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Important Safety Information Safety Instructions Your system is designed and tested to meet the latest standards for safety of information technology equipment. However, to ensure safe use of this product, it is important that the safety instructions marked on the product and in the documentation are followed. Always follow these instructions to help guard against personal injury and damage to your system.
Care During Use • Do not walk on the power cord or allow anything to rest on it. • Do not spill anything on the system. The best way to avoid spills is to not eat or drink near your system. • Some products have a replaceable CMOS battery on the system board. There is • • a danger of explosion if the CMOS battery is replaced incorrectly. Replace the battery with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Laser Safety All systems equipped with CD or DVD drives comply with the appropriate safety standards, including IEC 825. The laser devices in these components are classified as “Class 1 Laser Products” under a US Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Radiation Performance Standard. Should the unit ever need servicing, contact an authorized service location.
Regulatory Compliance Statements Wireless Guidance Low power, Radio LAN type devices (radio frequency (RF) wireless communication devices), operating in the 2.4 GHz Band, may be present (embedded) in your notebook system. The following section is a general overview of considerations while operating a wireless device. Additional limitations, cautions, and concerns for specific countries are listed in the specific country sections (or country group sections).
In environments where the risk of interference to other devices or services is harmful or perceived as harmful, the option to use a wireless device may be restricted or eliminated. Airports, Hospitals, and Oxygen or flammable gas laden atmospheres are limited examples where use of wireless devices may be restricted or eliminated. When in environments where you are uncertain of the sanction to use wireless devices, ask the applicable authority for authorization prior to use or turning on the wireless device.
European Union The following information is only applicable to systems labeled with the CE mark .
European States qualified under wireless approvals: EU Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France (with frequency restrictions), Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Sweden and the United Kingdom. Accept EU Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland European States with restrictions on use: EU In France, the frequency range is restricted to 2446.5-2483.5 MHz for devices above 10 mW transmitting power such as wireless LAN.
Using Your Documentation Congratulations on your purchase of a notebook computer with the Windows® XP operating system. Whether you are new to using a portable computer or are an experienced user, this user’s manual can help you get the most from your computer. Manual Documentation Conventions Information Icons Three icons and their associated messages appear in this manual. The information icons are placed before the step/information they apply to: Warning: Indicates the possibility of personal injury.
CD-ROM Device Naming Convention In many installation programs you will have to get a program from the CD-ROM device. The program installation sequence assumes that the CD is drive d:\, however this is not always the case. The name of the CD-ROM drive is the letter following the letter assigned to your last HDD. For instance, if you have one HDD with two partitions, the HDD is drives C: and D: and the CD-ROM drive is then drive E.
Introducing Your Computer This section explains the location of all buttons, LEDs and equipment needed to operate your notebook computer.
Right Side PCMCIA Card Slot Hard Disk Drive (HDD) CD Drive (option) Left Side Headphone / S/PDIF Jack Microphone Jack Security Lock Port Battery Serial Port TV Out Port (S-VHS) Back Side PS/2 Port Modem Port LAN Port Parallel Printer Port DC-In Port Monitor Port USB Ports IEEE 1394 Port (option) 4 Users Manual Fan Vent
Bottom Fan Vent Battery Cover Latch HDD Compartment Keyboard Screw HDD Screw Introducing Your Computer 5
Using Your Computer for the First Time Turning the Computer On and Off To turn on the computer 1. Insert the battery and connect the AC adapter according to the Installation Guide. 2. Slide the LCD latch to the right and open the LCD panel. 3. Press the power button. LCD Latch Power Button Power LED To turn off the computer 1. Click the start button ( 2. Click Turn Off Computer. 6 Users Manual ) on the taskbar.
3. Click Turn Off. If the computer is not turned off properly due to a system error, press ++. When [Windows Task Manager] dialogs appears, click Shut Down > Turn Off to turn off the computer. Your unsaved work may be damaged. If ++ keys do not operate either, press the power button for more than 4 seconds to turn off the computer. Your unsaved work may be damaged. When you turn on the computer next time, it will perform a disk checking process.
