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Samsung NM40PRDV03/SEF, NM40PRDV02/SEF If You Cannot Run Windows, Press any key to boot from CD

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If You Cannot Run Windows

If You Cannot Run Windows

If you cannot run Windows, you have to boot the system with the system recovery CD, and reinstall Windows. If you boot the system from the system recovery CD, you can install Windows only with the user installation option. You cannot install with the standard installation option.

1.Insert the system recovery CD into the CD-ROM drive and start the computer.

2.If the following message appears on the screen, press any key from the keyboard.

Press any key to boot from CD.....

This message appears only when the CD drive has booting priority. If the message does not appear, configure the CD drive as the first booting device referring to ”Changing Booting Priority” on page 63.

3.After a while, the partition configuration screen appears. Complete the installation referring to ”Reinstalling Windows” on page 107.

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Contents

Notices Macrovision StatementSetting Up your System Important Safety InformationSafety Instructions Care During Use Battery DisposalReplacement Parts and Accessories General Requirements Laser SafetyPower Cord Requirements The requirements listed below are applicable to all countriesWireless Guidance Regulatory Compliance Statements802.11b Restrictions Intentional emitter per FCC Part United States of AmericaUnintentional Emitter per FCC Part FCC Part FCC Statement for Wireless LAN useNo repairs may be done by the customer Intentional Emitter per RSS CanadaUnintentional Emitter per ICES-003 Telecommunications per DOC notice for products fitted with an IC-compliant modemEuropean Radio Approval Information European UnionEuropean Directives for products fitted with EU-approved radio devicesfor products fitted with EU-approved modems European States qualified under wireless approvals EU Accept EUEuropean Telecommunication Information European States with restrictions on use EU Accept EUInformation Icons Using Your DocumentationManual Documentation Conventions Keyboard ConventionsTouchpad Conventions Software User DocumentationCD-ROM Device Naming Convention Front View Getting StartedIntroducing Your Computer Getting Started4 Users Manual Right ViewLeft View Back View Bottom ViewTo turn off the computer Turning the Computer On and OffTo turn on the computer 2. Click Turn Off Computer 3. Click Turn OffIf the computer does not turn off properly due to a system error, press Ctrl+Alt+Delete. When Windows Task Manager dialog box appears, click Shut Down Turn Off to turn off the computer. Your unsaved work may be lost/damaged Using the Keyboard The keys on the keyboard can be grouped into the following categoriesUsing the Numeric Keypad Num Lock LEDUsing Special Function Keys 10 Users ManualGetting Started F11/Num LockUsing the Touchpad 12 Users ManualFunction You can perform various actions with your touchpad as described belowAction ProcessProcess ActionFunction 14 Users ManualThe Status Indicator of Wireless LAN button Hot KeysUsing Wireless LAN Button Changing the Hot Key Setting Function Reading the Status IndicatorsName Getting StartedAdjusting LCD Brightness To adjust using volume control program Adjusting the VolumeTo adjust using keyboard 20 Users Manual Introducing WindowsUnderstanding the Desktop Understanding the Start Menu Introducing WindowsUnderstanding a Window Click Start My ComputerWindows XP Tour Or click Start All Programs Accessories Tour Windows XPHelp and Support Center Click Start Help and SupportTo insert a CD Using the ComputerUsing the CD Drive To eject a CDEmergency Eject Hole To use the Windows Media PlayerTo clean a CD or DVD title To play a DVD3. Click Start My Computer To play a video CDTo write data on a CD 5. Click Write these files to CD in the CD drive window Enjoying Home Theater S/PDIF Port Step 2. Configuring the digital sound output on the computer Step 1. Connect 5.1 channel speaker system to your computerStep 3. Enable S/PDIF in the DVD program Using the PCMCIA Card Slot To insert a PCMCIA cardTo remove a PCMCIA card Using the Memory Stick Slot To remove a memory stick in Windows To format Memory Stick ProTo protect data in a memory stick To use a Memory Stick DuoUsing Samsung Theme Before Start Connecting to the InternetConnecting with a Modem Connecting to the Internet Connecting Through a Wired LAN2. Click Start Control Panel To use both DHCP and static IP simultaneously 7. To use DHCPTo use a static IP 38 Users ManualUsing Samsung Network Manager To configure network settingTo change network places 5. Click Close to close the dialog box Connecting to the Internet2. Click Change, select a place icon then click Change Example changing to OfficeConnecting Through a Wireless LAN Option 1 Access Point APConnecting to an Access Point AP What is an Access Point AP?Now you are connected to the AP, and you can access the network Checking the connection statusad hoc Connecting to computer-to-computer networks peer-to-peer orStep 1. Setting up a computer-to-computer network 46 Users Manual 2. Click Advanced 3. On the Wireless Network tab, click