Samsung N128, User Manual

Page 1: ...User Guide SAMSUNG N128 N138 The image shown on the cover may differ from the product ...

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Page 3: ... adapter 48 Turn on the computer 49 Using Sleep Mode 50 Chapter 2 Using the computer Keyboard 52 Touchpad 55 CD Drive ODD Optional 56 Connecting the CD Drive 56 Inserting and Ejecting a CD 57 Multi Card Slot 58 Adjusting the Volume 60 Chapter 3 Settings and Upgrade LCD Brightness Control 62 BIOS Setup 63 Entering the BIOS Setup 63 The BIOS Setup Screen 64 Setting a Boot Password 66 Changing the Bo...

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Page 5: ...ty Information 23 Replacement Parts and Accessories 25 Regulatory Compliance Statements 27 WEEE SYMBOL INFORMATION 41 Basic Items 42 Overview 43 Front View 43 Status Indicators 44 Right View 45 Left View 46 Back View 47 Bottom View 47 Turn on the computer 48 Attaching the Battery 48 Connect the AC adapter 48 Turn on the computer 49 Using Sleep Mode 50 ...

Page 6: ...lready been installed on another PC c For the installation procedures and any issues with the operating systems or applications not supplied by Samsung Computer contact the corresponding software company v The company will not provide a replacement or refund due to the reason x c and if our service engineer visits you due to this problem a service charge will be applied Charge the battery fully wh...

Page 7: ...aution Content included in this section includes information required about the function Note Content included in this section includes helpful information to use the function Copyright Samsung Electronics Co Ltd 2009 Samsung Electronics Co Ltd owns the copyright of this manual No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic or mechanical without the ...

Page 8: ...e storage device capacity assuming that 1KB 1 024 Bytes and therefore the capacity representation of the HDD in Windows is smaller than the actual capacity due to the difference in capacity calculation E g For a 80GB HDD Windows represents the capacity as 74 5GB 80x1 000x1 000x1 000 byte 1 024x1 024x1 024 byte 74 505GB In addition the capacity representation in Windows may be even smaller because ...

Page 9: ...to do so may result in an increased risk of malfunctions or damage to the product Avoid exposing any part of your body to the heat from the computer vent or AC adapter for a long time when the computer is on Exposing a part of your body close to the heat from the vent or AC adapter for long periods of time may cause a burn Avoid blocking the vent at the bottom or side of the computer when using it...

Page 10: ...or power outlet makes a noise disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet and contact a service center This may result in electric shock or fire Do not use a damaged or loose main plug or power cord or power outlet This may result in electric shock or fire Plug the power cord firmly into the power outlet and AC adapter Failing to do so may result in electric shock or fire Do not unplug the powe...

Page 11: ... AC Adapter Usage Precautions Do not bend the power cord excessively or do not place a heavy object over the power cord It is especially important to keep the power cord out of reach of infants and pets If the cord is damaged it may cause electric shock or fire If any foreign substance such as water enters the power input jack AC adapter or the computer disconnect the power cord and contact the se...

Page 12: ...or heating as it may cause the computer to be oveerheated Take care that the computer vents on the side or the bottom are not blocked especially in these environments If the vents are blocked the computer may overheat and it may cause a computer problem or even an explosion Do not use the computer in a humid location such as a bathroom or sauna Please use the computer within the recommended temper...

Page 13: ...plosion or fire To use the computer safely replace a dead battery with a new authorized battery Please charge the battery fully before using the computer for the first time Never heat the battery or put the battery into a fire Do not put or use the battery in a hot location such as a sauna inside a vehicle exposed to the heat and so on There is a danger of an explosion or fire Take care not to all...

Page 14: ...sassemble the power supply or AC adapter There is a danger of electric shock When removing the RTC Real Time Clock battery keep it out of the reach of children as they could touch and or swallow it There is a danger of choking If a child has swallowed it contact a doctor immediately Upgrade Related Do not place any container filled with water or chemicals over or near the computer If water or chem...

