Samsung NP-N310-KA07US, NP-N310-KA06US, NP-N310-KA04US, NP-N310-HAA2US User Manual

User Guide
SAMSUNG
Chapter 1.
Getting Started
Product Features 2
Before You Start 3
ontents 7
C
afety Precautions 8
roper Posture During Computer Use 24
mportant Safety Information 27
I
eplacement Parts and Accessories 30
R
egulatory Compliance Statements 33
R
EEE SYMBOL INFORMATION 48
W
verview 50
O
urning the Computer On and Off 55
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Product Features

PC in Hand
Improved portability through its compact size and
light-weight design
Slim, Polished Design
Small but Powerful PC
An Intel “Atom” Processor with Low Power
Consumption and Low Heat
Extended Use Time through the use of Power-
Efcient Parts
Versatile and Convenient Use
A Camera Module for Video Chatting or
Conferencing (Optional)
Wireless LAN and Bluetooth Function (Optional) Multi Card Slot Support (Optional)
Easy-to-Use Keyboard
Optional items may be changed or may not be provided depending on the computer model.
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Before You Start

Before reading the User Guide, rst check the following information.
User Guide Information
This product is supplied with an Installation Guide,
You can even more easily and conveniently use the computer by using any of the guides depending on your needs.
Installation Guide
This guide is provided so that you can c
onveniently refer to this guide when
using the computer for the rst time after
urchasing it.
p This document includes the computer
components and the connection procedures.
User Guide
and a User Guide.
Utilizing the User Guide
z Be sure to read the Safety
Precautions
computer.
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efer to the separately supplied
Installation Guide your computer.
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efer to the User Guide for the
procedures to use the computer.
v U
sing the Index of the User Guide,
you can easily nd any information you are looking for.
b U
sing the Glossary of the User
Guide, you can easily nd meanings
f
or technical terms.
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f a problem occurs, refer to the Q & A
included in the User Guide.
before using the
when installing
You are currently reading the User Guide.
To open the le at any time, double-click the icon on the Desktop. Alternatively,
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elect Start > All Programs > Samsung
> User Guide > User Guide. T
his document includes the computer functions, how to use the functions, and how to use the programs.
Optional items, some devices and
software referred to in the User Guide may not be provided and/or changed by upgrade.
ote that the computer
N environment referred in the User Guide may not be the same as your own environment.
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Images used in this User Guide may differ from actual product.
This guide describes procedures for using both the mouse and the touchpad.
The illustrations provided in this guide assume that your operating system is
Windows XP. These illustrations are subject to change. The User guide supplied with this computer may vary depending on your model.
Safety Precaution Notations
Icon Notation Description
Warning
Caution
Failing to follow instructions marked with this symbol, may
c
ause personal injury and or fatality.
Failing to follow instructions marked with this symbol, may
c
ause slight injury to yourself or damage your property.
Text Notations
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Before You Start
Caution
Note
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Content included in this section includes information required before using a function.
Content included in this section includes information required about the function.
Content included in this section includes helpful information to use the function.
This notation represents the page number you can refer to for information about related functions or as a reference.
Start > All Programs > Samsung > User Guide > User Guide
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his represents a menu path to run a program.
Click the Start button and then select All Programs > Samsung > User Guide > User Guide
in this order from the menu.
Copyright
© 2009 Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. owns the copyright of this manual. No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means,
electronic or mechanical, without the consent of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. The information in this document is subject to change without notice due to improving
the performance of the product.
Samsung Electronics shall not be liable for any data loss. Please take care to avoid losing any important data and backup your data to prevent any such data loss.
Precautions for Operating System Support
If a problem occurs because of the reinstallation of other operating systems(OS) or a previous version of a OS pre-installed on this computer, or a software that does not support the OS, the company will not provide technical support, a replacement or refund, and if our service engineer visits you due to this problem, a service charge will be applied.
Performance Restrictions
z Online games and some games(3D,2D) may not be supported and Full HD video
and some high bit rate HD video playback may be slow and stutter on this computer.
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here is one memory slot provided on this computer. It supports 2GB memory max. To upgrade to 2GB memory, replace the current memory with a 2GB memory module.
