Samsung SV10, ST10 Users Manual

Notices

No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or
transmitted,in any form or by any means, mechanical photocopying, recording or
otherwise, without the prior written permission of the manufacturer.

The information within this manual is subject to change without notice.
The manufacturer shall not be held liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions
contained in herein; nor for incidental or consequential damages resulting from the
furnishing, performance or use of this material.

Microsoft Windows is a re gistered trademark of the Microsoft Corporation.
Product names mentioned herein are for identification purposes only , and may be

trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

Macrovision Statement

If your computer has a DVD drive and an analog TV Out port, the following
paragraph applies:

This product incorporatescopyright protectiontechnology that is protected by method
claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by
Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection
technologymust be authorizedby Macrovision Corporation,and is intended for home
and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision
Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

Copyright  2001 All rights are reserved

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Important Safety Information

Safety Instructions

Your system is designed and tested to meet the latest standards for safety of
information technology equipment. However, to ensure safe use of this product, it is
important that the safety instructions marked on the product and in the documentation
are followed.

Always follow these instructions to help guard against personal injury and
damage to your system.

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Setting Up your System

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Read and follow all instructions marked on the product and in the
documentation before you operate your system. Retain all safety and operating
instructions for future use.

• Do not use this product near water or a heat source such as a radiator.

• Set up the system on a stable work surface.

• The product should be operated only with the type of power source indicated on

the rating label.

• Ensure that the electrical outlet you are using to power your equipment is easily

accessible in case of fire or short circuit.

• If your computer has a voltage selector switch, make sure that the switch is in

the proper position for your area.

• Openings in the computer case are provided for ventilation. Do not block or

cover these openings. Make sure you provide adequate space, at least 6 inches
(15 cm), around the system for ventilation when you set up your work area.
Never insert objects of any kind into the computer ventilation openings.

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• Ensure that the fan vents on the bottom of the casing are clear at all times. Do

not place the computer on a soft surface, doing so will block the bottom vents.

• If you use an extension cord with this system, make sure that the total ampere

rating on the products plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the
extension cord ampere rating.

Care During Use

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Do not walk on the power cord or allow anything to rest on it.

• Do not spill anything on the system. The best way to avoid spills is to not eat or

drink near your system.

• Some products have a replaceable CMOS battery on the system board. There is

a danger of explosion if the CMOS battery is replaced incorrectly. Replace the
battery with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.
Dispose of batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions. If the CMOS
battery requires replacement insure that a qualified technician performs the task

• When the computer is turned off, a small amount of electrical current still flows

through the computer. To avoid electrical shock, always unplug all power
cables, remove the battery and modem cables from the wall outlets before
cleaning the system.

• Unplug the system from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified

personnel if:

– The power cord or plug is damaged.

– Liquid has been spilled into the system.

– The system does not operate properly when the operating instructions are

followed.

– The system was dropped or the casing is damaged.

– The system performance changes.

Replacement Parts and Accessories

Use only replacement parts and accessories recommended by manufacturer.

To reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26 AWG or larger telecommunications
line cord.

Do not use this product in areas classified as hazardous. Such areas include
patient care areas of medical and dental facilities, oxygen rich environments,
or industrial areas.

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Battery Disposal

Do notput rechargeable batteries or products powered by non-removable
rechargeable batteries in t he garbage.

Contact the Samsung Helpline for information on how to dispose of batteries that you
cannot use or recharge any longer.

Follow all local regulations when disposing of old batteries.

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Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)
this device must accept any interference received, including interferencethat may
cause undesired operation.

Thisequipmenthasbeen testedandfound to complywith the limitsfor a Class
B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. The se limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generate uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions may cause harmful interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off
andon, theuseris encouragedto trytocorrect theinterferenceby one or more
of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving a ntenna.

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Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

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Connect the e quipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which

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the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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If necessary, the user should consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television
technicianfor additionalsuggestions.The user may find the followingbooklet helpful:
"Something About Interference." This is available at FCC local regional offices. Our
company is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by
unauthorized modifications of this e quipment or the substitution or attachment of
connecting cables and equipment other than those specified by our company. The
correction will be the responsibility ofthe user. Use only shieldeddata cableswith this
system.

FCC statement for Wireless LAN use:

"While installing and operating this transmitter and antenna combination the
radio frequency exposure limit of 1mW/cm2 may be exceeded at distances
close to the antenna installed. Therefore, the user must maintain a minimum
distance of 20cm from the antenna at all times. This device can not be
colocated with another transmitter and transmitting antenna."

