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Samsung NM40TJ0MG9/SEF, NM40PRDV02/SEF, NM40PRCV01/SEF Understanding the Start Menu, My Computer

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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(s), 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 Introducing Your Computer Getting StartedFront View 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 Using Special Function Keys LCD/CRT Getting Started Using the Touchpad Action Function Process Scroll Status Indicator of Wireless LAN button Using Wireless LAN ButtonHot Keys Changing the Hot Key Setting Reading the Status Indicators LED Maintenance Instructions Adjusting LCD BrightnessTo save the battery charge Bad pixels in the LCD To adjust using keyboard Adjusting the VolumeTo adjust using volume control program Introducing Windows Understanding the Desktop Understanding the Start Menu My Computer Understanding a Window Click Start My Computer Windows XP Tour Help and Support CenterClick Start Help and Support To insert a CD Using the ComputerUsing the CD Drive To eject a CD Emergency Eject Hole To clean a CD or DVD titleTo use the Windows Media Player To play a DVD To play a video CD To write data on a CD For more information on writing CDs For more information on creating an audio CD 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 Before using the Pcmcia slot, remove the slot protector Using the Pcmcia Card SlotTo insert a Pcmcia card To remove a Pcmcia card To format a memory stick Using the Memory Stick SlotRestrictions for using a Memory Stick/Memory Stick Pro To use a memory stick in other digital devices To remove a memory stick in Windows To format Memory Stick ProTo protect data in a memory stick To use a Memory Stick Duo Using Samsung Theme 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 Using Samsung Network Manager To configure network setting To change network places Click Change, select a place icon then click Change Access Point AP Connecting Through a Wireless LAN OptionTo turn off the Wireless LAN Connecting to an Access Point AP What is an Access Point AP? Checking the connection status Connecting to computer-to-computer networks peer-to-peer or Setting up a computer-to-computer network Click Advanced On the Wireless Network tab, click Advanced Wireless Networks tab, click Add Connecting to the Internet Connecting to the configured computer Checking the connection status Using the wireless LAN configuration program PROSet Wireless Network Setup Using the Wireless LAN Setup ProgramInstalling the wireless LAN configuration program PROSet To disable the Intel Configuration Service window afterward To connect to an Access Point Security Settings What is a network name SSID? To create a computer-to-computer Ad Hoc network 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 Sharing an Internet connection through a wireless network Configuring Internet Sharing Checking the Shared Internet Connection Bios Caution Using System SetupCustomizing Your Computer Starting System Setup Menu Function Changing Booting Priority Press Enter on Boot Device Priority item 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 Using External Display Devices Switching Display Devices Using the Shortcut Key Using Dual View to View Extended Screen 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 using a shortcut key Monitoring the Battery ChargeTo monitor on the battery Battery Calibration Calibration Notes Upgrading Memory Removing the memory module Adding a memory module 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 Q1 The system does not shutdown properly Questions and AnswersWindows Related Q2 The system freezes during program operation Display Related Q1 The LCD screen is blank Q11 a DVD or Mpeg file is displayed only on the LCD screen Troubleshooting 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? Page Wired LAN Related Q1 Wake On LAN function Wireless LAN Related Check the AP Settings Page Troubleshooting Page Troubleshooting Page Q3 a game runs only in small screen format Games and Programs RelatedQ5 Fn+F4/ Key combination does not work Q7 Running speed of a game is too slow or fast Troubleshooting 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? What is Format? Press any key to boot from CD If You Cannot Run Windows Specifications System Specification Product Specification Wireless LAN Specification OptionalIntelR PRO/Wireless LAN 2100 3B Mini PCI Adapter Radio Specifications IntelR PRO/Wireless 2200BG Network Connection Regulatory Notice for Channel Use in France Radio Specifications 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