Samsung XE300TZC User Manual

Chapter 1

Getting Started

Overview

Top View

1 Power Button Turns the computer on and o.

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2 Power Button LED

Volume Control

Button

4 Microphone You can use the built-in microphone.

Micro SD Card Slot

SIM Card Slot

(Optional)

When the computer is on, the power button LED is lit.

Controls the volume.

This slot is for micro SD cards.

This slot is for SIM cards.

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Overview

Rear View

1 Camera

2 Camera Flash Used when taking photos.

NFC Antenna

(Optional)

To replace the rear case, contact the local service center. Note that the replacement rear case does not have the model name/logo/part number on the surface.

For more information, please ask for assistance from the service center.

Using this camera, you can take still pictures and record video.

You can take a picture or make a movie using the Charms > Start > Camera.

Provides NFC features for near eld communication for various application services.

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Turning the Computer On and O

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Turning the computer on

Connect the AC adapter.

Press and hold the Power button for a moment to turn the

computer on.

Power button LED is lit while the computer is turned on.

LED

About Windows Activation

When you turn the computer on for the rst time, the Windows activation screen appears.

Follow the activation procedures according to the instructions on the screen to use the computer.

When you turn on the computer for the rst time, the factory date settings are displayed. Set your local time and date.

This model returns to the factory date settings if the battery is completely discharged.

Adjusting the screen brightness

When the computer runs on battery power, the LCD brightness is automatically set to low.

Slightly drag from the right edge of the screen toward the

center to display the Charms menu.

Increase the bar by pressing the Settings

> Screen .

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Turning the Computer On and O

Turning the computer o

Since the procedures to turn the computer o may dier • depending on the installed operating system, please turn the computer o according to the procedures for the purchased operating system.

Save all your data before clicking on • Shut down.

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Slightly drag from the right edge of the screen toward the

center to display the Charms menu.

Click Settings

> Power

> Shut down.

If you want to power o your computer when you are logged out, unlock the screen and click Power

> Shut down.

Chapter 2. Using Windows 8

What is Microsoft Windows 8? 32

Screen At a Glance 33

Using the Charms 35

Using Apps 37

Windows Hot Key Function 41

Chapter 2

Using Windows 8

What is Microsoft Windows 8?

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Microsoft Windows 8 (hereafter referred to as Windows) is an operating system that is required for operating a computer.

To use your computer optimally, you need to know how to use it properly. Therefore, It is better to learn how to use Windows by utilizing Windows Help and Support.

The screen may appear somewhat dierent depending on • the model and the operating system.

Since this guide has been prepared based on Windows • 8, some of the instructions may dier depending on the version. It may also be modied without prior notice.

Searching for Help

Displaying Help

Move the pointer on the screen to the top or bottom right edge of the screen to view the Charm menu.

Alternatively, slightly drag the right edge inward with your nger to view the Charm menu.

Select Charm menu > Settings

If you are connected to the internet, you can access the most recent online Help.

> Help.

Get Started

Internet &

networking

Security, privacy,

& accounts

You can view basic instructions on how to use your computer including new function(s) for the Windows OS.

After connecting to the network, you can check the Help section required to use the internet.

You can check the Help information required to protect your computer and personal information.

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Using Windows 8

Screen At a Glance

Windows 8 provides both the new Start screen mode and the Desktop mode of the existing OS.

Start Screen Desktop

Start Screen

1 Start Screen Refers to the default Start screen of Windows 8.

2 App Refers to the apps that are currently installed.

The Charms is hidden at the right of the screen. Place your mouse pointer at the edge of the top or bottom right of the screen to

Displaying the

Charms

display the Charms. Alternatively, slightly drag the right edge

inward with your nger to view the Charm menu.

When you turn on the computer, the Start screen is displayed, which allows you to use the applications (Application, App, hereafter referred to as an App) at the same location.

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4 User Account This refers to the currently used user account.

This refers to the menu that allows you to use

5 Charms

6 Desktop Switches to Desktop mode.

7 Camera Allows you to take pictures or make a movie.

functions such as Search, Share, Start, Device and Settings.

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Using Windows 8

Screen At a Glance

Desktop

This provides similar functions to those provided by the Desktop in prior Windows versions.

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This refers to the menu that allows you to use

3 Charms

Switching to the

Start Screen

functions such as Search, Share, Start, Device and Settings.

Click the corner of the bottom left of the screen to switch to the Start screen.

Displaying Documents and Files

Click Windows Explorer in the taskbar on the Desktop to search for documents and les.

1 Desktop Refers to the Desktop.

The Charms is hidden at the right of the screen. Place your mouse pointer at the edge of the top or bottom right of the screen to

Displaying the

Charms

display the Charms. Alternatively, slightly drag the right edge

inward with your nger to view the Charm menu.

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Start

Device

Start

Device

Settings

Using the Charms

The Charms is a new type of menu that combines the Start menu with the Control Panel of existing Windows.

The Charms allows you to quickly congure the device(s) connected to your computer, search for App(s)/le(s), and use the sharing function, etc.

Activating the Charms

Slightly drag the right edge inward with your nger to view the Charm menu.

Alternatively, tap the top or bottom right edge of the screen to

If you want to search for a program or le in the App(s)/ Settings/File(s), simply enter a keyword in the Search charm and start Search.

You can also search within an App or on the Web.

You can use this menu to transfer a picture or le to another user. You can easily share pictures or les with other users simply by associating multiple Apps with the Share charm.

You can move to the Start screen.

view the Charm menu.

Displaying the Charms Menu

Charms

Displaying the Charms Menu

As this allows you to move directly to a desired device, you can handle tasks such as importing pictures from a digital camera, streaming a video to your TV or transferring les to a device on the current screen.

The Settings charm allows you to perform basic tasks such as adjusting the volume, turning o the PC, etc. If you select the Settings charm while a specic App is running, the settings for the currently running App are displayed.

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