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 to the DVI IN port.
When connecting the computer to a TV, switch the • 
external input mode of the TV to HDMI.
2
 Press the  +  key once to display a window to select 
the monitor mode. Select a mode.
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PC screen only
The contents are only displayed on the PC 
monitor (current device).
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Duplicate
The contents of the current device are displayed 
on the external device as well. 
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Extend
The screen of the current device is expanded to 
the external device. 
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Second screen only
The contents are displayed only on the screen of 
the external device.
External Monitor / TV is not supported in the DOS • 
Command Prompt window.
Simultaneous output to all 3 (LCD + CRT + HDMI) is not • 
supported.
Connecting an External Display Device                      
						

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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 such as games and playing videos.
This description is only for Windows 8 and models with • 
AMD PowerXpress technology.
If Windows XP is installed, you can only use Internal • 
Graphics.
► Adding programs for PowerXpress graphics technology
You have to register the program to run some functions of a 
program using the external graphics chipset. 
Some programs are pre-registered. To register more programs, 
complete the following steps.
Unregistered programs will run using the internal graphics • 
chipset.
You can register executable files (EXE) only.• 
1
  Right-click on the Desktop and select Configure Switchable 
Graphics from the popup menu.
2
 Click the Browse button and register the software and click 
the Apply button. 
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3
  From now on some of the functions of the registered 
program that require a high graphics performance will 
run with the external graphics chipset without additional 
configuration.
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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 realistic experience.
The NVIDIA Optimus model supports Windows 8 only.• 
This function is only available in models that support the • 
NVIDIA Optimus technology.
Registering programs to be executed by the external 
graphics chipset
To run a program using the external graphics graphic chipset, you 
have to register the program in the NVIDIA Panel.
Some programs are pre-registered. To register more programs (e.g. 
3D games, etc.), complete the following steps.
1
 Right-click over the Desktop and select NVIDIA Panel.
2
 Select 3D Settings > Manage 3D settings in the left pane 
and select the Program Settings tab.
3
 In the Select a program to customize(S) field, click the Add 
button to register the software. 
You can register executable files (EXE) only.
4
 In the Select the preferred graphics processor for this 
program (O) field, select High-performance NVIDIA 
processor and click the Apply button.
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 The program has been registered.
When you run the registered program, the program is 
executed using the external graphics chipset without 
requiring additional configuration.
Connecting an External Display Device    
						

							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 
described below.
1
 Connect a microphone to the microphone jack.
You can also use the internal MIC.
2
 Right-click over the Volume icon  on the taskbar and select 
Recording Device.
3
 Check if the microphone is set as the default recording 
device.
If this is the case, it is already set as the default device. If not, 
right-click over the microphone and select Set default.
4
 Right-click over the Charms menu > Start 
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 to click All 
Apps > Sound Recorder. Then press Start Recording to 
record.     
						

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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 the Charms menu on the Desktop > 
Settings 
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 > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > 
Sound.)
2
 Right-click over the Speakers and select Properties.  
3
 Select the SoundAlive tab and select one of the modes. 
Adjusting the Volume  
						

							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• 
  Decreases the LCD brightness when the computer 
is running on battery power to save battery power 
consumption.
LCD bad pixels principle of computer• 
 Samsung observes the specifications regarding strict 
quality and reliability of LCD. But in spite of that, it is 
inevitable that there might be a small number of bad 
pixels. A large number of bad pixels can cause problems in 
appearance, but a small number of pixels doesn’t affect the 
computer performance.
 Therefore Samsung observes and manages the following 
dot principles:
 - Bright dot : 2 or less 
- Black dot  : 4 or less 
- Combination of Bright and Dark : 4 or less
Instructions for Cleaning the LCD
Clean the LCD panel with a soft cloth lightly moistened with 
computer cleansing detergent moving in one direction. 
Cleaning the LCD panel with excessive force can damage the 
LCD.    
						

							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 description are of a representative • 
model. Therefore the figures may differ from the real ones.
Connecting to the Wired LAN
1
 Connect the LAN cable to the wired LAN port.
2
 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.
3
 Select Ethenet and click the right button of the touch pad 
and select Properties.
The LAN Device name may differ depending on your 
computer’s Network Device.      
						

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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 address, and set the IP address manually.
When not using DHCP, ask your network administrator for the 
IP address.
6
 When you have completed the settings, click the OK button.
The network settings have been completed.
Wired Network      
						

							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
 Click Configure > Power Management tab. Select Allow 
this device to wake the computer, then click OK. Restart 
the system.
-   If the system wakes up from Sleep mode even though there 
is no received signal, use the system after disabling the 
 function.
-   The LAN LED may not be turned off if System is shoutdown 
without disabling the WOL (Wake on LAN) option.
-   Connecting a wired LAN while using a wireless LAN may not 
activate the  function. Set the Wireless LAN 
to Disable to use the  function.
-    feature may not work while using Hybrid 
power saving feature. Hybrid sleep mode can be disabled 
from Power Options under Control Panel.
For Windows 8, Wake On LAN is not supported by Ping.
When connected to a 100Mbps/1Gbps wired LAN and the 
computer exits Sleep/hibernation mode, a message appears 
informing you of a connection to a 10Mbps/100Mbps 
wired LAN. This happens because when the computer exits 
standby/hibernate mode, restoring the network takes about 
3 seconds. When the network is restored, it operates at 
100Mbps/1Gbps.
When system is running on battery, some time it may take 
a few second extra after inserting LAN cable to be able to 
connect to internet. This symptom happen as a result of 
power saving feature to reduce battery consumption.
When system is running on battery, the Wired LAN speed 
is decreased automatically to reduce battery consumption. 
In such case, a 1Gbps /100Mbps LAN would function at 
100Mbps/10Mbps speed.     
						

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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 device is 
optional. 
The pictures in this manual may differ from the actual 
product depending on your wireless LAN device model.
If the wireless LAN is turned off, press the •  +  key 
combination to turn it on.
What is an Access Point (AP)?
An AP is a network device that bridges wired and wireless 
LANs, and corresponds to a wireless hub in a wired network. 
You can connect multiple wireless LAN installed computers 
to an AP.
Wireless Network (Optional)