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Battery Calibration

Calibrating your battery once a month is one of the recommended methods of
increasing your computer’s battery life. To calibrate the battery complete the following
steps:

Calibration Notes:

You should start the battery calibration process with a fully charged battery,
battery status LED is green. 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 turning off the system.

2.

Restart your computer and press

<F2>

to enter BIOS setup.

3.

Using the arrow keys, highlight

Smart

Battery Calibration

in the

Boot

menu.

4.

Press

<Enter>

to start calibration process. The calibration usually takes 3 to 5

hours depending on the current battery charge.

5.

When the calibration process is complete, recharge the battery fully.

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Summary of Contents for NX30PRT000

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: ...About fingerprint sensor Fingerprint sensor is an option Models without fingerprint sensor are provided with scroll wheels For detailed instructions on using the fingerprint sensor refer to the separate fingerprint sensor manual Hot Keys p14 Power Button Touchpad p11 Touchpad Buttons Scroll Wheel Fingerprint Sensor Optional Speaker LCD Latch Keyboard p8 Memory Stick Slot option p31 Status Indicato...

Page 17: ...4 Users Manual Right View Left View Headphone Jack Microphone Jack CD RW DVD ROM Drive p23 USB Ports 2 0 Fan Vent Modem Port p32 LAN Port p33 Monitor Port USB Port 2 0 PCMCIA Card Slot p30 1394 Port ...

Page 18: ... To replace the hard disk drive please contact your nearest Samsung Service Centre Wireless LAN Bluetooth module optional is installed in the mini PCI compartment TV Out Port S VHS DC Jack Battery p72 Security Lock Port p77 S PDIF Port Battery Latches Memory Compartment p75 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: ...keyboard can be grouped into the following categories Full sized Alphanumeric typewriter keys are arranged like a standard typewriter keyboard and are used for text entry The Windows keys on either side of the spacebar open Windows menus and perform other special functions Function keys when pressed together with the Fn key enable special functions Cursor and Screen control keys move the cursor Th...

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

Page 23: ...een the LCD and external display device when an external display device is connected p65 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 bri...

Page 24: ...d 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 Touchpad ...

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

Page 26: ...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: ... installed models What is Bluetooth Bluetooth is a worldwide standard for the wireless exchange of data between two devices Icon Name Function Internet Button Launches Internet Explorer E Mail Button Launches Outlook Express User1 Button Launches a user defined program WLAN Bluetooth or User 2 Button Turns on and off the wireless LAN Bluetooth function for the models with wireless LAN Bluetooth fu...

Page 28: ...1 button You can set the program by completing the following procedure 1 Double click the Sens Keyboard icon on the taskbar 2 Click Browse in the User 1 item In the models with wireless LAN Bluetooth 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 change...

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 and floppy disks It can also be used to search and open files and folders Control Panel Enables users to configure settings on the computer Help and Support Provides on line help information on Windows and troubleshooting Search Enables users to search for information in files or the Internet Run...

Page 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: ...push the CD down until it clicks 3 Push the tray in gently until it clicks To eject a CD 1 Stop any process that accesses the CD drive and ensure the CD access LED is turned off 2 Press the eject button on right side of the CD drive 3 When the tray slides out remove the CD from the tray 4 Push the tray in gently until it clicks If you remove the CD when the CD access LED is on the disk and the dat...

Page 37: ...ean a CD or DVD title Clean the disc with a soft clean cloth by wiping from the center outwards To play a DVD You have to install the DVD software provided on a separate CD to view a DVD title To use the Windows Media Player The Windows Media Player allows you to play audio and video files from the computer or the Internet To launch the Windows Media Player click Start All Programs Accessories Ent...

Page 38: ...edia 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 For information about use refer to the supplied manual ...

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: ...r DTS With a home 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 title that supports 5 1 channel Purchased separately To use home ...

Page 41: ...ay Devices p 65 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 key...

Page 42: ...rovided 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 Audio Output setting to Use SPDIF and click OK Now you can enjoy home theater using DVD titles To control volume for your 5 1 channel speaker use the control on the digital amp Please refer to the speaker manual ...

Page 43: ...card into the PCMCIA card slot on the side of the computer 2 Windows automatically installs the necessary driver for the card If there is no available driver found by Windows you have to install the driver using a disk supplied with the card To remove a PCMCIA card 1 Double click Safely Removes Hardware icon on the taskbar 2 On the Safely Remove Hardware dialog box select the appropriate PCMCIA ca...

