Samsung NP10, User Manual

Page 1: ...t be held liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained in herein nor for incidental or consequential damages resulting from the furnishing performance or use of this material Microsoft Windows is a registered trademark of the Microsoft Corporation Product names mentioned herein are for identification purposes only and may be trademarks and or registered trademarks of their respe...

Page 2: ...ource indicated on the rating label Ensure that the electrical outlet you are using to power your equipment is easily accessible in case of fire or short circuit If your computer has a voltage selector switch make sure that the switch is in the proper position for your area Openings in the computer case are provided for ventilation Do not block or cover these openings Make sure you provide adequat...

Page 3: ...e 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 Replacement Parts and Accessories Use only replacement parts and accessories recommended by manufacturer ...

Page 4: ...e you purchased your equipment Power cord sets for use in other countries must meet the requirements of the country where you use the computer 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 The length of the power cord set must be at least 6 00 feet 1 ...

Page 5: ...ch 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 the body for use of a wireless d...

Page 6: ...ce 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 in place and the system is fully assembled Wireless d...

Page 7: ...ration 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 radio TV technician for help If necessary the user should consult the dealer or an experienced radio television technician for additional suggestions The user may find the following booklet helpful Something About In...

Page 8: ...the antenna installed Therefore the user must maintain a minimum distance of 20cm from the antenna at all times This device can not be colocated with another transmitter and transmitting antenna FCC Part 68 This equipment compiles with part of the FCC rules On the back of this equipment is a label that contains among other information the FCC registration number and ringer equivalence number REN f...

Page 9: ...he problem is resolved The user must use the accessories and cables supplied by the manufacturer to get optimum performance from the product No repairs may be done by the customer This equipment cannot be used on public coin phone service provided by the telephone company Connection to party line service is subject to state tariffs The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful fo...

Page 10: ...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 Industry Canada This transmitter must not be collocated or o...

Page 11: ...horized Canadian maintenance facility designated by the supplier Any repairs or alterations made by the user to this equipment or equipment malfunctions may give the telecommunications company cause to request the user to disconnect the equipment Users should make sure for their own protection that the electrical ground connections of the power utility telephone lines and internal metallic water p...

Page 12: ... device 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 4 GHz band may be present embedded in your notebook system which is intended for home or office use This section is only applicable if these devices are present Refer ...

Page 13: ...o the analogue Public Switched Telephone Networks PSTNs of TE excluding TE supporting voice telephony services in which network addressing if provided is by means of Dual Tone Multi Frequency DTMF signaling Although this 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 ...

Page 14: ... operating in the 2 4 GHz Band may be present embedded in your notebook system This section is only applicable if these devices are present Refer to the system label to verify the presence of wireless devices Wireless devices that may be in your system are only qualified for use in Japan if a TELEC ID is on the system label Operational guidelines for 2 4 GHz band wireless equipment if equipped Thi...

Page 15: ...evices in your area using the same frequency band 2 Change the channel location or discontinue device use if you are interfering with any other radio station 3 Contact manufacturer if you have any problems with this device Notice and Safety With Wireless English V1 1 fm Page xv Monday June 17 2002 3 33 PM ...

Page 16: ...es 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 hneed to press to perform certain functions are displayed in the manual using a small graphic of the button For example indicates the co...

Page 17: ...e such as the Start Button shown on the right Table 1 Touchpad Click 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 software may include its own online or printed docum...

Page 18: ...tation that has peripheral devices that allow it to perform all of the functions of a desktop computer Where Everything Is The following sections PC Equipment Locations and Docking Station Equipment Locations will explain the details of the notebook computer and the docking station as well as other basic operations to dock and undock the computer Docking Station Notebook Computer Gemini Windows XP...

Page 19: ...on the Notebook while it is docked due to the configuration of the docking station however they are duplicated on the docking station Internet Button LEDs Touchpad Speakers Touchpad Buttons Keyboard Power Button LCD Display Fan Vent Video Port LCD Latch USB Connection Gemini Windows XP No EMI English fm Page 4 Monday June 17 2002 1 28 PM ...

