Samsung NC10 Series, User Manual

Page 1: ...User Guide ...

Page 2: ... Start 3 Contents 7 Safety Precautions 8 Proper Posture During Computer Use 24 Important Safety Information 27 Replacement Parts and Accessories 30 Regulatory Compliance Statements 33 WEEE SYMBOL INFORMATION 48 Overview 50 Turning the Computer On and Off 56 ...

Page 3: ... Consumption and Low Heat Extended Use Time through the use of Power Efficient Parts Versatile and Convenient Use A Camera Module for Video Chatting or Conferencing Optional Wireless LAN and Bluetooth Function Optional Multi Card Slot Support Easy to Use Keyboard Optional items may be changed or may not be provided depending on the computer model Product Features ...

Page 4: ...t Start All Programs Samsung User Guide User Guide This document includes the computer functions how to use the functions and how to use the program Utilizing the User Guide z Be sure to read the Safety Precautions before using the computer x Refer to the separately supplied Installation Guide when installing your computer c Refer to the User Guide for the procedures to use the computer v Using th...

Page 5: ...ctions marked with this symbol may cause slight injury to yourself or damage your property Text Notations Icon Notation Description Before You Start Content included in this section includes information required before using a function Caution Content included in this section includes information required about the function Note Content included in this section includes helpful information to use ...

Page 6: ...e of the product Samsung Electronics shall not be liable for any data loss Please take care to avoid losing any important data and backup your data to prevent any such data loss Precautions for Operating System Support If a problem occurs because of the reinstallation of other operating systems OS or a previous version of a OS pre installed on this computer or a software that does not support the ...

Page 7: ...te 1 024x1 024x1 024 byte 74 505GB In addition the capacity representation in Windows may be even smaller because some programs such as Recovery Solution may reside in a hidden area of the HDD About Memory Capacity Representation The memory capacity reported in Windows is lesser than the actual capacity of memory This is because BIOS or a video adapter uses a portion of memory or claims it for fur...

Page 8: ...een Layout 80 Control Panel 84 Chapter 4 Using the Network Wired Network 90 Wireless Network 93 Using Samsung Network Manager Optional 99 Bluetooth Optional 109 Chapter 5 Using Applications Introducing Programs 123 Play Camera Optional 126 Samsung Update Plus Optional 128 McAfee SecurityCenter Optional 130 Using Samsung Magic Doctor Optional 135 Reinstalling Software 136 Chapter 6 Settings and Upg...

Page 9: ...ere is a danger of electric shock Use the product within the operating conditions specified in the Manufacturers User Guide Keep the plastic bags out of the reach of children There is a danger of suffocation Keep a distance of 15cm or more between the computer and the wall and do not place any objects between them This may increase the internal temperature of the computer and may cause an injury D...

Page 10: ...wer cord from the wall outlet and contact a service center There is a danger of electric shock or fire hazard Do not use a damaged or loose mains plug or power cord or power outlet There is a danger of electric shock or fire hazard Power Related Avoid exposing any part of your body to the heat from the computer vent for a long time when it is on Exposing a part of your body to the heat from the ve...

Page 11: ...wer 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 water or another substance enters the power input jack AC adapter or the computer disconnect the power cord and contact the service center Damage to the device within the computer may...

Page 12: ...ter If the cord is damaged there is a danger of electric shock or fire Use only the AC adapter supplied with the product Using another adapter may cause the screen to flicker Connect the power cord to the AC adapter firmly Otherwise there is a danger of fire due to an incomplete contact AC Adapter Usage Precautions ...

Page 13: ...e proper safety requirements and may cause problems or malfunctions and result in an explosion or fire Do not use the computer in a badly ventilated location such as on bedding on a pillow or cushion etc and do not use it in a location such as room with floor heating as it may cause the computer to overheat Take care that the computer vents on the side or the bottom are not blocked especially in t...

Page 14: ...er into your bag to move it when it is still turned on If you put the computer into your bag without turning it off the computer may overheat and there is a danger of fire Shut the computer down properly before moving it 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 dan...

Page 15: ...t may damage the battery or result in a fire If liquid leaks out of the battery or there is a funny smell coming from the battery remove the battery from the computer and contact a service center There is a danger of an explosion 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 ...

Page 16: ...ace any container filled with water or chemicals over or near the computer If water or chemicals enter the computer this may cause fire or electric shock If the computer is broken or dropped disconnect the power cord and contact a service center for a safety check Using a broken computer may cause electric shock or fire hazard Avoid direct sunlight when the computer is in an air tight location suc...

Page 17: ...g If a child has swallowed it contact a doctor immediately Use only authorized parts multi plug battery and memory and never disassemble parts There is a danger of damaging the product electric shock or fire hazard Shut down the computer and disconnect all cables before disassembling the computer If there is a modem disconnect the phone line If you are using a notebook computer make sure to remove...

Page 18: ...he notebook computer with other items such as the adapter mouse books etc take care not to press anything against the notebook computer If a heavy object is pressed against the notebook computer a white stop or stain may appear on the LCD Therefore take care not to apply any pressure to the notebook In this case place the notebook computer in a separate compartment away from the other objects ...

Page 19: ...pwards Failing to do so may cause the internal temperature of the computer to rise and the computer to malfunction or halt Do not place a heavy object over the product This may cause a problem with the computer In addition the object may fall and cause injury or damage the computer Dispose of worn out batteries properly There is a danger of fire or explosion The battery disposal method may differ ...

Page 20: ...om 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 Usage Related Do not place a candle lighted cigar etc over or on the product There is a danger of fire Use a wall outlet or multi plug with a grounding part Failing to do so may cause an electric shock hazard Make sure to have the product tested by a s...

Page 21: ...ating 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 contact the antenna with electricity facility such as the power outlet There is a danger of el...

Page 22: ...e emergency disk eject method only when the Optical Disk Drive is stopped There is a danger of injury Do not place your face close to the Optical Disk Drive tray when it is operating There is a danger of injury due to an abrupt ejection Check CDs for cracks and damage prior to use It may damage the disc and cause disorder of device and injury of user Take care when touching the product or parts Th...

Page 23: ...onnecting the device There is a danger of damaging the product Custody and Movement Related When moving the product turn the power off and separate all connected cables first The product might be damaged or users may trip over the cables For long periods of not using the notebook computer discharge the battery and preserve as it is detached The battery will be preserved at its best condition Do no...

Page 24: ...ses that may damage the data of a hard disk drive and the hard disk drive itself The data may be lost when an external impact is applied to the disk while disassembling or assembling the computer The data may be lost when the computer is turned off or reset by a power failure while the hard disk drive is operating The data may be lost and irrecoverable due to a computer virus infection The data ma...

Page 25: ...uter while talking over the telephone use a headset Using the computer with the phone on your shoulder is bad for posture Keep frequently used items within a comfortable work range where you can reach them with your hands Proper Posture During Computer Use Maintaining a proper posture during computer use is very important to prevent physical harm The following instructions are about maintaining a ...

Page 26: ...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 27: ...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 28: ...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 openings Make sure you provide ...

Page 29: ...structions If the CMOS battery requires replacement insure that a qualified technician performs the task When the computer is turned off a small amount of electrical current still flows through the computer To avoid electrical shock always unplug all power cables remove the battery and modem cables from the wall outlets before cleaning the system Unplug the system from the wall outlet and refer se...

