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Reinstalling when Windows does not
start

When Windows does not start, boot up with the SYSTEM
RECOVERY MEDIA and from there you can reinstall
Windows.

Insert the SYSTEM RECOVERY MEDIA into the

DVD drive and restart the computer.

If the Press any key to boot from CD or DVD...

message appears while booting, press any key on
the keyboard.

After a while, the Options windows such as

Language, Time, Keyboard, etc. appear. Confirm the

settings and click the Next button.

If the Select Windows Installation window

appears, click Install Now.

For Windows Vista, the screen asking for the operating
system to be installed may appear depending on the
version. If you click the Next button, the screen of Step
5 appears.

If the User Agreement screen appears, select I

accept the license terms and then click Next.

For Windows Vista, this screen may not appear
depending on the version.

When the window asking for the installation type

appears, click Custom.

For Windows Vista, this screen may not appear
depending on the version.

When a window appears asking for the location to

install the operating system to, select the partition of
the disk drive and then click the Next button.

Drive D includes an area to save the backup image
used by Samsung Recovery Solution. Installing
Windows to drive C is recommended.



A If you click Drive Options (Advanced), you can

delete, format, create or expand a partition. Click on
a function and proceed according to the instructions
on the screen.



When previous Windows installation files are in the

selected partition, a message appears informing

you that the files and folders will be moved to the

Windows.old folder. Click the OK button.

The subsequent steps are the same as those from

Step 7 of Installing in Windows.

Summary of Contents for NP-P580

Page 1: ...se 21 Important Safety Information 24 Replacement Parts and Accessories 26 Regulatory Compliance Statements 28 WEEE SYMBOL INFORMATION 40 Overview 41 Front View 41 Status Indicators 42 Right View 43 Left View 44 Back View 46 Bottom View 48 Turning the Computer On and Off 49 Turning the computer on 49 Turning the computer off 50 ...

Page 2: ...rts Various Multimedia Functions A video chatting conference function adopting the camera module Optional An HDMI port that enables viewing a full HD picture on the TV Optional Easy to Use and Convenient Functions Various Hot Key Functions Multi Card Slot Optional Luxurious Ergonomic Design Optional items may be changed or may not be provided depending on the computer model ...

Page 3: ... may differ depending on the installed operating system The User Guide supplied with this computer may vary depending on your model Safety Precaution Notations Icon Notation Description Warning Failing to follow instructions marked with this symbol may cause personal injury and or fatality Caution Failing to follow instructions marked with this symbol may cause slight injury to yourself or damage ...

Page 4: ...u due to this problem a service charge will be applied About the Product Capacity Representation Standard About HDD Capacity Representation The capacity of the storage device HDD SSD of the manufacturer is calculated assuming that 1KB 1 000 Bytes However the operating system Windows calculates the storage device capacity assuming that 1KB 1 024 Bytes and therefore the capacity representation of th...

Page 5: ...entation of the hard disk drive HDD in Windows is different from the product specifications A The capacity of the storage device HDD of the manufacturer is calculated assuming that 1KB 1 000 Bytes However the operating system Windows calculates the storage device capacity assuming that 1KB 1 024 Bytes and therefore the capacity representation of the HDD in Windows is smaller than the actual capaci...

Page 6: ...etwork Optional 89 Connecting to a Wireless LAN 89 Connecting with a Modem Optional 92 Sharing Content in a Home Network Easy Content Share Optional 93 Configuring the network settings for your computer and TV 93 Adding shared content on your computer 95 Playing content on your TV using your computer 95 Playing the content stored on a computer when Easy Content Share is not installed 97 HDD Protec...

Page 7: ...es the risk that a malfunction or damage to the product will occur Avoid exposing any part of your body to the heat from the computer vent or AC adapter for a long time when the computer is on Exposing a part of your body close to the heat from the vent or AC adapter for long periods of time may cause a burn Avoid blocking the vent at the bottom or side of the computer when using it on a bed or cu...

Page 8: ...r 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 is damaged it may cause electric shock The power plu...

Page 9: ...ack AC adapter or the computer disconnect the power cord and contact the service center Damage to the device within the computer may cause electric shock or fire hazard Keep the power cord or outlet clean so that they are not covered with dust Failing to do so may result in fire Connect the power cord to the AC adapter firmly Otherwise there is a danger of fire due to an incomplete contact Use onl...

Page 10: ...ir mouths There is a danger of electric shock or choking Authorized Parts Use an authorized battery and AC adapter only Please use an authorized battery and adapter approved by Samsung Electronics Unauthorized batteries and adapters may not meet the proper safety requirements and may cause problems or malfunctions and result in an explosion or fire Battery Usage Related Warning Failing to follow i...

Page 11: ...r sauna Please use the computer within the recommended temperature and humidity range 10 35ºC 20 80 RH Power Off Do not close the LCD panel and put the computer into your bag to move it when it is still turned on If you put the computer into your bag without turning it off the computer may overheat and there is a danger of fire Shut the computer down properly before moving it Never heat the batter...

Page 12: ...d leaks out of the battery or there is a funny smell coming from the battery remove the battery from the computer and contact a service center There is a danger of an explosion or fire To use the computer safely replace a dead battery with a new authorized battery Please charge the battery fully before using the computer for the first time Warning Failing to follow instructions marked with this sy...

Page 13: ...k 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 tight location such as inside a vehicle There is a danger of a fire hazard The computer may overheat and also present opportunity to thieves Do not use your notebook PC f...

Page 14: ...y 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 remove the battery Failing to do so may cause electric sh...

