Samsung NP-P560-AA03US User Manual Download

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To enable users to use the TPM program, you have to

repeat the registration procedures for each Windows

user account.

The

User Initialization Wizard

screen appears.

Click the

Next

button. If this screen does not

appear, click

Start > All Programs

> Infineon

Security Platform Solution > Security Platform
Management > User Settings

Enter a password for the TPM program and click the

Next

button.

To allow a password reset, select the

Enable the

resetting of my Basic User Password in case of
an emergency

option. Click the

Browse

button,

specify the path to save the password reset file to,

enter a password for resetting the password and

click the

Next

button.

The operations to be performed appear.

Confirm the operations and click the

Next

button.

Registering a Security Platform User

Summary of Contents for NP-P560-AA03US

Page 1: ...User Guide SAMSUNG ...

Page 2: ...se 18 Important Safety Information 21 Replacement Parts and Accessories 23 Regulatory Compliance Statements 25 WEEE SYMBOL INFORMATION 35 Overview 36 Front View 36 Status Indicators 37 Right View 38 Left View 39 Back View 40 Bottom View 41 Turning the Computer On and Off 42 Turning the computer on 42 Turning the computer off 42 ...

Page 3: ...nt recognition Optional TPM Trusted Platform Module Optional Easy to Use AV Camera Module Installed Optional Sophisticated Design for Increased Usability Various shortcut keys on the keyboard Multi card slot Optional Luxurious design with increased usability Note Optional items may be changed or may not be provided depending on the computer model Product Features ...

Page 4: ...uide Be sure to read the Safety Precautions before using the computer Refer to the separately supplied Installation Guide when installing your computer Refer to the User Guide for the procedures to use the computer Using the Index of the User Guide you can easily find any information you are looking for Using the Glossary of the User Guide you can easily find meanings for technical terms If a prob...

Page 5: ... or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic or mechanical without the consent of Samsung Electronics Co Ltd The information in this document is subject to change without notice due to improving the performance of the product Samsung Electronics shall not be liable for any data loss Please take care to avoid losing any important data and backup your data to prevent any such data loss Pre...

Page 6: ...ifference 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 than...

Page 7: ...ooth Function 104 Using Bluetooth 105 Chapter 5 Using Applications Introducing Programs 110 CyberLink DVD Suite Optional 113 Play Camera Optional 116 Samsung Update Plus Optional 117 McAfee SecurityCenter Optional 119 Installing McAfee 119 Using McAfee 120 Using Samsung Magic Doctor Optional 123 OmniPass Fingerprint Identification Integrated Password Authentication Optional 125 TPM Trusted Platfor...

Page 8: ...a long time This increases the risk that a malfunction or damage to the product will occur Avoid exposing any part of your body to the heat from the computer vent for a long time when it is on Exposing a part of your body to the heat from the vent 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 cushion If the vent is...

Page 9: ...cord from the wall outlet and contact a service center There is a danger of electric shock or fire hazard Do not use a damaged 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 out by pulling the cable only If the cord...

Page 10: ...ectric shock or fire 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 battery out of the reach of infants and pets as they could put the battery into their mouths There is a danger of electric shock or choking Battery...

Page 11: ...oduct 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 electric shock If the computer is broken or dropped disconnect the power cord and contact a service center for a safety check Using a broken computer may cause electric shock or fire hazard Avoid direct sunlight when the computer is in an air tig...

Page 12: ...f a child has swallowed it contact a doctor immediately Use only authorized parts multi plug battery and memory and never disassemble parts There is a danger of damaging the product electric shock or fire hazard Shut down the computer and disconnect all cables before disassembling the computer If there is a modem disconnect the phone line If you are disassembling notebook computer make sure to rem...

Page 13: ...he notebook computer with other items such as the adapter mouse books etc take care not to press anything against the notebook computer If a heavy object is pressed against the notebook computer a white spot or stain may appear on the LCD Therefore take care not to apply any pressure to the notebook In this case place the notebook computer in a separate compartment away from the other objects ...

Page 14: ... Dispose of worn out batteries properly There is a danger of fire or explosion The battery disposal method may differ depending on your country and region Dispose of the used battery in an appropriate way Do not throw or disassemble the battery and do not put it into water This may cause an injury fire or explosion Use only a battery authorized by Samsung Electronics Failing to do so may cause an ...

Page 15: ...only permitted devices to the connectors or ports of the computer Failing to do so may cause electric shock and fire Close the LCD panel only after checking if the notebook computer is turned off The temperature may rise and it may cause overheating and deformation of the product Do not press the Eject Button while the Floppy Disk CD ROM drive is in operation You might lose data and the disk might...

Page 16: ...topped 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 damage the disc and cause disorder of device and injury of user Take care when touching the product or parts The device may be damaged or you may be injured Take care not to thro...

Page 17: ...he product Custody and Movement Related When moving the product turn the power off and separate all connected cables first The product might be damaged or users may trip over the cables For long periods of not using the notebook computer discharge the battery and preserve as it is detached The battery will be preserved at its best condition Do not operate or watch the computer while driving a vehi...

Page 18: ...ses that may damage the data of a hard disk drive and the hard disk drive itself The data may be lost when an external impact is applied to the disk while disassembling or assembling the computer The data may be lost when the computer is turned off or reset by a power failure while the hard disk drive is operating The data may be lost and irrecoverable due to a computer virus infection The data ma...

Page 19: ...er while talking over the telephone use a headset Using the computer with the phone on your shoulder is bad for posture Keep frequently used items within a comfortable work range where you can reach them with your hands Proper Posture During Computer Use Maintaining a proper posture during computer use is very important to prevent physical harm The following instructions are about maintaining a pr...

Page 20: ...tering 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 touchpa...

Page 21: ...ease 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 reflection on the LCD scre...

Page 22: ...icated 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 these openings Make sure you provide adequate space a...

Page 23: ...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 1 When installing and operating devices please refer to safety requirements in the user guide ...

Page 24: ...rformance Standard Should the unit ever need servicing contact an authorized service location Caution 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 part i...

Page 25: ... your authorized dealer reseller or service provider Power Cord Requirements General Requirements The requirements listed below are applicable to all countries The length of 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...

Page 26: ...ay be embedded in your notebook are well below all international RF exposure limits as known at this time 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 duri...

Page 27: ...applicable 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 desti...

Page 28: ...unshielded blasting caps or in an explosive environment unless the device has been modified to be qualified for such use Caution Use On Aircraft Caution Regulations of the FCC and FAA prohibit airborne operation of radio frequency wireless devices because their signals could interfere with critical aircraft instruments Other Wireless Devices Safety Notices for Other Devices in the Wireless Network...

Page 29: ...he substitution or attachment of connecting cables and equipment other than those specified by our company The correction will be the responsibility of the user Use only shielded data cables with this system Intentional emitter per FCC Part 15 Low power Radio LAN type devices radio frequency RF wireless communication devices operating in the 2 4 GHz Band may be present embedded in your notebook sy...

Page 30: ...ne the quantity of devices which may be connected to telephone line Excessive RENs on the telephone line may result in the devices not ringing in response to an incoming call In most but not all areas the sum of RENs should not exceed five 5 0 To be certain of the number of devices that may be connected to a line as determined by total RENs contact the local telephone company to determine the maxi...

Page 31: ...e emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the radio interference regulations of Industry Canada Le présent appareil numérique n émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limitesapplicables aux appareils numériques de Classe B prescrites dans le règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique édicté par Industrie Canada Intentional Emitter per RSS 210 Low power Radio LAN type devices rad...

Page 32: ... telecommunications company The equipment must also be installed using an acceptable method of connection In some cases the inside wiring associated with a single line individual service may be extended by means of a certified connector assembly The customer should be aware that compliance with the above conditions may not prevent degradation of service in some situations Repairs to certified equi...

Page 33: ...a 2 4 GHz band embedded wireless device ETS 301 489 17 if fitted with a 2 4 GHz band embedded wireless device 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 4 GHz band may be present embedded in your notebook system which ...

Page 34: ...irektiv 1999 5 EC European Economic Area Restrictions Local Restriction of 802 11b 802 11g Radio Usage Note to integrator The following statements on local restrictions must be published in all end user documentation provided with the system or product incorporating the Intel PRO Wireless 2200BG Network Connection product Caution Due to the fact that the frequencies used by 802 11b 802 11g wireles...

