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Contents

Chapter 1. Getting Started

Product Features

Before You Start

Contents

Safety Precautions

Proper Posture During Computer Use 15

Important Safety Information

Replacement Parts and Accessories

Regulatory Compliance Statements

WEEE SYMBOL INFORMATION

Overview

Front View

Status Indicators

Right View

Left View

Back View

Bottom View

Turning the Computer On and Off

Turning the computer on

Turning the computer off

Chapter 2. Using the Computer

Keyboard

Touchpad

CD Drive

Inserting and Ejecting a CD

Burning a CD

HD DVD (Optional)

Blu-ray (Optional)

Multi Card Slot

PCI ExpressCard Slot

Connecting a Monitor

Connecting a Monitor

Viewing Through a Monitor

Adjusting the Volume

Chapter 3. Using Microsoft

Windows Vista

About Microsoft Windows Vista

Welcome Center

Help and Support

Windows Vista Screen Layout

Desktop

Start Menu

Sidebar / Gadget

Window

Control Panel

Opening the Control Panel

User Accounts

Phishing Filter

User control function

Windows Mobile Center

Chapter 4. Using the Network

Wired Network

Wireless Network

Connecting to a Wireless LAN

Using the Easy Network Manager

Network Settings

Using in Another Location

Diagnosing the Network Status

Connecting with a Modem

Bluetooth

Bluetooth Function

Using Bluetooth

Chapter 5. Using Applications

Introducing Programs

101

CyberLink PowerDVD (Optional)

104

Samsung Update Plus (Optional)

106

Play AVStation (Optional)

108

Launching and Screen Layouts

108

Movie Station

109

Music Station

113

Photo Station

117

AVStation Now (Optional)

121

Start

121

Exit

121

Screen Layout

121

Chapter 6. Settings and Upgrade

LCD Brightness Control

123

BIOS Setup

124

Entering the BIOS Setup

124

The BIOS Setup Screen

126

Setting a Boot Password

128

Changing the Boot Priority

130

Upgrading Memory

131

Battery

133

Installing/Removing the Battery

133

Charging the Battery

134

Measuring the Remaining Battery

Charge

134

Extending the Battery Usage Time

135

Using the Security Lock Port

138

Chapter 7. Windows Media Center

About Package Contents and the

Program Guide

140

Connecting and Setting Up Media

Center

141

Optional Devices

141

Using Media Center

145

Start Screen Layout

145

Pi Videos

146

Music

150

TV + Movies

154

Chapter 8. Appendix

Using McAfee SecurityCenter (Optional) 158

Using Samsung Magic Doctor (Optional) 159

Reinstalling Software

161

Q & A

163

Display Related

163

Modem Related

164

Wired Network (LAN) Related

166

Wireless Network (WLAN) Related

167

Game and Program Related

171

Bluetooth

171

HD DVD

172

Blu-ray

173

Other

175

About Intel Media Sharing Software

(Only for some models)

176

Product Speciﬁcations

177

Glossary

183

Index

187

Contact SAMSUNG WORLD WIDE

188

Summary of Contents for NP-R25 (Vista)

Page 1: ...User Guide R25 ...

Page 2: ...tant Safety Information 18 Safety instructions 18 Replacement Parts and Accessories 20 Regulatory Compliance Statements 22 WEEE SYMBOL INFORMATION 32 Overview 33 Front View 33 Status Indicators 34 Right View 35 Left View 36 Back View 37 Bottom View 38 Turning the Computer On and Off 39 Turning the computer on 39 Turning the computer off 39 ...

Page 3: ...th 14 1 Wide LCD Easy to Use AV Play AVStation and AVStation Now are provided to easily play various multimedia ﬁles Sophisticated Design for Increased Usability AV Now and various shortcut keys on the keyboard Multi card slot Luxurious design with increased usability Note The items marked with this symbol are optional items that are supported depending on the computer model Product Features ...

Page 4: ...ty 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 problem occurs refer to the Q A inc...

Page 5: ... 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 Precautions for Operating System Support The operating system OS installed on this product is the latest version o...

