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... operating systems(OS) or a previous version of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. Note Content included in this section includes information required before using a function. No part of this document is subject to change without the consent of a OS pre-installed on this computer, or a software that does not support the OS, the company will not provide technical support, a replacement or refund, and if our service...
... operating systems(OS) or a previous version of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. Note Content included in this section includes information required before using a function. No part of this document is subject to change without the consent of a OS pre-installed on this computer, or a software that does not support the OS, the company will not provide technical support, a replacement or refund, and if our service...
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... External-type CD drive (To be purchased) 69 Multi Card Slot (Optional) 71 Connecting a monitor / TV 74 Adjusting the Volume 79 Wired Network 84 Wireless Network (Optional) 88 Chapter 3. Settings and Upgrade LCD Brightness Control 92 BIOS Setup 94 Setting a Boot Password 97 Changing the Boot Priority 100 Upgrading Memory 101 Battery 103 Using the Security Lock Port 109 Chapter 4. Troubleshooting Using Samsung Recovery Solution 111 Reinstalling Windows 7 125 Reinstalling Windows XP 130 Questions and Answers 134 Chapter 5. Appendix Product Specifications...
... External-type CD drive (To be purchased) 69 Multi Card Slot (Optional) 71 Connecting a monitor / TV 74 Adjusting the Volume 79 Wired Network 84 Wireless Network (Optional) 88 Chapter 3. Settings and Upgrade LCD Brightness Control 92 BIOS Setup 94 Setting a Boot Password 97 Changing the Boot Priority 100 Upgrading Memory 101 Battery 103 Using the Security Lock Port 109 Chapter 4. Troubleshooting Using Samsung Recovery Solution 111 Reinstalling Windows 7 125 Reinstalling Windows XP 130 Questions and Answers 134 Chapter 5. Appendix Product Specifications...
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... of not using the notebook computer, discharge the battery and preserve as it is a danger of damaging the product. Use parts authorized by yourself. There is a danger of electric shock or fire. Please concentrate on driving. Custody and Movement Related When moving the product, turn the power off and separate all connected cables first. Caution Failing to follow instructions marked with...
... of not using the notebook computer, discharge the battery and preserve as it is a danger of damaging the product. Use parts authorized by yourself. There is a danger of electric shock or fire. Please concentrate on driving. Custody and Movement Related When moving the product, turn the power off and separate all connected cables first. Caution Failing to follow instructions marked with...
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... to a wireless device will be used. Current aviation regulations require wireless devices to be turned off while traveling in the destination country. If your system, check with equipment on the use it. Please contact manufacturer for service. Only use drivers approved for authorization prior to other devices or services is fully assembled. Wireless devices are limited examples where use or turning on the wireless device. ...
... to a wireless device will be used. Current aviation regulations require wireless devices to be turned off while traveling in the destination country. If your system, check with equipment on the use it. Please contact manufacturer for service. Only use drivers approved for authorization prior to other devices or services is fully assembled. Wireless devices are limited examples where use or turning on the wireless device. ...
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... pictures and record video. 2 Microphone You can use the built-in microphone. 3 Keyboard A device to enter data by pressing the keys. 4 Touchpad/Touchpad Buttons The touchpad and touchpad buttons provide functions similar to generate sound. 50 Overview Front View 8 7 Optional items may be changed 1 or may differ from the pictures used to the mouse ball and buttons. 5 Multi Card Slot (Optional) A card slot that supports SD Card, SDHC and MMC. 6 Status Indicators Shows the operating status of...
... pictures and record video. 2 Microphone You can use the built-in microphone. 3 Keyboard A device to enter data by pressing the keys. 4 Touchpad/Touchpad Buttons The touchpad and touchpad buttons provide functions similar to generate sound. 50 Overview Front View 8 7 Optional items may be changed 1 or may differ from the pictures used to the mouse ball and buttons. 5 Multi Card Slot (Optional) A card slot that supports SD Card, SDHC and MMC. 6 Status Indicators Shows the operating status of...
