Samsung NEON, Using Manual

Page 1: ... step information they apply to Warning Indicates the possibility of personal injury Caution Warns you of possible damage to equipment or data Note Informs you of special circumstances Technical Information Informs you of special requirements or limitations for use of item s Keyboard Conventions Keys that you need to press to perform certain functions are displayed in the manual in brackets For ex...

Page 2: ... or shown in a small figure such as the Start Button shown on the right Table 1 Touchpad Click Conventions Windows Conventions Almost all Windows programs will display the name function of a button or icon if you place the touchpad pointer on the item you want information about Software User Documentation Your computer is shipped from the factory with several software programs installed The softwa...

Page 3: ...r The photographs used in this user manual may be somewhat different in shape and colour to those of your computer depending on the model of your computer Front View Memory Card Slot p 30 Touchpad Button Touchpad p12 Keyboard p8 LCD Panel Status Lights LED p15 ...

Page 4: ... View Left View Back View USB Port 2 0 Power Button Modem port p36 LAN Port p37 CF Card Slot p33 DC In Port USB Port 2 0 Monitor Port 1394 Port 6 Pin Headphone S PDIF Jack Microphone Jack Security Lock Port p81 Battery p78 ...

Page 5: ...Getting Started 5 Bottom View Battery Latches 3D Speaker ...

Page 6: ...ccording to the Installation Guide 2 Slide the LCD latch to the right and open the LCD panel 3 Press the power button Since opening the LCD panel by hand might cause damage to the panel please use both hands when opening the panel To turn off the computer 1 Click the start button on the taskbar 2 Click Turn Off Computer ...

Page 7: ...ger 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 When you turn on the computer next time it will perform a disk checking process ...

Page 8: ...the layout of the keys on your computer s keyboard is different from that on a desktop computer s keyboard the keyboard feels like a full sized keyboard when you use it You can use a symbol of if press Fn and F3 simultaneously depending on a kind of keyboard Embedded Numeric Keypad Screen Brightness and Volume Adjustment Direction Keys Windows Key Function Key Function Special Purpose Keys ...

Page 9: ...drip into the keyboard or you may damage the keyboard Using the Numeric Keypad Your keyboard includes a numeric keypad which is a group of keys that you can set to type numbers and mathematical symbols such as the plus sign A number or symbol on the corner of each keypad key shows its numeric function Press Fn Num Lock to turn on the embedded numeric keypad The numeric functions of the keypad are ...

Page 10: ...he 3D sound function is only supported through the internal speaker of the computer and the headphones This function is not supported through the S PDIF port Note When using the 3D function even if the balance is turned completely to the left or right some audio may still be heard through the other speaker Caution Some distortion may be experienced when the 3D function is used depending on the aud...

Page 11: ...be temporarily muted PgUp Home Home Moves to the beginning of the sentence PgDn End End Moves to the end of the sentence Volume Down Decreases the audio volume Volume Up Increases the audio volume Brightness Up Makes the LCD screen brighter Brightness Down Makes the LCD screen dimmer ...

Page 12: ...pe or I shape The touchpad on your computer allows you to move the pointer on the LCD screen just like a mouse that is used with a desktop computer The touchpad buttons allow you to take actions with the pointer such as selecting an item or executing a command Locking the touchpad You can lock the touchpad and use only the keyboard and mouse To lock the touchpad function press the Fn F9 key combin...

Page 13: ...chpad button once Or place the pointer over an object then tap the touchpad once with your finger Double Click Launch a program or open a file Place the pointer over an object then quickly press left touchpad button twice Or place the pointer over an object then quickly tap the touchpad twice with your finger Right Click Display a short cut menu Place the pointer over an object then press right to...

Page 14: ...rating the touchpad or touchpad button while starting your system may increase the time required for starting Windows Scroll Display upper lower left right part of the content within a window Applicable to certain programs only Place your finger on the right edge or bottom edge of the touchpad and move vertically or horizontally Action Function Process ...

Page 15: ...position does not change in some applications Hard disk drive Blinks when the hard disk drive is in operation Wireless LAN Turns on when wireless LAN function is enabled This light does not operate for the models without wireless LAN Battery Turned blue when the battery is fully charged or when the battery is not installed Turns amber when the battery is being charged Blinks when the battery is no...

Page 16: ...off and on 1 Turn the system on When the Samsung Logo appears press the F2 key to enter Setup 2 In the Boot menu change the Brightness Control Mode option to User Control 3 Save the settings and exit Setup To save the battery charge When your computer is operating on battery power adjusting the LCD brightness level to dimmer diminishes the battery power consumption Bad pixels in the LCD The limits...

Page 17: ...o adjust using volume adjustment program Click the Volume icon on the taskbar and move the Volume slider to a desired level 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 ...