Page 35: ...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 meets or exceeds the following technical standards CTR 21 Attachment requirements for pan European approval for connection to the analogue Public Switched Telephone Networks PSTNs of TE excluding TE suppo...

Page 36: ...ontact 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 recycling Business users should contact their supplier and check the terms and conditions of the purchase contract This product should not be mixed with other commercial wastes for disposal This Perchlorate warning applies only ...

Page 37: ...he touchpad and touchpad buttons provide functions similar to the mouse ball and buttons p 47 7 Multi Card Slot Optional A card slot that supports SD Card SDHC MMC 4 Speaker A device used to generate sound 1 Camera Lens Optional Using this lens you can take still pictures and record video 6 Microphone You can use the built in microphone for sound input 4 Speaker A device used to generate sound 10 ...

Page 38: ...ed p 45 4 HDD This turns on when the hard disk is being accessed 5 Wireless LAN This turns on when the wireless LAN is operating 6 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 Amber When the battery is being charged Off When the computer is running on battery power without being connected to AC adapt...

Page 39: ...stalled drive depends on the computer model p 50 3 USB Port You can connect USB devices to the USB port such as a keyboard mouse digital camera etc 1 Modem Port Optional A port to which a telephone cable is connected to in order to dial up to the Internet To use the modem port open up the rubber cap on the port ...

Page 40: ...tor TV or projector supporting a 15pin D SUB interface p 58 7 PC Card Slot Optional Install the PC card into this slot p 57 4 Digital Video Audio Port HDMI Optional You can connect an HDMI cable to this port Using this port you can enjoy digital video and audio on the TV 5 Microphone Jack A jack used to connect the microphone 6 Headphone Jack A jack used to connect the headphones 2 Wired LAN Port ...

Page 41: ...r to the computer 3 USB Port You can connect USB devices to the USB port such as a keyboard mouse digital camera etc 5 Security Lock Port You can connect a Kensington lock to the Security Lock Port to prevent the computer from being stolen 1 Serial Port Optional You can connect a serial device to the serial port To use the serial port open up the rubber cap on the port ...

Page 42: ...e battery p 157 4 Memory Compartment Cover The main memory is installed inside the cover p 155 3 Hard Disk Drive Compartment Cover The hard disk drive is installed inside the cover 2 P Dock Connector Optional You can connect a Docking Station that provides additional ports ...

Page 43: ...computer after registering your user information Turning the computer off 1 Click the Start button on the taskbar 2 Click the and click on Shut down The computer will shut down Note Before Using the Power Button Since the Power Icon is set to power saving mode selecting Start Power Button will cause the computer to enter Sleep mode To shut down the computer by clicking this icon refer to the descr...

Page 44: ... Ray Optional 52 Multi Card Slot Optional 54 PC Card Slot Optional 57 Connecting a monitor TV 58 Connecting a Monitor 58 Connecting a TV 59 Viewing Through a Monitor TV 60 Using Dual View 61 Adjusting the Volume 63 Intel Turbo Memory Device Optional 65 Check before installing another operating system such as Windows XP 66 Q A 67 ...

Page 45: ...y Fn Name Function REST Sleep Mode Switches to Sleep mode To wake the computer up press the Power button Gauge Shows the remaining battery charge You can only use this function when the Easy Display Manager program is installed Euro Enters the Euro monetary unit symbol This key may not be provided depending on the keyboard type CRT LCD Switches the screen output to the LCD or external monitor when...

Page 46: ...de Speed Maximum performance mode The system operates in its maximum performance and system resources are allocated to the currently active program with priority for maximum performance Wireless LAN Turns the wireless LAN function on or off in models with wireless LAN capability Touchpad Turns the Touchpad function on or off When using an external mouse only you can turn the Touchpad off Num Lock ...

Page 47: ... key combination or the Fn key combination You can mute the sound or cancel the mute function by clicking the Fn key combination Numeric Key The numbers are printed in blue on the numeric keys If Num Lock is turned on by pressing the Fn key combination you can use the numeric keys to enter digits Other Function Keys Application Key Performs the right click mouse function touchpad Internet Explorer...

Page 48: ...s 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 Touchpad Use to move the cursor Scroll Area Plays the role of the mouse wheel You can scroll up and down using the Scroll Area Touchpad Left Button You can select or run a program using this button Touchpad Right Button Plays the role of the ...

Page 49: ...d tap your finger once over an item you want Alternatively press the left touchpad button once Double Click Function Put your finger on the touchpad and quickly tap twice with your finger on an item you want Alternatively press the left touchpad button twice quickly Right Button Function This corresponds to clicking the right mouse button Press the right touchpad button once The corresponding pop ...

Page 50: ...touchpad s right edge for vertical scrolling or the bottom edge for horizontal scrolling and then move your finger along the edge to scroll the screen vertically or horizontally Touchpad On Off Function If you want to use the mouse only without using the touchpad you can turn the touchpad off To lock the touchpad function press the Fn keys Note You can set the touchpad and touchpad button settings...

Page 51: ...recording types include DVD R DVD RW DVD RAM BD ROM Optional You can read CD DVD BD BD Combo Optional You can read CD DVD BD and burn CD DVD BD RE Optional You can read CD DVD BD and burn CD DVD BD Caution Do not insert a cracked or scratched CD Otherwise the CD may break and damage the optical disk drive when the CD rotates at a high speed When you clean a CD or DVD title wipe with a soft cloth f...

Page 52: ...e software functions referring to the software help Burning a CD 2 When the CD tray pops out insert a CD or DVD until it clicks 3 Push the CD tray inward until it clicks The CD drive status indicator is turned on Note 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 ...

Page 53: ... 65 GB Data Rate 36 Mbps 11 08 Mbps 7 8 Mbps Supported Resolution 1920 X 1080 p 720 X 480 320 X 240 Data Rate The amount of data that can be read or written onto a storage media per second Supported Disk Types Blu Ray supports the following disk types Type Function BD ROM Reads Blu Ray disks BD R Reads Blu Ray disks and writes data onto Blu Ray disks once BD RE Reads and writes to rewritable Blu R...

Page 54: ...egistration screen appears Enter your first name last name and email address and click on Register Now when the computer is connected to the Internet The Cyberlink Hi Def Suite main windows appears Favorites You can add frequently used functions here for quickier access Movie Player You can watch Blu Ray and DVD movies Data You can burn data files onto a CD or DVD disc Music You can burn a music W...

Page 55: ...al camcorder MP3 etc Before You Start A multi card slot is optional and is provided for some models only You have to additionally purchase a multi card with the necessary capacity 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 Suppo...

Page 56: ...iffer depending on your computer model Since you can only use the card after formatting it if it is not formatted format the card referring to the descriptions of To format a memory card p 56 Note Using a Memory Stick Duo Mini SD and RS MMC Since the above cards are too small you cannot insert the cards into the slot directly Insert the card into the dedicated adapter available from most electroni...

Page 57: ...uchpad and select Format 3 Click Start to the formatting Caution To use a card to exchange data with a digital device such as a digital camera formatting the data using the digital device is recommended When you try to use a card which is formatted in the computer in another digital device you may have to format the card again in the device You cannot format write or delete data from a SD or SDHC ...

Page 58: ...n the taskbar 2 Select the PC card to be removed and click Stop 3 If the Stop a Hardware device window appears click the OK button 4 Push the Eject button of the PC card slot lightly Then the Eject button pops up 5 Press the Eject button fully to eject the card PC Card Slot Optional You can insert and use various PC cards using the PC card slot This computer provides one PC card slot supporting th...

Page 59: ...r watching a video or movie through your monitor Before You Start You have to buy a connection cable additionally Connecting to the Monitor port Connect the monitor to the Monitor port Connecting a Monitor Connecting to the HDMI port Optional You can connect to the HDMI port of a monitor using an HDMI cable ...

Page 60: ...to connect the TV connect as follows Connecting to the Monitor port Connect the monitor and computer using the PC Input RGB port on the TV with the monitor cable 15pin Connecting a TV Connecting to the HDMI port Optional Connect it to the HDMI port of the TV using an HDMI cable ...

Page 61: ...s connected via the HDMI port LCD CRT Clone Notebook External Monitor Screen LCD CRT DualView Notebook External Monitor Screen in Dual View LCD HDMI Clone Notebook TV or Monitor Screen LCD HDMI DualView Notebook TV or Monitor Screen Dualview What is Dual View Dual View is a function that enables you to view a computer screen over two display devices It is convenient when you need a wide screen Cau...

