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Samsung P55 manual Connecting a Monitor / TV, Before You Start

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Connecting a Monitor / TV

Using an external display device is useful when you are giving a presentation or watching a video or movie through your TV. The procedures to connect a monitor or TV to the computer and to watch through a connected monitor or TV are described below.

Before You Start!

You have to buy a connection cable additionally.

Connecting a Monitor

Connect the monitor to the Monitor port.

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Samsung P55 manual Connecting a Monitor / TV, Before You Start

Contents

User Guide Chapter Getting StartedHigh Performance Notebook Computer Product FeaturesSophisticated Design for Increased Usability Utilizating the User Guide Before You StartUser Guide Information Installation GuideCopyright Safety Precaution NotationsText Notations Precautions for Operating System Support Icon NotationChapter 3. Using Microsoft Windows XP ContentsChapter 2. Using the Computer Chapter 4. Using the NetworkPower Related Safety PrecautionsInstallation 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 adapterUpgrade Related Custody andMovement Related Failing to do so, may cause electric shockDo not throw or disassemble the battery and do not put it into water Installation RelatedBattery Usage Related Use only a battery authorized by Samsung ElectronicsDo not place a candle, lighted cigar, etc. over or on the product Take care not to drop the product while using itUsage Related Do not use a damaged or modified CD/Floppy DiskCheck CDs for cracks and damage prior to use Upgrade RelatedTake care when touching the product or parts Take care not to throw or drop a computer part or deviceDo not operate or watch the computer while driving a vehicle Custody and Movement RelatedCautions on Preventing Data Loss Hard Disk Management 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 Keep the monitor or LCD away from your eyes by at least 50cm Eye PositionHand Position Keep your arm at a right angle as shown by the figureIllumination Volume Control Headphones and SpeakersUse Time Break Time 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 General Requirements Power Cord RequirementsConnect and Disconnect the AC adapter Do not unplug the power cord out by pulling the cable onlyWireless Guidance Regulatory Compliance StatementsPage United States of America USA and Canada Safety Requirements and NoticesOther Wireless Devices 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 English Translated Statements of ComplianceTranslated Statements of Compliance DanishBelgium GeneralFrance Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment WEEE SYMBOL INFORMATIONCorrect Disposal of This Product CALIFORNIA USA ONLY10 Power Button OverviewFront View 6 Status Indicators6 Power Status IndicatorsWireless LAN 2 HDD3 CD Drive Right View1 Infrared Port 2 IEEE 1394 Port1 TV Output Port Left View4 Wired LAN Port 2 Monitor Port1 USB Port Back View2 DC Jack 3 Security Lock Port4 X-Dock Bottom View1 Battery Latches 2 Hard Disk Drive Compartment CoverTurning the computer off Turning the Computer On and OffTurning the computer on Refer to the Installation GuideUsing the computer ChapterKeyboard United Kingdom United StatesFunction Shortcut KeysWireless LAN Touchpad Num Lock Scroll Lock RESTNumeric Key Volume ControlScreen Brightness Control Other Function KeysTouchpad TouchpadBefore You Start Scroll AreaClick Function Moving the cursor on the screenDouble-Click Function Right Button FunctionTouchpad On/Off Function Drag FunctionTouchpad Scroll Function MoveStatus Indicator CD DriveInserting and Ejecting a CD Before You StartBurning a CD HD DVD HD DVDSupported Disk Types FunctionAbout HD DVD Menu Menu FunctionsBlu-ray Blu-raySupported Disk Types Functiondouble-click the CyberLink BD Solution About Blu-rayMenu Menu Functions Before You Start Multi Card SlotSupported Cards Memory StickTo Insert and Use a Memory Card Example SD CardTo format a memory card To remove a memory card1 Click Start My computer To remove a PC card Using the PC Card SlotTo insert a 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 Using EDS Adjusting the VolumeAdjusting the Volume using the Keyboard Adjusting the Volume using the Volume Adjustment Program7 Click Start All Programs Accessories Using RecordersEntertainment Sound Recorder Using Microsoft Windows XP ChapterOr, click Start All Programs Accessories Tour Windows XP About Microsoft Windows XPTour Windows XP Click Start Tour Windows XPHelp and Support Click Start Help and SupportShortcut Icons Windows XP Screen LayoutDesktop Start MenuFrequently used programs Start MenuItems that are pined to the Start menu User account name All Programs My Documents folder My Computer Control Panel Help and Support SearchMenu Bar Title Bar Toolbar Fast Operation Window WindowClick Start My Computer Minimize button Close button Maximize button Folder IconPrograms Sounds Speech, and Audio Devices Performance and Maintenance Control PanelRunning Control Panel Click Start Control PanelClick Start Control Panel Running the Control Paneland Regional Options Accessibility Options Security Center Printers and