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Recovering the

Computer

This chapter provides recovery

procedures using

the System Recovery CD

when the computer is not

operating properly.

Chapter 7

Summary of Contents for NX15

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: ...roval 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 and the system is fully assembled Wireless devices are not user serviceable Do not modify them in any way Modification to a wir...

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 exa...

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: ...hs used in this user manual may be somewhat different in shape and colour to those of your computer depending on the model of your computer Front View In X05 model status indicators are located on the right side of hot keys Hot Keys p14 Status Indicators p16 Power Button Touchpad p11 Touchpad Buttons Scroll Wheel Speaker LCD Latch Keyboard p8 Memory Stick Slot option p32 Status Indicators p16 Spea...

Page 17: ...model S PDIF port is located on the back of the computer Left View Headphone Jack Microphone Jack CD Drive option p23 USB Port 2 0 S PDIF Port p27 Fan Vent Modem Port p36 LAN Port p37 Monitor Port USB Port 2 0 PCMCIA Slot p30 1394 Port ...

Page 18: ... the hard disk drive will void your warranty To replace the hard disk drive please contact your nearest Samsung Service Centre Wireless LAN module optional is installed in the mini PCI compartment TV Out Port S Video DC Jack Battery p74 Security Lock Port p79 Battery Latches Memory Compartment p77 HDD Compartment Mini PCI Compartment ...

Page 19: ... Insert 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 3 Click Turn Off ...

Page 20: ...g box appears click Shut Down Turn Off to turn off the computer Your unsaved work may be lost 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 lost damaged When you turn on the computer next time it will perform a disk checking process ...

Page 21: ...though the layout of the keys on your computer s keyboard is different from that on a desktop computer s keyboard the keyboard feels like a full sized keyboard when you use it You can use a symbol of if press Fn and F3 simultaneously depending on a kind of keyboard Function Special Purpose Keys Embedded Numeric Keypad Application Key Cursor Screen Control Keys Windows Key Function Key ...

Page 22: ...o drip into the keyboard or you may damage the keyboard Using the Numeric Keypad Your keyboard includes a numeric keypad which is a group of keys that you can set to type numbers and mathematical symbols such as the plus sign A number or 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 ar...

Page 23: ...tween the LCD and external display device when an external display device is connected p68 F6 Mute Mute Turns the audio output on and off F7 S PDIF S PDIF Turns the S PDIF function on and off F11 Num Lock Number Lock Enables the numeric keypad p9 F12 Scroll Scroll Lock Scrolls the screen up and down while the cursor position does not change in some applications Brightness Up Makes the LCD screen b...

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: ...pad 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 obj...

Page 26: ...s not function properly install the touchpad driver provided on the system software CD Scroll Display upper lower left right part of the content within a window Applicable to certain programs only 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: ...leting the following procedure 1 Double click the Sens Keyboard icon on the taskbar 2 Click Browse in the User 1 item Icon Name Function Internet Button Launches Internet Explorer E Mail Button Launches Outlook Express User 1 Button Launches a user defined program WLAN or User 2 Button Turns on and off the wireless LAN function for the models with wireless LAN function Launches a user defined prog...

Page 28: ... models with wireless LAN installed you cannot change the configuration of the User 2 button 3 Select the desired program in Open dialog box and click Open Example Paint 4 Click OK on Key Settings dialog box to save the changes ...

Page 29: ...it is set to scroll the screen up and down while the cursor position does not change in some applications HDD Blinks when the hard disk drive is operating Battery Turns green when the battery is fully charged or when the battery is not installed Turns amber when the battery is being charged Blinks when the battery is not properly installed Power Turns on when the computer is turned on Blinks when ...

Page 30: ...n changing to AC power Brightness Level 8 when changing to battery power Brightness Level 1 To save the battery charge When your computer is operating on battery power adjusting the LCD brightness level to a dimmer setting diminishes the battery power consumption Bad pixels in the LCD The limits of the LCD manufacturing technology allow a maximum of 10 abnormal or bad pixels which do not affect sy...

Page 31: ...n or Fn from the keyboard To adjust using volume control program Click the Volume icon on the taskbar and move the Volume slider to a desired level For advanced volume control options double click the Volume icon and adjust the volume level in the volume control program ...

Page 32: ...pace 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 are sent here Language Bar Switches text input language Start Button Taskbar Shortcut Icons Start Menu Recycle Bin Language Bar System Tray with Clock ...

Page 33: ...clicking Search My Computer Displays the contents of the hard disk the CD ROM drive the network drive s 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 Ru...

Page 34: ... 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 35: ...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 36: ...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 DVD ROM Combo drive Reads a CD DVD and writes a CD DVD Multi Dr...

Page 37: ...ct button and press 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 Medi...

Page 38: ...k OK 6 Select the Windows Media Player and click OK The video starts playing The above procedure only applies to the video CDs that have a dat file as the execution file Playing procedure may be different according to the video CD To write data on a CD You can copy data to a blank CD or create an audio CD An additional CD writing program is supplied on an additional CD 1 Insert a blank CD into the...

Page 39: ... a completed message 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 For more information on creating 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 My Comp...

Page 40: ...me theater system you can enjoy a vivid screen and sound in your home as if you are in a movie theater The following devices are required to enjoy a home theater system 5 1 channel speaker system amplifier speakers round type optical connection cables that can connect to computer s S PDIF jack Purchased separately DVD drive and program Optional DVD title that supports 5 1 channel Purchased separat...

Page 41: ...ices p 68 Step 2 Configuring the digital sound output 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 S PDIF keys have...

Page 42: ...ded with your computer then change the settings as per the following 1 Run Power DVD program and click the Settings icon 2 On the Audio tab set the Speaker Environment 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 43: ...the slot protector Push the eject button of the PCMCIA card slot once to pop it out Push the button again to eject the slot protector 1 Insert a PCMCIA card into the PCMCIA card slot on the side of the computer Ensure that the PCMCIA card is inserted the correct way as incorrect insertion will damage the PCMCIA card slot 2 Windows automatically installs the necessary driver for the card If there i...

Page 44: ...ly Remove Hardware dialog box select the appropriate PCMCIA card and click Stop 3 When Stop a Hardware Device dialog box appears click OK 4 Click Close to close the Safely Remove Hardware dialog box 5 Push eject button of the PCMCIA card slot once and the button pops out 6 Push the button again to eject the PCMCIA card ...

Page 45: ... 3 To remove the memory stick slightly push on the end of the memory stick When the memory stick is ejected pull it out To use a memory stick in other digital devices If you want to use a memory stick with other digital devices such as a digital camera you are recommended to format the memory stick in the digital device If you have formatted the memory stick in the computer you may have to reforma...

Page 46: ...be removed prior to installing the driver If the driver is installed when the Memory Stick Card is installed remove the Memory Stick Card then select Start Control Panel System Hardware tab Device Manager remove Other Device and re install the Memory Stick Card driver using the System Software CD ...

