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

Page 2: ...1 11 Adjusting LCD Brightness 1 12 Adjusting the Volume 1 13 Proper Seating Posture During Computer Use 1 14 2 Introducing Windows Windows XP Basics 2 2 Document Operations 2 7 Contents The photograph...

Page 3: ...ernet Connecting to the Internet 4 2 Connecting to the Internet Using a Modem 4 3 Configuring the Network Environment Settings for Wired LAN Connections 4 4 Configuring the Network Environment Setting...

Page 4: ...Color Depth 6 7 Using External Display Devices 6 8 Checking for Viruses 6 10 7 Recovering the Computer Restoring the System 7 2 Reinstalling Software 7 4 Re Installing Windows 7 6 Q A 7 9 Appendix Sy...

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Page 6: ...Getting Started This chapter provides basic information for using this computer System overview and methods for general use are provided Chapter 1 Chapter 1...

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

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

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

Page 10: ...elect Turn Off Computer 3 Click Turn Off from the Turn Off Computer window C C C Ca a a au u u ut t t tii iio o o on n n n If the system is not turned off properly due to a system error press and hold...

Page 11: ...lick User Accounts Create a new account 3 Type a name for the new account and click Next 4 Select the account type and click Create Account The new user account has been created Changing users 1 Click...

Page 12: ...ve the cursor during document operations Double click Run Function Place a finger on the touchpad move the pointer on the screen to the item to run and quickly tap your finger on the touchpad twice Or...

Page 13: ...lect Drag and drop a part to the required place C C C Ca a a au u u ut t t tii iio o o on n n n Using other objects other than a finger for touchpad use will result in touchpad malfunction and damage...

Page 14: ...onnected P 6 8 Turns the LCD on and off Turns the audio output on and off This feature enables you to experience more stereophonic sound You can select one of the following modes by pressing the butto...

Page 15: ...o suspended mode To use the computer again press the power button Scrolls the screen up and down while the cursor position does not change in some applications In DOS mode pauses the scroll of the scr...

Page 16: ...bled This light does not operate for the models without wireless LAN Green When the computer is operating on AC power and the battery is fully charged Amber When the computer is operating on AC power...

Page 17: ...the system on When the Samsung Logo appears press the F2 key to enter Setup 2 In the Boot menu change the Brightness Control Mode option to User Control 3 Save the settings and exit Setup When using t...

Page 18: ...the Volume Control Program On the taskbar click the Volume icon and adjust the slide bars For advanced volume control options double click the Volume icon and adjust the settings in the Master Volume...

Page 19: ...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 d...

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

Page 21: ...for efficiently computer use Windows XP Tour A tour of the elementary functions provided by Windows XP Click Start Tour Windows XP Or click Start All Programs Accessories Tour Windows XP Click on the...

Page 22: ...art 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 swit...

Page 23: ...and floppy disks It can also be used to search and open files and folders Enables users to configure settings on the computer Provides on line help information on Windows and troubleshooting Enables u...

Page 24: ...ndow Button Maximize Button Minimize Button Click Shared Files or the Local Disk to view the folders and files in it Folders Files What is a Drive A storage device in which files and folders are saved...

Page 25: ...ding computer use Click Start Help and Support Related help information appears when a search keyword is entered Displays Help Index Help Topics Troubleshooting Information Connect to Support Center T...

Page 26: ...documents using WordPad is provided here Creating a New Document 1 Click Start All Programs Accessories WordPad 2 Create and edit your document For more information about WordPad refer to on line Help...

Page 27: ...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 documen...

Page 28: ...Using The Computer This chapter investigates various different functions of the computer and provides information on using the related application programs for them Chapter 3 Chapter 3...

Page 29: ...Push the CD tray in gently The CD will run automatically To eject a CD when the CD drive is out of order or the system is turned off unfold a paper clip and insert the unfolded end of the clip into th...

Page 30: ...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 Fea...

Page 31: ...k 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 appe...

Page 32: ...n 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 Com...

Page 33: ...l 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...

Page 34: ...computer 1 Connect the S PDIF jack Optical on the left hand side of the system and the 5 1 channel amplifier 2 Connect speakers to the amplifier Refer to speaker system s manual Digital amp Surround...

Page 35: ...click Close Step 3 Enable S PDIF on the DVD program When using 5 1 channel speakers you need to install the Power DVD program from the DVD Installation CD separately supplied and then change the sett...

Page 36: ...nsert the memory card into the memory card slot 2 Click Start My Computer The inserted memory card is displayed C C C Ca a a au u u ut t t tii iio o o on n n n Restrictions on Using Memory Cards You c...

Page 37: ...ry card may be easily mislaid when moving your computer keep the memory card separately C C C Ca a a au u u ut t t tii iio o o on n n n Since format operation deletes all data in the memory card pleas...

Page 38: ...card into the CF card slot at the side of the system 2 If you insert a CF card the Removable Disk window appears and you can use the CF card C C C Ca a a au u u ut t t tii iio o o on n n n To remove...

Page 39: ...ults 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...

