Samsung NP-350U2Z, User Manual

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Page 3: ...ter 51 Turn on the computer 52 Using Sleep Mode 53 Chapter 2 Using the computer Keyboard 56 Touchpad 58 CD Drive ODD Optional 59 Connecting the CD Drive 59 Inserting and Ejecting a CD 60 Multi Card Slot Optional 61 Adjusting the Volume 63 Chapter 3 Settings and Upgrade LCD Brightness Control 66 BIOS Setup 67 Entering the BIOS Setup 67 The BIOS Setup Screen 68 Setting a Boot Password 70 Changing th...

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Page 5: ...e 22 Important Safety Information 25 Replacement Parts and Accessories 27 Regulatory Compliance Statements 29 Weee symbol information 44 Basic Items 45 Overview 46 Front View 46 Status Indicators 47 Right View 48 Left View 49 Bottom View 50 Turn on the computer 51 Connect the AC adapter 51 Turn on the computer 52 Using Sleep Mode 53 ...

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

Page 7: ...aution Content included in this section includes information required about the function Note Content included in this section includes helpful information to use the function Copyright Samsung Electronics Co Ltd 2011 Samsung Electronics Co Ltd owns the copyright of this manual No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic or mechanical without the ...

Page 8: ...ifference in capacity calculation E g For a 80GB HDD Windows represents the capacity as 74 5GB 80x1 000x1 000x1 000 byte 1 024x1 024x1 024 byte 74 505GB In addition the capacity representation in Windows may be even smaller because 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 less than...

Page 9: ...es the risk that a malfunction or damage to the product will occur Avoid exposing any part of your body to the heat from the computer vent or AC adapter for a long time when the computer is on Exposing a part of your body close to the heat from the vent or AC adapter for long periods of time may cause a burn Avoid blocking the vent at the bottom or side of the computer when using it on a bed or cu...

Page 10: ...r loose main plug or power cord or power outlet There is a danger of electric shock or fire hazard Plug the power cord firmly into the power outlet and AC adapter Failing to do so may cause fire hazard Do not unplug the power cord out by pulling the cable only If the cord is damaged it may cause electric shock Do not bend the power cord excessively or do not place a heavy object over the power cor...

Page 11: ...e product Using another adapter may cause the screen to flicker AC Adapter Usage Precautions If water or a foreign substance enters the power jack adapter or computer immediately separate the power cord and battery and call the service center Damage to the device within the computer may cause electric shock or fire hazard Keep the power cord or outlet clean so that they are not covered with dust F...

Page 12: ...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 these environments If the vents are blocked the computer may overheat and it may cause a computer problem or even an explosion Do not use the computer in a humid location such as a bathroom or sauna Please use the computer within the recommended temperatu...

Page 13: ...me Never heat the product or battery or put the product or battery into a fire Do not put or use the product or battery in a hot location such as a sauna inside a vehicle exposed to the heat and so on There is a danger of an explosion or fire Take care not to allow metal objects such as a key or clip to touch the battery terminal metal parts If a metal object touches the battery terminals it may c...

Page 14: ...th built in batteries customers cannot remove the battery In the case of flooding lightning or explosions you can cut the battery power by inserting an object such as a paper clip into the Emergency Hole at the bottom of the computer Disconnect the AC adapter and insert an object such as a paper clip into the hole at the bottom of the computer to cut the battery power In the case of flooding light...

Page 15: ... electric shock When removing the RTC Real Time Clock battery keep it out of the reach of children as they could touch and or swallow it There is a danger of choking If a child has swallowed it contact a doctor immediately Upgrade Related Do not place any container filled with water or chemicals over or near the computer If water or chemicals enter the computer this may cause fire or electric shoc...

Page 16: ...uter and disconnect all cables before disassembling the computer If there is a modem disconnect the phone line If your notebook is external removable battery type remove the external battery Failing to do so may cause electric shock Custody and Movement Related Follow the instructions for the relevant location e g airplane hospital etc when using a wireless communication device wireless LAN Blueto...