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. • Follow all the instructions and cautions in your computer user documentation. • 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: • Take the computer with you as carry-on luggage. Do not check the computer with your baggage. • 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 power cord is easily accessible. You may be required to turn on the computer for airport security personnel.
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: • 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.
Using the Keyboard Your computer has an 87/88-key keyboard. By pressing designated key combinations, you can have access to all the key functions of a full-sized keyboard. Function & Special Purpose Keys Embedded Numeric Keypad Cursor/Screen Control Keys Application Key Function Key Windows Key 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.
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 the Numeric Keypad Your keyboard includes a numeric keypad, which is a group of keys that you can set to type numbers and mathematical symbols, such as the plus sign. A number or symbol on the left corner of each keypad key shows its numeric function.
Using Special Function Keys The function key activates special functions when it is pressed in combination with another keys. The table below shows the special key combinations. Key Combinations Key Name Key Function F3 LCD/CRT Switches the display between the LCD, the external monitor, and simultaneous display on both the LCD and the external monitor. F4 Standby Puts the computer into Suspend mode. To resume normal operation from rest, press the power button.
Hot Keys You may program the three keys to the left of the power button to start any program you have installed on your computer. Internet Key E-Mail Key User Key The default settings for these keys are: Internet Explorer Outlook Express Windows Calculator To reprogram the hot keys, follow the steps below: 1. Double-click displayed. icon on the Windows taskbar, the Key Setting window is 2. Select a key and click the Browse to locate the program you wish to assign to the key. 3.
Using the Touchpad On Windows, you always see a small graphical image on the screen that indicates the location where you can take the next action. This image is called a pointer, and is usually displayed in arrow shape ( ) or ‘I’ shape ( ). Touchpad Scroll Wheel Touchpad Buttons The touchpad on your computer allows you to move the pointer on the LCD screen, just like a mouse that is used with a desktop computer.
You can use various actions with your touchpad as described below. d Action Function Process Move Move the pointer Place your finger on the touchpad and slide your finger to a destination. Click Select an object, open a menu, or execute a button Place the pointer over an object, then press left touchpad button once. Or, place the pointer over an object, then tap the touchpad once with your finger.
Action Function Process Scroll Display upper/lower/left/right part of the content within a window Place your finger on the scroll wheel, and roll the wheel up or down. (Applicable to only some programs) Or, place your finger on the right edge or bottom edge of the touchpad and move vertically or horizontally. If the mouse pointer does not move smoothly when a PS/2 mouse is connected When a PS/2 mouse is connected, the mouse pointer may not move smoothly or move irregularly.
Reading the Status Indicators Number Lock LED Caps Lock LED CD Access LED Scroll Lock LED HDD Access LED Battery LED Power LED LED 18 Users Manual Name Function HDD Access Blinking Blue - HDD is being accessed. CD Access Blinking Blue - CD is being accessed. Num Lock Changes a portion of the keyboard to a numeric keypad. See ”Using the Numeric Keypad” on page 12. Caps Lock Changes all alpha or letter input into capital letters. No changes occur to numeric and special keys.
Using The Computer Using the Floppy Disk Drive (Option) You can purchase an external floppy disk drive to use with your computer. To insert a floppy disk To use the floppy disk drive, install the appropriate driver in the FDD drive installation CD provided with your floppy disk drive. 1. Connect the floppy disk drive’s USB cable to the USB port of your computer. 2. Insert a floppy disk with the label facing up until the eject button pops out. Eject Button To eject a floppy disk 1.
Using the CD Drive You have one of following drives installed on your computer. • • • • CD-ROM drive: You can read a CD. CD-RW drive: You can read and write a CD. DVD-ROM drive: You can read a CD/DVD. CD-RW/DVD-ROM combo: You can read a CD/DVD and write a CD. To insert a CD 1. Press the eject button on right side of the CD drive. 2. When the tray slides out, place a CD onto the tray with the label facing up, and push the CD down until it clicks. Eject Button CD Access LED Emergency Eject Hole 3.
If you remove the CD when the CD access LED is on, the disk and the data in it may be damaged. Emergency Eject Hole To eject a CD when the CD drive is not working or the computer is turned off, unfold a paper clip, and insert the unfolded end of the clip into the emergency eject hole and press until the CD tray opens. To clean a CD or DVD title Clean the disc with a soft clean cloth by wiping from the center outwards.
