Samsung NP275, User Manual

Page 1: ...User Guide ...

Page 2: ...ireless Network Optional 61 Using the TPM Security Device Optional 69 Samsung Software Update 70 Using the Security Slot Chapter 3 Settings and Upgrade 72 LCD Brightness Control 73 Easy Settings Optional 74 BIOS Setup 76 Setting a Boot Password 79 Changing the Boot Priority 80 Upgrading Memory 82 Battery Chapter 4 Backup Restore 87 Samsung Recovery Solution Optional Chapter 5 Appendix 100 Importan...

Page 3: ...Before You Start 3 Safety Precautions 6 Proper Posture During Computer Use 20 Overview 23 Turning the Computer On and Off 28 Chapter 1 Getting Started ...

Page 4: ... using both the mouse and the touchpad This manual has been written for the Windows 7 operating system The descriptions and figures may differ depending on the installed operating system The User guide supplied with this computer may vary depending on your model Using the software The software described in the main text can be launched using the following menu path Start All Programs Start All Pro...

Page 5: ...d in any form or by any means electronic or mechanical without the consent of Samsung Electronics Co Ltd The information in this document is subject to change without notice due to improving the performance of the product Samsung Electronics shall not be liable for any data loss Please take care to avoid losing any important data and backup your data to prevent any such data loss OS and Software S...

Page 6: ...city due to the difference in capacity calculation E g For a 80GB HDD Windows represents the capacity as 74 5GB 80x1 000x1 000x1 000 byte 1 024x1 024x1 024 byte 74 505GB In addition the capacity representation in Windows may be even smaller because some programs such as Recovery may reside in a hidden area of the HDD About Memory Capacity Representation The memory capacity reported in Windows is l...

Page 7: ...ation for a long time This increases the risk that a malfunction or damage to the product will occur Do not touch the computer vents or the connected AC adapter for extended periods while the computer is on Contact with the vent or the connected AC adapter for extended periods may result in low temperature burns such as redness on the skin Avoid blocking the vent at the bottom or side of the compu...

Page 8: ... bend the power cord excessively or do not place a heavy object over the power cord It is especially important to keep the power cord out of reach of infants and pets If the cord is damaged it may cause electric shock or fire Power Related The power plug and wall outlet figures may differ depending on the country specifications and the product model Do not touch the main plug or power cord with we...

Page 9: ...re AC Adapter Usage Precautions Connect the power cord to the AC adapter firmly Otherwise there is a danger of fire due to an incomplete contact Use only the AC adapter supplied with the product Using another adapter may cause the screen to flicker Do not place heavy objects on top of or step onto the power cord or AC adapter to avoid damaging the power cord or AC adapter If the cord is damaged th...

Page 10: ...recautions Do not use the computer in a badly ventilated location such as on bedding on a pillow or cushion etc and do not use it in a location such as a room with floor heating as it may cause the computer to overheat Take care that the computer vents on the side or the bottom are not blocked especially in these environments If the vents are blocked the computer may overheat and it may cause a co...

Page 11: ...en computer may cause electric shock or fire hazard Never heat the product or battery or put the product or battery into a fire Do not put or use the product or battery in a hot location such as a sauna inside a vehicle exposed to the heat and so on There is a danger of an explosion or fire Take care not to allow metal objects such as a key or clip to touch the battery terminal metal parts If a me...

Page 12: ... your skin Upgrade Related Be sure to upgrade the computer by yourself only if you have sufficient knowledge and ability If this is not the case ask for assistance from the service center or an authorized engineer for the upgrade Be sure to upgrade only the parts specified in the user manual according to the procedures described in the user manual Do not disassemble any other parts or devices by y...

Page 13: ...her items such as the adapter mouse books etc take care not to press anything against the notebook computer If a heavy object is pressed against the notebook computer a white spot or stain may appear on the LCD Therefore take care not to apply any pressure to the notebook In this case place the notebook computer in a separate compartment away from other objects Before upgrading the computer be sur...

Page 14: ...osal method may differ depending on your country and region Dispose of the used battery in an appropriate way Do not throw or disassemble the battery and do not put it into water This may cause an injury fire or explosion Use only a battery authorized by Samsung Electronics Failure to do so may cause an explosion Avoid contact with metal objects such as car keys or clips when keeping or carrying a...

Page 15: ...he computer temperature increases there is a danger of burning yourself Connect only permitted devices to the connectors or ports of the computer Failure to do so may cause electric shock and fire Close the LCD panel only after checking if the notebook computer is turned off The temperature may rise and cause overheating and deformation of the product Do not press the Eject Button while the CD ROM...

Page 16: ...perclip should not be used while the disk is in motion Make sure to use the emergency disk eject method only when the Optical Disk Drive has stopped There is a danger of injury Do not place your face close to the Optical Disk Drive tray when it is operating There is a danger of injury due to an abrupt ejection Check CDs for cracks and damage prior to use It may damage the disc and cause problems w...

