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...Glossary 166 Index 171 Using the Computer Keyboard 60 Touchpad 63 External-type CD drive (To be purchased) 68 Multi Card Slot (Optional) 70 Connecting a monitor / TV 73 Adjusting the Volume 78 Wired Network 83 Wireless Network (Optional) 87 Sharing Content in a Home Network (Easy Content Share) (Optional) 90 HDD Protection Function (Optional) 97 Chapter 3. Settings and Upgrade LCD Brightness Control 100 BIOS Setup 102 Setting a Boot Password 105 Changing the Boot Priority 108 Upgrading Memory 109 Battery 111 Using the Security Lock Port 116 Chapter...
...Glossary 166 Index 171 Using the Computer Keyboard 60 Touchpad 63 External-type CD drive (To be purchased) 68 Multi Card Slot (Optional) 70 Connecting a monitor / TV 73 Adjusting the Volume 78 Wired Network 83 Wireless Network (Optional) 87 Sharing Content in a Home Network (Easy Content Share) (Optional) 90 HDD Protection Function (Optional) 97 Chapter 3. Settings and Upgrade LCD Brightness Control 100 BIOS Setup 102 Setting a Boot Password 105 Changing the Boot Priority 108 Upgrading Memory 109 Battery 111 Using the Security Lock Port 116 Chapter...
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... pictures used in this guide. 2 7 3 6 5 4 1 Camera Lens (Optional) Using this lens, you can use the built-in microphone. 8 LCD The screen images are displayed here. 50 The corresponding operating LED is lit when the corresponding function operates. 7 Microphone (Optional) You can take still pictures and record video. 2 Keyboard A device to enter data by pressing the keys. 3 Touchpad/Touchpad Buttons The touchpad and touchpad buttons provide functions similar to the mouse ball and buttons. 4 Power Switch Turns the computer on the computer model...
... pictures used in this guide. 2 7 3 6 5 4 1 Camera Lens (Optional) Using this lens, you can use the built-in microphone. 8 LCD The screen images are displayed here. 50 The corresponding operating LED is lit when the corresponding function operates. 7 Microphone (Optional) You can take still pictures and record video. 2 Keyboard A device to enter data by pressing the keys. 3 Touchpad/Touchpad Buttons The touchpad and touchpad buttons provide functions similar to the mouse ball and buttons. 4 Power Switch Turns the computer on the computer model...
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... the battery is operating. Off: When the computer is running . This shows the computer operating status. Amber: When the battery is being connected to be typed without being charged. Status Indicators 123 45 1 Caps Lock 2 Hard Disk Drive 3 Wireless LAN 4 Charge Status 5 Power This turns on when the Caps Lock key is pressed allowing capital letters to AC adapter. Indicates that the hard disk drive is running on when the wireless LAN is not installed.
... the battery is operating. Off: When the computer is running . This shows the computer operating status. Amber: When the battery is being connected to be typed without being charged. Status Indicators 123 45 1 Caps Lock 2 Hard Disk Drive 3 Wireless LAN 4 Charge Status 5 Power This turns on when the Caps Lock key is pressed allowing capital letters to AC adapter. Indicates that the hard disk drive is running on when the wireless LAN is not installed.
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A port used to the USB port such as a keyboard/mouse, digital camera, etc. You can connect a Kensington lock to the Security Lock Port to prevent the computer from being stolen. 52 You can connect USB devices to connect a monitor, TV or projector supporting a 15pin D-SUB interface. Right View 12 3 4 1 Wireless LAN Switch (Optional) 2 USB Port 3 Monitor Port 4 Security Lock Port In models with a wireless LAN function, first make sure that the wireless LAN function is turned off.
A port used to the USB port such as a keyboard/mouse, digital camera, etc. You can connect a Kensington lock to the Security Lock Port to prevent the computer from being stolen. 52 You can connect USB devices to connect a monitor, TV or projector supporting a 15pin D-SUB interface. Right View 12 3 4 1 Wireless LAN Switch (Optional) 2 USB Port 3 Monitor Port 4 Security Lock Port In models with a wireless LAN function, first make sure that the wireless LAN function is turned off.
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... USB Port (Optional) You can connect USB devices to the USB port such as a keyboard/mouse, digital camera, etc. (Chargeable USB: 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 connect the microphone. Left View 12 3 4 56 1 DC Jack 2 Wired LAN Port 3 Fan Vents A jack to connect the AC adapter that supplies power to connect the headphones. 53 A jack used to Enable...
... USB Port (Optional) You can connect USB devices to the USB port such as a keyboard/mouse, digital camera, etc. (Chargeable USB: 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 connect the microphone. Left View 12 3 4 56 1 DC Jack 2 Wired LAN Port 3 Fan Vents A jack to connect the AC adapter that supplies power to connect the headphones. 53 A jack used to Enable...
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... + key. However, as unexpected accidents can always occur, it is turned ON or OFF. 58 To change these, first disable the Fast Booting function. The existing power saving mode and maximum power saving mode functions have been replaced by this function. Battery and AC power should be turned on or off according to your data. While the Fast Booting function is enabled You cannot change or add memory.
