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... section includes information required before using a function. Note Content included in this manual. Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. Text Notations Icon Notation Description Before You Start Content included in this problem, a service charge will be applied. Precautions for any such data loss. Caution Content included in this manual may be liable for Operating System Support If a problem occurs because of the reinstallation...
... section includes information required before using a function. Note Content included in this manual. Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. Text Notations Icon Notation Description Before You Start Content included in this problem, a service charge will be applied. Precautions for any such data loss. Caution Content included in this manual may be liable for Operating System Support If a problem occurs because of the reinstallation...
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Using the Computer Keyboard 60 Touchpad 63 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...
Using the Computer Keyboard 60 Touchpad 63 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...
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... follow instructions marked with this symbol may cause slight injury or damage to do so, may trip over the cables. Never disassemble or repair the product by Samsung Electronics only. Do not operate or watch the computer while driving a vehicle. Use parts authorized by yourself. To connect a device that is a danger of electric shock or fire. The battery will be damaged or users...
... follow instructions marked with this symbol may cause slight injury or damage to do so, may trip over the cables. Never disassemble or repair the product by Samsung Electronics only. Do not operate or watch the computer while driving a vehicle. Use parts authorized by yourself. To connect a device that is a danger of electric shock or fire. The battery will be damaged or users...
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... them in any restrictions on the use a wireless device may be used. Please contact manufacturer for service. Only use of interference to other devices or services is harmful or perceived as wireless Ethernet or Wifi) and Bluetooth communication devices are limited examples where use drivers approved for additional information. 34 See the manufacturer System Restoration Kit, or contact manufacturer Technical Support for the country in an...
... them in any restrictions on the use a wireless device may be used. Please contact manufacturer for service. Only use of interference to other devices or services is harmful or perceived as wireless Ethernet or Wifi) and Bluetooth communication devices are limited examples where use drivers approved for additional information. 34 See the manufacturer System Restoration Kit, or contact manufacturer Technical Support for the country in an...
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... Card Slot (Optional) A card slot that supports SD Card, SDHC and MMC. 6 Status Indicators Shows the operating status of the computer. The corresponding operating LED is lit when the corresponding function operates. 7 LCD The screen images are displayed here. 8 Speaker A device used in this guide. 2 3 4 6 5 1 Camera Lens (Optional) Using this lens, you can take still 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...
... Card Slot (Optional) A card slot that supports SD Card, SDHC and MMC. 6 Status Indicators Shows the operating status of the computer. The corresponding operating LED is lit when the corresponding function operates. 7 LCD The screen images are displayed here. 8 Speaker A device used in this guide. 2 3 4 6 5 1 Camera Lens (Optional) Using this lens, you can take still 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...
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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. Turns the computer on and off. 52 A jack used to the USB port such as a keyboard/mouse, digital camera, etc. 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. Turns the computer on and off. 52 A jack used to the USB port such as a keyboard/mouse, digital camera, etc. A port used to connect the headphones.
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... F2 key when the Samsung logo appears in sleep mode. 53 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 Enable. Then you can connect USB devices 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...
... F2 key when the Samsung logo appears in sleep mode. 53 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 Enable. Then you can connect USB devices 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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... the changed LCD brightness even after turning the computer on battery power to enter the BIOS Setup. 2. A large number of bad pixels can cause problems in spite of bad pixels. 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. S elect the Boot menu and set by pressing the Fn + key or the Fn + key. Black dot : 4 or less - Bright dot : 2 or less - Therefore Samsung...
... the changed LCD brightness even after turning the computer on battery power to enter the BIOS Setup. 2. A large number of bad pixels can cause problems in spite of bad pixels. 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. S elect the Boot menu and set by pressing the Fn + key or the Fn + key. Black dot : 4 or less - Bright dot : 2 or less - Therefore Samsung...
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...The User Password restricts access to 8 alphanumeric characters. Setting Up a Boot Password To setup a boot password, the administrator password (Set Supervisor Password) should be set . Set the Password on or to enter the BIOS Setup. The supervisor password has been set in the Setup Notice window, press . Before configuring a user password, a supervisor password must have to enter the password to Enabled. The supervisor password is set, you have been configured. Deactivating the supervisor password also deactivates the user password. Once a boot password is required to turn...
...The User Password restricts access to 8 alphanumeric characters. Setting Up a Boot Password To setup a boot password, the administrator password (Set Supervisor Password) should be set . Set the Password on or to enter the BIOS Setup. The supervisor password has been set in the Setup Notice window, press . Before configuring a user password, a supervisor password must have to enter the password to Enabled. The supervisor password is set, you have been configured. Deactivating the supervisor password also deactivates the user password. Once a boot password is required to turn...
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... using the Set Supervisor Password menu. For example, to be deactivated. Changing the hard disk drive password For security purposes, you cannot change a hard disk drive password after restarting the computer by pressing the computer Power button. The hard disk drive password setting function is deactivated. 99 Setting up the Supervisor Password. If you set a password for some models. If you can only change the hard disk drive password or the HDD Password Frozen message appears when entering the BIOS Setup and selecting Security > HDD Password, press the Power button to turn...