Page 17: ...ger of an accident Be sure to use an authorized Samsung Electronics service center To connect a device that is not manufactured or authorized by Samsung Electronics inquire at your service center before connecting the device There is a danger of damaging the product Security and Movement Related When moving the product turn the power off and separate all connected cables first The product might be...

Page 18: ...elf The data may be lost when an external impact is applied to the disk while disassembling or assembling the computer The data may be lost when the computer is turned off or reset by a power failure while the hard disk drive is operating The data may be lost and irrecoverable due to a computer virus infection The data may be lost if the power is turned off while running a program Sudden impact or...

Page 19: ... power outlet If the plug pins are not inserted into the center of the holes the plug pins are only inserted up to half their length In this case reconnect the power plug You have to insert the power plug into the outlet when the power indicator LED of the power outlet is lit green If the power is connected properly the power indicator LED remains green Otherwise the power indicator LED is turned ...

Page 20: ...port of the computer Auto Adapter In flight Cigar Socket Cigar Plug DC Plug When Using the Airplane Charging Coverter Depending on the airplane you have to use the auto adapter and charging converter Connect the airplane charging converter optional to the auto adapter optional and then insert the airplane power input jack into the power outlet Charging Converter 1 Connect this end to the auto adap...

Page 21: ...Posture Adjust the heights of desks and chairs appropriate to your height The heights are to be adjusted so that your arm forms a right angle when you place your hand over the keyboard while sitting down on a chair Adjust the height of the chair so that your heels are comfortably placed on the floor Do not use the computer while you are lying down but only while you are sitting down Do not use the...

Page 22: ...before using the computer When entering contents printed on a paper into the computer use a static paper holder so that the height of the paper is almost equal to that of the monitor Hand Position Keep your arm at a right angle as shown by the figure Keep the line from your elbow to your hand straight Do not place your palm over the keyboard while typing Do not hold the mouse with excessive force ...

Page 23: ...n Please check the equalizer default setting before first usage To prevent possible hearing damage do not listen at high volume levels for long periods Use Time Break Time Take a break for 10 minutes or more after a 50 minute period when working for more than one hour Illumination Do not use the computer in dark locations The illumination level for computer use must be as bright as for reading a b...

Page 24: ...a operating status 2 Microphone Optional You can use the built in microphone 3 Camera Optional Using this camera you can take still pictures and record video You can take a picture or make a movie using the Charms Start Camera 4 LCD The screen images are displayed here 5 Speaker A device used to generate sound 6 Power Button Turns the computer on and off 7 Keyboard A device to enter data by pressi...

Page 25: ...g capital letters to be typed without holding the Shift button down On Upper case alphabetic input Off Lower case alphabetic input 3 Charge Status This shows the power source and the battery charge status Green When the battery is fully charged or the battery is not installed Red or orange When the battery is being charged Off When the computer is running on battery power without being connected t...

Page 26: ...D titles A CD Drive is optional The installed drive may differ depending on the model specifications 2 USB Port You can connect USB devices to the USB port such as a keyboard mouse digital camera etc 3 Security Slot You can secure the computer by connecting a lock and cable to the Security Slot ...

Page 27: ...t A port used to connect a monitor TV or projector supporting a 15pin D SUB interface You can connect a VGA adapter optional 5 Digital Video Audio Port HDMI Optional You can connect an HDMI cable to this port Using this port you can enjoy digital video and audio on the TV 6 USB Port Optional You can connect USB devices to the USB port such as a keyboard mouse digital camera etc You can distinguish...

Page 28: ...ithium Ion rechargeable battery that supplies power to the computer 2 Battery Latches The latch used to remove or install the battery 3 Memory Compartment Cover Hard Disk Drive Compartment Cover The main memory and hard disk drive is installed inside the cover Overview ...

Page 29: ...n the power LED is lit About Windows Activation When you turn the computer on for the first time the Windows activation screen appears Follow the activation procedures according to the instructions on the screen to use the computer Adjusting the screen brightness When the computer runs on battery power the LCD brightness is automatically set to low Press the key combination to increase the screen ...

Page 30: ...talled operating system please turn the computer off according to the procedures for the purchased operating system Save all your data before clicking on Shut down If Easy Settings is installed the system shutdown location may differ Click z Start x Shut down mode to shutdown the computer z x z x or Turning the Computer On and Off ...

Page 31: ...necting an External Display Device 43 Connecting an External Digital Device 52 Adjusting the Volume 53 Wired Network 55 Wireless Network Optional 58 Using the TPM Security Device Optional 61 Samsung Software Update 69 Using the Security Slot 70 Chapter 2 Using the computer ...

Page 32: ...differ from the actual keyboard The keyboard may differ depending on your country The following mainly describes the shortcut keys Shortcut Keys Press both the Fn key and hot key at the same time Alternatively press the Fn Lock key as well as a hot key to use the hot key functions more easily Method 1 Shortcut Keys Method 2 1 2 Shortcut Keys ...