Page 18: ...e and a taskbar at the bottom Start Button Opens the Start menu Taskbar Displays programs that are currently running Frequently used icons can be placed here Recycle Bin Deleted files or folders are sent here Language Bar Switches text input language Start Button Taskbar Shortcut Icons Start Menu Recycle Bin Language Bar System Tray with Clock ...

Page 19: ... by clicking Search 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 information in files or the Interne...

Page 20: ...ich files and folders are saved in and read from What is a folder A folder is used to group and manage files systematically and may include files in sub folders It is similar to a bookshelf What is a file A file is a document or various kinds of material that is generated as a result of program operation It is also called data To view the entire structure of the drive Click the Folder icon in the ...

Page 21: ...eshooting information regarding computer use Click Start Help and Support Windows XP Tour You can tour elementary functions provided by Windows XP Click Start Tour Windows XP Or click Start All Programs Accessories Tour Windows XP Click on the topics to find out about important functions of Windows XP ...

Page 22: ...ter Using the CD Drive Optional For this computer a 1394 external CD RW CD ROM combo or DVD multi drive is provided To connect a CD drive Connect the CD drive to the 1394 port To use a CD drive 1 Push the eject button on the CD drive ...

Page 23: ...tray slides out remove the CD from the tray 4 Push the tray in gently until it clicks If you remove the CD when the CD access LED is on the disk and the data in it may be damaged Emergency Eject Hole To eject a CD when the CD drive is not working or the computer is turned off unfold a paperclip and insert the unfolded end of the clip into the emergency eject hole and press until the CD tray opens ...

Page 24: ...l Programs Accessories Entertainment Windows Media Player Windows Media Player tour For more information about using the Windows Media Player run the Windows Media Player and click Help Help Item To play a video CD If a video CD does not run automatically follow these steps 1 Insert a video CD into the CD drive 2 When the CD drive window appears double click the MPEGAV folder 3 Double click the da...

Page 25: ...edure may be different according to video CDs To write data on a CD Option If your computer has CD RW functionality you can copy data to a blank CD or create an audio CD An additional CD writing program is supplied in an additional CD You cannot write to a CD that already has data in it 1 Insert a blank CD into the CD drive 2 On the CD Drive dialog select Open Writable CD Folder and click OK The C...

Page 26: ...d a completed message appears and the CD drive window opens automatically For more information on writing CDs Click Start Help and Support Type CD copy in the search field and click the Search icon For more information on creating an audio CD Run the Windows Media Player program click the Help Help Item Click Using Windows Media Player Using CDs Creating your own CDs To create your own CD My Compu...

Page 27: ...1 or DTS With a home theater system you can enjoy a vivid screen and sound in your home as if you are in a movie theater The following devices are required to enjoy a home theater system To use home theater system complete the following procedures Step 1 Connect 5 1 channel speaker system to your computer Step 2 Configure digital sound output on the computer Step 3 Enable S PDIF output on the DVD ...

Page 28: ...onfigure digital sound output on the computer 1 Click Start Control Panel Sounds Speech and Audio Devices Sounds and Audio Devices 2 In the Device volume field on the Volume tab click Advanced 3 In the Master Volume dialog click Option Advanced Controls Then Advanced button is displayed on the bottom of the dialog 4 Click Advanced select AC3 SPDIF then click Close Front Left Speaker TV Surround Le...

Page 29: ...CD provided with your computer then change the settings as per the following 1 Run Power DVD program and click the Settings icon 2 On the Audio tab set the Audio Output setting to Use SPDIF and click OK Now you can enjoy home theater using DVD titles To control volume for your 5 1 channel speaker use the control on the digital amp Please refer to the speaker manual ...

Page 30: ...mory Stick SD Memory Card You can use Memory Stick SD Memory Card and Memory Stick Pro 256MB 1GB approximately 1 MB s for storing data only Copyright protection function is not supported To insert and use a memory card Before using the memory card slot remove the slot protector Press the end of the slot protector softly to pop it outward then remove it You should insert the memory card upside down...

Page 31: ...islaid when moving your computer keep the memory card separately To remove a memory card 1 Press the end of the memory card softly to pop it outward 2 Remove the memory card Do not remove a memory card for about 20 seconds after format write or delete operation in Windows 2000 Me or 98SE Removing a memory card immediately after the operations may cause damage to the memory card caused by the inher...

Page 32: ...is recommended to format the memory card in the digital device If you format the memory card in the computer you may have to format the memory card in other digital device again to use the memory card in the digital device To format Memory Stick Pro You cannot format Memory Stick Pro using Windows XP or Memory Stick Formatter Format it in other digital devices To use a Memory Stick Duo Insert a Me...

Page 33: ...puter 1 Insert a CF card into the CF card slot at the side of the system 2 If you insert a CF card the Removable Disk window appears and you can use the CF card To remove a CF card Close the Removable Disk window and pull the CF card holding the lower side of the card Since using your nails to pull the card may cause injury to your nails please use your fingers to pull the card CF Card Slot ...

