Traveling with the Computer | Samsung M55 instruction

Traveling with the Computer

-When traveling, keep the system and the AC adapter disconnected. Otherwise, it may affect the functions of the system.

-Make sure that the system is not pressed by a book or heavy objects. The LCD may get damaged.

-When traveling by plane, use a bag designed for notebook PCs and hand-carry the computer.

-Allow the computer and disks to pass through security X-rays but do not pass the computer and disks through metal detectors.

-Do not use the computer during take off and landing.

-Make sure the eject button of PCMCIA card slot is locked.

-Please follow the instruction of the corresponding facilities regarding the use of wireless devices (wireless LAN, Bluetooth , etc.) when in a wireless communica- tion restricted area (e.g. airplane, hospital , etc.).

Chapter 5. System Management 5-11

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Samsung M55 manual Traveling with the Computer

Contents

M55 Contents Connecting to the Internet System ManagementCustomizing your computer Appendix Recovering the ComputerUsing Magic Doctor System Specifications Getting Started Front View Introducing The Computer Left View Right View Bottom View Rear View Select Turn Off Computer Turning the Computer On and OffTurning On Turning Off Changing users Click Start Log Off Click Switch UserCreating and Changing User Accounts Registering a new user Touchpad Click Select FunctionDouble-click Run Function This button is held down Using the Touchpad Scroll FunctionDrag Move / Select Drag and drop a part to the required place Function Using the KeyboardKey Com Binations Name Key Key Function Icon Name Description Status Indicators There are 8 levels of LCD brightness 1Dimmest~8Brightest Adjusting LCD BrightnessTo adjust using keyboard Adjusting the brightness using the Battery Manager Adjust the volume by using the Volume Control Button Adjusting the VolumeAdjusting the Volume using the Volume Control Button Using the Volume Control Program Remote Control Operating Range Using the Remote Control OptionalInstalling Battery Remote Control Buttons Seating Posture Proper Seating Posture During Computer Use 16Manual Introducing Windows Windows XP Basics Windows XP TourTour of the elementary functions provided by Windows XP Understanding the Desktop Understanding the Start Menu Understanding a Window Click Start My ComputerTo view the entire structure of the drive Click Start Help and Support Help and Support Center Saving a Document Click Start All Programs Accessories WordPadDocument Operations Creating a New Document Printing a Document Opening a Document Using The Computer Push the CD tray in gently. The CD will run automatically Using the CD-ROM Drive Help Windows Media Player Help Using the Windows Media Player To Play a Video CD To Play an Audio CD To Write Data in CD To Burn an Audio CD Connect 5.1 channel speaker system to your computer Enjoying Home Theater Setting the Sound to Digital Sound Output on the Computer Enable S/PDIF on the DVD program Insert a memory card into the Multi Card Slot Using the Multi Card SlotRestrictions on Using Memory Cards To insert and use a memory card To format a memory card To remove a memory card Using the PC Card Slot Or select Start All Programs Samsung EasyBox EasyBox Using EasyBoxLearn about EasyBox Double-click the EasyBox icon on the desktop Using EasyBox Configuring FirewallClick Start All Programs Samsung EasyBox EasyBox To Update Samsung Software and Drivers Using Samsung Update Plus Automatic update items display Start and Screen Layout Using AVStation premium Launch AVStation premium and click Music on the Station Bar Music Station Playing an Audio CD Playing a Music File Adding Music Files to the Library Photo Station Viewing an ImageLaunch AVStation premium and click Photo on the Station Bar Watching a SlideShow while Listening to Music Setting an Image as the BackgroundViewing an Image not registered to the Library Viewing an Image in Full Screen or through a SlideShow Editing an Image Adding Images to the Library Movie Station Playing a DVD Double-click on the current playback screen Playing a MovieVideo FilePlaying a Video File not Registered to the Library Playing a Video File in Full Screen Adding Videos to the Library Using AVStation now / AVStation premium Viewer Exiting Start / Exit AVStation nowStart / Exit AVStation premium Viewer Starting Screen Layout Using the Remote Control My Computer Playing an Audio CD Selected image is zoomed in on Playing a Movie File Playing a DVD 38Manual Connecting to Internet Option 4 Connecting using a wireless LAN Connecting to the Internet For more account information, please contact your ISP Connecting to the Internet Using a Modem Click Start Control Panel Connect the network LAN cable to the LAN port of the system Install button Using Both Dhcp and Static IP Simultaneously Access Point Computer-to-computer ad hocThis is also called a peer-to-peer network Network Connection icon on Connecting to an Access