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Battery Gauge

You may display the battery gauge while you are in any program by pressing

<Fn+F2>

. The battery gauge is only displayed for a few seconds.

When using this function, the LCD display may not operate properly.

You may also determine the charge of your battery by simply pushing the symbol

below the word

PUSH

located on the side of the battery. The green LEDs will

illuminate to show you the percentage of charge remaining in the battery.

Power Source:

Indicates that the computer is
powered by the AC adapter.

Indicates that the computer is
powered by the battery.

Battery Level:

Indicates the approximate amount of
the primary battery charge remaining.

Push

Summary of Contents for NX05

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

Page 2: ... be operated only with the type of power source indicated on the rating label Ensure that the electrical outlet you are using to power your equipment is easily accessible in case of fire or short circuit If your computer has a voltage selector switch make sure that the switch is in the proper position for your area Openings in the computer case are provided for ventilation Do not block or cover th...

Page 3: ...aning 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 performance changes Replacement Parts and Accessories Use only replacement parts an...

Page 4: ...he requirements for use in the country where you purchased your equipment Power cord sets for use in other countries must meet the requirements of the country where you use the computer 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 The length of the p...

Page 5: ...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 during normal operation As a general guideline a separation of 20 cm 8 inches between the wireless d...

Page 6: ...ur system is equipped with a wireless device when traveling between countries with your system check with the local Radio Approval authorities prior to any move or trip for any restrictions on the use of a wireless device in the destination country If your system came equipped with an internal embedded wireless device do not operate the wireless device unless all covers and shields are in place an...

Page 7: ...ate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help If necessary the user should consult the dealer or an experienced radio television technician for additional suggestions The user may find the f...

Page 8: ... cm2 may be exceeded at distances close to the antenna installed Therefore the user must maintain a minimum distance of 20cm from the antenna at all times This device can not be colocated with another transmitter and transmitting antenna FCC Part 68 This equipment compiles with part of the FCC rules On the back of this equipment is a label that contains among other information the FCC registration...

Page 9: ... that you disconnect the equipment until the problem is resolved The user must use the accessories and cables supplied by the manufacturer to get optimum performance from the product No repairs may be done by the customer This equipment cannot be used on public coin phone service provided by the telephone company Connection to party line service is subject to state tariffs The Telephone Consumer P...

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

Page 11: ...rtified equipment should be made by an authorized Canadian maintenance facility designated by the supplier Any repairs or alterations made by the user to this equipment or equipment malfunctions may give the telecommunications company cause to request the user to disconnect the equipment Users should make sure for their own protection that the electrical ground connections of the power utility tel...

Page 12: ...tted 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 intended for home or office use This section is only appl...

Page 13: ... for pan European approval for connection to the analogue Public Switched Telephone Networks PSTNs of TE excluding TE supporting voice telephony services in which network addressing if provided is by means of Dual Tone Multi Frequency DTMF signaling Although this equipment can use either loop disconnect pulse or DTMF tone signaling only the performance of the DTMF signaling is subject to regulator...

Page 14: ... step information they apply to Warning Indicates the possibility of personal injury Caution Warns you of possible damage to equipment or data Note Informs you of special circumstances Technical Information Informs you of special requirements or limitations for use of item s Keyboard Conventions Keys that you need to press to perform certain functions are displayed in the manual in brackets For ex...

Page 15: ... or shown in a small figure such as the Start Button shown on the right Table 1 Touchpad Click Conventions Windows Conventions Almost all Windows programs will display the name function of a button or icon if you place the touchpad pointer on the item you want information about Software User Documentation Your computer is shipped from the factory with several software programs installed The softwa...

Page 16: ...he location of all of the buttons status indicators and equipment needed to operate your notebook computer Front Hot Keys p14 Status Indicators p16 Power Button Touchpad p11 Touchpad Buttons Scroll Wheel Speaker LCD Latch Keyboard p8 Memory Stick Slot option p30 Status Indicators p16 Speaker ...

Page 17: ...ide Back Side Earphone Jack Microphone Jack CD Drive option p21 USB Port Fan Vent Modem Port p31 LAN Port p32 Monitor Port USB Port PCMCIA Slot p29 1394 Port TV Out Port S VHS S PDIF Port p26 DC Jack Battery p66 Security Lock Port p78 ...

Page 18: ...Getting Started 5 Bottom Battery Latches Memory Compartment p73 HDD Compartment p72 Mini PCI Compartment Wireless communication module option p35 is installed in the mini PCI compartment ...

Page 19: ...the battery and connect the AC adapter according to the Installation Guide 2 Slide the LCD latch to the right and open the LCD panel 3 Press the power button To turn off the computer 1 Click the start button on the taskbar 2 Click Turn Off Computer Power Button Power LED LCD Latch ...

