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Chapter 3.Using The Computer

Movie Editor (Editing a Movie)

This section describes the procedures for editing a movie.

Click on 

MOVIE EDITOR

in the Menu Selection Bar.

■

Editing a Movie

The procedures for merging two movie files and for inserting transition effects
between movies are described below.

1. Click on 

MOVIE EDITOR

. A new project will open.

2. Double-click 

Movie

in the left category pane and double-click 

All movies

.

3. Drag and drop a movie file to the Storyboard. When a Storyboard appears

in the right pane, drag and drop another movie file to the Storyboard.

▶

To Enter the Title

: Click on 

Text Box

from the 

Title

tab, create a text

box by dragging the pointer and enter a title. Enter the title and then

click 

Apply

. The title is inserted at the beginning of the Storyboard.

MOVIE EDITOR

Menu

Storyboard

Work Tab

Create Movie

Movie Category

Background Music

MUSIC

You can listen to the music

files in My Playlist or All

musics while working.

Apply

Title Tab

Applied Title

Summary of Contents for M50

Page 1: ...Manual This manual describes how to use computer as well as information on Windows Internet Upgrade and Troubleshooting M50 The product images may differ from actual product appearance ...

Page 2: ...g Posture During Computer Use 1 15 2 Introducing Windows Windows XP Basics 2 2 Document Operations 2 7 3 Using The Computer Using the CD Rom Drive 3 2 Enjoying Home Theater 3 7 Using the Multi Card Slot 3 9 Using the PCMCIA Card Slot 3 11 Using EasyBox 3 12 Using Samsung Theme 3 14 Contents The photographs used in this user manual may be somewhat different in shape and color to those of your compu...

Page 3: ...Network Environment Settings for Wireless LAN Network WLAN 4 7 Using Samsung Network Manager 4 16 Using Network Service 4 23 Using Bluetooth Devices 4 29 5 System Management Managing Power 5 2 Using the Battery 5 4 Upgrading Memory 5 8 Using the Security Lock 5 10 Traveling with the Computer 5 11 6 Customizing your computer Using System Setup 6 2 Configuring the Password 6 4 Changing Booting Prior...

Page 4: ...storing the System 7 2 Reinstalling Software 7 4 Re Installing Windows 7 6 Q A 7 9 Appendix System Specifications A 2 Wireless LAN Specifications A 3 Copyright A 5 Safety Instructions A 6 Samsung Notebook Computer Global Warranty ...

Page 5: ...Getting Started This chapter provides basic information for using this computer System overview and methods for general use are provided Chapter 1 Chapter 1 ...

Page 6: ...on P 1 5 Remote Control Sensor P 1 14 LCD Latch Volume Control Buttons Touchpad Button Speaker R Touchpad P 1 7 Wireless LAN Button P 4 7 N N N No o o ot t t te e e e AVStation Buttons AVStation is a multimedia program that enables users to play MUSIC PHOTO and MOVIE files When the computer is turned off or in Hibernation AVStation now is launched P 3 30 When the computer is turned on AVStation pr...

Page 7: ...ting Started CD Drive Optional P 3 2 Microphone Jack Monitor Port USB 2 0 Port Network LAN Port P 4 4 Fan Vents Modem Port P 4 3 PCMCIA Card Slot P 3 11 Headphone Jack S PDIF Jack Optical P 3 7 Line In Jack USB 2 0 Port IEEE 1394 Port 6Pin ...

Page 8: ...ive will void your warranty To replace the hard disk drive please contact your nearest Samsung Service Centre 1 4 Manual Rear View Bottom View TV Output Port S Video P 6 8 DC In Port Battery P 5 4 Battery Latches USB 2 0 Port Memory Compartment P 5 8 Security Lock Port P 5 10 HDD Compartment ...

Page 9: ...ng 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 5 Chapter 1 Getting Started C C C Ca a a au u u ut t t tii iio o o on n n n If the computer has 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 system on the syste...

Page 10: ... 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 Changing users 1 Click Start Log Off 2 Click Switch User 3 In the Windows Log On window select the desired user name N N N No o o ot t t te e e e To login with an Administrator Account To delete a user account 1 Click on a user account to d...

Page 11: ... operations 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 1 7 Chapter 1 Getting Started Touchpad buttons the two buttons below the touchpad provide identical functions to buttons of a mouse Touchpad N N N No o o ot t t te e e e Locking the touchpad...

Page 12: ... Manual Drag Move Select Drag and drop a part to the required place C C C Ca a a au u u ut t t tii iio o o on n n n Please use the touchpad only with your finger Using sharp devices may damage the touchpad Operating the touchpad or touchpad button while starting your system may increase the time required for starting Windows To utilize the touchpad buttons for other more diverse functions please r...