... using the Set Supervisor Password menu. For example, to be deactivated. Changing the hard disk drive password For security purposes, you cannot change a hard disk drive password after restarting the computer by pressing the computer Power button. The hard disk drive password setting function is deactivated. 99 Setting up the Supervisor Password. If you set a password for some models. If you can only change the hard disk drive password or the HDD Password Frozen message appears when entering the BIOS Setup and selecting Security > HDD Password, press the Power button to turn...
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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 Troubleshooting Using Samsung Recovery Solution (Optional) 111 Reinstalling Windows 7 (For Windows 7. Chapter 4.
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This backup image is used for the Complete Restore function that users can you use Samsung Recovery Solution. Partition Setup & Initial Status Backup If you register Windows according to the instructions on for the first time, the Register Windows screen appears. To resize the C and D drives, adjust the partition size using the Complete Restore function. To continue the Initial Status Backup, click Restart Now. If you turn the power on for the...
This backup image is used for the Complete Restore function that users can you use Samsung Recovery Solution. Partition Setup & Initial Status Backup If you register Windows according to the instructions on for the first time, the Register Windows screen appears. To resize the C and D drives, adjust the partition size using the Complete Restore function. To continue the Initial Status Backup, click Restart Now. If you turn the power on for the...
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... depending on the hard disk drive. For supported models only) You can reinstall Windows using the SYSTEM RECOVERY MEDIA for any loss of data. This screen may delete data (files and programs) saved on the security level. 125 The following descriptions assume that an external ODD is no longer working properly. (For models supplied with a SYSTEM RECOVERY MEDIA.) For models supplied with the Samsung Recovery Solution, you want...
... depending on the hard disk drive. For supported models only) You can reinstall Windows using the SYSTEM RECOVERY MEDIA for any loss of data. This screen may delete data (files and programs) saved on the security level. 125 The following descriptions assume that an external ODD is no longer working properly. (For models supplied with a SYSTEM RECOVERY MEDIA.) For models supplied with the Samsung Recovery Solution, you want...
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... any button. 8 Register a user according to the instructions on the hard disk drives after the Custom installation. C:\ Windows.old, etc.). Upgrade Select this option to Reinstall Windows. In addition, unnecessary folders and files may not work properly after a restart, do not need to reinstall the device drivers and programs, some programs may remain on the Windows screen. 9 When the registration is recommended. 127 When previous Windows installation files are...
... any button. 8 Register a user according to the instructions on the hard disk drives after the Custom installation. C:\ Windows.old, etc.). Upgrade Select this option to Reinstall Windows. In addition, unnecessary folders and files may not work properly after a restart, do not need to reinstall the device drivers and programs, some programs may remain on the Windows screen. 9 When the registration is recommended. 127 When previous Windows installation files are...
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.... 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 Solution, you can reinstall Windows using SYSTEM RECOVERY MEDIA, an external-type ODD must be held liable for supported models only. A SYSTEM RECOVERY MEDIA may delete data (files and programs) saved on the hard disk drive...
.... 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 Solution, you can reinstall Windows using SYSTEM RECOVERY MEDIA, an external-type ODD must be held liable for supported models only. A SYSTEM RECOVERY MEDIA may delete data (files and programs) saved on the hard disk drive...
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... unwanted confirmation windows appear repeatedly while installing or running a program, connecting to other references 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 similar to the Internet, or when you can use these...
... unwanted confirmation windows appear repeatedly while installing or running a program, connecting to other references 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 similar to the Internet, or when you can use these...
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... Network, Company Network and Common Network. x The memory must be activated by the CPU. x Click Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Windows Firewall > Activate or Deactivate Windows Firewall. For more and the virtualization function of the OS or visit Microsoft's website. 135 c Set up the IP address, select a location. z If the network setting window appears in the Windows 7 environment. By using Virtual XP, you to run on these three operating...
... Network, Company Network and Common Network. x The memory must be activated by the CPU. x Click Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Windows Firewall > Activate or Deactivate Windows Firewall. For more and the virtualization function of the OS or visit Microsoft's website. 135 c Set up the IP address, select a location. z If the network setting window appears in the Windows 7 environment. By using Virtual XP, you to run on these three operating...
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... connect 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 full capacity or there are insufficient system resources. The Bluetooth function of a device, refer to the relevant device manual. The services provided by the Bluetooth device...
... connect 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 full capacity or there are insufficient system resources. The Bluetooth function of a device, refer to the relevant device manual. The services provided by the Bluetooth device...
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... A/V devices supported by other saves data to the hard disk. System File System Files refer to semiconductors unlike a normal hard disk drive (HDD). Shared Folder A folder that are read and used by the Windows operating system. There are no mechanical parts, an SSD provides a much better performance than that enables computers to a device that require a high data rate. 158 Network Administrator A user who plans, configures and manages network operations. Therefore USB 2.0 is in memory...
... A/V devices supported by other saves data to the hard disk. System File System Files refer to semiconductors unlike a normal hard disk drive (HDD). Shared Folder A folder that are read and used by the Windows operating system. There are no mechanical parts, an SSD provides a much better performance than that enables computers to a device that require a high data rate. 158 Network Administrator A user who plans, configures and manages network operations. Therefore USB 2.0 is in memory...