Samsung Series 9 User Manual

							40Chapter 2 
Using Windows 8  
Using the Windows Store 
If you run the App Store in the Start screen, the Apps in the 
Windows Store are displayed. 
However, a Microsoft account is required to purchase App(s) in the 
Windows Store.
Continue after registering your Microsoft Account in the 
Charms.
Samsung cannot solve errors occuring with other apps 
installed from the Windows Store. Contact customer support 
for the app directly.
Configuring your Microsoft Account
A Microsoft Account allows you to synchronize your settings with 
other device(s) running Windows 8 online allowing you to share 
file(s) or settings.
You should register a Microsoft Account to download or purchase 
App(s) from the Store.
1
 Run the Charms and click Settings > Change PC Settings.  
2 
 Click Users > Your account > Switch to a Microsoft 
account. 
3 
 Register your account through the following relevant 
procedures.
 
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Using Apps    
						

							4041Chapter 2 
Using Windows 8  Windows Hot Key Function
You can use the following convenient hot keys in Windows 8. 
FunctionHot KeysFunction Description
Displaying the 
Start ScreenWindows KeySwitches to Start mode.
Displaying the 
DesktopWindows Key + DSwitches to Desktop 
mode.
Running the 
CharmsWindows Key + CActivates the Charms.
Locking the 
ScreenWindows Key + LLocks the screen.
Opening the 
Ease of Access 
Center
Windows Key + UOpens the Ease of Access 
Center configuration.
Opening the 
Second Screen 
Settings
Windows Key + POpens the External 
Monitor Settings menu.
Opening the 
Advanced 
Management 
To o l
Windows Key + XOpens the Advanced 
Management Tool.
Exit AppAlt + F4Exits the currently 
running App. 
						

							Keyboard 43
Touchpad 46
External-type CD drive (ODD, To be purchased)  50
Multi Card Slot (Optional)  52
Connecting an External Display Device 55
Adjusting the Volume 59
LCD Brightness Control  61
Wired Network 62
Wireless Network (Optional) 66
Mobile broadband (Wireless WAN, Optional)  68
Using the TPM Security Device (Optional)  69
Using the Multimedia App (Optional)  78
Samsung Software Update 82
Diagnosing the Computer Status  
and Troubleshooting  83
Chapter 3. 
Using the computer   
						

							43Chapter 3.  
Using the computerKeyboard
Shortcut key functions and procedures are discussed in the following sections.
The keyboard image may differ from the actual keyboard.• 
The keyboard may differ depending on your country. The following mainly describes the shortcut keys.• 
Shortcut Keys
Press both the Fn key and hot key at the same time. 
Alternatively, press the Fn Lock key as well as a hot key to use the hot key functions more easily.
► Method 1
 
+
Shortcut Keys
► Method 2
1
 Fn Lock On: The Blue LED is turned On
 
2
 
Shortcut Keys    
						

							44Chapter 3.  
Using the computerKeyboard
Shortcut KeysNameFunction
SettingsThe Samsung software control program, the Settings, is launched.
Screen Brightness 
ControlControls the screen brightness.
LCD/External MonitorSwitches the screen output to the LCD or external monitor when an external monitor (or TV) is 
connected to the computer.
TouchpadTurns the Touchpad function on or off.
When using an external mouse only, you can turn the Touchpad off.
MutePress this button to turn the audio on or off.
Volume ControlControls the volume.
Keyboard Backlight 
Brightness Control  
(Optional)
When it is dark or when the illumination sensor is turned off, you can manually control the 
brightness of the keyboard backlight.
Silent ModeReduces the Fan noise so that users can use the computer without hearing noise. 
Airplane ModeTurns all wireless network devices on or off. 
(Only for models with a wireless network device.) 
						

							4445Chapter 3.  
Using the computerKeyboard
Other Function Keys (Optional)
Performs the right-click mouse function (touchpad).• 
 + 
If you press the • Fn Lock key, you can use the hot key functions 
without pressing the Fn  key.
If the hot keys do not work properly, you have to install the 
Settings.  
						

							46Chapter 3.  
Using the computerTouchpad
The touchpad provides the same function as a mouse and the left 
and right buttons of the touchpad plays the role of the left and 
right buttons of a mouse.
Touch the touchpad with your fingers only.  • 
Anything other than your fingers, such as a ball-point pen, 
will not be recognized by the touchpad.
If you touch the Touchpad or press the Touchpad buttons • 
while booting up, the Windows boot time may be 
extended.
Basic Touchpad Functions
Moving the cursor on the screen
Place your finger on the touchpad slightly and move your finger.
The mouse cursor will move accordingly. Move your finger in the 
direction you wish to move the cursor.
Click Function
Place a finger on the touchpad and click on an item once. 
Alternatively, press the left button once quickly and release it.
Ta p
Click
or
Double-Click Function
Put your finger on the touchpad and quickly tap twice with your 
finger on an item you want.
Alternatively, press the left touchpad button twice quickly.
ClickClick
Ta pTa p
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Right Button Function
This corresponds to clicking the right mouse button.
Press the right touchpad button once. The corresponding pop-up 
menu appears.
Click
Drag Function
Dragging refers to moving an item to another place after selecting 
it.
Press and hold down the left touchpad button over an item you 
want to drag and move the item to the new location.
Holding down the left touchpad button
Move
The Gesture Function of the Touchpad (Optional)
The Touchpad Gesture function may not be provided and the 
version of the function may differ depending on the model. 
Some usage procedures may differ depending on the version.
Configuring the Gesture Function
Some gesture functions may not be configured.
In this case, you can configure them using the following path.
1
 On the Desktop, click the Charms menu > Settings 
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 > 
Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Touchpad icon.
2
 When the Touchpad Settings window appears, click the 
corresponding item in the Select an Item to Configure 
setting to select the checkbox for the corresponding item.
To cancel the Gesture function, deselect the checkbox for the 
corresponding item in the Touchpad Settings window. 
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Using the computer
The Scroll Function
This function is the same as the scroll area of the Touchpad.
If you place two fingers over the Touchpad and move them up, 
down, left or right, the screen is scrolled up, down, left or right 
accordingly.
or
Zoom Functions
If you place two fingers over the Touchpad together or apart, the 
current image or text is zoomed in or out.
Zoom-outZoom-inor
Charms Menu Activating Function 
If you place your finger on the right edge of the touch pad and 
drag your finger toward the center, the Charms menu appears. 
Displaying Additional Menu(s) of a Currently Running 
App
Place your finger at the edge of the top area on the touch pad and 
drag your finger toward the center, and the menu of the currently 
running App appears. 
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Last Run Window Opening Function
Place your finger on the left edge of the touch pad and drag 
your finger towards the center to activate a previously operating 
program from among the currently running programs. 
Touchpad On/Off Function
Locking with shortcut keys
If you want to use the mouse only without using the touchpad, 
you can turn the touchpad off.
To lock the touchpad function, press the  +  keys.
Alternatively, press the  key and then press the  key to 
turn the touchpad function off.
You can set the touchpad and touchpad button settings in 
the tabs that appear when clicking Charms menu on the 
Desktop > Settings > Control Panel > Hardware and 
Sound > Touchpad.
Auto-locking when connecting USB mouse
If an external USB pointing device is connected in the Charms 
menu in Desktop > Settings > Control Panel > Hardware and 
Sound > Touchpad, check Disabled to disable the touchpad 
feature when connecting to the USB mouse.
This auto-locking function is not provided for some models.
Touchpad