Samsung NP-M50 User Manual

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This manual describes how to use computer as well as information on Windows, Internet, Upgrade, and Troubleshooting.

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The product images may differ from actual product appearance.

1. Getting Started

Introducing the Computer ..........................................................................1-2

Turning the Computer On and Off..............................................................1-5

Touchpad .................................................................................................1-7

Using the Keyboard ..................................................................................1-9

Status Indicators......................................................................................1-11

Adjusting LCD Brightness.........................................................................1-12

Adjusting the Volume ..............................................................................1-13

Using the Remote Control ........................................................................1-14

Proper Seating Posture During Computer Use ...........................................1-15

2. Introducing Windows

Windows XP Basics...................................................................................2-2

Document Operations................................................................................2-7

3. Using The Computer

Using the CD-Rom Drive............................................................................3-2

Enjoying Home Theater .............................................................................3-7

Using the Multi Card Slot...........................................................................3-9

Using the PCMCIA Card Slot ...................................................................3-11

Using EasyBox........................................................................................3-12

Using Samsung Theme ............................................................................3-14

The photographs used in this user manual may be somewhat different in shape and color to those of your computer depending on the model of your computer.

Samsung Update Plus..............................................................................3-15

Using AVStation premium........................................................................3-17

Using AVStation now...............................................................................3-30

Using Samsung Command Center............................................................3-35

4. Connecting to the Internet

Connecting to the Internet..........................................................................4-2

Connecting to the Internet Using a Modem .................................................4-3

Configuring the Network Environment Settings for Wired LAN Connections

........4-4

Configuring the Network Environment Settings for Wireless LAN Network (WLAN)

..4-7

Using Samsung Network Manager...........................................................4-16

Using Network Service ............................................................................4-23

Using Bluetooth Devices...........................................................................4-29

5. System Management

Managing Power ......................................................................................5-2

Using the Battery ......................................................................................5-4

Upgrading Memory ..................................................................................5-8

Using the Security Lock............................................................................5-10

Traveling with the Computer.....................................................................5-11

6. Customizing your computer

Using System Setup...................................................................................6-2

Configuring the Password..........................................................................6-4

Changing Booting Priority..........................................................................6-6

Configuring Resolution and Color Depth.....................................................6-7

Using External Display Devices ..................................................................6-8

Checking for Viruses ...............................................................................6-11

7. Recovering the Computer

Restoring the System .................................................................................7-2

Reinstalling Software.................................................................................7-4

Re-Installing Windows...............................................................................7-6

Q&A........................................................................................................7-9

Appendix

System Specifications................................................................................A-2

Wireless LAN Specifications......................................................................A-3

Safety Instructions.....................................................................................A-6

Samsung Notebook Computer Global Warranty

Getting Started

This chapter provides

basic information

for using this computer.

System overview and

methods for general

use are provided.

Chapter 1

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Introducing The Computer

Front View

LCD Panel

Keyboard (P. 1-9)

Status Indicators

(P. 1-11)

Multi Card Slot (P. 3-9)

Etiquette Mode Button

(P. 1-9)

Status Indicators (P. 1-11)

Speaker (L)

AVStation Buttons (P. 3-17, 3-30)

Power Button (P. 1-5)

Remote Control Sensor (P. 1-14)

LCD Latch

Volume Control Buttons

Touchpad

Button

Speaker (R)Touchpad (P. 1-7)

Wireless LAN Button

(P. 4-7)

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AVStation Buttons

AVStation is a multimedia program that enables users to play MUSIC, PHOTO and MOVIE files.

When the computer is turned off or in Hibernation, AVStation now is launched. (P. 3-30)

When the computer is turned on, AVStation premium is launched. (P. 3-17)

Right View

Left View

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CD Drive

(Optional, P. 3-2)

Microphone Jack Monitor Port

USB 2.0 Port

Network(LAN) Port

(P. 4-4)

Fan Vents Modem Port (P. 4-3) PCMCIA Card Slot

(P. 3-11)

Headphone Jack /

S/PDIF Jack

(Optical, P. 3-7)

Line-In Jack

USB 2.0 Port IEEE 1394 Port (6Pin)

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Removing or disassembling the hard disk drive will void your warranty. To replace the hard disk drive, please contact your nearest Samsung Service Centre.

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Rear View

Bottom View

TV Output Port

(S-Video, P. 6-8)

DC-In Port Battery (P. 5-4)

Battery Latches

USB 2.0 Port

Memory Compartment (P. 5-8)

Security Lock Port (P. 5-10)

HDD Compartment

Turning the Computer On and Off

Turning On

1. Insert the battery and connect the power according to the supplied Installation Guide.

2. Lift up the LCD panel and open it to a comfortable angle.

3. Press and then release the power button to turn the system on.

Turning Off

1. Click the Start button on the Taskbar.

2. Select Turn Off Computer.

3. Click Turn O ff from the [Turn Off Computer] window.

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If the computer has not turned off properly due to a system error, press and hold the power button for more than 4 seconds to turn the system off. After doing so, when you turn the system on, the system examination program is executed automatically.

Power Button

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Creating and Changing User Accounts

Multiple users can be registered in a single system so that each user may use their own customized working environment. Procedures to register and change user accounts are provided below.

■ Registering a new user

1. Click Start > Control Panel.

2. Click User Accounts > Create a new account.

3. Type a name for the new account, and click Next.

4. Select the account type and click Create Account. The new user account has been created.

■ Changing users

1. Click Start > Log Off.

2. Click Switch User.

3. In the [Windows Log On] window, select the desired user name.

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To login with an Administrator Account To delete a user account

1. Click on a user account to delete and click Delete the account.

2. Select either Keep Files or Delete Files, and then click Delete Account.

Touchpad

Movement of the pointer (arrow) on the screen will correspond to movement made with a finger on the touchpad.

■ Click (Select Function)

Place a finger on the touchpad, move the pointer on the screen to the icon or item to select, and tap the touchpad once. The click operation is also used to move the ‘cursor’ during document operations.

■ Double-click (Run Function)

Place a finger on the touchpad, move the pointer on the screen to the item to run, and quickly tap your finger on the touchpad twice. Or double-click the left touchpad button.

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Touchpad buttons

the two buttons below the touchpad

provide identical functions to buttons

of a mouse.

Touchpad

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Locking the touchpad

You can lock the touchpad and use only the keyboard and mouse. To lock the touchpad function, press the <Fn>+<F9> key combination.

■ Using the Touchpad Scroll Function

The touchpad has a scroll function, which can be used like the wheel dial of a wheel mouse. Move up and down along the right edge of the touch pad (scrolling up and down) or left and right along the bottom edge of the touch pad (scrolling left and right) to scroll the screen. However, this may not apply to some programs.

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■ Drag (Move / Select)

Drag and drop a part to the required place.

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Please use the touchpad only with your finger. Using sharp devices may damage the touchpad.

Operating the touchpad or touchpad button while starting your system may increase the time required for starting Windows.

To utilize the touchpad buttons for other more diverse functions, please refer to the Mouse icon in the Control Panel.

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This button is held down

Place the touchpad pointer on the title bar of the window.

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Using the Keyboard

Function Keys

<Fn> Key

Numeric Keypad

Screen Brightness and Volume Adjustment / Direction Keys

■ Special Function Keys: The <Fn> key activates special functions

when

pressed in combination with other keys.

Puts the computer into suspended mode.To use the computer again, press the power button.

Shows the current power source and the remaining battery charge. Used to type the symbol for Euro currency.

Switches the display between the LCD and an external display device when an external display device is connected. (P. 6-8)

Turns the LCD on and off. Turns the audio output on and off. This feature enables you to experience more stereophonic sound. You

can select one of the following modes by pressing the button.

Turns the wireless LAN service on and off for appropriate models.

Turns the touchpad function on and off. You can select Etiquette Mode when you require a quiet operating

environment.

Function

REST

Gauge Euro CRT/LCD

Backlit

Mute

SRS

Wireless LAN

Touchpad

Etiquette Mode

Key Name

Key Combinations

WOW XT ON Mode: Select to listen to music. TruSurroung XT ON Mode: Select to watch a movie. SRS OFF Mode: Switches off the SRS function. The SRS function is only supported through the built-in speaker of the computer and the headphones. It is not supported through the S/PDIF port.

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In low-noise mode, the operational speed of a program may be slowed down because the CPU operates at minimum speed, and the system may overheat because the fan is rotating only at low speed.

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Application Key

Provides the right button function of the touchpad.

Windows key

Display start menu.

Screen Control Key

Moves to the screen above or below, or moves the cursor to the beginning or end of the sentence.

Key

Function

Makes the keypad in the middle of keyboard available. Scrolls the screen up and down while the cursor position

does not change in some applications. Increases the audio volume. Decreases the audio volume.

Turns the LCD screen brighter.

Turns the LCD screen dimmer.

Function

Num Lock Scroll Lock

Volume Up Volume

Down Brightness

Up Brightness

Down

Key Name

Key Combinations

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Turns on when the numeric keypad is activated.

Turns on when all alphabet characters you type will be

Turns on when it is set to scroll the screen up and down while the cursor position does not change in some applications.

Blinks when the hard disk drive or CD drive is in operation.

Turns on when wireless LAN function is enabled. (This light does not operate for the models without wireless LAN.)

Blue - When the computer is operating on AC power and

the battery is fully charged

Amber - When the computer is operating on AC power and

the battery is being charged.

Off - When the computer is operating on battery power.

Turns on - when the computer is turned on. Blinks - when the computer is in Standby mode.

Num Lock

Caps Lock in upper case.

Scroll Lock

Hard Disk Drive / CD Drive

Wireless LAN

Charger

Power

DescriptionNameIcon

Status

Indicators

Shows the operating status of the computer.

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Adjusting LCD Brightness

There are 8 levels of LCD brightness (1:Dimmest~8:Brightest).

