First edition (January 1999) Copyright 1999 Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. All rights are reserved, including those to reproduce this book or parts thereof in any form without permission in writing from Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. Samsung Electronics periodically changes the information in this manual; changes are incorporated into new editions. Samsung Electronics reserves the right to change product specifications without notice. Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd.
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 interference that may cause undesired operation. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Description of EUT Samsung M6000 Series Computers Model Numbers Samsung M6000 Series Computers International If your equipment has a CE Mark, please note the following International CE Mark information below.
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT. CAUTION The laser beam used by this CD-ROM drive unit can be harmful to the eyes. Do not attempt to open the unit. All service procedures should be performed by an authorized dealer or distributor. WARNING Never use any optical instruments in conjunction with this unit. To do so will greatly increase the hazard to your eyes. ADVARSEL USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING VED ÅBNING, NÅR SIKKERHEDSAFBRYDERE ER UDE AF FUNKTION. SE IKKE IND I STRÅLEN - HELLER IKKE MED OPTISKE INSTRUMENTER.
Important Safety Instruction Read all of these instructions, and save these instructions for later use. • Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. • Do not use this product near water. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product. • Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table.
• Do not attempt to disassemble the battery. If the battery is disassembled and the electrodes are exposed to outside, the battery may generate heat and smoke by chemical reaction. • Do not expose the battery to moisture or chemicals. • Charge the battery only as described in this document. • Do not short circuit the battery terminals as the resulting high currents can damage the battery. • The battery should not be used to power other products.
Contents Using Your Documentation ........................................................... 1 Opening the Online Manual ................................................................. 1 Getting Around in the Online Manual .................................................. 1 Using Hypertext Links in the Online Manual ....................................... 2 Special Features of the User’s Manual ............................................... 2 Using the Software User Documentation ......................
Connecting Peripheral Devices ................................................. 22 Connecting the Floppy Drive to the Floppy Connector ...................... 24 Using the SmartBay ........................................................................ 26 Using the Floppy Drive .................................................................. 28 Using the CD-ROM Drive .............................................................. 30 Using the Hard Drive ....................................................
Using System Security .................................................................. 57 System Passwords ............................................................................ 57 Creating a Password ......................................................................... 57 Deleting a Password ......................................................................... 58 Requiring a Boot Password ............................................................... 59 Locking the Hard Drive Boot Sector .
About Drivers and System Resources ................................... 80 Drivers ............................................................................................... 80 IRQs .................................................................................................. 80 Enabling the Infrared Port ................................................................. 81 Making Backup Disks ........................................................................ 82 Service Pack 3 for Windows NT ..
Using Your Documentation Congratulations on your purchase of an Samsung M6000 computer! Whether you are new to using a portable computer or are an experienced user, your Samsung M6000 documentation can help you get the most from your computer. To get up and running quickly, see your Samsung M6000 Quick Start. When you need more in-depth information, turn to your online Samsung M6000 User’s Manual.
Using Hypertext Links in the Online Manual Hypertext links are built into the online manual to take you quickly from one page of the manual to another. You can click on a hypertext link to go directly from the link to the topic connected to the link. When the screen cursor is on a hypertext link, the cursor changes from an open hand to a hand with a pointing index finger.
If you need to press two keys at the same time, the key names are shown joined by a plus sign. For example, means that you should press the Fn key and hold it and then press the F11 key. If you are new to using computers, see the Glossary. The Glossary explains general computing terms that are used in this manual and tells you about some of the differences between portable computers and desktop computers.
Introducing Your Computer Your Samsung M6000 computer is a lightweight portable computer that includes features to meet your computing needs at home or on the road. Figures 1 through 3 show you the features of your computer. LCD latch Mouse buttons LCD Speaker Touchpad Status lights Power button SmartBay™ (floppy drive shown) Microphone Speaker AC adapter connector Fan vent Hard drive compartment Kensington lock support Battery compartment Figure 1.
PS/2™ mouse and keyboard port Volume control Docking connector Parallel port Serial port Audio-line-out jack Microphone jack USB port Video port External Floppy connector Infrared port PC Card compartment Figure 2. Back View of Computer Memory module compartment Business card holder SmartBay latch Label showing part number and serial number Figure 3.
Using Your Computer for the First Time This section gives you detailed information on using your computer for the first time. Attaching the AC Adapter Your computer runs on power from the battery that came installed in the computer or from an electrical outlet. The first time that you use your computer, fully charge the battery by attaching the AC adapter to the computer and to an electrical outlet. All batteries lose their charge if they sit unused for an extended time period.
Adapter plug Battery charge light Power cord AC adapter Figure 4. Connecting the AC Adapter The battery starts charging as soon as you plug the AC adapter into an electrical outlet. The battery charges faster if the computer is turned off during charging. If the battery is fully depleted and the computer is turned off, the battery charges in about 3 hours. If the computer is turned on, the battery charges in about 6 hours. When the battery is charging, the battery charge light is amber.
The power light is on when the computer’s power is on. Power button Power light Figure 5. Turning On the Computer’s Power Understanding POST When you turn on your computer, a routine called POST automatically runs to test the computer components. The Samsung logo appears on the screen during POST, if you press the ESC key while the Samsung logo is displayed you will see several messages on the screen (see “Boot Menu” on page 54 for information on disabling the logo screen).
To adjust the brightness of the LCD: Press to increase the display brightness. Press to decrease the display brightness. Turning Off Your Computer If your computer has a Windows operating system, turn off your computer by performing the shutdown procedure described in this section. Otherwise, you may lose data. To turn off the computer: 1. Click Start on the taskbar. 2. Click Shut Down. 3. Select the shut down option. 4. Click OK or Yes.
