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Chapter 3

Settings and Upgrade

LCD Brightness Control

LCD bad pixels principle of laptop computer

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Samsung observes the specifi cations regarding strict

quality and reliability of LCD. But in spite of that, it is

inevitable that there might be a small number of bad

pixels. A large number of bad pixels can cause problems in

appearance, but a small number of pixels doesn’t aff ect the

computer performance.

Therefore Samsung observes and manages the following

dot principles:

- Bright dot : 2 or less

- Black dot : 4 or less

- Combination of Bright and Dark : 4 or less

Instructions for Cleaning the LCD

Clean the LCD panel with a soft cloth lightly moistened with

computer cleansing detergent moving in one direction.
Cleaning the LCD panel with excessive force can damage the

LCD.

Summary of Contents for N-Series

Page 1: ...1 2 3 4 5 1 1 User Guide Getting Started Using the Computer Settings and Upgrade Backup Restoration Appendix Contents Start ...

Page 2: ...rnal Digital Device 54 Adjusting the Volume 57 Wired Network 61 Wireless Network Optional 65 Sharing Content in a Home Network Easy Content Share Optional Chapter 3 Settings and Upgrade 72 LCD Brightness Control 74 BIOS Setup 76 Setting a Boot Password 79 Changing the Boot Priority 80 Upgrading Memory 82 Battery 89 Using the Security Lock Port Chapter 4 Backup Restore 91 Samsung Recovery Solution ...

Page 3: ...Product Features 3 Tips 4 Before You Start 5 Safety Precautions 8 Proper Posture During Computer Use 21 Overview 24 Turning the Computer On and Off 32 Chapter 1 Getting Started ...

Page 4: ...vironmentally Friendly Eco Design You do not need to wait a long time for the computer to boot up because it boots up quickly once you press the Power button Optional Experience a netbook that is more convenient to use with the Samsung Fast Start solution Optional Fast Start Using Easy Content Share you can view video music and photos from your PC on the TV Optional Using Samsung Recovery Solution...

Page 5: ...ay device and the computer with the monitor and repeatedly press the F4 key while holding down the Fn key The internet connection has slowed down or error messages appear continuously while using the Internet Restore Internet Explorer to its initial state 1 Launch Internet Explorer click Tools Internet Options Advanced Load defaults 2 If the Internet Explorer setting again window appears select Se...

Page 6: ...lled operating system The User guide supplied with this computer may vary depending on your model Using the software The software described in the main text can be launched using the following menu path Start All Programs Start All Programs Samsung When the programs are not installed select Samsung Recovery Solution System Software to install the programs Only for models supplied with Samsung Reco...

Page 7: ...to prevent any such data loss Precautions for Operating System Support If a problem occurs because of the reinstallation of other operating systems OS or a previous version of a OS pre installed on this computer or a software that does not support the OS the company will not provide technical support a replacement or refund and if our service engineer visits you due to this problem a service charg...

Page 8: ...tion 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 Solution may reside in a hidden area of the HDD About Memory Capacity Representation The memory capacity reported in Windows is less than the actual capacity of memor...

Page 9: ...tion for a long time This increases the risk that a malfunction or damage to the product will occur Avoid exposing any part of your body to the heat from the computer vent or AC adapter for a long time when the computer is on Exposing a part of your body close to the heat from the vent or AC adapter for long periods of time may cause a burn Avoid blocking the vent at the bottom or side of the comp...

Page 10: ...t bend the power cord excessively or do not place a heavy object over the power cord It is especially important to keep the power cord out of reach of infants and pets If the cord is damaged it may cause electric shock or fire Power Related The power plug and wall outlet figures may differ depending on the country specifications and the product model Do not touch the main plug or power cord with w...

Page 11: ...n so that they are not covered with dust Failing to do so may result in fire AC Adapter Usage Precautions Connect the power cord to the AC adapter firmly Otherwise there is a danger of fire due to an incomplete contact Use only the AC adapter supplied with the product Using another adapter may cause the screen to flicker Do not place heavy objects or step onto the power cord or AC adapter to avoid...

Page 12: ... Precautions Do not use the computer in a badly ventilated location such as on bedding on a pillow or cushion etc and do not use it in a location such as room with floor heating as it may cause the computer to overheat Take care that the computer vents on the side or the bottom are not blocked especially in these environments If the vents are blocked the computer may overheat and it may cause a co...

Page 13: ...ctric shock or fire hazard Never heat the battery or put the battery into a fire Do not put or use the battery in a hot location such as a sauna inside a vehicle exposed to the heat and so on There is a danger of an explosion or fire Take care not to allow metal objects such as a key or clip to touch the battery terminal metal parts If a metal object touches the battery terminals it may cause exce...

Page 14: ...before disassembling the computer If there is a modem disconnect the phone line If you are disassembling notebook computer make sure to remove the battery Failing to do so may cause electric shock Avoid direct sunlight when the computer is in an air tight location such as inside a vehicle There is a danger of a fire hazard The computer may overheat and also present opportunity to thieves Do not us...