Other Hardware User Accounts Date, Time Language1 Click Start Control Panel How to Add a User AccountUser Account 2 Click User Account and Create a new Account in sequenceClick Switch User How to Switch a UserTo Delete User Account 1 Click Start Control Panel User AccountThemes Change the screen resolution Changing Resolution and Color1 Click Start Control Panel Appearance and Using the Network ChapterClick Start Control Panel Network and Internet Wired NetworkBefore You Start 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 Before Use Wireless NetworkTypes of Wireless LAN Connections AP Connections1 Click the Wireless Network Connection Connecting to Wireless LANTo check the network connections 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 Easy configuration for your network and printer. p. 89~91 Using Samsung Network ManagerPerform Network Settings Enabling the movement-free feature. p5 Select Internet Direct Connection and click Next 6 Select a device and configure IP settings. Then, click NextIP Settings Choose DeviceSaved Locations Current Place Information Menu Using the network after moving location Sharing Internet Access How to Connect the Client to the ServerDetermining whether to use a firewall How to Set up Sharing ServerIP address setting 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 StartFile Transmission Network Access BluetoothBluetooth Functions 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 InstructionsTransmitting data through the infrared link Infrared Communication OptionalEstablishing an infrared connection Before You StartChanging Settings Samsung Update Plus Optional Using ApplicationsCyberLink PowerDVD Optional ChapterIntroducing Programs Before You Start CyberLink PowerDVD Optional Multi Media FunctionsManagement Functions  Samsung Battery Manager Optional Easy SpeedUP Manager Optional Troubleshooting Functions Easy Display Manager Optional  SAMSUNG Magic Doctor OptionalPlayConfiguration CyberLink PowerDVD OptionalStart All Programs CyberLink PowerDVD CyberLink PowerDVD Before You Start2 Click Search and Install Updates and click Search for New Updates Samsung Update Plus OptionalTo update the software and drivers Before You StartUpdates that must be installed separately Settings and Upgrade ChapterLCD Brightness Control Adjusting LCD Brightness Using KeyboardAdjusting LCD Brightness Samsung Battery Manager Battery Manager Samsung Battery ManagerEntering the BIOS Setup BIOS SetupBefore You Start Setup Menu Help 3 After a moment, the BIOS setup screen appearsThe items in the BIOS setup may differ depending on the product Setup ItemsThe BIOS Setup Screen System Setup Keys In the Setup, you have to use the keyboardIn the Set Supervisor Password item, press Setting a Boot PasswordSetting a Supervisor Password Before You StartSetting up a Hard Disk Drive Password Setting a User PasswordActivating the Booting 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 Using Shortcut keys Charging BatteryChecking Battery Residual Amount Viewing in BatteryGuide to the battery lifecycle Using Battery LongerUsing Samsung Battery Manager Maximum Performance Mode Maximum Battery ModeGeneral 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 ChapterBefore You Start Using McAfee SecurityCenter OptionalScanning and Curing Viruses 1 Click Start All Programs McAfee McAfee SecurityCenterBefore You Start Using Samsung Magic Doctor OptionalDiagnosing the System Select Start All Programs SamsungRunning the system software Media Reinstalling SoftwareBefore You Start Installing drivers and programs Display Related Questions and AnswersWindows 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 QSome part of a game image is not displayed or is displayed in black QRunning speed of a game is too slow or fastClick Start Control Panel Performance and QThe game screen is displayed smallQThe picture is not displayed properly for some games For these games, set the screen resolution toQThe game play screen frequently stops and starts 1024x768, and the color quality to 16 bitBluetooth QI cannot find or connect the headsetBluetooth icon Check the version in the Hardware tab Configuring Sounds and Audio Devices in the Control PanelBluetooth icon Check the version in the General tab QI have connected the headset, but I cannot hear sound normallyHD DVD QCan 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? QIs it compatible with the existing CD/DVD formats?Blu-ray 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? 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 Detailed Specifications Wireless LAN Specifications 802.11ABG CardIntelR PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection Device SpecificationsRF Band  Radio SpecificationsStandard Output Power Supported ChannelsSpecifications Wireless LAN Specifications 802.11ABG/N CardDetailed Specifications PowerDevice RF BandSupported Channels Modulation SchemeAbout the Product Capacity Representation Standard Registered TrademarksMacrovision Certification Client GlossaryBackup Device ManagerFirewall Hibernation ModePower Schemes IconServer Sleep ModeQuick Launch ShareWindows Windows Media PlayerIndex Web Site Contact SAMSUNG WORLD WIDECustomer Care Center U.S.AWeb Site ITALY Contatta SAMSUNGCustomer Care Center ITALY