Understanding the Start Menu | Samsung M55 guide

Understanding the Start Menu

The Start Menu includes everything that is required to start Windows.

From the Start Menu it is possible to run a program, open a file, assign system users with the Control Panel, receive support by clicking Help and Support, and search desired items from computer or Internet by clicking Search.

Fixed Items

Internet Browser

Electronic Mail Program

List of Programs Last Used

The program item and location may be changed.

Click This Button

to View the Start Menu

This Folder Stores Personal Documents

My Computer

Control Panel

Help and Support

Includes All Programs

		Displays the contents of the hard disk, the CD-ROM
	My Computer	drive, the network drive, and floppy disks. It can
		also be used to search and open files and folders.

	Control Panel	Enables users to configure settings on the
		computer.

	Help and Support	Provides on-line help, information on Windows
	Help and Support	and troubleshooting.
		and troubleshooting.

	Search	Enables users to search for information in files
	Search	or the Internet.
		or the Internet.

	Run	Runs programs or documents.

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Contents

M55 Contents Connecting to the Internet System ManagementCustomizing your computer Recovering the Computer Using Magic DoctorSystem Specifications Appendix Getting Started Introducing The Computer Front View Right View Left View Rear View Bottom View Turning the Computer On and Off Turning OnTurning Off Select Turn Off Computer Click Start Log Off Click Switch User Creating and Changing User AccountsRegistering a new user Changing users Touchpad Click Select FunctionDouble-click Run Function Using the Touchpad Scroll Function Drag Move / SelectDrag and drop a part to the required place This button is held down Using the Keyboard Key ComBinations Name Function Key Function Key Status Indicators Icon Name Description Adjusting LCD Brightness To adjust using keyboardAdjusting the brightness using the Battery Manager There are 8 levels of LCD brightness 1Dimmest~8Brightest Adjusting the Volume Adjusting the Volume using the Volume Control ButtonUsing the Volume Control Program Adjust the volume by using the Volume Control Button Using the Remote Control Optional Installing BatteryRemote Control Buttons Remote Control Operating Range Proper Seating Posture During Computer Use Seating Posture 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 Help and Support Center Click Start Help and Support Click Start All Programs Accessories WordPad Document OperationsCreating a New Document Saving a Document Opening a Document Printing a Document Using The Computer Using the CD-ROM Drive Push the CD tray in gently. The CD will run automatically Using the Windows Media Player Help Windows Media Player Help To Play an Audio CD To Play a Video CD To Write Data in CD To Burn an Audio CD Enjoying Home Theater Connect 5.1 channel speaker system to your computer Enable S/PDIF on the DVD program Setting the Sound to Digital Sound Output on the Computer Using the Multi Card Slot Restrictions on Using Memory CardsTo insert and use a memory card Insert a memory card into the Multi Card Slot To remove a memory card To format a memory card Using the PC Card Slot Using EasyBox Learn about EasyBoxDouble-click the EasyBox icon on the desktop Or select Start All Programs Samsung EasyBox EasyBox Using EasyBox Configuring FirewallClick Start All Programs Samsung EasyBox EasyBox Using Samsung Update Plus To Update Samsung Software and Drivers Automatic update items display Using AVStation premium Start and Screen Layout Music Station Launch AVStation premium and click Music on the Station Bar 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 Setting an Image as the Background Viewing an Image not registered to the LibraryViewing an Image in Full Screen or through a SlideShow Watching a SlideShow while Listening to Music Editing an Image Adding Images to the Library Movie Station Playing a DVD Playing a MovieVideo File Playing a Video File not Registered to the LibraryPlaying a Video File in Full Screen Double-click on the current playback screen Adding Videos to the Library Using AVStation now / AVStation premium Viewer Start / Exit AVStation now Start / Exit AVStation premium ViewerStarting Exiting 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 Connecting to the Internet Option 4 Connecting using a wireless LAN Connecting to the Internet Using a Modem For more account information, please contact your ISP Connect the network LAN cable to the LAN port of the system Click Start Control Panel Install button Using Both Dhcp and Static IP Simultaneously Access Point Computer-to-computer ad hocThis is also called a peer-to-peer network Connecting to an Access Point AP Network Connection icon on 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 Wireless Network Setup Using the Wireless LAN Setup Program Done window appears, click OK Using Samsung Network Manager Using the NetworkYou can easily share Internet Access Setting Up a Network When the Printer Setting window appears, click Finish Setting up the IP AddressSelect Internet direct connection and click the Next button Available AP Connect Sharing Internet Access Using the network after moving location Setting Up a Sharing Server To Share Internet Access through a Wireless LAN Setting Up the Sharing Client Client Network Status Diagnosis Using Network Services Configuring Network Environment SettingsSharing files or folders Configuring Sharing Select ‘Just enable file sharing’, and click OK Using Shared Files or Folders Click Other Places Microsoft Windows Network Configuring Printer Sharing Sharing Printers Adding and Using a Shared Printer 26Manual Using Bluetooth Devices Optional Bluetooth Functions Bluetooth Software Setup Click the Next button to start setting up Connecting to the Internet Using Bluetooth Bluetooth Help Exchanging Files between Bluetooth computers Page Connecting Keyboard, Mouse, Joystick and Headset devices Stopping a Bluetooth device Use Instructions System Management Managing Power Specifying Power Save Time Using the Power button You can configure the function of the power button Using the Battery Ejecting and Attaching Battery Monitoring the Battery Charge Using the shortcut key to viewTo view on the battery To view through the Control Panel Extending the battery use time Using the Battery ManagerDecreasing the LCD Brightness Use Battery Calibration Select the Start Control Panel Performance and MaintenanceWhen Running a Game or Multimedia Application Turning Off Unnecessary Devices Turning off Upgrading Memory System Management Using the Security Lock Traveling with the Computer 12Manual Customizing your computer Using System Setup To enter System Setup System Setup Menus System Setup Navigation KeysMenu Items Description Configuring the Password Setting the Supervisor Password Setting the User Password Activating the Booting PasswordDeactivating the Password Changing Booting Priority Configuring Resolution and Color Depth When you have completed configuration, click Apply 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 Recovering Computer When the computer is not operating properly 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 Reinstalling Software Running the system software media Installing drivers and programs Re-Installing Windows When using a partitioned hard disk drive 8Manual When Start Microsoft Windows appears, click the Next button If the System Software Media consists of 2 CDs Windows Related Q1The system does not shutdown properlyQ2The system freezes during program operation Display Related Q1 The LCD screen is too dark or too bright 12Manual Q1 How to install and uninstall the sound driver Sound Related Have updated the Hotfix from the Microsoft web site Q2 I cannot make a call using an extension line Using an AT commandModem Related Q1 I cannot hear the modem sound Q3 How do I use my modem when dialing from overseas? Dialing Rules tab, click Edit Wired LAN Related Q1 Wake On LAN Function 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 Change the setting of Power Schemes to Always On Game/Program RelatedQ3 Running speed of a game is too slow or fast Q5 The game screen is displayed small Q7 The picture is not displayed properly for some games Q8 Game play is not displayed smoothly on the screen Security Center Recovering the Computer Other Q1 4GB memory capacity is not properly recognized by Windows Appendix System Specifications Specification Comment Wireless LAN Specifications Optional RF SpecificationsSpecifications Copyright Registered Trademarks Safety Instructions Instructions for SetupSet up the system on a stable work surface Use standard power voltage 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 Customer Service Center Web Site