Page 15: ...or belts use x rays instead of magnetism and will not damage a drive When carrying the 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 pl...

Page 16: ... 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 17: ...ic shock or fire Do not use your computer and AC Adapter on your lap or soft surfaces If the computer temperature increases there is a danger of burning yourself Connect only permitted devices to the connectors or ports of the computer Failing to do so may cause electric shock and fire Close the LCD panel only after checking if the notebook computer is turned off The temperature may rise and it ma...

Page 18: ... Card Slot There is a danger of injury or electric shock Use recommended computer cleansing solution when cleaning the product and only use the computer when it is completely dried Failing to do so may cause electric shock or fire Emergency disk eject method using paperclip should not be used while the disk is in motion Make sure to use the emergency disk eject method only when the Optical Disk Dr...

Page 19: ... or fire To connect a device that is not manufactured or authorized by Samsung Electronics enquire at your service center before connecting the device There is a danger of damaging the product 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 th...

Page 20: ...e 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 may be lost if the power is turned off while running a pro...

Page 21: ...uter 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 ...

Page 22: ...en entering contents printed on a paper into the computer use a static paper holder so that the height of the paper is almost equal to that of the monitor Hand Position Keep your arm at a right angle as shown by the figure Keep the line from your elbow to your hand straight Do not place your palm over the keyboard while typing Do not hold the mouse with excessive force Do not press the keyboard to...

Page 23: ...ur intervention Please check the equalizer default setting before first usage Use Time Break Time Take a break for 10 minutes or more after a 50 minute period when working for more than one hour Illumination Do not use the computer in dark locations The illumination level for computer use must be as bright so for reading a book Indirect illumination is recommended Use a curtain to prevent reflecti...

Page 24: ...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 these openings Make sure you provide ...

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

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

Page 27: ...puter For more information on power cord set requirements contact your authorized dealer reseller or service provider General Requirements The requirements listed below are applicable to all countries All power cord sets must be approved by an acceptable accredited agency responsible for evaluation in the country where the power cord set will be used The power cord set must have a minimum current ...

Page 28: ...ents Wireless devices are closely regulated and use may not be allowed The RF field strength of the wireless device or devices that may be embedded in your notebook are well below all international RF exposure limits as known at this time Because the wireless devices which may be embedded into your notebook emit less energy than is allowed in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations ma...

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

Page 30: ...ed to the limits set forth by each hospital Explosive Device Proximity Warning Do not operate a portable transmitter such as a wireless network device near unshielded blasting caps or in an explosive environment unless the device has been modified to be qualified for such use Use On Aircraft Caution Regulations of the FCC and FAA prohibit airborne operation of radio frequency wireless devices beca...

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

Page 32: ... 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 transmitter must not be collocated or operate in conjunction with any other anten...

Page 33: ...u 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 telephone company will provide advanced notice in order for you to make necessary modifications to maintain uninterrupted service If trouble is experienced with this equipment Modem for repair or warranty informat...

Page 34: ...When using IEEE 802 11a wireless LAN this product is restricted to indoor use due to its operation in the 5 15 to 5 25 GHz frequency range Industry Canada requires this product to be used indoors for the frequency range of 5 15 GHz to 5 25 GHz to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co channel mobile satellite systems High power radar is allocated as the primary user of the 5 25 to 5 3...

Page 35: ...ases 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 equipment should be made by an authorized Canadian maintenance facility designated by the supplier Any repairs or alter...

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

Page 37: ...nçais French Par la présente Samsung déclare que l appareil Notebook PC est conforme aux exigences essentielles et aux autres dispositions pertinentes de la directive 1999 5 CE Italiano Italian Con la presente Samsung dichiara che questo Notebook PC è conforme ai requisiti essenziali ed alle altre disposizioni pertinenti stabilite dalla direttiva 1999 5 CE Latviski Latvian Ar šo Samsung deklarē ka...

Page 38: ...nload supportDownMain do then search the model number of the product If the Declaration of Conformity for the model you are interested in is not available on our web site please contact your distributor European Economic Area Restrictions Local Restriction of 802 11b 802 11g Radio Usage Note to integrator The following statements on local restrictions must be published in all end user documentatio...

Page 39: ... 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 meets or exceeds the following technical standards CTR 21 Attachment requirements for pan European approval for connection to the analogue Public Switche...

Page 40: ...the purchase contract This product and its electronic accessories should not be mixed with other commercial wastes for disposal Correct disposal of batteries in this product Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate battery return systems This marking on the battery manual or packaging indicates that the batteries in this product should not be disposed of with oth...

Page 41: ...ter on and off 4 Keyboard A device to enter data by pressing the keys 5 Touchpad Touchpad Buttons The touchpad and touchpad buttons provide functions similar to the mouse ball and buttons 6 Status Indicators Shows the operating status of the computer The corresponding operating LED is lit when the corresponding function operates 7 Multi Card Slot A card slot that supports SD Card SDHC and MMC card...

Page 42: ... scroll is locked 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 Red When the battery is being charged Off When the computer is running on battery power without being connected to ...

Page 43: ...epends on the computer model 3 USB Port Optional You can connect USB devices to the USB port such as a keyboard mouse digital camera etc 2 3 1 For 15 6 inch models For 14 inch models 1 2 1 Modem Port Optional A port to which a telephone cable is connected to in order to dial up to the Internet 2 CD Drive ODD Optional Plays CD or DVD titles Since an ODD Optical Disk Drive is optional the installed ...