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To adjust using keyboard

Press <Fn>+< > or <Fn>+< > keys from the keyboard to adjust LCD brightness. When changed, the current LCD brightness is displayed on the top left corner of the LCD screen for a few seconds.

Whenever you turn the system on or change the power source the brightness level changes according to the settings.

when operating on AC power: Brightness Level 8 when operating on battery power: Brightness Level 1

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Adjusting the brightness using the Battery Manager

You can adjust the screen brightness using the Battery Manager. (P. 5-6)

Maintaining your LCD brightness settings after turning the system off and on

1. Turn the system on. When the Samsung Logo appears, press the <F2> key to enter Setup.

2. In the Boot menu, change the Brightness Control Mode option to User Control.

3. Save the settings and exit Setup.

When using the Battery Manager, only the screen brightness set in 'Custom Mode' is maintained.

To save the battery charge

When your computer is operating on battery power, adjusting the LCD brightness level to dimmer diminishes the battery power consumption.

Bad pixels in the LCD

The limits of the LCD manufacturing technology allow a maximum of 10 abnormal or bad pixels, which do not affect system performance. This system may have the same level of abnormal or bad pixels as any other company’s products.

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Maintenance Instructions

When cleaning the LCD panel, use only computer specific cleaners on a soft cloth, and lightly wipe in one direction.

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Adjusting the Volume

■

Adjusting the Volume using the Volume Control Button

Adjust the volume by using the Volume Control Button ().

■

To adjust using keyboard

Press <Fn>+< > or <Fn>+< > from the keyboard.

■ Using the Volume Control Program

On the taskbar, click the Volum e ( ) icon, and adjust the slide bars.

For advanced volume control options, double-click the Volume ( ) icon, and adjust the settings in the [Master Volume] dialog.

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

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Using the Remote Control

Using the remote control for the computer is described below. To use the remote control, install the supplied battery into the remote control first.

■ Installing Battery

Move the groove (󳢯) on the cover to the position by using a coin and open the battery cover. (To open the cover, turn it counterclockwise.)

Insert the battery so that the positive pole (+) of the battery is towards the inside of the cover.

Move the groove (

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) on the cover to the position by using a

coin and open the battery cover by turning it clockwise.

■ Remote Control Buttons

■ Remote Control Operating Range

The valid distance for the remote control is determined by the user environment. It is recommended to use the remote control within 3 meters and a 45 degree angle from the remote control sensor on the device.

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When the remote control is not being used, keep the remote control in the PCMCIA slot. To keep the remote control in the slot, insert the remote control into the slot so that the Remote Control Signal Transmitter faces outward.

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Buttons indicated by (*) do not work in some applications. (e.g. Window Mode of AVStation premium, etc.)

AVStation Button

- When the computer is turned off or in Hibernation status, AVStation now is launched. (P. 3-32)

- When the computer is turned on, AVStation premium is launched. (P. 3-19)

Remote Control Signal Transmitter

Volume Control Button

ENTER Button

Press to execute the selected item.

Power Button

Press to turn the computer on

or to enter Hibernation.

Playback Control Button

Direction Button *

Press to move to an item.

BACK Button *

Press to return to the

previous step.

MUTE Button

Press to mute the sound.

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Proper Seating Posture During Computer Use

The proper seating posture during computer use is provided here. Maintaining proper posture during computer use enhances performance and prevents physical bodily harm.

Seating Posture

- Position the chair so that the eyes are slightly higher than the display panel.

- Straighten the neck and back.

- Place the legs naturally.

- If necessary, use a cushion to provide extra back support.

- Avoid working postures that require twisting the body or neck.

Lighting

- Soft, indirect lighting is recommended.

- Position the display panel so that external light does not reflect off the screen. Use curtains, if necessary.

Work Habits

- Take periodic breaks and stretch out stiff muscles regularly.

- Look outside the window or at distant objects frequently to relieve strain on the eyes.

If necessary, use a footrest to raise the level of your knees and ease the pressure on the thighs.

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Introducing Windows

This chapter provides basic

information on using

the computer’s main

operating system

Windows.

Chapter 2

SAMSUNG P10

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Windows XP Basics

Windows is the computer’s main operating system, which needs to be familiarized with in order for efficiently computer use.

Windows XP Tour

A tour of the elementary functions provided by Windows XP. Click Start > Tour Windows XP.

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

Click on the topics to find out about important functions of Windows XP.

Click the Title.

An explanation will appear

on the lower part of the screen.

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Chapter 2. Introducing Windows

Understanding the Desktop

The Desktop is the working area on the computer. It consists of the large workspace, which is more or less the entire the screen and a Taskbar at the bottom.

Start Button Opens the Start Menu.

Taskbar

Displays programs that are currently running. Frequently used icons can be placed here.

Recycle Bin Deleted files or folders end up here.

Language Bar

Enables switching between English/other languages text inputs and provides other text input services.

Start Menu

Start Button

Taskbar

System Tray with Clock

Language Bar

Recycle Bin

Desktop Icons

You can directly

launch a program.

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Understanding the Start Menu

The Start Menu includes everything that is required to start Windows. From the Start Menu it is possible to run a program, open a file, assign system users

with the Control Panel, receive support by clicking Help and Support, and search desired items from computer or Internet by clicking Search.

Displays the contents of the hard disk, the CD-ROM drive, the network drive, and floppy disks. It can also be used to search and open files and folders.

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.

Runs programs or documents.

My Computer

Control Panel

Help and Support

Run

Fixed Items

Internet Browser

Electronic Mail Program

This Folder Stores Personal Documents

My Computer Control Panel

Help and Support

Includes All Programs

List of Programs Last Used

The program item and location

may be changed.

Click This Button to View the Start Menu

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Understanding a Window

A window is the basic component in working with the computer. The My Computer window, which is a window for the computer’s hard drive, will be used as an example here to show the basic composition of a window.

Click Start > My Computer.

Double-click the hard drive (local disk) to view internal folders and files stored in it. If the contents do not appear, click Show Contents.

Title Bar

Menu Bar

Quick Task Window

Folder Icon

Close Window Button Maximize Button

Minimize Button

Double-click a shared document or a local disk to view the folders and files in it.

Folders

Files

What is a Drive? A storage device in which files and folders are

saved in, and read from.

What is a Folder? A folder is used to group and manage files

systematically, and may include files in sub-folders. It is similar to a bookshelf.

What is a File? A file is a document or various kinds of material

that is generated as a result of program operation. It is also called data.

To view the entire structure of the drive

Click the Folder Icon in the Toolbar to view the entire structure. Click again to return to the Quick Task Window.

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Tool Bar

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Help and Support Center

Help and Support Center provides references and troubleshooting information regarding computer use.

Please refer to help and support centre before calling the Samsung helpline.

Click Start > Help and Support.

Related help information

appears when a search

keyword is entered.

Displays Help Index

Help Topics

Troubleshooting Information

Connect to Support Center.

The computer has to be connected to the Internet

Computer information can be viewed and the problem can be diagnosed.

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Document Operations

To create documents, WordPad or NotePad, which is included in Windows, or a separate specialized word processor program can be used, such as MS Word. Instructions for creating documents using WordPad is provided here.

■ Creating a New Document

1. Click Start > All Programs > Accessories> WordPad

2. Create and edit your document. For more information about WordPad, refer to on-line Help.

■ Saving a Document

1. Select File from the Menu, and click Save.

2. Click on the Save in field to specify a folder to save the file in, enter the name of the file in the File Name field, and click Save.

Save Location

Enter File Name

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■ Opening a Document

1. Click Start > All programs > Accessories > WordPad.

2. Select File From the Menu, and click Open.

3. Click on the Look in field and specify the folder in which the file is saved.

4. Select the file to open and click Open.

■ Printing a Document

To print a document, connect a printer to the computer. For more information about connecting and configuring a printer, please refer to the printer manual.

To print a WordPad document

1. Turn on the printer, and insert paper.

2. Open the WordPad file to print.

3. Select File from the Menu and select Print.

4. Click Properties, adjust the printer options accordingly, and click OK.

5. In Print window, click OK to print the document.

Using The Computer

This chapter investigates various

different functions of the computer

and provides information

on using the related application

programs for them.

Chapter 3

Using the CD-ROM Drive

This computer has one of the following CD drives.

- CD-RW/DVD-ROM Read a CD/DVD, and writes data onto a CD. Combo Drive

- DVD-Super Multi Drive

Reads CD/DVDs and writes data to CD/DVDs. Supported DVD types include DVD±R, DVD±RW and DVD-RAM.

1. Press the eject button on right side of the CD drive.

2. When the tray slides out, place a CD onto it and push down until it clicks.

3. Push the CD tray in gently. The CD will run automatically.

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To eject a CD when the CD drive is out of order or the system is turned off, unfold a paper clip, and insert the unfolded end of the clip into the hole ( ) and press until the CD tray opens.

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A CD-ROM drive is optional. For more detailed product specifications, refer to the product catalog.

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To clean a CD or DVD title, clean the disc with a soft clean cloth by wiping from the center outwards.

Do not eject the CD while the Status Indicator is on.

Emergency Eject Hole

Eject Button

Status Indicator

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Using the Windows Media Player

Window Media Player enables you to play and manage audio and video files.

Click Start > Windows Media Player. Or click Start > All Programs > Accessories > Entertainment > Windows Media Player.

Running the program the first time displays the set up screen. Define the settings according to the instructions displayed on the screen. When you complete the settings, the following screen appears.

Features

Playlist pane

Playback Controls area

To view detailed information on how to use Windows Media Player:

Run Windows Media Player and right-click over the Function Taskbar and select

Help > Windows Media Player Help

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To Play an Audio CD

1. Insert an audio CD into the CD drive, and a list of all available players is displayed automatically.

2. Select Windows Media Player, and click OK to play the audio CD.

To Play a Video CD

1. Insert a video CD into the CD drive.

2. When a video window appears, double-click the MPEGAV folder.

3. Double-click the DAT file.

4. When a warning window appears, click the Open with button.

5. In the new window, click Select Program from List and click OK.

6. Select the Windows Media Player, and click OK. The video will start playing.

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To Write Data in CD

If your computer has CD-RW functionality, you can copy data to a blank CD or create an audio CD.

