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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 83 Wired Network 88 Wireless Network (Optional) 92 Chapter 3. Settings and Upgrade LCD Brightness Control 96 BIOS Setup 98 Setting a Boot Password 101 Changing the Boot Priority 104 Upgrading Memory 105 Battery 107 Using the Security Lock Port 113 Chapter 4. Appendix Product Specifications 157 Glossary 159 Index 164 Getting Started Product Features 2 Before You Start 3 ...
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 83 Wired Network 88 Wireless Network (Optional) 92 Chapter 3. Settings and Upgrade LCD Brightness Control 96 BIOS Setup 98 Setting a Boot Password 101 Changing the Boot Priority 104 Upgrading Memory 105 Battery 107 Using the Security Lock Port 113 Chapter 4. Appendix Product Specifications 157 Glossary 159 Index 164 Getting Started Product Features 2 Before You Start 3 ...
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... to 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. Custody and Movement Related When moving the product, turn the power off and separate all connected cables first. Do not operate or watch the computer while driving a vehicle. The battery will...
... to 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. Custody and Movement Related When moving the product, turn the power off and separate all connected cables first. Do not operate or watch the computer while driving a vehicle. The battery will...
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... the pictures used in this guide. 2 3 6 4 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 4 Touchpad/Touchpad Buttons A device to enter data by pressing the keys. The corresponding operating LED is lit when the corresponding function operates. 7 LCD The screen images are displayed here. 50 The touchpad and touchpad buttons provide functions similar to the mouse ball and buttons. 5 Multi Card Slot (Optional) A card slot that supports SD Card, SDHC...
... the pictures used in this guide. 2 3 6 4 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 4 Touchpad/Touchpad Buttons A device to enter data by pressing the keys. The corresponding operating LED is lit when the corresponding function operates. 7 LCD The screen images are displayed here. 50 The touchpad and touchpad buttons provide functions similar to the mouse ball and buttons. 5 Multi Card Slot (Optional) A card slot that supports SD Card, SDHC...
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A jack used to connect the headphones. A jack to connect the AC adapter that supplies power to prevent the computer from being stolen. You can connect USB devices to the USB port such as a keyboard/mouse, digital camera, etc. Turns the computer on and off. 52 Right View 12 3 4 56 1 Headphone Jack 2 Microphone Jack 3 USB Port 4 DC Jack 5 Security Lock Port 6 Power Button A jack used to connect the microphone. You can connect a Kensington lock to the Security Lock Port to the computer.
A jack used to connect the headphones. A jack to connect the AC adapter that supplies power to prevent the computer from being stolen. You can connect USB devices to the USB port such as a keyboard/mouse, digital camera, etc. Turns the computer on and off. 52 Right View 12 3 4 56 1 Headphone Jack 2 Microphone Jack 3 USB Port 4 DC Jack 5 Security Lock Port 6 Power Button A jack used to connect the microphone. You can connect a Kensington lock to the Security Lock Port to the computer.
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... Samsung logo appears in sleep mode. 53 If the vents are blocked the computer may be dangerous. 4 Digital Video/ Audio Port (HDMI) (Optional) 5 Chargeable USB Port (Optional) 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 a monitor, TV or projector supporting a 15pin D-SUB interface. Left View 12 3 45 1 Wired LAN Port 2 Monitor Port 3 Fan...
... Samsung logo appears in sleep mode. 53 If the vents are blocked the computer may be dangerous. 4 Digital Video/ Audio Port (HDMI) (Optional) 5 Chargeable USB Port (Optional) 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 a monitor, TV or projector supporting a 15pin D-SUB interface. Left View 12 3 45 1 Wired LAN Port 2 Monitor Port 3 Fan...
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... the BIOS Setup. If you reinstall Windows XP, you have to install the Magic Keyboard program additionally using an external mouse only, you don't want fan noise turning ON and OFF in the Silent mode, select the Advanced menu > Fan Silent Mode > Low in models with priority for maximum performance. For Windows XP model, Easy SpeedUp Manager function is launched. Fn+ Name Function Samsung Support Center System diagnosis, recovery and Internet consultation program, Samsung Support...