Page 33: ...al monitor when an external monitor or TV is connected to the computer Touchpad Turns the Touchpad function on or off When using an external mouse only you can turn the Touchpad off Mute Press this button to turn the audio on or off Volume Control Controls the volume Silent Mode Reduces the Fan noise so that users can use the computer without hearing noise Airplane Mode Turns all wireless network ...

Page 34: ...s without pressing the Fn key On You can use the hot key functions without pressing the Fn key Off You can use a hot key function by pressing the Fn key the hot key at the same time If the hot keys do not work properly you have to install the Easy Settings Performs the right click mouse function touchpad Keyboard ...

Page 35: ... the driver provided by the corresponding manufacturer is recommended Touch the touchpad with your fingers only Anything other than your fingers such as a ball point pen will not be recognized by the touchpad If you touch the Touchpad or press the Touchpad buttons while booting up the Windows boot time may be extended Checking the touchpad manufacturer Click the Start Control Panel Hardware and So...

Page 36: ... want Alternatively press the left touchpad button twice quickly ClickClick TapTap or Right Button Function This corresponds to clicking the right mouse button Press the right touchpad button once The corresponding pop up menu appears Click Drag Function Dragging refers to moving an item to another place after selecting it Press and hold down the left touchpad button over an item you want to drag ...

Page 37: ...ctions Page Move Function Configuring the Gesture Function Some gesture functions may not be configured In this case you can configure them using the following path 1 When using the Elan driver Click the Start Control Panel Hardware and Sound Mouse Touchpad Options button When using the Synaptics driver Click the Start Control Panel Hardware and Sound Mouse Device Settings tab Settings button 2 Th...

Page 38: ...the Touchpad If you place two fingers over the Touchpad and move them up down left or right the screen is scrolled up down left or right accordingly or Zoom Functions If you place two fingers over the Touchpad together or apart the current image or text is zoomed in or out Zoom out Zoom in or Touchpad ...

Page 39: ...to locking when connecting USB mouse When using the Elan driver Click Start Control Panel Hardware and Sound Mouse Touchpad and check the Disable When external USB mouse plug in option This will turn the touchpad off when a USB mouse is connected When using the Synaptics driver Click Start Control Panel Hardware and Sound Mouse Device Settings and check the Disable internal pointing device when ex...

Page 40: ...refore the figures may differ from the real ones Using a CD that is not in the shape of a circle is not recommended Using CD Drive 1 Press the Eject button of the optical disk drive at the side of the computer Emergency Hole Eject Button Status Indicator 2 When the CD tray opens insert a CD or DVD and push the tray in until it clicks 3 Push the CD tray inward until it clicks The CD drive status in...

Page 41: ...lti card slot in the direction printed on the slot For memory cards marked with you must insert them into a specified adapter and then insert the adapter into the multi card slot Inserting such memory cards directly into the multi card slot without using a specified adapter may damage the computer The computer may not recognize the device depending on the status of the specified adapter The data t...

Page 42: ...ge appears click Continue Without Scanning This will proceed to Step 2 above 3 You can save move and delete data by double clicking the corresponding drive You can only use the card after formatting it The device name of the card drive may differ depending on your computer model To remove a memory card Remove the card as following depending on the model Push the card to eject it Then hold the tip ...

Page 43: ...the touchpad and select Format 3 Click Start to the formatting To use a card to exchange data with a digital device such as a digital camera formatting the data using the digital device is recommended When you try to use a card which is formatted in the computer in another digital device you may have to format the card again in the device You cannot format write or delete data from a SD or SDHC ca...

Page 44: ...a display device to a port that provides the better visual quality Before you start check the port and cable of the external display device and then connect the display device to the computer Due to restrictions of the operating system the DualView function is not supported for Windows 7 Starter About the connection cable Users should additionally purchase the necessary connection cables D SUB Cab...

Page 45: ...ce pressing the key while holding down the key changes the selection select a display device LCD CRT LCD CRT Clone LCD CRT Dual View If the screen is not switched even if you press the key combination you have to install the Easy Settings program Alternatively to set up dual view Open the Display Settings window in the Control Panel select Monitor 2 and select the Expand to fit to this monitor che...

Page 46: ... HDMI port connect the computer to the DVI IN port When connecting the computer to a TV switch the external input mode of the TV to HDMI 2 Press the key combination once Then the setting screen appears where you can select the monitor mode Since pressing the key while holding down the key changes the selection select a display device HDMI LCD HDMI Clone LCD HDMI Dual View External Monitor TV is no...

Page 47: ... and then clicking the symbol The screen images and terms may differ from actual product depending on the computer model and driver version For Intel graphics cards 1 Right click over the Desktop and select Graphics Properties If a window appears where you can select the mode select Basic Mode and click OK 2 Click Display General Settings select Customize Aspect Ratio in the Scaling field fit the ...

Page 48: ...play Device For AMD graphics cards 1 Right click on the Desktop and select Graphics Properties Desktops and Displays My Digital Flat Panels Scaling Options Digital Flat Panel 2 Adjust the size to the edges of the TV screen using the resize bar and click Apply ...