1. Insert a blank CD into the CD-RW drive.

2. Click Open Writable CD Folder and click OK. The CD-ROM drive window appears automatically.

3. Click Start > My Computer.

An additional CD writing program is supplied in an additional CD.

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4. Select, drag and drop folders or files to copy onto the CD-ROM drive window. Click Write Files to CD in the CD-ROM drive window.

5. When the CD Write Wizard appears, enter the CD label, and click Next. The data will begin copying.

6. When copying is completed, a ‘completed’ message will appear and the CD-ROM drive will open automatically.

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CD-ROM drive window

2. Click Write Files to CD

1. Drag and drop folders or files to copy

My Computer window

For more information on copying CDs

Click Start > Help and Support. Enter [CD copy] in the search field, and click the Search button.

To Burn an Audio CD:

Run Windows Media Player and right-click over the Function Taskbar and select Help > Windows Media Player Help from the popup menu. Select Using the Player > Using CDs, DVDs and VCDs > Using CDs > Burning your own CD > To burn your own CD to see detailed information.

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Enjoying Home Theater

This product supports 5.1 channel output, which is a basic function for home theater systems, and DVD drives. It provides 3D surrounding sound and vivid screen.

The following devices are required to enjoy a home theater system. 󳢯 5.1 channel speaker system (amplifier, speakers, connection cables)

(Purchased separately)

󳢯 DVD drive and DVD playing program on the computer 󳢯 DVD title that supports 5.1 channel (Purchased separately)

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Step 1. Connect 5.1 channel speaker system to your computer

1. Connect the S/PDIF jack of the system and a 5.1 channel amplifier.

2. Connect speakers to the amplifier. (See the User Manual for the Speakers)

3. To view through a TV, connect the TV and change the current display device to TV in the Display Properties. (See ‘P. 6-8 Connecting to a TV’.)

Digital amp

Surround L speaker

Computer

Center speaker

Front R speaker

Surround R speaker

Subwoofer

Front L speaker

Home theater system usually consists of a TV, DVD, 5.1 channel speaker, and digital amp and provides a high-resolution screen (MPEG2) and 3D surrounding sound (Dolby 5.1 or DTS). With a home theater system, you can enjoy a vivid screen and sound in your home as if you are in a movie theater.

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Step 2. Setting the Sound to Digital Sound Output on the Computer

Since the sound of the computer is set to Digital Output by default when purchasing the computer, additional settings are not required. You can confirm the setting as follows.

1. Double-click the Volume ( ) icon in the notification area of the Taskbar and select Options > Advanced Controls.

2. Click the Advanced button below the Master Volume and check if the 1 Disable Digital Output item is unselected. The option must be unselected for sound to be output in digital format.

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Step 3. Enable S/PDIF on the DVD program

When using 5.1 channel speakers, you need to install the Power DVD program from the Power DVD Installation CD separately supplied and then change the settings as directed in these steps:

1. Run Power DVD and click the Settings button.

2. On the Audio tab, set the Output setting to ‘Use SPDIF Output’.

Now, you can enjoy home theater using DVD titles.

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To control volumes for your 5.1 channel speaker, use the control on the digital amp. (Please, refer to the speaker manual.)

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Using the Multi Card Slot

Using the Multi Card Slot, you can use memory cards such as a Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, SD Card, MMC, or xD Card. A memory card is used as a removable disk and is useful for exchanging data between a computer and a digital device such as a digital camera.

■

To insert and use a memory card

1. Insert a memory card into the Multi Card Slot.

2. Click Start > My Computer. The inserted memory card is displayed.

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Restrictions on Using Memory Cards

You can use memory cards for storing data only. Copyright protection function is not supported.

Memory Stick Memory Stick Pro

SD Cord MMC xD Cord

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Remove the Slot Protector first, before using the Multi Card Slot.

Press the end of the Slot Protector lightly, and remove the Slot Protector when it pops up.

( ex :

Memory Stick

)

( ex :

Memory Stick

)

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3. You can write data to the memory card. If the memory card is not format-

ted yet, format the memory card before use.

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To remove a memory card

1. Press the end of the memory card softly to pop it outward.

2. Remove the memory card.

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To format a memory card

You can use a memory card after the format operation. The procedures to format a memory card are described below.

1. Click Start > My computer.

2. Press the right touchpad button on the memory card drive, and select

Format from the pop-up menu.

3. Click Start to start the format operation.

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Since the memory card may be easily mislaid when moving your computer, keep the memory card separately.

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Since format operation deletes all data in the memory card, please make sure that there is no important data in the memory card before formatting.

To protect the data in the memory card

Set the write protection tab of the Memory Stick or SD memory card to the Lock position.

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To use a memory card in both the computer and other digital device such as digital camera, it is recommended to format the memory card in the digital device. If you format the memory card in the computer, you may have to format the memory card in other digital device again to use the memory card in the digital device.

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Using the PCMCIA Card Slot

Various different functions can be added by inserting PCMCIA cards into the system. This system supports 16 / 32 bit, type I or II PCMCIA card types.

1. Insert a card into the PCMCIA card slot on the side of the system.

2. When a card is inserted, Windows automatically installs the necessary driver for the card. If no available driver can be found by Windows, the driver has to be installed using the disk supplied with the card.

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Before using the PCMCIA slot, remove the slot protector.

Push the eject button of the PCMCIA card slot once to pop it out. Push the button again to eject the slot protector.

To remove PCMCIA card

a. Double-click Safely Remove Hardware icon ( ) in Taskbar. b. Select the appropriate PCMCIA card and click Stop button. c. When ‘Safe to remove Hardware’ window appears, click OK. d. Press Eject button at PCMCIA card slot once, then the button pops out. e. Press the projected button to eject the PCMCIA card.

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You cannot use a ZV card and a PCMCIA III card through the PCMCIA card slot of the system.

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Using EasyBox

Use EasyBox program to make use of Windows' complicated function easily andconveniently.

Learn about EasyBox

Double-click the EasyBox( ) icon on the desktop. (Or select Start > All Programs > Samsung > EasyBox > EasyBox.)

▶

System : System management features are available, including disk defrag-

menter, removing unnecessary files/folders, computer scheduling and system recovery.

▶

BIOS : In windows-based mode, you can recover the BIOS defaults and

change the boot sequence.

▶

Desktop : Desktop management features include changing the font size, execut-

ing a magnifier function, the start menu settings and managing the quick launch icons on the taskbar.

▶

Security : Here you can configure the security settings supported by Windows

XP SP2. You can also change the configuration of the firewall settings, Windows automatic updates and blocking pop-ups when connected to the Internet.

▶

Plus Tip : This is a collection of additional Windows functions that are useful for

system management. (Offering shortcut descriptions of Windows, configuring network sharing and opening local folder sharing, etc.)

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Using EasyBox

The security management function will be used as an example here to show the function of Easybox

■

Configuring Firewall

The Windows Firewall prevents unauthorized users from gaining access to your system via the network or the Internet.

1. Click Start > All Programs > Samsung > EasyBox > EasyBox.

2. Click Security from the top menu bar.

3. Select Windows Firewall Settings from the Security menu on the left.

4. Select a firewall level.

5. Click Apply.

Click the User Setting button for advanced features, including exceptions and permissions.

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Using Samsung Theme

Samsung Theme is a program that enables a user to easily switch a theme (desktop, logon screen and sound effect).

Double-click the Samsung Theme ( ) icon on the desktop. (Or select Start > All Programs > Samsung > Samsung Theme >

Samsung Theme.)

▶ Samsung Theme : Switches to Samsung Theme (desktop, logon screen and

sound effects on booting).

▶ Windows XP Theme : Switches to the Windows XP default Theme. ▶ Back : Restores the theme to its previous status.

Help button Close button

Move the mouse pointer over Samsung Theme item, then the Samsung Theme will be displayed below.

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Using Samsung Update Plus

Samsung Update Plus is software that examines and updates Samsung software and drivers installed on your Samsung computer to the latest version. To use Samsung Update Plus, your computer has to be connected to the Internet.

■ To Update Samsung Software and Drivers

1. Select Start > All Programs > Samsung > Samsung Update Plus > Samsung Update Plus.

2. Click Search for and Install Updates and click the Search for Updates button.

3. 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.

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.

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(The update list on the screen may differ depending on the computer model.)

Update List

Updates that must be installed separately.

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

Automatic update items display

By default, your computer is configured to automatically search 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.

To change the automatic update settings, click the Custom button in Figure 2 and change the settings. : Samsung Update Plus does not provide updates for additionally installed

software and device drivers.

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Using AVStation premium

AVStation premium is an integrated multimedia program that allows you to watch video (pictures, video and movies) and listen to music.

You can start AVStation premium as follows. Method 1. Select Start > All Programs > Samsung > AVStation premium > AVStation

premium. Method 2. Double-click the AVStation premium ( ) icon on the Desktop or Taskbar. Method 3. Click the AVStation button.

Method 4. Click the AVS button on the remote control. (P. 1-14)

Using AVStation premium

■

AVStation premium Modes

AVStation premium provides 2 modes, Window and Play mode

▶ Window mode :

You can use all AVStation premium functions.

▶ Play Mode : This provides an easier-to-use user interface than that of

Standard mode. In this mode, the Edit/Create function and the MOVIE EDITOR menu are not supported (see P. 3-25).

Window mode Screen Play Mode Screen

󳢯This Manual mainly describes the procedures for using the Window mode of

AVStation premium.

󳢯The captured program screen shots in this manual may differ slightly from the actual

software depending on the version of the program.

󳢯For more detailed use procedures, refer to the on-line Help.

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AVStation premium is provided for some models.

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The function button on the remote control only works in AVStation premium Play Mode. (P. 3-27)

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■

AVStation premium Screen Layout and Menus

The AVStation premium Window mode screen has the following layout.