Page 30: ...hould be switched off and battery removed The unit should be checked by a qualified technician before reuse v Service and repair of devices should be carried out by authorized service centers b Do not allow your portable computer to operate with the base resting directly on exposed skin for extended periods of time The surface temperature of the base will rise during normal operation particularly ...

Page 31: ...batteries THERE IS A RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS Replacement Parts and Accessories Use only replacement parts and accessories recommended by manufacturer To reduce the risk of fire use only No 26 AWG or larger telecommunications line cord Do not use this product in areas classified as hazardous Such areas inc...

Page 32: ...se 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 part is open Do not view directly with optical instruments Class 3B invisible laser radiation when open Avoid exposure to the b...

Page 33: ...ments The requirements listed below are applicable to all countries The length of the power cord set must be at least 6 00 feet 1 8m and a maximum of 9 75 feet 3 0m 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 capacity of 7 A and a nominal voltag...

Page 34: ... 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 the wireless devices which may be embedded into your notebook emit less energy than is allowed in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations manufacturer believes these devices are safe for use Regardless of the power levels care shoul...

Page 35: ...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 36: ...ed 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 frequency wireless devices beca...

Page 37: ...evision 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 deal...

Page 38: ...These radar stations can cause interference with and or damage this device The FCC has set a general guideline of 20 cm 8 inches separation between the device and the body for use of a wireless device near the body this does not include extremities This device should be used more than 20 cm 8 inches from the body when wireless devices are on The power output of the wireless device or devices which...

Page 39: ...f requested this information must be provided to the telephone company This equipment uses the following USOC jacks RJ11C An FCC compliant telephone cord and modular plug is provided with this equipment This equipment is designed to be connected to the telephone network or promises wiring using a compatible modular jack which is Part 68 compliant See Installation Instructions for details The REN i...

Page 40: ...ect the equipment until the problem is resolved The user must use the accessories and cables supplied by the manufacturer to get optimum performance from the product No repairs may be done by the customer This equipment cannot be used on public coin phone service provided by the telephone company Connection to party line service is subject to state tariffs The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of ...

Page 41: ...dded in your notebook system This section is only applicable if these devices are present Refer to the system label to verify the presence of wireless devices Wireless devices that may be in your system are only qualified for use in Canada if an Industry Canada ID number is on the system label When using IEEE 802 11a wireless LAN this product is restricted to indoor use due to its operation in the...

Page 42: ...ndustry Canada This transmitter must not be collocated or operate in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter except the installed Bluetooth transmitter Operation of this device is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation of the ...

Page 43: ...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 44: ...nt has been tested and found to comply with the following European directives EMC Directive 89 336 EEC with amending directives 92 31 EEC 93 68 EEC as per EN 55022 Class B EN 61000 3 2 EN 61000 3 3 EN 55024 Low Voltage Directive Safety 73 23 EEC as per EN 60950 A1 A2 A3 A4 A11 Radio and Telecom Terminal Equipment Directive 199 5 EC as per CTR21 if fitted with a modem device EN 300 328 if fitted wi...

Page 45: ...set by the European Commission through the R TTE directive The low band 5 15 5 35 GHz is for indoor use only See 802 11b and 802 11g restrictions for specific countries or regions within countries under the heading European Economic Area Restrictions below Translated Statements of Compliance English This product follows the provisions of the European Directive 1999 5 EC Danish Dette produkt er i o...

Page 46: ...rporating the wireless product Due to the fact that the frequencies used by 802 11b 802 11g wireless LAN devices may not yet be harmonized in all countries 802 11b 802 11g products are designed for use only in specific countries or regions and are not allowed to be operated in countries or regions other than those of designated use As a user of these products you are responsible for ensuring that ...

Page 47: ...manual as follows Dans le cas d une utilisation privée à l extérieur d un bâtiment au dessus d un espace public aucun enregistrement n est nécessaire pour une distance de moins de 300m Pour une distance supérieure à 300m un enregistrement auprès de l IBPT est requise Pour une utilisation publique à l extérieur de bâtiments une licence de l IBPT est requise Pour les enregistrements et licences veui...

Page 48: ...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 49: ... environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal please separate this from other types of wastes and recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources Household users should contact either the retailer where they purchased this product or their local government office for details of where and how they can take this item for environmentally safe recycling Bu...

Page 50: ...tive 2006 66 If batteries are not properly disposed of these substances can cause harm to human health or the environment To protect natural resources and to promote material reuse please separate batteries from other types of waste and recycle them through your local free battery return system USA ONLY This Perchlorate warning applies only to primary CR Maganese Dioxide Lithium coin cells in the ...

Page 51: ...s similar to the mouse ball and buttons 62 5 Multi Card Slot A card slot that supports SD Card SDHC and MMC 67 6 Status Indicators Shows the operating status of the computer The corresponding operating LED is lit when the corresponding function operates 51 7 LCD The screen images are displayed here 1 7 3 2 4 6 5 Optional items may be changed or may not be provided depending on the computer model T...

Page 52: ...e 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 7 Power This shows the computer operating status On When the computer is operating Blinks When the computer is in Sleep mode 1 Num Lock This turns on when the Num Lock key is pressed and numeric keypad is activate...

Page 53: ... devices to the USB port such as a keyboard mouse digital camera etc 4 Monitor Port A port used to connect a monitor TV or projector supporting a 15pin D SUB interface 70 5 Security Lock Port You can connect a Kensington lock to the Security Lock Port to prevent the computer from being stolen 56 6 Power Button Turns the computer on and off 56 1 4 2 5 6 3 ...

Page 54: ...the Ethernet cable to this port 90 3 Fan Vents The internal heat of the computer is emitted through these holes If the vents are blocked the computer may overheat Avoid blocking the vents as this may be dangerous 4 USB Port You can connect USB devices to the USB port such as a keyboard mouse digital camera etc 2 1 3 4 ...

Page 55: ...54 Back View 1 Battery This is a Lithium Ion rechargeable battery that supplies power to the computer 151 1 ...

Page 56: ...ottom View 1 Battery Latches The latch used to remove or install the battery 152 2 Memory Compartment Cover The main memory is installed inside the cover 149 3 Speaker A device used to generate sound 1 2 3 ...

Page 57: ...o turn the computer on 4 Power button LED is lit while the computer is turned on LED When running the computer on battery power the LCD brightness is dimmed automatically to save battery power Press the Fn key to increase the LCD brightness 61 When turning the computer on for the first time the Register Windows screen appears You can use the computer after registering your user information ...

Page 58: ...Delete When Windows Task Manager dialog box appears click Shut Down Turn Off to turn off the computer Your unsaved work may be lost damaged If Ctrl Alt Delete keys do not operate either press the power button for more than 4 seconds to turn off the computer Your unsaved work may be lost damaged The next time you turn on your computer a hard disk check will be performed before Windows starts ...

Page 59: ...Chapter 2 Using the computer Keyboard 59 Touchpad 62 External type CD drive To be purchased 65 Multi Card Slot 67 Connecting a monitor TV 70 Adjusting the Volume 74 ...

