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Summary of Contents for 400T8A

Page 1: ...400T8A 400S8A User Manual ...

Page 2: ...Update 55 Online Support S Service Chapter 4 Settings and Upgrade 57 BIOS Setup 60 Setting a Boot Password 64 Changing the Boot Priority 65 Disassembling the computer 70 Interior computer components 71 Main board structure 72 Adding cards 76 Adding memory 77 Adding the hard drive HDD 82 Exchanging the CD drive ODD 86 Exchanging the CPU 88 Exchanging the CMOS battery Chapter 5 Backup Restore 90 Sam...

Page 3: ...Before You Start 4 Safety Precautions 7 Ergonomic tips 14 Package Contents 18 Overview 20 Installing the Computer 24 Turning the Computer On and Off 29 Chapter 1 Getting Started ...

Page 4: ...ng both the mouse and the touchpad This manual has been written for the Windows 10 operating system The descriptions and figures may differ depending on the installed operating system The User Manual supplied with this computer may vary depending on your model Safety Precaution Notations Icon Notation Description Warning Failure to follow instructions marked with this symbol may cause personal inj...

Page 5: ...losing any important data and backup your data to prevent any such data loss Data Precautions Samsung Electronics shall not be liable for any data loss Please take care to avoid losing any important data and back up your data to prevent any such data loss OS and Software Support If you change the product s factory OS Operating System to another OS or if you install software which is not supported ...

Page 6: ...n the actual capacity 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 reporte...

Page 7: ...l injury or fatality Power related Handle the power cord with care Do not touch with wet hands Do not use a damaged power cord Do not overload a multi outlet or an extension cord beyond the specified voltage current capacity Firmly insert the power cable into the AC adapter Do not unplug the power cord by pulling on the cable Unplug the wall mount AC adapter integrated plug and power adapter from ...

Page 8: ...rd may result in electric shock or fire Keep the battery AC adapter and the power cord away from infants children and pets Failure to do so may result in electric shock or damage Battery usage related Use manufacturer approved batteries chargers accessories and supplies Using generic batteries or chargers may shorten the life of your product or cause the computer to malfunction They may also cause...

Page 9: ...be used in locations with an ambient temperature of 10 C to 35 C and a relative humidity of 20 to 80 RH Safety Precautions To avoid suffocation keep the plastic bag away from infants and children Putting a plastic bag over the head may result in suffocation Never heat the computer or the battery or put the computer or the battery into a fire Failure to do so may result in an explosion or fire Befo...

Page 10: ...tion or damage Safety Precautions Do not place heavy objects on the product This may cause a problem with the computer In addition the object may fall and cause injury or damage the computer Properly shut down disconnect and secure the computer cables before moving it Failure to do so may damage the computer or cause someone to trip over a loose cable Usage related Do not use the pen for unintende...

Page 11: ...danger of fire Do not use damaged or illegally modified CDs There is a danger of damaging the product or personal injury Do not insert the fingers into the ports holes card slot or vents There is a danger of injury or electric shock Use recommended computer cleansing solutions when cleaning the product and only use the computer when it is completely dry Failure to do so may result in electric shoc...

Page 12: ...using your computer to determine whether or not the equipment will be affected by radio frequencies emitted by the computer When in a hospital turn off your computer and follow all hospital regulations Radio frequencies emitted from the computer may affect medical equipment Upgrade Related Do not attempt to upgrade the computer unless you are qualified Otherwise contact a Samsung Service Center or...

Page 13: ... a power failure while the storage device is operating The data may be lost and irrecoverable due to a computer virus The data may be lost if the power is turned off while running an application Samsung is not liable for any loss of data on the storage device To prevent data loss due to damage to the hard disk drive please back up the data frequently LCD bad pixels Samsung observes strict specific...

Page 14: ...t thighs are horizontal to the floor and feet are flat on the floor The back of the chair should support the lower back Adjust the backrest to fit your body properly Sit back fully in your chair and straighten the back and neck Avoid leaning forward or craning your neck toward the computer screen Avoid using the computer while lying down or on your lap If the computer s temperature increases there...

