Samsung NP-X11C, User Manual

Page 1: ...rosoft Corporation Product names mentioned herein are for identification purposes only and may be trademarks and or registered trademarks of their respective companies Macrovision Statement If your computer has a DVD drive and an analog TV Out port the following paragraph applies This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U S patents and...

Page 2: ... be operated only with the type of power source indicated on the rating label Ensure that the electrical outlet you are using to power your equipment is easily accessible in case of fire or short circuit If your computer has a voltage selector switch make sure that the switch is in the proper position for your area Openings in the computer case are provided for ventilation Do not block or cover th...

Page 3: ...from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified 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 1 At installation and operation of devices it is nec...

Page 4: ...s Laser Safety All systems equipped with CD or DVD drives comply with the appropriate safety standards including IEC 825 The laser devices in these components are classified as Class 1 Laser Products under a US Department of Health and Human Services DHHS Radiation Performance Standard Should the unit ever need servicing contact an authorized service location Laser Safety Note Use of controls or a...

Page 5: ...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 voltage rating of 125 or 250 volts AC as required by each country s power system The app...

Page 6: ...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 should be taken to minimize human contact during normal operation As a general guideline a separation of 20 cm 8 inches between the wireless device and ...

Page 7: ...es 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 destination country If your system came equipped with an internal embedded wireless device do not operate the wireless device unless all covers and shields are ...

Page 8: ... integrated antennas should be located at a minimum distance of 20 cm 8 inches or more from the body of all persons High gain wall mount or mast mount antennas are designed to be professionally installed and should be located at a minimum distance of 30 cm 12 inches or more from the body of all persons Please contact your professional installer VAR or antenna manufacturer for proper installation r...

Page 9: ...rmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Written by Daryl L Osden This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential inst...

Page 10: ... 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 may be embedded in your notebook is well below the RF exposure limits as set by the FCC This transm...

Page 11: ... service may be required But if advance notice is not practical the telephone company will notify the customer as soon as possible Also you will be advised of your right to file a complaint with the FCC if you 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 telep...

Page 12: ...e telephone number of the sending machine or such business other entity or individual The telephone number provided may not be any number for which charges exceed local or long distance transmission charges In order to program this information into your fax machine refer to your communications software user manual ...

Page 13: ... 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 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 Industr...

Page 14: ...quipment 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 li...

Page 15: ...lass 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 ETS 300 328 if fitted with a 2 4 GHz band embedded wireless device ETS 301 489 1 if fitted with a 2 4 GHz band embedded wireless device ETS 301 489 17 if fitted with a 2 4 GHz band embedde...

Page 16: ...ireless 2200BG Network Connection 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 ens...

Page 17: ...0 2 4835 GHz for indoor and outdoor use For Reunion Guyane 2 400 2 4835 GHz for indoor use 2 420 2 4835 GHz for outdoor use channels 5 to 13 European Telecommunication Information for products fitted with EU approved modems Marking by the symbol indicates compliance of this equipment to the Radio and Telecom Terminal Equipment Directive 1999 5 EC Such marking is indicative that this equipment meet...

Page 18: ...1 for Pan European single terminal connection to the Public Switched Telephone Network PSTN However due to differences between the individual PSTNs provided in different countries the approval does not of itself give an unconditional assurance of successful operation on every PSTN termination point In the event of problems you should contact manufacturer Technical Support ...

Page 19: ...e harm to the 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...

Page 20: ...e 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 e...

Page 21: ...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 softwar...

Page 22: ...Started Introducing Your Computer Front View Touchpad Touchpad Button p12 Keyboard p8 LCD Panel Speaker L Multi Card Slot Optional p28 Power Button AVS Button p50 Status Indicators p15 Status Indicators p15 LCD Button Speaker R ...

Page 23: ...4 Users Manual Right View Left View CD Drive Optional p23 USB Port 2 0 PC Card Slot p31 Modem Port Optional p58 Fan Vent Microphone Jack Headphone Jack Monitor Port DC Jack LAN Port p59 ...

Page 24: ...moving or disassembling the hard disk drive will void your warranty To replace the hard disk drive please contact your nearest Samsung Service Centre Security Lock Port p111 Battery Battery Latches Memory Compartment p109 HDD Compartment Cover ...

Page 25: ...ect the AC adapter according to the Installation Guide 2 Lift up the LCD while pressing the LCD button 3 Press the power button If the LCD brightness is too dim press the Fn keys and adjust the screen brightness To turn off the computer 1 Click the start button on the taskbar 2 Click Turn Off Computer ...

Page 26: ...g 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 27: ...y Refer to the keyboard figure for the corresponding country Although 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 Embedded Numeric Keypad Screen Brightness and Volume Adjustment Direction Keys Windows Key Function Key Function Special Purpose Keys Application Key United King...

Page 28: ...er with the Fn key enable special func tions Cursor and Screen control keys move the cursor They may perform other func tions depending on your software To clean the computer keyboard use slightly damp cotton swabs Scrub the keys and the surface around the keys Do not allow liquid to drip into the keyboard or you may damage the keyboard Embedded Numeric Keypad Screen Brightness and Volume Adjustme...

