
Internet
security
Samsung
takesanumberof
steps
toprotectits Internet-compatibleSmart
TVs
against unauthorized incursions
and
hacking.
For
example,
certain
sensitive
communications
between
the
TV
and
the Internet
servers
are
encrypted.
In
addition,the
TV's
operating
system
has
adopted controlsto preventthe installation
of
unauthorized
applications.
Although
we
take
steps
to protectyourSmart
TV
and
personal information,
no
Internet-connected
device
or
transmission
is
completely
secure.
We
therefore
encourage
you
totake additional
steps
to
safeguard
your
TV,
secure
yourInternet
connection,
and
minimizethe risk ofunauthorized
access.
These
steps
are
listed below:
•
When
Samsung
releases
software
updates
to improvethesecurity ofyour
TV,
you
should promptlyinstall
these
updates
.
To
automatically
receive
these
updates,
turn
on
Auto
Update
in
the
TV's
menu
(-
>
@3
Settings>
Support>Software Update> Auto
Update).
When
aii update
is
available, a
popup
message
appears
on
the
TV
screen.
Accept
the software
download
and
update
by
selecting
YES
when prompted.
Take
steps
to
secure
your
wireless
access
point
and
network.
Your
access
point's manualshould provide additionaldetails about howto
implementthefollowing
measures:
-
Secure
your
wireless
access
point'smanagement settingswithaunique
password
to prevent unauthorized
changes
tosecurityrelated settings.
-Implementstandard encryption
(e
.
g.,
WPA2
encryption)
on
your
wireless
acc~ss
pointto
secure
your
wireless
network
signal.
-
Secure
access
toyourwireless networkwith ahard-to-guess
password
.
-Confirm your
access
point'sfirewall setting
is
enabled
(if
so
equipped).
-
Make
sure
thatallyourInternet-connected
devices
are
behind
your network'sfirewall.
-Ifyour
access
pointor
modem
has
astandby
mode
button,
use
it
to disconnectyour
home
networkfromthe
Internet
when
it
is
not
in
use.
•
Use
strong
misswords
forallyourInternet
accounts
(Netflix,
Facebook,
etc.).
Ifyour
TV
has
a
camera,
recess
the
camera
intothe
TV's
bezel
when
it
is
not
in
use.
Recessing
the
camera
makes
it
inoperative.
• If
any
unexpected
messages
appear
on
your
TV
screen
requesting
permission
to linka
device
or
enable
a
remote
session,
do
NOT
accept.
•
Do
notvisit
suspicious
web
sites
and
do
notinstall
any
suspicious
programs.
We
recommend
that
users
installonly
those
authorized
apps
provided
by
Samsung
through
Samsung
Smart
Hub.
Figures
and
illustrations
in
this
User
Manual
are
provided
for
reference
only
and
may
differfrom theactual product
appearance.
Product
design
and
specifications
may
change
without
notice.
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