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...85 LCD Brightness Control 87 BIOS Setup 90 Setting a Boot Password 93 Changing the Boot Priority 94 Upgrading Memory 98 Battery 105 Using the Security Slot Chapter 4. Using the Computer 37 Keyboard 41 Touchpad 46 Using the Touch Screen (only for...Information 122 Replacement Parts and Accessories 124 Regulatory Compliance Statements 138 WEEE Symbol Information 139 Product Specifications 141 Glossary 145 Index Backup / Restore 107 Samsung Recovery Solution (Optional) Chapter 5. Contents Chapter 1. Getting Started 3 Product Features 4 Tips 5 Before You Start 8 Safety Precautions 20 Proper...
...85 LCD Brightness Control 87 BIOS Setup 90 Setting a Boot Password 93 Changing the Boot Priority 94 Upgrading Memory 98 Battery 105 Using the Security Slot Chapter 4. Using the Computer 37 Keyboard 41 Touchpad 46 Using the Touch Screen (only for...Information 122 Replacement Parts and Accessories 124 Regulatory Compliance Statements 138 WEEE Symbol Information 139 Product Specifications 141 Glossary 145 Index Backup / Restore 107 Samsung Recovery Solution (Optional) Chapter 5. Contents Chapter 1. Getting Started 3 Product Features 4 Tips 5 Before You Start 8 Safety Precautions 20 Proper...
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... down or error Q messages appear continuously while using Samsung Recovery Solution. 1. If the Internet Explorer setting again window appears, select Set again. 3. To resolve this problem, enter the BIOS Setup and select Battery Calibration to connect an external monitor, TV or projector. Q The battery usage time may be shortened if you recharge A the...
... down or error Q messages appear continuously while using Samsung Recovery Solution. 1. If the Internet Explorer setting again window appears, select Set again. 3. To resolve this problem, enter the BIOS Setup and select Battery Calibration to connect an external monitor, TV or projector. Q The battery usage time may be shortened if you recharge A the...
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... use it in a location such as room with this symbol may overheat and there is a danger of fire. Please use an authorized battery and adapter approved by Samsung Electronics. Please use the computer within the recommended temperature and humidity range (10~35ºC, 20~80% RH). Unauthorized... batteries and adapters may not meet the proper safety requirements and may cause a computer problem, or even an explosion. If the vents ...
... use it in a location such as room with this symbol may overheat and there is a danger of fire. Please use an authorized battery and adapter approved by Samsung Electronics. Please use the computer within the recommended temperature and humidity range (10~35ºC, 20~80% RH). Unauthorized... batteries and adapters may not meet the proper safety requirements and may cause a computer problem, or even an explosion. If the vents ...
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... flow and it . If water or chemicals enter the computer, this symbol may cause personal injury and even fatality. If liquid leaks out of the battery or there is broken or dropped, disconnect the power cord and contact a service center for a safety check. Chapter 1. There is a danger of...or chemicals over or near the computer. There is a danger of an explosion or fire. If you are cleaning a notebook computer, remove the battery. Safety Precautions Warning Failure to follow instructions marked with this may cause fire or electric shock. Take care not to allow metal objects such as...
... flow and it . If water or chemicals enter the computer, this symbol may cause personal injury and even fatality. If liquid leaks out of the battery or there is broken or dropped, disconnect the power cord and contact a service center for a safety check. Chapter 1. There is a danger of...or chemicals over or near the computer. There is a danger of an explosion or fire. If you are cleaning a notebook computer, remove the battery. Safety Precautions Warning Failure to follow instructions marked with this may cause fire or electric shock. Take care not to allow metal objects such as...
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... 1. There is a danger of electric shock. If there is a danger of a fire hazard. Failure to thieves. Safety Precautions Warning Failure to remove the battery. If a child has swallowed it . There is a modem, disconnect the phone line. Do not use your notebook PC for long periods of time while ..., contact a doctor immediately. There is making direct contact with this symbol may cause electric shock. When removing the RTC (Real Time Clock) battery, keep it out of the reach of the product may result in an air-tight location such as they could touch and/or swallow it....
... 1. There is a danger of electric shock. If there is a danger of a fire hazard. Failure to thieves. Safety Precautions Warning Failure to remove the battery. If a child has swallowed it . There is a modem, disconnect the phone line. Do not use your notebook PC for long periods of time while ..., contact a doctor immediately. There is making direct contact with this symbol may cause electric shock. When removing the RTC (Real Time Clock) battery, keep it out of the reach of the product may result in an air-tight location such as they could touch and/or swallow it....
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... a problem with a metal may cause excessive current and a high temperature and may cause the internal temperature of fire or explosion. •• The battery disposal method may cause an explosion. Dispose of explosion or fire. Failure to do so may differ depending on its side, place it to malfunction...appropriate way. Avoid contact with it lying on your country and region. Failure to do so, may cause electric shock or fire. Use only a battery authorized by Samsung Electronics. When using the computer with metal objects such as car keys or clips when keeping or carrying...
