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Summary of Contents for NP-M55

Page 1: ...rosoft Corporation Product names mentioned herein are for identification purposes only and may be trademarks and or registered trademarks of their respective companies Macrovision Statement If your computer has a DVD drive and an analog TV Out port the following paragraph applies This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U S patents and...

Page 2: ... be operated only with the type of power source indicated on the rating label Ensure that the electrical 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 th...

Page 3: ...from the wall outlet and refer servicing to 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 1 At installation and operation of devices it is nec...

Page 4: ...s Laser Safety All systems equipped with CD or DVD drives comply with the appropriate safety standards including IEC 825 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 Standard Should the unit ever need servicing contact an authorized service location Laser Safety Note Use of controls or a...

Page 5: ...the power cord set must be at least 6 00 feet 1 8m and a maximum of 9 75 feet 3 0m 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 current capacity of 7 A and a nominal voltage rating of 125 or 250 volts AC as required by each country s power system The app...

Page 6: ...Because the wireless devices which may be embedded into your notebook emit less energy than is allowed in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations manufacturer believes these devices are safe for use Regardless of the power levels care should be taken to minimize human contact during normal operation As a general guideline a separation of 20 cm 8 inches between the wireless device and ...

Page 7: ...es 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 destination country If your system came equipped with an internal embedded wireless device do not operate the wireless device unless all covers and shields are ...

Page 8: ... integrated antennas should be located at a minimum distance of 20 cm 8 inches or more from the body of all persons High gain wall mount or mast mount antennas are designed to be professionally installed and should be located at a minimum distance of 30 cm 12 inches or more from the body of all persons Please contact your professional installer VAR or antenna manufacturer for proper installation r...

Page 9: ...rmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Written by Daryl L Osden This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential inst...

Page 10: ... guideline of 20 cm 8 inches separation between the device and the body for use of a wireless device near the body this does not include extremities This device should be used more than 20 cm 8 inches from the body when wireless devices are on The power output of the wireless device or devices which may be embedded in your notebook is well below the RF exposure limits as set by the FCC This transm...

Page 11: ... service may be required But if advance notice is not practical the telephone company will notify the customer as soon as possible Also you will be advised of your right to file a complaint with the FCC if you believe it is necessary The telephone company may make changes in its facilities equipment operations or procedures that could affect the operation of the equipment If this happens the telep...

Page 12: ...e 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 your communications software user manual ...

Page 13: ... a separation of 20 cm 8 inches between the wireless device and the body for use of a wireless device near the body this does not include extremities is typical This device should be used more than 20 cm 8 inches from the body when wireless devices are on The power output of the wireless device or devices which may be embedded in your notebook is well below the RF exposure limits as set by Industr...

Page 14: ...quipment should be made by an authorized Canadian maintenance facility designated by the supplier Any repairs or alterations 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 li...

Page 15: ...lass B EN 61000 3 2 EN 61000 3 3 EN 55024 Low Voltage Directive Safety 73 23 EEC as per EN 60950 A1 A2 A3 A4 A11 Radio and Telecom Terminal Equipment Directive 199 5 EC as per CTR21 if fitted with a modem device ETS 300 328 if fitted with a 2 4 GHz band embedded wireless device ETS 301 489 1 if fitted with a 2 4 GHz band embedded wireless device ETS 301 489 17 if fitted with a 2 4 GHz band embedde...

Page 16: ...ireless 2200BG Network Connection product Due to the fact that the frequencies used by 802 11b 802 11g wireless LAN devices may not yet be harmonized in all countries 802 11b 802 11g products are designed for use only in specific countries or regions and are not allowed to be operated in countries or regions other than those of designated use As a user of these products you are responsible for ens...

Page 17: ...0 2 4835 GHz for indoor and outdoor use For Reunion Guyane 2 400 2 4835 GHz for indoor use 2 420 2 4835 GHz for outdoor use channels 5 to 13 European Telecommunication Information for products fitted with EU approved modems Marking by the symbol indicates compliance of this equipment to the Radio and Telecom Terminal Equipment Directive 1999 5 EC Such marking is indicative that this equipment meet...

Page 18: ...1 for Pan European single terminal connection to the Public Switched Telephone Network PSTN However due to differences between the individual PSTNs provided in different countries the approval does not of itself give an unconditional assurance of successful operation on every PSTN termination point In the event of problems you should contact manufacturer Technical Support ...

Page 19: ...e harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal please separate this from other types of wastes and recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources Household users should contact either the retailer where they purchased this product or their local government office for details of where and how they can take this item for environmentally safe...

Page 20: ... step information they apply to Warning Indicates the possibility of personal injury Caution Warns you of possible damage to equipment or data Note Informs you of special circumstances Technical Information Informs you of special requirements or limitations for use of item s Keyboard Conventions Keys that you need to press to perform certain functions are displayed in the manual in brackets For ex...

Page 21: ... or shown in a small figure such as the Start Button shown on the right Table 1 Touchpad Click Conventions Windows Conventions Almost all Windows programs will display the name function of a button or icon if you place the touchpad pointer on the item you want information about Software User Documentation Your computer is shipped from the factory with several software programs installed The softwa...

Page 22: ...t View Touchpad Touchpad Button p12 Keyboard p8 LCD Panel Speaker L Multi Card Slot p32 Power Button AVS Button p54 Status Indicators p15 Status Indicators p15 Speaker R Volume Contorl Button Remote Control Sensor Wireless LAN Button Etiquette Mode Button LCD Latch ...

Page 23: ...nual Right View Left View CD Drive Optional p24 USB Port 2 0 Microphone Jack Headphone Jack S PDIF Jack Monitor Port Line In Jack PC Card Slot p35 Modem Port p63 LAN Port p64 Fan Vent 1394 Port 6 Pin USB Port 2 0 ...

Page 24: ...d disk drive will void your warranty To replace the hard disk drive please contact your nearest Samsung Service Centre Security Lock Port p115 Battery DC Jack TV Output Port S Video USB Port 2 0 Battery Latches Memory Compartment p113 HDD Compartment Cover Docking Connector ...

Page 25: ...omputer 1 Insert the battery and connect the AC adapter according to the Installation Guide 2 Slide the LCD latch to the right and open the LCD panel 3 Press the power button To turn off the computer 1 Click the start button on the taskbar 2 Click Turn Off Computer ...