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About the Product Capacity Representation Standard
About HDD Capacity Representation
The capacity of the storage device (HDD, SSD) of the manufacturer is calculated assuming that 1KB=1,000 Bytes.
However, the operating system (Windows) calculates the storage device capacity assuming that 1KB=1,024 Bytes, and therefore the capacity representation of the HDD in Windows is smaller than the actual capacity due to the difference in capacity calculation.
E.g. For a 80GB HDD, Windows represents the capacity as 74.5GB,
( 80x1,000x1,000x1,000 byte/(1,024x1,024x1,024)byte = 74.505GB)
In addition, the capacity representation in Windows may be even smaller because some programs such as Recovery Solution may reside in a hidden area of the HDD.
About Memory Capacity Representation
he memory capacity reported in Windows is less than the actual capacity of memory.
T This is because BIOS or a video adapter uses a portion of memory or claims it for
further use. (E.g. For 1GB(=1,024MB) memory installed, Windows may report the capacity as
1,022MB or less)
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Contents

Chapter 1. Getting Started
Product Features 2 Before You Start 3 C
ontents 7
S
afety Precautions 8
P
roper Posture During Computer Use 24
I
mportant Safety Information 27
R
eplacement Parts and Accessories 30
R
egulatory Compliance Statements 33
W
EEE SYMBOL INFORMATION 48
O
verview 50
T
urning the Computer On and Off 55
Chapter 2. Using the Computer
Keyboard 58 Touchpad 61 External-type CD drive
(
To be purchased) 65 Multi Card Slot (Optional) 67 C
onnecting a monitor / TV 70
A
djusting the Volume 74
Using the Easy Network Manager (Optional) 99
Chapter 5. Using Applications
Introducing Programs 104 CyberLink YouCam (Optional) 108 S
amsung Update Plus (Optional) 110
M
cAfee SecurityCenter (Optional) 112
Using Samsung Magic Doctor (
Optional) 117
Reinstalling Software (Optional) 118
Chapter 6. Settings and Upgrade
LCD Brightness Control 121 BIOS Setup 123 Se
tting a Boot Password 127
C
hanging the Boot Priority 130
U
pgrading Memory 131
B
attery 133
U
sing the Security Lock Port 141
Chapter 7. Appendix
Chapter 3. Using Microsoft
Windows XP
About Microsoft Windows XP 78 Windows XP Screen Layout 80 C
ontrol Panel 84
Chapter 4. Using the Network
Wired Network 90 Wireless Network 93
Reinstalling Windows XP (Optional) 143 Using Samsung Recovery Solution
(
Optional) 148
Questions and Answers 157
P
roduct Specications 178
G
lossary 190
I
ndex 194
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Safety Precautions

For your security and to prevent damage, please read the following safety instructions
carefully. Since this is commonly applied to Samsung Computers, some gures may
d
iffer from actual product.
Warning
Failing to follow instructions marked with this symbol may cause personal injury and
even fatality.
Installation Related
Do not install the product in places exposed to humidity such as a bathrooms.
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here is a danger of
electric shock. Use
t
he product within the
operating conditions
specied in the
M
anufacturers User
Guide.
Keep the plastic bags out of the reach of children.
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here is a danger of
suffocation.
Keep a distance of 15cm or more between the computer and the wall and do not place any objects between them.
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his may increase the internal temperature of the computer and may cause an injury.
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Do not install the computer on a slant or a place prone to vibrations, or avoid using the computer in that location for a long time.
This increases the risk that
a
malfunction or damage
to the product will occur.
N/P Ver 1.5
Power Related
The power plug and
wall outlet gures may
differ depending on the
country specications
and the product model.
Avoid exposing any part of your body to the heat from the computer vent or AC adapter for a long time when the computer is on.
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xposing a part of your body close to the heat from the vent or AC adapter for long periods of time may cause a burn.
Avoid blocking the vent at the bottom or side of the computer when using it on a bed or cushion.
If the vent is blocked,
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here is a danger of damaging the computer or overheating the inside of the computer.
Do not touch the main plug or power cord with wet hands.
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here is a danger of
electric shock.