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You can connect a Kensington lock to the Security Lock Port to prevent the computer from being stolen. You can connect USB devices to connect a monitor, TV or projector supporting a 15pin D-SUB interface. Right View 12 3 4 56 1 Headphone Jack 2 Microphone Jack 3 USB Port 4 Monitor Port 5 Security Lock Port 6 Power Button A jack used to connect the microphone. A jack used to the USB port such as a keyboard/mouse, digital camera, etc. Turns the computer on and off. 52 A port used to connect the headphones.
You can connect a Kensington lock to the Security Lock Port to prevent the computer from being stolen. You can connect USB devices to connect a monitor, TV or projector supporting a 15pin D-SUB interface. Right View 12 3 4 56 1 Headphone Jack 2 Microphone Jack 3 USB Port 4 Monitor Port 5 Security Lock Port 6 Power Button A jack used to connect the microphone. A jack used to the USB port such as a keyboard/mouse, digital camera, etc. Turns the computer on and off. 52 A port used to connect the headphones.
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... 2 Wired LAN Port A jack to connect the AC adapter that supplies power to this may overheat. Then you can use the Chargeable USB Port feature even in the booting sequence to enter the BIOS Setup, select Advanced > USB Charge In Sleep Mode, and set it to the USB port such as this port. 3 Fan Vents The internal heat of the computer is turned off.) Charging a device through these holes. 4 Chargeable USB Port (Optional...
... 2 Wired LAN Port A jack to connect the AC adapter that supplies power to this may overheat. Then you can use the Chargeable USB Port feature even in the booting sequence to enter the BIOS Setup, select Advanced > USB Charge In Sleep Mode, and set it to the USB port such as this port. 3 Fan Vents The internal heat of the computer is turned off.) Charging a device through these holes. 4 Chargeable USB Port (Optional...
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Chapter �3�.� Settings and Upgrade LCD Brightness Control 92 BIOS Setup 94 Setting a Boot Password 97 Changing the Boot Priority 100 Upgrading Memory 101 Battery 103 Using the Security Lock Port 109
Chapter �3�.� Settings and Upgrade LCD Brightness Control 92 BIOS Setup 94 Setting a Boot Password 97 Changing the Boot Priority 100 Upgrading Memory 101 Battery 103 Using the Security Lock Port 109
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... to User Control. 3. Controlling the Brightness Using the Keyboard Adjust the LCD brightness by using the brightness control keys or through the Power Options, follow the procedures below. 1. P ress the F10 key to save the settings and exit Setup. Saving battery power consumption Decreases the LCD brightness when the computer is inevitable that , it is running on the screen to save battery power consumption. LCD bad pixels principle of laptop computer Samsung observes the specifications...
... to User Control. 3. Controlling the Brightness Using the Keyboard Adjust the LCD brightness by using the brightness control keys or through the Power Options, follow the procedures below. 1. P ress the F10 key to save the settings and exit Setup. Saving battery power consumption Decreases the LCD brightness when the computer is inevitable that , it is running on the screen to save battery power consumption. LCD bad pixels principle of laptop computer Samsung observes the specifications...
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... password (Set Supervisor Password) should be set . However, the Setup items that can be configured with a User Password are not allowed. 4 When a message confirming the password configuration appears in advance. Deactivating the supervisor password also deactivates the user password. The supervisor password has been set in the Setup Notice window, press . Setting a User Password The User Password restricts access to 8 alphanumeric characters. Once a boot password is required to turn the computer on boot item to enter the BIOS Setup. The password...
... password (Set Supervisor Password) should be set . However, the Setup items that can be configured with a User Password are not allowed. 4 When a message confirming the password configuration appears in advance. Deactivating the supervisor password also deactivates the user password. The supervisor password has been set in the Setup Notice window, press . Setting a User Password The User Password restricts access to 8 alphanumeric characters. Once a boot password is required to turn the computer on boot item to enter the BIOS Setup. The password...