Page 26: ...g box appears click Shut Down Turn Off to turn off the computer Your unsaved work may be lost damaged If Ctrl Alt Delete keys do not operate either press the power button for more than 4 seconds to turn off the computer Your unsaved work may be lost damaged The next time you turn on your computer a hard disk check will be performed before Windows starts ...

Page 27: ... corresponding country Refer to the keyboard figure for the corresponding country Although the layout of the keys on your computer s keyboard is different from that on a desktop computer s keyboard the keyboard feels like a full sized keyboard when you use it Embedded Numeric Keypad Screen Brightness and Volume Adjustment Direction Keys Windows Key Function Key Function Special Purpose Keys Applic...

Page 28: ...s when pressed together with the Fn key enable special functions Cursor and Screen control keys move the cursor They may perform other functions depending on your software To clean the computer keyboard use slightly damp cotton swabs Scrub the keys and the surface around the keys Do not allow liquid to drip into the keyboard or you may damage the keyboard Embedded Numeric Keypad Screen Brightness ...

Page 29: ...on the embedded numeric keypad The numeric functions of the keypad are enabled and the Num Lock LED turns on Reading the Status Indicators on page 15 for the location of the Num Lock LED While the numeric functions are enabled you can temporarily return a key to its normal function by pressing the key and the Fn key For example to type the letter m press Fn M this operation displays the letter m T...

Page 30: ...the following modes by pressing the button Note WOW XT Mode Select to listen to music TRUSURROUND Mode Select to watch a movie SRS OFF Mode Switches off the SRS function The SRS function is only supported through the built in speaker of the computer and the headphones It is not supported through the S PDIF port F8 Wireless LAN Turns the wireless LAN on or off Note Wireless LAN is optional and may ...

Page 31: ...pe or I shape The touchpad on your computer allows you to move the pointer on the LCD screen just like a mouse that is used with a desktop computer The touchpad buttons allow you to take actions with the pointer such as selecting an item or executing a command Locking the touchpad You can lock the touchpad and use only the keyboard and mouse To lock the touchpad function press the Fn F9 key combin...

Page 32: ...chpad button once Or place the pointer over an object then tap the touchpad once with your finger Double Click Launch a program or open a file Place the pointer over an object then quickly press left touchpad button twice Or place the pointer over an object then quickly tap the touchpad twice with your finger Right Click Display a short cut menu Place the pointer over an object then press right to...

Page 33: ... touchpad button while starting your system may increase the time required for starting Windows Scroll Display upper lower left right part of the content within a window Applicable to certain programs only Place your finger on the right edge or bottom edge of the touchpad and move vertically or horizontally Action Function Process ...

Page 34: ...not change in some applications Hard Disk Drive CD ROM Drive Blinks when the hard disk drive or CD ROM drive is in operation Wireless LAN Turns on when the wireless LAN function is enabled This light does not operate for models without a wireless LAN Battery Turned blue when the battery is fully charged or when the battery is not installed Turns amber when the battery is being charged Blinks when ...

Page 35: ... When the Samsung Logo appears press the F2 key to enter Setup 2 In the Boot menu change the Brightness Mode Control option to User Control 3 Save the settings and exit Setup When using the Battery Manager only the screen brightness set in Customized Mode is maintained To save the battery charge When your computer is operating on battery power adjusting the LCD brightness level to dimmer diminishe...

Page 36: ...djust the volume by using the Volume Control Button To adjust using volume adjustment program Click the Volume icon on the taskbar and move the Volume slider to a desired level For advanced volume control options double click the Volume icon and adjust the volume level in the volume control program When you turn the system on a booting noise may occur ...

Page 37: ...remote control first Installing Battery Move the groove on the cover to the position by using a coin and open the battery cover by turning it clockwise Move the groove on the cover to the position by using a coin and open the battery cover To open the cover turn it counterclockwise Insert the battery so that the positive pole of the battery is towards the inside of the cover ...

Page 38: ...l 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 Remote Control Signal Transmitter Power Standby Button Press to turn the computer on or to enter Hibernation Playback Control Button Direction Button Press to move to an item BACK Button Press to re...

Page 39: ...e and a taskbar at the bottom Start 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 are sent here Language Bar Switches text input language Start Button Taskbar Shortcut Icons Start Menu Recycle Bin Language Bar System Tray with Clock ...

Page 40: ... by clicking Search My Computer Displays the contents of the hard disk the CD ROM drive the network drive s and floppy disks It can also be used to search and open files and folders Control Panel Enables users to configure settings on the computer Help and Support Provides on line help information on Windows and troubleshooting Search Enables users to search for information in files or the Interne...

Page 41: ...ich 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 various kinds of material that is generated as a result of program operation It is also called data To view the entire structure of the drive Click the Folder icon in the ...

Page 42: ...er use Click Start Help and Support Please refer to help and support centre before calling the Samsung helpline Windows XP Tour You can tour 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 ...

Page 43: ...a CD 1 Press the Eject button on the side of the CD drive 2 When the tray slides out place a CD onto the tray with the label facing up and push the CD down until it clicks 3 Push the tray in gently until it clicks RW Combo Drive Reads a CD DVD and writes a CD DVD Super Multi Drive Reads CD DVDs and writes data to CD DVDs Supported DVD types include DVD R DVD RW and DVD RAM Emergency Eject Hole Eje...

Page 44: ...until it clicks If you remove the CD when the CD access LED is on the disk and the data in it may be damaged Emergency Eject Hole To eject a CD when the CD drive is not working or the computer is turned off unfold a paperclip and insert the unfolded end of the clip into the emergency eject hole located next to the eject button and press until the CD tray opens To clean a CD or DVD title Clean the ...

Page 45: ...creen appears 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 Media Player Help To play a video CD If a video CD does not run automatically follow these steps 1 Insert a video CD into the CD drive 2 When the CD drive window appears double click the MPEGAV folder 3 Double click the dat file 4 ...

Page 46: ... a blank CD or create an audio CD You cannot write to a CD that already has data in it 1 Insert a blank CD into the CD drive 2 On the CD Drive dialog select Open Writable CD Folder and click OK The CD drive window appears 3 Click Start My Computer 4 In My Computer window select files and folders to copy then drag and drop them onto the CD drive window My Computer window 5 Click Write these files t...