Page 60: ...he keyboard is supplied according to the corresponding country Refer to the keyboard figure for the corresponding country The keyboard image and color may differ from the actual keyboard United Kingdom United States ...

Page 61: ... LCD or external monitor when an external monitor or TV is connected to the computer 71 Backlit Turns the LCD backlight on or off Mute Mutes or cancels mute Samsung Magic Doctor System diagnosis recovery and Internet consultation program Samsung Magic Doctor will be launched Easy SpeedUp Manager You can select operation mode when you need maximum system performance or low noise low power consumpti...

Page 62: ...Brightness Control To adjust the LCD brightness press the Fn key combination or the Fn key combination The changed screen brightness is displayed at the center of the screen for a moment Volume Control To control the 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 Numeric Key The numbers are printed...

Page 63: ... 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 right mou...

Page 64: ... tap your finger once over an item you want Alternatively press the left touchpad button once Tap 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 TapTap or Right Button Function This corresponds to clicking the right mouse button Press the right touchpad b...

Page 65: ...tion scroll function Place your finger on the touchpad s right edge for vertical scrolling or the bottom edge for horizontal scrolling and then move your finger along the edge to scroll the screen vertically or horizontally Touchpad On Off Function 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 Fn keys You can set ...

Page 66: ...Super Multi You can read CDs and DVDs and burn CDs and DVDs Supported DVD recording types include DVD R DVD RW DVD RAM The appearance and color of the external type CD drive may differ from the actual appearance and color depending on the CD drive model 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 ...

Page 67: ...ush the tray in until it clicks 3 Push the CD 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 ...

Page 68: ...evices such as a digital camera digital camcorder MP3 etc You have to additionally 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 Supported Cards SD Card MMC SDHC Card ...

Page 69: ...asking to scan and change appears click Continue Without Scanning This will proceed to Step 2 above 3 You can save move and delete data by double clicking the corresponding drive The device name of the card drive may differ depending on your computer model Since you can only use the card after formatting it if it is not formatted format the card referring to the descriptions of To format a memory ...

Page 70: ... the 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 usi...

Page 71: ...e is useful when you are giving a presentation or watching a video or movie through your monitor You have to buy a connection cable additionally Connecting to the Monitor TV Connect the computer to the RGB port of the monitor or TV using a monitor cable 15 pin ...

Page 72: ...D CRT Dual View LCD Notebook Screen CRT External Monitor Screen LCD CRT Clone Notebook External Monitor Screen LCD CRT DualView Notebook External Monitor Screen in Dual View What is Dual View Dual View is a function that enables you to view a computer screen over two display devices It is convenient when you need a wide screen External Monitor TV is not supported in the DOS Command Prompt window V...

Page 73: ...quality for each display device as if there were two separate graphics cards 1 Connect the external display device e g a monitor or a projector to the corresponding port of the system To connect a TV connect the TV to the TV output port of the system 2 Press touchpad right button on the desktop click Properties and then click the Settings tab 3 Click the monitor 2 icon select the Extend my Windows...

Page 74: ...of the secondary display device is displayed at 1024x768 pixels with 32bit colours change the settings to the desired screen resolution and colour quality in the Display Properties dialog box Deactivating Dual View Mode Click the monitor 2 icon clear the Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor check box and then click Apply To move a window between display devices in Dual View mode Click the t...

Page 75: ... the Volume Adjustment Program Click the Volume icon on the taskbar and slide the volume control bar to adjust the volume Mute For advanced volume control options double click the Volume icon and adjust the volume level in the volume control program When you turn the system on a booting noise may occur Adjusting the Volume You can adjust the volume using the keyboard and the volume control program...

Page 76: ...that maintains the same volume level for all digital sources The volume level of playing music changes for each file even if the player volume is fixed If you use the Auto Volume Control function the volume level will remain the same However if the Auto Volume Control function is activated the volume control function of a multimedia player such as Windows Media Player may appear to not work In thi...

Page 77: ... to select Recording from Adjust Volume for 5 Select Mic in Volume from Show the following volume controls and click OK 6 When Recording Control window appears make sure all the Mute boxes are unchecked Increase the recording volume to increase the recording sensitivity and close the window 7 Click Start All Programs Accessories Entertainment Sound Recorder 8 Click the Record button to perform rec...

Page 78: ...e screen shots used in this chapter may differ from actual screens depending on the Windows XP version and model Using Microsoft Windows XP About Microsoft Windows XP 78 Windows XP Screen Layout 80 Control Panel 84 ...

Page 79: ... XP as well as Help and Support to learn about how to use Windows Tour Windows XP Tour Windows XP introduces the basic features and characteristics of Windows Click Start Tour Windows XP Or click Start All Programs Accessories Tour Windows XP Click the title at the right to view the description of the Windows features The screen layout may differ depending on the computer model and the operating s...

Page 80: ...rd Click Start Help and Support Search Enter a search keyword to view the Help Fixing a problem If a problem occurs you can get help How to Change Desktop Background Picture What s new in Windows XP Windows XP articles Walkthrough ways to use your PC After clicking Walkthrough Personalize your PC you can view the way to change the background picture on Customize Desktop ...

Page 81: ...tart button The Start menu appears Taskbar Currently running programs are displayed here Shortcut Icons You can launch programs by clicking the shortcut icons on the Desktop Recycle Bin You can drop useless files and folders here System Tray with Clock Shows some running program icons Icons not being used are hidden If you click the arrow mark on the left you can view hidden icons Start Menu The m...

Page 82: ... that are pined to the Start menu User account name My Computer Displays the contents of the hard disk the CD ROM drive the network drive s and floppy disks It can also be used to search and open files and folders Control Panel Enables users to configure settings on the computer Help and Support Provides on line help information on Windows and troubleshooting Search Enables users to search for inf...

Page 83: ... My Computer Displayed menus and names may be varied Double click the Local Disk which is a hard disk drive to view the folders and files saved in your computer If any folder or file is not shown click Show Folder Contents Title Bar Menu Bar Toolbar Fast Operation Window Folder Icon Drive Icon Memory Minimize button Maximize button Close button ...

Page 84: ...t keeps files or folders You can keep files or folders of similar kinds in a folder What is a File A file is the minimum unit of materials created by using a program and is also called data How to View the Entire Drive Structure Click the folder icon from the Toolbar to view the drive structure Click the icon again to return to the Fast Operation window ...

Page 85: ...tions Connect to the Internet create a home or small office network configure network settings to work from home or change modem phone and Internet settings Add or Remove Programs Install or remove programs and Windows components Sounds Speech and Audio Devices Change the entire sound scheme or individual sounds made by your computer or configures the settings for your speakers and recording devic...

Page 86: ...sswords and pictures Date Time Language and Regional Options Change the date time and time zone for your computer the language to use and the way numbers currencies dates and times are displayed Accessibility Options Adjust your computer settings for vision hearing and mobility Security Center View your current security status and access important settings to help protect your PC ...

Page 87: ...lick Start Control Panel 2 Click User Account and Create a new Account in sequence 3 Enter your name and click Next 4 Select an account type and click the Create Account button Then check the created account from the User Account window 5 Click the target account and change the user account information You can change the account name password account type and picture ...