Do not perform a cold boot unless your keyboard and touchpad have no effect and you cannot perform a warm boot. When you perform a cold boot, you lose data unless it was saved to a storage medium. To perform a warm (or soft) boot: 1. Click the Start button on the taskbar. 2. Click Shut Down. 3. Select Restart the Computer. 4. Click the Yes button. 5. Save your files if prompted. Your computer reboots.
Because a portable computer is small and has restricted air flow around components, it is more likely to overheat than a desktop computer. A fan inside your computer helps to eliminate some heat. Make sure the fan vent on the side of your computer is not blocked when you use the computer. (See Figure 1 on page 4 for the location of the vent.) Occasionally check the vent and remove any accumulated dust on the outside.
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. Make sure that the battery is charged or the AC adapter is easily accessible. You may be required to turn on the computer for airport security personnel. Be prepared to turn off the computer during take off and landing.
authorized Samsung service center for a replacement. Storing the Computer for Long Periods If possible, leave the AC adapter connected to the computer when the computer is not in use. This helps extend the life of the battery and keeps the battery fully charged. If you will not be using the computer for an extended period of time (a month or more), you should charge the battery until it is completely full. After you have done so, remove the battery from the unit.
Using the Keyboard Your computer has an 87/88-key keyboard (Figure 6). By pressing designated key combinations, you can have access to all the key functions of a full-sized keyboard. Function keys key Windows key Typewriter keys Windows keys Cursor-control keys Figure 6. Keyboard Although the layout of the keys on your computer’s keyboard is different from that on a desktop computer’s keyboard, the keyboard feels like a full-sized keyboard when you use it.
Function keys, when pressed together with the key, enable special functions. Cursor control keys move the cursor. They may perform other functions, depending on your software. Windows keys open Windows menus and perform other special functions. To clean the computer keyboard, use slightly damp cotton swabs. Scrub the keys and the surface around the keys. Do not allow liquid to drip into the keyboard or you may damage the keyboard.
Using Special Function Keys The key activates special functions when it is pressed in combination with another key. Table 1 shows the special key combinations. Table 1. Description of Special Function Keys Key Function Combination Print screen: In Windows 98 or Windows NT, takes a picture of the open screen and puts it on the clipboard. System request: Reserved for use in software programs. Speed: Enables and disables the Battery Power Saving mode.
KeyLock: Locks the keyboard and activates password protection. Type your password and press to unlock the keyboard. The key combination has no effect unless a password is enabled in System Setup. The Num Lock, Caps Lock, and Scroll Lock lights blink when the keyboard is locked. Mute: Turns the audio output on and off. Volume down: Decreases the audio volume. Volume up: Increases the audio volume.
Using the Touchpad Your computer is equipped with the SmartPoint™ touchpad, which is an integrated-pointing device that is used to perform standard mouse functions (Figure 8). The touchpad is an advanced and reliable pointing device that works with a touch of your finger. Touchpad Mouse buttons Figure 8. Touchpad To use the touchpad: Place your finger on the pad and move your finger in the direction you want the cursor to move.
For information on attaching and using another pointing device or keyboard with your computer, see “Connecting Peripheral Devices” on page 22.
Reading the System Status Lights System Status lights show the status of computer functions. The lights appear on the left edge of the computer (Figure 9). Table 2 describes the meaning of the lights. Figure 9.
Table 2. System Status Lights Icon Function of Light Power light: Light is on when the computer’s power is on. The light blinks once every second when the battery is low. The light blinks once every three seconds when the system is in rest mode. Num Lock light: Light is on when the embedded numeric keypad is activated. See “Using the Numeric Keypad” on page 15 for a description of the keypad. Caps Lock light: Light is on when the caps lock function is activated.
Connecting Peripheral Devices The connectors on your computer enable you to attach peripheral devices to the computer (Figure 10). Turn off your computer before you connect a peripheral device. Connecting a peripheral device with your computer turned on may seriously damage the device or your computer. PS/2 Mouse and keyboard port Audio-line-out jack Microphone jack Docking connector Parallel port Serial port Video port Floppy connector USB port Figure 10.
Table 3. Connecting Peripheral Devices Icon Connector Audio-line-out jack: Connect stereo headphones or speakers to this jack. Speakers connected to this jack override the onboard speakers. Microphone jack: Connect an external microphone to this jack. A microphone connected to this jack overrides the internal microphone. USB port: Connect USB devices to this port. USB input/output devices include keyboards, pointing devices, and monitors.
Connecting the Floppy Drive to the Floppy Connector Some M6000 computers ship from the factory with both a floppy drive and a CD-ROM drive included. These systems also ship with a floppy cable. Turn off your computer before you install or remove devices from the SmartBay or connect or disconnect the floppy cable and drive. To use the floppy drive and the CD-ROM drive at the same time, install the CD-ROM drive in the SmartBay. Then attach the floppy drive to the external floppy connector.
The cable bead is close to the computer, not the floppy drive. If the cable does not fit easily, do not force it. Make sure you have the correct end of the cable going to the computer and to the floppy drive. To remove the cable: 1. Press in and hold the tabs on the side of each cable connector. 2. Pull the cable connectors away from the floppy drive and the computer.
Using the SmartBay Your computer includes the SmartBay™, a peripheral bay that can hold one of the following devices: Floppy drive: shipped installed in your computer. CD-ROM drive: shipped with some M6000 Series computers. Optional secondary hard drive: available as an option for your computer. Make sure that the computer’s power is off before you remove or install a device in the SmartBay. To remove a device from the SmartBay: 1. Turn the computer’s power off. 2.