Page 13: ...n select one of the following modes by pressing the button Turns the wireless LAN service on and off for appropriate models Turns the touchpad function on and off You can select Etiquette Mode when you require a quiet operating environment Function REST Gauge Euro CRT LCD Backlit Mute SRS Wireless LAN Touchpad Etiquette Mode Key Name Key Com binations WOW XT ON Mode Select to listen to music TruSu...

Page 14: ...or end of the sentence Key Function Makes the keypad in the middle of keyboard available Scrolls the screen up and down while the cursor position does not change in some applications Increases the audio volume Decreases the audio volume Turns the LCD screen brighter Turns the LCD screen dimmer Function Num Lock Scroll Lock Volume Up Volume Down Brightness Up Brightness Down Key Name Key Com binati...

Page 15: ... enabled This light does not operate for the models without wireless LAN Blue When the computer is operating on AC power and the battery is fully charged Amber When the computer is operating on AC power and the battery is being charged Off When the computer is operating on battery power Turns on when the computer is turned on Blinks when the computer is in Standby mode Num Lock Caps Lock in upper ...

Page 16: ...Turn the system on When the Samsung Logo appears press the F2 key to enter Setup 2 In the Boot menu change the Brightness Control Mode option to User Control 3 Save the settings and exit Setup When using the Battery Manager only the screen brightness set in Custom Mode is maintained To save the battery charge When your computer is operating on battery power adjusting the LCD brightness level to di...

Page 17: ...ust 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 C C C Ca a a au u u ut t t tii iio o o on n n n When you turn the system on a booting noise may occur ...

Page 18: ...d a 45 degree angle from the remote control sensor on the device N N N No o o ot t t te e e e When the remote control is not being used keep the remote control in the PCMCIA slot To keep the remote control in the slot insert the remote control into the slot so that the Remote Control Signal Transmitter faces outward N N N No o o ot t t te e e e Buttons indicated by do not work in some applications...

Page 19: ...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 window...

Page 20: ...1 16 Manual ...

Page 21: ...Introducing Windows This chapter provides basic information on using the computer s main operating system Windows Chapter 2 Chapter 2 ...

Page 22: ... 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 23: ...tart Button Opens the Start Menu Taskbar Displays programs that are currently running Frequently used icons can be placed here Recycle Bin Deleted files or folders end up here Language Bar Enables switching between English other languages text inputs and provides other text input services Start Menu Start Button Taskbar System Tray with Clock Language Bar Recycle Bin Desktop Icons You can directly...

Page 24: ... and floppy disks It can also be used to search and open files and folders Enables users to configure settings on the computer Provides on line help information on Windows and troubleshooting Enables users to search for information in files or the Internet Runs programs or documents My Computer Control Panel Help and Support Search Run Fixed Items Internet Browser Electronic Mail Program This Fold...

Page 25: ...ton Maximize Button Minimize Button Double click a shared document or a 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 ...

Page 26: ...p and support centre before calling the Samsung helpline 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 27: ... documents using WordPad is provided here 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 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 Sav...

Page 28: ...n 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 click OK 5 In Prin...

Page 29: ...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 30: ...ill run automatically 3 2 Manual 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 A CD ROM drive is optional For more detailed product specifications refer to the product catalog 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 t...

Page 31: ...r Running the program the first time displays the set up screen Define the settings according to the instructions displayed on the screen When you complete the settings the following screen appears Features Playlist pane Playback Controls area To view detailed information on how to use Windows Media Player Run Windows Media Player and right click over the Function Taskbar and select Help Windows M...

Page 32: ...ck 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: ...an copy data to a blank CD or create 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 N N N No o o ot t t te e e e ...

Page 34: ...al 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 To Burn an Audio CD Run Windows Media Player and right click over the Function Taskbar and select Help Windows Media Player Help from the popup menu Select Using th...

Page 35: ...r computer 1 Connect the S PDIF jack of the system and a 5 1 channel amplifier 2 Connect speakers to the amplifier See the User Manual for the Speakers 3 To view through a TV connect the TV and change the current display device to TV in the Display Properties See P 6 8 Connecting to a TV Digital amp Surround L speaker Computer Center speaker TV Front R speaker Surround R speaker Subwoofer Front L ...

Page 36: ...em is unselected The option must be unselected for sound to be output in digital format 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 Power 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...

Page 37: ...mory card into the Multi Card Slot 2 Click Start My Computer The inserted memory card is displayed C C C Ca a a au u u ut t t tii iio o o on n n n Restrictions on Using Memory Cards You can use memory cards for storing data only Copyright protection function is not supported Memory Stick Memory Stick Pro SD Cord MMC xD Cord C C C Ca a a au u u ut t t tii iio o o on n n n Remove the Slot Protector ...

