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Chapter 1. 

Getting Started

Overview

Bottom View

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  For 14 inch models

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3

2

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Battery Latches

The latch used to remove or install 
the battery.

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Memory Compartment 

Cover/Hard Disk Drive 

Compartment Cover

The main memory and hard disk 
drive is installed inside the cover.  

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Speaker

A device used to generate sound.

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  For 15.6 inch models

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Battery Latches

The latch used to remove or install the 
battery.

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Hard Disk Drive 

Compartment Cover

The hard disk drive is installed inside 
the cover.

3

Memory 

Compartment Cover

The main memory is installed inside 
the cover.

Summary of Contents for Scala RV410

Page 1: ...1 2 3 4 5 1 1 User Guide Getting Started Using the Computer Settings and Upgrade Backup Restore Appendix Contents Start ...

Page 2: ...evice 49 Adjusting the Volume 52 Wired Network 56 Wireless Network Optional 59 Sharing Content in a Home Network Easy Content Share Optional Chapter 3 Settings and Upgrade 66 LCD Brightness Control 68 BIOS Setup 70 Setting a Boot Password 73 Changing the Boot Priority 74 Upgrading Memory 76 Battery 83 Using the Security Lock Port Chapter 4 Backup Restore 85 Samsung Recovery Solution Optional Chapt...

Page 3: ...Product Features 3 Tips 4 Before You Start 5 Safety Precautions 8 Proper Posture During Computer Use 20 Overview 23 Turning the Computer On and Off 29 Chapter 1 Getting Started ...

Page 4: ...Optional You can resolve problems easily and quickly by using Samsung Recovery Solution program to restore the PC to the state when it was purchased Optional Samsung s Proprietary Software Optional items may be changed or may not be provided depending on the computer model The latest processor 2010 has been adopted for quicker work processing and a slimmer design has been implemented for higher po...

Page 5: ...ay device and the computer with the monitor and repeatedly press the F4 key while holding down the Fn key The internet connection has slowed down or error messages appear continuously while using the Internet Restore Internet Explorer to its initial state 1 Launch Internet Explorer click Tools Internet Options Advanced Load defaults 2 If the Internet Explorer setting again window appears select Se...

Page 6: ...lled operating system The User guide supplied with this computer may vary depending on your model Using the software The software described in the main text can be launched using the following menu path Start All Programs Start All Programs Samsung When the programs are not installed select Samsung Recovery Solution System Software to install the programs Only for models supplied with Samsung Reco...

Page 7: ...led on this computer or a software that does not support the OS the company will not provide technical support a replacement or refund and if our service engineer visits you due to this problem a service charge will be applied About the Product Capacity Representation Standard About HDD Capacity Representation The capacity of the storage device HDD SSD of the manufacturer is calculated assuming th...

Page 8: ...s less than the actual capacity of memory This is because BIOS or a video adapter uses a portion of memory or claims it for further use E g For 1GB 1 024MB memory installed Windows may report the capacity as 1 022MB or less For more information refer to the Samsung Recovery Solution section Before You Start ...

Page 9: ...tion for a long time This increases 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 comp...

Page 10: ...t bend the power cord excessively or do not place a heavy object over the power cord It is especially important to keep the power cord out of reach of infants and pets If the cord is damaged it may cause electric shock or fire Power Related The power plug and wall outlet figures may differ depending on the country specifications and the product model Do not touch the main plug or power cord with w...

Page 11: ...n so that they are not covered with dust Failing to do so may result in fire AC Adapter Usage Precautions Connect the power cord to the AC adapter firmly Otherwise there is a danger of fire due to an incomplete contact Use only the AC adapter supplied with the product Using another adapter may cause the screen to flicker Do not place heavy objects or step onto the power cord or AC adapter to avoid...

Page 12: ... Precautions Do not use the computer in a badly ventilated location such as on bedding on a pillow or cushion etc and do not use it in a location such as room with floor heating as 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 co...

Page 13: ...ctric shock or fire hazard 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 allow metal objects such as a key or clip to touch the battery terminal metal parts If a metal object touches the battery terminals it may cause exce...

Page 14: ...before disassembling the computer If there is a modem disconnect the phone line If you are disassembling notebook computer make sure to remove the battery Failing to do so may cause electric shock Avoid direct sunlight when the computer is in an air tight location such as inside a vehicle There is a danger of a fire hazard The computer may overheat and also present opportunity to thieves Do not us...