AVStation premium Window mode consists of the following 4 menus.

▶ MUSIC : Using this menu, you can play music files or audio CDs, copy

audio CDs to the computer as well as burn audio CDs.

▶ PHOTO : Using this menu, you can view or edit pictures (image), view

pictures through a Slide Show, create an album and burn an album onto a CD.

▶ MOVIE : Using this menu, you can play a video (movie) file or a

DVD/VCD title. (You can only play a DVD title after installing Power DVD or a DVD player program.)

▶ MOVIE EDITOR: Using this menu, you can edit a movie file.

■

Selecting the AVStation premium Menus

To select a menu, select the required menu from the Menu Selection Bar.

Menu Selection Bar

Library Window

Menu Bar

Category Window

󳢯To handle multimedia files conveniently, register the multimedia files to the

library. (See P. 3-26 'Registering a File'.)

󳢯To access a file not registered to the library, select File > Open File and

select the file.

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MUSIC

This section describes the procedures to play music files or audio CDs, to copy audio CDs to the computer as well as burn audio CDs.

Select MUSIC from the Menu Selection Bar.

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Playing a Music File

1. Double-click Music in the left category pane and double-click on All musics.

2. Double-click the music file that appears at the bottom screen to play it.

- To play multiple music files, select the music files and click on

Add. The music files will be played in the added order.

■

Playing an Audio CD

1. Insert an audio CD into the CD-ROM drive.

2. When the Audio CD window appears, select using

Samsung AVStation premium and click OK. Then the audio CD is played.

- To play an audio CD in the CD-ROM drive, double-click CD from the Category and double-click on Audio CD when Audio CD appears in the bottom screen.

MUSIC

Repeat Button

Track, All Tracks, Random

Library Window

Add Music

Music Category

Media Play Control Button

Audio CD window

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■ Copying an audio CD to the Computer

1. Insert an audio CD into the CD-ROM drive.

2. When the Audio CD window appears, select using Samsung AVStation premium and click OK.

3. Select a track to be copied to the library and then select Tools > Copy from CD.

- To select multiple tracks, select the tracks while pressing the Shift or Ctrl key

on the keyboard.

4. The selected tracks are copied from the audio CD. When the copy operation is completed, the Copy Completed message will appear.

The copied tracks are saved in the My Documents > AVStation premi- um > Music > Music From CD folder.

■ Burning an Audio CD

1. Insert a blank CD into the CD-ROM drive. When the CD Drive window appears, click Cancel.

2. Select Tools > Burn CD.

3. Select Burn Audio CD and click Next.

4. Double-click Music in the left title and double-click All musics.

5. Select music files from the list and click the Add files from my PC to the

CD burning list ( ) button to move the selected files to the right Burn Audio CD window. When you have added all music files, click Next.

6. Select a CD Writer and click on Start. When the Burn CD window appears, click OK to create the audio CD.

Select

Copy from

Select the tracks to be copied.

Select

Burn CD

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■ Creating a Playlist

A Playlist is a list of selected music files that has been created by a user so that the selected files can be played later.

1. Select the music files to be included in the Playlist from the music category and click on Add.

2. When you have added all the music files you want, click on Save As Playlist.

3. Register a new playlist name, and click OK.

4. When the completion message appears, click OK. The created playlist is saved in the C:\Program Files

\Samsung\AVStation premium\My Playlist folder.

Playing a Playlist

1. Click on Load Playlist at the bottom of the Library window

2. Select a Playlist and click OK to start the playback.

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PHOTO

This section describes the procedures to view pictures (images), to view pictures through a Slide Show, to edit a picture, to create an album, and to burn an album onto a CD.

Click on PHOTO in the Menu Selection Bar.

■

Viewing and Editing a Picture

1. Double-click on Image in the left category pane and double-click on All Images.

2. The image files are displayed in the right Image window. To zoom-in on an image, double-click the image file.

PHOTO

Double-Click An Image File To Zoom-In on The Image.

Image Window

Image Category

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MUSIC

You can listen to the music files

in My Playlist or All musics

while editing an image.

Viewing the Image List

Select View Image List from the menu at the bottom of the zoomed image screen.

Viewing an Image through the Slide Show or Full Screen

Select Slide Show or Full Screen from the menu at the bottom of the zoomed-in on image screen. To exit SlideShow or Full Screen, press the <Esc> key or right-click and then select Exit SlideShow or Exit Full Screen.

Editing an Image

1. Select an image to edit and select the Edit Image tab.

2. Edit the image using the Shape/Edit/Effect tool and click on Save or Save Copy.

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Creating an Album

1. Select the Create Album tab.

2. Select an album cover style and click Apply to apply the selected style to the album cover.

3. Enter the title and contents of the album, insert an image and then click ▶ (Move to next page).

- To insert an image into an album cover, select a file in the All Image pane

on the left and then click the Insert button or double-click the file to be inserted.

4. Create an album by adding images and image descriptions to the album.

5. When creating an album is complete, click on Save to create the album. The created album is saved in the My Documents > AVStation premi-

um > Photo > Photo Album folder and will be displayed in the Album category.

- To view an album, double-click on Image in the left category pane and

double-click on Album. Click on Slide Show in the Image window to view the images within the album through the Slide Show.

■ Burning an Album onto a CD

1. Double-click on the album to be burnt to CD in the left Album category.

2. Insert a blank CD into the CD-RW drive. When the CD Drive window appears, click on Cancel.

3. Select Send > Burn CD from the menu at the bottom of the Album window.

4. Enter the CD title in the Burn a CD window and then click OK to burn a CD with the album.

Create Album Tab

▶

(Move to next page) Button

Enter the Title and Contents of the Album

Save Button

Insert Button

Slide Show Button

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MOVIE

This section describes the procedures to play a movie file or a DVD/VCD title. Click on MOVIE in the Menu Selection Bar

■ Playing a Movie

1. Double-click on Movie in the left category pane and double-click All movies.

2. Double-click a movie file to play it.

MOVIE

Media Play Control Button

Movie Window

Movie Category

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MUSIC

You can listen to the music

files in My Playlist or All

musics while working.

You can adjust the screen size in the View menu.

Playing a DVD Title

To play a DVD title, first install the DVD Power DVD player software.

1. Insert a DVD title into the DVD drive.

2. When the Select Work window appears, select using Samsung AVStation premium and click OK to play the DVD title. If the DVD does not automatically play or the DVD title is in the DVD drive, double-click the Title of the DVD in the DVD / VCD category.

Playing a VCD Title

1. Insert a VCD title into the CD drive.

2. Double-click the Title of the VCD in the DVD / VCD category.

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Movie Editor (Editing a Movie)

This section describes the procedures for editing a movie. Click on MOVIE EDITOR in the Menu Selection Bar.

■ Editing a Movie

The procedures for merging two movie files and for inserting transition effects between movies are described below.

1. Click on MOVIE EDITOR. A new project will open.

2. Double-click Movie in the left category pane and double-click All movies.

3. Drag and drop a movie file to the Storyboard. When a Storyboard appears in the right pane, drag and drop another movie file to the Storyboard.

▶ To Enter the Title : Click on Text Box from the Title tab, create a text

box by dragging the pointer and enter a title. Enter the title and then click Apply. The title is inserted at the beginning of the Storyboard.

MOVIE EDITOR

Storyboard

Work Tab

Create Movie

Movie Category

Background Music

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MUSIC

You can listen to the music

files in My Playlist or All

musics while working.

Apply

Title Tab

Applied Title

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▶ Screen Effect : Select an effect from the Effect tab and drag and drop

the selected effect onto the movie in the Storyboard to apply the effect.

▶ Transition : Select a Transition effect from the Transition tab and

drag and drop the selected effect onto the movie in the Storyboard to apply the transition effect.

▶ Background Music : Click on Music and select a music file to apply

the background music to the movie file.

4. When finishing editing a movie, click on Create Movie and click OK to create the edited movie as a movie file.

The edited movie is saved in the My Documents > AVStation pre- mium > Movie > Edited Movie folder and will be displayed in the My Movie category.

Registering a File

By registering multimedia files to the library, you can easily access and manage them since they will be appear in the corresponding category of either the Music, Image, Movie categories on the left-hand side of the screen.

The procedures to register an entire folder to the library will be used as an example below.

1. Click on Register File at the bottom of the screen.

Click on Add by folder, and select the folder to be registered and then click OK.

3. When the registration is completed, click OK. The registered multimedia folder will be displayed in the music, image, or video categories of the library.

Select a Transition Effect and drag and drop it onto the position to insert the effect. Position of the Transition Effect

Transition

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To play a file not registered to a category, select File > Open File and select the file.

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Using Play Mode

This section describes how to use the Play Mode of AVStation premium. To use Play Mode, select Mode > Play Mode in the Window Mode Menu Bar.

Alternatively, click the AVS button on the remote control.

■ Play Mode Screen Layout

The initial screen of AVStation premium Play Mode has the following layout.

■ MUSIC

The procedures to play a music file or an audio CD will be described below. Double-click MUSIC in the initial screen of Play Mode.

Exit Program Minimize Screen

Move Bar

This appears only when the

mouse pointer is over it.

Move to the Initial Screen

of Play Mode

Switch to Window Mode

Operation Display Window

Library Window

Category Window

Repeat Button

Track, All Tracks,

Random

Media Play

Control Button

To switch to Window Mode, move the mouse (or touchpad) and click the Window icon from the toolbar at the top of the window.

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For more remote control use procedures, refer to 'Using the Remote Control'. (P. 1-14)

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■ PHOTO (Viewing a Picture)

he procedures for viewing pictures (images) and for viewing pictures through the Slide Show will be described.

1. Double-click on PHOTO in the initial screen of Play Mode.

2. Double-click All Photo from the left category and double-click an image file in the Library window.

Playing a Music File

1. Double-click a category from the left category window

2. Double-click a music file in the right library window. The music will be played.

Playing an Audio CD

1. Insert an audio CD into the CD-ROM drive. Audio CD will be displayed in the library window. To play an audio CD in the CD-ROM drive, double-click on CD in the category.