Page 20: ...attached PC Card Slot LAN Port PC DC in Port USB Port IEEE 1394 Port 6 Pin Modem Port Microphone Port Headphone Port Fan Vent USB Port External Monitor Port Security Lock Slot Battery Battery Latch Mini PCI Compartment Docking Connector Battery Latch Memory Module Compartment Gemini Windows XP No EMI English fm Page 5 Monday June 17 2002 1 28 PM ...

Page 21: ...re to prevent the user from using them whilst the system is docked because the Notebook LAN and Video Ports are non functional whilst the system is docked 3 5 Multi Bay Release Latch 5 25 Multi Bay Release Latch Docking Connector Undock Computer Button 5 25 Multi Bay CD DVD ROM Drive installed 3 5 Multi Bay FDD installed Docking Hook Docking Hook Security Lock Port LAN Port DC in Port Docking Hook...

Page 22: ...ook Undock Computer Button 5 25 Multi Bay CD DVD ROM Drive installed 3 5 Multi Bay FDD installed 3 5 Multi Bay Release Latch 5 25 Multi Bay Release Latch Docking Release Lever S PDIF Port Speaker Woofer Speaker Gemini Windows XP No EMI English fm Page 7 Monday June 17 2002 1 28 PM ...

Page 23: ...m onto the docking hooks at the front of the docking station 3 Press down on the rear of the computer until it clicks fully home into the docking station To dock your computer with the power on simply place the computer on the docking hooks and press down on the area above the keyboard Dock Change When the docking station is connected properly the Icon is displayed in the start menu Press the syst...

Page 24: ...power off complete the following steps 1 Turn off the system 2 Disconnect the AC adapter 3 Grab the two docking release levers and pull them out until they click The computer will pop up approximately 1 cm 4 Tilt the system up at the back 5 After tilting remove the system by sliding lifting out toward the back of the docking station 6 Connect the AC adapter to the system Gemini Windows XP No EMI E...

Page 25: ...ock Complete message balloon is displayed on the screen click to close the message balloon 3 Pull the two release levers outward until they click the computer will pop up approximately 1 cm 4 Tilt the system up at the back 5 After tilting remove the system by sliding lifting out toward the back of the docking station 6 Connect the AC adapter to the system Undock Computer Button Gemini Windows XP N...

Page 26: ...d and Long Life come with the computer and both go into the same slot The standard battery may be used whether the computer is in the docking station or not the long life battery may only be used when the PC is not in the docking station Ensure that both battery latches are slid fully toward the center of the computer The long life battery cannot be used with the PC in the docking station Long Lif...

Page 27: ...your computer 1 Plug the AC adapter into the power connector on the side of the computer 2 Connect the power cord to the AC adapter and then to an electrical outlet The power connector may be plugged into either the computer or the docking station The preferred method when docked is to plug into the docking station The battery starts charging as soon as you plug the power cord into an electrical o...

Page 28: ...ED is on when the computer s power is on Initial computer startup The first time you start your computer you will see the operating system registration screens There are several screens in the registration process Simply read each screen and follow the simple directions You must complete this process in order to use your computer A tutorial is provided if you require it Power LED Power Button Gemi...

Page 29: ...low 3 Click Turn Off to complete the shutdown sequence If the system does not power off then press and hold the power button for over 4 seconds See Using Power Management Options on page 57 You can also perform a soft boot by saving your files and pressing Ctrl Alt Del to pop up the Windows Task Manager window Click Shut Down Restart You can perform a cold boot by pressing the power button for mor...

Page 30: ...D manufacturing technology allow a maximum of 10 abnormal bad pixels Tips for Using Your Computer The following information helps you avoid potential problems as you use your computer Do not try to disassemble your computer Opening the system chassis voids your warranty Only an authorized manufacturer service center can replace or add any parts inside the chassis Follow all the instructions and ca...

Page 31: ... position parallel with the floor Avoid bending or twisting your wrists as you work Your hands should float slightly above the keyboard Refer to a book on office ergonomics for more information on setting up your work area Take frequent breaks from working at the computer to rest your eyes and stretch your muscles Remember to save your data files frequently and to make backup copies of your files ...