Page 44: ...ted 1 Carefully slide a memory stick into the slot with the logo side facing up 2 Click Start My Computer and double click the Memory Stick icon to see the content 3 To remove a memory stick slightly push on the end of the memory stick When the memory stick is ejected pull it out To format a memory stick Right click the memory stick drive and click Format On the Format dialog box click Start To pr...

Page 45: ...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 46: ...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 47: ...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 48: ...AN is turned on the computer consumes more power therefore shortening the amount of time you can run on battery Therefore if you are not using the WLAN or if you are in an environment that does not provided WLAN you are recommended to turn off the WLAN by pushing the WLAN Bluetooth button p10 on the computer Wireless network connections can be classified into two categories 1 Access Point You can ...

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

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

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

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

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

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

Page 55: ...program following the instruction displayed automatically when you insert the system software CD Insert the system software CD into the CD ROM drive and install the wireless LAN configuration program To 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 L...

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

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

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

Page 59: ...ss network connections For details see Connecting Through a Wired LAN on page 33 and see Connecting Through a Wireless LAN Option on page 35 Sharing files or folders This section describes how to share files and folders between computers connected to the network To share files complete the following procedures Step 1 Configuring the sharing of files and folders on a computer Step 2 Accessing share...

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

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

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

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

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

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

Page 66: ... you to do the following tasks Transferring files and folders p56 Connecting with a HID p57 Synchronizing personal information p58 Connecting to a network Exchanging electronic business card Connecting with a Bluetooth headset This chapter describes Transferring Files and Folders Connecting with a HID e g keyboard and or mouse and Synchronizing Personal Information For more information refer to th...

Page 67: ...etooth 4 Click Next to continue the installation 5 When the Device Name and Type dialog box appears enter the desired name in the Computer name field and select Laptop in the Computer type field Click Next to proceed The name you enter is used to represent the device when connecting with another device While installing the drive a warning message box may appear telling you that there is no Microso...

Page 68: ...dentification Number code in both the client and the server and the server has to approve the transmission for actual data transmission Step1 Connecting 1 The client attempts to connect to the server This happens when you are trying to transfer a file to the server or to connect to the network via the server 2 When a notification window appears in the Bluetooth icon on the taskbar of the server th...

Page 69: ... my computer s File Transfer service to always allow automatic data transmission from the client without displaying a notification window This state is called Paring status Transferring Files and Folders You can exchange files and folders between two Bluetooth devices 1 Press touchpad right button on the Bluetooth icon on the taskbar and select Quick Connect File Tranfer Find Devices 2 Select the ...

Page 70: ...l appear in the My Bluetooth Places window 3 Double click the HID icon to connect the device Now you can use the HID as you would use a wired interface device such as a keyboard a mouse or a joystick Connecting a keyboard To connect a keyboard you need to enter a PIN Personal Identification Number code For PIN information refer to the keyboard user manual Restriction A Bluetooth HID works only whe...

Page 71: ... latest one so that the data in the two devices are the same 1 Double click the Bluetooth icon on the taskbar and click View My Bluetooth services in the My Bluetooth Places window 2 Right click on the My PIM Synchronization icon and click Properties 3 In the Bluetooth Properties dialog box select an e mail program and click OK 4 Right click on the Bluetooth icon on the taskbar and click Quick Con...

Page 72: ...ge prompting you to run the program You may also want to run System Setup particularly the first time you use your computer to set the time and date use security or power management features or alter the settings of other features BIOS Caution If you are not familiar with BIOS setup and what the parameters mean seek help from a person who is knowledgeable Incorrect settings may cause your system t...

Page 73: ...ncluding 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 options for...

Page 74: ...st 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 Use key to move to the Boot Device Priority and press Enter 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 ...

Page 75: ...nter 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 system w...

Page 76: ...d prevents the currently installed hard disk drive from being used in other systems Before activating the hard disk drive password the supervisor password must have been configured On the Set HDD 0 Password item press Enter and complete step 3 4 of Setting the Supervisor Password Deactivating the Password 1 On the password to delete press Enter e g supervisor password 2 Enter the current configure...

Page 77: ...l 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 15 4 WXGA models configuring the Screen resolution to 1280x800 and the Color quality to Highest 32 bit is recommended For 15 4 WSXGA models configuring the Screen resolution to 1680x1050 and the Color quality to Highest...

Page 78: ... LCD or an external display device or you can even watch the screen through both the LCD and an external display device simultaneously 1 Connect the external display device e g a monitor or a projector to the corresponding port of the system To connect a TV connect the TV to the TV output port of the system 2 Press the Fn F4 LCD CRT keys Provided that an external display device is connected the di...

