User Guide
Getting Started
Chapter
Sophisticated Design for Increased Usability
Product Features
High Performance Notebook Computer
User Guide Information
Before You Start
Utilizating the User Guide
Installation Guide
Text Notations Precautions for Operating System Support
Safety Precaution Notations
Copyright
Icon Notation
Chapter 2. Using the Computer
Contents
Chapter 3. Using Microsoft Windows XP
Chapter 4. Using the Network
Installation Related
Safety Precautions
Power Related
Do not touch the mains plug or power cord with wet hands
Use a wall outlet or multi-plug with a grounding part
Do not use a damaged or loose mains plug or power cord or power outlet
Do not unplug the power cord out by pulling the cable only
Do not connect a phone line connected to a digital phone to the modem
Battery Usage Related
Usage Related
Never disassemble the power supply or AC adapter
Upgrade Related
Movement Related
Custody and
Upgrade Related
Failing to do so, may cause electric shock
Battery Usage Related
Installation Related
Do not throw or disassemble the battery and do not put it into water
Use only a battery authorized by Samsung Electronics
Usage Related
Take care not to drop the product while using it
Do not place a candle, lighted cigar, etc. over or on the product
Do not use a damaged or modified CD/Floppy Disk
Take care when touching the product or parts
Upgrade Related
Check CDs for cracks and damage prior to use
Take care not to throw or drop a computer part or device
Cautions on Preventing Data Loss Hard Disk Management
Custody and Movement Related
Do not operate or watch the computer while driving a vehicle
Take care not to damage the data on a hard disk drive
Adjust the heights of desks and chairs appropriate to your height
Proper Posture During Computer Use
Proper Posture
Hand Position
Eye Position
Keep the monitor or LCD away from your eyes by at least 50cm
Keep your arm at a right angle as shown by the figure
Use Time Break Time
Volume Control Headphones and Speakers
Illumination
Operation Condition
Setting Up your System
Important Safety Information
Safety instructions
Care During Use
The Instruction On Safety Operation of NotePC
Laser Safety
Replacement Parts and Accessories
Battery Disposal
Connect and Disconnect the AC adapter
Power Cord Requirements
General Requirements
Do not unplug the power cord out by pulling the cable only
Regulatory Compliance Statements
Wireless Guidance
Page
Other Wireless Devices
USA and Canada Safety Requirements and Notices
United States of America
Unintentional Emitter per FCC Part
Intentional emitter per FCC Part
FCC Part 68 If fitted with a modem device
Intentional Emitter per RSS
Canada
Unintentional Emitter per ICES-003
Page
European Directives
European Union
European Union CE Marking and Compliance Notices
Translated Statements of Compliance
Translated Statements of Compliance
English
Danish
France
General
Belgium
Correct Disposal of This Product
WEEE SYMBOL INFORMATION
Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment
CALIFORNIA USA ONLY
Front View
Overview
10 Power Button
6 Status Indicators
Wireless LAN
Status Indicators
6 Power
2 HDD
1 Infrared Port
Right View
3 CD Drive
2 IEEE 1394 Port
4 Wired LAN Port
Left View
1 TV Output Port
2 Monitor Port
2 DC Jack
Back View
1 USB Port
3 Security Lock Port
1 Battery Latches
Bottom View
4 X-Dock
2 Hard Disk Drive Compartment Cover
Turning the computer on
Turning the Computer On and Off
Turning the computer off
Refer to the Installation Guide
Chapter
Using the computer
United Kingdom United States
Keyboard
Wireless LAN Touchpad Num Lock Scroll Lock
Shortcut Keys
Function
REST
Screen Brightness Control
Volume Control
Numeric Key
Other Function Keys
Before You Start
Touchpad
Touchpad
Scroll Area
Double-Click Function
Moving the cursor on the screen
Click Function
Right Button Function
Touchpad Scroll Function
Drag Function
Touchpad On/Off Function
Move
Inserting and Ejecting a CD
CD Drive
Status Indicator
Before You Start
Burning a CD
Supported Disk Types
HD DVD
HD DVD
Function
Menu Menu Functions
About HD DVD
Supported Disk Types
Blu-ray
Blu-ray
Function
Menu Menu Functions
About Blu-ray
double-click the CyberLink BD Solution
Supported Cards
Multi Card Slot
Before You Start
Memory Stick
Example SD Card
To Insert and Use a Memory Card
1 Click Start My computer
To remove a memory card
To format a memory card
To insert a card
Using the PC Card Slot
To remove a PC card
3 When Stop a Hardware Device dialog box appears, click OK
Before You Start
Connecting a Monitor / TV
Connecting a Monitor
Connecting to the TV Output port
Connecting a TV
Connecting to the Monitor port
Example Selecting LCD+CRT Dual View
Switching the Display Device using the Shortcut Key
Viewing Through a Monitor
Using Dual View to View Extended Screen
1 Primary2 Secondary
Deactivating Dual View Mode
Before You Start
Using Digital Output S/PDIF
What is Digital Output S/PDIF?