Windows Media Player tour For more information about using the Windows Media Player, run the Windows Media Player and click Help > Help Topics > Windows Media Player tour. To play a video CD If a video CD does not run automatically, follow these steps. 1. Insert a video CD into the CD drive. 2. When the CD drive window appears, double-click the MPEGAV folder. 3. Double-click the .dat file. 4. When the [Caution] dialog appears, click Open With. 5. Select “Select the program from a list” and click OK. 6.
To write data on a CD (Option) If you have CD-RW drive or CD-RW/DVD ROM combo drive installed on your computer, you can write data on a CD. This function is provided in Windows XP only. Install the CD writer software provided on a separate CD to write a CD in other operating systems. You cannot write on a CD that already has data in it. 1. Insert a blank CD into the CD drive. 2. On the [CD Drive] dialog, select Open Writable CD Folder and click OK. The CD drive window appears. 3.
5. Click Write these files to CD in the CD drive window. 6. When the CD Writing Wizard appears, enter the CD label, and click Next. The data begins copying. 7. When copying is completed, a message ‘completed’ appears and the CD drive window opens automatically. For more information on writing CDs Click Start > Help and Support. Type “CD copy” in the search field, and click the Search icon ( ). To create an audio CD Run the Windows Media Player program, click the Help > Help Topics.
Enjoying Home Theater (S/PDIF Port) Your computer supports 5.1 channel output, which is a basic function for home theater systems, and DVD drives. It provides 3D surrounding sound and vivid screen. What is a home theater system? Home theater system usually consists of a TV, DVD, 5.1 channel speaker, and digital amp and provides a high-resolution screen (MPEG2) and 3D surrounding sound (Dolby 5.1 or DTS).
Step 1. Connect digital amp, speakers, and TV to the computer 1. Connect a digital amp to the S/PDIF port of your computer. Headphone / S/PDIF Port 2. Connect speakers to the digital amp. TV Digital Amplifier Sub Woofer Front Right Speaker Front Left Speaker Computer Center Speaker Surround Left Speaker Surround Right Speaker To watch through a TV Connect the TV and change the setting in the Display Properties to TV. See “Using External Display Devices” on page 73. Step 2.
Step 3. Enable S/PDIF on the DVD program To use 5.1 channel speakers, you need to install the Power DVD program from the DVD Installation CD provided with your computer, then change the settings as following procedure. 1. Run Power DVD program and click the Settings icon ( ). 2. On the Audio tab, set the Audio Output setting to “Use SPDIF” and click OK. Now, you can enjoy home theater using DVD titles.
Using the PCMCIA Card Slot Various different functions can be added by inserting PCMCIA cards into the system. This system supports 16/32 bit, type I or II PCMCIA card types. The PCMCIA card slot does not support a ZV card or a PCMCIA III card. To insert a PCMCIA card Before using the PCMCIA slot, remove the slot protector. Push the eject button of the PCMCIA card slot once to pop it out. Push the button again to eject the slot protector. 1.
To remove a PCMCIA card 1. Double-click Safely Removes Hardware icon ( ) on the taskbar. 2. On the [Safely Remove Hardware] dialog, select the appropriate PCMCIA card and click Stop. 3. When [Stop a Hardware Device] dialog appears, click OK. 4. Click Close to close the [Safely Remove Hardware] dialog. 5. Push eject button of the PCMCIA card slot once, then the button pops out. Eject button 6. Push the button again to eject the PCMCIA card.
Connecting to the Internet Connecting with a Modem Before Start: • Prepare a telephone line that is not digital. • Contact an internet service provider (ISP) for instructions on how to connect to and disconnect from the Internet, and fees. 1. Connect a telephone line to the computer’s modem port. 2. Connect to the Internet according to the instructions provided by your ISP. If the Internet connection is not disconnected properly, additional telephone charges may be imposed.
