SAMSUNG
User Guide
Chapter 1.
Getting Started
Product Features |
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Before You Start |
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Contents |
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Safety Precautions |
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Proper Posture During Computer Use |
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Important Safety Information |
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Replacement Parts and Accessories |
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Regulatory Compliance Statements |
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WEEE SYMBOL INFORMATION |
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Overview |
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Turning the Computer On and Off |
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Product Features
PC in Hand
Improved portability through its compact size and lightweight design
Slim, Polished Design
Small but Powerful PC
An Intel “Atom” Processor with Low Power Consumption and Low Heat
Extended Use Time through the use of Power-
Efficient Parts
Versatile and Convenient Use
A Camera Module for Video Chatting or Conferencing (Optional)
Wireless LAN and Bluetooth Function (Optional)
Multi Card Slot Support (Optional)
Easy-to-Use Keyboard
Optional items may be changed or may not be provided depending on the computer model.
Before You Start
Before reading the User Guide, first check the following information.
User Guide Information
This product is supplied with an
Installation Guide, and a User Guide.
It is now even easier to use your computer by using either of the guides depending on your needs.
Installation Guide
This guide is provided so that you can conveniently refer to this guide when using the computer for the first time after purchasing it.
This document includes the computer components and the connection procedures.
User Guide
You are currently reading the User Guide.
To open the file at any time, double-click the icon on the Desktop. Alternatively, select Start > All Programs > Samsung > User Guide > User Guide.
This document includes the computer functions, how to use the functions, and how to use the programs.
Utilizing the User Guide
zBe sure to read the Safety Precautions before using the computer.
xRefer to the separately supplied
Installation Guide when installing your computer.
cRefer to the User Guide for the procedures to use the computer.
vUsing the Index of the User Guide, you can easily find any information you are looking for.
bUsing the Glossary of the User
Guide, you can easily find meanings for technical terms.
nIf a problem occurs, refer to the Q & A included in the User Guide.
Optional items, some devices and software referred to in the User Guide may not be provided and/or changed by upgrade.
Note that the computer environment referred to in the User Guide may not be the same as your own environment.
Images used in this User Guide may differ from the actual product.
This guide describes procedures for using both the mouse and the touchpad.
The illustrations provided in this guide assume that your operating system is Windows XP. These illustrations are subject to change.
The User guide supplied with this computer may vary depending on your model.
Safety Precaution Notations
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Copyright
© 2009 Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. owns the copyright of this manual.
No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, without the consent of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
The information in this document is subject to change without notice due to improving the performance of the product.
Samsung Electronics shall not be liable for any data loss. Please take care to avoid losing any important data and backup your data to prevent any such data loss.
Precautions for Operating System Support
If a problem occurs because of the reinstallation of other operating systems(OS) or a previous version of a OS pre-installed on this computer, or a software that does not support the OS, the company will not provide technical support, a replacement or refund, and if our service engineer visits you due to this problem, a service charge will be applied.
Performance Restrictions
zOnline games and some games(3D,2D) may not be supported and Full HD video and some high bit rate HD video playback may be slow and stutter on this computer.
xThere is one memory slot provided on this computer. It supports 2GB memory max. To upgrade to 2GB memory, replace the current memory with a 2GB memory module.
About the Product Capacity Representation Standard
About HDD Capacity Representation
The capacity of the storage device (HDD, SSD) of the manufacturer is calculated assuming that 1KB=1,000 Bytes.
However, the operating system (Windows) calculates the storage device capacity assuming that 1KB=1,024 Bytes, and therefore the capacity representation of the HDD in Windows is smaller than the actual capacity due to the difference in capacity calculation.
(E.g. For a 80GB HDD, Windows represents the capacity as 74.5GB, 80x1,000x1,000x1,000 byte/(1,024x1,024x1,024)byte = 74.505GB)
In addition, the capacity representation in Windows may be even smaller because some programs such as Recovery Solution may reside in a hidden area of the HDD.
About Memory Capacity Representation
The memory capacity reported in Windows is less than the actual capacity of memory.
