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Chapter 1.

Getting Started

Contents

Cautions Regarding OS Support

Before You Start

Safety Precautions

Proper Posture During Computer Use 21
Important Safety Information

Replacement Parts and Accessories

Regulatory Compliance Statements

WEEE SYMBOL INFORMATION

Basic Items

Overview

Front View

Status Indicators

Right View

Left View

Back View

Bottom View

Turn on the computer

Attaching the Battery

Connect the AC adapter

Turn on the computer

Summary of Contents for NP-R528CE (FreeDos)

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Page 3: ...ter 50 Turn on the computer 51 Using Sleep Mode 52 Chapter 2 Using the computer Keyboard 54 Touchpad 57 CD Drive ODD Optional 58 Inserting and Ejecting a CD 58 Multi Card Slot Optional 59 ExpressCard Slot Optional 61 Adjusting the Volume 62 Chapter 3 Settings and Upgrade LCD Brightness Control 64 BIOS Setup 65 Entering the BIOS Setup 65 The BIOS Setup Screen 66 Setting a Boot Password 68 Changing ...

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Page 5: ...1 Important Safety Information 24 Replacement Parts and Accessories 26 Regulatory Compliance Statements 28 WEEE SYMBOL INFORMATION 42 Basic Items 43 Overview 44 Front View 44 Status Indicators 45 Right View 46 Left View 47 Back View 49 Bottom View 49 Turn on the computer 50 Attaching the Battery 50 Connect the AC adapter 50 Turn on the computer 51 ...

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

Page 7: ...aution Content included in this section includes information required about the function Note Content included in this section includes helpful information to use the function Copyright Samsung Electronics Co Ltd 2010 Samsung Electronics Co Ltd owns the copyright of this manual No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic or mechanical without the ...

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

Page 9: ...ses the risk that a malfunction or damage to the product will occur Avoid exposing any part of your body to the heat from the computer vent or AC adapter for a long time when the computer is on Exposing a part of your body close to the heat from the vent or AC adapter for long periods of time may cause a burn Avoid blocking the vent at the bottom or side of the computer when using it on a bed or c...

Page 10: ...wer cord or power outlet makes a noise disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet and contact a service center There is a danger of electric shock or fire hazard Do not use a damaged or loose main plug or power cord or power outlet There is a danger of electric shock or fire hazard Plug the power cord firmly into the power outlet and AC adapter Failing to do so may cause fire hazard Do not unp...

Page 11: ...so may result in fire 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 electric shock or fire Connect the power cord to an outlet or multiple power plug extended cable with a ground terminal Failing to do so may result in electric shock Pow...

Page 12: ...ric shock or fire Connect the power cord to the AC adapter firmly Otherwise there is a danger of fire due to an incomplete contact Use only the AC adapter supplied with the product Using another adapter may cause the screen to flicker AC Adapter Usage Precautions Warning Failing to follow instructions marked with this symbol may cause personal injury and even fatality ...

Page 13: ... it may cause the computer to overheat Take care that the computer vents on the side or the bottom are not blocked especially in these environments If the vents are blocked the computer may overheat and it may cause a computer problem or even explosion Do not use the computer in a humid location such as a bathroom or sauna Please use the computer within the recommended temperature and humidity ran...

Page 14: ...plosion or fire To use the computer safely replace a dead battery with a new authorized battery Please charge the battery fully before using the computer for the first time Never heat the battery or put the battery into a fire Do not put or use the battery in a hot location such as a sauna inside a vehicle exposed to the heat and so on There is a danger of an explosion or fire Take care not to all...

Page 15: ...ger of electric shock When removing the RTC Real Time Clock battery keep it out of the reach of children as they could touch and or swallow it There is a danger of choking If a child has swallowed it contact a doctor immediately Upgrade Related Do not place any container filled with water or chemicals over or near the computer If water or chemicals enter the computer this may cause fire or electri...

