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Push the memory module down so that

it is completely fixed. If the memory

does not fit easily, push the memory

module down while pulling the memory

module latches outward.

Close the memory compartment cover

and fasten the screw.

Removing a memory module

Pull the memory module latches

outward.

The memory module will pop up.
Remove the memory module out at

an angle of 30 degrees.

Summary of Contents for R418

Page 1: ...User Guide SAMSUNG R418 R468 R467 ...

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Page 3: ...ter 46 Turn on the computer 47 Using Sleep Mode 48 Chapter 2 Using the computer Keyboard 50 Touchpad 53 CD Drive ODD Optional 54 Inserting and Ejecting a CD 54 Multi Card Slot Optional 56 ExpressCard Slot Optional 58 Adjusting the Volume 59 Chapter 3 Settings and Upgrade LCD Brightness Control 62 BIOS Setup 63 Entering the BIOS Setup 63 The BIOS Setup Screen 64 Setting a Boot Password 66 Changing ...

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Page 5: ...ty Information 23 Replacement Parts and Accessories 25 Regulatory Compliance Statements 27 WEEE SYMBOL INFORMATION 39 Basic Items 40 Overview 41 Front View 41 Status Indicators 42 Right View 43 Left View 44 Back View 45 Bottom View 45 Turn on the computer 46 Attaching the Battery 46 Connect the AC adapter 46 Turn on the computer 47 Using Sleep Mode 48 ...

Page 6: ...at has already been installed on another PC c For the installation procedures and any issues with the operating systems or applications not supplied by Samsung Computer contact the corresponding software company v The company will not provide a replacement or refund due to the reason x c and if our service engineer visits you due to this problem a service charge will be applied Charge the battery ...

Page 7: ...aution Content included in this section includes information required about the function Note Content included in this section includes helpful information to use the function Copyright Samsung Electronics Co Ltd 2009 Samsung Electronics Co Ltd owns the copyright of this manual No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic or mechanical without the ...

Page 8: ...ifference in capacity calculation E g For a 80GB HDD Windows represents the capacity as 74 5GB 80x1 000x1 000x1 000 byte 1 024x1 024x1 024 byte 74 505GB In addition the capacity representation in Windows may be even smaller because some programs such as Recovery Solution may reside in a hidden area of the HDD About Memory Capacity Representation The memory capacity reported in Windows is less than...

Page 9: ...ses the risk that a malfunction or damage to the product will occur Avoid exposing any part of your body to the heat from the computer vent or AC adapter for a long time when the computer is on Exposing a part of your body close to the heat from the vent or AC adapter for long periods of time may cause a burn Avoid blocking the vent at the bottom or side of the computer when using it on a bed or c...

Page 10: ...here is a danger of electric shock or fire hazard Do not use a damaged or loose main plug or power cord or power outlet There is a danger of electric shock or fire hazard Plug the power cord firmly into the power outlet and AC adapter Failing to do so may cause fire hazard Do not unplug the power cord out by pulling the cable only If the cord is damaged it may cause electric shock Do not bend the ...

Page 11: ...tric shock or fire Use only the AC adapter supplied with the product Using another adapter may cause the screen to flicker AC Adapter Usage Precautions If water or another substance enters the power input jack AC adapter or the computer disconnect the power cord and contact the service center Damage to the device within the computer may cause electric shock or fire hazard Warning Failing to follow...

Page 12: ... it may cause the computer to overheat Take care that the computer vents on the side or the bottom are not blocked especially in these environments If the vents are blocked the computer may overheat and it may cause a computer problem or even explosion Do not use the computer in a humid location such as a bathroom or sauna Please use the computer within the recommended temperature and humidity ran...

Page 13: ...plosion or fire To use the computer safely replace a dead battery with a new authorized battery Please charge the battery fully before using the computer for the first time Never heat the battery or put the battery into a fire Do not put or use the battery in a hot location such as a sauna inside a vehicle exposed to the heat and so on There is a danger of an explosion or fire Take care not to all...

