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SAMSUNG Q30 plus Manual

Q30 plus

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Page 1: ...Manual This manual describes how to use computer as well as information on Windows Internet Upgrade and Troubleshooting Q30 plus The product images may differ from actual product appearance ...

Page 2: ... 1 11 Adjusting LCD Brightness 1 12 Adjusting the Volume 1 13 Proper Seating Posture During Computer Use 1 14 2 Introducing Windows Windows XP Basics 2 2 Document Operations 2 7 Contents The photographs used in this user manual may be somewhat different in shape and color to those of your computer depending on the model of your computer ...

Page 3: ...ternet Connecting to the Internet 4 2 Connecting to the Internet Using a Modem 4 3 Configuring the Network Environment Settings for Wired LAN Connections 4 4 Configuring the Network Environment Settings for Wireless LAN Network WLAN 4 7 Using Samsung Network Manager 4 16 Using Network Services 4 20 Using Bluetooth Devices 4 26 5 System Management Managing Power 5 2 Using the Battery 5 4 Using the ...

Page 4: ...d Color Depth 6 7 Using External Display Devices 6 8 Checking for Viruses 6 10 7 Recovering the Computer Restoring the System 7 2 Reinstalling Software 7 4 Re Installing Windows 7 6 Q A 7 9 Appendix System Specifications A 2 Wireless LAN Specifications A 3 Copyright A 5 Safety Instructions A 6 Samsung Notebook Computer Global Warranty ...

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Page 6: ...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 7: ...1 2 Manual Introducing The Computer Front View LCD Panel Keyboard P 1 9 Status Lights LED P 1 11 Touchpad Button Touchpad P 1 7 Memory Card Slot P 3 9 ...

Page 8: ...Started Right View Left View USB 2 0 Port Network LAN Port P 4 4 Power Button P 1 5 Modem port P 4 3 CF Card Slot P 3 11 DC In Port USB 2 0 Port 1394 Port 6Pin Microphone Jack Headphone S PDIF Jack Optical P 3 7 Moniter Port ...

Page 9: ...1 4 Manual Rear View Bottom View Battery P 5 4 Security Lock Port P 5 8 Speaker Battery Latches ...

Page 10: ...Select Turn Off Computer 3 Click Turn Off from the Turn Off Computer window C C C Ca a a au u u ut t t tii iio o o on n n n If the system is not turned off properly due to a system error press and hold the power button for more than 4 seconds to turn the system off After doing so when you turn the system on the system examination program is executed automatically C C C Ca a a au u u ut t t tii iio...

Page 11: ...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 N N N No o o ot t t te e e e To delete a user account 1 Click on a user account to delete and click Dele...

Page 12: ...ove 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 N N N No o o ot t t te e e e Locking the touchpad You can lock the touchpad and use only the keyboard and mouse To lock the touchpad function press the Fn F9 ke...

Page 13: ...elect Drag and drop a part to the required place C C C Ca a a au u u ut t t tii iio o o on n n n Using other objects other than a finger for touchpad use will result in touchpad malfunction and damage Only use bare fingers Operating the touchpad or touchpad button while starting your system may increase the time required for starting Windows To utilize the touchpad buttons for other more diverse f...

Page 14: ...connected P 6 8 Turns the LCD on and off Turns the audio output on and off This feature enables you to experience more stereophonic sound You can select one of the following modes by pressing the button Function REST Gauge LCD CRT Backlit Mute SRS Key Name Key Com binations WOW XT ON Mode Select to listen to music TruSurroung XT ON Mode Select to watch a movie SRS OFF Mode Switches off the SRS fun...

Page 15: ...to suspended mode To use the computer again press the power button Scrolls the screen up and down while the cursor position does not change in some applications In DOS mode pauses the scroll of the screen or exits a running program Moves to the beginning of the sentence Moves to the end of the sentence Increases the audio volume Decreases the audio volume Turns the LCD screen brighter Turns the LC...

Page 16: ...abled This light does not operate for the models without wireless LAN Green When the computer is operating on AC power and the battery is fully charged Amber When the computer is operating on AC power and the battery is being charged Off When the computer is operating on battery power Turns blue when the computer is turned on Blinks when the computer is in Standby mode Num Lock Caps Lock in upper ...