Page 88: ...ccount to be deleted and click Delete Account The administrator account cannot be deleted It can only be renamed or disabled How to Switch a User 1 Click Start Logoff 2 Click Switch User 3 Click the user name to be switched from the Welcome screen Then you can log on with a new user name ...

Page 89: ... It is recommended to set the resolution and color quality depending on the LCD type of your computer as the following LCD Type Resolution Color Quality WSVGA 1024 x 600 Strongest 32 bit WSVGA 1024 x 576 Strongest 32 bit Changing Resolution and Color A resolution is the number of pixels displayed on the screen If you set the resolution to a higher value items on the screen will be displayed smalle...

Page 90: ...Chapter 4 Using the Network Wired Network 90 Wireless Network 93 Using Samsung Network Manager Optional 99 Bluetooth Optional 109 ...

Page 91: ... pane 4 Select Local Area Connection 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 Wired Network A wired network is a network environment used for a company network or broadband internet connection at home You can also configure the network settings using the Samsung Network Manager 99 ...

Page 92: ...k component as shown in the figure below You can add a client a service or a protocol 6 Configure IP settings Select Obtain an IP address automatically when using DHCP If you use a static IP select Use the following IP address and enter the values If the IP of your computer is not automatically assigned contact the network administrator 7 If all settings are made click OK Now the network configura...

Page 93: ... either of them to connect to the Internet 1 Click Start Control Panel Network and Internet Connections Network Connection Local Area Connection by using the right button of the touch pad and click Properties 2 Select Internet Protocol TCP IP and click Properties 3 Select the Alternate Configuration tab select User configured and fill in the fields 4 When the setting completes click OK ...

Page 94: ...s of wireless LAN connections are as follows The following describes how to use the wireless LAN based on AP connections AP Connections You can connect to the Internet or a computer on the network by connecting to AP on an AP enabled network What is Access Point AP AP is a network device that connects wired LAN to wireless LAN and corresponds to the wireless hub of a wired network Also AP allows y...

Page 95: ...ck the Wireless Network Connection icon from the Taskbar using the right button of the touch pad Then click View Available Wireless Networks 2 Select an AP to be connected and click Connect If a network key is set in the AP the network key input window will appear Enter the network key in the input window and click OK For a network key contact the network administrator 3 Once Connected to AP is di...

Page 96: ...95 To check the network connections Place the mouse on the Wireless Network Connection icon from the Taskbar Then the status will appear ...

Page 97: ...omputer connected to the Internet Refer to Sharing Internet Access on page 103 You can connect by completing the following steps Step 1 Set up a computer to computer network on a computer Step 2 Connect to the configured computer from other computers Step 1 Setting up a computer to computer network 1 Right click on the Wireless Network Connection icon on the taskbar and select View Available Wirel...

Page 98: ...meautomatically Enter the encryption key in the Network key field and click OK To prevent a network connection from an unauthorized user it would be better to configure a network key encryption key A network key consists of 5 13 alphanumeric characters e g magic or of 10 26 hexadecimal numbers ahexadecimal number is represented by numbers 0 to 9 or letters a to f 7 Check that the configured networ...

Page 99: ...onnect 3 Enter a cryptographic key in the network key box and click Connect If the network key is not configured in Connecting to computer to computer networks peer to peer or ad hoc on page 96 just click Connect without any keystrokes When connected to the wireless network the system displays Connected in the selected network of the Network Connection window Checking the connection status Move th...

Page 100: ...rs to share an Internet using one Internet line Sets one computer as the sharing server and the other computer as the client to use the Internet in both computers Easy check up for the network connection status 108 Perform Network Settings You can set up a wired network or wireless network When different networks are used in different places you must set up the network environment for each place T...

Page 101: ...Connection and click Next 6 Select a device and configure IP settings Then click Next Choose Device Select between wired LAN and wireless LAN IP Settings Contact the network administrator and enter the IP information if the IP is not an automatic IP Get IP Automatically Select this option and perform automatic IP settings if you use DHCP ...

Page 102: ...nish button When the network setting is complete the Do you want to move to newly added location now message appears If you select Yes the network settings for the added location are applied When the network settings for the added location are applied the added place and the corresponding network connection information is displayed in The detailed Information for window When the network setting is...

Page 103: ...Select an available wireless network e g SAMSUNG and click the Connect button For information on available wireless LAN APs ask your network administrator Available AP Connect c The network key security key input window appears If a network key has been set for the wireless LAN AP enter the network key and click the Connect button For the network key information ask your network administrator If n...

Page 104: ...mputer as the sharing server and another computer as the client for two computers to share an Internet using one Internet line Once the configuration is complete you can use the Internet immediately If you perform Internet sharing setup by using Samsung Network Manager the program must be installed into both computers There are three methods for setting each computer as a sharing server and a clie...

Page 105: ... It is wire to wire connection First use the LAN cable to connect two devices before setting the computer In Method 3 you have to install the wired LAN card for connection Method3 Wired LAN Wired LAN Wired LAN How to Set up Sharing Server Check if the LAN cable is properly connected before setting up the sharing server 1 Run Samsung Network Manager on the computer that will be used as the sharing ...

Page 106: ... client as well remember them 7 Check the settings and click Next 8 Click Add Printer and set up a printer following the instructions in the wizard Once printer addition is complete click Refresh Select the added printer and click Complete If you don t want to add a printer just click Complete without following the instructions in the wizard 9 If the Do you want to move to newly added location now...

Page 107: ...the Wireless Connection Name and Network Key fields in the Select Device window and click Next 6 Check the settings and click Next 7 Click Add Printer and set up a printer following the instructions in the wizard Once the printer addition is complete click Refresh Select a printer and click Finish If you don t want to add a printer just click Complete without following the instructions in the wiza...

Page 108: ...urned on 2 Run Samsung Network Manager on the sharing client computer 3 Click the icon for the location that has been set as the sharing client in the Shared Location window and click Go Once a message appears to inform you that moving is complete you can use the Internet If the Internet is disconnected during use click Wireless menus Reconnect Sharing in Samsung Network Manager Then the network w...

Page 109: ...Status on the Mngmnt menu 3 The Network Connection Picture window appears If you click Start checking the network will start 4 When the diagnosis is complete out of order devices are marked by the exclamation mark icon For detailed device status read the description in the lower part of the window Reconnect and set up the device according to the diagnosis result XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX ...

Page 110: ...h function is optional and may not be supported depending on your model Compatibility with a Bluetooth device not certified by a Bluetooth certification or logo is not guaranteed Bluetooth Functions File Transmission You can exchange files between 2 Bluetooth devices You can exchange files with other computers mobile phones PDAs etc Network Access You can connect to another computer with the Bluet...

Page 111: ...mputer through another Bluetooth device or listen to audio of another Bluetooth device through the computer HID Connections You can connect a keyboard mouse joystick etc supporting Bluetooth For more information about using the Bluetooth function see the online help of the Bluetooth Device For more information about using the Bluetooth function refer to the online help of the Bluetooth Device ...

Page 112: ...e field and select Laptop for the Computer Type field Also a step appears for selecting the services to be provided by your Bluetooth device for other Bluetooth devices At this point the program automatically detects available services and displays them as selected It is recommended not to change the default selection If you change the service settings the driver necessary for the additionally sel...