Page 14: ...ould touch and or swallow it There is a danger of choking If a child has swallowed it contact a doctor immediately Upgrade Related Do not place any container filled with water or chemicals over or near the computer If water or chemicals enter the computer this may cause fire or electric shock If the computer is broken or dropped disconnect the power cord and contact a service center for a safety c...

Page 15: ...g battery and memory and never disassemble parts There is a danger of damaging the product electric shock or fire hazard Shut down the computer and disconnect all cables before disassembling the computer If there is a modem disconnect the phone line If you are disassembling a notebook computer make sure to remove the battery Failing to do so may cause electric shock Custody and Movement Related Fo...

Page 16: ...ve current and a high temperature and may damage the battery or cause a fire Charge the battery according to the instructions in the manual Failing to do so may cause an explosion or fire from damage to the product Do not heat the battery or expose it to heat e g inside a vehicle during the summer There is a danger of explosion or fire Do not block the ports holes vents etc of the product and do n...

Page 17: ... the notebook computer is turned off The temperature may rise and it may cause overheating and deformation of the product Do not press the Eject Button while the Floppy Disk CD ROM drive is in operation You might lose data and the disk might be suddenly ejected and could cause an injury Take care not to drop the product while using it This may cause personal injury or loss of data Do not touch the...

Page 18: ... use the computer when it is completely dried Failing to do so may cause electric shock or fire Emergency disk eject method using paperclip should not be used while the disk is in motion Make sure to use the emergency disk eject method only when the Optical Disk Drive is stopped There is a danger of injury Do not place your face close to the Optical Disk Drive tray when it is operating There is a ...

Page 19: ...hard disk drive is operating The data may be lost and irrecoverable due to a computer virus infection The data may be lost if the power is turned off while running a program Moving or causing an impact to the computer while the hard disk drive is operating may cause files to be corrupted or bad sectors on the hard disk To prevent data loss due to damage to the hard disk drive please backup your da...

Page 20: ...djust the heights of desks and chairs appropriate to your height The heights are to be adjusted so that your arm forms a right angle when you place your hand over the keyboard while sitting down on a chair Adjust the height of chair so that your heel is comfortably placed on the floor Do not use the computer while you are lying down but only while you are sitting down Do not use the computer on yo...

Page 21: ...en entering contents printed on a paper into the computer use a static paper holder so that the height of the paper is almost equal to that of the monitor Hand Position Keep your arm at a right angle as shown by the figure Keep the line from your elbow to your hand straight Do not place your palm over the keyboard while typing Do not hold the mouse with excessive force Do not press the keyboard to...

Page 22: ...ur intervention Please check the equalizer default setting before first usage Use Time Break Time Take a break for 10 minutes or more after a 50 minute period when working for more than one hour Illumination Do not use the computer in dark locations The illumination level for computer use must be as bright so for reading a book Indirect illumination is recommended Use a curtain to prevent reflecti...

Page 23: ...erated only with the type of power source indicated on the rating label Ensure that the electrical outlet you are using to power your equipment is easily accessible in case of fire or short circuit If your computer has a voltage selector switch make sure that the switch is in the proper position for your area Openings in the computer case are provided for ventilation Do not block or cover these op...

Page 24: ...o qualified personnel if The power cord or plug is damaged Liquid has been spilled into the system The system does not operate properly when the operating instructions are followed The system was dropped or the casing is damaged The system performance changes The Instruction On Safety Operation of NotePC z When installing and operating devices please refer to safety requirements in the user guide ...

Page 25: ...HS Radiation Performance Standard Should the unit ever need servicing contact an authorized service location Laser Safety Note Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified in this manual may result in hazardous radiation exposure To prevent exposure to laser beams do not try to open the enclosure of a CD or DVD drive Class 1M laser radiation when operating...

Page 26: ...set requirements contact your authorized dealer reseller or service provider General Requirements The requirements listed below are applicable to all countries The length of the power cord set must be at least 6 00 feet 1 8m and a maximum of 9 75 feet 3 0m All power cord sets must be approved by an acceptable accredited agency responsible for evaluation in the country where the power cord set will...