Page 38: ...ory card may be easily mislaid when moving your computer keep the memory card separately 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 ...

Page 39: ... a a au u 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 out Push the button again to eject the slot protector To remove PCMCIA card a Double click Safely Remove Hardware icon in Taskbar b Select the appropriate PCMCIA card and click Stop button c When Safe to remove Hardware window appears click OK ...

Page 40: ...aults and change the boot sequence Desktop Desktop management features include changing the font size execut ing a magnifier function the start menu settings and managing the quick launch icons on the taskbar Security Here you can configure the security settings supported by Windows XP SP2 You can also change the configuration of the firewall set tings Windows automatic updates and blocking pop up...

Page 41: ...ll prevents unauthorized users from gaining access to your system via the network or the Internet 1 Click Start All Programs Samsung EasyBox EasyBox 2 Click Security from the top menu bar 3 Select Windows Firewall Settings from the Security menu on the left 4 Select a firewall level 5 Click Apply Click the User Setting button for advanced features including exceptions and permissions ...

Page 42: ...desktop Or select Start All Programs Samsung Samsung Theme Samsung Theme Samsung Theme Switches to Samsung Theme desktop logon screen and sound effects on booting Windows XP Theme Switches to the Windows XP default Theme Back Restores the theme to its previous status Help button Close button Move the mouse pointer over Samsung Theme item then the Samsung Theme will be displayed below ...

Page 43: ...Start All Programs Samsung Samsung Update Plus Samsung Update Plus 2 Click Search for and Install Updates and click the Search for Updates button 3 If there are available software or driver updates for your computer the available updates will be listed Select the required updates from the list and click Install Update to start the update If this is the first time you are running the program a wind...

Page 44: ...e items display By default your computer is configured to automatically search for updates If there is a new update available this is notified in the notification area Click the balloon help icon in the notification area Here you will be able to find the latest available updates To change the automatic update settings click the Custom button in Figure 2 and change the settings Samsung Update Plus ...

Page 45: ...ndow mode You can use all AVStation premium functions Play Mode This provides an easier to use user interface than that of Standard mode In this mode the Edit Create function and the MOVIE EDITOR menu are not supported see P 3 25 Window mode Screen Play Mode Screen This Manual mainly describes the procedures for using the Window mode of AVStation premium The captured program screen shots in this m...

Page 46: ...album onto a CD MOVIE Using this menu you can play a video movie file or a DVD VCD title You can only play a DVD title after installing Power DVD or a DVD player program MOVIE EDITOR Using this menu you can edit a movie file Selecting the AVStation premium Menus To select a menu select the required menu from the Menu Selection Bar Menu Selection Bar Library Window Menu Bar Category Window To handl...

Page 47: ...lay it To play multiple music files select the music files and click on Add The music files will be played in the added order Playing an Audio CD 1 Insert an audio CD into the CD ROM drive 2 When the Audio CD window appears select using Samsung AVStation premium and click OK Then the audio CD is played To play an audio CD in the CD ROM drive double click CD from the Category and double click on Au...

Page 48: ...racks are saved in the My Documents AVStation premi um Music Music From CD folder Burning an Audio CD 1 Insert a blank CD into the CD ROM drive When the CD Drive window appears click Cancel 2 Select Tools Burn CD 3 Select Burn Audio CD and click Next 4 Double click Music in the left title and double click All musics 5 Select music files from the list and click the Add files from my PC to the CD bu...

Page 49: ...tegory and click on Add 2 When you have added all the music files you want click on Save As Playlist 3 Register a new playlist name and click OK 4 When the completion message appears click OK The created playlist is saved in the C Program Files Samsung AVStation premium My Playlist folder Playing a Playlist 1 Click on Load Playlist at the bottom of the Library window 2 Select a Playlist and click ...

Page 50: ...Zoom In on The Image Image Window Image Category MUSIC You can listen to the music files in My Playlist or All musics while editing an image Viewing the Image List Select View Image List from the menu at the bottom of the zoomed image screen Viewing an Image through the Slide Show or Full Screen Select Slide Show or Full Screen from the menu at the bottom of the zoomed in on image screen To exit S...

Page 51: ...m is saved in the My Documents AVStation premi um Photo Photo Album folder and will be displayed in the Album category To view an album double click on Image in the left category pane and double click on Album Click on Slide Show in the Image window to view the images within the album through the Slide Show Burning an Album onto a CD 1 Double click on the album to be burnt to CD in the left Album ...

Page 52: ...All musics while working You can adjust the screen size in the View menu Playing a DVD Title To play a DVD title first install the DVD Power DVD player software 1 Insert a DVD title into the DVD drive 2 When the Select Work window appears select using Samsung AVStation premium and click OK to play the DVD title If the DVD does not automatically play or the DVD title is in the DVD drive double clic...

