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Samsung P55 manual Reinstalling Software, Running the system software Media, Before You Start

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Reinstalling Software

Reinstalling Software

If you have reinstalled the Windows operating system, or the system and program do not operate properly, you can re-install the driver and program using the system software Media.

Before You Start!

This computer is optimized for Microsoft Windows XP, therefore drivers for other operating systems are not included on the System Software Media.

Running the system software Media

Insert the system software Media into the CD-ROM drive. The initial screen appears automatically.

■ Minimum Installation: This displays the components (driver, Windows programs,etc) that, if not installed, may cause problems with the system performance.You can install only required components.

■ Custom Installation: You can customize the installation of drivers and programs.

■Standard Installation: This displays a list of drivers or programs that are not currently installed on your computer from the system software Media provided.All necessary components are installed using the factory defaults.

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Samsung P55 manual Reinstalling Software, Running the system software Media, Before You Start

Contents

User Guide Getting Started ChapterSophisticated Design for Increased Usability Product FeaturesHigh Performance Notebook Computer User Guide Information Before You StartUtilizating the User Guide Installation GuideText Notations Precautions for Operating System Support Safety Precaution NotationsCopyright Icon NotationChapter 2. Using the Computer ContentsChapter 3. Using Microsoft Windows XP Chapter 4. Using the NetworkInstallation Related Safety PrecautionsPower Related Do not touch the mains plug or power cord with wet handsUse a wall outlet or multi-plug with a grounding part Do not use a damaged or loose mains plug or power cord or power outletDo 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 RelatedUsage Related Never disassemble the power supply or AC adapter Upgrade RelatedMovement Related Custody andUpgrade Related Failing to do so, may cause electric shockBattery Usage Related Installation RelatedDo not throw or disassemble the battery and do not put it into water Use only a battery authorized by Samsung ElectronicsUsage Related Take care not to drop the product while using itDo not place a candle, lighted cigar, etc. over or on the product Do not use a damaged or modified CD/Floppy DiskTake care when touching the product or parts Upgrade RelatedCheck CDs for cracks and damage prior to use Take care not to throw or drop a computer part or deviceCautions on Preventing Data Loss Hard Disk Management Custody and Movement RelatedDo not operate or watch the computer while driving a vehicle Take care not to damage the data on a hard disk driveAdjust the heights of desks and chairs appropriate to your height Proper Posture During Computer UseProper Posture Hand Position Eye PositionKeep the monitor or LCD away from your eyes by at least 50cm Keep your arm at a right angle as shown by the figureUse Time Break Time Volume Control Headphones and SpeakersIllumination Operation ConditionSetting Up your System Important Safety InformationSafety instructions Care During Use The Instruction On Safety Operation of NotePCLaser Safety Replacement Parts and AccessoriesBattery Disposal Connect and Disconnect the AC adapter Power Cord RequirementsGeneral Requirements Do not unplug the power cord out by pulling the cable onlyRegulatory Compliance Statements Wireless GuidancePage Other Wireless Devices USA and Canada Safety Requirements and NoticesUnited States of America Unintentional Emitter per FCC PartIntentional emitter per FCC Part FCC Part 68 If fitted with a modem device Intentional Emitter per RSS CanadaUnintentional Emitter per ICES-003 Page European Directives European UnionEuropean Union CE Marking and Compliance Notices Translated Statements of Compliance Translated Statements of ComplianceEnglish DanishFrance GeneralBelgium Correct Disposal of This Product WEEE SYMBOL INFORMATIONWaste Electrical & Electronic Equipment CALIFORNIA USA ONLYFront View Overview10 Power Button 6 Status IndicatorsWireless LAN Status Indicators6 Power 2 HDD1 Infrared Port Right View3 CD Drive 2 IEEE 1394 Port4 Wired LAN Port Left View1 TV Output Port 2 Monitor Port2 DC Jack Back View1 USB Port 3 Security Lock Port1 Battery Latches Bottom View4 X-Dock 2 Hard Disk Drive Compartment CoverTurning