Page 20: ...k Manager dialogs appears click Shut Down Turn Off to turn off the computer Your unsaved work may be damaged If Ctrl Alt Delete keys do not operate either press the power button for more than 4 seconds to turn off the computer Your unsaved work may be damaged When you turn on the computer next time it will perform a disk checking process ...

Page 21: ...keyboard can be grouped into the following categories Full sized Alphanumeric typewriter keys are arranged like a standard typewriter keyboard and are used for text entry The Windows keys on either side of the spacebar open Windows menus and perform other special functions Function keys when pressed together with the Fn key enable special functions Cursor and Screen control keys move the cursor Th...

Page 22: ... symbol on the left corner of each keypad key shows its numeric function Press Fn F11 to turn on the embedded numeric keypad The numeric functions of the keypad are enabled and the Num Lock LED turns on See Reading the Status Indicators on page 16 for the location of the Num Lock LED While the numeric functions are enabled you can temporarily return a key to its normal function by pressing the key...

Page 23: ...ses in a few seconds Fn F4 F4 LCD CRT LCD CRT Switches the display between the LCD the external display device and simultaneous display on both the LCD and the external display device Fn F6 F6 Mute Mute Mutes the audio Fn F7 F7 S PDIF S PDIF Toggles the S PDIF function On Off Fn F11 F11 Num Lock Num Lock Activates the numeric keypad Fn F12 F12 Scroll Scroll In some applications sets the cursor con...

Page 24: ...layed in arrow shape or I shape The touchpad on your computer allows you to move the pointer on the LCD screen just like a mouse that is used with a desktop computer The touchpad buttons allow you to take actions with the pointer such as selecting an item or executing a command The scroll wheel between the touchpad buttons moves the displayed area up and down within a window Touchpad Buttons Touch...

Page 25: ...d once with your finger Double Click Launch a program or open a file Place the pointer over an object then quickly press left touchpad button twice Or place the pointer over an object then quickly tap the touchpad twice with your finger Right Click Display a short cut menu Place the pointer over an object then press right touchpad button once Drag Move an object or select an area or multiple objec...

Page 26: ...does not function properly install the scroll wheel driver provided on the Software CD Scroll Display upper lower left right part of the content within a window Applicable to only some programs Place your finger on the scroll wheel and roll the wheel up or down Or place your finger on the right edge or bottom edge of the touchpad and move vertically or horizontally Action Function Process ...

Page 27: ...ading or unloading wireless LAN Bluetooth driver takes about 5 seconds Therefore if you turn wireless LAN Bluetooth on off using the wireless LAN Bluetooth key the button does not work in 5 seconds For wireless LAN Bluetooth installed models Icon Name Function Internet Key Launches Internet Explorer E Mail Key Launches Outlook Express User Key Executes user defined action WLAN Bluetooth On Off Key...

Page 28: ...To reprogram a hot key 1 Double click Sens Keyboard icon on the taskbar 2 Select a key and click Browse to locate the program you wish to assign to the key 3 Click on your program choice to select it Click Open 4 Click OK ...

Page 29: ...e Using the Numeric Keypad on page 9 Caps Lock Changes all alphabet letter input into capital letters No changes occur to numeric and special keys Scroll Lock Scroll lock in certain software HDD Access Blinking Green HDD is being accessed LED Name Function Battery Status Green No battery pack installed battery fully charged Amber Charging Blinking Bad Battery Power Green System power on Blinking S...

Page 30: ...kspace and a taskbar at the bottom Start Button Opens the Start menu Taskbar Displays programs that are currently running Frequently used icons can be placed here Recycle Bin Deleted files or folders end up here Language Bar Switches text input language Start Button Taskbar Shortcut Icons Start Menu Recycle Bin Language Bar System Tray withClock ...

Page 31: ...clicking Search My Computer Displays the contents of the hard disk the CD ROM drive the network drive and floppy disks It can also be used to search and open files and folders Control Panel Enables users to configure settings on the computer Help and Support Provides on line help information on Windows and troubleshooting Search Enables users to search for information in files or the Internet Run ...

Page 32: ... which files and folders are saved in and read from What is a folder A folder is used to group and manage files systematically and may include files in sub folders It is similar to a bookshelf What is a file A file is a document or various kinds of material that is generated as a result of program operation It is also called data To view the entire structure of the drive Click the Folder icon in t...

Page 33: ...ooting information regarding computer use Click Start Help and Support Windows XP Tour You can tour elementary functions provided by Windows XP Click Start Tour Windows XP Or click Start All Programs Accessories Tour Windows XP Click on the topics to find out about important functions of Windows XP ...

Page 34: ...t clicks 3 Push the tray in gently until it clicks To eject a CD 1 Stop any process that accesses the CD drive and ensure the CD access LED is turned off 2 Press the eject button on right side of the CD drive 3 When the tray slides out remove the CD from the tray 4 Push the tray in gently until it clicks CD ROM drive Reads a CD CD RW drive Reads and writes a CD DVD ROM drive Reads a CD DVD CD RW D...