Page 27: ...ents Wireless devices are closely regulated and use may not be allowed The RF field strength of the wireless device or devices that may be embedded in your notebook are well below all international RF exposure limits as known at this time Because the wireless devices which may be embedded into your notebook emit less energy than is allowed in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations ma...

Page 28: ...plicable authority for authorization prior to use or turning on the wireless device Every country has different restrictions on the use of wireless devices Since your system is equipped with a wireless device when traveling between countries with your system check with the local Radio Approval authorities prior to any move or trip for any restrictions on the use of a wireless device in the destina...

Page 29: ... in hospitals is restricted to the limits set forth by each hospital Explosive Device Proximity Warning Do not operate a portable transmitter such as a wireless network device near unshielded blasting caps or in an explosive environment unless the device has been modified to be qualified for such use Use On Aircraft Caution Regulations of the FCC and FAA prohibit airborne operation of radio freque...

Page 30: ...evision reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the deal...

Page 31: ... 25 GHz frequency range FCC requires this product to be used indoors for the frequency range 5 15 to 5 25 GHz to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co channel Mobile Satellite systems High power radars are allocated as primary users of the 5 25 to 5 35 GHz and 5 65 to 5 85 GHz bands These radar stations can cause interference with and or damage this device Operation of this device is...

Page 32: ...u believe it is necessary The telephone company may make changes in its facilities equipment operations or procedures that could affect the operation of the equipment If this happens the telephone company will provide advanced notice in order for you to make necessary modifications to maintain uninterrupted service If trouble is experienced with this equipment Modem for repair or warranty informat...

Page 33: ...ndoors for the frequency range of 5 15 GHz to 5 25 GHz to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co channel mobile satellite systems High power radar is allocated as the primary user of the 5 25 to 5 35 GHz and 5 65 to 5 85 GHz bands These radar stations can cause interference with and or damage to this device The maximum allowed antenna gain for use with this device is 6dBi in order to ...

Page 34: ...t should be made by an authorized Canadian maintenance facility designated by the supplier Any repairs or alterations made by the user to this equipment or equipment malfunctions may give the telecommunications company cause to request the user to disconnect the equipment Users should make sure for their own protection that the electrical ground connections of the power utility telephone lines and...

Page 35: ... the Warranty or contact the retailer where you purchased your product European Radio Approval Information for products fitted with EU approved radio devices This Product is a Notebook computer low power Radio LAN type devices radio frequency RF wireless communication devices operating in the 2 4GHz 5GHz band may be present embedded in your notebook system which is intended for home or office use ...

Page 36: ...nçais French Par la présente Samsung déclare que l appareil Notebook PC est conforme aux exigences essentielles et aux autres dispositions pertinentes de la directive 1999 5 CE Italiano Italian Con la presente Samsung dichiara che questo Notebook PC è conforme ai requisiti essenziali ed alle altre disposizioni pertinenti stabilite dalla direttiva 1999 5 CE Latviski Latvian Ar šo Samsung deklarē ka...

Page 37: ...nload supportDownMain do then search the model number of the product If the Declaration of Conformity for the model you are interested in is not available on our web site please contact your distributor European Economic Area Restrictions Local Restriction of 802 11b 802 11g Radio Usage Note to integrator The following statements on local restrictions must be published in all end user documentatio...

Page 38: ... Telecommunication Information for products fitted with EU approved modems Marking by the symbol indicates compliance of this equipment to the Radio and Telecom Terminal Equipment Directive 1999 5 EC Such marking is indicative that this equipment meets or exceeds the following technical standards CTR 21 Attachment requirements for pan European approval for connection to the analogue Public Switche...

Page 39: ...s should not be mixed with other commercial wastes for disposal Correct disposal of batteries in this product Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate battery return systems This marking on the battery manual or packaging indicates that the batteries in this product should not be disposed of with other household waste at the end of their working life Where marked...

