Samsung Q25, Getting Started

Page 1: ...Getting Started This chapter provides basic information for using this computer System overview and methods for general use are provided Chapter 1 Chapter 1 SAMSUNG Q25 BA68 02500A11 040429 ...

Page 2: ...1 2 SAMSUNG Q25 Manual Introducing The Computer Front View SAMSUNG Q25 Internet Wireless LAN button LCD Panel Keyboard Touchpad LCD Latch Status Lights LED Speakers Touchpad Button Power Button ...

Page 3: ...er 1 Getting Started Right View Left View Fan Vents Monitor Port USB Port 2 0 Infrared Port Modem port DC In Port LAN Port USB Port 2 0 1394 Port 6 Pin Microphone Jack PCMCIA Slot Headphone Jack Memory Card Slot ...

Page 4: ... View Bottom View SAMSUNG Q25 Wireless LAN module optional is installed in the mini PCI compartment N N N No o o ot t t te e e e Battery Latches Docking Connector Memory and Mini PCI Module Compartment Security Lock Port Battery ...

Page 5: ...ows you to use additional functions including CD drive and various types of ports C C C Ca a a au u u ut t t tii iio o o on n n n Top View Front View Computer Connector Hook Undock Button Hook Speaker You cannot use the LAN port and monitor port on your computer when it is con nected to the docking station Use the ports on the docking station instead ...

Page 6: ...1 6 SAMSUNG Q25 Manual SAMSUNG Q25 Right Side Left Side Computer Release Lever CD RW DVD ROM Combo Drive S PDIF Jack Auxiliary Hard Disk Drive Compartment Computer Release Lever ...

Page 7: ...ing Started Rear View Bottom View Serial Port PS 2 Port Security Lock Port Lever USB Ports 2 0 1394 Port 4 Pin Woofer Bass Speaker LAN port Parallel Port Monitor Port DC In Port Security Lock Port Screw To Fix Hard Disk ...

Page 8: ...g Off 1 Click the Start button on the Taskbar 2 Select Turn Off Computer 3 Click Turn Off from the Turn Off Computer window 1 8 SAMSUNG Q25 Manual SAMSUNG Q25 Power Button C C C Ca a a au u u ut t t tii iio o o on n n n If the system is not turned off properly due to a system error press and hold the power button for more than 4 seconds to turn the system off After doing so when you turn the syste...

Page 9: ...gister and change user accounts are provided below O Registering a new user 1 Click Start Control Panel 2 Click User Accounts Create a new account 3 Type a name for the new account and click Next 4 Select the account type and click Create Account The new user account has been created O Changing users 1 Click Start Log Off 2 Click Switch User 3 In the Windows Log On window select the desired user n...

Page 10: ...n to the icon or item to select and tap the touchpad once The click operation is also used to move the cursor during document operations O Double click Run Function Place a finger on the touchpad move the pointer on the screen to the item to run and quickly tap your finger on the touchpad twice Or double click the left touchpad button Touchpad buttons the two buttons below the touchpad provide ide...

Page 11: ...ion does not appear to work insert and run the system software CD click Install Driver in the Menu select Touchpad Driver and click Install O Drag Move Select Click and hold the left touchpad button on the point to drag and drag your finger to the desired location while holding down the touchpad button Place the touchpad pointer on the title bar of the window This button is held down C C C Ca a a ...

Page 12: ...de To use the computer again press the power button Makes the LCD screen dimmer Makes the LCD screen brighter Scrolls the screen up and down while the cursor position does not change in some applications Enables the numeric keypad In DOS mode pauses the scroll of the screen or exits a running program Move to the above screen Move to the below screen 1 12 SAMSUNG Q25 Manual SAMSUNG Q25 Using the Ke...

Page 13: ...ting Started Screen Adjustment Key Moves up and down pages or moves the cursor to the start or end of a line Application Key Provides the right button function of the touchpad Windows key Display start menu Key Function ...

Page 14: ...gram is launched as default Hot Keys About wireless LAN button for models with wireless LAN For models with wireless LAN you can use the Internet button to turn the wireless LAN on and off by completing the following procedures 1 Turn the computer on and press F2 to enter Setup 2 In the Advanced menu configure the Internet Button Mode item to Wireless On Off In models without wireless LAN the Inte...

Page 15: ... some applications Power Turns blue when the computer is turned on Blinks when the computer is in Standby mode Hard disk drive Blinks when the hard disk drive is in operation Turns blue when the battery is fully charged or Battery when the battery is not installed Turns amber when the battery is being charged Blinks when the battery is not properly installed Wireless LAN Turns on when wireless LAN...