Page 35: ...ess until the CD tray opens To clean a CD or DVD title Clean the disc with a soft clean cloth by wiping from the center outwards To play a DVD You have to install the DVD software provided on a separate CD to view a DVD title To use the Windows Media Player The Windows Media Player allows you to play audio and video files from the computer or the Internet To launch the Windows Media Player click S...

Page 36: ...ect the Windows Media Player and click OK The video starts playing Above procedure applies only to the video CDs that has a dat file as the execution file Playing procedure may be different according to video CDs To control the volume Using the keyboard Press Fn Left Arrow or Fn Right Arrow to adjust volume Using the volume control program Click the Volume icon on the taskbar and adjust the slide ...

Page 37: ...upplied manual You cannot write on a CD that already has data in it 1 Insert a blank CD into the CD drive 2 On the CD Drive dialog select Open Writable CD Folder and click OK The CD drive window appears 3 Click Start My Computer 4 In My Computer window select files and folders to copy then drag and drop them onto the CD drive window My Computer window 5 Click Write these files to CD CD drive windo...

Page 38: ...ing is completed a message completed appears and the CD drive window opens automatically For more information on writing CDs Click Start Help and Support Type CD copy in the search field and click the Search icon To create an audio CD Run the Windows Media Player program click the Help Help Topics Click Using Windows Media Player Using CDs Creating your own CDs To create your own CD ...

Page 39: ...can enjoy a vivid screen and sound in your home as if you are in a movie theater Following devices is required to enjoy a home theater system 5 1 channel speakers including amplifier and connection cables Purchased separately DVD drive and program TV output port on your computer When purchasing a 5 1 channel speaker make sure it supports S PDIF optical port You need a CD DVD that supports 5 1 chan...

Page 40: ...tep 2 Enable S PDIF port on the computer Press Fn F7 S PDIF to output the audio signal through the S PDIF port If you press these keys again the output sound signal is cancelled The S PDIF setting also can be changed in the Sound and Audio Device properties Click Start Control Panel Sounds speech and Audio Devices Sounds and Audio Devices However Fn F7 SPDIF keys have priority Front Left Speaker T...

Page 41: ...ded with your computer then change the settings as following procedure 1 Run Power DVD program and click the Settings icon 2 On the Audio tab set the Audio Output setting to Use SPDIF and click OK Now you can enjoy home theater using DVD titles To control volume for your 5 1 channel speaker use the control on the digital amp Please refer to the speaker manual ...

Page 42: ... PCMCIA card into the PCMCIA card slot on the side of the computer 2 Windows automatically installs the necessary driver for the card If there is no available driver found by Windows you have to install the driver using a disk supplied with the card To remove a PCMCIA card 1 Double click Safely Removes Hardware icon on the taskbar 2 On the Safely Remove Hardware dialog select the appropriate PCMCI...

Page 43: ... now and MagicGate model is not supported 1 Slightly slide a memory stick into the slot 2 Click Start My Computer and double click the Memory Stick icon to see the content 3 To remove a memory stick slightly push in the end of the memory stick When the memory stick is ejected pull it out To format a memory stick Right click the memory stick drive and click Format On the Format dialog click Start T...

Page 44: ...t an internet service provider ISP for instructions on how to connect to and disconnect from the Internet and fees 1 Connect a telephone line to the computer s modem port 2 Connect to the Internet according to the instructions provided by your ISP If the Internet connection is not disconnected properly additional telephone charges may be imposed ...

Page 45: ...le to the computer s LAN port 2 Click Start Control Panel 3 Click Network and Internet Connections in the Control Panel window 4 Click Network Connections in the Network and Internet Connections window 5 Right click the Local Area Connection icon and click Properties ...

Page 46: ...and Obtain DNS server address automatically Click OK To use a static IP On the General tab select Use the following IP address and fill in the IP address Subnet mask Default gateway Preferred DNS server and Alternative DNS server fields Click OK To use both DHCP and static IP simultaneously On the Alternate Configuration tab click User configured and fill in the fields Click OK ...

Page 47: ...e right button on the touchpad over Local Area Connection and select Properties 3 Click Configure and select Power Management tab Select Allow this device to bring the computer out of standby then click OK Restart the system If the system in rest mode is activated when there is no received signal use the system after disabling Wake On LAN function Connecting wired LAN while using wireless LAN may ...

Page 48: ...the wireless LAN is turned on the computer consumes much energy shortening the battery using time Therefore if you are not using the WLAN or if you are in an environment that does not provided WLAN you are recommended to turn off the WLAN by pushing the WLAN Bluetooth button p14 on the computer Wireless network connections can be classified into two categories 1 Access Point You can connect to an ...

Page 49: ... AP In this section the configuration procedures are described for Windows XP installed computers For information on the configuration procedures for other operating systems see Using Wireless Networks in Other Operating Systems on page 42 Please ask your network administrator about detailed configuration information such as the network key encryption key 1 Right click on the Wireless Network Conn...