Connecting Through a Wired LAN 1. Connect a LAN cable to the computer’s LAN port. 2. Click Start > Control Panel. 3. Click Network and Internet Connections in the [Control Panel] window. 4. Click Network Connections in the [Network and Internet Connections] window. 5. Right-click the Local Area Connection icon and click Properties.
6. On the General tab, select “Internet Protocol(TCP/IP)” and click Properties. Intel(R) Pro/100 VE Network Connection 7. If your network environment supports DHCP: On the General tab, select “Obtain an IP address automatically” and “Obtain DNS server address automatically” and click OK. If you want to use a static IP: On the General tab, select “Use the following IP address” and fill in the IP address, Subnet mask, Default gateway, Preferred DNS server, and Alternative DNS server fields. Click OK.
To use both DHCP and static IP simultaneously When you are alternatively using networks with either DHCP or static IP addressing, you can use both of the network connections without reconfiguring using alternative settings that enable simultaneous configurations of DHCP and static IP. This function is provided only when your operating system is Windows XP. 1.
Connecting Through a Wireless LAN A wireless network (Wireless LAN) environment is a network environment that enables communication between multiple computers at home or a small-size office through wireless LAN devices. Using the wireless network connections between the systems, you can use normal network functions such as sharing of files, folders and printers.
Connecting to an Access Point (AP) This section describes how to connect to an AP. You can use the network when you are connected to an AP. In this section, the configuration procedures are described for Windows XP installed computers. For information on the configuration procedures for other operating systems, see “Using Wireless Networks in Other Operating Systems” on page 41 Please ask your network administrator about detailed configuration information such as the network key (encryption key). 1.
Checking the connection status Move the mouse pointer over the Wireless Network Connection ( the taskbar, and the connection status is displayed. ) icon on Connecting to computer-to-computer networks (peer-to-peer or ad hoc) In computer-to-computer wireless networks, you can wirelessly connect 2 or more computers that have wireless LAN modules. You can connect by completing the following steps: • Step 1. Set up a computer-to-computer network on a computer. • Step 2.
Step 1. Setting up a computer-to-computer network 1. Right-click on the Wireless Network Connection ( select View Available Wireless Networks. ) icon on the taskbar, and 2. Click Advanced. 3. On the Wireless Network tab, click Advanced. 4. Clear 'Automatically connect to non-default network' check box, if it is selected. Select 'Computer-to-computer (ad hoc) networks only', and click Close. 5. In the Wireless Networks tab, click Add.
6. Enter the network name (e.g. samsung), and unselect 'The key is provided for me automatically'. Enter the encryption key in the Network key field, and click OK. To prevent a network connection from an unauthorized user, it would be better to configure a network key (encryption key). A network key consists of 5 or 13 alphanumeric characters (e.g. magic), or of 10 or 26 hexadecimal numbers (a hexadecimal number is represented by numbers '0' to '9' or letters 'a' to 'f').
7. Check that the configured network name (e.g. samsung) is in the ’Preferred networks’ item, and click OK. Now your wireless network setup has been completed. Step 2. Connecting to the configured computer 1. Right-click on the Wireless Network Connection ( select View Available Wireless Networks. ) icon on the taskbar, and 2. Select the wireless network name (e.g.
If the network key is not configured in ”Connecting to computer-to-computer networks (peer-to-peer or ad hoc)” on page 36, select 'Allow me to connect to the selected wireless network, even though it is not secure'. The two computers are connected and are able to communicate with each other. When the computers are connected, the 'Wireless Network Connection' message is displayed for a short time over the Wireless Network Connection icon of the two computers.
Using Wireless Networks in Other Operating Systems To use wireless LAN on other operating system except Windows XP, you should install the MagicLAN program and configure the networking settings. Installing MagicLAN program 1. Insert the System Software CD into your CD drive. 2. Click Start > Run. Then click Browse and locate the wireless LAN setup program and click OK. Program location: D:\Application\Wireless\LanSetup.exe (Assumed that the CD drive is labeled with "D:".) 3.
5. Click Survey on the [Profile Wizard - Step 3/6] dialog, and select an accessible AP (for Infrastructure mode) or a computer-to-computer network (for 802.11 Ad-hoc mode). Click Next. • To create a computer-to-computer network: Type a network name (SSID) to use for a computer-to-computer network in the SSID field. For example, type "p2p" and then click Next.