Page 53: ...egory pane and double click All movies 3 Drag and drop a movie file to the Storyboard When a Storyboard appears in the right pane drag and drop another movie file to the Storyboard To Enter the Title Click on Text Box from the Title tab create a text box by dragging the pointer and enter a title Enter the title and then click Apply The title is inserted at the beginning of the Storyboard MOVIE EDI...

Page 54: ...ry Registering a File By registering multimedia files to the library you can easily access and manage them since they will be appear in the corresponding category of either the Music Image Movie categories on the left hand side of the screen The procedures to register an entire folder to the library will be used as an example below 1 Click on Register File at the bottom of the screen 2 Click on Ad...

Page 55: ...e described below Double click MUSIC in the initial screen of Play Mode Exit Program Minimize Screen Menu Move Bar This appears only when the mouse pointer is over it Move to the Initial Screen of Play Mode Switch to Window Mode Operation Display Window Library Window Category Window Repeat Button Track All Tracks Random Media Play Control Button To switch to Window Mode move the mouse or touchpad...

Page 56: ...1 Insert an audio CD into the CD ROM drive Audio CD will be displayed in the library window To play an audio CD in the CD ROM drive double click on CD in the cate gory 2 Double click Audio CD in the library window The tracks of the CD will be displayed 3 Double click a track to play it To Listen to All Tracks Select Play All Tracks from the Media Play Control button N N N No o o ot t t te e e e Li...

Page 57: ... can listen to the music files in My Playlist or All musics while working Playing a DVD Title 1 Insert a DVD title into the DVD drive 2 When the Select Work window appears select using Samsung AVStation premium and click OK to play the DVD title If the DVD is not automatically played or the DVD title was in the DVD drive double click the Title of the DVD in the DVD VCD category Playing a VCD Title...

Page 58: ... In the Exit window select Exit The use procedures of AVStation now are similar to those of Play Mode of AVStation premium AVStation now only supports the player and view functions To register files to the library use the registration function of AVStation premium N N N No o o ot t t te e e e You can only use AVStation now when your computer is turned off or it is in maximum power saving mode see ...

Page 59: ...he To Move Select and Run Menus In AVStation now you can use the keyboard mouse and remote control Moving a Menu or an Item Press the direction keys on the keyboard or move the mouse to move the cursor to a menu or item and then click it Or press the Direction button on the remote control Selecting or Running a menu or an Item After you move to a menu or item press the Enter key on the key board o...

Page 60: ...All Photo category 2 In the Library window select an image to view Library Pane Music File All Music Category Pane Repeat Button Track All Tracks Random Media Play Control Button Media Play Control Button You can only use the Media Play Control button when a music file is being played Playing Multiple Tracks 1 Play a music file 2 Move the focus to the left Category pane and select the Play All but...

Page 61: ...lect a video file to watch The selected movie file will be played Library Pane Image Files All Images Category Pane Media Play Control Button MUSIC You can listen to the music files in My Playlist or All Music while working Library Pane Video Files All Images Category Pane Viewing an Image through the Slide Show or Full Screen In the lower menu of the zoomed in image select SlideShow or Full Scree...

Page 62: ...a movie title not supported by AVStation Now please use AVStation Premium after booting your computer For Cases where you cannot preview using the PHOTO MOVIE menu 1 When you did not create a Preview in AVStation Premium A Preview for a photo or a movie is created when you select the PHOTO MOVIE menu in AVStation Premium Full Screen Mode and view the preview in the Library pane 2 When the format o...

Page 63: ...cursor in the right most position Select Start All Programs Samsung Samsung Command Center Samsung Command Center The Samsung Command Center screen consists of the following 4 areas S W Group Area You can classify programs into 5 groups these being System Utility Network Support and Entertainment and manage them You can add a file that can be launched directly from the Desktop or Explorer Files th...

Page 64: ...he Run button to launch AV Station Area This only appears when the AV Station program has been installed You can easily launch the TV music movie or album player of the AV Station program Drag and drop a media file from the Desktop or Explorer over any of the buttons to launch the corresponding player Samsung Update Plus Area When there is new software or a new driver the Samsung Update Plus notif...

Page 65: ...Connecting to the Internet This chapter provides instructions on connecting to the Internet Chapter 4 Chapter 4 ...

Page 66: ...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 67: ...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 68: ...rt 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 window c...

Page 69: ...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 70: ...ction 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 configuration has been ...

Page 71: ...tion in this section refers to the Intel R PRO Wireless 2200BG Network Connection hereafter referred to as an 802 11BG card and the Intel R PRO Wireless 2915ABG Network Connection hereafter referred to as an 802 11ABG card device A wireless LAN card is optional The model of the wireless LAN card is determined by the relevant product To view the installed wireless LAN card click Start Control Panel...

