Samsung Q30 User Manual

Manual

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

Q30 plus

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

Proper Seating Posture During Computer Use ...........................................1-14

2. Introducing Windows

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

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

Contents

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.

3. Using The Computer

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

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

Using Memory Card Slot ...........................................................................3-9

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

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

Using Samsung Smart Screen ..................................................................3-14

Using Samsung Theme ............................................................................3-15

Samsung Update Plus..............................................................................3-16

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 Services...........................................................................4-20

Using Bluetooth Devices...........................................................................4-26

5. System Management

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

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

Using the Security Lock..............................................................................5-8

Traveling with the Computer.......................................................................5-9

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 ...............................................................................6-10

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

Copyright.................................................................................................A-5

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

Chapter 1

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Introducing The Computer

Front View

LCD Panel

Keyboard

(P. 1-9)

Status Lights

(LED, P. 1-11)

Touchpad

Button

Touchpad

(P. 1-7)

Memory Card Slot

(P. 3-9)

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Right View

Left View

USB 2.0 Port Network(LAN) Port (P. 4-4)

Power Button
(P. 1-5)

Modem port

(P. 4-3)

CF Card Slot

(P. 3-11)

DC-In Port

USB 2.0 Port

1394 Port (6Pin)

Microphone Jack

Headphone / S/PDIF Jack(Optical)

(P. 3-7)

Moniter Port

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Rear View

Bottom View

Battery

(P. 5-4)

Security Lock Port

(P. 5-8)

Speaker

Battery Latches

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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 O ff from the [Turn Off Computer] window.

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If the system is 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.

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Since opening the LCD panel by hand might cause damage to the panel, please
use both hands when opening the panel.

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.

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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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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.

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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.

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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.

Touchpad buttons

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

Touchpad

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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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Using other objects other than a finger for touchpad use will result in touchpad
malfunction and damage. Only use bare fingers.

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

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

when pressed in combination with other keys.

Function Keys

<Fn> Key

Numeric Keypad

Screen Brightness and Volume
Adjustment / Direction 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.
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.

Function

REST

Gauge
LCD/CRT

Backlit
Mute
SRS

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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When using the SRS function, noise may occur
depending on the audio source.

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Windows key

Display start menu.

Application Key

Provides the right button function of the touchpad.

Page Up / Page Down, Direction Keys

Moves to the previous or next page, or moves the location of the cursor on the
screen.

Key

Function

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

Turns the touchpad function on and off.
Puts the computer into suspended mode. To use the computer again,

press the power button.
Scrolls the screen up and down while the cursor position

does not change in some applications.
In DOS mode, pauses the scroll of the screen or exits a

running program.
Moves to the beginning of the sentence.
Moves to the end of the sentence.
Increases the audio volume.
Decreases the audio volume.

Turns the LCD screen brighter.

Turns the LCD screen dimmer.

Function

Wireless
LAN

Touchpad
Num Lock

Scroll Lock

Pause/Break

Home
End
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 is in operation.

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

Green - 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 blue - 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

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 < >+< > or < >+< > 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 2

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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

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To adjust using keyboard

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

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Using the Volume Control Program

On the taskbar, click the Vol ume ( ) 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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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

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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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

Search

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

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 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.

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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 Drive (optional)

This computer is supplied with an IEEE 1394 external-type CD-RW/DVD-ROM
Combo or DVD Super Multi drive.

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Connecting a CD drive

Connect the CD drive to the IEEE 1394 port.

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To Run a CD

1. Push the eject button on 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.

IEEE 1394 Port

Emergency Eject HoleStatus Indicator

Eject Button

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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 soeaker system to your computer

1. Connect the S/PDIF jack(Optical) on the left-hand side of the system and
the 5.1 channel amplifier.

2. Connect speakers to the amplifier. (Refer to speaker system’s manual.)

Digital amp

Surround L speaker

Computer

Center speaker

TV

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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To connect the computer with a TV, refer to 'Using External Display Devices'
(P. 6-8)

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Step 2. Configure digital sound output on the computer

1. Click Start > Control Panel > Sounds, Speech and Audio
Devices > Sounds and Audio Devices.

2. In the Device volume field on the Volume tab, click Advanced.

3. In the [Master Volume] dialog, click Option > Advanced Controls.
Then Advanced button is displayed on the bottom of the dialog.

