Datasheet RTL8192EHMC Datasheet (Realtek Semiconductor)

Connecting a monitor / TV

Using an external display device is useful when you are giving a presentation or watching a video or movie through your monitor.

You have to buy a connection cable additionally.

Connecting to the Monitor / TV

Connect the computer to the RGB port of the monitor or TV using a monitor cable (15 -pin).

Viewing Through a Monitor / TV

You can switch the display device using the shortcut key.

Switching the Display Device using the Shortcut Key

Press the Fn + key combination once. Then the Easy Display Manager screen appears in which you can select a display device.

Whenever you press the holding down the Fn key, the selected option is changed.

Example) Selecting LCD+CRT

Dual View

key while

 LCD: Notebook Screen  CRT: External Monitor Screen  LCD+CRT Clone : Notebook+

External Monitor Screen

 LCD+CRT DualView: Notebook+

External Monitor Screen in Dual View

 What is Dual View? Dual View is a function that

enables you to view a computer screen over two display devices. It is convenient when you need a wide screen.

External Monitor / TV is not supported in the DOS Command Prompt window.

Using Dual View to View Extended Screen

Dual View is a function that enables you to view a computer screen over two display

devices. This is convenient when needing a wide screen for work.

In Dual View mode, you can select the screen resolution and color quality for each display device, as if there were two separate graphics cards.

Connect the external display device

(e.g. a monitor or a projector) to the corresponding port of the system. To connect a TV, connect the TV to the TV output port of the system.

Press touchpad right button on the

desktop, click Properties, and then click the Settings tab.

Click the monitor 2 icon, select the

Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor check box, and then

click Apply.

When the conﬁguration is complete,

click Identify on the left side of Troubleshoot. The primary display device(the LCD) is indicated as 1, and the secondary display device is indicated as 2. Now you can view the screen through two monitors.

1 : Primary 2 : Secondary

 When you use Dual View,

conﬁguring the LCD as the

'Primary' monitor is recommended.

 If the screen of the secondary

display device is displayed at 1024x768 pixels, with 32bit colors, change the settings to the desired screen resolution and color quality in the [Display Properties] dialog box.

Deactivating Dual View Mode

Click the monitor 2 icon, clear the Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor check box, and then click Apply.

To move a window between display devices in Dual View mode

Click the title bar of the window in the

primary display device (1, the LCD), and drag it to the secondary display device (2). The window is moved to the secondary display device.

Adjusting the Volume

You can adjust the volume using the keyboard and the volume control program.

Adjusting the Volume using the Keyboard

Press the Fn + key combination or Fn +

volume. Press the Fn +

turn the volume on or off.

key combination to adjust the

key combination to

Adjusting the Volume using the Volume Adjustment Program

Click the Volume icon on the taskbar and slide the volume control bar to adjust the volume.

For advanced volume control options, double-click the Volume icon adjust the volume level in the volume control program.

When you turn the system on, a booting noise may occur.

, and

Mute

Using SRS

The SRS function enables you to experience more stereophonic sound by expanding the space-perception through

the stereo speaker.

This function is available for speciﬁc

models only.

Click Start > Control Panel >

Sound, Speech and Audio Devices > SRS Control Panel.

Check the Enable checkbox and

select a mode. Then you can listen to sound through the selected SRS effect.

 WOW XT (Music): Select to listen to

music.

 TruSurround XT (Movie/Video):

Select to watch a movie.

 The SRS function is only

supported for a computer’s built-in

speakers or headphones.

 It is recommended uncheking the

SRS option before recording, and

checking it before play. It is to

prevent sound distortion because of double application of SRS effect

when user plays the ﬁle recorded

by using stereo mix.

Using Recorders

This section describes how to perform recording on a computer by using Windows Recorder.

Connect a microphone to the

microphone jack.

you can also use the internal MIC.

Click Start > Control Panel >

Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices > Sounds and Audio Devices.

Click Advanced from Volume and

then, click Options > Properties.

Select Realtek HD Audio input from

the mixer device to select Recording from Adjust Volume for.

Select Mic Volume from Show the

following volume controls and click OK.

When Recording Control window

appears, check the Select checkbox.

Increase the recording volume to increase the recording sensitivity and close the window.

Click Start > All Programs >

Accessories > Entertainment > Sound Recorder.

Click the Record button to perform

recording.

The default recording duration of Windows is 60 seconds. Download a dedicated recording program from the Internet to record audio data for a long time.

Chapter 3.

Using Microsoft Windows XP

About Microsoft Windows XP 79

Windows XP Screen Layout 81

Control Panel 85

The screen shots used in this chapter may differ from actual

screens depending on the Windows XP version and model.

About Microsoft Windows XP

Microsoft Windows XP (hereinafter referred to as Windows) is the basic operating system for computers.

You should know how to use Windows in order to use your computer properly. Use Tour Windows XP as well as Help and Support to learn about how to use Windows.