Page 17: ...rrent and a high temperature and may damage the battery or cause a fire Charge the battery according to the instructions in the manual Failing to do so may cause an explosion or fire from damage to the product Do not heat the product or battery or expose it to heat e g inside a vehicle during the summer There is a danger of explosion or fire Do not block the ports holes vents etc of the product an...

Page 18: ...ook computer is turned off The temperature may rise and it may cause overheating and deformation of the product Do not press the Eject Button while the Floppy Disk CD ROM drive is in operation You might lose data and the disk might be suddenly ejected and could cause an injury Take care not to drop the product while using it This may cause personal injury or loss of data Do not touch the antenna w...

Page 19: ...Emergency disk eject method using paperclip should not be used while the disk is in motion Make sure to use the emergency disk eject method only when the Optical Disk Drive is stopped There is a danger of injury Do not place your face close 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 d...

Page 20: ...s operating The data may be lost and irrecoverable due to a computer virus infection The data may be lost if the power is turned off while running a program Sudden impact or movement to the computer while the hard disk drive is operating may cause files to be corrupted or bad sectors on the hard disk To prevent data loss due to damage to the hard disk drive please backup your data frequently When ...

Page 21: ... the power plug When using the auto adapter When the cigar socket is provided you have to use the auto adapter optional Insert the cigar plug of the auto adapter into the cigar socket and connect the DC plug of the auto adapter to the power input port of the computer When using the Airplane Charging Converter Depending on the airplane you have to use the auto adapter and charging converter Connect...

Page 22: ...just the heights of desks and chairs appropriate to your height The heights are to be adjusted so that your arm forms a right angle when you place your hand over the keyboard while sitting down on a chair Adjust the height of chair so that your heel is comfortably placed on the floor Do not use the computer while you are lying down but only while you are sitting down Do not use the computer on you...

Page 23: ...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 24: ...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 25: ...rical 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 adequate space at least 6 inches 15 cm around the system for ven...

Page 26: ...ified personnel if The power cord or plug is damaged Liquid has been spilled into the system The system does not operate properly when the operating instructions are followed The system was dropped or the casing is damaged The system performance changes The Instruction On Safety Operation of NotePC z When installing and operating devices please refer to safety requirements in the user guide x Devi...

Page 27: ...HS Radiation Performance Standard Should the unit ever need servicing contact an authorized service location Laser Safety Note Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified in this manual may result in hazardous radiation exposure To prevent exposure to laser beams do not try to open the enclosure of a CD or DVD drive Class 1M laser radiation when operating...

Page 28: ...puter For more information on power cord set requirements contact your authorized dealer reseller or service provider General Requirements The requirements listed below are applicable to all countries All power cord sets must be approved by an acceptable accredited agency responsible for evaluation in the country where the power cord set will be used The power cord set must have a minimum current ...

Page 29: ...ents Wireless devices are closely regulated and use may not be allowed The RF field strength of the wireless device or devices that may be embedded in your notebook are well below all international RF exposure limits as known at this time Because the wireless devices which may be embedded into your notebook emit less energy than is allowed in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations ma...

Page 30: ...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 31: ... in hospitals is restricted to the limits set forth by each hospital Explosive Device Proximity Warning Do not operate a portable transmitter such as a wireless network device near unshielded blasting caps or in an explosive environment unless the device has been modified to be qualified for such use Use On Aircraft Caution Regulations of the FCC and FAA prohibit airborne operation of radio freque...

Page 32: ...h 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 dealer or an experienced r...

Page 33: ... 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 may be embedded in your notebook is well below the RF exposure limits as set by the FCC This transmitter must not be collocated or operate in conjunction with any other anten...

Page 34: ...u believe it is necessary The telephone company may make changes in its facilities equipment operations or procedures that could affect the operation of the equipment If this happens the telephone company will provide advanced notice in order for you to make necessary modifications to maintain uninterrupted service If trouble is experienced with this equipment Modem for repair or warranty informat...