Page 49: ...er the Desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel 2 In the Select a Task window in the left panel select the Dispaly Adjust Desktop Size and Positon item and then click Resize Desktop 3 Resize the Desktop using the resize bars so that the four arrows at the corners of the Desktop are placed in the corners of the TV and then click OK Horizontal Resize Bar Vertical Resize Bar ...

Page 50: ...ntrol icon in the notification area at the bottom right of the Desktop and select Playback Devices Alternatively click the Control Panel Hardware and Sound Sound 2 Change the setting to Digital Audio HDMI HDMI Device or Digital Output Device click Set Default and click OK HDMI Output Device may not appear on the playback device list depending on the computer model In this case turn on the TV conne...

Page 51: ...iption is only for Windows 7 8 and models with AMD PowerXpress technology Adding programs for PowerXpress graphics technology You have to register the program to run some functions of a program using the external graphics chipset Some programs are pre registered To register more programs complete the following steps Unregistered programs will run using the internal graphics chipset You can registe...

Page 52: ...e external graphics chipset To run a program using the external graphics graphic chipset you have to register the program in the NVIDIA Panel Some programs are pre registered To register more programs e g 3D games etc complete the following steps 1 Right click over the Desktop and select NVIDIA Panel 2 Select 3D Settings Manage 3D settings in the left pane and select the Program Settings tab 3 In ...

Page 53: ... disk so that you can copy or move the files on the device 1 Connect the USB port of the notebook computer and the USB port of the digital device such as a camera using the USB cable Both the computer and the digital device must be turned on You have to additionally purchase the USB cable necessary to connect the computer and the device Camera Camcorder 2 The Auto run window appears Click Open fol...

Page 54: ... adjust the volume Mute Using the Sound Recorder The procedures to record sound using the Windows Recorder are described below 1 Connect a microphone to the microphone jack You can also use the internal MIC 2 Right click over the Volume icon on the taskbar and select Recording Device 3 Check if the microphone is set as the default recording device If this is the case it is already set as the defau...

Page 55: ...t of the Desktop and select Playback Devices Alternatively click the Control Panel Hardware and Sound Sound 2 Right click over the Speakers and select Properties 3 Select the SoundAlive tab and select one of the modes Basic Mode Music Select this mode to listen to music Movie Select this mode to watch a movie Speech Emphasizes voice over other sounds Silver Silver mode is for people who have diffi...

Page 56: ...entative model Therefore the figures may differ from the real ones Connecting to a Wired LAN through Windows 1 Connect a LAN cable to the computer s LAN port 2 Click Start Control Panel Network and Internet Network and Sharing Center and click on Change adapter settings in the left menu pane 3 Select Local Area Connection and click the right button of the touch pad and select Properties The LAN De...

Page 57: ...stall in the screen shown in the figure above You can add clients services and protocols 5 Configure the IP settings When using DHCP select Obtain an IP address automatically To use a static IP address select Use the following IP address and set the IP address manually When not using DHCP ask your network administrator for the IP address 6 When you have completed the settings click the OK button T...

Page 58: ...nnecting a wired LAN while using a wireless LAN may not activate the Wake On LAN function Set the Wireless LAN to Disable to use the Wake On LAN function Wake On LAN feature may not work while using Hybrid power saving feature For Windows 7 Wake On LAN is not supported Ping When connected to a 100Mbps 1Gbps wired LAN and the computer exits Sleep hibernation mode a message appears informing you of ...

Page 59: ... functions may be provided The descriptions below are for computer models with a Wireless LAN card or device A Wireless LAN device is optional The pictures in this manual may differ from the actual product depending on your wireless LAN device model If the wireless LAN is turned off press the key combination to turn it on What is an Access Point AP An AP is a network device that bridges wired and ...

Page 60: ...y Windows 1 If you click the Network Connections icon in the system tray a list of available APs appears If you select an AP to connect to the Connect button appears AP List 2 Click Connect If a network key is set for the AP enter the network key and then click Connect For the network key please ask your network administrator 3 When Connected to the AP is displayed click the Close button You can a...

Page 61: ...ailable APs Or the wireless LAN is disconnected If the wireless LAN is turned off press the key combination to turn it on When you are not connected to the Internet This is indicated by the wireless LAN icon in the system tray of the Taskbar In this case you have to check the IP address settings Please contact your network administrator and reconfigure the IP address When APs are found but your co...

Page 62: ...n is only supported for models with TPM security chip For more information refer to the online help for the program The program version described in this manual is subject to change and the screenshots and terms used in this manual may differ from the actual product Setting Up the TPM To use the TPM function you have to complete the following steps 1 Initializing the TPM chip Initializes the authe...

Page 63: ...omputer When the Samsung logo screen appears press the F2 key repeatedly 2 If the BIOS screen appears select the Security TPM Configuration item and press Enter Phoenix SecureCore Tiano Setup SysInfo Supervisor Password User Password HDD Password Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Set HDD Password Password on Boot Advanced Security Boot Clear Clear Clear Enter Enter Enter Enabled TPM Config...

