Samsung NC108 User Manual Download

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Chapter 3.

Settings and

Upgrade

LCD Brightness Control

BIOS Setup

Entering the BIOS Setup

The BIOS Setup Screen

Setting a Boot Password

Changing the Boot Priority

Upgrading Memory

Battery

Installing/Removing the Battery

Charging the Battery

Measuring the Remaining Battery Charge 72
Extending the Battery Usage Time

Using the Security Lock Port

Summary of Contents for NC108

Page 1: ...User Guide SAMSUNG NC108 NC208 ...

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Page 3: ...8 Turn on the computer 49 Using Sleep Mode 50 Chapter 2 Using the computer Keyboard 52 Touchpad 55 CD Drive ODD Optional 56 Connecting the CD Drive 56 Inserting and Ejecting a CD 57 Multi Card Slot Optional 58 Adjusting the Volume 60 Chapter 3 Settings and Upgrade LCD Brightness Control 62 BIOS Setup 63 Entering the BIOS Setup 63 The BIOS Setup Screen 64 Setting a Boot Password 66 Changing the Boo...

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Page 5: ...nt Safety Information 24 Replacement Parts and Accessories 26 Regulatory Compliance Statements 28 WEEE SYMBOL INFORMATION 41 Basic Items 42 Overview 43 Front View 43 Status Indicators 44 Right View 45 Left View 46 Bottom View 47 Turn on the computer 48 Attaching the Battery 48 Connect the AC adapter 48 Turn on the computer 49 Using Sleep Mode 50 ...

Page 6: ...that has already been installed on another PC c For the installation procedures and any issues with the operating systems or applications not supplied by Samsung Computer contact the corresponding software company v The company will not provide a replacement or refund due to the reason x c and if our service engineer visits you due to this problem a service charge will be applied Charge the batter...

Page 7: ...Caution Content included in this section includes information required about the function Note Content included in this section includes helpful information to use the function Copyright Samsung Electronics Co Ltd 2011 Samsung Electronics Co Ltd owns the copyright of this manual No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic or mechanical without the...

Page 8: ...difference in capacity calculation E g For a 80GB HDD Windows represents the capacity as 74 5GB 80x1 000x1 000x1 000 byte 1 024x1 024x1 024 byte 74 505GB In addition the capacity representation in Windows may be even smaller because some programs such as Recovery Solution may reside in a hidden area of the HDD About Memory Capacity Representation The memory capacity reported in Windows is less tha...

Page 9: ...ses 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 computer when using it on a bed or c...

Page 10: ... or loose main plug or power cord or power outlet There is a danger of electric shock or fire hazard Plug the power cord firmly into the power outlet and AC adapter Failing to do so may cause fire hazard Do not unplug the power cord by pulling the cable only If the cord is damaged it may cause electric shock Do not bend the power cord excessively or do not place a heavy object over the power cord ...

Page 11: ...h the product Using another adapter may cause the screen to flicker AC Adapter Usage Precautions If water or another substance enters the power input jack AC adapter or the computer disconnect the power cord and contact the service center Damage to the device within the computer may cause electric shock or fire hazard Keep the power cord or outlet clean so that they are not covered with dust Faili...

Page 12: ...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 computer problem or even an explosion Do not use the computer in a humid location such as a bathroom or sauna Please use the computer within the recommended temperatu...

Page 13: ...r of an explosion or fire To use the computer safely replace a dead battery with a new authorized battery Please charge the battery fully before using the computer for the first time Never heat the product or battery or put the product or battery into a fire Do not put or use the product or battery in a hot location such as a sauna inside a vehicle exposed to the heat and so on There is a danger o...

Page 14: ...ger of electric shock When removing the RTC Real Time Clock battery keep it out of the reach of children as they could touch and or swallow it There is a danger of choking If a child has swallowed it contact a doctor immediately Upgrade Related Do not place any container filled with water or chemicals over or near the computer If water or chemicals enter the computer this may cause fire or electri...

Page 15: ...uter and disconnect all cables before disassembling the computer If there is a modem disconnect the phone line If your notebook is external removable battery type remove the external battery Failing to do so may cause electric shock Custody and Movement Related Follow the instructions for the relevant location e g airplane hospital etc when using a wireless communication device wireless LAN Blueto...

Page 16: ...rrent and a high temperature and may damage the battery or cause a fire Charge the battery according to the instructions in the manual Failing to do so may cause an explosion or fire from damage to the product Do not heat the product or battery or expose it to heat e g inside a vehicle during the summer There is a danger of explosion or fire Do not block the ports holes vents etc of the product an...

Page 17: ...ook 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 ROM drive is in operation You might lose data and the disk might be suddenly ejected and could cause an injury Take care not to drop the product while using it This may cause personal injury or loss of data Do not touch the antenna w...