Page 50: ...nnecting to computer to computer networks peer to peer or ad hoc In computer to computer wireless networks you can wirelessly connect 2 or more computers that have wireless LAN modules You can connect by completing the following steps Step 1 Set up a computer to computer network on a computer Step 2 Connect to the configured computer from other computers In this section the configuration procedure...

Page 51: ...n icon on the taskbar and select View Available Wireless Networks 2 Click Advanced 3 On the Wireless Network tab click Advanced 4 Clear Automatically connect to non default network check box if it is selected Select Computer to computer ad hoc networks only and click Close 5 In the Wireless Networks tab click Add ...

Page 52: ...ion key in the Network key field and click OK To prevent a network connection from an unauthorized user it would be better to configure a network key encryption key A network key consists of 5 or 13 alphanumeric characters e g magic or of 10 or 26 hexadecimal numbers a hexadecimal number is represented by numbers 0 to 9 or letters a to f ...

Page 53: ...Step 2 Connecting to the configured computer 1 Right click on the Wireless Network Connection icon on the taskbar and select View Available Wireless Networks 2 Select the wireless network name e g samsung specified in Connecting to computer to computer networks peer to peer or ad hoc on page 37 enter the encryption key in the Network key field and then click Connect ...

Page 54: ...though it is not secure The two computers are connected and are able to communicate with each other When the computers are connected the Wireless Network Connection message is displayed for a short time over the Wireless Network Connection icon of the two computers Checking the connection status Move the mouse pointer over the Wireless Network Connection icon on the taskbar and the connection stat...

Page 55: ...nistrator program following the instruction displayed automatically when you insert the system software CD Insert the system software CD into the CD ROM drive and install the wireless LAN configuration program To not display Intel Configuration Service window afterward After installing the wireless LAN configuration program select Do not show this again check box then click Close Step 2 Using the ...

Page 56: ...OK 4 Enter Profile Name and click Next 5 Enter the network authentication data encryption WEP key index and password configured for the target access point or computer to computer network in the Security Settings window and click Finish The network authentication data encryption WEP key index and password of a access point are configured in the access point management program For the information o...

Page 57: ... to computer Ad Hoc network or to connect to a hidden access point Stealth Closed Mode refer to the following procedures A hidden access point is an access point that exists but is configured not to be detected by the scan operation to prevent access attempts from unauthorized users 1 Click Add in the Networks tab 2 Enter Profile Name and Network name SSID select Operating Mode then click Next Wha...

Page 58: ... computer network connection profile For more information on security settings refer to the security settings in Connecting to AP or Help When you are creating a computer to computer network connection profile the network authentication setting is disabled 4 When a profile creation is completed the new created profile appears in the profiles list in the Networks tab Select corresponding profile an...

Page 59: ...ss network connections For details see Connecting Through a Wired LAN on page 32 and see Connecting Through a Wireless LAN Option on page 35 Sharing files or folders This section describes how to share files and folders between computers connected to the network To share files complete the following procedures Step 1 Configuring the sharing of files and folders on a computer Step 2 Accessing share...

Page 60: ...rk Setup Wizard This screen does not appear if Internet Sharing Network Wizard has been installed in the computer to computer wireless network environment 3 Select Just enable file sharing and click OK 4 In the Network sharing and security field select Share this folder on the network enter the share name and click OK Be cautious when selecting Allow network users to change my files since other ne...

Page 61: ...access the shared file If your computer is a member of another workgroup 1 Click Other Places Microsoft Windows Network 2 Click the desired workgroup 3 Click the desired computer to display the shared files or folders Sharing Printers This section describes how to share a printer between computers connected to a network To share a printer complete the following procedures Step 1 Configure printer ...

Page 62: ...a share name for the shared printer and click OK 4 In the Printers and Faxes window you will find the printer icon has been changed to another icon on a hand Step 2 Adding and Using a Shared Printer 1 From a different computer that wants to use the shared printer click Start Printers and Faxes 2 Click Add a printer 3 In the Add Printer Wizard click Next 4 Select A network printer or a printer atta...

Page 63: ...ad the warning about a shared printer and click Yes to install the shared printer 8 Select Yes for Do you want to use this printer as a default printer and click Next 9 Click Finish 10 When the printer sharing configuration has been completed the shared printer appears in the Printers and Faxes window Now you can print using the shared printer even if your computer is not directly connected to a p...

Page 64: ...ernal network The configuration procedure to share an Internet connection are described for Windows XP installed computers To share an Internet connection complete the following procedures Step 1 Configuring a Internet connection sharing from the computer connected to the Internet Step 2 After completing the shared Internet connection configuration check that the other computers can access the Int...

Page 65: ...haring configuration has been completed the network icon in the Network Connections window is displayed as follows Click Start Control Panel Network and Internet Connections Network Connections A computer connected to the Internet A computer sharing the remote Internet connection other computer If the icon does not appear after a long time restart the computer Computers on the network can access t...