Page 15: ... plug battery and memory and never disassemble parts This may result in damage to the product electric shock or fire Shut down the computer and disconnect all cables before disassembling the computer If there is a modem disconnect the phone line If you are disassembling a notebook computer make sure to remove the battery Failing to do so may cause electric shock Custody and Movement Related Follow...

Page 16: ... instructions in the manual Failing to do so may cause an explosion or fire from damage to the product Do not heat the battery or expose it to heat e g inside a vehicle during the summer There is a danger of explosion or fire Do not block the ports holes vents etc of the product and do not insert objects Damage to a component within the computer may cause electric shock or fire When using the comp...

Page 17: ...the notebook computer is turned off The temperature may rise and it may cause overheating and deformation of the product Do not press the Eject Button while the Floppy Disk CD ROM drive is in operation You might lose data and the disk might be suddenly ejected and could cause an injury Take care not to drop the product while using it This may cause personal injury or loss of data Do not touch the ...

Page 18: ...d computer cleansing solution when cleaning the product and only use the computer when it is completely dried Failing to do so may cause electric shock or fire Emergency disk eject method using paperclip should not be used while the disk is in motion Make sure to use the emergency disk eject method only when the Optical Disk Drive is stopped There is a danger of injury Do not place your face close...

Page 19: ...hard disk drive is operating The data may be lost and irrecoverable due to a computer virus infection The data may be lost if the power is turned off while running a program Moving or causing an impact to the computer while the hard disk drive is operating may cause files to be corrupted or bad sectors on the hard disk To prevent data loss due to damage to the hard disk drive please backup your da...

Page 20: ...just the heights of desks and chairs appropriate to your height The heights are to be adjusted so that your arm forms a right angle when you place your hand over the keyboard while sitting down on a chair Adjust the height of chair so that your heel is comfortably placed on the floor Do not use the computer while you are lying down but only while you are sitting down Do not use the computer on you...

Page 21: ...en entering contents printed on a paper into the computer use a static paper holder so that the height of the paper is almost equal to that of the monitor Hand Position Keep your arm at a right angle as shown by the figure Keep the line from your elbow to your hand straight Do not place your palm over the keyboard while typing Do not hold the mouse with excessive force Do not press the keyboard to...

Page 22: ...ur intervention Please check the equalizer default setting before first usage Use Time Break Time Take a break for 10 minutes or more after a 50 minute period when working for more than one hour Illumination Do not use the computer in dark locations The illumination level for computer use must be as bright so for reading a book Indirect illumination is recommended Use a curtain to prevent reflecti...

Page 23: ...erated only with the type of power source indicated on the rating label Ensure that the electrical outlet you are using to power your equipment is easily accessible in case of fire or short circuit If your computer has a voltage selector switch make sure that the switch is in the proper position for your area Openings in the computer case are provided for ventilation Do not block or cover these op...

Page 24: ...ified personnel if The power cord or plug is damaged Liquid has been spilled into the system The system does not operate properly when the operating instructions are followed The system was dropped or the casing is damaged The system performance changes The Instruction On Safety Operation of NotePC z When installing and operating devices please refer to safety requirements in the user guide x Devi...

Page 25: ...HS Radiation Performance Standard Should the unit ever need servicing contact an authorized service location Laser Safety Note Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified in this manual may result in hazardous radiation exposure To prevent exposure to laser beams do not try to open the enclosure of a CD or DVD drive Class 1M laser radiation when operating...

Page 26: ...puter For more information on power cord set requirements contact your authorized dealer reseller or service provider General Requirements The requirements listed below are applicable to all countries All power cord sets must be approved by an acceptable accredited agency responsible for evaluation in the country where the power cord set will be used The power cord set must have a minimum current ...

Page 27: ... rating label If the country you will be using the wireless device in is not listed please contact your local Radio Approval agency for requirements Wireless devices are closely regulated and using them may not be allowed The RF field strength of the wireless device or devices that may be embedded in your notebook are well below all international RF exposure limits as known at this time Because th...