Page 47: ...les folders computer scheduling and system recovery BIOS In windows based mode you can recover the BIOS defaults and change the boot sequence Desktop Desktop management features include changing the font size executing a magnifier function the start menu settings and managing the quick launch icons on the taskbar Security Here you can configure the security settings supported by Windows XP SP2 And...

Page 48: ...used as an example here to show the function of Easybox Configuring Firewall The Windows Firewall prevents unauthorized users from gaining access to your system via the network or the Internet 1 Click Start All Programs Samsung EasyBox EasyBox 2 Click Security from the top menu bar 3 Select Windows Firewall Settings from the Security menu on the left 4 Select a firewall level 5 Click Apply Click t...

Page 49: ...n internet service provider ISP for instructions on how to connect to and disconnect from the Internet 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 50: ...LAN cable 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 51: ...ain 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 52: ...ace and the network settings will be automatically changed accordingly You can easily find out your current IP To configure network setting 1 Connect LAN cable to the computer s LAN port 2 Double click Samsung Network Manager icon on the desktop Or click Start All Programs Samsung Network Manager Samsung Network Manager 3 When you are using DHCP available IP s are displayed in the status dialog bo...

Page 53: ... using DHCP select DHCP check box and click Save If you are using a static IP clear DHCP check box enter appropriate network setting and click Save Ask ISP or network administrator for IP address To change network places You can change network places as below 1 Connect LAN cable to the computer s LAN port and double click Samsung Network Manager icon on the desktop If you used static IP in previou...

Page 54: ...want to change the location setting dialog box click Ok 4 When the network place is changed corresponding place icon is displayed in color and full dialog box appears In the right area of full dialog box network setting is displayed 5 Click Close to close the dialog box Example changing to Office ...

Page 55: ...11g card A wireless LAN interface is an optional device that you can select when you purchase this product You can connect to the Internet over a wireless connection when your computer has a wireless LAN WLAN device To view the installed wireless LAN card click Start Control Panel System Hardware tab Device Manager The images actually displayed may differ from the figures shown in this section acc...

Page 56: ...details see Connecting to computer to computer networks peer to peer or ad hoc on page 45 Connecting to an Access Point AP This section describes how to connect to an AP You can use the network when you are connected to an AP The connection setup is described for a computer running on Windows XP Service Pack 2 If you are using the Windows 2000 system refer to Wireless Network Setup Using the Wirel...

Page 57: ...hen a network key is not defined for a selected AP click on Link to display the warning message box Then click Connect again in the box Now when Connected in AP is displayed and you can access the network Checking the connection status Move the mouse pointer over the Wireless Network Connection icon on the taskbar and the connection status is displayed ...

Page 58: ... Internet connection through a wireless network p 60 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 The connection setup is described for computers running Windows XP Service Pack 2 If you are using the Windows 2000 system refer to Wireless Network Setup Using the Wireless L...

Page 59: ...eferred Networks 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 60: ...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 61: ...samsung is in the Preferred networks item and click OK Now your wireless network setup has been completed 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 ...

Page 62: ...nd click Connect 3 Enter a cryptographic key in the network key box and click Connect If the network key is not configured in Connecting to computer to computer networks peer to peer or ad hoc on page 45 just click Connect without any keystrokes When connected to the wireless network the system displays Connected in the selected network of the Network Connection window ...

Page 63: ...50 Users Manual Checking the connection status Move the mouse pointer over the Wireless Network Connection icon on the taskbar and the connection status is displayed ...

Page 64: ...e 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 disable the 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 wireless LAN configuration pro...

Page 65: ...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 information on the security informat...

Page 66: ...o create a new computer 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 M...

Page 67: ...etwork 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 and click Con...

Page 68: ... wireless network connections For details see Connecting Through a Wired LAN on page 37 and see Connecting Through a Wireless LAN Option on page 42 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 Accessin...

Page 69: ...p 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 network u...

Page 70: ...ter to 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 p...

Page 71: ... 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 attached to...

Page 72: ...le 7 Read 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...

Page 73: ...ternet external network The description for Sharing Internet access is for the operating system Windows XP Service Pack 2 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 Inte...

Page 74: ...ction sharing 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 a...

Page 75: ...mpting 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 system to malf...

Page 76: ...tures including passwords Boot 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 or Moves the cursor up and down between fields or Selects different menus Pressing the Esc key at the Main menu brings you to the Exit menu F5 Scrolls backwards through the opti...

Page 77: ...first booting device when the CD ROM drive is configured as the first booting device by default 1 Select the Boot menu in System Setup 2 Press Enter on Boot Device Priority item 3 Use key to move to the Hard Drive item and press F6 until it is at the very top 4 Press F10 to save the changed configuration and exit System Setup Now you can boot the system with the hard disk drive as the first bootin...

Page 78: ...ter 3 Enter a password press Enter re enter the password for confirmation and press Enter again 4 When a message confirming the password configuration appears in the Setup Notice 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 s...

Page 79: ...ord on boot option to Enabled From now on system booting will not proceed without the 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 deactivate the password ...

Page 80: ...Control Panel Appearance and Themes Change the screen resolution 2 Make changes on the Settings tab of the Display Properties dialog box 3 When you have completed configuration click Apply For XGA models configuring the screen resolution to 1024x768 and the colour quality to Highest 32 bit is recommended For SXGA models configuring the screen resolution to 1400x1050 and the colour quality to Highe...

Page 81: ...he 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 82: ...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 cle...

Page 83: ... Power 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 da...

Page 84: ... 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 saved to the HDD and the monitor and hard disk get turned off By default the power scheme is configured to SAMSUNG mode SAMSUNG mode extends the battery life and optimize...

Page 85: ...or 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 th...

Page 86: ...lect the mode Do nothing Ask me what to do Standby Hibernate Shut down assigned to the Power button and or Esc Rest key Also select the action Do nothing Standby Hibernate associated with closing the computer lid The Rest key is assigned to the Fn Esc Rest key combination See Basic Power Management Schemes on page 70 for a better understanding of Standby and Hibernate modes 5 Click OK to set your ...

Page 87: ...se refer to the system operation environment p114 of this manual and operate and store the battery at room temperature Ejecting and Attaching Battery 1 Shutdown the system and close LCD 2 Put the computer upside down on a flat surface 3 Pull the two battery latches outward then remove the battery In X05 model slide left battery latch outward then remove the battery while holding the right battery ...

Page 88: ... to view the remaining battery charge p10 To monitor on the battery Remove the battery from the computer and press the PUSH button on the battery to view the approximate remaining battery charge Using the battery The battery has an expendable supply so when you use it for a long time the capacity battery life is shortened If the battery life is reduced to under half of the initial time we recommen...

Page 89: ...calibrate the battery complete the following steps Calibration Notes You should start the battery calibration process with a fully charged battery battery status LED is green However the power meter may not show 100 Before you commence the battery calibration process you should fully charge then fully discharge and finally fully recharge the battery again 1 Disconnect the AC power adapter after tu...

Page 90: ...module Before removing replacing the memory module turn the system off completely Do not replace the memory module when the system is in Standby Hibernate mode 1 Using a screwdriver open the memory module compartment cover on the bottom of the computer 2 Push the memory module tabs outward to pop the memory module upwards Carefully pull the module out at an angle of about 30 screw ...

