Customizing your computer, Recovering the Computer | Samsung Q30

6. Customizing your computer

Using System Setup	6-2
Configuring the Password	6-4
Changing Booting Priority	6-6
Configuring Resolution and Color Depth	6-7
Using External Display Devices	6-8
Checking for Viruses	6-10

7. Recovering the Computer

Restoring the System	7-2
Reinstalling Software	7-4
Re-Installing Windows	7-6
Q&A	7-9

Appendix

System Specifications	A-2
Wireless LAN Specifications	A-3
Copyright	A-5
Safety Instructions	A-6
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Samsung Q30 manual Customizing your computer, Recovering the Computer, Appendix

Contents

Q30 plus Contents Connecting to the Internet Using The ComputerSystem Management Customizing your computer Recovering the ComputerAppendix Page Chapter Introducing The Computer Front View Right View Left View Rear View Bottom View Turning the Computer On and Off Turning OnTurning Off Select Turn Off Computer Click Start Log Off Click Switch User Creating and Changing User AccountsRegistering a new user Changing users Touchpad Click Select FunctionDouble-click Run Function Touchpad Touchpad buttons Using the Touchpad Scroll Function Drag Move / SelectDrag and drop a part to the required place This button is held down Key Function Using the KeyboardName Binations Up / Page Down, Direction KeysApplication Key Windows key Status Indicators Icon Name Description Adjusting LCD Brightness To adjust using keyboardAdjusting the brightness using the Battery Manager There are 8 levels of LCD brightness 1Dimmest~8Brightest Using the Volume Control Program Adjusting the VolumePress + or + from the keyboard Proper Seating Posture During Computer Use Seating Posture Introducing Windows Windows XP Tour Windows XP BasicsTour of the elementary functions provided by Windows XP Understanding the Desktop Understanding the Start Menu What is a Folder? What is a File? Understanding a WindowClick Start My Computer To view the entire structure of the drive Help and Support Center Click Start Help and Support Click Start All Programs Accessories WordPad Document OperationsCreating a New Document Saving a Document Opening a Document Printing a Document Using The Computer Using the CD Drive optional Connecting a CD driveTo Run a CD Connect the CD drive to the Ieee 1394 port Using the Windows Media Player Help Windows Media Player Help To Play an Audio CD To Play a Video CD To Write Data in CD To Burn an Audio CD Enjoying Home Theater Connect 5.1 channel soeaker system to your computer Configure digital sound output on the computer Enable S/PDIF on the DVD program To insert and use a memory card Using Memory Card SlotInsert the memory card into the memory card slot To format a memory card To remove a memory cardTo protect the data in the memory card Using the CF Card Slot Using EasyBox Learn about EasyBoxDouble-click the EasyBox icon on the desktop Or select Start All Programs Samsung EasyBox EasyBox Configuring Firewall Using EasyBoxClick Start All Programs Samsung EasyBox EasyBox Click Start All Programs Samsung Samsung Smart Screen Using Samsung Smart ScreenTo change background or skin Using Samsung Theme Double-click the Samsung Theme icon on the desktop Using Samsung Update Plus To Update Samsung Software and Drivers Automatic update items display 18Manual Connecting to Internet Connecting to the Internet Option 4 Connecting using a wireless LAN Connecting to the Internet Using a Modem For more account information, please contact your ISP Connect the network LAN cable to the LAN port of the system Click Start Control Panel Install button Using Both Dhcp and Static IP Simultaneously Computer-to-computer ad hoc Access PointThis is also called a peer-to-peer network Connecting to an Access Point AP Network Connection icon on Setting up a computer-to-computer network Connecting to computer-to-computer networksClick Change the order of Preferred Networks On the Wireless Networks tab, click Advanced Connecting to the Internet Connecting to the configured computer Wireless Network Setup Using the Wireless LAN SetupProgram Installing the wireless LAN configuration program PROSetUsing the wireless LAN configuration program PROSet To connect to an Access Point Available Networks, click on Refresh Security SettingsDone window appears, click OK To create a computer-to-computer Ad Hoc network Profiles, click on Add Using Samsung Network Manager To configure network settingUsing the program, you can do the following You can easily find out your current IP To change network places You can change network places as below To configure the server To share an Internet connection To configure the client Click Click here to setup Internet Connection Share Configuring Network Environment Settings Using Network ServicesSharing files or folders Configuring Sharing Select ‘Just enable file sharing’, and click OK Using Shared Files or Folders Click Other Places Microsoft Windows Network Configuring Printer Sharing Sharing Printers Adding and Using a Shared Printer Connecting to the Internet Using Bluetooth Devices Optional Following functions are provided by the Bluetooth softwareUsing a wireless keyboard and mouse Using a wireless printer Precautions Using a Personal Area NetworkBluetooth On-line help Name for your computer on a personal area network 28Manual System Management Managing Power Specifying Power Save Time Using the Power button You can configure the function of the power button Using the Battery Ejecting and Attaching Battery Monitoring the Battery Charge Using the shortcut key to viewTo view on the battery To view through the Control Panel Using the Battery Manager Extending the battery use timeDecreasing the LCD Brightness When Running a Game or Multimedia Application Use Battery CalibrationTurning Off Unnecessary DevicesTurning off Using the Security Lock Traveling with the Computer 10Manual Customizing your computer Using System Setup To enter System Setup System Setup Navigation Keys System Setup MenusMenu Items Description Configuring the Password Setting the Supervisor Password Activating the Booting Password Setting the User PasswordDeactivating the Password Changing Booting Priority Configuring Resolution and Color Depth When you have completed configuration, click Apply Using External Display Devices Right-click on the desktop, and select Graphics Properties To switch display devices using shortcut key To change the screen resolution and color qualityTwin/IntelR Dual Display Clone Select Start All Programs Norton AntiVirus Norton AntiVirus Checking for VirusesClick Scan Virus, select drive to inspect, and click Scan Recovering Computer When the computer is not operating properly Select ‘Create a restore point’, and than click Next Creating a Restore PointRestoring the System Procedures to undo a restoration are described below Returning your computer to an earlier restore pointUndoing the last restoration Reinstalling Software Running the system software media Installing drivers and programs Re-Installing Windows When using a partitioned hard disk drive Recovering the Computer When Start Microsoft Windows appears, click the Next button If the System Software Media consists of 2 CDs Q1The system does not shutdown properly Windows RelatedQ2The system freezes during program operation Adjust the LCD screen brightness. Use the Fn + , Fn + keys Display RelatedQ1The LCD screen is blank Q6 I pressed Fn+ keys, then the screen blinks Q8 Fn+ keys do not operate Q2 I cannot make a call using an extension line This case, complete the following proceduresModem Related Q1 I cannot hear the modem sound Q3 How do I use my modem when dialing from overseas? Using an AT commandDialing Rules tab, click Edit Wired LAN Related Q1 Wake On LAN Function Wireless LAN Related Check the AP Settings Q4 I cannot connect to the AP Check the Computer SettingsQ3 I cannot share an Internet connection A6 Check the network key settings encryption key 18Manual Page 20Manual Game/Program Related Change the setting of Power Schemes to Always OnQ6 The running speed of a game is too slow or fast 22Manual Security Center 24Manual Page 26Manual Appendix System Specifications Specification Comment Wireless LAN Specifications Optional IntelR PRO/Wireless 2200BG Network ConnectionRF Specifications Specifications IntelR PRO/Wireless LAN 2915ABG Network Connection Copyright Registered Trademarks Safety Instructions Instructions for Setup Instructions for careful handling Cases when the hard disk and data may be damagedThere is a danger of electric shocks Use authorized service centers as the system may be damaged