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...5. Settings and Upgrade LCD Brightness Control 110 BIOS Setup 112 Setting a Boot Password 115 Changing the Boot Priority 118 Upgrading Memory 119 Battery 121 Using the Security Lock Port 126 Chapter 4. Contents Chapter 1. Using the Computer Keyboard 59 Touchpad 62 Using the Touch Screen (only for touch screen models) 68 External-type CD drive (To be purchased) 77 Multi Card Slot (Optional) 79 Connecting a monitor / TV 82 Adjusting the Volume 87 Wired Network 92 Wireless Network (Optional) 96 Using HyperSpace (Optional) 99 HDD Protection Function (Optional...
...5. Settings and Upgrade LCD Brightness Control 110 BIOS Setup 112 Setting a Boot Password 115 Changing the Boot Priority 118 Upgrading Memory 119 Battery 121 Using the Security Lock Port 126 Chapter 4. Contents Chapter 1. Using the Computer Keyboard 59 Touchpad 62 Using the Touch Screen (only for touch screen models) 68 External-type CD drive (To be purchased) 77 Multi Card Slot (Optional) 79 Connecting a monitor / TV 82 Adjusting the Volume 87 Wired Network 92 Wireless Network (Optional) 96 Using HyperSpace (Optional) 99 HDD Protection Function (Optional...
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... is lit when the corresponding function operates. 7 Microphone (Optional) You can use the built-in this guide. 2 7 3 6 5 4 1 Camera Lens (Optional) Using this lens, 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. The actual color and appearance 1 of the computer...
... is lit when the corresponding function operates. 7 Microphone (Optional) You can use the built-in this guide. 2 7 3 6 5 4 1 Camera Lens (Optional) Using this lens, 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. The actual color and appearance 1 of the computer...
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... the computer operating status. Amber: When the battery is being connected to be typed without being charged. Blinks: When the computer is operating. 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. Green: When the battery is fully charged or the battery is operating. This turns on when the wireless LAN is not...
... the computer operating status. Amber: When the battery is being connected to be typed without being charged. Blinks: When the computer is operating. 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. Green: When the battery is fully charged or the battery is operating. This turns on when the wireless LAN is not...
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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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... Jack 2 Wired LAN Port 3 Fan Vents A jack to connect the AC adapter that supplies power to this may overheat. 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, and set it to connect the microphone. Connect the Ethernet cable to the computer...
... Jack 2 Wired LAN Port 3 Fan Vents A jack to connect the AC adapter that supplies power to this may overheat. 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, and set it to connect the microphone. Connect the Ethernet cable to the computer...
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... the Silent mode, select the Advanced menu > Fan Silent Mode > Low in its maximum performance, and system resources are allocated to use this function. (For models supplied with wireless network device. You can turn the Touchpad off. 60 The fan keeps turning ON and works in Magic Keyboard program. Fn+ Name Function System diagnosis, recovery and Internet consultation program, Samsung Samsung Support Center, will be launched. (Optional) Support Center For some models, Samsung Magic Doctor...
... the Silent mode, select the Advanced menu > Fan Silent Mode > Low in its maximum performance, and system resources are allocated to use this function. (For models supplied with wireless network device. You can turn the Touchpad off. 60 The fan keeps turning ON and works in Magic Keyboard program. Fn+ Name Function System diagnosis, recovery and Internet consultation program, Samsung Samsung Support Center, will be launched. (Optional) Support Center For some models, Samsung Magic Doctor...
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... or video file. For more information on the screen. Perform the setup according to connect and click Connect. Click over an AP to the instructions on how to the Help section. If you can now use Real Player, refer to use the wireless network. 1 Click the network icon . 2 When the Network Setup Wizard appears, click Advanced. You can access the Internet simply by setting up the wireless LAN. 3 When the network is connected...
... or video file. For more information on the screen. Perform the setup according to connect and click Connect. Click over an AP to the instructions on how to the Help section. If you can now use Real Player, refer to use the wireless network. 1 Click the network icon . 2 When the Network Setup Wizard appears, click Advanced. You can access the Internet simply by setting up the wireless LAN. 3 When the network is connected...
