Customizing your computer | Samsung Q30 guide

Chapter 6

Customizing your computer

This chapter provides information how to use the system setup, customizinig screen settings.

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Samsung Q30 manual Customizing your computer

Contents

Q30 plus Contents Using The Computer Connecting to the InternetSystem Management Recovering the Computer Customizing your 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 Using the Keyboard Key FunctionName 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 Adjusting the Volume Using the Volume Control ProgramPress + or + from the keyboard Proper Seating Posture During Computer Use Seating Posture Introducing Windows Windows XP Basics Windows XP TourTour 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 Using Memory Card Slot To insert and use a memory cardInsert the memory card into the memory card slot To remove a memory card To format 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 Using EasyBox Configuring FirewallClick Start All Programs Samsung EasyBox EasyBox Using Samsung Smart Screen Click Start All Programs Samsung 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 Access Point Computer-to-computer ad hocThis is also called a peer-to-peer network Connecting to an Access Point AP Network Connection icon on Connecting to computer-to-computer networks Setting up a computer-to-computer networkClick 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 Security Settings Available Networks, click on RefreshDone 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 Using Network Services Configuring Network Environment SettingsSharing 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 Extending the battery use time Using the Battery ManagerDecreasing the LCD Brightness Use Battery Calibration When Running a Game or Multimedia ApplicationTurning 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 Menus System Setup Navigation KeysMenu Items Description Configuring the Password Setting the Supervisor Password Setting the User Password Activating the Booting 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 Checking for Viruses Select Start All Programs Norton AntiVirus Norton AntiVirusClick Scan Virus, select drive to inspect, and click Scan Recovering Computer When the computer is not operating properly Creating a Restore Point Select ‘Create a restore point’, and than click NextRestoring the System Returning your computer to an earlier restore point Procedures to undo a restoration are described belowUndoing 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 Windows Related Q1The system does not shutdown properlyQ2The 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 Using an AT command Q3 How do I use my modem when dialing from overseas?Dialing Rules tab, click Edit Wired LAN Related Q1 Wake On LAN Function Wireless LAN Related Q4 I cannot connect to the AP Check the Computer Settings Check the AP SettingsQ3 I cannot share an Internet connection A6 Check the network key settings encryption key 18Manual Page 20Manual Change the setting of Power Schemes to Always On Game/Program RelatedQ6 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 Cases when the hard disk and data may be damaged Instructions for careful handlingThere is a danger of electric shocks Use authorized service centers as the system may be damaged