Page 64: ... instructions 10Press the F10 key to save the changes The computer automatically restarts Initialization of the TPM chip has been completed Now install the TPM program and register the TPM program Installing the TPM program You can install the TPM program as follows Install the program according to the procedures below This program is only provided for models with Samsung Recovery Solution and the...

Page 65: ...click Next If the status not initialized message appears click Yes If you backup the emergency recovery file to an external storage device according to the instructions of the Initialization Wizard you can use the TPM security device more safely 3 Select a Security Platform Feature and set a basic user password 4 Complete the registration according to the instructions 5 The user registration for t...

Page 66: ...ems Windows XP Professional Windows Vista Business Enterprise Ultimate Windows 7 Professional Enterprise Ultimate 1 Right click over the folder or file to be encrypted and select Encrypt from the pop up menu 2 If the Confirm Attribute Changes window appears select the range to apply the encryption to and click OK This dialog box only appears when the folder is encrypted If the current operating sy...

Page 67: ...ns Decrypting an encrypted folder file 1 Right click over an encrypted folder file and select Decrypt from the pop up window 2 If the user authentication window appears enter the basic user password you entered when registering the user and click OK 3 The folder file is decrypted Using the virtual drive Personal Secure Drive PSD The virtual drive PSD is a virtual space to save and manage confident...

Page 68: ...ve PSD is not loaded To use the virtual drive PSD the virtual drive PSD should be loaded first If it is not loaded you can load it according to the procedures below 1 Right click over the Security Platform icon in the system tray of the Taskbar and select Personal Secure Drive Load from the pop up menu 2 In the load window enter the basic user password and click OK 3 If you click Start Computer yo...

Page 69: ...ontents and click Next 6 Click Next and then Finish 7 Now the virtual drive has been deleted Deleting the existing authentication information saved on the TPM chip 1 Click the Start Control Panel Programs Uninstall Program Infineon TPM Professional Package and click Uninstall 2 If the message window appears click Yes to remove the program 3 If the Infineon Security Platform message appears click N...

Page 70: ...rming the update only when you are connected to the internet SW Update does not provide any updates for device drivers or software programs installed separately by the user 1 Click Start All Programs Samsung SW Update 2 If the program is running for the first time the User Agreement for personal information use appears Click Agree 3 The SW Update program runs Select the items that you want to upda...

Page 71: ...er by connecting a lock and cable to the Security Slot To use this feature you have to purchase the lock and cable additionally To use the lock and cable refer to the product manual Tie the lock and cable to a fixed object and install the other end of the cable to the security slot ...

Page 72: ...Chapter 3 Settings and Upgrade LCD Brightness Control 72 Easy Settings Optional 73 BIOS Setup 74 Setting a Boot Password 76 Changing the Boot Priority 79 Upgrading Memory 80 Battery 82 ...

Page 73: ... 2 Click Change the settings of the currently configured mode 3 Adjust the display brightness adjustment menu bar and click the Save the changes button Saving battery power consumption Decreases the LCD brightness when the computer is running on battery power to save battery power consumption LCD bad pixels principle of computer Samsung observes the specifications regarding strict quality and reli...

Page 74: ...onfigure Boot Optimization Power Button settings Lid Open Action General You can configure USB Charging Silent Mode Keyboard backlit User Account Control Power Management You can configure Power Plan high performance power saving Samsung optimal mode Eco Mode the power saving settings and the display settings Wireless Network You can configure whether to use the Bluetooth and Wi Fi options Wired N...

Page 75: ...o malfunction or crash take care when configuring the BIOS The functions of the BIOS setup are subject to change for product function enhancement purposes The BIOS Setup menus and items may differ depending on your computer model Entering the BIOS Setup 1 Turn the computer on 2 When the booting screen SAMSUNG logo appears press the F2 key to enter the BIOS Setup 3 After a moment the BIOS setup scr...

Page 76: ...ding passwords Boot This menu enables you to configure peripherals and booting related settings such as the boot priority Exit Used to exit the Setup either saving the changes or not System Setup Keys In the Setup you have to use the keyboard F1 Press to view the Setup Help Up Down Keys Press to move up and down F5 F6 Press to change the item value F9 Press to load the default Setup settings ESC P...

Page 77: ...bled The screen images and terms may differ from actual product depending on the computer model and driver version Setting a Supervisor Password If you set a Supervisor Password you need to enter the password when you turn the computer on or enter the BIOS Setup Setting only the Supervisor Password and User Password is not very secure You can use an HDD Password as well to increase the security le...

Page 78: ... advance Set the Password on boot item to Enabled Once a boot password is set you have to enter a password to boot up the computer Be sure to remember the password for later use Setting up a Hard Disk Drive Password Optional If you set a password for a hard disk drive it cannot be accessed from another computer Press Enter in the Set HDD Password item and define a password as described in Step 3 o...

Page 79: ... Set Supervisor Password item press Enter 2 In the Enter Current Password item enter the currently configured password and press Enter 3 Leave the Enter New Password item field empty and press Enter 4 Leave the Confirm New Password field empty and press Enter The password is deactivated For some models the password is only canceled if the Enter key is pressed in the Setup Notice window ...