Page 15: ...e wrist and hand in almost a straight line Use a light touch when typing or using the touchpad and keep the hands and fingers relaxed Avoid rolling the thumbs under your palms or supporting the wrists on the desk while typing Use an external keyboard and mouse when using the computer for long periods When using an external keyboard and mouse position the devices at the same height as the computer ...

Page 16: ...out the same height as the monitor Hearing and volume control VOLUME Check your volume Ensure that the volume is not too loud before using the headset or earpiece Excessive exposure to loud sounds can cause hearing damage Always turn the volume down before plugging the earphones into an audio source and use only the minimum volume setting necessary to hear your conversation or music Avoid using he...

Page 17: ... when you are exposed to flashing lights while watching videos or playing Flash based games for extended periods If you feel any discomfort stop using the computer immediately If anyone related to you has experienced seizures or blackouts while using a similar product consult a physician before using the computer If you feel discomfort such as a muscle spasm or disoriented stop using the computer ...

Page 18: ...e may differ depending on your computer model The appearance of the power cord may differ from country to country The appearance and package contents of the computer may differ depending on your computer model Contents of 400T8A Computer Power Cord Keyboard Mouse Package Contents ...

Page 19: ...e may differ depending on your computer model The appearance of the power cord may differ from country to country The appearance and package contents of the computer may differ depending on your computer model Contents of 400S8A Computer Power Cord Keyboard Mouse Package Contents ...

Page 20: ... CDs or DVDs Power button and status light Turns the computer on off and indicates the operating status of the computer via the border color Blue Computer is turned on Amber Power saving mode CD Drive ODD Optional or CD Drive expansion space Optional Earpiece Headset Jack You can connect headphones here Memory Card Slot Optional A card slot supports memory cards Chargeable USB 3 0 ports The charge...

Page 21: ...o input and output cables here External Graphics Port Optional DVI Port Supports DVI I or DVI D You can connect a DVI cable HDMI Port By connecting the computer to a TV or monitor with a HDMI port you can enjoy both a high visual quality and a high sound quality RGB Port You can connect a monitor a TV that supports a 15 pin D SUB or a projector AC IN Port You can connect the power cord here PS 2 P...

Page 22: ...puter is turned on Amber Power saving mode Earpiece Headset Jack You can connect headphones here Memory Card Slot Optional A card slot supports memory cards Chargeable USB 3 0 ports The chargeable USB ports can be used to connect and charge USB devices Overview Front View of 400S8A The appearance and color of the computer may differ depending on your model Some options may not be available or may ...

Page 23: ...al DVI Port Supports DVI I or DVI D YoucanconnectaDVIcable HDMI Port By connecting the computer to a TV or monitor with a HDMI port you can enjoy both a high visual quality and a high sound quality RGB Port You can connect a monitor a TV that supports a 15 pin D SUB or a projector PS 2 Port for PS 2 compatible keyboards or mouse devices You can connect a PS 2 type Keyboard Mouse here Printer Port ...

Page 24: ...puter model The devices not included in the package contents are optional Connecting the Keyboard and the Mouse Connect the keyboard and the mouse to corresponding ports The keyboard and the mouse may vary depending on the model When the mouse supporting USB 2 0 is connected to the USB 3 0 port it operates with the USB 2 0 speed USB Port for USB mouse and keyboards devices USB Port for USB mouse a...

Page 25: ...Connecting the Monitor TV When Using the Internal Graphics Card Optional Connect to the RGB Port or HDMI Port 400T8A RGB Port DVI Port HDMI Port 400S8A RGB Port DVI Port HDMI Port The location and type of the port may differ depending on the graphics card ...

Page 26: ... Installing the Computer 400S8A DVI Port RGB Port HDMI Port The location and type of the port may differ depending on the graphics card If an external graphics card is installed connect external display devices to the external graphics card ports for better visual quality The external graphics card s performance is better than the internal graphics card s ...

Page 27: ...ted Installing the Computer Connecting the Speaker and the LAN Cable Connect the speaker and the LAN cable to corresponding ports 400T8A Connect the LAN cable Connect the Speaker 400S8A Connect the LAN cable Connect the Speaker ...