Page 28: ...plicable authority for authorization prior to use or turning on the wireless device Every country has different restrictions on the use of wireless devices Since your system is equipped with a wireless device when traveling between countries with your system check with the local Radio Approval authorities prior to any move or trip for any restrictions on the use of a wireless device in the destina...

Page 29: ... in hospitals is restricted to the limits set forth by each hospital Explosive Device Proximity Warning Do not operate a portable transmitter such as a wireless network device near unshielded blasting caps or in an explosive environment unless the device has been modified to be qualified for such use Use On Aircraft Caution Regulations of the FCC and FAA prohibit airborne operation of radio freque...

Page 30: ...elevision reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the de...

Page 31: ...interference to co channel Mobile Satellite systems High power radars are allocated as primary users of the 5 25 to 5 35 GHz and 5 65 to 5 85 GHz bands These radar stations can cause interference with and or damage this device The power output of the wireless device or devices which may be embedded in your notebook is well below the RF exposure limits as set by the FCC This transmitter must not be...

Page 32: ...u believe it is necessary The telephone company may make changes in its facilities equipment operations or procedures that could affect the operation of the equipment If this happens the telephone company will provide advanced notice in order for you to make necessary modifications to maintain uninterrupted service If trouble is experienced with this equipment Modem for repair or warranty informat...

Page 33: ...ntial for harmful interference to co channel mobile satellite systems High power radar is allocated as the primary user of the 5 25 to 5 35 GHz and 5 65 to 5 85 GHz bands These radar stations can cause interference with and or damage to this device The maximum allowed antenna gain for use with this device is 6dBi in order to comply with the E I R P limit for the 5 25 to 5 35 and 5 725 to 5 85 GHz ...

Page 34: ...t should be made by an authorized Canadian maintenance facility designated by the supplier Any repairs or alterations made by the user to this equipment or equipment malfunctions may give the telecommunications company cause to request the user to disconnect the equipment Users should make sure for their own protection that the electrical ground connections of the power utility telephone lines and...

Page 35: ...Directives This Information Technology Equipment has been tested and found to comply with the following European directives EMC Directive 2004 108 EC Low Voltage Directive 2006 95 EC R TTE Directive 1999 5 EC Manufacturer Information Samsung Electronics Co Ltd 416 Maetan 3Dong Yeongtong Gu Suwon City Gyeonggi Do 443 742 Korea Samsung Electronics Suzhou Computer CO LTD No 198 Fangzhou Road Suzhou I...

Page 36: ... the presence of wireless devices Wireless devices that may be in your system are only qualified for use in the European Union or associated areas if a CE mark with a Notified Body Registration Number and the Alert Symbol is on the system label The power output of the wireless device or devices that may be embedded in you notebook is well below the RF exposure limits as set by the European Commiss...

Page 37: ... disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 1999 5 CE Ελληνική Greek ΜΕ ΤΗΝ ΠΑΡΟΥΣΑ Samsung ΔΗΛΩΝΕΙ ΟΤΙ Notebook PC ΣΥΜΜΟΡΦΩΝΕΤΑΙ ΠΡΟΣ ΤΙΣ ΟΥΣΙΩΔΕΙΣ ΑΠΑΙΤΗΣΕΙΣ ΚΑΙ ΤΙΣ ΛΟΙΠΕΣ ΣΧΕΤΙΚΕΣ ΔΙΑΤΑΞΕΙΣ ΤΗΣ ΟΔΗΓΙΑΣ 1999 5 ΕΚ Français French Par la présente Samsung déclare que l appareil Notebook PC est conforme aux exigences essentielles et aux autres dispositions pertinentes de la directive 1999...

Page 38: ... EY oleellisten vaatimusten ja sitä koskevien direktiivin muiden ehtojen mukainen Svenska Swedish Härmed intygar Samsung att denna Notebook PC står I överensstämmelse med de väsentliga egenskapskrav och övriga relevanta bestämmelser som framgår av direktiv 1999 5 EG Íslenska Icelandic Hér með lýsir Samsung yfir því að Notebook PC er í samræmi við grunnkröfur og aðrar kröfur sem gerðar eru í tilski...