This is because BIOS or a video adapter uses a portion of memory or claims it for further use.
(E.g. For 1GB(=1,024MB) memory installed, Windows may report the capacity as 1,022MB or less)
Recovery Solution Representation (Optional)
Q.What is a Recovery Area?
A.- Samsung computers have an additional partition to recover computers or save backup files. (Only for models with the Samsung Recovery Solution.)
This partition is called a Recovery Area and it includes a recovery image that comprises of the OS and application programs.
-You can either double-click the Samsung Recovery Solution icon on the desktop or press F4 while booting the computer to enter the Recovery Area. Then you can back up the present computer state or recover the computer from backed up images.
-For deleting the Recovery Area, you need to use an additional Recovery Area Removal Tool. After deleting the recovery area, you can use the newly created partition for other uses, such as for saving personal data. Be careful that once the recovery area is deleted, the Samsung Recovery Solutions will not work anymore.
Q.The capacity representation of the hard disk drive(HDD) in Windows is different from the product specifications.
A.- The capacity of the storage device (HDD) of the manufacturer is calculated assuming that 1KB=1,000 Bytes. However, the operating system (Windows) calculates the storage device capacity assuming that 1KB=1,024 Bytes, and therefore the capacity representation of the HDD in Windows is smaller than the actual capacity. This is due to the difference in capacity calculation and does not mean the installed HDD is different from the product specifications.
-The capacity representation in Windows may be smaller than the actual capacity because some programs occupy a certain area of the HDD outside of Windows.
-For models with Samsung Recovery Solution, the HDD capacity representation in Windows may be smaller than the actual capacity because Samsung Recovery Solution uses a hidden area of about 5~20GB of the HDD to save the recovery image, and that hidden area is not counted towards the total size available to
Windows. The size of Samsung Recovery Solution varies by models because of the different size of applied programs.
Contents
Chapter 1. Getting Started
Product Features |
2 |
Before You Start |
3 |
Contents |
8 |
Safety Precautions |
9 |
Proper Posture During Computer Use |
25 |
Important Safety Information |
28 |
Replacement Parts and Accessories |
31 |
Regulatory Compliance Statements |
34 |
WEEE SYMBOL INFORMATION |
49 |
Overview |
51 |
Turning the Computer On and Off |
57 |
Chapter 2. Using the Computer
Keyboard |
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Touchpad |
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External-type CD drive (To be |
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purchased) |
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Multi Card Slot (Optional) |
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Connecting a monitor / TV |
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Adjusting the Volume |
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Chapter 3. Using the Network
Wired Network |
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Wireless Network |
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Chapter 4. Settings and Upgrade
LCD Brightness Control |
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BIOS Setup |
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Setting a Boot Password |
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Changing the Boot Priority |
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Upgrading Memory |
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Battery |
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Using the Security Lock Port |
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Chapter 5. Appendix
Reinstalling Windows XP (Optional) |
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Reinstalling Software (Optional) |
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Using Samsung Recovery Solution |
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(Optional) |
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Questions and Answers |
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Product Specifications |
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Glossary |
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Index |
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Safety Precautions
For your security and to prevent damage, please read the following safety instructions carefully. Since these are commonly applied to Samsung Computers, some figures may differ from the actual product.
Warning
Failing to follow instructions marked with this symbol may cause personal injury and even fatality.
Installation Related
Do not install the product in places exposed
to humidity such as bathrooms.
There is a danger of electric shock. Use the product within the operating conditions specified in the
Manufacturers User Guide.
Keep the plastic bags out of the reach of children.
There is a danger of suffocation.
Keep a distance of 15cm or more between the computer and the wall and do not place any objects between them.
Failing to do so may cause an increase in the internal temperature of the computer and result in injury.
Do not install the computer on a slant or a place prone to vibrations, or avoid using the computer in that location for a long time.
Failing to do so may result in an increased risk of malfunctions or damage to the product.
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Warning
Failing to follow instructions marked with this symbol may cause personal injury and even fatality.