7. Set IP address on the [Profile Wizard - Step 5/6] dialog, and click Next. • To obtain IP address automatically (DHCP) Select the "Obtain an IP address automatically" check box. • To use a static IP address Select the "Use the following IP address "check box, and type IP Address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway, Primary DNS, and Secondary DNS. (For more information, consult your network administrator.) 8. The settings you selected is displayed on the [Profile Wizard - Step 6/6] dialog.
Using Network Services While the computer is connected to the network, you can use network services to share files, folders, and printers. Using computer-to-computer wireless networks, you can access the Internet through a computer that is connected to the Internet even if your computer is not directly connected to the Internet. Network services are provided for the computers that are connected to the network through wired or wireless network connections.
Step 1. Configuring Sharing 1. Right-click the target file or folder to share in My Computer, and select Sharing and Security. 2. Click 'IF you understand the security risks but want to share files without running the wizard, click here'. It has the same security effect as that of the 'Network Setup Wizard'. This screen does not appear if Internet Sharing Network Wizard has been installed in the computer-to-computer wireless network environment. 3. Select 'Just enable file sharing', and click OK. 4.
Step 2. Using Shared Files or Folders This section describes how to access shared files or folders if your computer is a member of the same workgroup. 1. Click Start > My Computer. Under Other Places, click My Network Places in your computer. 2. Click 'View workgroup computers', and click the desired computer to access the shared file. If your computer is a member of another workgroup: 1. Click Other Places > Microsoft Windows Network. 2. Click the desired workgroup. 3.
Step 1. Configuring Printer Sharing 1. From the computer connected to the printer, click Start > Printers and Faxes. 2. Right-click the printer you want to share, and click Sharing. 3. Select 'Share this printer', enter a share name for the shared printer, and click OK. 4. In the Printers and Faxes window, you will find the printer icon has been changed to another icon on a hand. Step 2. Adding and Using a Shared Printer. 1.
5. Select 'Browse for a printer', and click Next. 6. Select the workgroup or computer, select the desired printer, and click Next. If you cannot find the desired printer, try again after a while. 7. Read the warning about a shared printer, and click Yes to install the shared printer. 8. Select Yes for 'Do you want to use this printer as a default printer?', and click Next. 9. Click Finish. 10.
Sharing an Internet Connection Using computer-to-computer (peer-to-peer) network connections, you can access the Internet through a computer connected to the Internet even if your computer is not directly connected to the Internet. To share an Internet connection, the computers should be connected to a computer-to-computer (peer-to-peer) wireless network.
If the computer is connected to the Internet through a wired LAN, select 'Local Area Connection'. 3. On the Advanced tab, select 'Allow other network users to connect through this computer's Internet connection', and click OK. Step 2. Checking the Shared Internet Connection. When the Internet connection sharing configuration has been completed, the network icon in the Network Connections window is displayed as follows: Click Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet Connections > Network Connections.
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: • Turn off your computer and unplug it if you accidentally: – Expose the equipment to liquid. – Drop, jar, or damage the computer. • 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. • Your computer's rechargeable battery may be considered hazardous waste.
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.
To use the indicators on the battery Remove the battery from the computer and press the PUSH button on the side of the battery to display the battery power remaining. PUSH button Battery Warnings If the battery charge is low (about 10%) you have 5–10 minutes of battery life left. You should: • Save your work and, • Connect the power cord to the computer or turn off the computer and install a fully charged battery.
To extend the battery’s life span When the battery is in continuous use without being completely charged or discharged, there may be a difference between the displayed battery charge and the actual battery charge, owing to the inherent characteristics of the battery. Battery calibration process, which is completely discharging the battery and fully recharging it, can correct this problem. 1. Turn off the computer and disconnect the AC adapter. 2. Turn on the computer and press to enter System Setup. 3.
Using System Setup The System Setup (BIOS) program enables you to configure your computer hardware and set security and power-savings options. The settings you choose are stored in battery-maintained CMOS memory that saves the information even when the computer’s power is turned off. When your computer is turned back on, it is configured with the values found in this memory. Run System Setup if you get a message prompting you to run the program.
