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User Guide

Getting Started

Using the Computer

Settings and Upgrade

Backup / Restore

Appendix

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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: ... 61 Wired Network 65 Wireless Network Optional 69 Sharing Content in a Home Network Easy Content Share Optional Chapter 3 Settings and Upgrade 76 LCD Brightness Control 78 Samsung Control Center Optional 79 BIOS Setup 81 Setting a Boot Password 84 Changing the Boot Priority 85 Upgrading Memory For 11 6 inch models 87 Battery 94 Using the Security Slot For 350U2B Models only Chapter 4 Backup Restor...

Page 3: ...Product Features 3 Tips 4 Before You Start 5 Safety Precautions 8 Proper Posture During Computer Use 22 Overview 25 Turning the Computer On and Off 33 Chapter 1 Getting Started ...

Page 4: ... to your new PC Easy Migration Optional Samsung s Proprietary Software Optional items may be changed or may not be provided depending on the computer model The latest processor has been adopted for quicker work processing and a slimmer design has been implemented for higher portability Optimized Performance and Usability Samsung s Proprietary Software Optimized Performance and Usability Optimized ...

Page 5: ...he 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 Set again 3 In th...

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: ...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 wet...

Page 11: ...clean so that they are not covered with dust Failure 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 a...

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: ...y power under normal conditions This may result in data loss or a product malfunction Never heat the product or battery or put the product or battery into a fire Do not put or use the product or 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 ba...

Page 14: ...re of the product may increase during normal operation This may result in harming or burning your skin Usage Related Disconnect all cables connected to the computer before cleaning it If your notebook is external removable battery type remove the external battery There is a danger of electric shock or damage to the product Do not connect a phone line connected to a digital phone to the modem There...

Page 15: ...AC adapter There is a danger 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 contact a doctor immediately Use only authorized parts multi plug battery and memory and never disassemble parts There is a danger of damaging the product electric shock or fi...

Page 16: ...s in clude airport walk through devices and se curity wands The airport security devices that check car ry on luggage such as conveyor belts use x rays instead of magnetism and will not damage a drive When carrying the notebook computer with other items such as the adapter mouse books etc take care not to press anything against the notebook computer If a heavy object is pressed against the noteboo...

Page 17: ...osal 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 Failure to do so may cause an explosion Avoid contact with metal objects such as car keys or clips when keeping or carrying a...

Page 18: ...ature increases there is a danger of burning yourself Connect only permitted devices to the connectors or ports of the computer Failure 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 19: ...n when cleaning the product and only use the computer when it is completely dried Failure 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 has stopped There is a danger of injury Do not place your face close to the Optical Disk Drive ...

Page 20: ...nect 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 Security 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 the notebook com...

Page 21: ...elf 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 Sudden impact or...

Page 22: ...e unplug the power check if the power indicator LED is green and then reconnect the power plug Wrong Example Good Example 220V Power Plug 110V Power Plug Center Holes Power Indicator LED 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 DC plug of the auto adapter t...

Page 23: ...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 24: ...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 25: ... 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 26: ...deo 2 LCD The screen 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 The touchpad and touchpad buttons provide functions similar to the mouse ball and buttons 7 Microphone You can use the built in microphone 8 Multi Card Slot Optional A card slot suppo...

Page 27: ... camera you can take still pictures and record video 2 LCD The screen images are displayed here 3 Power Button Turns the computer on and off 4 Keyboard A device to enter data by pressing the keys 5 Microphone You can use the built in microphone 6 Touchpad Touchpad Buttons The touchpad and touchpad buttons provide functions similar to the mouse ball and buttons 7 Status Indicators Shows the operati...

Page 28: ...Off Lower case alphabetic input 3 Hard Disk Drive Indicates that the hard disk drive is running 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 Orange 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 comput...

Page 29: ...ight View For 11 6 inch models 2 1 1 USB Port Optional You can connect USB devices to the USB port such as a keyboard mouse digital camera etc 2 Monitor Port A port used to connect a monitor TV or projector supporting a 15pin D SUB interface ...

Page 30: ... A card slot supports multi cards 3 USB Port Optional You can connect USB devices to the USB port such as a keyboard mouse digital camera etc 4 Monitor Port A port used to connect a monitor TV or projector supporting a 15pin D SUB interface You can connect a VGA adapter optional 5 Security Slot Optional You can secure the computer by connecting a lock and cable to the Security Slot ...

