Samsung NX-30 User Manual

Getting Started

This chapter provides

basic information

for using this computer.

System overview and

methods for general

use are provided.

Chapter 1

SAMSUNG X10+/X15+/X30

BA68-02535A31 041203

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Introducing The Computer

X10 Plus Model

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Front View

Power Button

Status Indicators (LED)

LCD Panel

Keyboard

Scroll Wheel/Fingerprint

Sensor(Optional)

LCD Latch

Memory Stick Slot

(Optional)

Status Indicators (LED)

Speaker (L)

Speaker (R)

Hot Keys

Touchpad Touchpad Button

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About fingerprint sensor

Fingerprint sensor is an option. Models with fingerprint sensor are provided without scroll wheels. For detailed instruction on using fingerprint sensor, refer to the separate fingerprint sensor manual.

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Right View

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Left View

CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combo or DVD-Multi Drive(Optional)

USB Port(2.0)Microphone Jack

Headphone Jack

Fan Vents

Modem Port

LAN Port

Monitor Port

USB Port(2.0) PCMCIA Card Slot

1394 Port (4Pin)

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Rear View

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Bottom View

TV Output Port (S-Video)

S/PDIF Port

Battery Latch

Fan Vents

Mini PCI Compartment HDD Compartment

Memory Compartment

DC-In Port Security Lock PortBattery

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The removal of the HDD is not allowed. To replace the HDD, please contact your service center. The Mini PCI compartment is used for the installation of the optional wireless LAN module.

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X15 Plus Model

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Front View

LCD Panel

Scroll Wheel

LCD Latch

Memory Stick Slot

Status Indicators

Speaker (L)

Speaker (R)

Touchpad Touchpad Button

Power Button

Status Indicators

Keyboard

Hot Keys

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Right View

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Left View

CD Drive (Optional, refer to P. 3-2.)

USB Port(2.0) S/PDIF Jack

Microphone Jack

Headphone Jack

Fan Vents

Modem Port

LAN Port

Monitor Port

USB Port (2.0) PCMCIA Card Slot

1394 Port (4Pin)

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Rear View

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Bottom View

TV Output Port

(S-Video)

DC-

In Port

Security Lock Port

Battery

Battery Latch

Fan Vents

Mini PCI Compartment HDD Compartment

Memory Compartment

The removal of the HDD is not allowed. To replace the HDD, please contact your service center.

The Mini PCI compartment is used for the installation of the optional wireless LAN module.

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X30 Model

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Front View

LCD Latch

LCD Panel

Speaker (L) Memory Stick Slot Scroll Wheel/

Fingerprint Sensor

(Optional)

Status Indicators

Touchpad Button

Power Button

Keyboard

Speakers

Hot Keys

Touchpad

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Right View

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Left View

CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combo or

DVD-Multi Drive(Optional)

USB Ports (2.0)

Headphone Jack

Microphone Jack

Modem Port

Fan Vent

LAN Port

Monitor Port USB Port (2.0)

PCMCIA Card Slot 1394 Port (4 Pin)

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Rear View

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Bottom View

Hard Disk Compartment Mini-PCI Compartment

Battery Latch

Memory Compartment

TV-Out Port

(S-Video)

S/PDIF Port DC Jack Battery

Security Lock Port

The removal of the HDD is not allowed. To replace the HDD, please contact your service center. Wireless LAN/Bluetooth module(optional) is installed in the mini PCI compartment. After doing so, when you turn the system on, the system examination program is executed automatically.

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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 Off from the [Turn Off Computer] window.

Power Button

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After doing so, when you turn the system on, the system examination program is executed automatically. After doing so, when you turn the system on, the system examination program is executed automatically.

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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.

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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.

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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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Touchpad

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

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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.

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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.

Touchpad Buttons

Two buttons below the touchpad provide identical functions to buttons of a mouse.

Scrool Wheel

Do Scroll Functions In

Windows

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Drag (Move / Select)

Click and hold the left touchpad button over the point you wish to drag, and drag your finger to the desired location while holding down the touchpad button.

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Scroll Function

You can move up and down a window using the scroll wheel.