Page 113: ...s complete the next step proceeds which searches for nearby Bluetooth devices Since you do not have to search while setting up click Skip and finish the settings 4 If the settings are complete the My Bluetooth Environment window appears ...

Page 114: ...reless to view Windows Help Exchanging Files between Bluetooth computers The procedures to exchange files and folders between Bluetooth computers are described below 1 On the computer that is sending a file hereafter Computer A right click the Bluetooth icon in the notification area and select Quick Connection File Transmission Search for Device Using Bluetooth Describes how to exchange files betw...

Page 115: ...ord used for the connection between two Bluetooth devices the user just enter the same PIN Code for example same numbers on both Bluetooth devices to make a connection 4 After a short while the Bluetooth PIN Code required dialog box appears on Computer B enter the code that you have input in Step 3 above 5 If the FTP File Access Privilege Request window appears on Computer B click the window If th...

Page 116: ...o use Bluetooth HID devices keyboard mouse joystick etc or a headset etc on the computer are described below The Bluetooth PIN Code is a password used for the connection between two Bluetooth devices the user just enter the same PIN Code on both Bluetooth devices to make a connection 1 Turn on the Bluetooth function on the device to connect to mouse keyboard joystick or headset Some devices have a...

Page 117: ...in Hibernation mode Connecting to the Internet via a Bluetooth mobile phone If you have a Bluetooth mobile phone you can connect your computer to the Internet without a wired or wireless connection to an Internet service provider Check if your mobile phone supports Bluetooth To connect to the Internet through the Bluetooth mobile phone you need the wireless operator account information such as the...

Page 118: ...appears click Add Bluetooth device 3 If the Bluetooth Setup Wizard screen appears click Next to start the device search 4 Select your mobile phone from the Select Device window and click Next The following descriptions use a mobile phone called V740 ...

Page 119: ... to 6 alphanumeric characters on the two devices 6 If the Pairing signal is delivered to the mobile phone the Bluetooth security code input window appears in the mobile phone screen Enter the same security code into the mobile phone that you entered in Step 4 For example if you entered 1234 on your computer you must also enter 1234 on the mobile phone 7 In the Select Bluetooth Service window selec...

Page 120: ... to the My Bluetooth Environment window 9 Double click V740 Dialup Networking in the My Bluetooth Environment window 10 If the Connect to Bluetooth window appears after a while enter the Username Password and Dial Dial Number fields and click the Dial button Then when the Internet connection is established you can use the Internet using Internet Explorer If you check this option the currently ente...

Page 121: ...one operator In this case click Start Control Panel Performance and Maintenance System Device Manager Modem double click Bluetooth Modem select the Advanced tab and then enter an APN in the format of CGDCONT 1 IP APN in the Miscellaneous Initialization Command field e g when the APN is internet com For detailed information ask your mobile phone operator about this Disconnecting the Internet connec...

Page 122: ...d serial port functions It is recommended using only one Bluetooth device at a time as connecting multiple Bluetooth or other wireless devices at the same time may slow or destabilize the Bluetooth connection Data communications via Bluetooth may be poor when the CPU load is at full capacity or there are insufficient system resources The Bluetooth function of a Bluetooth PDA mobile phone mouse or ...

Page 123: ...er 5 Using Applications Introducing Programs 123 Play Camera Optional 126 Samsung Update Plus Optional 128 McAfee SecurityCenter Optional 130 Using Samsung Magic Doctor Optional 135 Reinstalling Software 136 ...

Page 124: ... to use the software after learning about the basic use of the software For detailed information refer to the help section of the corresponding software Every software program may not be provided depending on your computer model In addition some pictures may differ from actual product depending on the computer model and software version ...

Page 125: ...er Optional This is a security solution that detects and removes computer viruses and protects the computer from Internet threats 130 Samsung Network Manager Optional Samsung Network Manager is a program that enables you to easily configure the network settings You can configure the network settings for each location and you can also diagnose the network status 99 Samsung Battery Manager Optional ...

Page 126: ...Fn keys to change the screen brightness Easy SpeedUP Manager Optional This program enables you to select operation mode when you need maximum system performance or low noise low power consumption with one click 60 Troubleshooting Functions SAMSUNG Magic Doctor Optional SAMSUNG Magic Doctor is troubleshooting software provided by Samsung Computer for system diagnosis and restoring the system The sy...

Page 127: ...rom actual product For more information on how to use the program refer to the online help Do not take pictures or record video of someone without their permission Do not take pictures or record video in locations where photography is prohibited Do not take pictures or record video in locations where you could violate another person s privacy 1 Click Start All Programs Samsung Play Camera Play Cam...

Page 128: ...rding button A still picture is taken or video starts recording To stop a video recording click the Stop Recording button The recording is stopped 3 If you click the Open Save Folder button you can view your stored pictures and videos You can view a picture by double clicking it Since you cannot watch recorded videos using the Play Camera use a video playing program such as Windows Media Player et...

Page 129: ...date search result may differ depending on your computer model Samsung Update Plus does not provide updates for applications installed after purchasing the computer To update the software and drivers 1 Select Start All Programs Samsung Samsung Update Plus Samsung Update Plus If this is the first time you are running the program a window will appear asking you if you agree to the agreement in the w...

Page 130: ...t be installed separately If you select Install as an update item that must be installed separately a message appears informing you of this Follow the instruction message to correctly install it Automatic update items display By default your computer is configured to automatically search for updates If there is a new update available this is notified in the notification area Click the balloon help...

Page 131: ...d you have to install the program referring to the Installing McAfee section A different anti virus program may be provided depending on the computer model Installing McAfee For some models an Install McAfee Web Essentials icon is located on the Desktop In this case you can install the McAfee software according to the following procedures and then use the McAfee software For some models a McAfee S...

Page 132: ...ure to fill in all the fields and click Next The Program Setup Completed window appears If you have already registered with McAfee click Login and enter the registered email address and password to login The Program Setup Completed window appears Using McAfee To use McAfee user registration is required If a user is not registered even though virus inspection is supported your PC will not be comple...

Page 133: ...on 3 If a virus has been found click View Results The viruses are listed Since the corresponding viruses have already been removed you can use your computer without any concern For possible virus infections where it is not completely certain the Detected message appears In this case the items will be maintained or deleted depending on your decision To deal with new viruses please always keep McAfe...

Page 134: ...t connect to the network or the Internet properly In this case you have to change the settings as follows Method 1 When you need to select Allow Access in the Server or Internet Access Request window When you connect to a bank stock market or gaming website an access request window appears In this case select Allow Access in the window and click OK Then you can install the program normally or open...

Page 135: ...Desktop x Click the Advanced menu at the bottom left and click Configure Internet Network c Turn the Internet Network at the right to Off set the Select when to re enable firewall to Never and then click OK v Click Home in the left menu pane and click Ignore next to the Firewall protection is disabled message It is recommended activating the Windows Firewall for your computer s safety when you hav...

Page 136: ...his manual may differ from actual screens according to the program version Diagnosing the System 1 Select Start All Programs Samsung Samsung Magic Doctor Samsung Magic Doctor 2 Click the Diagnose the System icon The system status diagnostics start 3 When the system status diagnostics are complete the diagnostics result appears If a problem has been found click on Cure for Samsung Magic Doctor to c...

