Samsung NP300E5C Series 3 15.6" Notebook User manual

User Guide

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Contents
Chapter 1. Getting Started
3Before You Start
6Safety Precautions
21 Proper Posture During Computer Use
24 Overview
29 Turning the Computer On and O
Chapter 2. Using Windows 8
32 What is Microsoft Windows 8?
33 Screen At a Glance
35 Using the Charms
37 Using Apps
40 Windows Hot Key Function
Chapter 3. Using the computer
42 Keyboard
45 Touchpad
49 CD Drive (ODD, Optional)
50 Multi Card Slot (Optional)
53 Connecting an External Display Device
58 Adjusting the Volume
60 LCD Brightness Control
61 Wired Network
64 Wireless Network (Optional)
66 Using the Multimedia App (Optional)
70 Samsung Software Update
71 Diagnosing the Computer Status and
Troubleshooting
72 Using the Security Slot (Optional)
Chapter 4. Settings and Upgrade
74 BIOS Setup
76 Setting a Boot Password
79 Changing the Boot Priority
80 Upgrading Memory
82 Battery
Chapter 5. Troubleshooting
88 Recovering/Backing up the Computer (Optional)
95 Reinstalling Windows (Optional)
98 Q&A
Chapter 6. Appendix
104 Important Safety Information
106 Replacement Parts and Accessories
108 Regulatory Compliance Statements
124 WEEE Symbol Information
125 Samsung Packaging Take-Back Program
126 Product Specications
128 Glossary
132 Index

Before You Start 3
Safety Precautions 6
Proper Posture During Computer Use 21
Overview 24
Turning the Computer On and O 29
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Before You Start
Before reading the User Guide, rst 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 dier from the actual appearance of the
product.
This guide decribes procedures for using both the mouse•
and the touchpad.
This manual has been written for the Windows 8 operating•
system. The descriptions and gures may dier depending
on the installed operating system.
The User guide supplied with this computer may vary•
depending on your model.
Using the software
From the•Start Screen, right-click any area and select All
Apps in the bottom right corner. Then, click a desired
program. Or you can simply launch Quick Starter to do
the same.
You can install•Quick Starter from SW Update.

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Before You Start
Safety Precaution Notations
Icon Notation Description
Warning
Failure to follow instructions marked with
this symbol, may cause personal injury
and or fatality.
Caution
Failure to follow instructions marked with
this symbol, may cause slight injury to
yourself or damage your property.
Text Notations
Icon 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
© 2012 Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. owns the copyright of this manual.
No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any
form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, without the
consent of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
The information in this document is subject to change without
notice due to improving the performance of the product.
Samsung Electronics shall not be liable for any data loss. Please
take care to avoid losing any important data and backup your data
to prevent any such data loss.
OS and Software Support
If you change the product’s factory OS (Operating System) to
another OS or if you install software which is not supported by the
product’s original factory OS, you will not receive any technical
support, product exchange or refund. And a fee will be charged
when requesting a service.
Please use your computer with the original factory OS. If you
install an OS other than the factory OS, data may be deleted or the
computer may not start.