2. Double-click Audio CD in the library window. The tracks of the CD will be displayed.

3. Double-click a track to play it.

To Listen to All Tracks

Select Play All Tracks from the Media Play Control button.

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Library Window

Category Window

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MUSIC

You can listen to the music

files in My Playlist or All

musics while working.

Viewing an Image through the Slide Show or Full Screen

Select Slide Show or Full Screen from the menu at the bottom of the zoomed image screen

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■ MOVIE (Playing a Movie)

The procedures to play a movie file or a DVD/VCD title will be described below.

1. Double-click MOVIE in the initial screen of Play Mode.

2. Double-click All Movie from the left category and double-click a video file in the right pane.

Library Window

Category Window

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MUSIC

You can listen to the music

files in My Playlist or All

musics while working.

Playing a DVD Title

1. Insert a DVD title into the DVD drive.

2. When the Select Work window appears, select using Samsung AVStation premium and click OK to play the DVD title. If the DVD is not automatically played or the DVD title was in the DVD drive, double-click the Title of the DVD in the DVD / VCD category.

Playing a VCD Title

1. Insert a VCD title into the CD drive.

2. Double-click the Title of the VCD in the DVD / VCD category.

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Using AVStation now

AVStation now is an integrated multimedia program that allows you to watch video (pictures, video and movies) and listen to music without booting into Windows.

Using AVStation now

How to launch AVStation now and the AVStation features will be described below.

■

Launching AVStation now

To launch AVStation now, click the AVStation button.

Alternatively, click the AVS button on the remote control.

■

Exiting AVStation now

1. Press the <Esc> key or right-click to move to the start screen of AVStation now.

2. In the start screen, press the <Esc> key or select Exit.

3. In the Exit window, select Exit.

The use procedures of AVStation now are similar to those of Play Mode of AVStation premium.

AVStation now only supports the player and view functions. To register files to the library, use the registration function of AVStation premium.

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You can only use AVStation now when your computer is turned off or it is in maximum power saving mode (see P. 5-2)

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Booting and using the computer when using AVStation now Select <Go Window> from the Exit window. Your computer will start.

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AVStation now is provided for some models.

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For more remote control use procedures, refer to 'Using the Remote Control'. (P. 1-14)

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AVStation now Menus

AVStation now consists of the following 3 menus.

▶ MUSIC : Using this menu, you can play a music file or an audio CD. ▶ PHOTO : Using this menu, you can view a picture (image) and view a

picture through the Slide Show.

▶ MOVIE : Using this menu, you can play a video (movie) file or a

DVD/VCD title.

Using AVStation now

The procedures for using AVStation now will be described below.

■

The To Move, Select and Run Menus

In AVStation now, you can use the keyboard, mouse, and remote control.

▶ Moving a Menu or an Item

Press the direction keys on the keyboard or move the mouse to move the cursor to a menu or item and then click it. Or press the Direction button on the remote control.

▶ Selecting or Running a menu or an Item

After you move to a menu or item, press the <Enter> key on the keyboard or double-click it. Or press the Enter button on the remote control.

▶ Returning to the Previous Screen

Press the <Esc> or <Backspace> key on the keyboard, or right-click it.

Or press the BACK button on the remote control.

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■

MUSIC

The procedures for playing a music file or an audio CD will be described below.

1. Select the MUSIC menu and select Category. For example, move to All Music.

2. In the Library window, select a music file to be played.

■

PHOTO

The procedures for viewing pictures (images) and for viewing pictures through the Slide Show will be described below.

1. Select the PHOTO menu and move to the All Photo category.

2. In the Library window, select an image to view.

Library Pane

Music File

All Music

Category Pane

Repeat Button

Track, All Tracks,

Random

Media Play

Control Button

Media Play Control Button

You can only use the Media Play Control button when a music file is being played.

Playing Multiple Tracks

1. Play a music file.

2. Move the focus to the left Category pane, and select the Play All button.

Playing an Audio CD

1. Insert an audio CD into the CD-ROM drive, and select CD from the Category pane.

2. In the right Library window, select a track to be played.

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■

MOVIE

In the Library window, select a video file to watch.

1. Select the MOVIE menu and select a category. For example, you can select All Movies by using the direction keys.

2. In the Library window, select a video file to watch. The selected movie file will be played.

Library Pane

Image Files

All Images

Category Pane

Media Play Control Button

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MUSIC

You can listen to the music

files in My Playlist or All

Music while working.

Library Pane

Video Files

All Images

Category Pane

Viewing an Image through the Slide Show or Full Screen In the lower menu of the zoomed-in image, select SlideShow or Full

Screen.

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■

Tips

▶ Using the Library (File)

AVStation Now can use the library of AVStation premium. To use the library in AVStation Now, register the library in AVStation premium. (See ‘Registering a File’ in AVStation premium.)

▶ HDD Category

You can play unregistered files on the hard disk drive in the HDD category of each menu. (C drive is supported.)

■

Notice

▶ Do not remove the Recovery Solution Program.

Removing the Recovery Solution Program also removes AVStation Now. Once the program is removed, you cannot reinstall it, therefore take care not to remove the program.

▶ You cannot use an additionally created Playlist.

You cannot use an additionally created Playlist other than the Playlist provided with AVStation premium in AVStation now.

▶ A movie file or a movie title not supported by AVStation Now

To play a movie file or a movie title not supported by AVStation Now, please use AVStation Premium after booting your computer.

▶ For Cases where you cannot preview using the PHOTO/MOVIE

1. When you did not create a Preview in AVStation Premium (A Preview for a photo or a movie is created when you select the PHOTO/MOVIE menu in AVStation Premium Full Screen Mode and view the preview in the Library pane.)

2. When the format of the photo or movie is not supported by AVStation premium.

Playing a DVD/VCD title

Insert a DVD/VCD title into the DVD-ROM drive and select DVD/VCD from the Category pane. After a short while, the DVD/VCD title will be played

Using the DVD/VCD Play Control Button

To use the Play Control button while playing a DVD/VCD title, press a key or move the mouse.

To play a DVD title for the first time using AVStation now, launch the DVD player in Windows once before starting play.

The region code of a DVD title must be set to Windows status for AVStation now to play the DVD title properly.

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Using Samsung Command Center

Samsung Command Center is a program that enables the easy management of software provided for a Samsung computer. You can view brief descriptions of some programs and you can launch the programs directly. Samsung Command Center is always hidden automatically and it appears when you place the mouse cursor in the right-most position.

Select Start > All Programs > Samsung > Samsung Command Center > Samsung Command Center.

The Samsung Command Center screen consists of the following 4 areas.

▶ S/W Group Area : You can classify programs into 5 groups, these

being System, Utility, Network, Support, and Entertainment and manage them.

You can add a file that can be launched directly from the Desktop or Explorer (Files that have the extension of .cmd, .bat, .pif, .scf, .exe, .com, .lnk, or .scr ) by dragging and dropping them.

Clock

SW Group Area

SW List Area

AV Station Area

Samsung Update Plus Area

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▶ S/W List Area : Shows software included in the S/W group.

You can add a file that can be launched directly from the Desktop or Explorer by dragging and dropping it. Some Samsung software is automatically added or removed from the list when the software is installed or removed. If you move the cursor over the software in the list, you can view a brief description and the Run button to launch.

▶ AV Station Area : This only appears when the AV Station program has

been installed. You can easily launch the TV, music, movie or album player of the AV Station program. Drag and drop a media file from the Desktop or Explorer over any of the buttons to launch the corresponding player.

▶ Samsung Update Plus Area : When there is new software or a new

driver, the Samsung Update Plus notification window appears. If you click on the notification window, Samsung update Plus is launched and an update is performed with a percentage number indicating the progress status.

Connecting to the

Internet

This chapter provides

instructions on connecting

to the Internet.

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Connecting to the Internet

The following options show many ways to connect to the Internet. An appropriate option should be selected depending on the user’s working environment and the user’s system specifications.

Option 1 Connecting using a modem and a telephone line.

Service has to be applied for and received from an Internet Service Provider (ISP) through an Internet service account.

Option 2 Connecting using a High-speed communication

network service, such as ADSL and VDSL.

Service has to be applied for and received from a High-speed communication network service provider. Receiving Internet service may require support from specific devices. Contact the service provider for details.

Option 3 Connecting using a wired LAN

Use a LAN cable that is already installed in your office or building,

Option 4 Connecting using a wireless LAN

The Internet can be accessed without a telephone line or a LAN cable if there is a Wireless LAN AP (Access Point) nearby.

My computer Internet Service

Provider

The Internet Provider

The Wireless LAN function is optional.

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Connecting to the Internet Using a Modem

1. Connect the telephone line to the modem port. Do not use a digital telephone line.

2. To connect the modem to the Internet, and use e-mail, you have to apply to an Internet Service Provider (ISP) for an Internet service.

●

For more account information, please contact your ISP.

●

Ask your ISP about Internet fees and the disconnection procedure. If the Internet connection is not disconnected properly, additional telephone charges may incur.

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Configuring the Network Environment Settings for Wired LAN Connections

A wired LAN environment is an environment where you can connect to the Internet using the company’s LAN or with a broadband modem.

1. Connect the network (LAN) cable to the LAN port of the system.

2. Click Start > Control Panel.

3. Select Network and Internet Connections in the [Control Panel] window.

4. Click Network Connections in the [Network and Internet Connections] window.

5. In the [Network Connections] window, point the mouse pointer to Local Area Network and click the right touchpad button. Select Properties from the popup

menu that appears.

6. In the General tab of the [Local Area Connection Properties] window, check that the connecting device field includes the Broadcom BCM 5788 Integrated driver.

7. In the “This connection uses the following items” field, select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), and click Properties.

8. Enter the system’s IP and DNS server addresses on the General tab of the [Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties] window. If DHCP is used, click “Obtain an IP address automatically” and “Obtain DNS server address automatically” on the General tab.

