Samsung Notebook, NP940X3G-K01 User Manual

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User Manual

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About this manual

•

This user manual is specially designed to detail the computer’s
functions and features.

•

The user manual supplied with the computer may vary
depending on the model.

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Please read this manual before using the computer to ensure
safe and proper use.

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Optional items, some devices and software referred to in the
user manual may not be provided or subject to upgrades.
Note that the computer environment referred in the user
manual may not be the same as your environment.

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Descriptions are based on the computer’s default settings
and Windows 8.1 operating system. Available features and
additional services may vary by computer or operating
system.

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This user manual describes procedures for using the
touchpad, mouse, and touch screen. Instructions for using the
touch screen are for models with the touch screen feature.

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Images and screenshots are those of the representative model
of the series and may differ in appearance from the actual
product.

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Content may differ from the final product and is subject to
change without prior notice. For the latest version of the
manual, refer to the Samsung website,

www.samsung.com

.

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Copyright

© 2013 Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
This manual is protected under international copyright laws.
No part of this manual may be reproduced, distributed, translated,

or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or
mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or storing in any
information storage and retrieval system, without the prior written
permission of Samsung Electronics.

Computer specifications or the contents of this manual may
be changed without prior notice due to an upgrade of the
computer’s functions.

Instructional icons and
expressions

Warning: situations that could cause injury to yourself or

others

Caution: situations that could cause damage to the
computer or other equipment

Note: notes, usage tips, or additional information

The order of options or menus you must select to perform
a step. For example, select the

Settings

charm →

Power

(represents select the

Settings

charm and then

Power

).

Select Click or touch. For example, when using a mouse or

touchpad, select

Settings

means click

Settings

. When

using a touch screen, it means touch

Settings

.

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HDMI, the HDMI logo, and the
term High Definition Multimedia
Interface are trademarks or
registered trademarks of HDMI
Licensing LLC.

As an ENERGY STAR® Partner,
Samsung has determined that this
product meets the ENERGY STAR

®

guidelines for energy efficiency.

Trademarks

•

Samsung and the Samsung logo are trademarks or registered
trademarks of Samsung Electronics.

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Intel and Core are trademarks or registered trademarks of the
Intel Corporation.

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Microsoft, MS-DOS, and Windows are trademarks or registered
trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation.

•

Bluetooth® is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
worldwide.

•

Wi-Fi®, Wi-Fi Protected Setup™, Wi-Fi Direct™, Wi-Fi
CERTIFIED

™

, and the Wi-Fi logo are registered trademarks of

the Wi-Fi Alliance.

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All other trademarks and copyrights are the property of their
respective owners.

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Product capacity representation

Storage capacity representation

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 difference in capacity calculation.
For example, 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.

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. For example,
for 1GB(=1,024MB) memory installed, Windows may report the
capacity as 1,022MB or less.

Caution for the data

Samsung Electronics shall not be liable for any data loss. Please
take care to avoid losing any important data and back up your
data to prevent any such data loss.

Operating system 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.

Recommended screen resolutions

The recommended screen resolution for Windows is “FHD”
(1,920x1,080) and for Windows 8.1 is “QHD+” (3,200x1,800).

If you set the resolution higher than the recommended value, it
may result in problems with some applications, due to limitations
of the operating system.

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Table of contents

Getting started

7 Layout
14 Charging the battery
17 Turning the computer on

and off

19 Unlocking the screen

Windows

20 About Windows
23 Start screen
25 Desktop
27 The Charms
30 Applications
36 Microsoft account
36 Store

Basics

37 Touch screen
46 Keyboard
49 Touchpad
53 LCD brightness
55 Volume
56 Setup utility (BIOS)

Network & Internet

62 Wired LAN
65 Wireless LAN
67 Mobile broadband

(Wireless WAN, optional)

Applications

69 Using applications
70 Settings
71 Software Update
72 Support Center
73 S Player+
73 Samsung Kies
74 HomeSync Lite
74 SideSync
75 TPM security solution

(optional)

External devices

85 External CD/DVD drive
87 Memory card
90 External display
92 Slim security slot

Troubleshooting

93 Recover/Backup
100 Windows recovery

function

100 Q&A

Appendix

105 Product specifications
106 Ergonomic tips
110 Battery
112 Safety precautions
125 Important safety

information

128 Replacement parts and

accessories

130 Regulatory compliance

statements
147 WEEE symbol information
149 Samsung package Take-

Back program
150 TCO certified (for

corresponding models

only)

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Getting started

Layout

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Features or options may differ depending on the model.