1. Turn the computer’s power off. 2. Place the device into the bay. 3. Push the device in until it is flush with the chassis. 4. Push down on the SmartBay latch until the latch snaps into place. Your computer’s operating system automatically recognizes the device in the SmartBay and configures your computer accordingly.
Using the Floppy Drive The computer comes with a removable 1.44-MB, 3.5-inch, highdensity floppy drive, which can read, write to, and format the following disks: A high-density, 3.5-inch disk, which stores 1.44 MB of data. A double-density, 3.5-inch disk, which stores 720 KB of data. The floppy drive in your portable computer is smaller but more power-efficient than a floppy drive in a desktop computer.
To protect the data on your floppy disks, follow these guidelines: Keep disks away from excessive heat, direct sunlight, and liquids. Keep magnets and any device that contains a magnet (like the telephone) away from your disks. Magnetic fields can destroy the information on a disk. Do not write directly on a label on your disk; instead, write on a disk label first and attach the label to the disk. Make copies of all your important disks.
Using the CD-ROM Drive Some M6000 Series computers ship from the factory with a CD-ROM drive included. The CD-ROM drive fits into the computer’s SmartBay. For information on installing the CD-ROM drive, see “Using the SmartBay” on page 26. Compact discs are designed so that you can easily insert one into the computer when you need it, and then remove it: 1. Press the button on the CD-ROM drive, and the tray slides out. (Do not lean on the tray; it does not support much weight.) 2.
The name of the CD-ROM drive is the letter following the letter assigned to your last hard drive. For instance, if you have one hard drive with only one hard drive partition, the hard drive is drive C and the CD-ROM drive is drive D. If necessary, you can use the emergency eject button to open the CDROM drive. To use the emergency eject button, turn the computer’s power off and insert a small object, like a bent paperclip, into the hole to press the button.
Play Stop Eject Figure 15. CD Player Window 2. Click the Stop button in the CD Player Window. 3. Click the Eject button on the CD Player window or press the button on your CD-ROM drive. The drive tray opens and you can remove the disc from the CD-ROM drive. For more information on playing compact discs, see the Help menu in the CD Player window.
Using the Hard Drive Your computer includes a removable IDE 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. Although the storage capacity of hard drives varies according to model, any hard drive holds much more than a floppy disk does. Also, the computer reads and works with a hard drive more rapidly than with a floppy disk. Once information is saved on a hard drive, it remains there until it is overwritten.
Removing the Hard Drive To prevent loss of data and damage to the disk, do not remove the hard drive while the computer’s power is on and do not drop or jar the hard drive. To remove the hard drive from the computer: 1. If you are installing a new hard drive, backup the application and data files on the old hard drive before removing it from the computer. 2. Turn the computer’s power off. 3. Close the LCD panel, and turn the computer over so that the bottom of the unit faces up. 4.
2. Slide the new drive into the hard drive compartment. Make sure the drive is pushed back as far as it will go. 3. Install the screw that holds the hard drive in place. 4. If you intend to use save to disk mode, see “Creating a Save to Disk Partition” on page 65. 5. Format your drive and reinstall your files.
Using the Battery Your computer uses a smart rechargeable lithium-ion battery pack for power when the AC adapter is not attached to an electrical outlet. Charging the Battery Your computer’s battery starts charging automatically when you connect the AC adapter to the computer. If the computer is off, the battery charges faster than if the computer’s power is on.
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. Safely Using the AC Adapter and Batteries Follow these guidelines to safely use the AC adapter and batteries: Turn your equipment off and unplug the AC adapter if you accidentally: – Expose the equipment to liquid. – Drop, jar, or damage the computer. Use only Samsung-approved AC adapters and automobile and airline adapters.
3. Slide the battery compartment cover straight up and off the computer (Figure 17). Tab Bottom of computer Tab Figure 17. Removing the Battery Pack 4. Grasp the plastic tab on the battery and pull the battery out of the compartment. To reinstall the battery pack: 1. Turn the computer’s power off. 2. Close the LCD panel and turn the computer over so the bottom of the unit faces up. 3. Slide the battery pack into the compartment. Make sure the battery is fully inserted into the compartment. 4.
Battery life estimates are subject to variation. The actual life of your battery may be less than the estimates given in the documentation. You can monitor the charge of the battery pack installed in your computer through the battery gauge. Using the Battery Gauge You can display the battery gauge while you are in any program. Press to display the battery gauge on the LCD (Figure 18). Figure 18.
battery for 10 minutes before you check the battery gauge. Using the Main Battery Lights There are four battery status lights on the main battery that indicate if the main battery is charging and the amount of battery charge remaining. To see how much charge remains in the main battery, remove the battery (See “Removing and Installing the Battery” on page 37 for more information.) and press the battery status button. Each light indicates a 25 percent charge.
Battery Warnings Your computer gives you the following low-battery warnings (Table 4). Table 4. Battery Warnings Warnings Condition Action to Take The computer beeps 5 times (low-pitched beeps). In Windows 98, a battery-low warning appears on screen. Battery low: The battery charge is about 10 percent. Approximately 5–10 minutes of battery charge is left. Save your work. Use the AC adapter to power the computer or turn off the computer and install a fully charged battery.
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 battery-maintained memory (CMOS memory) that saves the information even when the computer’s power is turned off. When your computer is turned back on, your computer is configured with the values found in this memory. Run System Setup if you get a message prompting you to run the program.
Starting System Setup To start System Setup, turn on your computer and then press 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.
