112, Troubleshooting Functions

Easy Display Manager (Optional)

Easy Display Manager is a program that displays the changed setting on the screen when a setting is changed by pressing the shortcut keys, and enables changing the display mode through the Display Settings window.

Example) The icon that appears when pressing the

Fn + ( ) keys to change the screen brightness.

Easy SpeedUP Manager (Optional)

This program enables you to select operation mode when you need maximum system performance or low-noise/low power consumption with one-click.

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Troubleshooting Functions

SAMSUNG Magic Doctor () (Optional)

SAMSUNG Magic Doctor is troubleshooting software provided by Samsung Computer for system diagnosis, and restoring the system.

The system diagnosis function enables users to diagnose system problems without assistance from others.

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Contents

P55 Turning the computer on Turning the computer off Chapter Sophisticated Design for Increased Usability Product FeaturesHigh Performance Notebook Computer Utilizating the User Guide Before You StartUser Guide Information Text Notations Precautions for Operating System Support Safety Precaution NotationsCopyright Icon Notation Description Contents Installation Related Power Related Safety PrecautionsDo not touch the mains plug or power cord with wet hands Keep the plastic bags out of the reach of children Use a wall outlet or multi-plug with a grounding part Do not unplug the power cord out by pulling the cable only Battery Usage Related Never disassemble the power supply or AC adapter Upgrade Related Upgrade Related Custody Movement Related Use only a battery authorized by Samsung Electronics Installation RelatedDo not place a heavy object over the product Dispose of worn-out batteries properly Usage Related Take care not to drop the product while using itDo 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 partsTake care not to throw or drop a computer part or device Use parts authorized by Samsung Electronics only Take care not to damage the data on a hard disk drive Custody and Movement Related Proper Posture Proper Posture During Computer Use Keep your arm at a right angle as shown by the figure Eye PositionHand Position Use Time Break Time Volume Control Headphones and SpeakersIllumination Operation Condition Setting Up your System Important Safety InformationSafety instructions Care During Use Instruction On Safety Operation of NotePC Battery Disposal Replacement Parts and AccessoriesLaser Safety Laser Safety Note Connect and Disconnect the AC adapter Power Cord RequirementsGeneral Requirements Requirements listed below are applicable to all countries Regulatory Compliance Statements Wireless GuidancePage United States of America USA and Canada Safety Requirements and NoticesUnintentional Emitter per FCC Part Explosive Device Proximity Warning Intentional emitter per FCC Part FCC Part 68 If fitted with a modem device FCC Statement for Wireless LAN use Intentional Emitter per RSS CanadaUnintentional Emitter per ICES-003 Page European Directives European UnionEuropean Union CE Marking and Compliance Notices Danish EnglishDutch Finnish France GeneralBelgium Weee Symbol Information Front View Overview Status Indicators Right View Left View Security Lock Port Back ViewDC Jack Bottom View Battery LatchesDock Hard Disk Drive Compartment Cover Memory Compartment Cover Turning the Computer On and Off Refer to the Installation GuideTurning the computer on Turning the computer off Click Turn Off Computer Chapter United Kingdom United States Keyboard Shortcut Keys Screen Brightness Control Volume ControlNumeric Key Other Function Keys Touchpad Right Button TouchpadScroll Area Double-Click Function Moving the cursor on the screenClick Function Right Button Function Touchpad On/Off Function Drag FunctionTouchpad Scroll Function Inserting and Ejecting a CD Status Indicator Emergency Hole Eject ButtonCD Drive Burning a CD Supported Disk Types HD DVD Menu Menu Functions About HD DVD Blu-ray Blu-rayMbps 1920 X About Blu-ray Supported Cards Multi Card SlotMemory Stick Memory Stick Pro SD Card MMC plus XD Card Example SD Card Using a Memory Stick Duo, Mini SD and RS-MMCTo Insert and Use a Memory Card Click Start My computer To remove a memory cardTo format a memory card To insert a card Using the PC Card SlotTo remove a PC card ExpressCard Slot Pcmcia Card Slot Connecting a Monitor Connecting a Monitor / TV Connecting to the TV Output port Connecting a TVConnecting to the Monitor port Example Selecting LCD+CRT Dual View Switching the Display Device using the Shortcut KeyViewing Through a Monitor Using Dual View to View Extended Screen Primary2 Secondary Deactivating Dual View ModeTo move a window between display devices in Dual View mode What is Digital Output S/PDIF? Using Digital Output S/PDIF Channel Speakers Decoder Pdif Cable Connecting 5.1 Channel Speakers Setting the Sound to Digital Sound Output on the Computer Selecting Digital Output in the DVD Player Program Adjusting the Volume using the Keyboard Adjusting the Volume Click the Record button to perform recording Using Recorders Chapter Tour Windows XP About Microsoft Windows XP Click Start Help and Support Help and Support Desktop Windows XP Screen Layout Start Menu What is a Folder? What is a Drive?What is a File? How to View the Entire Drive Structure Running Control Panel Control Panel Running the Control Panel User Account How to Add a User Account