S/PDIF 5.1 Channel Speakers Decoder S/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
Using EDS
Adjusting the Volume using the Volume Adjustment Program
Entertainment Sound Recorder
Using Recorders
7 Click Start All Programs Accessories
Chapter
Using Microsoft Windows XP
Tour Windows XP
About Microsoft Windows XP
Or, click Start All Programs Accessories Tour Windows XP
Click Start Tour Windows XP
Click Start Help and Support
Help and Support
Desktop
Windows XP Screen Layout
Shortcut Icons
Start Menu
Items that are pined to the Start menu User account name All Programs
Start Menu
Frequently used programs
My Documents folder My Computer Control Panel Help and Support Search
Click Start My Computer
Window
Menu Bar Title Bar Toolbar Fast Operation Window
Minimize button Close button Maximize button Folder Icon
Running Control Panel
Control Panel
Programs Sounds Speech, and Audio Devices Performance and Maintenance
Click Start Control Panel
and Regional Options Accessibility Options Security Center
Running the Control Panel
Click Start Control Panel
Printers and Other Hardware User Accounts Date, Time Language
User Account
How to Add a User Account
1 Click Start Control Panel
2 Click User Account and Create a new Account in sequence
To Delete User Account
How to Switch a User
Click Switch User
1 Click Start Control Panel User Account
1 Click Start Control Panel Appearance and
Changing Resolution and Color
Themes Change the screen resolution
Chapter
Using the Network
Before You Start
Wired Network
Click Start Control Panel Network and Internet
Connections Network Connection
6 Configure IP settings
2 Select Internet Protocol TCP/IP and click Properties
Using both DHCP and a fixed IP simultaneously
1 Click Start Control Panel Network and Internet
Types of Wireless LAN Connections
Wireless Network
Before Use
AP Connections
To check the network connections
Connecting to Wireless LAN
1 Click the Wireless Network Connection
Networks
1 Right-click on the Wireless Network Connection
Connecting to computer-to-computer networks peer-to-peer or ad hoc
Step 1. Setting up a computer-to- computer network
6 Enter the network name e.g. samsung, and unselect ‘The key is provided for meautomatically’. Enter the encryption key in the Network key field, and click OK
icon on the taskbar, and the connection status is displayed
Step 2. Connecting to the configured computer
1 Right-click on the Wireless Network Connection
Select System Software Media User Installation
Wireless Network Setup Using the Wireless LAN Setup Program
Atheros Wireless Network Adapter Device
Perform Network Settings
Using Samsung Network Manager
Easy configuration for your network and printer. p. 89~91
Enabling the movement-free feature. p
IP Settings
6 Select a device and configure IP settings. Then, click Next
5 Select Internet Direct Connection and click Next
Choose Device
Saved Locations Current Place Information Menu
Using the network after moving location
How to Connect the Client to the Server
Sharing Internet Access
IP address setting
How to Set up Sharing Server
Determining whether to use a firewall
Select a network device
4 Select Sharing Client Wireless and click Next
How to Set up the Sharing Client
2 Run Samsung Network Manager on the sharing client computer
To connect to the Internet from the Sharing Client
2 Click Check Auto Diagnosis on the Manage menu
Checking Network Status
1 Run Samsung Network Manager
Before You Start
Connecting with a Modem
Bluetooth Functions
Bluetooth
File Transmission Network Access
Network Access through a Phone Connection Data Sync Synchronization
Double-click My Bluetooth Places icon
Bluetooth Software Setup
3 If the driver installation is complete, the next step proceeds which searches for nearby Bluetooth devices. Since you do not have to search while setting up, click Skip and finish the settings
Exchanging Files between Bluetooth computers
Using Bluetooth
Bluetooth Help
2 In the Select Device window, click a computer to be connected hereafter Computer B
2 Double-click the My Bluetooth Settings
Connecting Keyboard, Mouse, Joystick and Headset devices
View devices in range
Use Instructions
Stopping a Bluetooth device
Establishing an infrared connection
Infrared Communication Optional
Transmitting data through the infrared link
Before You Start
Changing Settings
CyberLink PowerDVD Optional
Using Applications
Samsung Update Plus Optional
Chapter
Before You Start
Introducing Programs
Management Functions
Multi Media Functions
CyberLink PowerDVD Optional
Samsung Battery Manager Optional
Easy Display Manager Optional
Troubleshooting Functions
Easy SpeedUP Manager Optional
SAMSUNG Magic Doctor Optional
Start All Programs CyberLink PowerDVD CyberLink PowerDVD
CyberLink PowerDVD Optional
PlayConfiguration