Page 34: ...s automatically launched when you start your computer 2 Samsung Smart Screen appears When you run the program for the first time water drop image is displayed 3 To move an icon click a water drop to open it then drag an icon to another water drop To return to Windows desktop Right click on Samsung Smart Screen and click Windows desktop Windows desktop is displayed To return to Samsung Smart Screen...

Page 35: ... the desktop Or select Start All Programs Samsung Samsung Theme Samsung Theme Samsung Theme Switches to Samsung Theme desktop logon screen and sound effects on booting Windows XP Theme Switches to the Windows XP default Theme Back Restores the theme to its previous status Close button Help button Move the mouse pointer over Samsung Theme item then the Samsung Theme will be displayed below ...

Page 36: ...n internet service provider ISP for instructions on how to connect to and disconnect from the Internet 1 Connect a telephone line to the computer s modem port 2 Connect to the Internet according to the instructions provided by your ISP If the Internet connection is not disconnected properly additional telephone charges may be imposed ...

Page 37: ...LAN cable to the computer s LAN port 2 Click Start Control Panel 3 Click Network and Internet Connections in the Control Panel window 4 Click Network Connections in the Network and Internet Connections window 5 Right click the Local Area Connection icon and click Properties ...

Page 38: ...ain DNS server address automatically Click OK To use a static IP On the General tab select Use the following IP address and fill in the IP address Subnet mask Default gateway Preferred DNS server and Alternative DNS server fields Click OK To use both DHCP and static IP simultaneously On the Alternate Configuration tab click User configured and fill in the fields Click OK ...

Page 39: ...ace and the network settings will be automatically changed accordingly You can easily find out your current IP To configure network setting 1 Connect LAN cable to the computer s LAN port 2 Double click Samsung Network Manager icon on the desktop Or click Start All Programs Samsung Network Manager Samsung Network Manager 3 When you are using DHCP available IP s are displayed in the status dialog bo...

Page 40: ... using DHCP select DHCP check box and click Save If you are using a static IP clear DHCP check box enter appropriate network setting and click Save Ask ISP or network administrator for IP address To change network places You can change network places as below 1 Connect LAN cable to the computer s LAN port and double click Samsung Network Manager icon on the desktop If you used static IP in previou...

Page 41: ...want to change the location setting dialog box click Ok 4 When the network place is changed corresponding place icon is displayed in color and full dialog box appears In the right area of full dialog box network setting is displayed 5 Click Close to close the dialog box Example changing to Office ...

Page 42: ...ice hereafter referred to as a 11a g card A wireless LAN interface is an optional device that you can select when you purchase this product You can connect to the Internet over a wireless connection when your computer has a wireless LAN WLAN device To view the installed wireless LAN card click Start Control Panel Performance and Maintenance System Hardware tab Device Manager The images actually di...

Page 43: ...have wireless LAN modules For details see Connecting to computer to computer networks peer to peer or ad hoc on page 45 Connecting to an Access Point AP This section describes how to connect to an AP You can use the network when you are connected to an AP The connection setup is described for a computer running on Windows XP Service Pack 2 If you are using the Windows 2000 system refer to p 51 For...

Page 44: ...hen a network key is not defined for a selected AP click on Link to display the warning message box Then click Connect again in the box Now when Connected in AP is displayed and you can access the network Checking the connection status Move the mouse pointer over the Wireless Network Connection icon on the taskbar and the connection status is displayed ...

Page 45: ...ther computer connected to the Internet Refer to p 64 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 The connection setup is described for computers running Windows XP Service Pack 2 If you are using the Windows 2000 system refer to p 51 Step 1 Setting up a computer to compu...

Page 46: ...eferred Networks 3 On the Wireless Network tab click Advanced 4 Clear Automatically connect to non default network check box if it is selected Select Computer to computer ad hoc networks only and click Close 5 In the Wireless Networks tab click Add ...

Page 47: ...ion 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 or 13 alphanumeric characters e g magic or of 10 or 26 hexadecimal numbers a hexadecimal number is represented by numbers 0 to 9 or letters a to f ...

Page 48: ...samsung is in the Preferred networks item and click OK Now your wireless network setup has been completed Step 2 Connecting to the configured computer 1 Right click on the Wireless Network Connection icon on the taskbar and select View Available Wireless Networks ...

Page 49: ...nd click Connect 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 45 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 ...

Page 50: ...50 Users Manual Checking the connection status Move the mouse pointer over the Wireless Network Connection icon on the taskbar and the connection status is displayed ...

Page 51: ...ration program Step 1 Installing the wireless LAN configuration program PROSet You can install the wireless LAN client administrator program following the instruction displayed automatically when you insert the system software CD Insert the system software CD into the CD ROM drive and install the wireless LAN configuration program Step 2 Using the wireless LAN configuration program PROSet Double c...