Page 40: ... of the optional items Some items may be replaced with similar products and the color of some items may differ from that in this document Power Cable User Guide Charge the battery fully when using the computer for the first time Warranty Information Computer AC Adapter Standard Battery ...

Page 41: ...peaker A device used to generate sound 4 Keyboard A device to enter data by pressing the keys 5 Touchpad Touchpad Buttons The touchpad and touchpad buttons provide functions similar to the mouse ball and buttons 6 Multi Card Slot Optional A card slot that supports SD Card SDHC and MMC cards 7 Status Indicators Shows the operating status of the computer The corresponding operating LED is lit when t...

Page 42: ...r ODD is being accessed 5 Wireless LAN This turns on when the wireless LAN is operating You can only use this function after installing Windows and the wireless LAN driver 6 Charge Status This shows the power source and the battery charge status Green When the battery is fully charged or the battery is not installed Amber When the battery is being charged Off When the computer is running on attery...

Page 43: ...ung logo appears in the booting sequence to enter the BIOS Setup select Advanced USB Charge In Sleep Mode and set it to Enable Then you can use the Chargeable USB Port feature even in sleep mode 2 Modem Port Optional A port to which a telephone cable is connected to in order to dial up to the Internet 3 CD Drive ODD Optional Plays CD or DVD titles Since an ODD Optical Disk Drive is optional the in...

Page 44: ...monitor TV or projector supporting a 15pin D SUB interface 5 Digital Video Audio Port HDMI Optional You can connect an HDMI cable to this port Using this port you can enjoy digital video and audio on the TV 6 eSATA USB Common Port Optional This port can be used to connect a USB or eSATA device Windows XP does not support eSata device 7 Microphone Jack A jack used to connect the microphone 8 Headph...

Page 45: ...ents are blocked the computer may overheat Avoid blocking the vents as this may be dangerous 1 Battery Latches The latch used to remove or install the battery 2 Memory Compartment Cover The main memory is installed inside the cover 3 Hard Disk Drive Compartment Cover The hard disk drive is installed inside the cover 4 MINI CARD Cover Optional The WLan Card is installed inside the cover 1 2 1 2 4 3...

Page 46: ...dapter 2 Connect the power cable x z DC in Jack AC Adapter Power Cable Charge the battery fully when using the computer for the first time When using the power cable insert the power cable completely into the AC adapter Some items may be replaced with similar products and the color of some items may differ from that in this document ...

Page 47: ...Press the Power button to turn the computer on x z 3 Power button LED is lit while the computer is turned on LED Press the Fn key to increase the LCD brightness You can only use this function after installing Windows XP or Windows Vista and installing the Easy Display Manager program with the system software media disk ...

Page 48: ... enables switching the computer to Standby mode in order to minimize power consumption and enables users to use the computer instantly by pressing any key on the mouse or keyboard Using Sleep Mode in Windows Vista Click Start Sleep Using Stand by Mode in Windows XP Click Start Turn Off Computer Stand By ...

Page 49: ...49 Chapter 2 Using the computer Keyboard 50 Touchpad 53 CD Drive ODD Optional 54 Inserting and Ejecting a CD 54 Multi Card Slot Optional 56 ExpressCard Slot Optional 58 Adjusting the Volume 59 ...

Page 50: ...n after installing Windows XP or Windows Vista Gauge Shows the remaining battery charge You can only use this function after installing Windows XP or Windows Vista and installing the Easy Display Manager program with the system software media disk Euro Enters the Euro monetary unit symbol This key may not be provided depending on the keyboard type CRT LCD Switches the screen output to the LCD or e...

Page 51: ...e currently active program with priority for maximum performance If you don t want fan noise turning ON and OFF in the Silent mode select the Advanced menu Fan Silent Mode Low in the BIOS Setup The fan keeps turning ON and works in Low noise mode Wireless LAN Turns the wireless LAN function on or off in models with wireless LAN capability You can only use this function after installing Windows XP ...

