Samsung Galaxy Book S User manual

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Table of contents
Features 1
Mobile continuity 1
Cortana 1
Layers of security 1
Activity history 1
Get started 2
Front view 3
Back view 4
Assemble your device 5
Install aSIM card and memory card 6
Charge the battery 6
Battery Saver 7
Start using your device 7
Restart the device 8
Add an email account 8
Mobile continuity 8
Update the device 10
Taskbar 10
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Start menu 12
App tiles 12
Tablet mode 13
Action center 14
Multi desktop 16
Split screen view 18
Enter text 19
Keyboard backlight 20
Apps 21
Install Apps 22
Uninstall Apps 22
App Settings 22
Samsung apps 23
Samsung Flow 23
Samsung Gallery 23
Samsung Notes 24
SmartThings 26
Microsoft apps 27
Access 27

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Excel 27
Office 27
OneDrive 27
OneNote 27
Outlook 27
PowerPoint 27
Publisher 28
Skype 28
Word 28
Settings 29
Access Settings 30
Connections 30
Devices 30
Network and Internet 31
Display 31
Lock Screen and Security 32
Windows Hello Face 32
Windows Hello Fingerprint 32
Windows Hello PIN 32

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Security Key 33
Password 33
Picture Password 33
Require sign-in 33
Dynamic Lock 33
Sign-in privacy options 34
Privacy 34
Update and Security 35
Device Maintenance 36
System 36
Time and Language 37
Book Settings 38
Accounts 38
Accessibility 39
Ease of Access 39
Other settings 40
Phone 40
Gaming 40

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Learn more 41
Videos 41
Smart Simulator 41
Tips 41
Samsung Care 41
Talk to an agent 41
Legal information 42
End User License Agreement for Software (EULA) 42
Restricting children’s access to your device 43

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Features
Mobile continuity
Transition between your supported mobile devices and personal computers for
messaging, phone calls, receiving notifications, screen mirroring, and sharing
multimedia files. See Mobile continuity on page 8.
Cortana
Cortana is your digital agent. She’ll help you get things done. The more you
use Cortana, the more personalized your experience will be. See Cortana on
page 10.
Layers of security
Apply avariety of biometric and advanced security locks to secure your device.
See Lock Screen and Security on page 32.
Activity history
Continue what you were doing when you switch to different devices. See
support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4468227/windows-10-activity-history-and-
your-privacy-microsoft-privacy.

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Front view
Back view
Assemble your device
Start using your device
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Front view
Touchscreen
Touchpad
Power key/
Fingerprint
sensor
Keyboard Status LED
Camera
indicator
light
Camera
Microphones
Devices and software are constantly evolving —the illustrations you see here are for reference only.

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Back view
SIM and
memory card
tray
Headset jack
USB charger/
Audio port
Speaker
Speaker
USB charger/
Audio port
Devices and software are constantly evolving —the illustrations you see here are for reference only.

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Assemble your device
Devices and software are constantly evolving —the illustrations you see here are for reference only.
NOTE Use only charging devices and batteries (if applicable) that are approved
by Samsung. Samsung charging devices and batteries are designed for your
device to maximize battery life. Using other charging devices and batteries may
void your warranty and may cause damage.

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Install aSIM card and memory card
Devices and software are constantly evolving —the illustrations you see here are for reference only.
1. Slide the SIM card/Memory card tray out the slot.
2. Place the SIM card and memory card in the tray with the gold contacts facing
down.
3. Slide the SIM card/Memory card tray back into the slot.
Charge the battery
Your device is powered by arechargeable battery. Acharger (charging head and USB
cable) is included with the device for charging the battery from apower outlet.
1. Insert the USB cable into the USB charger port.
2. Connect the USB cable to the charging head, and then plug the charging head
into astandard outlet.
3. Unplug the charging head from the outlet and remove the USB cable from the
device when charging is complete.
TIP While charging, the device and the charger may become hot and stop
charging. This usually does not affect the device’s lifespan or performance and is
in the device’s normal range of operation. Disconnect the charger from the device
and wait for the device to cool down. For more information, visit
samsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS00076952.

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Battery Saver
Save battery power by limiting the device’s functions.
1. On the taskbar, tap Start >Settings >System >Battery.
2. Tap the checkmark next to Turn battery saver on automatically if my battery
falls below to activate it.
3. Drag the slider to the desired remaining battery percentage.
For aquick check of your battery level, view the battery charge indicator located in
the bottom right corner of your device’s display. Asolid color ()indicates afull
charge.
Start using your device
The instructions below explain how to turn your device on or off.
To turn the device on:
◌Press and hold the Power key until the device turns on.
To turn the device off:
◌Tap Start >Power >Shut down.
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In Tablet mode, tap Power >Shut down.
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Press and hold the Power key until the locked screen appears, and then drag the
locked screen downwards.