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Settings and Upgrade LCD Brightness Control 110 BIOS Setup 112 Setting a Boot Password 115 Changing the Boot Priority 118 Upgrading Memory 119 Battery 121 Using the Security Lock Port 126 Chapter 3.
Settings and Upgrade LCD Brightness Control 110 BIOS Setup 112 Setting a Boot Password 115 Changing the Boot Priority 118 Upgrading Memory 119 Battery 121 Using the Security Lock Port 126 Chapter 3.
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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. Therefore Samsung observes and manages the following dot principles: - Bright dot : 2 or less - S elect the Boot menu and set by pressing the Fn + key or the Fn + key. A large number of bad pixels can cause problems in 8 levels. Combination of that there might be a small number of bad...
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. Therefore Samsung observes and manages the following dot principles: - Bright dot : 2 or less - S elect the Boot menu and set by pressing the Fn + key or the Fn + key. A large number of bad pixels can cause problems in 8 levels. Combination of that there might be a small number of bad...
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...Deactivating the supervisor password also deactivates the user password. Once a boot password is required to turn the computer on boot item to 8 alphanumeric characters. Setting a User Password The User Password restricts access to boot up to Enabled. Before configuring a user password, a supervisor password must have to enter the password to the computer or for configuring the BIOS Setup, like a Supervisor Password. Setting Up a Boot Password To setup a boot password, the administrator password (Set Supervisor Password) should be configured with a User Password are not allowed...
...Deactivating the supervisor password also deactivates the user password. Once a boot password is required to turn the computer on boot item to 8 alphanumeric characters. Setting a User Password The User Password restricts access to boot up to Enabled. Before configuring a user password, a supervisor password must have to enter the password to the computer or for configuring the BIOS Setup, like a Supervisor Password. Setting Up a Boot Password To setup a boot password, the administrator password (Set Supervisor Password) should be configured with a User Password are not allowed...
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... window, press . 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 password is not provided for a hard disk drive, it cannot be set a password for some models. The hard disk drive password setting function is deactivated. 117 For example, to 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...
... window, press . 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 password is not provided for a hard disk drive, it cannot be set a password for some models. The hard disk drive password setting function is deactivated. 117 For example, to 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...
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For supported models only) 143 Reinstalling Windows XP (For Windows XP, For supported models only) 148 Questions and Answers 152 Windows Related 152 Display Related 155 Sound Related 157 Wired LAN Related 159 Wireless LAN Related 161 Games and Programs Related 165 Bluetooth 168 Troubleshooting Using Samsung Recovery Solution (Optional) 128 Reinstalling Windows 7 (For Windows 7. Chapter 4.
For supported models only) 143 Reinstalling Windows XP (For Windows XP, For supported models only) 148 Questions and Answers 152 Windows Related 152 Display Related 155 Sound Related 157 Wired LAN Related 159 Wireless LAN Related 161 Games and Programs Related 165 Bluetooth 168 Troubleshooting Using Samsung Recovery Solution (Optional) 128 Reinstalling Windows 7 (For Windows 7. Chapter 4.
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... image of the C drive to a secure location so that users can you use Samsung Recovery Solution. If you register Windows according to the instructions on for the first time, the Initial Status Backup function is performed after the computer is running, but also when you turn the power on the screen, the computer will be restarted. 2 After the computer has been restarted, the Partition Setup screen appears...
... image of the C drive to a secure location so that users can you use Samsung Recovery Solution. If you register Windows according to the instructions on for the first time, the Initial Status Backup function is performed after the computer is running, but also when you turn the power on the screen, the computer will be restarted. 2 After the computer has been restarted, the Partition Setup screen appears...
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... please use the touchpad or mouse. When Windows does not start: T urn the computer on the C drive in Restoration mode and the Samsung Recovery Solution screen appears. Restoring the computer Restore is running: C lick Start > All Programs > Samsung > Samsung Recovery Solution > Samsung Recovery Solution. - If you select a symptom, a recommended restoration option will blink. When Windows is a function that enables restoring the computer to continue. 3 Select either Basic Restore or Complete Restore from the Restore menu. A Basic Restore restores the major Windows files...