Page 47: ...and the CD drive window opens automatically For more information on writing CDs Click Start Help and Support Type CD copy in the search field and click the Search icon To Burn an Audio CD Run Windows Media Player and right click over the Function Taskbar and select Help Windows Media Player Help Select Using the Player Using CDs DVDs and VCDs Using CDs Burning your own CDs To burn your own CD to s...

Page 48: ...1 or DTS With a home theater system you can enjoy a vivid screen and sound in your home as if you are in a movie theater The following devices are required to enjoy a home theater system To use home theater system complete the following procedures Step 1 Connect 5 1 channel speaker system to your computer Step 2 Configure digital sound output on the computer Step 3 Enable S PDIF output on the DVD ...

Page 49: ...uter Since the sound of the computer is set to Digital Output by default when purchasing the computer additional settings are not required You can confirm the setting as follows 1 Double click the Volume Control icon in the notification area of the Taskbar and select Options Advanced Controls 2 Click the Advanced button below the Master Volume and check if the 1 Disable Digital Output item is unse...

Page 50: ...uter then change the settings as per the following The CyberLink PowerDVD program is optional and may not be provided depending on the model 1 Run CyberLink Power DVD program and click the Configuration icon 2 On the Audio tab set the Audio Output setting to Use SPDIF and click OK Now you can enjoy home theater using DVD titles To control volume for your 5 1 channel speaker use the control on the ...

Page 51: ...ded for some models Restrictions when Using Memory Cards You can use memory cards for storing data only Copyright protection function is not supported To insert and use a memory card Remove the Slot Protector first before using the Multi Card Slot Press the end of the Slot Protector lightly and remove the Slot Protector when it pops up You should insert the memory card with the writing on the card...

Page 52: ...ory card If the memory card is not formatted yet format the memory card before use Since the memory card may be easily mislaid when moving your computer keep the memory card separately To remove a memory card 1 Press the end of the memory card softly to pop it outward 2 If the card pops out with a clicking sound remove the card from the system Example Memory Stick ...

Page 53: ...tection tab of the Memory Stick or SD memory card to the Lock position 1 Click Start My computer 2 Press the right touchpad button on the memory card drive and select Format from the pop up menu 3 Click Start to start the format operation To use a memory card in both the computer and other digital device such as digital camera it is recommended to format the memory card in the digital device If yo...

Page 54: ...emove the slot protector Push the eject button of the PC card slot once to pop it out Push the button again to eject the slot protector 1 Insert a PCMCIA card into the PC card slot on the side of the computer Ensure that the PCMCIA card is inserted the correct way as incorrect insertion will damage the PC card slot 2 Windows automatically installs the necessary driver for the card If there is no a...

Page 55: ... Remove Hardware dialog box select the appropriate PCMCIA card and click Stop 3 When Stop a Hardware Device dialog box appears click OK 4 Click Close to close the Safely Remove Hardware dialog box 5 Push eject button of the PC card slot once and the button pops out 6 Push the button again to eject the PCMCIA card ...

Page 56: ... and change the boot sequence Desktop Desktop management features include changing the font size executing 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 settings Windows automatic updates and blocking pop ups when ...

Page 57: ...ts 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 58: ...sung Update Plus Samsung Update Plus If this is the first time you are running the program a window will appear asking you if you agree to the agreement in the window Click Agree to use this software 2 Click Search for and Install Updates and click the Search for New Updates button 3 If there are available software or driver updates for your computer the available updates will be listed Select the...

Page 59: ...fault 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 Configuration button in Figure 2 and change the settings Samsung Update Plus does not provi...

Page 60: ... to the program version TV Station is only available for systems supporting the TV function For detailed usage refer to the program help Start and Screen Layout To launch the program select Start All Programs Samsung AVStation premium AVStation premium Alternatively double click the AVStation premium icon on the Desktop MUSIC You can play a music file or an audio CD PHOTO You can view or edit a ph...

Page 61: ...nced Digital Sound is a sound quality enhancement technology developed by Samsung Electronics You can listen to clearer sound if you enable the EDS function when playing music or video on AVStation premium z MUSIC Menu Bar x Station Bar c MUSIC Library v Register a File b Playlist n Playlist Control Buttons m Play Control Buttons Volume Control Play Options EDS Setting Button z x c b m v n ...

Page 62: ...Audio CD window select Play Audio CD using Samsung AVStation and click the OK button 3 The tracks on the audio CD are displayed in the Playlist and the first track is automatically played If an audio CD is already in the CD drive double click the album title in the Audio CD folder of the Library and add the tracks to the Playlist The tracks added to the Playlist are played ...

Page 63: ...uble click a music file The file is added to the playlist and played Play a Track not registered to the Library Click File Open select a music file to be played and click Open The selected track is registered to the Library and played Creating My Playlist My Playlist is a personal album with which you can collect manage and play your favorite music files For the procedures to create My Playlist re...

Page 64: ...scribed below You can add files folders or search and add files As an example the procedures to add a folder are described below 1 Click on the Register a File button below the Library and click on Add by Folders 2 Select a folder which included music files and click the OK button The music files in the folder are added to the Library The tracks used in AVStation are automatically added to the Lib...

Page 65: ...or the procedures to register image files to the Library refer to p49 1 Move to PHOTO Station and double click on All Images 2 Click on a folder which includes images and the images in the folder are displayed in the Image Viewer window z x c b m v n z PHOTO Menu Bar x Station Bar c PHOTO Library v Register a File b Image Viewer Tab n Image Editor Tab m Move to a Higher Level Folder Preview Zoom i...

Page 66: ...mage in Full Screen or through a SlideShow Click the Full Screen button or SlideShow button below the Image Viewer window To return to the Image Viewer window press the Esc key or double click on the screen Watching a SlideShow while Listening to Music To watch a SlideShow while listening to music play music from MUSIC Station and run SlideShow Setting an Image as the Background Click the Set as B...

Page 67: ...een appears The Image Editor screen consists of an Image Workspace window and 3 Tool tabs 2 Edit the image using the Shape Edit and Effect tools Shape tool Change the shape of an image through cut resize Edit tool Draw a line add some clip art or enter letters Effect tool Apply various effects to an image 3 When finishing editing an image click the Save Edited Image button below the Image Editor w...