Page 17: ... the system on When the Samsung Logo appears press the F2 key to enter Setup 2 In the Boot menu change the Brightness Control Mode option to User Control 3 Save the settings and exit Setup When using the Battery Manager only the screen brightness set in Custom Mode is maintained To save the battery charge When your computer is operating on battery power adjusting the LCD bright ness level to dimme...

Page 18: ...g 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 C C C Ca a a au u u ut t t tii iio o o on n n n When you turn the system on a booting noise may occur ...

Page 19: ...e 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 or at di...

Page 20: ...Introducing Windows This chapter provides basic information on using the computer s main operating system Windows Chapter 2 Chapter 2 ...

Page 21: ... 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 22: ...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 23: ... 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 24: ...indow Button Maximize Button Minimize Button Click Shared Files or the Local Disk to view the folders and files in it Folders Files What is a Drive A storage device in 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 v...

Page 25: ...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 26: ... 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 27: ...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 28: ...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 29: ... 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 N N N No o o ot t t te e e e C C C Ca a a au u u ut t t tii iio o o on n n n To clean a CD or DVD title clean the disc with a soft clean cloth by wiping from ...

Page 30: ...r Running the program the first time displays the set up screen Define the settings according to the instructions displayed on the screen When you complete the settings the following screen appears Features Playlist pane Playback Controls area To view detailed information on how to use Windows Media Player Run Windows Media Player and right click over the Function Taskbar and select Help Windows M...

Page 31: ...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 32: ...an copy data to a blank CD or create an audio CD 1 Insert a blank CD into the CD RW drive 2 Click Open Writable CD Folder and click OK The CD ROM drive window appears automatically 3 Click Start My Computer An additional CD writing program is supplied in an additional CD N N N No o o ot t t te e e e ...

Page 33: ...al CD ROM drive window 2 Click Write Files to CD 1 Drag and drop folders or files to copy My Computer window For more information on copying CDs Click Start Help and Support Enter CD copy in the search field and click the Search button To Burn an Audio CD Run Windows Media Player and right click over the Function Taskbar and select Help Windows Media Player Help from the popup menu Select Using th...

Page 34: ...r computer 1 Connect the S PDIF jack Optical on the left hand side of the system and the 5 1 channel amplifier 2 Connect speakers to the amplifier Refer to speaker system s manual Digital amp Surround L speaker Computer Center speaker TV Front R speaker Surround R speaker Subwoofer Front L speaker Home theater system usually consists of a TV DVD 5 1 channel speaker and digital amp and provides a h...

Page 35: ...n click Close Step 3 Enable S PDIF on the DVD program When using 5 1 channel speakers you need to install 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 Output setting to Use SPDIF Output Now you can enjoy home theater using DVD titles 3 8 Manual ...

Page 36: ...Insert the memory card into the memory card slot 2 Click Start My Computer The inserted memory card is displayed C C C Ca a a au u u ut t t tii iio o o on n n n Restrictions on Using Memory Cards You can use memory cards for storig data only Copyright protection function is not supported Memory Stick Memory Stick Pro SD Cord MMC C C C Ca a a au u u ut t t tii iio o o on n n n Before using the memo...

Page 37: ...ory card may be easily mislaid when moving your computer keep the memory card separately C C C Ca a a au u u ut t t tii iio o o on n n n Since format operation deletes all data in the memory card please make sure that there is no important data in the memory card before formatting To protect the data in the memory card Set the write protection tab of the Memory Stick or SD memory card to the Lock ...

Page 38: ...F card into the CF card slot at the side of the system 2 If you insert a CF card the Removable Disk window appears and you can use the CF card C C C Ca a a au u u ut t t tii iio o o on n n n To remove a CF card Close the Removable Disk window and pull the CF card holding the lower side of the card Since using your nails to pull the card may cause injury to your nails please use your fingers to pul...

Page 39: ...aults 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 set tings Windows automatic updates and blocking pop ups...

Page 40: ... 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 the User Setting button for advanced features including exceptions and permissions ...

