User Guide
Getting Started
Chapter
Product Features
High Performance Notebook Computer
Sophisticated Design for Increased Usability
Installation Guide
Before You Start
User Guide Information
Utilizating the User Guide
Icon Notation
Safety Precaution Notations
Text Notations Precautions for Operating System Support
Copyright
Chapter 4. Using the Network
Contents
Chapter 2. Using the Computer
Chapter 3. Using Microsoft Windows XP
Do not touch the mains plug or power cord with wet hands
Safety Precautions
Installation Related
Power Related
Do not use a damaged or loose mains plug or power cord or power outlet
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
Usage Related
Do not connect a phone line connected to a digital phone to the modem
Never disassemble the power supply or AC adapter
Upgrade Related
Failing to do so, may cause electric shock
Custody and
Movement Related
Upgrade Related
Use only a battery authorized by Samsung Electronics
Installation Related
Battery Usage Related
Do not throw or disassemble the battery and do not put it into water
Do not use a damaged or modified CD/Floppy Disk
Take care not to drop the product while using it
Usage Related
Do not place a candle, lighted cigar, etc. over or on the product
Take care not to throw or drop a computer part or device
Upgrade Related
Take care when touching the product or parts
Check CDs for cracks and damage prior to use
Take care not to damage the data on a hard disk drive
Custody and Movement Related
Cautions on Preventing Data Loss Hard Disk Management
Do not operate or watch the computer while driving a vehicle
Proper Posture During Computer Use
Proper Posture
Adjust the heights of desks and chairs appropriate to your height
Keep your arm at a right angle as shown by the figure
Eye Position
Hand Position
Keep the monitor or LCD away from your eyes by at least 50cm
Operation Condition
Volume Control Headphones and Speakers
Use Time Break Time
Illumination
Important Safety Information
Safety instructions
Setting Up your System
Care During Use
The Instruction On Safety Operation of NotePC
Replacement Parts and Accessories
Battery Disposal
Laser Safety
Do not unplug the power cord out by pulling the cable only
Power Cord Requirements
Connect and Disconnect the AC adapter
General Requirements
Regulatory Compliance Statements
Wireless Guidance
Page
Unintentional Emitter per FCC Part
USA and Canada Safety Requirements and Notices
Other Wireless Devices
United States of America
Intentional emitter per FCC Part
FCC Part 68 If fitted with a modem device
Canada
Unintentional Emitter per ICES-003
Intentional Emitter per RSS
Page
European Union
European Union CE Marking and Compliance Notices
European Directives
Danish
Translated Statements of Compliance
Translated Statements of Compliance
English
General
Belgium
France
CALIFORNIA USA ONLY
WEEE SYMBOL INFORMATION
Correct Disposal of This Product
Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment
6 Status Indicators
Overview
Front View
10 Power Button
2 HDD
Status Indicators
Wireless LAN
6 Power
2 IEEE 1394 Port
Right View
1 Infrared Port
3 CD Drive
2 Monitor Port
Left View
4 Wired LAN Port
1 TV Output Port
3 Security Lock Port
Back View
2 DC Jack
1 USB Port
2 Hard Disk Drive Compartment Cover
Bottom View
1 Battery Latches
4 X-Dock
Refer to the Installation Guide
Turning the Computer On and Off
Turning the computer on
Turning the computer off
Chapter
Using the computer
United Kingdom United States
Keyboard
REST
Shortcut Keys
Wireless LAN Touchpad Num Lock Scroll Lock
Function
Other Function Keys
Volume Control
Screen Brightness Control
Numeric Key
Scroll Area
Touchpad
Before You Start
Touchpad
Right Button Function
Moving the cursor on the screen
Double-Click Function
Click Function
Move
Drag Function
Touchpad Scroll Function
Touchpad On/Off Function
Before You Start
CD Drive
Inserting and Ejecting a CD
Status Indicator
Burning a CD
Function
HD DVD
Supported Disk Types
HD DVD
Menu Menu Functions
About HD DVD
Function
Blu-ray
Supported Disk Types
Blu-ray
About Blu-ray
double-click the CyberLink BD Solution
Menu Menu Functions
Memory Stick
Multi Card Slot
Supported Cards
Before You Start
Example SD Card
To Insert and Use a Memory Card
To remove a memory card
To format a memory card
1 Click Start My computer
3 When Stop a Hardware Device dialog box appears, click OK
Using the PC Card Slot
To insert a card
To remove a PC card
Connecting a Monitor / TV
Connecting a Monitor
Before You Start
Connecting a TV
Connecting to the Monitor port
Connecting to the TV Output port
Switching the Display Device using the Shortcut Key
Viewing Through a Monitor
Example Selecting LCD+CRT Dual View
Using Dual View to View Extended Screen
1 Primary2 Secondary
Deactivating Dual View Mode
Using Digital Output S/PDIF
What is Digital Output S/PDIF?