Page 16: ...puter and disconnect all cables before disassembling the computer If there is a modem disconnect the phone line If you are disassembling 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 Bluetoot...

Page 17: ...ve current and a high temperature and may damage the battery or cause a fire Charge the battery according to the instructions in the manual Failing to do so may cause an explosion or fire from damage to the product Do not heat the battery or expose it to heat e g inside a vehicle during the summer There is a danger of explosion or fire Do not block the ports holes vents etc of the product and do n...

Page 18: ... the notebook computer is turned off The temperature may rise and it may cause overheating and deformation of the product Do not press the Eject Button while the Floppy Disk CD ROM drive is in operation You might lose data and the disk might be suddenly ejected and could cause an injury Take care not to drop the product while using it This may cause personal injury or loss of data Do not touch the...

Page 19: ... 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 Drive is stopped There is a danger of injury Do not place your face close to the Optical Disk Drive tray when it is operating There is a ...

Page 20: ...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 program Moving or causing an impact to the computer while the hard disk drive is operating may cause files to be corrupted or bad sectors on the hard disk To prevent data loss due to damage to the hard disk drive please backup your da...

Page 21: ...just the heights of desks and chairs appropriate to your height The heights are to be adjusted so that your arm forms a right angle when you place your hand over the keyboard while sitting down on a chair Adjust the height of chair so that your heel is comfortably placed on the floor Do not use the computer while you are lying down but only while you are sitting down Do not use the computer on you...

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

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

Page 24: ...erated only with the type of power source indicated on the rating label Ensure that the electrical outlet you are using to power your equipment is easily accessible in case of fire or short circuit If your computer has a voltage selector switch make sure that the switch is in the proper position for your area Openings in the computer case are provided for ventilation Do not block or cover these op...

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

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

Page 27: ...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: ... in hospitals is restricted to the limits set forth by each hospital Explosive Device Proximity Warning Do not operate a portable transmitter such as a wireless network device near unshielded blasting caps or in an explosive environment unless the device has been modified to be qualified for such use Use On Aircraft Caution Regulations of the FCC and FAA prohibit airborne operation of radio freque...

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

Page 32: ... 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 antenna or transmitter ...

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: ... GHz and 5 65 to 5 85 GHz bands These radar stations can cause interference with and or damage to this device The maximum allowed antenna gain for use with this device is 6dBi in order to comply with the E I R P limit for the 5 25 to 5 35 and 5 725 to 5 85 GHz frequency range in point to point operation As a general guideline a separation of 20 cm 8 inches between the wireless device and the body ...

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

Page 36: ...Directives This Information Technology Equipment has been tested and found to comply with the following European directives EMC Directive 2004 108 EC Low Voltage Directive 2006 95 EC R TTE Directive 1999 5 EC Manufacturer Information Samsung Electronics Co Ltd 416 Maetan 3Dong Yeongtong Gu Suwon City Gyeonggi Do 443 742 Korea Samsung Electronics Suzhou Computer CO LTD No 198 Fangzhou Road Suzhou I...

Page 37: ... the presence of wireless devices Wireless devices that may be in your system are only qualified for use in the European Union or associated areas if a CE mark with a Notified Body Registration Number and the Alert Symbol is on the system label The power output of the wireless device or devices that may be embedded in you notebook is well below the RF exposure limits as set by the European Commiss...

Page 38: ...declara que el Notebook PC cumple con los requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 1999 5 CE Ελληνική Greek ΜΕ ΤΗΝ ΠΑΡΟΥΣΑ Samsung ΔΗΛΩΝΕΙ ΟΤΙ Notebook PC ΣΥΜΜΟΡΦΩΝΕΤΑΙ ΠΡΟΣ ΤΙΣ ΟΥΣΙΩΔΕΙΣ ΑΠΑΙΤΗΣΕΙΣ ΚΑΙ ΤΙΣ ΛΟΙΠΕΣ ΣΧΕΤΙΚΕΣ ΔΙΑΤΑΞΕΙΣ ΤΗΣ ΟΔΗΓΙΑΣ 1999 5 ΕΚ Français French Par la présente Samsung déclare que l appareil Notebook PC est conforme au...

