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Samsung P55 manual Using Samsung Magic Doctor Optional, Diagnosing the System, Before You Start

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Using Samsung Magic Doctor (Optional)

Magic Doctor is troubleshooting software provided by Samsung Computer. A user can diagnose system problems via one-click or by selecting diagnostic items.

Before You Start!

The screens used in this manual may differ from actual screens according to the program version.

Diagnosing the System

Select Start > All Programs > Samsung >	When the system status diagnostics are complete,
1 Samsung Magic Doctor > Samsung Magic	3 the diagnostics result appears.
Doctor.
2 Click the Diagnose the System icon.

If a problem has been found, click on Cure for

Samsung Magic Doctor to cure the problem.

The system status diagnostics start.

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Samsung P55 manual Using Samsung Magic Doctor Optional, Diagnosing the System, Before You Start

Contents

User Guide Chapter Getting StartedHigh Performance Notebook Computer Product FeaturesSophisticated Design for Increased Usability Before You Start User Guide InformationUtilizating the User Guide Installation GuideSafety Precaution Notations Text Notations Precautions for Operating System SupportCopyright Icon NotationContents Chapter 2. Using the ComputerChapter 3. Using Microsoft Windows XP Chapter 4. Using the NetworkSafety Precautions Installation RelatedPower Related Do not touch the mains plug or power cord with wet handsDo not unplug the power cord out by pulling the cable only Do not use a damaged or loose mains plug or power cord or power outletUse a wall outlet or multi-plug with a grounding part Usage Related Battery Usage RelatedDo not connect a phone line connected to a digital phone to the modem Upgrade Related Never disassemble the power supply or AC adapterCustody and Movement RelatedUpgrade Related Failing to do so, may cause electric shockInstallation Related Battery Usage RelatedDo not throw or disassemble the battery and do not put it into water Use only a battery authorized by Samsung ElectronicsTake care not to drop the product while using it Usage RelatedDo not place a candle, lighted cigar, etc. over or on the product Do not use a damaged or modified CD/Floppy DiskUpgrade Related Take care when touching the product or partsCheck CDs for cracks and damage prior to use Take care not to throw or drop a computer part or deviceCustody and Movement Related Cautions on Preventing Data Loss Hard Disk ManagementDo not operate or watch the computer while driving a vehicle Take care not to damage the data on a hard disk driveProper Posture Proper Posture During Computer UseAdjust the heights of desks and chairs appropriate to your height Eye Position Hand PositionKeep the monitor or LCD away from your eyes by at least 50cm Keep your arm at a right angle as shown by the figureVolume Control Headphones and Speakers Use Time Break TimeIllumination Operation ConditionSafety instructions Important Safety InformationSetting Up your System The Instruction On Safety Operation of NotePC Care During UseBattery Disposal Replacement Parts and AccessoriesLaser Safety Power Cord Requirements Connect and Disconnect the AC adapterGeneral Requirements Do not unplug the power cord out by pulling the cable onlyWireless Guidance Regulatory Compliance StatementsPage USA and Canada Safety Requirements and Notices Other Wireless DevicesUnited States of America Unintentional Emitter per FCC PartIntentional emitter per FCC Part FCC Part 68 If fitted with a modem device Unintentional Emitter per ICES-003 CanadaIntentional Emitter per RSS Page European Union CE Marking and Compliance Notices European UnionEuropean Directives Translated Statements of Compliance Translated Statements of ComplianceEnglish DanishBelgium GeneralFrance WEEE SYMBOL INFORMATION Correct Disposal of This ProductWaste Electrical & Electronic Equipment CALIFORNIA USA ONLYOverview Front View10 Power Button 6 Status IndicatorsStatus Indicators Wireless LAN6 Power 2 HDDRight View 1 Infrared Port3 CD Drive 2 IEEE 1394 PortLeft View 4 Wired LAN Port1 TV Output Port 2 Monitor PortBack View 2 DC Jack1 USB Port 3 Security Lock PortBottom View 1 Battery Latches4 X-Dock 2 Hard Disk Drive Compartment CoverTurning the Computer On and Off Turning the computer onTurning the computer off Refer to the Installation GuideUsing the computer ChapterKeyboard United Kingdom United StatesShortcut Keys Wireless LAN Touchpad Num Lock Scroll LockFunction RESTVolume Control Screen Brightness ControlNumeric Key Other Function KeysTouchpad Before You StartTouchpad Scroll AreaMoving the cursor on the screen Double-Click FunctionClick Function Right Button FunctionDrag Function Touchpad Scroll FunctionTouchpad On/Off Function MoveCD Drive Inserting and Ejecting a CDStatus Indicator Before You StartBurning a CD HD DVD Supported Disk TypesHD DVD FunctionAbout HD DVD Menu Menu FunctionsBlu-ray Supported Disk TypesBlu-ray