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Summary of Contents for R40

Page 1: ...Manual This manual describes how to use computer as well as information on Windows Internet Upgrade and Troubleshooting R40 The product images may differ from actual product appearance ...

Page 2: ...per Seating Posture During Computer Use 1 16 2 Introducing Windows Windows XP Basics 2 2 Document Operations 2 7 3 Using The Computer Using the CD Rom Drive 3 2 Using the Multi Card Slot 3 7 Using the PC Card Slot 3 9 Using EasyBox 3 10 Using Samsung Update Plus 3 12 Contents The photographs used in this user manual may be somewhat different in shape and color to those of your computer depending o...

Page 3: ... for Wireless LAN Network WLAN 4 8 Using Samsung Network Manager 4 15 Using Network Service 4 22 Using Bluetooth Devices 4 28 5 System Management Managing Power 5 2 Using the Battery 5 4 Upgrading Memory 5 8 Using the Security Lock 5 10 Traveling with the Computer 5 11 6 Customizing your computer Using System Setup 6 2 Configuring the Password 6 4 Changing Booting Priority 6 6 Configuring Resoluti...

Page 4: ...ctor 7 2 Restoring the System 7 3 Reinstalling Software 7 5 Re Installing Windows 7 7 Q A 7 10 Appendix System Specifications A 2 Wireless LAN Specifications A 3 Copyright A 5 Safety Instructions A 5 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: ...mputer Front View LCD Panel Keyboard P 1 9 Status Indicators P 1 12 Status Indicators P 1 12 Power Button P 1 5 Quick Launch Button P 1 11 LCD Latch Multi Card Slot Optional P 3 7 Touchpad Touchpad Button P 1 7 Speaker L Speaker R ...

Page 8: ...Right View Left View 1 3 Chapter 1 Getting Started CD Drive Optional P 3 2 Modem Port Optional P 4 3 LAN Port P 4 4 Fan Vents USB 2 0 Port PC Card Slot Optional P 3 9 Headphone Jack Microphone Jack ...

Page 9: ...l void your warranty To replace the hard disk drive please contact your nearest Samsung Service Centre 1 4 Manual Rear View Bottom View Battery P 5 4 Battery Latches Memory Compartment P 5 8 DC In Jack HDD Compartment Security Lock Port P 5 10 USB 2 0 Port Monitor Port TV Output Port S Video P 6 8 ...

Page 10: ...ng Off 1 Click the Start button on the Taskbar 2 Select Turn Off Computer 3 Click Turn Off from the Turn Off Computer window 1 5 Chapter 1 Getting Started C C C Ca a a au u u ut t t tii iio o o on n n n If the computer has 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 syste...

Page 11: ... 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 login with an Administrator Account To delete a user account 1 Click on a user account to d...

Page 12: ... 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 1 7 Chapter 1 Getting Started Touchpad buttons the two buttons below the touchpad provide identical functions to buttons of a mouse Touchpad N N N No o o ot t t te e e e Locking the touchpad...

Page 13: ... Manual Drag Move Select 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 Please use the touchpad only with your finger Using sharp devices may damage the touchpad 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 functions please r...

Page 14: ...he LCD and an external display device when an external display device is connected P 6 8 Turns the LCD on and off Turns the audio output on and off Turns the wireless LAN service on and off for appropriate models Turns the touchpad function on and off You can select Etiquette Mode when you require a quiet operating environment Function Standby Gauge Euro CRT LCD Backlit Mute Wireless LAN Touchpad ...

Page 15: ...or end of the sentence Key Function Makes the keypad in the middle of keyboard available Scrolls the screen up and down while the cursor position does not change in some applications Increases the audio volume Decreases the audio volume Turns the LCD screen brighter Turns the LCD screen dimmer Function Num Lock Scroll Lock Volume Up Volume Down Brightness Up Brightness Down Key Name Key Com binati...

Page 16: ...on linked to this button is AVStation Viewer To change the application to launch using this button 1 Click Start All Programs Samsung Magic Keyboard Magic Keyboard 2 Click the Application to be launched select an application and click Open Example C Program Files Internet Explorer EXPLORE 3 Click Apply and then OK to complete the settings ...

