Watching TV, Connecting and Setting up the Antenna | Samsung R71

Watching TV

This model provides an optional TV tuner card which supports DVB-T and analog TV broadcasts as an option. You can watch or record a TV program using the provided TV tuner card.

Models with the TV tuner card do not support the Bluetooth function.

Before You Start!

The TV tuner card and program are optional and supported for some models only.

What is DVB-T (Digital Video

Broadcasting-Terrestrial)?

DVB-T is a European terrestrial digital TV standard that provides higher quality audio and video than conventional analog TV.

Connecting and Setting up the Antenna

1 Connect the TV dongle cable to the TV Antenna jack of the computer and the antenna.

TV Antenna Jack

Antenna

TV Antenna

Dongle

For DVB-T, you can watch TV using the road antenna supplied with the computer instead of the TV dongle

Note cable if the signal strength of the TV broadcasts in your location is strong enough.

Watching TV

You can watch or record a TV program using the Media Center.

For more information on how to watch TV, refer to the descriptions of TV + Movie on page p. 159.

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Contents

R70/R71 Turning the computer on Turning the computer off Chapter Easy-to-Use AV Product Features User Guide Information Before You Start Icon Notation Icon Notation Description Contents Installation Related Power Related Safety PrecautionsDo not touch the mains plug or power cord with wet hands Keep the plastic bags out of the reach of children Use a wall outlet or multi-plug with a grounding part Do not unplug the power cord out by pulling the cable only Battery Usage Related Never disassemble the power supply or AC adapter Upgrade Related Custody and Movement Related Use only a battery authorized by Samsung Electronics Installation RelatedDo not place a heavy object over the product Dispose of worn-out batteries properly Usage Related Take care not to drop the product while using itDo not use a damaged or modified CD/Floppy Disk Do not insert your fingers into the PC Card Slot Check CDs for cracks and damage prior to use Take care when touching the product or partsTake care not to throw or drop a computer part or device Use parts authorized by Samsung Electronics only Take care not to damage the data on a hard disk drive Do not operate or watch the computer while driving a vehicle Proper Posture Proper Posture During Computer Use Keep your arm at a right angle as shown by the figure Keep the monitor or LCD away from your eyes by at least 50cm Check your volume first to listen to music Volume Volume Control Headphones and Speakers Safety instructions Important Safety Information Care During Use Battery Disposal Replacement Parts and AccessoriesLaser Safety Laser Safety Note Connect and Disconnect the AC adapter Power Cord RequirementsRequirements listed below are applicable to all countries Regulatory Compliance Statements Wireless GuidancePage Explosive Device Proximity Warning United States of AmericaUse On Aircraft Caution Intentional emitter per FCC Part FCC Part If fitted with a modem device FCC Statement for Wireless LAN use Unintentional Emitter per ICES-003 CanadaPage European Union CE Marking and Compliance Notices European Union Danish EnglishDutch Finnish Belgium GeneralFrance Weee Symbol Information Front View Overview Status Indicators CD DriveODD Right ViewTV Antenna Jack Security Lock Port Left View Wired LAN Port BatteryBack View Modem Port Bottom View Battery LatchesHard Disk Drive Compartment Cover Memory Compartment Cover Before Using the Power Button Power 2 ButtonTurning the Computer On and Off Turning the computer on Blu-ray Inserting and Ejecting a CD Burning a CD United Kingdom United States Keyboard Shortcut Keys Screen Brightness Control Volume ControlNumeric Key Other Function Keys Application Key Touchpad Left Button TouchpadScroll Area Touchpad Right Button Double-Click Function