Functiondouble-click the CyberLink BD Solution About Blu-rayMenu Menu Functions Multi Card Slot Supported CardsBefore You Start Memory StickTo Insert and Use a Memory Card Example SD CardTo format a memory card To remove a memory card1 Click Start My computer Using the PC Card Slot To insert a cardTo remove a PC card 3 When Stop a Hardware Device dialog box appears, click OKConnecting a Monitor Connecting a Monitor / TVBefore You Start Connecting to the Monitor port Connecting a TVConnecting to the TV Output port Viewing Through a Monitor Switching the Display Device using the Shortcut KeyExample Selecting LCD+CRT Dual View Using Dual View to View Extended Screen Deactivating Dual View Mode 1 Primary2 SecondaryWhat is Digital Output S/PDIF? Using Digital Output S/PDIFBefore You Start Connecting 5.1 Channel Speakers S/PDIF 5.1 Channel Speakers Decoder S/PDIF CableSetting the Sound to Digital Sound Output on the Computer Selecting Digital Output in the DVD Player Program Adjusting the Volume Adjusting the Volume using the KeyboardUsing EDS Adjusting the Volume using the Volume Adjustment Program7 Click Start All Programs Accessories Using RecordersEntertainment Sound Recorder Using Microsoft Windows XP ChapterAbout Microsoft Windows XP Tour Windows XPOr, click Start All Programs Accessories Tour Windows XP Click Start Tour Windows XPHelp and Support Click Start Help and SupportWindows XP Screen Layout DesktopShortcut Icons Start MenuStart Menu Items that are pined to the Start menu User account name All ProgramsFrequently used programs My Documents folder My Computer Control Panel Help and Support SearchWindow Click Start My ComputerMenu Bar Title Bar Toolbar Fast Operation Window Minimize button Close button Maximize button Folder IconControl Panel Running Control PanelPrograms Sounds Speech, and Audio Devices Performance and Maintenance Click Start Control PanelRunning the Control Panel and Regional Options Accessibility Options Security CenterClick Start Control Panel Printers and Other Hardware User Accounts Date, Time LanguageHow to Add a User Account User Account1 Click Start Control Panel 2 Click User Account and Create a new Account in sequenceHow to Switch a User To Delete User AccountClick Switch User 1 Click Start Control Panel User AccountThemes Change the screen resolution Changing Resolution and Color1 Click Start Control Panel Appearance and Using the Network ChapterWired Network Before You StartClick Start Control Panel Network and Internet Connections Network Connection6 Configure IP settings 1 Click Start Control Panel Network and Internet Using both DHCP and a fixed IP simultaneously2 Select Internet Protocol TCP/IP and click Properties Wireless Network Types of Wireless LAN ConnectionsBefore Use AP ConnectionsConnecting to Wireless LAN To check the network connections1 Click the Wireless Network Connection NetworksStep 1. Setting up a computer-to- computer network Connecting to computer-to-computer networks peer-to-peer or ad hoc1 Right-click on the Wireless Network Connection 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 1 Right-click on the Wireless Network Connection Step 2. Connecting to the configured computericon on the taskbar, and the connection status is displayed Atheros Wireless Network Adapter Device Wireless Network Setup Using the Wireless LAN Setup ProgramSelect System Software Media User Installation Using Samsung Network Manager Perform Network SettingsEasy configuration for your network and printer. p. 89~91 Enabling the movement-free feature. p6 Select a device and configure IP settings. Then, click Next IP Settings5 Select Internet Direct Connection and click Next Choose DeviceSaved Locations Current Place Information Menu Using the network after moving location Sharing Internet Access How to Connect the Client to the ServerHow to Set up Sharing Server IP address settingDetermining whether to use a firewall Select a network deviceHow to Set up the Sharing Client 4 Select Sharing Client Wireless and click NextTo connect to the Internet from the Sharing Client 2 Run Samsung Network Manager on the sharing client computer1 Run Samsung Network Manager Checking Network Status2 Click Check Auto Diagnosis on the Manage menu Connecting with a Modem Before You StartBluetooth Bluetooth FunctionsFile Transmission Network Access Network Access through a Phone Connection Data Sync SynchronizationBluetooth Software Setup Double-click My Bluetooth Places icon3 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 Bluetooth Help Using BluetoothExchanging Files between Bluetooth computers 2 In the Select Device window, click a computer to be connected hereafter Computer B Connecting Keyboard, Mouse, Joystick and Headset devices 2 Double-click the My Bluetooth SettingsView devices in range Stopping a Bluetooth device Use InstructionsInfrared Communication Optional Establishing an infrared connectionTransmitting data through the infrared link Before You StartChanging Settings Using Applications CyberLink PowerDVD OptionalSamsung