Samsung ST10R Users Manual

Multi Media Functions/Equipment

Media Player

You can play video and audio CD files with the Windows Media Player, as well as watching TV, video and listening to the radio through internet. The on-board audio hardware and software of your computer enable the computer to play audio/video compact discs. The instructions to play a video CD-ROM are the same as the instructions for the audio CD below. If you wish to do so, you can attach external speakers to the Headphone jack.

Playing a Audio/Multimedia CD

To play an CD follow the instructions below:

1.Insert a compact disc into your CD-ROM drive.

2.Press the button on the CD-ROM drive to open the CD-ROM device.

3.Insert a CD, label side up.

4.Carefully push the tray in to close the drive tray. The Windows Media Player button appears on the taskbar if not already there, and the music begins to play. If the disk does not play click Start > Programs > Accessories > Entertainment > Windows Media Player.

CD LED On:

A LED on the drive tray is on when the computer is reading from a CD. Do not remove a disc when this LED is on.

Removing the Audio/Multimedia CD

To remove the CD follow the instructions below:

1.Click Start > Programs > Accessories > Entertainment > Windows Media Player to open the Windows Media Player window, if not already open.

2.Click Stop in the Windows Media Player window or simply close the Windows media player.

3.Press the button on your CD-ROM drive. The drive tray opens and you can remove the CD from the CD-ROM drive.

4.For more information on playing compact discs, see the Help menu in the Windows Media Player window.

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Dolby Digital & Dolby Theater System

Your computer supports Dolby Digital & Dolby Theater System through a SPDIF connector, located next to the volume control wheel on the left side of the computer. You must have a 3.5 mm (mono)- to RCA cable to use this port.

Volume Control

Using the Wheel Volume Control

Simply turn the wheel located on the left side of the computer.

Wheel Volume Control

Using the Keyboard

Changing the volume with your keyboard.

Use <Fn+F9> to decrease the volume or <Fn+F10> to increase the volume.

Using the Volume Control Icon

Double-Click icon in the active program tray. The Volume Control window pops up. Use this window to adjust the volume. You can pop up a simple volume slider by a single click icon.

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Using the Battery

Your computer uses a smart rechargeable Lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery pack for power when the AC adapter is not attached to an electrical outlet. The smart battery gives a accurate measurement of the current battery capacity which helps extend operating time by enabling effective power management in operating systems that take advantage of the accurate information supplied by the battery.

Charging the Battery

Your computer’s battery starts charging automatically when you connect the power to the computer and to an electrical outlet. If the computer is off, the battery charges faster than if the computer’s power is on.

Approximate charging times for the Li-Ion battery are

∙3 hours with the computer off.

∙6 hours with the computer on.

While the battery is charging normally, the battery charge light on the computer is red. When the battery is fully charged, the light changes to green.

When you use a new battery pack for the first time or use a battery after a long period of storage, the initial battery life is shorter than normal. Normal battery life resumes after a few discharge-recharge cycles.

Follow these rules for charging your battery:

∙A battery normally discharges power when not used for long periods of time. Be sure to recharge the battery every two months when it is not in use.

∙Make it a practice to discharge your battery fully before recharging the battery. This can help extend the life of the battery.

∙Do not attempt to charge the battery in temperatures of under 5oC or over 35oC

All batteries eventually wear out and lose the ability to hold a charge. You may need to replace your battery pack after a year of average usage.

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Safely Using the Battery

Follow these guidelines to safely use the battery:

∙Turn off your computer and unplug it if you accidentally:

–Expose the equipment to liquid.

–Drop, jar, or damage the computer.

∙Use only approved battery chargers.

∙Do not disassemble the battery, heat it above 100°C, or burn it. The battery used in this computer may cause a fire or chemical burn if mistreated.

∙Your computer's rechargeable battery may be considered hazardous waste. If you replace your battery with a new one:

–Keep the old battery out of the reach of children.

–Dispose of the old battery promptly.

–Make sure that you follow all local requirements when you dispose of the old battery.

Removing the Battery

Your computer comes with the battery pack inserted in the computer.

To remove the battery from the computer:

1.Turn the computer’s power off.

2.Close the LCD panel, and turn the computer over so that the bottom of the unit faces up.

3.Slide the battery compartment cover straight up and off the computer.

4. Grasp the tab on the battery and pull the battery out of the compartment.

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Installing the Battery

To install the battery pack:

1.With the computer’s power off, close the LCD panel and turn the computer over so the bottom of the unit faces up.

2.Slide the battery compartment cover straight up and off the computer.

Insert the battery into the battery compartment, ensuring the correct orientation so that the battery fits in its slot properly.

3.Slide the battery pack into the compartment. Make sure the battery is fully inserted into the compartment.

4.Align the tabs on the battery compartment cover with the slots on the battery compartment.

5.Push the cover straight down until it snaps into place.

Monitoring the Battery Charge

Battery life is affected by factors such as the power-management settings in System Setup, the applications you use, and the brightness settings of the LCD. Under normal usage, the battery charge lasts approximately 3 hours.