Moves the cursor forward through the cells for a highlighted field. If the field has only one cell, the key moves the cursor down to the next field. Moves the cursor backward through the cells for a highlighted field. If the field has only one cell, the key combination moves the cursor up to the previous field. Moves the cursor to the field at the top of the window. Moves the cursor to the field at the bottom of the window.
If your computer will not boot after you have changed settings in System Setup and exited the program, reboot and press to reenter System Setup. Once in System Setup, you can try to change the values that caused your computer boot to fail. If the problem persists, press to load the default values. Main Menu When you open System Setup, the Main menu appears. You can make changes to your computer’s basic system configuration from this menu. The fields displayed in this menu are described below.
After you make your selections from this submenu, press the key to exit back to the Main menu. You do not need to configure the drive that came with your computer. Before attempting to configure a hard drive, make sure you have the configuration information supplied by the manufacturer of the hard drive. Incorrect drive settings can cause your computer to malfunction. Each IDE adapter field calls up a submenu. The following fields are found in the submenu: Type: Configures the hard drive type.
Multi-Sector Transfers: Sets the number of sectors per block to the highest number supported by the drive. Configuration options are Disabled (default), 2 Sectors, 4 Sectors, 8 Sectors, and 16 Sectors. LBA Mode Control: Enables or disables 28-bit addressing of the hard drive, without regard for cylinders, heads, and sectors. Note that enabling this field may decrease the access speed of the hard drive. The default is Disabled. 32 Bit I/O: Enables or disables 32-Bit I/O.
Plug & Play O/S: Enables you to set the parameters for peripheral ports. Set this field to No if your computer uses an operating system that is not plug and play compliant, such as Windows NT. With an operating system that is not plug and play compliant, you manually change the settings for the COM1, COM2, and LPT ports. The BIOS will recognize the new settings. Windows 98 automatically configures the ports regardless of the setting of this field.
Serial port A: Configures serial port A. The options for this field are Enabled (default) and Disabled. If you set this field to Enabled, you can set the Base I/O Address field to 3F8 IRQ4 (default), 2F8 IRQ3, 3E8 IRQ4, or 2E8 IRQ3. When the field is set to Enabled, the computer’s operating system uses the default configuration or the configuration you choose. If you select Disabled, you free up an IRQ for use by another device. Infrared port: Configures the infrared port.
The submenu fields are: Memory Cache: Enables (default) or disables your computer’s (level 2) cache memory. Normally, do not disable the cache memory unless a program’s documentation specifies that the computer cache memory must be disabled. Cache Memory Region: Enables or disables (default) caching of shadowed option ROMs in the following regions: CC00CFFF, D000-D3FF, D400-D7FF and D800-DBFF Local Bus IDE adapter: Enables the integrated IDE local bus adapters. Options are Enabled (default) and Disabled.
Set Supervisor Password:.* Enables you to set the supervisor password to control access to the System Setup utility. See “Creating a Password” on page 57 for instructions on setting a password. Password on boot: Determines whether the computer prompts for a password when starting up. The options are Enabled and Disabled. A supervisor password must be set before you can enable this option. Fixed disk boot sector:.
Weekly: When you start your computer for the first time each week (after Sunday), the prompt appears. Monthly: When you start your computer for the first time each month, the system backup prompt appears. Disabled: The prompt never appears. This is the default setting. For a Daily, Weekly, or Monthly prompt to be accurate, System Date in the Main menu must be set to the current date.
specify a Standby Timeout delay time of from 1 to 16 minutes. The default is 1 Minute. Suspend Mode: Specifies the type of suspend mode your computer enters: Suspend (default): Saves power by turning off the microprocessor and DMA clocks, video, and all controllable peripheral devices. Some power is still used when your system is in this mode. This suspend mode is also known as suspend to RAM. Save To Disk: Provides the greatest power-saving capabilities by essentially turning off your computer.
cells. Use the hyphen key <-> or bar to decrease or increase the numbers. You must set this option if you enable Resume On Time. Boot Menu The Boot menu enables you to select a boot device and set boot options. QuietBoot Mode: Enables the Samsung logo screen during POST. The options are Enabled (default) and Disabled. To view the POST screen during boot choose Disabled. QuickBoot Mode: Enables certain diagnostics to be skipped during POST and the system boots faster.
inserted in the CD-ROM drive, the computer will attempt to boot from the floppy drive and then the hard drive. Exit Menu Select Exit from the menu bar to display the Exit menu. Pressing does not exit this menu. You must select one of the options from this menu or a menu bar item to exit this menu. Exit Saving Changes: Enables you to exit System Setup and saves your changes.
to save changes and remain in System Setup. Choose No and press to discard changes and remain in System Setup. Battery Calibration: Enables you to discharge the system battery completely for a more accurate battery level detection. This option only works with the SMART battery.
Using System Security This section describes the security options provided with your computer. 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.
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 after you have typed your password. The computer prompts you to reenter your password for verification. 7. Type your password again and press . A message appears telling you that the changes have been saved. Press again to return to the Security menu. 8. Press to go to the Exit menu. 9.
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, see “Security Menu” on page 50. Locking the Hard Drive Boot Sector If you have an supervisor password, you can lock the hard drive boot sector to protect against viruses or alterations.
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, LCD panel, and other components. Power-management options slow down or shut off system components when the components are not being used. Power management slows down system performance. Your computer runs fastest with the AC adapter attached, when no power management is in effect.