Page 62: ...ards present even when there is only one you can set the resolution and color for each display device Selecting Dual View Check if the external display device is properly connected and follow the instructions below 1 Click the Start Control Panel Appearance and Personalization Adjust screen resolution 2 Click on the number 2 monitor icon and select Extend the desktop onto this monitor Click Apply ...

Page 63: ...pixels with 256 colors click the Start Control Panel Appearance and Personalization Adjust screen resolution Monitor Number 2 and adjust the resolution and color quality Using Window in Dual View Click on the window title bar of the main LCD monitor number 1 and drag it into the auxiliary display device monitor number 2 to move the window Canceling Dual View 1 Click the Start Control Panel Appeara...

Page 64: ...e Using the Sound Recorder The procedures to record sound using the Windows Recorder are described below 1 Connect a microphone to the microphone jack 2 Right click over the Volume icon on the taskbar and select Recording Device 3 Check if the microphone is set as the default recording device If this is the case it is already set as the default device If not right click over the microphone and sel...

Page 65: ... that maintains the same volume level for all digital sources The volume level of playing music changes for each file even if the player volume is fixed If you use the Auto Volume Control function the volume level will remain the same However if the Auto Volume Control function is activated the volume control function of a multimedia player such as Windows Media Player may appear to not work In th...

Page 66: ...dyDrive in the Arguments fields are set to Available If they are not set to Available select the Select a cache policy to use option If the Restart the computer message appears select Yes and then the computer restarts 3 Select Start All Programs Intel Turbo Memory Intel Turbo Memory Console and check if Windows ReadyBoost and Windows ReadyDrive on the right are displayed as Normal Operation What ...

Page 67: ... our service engineer visits you due to this problem a service charge will be applied Note Restrictions Intel Turbo Memory is only supported for Windows Vista This function is not available for any other operating system 1 Turn the computer on and press the F2 key when the booting screen SAMSUNG logo appears 2 After a moment the SETUP screen appears Enter the Advanced menu in SETUP 3 Move to the A...

Page 68: ...ing the number of hard disk drive read and write operations through the inter operation of the installed device driver and the embedded flash memory QCan I use Intel Turbo Memory in Windows XP A Since Intel Turbo Memory uses performance enhancement functions provided by Windows Vista you cannot use this function in Windows XP Q A ...

Page 69: ... model Using Microsoft Windows Vista About Microsoft Windows Vista 69 Welcome Center 69 Help and Support 70 Windows Vista Screen Layout 71 Desktop 71 Start Menu 73 Sidebar Gadget 75 Window 78 Control Panel 81 Opening the Control Panel 81 User Accounts 83 Phishing Filter 88 User control function 90 Windows Mobile Center 92 ...

Page 70: ...ils for more detailed information Note Windows Vista Demo If you click Start Welcome Center Show all x items Windows Vista Demo you can watch the Windows Vista introduction movie About Microsoft Windows Vista Microsoft Windows Vista hereafter Windows is a computer operating system Since you have to learn how to use it in order to use the computer efficiently and effectively use the Welcome Center ...

Page 71: ...tem You can learn tasks and tools necessary to use the computer Security and Maintenance You can view help on computer protection and security Windows Online Help If your computer is connected to the Internet you can view the necessary information online Table of Contents The help pages are arranged by subject so that users can easily find the relevant information Troubleshooting You can view poss...

Page 72: ...area on the computer It consists of a large workspace and a taskbar at the bottom as shown in the figure below Note The screen layout may differ depending on the computer model and the operation system version 1 Recycle Bin 2 Shortcut Icons 3 Start Menu 8 Gadget 7 Sidebar 4 Start Button 5 Taskbar 6 System Tray with Clock ...

Page 73: ...rently running programs are displayed here 6 System Tray with Clock Shows some running program icons Icons not being used are hidden If you click the arrow mark on the left you can view hidden icons This is a mini information program that appears on the Sidebar 7 Sidebar This is a vertical bar that appears at the side of the Desktop 8 Gadget This is a mini information program that appears on the S...

Page 74: ...Start menu appears Alternatively press the Windows key on the keyboard Fixed Programs The program or search result is displayed All Programs You can search for files folders etc Username Search Computer Control Panel Help and Support Power Menu Button Lock Button Power Button ...

Page 75: ... security etc Help and Support Provides on line help about functions and usage of Windows and troubleshooting You can find a solution to a problem by entering a keyword Power Button Click the Power button to enter Sleep mode However what the power button does changes according to the power button setting p 86 Lock Button To lock the computer click this button If you lock your computer no one can u...

Page 76: ... default Gadget Sidebar Gadget Structure If you launch Windows the Sidebar is automatically launched and the Sidebar and Gadget appear at the side of the Desktop Note If the Sidebar is not launched automatically when Windows starts click Start All Programs Accessories Windows Sidebar to launch it manually To always display the Sidebar right click over the Sidebar and select Properties and then sel...

Page 77: ...bar the Gadget Gallery opens 2 If you double click on a gadget the gadget is added to the Sidebar Note You can move a gadget to another location by dragging it with the mouse Not only can you move a gadget onto the Sidebar but also out of the Sidebar If you place the mouse pointer over a gadget the close and option buttons appear ...

Page 78: ...Sidebar Even if you close the Sidebar the Sidebar continues running in the System Tray in the clock area though it is not displayed on the Desktop To close the Sidebar right click over the Sidebar on the Desktop and select Close Sidebar To open the Sidebar again right click on the Sidebar icon in the System Tray with the clock on the taskbar and select Open ...

Page 79: ... a Pictures Window Click Start Pictures Note The items and names may differ depending on your computer model and the Windows Vista version Window Layout 1 Address Display Line 2 Move Button 3 Toolbar 4 Search Window 5 Window Button 6 Search Box 7 Sort Order 8 Folder File 9 Detailed Information Window ...

Page 80: ...ndow Maximizes the window Closes the window 6 Search Box You can search for files by specifying the text included in the filename or within the file or file attributes 7 Sort Order Used to change the sort order of the files 8 Folder File The drives folders and files included on the computer are displayed here 9 Detailed Information Window Shows the general information of the selected file Note Wha...

Page 81: ...ppearance Settings window appears select Windows Aero from the color scheme and click OK Preview If you move the mouse pointer over a window button on the Taskbar you can preview the contents of the window without opening it Switching between Windows This function arranges multiple windows in 3D so that users can easily view the windows Press the Windows logo Tab keys or click on Switch Windows at...

Page 82: ...Network and Internet Using this function you can check the network status and configure the settings You can change the Internet connection settings Hardware and Sound Using this function you can add a printer and other hardware change the settings and update the device drivers Programs Using this function you can remove a program or Windows function and download a new program from the internet Mo...

Page 83: ...theme or screen saver settings Clock Language and Region Using this function you can configure the date time language and regional settings Ease of Access Using this function you can select options for hearing and sight impaired persons as well as for challenged persons You can configure the audio recognition settings Additional Options Using this function you can configure other Control Panel ite...

Page 84: ...user account and to switch users are described below Adding User Accounts 1 Click Start Control Panel User Accounts and Family Safety 2 Click User Accounts Manage another account 3 Click Create a new account 4 Enter a new username and select either Standard User or Administrator 5 Click Create a new account to add a new account 83 ...

Page 85: ...he Make changes to user s account menu 5 A window appears asking whether you want to save the desktop documents favorites music files pictures and video folders as new folders on the Desktop before deleting the account If you click Delete files the account and all files belonging to the account are deleted If you click Keep files only the account is deleted and the files belonging to the user are ...

Page 86: ...vely right click on the Desktop and select Personalization Display Settings from the pop up menu 2 The Display Settings screen appears Change the resolution and color settings and click the OK button To change the color quality click this button and select a particular quality To change the resolution slide the resolution sliding bar to a particular resolution You can check the graphics chipset No...

Page 87: ...epending on the settings 1 Click Start Control Panel Hardware and Sound Power Options and then Change Battery Settings 2 Click on Change Plan Settings in the currently selected power setting 3 Click on Change Advanced Power Settings and open Start Menu Power Button in the Power Buttons and Lid item 1 2 86 ...

Page 88: ...ly saved the screen is turned off and the computer makes no noise If you press the Power button of the computer main body the work environment is restored and you can start working immediately Shut down Shut down the computer You have to shut down the computer after closing all programs and opened folders Note The Power button is set to Sleep mode by default If the computer is set to download Wind...