Page 52: ...e Control To control the volume press the Fn key combination or the Fn key combination You can mute the sound or cancel the mute function by clicking the Fn key combination You can use the volume and numeric keys after installing Windows XP or Windows Vista Numeric Key The numbers are printed in blue on the numeric keys If Num Lock is turned on by pressing the Fn key combination you can use the nu...

Page 53: ...extended Touchpad Use to move the cursor Scroll Area Plays the role of the mouse wheel You can scroll up and down using the Scroll Area Touchpad Left Button You can select or run a program using this button Touchpad Right Button Plays the role of the right mouse button Touchpad LED Optional Touchpad LED is lit while you touch the Touchpad The power is automatically turned off if there is no touchp...

Page 54: ...ith a soft cloth from inside to outside Inserting and Ejecting a CD 1 Click the Eject button of the optical disk drive at the side of the computer Status Indicator Eject Button Emergency Hole Do not pull or push the disc by force when the disc is being automatically ejected or inserted This may cause a problem when ejecting or inserting a disc To insert a disc insert the disc into the center of th...

Page 55: ... clicks The CD drive status indicator is turned on A CD drive s reading and writing speed may differ depending on the condition and type of the media To eject a CD when the CD drive does not work or the computer is off place the end of a paper clip into the Emergency Hole until the CD tray is ejected ...

Page 56: ...d Since you can lose a card when moving the computer keep the card separately Before use remove the dummy card that was inserted to protect the slot Supported Cards SD Card SDHC card MMC To Insert and Use a Memory Card Insert a card into the slot according to the directions printed on the slot Example SD Card Using a Mini SD snd RS MMC Since the above cards are too small you cannot insert the card...

Page 57: ...card drive with the touchpad and select Format 3 Click Start to the formatting To use a card to exchange data with a digital device such as a digital camera formatting the data using the digital device is recommended When you try to use a card which is formatted in the computer in another digital device you may have to format the card again in the device You cannot format write or delete data from...

Page 58: ...and supports LAN TV Tuner and Sound cards This computer s slot supports the Express Card 34 specifications Before You Start Remove the dummy card installed to protect the slot first Lightly push the dummy card of the slot The dummy card pops up Eject the dummy card This slot is a ExpressCard slot You cannot connect a PCMCIA card here To insert a card Insert a card into the slot on the side of thec...

Page 59: ...lling Windows XP or Windows Vista Adjusting the Volume using the Volume Adjustment Program You can only use it after installing Windows XP or Windows Vista The following are the procedures to control the volume in Windows Vista For the Windows XP procedures refer to the following as the procedures are similar Click the Volume icon on the taskbar and slide the volume control bar to adjust the volum...

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Page 61: ...Setup 63 The BIOS Setup Screen 64 Setting a Boot Password 66 Changing the Boot Priority 68 Upgrading Memory 69 Battery 71 Installing Removing the Battery 71 Charging the Battery 72 Measuring the Remaining Battery Charge 72 Extending the Battery Usage Time 73 Using the Security Lock Port 75 ...

Page 62: ...w 1 Turn the computer on and press the F2 key when the SAMSUNG logo appears on the screen to enter the BIOS Setup 2 Select the Boot menu and set the Brightness Mode Control item to User Control 3 Press the F10 key to save the settings and exit Setup LCD bad pixels principle of laptop computer Samsung observes the specifications regarding strict quality and reliability of LCD But in spite of that i...

Page 63: ...Since incorrect settings may cause your system to malfunction or crash take care when configuring the BIOS The functions of the BIOS setup are subject to change for product function enhancement purposes The BIOS Setup menus and items may differ depending on your computer model Entering the BIOS Setup 1 Turn the computer on 2 When the booting screen SAMSUNG logo appears press the F2 key to enter th...

Page 64: ...c system and environment settings Advanced Used to configure advanced functions on your computer for devices and chipsets Security Used to configure security functions including passwords Boot Used to set the boot priority and other boot options Exit Used to exit the Setup either saving the changes or not Setup Menu Setup Items Help Help for the selected item appears automatically ...