9. Once all of the information is entered in the [Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties] window, click OK to finish.

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①

Check the driver

②

Select “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)”

③

Click Properties

In the above screen, necessary network components can be added by clicking the Install button.

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IP addresses and other information necessary for configuration can be obtained from the network administrator.

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Using Both DHCP and Static IP Simultaneously

When you are alternatively using networks with either DHCP or static IP addressing, you can use alternative settings that enable simultaneous configurations of DHCP and static IP to use both of the network connections without reconfiguring.

1. Click Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet Connections > Network Connections > Local Area Connection, press the right button of the touchpad, and then select Properties.

2. Select the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) item, and then click Properties.

3. In the Alternate Configuration tab, click User configured, and then enter the appropriate values for the following:

(IP address, Subnet mask, Default gateway, Preferred and alternate DNS server, Preferred and alternate WINS server)

4. When the configuration has been completed, click OK. Now you can connect to both networks using DHCP and static IP respectively.

This function is provided only when your operating system is Windows XP.

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Configuring the Network Environment Settings for Wireless LAN Network

(WLAN)

A wireless network (Wireless LAN) environment is a network environment that enables communication between multiple computers at home or a small-size office through wireless LAN devices.

When a computer-to-computer network has been constructed, a computer that is not connected to the Internet can share the Internet by accessing another computer connected to the Internet. (See P. '4-19. Sharing Internet Access')

Wireless network connections can be classified into two categories.

1) Access Point

You can connect to an AP to use the network. This is possible only in an environment equipped with an AP. (See P. 4-8, ‘Connecting to an Access Point (AP)’)

2) Computer–to-computer (ad hoc)

This is also called a peer-to-peer network. In computer-to-computer wireless networks, you can wirelessly connect 2 or more computers that have wireless LAN modules. (See P. 4-9, ‘Connecting to computer-to-computer networks (peer-to-peer or ad hoc)’).

The description in this section refers to the Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2200BG Network Connection (hereafter referred to as an 802.11BG card) and the Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2915ABG Network Connection (hereafter referred to as an

802.11ABG card) device. A wireless LAN card is optional. The model of the wireless LAN card is

determined by the relevant product. To view the installed wireless LAN card, click Star t > Control Panel > Per formance

and Maintenance > System > Hardware tab > Device Manager. The wireless LAN connection settings will be described on the basis of the

Windows XP Service Pack 2 installed computer. It is recommended using the default settings provided by Windows XP for the

wireless LAN settings for Windows XP installed computers. To setup using the software supplied by the wireless LAN card manufacturer, refer to p.4-13 ‘Using a wireless Network with the Wireless LAN Setting Program’.

To use the wireless network, you have to tur n on the wireless LAN function by using the Wireless LAN On/Off Button. (See P. 1-8)

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What is an Access Point (AP)?

An AP is a network device that bridges wired and wireless LANs, and corresponds to a wireless hub in a wired network. You can connect multiple wireless LAN installed computers to an AP.

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Connecting to an Access Point (AP)

This section describes how to connect to an AP. You can use the network when you are connected to an AP.

1. Right-click on the Wireless Network Connection ( ) icon on the taskbar, and select View Available Wireless Networks.

2. Select an AP (E.g. Test) to connect to and click Connect. If there is a configured network key for the AP to connect to, the Enter Network Key window appears. Enter the Network Key in the window and then click the Connect button.

Now when Connected in AP is displayed, and you can access the network.

For more detailed information such as the network key (encryption key), ask your network administrator.

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Checking the connection status. Move the mouse pointer over the Wireless Network Connection ( ) icon on

the taskbar, and the connection status is displayed.

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When a network key is not defined for a selected AP, click on Link to display the warning message box. Then click Connect again in the box.

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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. (See P. 4-19. 'Sharing Internet Access')

You can connect by completing the following steps:

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Step 1. Set up a computer-to-computer network on a computer.

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Step 2. Connect to the configured computer from other computers.

O Step 1. Setting up a computer-to-computer network

1. Right-click on the Wireless Network Connection ( ) icon on the taskbar, and select View Available Wireless Networks.

2. Click Change the order of Preferred Networks.

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3. On the Wireless Networks tab, click Advanced.

4. Clear ‘Automatically connect to non-default network’ check box, if it is selected. Select ‘Computer-to-computer (ad hoc) networks only’, and click Close.

5. In the Wireless Networks tab, click Add.

6. 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 (a hexadecimal number is represented by numbers ‘0’ to ‘9’ or letters ‘a’ to ‘f’).

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7. Check that the configured network name (e.g. samsung) is in the ‘Preferred networks item’, and click OK.

Now your wireless network setup has been completed.

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Step 2. Connecting to the configured computer

1. Right-click on the Wireless Network Connection ( ) icon on the taskbar, and select View Available Wireless Networks.

2. Select the wireless network name (e.g. samsung) specified in “Connecting to computer-to-computer networks (peer-to-peer or ad hoc)”, and click Connect.

3. Enter a cryptographic key in the network key box and click Connect.

When connected to the wireless network, the system displays Connected in the selected network of the Network Connection window.

If the network key is not configured in “Connecting to computer-to-computer networks (peer-to-peer or ad hoc)” on P. 4-9, just click Connect, without any keystrokes.

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Checking the connection status.

Move the mouse pointer over the Wireless Network Connection ( ) icon on the taskbar, and the connection status is displayed.

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Wireless Network Setup Using the Wireless LAN SetupProgram

You can use a wireless LAN by using a wireless LAN configuration program (PROSet) provided separately.

To use wireless network connection, complete the following procedures.

Step1. Install the wireless LAN configuration program (PROSet). Step2. Configure wireless network settings through the wireless LAN configuration

program.

O Step 1. Installing the wireless LAN configuration

program (PROSet)

You can install the Wireless LAN Client Manager program by using the System Software Media. Insert the System Software Media into the CD-ROM drive and then install the Wireless LAN program.

O Step 2. Using the wireless LAN configuration

program (PROSet)

Double-click the wireless LAN program ( ) icon on the taskbar. (Or, click Star t > All Programs > Intel PROSet Wireless > Intel PROSet Wireless.)

Configure wireless network settings in PROSet following the procedures below.

To connect to an Access Point

To connect to an access point or existing computer-to-computer (Ad Hoc) network, refer to the following procedures. (To create a new computer-to-computer network, refer to the following P.4-15 To create computer-to-computer (Ad Hoc) network section.)

In some languages, some buttons on the window may not be displayed. If this is the case, resize the window to use the program.

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1. In Available Networks, click on Refresh.

2. Select the name of desired access point or computer-to-computer network to connect from the searched available networks list, and click Configure.

3. Enter Profile Name and click Next.

4. In the Search Security Settings window, the wireless network security search message will appear. Click Next.

5. Enter the network authentication, data encryption (WEP), encryption level, key index, and wireless security password configured for the target access point or computer-to-computer network in the Security Settings window, and click Next.

6. The Done window appears, click OK. When a wireless connection to an access point is established, connection icon

( ) appears in front of the name of connected profile.

If your desired network does not appear, click Refresh. An access point is represented by the ( ) icon, and a computer-to-computer

network is represented by the ( ) icon. An ( ) icon is displayed in front of an access point or a computer-to-computer network with configured security settings.

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The network authentication, data encryption (WEP), key index, and password of a access point are configured in the access point management program. For information on the security information, check the security settings of the access point or ask your wireless network administrator.

To connect to an existing computer-to-computer (Ad Hoc) network, enter the password configured when creating the computer-to-computer network for the first time. You do not need to enter network authentication or key index.

Security Settings

Network authentication : The network authentication option includes

Open System and Shared Key. When you select Open System, no authentication is applied (however, encryption is supported). When you select Shared Key, a WEP key is used for authentication. The default setting is Open System

Data encryption (WEP) : The IEEE 802.11 WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) standard defines two levels of encryption, a 64-bit key (this is sometimes represented by 40bits) and a 128-bit key.

Key index : Select the current encryption key index used by the access point out of 1 to 4.

To use encryption key : Click Use pass phrase to activate, and enter 5 (for 64-bit) ~ 13 (for 128-bit) alphanumeric characters (represented by 0-9, a-z, or A-Z).

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To create a computer-to-computer (Ad Hoc) network

To create a new computer-to-computer (Ad Hoc) network or to connect to a hidden access point (Stealth/Closed Mode), refer to the following procedures.

1. In Profiles, click on Add.

2. Enter Profile Name and Network name (SSID), select Operating Mode, then click Next.

3. Configure password setting to be used for computer-to-computer network connection in the Security Settings window. To connect to an access point, enter the network authentication, data

encryption (WEP), encryption level, key index, and wireless security password configured in the access point.

4. When a profile creation is completed, the new created profile appears in the profiles list. Select corresponding profile, and click Connect to connect to the created profile.

When a wireless connection to the created profile is established, the connection icon ( ) appears in front of the name of the connected profile.

A hidden access point is an access point that exists, but is configured not to be detected by the scan operation to prevent access attempts from unauthorized users.

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What is a network name (SSID)?

Network name (SSID) is a name that a wireless adapter uses for identifying connection. Enter the name of computer-to-computer network to create (e.g., samsung) or the name of access point to connect. The network name identifies cases. (capital and lowercase) For the name of access point, check the settings of the access point, or ask your wireless network administrator.

Operating Mode: Network (Infrastructure) - Connect to an Access Point : Select to

connect to an access point.

Device to device (Ad hoc) - Connect directly to other computers :

Select to create a computer-to-computer (Ad Hoc) network.

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It is recommended to configure data encryption for security purposes when creating a computer-to-computer network connection profile. For more information on security settings refer to the security settings in Connecting to AP or Help.

When you are creating a computer-to-computer network connection profile, the network authentication setting is disabled.

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Using Samsung Network Manager

Samsung Network Manager is a program that has been developed to enable users to use the network easily.

Samsung Network Manager provides the following features.