Page 15: ...nt away from the other objects Custody and Movement Related Follow the instructions for the relevant location e g airplane hospital etc when using a wireless communication device wireless LAN Bluetooth etc Avoid exposing a drive to magnetic fields Security devices with magnetic fields in clude airport walk through devices and se curity wands The airport security devices that check car ry on luggag...

Page 16: ...y disposal method may differ depending on your country and region Dispose of the used battery in an appropriate way Do not throw or disassemble the battery and do not put it into water This may cause an injury fire or explosion Use only a battery authorized by Samsung Electronics Failing to do so may cause an explosion Avoid contact with metal objects such as car keys or clips when keeping or carr...

Page 17: ...ature increases there is a danger of burning yourself Connect only permitted devices to the connectors or ports of the computer Failing to do so may cause electric shock and fire Close the LCD panel only after checking if 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 RO...

Page 18: ...eaning the product and only 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 ...

Page 19: ...ock or fire To connect a device that is not manufactured or authorized by Samsung Electronics enquire at your service center before connecting the device There is a danger of damaging the product Custody and Movement Related When moving the product turn the power off and separate all connected cables first The product might be damaged or users may trip over the cables For long periods of not using...

Page 20: ...lf The data may be lost when an external impact is applied to the disk while disassembling or assembling the computer The data may be lost when the computer is turned off or reset by a power failure while the 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...

Page 21: ...er Posture Adjust 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 co...

Page 22: ...before using the computer When 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 ...

Page 23: ... and driver updates without your 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...

Page 24: ...eaker Optional A device used to generate sound 4 Power Button Turns the computer on and off 5 Keyboard A device to enter data by pressing the keys 6 Touchpad Touchpad Buttons The touchpad and touchpad buttons provide functions similar to the mouse ball and buttons 7 Status Indicators Shows the operating status of the computer The corresponding operating LED is lit when the corresponding function o...

Page 25: ...e hard disk is or ODD being accessed 3 Wireless LAN This turns on when the wireless LAN is operating 4 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 Red When the battery is being charged Off When the computer is running on battery power without being connected to AC adapter 5 Power This shows the comp...

Page 26: ...DD Optical Disk Drive is optional the installed drive depends on the computer model 2 USB Port You can connect USB devices to the USB port such as a keyboard mouse digital camera etc 3 Security Lock Port Optional You can connect a Kensington lock to the Security Lock Port to prevent the computer from being stolen ...

Page 27: ...ophone 6 Headphone Jack A jack used to connect the headphones For 15 6 inch models 2 3 1 4 5 6 7 1 Security Lock Port You can connect a Kensington lock to the Security Lock Port to prevent the computer from being stolen 2 DC Jack A jack to connect the AC adapter that supplies power to the computer 3 Monitor Port A port used to connect a monitor TV or projector supporting a 15pin D SUB interface 4 ...

Page 28: ...ery This is a Lithium Ion rechargeable battery that supplies power to the computer 2 Fan Vents The internal heat of the computer is emitted through these holes If the vents are blocked the computer may overheat Avoid blocking the vents as this may be dangerous ...

Page 29: ...ive Compartment Cover The main memory and hard disk drive is installed inside the cover 3 Speaker A device used to generate sound For 15 6 inch models 1 2 3 1 Battery Latches The latch used to remove or install the battery 2 Hard Disk Drive Compartment Cover The hard disk drive is installed inside the cover 3 Memory Compartment Cover The main memory is installed inside the cover ...

Page 30: ...ion When you turn the computer on for the first time the Windows activation screen appears Follow the activation procedures according to the instructions on the screen to use the computer Entering Sleep mode When the computer is turned on press the computer s power button once briefly Adjusting the screen brightness When the computer runs on battery power the LCD brightness is automatically set to...

Page 31: ...ut down mode to shutdown the computer 1 2 For Windows Vista Click on Start and then click on Shut Down as shown in the figure below to shut the computer down Power Button 1 2 3 Using the Power button in Windows Vista For Windows Vista the Power button is set to power saving mode Therefore if you click Start Power button the computer enters power saving mode To shut down the computer by clicking th...

Page 32: ...e shut down due to a system error turn it off by pressing and holding the Power Button for a minimum of 4 seconds Please note that turning the computer off by this method may cause a system problem Thereafter when turning the computer back on the disk checking program may launch to check for and correct any disk errors Turning the Computer On and Off ...

