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Samsung P55 manual Click Start Help and Support

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Contents

User Guide Getting Started ChapterSophisticated Design for Increased Usability Product FeaturesHigh Performance Notebook Computer Installation Guide Before You StartUser Guide Information Utilizating the User GuideIcon Notation Safety Precaution NotationsText Notations Precautions for Operating System Support CopyrightChapter 4. Using the Network ContentsChapter 2. Using the Computer Chapter 3. Using Microsoft Windows XPDo not touch the mains plug or power cord with wet hands Safety PrecautionsInstallation Related Power RelatedUse 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 RelatedFailing to do so, may cause electric shock Custody andMovement Related Upgrade RelatedUse only a battery authorized by Samsung Electronics Installation RelatedBattery Usage Related Do not throw or disassemble the battery and do not put it into waterDo not use a damaged or modified CD/Floppy Disk Take care not to drop the product while using itUsage Related Do not place a candle, lighted cigar, etc. over or on the productTake care not to throw or drop a computer part or device Upgrade RelatedTake care when touching the product or parts Check CDs for cracks and damage prior to useTake care not to damage the data on a hard disk drive Custody and Movement RelatedCautions on Preventing Data Loss Hard Disk Management Do not operate or watch the computer while driving a vehicleAdjust the heights of desks and chairs appropriate to your height Proper Posture During Computer UseProper Posture Keep your arm at a right angle as shown by the figure Eye PositionHand Position Keep the monitor or LCD away from your eyes by at least 50cmOperation Condition Volume Control Headphones and SpeakersUse Time Break Time IlluminationSetting Up your System Important Safety InformationSafety instructions Care During Use The Instruction On Safety Operation of NotePCLaser Safety Replacement Parts and AccessoriesBattery Disposal Do not unplug the power cord out by pulling the cable only Power Cord RequirementsConnect and Disconnect the AC adapter General RequirementsRegulatory Compliance Statements Wireless GuidancePage Unintentional Emitter per FCC Part USA and Canada Safety Requirements and NoticesOther Wireless Devices United States of AmericaIntentional 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 Danish Translated Statements of ComplianceTranslated Statements of Compliance EnglishFrance GeneralBelgium CALIFORNIA USA ONLY WEEE SYMBOL INFORMATIONCorrect Disposal of This Product Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment6 Status Indicators OverviewFront View 10 Power Button2 HDD Status IndicatorsWireless LAN 6 Power2 IEEE 1394 Port Right View1 Infrared Port 3 CD Drive2 Monitor Port Left View4 Wired LAN Port 1 TV Output Port3 Security Lock Port Back View2 DC Jack 1 USB Port2 Hard Disk Drive Compartment Cover Bottom View1 Battery Latches 4 X-DockRefer to the Installation Guide Turning the Computer On and OffTurning the computer on Turning the computer offChapter Using the computerUnited Kingdom United States KeyboardREST Shortcut KeysWireless LAN Touchpad Num Lock Scroll Lock FunctionOther Function Keys Volume ControlScreen Brightness Control Numeric KeyScroll Area TouchpadBefore You Start TouchpadRight Button Function Moving the cursor on the screenDouble-Click Function Click FunctionMove Drag FunctionTouchpad Scroll Function Touchpad On/Off FunctionBefore You Start CD DriveInserting and Ejecting a CD Status IndicatorBurning a CD Function HD DVDSupported Disk Types HD DVDMenu Menu Functions About HD DVDFunction Blu-raySupported Disk Types Blu-rayMenu Menu Functions About Blu-raydouble-click the CyberLink BD Solution Memory Stick Multi Card SlotSupported Cards Before You StartExample SD Card To Insert and Use a Memory Card1 Click Start My computer To remove a memory cardTo format a memory card 3 When Stop a Hardware Device dialog box appears, click OK Using the PC Card SlotTo insert a card To remove a PC cardBefore 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 Volume Adjustment Program Adjusting the VolumeAdjusting the Volume using the Keyboard Using EDSEntertainment Sound Recorder Using Recorders7 Click Start All Programs Accessories Chapter Using Microsoft Windows XPClick Start Tour Windows XP About Microsoft Windows XPTour Windows XP Or, click Start All Programs Accessories Tour Windows XPClick Start Help and Support Help and SupportStart Menu Windows XP Screen LayoutDesktop Shortcut IconsMy Documents folder My Computer Control Panel Help and Support Search Start MenuItems that are pined to the Start menu User account name All Programs Frequently used programsMinimize button Close button Maximize button Folder Icon WindowClick Start My Computer Menu Bar Title Bar Toolbar Fast Operation WindowClick Start Control Panel Control PanelRunning Control Panel Programs Sounds Speech, and Audio Devices Performance and MaintenancePrinters and Other Hardware User Accounts Date, Time Language Running the Control Paneland Regional Options Accessibility Options Security Center Click Start Control Panel2 Click User Account and Create a new Account in sequence How to Add a User AccountUser Account 1 Click Start Control Panel1 Click Start Control Panel User Account How to Switch a UserTo Delete User