Samsung NP550P5C-S08, NP550P5C-S07AU, NP550P5C-S02AU, NP550P7C-T03CA, NP550P7C-T04CA User Manual

User Guide

Contents

Chapter 1. Getting Started
3 Before You Start 6 Safety Precautions 21 Proper Posture During Computer Use 24 Overview 33 Turning the Computer On and O
Chapter 2. Using Windows 8
36 What is Microsoft Windows 8? 37 Screen At a Glance 39 Using the Charms 41 Using Apps 44 Windows Hot Key Function
Chapter 3. Using the computer
46 Keyboard 49 To uch pa d 53 CD Drive (ODD, Optional) 54 Multi Card Slot (Optional) 56 Connecting an External Display Device 60 Adjusting the Volume 62 LCD Brightness Control 63 Wired Network 66 Wireless Network (Optional) 68 Using the Multimedia App (Optional) 72 Samsung Software Update 73 Diagnosing the Computer Status and
Troubleshooting
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74 Using the Security Slot (Optional)
Chapter 4. Settings and Upgrade
76 BIOS Setup 78 Setting a Boot Password 81 Changing the Boot Priority 82 Upgrading Memory 84 Adding a Hard Drive (optional, 550P7C models
only)
86 Battery
Chapter 5. Troubleshooting
92 Recovering/Backing up the Computer (Optional) 99 Reinstalling Windows (Optional) 102 Q&A
Chapter 6. Appendix
108 Important Safety Information 110 Replacement Parts and Accessories 112 Regulatory Compliance Statements 128 WEEE Symbol Information 129 Samsung Packaging Take-Back Program 130 Product Specications (For 550PxC models) 131 Product Specications (For 500P4x, Q470x
models)
133 Glossary 137 Index
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Before You Start 3
Safety Precautions 6
Proper Posture During Computer Use 21
Overview 24
Turning the Computer On and O 33

Before You Start

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Before reading the User Guide, rst check the following information.
Optional items, some devices and software referred to in the User Guide may not be provided and/or changed by upgrade. Note that the computer environment referred in the User Guide may not be the same as your own environment.
The pictures used for the cover and the main body in the User Manual are those of the representative model of each series and may dier from the actual appearance of the product.
This guide decribes procedures for using both the mouse and the touchpad.
This manual has been written for the Windows 8 operating system. The descriptions and gures may dier depending on the installed operating system.
Using the software
From the Start Screen, right-click any area and select All Apps
program. Or you can simply launch Quick Starter to do the same.
You can install Quick Starter from SW Update.
in the bottom right corner. Then, click a desired
The User guide supplied with this computer may vary depending on your model.
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Safety Precaution Notations
Icon Notation Description
Failure to follow instructions marked with
Warning
Caution
this symbol, may cause personal injury and or fatality.
Failure to follow instructions marked with this symbol, may cause slight injury to yourself or damage your property.
Text Notations
Copyright
© 2012 Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. owns the copyright of this manual. No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any
form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, without the consent of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
The information in this document is subject to change without notice due to improving the performance of the product.
Samsung Electronics shall not be liable for any data loss. Please take care to avoid losing any important data and backup your data to prevent any such data loss.
OS and Software Support
Icon Notation Description
Content included in this section includes
Caution
information required about the function.
Content included in this section includes
Note
helpful information to use the function.
If you change the product’s factory OS (Operating System) to another OS or if you install software which is not supported by the product’s original factory OS, you will not receive any technical support, product exchange or refund. And a fee will be charged when requesting a service.
Please use your computer with the original factory OS. If you install an OS other than the factory OS, data may be deleted or the computer may not start.
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About the Product Capacity Representation Standard
About the capacity representation of the storage
The capacity of the storage device (HDD, SSD) of the manufacturer is calculated assuming that 1KB=1,000 Bytes.
However, the operating system (Windows) calculates the storage device capacity assuming that 1KB=1,024 Bytes, and therefore the capacity representation of the HDD in Windows is smaller than the actual capacity due to the dierence in capacity calculation. (E.g. For a 80GB HDD, Windows represents the capacity as 74.5GB, 80x1,00 0x1,0 00x1,000 by te/(1,024x1,024x1,024)by te = 74.505GB)
In addition, the capacity representation in Windows may be even smaller because some programs such as Recovery may reside in a hidden area of the HDD.