Page 41: ...ter drop to open and close the group When you launch Samsung Smart Screen for the first time a dialog box asking whether to register the program as a start program or not appears If you select OK the program is automatically launched when you start your computer N N N No o o ot t t te e e e To return to Windows desktop Right click on Samsung Smart Screen and click Windows desktop Windows desktop i...

Page 42: ...con on the desktop Or select Start All Programs Samsung Samsung Theme Samsung Theme Samsung Theme Switches to Samsung Theme desktop logon screen and sound effects on booting Windows XP Theme Switches to the Windows XP default Theme Back Restores the theme to its previous status Help button Close button Move the mouse pointer over Samsung Theme item then the Samsung Theme will be displayed below ...

Page 43: ...rograms Samsung Samsung Update Plus Samsung Update Plus 2 Click Search for and Install Updates and click the Search for Updates button 3 If there are available software or driver updates for your computer the available updates will be listed Select the required updates from the list and click Install Update to start the update If this is the first time you are running the program a window will app...

Page 44: ...matic update items display By default your computer is configured to automatically search for updates If there is a new update available this is notified in the notification area Click the balloon help icon in the notification area Here you will be able to find the latest available updates To change the automatic update settings click the Custom button in Figure 2 and change the settings Samsung U...

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Page 46: ...Connecting to the Internet This chapter provides instructions on connecting to the Internet Chapter 4 Chapter 4 ...

Page 47: ...tion 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 wireless LAN...

Page 48: ...o 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 N N No o o ot t t te e e e ...

Page 49: ...t 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 ch...

Page 50: ...ss automatically on the General tab 9 Once all of the information is entered in the Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties window click OK to finish 4 5 Chapter 4 Connecting to the Internet Check the driver Select Internet Protocol TCP IP Click Properties In the above screen necessary network components can be added by clicking the Install button N N N No o o ot t t te e e e IP addresses and other in...

Page 51: ...ction 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 DNS server Preferred and alternate WINS server 4 When the configuration has been ...

Page 52: ...s section refers to the Intel R PRO Wireless 2200BG Network Connection hereafter referred to as an 802 11BG card and the Intel R PRO Wireless 2915ABG Network Connection hereafter referred to as an 802 11ABG card device A wireless LAN card is optional The model of the wireless LAN card is determined by the relevant product To view the installed wireless LAN card click Start Control Panel Performanc...

Page 53: ...s Enter the Network Key in the window and then click the Connect button Now when Connected in AP is displayed and you can access the network For more detailed information such as the network key encryption key ask your network administrator N N N No o o ot t t te e e e Checking the connection status Move the mouse pointer over the Wireless Network Connection icon on the taskbar and the connection ...

Page 54: ... share the Internet by accessing another computer connected to the Internet See P 4 18 To share an Internet connection 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...

Page 55: ...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 13 alphanumeric characters e g magic or of 10 26 hexadecimal numbers a hexadecimal number is represented by num...

Page 56: ...4 11 Chapter 4 Connecting to the Internet 7 Check that the configured network name e g samsung is in the Preferred networks item and click OK Now your wireless network setup has been completed ...

Page 57: ...c 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 9 just click Connect without any keystrokes N N N No o o ot t t te e e e Checking the connection status Move the ...

Page 58: ...t the System Software Media into the CD ROM drive and then install the Wireless LAN 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 PROSet Wireless Intel PROSet Wireless Configure wireless network settings in PROSet following the procedures below To connect to an Access Point To connect t...

Page 59: ...e The network authentication data encryption WEP key index and password of a access point are configured in the access point management program For infor mation 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 t...

Page 60: ...ess point that exists but is configured not to be detected by the scan operation to prevent access attempts from unauthorized users N N N No o o ot t t te e e e What is a network name SSID Network name SSID is a name that a wireless adapter uses for identifying connection Enter the name of computer to computer network to create e g samsung or the name of access point to connect The network name id...

Page 61: ...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 62: ...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 using a static IP...

Page 63: ...ice To configure the server 1 Connect the network LAN cable and double click the Samsung Network Manager icon on the Desktop 2 Click Click here to setup Internet Connection Share 3 The computers are represented by an icon Click the server computer Select the location of your computer Move the mouse point over a computer icon to view a brief description for that computer 4 In the server select a de...