Page 15: ...nt away from the other objects Security and Movement Related Follow the instructions for the relevant location e g airplane hospital etc when using a wireless communication device wireless LAN Bluetooth etc Avoid exposing a drive to magnetic fields Security devices with magnetic fields in clude airport walk through devices and se curity wands The airport security devices that check car ry on lugga...

Page 16: ...y disposal method may differ depending on your country and region Dispose of the used battery in an appropriate way Do not throw or disassemble the battery and do not put it into water This may cause an injury fire or explosion Use only a battery authorized by Samsung Electronics Failing to do so may cause an explosion Avoid contact with metal objects such as car keys or clips when keeping or carr...

Page 17: ...ature increases there is a danger of burning yourself Connect only permitted devices to the connectors or ports of the computer Failing to do so may cause electric shock and fire Close the LCD panel only after checking if the notebook computer is turned off The temperature may rise and it may cause overheating and deformation of the product Do not press the Eject Button while the Floppy Disk CD RO...

Page 18: ...eaning the product and only use the computer when it is completely dried Failing to do so may cause electric shock or fire Emergency disk eject method using paperclip should not be used while the disk is in motion Make sure to use the emergency disk eject method only when the Optical Disk Drive is stopped There is a danger of injury Do not place your face close to the Optical Disk Drive tray when ...

Page 19: ...ock or fire To connect a device that is not manufactured or authorized by Samsung Electronics enquire at your service center before connecting the device There is a danger of damaging the product Security and Movement Related When moving the product turn the power off and separate all connected cables first The product might be damaged or users may trip over the cables For long periods of not usin...

Page 20: ...lf The data may be lost when an external impact is applied to the disk while disassembling or assembling the computer The data may be lost when the computer is turned off or reset by a power failure while the hard disk drive is operating The data may be lost and irrecoverable due to a computer virus infection The data may be lost if the power is turned off while running a program Moving or causing...

Page 21: ...check if the power indicator LED is green and then reconnect the power plug Wrong Example Good Example 220V Power Plug 110V Power Plug Power Indicator LED Center Holes When using the auto adapter When the cigar socket is provided you have to use the auto adapter optional Insert the cigar plug of the auto adapter into the cigar socket and connect the DC plug of the auto adapter to the power input p...

Page 22: ...er Posture Adjust the heights of desks and chairs appropriate to your height The heights are to be adjusted so that your arm forms a right angle when you place your hand over the keyboard while sitting down on a chair Adjust the height of chair so that your heel is comfortably placed on the floor Do not use the computer while you are lying down but only while you are sitting down Do not use the co...

Page 23: ...before using the computer When entering contents printed on a paper into the computer use a static paper holder so that the height of the paper is almost equal to that of the monitor Hand Position Keep your arm at a right angle as shown by the figure Keep the line from your elbow to your hand straight Do not place your palm over the keyboard while typing Do not hold the mouse with excessive force ...

Page 24: ... and driver updates without your intervention Please check the equalizer default setting before first usage Use Time Break Time Take a break for 10 minutes or more after a 50 minute period when working for more than one hour Illumination Do not use the computer in dark locations The illumination level for computer use must be as bright so for reading a book Indirect illumination is recommended Use...

Page 25: ...n images are displayed here 3 Keyboard A device to enter data by pressing the keys 4 Touchpad Touchpad Buttons The touchpad and touchpad buttons provide functions similar to the mouse ball and buttons 5 Power Switch Turns the computer on or off 6 Multi Card Slot Optional A card slot that supports SD card SDHC card MMC card and SDXC card 7 Microphone Optional You can use the built in microphone 8 S...

Page 26: ...he keys 6 Touchpad Touchpad Buttons The touchpad and touchpad buttons provide functions similar to the mouse ball and buttons 7 Microphone Optional You can use the built in microphone 8 Status Indicators Shows the operating status of the computer The corresponding operating LED is lit when the corresponding function operates Using the camera web cam Using the Cyberlink YouCam program optional you ...

Page 27: ...hard disk is or ODD being accessed 3 Wireless LAN This turns on when the wireless LAN is operating 4 Charge Status This shows the power source and the battery charge status Green When the battery is fully charged or the battery is not installed Orange When the battery is being charged Off When the computer is running on battery power without being connected to AC adapter 5 Power This shows the com...

Page 28: ...can connect a Kensington lock to the Security Lock Port to prevent the computer from being stolen For NF Series models 1 2 3 4 1 USB Port You can connect USB devices to the USB port such as a keyboard mouse digital camera etc 2 Multi Card Slot Optional A card slot that supports SD card SDHC card MMC card and SDXC card 3 Wired LAN Port Connect the Ethernet cable to this port 4 Security Lock Port Yo...

Page 29: ...port 3 Fan Vents The internal heat of the computer is emitted through these holes If the vents are blocked the computer may overheat Avoid blocking the vents as this may be dangerous 4 USB Port You can connect USB devices to the USB port such as a keyboard mouse digital camera etc 5 Microphone Jack A jack used to connect the microphone 6 Headphone Jack A jack used to connect the headphones Left Vi...