Moving the cursor on the screenClick Function Right Button Function Touchpad On/Off Function Drag FunctionTouchpad Scroll Function Control Panel Hardware and Sound Mouse CD Drive Status Indicator Emergency Hole Eject ButtonInserting and Ejecting a CD Burning a CD Supported Disk Types HD DVD Menu Menu Functions About HD DVD Mbps Blu-ray1920 X 320 X About Blu-ray Supported Cards Multi Card SlotMemory Stick Memory Stick Pro SD Card XD Card To Insert and Use a Memory Card Using a Memory Stick Duo, Mini SD and RS-MMCExample SD Card To format a memory card To remove a memory cardClick Start Computer To insert a PC card PC Card SlotTo remove a PC card Example Pcmcia Card Eject Button Connecting a Monitor Connecting a monitor / TVConnecting to the Monitor port Connecting to the Hdmi port Connecting a TV What is Dual View? Switching the Display Device using the Shortcut KeyViewing Through a Monitor / TV Example Selecting LCD+CRT Dual View Connecting and Setting up the Antenna What is DVB-T Digital Video Broadcasting-Terrestrial?Watching TV Watching TV Adjusting the Volume using the Keyboard Adjusting the VolumeAdjusting the Volume using the Volume Adjustment Program Using the Sound Recorder TruSurround XT Movie/Video Select to watch a movie Using SRS Chapter Welcome Center About Microsoft Windows VistaDescription Window Click Start Help and Support Help and Support Desktop Windows Vista Screen LayoutTaskbar Clock Page Start Menu Page Sidebar / Gadget Structure Sidebar / GadgetGadget Sidebar Top of Screen option in the Arrangement field Adding a Gadget Closing the Sidebar Exiting the SidebarOpen Window Layout WindowClick Start Pictures Toolbar Preview Window Search Detailed Information Window What is a folder? What is a drive?What is a file? Start Control Panel Appearance Window View FunctionsPersonalization Window Color Opening the Control Panel Control PanelPage Adding User Accounts User Accounts Removing User Accounts Switching User AccountsAccount Changing the screen resolution and the color Configuring the Start Menu Power Button Change Type Sleep Hibernate Shut down Power Button Description Phishing Filter Phishing Filter SettingsPage User control function Configuring Parental Controls Set Activity Reporting to On Using Activity Report Windows Mobile Center Chapter Select Properties Wired NetworkPage Using both Dhcp and a fixed IP simultaneously Wireless LAN Connections Wireless NetworkAccess Point AP Wireless Ad-Hoc Network Type Checking the network connection status Connecting to a Wireless LAN Network Settings Using the Easy Network Manager You can diagnose the network status. p Select Internet Direct Connection and click the Next button IP Settings Select DeviceObtain an IP address automatically Connect to the Network Using in Another Location Select Management Diagnose Status from the menu Diagnosing the Network Status Connecting with a Modem Bluetooth Function BluetoothNetwork Access File Transmission 100 Using BluetoothTo the Headset Manual 101 Exchanging Files between Bluetooth Computers Usage Instructions 102 Using Applications 104 Introducing Programs Multi Media Functions 105Management Functions 106 Troubleshooting Functions Samsung Magic Doctor 107 CyberLink PowerDVDPlay Undock Player Panel 108 To update the software and drivers Samsung Update Plus109 Updates that must be installed separately Automatic update items display110 Launching and Screen Layouts Play AVStation111 What is EDS Enhanced Digital Sound? What is EDI Enhanced Digital Image?Movie Station 112 Playing a Movie File 113Playing a Video File not Registered to the Library Playing a Video File in Full Screen Adding Videos to the Library 114Select Menu File Add to Library Folder Highlight / Chapter Function 115Make Chapters Highlight Music Station Music Search Playlist Window Volume Control116 Playing an Audio CD 117 Playing a Music File 118Play a Track not registered to the Library Adding Music Files to the Library 119 120 Photo