Samsung NP-N310-BLK/FR, NP-N310-JA01ES, NP-N310-JA01FR, NP-N310-JA01GR, NP-N310-JA01IT, NP-N310-JA01SE, NP-N310-JA01VN, NP-N310-JA02FR, NP-N310-JA02GR, NP-N310-JA02IT, NP-N310-JA02SE, NP-N310-JA02VN, NP-N310-JA03FR, NP-N310-JA04FR, NP-N310-KA01AE, NP-N310-KA01ES, NP-N310-KA01FR, NP-N310-KA01IT, NP-N310-KA01RU, NP-N310-KA01SA, NP-N310-KA01SE, NP-N310-KA01US, NP-N310-KA02AE, NP-N310-KA02ES, NP-N310-KA02FR, NP-N310-KA02IT, NP-N310-KA02RU, NP-N310-KA02SA, NP-N310-KA03ES, NP-N310-KA03FR, NP-N310-KA03IT, NP-N310-KA03RU, NP-N310-KA03SE, NP-N310-KA04ES, NP-N310-KA04FR, NP-N310-KA04IT, NP-N310-KA04RU, NP-N310-KA04SG, NP-N310-KA05CL, NP-N310-KA05FR, NP-N310-KA06ES, NP-N310-KA07IT, NP-N310-WAS1RU, NP-N310-WAS2RU, NP-N310-WAS3RU, NP-N310-WAS4RU, NP-N510-HAZ1SE, NP-N510-JA01IT, NP-N510-JA02IT, NP-N510-JA05IL, NP-N510-KA01ES, NP-N510-KA01FR, NP-N510-KA01IL, NP-N510-KA01IT, NP-N510-KA01RU, NP-N510-KA02ES, NP-N510-KA02FR, NP-N510-KA02IL, NP-N510-KA03FR, NP-N510-KA04FR, NP-R410-FA01EE, NP-R410-FA02EE, NP-R410-FA02RU, NP-R410-FA03RU, NP-R410-FA04RU, NP-R410-FA05RU, NP-R410-FA06RU, NP-R410-FA07RU, NP-R410-FA09RU, NP-R410-FA0ARU, NP-R410-FA0BRU, NP-R410-FA0CRU, NP-R410-FA0DRU, NP-R410-FB01EE, NP-R410-FB01RU, NP-R410-FB02RU, NP-R410-FB03RU, NP-R410-FB04RU, NP-R410-FB05RU, NP-R410-FB06RU, NP-R410-FB07RU, NP-R410-FB08RU, NP-R410-FB09RU, NP-R410-FB0ARU, NP-R410-FB0BRU, NP-R410-FB0CRU, NP-R410-XAA0UA, NP-R410-XB01RU, NP-R410-XB01UA, NP-R410-XB02RU, NP-R410-XB03RU, NP-R410-XB04RU, NP-R410-XB05RU, NP-R410-XB06RU, NP-R410-XB07RU, NP-R410PBM/RU, NP-R700-A000DE, NP-R700-A000EE, NP-R700-A000ES, NP-R700-A000FR, NP-R700-A001DE, NP-R700-A001ES, NP-R700-A001FR, NP-R700-A001IT, NP-R700-A001RU, NP-R700-A002DE, NP-R700-A002ES, NP-R700-A002FR, NP-R700-A002RU, NP-R700-A003DE, NP-R700-A003ES, NP-R700-A003FR, NP-R700-A003RU, NP-R700-A004DE, NP-R700-A004FR, NP-R700-A005DE, NP-R700-A005FR, NP-R700-A006DE, NP-R700-A007DE, NP-R700-A008DE, NP-R700-A009DE, NP-R700-A00ADE, NP-R700-AA01IT, NP-R700-AAA0RU, NP-R700-AS01DE, NP-R700-AS01ES, NP-R700-AS01FR, NP-R700-AS01RU, NP-R700-AS02DE, NP-R700-AS02FR, NP-R700-AS02RU, NP-R700-AS03DE, NP-R700-AS03FR, NP-R700-AS03RU, NP-R700-AS04DE, NP-R700-AS04FR, NP-R700-AS05DE, NP-R700-F000FR, NP-R700-F000RU, NP-R700-FA01DE, NP-R700-FA02DE, NP-R700-FAA0RU, NP-R700-FS01DE, NP-R700-FS01RU, NP-R700-FS02RU, NP-R700-FSS0FR, NP-R700A000/SEF, NP-R700A000/SEG, NP-R700A000/SES, NP-R700A001/SEF, NP-R700BM/DE, NP-R700BM/ES, NP-R700BM/FR, NP-R700BM/IT Settings and Upgrade, Chapter

Chapter 6.

