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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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....samsung.com. 3 Instructions for using the touch screen are for using the computer to ensure safe and proper use. • Optional accessories, some devices, and software referred to in appearance from the actual product. • Content may differ from the final product and is subject to change without prior notice. Getting started About this manual • This user manual is specially designed to detail the computer's functions...
....samsung.com. 3 Instructions for using the touch screen are for using the computer to ensure safe and proper use. • Optional accessories, some devices, and software referred to in appearance from the actual product. • Content may differ from the final product and is subject to change without prior notice. Getting started About this manual • This user manual is specially designed to detail the computer's functions...
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... computer's functions. 4 Select Click the mouse or tap the touchpad or touch screen. For example, "select Settings → Devices" indicates that could cause injury to yourself or others Caution: situations that you should select Settings and then Devices. Copyright Copyright © 2021 Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. This manual is protected under international copyright laws. Computer specifications or the contents of this manual may be changed without...
... computer's functions. 4 Select Click the mouse or tap the touchpad or touch screen. For example, "select Settings → Devices" indicates that could cause injury to yourself or others Caution: situations that you should select Settings and then Devices. Copyright Copyright © 2021 Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. This manual is protected under international copyright laws. Computer specifications or the contents of this manual may be changed without...
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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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... your device's specifications. • Shows the operating status of the computer. 12 Some features may not be used to supply power to an external display device. Getting started Left view 12 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...
... your device's specifications. • Shows the operating status of the computer. 12 Some features may not be used to supply power to an external display device. Getting started Left view 12 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...
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... power or charge the computer. Use an external power supply (sold separately) to the USB Type-C port or Thunderbolt™ 4 port to use it to the computer. • It may take longer to charge the battery when charging a connected device. • The battery power level may be available on some devices. • To charge another device when the computer is in hibernation mode or is turned off, connect to the USB Type-C port or Thunderbolt™ 4 port...
... power or charge the computer. Use an external power supply (sold separately) to the USB Type-C port or Thunderbolt™ 4 port to use it to the computer. • It may take longer to charge the battery when charging a connected device. • The battery power level may be available on some devices. • To charge another device when the computer is in hibernation mode or is turned off, connect to the USB Type-C port or Thunderbolt™ 4 port...
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Red: Charging - Blue: Turned on . • When the surroundings become bright, the keyboard backlight turns off. Do not cover the ambient light sensor. 14 Green: Fully charged - 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 dark, the keyboard backlight turns on • Recognizes the brightness of the computer. -
Red: Charging - Blue: Turned on . • When the surroundings become bright, the keyboard backlight turns off. Do not cover the ambient light sensor. 14 Green: Fully charged - 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 dark, the keyboard backlight turns on • Recognizes the brightness of the computer. -
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Internal • To remove or replace the internal 3 battery battery, take it to an AC adapter. Speaker • Sound is replaced, the laser-carved model name, serial number, and various logos will be dangerous. • Provides power to the computer when 2 not connected to a Samsung Service 4 Center. Getting started Bottom view ► For 13.3 inch models 3 4 ► For 15.6 inch models 3 Number/Name Description • Sucks in outside air and discharges...
Internal • To remove or replace the internal 3 battery battery, take it to an AC adapter. Speaker • Sound is replaced, the laser-carved model name, serial number, and various logos will be dangerous. • Provides power to the computer when 2 not connected to a Samsung Service 4 Center. Getting started Bottom view ► For 13.3 inch models 3 4 ► For 15.6 inch models 3 Number/Name Description • Sucks in outside air and discharges...
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... the Windows Settings screen. Getting started Configuring the Windows Settings You can enable or disable push notifications for applications. 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 Expand or Collapse to expand or minimize the action center menu and select the feature you to use. 19 Select the Start button...
... the Windows Settings screen. Getting started Configuring the Windows Settings You can enable or disable push notifications for applications. 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 Expand or Collapse to expand or minimize the action center menu and select the feature you to use. 19 Select the Start button...
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...Samsung Settings: Launch the Samsung Settings application. • Screen brightness control: Adjust the brightness of the camera and the microphone to the computer. • Touchpad: Turn the touchpad function on or off and adjust its brightness. • Blocking Recording mode: Limit the use of the display. • Display/External monitor: Switch between the display and an external display device when an 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...
...Samsung Settings: Launch the Samsung Settings application. • Screen brightness control: Adjust the brightness of the camera and the microphone to the computer. • Touchpad: Turn the touchpad function on or off and adjust its brightness. • Blocking Recording mode: Limit the use of the display. • Display/External monitor: Switch between the display and an external display device when an 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...