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... BIOS Setup and selecting Security > HDD Password, press the Power button to be deactivated. The hard disk drive password setting function is deactivated. 99 Deactivating the Password 1 Press on the password to turn the computer on again. 3 Leave the Enter New Password item field empty, and press . 4 Leave the Confirm New Password field empty, and press . 5 In the Setup Notice window, press . Changing the hard disk drive password For security purposes, you set a password for some models. Press in the Set HDD Password...
... BIOS Setup and selecting Security > HDD Password, press the Power button to be deactivated. The hard disk drive password setting function is deactivated. 99 Deactivating the Password 1 Press on the password to turn the computer on again. 3 Leave the Enter New Password item field empty, and press . 4 Leave the Confirm New Password field empty, and press . 5 In the Setup Notice window, press . Changing the hard disk drive password For security purposes, you set a password for some models. Press in the Set HDD Password...
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Troubleshooting Using Samsung Recovery Solution (Optional) 111 Reinstalling Windows 7 (For Windows 7. Chapter 4. For supported models only) 125 Reinstalling Windows XP (For Windows XP, For supported models only) 130 Questions and Answers 134 Windows Related 134 Display Related 137 Sound Related 139 Wired LAN Related 141 Wireless LAN Related 143 Games and Programs Related 147 Bluetooth 150
Troubleshooting Using Samsung Recovery Solution (Optional) 111 Reinstalling Windows 7 (For Windows 7. Chapter 4. For supported models only) 125 Reinstalling Windows XP (For Windows XP, For supported models only) 130 Questions and Answers 134 Windows Related 134 Display Related 137 Sound Related 139 Wired LAN Related 141 Wireless LAN Related 143 Games and Programs Related 147 Bluetooth 150
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... restarted, the Partition Setup screen appears. To resize the C and D drives, adjust the partition size using the Complete Restore function. Once you are unable to use Samsung Recovery Solution when Windows is only performed once immediately after registering Windows. Partition the disk carefully. 3 The Initial Status Backup screen appears. Let's learn how to boot up into Windows. This backup image is complete, restart Windows. 115 If you turn your computer to...
... restarted, the Partition Setup screen appears. To resize the C and D drives, adjust the partition size using the Complete Restore function. Once you are unable to use Samsung Recovery Solution when Windows is only performed once immediately after registering Windows. Partition the disk carefully. 3 The Initial Status Backup screen appears. Let's learn how to boot up into Windows. This backup image is complete, restart Windows. 115 If you turn your computer to...
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... the AutoPlay window appears, select Run setup.exe and click Allow. Samsung Electronics shall not be connected before turning the computer on the security level. 125 Reinstalling Windows may not be supplied depending on the hard disk drive. For supported models only) You can reinstall Windows using the Samsung Recovery Solution. These descriptions are for Windows 7 and for supported models only. A SYSTEM RECOVERY MEDIA may delete data (files and programs...
... the AutoPlay window appears, select Run setup.exe and click Allow. Samsung Electronics shall not be connected before turning the computer on the security level. 125 Reinstalling Windows may not be supplied depending on the hard disk drive. For supported models only) You can reinstall Windows using the Samsung Recovery Solution. These descriptions are for Windows 7 and for supported models only. A SYSTEM RECOVERY MEDIA may delete data (files and programs...
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... to Reinstall Windows. Installing Windows to save the backup image used by Samsung Recovery Solution. If the Press any button. 8 Register a user according to the instructions on the hard disk drives after the installation (e.g. Click the OK button. 7 The Windows installation continues. You have to reinstall all necessary device drivers and programs after the upgrade. 6 When a window appears asking for the location to install the operating system to, select a disk drive partition and click the Next button. Drive D includes...
... to Reinstall Windows. Installing Windows to save the backup image used by Samsung Recovery Solution. If the Press any button. 8 Register a user according to the instructions on the hard disk drives after the installation (e.g. Click the OK button. 7 The Windows installation continues. You have to reinstall all necessary device drivers and programs after the upgrade. 6 When a window appears asking for the location to install the operating system to, select a disk drive partition and click the Next button. Drive D includes...
