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Samsung NP-P580-JS02DE, NP-P480-JS02DE, NP-X125-JA01AT LCD Brightness Control 102 Bios Setup 103

Models: NP-P580-JS02IT NP-X125-HAW1IT NP-X125-JA01IT NP-X125-JA01SE NP-P580-JS05AT NP-P580-JS01AT NP-X125-JA01IL NP-P580-JA02SE NP-P480-JS01DE NP-X125-JA01AT NP-P580-JS04AT NP-X125-JA02SE NP-P580-JS04IT NP-P580-JA02FR NP-P580-JS03DE NP-P580-JA03DE NP-P580-JS01DE NP-P580-JA04IT NP-P580-JS05DE NP-P580-JA02DE NP-P580-JA01AT NP-P480-JS02AT NP-P480-JS02DE NP-P580-JS03IT NP-P580-JA01SE NP-P580-JA01CZ NP-P580-JS04DE NP-P580-JS01IT NP-P580-JA01FR NP-P580-JS02DE NP-P580-JA01DE

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Chapter 3. Settings and Upgrade

LCD Brightness Control	102
BIOS Setup	103
Entering the BIOS Setup	103
The BIOS Setup Screen	10
Setting a Boot Password	106
Changing the Boot Priority	108
Upgrading Memory	109
Battery	111
Installing/Removing the Battery	111
Charging the Battery	11
Measuring the Remaining Battery Charge	113
Extending the Battery Usage Time	11
Using the Security Lock Port	115

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Samsung NP-P580-JS02DE, NP-P480-JS02DE manual LCD Brightness Control 102 Bios Setup 103, Using the Security Lock Port 115

