Starting System Setup To start System Setup, turn on your computer and then press and hold until the System Setup screen appears. Table 3. System Setup Menus Menu Function Main Changes the basic system. Advanced Configures advanced features on your computer. Security Enables security features, including passwords. Boot Specifies the order of boot devices and configures boot features. Exit Specifies how to exit System Setup.
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 four (4) options: CD-ROM Drive, Removable Devices, Hard Drive and MBA UNDI (Bus2 Slot5). To change the booting device priority, choose the device positions by completing the following: 1. At startup, press to open System Setup. 2.
Configuring the Password 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 System Setup, see “Starting System Setup” on page 54. 2. On the Set Supervisor Password item, press . 3. Enter a password, press , re-enter the password for confirmation, and press again. 4.
Activating the Hard Disk Drive Password Activating the hard disk drive password prevents the currently installed hard disk drive from being used in other systems. Before activating the hard disk drive password, the supervisor password must have been configured. On the Set HDD 0 Password item, press , and complete step 3-4 of Configuring the Supervisor Password. Deactivating the Password 1. On the password to delete, press . (e.g. supervisor password) 2.
Video Features and Configuration 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.
Adjusting the LCD Brightness There are 9 levels of LCD brightness (1: Dimmest ~ 9: Brightest). The default LCD brightness setting is level 5. Whenever you change the power source, the brightness level is changed to the following setting: x When operating on AC power : Level 9 (Brightest) x When operating on battery power : Level 3 (Slightly dimmer) Once the LCD brightness has been changed, the changed setting will be maintained after restarting the computer.
Using External Display Devices Using external display devices such as monitor, projector, TV, etc 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 presentation or watching a movie through your TV. 1. Connect a monitor or a projector to the monitor port of the system.
To switch display devices using shortcut key You can switch display devices easily by pressing + shortcut key. Provided that CRT monitor is connected, the display order will be LCD > CRT > LCD+CRT whenever the + key is pressed. Provided that multiple external display devices are connected, the display order will be LCD > CRT > LCD+CRT > TV > LCD+TV > CRT+TV > LCD+CRT+TV whenever the + key is pressed.
System Management 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.
3. Click the Power Schemes tab to display the basic power management options. Power Schemes Tab 4. Select the time that you wish each of the following actions to occur in Battery and AC power mode. x x x x Turn off monitor Turn off hard disks System standby System hibernates Turning off the monitor and HDDs will save a substantial battery power, therefore when in battery only mode select the shortest time practical.
If You Reinstall Windows: You should re-establish hibernate in power options by opening Power Options Properties window and click on the Hibernate tab then click “Enable Hibernation”. Hibernate Tab Frequent Interruptions: If you experience frequent interruptions, you might also consider putting your computer into automatic hibernation after a specified number of minutes using the power management options.
Advanced Power Management Schemes This section discusses the advanced power management schemes. There are two buttons that you can use to manually conserve power. To enter the power management window complete the following: 1. Click Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance. 2. Click icon to display the Power Options Properties window. 3. Click the Advanced tab to display the advanced power management options. Advanced Tab Power & Sleep Button Programming Windows 4.
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.
Safely Using the Battery Follow these guidelines to safely use the battery: x Turn off your computer and unplug it if you accidentally: – Expose the equipment to liquid. – Drop, jar, or damage the computer. x Use only approved battery chargers. x 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. x Your computer's rechargeable battery may be considered hazardous waste.
2. Insert the battery into the battery compartment until the battery latch snaps into place. 3 Left Battery Latch Right Battery Latch 2 3. Slide the left battery latch toward center to lock the battery in place. 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 left battery latch outward.
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 2 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.
When using this function, the LCD display may not operate properly. Power Source: Indicates that the computer is powered by the AC adapter. Indicates that the computer is powered by the battery. Battery Level: Indicates the approximate amount of the primary battery charge remaining. You may also determine the charge of your battery by simply pushing the symbol below the word PUSH located on the side of the battery.
x The battery temperature is below 0°C or over 45°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. x The battery may be defective, please try running your system from the AC adaptor with the battery removed from the system. Please contact the Samsung helpline if you are unsure.