the computer on Turning the Computer On and OffTurning the computer off Refer to the Installation GuideChapter Using the computerUnited Kingdom United States KeyboardWireless LAN Touchpad Num Lock Scroll Lock Shortcut KeysFunction RESTScreen Brightness Control Volume ControlNumeric Key Other Function KeysBefore You Start TouchpadTouchpad Scroll AreaDouble-Click Function Moving the cursor on the screenClick Function Right Button FunctionTouchpad Scroll Function Drag FunctionTouchpad On/Off Function MoveInserting and Ejecting a CD CD DriveStatus Indicator Before You StartBurning a CD Supported Disk Types HD DVDHD DVD FunctionMenu Menu Functions About HD DVDSupported Disk Types Blu-rayBlu-ray FunctionMenu Menu Functions About Blu-raydouble-click the CyberLink BD Solution Supported Cards Multi Card SlotBefore You Start Memory StickExample SD Card To Insert and Use a Memory Card1 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 3 When Stop a Hardware Device dialog box appears, click OKBefore You Start Connecting a Monitor / TVConnecting a Monitor 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 1 Primary2 Secondary Deactivating Dual View ModeBefore You Start Using Digital Output S/PDIFWhat is Digital Output S/PDIF? S/PDIF 5.1 Channel Speakers Decoder S/PDIF Cable Connecting 5.1 Channel SpeakersSetting 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 VolumeUsing EDS Adjusting the Volume using the Volume Adjustment ProgramEntertainment Sound Recorder Using Recorders7 Click Start All Programs Accessories Chapter Using Microsoft Windows XPTour Windows XP About Microsoft Windows XPOr, click Start All Programs Accessories Tour Windows XP Click Start Tour Windows XPClick Start Help and Support Help and SupportDesktop Windows XP Screen LayoutShortcut Icons Start MenuItems that are pined to the Start menu User account name All Programs Start MenuFrequently used programs My Documents folder My Computer Control Panel Help and Support SearchClick Start My Computer WindowMenu Bar Title Bar Toolbar Fast Operation Window Minimize button Close button Maximize button Folder IconRunning Control Panel Control PanelPrograms Sounds Speech, and Audio Devices Performance and Maintenance Click Start Control Paneland Regional Options Accessibility Options Security Center Running the Control PanelClick Start Control Panel Printers and Other Hardware User Accounts Date, Time LanguageUser Account How to Add a User Account1 Click Start Control Panel 2 Click User Account and Create a new Account in sequenceTo Delete User Account How to Switch a UserClick Switch User 1 Click Start Control Panel User Account1 Click Start Control Panel Appearance and Changing Resolution and ColorThemes Change the screen resolution Chapter Using the NetworkBefore You Start Wired NetworkClick Start Control Panel Network and Internet Connections Network Connection6 Configure IP settings 2 Select Internet Protocol TCP/IP and click Properties Using both DHCP and a fixed IP simultaneously1 Click Start Control Panel Network and Internet Types of Wireless LAN Connections Wireless NetworkBefore Use AP ConnectionsTo check the network connections Connecting to Wireless LAN1 Click the Wireless Network Connection Networks1 Right-click on the Wireless Network Connection Connecting to computer-to-computer networks peer-to-peer or ad hocStep 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 computer1 Right-click on the Wireless Network Connection Select System Software Media User Installation Wireless Network Setup Using the Wireless LAN Setup ProgramAtheros Wireless Network Adapter Device Perform Network Settings Using Samsung Network ManagerEasy configuration for your network and printer. p. 89~91 Enabling the movement-free feature. pIP Settings 6 Select a device and configure IP settings. Then, click Next5 Select Internet Direct Connection and click Next Choose DeviceSaved Locations Current Place Information Menu Using the network after moving location How to Connect the Client to the Server Sharing Internet AccessIP address setting How to Set up Sharing ServerDetermining whether to use a firewall Select a network device4 Select Sharing Client Wireless and click Next How to Set up the Sharing Client2 Run Samsung Network Manager on the sharing client computer To connect to the Internet from the Sharing Client2 Click Check Auto Diagnosis on the Manage menu Checking Network Status1 Run Samsung Network Manager Before You Start Connecting with a ModemBluetooth Functions BluetoothFile Transmission Network Access Network Access through a Phone Connection Data Sync SynchronizationDouble-click