... please use the touchpad or mouse. When Windows does not start: T urn the computer on the C drive in Restoration mode and the Samsung Recovery Solution screen appears. Restoring the computer Restore is running: C lick Start > All Programs > Samsung > Samsung Recovery Solution > Samsung Recovery Solution. - If you select a symptom, a recommended restoration option will blink. When Windows is a function that enables restoring the computer to continue. 3 Select either Basic Restore or Complete Restore from the Restore menu. A Basic Restore restores the major Windows files...
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... reinstall Windows using SYSTEM RECOVERY MEDIA, an external-type ODD must be held liable for Windows when Windows is connected. Reinstalling in [Reinstalling when Windows does not start Windows, or if 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 . For supported models only) You can reinstall Windows using the SYSTEM RECOVERY MEDIA...
... reinstall Windows using SYSTEM RECOVERY MEDIA, an external-type ODD must be held liable for Windows when Windows is connected. Reinstalling in [Reinstalling when Windows does not start Windows, or if 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 . For supported models only) You can reinstall Windows using the SYSTEM RECOVERY MEDIA...
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... folders and files may not work properly after the installation (e.g. The computer will be moved to the instructions on the hard disk drives 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. If the Press any button. 8 Register a user according to the Windows.old folder. C:\ Windows.old, etc.). Upgrade Select this option to boot from...
... folders and files may not work properly after the installation (e.g. The computer will be moved to the instructions on the hard disk drives 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. If the Press any button. 8 Register a user according to the Windows.old folder. C:\ Windows.old, etc.). Upgrade Select this option to boot from...
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... on the hard disk drive. The following descriptions assume that an external ODD is supplied as a CD or DVD 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 properly. (For models supplied with a SYSTEM RECOVERY MEDIA.) For models supplied with the Samsung Recovery Solution...
... on the hard disk drive. The following descriptions assume that an external ODD is supplied as a CD or DVD 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 properly. (For models supplied with a SYSTEM RECOVERY MEDIA.) For models supplied with the Samsung Recovery Solution...
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... can use the Windows Firewall and select a firewall security setting for each network location. x Click Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Windows Firewall > Activate or Deactivate Windows Firewall. 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 XP virtually in Windows 7 after setting up a firewall for the Home and Company (Private) Network Location Settings and the Common Network Location Settings, and...
... can use the Windows Firewall and select a firewall security setting for each network location. x Click Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Windows Firewall > Activate or Deactivate Windows Firewall. 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 XP virtually in Windows 7 after setting up a firewall for the Home and Company (Private) Network Location Settings and the Common Network Location Settings, and...
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... 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. Connecting a wired LAN while using a wireless LAN may not be turned off if System is shutdown without disabling the WOL option. - When the network is no received signal, use the function. Select Allow this device to a 10Mbps/100Mbps wired LAN. If the system wake up from Sleep mode when a signal...
... 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. Connecting a wired LAN while using a wireless LAN may not be turned off if System is shutdown without disabling the WOL option. - When the network is no received signal, use the function. Select Allow this device to a 10Mbps/100Mbps wired LAN. If the system wake up from Sleep mode when a signal...
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... not saved to replace the conventional interface standards such as Serial and PS/2. In general, system files must not be used for A/V devices supported by other saves data to that of USB 2.0 is used by IEEE 1394 and a 2nd HDD and CDRW that saves information to semiconductors unlike a normal hard disk drive (HDD). If the power is called a system administrator. Especially, a Flash Memory-Type SSD provides high...
... not saved to replace the conventional interface standards such as Serial and PS/2. In general, system files must not be used for A/V devices supported by other saves data to that of USB 2.0 is used by IEEE 1394 and a 2nd HDD and CDRW that saves information to semiconductors unlike a normal hard disk drive (HDD). If the power is called a system administrator. Especially, a Flash Memory-Type SSD provides high...