Samsung Galaxy Book3 User manual

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User Manual

2
Getting started
4 Device layout and functions
10 Turning the computer on and off
12 Unlocking the screen
12 Windows
Basics
13 Keyboard
15 Touchpad
18 Wireless LAN
20 Bluetooth
22 Fingerprint recognition
25 Memory card slot
27 External display
29 Security slot
Apps and features
30 Using apps
31 Samsung Account
32 Samsung Settings
33 Samsung Notes
34 Samsung Update
35 Samsung Flow
35 Samsung Studio Plus
36 Samsung Gallery
37 Samsung Care+
38 Samsung Device Care
39 Bixby
40 Galaxy Book Smart Switch
41 Galaxy Book Experience
42 Online Support(S Service)
43 Studio mode
44 Screen Recorder
45 Quick Search
46 SmartThings
47 Quick Share
47 Second Screen
48 Private Share
Settings & Upgrade
49 Display brightness
51 Volume
52 BIOS (Setup utility)
59 Battery
Table of contents

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Table of contents
Troubleshooting
63 Samsung Recovery
68 Windows recovery function
68 Q&A
Usage notices
71 Precautions for using the device
75 Ergonomic tips
79 Safety precautions
Appendix
89 Product specifications
90 Important safety information
93 Replacement parts and accessories
96 Regulatory compliance statements
104 WEEE symbol information
106 Samsung package Take-Back
program (USA only)

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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
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You can use the built-in
microphone.
2
Camera indicator
light
•
This indicates the camera
operating status.
3
Camera
•
Using this camera, you can take
still pictures and record video.
4
Display
•
The screen’s images are
displayed here.
5
Power button/
Fingerprint
recognition
sensor
•
Turns the computer on and off.
•
The fingerprint recognition
sensor recognizes fingerprints.
Scans a fingerprint to sign in to
Windows, apps, and services.
6
Numeric keypad
•
Enter numbers.
7
Keyboard
•
Enter text or control computer
functions.
8
Touchpad
•
Moves the cursor and selects
options.
•
Functions as a mouse.
Front view
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3
2
1
8
5
6
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Number/Name Description
1
Memory card slot
•
Insert a memory card into the
slot.
2
Earpiece/
Headset jack
•
Connect an earpiece or a
headset to the computer to
listen to audio.
3
USB 3.2 port
•
Connect various accessories,
such as a mouse, camera, or
keyboard.
4
Security slot
•
Secure the computer by
connecting an optional lock and
cable to it.
Right view
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Number/Name Description
1
Operating
status LED
•
Shows the operating status of the
computer.
‒
Red: Charging
‒
Green: Fully charged
‒
Blue: Turned on
2
USB Type-C
port
•
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
HDMI port
•
Used to connect an HDMI cable to
an external device.
4
USB 3.2 port
•
Connect various peripheral
devices, such as a mouse, camera,
or keyboard.
Left view
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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.
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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Bottom view
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Number/Name Description
1
Fan vents
•
Sucks in outside air and discharges
heat generated inside the computer
through these holes.
•
If the vents are blocked the computer
may overheat. Avoid blocking the
vents as this may be dangerous.
2
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.
3
Speaker
•
Sound is emitted from the speakers.
If the case at 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.

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Turning the computer on and off
Fully charge the battery using the supplied 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 turns on automatically when the display
panel is opened.
If the computer does not turn on automatically, press the
Power button.
Set the device to not turn on the computer
automatically when the display panel is opened.
1. SelecttheStartbutton( )
→
All apps
→
Samsung
Settings
.
2. Select
Advanced features
→
Auto booting , and then
select the switch to deactivate it.

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Turning the computer off
1 Select the Start button ( ).
2 Select
→
Shut down .
Save all data before turning off the computer.
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.

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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, from the
Windows Settings.
Select the Start button ( )
→
Settings .
Then, select an option you want to change after the
Settings
window 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 and hold the Fn key and press the F12 key. When the
Fn Lock feature turns on, press a hot key.
When the Fn Lock feature 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
•
Block camera and mic : Limit the use of
the camera and the microphone to prevent
recording.
F11
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Performance mode : Change the system’s
performance mode.
F12
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Fn Lock : Lock the Fn key so that hot keys
can be used without pressing the
Fn key.
If the hot keys do not work properly, install the
Samsung Settings app.
Hot key functions
Key/Icon Description
F1
•
Samsung Settings : Launch the Samsung
Settings
app.
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 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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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 and select the desired options.
Some options in the touchpad settings may not be
available depending on the model.

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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.
Connecting to a Wi-Fi network
1 Select the status icons on the taskbar and select on the
Wi-Fi option.
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2

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Deactivating the Wi-Fi feature
When you are not using the Wi-Fi feature, turn it off to save
battery power.
Select the status icons on the taskbar and select .
The Wi-Fi feature is deactivated.
1
2
Airplane mode
This disables all wireless functions on your computer. You can
use only non-network services.
To activate
Airplane mode , select the status icons on the
taskbar and select .
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.

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Pairing with other Bluetooth devices
1 Select the status icons on the taskbar to ensure that
Bluetooth is activated.
2 Select the Start button ( )
→
Settings
→
Bluetooth &
devices
→
Add device .
Bluetooth
Use Bluetooth to listen to music or exchange data or media
files with other Bluetooth-enabled devices.
•
Samsung is not responsible for the loss, interception,
or misuse of data sent or received by Bluetooth.
•
Always ensure that you share and receive data
with devices that are trusted and properly secured.
If there are obstacles between the devices, the
operating distance may be reduced.
•
Some devices, especially those that are not tested or
approved by the Bluetooth SIG, may be incompatible
with your device.
•
Do not use the Bluetooth feature for illegal purposes
(for example, pirating copies of files or illegally
tapping communications for commercial purposes).
Samsung is not responsible for the repercussion of
illegal use of the Bluetooth feature.