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