Page 29: ...n the embedded numeric keypad The numeric func tions of the keypad are enabled and the Num Lock LED turns on Reading the Status Indicators on page 15 for the location of the Num Lock LED While the numeric functions are enabled you can temporarily return a key to its normal function by pressing the key and the Fn key For example to type the letter m press Fn M this operation displays the letter m T...

Page 30: ... system operating modes by pressing the Hotkey so that you can use the maximum performance save power consumption or minimize noise Silent Low Noise Low Power Consumption Mode Normal Normal Mode Speed Maximum Performance Mode This mode forces the system to allocate system resources at maximum and at priority to currently activated programs to provide the highest performance for users F9 Wireless L...

Page 31: ...ape 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 combi...

Page 32: ...hpad 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 tou...

Page 33: ... touchpad button while starting your system may in crease 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 34: ... change in some applications Hard Disk Drive CD ROM Drive Blinks when the hard disk drive or CD ROM drive is in operation Wireless LAN Turns on when the wireless LAN function is enabled This light does not operate for models without a wireless LAN Battery Turns Light Green when the battery is fully charged or when the battery is not installed Turns amber when the battery is being charged Blinks wh...

Page 35: ... enter Setup 2 In the Boot menu change the Brightness Mode Control option to User Control 3 Save the settings and exit Setup When using the Battery Manager only the screen brightness set in Custom ized Mode is maintained To save the battery charge When your computer is operating on battery power adjusting the LCD bright ness level to dimmer diminishes the battery power consumption Bad pixels in th...

Page 36: ...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 37: ...g stereo speakers To listen to more stereophonic sound click Start All Programs Samsung Sam sung EDS Samsung EDS or double click the EDS icon on the Taskbar and se lect a surround mode from the pop up menu To disable EDS select Enhanced Digital Sound OFF from the pop up menu ...

Page 38: ...pace 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 39: ... 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 Internet R...

Page 40: ... which 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 t...

Page 41: ...use Click Start Help and Support Please refer to help and support centre before calling the Samsung helpline 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 42: ...utton on right side of the CD drive 2 When the tray slides out place a CD onto the tray with the label facing up and push the CD down until it clicks 3 Push the tray in gently until it clicks CD ROM Drive Reads CDs DVD ROM Drive Reads CDs DVDs RW Combo Drive Reads a CD DVD and writes a CD DVD Super Multi Drive Reads CD DVDs and writes data to CD DVDs Supported DVD types include DVD R DVD RW and DV...

Page 43: ...il 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 located next to the eject button and press until the CD tray opens To clean a CD or DVD title Clean the dis...

Page 44: ...g screen appears To view detailed information on how to use Windows Media Player Run Windows Media Player and right click over the Function Taskbar and se lect Help Windows Media Player Help 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 dat fil...

Page 45: ... blank CD or create an audio 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 CD drive window appears 3 Click Start My Computer 4 In My Computer window select files and folders to copy then drag and drop them onto the CD drive window My Computer window 5 Click Write these files to ...

Page 46: ...s and the CD drive win dow 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 To Burn an Audio CD Run Windows Media Player and right click over the Function Taskbar and se lect Help Windows Media Player Help Select Using the Player Using CDs DVDs and VCDs Using CDs Burning your own CDs To burn your own CD ...

Page 47: ...ch as a digital camera A multi card slot is optional and is not provided for some models Restrictions when Using Memory Cards You can use memory cards for storing data only Copyright protection function is not supported To insert and use a memory card You should insert the memory card with the writing on the card facing downwards Inserting wrong side up may cause damage in the memory card and the ...

Page 48: ...ted yet format the memory card before use Since the memory card may be easily mislaid when moving your com puter keep the memory card separately A Memory Stick Duo may not be recognized properly depending on the adapter status To remove a memory card 1 Press the end of the memory card softly to pop it outward 2 If the card pops out with a clicking sound remove the card from the system Example Memo...

Page 49: ...tection tab of the Memory Stick or SD memory card to the Lock position 1 Click Start My computer 2 Press the right touchpad button on the memory card drive and select Format from the pop up menu 3 Click Start to start the format operation To use a memory card in both the computer and other digital device such as digital camera it is recommended to format the memory card in the digital de vice If y...

Page 50: ...move the slot protector Push the eject button of the PC card slot once to pop it out Push the button again to eject the slot protector 1 Insert a PCMCIA card into the PC card slot on the side of the computer Ensure that the PCMCIA card is inserted the correct way as incorrect insertion will damage the PC card slot 2 Windows automatically installs the necessary driver for the card If there is no av...

Page 51: ... Remove Hardware dialog box select the appropriate PCMCIA card and click Stop 3 When Stop a Hardware Device dialog box appears click OK 4 Click Close to close the Safely Remove Hardware dialog box 5 Push eject button of the PC card slot once and the button pops out 6 Push the button again to eject the PCMCIA card ...