Page 30: ... 15pin D SUB interface 3 Fan Vents The internal heat of the computer is emitted through these holes If the vents are blocked the computer may overheat Avoid blocking the vents as this may be dangerous 4 USB Port You can connect USB devices to the USB port such as a keyboard mouse digital camera etc 5 Microphone Jack A jack used to connect the microphone 6 Headphone Jack A jack used to connect the ...

Page 31: ...30 Chapter 1 Getting Started Overview For N Series models 1 1 Battery This is a Lithium Ion rechargeable battery that supplies power to the computer Back View ...

Page 32: ...cked the computer may overheat Avoid blocking the vents as this may be dangerous For NF Series models 1 3 4 2 1 Battery This is a Lithium Ion rechargeable battery that supplies power to the computer 2 Battery Latches The latch used to remove or install the battery 3 Memory Compartment Cover The main memory is installed inside the cover 4 Fan Vents The internal heat of the computer is emitted throu...

Page 33: ...vation 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 Entering Sleep mode When the computer is turned on press the computer s power button once briefly Adjusting the screen brightness When the computer runs on battery power the LCD brightness is automatically set...

Page 34: ...on may differ For Windows 7 Click Start Shut down mode to shutdown the computer 1 2 For Windows XP 1 Click the Start button on the taskbar Click Turn Off Computer 1 2 2 Click Turn Off If the system cannot be shut down due to a system error turn it off by pressing and holding the Power Button for a minimum of 4 seconds Please note that turning the computer off by this method may cause a system prob...

Page 35: ...ction While the Fast Start function is enabled You cannot change some power options in the Control Panel To change these first disable the Fast Start function The existing power saving mode and maximum power saving mode functions have been replaced by this function Battery and AC power should be removed before you open memory door to change or add memory The LCD may flicker once if the Fast Start ...

Page 36: ... Card Slot Optional 48 Connecting an External Display Device Optional 51 Connecting an External Digital Device 53 Adjusting the Volume 54 Wired Network 57 Wireless Network Optional 61 Sharing Content in a Home Network Easy Content Share Optional 65 Chapter 2 Using the computer ...

Page 37: ...unctions by pressing the keys below with the Fn key Shortcut Keys Name Function REST Sleep Mode Switches to Sleep mode To wake the computer up press the Power button Gauge Shows the remaining battery charge You can only use this function when the Easy Display Manager program is installed Euro Enters the Euro monetary unit symbol This key may not be provided depending on the keyboard type CRT LCD S...

Page 38: ...rmal Normal Mode Speed Maximum performance mode The system operates in its maximum performance and system resources are allocated to the currently active program with priority for maximum performance Speed Boot Quick booting mode This mode enables quick booting when the booting process has slowed down because multiple programs have been installed You can boot up the computer more quickly by settin...

Page 39: ...el equipped with wireless network device Touchpad Turns the Touchpad function on or off When using an external mouse only you can turn the Touchpad off Num Lock Turns the numeric keyboard on or off Scroll Lock If you turn the Scroll Lock on you can scroll the screen up or down without changing the cursor location in some applications ...

Page 40: ...n blue on the numeric keys If Num Lock is turned on by pressing the key combination you can use the numeric keys to enter digits Other Function Keys Performs the right click mouse function touchpad When the shortcut key function does not work properly you have to install the following program Winodws 7 Easy Display Manager Windows XP Easy Display Manager Easy SpeedUp Manager Keyboard ...

Page 41: ... a sharp object may damage the Touchpad If you touch the Touchpad or press the Touchpad buttons while booting up the Windows boot time may be extended Checking the touchpad manufacturer Click the Start Control Panel Hardware and Sound Mouse Hardware tab and check the device E g Elan Synaptics etc The Windows driver provides basic touchpad functions moving the pointer clicking etc but the gesture f...

Page 42: ... want Alternatively press the left touchpad button twice quickly ClickClick TapTap or Right Button Function This corresponds to clicking the right mouse button Press the right touchpad button once The corresponding pop up menu appears Click Drag Function Dragging refers to moving an item to another place after selecting it Press and hold down the left touchpad button over an item you want to drag ...

Page 43: ...ns Rotation function Page move function Configuring the Gesture Function If the Gesture function is not activated you can activate it according to the following procedures 1 When using the Elan driver Click the Start Control Panel Hardware and Sound Mouse ELAN Options button When using the Sysnaptics driver Click the Start Control Panel Hardware and Sound Mouse Device Settings tab Settings button ...

Page 44: ...fingers over the Touchpad together or apart the current image or text is zoomed in or out Zoom out Zoom in or Rotation Function Place two fingers over the touchpad and move the fingers as follows to rotate the photo or image or Page Move Function You can move to the previous or next page when you are looking at a photo or surfing the Internet For example if you lightly brush three fingers to the l...