Page 18: ...mergency disk eject method using paperclip should not be used while the disk has 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 it is operating There is a danger of injury due to an abrupt ejection Check CDs for cracks and damage prior to use It may d...

Page 19: ... 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 an impact to the computer while the hard disk drive is operating may cause files to be corrupted or bad sectors on the hard disk To prevent data loss due to damage to the hard disk drive please backup your data frequently When...

Page 20: ... the power plug 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 port of the computer When using the Airplane Charging Converter Depending on the airplane you have to use the auto adapter and charging converter Connect...

Page 21: ...just 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 computer on you...

Page 22: ...en 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 Do not press the keyboard to...

Page 23: ...ur 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 a curtain to prevent reflecti...

Page 24: ...rical outlet you are 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 ven...

Page 25: ...o qualified personnel if The power cord or plug is damaged Liquid has been spilled into the system The system does not operate properly when the operating instructions are followed The system was dropped or the casing is damaged The system performance changes The Instruction On Safety Operation of NotePC z When installing and operating devices please refer to safety requirements in the user guide ...

Page 26: ...HS Radiation Performance Standard Should the unit ever need servicing contact an authorized service location Laser Safety Note Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified in this manual may result in hazardous radiation exposure To prevent exposure to laser beams do not try to open the enclosure of a CD or DVD drive Class 1M laser radiation when operating...

Page 27: ...omputer 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 must have a minimum curren...

Page 28: ...tem rating label If the country you will be using the wireless device in is not listed please contact your local Radio Approval agency for requirements Wireless devices are closely regulated and use may not be allowed The RF field strength of the wireless device or devices that may be embedded in your notebook are well below all international RF exposure limits as known at this time Because the wi...

Page 29: ...plicable authority for authorization prior to use or turning on the wireless device Every country has different restrictions on the use of wireless devices Since your system is equipped with a wireless device when traveling between countries with your system check with the local Radio Approval authorities prior to any move or trip for any restrictions on the use of a wireless device in the destina...

Page 30: ... 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 unshielded blasting caps or in an explosive environment unless the device has been modified to be qualified for such use Use On Aircraft Caution Regulations of the FCC and FAA prohibit airborne operation of radio freque...

Page 31: ...ce to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connecte...

Page 32: ...e it Contact manufacturer for service FCC Part 68 If fitted with a modem device This equipment compiles with part of the FCC rules On the back of this equipment is a label that contains among other information the FCC registration number and ringer equivalence number REN for this equipment If requested this information must be provided to the telephone company This equipment uses the following USO...

Page 33: ...by the customer This equipment cannot be used on public coin phone service provided by the telephone company Connection to party line service is subject to state tariffs The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful for any person to use a computer or other electronic device including fax machines to send any message unless such message clearly contains in a margin at the top or ...

Page 34: ... used indoors for the frequency range of 5 15 GHz to 5 25 GHz to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co channel mobile satellite systems High power radar is allocated as the primary user of the 5 25 to 5 35 GHz and 5 65 to 5 85 GHz bands These radar stations can cause interference with and or damage to this device The maximum allowed antenna gain for use with this device is 6dBi in or...

Page 35: ...tions made by the user to this equipment or equipment malfunctions may give the telecommunications company cause to request the user to disconnect the equipment Users should make sure for their own protection that the electrical ground connections of the power utility telephone lines and internal metallic water pipe system if present are connected together This precaution may be particularly impor...

Page 36: ...vice Centre see the Warranty or contact the retailer where you purchased your product European Radio Approval Information for products fitted with EU approved radio devices This Product is a Notebook computer low power Radio LAN type devices radio frequency RF wireless communication devices operating in the 2 4GHz 5GHz band may be present embedded in your notebook system which is intended for home...

Page 37: ... declara que el Notebook PC cumple con los requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 1999 5 CE Ελληνική Greek ΜΕ ΤΗΝ ΠΑΡΟΥΣΑ Samsung ΔΗΛΩΝΕΙ ΟΤΙ Notebook PC ΣΥΜΜΟΡΦΩΝΕΤΑΙ ΠΡΟΣ ΤΙΣ ΟΥΣΙΩΔΕΙΣ ΑΠΑΙΤΗΣΕΙΣ ΚΑΙ ΤΙΣ ΛΟΙΠΕΣ ΣΧΕΤΙΚΕΣ ΔΙΑΤΑΞΕΙΣ ΤΗΣ ΟΔΗΓΙΑΣ 1999 5 ΕΚ Français French Par la présente Samsung déclare que l appareil Notebook PC est conforme a...