Page 52: ...and change the boot sequence Desktop Desktop management features include changing the font size execut ing a magnifier function the start menu settings and managing the quick launch icons on the taskbar Security Here you can configure the security settings supported by Windows XP SP2 You can also change the configuration of the firewall settings Win dows automatic updates and blocking pop ups when...

Page 53: ...ts unauthorized users from gaining access to your sys tem via the network or the Internet 1 Click Start All Programs Samsung EasyBox EasyBox 2 Click Security from the top menu bar 3 Select Windows Firewall Settings from the Security menu on the left 4 Select a firewall level 5 Click Apply Click the User Setting button for advanced features including exceptions and permissions ...

Page 54: ...sung 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 window Click Agree to use this software 2 Click Search for and Install Updates and click the Search for New Updates but ton 3 If there are available software or driver updates for your computer the available updates will be listed Select th...

Page 55: ...fault 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 icon in the notification area Here you will be able to find the latest available updates To change the automatic update settings click the Configuration button in Figure 2 and change the settings Samsung Update Plus does not provi...

Page 56: ... to the program version TV Station is only available for systems supporting the TV function For detailed usage refer to the program help Start and Screen Layout To launch the program select Start All Programs Samsung AVStation premi um AVStation premium Alternatively double click the AVStation premium icon on the Desktop MUSIC You can play a music file or an audio CD PHOTO You can view or edit a p...

Page 57: ...earer sound if you en able the EDS function when playing music or video on AVStation premium If the Samsung EDS program is installed the EDS function of AVStation will not work Playing an Audio CD The procedures to play an audio CD are described below 1 Launch AVStation premium and insert an audio CD into the CD drive z MUSIC Menu Bar x Station Bar c MUSIC Library v Register a File b Playlist n Pl...

Page 58: ...he OK button 3 The tracks on the audio CD are displayed in the Playlist and the first track is auto matically played If an audio CD is already in the CD drive double click the album title in the Audio CD folder of the Library and add the tracks to the Playlist The tracks added to the Playlist are played ...

Page 59: ...uble click a music file The file is added to the playlist and played Play a Track not registered to the Library Click File Open select a music file to be played and click Open The selected track is registered to the Library and played Creating My Playlist My Playlist is a personal album with which you can collect manage and play your favorite music files For the procedures to create My Playlist re...

Page 60: ...scribed below You can add files folders or search and add files As an example the procedures to add a folder are described below 1 Click on the Register a File button below the Library and click on Add by Folders 2 Select a folder which included music files and click the OK button The music files in the folder are added to the Library The tracks used in AVStation are automatically added to the Lib...

Page 61: ...or the procedures to register image files to the Library refer to p45 1 Move to PHOTO Station and double click on All Images 2 Click on a folder which includes images and the images in the folder are displayed in the Image Viewer window z x c b m v n z PHOTO Menu Bar x Station Bar c PHOTO Library v Register a File b Image Viewer Tab n Image Editor Tab m Move to a Higher Level Folder Preview Zoom i...

Page 62: ...mage in Full Screen or through a SlideShow Click the Full Screen button or SlideShow button below the Im age Viewer window To return to the Image Viewer window press the Esc key or double click on the screen Watching a SlideShow while Listening to Music To watch a SlideShow while listening to music play music from MUSIC Station and run SlideShow Setting an Image as the Background Click the Set as ...

Page 63: ...een appears The Image Editor screen consists of an Image Workspace window and 3 Tool tabs 2 Edit the image using the Shape Edit and Effect tools Shape tool Change the shape of an image through cut resize Edit tool Draw a line add some clip art or enter letters Effect tool Apply various effects to an image 3 When finishing editing an image click the Save Edited Image button be low the Image Editor ...

Page 64: ...cribed be low You can add files add folders or search and add files As an example the procedures to add folders are described below 1 Click the Register a File button below the Library and click on Add by Folders 2 Select a folder which includes image files and click the OK button The image files in the folder are added to the Library The image files used in AVStation are automatically added to th...

Page 65: ...some TV tuners and graphics cards are not supported by EDI For information on EDS Enhanced Digital Sound refer to p38 Playing a DVD The procedures to play a DVD title are described below To play a DVD title DVD playing software e g CyberLink PowerDVD must be installed Install the DVD playing software first 1 Launch AVStation premium and insert a DVD title into the DVD drive z MOVIE Menu Bar x Stat...

Page 66: ... Windows to do window select Play DVD Video us ing Samsung AVStation and click the OK button 3 The DVD title is played If a DVD title is already in the DVD drive double click the DVD title in the DVD VCD folder of the Library The DVD title is played ...

Page 67: ...rary and played Playing a Video File in Full Screen 1 Double click on the current playback screen 2 The video is played in full screen In full screen move the mouse pointer to the bottom of the screen to show the Play Control bar To play at the default screen size press the Esc key or double click on the screen Capturing the Video Screen Click on Capture Current Screen below the Play window when t...