Page 28: ...28 Chapter 1 Getting Started Installing the Computer Connecting the Power Cord Plug the power cord into the AC IN port of the computer 400T8A AC IN Port 400S8A AC IN Port ...

Page 29: ...ows information to use the computer 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 If the computer does not turn on when you press the Power button remove the power cable connected to the computer and press and hold the Power button for m...

Page 30: ...ding to the procedures for the purchased operating system Save all your data before clicking on Shut down 1 Select the Start button 2 Select Shut down Unlocking the screen To unlock the lock screen do one of the following Mouse Click the lock screen Keyboard Press any key If the account has a password enter the password to log in after unlocking the screen Turning the Computer On and Off ...

Page 31: ...Microsoft Windows 32 Understanding the Screen 33 Chapter 2 Windows ...

Page 32: ... image displayed on the desktop screen may differ between models and OS versions Configuring the Windows Settings You can configure the basic system settings such as installing or uninstalling apps and managing accounts on the Windows Settings screen Select the Start button Then select an option you want to change after the Windows Settings screen appears You can also configure the settings from t...

Page 33: ...ns or adjust the volume and screen brightness via hot keys in the action center Checking notifications 1 Select on the taskbar 2 When the action center panel appears select a message to check it You can enable or disable push notifications for applications You can also set personalized hot keys to appear in the action center by selecting the Start button System Notifications actions Select Expand ...

Page 34: ...DD Optional 38 Memory Card Slot Optional 40 Connecting an External Display Device 43 Connecting Speakers 47 Adjusting the Volume 49 Wired LAN 50 Wireless LAN 53 Samsung Update 54 Online Support S Service 55 Chapter 3 Using the computer ...

Page 35: ...the cursor up down left right Number keys If you press the Num Lock key the Num Lock indicator lights up and you can use the number keys Additional keys You can delete enter edit text or move the cursor up or down the page or to the beginning or end of a line Indicators These indicate whether Num Lock Caps Lock or Scroll Lock are on Function keys These operate various program functions You can use...

Page 36: ... the pointer up and down Left button Selects and launches an item Right button Shows the context sensitive menus of programs If you move the mouse the pointer on the screen moves in the same direction Click function Briefly press the left mouse button once If you click this mouse button once the corresponding program is selected Double click function Quickly press the left mouse button twice The c...

Page 37: ...Drag function Dragging refers to clicking an item and moving the item to another position while holding the mouse button down Click the left mouse button over an item to be dragged and move the item to the new position while holding the mouse button down Scroll Function Turn the wheel upwards or downwards and the screen is scrolled up or down accordingly ...

Page 38: ...not remove a CD when the CD drive LED is on Do not touch the bottom side of a CD with your finger If any substance is added to the bottom of a CD the CD will not read properly Therefore hold the CD at the edges and the center hole when handling it A CD drive s reading and writing speed may differ depending on the condition and type of the media Inserting and Ejecting a CD 400T8A 1 Press the Eject ...

Page 39: ...o open the CD tray Eject button 2 When the CD tray opens place a CD or DVD in the tray so that the printed side of the disk faces outwards 3 When you press the Eject button again the CD tray will close Do not insert small discs such as 80 mm CDs into the computer when the computer is vertical To use small discs place the computer on its side ...

Page 40: ...ital eXtended Capacity Ultra High Speed Phase I micro SDXC UHS I micro Secure Digital eXtended Capacity Ultra High Speed Phase I MS Memory Stick MS Duo Memory Stick Duo Abbreviation Description MS Pro Memory Stick Pro MS Pro Duo Memory Stick Pro Duo MS Pro HG Compatible Memory Stick Pro HG MS Micro M2 Memory Stick Micro M2 MSXC Compatible Memory Stick Extended High Capacity xD xD Picture Card CF I...

Page 41: ...micro SD T Flash micro SDHC micro SDXC micro SDXC UHS I xD Slot xD CF Slot CF I CF II MD MS Slot MS MS Duo MS Pro MS Pro Duo MS Micro M2 MS Pro HG Compatible MSXC Compatible For the 400S8A models insert the memory card with the gold plated side facing to the right 3 If a pop up message appears select the pop up message 4 Select Open folder to view files 5 Save move or delete data on the memory car...

