Samsung NP550P7C User manual

User Guide

Chapter 1

Getting Started

Contents

Chapter 1. Getting Started

3Before You Start

6Safety Precautions

21 Proper Posture During Computer Use

24 Overview

33 Turning the Computer On and O

Chapter 2. Using Windows 8

36 What is Microsoft Windows 8?

37 Screen At a Glance

39 Using the Charms

41 Using Apps

44 Windows Hot Key Function

Chapter 3. Using the computer

46 Keyboard

49 Touchpad

53 CD Drive (ODD, Optional)

54 Multi Card Slot (Optional)

56 Connecting an External Display Device

60 Adjusting the Volume

62 LCD Brightness Control

63 Wired Network

66 Wireless Network (Optional)

68 Using the Multimedia App (Optional)

72 Samsung Software Update

73 Diagnosing the Computer Status and

Troubleshooting

74 Using the Security Slot (Optional)

Chapter 4. Settings and Upgrade

76 BIOS Setup

78 Setting a Boot Password

81 Changing the Boot Priority

82 Upgrading Memory

84 Adding a Hard Drive (optional, 550P7C models

only)

86 Battery

Chapter 5. Troubleshooting

92 Recovering/Backing up the Computer (Optional)

99 Reinstalling Windows (Optional)

102 Q&A

Chapter 6. Appendix

108 Important Safety Information

110 Replacement Parts and Accessories

112 Regulatory Compliance Statements

128 WEEE Symbol Information

129 Samsung Packaging Take-Back Program

130 Product Specications (For 550PxC models)

131 Product Specications (For 500P4x, Q470x

models)

133 Glossary

137 Index

Before You Start 3

Safety Precautions 6

Proper Posture During Computer Use 21

Overview 24

Turning the Computer On and O 33

Chapter 1.

Getting Started

Chapter 1

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Before You Start

Before reading the User Guide, rst check the following

information.

Optional items, some devices and software referred to in•

the User Guide may not be provided and/or changed by

upgrade.

Note that the computer environment referred in the User

Guide may not be the same as your own environment.

The pictures used for the cover and the main body in the•

User Manual are those of the representative model of each

series and may dier from the actual appearance of the

product.

This guide decribes procedures for using both the mouse•

and the touchpad.

This manual has been written for the Windows 8 operating•

system. The descriptions and gures may dier depending

on the installed operating system.

The User guide supplied with this computer may vary•

depending on your model.

Using the software

From the•Start Screen, right-click any area and select All

Apps in the bottom right corner. Then, click a desired

program. Or you can simply launch Quick Starter to do

the same.

You can install•Quick Starter from SW Update.

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Safety Precaution Notations

Icon Notation Description

Warning

Failure to follow instructions marked with

this symbol, may cause personal injury

and or fatality.

Caution

Failure to follow instructions marked with

this symbol, may cause slight injury to

yourself or damage your property.

Text Notations

Icon Notation Description

Caution Content included in this section includes

information required about the function.

Note Content included in this section includes

helpful information to use the function.

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. owns the copyright of this manual.

No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any

form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, without the

consent of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

The information in this document is subject to change without

notice due to improving the performance of the product.

Samsung Electronics shall not be liable for any data loss. Please

take care to avoid losing any important data and backup your data

to prevent any such data loss.

OS 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.

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About the Product Capacity Representation

Standard

About the capacity representation of the storage

The capacity of the storage device (HDD, SSD) of the manufacturer

is calculated assuming that 1KB=1,000 Bytes.

However, the operating system (Windows) calculates the storage

device capacity assuming that 1KB=1,024 Bytes, and therefore the

capacity representation of the HDD in Windows is smaller than the

actual capacity due to the dierence in capacity calculation.

(E.g. For a 80GB HDD, Windows represents the capacity as 74.5GB,

80x1,000x1,000x1,000 byte/(1,024x1,024x1,024)byte = 74.505GB)

In addition, the capacity representation in Windows may be even

smaller because some programs such as Recovery may reside in a

hidden area of the HDD.

About Memory Capacity Representation

The memory capacity reported in Windows is less than the actual

capacity of memory.

This is because BIOS or a video adapter uses a portion of memory

or claims it for further use.

(E.g. For 1GB(=1,024MB) memory installed, Windows may report

the capacity as 1,022MB or less)

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Installation Related

Do not install the product in places exposed

to humidity such as a bathrooms.

There is a danger of electric shock. Use the

product within the operating conditions

specied in the Manufacturers User Guide.

Keep the plastic bags out of the reach of

children.

There is a danger of suocation.

Keep a distance of 15cm or more between

the computer and the wall and do not place

any objects between them.