About Memory Capacity Representation
The memory capacity reported in Windows is less than the actual capacity of memory.
This is because BIOS or a video adapter uses a portion of memory or claims it for further use. (E.g. For 1GB(=1,024MB) memory installed, Windows may report the capacity as 1,022MB or less)
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Safety Precautions

For your security and to prevent damage, please read the following safety instructions carefully.
Since this is commonly applied to Samsung Computers, some pictures may dier from actual products.
Warning
Failure to follow instructions marked with this symbol may cause personal injury and even fatality.
Installation Related
Do not install the computer on a slant or a place prone to vibrations, or avoid using the computer in that location for a long time.
This increases the risk that a malfunction or damage to the product will occur.
Be careful that people are not exposed to the computer’s ventilator, adapter, etc., as they generate heat over a long period of time when your PC is powered on.
Do not install the product in places exposed to humidity such as a bathrooms.
There is a danger of electric shock. Use the product within the operating conditions specied in the Manufacturers User Guide.
Keep the plastic bags out of the reach of children.
There is a danger of suocation.
Keep a distance of 15cm or more between the computer and the wall and do not place any objects between them.
This may increase the internal temperature of the computer and may cause an injury.
Exposing a part of your body close to the heat from the vent or AC adapter for long periods of time may cause a burn.
Avoid blocking the vent at the bottom or side of the computer when using it on a bed or cushion.
If the vent is blocked, there is a danger of damaging the computer or overheating the inside of the computer.
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Safety Precautions
Warning
Failure to follow instructions marked with this symbol may cause personal injury and even fatality.
Power Related
The power plug and wall outlet gures may dier depending on the country specications and the product model.
Do not touch the main plug or power cord with wet hands.
There is a danger of electric shock.
Do not exceed the standard capacity (voltage/current) of a multiplug or power outlet extension when using it for the product.
There is a danger of electric shock or re hazard.
If the power cord or power outlet makes a noise, disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet and contact a service center.
There is a danger of electric shock or re hazard.
Do not use a damaged or loose main plug or power cord or power outlet.
There is a danger of electric shock or re hazard.
Plug the power cord rmly into the power outlet and AC adapter.
Failure to do so may cause re hazard.
Do not unplug the power cord by pulling the cable only.
If the cord is damaged, it may cause electric shock.
Do not bend the power cord excessively or do not place a heavy object over the power cord. It is especially important to keep the power cord out of reach of infants and pets.
If the cord is damaged, it may cause electric shock or re.
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Warning
Failure to follow instructions marked with this symbol may cause personal injury and even fatality.
Connect the power cord to an outlet or multiple power plug (extended cable) with a ground terminal.
Failure to do so may result in electric shock. When the power supply is ungrounded, the
current may leak resulting in electric shock.
If water or another substance enters the power input jack, AC adapter or the computer, disconnect the power cord and contact the service center.
If the notebook computer has an external type (removable) battery, separate the battery also.
Damage to the device within the computer may cause electric shock or re hazard.
Keep the power cord or outlet clean so that they are not covered with dust.
Failure to do so may result in re.
AC Adapter Usage Precautions
Connect the power cord to the AC adapter rmly.
Otherwise, there is a danger of re due to an incomplete contact.
Use only the AC adapter supplied with the product.
Using another adapter may cause the screen to icker.
Do not place heavy objects or step onto the power cord or AC adapter to avoid damaging the power cord or AC adapter.
If the cord is damaged, there is a danger of electric shock or re.
Unplug the wall-mount AC adapter (adapter and plug intergrated type) from the wall outlet while holding the body and pulling it in the direction of the arrow.
If you unplug the adapter by holding and pulling the cable, the adapter may be damaged and an electric shock, explosive sound or spark may occur as a result.
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Warning
Failure to follow instructions marked with this symbol may cause personal injury and even fatality.