Power Related
Avoid exposing any part of your body to the heat from the computer vent or AC adapter for a long time when the computer is on.
Exposing a part of your body close to the heat from the vent or AC adapter for long periods of time may cause a burn.
Avoid blocking the vent at the bottom or side of the computer when using it on a bed or cushion.
If the vent is blocked, there is a danger of damaging the computer or overheating the inside of the computer.
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The power plug and wall outlet figures may differ depending on the country specifications and the product model.
Do not touch the main plug or power cord with wet hands.
There is a danger of electric shock.
Do not exceed the standard capacity (voltage/current) of a multi-plug or power outlet extension when using it for the product.
This may result in electric shock or fire.
Warning
Failing to follow instructions marked with this symbol may cause personal injury and even fatality.
If the power cord or power outlet makes a noise, disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet and contact a service center.
This may result in electric shock or fire.
Do not use a damaged or loose main plug or power cord or power outlet.
This may result in electric shock or fire.
Plug the power cord firmly into the power outlet and AC adapter.
Failing to do so may result in electric shock or fire.
Do not unplug the power cord out by pulling the cable only.
If the cord is damaged, it may result in electric shock or fire.
Do not bend the power cord excessively or do not place a heavy object over the power cord. It is especially important to keep the power cord out of reach of infants and pets.
If the cord is damaged, it may cause electric shock or fire.
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Warning
Failing to follow instructions marked with this symbol may cause personal injury and even fatality.
AC Adapter Usage Precautions
If any foreign substance such as water enters the power input jack, AC adapter or the computer, disconnect the power cord and contact the service center.
Damage to the device within the computer may result in electric shock or fire hazard.
Do not place heavy objects or step onto the power cord or AC adapter to avoid damaging the power cord or AC adapter.
If the cord is damaged, there is a danger of electric shock or fire.
Use only the AC adapter supplied with the product.
Using another adapter may cause the screen to flicker.
Connect the power cord to the AC adapter firmly.
Otherwise, there is a danger of fire due to an incomplete contact.
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Warning
Failing to follow instructions marked with this symbol may cause personal injury and even fatality.
Battery Usage Related
Keep the battery out of the reach of infants and pets, as they could put the battery into their mouths.
There is a danger of electric shock or choking.
Authorized
Parts
Use an authorized battery and AC adapter only.
Please use an authorized battery and adapter approved by Samsung Electronics.
Unauthorized batteries and adapters may not meet the proper safety requirements and may cause problems or malfunctions and result in an explosion or fire.
Do not use the computer in a badly ventilated location such as on bedding, on a pillow or cushion, etc, and do
not use it in a location such as room with floor heating as it may cause the computer to be oveerheated.
Take care that the computer vents (on the side or the bottom) are not blocked especially in these environments. If the vents are blocked, the computer may overheat and it may cause a computer problem, or even an explosion.
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Warning
Failing to follow instructions marked with this symbol may cause personal injury and even fatality.
Do not use the computer in a humid location such as a bathroom or sauna.
Please use the computer within the recommended temperature and humidity range (10~32ºC, 20~80% RH).
Power Off
Do not close the LCD panel and put the computer into your bag to move it when it is still turned on.
If you put the computer into your bag without turning
it off, the computer may overheat and there is a danger of fire. Shut the computer down properly before moving it.
Never heat the battery or put the battery into a
fire. Do not put or use the battery in a hot location such as a sauna, inside a vehicle exposed to the heat, and so on.
There is a danger of an explosion or fire.
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Warning
Failing to follow instructions marked with this symbol may cause personal injury and even fatality.
Take care not to allow metal objects such as a key or clip to touch the battery terminal (metal parts).
If a metal object touches the battery terminals, it may cause excessive current flow and it may damage the battery, or result in a fire.
If liquid leaks out of the battery or there is a funny smell coming
from the battery, remove the battery from the computer and contact a service center.
There is a danger of an explosion or fire.
To use the computer safely, replace a dead battery with a new, authorized battery.
