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Turn on the computer

Before using the computer for the first time, make sure to connect the AC adapter and

charge the battery completely.

Lift up the LCD panel.

Press the

Power button

to turn the computer on.

Power button LED

is lit while the computer is

turned on.

Press the

+ (

) key to increase the LCD brightness.

You can only use this function after installing Windows XP or Windows 7/Vista and

installing the

Easy Display Manager

program with the

system software media disk

Summary of Contents for SF308

Page 1: ...User Guide SAMSUNG SF308 SF408 SF508 QX308 QX408 QX508...

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Page 3: ...the AC adapter 52 Turn on the computer 53 Using Sleep Mode 54 Chapter 2 Using the computer Keyboard 56 Touchpad 59 CD Drive ODD Optional 60 Inserting and Ejecting a CD 60 Multi Card Slot Optional 61...

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Page 5: ...22 Important Safety Information 25 Replacement Parts and Accessories 27 Regulatory Compliance Statements 29 WEEE SYMBOL INFORMATION 43 Basic Items 44 Overview 45 Front View 45 Status Indicators 47 Ri...

Page 6: ...talled 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 compa...

Page 7: ...ution 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 Electro...

Page 8: ...fference 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 Windo...

Page 9: ...es 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 Exposin...

Page 10: ...er cord or power outlet makes a noise disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet and contact a service center There is a danger of electric shock or fire hazard Do not use a damaged or loose main...

Page 11: ...o may result in fire Do not 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...

Page 12: ...ic shock or fire 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 adapte...

Page 13: ...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 an...

Page 14: ...of an explosion 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 pro...

Page 15: ...er of electric shock When removing the RTC Real Time Clock battery keep it out of the reach of children as they could touch and or swallow it There is a danger of choking If a child has swallowed it c...

Page 16: ...er and disconnect all cables before disassembling the computer If there is a modem disconnect the phone line If your notebook is external removable battery type remove the external battery Failing to...

Page 17: ...rent 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...

Page 18: ...ok 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 migh...

Page 19: ...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 u...

Page 20: ...perating 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 wh...

Page 21: ...the power plug When using the auto adapter When the cigar socket is provided you have to use the auto adapter optional Insert the cigar plug of the auto adapter into the cigar socket and connect the D...

Page 22: ...ust 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 ch...

Page 23: ...n 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 a...

Page 24: ...r 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 Illumi...

Page 25: ...ical 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 positi...

Page 26: ...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 dropp...

Page 27: ...S 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 tho...

Page 28: ...uter 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...

Page 29: ...nts 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...

Page 30: ...licable 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...

Page 31: ...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...

Page 32: ...e to radio or television 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 Reorie...

Page 33: ...device near the body this does not include extremities 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...

Page 34: ...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 comp...

Page 35: ...z 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 comply with the...

Page 36: ...ations 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 p...

Page 37: ...irectives 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 19...

Page 38: ...the presence of wireless devices Wireless devices that may be in your system are only qualified for use in the European Union or associated areas if a CE mark with a Notified Body Registration Number...

Page 39: ...ve 1999 5 EC Espa ol Spanish Por medio de la presente Samsung declara que el Notebook PC cumple con los requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva...

Page 40: ...innish Samsung vakuuttaa t ten ett Notebook PC tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 1999 5 EY oleellisten vaatimusten ja sit koskevien direktiivin muiden ehtojen mukainen Svenska Swedish H rmed intygar Sams...

Page 41: ...However authorization for use is further restricted in particular countries or regions within countries as follows General European standards dictate maximum radiated transmit power of 100 mW effectiv...

Page 42: ...s equipment 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...

Page 43: ...the purchase contract This product and its electronic accessories should not be mixed with other commercial wastes for disposal Correct disposal of batteries in this product Applicable in the European...

Page 44: ...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 Before using the computer for the first time make...

Page 45: ...en images are displayed here 3 Speaker 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 T...

Page 46: ...ce You also can set up a specifi c wireless network device with the Fn key combination On Shows that any wireless network devices are turned on Off Shows that no wireless network device is turned on I...

Page 47: ...n the hard disk is or ODD being accessed 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...

Page 48: ...ive depends on the computer model 2 1 For 13 3 inch models For 15 6 14 inch models 2 1 3 1 Multi Card Slot Optional A card slot that supports SD Card SDHC MMC cards and SDXC cards 2 CD Drive ODD Optio...