Page 42: ...ll start To use a memory card to exchange data with a digital device such as a digital camera formatting the data with the digital device is recommended When trying to use a formatted memory card in another digital device format the memory card again in the device Data protected by copyright laws cannot be reviewed or modified Inserting and removing a memory card repeatedly may damage the memory c...

Page 43: ...nding on the graphics card Video Output Port The visual quality is sharper when a display device is connected through the HDMI DVI port rather than the analog monitor port RGB port Therefore when multiple ports are supported connect a display device to a port that provides better visual quality When Using the External Graphics Card Optional 400S8A 400T8A DVI Port Connect an external display device...

Page 44: ...able Users should additionally purchase the necessary connection cables RGB Cable A cable used to connect to a RGB port DVI Cable A cable used to connect to a DVI port HDMI Cable A cable used to connect to a HDMI port Connecting an External Display Device ...

Page 45: ...g on the graphics card If your external display device has more than one HDMI port connect the external display device to the HDMI IN port To hear sound through the external display device s speaker connect the external display device and the Audio OUT port of the computer via an audio cable sold separately L AUDIO R VIDEO DVI If the Desktop screen does not fit the external display you can set it ...

Page 46: ...the screen on the external display only You can select the dual view extend mode Select the Start button System Display and then select Detect on the Multiple displays option Setting up HDMI external display audio You can configure the sound of the computer to be played through the HDMI external display You must set the audio playback device to the HDMI in order to hear sound from the external dis...

Page 47: ...re for amplifying a speaker system the output of these ports may differ from the ports at the front Audio Ports Front Earpiece Headset Ports 400S8A Connect the earpiece headset 400T8A Connect the earpiece headset Rear Audio Ports IN Used to connect the analog sound input device and the rear speakers OUT Used to connect the left and right front speakers MIC Used to connect the microphone and the ce...

Page 48: ...d right front speaker jack to OUT of the rear sound port 2 Connect the rear speaker jack to IN of the rear sound port 3 Connect the center sub woofer speaker jack to MIC of the rear sound port 4 On the taskbar right click select Sound Manager Speaker Configuration and set Stereo to 5 1 Speaker 5 Double click the icon select the Rear speaker output item of the Back Pannel and click OK 6 Double clic...

Page 49: ...sing the Windows recording program 1 Connect the microphone to the earpiece headset jack on the front of the computer or to the audio jack on the back For models with an internal microphone you can also use the internal microphone 2 On the taskbar right click and select Recording devices 3 Make sure the microphone is set to Default Recording Device If there is a check mark it is already set as the...

Page 50: ...e written for Windows 10 so some figures and descriptions may differ from your operating system Since the procedures for other Windows operating systems are similar use the computer referring to these descriptions Wired LAN 1 Connect a LAN cable to the LAN port on the computer LAN 2 Select the Start button Network Internet Ethernet Change adapter options 3 Right click Ethernet and select Propertie...

Page 51: ...ing system To add a network item such as a client service or protocol select Install under the list of network items 5 Configure the IP settings When using DHCP select Obtain an IP address automatically When not using DHCP contact the network administrator for the IP address To use a static IP address select Use the following IP address and set the IP address manually 6 Select OK to save the setti...

Page 52: ...Management Allow this device to wake the computer OK 4 Restart the computer If the computer wakes up from sleep mode inadvertently disable the Wake on LAN feature This feature may not work while using other power saving features To disable other sleep functions select the Start button System Power sleep When connected to a 100 Mbps 1 Gbps wired LAN a message appears informing the user of connectio...

Page 53: ...nt AP is a network device that bridges wired and wireless LANs and corresponds to a wireless hub in a wired network Multiple devices can be connected to an AP Connecting to a Wi Fi network 1 On the taskbar select AP List 2 Select a network from the list of detected wireless networks and select Connect automatically Connect 3 Enter a password if necessary and select Next Once the computer has been ...

Page 54: ...re stably with Samsung Update To check for available updates the computer must be connected to the Internet Only applications that have been installed with this application can be updated Images and features may differ depending on the model and the application version 1 Select the Start button Samsung Update 2 Read and agree to the User Agreement This step appears only when the application runs f...

