Samsung Galaxy Book2 Go 5G User manual

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User Manual

2
Getting started
3 Device layout and
functions
8 Turning the computer on
and off
10 Unlocking the screen
10 Windows
Basics
11 Keyboard
13 Touchpad
16 SIM or USIM card
(nano-SIM card) tray (5G
models only)
17 Cellular data (5G models
only)
19 Wireless LAN
21 Bluetooth
23 Memory card slot
26 External display
28 Security slot
Apps and features
29 Using applications
29 Updating applications
30 Samsung Account
31 Samsung Settings
32 Samsung Notes
33 Samsung Gallery
34 Galaxy Book Smart
Switch
35 Galaxy Book Experience
35 Screen Recorder
37 SmartThings
37 Second Screen
Settings & Upgrade
38 Display brightness
39 Volume
40 BIOS (Setup utility)
47 Battery
50 Windows recovery
function
50 Q&A
Usage notices
51 Precautions for using the
device
55 Ergonomic tips
59 Safety precautions
Appendix
69 Product specifications
70 Important safety
information
73 Replacement parts and
accessories
76 Regulatory compliance
statements
84 WEEE symbol
information
86 Samsung package
Take-Back program (USA
only)
Table of contents

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Getting started
Device layout and functions
Leaving the screen idle for extended periods may result
in afterimages (screen burn-in) or ghosting. Turn off
the screen, or turn on the screen saver or power saving
mode when you are not using the computer.
•
Features or options may differ depending on the
model.
•
The items marked as optional may not be provided
or may be provided in different locations.
•
Since some space on the storage device is reserved
for system recovery and operations, the available
space on the storage device may be less than the
actual capacity.

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Number/Name Description
1
Microphone
•
You can use the built-in
microphone.
2
Camera
•
Using this camera, you can take
still pictures and record video.
3
Camera indicator
light
•
This indicates the camera
operating status.
4
Display
•
The screen’s images are
displayed here.
5
Power button
•
Turns the computer on and off.
6
Keyboard
•
Enter text or control computer
functions.
7
Touchpad
•
Moves the cursor and selects
options.
•
Functions as a mouse.
Front view
7
4
3
2
5
6
1

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Left view
1 2 3 4
Number/Name Description
1
USB Type-C
port (supports
USB 2.0)
•
Connect the adapter to charge
the computer. You can also use or
charge USB Type-C devices.
2
Operating
status LED
•
Shows the operating status of the
computer.
3
Earpiece/
Headset jack
•
Connect an earpiece or a headset
to the computer to listen to audio.
4
Memory card
slot
•
Insert a memory card into the slot.
Right view
1 2 3 4
Number/Name Description
1
SIM card tray (5G
models only)
•
Insert the SIM or USIM card.
2
USB Type-C port
(supports USB 3.2
Gen1)
•
Connect the adapter to charge
the computer. You can also use
or charge USB Type-C devices.
Also, you can connect external
display devices.
3
USB 2.0 port
•
Connect various peripheral
devices, such as a mouse,
camera, or keyboard.
4
Security slot
•
Secure the computer by
connecting an optional lock and
cable to it.

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•
It may take longer to charge the battery when
charging a connected device.
•
The battery power level may be reduced when
charging a connected device while the computer is
powered by the battery.
•
The charging status of the connected device is not
displayed on the computer.
•
This charging feature may not be available on some
devices.
•
To charge another device when the computer is in
hibernation mode or is turned off, connect to the
USB Type-C port.
The charging feature of the USB Type-C port
Charging the computer
Connect an external power supply (sold separately) to the
USB Type-C port to use it as the auxiliary power or charge the
computer.
Use an external power supply (sold separately) with a rating
level higher than 10 W (5 V, 2 A) that supports USB Type-C or
USB BC 1.2.
Charging a USB Type-C device
Connect and charge your USB Type-C device by connecting it to
the computer.