Page 39: ...wever authorization for use is further restricted in particular countries or regions within countries as follows General European standards dictate maximum radiated transmit power of 100 mW effective isotropic radiated power EIRP and the frequency range 2400 2483 5 MHz The low band 5 15 5 35 GHz is for indoor use only Belgium The product may be used outdoors but for outdoor transmissions over a di...

Page 40: ...is equipment can use either loop disconnect pulse or DTMF tone signaling only the performance of the DTMF signaling is subject to regulatory requirements for correct operation It is therefore strongly recommended that the equipment is set to use DTMF signaling for access to public or private emergency services DTMF signaling also provides faster call setup This equipment has been approved to Counc...

Page 41: ...s should not be mixed with other commercial wastes for disposal Correct disposal of batteries in this product Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate battery return systems This marking on the battery manual or packaging indicates that the batteries in this product should not be disposed of with other household waste at the end of their working life Where marked...

Page 42: ...he optional items Some items may be replaced with similar products and the color of some items may differ from that in this document Power Cable User Guide Charge the battery fully when using the computer for the first time Warranty Information Computer AC Adapter Standard Battery N128 N138 ...

Page 43: ...3 Touchpad Touchpad Buttons The touchpad and touchpad buttons provide functions similar to the mouse ball and buttons 4 Power Switch Turns the computer on or off 5 Multi Card Slot Optional A card slot that supports SD Card SDHC and MMC 6 Status Indicators Shows the operating status of the computer The corresponding operating LED is lit when the corresponding function operates 7 Microphone Optional...

Page 44: ... LAN This turns on when the wireless LAN is operating 4 Charge Status This shows the power source and the battery charge status Green When the battery is fully charged or the battery is not installed Amber When the battery is being charged Off When the computer is running on battery power without being connected to AC adapter 5 Power This shows the computer operating status On When the computer is...

Page 45: ...t such as a keyboard mouse digital camera etc 2 Security Lock Port You can connect a Kensington lock to the Security Lock Port to prevent the computer from being stolen 3 DC Jack A jack to connect the AC adapter that supplies power to the computer N128 N138 1 2 3 1 2 3 ...

Page 46: ...ices to the USB port such as a keyboard mouse digital camera etc Chargeable USB Port You can charge USB devices through the USB port even when the computer is turned off Charging a device through a Chargeable USB takes longer than using a regular charger Press the F2 key when the Samsung logo appears in the booting sequence to enter the BIOS Setup select Advanced USB Charge In Sleep Mode and set i...

Page 47: ...es power to the computer 1 N128 N138 1 Battery Latches The latch used to remove or install the battery 2 Memory Compartment Cover The main memory is installed inside the cover 3 Speaker A device used to generate sound One or two speakers are provided depending on the model N128 N138 2 1 3 3 ...

Page 48: ...pter 2 Connect the power cable Charge the battery fully when using the computer for the first time When using the power cable insert the power cable completely into the AC adapter Some items may be replaced with similar products and the color of some items may differ from that in this document z x x AC Adapter Power Cable DC in Jack z ...

Page 49: ...e first time 1 Lift up the LCD panel 2 Slide the Power Switch to turn the computer on Press the Fn key to increase the LCD brightness You can only use this function after installing Windows XP and installing the Easy Display Manager program with the system software media disk x z ...

Page 50: ...ows XP Sleep mode enables switching the computer to Standby mode in order to minimize power consumption and enables users to use the computer instantly by pressing any key on the mouse or keyboard Using Stand by Mode in Windows XP Click Start Turn Off Computer Stand By ...

Page 51: ...51 Chapter 2 Using the computer Keyboard 52 Touchpad 55 CD Drive ODD Optional 56 Connecting the CD Drive 56 Inserting and Ejecting a CD 57 Multi Card Slot 58 Adjusting the Volume 60 ...

Page 52: ... pressing the keys below with the Fn key Fn Name Function REST Sleep Mode Switches to Sleep mode To wake the computer up press the Power button Gauge Shows the remaining battery charge You can only use this function when the Easy Display Manager program is installed Euro Enters the Euro monetary unit symbol This key may not be provided depending on the keyboard type CRT LCD Switches the screen out...

