Shadow RAM, TFT thin film transistor LCD | Samsung NM30MH04N4/SUK

Shadow RAM

A write-protected area of RAM that contains a copy of the BIOS. As the computer boots, the BIOS is copied from its permanent location in ROM to RAM. The BIOS can be executed much faster in RAM than in ROM. The BIOS remains in shadow RAM until you turn off the computer.

TFT (thin film transistor) LCD

A TFT LCD uses a separate transistor circuit to control each pixel. This technology provides the best resolution for an LCD screen. A TFT LCD is also sometimes called an active matrix LCD.

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Samsung NM30MH04N4/SUK, NM30MH0B16/SES manual Shadow RAM, TFT thin film transistor LCD

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Macrovision Statement Setting Up your System Important Safety InformationSafety Instructions Care During Use Battery DisposalReplacement Parts and Accessories Laser Safety Note Laser SafetyPower Cord Requirements General Requirements Wireless Guidance Regulatory Compliance StatementsPage Intentional emitter per FCC Part United States of AmericaUnintentional Emitter per FCC Part FCC Statement for Wireless LAN use FCC Part Regulatory Compliance Statements Intentional Emitter per RSS CanadaUnintentional Emitter per ICES-003 Regulatory Compliance Statements European Union European Directives Regulatory Compliance Statements Information Icons Using Your DocumentationManual Documentation Conventions Keyboard Conventions Touchpad Conventions Software User DocumentationCD-ROM Device Naming Convention Windows Conventions Front View Getting StartedIntroducing Your Computer About fingerprint sensor Right View Left View Back View Bottom View To turn off the computer Turning the Computer On and OffTo turn on the computer Click Turn Off Computer Getting Started Using the Keyboard Using the Numeric Keypad Remaining Battery Charge Level % Using Special Function KeysPower Supply Status Fn Key Key Name Key Function Combinations Esc F12/Scroll F10F11/Num Lock Using the Touchpad Right-Click MoveClick Drag Scroll Internet Button Changing the Hot Key SettingHot Keys User Button Power Reading the Status IndicatorsHDD Access Battery Maintenance Instructions Adjusting LCD BrightnessTo save the battery charge Bad pixels in the LCD To adjust using keyboard Adjusting the VolumeTo adjust using the volume dial To adjust using volume control program Getting Started Introducing Windows Understanding the Desktop Understanding the Start Menu Understanding a Window Click Start My Computer Click Start Help and Support Help and Support CenterWindows XP Tour To insert a CD Using the ComputerUsing the CD Drive Emergency Eject Hole To clean a CD or DVD titleTo eject a CD To play a DVD To use the Windows Media Player To play a video CD To write data on a CD Option Click Write these files to CD To write data to a DVD For more information on writing CDsFor more information on creating an audio CD Using the Audio Buttons Playing Music What is a home theater system? Enjoying Home Theater S/PDIF Port Configuring the digital sound output on the computer Connect 5.1 channel speaker system to your computer Enable S/PDIF in the DVD program Using the Floppy Disk Drive Optional To remove a Pcmcia card Using the Pcmcia Card SlotTo insert a Pcmcia card To insert and use a memory card Using the Memory Card SlotRestriction in Using Memory Stick To protect the data in the memory card To remove a memory cardTo format a memory card Using the Computer Before Start Connecting to the InternetConnecting with a Modem Connecting Through a Wired LAN Click Start Control Panel To use both Dhcp and static IP simultaneously To use DhcpTo use a static IP To turn off the Wireless LAN Connecting Through a Wireless LAN OptionAccess Point What is an Access Point AP? Connecting to an Access Point AP Connecting to computer-to-computer networks peer-to-peer or Checking the connection status Wireless Networks tab, click Add Setting up a computer-to-computer networkClick Advanced On the Wireless Network tab, click Advanced Connecting to the Internet Connecting to the configured computer Checking the connection status Configuring the wireless network Using Wireless Networks in Other Operating SystemsInstalling the Client Manager program Click Add/Edit Configuration Profile from the Actions menu Connecting to the Internet Using Network Services Sharing files or folders Configuring Sharing If your computer is a member of another workgroup Using Shared Files or FoldersSharing Printers Click Add a printer Configuring Printer SharingAdding and Using a Shared Printer Page Configuring Internet Sharing Sharing an Internet Connection Checking the Shared Internet Connection Using Bluetooth Optional Installing the Bluetooth Software Connecting with Other Devices Connecting Approving a Transmission Always allow data transmissions Connecting with a HIDTransferring Files and Folders What is Synchronization? Connecting a keyboard RestrictionWhat is PIMS? Synchronizing Personal Information PIM Synchronization Find Devices Customizing Your Computer Using System SetupBios Caution Starting System Setup Changing Booting Priority Setting the User Password Configuring the PasswordSetting the Supervisor Password On the Set Supervisor Password item, press Enter Deactivating the Password Activating the Booting PasswordActivating the Hard Disk Drive Password Configuring Resolution and Colour Depth When you have completed configuration, click Apply Configuring the Display Properties Using External Display DevicesSwitching Display Devices Using the Shortcut Key Using Dual View to View Extended Screen Primary Deactivating Dual View Mode To move a window between display devices in Dual View mode System Management Using Power Management OptionsBasic Power Management Schemes Standby vs. Hibernation Hibernate Mode Power Management or Manual Method Rest Key If You Reinstall WindowsFrequent Interruptions Advanced Power Management Schemes Using the Battery Ejecting and Attaching Battery To monitor on the battery Monitoring the Battery ChargeTo monitor using a shortcut key To monitor in control panel Battery Warning Battery CalibrationUsing the battery Calibration Notes Using the Multi-Bay Using the Auxiliary Hard Disk Optional Page Formatting the Hard Disk Drive What is Format?When adding an initial state hard disk Using the Security Lock Port Tips for Using Your Computer Air Travel Travelling with Your ComputerHandling Spills If you are travelling by air, follow these tips Storing the Computer for Long Periods Troubleshooting System Recovery Precaution Questions and AnswersQ1 What is Hyper Threading Technology? CPU Related Q2 The system freezes during program operation Windows RelatedQ1 The system does not shutdown properly Q1 The LCD screen is blank Q5 To uninstall the graphics driverDisplay Related Q9 When I use span mode to set extended desktop in Windows Q8 Fn+F4/ keys do not work Q1 I cannot hear the modem sound Q2 I cannot make a call using an extension lineModem Related Q3 How do I use my modem when dialing from overseas? Using an AT commandConfiguring the Modem through the Control Panel Troubleshooting Wired LAN Related Q1 Wake On LAN function Wireless LAN Related Q3 I cannot share an Internet connection Troubleshooting Page Troubleshooting Games and Programs Related Q6 The running speed of a game is too slow or fast Q10 When I play MDK2 game, the game is loaded slowly Creating a Restore Point Restoring the System Returning your computer to an earlier restore point Undoing the last restoration Running the system software CD Reinstalling SoftwareInstalling drivers Installing programs Reinstalling Windows XP Reinstalling Windows What is partition configuration? Press any key to boot from CD If You Cannot Run Windows Specifications System Specification Wireless LAN Specification Optional Product Specification Radio Specifications Regulatory Notice for Channel Use in France Abbreviations Pcmcia Glossary Cmos memory DMA direct memory accessCardBus COM port IRQ interrupt request line Hard driveAddress LCD liquid-crystal display PC Card RAM random access memoryResolution PC slot Shadow RAM TFT thin film transistor LCD Locations of Programs folder and Control Panel Using WindowsRegistering Windows Introducing Windows To Playback Audio or Video CD