Page 17: ...is 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 on when the computer is turned on Blinks when the computer is in Standby mode Num Lock Caps Lock Scroll Lock Hard Di...

Page 18: ...rol 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 brightness level to dimmer 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 p...

Page 19: ...olume 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 20: ...peakers To listen to more stereophonic sound click Start All Programs Samsung Samsung EDS Samsung EDS or double click the EDS icon on the Taskbar and select a surround mode from the pop up menu To disable EDS select Enhanced Digital Sound OFF from the pop up menu N N N No o o ot t t te e e e ...

Page 21: ...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 22: ...Introducing Windows This chapter provides basic information on using the computer s main operating system Windows Chapter 2 Chapter 2 ...

Page 23: ... 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 24: ...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 25: ... 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 26: ...ton Maximize Button Minimize Button Double click a shared document or a 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 ...

Page 27: ...p and support centre before calling the Samsung helpline 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 28: ... 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 29: ...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 30: ...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 31: ... CD will run automatically 3 2 Manual 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 A CD ROM drive is optional For more detailed product specifications refer to the product catalog N N N No o o ot t t te e e e C C C Ca a a au u u ut ...

Page 32: ...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 33: ...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 34: ... If your computer has CD RW functionality you can 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 ...

Page 35: ...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 36: ...al camera To insert and use a memory card 1 Insert a memory card into the Multi Card Slot 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 storing data only Copyright protection function is not supported Memory Stick Memory Stick Pro SD Cord MMC High Speed MMC xD Cord ex Memory Stick To protect the data in the memory card Set the write...

Page 37: ... 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 position N N N No o o ot t t t...

Page 38: ...Ca a a au u u ut t t tii iio o o on n n n Before using the PCMCIA slot remove the slot protector Push the eject button of the PCMCIA card slot once to pop it out Push the button again to eject the slot protector To remove PCMCIA card a Double click Safely Removes Hardware icon in Taskbar b Select the appropriate PCMCIA card and click Stop button c When Safe to remove Hardware window appears click ...

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 You can also change the configuration of the firewall set tings Windows automatic updates and blocking pop up...

Page 40: ...ll 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: ...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 42: ...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...

Page 43: ...sion TV Station is only available for systems supporting the TV function For detailed usage refer to the program help Start and Screen Layout To launch the program select Start All Programs Samsung AVStation premium AVStation premium Alternatively double click the AVStation premium icon on the Desktop MUSIC You can play a music file or an audio CD PHOTO You can view or edit a photograph image and ...

Page 44: ...EDS Enhanced Digital Sound is a sound quality enhancement technology devel oped by Samsung Electronics You can listen to clearer sound if you enable the EDS function when playing music or video on AVStation premium Station Bar MUSIC Library Register a File MUSIC Menu Bar Playlist Playlist Control Buttons Play Control Buttons Volume Control Play Options EDS Setting Button ...

Page 45: ...ect Play Audio CD using Samsung AVStation and click the OK button 3 The tracks on the audio CD are displayed in the Playlist and the first track is automatically played N N N No o o ot t t te e e e If an audio CD is already in the CD drive double click the album title in the Audio CD folder of the Library and add the tracks to the Playlist The tracks added to the Playlist are played ...

Page 46: ... click a music file The file is added to the playlist and played N N N No o o ot t t te e e e Play a Track not registered to the Library Click File Open select a music file to be played and click Open The selected track is registered to the Library and played Creating My Playlist My Playlist is a personal album with which you can collect manage and play your favorite music files For the procedures...

Page 47: ...n add files folders or search and add files As an example the proce dures to add a folder are described below 1 Click on the Register a File button below the Library and click on Add by Folders 2 Select a folder which included music files and click the OK button The music files in the folder are added to the Library N N N No o o ot t t te e e e The tracks used in AVStation are automatically added ...

