Understanding the Start Menu | Samsung NM30MH04N4/SUK 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 Control Panel, receive support by clicking Help and Support, and search desired items from the computer or Internet by clicking Search.

Frequently used programs

All Programs

Start Button

My Computer

Control Panel

Help and Support

My Computer	Displays the contents of the hard disk, the CD-ROM 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	Provides on-line help, information on Windows and troubleshooting.
Support

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

Run	Run programs or documents.

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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 Note Laser SafetyPower Cord Requirements General Requirements Wireless Guidance Regulatory Compliance StatementsPage Unintentional Emitter per FCC Part United States of AmericaIntentional emitter per FCC Part FCC Statement for Wireless LAN use FCC Part Regulatory Compliance Statements Unintentional Emitter per ICES-003 CanadaIntentional Emitter per RSS 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 F11/Num Lock F10F12/Scroll 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 Windows XP Tour Help and Support CenterClick Start Help and Support Using the CD Drive Using the ComputerTo insert a CD 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 For more information on creating an audio CD For more information on writing CDsTo write data to a DVD 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 insert a Pcmcia card Using the Pcmcia Card SlotTo remove a Pcmcia card Restriction in Using Memory Stick Using the Memory Card SlotTo insert and use a memory card To format a memory card To remove a memory cardTo protect the data in the memory card Using the Computer Connecting with a Modem Connecting to the InternetBefore Start Connecting Through a Wired LAN Click Start Control Panel To use a static IP To use DhcpTo use both Dhcp and static IP simultaneously 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 Click Advanced On the Wireless Network tab, click Advanced Setting up a computer-to-computer networkWireless Networks tab, click Add 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 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 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 Transferring Files and Folders Connecting with a HIDAlways allow data transmissions What is Synchronization? Connecting a keyboard RestrictionWhat is PIMS? Synchronizing Personal Information PIM Synchronization Find Devices Bios Caution Using System SetupCustomizing Your Computer Starting System Setup Changing Booting Priority Setting the User Password Configuring the PasswordSetting the Supervisor Password On the Set Supervisor Password item, press Enter Activating the Hard Disk Drive Password Activating the Booting PasswordDeactivating the Password Configuring Resolution and Colour Depth When you have completed configuration, click Apply Switching Display Devices Using the Shortcut Key Using External Display DevicesConfiguring the Display Properties 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 Frequent Interruptions If You Reinstall WindowsRest Key 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 When adding an initial state hard disk What is Format?Formatting the Hard Disk Drive 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 Q1 The system does not shutdown properly Windows RelatedQ2 The system freezes during program operation Display Related Q5 To uninstall the graphics driverQ1 The LCD screen is blank Q9 When I use span mode to set extended desktop in Windows Q8 Fn+F4/ keys do not work Modem Related Q2 I cannot make a call using an extension lineQ1 I cannot hear the modem sound Configuring the Modem through the Control Panel Using an AT commandQ3 How do I use my modem when dialing from overseas? 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 Installing drivers Reinstalling SoftwareRunning the system software CD 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 Registering Windows Using WindowsLocations of Programs folder and Control Panel Introducing Windows To Playback Audio or Video CD