Page 32: ...e levers from operating To lock the Notebook Only 1 Insert the lock as instructed by the manufacturer 2 Secure to a strong platform as instructed by the manufacturer To lock the Notebook and Docking Station 1 Dock your Notebook if not already done 2 Slide the Docking Bay Security Lock latch to the left to open the Security Port opening Insert the Security Lock as instructed by the manufacturer Thi...

Page 33: ...ill liquid on the keyboard drain as much of the liquid from the keyboard as possible Be careful not to let the liquid drip onto the LCD panel Allow the system to dry for several days before trying to use it If you spill liquid on an external keyboard or keypad unplug it and drain as much of the liquid as possible Allow the keyboard to sit at room temperature for a full day before trying to use it ...

Page 34: ...ever the operation of the keys and key combinations remain the same 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 Function Special purpose Hot Keys Embedded Numeric Keypad Alphanumeric Keys Function Application Key Cursor Screen Control Keys Windows Key Gemini Windows...

Page 35: ...used for quick access to shortcut menus and help assistants in Windows as well as standard Fn key combinations The F1 to F12 keys are assigned to different functions depending on the program in use however the F1 key is usually assigned to program help Cursor and Screen control keys move the cursor They may perform other functions depending on your software Do not allow liquid to drip into the key...

Page 36: ...d The numeric functions of the keypad are enabled and the Num Lock LED turns on See Reading the System Status LEDs on page 27 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 Fn and the key For example to type the letter m press Fn M this operation displays the letter m To turn the numeric keypad off pr...

Page 37: ...y on both the LCD and the external monitor Fn F6 F6 Mute Mute Turns the audio output on and off Fn F7 F7 Volume down Decreases the audio volume Fn F8 F8 Volume up Increases the audio volume Fn F9 F9 Rest Rest Puts the computer into Suspend mode To resume normal operation press the power button See Power Management on page 46 Fn F10 F10 Brightness down Decreases the LCD brightness Fn F11 F11 Bright...

Page 38: ...he Sens Keyboard follow the steps below 1 Double Click icon on the Windows taskbar the Key Setting window is displayed 2 Select Button you wish to reprogram from the drop down menus in the Key Setting window 3 Use the Browse button to locate the program you wish to assign to the SENS Keyboard button selected 4 Click on your program choice to select it 5 Click Open 6 Click OK to close window and co...

Page 39: ... damage Press on the touchpad gently The touchpad responds to light pressure The following sections will basically explain how to use the touchpad Table 3 Using the Touchpad Action Process and Comment Click Tap Process Depress the touchpad left button and release or position the pointer over the object and Quickly tap the touchpad once with your finger This action is called clicking Comment This w...

Page 40: ... Double Click Tap Process Quickly click the left touchpad button two times or position the pointer over the object and Quickly tap the touchpad twice with your finger This action is called Double clicking Comment This will cause a process to begin or open a file folder Click Hold Process Depress the left touchpad button and do not release Comment This is used to move drag objects to new locations ...

Page 41: ...ction may not work in some programs Touchpad Buttons You can use the buttons below the touchpad in the same way you would use standard wheel mouse buttons For more information on these features and other features supported by your mouse driver such as button assignment see the Mouse properties in the Control Panel If the scroll function does not work you must install the Touchpad Driver from the s...

Page 42: ...Numeric Keypad on page 21 Caps Lock Changes all alpha or letter input into capital letters No changes occur to numeric and special keys Scroll Lock Scroll lock in certain software Power Green System power on Blinking Standby mode HDD Using Hard disk AC Adapter Battery Charging Green Battery Fully Charged AC Plugged In Amber Battery Charging LED Off AC Unplugged LEDs Gemini Windows XP No EMI Englis...

Page 43: ...igure below Your Notebook computer will have a Modem LAN installed 1 Contact your Internet Service Provider to obtain information or CD required to make the connection in your area 2 After the cable is connected create a Dialup connection by clicking Start Control Panel Network and Internet Connections 3 Click Set up or change your Internet connection Setup to start the connection wizard 4 Follow ...