Page 6: ...g the Network Status 94 Connecting with a Modem 95 Bluetooth 96 Bluetooth Function 96 Using Bluetooth 97 Chapter 5 Using Applications Introducing Programs 101 CyberLink PowerDVD Optional 104 Samsung Update Plus Optional 106 Play AVStation Optional 108 Launching and Screen Layouts 108 Movie Station 109 Music Station 113 Photo Station 117 AVStation Now Optional 121 Start 121 Exit 121 Screen Layout 1...

Page 7: ...puter in that location for a long time This increases the risk that a malfunction or damage to the product will occur Do not touch the mains plug or power cord with wet hands There is a danger of electric shock Do not exceed the standard capacity voltage current of a multi plug or power outlet extension when using it for the product There is a danger of electric shock or ﬁre hazard The power plug ...

Page 8: ...ly 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 Do not bend the power cord excessively or do not place a heavy object over the power cord It is especially important to keep the power cord out of reach of infants and pets If the cord is damaged it may cause ele...

Page 9: ...nect the power cord and contact the service center Damage to the device within the computer may cause electric shock or ﬁre hazard Usage Related Disconnect all cables connected to the computer before cleaning it If you are using a notebook computer remove the battery There is a danger of electric shock or damage to the product Do not connect a phone line connected to a digital phone to the modem T...

Page 10: ... location such as inside a vehicle There is a danger of a ﬁre hazard The computer may overheat and also present opportunity to thieves Upgrade Related Never disassemble the power supply or AC adapter There is a danger of electric shock When removing the RTC Real Time Clock battery keep it out of the reach of children as they could touch and or swallow it There is a danger of choking If a child has...

Page 11: ...sconnect the phone line If you are using a notebook computer make sure to remove the battery Failing to do so may cause electric shock Custody and Movement Related Follow the instructions for the relevant location e g airplane hospital etc when using a wireless communication device wireless LAN Bluetooth etc ...

Page 12: ...er 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 13: ...Eject Button while the Floppy Disk CD ROM drive is in operation You might lose data and the disk might be suddenly ejected and could cause an injury Take care not to drop the product while using it This may cause personal injury or loss of data Do not contact the antenna with electricity facility such as the power outlet There is a danger of electric shock When handling computer parts follow the i...

Page 14: ...e is a danger of electric shock or ﬁle 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 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 mothion Make sure to use the emergency disk ...

Page 15: ...r or an impact on the computer when it is turned on may damage the data of the hard disk drive The company is not liable for the loss of any data caused by customer such as the carelessness usage or bad environmental condition Causes 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 o...

Page 16: ...et 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 proper posture during computer use developed thro...

Page 17: ...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 touchpad...

Page 18: ...er 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 screen Operation Condition Do not use the computer in hot and humid locations Use the computer within the allowed temperatur...

Page 19: ...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 at...

Page 20: ...l power cables remove the battery and modem cables from the wall outlets before cleaning the system Unplug the system from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualiﬁed personnel if The power cord or plug is damaged Liquid has been spilled into the system The system does not operate properly when the operating instructions are followed The system was dropped or the casing is damaged The system p...

Page 21: ...erformance 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 22: ...t 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 wil...

Page 23: ... 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 manufacturer believes these devices are safe for use Regardless of the power levels care should be taken to minimize human contact du...

Page 24: ...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 25: ... 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 26: ...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 sys...

Page 27: ...ine 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 28: ... 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 radi...

Page 29: ...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 is...

Page 30: ...direktiv 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 wirele...

Page 31: ...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 32: ...elecommunications 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 equipmen...

Page 33: ...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 t...

Page 34: ...ponding operating LED is lit when the corresponding function operates p 34 4 Power Button Turns the computer on and off p 39 9 Touchpad Touchpad Buttons The touchpad and touchpad buttons provide functions similar to the mouse ball and buttons p 44 1 LCD Latch This latch is used to open and close the LCD panel To open the LCD panel slide the latch to the right and then lift the LCD panel up 3 AV No...

Page 35: ...ing Blinks When the computer is in Sleep mode 2 Caps Lock This turns on when the Caps Lock key is pressed allowing capital letters to be typed without holding the Shift button down 3 Scroll Lock This turns on when the Scroll Lock key is pressed and screen scroll is locked p 42 4 Hard Disk Drive CD Drive This turns on when the hard disk or CD drive is being accessed 5 Wireless LAN This turns on whe...

Page 36: ...35 Right View 1 CD Drive Plays CD or DVD titles Since an ODD drive is optional the installed drive depends on the computer model p 47 ...