Page 55: ... may not be offered or its version may be different depending on the model you are using If Online Support S Service is not installed select the Start button Microsoft Store and search for S Service to download it 1 Select the Start button Online Support S Service 2 Select Online Support S Service on the main page Enter the Contents and select Request Online Support S Service 3 You can speak to a ...

Page 56: ...ity 64 Disassembling the computer 65 Interior computer components 70 Main board structure 71 Adding cards 72 Adding memory 76 Adding the hard drive HDD 77 Exchanging the CD drive ODD 82 Exchanging the CPU 86 Exchanging the CMOS battery 88 Chapter 4 Settings and Upgrade ...

Page 57: ...n 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 Immediately press the F2 key several times The screen images in this document may differ from actual product 3 After a moment the BIO...

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Page 59: ...wn F5 F6 Press to change the item value F9 Press to load the default Setup settings ESC Press to return to a higher level menu or to move to the Exit menu Left Right Keys Press to move to another menu Enter Press to select an item or to enter a sub menu F10 Press to save the changes and exit Setup The keyboard image may differ from the actual keyboard BIOS Setup ...

Page 60: ...e User Password is also automatically disabled 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 Pa...

Page 61: ... Using the User Password you can turn the computer on but you cannot change the major settings of the BIOS Setup because you cannot enter the BIOS Setup You can set the user password only when the administrator password Set Supervisor Password is set Deactivating the administrator password also deactivates the user password Press Enter in the Set User Password and complete the procedures from Step...

Page 62: ...Frozen message appears when entering the BIOS Setup and then selecting Security HDD Password press the Power button to turn the computer on again You cannot deactivate the password using the main board s jumper so be careful not to forget your password Deactivating the Password 1 Press Enter on the password to be deactivated For example to deactivate a supervisor password in the Set Supervisor Pas...

Page 63: ...ssword you need support from a service center and there is a separate charge for these services 1 Turn off the computer and unplug the power cable from the computer 2 Open the computer cover 3 Press the latch holding in the CMOS battery and remove the battery then reinsert after 1 2 minutes CMOS battery Latch 4 Close the computer cover and connect the power cable then start the computer 5 The pass...

Page 64: ...Priority item BIOS Setup SysInfo Advanced Security Boot Exit Select boot priority of boot devices Fast Boot Booting By LAN Secure Boot OS Mode Selection Boot Device Priority Disabled Disabled Disabled CSM OS 3 Press Enter on the Boot Option 1 item Select the drive to boot from 4 Press the F10 key to save and exit the BIOS Setup The boot priority will be changed ...

Page 65: ...ure to disconnect the power cable before disassembling Be careful as parts may be damaged by even small amounts of static reaching the computer electrical dis charge to metal parts Be careful you are not hurt by the many sharp parts inside the computer When disassembling the computer you must turn it off first and then unplug the power cable Any modems must also be disconnected before disassem bli...

Page 66: ...ion of the arrow 4 To close the cover again place the cover on the triangle on the computer and then push it forward to the end of the front cover 5 Turn the screws in the back of the computer to the right to tighten Disassembling the computer for 400T8A models only ...

Page 67: ...and push the top two latches to the center to remove the front cover Latch The picture is for reference only It is not necessary to detach the hard drive bracket 3 When assembling the computer insert the hook through the front cover of the computer and push the cover until it clicks into place Be careful not to damage the cables when assembling the front cover of the computer Disassembling the com...

Page 68: ... cable before disassembling Be careful as parts may be damaged by even small amounts of static reaching the computer electrical dis charge to metal parts Be careful you are not hurt by the many sharp parts inside the computer When disassembling the computer you must turn it off first and then unplug the power cable Any modems must also be disconnected before disassembling the computer There is a r...

Page 69: ...ion of the arrow 4 To close the cover again place the cover on the triangle on the computer and then push it forward to the end of the front cover 5 Turn the screws in the back of the computer to the right to tighten Disassembling the computer for 400S8A models only ...