Battery life estimates are subject to variation. The actual life of your battery may be less than the estimates given in the manual.

You can monitor the charge of the battery pack installed in your computer by using the Power Meter or Battery Gauge.

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Power Meter

The Power Meter displays the charge of the batteries and the current source of computer power, AC or batteries. You may monitor the battery charge or usage by using the “Power Meter”. To access the power meter click icon on the task bar or click Start > Settings > Control Panel > Power Options > Power Meter Tab.

The Power Status icons shown below are displayed during Battery Charging Operations

At ~15% and 10% remaining battery power the current power source and the battery Icons respectively change to the icon shown below and you should follow the instructions in “Battery Warnings” section below

You may also check battery charge by moving the cursor to the icon, a small dialog box will display the % of charge.

Battery Gauge

You may display the battery gauge while you are in any program by pressing <Fn+F6>. While the battery gauge is being displayed, all keys except <Esc> are disabled. The battery gauge is only displayed for a few seconds.

Power Source:

∙Indicates that the computer is powered by the AC adapter.

∙Indicates that the computer is powered by the battery.

Battery Level:

∙The top/right section indicates the approximate amount of the primary battery charge remaining.

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Battery Warnings

If the battery charge is low (about 10%) you have approximately 5–10 minutes of battery life left. You should:

∙Save your work and,

∙Connect the power cord to the computer or turn off the computer and install a fully charged battery.

You can adjust the battery alarm features by using the operating systems power management program (Start > Settings > Control Panel > Power Options > Alarm

Tab in Windows).

If you cannot run your computer from the battery and the battery will not charge when you attach the power cord, the problem may be that:

∙The battery temperature is below 10°C or over 32°C. If you think the battery temperature is too hot or too cold, turn off the computer, remove the battery, and let the battery reach room temperature. Then try charging the battery again.

∙The battery is defective. Replace the battery with a new battery.

Battery Calibration

Calibrating your battery once a month is one of the recommended methods of increasing your computer’s battery life. To calibrate the battery complete the following steps:

Calibration Notes:

You should start the battery calibration process with a fully charged battery, battery status LED is green. The power meter may not show 100%.

Before you commence the battery calibration process you should fully charge, then fully discharge and finally fully recharge the battery again.

1.Disconnect the AC power adapter after turning off the system.

2.Restart your computer and press <F2> to enter BIOS setup.

3.Using the arrow keys, highlight Battery Calibration in the Power menu.

4.Press Enter to start calibration process. The calibration usually takes 2 to 3 hours depending on the current battery charge.

5.When the calibration process is complete, recharge the battery fully.

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Using System Setup

The System Setup program enables you to configure your computer hardware and set security and power-savings options. The settings you choose are stored in batterymaintained CMOS memory that saves the information even when the computer’s power is turned off. When your computer is turned back on, it is configured with the values found in this memory.

Run System Setup if you get a message prompting you to run the program. You may also want to run System Setup, particularly the first time you use your computer, to set the time and date, use security or power-management features, or alter the settings of other features.

Your computer’s version of System Setup may not include all the fields listed here or may include additional fields. Field names and order of appearance can vary according to the version of the BIOS (basic input/output system) on your computer.

Starting System Setup

To start System Setup, turn on your computer and then press <F2> when prompted. The System Setup screen appears.

The top of the System Setup screen has a menu bar with the selections listed in Table 5.

	Table 5. System Setup Menus
Menu	Function
Main	Changes the basic system configuration.
Advanced	Configures advanced features on your computer.
Security	Enables security features, including passwords and
	backup and virus-check reminders.
Power	Configures power-management features.
Boot	Specifies the order of boot devices and configures boot
	features.
Exit	Specifies how to exit System Setup.

To open a menu, use the left or right arrow keys to select the menu name and then press <Enter>.

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Table 6. System Setup Navigation Keys

Navigation Key	Alternate Key	Function
<F1>	<Alt+H>	Displays the General Help window.
<Esc>		Exits the current menu.
<Left Arrow> and	Keypad arrow	Select a different menu. Pressing <ESC> at the Main menu
<Right Arrow> keys	keys	brings you to the Exit menu.
<Up Arrow> and	Keypad arrow	Move the cursor up and down between fields.
<Down Arrow>	keys
keys
<Tab>		Moves the cursor forward through the cells for a highlighted
		field.
<Tab+Shift>		Moves the cursor backward through the cells for a highlighted
		field.
<Home>	<PgUp>	Moves the cursor to the field at the top of the window.
<End>	<PgDn>	Moves the cursor to the field at the bottom of the window.
<F5>	<->	Scrolls backwards through the options for the highlighted field.
<F6>	<+> or <Space>	Scrolls forward through the options for the highlighted field.
<F9>		Sets the parameters for the current menu to their default
		values.
<F10>		Sets the parameters for the current menu to their previous
		values.
<Enter>		Executes commands or opens a submenu.