Page 38: ...nnish Samsung vakuuttaa täten että Notebook PC tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 1999 5 EY oleellisten vaatimusten ja sitä koskevien direktiivin muiden ehtojen mukainen Svenska Swedish Härmed intygar Samsung att denna Notebook PC står I överensstämmelse med de väsentliga egenskapskrav och övriga relevanta bestämmelser som framgår av direktiv 1999 5 EG Íslenska Icelandic Hér með lýsir Samsung yfir því...

Page 39: ...wever authorization for use is further restricted in particular countries or regions within countries as follows General European standards dictate maximum radiated transmit power of 100 mW effective isotropic radiated power EIRP and the frequency range 2400 2483 5 MHz The low band 5 15 5 35 GHz is for indoor use only Belgium The product may be used outdoors but for outdoor transmissions over a di...

Page 40: ...is equipment 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 Counc...

Page 41: ... the purchase contract This product and its electronic accessories should not be mixed with other commercial wastes for disposal 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 disposed of with ot...

Page 42: ...n your selection of the optional items Some items may be replaced with similar products and the color of some items may differ from that in this document Power Cable Charge the battery fully when using the computer for the first time Computer AC Adapter Standard Battery ...

Page 43: ...screen images are displayed here 3 Keyboard A device to enter data by pressing the keys 4 Microphone Optional You can use the built in microphone 5 Touchpad Touchpad Buttons The touchpad and touchpad buttons provide functions similar to the mouse ball and buttons 6 Multi Card Slot Optional A card slot that supports SD card SDHC card MMC card and SDXC card 7 Status Indicators Shows the operating st...

Page 44: ...unning 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 Red 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 computer operating status On When ...

Page 45: ...t USB devices to the USB port such as a keyboard mouse digital camera etc 4 Monitor Port A port used to connect a monitor TV or projector supporting a 15pin D SUB interface 5 Security Lock Port You can connect a Kensington lock to the Security Lock Port to prevent the computer from being stolen 6 Power Button Turns the computer on or off 3 4 2 1 5 6 ...

Page 46: ...rough these holes If the vents are blocked the computer may overheat Avoid blocking the vents as this may be dangerous 4 USB Port or Chargeable USB Port Optional USB ports to which you can connect USB devices as well as a chargeable USB port are provided Using a chargeable USB port you can access or charge a USB device The port can be distinguished by the figure or printed on the port of the produ...

Page 47: ...d to remove or install the battery 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 Memory Compartment Cover The main memory is installed inside the cover 5 Speaker A device used to generate sound 1 4 5 3 2 ...

Page 48: ...in Jack Charge the battery fully when using the computer for the first time When using the power cable insert the power cable completely into the AC adapter Some items may be replaced with similar products and the color of some items may differ from that in this document The images used for the illustration are of a representative model therefore the images may differ from the the actual product ...

Page 49: ...Press the Power button to turn the computer on z x 3 Power button LED is lit while the computer is turned on LED Press the key to increase the LCD brightness You can only use this function after installing Windows XP or Windows 7 Vista and installing the Easy Display Manager program with the system software media disk ...

Page 50: ... the computer to Standby mode in order to minimize power consumption and enables users to use the computer instantly by pressing any key on the mouse or keyboard Using Sleep Mode in Windows 7 Vista Click Start Sleep Using Stand by Mode in Windows XP Click Start Turn Off Computer Stand By ...

Page 51: ...51 Chapter 2 Using the computer Keyboard 52 Touchpad 55 CD Drive ODD Optional 56 Connecting the CD Drive 56 Inserting and Ejecting a CD 57 Multi Card Slot Optional 58 Adjusting the Volume 60 ...

Page 52: ...omputer in this state press the Power button You can use this button after installing Windows XP or Windows 7 Vista Gauge Shows the remaining battery charge You can only use this function after installing Windows XP or Windows 7 Vista and installing the Easy Display Manager program with the system software media disk Euro Enters the Euro monetary unit symbol CRT LCD Switches the screen output to t...

Page 53: ...s 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 setting the time to execute the S W in the Advanced menu If you don t wa...

Page 54: ...adjust the LCD brightness press the key combination or the key combination The changed screen brightness is displayed at the center of the screen for a moment You can use the screen brightness control keys after installing Windows and Easy Display Manager Volume Control To control the volume press the key combination or the key combination You can mute the sound or cancel the mute function by clic...

Page 55: ... Using 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 Touch Area Use to move the cursor Scroll Area This corresponds to the wheel of the mouse and can be moved up down left or right Touchpad Left Button You can select or run a program using this button Touchpad Right Button Plays the role of the ...

Page 56: ...ical 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 images used for the illustration are of a representative model therefore the images may differ from the the actual product Using a CD that is not in the shape of a circle is not recommended Connecting the CD Drive C...

Page 57: ... 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 Status Indicator Eject Button Emergency Hole ...