Do not exceed the standard capacity (voltage/current) of a multi-plug or power outlet extension when using it for the product.
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here is a danger of
electric shock or re
hazard.
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If the power cord or power outlet makes a noise, disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet and contact a service center.
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here is a danger of
electric shock or re
hazard.
Do not use a damaged or loose main plug or power cord or power outlet.
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here is a danger of
electric shock or re
hazard.
Plug the power cord
rmly into the power
outlet and AC adapter.
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ailing to do so may cause
re hazard.
Do not unplug the power cord out by pulling the cable only.
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f the cord is damaged, it
may cause electric shock.
Do not bend the power cord excessively or do not place a heavy object over the power cord. It is especially important to keep the power cord out of reach of infants and pets.
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f the cord is damaged, it
may cause electric shock or re.
AC Adapter Usage Precautions
If water or another substance enters the power input jack, AC adapter or the computer, disconnect the power cord and contact the service center.
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amage to the device
within the computer may
cause electric shock or re hazard.
Do not place heavy objects or step onto the power cord or AC adapter to avoid damaging the power cord or AC adapter.
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f the cord is damaged,
there is a danger of
electric shock or re.
Use only the AC adapter supplied with the product.
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sing another adapter
may cause the screen to
icker.
Connect the power cord
to the AC adapter rmly.
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therwise, there is a
danger of re due to an
i
ncomplete contact.
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Battery Usage Related
Authorized
Parts
Keep the battery out of the reach of infants and pets, as they could put the battery into their mouths.
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here is a danger of
electric shock or choking.
Use an authorized battery and AC adapter only.
lease use an authorized
P battery and adapter approved by Samsung Electronics.
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nauthorized batteries and adapters may not meet the proper safety requirements and may cause problems or malfunctions and result in
an explosion or re.
Do not use the computer in a badly ventilated location such as on bedding, on a pillow or cushion, etc, and do not use it in a location such as room with
oor heating as it may
cause the computer to overheat.
Take care that the
c
omputer vents (on the
side or the bottom) are not
blocked especially in these
e
nvironments. If the vents
are blocked, the computer
m
ay overheat and it may cause a computer problem, or even an explosion.
Power Off
Do not use the computer in a humid location such as a bathroom or sauna.
Pl
ease use the computer within the recommended temperature and humidity range (10~35ºC, 20~80% RH).
Do not close the LCD panel and put the computer into your bag to move it when it is still turned on.
If
you put the computer into your bag without turning it off, the computer may overheat and there is
a danger of re. Shut the
computer down properly before moving it.
Never heat the battery or put the battery into
a re. Do not put or
use the battery in a hot location such as a sauna, inside a vehicle exposed to the heat, and so on.
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ere is a danger of an
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explosion or re.
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Take care not to allow metal objects such as a key or clip to touch the battery terminal (metal parts).
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f a metal object touches the battery terminals, it may cause excessive
current ow and it may
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amage the battery, or
result in a re.
If liquid leaks out of the battery or there is a funny smell coming from the battery, remove the battery from the computer and contact a service center.
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here is a danger of an
explosion or re.
To use the computer safely, replace a dead battery with a new, authorized battery.
Please charge the
battery fully before using the computer
for the rst time.
Usage Related
Disconnect all cables connected to the computer before cleaning it. If you are cleaning a notebook computer, remove the battery.
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here is a danger of
electric shock or damage
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o the product.
Do not connect a phone line connected to a digital phone to the modem.
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here is a danger of a
electric shock, re or
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amage to the product.
Do not place any
container lled with
water or chemicals over or near the computer.
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f water or chemicals
enter the computer, this
may cause re or electric shock.
If the computer is broken or dropped, disconnect the power cord and contact a service center for a safety check.
Using a broken computer may cause electric shock or re hazard.
Avoid direct sunlight when the computer is in an air-tight location such as inside a vehicle.
There is a danger of a re
h
azard. The computer may overheat and also present opportunity to thieves.
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Upgrade Related
Never disassemble the power supply or AC adapter.
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here is a danger of
electric shock.
When removing the RTC (Real Time Clock) battery, keep it out of the reach of children as they could touch and/or swallow it.