Account Click Switch User1 Click Start Control Panel Appearance and Changing Resolution and ColorThemes Change the screen resolution Chapter Using the NetworkConnections Network Connection Wired NetworkBefore You Start Click Start Control Panel Network and Internet6 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 AP Connections Wireless NetworkTypes of Wireless LAN Connections Before UseNetworks Connecting to Wireless LANTo check the network connections 1 Click the Wireless Network Connection1 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 Enabling the movement-free feature. p Using Samsung Network ManagerPerform Network Settings Easy configuration for your network and printer. p. 89~91Choose Device 6 Select a device and configure IP settings. Then, click NextIP Settings 5 Select Internet Direct Connection and click NextSaved Locations Current Place Information Menu Using the network after moving location How to Connect the Client to the Server Sharing Internet AccessSelect a network device How to Set up Sharing ServerIP address setting Determining whether to use a firewall4 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 ModemNetwork Access through a Phone Connection Data Sync Synchronization BluetoothBluetooth Functions File Transmission Network AccessDouble-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 deviceBefore You Start Infrared Communication OptionalEstablishing an infrared connection Transmitting data through the infrared linkChanging Settings Chapter Using ApplicationsCyberLink PowerDVD Optional Samsung Update Plus OptionalBefore You Start Introducing Programs Samsung Battery Manager Optional Multi Media FunctionsManagement Functions  CyberLink PowerDVD Optional SAMSUNG Magic Doctor Optional Troubleshooting Functions Easy Display Manager Optional  Easy SpeedUP Manager OptionalBefore You Start CyberLink PowerDVD OptionalStart All Programs CyberLink PowerDVD CyberLink PowerDVD PlayConfigurationBefore You Start Samsung Update Plus OptionalTo update the software and drivers 2 Click Search and Install Updates and click Search for New UpdatesUpdates that must be installed separately Chapter Settings and UpgradeBattery Manager Samsung Battery Manager Adjusting LCD Brightness Using KeyboardAdjusting LCD Brightness Samsung Battery Manager LCD Brightness ControlBefore You Start BIOS SetupEntering the BIOS Setup Setup Items 3 After a moment, the BIOS setup screen appearsThe items in the BIOS setup may differ depending on the product Setup Menu HelpThe BIOS Setup Screen In the Setup, you have to use the keyboard System Setup KeysBefore You Start Setting a Boot PasswordSetting a Supervisor Password In the Set Supervisor Password item, pressDeactivating the Password Setting a User PasswordActivating the Booting Password Setting up a Hard Disk Drive 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 Viewing in Battery Charging BatteryChecking Battery Residual Amount Using Shortcut keysUsing Samsung Battery Manager Using Battery LongerGuide to the battery lifecycle User Settings Mode Maximum Battery ModeGeneral Mode Maximum Performance Mode3 Select Boot Menu Smart Battery Calibration and press the Enter key Enabling Battery CalibrationDisabling Unused Devices Using the Security Lock Port Chapter Appendix1 Click Start All Programs McAfee McAfee SecurityCenter Using McAfee SecurityCenter OptionalScanning and Curing Viruses Before You StartSelect Start All Programs Samsung Using Samsung Magic Doctor OptionalDiagnosing the System Before You StartBefore You Start Reinstalling SoftwareRunning the system software Media Installing drivers and programs QThe system does not shutdown properly Questions and AnswersWindows Related Display RelatedQIn 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 QThe game screen is displayed small QRunning speed of a game is too slow or fastClick Start Control Panel Performance and QSome part of a game image is not displayed or is displayed in black1024x768, and the color quality to 16 bit For these games, set the screen resolution toQThe game play screen frequently stops and starts QThe picture is not displayed properly for some gamesQI cannot find or connect the headset BluetoothQI have connected the headset, but I cannot hear sound normally Configuring Sounds and Audio Devices in the Control PanelBluetooth icon Check the version in the General tab Bluetooth icon Check the version in the Hardware tabQIs 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 DVDQIs 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-raySecurity Center QWhen you see a Windows Security Alert icon Q4GB memory capacity is not properly recognized by Windows Other QuestionsProduct Specifications Specifications Wireless LAN Specifications 802.11ABG CardIntelR PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection Device Detailed SpecificationsSupported Channels  Radio SpecificationsStandard Output Power RF BandPower Wireless LAN Specifications 802.11ABG/N CardDetailed Specifications SpecificationsModulation Scheme RF BandSupported Channels DeviceMacrovision Certification Registered TrademarksAbout the Product Capacity Representation Standard Device Manager GlossaryBackup ClientIcon Hibernation ModePower Schemes FirewallShare Sleep ModeQuick Launch ServerWindows Media Player WindowsIndex U.S.A Contact SAMSUNG WORLD WIDECustomer Care Center Web SiteITALY ITALY Contatta SAMSUNGCustomer Care Center Web Site