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
•
This user manual is specially designed to detail the computer’s
functions and features.
•
The user manual supplied with the computer may vary
depending on the model.
•
Please read this manual before using the computer to ensure
safe and proper use.
•
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.
•
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.
•
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.
•
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.
•
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.
•
The ENERGY STAR Program has reduced greenhouse gas
emissions and saved energy through voluntary labeling.
•
Power management setting of this product has been enabled
by default, and has various timing settings from 1 minute to
5 hours.
•
The product can wake with a button press on the chassis from
sleep mode.
Trademarks
•
Samsung and the Samsung logo are trademarks or registered
trademarks of Samsung Electronics.
•
Intel and Core are trademarks or registered trademarks of the
Intel Corporation.
•
Microsoft, MS-DOS, and Windows are trademarks or registered
trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation.
•
Bluetooth®is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
worldwide.
•
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
►
For 13.3 inch models
12
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
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
•
This indicates the camera
operating status.
Camera (optional)
•
Using this camera, you can take
still pictures and record video.
Microphone
•
You can use the built-in
microphone.
LCD
•
The screen’s images are displayed
here.
Operating
status LED and
illumination
sensor (optional)
•
Shows the operating status of the
computer.
Power button
•
Turns the computer on and off.
Keyboard
•
Enter text or control computer
functions.
Fingerprint
recognition
sensor
•
Scans a fingerprint to unlock the
screen.
Touchpad
•
Moves the cursor and selects
options.
•
Functions as a mouse.
►
For 15 inch models
12
3
4
5
6
7
8
9

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Number/Name Description
Operating status
LED
•
Shows the operating status of the
computer.
–
Red : Charging
–
Green : Fully charged
–
Blue : Turned on
Illumination
sensor (optional)
•
The sensor detects the ambient
light.
•
If the ambient light level becomes
too low, the computer’s backlight
will automatically turn on.
•
If there is sufficient ambient
lighting, the computer’s backlight
will automatically turn off.
•
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
•
Connect various peripheral
devices, such as a mouse, camera,
or keyboard.
USB 2.0 port
•
Connect various peripheral
devices, such as a mouse, camera,
or keyboard.
HDMI port
•
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)
•
Insert a memory card into the slot.
USB 3.0 port
•
Connect various peripheral
devices, such as a mouse, camera,
or keyboard.
HDMI port
•
Used to connect an HDMI cable to
an external device.

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►
For 15 inch models
1 32 4
►Type A
1 32 4
►Type B
Left view
►
For 13.3 inch models
1 32 4

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The charging feature of the USB-C™port or
Thunderbolt™3 port
Charging the computer
Connect an external power supply (sold separately) to the
USB-C™port or Thunderbolt™3 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-C™or USB BC 1.2.
Charging a USB-C™device or Thunderbolt™3 device
Connect and charge your USB-C™or Thunderbolt™3 device by
connecting it to the computer.
•
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.
Number/Name Description
DC jack
•
This jack connects to the AC adapter
to supply power to the computer.
USB 3.0 port
•
Connect various peripheral devices,
such as a mouse, camera, or
keyboard.
USB-C™port
(optional)
•
Connect and charge a USB-C™
device, or connect to an external
display device.
Purchase an adapter separately
to connect to an external
display.
Thunderbolt™3
port (optional)
•
Connect and charge a USB-C™and
Thunderbolt™3 device, or connect
to an external display device.
•
Some features may not be
supported depending on
your device’s specifications.
•
Purchase an adapter
separately to connect to an
external display.
Earpiece/
Headset jack
•
Connect an earpiece or a headset to
the computer to listen to audio.

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Number/Name Description
Fan vents
•
The internal heat of the computer is
emitted through these holes.
•
If the vents are blocked the
computer may overheat. Avoid
blocking the vents as this may be
dangerous.
Internal battery
•
Provides power to the computer
when not connected to an AC
adapter.
•
To remove or replace the internal
battery, take it to a Samsung Service
Center. You will be charged for this
service.
Speaker
•
Sound is emitted from the speakers.
If the bottom of the computer is replaced, the model
name, serial number, and some logos will no longer be
present. For more information, contact the Samsung
Service Center to request assistance.
Bottom view
1
2
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3 The computer turns on automatically when the LCD panel is
opened.
If the computer does not turn on automatically, press the
Power button.
Set the device not to automatically turn on the computer
when the LCD panel is opened.
1. Select the Start button ( )
→
Samsung Settings .
2. Select
System
→
Auto booting
→
Off .
Turning the computer on and off
Fully charge the battery using the AC 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 LCD panel.

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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.
•
Since the procedures to turn the computer off may
differ depending on the installed operating system,
turn the computer off according to the procedures for
the purchased operating system.
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 clock area. Then, select
Adjust date/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.
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Images and available features may differ depending on
the model and operating system.
•
This manual is designed for Windows 10 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 ( )
→
.
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 ( )
→
Windows System
→
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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•
You can enable or disable push notifications for
applications. You can also set personalized hot keys
to appear in the action center by selecting the Start
button ( )
→ →
System
→
Notifications &
actions
.
•
Select Expand or Collapse to expand or minimize the
action center menu and select the feature you want to
use.
Action Center
The Windows 10 action center allows you to receive system
notifications, such as updates, and push notifications, such as
emails and SNS updates. You can also adjust settings conveniently.
For example, you can select wireless network options or adjust the
volume and screen brightness via hot keys in the action center.
Checking notifications
1 Select on the taskbar.
2 When the action center panel appears, select a message to
check it.

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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.
•
Press the Fn Lock key. When the Fn Lock key LED 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.
+

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Key/Icon Description
F10
•
Outdoor Mode : Set the screen brightness
to the maximum level. Improve the screen’s
visibility when you use the computer in bright
places or next to windows.
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
•
Wi-Fi network : Turn the Wi-Fi feature on or off.
Fn +
•
Right-click : Perform the right-click function.
If the hot keys do not work properly, install the Samsung
Settings
application.
Hot key functions
Key/Icon Description
F1
•
Samsung Settings : Launch the Samsung
Settings
application.
F2
•
Screen brightness control : Adjust the
brightness of the display.
F3
F4
•
LCD/External monitor : Switch between the
LCD 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
F9
•
Keyboard backlight : Adjust the keyboard
backlight’s brightness level or turn off the
keyboard backlight.

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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
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.