Page 68: ...scribed below You can add files add folders or search and add files As an example the procedures to add folders are described below 1 Click the Register a File button below the Library and click on Add by Folders 2 Select a folder which includes image files and click the OK button The image files in the folder are added to the Library The image files used in AVStation are automatically added to th...

Page 69: ...ome TV tuners and graphics cards are not supported by EDI For information on EDS Enhanced Digital Sound refer to p42 Playing a DVD The procedures to play a DVD title are described below To play a DVD title DVD playing software e g CyberLink PowerDVD must be installed Install the DVD playing software first 1 Launch AVStation premium and insert a DVD title into the DVD drive z MOVIE Menu Bar x Stati...

Page 70: ... Windows to do window select Play DVD Video using Samsung AVStation and click the OK button 3 The DVD title is played If a DVD title is already in the DVD drive double click the DVD title in the DVD VCD folder of the Library The DVD title is played ...

Page 71: ...rary and played Playing a Video File in Full Screen 1 Double click on the current playback screen 2 The video is played in full screen In full screen move the mouse pointer to the bottom of the screen to show the Play Control bar To play at the default screen size press the Esc key or double click on the screen Capturing the Video Screen Click on Capture Current Screen below the Play window when t...

Page 72: ...escribed below You can add files add folders or search and add files As an example the procedures to add folders are described below 1 Click the Register a File button below the Library and click Add by Folders 2 Select a folder which includes video files and click the OK button The video files in the folder are added to the Library The video files used in AVStation are automatically added to the ...

Page 73: ...to My Computer and saved on the multi card slot For the procedures to register files to the Library refer to p45 p49 and p53 If you define a login password for a Windows user account or if the folder is protected you cannot play the files in the folder on AVStation now AVStation premium Viewer Restrictions Using AVStation premium Viewer you can only play files registered to the AVStation premium L...

Page 74: ...ton of the computer when the computer is turned off Exiting Move the mouse pointer to the top screen and click the Exit button Alternatively press the Power button of the computer For models with the remote control press the Power Standby button on the remote control to exit ...

Page 75: ...ewer Starting Select Start All Programs Samsung AVStation premium AVStation premium Viewer from Windows Alternatively press the AVS button of the computer from Windows Exiting Move the mouse pointer to the top of the screen and click the Exit button ...

Page 76: ...image file one by one or in a SlideShow MOVIE You can play a video DVD or VCD title Settings You can set the Music Photo and Movie settings To move to the start screen while using the program press the AVS button or ESC key Or move the mouse pointer to the top left in the current screen and click the AVStation icon ...

Page 77: ...ning an Item When an item is selected press the ENTER button on the remote control Moving to the Previous Screen Click the BACK button on the remote control Exiting the Program 1 Press the AVS button on the remote control to move to the start screen 2 Press the button to move to the Exit button and press the ENTER button In AVStation now you can also exit the program by pressing the Power Standby ...

Page 78: ...o the CD drive 2 In the AVStation now start screen click on Music 3 Double click the Audio CD in the left pane and double click on an album or music file in the right pane The selected music file is played z My Computer This only appears in AVStation now You can manually find and play files on My Computer or the multi card slot x All Music c Playlist Window v Music File z x c v ...

Page 79: ...res to register image files to the Library refer to p49 1 Launch AVStation now and click on Photo 2 Click on All Images and double click on an image file in the right pane 3 The selected image is zoomed in on z My Computer This only appears in AVStation now You can manually find and play files on My Computer or the multi card slot x All Images c Image File z x c ...

Page 80: ...e or DVD VCD title are described below Playing a Movie File The procedures to play a video file registered to the MOVIE Library are described below Refer to p53 1 Launch AVStation now and click the Movie 2 Click on All Movies and double click a movie file in the right pane The movie file is played Showing the Play Control window Press the space bar or move the mouse pointer The Play Control window...

Page 81: ...anual Playing a DVD 1 Launch AVStation now and insert a DVD title into the DVD drive 2 In the AVStation now start screen click on Movie 3 Click on DVD VCD and double click on the DVD title The DVD title is played ...

Page 82: ...t Contact an internet service provider ISP for instructions on how to connect to and disconnect from the Internet 1 Connect a telephone line to the computer s modem port 2 Connect to the Internet according to the instructions provided by your ISP If the Internet connection is not disconnected properly additional telephone charges may be imposed ...

Page 83: ...le to the computer s LAN port 2 Click Start Control Panel 3 Click Network and Internet Connections in the Control Panel window 4 Click Network Connections in the Network and Internet Connections window 5 Right click the Local Area Connection icon and click Properties ...

Page 84: ...and Obtain DNS server address automatically Click OK To use a static IP On the General tab select Use the following IP address and fill in the IP address Subnet mask Default gateway Preferred DNS server and Alternative DNS server fields Click OK To use both DHCP and static IP simultaneously On the Alternate Configuration tab click User configured and fill in the fields Click OK ...

Page 85: ...alled wireless LAN card click Start Control Panel Performance and Maintenance System Hardware tab Device Manager The wireless LAN connection settings will be described on the basis of the Windows XP Service Pack 2 installed computer It is recommended using the default settings provided by Windows XP for the wireless LAN settings for Windows XP installed computers To setup using the software suppli...

Page 86: ...nt AP This section describes how to connect to an AP You can use the network when you are connected to an AP For more detailed information such as the network key encryption key ask your network administrator 1 Right click on the Wireless Network Connection icon on the taskbar and select View Available Wireless Networks 2 Select an AP E g Test to connect to and click Connect If there is a configur...

Page 87: ...n computer to computer wireless networks you can wirelessly connect 2 or more computers that have wireless LAN modules Using this method a computer that is not connected to the Internet can share the Internet by accessing another computer connected to the Internet Refer to Sharing Internet Access on page 77 You can connect by completing the following steps Step 1 Set up a computer to computer netw...

Page 88: ...he Wireless Networks tab click Add 6 Enter 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 num...

Page 89: ...rk setup has been completed Step 2 Connecting to the configured computer 1 Right click on the Wireless Network Connection icon on the taskbar and select View Available Wireless Networks 2 Select the wireless network name e g samsung specified in Connecting to computer to computer networks peer to peer or ad hoc on page 68 and click Connect ...

Page 90: ...he connection status is displayed Wireless Network Setup Using the Wireless LAN Setup Program The procedures to connect to an access point using a wireless LAN configuration program are described Since the wireless LAN configuration program is included in the system software media the user has to install the program 1 Insert the system software media into the CD drive and install the wireless LAN ...