󳢯 You can easily set up the network and printer settings. 󳢯 You can immediately use the network without defining new

network settings again after moving locations.

By setting the network settings (IP address, printer settings, etc.) for each location, you can immediately access the network without following network setting procedures each time regardless of your location.

󳢯 You can easily share Internet Access.

You can share your Internet connection by setting up a computer with 2 LAN interfaces (wired and wireless, or 2 wired LAN) as the sharing server. Then, you can access the Internet on a sharing client by connecting to the sharing server.

󳢯 You can diagnose the network status.

You can diagnose the network status when the network is not properly connected.

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Using the Network

This section describes the procedures to connect to the Internet by setting up a network. The setting up procedures include the procedures to add a printer to the network.

▶ Setting Up a Network

1. To use a wired LAN, connect the LAN cable to the LAN port. To use a wireless LAN, press the <Fn> and <F8> key combination simultaneously to enable a wireless LAN. When the wireless LAN is enabled, the Wireless LAN Operation LED ( ) lights up.

2. Run Samsung Network Manager. Select Start > All Programs > Samsung > Samsung Network

Manager > Samsung Network Manager or double click the Samsung Network Manager ( ) icon on the Desktop.

3. Click the Add button.

4. Select a network location icon and enter the name of the location (e.g. Home). Click the Next button.

The setting up procedures are different for wired and wireless LAN connections. To use a wireless LAN, there should be a wireless LAN AP available nearby.

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5. Select Internet direct connection and click the Next button.

6. Select the LAN device, setup the IP address and click the Next button.

7. When the Printer Setting window appears, click Finish. To add a printer, click Add Printer. The Add Printer Wizard appears. Set

up the printer according to the instructions displayed on the screen. When the printer has been added, click the Show printer button, select the

newly added printer and then click the Finish button.

Select Device

Setup IP Address

Select Device

Select a device to be connected to the Internet. Select either Wired LAN or Wireless LAN.

Setting up the IP Address

To allocate an IP address automatically (DHCP), select Get IP Automatically. To use a static IP address, unselect Get IP Automatically and enter an IP address. For IP address information, ask your network administrator.

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To not add a printer, select No Default Printer and then click the Finish button. When the network setting is complete, the 'Do you want to move to newly added location now?' message appears. If you select 'Yes', the network settings for the added location are applied. When the network settings for the added location are applied, the added place and the corresponding network connection information is displayed in The detailed Information for window.

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When the network setting is complete, an icon for the added location is created within the Saved Locations window. Now you can use the Internet or add a new network location.

Current Place Information

Wireless LAN AP Connection Procedures

To use a wireless LAN, first connect to a wireless LAN AP and then you can access the network even when moving location. Or moving location and then you can access the network even when connecting to a wireless LAN AP.

1. Right-click over the Wireless Network Connection ( ) icon on the Taskbar and click View Available Wireless Networks.

2. Select an available wireless network (e.g. SAMSUNG) and click the Connect button. For information on available wireless LAN APs, ask your network administrator.

3. The network key (security key) input window appears.

- If a network key has been set for the wireless LAN AP, enter the network key and

click the Connect button. For the network key information, ask your network administrator.

- If no network key has been set for the wireless LAN AP, click the Connect

button without entering the network key.

4. When the computer is connected to the wireless LAN AP, the Connected message will appear on the Wireless Network icon in the Taskbar.

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Saved Locations

Available AP

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▶ Using the network after moving location

By setting the network settings (IP address, printer setting, etc.) for each location, you can immediately access the network without performing the network setting procedures regardless of your location.

Run Samsung Network Manager when connected to the Internet.

2. Select an icon that represents the corresponding location from the Saved Locations window and then click Move.

3. When the network settings of the selected location are applied, the new location and the network connection information are displayed in the The detailed Information for window.

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Sharing Internet Access

This section describes the procedures to share Internet Access. To share Internet Access, you first have to define a sharing server and a sharing

client. When the setup is complete, you can access the Internet from the sharing client by connecting to the sharing server.

As an example, Internet sharing procedures for [Connection 1], which connect the sharing server and the Internet through a wired LAN and connect the sharing server and the sharing client through a wireless LAN, are described below.

Sharing Server : A computer with 2 LAN interfaces that provide a function to

share Internet Access.

Sharing Client : A computer that uses the Internet by

connecting to a sharing server without itself having a direct connection to the Internet.

You can connect a sharing server and a sharing client as follows. (See Figure 5 on page 4-17.)

To connect a sharing server and a sharing client using a wired LAN, connect the computers with a LAN cable first.

To connect through a wireless LAN, press the <Fn> and <F8> key combination simultaneously to enable the wireless LAN. When the wireless LAN is enabled, the Wireless LAN Operation LED ( ) lights up.

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Sharing Server

Sharing Client

External Internet

Client Device

Device Connection 1 Wired LAN Wireless LAN Connection 2 Wireless LAN Wired LAN Connection 3 Wired LAN Wired LAN

Connect a sharing client with the device that is the same as the client device of the sharing server.

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▶ Setting Up a Sharing Server

1. Run Samsung Network Manager on the computer to be used as the sharing server.

2. Click the Add button.

3. Select a network location icon and enter the name of the location (e.g. Home). Click the Next button.

4. Select Internet direct Connection for sharing and click the Next button.

5. Set up the network device to be connected to the external Internet. Determine whether to use a firewall and select a network device to be connected to the external Internet (e.g. Wired LAN). Set the IP address and then click the Next button.

6. Select a network device to connect to the sharing client (e.g. wireless LAN) and click the Next button.

7. The setup information is displayed. Confirm the settings and click the Next button.

8. When the Printer Setting window appears, click Finish. For the printer setup procedures, refer to Setting Up a Network on page 4-17.

When the Shared Server setting is completed, set up the shared client.

Determine whether to use a firewall

Select a device

Set an IP address

·To protect against external intrusion attempts, using a firewall is recommended.

·For more information on selecting a device and setting the IP address, refer to

the description of item 6 of Setting Up a Network on page 4-16.

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To Share Internet Access through a Wireless LAN

·In the Select Device field, select Wireless.

·In the Wireless Connection Name (e.g. Samsung) field, enter the network name.

·To use the network key (security key), select the ‘Use Network Key,,,’option and

enter a network key. Remember the network key because you have to re-enter the key on the sharing client to connect to the sharing server.

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▶ Setting Up the Sharing Client

1. Run Samsung Network Manager on the computer to be used as a sharing client.

2. Click the Add button.

3. Select a network location icon and enter the name of the location. Click the Next button.

4. Select Internet Sharing and click the Next button.

5. Confirm the network device to be connected to the server and click the Next button.

6. The setup information appears. Confirm the information and click the Next button.

7. When the Printer Setting window appears, click Finish. For the printer setup procedures, refer to Setting Up a Network on page 4-

17.

When the settings are completed, you can use the Internet on the shared client.

To connect through a wireless LAN, select Internet Sharing - Wireless.

·To connect through a wired LAN, select Internet Sharing - Wired.

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·To connect through a wireless LAN, enter the wireless connection name (e.g. Samsung) you entered in the sharing server. If you have set a network key (security key) for the sharing server, enter the network key.

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·To access the Internet from the sharing client, the sharing server has to be on.

·To use the Internet on the sharing client, select a sharing client icon from the

Location List window and then click the Move button.

·If the connection is broken while using the Internet on the sharing client, click the

Ap Active from the Wireless menu to reestablish the connection.

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Network Status Diagnosis

You can diagnose the network status when the network is not properly connected.

1. Run Samsung Network Manager.

2. Select Diagnose Status from the Manage menu.

3. The Network Connections figure window appears. Click the Start button to start the network diagnosis.

4. When the diagnosis is complete, out of order devices are marked by the exclamation mark icon. For detailed device status, read the description in the lower part of the window.

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Using Network Services

While the computer is connected to the network, you can use network services to share files, folders, and printers.

Sharing files or folders

This section describes how to share files and folders between computers connected to the network.

To share files, complete the following procedures:

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Step 1. Configuring the sharing of files and folders on a computer.

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Step 2. Accessing shared files and folders from another computer.

Network services are provided for the computers that are connected to the network through wired or wireless network connections. (See Pages 4-3, 4-7, Configuring Network Environment Settings)

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When a file or folder is shared, anyone connected to the network can open and delete the shared file or folder. Configure a file sharing network only when the network is secure, and do not share important data.

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Step 1. Configuring Sharing

1. Right-click the target file or folder to share in My Computer, and select Sharing and Security.

2. Click ‘IF you understand the security risks but want to share files without running the wizard, click here’.

3. Select ‘Just enable file sharing’, and click OK.

4. In the ‘Network sharing and security’ field, select ‘Share this folder on the network’, enter the share name, and click OK.

The file and folder sharing configuration has been completed.

It has the same security effect as that of the ‘Network Setup Wizard’. This screen does not appear if Internet Sharing Network Wizard has been

installed in the computer-to-computer wireless network environment.

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Be cautious when selecting ‘Allow network users to change my files’ since other network users can change the files in the shared folder.

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Step 2. Using Shared Files or Folders

This section describes how to access shared files or folders if your computer is a member of the same workgroup.

1. Click Start > My Computer. Under Other Places, click My Network Places in your computer.

2. Click ‘View workgroup computers’, and click the desired computer to access the shared file.

If your computer is a member of another workgroup:

1. Click Other Places > Microsoft Windows Network.

2. Click the desired workgroup.

3. Click the desired computer to display the shared files or folders.

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Sharing Printers

This section describes how to share a printer between computers connected to a network.

To share a printer, complete the following procedures:

▶

Step 1. Configure printer sharing in the computer connected to the printer.

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Step 2. Add and use the shared printer in other computers on the network.

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Step 1. Configuring Printer Sharing

1. From the computer connected to the printer, click Start > Printers and Faxes.

2. Right-click the printer you want to share, and click Sharing.

3. Select ‘Share this printer’, enter a share name for the shared printer, and click OK.

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4. In the Printers and Faxes window, you will find the printer icon has been changed to another icon on a hand.