Page 68: ...escribed below You can add files add folders or search and add files As an example the procedures to add folders are described below 1 Click the Register a File button below the Library and click Add by Fold ers 2 Select a folder which includes video files and click the OK button The video files in the folder are added to the Library The video files used in AVStation are automatically added to the...

Page 69: ...to My Computer and saved on the multi card slot For the pro cedures to register files to the Library refer to p41 p45 and p49 If you define a login password for a Windows user account or if the folder is protected you cannot play the files in the folder on AVStation now AVStation premium Viewer Restrictions Using AVStation premium Viewer you can only play files registered to the AVStation premium ...

Page 70: ...rt Exit AVStation now Starting Press the AVS button of the computer when the computer is turned off Exiting Move the mouse pointer to the top screen and click the Exit button Alternatively press the Power button of the computer ...

Page 71: ...wer Starting Select Start All Programs Samsung AVStation premium AVStation pre mium Viewer from Windows Alternatively press the AVS button of the computer from Windows Exiting Move the mouse pointer to the top of the screen and click the Exit button ...

Page 72: ...image file one by one or in a SlideShow MOVIE You can play a video DVD or VCD title Settings You can set the Music Photo and Movie settings To move to the start screen while using the program press the AVS but ton or ESC key Or move the mouse pointer to the top left in the current screen and click the AVStation icon ...

Page 73: ...efer to p41 1 Launch AVStation now and click on Music 2 Click on All Music and double click a file in the right pane The music file is played Playing an Audio CD 1 Launch AVStation now and insert an audio CD into the CD drive 2 In the AVStation now start screen click on Music z My Computer This only appears in AVStation now You can manually find and play files on My Computer or the multi card slot...

Page 74: ...to the PHOTO Library one by one and through a SlideShow are described below For the procedures to register image files to the Library refer to p45 1 Launch AVStation now and click on Photo 2 Click on All Images and double click on an image file in the right pane z My Computer This only appears in AVStation now You can manually find and play files on My Computer or the multi card slot x All Images ...

Page 75: ...ress the Esc key or double click on the screen In AVStation now press the Esc key or double click and click Back MOVIE Station The procedures to play a video movie file or DVD VCD title are described below Playing a Movie File The procedures to play a video file registered to the MOVIE Library are described be low Refer to p49 1 Launch AVStation now and click the Movie 2 Click on All Movies and do...

Page 76: ...ottom Playing a DVD 1 Launch AVStation now and insert a DVD title into the DVD drive 2 In the AVStation now start screen click on Movie 3 Click on DVD VCD and double click on the DVD title The DVD title is played z My Computer This only appears in AVStation now You can manually find and play files on My Computer or the multi card slot x All movies c movie File z x c ...

Page 77: ...Contact an 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 78: ...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 79: ...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 ad dress 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 80: ...ystem Hardware tab Device Manager The wireless LAN connection settings will be described on the basis of the Windows XP Service Pack 2 installed computer It is recommended using the default settings provided by Windows XP for the wireless LAN settings for Windows XP installed computers To setup using the software supplied by the wireless LAN card manufacturer refer to Wireless Network Setup Using ...

Page 81: ...Connecting to computer to computer networks peer to peer or ad hoc on page 64 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 For more detailed information such as the network key encryption key ask your network administrator 1 Right click on the Wireless Network Connection icon on the taskbar and select View A...

Page 82: ...ey in the window and then click the Connect button When 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 dis...

Page 83: ...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 Wireless Networks 2 Click Change the order of Preferred Networks 3 On the Wireless Network t...

Page 84: ...tion 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 a hexadecimal number is represented by numbers 0 to 9 or letters a to f 7 Check that the configured network name e g samsung is in the Preferred net works item and click OK Now your wireless network setup has be...

Page 85: ...g to com puter to computer networks peer to peer or ad hoc on page 64 and click Con nect 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 64 just click Connect without any keystrokes When connected to the wireless network the system displays Connected in the select...

Page 86: ...LAN configuration program PROSet Select System Software Media User Installation Wireless LAN Driver Re adMe click ReadMe and install according to the instructions 2 Double click on the wireless LAN program icon on the taskbar Alternatively click Start All Programs Intel PROSet Wireless Intel PROSet Wireless 3 In Available Networks click on Refresh 4 Select the name of an access point to connect to...

Page 87: ...f the name of the connected profile Atheros AR5006EX Wireless Network Adapter Device 1 Insert the System Software Media into the CD drive and install the wireless LAN configuration program ACU Atheros Client Utility Select System Software Media User Installation Wireless LAN Driver Re adMe click ReadMe and install the program according to the instructions 2 Right click on the wireless LAN configur...

Page 88: ...s point you can use the 152 bit key 32 hexadecimal digits or 16 ASCII characters Key index Select the current encryption key index used by the access point from between 1 to 4 Using an encryption key Enter 5 for 64 bit or 13 for 128 bit alphanu meric characters represented by 0 9 a z or A Z 6 Click OK and then OK again in the Profile Management window If the profile is created the profile appears ...