Page 91: ... Ensure the notch on the memory module corresponds with the notch on the socket 2 Push the memory module in until the module clicks into place If the memory module is not fixed completely gently push the memory down while pressing the memory module tabs outward 3 Close and fix the memory module compartment cover using a screwdriver ...

Page 92: ...o be purchased separately The shape and methods of use may differ depending on the manufacturer Please refer to the manual provided with the security lock for proper use Connect a security lock cable to a fixed object and to the security lock port on the back of the computer Any damage to the machine caused by using a locking security device is not covered under warranty ...

Page 93: ... check the vents and remove any accumulated dust on the 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 ...

Page 94: ... your computer turn off your computer unplug it immediately and do the following If you spill liquid on the keyboard drain as much of the liquid from the keyboard as possible Be careful not to let the liquid drip onto the LCD panel Allow the system to dry for several days before trying to use it If you spill liquid on an external keyboard or keypad unplug it and drain as much of the liquid as poss...

Page 95: ... Computer for Long Periods If you will not be using the computer for a long period of time a month or more you should discharge the battery completely then remove the battery from the computer This extends the life of the battery ...

Page 96: ...oceed as follows Click Start All Programs Norton AntiVirus Norton AntiVirus 2003 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 Help and Support Frequently Asked Questions To view FAQ s on your computer please visit www samsungpc com Reinstalling Software If for some reason you...

Page 97: ...e 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 98: ... 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 Convert di...

Page 99: ... 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 A...

Page 100: ...ice 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 Chan...

Page 101: ...nel 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 to Using External Display Devices p 68 Q18 When I pressed Fn F4 LCD CRT keys the screen resolution is changed A This problem may oc...

Page 102: ...odem 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 Tel...

Page 103: ...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 shape of the telephone plug m...

Page 104: ... 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 105: ... right button of 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 with wired LAN while also using wireless...

Page 106: ...formance and Maintenance System Hardware tab Device Manager Network adapters Wireless LAN adapter If there is a yellow exclamation mark please reinstall the device driver with the system software CD A4 Referring to A2 of Q3 Check that the network bridge configuration is correct Q2 The signal strength is excellent but I cannot connect to the network Even if the signal strength is excellent the netw...

Page 107: ...reless LAN function is off turn it on For Windows XP verify that the wireless network connection has been set to Enable in Start Control Panel Network Connections When a wireless LAN button is present verify that the wireless LAN button has been switched on Refer to Hot Keys p 14 A2 Verify whether the same network key encryption key has been entered in both the AP and the computer The network key ...

Page 108: ...ther apart from each other Ex Ch1 Ch5 Ch9 Ch13 When an AP s SSID Service Set ID option is set to Hide you cannot search for that AP on the computer We recommend canceling the Hide option for an AP The SSID is a name for distinguishing one wireless LAN from another wireless LAN It is recommended using Long Preamble Preamble is a signal for data transmission synchronization Short Preamble may be sup...

Page 109: ...ure that Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings is selected This may happen when a third party wireless network setup program e g PROSet other than Windows XP default program is installed For setting up a wireless network using the Windows XP program this option should be selected Q6 When connecting to a computer to computer Ad Hoc network I cannot connect to another computer connec...

Page 110: ...the wireless or the wired network in turn with the same IP address you have to Disable whichever network device will not be using in the network connection of the Control Panel Q10 The wireless LAN does not operate properly when there are other products operating in the 2 4GHz band A1 Since IEEE 802 11b and IEEE 802 11g equipment uses a common frequency or the ISM band channel interference may occ...

Page 111: ...ows 2000 check that the network authentication mode is configured to Share in the security settings of the wireless LAN program PROSet For more network authentication procedures ask your AP Access Point administrator A4 For a model with an installed 11b card check the wireless LAN driver version installed on your computer Click Start Control Panel System Hardware tab Device Manager Under Network a...

Page 112: ...Troubleshooting 99 A The AEGIS Protocol is a security authentication protocol that is automatically installed when PROSet is installed and does not affect the operation of other programs ...

Page 113: ...a game 1 Press touchpad right button on the desktop 2 Click Graphic Options Panel Fit Enable 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 game Q5 Fn F4 LCD CRT Key combination does not work A Wh...

Page 114: ...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 display devices then the screen is displayed properly When you press those keys while no external display device is connected the screen will blink for a short time and then display properly Q11 When I played Combat Flight Simulator 3 ...

Page 115: ...ecurity settings for 2 In the Privacy tab of Internet Properties click on Settings from Block pop ups 3 Enter a URL to want to allow pop ups into Address of Web site to allow and click on Add 4 You will find that the entered address is added to the allowed sites list The next time you connect to the Web site you will see pop ups appearing When you need to re block a permitted site select the Web s...

Page 116: ...Windows Firewall If you want to add a program to Programs and Services click on Add Program and select it A2 Set up Windows Automatic Updates This automatically downloads and installs critical updates via the Internet to keep your computer up to date 1 Click on Automatic Updates in Start Control Panel Security Center Manage security settings for 2 From general tab of Automatic Updates window selec...

Page 117: ...nti virus program that your computer is able to identify Check the following programs which Windows can detect and select one from the list A list of anti virus programs that Windows can detect Symantec Norton Anti Virus NetworkAssociates McAfee TrendMicro ComputerAssociates Panda Kaspersky Ahnlabs AhnLab The list is subject to change Visit the Web site www microsoft com regularly to check the lat...

Page 118: ... files such as the registry A problem occurs after installing a new program Creating a Restore Point Restore points are created at predetermined times and at times of significant system events such as when a program or a driver is installed You can also decide when to create your own restore points There has to more than 200MB of free space on the hard disk drive If the disk space is insufficient ...

Page 119: ...han click Create A restore point has been created Returning your computer to an earlier restore point The procedures to return your computer to an earlier restore point when a problem has occurred are described below 1 Click Start All Programs Accessories System Tools System Restore 2 Select Restore my computer to an earlier time and then click Next ...

Page 120: ...eted dialog click OK Your computer has been restored to the selected restore point Undoing the last restoration The procedures to undo a restoration are described below 1 Click Start All Programs Accessories System Tools System Restore 2 Select Undo my last restoration and then click Next 3 Confirm the restoration information to undo and than click Next System Restore shuts down Windows and starts...

Page 121: ... CD Insert the system software CD into the CD ROM drive The initial screen appears automatically Standard Installation This displays a list of drivers or programs that are not currently installed on your computer from the system software CD provided All necessary components are installed using the factory defaults Minimum Installation This displays the components driver Windows programs etc that i...

Page 122: ... display the drivers and programs that need to be installed 3 Click OK The drivers and programs are automatically installed as factory defaults The components of Standard Installation can vary depending on the model In figure 3 to add components to the installation click Cancel and select the component s that you want to install and then click on Install Now 4 When done restart the system ...