Page 53: ...install Windows XP you have to install the Magic Keyboard program additionally using the System Software Media in order to use this function If you don t want fan noise turning ON and OFF in the Silent mode select the Advanced menu Fan Silent Mode Low in the BIOS Setup The fan keeps turning ON and works in Low noise mode Wireless LAN Turns the wireless LAN function on or off in models with wireles...

Page 54: ...volume press the Fn key combination or the Fn key combination You can mute the sound or cancel the mute function by clicking the Fn key combination You can use the volume and numeric keys after installing Windows XP Numeric Key The numbers are printed in blue on the numeric keys If Num Lock is turned on by pressing the Fn key combination you can use the numeric keys to enter digits Other Function ...

Page 55: ...s Using a sharp object may damage the Touchpad If you touch the Touchpad or press the Touchpad buttons while booting up the Windows boot time may be extended Touchpad Use to move the cursor Scroll Area Plays the role of the mouse wheel You can scroll up and down using the Scroll Area Touchpad Left Button You can select or run a program using this button Touchpad Right Button Plays the role of the ...

Page 56: ...pecifications refer to the catalogue Do not insert a cracked or scratched CD Otherwise the CD may break and damage the optical disk drive when the CD rotates at a high speed When you clean a CD or DVD title wipe with a soft cloth from inside to outside Connecting the CD Drive Connect the CD drive to the USB port USB port ...

Page 57: ... tray inward until it clicks The CD drive status indicator is turned on A CD drive s reading and writing speed may differ depending on the condition and type of the media To eject a CD when the CD drive does not work or the computer is off place the end of a paper clip into the Emergency Hole until the CD tray is ejected Status Indicator Eject Button Emergency Hole ...

Page 58: ...tionally purchase a multi card with the necessary capacity depending on your requirements You can use a multi card just like any data storage device A copyright protection function is not supported Since you can lose a card when moving the computer keep the card separately Before use remove the dummy card that was inserted to protect the slot Supported Cards SD Card SDHC Card MMC To Insert and Use...

Page 59: ... first time you must format the card before using it Formatting a card deletes all data saved on the card If the card includes data backup the data before formatting it 1 Click Start My computer 2 Right click over a card drive with the touchpad and select Format 3 Click Start to the formatting To use a card to exchange data with a digital device such as a digital camera formatting the data using t...

Page 60: ...t after installing Windows XP Adjusting the Volume using the Volume Adjustment Program You can only use it after installing Windows XP For the Windows XP procedures refer to the following as the procedures are similar Click the Volume icon on the taskbar and slide the volume control bar to adjust the volume For advanced volume control options double click the Volume icon and adjust the volume leve...

Page 61: ...Setup 63 The BIOS Setup Screen 64 Setting a Boot Password 66 Changing the Boot Priority 68 Upgrading Memory 69 Battery 71 Installing Removing the Battery 71 Charging the Battery 72 Measuring the Remaining Battery Charge 72 Extending the Battery Usage Time 73 Using the Security Lock Port 75 ...

Page 62: ...ress the F10 key to save the settings and exit Setup 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 laptop 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 b...

Page 63: ...unction or crash take care when configuring the BIOS The functions of the BIOS setup are subject to change for product function enhancement purposes The BIOS Setup menus and items may differ depending on your computer model Entering the BIOS Setup 1 Turn the computer on 2 When the booting screen SAMSUNG logo appears press the F2 key to enter the BIOS Setup Press the F12 key while the booting scree...

Page 64: ... the boot priority and other boot options Exit Used to exit the Setup either saving the changes or not System Time 10 21 53 System Date 07 30 200X IDE Channel 0 Master XXXXXXXX CPU Type XXXXXXXX CPU Speed X XX GHz Total Memory XXX MB Graphics Memory Auto Shared BIOS Version XXXXXXXX MICOM Version XXXXXXXX Setup Menu Setup Items Help Help for the selected item appears automatically System Time 10 2...

