Samsung X10 Plus User Manual Download

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Customizing your

computer

This chapter provides information

how to use the system setup,

customizinig screen settings.

Chapter 6

Summary of Contents for X10 Plus

Page 1: ...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 2: ...D Latch Memory Stick Slot Optional Status Indicators LED Speaker L Speaker R Hot Keys Touchpad Touchpad Button C C Ca au ut ti io on n About fingerprint sensor Fingerprint sensor is an option Models w...

Page 3: ...etting Started Right View Left View CD RW DVD ROM Combo or DVD Multi Drive Optional USB Port 2 0 Microphone Jack Headphone Jack Fan Vents Modem Port LAN Port Monitor Port USB Port 2 0 PCMCIA Card Slot...

Page 4: ...PCI Compartment HDD Compartment Memory Compartment DC In Port Security Lock Port Battery C Ca au ut ti io on n The removal of the HDD is not allowed To replace the HDD please contact your ser vice ce...

Page 5: ...er 1 Getting Started X15 Plus Model Front View LCD Panel Scroll Wheel LCD Latch Memory Stick Slot Status Indicators Speaker L Speaker R Touchpad Touchpad Button Power Button Status Indicators Keyboard...

Page 6: ...Manual Right View Left View CD Drive Optional refer to P 3 2 USB Port 2 0 S PDIF Jack Microphone Jack Headphone Jack Fan Vents Modem Port LAN Port Monitor Port USB Port 2 0 PCMCIA Card Slot 1394 Port...

Page 7: ...Lock Port Battery Battery Latch Fan Vents Mini PCI Compartment HDD Compartment Memory Compartment The removal of the HDD is not allowed To replace the HDD please contact your service center The Mini...

Page 8: ...us Indicators Touchpad Button Power Button Keyboard Speakers Hot Keys Touchpad C Ca au ut ti io on n About fingerprint sensor Fingerprint sensor is an option Models with fingerprint sensor are provide...

Page 9: ...tting Started Right View Left View CD RW DVD ROM Combo or DVD Multi Drive Optional USB Ports 2 0 Headphone Jack Microphone Jack Modem Port Fan Vent LAN Port Monitor Port USB Port 2 0 PCMCIA Card Slot...

Page 10: ...PDIF Port DC Jack Battery Security Lock Port The removal of the HDD is not allowed To replace the HDD please contact your service center Wireless LAN Bluetooth module optional is installed in the min...

Page 11: ...ess and then release the power button to turn the system on Turning Off 1 Click the Start button on the Taskbar 2 Select Turn Off Computer 3 Click Turn Off from the Turn Off Computer window Power Butt...

Page 12: ...nd change user accounts are provided below Registering a new user 1 Click Start Control Panel 2 Click User Accounts Create a new account 3 Type a name for the new account and click Next 4 Select the a...

Page 13: ...select and tap the touchpad once The click operation is also used to move the cursor during document operations Double click Run Function Place a finger on the touchpad move the pointer on the screen...

Page 14: ...the right edge or bottom edge of the touchpad and move up down or right left then the screen move up down or right left Place the touchpad pointer on the title bar of the window This button is held d...

Page 15: ...ode press power button Used to check the power supply and the battery charge 1 Power Supply Status When operating on battery power When operating on AC power 2 Remaining Battery Charge Level Used to t...

Page 16: ...while the cursor position remains fixed in some applications Increases the audio volume Decreases the audio volume Turns the LCD screen brighter Turns the LCD screen dimmer Same function as the right...

Page 17: ...w these steps WLAN Bluetooth or User 2 Button Turns on and off the wireless LAN Bluetooth function for the models with wireless LAN Bluetooth function Launches a user defined program for the models wi...

Page 18: ...does not change in some applications HDD Blinks when the hard disk drive is operating Battery Turns green when the battery is fully charged or when the battery is not installed Turns amber when the ba...

Page 19: ...r turning the system off and on 1 Turn on the system and enter Setup 2 In the Boot menu change the Brightness Control Mode option to User Control 3 Save the settings and exit Setup Saving the battery...

Page 20: ...keyboard to adjust the audio volume Using 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 an...

Page 21: ...ack Place 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 Posit...

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Page 23: ...Introducing Windows This chapter provides basic information on using the computer s main operating system Windows Chapter 2 Chapter 2...

Page 24: ...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 25: ...skbar Displays programs that are currently running Frequently used icons can be placed here Recycle Bin Deleted files or folders end up here Language Bar Enables switching between English other langua...