Page 48: ...are described below For the procedures to register image files to the Library refer to P 3 22 1 Move to PHOTO Station and double click on All Images 2 Click on a folder which includes images and the images in the folder are dis played in the Image Viewer window Station Bar PHOTO Library Register a File PHOTO Menu Bar Image Viewer Tab Image Editor Tab Move to a Higher Level Folder Preview Zoom in I...

Page 49: ...lick the Full Screen button or SlideShow button below the Image Viewer window Run Full Screen View and you can rotate the picture using the direction keys To return to the Image Viewer window press the Esc key or double click on the screen Watching a SlideShow while Listening to Music To watch a SlideShow while listening to music play music from MUSIC Station and run SlideShow Setting an Image as ...

Page 50: ...ditor screen appears The Image Editor screen consists of an Image Workspace window and 3 Tool tabs 2 Edit the image using the Shape Edit and Effect tools Shape tool Change the shape of an image through cut resize Edit tool Draw a line add some clip art or enter letters Effect tool Apply various effects to an image 3 When finishing editing an image click the Save Edited Image button below the Image...

Page 51: ...n add files add folders or search and add files As an example the pro cedures to add folders are described below 1 Click the Register a File button below the Library and click on Add by Folders 2 Select a folder which includes image files and click the OK button The image files in the folder are added to the Library N N N No o o ot t t te e e e The image files used in AVStation are automatically a...

Page 52: ...ed by Samsung Electronics You can view a clearer and sharper picture by enabling the EDI function when watching TV or playing a video on AVStation pre mium However some TV tuners and graphics cards are not supported by EDI For information on EDS Enhanced Digital Sound refer to P 3 15 Station Bar MOVIE Library Register a File MOVIE Menu Bar Video Play window Play Control Buttons Volume Control Capt...

Page 53: ...the DVD playing software first 1 Launch AVStation premium and insert a DVD title into the DVD drive 2 In the What do you want Windows to do window select Play DVD Video using Samsung AVStation and click the OK button 3 The DVD title is played N N N No o o ot t t te e e e If a DVD title is already in the DVD drive double click the DVD title in the DVD VCD folder of the Library The DVD title is play...

Page 54: ...to the Library and played Playing a Video File in Full Screen 1 Double click on the current playback screen 2 The video is played in full screen In full screen move the mouse pointer to the bottom of the screen to show the Play Control bar To play at the default screen size press the Esc key or double click on the screen Capturing the Video Screen Click on Capture Current Screen below the Play win...

Page 55: ...an add files add folders or search and add files As an example the pro cedures to add folders are described below 1 Click the Register a File button below the Library and click Add by Folders 2 Select a folder which includes video files and click the OK button The video files in the folder are added to the Library N N N No o o ot t t te e e e The video files used in AVStation are automatically add...

Page 56: ...ion Viewer you can only play files registered to the AVStation premi um Library For the procedures to register files to the Library refer to P 3 18 P 3 22 and P 3 26 The screen figures may differ from actual ones depending on the program ver sion TV Station is only available for systems supporting the TV function Start Exit AVStation Viewer Starting Select Start All Programs Samsung AVStation prem...

Page 57: ...ne by one or in a SlideShow MOVIE You can play a video DVD or VCD title Settings You can set the Music Photo and Movie settings N N N No o o ot t t te e e e To move to the start screen while using the program press the ESC key Or move the mouse pointer to the top left in the current screen and click the AVStation icon ...

Page 58: ... files refer to P 3 18 1 Launch AVStation Viewer and click on Music 2 Click on All Music and double click a file in the right pane Playing an Audio CD 1 Launch AVStation Viewer and insert an audio CD into the CD drive 2 In the AVStation Viewer start screen click on Music 3 Double click the Audio CD in the left pane and double click on an album or music file in the right pane The selected music fil...

Page 59: ...ick on All Images and double click on an image file in the right pane 3 The selected image is zoomed in on N N N No o o ot t t te e e e To view an image in Full Sreen or through a SlideShow Click on the SlideShow or Full Screen button below the zoomed in image To return to the previous status in SlideShow or Full Screen press the Esc key or double click on the screen In AVStation Viewer press the ...