Page 72: ...etwork Key window appears Enter the Network Key in the window and then click the Connect button Now when Connected in AP is displayed and you can access the network For more detailed information such as the network key encryption key ask your network administrator N No ot te e Checking the connection status Move the mouse pointer over the Wireless Network Connection icon on the taskbar and the con...

Page 73: ...can share the Internet by accessing another computer connected to the Internet See P 4 19 Sharing Internet Access 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 ta...

Page 74: ...ter 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 13 alphanumeric characters e g magic or of 10 26 hexadecimal numbers a hexadecimal number is represente...

Page 75: ...4 11 Chapter 4 Connecting to the Internet 7 Check that the configured network name e g samsung is in the Preferred networks item and click OK Now your wireless network setup has been completed ...

Page 76: ...er a cryptographic key in the network key box and click Connect When connected to the wireless network the system displays Connected in the selected network of the Network Connection window If the network key is not configured in Connecting to computer to computer networks peer to peer or ad hoc on P 4 9 just click Connect without any keystrokes N No ot te e Checking the connection status Move the...

Page 77: ...ia Insert the System Software Media into the CD ROM drive and then install the Wireless LAN 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 PROSet Wireless Intel PROSet Wireless Configure wireless network settings in PROSet following the procedures below To connect to an Access Point To...

Page 78: ...e The network authentication data encryption WEP key index and password of a access point are configured in the access point management program For infor mation 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 password configured when creating the computer t...

Page 79: ...n access point is an access point that exists but is configured not to be detected by the scan operation to prevent access attempts from unauthorized users N No ot te e What is a network name SSID Network name SSID is a name that a wireless adapter uses for identifying connection Enter the name of computer to computer network to create e g samsung or the name of access point to connect The network...

Page 80: ...ou can diagnose the network status You can diagnose the network status when the network is not properly connected Using the Network This section describes the procedures to connect to the Internet by setting up a network The setting up procedures include the procedures to add a printer to the network Setting Up a Network 1 To use a wired LAN connect the LAN cable to the LAN port To use a wireless ...

Page 81: ...ternet Select either Wired LAN or Wireless LAN Setting up the IP Address To allocate an IP address automatically DHCP select Get IP Automatically To use a static IP address unselect Get IP Automatically and enter an IP address For IP address information ask your network administrator N N N No o o ot t t te e e e To not add a printer select No Default Printer and then click the Finish button When t...

Page 82: ...kbar and click View Available Wireless Networks 2 Select an available wireless network e g SAMSUNG and click the Connect button For information on available wireless LAN APs ask your network administrator 3 The network key security key input window appears If a network key has been set for the wireless LAN AP enter the network key and click the Connect button For the network key information ask yo...

Page 83: ...ernet sharing procedures for Connection 1 which connect the sharing server and the Internet through a wired LAN and connect the sharing server and the sharing client through a wireless LAN are described below Sharing Server A computer with 2 LAN interfaces that provide a function to share Internet Access Sharing Client A computer that uses the Internet by connecting to a sharing server without its...

Page 84: ...t button 8 When the Printer Setting window appears click Finish For the printer setup procedures refer to Setting Up a Network on page 4 17 When the Shared Server setting is completed set up the shared client Determine whether to use a firewall Select a device Set an IP address To protect against external intrusion attempts using a firewall is recommended For more information on selecting a device...

Page 85: ...e completed you can use the Internet on the shared client To connect through a wireless LAN select Internet Sharing Wireless To connect through a wired LAN select Internet Sharing Wired N N N No o o ot t t te e e e To connect through a wireless LAN enter the wireless connection name e g Samsung you entered in the sharing server If you have set a network key security key for the sharing server ente...

Page 86: ...work Manager 2 Select Diagnose Status from the Manage menu 3 The Network Connections figure window appears Click the Start button to start the network diagnosis 4 When the diagnosis is complete out of order devices are marked by the exclamation mark icon For detailed device status read the description in the lower part of the window ...

Page 87: ...aring 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 network through wired or wireless network connections See Pages 4 3 4 7 Configuring Network Environment Settings 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 When a file or folder is shared...

Page 88: ...are 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 t t tii iio o o...

Page 89: ...lick 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 90: ...e printer sharing in the computer connected to the printer Step 2 Add and use the shared printer in other computers on the network 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 OK ...

Page 91: ...nt 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 computer 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 afte...