Page 35: ...vent radio interference to the licensed service this device is intended to be operated indoors and away from windows to provide maximum shielding Equipment or its transmit antenna that is installed outdoors is subject to licensing Pour empecher que cet appareil cause du brouillage au service faisant l objet d une licence il doit etre utilize a l interieur et devrait etre place loin des fenetres af...

Page 36: ...5 à 5 35 GHz et de 5 725 à 5 85 GHz dans un fonctionnement point à point As a general guideline a separation of 20 cm 8 inches between the wireless device and the body for use of a wireless device near the body this does not include extremities is typical This device should be used more than 20 cm 8 inches from the body when wireless devices are on Comme norme générale une séparation de 20 cm entr...

Page 37: ...né des fenêtres pour fournir une protection maximum Un équipement ou son antenne de transmission qui est installé à l extérieur est sujet à une autorisation Wireless devices are not user serviceable Do not modify them in any way Modification to a wireless device will void the authorization to use it Contact manufacturer for service Les dispositifs sans fil ne peuvent pas être réparés par l utilisa...

Page 38: ...tions 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 internal metallic water pipe system if present are connected together This precaution may be particularly impor...

Page 39: ... the Warranty or contact the retailer where you purchased your product European Radio Approval Information for products fitted with EU approved radio devices This Product is a Notebook computer low power Radio LAN type devices radio frequency RF wireless communication devices operating in the 2 4GHz 5GHz band may be present embedded in your notebook system which is intended for home or office use ...

Page 40: ... declara que el Notebook PC cumple con los requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 1999 5 CE Ελληνική Greek ΜΕ ΤΗΝ ΠΑΡΟΥΣΑ Samsung ΔΗΛΩΝΕΙ ΟΤΙ Notebook PC ΣΥΜΜΟΡΦΩΝΕΤΑΙ ΠΡΟΣ ΤΙΣ ΟΥΣΙΩΔΕΙΣ ΑΠΑΙΤΗΣΕΙΣ ΚΑΙ ΤΙΣ ΛΟΙΠΕΣ ΣΧΕΤΙΚΕΣ ΔΙΑΤΑΞΕΙΣ ΤΗΣ ΟΔΗΓΙΑΣ 1999 5 ΕΚ Français French Par la présente Samsung déclare que l appareil Notebook PC est conforme a...

Page 41: ...nnish Samsung vakuuttaa täten että Notebook PC tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 1999 5 EY oleellisten vaatimusten ja sitä koskevien direktiivin muiden ehtojen mukainen Svenska Swedish Härmed intygar Samsung att denna Notebook PC står I överensstämmelse med de väsentliga egenskapskrav och övriga relevanta bestämmelser som framgår av direktiv 1999 5 EG Íslenska Icelandic Hér með lýsir Samsung yfir því...

Page 42: ...wever authorization for use is further restricted in particular countries or regions within countries as follows General European standards dictate maximum radiated transmit power of 100 mW effective isotropic radiated power EIRP and the frequency range 2400 2483 5 MHz The low band 5 15 5 35 GHz is for indoor use only Belgium The product may be used outdoors but for outdoor transmissions over a di...

Page 43: ...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 44: ...ed with other commercial wastes for disposal Correct disposal of batteries in this product Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate battery return systems This marking on the battery manual or packaging indicates that the batteries in this product should not be disposed of with other household waste at the end of their working life Where marked the chemical symbo...

Page 45: ...your selection of the optional items Some items may be replaced with similar products and the color of some items may differ from that in this document Power Cable Charge the battery fully when using the computer for the first time Computer AC Adapter VGA Adapter Optional ...

Page 46: ...ake still pictures and record video 2 LCD The screen images are displayed here 3 Power Button Turns the computer on and off 4 Keyboard A device to enter data by pressing the keys 5 Microphone You can use the built in microphone 6 Touchpad Touchpad Buttons The touchpad and touchpad buttons provide functions similar to the mouse ball and buttons 7 Status Indicators Shows the operating status of the ...