Tour Windows XP

Tour Windows XP introduces the basic features and characteristics of Windows.

Click Start > Tour Windows XP. Or, click Start > All Programs > Accessories > Tour Windows XP.

Click the title at the right to view the description of the Windows features.

The screen layout may differ depending on the computer model and the operating system.

Click the title.

Help and Support

Help and Support allows you to view the features and usage of Windows. Also, it allows

you to search the information you want by entering a search keyword.

Click Start > Help and Support.

Search: Enter a search keyword to view the Help.

Fixing a problem: If a problem occurs, you can get help.

How to Change Desktop (Background Picture) What's new in Windows XP > Windows XP articles : Walkthrough ways to use

your PC. After clicking Walkthrough : Personalize your PC, you can view the way to

change the background picture on Customize Desktop.

Windows XP Screen Layout

Desktop

If you turn on the computer, the Desktop will appear. The Desktop is the work space (screen) of a computer and is conﬁgured as follows:

The screen layout may differ depending on the computer model and the operating system.

Shortcut Icons

You can launch programs by

clicking the

shortcut icons

on the Desktop.

Start Menu

The menu from which you can launch programs.

Start button

Press the start button. The Start menu appears.

Taskbar

Currently running programs are displayed here.

Recycle Bin

You can drop

useless ﬁles and

folders here.

Language Bar

Switches text input language.

System Tray with Clock

Shows some running program icons. Icons not being used are

hidden. If you click the arrow mark on the left, you can view

hidden icons.

Start Menu

The menu from which you can launch programs.

Click Start. The Start menu appears. Alternatively, press the Windows key

User account name

Items that are pined to the Start menu.

Frequently used programs

All Programs

Displays the contents of the hard disk, the CD-ROM drive, the

My Computer

network drive(s), and ﬂoppy disks. It can also be used to search and open ﬁles and folders.

on the keyboard.

My Documents folder

My Computer Control Panel

Help and Support Search Run

Control Panel

Help and Support

Run

Enables users to conﬁgure settings on the computer.

Provides on-line help, information on Windows and troubleshooting.

Enables users to search for information in ﬁles or the Internet.

Run programs or documents.

Window

A window is a basic foundation for operating your computer. For instance, a window of

your computer is conﬁgured as follows:

Click Start > My Computer.

Displayed menus and names may be varied.

Double-click the Local Disk, which is a hard disk drive, to view the folders and ﬁles

saved in your computer.

If any folder or ﬁle is not shown, click Show Folder Contents.

Minimize button Title Bar Menu Bar

Toolbar

Close button

Maximize button

Folder Icon

Fast Operation Window

Drive Icon (Memory)

What is a Drive?

A drive is a storage device that can read or write data such as folders and ﬁles.

What is a Folder?

A folder is just like a cabinet that keeps ﬁles or folders. You can keep ﬁles or folders of similar kinds in a folder.

What is a File?

A ﬁle is the minimum unit of materials created by using a program and is also called

data.

How to View the Entire Drive Structure

Click the folder icon from the Toolbar to view the drive structure. Click the icon again to return to the Fast Operation window.

Control Panel

The Control Panel has a group of tools that enable the user to conﬁgure the Windows-

related settings.

Running Control Panel

Click Start > Control Panel.

Appearance and Themes

Network and Internet Connections

Add or Remove Programs

Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices

Performance and Maintenance

Change the appearance of desktop items, apply a theme

or screen saver to your computer, or customize the Start

menu and Taskbar.

Connect to the Internet, create a home or small ofﬁce network, conﬁgure network settings to work from home,

or change modem, phone, and Internet settings.

Install or remove programs and Windows components.

Change the entire sound scheme or individual sounds

made by your computer, or conﬁgures the settings for your speakers and recording devices.

Schedule regular maintenance checks, increase space on your hard disk, or conﬁgure energy-saving settings.

Click Start > Control Panel.

Printers and Other Hardware

User Accounts

Date, Time, Language, and Regional Options

Accessibility Options

Security Center

Change the settings for your printer, keyboard, mouse,

camera, and other hardware.

Change user account settings, passwords, and pictures.

Change the date, time, and time zone for your computer, the language to use, and the way numbers, currencies, dates, and times are displayed.

Adjust your computer settings for vision, hearing, and mobility.

View your current security status and access important settings to help protect your PC.

User Account

Windows XP allows to set multiple users with accounts. This section describes how to add a user account and to switch a it.

How to Add a User Account

Click Start > Control Panel.

Click User Account and Create a

new Account in sequence.

Enter your name and click Next.

Select an account type and click the

Create Account button. Then, check

the created account from the User Account window.

Click the target account and change

the user account information.

You can change the account name, password, account type, and picture.

To Delete User Account

How to Switch a User

Click Start > Control Panel > User

Account.