Page 39: ...nish Samsung vakuuttaa täten että Notebook PC tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 1999 5 EY oleellisten vaatimusten ja sitä koskevien direktiivin muiden ehtojen mukainen Svenska Swedish Härmed intygar Samsung att denna Notebook PC står I överensstämmelse med de väsentliga egenskapskrav och övriga relevanta bestämmelser som framgår av direktiv 1999 5 EG Íslenska Icelandic Hér með lýsir Samsung yfir því ...

Page 40: ...wever authorization for use is further restricted in particular countries or regions within countries as follows General European standards dictate maximum radiated transmit power of 100 mW effective isotropic radiated power EIRP and the frequency range 2400 2483 5 MHz The low band 5 15 5 35 GHz is for indoor use only Belgium The product may be used outdoors but for outdoor transmissions over a di...

Page 41: ...is equipment can use either loop disconnect pulse or DTMF tone signaling only the performance of the DTMF signaling is subject to regulatory requirements for correct operation It is therefore strongly recommended that the equipment is set to use DTMF signaling for access to public or private emergency services DTMF signaling also provides faster call setup This equipment has been approved to Counc...

Page 42: ...s 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 other household waste at the end of their working life Where marked...

Page 43: ... of the optional items Some items may be replaced with similar products and the color of some items may differ from that in this document Power Cable User Guide Charge the battery fully when using the computer for the first time Warranty Information Computer AC Adapter Standard Battery ...

Page 44: ...er Button Turns the computer 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 Optional A card slot that ...

Page 45: ...rns on when the wireless LAN is operating 4 Charge Status This shows the power source and the battery charge status Green When the battery is fully charged or the battery is not installed Red When the battery is being charged Off When the computer is running on battery power without being connected to AC adapter 5 Power This shows the computer operating status On When the computer is operating Bli...

Page 46: ... Optional Plays CD or DVD titles Since an ODD Optical Disk Drive is optional the installed drive depends on the computer model 2 USB Port You can connect USB devices to the USB port such as a keyboard mouse digital camera etc 1 2 ...

Page 47: ...o on the TV 6 USB Port or Chargeable USB Port Optional A USB port or chargeable USB port is provided The port can be distinguished by the figure or printed on the port 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 C...

Page 48: ...onnect a USB or eSATA device Windows XP does not support eSata 7 Chargeable USB Port Optional 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...

Page 49: ...r 3 Hard Disk Drive Compartment Cover The hard disk drive is installed inside the cover 1 Battery This is a Lithium Ion rechargeable battery that supplies power to the computer 2 Fan Vents The internal heat of the computer is emitted through these holes If the vents are blocked the computer may overheat Avoid blocking the vents as this may be dangerous 1 2 1 2 3 ...

Page 50: ...hen using the computer for the first time When using the power cable insert the power cable completely into the AC adapter Some items may be replaced with similar products and the color of some items may differ from that in this document The figures used for the description are of a representative model Therefore the figures may differ from the real ones x AC Adapter Power Cable z DC in Jack ...

Page 51: ...l 2 Press the Power button to turn the computer on Power button LED is lit while the computer is turned on Press the Fn key to increase the LCD brightness You can only use this function after installing Windows XP or Windows 7 Vista and installing the Easy Display Manager program with the system software media disk ...

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Page 53: ...5 Chapter 2 Using the computer Keyboard 54 Touchpad 57 CD Drive ODD Optional 58 Inserting and Ejecting a CD 58 Multi Card Slot Optional 59 ExpressCard Slot Optional 60 ...

Page 54: ...r to power saving Standby mode To use the computer in this state press the Power button You can use this button after installing Windows XP or Windows 7 Vista Gauge Shows the remaining battery charge You can only use this function after installing Windows XP or Windows 7 Vista and installing the Easy Display Manager program with the system software media disk Euro Enters the Euro monetary unit sym...