Page 31: ...wer to the computer 2 Wired LAN Port Optional Connect the Ethernet cable to this port 3 USB Port or Chargeable USB Port Optional USB ports to which you can connect USB devices as well as a Chargeable USB port are provided Using a Chargeable USB port you can access or charge a USB device You can distinguish the type of port by the mark printed next it for USB and for a chargeable USB and the port c...

Page 32: ...ce from the computer This may not be supported for some USB devices 1 DC Jack A jack to connect the AC adapter that supplies power to the computer 2 Wired LAN Port Optional Connect the Ethernet cable to this port 3 Digital Video Audio Port HDMI Optional You can connect an HDMI cable to this port Using this port you can enjoy digital video and audio on the TV 4 USB Port or Chargeable USB Port Optio...

Page 33: ... Latches The latch used to remove or install the battery 3 Memory Compartment Cover The main memory is installed inside the cover For 12 5 inch models 1 2 1 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 2 Speaker A device used to generate sound ...

Page 34: ... About Windows Activation 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 i...

Page 35: ...t Shut down mode to shutdown the computer 1 2 For Windows XP 1 Click the Start button on the taskbar Click Turn Off Computer 1 2 2 Click Turn Off If the system cannot be 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 comput...

Page 36: ...ti Card Slot Optional 48 Connecting an External Display Device 51 Connecting an External Digital Device 57 Adjusting the Volume 58 Wired Network 61 Wireless Network Optional 65 Sharing Content in a Home Network Easy Content Share Optional 69 Chapter 2 Using the computer ...

Page 37: ... 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 38: ...monitor or TV is connected to the computer Touchpad Turns the Touchpad function on or off When using an external mouse only you can turn the Touchpad off Mute Press this button to turn the audio on or off Volume Control Controls the volume Silent Mode Reduces the Fan noise so that users can use the computer without hearing noise Wireless Network The wireless network configuration program starts an...

Page 39: ...38 Chapter 2 Using the computer Keyboard Other Function Keys Performs the right click mouse function touchpad If the hot keys do not work properly you have to install the Samsung Control Center ...

Page 40: ...s already installed in this product by default when you purchase this product When you reinstall Windows or change the operating system using the driver provided by the corresponding manufacturer is recommended Use the Touchpad with your fingers Using a sharp object may damage the Touchpad If you touch the Touchpad or press the Touchpad buttons while booting up the Windows boot time may be extende...

Page 41: ...use 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 Move your finger in the direction you wish to move the cursor Click Function Place a finger on the touchpad and click on an item once Alternatively press the left button once quickly and release it Tap Click or Touchpad ...

Page 42: ...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 43: ...e similar use the computer referring to these descriptions Using the Touchpad you can use the following additional Gesture functions Scroll function Zoom functions Page Move Function Configuring the Gesture Function Some gesture functions may not be configured In this case you can configure them using the following path 1 When using the Elan driver Click the Start Control Panel Hardware and Sound ...

Page 44: ...ft or right accordingly or Zoom Functions If you place two fingers over the Touchpad together or apart the current image or text is zoomed in or out Zoom out Zoom in or Page 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 looking at a web site you will return to ...

Page 45: ...es the touchpad by mistake This function is provided by the touchpad driver provided by the manufacturer When using the Elan driver Click Start Control Panel Hardware and Sound Mouse ELAN Options PalmTracking and then adjust the sensitivity When using the Sysnaptics driver Click Start Control Panel Hardware and Sound Mouse Device Settings Settings Pointing Sensitivity PalmCheck and then adjust the...

Page 46: ...lan driver Click Start Control Panel Hardware and Sound Mouse ELAN and check the Disable When external USB mouse plug in option This will turn the touchpad off when a USB mouse is connected When using the Synaptics driver Click Start Control Panel Hardware and Sound Mouse Device Settings and check the Disable internal pointing device when external USB pointing device is attached in option This wil...

Page 47: ... or scratched CD Otherwise the CD may break and damage the optical disk drive when the CD rotates at a high speed When you clean a CD or DVD title wipe with a soft cloth from inside to outside Do not eject a CD when the CD operating LED is on The figures used for the description are of a representative model Therefore the figures may differ from the real ones Using a CD that is not in the shape of...

Page 48: ...he tray in until it clicks 3 Push the CD tray inward until it clicks The CD drive status indicator is turned on A CD drive s reading and writing speed may differ depending on the condition and type of the media To eject a CD when the CD drive does not work or the computer is off place the end of a paper clip into the Emergency Hole until the CD tray is ejected External type CD drive To be purchase...

Page 49: ...ou can lose a card when moving the computer keep 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 descript...