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here is a danger of
choking. If a child has
s
wallowed it, contact a
doctor immediately.
Use only authorized parts (multi-plug, battery and memory) and never disassemble parts.
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here is a danger of
damaging the product,
electric shock or re
hazard.
Shut down the computer and disconnect all cables before disassembling the computer. If there is a modem, disconnect the phone line. If you are disassembling a notebook computer, make sure to remove the battery.
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ailing to do so, may
cause electric shock.
Custody and Movement Related
Follow the instructions for the relevant location (e.g. airplane, hospital, etc.) when using a wireless communication device (wireless LAN, Bluetooth, etc.).
When carrying the notebook computer with other items, such as the adapter, mouse, books etc, take care not to press anything against the notebook computer.
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f a heavy object is
pressed against the
notebook computer, a
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hite spot or stain may
appear on the LCD.
Therefore, take care not
t
o apply any pressure to
the notebook.
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n this case, place the
notebook computer in a
s
eparate compartment away from the other objects.
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Caution
Failing to follow instructions marked with this symbol may cause slight injury or damage
to the product.
Installation Related
Do not block the ports (holes), vents, etc. of the product and do not insert objects.
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amage to a component
within the computer may
cause electric shock or re.
When using the computer with it lying on its side, place it so that the vents face upwards.
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ailing to do so, may cause the internal temperature of the computer to rise and the computer to malfunction or halt.
Do not place a heavy object over the product.
his may cause a problem
T with the computer. In addition, the object may fall and cause injury, or damage the computer.
Battery Usage Related
Dispose of worn-out batteries properly.
■ There is a danger of re or explosion.
■ The battery disposal
m
ethod may differ depending on your country and region. Dispose of the used battery in an appropriate way.
Do not throw or disassemble the battery and do not put it into water.
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his may cause an
injury, re or explosion.
Usage Related
Use only a battery authorized by Samsung Electronics.
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ailing to do so may
cause an explosion.
Avoid contact with metal objects such as car keys or clips when keeping or carrying a battery.
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ontact with a metal may cause excessive current and a high temperature and may damage the
battery or cause a re.
Charge the battery according to the instructions in the manual.
ailing to do so, may
F cause an explosion or
re from damage to the
product.
Do not heat the battery or expose it to heat (e.g. inside a vehicle during the summer).
T
here is a danger of
explosion or re.
Do not place a candle, light cigar, etc. over or on the product.
There is a danger of re.
Use a wall outlet or multi-plug with a grounding part.
F
ailing to do so may
cause an electric shock
hazard.
Make sure to have the product tested by a safety service engineer after repairing the product.
A
uthorized Samsung
Repair Centers will carry
out safety checks after a
r
epair. Using a repaired product without testing it for safety may cause an
electric shock or re.
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In case of lightning, immediately turn the system off, disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet and phone line from modem. Do not use a modem or phone.
T
here is a danger of
electric shock or re.
Do not use your computer and AC­Adapter on your lap or soft surfaces.
I
f the computer temperature increases, there is a danger of burning yourself.
Connect only permitted devices to the connectors or ports of the computer.
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ailing to do so, may
cause electric shock and re.
Close the LCD panel only after checking if the notebook computer is turned off.
T
he temperature may rise and it may cause overheating and deformation of the product.
Do not press the Eject Button while the Floppy Disk/CD-ROM drive is in operation.
ou might lose data and
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the disk might be suddenly
e
jected and could cause
an injury.
Take care not to drop the product while using it.
T
his may cause personal injury or loss of data.
Do not touch the antenna with electricity facility such as the power outlet.
T
here is a danger of
electric shock.
When handling computer parts, follow the instructions on the manual supplied with the parts.
F
ailing to do so, may cause damage to the product.
If the computer emits smoke, or there is a burning smell, disconnect the power plug from the wall outlet and contact a service center. If your computer is a notebook computer, make sure to remove the battery.
There is a danger of re.
Upgrade Related
Do not use a damaged
or modied CD/Floppy
Disk.
T
here is a danger of damaging the product or personal injury.
Do not insert your
ngers into the PC Card
Slot.
