Samsung X10 plus, X30, X15 plus User Manual

Chapter 1

Getting Started

This chapter provides basic information for using this computer. System overview and methods for general use are provided.

Introducing The Computer

X10 Plus Model

■ Front View

LCD Latch

LCD Panel

Status Indicators (LED)

Hot Keys

Power Button

Keyboard

Touchpad

Scroll Wheel/Fingerprint

Touchpad Button

Sensor(Optional)

Speaker (R)

Speaker (L)

Memory Stick Slot

Status Indicators

(Optional)

(LED)

Caution About fingerprint sensor

Fingerprint sensor is an option. Models with fingerprint sensor

are provided without scroll wheels. For detailed instruction on using fingerprint sensor, refer to the separate fingerprint sensor manual.

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■ Right View

Headphone Jack Microphone Jack	CD-RW/DVD-ROM	USB Port(2.0)
	Combo Drive

■ Left View

1394 Port (4Pin)

Fan Vents		LAN Port		USB Port(2.0) PCMCIA Card Slot
	Modem Port		Monitor Port

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■ Rear View

TV Output Port

DC-In Port

Battery

Security Lock Port

(S-Video)

S/PDIF Port

■ Bottom View

Battery Latch

Fan Vents

Memory

Compartment

HDD Compartment

Mini PCI Compartment

Caution The removal of the HDD is not allowed. To replace the HDD, please contact your service center. The Mini PCI compartment is used for the installation of the optional wireless LAN module.

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X15 Plus Model

■ Front View

LCD Latch

LCD Panel

Status Indicators

Hot Keys

Power Button

Keyboard

Touchpad

Scroll Wheel

Touchpad Button

Speaker (L)

Speaker (R)

Memory Stick Slot

Status Indicators

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■ Right View

	Microphone Jack			USB Port(2.0) S/PDIF Jack
Headphone Jack			CD Drive
			(Optional, refer to P. 3-2.)

■ Left View

1394 Port (4Pin)

Fan Vents			LAN Port		USB Port (2.0)	PCMCIA Card Slot
		Modem Port		Monitor Port

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■ Rear View

TV Output Port		DC-In Port		Battery		Security Lock Port
(S-Video)

■ Bottom View

Battery Latch

								Fan Vents
									Memory
									Compartment
			Mini		PCI Compartment
	HDD Compartment
Note	The removal of the HDD is not allowed. To replace the HDD, please contact your
	service center.
	The Mini PCI compartment is used for the installation of the optional wireless LAN
	module.

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X30 Model

■ Front View

LCD Latch

LCD Panel

Keyboard

Power Button

Hot Keys

Touchpad

Touchpad

Button

Speaker (L)	Memory Stick Slot	Scroll Wheel/	Status Indicators	Speakers
		Fingerprint Sensor
		(Optional)
Caution	About fingerprint sensor

Fingerprint sensor is an option. Models with fingerprint sensor are provided without scroll wheels. For detailed instruction on using fingerprint sensor, refer to the separate fingerprint sensor manual.

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O Right View

Headphone Jack Microphone Jack CD-RW/DVD-ROM	USB Ports (2.0)
Combo Drive

O Left View

Monitor Port

USB Port (2.0)

Fan Vent Modem Port LAN Port

PCMCIA Card Slot

1394 Port (4 Pin)

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■ Rear View

TV-Out Port

(S-Video)

S/PDIF Port DC Jack

Battery

Security Lock Port

■ Bottom View

Battery Latch

						Memory
						Compartment
Hard Disk Compartment			Mini-PCI Compartment
Note	The removal of the HDD is not allowed. To replace the HDD, please contact your
	service center. Wireless LAN/Bluetooth module(optional) is installed in the mini
	PCI compartment. After doing so, when you turn the system on, the system exami-
	nation program is executed automatically.

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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.

Power Button

Turning Off

1.Click the Start button on the Taskbar.

2.Select Turn Off Computer.

3.Click Turn Off from the [Turn Off Computer] window.

Caution After doing so, when you turn the system on, the system examination program is executed automatically. After doing so, when you turn the system on, the system examination program is executed automatically.

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Creating and Changing User Accounts

Multiple users can be registered in a single system so that each user may use their own customized working environment. Procedures to register and change user accounts are provided below.