Before You Start
S/PDIF 5.1 Channel Speakers Decoder S/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 Volume Adjustment Program
Adjusting the Volume
Adjusting the Volume using the Keyboard
Using EDS
Using Recorders
7 Click Start All Programs Accessories
Entertainment Sound Recorder
Chapter
Using Microsoft Windows XP
Click Start Tour Windows XP
About Microsoft Windows XP
Tour Windows XP
Or, click Start All Programs Accessories Tour Windows XP
Click Start Help and Support
Help and Support
Start Menu
Windows XP Screen Layout
Desktop
Shortcut Icons
My Documents folder My Computer Control Panel Help and Support Search
Start Menu
Items that are pined to the Start menu User account name All Programs
Frequently used programs
Minimize button Close button Maximize button Folder Icon
Window
Click Start My Computer
Menu Bar Title Bar Toolbar Fast Operation Window
Click Start Control Panel
Control Panel
Running Control Panel
Programs Sounds Speech, and Audio Devices Performance and Maintenance
Printers and Other Hardware User Accounts Date, Time Language
Running the Control Panel
and Regional Options Accessibility Options Security Center
Click Start Control Panel
2 Click User Account and Create a new Account in sequence
How to Add a User Account
User Account
1 Click Start Control Panel
1 Click Start Control Panel User Account
How to Switch a User
To Delete User Account
Click Switch User
Changing Resolution and Color
Themes Change the screen resolution
1 Click Start Control Panel Appearance and
Chapter
Using the Network
Connections Network Connection
Wired Network
Before You Start
Click Start Control Panel Network and Internet
6 Configure IP settings
Using both DHCP and a fixed IP simultaneously
1 Click Start Control Panel Network and Internet
2 Select Internet Protocol TCP/IP and click Properties
AP Connections
Wireless Network
Types of Wireless LAN Connections
Before Use
Networks
Connecting to Wireless LAN
To check the network connections
1 Click the Wireless Network Connection
Connecting to computer-to-computer networks peer-to-peer or ad hoc
Step 1. Setting up a computer-to- computer network
1 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
Step 2. Connecting to the configured computer
1 Right-click on the Wireless Network Connection
icon on the taskbar, and the connection status is displayed
Wireless Network Setup Using the Wireless LAN Setup Program
Atheros Wireless Network Adapter Device
Select System Software Media User Installation
Enabling the movement-free feature. p
Using Samsung Network Manager
Perform Network Settings
Easy configuration for your network and printer. p. 89~91
Choose Device
6 Select a device and configure IP settings. Then, click Next
IP Settings
5 Select Internet Direct Connection and click Next
Saved Locations Current Place Information Menu
Using the network after moving location
How to Connect the Client to the Server
Sharing Internet Access
Select a network device
How to Set up Sharing Server
IP address setting
Determining whether to use a firewall
4 Select Sharing Client Wireless and click Next
How to Set up the Sharing Client
2 Run Samsung Network Manager on the sharing client computer
To connect to the Internet from the Sharing Client
Checking Network Status
1 Run Samsung Network Manager
2 Click Check Auto Diagnosis on the Manage menu
Before You Start
Connecting with a Modem
Network Access through a Phone Connection Data Sync Synchronization
Bluetooth
Bluetooth Functions
File Transmission Network Access
Double-click My Bluetooth Places icon
Bluetooth Software Setup
3 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
Using Bluetooth
Bluetooth Help
Exchanging Files between Bluetooth computers
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 devices
View devices in range
Use Instructions
Stopping a Bluetooth device
Before You Start
Infrared Communication Optional
Establishing an infrared connection
Transmitting data through the infrared link
Changing Settings
Chapter
Using Applications
CyberLink PowerDVD Optional
Samsung Update Plus Optional
Before You Start
Introducing Programs
Samsung Battery Manager Optional
Multi Media Functions
Management Functions
CyberLink PowerDVD Optional
SAMSUNG Magic Doctor Optional
Troubleshooting Functions
Easy Display Manager Optional
Easy SpeedUP Manager Optional
Before You Start
CyberLink PowerDVD Optional