Page 16: ...nd on 1 Turn on the system and enter Setup 2 In the Boot menu change the Brightness Control Mode option to User Control 3 Save the settings and exit Setup To save the battery charge When your computer is operating on battery power adjusting the LCD brightness level to dimmer diminishes the battery power consumption Bad pixels in the LCD The limits of the LCD manufacturing technology allow a maximu...

Page 17: ...t using keyboard Press Fn or Fn from the keyboard Using the Volume Control Program On the taskbar click the Volume icon and adjust the slide bars For advanced volume control options double click the Volume icon and adjust the settings in the Master Volume dialog ...

Page 18: ...nd back Place the legs naturally If necessary use a cushion to provide extra back support Avoid working postures that require twisting the body or neck Lighting Soft indirect lighting is recommended Position the display panel so that external light does not reflect off the screen Use curtains if necessary Work Habits Take periodic breaks and stretch out stiff muscles regularly Look outside the win...

Page 19: ...Introducing Windows This chapter provides basic information on using the computer s main operating system Windows Chapter 2 Chapter 2 ...

Page 20: ...ith in order for efficiently computer use Windows XP Tour A tour of the 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 Click the Title An explanation will appear on the lower part of the screen ...

Page 21: ... 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 Enables switching between English other languages text inputs and provides other text input services 2 3 Chapter 2 Introducing Windows Start Menu Start Button Taskbar System Tray with Clock Recycle Bin Language Bar ...

Page 22: ...older Stores Personal Documents My Computer Control Panel Help and Support Includes All Programs List of Programs Last Used The program item and location may be changed Click This Button to View the Start Menu Control Panel Help and Support Search Run My Computer Displays the contents of the hard disk the CD ROM drive the network drive and floppy disks It can also be used to search and open files ...

Page 23: ...indow Button Maximize Button Minimize Button Click Shared Files or the Local Disk to view the folders and files in it Folders Files What is a Drive A storage device in 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 v...

Page 24: ...rmation regarding computer use Click Start Help and Support Related help information appears when a search keyword is entered Displays Help Index Help Topics Troubleshooting Information Connect to Support Center The computer has to be connected to the Internet Computer information can be viewed and the problem can be diagnosed ...

Page 25: ...ocuments using WordPad is provided here O Creating a New Document 1 Click Start All Programs Accessories WordPad 2 Create and edit your document For more information about WordPad refer to on line Help O Saving a Document 1 Select File from the Menu and click Save 2 Click on the Save in field to specify a folder to save the file in enter the name of the file in the File Name field and click Save S...

Page 26: ...nd click Open O Printing a Document To print a document connect a printer to the computer For more information about connecting and configuring a printer please refer to the printer manual To print a WordPad document 1 Turn on the printer and insert paper 2 Open the WordPad file to print 3 Select File from the Menu and select Print 4 Click Properties adjust the printer options accordingly and clic...

Page 27: ...Using The Computer This chapter investigates various different functions of the computer and provides information on using the related application programs for them Chapter 3 Chapter 3 ...

Page 28: ... the LAN port and monitor port on your computer when it is connected to the docking station Disconnect the cables before docking your computer Using Q10 s docking station Q10 s docking station is compatible with Q20 model Q10 s docking station only supports USB 1 1 and you cannot use the memory card slot when you are using the docking station Change the setting as follows to use the USB port 1 1 o...

Page 29: ...n or click Start Undock Computer 2 After docking release complete message is displayed on the screen wait about 10 seconds and separate the system C C C Ca a a au u u ut t t tii iio o o on n n n If you push the undock button when the remaining battery charge is under 10 the computer automatically goes into standby mode Always separate the computer from the docking station after pushing the undock ...

Page 30: ...l run automatically Emergency Eject Hole Eject Button Operation Light To eject a CD when the CD drive is out of order or the system is turned off unfold a paper clip and insert the unfolded end of the clip into the hole and press until the CD tray opens N N N No o o ot t t te e e e C C C Ca a a au u u ut t t tii iio o o on n n n To clean a CD or DVD title clean the disc with a soft clean cloth by ...

Page 31: ...cessories Entertainment Windows Media Player Features Playlist pane Playback Control area Windows Media Player tour For more information about using the Windows Media Player run the Windows Media Player and click Help and Support Help Topics Windows Media Player tour If you maximize or restore down the window while playing a media such as an audio CD on Media Player the screen may not displayed pr...

Page 32: ...ayer and click OK to play the audio CD To Play a Video CD 1 Insert a video CD into the CD drive 2 When a video window appears double click the MPEGAV folder 3 Double click the DAT file 4 When a warning window appears click the Open with button 5 In the new window click Select Program from List and click OK 6 Select the Windows Media Player and click OK The video will start playing ...

Page 33: ...r cre ate an audio CD 1 Insert a blank CD into the CD RW drive 2 Click Open Writable CD Folder and click OK The CD ROM drive window appears automatically 3 Click Start My Computer An additional CD writing program is supplied in an additional CD For informa tion about use refer to the supplied manual N N N No o o ot t t te e e e ...