Page 79: ...xternal display device e g a monitor or a projector to the corresponding port of the system To connect a TV connect the TV to the TV output port of the system 2 Press touchpad right button on the desktop click Properties and then click the Settings tab 3 Click the monitor 2 icon select the Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor check box and then click Apply 4 When the configuration is comple...

Page 80: ...ange the settings to the desired screen resolution and colour quality in the Display Properties dialog box Deactivating Dual View Mode Click the monitor 2 icon clear the Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor check box and then click Apply To move a window between display devices in Dual View mode Click the title bar of the window in the primary display device 1 the LCD and drag it to the sec...

Page 81: ...ower Management Schemes This section discusses the basic schemes of power management when the computer is operating on battery power or using AC power Standby vs Hibernation Hibernation is a state where the contents of memory are stored in a special file on the hard disk and Standby simply keeps a small holding current through the memory to keep the data You are more likely to sustain loss of data...

Page 82: ...e shortest time practical Hibernate Mode Power Management or Manual Method When hibernation is used your computer turns off and when you power up again everything is restored exactly as you left it including programs and documents you may not have saved or closed Everything in memory gets saved to the HDD and the monitor and hard disk get turned off By default the power scheme is configured to SAM...

Page 83: ...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 84: ...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 68 for a better understanding of Standby and Hibernate modes 5 Click OK to set your ...

Page 85: ...he system operation environment p105 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 4 To install the battery again slide the battery into the system as below The battery latch moves inward and fixes ...

Page 86: ... 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 recommend that you purchase a new battery to use Battery Warning You will hear an alarm when the remaining battery charge ...

Page 87: ...y 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 turning off the system 2 Restart your computer and press F2 to enter BIOS setup 3 Using the arrow keys highlight Smart Battery Calibration in the Boot menu 4 Press Enter to start calibration process The ...

Page 88: ... memory module Before removing replacing the memory module turn the system off completely Do not replace the memory module when the system is in Rest Standby 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 outward Pull the module out at an angle of about 30 Screw ...

Page 89: ...ingly and slide it into the slot at a 30 angle 2 Push the memory module in until the module clicks into place If the memory module is not fixed completely push the memory while pressing the memory module tabs outward 3 Close and fix the memory module compartment cover using a screwdriver ...

Page 90: ...g it in a public place The locking device needs to 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 ...

Page 91: ... 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 92: ... 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 93: ...an electrical outlet when the computer is not in use This extends the life of the battery and keeps the battery fully charged If you will not be using the computer for a long period of time a month or more you should charge the battery until it is completely full After you have done so remove the battery from the unit ...

Page 94: ...ick Start All Programs Norton AntiVirus Norton AntiVirus 2002 The Norton Antivirus Subscription on your Samsung notebook will expire within 3 months It is your responsibility to update the virus definitions and renew subscription with Symantec when the subscription expires Windows Help and Support Run Windows Help and Support to find problem that may be affecting your computer To run Windows Help ...

Page 95: ...down normally press and hold the Power button until the system manually shuts off If 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 Q2 The system freezes during program operation A1 There is an error with the program curren...

Page 96: ...ter configuring the horizontal or vertical span mode displays a program window spanned to the LCD and the external display device A Since Dual View Extended Desktop mode enables each display device to operate as if there were two separate graphics cards you can select the screen resolution and color quality for each display device Therefore dual view mode displays a program window on either the LC...

Page 97: ...oken image during this operation Q9 Execution of a DOS command such as DIR causes the desktop to momentarily appear as a broken image when using the system in 2 byte character language DOS mode A This may happen when you have configured the display in such a way that the screen is displayed to both the LCD and CRT screens simultaneously To avoid this configure the screen as either LCD or CRT See U...

Page 98: ...now display on the screen of the display device Q12 A DVD or MPEG file is displayed only on the LCD screen A Even though both LCD and CRT are configured as display devices in basic setup only one of the selected devices plays video 1 Right click on the desktop using the touchpad and then select Properties 2 Click Settings tab Advanced GeForce FX Go5200 32M 64M tab in the Display Properties dialog ...

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

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

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

Page 102: ...e 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 wireles...

Page 103: ...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 network connection may not operate properly if the TCP IP properties are not properly configur...

Page 104: ...ring A bridge connection is created when you ran Network Setup Wizard from the Network Connections window and selected both the internal connection adapter and another adapter in the wizard Q4 I cannot connect to the AP A1 Check the wireless LAN radio environment Using a wireless LAN may be restricted by the surrounding radio environment and the distance between wireless stations Also obstacles su...

Page 105: ... Computer Management window appears double click Services and Applications on the left and then click Services from the sub menu tree Select the Standard tab in the right pane double click Wireless Zero Configuration and check that Startup Type is configured to Automatic and the Service status is Started Q6 The Wireless network connection operates properly but the Wireless Network Connection icon ...