Page 50: ...You can only use the card after formatting it The device name of the card drive may differ depending 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 ...

Page 51: ...puter 2 Right click over a card drive with the touchpad and select Format 3 Click Start to the formatting To use a card to exchange data with a digital device such as a digital camera formatting the data using the digital device is recommended When you try to use a card which is formatted in the computer in another digital device you may have to format the card again in the device You cannot forma...

Page 52: ...he 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 RGB Cable HDMI Cable Connecting to the monitor port You can experience a wider screen by connecting the computer to a monitor TV or projector with a monitor port You can give...

Page 53: ...es the selection select a display device LCD CRT LCD CRT Clone LCD CRT Dual View If the screen is not switched even if you press the key combination you have to install the Samsung Control Center program Alternatively to set up dual view Open the Display Settings window in the Control Panel select Monitor 2 and select the Expand to fit to this monitor checkbox to set dual view For more detailed in...

Page 54: ... port connect the computer to the DVI IN port When connecting the computer to a TV switch the external input mode of the TV to HDMI 2 Press the key combination once Then the setting screen appears where you can select the monitor mode Since pressing the key while holding down the key changes the selection select a display device HDMI LCD HDMI Clone LCD HDMI Dual View External Monitor TV is not sup...

Page 55: ... and then clicking the symbol The screen images and terms may differ from actual product depending on the computer model and driver version For Intel graphics cards 1 Right click over the Desktop and select Graphics Properties If a window appears where you can select the mode select Basic Mode and click OK 2 Click Display General Settings select Customize Aspect Ratio in the Scaling field fit the ...

Page 56: ...ernal Display Device For AMD graphics cards 1 Right click on the Desktop and select Catalyst Control Center My Digital Flat Panels Scaling Options Digital Flat Panel 2 Adjust the size to the edges of the TV screen using the resize bar and click Apply ...

Page 57: ...ntrol icon 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 Change the setting to Digital Audio HDMI HDMI Device or Digital Output Device click Set Default and click OK HDMI Output Device may not appear on the playback device list depending on the computer model In this case turn on the TV conne...

Page 58: ... 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 59: ... Mute Windows XP Windows 7 Using the Sound Recorder The procedures to record sound using the Windows Recorder are described below For Windows 7 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 already...

Page 60: ...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 61: ... 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 62: ...r other Windows operating systems are similar 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 Connecting to a Wired LAN through Windows 1 Open the wired LAN port cover and connect the LAN cable to the LAN port 2 For Windows 7 Click Start Control Panel Network and Internet Network...

Page 63: ... click the right button of the touch pad and select Properties The LAN Device name may differ depending on your computer s Network Device 4 For Windows 7 Select Internet Protocol Version 4 TCP IPv4 from the list of Network Components and click Properties Wired Network ...

Page 64: ... network component click Install in the screen shown in the figure above You can add clients services and protocols 5 Configure the IP settings When using DHCP select Obtain an IP address automatically To use a static IP address select Use the following IP address and set the IP address manually When not using DHCP ask your network administrator for the IP address 6 When you have completed the set...

Page 65: ...shoutdown without disabling the WOL Wake on LAN option Connecting a wired LAN while using a wireless LAN may not activate the Wake On LAN function Set the Wireless LAN to Disable to use the Wake On LAN function Wake On LAN feature may not work while 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 Sle...

Page 66: ...nt functions may be provided The descriptions below are for computer models with a Wireless LAN card or device A Wireless LAN device is optional The pictures in this manual may differ from the actual product depending on your wireless LAN device model If the wireless LAN is turned off press the key combination to turn it On What is an Access Point AP An AP is a network device that bridges wired an...

Page 67: ...ws For Windows 7 1 If you click the Network Connections icon in the system tray a list of available APs appears If you select an AP to connect to the Connect button appears AP List 2 Click Connect If a network key is set for the AP enter the network key and then click Connect For the network key please ask your network administrator 3 When Connected to the AP is displayed click the Close button Yo...

Page 68: ...ck 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 Normal Wireless LAN Status If the wireless LAN icon is displayed in the system tray of the Taskbar it indicates that the computer is connect...

Page 69: ... by the wireless LAN icon in the system tray of the Taskbar In this case you have to check the IP address settings Please contact your network administrator and reconfigure the IP address Windows 7 Windows XP Windows XP Windows 7 When APs are found but your computer is not connected to the Internet This is the case when an AP with a weak signal has been set to a high priority Connect to an AP with...

