Samsung NP900X3N-K03US User manual

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User Manual

2
Getting started
3 About this manual
7 Layout
14 Turning the computer on
and off
16 Unlocking the screen
16 Windows
Basics
18 Keyboard
20 Touchpad
23 Fingerprint recognition
26 Memory card
29 External display
31 Wireless LAN
33 Thunderbolt™3
(optional)
Applications
35 Using applications
36 Samsung Settings
37 Samsung Security
39 Samsung Update
40 Online Support (S Service)
41 Samsung PC Help
(Self-help application)
42 Samsung PC Cleaner
Settings & Upgrade
43 LCD brightness
45 Volume
46 BIOS (Setup utility)
52 Battery
Troubleshooting
55 Samsung Recovery
60 Windows recovery
function
60 Q&A
Appendix
64 Product specifications
65 Ergonomic tips
69 Powering your device
71 Safety precautions
81 Important safety
information
84 Replacement parts and
accessories
87 Regulatory compliance
statements
95 WEEE symbol information
97 Samsung package Take-
Back program
Table of contents

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Getting started
About this manual
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This user manual is specially designed to detail the computer’s
functions and features.
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The user manual supplied with the computer may vary
depending on the model.
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Please read this manual before using the computer to ensure
safe and proper use.
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Optional accessories, some devices, and software referred to
in this manual may not be provided or may not be subject to
upgrades. Note that the computer environment referred in
the user manual may not be the same as your environment.
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Descriptions are based on the computer’s default settings
and the Windows 10 operating system. Available features and
additional services may vary depending on the computer or
operating system.
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This user manual describes procedures for using the
touchpad, mouse and touch screen. Instructions for using the
touch screen are for models with the touch screen feature.
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Images and screenshots are those of the representative model
of the series and may differ in appearance from the actual
product.
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Content may differ from the final product and is subject to
change without prior notice. For the latest version of the
manual, refer to the Samsung website, www.samsung.com.

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Copyright
Copyright © 2016 Samsung Electronics
This manual is protected under international copyright laws.
No part of this manual may be reproduced, distributed, translated,
or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or
mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or storing in any
information storage and retrieval system, without the prior written
permission of Samsung Electronics.
Computer specifications or the contents of this manual may
be changed without prior notice due to an upgrade of the
computer’s functions.
Instructional icons and expressions
Warning : situations that could cause injury to yourself or
others
Caution : situations that could cause damage to the
computer or other equipment
Note : notes, usage tips, or additional information
The path you should follow to carry out an instruction. For
example, “select
Settings
→
Devices ”indicates that you
should select
Settings and then Devices .
Select Click the mouse or tap the touchpad or touch screen.

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HDMI, the HDMI logo, and
the term High Definition
Multimedia Interface are
trademarks or registered
trademarks of HDMI Licensing
LLC.
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Thunderbolt and the Thunderbolt logo are trademarks of Intel
Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries.
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All other trademarks and copyrights are the property of their
respective owners.
As an ENERGY STAR®Partner,
Samsung has determined that this
product meets the ENERGY STAR®
guidelines for energy efficiency.
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The ENERGY STAR Program has reduced greenhouse gas
emissions and saved energy through voluntary labeling.
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Power management setting of this product has been enabled
by default, and has various timing settings from 1 minute to
5 hours.
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The product can wake with a button press on the chassis from
sleep mode.
Trademarks
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Samsung and the Samsung logo are trademarks or registered
trademarks of Samsung Electronics.
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Intel and Core are trademarks or registered trademarks of the
Intel Corporation.
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Microsoft, MS-DOS, and Windows are trademarks or registered
trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation.
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Bluetooth®is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
worldwide.
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Wi-Fi®, Wi-Fi Protected Setup™, Wi-Fi Direct™, Wi-Fi
CERTIFIED™, and the Wi-Fi logo are registered trademarks of
the Wi-Fi Alliance.

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Product capacity representation
Storage capacity representation
The capacity of the storage device (HDD, SSD) of the manufacturer
is calculated assuming that 1 KB = 1,000 Bytes.
However, the operating system (Windows) calculates the storage
device capacity assuming that 1 KB = 1,024 Bytes. Therefore, the
available capacity of the HDD in Windows is smaller than the
actual capacity due to the difference in capacity calculation. For
example, for an 80 GB HDD, Windows calculates the capacity as
74.5 GB, (80x1,000x1,000x1,000) Bytes/(1,024x1,024x1,024) Bytes
= 74.505 GB.
In addition, the capacity representation in Windows may be even
smaller because some programs, such as Samsung Recovery, may
reside in a hidden area of the HDD.
Memory capacity representation
The available memory capacity in Windows is less than the actual
capacity of memory. This is because some memory is required for
regular system operations.
For example, for 1 GB (= 1,024 MB) memory installed, Windows
may report the capacity as 1,022 MB or less.
Data precautions
Samsung Electronics shall not be liable for any data loss. Please
take care to avoid losing any important data and back up your
data to prevent any such data loss.
Operating system 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.
* Please use Windows 10 64-bit only for this model.

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Front view
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For 13.3 inch models
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3
4
5
6
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8
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Layout
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Features or options may differ depending on the model.
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The items marked as optional may not be provided or
may be provided in different locations.
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Since some space on the SSD is reserved for system
recovery and operations, the available space on the SSD
may be less than the actual capacity.

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Number/Name Description
Camera indicator
light
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This indicates the camera
operating status.
Camera (optional)
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Using this camera, you can take
still pictures and record video.
Microphone
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You can use the built-in
microphone.
LCD
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The screen’s images are displayed
here.
Operating
status LED and
illumination
sensor (optional)
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Shows the operating status of the
computer.
Power button
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Turns the computer on and off.
Keyboard
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Enter text or control computer
functions.
Fingerprint
recognition
sensor
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Scans a fingerprint to unlock the
screen.
Touchpad
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Moves the cursor and selects
options.
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Functions as a mouse.
►
For 15 inch models
12
3
4
5
6
7
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9

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Number/Name Description
Operating status
LED
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Shows the operating status of the
computer.
–
Red : Charging
–
Green : Fully charged
–
Blue : Turned on
Illumination
sensor (optional)
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The sensor detects the ambient
light.
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If the ambient light level becomes
too low, the computer’s backlight
will automatically turn on.
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If there is sufficient ambient
lighting, the computer’s backlight
will automatically turn off.
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Do not block the sensor.
Operating status LED and illumination
sensor

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►
For 15 inch models
1 32 4
Number/Name Description
Memory card slot
(optional)
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Insert a memory card into the slot.
USB 3.0 port
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Connect various peripheral
devices, such as a mouse, camera,
or keyboard.
USB 2.0 port
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Connect various peripheral
devices, such as a mouse, camera,
or keyboard.
HDMI port
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Used to connect an HDMI cable to
an external device.
Right view
►
For 13.3 inch models
1 2 3
Number/Name Description
Memory card slot
(optional)
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Insert a memory card into the slot.
USB 3.0 port
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Connect various peripheral
devices, such as a mouse, camera,
or keyboard.
HDMI port
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Used to connect an HDMI cable to
an external device.