Page 89: ... card numbers passwords other account numbers etc through emails or websites The Phishing Filter protects users from these phishing attempts If the current page is judged to be a suspicious website the Phishing Filter displays a warning message with an alarm when the Phishing Filter is enabled In addition if a page that the user is currently trying to open is registered as a known Phishing website...

Page 90: ... Phishing Filter item in the Settings field Select Turn on automatic website checking and click the OK button to use the Phishing Filter 4 To not use the Phishing Filter select Turn off automatic website checking in the Settings field in Step 3 above ...

Page 91: ... the settings click OK to finish Configuring Parental Controls 1 Click Start Control Panel User Accounts and Family Safety Parental Controls 2 Select a user to configure the Parental Controls for The User Controls window for that user opens 3 Click Parental Controls Use and configure the necessary settings in the Windows Settings at the bottom If you click OK the Parental Controls setting is compl...

Page 92: ...the User Controls window referring to the descriptions of Parental Controls 2 Set Activity Reporting to On 3 To view the Activity Report click on View Activity Report on the right of the User Controls window 4 If you click the View Activity Report the following window opens displaying a computer operating summary 91 ...

Page 93: ...the volume the battery status the external display the Sync center etc according to your requirements Note Configurable items may differ depending on the installed Windows Vista version or programs If Easy Network Manager program is installed you can see Easy Network Manager window If Easy ALS Manager program is installed you can see Easy ALS Manager window If you turn the wireless LAN off in the ...

Page 94: ...97 Connecting to a Wireless LAN 98 Using the Easy Network Manager Optional 99 Network Settings 99 Using in Another Location 101 Diagnosing the Network Status 102 Connecting with a Modem Optional 103 Bluetooth Optional 104 Bluetooth Function 104 Using Bluetooth 105 ...

Page 95: ...eft pane 4 Right click over the Local Area Connection and select Properties Note The LAN Device name may differ depending on your computer s Network Device Wired Network A wired network is a network environment used for a company network or broadband internet connection at home Before You Start You can also configure the network settings using the Easy Network Manager p 99 ...

Page 96: ...shown in the figure above You can add clients services and protocols 6 Configure the IP settings When using DHCP select Obtain an IP address automatically To use a static IP address select Use the following IP address and set the IP address manually Note When not using DHCP ask your network administrator for the IP address 7 When you have completed the settings click the OK button The network sett...

Page 97: ... Start Control Panel Network and Internet Network and Sharing Center and click Manage Network Connections in the left pane 2 Right click over the Local Area Connection and select Properties 3 Select Internet Protocol Version 4 TCP IPv4 from the Networking tab and select Properties 4 Select the Alternate Configuration tab select User configured and fill in the corresponding fields 5 When you have c...

Page 98: ...AN Connections Wireless network connections can be classified into 3 categories and this manual describes the connection procedures for connecting through an AP Access Point AP You can connect to the Internet or another computer on the network through an AP Note What is an Access Point AP An AP is a network device that bridges wired and wireless LANs and corresponds to a wireless hub in a wired ne...

Page 99: ...k Connect If there is a configured network key for the AP to connect to the Enter Network Key window appears Enter the network key in the window and then click the Connect button Note Ask your network administrator for the network key if necessary 3 When Connected to the AP is displayed click the Close button You can access the network Checking the network connection status Move the mouse pointer ...

Page 100: ...g the network setting procedures each time regardless of your location You can diagnose the network status p 102 Network Settings This section describes the procedures to connect to the Internet by setting up a network The setting up procedures include procedures to add a printer to the network 1 To use a wired LAN connect the LAN cable to the LAN port To use the wireless LAN you have to turn the ...

Page 101: ... want to move to the newly added location now message appears Click the Cancel button An icon for the added location is created The network settings have been completed If you select OK the network settings for the added location are applied Note To add a new location repeat the procedures from Step 3 above Select Device Select a device to be connected to the Internet Select either Wired LAN or Wi...

Page 102: ...ely load the settings for the new location and the corresponding network connection information is displayed in the Current Location Information window To connect to a wireless LAN select the AP Setting from the menu The available APs are represented as icons If you double click an AP icon to connect to the computer is connected to the AP through the wireless LAN and you are moved to the correspon...

Page 103: ...nect to the network 1 Launch Easy Network Manager 2 Select Diagnosis from the menu 3 The Network Connections window appears Click Start to start the network diagnosis 4 When the diagnosis is complete a device with a problem is marked by a X mark icon with a description of the problem at the bottom of the window ...

Page 104: ...net connection is terminated abnormally the connection is not released and the corresponding cost can be accrued Connecting with a Modem Optional The procedures to connect to the Internet via a phone connection are described below Before You Start To connect to the Internet you have to subscribe to an Internet connection service of an Internet service provider ISP A modem port is optional and prov...

Page 105: ...another Bluetooth device or vice versa HID Connections You can connect and use Bluetooth peripherals such as a keyboard mouse joystick etc Note For more information about using the Bluetooth function refer to the online help of the Bluetooth Device Bluetooth Function Bluetooth Optional Bluetooth is wireless communications technology that allows access to nearby devices such as another computer a c...

Page 106: ... Steps 1 to 4 and may be slightly different depending on the device 1 To connect to another device via Bluetooth double click the Bluetooth icon on the Taskbar Note If the the Bluetooth icon does not appear on the Taskbar click Start Control Panel Hardware and Sound Bluetooth Devices Options and select the Show the Bluetooth icon in the notification area check box Click OK 2 If the Bluetooth Devic...

Page 107: ...Enter the PIN in the device PIN field and click the Next button Note For pairing a PIN is required Since a PIN is provided by the headset manufacturer refer to the corresponding manual 6 If the Completing the Add Bluetooth Device Wizard window appears click Finish 7 The stereo headset is connected and you can now use the Bluetooth headset normally Note If you cannot hear sound from the headset you...

Page 108: ...OK button 4 Enter a PIN in the Bluetooth PIN Code field and click the Next button Note The Bluetooth PIN Code is a password used for connecting two Bluetooth devices The user just enters the same PIN Code E g same numbers on both Bluetooth devices to make the connection 5 Click Browse specify a file to be sent and click Next button in the Select File to be Sent screen 6 When the PIN input window a...

Page 109: ...less devices at the same time may slow or destabilize the Bluetooth connection Data communications via Bluetooth may be poor when the CPU load is at full capacity or there are insufficient system resources The Bluetooth function of a Bluetooth PDA mobile phone mouse or keyboard may be turned off To use them in connection with a Samsung computer supporting Bluetooth you must check if the Bluetooth ...

Page 110: ...g Samsung Magic Doctor Optional 123 OmniPass Fingerprint Identiﬁcation Integrated Password Authentication Optional 125 TPM Trusted Platform Module Optional 131 Using the TPM Function 131 Initializing the Security Platform 132 Registering a Security Platform User 135 Encrypt File System EFS Function 139 Personal Secure Drive PSD Function 140 Initializing and Reconﬁguring the TPM Chip 141 Reinstalli...

Page 111: ...oftware after learning about the basic use of the software For detailed information refer to the help section of the corresponding software Before You Start Every software program may not be provided depending on your computer model In addition the screen capture images may differ from actual ones depending on the computer model and software version ...

Page 112: ...tects and removes computer viruses and protects the computer from Internet threats p 119 Easy Network Manager Optional Easy Network Manager is a program that enables you to easily configure the network settings You can configure the network settings for each location and you can also diagnose the network status p 99 Easy Battery Manager Optional Easy Battery Manager is a power management program t...

Page 113: ...e computer on login to Windows and encrypt a file all using your fingerprint p 125 TPM Trusted Platform Module Optional The TPM Trusted Platform Module program is a security solution which manages the user authentication information that protects the information and data of users This program protects files and folders from malicious access attempts by unauthorized users p 131 Troubleshooting Func...

Page 114: ...orms as follows Play Undock Player Panel CyberLink DVD Suite Optional The CyberLink DVD Suite provides you with multimedia functions such as playing a DVD burning a DVD CD etc Before You Start For some models only the DVD Movie Player function is installed from among the functions of the CyberLink DVD Suite T o use other functions such as recording data burning a disk please install the additional...

