Getting Started | Samsung M55 manual

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Getting Started

This chapter provides basic information for using this computer. System overview and methods for general use are provided.

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Samsung M55 manual Getting Started

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M55 Contents Customizing your computer Connecting to the InternetSystem Management Using Magic Doctor Recovering the ComputerSystem Specifications Appendix Getting Started Front View Introducing The Computer Left View Right View Bottom View Rear View Turning On Turning the Computer On and OffTurning Off Select Turn Off Computer Creating and Changing User Accounts Click Start Log Off Click Switch UserRegistering a new user Changing users Double-click Run Function TouchpadClick Select Function Drag Move / Select Using the Touchpad Scroll FunctionDrag and drop a part to the required place This button is held down Key Com Using the KeyboardBinations Name Function Key Key Function Icon Name Description Status Indicators To adjust using keyboard Adjusting LCD BrightnessAdjusting the brightness using the Battery Manager There are 8 levels of LCD brightness 1Dimmest~8Brightest Adjusting the Volume using the Volume Control Button Adjusting the VolumeUsing the Volume Control Program Adjust the volume by using the Volume Control Button Installing Battery Using the Remote Control OptionalRemote Control Buttons Remote Control Operating Range Seating Posture Proper Seating Posture During Computer Use 16Manual Introducing Windows Tour of the elementary functions provided by Windows XP Windows XP BasicsWindows XP Tour Understanding the Desktop Understanding the Start Menu To view the entire structure of the drive Understanding a WindowClick Start My Computer Click Start Help and Support Help and Support Center Document Operations Click Start All Programs Accessories WordPadCreating a New Document Saving a 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 Restrictions on Using Memory Cards Using the Multi Card SlotTo insert and use a memory card Insert a memory card into the Multi Card Slot To format a memory card To remove a memory card Using the PC Card Slot Learn about EasyBox Using EasyBoxDouble-click the EasyBox icon on the desktop Or select Start All Programs Samsung EasyBox EasyBox Click Start All Programs Samsung EasyBox EasyBox Using EasyBoxConfiguring Firewall 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 Launch AVStation premium and click Photo on the Station Bar Photo StationViewing an Image Viewing an Image not registered to the Library Setting an Image as the BackgroundViewing 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 Video File not Registered to the Library Playing a MovieVideo FilePlaying 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 premium Viewer Start / Exit AVStation nowStarting 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 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 This is also called a peer-to-peer network Access PointComputer-to-computer ad hoc Network Connection icon on Connecting to an Access Point AP Click Change the order of Preferred Networks Connecting to computer-to-computer networksSetting up a computer-to-computer network 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 Using the Network Using Samsung Network ManagerYou can easily share Internet Access Setting Up a Network Select Internet direct connection and click the Next button When the Printer Setting window appears, click FinishSetting up the IP Address 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 Sharing files or folders Using Network ServicesConfiguring Network Environment Settings 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 Using the shortcut key to view Monitoring the Battery ChargeTo view on the battery To view through the Control Panel Decreasing the LCD Brightness Extending the battery use timeUsing the Battery Manager Select the Start Control Panel Performance and Maintenance Use Battery CalibrationWhen 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 To enter System Setup Using System Setup Menu Items Description System Setup MenusSystem Setup Navigation Keys Setting the Supervisor Password Configuring the Password Deactivating the Password Setting the User PasswordActivating the Booting Password Changing Booting Priority When you have completed configuration, click Apply Configuring Resolution and Color Depth Connecting to a TV Using External Display DevicesSwitching Display Devices Using the Shortcut Key Using Dual View to View an Extended Screen Deactivating Dual View Mode Click Scan Virus, select drive to inspect, and click Scan Checking for VirusesSelect Start All Programs Norton AntiVirus Norton AntiVirus 12Manual When the computer is not operating properly Recovering Computer Using Magic Doctor Restoring the System Creating a Restore PointSelect ‘Create a restore point’, and than click Next Undoing the last restoration Returning your computer to an earlier restore pointProcedures to undo a restoration are described below 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 Q2The system freezes during program operation Windows RelatedQ1The system does not shutdown properly 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 Using an AT command Q2 I cannot make a call using an extension lineModem Related Q1 I cannot hear the modem sound 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 Q3 I cannot share an Internet connection Q4 I cannot connect to the AP Check the Computer SettingsCheck the AP Settings A6 Check the network key settings encryption key Recovering the Computer 22Manual Recovering the Computer Game/Program Related Change the setting of Power Schemes to Always OnQ3 Running speed of a game is too slow or fast Q5 The game screen is displayed small 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 Specifications Wireless LAN Specifications OptionalRF Specifications Registered Trademarks Copyright Instructions for Setup Safety InstructionsSet up the system on a stable work surface Use standard power voltage There is a danger of electric shocks Cases when the hard disk and data may be damagedInstructions for careful handling Use authorized service centers as the system may be damaged Samsung Notebook Computer Global Warranty Web Site Customer Service Center