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... card) tray (LTE models only) 26 Cellular data (LTE models only) 27 Fingerprint recognition 29 Memory card slot 32 External display 34 Wireless LAN 36 Bluetooth 38 Thunderbolt™ 4 Applications 40 Using applications 41 Samsung Settings 42 Samsung Security 45 Samsung Update 46 Online Support (S Service) 47 Samsung PC Cleaner 48 Screen Recorder 49 Quick Search 50 Samsung Flow 50 Samsung Studio Plus 51 Samsung Voice Note 51 Samsung Gallery Settings & Upgrade 52 Display brightness 54 Volume 55 BIOS (Setup utility) 61 Battery Troubleshooting 64 Samsung Recovery 69 Windows recovery function...
... card) tray (LTE models only) 26 Cellular data (LTE models only) 27 Fingerprint recognition 29 Memory card slot 32 External display 34 Wireless LAN 36 Bluetooth 38 Thunderbolt™ 4 Applications 40 Using applications 41 Samsung Settings 42 Samsung Security 45 Samsung Update 46 Online Support (S Service) 47 Samsung PC Cleaner 48 Screen Recorder 49 Quick Search 50 Samsung Flow 50 Samsung Studio Plus 51 Samsung Voice Note 51 Samsung Gallery Settings & Upgrade 52 Display brightness 54 Volume 55 BIOS (Setup utility) 61 Battery Troubleshooting 64 Samsung Recovery 69 Windows recovery function...
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... specially designed to detail the computer's functions and features. • The user manual supplied with the touch screen feature. • Images and screenshots are based on the computer or operating system. • This user manual describes procedures for using the computer to ensure safe and proper use. • Optional accessories, some devices, and software referred to in the user manual may not be the same as...
... specially designed to detail the computer's functions and features. • The user manual supplied with the touch screen feature. • Images and screenshots are based on the computer or operating system. • This user manual describes procedures for using the computer to ensure safe and proper use. • Optional accessories, some devices, and software referred to in the user manual may not be the same as...
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... in any information storage and retrieval system. Select Click the mouse or tap the touchpad or touch screen. Computer specifications or the contents of the computer's functions. 4 Getting started Instructional icons and expressions Warning: situations that could cause damage to ... instruction. Copyright Copyright © 2021 Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. For example, "select Settings → Devices" indicates that could cause injury to yourself or others Caution: situations that you should select Settings and then Devices. This manual is protected under international copyright...
... in any information storage and retrieval system. Select Click the mouse or tap the touchpad or touch screen. Computer specifications or the contents of the computer's functions. 4 Getting started Instructional icons and expressions Warning: situations that could cause damage to ... instruction. Copyright Copyright © 2021 Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. For example, "select Settings → Devices" indicates that could cause injury to yourself or others Caution: situations that you should select Settings and then Devices. This manual is protected under international copyright...
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Getting started Right view ► For 13.3 inch models ► For 15.6 inch models 12 34 Number/Name SIM card tray (LTE models only) Memory card slot USB 3.2 port Earpiece/Headset jack Description • Insert the SIM or USIM card. • Insert a memory card into the slot. • Connect various peripheral devices, such as a mouse, camera, or keyboard. • Connect an earpiece or a headset to the computer to listen to audio. 1 23 Number/Name Memory card slot USB 3.2 port Earpiece...
Getting started Right view ► For 13.3 inch models ► For 15.6 inch models 12 34 Number/Name SIM card tray (LTE models only) Memory card slot USB 3.2 port Earpiece/Headset jack Description • Insert the SIM or USIM card. • Insert a memory card into the slot. • Connect various peripheral devices, such as a mouse, camera, or keyboard. • Connect an earpiece or a headset to the computer to listen to audio. 1 23 Number/Name Memory card slot USB 3.2 port Earpiece...
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... 34 Number/Name HDMI port USB Type-C port Thunderbolt™ 4 port Operating status LED Description • Used to connect an HDMI cable to an external device. • This port allows the USB PD AC adapter to be used to charge USB Type-C devices or to connect external display devices. • Connect and charge a USB Type-C device and Thunderbolt™ device, or connect to the computer. Some features may not be used to supply power to an external display device. It can also be supported depending on your device's specifications. • Shows the operating...