Page 115: ...ion code and the region code is set when the user inserts a DVD title into the drive for the first time Whenever a DVD title is inserted with a region code different from that of the DVD drive the region code of the DVD drive is automatically changed to the region code of the DVD title However changing the region code of a DVD drive is limited to 5 changes After that the region code is permanently...

Page 116: ... the Register Now button 3 The Cyberlink DVD Suite screen appears Favorites You can save frequently used menus so that you can use them quickly Movie Player You can play a DVD title Data You can record data to a CD or DVD Music You can create an audio WMA CD or WMA DVD and rip an audio CD Video Photo You can create a DVD title save HDV DV video edit video and record a DVD folder Copy Backup You ca...

Page 117: ...another person s privacy 1 Click Start All Programs Samsung Play Camera Play Camera Note If you right click over the Preview window using the Touchpad you can set up the camera resolution device and save folder 2 Place an object in front of the camera over the LCD and click the Snapshot or Start Recording button A still picture is taken or video starts recording Note To stop a video recording clic...

Page 118: ...he update search result may differ depending on your computer model Note Samsung Update Plus does not provide updates for applications installed after purchasing the computer To update the software and drivers 1 Click Start All Programs Samsung Samsung Update Plus Samsung Update Plus Note If this is the first time you are running the program a window will appear asking you if you agree to the agre...

Page 119: ...elect Install for an update item that must be installed separately a message appears informing you of this Follow the instruction message to correctly install it Note Automatic update items display By default your computer is configured to automatically search for updates If there is a new update available this is displayed in the notification area Click the balloon help icon in the notification a...

Page 120: ...n is provided you have to install the program referring to the Installing McAfee section A different anti virus program may be provided depending on the computer model For some models an Install McAfee Web Essentials icon is located on the Desktop In this case you can install the McAfee software according to the following procedures and then use the McAfee software For some models a McAfee Securit...

Page 121: ...hile booting Click Next If the Program Setup screen does not appear right click over the McAfee icon in the Taskbar and then select Product Setup from the pop up menu 2 The End User License Agreement appears Check if the country has been correctly selected and then click Accept 3 The Create New McAfee Account item appears Be sure to fill in all the fields and click Next The Program Setup Completed...

Page 122: ...on 3 If a virus has been found click View Results The viruses are listed Since the corresponding viruses have already been removed you can use your computer without any concern For possible virus infections where it is not completely certain the Detected message appears In this case the items will be maintained or deleted depending on your decision To deal with new viruses please always keep McAfe...

Page 123: ...nternet service you can connect to the Internal normally if you disable the McAfee Firewall However since it may cause a security problem be careful when doing so Double click the McAfee Security Center icon from the Desktop Click the Advanced menu at the bottom left and click Configure Internet Network Turn the Internet Network at the right to Off set the Select when to re enable firewall to Neve...

Page 124: ...gram version Diagnosing the System Diagnosing the System is a function to check system connections and diagnose problems affecting to system operation and solve it 1 Click Start All Programs Samsung Samsung Magic Doctor Samsung Magic Doctor 2 Click on Diagnose the System to start diagnosing the system 3 When the system diagnosis is completed the diagnostic result appears If problems are found clic...

Page 125: ...r Information You can view detailed information about your computer in Samsung Magic Doctor Click on the icon in the shape of a monitor at the bottom of the main program screen to view detailed information about the computer ...

Page 126: ...scribed in this manual is subject to change and some functions may not be provided due to restrictions in the program The OmniPass program is already installed on your computer or is provided with your System Software Media or additional CD for manual installation For more detailed information on the usage procedures refer to the Help section in the OmniPass program Fingerprint Identification Inte...

Page 127: ...n appears automatically 6 Place the registered finger over the fingerprint identification sensor again and click the Next button 7 A window appears asking if you want to register an additional fingerprint Click No to proceed to the next window If you click Yes Steps 5 7 are repeated 8 Proceed with the settings and click the Next button 9 When the user profile backup instruction window appears read...

Page 128: ...click the Next button 5 Click Finish to complete the Turn the computer on function settings When turning the computer on the following screen appears Place your finger over the fingerprint identification sensor and then remove it To use a booting password instead of fingerprint identification press the ESC key to display the booting password input screen Enter the booting password in the screen Th...

Page 129: ...t is displayed in red in the fingerprint display window In this case place your finger over the fingerprint identification sensor again and push it down slowly until the fingerprint is displayed in green To use the integrated password authentication function In the Logon Authentication window select Master Password Authentication Enter the username and the login password and click the OK button Us...

Page 130: ...ncryption authentication window appears select AuthenTec Fingerprint Driver place your finger over the fingerprint identification sensor and push it down slowly Alternatively select Integrated Password Authentication and enter the login password If your fingerprint is not recognized the fingerprint is displayed in red in the fingerprint display window In this case place your finger over the finger...

Page 131: ...and password 2 Right click over the icon in the Taskbar and click on Remember Password 3 When the mouse pointer changes to a yellow key icon click the login window but not the Sign in button If you wait a moment the mail address and password information are retrieved 4 Enter an easy to remember name and click Finish 5 Thereafter you can login to your registered websites using your fingerprint or p...

Page 132: ...the following steps sequentially 1 Initializing the Security Platform The process for initializing the Security Platform 2 Registering a Security Platform User The process for registering a security platform user Using the TPM Function Encrypt File System EFS Function Using EFS you can protect your files and folders by encrypting them Personal Secure Drive PSD Function You can create a virtual sec...

Page 133: ...kbar 2 If a window appears asking whether you want to start The Infineon Security Platform Initialization Wizard click OK In the start screen click Next If the Trusted Platform Module activation screen appears check TPM State in the BIOS setup and make sure TPM State is set to Enable Activate For how to check TPM State in the BiOS setup refer to the Initializing a TPM chip section 3 Select Initial...

Page 134: ...below appears when you have selected Automatic Backup in Step 4 7 Click the Browse button and specify the path to save the emergency recovery file to enter the emergency recovery token password and click the Next button An emergency recovery file is used to restore the TPM authentication information when it is damaged by a system error Save an emergency recovery file to a hard disk drive In additi...

Page 135: ... Next button The screen below appears when you have selected Password Reset in Step 4 9 The operations to be performed appear Confirm the operations and click the Next button 10 Select the Start Security Platform User Initialization Wizard to proceed to the next step which is User Registration and click the Finish button for registering a user ...

Page 136: ...ty Platform Management User Settings 2 Enter a password for the TPM program and click the Next button 3 To allow a password reset select the Enable the resetting of my Basic User Password in case of an emergency option Click the Browse button specify the path to save the password reset file to enter a password for resetting the password and click the Next button 4 The operations to be performed ap...

Page 137: ...rypting File System EFS This feature enables encrypting files and folders using EFS File and folder encryption with Personal Secure Drive PSD This feature enables saving important data by creating a virtual drive 6 To create an encryption certificate to use the TPM program click the Select button If there are existing certificates select one and click the Next button In this case proceed to Step 1...

Page 138: ...137 7 Click the Create button to create a certificate 8 Select a certificate to use and click the Select button 9 Confirm the certificate to use and click the Next button ...

Page 139: ...en selecting the File and folder encryption with the Personal Secure Drive PSD feature When not selecting this feature the screen for Step 12 or 13 appears 11 Select the disk space for My Personal Secure Drive And select a drive to save My Personal Secure Drive to and click the Next button 12 The operations to be performed appear Confirm the operations and click the Next button 13 When the registr...

Page 140: ...rightclick it and select Encrypt 2 When the Confirm Attribute Change window appears select the encryption coverage and click the OK button This window only appears when selecting folder encryption If your operating system is Windows Vista the User Accounts Control window appears Click Continue 3 Enter the user password to be entered when register a user for Security Platform user authentication an...

Page 141: ...elect File and folder encryption with Personal Secure Drive PSD in Step 5 Registering a Security Platform User If you did not select the feature in the registration step click Start All Programs or Program Infineon Security Platform Solution Security Platform Management click Settings in the User Settings tab Select File and folder encryption with Personal Secure Drive PSD To use the PSD you have ...

Page 142: ...on information saved on the TPM chip and reconfigure it When initializing a TPM chip all authentication information saved on the TPM chip is deleted Before initialization decrypt all encrypted files If you do not decrypt the files you will not be able to access the encrypted files after initialization Initializing a TPM Chip 1 Prior to initialization delete the specified folder according to the fo...