4. Click Advanced, select “1 PCM SPDIF”, then click Close.

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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 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 Memory Card Slot

Using the memory card slots, you can use memory cards (Memory Stick, Memory
Stick Pro, SD Card and MMC are supported). You can use a memory card as a
removable disk and use it to transfer data between the computer and a digital
device such as a digital camera.

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To insert and use a memory card

1. Insert the memory card into the memory 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 storig data only. Copyright protection function is
not supported.

Memory Stick Memory Stick Pro

SD Cord MMC

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Before using the memory card slot,
remove the slot protector.
Press the end of the slot protector
softly to pop it outward, then remove it.

( ex :

Memory Stick

)

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Memory Stick

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3. You can write data to the memory card. If the memory card is not
formatted 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 CF Card Slot

You can insert a CF card, used in multimedia devices such as digital cameras, into
the CF card slot and exchange data between the CF card and the computer.

1. Insert a CF card into the CF card slot at the side of the system.

2. If you insert a CF card, the Removable Disk window appears and you can use
the CF card.

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To remove a CF card

Close the Removable Disk window and pull the CF card, holding the lower side of the
card.
Since using your nails to pull the card may cause injury to your nails, please use your
fingers to pull the card.

CF Card Slot

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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.)

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

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

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

change the boot sequence.

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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.

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

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

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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

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

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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 Smart Screen

Use Samsung Smart Screen program to arrange desktop icons as
desired and manage them effectively.

1. Click Start > All Programs > Samsung > 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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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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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 440x 10/100
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. '4-18. To share an Internet connection')

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 Start > Control Panel > Performance

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 turn on the wireless LAN function by
using the Wireless LAN On/Off Button. (See P. 1-9)

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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. '4-18. To share an Internet connection')

You can connect by completing the following steps:

▶

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

▶

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

■ 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.

■ 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.

■

Step 2. Using the wireless LAN configuration
program (PROSet)

Double-click the wireless LAN program ( ) icon on the taskbar.
(Or, click Start > 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 secu-
rity 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

Use Samsung Network Manager to configure network setting.

Using the program, you can do the following.

You can save network settings (including IP address) according to network places
such as office and home. When you change places, simply select a network place
and the network settings will be automatically changed accordingly.

You can easily find out your current IP.

■

To configure network setting

1. Connect LAN cable to the computer’s LAN port.

2. Double-click Samsung Network Manager icon on the desktop.
Or click Start > All Programs > Samsung Network Manager >

Samsung Network Manager.

3. When you are using DHCP, available IP’s are displayed in the status dialog box.
Click Change.

4. Click Add, click Choose Icon and select an icon. Enter a place name in New
Name field and click Ok.

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5. New place icon is displayed and full dialog box appears. Check your IP and
click Close. Network setting is saved.

■

To change network places

You can change network places as below.

1. Connect LAN cable to the computer’s LAN port, and double-click Samsung
Network Manager icon on the desktop.

2. Click Change, select a place icon then click Change.

3. On “Do you want to change the location setting?” dialog box, click Ok.

4. When the network place is changed, corresponding place icon is displayed in
color and full dialog box appears. In the right area of full dialog box, network
setting is displayed.

5. Click Close to close the dialog box.

To configure network setting of some place other than current place, click the
place icon and configure each network device. If you are using DHCP, select
‘DHCP’ check box and click Save.

If you are using a static IP, clear ‘DHCP’ check box, enter appropriate network set­ting and click Save.

Ask ISP or network administrator for IP address.

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If you used static IP in previous place, previous static IP is displayed in the status
dialog box.

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■

To share an Internet connection,

Using Internet Connect Share, you can use the Internet by connecting to a computer
connected to the Internet, even if your computer does not have a direct Internet con­nection.

You can setup the server, which is a computer directly connected to the Internet and
which provides the Internet Connection Share service, and the client, which is a com­puter that will use the Internet Connection Share service.

To configure the server,

1. Connect the network (LAN) cable and double-click the Samsung Network

Manager icon on the Desktop.

2. Click Click here to setup Internet Connection Share.

3. The computers are represented by an icon. Click the server

computer.

Select the location of your computer. Move the mouse point over a computer
icon to view a brief description for that computer.

4. In the server, select a device that is directly connected to the Internet.

If you select Use Firewall, you can use the Windows Firewall.
If you are using an external modem, select the network card connected to the

external modem.