Select the user account to be deleted

and click Delete Account.

The administrator account cannot be deleted. It can only be renamed or disabled.

Click Start > Logoff.

Click Switch User.

Click the user name to be switched

from the Welcome screen. Then you can log on with a new user name.

Changing Resolution and Color

A resolution is the number of pixels displayed on the screen. If you set the resolution to

a higher value, items on the screen will be displayed smaller and the screen looks wider

than the pervious. As color quality gets higher, more colors can be represented.

Click Start > Control Panel >

Appearance and Themes > Change the screen resolution.

Move the slider bar to set the resolution.

Click Settings and change the

resolution and color quality. Then,

click OK.

You can select a graphic chip set.

Click the pull-down menu button to select the number of colors you want.

It is recommended to set the resolution and color quality depending on the LCD type of your computer as the following:

LCD Type Resolution Color Quality

WSVGA 1024 x 600 Strongest (32-bit)

Chapter 4.

Using the Network

Wired Network 91

Wireless Network 94

Using the Easy Network Manager (Optional) 100

Wired Network

A wired network is a network environment used for a company network or broadband

internet connection at home.

You can also conﬁgure the network settings using the Easy Network Manager. 100

Connect a LAN cable to the

computer’s LAN port.

Click Start > Control Panel >

Network and Internet Connections > Network Connection.

Select Local Area Connection and

click the right button of the touch pad

and select Properties.

The LAN Device name may differ depending on your computer’s

Network Device.

Click General tab and select a LAN

driver from Connect using:. Select Internet Protocol(TCP/IP) and click Properties.

The displayed LAN driver may vary depending on the LAN device type.

Click Install to add a network component as shown in the ﬁgure

below: You can add a client, a service, or a protocol.

Conﬁgure IP settings.

Select Obtain an IP address automatically when using DHCP. If you use a static IP, select Use the following IP address and enter the

values.

If the IP of your computer is not automatically assigned, contact the

network administrator.

If all settings are made, click OK. Now

the network conﬁguration is ﬁnished.

Using both DHCP and a ﬁxed IP simultaneously

Using the Alternate Conﬁguration providing by Windows XP, you can set

both automatic and ﬁxed IP addresses

and then you can select to use either of them to connect to the Internet.

Click Start > Control Panel >

Network and Internet Connections > Network Connection > Local Area Connection by using the right

button of the touch pad and click

Properties.

Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)

and click Properties.

Select the Alternate Conﬁguration

tab, select User conﬁgured and ﬁll in the ﬁelds.

When the setting completes, click OK.

Wireless Network

A wireless network allows computers to share resources or an internet connection

without using LAN cables between them.

 This description is applied only to the models equipped with wireless LAN cards or

devices. You can set a wireless network by using Easy Network Manager as well.

100

 A wireless LAN device is optional when purchasing. Click a symbol,

> Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > System > Hardware Tab > Device Manager > Network Adapter to check the device type.

Some of the pictures shown in this description may vary depending on the wireless

LAN device.

, from Start

 Press the Fn +

Once the wireless LAN is enabled, the wirelss LED

key and enable the wireless LAN features to use wireless LAN.

Types of Wireless LAN Connections

The types of wireless LAN connections are as follows. The following describes how to use the wireless LAN based on AP connections.

 AP Connections You can connect to the Internet or a

computer on the network by connecting to AP on an AP-enabled network.

What is Access Point (AP)?

AP is a network device that connects

wired LAN to wireless LAN and corresponds to the wireless hub of a

wired network. Also, AP allows you

to connect more than one computer where wireless LAN is enabled.

turns on.

 Small Ofﬁce Network

The small ofﬁce network interconnects

computers where wireless LAN is enabled wirelessly and is called Peerto-Peer (or Ad HOC). This method

enables the conﬁguration of a small ofﬁce network in one computer.

Then, another computer is connected to the computer wirelessly for communications.

For more information on how to

establish connections, see the information from Start > Help and Support > Networking and Web.

When you use Ad-Hoc, you have to

change the McAfee Firewall settings.

169

Connecting to Wireless LAN

If an AP exists near your location, you can easily connect to wireless LAN in the method provided by Windows XP.

The following description is based on Windows XP Service Pack 3; thus, the pictures

may vary.

Click the Wireless Network

Connection icon

using the right button of the touch

pad. Then, click View Available Wireless Networks.

from the Taskbar

Select an AP to be connected and

click Connect.

If a network key is set in the AP, the network key input window will appear. Enter the network key in the input window and click OK.

For a network key, contact the network administrator.

Once Connected to AP is displayed,

you can use a wireless network.

To check the network connections

Place the mouse on the Wireless Network Connection icon

Taskbar. Then, the status will appear.

from the

Connecting to computer-to-computer networks (peer-to-peer or ad hoc)

In computer-to-computer wireless networks, you can wirelessly connect 2 or more

computers that have wireless LAN modules. Using this method, a computer that is not connected to the Internet can share the Internet by accessing another computer connected to the Internet.