Page 66: ... a message prompting you to run the program You may also want to run System Setup particularly the first time you use your computer to set the time and date use security or power management features or alter the settings of other features BIOS Caution If you are not familiar with BIOS setup and what the parameters mean seek help from a person who is knowledgeable Incorrect settings may cause your ...

Page 67: ...ot Specifies the order of boot devices and configures boot features Exit Specifies how to exit System Setup Navigation Key Function F1 Displays the General Help window Esc Exits the current menu Up Arrow or Down Arrow Moves the cursor up and down between fields Left Arrow or Right Arrow Selects different menus Pressing the Esc key at the Main menu brings you to the Exit menu F5 Scrolls backwards t...

Page 68: ... MBA UNDI Bus2 Slot5 To change the booting device priority choose the device positions by completing the following 1 At startup press F2 to open System Setup 2 Use Right Arrow to select the Boot menu 3 Press Enter to enter Boot Options 4 Highlight the 1st Boot Device option with Up Arrow or Down Arrow keys 5 Press F6 key until the option moves up in the list to the desired position or press F5 key...

Page 69: ...ice window press Enter Setting the User Password You can configure user passwords so that other users can use the system Before configuring a user password a supervisor password must have been configured Users can start the system with their user password but cannot enter into the System Setup Deactivating the supervisor password also deactivates the user password On the Set User Password item pre...

Page 70: ...k drive password the supervisor password must have been configured On the Set HDD 0 Password item press Enter and complete step 3 4 of Setting the Supervisor Password Deactivating the Password 1 On the password to delete press Enter e g supervisor password 2 Enter the current configured password and press Enter 3 Leave the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password field empty and press Enter to ...

Page 71: ... High color quality displays more number of colors on your screen 1 Select Start Control Panel Appearance and Themes Change the screen resolution 2 Make changes on the Settings tab of the Display Properties dialog 3 When you have completed configuration click Apply It is recommended setting the resolution to 1024x768 and the number of colors to Highest 32bit To change the number of colors displaye...

Page 72: ...wn Arrow on the keyboard and the changed screen brightness is displayed on the upper left corner of the screen The changed brightness setting is maintained after restarting the computer Whenever you change the power source to the AC adapter or the battery the screen brightness is changed to the default setting as follows When changed to the AC adapter Level 6 When changed to the battery Level 4 ...

Page 73: ...the system 2 Right click on the desktop and select Graphics Options Graphics Properties 3 On the Devices tab select your desired display device and click OK The displayed device list is determined by the currently connected devices Monitor Displays on an external device such as monitor projector or TV connected to the monitor port only Notebook Displays on the notebook LCD only Television Displays...

Page 74: ...er will be LCD CRT LCD CRT TV LCD TV CRT TV LCD CRT TV whenever the Fn F4 LCD CRT key is pressed You cannot use the Fn F4 LCD CRT shortcut key in the full screen mode DOS prompt To change display devices easily Right click on the desktop and select Graphics Options Output To to change the current display device easily To change the screen resolution and color quality If the screen does not appear ...

Page 75: ...ower Management Schemes This section discusses the basic schemes of power management when the computer is operating on battery power or using AC power Standby vs Hibernation Hibernation is a state where the contents of memory are stored in a special file on the hard disk and Standby simply keeps a small holding current through the memory to keep the data You are more likely to sustain loss of data...

Page 76: ...ff the monitor and HDDs will save a substantial battery power therefore when in battery only mode select the shortest time practical a Hibernate Mode Power Management or Manual Method When hibernation is used your computer turns off and when you power up again everything is restored exactly as you left it including programs and documents you may not have saved or closed Everything in memory gets s...

Page 77: ...y for conserving battery power in your notebook computer It also gives you the benefit of getting right back to your work without waiting for the computer to restart Standby turns off your monitor and hard disks placing your entire system in a low power state When you return to your computer restores your desktop exactly as you left it It is recommended that you do not enter standby mode with less...

Page 78: ...Select the mode Do nothing Ask me what to do Standby Hibernate Shut down assigned to the Power button and or Rest Esc key Also select the action Do nothing Standby Hibernate associated with closing the computer lid The Rest key is assigned to the Fn Esc key combination See Basic Power Management Schemes on page 62 for a better understanding of Standby and Hibernate modes 5 Click OK to set your pow...

Page 79: ... is amber When the battery is fully charged the light changes to green When you use a new battery pack for the first time or use a battery after a long period of storage the initial battery life is shorter than normal Normal battery life resumes after a few discharge recharge cycles Follow these rules for charging your battery A battery normally discharges power when not used for long periods of t...

Page 80: ...reated Your computer s rechargeable battery may be considered hazardous waste If you replace your battery with a new one Keep the old battery out of the reach of children Dispose of the old battery promptly Make sure that you follow all local requirements when you dispose of the old battery Installing the Battery To install the battery pack 1 With the computer s power off close the LCD panel and t...