Page 34: ... will open automatically 3 8 SAMSUNG Q25 Manual SAMSUNG Q25 CD ROM drive window 2 Click Write Files to CD 1 Drag and drop folders or files to copy My Computer window For more information on copying CDs Click Start Help and Support Enter CD copy in the search field and click the Search button For more information on creating an audio CD Run the Windows Media Player click the Help menu and select Us...

Page 35: ...ately O Step 1 Connect 5 1 channel soeaker system to your computer 1 Connect amplifier to docking station s S PDIF jack 2 Connect speakers to the amplifier Refer to speaker system s manual Digital amp Surround L speaker Computer Center speaker TV Front R speaker Surround R speaker Subwoofer Front L speaker Home theater system usually consists of a TV DVD 5 1 channel speaker and digital amp and pro...

Page 36: ...Step 3 Enable S PDIF on the DVD program When using 5 1 channel speakers you need to install the Power DVD program from the DVD Installation CD separately supplied and then change the settings as directed in these steps 1 Run Power DVD and click the Settings button 2 On the Audio tab set the Output setting to Use SPDIF Output Now you can enjoy home theater using DVD titles 3 10 SAMSUNG Q25 Manual S...

Page 37: ... u u ut t t tii iio o o on n n n Memory Stick SD Secure Digital Memory Card MMC Multi Media Card You should insert the memory card upside down Inserting wrong side up may cause damage in the memory card and the computer C C C Ca a a au u u ut t t tii iio o o on n n n Restrictions on using Memory Stick SD Memory Card You can use Memory Stick SD Memory Card and Memory Stick Pro 256MB 1GB approximate...

Page 38: ...ory card caused by the inherent problem of the Windows operating system C C C Ca a a au u u ut t t tii iio o o on n n n Since format operation deletes all data in the memory card please make sure that there is no important data in the memory card before formatting To protect the data in the memory card Set the write protection tab of the Memory Stick or SD memory card to the Lock position N N N No...

Page 39: ...u ut t t tii iio o o on n n n Before using the PCMCIA slot remove the slot protector Push the eject button of the PCMCIA card slot once to pop it outwards Push the eject button all the way in and the slot protector will be ejected To remove PCMCIA card a Double click Safely Removes Hardware icon in Taskbar b Select the appropriate PCMCIA card and click Stop button c When Safe to remove Hardware wi...

Page 40: ...p Click a water drop to open and close the group When you launch Samsung Smart Screen for the first time a dialog box asking whether to register the program as a start program or not appears If you select OK the program is automatically launched when you start your computer N N N No o o ot t t te e e e To return to Windows desktop Right click on Samsung Smart Screen and click Windows desktop Windo...

Page 41: ...Connecting to the Internet This chapter provides instructions on connecting to the Internet Chapter 4 Chapter 4 ...

Page 42: ...tion network service such as ADSL and VDSL Service has to be applied for and received from a High speed communication network service provider Receiving Internet service may require support from specific devices Contact the service provider for details Option 3 Connecting using a wired LAN Use a LAN cable that is already installed in your office or building Option 4 Connecting using a wireless LAN...

Page 43: ...o connect the modem to the Internet and use e mail you have to apply to an Internet Service Provider ISP for an Internet service For more account information please contact your ISP Ask your ISP about Internet fees and the disconnection procedure If the Internet connection is not disconnected properly additional telephone charges may incur N N N No o o ot t t te e e e ...

Page 44: ...lick Start Control Panel 3 Select Network and Internet Connections in the Control Panel window 4 Click Network Connections in the Network and Internet Connections window 5 In the Network Connections window point the mouse pointer to Local Area Network and click the right touchpad button Select Properties from the popup menu that appears 6 In the General tab of the Local Area Connection Properties ...

Page 45: ...ss automatically on the General tab 9 Once all of the information is entered in the Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties window click OK to finish 4 5 Chapter 4 Connecting to the Internet Check the driver Select Internet Protocol TCP IP Click Properties In the above screen necessary network components can be added by clicking the Install button N N N No o o ot t t te e e e IP addresses and other in...

Page 46: ...place and the network settings will be automatically changed accordingly You can easily find out your current IP O To configure network setting 1 Connect LAN cable to the computer s LAN port 2 Double click Samsung Network Manager icon on the desktop Or click Start All Programs Samsung Network Manager Samsung Network Manager 3 When you are using DHCP available IP s are displayed in the status dialo...

Page 47: ...network place is changed corresponding place icon is displayed in color and full dialog box appears In the right area of full dialog box network setting is displayed 5 Click Close to close the dialog box To configure network setting of some place other than current place click the place icon and configure each network device If you are using DHCP select DHCP check box and click Save If you are usi...