Page 52: ...e Search Security Settings window the wireless network security search message will appear Click Next 5 Enter the network authentication data encryption WEP encryption level key index and wireless security password configured for the target access point or computer to computer network in the Security Settings window and click Next The network authentication data encryption WEP key index and passwo...

Page 53: ...ate a new computer to computer Ad Hoc network or to connect to a hidden access point Stealth Closed Mode refer to the following procedures A hidden access point is an access point that exists but is configured not to be detected by the scan operation to prevent access attempts from unauthorized users 1 In Profiles click on Add 2 Enter Profile Name and Network name SSID select Operating Mode then c...

Page 54: ...ing a computer to computer network connection profile For more information on security settings refer to the security settings in Connecting to AP or Help When you are creating a computer to computer network connection profile the network authentication setting is disabled 4 When a profile creation is completed the new created profile appears in the profiles list Select corresponding profile and c...

Page 55: ...onfiguration program PROSet You can install the wireless LAN client administrator program following the instruction displayed automatically when you insert the system software CD Insert the system software CD into the CD ROM drive and install the wireless LAN configuration program To disable the Intel Configuration Service window afterward After installing the wireless LAN configuration program se...

Page 56: ...th configured security settings 3 Select Yes create a profile for this Network and click OK 4 Enter Profile Name and click Next 5 Enter the network authentication data encryption WEP key index and password configured for the target access point or computer to computer network in the Security Settings window and click Finish The network authentication data encryption WEP key index and password of a...

Page 57: ...onnection icon appears in front of the name of the connected profile To create a computer to computer Ad Hoc network To create a new computer to computer Ad Hoc network or to connect to a hidden access point Stealth Closed Mode refer to the following procedures A hidden access point is an access point that exists but is configured not to be detected by the scan operation to prevent access attempts...

Page 58: ...y purposes when creating a computer to computer network connection profile For more information on security settings refer to the security settings in Connecting to AP or Help When you are creating a computer to computer network connection profile the network authentication setting is disabled 4 When a profile creation is completed the new created profile appears in the profiles list in the Networ...

Page 59: ... wireless network connections For details see Connecting Through a Wired LAN on page 37 and see Connecting Through a Wireless LAN Option on page 42 Sharing files or folders This section describes how to share files and folders between computers connected to the network To share files complete the following procedures Step 1 Configuring the sharing of files and folders on a computer Step 2 Accessin...

Page 60: ...p Wizard This screen does not appear if Internet Sharing Network Wizard has been installed in the computer to computer wireless network environment 3 Select Just enable file sharing and click OK 4 In the Network sharing and security field select Share this folder on the network enter the share name and click OK Be cautious when selecting Allow network users to change my files since other network u...

Page 61: ...s the shared file If your computer is a member of another workgroup 1 Click Other Places Microsoft Windows Network 2 Click the desired workgroup 3 Click the desired computer to display the shared files or folders Sharing Printers This section describes how to share a printer between computers connected to a network To share a printer complete the following procedures Step 1 Configure printer shari...

Page 62: ... name for the shared printer and click OK 4 In the Printers and Faxes window you will find the printer icon has been changed to another icon on a hand Step 2 Adding and Using a Shared Printer 1 From a different computer that wants to use the shared printer click Start Printers and Faxes 2 Click Add a printer 3 In the Add Printer Wizard click Next 4 Select A network printer or a printer attached to...

Page 63: ...le 7 Read the warning about a shared printer and click Yes to install the shared printer 8 Select Yes for Do you want to use this printer as a default printer and click Next 9 Click Finish 10 When the printer sharing configuration has been completed the shared printer appears in the Printers and Faxes window Now you can print using the shared printer even if your computer is not directly connected...

Page 64: ...ternet external network The description for Sharing Internet access is for the operating system Windows XP Service Pack 2 To share an Internet connection complete the following procedures Step 1 Configuring a Internet connection sharing from the computer connected to the Internet Step 2 After completing the shared Internet connection configuration check that the other computers can access the Inte...

Page 65: ...ction sharing configuration has been completed the network icon in the Network Connections window is displayed as follows Click Start Control Panel Network and Internet Connections Network Connections A computer connected to the Internet A computer sharing the remote Internet connection other computer If the icon does not appear after a long time restart the computer Computers on the network can a...

Page 66: ...mpting you to run the program You may also want to run System Setup particularly the first time you use your computer to set the time and date use security or power management features or alter the settings of other features BIOS Caution If you are not familiar with BIOS setup and what the parameters mean seek help from a person who is knowledgeable Incorrect settings may cause your system to malf...

Page 67: ...tures including passwords Boot Specifies the order of boot devices and configures boot features Exit Specifies how to exit System Setup Navigation Key Function F1 Displays the General Help window Esc Exits the current menu or Moves the cursor up and down between fields or Selects different menus Pressing the Esc key at the Main menu brings you to the Exit menu F5 Scrolls backwards through the opti...