Page 65: ...ress to change the item value F9 Press to load the default Setup settings ESC Press to return to a higher level menu or to move to the Exit menu Left Right Keys Press to move to another menu Enter Press to select an item or to enter a sub menu F10 Press to save the changes and exit Setup The keyboard image may differ from the actual keyboard ...

Page 66: ...in the Setup Notice window press Enter The supervisor password has been set The supervisor password is required to turn the computer on or to enter the BIOS Setup Setting a User Password Users can start the system with a user password but cannot enter the System Setup By doing this you can prevent other users from entering Setup Setting a Boot Password When setting a password you have to enter a p...

Page 67: ...rd after restarting the computer by pressing the computer Power button If you cannot change the hard disk drive password or the HDD Password Frozen message appears when entering the BIOS Setup and then selecting Security HDD 0 Password press the Power button to turn the computer on again Setting Up a Boot Password To setup a boot password the administrator password Set Supervisor Password should b...

Page 68: ...d to boot from an external type ODD first This chapter describes how to change the boot priority so that the computer boots from the hard disk drive first 1 Select the Boot menu in the BIOS Setup 2 Press Enter on the Boot Device Priority item 3 Press the down key to move to the IDE HDD item and press the F6 key to move the item to the top 4 Press the F10 key to save the settings and exit Setup The...

Page 69: ...e memory when the computer is in Sleep mode Disconnect main power plug and remove the battery before continuing Only use the same type of memory as specified in the Product Specification Replacing the Memory 1 Remove the screw on the memory compartment cover at the bottom of the computer using a screw driver 2 Pull the memory module latches outward The memory module will pop up Remove the memory m...

Page 70: ...rees aligning it to the angle of the memory slot 4 Push the memory module down so that it is completely fixed If the memory does not fit easily push the memory module down while pulling the memory module latches outward 5 Close the memory compartment cover and fasten the screw Memory Slot ...

Page 71: ...r use at a temperature higher than 60 C as this may cause fire Never cause a short circuit between the battery pack terminals or disassemble the battery pack Carefully read and follow the precautions printed on the battery and the safety instructions in the User Manual before using the battery Please refer to the system operation environment of this manual and operate and store the battery at room...

Page 72: ... 2 When charging is complete the Charge LED turns red Status Charge LED Charging Amber Charging complete Green AC adapter not connected Off Measuring the Remaining Battery Charge You can view the battery charge status by completing the following procedures To use the shortcut key to view You can only use this function after installing Windows XP and installing the Easy Display Manager program with...

Page 73: ...only use this function after installing Windows XP and installing the Easy Display Manager program with the system software media disk Using the Battery Calibration Function When charging discharging the battery repeatedly for a short time only the battery usage time may be reduced by the difference between the actual battery charge and the remaining charge display In this case the actual battery ...

Page 74: ...ight Yes in the Battery Calibration Confirmation window and press Enter The Battery Calibration function is activated and the battery is forcefully discharged To stop the operation press the Esc button This operation requires 3 5 hours depending on the battery capacity and the remaining battery charge ...

Page 75: ...ter from being stolen when you have to use the computer in a public place To use this feature you have to purchase the Kensington lock additionally To use the Kensington lock refer to the product manual Tie the Kensington lock cable to a fixed object and install the other end of the cable to the Security Lock port ...

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Page 78: ... Drive Optional 9 5mmH SATA HDD Graphics Intel 945 GSE Intel GMA 950 Operating Environment Temperature 5 40 C for storage 10 32 C when operating Humidity 5 90 for storage 20 80 when operating Operating Voltage 100 240VAC Frequency 50 60Hz Output Power Optional 40W Output Voltage Optional 19VDC 2 1A 40W Optional components may not be provided or different components may be provided depending on the...

Page 79: ...tered trademarks of the Intel Corporation Microsoft MS DOS and Windows are registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation All other product or company names mentioned herein are registered trademarks of their respective companies ENERGY STAR Partner As an ENERGY STAR Partner SAMSUNG has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency ...

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