Please charge the battery fully before using the computer for the first time.
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Warning
Failing to follow instructions marked with this symbol may cause personal injury and even fatality.
Usage Related
Disconnect all cables connected to the computer before cleaning it. If you are cleaning
a notebook computer, remove the battery.
There is a danger of electric shock or damage to the product.
Do not connect a phone line connected to a digital phone to the modem.
There is a danger of a electric shock, fire or damage to the product.
Do not place any container filled with water or chemicals over or near the computer.
If water or chemicals enter the computer, this may cause fire or electric shock.
If the computer is broken or dropped, disconnect the power cord and contact a service center for a safety check.
Using a damaged computer may result in electric shock or fire.
Avoid leaving the computer exposed to direct sunlight when the computer is in a badly ventilated location such as inside a vehicle.
This may result in overheating, fire or being stolen.
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Warning
Failing to follow instructions marked with this symbol may cause personal injury and even fatality.
Upgrade Related
Never disassemble the power supply or AC adapter.
There is a danger of electric shock.
When removing the RTC (Real Time Clock) battery, keep it out of the reach of children as they could touch and/or swallow it.
There is a danger of choking. If a child has swallowed it, contact a doctor immediately.
Use only authorized parts (multi-plug, battery and memory) and never disassemble parts.
This may result in damage to the product, electric shock or fire.
Shut down the computer and disconnect all cables before disassembling the computer. If there is a modem, disconnect the phone line. If you
are disassembling a notebook computer, make sure to remove the battery.
Failing to do so, may cause electric shock.
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Warning
Failing to follow instructions marked with this symbol may cause personal injury and even fatality.
Custody and Movement Related
Follow the instructions for the relevant location (e.g. airplane, hospital, etc.) when using a wireless communication device (wireless LAN, Bluetooth, etc.).
When carrying the notebook computer with other items, such as the adapter, mouse, books etc, take care not to press anything against the notebook computer.
If a heavy object is pressed against the notebook computer, a white spot or stain may appear on the LCD.
Therefore, take care not to apply any pressure to the notebook.
In this case, place the notebook computer in a separate compartment away from the other objects.
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Caution
Failing to follow instructions marked with this symbol may cause slight injury or damage to the product.
Installation Related
Do not block the ports (holes), vents, etc. of the product and do not insert objects.
Damage to a component within the computer may cause electric shock or fire.
When using the computer with it lying on its side, place it so that the vents face upwards.
Failing to do so, may cause the internal temperature of the computer to rise and the computer to malfunction or halt.
Do not place a heavy object over the product.
This may cause a problem with the computer. In addition, the object may fall and cause injury, or damage the computer.
Battery Usage
Related
Dispose of worn-out batteries properly.
■There is a danger of fire or explosion.
■The battery disposal method may differ depending on your country and region. Dispose of the used battery in an appropriate way.
Do not throw or disassemble the battery and do not put it into water.
This may cause an injury, fire or explosion.
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Caution
Failing to follow instructions marked with this symbol may cause slight injury or damage to the product.
Use only a battery authorized by Samsung Electronics.
Failing to do so may cause an explosion.
Avoid contact with metal objects such as car keys or clips when keeping or carrying a battery.
Contact with a metal may cause excessive current and a high temperature and may damage the battery or cause a fire.
Charge the battery according to the instructions in the manual.
Failing to do so, may cause an explosion or fire from damage to the product.
Do not heat the battery or expose it to heat (e.g. inside a vehicle during the summer).
There is a danger of explosion or fire.
Usage Related
Do not place a candle, light cigar, etc. over or on the product.
There is a danger of fire.
Use a wall outlet or multi-plug with a grounding part.
Failing to do so may result in electric shock.
Make sure to have the product tested by a safety service engineer after repairing the product.
Authorized Samsung Repair Centers will carry out safety checks after a repair. Using a repaired product without testing it for safety may cause an electric shock or fire.
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Caution
Failing to follow instructions marked with this symbol may cause slight injury or damage to the product.