Page 143: ...rations At this time to cancel the initialization select Reject Reconfiguring the TPM Chip To re use an initialized TPM chip you have to reconfigure it to the available status 1 Restart the system and press the F2 key several times when the Samsung logo appears 2 When the BIOS screen appears press the key to move to the Security menu Then press the key to move to the TPM Support item and set it to...

Page 144: ... depending on your computer model Running the System Software Media The System Diagnosis function enables users to diagnose the system connectivity any system problems and resolve these problems 1 Insert the System Software Media into the CD drive If the Auto Play window appears select Run SoftwareMedia in the Install or Run Program field 2 In the User Account Control window click Allow Caution If...

Page 145: ... installed You can conveniently use this option when you need to install an individual driver or program that is causing a problem Installing Software Note As an example the installation procedures for the Standard Installation options are described below 1 Select Standard Installation in the System Software Media main screen 2 If the Start Standard Installation window appears click the Yes button...

Page 146: ...p 148 The BIOS Setup Screen 150 Setting a Boot Password 152 Changing the Boot Priority 154 Upgrading Memory 155 Battery 157 Installing Removing the Battery 157 Charging the Battery 158 Measuring the Remaining Battery Charge 158 Extending the Battery Usage Time 159 Using the Security Lock Port 162 ...

Page 147: ...s when the computer is running on battery power or select Samsung Optimized in Easy Battery Manager to save battery power consumption Easy Battery Manager is optional and may not be surpported depending on your model Defective LCD Pixels An LCD panel may include less than 4 defective pixels due to a limit in the manufacturing process and this does not affect the computer performance The computer s...

Page 148: ...s control function on or off using the Easy ALS Manager program 1 Click Start All Programs Accessories Windows Mobile Center 2 Click the Turn off button in the Easy ALS Manager field to turn the Auto Brightness control function off To turn the sensor on again click the Turn on button The Easy ALS Manager program is optional and may not be provided depending on the computer model If a user controls...

Page 149: ...ccording to your needs Before You Start Use the BIOS setup to define a boot password change the booting priority or add a new device Since incorrect settings may cause your system to malfunction or crash take care when configuring the BIOS The functions of the BIOS setup are subject to change for product function enhancement purposes Note The BIOS Setup menus and items may differ depending on your...

Page 150: ...149 3 After a moment the BIOS setup screen appears The items in the BIOS setup may differ depending on the product Setup Menu Setup Items Help Help for the selected item appears automatically ...

Page 151: ...ronment settings Advanced Used to configure advanced functions on your computer for devices and chipsets Security Used to configure security functions including passwords Boot Used to set the boot priority and other boot options Exit Used to exit the Setup either saving the changes or not ...

Page 152: ...ss 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 Note The keyboard image may differ from the actual keyboard ...

Page 153: ...cters are not allowed 4 When a message confirming the password configuration appears 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 Boot Password When setting a password you have to enter a password to use the computer or enter the BIOS Setup By configuring a password you c...

Page 154: ... 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 Setup and then selecting Security HDD Password press the Power button to turn the computer on again Setting Up a Boot Pas...

Page 155: ...uded from boot order 154 1 Select the Boot menu in the BIOS Setup 2 Press Enter on the Boot Device Priority item 3 Press the down key to move to the IDE HDD itemand press the F6 key to move up to the top item 4 Press the F10 key to save the settings and exit Setup The highest boot priority device is now set to the Hard Drive Changing the Boot Priority The default boot priority of your computer is ...

Page 156: ... the dual channel feature using memory modules with the same specifications of the same capacity and from the same manufacturer is recommended Only use the same type of memory as specified in the Product Specification Fixing Screw Adding a Memory Module 1 Remove the screw on the memory compartment cover at the bottom of the computer using a screw driver 2 Insert a new memory module into the memory...

Page 157: ...easily push the memory module down while pulling the memory module latches outward 4 Close the memory compartment cover and fasten the screw Note Removing a memory module Pull the memory module latches outward The memory module will pop up Remove the memory module out at an angle of 30 degrees ...

Page 158: ...r A Lithium Ion smart battery is supplied with this computer Before You Start Carefully read and follow the precautions printed on the battery before using the battery Caution Precautions Use only chargers specified in the User Manual Never heat the battery pack put it near or in a fire or use at a temperature higher than 60 C as this may cause fire Never cause a short circuit between the battery ...

Page 159: ... the battery life is reduced to under half of its initial time we recommend purchasing a new battery For long periods of not using the battery keep the battery after discharging it This extends the battery life time Charging the Battery 1 Attach the battery and connect the AC adapter to the DC in jack of the computer The battery will then start charging 2 When charging is complete the Charge LED t...

Page 160: ... using the battery power efficiently You can select an optimized power mode according to your requirements Note Easy Battery Manager is optional and may not be surpported depending on your model 1 Click Start Control Panel Hardware and Sound Power Options Alternatively right click the power measuring device icon in the notification area of the taskbar and select Power Options 2 If the following sc...

Page 161: ...erformance Therefore the battery usage time may be reduced in this mode Note Using the Easy Battery Manager power options To use the Easy Battery Manager power options after reinstalling Windows you have to install the Easy Battery Manager manually using the system software media Since power options in Easy Battery Manager aim at maximizing the battery usage time programs requiring high performanc...

Page 162: ...ion and then recharging it again 1 Disconnect the AC power adapter after turning off the computer 2 Restart your computer and press the F2 button when the Samsung logo appears to start the BIOS Setup 3 Move to the Boot Smart Battery Calibration item using the direction keys and press Enter 4 Highlight Yes in the Battery Calibration Confirmation window and press Enter The Battery Calibration functi...

Page 163: ...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 ...

Page 164: ...ing Up Media Center 165 Connecting Devices 165 Media Center Setup 166 Using Media Center 168 Start Screen Layout 168 Pictures Videos 169 Music 173 TV Movies 177 Windows Media Center is provided for some versions of Windows Vista only Therefore this chapter is for models with Windows Media Center only ...

Page 165: ...nter However you can only use the TV function of the Media Center when a TV tuner card has been installed About the Program Guide An electronic TV program guide the Electronic Program Guide EPG is provided by the EPG provider and the contents of the EPG may differ from the actual TV program depending on programming changes by the EPG provider or broadcast station Note The contents of this manual a...

Page 166: ... Internet Connect the network LAN cable to the LAN port of the computer Caution If the computer is not connected to the Internet you cannot use the TV Guide Channel Information and the Online Spotlight functions Connecting the TV antenna To use the Media Center TV function you have to connect the TV antenna to the TV tuner card If your computer has a built in TV tuner card connect the TV antenna c...

Page 167: ... Express Setup enables you to use the basic functions of Media Center when clicking OK However you cannot use TV and Internet related functions using Express Setup Custom Setup allows you to configure all settings including TV and Internet settings If you click OK the Setup Wizard starts Note To setup the TV or Internet after an Express Setup select Tasks Settings General Windows Media Center Setu...

Page 168: ...e Media Center setup In addition if the computer is not connected to the Internet you cannot setup and use the TV Guide Channel Information 5 When the Media Center setup is complete click Finish Now you can use the Media Center Note Changing the Media Center settings You can change the settings by selecting Tasks Settings in the Media Center start screen after completing the Configuration Wizard ...

Page 169: ...a Center If you complete the setup the Media Center start screen appears Click Start Windows Media Center or Start All Programs Windows Media Center Move to the Previous Screen Move to the Media Center Start Screen Exit Media Center Resize Move to the Next Menu Item Play Control Buttons Using Media Center The descriptions of the Media Center start screen and basic functions will be given below ...

Page 170: ...he mouse pointer The Media Player window size decreases if you perform another task after playing a media file In Pictures Videos you can view pictures and videos registered to the Media Center library In addition you can also view files not registered to the library by registering them as well as viewing files on a removable disk Registering to the Library The procedures to register files to the ...

Page 171: ...es and Images The procedures to view pictures and images registered to the library are described below Note Picture and image files are saved in the Computer Local Disk C Users User Accounts Picture Folder or Computer Local Disk C Users Public Public Pictures folder 1 Launch Media Center and select Pictures Videos 2 Select Picture Library Note When you run it for the first time the Setup Library w...

Page 172: ...played in a random order Viewing Videos The procedures to view videos registered to the library are described below Note Video files are saved in the Computer Local Disk C Users User Accounts Video Folder or Computer Local Disk C Users Public Public Video folder 1 Launch Media Center and select Pictures Videos 2 Select Video Library Note When you run it for the first time the Setup Library window ...