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5. The network types connecting to the server and client will be
displayed. Select a network type and then click OK.

6. Your configuration is displayed such as the Internet Connection, Use Firewall,
Home Network Connection, etc. Confirm your configuration and click OK to
begin the Internet Connection Share setup.

7. Configure the connection between the server and the client.
If it is a wireless connection, the wireless network connection
properties window and the wireless network setup procedure instruction win­dow appear.
Setup your wireless network according to the messages of the wireless network
setup procedure instruction window.

8. The current location is represented as a server. The server configuration is
complete.

To configure the client,

1. Connect the network (LAN) cable and double-click the Samsung Network
Manager icon on the Desktop.

2. Click Click here to setup Internet Connection Share.

3. The computers are represented by icons. Click the client computer.

4. Select a network to connect to the server and click OK.
If it is a wireless connection, the wireless network connection

properties and the wireless network setup procedure instruction windows will
appear.

Setup your wireless network according to the messages of the wireless network
setup procedure instruction window.

5. The current location is represented as the client. The client configuration is
complete.

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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:

Step 1. Configuring the sharing of files and folders on a computer.
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 4-4, 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.
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.

■

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 comput-
er’, 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 Yes 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.

▶

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.

▶

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.

▶

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.

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Precautions

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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.

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System Management

This chapter provides

information on efficient

computer management.

Chapter 5

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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 Turning 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. BatteryMgr-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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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. First, slide the right battery latch in the direction of open ( ), slide the left
battery latch in the direction of open ( ) and remove the battery.

4. To install the battery again, insert the battery into the battery compartment of the
system and slide the right battery latch in the direction of closed( ) to fix the
battery.

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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 battery charge status by completing the following procedures.

■

Using the shortcut key to view

Press the < > + < > 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 battery 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 alarm when the remaining battery 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 battery
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.

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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.

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Decreasing the LCD Brightness

Decreasing the LCD brightness by pressing the < >+< > key combina­tion on the keyboard or adjusting the brightness in the Battery Manager pro­gram extends the battery use time. (P. 1-12)
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.

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Turning Off Unnecessary DevicesTurning off

Turning off unnecessary devices extends the battery use time.
Select the Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance >
System > Hardware tab and click Device Manager. Right-click a device
you are not using, and select 'Disable' (e.g. Wireless LAN, IEEE 1394, etc.)

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Use Battery Calibration

If you charge/discharge the battery repeatedly for only a short time, the battery
use time may be reduced by the difference between the actual battery charge
and the remaining charge display. In this case, the actual battery charge and
the remaining charge display will be same by discharging the battery completely
using the Battery Calibration function, and then recharging it again.

1. Turn off the computer and disconnect the AC power.

2. Turn on the computer and press <F2> to enter into System Setup.

3. Select Smart Battery Calibration in the Boot Menu,
and press <Enter> to start.
The Battery Calibration function is activated and the battery is discharged
forcibly. This operation requires 3~5 hours depending on the battery capacity
and the remaining battery charge.

4. When the calibration process is complete and the battery is completely
discharged, connect the AC power adaptor to fully recharge the battery.

Power Saving Effect

This shows the relative battery use time for each power mode. The more
effective the power saving, the longer the graph will appear.

When Running a Game or Multimedia Application

A game or multimedia application may not work smoothly in Maximum
Battery Saving Mode.Using this is recommended when the AC adapter is
connected or in Normal or higher modes.

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Select system boot
options

Boot Device Priority

NumLock [Off]
Enable Keypad [By NumLock]
Summary screen [Disabled]
Boor-time Diagnostic Screen [Disabled]
PXE OPROM [Only with F12]

Brightness Mode Control [Auto]
Wireless device control [Always On]

Smart Battery Calibration

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Using the Security Lock

The security lock is a device used to physically ‘fix’ the system when using it in a
public place. The locking device needs to be purchased separately. The shape and
methods of use may differ depending on the manufacturer. Please refer to the manual
provided with the security lock for proper use.

Fix the Kensington lock cable to a fixed object (

①

) and connect the cable to the

Anti-theft port at the rear of the system (

②

).

①

②

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Traveling with the Computer

- When traveling, keep the system and the AC adapter disconnected. Otherwise,
it may affect the functions of the system.

- Make sure that the system is not pressed by a book or heavy objects. The LCD
may get damaged.