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Number/Name Description
1
Internal
battery
•
Provides power to the computer
when not connected to an adapter.
•
To remove or replace the internal
battery, take it to a Samsung Service
Center. You will be charged for this
service.
2
Speaker
•
Sound is emitted from the speakers.
3
GPS & LTE &
5G antenna
(5G models
only)
•
Transmits and receives radio waves.
4
Wi-Fi
antenna
•
Transmits and receives radio waves.
If the case on the bottom of the device is replaced, the
laser-carved model name, serial number, and various
logos will not be displayed anymore.
For more information, contact a Samsung Service
Center.
Bottom view
2
2
3
3
3
3
1
4

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Turning the computer on and off
Fully charge the battery using the adapter before using
the computer
for the first time .
Turning the computer on
1 Before turning on the computer, check that the battery is
charged and charge it if necessary.
2 Open the display panel.
3 The computer will turn on when you press the Power
button.

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About Windows Activation
When you turn the computer on for the first time, the Windows
Activation screen appears.
Follow the activation procedures according to the instructions
on the screen to use the computer.
The computer’s date and time may be incorrect when you
turn it on for the first time. They may also be incorrect if the
battery has been fully discharged or removed. To set the date
and time, go to the desktop taskbar and right-click the date
and clock area. Then, select
Adjust date and time and set the
current date and time.
Turning the computer off
1 Select the Start button ( ).
2 Select
→
Shut down .
Save all data before turning off the computer.

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Windows
Microsoft Windows is an operating system that is used to
control a computer.
•
Images and available features may differ depending
on the model and operating system.
•
This manual is designed for Windows 11 and content
may differ depending on the OS version.
•
The image displayed on the desktop screen may
differ between models and OS versions.
Configuring the Windows Settings
You can configure the basic system settings, such as installing
or uninstalling apps and managing accounts, on the Windows
Settings screen.
Select the Start button ( )
→
Settings .
Then, select an option you want to change after the Windows
Settings screen appears.
You can also configure the settings from the Control
Panel like previous OS versions. Select the Start button
()
→
All apps
→
Windows Tools
→
Control Panel .
Unlocking the screen
To unlock the lock screen, do one of the following:
•
Mouse : Click the lock screen.
•
Keyboard : Press any key.
•
Touchpad : Tap the touchpad.
If the account has a password, enter the password to log in
after unlocking the screen.

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•
Press the Fn Lock key. When the Fn Lock key turns on,
press a hot key.
When the Fn Lock key is on, hot keys are activated
without pressing the
Fn key.
Using hot keys
To use keyboard hot keys, do one of the following:
•
Press and hold the Fn key and press a hot key.
Basics
Keyboard
Enter text or access computer functions with the keyboard.
•
Images and available features may differ depending on the model and operating system.
•
The keyboard layout may differ depending on the country. The hot keys will be mainly explained in this manual.

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Key/Icon Description
F9
•
Turn the display on or off.
F10
•
CONNECT : Connect to nearby wireless
devices.
F11
•
Consulting Mode : Invert the screen so
that the image appears normally when the
screen is flipped.
This feature may not be available in
some applications, such as games.
F12
•
Airplane mode : Activate or deactivate
flight mode.
Hot key functions
Key/Icon Description
F1
•
Launch the Windows settings.
F2
•
Screen brightness control : Adjust the
brightness of the display.
F3
F4
•
Display/External monitor : Switch between
the display and an external display
device when an external display device is
connected to the computer.
F5
•
Touchpad : Turn the touchpad function on or
off.
F6
•
Mute : Mute or unmute the audio.
F7
•
Volume control : Adjust the volume level.
F8

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Touchpad
Use the touchpad to move the cursor or select an item. The left
and right buttons of the touchpad act the same as the left and
right buttons of a mouse.
•
Use the touchpad only with fingers. The touchpad
will not recognize actions of other objects.
•
Images and the touchpad layout may differ
depending on the model.
Basic touchpad functions
Moving
To move the cursor, move a finger on the touchpad.
Clicking
Tap the touchpad or press the left touchpad button.
or
Tap
Click
Double-clicking
Double-tap the touchpad or press the left touchpad button
twice.
or
Tap-tap
Click-click

