Samsung Chronos 7 Owners Manual

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Using the computerWireless Network (Optional)
Connecting to a Wireless LAN
If there is an AP, you can connect to the Internet via the AP using 
the Wireless LAN connection method provided by Windows.
1
 If you click the Charms menu > Settings 
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 > Network 
Connections  icon, a list of available APs appears.
If you select an AP to connect to, the Connect button 
appears.
AP List
2
 Click Connect.
If a network key is set for the AP, enter the network key and 
then click...

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Using the computerUsing the TPM Security Device (Optional)
A TPM (Trusted Platform Module) security device is a security 
solution that protects your personal information by saving 
the user authentication data on the TPM chip installed on the 
computer.
To use the TPM security device, you have to initialize the TPM chip 
in the BIOS Setup, initialize the TPM program, and then register 
the user.
This function is only supported for models with TPM • 
(security chip).
For more...

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Initializing the TPM chip
When you use the TPM function for the first time or you want to 
register the user again, you have to initialize the TPM chip.
Initializing the TPM chip erases all authentication • 
information saved on the TPM chip. Any decision to 
initialize must be taken carefully. 
To initialize the TPM chip again while the TPM function is • 
in use, you have to decrypt any existing files and folders 
encrypted by the TPM function first. Otherwise, you...

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Using the computer
5
 When the system reboots, press the corresponding key(s) by 
following the onscreen instructions.
6
 When the computer restarts automatically and the Samsung 
logo screen appears, press the F2 key repeatedly. 
7
 Select the Security > TPM Configuration > Change TPM 
Status item and set the item to Enable and Activate.
Aptio S etup Utilit y
TP M C onfiguration
TPM Suppor t
Change  TPM Statu s
S ecurity Chip State S
ecurit y[Enabled]
[No Change ]
D isabled and Deac...

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Registering the TPM program
1
 From the Start Screen, right-click any area and select  
All apps  in the bottom right corner. Then, click 
Infineon Security Platform Solution > Security Platform 
Management > User Settings. (with administrator authority) 
Alternatively, double-click the  icon on the Taskbar and 
run initialization with administrator authority.
2
 The security authentication settings begin with the 
Initialization...

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Using the computerUsing the TPM Security Device (Optional)
Using the TPM program
For more information about using the TPM program, refer to 
the online help for the program.
Encrypting a file (folder) 
This function enables encrypting files and folders. You can safely 
protect documents through the Encrypt File System (EFS).
The Encrypt File System(EFS) function is supported by the 
following operating systems.
Windows XP Professional • 
Windows Vista Business / Enterprise / Ultimate•...

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3
 In the user authentication window, enter the Basic user 
password you entered when registering the user and click 
OK.
4
 You will be able to confirm that the color of the folder (file) 
name in the encrypted folder has been changed to green.
Opening an encrypted folder (file)
1
 Double-click an encrypted folder (file).
2
 If the user authentication window appears, enter the basic 
user password you entered when registering the...

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Using the computerUsing the TPM Security Device (Optional)
Decrypting an encrypted folder (file)
1
 Right-click over an encrypted folder (file) and select Decrypt 
from the pop-up window.
2
 If the user authentication window appears, enter the basic 
user password you entered when registering the user and 
click OK. 
3
 The folder (file) is decrypted.
Using the virtual drive (Personal Secure Drive: PSD) 
The virtual drive (PSD) is a virtual space to save and manage 
confidential data. In...

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When the virtual drive (PSD) is not loaded
To use the virtual drive (PSD), the virtual drive (PSD) should be 
loaded first. If it is not loaded, you can load it according to the 
procedures below.
1
 Right-click over the Security Platform  icon in the system 
tray of the Taskbar and select Personal Secure Drive > Load 
from the pop-up menu.
2
 In the load window, enter the basic user password and click 
OK.
3
 If you click Start >...

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Using the computerUsing the TPM Security Device (Optional)
Deleting the virtual drive
If a virtual drive has been created, you have to delete the virtual 
drive before deleting the existing authentication information 
saved on the TPM chip.
1
 Right-click over  >  and click Personal Secure Drive > 
Create/Manage.
2
 Click Next.
3
 Enter the password that you entered when registering the 
TPM program and click Next.
4
 Select Delete selected PSD and click Next.
5
 Select “I want to...