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Step 2. Adding and Using a Shared Printer

1. From a different computer that wants to use the shared printer, click Start > Printers and Faxes.

2. Click Add a printer.

3. In the Add Printer Wizard, click Next.

4. Select ‘A network printer, or a printer attached to another computer’, and click Next.

5. Select ‘Browse for a printer’, and click Next.

6. Select the workgroup or computer, select the desired printer, and click Next.

If you cannot find the desired printer, try again after a while.

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7. Read the warning about a shared printer, and click Ye s to install the shared printer.

8. Select Yes for ‘Do you want to use this printer as a default printer?’, and click Next.

9. Click Finish.

10. When the printer sharing configuration has been completed, the shared printer appears in the Printers and Faxes window.

Now you can print using the shared printer even if your computer is not directly connected to a printer.

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Using Bluetooth Devices (Optional)

You can transfer files between Bluetooth devices, use the Internet, and construct a Personal Area Network. In addition, you can use a wireless keyboard, wireless mouse, and a wireless printer that have the Bluetooth function.

■ The following functions are provided by the Bluetooth software.

▶

Transferring files

You can transfer files between Bluetooth devices such as computers, mobile phones, PDAs (Personal Digital Assistant), etc. For more detailed procedures on transferring files, refer to "Send and Receive files to/from a Bluetooth device" of the Bluetooth On-line help.

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Using the Internet via a mobile phone

You can connect to the Internet through your mobile phone after connecting it to a computer which is connected to the Internet. For more detailed procedures on using the Internet, refer to "Install a

Bluetooth mobile phone" and "Create a Bluetooth connection to the Internet using a Bluetooth mobile phone" of the Bluetooth

On-line help.

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Using a wireless keyboard and mouse

You can use a wireless keyboard and mouse which have the Bluetooth function. For more detailed procedures on using a wireless keyboard and mouse, refer to "Install a Bluetooth keyboard" and "Install a Bluetooth mouse" of the Bluetooth On-line help.

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Using a wireless printer

You can use a wireless printer if the printer supports Bluetooth HCRP (Hardcopy Cable Replacement Profile). For more detailed procedures on using a wireless printer, refer to "Install a Bluetooth printer" of the Bluetooth On-line help.

You can only use the Bluetooth communication function between devices (computers, mobile phones, PDAs, printers, etc.) which support Bluetooth.

Bluetooth Device On-line Help For more detailed procedures on using the Bluetooth function, click Start > Help

and Support > Network and the Web > Networking > Wireless networking > Bluetooth devices, and view the descriptions.

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Using a Personal Area Network

You can exchange files between computers by connecting to the shared folder of another computer via a Personal Area Network. For more detailed procedures on using the Personal Area Network, refer to "Join a personal area network", "Provide a name for your

computer on a personal area network" and "Bluetooth person- al area networking overview" of the Bluetooth On-line help.

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Sharing data with a Palm Hand-held PC or a Pocket PC

You can transfer data to and from a Palm Hand-held PC or Pocket PC. For more detailed procedures on sharing data, refer to "Installing a Palm

handheld computer using Bluetooth technology" and "Installing a Pocket PC using Bluetooth technology" of the Bluetooth On-line

help.

■ Precautions

▶

Please do not send files larger than 60MB when transferring files through a File Transfer Function or Personal Area Network. Sending a file larger than 60MB may fail due to an unstable Bluetooth connection.

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When using the Personal Area Network function, other computers may not appear in My Network Places. If you cannot see other computers after 5 minutes, click "Start > Search > Computers or people" and enter the name of a computer and search for it. For procedures to view the name of your computer, refer to "Provide a name for your computer on a personal area network" of the Bluetooth On-line help.

System Management

This chapter provides

information on efficient

computer management.

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Managing Power

Use Power Options to save power consumption. You can switch Standby Mode while you are not using your computer or configure the system components to shut it down on a specified time.

Specifying Power Save Time

You can specify Turn Off Monitor, Turn Off Hard Disk, System Standby Mode, and Maximum Power Save Mode. Select Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options > Power Schemes tab. Then specify time in each item and click OK.

Monitor Off

The LCD display goes into Power-Saving mode after the specified period of time.

Hard Disk Off

The Hard Disk goes into Power-Saving mode after the specified period of time.

Standby Mode

If the computer is not used for the specified period of time, the monitor and hard disk drives are turned off to reduce power consumption.

Hibernation Mode

Saves the current working status onto the hard disk and turns the computer off. Pressing the Power button restores the computer to the previous working status.

Press Power button to use computer again in Standby Mode or Hibernation Mode. You can also reserve Tur ning Computer Off, Maximum Power Saving Mode, Hold Mode, etc. by selecting System > Computer Scheduling in the EasyBox program. (See P. 3-12.) If you change the power settings in the Battery Manager program, the settings of the 'Power Options Properties' window are automatically changed accordingly (see P. 5-6).

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The Power Setting is set to BatteryMgr-Normal Mode. Batter yMgr-Normal Mode extends the battery use time when using battery power, and optimizes the Intel Speedstep feature. Since it automically optimizes the processing speed of the system to minimize power consumption, you may experience slower operations when using battery power than when using AC power. To use BatteryMgr-Normal mode in the Windows system, please install the Battery Manager program by using the System Software Media.

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Chapter 5. System Management

Using the Power button

You can configure the function of the power button.

Click Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance >

Power Options and select the Advanced tab.

Configure the Power button function. Configuring the function of the <

>+< >

key combination.

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When the Power button is configured to put the system into Power-Saving Mode, manually shutting down the computer requires the Power button to be pressed and held for more than 4 seconds.

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Using the Battery

Please refer to the following instructions when running the computer on battery power without connecting the AC power. This computer uses smart rechargeable Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery.

Ejecting and Attaching Battery

1. Shutdown system and close LCD.

2. Put the computer upside down.

3. Pull the two battery latches outward

( ),

then remove the battery.

4. To install the batter y again, slide the battery into the system as below. The battery latch moves inward, and fixes the battery automatically.

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󳢯Please read the instructions on the battery before use. 󳢯Please refer to the system operation environment (Page A-2) of this manual and

operate and store the battery at room temperature.

battery latch

Monitoring the Battery Charge

You can view the batter y charge status by completing the following procedures.

■

Using the shortcut key to view

Press the <fn> + < > key combination on the keyboard and then the current

power source and the current remaining battery charge are displayed at the top left of the screen.

■ To view on the battery

Click the PUSH button on the battery. The remaining battery charge (%) will be displayed.

■ To view through the Control Panel

Select Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power Option > Power Measure tab. Then you can view the current power source and the current remaining battery charge.

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Remaining Battery Charge

Power supply status

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Using the battery

Battery is an expendable supply, so when you use it for a long time, the capacity/battery life is shortened. If the batter y life time is reduced to under half of the initial time, we recommend that you purchase a new battery to use.

Battery Warning

You will hear an alar m when the remaining batter y charge is under 10%. Connect the power cable or turn off the computer and install a fully charged battery. When the remaining battery charge is under 3%, the computer automatically saves current work and turns off. This may be different according to the settings in

Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options > Alarms tab.

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Slightly press PUSH button.

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Extending the battery use time

■

Using the Battery Manager

Battery Manager is a power management program that enables using batter y power efficiently. You can easily change the power mode by selecting an optimized power mode and manually optimizing the battery use time by setting each option.

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

▶

Maximum Battery Saving Mode :

This mode is appropriate for cond tions which require the maximum battery use time. This may degrade the performance of the system.

▶

Normal Mode :

This mode is appropriate for normal conditions.

Both system performance and battery use time are optimized.

▶

Maximum Performance Mode :

This mode is appropriate for

conditions that require maximum system performance. Therefore, the battery usage time may be reduced in

this mode.

▶

Custom Mode : In this mode, a user can configure a detailed configuration to

save the battery usagetime. You can adjust the LCD brightness, the system standby

time, the screen color quality, and the graphic mode values.

■

Decreasing the LCD Brightness

Decreasing the LCD brightness by pressing the <Fn>+< > key combination on the keyboard or adjusting the brightness in the Battery Manager program extends the batter y use time. Decreasing the LCD brightness by one level extends the battery use time by 3~5% (10~20 minutes). (The battery use time is determined by the corresponding model.)

Select the Power Mode.

Power Saving Effects

You can only change the detailed configuration in

Custom Mode.

Samsung NP-M50 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Contents

Introducing The Computer

Front View

Right View

Left View

Rear View

Bottom View

Turning the Computer On and Off

Turning On

Turning Off

Creating and Changing User Accounts

Touchpad

Using the Keyboard

Adjusting LCD Brightness

Adjusting the Volume

Using the Remote Control

Proper Seating Posture During Computer Use

Windows XP Basics

Windows XP Tour

Understanding the Desktop

Understanding the Start Menu

Understanding a Window

Help and Support Center

Document Operations

Using the Multi Card Slot

Using the PCMCIA Card Slot

Using EasyBox

Learn about EasyBox

Using EasyBox

Using Samsung Theme

Using Samsung Update Plus

Using AVStation premium

Using AVStation premium

MUSIC

PHOTO

MOVIE

Movie Editor (Editing a Movie)

Registering a File

Using Play Mode

Using AVStation now

Using AVStation now

Using AVStation now

Using Samsung Command Center

Connecting to the Internet

Connecting to the Internet Using a Modem

Configuring the Network Environment Settings for Wired LAN Connections

Using Both DHCP and Static IP Simultaneously

Connecting to an Access Point (AP)

Wireless Network Setup Using the Wireless LAN SetupProgram

Using Samsung Network Manager

Using Network Services

Sharing files or folders

Sharing Printers

Using Bluetooth Devices (Optional)

Managing Power

Specifying Power Save Time

Using the Power button

Using the Battery

Ejecting and Attaching Battery

Monitoring the Battery Charge

Extending the battery use time