- When traveling by plane, use a bag designed for notebook PCs and hand-carry
the computer.

- Allow the computer and disks to pass through security X-rays but do not pass the
computer and disks through metal detectors.

- Do not use the computer during take off and landing.

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Customizing your

computer

This chapter provides information

how to use the system setup,

customizinig screen settings.

Chapter 6

Chapter 6

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Using System Setup

System Setup is a utility that enables the computer environment to be
changed to suit the user. System Setup is used when changing the system
password, booting priority, or when adding new devices.
Please use extra care when configuring System Setup, as it may cause
serious system error.

To enter System Setup

1. Turn on the computer.

2. When the booting screen appears, press <F2>.

3. The initial System Setup screen will appear in a moment.

Setup Menu

Help

Displays help information on
the current selected item.

Navigation Keys

Use these navigation keys to
view and change the System
Setup settings.

Sub-Menu

Press<enter> to display sub-menu.

Setup Item

<Tab>, <Shift-Tab>, or
<Enter> selects field.

System Time [10:21:53]
System Date [07/10/2005]

Primary Master [40001MB]

Cpu Type Intel (R) Pentium(R) M
Cpu Speed XXXX MHz
Total Memory XXX MB
Slot1 Memory XXX MB
Slot2 Memory Not Installed

BIOS Version XXXXXXXX
Micom Version XXXXXXXX

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System Setup Menus

Menu Items Description

Main Configures the basic system environment
Advanced Configures OS and major chipset options of the system
Security Configures system security options
Boot Configures booting options
Exit Exits System Setup

System Setup Navigation Keys

Displays the
Help window.

Exits the current
sub menu or
opens the Exit
menu.

Moves between
menus.

Selects a field
or opens a sub
menu.

Saves changes
and exits
System Setup.

Moves up and
down between
fields.

Changes the
value of the
current field.

Restores
default values.

For more information on System Setup menus or options, please refer to Help on the
right side of the screen.

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Contents of System Setup may be changed due to functional improvement or
other reasons.

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Manual

Configuring the Password

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Setting the Supervisor Password

By configuring a supervisor password, you can restrict system access to autho­rized users only.

1. Select the Security menu in the System Setup. (To enter into System Setup, see
Page 6-2.)

2. On the ‘Set Supervisor Password’ item, press <Enter>.

3. Enter a password, press <Enter>, re-enter the password for confirmation, and
press <Enter> again.

4. When a message confirming the password configuration appears in the [Setup
Notice] window, press <Enter>.

Supervisor Password
controls access to the
setup utility.

Supervisor Password Clear

User Password Clear

Set Supervisor Password [Enter]

Set User Password [Enter]

Password on boot [Disabled]

Fixed disk boot sector [Normal]

Do not lose or forget your password. If you have forgotten your password,
contact the Samsung service center.

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Setting the User Password

You can configure user passwords so that other users can use the system.

On the ‘Set User Password’ item, press <Enter>, and complete step 3-4 of
Configuring the Supervisor Password.

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Activating the Booting Password

Set the ‘Password on boot’ option to [Enabled].
From now on, you must enter the password to boot the system.

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Deactivating the Password

1. On the password to delete, press <Enter>. (e.g. supervisor password)

2. Enter the current configured password, and press <Enter>.

3. Leave the ‘New Password’ and ‘Confirm New Password’ field empty, and press
<Enter> to deactivate the password.

Before configuring a user password, a supervisor password must have been con­figured.
Users can start the system with their user password, but cannot enter into the
System Setup.
Deactivating the supervisor password also deactivates the user password.

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Before activating the booting password, the supervisor password must have been
configured.

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Changing Booting Priority

You can select the booting priority among the devices such as the hard
drive, CD-ROM drive, etc. The following example describes how to con­figure the hard drive as the first booting device when the CD-ROM drive
is configured as the first booting device by default.

1. Select the Boot Menu in System Setup.

2. Press <Enter> on Boot Device Priority item.

3. Use the <↓> key to move to the Hard Drive item, and press <F6> key until it
is at the very top.

4. Press <F10> to save the changed configuration, and exit System Setup.
Now you can boot the system with the hard disk drive as the first booting device.