Settings and Upgrade

LCD Brightness Control	121
BIOS Setup	123
Setting a Boot Password	127
Changing the Boot Priority	130
Upgrading Memory	131
Battery	133
Using the Security Lock Port	141

Contents

Page Chapter Getting Started Product Features Before You Start Safety Precaution Notations Icon Notation Description Warning Copyright © 2009 Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd Precautions for Operating System Support Performance Restrictions About the Product Capacity Representation Standard About HDD Capacity Representation About Memory Capacity Representation Contents Safety Precautions Warning Power Related Page AC Adapter Usage Precautions Battery Usage Related Page Please charge the battery fully before using the computer for the first time Usage Related Do not connect a phone line connected to a digital phone to the modem Upgrade Related Custody and Movement Related Caution Page Do not use your computer and AC- Adapter on your lap or soft surfaces Connect only permitted devices to the connectors or ports of the computer Close the LCD panel only after checking if the notebook computer is turned off Do not touch the antenna with electricity facility such as the power outlet If the computer emits smoke, or there is Do not use a damaged or modified CD/Floppy Disk Do not insert your fingers into the PC Card Slot Check CDs for cracks and damage prior to use Take care when touching the product or parts Take care to handle internal components with care Page Cautions on Preventing Data Loss (Hard Disk Management) Proper Posture During Computer Use Eye Position Keep the monitor or LCD away from your eyes by at least 50cm Hand Position Keep your arm at a right angle as shown by the figure Volume Control (Headphones and Speakers) Check your volume first to listen to music Use Time (Break Time) Illumination Operation Condition Important Safety Information Safety Instructions Care During Use The Instruction On Safety Operation of the NotePC Replacement Parts and Accessories Battery Disposal Laser Safety Connect and Disconnect the AC adapter Power Cord Requirements Regulatory Compliance Statements Wireless Guidance Page United States of America Unintentional Emitter per FCC Part Intentional emitter per FCC Part FCC Statement for Wireless LAN use: FCC Part (If fitted with a modem device.) Page Canada Page Page European Union Translated Statements of Compliance [English] [Danish] [Dutch] [Finnish] [French] [Norwegian] [Portuguese] [Spanish] [Swedish] European Economic Area Restrictions General Belgium France Page WEEE SYMBOL INFORMATION Correct disposal of this product (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) Correct disposal of batteries in this product USA ONLY Overview Front View Status Indicators Right View Left View Bottom View Turning the Computer On and Off Turning the computer on Turning the computer off Using the computer Keyboard Name Silent: Normal: Speed: Easy Screen Brightness Control Volume Control Numeric Key Other Function Keys Application Key Touchpad Basic Touchpad Functions Double-ClickFunction TapTap or ClickClick Drag Function button Touchpad Gesture Function Touchpad On/Off Function External-typeCD drive (To be purchased) Connecting the CD Drive Inserting and Ejecting a CD Multi Card Slot (Optional) To Insert and Use a Memory Card Example) SD Card Using a Mini SD snd RS-MMC To remove a memory card To format a memory card 1 Click Start > My computer Format Connecting a monitor / TV Connecting to the Monitor / TV Viewing Through a Monitor / TV Using Dual View to View Extended Screen Identify 1 : Primary 2 : Secondary Deactivating Dual View Mode Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor check box, and then click Apply To move a window between display devices in Dual View mode Adjusting the Volume Using SRS 1 Click Start > Control Panel Sound, Speech and Audio Devices > SRS Control Panel Enable SRS Using Recorders Using Microsoft Windows XP About Microsoft Windows XP Tour Windows XP Help and Support Windows XP Screen Layout Desktop Start Menu Window What is a Drive What is a Folder What is a File How to View the Entire Drive Structure Control Panel Running Control Panel Printers and Other Hardware User Accounts Date, Time Language, and User Account To Delete User Account How to Switch a User Click Start > Control Panel > User Click Start > Logoff 1 Account Changing Resolution and Color Using the Network Wired Network Connect using: Internet Protocol(TCP/IP) Install Select Obtain an IP address automatically Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Using both DHCP and a fixed IP simultaneously Properties Wireless Network Connecting to Wireless LAN To check the network connections Connecting to computer-to-computernetworks (peer-to-peeror ad hoc) Page Step 2. Connecting to the configured computer Connect Connect Connected Network Settings 5 Select Direct Connection and click the Next button Add Printer Refresh Finish Finish Using in Another�� Location�� Diagnosing the Network Status Using Applications