You can connect by completing the following steps:

 Step 1. Set up a computer-to-computer network on a computer.  Step 2. Connect to the conﬁgured computer from other computers.

Step 1. Setting up a computer-tocomputer network

Right-click on the Wireless Network

Connection and select View Available Wireless Networks.

icon on the taskbar,

Click Change the order of Preferred

Networks.

On the Wireless Network tab, click

Advanced.

Clear ‘Automatically connect to

non-default network’ check box, if

it is selected.Select ‘Computer-to-

computer (ad hoc) networks only’, and click Close.

In the Wireless Networks tab, click

Add.

Enter the network name (e.g.

samsung), and unselect ‘The key is

provided for me automatically’. Enter

the encryption key in the Network key ﬁeld, and click OK.

To prevent a network connection

from an unauthorized user, it would

be better to conﬁgure a network key (encryption key). A network key

consists of 5 ~ 13 alphanumeric characters (e.g. magic), or of 10 ~ 26 hexadecimal numbers (ahexadecimal number is represented by numbers ‘0’ to ‘9’ or letters ‘a’ to ‘f’).

Check that the conﬁgured network

name (e.g. samsung) is in the

’Preferred networks’ item, and click

OK.

Step 2. Connecting to the conﬁgured computer

Right-click on the Wireless Network

Connection and select View Available Wireless Networks.

Select the wireless network

name (e.g. samsung) speciﬁed in

”Connecting to computer-to-computer

networks (peer-to-peer or ad hoc)” on

page

97, and click Connect.

icon on the taskbar,

Enter a cryptographic key in the

network key box and click Connect.

If the network key is not conﬁgured

in ”Connecting to computer-to-

computer networks (peer-to-peer

or ad hoc)” on page

Connect, without any keystrokes.

When connected to the wireless

network, the system displays Connected in the selected network of

the Network Connection window.

97, just click

Checking the connection status Move the mouse pointer over the

Wireless Network Connection

icon on the taskbar, and the

connection status is displayed.

Using the Easy Network ManagerEasy Network Manager (Optional)

Easy Network Manager is a program that helps conﬁgure the network settings.

Easy Network Manager provides the following features.

 You can easily conﬁgure the network and printer settings.  You can immediately use the network without having to deﬁne new network

settings again after moving to another location.

By conﬁguring the network settings (IP address, printer settings, etc.) for each location, you can immediately access the network without following the network

setting procedures each time regardless of your location.

 You can diagnose the network status.

103

102

100~101

Network Settings

This section describes the procedures to connect to the Internet by setting up a

network. The setting up procedures include procedures to add a printer to the network.

To use a wired LAN, connect the LAN

cable to the LAN port.

To use the wireless LAN, you have

to turn the wireless LAN on ﬁrst

by pressing the Fn + the wireless LAN is turned on, the Wireless LAN LED lights up.

keys. If

Select a network location icon and

enter the name of the location (e.g.

Home). Click the Next button.

Click Start > All Programs >

Samsung > Easy Network Manager > Easy Network Manager.

Click the Add button.

100

Select Direct Connection and click

the Next button.

Select the LAN device, setup the IP

address and click the Next button.

Click Add Printer and set up a printer

according to the wizard.

When the printer has been added,

click the Refresh button, select the newly added printer and then click the

Finish button.

To not add a printer, click the Finish button.

When the network settings are

complete, the Do you want to move to the newly added location now?

message appears. Click the Cancel button.

An icon for the added location is

created. The network settings have

been completed.

Select Device

Select a device to be connected

to the Internet. Select either

Wired LAN or Wireless LAN.

IP Settings

To use a static IP address, ﬁll in the ﬁelds. For the IP address information, ask your network administrator.

Obtain an IP address automatically

Select DHCP to use this option (automatic IP setting).

If you select OK, the network settings for the added location are applied.

To add a new location, repeat the procedures from Step 3 above.

101

Using in Another LocationAnother Location

By conﬁguring the network settings (IP address, printer setting, etc.) for each location, you can immediately access the network in one click, without performing the network

setting procedures regardless of your location.

Click Start > All Programs >

Samsung > Easy Network Manager > Easy Network Manager when

connected to the Internet.

Select an icon that represents the

corresponding location from the Saved Locations window and then click Move.

If the Internet connection is a wired

LAN, you can immediately load the settings for the new location and the

corresponding network connection

information is displayed in the Current Location Information window.

To connect to a wireless LAN, select the AP Setting from the menu. The available APs are represented

as icons. If you double-click an AP

icon to connect to, the computer is connected to the AP through the wireless LAN and you are moved to the corresponding location.

Click the AP Setting menu item at the top of the screen and double-click one

of the available APs.