... 34 Number/Name HDMI port USB Type-C port Thunderbolt™ 4 port Operating status LED Description • Used to connect an HDMI cable to an external device. • This port allows the USB PD AC adapter to be used to charge USB Type-C devices or to connect external display devices. • Connect and charge a USB Type-C device and Thunderbolt™ device, or connect to the computer. Some features may not be used to supply power to an external display device. It can also be supported depending on your device's specifications. • Shows the operating...
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... hibernation mode or is powered by the battery. • The charging status of the USB Type-C port or Thunderbolt™ 4 port Charging the computer Connect an external power supply (sold separately) with a rating level higher than 10 W (5 V, 2 A) that supports USB Type-C or USB BC 1.2. Charging a USB Type-C device or Thunderbolt™ device Connect and charge your USB Type-C or Thunderbolt™ device by connecting it as the auxiliary power or charge the computer. Use an external power supply (sold separately) to the USB Type-C port...
... hibernation mode or is powered by the battery. • The charging status of the USB Type-C port or Thunderbolt™ 4 port Charging the computer Connect an external power supply (sold separately) with a rating level higher than 10 W (5 V, 2 A) that supports USB Type-C or USB BC 1.2. Charging a USB Type-C device or Thunderbolt™ device Connect and charge your USB Type-C or Thunderbolt™ device by connecting it as the auxiliary power or charge the computer. Use an external power supply (sold separately) to the USB Type-C port...
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Green: Fully charged - Do not cover the ambient light sensor. 14 Getting started Operating status LED and Ambient light sensor 2 1 Number/Name Operating status LED Ambient light sensor Description • Shows the operating status of the environment where you use the computer. • When the surroundings become bright, the keyboard backlight turns off. Red: Charging - Blue: Turned on . • When the surroundings become dark, the keyboard backlight turns on • Recognizes the brightness of the computer. -
Green: Fully charged - Do not cover the ambient light sensor. 14 Getting started Operating status LED and Ambient light sensor 2 1 Number/Name Operating status LED Ambient light sensor Description • Shows the operating status of the environment where you use the computer. • When the surroundings become bright, the keyboard backlight turns off. Red: Charging - Blue: Turned on . • When the surroundings become dark, the keyboard backlight turns on • Recognizes the brightness of the computer. -
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... heat generated inside the computer Fan vents through these holes. • If the vents are blocked the computer may be dangerous. • Provides power to the computer when 2 not connected to a Samsung Service 4 Center. Speaker • Sound is replaced, the laser-carved model name, serial number, and various logos will be displayed anymore. 2 For more information, contact a Samsung Service Center. 3 15 Avoid blocking...
... heat generated inside the computer Fan vents through these holes. • If the vents are blocked the computer may be dangerous. • Provides power to the computer when 2 not connected to a Samsung Service 4 Center. Speaker • Sound is replaced, the laser-carved model name, serial number, and various logos will be displayed anymore. 2 For more information, contact a Samsung Service Center. 3 15 Avoid blocking...
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Select the Start button ( ) → Windows System → Control Panel. 2 When the action center panel appears, select a message to receive system notifications, such as updates, and push notifications, such as installing or uninstalling apps and managing accounts, on the taskbar. • You can select wireless network options or adjust the volume and screen brightness via quick actions in the action center by selecting the Start button System → Notifications & actions...
Select the Start button ( ) → Windows System → Control Panel. 2 When the action center panel appears, select a message to receive system notifications, such as updates, and push notifications, such as installing or uninstalling apps and managing accounts, on the taskbar. • You can select wireless network options or adjust the volume and screen brightness via quick actions in the action center by selecting the Start button System → Notifications & actions...
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... external display device is connected to prevent recording. • Performance mode: Change the system's performance mode. • Fn Lock: Lock the Fn key so that hot keys can be used without pressing the Fn key. If the hot keys do not work properly, install the Samsung Settings application. 21 Basics Hot key functions Key/Icon F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 Description • Samsung Settings: Launch the Samsung Settings application. • Screen brightness control: Adjust the brightness of the camera and the microphone...