Page 44: ...OK to close Phone and Modem Options box Digital Phone Lines If you connect the modem to a digital phone line such as a company 4 wire system the modem may be damaged DOS support Windows XP Does not support pure DOS mode and the modem does not support a DOS box in Windows So you cannot use a communication application which runs under DOS Using the Modem on a PBX system If you use a Windows Communic...

Page 45: ...le by simply plugging the cable into the slot on the left side of the computer if undocked or the back of the docking station Your computer s LAN adapter is ready to use for most situations however if your system does not have a DHCP server or you wish to personally configure your LAN connection proceed as outlined in Configuring Network Environment below Network Protocols You may need to consult ...

Page 46: ...e following items box 5 Click Properties The TCP IP Properties window opens 6 Click Use the following IP address in the General tab 7 In the Use the following IP address box enter your IP address subnet mask and Default Gateway 8 In the Use the following DNS server addresses box Enter your Preferred DNS server and Alternate DNS server 9 Click OK when you finish the TCP IP set up 3Com 3C920 Integra...

Page 47: ...mitter and transmitting antenna The table below shows the Windows taskbar icons for the wireless LAN To display relative Signal Strength 1 Double Click the icon in the taskbar to display the Wireless Network Connection Status window This window also displays connection Status Speed Duration and Activity Network Protocols You may need to consult your System Administrator if their network network pr...

Page 48: ...ed You may proceed using the network as normal wired LAN connections Change Wireless Network Access Point as follows 1 Right Click the Wireless Network Connection icon 2 Click View Available Wireless Networks The Connect to Wireless Network window pops up 3 Select the new network from the available networks in the Available networks section if displayed 4 Click Connect button The Wireless Network ...

Page 49: ...ombo 2nd HDD 3 50 Devices FDD Changing Devices This section will discuss changing the 5 25 and 3 5 devices Changing a 5 25 Device To change from one 5 25 device to another simply follow the steps below 1 Turn off the system 2 Detach the system from the docking station 3 Slide the 5 25 multi bay latch toward the middle of the multi bay 4 The device will pop out approximately 2cm 5 Remove the device...

Page 50: ...ion 35 Changing a 3 5 Device The method of changing a 3 5 device is same as changing a 5 25 device except you have to use 3 5 multi bay latch instead of 5 25 s 3 5 Device Gemini Windows XP No EMI English fm Page 35 Monday June 17 2002 1 28 PM ...

Page 51: ...There are two limitations for using an external USB FDD Drive 1 Drive can ONLY be used with system USB port 2 Booting your system with the USB FDD DOS Mode will cause the loss of hot plug in capability Using the CD DVD ROM Drive Compact discs are designed so that you can easily insert one into the computer when you need it and then remove it DVD Notes A DVD player is a factory option and if you or...

Page 52: ...case straighten out a paper clip insert it into the Emergency Eject hole in the front of the CD DVD ROM and push it until the tray ejects A LED on the drive tray is on when the computer is reading from a CD Do not remove a disc when this LED is on To clean a CD DVD wipe from the center outwards with clean and dry cloth Remove the CD DVD when the drive activity LED is off 2 Insert a CD DVD label si...

Page 53: ... video and audio systems without going through the microprocessor Video conferencing and real time multimedia devices such as video cameras are supported by zoomed video Maintaining PC Cards To maintain your PC Cards follow these guidelines Keep cards away from excessive heat direct sunlight and liquids Do not drop bend flex or crush cards when handling Keep dust oil water magnets and static elect...

Page 54: ...eing stored to a card 1 Click icon on the taskbar 2 Select the card currently in use and click the Stop button The eject button for the card slot operates in two steps therefore to remove a PC Card 3 Push the eject button once to pop it outward then push the eject button again to eject the card 4 Pull the card out of the PC Card slot Eject button PC Card Insert PC card with product information fac...

