Samsung Electronics Co NP900X3F Notebook PC User Manual user guide 03

Samsung Electronics Co Ltd Notebook PC user guide 03

user guide_03

4041Chapter 2 Using Windows 8 Windows Hot Key FunctionYou can use the following convenient hot keys in Windows 8. Function Hot Keys Function DescriptionDisplaying the Start Screen Windows Key Switches to Start mode.Displaying the Desktop Windows Key + D Switches to Desktop mode.Running the Charms Windows Key + C Activates the Charms.Locking the Screen Windows Key + L Locks the screen.Opening the Ease of Access CenterWindows Key + U Opens the Ease of Access Center conguration.Opening the Second Screen SettingsWindows Key + P Opens the External Monitor Settings menu.Opening the Advanced Management ToolWindows Key + X Opens the Advanced Management Tool.Exit App Alt + F4 Exits the currently running App.
Keyboard 43Touchpad 46External-type CD drive (ODD, To be purchased) 50Multi Card Slot (Optional) 52Connecting an External Display Device 55Adjusting the Volume 59LCD Brightness Control 61Wired Network 62Wireless Network (Optional) 66Mobile broadband (Wireless WAN, Optional) 68Using the TPM Security Device (Optional) 69Using the Multimedia App (Optional) 78Samsung Software Update 82Diagnosing the Computer Status and Troubleshooting 83Chapter 3. Using the computer
43Chapter 3. Using the computerKeyboardShortcut key functions and procedures are discussed in the following sections.The keyboard image may dier from the actual keyboard.• The keyboard may dier depending on your country. The following mainly describes the shortcut keys.• Shortcut KeysPress both the Fn key and hot key at the same time. Alternatively, press the Fn Lock key as well as a hot key to use the hot key functions more easily.► Method 1 +Shortcut Keys► Method 21 Fn Lock On: The Blue LED is turned On 2 Shortcut Keys
44Chapter 3. Using the computerKeyboardShortcut Keys Name FunctionSettings The Samsung software control program, the Settings, is launched.Screen Brightness Control Controls the screen brightness.LCD/External Monitor Switches the screen output to the LCD or external monitor when an external monitor (or TV) is connected to the computer.Touchpad Turns the Touchpad function on or o.When using an external mouse only, you can turn the Touchpad o.Mute Press this button to turn the audio on or o.Volume Control Controls the volume.Keyboard Backlight Brightness Control (Optional)When it is dark or when the illumination sensor is turned o, you can manually control the brightness of the keyboard backlight.Silent Mode Reduces the Fan noise so that users can use the computer without hearing noise. Airplane Mode Turns all wireless network devices on or o. (Only for models with a wireless network device.)
4445Chapter 3. Using the computerKeyboardOther Function Keys (Optional)Performs the right-click mouse function (touchpad).• + If you press the • Fn Lock key, you can use the hot key functions without pressing the Fn key.If the hot keys do not work properly, you have to install the Settings.
46Chapter 3. Using the computerTouchpadThe touchpad provides the same function as a mouse and the left and right buttons of the touchpad plays the role of the left and right buttons of a mouse.Touch the touchpad with your ngers only. • Anything other than your ngers, such as a ball-point pen, will not be recognized by the touchpad.If you touch the Touchpad or press the Touchpad buttons • while booting up, the Windows boot time may be extended.Basic Touchpad FunctionsMoving the cursor on the screenPlace your nger on the touchpad slightly and move your nger.The mouse cursor will move accordingly. Move your nger in the direction you wish to move the cursor.Click FunctionPlace a nger on the touchpad and click on an item once. Alternatively, press the left button once quickly and release it.TapClickorDouble-Click FunctionPut your nger on the touchpad and quickly tap twice with your nger on an item you want.Alternatively, press the left touchpad button twice quickly.ClickClickTapTapor