Page 92: ...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 93: ...to Install a Bluetooth mobile phone and Create a Bluetooth connection to the Internet using a Bluetooth mobile phone of the Bluetooth On line help Using a wireless keyboard and mouse You can use a wireless keyboard and mouse which have the Bluetooth function For more detailed procedures on using a wireless keyboard and mouse refer to Install a Bluetooth keyboard and Install a Bluetooth mouse of th...

Page 94: ...ng data refer to Installing a Palm handheld computer using Bluetooth technology and Installing a Pocket PC using Bluetooth technology of the Bluetooth On line help Precautions Please do not send files larger than 60MB when transferring files through a File Transfer Function or Personal Area Network Sending a file larger than 60MB may fail due to an unstable Bluetooth connection When using the Pers...

Page 95: ...System Management This chapter provides information on efficient computer management Chapter 5 Chapter 5 ...

Page 96: ... status onto the hard disk and turns the computer off Pressing the Power button restores the computer to the previous working status Press Power button to use computer again in Standby Mode or Hibernation Mode You can also reserve Turning Computer Off Maximum Power Saving Mode Hold Mode etc by selecting System Computer Scheduling in the EasyBox program See P 3 12 If you change the power settings i...

Page 97: ... Maintenance Power Options and select the Advanced tab Configure the Power button function Configuring the function of the fn key combination C Ca au ut ti io on n When the Power button is configured to put the system into Power Saving Mode manually shutting down the computer requires the Power button to be pressed and held for more than 4 seconds ...

Page 98: ...d close LCD 2 Put the computer upside down 3 Pull the two battery latches outward then remove the battery 4 To install the battery again slide the battery into the system as below The battery latch moves inward and fixes the battery automatically C Ca au ut ti io on n Please read the instructions on the battery before use Please refer to the system operation environment Page A 2 of this manual and...

Page 99: ...ing battery charge 5 5 Chapter 5 System Management Remaining Battery Charge Power supply status C Ca au ut ti io on n Using the battery Battery is an expendable supply so when you use it for a long time the capacity battery 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 ala...

Page 100: ...re optimized Maximum Performance Mode This mode is appropriate for conditions that require maximum system performance Therefore the battery usage time may be reduced in this mode Custom Mode In this mode a user can configure a detailed configuration to save the battery usagetime You can adjust the LCD brightness the system standby time the screen color quality and the graphic mode values Decreasin...

Page 101: ... into System Setup 3 Select Smart Battery Calibration in the Boot Menu and press Enter to start The Battery Calibration function is activated and the battery is discharged forcibly This operation requires 3 5 hours depending on the battery capacity and the remaining battery charge 4 When the calibration process is complete and the battery is completely discharged connect the AC power adaptor to fu...

Page 102: ...rtment cover on the bottom of the system 2 Push the memory module tabs outward to pop the memory module outward Pull the module out at an angle of about 30 3 Align the new memory module connectors accordingly and slide it into the slot at a 30 angle 5 8 Manual Before replacing the memory module turn the system off completely and remove the battery Do not replace the memory module when the system i...

Page 103: ...sh the memory module in until the module clicks into place If the memory module is not fixed completely push the module while pressing the memory module tabs outward 5 Close and fix the memory module compartment cover using a screwdriver ...

Page 104: ...lic place The locking device needs to be purchased separately The shape and methods of use may differ depending on the manufacturer Please refer to the manual provided with the security lock for proper use Fix the Kensington lock cable to a fixed object and connect the cable to the Anti theft port at the rear of the system ...

Page 105: ...e system is not pressed by a book or heavy objects The LCD may get damaged 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 Make sure the eject button of PCMCIA card slot is locked ...

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Page 107: ...Customizing your computer This chapter provides information how to use the system setup customizinig screen settings Chapter 6 Chapter 6 ...

Page 108: ...en appears press F2 3 The initial System Setup screen will appear in a moment Sub Menu Press enter to display sub menu Setup Menu Help Displays help information on the current selected item Tab Shift Tab or Enter selects field System Time 10 21 53 System Date 07 26 2005 Primary Master XXXXX MB IDE Secondary Master CD ROM DVD Cpu Type Intel R Pentium R M Cpu Speed X XX GHz Total Memory XXX MB Slot1...

Page 109: ...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 110: ...u can restrict system access to autho rized users only 1 Select the Security menu in the System Setup To enter into System Setup see Page 6 2 2 On the Set Supervisor Password item press Enter 3 Enter a password press Enter re enter the password for confirmation and press Enter again 4 When a message confirming the password configuration appears in the Setup Notice window press Enter Do not lose or...

Page 111: ... 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 system with their user password but cannot enter into the System Setup Deactiva...

Page 112: ...vice 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 Disab...

Page 113: ...y 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 appropriate resolution You can view the graphics chipset Graphics Chipset Information You can view the installed graphics chipset in the Display Properties window NVIDIA Geforc...