Page 33: ...Slot Optional 43 Connecting an External Display Device 46 Connecting an External Digital Device 48 Adjusting the Volume 49 Wired Network 52 Wireless Network Optional 56 Sharing Content in a Home Network Easy Content Share Optional 59 Chapter 2 Using the computer ...

Page 34: ... discussed in the following sections The keyboard image may differ from the actual keyboard The keyboard may differ depending on your country The following mainly describes the shortcut keys Shortcut Keys You can use the following functions by pressing the keys below with the Fn key ...

Page 35: ...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 external monitor when an external monitor or TV is connected to the computer Backlight Turns the LCD backlight on or off Mute Mutes or cancels mute Samsung Support Center System diagnosis recovery and Internet consultation program Samsung Support Center ...

Page 36: ...g the time to execute the SW in the Advanced menu 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 You can only use this function when the Easy SpeedUp Manager program is installed Wireless network Turns on or off wireless network device in a model equipped with wire...

Page 37: ...eric Key For 15 6 inch models If you press the Num Lock key you can use the numeric keys Other Function Keys Performs the right click mouse function touchpad When the shortcut key function does not work properly you have to install the following program Winodws Vista 7 Easy Display Manager Windows XP Easy Display Manager Easy SpeedUp Manager Keyboard ...

Page 38: ...he cursor Touchpad Left Button You can select or run a program using this button Scroll Area Plays the role of the mouse wheel You can scroll up and down using the Scroll Area Touchpad Right Button Plays the role of the right mouse button Basic Touchpad Functions Moving the cursor on the screen Place your finger on the touchpad slightly and move your finger The mouse cursor will move accordingly M...

Page 39: ...k TapTap or Right Button Function This corresponds to clicking the right mouse button Press the right touchpad button once The corresponding pop up menu appears Click Drag Function Dragging refers to moving an item to another place after selecting it Press and hold down the left touchpad button over an item you want to drag and move the item to the new location Holding down the left touchpad butto...

Page 40: ...perating systems are similar use the computer referring to these descriptions Using the Touchpad you can use the following additional Gesture functions Scroll function Zoom functions Rotation function Move function Configuring the Gesture Function If the Gesture function is not activated you can activate it according to the following procedures 1 Click the Start Control Panel Hardware and Sound Mo...

Page 41: ... Touchpad together or apart the current image or text is zoomed in or out Zoom out Zoom in or Rotation function Place two fingers over the touchpad and move the fingers as follows to rotate the photo or image or Move function You can move to the previous or next page when you are looking at a photo or surfing the Internet For example if you lightly brush three fingers to the left while you are loo...

Page 42: ... to use the mouse only without using the touchpad you can turn the touchpad off To lock the touchpad function press the keys You can set the touchpad and touchpad button settings in the tabs that appear when clicking Start Control Panel Hardware and Sound Mouse Touchpad ...

Page 43: ...gures may differ from the real ones Using a CD that is not in the shape of a circle is not recommended Inserting and Ejecting a CD 1 Press the Eject button of the optical disk drive at the side of the computer Emergency Hole Eject Button Status Indicator Emergency Hole Eject Button Emergency Emergency Status Indicator 2 When the CD tray opens insert a CD or DVD and push the tray in until it clicks...

Page 44: ...eep the card separately The figures used for the description are of a representative model Therefore the figures may differ from the real ones If a slot protection dummy card is inserted into your computer remove the dummy card before using the computer These descriptions are written based on Windows 7 the latest operating system Therefore some descriptions and figures may differ from your operati...

Page 45: ...pending on your computer model Using a Mini SD and RS MMC Since the above cards are too small you cannot insert the cards into the slot directly Insert the card into the dedicated adapter available from most electronic retailers and then insert the adapter into the multi card slot However depending on the adapter s body material some RS MMC cards may not be recognized properly Samsung recommend th...

Page 46: ...ith 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 a SD or SDH...

Page 47: ...device when you give a presentation or watch a video or movie Before you start check the port and cable of the external display device and then connect the display device to the computer Due to restrictions of the operating system the DualView function is not supported for Windows 7 Starter About the connection cable Users should additionally purchase the necessary connection cables Analog Monitor...

Page 48: ...he power on 3 Press the key combination once Then the Easy Display Manager screen appears where you can select a display device Since pressing the key while holding down the key changes the selection select a display device LCD CRT LCD CRT Clone LCD CRT DualView If the screen is not switched even if you press the key combination you have to install the Easy Display Manager program Alternatively to...