Page 64: ... messages of the wireless network setup procedure instruction window 8 The current location is represented as a server The server configuration is complete To configure the client 1 Connect the network LAN cable and double click the Samsung Network Manager icon on the Desktop 2 Click Click here to setup Internet Connection Share 3 The computers are represented by icons Click the client computer 4 ...

Page 65: ...nd 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 7 Configuring Network Environment Settings N N N No o o ot t t te e e e C C C Ca a a au u u ut t t tii iio o o on n n n When a file or folder is shared anyone connect...

Page 66: ...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 N N No o o ot t t te e e e C C C Ca a a au u u ut ...

Page 67: ...omputer 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 N N No o o ot t t te e e e ...

Page 68: ...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 69: ...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 70: ...r 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 con nected to a printer ...

Page 71: ...etooth mobile phone and Create a Bluetooth connection to the Internet using a Bluetooth mobile phone of the Bluetooth On line help Using a wireless keyboard and mouse You can use a wireless keyboard and mouse which have the Bluetooth function For more detailed procedures on using a wireless keyboard and mouse refer to Install a Bluetooth keyboard and Install a Bluetooth mouse of the Bluetooth On l...

Page 72: ...dures on sharing data refer to Installing a Palm handheld computer using Bluetooth technology and Installing a Pocket PC using Bluetooth technology of the Bluetooth On line help Precautions Please do not send files larger than 60MB when transferring files through a File Transfer Function or Personal Area Network Sending a file larger than 60MB may fail due to an unstable Bluetooth connection When ...

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Page 74: ...System Management This chapter provides information on efficient computer management Chapter 5 Chapter 5 ...

Page 75: ...e hard disk and turns the computer off Pressing the Power button restores the computer to the previ ous working status Press Power button to use computer again in Standby Mode or Hibernation Mode You can also reserve Turning Computer Off Maximum Power Saving Mode Hold Mode etc by selecting System Computer Scheduling in the EasyBox program See P 3 12 If you change the power settings in the Battery ...

Page 76: ... Power Options and select the Advanced tab Configure the Power button function Configuring the function of the key combination C C C Ca a a au u u ut t t tii iio o o on n n n 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 ...

Page 77: ...battery latch in the direction of open slide the left battery latch in the direction of open and remove the battery 4 To install the battery again insert the battery into the battery compartment of the system and slide the right battery latch in the direction of closed to fix the battery C C C Ca a a au u u ut t t tii iio o o on n n n Please read the instructions on the battery before use Please r...

Page 78: ... Chapter 5 System Management Remaining Battery Charge Power supply status C C C Ca a a au u u ut t t tii iio o o on n n n Using the battery Battery is an expendable supply so when you use it for a long time the capacity 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...

Page 79: ...optimized Maximum Performance Mode This mode is appropriate for conditions that require maximum system performance Therefore the battery usage time may be reduced in this mode Custom Mode In this mode a user can configure a detailed configuration to save the battery usagetime You can adjust the LCD brightness the system standby time the screen color quality and the graphic mode values Decreasing t...

Page 80: ...ct Smart Battery Calibration in the Boot Menu and press Enter to start The Battery Calibration function is activated and the battery is discharged forcibly This operation requires 3 5 hours depending on the battery capacity and the remaining battery charge 4 When the calibration process is complete and the battery is completely discharged connect the AC power adaptor to fully recharge the battery ...

Page 81: ...ic 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 Fix the Kensington lock cable to a fixed object and connect the cable to the Anti theft port at the rear of the system ...

Page 82: ...the system Make sure that the system is 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 ...

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Page 84: ...Customizing your computer This chapter provides information how to use the system setup customizinig screen settings Chapter 6 Chapter 6 ...

Page 85: ...the booting screen appears press F2 3 The initial System Setup screen will appear in a moment Setup Menu Help Displays help information on the current selected item Navigation Keys Use these navigation keys to view and change the System Setup settings Sub Menu Press enter to display sub menu Setup Item Tab Shift Tab or Enter selects field System Time 10 21 53 System Date 07 10 2005 Primary Master ...