This may increase the internal temperature of

the computer and may cause an injury.

Safety Precautions

Do not install the computer on a slant or a

place prone to vibrations, or avoid using the

computer in that location for a long time.

This increases the risk that a malfunction or

damage to the product will occur.

Be careful that people are not exposed to

the computer’s ventilator, adapter, etc., as

they generate heat over a long period of

time when your PC is powered on.

Exposing a part of your body close to the heat

from the vent or AC adapter for long periods of

time may cause a burn.

Avoid blocking the vent at the bottom or

side of the computer when using it on a bed

or cushion.

If the vent is blocked, there is a danger of

damaging the computer or overheating the

inside of the computer.

For your security and to prevent damage, please read the

following safety instructions carefully.

Since this is commonly applied to Samsung Computers,

some pictures may dier from actual products.

Warning

Failure to follow instructions marked with this symbol may

cause personal injury and even fatality.

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If the power cord or power outlet makes a

noise, disconnect the power cord from the

wall outlet and contact a service center.

There is a danger of electric shock or re

hazard.

Do not use a damaged or loose main plug or

power cord or power outlet.

There is a danger of electric shock or re

hazard.

Plug the power cord rmly into the power

outlet and AC adapter.

Failure to do so may cause re hazard.

Do not unplug the power cord by pulling

the cable only.

If the cord is damaged, it may cause electric

shock.

Do not bend the power cord excessively or

do not place a heavy object over the power

cord. It is especially important to keep the

power cord out of reach of infants and pets.

If the cord is damaged, it may cause electric

shock or re.

Power Related

The power plug and wall outlet gures may dier

depending on the country specications and the product

model.

Do not touch the main plug or power cord

with wet hands.

There is a danger of electric shock.

Do not exceed the standard capacity

(voltage/current) of a multiplug or power

outlet extension when using it for the

product.

There is a danger of electric shock or re

hazard.

Safety Precautions

Warning

Failure to follow instructions marked with this symbol may

cause personal injury and even fatality.

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Connect the power cord to an outlet or

multiple power plug (extended cable) with

a ground terminal.

Failure to do so may result in electric shock.

When the power supply is ungrounded, the

current may leak resulting in electric shock.

If water or another substance enters

the power input jack, AC adapter or the

computer, disconnect the power cord and

contact the service center.

If the notebook computer has an external

type (removable) battery, separate the

battery also.

Damage to the device within the computer

may cause electric shock or re hazard.

Keep the power cord or outlet clean so that

they are not covered with dust.

Failure to do so may result in re.

AC Adapter Usage Precautions

Connect the power cord to the AC adapter

rmly.

Otherwise, there is a danger of re due to an

incomplete contact.

Use only the AC adapter supplied with the

product.

Using another adapter may cause the screen to

icker.

Do not place heavy objects or step onto

the power cord or AC adapter to avoid

damaging the power cord or AC adapter.

If the cord is damaged, there is a danger of

electric shock or re.

Unplug the wall-mount AC adapter (adapter

and plug intergrated type) from the wall

outlet while holding the body and pulling it

in the direction of the arrow.

If you unplug the adapter by holding and

pulling the cable, the adapter may be damaged

and an electric shock, explosive sound or spark

may occur as a result.

Warning

Failure to follow instructions marked with this symbol may

cause personal injury and even fatality.

Safety Precautions

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Battery Usage Related

Please charge the battery fully before using the

computer for the rst time.

Keep the battery out of the reach of infants

and pets, as they could put the battery into

their mouths.

There is a danger of electric shock or choking.

Use an authorized battery and AC adapter

only.

Please use an authorized battery and adapter

approved by Samsung Electronics.

Unauthorized batteries and adapters may not

meet the proper safety requirements and may

cause problems or malfunctions and result in

an explosion or re.

Warning

Failure to follow instructions marked with this symbol may

cause personal injury and even fatality.

Safety Precautions

Do not use the computer in a badly

ventilated location such as on bedding, on a

pillow or cushion, etc, and do not use it in a

location such as room with oor heating as

it may cause the computer to overheat.

Take care that the computer vents (on the side

or the bottom) are not blocked especially in

these environments. If the vents are blocked,

the computer may overheat and it may cause a

computer problem, or even an explosion.

Do not use the computer in a humid

location such as a bathroom or sauna.

Please use the computer within the

recommended temperature and humidity

range (10~32ºC, 20~80% RH).

Do not close the LCD panel and put the

computer into your bag to move it when it is

still turned on.

If you put the computer into your bag without

turning it o, the computer may overheat and

there is a danger of re. Shut the computer

down properly before moving it.

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