Samsung Odyssey NP850XBC-X01US User manual

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User Manual

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Getting started
3 About this manual
7 Layout
13 Turning the computer on
and off
15 Unlocking the screen
15 Windows
Basics
17 Keyboard
19 Touchpad
22 External display
24 Wired LAN
27 Wireless LAN
29 Using the security slot
Applications
30 Using applications
31 Samsung Settings
32 Samsung Security
34 Samsung Update
35 Online Support (S Service)
36 Samsung PC Help (Self-
help application)
37 Samsung PC Cleaner
Settings & Upgrade
38 LCD brightness
40 Volume
41 BIOS (Setup utility)
47 Battery
Troubleshooting
50 Samsung Recovery
55 Windows recovery
function
55 Q&A
Appendix
58 Product specifications
59 Ergonomic tips
63 Powering your device
64 Safety precautions
74 Important safety
information
77 Replacement parts and
accessories
80 Regulatory compliance
statements
88 WEEE symbol information
90 Samsung package Take-
Back program
Table of contents

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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 © 2019 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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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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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
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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.
Power button
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Turns the computer on and off.
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Shows the operating status of the
computer.
–
Blue : Charging
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Green : Fully charged
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Red : Turned on
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Purple : Beast mode on
Front view
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Number/Name Description
Fan vents
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Sucks in outside air and
discharges heat generated inside
the computer through these
holes.
Keyboard
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Enter text or control computer
functions.
Touchpad
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Moves the cursor and selects
options.
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Functions as a mouse.
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Avoid blocking the vents. The computer may overheat
or it may not work properly.
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When Beast mode is on, the computer’s surface
temperature and the speed of the fan inside the
computer may increase to improve performance.
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Number/Name Description
Earpiece/
Headset jack
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Connect an earpiece or a headset
to the computer to listen to audio.
USB 3.0 port
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Connect various peripheral
devices, such as a mouse, camera,
or keyboard.
Fan vents
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Sucks in outside air and
discharges heat generated inside
the computer through these
holes.
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If the vents are blocked the
computer may overheat. Avoid
blocking the vents as this may be
dangerous.
Security slot
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Secure the computer by
connecting an optional lock and
cable to it.
Right view
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