Page 37: ...rt p 86 4 Modem Port A port to which a telephone cable is connected to in order to dial up to the Internet 1 DC Jack A jack to connect the AC adapter that supplies power to the computer 3 Monitor Port A port used to connect a monitor TV or projector supporting a 15pin D SUB interface p 57 6 USB Port You can connect USB devices to the USB port such as a keyboard mouse digital camera etc 7 PCI Expre...

Page 38: ... Security Lock Port to prevent the computer from being stolen Back View 2 Battery This is a Lithium Ion rechargeable battery that supplies power to the computer p 133 3 USB Port You can connect USB devices to the USB port such as a keyboard mouse digital camera etc ...

Page 39: ... 133 3 Memory Compartment Cover The main memory is installed inside the cover p 131 2 Hard Disk Drive Compartment Cover The hard disk drive is installed inside the cover Caution You will be charged to replace the hard disk at service centers 4 Speaker A device used to generate sound ...

Page 40: ...ter 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 descriptio...

Page 41: ...pad 44 CD Drive 47 Inserting and Ejecting a CD 47 Burning a CD 48 HD DVD Optional 49 Blu ray Optional 51 Multi Card Slot 53 PCI ExpressCard Slot 56 Connecting a Monitor 57 Connecting a Monitor 57 Viewing Through a Monitor 58 Adjusting the Volume 59 ...

Page 42: ...41 Keyboard The keyboard is supplied according to the corresponding country Refer to the keyboard ﬁgure for the corresponding country United Kingdom United States ...

Page 43: ... recovery and Internet consultation program Samsung Magic Doctor will be launched Easy SpeedUp Manager You can select operation mode when you need maximum system performance or low noise low power consumption with one click Silent Low noise and low power consumption mode Normal Normal Mode Speed Maximum performance mode The system operates in its maximum performance and system resources are alloca...

Page 44: ...Fn 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 Explor...

Page 45: ... 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 r...

Page 46: ...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 up me...

Page 47: ...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 48: ... HD DVD Reads HD DVD ROM HD DVD R and HD DVD RW disks and writes data to HD DVD R and HD DVD RW disks Blu ray Reads BD ROM BD R and BD RE disks and writes data to BD R and BD RE disks 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 from inside to ...

Page 49: ...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 50: ... 65 GB Data Rate 36 55 Mbps 11 08 Mbps 7 8 Mbps Supported Resolution 1920 X 1080 i 720 X 480 320 X 240 Date Rate The amount of data that can be read or written onto a storage media per second Supported Disk Types HD DVD supports the following disk types Type Function HD DVD ROM Reads HD DVD disks HD DVD R Reads HD DVD disks and writes data onto HD DVD disks once HD DVD RW Reads HD DVD disks and wr...

Page 51: ...en appears Enter information such as your name surname e mail address etc and click the Register Now button The CyberLink HD DVD Solution screen appears Favorites You can save functions for frequently used menus Movie Player You can play DVD HD DVD video ﬁles Data You can format or write data onto CD DVD disks Music You can burn an audio CD or a data CD DVD with MP3 and WMA ﬁles and you can rip an...

Page 52: ...a Rate 36 Mbps 11 08 Mbps 7 8 Mbps Supported Resolution 1920 X 1080 i 720 X 480 320 X 240 Date 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 Blu ray disks and writes data onto Blu r...

Page 53: ... appears Enter information such as your name surname e mail address etc and click the Register Now button The CyberLink BD Solution screen appears Favorites You can save functions for frequently used menus Movie Player You can play DVD video ﬁles Data You can format or write data onto CD DVD Blu ray disks Music You can burn an audio CD or a data CD DVD with MP3 and WMA ﬁles and you can rip an audi...

Page 54: ...ital 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 Sup...

Page 55: ...e move and delete data by double clicking the corresponding drive Since you can only use the card after formatting it if it is not formatted format the card referring to the descriptions of Formatting a card p 55 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 and then...

Page 56: ... includes data backup the data before formatting it 1 Click Start Computer 2 Right click over a card drive with the touchpad 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 digita...

