Samsung Series 9 User Manual

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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  
						

							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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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.    
						

							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 
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 adapter to the wired LAN port.
2
 Connect the LAN cable to the connected LAN adapter.
LAN 
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3
  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.        
						

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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, 
and protocols.
Wired Network     
						

							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 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.
-   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.   
						

							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 
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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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 is 
optional. 
The pictures in this manual may differ from the actual 
product depending on your wireless LAN device model.
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)   
						

							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 OK.
For the network key, please ask your network administrator.
3
 When the AP connection is completed, Connected is 
displayed next to the corresponding AP. You can now use the 
wireless network.    
						

							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 depending on your WWAN device model.
1
 Click Charms > Settings 
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 > Network to display available 
mobile broadband networks as shown below. 
If there are no available network service providers listed 
under Mobile broadband, turn off the computer, and insert 
the SIM card correctly, and then turn on the computer.
2
 Select a carrier name to connect to and the Connect button 
is displayed.
3
 If the Profile settings screen appears, follow the onscreen 
instructions to enter the required information.
4
 The network connection is established and Internet access is 
available.    
						

							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 information, refer to the online help for the • 
program.
The program version described in this manual is subject to • 
change and the screenshots and terms used in this manual 
may differ from the actual product.
Setting Up the TPM
To use the TPM function, you have to complete the following 
steps.
1
 Initializing the TPM chip 
Initializes the authentication information saved on the TPM 
chip.
2
 Installing the TPM program 
Installs the TPM program.
3
 Registering the TPM program 
Registers the TPM program. 
If you complete the steps above, you can use the TPM function.