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Troubleshooting Using Samsung Recovery Solution 118 Reinstalling Windows 7 133 Reinstalling Windows XP 138 Questions and Answers 142 Chapter 5. Appendix Product Specifications 164 Glossary 166 Index 171 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 4. Contents Chapter 1. Getting Started Product Features 2 Before You Start 3 Contents 7 Safety Precautions 8 Proper Posture During Computer Use 24 ...
Troubleshooting Using Samsung Recovery Solution 118 Reinstalling Windows 7 133 Reinstalling Windows XP 138 Questions and Answers 142 Chapter 5. Appendix Product Specifications 164 Glossary 166 Index 171 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 4. Contents Chapter 1. Getting Started Product Features 2 Before You Start 3 Contents 7 Safety Precautions 8 Proper Posture During Computer Use 24 ...
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... 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. The actual color and appearance 1 of the computer. Overview Front View 8 Optional items may be changed or may not be provided depending on or off. 5 Multi Card Slot (Optional) A card slot that supports SD card, SDHC card, MMC card...
... 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. The actual color and appearance 1 of the computer. Overview Front View 8 Optional items may be changed or may not be provided depending on or off. 5 Multi Card Slot (Optional) A card slot that supports SD card, SDHC card, MMC card...
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... computer operating status. This turns on when the wireless LAN is being connected to AC adapter. Green: When the battery is fully charged or the battery is operating. Off: When the computer is running . On: W hen the computer is not installed. Blinks: When the computer is in Sleep mode. 51 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...
... computer operating status. This turns on when the wireless LAN is being connected to AC adapter. Green: When the battery is fully charged or the battery is operating. Off: When the computer is running . On: W hen the computer is not installed. Blinks: When the computer is in Sleep mode. 51 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...
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You can connect USB devices to the USB port such as a keyboard/mouse, digital camera, etc. 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 prevent the computer from being stolen. 52 You can connect a Kensington lock to the Security Lock Port to connect a monitor, TV or projector supporting a 15pin D-SUB interface.
You can connect USB devices to the USB port such as a keyboard/mouse, digital camera, etc. 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 prevent the computer from being stolen. 52 You can connect a Kensington lock to the Security Lock Port to connect a monitor, TV or projector supporting a 15pin D-SUB interface.
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... key when the Samsung logo appears in sleep mode. 5 Microphone Jack 6 Headphone Jack A jack used to the USB port such as this port. Then you can connect USB devices to connect the headphones. 53 If the vents are blocked the computer may be dangerous. 4 USB Port / 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...
... key when the Samsung logo appears in sleep mode. 5 Microphone Jack 6 Headphone Jack A jack used to the USB port such as this port. Then you can connect USB devices to connect the headphones. 53 If the vents are blocked the computer may be dangerous. 4 USB Port / 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...
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... on the Windows Desktop, select the corresponding program from Start > All Programs > Samsung.) 2 Select ON or OFF depending on your requirements, and click OK. 3 The Fast Booting function will be removed before you open memory door 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...
... on the Windows Desktop, select the corresponding program from Start > All Programs > Samsung.) 2 Select ON or OFF depending on your requirements, and click OK. 3 The Fast Booting function will be removed before you open memory door 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...
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... function is not activated, you place two fingers over the Touchpad and move them up, down, left or right, the screen is scrolled up, down, left or right. Click over the corresponding item to the following procedures. 1 The gesture setting path 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...
... function is not activated, you place two fingers over the Touchpad and move them up, down, left or right, the screen is scrolled up, down, left or right. Click over the corresponding item to the following procedures. 1 The gesture setting path 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...
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... interoperability, and DLNA-certified devices allow users to the same access point. Configure the network settings by following the steps below. 1 Connect your computer and TV to the respective user manuals. Playing content on your TV using your computer Configuring the network settings for your computer and TV To share content, all shared devices must be connected to play videos, photos and music files stored on a computer...
... interoperability, and DLNA-certified devices allow users to the same access point. Configure the network settings by following the steps below. 1 Connect your computer and TV to the respective user manuals. Playing content on your TV using your computer Configuring the network settings for your computer and TV To share content, all shared devices must be connected to play videos, photos and music files stored on a computer...
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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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... screen 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 enter the BIOS Setup. 2. 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 1 level when pressing the Fn + key once. Maintaining the changed LCD brightness...
... screen 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 enter the BIOS Setup. 2. 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 1 level when pressing the Fn + key once. Maintaining the changed LCD brightness...
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... boot item to 8 alphanumeric characters. Before configuring a user password, a supervisor password must have to enter the password to boot up to Enabled. The supervisor password is set, you have been configured. In the Set User Password item, press and complete the procedures from Step 3 of Setting a Supervisor Password. Set the Password on or to the computer or for confirmation, and press again. The password can be set . Setting a User Password The User Password restricts access to enter the BIOS Setup...
... boot item to 8 alphanumeric characters. Before configuring a user password, a supervisor password must have to enter the password to boot up to Enabled. The supervisor password is set, you have been configured. In the Set User Password item, press and complete the procedures from Step 3 of Setting a Supervisor Password. Set the Password on or to the computer or for confirmation, and press again. The password can be set . Setting a User Password The User Password restricts access to enter the BIOS Setup...
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...Password. If you set a password for some models. 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. 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 accessed...
...Password. If you set a password for some models. 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. 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 accessed...