Page 60: ...istered to the MOVIE Library are described below Refer to P 3 26 1 Launch AVStation Viewer and click the Movie 2 Click on All Movies and double click a movie file in the right pane The movie file is played N N N No o o ot t t te e e e Showing the Play Control window Press the space bar or move the mouse pointer The Play Control window appears at the bottom 1 2 2 1 All movies movie File ...

Page 61: ... Playing a DVD 1 Launch AVStation Viewer and insert a DVD title into the DVD drive 2 In the AVStation Viewer start screen click on Movie 3 Click on DVD VCD and double click on the DVD title The DVD title is played ...

Page 62: ...Connecting to the Internet This chapter provides instructions on connecting to the Internet Chapter 4 Chapter 4 ...

Page 63: ...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 64: ...et 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 Do not connect a digital phone to the Modem Port The high voltage may damage the modem C C C Ca a a au u u ut ...

Page 65: ...nel 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 check that the...

Page 66: ...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 67: ...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 68: ...e 1 Click the Start Control Panel Performance and Maintenance System Hardware tab and then the Device Manager button 2 Select Realtek RTL8139 810x Family Fast Ethermic NIC in the Network adapters right click it and select Properties 3 Select the Advanced tab select the Optimal Performance in the Properties field and set the Value field to Enable 4 Click the OK button ...

Page 69: ...g to comput er to computer networks peer to peer or ad hoc 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 Performance and Maintenance System Hardware tab Device Manager The wireless LAN connection settings will be described on the basis of the Windows XP Service Pack 2 instal...

Page 70: ...y window appears 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 ...

Page 71: ... Internet by accessing another computer connected to the Internet See P 4 18 Sharing Internet Access You can connect by completing the following steps Step 1 Set up a computer to computer network on a computer Step 2 Connect to the configured computer from other computers Step 1 Setting up a computer to computer network 1 Right click on the Wireless Network Connection icon on the taskbar and selec...

Page 72: ...dd 6 Enter the network name e g samsung and unselect The key is provided for me automatically Enter the encryption key in the Network key field and click OK To prevent a network connection from an unauthorized user it would be better to configure a network key encryption key A network key consists of 5 13 alphanumeric characters e g magic or of 10 26 hexadecimal numbers a hexadecimal number is rep...

Page 73: ...4 12 Manual 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 74: ...a cryptographic key in the network key box and click Connect When connected to the wireless network the system displays Connected in the selected network of the Network Connection window If the network key is not configured in Connecting to computer to computer net works peer to peer or ad hoc on P 4 10 just click Connect without any key strokes N N N No o o ot t t te e e e Checking the connection...

Page 75: ...Enter a profile name to be used for the connection and select the security settings of the AP to be connected to in the Security tab 6 Click OK and then OK again in the Profile Management window If the profile is created the profile appears in the list in the Profile Management tab and the connection is established using the profile The network authentication encryption type and password of an acc...

Page 76: ...sharing server You can diagnose the network status You can diagnose the network status when the network is not properly connected Using the Network This section describes the procedures to connect to the Internet by setting up a network The setting up procedures include the procedures to add a printer to the network Setting Up a Network 1 To use a wired LAN connect the LAN cable to the LAN port To...

Page 77: ...ither Wired LAN or Wireless LAN Setting up the IP Address To allocate an IP address automatically DHCP select Get IP Automatically To use a static IP address unselect Get IP Automatically and enter an IP address For IP address information ask your network administrator N N N No o o ot t t te e e e To not add a printer select No Default Printer and then click the Finish button When the network sett...

Page 78: ...icon on the Taskbar and click View Available Wireless Networks 2 Select an available wireless network e g SAMSUNG and click the Connect button For information on available wireless LAN APs ask your network administrator 3 The network key security key input window appears If a network key has been set for the wireless LAN AP enter the network key and click the Connect button For the network key inf...

