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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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Contents

P55 Chapter Turning the computer on Turning the computer off High Performance Notebook Computer Product FeaturesSophisticated Design for Increased Usability User Guide Information Before You StartUtilizating the User Guide Safety Precaution Notations Text Notations Precautions for Operating System SupportCopyright Icon Notation Description Contents Safety Precautions Installation Related Power RelatedDo not touch the mains plug or power cord with wet hands Keep the plastic bags out of the reach of children Do not unplug the power cord out by pulling the cable only Use a wall outlet or multi-plug with a grounding part Battery Usage Related Upgrade Related Never disassemble the power supply or AC adapter Upgrade Related Custody Movement Related Installation Related Use only a battery authorized by Samsung ElectronicsDo not place a heavy object over the product Dispose of worn-out batteries properly Take care not to drop the product while using it Usage RelatedDo not use a damaged or modified CD/Floppy Disk Do not insert your fingers into the PC Card Slot Take care when touching the product or parts Check CDs for cracks and damage prior to useTake care not to throw or drop a computer part or device Use parts authorized by Samsung Electronics only Custody and Movement Related Take care not to damage the data on a hard disk drive Proper Posture During Computer Use Proper Posture Hand Position Eye PositionKeep your arm at a right angle as shown by the figure Volume Control Headphones and Speakers Use Time Break TimeIllumination Operation Condition Safety instructions Important Safety InformationSetting Up your System Instruction On Safety Operation of NotePC Care During Use Replacement Parts and Accessories Battery DisposalLaser Safety Laser Safety Note Power Cord Requirements Connect and Disconnect the AC adapterGeneral Requirements Requirements listed below are applicable to all countries Wireless Guidance Regulatory Compliance StatementsPage USA and Canada Safety Requirements and Notices United States of AmericaUnintentional Emitter per FCC Part Explosive Device Proximity Warning Intentional emitter per FCC Part FCC Statement for Wireless LAN use 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 English DanishDutch Finnish Belgium GeneralFrance Weee Symbol Information Overview Front View Status Indicators Right View Left View DC Jack Back ViewSecurity Lock Port Battery Latches Bottom ViewDock Hard Disk Drive Compartment Cover Memory Compartment Cover Refer to the Installation Guide Turning the Computer On and OffTurning the computer on Turning the computer off Click Turn Off Computer Chapter Keyboard United Kingdom United States Shortcut Keys Volume Control Screen Brightness ControlNumeric Key Other Function Keys Scroll Area TouchpadTouchpad Right Button Moving the cursor on the screen Double-Click FunctionClick Function Right Button Function Touchpad Scroll Function Drag FunctionTouchpad On/Off Function CD Drive Status Indicator Emergency Hole Eject ButtonInserting and Ejecting a CD Burning a CD HD DVD Supported Disk Types About HD DVD Menu Menu Functions Blu-ray Blu-rayMbps 1920 X About Blu-ray Multi Card Slot Supported CardsMemory Stick Memory Stick Pro SD Card MMC plus XD Card To Insert and Use a Memory Card Using a Memory Stick Duo, Mini SD and RS-MMCExample SD Card To format a memory card To remove a memory cardClick Start My computer Using the PC Card Slot To insert a cardTo remove a PC card ExpressCard Slot Pcmcia Card Slot Connecting a Monitor / TV Connecting a Monitor 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 To move a window between display devices in Dual View mode Deactivating Dual View ModePrimary2 Secondary Using Digital Output S/PDIF What is Digital Output S/PDIF? Connecting 5.1 Channel Speakers Channel Speakers Decoder Pdif Cable Setting 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 Keyboard Using Recorders Click the Record button to perform recording Chapter About Microsoft Windows XP Tour Windows XP Help and Support Click Start Help and Support Windows XP Screen Layout Desktop Start Menu What is a Drive? What is a Folder?What is a File? How to View the Entire Drive Structure Control Panel Running Control Panel Running the Control Panel How to Add a User Account User Account To Delete User Account How to Switch a User Click Switch 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 Wireless Network Types of Wireless LAN ConnectionsAP Connections Small Office Network Connecting to Wireless LAN Click the Wireless Network ConnectionTo check the network connections Networks Setting up a computer-to- computer network Right-click on the Wireless Network ConnectionPage Connecting to the configured computer Wireless Network Setup Using the Wireless LAN Setup Program Atheros Wireless Network Adapter Device