Standby Mode The Standby Timeout field in System Setup enables you to specify the time period that the computer can remain idle (no user input or disk activity) before the computer enters standby mode. You can disable this option by selecting Off, or you can specify a Standby Timeout delay time of from 1 to 16 minutes. In standby mode, the system and video memory and the video controller slow down.
in this mode. If you leave your computer in power on suspend for several days without the AC adapter attached, the computer’s battery will discharge. Save To Disk: This mode provides the greatest power-saving capabilities by essentially turning off your computer. In this mode, all system logic (except for your computer wakeup circuitry and battery charger) is turned off. During save to disk mode, the DRAM and video memory are saved to the hard drive and are restored when your computer resumes operation.
if your computer cannot resume normal operation because of a low battery charge. When your computer is in power on suspend or save to disk mode, do not connect or remove any devices (including PC Cards or memory modules) because you may damage the computer or resume to full power may fail. If a floppy disk is in the floppy drive, do not remove it or switch it with another disk. However, you can plug in the AC adapter if the resume to full power fails because of a low battery charge.
easy way to work with these two fields is to set the resume time to 0 in System Setup and set the actual resume time that you desire in PowerProfiler. To enable your computer to resume from suspend on a modem ring, enable the Resume on Modem field in System Setup and the same field in PowerProfiler. PowerProfiler maintains the accuracy of the system clock when the computer resumes from suspend mode.
Creating a Save to Disk Partition The hard drive shipped in your computer has a save to disk partition in which data from system and video memory is stored during save to disk mode. The partition is the maximum size needed for your computer and supports system memory of 256 MB. You can add memory modules to your computer without changing the size of the partition.
2. Turn off the computer, remove your old hard drive, and insert the new one into your computer. (See “Using the Hard Drive” on page 33 for instructions.) 3. If you have a CD-ROM drive, install the CD-ROM drive in the SmartBay and attach the floppy drive to the external floppy connector. (See “Using the SmartBay” on page 26 and see “Connecting the Floppy Drive to the Floppy Connector” on page 24 for instructions.) 4.
If you have a CD-ROM drive, insert your restore CD in the CD-ROM drive and start the computer. Follow the directions included with the restore CD to restore your operating system and factory-installed programs. If you do not have a CD-ROM drive, restore your applications from the backup floppy disks you created. 13. Reinstall any data files that you backed up. If you do not intend to use the save to disk mode, you can delete the save to disk partition on an Samsung hard drive using PHDISK /delete.
Changing the Video Configuration Your computer includes a TFT or active-matrix screen. The capabilities of the screen plus the video drivers installed on the computer determine the quality of the image your LCD can display. The following sections describe the display capabilities of your computer. Resolution and Color Depth The resolution of the LCD is the sharpness of the image it can display. Resolution is measured by the number of pixels (individual dots) displayed on the entire screen.
Table 7. Video Driver Capabilities Software Drivers Windows 98 Windows NT® 4.0 Resolution Supported Number of Colors 512x384, 640x350, 640x400, 640x480, 720x480, 800x600, 864x480, 1024x600, 1024x768, 1152x864, 1280x1024, 1600x1200 256 512x384, 640x350, 640x400, 640x480, 720x480, 800x600, 864x480, 1024x600, 1024x768, 1152x864, 1280x1024, 1600x1200 65,536 512x384, 640x350, 640x400, 640x480, 720x480, 800x600, 864x480, 1024x600, 1024x768, 1152x864, 1280x1024 16.
in Windows NT). If you wish, you can adjust the display settings by selecting a monitor type: 1. Click the Start button on the Windows 98 taskbar. 2. Select Settings. 3. Click Control Panel. The Control Panel window appears. 4. Double-click the Display icon. The Display Properties window appears. 5. Click the Settings tab. The Settings screen appears. 6. Click the Advanced Properties button. The Advanced Properties screen appears. 7. Click the Monitor tab. 8. Click the Change button.
2. Select Settings. 3. Click Control Panel. The Control Panel window appears. 4. Double-click the Display icon. The Display Properties window appears. 5. Click the Settings tab. The Settings screen appears. 6. To change the color depth, click the arrow next to Color palette and select the color depth you want. 7. To change the resolution, click and drag the knob under the Screen area until you select the resolution you want. 8. Click the OK button. 9. Follow the prompts that appear on the screen.
Working with PC Cards By installing PC Cards, you can add functions to your portable computer similar to those found on add-in boards for desktop computers. Available PC Cards include: Input/output, such as modem, network, pager, video capture, and SCSI cards. Storage, such as hard drive cards. Combo cards, such as a combination modem and network card. Your computer includes the following PC Card support: Two PC-Card slots: You can install Type I, II, or III cards in the slots.
Maintaining PC Cards To maintain your PC Cards, follow these guidelines: Keep cards away from excessive heat, direct sunlight, and liquids. Do not drop, bend, flex, or crush cards when handling. Keep dust, magnets, and static electricity away from PC Cards. When a card is not in use, carry it in its protective carrying case. Some PC Cards include cables that extend from the back of the cards. Be careful not to bend or put excessive strain on these cables.
Eject button PC Card Figure 19. Inserting a PC Card Windows 98 Windows 98 automatically assigns computer resources (such as communication ports and memory addresses) to a PC Card installed in your computer. For further information on configuring a PC Card in Windows 98, see the index entry PC card in the Windows Help. Windows 98 also handles power management for PC Cards.
successfully assigns system resources to your card, the computer beeps twice. If CardWizard cannot automatically configure your PC Card, the computer beeps once and a message appears telling you that the card has not been configured. Click the Wizard button on the CardWizard window. CardWizard then analyzes why the card was not configured and fixes the problem or gives you information to help fix the problem.
For more information on using the CardWizard program, see the CardWizard Help.