Page 70: ...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 71: ...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 72: ...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 73: ...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 74: ...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 75: ... 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 76: ...ng Control Center Optional 78 BIOS Setup 79 Setting a Boot Password 81 Changing the Boot Priority 84 Upgrading Memory For 11 6 inch models 85 Battery 87 Using the Security Slot For 350U2B Models only 94 Chapter 3 Settings and Upgrade ...

Page 77: ... change up to 8 levels and the brightness increases by 1 level when pressing the key once Maintaining the changed LCD brightness even after 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 1 Click Control Panel Hardware and Sound Power Options 2 Click Change the settings of t...

Page 78: ...er 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 moving ...

Page 79: ...onfigure a function by selecting an item in the System Controller z x Functions General You can configure the Chargeable USB Battery Life Extender silent mode and user account Power Management You can configure the Power Plan high performance power saving Samsung optimal mode the power saving settings and the display settings Wireless Network You can configure whether to use the Bluetooth and Wi F...

Page 80: ...o malfunction or crash take care when configuring the BIOS The functions of the BIOS setup are subject to change for product function enhancement purposes The BIOS Setup menus and items may differ depending on your computer model Entering the BIOS Setup 1 Turn the computer on 2 When the booting screen SAMSUNG logo appears press the F2 key to enter the BIOS Setup 3 After a moment the BIOS setup scr...

Page 81: ...oot 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 t...

Page 82: ...g a Supervisor Password A Supervisor Password is required 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 ...

Page 83: ...ssword on boot item to Enabled Once a boot password is set you have to enter a password to boot up the computer Setting up a Hard Disk Drive Password Optional 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 Password The hard disk drive passw...

Page 84: ... 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 85: ...iver version 1 Select the Boot menu in the BIOS Setup 2 Press Enter on the Boot Device Priority item XXXXXXXX PCDNG G RCF 0WO QEM 6QWEJ2CF QWUG PCDNGF PVGTPCN 0 PCDNGF 2 1241 KUCDNGF 5OCTV CVVGT CNKDTCVKQP 3 Press the down key to move to the SATA HDD item and press the F6 key to move up to the top item Boot Menu Boot Priority Order 1 USB CD N A 2 SATA HDD XXXXXXXXXXXX 3 USB CD N A 4 USB FDD N A 5 ...

Page 86: ...ter shutting the computer down completely Do not replace memory when the computer is in Sleep mode Disconnect main power plug and remove the battery before continuing The images used for the illustration are of a representative model therefore the images may differ from the the actual product Replacing the Memory 1 Remove the screw on the memory compartment cover at the bottom of the computer usin...

Page 87: ...f 30 degrees 3 Insert a new memory module into the memory slot at an angle of approximately 30 degrees aligning it to the angle of the memory slot Memory Slot 4 Push the memory module down so that it is completely fixed If the memory does not fit easily push the memory module down while pulling the memory module latches outward 5 Close the memory compartment cover and fasten the screw ...

Page 88: ...he 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 environment of this manual...

Page 89: ...ers You will be charged for this service Use only chargers specified in the 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 Please refer to the system operation environment of this manual and operate and store the battery at room temperature Before using the computer for the first time make sure to connect the AC adap...

Page 90: ...ck of the computer The battery will then start charging z x For 12 5 inch models An internal battery is embedded Connect the AC adapter to the power input jack of the computer The battery will start charging 2 When charging is complete the Charge LED turns green Status Charge LED Charging Orange Charging complete Green AC adapter not connected Off ...

Page 91: ...n using it over a long time the capacity battery life is shortened If the battery life is reduced to under half of its initial time we recommend purchasing a new battery When not using the battery for a long time store the battery after charging it to 30 40 of its capacity This extends the battery life time Extending the Battery Usage Time Decreasing the LCD Brightness Press the keys on the keyboa...

Page 92: ... modes Samsung Optimized Samsung Optimized This mode is appropriate for normal conditions It maximizes the system performance when the computer is running on AC power while maximizing the battery usage time when the computer is running on battery power For Windows XP Click Samsung Battery Manager Select Power Mode Power saving Effect Maximum Battery Mode This mode is appropriate for the environmen...

Page 93: ...tings the properties in Power Options window will also be changed Extending the Battery Life Optional In the Samsung Control Center program click System Controller General and set the Battery Life Extender to ON or OFF OFF 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 ON This mode m...