Page 44: ...rt of the product You can connect USB devices to the USB port such as a keyboard mouse digital camera etc Chargeable USB You can charge USB devices through the USB port even when the computer is turned off Charging a device through a Chargeable USB takes longer than using a regular charger Press the F2 key when the Samsung logo appears in the booting sequence to enter the BIOS Setup select Advance...

Page 45: ...cked the computer may overheat Avoid blocking the vents as this may be dangerous 4 Digital Video Audio Port HDMI You can connect an HDMI cable to this port Using this port you can enjoy digital video and audio on the TV 5 eSATA USB Common Port Optional This port can be used to connect a USB or eSATA device Windows XP does not support eSata 6 Microphone Jack A jack used to connect the microphone 7 ...

Page 46: ...s a Lithium Ion rechargeable battery that supplies power to the computer 3 DC Jack A jack to connect the AC adapter that supplies power to the computer 4 Wired LAN Port Connect the Ethernet cable to this port 5 Security Lock Port You can connect a Kensington lock to the Security Lock Port to prevent the computer from being stolen For 15 6 inch models 2 3 4 5 1 ...

Page 47: ...he F2 key when the Samsung logo appears in the booting sequence to enter the BIOS Setup select Advanced USB Charge In Sleep Mode and set it to Enable Then you can use the Chargeable USB Port feature even in sleep mode 2 Monitor Port A port used to connect a monitor TV or projector supporting a 15pin D SUB interface 3 Security Lock Port You can connect a Kensington lock to the Security Lock Port to...

Page 48: ... install the battery 2 P Dock Connector Optional You can connect a Docking Station that provides additional ports 3 Memory Compartment Cover The main memory is installed inside the cover 4 Hard Disk Drive Compartment Cover The hard disk drive is installed inside the cover ...

Page 49: ...r is turned on LED If you press and release the Power button on the computer when it is on the computer enters Sleep mode When running the computer on battery power the LCD brightness is dimmed automatically to save battery power Press the Fn key to increase the LCD brightness When turning the computer on for the first time the Register Windows screen appears You can use the computer after registe...

Page 50: ...computer 1 2 Save all your data before clicking on Shut down For Windows Vista Click on Start and then click on Shut Down as shown in the figure below to shut the computer down Power Button 1 2 3 Using the Power button in Windows Vista For Windows Vista the Power button is set to power saving mode Therefore if you click Start Power button the computer enters power saving mode To shut down the comp...

Page 51: ...t be shut down due to a system error turn it off by pressing and holding the Power Button for a minimum of 4 seconds Please note that turning the computer off by this method may cause a system problem Thereafter when turning the computer back on the disk checking program may launch to check for and correct any disk error ...

Page 52: ...the TPM chip 78 Installing the TPM program 80 Registering the TPM program 81 Using the TPM program 82 When you have to register again to erase the authentication information on the TPM chip 85 Wired Network 86 Wireless Network Optional 89 Connecting to a Wireless LAN 89 Connecting with a Modem Optional 92 Sharing Content in a Home Network Easy Content Share Optional 93 Configuring the network sett...

Page 53: ...ss 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 an external monitor or TV is connected to the computer Backlight Turns the LCD backl...

Page 54: ...d with wireless network device Touchpad Turns the Touchpad function on or off When using an external mouse only you can turn the Touchpad off Num Lock Optional Turns the numeric keyboard on or off Scroll Lock If you turn the Scroll Lock on you can scroll the screen up or down without changing the cursor location in some applications Screen Brightness Control To adjust the LCD brightness press the ...

Page 55: ... Using a sharp object may damage the Touchpad If you touch the Touchpad or press the Touchpad buttons while booting up the Windows boot time may be extended Touchpad Used 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 56: ...ger 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 up menu appear...

Page 57: ...gging refers to moving an item to another place after selecting it Press and hold down the left touchpad button over an item you want to drag and move the item to the new location Holding down the left touchpad button Move ...

Page 58: ... depending on the operating system Since the procedures for other Windows operating systems are similar use the computer referring to these descriptions The path may differ depending on the operating system Using the Touchpad you can use the following additional Gesture functions Scroll function Zoom functions Rotation function Move function Configuring the Gesture Function If the Gesture function...

Page 59: ...tation function Place two fingers over the touchpad hold one of them in place and then turn the other one counterclockwise or clockwise to rotate the photo or image or Move function You can move to the previous or next page when you are looking at a photo or surfing the Internet Depending on your model place two or three fingers over the touchpad and lightly brush them to the left or right For exa...

Page 60: ...mouse only without using the touchpad you can turn the touchpad off To lock the touchpad function press the Fn keys You can set the touchpad and touchpad button settings in the tabs that appear when clicking Start Control Panel Hardware and Sound Mouse ...

Page 61: ...l Therefore the figures may differ from the real ones Using a CD that is not in the shape of a circle is not recommended Inserting and Ejecting a CD 1 Press the Eject button of the optical disk drive at the side of the computer Status Indicator Eject Button Emergency Hole 2 When the CD tray opens insert a CD or DVD and push the tray in until it clicks 3 Push the CD tray inward until it clicks The ...

Page 62: ...ore using the slot remove the dummy card from the slot Only models supplied with a dummy card Supported Cards SD Card SDHC card MMC The figures used for the description are of a representative model Therefore the figures may differ from the real ones Before use remove the dummy card that was inserted to protect the slot These descriptions are written based on Windows 7 the latest operating system ...