4647Chapter 3. Using the computerRight Button FunctionThis corresponds to clicking the right mouse button.Press the right touchpad button once. The corresponding pop-up menu appears.ClickDrag FunctionDragging refers to moving an item to another place after selecting it.Press and hold down the left touchpad button over an item you want to drag and move the item to the new location.Holding down the left touchpad buttonMoveThe Gesture Function of the Touchpad (Optional)The Touchpad Gesture function may not be provided and the version of the function may dier depending on the model. Some usage procedures may dier depending on the version.Conguring the Gesture FunctionSome gesture functions may not be congured.In this case, you can congure them using the following path.1 On the Desktop, click the Charms menu > Settings áᔪŖᮁ᜽᯲ᰆ⊹ᖅᱶ > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Touchpad icon.2 When the Touchpad Settings window appears, click the corresponding item in the Select an Item to Congure setting to select the checkbox for the corresponding item.To cancel the Gesture function, deselect the checkbox for the corresponding item in the Touchpad Settings window. Touchpad
48Chapter 3. Using the computerThe Scroll FunctionThis function is the same as the scroll area of the Touchpad.If you place two ngers over the Touchpad and move them up, down, left or right, the screen is scrolled up, down, left or right accordingly.orZoom FunctionsIf you place two ngers over the Touchpad together or apart, the current image or text is zoomed in or out.Zoom-outZoom-inorCharms Menu Activating Function If you place your nger on the right edge of the touch pad and drag your nger toward the center, the Charms menu appears. Displaying Additional Menu(s) of a Currently Running AppPlace your nger at the edge of the top area on the touch pad and drag your nger toward the center, and the menu of the currently running App appears. Touchpad
4849Chapter 3. Using the computerLast Run Window Opening FunctionPlace your nger on the left edge of the touch pad and drag your nger towards the center to activate a previously operating program from among the currently running programs. Touchpad On/O FunctionLocking with shortcut keysIf you want to use the mouse only without using the touchpad, you can turn the touchpad o.To lock the touchpad function, press the + keys.Alternatively, press the key and then press the key to turn the touchpad function o.You can set the touchpad and touchpad button settings in the tabs that appear when clicking Charms menu on the Desktop > Settings > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Touchpad.Auto-locking when connecting USB mouseIf an external USB pointing device is connected in the Charms menu in Desktop > Settings > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Touchpad, check Disabled to disable the touchpad feature when connecting to the USB mouse.This auto-locking function is not provided for some models.Touchpad
50Chapter 3. Using the computerThis computer supports an external USB CD-ROM drive (can be additionally purchased).Check if the interface type of the external CD-ROM drive is a USB type. For detailed specications, refer to the catalog.Do not insert a cracked or scratched CD. • Otherwise, the CD may break and damage the optical disk drive when the CD rotates at a high speed.When you clean a CD or DVD title, wipe with a soft cloth • from inside to outside.Do not eject a CD when the CD operating LED is on.• The gures used for the description are of a representative • model. Therefore the gures may dier from the real ones.Using a CD that is not in the shape of a circle is not • recommended.Connecting the CD DriveConnect the CD drive to the USB port.USB portExternal-type CD drive (ODD, To be purchased)
5051Chapter 3. Using the computerInserting and Ejecting a CD1 Press the Eject button of the CD drive.Status IndicatorEject ButtonEmergency Hole2 When the CD tray opens, insert a CD or DVD and push the tray in until it clicks.3 Push the CD tray inward until it clicks.The CD drive status indicator is turned on.A CD drive’s reading and writing speed may dier • depending on the condition and type of the media.To eject a CD when the CD drive does not work or the • computer is o, place the end of a paper clip ( ) into the Emergency Hole until the CD tray is ejected.External-type CD drive (ODD, To be purchased)
52Chapter 3. Using the computerMulti Card Slot (Optional)Using the multi-card slot, you can read and write data on various types of memory cards.When you insert a memory card, make sure to insert the memory card in the correct direction. Pushing an incorrectly inserted memory card may damage the card itself or the slot.You can use memory cards as a removable disk and • conveniently exchange data with digital devices such as a digital camera, etc.Separately purchase memory cards of your desired • capacity.The color of the multi-card slot may dier from the picture • in this manual.Before using the slot, remove the dummy card from inside • the slot. (Only for models providing dummy cards.)Insert the memory card into