Samsung Notebook Odyssey User Manual

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Turning the computer off
1 Select the Start button ().
2 Select  → Shut down.
•	Save all data before turning off the computer.
•	Since the procedures to turn the computer off may 
differ depending on the installed operating system, 
turn the computer off according to the procedures for 
the purchased operating system.
About Windows Activation
When you turn the computer on for the first time, the Windows 
activation screen appears.
Follow the activation procedures according to the instructions on 
the screen to use the computer.
The computer’s date and time may be incorrect when you turn it 
on for the first time. They may also be incorrect if the battery has 
been fully discharged or removed. To set the date and time, go 
to the desktop taskbar and right-click the clock area. Then, select 
Adjust date/time and set the current date and time.
•	To adjust the brightness of the screen, see LCD 
brightness.
•	To adjust the sound, see  Volume.   
						

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Windows
Microsoft Windows is an operating system that is used to control a 
computer.
•	Images and available features may differ depending on 
the model and operating system.
•	This manual is designed for Windows 10 and content 
may differ depending on the OS version.
•	The image displayed on the desktop screen may differ 
between models and OS versions.
Help
To access help information, select the Start button () →  
Get started ().
You can check the help information after connecting to 
the Internet.
Unlocking the screen
To unlock the lock screen, do one of the following:
•	Mouse: Click the lock screen.
•	Keyboard: Press any key.
•	Touchpad: Tap the touchpad.
If the account has a password, enter the password to log in after 
unlocking the screen.   
						

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2 Select New desktop.
A new desktop will be added. You can select a desktop from 
the list displayed at the bottom of the screen.
Multi desktop list
Deleting a desktop
1 Select  on the taskbar.
2 Move the cursor over the desktop icon you want to delete. 
Then, select 
 in the upper-right corner of the icon.
Using the control panel
You can adjust basic system settings, such as hardware, software, 
or user account settings.
Select the Start button (
) → Windows system → Control 
Panel
. Alternatively, right-click the Start button () and select 
Control Panel.
Then, select options you want to change.
Using a multi desktop
Multi desktop allows you to work on various tasks at the same 
time via multiple desktops. You can use different desktops for 
various purposes.
Creating a new desktop
1 Select  on the taskbar.   
						

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2 When the action center panel appears, select a message to 
check it.
•	You can enable or disable push notifications for 
applications. You can also set personalized hot keys 
to appear in the action center by selecting the Start 
button (
) →  → System → Notifications & 
actions
.
•	Select Expand or Collapse to expand or minimize the 
action center menu and select the feature you want to 
use.
Moving a program to another desktop
1 Select  on the taskbar.
2 Select a program or window you want to move.
Action Center
The Windows 10 action center allows you to receive system 
notifications, such as updates, and push notifications, such as 
emails and SNS updates. You can also adjust settings conveniently. 
For example, you can select wireless network options or adjust the 
volume and screen brightness via hot keys in the action center.
Checking notifications
1 Select  on the taskbar.   
						

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Basics
Keyboard
Enter text or access computer functions with the keyboard.
•	Images and available features may differ depending on the model and operating system.
•	The keyboard layout may differ depending on the country.
Using hot keys
Press and hold the Fn key and press a hot key.
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Key/Icon Description
F10
•	View the system status of the game 
performance.
F11
•	Record and save a video of the screen when 
playing games.
F12
•	Wi-Fi network: Turn the Wi-Fi feature on or off.
Fn +  
•	Right-click: Perform the right-click function.
•	If the hot keys do not work properly, install the 
Samsung Settings application.
•	You can use the F10 and F11 hot key functions only 
if 
Odyssey Control is installed. Some games may not 
support the F10 and F11 hot key functions.
WinLock key function
The  key disables the  key. When  is on, the  key is 
disabled.
Press the 
 key to lock the  key. Press it again to turn off the 
function.
Hot key functions
Key/Icon Description
F1
•	Samsung Settings: Launch the Samsung 
Settings
 application.
F2
•	Screen brightness control: Adjust the 
brightness of the display.
F3
F4
•	LCD/External monitor: Switch between the 
LCD and an external display device when an 
external display device is connected to the 
computer.
F5
•	Touchpad: Turn the touchpad function on or 
off.
F6
•	Mute: Mute or unmute the audio.
F7
•	Volume Control: Adjust the volume level.
F8
F9•	Keyboard/Touchpad backlight: Turn the 
keyboard/touchpad backlight on or off.   
						

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Clicking
Tap the touchpad or press the left touchpad button.
or
Ta p
Click
Double-clicking
Double-tap the touchpad or press the left touchpad button twice.
or
Tap-tap
Click-click
Touchpad
Use the touchpad to move the cursor or select an item. The left 
and right buttons of the touchpad act the same as the left and 
right buttons of a mouse.
•	Use the touchpad only with fingers. The touchpad will 
not recognize actions of other objects.
•	Images and the touchpad layout may differ depending 
on the model.
Basic touchpad functions
Moving
To move the cursor, move a finger on the touchpad.         
						

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Gesture functions
Swiping
To scroll up, down, left or right to a desired location, swipe with 
two fingers on the touchpad.
or
Right-clicking
This function enables right-clicking.
To right-click an item, press the right touchpad button.
Click
Dragging
To move an icon or an app tile to a desired location, press and hold 
it and then drag it to the target position with the left touchpad 
button pressed.
Press and hold the 
left touchpad button Move     
						

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Configuring touchpad gestures
Configure touchpad gestures to use the touchpad more efficiently.
Select the Start button (
) →  → Devices → Mouse & 
touchpad
 → desired options.
Some options in the touchpad settings may not be 
available depending on the model.
Touchpad lock
Press and hold the Fn key and press the F5 key to lock the 
touchpad.
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Pinching
To zoom in, spread two fingers apart while viewing a website, 
map, or image. Pinch to zoom out.     
						

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To use a mini or micro card, insert the card into an adapter before 
inserting it into the memory card slot.
•	Some memory cards may not be fully compatible with 
the computer. Using an incompatible card may damage 
the computer or the memory card, or corrupt the data 
stored in it.
•	Use caution to insert the memory card in the indicated 
direction.
•	Store the card separately to prevent losing the card 
when moving the computer.
•	Memory card speeds vary.
Memory card
Use a memory card to transfer data to other devices, such as 
digital cameras or MP3 players. Memory cards are sold separately. 
Purchase a memory card with the necessary capacity for the 
requirement.
This computer supports the following types of memory cards.
Abbreviation Description
SD
•	Secure Digital
mini SD
•	mini Secure Digital
micro SD
•	micro Secure Digital
SDHC
•	Secure Digital High Capacity
mini SDHC
•	mini Secure Digital High Capacity
micro SDHC
•	micro Secure Digital High Capacity
SDXC
•	Secure Digital eXtended Capacity
micro SDXC
•	micro Secure Digital eXtended Capacity