Page 48: ...l Area Connection press the right button of the touchpad and then select Properties 2 Select the Internet Protocol TCP IP item and then click Properties 3 In the Alternate Configuration tab click User configured and then enter the appropriate values for the following IP address Subnet mask Default gateway Preferred and alternate DNS server Preferred and alternate WINS server 4 When the configurati...

Page 49: ...y connect 2 or more computers that have wireless LAN modules See Page 4 11 Connecting to com puter to computer networks peer to peer or ad hoc The description in this section concerns the Intel R PRO Wireless LAN 2100 3B Mini PCI Adapter hereafter referred to as a 2100 11b card and the Intel R PRO Wireless 2200BG Network Connection device hereafter referred to as a 2200 11g card A wireless LAN int...

Page 50: ...connection setup is described for a computer running on Windows XP Service Pack 1 If you are using the Windows 2000 system refer to P 4 15 Wireless Network Setup Using the Wireless LAN Setup Program For more detailed infor mation such as the network key encryption key ask your network administrator N N N No o o ot t t te e e e Checking the connection status Move the mouse pointer over the Wireless...

Page 51: ... through a wireless network P 4 24 You can connect by completing the following steps Step 1 Set up a computer to computer network on a computer Step 2 Connect to the configured computer from other computers O 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 Advanced The connecti...

Page 52: ...nter the network name e g samsung and unselect The key is provided for me automatically Enter the encryption key in the Network key field and click OK To prevent a network connection from an unauthorized user it would be better to configure a network key encryption key A network key consists of 5 or 13 alphanumeric characters e g magic or of 10 or 26 hexadecimal numbers a hexadecimal number is rep...

Page 53: ...4 13 Chapter 4 Connecting to the Internet 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 been completed ...

Page 54: ...nnected and are able to communicate with each other When the computers are connected the Wireless Network Connection message is displayed for a short time over the Wireless Network Connection icon of the two computers If the network key is not configured in Setting up a computer to computer net work select Allow me to connect to the selected wireless network even though it is not secure N N N No o...

Page 55: ...e CD ROM drive and install the wireless LAN con figuration program O Step 2 Using the wireless LAN configuration program PROSet Double click the wireless LAN program icon on the taskbar Or Click Start All Programs Intel Network Adapters Intel PROSet for Wireless Configure wireless network settings in PROSet following the procedures below To connect to an Access Point To connect to an access point ...

Page 56: ...am For the information on the security information check the security settings of the access point or ask your wireless network administrator To connect to an existing computer to computer Ad Hoc network enter the pass word configured when creating the computer to computer network for the first time You do not need to enter network authentication and key index Security Settings Network Authenticat...

Page 57: ... access point that exists but is configured not to be detected by the scan operation to prevent access attempts from unauthorized users N N N No o o ot t t te e e e What is a network name SSID Network name SSID is a name that a wireless adapter uses for identifying con nection Enter the name of a computer to computer network e g samsung or the name of the access point to connect to The network nam...

Page 58: ...d 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 Network services are provided for the computers that are connected to the net work through wired or wireless network connections See Pages 4 4 4 9 Configuring Network Environment Settings N N N No o o ot ...

Page 59: ... field select Share this folder on the network enter the share name and click OK The file and folder sharing configuration has been completed It has the same security effect as that of the Network Setup Wizard This screen does not appear if Internet Sharing Network Wizard has been installed in the computer to computer wireless network environment N N N No o o ot t t te e e e C C C Ca a a au u u ut...

Page 60: ...ck Start My Computer Under Other Places click My Network Places in your computer 2 Click View workgroup computers and click the desired computer to access the shared file If your computer is a member of another workgroup 1 Click Other Places Microsoft Windows Network 2 Click the desired workgroup 3 Click the desired computer to display the shared files or folders N N N No o o ot t t te e e e ...

Page 61: ...tep 1 Configure printer sharing in the computer connected to the printer Step 2 Add and use the shared printer in other computers on the network O Step 1 Configuring Printer Sharing 1 From the computer connected to the printer click Start Printers and Faxes 2 Right click the printer you want to share and click Sharing 3 Select Share this printer enter a share name for the shared printer and click ...

Page 62: ... computer that wants to use the shared printer click Start Printers and Faxes 2 Click Add a printer 3 In the Add Printer Wizard click Next 4 Select A network printer or a printer attached to another comput er and click Next 5 Select Browse for a printer and click Next 6 Select the workgroup or computer select the desired printer and click Next If you cannot find the desired printer try again after...

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

Page 64: ...n O Step 1 Configuring Internet Sharing Configuring a shared Internet connection on the computer connected to the Internet 1 Click Start Control Panel Network and Internet Connections Network Connections 2 Right click on the device connected to the Internet the external network and select Properties To share an Internet connection the computers should be connected to a comput er to computer peer t...