Page 63: ... drive may differ depending on your computer model You can only use the card after formatting it Using a Mini SD and RS MMC Since the above cards are too small you cannot insert the cards into the slot directly Insert the card into the dedicated adapter available from most electronic retailers and then insert the adapter into the multi card slot However depending on the adapter s body material som...

Page 64: ...card drive with the touchpad and select Format 3 Click Start to the formatting To use a card to exchange data with a digital device such as a digital camera formatting the data using 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...

Page 65: ...Before You Start You have to buy a connection cable additionally Due to restrictions of the operating system the DualView function is not supported for Windows 7 Starter Connecting to the Monitor TV Connecting to the Monitor port Connect the computer to the RGB port of the monitor or TV using a monitor cable 15 pin For 15 6 inch models For 14 inch models ...

Page 66: ... HDMI port of the monitor or TV using a HDMI cable When connecting the computer to a TV switch the external input mode of the TV to HDMI When a TV provides more than one HDMI port connect the computer to the DVI IN port For 15 6 inch models For 14 inch models ...

Page 67: ...ernal 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 Due to restrictions of the operating system the DualView function is not supported for Windows 7 Starter The ...

Page 68: ...ms may differ from actual product depending on the computer model and driver version For NVIDIA graphics cards 1 Right click over the Desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel 2 In the Select a Task window in the left panel select the Video and Television Resize HDTV Desktop item and then click Resize Desktop 3 Resize the Desktop using the resize bars so that the four arrows at the corners of the De...

Page 69: ...click over the Desktop and select Graphics Properties 2 Click Display General Settings and select Customize Aspect Ratio from Scaling item 3 Fit the Desktop to the TV screen by sliding the Horizontal and Vertical Resize Bars and click OK ...

Page 70: ...ht of the Desktop and select Playback Devices Alternatively click the Control Panel Hardware and Sound Sound 2 If the default Playback Device is set to Speakers change it to Digital Output Device HDMI or HDMI Device click Set Default and then click OK HDMI Output Device may not appear on the playback device list depending on the computer model In this case turn on the TV connect the TV to the comp...

Page 71: ...ual View enables users to expand their computer screen over two display devices Dual View is convenient when a wide operating space is needed In addition since Dual View operates as if there are 2 graphic cards present even when there is only one you can set the resolution and color for each display device Since these descriptions are written on the basis of the latest operating system Windows 7 s...

Page 72: ...ion Monitor Number 2 For Windows XP 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 ...

Page 73: ...y display device monitor number 2 to move the window Canceling Dual View 1 Click the Start Control Panel Appearance and Personalization Adjust screen resolution 2 For Windows 7 Click the monitor number 2 icon and select Show Desktop on 1 only in the Multiple displays item Click the Apply button and then the OK button For Windows Vista Click on the Monitor Number 2 icon unselect Extend the desktop ...

Page 74: ...select Open Volume Mixer to adjust the volume For Windows XP Double click the Volume icon and adjust the volume level in the volume control program Adjusting the Volume You can adjust the volume using the keyboard and the volume control program Since these descriptions are written on the basis of the latest operating system Windows 7 some of the content and the figures of the descriptions may diff...

Page 75: ...he default device If not right click over the microphone and select Set default 4 Click Start All Programs Accessories Sound Recorder and click Start recording to start a recording For Windows XP 1 Connect a microphone to the microphone jack You can also use the internal MIC 2 Click Start Control Panel Sounds Speech and Audio Devices Sounds and Audio Devices 3 Click Advanced from Volume and then c...

Page 76: ...ay vary depending on your computer model In addition some pictures may diff er from actual product depending on the computer model and software version 1 Right click over the Volume Control icon in the notifi cation area at the bottom right of the Desktop and select Playback Devices Alternatively click the Control Panel Hardware and Sound Sound 2 Right click over the Speakers and select Properties...

Page 77: ...nly supported for models with TPM security chip For more information refer to the online help for the program The program version described in this manual is subject to change and the screenshots and terms used in this manual may differ from the actual product To use the TPM function you have to complete the following steps 1 Initializing the TPM chip Initializes the authentication information sav...

Page 78: ...e the TPM function is in use you have to decrypt any existing files and folders encrypted by the TPM function first Otherwise you will not be able to access the files and folders after re initialization 1 Restart the computer When the Samsung logo screen appears press the F2 key repeatedly 2 If the BIOS Setup screen appears move to the Security TPM Support item press Enter and set the value to Ena...

Page 79: ...BIOS Setup screen appears move to the Security TPM Support item press Enter and check if the value has been changed to Enabled If the value has not been changed repeat the steps for Initializing the TPM chip again 9 Move to the TPM State Change TPM State item press Enter and set the value to Enable Activated 62 EQPHKIWTCVKQP EJCTIG YCU TGSWGUVGF VQ 5VCVG PCDNG EVKXCVG 016 6JKU CEVKQP YKNN UYKVEJ Q...

Page 80: ...is only provided for models with Samsung Recovery Solution 4 and the TPM function 1 Click Start Samsung Samsung Recovery Solution 4 Samsung Recovery Solution 4 2 Click the System Software icon 3 Click the System Software Installation icon 4 Select TPM Host SW and click Install Now If the system software media is supplied with the product you can install the program by using the system software med...

Page 81: ...very file to an external storage device according to the instructions of the Initialization Wizard you can use the TPM security device more safely 3 Select a Security Platform Feature and set a basic user password 4 The Security Platform is now ready for construction Click Next to start constructing the Security Platform 5 If the Initialization Wizard completion window appears click Finish 6 The u...