Page 55: ...o close the drive tray The Windows Media Player button appears on the taskbar if not already there and the music begins to play If the disk does not play click Start All Programs Accessories Entertainment Windows Media Player CD LED On A LED on the drive tray is on when the computer is reading from a CD Do not remove a disc when this LED is on Removing the Audio Multimedia CD To remove the CD foll...

Page 56: ... You will need the following to enjoy a home theater system 5 1 channel speaker system Digital amplifier Purchased separately DVD drive and DVD Program Option Setting Up Your Home Theater 1 Connect the digital amplifier to the S PDIF port on the left side of the docking station 2 Connect the speakers to the digital amplifier If your computer supports a TV Out port you can connect and enjoy a large...

Page 57: ...e control window pops up Operating systems other than Windows XP If you are using an operating system other than Windows XP double click volume icon in the taskbar If your Advanced Controls is not available grayed out insure you have the video drivers installed that were provided on the software CD 2 Click Options Advanced Controls 3 Click the Advanced button and the Advanced Controls for Master V...

Page 58: ... click the settings button the configurations window pops up 2 On the Audio tab change the Audio Output Interface setting to Use S PDIF Output 3 You are ready to enjoy your home theater system with your own DVD s If you have enabled S PDIF in the DVD program the computer speakers and headphone are not functional To control the sound volume on your 5 1 channel speaker system use the control on the ...

Page 59: ...f up to 400 Mbps 400 million bits per second A single 1394 port can be used to connect up to 63 external devices In addition to its high speed 1394 also supports isochronous data delivering data at a guaranteed rate This makes it ideal for devices that need to transfer high levels of data in real time such as video devices Like USB 1394 supports both Plug and Play and hot plugging and the six pin ...

Page 60: ...he battery Status LED When the battery is fully charged the LED changes to green When you use a new battery pack for the first time or use a battery after a long period of storage the initial battery life is shorter than normal Normal battery life resumes after a few discharge recharge cycles Follow these rules for charging your battery A battery normally discharges power when not used for long pe...

Page 61: ...ust LCD Brightness Reducing the LCD display brightness will reduce the power consumption of the battery To reduce the LCD display brightness use the Fn F10 key combination Power Management The power options panel enables you to reduce the time until your computer goes into standby mode for example See Using Power Management Options on page 57 for instructions on how to use this battery saving tool...

Page 62: ...r to start calibration process The calibration usually takes 2 to 3 hours depending on the current battery charge 5 When the calibration process is complete recharge the battery fully Safely Using the Battery Follow these guidelines to safely use the battery Turn off your computer and unplug it if you accidentally Expose the equipment to liquid Drop jar or damage the computer Use only approved bat...

Page 63: ...old the remaining battery latch outward and slide the battery out of the compartment Installing the Battery To install the battery pack follow the steps below Insert the battery into the battery compartment Ensure the correct orientation so that the battery fits in its slot properly 1 With the computer s power off close the LCD panel and turn the computer over so the bottom of the unit faces up 2 ...

Page 64: ... standard battery undocked 1 1 2 hours on standard battery docked and approximately 5 hours for the long life battery undocked Battery life estimates are subject to variation The actual life of your battery may be less than the estimates given in the manual Power Management To change the time until your computer goes into reduced power modes use the system power management function 1 Click Start C...

Page 65: ...splay the of charge Spare Battery Charge You may determine the charge of your spare battery prior to use by simply pushing the target symbol above the word PUSH located on the bottom of the battery Green LEDs will be illuminated to show you the percent charge remaining in the battery The Power Status icons shown below are displayed during Battery Charging Operations At 15 and 10 remaining battery ...

Page 66: ...program Start Control Panel Power Options in Windows If you cannot run your computer from the battery and the battery will not charge when you attach the power cord the problem may be that The battery temperature is below 10 C or over 32 C If you think the battery temperature is too hot or too cold turn off the computer remove the battery and let the battery reach room temperature Then try chargin...

Page 67: ...System Setup may not include all the fields listed here or may include additional fields Field names and order of appearance can vary according to the version of the BIOS basic input output system on your computer Starting System Setup To start System Setup turn on your computer and then press F2 and hold until the System Setup screen appears Table 5 System Setup Menus To open the menu you need to...