Page 47: ...either the HDD or ODD is being accessed 4 Charge Status This shows the power source and the battery charge status Green When the battery is fully charged or the battery is not installed Orange When the battery is being charged Off When the computer is running on battery power without being connected to AC adapter 5 Power This shows the computer operating status On When the computer is operating Bl...

Page 48: ...B Port Optional You can connect USB 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 You can connect a VGA adapter optional 5 Security Slot Optional You can secure the computer by connecting a lock and cable to the Security Slot 1 2 3 4 5 ...

Page 49: ... You can connect an HDMI cable to this port Using this port you can enjoy digital video and audio on the TV 4 USB Port or Chargeable USB Port Optional USB ports to which you can connect USB devices as well as a Chargeable USB port are provided Using a Chargeable USB port you can access or charge a USB device The port can be distinguished by the figure or printed on the port of the product 1 2 3 4 ...

Page 50: ... 1 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 2 Speaker A device used to generate sound ...

Page 51: ...harge the battery fully when using the computer for the first time When using the power cable insert the power cable completely into the AC adapter Some items may be replaced with similar products and the color of some items may differ from that in this document x AC Adapter Power Cable z DC in Jack ...

Page 52: ...l 2 Press the Power button to turn the computer on 3 Power button LED is lit while the computer is turned on Press the key to increase the LCD brightness You can only use this function after installing Windows XP Windows 7 and installing the Samsung Control Center program with the system software media disk z x LED ...

Page 53: ...nables switching the computer to Standby mode in order to minimize power consumption and enables users to use the computer instantly by pressing any key on the mouse or keyboard Using Sleep Mode in Windows 7 Click Start Sleep Using Stand by Mode in Windows XP Click Start Turn Off Computer Stand By ...

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Page 55: ...55 Chapter 2 Using the computer Keyboard 56 Touchpad 58 CD Drive ODD Optional 59 Connecting the CD Drive 59 Inserting and Ejecting a CD 60 Multi Card Slot Optional 61 Adjusting the Volume 63 ...

Page 56: ...ey Fn Name Function Samsung Control Center The Samsung software control program the Samsung Control Center is launched You can only use this function after installing Windows XP Windows 7 and installing the Samsung Control Center program with the system software media disk Screen Brightness Control Controls the screen brightness You can only use this function after installing Windows XP Windows 7 ...

Page 57: ... use this function after installing Windows XP Windows 7 and installing the Samsung Control Center program with the system software media disk Silent Mode Reduces the Fan noise so that users can use the computer without hearing noise You can only use this function after installing Windows XP Windows 7 and installing the Samsung Control Center program with the system software media disk Wireless Ne...

Page 58: ...ject may damage the Touchpad If you touch the Touchpad or press the Touchpad buttons while booting up the Windows boot time may be extended The images used for the illustration are of a representative model therefore the images may differ from the the actual product Touch Area Used to move the cursor Touchpad Left Button You can select or run a program using this button Touchpad Right Button Plays...

Page 59: ...ical disk drive when the CD rotates at a high speed When you clean a CD or DVD title wipe with a soft cloth from inside to outside Do not eject a CD when the CD operating LED is on The images used for the illustration are of a representative model therefore the images may differ from the the actual product Using a CD that is not in the shape of a circle is not recommended Connecting the CD Drive C...

Page 60: ...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 61: ...equirements You can use a multi card just like any data storage device A copyright protection function is not supported Since you can lose a card when moving the computer keep the card separately Before using the slot remove the dummy card from the slot Only models supplied with a dummy card Supported Cards SD Card SDHC card MMC Card SDXC Card The images used for the illustration are of a represen...

Page 62: ...he first time you must format the card before using it Formatting a card deletes all data saved on the card If the card includes data backup the data before formatting it 1 Click Start My computer 2 Right click over a card drive with the touchpad and select Format 3 Click Start to the formatting To use a card to exchange data with a digital device such as a digital camera formatting the data using...