the multi-card slot in the • direction printed on the slot.For memory cards marked with ‘*’, you must insert them • into a specied adapter and then insert the adapter into the multi-card slot. Inserting such memory cards directly into the multi-card slot without using a specied adapter may damage the computer.The computer may not recognize the device depending on • the status of the specied adapter.Micro SD / SD slot,*micro SD (T-Flash), *micro SDHC,*micro SDXC, *micro SDXC UHS-I,SD, *mini SD, SDHC, *mini SDHC,SDHC UHS-I, SDXC, SDXC UHS-I Memory Card NamingThe following table shows the full names of memory cards for each abbreviation.Abbreviation Memory Card’s NameSD Secure Digital*mini SD mini Secure Digital*micro SD micro Secure DigitalSDHC Secure Digital High Capacity*mini SDHC mini Secure Digital High Capacity*micro SDHC micro Secure Digital High CapacitySDHC UHS-I Secure Digital High Capacity Ultra High Speed Phase ISDXC Secure Digital eXtended Capacity*micro SDXC micro Secure Digital eXtended CapacitySDXC UHS-I Secure Digital eXtended Capacity Ultra High Speed Phase I*micro SDXC UHS-I micro Secure Digital eXtended Capacity Ultra High Speed Phase I
5253Chapter 3. Using the computerMulti Card Slot (Optional)1 Insert a memory card into the multi-card slot in the correct direction.2 The following message appears on the top right. Click to open the folder and click View Files.If a message appears to notify you of any problem, click the corresponding window > Continue without Scanning. You can perform the following process described in No. 3.3 Windows Explorer runs on the Desktop. You can save, move and delete data on the corresponding drive.To remove a memory cardRemove the card while holding the tip of the card.Alternatively, push the tip of the card in and then remove it once it pops up.
54Chapter 3. Using the computerMulti Card Slot (Optional)To format a memory cardWhen using the memory card for the rst time, you must format the card before using it.Formatting a card deletes all data saved on the card. If the card includes data, backup the data before formatting it.1 Click the Windows Explorer icon in the taskbar on the Desktop.2 Right-click over a card drive with the touchpad and select Format.3 Click Start to the formatting.To share a memory card with a digital device such as digital • camera, it is recommended to format the memory card in the digital device before use. If you format a memory card on the computer and then insert the memory into the digital device, you may need to format the memory card again in the digital device.If there is a write-protection device in the memory card • and the device is set to the lock position, you cannot format, write data, nor erase data from the card.Repeatedly inserting and removing a memory card may • damage the memory card.The SD slot does not support SDIO (Secure Digital Input • Output).You cannot read or write copyright-protected data.•
5455Chapter 3. Using the computerConnecting an External Display DeviceIf you connect an external display device such as a monitor, TV, projector, etc., you can view the picture on the wider screen of the external device when you give a presentation or watch a video or movie.There is an analog monitor port (D-SUB) and a micro digital video and audio port (Micro HDMI).Since the visual quality is higher for Micro HDMI than D-SUB, if more than one port is available, connect the port that provides the higher visual quality.Before you start, check the port and cable of the external display device and then connect the display device to the computer.About the connection cableUsers should additionally purchase the necessary connection cables.Analog Monitor (D-SUB) Cable HDMI to micro HDMI CableConnecting to the monitor port (Optional)You can experience a wider screen by connecting the computer to a monitor, TV or projector with a monitor port.You can give better presentations by connecting the computer to a projector.The VGA adapter is optional and to be be purchased.1 Connect the VGA adapter to the monitor port of the computer.Connect the VGA cable (15-pin) to the connected VGA adapter and then connect the other end of the VGA cable to the D-SUB port of the monitor or the TV.xExternal Monitor TVProjectorzVGA Adapter