Boot Options

CD-ROM/DVD
Removable Devices

+ Hard Drive

Select system boot
options

Boot Device Priority

NumLock [Off]
Enable Keypad [By NumLock]
Summary screen [Disabled]
Boor-time Diagnostic Screen [Disabled]
PXE OPROM [Only with F12]

Brightness Mode Control [Auto]
Wireless device control [Always On]

Smart Battery Calibration

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Configuring Resolution and Color Depth

Screen resolution is the number of pixels displayed on the screen. High
resolution makes the overall screen area large, although individual items
appear small. Color quality is determined by the number of bits used to
represent a pixel on the screen. High color quality displays more number
of colors on your screen.

1. Select Start > Control Panel > Appearance and Themes > Change
the screen resolution.

2. Make changes on the Settings tab of the [Display Properties] dialog.

3. When you have completed configuration, click Apply.

It is recommended setting the resolution to 1280x768, and the number of colors to
Highest (32bit).

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To change the number of colors displayed on a
monitor, select an appropriate color quality.

To change your screen resolution, move the slider
to select an appropriate resolution.

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Using External Display Devices

Using external display devices such as monitor or projector, you can view the screen images
alternatively or simultaneously. You can extend the screen into two display devices to use larger
workspace.

Using external display devices would be especially useful when you are giving presentations or
watching a video file.

1. Connect the external display device (e.g. a monitor or a projector) to the corre­sponding port of the system.

2. Right-click on the desktop, and select

Graphics Properties

.

3. On the

Devices

tab, select your desired display device, and click OK. (The

displayed device list is determined by the currently connected devices.

You can connect the computer to a TV, which has a VGA port. Connect the Monitor port of
the computer and the VGA port of the TV using a monitor cable. (A monitor cable is not
supplied with the product, and can be additionally purchased.)

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Monitor

Displays on an external device such as monitor or a projector.

Notebook Displays on the notebook LCD only.

Twin/Intel(R) Dual

Displays the same screen on the notebook LCD, and an

Display Clone

external device such as monitor or projector.

Extended Desktop

Extends the screen into the notebook LCD and an external
device such as monitor or projector to use a 2 times larger
workerspace.

To switch display devices using shortcut key

You can switch display devices easily by pressing <Fn>+< > shortcut key.
Provided that the CRT monitor is connected, the display order will be LCD > CRT >

LCD+CRT whenever the <Fn>+< > key is pressed.
Provided that multiple external display devices are connected, the display order is

LCD>CRT>LCD+CRT>LCD whenever the <Fn>+< > keys are pressed.

You cannot use the <Fn>+< > shortcut key in the full screen mode DOS
prompt or extended desktop.

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To change display devices easily

Right-click on the desktop, and select Graphics Options > Output To to
change the current display device easily.

To change the screen resolution and color quality

If the screen does not appear clearly, please try to change the screen resolution
and color quality. In the figure of step 3, select a Display Settings, and adjust
Color Quality, Screen Resolution, Refresh Rate of right screen.

When using an LCD and a wide monitor, the LCD and monitor screen sizes may
differ. To make them the same size, select

Twin/Intel(R) Dual Display Clone .

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Checking for Viruses

The Norton AntiVirus software is provided as the virus inspection
program.

1. Select Start > All Programs > Norton AntiVirus >
Norton AntiVirus 2005.

2. Click Scan Virus, select drive to inspect, and click Scan.

3. If a virus is detected, select Automatic in Norton AntiVirus, and click Next to
delete the virus.

When you first run Norton AntiVirus, the Norton AntiVirus Configuration window
pops up. If you complete the configuration and your computer connect to network, you
can download and install the latest updates via the network. When the live update is
done, virus scanning starts automatically. To stop scanning, click on Stop.

If you didn’t configure the Norton AntiVirus program, a security alert icon ( )
appears in the notification area on the right of the task bar. This indicates
that the current security state of your computer is not secure. Configure the virus-scan­ning program to make the security alert icon disappear.

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Vaccines for the latest viruses
can be downloaded by
connecting to Symantec’s
homepage.

Recovering the

Computer

This chapter provides recovery

procedures using

the System Recovery CD

when the computer is not

operating properly.

Chapter 7

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Restoring the System

The System Restore function allows you to restore your computer to an earli­er copy (called restore point), and restores the settings if a problem occurs.

The System Restore function is provided by Windows XP to enable the reso­lution of various problems without reinstalling Windows XP completely.

You can use System Restore in the following cases.