Page 57: ...elect the card to be removed and click Stop 3 If the Stop a Hardware device window appears click the OK button 4 Push the card in the slot lightly Then the card pops up 5 Eject the card PCI ExpressCard Slot PCI ExpressCard Slot You can use PCI Express cards using this slot The PCI ExpressCard slot can be regarded as the next generation PCMCIA card speciﬁcation and supports LAN TV Tuner and Sound c...

Page 58: ...nal display device is useful when you are giving a presentation or watching a video or movie through your monitor Before You Start You have to buy a connection cable additionally Connect the monitor to the Monitor port Connecting a Monitor ...

Page 59: ...y device Whenever you press the key while holding down the Fn key the selected option is changed Note LCD Notebook Screen CRT External Monitor Screen LCD CRT Clone Notebook External Monitor Screen LCD CRT DualView Notebook External Monitor Screen in Dual View 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...

Page 60: ...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 61: ... model Using Microsoft Windows Vista About Microsoft Windows Vista 61 Welcome Center 61 Help and Support 62 Windows Vista Screen Layout 63 Desktop 63 Start Menu 65 Sidebar Gadget 67 Window 70 Control Panel 73 Opening the Control Panel 73 User Accounts 75 Phishing Filter 80 User control function 82 Windows Mobile Center 84 ...

Page 62: ...ils for more detailed information Note Windows Vista Demo If you click Start Welcome Center Show all 7 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 a...

Page 63: ...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 possi...

Page 64: ... 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 65: ...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 66: ...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 67: ...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 78 Lock Button To lock the computer click this button If you lock your computer no one can use...

Page 68: ... the 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...

Page 69: ...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 70: ...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 71: ...dow 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 Menu Bar 4 Toolbar 5 Search Window 6 Window Button 7 Search Box 8 Sort Order 9 Folder File 10 Preview Window 11 Detailed Information Window ...

Page 72: ... window Closes the window 7 Search Box You can search for ﬁles by specifying the text included in the ﬁlename or within the ﬁle or ﬁle attributes 8 Sort Order Used to change the sort order of the ﬁles 9 Folder File The drives folders and ﬁles included on the computer are displayed here 10 Preview Window You can preview a selected ﬁle before opening it A preview function is not provided for drives ...

Page 73: ...t Window Aero from the color schemes 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 the bottom left of the Desktop and the...

Page 74: ... to protect the computer and conﬁgure the security settings for the ﬁrewall spyware etc 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 c...

Page 75: ...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 item s...

Page 76: ...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 75 ...

Page 77: ... the 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 sav...

Page 78: ...ettings Alternatively 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 gr...

Page 79: ...pending 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 78 ...

Page 80: ...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 81: ... 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 82: ...e 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 83: ...ed 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 complet...

Page 84: ...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 83 ...

Page 85: ...l Panel Mobile PC Windows Mobile Center 2 Conﬁgure 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 Turning off WLAN in the Mobility Center is not applied to the Statu...

Page 86: ...ireless Network 89 Connecting to a Wireless LAN 90 Using the Easy Network Manager 91 Network Settings 91 Using in Another Location 93 Diagnosing the Network Status 94 Connecting with a Modem 95 Bluetooth 96 Bluetooth Function 96 Using Bluetooth 97 ...

Page 87: ...ck Manage Network Connections from the left pane 4 Right click over the Local Area Connection and select Properties 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 91 ...

Page 88: ... 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 setti...

Page 89: ...k 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 comp...

Page 90: ... keys If the wireless LAN is turned on the Wireless LAN LED is lit Wireless LAN 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 bri...

Page 91: ...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 o...

Page 92: ...network setting procedures each time regardless of your location You can diagnose the network status p 94 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 wireles...

Page 93: ...Do you want to move to the newly added location now message appears Click the No button An icon for the added location is created The network settings have been completed If you select Yes 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...

Page 94: ...ding location from the Saved Locations window and then click Move 3 If the Internet connection is a wired LAN you can immediately load the settings for the new location and the corresponding network connection information is displayed in the Current Location Information window If the Internet connection is a wireless LAN you have to select an AP as follows Click on the Network connection icon on t...

Page 95: ...work 1 Launch Easy Network Manager 2 Select Management Diagnose Status 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 an exclamation mark icon with a description of the problem at the bottom of the window ...

Page 96: ...nternet connection is terminated abnormally the connection is not released and the corresponding cost can be accrued Connecting with a Modem 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 provided ...