Page 45: ...uchpad by mistake This function is provided by the touchpad driver provided by the manufacturer When using the Elan driver Click Start Control Panel Hardware and Sound Mouse ELAN Options PalmTracking and then adjust the sensitivity When using the Sysnaptics driver Click Start Control Panel Hardware and Sound Mouse Device Settings Settings Pointing Sensitivity PalmCheck and then adjust the sensitiv...

Page 46: ...er Click Start Control Panel Hardware and Sound Mouse ELAN and check the Disable When external USB mouse plug in option This will turn the touchpad off when a USB mouse is connected When using the Sysnaptics driver Click Start Control Panel Hardware and Sound Mouse Device Settings and check the Disable internal pointing device when external USB pointing device is attached option This will turn the...

Page 47: ...ed or scratched CD Otherwise the CD may break and damage the optical disk drive when the CD rotates at a high speed When you clean a CD or DVD title wipe with a soft cloth from inside to outside Do not eject a CD when the CD operating LED is on The figures used for the description are of a representative model Therefore the figures may differ from the real ones Using a CD that is not in the shape ...

Page 48: ... tray in until it clicks 3 Push the CD tray inward until it clicks The CD drive status indicator is turned on A CD drive s reading and writing speed may differ depending on the condition and type of the media To eject a CD when the CD drive does not work or the computer is off place the end of a paper clip into the Emergency Hole until the CD tray is ejected External type CD drive ODD To be purcha...

Page 49: ...n lose a card when moving the computer keep the card separately The figures used for the description are of a representative model Therefore the figures may differ from the real ones If a slot protection dummy card is inserted into your computer remove the dummy card before using the computer These descriptions are written based on Windows 7 the latest operating system Therefore some descriptions ...

Page 50: ...pending on your computer model Using a Mini SD and RS MMC Since the above cards are too small you cannot insert the cards into the slot directly Insert the card into the dedicated adapter available from most electronic retailers and then insert the adapter into the multi card slot However depending on the adapter s body material some RS MMC cards may not be recognized properly Samsung recommend th...

Page 51: ...ith the touchpad and select Format 3 Click Start to the formatting To use a card to exchange data with a digital device such as a digital camera formatting the data using the digital device is recommended When you try to use a card which is formatted in the computer in another digital device you may have to format the card again in the device You cannot format write or delete data from a SD or SDH...

Page 52: ...perating system the DualView function is not supported for Windows 7 Starter About the connection cable Users should additionally purchase the necessary connection cables Analog Monitor RGB Cable Connecting to the monitor port You can experience a wider screen by connecting the computer to a monitor TV or projector with a monitor port You can give better presentations by connecting the computer to...

Page 53: ...LCD CRT LCD CRT Clone LCD CRT DualView If the screen is not switched even if you press the key combination you have to install the Easy Display Manager program Alternatively to set up dual view Open the Display Settings window in the Control Panel select Monitor 2 and select the Expand to fit to this monitor checkbox to set dual view For more detailed information refer to the Windows online help C...

Page 54: ... disk so that you can copy or move the files on the device 1 Connect the USB port of the notebook computer and the USB port of the digital device such as a camera using the USB cable Both the computer and the digital device must be turned on You have to additionally purchase the USB cable necessary to connect the computer and the device Camera Camcorder 2 The Auto run window appears Click Open fol...

Page 55: ... Mute Windows XP Windows 7 Using the Sound Recorder The procedures to record sound using the Windows Recorder are described below For Windows 7 1 Connect a microphone to the microphone jack You can also use the internal MIC 2 Right click over the Volume icon on the taskbar and select Recording Device 3 Check if the microphone is set as the default recording device If this is the case it is already...

Page 56: ...rding from Adjust Volume for 5 Select Mic Volume from Show the following volume controls and click OK 6 When Recording Control window appears check the Select checkbox Increase the recording volume to increase the recording sensitivity and close the window 7 Click Start All Programs Accessories Entertainment Sound Recorder 8 Click the Record button to perform recording The default recording durati...

Page 57: ...fication area at the bottom right of the Desktop and select Playback Devices Alternatively click the Control Panel Hardware and Sound Sound 2 Right click over the Speakers and select Properties 3 Select the SoundAlive tab and select one of the modes Basic Mode Music Select this mode to listen to music Movie Select this mode to watch a movie Speech Emphasizes voice over other sounds Silver Silver m...

Page 58: ...escription are of a representative model Therefore the figures may differ from the real ones 1 Connect a LAN cable to the computer s LAN port 2 For Windows 7 Click Start Control Panel Network and Internet Network and Sharing Center and click on Change adapter settings in the left menu pane For Windows XP Click Start Control Panel Network and Internet Connections Network Connection ...

Page 59: ...t Protocol Version 4 TCP IPv4 from the list of Network Components and click Properties For Windows XP Click General tab and select a LAN driver from Connect using Select Internet Protocol TCP IP and click Properties The Network Component name may differ depending on the Operating System Installed To add a network component click Install in the screen shown in the figure above You can add clients s...

Page 60: ... OK button The network settings have been completed Using the Wake On LAN Function Wake On LAN is a function that activates the system from Sleep mode when a signal such as a ping or magic packet command arrives over the network wired LAN 1 For Windows 7 Click Start Control Panel Network and Internet Network and Sharing Center and click on Change adapter settings in the left menu pane For Windows ...