Available AP Icon

PC Icon

 The closer to the PC icon at the

bottom of the screen, the stronger the signal from the AP is, while the

further from the icon, the weaker

the signal strength is.

 If a network key is required,

request the key from your network

administrator.

 AP Setting is supported in Windows

XP SP3 or higher and Vista only.

102

Diagnosing the Network Status

You can diagnose the network state and ﬁnd solutions for why you cannot connect to the network.

Launch Easy Network Manager.

Select Diagnosis from the menu.

The Network Connections window

appears.

Click Start to start the network

diagnosis.

When the diagnosis is complete, a

device with a problem is marked by a X mark icon with a description of the

problem at the bottom of the window.

103

Chapter 5.

Using Applications

Introducing Programs 105

CyberLink YouCam (Optional) 109

Samsung Update Plus (Optional) 111

McAfee SecurityCenter (Optional) 113

Using Samsung Magic Doctor (Optional) 118

Reinstalling Software (Optional) 119

Introducing Programs

Using the software supplied with the Samsung computer, you can easily use functions and troubleshoot problems.

Try to use the software after learning about the basic use of the software. For detailed information, refer to the help section of the corresponding software.

The software programs provider may vary, depending on your computer model. In addition, some pictures may differ from actual product depending on the computer

model and software version.

105

Multi Media Functions

 Easy Network Manager

(Optional)

 CyberLink YouCam (Optional)

Using this program, you can easily

capture photos and videos with your

web camera. CyberLink YouCam makes it more fun to have online video

chats or to record videos with live effects.

109

Management Functions

 Samsung Update Plus (Optional)

Samsung Update Plus is a software

function that examines and updates the Samsung software and drivers installed on your Samsung computer to the most recent versions.

 McAfee SecurityCenter

This is a security solution that detects

and removes computer viruses and protects the computer from Internet threats.

113

111

(Optional)

Easy Network Manager is a program

that enables you to easily conﬁgure the network settings.

You can conﬁgure the network settings

for each location and you can also

diagnose the network status.

 Samsung Battery ManagerSamsung Battery Manager

(Optional)

SamsungBatteryManagerisapowerSamsung Battery Manager is a power

management program that provides easy-to-use power management and power saving settings so that the battery usage time can be extended.

138

 Battery Life Extender (Optional)

The Battery Life Extender is a battery

power management program that enables extending the battery life.

140

100

106

 Easy Display Manager (Optional)

Easy Display Manager is a program

that displays the changed setting on the screen when a setting is changed by

pressing the shortcut keys, and enables

changing the display mode through the Display Settings window.

 MS Live Skydrive

(Optional)

If you double-click the Microsoft

Live icon

when the computer is connected to the Internet, you can visit the website that allows you to use free web storage provided by Microsoft.

If you sign up and log onto the website,

you can use the web storage for free.

For more information, refer to the help

center on the website.

Example) The icon that appears when

pressing the Fn +

keys to change the screen

brightness.

 Easy SpeedUP Manager (Optional) This program enables you to select

operation mode when you need maximum system performance or lownoise/low power consumption with oneclick.

For Windows XP model, Easy

SpeedUp Manager function is provided in Magic Keyboard program.

If you reinstall Windows XP, you have

to install the Magic Keyboard program additionally using the System Software Media in order to use this function.

 Easy Resolution Manager

(Optional)

This program allows you to set a

resolution of 1024x768 pixels on a computer that supports a resolution less than 1024x768 pixels.

You can view the whole picture when

running a program or game that supports a resolution of 1024x768 pixels.

However, when the resolution is set

to 1024x768 pixels, the picture on the screen may be distorted.

107

 Phoenix FailSafe #(Optional) Phoenix FailSafe is a program

developed by Phoenix Technologies LTD, that enables PC users to protect

and track their PC via the FailSafe

website when their PC is lost or stolen.

For more information, please refer to

the online help of the software or the FailSafe website.

Troubleshooting Functions

 SAMSUNG Magic Doctor

(Optional)

SAMSUNG Magic Doctor is

troubleshooting software provided by Samsung Computer for system diagnosis, and restoring the system.

The system diagnosis function enables

users to diagnose system problems without assistance from others.

118

 Samsung Recovery Solution

(Optional)

Samsung Recovery Solution provides

a Restore Function that enables you to easily restore your computer to a previous, normal state when a problem occurs with your computer, as well as a Backup Function that enables you to easily save your computer’s current status and your data.

For models with an SSD (Solid State

Disk), Samsung Recovery Solution is

not provided.

108

CyberLink YouCam (Optional)

CyberLink YouCam makes it more fun to have online video chats or to record videos

with live effects.

 The program versions described in this manual are subject to change and the

screen images and terms in this manual may differ from actual product.

 For more information on how to use the program, refer to the online help.

