Samsung NP20FP06RU/SEG, NP20FP0SHG/SEG manual Using the Hard Drive, Installing/Reinstalling a HDD

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Using the Hard Drive

Your computer includes a removable IDE (integrated drive electronics) hard drive. The IDE hard drive can store the data and programs your computer uses. The drive plugs into a connector on the system board.

The hard drive that comes with your computer has already been formatted. Do not format the hard drive. Doing so destroys all data contained on the drive. If you need to format a new drive, or want to erase all data on your existing hard drive, refer to the manual for your operating system.

Installing/Reinstalling a HDD

To install a new HDD you should contact a Service Centre, replacement of the HDD is not a user task. You should follow the instructions below before the HDD is replaced.

•Back up data files of your old hard drive.

•For system boot with CD-ROM, under the Boot menu in System setup, set Bootable CD Check to Enabled and set Boot Device Priority is ordered starting from the [DVD/CD-ROM].

When you are ready to install the new HDD use the Recovery CD-ROM to install the device driver.

(Re)Installing Windows and Device Drivers

Use System Recovery CD to (re)install OS and System Software CD to (re)install device drivers. See ”Reinstalling Windows XP” on page 95 and ”Reinstalling Software” on page 93.

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Contents Macrovision Statement Safety Instructions Important Safety InformationSetting Up your System Replacement Parts and Accessories Battery DisposalCare During Use Laser Safety Power Cord RequirementsLaser Safety Note General RequirementsWireless Guidance Regulatory Compliance StatementsPage Unintentional Emitter per FCC Part United States of AmericaIntentional emitter per FCC Part FCC Statement for Wireless LAN use FCC PartRegulatory Compliance Statements Unintentional Emitter per ICES-003 CanadaIntentional Emitter per RSS Regulatory Compliance Statements European Union European DirectivesRegulatory Compliance Statements Japan Wireless DevicesVcci Statement Prior to setting up your device Using Your Documentation Manual Documentation ConventionsInformation Icons Keyboard ConventionsSoftware User Documentation CD-ROM Device Naming ConventionTouchpad Conventions Windows ConventionsIntroducing Your Computer Where Everything IsFront Buttons and LEDs Right Side Left Side Back SideBottom Using Your Computer for the First Time To turn on the computer’s power for the first timeTurning On the Computer Initial Computer StartupPower Off Power Button FunctionsTurning Off Your Computer To turn off the computer, complete the following stepsTips for Using Your Computer Travelling with Your Computer Air TravelLocking your Computer If you are travelling by air, follow these tipsHandling Spills Storing the Computer for Long PeriodsUsing the Keyboard Using the Numeric Keypad Using Special Function Keys Fn Key Key Function Combinations NameHot Keys Default settings for these buttons areTo reprogram the hot keys, follow the steps below Using the Touchpad Action Process and Comment PS/2 Mouse Menu ActionTo move a window on the desktop, complete the following Drag MoveArea or Multiple item selection System Top Reading the System Status LightsSystem Bottom Connecting to the Internet Connecting to the Internet Using a ModemPrecautions Before Use Using the Modem on a PBX systemCountry Selection DOS supportConfiguring Network Environment Settings for Wired LAN Cable ConnectionIf you use a simple terminal program i.e. hyper terminal Modem NotesConfiguring Network Environment Using Both Dhcp and Static IP Simultaneously Access Point Configuring Network Environment Settings for Wireless LANWhat is an Access Point AP? Connecting to an Access Point AP To turn wireless function on/offSetting up a computer-to-computer network Connecting to computer-to-computer networks peer-to-peer orChecking the connection status Click Advanced On the Wireless Network tab, click Advanced Wireless Networks tab, click AddPage Connecting to the configured computer Checking the connection status Using Networks in Other Operating Systems Installing the wireless client administrator programSetting up the network Click Actions Add/Edit Configuration ProfilePage Using Network Services Sharing files or foldersConfiguring Sharing Sharing Printers Using Shared Files