Page 79: ...nnect the sharing server and the Internet through a wired LAN and connect the sharing server and the sharing client through a wireless LAN are described below Sharing Server A computer with 2 LAN interfaces that provide a function to share Internet Access Sharing Client A computer that uses the Internet by connecting to a sharing server without itself having a direct connection to the Internet You...

Page 80: ...d click the Next button 8 When the Printer Setting window appears click Finish For the printer setup procedures refer to Setting Up a Network on page 4 15 When the Shared Server setting is completed set up the shared client Determine whether to use a firewall Select a device Set an IP address To protect against external intrusion attempts using a firewall is recommended For more information on sel...

Page 81: ... can use the Internet on the shared client To connect through a wireless LAN select Internet Sharing Wireless To connect through a wired LAN select Internet Sharing Wired N N N No o o ot t t te e e e To connect through a wireless LAN enter the wireless connection name e g Samsung you entered in the sharing server If you have set a network key security key for the sharing server enter the network k...

Page 82: ...Run Samsung Network Manager 2 Select Diagnose Status from the Manage menu 3 The Network Connections figure window appears Click the Start button to start the network diagnosis 4 When the diagnosis is complete out of order devices are marked by the exclamation mark icon For detailed device status read the description in the lower part of the window ...

Page 83: ...and folders on a computer Step 2 Accessing shared files and folders from another computer Network services are provided for the computers that are connected to the network 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 84: ...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 85: ...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 86: ...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 87: ...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 computer 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 88: ...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 89: ...guaranteed Bluetooth Functions File Transmission You can exchange files between 2 Bluetooth devices You can exchange files with other computers mobile phones PDAs etc Network Access You can connect to another computer with the Bluetooth function as you access a wireless LAN in Ad Hoc mode or connect to the Internet through an AP or Internet Connecting Sharing Server Network Access through a Phone ...

Page 90: ...o start setting up N N N No o o ot t t te e e e In the setting up steps enter a device name to be displayed in the Bluetooth Manager program Enter a Name in the Computer Name field and select Laptop for the Computer Type field Also a step appears for selecting the services to be provided by your Bluetooth device for other Bluetooth devices At this point the program automatically detects available ...

Page 91: ...continue the installation 3 If the driver installation is complete the next step proceeds which searches for nearby Bluetooth devices Since you do not have to search while setting up click the Skip button and finish the settings 4 When the settings are complete the Bluetooth icon menu of the notification area changes as shown in the figure ...

Page 92: ... other Bluetooth devices Bluetooth Help Bluetooth Help provides detailed procedures on using Bluetooth functions Click on My Bluetooth Settings on the Desktop and press the F1 key Help N N N No o o ot t t te e e e Select Start Help and Support Networking and the Web Networking Wireless networking Bluetooth devices wireless to view Windows Help ...

Page 93: ...n Bluetooth computers are described below 1 On the computer that is sending a file hereafter Computer A right click the Bluetooth icon in the notification area and select Quick Connection File Transmission Search for Device 2 In the Select Device window click on a computer to be connected hereafter Computer B ...

Page 94: ...ter the same PIN Code E g same numbers on both Bluetooth devices to make a connection 4 After a short while the Bluetooth PIN Code required dialog box appears on Computer B enter the code that you have entered in Step 3 above 5 If the Bluetooth PIN code requested notification window appears on the bot tom right taskbar click on the window enter the Bluetooth PIN code and click the OK button 6 The ...

Page 95: ...to connect to mouse keyboard joystick or headset Some devices have a button to turn on the Bluetooth function so refer to the corresponding device manual 2 Double click on the My Bluetooth Settings icon on the Desktop 3 If the My Bluetooth Settings window appears click on View Devices within Coverage If the device to connect to appears click on the device E g mouse N N N No o o ot t t te e e e If ...

Page 96: ...x transmission reception sound related functions and serial port function you can connect with only one Bluetooth device Using the network connection or file transmission function multiple Bluetooth devices can be connected However since connecting with multiple devices may slow down the data rate or make the connection unstable connecting with one device at a time is recommended The Bluetooth fun...