Page 26: ...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 27: ...lose Window 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 ar...

Page 28: ...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 29: ...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 30: ...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 31: ...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 32: ...tray slides out place a CD onto it and push down until it clicks 3 Push the CD tray in gently The CD will run automatically Emergency Eject Hole Eject Button Status Indicator To eject a CD when the C...

Page 33: ...the computer or the Internet Click Start Windows Media Player Or click Start All Programs Accessories Entertainment Windows Media Player Features Playlist pane Playback Control area C Ca au ut ti io o...

Page 34: ...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 35: ...Click Open Writable CD Folder and click OK The CD ROM drive window appears automatically 3 Click Start My Computer 4 Select drag and drop folders or files to copy onto the CD ROM drive window Click W...

Page 36: ...ll appear and the CD ROM drive will open automatically For more information on copying CDs Click Start Help and Support Enter CD copy in the search field and click the Search button To create an audio...

Page 37: ...en Step 1 Connect 5 1 channel speaker system to your computer 1 Connect an amplifier to the S PDIF port on your computer 2 Connect the speakers to the amplifier Refer to the speaker system s manual 3...

Page 38: ...directed in these steps 1 Run Power DVD and click the Settings button 2 On the Audio tab set the Output setting to Use SPDIF Output Now you can enjoy home theater using DVD titles The S PDIF setting a...

Page 39: ...ed with the card Eject Button C Ca au ut ti io on n Before using the PCMCIA slot remove the slot protector Push the eject button of the PCMCIA card slot once to pop it out Push the button again to eje...

Page 40: ...re recommended to format the memory stick in the digital device If you have formatted the memory stick in the computer you may have to reformat it in the digital device To protect data in a memory sti...

Page 41: ...he BIOS defaults 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 i...

Page 42: ...authorized users from gaining access to your system via the network or the Internet 1 Click Start All Programs Samsung EasyBox EasyBox 2 Click Security from the top menu bar 3 Select Windows Firewall...

Page 43: ...ther water drop Click a water 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 app...

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Page 45: ...Connecting to the Internet This chapter provides instructions on connecting to the Internet Chapter 4 Chapter 4...

Page 46: ...munication 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...

Page 47: ...ine 2 To 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 IS...

Page 48: ...ol 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 point the...

Page 49: ...NS server address 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 Interne...

Page 50: ...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 51: ...is 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 config...

Page 52: ...a Connection 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 conf...

Page 53: ...ou can wirelessly connect 2 or more computers that have wireless LAN modules See Page 4 11 Connecting to com puter to computer networks peer to peer or ad hoc The description in this section concerns...

Page 54: ...ccess the network The connection setup is described for a computer running on Windows XP Service Pack 2 If you are using the Windows 2000 system refer to P 4 15 Wireless Network Setup Using the Wirele...

Page 55: ...h a wireless network P 4 24 You can connect by completing the following steps Step 1 Set up a computer to computer network on a computer Step 2 Connect to the configured computer from other computers...

Page 56: ...the network name e g samsung and unselect The key is provided for me automatically Enter the encryption key in the Network key field and click OK To prevent a network connection from an unauthorized u...

Page 57: ...4 13 Chapter 4 Connecting to the Internet 7 Check that the configured network name e g samsung is in the Preferred net works item and click OK Now your wireless network setup has been completed...

Page 58: ...a cryptographic key in the network key box and click Connect When connected to the wireless network the system displays Connected in the selected network of the Network Connection window If the netwo...

Page 59: ...and install the wireless LAN configuration program Step 2 Using the wireless LAN configuration program PROSet Double click the wireless LAN program icon on the taskbar Or Click Start All Programs Inte...

Page 60: ...formation on the security information check the security settings of the access point or ask your wireless network administrator To connect to an existing computer to computer Ad Hoc network enter the...

Page 61: ...dden access point is an access point that exists but is configured not to be detected by the scan operation to prevent access attempts from unauthorized users N No ot te e What is a network name SSID...

Page 62: ...connected to the network To share files complete the following procedures Step 1 Configuring the sharing of files and folders on a computer Step 2 Accessing shared files and folders from another compu...

Page 63: ...haring and security field select Share this folder on the network enter the share name and click OK The file and folder sharing configuration has been completed It has the same security effect as that...

Page 64: ...rt My Computer 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 ano...