Page 82: ...prise Ultimate Windows 7 Professional Enterprise Ultimate 1 Right click over the folder or file to be encrypted and select Encrypt from the pop up menu 2 If the Confirm Attribute Changes window appears select the range to apply the encryption to and click OK This dialog box only appears when the folder is encrypted If the current operating system is Windows 7 or Vista the user account control wind...

Page 83: ...uthentication window appears enter the basic user password you entered when registering the user and click OK 3 The folder file opens Decrypting an encrypted folder file 1 Right click over an encrypted folder file and select Decrypt from the pop up window 2 If the user authentication window appears enter the basic user password you entered when registering the user and click OK 3 The folder file i...

Page 84: ...form and click the User Settings tab Security Platform Features and then Configure 2 When the Initialization Wizard appears select Personal Secure Drive PSD and enter the user password 3 Click Next several times according to the instructions of the Initialization Wizard to finish the wizard When the virtual drive PSD is not loaded To use the virtual drive PSD the virtual drive PSD should be loaded...

Page 85: ...age appears click No 4 Click the Start Computer Organize Folder and Search Options View Hidden files and folders item select Show hidden files and folders and click OK 5 Click the Start Computer Drive C ProgramData folder and delete the Infineon folder 6 The authentication information of the TPM chip is removed To use the TPM function please repeat the procedures of the TPM chip initialization pro...

Page 86: ...ck the right button of the touch pad and select Properties 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 Since these descriptions are written on the basis of the latest operating system Windows 7 some of the content and the figures of the descripti...

Page 87: ...can add a client a service or a protocol The Network Component name may differ depending on the Operating System Installed To add a network component click Install in the screen shown in the figure above You can add clients services and protocols 5 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 ...

Page 88: ...rol Panel Network and Internet Network and Sharing Center and click Manage Network Connections in the left pane For Windows XP Click Start Control Panel Network and Internet Connections Network Connection Local Area Connection by using the right button of the touch pad and click Properties 2 Right click over the Local Area Connection and select Properties 3 For Windows 7 Vista select Internet Prot...

Page 89: ...to open the Wireless On Off window and set the Wireless LAN item to On What is an Access Point AP An AP is a network device that bridges wired and wireless LANs and corresponds to a wireless hub in a wired network You can connect multiple wireless LAN installed computers to an AP Connecting to a Wireless LAN If there is an AP you can connect to the Internet via the AP using the Wireless LAN connec...

Page 90: ... You can access the network For Windows Vista 1 Right click over the Network Connections icon on the taskbar and click Connect to the Network 2 Select an AP to connect to and click 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 Ask your network administrator for the net...

Page 91: ...cted and click Connect If a network key is set in the AP the network key input window will appear Enter the network key in the input window and click OK For a network key contact the network administrator 3 Once Connected to AP is displayed you can use a wireless network Checking the network connection status Move the mouse pointer over the Wireless Network Connection icon on the taskbar and the c...

Page 92: ...t is optional and provided for some models only The actual color and appearance of the computer may differ from the pictures used in this guide 1 Connect the phone cable to the Modem port Take care to not connect a digital phone line to the modem port 2 Connect to the Internet according to the instructions of your Internet service provider ISP If the Internet connection is terminated abnormally th...

Page 93: ...puter and TV must be DLNA certified For information on whether a product supports DLNA refer to the respective user manuals To play videos photos and music files stored on a computer configure the settings in the order as shown below 1 Configuring the network settings for your computer and TV 2 Adding shared content on your computer 3 Playing content on your TV using your computer Configuring the ...

Page 94: ...of your TV 3 To check whether the network settings have been configured correctly double click the Easy Content Share icon on the your computer s Desktop to run the program If the program icon does exist on the Windows Desktop select the corresponding program from Start All Programs Samsung If the connected computer and TV are shown in the program window the network settings have been configured s...

Page 95: ...lick My computer Add Folder The Browse For Folder window appears Select a folder to share and click OK 3 The selected folder is added to the shared list Playing content on your TV using your computer After you have set photos videos and music files as shared items you can play them on your TV using your computer 1 In Easy Content Share select the TV you want to use to play content Playlist Add con...

Page 96: ... 4 Troubleshooting Q A Easy Content Share Related Adding a video photo or music file to the playlist 1 Click Add Content in the Playlist screen The shared content list is displayed 2 In the shared content list check the checkbox in front of the item you want to add to the playlist and then click Add to playlist Add the selected item to the playlist Shared content list Return to the playlist screen...

Page 97: ... click each corresponding menu item Videos Photos or Music to register each type of content Playing the content stored on a computer when Easy Content Share is not installed You can also play the videos photos and music files stored on a computer when Easy Content Share is not installed on your TV by using Windows Media Player As described in the steps below configure the content sharing settings ...

Page 98: ...ing window click Settings The Media Sharing Default Settings window is displayed Check the Allow new devices and computers automatically not recommended checkbox A popup window is displayed Click Yes Then click OK in the Media Sharing Default Settings window and in the Media Sharing window After the registration has been finished you can find the added folder is listed in the shared content list o...

Page 99: ...seful when multiple computers are providing content A folder added as a shared item The name of the PC where the content is stored Content sharing is only available with Windows Media Player 11 or later If your Windows Media Player is earlier than Windows Media Player 11 download and install Windows Media Player 11 or later from the Microsoft website ...

Page 100: ...rotection function is currently running To set the sensitivity of the protection function right click the icon and select Open Control Panel Sensitivity Operating Status High Select this option for operating environments with no possibility of shocks default Medium Select this option for operating environments with the possibility of slight shocks e g in a vehicle or on a lap Low Select this optio...