Point AP Connecting to computer-to-computer networks Setting up a computer-to-computer networkClick Change the order of Preferred Networks On the Wireless Networks tab, click Advanced Connecting to the Internet Connecting to the configured computer Done window appears, click OK Wireless Network Setup Using the Wireless LAN Setup Program Setting Up a Network Using Samsung Network ManagerUsing the Network You can easily share Internet Access When the Printer Setting window appears, click Finish Setting up the IP AddressSelect Internet direct connection and click the Next button Available AP Connect Using the network after moving location Sharing Internet Access To Share Internet Access through a Wireless LAN Setting Up a Sharing Server Client Setting Up the Sharing Client Network Status Diagnosis Using Network Services Configuring Network Environment SettingsSharing files or folders Select ‘Just enable file sharing’, and click OK Configuring Sharing Click Other Places Microsoft Windows Network Using Shared Files or Folders Sharing Printers Configuring Printer Sharing Adding and Using a Shared Printer 26Manual Bluetooth Functions Using Bluetooth Devices Optional Click the Next button to start setting up Bluetooth Software Setup Connecting to the Internet Bluetooth Help Using Bluetooth Exchanging Files between Bluetooth computers Page Connecting Keyboard, Mouse, Joystick and Headset devices Use Instructions Stopping a Bluetooth device System Management Specifying Power Save Time Managing Power You can configure the function of the power button Using the Power button Ejecting and Attaching Battery Using the Battery To view through the Control Panel Monitoring the Battery ChargeUsing the shortcut key to view To view on the battery Extending the battery use time Using the Battery ManagerDecreasing the LCD Brightness Turning Off Unnecessary Devices Turning off Use Battery CalibrationSelect the Start Control Panel Performance and Maintenance When Running a Game or Multimedia Application Upgrading Memory System Management Using the Security Lock Traveling with the Computer 12Manual Customizing your computer To enter System Setup Using System Setup System Setup Menus System Setup Navigation KeysMenu Items Description Setting the Supervisor Password Configuring the Password Setting the User Password Activating the Booting PasswordDeactivating the Password Changing Booting Priority When you have completed configuration, click Apply Configuring Resolution and Color Depth Using External Display Devices Switching Display Devices Using the Shortcut KeyConnecting to a TV Using Dual View to View an Extended Screen Deactivating Dual View Mode Checking for Viruses Select Start All Programs Norton AntiVirus Norton AntiVirusClick Scan Virus, select drive to inspect, and click Scan 12Manual When the computer is not operating properly Recovering Computer Using Magic Doctor Creating a Restore Point Select ‘Create a restore point’, and than click NextRestoring the System Returning your computer to an earlier restore point Procedures to undo a restoration are described belowUndoing the last restoration Running the system software media Reinstalling Software Installing drivers and programs When using a partitioned hard disk drive Re-Installing Windows 8Manual If the System Software Media consists of 2 CDs When Start Microsoft Windows appears, click the Next button Windows Related Q1The system does not shutdown properlyQ2The system freezes during program operation Q1 The LCD screen is too dark or too bright Display Related 12Manual Sound Related Q1 How to install and uninstall the sound driver Have updated the Hotfix from the Microsoft web site Q1 I cannot hear the modem sound Q2 I cannot make a call using an extension lineUsing an AT command Modem Related Dialing Rules tab, click Edit Q3 How do I use my modem when dialing from overseas? Q1 Wake On LAN Function Wired LAN Related Wireless LAN Related Q4 I cannot connect to the AP Check the Computer Settings Check the AP SettingsQ3 I cannot share an Internet connection A6 Check the network key settings encryption key Recovering the Computer 22Manual Recovering the Computer Q5 The game screen is displayed small Change the setting of Power Schemes to Always OnGame/Program Related Q3 Running speed of a game is too slow or fast Q8 Game play is not displayed smoothly on the screen Q7 The picture is not displayed properly for some games Security Center Recovering the Computer Q1 4GB memory capacity is not properly recognized by Windows Other Appendix Specification Comment System Specifications Wireless LAN Specifications Optional RF SpecificationsSpecifications Registered Trademarks Copyright Use standard power voltage Safety InstructionsInstructions for Setup Set up the system on a stable work surface Cases when the hard disk and data may be damaged Instructions for careful handlingThere is a danger of electric shocks Use authorized service centers as the system may be damaged Samsung Notebook Computer Global Warranty Web Site Customer Service Center