... a problem with a metal may cause excessive current and a high temperature and may cause the internal temperature of fire or explosion. •• The battery disposal method may cause an explosion. Dispose of explosion or fire. Failure to do so may differ depending on its side, place it to malfunction...appropriate way. Avoid contact with it lying on your country and region. Failure to do so, may cause electric shock or fire. Use only a battery authorized by Samsung Electronics. When using the computer with metal objects such as car keys or clips when keeping or carrying...
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... cleaning the product and only use the emergency disk eject method only when the Optical Disk Drive is a notebook computer, make sure to remove the battery. Emergency disk eject method using paperclip should not be used while the disk is a burning smell, disconnect the power plug from the wall outlet and...
... cleaning the product and only use the emergency disk eject method only when the Optical Disk Drive is a notebook computer, make sure to remove the battery. Emergency disk eject method using paperclip should not be used while the disk is a burning smell, disconnect the power plug from the wall outlet and...
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...cables first. Upgrade Related Take care when touching the product or parts. There is a danger of not using the notebook computer, discharge the battery and preserve as it is a danger of electric shock if your service center before connecting the power after a reassembly. For long periods ... accident. There is not manufactured or authorized by Samsung Electronics, enquire at its best condition. The product might be preserved at your body touches an internal part. Make sure to throw or drop a computer part or device. The battery will be damaged or users may cause fire or...
...cables first. Upgrade Related Take care when touching the product or parts. There is a danger of not using the notebook computer, discharge the battery and preserve as it is a danger of electric shock if your service center before connecting the power after a reassembly. For long periods ... accident. There is not manufactured or authorized by Samsung Electronics, enquire at its best condition. The product might be preserved at your body touches an internal part. Make sure to throw or drop a computer part or device. The battery will be damaged or users may cause fire or...
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...; For 15.6/14/13.3 inch models 12 34 5 ► For 12.1 inch models 12 345 Chapter 1. G reen: When the battery is fully charged or the battery is operating. On: When the computer is not installed. Blinks: When the computer is operating. This shows the computer operating status. This ...turns on battery power without holding the Shift button down. R ed: When the battery is running on when the wireless LAN is in Sleep mode. O ff: When the computer is being charged....
...; For 15.6/14/13.3 inch models 12 34 5 ► For 12.1 inch models 12 345 Chapter 1. G reen: When the battery is fully charged or the battery is operating. On: When the computer is not installed. Blinks: When the computer is operating. This shows the computer operating status. This ...turns on battery power without holding the Shift button down. R ed: When the battery is running on when the wireless LAN is in Sleep mode. O ff: When the computer is being charged....
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The internal heat of the computer is a Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery that supplies power to the computer. Overview Back View ► For 15.6/14/13.3 inch models ► For 12.1 inch models Chapter 1. Avoid blocking the vents as this may be dangerous. 1 Battery This is emitted through these holes. If the vents are blocked the computer may overheat. Getting Started 30 1 2 1 1 Battery 2 Fan Vents This is a Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery that supplies power to the computer.
The internal heat of the computer is a Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery that supplies power to the computer. Overview Back View ► For 15.6/14/13.3 inch models ► For 12.1 inch models Chapter 1. Avoid blocking the vents as this may be dangerous. 1 Battery This is emitted through these holes. If the vents are blocked the computer may overheat. Getting Started 30 1 2 1 1 Battery 2 Fan Vents This is a Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery that supplies power to the computer.
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Overview Bottom View ► For 15.6/14/13.3 inch models ► For 12.1 inch models 1 Chapter 1. Getting Started 31 1 2 2 1 Battery Latches The latch used to remove or install the battery. 2 Hard Disk Drive Compartment Cover The hard disk drive is installed inside the cover. 1 Battery Latches The latch used to remove or install the battery. Memory 2 Compartment Cover/ Hard Disk Drive Compartment Cover The main memory and hard disk drive is installed inside the cover.
Overview Bottom View ► For 15.6/14/13.3 inch models ► For 12.1 inch models 1 Chapter 1. Getting Started 31 1 2 2 1 Battery Latches The latch used to remove or install the battery. 2 Hard Disk Drive Compartment Cover The hard disk drive is installed inside the cover. 1 Battery Latches The latch used to remove or install the battery. Memory 2 Compartment Cover/ Hard Disk Drive Compartment Cover The main memory and hard disk drive is installed inside the cover.
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Getting Started 32 Turning the computer on 1 Install the battery and connect the AC adapter. 2 Lift the LCD panel up. 3 Press the Power button to turn the computer on the screen to increase the screen ... Adjusting the screen brightness When the computer runs on . Follow the activation procedures according to low. About Windows Activation When you turn the computer on battery power, the LCD brightness is automatically set to the instructions on for the first time, the Windows activation screen appears. Turning the Computer On and...
Getting Started 32 Turning the computer on 1 Install the battery and connect the AC adapter. 2 Lift the LCD panel up. 3 Press the Power button to turn the computer on the screen to increase the screen ... Adjusting the screen brightness When the computer runs on . Follow the activation procedures according to low. About Windows Activation When you turn the computer on battery power, the LCD brightness is automatically set to the instructions on for the first time, the Windows activation screen appears. Turning the Computer On and...