Updating the System BIOS Your computer uses flash BIOS, which enables you to update the BIOS easily from a floppy disk. If Samsung releases a BIOS update for your computer, copy the disk image to your hard drive from The Samsung Web site: http://www.samsungpc.com/ Performing the BIOS Update Before performing the BIOS update, please note the following rules: Do not interrupt the power while updating the BIOS.
5. Type the path to the extract utility. The utility is in the BIOS update files you copied to the hard drive. 6. Click the OK button. 7. Follow the instructions on the screen to make your BIOS update disk. 8. Leave the disk in the computer and suspendart the computer. 9. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the BIOS update. 10.
Troubleshooting the BIOS Update If the flash BIOS update was not successful, make sure that You have the right update BIOS for your machine. You have completely inserted the disk into the floppy drive. The BIOS update disk has not been damaged or corrupted. The AC adapter is not connected. Then try the BIOS update again. If the problem continues, contact your authorized Samsung reseller.
About Drivers and System Resources This section gives you basic information about drivers and system IRQs. Drivers A driver is a program that enables the operating system to work with a hardware device. Your computer includes drivers for the audio, video, infrared, touchpad, keyboard, CD-ROM drive, hard drive, floppy drive, and PC Card controller. When you add a device to your computer, such as a printer, you install a driver for that device. Different drivers are used by different operating systems.
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Make sure the Infrared port field in System Setup is set to 2F8, IRQ 3. The field is in the Advanced Menu under I/O Device Configuration. The receiving device must be positioned properly. There must be no more than three feet of distance between the computer’s infrared port and the receiving infrared device. The sending and receiving devices need to be on the same level vertically. Place them on the same table if possible.
The version of SP3 on your computer’s hard drive includes the correct video driver for your system. If possible, always install this version on your computer. To install SP3: 1. Run the executable file. On your computer’s hard drive this file is located at D:\SP3\I386\update. 2. Follow the instructions on the screen with these exceptions: a. When you are prompted to overwrite the uninstall directory, click the Yes button. b. When a prompt identifies your pcmcia.
6. Click the Have disk button. If the driver is on a floppy disk insert it into the floppy drive or if you want to use the origianl factory driver insert the Samsung Restore CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. Click the Browse button and locate driver you want to install. Click the OK button. The following line appears under the Display option: ATI Technologies Inc. 3D Rage LT Pro. 7. Click OK. The Third-Party Driver window appears. 8. Click Yes. The driver is copied.
Troubleshooting If you ever have difficulty running your computer, follow these steps: 1. Consult the following sections for advice on how to handle system problems. 2. If you have an internet connection, visit the Samsung Web site: http://www.samsungpc.com Updates on your system and other Samsung products are periodically added to the Web site. 3.
Operating Problems This section tells you what to do if you have problems running your computer. If any problem persists after you take corrective action, contact your reseller for assistance. The computer does nothing when you turn it on. Has the battery run down? Connect the AC adapter or auto/airline adapter to get power and recharge the battery. Try turning on the computer again. The computer is not behaving as expected.
Battery power seems to run out faster than expected. If you are running the computer from the battery rather than the AC adapter, make sure that you set the Battery Power Saving Mode field in System Setup to Non-Turbo. This setting enables the microprocessor and the hard drive to slow down when the computer is idle. You can also enable other power-saving options through System Setup.
Infrared Problems If your computer’s operating system is Windows 98, you can enable and use the infrared port. If you are unable to transfer files with the infrared port, check the following: The receiving device must be positioned properly. There must be no more than three feet of distance between the computer’s infrared port and the receiving infrared device. The sending and receiving devices need to be on the same level vertically. Place them on the same table if possible.
Using Options You can order the following options for your Samsung M6000 Series computer from your authorised Samsung reseller: An extra AC adapter. An auto/airline adapter that enables you to charge the computer’s battery and operate the computer while in an automobile or an airplane. An extra battery pack. An upgraded hard drive. Optional hard drives are available to fit in the hard drive compartment or the SmartBay.
Auto/Airline Adapter The auto/airline adapter enables you to power your computer and charge the computer battery In an automobile, through the +12 volt cigarette lighter socket. In an airplane that is equipped with a portable computer connector (Figure 20). Cap Top of adapter casing Light Release button Figure 20. Auto/Airline Adapter Portable computer connectors on airplanes differ. You may need to remove the top of the adapter casing to use the adapter on certain airplanes.
Contact your airline for information on using an airline adapter on your flight. To use the adapter: 1. Plug the adapter cable into the AC adapter connector on the computer. 2. Connect the adapter to the cigarette lighter socket or the portable computer connector on the airplane. The light on the adapter is green when the adapter is working properly. The light may be red for a few seconds when you first plug in the adapter or while you use the adapter. This is normal.
Battery Pack You can order another lithium-ion battery pack for your computer. See “Using the Battery” on page 36 for information on the battery. Hard Drives You can order optional hard drives for your system. A hard drive can be installed in the hard-drive compartment to replace your existing hard drive or you can order a hard drive that fits in the SmartBay. See “Installing a Hard Drive” on page 34 for information on installing a new drive in the hard-drive compartment.
Before handling a memory module, discharge any static electricity by touching a grounded surface or using a grounding wrist strap. Do not insert objects with conductive material, such as metal screwdrivers or graphite pencils, into the memory-module compartment. Installing a Memory Module Handle memory modules carefully. Hold them only by the edges. To install a memory module: 1. Turn the computer over so that the bottom faces up. 2.
pull on the metal part of the tabs, or you may damage the tabs. a. Pull the tabs on the connector slot outward slightly, until the edge of the memory module pops up (Figure 22). Tabs Figure 22. Removing a Memory Module b. Hold the memory module by the edges and pull it forward out of the compartment. 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 until the connectors are fully engaged (Figure 23).