Page 49: ... disk so that you can copy or move the files on the device 1 Connect the USB port of the notebook computer and the USB port of the digital device such as a camera using the USB cable Both the computer and the digital device must be turned on You have to additionally purchase the USB cable necessary to connect the computer and the device Camera Camcorder 2 The Auto run window appears Click Open fol...

Page 50: ...Windows XP Windows 7 Vista Using the Sound Recorder The procedures to record sound using the Windows Recorder are described below For Windows 7 Vista 1 Connect a microphone to the microphone jack You can also use the internal MIC 2 Right click over the Volume icon on the taskbar and select Recording Device 3 Check if the microphone is set as the default recording device If this is the case it is a...

Page 51: ...ording from Adjust Volume for 5 Select Mic Volume from Show the following volume controls and click OK 6 When Recording Control window appears check the Select checkbox Increase the recording volume to increase the recording sensitivity and close the window 7 Click Start All Programs Accessories Entertainment Sound Recorder 8 Click the Record button to perform recording The default recording durat...

Page 52: ... in the notification area at the bottom right of the Desktop and select Playback Devices Alternatively click the Control Panel Hardware and Sound Sound 2 Right click over the Speakers and select Properties 3 Select the SoundAlive tab and select one of the modes Basic Mode Music Select this mode to listen to music Movie Select this mode to watch a movie Speech Emphasizes voice over other sounds Sil...

Page 53: ...lar use the computer referring to these descriptions The figures used for the description are of a representative model Therefore the figures may differ from the real ones 1 Connect a LAN cable to the computer s LAN port 2 For Windows 7 Click Start Control Panel Network and Internet Network and Sharing Center and click on Change adapter settings in the left menu pane For Windows Vista Click Start ...

Page 54: ...rnet Protocol Version 4 TCP IPv4 from the list of Network Components and click Properties For Windows XP Click General tab and select a LAN driver from Connect using Select Internet Protocol TCP IP and click Properties The Network Component name may differ depending on the Operating System Installed To add a network component click Install in the screen shown in the figure above You can add client...

Page 55: ... function Wake On LAN is a function that activates the system from Sleep mode when a signal such as a ping or magic packet command arrives over the network wired LAN 1 For Windows 7 Click Start Control Panel Network and Internet Network and Sharing Center and click on Change adapter settings in the left menu pane For Windows Vista Click Start Control Panel Network and Internet Network and Sharing ...

Page 56: ... using Hybrid power saving feature For Win7 Wake On LAN is not supported by Ping When connected to a 100Mbps 1Gbps wired LAN and the computer exits Sleep hibernation mode a message appears informing you of a connection to a 10Mbps 100Mbps wired LAN This happens because when the computer exits standby hibernate mode restoring the network takes about 3 seconds When the network is restored it operate...

Page 57: ...reless LAN device on Press the key combination to open the Wireless On Off window and set the Wireless LAN item to On What is an Access Point AP An AP is a network device that bridges wired and wireless LANs and corresponds to a wireless hub in a wired network You can connect multiple wireless LAN installed computers to an AP Connecting to a Wireless LAN If there is an AP you can connect to the In...

Page 58: ...e AP is displayed click the Close button You can access the network For Windows Vista 1 Right click over the Network Connections icon on the taskbar and click Connect to the Network 2 Select an AP to connect to and click Connect If there is a configured network key for the AP to connect to enter the network key and then click the Connect button 3 When Connected to the AP is displayed click the Clo...

Page 59: ...click Connect If a network key is set in the AP the network key input window will appear Enter the network key in the input window and click OK For a network key contact the network administrator 3 Once Connected to AP is displayed you can use a wireless network Checking the network connection status Move the mouse pointer over the Wireless Network Connection icon on the taskbar and the connection...

Page 60: ...n on whether a product supports DLNA refer to the respective user manuals To play videos photos and music files stored on a computer configure the settings in the order as shown below 1 Configuring the network settings for your computer and TV 2 Adding shared content on your computer 3 Playing content on your TV using your computer Configuring the network settings for your computer and TV To share...

Page 61: ...ram window the network settings have been configured successfully Devices that can share content If connected devices are not displayed refer to the Easy Content Share item in the Troubleshooting Guide Adding shared content on your computer Add the videos photos and music files that you want to play on your TV as shared items You can only play shared items on your TV 1 Click Settings at the top ri...