Page 89: ... computer with 2 LAN interfaces wired and wireless or 2 wired LAN as the sharing server Then you can access the Internet on a sharing client by connecting to the sharing server You can diagnose the network status You can diagnose the network status when the network is not properly connect ed Using the Network This section describes the procedures to connect to the Internet by setting up a network ...

Page 90: ...he Desktop 3 Click the Add button 4 Select a network location icon and enter the name of the location e g Home Click the Next button 5 Select Internet direct connection and click the Next button 6 Select the LAN device setup the IP address and click the Next button Select Device Select a device to be connected to the Internet Select either Wired LAN or Wireless LAN Select Device Setup IP Address ...

Page 91: ...the newly added printer and then click the Finish button To not add a printer select No Default Printer and then click the Finish 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 set tings for the added location are applied When the network settings for the added location are applied the added place and th...

Page 92: ...work ad ministrator 3 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 net work administrator If no network key has been set for the wireless LAN AP click the Connect button without entering the network key 4 When the computer is connected to the wirele...

Page 93: ...tself having a direct connection to the Internet You can connect a sharing server and a sharing client as follows See Figure 5 on page p71 For Connection 3 you have to connect a LAN card in advance To connect a sharing server and a sharing client using a wired LAN connect the computers with a crossover LAN cable or network hub first To use the wireless LAN press the Fn and F9 keys to turn the wire...

Page 94: ...the external Internet Determine whether to use a firewall and select a network device to be connected to the exter nal Internet e g Wired LAN Set the IP address and then click the Next button To protect against external intrusion attempts using a firewall is recommend ed For more information on selecting a device and setting the IP address refer to the description of item 6 of Setting Up a Network...

Page 95: ...e Sharing Client 1 Run Samsung Network Manager on the computer to be used as a sharing client 2 Click the Add button 3 Select a network location icon and enter the name of the location Click the Next button 4 Select Internet Sharing and click the Next button To connect through a wireless LAN select Internet Sharing Wireless To connect through a wired LAN select Internet Sharing Wired 5 Confirm the...

Page 96: ... click the Ap Active from the Wireless menu to reestablish the connection Network Status Diagnosis You can diagnose the network status when the network is not properly connected 1 Run Samsung Network Manager 2 Select Auto Diagnosis from the Manage menu 3 The Network Connections figure window appears Click the Start button to start the network diagnosis 4 When the diagnosis is complete out of order...

Page 97: ...ting Through a Wireless LAN Optional on page 61 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 Accessing shared files and folders from another computer When a file or folder is shared anyone connected to...

Page 98: ...k Setup Wizard This screen does not appear if Internet Sharing Network Wizard has been in stalled 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 oth er n...

Page 99: ...hared 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 net work To share a printer complete the following procedures Step 1 Configure printer sharing in ...

Page 100: ...ared 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 Print ers 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 another comput...

Page 101: ...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 ap pears in the Printers and Faxes window Now you can print using the shared printer even if your computer is not directly connected to a printer ...

Page 102: ...tooth 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 Bluetooth function as you access a wireless LAN in Ad Hoc mode or connect to the Internet through an AP or In ternet Connecting Sharing Se...

Page 103: ...lows 1 Double click My Bluetooth Places icon on the desktop 2 Click the Next button to start setting up In the setting up steps enter a device name to be displayed in the Bluetooth Manager program Enter a Name in the Computer Name field and select Lap top for the Computer Type field Also a step appears for selecting the services to be provided by your Blue tooth device for other Bluetooth devices ...

Page 104: ...forming you that there is no Microsoft logo Since it does not affect the operation continue the installation 3 If the driver installation is complete the next step proceeds which searches for nearby Bluetooth devices Since you do not have to search while setting up click the Skip button and finish the settings 4 If the settings are complete the My Bluetooth Environment window appears ...

Page 105: ...op and press the F1 key Help Select Start Help and Support Networking and the Web Networking Wireless networking Bluetooth devices wireless to view Windows Help Exchanging Files between Bluetooth computers The procedures to exchange files and folders between Bluetooth computers are de scribed below 1 On the computer that is sending a file hereafter Computer A right click the Blue tooth icon in the...

Page 106: ...hen the Bluetooth Security Setting window appears enter the Bluetooth Securi ty Code or Bluetooth PIN and click on Start Pairing The Bluetooth PIN Code is a password used for the connection between two Bluetooth devices the user just enter the same PIN Code E g same num bers on both Bluetooth devices to make a connection ...

Page 107: ...indow The received files are saved in the C Documents and Settings user name My Documents Bluetooth Exchange folder Connecting Keyboard Mouse Joystick and Headset devices The procedures to 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...

Page 108: ... the de vice 4 If the Bluetooth PIN Code input window appears enter a PIN code referring to the manual of the corresponding device The PIN code for an HID device is gen erally printed in the manual of the corresponding device 5 If you enter the PIN code you can immediately use the device A Bluetooth keyboard and mouse work only in Windows They will not work in MS DOS mode or in Hibernation mode St...