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Restart the device
To restart the device:
◌Tap Start >Power >Restart.
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In Tablet mode, tap Power >Restart.
If your device is frozen and unresponsive:
1. Press and hold the Power key for more than 10 seconds until the device turns off.
2. Press and hold the Power key again to restart it.
Add an email account
Add an email account to your device.
1. On the taskbar, tap Start >Settings.
2. Tap Accounts >Email &accounts.
3. Tap Add an account and follow the prompts.
Mobile continuity
Phone calls, messages, photo and video storage, and other functions of your device
can be accessed and integrated across compatible mobile devices and computers.
Link to Windows
Achieve mobile continuity between your Samsung Book Sand aSamsung Galaxy
smartphone. Get instant access to your smartphone’s photos, messages, and more by
linking your devices.
This feature is only available on supported Samsung Galaxy smartphones. See
support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4531317/setting-up-and-using-link-to-windows for
additional information.
1. On the smartphone, from Settings, tap Advanced features >Link to Windows.
2. Tap to enable this feature.
3. Sign in to your Microsoft account.

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Samsung DeX
Samsung DeX is aservice that allows you to use asmartphone like acomputer by
connecting aSamsung Galaxy smartphone to your Galaxy Book S. Accomplish
tasks you want done on asmartphone quickly and easily on alarge screen using a
keyboard and touchpad. While using Samsung DeX, you can also use the
connected smartphone. This feature is only available for smartphones that support
Samsung DeX.
Install Samsung DeX
The Samsung DeX app must be downloaded and installed on both the smartphone and
PC.
1. Connect your smartphone to the Book Swith aUSB cable.
2. Follow the instructions provided on your devices for downloading and installing
the DeX for PC software.
3. After the software is installed, disconnect the USB cable from one device, and
then reconnect it. The Samsung DeX window opens on the Windows screen.
Use Samsung DeX
When Samsung DeX is active, you can control the smartphone on both the PC screen
and the smartphone screen.
•Tap icons in the Samsung DeX window or use the touchpad to interface with the
smartphone.
•Use the keyboard enter text.
•Drag and drop files to transfer them between the smartphone and Book S.
Exit Samsung DeX
Ending asession of Samsung DeX can be done in two ways:
•In Windows, tap Close on the Samsung DeX window.
•Disconnect the USB cable.

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Update the device
Keep your device up to date by downloading and installing updates, such as service
packs and patches, for the operating system and other Microsoft®apps. You must have
astable internet connection to use this feature.
The device is set to download and install updates automatically.
To check for available updates manually:
1. On the taskbar, tap Start >Settings.
2. Tap Update &security >Windows update >Check for updates.
Taskbar
The bottom area of the screen is the taskbar. You can access the Start menu,
launch Cortana, view notification icons, and more on the taskbar.
Cortana
Search for awide variety of content on the device or web with akeyword.
•Tap Type here to search on the taskbar and enter akeyword in the search field.
•Tap Talk to Cortana to use your voice.
Cortana Settings
Search for awide variety of content on the device or web with akeyword.
◌On the taskbar, tap Start >Settings >Cortana,and tap an option:
•Talk to Cortana:Set up shortcuts and test your microphone.
•Permissions:Customize your Cortana permissions and history.
•More details:View more information about Cortana.

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Task View
Task view allows you to work on various tasks simultaneously from multiple desktops.
1. On the taskbar, tap Task view.
2. Select athumbnail to activate the desktop.
NOTE You can also access Task view by swiping from the left edge of the screen.
To add adesktop:
◌On the desktop thumbnails list, tap New desktop.
To delete adesktop:
◌On the desktop thumbnails list, tap Delete on adesktop.
Manage shortcuts
To pin ashortcut to the taskbar:
1. On the taskbar, tap Start.
2. Touch and hold an app tile listed on the right side of the start menu, and
then tap More options.
3. TapMore >Pin to taskbar.
To delete ashortcut:
1. Touch and hold an app tile, and then tap More options.
2. Tap More >Unpin from taskbar.
Manage taskbar notifications
Customize what system icons display in the notification area.
1. On the taskbar tap Start >Settings >Personalization.
2. Tap Taskbar,and under Notification area select system icons to display.

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Start menu
Access frequently used apps, shortcuts to other locations on your device, and more.
◌On the taskbar, tap Start.
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App tiles
You can pin your favorite apps on the app tile area of the Start menu for quick access.
Add an App tile
1. On the taskbar, tap Start.
2. Touch and hold an app, and then tap Pin to Start.
•To move atile, touch and hold atile, and then drag it to anew location.
•To adjust the size of atile, touch and hold atile, and then tap More
options >Resize.
•For more options like reviewing an app, touch and hold atile, and then tap
More options >More.

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Remove an App tile
1. On the taskbar, tap Start.
2. Touch and hold an app in the list, and then tap More options >Unpin from
start.
Tablet mode
You can switch between PC mode and tablet mode. In Tablet mode, the full Start
menu screen will be the Start screen. Switching to tablet mode makes the device
more touch-friendly.
To switch to tablet mode, on the taskbar:
◌Tap Action center >Tablet mode.
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Swipe from the right edge of the screen towards the center of the screen, and
then tap Tablet mode.
To return toPC mode:
◌Tap Tablet mode again.

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Action center
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Use the Action center
You can view new notifications from Windows and apps, and use quick action buttons.
◌To open the Action center panel, on the taskbar, tap Action center.
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Swipe from the right edge of the screen.
Quick action buttons
Quick action buttons allow you to easily adjust frequently used settings, such as
activating Wi-Fi.
1. On the taskbar, tap Action center.
2. Tap Expand to view all quick action buttons.
•Tap Collapse to hide most quick action buttons.