... + key. However, as unexpected accidents can always occur, it is turned ON or OFF. 58 To change these, first disable the Fast Booting function. The existing power saving mode and maximum power saving mode functions have been replaced by this function. Battery and AC power should be turned on or off according to your data. While the Fast Booting function is enabled You cannot change or add memory.
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... may differ depending on the model. ▶A Model Click the Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Mouse > Device Settings tab > Settings button. ▶B Model Click the Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Mouse > ELAN > Options button. 2 The Touchpad Settings window appears. Click over the Touchpad together or apart, the current image or text is zoomed in or out. Configuring the Gesture Function If the Gesture function is not activated, you can activate it according to select the item...
... may differ depending on the model. ▶A Model Click the Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Mouse > Device Settings tab > Settings button. ▶B Model Click the Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Mouse > ELAN > Options button. 2 The Touchpad Settings window appears. Click over the Touchpad together or apart, the current image or text is zoomed in or out. Configuring the Gesture Function If the Gesture function is not activated, you can activate it according to select the item...
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... or wireless LAN connection, as shown below . 90 Playing content on your TV using DLNA technology, both your computer and TV must be DLNA certified. Configuring the network settings for your computer and TV To share content, all shared devices must be connected to the same access point. To play videos, photos and music files stored on your computer 3. Configure the network settings by following...
... or wireless LAN connection, as shown below . 90 Playing content on your TV using DLNA technology, both your computer and TV must be DLNA certified. Configuring the network settings for your computer and TV To share content, all shared devices must be connected to the same access point. To play videos, photos and music files stored on your computer 3. Configure the network settings by following...
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Settings and Upgrade LCD Brightness Control 100 BIOS Setup 102 Setting a Boot Password 105 Changing the Boot Priority 108 Upgrading Memory 109 Battery 111 Using the Security Lock Port 116 Chapter 3.
Settings and Upgrade LCD Brightness Control 100 BIOS Setup 102 Setting a Boot Password 105 Changing the Boot Priority 108 Upgrading Memory 109 Battery 111 Using the Security Lock Port 116 Chapter 3.
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... LCD brightness set the Brightness Mode Control item to save battery power consumption. LCD bad pixels principle of laptop computer Samsung observes the specifications regarding strict quality and reliability of LCD. P ress the F10 key to User Control. 3. Combination of Bright and Dark : 4 or less 100 LCD Brightness Control You can cause problems in appearance, but a small number of pixels doesn't affect the computer performance. Controlling the Brightness Using the Keyboard Adjust the LCD brightness by using the brightness control keys...
... LCD brightness set the Brightness Mode Control item to save battery power consumption. LCD bad pixels principle of laptop computer Samsung observes the specifications regarding strict quality and reliability of LCD. P ress the F10 key to User Control. 3. Combination of Bright and Dark : 4 or less 100 LCD Brightness Control You can cause problems in appearance, but a small number of pixels doesn't affect the computer performance. Controlling the Brightness Using the Keyboard Adjust the LCD brightness by using the brightness control keys...
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.... 106 Before configuring a user password, a supervisor password must have to enter the password to boot up to enter the BIOS Setup. Special characters are restricted, unlike for confirmation, and press again. Set the Password on or to 8 alphanumeric characters. Setting a User Password The User Password restricts access to Enabled. The password can be set in the Setup Notice window, press . The supervisor password is set . Deactivating the supervisor password also deactivates the user password. In the Set User Password item, press...
.... 106 Before configuring a user password, a supervisor password must have to enter the password to boot up to enter the BIOS Setup. Special characters are restricted, unlike for confirmation, and press again. Set the Password on or to 8 alphanumeric characters. Setting a User Password The User Password restricts access to Enabled. The password can be set in the Setup Notice window, press . The supervisor password is set . Deactivating the supervisor password also deactivates the user password. In the Set User Password item, press...
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... Password item, enter the currently configured password and press . The password is not provided for a hard disk drive, it cannot be deactivated. 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 the computer on the password to deactivate a supervisor password in Step 3 of the Setting up a Hard Disk Drive Password (Optional) A supervisor password must be set a password for some models. The hard disk drive password setting function...
... Password item, enter the currently configured password and press . The password is not provided for a hard disk drive, it cannot be deactivated. 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 the computer on the password to deactivate a supervisor password in Step 3 of the Setting up a Hard Disk Drive Password (Optional) A supervisor password must be set a password for some models. The hard disk drive password setting function...
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For supported models only) 133 Reinstalling Windows XP (For Windows XP, For supported models only) 138 Questions and Answers 142 Windows Related 142 Display Related 145 Sound Related 147 Wired LAN Related 149 Wireless LAN Related 151 Games and Programs Related 155 Bluetooth 158 Easy Content Share Related 160 Chapter 4. Troubleshooting Using Samsung Recovery Solution (Optional) 118 Reinstalling Windows 7 (For Windows 7.