Using Samsung Network Manager Perform Network SettingsEasy Internet configuration. p Easy check-up for the network connection status. p IP Settings Select Internet Direct Connection and click NextChoose Device Get IP Automatically Saved Locations Current Place Information Menu Wireless LAN AP Connection Procedures Using the network after moving locationView Available Wireless Networks Sharing Internet Access How to Connect the Client to the ServerSharing 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 To connect to the Internet from the Sharing Client Run Samsung Network Manager on the sharing client computer Checking Network Status Connecting with a Modem Bluetooth Functions BluetoothSound Output HID Connections Bluetooth Software Setup Double-clickMy Bluetooth Places icon100 Laptop for the Computer Type field 101 Using Bluetooth Bluetooth HelpExchanging Files between Bluetooth computers 102 103 Double-click the My Bluetooth Settings Connecting Keyboard, Mouse, Joystick and Headset devices104 105 View devices in range 106 Stopping a Bluetooth deviceUse Instructions Infrared Communication Optional 107Establishing an infrared connection Transmitting data through the infrared link When unable to establish an infrared communication Changing Settings108 Using Applications Introducing Programs 110  CyberLink PowerDVD Optional  Samsung Battery Manager Optional111 Multi Media Functions Troubleshooting Functions 112 Easy Display Manager Optional  Easy SpeedUP Manager Optional CyberLink PowerDVD Optional Start All Programs CyberLink PowerDVD CyberLink PowerDVDPlayConfiguration 113 To update the software and drivers Samsung Update Plus Optional114 Updates that must be installed separately 115 Settings and Upgrade Entering the Bios Setup 118 Bios Setup Screen Adjusting LCD Brightness Using Keyboard Adjusting LCD Brightness Samsung Battery ManagerLCD Brightness Control 117 Entering the Bios Setup Bios Setup118 Setup Items Setup Menu Help119 Bios Setup Screen 120 System Setup Keys 121Up & Down Keys F5/F6 Left & Right Keys Enter F10 Setting a Boot Password Setting a Supervisor PasswordSet Supervisor Password item, press Enter 122 Setting a User Password Activating the Booting PasswordSetting up a Hard Disk Drive Password Deactivating the Password Press Enter on the Boot Device Priority item Changing the Boot Priority124 125 Upgrading MemoryAdding a Memory Module 126 Removing a memory module Battery Installing/Removing the BatteryPrecautions 127 Charging Battery Checking Battery Residual AmountUsing Shortcut keys Viewing in Battery Using Battery Longer Guide to the battery lifecycleUsing Samsung Battery Manager 129 Maximum Battery Mode General ModeMaximum Performance Mode User Settings Mode 131 Enabling Battery CalibrationDisabling Unused Devices Using the Security Lock Port 132 Appendix Using McAfee SecurityCenter Optional 134Scanning and Curing Viruses Click Start All Programs McAfee McAfee SecurityCenter Using Samsung Magic Doctor Optional Diagnosing the System135 Select Start All Programs Samsung Running the system software Media Reinstalling Software136 Installing drivers and programs 137 Questions and Answers Windows RelatedDisplay Related 138 139 QI cannot set up Dual View properly. For Intel Graphics only 140 QHow to install and uninstall the sound driver Sound Related141 Samsung EDS 142 Modem RelatedQI cannot hear the modem sound QHow do I use my modem when dialing from overseas? QI cannot make a call using an extension line143 Wired LAN Related 144QWake On LAN function To use Wake On LAN function 145 Wireless LAN RelatedQI cannot find an AP Check the authentication type 146 Check the AP settings 147 Check the TCP/IP settings 148 Games and Programs Related 149Q3D game is not executed, or some functions are not working QFn + Key combination does not work 150 QRunning speed of a game is too slow or fastQThe game screen is displayed small Intel Graphics 151 QThe game play screen frequently stops and startsQThe picture is not displayed properly for some games QGame play is not displayed smoothly on the screen 152 BluetoothQI cannot find or connect the headset Configuring Sounds and Audio Devices Control Panel Bluetooth icon Check the version in the General tabBluetooth icon Check the version in the Hardware tab 153 154 155 QCan I play an HD-DVD title? Security Center 156 157 158 Other QuestionsQ4GB memory capacity is not properly recognized by Windows Product Specifications 159 Wireless LAN Specifications 802.11ABG Card 160 161 Wireless LAN Specifications 802.11ABG/N Card 162 163 164 Registered TrademarksAbout the Product Capacity Representation Standard Macrovision Certification Glossary 165 166 167 Windows 168Windows Media Player Index 169 Contact Samsung World Wide 170 171 Italy Contatta Samsung

Using Samsung Magic Doctor (Optional)

Before You Start!

Diagnosing the System

Select Start > All Programs > Samsung >

1 Samsung Magic Doctor > Samsung Magic

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