Page 61: ...sing Hybrid power saving feature For Windows 7 Wake On LAN is not supported Ping When connected to a 100Mbps 1Gbps wired LAN and the computer exits Sleep hibernation mode a message appears informing you of a connection to a 10Mbps 100Mbps wired LAN This happens because when the computer exits standby hibernate mode restoring the network takes about 3 seconds When the network is restored it operate...

Page 62: ...ce is optional The pictures in this manual may differ from the actual product depending on your wireless LAN device model To use wireless LAN you have to turn the wireless LAN device on Press the key combination to open the Wireless On Off window and set the Wireless LAN item to On What is an Access Point AP An AP is a network device that bridges wired and wireless LANs and corresponds to a wirele...

Page 63: ...indows 7 1 If you click the Network Connections icon in the system tray a list of available APs appears If you select an AP to connect to the Connect button appears AP List 2 Click Connect If a network key is set for the AP enter the network key and then click Connect For the network key please ask your network administrator 3 When Connected to the AP is displayed click the Close button You can ac...

Page 64: ... Connect If a network key is set in the AP the network key input window will appear Enter the network key in the input window and click OK For a network key contact the network administrator 3 Once Connected to AP is displayed you can use a wireless network Normal Wireless Network Status If the wireless LAN icon is displayed in the system tray of the Taskbar it indicates that the computer is conne...

Page 65: ...y the wireless LAN icon in the system tray of the Taskbar In this case you have to check the IP address settings Please contact your network administrator and reconfigure the IP address Windows 7 Windows XP Windows XP Windows 7 Windows 7 Windows 7 When APs are found but your computer is not connected to the Internet This is the case when an AP with a weak signal has been set to a high priority Con...

Page 66: ...n on whether a product supports DLNA refer to the respective user manuals To play videos photos and music files stored on a computer configure the settings in the order as shown below 1 Configuring the network settings for your computer and TV 2 Adding shared content on your computer 3 Playing content on your TV using your computer Configuring the network settings for your computer and TV To share...

Page 67: ...ram window the network settings have been configured successfully Devices that can share content If connected devices are not displayed refer to the Easy Content Share item in the Troubleshooting Guide Adding shared content on your computer Add the videos photos and music files that you want to play on your TV as shared items You can only play shared items on your TV 1 Click Settings at the top ri...

Page 68: ...lay content Playlist Add content to play Play control panel 2 Select the item you want to play in the playlist and then click Play 3 The selected file is played on the TV Using the Play Control panel you can control the item being played on the TV 4 To stop playing click Stop Easy Content Share does not support subtitles due to DLNA constraints To use the caption function refer to the Easy Content...

Page 69: ...stored on a computer when Easy Content Share is not installed You can also play the videos photos and music files stored on a computer when Easy Content Share is not installed on your TV by using Windows Media Player As described in the steps below configure the content sharing settings to play content on your TV The computer containing the shared content when Easy Content Share is not installed m...

Page 70: ...contained in the selected folder If the selected folder contains two or more types of content you must click each corresponding menu item Videos Photos or Music to register each type of content For Windows Media Player 11 1 Run Windows Media Player 2 Click Library Media Sharing The Media Sharing window is displayed Check the Share my media checkbox and then click OK Sharing Content in a Home Netwo...

Page 71: ...listed in the shared content list of Easy Content Share For a shared content item the name of the computer where the item is stored is displayed next to it allowing you to identify the computer This is useful when multiple computers are providing content A folder added as a shared item The name of the PC where the content is stored Content sharing is only available with Windows Media Player 11 or ...

Page 72: ...LCD Brightness Control 72 BIOS Setup 74 Setting a Boot Password 76 Changing the Boot Priority 79 Upgrading Memory 80 Battery 82 Using the Security Lock Port 89 Chapter 3 Settings and Upgrade ...

Page 73: ...n after turning the computer on again To maintain the LCD brightness set by using the brightness control keys or through the Power Options follow the procedures below For Windows 7 1 Click Control Panel Hardware and Sound Power Options 2 Click Change the settings of the currently configured mode 3 Adjust the display brightness adjustment menu bar and click the Save the changes button For Windows X...

Page 74: ...umber of bad pixels can cause problems in appearance but a small number of pixels doesn t affect the computer performance Therefore Samsung observes and manages the following dot principles Bright dot 2 or less Black dot 4 or less Combination of Bright and Dark 4 or less Instructions for Cleaning the LCD Clean the LCD panel with a soft cloth lightly moistened with computer cleansing detergent movi...

Page 75: ...IOS The functions of the BIOS setup are subject to change for product function enhancement purposes The BIOS Setup menus and items may differ depending on your computer model Entering the BIOS Setup 1 Turn the computer on 2 When the booting screen SAMSUNG logo appears press the F2 key to enter the BIOS Setup Press the F12 key while the booting screen SAMSUNG logo appears the system will try to boo...