Page 101: ...p 103 The BIOS Setup Screen 104 Setting a Boot Password 106 Changing the Boot Priority 108 Upgrading Memory 109 Battery 111 Installing Removing the Battery 111 Charging the Battery 112 Measuring the Remaining Battery Charge 113 Extending the Battery Usage Time 114 Using the Security Lock Port 115 ...

Page 102: ...rs on the screen to enter the BIOS Setup 2 Select the Boot menu and set the Brightness Mode Control item to User Control 3 Press the F10 key to save the settings and exit Setup Saving battery power consumption Decreases the LCD brightness when the computer is running on battery power to save battery power consumption LCD bad pixels principle of laptop computer Samsung observes the specifications r...

Page 103: ...e functions of the BIOS setup are subject to change for product function enhancement purposes The BIOS Setup menus and items may differ depending on your computer model Entering the BIOS Setup 1 Turn the computer on 2 When the booting screen SAMSUNG logo appears press the F2 key to enter the BIOS Setup Press the F12 key while the booting screen SAMSUNG logo appears the system will try to boot from...

Page 104: ... computer Advanced Using this menu you can configure the major chipsets and additional functions Security Used to configure security functions including passwords Boot This menu enables you to configure peripherals and booting related settings such as the boot priority Exit Used to exit the Setup either saving the changes or not The BIOS Setup menus and items may differ depending on your computer ...

Page 105: ...ress to change the item value F9 Press to load the default Setup settings ESC Press to return to a higher level menu or to move to the Exit menu Left Right Keys Press to move to another menu Enter Press to select an item or to enter a sub menu F10 Press to save the changes and exit Setup The keyboard image may differ from the actual keyboard ...

Page 106: ... supervisor password has been set The supervisor password is required to turn the computer on or to enter the BIOS Setup For some models if the password entered message appears in the Setup Notice window the settings are not complete until the Enter key is pressed 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...

Page 107: ...Enter in the Set HDD Password item and define a password as described in Step 3 of the Setting up the Supervisor Password The hard disk drive password setting function is not provided for some models Changing the hard disk drive password For security purposes you can only change a hard disk drive password after restarting the computer by pressing the computer Power button If you cannot change the ...

Page 108: ...t boot priority device is set to the CD ROM DVD drive As an example the procedures to change the highest boot priority device to the hard disk drive are described below Boot Device Priority Boot priority order 1 AHCI CD N A 2 AHCI HDD XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX 3 USB KEY N A 4 USB CD XXXXXXXXXXXXXX 5 USB FDD N A 6 USB HDD N A 7 PCI BEV N A 8 IDE HDD N A IDE CD N A PCI SCSI N A USB ZIP N A USB LS120 N A Excl...

Page 109: ...ual 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 The figures used for the description are of a representative model Therefore the figures may differ from the real ones Adding a Memory Module 1 Remove the screw on the memory compartment c...

Page 110: ...t easily push the memory module down while pulling the memory module latches outward 4 Close the memory compartment cover and fasten the screw 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 111: ...y Before using your computer for the first time after purchasing it charge the battery completely 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 pack terminals or disassemble the battery pack Carefully read and follow the p...

Page 112: ...ally Check if the battery latch has been moved inwards 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 turns green Status Charge LED Charging Red Charging complete Green AC adapter not connected Off ...

Page 113: ...the battery charge in the Taskbar Disconnect the AC adapter and move the mouse cursor over the battery icon in the system tray of the Taskbar to confirm the remaining battery charge Battery Usage Time Information A battery is an expendable supply so when using it over a long time the capacity battery life is shortened If the battery life is reduced to under half of its initial time we recommend pu...

Page 114: ...bration function and then recharging it again 1 Disconnect the AC power adapter after turning off the computer 2 Restart your computer and press the F2 button when the Samsung logo appears to start the BIOS Setup 3 Move to the Boot Smart Battery Calibration item using the direction keys and press Enter 4 Highlight Yes in the Battery Calibration Confirmation window and press Enter The Battery Calib...

Page 115: ...n 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 For 15 6 inch models For 14 inch models ...

Page 116: ... 127 Reinstalling Windows 7 Vista For Windows 7 and Windows Vista For supported models only 129 Reinstalling Windows XP For Windows XP For supported models only 133 Q A 137 Windows Related 137 Display Related 139 Sound Related 141 Wired Network LAN Related 142 Wireless Network WLAN Related 144 Game and Program Related 148 Bluetooth Optional 148 Easy Content Share Related 150 ...

Page 117: ...ment may differ from actual product If your computer does not have an internal ODD you need an external ODD connected to your computer to use the Backup Function or Restore Function using DVDs The System Software function may not be provided depending on the program version Samsung Recovery Solution Functions Restore A function that restores the computer to a previous state after a problem occurs ...

Page 118: ...ows without touching the user configuration and data on the C drive This function deletes the entire C drive and then restores the contents of the C drive completely This function restores the user data if the user previously backed up data Initial Status Restore This function restores the computer to the initial status saved when the computer was run for the first time after it was purchased Comp...

Page 119: ...oftware Backup The system software function is supported by Samsung Recovery Solution version 4 or later Therefore the function may not be supported depending on the version You can confirm the version of the current Samsung Recovery Solution in the Samsung Recovery Solution screen Example If the program name that appears in the Samsung Recovery Solution screen is Samsung Recovery Solution 4 it in...