In case of lightning, immediately turn the system off, disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet and phone line from modem. Do not use a modem or phone.
There is a danger of electric shock or fire.
Do not use your computer and AC-Adapter on your lap or soft surfaces.
If the computer temperature increases, there is a danger of burning yourself.
Close the LCD panel only after checking if the notebook computer is turned off.
The temperature may rise and it may cause overheating and
deformation of the product.
Do not press the Eject Button while the Floppy Disk/CD-ROM drive is in operation.
You might lose data and the disk might be suddenly ejected and could cause an injury.
Connect only permitted devices to the connectors or ports of the computer.
Failing to do so, may cause electric shock and fire.
Take care not to drop the product while using it.
This may cause personal injury or loss of data.
Do not touch the antenna with electricity facility such as the power outlet.
There is a danger of electric shock.
When handling computer parts, follow the instructions on the manual supplied with the parts.
Failing to do so, may cause damage to the product.
If the computer emits smoke, or there is a burning smell, disconnect the power plug from the wall outlet and contact
a service center. If your computer is a notebook computer, make sure to remove the battery.
There is a danger of fire.
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Caution
Failing to follow instructions marked with this symbol may cause slight injury or damage to the product.
Do not use a damaged or modified CD/Floppy Disk.
There is a danger of damaging the product or personal injury.
Do not insert your fingers into the PC Card Slot.
There is a danger of injury or electric shock.
Use recommended computer cleansing solution when cleaning the product and only use the computer when it is completely dried.
Failing to do so may cause electric shock or fire.
Emergency disk eject method using paperclip should not be used while the disk is in motion. Make sure to use the emergency disk eject method only when the Optical Disk Drive is stopped.
There is a danger of injury.
Do not place your face close to the Optical Disk Drive tray when it is operating.
There is a danger of injury due to an abrupt ejection.
Check CDs for cracks and damage prior to use.
It may damage the disc and cause disorder of device and injury of user.
Upgrade Related
Take care when touching the product or parts.
The device may be damaged or you may be injured.
Take care not to throw or drop a computer part or device.
This may cause injury or damage to the product.
Make sure to close the computer cover before connecting the power after a reassembly.
There is a danger of electric shock if your body touches an internal part.
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Caution
Failing to follow instructions marked with this symbol may cause slight injury or damage to the product.
Use parts authorized by Samsung Electronics only.
Failing to do so, may cause fire or damage the product.
Never disassemble or repair the product by yourself.
There is a danger of electric shock or fire.
To connect a device that is not manufactured or authorized by
Samsung Electronics, enquire at your service center before connecting the device.
There is a danger of damaging the product.
Custody and Movement Related
When moving the product, turn the power off and separate all connected cables first.
The product might be damaged or users may trip over the cables.
For long periods of not using the notebook computer, discharge the battery and preserve as it is detached.
The battery will be preserved at its best condition.
Do not operate or watch the computer while driving a vehicle.
There is a danger of a traffic accident. Please concentrate on driving.
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Caution
Failing to follow instructions marked with this symbol may cause slight injury or damage to the product.
Cautions on Preventing Data Loss (Hard Disk Management)
Take care not to damage the data on a hard disk drive.
■A hard disk drive is so sensitive to external impact that an external impact may cause loss of data on the surface of the disk.
■Take extra care, because moving the computer or an impact on the computer when it is turned on may damage the data of the hard disk drive.
■The company is not liable for any loss of any data caused by a customer’s careless usage or bad environmental conditions.
Causes that may damage the data of a hard disk drive and the hard disk drive itself.
■The data may be lost when an external impact is applied to the disk while disassembling or assembling the computer.
■The data may be lost when the computer is turned off or reset by a power failure while the hard disk drive is operating.
■The data may be lost and irrecoverable due to a computer virus infection.
■The data may be lost if the power is turned off while running a program.
■Moving or causing an impact to the computer while the hard disk drive is operating, may cause files to be corrupted or bad sectors on the hard disk.
To prevent data loss due to damage to the hard disk drive, please backup your data frequently.
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