Page 97: ... to 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 Bluetooth is wireless communications technology that allows access to nearby devices such as another computer a cell p...

Page 98: ...o connect to another device via Bluetooth double click the Bluetooth icon on the Taskbar 2 If the Bluetooth Device window appears click Add 3 If the Add Bluetooth Device Wizard screen appears select the My device is set up and ready to be found and click the Next button 4 When the search is complete all available Bluetooth devices are listed Select the Headset from the list and click the Next butt...

Page 99: ...stereo headset is connected and you can now use the Bluetooth headset normally Exchanging Files between Bluetooth Computers The procedures to exchange ﬁles between computers with Bluetooth capability are described below 1 On the computer which is sending a ﬁle hereafter Computer A right click the Bluetooth icon on the taskbar and select File Transfer 2 Click Browse select a Bluetooth device to sen...

Page 100: ...onment there should be no walls or obstacles between the Bluetooth devices You can connect to only one Bluetooth device at a time for a phone connection data syncing electronic business card exchange FAX transmission reception sound related functions and serial port functions Using the network connection or ﬁle transmission function multiple Bluetooth devices can be connected However since connect...

Page 101: ...s 101 CyberLink PowerDVD Optional 104 Samsung Update Plus Optional 106 Play AVStation Optional 108 Launching and Screen Layouts 108 Movie Station 109 Music Station 113 Photo Station 117 AVStation Now Optional 121 Start 121 Exit 121 Screen Layout 121 ...

Page 102: ...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 103: ...nables 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 91 Easy Battery Manager Optional Easy Battery Manager is a power management program that provides easy to use power management and power saving settings so that the battery usage time can be extended p 135 Easy Display Manager Optional Easy Displ...

Page 104: ...c Doctor Optional SAMSUNG Magic Doctor is troubleshooting software provided by Samsung Computer for system diagnosis and restoring the system The system diagnosis function enables users to diagnose system problems without assistance from others ...

Page 105: ...icon in the control panel of CyberLink PowerDVD to play the DVD title Note If you click the Undock Player Panel button the program control panel transforms as follows Play Undock Player Panel CyberLink PowerDVD Optional CyberLink PowerDVD is a DVD player program Before You Start If it is not installed on your hard disk drive install it using the System Software media or additional CD The CyberLink...

Page 106: ...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 107: ...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 agree...

Page 108: ... select 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 ar...

Page 109: ...on Optional Play AVStation is an integrated multimedia program that enables users to enjoy music photographs video movies etc using a single program This section describes the basic usage of Play AVStation Before You Start The screens used in this manual may differ from actual screens according to the program version For detailed usage refer to the program help TV Station is only available for sys...

Page 110: ...d Digital Sound EDS Enhanced Digital Sound is sound quality enhancement technology developed by Samsung Electronics You can listen to clearer sound if you enable the EDS function when playing music or movie on Play AVStation To enable the EDS function click the EDS button at the bottom of Music or Movie Station Launch Play AVStation and click on Movie on the Station Bar Movie Station Mini Mode Vie...

Page 111: ...d and click Open The selected ﬁle is automatically registered to the Library and played Playing a Video File in Full Screen 1 Double click on the current playback screen 2 The movie is played in full screen In full screen to view the movie at the default size double click on the current playback screen again Capturing the Video Screen Click on Capture Current Screen below the You can view captured...

Page 112: ...escribed below You can add ﬁles or folders As an example the procedures to add folders are described below 1 Select Menu File Add to Library Folder 2 Select a target folder and select Video Files option in the Target File Type ﬁeld 3 The movie ﬁles found in the selected folder are added to the Library Note The movie ﬁles used in Play AVStation are automatically added to the Library ...

Page 113: ...e from any of the chapters 1 Select a movie and click Make Highlight Chapter at the bottom of the window 2 Select the movie type Sports News Other A Highlight Chapter is created 3 To watch a highlight double click a ﬁle made and click the Highlight icon at the bottom right of the current movie ﬁle 4 The highlight is played If you click on a Chapter thumbnail the corresponding Chapter is played Hig...

Page 114: ...3 Music Station Launch Play AVStation and click Music on the Station Bar Playlist Window Music Search Volume Control Music Library Music Type Repeat Setting Random Play Setting EQ EDS Play Control Buttons ...

