Samsung 700T User Manual

Using the Samsung Series 7 Slate (700T) with

Introduction

Attendees from Microsoft’s //BUILD/ conference were provided with a Windows 8 hardware reference platform that was codeveloped by Microsoft and Samsung. This unique Samsung //BUILD/ PC was designed to provide developers with a

hardware platform optimized for Windows 8’s new Metro

applications which includes features such as a 16x9 display, multitouch, and various sensors. After Microsoft’s announcements at //BUILD/ there has been a high demand from the developer community for a method to purchase the Samsung //BUILD/ PC. The system was designed as a unique tool for //BUILD/ attendees and there are no plans for manufacturing additional units.

Microsoft recognizes the demand for a Windows 8 development tool and therefore we wanted to provide some details on how to use a Samsung Series 7 Slate (Model: XE700T1A) for this purpose and what limitations exist on this system vs. the PC provided at //BUILD/. Hardware and developer scenario differences

The Samsung //BUILD/ PC is based on the Samsung Series 7 Slate (“Series 7”) but the platform was optimized for Windows 8 development with the addition of new sensors, new UEFI BIOS, and general platform configuration optimizations.

The Series 7 Slate is available in different model configurations/SKUs and it is important to use the XE700T1A-A04US (or XE700T1A-H01US w/ 3G WWAN) models to enable Windows 8’s scenarios. These models are available at the Microsoft Store (http://www.microsoftstore.com/store/), CDW and other online retailers.

Hardware Configuration Differences:

Model

Windows 8 //BUILD/ PC

Series 7 Slate

(XE700T1A-A04US)

Series 7 Slate w/3G

XE700T1A-H01US

CPU

Intel i5 2467M 1.6GHz

Chipset

Intel HM65

Memory

4GB DDR3

TPM

Yes

YES

Compass Sensor

Yes

YES

Gyro Sensor

Yes - -

Accelerom

Yes

Windows 8 Customer Preview

eter Sensor

NFC Sensor

Yes

ALS Sensor

Yes

LCD

11.6" HD, PLS

SSD

64GB SSD

128GB SSD

128 GB SSD

WLAN

Yes

Yes (different chipset)

GPS

Yes - -

HSPA

Yes (ATT)

Front Camera

Yes

Rear Camera

Yes

Digitizer

WACOM

Battery

SDI 5,520mAh, 4Cell

Speaker

Yes

Bluetooth

B/T 3.0

Dock

Yes

Optional

B/T KB

Yes

Optional

Configuring System and Installing Windows 8 Customer Preview

The below instructions will step you through the process of configuring and installing Windows 8 Consumer Preview on a Series 7 Slate for use as a development platform.

DISCLAIMER:

Installing Windows 8 pre released software and non-Samsung software is not officially supported by Samsung Electronics Corporation and doing so is at your own risk. Do not contact Samsung Support for questions or assistance with Windows 8 or problems caused by installing pre-released software on the Series 7. Samsung Support can only respond to support issue with the version of Windows that was shipped with your device (Windows 7.) If you have a support issue please reinstall Windows 7 and verify the issue still exist before contacting Samsung for technical assistance. Samsung limited warranty does not apply to non-Samsung software even if pre-

installed, packed or sold with Samsung PC product. Please see the warranty card for details. Linked Samsung web page of Samsung website.( http://www.samsung.com/us/support/service/warranty/XE700T1A)

The Windows 8 Customer Preview is a prerelease version of Windows 8. The software is provided as is, and you bear the risk of using it. It may not be stable, operate correctly or work the way the final version of the software will. It should not be used in a production environment. The features

and functionality in the prerelease software may not appear in the final version. Some product features and functionality may require advanced or additional hardware, or installation of other software.

Note: You can't uninstall the Windows 8 Customer Preview. To go back to your previous operating system, you must reinstall it from restore or installation media.

Tips: Only perform the following steps with the system on AC power. The use of a USB keyboard is required.

OVERVIEW

Overview of the steps for installing Windows 8 Customer Preview on the Series 7 Slate:

 Update system firmware  Configure system firmware for UEFI Boot  Install Windows 8 Customer Preview  Install updates/drivers from Windows Update  Install intel Chipset Drivers from Samsung.com

 Install intel HECI(ME) Driver from Samsung.com

 Install updated STMicro rotation sensor driver from Samsung.com  Download and run Touch firmware configuration update tool

STEP #1 Backup your data

Backup and personal data on your Series 7. The following steps will delete all user data. Refer to attached file to backup personal date on your Series 7.

(Please refer to the Attached file #2 : Backup_Restore_Method_Series_7_Slate_eng.pdf)

STEP #2 Update System Firmware/BIOS

Download and flash to the latest firmware version (08FW or higher) available at Samsung’s support page for the Series 7 Slate PC:

http://www.samsung.com/us/support/owners/product/XE700T1A-A04US

 Select MANUALS AND DOWNLOADS then select FIRMWARE. If

running Windows 7 download and run the utility. See below if you have a previous build of Windows 8 installed..

Follow these steps for updating your Firmware/BIOS from a previous pre-release build of Windows 8

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