Page 65: ...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 66: ...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 67: ...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 68: ...ction Step 1 Configuring Internet Sharing Configuring a shared Internet connection on the computer connected to the Internet 1 Click Start Control Panel Network and Internet Connections Network Connec...

Page 69: ...net work icon in the Network Connections window is displayed as follows Click Start Control Panel Network and Internet Connections Network Connections A computer connected to the Internet A computer...

Page 70: ...et through your mobile phone after connecting it to a computer which is connected to the Internet For more detailed procedures on using the Internet refer to Install a Bluetooth mobile phone and Creat...

Page 71: ...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 73: ...System Management This chapter provides information on efficient computer management Chapter 5 Chapter 5...

Page 74: ...or and hard disk drives are turned off to reduce power consumption Hibernation Mode Saves the current working status onto the hard disk and turns the computer off Pressing the Power button restores th...

Page 75: ...ormance and Maintenance Power Options and select the Advanced tab Configure the Power button function Configure the Fn function C Ca au ut ti io on n When the Power button is configured to put the sys...

Page 76: ...instructions on the battery before use Please refer to the system operation environment Page A 2 of this manual and oper ate and store the battery at room temperature C Ca au ut ti io on n In X10 plus...

Page 77: ...ightly press PUSH button Battery Warning You will hear an alarm when the remaining battery charge is under 10 Connect the power cable or turn off the computer and install a fully charged battery When...

Page 78: ...called battery calibration The procedure to calibrate the battery is described below 1 Turn off the computer and disconnect the AC power 2 Turn on the computer and press F2 to enter into System Setup...

Page 79: ...stalled 1 Using a screwdriver open the memory module compartment cover on the bottom of the system 2 Push the memory module tabs outward to pop the memory module outward Pull the module out at an angl...

Page 80: ...it into the slot at a 30 angle 4 Push the memory module in until the module clicks into place If the memory module is not fixed completely push the module while pressing the memory mod ule tabs outwar...

Page 81: ...ng it in a pub lic place The locking device needs to be purchased separately The shape and meth ods of use may differ depending on the manufacturer Please refer to the manual provided with the securit...

Page 82: ...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 computer and disks to pass through secu...

Page 83: ...Customizing your computer This chapter provides information how to use the system setup customizinig screen settings Chapter 6 Chapter 6...

Page 84: ...ting screen appears press F2 3 The initial System Setup screen will appear in a moment Tab Shift Tab or Enter selects field System Time 10 21 53 System Date 04 26 2003 Primary Master 30006MB Secondary...

Page 85: ...xits System Setup 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 d...

Page 86: ...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 access to the set...

Page 87: ...assword 1 On the password to delete press Enter e g supervisor password 2 Enter the current configured password and press Enter 3 Leave the New Password and Confirm New Password field empty and press...

Page 88: ...ey to move to the Hard Drive item and press F6 key until it is at the very top 4 Press F10 to save the changed configuration and exit System Setup Now you can boot the system with the hard disk drive...

Page 89: ...Apply To change the number of colors displayed on a monitor select an appropriate color quality To change your screen resolution move the slider to select an appropriate resolution XGA models configur...

Page 90: ...to the TV output port of the system 2 Press the Fn key Provided that an external display device is con nected the display option changes in LCD CRT LCD CRT order whenever the key is pressed Using Dual...

Page 91: ...cated as 1 and the secondary dis play device is indicated as 2 Now you can use each of the two display devices as independent display devices 1 Primary 2 Secondary When using Dual View only the LCD is...

Page 92: ...sktop onto this monitor check box and then click Apply To move a window between display devices in Dual View mode Click the title bar of the window in the primary display device 1 the LCD and drag it...

Page 93: ...homepage When you first run Norton AntiVirus the Norton AntiVirus Configuration window pops up If you complete the configuration and your computer connect to network you can download and install the...

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Page 95: ...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 96: ...ignificant system events such as when a program or a driver is installed You can also decide when to create your own restore points The procedures to create your own restore point are described below...

Page 97: ...n processes 5 After the restoration is complete Windows restarts In the System Restore completed dialog box click OK Your computer has been restored to the selected restore point Undoing the last rest...

Page 98: ...rograms that are not currently installed on your computer from the system software CD provided All necessary components are installed using the factory defaults Minimum Installation This displays the...

Page 99: ...to display the drivers and programs that need to be installed 3 Click OK The drivers and programs are automatically installed as factory defaults The components of Standard Installation can vary depen...