Page 114: ...ojector to the corre sponding port of the system To connect a TV connect the TV to the TV output port of the system 2 Press the Fn key Provided that an external display device is con nected the display option changes in LCD CRT LCD CRT order whenever the key is pressed When multiple display devices are connected pressing the Fn keys displays a picture on the LCD CRT TV DVI LCD CRT LCD TV LCD DVI L...

Page 115: ...the TV output port of the system See P 6 8 Connecting to a TV 2 Press touchpad right button on the desktop click Properties and then click the Settings tab 3 Click the monitor 2 icon select the Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor check box and then click Apply 4 When you have completed this click OK on the left of the Troubleshoot button The primary display device the LCD is indicated as 1...

Page 116: ...CD and drag it to the secondary display device 2 The window moves to the secondary display device N N N No o o ot t t te e e e When you use Dual View configuring the LCD as the Primary monitor is recommended 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 If the screen of the secondary display device is displayed at 640x480 pixels with 256 colors change the settings to...

Page 117: ...ge When you first run Norton AntiVirus the Norton AntiVirus Configuration window pops up If you complete the configuration and your computer connect to network you can download and install the latest updates via the network When the live update is done virus scanning starts automatically To stop scanning click on Stop If you didn t configure the Norton AntiVirus program a security alert icon appea...

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Page 119: ...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 120: ...significant 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...

Page 121: ...ompleted dialog box click OK Your computer has been restored to the selected restore point Undoing the last restoration The procedures to undo a restoration are described below 1 Click Start All Programs Accessories System Tools System Restore 2 Select Undo my last restoration and click Next 3 Confirm the restoration information to undo and click Next System Restore shuts down Windows and starts u...

Page 122: ...s or programs that are not currently installed on your computer from the system software media provided All necessary components are installed using the factory defaults Minimum Installation This displays the components driver Windows programs etc that if not installed may cause problems with the system performance You can install only required components Custom Installation You can customize the ...

Page 123: ...llation in the main window of the System Software Media Standard Installation is recommended 2 The system is scanned to display the drivers and programs that need to be installed 3 Click OK The drivers and programs are automatically installed as factory defaults 4 When done restart the system ...

Page 124: ...he keyboard After a while the Samsung Recovery Solution Start screen appears 3 Read the instructions on the Start screen and click the Start button to install Windows C Ca au ut ti io on n Please backup your hard disk drive Samsung Recovery Solution formats your hard disk drive before installing Windows Therefore please backup important data onto a separate storage device before reinstallation Whe...

Page 125: ...rsion you have used and click the Start button 4 2 The Confirmation window appears Confirm the selected Windows version and click the Yes button If the Select Windows version language screen appears instead of the Windows installation screen The Select Windows version screen may appear if you have formatted your hard disk drive Select a Windows version according to the following procedures N No ot...

Page 126: ...d applications from the System Software Media need to be installed Windows cannot be used without them N No ot te e For more information about the procedures to use the System Software Media refer to the descriptions of P 7 4 Re Installing Software If the System Software Media consists of 2 CDs When the installation of the first CD is complete the Windows registration screen appears See Step 7 Ins...

Page 127: ...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 128: ...cases the screen blinks or displays noise for a short time Click the Graphics Related tab Change Resolution Change Display Device Remove the AC Adapter Restart the System Change PowerMizer level A This may happen while the video driver is examining the connected device While detecting any connected display devices may blink or some noise may occur Q5 When I connect a projector and change the setti...

Page 129: ...creen MS DOS mode Run the programs in the MS DOS window Q9 Switching to full screen by pressing the Alt Enter keys while playing a music file using Media Player temporarily stops the sound A Zooming in or out of the Media Player screen changes the screen resolution The sound may stop while the screen resolution is switched Zoom in or out of the Media Player screen before playing an MP3 or MPEG fil...

Page 130: ... Enter keys more quickly or press the Alt Enter keys using the sys tem keyboard Q12 When a TV is connected the Turn off monitor power option is not performed A When connecting a TV after booting up your computer the Turn off monitor power option may not be performed For it to operate properly it is recommend ed to connect a TV and then booting up the computer ...

Page 131: ...ose the modem again after restarting the system or reinstalling the driver You have to exit all programs using modem in the advance of diagnostics of the modem 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 i...

Page 132: ...dem Options 3 In the Dialing 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 country Q4 How do I receive a fax while the sy...

Page 133: ...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 1 Click on My Network Place View network connections on the Desktop 2 Right click over Wi...

Page 134: ...e and Maintenance System Hardware tab Device Manager Network adapters Wireless LAN adapter If there is a yellow exclamation mark If a warning message apears install the driver again using the System Software Media 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 network Even if the signal strength is exc...