■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.

■Changing users

1.Click Start > Log Off.

2.Click Switch User.

3. In the [Windows Log On] window, select the desired user name.

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Touchpad

Movement of the pointer (arrow) on the screen will correspond to movement made with a finger on the touchpad.

Scrool Wheel

Do Scroll Functions In

Windows

Touchpad Buttons

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

■ 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.

■ 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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■ Drag (Move / Select)

Click and hold the left touchpad button over the point you wish to drag, and drag your finger to the desired location while holding down the touchpad button.

This button is held down Place the touchpad pointer on the title bar of the window.

■ Scroll Function

You can move up and down a window using the scroll wheel.

■ Using the Touchpad Scroll Function

You can use the scroll function in the touchpad.

Place your finger on the right edge or bottom edge of the touchpad and move up/down or right/left, then the screen move up/down or right/left.

Note

Caution

Note

If the scroll function does not appear to work, insert and run the system software CD, click ‘Install Driver’ in the Menu, select Touchpad Driver, and click Install.

Use only fingers for the touchpad.

To utilize the touchpad buttons for other more diverse functions, please refer to the Mouse icon in the Control Panel.

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Using the Keyboard

Function Keys

	<Fn> Key
<Fn> Key	Numeric Keypad
	Cursor / Screen Control Keys

	O Special Function Keys : The <Fn> key activates special functions
			when pressed in combination with other keys.
	Key Com-	Key	Function
	binations	Name
		Rest	Powers the computer down into suspended mode. To escape sus-
			pended mode, press power button.
		Gauge	Used to check the power supply and the battery charge.
			1. Power Supply Status
			When operating on battery power
			When operating on AC power
			2. Remaining Battery Charge Level
			Used to type the Euro currency symbol.
		LCD/CRT	Switches the display between the LCD and an external display
			device when an external display device is connected. (P. 6-8)
		Mute	Turns the audio output on and off.
		S/PDIF	Turns the S/PDIF function on and off.

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	Key Com-	Key	Function
	binations	Name
		Num Lock	Enables the numeric keypad.
		Scroll Lock	Scrolls the screen up and down while the cursor position
			remains fixed in some applications.
		Volume Up	Increases the audio volume.
		Volume	Decreases the audio volume.
		Down
		Brightness	Turns the LCD screen brighter.
		Up
		Brightness	Turns the LCD screen dimmer.
		Down

	Key	Key	Function
		Name
		Screen	Moves to the screen above or below, or moves the cursor to the
		Control Key	beginning or end of the sentence.

Application	Same function as the right button of the touchpad.
Key

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Hot Keys

Internet key : Runs Internet Explorer.

E-mail key : Runs the Internet e-mail client program (Example: Outlook Express). User 1 button : Used to specify frequently used programs. To specify a program as

a frequently used program, follow these steps:
WLAN/Bluetooth or	User 2 Button : Turns on and off the wireless
LAN/Bluetooth function for the models with wireless LAN/Bluetooth
function. Launches a user defined program for the models without
wireless LAN/Bluetooth function.

Note	Using Wireless LAN/Bluetooth Button
	Loading or unloading wireless LAN/Bluetooth driver takes about 5 seconds.
	Therefore, if you turn wireless LAN/Bluetooth on/off using the wireless
	LAN/Bluetooth button, the button does not work for 5 seconds. (For wireless
	LAN/Bluetooth installed models)

Note	What is Bluetooth?
	Bluetooth is a worldwide standard for the wireless exchange of data between two
	devices.

■ Changing the Hot Key Settings

The following example shows how to change the setting of User 1 button

1.Double click the SENS Keyboard icon ( ) on the taskbar.

2.Click Browse in the User 1 item.

Note	In the models with wireless LAN/Bluetooth installed, you cannot change the con-
	figuration of the User 2 button.

3.Select the desired program in [Open], and click Open. (Example, Windows Paint)

4.Click OK in [Key Settings] to save the changes.

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Status Indicators (LED : Light Emitting Diode)

Note Location of status indicators may differ depending on the model.