Page 65: ...ork icon in the Network Connections window is displayed as follows Click Start Control Panel Network and Internet Connections Network Connections A computer connected to the Internet A computer sharing the remote Internet connection other computer If the icon does not appear after a long time restart the computer Computers on the network can access the Internet through the shared Internet con nect...

Page 66: ... files to another computer are described below 1 Connect the target computers through infrared communication 2 Drag a file over the Send files to another computer icon in one of the computer 3 Wireless Link dialog appears on the other computer screen Click Yes 4 When the file transmission is completed click Close to close the Receiving Files dialog Restrictions in Use For infrared communication th...

Page 67: ... d Save the configuration and exit the Setup 2 Check Windows configuration a Click Start Control Panel Performance and Management System Hardware tab Device Manager b Double click the Infrared device and then double click IrDA Fast Infrared Port item c On the Advanced tab select Infrared Transceiver A in the Properties field then select Vishay TFDS 6500 in the Value field d Click OK If you cannot ...

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Page 69: ...System Management This chapter provides information on efficient computer management Chapter 5 Chapter 5 ...

Page 70: ... in each item and click OK Monitor Off The LCD display goes into Power Saving mode after the specified period of time Hard Disk Off The Hard Disk goes into Power Saving mode after the specified period of time Standby Mode If the computer is not used for the specified period of time the monitor and hard disk drives are turned off to reduce power consumption Hibernation Mode Saves the current workin...

Page 71: ...ower Options and select the Advanced tab Configure the Power button function Configuring the function of the Fn key combination C C C Ca a a au u u ut t t tii iio o o on n n n When the Power button is configured to put the system into Power Saving Mode man ually shutting down the computer requires the Power button to be pressed and held for more than 4 seconds ...

Page 72: ...eft battery latch to the left Unlock position Then while holding the right battery latch to the right Unlock position slide the battery out of the compartment 4 To attach the battery again slide the battery into the compartment and slide the left battery latch to the right Lock position to fix the battery battery latch C C C Ca a a au u u ut t t tii iio o o on n n n Please read the instructions on...

Page 73: ... a a au u u ut t t tii iio o o on n n n Using the battery Battery is an expendable supply so when you use it for a long time the capacity bat tery life is shortened If the battery life time is reduced to under half of the initial 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 Connect the power cable or t...

Page 74: ... for this reason is called battery calibration The procedure to calibrate the battery is described below 1 Turn off the computer and disconnect the AC power 2 Turn on the computer and press F2 to enter into System Setup 3 Select Smart Battery Calibration in the Boot Menu and press Enter to start The calibration process usually takes 3 to 5 hours depending on the remaining battery charge 4 When the...

Page 75: ...n the manufacturer Please refer to the manual provided with the security lock for proper use Connect the security lock cable to a fixed object and to the security lock port To connect the cable on the security lock port of the docking station slide the security lock port lever to the left and connect the cable When you use the security lock port of the docking station the computer can not be separ...

Page 76: ... on the bottom of the computer To add memory module complete the following procedures 1 Using a screwdriver open the memory compartment cover on the bottom of the system 2 Align the new memory module connectors accordingly and slide it into the slot at a 30 angle Before installing memory module turn off the system completely Do not install memory module when the system is in suspended mode N N N N...

Page 77: ...the memory module latches outward 4 Close and fix the memory compartment cover using a screwdriver 5 9 Chapter 5 System Management To remove a memory module After removing the memory compartment cover push the memory module latches outward to pop the memory module outward Pull out the module at about 30 angle N N N No o o ot t t te e e e ...

Page 78: ...ompleting the following procedures To add a hard disk 1 Turn off and detach the computer from the docking station 2 Place the docking station so that the bottom is up 3 Remove the screw fixing the hard disk bracket and pull out the hard disk bracket 4 Insert a new hard disk into the bracket so that the labeled side is outside 5 Fix the hard disk to the bracket using a screwdriver SAMSUNG Q25 ...

Page 79: ... on n n n What is format Format is an initialization operation to use a hard disk drive Since format operation deletes all the data in the hard disk please make sure that there is no important data in the disk before formatting When you installed an initial state HDD An initial state HDD is not displayed on the My Computer window Click Start Control Panel Performance and Maintenance Administrative...

Page 80: ...em When traveling by plane use a bag designed for notebook PCs and hand carry the computer Allow the computer and disks to pass through security X rays but do not pass the computer and disks through metal detectors Do not use the computer during take off and landing Ask the airline about available adaptors for cabin use Make sure the eject button of PCMCIA card slot is locked ...

Page 81: ...Customizing your computer This chapter provides information how to use the system setup customizinig screen settings Chapter 6 Chapter 6 ...