Page 91: ...on options include an Open System and Shared Key When selecting Open Systems no authentication is applied however encryption is supported When selecting Shared Key a WEP key is used for authentication The default setting is Open System Data encryption WEP The IEEE 802 11 WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy standard defines two levels of encryption a 64 bit key this is sometimes represented by 40bits and ...

Page 92: ...ter with 2 LAN interfaces wired and wireless or 2 wired LAN as the sharing server Then you can access the Internet on a sharing client by connecting to the sharing server You 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 set...

Page 93: ...op 3 Click the Add button 4 Select a network location icon and enter the name of the location e g Home Click the Next button 5 Select Internet direct connection and click the Next button 6 Select the LAN device setup the IP address and click the Next button Select Device Select a device to be connected to the Internet Select either Wired LAN or Wireless LAN Select Device Setup IP Address ...

Page 94: ... select the newly added printer and then click the Finish button To not add a printer select No Default Printer and then click the Finish button When the network setting is complete the Do you want to move to newly added location now message appears If you select Yes the network settings for the added location are applied When the network settings for the added location are applied the added place...

Page 95: ...dministrator 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 your network administrator If no network key has been set for the wireless LAN AP click the Connect button without entering the network key 4 When the computer is connected to the wireless LAN A...

Page 96: ...aving a direct connection to the Internet You can connect a sharing server and a sharing client as follows See Figure 5 on page p74 For Connection 3 you have to connect a LAN card in advance To connect a sharing server and a sharing client using a wired LAN connect the computers with a crossover LAN cable or network hub first To use a wireless LAN press the Fn and F8 key combination simultaneously...

Page 97: ...ernal Internet Determine whether to use a firewall and select a network device to be connected to the external Internet e g Wired LAN Set the IP address and then click the Next button To protect against external intrusion attempts using a firewall is recommended For more information on selecting a device and setting the IP address refer to the description of item 6 of Setting Up a Network on page ...

Page 98: ... 73 When the Shared Server setting is completed set up the shared client Setting Up the Sharing Client 1 Run Samsung Network Manager on the computer to be used as a sharing client 2 Click the Add button 3 Select a network location icon and enter the name of the location Click the Next button 4 Select Internet Sharing and click the Next button To connect through a wireless LAN select Internet Shari...

Page 99: ... the connection is broken while using the Internet on the sharing client click the Ap Active from the Wireless menu to reestablish the connection Network Status Diagnosis You can diagnose the network status when the network is not properly connected 1 Run Samsung Network Manager 2 Select Auto Diagnosis from the Manage menu 3 The Network Connections figure window appears Click the Start button to s...

Page 100: ...Connecting Through a Wireless LAN Optional on page 66 Sharing files or folders This section describes how to share files and folders between computers connected to the network To share files complete the following procedures Step 1 Configuring the sharing of files and folders on a computer Step 2 Accessing shared files and folders from another computer When a file or folder is shared anyone connec...

Page 101: ...p Wizard This screen does not appear if Internet Sharing Network Wizard has been installed in the computer to computer wireless network environment 3 Select Just enable file sharing and click OK 4 In the Network sharing and security field select Share this folder on the network enter the share name and click OK Be cautious when selecting Allow network users to change my files since other network u...

Page 102: ...e same workgroup 1 Double Click My Network Places of desktop under Other Places 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 ...

Page 103: ...inter 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 4 In the Printers and Faxes window you will find the printer icon ...

Page 104: ...ext 6 Select the workgroup or computer select the desired printer and click Next If you cannot find the desired printer try again after a while 7 Read the warning about a shared printer and click Yes to install the shared printer 8 Select Yes for Do you want to use this printer as a default printer and click Next 9 Click Finish 10 When the printer sharing configuration has been completed the share...

Page 105: ...iles between 2 Bluetooth devices You can exchange files with other computers mobile phones PDAs etc Network Access You can connect to another computer with the Bluetooth function as you access a wireless LAN in Ad Hoc mode or connect to the Internet through an AP or Internet Connecting Sharing Server Network Access through a Phone Connection You can connect to the Internet through a Bluetooth mobi...

Page 106: ...ouse or touchpad and select Start Using Bluetooth from the pop up menu 2 Click the Next button to start setting up In the setting up steps enter a device name to be displayed in the Bluetooth Manager program Enter a Name in the Computer Name field and select Laptop for the Computer Type field Also a step appears for selecting the services to be provided by your Bluetooth device for other Bluetooth...

Page 107: ...no Microsoft logo Since it does not affect the operation continue the installation 3 If the driver installation is complete the next step proceeds which searches for nearby Bluetooth devices Since you do not have to search while setting up click the Skip button and finish the settings 4 When the settings are complete the Bluetooth icon menu of the notification area changes as shown in the figure ...

Page 108: ...o use other Bluetooth devices Bluetooth Help Bluetooth Help provides detailed procedures on using Bluetooth functions Double click on My Bluetooth Settings on the Desktop and press the F1 key Help Select Start Help and Support Networking and the Web Networking Wireless networking Bluetooth devices wireless to view Windows Help ...

Page 109: ... hereafter Computer A right click the Bluetooth icon in the notification area and select Quick Connection File Transmission Search for Device 2 In the Select Device window click on a computer to be connected hereafter Computer B 3 If the Bluetooth PIN code requested notification window appears on the bottom right taskbar click on the window enter the Bluetooth PIN code and click the OK button ...

Page 110: ... you have entered in Step 3 above 5 If the FTP File Access Privilege Request window appears on Computer B click on the window If the Select Access Permission window appears click the OK button 6 The file transmission window appears on computer A Drag files or folders to send onto the window and the files or folders are automatically transmitted 7 If the file transmission is complete close the File...

Page 111: ...the corresponding device manual 2 Double click on the My Bluetooth Settings icon on the Desktop 3 If the My Bluetooth Settings window appears click on View Devices within Coverage If the device to connect to appears click on the device E g mouse If the device does not appear click the View Devices within Coverage If the device has not appeared yet since this menu changes to Search Devices within C...