Using the Hard Drive Your computer includes a removable IDE (integrated drive electronics) hard drive. The IDE hard drive can store the data and programs your computer uses. The drive plugs into a connector on the system board. The hard drive that comes with your computer has already been formatted. Do not format the hard drive. Doing so destroys all data contained on the drive.
Memory Modules You can increase system memory by installing optional memory modules. To avoid possible system problems, use only approved memory modules in your computer. Please consult the appropriate sections of this manual, Samsung Technical Support, or the support Web site (www.samsungpc.com) for additional information. Before You Install Memory To prevent personal injury and damage to the equipment, follow the precautions listed here before installing a memory module.
Installing a Memory Module Handle a memory module carefully. Hold them only by the edges. To install a memory module: 1. Turn the computer over so that the bottom faces up. 2. Using a screwdriver, remove the screw that holds the memory-module compartment door in place. 3 Screw 3. Grasp the edge of the door and pull the door off the chassis. Memory Module Precautions: When removing the module, pull on the plastic portion of the connector slots tabs only.
5. Align the connector on the memory module with the connector of the slot. 6. Push the memory module into the slot at a slight angle (~30o) until the connectors are fully engaged. 6 7 7. Push down on the edge of the memory module until the module snaps into place. 8. Align the memory module compartment door with the compartment and push the door down until it snaps into place. 9. Reinstall the screw you removed in step 2.
Using Options You can select these options at purchase: x Wireless communication module (802.11b, bluetooth) x Memory stick slot You can purchse these options separately: x Extra battery pack (3 cell/6 cell) x Battery charger x Ear set The options that are available may change periodically. Contact your reseller for updated information on current and new options.
Tips for Using Your Computer The following information helps you avoid potential problems as you use your computer: Do not try to disassemble your computer. Opening the system chassis voids your warranty. Only an authorised manufacturer service center can replace or add any parts inside the chassis. x Follow all the instructions and cautions in your computer user documentation. x The LCD has a polarized surface and can be damaged easily. To prevent damage, avoid touching the screen.
Travelling with Your Computer Air Travel If you are travelling by air, follow these tips: x Take the computer with you as carry-on luggage. Do not check the computer with your baggage. x Allow the computer and disks to go through the X-ray security devices. Do not hand-carry disks through the walk-through metal detectors, which can cause loss of data. x Make sure that the battery is charged or the power cord is easily accessible.
Handling Spills Do not spill anything on your computer. The best way to avoid spills is to avoid eating and drinking around your computer. If you do spill something on your computer, turn off your computer, unplug it immediately, and do the following: x If you spill liquid on the keyboard, drain as much of the liquid from the keyboard as possible. Be careful not to let the liquid drip onto the LCD panel. Allow the system to dry for several days before trying to use it.
Troubleshooting Complete the following in the order presented until your system is functioning properly. If all of the steps below fail then contact your local reseller for assistance. Questions and Answers Please see “Questions and Answers” on page 81 for assistance in correcting any computer operational problems. Check the Connections Verify all of the power and peripheral cables are securely plugged into their sockets and that your system and power supply is on.
Questions and Answers This section provides information on possible problems, solutions and other references for system use. Windows Related Q1 The system does not shutdown properly. A When the system does not shutdown normally, press and hold the Power button until the system manually shuts off. If the Power-Saving Mode is configured into the Power button, press and hold for more than 4 seconds to shut the system off.
Display Related Q1 The LCD screen is blank. A Adjust the LCD screen brightness. Use the , keys. Q2 The screen saver disturbs screen viewing during Media Player or video file operation. A Under the Media Player Options, in Player > Enable Screen Saver During Use, uncheck the box and restart the player. Q6 In DOS mode, changing the full screen DOS mode by pressing key displays a broken image for a short period.
Modem Related Q1 I cannot hear the modem sound. A1 Check that the telephone line is properly connected to the modem. A2 Check that the modem driver is installed properly. 1. Click Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > System. 2. Select Hardware tab > Device Manager > Modems in the System Properties window, and check if there is a yellow exclamation mark on the installed modem icon.
