Samsung Chronos 7 Owners Manual

60Chapter 3.  
Using the computer
Connecting through the HDMI port (Optional)
By connecting the computer to a TV with a HDMI port, you can 
enjoy both a high visual quality and a high sound quality.
After connecting a TV through HDMI, you have to configure the 
screen and sound.
1
 Connect the HDMI cable to the HDMI port of the TV.
External 
Monitor TV
Projector
This is only supported for models that support a TV output • 
port (HDMI).
When a TV provides more than one HDMI port, connect • 
the computer...

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Using the computer
Using AMD Graphics Effectively (optional)
PowerXpress is Switchable Graphics technology that selectively 
enables either the internal or external graphics chipset depending 
on the program to extend the battery life time while maintaining 
the graphics performance.
This technology uses the internal graphics by default to reduce 
battery consumption and switches to the external graphics when 
the user uses some program functions that require a high graphics 
performance...

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Using the computer
Using NVIDIA graphics more efficiently 
(optional)
NVIDIA Optimus is a function that enables automatic selection 
and usage of the internal or external graphics chipsets depending 
on the currently running software.
For example, the internal graphics chipset can be used for 
Internet surfing or word processing to minimize battery power 
consumption and the high-performance external graphics graphic 
chipset can be used for gaming or video processing to deliver a 
more...

6263Chapter 3.  
Using the computerAdjusting the Volume
You can adjust the volume using the keyboard and the volume 
control program.
Adjusting the Volume using the Keyboard
 +    or    + 
 Alternatively, press the  +  key combination to 
turn the volume on or off.
Adjusting the Volume using the Volume 
Adjustment Program
Click the Charms menu > Settings 
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 to adjust the control 
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Mute
Using the Sound Recorder
The procedures to record sound using the Windows Recorder are...

64Chapter 3.  
Using the computer
Using SoundAlive (Optional)
The SoundAlive function enables you to experience more 
stereophonic sound using stereo speakers.
SoundAlive is only supported in Windows 8.• 
The software programs provider may vary, depending on • 
your computer model. 
In addition, some pictures may differ from actual product • 
depending on the computer model and software version. 
1
 Right-click over the Volume  in the taskbar on the Desktop 
and click Play Device.
(Alternatively, click...

6465Chapter 3.  
Using the computerLCD Brightness Control
The screen brightness is automatically set to the brightest 
level when AC power is connected and the brightness is 
automatically set dimmer when the computer runs on battery 
power to extend the battery use time.
Controlling the Brightness Using the Keyboard
1
 Click the Charms menu > Settings 
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 > Screen 
Adjustment icon 
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 .
2
 Adjust the brightness with the screen brightness control bar.
Saving battery power consumption•...

66Chapter 3.  
Using the computerWired Network
A wired network is a network environment used for a company 
network or broadband internet connection at home.
Since these descriptions are written on the basis of the • 
latest operating system, Windows 8, some of the content 
and the figures of the descriptions may differ depending 
on the operating system. Since the procedures for other 
Windows operating systems are similar, use the computer 
referring to these descriptions.
The figures used for the...

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Using the computer
4
 Select Internet Protocol Version 4(TCP/IPv4) from the list 
of Network Components and click Properties.
The Network Component name may differ depending on • 
the Operating System Installed.
To add a network component, click Install in the screen • 
shown in the figure above. You can add clients, services, 
and protocols.
5
 Configure the IP settings.
When using DHCP, select Obtain an IP address 
automatically. To use a static IP address, select Use the 
following IP...

68Chapter 3.  
Using the computerWired Network
Using the WOL (Wake On LAN) function
 is a function that activates the system from Sleep 
mode when a signal (such as a ping or magic packet command) 
arrives over the network (wired LAN).
1
 Click Charms menu on the Desktop > Settings 
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 > 
Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and 
Sharing Center and click on Change adapter settings in 
the left menu pane.
2
 Right-click on the Wired Ethernet Connection and select 
Properties.
3...

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Using the computer
A wireless network (Wireless LAN) environment is a network 
environment that enables communicating between multiple 
computers at home or a small-size office through wireless LAN 
devices.
The screen figures and terms may differ depending on the • 
model.
Depending on the program version, some functions may • 
not be provided or different functions may be provided.
The descriptions below are for computer models with • 
a Wireless LAN card or device. A Wireless LAN...