Page 120: ...n the power on for the first time the Register Windows screen appears If you register Windows according to the instructions on the screen the computer will be restarted 2 After the computer has been restarted the Partition Setup screen appears To resize the C and D drives adjust the partition size using the slide bar and the click Next The Partition Setup function is only available when the comput...

Page 121: ...mputers supporting the touch screen function the touch screen function does not work during Restore Mode In this case please use the touchpad or mouse 2 If the initial menu screen appears click Restore If you click Select by Symptom the Select by Symptom menu appears If you select a symptom a recommended restoration option will blink Click the restoration option to continue 3 Select either Basic R...

Page 122: ...eletes all user data as well as additionally installed programs please backup your important data first using the Data Backup function before running Complete Restore 4 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 5 The compu...

Page 123: ...ick Backup 3 Click Complete Backup in the backup menu 4 Enter a description for the backup regarding the current computer status in the Description field so that you can easily recognize it later and specify the Save Path If your computer has a DVD Writer you can specify the DVD drive as the Save Path Select Drive D Select the DVD drive 5 If you click the Next button the system restarts in restora...

Page 124: ...backing up to another drive Proceed to Step 2 2 Click Start All Programs Samsung Samsung Recovery Solution Samsung Recovery Solution When you cannot start Windows turn the computer on and press the F4 key in the boot screen to enter restoration mode 3 When the initial menu screen appears click Restore and then click Complete Restore 4 Select a Complete Backup restoration point in the restoration p...

Page 125: ...lick Backup and then click Data Backup 3 In the data selection screen select either Basic Selection or Select from all select a folder or file to be backed up and then click the Next button 4 Enter a description for the backup in the Description field so that you can easily recognize it later and specify the Save Path If your computer has a DVD Writer you can specify the DVD drive as the Save Path...

Page 126: ... you cannot start Windows turn the computer on and press the F4 key in the boot screen to enter restoration mode 3 When the initial menu screen appears click Restore and then click Data Restore 4 Select a backup item to be restored in the backup list and click the Next button 5 Select a folder for the restoration and click the Next button Data Restore begins 6 When Data Restore is completed check ...

Page 127: ...ported depending on the version The System Software Installation Function only works in Microsoft Windows Installing System Software 1 Click Start All Programs Samsung Samsung Recovery Solution Samsung Recovery Solution 2 When the initial menu screen appears click System Software System Software Installation 3 When the Samsung System Software screen appears check all the device drivers and applica...

Page 128: ...ystem software programs are saved to that folder Take care to not delete the folder 4 If you click the Next button the Software Backup begins If you have selected the DVD drive as the Save Path the Insert a blank DVD message appears Insert a blank DVD and click the OK button 5 After the backup the System Software Backup is completed message appears If you want to install the System Software Progra...

Page 129: ...u can reinstall Windows using the Samsung Recovery Solution These descriptions are for Windows 7 and Windows Vista and for supported models only 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 W...

Page 130: ...the computer must be connected to the Internet For Windows 7 Vista the screen asking for the operating system to be installed may appear depending on the version If you click the Next button the screen of Step 4 appears 4 If the User Agreement screen appears select I accept the license terms and then click Next For Windows 7 Vista this screen may not appear depending on the version 5 The following...

Page 131: ...stall the operating system to select a disk drive partition and click the Next button Drive D includes an area to save the backup image used by Samsung Recovery Solution Installing Windows to drive C is recommended When previous Windows installation files are in the selected partition a message appears informing you that the files and folders will be moved to the Windows old folder Click the OK bu...

Page 132: ...license terms and then click Next For Windows Vista this screen may not appear depending on the version 6 When the window asking for the installation type appears click Custom For Windows Vista this screen may not appear depending on the version 7 When a window appears asking for the location to install the operating system to select the partition of the disk drive and then click the Next button D...

Page 133: ...re turning the computer on The following descriptions assume that an external ODD is connected Reinstalling Windows may delete data files and programs saved on the hard disk drive Make sure to backup all important data Samsung Electronics shall not be held liable for any loss of data Running SYSTEM RECOVERY MEDIA Insert the SYSTEM RECOVERY MEDIA into the CD ROM drive Standard Installation You can ...

Page 134: ...ppears To not change the partition press Enter What is partition configuration Partition configuration is a function that divides the hard disk drive into one or several partitions Note that changing the partition deletes all of the data on the hard disk drive When installing Windows in the standard installation do not install Windows XP in the Recovery partition as this partition is used as the r...

Page 135: ... proceed with the installation 6 When the Regional and Language Options window appears click Next 7 When a window that requires your name and organization pops up enter your name and the organization and click Next 8 When the Date and Time Settings window appears click Next Setup will continue 9 When the system restarts to display Press any key to boot from CD do not press any key When you see the...

Page 136: ...essage Press any key to boot from CD is displayed You do not need to enter anything In a moment the Windows XP installation screen will appear to proceed with the installation 7 Follow the instructions of the Windows XP installation wizard to continue with the installation 8 When the installation is complete the computer will restart When the system has restarted the Press any key to boot from CD ...

Page 137: ...is set to Use by default in Windows Vista for security purposes Although your system is more protected from attack by malicious code if it is set to Use this symptom may continue Although this symptom will not appear again if it is set to Do Not Use your computer may be exposed to attack from malicious code z Click Start Control Panel User Accounts and Family Protection User Accounts Use or Do Not...

Page 138: ... system that allows you to run Windows XP virtually in the Windows 7 environment By using Virtual XP you can use applications that do not run on Windows 7 Requirements for Running Virtual XP z Virtual XP is only available on these three operating systems Windows 7 Professional Ultimate and Enterprise x The memory must be 2 GB or more and the virtualization function of the BIOS must exist and be ac...