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Optional parts referred to in the manual may not be
provided or changed by the manufacturer.

Front view

Number/Name Description

Camera

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Takes photos or videos.

•

Use the camera application on
the

Start

screen to take photos or

videos.

Light sensor

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This sensor detects the ambient
illumination of the computer.
If the ambient illumination
becomes dark, the LCD becomes
dimmer and the keyboard
backlight is lit. On the contrary,
if the ambient illumination
becomes brighter, the LCD
becomes brighter and the
keyboard backlight is turned off.

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Do not cover the sensor.

LCD/Touch screen

•

Displays the user interface.

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Recognizes touches on the screen.
(Only for models with the touch
screen.)

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Number/Name Description

Power button

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Press to turn the computer on.

Touchpad

•

Move the cursor and click options.

•

Works actions as those of a
mouse.

Keyboard

•

Press keys to enter data.

Microphone

•

Use the built-in microphone.

Camera indicator
light

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Indicates the camera status.

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Number/Name Description

Power LED

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Turns on when the computer is
turned on.

Charge status

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Shows the battery’s charging
status.

–

Red

or

Orange

: While

charging is in progress

–

Green

: When charging is
complete or the battery is
not installed

–

Off

: When the AC adapter
is disconnected and the
computer is running on the
battery

Operating indicator light

2

1

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Number/Name Description

Monitor port

•

Connect external display devices
that support a 15-pin analog
connector.

•

You can connect a VGA adapter
(optional).

Ear-set/Headset
jack

•

Connect a headset or ear-set.

USB 3.0 port

•

Connect a USB device.

Slim security slot

•

Secure the computer by
connecting an optional lock and
cable to it.

Right view

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Number/Name Description

DC jack

•

Connect the AC adapter to supply
the power to the computer.

Chargeable USB

3.0 port (optional)

•

Connect and charge a USB device.

Micro HDMI port

•

Connect external display devices
that support HDMI.

Wired LAN port

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Connect an Ethernet cable to
this port when connecting to the
Internet via a wired LAN. Use a
LAN adapter (optional) to connect
to a wired LAN.

Memory card slot

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Insert a memory card into the slot.

Left view

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About the chargeable USB port

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It may take longer to charge the battery when charging a USB
device.

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The battery power level may be reduced when charging a USB
device while the computer is powered by the battery.

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The charging status of the USB device is not displayed on the
computer.

•

To turn on the chargeable function while the computer is
turned off:

Open the

Settings

application and select Power

Management

→

USB Charging → ON.

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This feature may not be available with some USB devices.

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Number/Name Description

Fan vents

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The internal heat of the computer is
emitted through these holes.

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If the vents are blocked the
computer may overheat. Avoid
blocking the vents as this may be
dangerous.

Internal battery

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Provides power to the computer
when not connected to an AC
adapter.

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To remove or replace the internal
battery, take it to the Samsung
Service Center. You will be charged
for this service.

Speaker

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Emits sound from the computer.

After replacing the bottom of the computer, the model
name, serial number and some logos on will no longer
be present. For more information, contact the Samsung
Service Center to request assistance.

Bottom view

1

2

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3

Plug the power cable into an electric socket.

1

2

3

Charging the battery

Charge the battery before using it for the first time. Use the AC
adapter to charge the battery.

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Use only Samsung-approved AC adapters, batteries,
and cables. Unapproved adapters or cables can cause
the battery to explode or damage the computer.

•

Incorrectly connecting the charger may cause serious
damage to the computer.