T
here is a danger of injury
or electric shock.
Use recommended computer cleansing solution when cleaning the product and only use the computer when it is completely dried.
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ailing to do so may cause
electric shock or re.
Emergency disk eject method using paperclip should not be used while the disk is in motion. Make sure to use the emergency disk eject method only when the Optical Disk Drive is stopped.
T
here is a danger of injury.
Do not place your face close to the Optical Disk Drive tray when it is operating.
T
here is a danger of injury
due to an abrupt ejection.
Check CDs for cracks and damage prior to use.
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t may damage the disc and cause disorder of device and injury of user.
Take care when touching the product or parts.
T
he device may be damaged or you may be injured.
Take care to handle internal components with care.
T
his may cause injury or damage to the product.
Make sure to close the computer cover before connecting the power after a reassembly.
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here is a danger of
electric shock if your
b
ody touches an internal part.
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23Cautions on Preventing Data Loss (Hard Disk Management)
Custody and Movement Related
Use parts authorized by Samsung Electronics only.
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ailing to do so, may
cause re or damage
t
he product.
Never disassemble or repair the product by yourself.
T
here is a danger of
electric shock or re.
To connect a device that is not manufactured or authorized by Samsung Electronics, enquire at your service center before connecting the device.
When moving the product, turn the power off and separate all
connected cables rst.
T
he product might be damaged or users may trip over the cables.
For long periods of not using the notebook computer, discharge the battery and preserve as it is detached.
T
he battery will be preserved at its best condition.
Do not operate or watch the computer while driving a vehicle.
T
here is a danger of a
trafc accident. Please
c
oncentrate on driving.
T
here is a danger of
damaging the product.
Take care not to damage the data on a hard disk drive.
A hard disk drive is sensitive to
external impact that an external impact may cause loss of data on the
surface of the disk.
Take extra care, because moving
the computer or an impact on the computer when it is turned on may
damage the data of the hard disk
drive.
The company is not liable for any loss
of any data caused by a customer’s careless usage or bad environmental conditions.
Causes that may damage the data of a hard disk drive and the hard disk drive itself.
The data may be lost when an
external impact is applied to the disk
hile disassembling or assembling the
w computer.
The data may be lost when the
computer is turned off or reset by a
power failure while the hard disk drive
i
s operating.
■ The data may be lost and
irrecoverable due to a computer virus infection.
The data may be lost if the power is
turned off while running a program.
■ Moving or causing an impact to the computer while the hard disk drive is operating, may cause les to be
c
orrupted or bad sectors on the hard
disk.
To prevent data loss due to damage to the hard disk drive, please backup your data frequently.

Proper Posture During Computer Use

Maintaining a proper posture during computer use is very important to prevent physical harm.
T
he following instructions are about maintaining a proper posture during computer use developed through human engineering. Please read and follow them carefully when using the computer.
Otherwise, the probability of (RSI: Repetitive Strain Injury) from repeated operations may increase and serious physical harm may be caused.
The instructions in this manual have been prepared so that they can be applied within the coverage of general users.
If the user is not included in the coverage, the recommendation is to be applied according to the user’s needs.
Proper Posture
Adjust the heights of desks and chairs appropriate to your height.
T
he heights are to be adjusted so that your arm forms a right angle when you
place your hand over the keyboard while
itting down on a chair.
s Adjust the height of chair so that your heel
is comfortably placed on the oor.
Keep the center of your leg weight not on the chair but on your feet when you are sitting on a chair.
o use the computer while talking over
T
the telephone, use a headset. Using the computer with the phone on your shoulder is bad for posture.
Keep frequently used items within a
comfortable work range (where you
c
an reach them with your hands).
Do not use the computer while you
are lying down, but only while you are sitting down.
Do not use the computer on your lap.
If the computer temperature increases, there is a danger of burning yourself.
ork while keeping your wrist straight.
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se a chair with a comfortable back.
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Eye Position
Hand Position
Keep the monitor or LCD away from your eyes by at least 50cm.
50cm
Adjust the height of the monitor and
the LCD screen so that its top height is equal to or lower than your eyes.
Avoid setting the monitor and LCD
excessively bright.