Page 62: ...lay content Playlist Add content to play Play control panel 2 Select the item you want to play in the playlist and then click Play 3 The selected file is played on the TV Using the Play Control panel you can control the item being played on the TV 4 To stop playing click Stop Easy Content Share does not support subtitles due to DLNA constraints To use the caption function refer to the Easy Content...

Page 63: ...stored on a computer when Easy Content Share is not installed You can also play the videos photos and music files stored on a computer when Easy Content Share is not installed on your TV by using Windows Media Player As described in the steps below configure the content sharing settings to play content on your TV The computer containing the shared content when Easy Content Share is not installed m...

Page 64: ...ent you must click each corresponding menu item Videos Photos or Music to register each type of content For Windows Media Player 11 1 Run Windows Media Player 2 Click Library Media Sharing The Media Sharing window is displayed Check the Share my media checkbox and then click OK 3 In the Media Sharing window click Settings The Media Sharing Default Settings window is displayed Check the Allow new d...

Page 65: ... of the computer where the item is stored is displayed next to it allowing you to identify the computer This is useful when multiple computers are providing content A folder added as a shared item The name of the PC where the content is stored Content sharing is only available with Windows Media Player 11 or later If your Windows Media Player is earlier than Windows Media Player 11 download and in...

Page 66: ...LCD Brightness Control 66 BIOS Setup 68 Setting a Boot Password 70 Changing the Boot Priority 73 Upgrading Memory 74 Battery 76 Using the Security Lock Port 83 Chapter 3 Settings and Upgrade ...

Page 67: ...fter turning the computer on again To maintain the LCD brightness set by using the brightness control keys or through the Power Options follow the procedures below For Windows 7 Vista 1 Click Control Panel Hardware and Sound Power Options 2 Click Change the settings of the currently configured mode 3 Adjust the display brightness adjustment menu bar and click the Save the changes button For Window...

Page 68: ...umber of bad pixels can cause problems in appearance but a small number of pixels doesn t affect the computer performance Therefore Samsung observes and manages the following dot principles Bright dot 2 or less Black dot 4 or less Combination of Bright and Dark 4 or less Instructions for Cleaning the LCD Clean the LCD panel with a soft cloth lightly moistened with computer cleansing detergent movi...

Page 69: ...IOS 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 the BIOS Setup Press the F12 key while the booting screen SAMSUNG logo appears the system will try to boo...

Page 70: ...Boot This menu enables you to configure peripherals and booting related settings such as the boot priority Exit Used to exit the Setup either saving the changes or not System Setup Keys In the Setup you have to use the keyboard F1 Press to view the Setup Help Up Down Keys Press to move up and down F5 F6 Press to change the item value F9 Press to load the default Setup settings ESC Press to return ...

Page 71: ...ed to turn the computer on or to start the System Setup When setting a Supervisor Password users other than a supervisor cannot use the computer 1 Select the Security menu in the BIOS Setup 2 In the Set Supervisor Password item press Enter XXXXXXXX 3 Enter a password press Enter re enter the password for confirmation and press Enter again The password can be up to 8 alphanumeric characters Special...

Page 72: ...ot password is set you have to enter a password to boot up the computer Setting up a Hard Disk Drive Password Optional A supervisor password must be set using the Set Supervisor Password menu If you set a password for a hard disk drive it cannot be accessed from another computer Press Enter in the Set HDD Password item and define a password as described in Step 3 of the Setting up the Supervisor P...

Page 73: ... Set Supervisor Password item press Enter 2 In the Enter Current Password item enter the currently configured password and press Enter 3 Leave the Enter New Password item field empty and press Enter 4 Leave the Confirm New Password field empty and press Enter The password is deactivated For some models the password is only canceled if the Enter key is pressed in the Setup Notice window ...

Page 74: ... in the BIOS Setup 2 Press Enter on the Boot Device Priority item XXXXXXXX 3 Press the down key to move to the AHCI HDD itemand press the F6 key to move up to the top item Boot Device Priority Boot priority order 1 AHCI CD N A 2 AHCI HDD XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX 3 USB KEY N A 4 USB CD XXXXXXXXXXXXXX 5 USB FDD N A 6 USB HDD N A 7 PCI BEV N A 8 IDE HDD N A IDE CD N A PCI SCSI N A USB ZIP N A USB LS120 N A E...

Page 75: ...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 The images used for the illustration are of a representative model therefore the images may differ from the the actual product Adding or Replacing Memory Modules 1 Remove the screw on the memory compartment cover at the bottom of...

