Samsung Notebook Odyssey User Manual

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Number Name
•	Setup items
•	Setup tools
 –Help: View the help for BIOS set up.
 –Default: Return to the default settings.
 –Restore: Cancel changes.
 –Save: Save settings.
 –Exit: Exit BIOS setup.
•	Help
•	Setup menu
 –SysInfo: View the basic specifications of the 
computer.
 –Advanced: Configure the chipsets and 
additional functions.
 –Security: Configure security functions.
 –Boot: Configure peripherals and boot-
related settings.
The BIOS setup screen appears only in English....

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Setting passwords
There are three password settings available: Supervisor Password, 
User Password, and HDD Password.
•	Supervisor Password (low security level): This password is 
required when turning on the computer or entering the BIOS 
setup.
•	User Password (low security level): This password is required 
to enter the BIOS setup. This password will be deactivated 
automatically if the 
Supervisor Password is disabled.
•	HDD Password (high security level): This password is...

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5 Enter a password and select Ok.
The password can be up to 20 characters.
6 Enter the password again to confirm it and select Ok.
7 Select Save → Ok to save and restart.
•	To enable the Password On Boot option, set a 
Supervisor Password and enter the password when 
starting up the computer.
•	To change the HDD Password after setting it, restart 
the computer.
•	For some models, if the password entered message 
appears in the Setup Notice window, select 
Ok to 
complete the setup....

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Boot priority
Change the boot priority from the BIOS setup.
1 Turn on the computer.
2 Before the logo appears, press the F2 key several times.
3 Access the Boot menu.
4 Select Boot Device Priority.
5 Select an option menu to open the list.
6 Select an option.
7 Select Save → Ok to save and restart.
Select 
Exit → Ok to restart without saving the changes.
Removing a password
1 Turn on the computer.
2 Before the logo appears, press the F2 key several times.
3 Access the Security...

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3 Select Advanced → Smart Battery Calibration.
Aptio Setup Utility - Copy (C) XXXX American Megatrends, Inc.Smart Battery Calibration > Touch Pad Mouse      
On
USB Charge In Sleep Mode     Off
USB S3 Wake-up     Off
BIOS Adaptive Brightness    On
4 The Battery Calibration function is activated and the battery is 
forcefully discharged. To stop the operation, press the 
Esc key.
This operation requires 3–5 hours depending on the battery 
capacity and the remaining battery charge....

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Charging the battery
1 Connect the power cable to the AC adapter.
2 Connect the AC adapter to the DC jack of the computer.
3 Plug the power cable into an electric socket.
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Battery
Fully charge the battery using the AC adapter before using the 
computer for the first time.
•	Use only Samsung-approved AC adapters, batteries, 
and cables. Unapproved adapters or cables can cause 
the battery to explode or damage the computer.
•	Incorrectly connecting the charger may cause serious...

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Battery status
Move the cursor over the battery icon on the taskbar to view the 
current battery charge.
Viewing the current battery charge when the 
computer is turned off
Connect or disconnect the AC adapter from the computer to view 
the current battery charge when the computer is turned off.
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4 When the battery is fully charged, the operating status LED 
turns green. Disconnect the AC adapter from the computer.
Operating status LEDStatus
•	Red: Charging
•	Green:...

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When battery expiration is imminent
Batteries are consumable parts and the remaining battery life is 
currently low. Continued use may result in charge or discharge 
failures. Whether or not batteries can be used is determined 
based on safety evaluations. Please replace it with a new battery 
(genuine) to prevent data loss and ensure safe usage.
When the battery has expired
Batteries are consumable parts and the current battery cannot be 
used as the battery life has expired....

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Troubleshooting
Samsung Recovery
When a problem occurs with the computer, it is easy to restore 
the computer back to the factory default settings by using the 
Samsung Recovery application (Recovery/Backup). It is also 
possible to restore the computer to a previously backed up point. 
Back up important data regularly before a problem occurs with 
the computer.
•	The Samsung Recovery application may not be 
provided in models with less than 64 GB of storage. 
For models with less than 64 GB of...

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2 Select Backup Management → Factory image → Recover.Recovering to factory default
You can restore the computer to its factory default settings. If 
necessary, back up important data to an external storage device 
before restoring the system. See Backing up the current system.
1 When the computer starts Windows: Select the Start button 
(
) → Samsung → Samsung Recovery.
When the computer does not start Windows: Turn on the 
computer and press the 
F4 key several times before the logo...