Advanced5. In the Wireless Networks tab, click Add Connecting to the Internet Step 2. Connecting to the configured computer 48 Users ManualThe two computers are connected and are able to communicate with each other. When the computers are connected, the Wireless Network Connection message is displayed for a short time over the Wireless Network Connection icon of the two computers Step 2. Using the wireless LAN configuration program PROSet Wireless Network Setup Using the Wireless LAN Setup ProgramStep 1. Installing the wireless LAN configuration program PROSet Connecting to the Internet To connect to an Access PointSecurity Settings 1. Click Scan in the Networks tabTo create a computer-to-computer Ad Hoc network 3. Configure password setting to be used for computer-to-computer network connection in the Security Settings window Using Network Services Sharing files or foldersStep 1. Configuring Sharing Step 2. Using Shared Files or Folders Sharing Printers2. Click Add a printer Step 1. Configuring Printer SharingStep 2. Adding and Using a Shared Printer 5. Select Browse for a printer, and click Next Sharing an Internet connection through a wireless network Step 1. Configuring Internet SharingStep 2. Checking the Shared Internet Connection Using System Setup Customizing Your ComputerTable 3. System Setup Navigation Keys Starting System SetupTable 2. System Setup Menus 62 Users ManualChanging Booting Priority 2. Press Enter on Boot Device Priority itemSetting the User Password Configuring the PasswordSetting the Supervisor Password 2. On the Set Supervisor Password item, press EnterDeactivating the Password Activating the Booting PasswordActivating the Hard Disk Drive Password Configuring Resolution and Colour Depth Using External Display Devices Switching Display Devices Using the Shortcut KeyUsing Dual View to View Extended Screen 68 Users ManualDeactivating Dual View Mode To move a window between display devices in Dual View modeTo enter the power management window complete the following Using Power Management OptionsBasic Power Management Schemes 1. Click Start Control Panel Performance and MaintenanceHibernate Mode Power Management or Manual Method Turn off monitor Turn off hard disks System standby System hibernatesStandby Mode Power Management or Manual Method 5. Click OK to set your power management options and close the window1. Click Start Control Panel Performance and Maintenance Advanced Power Management SchemesTo enter the power management window complete the following Advanced Tab Power & Sleep Button Programming WindowsUsing the Battery Ejecting and Attaching BatteryTo monitor on the battery Monitoring the Battery ChargeTo monitor using a shortcut key Using the bridge batteryBattery Calibration Upgrading Memory Removing the memory moduleAdding a memory module 78 Users ManualUsing the Security Lock Port Tips for Using Your Computer 80 Users ManualAir Travel Travelling with Your ComputerHandling Spills If you are travelling by air, follow these tipsStoring the Computer for Long Periods 82 Users ManualFrequently Asked Questions TroubleshootingQuestions and Answers Reinstalling SoftwareQ1 The system does not shutdown properly Questions and AnswersWindows Related Q2 The system freezes during program operationDisplay Related Q1 The LCD screen is blankQ11 A DVD or MPEG file is displayed only on the LCD screen Q12 When I connected a TV, some programs, such as Mem, do not run properly in Full-DOS Screen 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 90 Users Manual Wired LAN Related Q1 Wake On LAN functionWireless LAN Related Q3 I cannot share an Internet connection A1 A2 Q4 I cannot connect to the AP Check the Computer SettingsCheck the AP Settings A5 Verify whether the AP has been properly connected to the network A3 Initialize the device driver 96 Users Manual A3 If the AP is configured to ’Use network authentication Shared Key’ 98 Users Manual Q3 A game runs only in small screen format Games and Programs RelatedQ1 3D game is not executed, or some functions are not working Q5 Fn+F4/ Key combination does not workQ7 Running speed of a game is too slow or fast 1. Right-click on the desktop and click Properties Creating a Restore Point Restoring the SystemReturning 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 WindowsTo not change the partition, press Enter Press any key to boot from CD If You Cannot Run Windows110 Users Manual SpecificationsSystem Specification Product Specification Wireless LAN Specification OptionalIntelR PRO/Wireless LAN 2100 3B Mini PCI Adapter Radio SpecificationsProduct Specification IntelR PRO/Wireless 2200BG Network ConnectionRegulatory Notice for Channel Use in France Detailed SpecificationsRadio Specifications Regulatory Notice for Channel Use in FranceGigabytes AbbreviationsCD-ROM hourPCMCIA Boot disk BIOSBoot GlossaryCMOS memory DMA direct memory accessCardBus COM portIRQ interrupt request line Hard driveI/O address LCD liquid-crystal displayPC Card RAM random access memoryResolution PC slot120 Users Manual Shadow RAMTFT thin film transistor LCD Locations of Programs folder and Control Panel Using WindowsRegistering Windows Writing Data to CD Applicable to the model equipping with CD-RW Introducing WindowsTo Playback Audio or Video CD