Update Plus Optional ChapterIntroducing Programs Before You StartMulti Media Functions Management Functions CyberLink PowerDVD Optional  Samsung Battery Manager OptionalTroubleshooting Functions  Easy Display Manager Optional Easy SpeedUP Manager Optional  SAMSUNG Magic Doctor OptionalCyberLink PowerDVD Optional Start All Programs CyberLink PowerDVD CyberLink PowerDVDPlayConfiguration Before You StartSamsung Update Plus Optional To update the software and drivers2 Click Search and Install Updates and click Search for New Updates Before You StartUpdates that must be installed separately Settings and Upgrade ChapterAdjusting LCD Brightness Using Keyboard Adjusting LCD Brightness Samsung Battery ManagerLCD Brightness Control Battery Manager Samsung Battery ManagerEntering the BIOS Setup BIOS SetupBefore You Start 3 After a moment, the BIOS setup screen appears The items in the BIOS setup may differ depending on the productSetup Menu Help Setup ItemsThe BIOS Setup Screen System Setup Keys In the Setup, you have to use the keyboardSetting a Boot Password Setting a Supervisor PasswordIn the Set Supervisor Password item, press Before You StartSetting a User Password Activating the Booting PasswordSetting up a Hard Disk Drive Password Deactivating the PasswordChanging the Boot Priority 2 Press Enter on the Boot Device Priority itemAdding a Memory Module Upgrading MemoryBefore You Start 4 Close the memory compartment cover and fasten the screw Removing a memory moduleInstalling/Removing the Battery BatteryBefore You Start Charging Battery Checking Battery Residual AmountUsing Shortcut keys Viewing in BatteryGuide to the battery lifecycle Using Battery LongerUsing Samsung Battery Manager Maximum Battery Mode General ModeMaximum Performance Mode User Settings ModeDisabling Unused Devices Enabling Battery Calibration3 Select Boot Menu Smart Battery Calibration and press the Enter key Using the Security Lock Port Appendix ChapterUsing McAfee SecurityCenter Optional Scanning and Curing VirusesBefore You Start 1 Click Start All Programs McAfee McAfee SecurityCenterUsing Samsung Magic Doctor Optional Diagnosing the SystemBefore You Start Select Start All Programs SamsungRunning the system software Media Reinstalling SoftwareBefore You Start Installing drivers and programs Questions and Answers Windows RelatedDisplay Related QThe system does not shutdown properlyQIn 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 QHow to install and uninstall the sound driver Sound RelatedSamsung EDS Modem Related QI cannot hear the modem soundQI cannot make a call using an extension line QHow do I use my modem when dialing from overseas?QWake On LAN function Wired LAN RelatedTo use Wake On LAN function Wireless LAN Related QI cannot find an APView the properties of the corresponding AP in the Check the AP settings Check the TCP/IP settings Q3D game is not executed, or some functions are not working Games and Programs RelatedQFn + Key combination does not work QRunning speed of a game is too slow or fast Click Start Control Panel Performance andQSome part of a game image is not displayed or is displayed in black QThe game screen is displayed smallFor these games, set the screen resolution to QThe game play screen frequently stops and startsQThe picture is not displayed properly for some games 1024x768, and the color quality to 16 bitBluetooth QI cannot find or connect the headsetConfiguring Sounds and Audio Devices in the Control Panel Bluetooth icon Check the version in the General tabBluetooth icon Check the version in the Hardware tab QI have connected the headset, but I cannot hear sound normallyQCan I burn a HD DVD disk using a general CD-RW or DVD-RW drive? QCan I burn a HD DVD disk using the CyberLink DVD Solution?HD DVD QIs it compatible with the existing CD/DVD formats?QCan I burn a Blu-ray disk using a general CD-RW or DVD-RW drive? QCan I burn a Blu-ray disk using the CyberLink DVD Solution CDS?Blu-ray QIs it compatible with the existing CD/DVD formats?Security Center QWhen you see a Windows Security Alert icon Other Questions Q4GB memory capacity is not properly recognized by WindowsProduct Specifications Wireless LAN Specifications 802.11ABG Card IntelR PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection DeviceDetailed Specifications Specifications Radio Specifications Standard Output PowerRF Band Supported ChannelsWireless LAN Specifications 802.11ABG/N Card Detailed SpecificationsSpecifications PowerRF Band Supported ChannelsDevice Modulation SchemeAbout the Product Capacity Representation Standard Registered TrademarksMacrovision Certification Glossary BackupClient Device ManagerHibernation Mode Power SchemesFirewall IconSleep Mode Quick LaunchServer ShareWindows Windows Media PlayerIndex Contact SAMSUNG WORLD WIDE Customer Care CenterWeb Site U.S.AITALY Contatta SAMSUNG Customer Care CenterWeb Site ITALY

Using Samsung Magic Doctor (Optional)

Diagnosing the System

Select Start > All Programs > Samsung >

1 Samsung Magic Doctor > Samsung Magic

Doctor.