Page 123: ...einstalling Window may delete the data on the hard disk drive such as files programs etc In order to minimize damage from data loss 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 When you have set a booting password You are asked to enter your booting password after restarting the system dur...

Page 124: ...ers or applications do not need to be reinstalled 4 After the system has restarted the message Press any key to boot from CD appears Do not press any key at this time After a while the partition configuration screen appears To not change the partition press Enter What is partition configuration Partition configuration is a function that devides the hard disk drive into one or several partitions No...

Page 125: ...mputer name and the administrator password appears Enter the computer name and the administrator password and click Next 9 When the Date and Time Settings window appears click Next Setup will continue 10 When the system restarts to display Press any key to boot from CD do not press any key When you see the Windows desktop this means that the installation process is completed Remove the system reco...

Page 126: ...urrent file system press Enter 5 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 6 After the installation process copies the necessary folders for the Windows installation restart the system and the message Press any key to boot from CD is displayed You do not need to enter anything In a m...

Page 127: ...memory 8 64MB 1024x768 pixels XGA 1400x1050 pixels SXGA Sound Sigmatel STAC 9752 AC97 CODEC Network Interface Modem SENS LT56ADW Wired LAN 10 100 Base T Ethernet Wireless 802 11b or 802 11b g Optional PCMCIA Slot Type I and II Compatible Memory Stick Slot Supports up to 128MB Ports IEEE1394 4 pin USB 2 0 x2 Microphone Headphone S PDIF Modem RJ 11 Wired LAN RJ 45 Monitor TV Out S Video Options Li I...

Page 128: ...work administrator Radio Specifications The transmission rate may differ from the actual transmission rate Item Detailed Specifications Physical Specifications Dimensions Width X Height 59 75 X 44 45 mm operation temperature and humidity Same as system operation Temperature 0 C 70 C Humidity less than 85 Power Specification Power Saving Mode 135 mW Receiving Mode 1 0 W Transmission Mode 1 6 W Powe...

Page 129: ...e WPA and CCX certificates Windows patch KB826942 or PROSet may be required depending on the network settings For information on the PROSet installation refer to Wireless Network Setup Using the Wireless LAN Setup Program p 51 For more information ask your network administrator Item Detailed Specifications Physical Specifications Dimensions Width X Height 59 75 X 44 45 mm operation temperature and...

Page 130: ... In France however use only 4 channels channel 10 11 12 13 when using wireless networks Standard IEEE 802 11g Regulation ETSI 300 328 CE Marked Channel Allocation Channel 10 2457 MHz Channel 11 2462 MHz Channel 12 2467 MHz Channel 13 2472 MHz RF Band 2 4GHz ISM band Support Channels 1 13 channel See Regulatory Notice for Channel Use in France Device Transceiver Standard Output Power 5 mW Transmiss...

Page 131: ...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 132: ...oprocessor 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 altern...

Page 133: ...rd 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 fl...

Page 134: ...ms 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 i...

Page 135: ...ce 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 ph...

Page 136: ...ncluding 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 LC...

Page 137: ...cation 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 138: ...nces 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 th...

Page 139: ...o your CD drive The associated application program will start automatically and playback the audio or video files 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 To write data on a CD p 25 section are applicable only to Windows XP For usi...

Page 140: ...Getting Started This chapter provides basic information for using this computer System overview and methods for general use are provided Chapter 1 Chapter 1 ...

Page 141: ...rs Speaker L Speaker R Touchpad Touchpad Button Power Button Status Indicators Keyboard Hot Keys This manual explains the usage of both X05 and X15 models However figures and explana tions in this manual are based on X15 model In X05 model status indicators are located on the right side of hot keys N N No ot te e ...

Page 142: ...CD Drive Optional refer to P 3 2 USB Port 2 0 S PDIF Jack Microphone Jack Headphone Jack Fan Vents Modem Port LAN Port Monitor Port USB Port 2 0 PCMCIA Card Slot 1394 Port 4Pin In X05 model S PDIF port is located on the back of the computer N No ot te e ...

Page 143: ...e contact your service center The Mini PCI compartment is used for the installation of the optional wireless LAN module DC In Port Security Lock Port Battery Battery Latch Fan Vents Mini PCI Compartment HDD Compartment Memory Compartment N No ot te e In X05 model S PDIF port is located on the right side of TV out port N No ot te e ...

Page 144: ...ress and then release the power button to turn the system on Turning Off 1 Click the Start button on the Taskbar 2 Select Turn Off Computer 3 Click Turn Off from the Turn Off Computer window After doing so when you turn the system on the system examination program is executed automatically After doing so when you turn the system on the system examination program is executed automatically C Ca au u...

Page 145: ...nd change user accounts are provided below Registering a new user 1 Click Start Control Panel 2 Click User Accounts Create a new account 3 Type a name for the new account and click Next 4 Select the account type and click Create Account The new user account has been created Changing users 1 Click Start Log Off 2 Click Switch User 3 In the Windows Log On window select the desired user name ...

Page 146: ... select and tap the touchpad once The click operation is also used to move the cursor during document operations Double click Run Function Place a finger on the touchpad move the pointer on the screen to the item to run and quickly tap your finger on the touchpad twice Or double click the left touchpad button Touchpad Buttons Two buttons below the touchpad provide iden tical functions to buttons o...

Page 147: ...icon in the Control Panel C Ca au ut ti io on n N No ot te e If the scroll function does not appear to work insert and run the system software CD click Install Driver in the Menu select Touchpad Driver and click Install N No ot te e Drag Move Select Click and hold the left touchpad button over the point you wish to drag and drag your finger to the desired location while holding down the touchpad b...

Page 148: ...pended mode press power button Used to check the power supply and the battery charge 1 Power Supply Status When operating on battery power When operating on AC power 2 Remaining Battery Charge Level Used to type the Euro currency symbol Switches the display between the LCD and an external display device when an external display device is connected P 6 8 Turns sound On Off Turns the S PDIF function...

Page 149: ...n while the cursor position remains fixed in some applications Increases the audio volume Decreases the audio volume Turns the LCD screen brighter Turns the LCD screen dimmer Same function as the right button of the touchpad Moves to the screen above or below or moves the cursor to the beginning or end of the sentence Key Key Name Function Key Com binations Key Name Function ...

Page 150: ...ttings to save the changes Internet key Runs Internet Explorer E mail key Runs the Internet e mail client program Example Outlook Express User 1 button Used to specify frequently used programs To specify a pro gram as a frequently used program follow these steps User 2 button or wireless LAN button Turns the optional wireless LAN function on off Using Wireless LAN Button Loading or unloading wirel...

Page 151: ...n while the cursor position does not change in some applications HDD Blinks when the hard disk drive is operating Battery Turns green when the battery is fully charged or when the battery is not installed Turns amber when the battery is being charged Blinks when the battery is not properly installed Power Turns on when the computer is turned on Blinks when the computer is in Standby mode 1 12 Manu...