Page 82: ...n the computer 2 When the booting screen appears press F2 3 The initial System Setup screen will appear in a moment Setup Menu Help Displays help information on the current selected item Navigation Keys Use these navigation keys to view and change the System Setup settings Sub Menu Press enter to display sub menu Setup Item Tab Shift Tab or Enter selects field System Time 10 21 53 System Date 04 2...

Page 83: ...ys Displays the Help window Exits the current sub menu or opens the Exit menu Moves between menus Selects a field or opens a sub menu Saves changes and exits System Setup Moves up and down between fields Changes the value of the current field Restores default values For more information on System Setup menus or options please refer to Help on the right side of the screen N N N No o o ot t t te e e...

Page 84: ...ssword for confirmation and press Enter again 4 When a message confirming the password configuration appears in the Setup Notice window press Enter SAMSUNG Q25 Supervisor Password controls access to the setup utility Supervisor Password Is Clear User Password Is Clear HDD 0 Password Clear Set Supervisor Password Enter Set User Password Enter Set HDD 0 Password Enter Password on Boot Disabled Fixed...

Page 85: ...f Configuring the Supervisor Password O Deactivating the Password 1 On the password to delete press Enter e g supervisor password 2 Enter the current configured password and press Enter 3 Leave the New Password and Confirm New Password field empty and press Enter to deactivate the password Before configuring a user password a supervisor password must have been con figured Users can start the syste...

Page 86: ...ice Priority item 3 Use the key to move to the Hard Drive item and press F6 key 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 booting device Select system boot options Boot Device Priority NumLock Off Enable Keypad By NumLock Summary screen Disabled Boor time Diagnostic Screen Disabl...

Page 87: ... displays more number of colors on your screen 1 Select Start Control Panel Appearance and Themes Change the screen resolution 2 Make changes on the Settings tab of the Display Properties dialog 3 When you have completed configuration click Apply To change the number of colors displayed on a monitor select an appropriate color quality To change your screen resolution move the slider to select an a...

Page 88: ...pace Using external display devices would be especially useful when you are giving presentations or watching a video file 1 Connect a monitor or a projector to the monitor port of the computer or the docking station 2 Right click on the desktop and select Graphics Options Graphics Properties 3 On the Devices tab select your desired display device and click OK The displayed device list is determine...

Page 89: ...ices easily by pressing Fn shortcut key Provided that the CRT monitor is connected the display order will be LCD CRT LCD CRT whenever the Fn key is pressed You cannot use the Fn shortcut key in the full screen mode DOS prompt N N N No o o ot t t te e e e To change display devices easily Right click on the desktop and select Graphics Options Output To to change the current display device easily N N...

Page 90: ...to delete the virus Vaccines for the latest viruses can be downloaded by connecting to Symantec s homepage When Norton AntiVirus is launched for the first time the Norton AntiVirus configuration window will be displayed Read the instruction carefully and proceed with each step Live Update downloads the latest version of the program through networks Once this is completed the first virus examinatio...

Page 91: ...Recovering the Computer This chapter provides recovery procedures using the System Recovery CD when the computer is not operating properly Chapter 7 Chapter 7 ...

Page 92: ...gnificant system events such as when a program or a driver is installed You can also decide when to create your own restore points The procedures to create your own restore point are described below 1 Click Start All Programs Accessories System Tools System Restore 2 Select Create a restore point and than click Next 3 In the Restore point description box type a name to identify the restore point a...

Page 93: ...sses 5 After the restoration is complete Windows restarts In the System Restore completed dialog box click OK Your computer has been restored to the selected restore point O 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 click Next 3 Confirm the restoratio...

Page 94: ...matically O Installing drivers 1 In the initial screen click Driver Installation 2 Select the driver you want to install from the device installation screen and click Install SAMSUNG Q25 Installs device drivers Installs programs The drivers and programs included in the system software CD are listed in the D ReadMe htm file Provided that the name of CD ROM drive is D This computer is optimized for ...

Page 95: ... installation in the program installation screen standard instal lation is recommended Standard installation Installs and recovers programs to the state of shipment User installation You can select the program installation location and other options for the program installation Driver Installation Screen Program Installation Screen ...

Page 96: ...ls Windows preserving the data saved on the hard disk drive However since personal data that is in the Windows folder may be deleted please backup personal data C C C Ca a a au u u ut t t tii iio o o on n n n With the system recovery CD you can reinstall Windows XP only To return the system to the state of shipment reinstall the device drivers and programs with the system soft ware CD after reinst...

Page 97: ...zard appears Proceed with the installation according to the instructions provided by the Windows XP installation wizard When the installation is completed the computer will restart 8 After the system has restarted the message Press any key to boot from CD appears Do not press any key at this time The Windows installation has been completed Remove the system recovery CD and insert the system softwa...