... external display device is connected to prevent recording. • Performance mode: Change the system's performance mode. • Fn Lock: Lock the Fn key so that hot keys can be used without pressing the Fn key. If the hot keys do not work properly, install the Samsung Settings application. 21 Basics Hot key functions Key/Icon F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 Description • Samsung Settings: Launch the Samsung Settings application. • Screen brightness control: Adjust the brightness of the camera and the microphone...
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... your fingerprint Create a password and PIN first to use the fingerprint scan feature. 1 Select the Start button Accounts → Sign-in options. 2 Select Password → Add to create a password. 3 Select Windows Hello PIN → Add to create a PIN number. 4 Select Windows Hello Fingerprint → Set up to start the fingerprint registration. 5 Select Get started on the Windows Hello setup window. 6 Enter your PIN in to Windows, apps, and services by teaching Windows to...
... your fingerprint Create a password and PIN first to use the fingerprint scan feature. 1 Select the Start button Accounts → Sign-in options. 2 Select Password → Add to create a password. 3 Select Windows Hello PIN → Add to create a PIN number. 4 Select Windows Hello Fingerprint → Set up to start the fingerprint registration. 5 Select Get started on the Windows Hello setup window. 6 Enter your PIN in to Windows, apps, and services by teaching Windows to...
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... the screen on both the computer and the external display. You can also select the display mode in Windows settings. Duplicate Show the screen on the external display only. PC screen only Show the screen on the Multiple displays option. 33 Select the Start button System → Display, and then select Detect on the computer monitor only. Basics 3 Connect the power cord to the external display. 4 Turn on the display and change its display mode to the external display.
... the screen on both the computer and the external display. You can also select the display mode in Windows settings. Duplicate Show the screen on the external display only. PC screen only Show the screen on the Multiple displays option. 33 Select the Start button System → Display, and then select Detect on the computer monitor only. Basics 3 Connect the power cord to the external display. 4 Turn on the display and change its display mode to the external display.
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... connecting two computers that support Thunderbolt™ 1 Use a Thunderbolt™ cable (sold separately) to connect the computers via their Thunderbolt™ 4 ports. 2 Select the Start button ( ) → Windows System → Control Panel → Network and Internet → Network and Sharing Center → Change advanced sharing settings. 3 Set your network profile sharing options and select Save changes to the Thunderbolt™ 4 port. Connecting two computers that support Thunderbolt™. Using Thunderbolt™ devices Connect the Thunderbolt™ device...
... connecting two computers that support Thunderbolt™ 1 Use a Thunderbolt™ cable (sold separately) to connect the computers via their Thunderbolt™ 4 ports. 2 Select the Start button ( ) → Windows System → Control Panel → Network and Internet → Network and Sharing Center → Change advanced sharing settings. 3 Set your network profile sharing options and select Save changes to the Thunderbolt™ 4 port. Connecting two computers that support Thunderbolt™. Using Thunderbolt™ devices Connect the Thunderbolt™ device...
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Some troubleshooting actions in response to service requests may not be installed from Samsung Update. • Third-party software related services For descriptions about and service requests for third-party applications, please contact the relevant manufacturer. Applications Using applications • Images and features may differ depending on the model and the application version. • Some applications may not work depending on the model. • Applications that are provided by Samsung can be supported depending on the application manufacturer. 40
Some troubleshooting actions in response to service requests may not be installed from Samsung Update. • Third-party software related services For descriptions about and service requests for third-party applications, please contact the relevant manufacturer. Applications Using applications • Images and features may differ depending on the model and the application version. • Some applications may not work depending on the model. • Applications that are provided by Samsung can be supported depending on the application manufacturer. 40
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... drivers on the model and the application version. 1 Select the Start button ( ) → Samsung Update. 2 Read and agree to the User Agreement. The items will be updated. Or, select Install or Update of the item to search for the first time. 3 Select Update all. This step appears only when the application runs for or download the BIOS, drivers, and applications over the Internet. This application enables...