Page 58: ...depending on your requirements You can use a multi card just like any data storage device A copyright protection function is not supported Since you can lose a card when moving the computer keep the card separately Before using the slot remove the dummy card from the slot Only models supplied with a dummy card Supported Cards SD Card SDHC card MMC card SDXC card The images used for the illustratio...

Page 59: ...first time you must format the card before using it Formatting a card deletes all data saved on the card If the card includes data backup the data before formatting it 1 Click Start My computer 2 Right click over a card drive with 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 th...

Page 60: ...ndows XP or Windows 7 Vista Adjusting the Volume using the Volume Adjustment Program You can only use it after installing Windows XP or Windows 7 Vista The following are the procedures to control the volume in Windows 7 Vista For the Windows XP procedures refer to the following as the procedures are similar Click the Volume icon on the taskbar and slide the volume control bar to adjust the volume ...

Page 61: ...Setup 63 The BIOS Setup Screen 64 Setting a Boot Password 66 Changing the Boot Priority 68 Upgrading Memory 69 Battery 71 Installing Removing the Battery 71 Charging the Battery 72 Measuring the Remaining Battery Charge 72 Extending the Battery Usage Time 73 Using the Security Lock Port 74 ...

Page 62: ...ing the key once LCD bad pixels principle of laptop computer Samsung observes the specifications 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 affect the computer performance Therefore Samsung observes and manage...

Page 63: ...nction or crash take care when configuring the BIOS The functions of the BIOS setup are subject to change for product function enhancement purposes The BIOS Setup menus and items may differ depending on your computer model Entering the BIOS Setup 1 Turn the computer on 2 When the booting screen SAMSUNG logo appears press the F2 key to enter the BIOS Setup 3 After a moment the BIOS setup screen app...

Page 64: ...the computer Advanced Using this menu you can configure the major chipsets and additional functions Security Used to configure security functions including passwords Boot This menu enables you to configure peripherals and booting related settings such as the boot priority Exit Used to exit the Setup either saving the changes or not Setup Menu Setup Items Help Help for the selected item appears aut...

Page 65: ...ress to change the item value F9 Press to load the default Setup settings ESC Press to return to a higher level menu or to move to the Exit menu Left Right Keys Press to move to another menu Enter Press to select an item or to enter a sub menu F10 Press to save the changes and exit Setup The keyboard image may differ from the actual keyboard ...

Page 66: ...ears in the Setup Notice window press Enter The supervisor password has been set The supervisor password is required to turn the computer on or to enter the BIOS Setup Setting a User Password Users can start the system with a user password but cannot enter the System Setup By doing this you can prevent other users from entering Setup Setting a Boot Password When setting a password you have to ente...

Page 67: ...ing up the Supervisor Password The hard disk drive password setting function is not provided for some models Changing the hard disk drive password For security purposes you can only change a hard disk drive password after restarting the computer by pressing the computer Power button If you cannot change the hard disk drive password or the HDD Password Frozen message appears when entering the BIOS ...

Page 68: ...vice Priority item XXXXXXXX 3 Press the down key to move to the AHCI HDD item and press the F6 key to move the item to the top Boot Device Priority Boot priority order 1 AHCI CD N A 2 AHCI HDD XXXXXXXX 3 USB KEY N A 4 USB CD XXXXXXXX 5 USB FDD N A 6 USB HDD N A 7 PCI BEV N A 8 IDE HDD N A IDE CD N A PCI SCSI N A USB ZIP N A USB LS120 N A Excluded from boot order 4 Press the F10 key to save the set...

Page 69: ...n Sleep mode Disconnect main power plug and remove the battery before continuing Only use the same type of memory as specified in the Product Specification The memory compartment cover may differ from the figure below Replacing the Memory 1 Remove the screw on the memory compartment cover at the bottom of the computer using a screw driver Fixing Screw 2 Pull the memory module latches outward The m...

Page 70: ...rees 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 71: ...uit 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 environment of this manual and operate and store the battery at room temperature Installing Removing the Battery 1 Shutdown the system close the LCD panel ...

Page 72: ...the Easy Display Manager program with the system software media disk Only for Widows 7 Vista Press the keys on the keyboard The remaining battery charge will displayed for a moment Battery Warning If the battery residual amount is 3 5 the computer automatically shuts down after saving the data The battery residual amount may vary depending on the computer model Battery Usage Time Information A bat...

Page 73: ...play In this case the actual battery charge and the remaining charge display will be the same by discharging the battery completely using the Battery Calibration 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 ...

Page 74: ...ter 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 ...

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Page 76: ...Express Hard Disk Drive 7mmH SATA HDD Graphics Intel GMA 3150 Internal Operating Environment Temperature 5 40 C for storage 10 32 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 ...

Page 77: ...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 ...

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