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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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... F4 key. 6 Select a mode. Second screen only Show the screen on the Multiple displays option. 33 You can also select the display mode in Windows settings. Select the Start button System → Display, and then select Detect on the external display 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. Duplicate Show the screen on the computer monitor only. PC screen only Show the screen on...
... F4 key. 6 Select a mode. Second screen only Show the screen on the Multiple displays option. 33 You can also select the display mode in Windows settings. Select the Start button System → Display, and then select Detect on the external display 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. Duplicate Show the screen on the computer monitor only. PC screen only Show the screen on...
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... use Thunderbolt™ devices or share files and printers by 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. The following screen...
... use Thunderbolt™ devices or share files and printers by 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. The following screen...
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Some troubleshooting actions in response to service requests may not be supported depending on the application manufacturer. 40 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 installed from Samsung Update. • Third-party software related services For descriptions about and service requests for third-party applications, please contact the relevant manufacturer.
Some troubleshooting actions in response to service requests may not be supported depending on the application manufacturer. 40 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 installed from Samsung Update. • Third-party software related services For descriptions about and service requests for third-party applications, please contact the relevant manufacturer.
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... on the computer easily and conveniently. This step appears only when the application runs for or download the BIOS, drivers, and applications over the Internet. This application enables the user to search for the first time. 3 Select Update all. Applications Samsung Update Install and update Samsung applications and drivers on the model and the application version. 1 Select the Start button ( ) → Samsung Update. 2 Read and agree to be...
... on the computer easily and conveniently. This step appears only when the application runs for or download the BIOS, drivers, and applications over the Internet. This application enables the user to search for the first time. 3 Select Update all. Applications Samsung Update Install and update Samsung applications and drivers on the model and the application version. 1 Select the Start button ( ) → Samsung Update. 2 Read and agree to be...
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... & Upgrade The BIOS screen The BIOS setup screen appears as shown below. Restore: Cancel changes. - Save: Save settings. - Exit: Exit BIOS setup. • Setup menu - Advanced: Configure the chipsets and additional functions. - SysInfo: View the basic specifications of the computer. - The BIOS setup screen appears only in English. 56 Number Name • Setup items • Setup tools - Boot: Configure peripherals and boot- related settings. Default: Return to the default settings. - Help: View the help for BIOS set up. - You can change BIOS settings using the keyboard...
... & Upgrade The BIOS screen The BIOS setup screen appears as shown below. Restore: Cancel changes. - Save: Save settings. - Exit: Exit BIOS setup. • Setup menu - Advanced: Configure the chipsets and additional functions. - SysInfo: View the basic specifications of the computer. - The BIOS setup screen appears only in English. 56 Number Name • Setup items • Setup tools - Boot: Configure peripherals and boot- related settings. Default: Return to the default settings. - Help: View the help for BIOS set up. - You can change BIOS settings using the keyboard...
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... window. 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 the current password and select Ok. 6 Without entering any characters, select Ok → Ok. 7 Select Save → Ok to save and restart. For some models, to restart without saving the changes. 59 Boot priority Change the boot priority from the BIOS setup. 1 Turn...
... window. 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 the current password and select Ok. 6 Without entering any characters, select Ok → Ok. 7 Select Save → Ok to save and restart. For some models, to restart without saving the changes. 59 Boot priority Change the boot priority from the BIOS setup. 1 Turn...
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... this system, make sure that the fan vents on the bottom of the casing are clear at all power cables, remove the battery and modem cables from surrounding light and bright surfaces. The best way to not eat or drink near the computer or its components. Dispose of explosion if the CMOS battery is to avoid spills is replaced incorrectly. There is turned off...
... this system, make sure that the fan vents on the bottom of the casing are clear at all power cables, remove the battery and modem cables from surrounding light and bright surfaces. The best way to not eat or drink near the computer or its components. Dispose of explosion if the CMOS battery is to avoid spills is replaced incorrectly. There is turned off...
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.... Liquid has been spilled into the computer. - The surface temperature of devices should be switched off and the battery removed. The unit should be checked by a qualified technician before reuse. 4 Service and repair of the base will rise during normal operation (particularly when AC Power is detected from the wall outlet and contact a Samsung Service Center if: - The computer performance changes.
.... Liquid has been spilled into the computer. - The surface temperature of devices should be switched off and the battery removed. The unit should be checked by a qualified technician before reuse. 4 Service and repair of the base will rise during normal operation (particularly when AC Power is detected from the wall outlet and contact a Samsung Service Center if: - The computer performance changes.
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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. Rev. 1.1 www.samsung.com English. 04/2021.
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. Rev. 1.1 www.samsung.com English. 04/2021.