Battery Usage Related
Please charge the battery fully before using the computer for the rst time.
Keep the battery out of the reach of infants and pets, as they could put the battery into their mouths.
There is a danger of electric shock or choking.
Use an authorized battery and AC adapter only.
Please use an authorized battery and adapter approved by Samsung Electronics.
Unauthorized batteries and adapters may not meet the proper safety requirements and may cause problems or malfunctions and result in an explosion or re.
Do not use the computer in a badly ventilated location such as on bedding, on a pillow or cushion, etc, and do not use it in a location such as room with oor heating as it may cause the computer to overheat.
Take care that the computer vents (on the side or the bottom) are not blocked especially in these environments. If the vents are blocked, the computer may overheat and it may cause a computer problem, or even an explosion.
Do not use the computer in a humid location such as a bathroom or sauna.
Please use the computer within the recommended temperature and humidity range (10~32ºC, 20~80% RH).
Do not close the LCD panel and put the computer into your bag to move it when it is still turned on.
If you put the computer into your bag without turning it o, the computer may overheat and there is a danger of re. Shut the computer down properly before moving it.
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Warning
Failure to follow instructions marked with this symbol may cause personal injury and even fatality.
Never heat the product(or battery) or put the product(or battery) into a re. Do not put or use the product(or battery) in a hot location such as a sauna, inside a vehicle exposed to the heat, and so on.
There is a danger of an explosion or re.
Take care not to allow metal objects such as a key or clip to touch the battery terminal (metal parts).
If a metal object touches the battery terminals, it may cause excessive current ow and it may damage the battery, or result in a re.
If liquid leaks out of the product(or battery) or there is a funny smell coming from the product(or battery), remove the the product(or battery) the computer and contact a service center.
There is a danger of an explosion or re.
To use the computer safely, replace a dead battery with a new, authorized battery.
Cutting the power to the internal battery (for corresponding models only.)
For products with built-in batteries, customers cannot remove the battery.
In the case of ooding, lightning or explosions, you can cut the battery power by inserting an object such as a paper clip into the [Emergency Hole] at the bottom of the computer.
Disconnect the AC adapter and insert an object such as a paper clip into the hole at the bottom of the computer to cut the battery power.
In the case of ooding, lightning or explosions, cut the battery power, do not reconnect the AC adapter, and immediately contact Samsung Electronics so that the appropriate countermeasures can be taken.
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Warning
Failure to follow instructions marked with this symbol may cause personal injury and even fatality.
Thereafter, if you connect the AC adapter, the battery power will be supplied again.
Do not cut the battery power under normal conditions.
This may result in data loss or a product malfunction.
The location of the Emergency Hole may dier depending on the model.
Usage Related
Disconnect all cables connected to the computer before cleaning it. If your notebook is external & removable battery type, remove the external battery.
There is a danger of electric shock or damage to the product.
Do not connect a phone line connected to a digital phone to the modem.
There is a danger of a electric shock, re or damage to the product.
Do not place any container lled with water or chemicals over or near the computer.
If water or chemicals enter the computer, this may cause re or electric shock.
If the computer is broken or dropped, disconnect the power cord and contact a service center for a safety check.
If the notebook computer has an external type (removable) battery, separate the battery also.
Using a broken computer may cause electric shock or re hazard.
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Warning
Failure to follow instructions marked with this symbol may cause personal injury and even fatality.
Avoid direct sunlight when the computer is in an air-tight location such as inside a vehicle.
There is a danger of a re hazard. The computer may overheat and also present opportunity to thieves.
Do not use your computer for long periods of time while any part of your body is making direct contact with it. The temperature of the product may increase during normal operation.
This may result in harming or burning your skin.
Upgrade Related
Never disassemble the power supply or AC adapter.
There is a danger of electric shock.
When removing the RTC (Real Time Clock) battery, keep it out of the reach of children as they could touch and/or swallow it.
There is a danger of choking. If a child has swallowed it, contact a doctor immediately.
Use only authorized parts (multi­plug, battery and memory) and never disassemble parts.
There is a danger of damaging the product, electric shock or re hazard.