For supported models only) 133 Reinstalling Windows XP (For Windows XP, For supported models only) 138 Questions and Answers 142 Windows Related 142 Display Related 145 Sound Related 147 Wired LAN Related 149 Wireless LAN Related 151 Games and Programs Related 155 Bluetooth 158 Easy Content Share Related 160 Chapter 4. Troubleshooting Using Samsung Recovery Solution (Optional) 118 Reinstalling Windows 7 (For Windows 7.
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... use the touchpad or mouse. If you select a symptom, a recommended restoration option will blink. When Windows does not start: T urn the computer on the C drive in Restoration mode and the Samsung Recovery Solution screen appears. For computers supporting the touch screen function, the touch screen function does not work during Restore Mode. Click the restoration option to a saved point when the computer was purchased or a user-saved point. Restoring the computer Restore is running: C lick Start > All Programs > Samsung > Samsung Recovery...
... use the touchpad or mouse. If you select a symptom, a recommended restoration option will blink. When Windows does not start: T urn the computer on the C drive in Restoration mode and the Samsung Recovery Solution screen appears. For computers supporting the touch screen function, the touch screen function does not work during Restore Mode. Click the restoration option to a saved point when the computer was purchased or a user-saved point. Restoring the computer Restore is running: C lick Start > All Programs > Samsung > Samsung Recovery...
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... 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 not appear depending on the security level. 133 These descriptions are for Windows 7 and for any loss of data. Samsung Electronics shall not be connected before turning the computer on the hard disk drive. This screen...
... 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 not appear depending on the security level. 133 These descriptions are for Windows 7 and for any loss of data. Samsung Electronics shall not be connected before turning the computer on the hard disk drive. This screen...
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... to reinstall all necessary device drivers and programs after the installation (e.g. Installing Windows to save the backup image used by Samsung Recovery Solution. For a smooth computer operation, installing the necessary software installation is complete, the Windows Desktop screen appears. If the Press any button. 8 Register a user according to the instructions on the hard disk drives after the Custom installation. Custom Select this option to Upgrade Windows while maintaining current files, configurations and programs. Although you...
... to reinstall all necessary device drivers and programs after the installation (e.g. Installing Windows to save the backup image used by Samsung Recovery Solution. For a smooth computer operation, installing the necessary software installation is complete, the Windows Desktop screen appears. If the Press any button. 8 Register a user according to the instructions on the hard disk drives after the Custom installation. Custom Select this option to Upgrade Windows while maintaining current files, configurations and programs. Although you...
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... Recovery CD. To reinstall Windows using the Samsung Recovery Solution. 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 supplied depending on the hard disk drive. Reinstalling Windows may not be connected before turning...
... Recovery CD. To reinstall Windows using the Samsung Recovery Solution. 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 supplied depending on the hard disk drive. Reinstalling Windows may not be connected before turning...
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... supported models only) A Virtual XP refers to a virtual operating system that allows you can determine whether to the Help section of the BIOS must be activated by the CPU. You can use the Windows Firewall and select a firewall security setting for the Home and Company (Private) Network Location Settings and the Common Network Location Settings, and click the OK button. The following network locations are available: Home Network, Company Network and...
... supported models only) A Virtual XP refers to a virtual operating system that allows you can determine whether to the Help section of the BIOS must be activated by the CPU. You can use the Windows Firewall and select a firewall security setting for the Home and Company (Private) Network Location Settings and the Common Network Location Settings, and click the OK button. The following network locations are available: Home Network, Company Network and...
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... no received signal, use the function. Set the Wireless LAN to Disable to a 100Mbps/1Gbps wired LAN and the computer exits Sleep/hibernation mode, a message appears informing you of standby, then click OK. x Right-click on Change adapter settings in the left menu pane. ► For Windows XP Click Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > System > Hardware > Device Manager > Network Adapters. c Click Configure > Power Management tab. For Windows 7, Wake On LAN is restored, it operates at 100Mbps/1Gbps...
... no received signal, use the function. Set the Wireless LAN to Disable to a 100Mbps/1Gbps wired LAN and the computer exits Sleep/hibernation mode, a message appears informing you of standby, then click OK. x Right-click on Change adapter settings in the left menu pane. ► For Windows XP Click Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > System > Hardware > Device Manager > Network Adapters. c Click Configure > Power Management tab. For Windows 7, Wake On LAN is restored, it operates at 100Mbps/1Gbps...
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... and used by the Windows operating system. When a computer is in memory will be lost. System File System Files refer to semiconductors unlike a normal hard disk drive (HDD). There are no mechanical parts, an SSD provides a much better performance than that saves information to files that can be deleted or moved. Network Administrator A user who plans, configures and manages network operations. While USB 1.1 supports 12Mbps (12 million bits per second), USB 2.0 supports...
... and used by the Windows operating system. When a computer is in memory will be lost. System File System Files refer to semiconductors unlike a normal hard disk drive (HDD). There are no mechanical parts, an SSD provides a much better performance than that saves information to files that can be deleted or moved. Network Administrator A user who plans, configures and manages network operations. While USB 1.1 supports 12Mbps (12 million bits per second), USB 2.0 supports...