 seconds, the pop-up menu appears. This is the same as right-clicking with the mouse.
Using the Touch Screen (For Windows 7 touch screen models only) Touch Operation Tapping five fingers (Launching the keyboard program) Chapter 2. Using the computer Function Tapping five fingers simultaneously launches the keyboard program. Learning about touch operations Select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Pen and Touch > Flicks tab and select Practice using flicks to learn about the various touch operations.
Using the Touch Screen (For Windows 7 touch screen models only) Pen tip This performs the function of your finger tip when you touch the screen. If you press the pen button when the digitizer pen tip is on the screen, circles appear around the pointer on the screen. Touch the screen with the digitizer pen while holding down the pen button. Pen button Chapter 2.
Using the Touch Screen (For Windows 7 touch screen models only) Screen Calibration When you use the touch screen for the first time or the pointer on the screen does not precisely match the points you touch, calibrate the touch screen using the Tablet PC Settings menu. 2 Click Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Tablet PC Settings > Display > Calibrate. 3 39 Select the screen type to calibrate.
Using the Touch Screen (For Windows 7 touch screen models only) Touch screen use precautions •• Use the touch screen with clean and dry hands. In a humid environment, remove the moisture from your hands and the touch screen surface before use. •• Avoid directly spraying liquid cleansing solution onto the touch screen. The liquid solution may enter the touch screen through the bottom edge.
Entering Letters Using the Touch Screen Chapter 2. Using the computer (For Windows 7 touch screen models only) You can enter letters using either the Tablet PC input panel. The procedures to enter letters for the Notepad will be described below as an example. 41 Writing Pad Mode Touch keyboard Tools Close Using the Tablet PC input panel The Tablet PC Input Panel is an on-board character input panel provided by Windows. You can enter letters in 2 ways through the Tablet PC Input Panel.
Entering Letters Using the Touch Screen (For Windows 7 touch screen models only) Entering letters using the touch keyboard Using the touch keyboard, you can enter letters by touching the corresponding keys on the keyboard that is displayed on the screen as you do with a normal keyboard. Chapter 2. Using the computer 42 Entering letters with the writing pad (hand-writing input mode) In the touch screen, you can enter letters by directly writing letters with your finger on the writing pad input panel.
Using the Touch Launcher (For Windows 7 touch screen models only) Touching the Launcher program enables you to easily play music and video files and operate downloaded applications by touching the screen with your finger on models with a touch screen. • The Touch Launcher is only provided for models with a touch screen and the terms and conditions, as well as the appearance may differ depending on the model. • For programs to operate normally, the computer must be connected to the Internet.
Using the Touch Supporter (For Windows 7 touch screen models only) This program helps you to use functions that cannot be easily used with touch operations more easily. No. Function Launching the Touch Supporter If you touch the screen with three fingers simultaneously the touch support program is launched. 1 Hot key Show/Hide Hotkeys Copy Cut Paste To exit the Touch Supporter, click three fingers again.
Using the Touch Supporter (For Windows 7 touch screen models only) Using the Numeric Pad 1 2 Click the Numeric Pad screen. . The Numeric Pad appears on the If you touch the buttons of the Numeric Pad, the corresponding numbers or symbols are entered on the screen. Switches the mode between the numeric and the direction key input modes To select direction key input mode, touch To select numeric key input mode, touch . . Chapter 2.
Using the camera This product has 2 cameras(Optional). One is at the front and the other is at the back. Using the touch camera program, you can conveniently take a picture or record a video using touch operations. Chapter 2. Using the computer 46 Using the Camera program Click the Touch Launcher and launch the Camera. , video Select camera mode (camera Select the front or rear camera Minimize z Exit x c Select the resolution.
Using the camera Chapter 2. Using the computer 1 Touch the Select Front/Rear Camera to select either the front or the rear camera that you will use. 2 To take a picture, select camera mode. To record a video, select video mode. 3 Touch the Take a Picture record a video. 4 /Record to take a picture or You can view the picture or recorded video through the Preview function or the Open the saved folder with Explorer . • You can record up to 20 minutes of video.
Keyboard (Optional) Using the Bluetooth Wireless Keyboard Chapter 2. Using the computer 1 Remove the battery compartment cover at the back of the computer. 2 Install the battery and close the cover. You can connect and use an external type keyboard. This section describes how to connect a Bluetooth wireless keyboard provided optionally by Samsung Electronics.
Keyboard (Optional) 5 Select the keyboard to be connected and click Next. 6 Enter the number displayed on the screen and press Enter. This will connect the keyboard. When the keyboard is connected, the blue Bluetooth LED of the keyboard is turned off. Chapter 2.