7. Push down on the edge of the memory module until the module snaps into place. Figure 23. Installing a Memory Module 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. 10. Turn on the computer and perform a complete POST to check the memory integrity.
Battery Cradle The external battery cradle enables you to charge the computer battery outside of the computer. To charge a battery in the battery cradle: 1. Insert the battery into the cradle, contact end first (Figure 27): Figure 24. Battery Cradle 2. Attach the computer AC adapter to the connector at the back of the cradle, and plug the other end of the adapter into a grounded electrical outlet. The indicator light on the cradle is green when the cradle’s power is on.
batteries in the battery cradle for a long time. Otherwise the battery or the battery cradle may be damaged. External Numeric Keypad The external numeric keypad has the same features as the integrated keypad. The external keypad plugs into the PS/2 mouse and keyboard port. CD-ROM Drive and Floppy Cable If your system did not ship with a CD-ROM drive included, you can order a drive and a floppy cable. See “Using the SmartBay” on page 26 for directions on installing the CD-ROM drive.
Specifications Table 9 gives the specifications for your computer. Table 9. System Specifications Dimension System with 12.1” TFT LCD Width 12.1 in (30.9 cm) Height 1.65 in (4.2 cm) Length 9.5 in (24.1 cm) Weight (with floppy drive and battery installed) 6.20 lbs (2.81Kg) LCD viewing area (12.1 TFT) 9.7 x 7.2 in (246 x 184.5 mm) System with 13.3” TFT LCD Width 12.1 in (30.9 cm) Height 1.65 in (4.2 cm) * 1.85 in (4.7 cm) ** Length 9.6 in (24.5 cm) * 9.5 in (24.
Environment Ambient temperature, operating 41o–95o F (5o–35oC) Ambient temperature, storage 14o–112o F (-10o–44o C) Relative humidity (noncondensing), operating 20–80% Relative humidity (noncondensing), storage 15–95% Altitude, operating 0 to 8,000 ft (0 to 2,348 m) Altitude, storage 0 to 40,000 ft (0 to 12,192 m) Shock, operating 10 G for 11 ms half sine Shock, nonoperating 60 G for 11 ms half sine Smart Lithium-Ion Battery Weight 0.84 lbs (0.38 Kg) Nominal open circuit voltage 10.
Abbreviations Your M6000 Series documentation uses the following abbreviations: A . . . . . . . . . .Amperes AC . . . . . . . .Alternating current APM . . . . . . .Advanced Power Management ATA . . . . . . .AT attachment (refers to the hard-drive interface in an AT-compatible computer) BBS. . . . . . . .Bulletin board system BIOS. . . . . . .Basic input/output system C . . . . . . . . . .Centigrade CD . . . . . . . .Compact disc CD-ROM . . .Compact disc read-only memory cm . . . . . . . . .Centimeters COM .
Hz . . . . . . . . .Hertz IDE . . . . . . . .Integrated drive electronics in. . . . . . . . . .Inches I/O . . . . . . . .Input/Output IrDA . . . . . . .Infrared Data Association IRQ. . . . . . . .Interrupt request line Kb/sec. . . . . .Kilobits per second KB . . . . . . . .Kilobytes kg . . . . . . . . .Kilograms LAN . . . . . . .Local-area network lbs . . . . . . . . .Pounds LBA . . . . . . .Logical block addressing LCD . . . . . . .Liquid-crystal display m. . . . . . . . . .Meters mA . . . . . . . .
SVGA . . . . . .Super video graphics array TFT . . . . . . .Thin-film transistor USB . . . . . . .Universal serial bus V . . . . . . . . . .Volt VAC . . . . . . .Voltage alternating current VCC . . . . . . .Voltage collector current VDC . . . . . . .Voltage direct current VGA . . . . . . .Video graphics array whr . . . . . . . .Watt hour XGA . . . . . . .
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. BIOS BIOS stands for basic input/output system. The BIOS is software (often called firmware) that is independent of any operating system.
time required for the microprocessor to get the data it needs from the main memory by storing recently accessed data in the cache. CardBus CardBus technology enables the computer to use 32-bit PC Cards. Hardware in the computer and the Windows 98 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.
copies without accessing the disk. This, in turn, speeds up the performance of the application. A cache is a buffer for transferring disk sectors in and out of RAM. Data stored in a disk cache is a copy of data already stored on the physical disk. DMA (direct memory access) A method of transferring data from a device to memory without having the data pass through the microprocessor. Using DMA can speed up system performance. Floppy disk A removable disk, also called floppy or diskette.
phosphor dots on the back of the screen. The phosphor dots light up to show the image. LCDs use a liquid-crystal solution between two sheets of polarizing material. Electric current passing through the liquid aligns the crystals so that light can or cannot pass through them, creating an image. MB 1,024 kilobytes. Megabit 1,048,576 bits or about 128 kilobytes. Operating system A program that supervises the computer's operation, including handling I/O.
POST POST stands for power-on self-test. POST is a test performed by the computer whenever you turn on the power. POST checks system integrity. RAM (random access memory) The computer's system memory, including conventional and extended memory. You can write to and read from RAM. Information stored in RAM is temporary, and is erased when the system is turned off. Refresh rate The refresh rate is the rate at which the image on the LCD screen is rewritten to the screen.
RGB A color model generally used by display devices. Colors are described as a mixture of Red, Blue and Green. 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. Zoomed video Zoomed video technology enables zoom video PC Card to transfer data directly from the card to video and audio systems without going through the microprocessor.