Shut down the computer and disconnect all cables before disassembling the computer. If there is a modem, disconnect the phone line. If your notebook is external & removable battery type, remove the external battery.
Failure to do so, may cause electric shock.
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Warning
Failure to follow instructions marked with this symbol may cause personal injury and even fatality.
Security and Movement Related
Follow the instructions for the relevant location (e.g. airplane, hospital, etc.) when using a wireless communication device (wireless LAN, Bluetooth, etc.).
Avoid exposing a drive to magnetic elds. Security devices with magnetic elds in­clude airport walk-through devices and se­curity wands.
When carrying the notebook computer with other items, such as the adapter, mouse, books etc, take care not to press anything against the notebook computer.
If a heavy object is pressed against the notebook computer, a white spot or stain may appear on the LCD. Therefore, take care not to apply any pressure to the notebook.
In this case, place the notebook computer in a separate compartment away from the other objects.
The airport security devices that check car­ry-on luggage, such as conveyor belts, use x-rays instead of magnetism and will not damage a drive.
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Caution
Failure to follow instructions marked with this symbol may cause slight injury or damage to the product.
Installation Related
Do not block the ports (holes), vents, etc. of the product and do not insert objects.
Damage to a component within the computer may cause electric shock or re.
When using the computer with it lying on its side, place it so that the vents face upwards.
Failure to do so, may cause the internal temperature of the computer to rise and the computer to malfunction or halt.
Do not place a heavy object over the product.
This may cause a problem with the computer. In addition, the object may fall and cause injury, or damage the computer.
Battery Usage Related
Dispose of worn-out batteries properly.
There is a danger of re or explosion. The battery disposal method may dier depending on
your country and region. Dispose of the used battery in an appropriate way.
Do not throw or disassemble the battery and do not put it into water.
This may cause an injury, re or explosion.
Use only a battery authorized by Samsung Electronics.
Failure to do so may cause an explosion.
Avoid contact with metal objects such as car keys or clips when keeping or carrying a battery.
Contact with a metal may cause excessive current and a high temperature and may damage the battery or cause a re.
Charge the battery according to the instructions in the manual.
Failure to do so, may cause an explosion or re from damage to the product.
Do not heat the product(or battery) or expose it to heat (e.g. inside a vehicle during the summer).
There is a danger of explosion or re.
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Caution
Failure to follow instructions marked with this symbol may cause slight injury or damage to the product.
Usage Related
Do not place a candle, light cigar, etc. over or on the product.
There is a danger of re.
Use a wall outlet or multi-plug with a grounding part.
Failure to do so may cause electric shock hazard.
Make sure to have the product tested by a safety service engineer after repairing the product.
Authorized Samsung Repair Centers will carry out safety checks after a repair. Using a repaired product without testing it for safety may cause an electric shock or re.
Connect only permitted devices to the connectors or ports of the computer.
Failure to do so, may cause electric shock and re.
Close the LCD panel only after checking if the notebook computer is turned o.
The temperature may rise and it may cause overheating and deformation of the product.
Do not press the Eject Button while the CD-ROM drive is in operation.
You might lose data and the disk might be suddenly ejected and could cause an injury.
Take care not to drop the product while using it.
This may cause personal injury or loss of data.
Do not touch the antenna with electricity facility such as the power outlet.
In case of lightning, immediately turn the system o, disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet and phone line from modem. Do not use a modem or phone.
There is a danger of electric shock or re.
Do not use your computer and AC-Adapter on your lap or soft surfaces.
If the computer temperature increases, there is a danger of burning yourself.
There is a danger of electric shock.
When handling computer parts, follow the instructions on the manual supplied with the parts.
Failure to do so, may cause damage to the product.
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Caution
Failure to follow instructions marked with this symbol may cause slight injury or damage to the product.
If the computer emits smoke, or there is a burning smell, disconnect the power plug from the wall outlet and contact a service center immediately. If your notebook is external & removable battery type, remove the external battery.
There is a danger of re.
Do not use a damaged or modied CD.
There is a danger of damaging the product or personal injury.