Contents

Turning the computer on Turning the computer off OverviewTurning the Computer On and Off High-Performance Notebook Computer Product FeaturesSupports Various Multimedia Functions Easy-to-Use and Convenient FunctionsText Notations Safety Precaution NotationsBefore You Start Copyright Precautions for Operating System SupportAbout the Product Capacity Representation Standard About HDD Capacity RepresentationWhat is a Recovery Area? Recovery Solution Representation OptionalContents Keep the plastic bags out of the reach of children Safety PrecautionsInstallation Related Do not unplug the power cord out by pulling the cable only Power RelatedDo not touch the main plug or power cord with wet hands Use only the AC adapter supplied with the product AC Adapter Usage PrecautionsConnect the power cord to the AC adapter firmly Use an authorized battery and AC adapter only Battery Usage RelatedPower Off There is a danger of an explosion or fire Usage Related Never disassemble the power supply or AC adapter Upgrade RelatedCustody and Movement Related Do not place a heavy object over the product Installation Related Battery Usage RelatedDispose of worn-out batteries properly Use a wall outlet or multi-plug with a grounding part Take care not to drop the product while using itCheck CDs for cracks and damage prior to use Do not use a damaged or modified CD/Floppy DiskDo not insert your fingers into the PC Card Slot Take care when touching the product or parts Upgrade Related Custody and Movement RelatedTake care not to throw or drop a computer part or device Use parts authorized by Samsung Electronics onlyTake care not to damage the data on a hard disk drive Proper Posture Proper Posture During Computer UseKeep your arm at a right angle as shown by the figure Eye PositionHand Position Check your volume first to listen to music Volume Control Headphones and SpeakersUse Time Break Time IlluminationSetting Up your System Important Safety InformationSafety Instructions Care During Use Instruction On Safety Operation of NotePCBattery Disposal Replacement Parts and AccessoriesLaser Safety  Laser Safety NoteDo not unplug the power cord out by pulling the cable only Power Cord RequirementsConnect and Disconnect the AC adapter General RequirementsRegulatory Compliance Statements Wireless GuidancePage United States of America USA and Canada Safety Requirements and NoticesExplosive Device Proximity Warning Use On Aircraft CautionUnintentional Emitter per FCC Part Intentional emitter per FCC Part FCC Statement for Wireless LAN useFCC Part If fitted with a modem device Intentional Emitter per RSS CanadaUnintentional Emitter per ICES-003 Telecommunications per DOC notice BrazilEuropean Union CE Marking and Compliance Notices European UnionEuropean Directives Manufacturer InformationCzech ČeskyDansk DanishLocal Restriction of 802.11b/802.11g Radio Usage European Economic Area RestrictionsGeneral European Telecommunication InformationBelgium FranceWeee Symbol Information Front View OverviewStatus Indicators For 14 inch models Right ViewFor 15.6 inch models Left View If the vents are blocked the computer may overheat Back View Wired LAN PortSerial Port Optional DC JackMonitor Port Chargeable USB PortBottom View Turning the computer on Turning the Computer On and OffButton , the computer enters power saving mode Using the Power button in Windows VistaTurning the computer off For Windows Click Shut down To shut downClick Turn Off Computer For Windows XPAdjusting the Volume Using the TPM Security Device Optional Multi Card Slot Connecting a monitor / TVWired Network Wireless Network Optional Keyboard TouchpadShortcut Keys KeyboardScreen Brightness Control Volume ControlNumeric Key Optional Other Function KeysTouchpad Left Button TouchpadScroll Area Touchpad Right ButtonMoving the cursor on the screen Basic Touchpad FunctionsDouble-Click Function Click FunctionDrag Function Gesture Function of the Touchpad Optional Configuring the Gesture FunctionZoom Functions Scroll FunctionRotation function Move functionTouchpad On/Off Function Eject Button Status Indicator Emergency HoleInserting and Ejecting a CD To Insert and Use a Memory Card Multi Card SlotFor 15.6 inch models For 14 inch models SD CardComputer Using a Mini SD and RS-MMCView files Click Start Computer To remove a memory cardTo format a memory card Connecting to the Monitor port Connecting a monitor / TVConnecting to the Monitor / TV Connecting to the Hdmi port  What is Dual View? Switching the Display Device using the Shortcut KeyViewing Through a Monitor / TV Example Selecting LCD+CRT Dual ViewHorizontal Resize Bar Vertical Resize Bar Setting up Hdmi TV video Optional For Nvidia graphics cards  For Intel graphics cards Setting up Hdmi TV audio Optional Selecting Dual View Using Dual ViewPrimary2 Secondary For Windows XPCanceling Dual View Using Window in Dual ViewAdjusting the Volume using the Keyboard Adjusting the VolumeAdjusting the Volume using the Volume Adjustment Program For Windows 7/VistaSelect Recording Device Using the Sound RecorderUsing SoundAlive Optional Initializing the TPM chip Using the TPM Security Device OptionalSetting Up the TPM Initializing the TPM chip 2JUKECN2TGUGPEGQRGTCVKQPU Installing the TPM program Registering the TPM program Encrypting a file folder Using the TPM programDecrypting an encrypted folder file Opening an encrypted folder fileWhen the virtual drive PSD is not loaded Using the virtual drive Personal Secure Drive PSDWhen the virtual drive PSD does not appear Paths may differ depending on the operating system Internet Connections Network Connection Wired NetworkClick Start Control Panel Network Page Using both Dhcp and a fixed IP simultaneously Connecting to a Wireless LAN Wireless Network OptionalWhat is an Access Point AP? AP ListFor the network key, please ask your network administrator Windows Windows Vista Windows XP For Windows XP Click the Wireless Network Connection iconChecking the network connection status Connecting with a Modem Optional Network connection diagram Sharing Content in a Home Network Easy ContentConfiguring the network settings for your computer and TV Troubleshooting Q&A Easy Content Share Related Devices that can share contentPlaying content on your TV using your computer Adding shared content on your computerPlaylist Play control panel Add content to play Click My computer Add FolderClick Return to playlist screen Adding a video, photo or music file to the playlistThen click Add to playlist For Windows Media Player For Windows Media Player Page Icon Color Operating Status HDD Protection Function Optional100 Entering the Bios Setup 103 Bios Setup Screen 10 LCD Brightness Control 102 Bios Setup 103Using the Security Lock Port 115 102 Controlling the Brightness Using the KeyboardLCD Brightness Control 103 Bios SetupEntering the Bios Setup Setup Items Setup Menu104 Help105 System Setup KeysPress to view the Setup Help Setting a Supervisor Password Setting a Boot PasswordSet Supervisor Password item, press 106Setting Up a Boot Password Setting a User PasswordSetting up a Hard Disk Drive Password Optional Deactivating the Password108 Changing the Boot PriorityPress Enter on the Boot Device=PCDNGF?riority item 109 Upgrading MemoryAdding a Memory Module Fixing ScrewRemoving a memory module 110Installing/Removing the Battery BatteryPrecautions 111112 Charging the BatteryStatus Charge LED Charging Red Charging complete AC adapter not connected OffConfirming the battery charge in the Taskbar Measuring the Remaining Battery ChargeBattery Usage Time Information 113Using the Battery Calibration Function Extending the Battery Usage Time114 Decreasing the LCD Brightness115 Using the Security Lock PortChapter Using Samsung Recovery Solution Optional 117117 Using Samsung Recovery Solution OptionalSamsung Recovery Solution Functions 118  Restore Function Backup Function  System Software function 119Partition Setup & Initial Status Backup Restore FunctionInitial Status Backup screen appears 120Restoring the computer 121122 Complete Backup/Restore Backup Function Complete Backup 123When backing up onto DVD  Complete RestoreWhen backing up to another drive Proceed to Step 124125 Data Backup/Restore Data Backup 126  Data RestoreWhen backing up to another drive  Installing System Software Using System SoftwareSystem Software Function 127128  System Software BackupSoftware System Software Backup Reinstalling in Windows Reinstalling Windows 7/VistaInsert the System Recovery Media into the DVD drive 129130 Windows 7 installation selection windowWindows Vista installation selection window  Custom  Upgrade131 132 Reinstalling when Windows does not startIf the Select Windows Installation window Running System Recovery Media Reinstalling Windows XP Quick Installation  Standard Installation134 Standard Installation What is partition configuration? 135 136 Press any key to boot from CD137 Windows Related138 QWhat Is Virtual XP? For Windows 7 onlyRequirements for Running Virtual XP QWhat are the restrictions of Windows 7 Starter?QThe LCD screen is too dark or too bright Display Related139 140 Sound Related QHow can I configure the sound for video or audio chatting?141 Select Control Panel Realtek HD Audio ManagerQThe Wake On LAN function Wired Network LAN Related142 143 QI cannot find an AP Wireless Network Wlan Related144 145  When it is represented as Disconnected Check the AP Settings 146 147 148 Bluetooth OptionalGame and Program Related Usage Instructions 149QNo connected device is shown in Easy Content Share Easy Content Share Related150 Work network151 QNo screen is displayed when I try to view a video on my TV QSubtitles are not displayed when viewing videos on my TV152 QDo only the PC and TV have the Dlna function?Appendix Product Specifications 155 Glossary 157 Index 160155 Product SpecificationsEnergy Star Partner 156Registered Trademarks 157 Glossary158 159 160 Index

Chapter 3.

Settings and Upgrade

LCD Brightness Control

102

BIOS Setup

103

Entering the BIOS Setup

103

The BIOS Setup Screen

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Using the Security Lock Port

115

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