Page 98: ...ption 1 Insert the system recovery CD into the CD ROM drive and start the computer 2 If the following message appears on the screen press any key from the key board 3 After a while the partition configuration screen appears Complete the installa tion referring to Page 7 6 Reinstalling Windows XP This message appears only when the CD drive has booting priority If the message does not appear configu...

Page 99: ...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 Q2The 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 in...

Page 100: ...CRT LCD keys connect or dis connect your computer to from the docking station or performed tasks such as changing resolution or scanning new hardware This may occur when you con nected a projector and performed one of above actions After a short time the screen displays normally When the screen resolution is changed configure the resolution in Graphics Controller Properties dialog box again Refer ...

Page 101: ...d apply immediately without restarting the computer Q10 When I played a DVD or an MPEG file while the display is set to Dual Display Clone the video file is interrupted while play ing or displayed only on one display device A1 Set the display to Dual Display Clone as follows then play a DVD or an MPEG file 1 Press touchpad right button on the desktop 2 Click Graphic Options Graphic Properties Devi...

Page 102: ...tem Press Fn to change the display setting to Dual Display mode then play the video clip A2 If above method does not solve the problem change the setting to display only on the LCD Q14 When I played DVD or Video CD in Dual Display Clone mode or Extended Desktop mode actions such as changing display set ting or volume operates slowly A Playing DVD or Video CD requires separate data handling When yo...

Page 103: ...g the system or reinstalling the driver You have to exit all programs using modem in the advance of diagnostics of the modem A3 Although I can make a connection with the modem I cannot hear the dial tone and modem connection sound In this case check the following list 1 Click Start All Programs Accessories Entertainment Volume Control 2 Clear the Mute check box in the Telephone Line item Depending...

Page 104: ...ing Rules tab click Edit 4 In the General tab in the Edit Location window select the current country from the Country region radio box specify the Area code and click OK A2 Because the shape of the telephone plug 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 ...

Page 105: ...gement tab Select Allow this device to bring the computer out of standby then click OK Restart the system If the system in rest mode is activated when there is no received signal use the system after disabling Wake On LAN function Connecting wired LAN while using wireless LAN may not execute Wake On LAN function Configure wireless LAN to Disable to use Wake On LAN function Q2 When I connected 100M...

Page 106: ...ontrol Panel Performance and Maintenance System Hardware tab Device Manager Network adapters Wireless LAN adapter If there is a yellow exclamation mark please reinstall the device driver with the system software CD A4 Referring to A2 of Q3 check that the network bridge configuration is correct Q2 The signal strength is excellent but I cannot connect to the net work Even if the signal strength is e...

Page 107: ... the wireless LAN function of the computer is on by doing the fol lowing If the wireless LAN function is off turn it on For Windows XP verify that the wireless network connection has been set to Enable in Start Control Panel Network Connections When a wireless LAN button is present verify that the wireless LAN button has been switched on Refer to Hot Keys P 1 14 A2 Verify whether the same network ...

Page 108: ...key manually A7 Check the AP settings as follows The following is recommended for a standard environment and thus may differ according to the specific wireless network envi ronment When several APs are present simultaneously check the channel setting for each AP When different APs are using nearby channels interference may occur between electronic waves Set the APs channels further apart from each...

Page 109: ...nce System Hardware tab Device Manager Network adapters and select the wireless LAN adapter Right click the network adaptor and select Disable from the popup menu Then right click over the network adaptor and select Enable after a short wait to check that the device is operating properly A4 Right click the My computer icon and select Manage When the Computer Management window appears double click ...

Page 110: ...o computer Ad Hoc network should be configured so that their IP addresses are within the same subnet range If the IP address is configured to DHCP Obtain an IP address automatically in TCP IP properties IP address is configured within the same subnet range auto matically If the IP address is configured to static IP in TCP IP properties select Use the following IP address in the TCP IP properties o...

Page 111: ...degradation Q12 An established wireless LAN connection is disconnected after 2 3 minutes and the connection is not recovered A1 This may be caused by channel interference Change the channel of the AP and reconnect A2 This may be caused by selecting the Use IEEE 802 1x network authentication option when IEEE 802 1x authentication is not available Check the properties of the AP in the wireless netwo...

Page 112: ...sed only when there is 802 11x RADIUS or an authentication server as well as an AP and a driver that supports the function The current version of the driver does not support the WPA function Click Start Control Panel Add or Remove Programs Add or Remove Programs and remove the Q815485 patch if it is installed Q13 After PROSet is installed The AEGIS Protocol IEEE 802 1x v2 2 1 0 appears in the Loca...