Micro SD Card Slot (Optional) You can only use the micro SD card slot for micro SD cards. You can use micro SD cards as removable disks and conveniently exchange data with digital devices such as a digital camera, digital camcorder, MP3, etc. • You have to additionally purchase a micro SD card with the necessary capacity depending on your requirements. • You can use a micro SD card just like any data storage device. A copyright protection function is not supported.
Micro SD Card Slot (Optional) If a window asking to scan and change appears, click Continue Without Scanning. This will proceed to Step 2 above. 3 Chapter 2. Using the computer To format a memory card When using the memory card for the first time, you must format the card before using it. Formatting a card deletes all data saved on the card. If the card includes data, backup the data before formatting it. You can save, move and delete data by double-clicking the corresponding drive.
Connecting an External Display Device If you connect an external display device such as a monitor, TV, projector, etc., you can view the picture on the wider screen of the external device when you give a presentation or watch a video or movie. Chapter 2. Using the computer 52 About the connection cable Users should additionally purchase the necessary connection cables. There is an analog monitor port (RGB) and a micro digital video and audio port (Micro HDMI).
Connecting an External Display Device 1 2 External Monitor TV x Projector z VGA Adapter x • To use the function, the Easy Settings must be installed. Connect the power cord of the connected monitor, TV or projector and turn the power on. 53 Launch the Easy Settings, click Display > Display Settings and select a mode. Connect the VGA cable (15-pin) to the connected VGA adapter and then connect the other end of the VGA cable to the VGA port of the monitor or the TV.
Connecting an External Display Device Connecting through the Micro HDMI port (Optional) • When a TV provides more than one HDMI port, connect the computer to the DVI IN port. After connecting a TV through Micro HDMI, you have to configure the screen and sound. 1 • When connecting the computer to a TV, switch the external input mode of the TV to HDMI. 2 Launch the Easy Settings, click Display > Display Settings and select a mode. Connect the HDMI to micro HDMI cable to the HDMI port of the TV.
Connecting an External Display Device • External Monitor / TV is not supported in the DOS Command Prompt window. • Simultaneous output to all 3 (LCD + CRT + HDMI) is not supported. If the Desktop screen displayed on the TV does not fit to the TV screen, configure it as follows depending on the graphics card. • You can view the graphics card type by selecting Device Manager > Display adapters and then clicking the + symbol.
Connecting an External Display Device Chapter 2. Using the computer 56 Setting up HDMI TV audio (Optional) You can configure the sound of the computer to be played through the HDMI TV. You have to configure the sound device in the Control Panel whenever you connect the HDMI TV in order to hear sound from the computer on the TV. The screen images and terms may differ from actual product depending on the computer model.
Connecting an External Digital Device You can save a file stored on a device onto the computer by connecting a digital device such as a camera, camcorder or mobile phone to the computer and using the file management functions. 2 Chapter 2. Using the computer The Auto run window appears. Click Open folder and view files. If the window does not appear, click Start > Computer.
Adjusting the Volume You can control the volume using the volume control buttons or the volume control program. Adjusting the volume with the buttons Chapter 2. Using the computer Using the Sound Recorder The procedures to record sound using the Windows Recorder are described below. These descriptions are written based on Windows 7, the latest operating system. Therefore, some descriptions and figures may differ from your operating system.
Adjusting the Volume Using SoundAlive The SoundAlive function enables you to experience more stereophonic sound using stereo speakers. • SoundAlive is only supported in Windows 7. Chapter 2. Using the computer ► Basic Mode Music Select this mode to listen to music. Movie Select this mode to watch a movie. Speech Emphasizes voice over other sounds. • The software programs provider may vary, depending on your computer model.
Wired Network (Optional) A wired network is a network environment used for a company network or broadband internet connection at home. Chapter 2. Using the computer 2 60 Connect the LAN cable to the LAN cable port of the Slate PC Dock. • The figures used for the description are of a representative model. Therefore the figures may differ from the real ones. • These descriptions are written based on Windows 7, the latest operating system.
Wired Network (Optional) 4 Select Local Area Connection and click the right button of the touch pad and select Properties. Chapter 2. Using the computer 5 61 Select Internet Protocol Version 4(TCP/IPv4) from the list of Network Components and click Properties. The LAN Device name may differ depending on your computer’s Network Device. • The Network Component name may differ depending on the Operating System Installed.
Wired Network (Optional) 6 Configure the IP settings. When using DHCP, select Obtain an IP address automatically. To use a static IP address, select Use the following IP address, and set the IP address manually. Chapter 2. Using the computer 62 When connected to a 100Mbps/1Gbps wired LAN and the computer exits Sleep/hibernation mode, a message appears informing you of a connection to a 10Mbps/100Mbps wired LAN.