Page 65: ...ress to change the item value F9 Press to load the default Setup settings ESC Press to return to a higher level menu or to move to the Exit menu Left Right Keys Press to move to another menu Enter Press to select an item or to enter a sub menu F10 Press to save the changes and exit Setup The keyboard image may differ from the actual keyboard ...

Page 66: ...in the Setup Notice window press Enter The supervisor password has been set The supervisor password is required to turn the computer on or to enter the BIOS Setup Setting a User Password Users can start the system with a user password but cannot enter the System Setup By doing this you can prevent other users from entering Setup Setting a Boot Password When setting a password you have to enter a p...

Page 67: ...rd after restarting the computer by pressing the computer Power button If you cannot change the hard disk drive password or the HDD Password Frozen message appears when entering the BIOS Setup and then selecting Security HDD 0 Password press the Power button to turn the computer on again Setting Up a Boot Password To setup a boot password the administrator password Set Supervisor Password should b...

Page 68: ...D item and press the F6 key to move up to the top item 4 Press the F10 key to save the settings and exit Setup The highest boot priority device is now set to the Hard Drive Select system boot options Boot Device Priority NumLock Off Enable Keypad By NumLock Summary screen Disabled Boor time Diagnostic Screen Disabled PXE OPROM Only with F12 Brightness Mode Control Auto Wireless Device Control Alwa...

Page 69: ...e the battery before continuing To utilize the dual channel feature using memory modules with the same specifications of the same capacity and from the same manufacturer is recommended Only use the same type of memory as specified in the Product Specification Adding a Memory Module 1 Remove the screw on the memory compartment cover at the bottom of the computer using a screw driver Fixing Screw 2 ...

Page 70: ...t easily push the memory module down while pulling the memory module latches outward 4 Close the memory compartment cover and fasten the screw Removing a memory module Pull the memory module latches outward The memory module will pop up Remove the memory module out at an angle of 30 degrees ...

Page 71: ...e 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 on the battery and the safety instructions in the User Manual before using the battery Please refer to the system operation environment of this manual and operate and store the battery at r...

Page 72: ...s complete the Charge LED turns red Status Charge LED Charging Amber Charging complete Green AC adapter not connected Off Measuring the Remaining Battery Charge You can view the battery charge status by completing the following procedures To use the shortcut key to view You can only use this function after installing Windows XP or Windows Vista and installing the Easy Display Manager program with ...

Page 73: ...ime Decreasing the LCD Brightness Press the Fn keys on the keyboard to decrease the LCD brightness to extend the battery usage time You can only use this function after installing Windows XP or Windows Vista and installing the Easy Display Manager program with the system software media disk Only for Widows Vista Using the Battery Calibration Function When charging discharging the battery repeatedl...

Page 74: ...ight Yes in the Battery Calibration Confirmation window and press Enter The Battery Calibration function is activated and the battery is forcefully discharged To stop the operation press the Esc button This operation requires 3 5 hours depending on the battery capacity and the remaining battery charge ...

Page 75: ...ter from being stolen when you have to use the computer in a public place To use this feature you have to purchase the Kensington lock additionally To use the Kensington lock refer to the product manual Tie the Kensington lock cable to a fixed object and install the other end of the cable to the Security Lock port ...

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Page 78: ...Graphics Optional Intel Internal Graphic GMA 4500MHD Internal nVIDIA GeForce G 105M External nVIDIA GeForce G 210M External Operating Environment Temperature 5 40 C for storage 10 32 C when operating Humidity 5 90 for storage 20 80 when operating Operating Voltage 100 240VAC Frequency 50 60Hz Output Power Optional 60W or 90W Output Voltage Optional 19V 3 16A 60W or 19V 4 74A 90W Optional component...

Page 79: ...poration Microsoft MS DOS and Windows are registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation All other product or company names mentioned herein are registered trademarks of their respective companies ENERGY STAR Partner As an ENERGY STAR Partner SAMSUNG has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency ...

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