Page 152: ...power Brightness Level 8 when changing to battery power Brightness Level 1 N No ot te e Saving the battery charge When your computer is operating on battery power adjusting the LCD brightness level to a dimmer level decreases the battery power consumption Bad pixels on the LCD The limits of the LCD manufacturing technology allow a maximum of 10 abnormal or bad pixels which do not affect system per...

Page 153: ...d to adjust the audio volume Using the Volume Control Program On the taskbar click the Volume icon and adjust the slide bars For advanced volume control options double click the Volume icon and adjust the settings in the Master Volume dialog box Adjusting the Volume ...

Page 154: ...back Place the legs naturally If necessary use a cushion to provide extra back support Avoid working postures that require twisting the body or neck Lighting Soft indirect lighting is recommended Position the display panel so that external light does not reflect off the screen Use curtains if necessary Work Habits Take periodic breaks and stretch out stiff muscles regularly Look outside the window...

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Page 156: ...Introducing Windows This chapter provides basic information on using the computer s main operating system Windows Chapter 2 Chapter 2 ...

Page 157: ... for efficiently computer use Windows XP Tour A tour of the 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 Click the Title An explanation will appear on the lower part of the screen ...

Page 158: ...tart 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 Enables switching between English other languages text inputs and provides other text input services Start Menu Start Button Taskbar System Tray with Clock Language Bar Recycle Bin Desktop Icons You can directly...

Page 159: ... and floppy disks It can also be used to search and open files and folders Enables users to configure settings on the computer Provides on line help information on Windows and troubleshooting Enables users to search for information in files or the Internet Runs programs or documents My Computer Control Panel Help and Support Search Run Fixed Items Internet Browser Electronic Mail Program This Fold...

Page 160: ...rom 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 the Toolbar to view the entire structure Click ag...

Page 161: ...rding computer use Click Start Help and Support Related help information appears when a search keyword is entered Displays Help Index Help Topics Troubleshooting Information Connect to Support Center The computer has to be connected to the Internet Computer information can be viewed and the problem can be diagnosed ...

Page 162: ... documents using WordPad is provided here Creating a New Document 1 Click Start All Programs Accessories WordPad 2 Create and edit your document For more information about WordPad refer to on line Help Saving a Document 1 Select File from the Menu and click Save 2 Click on the Save in field to specify a folder to save the file in enter the name of the file in the File Name field and click Save Sav...

Page 163: ...n Printing a Document To print a document connect a printer to the computer For more information about connecting and configuring a printer please refer to the printer manual To print a WordPad document 1 Turn on the printer and insert paper 2 Open the WordPad file to print 3 Select File from the Menu and select Print 4 Click Properties adjust the printer options accordingly and click OK 5 In Prin...

Page 164: ...Using The Computer This chapter investigates various different functions of the computer and provides information on using the related application programs for them Chapter 3 Chapter 3 ...

Page 165: ... button on right side of the CD drive 2 When the tray slides out place a CD onto it and push down until it clicks 3 Push the CD tray in gently The CD will run automatically To eject a CD when the CD drive is out of order or the system is turned off unfold a paper clip and insert the unfolded end of the clip into the hole and press until the CD tray opens To clean a CD or DVD title clean the disc w...

Page 166: ... the computer or the Internet Click Start Windows Media Player Or click Start All Programs Accessories Entertainment Windows Media Player If you maximize or restore down the window while playing a media such as an audio CD on Media Player the screen may not displayed properly for a moment Features Playlist pane Playback Control area C Ca au ut ti io on n ...

Page 167: ...ck OK to play the audio CD To Play a Video CD 1 Insert a video CD into the CD drive 2 When a video window appears double click the MPEGAV folder 3 Double click the DAT file 4 When a warning window appears click the Open with button 5 In the new window click Select Program from List and click OK 6 Select the Windows Media Player and click OK The video will start playing ...

Page 168: ...2 Click Open Writable CD Folder and click OK The CD ROM drive window appears automatically 3 Click Start My Computer 4 Select drag and drop folders or files to copy onto the CD ROM drive window Click Write Files to CD in the CD ROM drive window CD ROM drive window 2 Click Write Files to CD 1 Drag and drop folders or files to copy My Computer window ...

Page 169: ...ill appear and the CD ROM drive will open automatically For more information on copying CDs Click Start Help and Support Enter CD copy in the search field and click the Search button To create an audio CD Run the Windows Media Player click the Help menu and select Using Windows Media Player Using CDs Creating your own CDs To create your own CD N No ot te e ...

Page 170: ...ely DVD drive and DVD program Optional DVD titles that support the 5 1 channel Purchased sepearately To Enjoy Home Theater S PDIF Port Your computer supports 5 1 channel output which is a basic function for home theater systems and DVD drive It provides 3D surround sound and vivid screen N No ot te e Step 1 Connect 5 1 channel speaker system to your computer 1 Connect an amplifier to the S PDIF po...

Page 171: ...stall the Power DVD program from the DVD Installation CD separately supplied and then change the settings as directed in these steps 1 Run Power DVD and click the Settings button 2 On the Audio tab set the Speaker Environment setting to Use SPDIF and click OK Now you can enjoy home theater using DVD titles C Ca au ut ti io on n The S PDIF setting also can be changed in the Sound and Audio Device p...

Page 172: ...ed with the card To remove PCMCIA card a Double click Safely Removes Hardware icon in Taskbar b Select the appropriate PCMCIA card and click Stop button c When Safe to remove Hardware window appears click OK d Press Eject button at PCMCIA card slot once then the button pops out e Press the projected button to eject the PCMCIA card You cannot use a ZV card and a PCMCIA III card through the PCMCIA c...

Page 173: ...ommended to format the memory stick in the digital device If you have formatted the memory stick in the computer you may have to reformat it in the digital device To protect data in a memory stick To prevent overwriting or deleting the data in the memory stick move the slide lock to the Lock position To remove a memory stick after an operation such as format copy and delete in the Windows 2000 ope...

Page 174: ...the BIOS defaults and change the boot sequence Desktop Desktop management features include changing the font size execut ing a magnifier function the start menu settings and managing the quick launch icons on the taskbar Security Here you can configure the security settings supported by Windows XP SP2 And you can change the configuration of the firewall settings Windows automatic updates and block...

Page 175: ...nauthorized users from gaining access to your system via the network or the Internet 1 Click Start All Programs Samsung EasyBox EasyBox 2 Click Security from the top menu bar 3 Select Windows Firewall Settings from the Security menu on the left 4 Select a firewall level 5 Click Apply Click the User Setting button for advanced features including exceptions and permissions ...

Page 176: ...Connecting to the Internet This chapter provides instructions on connecting to the Internet Chapter 4 Chapter 4 ...

Page 177: ...mmunication network service such as ADSL and VDSL Service has to be applied for and received from a High speed communication network service provider Receiving Internet service may require support from specific devices Contact the service provider for details Option 3 Connecting using a wired LAN Use a LAN cable that is already installed in your office or building Option 4 Connecting using a wirel...

Page 178: ...line 2 To connect the modem to the Internet and use e mail you have to apply to an Internet Service Provider ISP for an Internet service For more account information please contact your ISP Ask your ISP about Internet fees and the disconnection procedure If the Internet connection is not disconnected properly additional telephone charges may incur N No ot te e ...