 Do not take pictures or record video of someone without their permission.  Do not take pictures or record video in locations where photography is prohibited.  Do not take pictures or record video in locations where you could violate another

person’s privacy.

Double click the CyberLink YouCam icon on the Desktop. Or click Start > All

programs > Samsung > CyberLink YouCam > CyberLink YouCam.

Emotion

effects

Function buttons

Avatars,Frames,Filters and Distortions

109

Preview Window

All captured content

If you click the settings button , you can conﬁgure the capture,

display and document settings.

Click the Snapshot or

Capture button

the camera. A snapshot is taken or

video starts recording.

 To stop a video recording, click

the Stop recording is stopped.

 By applying several effects or

avatars to your photos or videos

while capturing, you can make

your own contents fun and interesting.

in front of

button. The

You can view your captured photos

and videos in the All captured content window.

You can view a picture or watch a

video by double-clicking it.

110

Samsung Update Plus (Optional)

Samsung Update Plus is software that examines and updates the Samsung software and drivers installed on your Samsung computer to the optimal version.

 To check for updates and update your computer using Samsung Update Plus, your

computer must be connected to the Internet.

 The update search result may differ depending on your computer model.

Samsung Update Plus does not provide updates for applications installed after purchasing the computer.

To update the software and drivers

Select Start > All Programs >

Samsung > Samsung Update Plus > Samsung Update Plus.

If this is the ﬁrst time you are running

the program, a window will appear

asking you if you agree to the

agreement in the window.

Click Agree to use this software.

If you click on Check for updates,

new updates are searched for.

111

If there are available software or

driver updates for your computer, the available updates will be listed. Select the required updates from the list and click Install Update to start the update. (The update list on the screen may differ depending on the computer model.)

Automatic update items display

By default, your computer is

conﬁgured to automatically check

for updates. If there is a new update

available, this is notiﬁed in the notiﬁcation area. Click the balloon help icon in the notiﬁcation area. Here you will be able to ﬁnd the

latest available updates.

Updates that must be installed separately.

If you select an update item that must be installed separately, a message appears informing you of this. Follow the instruction message to correctly install it.

112

McAfee SecurityCenter (Optional)

McAfee SecurityCenter (a virus/spyware detection and protection software that includes

a ﬁrewall function. Hereafter, referred to as “McAfee”) is software that protects your PC

from various Internet threats as well as detecting and removing viruses.

 For more detailed information on the program, refer to the McAfee help.  You can register McAfee when connected to the Internet.  McAfee software is optional. It may not be supplied for some models or it may be

supplied through the McAfee installation icon. When the installation icon is provided, you have to install the program referring to the Installing McAfee section.

 A different anti-virus program may be provided depending on the computer model.

Installing McAfee

For some models, an Install McAfee Web Essentials icon is located on the Desktop. In this case, you can install the McAfee software according to the following procedures and then use the McAfee software.

For some models, a McAfee Security Center icon the software is already installed, the installation step is not required.

n Double click the Install McAfee Web

Essentials icon

l The Chain Installer window

opens and the installation begins automatically. Please wait for a moment.

on the Desktop.

W When the installation is complete, the

Chain Installer window disappears.

113

is located on the Desktop, since

Using McAfee

To use McAfee, user registration is required. If a user is not registered, even though virus inspection is supported, your PC will not be completely protected because the virus information will not be updated with the latest information. The procedures to inspect and heal viruses after the user registration will be described below.

User Registration

The Program Setup screen appears

while booting. Click Next.

If the Program Setup screen does

not appear, right-click over the

McAfee icon then select Product Setup from the pop-up menu.

in the Taskbar and

The Create New McAfee Account

item appears.

Be sure to ﬁll in all the ﬁelds and click Next. The Program Setup

Completed window appears.

If you have already registered with McAfee, click Login and enter the registered email address and password to login. The Program Setup Completed window appears.

The End User License Agreement

appears.

Check if the country has been correctly selected and then click

Accept.

114

Inspecting and Healing Viruses

The procedures to check if the computer’s ﬁles or information have been infected

by a virus and to heal viruses found by McAfee are described below.

If a virus has been found, click View

Results.

The viruses are listed. Since the corresponding viruses have already been removed, you can use your computer without any concern.

Click Start > All Programs > McAfee

> McAfeeSecurityCenter.

Click the Scan button on the left side

of the program. The Scan begins.

At this time, if a virus is found, it is immediately healed during the inspection.

 For possible virus infections

(where it is not completely certain), the Detected message appears. In this case, the items will be maintained or deleted depending on your decision.

 To deal with new viruses,

please always keep

McAfeeSecurityCenter up to date. In general, it is automatically updated when connected to the Internet. Alternatively, you can

update it manually by clicking

Update to the Internet.

after connecting

115

Conﬁguring the McAfee Firewall

The McAfee Firewall is conﬁgured

for the product when purchasing the product in order to protect the computer

from viruses. However, if the ﬁrewall is

activated, you may not connect to the

network or the Internet properly. In this

case, you have to change the settings as follows.