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Using the Touchpad Scroll Function

You can use the scroll function in the touchpad. Place your finger on the right edge or bottom edge of the touchpad and move

up/down or right/left, then the screen move up/down or right/left.

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

This button is held down

If the scroll function does not appear to work, insert and run the system software CD, click ‘Install Driver’ in the Menu, select Touchpad Driver, and click Install.

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

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Use only fingers for the touchpad.

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Using the Keyboard

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Special Function Keys :

The <Fn> key activates special functions when pressed in combination with other keys.

Key Combinations

Key Name

Function

Rest

Gauge

LCD/CRT

Mute S/PDIF

Powers the computer down into suspended mode. To escape suspended mode, press power button.

Used to check the power supply and the battery charge.

1. Power Supply Status When operating on battery power

When operating on AC power

2. Remaining Battery Charge Level

Used to type the Euro currency symbol. Switches the display between the LCD and an external display

device when an external display device is connected. (P. 6-8) Turns the audio output on and off. Turns the S/PDIF function on and off.

Function Keys

<Fn> Key

Numeric Keypad

Cursor / Screen Control Keys

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Num Lock Scroll Lock

Volume Up Volume

Down Brightness

Up Brightness

Down

Application Key

Screen Control Key

Enables the numeric keypad. Scrolls the screen up and down while the cursor position

remains fixed in some applications. Increases the audio volume. Decreases the audio volume.

Turns the LCD screen brighter.

Turns the LCD screen dimmer.

Same function as the right button of the touchpad.

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

Key

Key Name

Function

Key Combinations

Key Name

Function

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■ Changing the Hot Key Settings

The following example shows how to change the setting of User 1 button

1. Double click the SENS Keyboard icon ( ) on the taskbar.

2. Click Browse in the User 1 item.

3. Select the desired program in [Open], and click Open. (Example, Windows Paint)

4. Click OK in [Key Settings] to save the changes.

Internet key : Runs Internet Explorer. E-mail key : Runs the Internet e-mail client program (Example: Outlook Express).

User 1 button

: Used to specify frequently used programs. To specify a program as

a frequently used program, follow these steps:

WLAN/Bluetooth or User 2 Button : Turns on and off the wireless

LAN/Bluetooth function for the models with wireless LAN/Bluetooth function. Launches a user defined program for the models without wireless LAN/Bluetooth function.

Hot Keys

Using Wireless LAN/Bluetooth Button

Loading or unloading wireless LAN/Bluetooth driver takes about 5 seconds. Therefore, if you turn wireless LAN/Bluetooth on/off using the wireless LAN/Bluetooth button, the button does not work for 5 seconds. (For wireless LAN/Bluetooth installed models)

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What is Bluetooth?

Bluetooth is a worldwide standard for the wireless exchange of data between two devices.

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In the models with wireless LAN/Bluetooth installed, the User 2 list is not displayed.

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Icon Name Functions

Num Lock Turns on when the numeric keypad is activated. Caps Lock This light is on when the user has set the option for

typing letters in upper case.

Scroll Lock This light is on when it is set to scroll the screen up and

down while the cursor position does not change in some applications.

HDD Blinks when the hard disk drive is operating.

Battery Turns green - when the batter y is fully charged, or when

the battery is not installed. Turns amber - when the battery is being charged. Blinks - when the battery is not properly installed

Power Turns on - when the computer is turned on.

Blinks - when the computer is in Standby mode.

Status Indicators (LED : Light Emitting Diode)

Location of status indicators may differ depending on the model.

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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 Level1

Adjusting the LCD Brightness

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

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.

(LCD brightness icon)

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

1. Turn on the system, and enter Setup.

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

3. Save the settings and exit Setup.

Saving the battery charge

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

Bad pixels on 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.

Adjusting the Volume

Using the Keyboard

Press <Fn>+< > or <Fn>+< > keys on the keyboard to adjust the audio volume.

Using the Volume Control Program

On the taskbar, click the Volume ( ) 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 box.

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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.

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.

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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 star t 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

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.

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Title Bar

Menu Bar

Quick Task Window

Folder Icon

Close Window Button Maximize Button

Minimize Button

Click Shared Files or the 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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Help and Support Center

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

Click Start > Help and Suppor t.

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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