or FoldersIf your computer is a member of another workgroup Adding and Using a Shared Printer Configuring Printer SharingClick Add a printer Connecting to the Internet Configuring Internet Sharing Sharing an Internet ConnectionChecking the Shared Internet Connection Using the Flex-Bay Swapping a Flex-Bay Device Power On Swapping a Flex-Bay Device Power OffTo remove a device with the power off proceed as follows To swap a device with the power on proceed as follows Start the Softex Bay Manager UtilityUsing the Floppy Disk Drive Option Using the Disk DrivesUsing the CD-ROM Drive Option CD Precautions CD-ROM Drive WarningsUsing the Memory Stick Factory Option Inserting the Memory StickTo insert the memory stick proceed as follows Memory Stick SupportUsing the Memory Stick To see the contents of the memory stickRemoving the Memory Stick To use the Memory Stick proceed as followsMaintaining PC Cards Working with PC CardsTo maintain your PC Cards, follow these guidelines To insert a PC card into a slot Using PC CardsTo remove a PC card from your computer Multi Media Functions/Equipment Media PlayerPlaying a Audio/Multimedia CD Removing the Audio/Multimedia CDMP3/CD Player Factory Option Button OperationUsing the MP3/CD Player Play an Audio CDPause/Resume an Audio CD Stop an Audio CDSetting Up Your Home Theater Dolby Digital & Home Theater System S/PDIF PortUsing the S/PDIF Connection After making all connections, ensure you enable S/PDIFEnabling S/PDIF on the DVD Program Volume Control Using the KeyboardUsing the Volume Control Icon Movie MakerCharging the Battery Using the BatteryFollow these rules for charging your battery Page Installing the Battery To install the battery packMonitoring the Battery Charge Power MeterBattery Gauge Battery LevelBattery Warnings Battery CalibrationYou should Calibration NotesStarting System Setup Using System SetupBios Caution Navigation Key Function Boot Device Priority field enables Changing Booting PriorityPress Enter on Boot Options Configuring the Password Setting the Supervisor PasswordSetting the User Password On the Set Supervisor Password item, press EnterActivating the Booting Password Deactivating the PasswordUsing Power Management Options Basic Power Management SchemesStandby vs. Hibernation Changing DevicesHibernate Mode Power Management or Manual Method Frequent Interruptions If You Reinstall WindowsRest Key Advanced Power Management Schemes Installing/Reinstalling a HDD Using the Hard DriveReInstalling Windows and Device Drivers Resolution and Colour Depth Video Features and ConfigurationAdjusting the LCD Brightness Configuring Display Features Changing Colour Depth and ResolutionUsing Powerplay Display Resolution NotesUsing External Display Devices Switching Display Devices Using the Shortcut KeyUsing Dual View to View Extended Screen Deactivating Dual View Mode To move a window between display devices in Dual View modeUsing Options Before You Install Memory Memory ModulesTo install a memory module Installing a Memory ModuleMemory Module Precautions Page System Setup Windows SetupFIR Fast Infrared Connection FIR Technology LimitationTroubleshooting Windows Related Questions and AnswersDisplay Related Q3 How to remove graphics driver? Telecommunications RelatedQ5 In the following cases, the screen displays noise Q1 I cannot hear the modem soundUsing an AT command Q2 I cannot make a call using an extension lineConfiguring the Modem through the Control Panel Q3 How do I use my modem when dialing from overseas? Wireless Network Wlan Connection Problem Q2 How to display DVD play image on both LCD and CRT?Game and Program Related Q3 Fn+F4/ CRT/LCD Key combination does not workQ3 I cannot share an Internet connection Q4 I cannot connect to the AP wireless network Page Installing drivers Reinstalling SoftwareRunning the system software CD Installing programs Reinstalling Windows XP Reinstalling WindowsWhat is partition configuration? What is Format?Press any key to boot from CD If You Cannot Run WindowsSpecifications CPUWireless LAN Specification Radio SpecificationsRegulatory Notice for Channel Use in France Abbreviations Pcmcia Glossary DMA direct memory access CardBusCmos memory COM portHard drive AddressIRQ interrupt request line LCD liquid-crystal displayRAM random access memory ResolutionPC Card PC slotTFT thin film transistor LCD Shadow RAMZoomed video
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