Page 63: ...nstalling Windows XP Windows 7 Adjusting the Volume using the Volume Adjustment Program You can only use it after installing Windows XP Windows 7 The following are the procedures to control the volume in Windows 7 For the Windows XP procedures refer to the following as the procedures are similar Click the Volume icon on the taskbar and slide the volume control bar to adjust the volume Mute Alterna...

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Page 65: ... Entering the BIOS Setup 67 The BIOS Setup Screen 68 Setting a Boot Password 70 Changing the Boot Priority 72 Battery 73 Charging the Battery 74 Measuring the Remaining Battery Charge 74 Extending the Battery Usage Time 74 Using the Security Slot For 350U2Z Models only 76 ...

Page 66: ...ressing the key once LCD bad pixels principle of computer Samsung observes the specifications regarding strict quality and reliability of LCD But in spite of that it is inevitable that there might be a small number of bad pixels A large number of bad pixels can cause problems in appearance but a small number of pixels doesn t affect the computer performance Therefore Samsung observes and manages t...

Page 67: ...nction 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 3 After a moment the BIOS setup screen app...

Page 68: ...t the basic specifications of the computer Advanced Using this menu you can configure the major chipsets and additional functions Security Used to configure security functions including passwords Boot This menu enables you to configure peripherals and booting related settings such as the boot priority Exit Used to exit the Setup either saving the changes or not ...

Page 69: ...s 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 Enter Press to select an item or to enter a sub menu F10 Press to save the changes and exit Setup The keyboard image may differ from the actual keyboard ...

Page 70: ...has been set The supervisor password is required to turn the computer on or to enter the BIOS Setup Setting a User Password Users can start the system with a User Password but cannot access to the system setup options Enter the Supervisor Password to change the system setup Setting a Boot Password When setting a password you have to enter a password to use the computer or enter the BIOS Setup By c...

Page 71: ...ressing 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 Setting Up a Boot Password To setup a boot password the administrator password Set Supervisor Password should be set in advance Set the Password on bo...

Page 72: ...elect the Boot menu in the BIOS Setup 2 Press Enter on the Boot Device Priority item 3 Press the down key to move to the SATA HDD item and press the F6 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 XXXXXXXX PCDNG G RCF 0WO QEM 6QWEJ2CF QWUG PCDNGF PVGTPCN 0 PCDNGF 2 1241 KUCDNGF 5OCTV CVVGT CNKDT...

Page 73: ...efore the images may differ from the the actual product Precautions Users cannot remove or replace the internal battery To remove or replace the battery use an authorized service center in order to protect the product and users You will be charged for this service Use only chargers specified in the User Manual Never heat the battery pack put it near or in a fire or use at a temperature higher than...

Page 74: ...an expendable supply so when using it over a long time the capacity battery life is shortened If the battery life is reduced to under half of its initial time we recommend purchasing a new battery For long periods of not using the battery keep the battery after discharging it This extends the battery life time Extending the Battery Usage Time Decreasing the LCD Brightness Press the keys on the key...

Page 75: ...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 XXXXXXXX PCDNG G RCF 0WO QEM 6QWEJ2CF QWUG PCDNGF PVGTPCN 0 PCDNGF 2 1241 KUCDNGF 5OCTV CVVGT CNKDTCVKQP 4 Highlight Yes in the Battery Calibration Confirmation w...

Page 76: ...by connecting a lock and cable to the Security Slot To use this feature you have to purchase the lock and cable additionally To use the lock and cable refer to the product manual Tie the lock and cable to a fixed object and install the other end of the cable to the security slot ...

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Page 78: ...ent Temperature 5 40 C for storage 10 32 C when operating Humidity 5 90 for storage 20 80 when operating AC DC Rating Optional Input 100 240VAC 50 60Hz Output 19VDC 2 1A 19VDC 3 16A PC Rating Optional 19VDC 2 1A 40W 19VDC 3 16A 60W Optional components may not be provided or different components may be provided depending on the computer model The system specifications are subject to change without ...

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