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

Page 77: ...ed to turn the computer on or to start the System Setup When setting a Supervisor Password users other than a supervisor cannot use the computer 1 Select the Security menu in the BIOS Setup 2 In the Set Supervisor Password item press Enter XXXXXXXX 3 Enter a password press Enter re enter the password for confirmation and press Enter again The password can be up to 8 alphanumeric characters Special...

Page 78: ...ot password is set you have to enter a password to boot up the computer Setting up a Hard Disk Drive Password Optional A supervisor password must be set using the Set Supervisor Password menu If you set a password for a hard disk drive it cannot be accessed from another computer Press Enter in the Set HDD Password item and define a password as described in Step 3 of the Setting up the Supervisor P...

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

Page 80: ...e BIOS Setup 2 Press Enter on the Boot Device Priority item XXXXXXXX 3 Press the down key to move to the AHCI HDD itemand press the F6 key to move up to the top item Boot Device Priority Boot priority order 1 AHCI CD N A 2 AHCI HDD XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX 3 USB KEY N A 4 USB CD XXXXXXXXXXXXXX 5 USB FDD N A 6 USB HDD N A 7 PCI BEV N A 8 PCI SCSI N A USB ZIP N A USB LS120 N A Legacy Network Card Legacy Exc...

Page 81: ...mages used for the illustration are of a representative model therefore the images may differ from the the actual product You must use only memory modules with the specifications DDR2 or DDR3 printed on the memory slot that appears when you open the memory compartment cover at the bottom e g in the case of using DDR2 Replacing the Memory 1 Remove the screw on the memory compartment cover at the bo...

Page 82: ... of approximately 30 degrees aligning it to the angle of the memory slot Memory Slot 4 Push the memory module down so that it is completely fixed If the memory does not fit easily push the memory module down while pulling the memory module latches outward 5 Close the memory compartment cover and fasten the screw ...

Page 83: ...Manual Never heat the battery pack put it near or in a fire or use at a temperature higher than 60 C as this may cause fire Never cause a short circuit between the battery pack terminals or disassemble the battery pack Carefully read and follow the precautions printed on the battery and the safety instructions in the User Manual before using the battery Please refer to the system operation environ...

Page 84: ...he charge status in this way when Easy Display Manager is installed on your computer Confirming the battery charge in the Taskbar Disconnect the AC adapter and move the mouse cursor over the battery icon in the system tray of the Taskbar to confirm the remaining battery charge Battery Usage Time Information A battery is an expendable supply so when using it over a long time the capacity battery li...

Page 85: ...the Easy Battery Manager program using the system software media Since the power options provided by the Easy Battery Manager program are optimized to extend the battery usage time high performance programs may slow down when running on battery power In this case it is recommended connecting the AC adapter or selecting high performance mode For Windows 7 1 Click Start Control Panel Hardware and So...

Page 86: ... each power mode The higher the power saving effect increases the longer the graph bar is displayed When Using Games or Multimedia The system may not operate properly in maximum battery mode It is recommended to connect the AC adapter to the system or to use the system in general mode Usage Mode of Samsung Battery Manager The maximum battery mode optimizes the system operation speed to increase th...

Page 87: ...n the selected mode Battery Normal Mode Battery Life Extension Mode Battery Normal Mode This mode maintains 100 of the battery charge when using the computer on AC power In this case although the battery use time increases the battery life is reduced Battery Life Extension Mode This mode maintains 80 of the battery charge when using the computer on AC power In this case although the battery use ti...

Page 88: ...libration function and then recharging it again 1 Disconnect the AC power adapter after turning off the computer 2 Restart your computer and press the F2 button when the Samsung logo appears to start the BIOS Setup 3 Move to the Boot Smart Battery Calibration item using the direction keys and press Enter XXXXXXXX 4 Highlight Yes in the Battery Calibration Confirmation window and press Enter The Ba...

Page 89: ...the computer upside down on a flat surface 2 Slide the battery latches outwards and separate the battery For N Series models For NF Series models 3 To install the battery again slide the battery into the system The battery latches move inwards and fix the battery automatically Check if the battery latch has been moved inwards ...

Page 90: ...vent your computer from being stolen when you have to use the computer in a public place To use this feature you have to purchase the Kensington lock additionally To use the Kensington lock refer to the product manual Tie the Kensington lock cable to a fixed object and install the other end of the cable to the Security Lock port ...

Page 91: ...Chapter 4 Backup Restore Samsung Recovery Solution Optional 91 ...

Page 92: ...s document may differ from actual product If your computer does not have an internal ODD you need an external ODD connected to your computer to use the Backup Function or Restore Function using DVDs The System Software function may not be provided depending on the program version Samsung Recovery Solution Functions Backup Restore Functions Backup Function Backs up drive C or required folders and f...

Page 93: ...Initial Status Backup is only performed once immediately after the computer is purchased 1 If you turn the power on for the first time the Register Windows screen appears If you register Windows according to the instructions on the screen the computer will be restarted 2 After the computer has been restarted the Partition Setup screen appears To resize the C and D drives adjust the partition size ...