Page 86: ...ys 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 values For more information on System Setup menus or options please refer to Help on the right side of the screen N N N No o o ot t t te e e...

Page 87: ...ess 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 Clear User Password Clear Set Supervisor Password Enter Set User Password Enter Password on boot Disabled Fixed disk boot sector Normal Do not lose or...

Page 88: ... password to delete press Enter e g supervisor password 2 Enter the current configured password and press Enter 3 Leave the New Password and Confirm New Password field empty and press Enter to deactivate the password Before configuring a user password a supervisor password must have been con figured Users can start the system with their user password but cannot enter into the System Setup Deactiva...

Page 89: ...e Priority item 3 Use the 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 Boot Options CD ROM DVD Removable Devices Hard Drive Select system boot options Boot Device Priority NumLock Off Enable Keypad By NumLock Summary...

Page 90: ... displays more number of colors on your screen 1 Select Start Control Panel Appearance and Themes Change the screen resolution 2 Make changes on the Settings tab of the Display Properties dialog 3 When you have completed configuration click Apply It is recommended setting the resolution to 1280x768 and the number of colors to Highest 32bit N N N No o o ot t t te e e e To change the number of color...

Page 91: ...ect the external display device e g a monitor or a projector to the corre sponding port of the system 2 Right click on the desktop and select 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 You can connect the computer to a TV which has a VGA port Connect the Monitor port of the comp...

Page 92: ...he Fn key is pressed Provided that multiple external display devices are connected the display order is LCD CRT LCD CRT LCD whenever the Fn keys are pressed You cannot use the Fn shortcut key in the full screen mode DOS prompt or extended desktop N N N No o o ot t t te e e e To change display devices easily Right click on the desktop and select Graphics Options Output To to change the current disp...

Page 93: ...ete 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 the notification area on the right of the task bar This indicates that the current security sta...

Page 94: ...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 95: ...tem events such as when a program or a driver is installed You can also decide when to create your own restore points The procedures to create your own restore point are described below 1 Click Start All Programs Accessories System Tools System Restore 2 Select Create a restore point and than click Next 3 In the Restore point description box type a name to identify the restore point and than click...

Page 96: ...lick 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 click Next 3 Confirm the restoration information to undo and click Next System Restore shuts down Windows and starts undoing the restoratio...

Page 97: ...s that are not currently installed on your computer from the system software media 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 installation...

Page 98: ...llation in the main window of the System Software Media Standard Installation is recommended 2 The system is scanned to display the drivers and programs that need to be installed 3 Click OK The drivers and programs are automatically installed as factory defaults 4 When done restart the system ...

Page 99: ...fter a while the Samsung Recovery Solution Start screen appears 3 Read the instructions on the Start screen and click the Start button to install Windows C C C Ca a a au u u ut t t tii iio o o on n n n Please backup your hard disk drive Samsung Recovery Solution formats your hard disk drive before installing Windows Therefore please backup important data onto a separate storage device before reins...

Page 100: ...u have used and click the Start button 4 2 The Confirmation window appears Confirm the selected Windows version and click the Yes button If the Select Windows version language screen appears instead of the Windows installation screen The Select Windows version screen may appear if you have formatted your hard disk drive Select a Windows version according to the following procedures N N N No o o ot...

Page 101: ...System Software Media need to be installed Windows cannot be used without them N N N No o o ot t t te e e e For more information about the procedures to use the System Software Media refer to the descriptions of P 7 4 Re Installing Software If the System Software Media consists of 2 CDs When the installation of the first CD is complete the Windows registration screen appears See Step 7 Install the...

Page 102: ...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 103: ...lution change display device change removal of AC adapter system restart and the implementation or termi nation of stand by mode or maximum power saving mode This happens while the system is detecting display devices connected to the system During the detection operation the connected display devices may blink or some noise may occur If you continually view an afterimage on the screen right click ...