Page 68: ...sor forward through the cells for a highlighted field If the field has only one cell the Tab key moves the cursor down to the next field Minus or F5 Scrolls backwards through the options for the highlighted field Plus or F6 Scrolls forward through the options for the highlighted field F9 Sets the parameters for the current menu to their default values F10 Sets the parameters for the current menu t...

Page 69: ...stem Setup 2 Use Right Arrow to select the Boot menu 3 Highlight the option with PgUp or PgDn keys 4 Press Shift Plus keys until the option moves up in the list to the desired position or press Minus key until the option moves down in the list to the desired position 5 Press Esc to return to the Exit menu 6 Press Enter or F10 to exit and save your changes 7 Press Enter again to restart the compute...

Page 70: ... in a safe place If you do forget and cannot find the written note you will have to contact the reseller of your computer and possibly take or send it in to them so that you can access the computer again Creating a Password To create a password follow the instructions below 1 At startup press F2 to open System Setup 2 Use Right Arrow to select the Security menu Precautions for Password Entry You c...

Page 71: ...Enter 3 Use Right Arrow to select the Security menu 4 Use PgDn to select Set Supervisor Password or Set User Password 5 Press Enter The computer prompts you to enter the current password 6 Press Enter The computer prompts you to enter a password Do not type anything 7 Press Enter The computer prompts you to re enter the password Do not type anything 8 Press Enter A message appears telling you that...

Page 72: ...agement 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 Standby unlike hibernation mode does not store unsaved information on your hard disk it s stored only in the computer memory If there is an interruption in power the information is lost So before putting your computer on standby you s...

Page 73: ...stantial battery power therefore when in battery only mode select the shortest time practical a Hibernate Mode Power Management or Manual Method When hibernation is used your computer turns off and when you power up again everything is restored exactly as you left it including programs and documents you may not have saved or closed Everything in memory gets saved to the HDD and the monitor and har...

Page 74: ...wer in your notebook computer It also gives you the benefit of getting right back to your work without waiting for the computer to restart Standby turns off your monitor and hard disks placing your entire system in a low power state When you return to your computer restores your desktop exactly as you left it It is recommended that you do not enter standby mode with less than 20 battery power 5 Cl...

Page 75: ... Hibernate Shut down assigned to the Power button and or Rest F9 key Also select the action Do nothing Standby Hibernate associated with closing the computer lid The Rest key is assigned to the Fn F9 key combination See Basic Power Management Schemes on page 57 for a better understanding of Standby and Hibernate modes 5 Click OK to set your power management options and close the window You can ret...

Page 76: ...ur old hard drive For system boot with CD ROM under the Boot menu in System setup set Bootable CD Check to Enabled and set Boot Device Priority is ordered starting from the DVD CD ROM When you are ready to install the new HDD use the Recovery CD ROM to install the device driver Re Installing Windows and Device Drivers Use the System Recovery CD to re install the Operating System and System Softwar...

Page 77: ...mum display of 1024x768 about 786 432 pixels The number of colours the LCD can display is measured by how many bits the LCD uses to represent each pixel 16 bit colour can support 64 K 65 536 colours 32 bit colour can support 16 M 16 8 million colours All these video modes can be displayed on an external monitor However if you disconnect an external monitor that was attached to your computer and th...

Page 78: ... View mode is the basic display mode which displays same view on all the display devices connected to a system Dual View mode is the Extended screen mode supported in Windows which displays separate views on each display devices connected to a system The default setting on your system is Single View mode Setting Dual View Mode To set Dual View mode on your system 1 Connect peripheral display devic...

Page 79: ...nds Return to Stand Alone Mode To reset the system to Stand Alone mode 1 Click on the Notebook icon in the left hand side of the Devices tab 2 Click Apply 3 Click OK Adjusting the LCD Display You may wish to adjust the LCD Liquid Crystal Display when you begin using your computer A TFT Thin Film Transistor LCD does not require adjustment for contrast because the contrast is set to remain at maximu...