- Using an AT command As an initialization command, use the command, ATX3. Otherwise, enter the ATX3 command manually before making a call. It can correct this problem by skipping the dial tone check step. - Configuring the Modem through the Control Panel 1. Click Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet Connections. 2. Under See Also, click Phone and Modem Options. 3. In the Modems tab, select the installed modem, and click Properties. 4.
3. Under See Also, click Phone and Modem Options. 4. In the Modems tab, select the installed modem, and click Properties. 5. In the Power Management tab of the Modem Properties window, select the "This device activates the computer in power saving mode" check box, and click OK. The above setting enables the modem to turn on the system and receive a fax when in power saving mode.
Wireless LAN Related Q1 The Wireless LAN device is operating properly, but I cannot connect to the network. This is due to an incorrect configuration, or a configuration error. Check the following check lists: A1 If you are using a computer-to-computer network (peer-to-peer) connection, check that the name of the configured network is correct. The network name used to connect should be the same in all computers. The network name is case sensitive, if the name contains letters.
Even if the network provides DHCP, the server may not allocate an IP address to the client properly, and the client station cannot connect to the network. A2 Referring to A2 of Q1, check that the network key is correct. Q3 I cannot share an Internet connection. A1 It may require some time to synchronize the computers to share an Internet connection after the Internet connection sharing configuration is completed. If you cannot share Internet connection even after a longer period, restart the computer.
A2 Initialize the device driver. Click Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > System > Hardware tab > Device Manager > Network adapters, and select the wireless LAN adapter. Right-click the network adaptor and select 'Disable'. Then rightclick over the network adaptor and select 'Enable' after a short wait to check that the device is operating properly.
computer-to-computer (Ad Hoc) network is operating properly. Click Refresh to view the latest search result. Q9 Running Help file while running Profile Wizard in the wireless LAN program (PROSet) makes the PROSet window white. A It will be displayed properly when you finish the profile wizard. It dose not affect the program operation.
Games and Programs Related Q1 3D game is not executed, or some functions are not working. A Change the graphic setting of the game to '2D' or 'Software Renderer', then execute the program again. Q2 I launched a game right after installing it, and the game is not executed. A This problem may occur when the game is not compatible with Windows XP. Launch the game again, and it will be executed properly. Q3 The screen is displayed in reduced size when playing a game.
Q6 While running a game, + keys may not work or screen may not be displayed properly when the keys are pressed. A While running Direct3D game, display device configuration keys do not work to maintain the system stability. Since display device control varies depending on the type of display devices in some games, the screen may not displayed properly. Use + keys before starting a game. Do not press the keys while running a game.
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 CD. The drivers and programs included in the system software CD are listed in the D:\ReadMe.htm file. (Provided that the name of CD-ROM drive is "D".) Running the system software CD Insert the system software CD into the CD-ROM drive. The initial screen appears automatically.
Installing programs 1. In the initial screen, click Install programs. 2. Click Standard installation in the program installation screen (standard installation is recommended). x Standard installation: Installs and recovers programs to the state of shipment. x User installation: You can select the program installation location, and other options for the program installation.
Reinstalling Windows XP If the Windows XP does not operate properly due to an error in the system, or if you have replaced the hard disk drive, you can reinstall Windows XP using the system recovery CD. With the system recovery CD, you can reinstall Windows XP only. To return the system to the state of shipment, reinstall the device drivers and programs with the system software CD after reinstalling Windows XP with the system recovery CD.
3. The description for the standard installation appears. Click Yes. The installation starts, and the system will be restarted after a while. 4. After the system has restarted, the message ’Press any key to boot from CD’ appears. Do not press any key at this time. After a while the partition configuration screen appears. To not change the partition, press . What is partition configuration? Partition configuration is a function that devides the hard disk drive into one or several partitions.
If You Cannot Run Windows If you cannot run Windows, you have to boot the system with the system recovery CD, and reinstall Windows. If you boot the system from the system recovery CD, you can install Windows only with the user installation option. You cannot install with the standard installation option. 1. Insert the system recovery CD into the CD-ROM drive and start the computer. 2. If the following message appears on the screen, press any key from the keyboard. 3UHVV DQ\ NH\ WR ERRW IURP &' This
Specifications System Specification The following is the basic hardware specification for the purchased product. Variations may exist depending on the model type. Item Specification CPU Intel PentiumM 1.3~1.7 GHz Cache memory 1MB Main memory 128/256/512/1024 MB DDR SDRAM, 2 DDR socket Main Chipset Intel 855GM/ICH4M Remarks Maximum 2GB Hard disk drive (HDD) 2.5’’, UltraDMA 100, S.M.A.R.T 9.