Method 1) When you need to select

Allow Access in the Server or Internet Access Request window.

When you connect to a bank, stock market, or gaming website, an access

request window appears. In this case, select Allow Access in the window and click OK. Then you can install the program normally or open the page.

116

Method 2) When you need to

deactivate the Firewall

If you cannot connect to the Internet when using a broadband Internet service, you can connect to the Internal normally if you disable the McAfee Firewall. However, since it may cause a security problem, be careful when doing so.

n Double-click the McAfee Security

Center icon from the Desktop.

l Click the Advanced menu at the

bottom left and click Conﬁgure >

Internet&Network.

W Tur n the Internet&Network at the

right to Off, set the Select when to re-enable ﬁrewall to Never and then click OK.

j Click Home in the left menu pane

and click Ignore next to the ‘Firewall

protection is disabled’ message.

It is recommended activating the Windows Firewall for your computer's safety when you have disabled the McAfee Firewall. To

activate the Windows Firewall, click

Start > Control Panel > Windows Firewall > Change Settings > On(recommended).

117

Using Samsung Magic Doctor (Optional)

Magic Doctor is troubleshooting software provided by Samsung Computer. A user can

diagnose system problems via one-click or by selecting diagnostic items.

The screens used in this manual may differ from actual screens according to the program version.

Diagnosing the System

Select Start > All Programs >

Samsung > Samsung Magic Doctor > Samsung Magic Doctor.

Click the Diagnose the System icon.

When the system status diagnostics

are complete, the diagnostics result appears.

If a problem has been found, click on

Cure for Samsung Magic Doctor to cure the problem.

The system status diagnostics start.

118

Reinstalling Software (Optional)

If you have reinstalled the Windows operating system, or the system and program do not operate properly, you can re-install the driver and program using the System Software Media.

 When software is not working properly, it is recommended removing the software

using the Add or Remove Programs of the Control Panel and reinstalling the software using the System Software Media.

 The System Software Media is supplied as a CD or DVD depending on your

computer model.

 To use the System Software Media, the external USB ODD must be connected to

the computer. The following descriptions are supposing that the external USB ODD is connected.

 Some model is not supplied System Software Media depending on your computer

model.

Running the System Software Media

Insert the System Software Media into the CD-ROM drive. The initial screen appears automatically.

119

Standard Installation

This displays a list of drivers or programs that are not currently installed on your computer from the system software Media provided.All necessary components are installed using the factory defaults.

Minimum Installation

Custom Installation

This displays the components (driver, Windows programs,etc) that, if not installed, may cause problems with the system performance.You can install only required components.

You can customize the installation of drivers and programs.

Installing drivers and programs

Select Standard Installation in

the System Software Media main screen.

The system is scanned to display the

drivers and programs that need to be installed.

Click OK.

The drivers and programs are automatically installed as factory defaults.

When done, restart the system.

120

Chapter 6.

Settings and Upgrade

LCD Brightness Control 122

BIOS Setup 124

Setting a Boot Password 128

Changing the Boot Priority 131

Upgrading Memory 132

Battery 134

Using the Security Lock Port 142

LCD Brightness Control

You can adjust the LCD brightness in 8 levels.

Adjusting LCD Brightness Using Keyboard

Press the Fn+ or Fn+ to adjust the brightness of LCD.

The LCD brightness has eight levels of degree. By pressing the Fn+ brighter by one level of degree.

, the LCD gets

Adjusting LCD Brightness Using Samsung Battery Manager

Appropriate LCD brightness is set for each mode in Samsung Battery Manager. In user settings mode, you can select the brightness level.

(for example, in Customized mode) In this mode, you can change the

brightness and device setting details.

Click Start > All Programs > Samsung > Samsung Battery Manager > Samsung Battery Manager.

455

LCD Brightness

The LCD brightness settings for maximum battery mode, general mode, and maximum performance mode in Samsung Battery Manager are not maintained when your computer reboots.

Only the LCD brightness setting in the user settings mode is maintained once you reboot the computer. For information on the other features of Samsung Battery Manager, see the description on batteries.

 To Maintain the Changed LCD Brightness After Reboot

Conﬁgure the following settings to maintain the LCD brightness set using the screen

adjustment key or Samsung Battery Manager.

138

n Turn on the computer. If the SAMSUNG logo appears, press the F2 key. Then,

setup will start.

l Change the value of Brightness Mode Control on the Boot menu to User Control. W Press the F10 key to save the change and complete setup.

 How to Reduce Battery Consumption

Adjust the screen brightness to a darker value or select the maximum battery mode

in Samsung Battery Manager to reduce battery consumption.

 Bad pixels of an LCD The LCD may have less than 4 bad pixels but it does not affect the computer

performance. This product may have bad pixels of the same level as the products made by other companies.