Page 80: ...n current and new options Memory Module You can increase system memory by installing an optional 128 256 or 512 MB memory module Memory Limitations Certain applications require more memory to run The requirements for most applications is listed on the box it is packed in If your system does not have sufficient memory you should upgrade as outlined in this section Before You Install Memory To preve...

Page 81: ...possible system problems use only an approved memory module in your computer Installing a Memory Module Handle a memory module carefully Hold them only by the edges To install a memory module 1 Turn off the computer unplug the AC adapter and remove the battery 2 Turn the computer over so that the bottom faces up 3 Using a screwdriver remove the screw that holds the memory module compartment door i...

Page 82: ...lign the connector on the memory module with the connector of the slot 7 Push the memory module into the slot at a slight angle until the connectors are fully engaged 8 Push down on the edge of the memory module until the module snaps into place 9 Align the memory module compartment door with the compartment and push the door down until it snaps into place 10 Reinstall the screw you removed in ste...

Page 83: ...on AntiVirus proceed as follows Click Start Programs Norton AntiVirus Norton AntiVirus 2002 Windows Help and Support Run Windows Help and Support to find problem that may be affecting your computer To run Windows Help and Support proceed as follows Click Start Help Reinstalling Software If for some reason your system crashes you may corrupt your HDD Windows Operating system and or some of your dev...

Page 84: ...ction with the keyboard or peripheral devices Your computer may be in Suspend or Rest mode Tap the touchpad to resume from Suspend or press the power button to resume from rest PC Card does not work correctly Make sure that the PC Card is inserted left side up in the PC Card slot Check that the card is inserted fully into the slot If you are using a PC Card modem check the modem cable connections ...

Page 85: ...ower cord connected to an AC wall outlet Check the brightness and contrast controls on the monitor Does the program appear on the LCD panel instead of the external monitor If so press Fn F5 to switch to the monitor Try turning the monitor off and on again Only the LCD Display works when system returns from Power management mode while in Multimonitor mode The system resets to the original BIOS setu...

Page 86: ...2 Double click the Display icon to open the Display properties 3 Select Settings 4 Click the Advanced button 5 Click the Adapter tab 6 Adjust the Refresh rate to optimal or other selections until you see the CRT clearly Problem Action My modem doesn t connect to services or disconnects during communication If your modem has difficulty in connecting to on line services and sustaining communications...

Page 87: ... line service your screen may display garbage characters or after images in screen transitions This problem is caused by a mismatch of the terminal modes between communications service and communications programs You need to match the terminal modes to each other Refer to the user s guide of the communications program you re using Reports error message that insufficient Hard Disk space is availabl...

Page 88: ...dard Installation Option will SAVE all user data files on your hard disk and restore your operating system to normal The User Installation Option will DESTROY all data on your hard disk If you have any data files or other software you do not wish to lose make a backup of these files to a diskette or other medium using a backup utility before proceeding Samsung is NOT responsible for any data loss ...

Page 89: ...half sine Shock nonoperating 60 G for 11 ms half sine Lithium Ion Smart Battery Long Life Standard Normal Weight 460g 200g Nominal open circuit voltage 7 4 VDC 7800 mAh 7 4 VDC 3600mAh Capacity typical 58 0 whr 26 64 whr Charging time approximate with computer turned off typical 3 0 hr 1 5 hr Charging time approximate with computer turned on typical 5 0 hr 2 5 hr Average battery life with no power...

Page 90: ...c input output 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 p...

Page 91: ...second 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 alternating current VCC Voltag...

Page 92: ...lash 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 floppy disk hard drive or compact disc B...

Page 93: ...rectly 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 in turn speeds up the performance o...

Page 94: ...d through an I O address I O address I O stands for input output Peripheral devices such as printers are addressed through the I O port address IRQ interrupt request line The IRQ is a hardware line that a device 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 ...

Page 95: ...puter components to work with your system With this type of operating system you normally do not need to set jumpers on devices or set memory addresses or IRQs RAM random access memory The computer s system memory 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 ...

Page 96: ...he 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 Zoomed video Zoomed video technology enables zoom video PC Card to transfer data directly from the card to video and audio systems without going through the microprocessor T...