Keep the monitor and LCD screen clean.
If you wear glasses, clean them before using the computer.
When entering contents printed on a paper into the computer, use a static paper holder so that the height of the paper is almost equal to that of the monitor.
Keep your arm at a right angle as
shown by the gure.
Keep the line from your elbow to your
hand straight.
Do not place your palm over the
keyboard while typing.
Do not hold the mouse with excessive force.
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o not press the keyboard, touchpad or
mouse with excessive force.
It is recommended connecting an
external keyboard and mouse when
u
sing the computer for long periods of
time.
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Volume Control (Headphones and Speakers)
Check your volume rst to listen to
music.
Check your
volume!!
Check if the volume is too loud before
using headphones.
Use Time (Break Time)
Take a break for 10 minutes or more
after a 50-minute period when working
f
or more than one hour.
Illumination
Do not use the computer in dark
locations. The illumination level for computer use must be as bright so for
reading a book.
Indirect illumination is recommended.
Use a curtain to prevent reection on
t
he LCD screen.
It is not recommended using headphones for long periods of time.
Any deviation from the equalizer default setting could cause hearing impairment.
The default setting can be changed
through software and driver updates
without your intervention. Please check the equalizer default setting before rst
usage.
Operation Condition
Do not use the computer in hot and
humid locations.
Use the computer within the allowed temperature and humidity range
specied in the User Guide.
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Important Safety Information

Safety Instructions
Your system is designed and tested to meet the latest standards for safety of information technology equipment. However, to ensure safe use of this product, it is important that the safety
instructions marked on the product and in
t
he documentation are followed.
Always follow these instructions to help guard against personal injury and damage to your system.
Setting Up your System
Read and follow all instructions
marked on the product and in the
d
ocumentation before you operate your system. Retain all safety and operating instructions for future use.
Do not use this product near water or a heat source such as a radiator.
S
et up the system on a stable work
surface.
Ensure that the electrical outlet you are using to power your equipment is
easily accessible in case of re or short
circuit.
If your computer has a voltage selector
switch, make sure that the switch is in
t
he proper position for your area.
Openings in the computer case are
provided for ventilation. Do not block or cover these openings. Make sure
y
ou provide adequate space, at least 6
inches (15 cm), around the system for
ventilation when you set up your work area. Never insert objects of any kind
i
nto the computer ventilation openings.
Ensure that the fan vents on the bottom of the casing are clear at all times. Do not place the computer on a soft
surface, doing so will block the bottom
vents.
If you use an extension cord with this
system, make sure that the total power
r
ating on the products plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the extension cord power rating.
The product should be operated only with the type of power source indicated on the rating label.
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Care During Use
Do not walk on the power cord or allow anything to rest on it.
o not spill anything on the system. The best way to avoid spills is to not eat or drink
D
near your system.
Some products have a replaceable CMOS battery on the system board. There is a danger of explosion if the CMOS battery is replaced incorrectly. Replace the battery with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.
ispose of batteries according to the manufacturers instructions. If the CMOS battery
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requires replacement insure that a qualied technician performs the task.
hen the computer is turned off, a small amount of electrical current still ows
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through the computer.
To avoid electrical shock, always unplug all power cables, remove the battery and
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odem cables from the wall outlets before cleaning the system.
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nplug the system from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualied personnel if:
– The power cord or plug is damaged. – Liquid has been spilled into the system. – The system does not operate properly when the operating instructions are followed. – The system was dropped or the casing is damaged. – The system performance changes.
The Instruction On Safety Operation of the NotePC
z When installing and operating devices please refer to safety requirements in the
user guide.
x
Devices can be used only with the equipment specied in the technical specications of the devices.
c
If any smell of burning or smoke is detected from the computer the unit should be switched off and battery removed. The unit should be checked by a qualied
t
echnician before reuse.
v S b D
ervice and repair of devices should be carried out by authorized service centers.
o not allow your portable computer to operate with the base resting directly on
exposed skin for extended periods of time. The surface temperature of the base
w
ill rise during normal operation (particularly when AC Power is present). Allowing
sustained contact with exposed skin can cause discomfort or eventually a burn.
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