My Bluetooth Places icon Bluetooth Software Setup3 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 BluetoothBluetooth 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 devicesView devices in range Use Instructions Stopping a Bluetooth deviceEstablishing an infrared connection Infrared Communication OptionalTransmitting data through the infrared link Before You StartChanging Settings CyberLink PowerDVD Optional Using ApplicationsSamsung Update Plus Optional ChapterBefore You Start Introducing ProgramsManagement Functions Multi Media Functions CyberLink PowerDVD Optional  Samsung Battery Manager Optional Easy Display Manager Optional Troubleshooting Functions Easy SpeedUP Manager Optional  SAMSUNG Magic Doctor OptionalStart All Programs CyberLink PowerDVD CyberLink PowerDVD CyberLink PowerDVD OptionalPlayConfiguration Before You StartTo update the software and drivers Samsung Update Plus Optional2 Click Search and Install Updates and click Search for New Updates Before You StartUpdates that must be installed separately Chapter Settings and UpgradeAdjusting LCD Brightness Samsung Battery Manager Adjusting LCD Brightness Using KeyboardLCD Brightness Control Battery Manager Samsung Battery ManagerBefore You Start BIOS SetupEntering the BIOS Setup The items in the BIOS setup may differ depending on the product 3 After a moment, the BIOS setup screen appearsSetup Menu Help Setup ItemsThe BIOS Setup Screen In the Setup, you have to use the keyboard System Setup KeysSetting a Supervisor Password Setting a Boot PasswordIn the Set Supervisor Password item, press Before You StartActivating the Booting Password Setting a User PasswordSetting up a Hard Disk Drive Password Deactivating the Password2 Press Enter on the Boot Device Priority item Changing the Boot PriorityBefore You Start Upgrading MemoryAdding a Memory Module Removing a memory module 4 Close the memory compartment cover and fasten the screwBefore You Start BatteryInstalling/Removing the Battery Checking Battery Residual Amount Charging BatteryUsing Shortcut keys Viewing in BatteryUsing Samsung Battery Manager Using Battery LongerGuide to the battery lifecycle General Mode Maximum Battery ModeMaximum Performance Mode User Settings Mode3 Select Boot Menu Smart Battery Calibration and press the Enter key Enabling Battery CalibrationDisabling Unused Devices Using the Security Lock Port Chapter AppendixScanning and Curing Viruses Using McAfee SecurityCenter OptionalBefore You Start 1 Click Start All Programs McAfee McAfee SecurityCenterDiagnosing the System Using Samsung Magic Doctor OptionalBefore You Start Select Start All Programs SamsungBefore You Start Reinstalling SoftwareRunning the system software Media Installing drivers and programs Windows Related Questions and AnswersDisplay 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 Samsung EDS Sound RelatedQHow to install and uninstall the sound driver QI cannot hear the modem sound Modem RelatedQHow do I use my modem when dialing from overseas? QI cannot make a call using an extension lineTo use Wake On LAN function Wired LAN RelatedQWake On LAN function QI cannot find an AP Wireless LAN RelatedView 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 RelatedQ3D 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 fastQSome part of a game image is not displayed or is displayed in black QThe game screen is displayed smallQThe game play screen frequently stops and starts For these games, set the screen resolution toQThe picture is not displayed properly for some games 1024x768, and the color quality to 16 bitQI cannot find or connect the headset BluetoothBluetooth icon Check the version in the General tab Configuring Sounds and Audio Devices in the Control PanelBluetooth 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 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 QuestionsProduct Specifications IntelR PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection Device Wireless LAN Specifications 802.11ABG CardDetailed Specifications SpecificationsStandard Output Power  Radio SpecificationsRF Band Supported ChannelsDetailed Specifications Wireless LAN Specifications 802.11ABG/N CardSpecifications PowerSupported Channels RF BandDevice Modulation SchemeMacrovision Certification Registered TrademarksAbout the Product Capacity Representation Standard Backup GlossaryClient Device ManagerPower Schemes Hibernation ModeFirewall IconQuick Launch Sleep ModeServer ShareWindows Media Player WindowsIndex Customer Care Center Contact SAMSUNG WORLD WIDEWeb Site U.S.ACustomer Care Center ITALY Contatta SAMSUNGWeb Site ITALY