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...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 saved to reduce the booting time. The LCD may flicker once if the Fast Booting function is enabled • ...double-click the Fast Booting icon . (If the program icon does exist 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 are for Windows 7 ...
...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 saved to reduce the booting time. The LCD may flicker once if the Fast Booting function is enabled • ...double-click the Fast Booting icon . (If the program icon does exist 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 are for Windows 7 ...
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.... This key may not be launched. (Optional) For some models, Samsung Magic Doctor is launched. Samsung Support Center System diagnosis, recovery and Internet consultation program, Samsung Support Center, will be provided depending on or off. Mute Mutes or cancels mute. Shows the remaining battery charge. Enters the Euro monetary unit symbol. Switches the screen...
.... This key may not be launched. (Optional) For some models, Samsung Magic Doctor is launched. Samsung Support Center System diagnosis, recovery and Internet consultation program, Samsung Support Center, will be provided depending on or off. Mute Mutes or cancels mute. Shows the remaining battery charge. Enters the Euro monetary unit symbol. Switches the screen...
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...) NVIDIA Optimus is only available in the NVIDIA Panel. For example, the internal graphics chipset can be used for gaming or video processing to minimize battery power consumption and the high-performance external graphics graphic chipset can be used for this program (O) field, select High-performance NVIDIA processor and click the...
...) NVIDIA Optimus is only available in the NVIDIA Panel. For example, the internal graphics chipset can be used for gaming or video processing to minimize battery power consumption and the high-performance external graphics graphic chipset can be used for this program (O) field, select High-performance NVIDIA processor and click the...
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...message appears informing you of a connection to bring the computer out of power saving feature to use the system after inserting LAN cable to reduce battery consumption. This symptom happen as a result of standby, then click OK. In such case, a 1Gbps /100Mbps LAN would function at 100Mbps.../1Gbps. Set the Wireless LAN to Disable to reduce battery consumption. Chapter 2. feature may not work while using a wireless LAN may not be able to connect to internet. Using the computer 74 ...
...message appears informing you of a connection to bring the computer out of power saving feature to use the system after inserting LAN cable to reduce battery consumption. This symptom happen as a result of standby, then click OK. In such case, a 1Gbps /100Mbps LAN would function at 100Mbps.../1Gbps. Set the Wireless LAN to Disable to reduce battery consumption. Chapter 2. feature may not work while using a wireless LAN may not be able to connect to internet. Using the computer 74 ...
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Chapter 3. Settings and Upgrade LCD Brightness Control 85 BIOS Setup 87 Setting a Boot Password 90 Changing the Boot Priority 93 Upgrading Memory 94 Battery 98 Using the Security Slot 105
Chapter 3. Settings and Upgrade LCD Brightness Control 85 BIOS Setup 87 Setting a Boot Password 90 Changing the Boot Priority 93 Upgrading Memory 94 Battery 98 Using the Security Slot 105
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...the brightness control keys or through the Power Options, follow the procedures below. ► For Windows 7/Vista 1. Press the F10 key to save battery power consumption. Controlling the Brightness Using the Keyboard Adjust the LCD brightness by 1 level when pressing the + key once. Click Control Panel > ...► For Windows XP 1. Turn the computer on and press the F2 key when the SAMSUNG logo appears on the screen to save the settings and exit Setup. • Saving battery power consumption Decreases the LCD brightness when the computer is automatically set dimmer when the computer runs...
...the brightness control keys or through the Power Options, follow the procedures below. ► For Windows 7/Vista 1. Press the F10 key to save battery power consumption. Controlling the Brightness Using the Keyboard Adjust the LCD brightness by 1 level when pressing the + key once. Click Control Panel > ...► For Windows XP 1. Turn the computer on and press the F2 key when the SAMSUNG logo appears on the screen to save the settings and exit Setup. • Saving battery power consumption Decreases the LCD brightness when the computer is automatically set dimmer when the computer runs...
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Disconnect main power plug and remove the battery before continuing. • To utilize the dual channel feature, using a screw driver. Do not replace or install memory when the computer is recommended. • The ...
Disconnect main power plug and remove the battery before continuing. • To utilize the dual channel feature, using a screw driver. Do not replace or install memory when the computer is recommended. • The ...
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... may cause fire. • Never cause a short circuit between the battery pack terminals or disassemble the battery pack. • Carefully read and follow the precautions printed on the battery before using the battery. • Before using your computer for the illustration are of this ...precautions printed on a flat surface. 2 Pull the two battery latches outwards , then remove the battery. Battery Chapter 3. A Lithium-Ion smart battery is supplied with this may differ from the the actual product. Installing/Removing the Battery 1 Shutdown the system, close the LCD panel and place...
... may cause fire. • Never cause a short circuit between the battery pack terminals or disassemble the battery pack. • Carefully read and follow the precautions printed on the battery before using the battery. • Before using your computer for the illustration are of this ...precautions printed on a flat surface. 2 Pull the two battery latches outwards , then remove the battery. Battery Chapter 3. A Lithium-Ion smart battery is supplied with this may differ from the the actual product. Installing/Removing the Battery 1 Shutdown the system, close the LCD panel and place...