Page 173: ...ovable media with picture image or video files Removable media refers to a CD DVD USB flash memory memory card etc Note To view pictures saved on a digital camera connect the digital camera and the computer using a USB cable 3 After a while a window notifying you that new media has been found appears Select View Pictures or View Videos 4 If the file list appears select a file 5 View the picture or...

Page 174: ...d insert an audio CD The tracks on the CD are played automatically Ripping an Audio CD 1 Launch Media Center 2 Insert an audio CD into the CD ROM drive and play the CD 3 Select Copy CD at the bottom left of the Music Player window Note When running the Rip CD function for the first time the Ripping Options appear Configure the ripping options according to the instructions on the screen and complet...

Page 175: ...edia Player The ripped tracks are copied to Start Music of the Desktop as album files To change the folder to save the ripped tracks to launch Windows Media Player and right click over the top taskbar and select More Options Rip Music Rip music to this location from the pop up menu Playing Ripped Tracks 1 Launch Media Center and select Music 2 If you select Music Library the album list appears inc...

Page 176: ...ng the album artist genre or song at the top If you select Playlist All Music all registered music files are listed 3 Select the music files to be added to the playlist and click Add to Queue in the left pane 4 The mark starts blinking at the bottom left of the Media Player window and disappears the selected music files are added to the queue 5 Select the Media Player window at the bottom left and...

Page 177: ...a Center Music Library Playlist select a playlist and click Play Note If a music file appears in the Media Center even after the file has been deleted If you deleted a music file you must also manually delete the file from the Media Center playlist Deleting a playlist from Media Center Select Media Center Music Library Playlist select a saved playlist and click Delete Then the selected playlist is...

Page 178: ...ew the TV program guide You can watch or record live TV programs and reserve a recording Play DVD The DVD title appears Search You can search for a program by the title keyword or genre Note What is a TV Program Guide EPG An Electronic Program Guide EPG is a TV program guide You can select a program and view detailed information on that program or easily reserve a recording The guide information i...

Page 179: ...ouse will display the play control buttons Click the ch or ch buttons to switch channels Note Using the play control buttons while watching TV Moving the mouse will display the play control buttons Select Pause Play Fast Forward Rewind or Skip according to your requirements Recording a TV Program The procedures to record the current program and reserve a recording will be described below Recording...

Page 180: ...r appears Caution When the set time arrives the computer automatically wakes up from Sleep mode and starts recording To re enter Sleep mode after completing a reserved TV recording exit Media Center when leaving the computer A reserved TV recording is conducted regardless of whether Media Center is executed or not Watching a recorded program Note Recorded files are saved in the Computer Local Disk...

Page 181: ...he Auto Play selection window appears Select Play DVD Video using Media Center and click OK 3 After a moment the DVD menu is displayed It the DVD menu is not automatically displayed select Play DVD in the start screen 4 Select Watch Movie or Play from the DVD menu The DVD title is played If you move the mouse the Play Control buttons appear Using the Play Control buttons you can play the DVD from ...

Page 182: ...ou can enjoy all kinds of multimedia content such as movies news sports etc over the Internet Note To use Online Media your computer must be connected to the Internet For problems encountered while using Online Media contact the corresponding online service provider Online Media content services are not the responsibility of the computer manufacturer ...

Page 183: ...g Recovery Solution Functions 187 Using Samsung Recovery Solution 189 Q A 194 Display Related 194 Modem Related 195 Wired Network LAN Related 197 Wireless Network WLAN Related 198 Game and Program Related 202 Bluetooth 203 Blu Ray optional 205 Other 206 Product Speciﬁcations 207 Glossary 217 Index 220 ...

Page 184: ...n you can reinstall Windows using the Samsung Recovery Solution Before You Start A System Recovery Media may not be supplied depending on your computer model If you cannot start Windows or if you want to delete all existing data and reinstall Windows install Windows according to the descriptions in Reinstalling when Windows does not start see page 186 The manual describes procedures on the basis o...

Page 185: ...lowing window appears In this case select an installation option If you click Custom Steps 5 to 12 are continued sequentially If you click Upgrade Step 6 begins After that proceed to Step 11 Note Custom Select this option to Reinstall Windows You have to reinstall all necessary device drivers and programs after the Custom installation In addition unnecessary folders and files may remain on the har...

Page 186: ...ey to boot from CD or DVD message appears after a restart do not press any button 7 The Windows user registration screen appears Select the username and photo and click the Next button 8 Enter the computer name The window in which you can select the Desktop background appears Enter the contents and click the Next button 9 The Windows automatic protection settings window appears Configure the setti...

Page 187: ...ct Windows Installation window appears for Windows Vista SP1 Click Install Now 5 If the User Agreement screen appears select I accept the license terms and then click Next For Windows Vista SP1 a window where you can select an installation option appears In this case click Custom 6 When a window appears asking for the location to install the operating system to select the partition of the disk dri...

Page 188: ... depending on your computer model and the usage procedures may differ depending on the version The screen images in this document may differ from actual product For models with an SSD Solid State Disk Samsung Recovery Solution is not provided Samsung Recovery Solution Functions Restore Function Using this function you can easily restore your computer to a previous normal state without using the Sy...

Page 189: ...e initial status saved when the computer was run for the first time after it was purchased Complete Backup Restore This function restores the computer to the point where the user performed a Complete Backup Restore Functions Backup Function You can backup the entire C drive or all your data to another hard disk drive or DVD You can restore the backed up drive or data using the Restore function Bac...

Page 190: ...ding to the instructions on the screen the computer will be restarted 2 When the computer has been restarted the User Registration Complete message appears Click OK The computer will restart 3 The Initial Status Backup screen appears To resize the C and D drives click Advanced and partition the disk accordingly Adjust the partition size using the slide bar and then click Next The partition disk fu...

Page 191: ...l supports a touch screen In this mode please use the touchpad or mouse instead of the touch screen 2 If the Samsung Recovery Solution program is launched for the first time after purchasing the computer the license agreement screen appears before the restoration is started Read the agreement and click Agree to continue 3 If the initial menu screen appears click Restore If you click Select by Symp...

Page 192: ...ars after the restoration is complete click OK to restart the system Make sure that the power cord is connected while the restoration is in process The first time the computer boots up after a Complete Restore has been performed the speed of the boot process may be slowed down due to the system optimization process At this time do not shut the computer down by force User Complete Backup Restore A ...

Page 193: ...e System message appears after the backup is complete click OK to restart the system Complete Restore 1 When backing up onto DVD Turn the computer on and insert the backup DVD into the DVD drive If there are multiple backup DVDs insert the first DVD When backing up to another drive Proceed to Step 2 2 Click Start All Programs Samsung Samsung Recovery Solution Samsung Recovery Solution When you can...

Page 194: ...ou have specified a hard disk drive or a removable disk as the Save Path the SamsungRecovery SamsungData folder is created on the corresponding drive e g D and the data is saved to the folder Take care to not delete the folder by mistake or on purpose 5 If you click the Next button the Data Backup begins If you have selected the DVD drive as the Save Path the Enter a blank DVD message appears Inse...

Page 195: ...etection process is busy any connected display devices may blink or some noise may occur QWhen I connect a projector and change the settings to display the screen image on both the LCD and the projector by pressing the Fn the screen is not displayed properly A Press the Fn keys again If the problem continues even after pressing the key combination this is because the current resolution is too high...

Page 196: ... Panel Adjust desktop Color Settings Image Sharpening item is set to None and will not be configurable This is normal This function is only available for old graphic chipsets QI cannot hear the modem A1 Check if the phone line is properly connected to the modem A2 Check if the modem driver is properly installed Click Start Control Panel System and Maintenance Device Manager Modem and then check if...

Page 197: ...ting for a dial tone option When the settings are complete click the OK button If you cannot make a phone call starting with a 0 such as 01432 01421 01433 etc this is because the private switching system is set to block long distance calls Ask your switching system administrator QWhen using the modem overseas A1 Check if the country setting of the modem is set to the current country Since each cou...

Page 198: ...eceives the FAX QThe Wake On LAN function A1 Wake On LAN is a function that activates the system from Sleep mode when a signal such as a ping or magic packet command arrives over the network wired LAN Using the Wake On LAN Function Click Start Control Panel Network and Internet Network and Sharing Center Manage Network Connections Right click on the Local Area Connection and select Properties Clic...