Table 3. System Setup Navigation Keys Navigation Key Function Displays the General Help window. Exits the current menu. or Selects different menus. or Moves the cursor up and down between fields. or Changes Values Sets the parameters for the current menu to their default values. Save changes and exit system setup. Executes commands or opens a submenu.
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 3 options: DVD/CD-ROM Drive, Removable Devices and Hard Drive. To change the booting device priority, choose the device positions by completing the following: 1. At startup, press to open System Setup. 2. Use to select Boot menu. 3.
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 “Using System Setup” on page 56. 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 Booting Password Before activating the booting password, the supervisor password must have been configured. Set the Password on boot option to [Enabled]. From now on, system booting will not proceed without the password. Deactivating the Password 1. On the password to delete, press . (e.g. supervisor password) 2. Enter the current configured password, and press . 3.
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. In the next sections, basic and advanced methods of power management will be discussed.
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. • • • • 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 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.
Installing a Hard Drive To install a hard drive: 1. Remove the old hard drive from the computer as described in the previous section. 2. Remove the 4 HDD retaining screws to remove the old HDD from the drive bracket. 3. Place the new HDD into the drive bracket and the replace the 4 retaining screws. 4. Slide the new drive into the hard drive compartment. Make sure the drive is pushed back as far as it will go. 5. Install the screw that holds the hard drive in place. 6.
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 website (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. Close the LCD and turn the computer over so that the bottom faces up. 2. Using a screwdriver, remove the screw that holds the keyboard in the hole labeled “KBD”. 3. Turn the computer over so the keyboard is up and open the LCD cover. Keyboard Removal Use extreme care when removing the keyboard because it may be easily damaged.
4. Carefully, using a small flat screwdriver, locate the (2) small tabs then push down and pry up the keyboard at the two (2) points indicated in the figure below. 5. Lift the keyboard away from the computer chassis to expose the memory module compartment door. Memory Module Cover Keyboard Ribbon Cable 6. Using a screwdriver, remove the screw that holds the memory module compartment door in place. 7. Grasp the door and pull the door off the memory module slots.
Memory Module Precautions: When removing the module, pull on the plastic portion of the connector slots tabs only. Do not pull on the metal part of the tabs, this may damage the tabs. 8. Remove the installed module if necessary. a. Pull the tabs on the connector slot outward slightly, until the edge of the memory module pops up. 45o b. Hold the memory module by the edges and pull it forward out of the compartment. 9. Align the connector on the memory module with the connector of the slot. 10.
Video Features and Configuration Resolution and Colour 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. In general, the more pixels the LCD can display, the better the image. The number of colours the LCD can display is measured by how many bits the LCD uses to represent each pixel: • 16-bit colour can support 64 K (65,536) colours. • 32-bit colour can support 16 M (16.
Configuring Display Features The following sections describe how to configure the display settings on your computer. Display Resolution Notes: When Windows XP is initially installed it will automatically adjust the resolution to maximum available. Changing Colour Depth and Resolution To change the colour depth and resolution of your LCD: 1. Click Start > Control Panel > Appearance and Themes. 2. Click icon. The Display Properties window appears. 3. Click the Settings tab. The Settings screen appears. 4.
Using External Display Devices You can display on an external monitor or television instead of the LCD of your notebook computer. You can duplicate the same screen on both the LCD and the monitor simultaneously, but not the LCD and the television. TV Connection Restrictions You should only connect/disconnect cables and wires to your computer and TV when the power is off. TV Support Limitations The computer will only support televisions with S-VHS output capability.
To stop using an external display device 1. Right-click on the desktop, and click Graphics Options > Output To > Notebook. 2. Disconnect the external monitor or television from the computer.
Using Options Authorised Reseller Options You can order the following options for your Notebook computer from your authorised reseller: • An extra AC adapter • An auto adapter that enables you to charge the computer’s battery and operate the computer while in an automobile. • An extra battery pack • 128, 256 and 512 MB PC133 SDR SDRAM memory modules that enable you to upgrade your computer’s memory to a maximum of 1 GB. The options that are available may change periodically.