... drivers on the model and the application version. 1 Select the Start button ( ) → Samsung Update. 2 Read and agree to the User Agreement. The items will be updated. Or, select Install or Update of the item to search for the first time. 3 Select Update all. This step appears only when the application runs for or download the BIOS, drivers, and applications over the Internet. This application enables...
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...The BIOS setup screen appears only in English. 56 Number Name • Setup items • Setup tools - Exit: Exit BIOS setup. • Setup menu - Settings & Upgrade The BIOS screen The BIOS setup screen appears as shown below. Restore: Cancel changes. - related settings. SysInfo: View the basic specifications of the computer. - Security: Configure security functions. - Default: Return to the default settings. - You can change BIOS settings using the keyboard or mouse. Help: View the help for BIOS set up. - Boot: Configure peripherals and boot- Save: Save settings. -
...The BIOS setup screen appears only in English. 56 Number Name • Setup items • Setup tools - Exit: Exit BIOS setup. • Setup menu - Settings & Upgrade The BIOS screen The BIOS setup screen appears as shown below. Restore: Cancel changes. - related settings. SysInfo: View the basic specifications of the computer. - Security: Configure security functions. - Default: Return to the default settings. - You can change BIOS settings using the keyboard or mouse. Help: View the help for BIOS set up. - Boot: Configure peripherals and boot- Save: Save settings. -
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... Change the boot priority from the BIOS setup. 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Before the Samsung 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. Settings & Upgrade Removing a password 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Before the Samsung logo appears, press the F2 key several times. 3 Access the Security menu. 4 Select a password type (Supervisor Password, User Password, or HDD Password). 5 Enter...
... Change the boot priority from the BIOS setup. 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Before the Samsung 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. Settings & Upgrade Removing a password 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Before the Samsung logo appears, press the F2 key several times. 3 Access the Security menu. 4 Select a password type (Supervisor Password, User Password, or HDD Password). 5 Enter...
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...a danger of explosion if the CMOS battery is to the manufacturers instructions. Replace the battery with this system, make sure that a qualified technician performs the task. • When the computer is turned off, a small amount of ...board. Dispose of the casing are clear at all power cables, remove the battery and modem cables from surrounding light and bright surfaces. Appendix • Ensure that the fan vents on the computer or its components. • Some products have a replaceable CMOS battery on a soft surface, doing so will block the bottom vents. • When using...
...a danger of explosion if the CMOS battery is to the manufacturers instructions. Replace the battery with this system, make sure that a qualified technician performs the task. • When the computer is turned off, a small amount of ...board. Dispose of the casing are clear at all power cables, remove the battery and modem cables from surrounding light and bright surfaces. Appendix • Ensure that the fan vents on the computer or its components. • Some products have a replaceable CMOS battery on a soft surface, doing so will block the bottom vents. • When using...
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...Service and repair of burning or smoke is damaged. - Operating instructions 1 When installing and operating devices please refer to operate with exposed skin can be used only with the equipment specified in the technical specifications of the devices. 3 If any smell of devices should be switched off and the battery removed... operation (particularly when AC Power is damaged. - Appendix • Unplug the system from the computer the unit should be carried out by authorized service centers. 5 Do not allow the portable computer to safety requirements in the user manual. 2 Devices ...
...Service and repair of burning or smoke is damaged. - Operating instructions 1 When installing and operating devices please refer to operate with exposed skin can be used only with the equipment specified in the technical specifications of the devices. 3 If any smell of devices should be switched off and the battery removed... operation (particularly when AC Power is damaged. - Appendix • Unplug the system from the computer the unit should be carried out by authorized service centers. 5 Do not allow the portable computer to safety requirements in the user manual. 2 Devices ...
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www.samsung.com English. 04/2021. Rev. 1.1 Some content may differ from the computer depending on the region, service provider, software version, or computer model, and is subject to change without prior notice.
www.samsung.com English. 04/2021. Rev. 1.1 Some content may differ from the computer depending on the region, service provider, software version, or computer model, and is subject to change without prior notice.