Do not insert your ngers into the PC Card Slot.
There is a danger of injury or electric shock.
Use recommended computer cleansing solution when cleaning the product and only use the computer when it is completely dried.
Do not place your face close to the Optical Disk Drive tray when it is operating.
There is a danger of injury due to an abrupt ejection.
Check CDs for cracks and damage prior to use.
It may damage the disc and cause disorder of device and injury of user.
Failure to do so may cause electric shock or re.
Emergency disk eject method using paperclip should not be used while the disk is in motion. Make sure to use the emergency disk eject method only when the Optical Disk Drive has stopped.
There is a danger of injury.
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Caution
Failure to follow instructions marked with this symbol may cause slight injury or damage to the product.
Upgrade Related
Take care when touching the product or parts.
The device may be damaged or you may be injured.
Take care not to throw or drop a computer part or device.
This may cause injury or damage to the product.
Make sure to close the computer cover before connecting the power after a reassembly.
There is a danger of electric shock if your body touches an internal part.
Security and Movement Related
When moving the product, turn the power o and separate all connected cables rst.
The product might be damaged or users may trip over the cables.
For long periods of not using the notebook computer, discharge the battery and preserve as it is detached. (For external & removable battery type)
The battery will be preserved at its best condition.
Do not operate or watch the computer while driving a vehicle.
There is a danger of a trac accident. Please concentrate on driving.
Use parts authorized by Samsung Electronics only.
Failure to do so, may cause re or damage the product.
Never disassemble or repair the product by yourself.
There is a danger of electric shock or re.
To connect a device that is not manufactured or authorized by Samsung Electronics, enquire at your service center before connecting the device.
There is a danger of damaging the product.
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Caution
Failure to follow instructions marked with this symbol may cause slight injury or damage to the product.
Cautions on Preventing Data Loss (Hard Disk Management)
Take care not to damage the data on a hard disk drive.
A hard disk drive is so sensitive to external impact that an
external impact may cause loss of data on the surface of the disk.
Take extra care, because moving the computer or an impact
on the computer when it is turned on may damage the data of the hard disk drive.
The company is not liable for any loss of data on the hard disk
drive.
Causes that may damage the data of a hard disk drive and the hard disk drive itself.
The data may be lost when an external impact is applied to the
disk while disassembling or assembling the computer.
The data may be lost when the computer is turned o or reset
by a power failure while the hard disk drive is operating.
The data may be lost and irrecoverable due to a computer virus
infection.
The data may be lost if the power is turned o while running a
program.
Sudden impact or movement to the computer while the hard
disk drive is operating, may cause les to be corrupted or bad sectors on the hard disk.
To prevent data loss due to damage to the hard disk drive, please backup your data frequently.
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Safety Precautions
Using the power supply in an airplane
Since the power outlet type diers depending on the type of airplane, connect the power appropriately.
Since the representative gures of the power plug and the auto adapter are used, they may dier from the actual parts.
When using the AC power plug
Connect the power plug pins perpendicular into the center of the power outlet.
If the plug pins are not inserted into the center of the holes, the
plug pins are only inserted up to half their length. In this case, reconnect the power plug.
You have to insert the power plug into the outlet when the
power indicator (LED) of the power outlet is lit green. If the power is connected properly, the power indicator (LED) remains green. Otherwise, the power indicator (LED) is turned o. In this case, unplug the power, check if the power indicator (LED) is green, and then reconnect the power plug.
Power Indicator (LED)
Center Holes
220V Power Plug 110V Power Plug
Good Example
Wrong Example
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When using the auto adapter
When the cigar socket is provided, you have to use the auto adapter (optional). Insert the cigar plug of the auto adapter into the cigar socket and connect the DC plug of the auto adapter to the power input port of the computer.
Auto Adapter
In-ight Cigar SocketCigar PlugDC Plug
When using the Airplane Charging Converter
Depending on the airplane, you have to use the auto adapter and charging converter. Connect the airplane charging converter (optional) to the auto adapter (optional) and then insert the airplane power input jack into the power outlet.
Charging
Converter
Connect the airplane power
input jack to the power
outlet of the airplane.