Before You Start
To update the software and drivers
Samsung Update Plus Optional
2 Click Search and Install Updates and click Search for New Updates
Before You Start
Updates that must be installed separately
Chapter
Settings and Upgrade
Adjusting LCD Brightness Samsung Battery Manager
Adjusting LCD Brightness Using Keyboard
LCD Brightness Control
Battery Manager Samsung Battery Manager
Before You Start
BIOS Setup
Entering the BIOS Setup
The items in the BIOS setup may differ depending on the product
3 After a moment, the BIOS setup screen appears
Setup Menu Help
Setup Items
The BIOS Setup Screen
In the Setup, you have to use the keyboard
System Setup Keys
Setting a Supervisor Password
Setting a Boot Password
In the Set Supervisor Password item, press
Before You Start
Activating the Booting Password
Setting a User Password
Setting up a Hard Disk Drive Password
Deactivating the Password
2 Press Enter on the Boot Device Priority item
Changing the Boot Priority
Before You Start
Upgrading Memory
Adding a Memory Module
Removing a memory module
4 Close the memory compartment cover and fasten the screw
Before You Start
Battery
Installing/Removing the Battery
Checking Battery Residual Amount
Charging Battery
Using Shortcut keys
Viewing in Battery
Using Samsung Battery Manager
Using Battery Longer
Guide to the battery lifecycle
General Mode
Maximum Battery Mode
Maximum Performance Mode
User Settings Mode
3 Select Boot Menu Smart Battery Calibration and press the Enter key
Enabling Battery Calibration
Disabling Unused Devices
Using the Security Lock Port
Chapter
Appendix
Scanning and Curing Viruses
Using McAfee SecurityCenter Optional
Before You Start
1 Click Start All Programs McAfee McAfee SecurityCenter
Diagnosing the System
Using Samsung Magic Doctor Optional
Before You Start
Select Start All Programs Samsung
Before You Start
Reinstalling Software
Running the system software Media
Installing drivers and programs
Windows Related
Questions and Answers
Display Related
QThe system does not shutdown properly
QIn the following cases, the screen blinks or displays noise for a short time This only applies to nVidia graphics card. Click the Graphics Related tab, Change Resolution, Change Display Device, Remove the AC Adapter, Restart the System, Change PowerMizer level
QI cannot set up Dual View properly. For Intel Graphics only
Samsung EDS
Sound Related
QHow to install and uninstall the sound driver
QI cannot hear the modem sound
Modem Related
QHow do I use my modem when dialing from overseas?
QI cannot make a call using an extension line
To use Wake On LAN function
Wired LAN Related
QWake On LAN function
QI cannot find an AP
Wireless LAN Related
View the properties of the corresponding AP in the
Check the AP settings
Check the TCP/IP settings
QFn + Key combination does not work
Games and Programs Related
Q3D game is not executed, or some functions are not working
Click Start Control Panel Performance and
QRunning speed of a game is too slow or fast
QSome part of a game image is not displayed or is displayed in black
QThe game screen is displayed small
QThe game play screen frequently stops and starts
For these games, set the screen resolution to
QThe picture is not displayed properly for some games
1024x768, and the color quality to 16 bit
QI cannot find or connect the headset
Bluetooth
Bluetooth icon Check the version in the General tab
Configuring Sounds and Audio Devices in the Control Panel
Bluetooth icon Check the version in the Hardware tab
QI have connected the headset, but I cannot hear sound normally
QCan I burn a HD DVD disk using the CyberLink DVD Solution?
QCan I burn a HD DVD disk using a general CD-RW or DVD-RW drive?
HD DVD
QIs it compatible with the existing CD/DVD formats?
QCan I burn a Blu-ray disk using the CyberLink DVD Solution CDS?
QCan I burn a Blu-ray disk using a general CD-RW or DVD-RW drive?
Blu-ray
QIs it compatible with the existing CD/DVD formats?
Security Center
QWhen you see a Windows Security Alert icon
Q4GB memory capacity is not properly recognized by Windows
Other Questions
Product Specifications
IntelR PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection Device
Wireless LAN Specifications 802.11ABG Card
Detailed Specifications
Specifications
Standard Output Power
Radio Specifications
RF Band
Supported Channels
Detailed Specifications
Wireless LAN Specifications 802.11ABG/N Card
Specifications
Power
Supported Channels
RF Band
Device
Modulation Scheme
Macrovision Certification
Registered Trademarks
About the Product Capacity Representation Standard
Backup
Glossary
Client
Device Manager
Power Schemes
Hibernation Mode
Firewall
Icon
Quick Launch
Sleep Mode
Server
Share
Windows Media Player
Windows
Index
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