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Manual
1. Getting Started
3. Using The Computer
2. Introducing Windows
Contents
5. System Management
4. Connecting to the Internet
6. Customizing your computer
Appendix
7. Recovering the Computer
Getting Started
Chapter1
Front View
Introducing The Computer
Power Button P AVS Button P Touchpad / Touchpad Button P
Status Indicators P
Left View
Right View
Fan Vents USB 2.0 Port Monitor Modem Port P Port
IEEE 1394 Port 4Pin
Bottom View
Rear View
Battery Latches Speaker HDD Compartment
Battery P
Turning On
Turning the Computer On and Off
Turning Off
2. Select Turn Off Computer
Creating and Changing User Accounts
1. Click Start Log Off 2. Click Switch User
Registering a new user
Changing users
Click Select Function
Touchpad
Double-click Run Function
Drag Move / Select
Using the Touchpad Scroll Function
Key Name
Using the Keyboard
Function
Key Name
Function
binations
Function
Shows the operating status of the computer
Status Indicators
Icon
Name
To adjust using keyboard
Adjusting LCD Brightness
Adjusting the brightness using the Battery Manager
To save the battery charge
Using the Volume Control Program
Adjusting the Volume
To adjust using keyboard
On the taskbar, click the Volume icon, and adjust the slide bars
Seating Posture
Proper Seating Posture During Computer Use
Lighting
Work Habits
Introducing Windows
Chapter2
Windows XP Basics
Or click Start All Programs Accessories Tour Windows XP
Windows XP Tour
Click Start Tour Windows XP
Start Button
Understanding the Desktop
Opens the Start Menu
Taskbar
Enables users to configure settings on the
Understanding the Start Menu
and troubleshooting
The Start Menu includes everything that is required to start Windows
Click Start My Computer
Understanding a Window
Click Start Help and Support
Help and Support Center
Creating a New Document
Document Operations
Saving a Document
Opening a Document
1. Click Start All programs Accessories WordPad
Printing a Document
Chapter3
Using The Computer
This computer has one of the following CD drives
Using the CD-ROM Drive
Click Start Windows Media Player
Using the Windows Media Player
To Play a Video CD
To Play an Audio CD
3. Click Start My Computer
To Write Data in CD
Note For more information on copying CDs
1. Drag and drop folders or files to copy 2. Click Write Files to CD
To Burn an Audio CD
Help Windows Media Player Help from the popup menu
Step 1. Connect 5.1 channel speaker system to your computer
Enjoying Home Theater
Step 2. Setting the Sound to Digital Sound Output on the Computer
Step 3. Enable S/PDIF on the DVD program
To insert and use a memory card
Using the Multi Card Slot
To format a memory card
To remove a memory card
Using the PC Card Slot Optional
Learn about EasyBox
Using EasyBox
Or select Start All Programs Samsung EasyBox EasyBox
Configuring Firewall
Using EasyBox
1. Click Start All Programs Samsung EasyBox EasyBox
To Update Samsung Software and Drivers
Using Samsung Update Plus
Automatic update items display
Note Updates that must be installed separately
Start and Screen Layout
Using AVStation premium
Launch AVStation premium and click MUSIC on the Station Bar
MUSIC Station
Playing an Audio CD
Playing a Music File
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Adding Music Files to the Library
Viewing an Image
PHOTO Station
Viewing an Image not registered to the Library
Setting an Image as the Background
Viewing an Image in Full Screen or through a SlideShow
Watching a SlideShow while Listening to Music
Editing an Image
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Adding Images to the Library
Launch AVStation premium and click on MOVIE on the Station Bar
MOVIE Station
Playing a DVD
Playing a Video File not Registered to the Library
Playing a MovieVideo File
Playing a Video File in Full Screen
Capturing the Video Screen
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Adding Videos to the Library
Using AVStation now / AVStation premium Viewer
Start / Exit AVStation premium Viewer
Start / Exit AVStation now
Starting
Exiting
Settings You can set the Music, Photo and Movie settings
Screen Layout
Exiting
MUSIC You can play a music file or audio CD
Playing a Music File
MUSIC Station
1. Launch AVStation now and click on Music
2. Click on All Music and double-click a file in the right pane
1. Launch AVStation now and insert an audio CD into the CD drive
Playing an Audio CD
2. In the AVStation now start screen, click on Music
Note To view an image in Full Sreen or through a SlideShow
PHOTO Station
MOVIE Station
Playing a Movie File
1. Launch AVStation now and insert a DVD title into the DVD drive
Playing a DVD
2. In the AVStation now start screen, click on Movie
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Chapter4
Connecting to the Internet
Contact the service provider for details
Connecting to the Internet
Option 3 Connecting using a wired LAN
Use a LAN cable that is already installed in your office or building
For more account information, please contact your ISP
Connecting to the Internet Using a Modem
incur
2. Click Start Control Panel
from the network administrator
Install button
Check the driver Select “Internet Protocol TCP/IP” Click Properties
Using Both DHCP and Static IP Simultaneously
See P. 4-17. Sharing Internet Access
1 Access Point
Wireless network connections can be classified into two categories
2 Computer-to-computer ad hoc
Connecting to an Access Point AP
Step 1. Setting up a computer-to-computer network
Connecting to computer-to-computer networks
peer-to-peer or ad hoc
2. Click Change the order of Preferred Networks
Select ‘Computer-to-computer ad hoc networks only’, and click Close
Now your wireless network setup has been completed
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Chapter 4. Connecting to the Internet
Step 2. Connecting to the configured computer
Wireless Network Setup Using the Wireless LAN Setup Program
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2. Double-click on the wireless LAN program icon on the taskbar
3. In Available Networks, click on Refresh
Using the Network
Using Samsung Network Manager
You can easily set up the network and printer settings
You can easily share Internet Access
5. Select Internet direct connection and click the Next button
