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Chapter 1
Getting Started
Contents
Chapter 1. Getting Started
3 Before You Start
6
Safety Precautions
20
Proper Posture During Computer Use
23
Overview
29
Turning the Computer On and O
Chapter 2. Using Windows 8
32 What is Microsoft Windows 8?
33
Screen At a Glance
35
Using the Charms
37
Using Apps
40
Windows Hot Key Function
Chapter 3. Using the computer
42 Mode Dial
43
Keyboard
46
Touchpad
50
CD Drive (ODD, Optional)
51
Multi Card Slot (Optional)
53
Connecting an External Display Device
56
Adjusting the Volume
58
LCD Brightness Control
59
Wired Network
62
Wireless Network (Optional)
64
Using 3D (for 3D models only)
70
Using the Multimedia App (Optional)
74
Samsung Software Update
75
Diagnosing the Computer Status and Troubleshooting
76
Using the Security Slot
Chapter 4. Settings and Upgrade
78 BIOS Setup
80
Setting a Boot Password
83
Changing the Boot Priority
84
Upgrading Memory
86
Adding a Hard Disk Drive
88
Battery
Chapter 5. Troubleshooting
94 Recovering/Backing up the Computer (Optional)
101
Reinstalling Windows (Optional)
104
Q&A
Chapter 6. Appendix
110 Important Safety Information
112
Replacement Parts and Accessories
114
Regulatory Compliance Statements
130
WEEE Symbol Information
131
Samsung Packaging Take-Back Program
132
Product Specications
134
Glossary
138
Index