Page 94: ...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 PCDNG G RCF 0WO QEM 6QWEJ2CF QWUG PCDNGF PVGTPCN 0 PCDNGF 2 1241 KUCDNGF 5OCTV CVVGT CNKDTCVKQP 4 Highlight Yes in the Battery Calibr...

Page 95: ...re the computer by connecting a lock and cable to the Security Slot To use this feature you have to purchase the lock and cable additionally To use the lock and cable refer to the product manual Tie the lock and cable to a fixed object and install the other end of the cable to the security slot ...

Page 96: ...Chapter 4 Backup Restore Samsung Recovery Solution Optional 96 ...

Page 97: ...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 98: ...can restore the computer to the Initial Status using the Complete Restore function An 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 ...

Page 99: ... 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 100: ...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 101: ...tion 2 Enter a description of the current status of the computer and click Next After connecting a DVD drive or removable storage device you can specify the DVD drive or removable storage device 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 f...

Page 102: ...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 103: ... click Complete Restore 3 Select a Complete 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...

Page 104: ...ed up and then click 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 ...

Page 105: ...n backing up to another drive Proceed to Step 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 Rec...

Page 106: ...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 107: ... 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 108: ...n 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 i...

Page 109: ...hapter 5 Appendix Important Safety Information 109 Replacement Parts and Accessories 111 Regulatory Compliance Statements 113 WEEE Symbol Information 128 Product Specifications 129 Glossary 131 Index 135 ...

Page 110: ...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 111: ... 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 112: ...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 113: ...country 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...

Page 114: ...s which may be embedded into your notebook emit less energy than is allowed in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations manufacturer believes these devices are safe for use Regardless of the power levels care should be taken to minimize human contact during normal operation Some circumstances require restrictions on wireless devices Examples of common restrictions are listed on the nex...

Page 115: ...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 116: ...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 117: ...evices that may be in your system are only qualified for use in the United States of America if an FCC ID number is on 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 Satelli...

Page 118: ...eve it is necessary The telephone company may make changes in its facilities equipment operations or procedures that could affect the operation of the equipment If this happens the telephone company will provide advanced notice in order for you to make necessary modifications to maintain uninterrupted service If trouble is experienced with this equipment Modem for repair or warranty information pl...

Page 119: ...and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power EIRP is not more than that required for successful communication To prevent radio interference to the licensed service this device is intended to be operated indoors and away from windows to provide maximum shielding Equipment or its transmit antenna that is installed outdoors is subject to licensing Pour empecher qu...

Page 120: ...er des interférences avec ce périphérique et ou l endommager The maximum allowed antenna gain for use with this device is 6dBi in order to comply with the E I R P limit for the 5 25 to 5 35 and 5 725 to 5 85 GHz frequency range in point to point operation Le gain d antenne maximum autorisé avec ce périphérique est de 6 dBi afin de respecter la limite de P I R E pour une plage des fréquences de 5 2...

Page 121: ... fenêtres pour fournir une protection maximum Un équipement ou son antenne de transmission qui est installé à l extérieur est sujet à une autorisation Les dispositifs sans fil ne peuvent pas être réparés par l utilisateur Ne les modifiez en aucune façon La modification d un dispositif sans fil annulera votre autorisation à son utilisation Contactez le fabricant pour la réparation Wireless devices ...

Page 122: ...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 123: ...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 124: ... 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 125: ...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 126: ...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 127: ... 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 128: ...DTMF signaling Although this 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 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 ...

Page 129: ...ot 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 disposed of with other household waste at the end of their working life Where marked the ch...

Page 130: ...0 35 C when operating Humidity 5 90 for storage 20 80 when operating AC DC Rating Optional Input 100 240VAC 50 60Hz Output 19VDC 2 1A 19VDC 3 16A PC Rating Optional 19VDC 2 1A 40W 19VDC 3 16A 60W Optional components may not be provided or different components may be provided depending on the computer model The system specifications are subject to change without notice The hard disk drive capacity ...

Page 131: ...emarks 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 132: ... 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 133: ...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 134: ...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 135: ...it 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 The data transmission specifications are one of the interface standards used to connect a computer to peripheral devices These specifications ...

Page 136: ...ess 76 M Monitor Connection Output 51 Multi Card Slot 48 O Overview 25 P Password 81 Product Specifications 129 R Recorder 58 S Safety Precautions 8 Samsung Recovery Solution 96 Scroll 43 Security Slot 94 Shortcut Key 36 SoundAlive 60 Status Indicators 27 Supervisor Password 81 T Touchpad 39 U User Password 82 V Volume Control 58 W Wired Network 61 Wireless Network 65 ...

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