2
Connect this end to
1
the auto adapter.
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Proper Posture During Computer Use

Maintaining a proper posture during computer use is very important to prevent physical harm.
The following instructions are about maintaining a proper posture during computer use developed through human engineering. Please read and follow them carefully when using the computer.
Otherwise, the probability of (RSI: Repetitive Strain Injury) from repeated operations may increase and serious physical harm may be caused.
The instructions in this manual have been prepared so that they can be applied within the coverage of general users.
If the user is not included in the coverage, the recommendation is to be applied according to the user’s needs.
Proper Posture
Do not use the computer while you are lying down, but only while you are sitting down.
Do not use the computer on your lap. If the computer temperature increases, there is a danger of burning yourself.
Work while keeping your waist straight. Use a chair with a comfortable back. Keep the center of your leg weight not on the chair but on
your feet when you are sitting on a chair. To use the computer while talking over the telephone, use a
headset. Using the computer with the phone on your shoulder is bad for posture.
Keep frequently used items within a comfortable work range (where you can reach them with your hands).
Adjust the heights of desks and chairs appropriate to your height.
The heights are to be adjusted so that your arm forms a right angle when you place your hand over the keyboard while sitting down on a chair.
Adjust the height of chair so that your heel is comfortably placed on the oor.
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Eye Position
Keep the monitor or LCD away from your eyes by at least 50cm.
Hand Position
Keep your arm at a right angle as shown by the gure.
Adjust the height of the monitor and the LCD screen so that its top height is equal to or lower than your eyes.
Avoid setting the monitor and LCD excessively bright. Keep the monitor and LCD screen clean. If you wear glasses, clean them before using the computer. When entering contents printed on a paper into the computer,
use a static paper holder so that the height of the paper is almost equal to that of the monitor.
Keep the line from your elbow to your hand straight. Do not place your palm over the keyboard while typing. Do not hold the mouse with excessive force. Do not press the keyboard, touchpad or mouse with excessive
force. It is recommended connecting an external keyboard and
mouse when using the computer for long periods of time.
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Volume Control (Headphones and Speakers)
Check your volume rst to listen to music.
Check your
volume!
Check if the volume is too loud before using headphones. It is not recommended using headphones for long periods of
time. Any deviation from the equalizer default setting could cause
Use Time (Break Time)
Take a break for 10 minutes or more after a 50-minute period when working for more than one hour.
Illumination
Do not use the computer in dark locations. The illumination level for computer use must be as bright so for reading a book.
Indirect illumination is recommended. Use a curtain to prevent reection on the LCD screen.
Operation Condition
Do not use the computer in hot and humid locations. Use the computer within the allowed temperature and
humidity range specied in the User Guide.
hearing impairment. The default setting can be changed through software and
driver updates without your intervention. Please check the equalizer default setting before rst usage.
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Front View (For 550PxC models)
The pictures used for the cover and the main body in the User Manual are those of the representative model of each series. Therefore the colors and appearance of the pictures may dier from the actual appearance of the product depending on the model.
The items marked as optional may not be provided or may be provided in dierent locations.
1 2
3
Using this camera, you can take still pictures and record video.
1 Camera (Optional)
You can take a picture or make a movie using the Charms > Start > Camera.
Camera operating
2
indicator (Optional)
3 LCD The screen images are displayed here.
4 Speaker A device used to generate sound.
5 Power Button
6 Keyboard
Tou chp ad /
7
Touchpad Buttons
This indicates the camera operating status.
Turns the computer on and o.
A device to enter data by pressing the keys.
The touchpad and touchpad buttons provide functions similar to the mouse ball and buttons.
910 8
4 5
6
7
8 Status Indicators
9 Multi Card Slot
10 Microphone
Shows the operating status of the computer. The corresponding operating LED is lit when the corresponding function operates.
A card slot supports multi cards.
You can use the built-in microphone.
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Status Indicators (For 550PxC models)
1 2 3 4
1
HDD/ODD
2
Wireless LAN
3 Charge Status
4 Power
This turns when either the HDD or ODD is being accessed.