Introducing Programs Multi Media Functions CyberLink YouCam Management Functions  McAfee SecurityCenter (Optional) Easy Network Manager (Optional) Easy SpeedUP Manager (Optional)  MS Live Skydrive (Optional) Easy Resolution Manager (Optional) Battery Life Extender (Optional)  Phoenix Failsafe Troubleshooting Functions SAMSUNG Magic Doctor (Optional) Samsung Recovery Solution (Optional) Restore Function Backup Function CyberLink YouCam (Optional) settings Snapshot Capture Stop All captured content Samsung Update Plus (Optional) Install Update Updates that must be installed separately Automatic update items display McAfee SecurityCenter (Optional) Installing McAfee Using McAfee Inspecting and Healing Viruses 1 Click Start > All Programs > McAfee > McAfeeSecurityCenter Scan View Results Detected Configuring the McAfee Firewall Allow Access Method 2) When you need to deactivate the Firewall McAfee Security Center Advanced menu Configure Internet&Network Using Samsung Magic Doctor (Optional) Diagnosing the System Reinstalling Software (Optional) Running the System Software Media Installing drivers and programs Settings and Upgrade LCD Brightness Control LCD Brightness To Maintain the Changed LCD Brightness After Reboot Samsung Battery Manager F10 How to Reduce Battery Consumption BIOS Setup Entering the BIOS Setup Page The BIOS Setup Screen System Setup Keys ESC Left & Right Setting a Boot Password Enter Setup Notice <Enter Setting a User Password supervisor password Setting up a Hard Disk Drive Password (Optional) Set HDD Password Changing the hard disk drive password Power HDD Password Frozen Changing the Boot Priority Upgrading Memory Memory Slot Battery Installing/Removing the Battery Charging the Battery Measuring the Remaining Battery Charge Extending the Battery Usage Time Maximum Performance Mode User Settings Mode What is the Power-savingEffect When Using Games or Multimedia Usage Mode of Samsung Battery Manager Extending the Battery Life (Optional) Battery Normal Mode Battery Life Extension Mode Battery Life Extension Mode Battery Normal Battery Life Extension Mode Advanced > Battery Life Cycle Extension Using the Battery Calibration Function Yes Battery Calibration Confirmation Esc Using the Security Lock Port Appendix Reinstalling Windows XP (Optional) Reinstalling Windows Regional and Language Options What is partition configuration device drivers and applications system software Media Reinstalling when Windows does not start Press any key to boot from CD.. message appears device drivers application programs System Software Media Using Samsung Recovery Solution (Optional) Samsung Recovery Solution Functions Restore Functions Basic Restore Complete Restore Initial Status Restore Complete Backup Restore Using Samsung Recovery Solution Quick Restore 1 – When Windows is running: Click Start > All Programs Samsung > Samsung Recovery Solution > Samsung Recovery Solution – When Windows does not start: User Complete Backup/Restore Complete Backup Samsung > Samsung Recovery Solution > Samsung Recovery Solution Backup Complete Restore 1 – When backing up onto DVD –When backing up to another drive User Data Backup/Restore Data Backup Backup Basic Selection Select from all Data Restore Questions and Answers Windows Related Display Related Switching the <Alt>+<Enter Sound Related QHow can I configure the Recording Mixer while I am video or audio chatting A1 Playback Mixer Settings Options > Properties Microphone QI cannot hear my voice through the built-inmicrophone Acoustic Echo Cancellation Acoustic Echo Cancellation Wired LAN Related Wireless LAN Related Check the Network Key Check the authentication type Check the AP settings Network Key Any Blank QAlthough a connection has been established, I cannot connect to the Internet Check the TCP/IP settings Connecting to a Wireless LAN Activate Intel PROSet/Wireless Tools PROSet Click McAfee SecurityCenter Advanced menu > Configure Wireless Network Connection icon v Check Connect even if this network is not broadcasting item Connection Connect when this network is in range and click OK Games and Programs Related QSome part of a game image is notdisplayed or is displayed in black QThe picture is not displayed properly for some games QGame play is not displayed smoothly on the screen Bluetooth QI have connected the headset, but Icannot hear sound normally Security Center Page Page Page Product Specifications Wireless LAN Specifications (802.11a/b/g, 802.11n Card) Intel 802.11ABG WLAN The Name of the Registered Equipment Item Detailed Specifications  Radio Specifications RF Band Supported Channels Device Standard Output Power Intel 802.11AGN WLAN Page Wireless LAN Specifications (802.11BG Card) Intel 802.11BG WLAN Page Realtek 802.11BGN WLAN Device Name for Formal Registration Type Page Atheros 802.11BG WLAN Page Registered Trademarks ENERGY STAR® Partner Glossary DVD Firewall Hibernation Mode Icon LAN Network Notification Area Power Schemes Quick Launch Server SSD Network Administrator Sleep Mode System File USB Index