Page 100: ...r to minimize damage from data loss please remember to always back up data C Ca au ut ti io on n With the system recovery CD you can reinstall Windows XP only To return the system to the state of ship...

Page 101: ...ptions window appears click Next 8 When a window that requires your name and organization pops up enter your name and the organization and click Next In the Windows XP Professional edition an addition...

Page 102: ...the installation process copies the necessary folders for the Windows instal lation restart the system and the message Press any key to boot from CD is displayed You do not need to enter anything In a...

Page 103: ...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 104: ...ngs Q4 In the following cases the screen blinks or displays noise for a short time Clicking the nView tab changing the resolution changing the display device removing the AC adapter restarting the sys...

Page 105: ...the selected devices plays video 1 Right click on the desktop using the touchpad and then select Properties 2 Click Settings tab Advanced GeForce FX Go5200 32M 64M tab in the Display Properties dialo...

Page 106: ...r 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 cannot hear the dial tone and modem...

Page 107: ...aling 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 click OK A2 Because the shape of the...

Page 108: ...Click the right button on the touchpad over Local Area Connection and select Properties 3 Click Configure and select Power Management tab Select Allow this device to bring the computer out of standby...

Page 109: ...ontrol Panel Performance and Maintenance System Hardware tab Device Manager Network adapters Wireless LAN adapter If there is a yellow exclamation mark please reinstall the device driver with the syst...

Page 110: ...LAN function of the computer is on by doing the fol lowing If the wireless LAN function is off turn it on For Windows XP verify that the wireless network connection has been set to Enable in Start Con...

Page 111: ...key manually A7 Check the AP settings as follows The following is recommended for a standard environment and thus may differ according to the specific wireless network envi ronment When several APs a...

Page 112: ...ware tab Device Manager Network adapters and select the wireless LAN adapter Right click the network adaptor and select Disable from the popup menu Then right click over the network adaptor and select...

Page 113: ...e IP address 10 0 0 1 10 0 0 254 and Subnet mask 255 255 255 0 and then try again Q7 When using a computer to computer Ad Hoc network some times I cannot search the access point A It may happen occasi...

Page 114: ...operties of the AP in the wireless network settings If the Use IEEE 802 1x authentication in this network option is selected deselect the option on the Authentication tab For more detailed information...

Page 115: ...lled The WPA Q815485 patch provided by Microsoft can be used only when there is 802 11x RADIUS or an authentication server as well as an AP and a driver that supports the function This version of the...

Page 116: ...and then select Properties 2 Click Settings tab Advanced GeForce FX Go5200 32M 64M tab in the Display Properties dialog box 3 Select the nView Display Mode item and configure the Display to Digital D...

Page 117: ...Click Start Control Panel Performance and Maintenance Power Options Power Schemes tab then configure the Power schemes field to Always On Q8 Pressing Fn F2 keys while running a game may cause abnorma...

Page 118: ...n resolution 1024x768 and color quality 16 bits Q12 The screen is severely interrupted in some games A In 3D games the texture data needed in 3D screen presentation are stored in the system memory Whe...

Page 119: ...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 120: ...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 121: ...an anti 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 Sy...

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Page 123: ...Appendix System specifications software types and safety instructions are provided here Appendix Appendix...

Page 124: ...Type I and II Compatible Fingerprint Sensor Fingerprint Recognition Utility Optional Memory Stick Slot Supports up to 128MB Optional Ports IEEE1394 4 pin USB 2 0 x2 Microphone Headphone S PDIF Modem...

Page 125: ...l PCMCIA Slot Type I and II Compatible Memory Stick Slot Supports up to 128MB Ports IEEE1394 4 pin USB 2 0 x2 Microphone Headphone S PDIF Modem RJ 11 Wired LAN RJ 45 Monitor TV Out S Video Options Li...

Page 126: ...nt Recognition Utility Optional Memory Stick Slot Supports up to 128MB Ports IEEE1394 4 pin USB 2 0 x3 Microphone Headphone S PDIF Modem RJ 11 Wired LAN RJ 45 Monitor TV Out S Video Options Li Ion sma...

Page 127: ...tion Transmission Mode 1 6W Power 3 3V Compatibility IEEE 802 11b Operating System Microsoft Windows XP 2000 Network NDIS5 Miniport Driver Specifications Media Access Protocol CSMA CA Collision Avoida...

Page 128: ...nd Support Channels 1 13 channel Device 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 Ant...

Page 129: ...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 130: ...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 131: ...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 132: ...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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