Page 112: ...d serial port function you can connect with only one Bluetooth device Using the network connection or file transmission function multiple Bluetooth devices can be connected However since connecting with multiple devices may slow down the data rate or make the connection unstable connecting with one device at a time is recommended The Bluetooth function of a Bluetooth PDA mobile phone mouse or keyb...

Page 113: ...mpting you to run the program You may also want to run System Setup particularly the first time you use your computer to set the time and date use security or power management features or alter the settings of other features BIOS Caution If you are not familiar with BIOS setup and what the parameters mean seek help from a person who is knowledgeable Incorrect settings may cause your system to malf...

Page 114: ...tures including passwords Boot Specifies the order of boot devices and configures boot features Exit Specifies how to exit System Setup Navigation Key Function F1 Displays the General Help window Esc Exits the current menu or Moves the cursor up and down between fields or Selects different menus Pressing the Esc key at the Main menu brings you to the Exit menu F5 Scrolls backwards through the opti...

Page 115: ...first booting device when the CD ROM drive is configured as the first booting device by default 1 Select the Boot menu in System Setup 2 Press Enter on Boot Device Priority item 3 Use key to move to the Hard Drive item and press F6 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 bootin...

Page 116: ...ter 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 Setting the User Password You can configure user passwords so that other users can use the system Before configuring a user password a supervisor password must have been configured Users can start the s...

Page 117: ...ord on boot option to Enabled From now on system booting will not proceed without the password Deactivating the Password 1 On the password to delete press Enter e g supervisor password 2 Enter the current configured password and press Enter 3 Leave the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password field empty and press Enter to deactivate the password ...

Page 118: ...e and Themes Change the screen resolution 2 Make changes on the Settings tab of the Display Properties dialog box 3 When you have completed configuration click Apply The following resolution and color quality settings are recommended depending on the LCD screen of the system WXGA 17 Screen resolution 1440 x 900 Color quality Very high 32bit WSXGA 17 Screen resolution 1680 x 1050 Color quality Very...

Page 119: ...nal display device simultaneously 1 Connect the external display device e g a monitor or a projector to the corresponding port of the system To connect a TV connect the TV to the TV output port of the system 2 If you press the Fn F4 key combination once the Samsung Display Manager screen appears where you can select a screen Whenever you press the F4 key while pressing the Fn key selection moves t...

Page 120: ...te graphics cards 1 Connect the external display device e g a monitor or a projector to the corresponding port of the system To connect a TV connect the TV to the TV output port of the system 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...

Page 121: ...the settings to the desired screen resolution and colour quality in the Display Properties dialog box Deactivating Dual View Mode Click the monitor 2 icon clear the Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor check box and then click Apply To move a window between display devices in Dual View mode Click the title bar of the window in the primary display device 1 the LCD and drag it to the secondar...

Page 122: ...sic Power Management Schemes This section discusses the basic schemes of power management when the computer is operating on battery power or using AC power Standby vs Hibernation Hibernation is a state where the contents of memory are stored in a special file on the hard disk and Standby simply keeps a small holding current through the memory to keep the data You are more likely to sustain loss of...

Page 123: ... operating on battery power an application may be executed slower than when it is operating on AC power To use BatteryMgr normal mode after reinstalling Windows install the Battery Manager program using the system software Media 4 Select the time that you wish each of the following actions to occur in Battery and AC power mode Turn off monitor Turn off hard disks System standby System hibernates T...

Page 124: ...ur computer turns off and when you power up again everything is restored exactly as you left it including programs and documents you may not have saved or closed Everything in memory gets saved to the HDD and the monitor and hard disk get turned off If You Reinstall Windows You should re establish hibernate in power options by opening Power Options Properties window and click on the Hibernate tab ...

Page 125: ...r monitor and hard disks placing your entire system in a low power state When you return to your computer restores your desktop exactly as you left it It is recommended that you do not enter standby mode with less than 20 battery power 5 Click OK to set your power management options and close the window Rest Key The manual Fn Esc key combination will not activate Standby or Hibernate modes while y...

Page 126: ...4 Select the mode Do nothing Ask me what to do Standby Hibernate Shut down assigned to the Power button and or Rest Esc key Also select the action Do nothing Standby Hibernate associated with closing the computer lid The Rest key is assigned to the Fn Esc key combination Basic Power Management Schemes on page 103 for a better understanding of Standby and Hibernate modes 5 Click OK to set your powe...

Page 127: ...etween 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 read the instructions on the battery before use Please refer to the system operation environment p153 of this manual and operate and store the battery at room temperature Ejecting and Attach...

Page 128: ...tery charge status by completing the following procedures To use the shortcut key to view If you press the Fn F2 key combination on the keyboard the remaining battery charge appears on the screen for a while It appears only when the Samsung Display Manager program is installed on your computer To view on the battery Press the PUSH button on the battery The remaining battery charge will be displaye...

Page 129: ...he battery life is reduced to under half of the initial time we recommend that you purchase a new battery to use Battery Warning You will hear an alarm when the remaining battery charge is under 10 Connect the power cable or turn off the computer and install a fully charged battery When the remaining battery charge is under 3 the computer automatically saves current work and turns off This may be ...

Page 130: ...nagement program that enables using battery power efficiently You can easily change the power mode by selecting an optimized power mode and manually optimizing the battery use time by setting each option Click on Start All Programs Samsung Samsung Battery Manager Samsung Battery Manager Maximum Battery Saving Mode This mode is appropriate for conditions which require the maximum battery use time T...

Page 131: ... use time Select the Start Control Panel Performance and Maintenance System Hardware tab and click Device Manager Right click a device you are not using and select Disable e g wireless LAN 1394 etc Battery Calibration If you charge discharge the battery repeatedly for only a short time the battery use time may be reduced by the difference between the actual battery charge and the remaining charge ...

Page 132: ...m off completely and remove the battery and AC adapter Do not replace the memory module when the system is in Standby or Hibernation mode When using memory in dual channel using memory of the same specification the same capacity and manufacturer is recommended 1 Using a screwdriver open the memory module compartment cover on the bottom of the computer 2 Push the memory module tabs outward to pop t...

Page 133: ...e Ensure the notch on the memory module corresponds with the notch on the socket 2 Push the memory module in until the module clicks into place If the memory module is not fixed completely gently push the memory down while pressing the memory module tabs outward 3 Close and fix the memory module compartment cover using a screwdriver ...