Recording the Computer Hardware Configuration In the spaces provided, write the System Setup program settings. If your computer ever loses configuration information, you can enter the information from this section into System Setup to restore it. MAIN MENU Diskette A: Not Installed 1.44/1.
Fast PIO 3 Fast PIO 4 FPIO 3 / DMA 1 FPIO 4 / DMA 2 Ultra DMA: Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled MEMORY CACHE SUBMENU Memory Cache: Cache Memory Region: CC00-CFFF: D000-D3FF: D400-D7FF: D800-DBFF: Disabled Write Through Write Protect Write Back Disabled Write Through Write Protect Write Back Disabled Write Through Write Protect Write Back Disabled Write Through Write Protect Write Back ADVANCED MENU Plug & Play O/S: Yes No PS/2 Mouse: Enabled Disabled Dual Mouse Mode: Ena
3E8, IRQ 4 Mode: 2E8, IRQ 3 FIR DMA Channel: Parallel port: DMA 1 Enabled Mode: DMA 3 Disabled Bi-directional Auto Output only EPP ECP Base I/O address: 378, IRQ 7 378, IRQ 5 278, IRQ 7 278, IRQ 5 3BC, IRQ 7 DMA Channel: DMA 1 3BC, IRQ 5 DMA 2 DMA 3 Floppy Disk Controller: Enabled Disabled Auto USB Device: Enabled Disabled Auto I/O DEVICE CONFIGURATION SUBMENU Sound: Enabled Disabled Base I/O address: MPU I/O address: Interupt: 220-22F 240-24F 260-26F 280-28F 300-301
SECURITY MENU Password on boot: Enabled Disabled Fixed disk boot sector: Normal Write Protect Diskette access: User Supervisor Virus check reminder: Daily Weekly Monthly Weekly Monthly Disabled System backup reminder: Daily Disabled POWER MENU Power Savings Mode: Max. Power Savings Disabled Battery Power Saving Mode: Max.
BOOT MENU QuietBoot Mode: Enabled Disabled QuickBoot Mode: Enabled Disabled Floppy Check: Enabled Disabled Summary Screen: Enabled Disabled BOOT DEVICE PRIORITY SUBMENU Boot option 1:________________________ Boot option 2:________________________ Boot option 3:________________________ Samsung M6000 User’s Manual Recording the Computer Hardware Configuration 113
Index Numerics 32 Bit I/O field 47 A Abbreviations 100 AC adapter 103 optional 89 using 6 Adjusting brightness 8, 17 contrast 8, 17 display 8 Advanced menu, System Setup 47 Auto Suspend Timeout field 53 Auto/airline adapter 90 B Backing up software 82 Backlight keys 16 Backup Utility 65 Battery charging 6, 96 CMOS (complementary metaloxide semiconductor) 87 conserving power 52 disposing of 37 main 40 Main Battery Lights 40 monitoring charge 39 optional 92 safety 37 status button, main battery 40 status li
8-bit 68 16-bit 68 24-bit 68 32-bit 68 depth 70 COM port 104 Configuring computer 42 video features 68 Connecting peripheral devices 22 Contrast adjustment keys 9, 17 Conventional memory 104 CRT/LCD keys 16 Cursor control keys 15 Cylinders field 46 D Deleting save to disk partition 67 device 54 Disassembly warning 10 Disc 104 Discard Changes field 55 Disk 104 Disk cache 105 Disk sector 107 Diskette A field 45 Diskette access field 51 Display adjusting 8 changing 16 Display Control field 48 Disposing of bat
G Glossary 103 H Hard drive 105 configuring 45 installing 34 locking the boot sector 59 optional drive for SmartBay 92 partitions 33 removing 34 using 33 Hardware specifications 98 Heads field 46 I Icons port 23 status lights 20 Infrared port field 49 Infrared, troubleshooting 88 Installing hard drive 34 main battery 37 PC Card 73 peripheral devices 22 Smartbay devices 26 IRQ (interrupt request line) 80, 105 I/O Device Configuration Menu 48 I/O (input/output) 105 K Keyboard locking 17, 59 using 14 L Lar
Passwords for floppy drive 59 on boot 59 overview 57 PC Card 16-bit 72 32-bit 72 CardBus 72, 104 CardWizard 75 definition 106 installing 73 maintaining 73 removing 73 slot 106 stopping in CardWizard 75 suspend mode 75 troubleshooting 87 types 72 using 72 Windows 98 74 zoomed video 72, 108 Peripheral devices, connecting 22 Pixel 68, 106 Plug and play 106 Plug & Play O/S field 48 Port icons 23 POST (power-on self-test) 107 beep codes 8 screen messages 8 Power button 8 Power light 21 Power management features
Security features 57 Security Menu, System Setup 50 Serial port A field 49 Set Supervisor Password field 51 Set User Password field 50 Shadow RAM (random access memory) 107 Shutting down the computer 9 SMART Monitoring 47 SmartBay, using 26 Software backing up 82 documentation 3 Speed keys 16 Spills, handling 12 Standby mode setting timeout for 53 using 61 Standby Timeout field 52, 53 Starting System Setup 43 Storing the computer 13 Summary screen field 54 Suspend keys 17 Suspend mode entering 17 precaution
W Windows 98 accessing online manual 1 keys 15 Microsoft Backup Utility 65 PC Card 74 Samsung M6000 User’s Manual Windows NT accessing online manual 1 Backup Utility 65 PC Card 75 Z Zoomed video 72, 108 Index 119