Page 94: ... the key when the boot screen SAMSUNG logo appears After a moment the computer boots up in Restoration mode and the Samsung Recovery Solution screen appears For computers supporting the touch screen function the touch screen function does not work during Restore Mode In this case please use the touchpad or mouse 2 If the initial menu screen appears click Restore If you click Select by Symptom the ...

Page 95: ...y during the booting sequence Since a Complete Restore deletes all user data as well as additionally installed programs please backup your important data first using the Data Backup function before running Complete Restore 4 The computer boots up into restoration mode and the restoration progress message appears If you click OK the restoration begins The restoration may take some time please wait ...

Page 96: ...status of the computer and click Next If a writable DVD drive is installed you can specify the DVD as the Save Path Select Drive D Select the DVD drive 3 When the option selection item appears select an option and click Next The LiveImaging and System Software Backup functions are supported as options for the Complete Backup operation LiveImaging Performs the Complete Backup operation while Window...

Page 97: ...and DVD RW formats If the LiveImaging option has been selected the Complete Backup operation begins without the computer being restarted 5 Continue with the Complete Backup operation by following the instructions 6 When the Restart the System message appears after the backup is complete click OK to restart the system If the LiveImaging option has been selected the computer is not restarted Samsung...

Page 98: ...e Backup restoration point in the restoration point selection screen and click the Next button The system is restarted 4 The restoration progress message appears after the computer boots up in restoration mode If you click OK the restoration begins If multiple DVDs have been used for a Complete Backup whenever burning a DVD is completed the Insert the next DVD message will appear 5 When the Restar...

Page 99: ... the Next button 3 Enter a description for the backup in the Description field so that you can easily recognize it later and specify the Save Path If your computer has a DVD Writer you can specify the DVD drive as the Save Path Select Drive D Select the DVD drive If you have specified a hard disk drive or a removable disk as the Save Path the SamsungRecovery SamsungData folder is created on the co...

Page 100: ...tep 2 2 When the initial menu screen appears click Restore and then click Data Restore 3 Select a backup item to be restored in the backup list and click the Next button 4 Select a folder for the restoration and click the Next button Data Restore begins 5 When Data Restore is completed check if the data has been restored to the specified folder Samsung Recovery Solution Optional ...

Page 101: ...the function may not be supported depending on the version The System Software Installation Function only works in Microsoft Windows Installing System Software 1 When the initial menu screen appears click System Software System Software Installation 2 When the Samsung System Software screen appears check all the device drivers and application programs you want to install and then click Install Now...

Page 102: ...Take care to not delete the folder 3 If you click the Next button the Software Backup begins If you have selected the DVD drive as the Save Path the Insert a blank DVD message appears Insert a blank DVD and click the OK button 4 After the backup the System Software Backup is completed message appears If you want to install the System Software Programs backed up on the drive run the SoftwareMediaXX...

Page 103: ...n of the hard disk drive HDD in Windows is different from the product specifications The capacity of the storage device HDD of the manufacturer is calculated assuming that 1KB 1 000 Bytes However the operating system Windows calculates the storage device capacity assuming that 1KB 1 024 Bytes and therefore the capacity representation of the HDD in Windows is smaller than the actual capacity This i...

Page 104: ...hapter 5 Appendix Important Safety Information 104 Replacement Parts and Accessories 106 Regulatory Compliance Statements 108 WEEE SYMBOL INFORMATION 120 Product Specifications 121 Glossary 123 Index 127 ...

Page 105: ...e using to power your equipment is easily accessible in case of fire or short circuit If your computer has a voltage selector switch make sure that the switch is in the proper position for your area Openings in the computer case are provided for ventilation Do not block or cover these openings Make sure you provide adequate space at least 6 inches 15 cm around the system for ventilation when you s...

Page 106: ... personnel if The power cord or plug is damaged Liquid has been spilled into the system The system does not operate properly when the operating instructions are followed The system was dropped or the casing is damaged The system performance changes The Instruction On Safety Operation of NotePC 1 When installing and operating devices please refer to safety requirements in the user guide 2 Devices c...

Page 107: ...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 108: ...untry 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 m...

Page 109: ...ontact during normal operation Some circumstances require restrictions on wireless devices Examples of common restrictions are listed on the next page Radio frequency wireless communication can interfere with equipment on commercial aircraft Current aviation regulations require wireless devices to be turned off while traveling in an airplane 802 11ABGN also known as wireless Ethernet or Wifi and B...

Page 110: ...ocations is limited by the constraints posed by the safety directors of such environments The use of wireless devices on airplanes is governed by the Federal Aviation Administration FAA The use of wireless devices in hospitals is restricted to the limits set forth by each hospital Explosive Device Proximity Warning Do not operate a portable transmitter such as a wireless network device near unshie...

Page 111: ...t the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help If necessary the user should consult the dealer or an experienced radio television technician for additional suggestions The user may find the following booklet helpful Something About Interference This is available at FCC local region...