Page 68: ...first booting device when the CD ROM drive is configured as the first booting device by default 1 Select the Boot menu in System Setup 2 Press Enter on Boot Device Priority item 3 Use key to move to the Hard Drive item and press F6 until it is at the very top 4 Press F10 to save the changed configuration and exit System Setup Now you can boot the system with the hard disk drive as the first bootin...

Page 69: ...ter 3 Enter a password press Enter re enter the password for confirmation and press Enter again 4 When a message confirming the password configuration appears in the Setup Notice window press Enter Setting the User Password You can configure user passwords so that other users can use the system Before configuring a user password a supervisor password must have been configured Users can start the s...

Page 70: ...ord on boot option to Enabled From now on system booting will not proceed without the password Deactivating the Password 1 On the password to delete press Enter e g supervisor password 2 Enter the current configured password and press Enter 3 Leave the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password field empty and press Enter to deactivate the password ...

Page 71: ...uality displays more number of colours on your screen 1 Select Start Control Panel Appearance and Themes Change the screen resolution 2 Make changes on the Settings tab of the Display Properties dialog box 3 When you have completed configuration click Apply It is recommended setting the resolution to 1280x768 and the number of colours to Highest 32bit To change the number of colors displayed on a ...

Page 72: ...ter or the docking station 2 Right click on the desktop and select Graphics Options Graphics Properties 3 On the Devices tab select your desired display device and click OK The displayed device list is determined by the currently connected devices Monitor Displays on an external device such as monitor or a projector Notebook Displays on the notebook LCD only Intel R Dual Display Clone Displays the...

Page 73: ...ed You cannot use the Fn F4 shortcut key in the full screen mode DOS prompt To change display devices easily Right click on the desktop and select Graphics Options Output To to change the current display device easily To change the screen resolution and color quality If the screen does not appear clearly please try to change the screen resolution and colour quality In the figure of step 3 select a...

Page 74: ... Power Management Schemes This section discusses the basic schemes of power management when the computer is operating on battery power or using AC power Standby vs Hibernation Hibernation is a state where the contents of memory are stored in a special file on the hard disk and Standby simply keeps a small holding current through the memory to keep the data You are more likely to sustain loss of da...

Page 75: ...our computer turns off and when you power up again everything is restored exactly as you left it including programs and documents you may not have saved or closed Everything in memory gets saved to the HDD and the monitor and hard disk get turned off By default the power scheme is configured to SAMSUNG mode SAMSUNG mode extends the battery life and optimizes the Intel Speedstep function Since the ...

Page 76: ... for conserving battery power in your notebook computer It also gives you the benefit of getting right back to your work without waiting for the computer to restart Standby turns off your monitor and hard disks placing your entire system in a low power state When you return to your computer restores your desktop exactly as you left it It is recommended that you do not enter standby mode with less ...

Page 77: ...Select the mode Do nothing Ask me what to do Standby Hibernate Shut down assigned to the Power button and or Rest Esc key Also select the action Do nothing Standby Hibernate associated with closing the computer lid The Rest key is assigned to the Fn Esc key combination See Basic Power Management Schemes on page 74 for a better understanding of Standby and Hibernate modes 5 Click OK to set your pow...

Page 78: ...d operate and store the battery at room temperature Ejecting and Attaching Battery 1 Shutdown the system and close LCD 2 Put the computer upside down on a flat surface 3 First slide the right battery latch in the direction of open slide the left battery latch in the direction of open and remove the battery 4 To install the battery again insert the battery into the battery compartment of the system...

Page 79: ...the current remaining battery charge are displayed at the top left of the screen To view on the battery Click the PUSH button on the battery The remaining battery charge will be displayed To view through the Control Panel Select Start Control Panel Performance and Maintenance Power Option Power Measure tab Then you can view the current power source and the current remaining battery charge Push but...

Page 80: ...ation Calibrating your battery once a month is one of the recommended methods of increasing your computer s battery life To calibrate the battery complete the following steps Calibration Notes You should start the battery calibration process with a fully charged battery battery status LED is green The power meter may not show 100 Before you commence the battery calibration process you should fully...

Page 81: ...ely The shape and methods of use may differ depending on the manufacturer Please refer to the manual provided with the security lock for proper use 1 Connect a security lock cable to a fixed object 2 While holding the security lock port lever to the left connect the cable to the security lock port Any damage to the machine caused by using a locking security device is not covered under warranty ...

Page 82: ...nts and remove any accumulated dust on the outside Avoid using or storing the computer in extremely hot or cold areas such as a car on a hot day Keep the computer away from heaters and out of direct sunlight Exposure to excessive heat may damage computer components If you have left your computer in a hot place let it cool down slowly to room temperature with the LCD panel open before using it Do n...

Page 83: ...your computer turn off your computer unplug it immediately and do the following If you spill liquid on the keyboard drain as much of the liquid from the keyboard as possible Be careful not to let the liquid drip onto the LCD panel Allow the system to dry for several days before trying to use it If you spill liquid on an external keyboard or keypad unplug it and drain as much of the liquid as possi...