Page 81: ...ith the battery pack inserted in the computer To remove the battery from the computer 1 Turn the computer s power off 2 Close the LCD panel and turn the computer over so that the bottom of the unit faces up 3 Slide the left battery latch outward 4 While holding the right battery latch outward slide the battery out of the battery compartment 2 3 Left Battery Latch Right Battery Latch Left Battery L...

Page 82: ...r computer by using the Power Meter or Battery Gauge Power Meter The Power Meter displays the charge of the batteries and the current source of computer power AC or batteries You may monitor the battery charge or usage by using the Power Meter To access the power meter click icon on the taskbar or click Start Control Panel Performance and Maintenance Power Options Power Meter tab The Power Status ...

Page 83: ...ay also determine the charge of your battery by simply pushing the symbol below the word PUSH located on the side of the battery The green LEDs will illuminate to show you the percentage of charge remaining in the battery Power Source Indicates that the computer is powered by the AC adapter Indicates that the computer is powered by the battery Battery Level Indicates the approximate amount of the ...

Page 84: ... your system from the AC adaptor with the battery removed from the system Please contact the Samsung helpline if you are unsure Battery Calibration Calibrating your battery once a month is one of the recommended methods of increasing your computer s battery life To calibrate the battery complete the following steps Calibration Notes You should start the battery calibration process with a fully cha...

Page 85: ...em Installing Reinstalling a HDD To install a new HDD you should contact a Service Centre replacement of the HDD is not a user task You should follow the instructions below before the HDD is replaced Back up data files of your old hard drive For system boot with CD ROM under the Boot menu in System setup set Bootable CD Check to Enabled and set Boot Device Priority is ordered starting from the DVD...

Page 86: ...uipment follow the precautions listed here before installing a memory module Take the following precautions when installing a memory module Before you remove the memory module compartment door turn off the computer unplug the power cord and remove the battery Also disconnect any peripheral devices Before handling a memory module discharge any static electricity by touching a grounded surface or us...

Page 87: ...he edge of the door and pull the door off the chassis Memory Module Precautions When removing the module pull on the plastic portion of the connector slots tabs only Do not pull on the metal part of the tabs this may damage the tabs 4 Remove the installed module if necessary a Pull the tabs on the connector slot outward slightly until the edge of the memory module pops up b Hold the memory module ...

Page 88: ...ule into the slot at a slight angle 30o until the connectors are fully engaged 7 Push down on the edge of the memory module until the module snaps into place 8 Align the memory module compartment door with the compartment and push the door down until it snaps into place 9 Reinstall the screw you removed in step 2 6 7 ...

Page 89: ...communication module 802 11b bluetooth Memory stick slot You can purchse these options separately Extra battery pack 3 cell 6 cell Battery charger Ear set The options that are available may change periodically Contact your reseller for updated information on current and new options ...

Page 90: ...e outside Avoid using or storing the computer in extremely hot or cold areas such as a car on a hot day Keep the computer away from heaters and out of direct sunlight Exposure to excessive heat may damage computer components If you have left your computer in a hot place let it cool down slowly to room temperature with the LCD panel open before using it Do not remove the memory module compartment d...

Page 91: ...sure that the battery is charged or the power cord is easily accessible You may be required to turn on the computer for airport security personnel Be prepared to turn off the computer during take off and landing Locking your Computer As a precaution when you are travelling or using your computer in an unsecured area you should keep your computer as safe as possible An option to do this is the Secu...

Page 92: ...weet liquids leave a sticky residue that may jam the keyboard despite your efforts to dry it If you spill liquid on the LCD panel clean it immediately with a soft cloth and denatured alcohol or a proprietary LCD screen cleaner Do not use water window cleaner acetone aromatic solvent or dry rough towels to clean it Some liquids damage the polarized LCD screen If your screen is damaged contact your ...

Page 93: ...on AntiVirus 2002 The Norton Antivirus Subscription on your Samsung notebook will expire within 3 months It is your responsibility to update the virus definitions and renew subscription with Symantec when the subscription expires Windows Help and Support Run Windows Help and Support to find problem that may be affecting your computer To run Windows Help and Support proceed as follows Click Start H...

Page 94: ...he Power Saving Mode is configured into the Power button press and hold for more than 4 seconds to shut the system off When the system is turned on after such manual shutdown Scandisk will run to check errors in the system Q2 The system freezes during program operation A1 There is an error with the program currently being used Press the Ctrl Alt and Delete keys simultaneously and click and Task in...

Page 95: ...ing cases the screen blinks or displays noise for a short time Changing the resolution changing the display device removing the AC adapter restarting the system A This may happen while the video driver is examining the connected device Q5 When I connected a projector to the computer and pressed Fn F4 LCD CRT keys display devices are not converted properly A1 Press Fn F4 LCD CRT keys once more A2 C...