Page 76: ...f the memory does not fit 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 77: ...he 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 on the battery and the safety instructions in the User Manual before using the battery Please refer to the system operation...

Page 78: ...puter Confirming the battery charge in the Taskbar Disconnect the AC adapter and move the mouse cursor over the battery icon in the system tray of the Taskbar to confirm the remaining battery charge Battery Usage Time Information A battery is an expendable supply so when using it over a long time the capacity battery life is shortened If the battery life is reduced to under half of its initial tim...

Page 79: ...asy Battery Manager program using the system software media Since the power options provided by the Easy Battery Manager program are optimized to extend the battery usage time high performance programs may slow down when running on battery power In this case it is recommended connecting the AC adapter or selecting high performance mode For Windows 7 Vista 1 Click Start Control Panel Hardware and S...

Page 80: ... each power mode The higher the power saving effect increases the longer the graph bar is displayed When Using Games or Multimedia The system may not operate properly in maximum battery mode It is recommended to connect the AC adapter to the system or to use the system in general mode Usage Mode of Samsung Battery Manager The maximum battery mode optimizes the system operation speed to increase th...

Page 81: ...n the selected mode Battery Normal Mode Battery Life Extension Mode Battery Normal Mode This mode maintains 100 of the battery charge when using the computer on AC power In this case although the battery use time increases the battery life is reduced Battery Life Extension Mode This mode maintains 80 of the battery charge when using the computer on AC power In this case although the battery use ti...

Page 82: ...libration function and then recharging it again 1 Disconnect the AC power adapter after turning off the computer 2 Restart your computer and press the F2 button when the Samsung logo appears to start the BIOS Setup 3 Move to the Boot Smart Battery Calibration item using the direction keys and press Enter XXXXXXXX 4 Highlight Yes in the Battery Calibration Confirmation window and press Enter The Ba...

Page 83: ...LCD panel and place the computer upside down on a flat surface 2 Pull the two battery latches outwards then remove the battery 3 To install the battery again slide the battery into the system The battery latches move inwards and fix the battery automatically Check if the battery latch has been moved inwards ...

Page 84: ...vent your computer 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 ...

Page 85: ...Chapter 4 Backup Restore Samsung Recovery Solution Optional 85 ...

Page 86: ...s document may differ from actual product If your computer does not have an internal ODD you need an external ODD connected to your computer to use the Backup Function or Restore Function using DVDs The System Software function may not be provided depending on the program version Samsung Recovery Solution Functions Backup Restore Functions Backup Function Backs up drive C or required folders and f...

Page 87: ...Initial Status Backup is only performed once immediately after the computer is purchased 1 If you turn the power on for the first time the Register Windows screen appears If you register Windows according to the instructions on the screen the computer will be restarted 2 After the computer has been restarted the Partition Setup screen appears To resize the C and D drives adjust the partition size ...

Page 88: ... the key when the boot screen SAMSUNG logo appears After a moment the computer boots up in Restoration mode and the Samsung Recovery Solution screen appears For computers supporting the touch screen function the touch screen function does not work during Restore Mode In this case please use the touchpad or mouse 2 If the initial menu screen appears click Restore If you click Select by Symptom the ...

Page 89: ...y during the booting sequence Since a Complete Restore deletes all user data as well as additionally installed programs please backup your important data first using the Data Backup function before running Complete Restore 4 The computer boots up into restoration mode and the restoration progress message appears If you click OK the restoration begins The restoration may take some time please wait ...

Page 90: ...status of the computer and click Next If a writable DVD drive is installed you can specify the DVD as the Save Path Select Drive D Select the DVD drive 3 When the option selection item appears select an option and click Next The LiveImaging and System Software Backup functions are supported as options for the Complete Backup operation LiveImaging Performs the Complete Backup operation while Window...

Page 91: ...and DVD RW formats If the LiveImaging option has been selected the Complete Backup operation begins without the computer being restarted 5 Continue with the Complete Backup operation by following the instructions 6 When the Restart the System message appears after the backup is complete click OK to restart the system If the LiveImaging option has been selected the computer is not restarted Samsung...

Page 92: ...e Backup restoration point in the restoration point selection screen and click the Next button The system is restarted 4 The restoration progress message appears after the computer boots up in restoration mode If you click OK the restoration begins If multiple DVDs have been used for a Complete Backup whenever burning a DVD is completed the Insert the next DVD message will appear 5 When the Restar...