Page 137: ...o use the System Software Media the external USB ODD must be connected to the computer The following descriptions presuppose that the external USB ODD is connected Running the system software Media Standard Installation This displays a list of drivers or programs that are not currently installed on your computer from the system software Media provided All necessary components are installed using t...

Page 138: ... the Start Standard Installation window appears click the Yes button The drivers and programs which were installed in the computer when you purchased the computer are installed again 3 The Software installations was completed window appears If you click Yes the computer is restarted 4 When done restart the system ...

Page 139: ...Chapter 6 Settings and Upgrade LCD Brightness Control 139 BIOS Setup 141 Setting a Boot Password 145 Changing the Boot Priority 148 Upgrading Memory 149 Battery 151 Using the Security Lock Port 158 ...

Page 140: ... the Fn the LCD gets brighter by one level of degree Adjusting LCD Brightness Using Samsung Battery Manager Appropriate LCD brightness is set for each mode in Samsung Battery Manager In user settings mode you can select the brightness level Click Start All Programs Samsung Samsung Battery Manager Samsung Battery Manager for example in Customized mode In this mode you can change the brightness and ...

Page 141: ...urn on the computer If the SAMSUNG logo appears press the F2 key Then setup will start x Change the value of Brightness Mode Control on the Boot menu to User Control c Press the F10 key to save the change and complete setup How to Reduce Battery Consumption Adjust the screen brightness to a darker value or select the maximum battery mode in Samsung Battery Manager to reduce battery consumption Bad...

Page 142: ...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 screen SAMSUN...

Page 143: ...142 3 After a moment the BIOS setup screen appears The items in the BIOS setup may differ depending on the product Setup Menu Setup Items Help Help for the selected item appears automatically ...

Page 144: ...onment settings Advanced Used to configure advanced functions on your computer around devices and chipsets Security Used to configure security functions including passwords Boot Used to set the boot priority and other boot options Exit Used to exit the Setup either saving the changes or not ...

Page 145: ... to move up and down F5 F6 Press 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 ...

Page 146: ...tup 2 In the Set Supervisor Password item press Enter Setting a Boot Password When setting a password you have to enter a password to use the computer or enter the BIOS Setup By configuring a password you can restrict system access to authorized users only and protect data and files saved on the computer Do not lose or forget your password If you have forgotten your password contact a Samsung serv...

Page 147: ...r configuring the BIOS Setup like a Supervisor Password However the Setup items that can be configured with a User Password are restricted unlike for a Supervisor Password Before configuring a user password a supervisor password must have been configured Deactivating the supervisor password also deactivates the user password In the Set User Password item press Enter and complete the procedures fro...

Page 148: ...estarting 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 Password press the Power button to turn the computer on again Deactivating the Password 1 Press Enter on the password to be deactivated For example to deactivate a supervisor password i...

Page 149: ... key to move up to the top item 4 Press the F10 key to save the settings and exit Setup The highest boot priority device is now set to the Hard Drive Changing the Boot Priority This computer is configured 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 ...

Page 150: ...ry when the computer is in Sleep mode Disconnect mains power 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 Fixing Screw 2 Pull the memory module latches outward The memory module will pop up Remove the memor...

Page 151: ...grees aligning it to the angle of the memory slot 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 ...

Page 152: ...ut it near or in a fire or 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 193 of this manual and operate ...

Page 153: ...tery into the system Slide and fix the right battery latch to the CLOSE inside position so that the battery is fixed z x If the right battery latch is not in the CLOSE inside position there is a danger of data loss because the battery may become separated Slide and fix the latch to the CLOSE position so that the red circle mark is hidden Check if the battery latch has been moved inwards ...

Page 154: ...tery and connect the AC adapter to the DC in jack of the computer The battery will then start charging 2 When charging is complete the Charge LED turns green Status Charge LED Charging Amber Charging complete Green AC adapter not connected Off ...

Page 155: ... below 10 In this case connect the AC adapter or turn off the computer and install a fully charged battery If the battery residual amount is 3 5 the computer automatically shuts down after saving the data The battery residual amount may vary depending on the computer model Battery Usage Time Information A battery is an expendable supply so when using it over a long time the capacity battery life i...

Page 156: ...tly You can select the optimized power mode depending on the system environment Click Start All Programs Samsung Samsung Battery Manager Samsung Battery Manager Select Power Mode Power saving Effect Maximum Battery Mode This mode is appropriate for the environment that requires maximum battery lifetime The system performance may be degraded in this mode General Mode This mode is appropriate for th...

Page 157: ...ximum battery mode It is recommended to connect the AC adapter to the system or to use the system in general mode Usage Mode of Samsung Battery Manager The maximum battery mode optimizes the system operation speed to increase the battery run time so the program execution time may get longer If you change the power settings the properties in Power Options window will also be changed Complete instal...

Page 158: ...ion and then recharging it again 1 Disconnect the AC power adapter after turning off the computer 2 Restart your computer and press the F2 button when the Samsung logo appears to start the BIOS Setup 3 Move to the Boot Smart Battery Calibration item using the direction keys and press Enter 4 Highlight Yes in the Battery Calibration Confirmation window and press Enter The Battery Calibration functi...

Page 159: ...mputer 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 ...

Page 160: ...Chapter 7 Appendix Reinstalling Windows XP 160 Using Samsung Recovery Solution Optional 165 Questions and Answers 174 Product Specifications 193 Glossary 204 Index 208 Contact SAMSUNG WORLD WIDE 209 ...

Page 161: ... Samsung Electronics shall not be held liable for any loss of data Reinstalling Windows Explain Standard installation option as a standard 1 Insert the system recovery CD into the CD ROM drive 2 In the initial screen click Standard Installation Standard installation You can change the settings for partitioning the installation folder etc during the Windows installation However reinstalling Windows...

Page 162: ...that changing the partition deletes all of the data on the hard disk drive 5 Select the folder to install the Windows operating system To delete the previous version of Windows and install in the current folder press L on the keyboard If you press ESC to select another folder for the installation new Windows folders are created causing a risk of dual booting 6 After the installation process copies...

Page 163: ...ress any key to boot from CD do not press any key When you see the Windows desktop this means that the installation process is completed Remove the system recovery CD and install the device drivers and applications from the system software Media ...

Page 164: ...s operating system To delete the previous version of Windows and install in the current folder press L on the keyboar 6 After the installation process copies the necessary folders for the Windows installation restart the system and the message Press any key to boot from CD is displayed You do not need to enter anything In a moment the Windows XP installation screen will appear to proceed with the ...

Page 165: ...message appears Ignore the message The system boots and the Windows and Windows Registration screen appears Register Windows following the instructions to finish the Windows installation Remove the System Recovery CD and install the device drivers and application programs using Standard Installation from the System Software Media ...

Page 166: ...ending on the version The screen images in this document may differ from actual ones For models with an SSD Solid State Disk Samsung Recovery Solution is not provided To use the backup and restore function to DVD an external ODD must be connected The following descriptions assume that an external ODD is connected Samsung Recovery Solution Functions Restore Function Using this function you can easi...