Page 96: ...to LCD Q9 When I changed display properties setting and restarted the computer the property is converted to the prior setting A Change the setting on Display Properties dialog and apply immediately without restarting the computer Q10 When I played a DVD or an MPEG file while the display is set to Dual Display Clone the video file is interrupted while playing or displayed only on one display device...

Page 97: ...ce Q13 When the computer enters standby mode or hibernate mode screen of a connected TV is broken for a short time A This problem may occur in some wide screen TVs After a short time the TV turns off properly Q14 When I restarted the computer from hibernate mode the screen is not displayed properly A This problem may occur when the TV is set to primary display device and the CRT to secondary Chang...

Page 98: ...he new display settings Start Control Panel Appearance and Themes Display Settings tab Advanced General tab 1 Click Start Control Panel Appearance and Themes Display Settings tab Advanced General tab Select Apply the new display setting without restarting and click OK 2 Change the screen resolution on Graphics Controller Properties dialog and apply immediately without restarting the computer Refer...

Page 99: ...dem again after restarting the system or reinstalling the driver You have to exit all programs using modem in the advance of diagnostics of the modem A3 Although I can make a connection with the modem I cannot hear the dial tone and modem connection sound In this case check the following list 1 Click Start All Programs Accessories Entertainment Volume Control 2 Clear the Mute check box in the Tele...

Page 100: ...ntry you may not be able to connect via the modem due to an incorrect modem configuration 1 Click Start Control Panel Network and Internet Connections 2 Under See Also click Phone and Modem Options 3 In the Dialing Rules tab click Edit 4 In the General tab in the Edit Location window select the current country from the Country region radio box specify the Area code and click OK A2 Because the shap...

Page 101: ...he installed modem and click Properties 5 In the Power Management tab of the Modem Properties window select the This device activates the computer in power saving mode check box and click OK The above setting enables the modem to turn on the system and receive a fax when in power saving mode ...

Page 102: ... Network adapters Wireless LAN adapter If there is a yellow exclamation mark please reinstall the device driver with the system software CD A4 To connect to an access point using network authentication Shared key In Windows XP select Network Authentication Shared mode in the Wireless Network Properties window If you use the wireless LAN program PROSet in Windows 2000 make sure that the network aut...

Page 103: ... stations Also obstacles such as walls or doors may affect wireless LAN connections A2 Check that the AP is operating properly Turn the AP off and turn it on after a short wait A3 Check that the network key encryption key configuration for the AP is correct A4 Check if the wireless LAN Bluetooth button on the upper part of the keyboard is switched off If the wireless button is switched off press t...

Page 104: ...ecting to a computer to computer Ad Hoc network I cannot connect to another computer connected to the same computer to computer network A1 Make sure that the security settings and network name of the computer to computer Ad Hoc network is correct A2 Check the TCP IP properties of the computers to be connected through the computer to computer Ad Hoc network All of those computers should be configur...

Page 105: ...Profile Wizard in the wireless LAN program PROSet makes the PROSet window white A It will be displayed properly when you finish the profile wizard It dose not affect the program operation Q10 I installed the WLAN Configuration Program but it does not operate properly A Install the WLAN Configuration Program and restart the computer before using the program ...

Page 106: ...right button on the desktop 2 Click Graphic Options Graphic Properties Devices tab 3 Select Notebook then select Full Screen check box 4 Click OK Q4 While playing a 3D game I tried to change display devices using Fn F4 LCD CRT keys then the system does not operate A When you use Fn F4 LCD CRT keys while playing a 3D game a system error may occur Do not use Fn F4 LCD CRT keys while playing a 3D gam...

Page 107: ... game is running because it may cause a system error Q9 When I played Mech Warrior 4 game the screen is not displayed properly A In some games such as Mech Warrior 4 or NHL 2003 mouse afterimage may be displayed on the screen but the game still runs normally Q10 The screen is not displayed properly after exiting a game A This problem may occur in some games Press Fn F4 LCD CRT keys to change displ...

Page 108: ...vided that the name of CD ROM drive is D Running the system software CD Insert the system software CD into the CD ROM drive The initial screen appears automatically Installing drivers 1 In the initial screen click Install drivers 2 Select the driver you want to install from the device installation screen and click Install How can one install the drivers for operating systems other than Windows XP ...

Page 109: ...ick Standard installation in the program installation screen standard installation is recommended Standard installation Installs and recovers programs to the state of shipment User installation You can select the program installation location and other options for the program installation ...

Page 110: ...s please remember to always back up data Samsung Electronics is not liable in the case of data loss please consult your warranty statement for clarification Reinstalling Windows 1 Insert the system recovery CD into the CD ROM drive 2 In the initial screen click Standard installation Installation with the standard installation option is recommended The standard installation does not require steps 5...