Page 199: ...ed information ask your network administrator or product provider A3 Check that the device driver is installed properly If the driver is not properly installed you will find a yellow exclamation mark on the network icon by clicking Start Control Panel System and Maintenance Device Manager Network Adapter Wireless Network WLAN Related Click Start Control Panel Network and Internet Network and Shari...

Page 200: ...cate an IP address to the client properly and the client station cannot connect to the network QI cannot connect to the AP Check the Computer Settings A1 Select Start All Programs Accessories Windows Mobile Center and check the wireless device status When it is represented as Disconnected This means the computer is not connected to the AP Check the status of the AP referring to the descriptions of...

Page 201: ...d network cable which has been connected to the AP to your computer A6 Check the network key settings encryption key again When automatic code conversion a passphrase function has been selected and data communication is not functioning even with a normal wireless connection it is recommended entering the network key encryption key manually A7 Check the AP settings as follows The following is recom...

Page 202: ...for the wireless adapter as a Trusted IP in McAfee SecurityCenter Click McAfee SecurityCenter Advanced menu Configure Internet and Network Advanced Trusted and Banned IPs and register the IP address or IP address range as a Trusted IP address QDuring the wireless Ad Hoc network operation the AP Access Point is intermittently not found A This problem occurs intermittently during the wireless Ad Hoc...

Page 203: ...cient system memory the data is saved to the hard disk drive and loaded to memory when required This operation may temporarily stop displaying the picture on the screen In this case lower the game resolution or the screen settings QThe wireless LAN does not work properly when there is a device operating on an adjacent frequency in the vicinity of the product A1 Channel interference may occur when ...

Page 204: ...the headset and cannot connect to the headset even if the headset is found Disconnect the connection to the other device and then start the search again A2 If the headset is connected to a power adapter you cannot make a Bluetooth connection Disconnect the power adapter and then retry A3 In general a Bluetooth headset has 2 operating modes On Off mode and Pairing mode To connect the headset to ano...

Page 205: ...nds free Audio and select Set as Default Device A2 If your head set is a stereo headset you have to check if the headset is connected as a stereo headset To resolve the problem complete the procedures below Double click the Bluetooth icon on the Taskbar select the Audio tab and check the connection status of the Bluetooth Stereo Audio that corresponds to the corresponding headset in the connected ...

Page 206: ... the computer model QCan I burn a Blu Ray disk using a general CD RW or DVD RW drive A A general CD RW or DVD RW drive does not support burning the Blu Ray format QCan I burn a Blu Ray disk using the CyberLink DVD Suite CDS A Although the CyberLink DVD Suite supports burning the CD and DVD formats it does not support burning the Blu Ray format Q For BD RE Can I save 25GB data onto the each side of...

Page 207: ...In this case click Allow or OK to install or run the program However if you do not have an administrator account you have to enter the administrator password in the User Controls window and then click Allow or OK If no administrator password is set you can click Allow or OK without entering a password ...

Page 208: ...ced Hard Disk Drive Optional 9 5mmH SATA HDD Graphics Optional Intel GM45 Internal Nvidia GeForce 9600M GS External Operating Environment Temperature 5 40 C for storage 10 35 C when operating Humidity 5 90 for storage 20 80 when operating Operating Voltage 100 240VAC Frequency 50 60Hz Output Power Optional 60 90W Output Voltage 19VDC Caution Optional components may not be provided or different com...

Page 209: ...n 85 Power Specifications Power 3 3V Network Specifications Compatibility IEEE 802 11a IEEE 802 11b IEEE 802 11g Operating System Microsoft Windows XP Vista Media Access Protocol MAC CSMA CA Collision Avoidance with Acknowledgement ACK Security Wired Equivalent Privacy support WEP 64bit 128bit WPA Optional This device supports the Wireless LAN Security Specifications WPA Wi Fi Protected Access for...

Page 210: ...e Mbps Optional 11a mode MAX 54Mbps 11b mode MAX 11Mbps 11g mode MAX 54Mbps Antenna Type Built in Antenna The data rate may differ from the real data transmission rate 11a mode is only supported when the device is connected to an IEEE 802 11a device e g Access Point supporting IEEE 802 11a 11g mode is only supported when the device is connected to an IEEE 802 11g device e g Access Point supporting...

Page 211: ...Specifications Compatibility IEEE 802 11a IEEE 802 11b IEEE 802 11g IEEE 802 11n Operating System Microsoft Windows XP Vista Media Access Protocol MAC CSMA CA Collision Avoidance with Acknowledgement ACK Security Wired Equivalent Privacy support WEP 64bit 128bit WPA Optional This device supports the Wireless LAN Security Specifications WPA Wi Fi Protected Access for Wi Fi To connect to a WPA wirel...

Page 212: ...0Mbps Antenna Type Built in Antenna The data rate may differ from the real data transmission rate 11a mode is only supported when it is connected to an IEEE802 11a device e g Access Point supporting IEEE802 11a 11g mode is supported only when you are connected to an IEEE 802 11g device e g An Access Point supporting IEEE 802 11g 11n mode is only supported when it is connected to an IEEE802 11n dev...

Page 213: ...n 85 Power Specifications Power 3 3V Network Specifications Compatibility IEEE 802 11b IEEE 802 11g Operating System Microsoft Windows XP Vista Media Access Protocol MAC CSMA CA Collision Avoidance with Acknowledgement ACK Security Wired Equivalent Privacy support WEP 64bit 128bit WPA Optional This device supports the Wireless LAN Security Specifications WPA Wi Fi Protected Access for Wi Fi To con...

Page 214: ...AX 10mW Modulation Scheme 11b mode DSSS 11g mode OFDM Data Rate Mbps Optional 11b mode MAX 11Mbps 11g mode MAX 54Mbps Antenna Type Built in Antenna The data rate may differ from the real data transmission rate 11g mode is only supported when the device is connected to an IEEE 802 11g device e g Access Point supporting IEEE 802 11g ...

Page 215: ...3 3V Network Specifications Compatibility IEEE 802 11b IEEE 802 11g Operating System Microsoft Windows XP Vista Media Access Protocol MAC CSMA CA Collision Avoidance with Acknowledgement ACK Security Wired Equivalent Privacy support WEP 64bit 128bit WPA Optional This device supports the Wireless LAN Security Specifications WPA Wi Fi Protected Access for Wi Fi To connect to a WPA wireless network y...

Page 216: ...MAX 10mW Modulation Scheme 11b mode DSSS 11g mode OFDM Data Rate Mbps Optional 11b mode MAX 11Mbps 11g mode MAX 54Mbps Antenna Type Built in Antenna The data rate may differ from the real data transmission rate 11g mode is supported only when you are connected to an IEEE 802 11g device e g An Access Point supporting IEEE 802 11g ...

Page 217: ...Corporation Microsoft MS DOS and Windows are registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation Memory Stick and are trademarks of the Sony 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 efficienc...

Page 218: ...s You can add or remove hardware or update a device driver using the Device Manager Direct X An application interface developed to enable Windows application programs to access hardware devices at a very high speed Since the operating speed of graphics memory and sound cards must be very fast to provide high quality video and sound for games Direct X enables faster control and interaction between ...

Page 219: ... protocol is required besides the hardware equipment Windows Vista uses TCP IP as the default protocol LCD Liquid Crystal Display There are Passive Matrix and Active Matrix LCD types This computer uses the Active Matrix type LCD called a TFT LCD Since an LCD is implemented by transistors instead of a cathode ray tube unlike a CRT its size can be slim And because it does not blink it reduces eye st...

Page 220: ... not being used When a computer is in Sleep Mode the data on the computer memory is not saved to the hard disk If the power is tuned off the data in memory will be lost System File System Files refer to files that are read and used by the Windows operating system In general system files must not be deleted or moved USB Universal Serial Bus This refers to a serial interface standard developed to re...

Page 221: ...9 H Help 70 L LCD Brightness 146 M Memory 155 Modem Connection 103 Multi Card Slot 54 Multimedia 111 N Network 99 Network Status Diagnosis 102 P Password 152 Product Name 36 Product Specifications 207 Program 110 R Recorder 63 Remaining Battery Charge 158 Resolution Color 85 S Samsung Update Plus 117 Security Lock Port 162 Safety Precautions 7 Shortcut Keys 44 Status Indicators 37 T Touchpad 47 U ...

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