Page 80: ... Priority item XXXXXXXX 6QWEJ2CF QWUG PCDNGF PVGTPCN 0 PCDNGF 2 1241 KUCDNGF 5OCTV CVVGT CNKDTCVKQP 3 Press the down key to move to the SATA HDD item and press the F6 key to move up to the top item Boot Menu Boot Priority Order 1 SATA HDD XXXXXXXXXXXX 2 USB CD N A 3 USB FDD N A 4 USB HDD N A 5 NETWORK N A 4 Press the F10 key to save the settings and exit Setup The highest boot priority device is n...

Page 81: ...move the battery before continuing It is recommended that you add a memory module with the same specification the same manufacturer and the same capacity The images used for the illustration are of a representative model therefore the images may differ from the the actual product Adding or Replacing Memory Modules 1 Remove the screw on the memory compartment cover at the bottom of the computer usi...

Page 82: ...y does not fit easily push the memory module down while pulling the memory module latches outward Memory module latches 4 Close the memory compartment cover and fasten the screw Removing a memory module Pull the memory module latches outward The memory module will pop up Remove the memory module out at an angle of 30 degrees ...

Page 83: ...ime after purchasing it charge the battery completely The images used for the illustration are of a representative model therefore the images may differ from the the actual product Installing Removing the Battery 1 Shutdown the system close the LCD panel and place the computer upside down on a flat surface 2 Pull the two battery latches outwards then remove the battery 3 To install the battery aga...

Page 84: ...ompleting the following procedures Confirming the battery charge in the Taskbar Disconnect the AC adapter and move the mouse cursor over the battery icon in the system tray of the Taskbar to confirm the remaining battery charge Battery Usage Time Information A battery is an expendable supply so when using it over a long time the capacity battery life is shortened If the battery life is reduced to ...

Page 85: ...wing screen appears select one of the modes Extending the Battery Life Optional In the Easy Settings program click General and set the Battery Life Extender to ON or OFF OFF This mode maintains 100 of the battery charge when using the computer on AC power In this case although the battery use time increases the battery life is reduced ON This mode maintains 80 of the battery charge when using the ...

Page 86: ...al product depending on the computer model and driver version 1 Disconnect the AC power adapter after turning off the computer 2 Turn the computer back on and press the F2 key to enter the Setup screen 3 Move to the Boot Smart Battery Calibration item using the direction keys and press Enter XXXXXXXX 0WO QEM 1HH PCDNG G RCF 0WO QEM 6QWEJ2CF QWUG PCDNGF PVGTPCN 0 PCDNGF 2 1241 KUCDNGF 5OCTV CVVGT C...

Page 87: ...Chapter 4 Backup Restore Samsung Recovery Solution Optional 87 ...

Page 88: ...s document may differ from actual product If your computer does not have an internal ODD you need an external ODD connected to your computer to use the Backup Function or Restore Function using DVDs The System Software function may not be provided depending on the program version Samsung Recovery Solution Functions Backup Restore Functions Backup Function Backs up drive C or required folders and f...

Page 89: ...can restore the computer to the Initial Status using the Complete Restore function An Initial Status Backup is only performed once immediately after the computer is purchased 1 If you turn the power on for the first time the Register Windows screen appears If you register Windows according to the instructions on the screen the computer will be restarted 2 After the computer has been restarted the ...

Page 90: ... the key when the boot screen SAMSUNG logo appears After a moment the computer boots up in Restoration mode and the Samsung Recovery Solution screen appears For computers supporting the touch screen function the touch screen function does not work during Restore Mode In this case please use the touchpad or mouse 2 If the initial menu screen appears click Restore If you click Select by Symptom the ...

Page 91: ...y during the booting sequence Since a Complete Restore deletes all user data as well as additionally installed programs please backup your important data first using the Data Backup function before running Complete Restore 4 The computer boots up into restoration mode and the restoration progress message appears If you click OK the restoration begins The restoration may take some time please wait ...

Page 92: ...ion 2 Enter a description of the current status of the computer and click Next After connecting a DVD drive or removable storage device you can specify the DVD drive or removable storage device as the Save Path Select Drive D Select the DVD drive 3 When the option selection item appears select an option and click Next The LiveImaging and System Software Backup functions are supported as options fo...

Page 93: ...and DVD RW formats If the LiveImaging option has been selected the Complete Backup operation begins without the computer being restarted 5 Continue with the Complete Backup operation by following the instructions 6 When the Restart the System message appears after the backup is complete click OK to restart the system If the LiveImaging option has been selected the computer is not restarted Samsung...

Page 94: ...click Complete Restore 3 Select a Complete Backup restoration point in the restoration point selection screen and click the Next button The system is restarted 4 The restoration progress message appears after the computer boots up in restoration mode If you click OK the restoration begins If multiple DVDs have been used for a Complete Backup whenever burning a DVD is completed the Insert the next ...