Caution for Cleaning up LCD

Wipe the LCD from the center to the outside with a soft cloth soaked in a computerdedicated detergent. If you wipe the LCD ﬁrmly, it may have damage.

123

BIOS Setup

The BIOS Setup enables you to conﬁgure your computer hardware according to your

needs.

 Use the BIOS setup to deﬁne a boot password, change the booting priority, or add a

new device.

Since incorrect settings may cause your system to malfunction or crash, take care when conﬁguring the BIOS.

 The functions of the BIOS setup are subject to change for product function

enhancement purposes.

The BIOS Setup menus and items may differ depending on your computer model.

Entering the BIOS Setup

Turn the computer on.

When the booting screen (SAMSUNG logo) appears, press the F2 key to enter the

BIOS Setup.

Press the F12 key while the booting screen(SAMSUNG logo) appears, the system will try to boot from the

network.

457

After a moment, the BIOS setup screen appears.

The items in the BIOS setup may differ depending on the product.

Setup Menu

Help

Help for the selected item appears automatically.

Setup Items

125

The BIOS Setup Screen

Menu Description

Main Used to change the basic system and environment settings.

Advanced

Security Used to conﬁgure security functions, including passwords.

Boot Used to set the boot priority and other boot options

Exit Used to exit the Setup either saving the changes or not.

Used to conﬁgure advanced functions on your computer for devices and

chipsets.

126

System Setup Keys

In the Setup, you have to use the keyboard.

F1 Press to view the Setup Help.

Up & Down

Keys

F5/F6

ESC

Left & Right

Keys

Enter

F10

The keyboard image and color may differ from the actual keyboard.

Press to move up and down.

Press to change the item value.

Press to load the default Setup settings.

Press to return to a higher level menu or to move to the Exit menu.

Press to move to another menu.

Press to select an item or to enter a sub menu.

Press to save the changes and exit Setup.

127

Setting a Boot Password

When setting a password, you have to enter a password to use the computer or enter the BIOS Setup.

By conﬁguring a password, you can restrict system access to authorized users only and protect data and ﬁles saved on the computer.

Do not lose or forget your password. If you have forgotten your password, contact a Samsung service center. In this case, a

service fee will be charged.

Setting a Supervisor Password

A Supervisor Password is required to turn the computer on or to start the System Setup.

When setting a Supervisor Password, users other than a supervisor cannot use the computer.

Select the Security menu in the BIOS

Setup.

In the Set Supervisor Password

item, press <Enter>.

45;

Enter a password, press <Enter>, re-

enter the password for conﬁrmation,

and press <Enter> again.

The password can be up to 8 alphanumeric characters. Special characters are not allowed.

When a message conﬁrming the

password conﬁguration appears in

the Setup Notice window, press <Enter>.

The supervisor password has been set.

The supervisor password is required to turn the computer on or to enter the BIOS Setup.

Setting a User Password

The User Password restricts access

to the computer or for conﬁguring the BIOS Setup, like a Supervisor Password.

However, the Setup items that can

be conﬁgured with a User Password are restricted, unlike for a Supervisor

Password.

Before conﬁguring a user password, a

supervisor password must have been

conﬁgured. Deactivating the supervisor

password also deactivates the user password.

In the Set User Password item, press <Enter> and complete the procedures from Step 3 of Setting a Supervisor Password.

Setting Up a Boot Password

To setup a boot password, the administrator password (Set Supervisor Password) should be set in advance.

Set the Password on boot item to Enabled.

Once a boot password is set, you have to enter a password to boot up the computer.

129

Setting up a Hard Disk Drive Password (Optional)

A supervisor password must be set using the Set Supervisor Password menu.

If you set a password for a hard disk

drive, it cannot be accessed from another computer.

Press <Enter> in the Set HDD

Password item and deﬁne a password as

described in Step 3 of the Setting up the Supervisor Password.

Deactivating the Password

Press <Enter> on the password

to be deactivated. For example, to deactivate a supervisor password in the Set Supervisor Password item, press <Enter>.

In the Enter Current Password

item, enter the currently conﬁgured

password and press <Enter>.

The hard disk drive password setting

function is not provided for some models.

Changing the hard disk drive password

For security purposes, you can only

change a hard disk drive password

after restarting the computer by pressing the computer Power button.

If you cannot change the hard

disk drive password or the HDD Password Frozen message appears

when entering the BIOS Setup and then selecting Security > HDD Password, press the Power button to turn the computer on again.

Leave the Enter New Password item

ﬁeld empty, and press <Enter>.

Leave the Conﬁrm New Password

ﬁeld empty, and press <Enter>.

In the Setup Notice window, press

<Enter>.

The password is deactivated.

130

Datasheet RTL8192EHMC Datasheet (Realtek Semiconductor)

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual