Settings and Upgrade

Chapter 6.

LCD Brightness Control	117
BIOS Setup	118
Entering the BIOS Setup	118
The BIOS Setup Screen	10
Setting a Boot Password	122
Changing the Boot Priority	124
Upgrading Memory	125
Battery	127
Installing/Removing the Battery	127
Charging Battery	18
Checking Battery Residual Amount	18
Using Battery Longer	19
Using the Security Lock Port	132

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Contents

P55 Turning the computer on Turning the computer off Chapter Product Features High Performance Notebook ComputerSophisticated Design for Increased Usability Before You Start User Guide InformationUtilizating the User Guide 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 Eye Position Hand PositionKeep your arm at a right angle as shown by the figure Use Time Break Time Volume Control Headphones and SpeakersIllumination Operation Condition Important Safety Information Safety instructionsSetting Up your System 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 Canada Unintentional Emitter per ICES-003Intentional Emitter per RSS Page European Union European Union CE Marking and Compliance NoticesEuropean Directives Danish EnglishDutch Finnish General BelgiumFrance Weee Symbol Information Front View Overview Status Indicators Right View Left View Back View DC JackSecurity Lock Port 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 Scroll AreaTouchpad Right Button Double-Click Function Moving the cursor on the screenClick Function Right Button Function Drag Function Touchpad Scroll FunctionTouchpad On/Off Function Status Indicator Emergency Hole Eject Button CD DriveInserting and Ejecting a CD 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 Using a Memory Stick Duo, Mini SD and RS-MMC To Insert and Use a Memory CardExample SD Card To remove a memory card To format a memory cardClick Start My computer 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 a TV Connecting to the Monitor portConnecting to the TV Output port Switching the Display Device using the Shortcut Key Viewing Through a MonitorExample Selecting LCD+CRT Dual View Using Dual View to View Extended Screen Deactivating Dual View Mode To move a window between display devices in Dual View modePrimary2 Secondary 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 Using the network after moving location Wireless LAN AP Connection ProceduresView Available Wireless Networks 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 Bluetooth Bluetooth FunctionsSound Output HID Connections 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 Connecting Keyboard, Mouse, Joystick and Headset devices Double-click the My Bluetooth Settings104 View devices in range 105 Stopping a Bluetooth device 106Use Instructions 107 Infrared Communication OptionalEstablishing an infrared connection Transmitting data through the infrared link Changing Settings When unable to establish an infrared communication108 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 Samsung Update Plus Optional To update the software and drivers114 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 Bios Setup Entering the Bios Setup118 Setup Menu Help Setup Items119 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 Changing the Boot Priority Press Enter on the Boot Device Priority item124 Upgrading Memory 125Adding a Memory Module 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 Enabling Battery Calibration 131Disabling Unused Devices 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 Reinstalling Software Running the system software Media136 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 Modem Related 142QI cannot hear the modem sound QI cannot make a call using an extension line QHow do I use my modem when dialing from overseas?143 144 Wired LAN RelatedQWake On LAN function To use Wake On LAN function Wireless LAN Related 145QI cannot find an AP 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 Bluetooth 152QI cannot find or connect the headset 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 Other Questions 158Q4GB memory capacity is not properly recognized by Windows 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 166 167 168 WindowsWindows Media Player 169 Index 170 Contact Samsung World Wide Italy Contatta Samsung 171

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The BIOS Setup Screen