Page 84: ... Computer for Long Periods If you will not be using the computer for a long period of time a month or more you should discharge the battery completely then remove the battery from the computer This extends the life of the battery ...

Page 85: ...oceed as follows Click Start All Programs Norton AntiVirus Norton AntiVirus 2003 Windows Help and Support Run Windows Help and Support to find problem that may be affecting your computer To run Windows Help and Support proceed as follows Click Start Help and Support Frequently Asked Questions To view FAQ s on your computer please visit www samsungpc com Reinstalling Software If for some reason you...

Page 86: ...e Power Saving Mode is configured into the Power button press and hold for more than 4 seconds to shut the system off When the system is turned on after such manual shutdown Scandisk will run to check errors in the system Q2 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 and Task in ...

Page 87: ...ollowing cases resolution change display device change removal of AC adapter system restart and the implementation or termination of stand by mode or maximum power saving mode This happens while the system is detecting display devices connected to the system During the detection operation the connected display devices may blink or some noise may occur If you continually view an afterimage on the s...

Page 88: ...hpad button on the desktop and click Refresh When the icons disappear press Fn F4 or Ctrl Alt F3 to change the display setting Q10 When I played DVD MPEG AVI in Windows 2000 the screen is not displayed properly A1 When you play DVD MPEG AVI in Windows 2000 while the display setting is in Extended Desktop mode the operation may be abnormal due to the limitations of the operating system Press Fn F4 ...

Page 89: ...dem again after restarting the system or reinstalling the driver You have to exit all programs using modem in the advance of diagnostics of the modem A3 Although I can make a connection with the modem I cannot hear the dial tone and modem connection sound In this case check the following list 1 Click Start All Programs Accessories Entertainment Volume Control 2 Clear the Mute check box in the Tele...

Page 90: ...to connect via the modem due to an incorrect modem configuration 1 Click Start Control Panel Network and Internet Connections 2 Under See Also click Phone and Modem Options 3 In the Dialing Rules tab click Edit 4 In the General tab in the Edit Location window select the current country from the Country region radio box specify the Area code and click OK A2 Because the shape of the telephone plug m...

Page 91: ...d click Properties 5 In the Power Management tab of the Modem Properties window select the With this device exit the computer from stand by mode item and then click OK The above setting enables the modem to turn on the system and receive a fax when in power saving mode ...

Page 92: ...elect Allow this device to bring the computer out of standby then click OK Restart the system If the system in rest mode is activated when there is no received signal use the system after disabling Wake On LAN function Connecting wired LAN while using wireless LAN may not execute Wake On LAN function Configure wireless LAN to Disable to use Wake On LAN function Q2 When I connected 100Mbps wired LA...

Page 93: ...ormance and Maintenance System Hardware tab Device Manager Network adapters Wireless LAN adapter If there is a yellow exclamation mark please reinstall the device driver with the system software CD A4 Referring to A2 of Q3 Check that the network bridge configuration is correct Q2 The signal strength is excellent but I cannot connect to the network Even if the signal strength is excellent the netwo...

Page 94: ...owing If the wireless LAN function is off turn it on For Windows XP verify that the wireless network connection has been set to Enable in Start Control Panel Network Connections If there is a Wireless LAN On Off button check if the wireless LAN button is pressed A2 Verify whether the same network key encryption key has been entered in both the AP and the computer The network key is an encryption k...

Page 95: ...hannels further apart from each other Ex Ch1 Ch5 Ch9 Ch13 When an AP s SSID Service Set ID option is set to Hide you cannot search for that AP on the computer We recommend canceling the Hide option for an AP The SSID is a name for distinguishing one wireless LAN from another wireless LAN It is recommended using Long Preamble Preamble is a signal for data transmission synchronization Short Preamble...

Page 96: ...ure that Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings is selected This may happen when a third party wireless network setup program e g PROSet other than Windows XP default program is installed For setting up a wireless network using the Windows XP program this option should be selected Q6 When connecting to a computer to computer Ad Hoc network I cannot connect to another computer connec...

Page 97: ...e wired network in turn with the same IP address you have to Disable whichever network device will not be using in the network connection of the Control Panel Q10 The wireless LAN does not work properly when there is a device operating on an adjacent frequency in the vicinity of the product A1 Channel interference may occur when a wireless video transceiver or a microwave oven is being used If you...

Page 98: ...d In the Wireless Networks tab select an AP in the Available Networks field and click Configure and select Network Authentication Shared Mode If you are using Windows 2000 check that the network authentication mode is configured to Share in the security settings of the wireless LAN program PROSet For more network authentication procedures ask your AP Access Point administrator Q12 Although I have ...