Page 106: ...nning Help file while running Profile Wizard in the wireless LAN program PROSet makes the PROSet window white A It will be displayed properly when you finish the profile wizard It dose not affect the program operation Q10 The network does not operate properly when both the wireless and the wired network connections are simultaneously configured with the same IP address A You cannot use the wireles...

Page 107: ... AP is configured to Use network authentication Shared Key If the AP is configured to authentication shared mode all computers to be connected should be configured as follows If you are using Windows XP select network authentication shared mode in the wireless network settings Click Start Control Panel Network and Internet Connections Network Connections Right click the Wireless Network Connection...

Page 108: ...ouchpad and then select Properties 2 Click Settings tab Advanced GeForce FX Go5200 32M 64M tab in the Display Properties dialog box 3 Select the nView Display Mode item and configure the Display to Digital Display 4 Right click on the Digital display device figure and then click on Screen Adjustment 5 Select Use Display Adapter Scaling and then click Apply Q4 While playing a 3D game I tried to cha...

Page 109: ...l Panel Performance and Maintenance Power Options Power Schemes tab then configure the Power schemes field to Always On Q8 Pressing Fn F2 Gauge keys while running a game may cause abnormal operation of the system A Do not press Fn F2 Gauge keys while a game is running because it may cause a system error Q9 Some part of a game image is not displayed or is displayed in black A This may happen when r...

Page 110: ... 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 111: ...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 112: ...ted 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 113: ...osoft Windows XP therefore driver other than the ones included in the System Software CD are not provided Running the system software CD Insert the system software CD into the CD ROM drive The initial screen appears automatically Installing drivers 1 In the initial screen click Driver Installation 2 Select the driver you want to install from the device installation screen and click Install Now How...

Page 114: ...n 2 Click Standard installation in the program installation screen standard installation is recommended Standard installation Installs and recovers programs to the state of shipment User installation You can select the program installation location and other options for the program installation ...

Page 115: ... please remember to always back up data Samsung Electronics is not liable in the case of data loss please consult your warranty statement for clarification Reinstalling Windows 1 Insert the system recovery CD into the CD ROM drive 2 In the initial screen click Standard Installation Installation with the standard installation option is recommended The standard installation does not require steps 5 ...

Page 116: ...hat initializes the hard disk drive Since formatting operation deletes all content on the hard disk drive use Format with great care 6 Select the folder to install the Windows operating system To delete the previous version of Windows and install in the current folder press L on the keyboard Note that selecting Use another folder to install creates a new windows folder and installs Windows in dual...

Page 117: ...n 1 Insert the system recovery CD into the CD ROM drive and start the computer 2 If the following message appears on the screen press any key from the keyboard This message appears only when the CD drive has booting priority If the message does not appear configure the CD drive as the first booting device referring to Changing Booting Priority on page 61 3 After a while the partition configuration...

Page 118: ...pixels Wide SXGA Sound Chipset Cirrus Logic CS4202 AC97 CODEC Network Interface Modem SENS LT56ADW Wired LAN 10 100 Base T Ethernet Wireless 802 11b Bluetooth Optional PCMCIA Slot Type I and II Compatible Fingerprint Sensor Fingerprint Recognition Utility Optional Memory Stick Slot Supports up to 128MB Ports IEEE1394 4 pin USB 2 0 x3 Microphone Headphone S PDIF Modem RJ 11 Wired LAN RJ 45 Monitor ...

Page 119: ...ev 1 0 Operating System Microsoft Windows XP 2000 NDIS5 Miniport Driver Media Access Protocol CSMA CA Collision Avoidance with Acknowledgement ACK Security Wired Equivalent Privacy support WEP 64bit 128bit RF Band 2 4 GHz Support Channels 1 13 channel See Regulatory Notice for Channel Use in France Device Transceiver Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum DSSS Modulation Scheme Direct Sequence Spread Spe...

Page 120: ...be used for wireless LAN differs from country to country In France however use only 4 channels channel 10 11 12 13 when using wireless networks Standard IEEE 802 b Regulation ETSI 300 328 CE Marked Channel Allocation Channel 10 2457 MHz Channel 11 2462 MHz Channel 12 2467 MHz Channel 13 2472 MHz ...

Page 121: ...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 122: ...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 123: ...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 124: ...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 125: ...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 126: ...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 127: ...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 128: ...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 129: ...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 p25 To write data on a CD p 25 section are applicable only to Windows XP For using CD RW drive on Windows 2000 refer to the CD RW manual provided separately with your CD RW Reinstalling Wind...

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