Page 115: ...Insert an audio CD into the CD drive 2 If the AutoPlay window appears select Play audio CD using Samsung PLAY AVStation 3 The CD is played Note If a CD is already inserted in the CD DVD drive select CD in the Audio CD folder of the Library and double click the title The CD is played ...

Page 116: ...tracks to the Library refer to p 116 1 Move to Music Station and double click on All Music 2 Double click a music ﬁle The ﬁle is added to the playlist and played Note Play a Track not registered to the Library Click Menu File Open File select a music ﬁle to be played and click Open The selected track is registered to the Library and played ...

Page 117: ...ow You can add ﬁles folders As an example the procedures to add a folder are described below 1 Select Menu File Add to Library Folder 2Select a target folder and select the Audio File option in the Target File Type 3 The music ﬁles found in the selected folder are added to the Library The music ﬁles are registered Note The tracks played in Play AVStation are automatically added to the Library ...

Page 118: ...117 Launch Play AVStation and click on Photo on the Station Bar Photo Station Photo Library Photo List and Thumbnail Window Batch Edit Button SlideShow Button View and Edit Button ...

Page 119: ...layed in the Preview screen Press the left and right arrow keys to navigate through the images 3 Click on To The list Screen to return to the list Note Viewing an image not registered to the Library Click Menu File Open File select an image ﬁle to view and click Open The selected image ﬁle is registered to the Library and displayed in the Preview window Viewing images using the SlideShow function ...

Page 120: ...d Edit button at the bottom right to switch to the Preview screen 4 If the Preview screen appears click the Edit button at the bottom left If the image editor screen appears edit the image using the Edit tools at the bottom of the window Note Click on Original View to edit the image comparing it to the original 5 You can save an edited image by clicking the Save or Save As button 6 Click the Exit ...

Page 121: ... described below You can add ﬁles add folders As an example the procedures to add folders are described below 1 Select Menu File Add to Library Folder 2 Select a target folder and select the Image File option in the Target File Type ﬁeld The image ﬁles found in the selected folder are added to the Library Note The image ﬁles used in AVStation are automatically added to the Library ...

Page 122: ...ion Now is linked to a multimedia program so that you can use the corresponding function Click on a menu to run the corresponding program For more detailed usage of each program refer to the online help of each program Caution AVStation Now menus may differ depending on your computer model and some functions may not be supported by your computer In addition if a required program is removed or not ...

Page 123: ...p 124 The BIOS Setup Screen 126 Setting a Boot Password 128 Changing the Boot Priority 130 Upgrading Memory 131 Battery 133 Installing Removing the Battery 133 Charging the Battery 134 Measuring the Remaining Battery Charge 134 Extending the Battery Usage Time 135 Using the Security Lock Port 138 ...

Page 124: ...er consumption Decrease the LCD brightness when the computer is running on battery power or select Samsung Optimized in Easy Battery Manager to save battery power consumption Defective LCD Pixels An LCD panel may include less than 10 defective pixels due to a limit in the manufacturing process and this does not affect the computer performance The computer s LCD panel may have the same or similar n...

Page 125: ...according 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 126: ...125 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 127: ...ronment settings Advanced Used to conﬁgure advanced functions on your computer around 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 128: ... to move up and down F5 F6 Press to change the item value F9 Press to load the default Setup settings ESC Press to return 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 ...

Page 129: ...acters 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 can...

Page 130: ...ribed in Step 3 of the Setting up the Supervisor Password Caution Changing the hard disk drive password For security purposes you can only change a hard disk drive password after restarting the computer by pressing the computer Power button If you cannot change the hard disk drive password or the HDD Password Frozen message appears when entering the BIOS Setup and then selecting Security HDD 0 Pas...

Page 131: ...oot Device Priority item 3 Press the down key to move to the IDE HDD itemand press the 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 the CD ROM ﬁrst then a removable device and then the hard disk drive in this order By defau...

Page 132: ...or install memory when the computer is in Sleep mode To utilize the dual channel feature using memory modules with the same speciﬁcations of the same capacity and from the same manufacturer is recommended 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 slot at an a...

Page 133: ...asily 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 134: ...er 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 pa...

Page 135: ...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 turns green Status Charge LED ...

Page 136: ...s a power management program that enables using the battery power efﬁciently You can select an optimized power mode according to your requirements 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 screen appears select one of the modes Multimedia S...