Icon				Name	Functions
				Num Lock	Turns on when the numeric keypad is activated.
				Caps Lock	This light is on when the user has set the option for
					typing letters in upper case.
				Scroll Lock	This light is on when it is set to scroll the screen up and
					down while the cursor position does not change in some
					applications.
				HDD	Blinks when the hard disk drive is operating.
				Battery	Turns green -	when the battery is fully charged, or when
						the battery is not installed.
					Turns amber - when the battery is being charged.
					Blinks -	when the battery is not properly installed
				Power	Turns on -	when the computer is turned on.
					Blinks -	when the computer is in Standby mode.

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Adjusting the LCD Brightness

There are 8 levels of LCD brightness (1:Dimmest ~ 8:Brightest).

Press <Fn>+< > or <Fn>+< > keys from the keyboard to adjust LCD brightness. When changed, the current LCD brightness is displayed on the top left corner of the LCD screen for a few seconds.

(LCD brightness icon)

Whenever you turn the system on or change the power source, the brightness level changes according to the settings.

When operating on AC power: Brightness Level 8 When operating on battery power: Brightness Level1

Note

Caution

Maintaining your LCD brightness settings after turning the system off and on

1.Turn on the system, and enter Setup.

2.In the Boot menu, change the Brightness Control Mode option to User Control.

3.Save the settings and exit Setup.

Saving the battery charge

When your computer is operating on battery power, adjusting the LCD brightness level to a dimmer level decreases the battery power consumption.

Bad pixels on the LCD

The limits of the LCD manufacturing technology allow a maximum of 10 abnormal or bad pixels, which do not affect system performance. This system may have the same level of abnormal or bad pixels as any other company’s products.

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

Using the Keyboard

Press <Fn>+< > or <Fn>+< > keys on the keyboard to adjust the audio volume.

Using the Volume Control Program

On the taskbar, click the Volume () icon, and adjust the slide bars.

For advanced volume control options, double-click the Volume () icon, and adjust the settings in the [Master Volume] dialog box.

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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.

If necessary, use a footrest to raise the level of your knees and ease the pressure on the thighs.

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.

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Chapter 2

Introducing Windows

This chapter provides basic information on using the computer’s main operating system Windows.

SAMSUNG P10

Windows XP Basics

Windows is the computer’s main operating system, which needs to be familiarized with in order for efficiently computer use.

Windows XP Tour

A tour of the elementary functions provided by Windows XP.

Click Start > Tour Windows XP.

Or click Start > All Programs > Accessories > Tour Windows XP.

Click on the topics to find out about important functions of Windows XP.

Click the Title.

An explanation will appear on the lower part of the screen.

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Understanding the Desktop

The Desktop is the working area on the computer. It consists of the large workspace, which is more or less the entire the screen and a Taskbar at the bottom.

Recycle Bin

Desktop Icons

You can directly launch a program.

Start Menu

Language Bar

Start Button

Taskbar

System Tray with Clock

	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.

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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.

Fixed Items

Internet Browser

Electronic Mail Program

List of Programs Last Used

The program item and location may be changed.

Click This Button

to View the Start Menu

This Folder Stores

Personal Documents

My Computer

Control Panel

Help and Support

Includes All Programs

		Displays the contents of the hard disk, the CD-ROM
	My Computer	drive, the network drive, and floppy disks. It can
		also be used to search and open files and folders.
	Control Panel	Enables users to configure settings on the
		computer.
	Help and Support	Provides on-line help, information on Windows
		and troubleshooting.
	Search	Enables users to search for information in files
		or the Internet.
	Run	Runs programs or documents.

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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.

Folder Icon

Title Bar

Menu Bar

Quick Task Window

Folders

Files

Close Window Button

Maximize Button

Minimize Button

Click Shared Files or the Local Disk to view the folders and files in it.

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.

Note	What is a Drive?

What is a Folder?

What is a File?

A storage device in which files and folders are saved in, and read from.

A folder is used to group and manage files systematically, and may include files in sub-folders. It is similar to a bookshelf.

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.

Displays Help Index

Related help information appears when a search

keyword is entered.

Help Topics

Connect to Support Center.

The computer has to be connected to the Internet

Computer information can be viewed and the problem can be diagnosed.

Troubleshooting Information

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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.

OCreating 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.

OSaving 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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OOpening 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.

OPrinting 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.

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