Page 109: ... be connected However since connecting with multiple devices may slow down the data rate or make the connection unstable connecting with one device at a time is recommended The Bluetooth function of a Bluetooth PDA mobile phone mouse or keyboard may be turned off To use them in connection with a Samsung computer sup porting Bluetooth you must check if the Bluetooth function of the device to connec...

Page 110: ...age prompting 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 ...

Page 111: ...ncluding 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 options for...

Page 112: ...as the 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...

Page 113: ...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 No tice 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 system...

Page 114: ...nd define a password as described in Step 3 of the Setting up the Supervisor Password Changing the hard disk drive password For security purposes you have to reboot the system by pressing the Power button to change the hard disk drive password If you cannot change the hard disk drive password or HDD Password Frozen appears when clicking the Security HDD 0 Password item in BIOS SETUP press the Powe...

Page 115: ...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 The following resolution and color quality settings are recommended depend ing on the LCD screen of the system WXGA Screen resolution 1280 x 800 Color quality Very high 32bit To change the number of colors...

Page 116: ...ce the Samsung Display Man ager screen appears where you can select a screen Whenever you press the F4 key while pressing the Fn key selection moves to the next item Select a mode Example Select LCD CRT LCD Notebook Screen CRT External Monitor Screen LCD CRT Notebook External Monitor Screen Using Dual View to View Extended Screen Dual View is a function that enables you to view a computer screen o...

Page 117: ...s mon itor check box and then click Apply 4 When the configuration is complete click Identify on the left side of Troubleshoot The primary display device the LCD is indicated as 1 and the secondary display device is indicated as 2 Now you can view the screen through two monitors When you use Dual View configuring the LCD as the Primary monitor is rec ommended 2 Secondary 1 Primary ...

Page 118: ... box When Dual view is not properly set up refer to Q A p120 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 title bar of the window in the primary display device 1 the LCD and drag it to the secondary display device 2 The window is moved to...

Page 119: ...c 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 d...

Page 120: ... Battery Man ager program using the system software Media 4 Select the time that you wish each of the following actions to occur in Battery and AC power mode Turn off monitor Turn off hard disks System standby System hibernates Turning off the monitor and HDDs will save a substantial amount of battery power therefore when in battery only mode select the shortest time practical You can also reserve...

Page 121: ...o automatic hibernation after a specified number of minutes using the power management options Standby Mode Power Management or Manual Method Standby is used mainly 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 syste...

Page 122: ...4 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 ac tion Do nothing Standby Hibernate associated with closing the computer lid The Rest key is assigned to the Fn Esc key combination Basic Power Management Schemes on page 100 for a better understanding of Standby and Hibernate modes 5 Click OK to set your pow...

Page 123: ...etween the battery pack terminals or disas semble 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 read the instructions on the battery before use Please refer to the system operation environment p148 of this manual and operate and store the battery at room temperature Ejecting and Attac...

Page 124: ...ery charge status by completing the following procedures To use the shortcut key to view If you press the Fn F2 key combination on the keyboard the remaining bat tery charge appears on the screen for a while It appears only when the Samsung Dis play Manager program is installed on your computer To view on the battery Click the PUSH button on the battery The remaining battery charge will be dis pla...

Page 125: ...e battery life is reduced to under half of the ini tial time we recommend that you purchase a new battery to use Battery Warning You will hear an alarm when the remaining battery charge is under 10 Con nect the power cable or turn off the computer and install a fully charged bat tery When the remaining battery charge is under 3 the computer automatically saves current work and turns off This may b...

Page 126: ...agement program that enables using battery power ef ficiently You can easily change the power mode by selecting an optimized power mode and manually optimizing the battery use time by setting each option Click on Start All Programs Samsung Samsung Battery Manager Sam sung Battery Manager Maximum Battery Saving Mode This mode is appropriate for conditions which require the maximum battery use time ...

Page 127: ...use time Select the Start Control Panel Performance and Maintenance System Hardware tab and click Device Manager Right click a device you are not using and select Disable e g wireless LAN 1394 etc Battery Calibration If you charge discharge the battery repeatedly for only a short time the battery use time may be reduced by the difference between the actual battery charge and the re maining charge ...

Page 128: ...e turn the system off completely and remove the battery Do not replace the memory module when the system is in Standby Hibernate mode When using memory in dual channel using memory of the same specification the same capacity and manufacturer is recommended 1 Using a screwdriver open the memory module compartment cover on the bottom of the computer 2 Push the memory module tabs outward to pop the m...

Page 129: ... Ensure the notch on the memory module corresponds with the notch on the socket 2 Push the memory module in until the module clicks into place If the memory mod ule is not fixed completely gently push the memory down while pressing the memory module tabs outward 3 Close and fix the memory module compartment cover using a screwdriver ...

Page 130: ...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 se curity lock port Any damage to the machine caused by using a locking security device is not covered under warranty ...

Page 131: ...omputer in extremely hot or cold areas such as a car on a hot day Keep the computer away from heaters and out of direct sun light 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 temper ature with the LCD panel open before using it Do not remove the memory module compartment door or try to install a mem ory modu...