Page 95: ...d up and then click the Next button 3 Enter a description for the backup in the Description field so that you can easily recognize it later and specify the Save Path If your computer has a DVD Writer you can specify the DVD drive as the Save Path Select Drive D Select the DVD drive If you have specified a hard disk drive or a removable disk as the Save Path the SamsungRecovery SamsungData folder i...

Page 96: ... backing up to another drive Proceed to Step 2 2 When the initial menu screen appears click Restore and then click Data Restore 3 Select a backup item to be restored in the backup list and click the Next button 4 Select a folder for the restoration and click the Next button Data Restore begins 5 When Data Restore is completed check if the data has been restored to the specified folder Samsung Reco...

Page 97: ... later Therefore the function may not be supported depending on the version The System Software Installation Function only works in Microsoft Windows Installing System Software 1 When the initial menu screen appears click System Software System Software Installation 2 Move to the Easy Software Manager Using the Easy Software Manager you can install device drivers and applications 3 After the insta...

Page 98: ...e programs are saved to that folder Take care to not delete the folder 3 If you click the Next button the Software Backup begins If you have selected the DVD drive as the Save Path the Insert a blank DVD message appears Insert a blank DVD and click the OK button 4 After the backup the System Software Backup is completed message appears If you want to install the System Software Programs backed up ...

Page 99: ...n of the hard disk drive HDD in Windows is different from the product specifications The capacity of the storage device HDD of the manufacturer is calculated assuming that 1KB 1 000 Bytes However the operating system Windows calculates the storage device capacity assuming that 1KB 1 024 Bytes and therefore the capacity representation of the HDD in Windows is smaller than the actual capacity This i...

Page 100: ...portant Safety Information 100 Replacement Parts and Accessories 102 Regulatory Compliance Statements 104 WEEE Symbol Information 117 Samsung Packaging Take Back Program 118 Product Specifications 119 Glossary 121 Index 125 ...

Page 101: ...ing to power your equipment is easily accessible in case of fire or short circuit If your computer has a voltage selector switch make sure that the switch is in the proper position for your area Openings in the computer case are provided for ventilation Do not block or cover these openings Make sure you provide adequate space at least 6 inches 15 cm around the system for ventilation when you set u...

Page 102: ... 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 When installing and operating devices please refer to safety requirements in the user guide 2 Devices c...

Page 103: ...RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS Laser Safety All systems equipped with CD or DVD drives comply with the appropriate safety standards including IEC 60825 1 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 St...

Page 104: ...try 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 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 mus...

Page 105: ...ntact during normal operation Some circumstances require restrictions on wireless devices Examples of common restrictions are listed on the next page Radio frequency wireless communication can interfere with equipment on commercial aircraft Current aviation regulations require wireless devices to be turned off while traveling in an airplane 802 11ABGN also known as wireless Ethernet or Wifi and Bl...

Page 106: ...h that the antenna is very close or touching any exposed parts of the body especially the face or eyes while transmitting Do not operate the radio or attempt to transmit data unless the antenna is connected if not the radio may be damaged Use in specific environments The use of wireless devices in hazardous locations is limited by the constraints posed by the safety directors of such environments ...

Page 107: ...st accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation 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 installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio fre...

Page 108: ...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 the United States of America if an FCC ID number is on the system label This device is restricted to indoor use due to its operation in the 5 15 to 5 25 GHz frequency range FCC requires this product to be used indoors for the frequency range 5 15 to 5 25 GHz to r...

Page 109: ... are conducted using standard operating positions accepted by the FCC with the wireless transmitting at its highest certified power level in all tested frequency bands Although the SAR is determined at the highest certified power level the actual SAR level of the device while operating can be well below the maximum value This is because the device is designed to operate at multiple power levels so...

Page 110: ... reduce potential radio interference to other users the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power EIRP is not more than that required for successful communication To prevent radio interference to the licensed service this device is intended to be operated indoors and away from windows to provide maximum shielding Equipment or its transmit antenn...

Page 111: ...orization to use it Contact manufacturer for service Si l appareil est équipé d une bande 2 4 G ou 5 G Des dispositifs de basse puissance de type radio LAN périphériques de communication sans fil par radiofréquence RF fonctionnant sur une bande de 2 4GHz 5GHz sont peut être intégrés dans votre appareil Cette section est applicable uniquement si ces dispositifs sont présents Consultez l étiquette d...

Page 112: ...arés par l utilisateur Ne les modifiez en aucune façon La modification d un dispositif sans fil annulera votre autorisation à son utilisation Contactez le fabricant pour la réparation Brazil Este produto esta homologado pela ANATEL de acordo com os procedimentos regulamentados pela Resolucao 242 2000 e atende aos requisitos tecnicos aplicados Este equipamento opera em caráter secundário isto é não...

Page 113: ...ce use 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 the European Union or associated areas if a CE mark with a Notified Body Registration Number and the Alert Symbol is on the system label The power output of the wireless device or devices t...