Page 167: ...e initial status saved when the computer was run for the first time after it was purchased Complete Backup Restore This function restores the computer to the point where the user performed a Complete Backup Restore Functions Backup Function You can backup the entire C drive or all your data to another hard disk drive or DVD You can restore the backed up drive or data using the Restore function Bac...

Page 168: ...ding to the instructions on the screen the computer will be restarted 2 When the computer has been restarted the User Registration Complete message appears Click OK The computer will restart 3 The Initial Status Backup screen appears To resize the C and D drives click Advanced and partition the disk accordingly Adjust the partition size using the slide bar and then click Next The partition disk fu...

Page 169: ...l supports a touch screen In this mode please use the touchpad or mouse instead of the touch screen 2 If the Samsung Recovery Solution program is launched for the first time after purchasing the computer the license agreement screen appears before the restoration is started Read the agreement and click Agree to continue 3 If the initial menu screen appears click Restore If you click Select by Symp...

Page 170: ...storation progress message appears If you click OK the restoration begins The restoration may take some time please wait for a moment 6 When the Restart the System message appears after the restoration is complete click OK to restart the system Make sure that the power cord is connected while the restoration is in process The first time the computer boots up after a Complete Restore has been perfo...

Page 171: ...click Backup 3 Click Complete Backup in the backup menu 4 Enter a description for the backup regarding the current computer status in the Description field so that you can easily recognize it later and specify the Save Path If your computer has a DVD Writer you can specify the DVD drive as the Save Path Select Drive D Select the DVD drive 5 If you click the Next button the system restarts in resto...

Page 172: ...sung Samsung Recovery Solution Samsung Recovery Solution When you cannot start Windows turn the computer on and press the F4 key in the boot screen to enter restoration mode 3 When the initial menu screen appears click Restore and then click Complete Restore 4 Select a Complete Backup restoration point in the restoration point selection screen and click the Next button The system is restarted 5 Th...

Page 173: ...election screen select either Basic Selection or Select from all select a folder or file to be backed up and then click the Next button 4 Enter a description for the backup in the Description field so that you can easily recognize it later and specify the Save Path If your computer has a DVD Writer you can specify the DVD drive as the Save Path If you have specified a hard disk drive or a removabl...

Page 174: ... you cannot start Windows turn the computer on and press the F4 key in the boot screen to enter restoration mode 3 When the initial menu screen appears click Restore and then click Data Restore 4 Select a backup item to be restored in the backup list and click the Next button 5 Select a folder for the restoration and click the Next button Data Restore begins 6 When Data Restore is completed check ...

Page 175: ...The system freezes during program operation A1 There is an error with the program currently being used Press the Ctrl Alt and Delete keys simultaneously and click End Task in the Windows Task Manager window A2 There is an error with the Windows OS Reboot the system by using the Power button Windows Related QThe LCD screen is too dark or too bright A Turn on the LCD backlight or adjust the screen b...

Page 176: ... to 800 x 600 recommended on your computer QSwitching the MS DOS command prompt to full screen mode or Windows mode by pressing the Alt Enter keys does not operate properly A Pressing the Alt Enter keys using an USB keyboard may cause the key input to be recognized as multiple key inputs depending on the keyboard input recognition time In this case the MS DOS command prompt is repeatedly switched ...

Page 177: ...lowing 3 components and the 3 components are automatically installed during the installation High Definition Audio KB888111 Microsoft UAA Bus Driver for High Definition Audio Realtek High Definition Audio Driver Realtek High Definition Audio Samsung EDS Uninstalling the Sound Driver To remove the sound driver due to a problem or for an update follow the procedures below If you do not follow the se...

Page 178: ...ver on either Standard Installation or Custom Installation then the 3 components of the sound driver are automatically installed Installing the Sound Driver after a Windows XP Reinstallation If you install the sound driver after reinstalling Windows XP the Add Hardware Wizard Modem Device window may appear during the sound driver installation This happens because the High Definition Audio KB888111...

Page 179: ...Select Noise Suppression and Acoustic Echo Cancellation and Click OK Using Acoustic Echo Cancellation option keeps Microphone Volume muted in the Playback Mixer QHow can I configure the Recording Mixer while broadcasting music in WinAMP A1 Playback Mixer Settings z Double click the Volume icon in the Taskbar and click on Options x In the Mixer device field select Realtek HD Audio Input c Select St...

Page 180: ...the play mixer you can hear the sound input into the external microphone through the speaker QI have a trouble with recording after selecting Acoustic Echo Cancellation and unselecting Mute in the Microphone volume of the Playback Mixer A This is because the sound from external microphone is muted by the Acoustic Echo Cancellation Algorithm considering the sound as a Acoustic Echo while the record...

Page 181: ...bring the computer out of standby then click OK Restart the system If the system wake up from Sleep mode even though there is no received signal use the system after disabling the Wake On LAN function The LAN LED may not be turned off if System is shutdown without disabling the WOL Wake on LAN option Connecting a wired LAN while using a wireless LAN may not activate the Wake On LAN function Set th...

Page 182: ...ge the wireless LAN settings To use the wireless LAN settings using Windows A z Click Start Control Panel Network and Internet Connections Network Connections Wireless LAN Connection right click and check if the Windows manages wireless network settings W option is selected in the Wireless Network tab of the Properties window If not select the option x Click Start Control Panel Performance and Mai...

Page 183: ...g in EEE802 11g mode if there is a IEEE802 11b device operating nearby you may experience low data rates or even disconnection as it operates in Hybrid mode Check the authentication type A A connection may be disconnected after a period of time if the Use IEEE 802 1x network authentication option is selected when IEEE 802 1x authentication is not being used View the properties of the corresponding...

Page 184: ...a over the connection please enter the Network Key Encryption Key manually A6 Check the AP settings as follows If there are multiple APs running at the same time check the channel setting of each AP If the interval between the channels of the APs is narrow you may experience electromagnetic interference Set the channel numbers of the APs so that the internals between the channels are maximized for...

Page 185: ...ss Network Connections icon in the Taskbar Double click the icon and check if the IP address is properly allocated on the Support tab If the IP address is not properly allocated the IP address will be displayed as follows for example 169 254 xxx xxx If your network does not support DHCP you have to manually configure an IP address by asking your network administrator In addition even if your netwo...

Page 186: ...his operation Q For Intel PROSet After installing PROSet I cannot manage my wireless network in Windows A When clicking Use Microsoft Client in the Tools menu of the PROSet you can manage wireless network in Windows Thereafter if you wish to manage your wireless network click Activate Intel PROSet Wireless in the Tools menu of the PROSet QInternet Connection or File Sharing doesn t work when I use...

Page 187: ... Also the installation of NetWare Client 32 program disables the function of Fn QWhile playing a game pressing the Fn keys does not work or the screen is not properly displayed A Some games and 3D application programs may change the display device control Therefore pressing the Fn keys may terminate the running program or may display an abnormal screen Press the Fn keys before launching a program ...

Page 188: ...lution to 1024 x 600 or 800 x 600 and the color quality to 16bit QGame play is not displayed smoothly on the screen A For 3D games the texture data for the 3D screen display is saved to the system memory If there is insufficient system memory the data is saved to the hard disk drive and loaded to memory when required This operation may temporarily stop displaying the picture on the screen In this ...