Click Switch User To Delete User Account How to Switch a UserClick Start Control Panel User Account Click Start Logoff Delete Account Changing Resolution and Color Chapter Wired Network Configure IP settings Using both Dhcp and a fixed IP simultaneously Types of Wireless LAN Connections Wireless NetworkAP Connections Small Office Network Click the Wireless Network Connection Connecting to Wireless LANTo check the network connections Networks Right-click on the Wireless Network Connection Setting up a computer-to- computer networkPage Connecting to the configured computer Atheros Wireless Network Adapter Device Wireless Network Setup Using the Wireless LAN Setup Program Perform Network Settings Using Samsung Network ManagerEasy Internet configuration. p Easy check-up for the network connection status. p Select Internet Direct Connection and click Next IP SettingsChoose Device Get IP Automatically Saved Locations Current Place Information Menu View Available Wireless Networks Using the network after moving locationWireless LAN AP Connection Procedures How to Connect the Client to the Server Sharing Internet AccessSharing Server Hereinafter referred to as server Sharing Client Hereinafter referred to as client How to Set up Sharing Server How to Set up the Sharing Client Run Samsung Network Manager on the sharing client computer To connect to the Internet from the Sharing Client Checking Network Status Connecting with a Modem Sound Output HID Connections BluetoothBluetooth Functions Double-clickMy Bluetooth Places icon Bluetooth Software Setup100 Laptop for the Computer Type field 101 Bluetooth Help Using BluetoothExchanging Files between Bluetooth computers 102 103 104 Connecting Keyboard, Mouse, Joystick and Headset devicesDouble-click the My Bluetooth Settings View devices in range 105 Use Instructions Stopping a Bluetooth device106 107 Infrared Communication OptionalEstablishing an infrared connection Transmitting data through the infrared link 108 Changing SettingsWhen unable to establish an infrared communication Using Applications 110 Introducing Programs  Samsung Battery Manager Optional  CyberLink PowerDVD Optional111 Multi Media Functions 112 Troubleshooting Functions Easy Display Manager Optional  Easy SpeedUP Manager Optional Start All Programs CyberLink PowerDVD CyberLink PowerDVD CyberLink PowerDVD OptionalPlayConfiguration 113 114 Samsung Update Plus OptionalTo update the software and drivers 115 Updates that must be installed separately Entering the Bios Setup 118 Bios Setup Screen Settings and Upgrade Adjusting LCD Brightness Samsung Battery Manager Adjusting LCD Brightness Using KeyboardLCD Brightness Control 117 118 Bios SetupEntering the Bios Setup 119 Setup Menu HelpSetup Items 120 Bios Setup Screen 121 System Setup KeysUp & Down Keys F5/F6 Left & Right Keys Enter F10 Setting a Supervisor Password Setting a Boot PasswordSet Supervisor Password item, press Enter 122 Activating the Booting Password Setting a User PasswordSetting up a Hard Disk Drive Password Deactivating the Password 124 Changing the Boot PriorityPress Enter on the Boot Device Priority item Adding a Memory Module Upgrading Memory125 Removing a memory module 126 Installing/Removing the Battery BatteryPrecautions 127 Checking Battery Residual Amount Charging BatteryUsing Shortcut keys Viewing in Battery Guide to the battery lifecycle Using Battery LongerUsing Samsung Battery Manager 129 General Mode Maximum Battery ModeMaximum Performance Mode User Settings Mode Disabling Unused Devices Enabling Battery Calibration131 132 Using the Security Lock Port Appendix 134 Using McAfee SecurityCenter OptionalScanning and Curing Viruses Click Start All Programs McAfee McAfee SecurityCenter Diagnosing the System Using Samsung Magic Doctor Optional135 Select Start All Programs Samsung 136 Reinstalling SoftwareRunning the system software Media 137 Installing drivers and programs Windows Related Questions and AnswersDisplay Related 138 139 140 QI cannot set up Dual View properly. For Intel Graphics only Sound Related QHow to install and uninstall the sound driver141 Samsung EDS QI cannot hear the modem sound Modem Related142 143 QI cannot make a call using an extension lineQHow do I use my modem when dialing from overseas? 144 Wired LAN RelatedQWake On LAN function To use Wake On LAN function QI cannot find an AP Wireless LAN Related145 146 Check the authentication type 147 Check the AP settings 148 Check the TCP/IP settings 149 Games and Programs RelatedQ3D game is not executed, or some functions are not working QFn + Key combination does not work QRunning speed of a game is too slow or fast 150QThe game screen is displayed small Intel Graphics QThe game play screen frequently stops and starts 151QThe picture is not displayed properly for some games QGame play is not displayed smoothly on the screen QI cannot find or connect the headset Bluetooth152 Bluetooth icon Check the version in the General tab Configuring Sounds and Audio Devices Control PanelBluetooth icon Check the version in the Hardware tab 153 154 QCan I play an HD-DVD title? 155 156 Security Center 157 Q4GB memory capacity is not properly recognized by Windows Other Questions158 159 Product Specifications 160 Wireless LAN Specifications 802.11ABG Card 161 162 Wireless LAN Specifications 802.11ABG/N Card 163 Registered Trademarks 164About the Product Capacity Representation Standard Macrovision Certification 165 Glossary 166 167 Windows Media Player 168Windows 169 Index 170 Contact Samsung World Wide Italy Contatta Samsung 171