Samsung Series 9 User Manual

60Chapter 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...

6061Chapter 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•...

62Chapter 3.  
Using the computerWired Network
A wired network is a network environment used for a company 
network or broadband internet connection at home.
You can use wired LAN by using the LAN adapter (Optional).• 
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...

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Using the computer
4
 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.
5
 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,...

64Chapter 3.  
Using the computerWired Network
6
 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.
7
 When you have completed the settings, click the OK button.
The network settings have been completed.
Using the WOL (Wake On LAN) function
 is a function that activates the system from Sleep 
mode...

6465Chapter 3.  
Using the computerWired Network
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...

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Using the computer
A wireless network (Wireless LAN) environment is a network 
environment that enables communication 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...

6667Chapter 3.  
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...

68Chapter 3.  
Using the computerMobile broadband (Wireless WAN, Optional)
A wireless wide area network (WWAN) is a mobile broadband 
network that is available in mobile phone service areas.
The descriptions below are for computer models with • 
mobile broadband devices. A mobile broadband device is 
optional.
Depending on the version of the operating system, some • 
functions may not be provided or different functions may 
be provided.
The pictures in this manual may differ from the actual • 
product...

6869Chapter 3.  
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...