Page 179: ...Control Panel 3 Select Network and Internet Connections in the Control Panel window 4 Click Network Connections in the Network and Internet Connections window 5 In the Network Connections window point the mouse pointer to Local Area Network and click the right touchpad button Select Properties from the popup menu that appears 6 In the General tab of the Local Area Connection Properties window chec...

Page 180: ...the General tab of the Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties window If DHCP is used click Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically on the General tab IP addresses and other information necessary for configuration can be obtained from the network administrator 9 Once all of the information is entered in the Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties window click OK to f...

Page 181: ...he network settings will be automatically changed accordingly You can easily find out your current IP To configure network setting 1 Connect LAN cable to the computer s LAN port 2 Double click Samsung Network Manager icon on the desktop Or click Start All Programs Samsung Network Manager Samsung Network Manager 3 When you are using DHCP available IP s are displayed in the status dialog box Click C...

Page 182: ...e network place is changed corresponding place icon is displayed in color and full dialog box appears In the right area of full dialog box network setting is displayed 5 Click Close to close the dialog box To configure network setting of some place other than current place click the place icon and configure each network device If you are using DHCP select DHCP check box and click Save If you are u...

Page 183: ...trol Panel Network and Internet Connections Network Connections Local Area Connection press the right button of the touchpad and then select Properties 2 Select the Internet Protocol TCP IP item and then click Properties 3 In the Alternate Configuration tab click User configured and then enter the appropriate values for the following IP address Subnet mask Default gateway Preferred and alternate D...

Page 184: ...you can wirelessly connect 2 or more computers that have wireless LAN modules See Page 4 11 Connecting to com puter to computer networks peer to peer or ad hoc The description in this section concerns the Intel R PRO Wireless LAN 2100 3B Mini PCI Adapter hereafter referred to as a 11b card and the Intel R PRO Wireless 2200BG Network Connection device hereafter referred to as a 11g card A wireless ...

Page 185: ...access the network The connection setup is described for a computer running on Windows XP Service Pack 2 If you are using the Windows 2000 system refer to P 4 15 Wireless Network Setup Using the Wireless LAN Setup Program For more detailed infor mation such as the network key encryption key ask your network administrator N No ot te e Checking the connection status Move the mouse pointer over the W...

Page 186: ...gh a wireless network P 4 24 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 Step 1 Setting up a computer to computer network 1 Right click on the Wireless Network Connection icon on the taskbar and select View Available Wireless Networks 2 Click Change the order of Preferred...

Page 187: ... the network name e g samsung and unselect The key is provided for me automatically Enter the encryption 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 represe...

Page 188: ...4 13 Chapter 4 Connecting to the Internet 7 Check that the configured network name e g samsung is in the Preferred net works item and click OK Now your wireless network setup has been completed ...

Page 189: ...r a cryptographic key in the network key box and click Connect When connected to the wireless network the system displays Connected in the selected network of the Network Connection window If the network key is not configured in Connecting to computer to computer networks peer to peer or ad hoc on P 4 11 just click Connect without any keystrokes N No ot te e Checking the connection status Move the...

Page 190: ...and install the wireless LAN configuration program Step 2 Using the wireless LAN configuration program PROSet Double click the wireless LAN program icon on the taskbar Or Click Start All Programs Intel Network Adapters Intel PROSet for Wireless Configure wireless network settings in PROSet following the procedures below To connect to an Access Point To connect to an access point or existing comput...

Page 191: ...information on the security information check the security settings of the access point or ask your wireless network administrator To connect to an existing computer to computer Ad Hoc network enter the password configured when creating the computer to computer network for the first time You do not need to enter network authentication and key index Security Settings Network Authentication The netw...

Page 192: ...dden 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 N No ot te e What is a network name SSID Network name SSID is a name that a wireless adapter uses for identifying con nection Enter the name of a computer to computer network e g samsung or the name of the access point to connect to The netw...

Page 193: ... 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 shared files and folders from another computer Network services are provided for the computers that are connected to the net work through wired or wireless network connections See Pages 4 4 4 9 Configuring Network Environment Settings N No ot...

Page 194: ...sharing and security field select Share this folder on the network enter the share name and click OK The file and folder sharing configuration has been completed It has the same security effect as that of the Network Setup Wizard This screen does not appear if Internet Sharing Network Wizard has been installed in the computer to computer wireless network environment N No ot te e C Ca au ut ti io o...

Page 195: ...art My Computer Under Other Places click My Network Places in your computer 2 Click View workgroup computers and click the desired computer to 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 N No ot te e ...

Page 196: ...Step 1 Configure printer sharing in the computer connected to the printer Step 2 Add and use the shared printer in other computers on the network Step 1 Configuring Printer Sharing 1 From the computer connected to the printer click Start Printers and Faxes 2 Right click the printer you want to share and click Sharing 3 Select Share this printer enter a share name for the shared printer and click O...

Page 197: ...t 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 attached to another comput er and click Next 5 Select Browse for a printer and click Next 6 Select the workgroup or computer select the desired printer and click Next If you cannot find the desired printer try again after a while ...

Page 198: ...er 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 printer ...

Page 199: ...ction Step 1 Configuring Internet Sharing Configuring a shared Internet connection on the computer connected to the Internet 1 Click Start Control Panel Network and Internet Connections Network Connections 2 Right click on the device connected to the Internet the external network and select Properties To share an Internet connection the computers should be connected to a comput er to computer peer...

Page 200: ...e net work 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 the Internet through the shared Internet c...

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Page 202: ...System Management This chapter provides information on efficient computer management Chapter 5 Chapter 5 ...

Page 203: ...slower than normal To use the SAMSUNG mode after reinstalling Windows install the PowerCFG pro gram using the system software CD Celeron CPU Intel Speed Step function is not supported Monitor Off The LCD display goes into Power Saving mode after the specified period of time Hard Disk Off The Hard Disk goes into Power Saving mode after the specified period of time Standby Mode If the computer is no...

Page 204: ...formance and Maintenance Power Options and select the Advanced tab When the Power button is configured to put the system into Power Saving Mode manually shutting down the computer requires the Power button to be pressed and held for more than 4 seconds C Ca au ut ti io on n Configure the Power button function Configure the Fn function ...

Page 205: ... manual and operate and store the battery at room temperature Ejecting and Attaching Battery 1 Shutdown system and close LCD 2 Put the computer upside down 3 Pull the two battery latches outward then remove the battery 4 To install the battery again slide the battery into the system as below The battery latch moves inward and fixes the battery automatically C Ca au ut ti io on n battery latch In X...

Page 206: ... an expendable supply so when you use it for a long time the capaci ty battery life is shortened If the battery life time is reduced to under half of the initial time we recommend that you purchase a new battery to use Battery Warning You will hear an alarm when the remaining battery charge is under 10 Connect the power cable or turn off the computer and install a fully charged battery When the re...

