Samsung Chromebook 3 XE500C13K User Manual

1011Chapter 1 
Getting Started
Safety Precautions
Usage Related
Disconnect all cables connected to the 
computer before cleaning it. If your 
notebook is external & removable battery 
type, remove the external battery.
There is a danger of electric shock or damage 
to the product.
Do not connect a phone line connected to a 
digital phone to the modem.
There is a danger of a electric shock, fire or 
damage to the product.
Do not place any container filled with water or 
chemicals over or near the...

12Chapter 1 
Getting Started
Safety Precautions
Upgrade Related
Be sure to upgrade the computer by 
yourself only if you have sufficient 
knowledge and ability.
If this is not the case, ask for assistance from 
the service center or an authorized engineer 
for the upgrade.
Be sure to upgrade only the parts specified 
in the user manual according to the 
procedures described in the user manual.
Do not disassemble any other parts or devices 
by yourself. There is a danger of a electric 
shock, fire or...

1213Chapter 1 
Getting Started
Safety Precautions
Security and Movement Related
Follow the instructions for the relevant 
location (e.g. airplane, hospital, etc.) when 
using a wireless communication device 
(wireless LAN, Bluetooth, etc.).
Avoid exposing a drive to magnetic fields. 
Security devices with magnetic fields in-
clude airport walk-through devices and se-
curity wands.
The airport security devices that check car-
ry-on luggage, such as conveyor belts, use 
x-rays instead of magnetism and will...

14Chapter 1 
Getting Started
Safety Precautions
Installation Related
Do not block the ports (holes), vents, etc. of the product and 
do not insert objects.
Damage to a component within the computer may cause electric 
shock or fire.
When using the computer with it lying on its side, place it so 
that the vents face upwards.
Failure to do so, may cause the internal temperature of the 
computer to rise and the computer to malfunction or halt.
Do not place a heavy object over the product.
This may cause a...

1415Chapter 1 
Getting Started
Safety Precautions
Usage Related
Do not place a candle, light cigar, etc. over or on the product.
There is a danger of fire.
Use a wall outlet or multi-plug with a grounding part.
Failure to do so may cause electric shock hazard.
Make sure to have the product tested by a safety service 
engineer after repairing the product.
Authorized Samsung Repair Centers will carry out safety checks 
after a repair. Using a repaired product without testing it for 
safety may cause an...

16Chapter 1 
Getting Started
Safety Precautions
If the computer emits smoke, or there is a burning smell, 
disconnect the power plug from the wall outlet and contact 
a service center immediately. If your notebook is external & 
removable battery type, remove the external battery.
There is a danger of fire.
Do not use a damaged or modified CD.
There is a danger of damaging the product or personal injury.
Do not insert your fingers into the PC Card Slot.
There is a danger of injury or electric shock.
Use...

1617Chapter 1 
Getting Started
Safety Precautions
Upgrade Related
Take care when touching the product or parts.
The device may be damaged or you may be injured.
Take care not to throw or drop a computer part or device.
This may cause injury or damage to the product.
Make sure to close the computer cover before connecting 
the power after a reassembly.
There is a danger of electric shock if your body touches an 
internal part.
Use parts authorized by Samsung Electronics only.
Failure to do so, may cause...

18Chapter 1 
Getting Started
Safety Precautions
Cautions on Preventing Data Loss  
(Hard Disk Management)
Take care not to damage the data on a hard disk drive.
A hard disk drive is so sensitive to external impact that an 
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external impact may cause loss of data on the surface of the 
disk.
Take extra care, because moving the computer or an impact 
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on the computer when it is turned on may damage the data of 
the hard disk drive.
The company is not liable for any loss of data on the hard disk 
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1819Chapter 1 
Getting Started
Safety Precautions
Using the Power Supply in an Airplane
Since the power outlet type differs depending on the type of 
airplane, connect the power appropriately. 
Since the representative figures of the power plug and 
the auto adapter are used, they may differ from the actual 
parts.
When Using the AC Power Plug
Connect the power plug pins perpendicular into the center of the 
power outlet.
If the plug pins are not inserted into the center of the holes, the 
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plug pins...

20Chapter 1 
Getting Started
Safety Precautions
When Using the Auto Adapter
When a cigar socket is provided, you have to use the auto adapter 
(optional). Insert the cigar plug of the auto adapter into the cigar 
socket and connect the DC plug of the auto adapter to the power 
input port of the computer.
Auto Adapter
In-flight Cigar Socket
Cigar Plug
DC Plug
When Using the Airplane Charging Coverter
Depending on the airplane, you have to use the auto adapter 
and charging converter. Connect the airplane...