Page 111: ...n that initializes the hard disk drive Since formatting operation deletes all content on the hard disk drive use Format with great care 6 Select the folder to install the Windows operating system To delete the previous version of Windows and install in the current folder press L on the keyboard Note that selecting Use another folder to install creates a new windows folder and installs Windows in d...

Page 112: ...ion 1 Insert the system recovery CD into the CD ROM drive and start the computer 2 If the following message appears on the screen press any key from the keyboard This message appears only when the CD drive has booting priority If the message does not appear configure the CD drive as the first booting device referring to Changing Booting Priority on page 55 3 After a while the partition configurati...

Page 113: ...ernal Graphics Default 1024x768 pixel XGA Memory 8 32MB shared memory Sound Sigmatel STAC9752 AC97 CODEC Network Interface Modem SENS LT56ADM PC2001 Compliance Wired LAN LAN 10 100 Base T Ethernet Wireless Wireless LAN 802 11b Bluetooth Optional PCMCIA Slot Type I and II Compatible Memory Stick Slot Support up to 128MB Optional Ports IEEE 1394 4 pin USB 2 0 x 2 microphone headphone S PDIF modem RJ...

Page 114: ...1 0 Operating System Microsoft Windows XP 2000 NDIS5 Miniport Driver Media Access Protocol CSMA CA Collision Avoidance with Acknowledgement ACK Security Wired Equivalent Privacy support WEP 64bit 128bit RF Band 2 4 GHz Support Channels 1 13 channel See Regulatory Notice for Channel Use in France Device Transceiver Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum DSSS Modulation Scheme Direct Sequence Spread Spectr...

Page 115: ...e used for wireless LAN differs from country to country In France however use only 4 channels channel 10 11 12 13 when using wireless networks Standard IEEE 802 b Regulation ETSI 300 328 CE Marked Channel Allocation Channel 10 2457 MHz Channel 11 2462 MHz Channel 12 2467 MHz Channel 13 2472 MHz ...

Page 116: ...utput system C Centigrade CD Compact disc CD ROM Compact disc read only memory cm Centimeters COM Communication as in communication port CMOS Complementary metal oxide semiconductor DC Direct current DMA Direct memory access DPMS Display power management signaling DRAM Dynamic random access memory DSTN Double layer super twist nematic ECP Extended capabilities port EPP Enhanced parallel port g gra...

Page 117: ...processor unit ms Millisecond PDF Portable document format PC Personal computer PCI Peripheral component interconnect PCMCIA Personal Computer Memory Card International Association POST Power on self test PNP Plug and play PS 2 Personal System 2 RAM Random access memory ROM Read only memory SVGA Super video graphics array TFT Thin film transistor USB Universal serial bus V Volt VAC Voltage alterna...

Page 118: ... disk The BIOS on your computer is flash BIOS which means that it has been recorded on a flash memory chip that can be updated if needed Boot To start your computer A cold boot resets the entire computer and runs through all computer self tests A warm boot clears out computer memory only Boot disk A disk containing operating system programs required to start your computer A boot disk can be a flop...

Page 119: ...tems and application programs can directly access this memory without using memory management software Disk The device used by the computer to store and retrieve information Disk can refer to a floppy disk hard disk or RAM disk Disk cache A software device that accumulates copies of recently used disk sectors in RAM The application program can then read these copies without accessing the disk This...

Page 120: ... uses to signal the microprocessor when the device needs the microprocessor s services The number of IRQs is limited by industry standards LCD liquid crystal display The LCD screen on your computer differs from the display screen of a desktop monitor Most desktop monitors use CRT cathode ray tube displays which work by moving an electron beam across phosphor dots on the back of the screen The phos...

Page 121: ... including conventional and extended memory You can write to and read from RAM Information stored in RAM is temporary and is erased when the system is turned off Refresh rate The refresh rate is the rate at which the image on the LCD screen is rewritten to the screen A fast refresh rate helps keep the image from flickering Resolution The resolution is the sharpness or clarity of the image on your ...

Page 122: ...tion in ROM to RAM The BIOS can be executed much faster in RAM than in ROM The BIOS remains in shadow RAM until you turn off the computer TFT thin film transistor LCD A TFT LCD uses a separate transistor circuit to control each pixel This technology provides the best resolution for an LCD screen A TFT LCD is also sometimes called an active matrix LCD ...

Page 123: ...s in menus screens and operations you need to refer to this Guide if your notebook s operating system is Windows 2000 Registering Windows 2000 The procedure for registering your Windows presented in the Installation Guide is explained based on Windows XP However because registration procedure for Windows 2000 is similar you can proceed the registration by following the direction displayed on the s...

Page 124: ...If your video CD is not played back automatically locate and run the video file for example DAT file to playback on your video CD Writing Data to CD Applicable to the model equipping with CD RW Descriptions in p24 To write data on a CD Option p 24 section are applicable only to Windows XP For using CD RW drive on Windows 2000 refer to the CD RW manual provided separately with your CD RW Reinstalli...

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