Page 99: ... desktop and click Graphics Options Panel Fit Enable A2 Change the display setting to extended desktop mode before executing a game 1 Press touchpad right button on the desktop 2 Click Graphic Options Graphic Properties Devices tab 3 Select Notebook then select Full Screen check box 4 Click OK Q4 When I pressed Fn F4 keys to convert display devices while playing a 3D game the computer does not ope...

Page 100: ...When I pressed Fn F10 or F11 keys while playing a game the computer does not operate properly A Do not press Fn F10 or F11 keys while playing a game since it may cause a system error Q8 When I played The Sims House Party game in Dual Display Clone mode a mouse afterimage is displayed A1 Press Fn F4 to change the display setting to Dual Display mode then play the game A2 If above method does not so...

Page 101: ...security settings for 2 In the Privacy tab of Internet Properties click on Settings from Block pop ups 3 Enter a URL to want to allow pop ups into Address of Web site to allow and click on Add 4 You will find that the entered address is added to the allowed sites list The next time you connect to the Web site you will see pop ups appearing When you need to re block a permitted site select the Web ...

Page 102: ...indows Firewall If you want to add a program to Programs and Services click on Add Program and select it A2 Set up Windows Automatic Updates This automatically downloads and installs critical updates via the Internet to keep your computer up to date 1 Click on Automatic Updates in Start Control Panel Security Center Manage security settings for 2 From general tab of Automatic Updates window select...

Page 103: ... anti virus program that your computer is able to identify Check the following programs which Windows can detect and select one from the list A list of anti virus programs that Windows can detect Symantec Norton Anti Virus NetworkAssociates McAfee TrendMicro ComputerAssociates Panda Kaspersky Ahnlabs AhnLab The list is subject to change Visit the Web site www microsoft com regularly to check the l...

Page 104: ...files such as the registry A problem occurs after installing a new program Creating a Restore Point Restore points are created at predetermined times and at times of significant system events such as when a program or a driver is installed You can also decide when to create your own restore points There has to more than 200MB of free space on the hard disk drive If the disk space is insufficient a...

Page 105: ...performing system recovery 3 In the Restore point description box type a name to identify the restore point and than click Create A restore point has been created Returning your computer to an earlier restore point The procedures to return your computer to an earlier restore point when a problem has occurred are described below 1 Click Start All Programs Accessories System Tools System Restore ...

Page 106: ...desired restore date from the calendar restoration and select the desired restore point from the list and then click Next The date of the restore point is displayed in bold font 4 Confirm the selected restore point and click Next System Restore shuts down Windows and starts the restoration processes ...

Page 107: ...ribed below 1 Click Start All Programs Accessories System Tools System Restore 2 Select Undo my last restoration and then click Next 3 Confirm the restoration information to undo and than click Next System Restore shuts down Windows and starts undoing the restoration 4 After the undo restoration is complete Windows restarts In the Undo the last restoration completed dialog click OK Your computer h...

Page 108: ... CD Insert the system software CD into the CD ROM drive The initial screen appears automatically Standard Installation This displays a list of drivers or programs that are not currently installed on your computer from the system software CD provided All necessary components are installed using the factory defaults Minimum Installation This displays the components driver Windows programs etc that i...

Page 109: ... display the drivers and programs that need to be installed 3 Click OK The drivers and programs are automatically installed as factory defaults The components of Standard Installation can vary depending on the model In figure 3 to add components to the installation click Cancel and select the component s that you want to install and then click on Install Now 4 When done restart the system ...

Page 110: ...einstalling Window may delete the data on the hard disk drive such as files programs etc In order to minimize damage from data loss please remember to always back up data Samsung Electronics is not liable in the case of data loss please consult your warranty statement for clarification When you have set a booting password You are asked to enter your booting password after restarting the system dur...

Page 111: ...o be reinstalled 4 After the system has restarted the message Press any key to boot from CD appears Do not press any key at this time After a while the partition configuration screen appears To not change the partition press Enter What is partition configuration Partition configuration is a function that devides the hard disk drive into one or several partitions Note that changing the partition de...

Page 112: ...password appears Enter the computer name and the administrator password and click Next 9 When the Date and Time Settings window appears click Next Setup will continue 10 When the system restarts to display Press 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 dri...

Page 113: ...urrent file system press Enter 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 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 m...

Page 114: ... DVD Multi drive Optional Graphics Intel Integrated GFX 2 Memory 64MB 1280 x 768 pixels Wide XGA Sound AC97 Audio CODEC AD1981B support S PDIF Network Interface Modem AMBIT MDC modem Wired LAN 10 100 Base T Ethernet Wireless LAN 802 11b 802 11b g or 802 11a b g Optional Memory Card Slot Memory Stick SD Secure Digital Memory Card and MMC Multi Media Card Supported Maximum 128 MB CF Card Slot One Ty...