·

The system files are deleted or damaged by mistake.

·

The system is unstable or a problem occurs in a device driver.

·

A problem occurs after changing system files such as the registry.

·

A problem occurs after installing a new program.

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Creating a Restore Point

Restore points are created at predetermined times and at times of significant system
events such as when a program or a driver is installed. You can also decide when to
create your own restore points.

The procedures to create your own restore point are described below.

1. Click Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > System

Restore.

2. Select ‘Create a restore point’, and than click Next.

3. In the Restore point description box, type a name to identify the restore

point, and than click Create. A restore point has been created.

This description is only for models running Window XP.

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There has to be more than 200MB of free space on the hard disk drive. If the disk
space is insufficient, a saved restore point might be deleted.

You are recommended to create a restore point when you have purchased a new
computer and before installing new programs or device drivers. Before creating a
restore point, check that the computer is operating properly.

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Returning your computer to an earlier restore point

The procedures to return your computer to an earlier restore point when a problem
has occurred are described below.

1.

Start > All Programs > Accessories
> System Tools > System Restore.

2. Select ‘Restore my computer to an
earlier time’, and click Next.

3. Select the desired restore date (①) from
the calendar restoration and select the
desired restore point from the list (②),
and then click Next.

4. Confirm the selected restore point and click Next. System Restore shuts down
Windows, and starts the restoration processes.

5. After the restoration is complete, Windows restarts. In the [System Restore completed]

dialog box, click OK. Your computer has been restored to the selected restore point.

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Undoing the last restoration

The procedures to undo a restoration are described below.

1.

Click Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > System
Restore.

2. Select ‘Undo my last restoration’, and click Next.

3. Confirm the restoration information to undo, and click Next. System Restore
shuts down Windows and starts undoing the restoration.

4. After the undo restoration is complete, Windows restarts. On the [Undo the last

restoration completed] dialog box, click OK. Your computer has been restored to
the point prior to the last restoration.

②

①

The date of the restore point
is displayed in bold font.

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Since changes made after the
Recovery Point may not be
maintained, please back-up all
necessary files to another
location before performing
system recovery.

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Reinstalling Software

If you have reinstalled the Windows operating system, or the system and program do
not operate properly, you can re-install the driver and program using the System
Software Media.

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Running the system software media

Insert the system software media into the CD-ROM drive. The initial screen
appears automatically.

Standard Installation : This displays a list of drivers or programs that are not

currently installed on your computer from the system
software media provided.
All necessary components are installed using the
factory defaults.

Minimum Installation : This displays the components (driver, Windows

programs, etc) that, if not installed, may cause
problems with the system performance. You can
install only required components.

Custom Installation : You can customize the installation of drivers and

programs.

This computer is optimized for Microsoft Windows XP. Therefore, Windows drivers
other than the ones included in the system software media are not provided.

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Installing drivers and programs

1. Click Standard Installation in the main window of the System Software

Media. (Standard Installation is recommended)

2. The system is scanned to display the drivers and programs that need to be

installed.

3. Click OK. The drivers and programs are automatically installed as factory

defaults.

4. When done, restart the system.

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Re-Installing Windows

When Windows is not operating properly due to an error on the hard disk drive,
you can easily reinstall Windows using the Samsung Recovery Solution Media.

1. Insert the Samsung Recovery Solution media into the DVD-ROM drive and
restart your computer.

2. When the Press any key to boot from DVD. . . message appears, press
any key on the keyboard.
After a while, the Samsung Recovery Solution Start screen appears.

3. Read the instructions on the Start screen and click the Start button to install
Windows.

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Please backup your hard disk drive.

Samsung Recovery Solution formats your hard disk drive before installing
Windows. Therefore, please backup important data onto a separate storage
device before reinstallation.

When using a partitioned hard disk drive:

If there is insufficient free disk space for installing Windows (approximately
less than 5 GB), Windows cannot be installed.

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4. The Windows installation will be performed. Installation will take approximately
15~20 minutes depending on the performance of the computer.

4-1 Select the Windows version you have used and click the Start button.

4-2 The Confirmation window appears. Confirm the selected Windows version

and click the Yes button.

If the Select Windows version (language) screen appears instead
of the Windows installation screen:

The Select Windows version screen may appear if you have formatted your
hard disk drive. Select a Windows version according to the following
procedures.

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