Page 135: ...ctions If there is a Wireless LAN On Off button check if the wireless LAN button is pressed A2 Verify whether the same network key encryption key has been entered in both the AP and the computer The network key is an encryption key for encrypting data transmitted between the AP and the computer It is recommended setting the network key manually Check the AP Settings For the AP settings refer to th...

Page 136: ...se compatibility problems It is recommended using a static IP Since static channel selection is more reliable than auto channel selection it is recommended setting a static channel Q5 In the Windows XP Available wireless networks window the Wireless Network Connection is displayed as Not Available A1 When there is a Wireless LAN button ensure that the Wireless LAN button is turned on A2 Check if t...

Page 137: ...A2 Check the TCP IP properties of the computers to be connected through the com puter to computer Ad Hoc network All of the computers to be connected through a computer to computer Ad Hoc network should be configured so that their IP addresses are within the same subnet range If the TCP IP Settings are configured to DHCP the address is automatically configured to an address within the subnet IP ra...

Page 138: ... 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 network settings If the Use IEEE 802 1x authentication in this network option is selected deselect the option on the Authentication tab For more detailed information about authentication server ask your network administrator A...

Page 139: ...urned the wireless LAN off using the Off Button on the PROSet the wireless LAN operating light is still on A This is normal The Off Button for the Wireless LAN on the PROSet only turns off the S W and not the H W for the Wireless LAN Q14 After installing the PROSet I cannot manage the wireless net work under Windows A Click on Use Microsoft Client in the Tools menu of the PROSet program to manage ...

Page 140: ...n Key combination does not work A While displaying video of VCD or MPEG or the display setting is Dual View you cannot toggle display devices Also the installation of NetWare Client 32 program disables the function of Fn Q5 While playing a game pressing the Fn keys does not work or the screen is not properly displayed A Some games and 3D application programs may change the display device control T...

Page 141: ...et the Current Display to Laptop Display 4 Right click over the figure of the Digital Display Device and then click Adjust Screen 5 Select Use Display Adapter Scaling and then click the Apply button Q10 The game play screen frequently stops and starts A This may happen when the PowerMizer Settings are set to Maximum Power Saving Function or Balanced 1 Right click over the Desktop and select Proper...

Page 142: ... the system memory If there is insufficient system memory the data is saved to the hard disk drive and loaded to memory when required This operation may temporarily stop displaying the picture on the screen In this case lower the game resolution or the screen settings For Delta Force Black Hawk Down Medal of Honor Battle Field 1942 etc ...

Page 143: ...er Manage security settings for 2 In the Privacy tab of Internet Properties click on Settings from Block pop ups 3 Enter a URL to want to allow pop ups into Address of Web site to allow and click on Add 4 You will find that the entered address is added to the allowed sites list The next time you connect to the Web site you will see pop ups appearing When you need to re block a permitted site selec...

Page 144: ...dows Firewall If you want to add a program to Programs and Services click on Add Program and select it A2 Set up Windows Automatic Updates This automatically downloads and installs critical updates via the Internet to keep your computer up to date 1 Click on Automatic Updates in Start Control Panel Security Center Manage security settings for 2 From general tab of Automatic Updates window select A...

Page 145: ...nti virus program that your computer is able to identify Check the following programs which Windows can detect and select one from the list A list of anti virus programs that Windows can detect Symantec Norton Anti Virus NetworkAssociates McAfee TrendMicro ComputerAssociates Panda Kaspersky Ahnlabs AhnLab The list is subject to change Visit the Microsoft Web site www microsoft com regularly to che...

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Page 147: ...Appendix System specifications software types and safety instructions are provided here Appendix Appendix ...

Page 148: ...ard Supported PCMCIA Slot Type I and II Compatible 1 slot Ports IEEE 1394 6 Pin USB 2 0 x 4 Microphone Headphone S PDIF Support Modem RJ 11 LAN RJ 45 Monitor TV Out S Video Dimensions mm 395 x 278 8 x 30 5 35 4 Width x Depth x Height LCD Panel Size 17 WXGA 1440 x 900 17 WSXGA 1680 x 1050 Optional Weight 2 99 Kg Battery Lithium Ion smart battery Operation Environment Temperature for custody 5 40 C ...

Page 149: ...vice 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 compatible Access Point This piece of equipm...

Page 150: ...and 6 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 11a mode is supported only when the device is connected with an IEEE802 11a device e g IEEE802 11a compatible Access Point 11g mode is supported only when the device is connected with an IEEE802 11g device e g IEEE802 11g compatible Access ...

Page 151: ...um 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 claims of certai...

Page 152: ...aged 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 moistu...

Page 153: ...ting 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 hard disk B...

Page 154: ...ers 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 ...

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