Page 132: ...o avoid spills is to avoid eating and drinking around your computer If you do spill something on 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 key board 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...

Page 133: ...r authorized manufacturer s service center for a replacement Storing the 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 134: ...us 20xx Magic Doctor Magic Doctor is a program developed and distributed by Samsung Computer and is used to troubleshoot problems Since this program enables you to diagnose your sys tem with one click try to diagnosis your system with Magic Doctor Click Start All Programs Samsung Samsung Magic Doctor Samsung Mag ic Doctor p136 Windows Help and Support Run Windows Help and Support to find problem t...

Page 135: ...116 Users Manual System Recovery Precaution Before you start restoring your windows operating system insure you backup all data on your hard drive Samsung is NOT responsible for any data loss ...

Page 136: ...the 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 End Task i...

Page 137: ...xt mode In this case a broken image may be displayed while changing the video mode settings Q4 In the following cases the screen blinks or displays noise for a short time This only applies to nVidia graphics card Click the Graphics Related tab Change Resolution Change Display De vice Remove the AC Adapter Restart the System Change PowerMizer lev el A This may happen while the video driver is exami...

Page 138: ...at mode In this case change the resolution to 1024x768 recommended on your computer Q8 Switching 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 in put to be recognized as multiple key inputs depending on the keyboard input rec ognition time In this case the ...

Page 139: ...onnect the cable Sound Related Q1 How to install and uninstall the sound driver A To install or uninstall the sound driver from this system please follow the proce dures below Sound Driver Components The sound driver consists of the following 3 components and the 3 components are automatically installed during the installation High Definition Audio KB888111 Microsoft UAA Bus Driver for High Defini...

Page 140: ...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 installa tion This happens because the High Definition Audio KB888111 Hotfix which has been installed on yo...

Page 141: ...hat the modem is not operating properly Diagnose the modem 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 Q2 I cannot make a call using an extension line A In general the dial tone of a PBX or a digital phone switching system is not a con tinuous one unlike that of a trunk line Therefore the modem ma...

Page 142: ...specify the Area code and click OK A2 Because the shape of the telephone plug may differ according to the country you have to purchase and use the appropriate telephone plug for that particular coun try Q4 How do I receive a fax while the system is in power saving mode Rest mode A To receive a fax in Standby Mode you have to set it up as follows z The automatic fax reception function of the fax pr...

Page 143: ...e Wake On LAN function may not work To use the Wake On LAN function select Do not use Wireless LAN 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 z Click on My Network Place View network connections on the Desktop x Right click over Wireless Network Connection and select Disable A2 The Wake On LAN fun...

Page 144: ...tion x Click Start Control Panel Performance and Maintenance Adminis trative Tools Computer Management and click Services and Applications Services In the right pane double click the Wireless Zero Configuration and check if the Startup Type is Automatic and the Status is Started Q2 I cannot connect to an AP The wireless connection is disconnected frequently Check the Network Key A Right click the ...

Page 145: ...ed at the end of a building and you are attempting to use the wireless LAN from the other end you may not be able to use the wireless communication normally because the signal is blocked by obstacles between you and the AP such as a wall A2 Check if the AP operates properly If the AP is not operating properly turn it off and on again and try again A3 Check if the AP firmware is the latest version ...

Page 146: ...hen you are not connected to an AP an X mark appears over the Wireless Net work Connections icon in the Taskbar If you double click the icon the Search for Wireless Connections window appears Reconnect to a wireless net work referring to the descriptions of Connecting to a Wireless LAN in the Using the Network section When you are connected to an AP an X mark appears over the Wireless Network Conn...

Page 147: ...eless LAN off using the Turn Off Wireless LAN button in PROSet the Wireless LAN LED is still on A This is normal The Turn Off Wireless LAN button in PROSet just turns off the wireless LAN software The wireless LAN hardware is not affected by this oper ation Q7 For Intel PROSet After installing PROSet I cannot manage my wireless network in Windows A When clicking the Use Microsoft Client in the Too...

Page 148: ...ables the function of Fn F4 Q4 While playing a game pressing the Fn F4 keys does not work or the screen is not properly displayed A Some games and 3D application programs may change the display device con trol Therefore pressing the Fn F4 keys may terminate the running program or may display an abnormal screen Press the Fn F4 keys before launching a program and do not press them while running the ...

Page 149: ...k in the Single Dis play field v Select the Display Setting menu click Full Screen in the Extended Display field and click the Apply button Q8 The game play screen frequently stops and starts A nVidia Graphics This may occur when the PowerMizer Setting is set to Maximum Power Saving Function or Balanced z Right click on the Desktop and select Properties from the pop up menu x In the Display Proper...

Page 150: ...are not set to Korean or Chinese character set CHARSET In this case directly edit the contents of the business card file as follows z Right click over the business card file to be sent vcf vcd and select Connect Program Select Program from the pop up menu x Select Notepad from the program list c Edit the contents as follows Example N MagicSense N CHARSET KS_C_5601 MagicSense For Korean add CHARSET...