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Page 99: ...e hard disk and turns the computer off Pressing the Power button restores the computer to the previous 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 10 If you change the power settings in the Battery M...

Page 100: ...Power Options and select the Advanced tab Configure the Power button function Configuring the function of the fn 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 101: ...xes the battery automatically C C C Ca a a au u u ut t t tii iio o o on n n n Precautions Use only chargers specified in the User Manual Never heat the battery pack put it near or in a fire or use at a temperature higher than 60 C as this may cause fire Never cause a short circuit between the battery pack terminals or disassemble the battery pack Carefully read and follow the precautions printed o...

Page 102: ...remaining battery charge 5 5 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 Batt...

Page 103: ...e are 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 Decrea...

Page 104: ...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 105: ...om of the system 2 Push the memory module tabs outward to pop the memory module outward Pull the module out at an angle of about 30 5 8 Manual Before replacing the memory module turn the system off completely and remove the battery Do not replace the memory module when the system is in Rest Mode When using memory in dual channel using memory of the same specification the same capacity and manufact...

Page 106: ...y and slide it into the slot at a 30 angle 4 Push the memory module in until the module clicks into place If the memory module is not fixed completely push the module while pressing the memory module tabs outward 5 Close and fix the memory module compartment cover using a screwdriver ...

Page 107: ...lic 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 108: ... a bag designed for notebook PCs and hand carry the computer Allow the computer and disks to pass through security X rays but do not pass the computer and disks through metal detectors Do not use the computer during take off and landing Make sure the eject button of PCMCIA card slot is locked Please follow the instruction of the corresponding facilities regarding the use of wireless devices wirele...

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Page 110: ...Customizing your computer This chapter provides information how to use the system setup customizinig screen settings Chapter 6 Chapter 6 ...

Page 111: ...n 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 Tab Shift Tab or Enter selects field System Time 10 21 53 System Date 01 01 2006 Primary Master XXXXXXX Secondary Master XXXXXXX CPU Type XXXXXXXXXX CPU Speed X XX GHz Total Memory XXX MB Slot1 Memory XXX MB Slot2 Memory Not Installe...

Page 112: ...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 113: ...password for confirmation and press Enter again 4 When a message confirming the password configuration appears in the Setup Notice window press Enter Do not lose or forget your password If you have forgotten your password contact the Samsung service center N N N No o o ot t t te e e e Supervisor Password controls access to the setup utility Supervisor Password Clear User Password Clear HDD 0 Passw...

Page 114: ... Press Enter in the Set HDD 0 Password item and define a password as described in Step 3 of the Setting up the Supervisor Password Deactivating the Password 1 On the password to delete press Enter e g supervisor password 2 Enter the current configured password and press Enter 3 Leave the New Password and Confirm New Password field empty and press Enter to deactivate the password Before configuring...

Page 115: ...m 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 6 6 Manual Boot Options DVD CD ROM Drive Removable Devices Hard Drive Select system boot options Boot Device Priority NumLock Off Enable Keypad By NumLock Summ...

Page 116: ...tart 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 To change the number of colors displayed on a monitor select an appropriate color quality To change your screen resolution move the slider to select an appropriate resolution You can view the graphics chipset T...

Page 117: ...V connect the TV to the TV output port of the system 2 If you press the Fn key combination once the Samsung Display Manager screen appears where you can select a screen Whenever you press the F4 key while pressing the Fn key selection moves to the next item Select a mode LCD Notebook Screen CRT External Monitor Screen LCD CRT Notebook External Monitor Screen TV TV Screen connected to the TV OUT po...

Page 118: ...ct a TV connect the TV to the TV output port of the system See P 6 8 Connecting to a TV 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 you have completed this click OK on the left of the Troubleshoot button The primary display device...

Page 119: ... device 2 The window moves to the secondary display device N N N No o o ot t t te e e e When you use Dual View configuring the LCD as the Primary monitor is recommended N N N No o o ot t t te e e e When Dual view is not properly set up refer to Q A 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 If the screen of the secondary display device is displayed at 640x480 pixe...