This turns on when the wireless LAN is operating.
This shows the power source and the battery charge status.
Green: When the battery is fully charged
or the battery is not installed.
Orange: When the battery is being
charged.
O: When the computer is running on
battery power without being connected to AC adapter.
This shows the computer operating status.
On: When the computer is operating. Blinks: When the computer is in Sleep
mode.
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Right View (For 550PxC models)
Plays CD or DVD titles.
1 32
CD Drive (ODD)
1
(Optional)
USB 2.0 Port
2
Security Slot
3
Since an ODD(Optical Disk Drive) is optional, the installed drive depends on the computer model.
You can connect USB devices to the USB port such as a keyboard/mouse, digital camera, etc.
You can secure the computer by connecting a lock and cable to the Security Slot.
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Left View (For 550PxC models)
1 2 3 54 7 86
What is a chargeable USB port?
USB device accessing and charging functions are supported.
The USB charging function is supported regardless of whether the power is turned on or o.
Charging a device through a chargeable USB port may take longer than general charging.
Using the Chargeable USB function when the computer is running on battery power reduces the battery usage time.
The user cannot evaluate the charging status of the USB device from the computer.
1 DC Jack
2
Wired LAN Port
3 Fan Vents
4 Monitor Port
Digital Video/
5
Audio Port (HDMI) (Optional)
USB 3.0 Port or
6
Chargeable USB 3.0 Port (Optional)
A jack to connect the AC adapter that supplies power to the computer.
Connect the Ethernet cable to this port.
The internal heat of the computer is emitted through these holes.
If the vents are blocked the
computer may overheat. Avoid blocking the vents as this may be dangerous.
A port used to connect a monitor, TV or projector supporting a 15pin D-SUB interface.
You can connect an HDMI cable to this port. Using this port, you can enjoy digital video and audio on the TV.
USB ports to which you can connect USB devices as well as a chargeable USB port are provided.
Using a chargeable USB port, you can access or charge a USB device.
The port can be distinguished by
the gure ( the port of the product.
or ) printed on
This may not be supported for some USB devices. You can turn the Chargeable USB function ON/OFF by
selecting the Settings > General > USB Charging option. (Optional)
7
Microphone Jack
8
Headphone Jack
For Windows XP, the USB 3.0 feature may be restricted.
A jack used to connect the microphone.
A jack used to connect the headphones.
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Front View (For 500P4x, Q470x models)
The pictures used for the cover and the main body in the User Manual are those of the representative model of each series. Therefore the colors and appearance of the pictures may dier from the actual appearance of the product depending on the model.
The actual color and appearance of the computer may dier from the pictures used in this guide.
Using this camera, you can take still pictures
Camera (Optional)
1
Camera operating
2
indicator (Optional)
LCD The screen images are displayed here.
3
LCD Panel On/O
4
Button
Speaker A device used to generate sound.
5
1
Power Button
6
and record video. You can take a picture or make a movie using
the Charms > Start > Camera.
This indicates the camera operating status.
Turns the LCD on and o.
Turns the computer on and o.
2
Keyboard A device to enter data by pressing the keys.
7
Touc hp ad /
3
8
Touchpad Buttons
The touchpad and touchpad buttons provide functions similar to the mouse ball and buttons.
12 11
10
Multi Card Slot A card slot supports multi cards.
9
Microphone You can use the built-in microphone.
4 5
6 7 8
9
10
Smart Auto O
11
Button
Easy File Share
12
Button
You can turn the computer o automatically by specifying a time when the computer is turned o or by specifying a minimum Internet data rate so that when the data rate is below the threshold, the computer is automatically turned o.
Launches the Easy File Share program that enables you to share les. For more information, refer to the online help of the program.
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Status Indicators (For 500P4x, Q470x models)
1
Charge Status
1
This shows the power source and the battery charge status.
Green: When the battery is fully charged or the battery is not installed.
/ Red or orange: When the battery is
being charged.
O: When the computer is running on
battery power without being connected to AC adapter.
This shows the computer operating status.
2 Power
2
On: When the computer is operating. Blinks: When the computer is in Sleep mode.
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