Page 151: ...s below Configuring Sounds and Audio Devices in the Control Panel z Double Click Start Control Panel Sounds and Audio Devices x Select the Audio tab in the Sounds and Audio Devices Properties window c Check if the Sound playback and Sound recording device is set to Bluetooth audio for a mono headset or High Quality Bluetooth audio for a stereo headset A2 Some headsets cause sound to be played inte...

Page 152: ...security settings for x In the Privacy tab of Internet Properties click on Settings from Block pop ups c Enter a URL to want to allow pop ups into Address of Web site to allow and click on Add v 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 153: ...dows 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 z Click on Automatic Updates in Start Control Panel Security Center Man age security settings for x From general tab of Automatic Updates window select ...

Page 154: ...rom the list A list of anti virus programs that Windows can detect Symantec Norton Anti Virus NetworkAssociates McAfee TrendMicro ComputerAssociates Panda Kaspersky Ahnlabs AhnLab Visit the Microsoft Web site www microsoft com regularly to check the latest list Other Q1 4GB memory capacity is not properly recognized by Windows A Windows XP SP2 cannot display a memory capacity over 4GB due to licen...

Page 155: ...affecting system operations and to resolve any located problems The Remote Assistance function enables users to resolve computer problems by chatting with a Samsung Computer agent In addition the remote diagnos tics function enables an agent to connect to your computer remotely diagnose the problem and find a solution to your problem Diagnosing the System 1 Select Start All Programs Samsung Samsun...

Page 156: ...Troubleshooting 137 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 cure the problem ...

Page 157: ...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 158: ...es made after the Recovery Point may not be maintained please back up all necessary files to another location before performing system re covery 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 ...

Page 159: ...ore point when a problem has occurred are described below 1 Click Start All Programs Accessories System Tools System Restore 2 Select Restore my computer to an earlier time and then click Next 3 Select the desired restore date from the calendar restoration and select the desired restore point from the list and then click Next ...

Page 160: ... restore point Undoing the last restoration The procedures to undo a restoration are described 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 Wi...

Page 161: ...edia Insert the system software Media 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 Media provided All necessary components are installed using the factory defaults Minimum Installation This displays the components driver Windows pro grams et...

Page 162: ...n the main window of the System Software Media Standard Installation is recommended 2 The system is scanned to display the drivers and programs that need to be installed 3 Click OK The drivers and programs are automatically installed as factory de faults 4 When done restart the system ...

Page 163: ... Reinstalling 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 d...

Page 164: ...In stallation overwrites the existing Windows version so that drivers or applica tions do not need to be reinstalled 4 After the system has restarted the message Press any key to boot from CD ap pears 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 functio...

Page 165: ...ss any key When you see the Windows desktop this means that the installation process is com pleted Remove the system recovery CD and install the device drivers and applica tions from the system software Media If You Cannot Run Windows If you cannot run Windows you have to boot the system with the system recovery CD and reinstall Windows If you boot the system from the system recovery CD you can in...

Page 166: ... Press any key to boot from CD is dis played You do not need to enter anything In a moment the Windows XP installation screen will appear to proceed with the installation 7 Follow the instructions of the Windows XP installation wizard to continue with the installation 8 When the installation is complete the computer will restart When the system has restarted the Press any key to boot from CD messa...

Page 167: ...ptional CD drive CD ROM DVD ROM RW Combo DVD Super Multi Optional Graphics NVIDIA Geforce Go 7300 7400 64MB 128MB Intel 945GM 940GML Graphics DVMT 64MB 128MB Optional Sound High Definition Audio Codec AD1986A Network Interface Modem V 92 Wired LAN Realtek RTL8100C L 10 100 Wireless LAN 802 11ABG 802 11BG Bluetooth 2 0 EDR Optional Optional Optional PC Card Slot PCMCIA Type I and II Compatible Mult...

Page 168: ...1g mode is supported only when you are connected to an IEEE 802 11g device e g An Access Point supporting IEEE 802 11g Item Detailed Specifications Physical Specifications Dimensions Width X Height 30 0 x 50 95 mm operation temperature and humidity Same as system operation Temperature 0 C 70 C Humidity less than 85 Power Specification Power Saving Mode 70 mW Receiving Mode 0 95 W Transmission Mode...

Page 169: ...2 11g Item Detailed Specifications Physical Specifications Dimensions Width X Height 30 X 50 95 mm operation temperature and humidity Same as system operation Temperature 0 C 70 C Humidity 85 Power Specification Power Saving Mode 726mW Receiving Mode 1 353W Transmission Mode 2 046W Power 3 3V Network Specifications Compatibility IEEE 802 11g IEEE 802 11b Operating System Microsoft Windows XP NDIS5...

Page 170: ...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 171: ...processor 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 alterna...

Page 172: ... 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 flop...

Page 173: ...tems 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...

Page 174: ... 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 phos...

Page 175: ... including 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 ...

Page 176: ...tion 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 ...

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