To restore the battery power after cutting it, connect the
AC adapter.

1

Connect the power cable to the AC adapter.

2

Connect the AC adapter to the DC jack of the computer.

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4

After charging, disconnect the AC adapter from the computer.

5

Unplug it from the electric socket.

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This computer is equipped with an internal battery.
The battery is not user-serviceable or user-replaceable.

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To have battery removed or replaced safely, take the
device to a Samsung Service Center. You will be charged
for this service.

•

You can use the computer while it is charging, but
the battery charging time may increase. If the battery
temperature rises too much, the charging may stop as a
safety measure.

When charging is complete, the charge status turns green.

Charge LED

Status

•

Red or Orange: Charging

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Green: Fully charged

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No color: AC adapter not connected

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Battery usage time

Batteries are replacement items and over time the battery’s
capacity to hold a charge and its power level is reduced. If a
battery can only hold its charge for half of the time that it could
when new, it is recommended to purchase a new, replacement
battery.

When not using the battery for extended periods, charge the
battery to 30-40% of full charge before storing it. This extends
battery life.

Battery status

Move the cursor over the battery icon on the taskbar to view the
current battery charge when disconnecting the AC adapter from
the computer.

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Viewing the current battery charge when the
computer is turned off

Connect or disconnect the AC adapter from the computer to view
the current battery charge when the computer is turned off.

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3

Press the Power button.
The Power LED turns on.

4

Activate Windows by following the on-screen instructions.
The Windows activation screen appears only when turning on

the computer for the first time.

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To adjust the brightness of the screen, see LCD
brightness.

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To adjust the sound, see Volume.

Turning the computer on and off

Turning on

1

Before turning on the computer, charge the battery.

2

Open the LCD panel.

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Save all the data before turning off the computer.

•

Since the procedures to turn the computer off may
differ depending on the installed operating system,
please turn the computer off according to the
procedures for the purchased operating system.

Turning off

1

To open the Charms, do one of the following:

•

Touch screen

: Swipe inward from the right edge of the

touch screen.

•

Touchpad/Mouse

: Move the cursor to the upper- or lower-

right edge of the screen.

Start Start

2

Select the

Settings

charm →

Power

→

Shut down

.

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Unlocking the screen

To unlock the lock screen, do one of the following:

•

Touch screen

: Swipe the lock screen from bottom to top.

•

Mouse

: Click the lock screen.

•

Keyboard

: Press any key.

•

Touchpad

: Tap the touchpad.

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If the account has a password, enter the password to log in after
unlocking the screen.

Turning off on the desktop

1

To select the Start button, do one of the following:

•

Touch screen

: Touch and hold the Start button ( ) at the

lower-left edge of the desktop.

•

Mouse

: Right-click the Start button ( ) at the lower-left

edge of the desktop.

2

Select

Shut down or sign out→ Shut down

.

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Windows

About Windows

Microsoft Windows is an operating system that is used to control
a computer. For optimal use of the computer, learn how to use the
operating system properly. It is best to learn how to use Windows
by using

Windows Help and Support

, and

Help+Tips

.

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Images and available features may differ depending on
the model and operating system.

•

This manual is designed for Windows 8.1 and content
may differ depending on the OS version.

•

The image displayed on the desktop screen may differ
between models and OS versions.

Help

To access the help, do one of the following:

•

Keyboard

: Press the F1 key.

•

Touch screen

: Swipe inward from the right edge of the touch

screen to open the Charms and select the

Settings

charm →

Help

.

•

Mouse

: Move the cursor to the upper- or lower-right edge of

the screen to open the Charms and select the

Settings

charm

→

Help

.

Windows

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Help+Tips

On the

Start

screen, select

Help+Tips

.

Start

You can control Windows menus with the mouse or with gestures.

Windows

22

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Desktop

Screens in Windows 8.1

The following two screens are provided: the

Start

screen and the

desktop.

Start

Start screen

Windows

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Number/Name Description

Open the
Charms

•

Opens the Charms that are hidden at
the right of the screen.