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Federal Communications Commission Part 68 Statement

Note:

This equipment compiles with part of the FCC rules. On the back of this equipment is
a labelthat contains, among other information,the FCC registration numberand ringer
equivalence number(REN) for this equipment. If requested, this information must be
provided to the telephone company.

This equipment uses the following USOC jacks : RJ11C
An FCC complianttelephone cord and modular plug is provided with this equipment.

This equipment is designed to be connected to the telephonenetwork or promises
wiring using a compatible modularjack which is P art 68 compliant. See Installation
Instructions for details.

The REN is used to determine the quantity of devices which may be connected to
telephone line. Excessive RENs on the telephone line may result in the devices not
ringing in response to an incoming call. In most, but not all areas, the sum of RENs
should not exceed five(5.0). To be certain of the number of devices that may be
connectedto a line, as determinedby total RENs, contact the local telephone company
to determine the maximum REN for the calling area.

If the terminal equipment causes harm to the telephone network, the Telephone
Company will notify you in advance that temporary discontinuance of service may be
required. But if advance notice is not practical, the telephone company will notify the
customeras soon as possible.Also, you willbe advised of yourright to file a complaint
with the FCC if you believe it is necessary.

The telephone company may make changes in its facilities, equipment, operations, or
procedures that could a ffect the operation of the equipment.If this happens, the
telephone company will provide advanced n otice in order for you to make necessary
modifications to maintain uninterrupted service.

If trouble is experienced with this equipment (SENS Modem) for repair or warranty
information,please contact your local distributor. If the e quipment is causing harm to
the telephone network, the telephone company may request that youdisconnect the
equipment until the problemis resolved.

The user must use the accessories and cables supplied by the manufacturer to get
optimum performance from the product.

No repairs may be done by the customer.
Thise quipment cannotbe used on publicc oin phone serviceprovided by thetelephone

company. Connection to party line service is subject to state tariffs.

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The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful for any person to
usea computerorother electronicdevice,includingfax machines,to sendany message
unless such message c learly contains in a m argin at the top or bottom of each
transmitted page or on the first page of the transmission, the date and time it is sent and
anidentificationof thebusiness orother entity,orotherindividualsendingthemessage
and the telephone number of the sending machine or such business, other entity, or
individual. (Thetelephonenumber providedmay not be any number for which charges
exceed local or long-distance transmission charges.)

In order to program this information into your fax machine, refer to your
communications software user manual.

CTR21 Statement

The equipmenthas been approvedin accordancewithCouncil Decision98/482/EC for
pan-European single terminal connection to the public switched telephone network
(PSTN). However, due to differences between the individual PSTNs provided in
different countries, the approval does not, of itself, give an unconditional assurance of
successful operation on every PSTN network termination point.

In the event of problems, you should contact your equipment supplier in the first
instance.

Canadian Radio Interference Regulations

This apparatus does not exceed the class B limits for radio noise emissions set out in
the radio interference regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.

Le présent appareil n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites
applicable aux appareils de la classe B prescrites par le règlement de brouillage
radioélectrique dicté par le Ministère des Communications du Canada.

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Laser Safety

All systems equipped with CD or DVD drives comply with the appropriate safety
standards, including IEC 825. The laser devices in these components are classified as
“Class 1 Laser Products” under a US Department of Health and Human Services
(DHHS) RadiationPerformance Standard.Should the unitever need servicing,contact
an authorized service location.

Laser Safety Note:

Use of controlsoradjustments or performanceofproceduresother than those
specified in this manual may resultin hazardous radiation exposure. To
prevent exposure to laser beams, do not try to open the enclosure of a CD or
DVD drive.

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Power Cord Requirements

The power cord set (wall plug, cable and AC adapter plug) you received with your
computer meets the requirements for use in the country where you purchased your
equipment.

Power cord sets for use in other countries must meet the requirements of the country
where you use the computer. For more information on power cord set requirements,
contact your authorized dealer, reseller, or service provider.

General Requirements

The requirements listed beloware applicableto all countries:

The length of the power cord set must be at l east 6.00 feet (1.8m) and a

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maximum of 9.75 feet (3.0m).
All power cord sets must be approved by an acceptable accredited agency

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responsible for evaluation in the country where the power cord set will be used.
The power cord set must have a minimum current capacity of 7 A and a

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nominal voltage rating of 125 or 250 volts A C, as required by each country’s
power system.

The appliance coupler must meet the mechanical configuration of an EN 60

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320/IEC 320 Standard Sheet C13 connector,for mating with appliance inlet on
the computer.