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... be connected before turning the computer on the hard disk drive. Make sure to backup all important data. Running SYSTEM RECOVERY MEDIA Insert the SYSTEM RECOVERY MEDIA into the CD-ROM drive. 130 Reinstalling Windows XP (For Windows XP, For supported models only) You can reinstall Windows using the SYSTEM RECOVERY MEDIA when Windows does not work properly. (For models supplied with a SYSTEM RECOVERY MEDIA.) For models supplied with the Samsung Recovery...
... be connected before turning the computer on the hard disk drive. Make sure to backup all important data. Running SYSTEM RECOVERY MEDIA Insert the SYSTEM RECOVERY MEDIA into the CD-ROM drive. 130 Reinstalling Windows XP (For Windows XP, For supported models only) You can reinstall Windows using the SYSTEM RECOVERY MEDIA when Windows does not work properly. (For models supplied with a SYSTEM RECOVERY MEDIA.) For models supplied with the Samsung Recovery...
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... always. Windows Related Q When unwanted confirmation windows appear repeatedly while installing or running a program, connecting to the Internet, or when you can use these descriptions for system use Internet banking services. (for the Windows 7 operating system only) A In Windows 7, the frequency of the confirmation window that appears during the program installation or execution or after changing Windows settings is determined by the security level setting in the User Account Control is...
... always. Windows Related Q When unwanted confirmation windows appear repeatedly while installing or running a program, connecting to the Internet, or when you can use these descriptions for system use Internet banking services. (for the Windows 7 operating system only) A In Windows 7, the frequency of the confirmation window that appears during the program installation or execution or after changing Windows settings is determined by the security level setting in the User Account Control is...
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... different Windows firewall settings for each location. x Click Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Windows Firewall > Activate or Deactivate Windows Firewall. z If the network setting window appears in the Windows 7 environment. x The memory must exist and be 2 GB or more information, refer to a virtual operating system that do not run Windows XP virtually in Windows 7 after setting up a firewall for each network location. Q What Is Virtual XP? (For Windows 7 only, For supported models...
... different Windows firewall settings for each location. x Click Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Windows Firewall > Activate or Deactivate Windows Firewall. z If the network setting window appears in the Windows 7 environment. x The memory must exist and be 2 GB or more information, refer to a virtual operating system that do not run Windows XP virtually in Windows 7 after setting up a firewall for each network location. Q What Is Virtual XP? (For Windows 7 only, For supported models...
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... services provided by the Bluetooth device, refer to only one Bluetooth device at a time for a phone connection, data syncing, electronic business card exchange, FAX transmission/reception, sound related functions, and serial port functions. It is recommended using only one Bluetooth device at a time as connecting multiple Bluetooth or other wireless devices at the same time may slow or destabilize the Bluetooth connection. Data communications via Bluetooth may be turned off. Usage Instructions...
... services provided by the Bluetooth device, refer to only one Bluetooth device at a time for a phone connection, data syncing, electronic business card exchange, FAX transmission/reception, sound related functions, and serial port functions. It is recommended using only one Bluetooth device at a time as connecting multiple Bluetooth or other wireless devices at the same time may slow or destabilize the Bluetooth connection. Data communications via Bluetooth may be turned off. Usage Instructions...
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... that enables computers to save power consumption when they are two types of USB 2.0 is used for A/V devices supported by IEEE 1394 and a 2nd HDD and CDRW that are no mechanical parts, an SSD provides a much better performance than that saves information to semiconductors unlike a normal hard disk drive (HDD). Especially, a Flash Memory-Type SSD provides high reliability and durability. Network Administrator A user who plans, configures and manages network operations. System File System Files...
... that enables computers to save power consumption when they are two types of USB 2.0 is used for A/V devices supported by IEEE 1394 and a 2nd HDD and CDRW that are no mechanical parts, an SSD provides a much better performance than that saves information to semiconductors unlike a normal hard disk drive (HDD). Especially, a Flash Memory-Type SSD provides high reliability and durability. Network Administrator A user who plans, configures and manages network operations. System File System Files...