Page 112: ...ger equivalence number REN for this equipment If requested this information must be provided to the telephone company This equipment uses the following USOC jacks RJ11C An FCC compliant telephone cord and modular plug is provided with this equipment This equipment is designed to be connected to the telephone network or promises wiring using a compatible modular jack which is Part 68 compliant See ...

Page 113: ...te and time it is sent and an identification of the business or other entity or other individual sending the message and the telephone number of the sending machine or such business other entity or individual The telephone number provided may not be any number for which charges exceed local or long distance transmission charges In order to program this information into your fax machine refer to yo...

Page 114: ...um shielding Equipment or its transmit antenna that is installed outdoors is subject to licensing Wireless devices are not user serviceable Do not modify them in any way Modification to a wireless device will void the authorization to use it Contact manufacturer for service Telecommunications per DOC notice for products fitted with an IC compliant modem The Industry Canada label identifies certifi...

Page 115: ...does not exceed 5 Brazil Este equipamento opera em caráter secundário isto é não tem direito a proteção contra interferência prejudicial mesmo de estações do mesmo tipo e não pode causar interferência a sistemas operando em caráter primário European Union European Union CE Marking and Compliance Notices Products intended for sale within the European Union are marked with the Conformité Européene C...

Page 116: ...e system label The power output of the wireless device or devices that may be embedded in you notebook is well below the RF exposure limits as set by the European Commission through the R TTE directive The low band 5 15 5 35 GHz is for indoor use only See 802 11b and 802 11g restrictions for specific countries or regions within countries under the heading European Economic Area Restrictions below ...

Page 117: ...Lietuvių Lithuanian Šiuo Samsung deklaruoja kad šis Notebook PC atitinka esminius reikalavimus ir kitas 1999 5 EB Direktyvos nuostatas Nederlands Dutch Hierbij verklaart Samsung dat het toestel Notebook PC in overeenstemming is met de essentiële eisen en de andere relevante bepalingen van richtlijn 1999 5 EG Malti Maltese Hawnhekk Samsung jiddikjara li dan Notebook PC jikkonforma mal ħtiāijiet ess...

Page 118: ...umber of the product If the Declaration of Conformity for the model you are interested in is not available on our web site please contact your distributor European Economic Area Restrictions Local Restriction of 802 11b 802 11g Radio Usage Note to integrator The following statements on local restrictions must be published in all end user documentation provided with the system or product incorporat...

Page 119: ... as follows Dans le cas d une utilisation privée à l extérieur d un bâtiment au dessus d un espace public aucun enregistrement n est nécessaire pour une distance de moins de 300m Pour une distance supérieure à 300m un enregistrement auprès de l IBPT est requise Pour une utilisation publique à l extérieur de bâtiments une licence de l IBPT est requise Pour les enregistrements et licences veuillez c...

Page 120: ...pment can use either loop disconnect pulse or DTMF tone signaling only the performance of the DTMF signaling is subject to regulatory requirements for correct operation It is therefore strongly recommended that the equipment is set to use DTMF signaling for access to public or private emergency services DTMF signaling also provides faster call setup This equipment has been approved to Council Deci...

Page 121: ...itions of the purchase contract This product and its electronic accessories should not be mixed with other commercial wastes for disposal Pb Correct disposal of batteries in this product Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate battery return systems This marking on the battery manual or packaging indicates that the batteries in this product should not be dispose...

Page 122: ...ating Environment Temperature 5 40 C for storage 10 35 C when operating Humidity 5 90 for storage 20 80 when operating Operating Voltage 100 240VAC Frequency 50 60Hz Output Power 40W Output Voltage 19VDC 2 1A 40W 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 hard dis...

Page 123: ...demarks of the Intel Corporation Microsoft MS DOS and Windows are registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation All other product or company names mentioned herein are registered trademarks of their respective companies ENERGY STAR Partner As an ENERGY STAR Partner SAMSUNG has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency ...

Page 124: ... 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 125: ...an 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 card or ne...

Page 126: ...twork A protocol is a convention 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 Quick Launch This refers to a toolbar that can be configured so that you can launch a program such as Internet Explorer or display the Windows Des...

Page 127: ...dard developed to replace the conventional interface standards such as Serial and PS 2 While USB 1 1 supports 12Mbps 12 million bits per second USB 2 0 supports a data rate that is 40 times 480Mpbs faster than that of USB 1 1 The data rate of USB 2 0 is equivalent to that of IEEE1394 Therefore USB 2 0 is used for A V devices supported by IEEE 1394 and a 2nd HDD and CDRW that require a high data ra...

Page 128: ...ual View 52 L LCD Brightness 72 M Memory 80 Monitor Connection Output 51 Multi Card Slot 48 O Overview 24 P Password 76 Product Specifications 121 R Recorder 54 S Safety Precautions 8 Samsung Recovery Solution 91 Scroll 43 Security Lock Port 89 Shortcut Key 36 Status Indicators 26 Supervisor Password 76 T Touchpad 40 U User Password 77 V Volume Control 54 W Wired Network 57 Wireless Network 61 ...

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