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Country-Specific Power Cord Set Requirements

The requirements listed below are applicable to the specific countrylisted:

Country

Australia EANSW 1
Austria OVE 1
Belgium CEBC 1
Canada CSA 2
Denmark DEMKO 1
Finland FIMKO 1
France UTE 1
Germany VDE 1
Italy IMQ 1
Japan JIS 3
The Netherlands KEMA 1
Norway NEMKO 1
Sweden SEMKO 1
Switzerland SEV 1
United Kingdom BSI 1
UnitedStates UL 2

Accrediting
Agency

Applicable Note
Numbers

Notes:

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1.Flexible cord must be Type HO5VV-F, 2-conductor,1.0 mm² conductor

size. Power c ord set fittings (appliance coupler and wall plug) must bear
the certification mark of the agency responsible for evaluation in the
country where it will be used.

2.Flexible cord must be Type SVT or equivalent, No.18 AWG. Wall plug

must be a two-pole grounding type.

3.Appliance coupler, flexible cord, and w all plug must bear a "T" mark and

registration number in accordance with the Japanese Dentori Law.
Flexible cord must be Type VCT or VCT F, 2-conductor,0.75 mm²
conductor size. Wall plug must be a two-pole grounding type with a
Japanese Industrial Standard C8303 (15 A, 125V) configuration.

Using Your Documentation

Congratulations on your purchase of a notebook computer with the Windows® 2000
operating system. Whether you are new to using a notebook computer or are an
experienced user, this user’s manual can help you get the most from your computer.

Manual Documentation Conventions

Information Icons

Three icons and their associated messages appear in this manual. The information
icons are placed before the step/information they apply to:

Warning:

Indicates the possibility of personal injury.

Caution:

Warns you of possible damage to equipment or data.

Note:

Informs you of special circumstances.

Keyboard Conventions

Keys that you need to press to perform certain functions are displayed in the manual
using a small graphic of the button. For example:

<Ctrl>

indicates the control key (Ctrl on the keyboard).

If you need to press two keys at the same time, the key names are shown joined by a
plus sign. For example:

<Alt+PgUp>

means that you should press the Alt key and hold it and then press the PgUp key.

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CD-ROM Device Naming Convention

In many installation programs you will have to get a program from the CD-ROM
device. The program installation sequence assumes that the CD is drive d:\, however
this is not always the case. The name of the CD-ROM drive is the letter following the
letter assigned to your last HDD. For instance, if you have one HDD with two
partitions, the HDD is drives C: and D: and the CD-ROM drive is then drive E.

Touchpad Conventions

You may be asked to click or double-click on items on the display screen. As a general
note the touchpad actions act much in the same way as a wheel mouse, any differences
are explained fully.

The object that needs to be clicked upon will be displayed in Bold text or shown in a
small figure such as the “Start Button” shown on the right => .

Table 1. Touchpad Click Conventions

Action Process

Click Depress the touchpad left button and release

Double-Click Quickly click the left touchpad button two times

Windows Conventions:

Almost all "Windows" programs will display the name/function of a button or
icon if you place the touchpad pointer on the item you want information about.

Software User Documentation

Your computer is shipped from the factory with several software programs installed.
The software may include its own online or printed documentation. Refer to the
documentation or the Help options in the software for more information.

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The figures and illustrations in this manual may not be identical to those on
your system.

General Icon Note:
Some of the Icons used in Windows may be placed on the taskbar by selecting
(ex: Place the volume icon in the taskbar) in the properties dialog box.

Introducing Your Computer

Your computer is a lightweight portable computer that includes features such as Dolby
Digital & Dolby Theater System support, CD-ROM/floppy drives, Biometric
(fingerprint) security system (factory option) and wireless LAN capability (factory
option), to meet your computing needs at home or on the road. [Figures may be
different depending on options).

Where Everything Is

The next 6 figures will explain the location of all of the buttons, LEDs and equipment
needed to operate your notebook computer.

Front

LCD Display

LCD Latch

Power Button

Biometric

Security

pad

Speaker

Cover Latch Slot Cover Latch Slot

LEDs

Keyboard

Power, Battery Status

& E-mail LEDs

SENS Keyboard

Buttons

Touchpad
Touchpad Buttons
Internal Microphone

Introducing Your Computer 3

Speaker

Buttons and LEDs

Power Button

Number Lock Icon

Caps Lock Icon

Scroll Lock Icon

Drive Access Icon

Right Side

E-Mail Button

Internet Button

User
Programmable
Button

Battery Status

Power

E-Mail Alert

Left Side

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FDD Fan Vent LAN PortCD/DVD - ROM Hard Drive

PC Card Eject Buttons PC Card Slot

TV-Out Port

Fan Vent

Security Lock Port

Microphone Jack

Headphone Jack

Battery

Wheel Volume
Control

SPDIF In Jack

Line In Jack