Page 120: ...ge When you first run Norton AntiVirus the Norton AntiVirus Configuration window pops up If you complete the configuration and your computer connect to network you can download and install the latest updates via the network When the live update is done virus scanning starts automatically To stop scanning click on Stop If you didn t configure the Norton AntiVirus program a security alert icon appea...

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Page 122: ...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 123: ...the screen OneClick Diagnosis You can diagnose problems affecting the system con nections and system operations via one click User Diagnosis You can select the necessary diagnostic items and diagnose system problems System Recovery Launches the Restoring the System function of Windows XP P 7 3 3 When the system diagnosis is completed the diagnostic result appears If problems are found click the Cu...

Page 124: ...ignificant system 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 ...

Page 125: ...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 restoration 4 After the...

Page 126: ...drivers or programs 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 customiz...

Page 127: ...e 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 128: ...he keyboard After 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...

Page 129: ...nd 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 t t te e e e...

Page 130: ...ons from the 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 5 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 ...

Page 131: ...ing 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 the Windows ...

Page 132: ...tings Q4 In the following cases the screen blinks or displays noise for a short time Click the Graphics Related tab Change Resolution Change Display Device Remove the AC Adapter Restart the System A This may happen while the video driver is examining the connected device While detecting any connected display devices may blink or some noise may occur Q5 When I connect a projector and change the set...

Page 133: ...s the display device A A This may happen even though WXGA LCD supports the 1280 x 800 mode the projector does not support that mode In this case change the resolution to 1024x768 recommended on your computer Q9 When a TV is connected the Turn off monitor power option is not performed A When connecting a TV after booting up your computer the Turn off monitor power option may not be performed For it...

Page 134: ...omatically installed during the installation High Definition Audio KB888111 Microsoft UAA Bus Driver for High Definition Audio Realtek High Definition Audio Realtek High Definition Audio Samsung EDS Uninstalling the Sound Driver To remove the sound driver due to a problem or for an update follow the pro cedures below If you do not follow the sequence below the sound driver may not be removed or th...

Page 135: ... Driver after a Windows XP Reinstallation If you install the sound driver after reinstalling Windows XP the Add Hardware Wizard Modem Device window may appear during the sound driver installa tion This happens because the High Definition Audio KB888111 Hotfix which has been installed on your system has changed the settings to search for both sound and modem devices If you install the modem device ...

Page 136: ...after restarting the system or reinstalling the driver You have to exit all programs using modem in the advance of diagnostics of the modem Q2 I cannot make a call using an extension line A In general the dial tone of a PABX or a digital phone switching system is not a continuous one unlike that of a trunk line Therefore the modem may not make a call because the modem mistakes the dial tone from a...

Page 137: ...ay differ according to the country you have to purchase and use the appropriate telephone plug for that particular country Q4 How do I receive a fax while the system is in power saving mode Rest mode A To receive a fax in Standby Mode you have to set it up as follows 1 The automatic fax reception function of the fax program needs to be activated For more information refer to the corresponding fax ...

Page 138: ...m If the system in rest mode is activated when there is no received signal use the system after disabling Wake On LAN function If you turn the power off when Wake On LAN is disabled the LAN LED may continue to be lit up 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 1 Click on My Network Place View ne...

Page 139: ...Manager Network adapters Wireless LAN adapter If there is a yel low exclamation mark please reinstall the device driver with 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 net work A1 Even if the signal strength is excellent the network connection may not operate properly if t...

Page 140: ... AP s firmware is the most recent version Contact the AP manufacturer or the place where you purchased the AP for details of the AP firmware A5 Verify whether the AP has been properly connected to the network Verify whether the network is operating normally by connecting the wired net work cable which has been connected to the AP to your computer A6 Check the network key settings encryption key Wh...

Page 141: ...k that the device is operating properly A4 Right click the My computer icon and select Manage When the Computer Management win dow 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 Con figuration and check that Startup Type is configured to Automatic and the Service status i...