56Chapter 3. Using the computer2 Connect the power cord of the connected monitor, TV or projector and turn the power on.Change your TV to external device mode when connecting to the TV. 3 Select Charms menu > Devices áᔪŖᮁ᜽᯲ᰆ⊹ᖅᱶ > Second Screen.Select a desired monitor mode.3&୘ִփـࢿ୙ࢠѿءध୘ִփPC screen onlyThe contents are only displayed on the PC monitor (current device).3&୘ִփـࢿ୙ࢠѿءध୘ִփDuplicateThe contents of the current device are displayed on the external device as well. 3&୘ִփـࢿ୙ࢠѿءध୘ִփExtendThe screen of the current device is expanded to the external device. 3&୘ִփـࢿ୙ࢠѿءध୘ִփSecond screen onlyThe contents are displayed only on the screen of the external device.Alternatively, to set up dual view:Open the Display Settings window in the Control Panel, select Monitor 2 and select the Expand to t to this monitor checkbox to set dual view. For more detailed information, refer to the Windows online help.Connecting through the Micro HDMI port (Optional)By connecting the computer to a TV with a HDMI port, you can enjoy both a high visual quality and a high sound quality.After connecting a TV through HDMI, you have to congure the screen and sound.You have to additionally purchase the HDMI to micro HDMI cable.Connecting an External Display Device
5657Chapter 3. Using the computer1 Connect the HDMI to micro HDMI cable to the HDMI port of the TV.External Monitor TVProjectorHDMI to micro HDMIThis is only supported for models that support a TV output • port (HDMI).When a TV provides more than one HDMI port, connect • the computer to the DVI IN port.When connecting the computer to a TV, switch the • external input mode of the TV to HDMI.2 Select Charms menu > Devices áᔪŖᮁ᜽᯲ᰆ⊹ᖅᱶ > Second Screen.Select a desired monitor mode.3&୘ִփـࢿ୙ࢠѿءध୘ִփPC screen onlyThe contents are only displayed on the PC monitor (current device).3&୘ִփـࢿ୙ࢠѿءध୘ִփDuplicateThe contents of the current device are displayed on the external device as well. 3&୘ִփـࢿ୙ࢠѿءध୘ִփExtendThe screen of the current device is expanded to the external device. 3&୘ִփـࢿ୙ࢠѿءध୘ִփSecond screen onlyThe contents are displayed only on the screen of the external device.External Monitor / TV is not supported in the DOS • Command Prompt window.Simultaneous output to all 3 (LCD + CRT + HDMI) is not • supported.Connecting an External Display Device
58Chapter 3. Using the computerUsing multiple displays (Optional)You can connect and use two displays devices by connecting them to the monitor and the Micro HDMI ports respectively.This function is supported for 13.3 inch Intel® HD Graphics 4000 models.You can check if this feature is available by selecting Computer > System Properties > Device Manager > Display adapters and conrming that the display adapter is an Intel® HD Graphics 4000.1 Connect the display devices to the monitor and the Micro HDMI ports. 2 Right-click on the Desktop and select Graphics Properties > Display > Multiple Displays from the popup menu.3 Congure the settings and click Apply.Select either Clone or Extended Desktop.Select the number of displays (3)Congure display devices 1 to 3.Specify the locations of the devices.Connecting an External Display Device
5859Chapter 3. Using the computerAdjusting the VolumeYou can adjust the volume using the keyboard and the volume control program.Adjusting the Volume using the Keyboard + or + Alternatively, press the + key combination to turn the volume on or o.Adjusting the Volume using the Volume Adjustment ProgramClick the Charms menu > Settings áᔪŖᮁ᜽᯲ᰆ⊹ᖅᱶ > ⦽ to adjust the control bar.MuteUsing the Sound RecorderThe procedures to record sound using the Windows Recorder are described below.1 Connect a microphone to the microphone jack.You can also use the internal MIC.2 Right-click over the Volume icon on the taskbar and select Recording Device.3 Check if the microphone is set as the default recording device.If this is the case, it is already set as the default device. If not, right-click over the microphone and select Set default.4 Right-click over the Charms menu > Start áᔪŖᮁ᜽᯲ᰆ⊹ᖅᱶ to click All Apps > Sound Recorder. Then press Start Recording to record.
60Chapter 3. Using the computerUsing SoundAlive (Optional)The SoundAlive function enables you to experience more stereophonic sound using stereo speakers.SoundAlive is only supported in Windows 8.• The software programs provider may vary, depending on • your computer model. In addition, some pictures may dier from actual product • depending on the computer model and software version. 1 Right-click over the Volume in the taskbar on the Desktop and click Play Device.(Alternatively, click the Charms menu on the Desktop > Settings áᔪŖᮁ᜽᯲ᰆ⊹ᖅᱶ > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Sound.)2 Right-click over the Speakers and select Properties. 3 Select the SoundAlive tab and select one of the modes.Adjusting the Volume

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