Page 189: ...ter a pre determined period of time QI have connected the headset but I cannot hear sound normally A1 If the Bluetooth headset is properly connected to a computer the Control Pane Sound Playback Device changes to Bluetooth Audio for a mono headset or High Quality Bluetooth Audio for a stereo headset If the Sound Playback Device in the Control Panel is not changed properly you may not hear any soun...

Page 190: ...nected to the Internet for user convenience and security A1 To display most of the popup windows when connected to the Internet z Click Internet Options in Start Control Panel Security Center Manage security settings for x In the Privacy tab of Internet Properties clear Block pop ups A2 To display popup windows only from the current site when connected to the Internet Place the cursor on the notif...

Page 191: ...e Web site address that you want to block from the Allowed Sites and click Remove QWhen you connect to a Web site you see the message To help protect your security Internet Explorer stopped this site from installing an ActiveX control on your computer or This site might require the following ActiveX control below the address bar A Windows XP SP2 blocks unsigned ActiveX controls from being installe...

Page 192: ...eral tab of Windows Firewall select ON recommended c If you want to allow a certain program or service to gain access to your computer using the Firewall select and check the program or service that you want to allow access from in the Exceptions tab of the Windows Firewall If you want to add a program to Programs and Services click Add Program and select it A2 Set up Windows Automatic Updates Thi...

Page 193: ...omputer may cause system conflicts Remove one of the programs from the system A5 If Windows does not recognize the existence of an anti virus program even when it has been installed your computer could be vulnerable to attacks from the Internet You should install an anti virus program that your computer is able to identify Check the following programs which Windows can detect and select one from t...

Page 194: ...t ALC272 GR Network Optional Wired LAN Marvell 88E8040 Wireless LAN 802 11BG Optional Bluetooth 2 0 EDR Optional Multi Card Slot SD Card SDHC Card MMC Ports Optional USB 2 0 Port x 3 Video Monitor Port Headphone Jack Microphone Jack Wired LAN Port Power IN Jack Kensington Lock Dimensions 261 x 185 5 x 30 3mm LCD Optional 10 2 8 9 WSVGA 1024 x 600 10 1 WSVGA 1024 x 576 Optional Weight Optional 1 18...

Page 195: ...components may not be provided or different components may be provided depending on the computer model The system specifications are subject to change without notice The hard disk drive capacity of a computer in which Samsung Recovery Solution is installed is represented as smaller than the product specification ...

Page 196: ... than 85 Power Specifications Power 3 3V Network Specifications Compatibility IEEE 802 11a IEEE 802 11b IEEE 802 11g Operating System Microsoft Windows XP Vista Media Access Protocol MAC CSMA CA Collision Avoidance with Acknowledgement ACK Security Wired Equivalent Privacy support WEP 64bit 128bit WPA This device supports the Wireless LAN Security Specifications WPA Wi Fi Protected Access for Wi F...

Page 197: ... Rate Mbps 11a mode MAX 54Mbps 11b mode MAX 11Mbps 11g mode MAX 54Mbps Antenna Type Built in Antenna The data rate may differ from the real data transmission rate 11a mode is only supported when the device is connected to an IEEE 802 11a device e g Access Point supporting IEEE 802 11a 11g mode is only supported when the device is connected to an IEEE 802 11g device e g Access Point supporting IEEE...

Page 198: ...er 3 3V Network Specifications Compatibility IEEE 802 11a IEEE 802 11b IEEE 802 11g IEEE 802 11n Operating System Microsoft Windows XP Vista Media Access Protocol MAC CSMA CA Collision Avoidance with Acknowledgement ACK Security Wired Equivalent Privacy support WEP 64bit 128bit WPA This device supports the Wireless LAN Security Specifications WPA Wi Fi Protected Access for Wi Fi To connect to a WP...

Page 199: ...Mbps 11n mode MAX 450Mbps MAX 300Mbps Antenna Type Built in Antenna The data rate may differ from the real data transmission rate 11a mode is only supported when the device is connected to an IEEE 802 11a device e g Access Point supporting IEEE 802 11a 11g mode is only supported when the device is connected to an IEEE 802 11g device e g Access Point supporting IEEE 802 11g 11n mode is only support...

Page 200: ...s than 85 Power Specifications Power 3 3V Network Specifications Compatibility IEEE 802 11b IEEE 802 11g Operating System Microsoft Windows XP Vista Media Access Protocol MAC CSMA CA Collision Avoidance with Acknowledgement ACK Security Wired Equivalent Privacy support WEP 64bit 128bit WPA This device supports the Wireless LAN Security Specifications WPA Wi Fi Protected Access for Wi Fi To connect...

Page 201: ...er MAX 10mW Modulation Scheme 11b mode DSSS 11g mode OFDM Data Rate Mbps 11b mode MAX 11Mbps 11g mode MAX 54Mbps Antenna Type Built in Antenna The data rate may differ from the real data transmission rate 11g mode is only supported when the device is connected to an IEEE 802 11g device e g Access Point supporting IEEE 802 11g ...

Page 202: ...ower 3 3V Network Specifications Compatibility IEEE 802 11b IEEE 802 11g Operating System Microsoft Windows XP Vista Media Access Protocol MAC CSMA CA Collision Avoidance with Acknowledgement ACK Security Wired Equivalent Privacy support WEP 64bit 128bit WPA This device supports the Wireless LAN Security Specifications WPA Wi Fi Protected Access for Wi Fi To connect to a WPA wireless network you h...

Page 203: ...ower MAX 10mW Modulation Scheme 11b mode DSSS 11g mode OFDM Data Rate Mbps 11b mode MAX 11Mbps 11g mode MAX 54Mbps Antenna Type Built in Antenna The data rate may differ from the real data transmission rate 11g mode is supported only when you are connected to an IEEE 802 11g device e g An Access Point supporting IEEE 802 11g ...

Page 204: ...el Corporation Microsoft MS DOS and Windows are registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation Memory Stick and are trademarks of the Sony 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 effici...

Page 205: ...ved by doubling the operating speed of the SDRAM and is widely used nowadays This computer uses DDR SDRAM Device Manager An administrative tool used to manage computer devices You can add or remove hardware or update a device driver using the Device Manager Direct X An application interface developed to enable Windows application programs to access hardware devices at a very high speed Since the o...

Page 206: ...s to a small image that represents a file that users can use LAN Local Area Network A communications network connecting computers printers and other devices within a local area such as within a building A LAN enables all connected devices to interact with other devices on the network The current LAN uses the Ethernet media access control method developed in the early 1980s To connect to an Etherne...

Page 207: ...r example you can set the time the computer waits before entering Standby Mode or before the monitor or hard drive turns off The settings are saved as a power scheme Quick Launch This refers to a toolbar that can be configured so that you can launch a program such as Internet Explorer or display the Windows Desktop with one click You can add any icon to the quick launch area of the Taskbar and lau...

Page 208: ...ed to the hard disk If the power is tuned off the data in memory will be lost System File System Files refer to files that are read and used by the Windows operating system In general system files must not be deleted or moved USB Universal Serial Bus This refers to a serial interface standard developed to replace the conventional interface standards such as Serial and PS 2 While USB 1 1 supports 1...

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