Page 115: ... Access Point Item Detailed Specifications Physical Specifications Dimensions Width X Height 59 75 X 44 45 mm operation temperature and humidity Same as system operation Temperature 0 C 70 C Humidity less than 85 Power Specification Power Saving Mode 135 mW Receiving Mode 0 85W Transmission Mode 1 45W Power 3 3V Network Specifications Compatibility IEEE 802 11b IEEE 802 11g Operating System Micros...

Page 116: ...r PROSet may be required depending on the network settings For driver update visit www samsung com and for information on the PROSet installation refer to Wireless Network Setup Using the Wireless LAN Setup Program for an 11a g and 11g card p51 For more information ask your network administrator Item Detailed Specifications Physical Specifications Dimensions Width X Height 59 75 X 44 45 mm operati...

Page 117: ... LAN differs from country to country In France however use only 4 channels channel 10 11 12 13 when using wireless networks Standard IEEE 802 11a g Regulation ETSI 300 328 CE Marked Channel Allocation Channel 10 2457 MHz Channel 11 2462 MHz Channel 12 2467 MHz Channel 13 2472 MHz RF Band 2 4GHz 5 725 5 825GHz Support Channels 1 13 channel 149 161 channel See Regulatory Notice for Channel Use in Fr...

Page 118: ...o Specifications The transmission rate may differ from the actual transmission rate Item Detailed Specifications Physical Specifications Dimensions Width X Height 59 75 X 44 45 mm operation temperature and humidity Same as system operation Temperature 0 C 70 C Humidity less than 85 Power Specification Power Saving Mode 135 mW Receiving Mode 1 0 W Transmission Mode 1 6 W Power 3 3V Network Specific...

Page 119: ...e used for wireless LAN differs from country to country In France however use only 4 channels channel 10 11 12 13 when using wireless networks Standard IEEE 802 11b Regulation ETSI 300 328 CE Marked Channel Allocation Channel 10 2457 MHz Channel 11 2462 MHz Channel 12 2467 MHz Channel 13 2472 MHz ...

Page 120: ...utput system C Centigrade CD Compact disc CD ROM Compact disc read only memory cm Centimeters COM Communication as in communication port CMOS Complementary metal oxide semiconductor DC Direct current DMA Direct memory access DPMS Display power management signaling DRAM Dynamic random access memory DSTN Double layer super twist nematic ECP Extended capabilities port EPP Enhanced parallel port g gra...

Page 121: ...oprocessor unit ms Millisecond PDF Portable document format PC Personal computer PCI Peripheral component interconnect PCMCIA Personal Computer Memory Card International Association POST Power on self test PNP Plug and play PS 2 Personal System 2 RAM Random access memory ROM Read only memory SVGA Super video graphics array TFT Thin film transistor USB Universal serial bus V Volt VAC Voltage altern...

Page 122: ...rd disk The BIOS on your computer is flash BIOS which means that it has been recorded on a flash memory chip that can be updated if needed Boot To start your computer A cold boot resets the entire computer and runs through all computer self tests A warm boot clears out computer memory only Boot disk A disk containing operating system programs required to start your computer A boot disk can be a fl...

Page 123: ...ms and application programs can directly access this memory without using memory management software Disk The device used by the computer to store and retrieve information Disk can refer to a floppy disk hard disk or RAM disk Disk cache A software device that accumulates copies of recently used disk sectors in RAM The application program can then read these copies without accessing the disk This i...

Page 124: ...ce uses to signal the microprocessor when the device needs the microprocessor s services The number of IRQs is limited by industry standards LCD liquid crystal display The LCD screen on your computer differs from the display screen of a desktop monitor Most desktop monitors use CRT cathode ray tube displays which work by moving an electron beam across phosphor dots on the back of the screen The ph...

Page 125: ...ncluding conventional and extended memory You can write to and read from RAM Information stored in RAM is temporary and is erased when the system is turned off Refresh rate The refresh rate is the rate at which the image on the LCD screen is rewritten to the screen A fast refresh rate helps keep the image from flickering Resolution The resolution is the sharpness or clarity of the image on your LC...

Page 126: ...cation in ROM to RAM The BIOS can be executed much faster in RAM than in ROM The BIOS remains in shadow RAM until you turn off the computer TFT thin film transistor LCD A TFT LCD uses a separate transistor circuit to control each pixel This technology provides the best resolution for an LCD screen A TFT LCD is also sometimes called an active matrix LCD ...

Page 127: ...nces in menus screens and operations you need to refer to this Guide if your notebook s operating system is Windows 2000 Registering Windows 2000 The procedure for registering your Windows presented in the Installation Guide is explained based on Windows XP However because registration procedure for Windows 2000 is similar you can proceed the registration by following the direction displayed on th...

Page 128: ... your CD drive The associated application program will start automatically and playback the audio or video files If your video CD is not played back automatically locate and run the video file for example DAT file to playback on your video CD Writing Data to CD Applicable to the model equipping with CD RW Descriptions in p25 p 25 section are applicable only to Windows XP For using CD RW drive on W...