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Troubleshooting Using Samsung Recovery Solution (Optional) 118 Reinstalling Windows 7 (For Windows 7. Chapter 4. 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
Troubleshooting Using Samsung Recovery Solution (Optional) 118 Reinstalling Windows 7 (For Windows 7. Chapter 4. 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
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... Restore restores the major Windows files only while maintaining the user configuration and data on and press the F4 key when the boot screen (SAMSUNG logo) appears. In this case, please use the touchpad or mouse. If you select a symptom, a recommended restoration option will blink. The Restore function provides the Basic Restore and Complete Restore options. 2 If the initial menu screen appears, click Restore. 1 - For computers supporting the touch screen function, the touch screen function does not work during Restore Mode. Click...
... Restore restores the major Windows files only while maintaining the user configuration and data on and press the F4 key when the boot screen (SAMSUNG logo) appears. In this case, please use the touchpad or mouse. If you select a symptom, a recommended restoration option will blink. The Restore function provides the Basic Restore and Complete Restore options. 2 If the initial menu screen appears, click Restore. 1 - For computers supporting the touch screen function, the touch screen function does not work during Restore Mode. Click...
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... data. Make sure to the descriptions in Windows 1 Insert the SYSTEM RECOVERY MEDIA into the DVD drive. 2 When the AutoPlay window appears, select Run setup.exe and click Allow. Reinstalling Windows 7 (For Windows 7. For supported models only) You can reinstall Windows using the Samsung Recovery Solution. Samsung Electronics shall not be connected before turning the computer on the hard disk drive. This screen may delete data (files and programs) saved on .
... data. Make sure to the descriptions in Windows 1 Insert the SYSTEM RECOVERY MEDIA into the DVD drive. 2 When the AutoPlay window appears, select Run setup.exe and click Allow. Reinstalling Windows 7 (For Windows 7. For supported models only) You can reinstall Windows using the Samsung Recovery Solution. Samsung Electronics shall not be connected before turning the computer on the hard disk drive. This screen may delete data (files and programs) saved on .
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... files may not work properly after the installation (e.g. When previous Windows installation files are in the selected partition, a message appears informing you therefore do not press any key to boot from CD or DVD... Click the OK button. 7 The Windows installation continues. For a smooth computer operation, installing the necessary software installation is recommended. If the Press any button. 8 Register a user according to the instructions on the hard disk drives after the upgrade. 6 When a window...
... files may not work properly after the installation (e.g. When previous Windows installation files are in the selected partition, a message appears informing you therefore do not press any key to boot from CD or DVD... Click the OK button. 7 The Windows installation continues. For a smooth computer operation, installing the necessary software installation is recommended. If the Press any button. 8 Register a user according to the instructions on the hard disk drives after the upgrade. 6 When a window...
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.... Samsung Electronics shall not be connected before turning the computer on the hard disk drive. Running SYSTEM RECOVERY MEDIA Insert the SYSTEM RECOVERY MEDIA into the CD-ROM drive. 138 Reinstalling Windows may not be supplied depending on your computer model. The SYSTEM RECOVERY MEDIA is connected. Reinstalling Windows XP (For Windows XP, For supported models only) You can reinstall Windows using the SYSTEM RECOVERY MEDIA when Windows does not work...
.... Samsung Electronics shall not be connected before turning the computer on the hard disk drive. Running SYSTEM RECOVERY MEDIA Insert the SYSTEM RECOVERY MEDIA into the CD-ROM drive. 138 Reinstalling Windows may not be supplied depending on your computer model. The SYSTEM RECOVERY MEDIA is connected. Reinstalling Windows XP (For Windows XP, For supported models only) You can reinstall Windows using the SYSTEM RECOVERY MEDIA when Windows does not work...
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... Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Windows Firewall > Activate or Deactivate Windows Firewall. c Set up the IP address, select a location. x The memory must exist and be 2 GB or more information, refer to the Help section of the BIOS must be activated by the CPU. Q What Is Virtual XP? (For Windows 7 only, For supported models only) A Virtual XP refers to a virtual operating system that do not run Windows...
... Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Windows Firewall > Activate or Deactivate Windows Firewall. c Set up the IP address, select a location. x The memory must exist and be 2 GB or more information, refer to the Help section of the BIOS must be activated by the CPU. Q What Is Virtual XP? (For Windows 7 only, For supported models only) A Virtual XP refers to a virtual operating system that do not run Windows...
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... shutdown without disabling the WOL option. - Set the Wireless LAN to Disable to use the system after disabling the function. - When the network is not supported Ping. c Click Configure > Power Management tab. Restart the system. - If the system wake up from Sleep mode when a signal (such as a ping or magic packet command) arrives over the network (wired LAN). Using the Function z ► For Windows 7 Click Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and...
... shutdown without disabling the WOL option. - Set the Wireless LAN to Disable to use the system after disabling the function. - When the network is not supported Ping. c Click Configure > Power Management tab. Restart the system. - If the system wake up from Sleep mode when a signal (such as a ping or magic packet command) arrives over the network (wired LAN). Using the Function z ► For Windows 7 Click Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and...
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... hard disk drive (HDD). Network Administrator A user who plans, configures and manages network operations. Sometimes, a network administrator is equivalent to that of USB 1.1. When a computer is in memory will be lost. The data rate of SSD. Sleep Mode A power mode that enables computers to save power consumption when they are read and used . In general, system files must not be deleted or moved. While USB 1.1 supports 12Mbps (12 million bits per second), USB 2.0 supports...
... hard disk drive (HDD). Network Administrator A user who plans, configures and manages network operations. Sometimes, a network administrator is equivalent to that of USB 1.1. When a computer is in memory will be lost. The data rate of SSD. Sleep Mode A power mode that enables computers to save power consumption when they are read and used . In general, system files must not be deleted or moved. While USB 1.1 supports 12Mbps (12 million bits per second), USB 2.0 supports...