Note Wireless LAN AP Connection Procedures
Using the network after moving location
Sharing Internet Access
Setting Up a Sharing Server
Ap Active from the Wireless menu to reestablish the connection
Setting Up the Sharing Client
security key for the sharing server, enter the network key
Location List window and then click the Move button
1. Run Samsung Network Manager
Network Status Diagnosis
2. Select Diagnose Status from the Manage menu
Sharing files or folders
Using Network Services
3. Select ‘Just enable file sharing’, and click OK
Step 1. Configuring Sharing
Note If your computer is a member of another workgroup
Step 2. Using Shared Files or Folders
1. Click Other Places Microsoft Windows Network
Sharing Printers
Step 1. Configuring Printer Sharing
2. Click Add a printer 3. In the Add Printer Wizard, click Next
Step 2. Adding and Using a Shared Printer
5. Select ‘Browse for a printer’, and click Next
9. Click Finish
Bluetooth Functions
Using Bluetooth Devices Optional
Network Access
Network Access through a Phone Connection
2. Click the Next button to start setting up
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 the Skip button and finish the settings
Bluetooth Help
Using Bluetooth
Exchanging Files between Bluetooth computers
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Connecting Keyboard, Mouse, Joystick and Headset devices
Use Instructions
Stopping a Bluetooth device
System Management
Chapter5
Specifying Power Save Time
Managing Power
Standby Mode
Hibernation Mode
You can configure the function of the power button
Using the Power button
Ejecting and Attaching Battery
Using the Battery
This computer uses smart rechargeable Lithium-Ion Li-Ion battery
Using the shortcut key to view
Monitoring the Battery Charge
To view on the battery
To view through the Control Panel
Using the Battery Manager
Extending the battery use time
Decreasing the LCD Brightness
Select the Start Control Panel Performance and Maintenance
Use Battery Calibration
Turning Off Unnecessary Devices Turning off
Note Power Saving Effect
Adding a memory module
Upgrading Memory
3. Push the memory module in until the module clicks into place. If the memory module is not fixed completely, gently push the memory down while pressing the memory module tabs outward
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Using the Security Lock
Traveling with the Computer
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Customizing your computer
Chapter6
To enter System Setup
Using System Setup
Displays help information on the current selected item
System Setup Navigation Keys
System Setup Menus
Menu Items
Configures the basic system environment
Setting the Supervisor Password
Configuring the Password
Activating the Booting Password
Setting the User Password
Deactivating the Password
Changing Booting Priority
2. Make changes on the Settings tab of the Display Properties dialog
Configuring Resolution and Color Depth
3. When you have completed configuration, click Apply
Switching Display Devices Using the Shortcut Key
Using External Display Devices
Using Dual View to View an Extended Screen
Note To move a window between display devices in Dual View mode
Deactivating Dual View Mode
1. Select Start All Programs Norton AntiVirus Norton AntiVirus
Checking for Viruses
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Chapter7
Recovering the Computer
Using Magic Doctor
1. Click Start All Programs Accessories System Tools System
Creating a Restore Point
Restore
Restoring the System
Undoing the last restoration
Returning your computer to an earlier restore point
Running the system software media
Reinstalling Software
Installing drivers and programs
Re-Installing Windows
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Insert the System Software Media into the DVD-ROM drive
Q1The system does not shutdown properly
Windows Related
Q2The system freezes during program operation
Q1 The LCD screen is too dark or too bright
Display Related
Q9 I cannot set up Dual View properly
Sound Related
Q1 How to install and uninstall the sound driver
Installing the Sound Driver after a Windows XP Reinstallation
Q2 I cannot make a call using an extension line
1. Click Start Control Panel Performance and Maintenance System
Using an AT command
Configuring the Modem through the Control Panel
2. Click Start Control Panel Network and Internet Connections
Q3 How do I use my modem when dialing from overseas?
3. Under See Also, click Phone and Modem Options
1. Click Start Control Panel Network and Internet Connections
Q1 Wake On LAN Function
Wired LAN Related
To use Wake On LAN function
Wireless LAN Related
Check the AP Settings
Q4 I cannot connect to the AP Check the Computer Settings
Q3 I cannot share an Internet connection
A6 Check the network key settings encryption key
A fixed IP is recommended for a small-size network
IEEE802.11b equipment, the data rate may be degraded
Q12 After PROSet is installed, The “AEGIS Protocol IEEE 802.1x v2.2.1.0” appears in the Local Area Connection Properties window
Q1 3D game is not executed, or some functions are not working
Game/Program Related
Q3 Running speed of a game is too slow or fast
Q5 The game screen is displayed small
Q7 Game play is not displayed smoothly on the screen
Security Center
Q2 When you connect to a Web site, you see the message, “To help
2. From the General tab of Windows Firewall, select ON recommended
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Appendix
Appendix
Specification
System Specifications
Comment
RF Specifications
Wireless LAN Specifications Optional
IntelR PRO/Wireless LAN 3945ABG Network Connection
Specifications
Registered Trademarks
Copyright
Instructions for Setup
Safety Instructions
Set up the system on a stable work surface
Do not use loose power outlets or damaged power cables
Instructions for careful handling
Cases when the hard disk and data may be damaged
Handle with care so as not to damage the data in the hard disk
Do not touch the modem, telephone lines and exposed
Clean with cleaners specifically for computers
1. What is Global Warranty System GWS ?
SAMSUNG Notebook Computer Global Warranty
2. What is process ?
Web Site
Customer Service Center
E-mail service@sehk.samsung.com
General Enquiry Hotline Technical Support Hotline