Page 137: ...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 138: ...tion 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 139: ...mputer 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 140: ...ing and Setting Up Media Center 141 Optional Devices 141 Using Media Center 145 Start Screen Layout 145 Pictures Videos 146 Music 150 TV Movies 154 Windows Media Center is provided for some versions of Windows Vista only Therefore this chapter is for models with Windows Media Center only ...

Page 141: ...ces you can more easily use the various Media Center features 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 You can use the Media Center TV function only when there is an installed ...

Page 142: ...ntrol sensor and TV tuner card are not essential for using Media Center Since these devices are not supplied with your Samsung notebook computer you have to purchase them additionally if necessary Remote Control Using the Media Center remote control you can use Media Center more conveniently over a short distance External Type Remote Control Sensor To use Media Center using a remote control you ha...

Page 143: ... the USB port of the computer Connecting to the Internet To view the TV Guide or to move to Media Center sites in Media Center you have to connect to the 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 th...

Page 144: ... installation option 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 Window...

Page 145: ...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 146: ...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 147: ... the 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 li...

Page 148: ...res 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 wi...

Page 149: ...isplayed 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 150: ...emovable 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 v...

Page 151: ...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 complete ...

Page 152: ...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 incl...

Page 153: ...ing 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 c...

Page 154: ...dia 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 d...

Page 155: ...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 156: ...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 157: ...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 158: ... Q A 163 Display Related 163 Modem Related 164 Wired Network LAN Related 166 Wireless Network WLAN Related 167 Game and Program Related 171 Bluetooth 171 HD DVD 172 Blu ray 173 Other 175 About Intel Media Sharing Software Only for some models 176 Product Speciﬁcations 177 Glossary 183 Index 187 Contact SAMSUNG WORLD WIDE 188 ...

Page 159: ...time the Registration screen appears Register according to the instructions on the screen You have to register the software to protect the PC with the latest security information Scanning and Curing Viruses 1 Click Start All Programs McAfee McAfee SecurityCenter 2 Click Scan from the left pane of the program 3 If a virus is found remove the virus according to the instructions on the screen 4 If a ...

Page 160: ...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 161: ...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 162: ...ending 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 you ...

Page 163: ... 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 164: ...This may happen while the video driver is examining the 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 a...

Page 165: ...perly installed Click Start Control Panel System and Maintenance Device Manager Modem and then check if the model is not marked with a yellow exclamation mark If it is marked with an exclamation mark it means that the modem driver is not properly installed In this case remove the installed driver and install the driver again If the modem is not marked with a yellow exclamation mark double click th...

Page 166: ...ing 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 coun...

Page 167: ...leep Mode and receives 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 ...

Page 168: ...he AP management program Ask your network administrator or AP manager for more detailed information 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 Netwo...

Page 169: ...e Computer Settings A1 Click Start All programs Accessories Windows Mobility Center and check the status of Wireless Device When the Wireless Network status is Not connected The computer is not connected to AP Check the AP status with reference to Check the AP Settings below Retry to connect after checking the network key settings encryption key of re lated AP When the Wireless Network status is C...

Page 170: ...wireless connection it is recommended entering the network key encryption key manually A7 Check the AP settings as follows The following is recommended for a standard environment and thus may differ according to the speciﬁc wireless network environment When several APs are present simultaneously check the channel settings for each AP When different APs are using nearby channels interference may oc...

Page 171: ... a small sized network If you are using a DHCP IP address the system boot time may be extended You must register the IP address allocated by the McAfee SecurityCenter as a Trusted IP Select the Advanced menu Settings Internet and Network Advanced and register the IP address or IP address range of a network in the Trusted or Blocked IP ﬁeld QThe wireless LAN does not work properly when there is a d...

Page 172: ...in the Address Book of Microsoft Outlook or select Transmission by Outlook business card selection and you will be able to transmit a business card without broken characters and without editing the VCF ﬁle Bluetooth Game and Program Related Windows Vista may not provide some functions properly when performing some applications especially games or may cause a problem due to a device driver compatib...

Page 173: ...or sound is intermittently interrupted after connecting a headset A1 If your headset is a mono headset check if a mono headset connection has been made In this case to resolve the problem complete the procedures below Double click the Bluetooth icon in the notiﬁcation area of the Taskbar select the Audio tab and check the connectivity of the Bluetooth Hands Free Audio Device that corresponds to th...