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Gesture functions
Swiping
To scroll up, down, left or right to a desired location, swipe with
two fingers on the touchpad.
or
Pinching
To zoom in, spread two fingers apart while viewing a website,
map, or image. Pinch to zoom out.
Right-clicking
This function enables right-clicking.
To right-click an item, press the right touchpad button.
Click
Dragging
To move an icon or an app tile to a desired location, press and
hold it and then drag it to the target position with the left
touchpad button pressed.
Press and hold
the left touchpad
button
Move

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15
Touchpad lock
Press and hold the Fn key and press the F5 key to lock the
touchpad.
Configuring touchpad gestures
Configure touchpad gestures to use the touchpad more
efficiently.
Select the Start button ( )
→
Settings
→
Bluetooth & devices
→
Touchpad
→
desired options.
Some options in the touchpad settings may not be
available depending on the model.

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SIM or USIM card (nano-SIM card)
tray (5G models only)
Insert the SIM or USIM card.
•
Use only a nano-SIM card (sold separately).
•
Use caution not to lose or let others use the SIM
or USIM card. Samsung is not responsible for any
damages or inconveniences caused by lost or stolen
cards.
•
It is only for data network. The calling feature is not
supported.
•
Some services that require a network connection
may not be available depending on the service
provider.
Installing the SIM or USIM card
1 Insert the ejection pin into the hole on the tray to loosen
the tray.
Ensure that the ejection pin is perpendicular to the
hole. Otherwise, the device may be damaged.
2 Pull out the tray gently from the tray slot.
Be careful to not hurt your fingertip while pulling out
the tray.
3 Place the SIM or USIM card on the tray with the gold-
colored contacts facing downwards.
4 Gently press the SIM or USIM card into the tray to secure it
and insert the tray back into the tray slot.
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2

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Turning the cellular data on
Select the status icons on the taskbar to ensure that the
cellular data is activated.
If the cellular data is not activated, select .
Cellular data will be connected.
2
1
You can change the SIM type for the cellular data
connection.
Select the status icons on the taskbar
→ →
More
mobile settings
, and then select the SIM type ( SIM or
eSIM ) on the Use this SIM for mobile data option.
Cellular data (5G models only)
You can insert the SIM or USIM card or activate the eSIM so you
can access the Internet using your cellular data connection.
Differing from a physical nano-SIM card, an eSIM is an
embedded digital SIM. Using both the nano-SIM card and the
eSIM may result in slower data transfer speeds in some areas.
You may incur additional charges when using a mobile
network.

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Turning the cellular data off
To save battery power, turn off the cellular data when not in
use.
Select the status icons on the taskbar and select .
Cellular data will be disconnected.
2
1

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Connecting to a Wi-Fi network
1 Select the status icons on the taskbar and select on the
WiFi option.
2
1
Wireless LAN
Connect the computer to a wireless network to use the
Internet.
The descriptions below are for computer models with
a Wireless LAN card or device. A Wireless LAN device is
optional. The pictures in this manual may differ from
the actual product depending on the wireless LAN
device model.
About Access Point (AP)
An Access Point (AP) is a network device that bridges wired
and wireless LANs and corresponds to a wireless hub in a wired
network. Multiple devices can be connected to an AP.

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Select the status icons on the taskbar and select .
The Wi-Fi feature is deactivated.
1
2
Flight mode
This disables all wireless functions on your computer. You can
use only non-network services.
To activate
Flight mode , select the status icons on the taskbar
and select
Flight mode . Alternatively, press and hold the Fn
key and press the
F12 key.
2 Select a network from the list of detected wireless
networks and select
Connect automatically
→
Connect .
3 Enter a password, if necessary, and select
Next .
Once the computer has been connected to a wireless
network, it will attempt to connect to it automatically
when it is available. If you require a network password,
contact the system administrator.
Deactivating the Wi-Fi feature
When you are not using the Wi-Fi feature, turn it off to save
battery power.