Page 114: ...osiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 1999 5 CE Ελληνική Greek ΜΕ ΤΗΝ ΠΑΡΟΥΣΑ Samsung ΔΗΛΩΝΕΙ ΟΤΙ Notebook PC ΣΥΜΜΟΡΦΩΝΕΤΑΙ ΠΡΟΣ ΤΙΣ ΟΥΣΙΩΔΕΙΣ ΑΠΑΙΤΗΣΕΙΣ ΚΑΙ ΤΙΣ ΛΟΙΠΕΣ ΣΧΕΤΙΚΕΣ ΔΙΑΤΑΞΕΙΣ ΤΗΣ ΟΔΗΓΙΑΣ 1999 5 ΕΚ Français French Par la présente Samsung déclare que l appareil Notebook PC est conforme aux exigences essentielles et aux autres dispositions pertinentes de la directive 1999 5 CE...

Page 115: ...požiadavky a všetky príslušné ustanovenia Smernice 1999 5 ES Suomi Finnish Samsung vakuuttaa täten että Notebook PC tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 1999 5 EY oleellisten vaatimusten ja sitä koskevien direktiivin muiden ehtojen mukainen Svenska Swedish Härmed intygar Samsung att denna Notebook PC står I överensstämmelse med de väsentliga egenskapskrav och övriga relevanta bestämmelser som framgår av...

Page 116: ...a Restrictions Local Restriction of 802 11b 802 11g Radio Usage Note to integrator The following statements on local restrictions must be published in all end user documentation provided with the system or product incorporating the wireless product Due to the fact that the frequencies used by 802 11b 802 11g wireless LAN devices may not yet be harmonized in all countries 802 11b 802 11g products a...

Page 117: ...ent au dessus d un espace public aucun enregistrement n est nécessaire pour une distance de moins de 300m Pour une distance supérieure à 300m un enregistrement auprès de l IBPT est requise Pour une utilisation publique à l extérieur de bâtiments une licence de l IBPT est requise Pour les enregistrements et licences veuillez contacter l IBPT France The low band 5 15 5 35 GHz is for indoor use only ...

Page 118: ...ur website www samsung com in or contact our Helpline numbers 18002668282 180030008282 This product is RoHS compliant Correct disposal of batteries in this product Applicable in countries with separate collection systems This marking on the battery manual or packaging indicates that the batteries in this product should not be disposed of with other household waste at the end of their working life ...

Page 119: ...ll the following number for the locations nearest you CRT Processing LLC 877 278 0799 Kathy Severson Logistics contact Dispose unwanted electronics through an approved recycler To find the nearest recycling location go to our website www samsung com recyclingdirect Or call 877 278 0799 Samsung Packaging Take Back Program ...

Page 120: ...ternal AMD Radeon HD 7310 Internal AMD Radeon HD 8570M PowerXpress AMD Radeon HD 8750M PowerXpress Operating Environment Temperature 5 40 C for storage 10 35 C when operating Humidity 5 90 for storage 20 80 when operating AC DC Rating Optional Input 100 240VAC 50 60Hz Output 19VDC 2 1A 19VDC 3 16A PC Rating Optional 19VDC 2 1A 40W 19VDC 3 16A 60W Optional components may not be provided or differen...

Page 121: ... Windows are registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation The terms HDMI and HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface and the HDMI Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries All other product or company names mentioned herein are registered trademarks of their respective companies ENERGY STAR Partner As an ENERGY STAR Partner ...

Page 122: ... used nowadays This computer uses DDR SDRAM Device Manager An administrative tool used to manage computer devices You can add or remove hardware or update a device driver using the Device Manager DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol This refers to automatically allocating IP addresses to the users on the network by the network administrators Direct X An application interface developed to enabl...

Page 123: ...ers to a small image that represents a file that users can use IEEE802 XX This is a set fo specifications developed by the 802 committee of IEEE for the LAN connection method called XX LAN Local Area Network A communications network connecting computers printers and other devices within a local area such as within a building A LAN enables all connected devices to interact with other devices on the...

Page 124: ...if there are 2 hard disk drives PCMCIA Personal Computer Memory Card International Association card This is an extended card slot specification for mobile computers such as a notebook computer Not only a memory device but also most peripherals such as hard disk drives LAN cards etc can be connected to this card slot Protocol A protocol is a set of rules used by computers to communicate with each o...

Page 125: ...eted or moved TCP IPv4 This is a 4 byte 32 bit address system separated into each byte 8 bits by a dot and each byte is represented as a decimal number USB Universal Serial Bus This refers to a serial interface standard developed to replace the conventional interface standards such as Serial and PS 2 The data transmission specifications are one of the interface standards used to connect a computer...

Page 126: ...ightness 72 M Memory 80 Monitor Connection Output 43 Multi Card Slot 40 O Overview 23 P Password 76 Product Specifications 119 R Recorder 53 Recovery 87 S Safety Precautions 6 Scroll 37 Security Slot 70 Shortcut Key 31 Status Indicators 24 Supervisor Password 76 T Touchpad 34 U User Password 77 V Volume Control 53 W Wired Network 55 Wireless Network 58 ...