Page 207: ... is called battery calibration The procedure to calibrate the battery is described below 1 Turn off the computer and disconnect the AC power 2 Turn on the computer and press F2 to enter into System Setup 3 Select Smart Battery Calibration in the Boot Menu and press Enter to start The calibration process usually takes 3 to 5 hours depending on the remaining battery charge 4 When the calibration pro...

Page 208: ...nstalled Before replacing the memory module turn the system off completely Do not replace the memory module when the system is in Rest Mode 1 Using a screwdriver open the memory module compartment cover on the bottom of the system 2 Push the memory module tabs outward to pop the memory module outward Pull the module out at an angle of about 30 Screws N No ot te e ...

Page 209: ... it into the slot at a 30 angle 4 Push the memory module in until the module clicks into place If the memory module is not fixed completely push the module while pressing the memory mod ule tabs outward 5 Close and fix the memory module compartment cover using a screwdriver ...

Page 210: ...ing it in a pub lic place The locking device needs to be purchased separately The shape and meth ods of use may differ depending on the manufacturer Please refer to the manual provided with the security lock for proper use Connect a security lock cable to a fixed object and to the security lock port on the back of the computer ...

Page 211: ... not pressed by a book or heavy objects The LCD may get damaged When traveling by plane use a bag designed for notebook PCs and hand carry the computer Allow the computer and disks to pass through security X rays but do not pass the computer and disks through metal detectors Do not use the computer during take off and landing Make sure the eject button of PCMCIA card slot is locked ...

Page 212: ...Customizing your computer This chapter provides information how to use the system setup customizinig screen settings Chapter 6 Chapter 6 ...

Page 213: ...oting screen appears press F2 3 The initial System Setup screen will appear in a moment Tab Shift Tab or Enter selects field System Time 10 21 53 System Date 04 26 2003 Primary Master 30006MB Secondary Master CD ROM CPU Type XXXXXXXX CPU Speed XXXX GHz Sysem Memory 640KB Extended Menory XXXXXXKB BIOS Version XXXXXXXX Micom Version XXXXXXXX 6 2 Manual Setup Menu Help Displays help information on th...

Page 214: ...nformation on System Setup menus or options please refer to Help on the right side of the screen System Setup Navigation Keys N No ot te e Displays the Help window Exits the current sub menu or opens the Exit menu Moves between menus Selects a field or opens a sub menu Saves changes and exits System Setup Moves up and down between fields Changes the value of the current field Restores default valu...

Page 215: ...etup see Page 6 2 2 On the Set Supervisor Password item press Enter 3 Enter a password press Enter re enter the password for confirmation and press Enter again 4 When a message confirming the password configuration appears in the Setup Notice window press Enter Supervisor Password controls access to the setup utility Supervisor Password Is Clear User Password Is Clear HDD 0 Password Clear Set Supe...

Page 216: ...et User Password item press Enter and complete step 3 4 of Configuring the Supervisor Password Activating the Booting Password Before activating the booting password the supervisor password must have been configured Set the Password on boot option to Enabled From now on you must enter the password to boot the system Deactivating the Password 1 On the password to delete press Enter e g supervisor p...

Page 217: ...he key to move to the Hard Drive item and press F6 key until it is at the very top 4 Press F10 to save the changed configuration and exit System Setup Now you can boot the system with the hard disk drive as the first booting device Select system boot options Boot Device Priority NumLock Off Enable Keypad By NumLock Summary screen Disabled Boot time Diagnostic Screen Disabled PXE Oprom Always Scree...

Page 218: ...ress touchpad right button on the desktop and click Properties 2 Make changes on the Settings tab of the Display Properties dialog 3 When you have completed configuration click Apply XGA models configuring the Screen resolution to 1024x768 and the Color quality to Highest 32 bit is recommended SXGA models configuring the Screen resolution to 1400x1050 and the Color quality to Highest 32 bit is rec...

Page 219: ... 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 on...

Page 220: ... will be LCD CRT LCD CRT TV LCD TV CRT TV LCD CRT TV whenev er 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 c...

Page 221: ...n you first run Norton AntiVirus the Norton AntiVirus Configuration window pops up If you complete the configuration and your computer connect to network you can download and install the latest updates via the network When the live update is done virus scanning starts automatically To stop scanning click on Stop If you didn t configure the Norton AntiVirus program a security alert icon appears in ...

Page 222: ...Recovering the Computer This chapter provides recovery procedures using the System Recovery CD when the computer is not operating properly Chapter 7 Chapter 7 ...

Page 223: ...ts are created at predetermined times and at times of significant system events such as when a program or a driver is installed You can also decide when to create your own restore points There has to be more than 200MB of free space on the hard disk drive If the disk space is insufficient a saved restore point might be deleted You are recommended to create a restore point when you have purchased a...

Page 224: ...tem Restore shuts down Windows and starts the restoration processes 5 After the restoration is complete Windows restarts In the System Restore completed dialog box click OK Your computer has been restored to the selected restore point Undoing the last restoration The procedures to undo a restoration are described below 1 Click Start All Programs Accessories System Tools System Restore 2 Select Und...

Page 225: ...programs that are not currently installed on your computer from the system software CD provided All necessary components are installed using the factory defaults Minimum Installation This displays the components driver Windows programs etc that if not installed may cause problems with the system performance You can install only required components Custom Installation You can customize the installa...

Page 226: ... to display the drivers and programs that need to be installed 3 Click OK The drivers and programs are automatically installed as factory defaults The components of Standard Installation can vary depending on the model 4 When done restart the system In figure 3 to add components to the installation click Cancel and select the component s that you want to install and then click on Install Now N No ...

Page 227: ...er to minimize damage from data loss please remember to always back up data C Ca au ut ti io on n With the system recovery CD you can reinstall Windows XP only To return the system to the state of shipment reinstall the device drivers and programs with the system software CD after reinstalling Windows XP with the system recovery CD Reinstalling Window may delete the data on the hard disk drive suc...

Page 228: ...Options window appears click Next 8 When a window that requires your name and organization pops up enter your name and the organization and click Next In the Windows XP Professional edition an additional window that requires thecomputer name and the administrator password appears Enter the computer name and the administrator password and click Next 9 When the Date and Time Settings window appears ...

Page 229: ... the installation process copies the necessary folders for the Windows instal lation restart the system and the message Press any key to boot from CD is displayed You do not need to enter anything In a moment the Windows XP installation screen will appear to proceed with the installation 7 Follow the instructions of the Windows XP installation wizard to continue with the installation When the inst...

Page 230: ...the 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 Q2The 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 End Task in...

Page 231: ...ng 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 Convert display devices on Graphics controller properties dialog Refer to Using External Display Devices P 6 8 A3 Press Ctrl Alt F1 keys to change t...

Page 232: ...e A2 Set the display to Dual Display Clone as follows then play a DVD or an MPEG file 1 Press touchpad right button on the desktop 2 Click Graphic Options Graphic Properties Devices tab 3 Select Dual Display Clone then select Same display configuration driven on bothdisplays check box 4 Click OK A3 If above methods do not solve the problem change the setting to display only on the LCD Q11 Fn F4 LC...