Wireless LAN Specification Product Specification Item Physical Specifications Detailed Specifications Dimensions (Width X Height) 59.75 X 44.45 mm operation temperature and humidity Same as system operation Temperature: 0°C ~ 70°C Humidity: less than 85% Power Specification Network Specifications Power Saving Mode 135 mW Receiving Mode 1.0 W Transmission Mode 1.6 W Power 3.3V Compatibility IEEE802.11b standard (DSSS) Mini-PCI Rev.1.
Regulatory Notice for Channel Use in France The number of channels that can be used for wireless LAN differs from country to country. In France however, use only 4 channels (channel 10, 11, 12, 13) when using wireless networks. x Standard: IEEE 802.
Abbreviations A . . . . . . . . . Amperes AC . . . . . . . . Alternating current ACPI . . . . . . Advanced Configuration and Power management Interface APM . . . . . . Advanced Power Management ATA. . . . . . . AT attachment (refers to the hard-drive interface in an ATcompatible computer) ATAPI. . . . . AT attachment packet interface BBS . . . . . . . Bulletin board system BIOS . . . . . . Basic input/output system C . . . . . . . . . Centigrade CD . . . . . . . . Compact disc CD-ROM . .
ISA . . . . . . . Industry Standard Architecture KB . . . . . . . . Kilobytes kg . . . . . . . . . Kilograms LAN. . . . . . . Local-area network lb.. . . . . . . . . Pounds LBA . . . . . . . Logical block addressing LCD. . . . . . . Liquid-crystal display m . . . . . . . . . Meters mA . . . . . . . . Milliampere mAhr . . . . . . Milliampere hour MB. . . . . . . . Megabyte mm . . . . . . . millimeter MPEG . . . . . Motion Picture Experts Group MPU . . . . . . Microprocessor unit ms . . . . . . . .
Glossary AC adapter The AC (or alternating current) adapter regulates current coming into your computer from the wall outlet. The current at the wall outlet is alternating current and needs to be changed by the adapter to DC (direct current) before your computer can use it for power.
CardBus CardBus technology enables the computer to use 32-bit PC Cards. Hardware in the computer and the Windows operating system provide support for the 32-bit cards. The voltage of 32-bit cards (3.3 volts) is lower than that of 16-bit cards (5 volts). The 32-bit cards can transmit more data at a time than the 16-bit cards, thus increasing their speed. CMOS memory CMOS (complementary metal oxide semiconductor) memory is powered by the CMOS battery.
Hard drive Also called fixed disk. A hard drive is connected to the computer and can be installed or removed. Data written to a hard drive remains until it is overwritten or corrupted. The 2.5-inch hard drive in your computer was designed for use in a notebook computer. Because hard drives in notebook computers are smaller than those in desktop computers, their maximum storage capacity may be less than that of desktop hard drives.
PC Card PC Card stands for personal computer card. The Personal Computer Memory Card International Association (PCMCIA) defines the standards used to develop all PC Cards. PC Card types include: modems, Ethernet adapters, SCSI adapters, ATA cards, and memory cards. PC slot The PC slot is the hardware slot in the computer where the PC Card is placed. Pixel A pixel is an individual dot in a graphic displayed on your computer. The pixels are so close together that they look as though they are connected.
Shadow RAM A write-protected area of RAM that contains a copy of the BIOS. As the computer boots, the BIOS is copied from its permanent location in ROM to RAM. The BIOS can be executed much faster in RAM than in ROM. The BIOS remains in shadow RAM until you turn off the computer. TFT (thin film transistor) LCD A TFT LCD uses a separate transistor circuit to control each pixel. This technology provides the best resolution for an LCD screen. A TFT LCD is also sometimes called an active matrix LCD.
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