Page 104: ...rating A This problem may occur when you entered hibernate mode while using the Extended Desktop mode removed the monitor and then pushed power button to exit hibernate mode When the desktop is displayed abnormally press right touchpad button on the desktop and click Refresh When the icons disappear press Fn or Ctrl Alt F3 to change the display setting Q10 When I played DVD or Video CD in Dual Dis...

Page 105: ...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 Telephon...

Page 106: ... 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 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...

Page 107: ...Select Allow this device to bring the computer out of standby then click OK Restart the system If the system in rest mode is activated when there is no received signal use the system after disabling Wake On LAN function Connecting wired LAN while using wireless LAN may not execute Wake On LAN function Configure wireless LAN to Disable to use Wake On LAN function Q2 When I connected 100Mbps wired L...

Page 108: ...el Performance and Maintenance System Hardware tab Device Manager Network adapters Wireless LAN adapter If there is a yellow exclamation mark If a warning message apears install the driver again using the System Software Media 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 st...

Page 109: ...e is a Wireless LAN On Off button check if the wireless LAN button is pressed A2 Verify whether the same network key encryption key has been entered in both the AP and the computer The network key is an encryption key for encrypting data transmitted between the AP and the computer It is recommended setting the network key manually Check the AP Settings For the AP settings refer to the User s Guide...

Page 110: ...Ps but may cause compatibility problems It is recommended using a static IP Since static channel selection is more reliable than auto channel selection it is recommended setting a static channel Q5 In the Windows XP Available wireless networks window the Wireless Network Connection is displayed as Not Available A1 When there is a Wireless LAN button ensure that the Wireless LAN button is turned on...

Page 111: ...TCP IP properties of the computers to be connected through the com puter to computer Ad Hoc network All of the computers to be connected through a computer to computer Ad Hoc network should be configured so that their IP addresses are within the same subnet range If the TCP IP Settings are configured to DHCP the address is automatically configured to an address within the subnet IP range This will...

Page 112: ...nterference Change the channel of the AP and reconnect A2 This may be caused by selecting the Use IEEE 802 1x network authentication option when IEEE 802 1x authentication is not available 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 informatio...

Page 113: ... Q13 Although I have turned the wireless LAN off using the Off Button on the PROSet the wireless LAN operating light is still on A This is normal The Off Button for the Wireless LAN on the PROSet only turns off the S W and not the H W for the Wireless LAN Q14 After installing the PROSet I cannot manage the wireless net work under Windows for an 11a g and 11g card A Click on Use Microsoft Client in...

Page 114: ...de before executing a game 1 Press touchpad right button on the desktop 2 Click Graphic Options Graphic Properties Devices tab 3 Select Notebook then select Full Screen check box 4 Click OK Q4When I pressed Fn keys to convert display devices while playing a 3D game the computer does not operate A Do not press Fn keys while playing a 3D game since it may cause a system error Q5 When you press the F...

Page 115: ...1 keys while playing a game since it may cause a system error Q8 When I played The Sims House Party game in Dual Display Clone mode a mouse afterimage is displayed A1 Press Fn to change the display setting to Dual Display mode then play the game A2 If above method does not solve the problem change the setting to display only on the LCD ...

Page 116: ...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 117: ...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 118: ... 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 latest...

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Page 120: ...Appendix System specifications software types and safety instructions are provided here Appendix Appendix ...

Page 121: ... Card Supported CF Card Slot One Type 1 Ports Monitor USB 2 0 x 2 Modem RJ 11 LAN RJ 45 IEEE 1394 6 Pin DC In Microphone Headphone S PDIF Dimensions mm 287 7 x 197 5 x 18 Width x Depth x Height LCD Panel Size 12 1 Wide TFT LCD Battery Lithium Ion smart battery Operation Environment Temperature for custody 5 40 C for operation 10 32 C Humidity for custody 5 90 for operation 20 80 Operation Voltage ...

Page 122: ...vice 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 compatible Access Point This piece of equipm...

Page 123: ...and 6 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 11a mode is supported only when the device is connected with an IEEE802 11a device e g IEEE802 11a compatible Access Point 11g mode is supported only when the device is connected with an IEEE802 11g device e g IEEE802 11g compatible Access ...

Page 124: ...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 125: ...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 126: ...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 127: ...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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