Page 174: ... disks Double click the Bluetooth icon in the notiﬁcation area of the Taskbar select the Audio tab and check the connectivity of the Bluetooth Stereo Audio Device that corresponds to the headset in the Connected Device List If it is not connected right click over the device and select Connect Right click the Speaker icon in the notiﬁcation area of the Taskbar select Play Device Bluetooth High Qual...

Page 175: ...urrently supported for Blu ray disks QCan I watch full HD grade video ﬁles A Yes However you need a monitor or TV that supports a resolution of 1920 X 1080 i or more to view full HD grade video ﬁles QCan I watch full HD grade video ﬁles A Yes QCan I burn a HD DVD disk using a general CD RW or DVD RW drive A A general CD RW or DVD RW drive does not support burning the HD DVD format QCan I burn a HD...

Page 176: ...ls window and then click Allow or OK If no administrator password is set you can click Allow or OK without entering a password 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 Solution CDS A Although the CyberLink DVD Solution supports burning the CD and ...

Page 177: ...l Viiv system Note For detailed information about the Intel Viiv system visit the Intel website http www intel com This function is only supported for some models Running Intel Media Sharing Software If you are running the Intel Media Sharing Software for the ﬁrst time the Select a server message appears If you do not have a Media Sharing Server or a Viiv System at home select Ofﬂine Otherwise con...

Page 178: ...ress Card Support Multi Card Slot Memory Stick Memory Stick Pro SD Card xD Card MMC Ports USB 2 0 Port x 3 Video Monitor Port Headphone Jack Microphone Jack Modem Port LAN Port Power Input Jack Security Lock Port Dimensions 340 4 X 259 6 X 27 7 38 7 mm LCD 14 1 WXGA 1280x800 Weight 2 39Kg Battery Lithium Ion Smart Battery 4 or 8 Cells Operating Environment Temperature 5 40 C for storage 10 32 C wh...

Page 179: ...ﬁcations Sleep Mode 70mW Receive Mode 0 95W Transmission Mode 1 4W 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 CCX This device supports the Wireless LAN Security Speciﬁcati...

Page 180: ...a mode 54 48 36 24 18 12 9 6 11b mode 11 5 5 2 1 11g mode 54 48 36 24 18 12 9 6 Antenna Type Internal 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 suppor...

Page 181: ...ep Mode 726mW Receive Mode 1 353W Transmission Mode 2 046W 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 This device supports the Wireless LAN Security Speciﬁcations WPA Wi Fi Protected A...

Page 182: ... 10mW Modulation Scheme 11b mode DSSS CCK 11g mode OFDM Data Rate Mbps 11b mode 11 5 5 2 1 11g mode 54 48 36 24 18 12 9 6 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 183: ... owners Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited About the Product Capacity Representation Standard The capacity of the storage device HDD SSD of the manufacturer is calculated assuming ...

Page 184: ...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 185: ...a protocol is required besides the hardware equipment Windows XP 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 stra...

Page 186: ...rinter so that other users can also use it Shared Folder A folder that can be used by other users on the network Network Administrator A user who plans conﬁgures and manages network operations Sometimes a network administrator is called a system administrator Sleep Mode A power mode that enables computers to save power consumption when they are not being used When a computer is in Sleep Mode the d...

Page 187: ...of USB 2 0 is equivalent to that of IEEE1394 Therefore USB 2 0 is used for A V devices supported by IEEE 1394 and a 2nd HDD and CDRW that require a high data rate Windows The name of an operating system developed by the Microsoft Corporation Windows Vista is installed on this computer Windows Media Player A multimedia program included with Windows Using this program you can play a media ﬁle create...

Page 188: ...Brightness 123 M Memory 131 Modem Connection 95 Multi Card Slot 53 Multimedia 102 N Network 91 Network Status Diagnosis 94 P Password 128 Play AVStation 108 Playing Music 115 Product Name 33 Product Speciﬁcations 177 Program 101 R Recorder 59 Remaining Battery Charge 134 Resolution Color 77 S Samsung Update Plus 106 Security Lock Port 138 Safety Precautions 6 Shortcut Keys 42 SlideShow 118 Status ...

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