Page 49: ...nnect an HDMI cable to this port Using this port you can enjoy digital video and audio on the TV 6 USB Port or Chargeable USB Port Optional USB ports to which you can connect USB devices as well as a...

Page 50: ...tal 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 USB Port or Chargeable USB Port Optional USB ports to wh...

Page 51: ...51 Bottom View 1 Memory Compartment Cover Hard Disk Drive Compartment Cover The main memory and hard disk drive is installed inside the cover 1...

Page 52: ...t 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 docume...

Page 53: ...1 Lift up the LCD panel 2 Press the Power button to turn the computer on Power button LED is lit while the computer is turned on Press the Fn key to increase the LCD brightness You can only use this f...

Page 54: ...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 7 Vista Cli...

Page 55: ...55 Chapter 2 Using the computer Keyboard 56 Touchpad 59 CD Drive ODD Optional 60 Inserting and Ejecting a CD 60 Multi Card Slot Optional 61 Adjusting the Volume 63...

Page 56: ...s state press the Power button You can use this button after installing Windows XP or Windows 7 Vista Gauge Shows the remaining battery charge You can only use this function after installing Windows X...

Page 57: ...operates in its maximum performance and system resources are allocated to the currently active program with priority for maximum performance Speed Boot Quick booting mode This mode enables quick booti...

Page 58: ...the LCD brightness press the Fn key combination or the Fn key combination The changed screen brightness is displayed at the center of the screen for a moment You can use the screen brightness control...

Page 59: ...other than the button area the clicking operation will not work After you touch and hold the button area with your finger for a while the movement of your finger will be ignored In this case even if...

Page 60: ...Therefore the figures may differ from the real ones Using a CD that is not in the shape of a circle is not recommended 1 Press the Eject button of the optical disk drive at the side of the computer S...

Page 61: ...ary capacity depending on your requirements You can use a multi card just like any data storage device A copyright protection function is not supported Since you can lose a card when moving the comput...

Page 62: ...a memory card for the first time you must format the card before using it Formatting a card deletes all data saved on the card If the card includes data backup the data before formatting it 1 Click St...

Page 63: ...g Windows XP or Windows 7 Vista Adjusting the Volume using the Volume Adjustment Program You can only use it after installing Windows XP or Windows 7 Vista The following are the procedures to control...

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Page 65: ...ntering the BIOS Setup 67 The BIOS Setup Screen 68 Setting a Boot Password 70 Changing the Boot Priority 72 Upgrading Memory 73 Battery 75 Charging the Battery 76 Measuring the Remaining Battery Charg...

Page 66: ...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...

Page 67: ...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 th...

Page 68: ...vanced Using this menu you can configure the major chipsets and additional functions Security Used to configure security functions including passwords Boot This menu enables you to configure periphera...

Page 69: ...ess 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 Pres...

Page 70: ...puter on or to enter the BIOS Setup For some models if the password entered message appears in the Setup Notice window the settings are not complete until the Enter key is pressed Setting a User Passw...

Page 71: ...e Setting up the Supervisor Password The hard disk drive password setting function is not provided for some models Changing the hard disk drive password For security purposes you can only change a har...

Page 72: ...menu in the BIOS Setup 2 Press Enter on the Boot Device Priority item 3 Press the down key to move to the AHCI HDD item and press the F6 key to move up to the top item 4 Press the F10 key to save the...

Page 73: ...ame 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 The figures used for the description ar...

Page 74: ...wn so that it is completely fi xed If the memory does not fi t easily push the memory module down while pulling the memory module latches outward 6 Close the memory compartment cover and fasten the sc...

Page 75: ...entative model therefore the images may differ from the the actual product Precautions Users cannot separate or replace the internal battery To separate or replace the battery use an authorized servic...

Page 76: ...sta Press the Fn keys on the keyboard The remaining battery charge will displayed for a moment Battery Usage Time Information A battery is an expendable supply so when using it over a long time the ca...

Page 77: ...ter 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...

Page 78: ...er 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 manua...

Page 79: ...Chapter 4 Appendix Product Specifications 80...

Page 80: ...mH SATA HDD SSD Graphics Optional Intel HD Graphics Internal NVIDIA GeForce 310M Optimus NVIDIA GeForce GT 420M Optimus Operating Environment Temperature 5 40 C for storage 10 32 C when operating Humi...

Page 81: ...oration 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...

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