Page 134: ...ely 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 1 Connect a security lock cable to a fixed object 2 While holding the security lock port lever to the left connect the cable to the security lock port Any damage to the machine caused by using a locking security device is not covered under warranty ...

Page 135: ...nts and remove any accumulated dust on the outside Avoid using or storing the computer in extremely hot or cold areas such as a car on a hot day Keep the computer away from heaters and out of direct sunlight Exposure to excessive heat may damage computer components If you have left your computer in a hot place let it cool down slowly to room temperature with the LCD panel open before using it Do n...

Page 136: ...he corresponding facilities regarding the use of wireless devices wireless LAN Bluetooth etc when in a wireless communication restricted area e g airplane hospital etc Handling Spills Do not spill anything on your computer The best way to avoid spills is to avoid eating and drinking around your computer If you do spill something on your computer turn off your computer unplug it immediately and do ...

Page 137: ...ter window cleaner acetone aromatic solvent or dry rough towels to clean it Some liquids damage the polarized LCD screen If your screen is damaged contact your authorized manufacturer s service center for a replacement Storing the Computer for Long Periods If you will not be using the computer for a long period of time a month or more you should discharge the battery completely then remove the bat...

Page 138: ... AntiVirus 20xx Magic Doctor Magic Doctor is a program developed and distributed by Samsung Computer and is used to troubleshoot problems Since this program enables you to diagnose your system with one click try to diagnosis your system with Magic Doctor Click Start All Programs Samsung Magic Doctor Magic Doctor p142 Windows Help and Support Run Windows Help and Support to find problem that may be...

Page 139: ...120 Users Manual System Recovery Precaution Before you start restoring your windows operating system insure you backup all data on your hard drive Samsung is NOT responsible for any data loss ...

Page 140: ...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 Q2 The 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 i...

Page 141: ...s in graphic not in text mode In this case a broken image may be displayed while changing the video mode settings Q4 In the following 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 dev...

Page 142: ...ecting to a TV some programs such as Debug Mem etc do not run in full screen MS DOS mode A If a TV is used as the display device some programs such as Debug Mem etc may not run properly in full screen MS DOS mode Run the programs in the MS DOS window Q9 The Taskbar on the bottom of the screen does not appear when a projector is used as the display device A This may happen because while WXGA and WS...

Page 143: ...ommended to connect a TV and then booting up the computer Q12 Pressing the shortcut key on the keyboard does not show the Samsung Display Manager icon A The Samsung Display Manager icon only appears when both the Magic Keyboard and the Samsung Display Manager program are installed Q13 The color is strange when the picture is displayed on the connected monitor or projector A Check the monitor signa...

Page 144: ...llow the sequence below the sound driver may not be removed or the reinstalled driver or may not work properly 1 Select Start Control Panel Add or Remove Programs 2 Remove WOW XT and TSXT Filter Driver first 3 Remove SoundMAX and restart the computer Do not remove the High Definition Audio item Removing this item also removes the modem device driver If you have removed this item you need to instal...

Page 145: ...r installation This happens because the High Definition Audio KB888111 Hotfix which has been installed on your system has changed the settings to search for both sound and modem devices If you install the modem device this message will not appear If necessary install the modem device together The number of the High Definition Audio KB888111 Hotfix may differ if you have updated the Hotfix from the...

Page 146: ... that the modem is not operating properly Diagnose 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 Q2 I cannot make a call using an extension line A In general the dial tone of a PBX or a digital phone switching system is not a continuous one unlike that of a trunk line Therefore the modem m...

Page 147: ...ecify 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 system is in power saving mode Rest mode A To receive a fax in Standby Mode you have to set it up as follows 1 The automatic fax reception function of the fax progr...

Page 148: ...est mode is activated when there is no received signal use the system after disabling Wake On LAN function If you turn the power off when Wake On LAN is disabled the LAN LED may continue to be lit up 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...

Page 149: ...ce Manager Network adapters Wireless LAN adapter If there is a yellow exclamation mark please reinstall the device driver with 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 excellent the network connection may not operate properly if the...

Page 150: ...ter Settings A1 Verify whether the wireless LAN function of the computer is on by doing the following If the wireless LAN function is off turn it on For Windows XP verify that the wireless network connection has been set to Enable in Start Control Panel Network Connections Check if the wireless LAN is turned on A2 Verify whether the same network key encryption key has been entered in both the AP a...

Page 151: ...ally A7 Check the AP settings as follows The following is recommended for a standard environment and thus may differ according to the specific wireless network environment When several APs are present simultaneously check the channel setting for each AP When different APs are using nearby channels interference may occur between electronic waves Set the APs channels further apart from each other Ex...

Page 152: ...etwork adaptor and select Enable after a short wait to check that the device is operating properly A4 Right click the My computer icon and select Manage When the Computer Management window appears double click Services and Applications on the left and then click Services from the sub menu tree Select the Standard tab in the right pane double click Wireless Zero Configuration and check that Startup...

Page 153: ...r Ad Hoc network sometimes I cannot search the access point A It may happen occasionally when you are using a computer to computer Ad Hoc network connection Even if you cannot find some access points the computer to computer Ad Hoc network is operating properly Click Refresh to view the latest search result Q8 Running Help file while running Profile Wizard in the wireless LAN program PROSet makes ...

Page 154: ...work 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 A3 If the AP is configured to Use network authentication Shared Key If the AP is configured to authentication shared mode all computers to be connected should be configured as fo...

Page 155: ...ther programs Q13 Although I have turned 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 network under Windows A Click on Use Microsoft Client in the Tools men...

Page 156: ... too slow or fast A Change the setting of Power Schemes to Always On Click Start Control Panel Performance and Maintenance Power Options Power Schemes tab then configure the Power schemes field to Always On Q4 Some part of a game image is not displayed or is displayed in black A This may happen when running a game designed for DirectX 8 1 such as NHL 2003 MVP Baseball 2003 etc Q5 The game screen i...

Page 157: ...tter and the Sorcerer s Stone Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets etc may not display the picture properly when the screen resolution is set to 1024x768 and the color quality is set to 32 bit For these games set the screen resolution to 1024x768 and the color quality to 16 bit Q8 Game play is not displayed smoothly on the screen A For 3D games the texture data for the 3D screen display is save...

Page 158: ...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 select the Web ...

Page 159: ...indows 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...