Page 40: ...prevents unauthorized users from gaining access to your system via the network or the Internet 1 Click Start All Programs Samsung EasyBox EasyBox 2 Click Security from the top menu bar 3 Select Window...

Page 41: ...er drop to open and close the group When you launch Samsung Smart Screen for the first time a dialog box asking whether to register the program as a start program or not appears If you select OK the p...

Page 42: ...on on the desktop Or select Start All Programs Samsung Samsung Theme Samsung Theme Samsung Theme Switches to Samsung Theme desktop logon screen and sound effects on booting Windows XP Theme Switches t...

Page 43: ...ograms 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 compu...

Page 44: ...atic 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...

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

Page 47: ...ion 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 specif...

Page 48: ...connect the modem to the Internet and use e mail you have to apply to an Internet Service Provider ISP for an Internet service For more account information please contact your ISP Ask your ISP about...

Page 49: ...Control Panel 3 Select Network and Internet Connections in the Control Panel window 4 Click Network Connections in the Network and Internet Connections window 5 In the Network Connections window poin...

Page 50: ...s 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 driv...

Page 51: ...tion 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 a...

Page 52: ...section refers to the Intel R PRO Wireless 2200BG Network Connection hereafter referred to as an 802 11BG card and the Intel R PRO Wireless 2915ABG Network Connection hereafter referred to as an 802...

Page 53: ...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 encryp...

Page 54: ...share the Internet by accessing another computer connected to the Internet See P 4 18 To share an Internet connection You can connect by completing the following steps Step 1 Set up a computer to comp...

Page 55: ...etwork 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 i...

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

Page 57: ...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 co...

Page 58: ...the System Software Media into the CD ROM drive and then install the Wireless LAN program Step 2 Using the wireless LAN configuration program PROSet Double click the wireless LAN program icon on the...

Page 59: ...The network authentication data encryption WEP key index and password of a access point are configured in the access point management program For infor mation on the security information check the se...

Page 60: ...ss point that exists but is configured not to be detected by the scan operation to prevent access attempts from unauthorized users N N N No o o ot t t te e e e What is a network name SSID Network name...

Page 61: ...e network settings will be automatically changed accordingly You can easily find out your current IP To configure network setting 1 Connect LAN cable to the computer s LAN port 2 Double click Samsung...

Page 62: ...s changed corresponding place icon is displayed in color and full dialog box appears In the right area of full dialog box network setting is displayed 5 Click Close to close the dialog box To configur...

Page 63: ...ce To configure the server 1 Connect the network LAN cable and double click the Samsung Network Manager icon on the Desktop 2 Click Click here to setup Internet Connection Share 3 The computers are re...

Page 64: ...messages of the wireless network setup procedure instruction window 8 The current location is represented as a server The server configuration is complete To configure the client 1 Connect the network...

Page 65: ...d folders on a computer Step 2 Accessing shared files and folders from another computer Network services are provided for the computers that are connected to the net work through wired or wireless net...

Page 66: ...ield 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...

Page 67: ...mputer 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 wor...

Page 68: ...tep 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...

Page 69: ...wants to use the shared printer click Start Printers and Faxes 2 Click Add a printer 3 In the Add Printer Wizard click Next 4 Select A network printer or a printer attached to another comput er and c...

Page 70: ...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 Prin...

Page 71: ...tooth mobile phone and Create a Bluetooth connection to the Internet using a Bluetooth mobile phone of the Bluetooth On line help Using a wireless keyboard and mouse You can use a wireless keyboard an...

Page 72: ...ures on sharing data refer to Installing a Palm handheld computer using Bluetooth technology and Installing a Pocket PC using Bluetooth technology of the Bluetooth On line help Precautions Please do n...

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

Page 75: ...hard disk and turns the computer off Pressing the Power button restores the computer to the previ ous working status Press Power button to use computer again in Standby Mode or Hibernation Mode You c...

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

Page 77: ...attery latch in the direction of open slide the left battery latch in the direction of open and remove the battery 4 To install the battery again insert the battery into the battery compartment of the...

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

Page 79: ...ptimized 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...

Page 80: ...t 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 o...

Page 81: ...c 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...

Page 82: ...he system Make sure that the system is not pressed by a book or heavy objects The LCD may get damaged When traveling by plane use a bag designed for notebook PCs and hand carry the computer Allow the...

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

Page 85: ...he booting screen appears press F2 3 The initial System Setup screen will appear in a moment Setup Menu Help Displays help information on the current selected item Navigation Keys Use these navigation...

Page 86: ...s 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 fiel...

Page 87: ...ss Enter re enter the password for confirmation and press Enter again 4 When a message confirming the password configuration appears in the Setup Notice window press Enter Supervisor Password controls...

Page 88: ...password to delete press Enter e g supervisor password 2 Enter the current configured password and press Enter 3 Leave the New Password and Confirm New Password field empty and press Enter to deactiva...

Page 89: ...Priority item 3 Use the key to move to the Hard Drive item and press F6 key until it is at the very top 4 Press F10 to save the changed configuration and exit System Setup Now you can boot the system...

