User Guide
Overview Turning the Computer On and Off
Chapter
Versatile and Convenient Use
Product Features
Small but Powerful PC
PC in Hand
Before You Start
Safety Precaution Notations
Icon Notation Description
Precautions for Operating System Support
Text Notations
Copyright
About Memory Capacity Representation
Performance Restrictions
About the Product Capacity Representation Standard
About HDD Capacity Representation
What is a Recovery Area?
Recovery Solution Representation Optional
Contents
Installation Related
Safety Precautions
Do not touch the main plug or power cord with wet hands
Power Related
If the cord is damaged, it may cause electric shock or fire
AC Adapter Usage Precautions
Use an authorized battery and AC adapter only
Battery Usage Related
Power Off
There is a danger of an explosion or fire
Usage Related
Never disassemble the power supply or AC adapter
Upgrade Related
Custody and Movement Related
Installation Related Battery Usage Related
Do not place a heavy object over the product
Dispose of worn-out batteries properly
Use a wall outlet or multi-plug with a grounding part
Use only a battery authorized by Samsung Electronics
Take care not to drop the product while using it
Take care when touching the product or parts
Check CDs for cracks and damage prior to use
Take care not to throw or drop a computer part or device
Do not operate or watch the computer while driving a vehicle
Take care not to damage the data on a hard disk drive
Proper Posture
Proper Posture During Computer Use
Eye Position
Hand Position
Keep your arm at a right angle as shown by the figure
Illumination
Volume Control Headphones and Speakers
Check your volume first to listen to music
Use Time Break Time
Important Safety Information
Safety Instructions
Setting Up your System
Care During Use
Instruction On Safety Operation of NotePC
Battery Disposal
Replacement Parts and Accessories
Connect and Disconnect the AC adapter
Laser Safety
Do not unplug the power cord out by pulling the cable only
Laser Safety Note
Power Cord Requirements
General Requirements
Requirements listed below are applicable to all countries
Regulatory Compliance Statements
Wireless Guidance
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Use On Aircraft Caution
USA and Canada Safety Requirements and Notices
United States of America
Explosive Device Proximity
Unintentional Emitter per FCC Part
Intentional emitter per FCC Part
FCC Part If fitted with a modem device
This equipment uses the following Usoc jacks RJ11C
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Unintentional Emitter per ICES-003
Canada
Intentional Emitter per RSS
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Manufacturer Information
European Union
European Union CE Marking and Compliance Notices
European Directives
Low band 5.15 5.35 GHz is for indoor use only
Danish
Česky
Czech
Dansk
Maltese
Nederlands
Dutch
Malti
Local Restriction of 802.11b/802.11g Radio Usage
General
Belgium
France
Marking by the symbol indicates
Weee Symbol Information
USA only
Front View
Overview
Status Indicators
Right View
Left View
Back View
Battery
Bottom View
Power button LED is lit while the computer is turned on
Turning the Computer On and Off
Turning the computer on
For Windows XP
Turning the computer off
For Windows
Click Shut down
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External-type CD drive To be purchased
Keyboard Touchpad
Shortcut Keys
Keyboard
Manager
Samsung Support Center, will be launched. Optional
Support
Easy SpeedUp
Other Function Keys
Volume Control
Screen Brightness Control
Numeric Key
Touchpad
Basic Touchpad Functions
Moving the cursor on the screen
Drag Function
Click Function
Right Button Function
Double-Click Function
Touchpad Scroll Function
Gesture Function of the Touchpad Optional
Configuring the Gesture Function
Scroll Function
Zoom Functions
Rotation Function
Control Panel Hardware Sound Mouse
Touchpad On/Off Function
Move Function
Slide Show Function
Connecting the CD Drive
External-type CD drive To be purchased
Connect the CD drive to the USB port
Status Indicator Emergency Hole Eject Button
Inserting and Ejecting a CD
Drive.Press the Eject button of the CD
Multi Card Slot Optional
To Insert and Use a Memory Card
Example SD Card
You can only use the card after formatting it
Using a Mini SD snd RS-MMC
Click Start Computer
To remove a memory card
To format a memory card
Take hold of the end of the card and remove the card
Connecting a monitor / TV
Connecting to the Monitor / TV
Connecting to the Monitor port
Example Selecting LCD+CRT Dual View
Switching the Display Device using the Shortcut Key
You can switch the display device using the shortcut key
Viewing Through a Monitor / TV
Selecting Dual View
Using Dual View to View Extended Screen
Primary 2 Secondary
Using Window in Dual View
Canceling Dual View
Click the monitor 2 icon, clear
Mute Windows
Adjusting the Volume
Adjusting the Volume using the Keyboard
Adjusting the Volume using the Volume Adjustment Program
Using SRS
TruSurround XT Movie/Video Select to watch a movie
Using Recorders
Mixer device to select Recording
Accessories Entertainment
From Adjust Volume for Sound Recorder
Select Realtek HD Audio input from Click Start All Programs
Connect a LAN cable to the computer’s LAN port
Wired Network
For Windows
Using both Dhcp and a fixed IP simultaneously
Configure IP settings
Select Obtain an IP address
For Windows 7, select Internet
Wireless Network Optional
Connecting to Wireless LAN
What is Access Point AP?