Page 160: ...om the list A list of anti virus programs that Windows can detect Symantec Norton Anti Virus NetworkAssociates McAfee TrendMicro ComputerAssociates Panda Kaspersky Ahnlabs AhnLab Visit the Microsoft Web site www microsoft com regularly to check the latest list Other Q1 4GB memory capacity is not properly recognized by Windows A Windows XP SP2 cannot display a memory capacity over 4GB due to licens...

Page 161: ... of the screen OneClick Diagnosis You can diagnose problems affecting the system connections and system operations via one click User Diagnosis You can select the necessary diagnostic items and diagnose system problems System Recovery Launches the Restoring the System function of Windows XP p143 3 When the system diagnosis is completed the diagnostic result appears If problems are found click the ...

Page 162: ... files such as the registry A problem occurs after installing a new program Creating a Restore Point Restore points are created at predetermined times and at times of significant system events such as when a program or a driver is installed You can also decide when to create your own restore points There has to more than 200MB of free space on the hard disk drive If the disk space is insufficient ...

Page 163: ...s made after the Recovery Point may not be maintained please back up all necessary files to another location before performing system recovery 3 In the Restore point description box type a name to identify the restore point and than click Create A restore point has been created ...

Page 164: ...as occurred are described below 1 Click Start All Programs Accessories System Tools System Restore 2 Select Restore my computer to an earlier time and then click Next 3 Select the desired restore date from the calendar restoration and select the desired restore point from the list and then click Next The date of the restore point is displayed in bold font ...

Page 165: ...st 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 then click Next 3 Confirm the restoration information to undo and than click Next System Restore shuts down Windows and starts undoing the restoration 4 After the undo restoration is complete Windows restarts In the Undo th...

Page 166: ... Media Insert the system software Media into the CD ROM drive The initial screen appears automatically Standard Installation This displays a list of drivers 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 e...

Page 167: ... 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 168: ...D Reinstalling Window may delete the data on the hard disk drive such as files programs etc In order to minimize damage from data loss please remember to always back up data Samsung Electronics is not liable in the case of data loss please consult your warranty statement for clarification When you have set a booting password You are asked to enter your booting password after restarting the system ...

Page 169: ...elected Setup proceeds with Step 3 before automatically installing Windows Quick Installation overwrites the existing Windows version so that drivers or applications do not need to be reinstalled 4 After the system has restarted the message Press any key to boot from CD appears Do not press any key at this time After a while the partition configuration screen appears To not change the partition pr...

Page 170: ...zation pops up enter your name and the organization and click Next In the Windows XP Professional edition an additional window that requires the computer name and the administrator password appears Enter the computer name and the administrator password and click Next 9 When the Date and Time Settings window appears click Next Setup will continue 10 When the system restarts to display Press any key...

Page 171: ...ent file system press Enter 5 Select the folder to install the Windows operating system To delete the previous version of Windows and install in the current folder press L on the keyboard 6 After the installation process copies the necessary folders for the Windows installation restart the system and the message Press any key to boot from CD is displayed You do not need to enter anything In a mome...

Page 172: ...lti Optional Graphics NVIDIA Geforce Go 7600 128MB 256MB Optional Sound High Definition Audio Codec AD1986A Network Interface Modem V 92 Wired LAN Broadcom BCM5751 1G Ethernet UTP Wireless LAN 802 11ABG Bluetooth 2 0 EDR Optional Optional Optional Multi Card Slot Memory Stick Memory Stick Pro SD Card MMC xD card Supported Optional PC Card Slot PCMCIA Type I and II Compatible Ports IEEE 1394 6 Pin ...

Page 173: ...mode is supported only when you are connected to an IEEE 802 11g device e g An Access Point supporting IEEE 802 11g Item Detailed Specifications Physical Specifications Dimensions Width X Height 30 0 x 50 95 mm operation temperature and humidity Same as system operation Temperature 0 C 70 C Humidity less than 85 Power Specification Power Saving Mode 70 mW Receiving Mode 0 95 W Transmission Mode 1 ...

Page 174: ...utput system C Centigrade CD Compact disc CD ROM Compact disc read only memory cm Centimeters COM Communication as in communication port CMOS Complementary metal oxide semiconductor DC Direct current DMA Direct memory access DPMS Display power management signaling DRAM Dynamic random access memory DSTN Double layer super twist nematic ECP Extended capabilities port EPP Enhanced parallel port g gra...

Page 175: ...processor unit ms Millisecond PDF Portable document format PC Personal computer PCI Peripheral component interconnect PCMCIA Personal Computer Memory Card International Association POST Power on self test PNP Plug and play PS 2 Personal System 2 RAM Random access memory ROM Read only memory SVGA Super video graphics array TFT Thin film transistor USB Universal serial bus V Volt VAC Voltage alterna...

Page 176: ... disk The BIOS on your computer is flash BIOS which means that it has been recorded on a flash memory chip that can be updated if needed Boot To start your computer A cold boot resets the entire computer and runs through all computer self tests A warm boot clears out computer memory only Boot disk A disk containing operating system programs required to start your computer A boot disk can be a flop...

Page 177: ...tems and application programs can directly access this memory without using memory management software Disk The device used by the computer to store and retrieve information Disk can refer to a floppy disk hard disk or RAM disk Disk cache A software device that accumulates copies of recently used disk sectors in RAM The application program can then read these copies without accessing the disk This...

Page 178: ... uses to signal the microprocessor when the device needs the microprocessor s services The number of IRQs is limited by industry standards LCD liquid crystal display The LCD screen on your computer differs from the display screen of a desktop monitor Most desktop monitors use CRT cathode ray tube displays which work by moving an electron beam across phosphor dots on the back of the screen The phos...

Page 179: ... including conventional and extended memory You can write to and read from RAM Information stored in RAM is temporary and is erased when the system is turned off Refresh rate The refresh rate is the rate at which the image on the LCD screen is rewritten to the screen A fast refresh rate helps keep the image from flickering Resolution The resolution is the sharpness or clarity of the image on your ...

Page 180: ...tion in ROM to RAM The BIOS can be executed much faster in RAM than in ROM The BIOS remains in shadow RAM until you turn off the computer TFT thin film transistor LCD A TFT LCD uses a separate transistor circuit to control each pixel This technology provides the best resolution for an LCD screen A TFT LCD is also sometimes called an active matrix LCD ...

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