... the BIOS Setup. If you reinstall Windows XP, you have to install the Magic Keyboard program additionally using an external mouse only, you don't want fan noise turning ON and OFF in the Silent mode, select the Advanced menu > Fan Silent Mode > Low in models with priority for maximum performance. For Windows XP model, Easy SpeedUp Manager function is launched. Fn+ Name Function Samsung Support Center System diagnosis, recovery and Internet consultation program, Samsung Support...
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Chapter �3�.� Settings and Upgrade LCD Brightness Control 96 BIOS Setup 98 Setting a Boot Password 101 Changing the Boot Priority 104 Upgrading Memory 105 Battery 107 Using the Security Lock Port 113
Chapter �3�.� Settings and Upgrade LCD Brightness Control 96 BIOS Setup 98 Setting a Boot Password 101 Changing the Boot Priority 104 Upgrading Memory 105 Battery 107 Using the Security Lock Port 113
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... the changed LCD brightness even after turning the computer on the screen to User Control. 3. T urn the computer on and press the F2 key when the SAMSUNG logo appears on again To maintain the LCD brightness set the Brightness Mode Control item to enter the BIOS Setup. 2. But in spite of that, it is running on battery power to save battery power consumption. LCD bad pixels principle of laptop computer Samsung observes the specifications regarding...
... the changed LCD brightness even after turning the computer on the screen to User Control. 3. T urn the computer on and press the F2 key when the SAMSUNG logo appears on again To maintain the LCD brightness set the Brightness Mode Control item to enter the BIOS Setup. 2. But in spite of that, it is running on battery power to save battery power consumption. LCD bad pixels principle of laptop computer Samsung observes the specifications regarding...
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... enter the password to boot up to Enabled. Set the Password on or to the computer or for confirmation, and press again. 3 Enter a password, press , reenter the password for configuring the BIOS Setup, like a Supervisor Password. Setting a User Password The User Password restricts access to enter the BIOS Setup. The password can be configured with a User Password are not allowed. 4 When a message confirming the password configuration appears in advance. However, the Setup items that can be set in the Setup Notice window...
... enter the password to boot up to Enabled. Set the Password on or to the computer or for confirmation, and press again. 3 Enter a password, press , reenter the password for configuring the BIOS Setup, like a Supervisor Password. Setting a User Password The User Password restricts access to enter the BIOS Setup. The password can be configured with a User Password are not allowed. 4 When a message confirming the password configuration appears in advance. However, the Setup items that can be set in the Setup Notice window...
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... models. The hard disk drive password setting function is deactivated. 103 If you cannot change a hard disk drive password after restarting the computer by pressing the computer Power button. Changing the hard disk drive password For security purposes, you set using the Set Supervisor Password menu. 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...
... models. The hard disk drive password setting function is deactivated. 103 If you cannot change a hard disk drive password after restarting the computer by pressing the computer Power button. Changing the hard disk drive password For security purposes, you set using the Set Supervisor Password menu. 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...
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Troubleshooting Using Samsung Recovery Solution (Optional) 115 Reinstalling Windows 7 (For Windows 7. For supported models only) 129 Reinstalling Windows XP (For Windows XP, For supported models only) 134 Questions and Answers 138 Windows Related 138 Display Related 141 Sound Related 144 Wired LAN Related 146 Wireless LAN Related 148 Games and Programs Related 152 Bluetooth 154 Chapter 4.
Troubleshooting Using Samsung Recovery Solution (Optional) 115 Reinstalling Windows 7 (For Windows 7. For supported models only) 129 Reinstalling Windows XP (For Windows XP, For supported models only) 134 Questions and Answers 138 Windows Related 138 Display Related 141 Sound Related 144 Wired LAN Related 146 Wireless LAN Related 148 Games and Programs Related 152 Bluetooth 154 Chapter 4.
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... the Complete Restore function that users can you turn the power on for the first time, the Register Windows screen appears. Partition the disk carefully. 3 The Initial Status Backup screen appears. This function saves an image of the Initial Status of the C drive to the Initial Status using the slide bar and the click Next. Let's learn how to use Samsung Recovery Solution when Windows is turned on for...
... the Complete Restore function that users can you turn the power on for the first time, the Register Windows screen appears. Partition the disk carefully. 3 The Initial Status Backup screen appears. This function saves an image of the Initial Status of the C drive to the Initial Status using the slide bar and the click Next. Let's learn how to use Samsung Recovery Solution when Windows is turned on for...
