Samsung P28 User Manual
Getting Started
This chapter provides
basic information
for using this computer.
System overview and
methods for general
use are provided.
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Introducing The Computer
Front View
Status Indicators
Status Indicators
LCD Panel
Keyboard
LCD Latch
Speaker (L)
Power Button
Speaker (R)
Touchpad
Touchpad Button
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Right View
Left View
CD Drive
(Optional, refer to P. 3-2.)
Battery
LAN Port USB Port (2.0) Microphone Jack
PCMCIA Card Slot
Modem Port TV-Out Port
(S-VHS)
Headphone
Jack
Hard Disk
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Rear View
Bottom View
Safety Lock Port USB Port (2.0)
Monitor connector
Power Jack Ventilator
CPU Bay
Memory Bay
Ventilator
Battery Cover Latch
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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.
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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.
Place the touchpad pointer on
the title bar of the window.
This button is held down
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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
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)
Function Keys
<Fn> Key
<Fn> Key
Numeric Keypad
Cursor / Screen Control Keys
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Wireless
LAN
On/Off
Touchpad
Low noise
Num Lock
Scroll Lock
Volume Up
Volume
Down
Brightness
Up
Brightness
Down
Application
Key
Screen
Control Key
Turns the wireless LAN service on and of f for appropriate models.
Turns the touchpad features on and off.
The system operates at a lower noise level and the power LED
turns on.
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
Using Wireless LAN Button(For wireless LAN
installed models)
Loading or unloading wireless LAN driver
takes about 5 seconds. Therefore, if you turn
wireless LAN on/off using the wireless LAN
button, the button does not work for 5 seconds.
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In low-noise mode, the operational speed of
a program will be slowed down because the
CPU operating at half speed, and the system
may overheat if used continuously in this
mode because the fan is rotating only at low
speed.
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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.
Touchpad Turns the light on if the touchpad is locked.
Wireless LAN The light turns on when the wireless LAN service is acti-
vated.
Battery Turns green - when the battery 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.
In low noise mode
Status Indicators (LED : Light Emitting Diode)
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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.
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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.
Adjusting the Volume
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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.
Introducing Windows
This chapter provides basic
information on using
the computer’s main
operating system
Windows.
Chapter 2
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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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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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Displays the contents of the hard disk, the CD-ROM
My Computer drive, the network drive, and floppy disks. It can
also be used to search and open files and folders.
Control Panel
Enables users to configure settings on the
computer.
Help and Support
Provides on-line help, information on Windows
and troubleshooting.
Search
Enables users to search for information in files
or the Internet.
Run Runs programs or documents.
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.
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.
Using The Computer
This chapter investigates various
different functions of the computer
and provides information
on using the related application
programs for them.
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Using the CD-ROM Drive
This computer has one of the following CD drives.
- CD-ROM Drive Reads a CD.
- DVD-ROM Drive Reads a CD/DVD.
- CD-RW/DVD-ROM Read a CD/DVD, and writes data onto a CD.
Combo Drive
- DVD Dual Drive Read CD/DVD, and writes data to CD/DVD. Supports
DVD-R, DVD+RW, and DVD-RW only for the DVD
recording format.
To Run a CD
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.
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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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
The Windows Media Player enables the user to configure and play video and audio
files from the computer or the Internet.
Click Start > Windows Media Player.
Or click Start > All Programs > Accessories > Entertainment > Windows
Media Player.
Features
Playlist pane
Playback Controls area
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If you maximize or restore down the window while playing a media such as an
audio CD on Media Player, the screen may not displayed properly for a
moment.
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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
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.
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.
CD-ROM drive window
2. Click Write Files to CD
1. Drag and drop folders or files to copy
My Computer window
An additional CD writing program is supplied in an additional CD.
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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 message ‘completed’ will appear and the
CD-ROM drive will open automatically.
For more information on copying CDs
Click Start > Help and Support. Enter [CD copy] in the search field, and click the
Search button.
To create an audio CD
Run the Windows Media Player, click the Help menu, and select [Using Windows
Media Player > Using CDs > Creating your own CDs > To create your own CD].
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Working with PCMCIA Cards
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.
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.
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Eject Button
To remove PCMCIA card
a. Double-click Safely Removes 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
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Using Samsung Smart Screen
Use Samsung Smart Screen program to arrange desktop icons as
desired and manage them effectively.
1. Click Start > All Programs > Samsung Smart Screen > Samsung
Smart Screen.
2. Samsung Smart Screen appears. When you run the program for the first time,
water drop image is displayed.
3. To move an icon, click a water drop to open it, then drag an icon to another water
drop.
Click a water drop to
open and close the
group.
When you launch Samsung Smart Screen for the first time, a dialog box asking
whether to register the program as a start program or not appears. If you select
OK, the program is automatically launched when you start your computer.
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To return to Windows desktop
Right-click on Samsung Smart Screen and click Windows desktop. Windows desktop is displayed.
To return to Samsung Smart Screen, double-click ( ) icon on the taskbar.
To change background or skin
Right-click on Samsung Smart Screen and select desired item.
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