Page 70: ...specifications The installed cooling fan may differ by model Interior computer components 400S8A Power supply Expansion card slot CPU and cooling fan CD drive space Main board Hard drive space 400T8A Expansion card slot Main board Power supply CD drive or CD drive expansion space CPU and cooling fan Hard drive space ...

Page 71: ... card slot and AGP graphics cards cannot be installed When a PCI Express x16 graphics card is installed use of the PCI Express x1 card slot may be limited Memory socket Main power connector Serial drive connector SATA 1 2 3 Memory card connector CMOS battery Earpiece Headset Jack Front power LED connector Wireless LAN card slot Front USB connector SSD selected specifications SSD slot Cooling fan H...

Page 72: ...rt a Phillips cross shaped screwdriver into the slot and tilt it toward the outside then shake from side to side to detach the bracket Be careful not to cut your hand on the bracket edges 2 Open the computer cover 3 Remove the screw holding the bracket 4 Insert the card in the slot and push so it is completely inserted If the card is not completely inserted the computer may not operate correctly o...

Page 73: ...ect the necessary internal cables according to the manual for the card you purchased 7 Close the cover and connect external cables including the power cable 8 Turn on the computer and refer to the manual for the card you purchased separately to install necessary drivers and programs for 400T8A models only ...

Page 74: ...emove the bracket from the slot you wish to use for installation Insert a Phillips cross shaped screwdriver into the slot and tilt it toward the outside then shake from side to side to detach the bracket Be careful not to cut your hand on the bracket edges 2 Open the computer cover 3 Remove the screw holding the bracket 4 Insert the card in the slot and push so it is completely inserted If the car...

Page 75: ...sary internal cables according to the manual for the card you purchased 7 Close the cover and connect external cables including the power cable 8 Turn on the computer and refer to the manual for the card you purchased separately to install necessary drivers and programs Adding cards for 400S8A models only ...

Page 76: ...mory 1 Lie the computer on its side and open the cover 2 Push the clips on both sides of an empty memory socket 3 Insert the memory in the direction of the socket and slot and push until it is completely installed Socket 1 Socket 2 4 Set up the clips to hold the memory in place When removing memory push the clips on both sides of the memory to detach it from its socket If memory is not completely ...

Page 77: ... bracket 3 Slide the hard drive bracket in the direction of arrow and pull it in the direction of arrow 4 Remove power cables or signal cables connecting the current hard drive Power cable Power cable latch Signal cable Signal cable latch The picture above is upside down to show the cable locations on the hard drive bracket When disconnecting the power cable and signal cable be sure to push each l...

Page 78: ...g SATA 3 0 should be connected to the SATA1 port to operate it with the SATA 3 0 feature SATA1 port first port Connect this to the existing hard drive SATA2 port second port Connect this to the new hard drive Users should additionally purchase the necessary connection cables The product may differ from the picture depending on the model and selected specifications 8 Secure the hard drive case in p...

Page 79: ... parallel IDE hard drives with it 1 Lie the computer on its side and open the cover 2 Remove the computer s front cover 3 Remove the CD drive bracket screws 4 Pull and lift the CD bracket as in the picture to tilt it upward 5 Remove the screw securing the hard drive bracket and then push the hard drive bracket as shown below to detach it for 400S8A models only ...

Page 80: ...necting the power cable and signal cable be sure to push each latch to remove The connection ports may be damaged if this is not done 7 Insert the new hard drive and secure it with four screws 8 Connect the power cable and signal cable to the hard drive and then install the hard drive case in the computer Connect this to the existing hard drive Power cable Connect this to the new hard drive Signal...

Page 81: ...onnect this to the existing hard drive SATA2 port second port Connect this to the new hard drive Users should additionally purchase the necessary connection cables The product may differ from the picture depending on the model and selected specifications 10 Fix the hard drive case in place with the screw 11 Close the computer cover and refer to the manual for the hard drive you purchased to set it...

Page 82: ...ou can add an additional CD CD RW DVD ROM ZIP or DVD RW drive with the CD drive expansion space 1 Lie the computer on its side and open the cover then remove the computer s front cover 2 Remove the CD drive screws and replace the CD drive with a new CD drive The locations of the screws may differ in drives from other manufacturers Please inquire at a service center if you have problems adding driv...