Start All Programs CyberLink PowerDVD CyberLink PowerDVD
PlayConfiguration
Before You Start
Samsung Update Plus Optional
To update the software and drivers
2 Click Search and Install Updates and click Search for New Updates
Updates that must be installed separately
Chapter
Settings and Upgrade
Battery Manager Samsung Battery Manager
Adjusting LCD Brightness Using Keyboard
Adjusting LCD Brightness Samsung Battery Manager
LCD Brightness Control
BIOS Setup
Entering the BIOS Setup
Before You Start
Setup Items
3 After a moment, the BIOS setup screen appears
The items in the BIOS setup may differ depending on the product
Setup Menu Help
The BIOS Setup Screen
In the Setup, you have to use the keyboard
System Setup Keys
Before You Start
Setting a Boot Password
Setting a Supervisor Password
In the Set Supervisor Password item, press
Deactivating the Password
Setting a User Password
Activating the Booting Password
Setting up a Hard Disk Drive Password
2 Press Enter on the Boot Device Priority item
Changing the Boot Priority
Upgrading Memory
Adding a Memory Module
Before You Start
Removing a memory module
4 Close the memory compartment cover and fasten the screw
Battery
Installing/Removing the Battery
Before You Start
Viewing in Battery
Charging Battery
Checking Battery Residual Amount
Using Shortcut keys
Using Battery Longer
Guide to the battery lifecycle
Using Samsung Battery Manager
User Settings Mode
Maximum Battery Mode
General Mode
Maximum Performance Mode
Enabling Battery Calibration
Disabling Unused Devices
3 Select Boot Menu Smart Battery Calibration and press the Enter key
Using the Security Lock Port
Chapter
Appendix
1 Click Start All Programs McAfee McAfee SecurityCenter
Using McAfee SecurityCenter Optional
Scanning and Curing Viruses
Before You Start
Select Start All Programs Samsung
Using Samsung Magic Doctor Optional
Diagnosing the System
Before You Start
Reinstalling Software
Running the system software Media
Before You Start
Installing drivers and programs
QThe system does not shutdown properly
Questions and Answers
Windows Related
Display Related
QIn 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
Sound Related
QHow to install and uninstall the sound driver
Samsung EDS
QI cannot hear the modem sound
Modem Related
QHow do I use my modem when dialing from overseas?
QI cannot make a call using an extension line
Wired LAN Related
QWake On LAN function
To use Wake On LAN function
QI cannot find an AP
Wireless LAN Related
View the properties of the corresponding AP in the
Check the AP settings
Check the TCP/IP settings
Games and Programs Related
Q3D game is not executed, or some functions are not working
QFn + Key combination does not work
QThe game screen is displayed small
QRunning speed of a game is too slow or fast
Click Start Control Panel Performance and
QSome part of a game image is not displayed or is displayed in black
1024x768, and the color quality to 16 bit
For these games, set the screen resolution to
QThe game play screen frequently stops and starts
QThe picture is not displayed properly for some games
QI cannot find or connect the headset
Bluetooth
QI have connected the headset, but I cannot hear sound normally
Configuring Sounds and Audio Devices in the Control Panel
Bluetooth icon Check the version in the General tab
Bluetooth icon Check the version in the Hardware tab
QIs it compatible with the existing CD/DVD formats?
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?
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
Security Center
QWhen you see a Windows Security Alert icon
Q4GB memory capacity is not properly recognized by Windows
Other Questions
Product Specifications
Specifications
Wireless LAN Specifications 802.11ABG Card
IntelR PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection Device
Detailed Specifications
Supported Channels
Radio Specifications
Standard Output Power
RF Band
Power
Wireless LAN Specifications 802.11ABG/N Card
Detailed Specifications
Specifications
Modulation Scheme
RF Band
Supported Channels
Device
Registered Trademarks
About the Product Capacity Representation Standard
Macrovision Certification
Device Manager
Glossary
Backup
Client
Icon
Hibernation Mode
Power Schemes
Firewall
Share
Sleep Mode
Quick Launch
Server
Windows Media Player
Windows
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