•

To open the Charms, do one of the
following:

–

Touch screen

: Swipe inward from

the right edge of the touch screen.

–

Touchpad/Mouse

: Move the
cursor to the upper- or lower-right
edge of the screen.

User account

•

Refers to the currently-used user
account.

The Charms

•

Refers to the menu that allows you
to search, share, connect to devices,
configure settings or switch to the

Start

screen.

Start screen

Launch applications on the

Start

screen. When the computer is

turned on, the

Start

screen is displayed first.

Start

Windows

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Number/Name Description

Start button

•

The Start button can be accessed only
with the mouse. Move the cursor to
the lower-left edge of the screen to
view the Start button (

). Click the
button to switch to the most recent
application screen or the desktop.
Right-click this button to access other
Windows features, such as shutting
down the system or opening the
Control Panel.

•

The application screen appears where
the list of applications installed on the
computer is displayed. The application
screen can be accessed only with the
touchpad or mouse.

Desktop

•

Switches to the desktop.

App tiles

•

Refers to the tiles of installed
applications.

Windows

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Number/Name Description

Open the
Charms

•

Opens the Charms that are hidden at
the right of the screen.

•

To open the Charms, do one of the
following:

–

Touch screen

: Swipe inward from

the right edge of the touch screen.

–

Touchpad/Mouse

: Move the
cursor to the upper- or lower-right
edge of the screen.

The Charms

•

Refers to the menu that allows you
to search, share, connect to devices,
configure settings or switch to the

Start

screen.

Start button

•

Move to the

Start

screen. Right-click or
touch and hold this button to access
Windows features, such as shutting
down the system or opening the
Control Panel.

Desktop

The desktop provides a layout that is similar to earlier versions of
Windows.

On the

Start

screen, select

Desktop

from the tiles.

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Windows

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Number Name

•

Control Panel

•

File Explorer

•

Power menu

•

Start button

Using the Start button

Touch and hold or right-click the Start button ( ) to quickly and
conveniently access various features of Windows.

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•

Keyboard

: Hold down the Windows key ( ) and press the C

key.

+

•

Touchpad

: Swipe inward from the right edge of the touchpad.

Start

The Charms

The Charms let you search, share links and photos, connect
devices, and change settings. The Charms functions available may
differ between the

Start

screen and the desktop or applications.

Opening the Charms

To open the Charms, do one of the following:

•

Mouse

: Move the cursor to the upper- or lower-right edge of

the screen.

Start

Start

Windows

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Learning about the Charms

Use the following Charms to control the computer:

Charm Description

Search

•

Search for applications, files, or
websites by entering keywords.

Share

•

Share various files with others.

Start

•

Return to the

Start

screen or open the

most recent application.

Devices

•

Connect devices, such as printers or
displays or sync files with a mobile
device.

Settings

•

Configure the computer, set application
options, or add accounts. See Settings
charm.

•

Touch screen

: Swipe inward from the right edge of the touch

screen.

Start Start

Windows

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Settings charm

To configure the computer, open the Charms and then select the

Settings

charm → an option.

Option Description

Network

•

Connect the computer to a
network to use the Internet or
share files with other devices.

Volume

•

Adjust the volume level.

Brightness

•

Set the brightness of the screen.

Notifications

•

Set the interval at which an
application sends notices.

Power

•

Turn off the computer or select
power options.

Keyboard

•

Set a language to enter text.

Change PC
settings

•

Change more settings and
personalize the computer.

Windows

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Closing an application

Running multiple applications at the same time can slow down
the performance of some applications or consume the battery
power fast. Close applications not in use to save battery power
and maintain performance.

1

Move the cursor to the top of the application screen until the
cursor changes to a hand shape.

2

Click and hold the hand shape and drag it to the bottom of
the screen.

Applications

Opening or closing applications

On the

Start

screen, select an application icon to open it.

•

Touchpad/Mouse

: Select at the lower-left edge of the

desktop to view all applications.

•

Touch screen

: Swipe upwards on the touch screen.