Page 90: ...displays more number of colors on your screen 1 Select Start Control Panel Appearance and Themes Change the screen resolution 2 Make changes on the Settings tab of the Display Properties dialog 3 When...

Page 91: ...ct the external display device e g a monitor or a projector to the corre sponding port of the system 2 Right click on the desktop and select Graphics Properties 3 On the Devices tab select your desire...

Page 92: ...e Fn key is pressed Provided that multiple external display devices are connected the display order is LCD CRT LCD CRT LCD whenever the Fn keys are pressed You cannot use the Fn shortcut key in the fu...

Page 93: ...te 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 scann...

Page 94: ...Recovering the Computer This chapter provides recovery procedures using the System Recovery CD when the computer is not operating properly Chapter 7 Chapter 7...

Page 95: ...em 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 A...

Page 96: ...ick OK Your computer has been restored to the selected restore point Undoing the last restoration The procedures to undo a restoration are described below 1 Click Start All Programs Accessories System...

Page 97: ...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 comp...

Page 98: ...lation in the main window of the System Software Media Standard Installation is recommended 2 The system is scanned to display the drivers and programs that need to be installed 3 Click OK The drivers...

Page 99: ...ter 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...

Page 100: ...have used and click the Start button 4 2 The Confirmation window appears Confirm the selected Windows version and click the Yes button If the Select Windows version language screen appears instead of...

Page 101: ...ystem 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 descr...

Page 102: ...he Power Saving Mode is configured into the Power button press and hold for more than 4 seconds to shut the system off When the system is turned on after such manual shutdown Scandisk will run to chec...

Page 103: ...ution change display device change removal of AC adapter system restart and the implementation or termi nation of stand by mode or maximum power saving mode This happens while the system is detecting...

Page 104: ...ating A This problem may occur when you entered hibernate mode while using the Extended Desktop mode removed the monitor and then pushed power button to exit hibernate mode When the desktop is display...

Page 105: ...gain after restarting the system or reinstalling the driver You have to exit all programs using modem in the advance of diagnostics of the modem A3 Although I can make a connection with the modem I ca...

Page 106: ...Phone and Modem Options 3 In the Dialing Rules tab click Edit 4 In the General tab in the Edit Location window select the current country from the Country region radio box specify the Area code and cl...

Page 107: ...elect Allow this device to bring the computer out of standby then click OK Restart the system If the system in rest mode is activated when there is no received signal use the system after disabling Wa...

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

Page 109: ...is a Wireless LAN On Off button check if the wireless LAN button is pressed A2 Verify whether the same network key encryption key has been entered in both the AP and the computer The network key is a...

Page 110: ...s but may cause compatibility problems It is recommended using a static IP Since static channel selection is more reliable than auto channel selection it is recommended setting a static channel Q5 In...

Page 111: ...CP IP properties of the computers to be connected through the com puter to computer Ad Hoc network All of the computers to be connected through a computer to computer Ad Hoc network should be configur...

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

Page 113: ...Q13 Although I have turned the wireless LAN off using the Off Button on the PROSet the wireless LAN operating light is still on A This is normal The Off Button for the Wireless LAN on the PROSet only...

Page 114: ...e before executing a game 1 Press touchpad right button on the desktop 2 Click Graphic Options Graphic Properties Devices tab 3 Select Notebook then select Full Screen check box 4 Click OK Q4When I pr...

Page 115: ...keys while playing a game since it may cause a system error Q8 When I played The Sims House Party game in Dual Display Clone mode a mouse afterimage is displayed A1 Press Fn to change the display set...

Page 116: ...r Manage security settings for 2 In the Privacy tab of Internet Properties click on Settings from Block pop ups 3 Enter a URL to want to allow pop ups into Address of Web site to allow and click on Ad...

Page 117: ...ows 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...

Page 118: ...virus program that your computer is able to identify Check the following programs which Windows can detect and select one from the list A list of anti virus programs that Windows can detect Symantec N...

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

Page 121: ...Card Supported CF Card Slot One Type 1 Ports Monitor USB 2 0 x 2 Modem RJ 11 LAN RJ 45 IEEE 1394 6 Pin DC In Microphone Headphone S PDIF Dimensions mm 287 7 x 197 5 x 18 Width x Depth x Height LCD Pan...

Page 122: ...ice Description Transceiver Power 5 mW Transmission Method 11b mode DSSS 11g mode OFDM Data Rate Mbps 11b mode 11 5 5 2 and 1 11g mode 54 48 36 24 18 12 9 and 6 Antenna Type Internal Antenna 2 EA main...

Page 123: ...nd 6 11b mode 11 5 5 2 and 1 11g mode 54 48 36 24 18 12 9 and 6 Antenna Type Internal Antenna 2 EA main aux The data rate may differ from the actual data rate 11a mode is supported only when the devic...

Page 124: ...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 p...

Page 125: ...ged or it may cause fires Use standard power voltage High voltage may result in product damage or cause fires Use grounded power outlets designed for computers A grounded power outlet prevents electri...

Page 126: ...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...

Page 127: ...rs 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 ca...

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