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... you to restore data using DVD. 4 Enter a description for the backup in the boot screen to enter restoration mode. 2 When the initial menu screen appears, click Backup and then click Data Backup. 3 In the data selection screen, select either Basic Selection or Select from all, select a folder or file to be backed up, and then click the Next button. Data Restore enables you cannot start Windows, turn the...
... you to restore data using DVD. 4 Enter a description for the backup in the boot screen to enter restoration mode. 2 When the initial menu screen appears, click Backup and then click Data Backup. 3 In the data selection screen, select either Basic Selection or Select from all, select a folder or file to be backed up, and then click the Next button. Data Restore enables you cannot start Windows, turn the...
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..., select Run setup.exe and click Allow. Samsung Electronics shall not be connected before turning the computer on the hard disk drive. For supported models only) You can reinstall Windows using the Samsung Recovery Solution. This screen may delete data (files and programs) saved on . Reinstalling Windows may not appear depending on your computer model. If you cannot start ]. To reinstall Windows using SYSTEM RECOVERY MEDIA, an external-type ODD must...
..., select Run setup.exe and click Allow. Samsung Electronics shall not be connected before turning the computer on the hard disk drive. For supported models only) You can reinstall Windows using the Samsung Recovery Solution. This screen may delete data (files and programs) saved on . Reinstalling Windows may not appear depending on your computer model. If you cannot start ]. To reinstall Windows using SYSTEM RECOVERY MEDIA, an external-type ODD must...
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... any key to Upgrade Windows while maintaining current files, configurations and programs. Although you that the files and folders will restart 3 times during the installation. Custom Select this option to boot from CD or DVD... Drive D includes an area to Reinstall Windows. Installing Windows to reinstall all necessary device drivers and programs after the installation (e.g. The computer will be moved to the instructions on the hard disk drives...
... any key to Upgrade Windows while maintaining current files, configurations and programs. Although you that the files and folders will restart 3 times during the installation. Custom Select this option to boot from CD or DVD... Drive D includes an area to Reinstall Windows. Installing Windows to reinstall all necessary device drivers and programs after the installation (e.g. The computer will be moved to the instructions on the hard disk drives...
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... 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 your model...
... 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 your model...
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... on possible problems, solutions and other Windows operating systems, you cannot 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 similar to finish the setting. 138 This may differ from your operating system. z Click Start > Control Panel > User Accounts and Family Protection > User Accounts > Change User Accounts Control Settings. Therefore, some...
... on possible problems, solutions and other Windows operating systems, you cannot 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 similar to finish the setting. 138 This may differ from your operating system. z Click Start > Control Panel > User Accounts and Family Protection > User Accounts > Change User Accounts Control Settings. Therefore, some...
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... network setting window appears in the Windows 7 environment. 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. 139 The following network locations are available: Home Network, Company Network and Common Network. x The memory must exist and be 2 GB or more information, refer to the Help section of the BIOS must be activated...
... network setting window appears in the Windows 7 environment. 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. 139 The following network locations are available: Home Network, Company Network and Common Network. x The memory must exist and be 2 GB or more information, refer to the Help section of the BIOS must be activated...
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... insufficient system resources. The Bluetooth function of a device, refer to the relevant device manual. The 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...
... insufficient system resources. The Bluetooth function of a device, refer to the relevant device manual. The 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...
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..., configures and manages network operations. If the power is used by IEEE 1394 and a 2nd HDD and CDRW that of IEEE1394. Therefore USB 2.0 is turned off, the data in Sleep Mode, the data on the network. Especially, a Flash Memory-Type SSD provides high reliability and durability. USB (Universal Serial Bus) This refers to a serial interface standard developed to the Flash Memory. Since there are read and used for A/V devices supported by the Windows operating...
..., configures and manages network operations. If the power is used by IEEE 1394 and a 2nd HDD and CDRW that of IEEE1394. Therefore USB 2.0 is turned off, the data in Sleep Mode, the data on the network. Especially, a Flash Memory-Type SSD provides high reliability and durability. USB (Universal Serial Bus) This refers to a serial interface standard developed to the Flash Memory. Since there are read and used for A/V devices supported by the Windows operating...