StationPhoto Library Photo List View and Edit Button Batch Edit Button SlideShow Button Viewing an Image 121Slide Show Edit Image Left and Right Zoom Arrows Control Editing an Image 122 Adding Images to the Library 123 Start AVStation NowExit Screen Layout 125 Play Camera Entering the Bios Setup 128 Bios Setup Screen 130 Settings and Upgrade LCD Brightness Control Controlling the Brightness Using the Keyboard127 Entering the Bios Setup Bios Setup128 Setup Items Setup Menu Help129 130 Bios Setup Screen 131 System Setup KeysUp & Down Keys F5/F6 Left & Right Keys Enter F10 Setting a Supervisor Password Setting a Boot PasswordSet Supervisor Password item, press Enter 132 Deactivating the Password Setting a User PasswordChanging the hard disk drive password 133 Press Enter on the Boot Device Priority item Changing the Boot Priority134 135 Upgrading MemoryAdding a Memory Module Removing a memory module 136 Installing/Removing the Battery BatteryPrecautions 137 To view on the battery Charging the BatteryBattery Usage Time Information 138 Using Easy Battery Manager Extending the Battery Usage Time139 Decreasing the LCD Brightness 140 Using the Easy Battery Manager power optionsSamsung Optimized 141 Using the Battery Calibration Function 142 Using the Security Lock Port Windows Media Center About Package Contents and the Program Guide Remote Control Connecting and Setting Up Media CenterExternal-Type Remote Control Sensor Optional Devices 146 Connecting DevicesTV Tuner Card 147 Media Center Setup 148 Changing the Media Center settings Start Screen Layout Using Media Center149 150 Pictures + VideosRegistering to the Library Viewing Pictures and Images 151Select Picture Library Viewing Videos 152Select Video Library Viewing Pictures and Videos Saved on Removable Media 153 154 MusicRipping an Audio CD Playing Ripped Tracks 155Ripped music albums 156 Using PlaylistsMedia Player Window If a music file appears in the Media Center 157Even after the file has been deleted TV + Movies What is a TV Program Guide EPG?158 TV + Movies Menus When Guide is selected When Live TV is selected159 Recording a TV Program Watching a recorded program 160Recording a series Disk C Users Common Recorded TV 161 Select Play DVD Video using Media CenterPlaying a DVD Online Media 162 Blu-ray 180 Other 181 179 164 Using McAfee SecurityCenterScanning and Curing Viruses Click Start All Programs McAfee McAfee SecurityCenter 165 Using Samsung Magic DoctorDiagnosing the System Viewing My Computer Information 166 167 Reinstalling SoftwareRunning the System Software Media 168 Installing Software 169 Display RelatedQThe LCD screen is too dark or too bright 170 Modem RelatedQI cannot hear the modem QWhen using the modem overseas Use the AT Command171 QHow can I receive a FAX in Sleep mode Standby Mode? Wired Network LAN Related172 QThe Wake On LAN function 173 Wireless Network Wlan RelatedQI cannot find an AP 174 175 Check the AP Settings 176 177 Game and Program RelatedQA 3D game does not work, or some functions are not working QThe game is not displayed smoothly on the screen QWhen no headset is found or cannot be connected Bluetooth178 NCHARSET=KSC5601Magic Sens For Korean, add CHARSET=KSC5601 QIs it compatible with the existing CD/DVD formats? 179QCan I play Blu-ray titles? QWhich functions are supported for the HD DVD disks? 180 QCan I burn a HD DVD disk using the CyberLink DVD Solution?QCan I play an HD-DVD title? 181 OtherQA 4GB memory capacity is not recognized by Windows 182 About Intel Media Sharing Software Only for someRunning Intel Media Sharing Software 183 Product SpecificationsNT-R70/R71 184 Wireless LAN Specifications 802.11a/b/g, 802.11n Card 185 186 IntelR PRO/Wireless 4965 AGN Network Connection Device 187 Registered Trademarks 188About the Product Capacity Representation Standard Macrovision Certification 189 Glossary 190 191 Windows 192Windows Media Player 193 Index 194 Contact Samsung World Wide Italy Contatta Samsung 195