Page 233: ...splay mode A Set to extended desktop again on Graphics Controller Properties dialog Refer to Using External Display Devices P 6 8 Q17 When I changed the screen resolution in extended screen mode and restarted the computer the screen is not displayed properly A This problem may occur when the display is set to Restart the computer before applying the new display settings Start Control Panel Appeara...

Page 234: ...g 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 Telephone Line item Depending...

Page 235: ...ab 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 shape of the telephone plug may differ according to the country you have to purchase and use the appropriate telephone plug for that particular country Q4 How do I receive a fax while the system is in power saving mode Rest mo...

Page 236: ... connections 2 Click the 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 ...

Page 237: ... Performance and Maintenance System Hardware tab Device Manager Network adapters Wireless LAN adapter If there is a yellow exclamation mark please reinstall the device driver with the system software CD A4 Referring to A2 of Q3 check that the network bridge configuration is correct Q2 The signal strength is excellent but I cannot connect to the net work Even if the signal strength is excellent the...

Page 238: ... the wireless LAN function of the computer is on by doing the fol lowing If the wireless LAN function is off turn it on For Windows XP verify that the wireless network connection has been set to Enable in Start Control Panel Network Connections When a wireless LAN button is present verify that the wireless LAN button has been switched on Refer to Hot Keys P 1 17 A2 Verify whether the same network ...

Page 239: ...y 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 envi ronment When several APs are present simultaneously check the channel setting for each AP When different APs are using nearby channels interference may occur between electronic waves Set the APs channels further apart from each other Ex C...

Page 240: ...nce System Hardware tab Device Manager Network adapters and select the wireless LAN adapter Right click the network adaptor and select Disable from the popup menu Then right click over the network adaptor and select Enable after a short wait to check that the device is operating properly A4 Right click the My computer icon and select Manage When the Computer Management window appears double click ...

Page 241: ...10 0 0 1 10 0 0 254 and Subnet mask 255 255 255 0 and then try again Q7 When using a computer to computer Ad Hoc network some times I cannot search the access point A It may happen occasionally when you are using a computer to computer Ad Hoc network connection Even if you cannot find some access points the com puter to computer Ad Hoc network is operating properly Click Refresh to view the latest...

Page 242: ...le Check the properties of the AP in the wireless network settings If the Use IEEE 802 1x authentication in this network option is selected deselect the option on the Authentication tab For more detailed information about authentication server ask your network administrator A3 If the AP is configured to Use network authentication Shared Key If the AP is configured to authentication shared mode all...

Page 243: ...Q815485 patch provided by Microsoft can be used only when there is 802 11x RADIUS or an authentication server as well as an AP and a driver that supports the function This version of the driver does not support the WPA function Click Start Control Panel Add or Remove Programs Add or Remove Programs and remove the Q815485 patch if it is installed Q12 After PROSet is installed The AEGIS Protocol IEE...

Page 244: ...cut ing a game 1 Press touchpad right button on the desktop 2 Click Graphic Options Panel Fit Enable 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 game Q5 Fn F4 LCD CRT Key combination does not w...

Page 245: ...ll 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 display devices then the screen is displayed properly When you press those keys while no external display device is connected the screen will blink for a short time and then display properly Q11 When I played Combat Flight Simulator 3 game the scr...

Page 246: ...er Manage security settings for 2 In the Privacy tab of Internet Properties click on Settings from Block pop ups 3 Enter a URL to want to allow pop ups into Address of Web site to allow and click on Add 4 You will find that the entered address is added to the allowed sites list The next time you connect to the Web site you will see pop ups appearing When you need to re block a permitted site selec...

Page 247: ...dows Firewall If you want to add a program to Programs and Services click on Add Program and select it A2 Set up Windows Automatic Updates This automatically downloads and installs critical updates via the Internet to keep your computer up to date 1 Click on Automatic Updates in Start Control Panel Security Center Manage security settings for 2 From general tab of Automatic Updates window select A...

Page 248: ... an anti virus program that your computer is able to identify Check the following programs which Windows can detect and select one from the list A list of anti virus programs that Windows can detect Symantec Norton Anti Virus NetworkAssociates McAfee TrendMicro ComputerAssociates Panda Kaspersky Ahnlabs AhnLab The list is subject to change Visit the Web site www microsoft com regularly to check th...

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Page 250: ...Appendix System specifications software types and safety instructions are provided here Appendix Appendix ...

Page 251: ...802 11b g or 802 11a b g Optional PCMCIA Slot Type I and II Compatible Memory Stick Slot Supports up to 128MB Ports IEEE1394 4 pin USB 2 0 x2 Microphone Headphone S PDIF Modem RJ 11 Wired LAN RJ 45 Monitor TV Out S Video Options Li Ion smart battery USB port replicator car adapter external battery charger ear set Dimensions mm X15 327 8 x 277 7 x 26 7 Width x Depth X05 315 x 259 x 24 4 x Height LC...

Page 252: ...ation Transmission Mode 1 6W Power 3 3V Compatibility IEEE 802 11b Operating System Microsoft Windows XP 2000 Network NDIS5 Miniport Driver Specifications Media Access Protocol CSMA CA Collision Avoidance with Acknowledgement ACK Security Wired Equivalent Privacy support WEP 64bit 128bit RF Specifications R F Frequency Band 2 4GHz ISM band Support Channels 1 13 channel Device Description Transceiv...

Page 253: ...nd Support Channels 1 13 channel Device Description Transceiver Power 5 mW Transmission Method 11b mode DSSS 11g mode OFDM Data Rate Mbps 11b mode 11 5 5 2 and 1 11g mode 54 48 36 24 18 12 9 and 6 Antenna Type Internal Antenna 2 EA main aux The data rate may differ from the actual data rate 11g mode is supported only when the device is connected with an IEEE802 11g device e g IEEE802 11g compatibl...

Page 254: ...um Celeron are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation Microsoft MS DOS and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation Memory Stick and are trademarks of Sony Corporation All other product or company names mentioned herein are registered trademarks of their respective companies This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certai...

Page 255: ...aged or it may cause fires Use standard power voltage High voltage may result in product damage or cause fires Use grounded power outlets designed for computers A grounded power outlet prevents electric shock from electricity leakage Set up the system away from magnetic objects Contents of the hard disk drive may be deleted or the color of the monitor may be permanently distorted Dispose of moistu...

Page 256: ...ting in resetting the computer may cause disk or data damage Execution of delete DEL or format FORMAT commands by mistake may cause loss of data Virus infection may cause unrecoverable loss of data An abrupt power cut during program operation may cause disk or data damage Moving the computer or impacts to the computer during hard disk operation may cause data loss or bad sectors on the hard disk B...

Page 257: ...ers as the system may be damaged Do not touch the power strip with wet hands There is a danger of electric shock Place the computer away from heat devices such as heaters It may damage the system or cause fires Clean with cleaners specifically for computers Do not use benzene paint thinner or alcohol to clean the computer It may dam age the product ...

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