Page 55: ...peed Maximum performance mode The system operates in its maximum performance and system resources are allocated to the currently active program with priority for maximum performance If you don t want fan noise turning ON and OFF in the Silent mode select the Advanced menu Fan Silent Mode Low in the BIOS Setup The fan keeps turning ON and works in Low noise mode Wireless LAN Turns the wireless LAN ...

Page 56: ...s and Easy Display Manager Volume Control To control the volume press the Fn key combination or the Fn key combination You can mute the sound or cancel the mute function by clicking the Fn key combination You can use the volume and numeric keys after installing Windows XP or Windows 7 Vista Numeric Key Once the Num Lock is on the Num Lock light is lit and the numeric keypad is enabled You can only...

Page 57: ...using this button Touchpad Right Button Plays the role of the right mouse button Touchpad LED Optional Touchpad LED is lit while you touch the Touchpad The power is automatically turned off if there is no touchpad input for 30 seconds To deactivate the touchpad LED function or to keep the LED on change the setting by selecting Advanced Touch Pad LED in the BIOS Setup Type A Model Type B Model Touc...

Page 58: ...el Therefore the figures may differ from the real ones Using a CD that is not in the shape of a circle is not recommended 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 CD drive status indicator i...

Page 59: ... Before use remove the dummy card that was inserted to protect the slot 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 To Insert and Use a Memory Card Insert a card into the slot according to the directions printed on the slot Using a Memory Stick Duo Mini SD and RS MMC Since the above car...

Page 60: ...ports the Express Card 34 specification You can only use it after installing Windows XP or Windows 7 Vista Before You Start Remove the dummy card installed to protect the slot first Lightly push the dummy card of the slot The dummy card pops up Eject the dummy card This slot is a ExpressCard slot You cannot connect a PCMCIA card here To insert a card Insert a card into the slot on the side of the ...

Page 61: ...r 3 Settings and Upgrade LCD Brightness Control 62 BIOS Setup 63 Entering the BIOS Setup 63 Setting a Boot Password 64 Upgrading Memory 66 Battery 68 Installing Removing the Battery 68 Charging the Battery 69 ...

Page 62: ...w 1 Turn the computer on and press the F2 key when the SAMSUNG logo appears 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 LCD bad pixels principle of laptop computer Samsung observes the specifications regarding strict quality and reliability of LCD But in spite of that i...

Page 63: ... 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 64: ...mputer 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 User Password Users can start the system with a user password but cannot enter the System Setup By doing this you can prevent other users from entering Setup Setting a Boot Password When setting a password you...

Page 65: ...he 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 hard disk drive password or the HDD Password Frozen message appears when entering th...

Page 66: ...anufacturer 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 You must use only memory modules with the specifications DDR2 or DDR3 printed on the memory slot that appears when you open the memory compartment cover at the bottom Adding a Mem...

Page 67: ...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 68: ...e 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 precautions printed on the battery and the safety instructions in the User Manual before using the battery Please refer to the system operation environment of this manual and operate and store the battery at r...

Page 69: ...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 red Status Charge LED Charging Red Charging complete Green AC adapter not connected Off ...

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Page 72: ...ternal nVidia GeForce 310M External nVidia GeForce GT 330M External ATI Radeon HD 5470 External Operating Environment Temperature 5 40 C for storage 10 32 C when operating Humidity 5 90 for storage 20 80 when operating Operating Voltage 100 240VAC Frequency 50 60Hz Output Power Optional 60W 90W Optional Output Voltage Optional 19V 3 16A 60W 19V 4 74A 90W Optional components may not be provided or ...

Page 73: ...poration Microsoft MS DOS and Windows are registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation All other product or company names mentioned herein are registered trademarks of their respective companies ENERGY STAR Partner As an ENERGY STAR Partner SAMSUNG has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency ...

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