Page 93: ... the Next button 3 Enter a description for the backup in the Description field so that you can easily recognize it later and specify the Save Path If your computer has a DVD Writer you can specify the DVD drive as the Save Path Select Drive D Select the DVD drive If you have specified a hard disk drive or a removable disk as the Save Path the SamsungRecovery SamsungData folder is created on the co...

Page 94: ...tep 2 2 When the initial menu screen appears click Restore and then click Data Restore 3 Select a backup item to be restored in the backup list and click the Next button 4 Select a folder for the restoration and click the Next button Data Restore begins 5 When Data Restore is completed check if the data has been restored to the specified folder Samsung Recovery Solution Optional ...

Page 95: ...the function may not be supported depending on the version The System Software Installation Function only works in Microsoft Windows Installing System Software 1 When the initial menu screen appears click System Software System Software Installation 2 When the Samsung System Software screen appears check all the device drivers and application programs you want to install and then click Install Now...

Page 96: ... programs are saved to that folder Take care to not delete the folder 3 If you click the Next button the Software Backup begins If you have selected the DVD drive as the Save Path the Insert a blank DVD message appears Insert a blank DVD and click the OK button 4 After the backup the System Software Backup is completed message appears If you want to install the System Software Programs backed up o...

Page 97: ...on of the hard disk drive HDD in Windows is different from the product specifications The capacity of the storage device HDD of the manufacturer is calculated assuming that 1KB 1 000 Bytes However the operating system Windows calculates the storage device capacity assuming that 1KB 1 024 Bytes and therefore the capacity representation of the HDD in Windows is smaller than the actual capacity This ...

Page 98: ...hapter 5 Appendix Important Safety Information 98 Replacement Parts and Accessories 100 Regulatory Compliance Statements 102 WEEE SYMBOL INFORMATION 116 Product Specifications 117 Glossary 119 Index 123 ...

Page 99: ...e 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 openings Make sure you provide adequate space at least 6 inches 15 cm around the system for ventilation when you s...

Page 100: ... 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 1 When installing and operating devices please refer to safety requirements in the user guide 2 Devices c...

Page 101: ...RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS Laser Safety All systems equipped with CD or DVD drives comply with the appropriate safety standards including IEC 60825 1 The laser devices in these components are classified as Class 1 Laser Products under a US Department of Health and Human Services DHHS Radiation Performance St...

Page 102: ...untry where you use the computer For more information on power cord set requirements contact your authorized dealer reseller or service provider General Requirements The requirements listed below are applicable to all countries All power cord sets must be approved by an acceptable accredited agency responsible for evaluation in the country where the power cord set will be used The power cord set m...

Page 103: ...lieves these devices are safe for use Regardless of the power levels care should be taken to minimize human contact during normal operation As a general guideline a separation of 20 cm 8 inches between the wireless device and the body for use of a wireless device near the body this does not include extremities is typical This device should be used more than 20 cm 8 inches from the body when wirele...

Page 104: ...ct manufacturer Technical Support for additional information United States of America USA and Canada Safety Requirements and Notices Do not touch or move antenna while the unit is transmitting or receiving Do not hold any component containing the radio such that the antenna is very close or touching any exposed parts of the body especially the face or eyes while transmitting Do not operate the rad...

Page 105: ...st accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio fre...

Page 106: ...the system label This device is restricted to indoor use due to its operation in the 5 15 to 5 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 ra...

Page 107: ...e REN is used to determine the quantity of devices which may be connected to telephone line Excessive RENs on the telephone line may result in the devices not ringing in response to an incoming call In most but not all areas the sum of RENs should not exceed five 5 0 To be certain of the number of devices that may be connected to a line as determined by total RENs contact the local telephone compa...

Page 108: ...local or long distance transmission charges In order to program this information into your fax machine refer to your communications software user manual Canada Unintentional Emitter per ICES 003 This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the radio interference regulations of Industry Canada Le présent appareil numérique ...

Page 109: ...ties is typical This device should be used more than 20 cm 8 inches from the body when wireless devices are on The power output of the wireless device or devices which may be embedded in your notebook is well below the RF exposure limits as set by Industry Canada This transmitter must not be collocated or operate in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter except the installed Bluetooth t...

Page 110: ...d 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 intern...

Page 111: ...arries the Class 2 identifier The following information is only applicable to systems labeled with the CE mark European Directives This Information Technology Equipment has been tested and found to comply with the following European directives EMC Directive 2004 108 EC Low Voltage Directive 2006 95 EC R TTE Directive 1999 5 EC Manufacturer Information Samsung Electronics Co Ltd 416 Maetan 3Dong Ye...

