Samsung Chronos 7 Owners Manual

100Chapter 4. 
Settings and UpgradeSetting a Boot Password
Setting a User Password
Using the User Password, you can turn the computer on but you 
cannot change the major settings of the BIOS Setup because you 
cannot enter the BIOS Setup. 
This helps prevent unauthorized access to the major settings in 
the BIOS Setup menu.
Before configuring a user password, a supervisor password must 
have been configured. Deactivating the supervisor password also 
deactivates the user password.
In the Set User...

100101Chapter 4. 
Settings and UpgradeSetting a Boot Password
Deactivating the Password
1
 Press  on the password to be deactivated. For 
example, to deactivate a supervisor password in the Set 
Supervisor Password item, press .
2
 In the Enter Current Password item, enter the currently 
configured password and press .
3
 Leave the Enter New Password item field empty, and press 
.
4
 Leave the Confirm New Password field empty, and press 
.
The password is deactivated.
For some models the password is only...

102Chapter 4. 
Settings and UpgradeChanging the Boot Priority
As an example, the procedures to change the highest boot priority 
device to the hard disk drive are described below.
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depending on the computer model and driver version. 
1
 Select the Boot menu in the BIOS Setup.
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102103Chapter 4. 
Settings and UpgradeUpgrading Memory (Optional)
These descriptions are for models with a memory 
compartment cover. For the replacement or upgrade 
procedures for the memory of models that do not have a 
memory compartment cover, please ask for assistance from 
your service center.
There are 1 or 2 memory slots according to the model’s 
specification and users can replace the installed memory or add a 
new memory.
Replace or install a new memory module only after shutting 
the computer...

104Chapter 4. 
Settings and UpgradeUpgrading Memory (Optional)
3
 Remove the screw on the memory compartment cover at the 
bottom of the computer using a screw driver.
Fixing Screw Memory 
Compartment Cover
4
 
Insert a new memory module into the memory slot at an 
angle of approximately 30 degrees aligning it to the angle of 
the memory slot.
Memory Slot
5
 Push the memory module down so that it is completely fixed. 
If the memory does not fit easily, push the memory module 
down while pulling the...

104105Chapter 4. 
Settings and UpgradeUpgrading Memory (Optional)
Removing a memory module
Pull the memory module latches outward. 
The memory module will pop up.
Remove the memory module out at an angle of 30 degrees.  

106Chapter 4. 
Settings and UpgradeBattery
Please refer to the following instructions when running the 
computer on battery power without connecting the AC power. 
This computer is equipped with an internal battery. 
Precautions
Users cannot remove or replace the internal battery. • 
To remove or replace the battery, use an authorized • 
service center in order to protect the product and 
users. You will be charged for this service.
Use only chargers specified in the User Manual.• 
Never heat the battery...

106107Chapter 4. 
Settings and UpgradeBattery
Measuring the Remaining Battery Charge
You can view the battery charge status by completing the 
following procedures.
Confirming the battery charge in the Taskbar
Disconnect the AC adapter and move the mouse cursor over 
the battery icon in the system tray of the Taskbar to confirm the 
remaining battery charge.
Battery Usage Time Information
A battery is an expendable supply, so when using it over a long 
time, the capacity/battery life is shortened. If the...

108Chapter 4. 
Settings and UpgradeBattery
Using the power management program
This program helps you use the battery more efficiently 
and supports the power mode optimized for the operating 
environment.
1
 Click Charms menu on the Desktop > Settings 
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Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Power Options.
Alternatively, right-click the power measuring device icon 
 in the notification area of the taskbar and select Power 
Options.
2
 If the following screen appears, select one of...

108109Chapter 4. 
Settings and UpgradeBattery
Using the Battery Calibration Function
When charging/discharging the battery repeatedly for a short time 
only, the battery usage time may be reduced by the difference 
between the actual battery charge and the remaining charge 
display.
In this case, the actual battery charge and the remaining charge 
display will be the same by discharging the battery completely 
using the Battery Calibration function, and then recharging it 
again.
The screen images and...