Page 83: ...e signal cables to the new CD drive Signal cable Power cable The picture above displays a computer without the CD drive bracket and should be used as a reference only 4 Reassemble the front cover and correctly close the computer cover 5 Refer to the manual for the CD drive you purchased to set it up as necessary ...

Page 84: ...IDE drive connectors are not available on this computer s main board so you cannot use parallel IDE drives with it 1 Lie the computer on its side and open the cover 2 Remove the 2 screws holding the CD drive bracket 3 Gently push the CD drive bracket inward and then lift upward to remove Remove the power cable and signal cable while it is in that position Power cable Signal cable for 400S8A models...

Page 85: ...nufacturers 5 Connect the power signal cables to the CD drive and reassemble the CD drive bracket in the opposite order as you disassembled it then screw in the 2 screws Be careful to arrange cables so they do not become caught under the CD drive bracket You cannot close the cover if cables are not arranged correctly 6 Close the front cover and computer cover and refer to the manual for the CD dri...

Page 86: ...s in these instructions Separating the CPU The heat sink and CPU are stuck together with heat transfer material If they are carelessly separated the CPU may be damaged Run the computer and wait until the heat transfer material melts with the heat from the CPU Then separate them 1 Open the computer cover 2 Disconnect the cooling fan power connector 3 Remove the 4 screws holding the cooling fan and ...

Page 87: ...sert the socket and CPU according to the mark 6 Lower the bracket and then push the CPU lever downward until it locks in place CPU lever 7 Put the cooling fan in the correct direction and then screw in the 4 screws Be careful to arrange cables so they do not become caught under the CD drive bracket You cannot close the cover if cables are not arranged correctly You cannot fix the cooling fan in pl...

Page 88: ...lding in the CMOS battery and remove the battery then insert the new battery CMOS battery Latch 3 Close the computer cover 4 Turn on the computer When the Samsung logo appears press the F2 key to enter BIOS setup and change the settings as appropriate for the system environment Only use batteries CR2032 authorized by Samsung Electronics Incorrect battery replacement may cause an explosion or fire ...

Page 89: ...Chapter 5 Backup Restore Samsung Recovery 90 Windows reinstallation Optional 95 Q A 98 ...

Page 90: ...to the application s help information The Samsung Recovery application Recovery Backup is not available when using CD DVD drives Recovering the computer erases the data or applications saved after a backup point Therefore back up important data regularly before a problem occurs with the computer When you launch the application for the first time read and accept the Terms and Conditions when they d...

Page 91: ...s Backing up data Back up important data to an alternate internal drive or an external storage device regularly to prevent data loss Backing up the current system You can back up the factory default system or current system to an alternate internal drive or an external storage device 1 Select the Start button Samsung Recovery Back up computer Samsung Recovery ...

Page 92: ...ect Start backup The backed up folders or files can be saved only on an external storage device Connect an external storage device to your computer first and then select the external drive 4 Follow the on screen instructions to complete the backup Recovering after a backup Select a backup point saved on an alternate internal drive or an external storage device to recover the computer to that point...

Page 93: ...m the current drive Purchase an external hard drive connector separately to connect the new drive to the computer 1 Connect the new drive to the computer with an external hard drive connector 2 Select the Start button Samsung Recovery 3 Select Create a factory state disk or Create a disk copy 4 Select a disk to be copied Start copy The data on the disk is copied to the new disk Samsung Recovery ...

Page 94: ...s will erase all data saved on the computer Back up application and personal data to an external storage device before reinstalling Windows 1 Select the Start button Update Security Recovery 2 Select Reset this PC Get started 3 Select Keep my files or Remove everything After the system is recovered select the Start button Samsung Update to install the required Samsung applications Samsung Recovery...

Page 95: ... include a CD drive purchase an external CD drive The data files programs in the hard disk may be deleted if you reinstall Windows Be sure to back up any important data Samsung is not responsible for the loss of data Installing Windows in Windows 1 Insert the system restore media in the CD drive 2 When the Windows installation window appears click Install Now When the Update selection window appea...