Page 112: ... or regions within countries under the heading European Economic Area Restrictions below EU R TTE Compliance Statements Česky Czech Samsung tímto prohlašuje že tento Notebook PC je ve shodě se základními požadavky a dalšími příslušnými ustanoveními směrnice 1999 5 ES Dansk Danish Undertegnede Samsung erklærer herved at følgende udstyr Notebook PC overholder de væsentlige krav og øvrige relevante k...

Page 113: ...an Notebook PC jikkonforma mal ħtiāijiet essenzjali u ma provvedimenti oħrajn relevanti li hemm fid Dirrettiva 1999 5 EC Magyar Hungarian Alulírott Samsung nyilatkozom hogy a Notebook PC megfelel a vonatkozó alapvetõ követelményeknek és az 1999 5 EC irányelv egyéb elõírásainak Polski Polish Niniejszym Samsung oświadcza Ŝe Notebook PC jest zgodny z zasadniczymi wymogami oraz pozostałymi stosownymi ...

Page 114: ...estrictions 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 documentation provided with the system or product incorporating the wireless product Due to the fact that the frequencies used by 802 11b 802 11g wireless LAN devices may not yet be harmonized in all countries 802 11b 802 11g products are ...

Page 115: ... as follows Dans le cas d une utilisation privée à l extérieur d un bâtiment au dessus d un espace public aucun enregistrement n est nécessaire pour une distance de moins de 300m Pour une distance supérieure à 300m un enregistrement auprès de l IBPT est requise Pour une utilisation publique à l extérieur de bâtiments une licence de l IBPT est requise Pour les enregistrements et licences veuillez c...

Page 116: ...pment can use either loop disconnect pulse or DTMF tone signaling only the performance of the DTMF signaling is subject to regulatory requirements for correct operation It is therefore strongly recommended that the equipment is set to use DTMF signaling for access to public or private emergency services DTMF signaling also provides faster call setup This equipment has been approved to Council Deci...

Page 117: ...itions of the purchase contract This product and its electronic accessories should not be mixed with other commercial wastes for disposal Pb 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 dispose...

Page 118: ... External Operating Environment Temperature 5 40 C for storage 10 35 C when operating Humidity 5 90 for storage 20 80 when operating Operating Voltage 100 240VAC Frequency 50 60Hz Output Power Optional 40W 60W Optional Output Voltage Optional 19V 2 1A 40W 19V 3 16A 60W Optional Optional components may not be provided or different components may be provided depending on the computer model The syste...

Page 119: ...marks of the Intel Corporation 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 ...

Page 120: ... used nowadays This computer uses DDR SDRAM Device Manager An administrative tool used to manage computer devices You can add or remove hardware or update a device driver using the Device Manager DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol This refers to automatically allocating IP addresses to the users on the network by the network administrators Direct X An application interface developed to enabl...

Page 121: ...ers to a small image that represents a file that users can use IEEE802 XX This is a set fo specifications developed by the 802 committee of IEEE for the LAN connection method called XX LAN Local Area Network A communications network connecting computers printers and other devices within a local area such as within a building A LAN enables all connected devices to interact with other devices on the...

Page 122: ...here are 2 hard disk drives PCMCIA Personal Computer Memory Card International Association card This is an extended card slot specification for mobile computers such as a notebook computer Not only a memory device but also most peripherals such as hard disk drives LAN cards etc can be connected to this card slot Protocol A protocol is a set of rules used by computers to communicate with each other...

Page 123: ...v4 This is a 4 byte 32 bit address system separated into each byte 8 bits by a dot and each byte is represented as a decimal number USB Universal Serial Bus This refers to a serial interface standard developed to replace the conventional interface standards such as Serial and PS 2 While USB 1 1 supports 12Mbps 12 million bits per second USB 2 0 supports a data rate that is 40 times 480Mpbs faster ...

Page 124: ...tness 66 M Memory 74 Monitor Connection Output 46 Multi Card Slot 43 O Overview 23 P Password 70 Product Specifications 117 R Recorder 49 S Safety Precautions 8 Samsung Recovery Solution 85 Scroll 40 Security Lock Port 83 Shortcut Key 33 SoundAlive 51 Status Indicators 24 Supervisor Password 70 T Touchpad 37 U User Password 71 V Volume Control 49 W Wired Network 52 Wireless Network 56 ...

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