Page 142: ...esult Q7 The network does not operate properly when both the wireless and the wired net work connections are simultaneously config ured with the same IP address A You cannot use the wireless and the wired network connections using the same IP address simultaneously To use either the wireless or the wired network in turn with the same IP ad dress you have to Disable whichever network device will no...

Page 143: ...tings Select Start Control Panel Network and Internet Connections Network Connections right click the Wireless Network Connection icon and then select View Available Wireless Net works Select Change Advanced Settings from the left menu select an AP from Preferred networks window in the Wireless Networks tab and click the Properties button Select Shared Mode in the Network Authentication field of t...

Page 144: ... program disables the function of Fn Q4 While playing a game pressing the Fn keys does not work or the screen is not properly displayed A Some games and 3D application programs may change the display device control Therefore pressing the Fn keys may terminate the running program or may display an abnormal screen Press the Fn keys before launching a program and do not press them while running the p...

Page 145: ... to memory when required This operation may temporarily stop displaying the picture on the screen In this case lower the game resolution or the screen settings For Delta Force Black Hawk Down Medal of Honor Battle Field 1942 etc Bluetooth Q1 Characters are broken if I receive a business card in Korean or Chinese using the Bluetooth Send a Business Card function A1This may happen when you send a Ko...

Page 146: ...th headset is properly connected to a PC the Control Pane Sound Playback Device changes to Bluetooth Audio for a mono headset or High Quality Bluetooth Audio for a stereo headset If the Sound Playback Device in the Control Panel is not changed properly you may not hear any sound Check the audio settings in the Control Panel according to the procedures below Configuring Sounds and Audio Devices in ...

Page 147: ...rity settings for 2 In the Privacy tab of Internet Properties click on Settings from Block pop ups 3 Enter a URL to want to allow pop ups into Address of Web site to allow and click on Add 4 You will find that the entered address is added to the allowed sites list The next time you connect to the Web site you will see pop ups appearing When you need to re block a permitted site select the Web site...

Page 148: ...ab of the Windows Firewall If you want to add a program to Programs and Services click on Add Program and select it A2 Set up Windows Automatic Updates This automatically downloads and installs critical updates via the Internet to keep your computer up to date 1 Click on Automatic Updates in Start Control Panel Security Center Manage security settings for 2 From general tab of Automatic Updates wi...

Page 149: ... 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 Microsoft Web site www microsoft com regularly to check the latest list N N...

Page 150: ...Appendix System specifications software types and safety instructions are provided here Appendix Appendix ...

Page 151: ... 0 x 4 Microphone Headphone Modem RJ 11 LAN RJ 45 Optional Monitor and TV Out S Video DC Jack Security Lock Port Dimensions mm 360 x 264 5 x 26 1 37 1mm W x D x H LCD 15 4 WXGA 1280 x 800 Weight 2 7 2 74 kg Optional Battery Lithium Ion smart battery 6 Cells Operation Environment Temperature storage 5 40 C operation 10 32 C Humidity storage 5 90 operation 20 80 Operation Voltage 100 240 VAC Frequen...

Page 152: ... Description Transceiver Power MAX 10 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 equip...

Page 153: ...m 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 certain...

Page 154: ... 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 moisture reducing agents and plastic packaging properly Consumption of moisture red...

Page 155: ...ing 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 Be...

Page 156: ...ters 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 ...

Page 157: ... covered by the warranty All other circumstances are subject to conditions in the warranty Korea Samsung Contact Center 416 Maetan 3Dong Yeongtong Gu Suwon City Gyeonggi Do Korea Tel 82 1588 3366 Homepage www sec co kr U S A InteliSol Technical Solution for Intelligent Business 1001 NE Loop 820 Dock 5 Forth Worth TX 76131 U S A Tel 1 817 230 5293 FAX 1 817 230 5045 E Mail SamsungPC Support intelis...

Page 158: ...Customer Service Center General Enquiry Hotline 2862 6001 Technical Support Hotline 2862 6406 E mail service sehk samsung com Web Site http www samsung com hk ...

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