Page 96: ...rivers and programs is optional but some programs may not work properly after upgrading Windows 5 When the window appears asking where Windows is installed select the disk partition you want and click Next The D drive saves the images backed up by Samsung Recovery solution Install Windows on the C drive If the previous Windows installation files are in the selected partition and a window appears s...

Page 97: ...ppear 5 When the user content window appears check Agree and click Next This screen may not appear depending on the OS version 6 When the window for selecting the installation type appears click Designating user This screen may not appear depending on the OS version 7 When the window appears asking where Windows is installed select the disk partition you want and click Next The D drive saves the i...

Page 98: ...alculated assuming that 1 KB 1 000 Bytes However the operating system Windows calculates the storage device capacity assuming that 1 KB 1 024 Bytes and therefore the capacity representation of the HDD in Windows is smaller than the actual capacity The capacity representation in Windows may be smaller than the actual capacity because some applications occupy a certain area of the HDD outside of Win...

Page 99: ...for storage devices where the capacity is less than 64 GB due to their small capacities How can I restore a computer that does not have the Samsung Recovery application Restore the computer with the recovery function provided by Windows Refer to the Recover Functionality item in the help for more details Windows How can I uninstall an application 1 Select the Start button Apps Apps features 2 On t...

Page 100: ...ndix Important Safety Information 101 Replacement Parts and Accessories 103 Regulatory Compliance Statements 105 WEEE Symbol Information 111 Samsung Packaging Take Back Program 112 Product Specifications 113 Glossary 115 ...

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: ...o qualified personnel if The power cord or plug is damaged Liquid has been spilled into the system The system does not operate properly when the operating instructions are followed The system was dropped or the casing is damaged The system performance changes Operating instructions 1 When installing and operating devices please refer to safety requirements in the user manual 2 Devices can be used ...

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: ...country where you use the computer For more information on power cord set requirements contact your authorized dealer reseller or service provider General Requirements The requirements listed below are applicable to all countries 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...

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 Wi Fi and B...

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: ... two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must 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 ...

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: ...y the FCC For body worn operation this model meets the FCC RF exposure guidelines when used with Samsung accessory designated for this product Non compliance with the above restrictions may result in violation of FCC RF exposure guidelines RF exposure or SAR information can be viewed on line at www fcc gov oet ea fccid This site uses this product FCC ID number on the outside of the product Sometim...

Page 110: ...u Province 215021 China Tel 86 0512 6253 8988 For the web or the phone number of the Samsung Service Center see the Warranty or contact the retailer where you purchased your product RTC caution CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer Discard used batteries according to the Manufacturer s instructio...

Page 111: ...citizenship data_corner html India Only For more information on safe disposal and recycling visit our 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 ...

Page 112: ...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 113: ... 4 0 A or 4 5 A Output voltage 12 V 5 V 3 3 V 5 VSB Optional components may not be provided or different components may be provided depending on the computer model The system specifications are subject to change without notice The power supply specifications for this computer may differ depending on the model You can check the power and input current levels on the power supply label This computer ...

Page 114: ...trademarks or registered trademarks of the Intel Corporation Microsoft MS DOS Vista XP and Windows are trademarks or registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation HDMI the HDMI logo and the term High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC All other trademarks and copyrights are the property of their respective owners ...

Page 115: ... 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 116: ...t users can use 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 network The current LAN uses the Ethernet media access control method developed in the early 1980s To connect to an Ethernet a network card called a LAN card Ethernet c...

Page 117: ...ion or standard that controls or enables the connection communication and data transfer between computing endpoints It defines the data transmission procedures and the transmission medium for more efficient network functions SDHC Secure Digital High Capacity card This is the extension of the SD card that supports over 2GB bytes SDXC Secure Digital eXtended Capacity SDXC provides a higher capacity ...

Page 118: ...ndards such as Serial and PS 2 The data transmission specifications are one of the interface standards used to connect a computer to peripheral devices These specifications include USB 1 0 1 1 2 0 and 3 0 It is appropriate to support peripheral devices that require high data rates such as an AV device secondary HDD or CD RW The higher the version e g USB 3 0 the higher the data rate provided Windo...

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