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About the Product Capacity Representation
Standard
About the capacity representation of the storage
The capacity of the storage device (HDD, SSD) of the manufacturer
is calculated assuming that 1KB=1,000 Bytes.
However, the operating system (Windows) calculates the storage
device capacity assuming that 1KB=1,024 Bytes, and therefore the
capacity representation of the HDD in Windows is smaller than the
actual capacity due to the dierence in capacity calculation.
(E.g. For a 80GB HDD, Windows represents the capacity as 74.5GB,
80x1,000x1,000x1,000 byte/(1,024x1,024x1,024)byte = 74.505GB)
In addition, the capacity representation in Windows may be even
smaller because some programs such as Recovery may reside in a
hidden area of the HDD.
About Memory Capacity Representation
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
or claims it for further use.
(E.g. For 1GB(=1,024MB) memory installed, Windows may report
the capacity as 1,022MB or less)
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Installation Related
Do not install the product in places exposed
to humidity such as a bathrooms.
There is a danger of electric shock. Use the
product within the operating conditions
specied in the Manufacturers User Guide.
Keep the plastic bags out of the reach of
children.
There is a danger of suocation.
Keep a distance of 15cm or more between
the computer and the wall and do not place
any objects between them.
This may increase the internal temperature of
the computer and may cause an injury.
Safety Precautions
Do not install the computer on a slant or a
place prone to vibrations, or avoid using the
computer in that location for a long time.
This increases the risk that a malfunction or
damage to the product will occur.
Be careful that people are not exposed to
the computer’s ventilator, adapter, etc., as
they generate heat over a long period of
time when your PC is powered on.
Exposing a part of your body close to the heat
from the vent or AC adapter for long periods of
time may cause a burn.
Avoid blocking the vent at the bottom or
side of the computer when using it on a bed
or cushion.
If the vent is blocked, there is a danger of
damaging the computer or overheating the
inside of the computer.
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 dier from actual products.
Warning
Failure to follow instructions marked with this symbol may
cause personal injury and even fatality.
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If the power cord or power outlet makes a
noise, disconnect the power cord from the
wall outlet and contact a service center.
There is a danger of electric shock or re
hazard.
Do not use a damaged or loose main plug or
power cord or power outlet.
There is a danger of electric shock or re
hazard.
Plug the power cord rmly into the power
outlet and AC adapter.
Failure to do so may cause re hazard.
Do not unplug the power cord by pulling
the cable only.
If the cord is damaged, it may cause electric
shock.
Do not bend the power cord excessively or
do not place a heavy object over the power
cord. It is especially important to keep the
power cord out of reach of infants and pets.
If the cord is damaged, it may cause electric
shock or re.
Power Related
The power plug and wall outlet gures may dier
depending on the country specications 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.
There is a danger of electric shock or re
hazard.
Safety Precautions
Warning
Failure to follow instructions marked with this symbol may
cause personal injury and even fatality.

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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.
When the power supply is ungrounded, the
current may leak resulting in electric shock.
If water or another substance enters
the power input jack, AC adapter or the
computer, disconnect the power cord and
contact the service center.
If the notebook computer has an external
type (removable) battery, separate the
battery also.
Damage to the device within the computer
may cause electric shock or re hazard.
Keep the power cord or outlet clean so that
they are not covered with dust.
Failure to do so may result in re.
AC Adapter Usage Precautions
Connect the power cord to the AC adapter
rmly.
Otherwise, there is a danger of re due to an
incomplete contact.
Use only the AC adapter supplied with the
product.
Using another adapter may cause the screen to
icker.
Do not place heavy objects or step onto
the power cord or AC adapter to avoid
damaging the power cord or AC adapter.
If the cord is damaged, there is a danger of
electric shock or re.
Unplug the wall-mount AC adapter (adapter
and plug intergrated type) from the wall
outlet while holding the body and pulling it
in the direction of the arrow.
If you unplug the adapter by holding and
pulling the cable, the adapter may be damaged
and an electric shock, explosive sound or spark
may occur as a result.
Warning
Failure to follow instructions marked with this symbol may
cause personal injury and even fatality.
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Battery Usage Related
Please charge the battery fully before using the
computer for the rst 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.
Unauthorized batteries and adapters may not
meet the proper safety requirements and may
cause problems or malfunctions and result in
an explosion or re.
Warning
Failure to follow instructions marked with this symbol may
cause personal injury and even fatality.
Safety Precautions
Do not use the computer in a badly
ventilated location such as on bedding, on a
pillow or cushion, etc, and do not use it in a
location such as room with oor heating as
it may cause the computer to overheat.
Take care that the computer vents (on the side
or the bottom) are not blocked especially in
these environments. If the vents are blocked,
the computer may overheat and it may cause a
computer problem, or even an explosion.
Do not use the computer in a humid
location such as a bathroom or sauna.
Please use the computer within the
recommended temperature and humidity
range (10~32ºC, 20~80% RH).
Do not close the LCD panel and put the
computer into your bag to move it when it is
still turned on.
If you put the computer into your bag without
turning it o, the computer may overheat and
there is a danger of re. Shut the computer
down properly before moving it.