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Changing Booting Priority

The Boot menu in System Setup enables you to select the booting device and to set booting options.

Boot Device Priority field enables:

You to select the order in which the computer attempts to boot from different devices. The field has three (3) options: CD-ROM Drive, Removable Devices and Hard Drive.

To change the booting device priority, choose the device positions by completing the following:

1.At startup, press <F2> to open System Setup

2.Use <Right Arrow> or <Left Arrow> to select the Boot menu.

3.Press <Enter> in the Boot Device Priority field.

4.Highlight the option with the <PgUp> or <PgDn> keys.

5.Use <-> or <+> keys to move the boot device up or down in the list of options.

6.Press <Esc> to return to the Boot menu.

7.Press <Esc> to go to the exit menu.

8.Select Exit Save Changes, press <Enter>.

9.Press <Enter> again to restart the computer.

If you want to start the system using a bootable CD, change the CD-ROM Drive to be the first priority and make sure that Auto is set in the Type field of the Secondary Master Submenu at Main page.

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Using System Security

This section describes your computer security programs. The first is the standard BIOS security which is standard on almost all computers. The second is a advanced factory option Biometric security system that uses your fingerprint(s) to control access to your computer and individual files if necessary. You no longer have to worry about passwords being lost, stolen or forgotten.

Bios Security

The BIOS security operations are explained below:

System Passwords

The computer provides two levels of password security: administrative-level (supervisor) and user-level (user). Either password prevents unauthorized access to the computer. The supervisor password enables full access to all System Setup fields. The user password enables full access to only the Set User Password and Password on boot security fields and read access to all other System Setup fields.

If multiple users have access to the computer (such as in a network environment), a supervisor password can prevent unauthorized access to certain security options.

Choose the type of password security that is appropriate for your work. If you want to set a user password, you must set a supervisor password first.

If You Forget Your Password

It is very important that you do not forget your password. If you do, you cannot access your system. Write your password down and keep it in a safe place. If you do forget and cannot find the written note, please contact the Samsung Helpline. Please have your receipts available to verify the type and model of your computer. You may be charged for password removal.

Creating a Password

To create a password:

1.At startup, press <F2> to open System Setup.

2.Use the <Right Arrow> key to select the Security menu.

3.Use the <Down Arrow> key to select Set Supervisor Password or Set User Password.

4.Press <Enter>. The Set Password dialog box appears.

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5.Type a password of up to seven characters. You can enter letters or numbers, but you cannot use the function keys, such as <Shift>. Your computer does not distinguish between capitalized and lowercase letters in your password. As you type the password, the cursor moves but your password does not appear on the screen.

6.Press <Enter> after you have typed your password. The computer prompts you to reenter your password for verification.

7.Type your password again and press <Enter>. A message appears telling you that the changes have been saved. Press <Enter> again to return to the Security menu.

8.Press <Esc> to go to the Exit menu.

9.Select Exit Saving Changes, press <Enter>, and press <Enter> again to restart the computer.

Deleting a Password

To delete the password:

1.At startup, press <F2> to open System Setup.

2.Type your password when prompted and press <Enter>.

3.Use the <Right Arrow> key to select the Security menu.

4.Use the <Down Arrow> key to select Set Supervisor Password or Set User Password.

5.Press <Enter>. The computer prompts you to enter the current password.

6.Press <Enter>. The computer prompts you to enter a password. Do not type anything.

7.Press <Enter>. The computer prompts you to re-enter the password. Do not type anything.

8.Press <Enter>. A message appears telling you that the changes have been saved. Press <Enter> again to return to the Security menu.

9.Press <Esc> to go to the Exit menu.

10.Select Exit Saving Changes, press <Enter>, and press <Enter> again to restart the computer.

Requiring a Boot Password

After you create a supervisor or user password, you can enable the computer to prompt for a password each time it starts.

To enable the prompt, select the option Enabled in the Password on boot field in System Setup. For more information about the Password on boot field.

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Biometric Security

The factory optional fingerprint sensor provides unique security access to your computer. You will no longer have to worry about losing or forgetting your password. Since every person has a unique set of fingerprints, only a biometrically enrolled person may have access to your computer.

Advantages of Biometric Security are:

∙Very high level of security

∙No password to remember, lose or have stolen.

∙Streamlined logon process.

∙Single fingerprint will access many programs, eliminating passwords.

If you purchased the Biometric Security option, please refer to the manual provided for installation and use.

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Using Power Management Options

Your computer includes Power Management options that can help the battery charge last longer and extend the life of the battery. Power-management options will slow down or shut off system components when the components are not being used.

Power management may slow down system performance. Your computer runs fastest with the power cord attached, when power management is disabled.

In the next sections, basic and advanced methods of power management will be discussed.

Intel® SpeedStep™

Intel® SpeedStep™ will control the CPU speed on your system according to the kind of power supply as part of power saving management.

To use this function, your system must meet the conditions below:

∙Intel SpeedStep Applet Support

∙BIOS and OS Support

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