Page 113: ...desktop mode before executing a game 1 Press touchpad right button on the desktop 2 Click Graphic Options Graphic Properties Devices tab 3 Select Notebook then select Full Screen check box 4 Click OK Q4When I pressed Fn keys to convert display devices while playing a 3D game the computer does not operate A Do not press Fn keys while playing a 3D game since it may cause a system error Q5When I pres...

Page 114: ...mode Do not use these keys while playing the Windows Media Player Q9 When I executed Mechwarrior4 game with a joystick connected to the computer broken images are displayed A When you connect a joystick and play a game an afterimage may be displayed on the screen but the game still runs properly Q10 When I played The Sims House Party game in Dual Display Clone mode a mouse afterimage is displayed ...

Page 115: ...ge appears A This error may happen when removing a docking device when the system is in Standby or Hibernate mode Please only remove a docking device when the sys tem is no longer in Standby or Hibernate mode Q4 Multiple CD drives appear in the My Computer window A This is a known problem in the Windows XP operating system This may happen when a 1394 bus driver searches for a storage device This p...

Page 116: ...external CD ROM drive displays a Collision Sign in the Device Manager Window2000 A To use an external CD ROM drive boot the system with the drive connected to it or connectthe drive when the docking station has been installed If a problem arises reboot your system to resolve the problem ...

Page 117: ...Appendix System specifications software types and safety instructions are provided here Appendix Appendix ...

Page 118: ...456VQL4A 4 INT Wired LAN Intel 82562EZ LAN PHY wireless LAN 802 11b Intel Calexico 802 11g Intel Calexico2 Optional Infrared FIR 4Mbit s Optional PCMCIA Slot Type I and II Compatible 1 slot Memory Card Slot Memory Stick SD Secure Digital Memory Card and Maximum 128 MB MMC Multi Media Card Supported Ports Monitor USB 2 0 x 2 Modem RJ 11 LAN RJ 45 IEEE 1394 6 Pin DC In Microphone and Headphone Optio...

Page 119: ...raDMA S M A R T 9 5mmH Ports Monitor LAN RJ 45 IEEE 1394 4 Pin PS 2 USB 2 0 x 2 Serial Parallel S PDIF and DC In Dimension mm 274 x 238 x 14 9 max 19 6 Width x Depth x Height Weight 760g Operation Environment Operation Power Voltage Operation Power Frequency Standard Input Standard Output Item Specification Comment The same as the system ...

Page 120: ...W Specification Transmission Mode 1 6W Power 3 3V Compatibility IEEE 802 11b Operating System Microsoft Windows XP 2000 Network NDIS5 Miniport Driver Specifications Media Access Protocol CSMA CA Collision Avoidance with Acknowledgement ACK Security Wired Equivalent Privacy support WEP 64bit 128bit O RF Specifications R F Frequency Band 2 4GHz ISM band Support Channels 1 13 channel Device Descripti...

Page 121: ... band Support Channels 1 13 channel Device Description Transceiver Power 5 mW Transmission Method 11b mode DSSS 11g mode OFDM Data Rate Mbps 11b mode 11 5 5 2 and 1 11g mode 54 48 36 24 18 12 9 and 6 Antenna Type Internal Antenna 2 EA main aux The data rate may differ from the actual data rate 11g mode is supported only when the device is connected with an IEEE802 11g device e g IEEE802 11g compat...

Page 122: ... Intel Pentium Celeron are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation Microsoft MS DOS and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation Memory Stick and are trademarks of Sony Corporation All other product or company names mentioned herein are registered trademarks of their respective companies This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method clai...

Page 123: ...maged or it may cause fires Use standard power voltage High voltage may result in product damage or cause fires Use grounded power outlets designed for computers A grounded power outlet prevents electric shock from electricity leakage Set up the system away from magnetic objects Contents of the hard disk drive may be deleted or the color of the monitor may be permanently distorted Dispose of moist...

Page 124: ...ation resulting in resetting the computer may cause disk or data damage Execution of delete DEL or format FORMAT commands by mistake may cause loss of data Virus infection may cause unrecoverable loss of data An abrupt power cut during program operation may cause disk or data damage Moving the computer or impacts to the computer during hard disk operation may cause data loss or bad sectors on the ...

Page 125: ...ters as the system may be damaged Do not touch the power strip with wet hands There is a danger of electric shock Place the computer away from heat devices such as heaters It may damage the system or cause fires Clean with cleaners specifically for computers Do not use benzene paint thinner or alcohol to clean the computer It may dam age the product ...

Page 126: ...ion purchased please ensure that the Recovery CD Software CD and the User s Guide are taken along as well l All costs arising from customs duties when moving abroad outside of the region purchased are the user s responsibili ty m Malfunctions and damages caused by the user s abuse and neglect or through other circumstances such as fires earth quakes floods lightning natural disasters environmental...