Page 139: ... connected device While the detection 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 c...

Page 140: ... am trying to view the screen through a TV by connecting it through the HDMI port but the edge of the screen is not displayed A It is recommended using a notebook computer screen or monitor for documents and Internet pages Although HDMI is good for watching videos the edges may be cut or the text may be blurred on a HDMI TV QI cannot configure the Image Sharpness in the NVIDIA Control Panel of NVI...

Page 141: ...ver you can record the sound from the microphone normally When using an external microphone select the Play Device Speaker Level tab and deselect Mute for the Microphone Then you can listen to the sound from the external microphone through the speakers QSound is recorded abnormally when I select the Acoustic Echo Cancellation option connect an external microphone select the Play Device Speaker Lev...

Page 142: ...ng the computer out of standby then click OK Restart the system If the system wake up from Sleep mode even though there is no received signal use the system after disabling the Wake On LAN function The LAN LED may not be turned off if System is shutdown without disabling the WOL Wake on LAN option Connecting a wired LAN while using a wireless LAN may not activate the Wake On LAN function Set the W...

Page 143: ...ork you can create a Home Group A second and more computer can participate in the created Home Group A password is required for participation and you can confirm the password on the first computer This function is only available between computers that have the Windows 7 operating system installed If an older operating system than Windows 7 is installed on a computer the computer cannot create or p...

Page 144: ...he network icon by clicking Device Manager Network Adapter QThe 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 TCP IP properties are not properly configured or the network key encryption key is incorrect A Check that the TCP IP properties are configured properly When connecting to an A...

Page 145: ...e network key manually Check the AP Settings For the AP settings refer to the User Guide provided by the AP manufacturer A3 Verify whether the environment is suitable for using a wireless LAN The use of a wireless LAN may be restricted according to the environment and distance Obstacles such as walls or doors affect the use of a wireless LAN Install the AP in a high and open space 50cm from the wa...

Page 146: ...ended using a static channel QI cannot connect to a computer connected to the Ad Hoc network A1 Check the security settings and network name of the wireless Ad Hoc network A2 Check the TCP IP settings of the computers connected to the wireless Ad Hoc network The IP addresses of the computers to be connected to a wireless Ad Hoc network must be set to the same sub network address For example if the...

Page 147: ...nd wireless connections with the same IP address you need to set the currently not needed connection to Do Not Use in the Network Connections of the Control Panel 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 a wireless video transceiver or a microwave oven is being used If yo...

Page 148: ...s a broken image for some games A A part of the picture on the screen may be broken when playing some games that require a high specification graphics card In this case set the 3D function setting for the game to a lower value or set the game resolution to a lower value QHow to view the Bluetooth help information A Press the Windows F1 key combination to launch Windows Help and search for Bluetoot...

Page 149: ...e computer Usage Instructions Generally Bluetooth devices deliever stable performance while connected within a 3m 10 ft distance For Bluetooth to operate smoothly use the computer in an open environment with no walls or obstacles in the way and having low radio interference You can connect to only one Bluetooth device at a time for a phone connection data syncing electronic business card exchange ...

Page 150: ...C and TV are connected to the access point correctly A4 Check whether the network location of your PC is set to Home network or Work network If not click Control Panel All Control Panel Items Network and Sharing Center Public Network Change the network location to Home network or Work network A5 This problem may occur due to a vaccine program This is only applicable to models where McAfee Security...

Page 151: ...e operations Click Edit Change the type to Trusted Click OK QMy TV which has been used successfully with Easy Content Share is suddenly not shown in the list A1 This is because the network is unstable Click Refresh to update the list of devices connected to the access point A2 This problem may occur due to a vaccine program This is only applicable to models where McAfee Security Center is installe...

Page 152: ...tent Share the sharing settings have been configured successfully v In Easy Content Share add the shared content of the Samsung TV s bundled DLNA S W to the playlist Now you can enjoy subtitles QNo screen is displayed when I try to view a video on my TV A If the format of the video is not supported by your TV no screen will be output The same symptom also occurs when other playback devices except ...

Page 153: ...Chapter 5 Appendix Product Specifications 155 Glossary 157 Index 160 ...

Page 154: ...rating 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 60W 90W Optional Output Voltage Optional 19V 3 16A 60W 19V 4 74A 90W Optional Optional components may not be provided or different components may be provided depending on the computer model The system specificat...

Page 155: ...rporation Microsoft MS DOS and Windows are registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation All other product or company names mentioned herein are registered trademarks of their respective companies ENERGY STAR Partner As an ENERGY STAR Partner SAMSUNG has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency ...

Page 156: ... Device Manager An administrative tool used to manage computer devices You can add or remove hardware or update a device driver using the Device Manager 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 sou...

Page 157: ...is required To exchange data between computers a 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...

Page 158: ...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 replace the conventional interface standards such as Serial and PS 2 While USB 1 1 supports 12Mbps 12 million bits per second USB 2 0 supports a data rate that is 40 times...

Page 159: ...onnect Output Monitor 65 D Dual View 71 L LCD Brightness 102 M Memory 109 Multi Card Slot 62 P Password 106 Product Name 41 Product Specifications 154 R Recorder 74 Remaining Battery Charge 113 S Safety Precautions 7 Security Lock Port 115 Shortcut Keys 53 Status Indicators 42 T Touchpad 55 V Volume Control 74 W Wired Network 86 Wireless Network 89 ...

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