You can access the network
An AP to connect to, the Connect button appears
AP List
Windows Windows XP
To check the network connections
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LCD Brightness Control
Controlling the Brightness Using the Keyboard
You can adjust the LCD brightness in 8 levels
Saving battery power consumption
Instructions for Cleaning the LCD
Turn the computer on
Bios Setup
Entering the Bios Setup
When the booting screen Samsung
Bios Setup Screen
Setup Menu Description Main
Exit
Setup, you have to use the keyboard
System Setup Keys
Item, press Enter
Setting a Boot Password
Setting a Supervisor Password
Set Supervisor Password
Setting a User Password
Setting Up a Boot Password
Set the Password on boot item to Enabled
Leave the Confirm New Password field empty, and press Enter
Setting up a Hard Disk Drive Password Optional
Deactivating the Password
Setup Notice window, press Enter Password is deactivated
Press Enter on the Boot Device Priority item
Changing the Boot Priority
Fixing Screw
Upgrading Memory
Replacing the Memory
101
Memory Slot
102
Battery
Installing/Removing the Battery
Precautions
104
Off
Charging the Battery
105
Status Charge LED Charging Red
Battery Warning
Measuring the Remaining Battery Charge
Confirming the battery charge in the Taskbar
Battery Lifetime Information
Disabling Unused Devices Only for Windows XP
Extending the Battery Usage Time
Using the Battery Calibration Function
Decreasing the LCD Brightness
108
Using the Security Lock Port
Questions and Answers 134
Using Samsung Recovery Solution
Reinstalling Windows 125
Reinstalling Windows XP 130
111
Using Samsung Recovery Solution Optional
112
Samsung Recovery Solution Functions
Restore Function
Backup Function
113
114
System Software function
Restore Function
Partition Setup & Initial Status Backup
Initial Status Backup screen appears
116
If the initial menu screen appears, click Restore
When Windows is running Click Start All Programs
Restoring the computer
117
Click Complete Backup
Backup Function
Complete Backup/Restore
Complete Backup
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Select a Complete Backup
When backing up to another drive
Solution
Complete Restore
121
Data Backup/Restore
Data Restore
System Software Function
Using System Software
System Software Backup
Software Backup is completed message appears
124
125
Reinstalling Windows
Reinstalling in Windows
Insert the System Recovery Media into the DVD drive
Windows 7 installation Selection window
Following window appears, select an installation option
126
Custom
Upgrade
Message appears after a restart, do not press any button
127
128
Reinstalling when Windows does not start
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Reinstalling Windows XP
Running System Recovery
Insert the System Recovery Media into the CD-ROM drive 130
131
Standard installation
Standard installation
Quick Installation
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133
Press any key to boot from CD
Control Panel
Questions and Answers
Windows Related
Click Start
135
QWhat Is Virtual XP? For Windows 7 only
For supported models only
Requirements for Running Virtual
136
What are the restrictions Windows 7 Starter?
Press Fn + , Fn + to adjust the screen brightness
Display Related
LCD screen is too dark or too bright
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Select Control Panel Realtek HD Audio Manager
QHow can I configure the sound for video or audio chatting?
Following volume controls field, and click the OK button
Sound Related
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Select Realtek HD Audio Input
Marvell Yukon 88E8040 PCI-E Fast Ethernet Controller item
Wired LAN Related
Wake On LAN function
S3 WOL Wake On LAN
If you set the first computer to use a
Home Group function for the Windows 7 operating system only
Wireless LAN Related
QI cannot find an AP
Encryption key is incorrect
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Check the AP Settings
145
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Games and Programs Related
3D game is not executed, or some functions are not working
Game play is not displayed smoothly on the screen
Fn + Key combination does not work
Picture is not displayed properly for some games
Bluetooth
How to view the Bluetooth help information For Windows
QI cannot find or connect the headset
Usage Instructions
Appendix
Product Specifications 153 Glossary 155 Index 160
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Product Specifications
Energy Star Partner
Registered Trademarks
Glossary
Firewall
Hibernation Mode
Driver
DVD Digital Versatile Disk
Quick Launch
Power Schemes
Network
Notification Area
System File
Network Administrator
Sleep Mode
Shared Folder
Windows Media Player
Virtual XP Mode
Index