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 77 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 The followings describe troubleshooting and reference information for the problems that may occur during using your computer. 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.
DOS Mode Related Q1 DOS prompt is not displayed normally in full DOS screen mode. A When graphic setting is set to notebook and the "Full Screen" option is set, this problem may occur if you switch between full DOS screen mode and DOS window mode. To resolve the problem, right-click on the desktop, and click Graphic Options > Graphic Settings, then clear the "Full Screen" check box.
Display Problems Q1 LCD screen is dim. A1 Adjust LCD screen brightness. Use the + or + keys on the keyboard. A2 Each time you press the +, the screen is displayed in the order of Notebook>Monitor>Notebook+Monitor. Press those keys and check whether the screen is displayed properly. Q2 I removed the graphic driver on Control Panel and the screen is not displayed. A Start your computer in safe mode and then restart your computer.
A This problem occurs when you try to switch display device by pressing the + keys when no monitor is connected. Connect a monitor before switching display device. Q5 Display screen is abnormal. (Afterimage, white spots, blinking, etc) A These problem may occur during detecting display devices when your computer starts, or awakes from standby or hibernation mode, or when you press the + keys, or change the screen resolution.
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.
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 If you are using a network key (encryption key), an AP (Access Point) and a computer-to-computer network (peer-to-peer), you have to use the same network key. The network key of the AP is configured in the AP management program. Ask your network administrator for more detailed information. Q3 I cannot share an Internet connection.
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. Q6 The Wireless network connection operates properly, but the Wireless Network Connection icon on the taskbar displays the "Disconnected" message.
Games and Programs Problems In Windows XP, when some application programs, especially games, are running, some operating problems may occur because some specific functions are not supported normally or device drivers are not compatible perfectly. For latest drivers and troubleshooting information, please visit our web site. Q1 LCD screen looks small when running a game. A In dual display mode, full screen mode is not supported for LCD screen.
Q5 Screen resolution changes or the screen is not displayed when playing back music file (Mid/MP3/Wave) with Media player. A This problem may occur when you try to switch display device by pressing the + keys or the ++ keys when Media player is running in full screen mode. Be careful not to press the + keys or the ++ keys while Media player is running. Pressing the ++ keys switches to monitor screen.
Q10 The screen is displayed abnormally when the Metal of Honor game is running. A Set the texture detail to 'Low' on the Graphic settings of the game options. Or, install the graphics driver using the Software CD.
Reinstalling Software If you have reinstalled the Windows operating system, or the system and program do not operate properly, you can reinstall 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 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). • Standard installation: Installs and recovers programs to the state of shipment. • 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. Press any key to boot from CD.....
Specifications System Specifications The following is the basic hardware specification for the purchased product. Variations may exist depending on the model type. Item Specification Remarks CPU Intel Pentium4 2.0~2.8 GHz/ Celeron 1.7,2.0~2.2GHz Optional (not allowed to upgrade) Cache memory Pentium 4 models : 512 KB L2 cache Celeron 1.7 GHz models : 128 KB L2 cache Celeron 2.0~2.
Wireless LAN Specification Product Specification Item Physical Specifications Detailed Specifications Dimensions (Width X Height) 59.75 X 50.95mm operation temperature and humidity Same as system operation Temperature: 0°C ~ 40°C Humidity: less than 95% Power Specification Network Specifications Power Saving Mode 45 mA Receiving Mode 200 mA Transmission Mode 370 mA Power 3.3 V +/-0.2 V 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. • 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.
Using Windows 2000 Samsung notebook provides Windows XP, 2000, or 98SE as operating system depending on the product model. Because the use of Windows XP is similar to Windows 2000, the same User Guide (Online Manual) is used regardless of operating system installed on your notebook. However, since there are some differences in menus, screens, and operations, you need to refer to this Guide if your notebook's operating system is Windows 2000.
To Playback Audio or Video CD Just insert your audio or video CD into your CD drive. The associated application program will start automatically and playback the audio or video files. If your video CD is not played back automatically, locate and run the video file (for example, DAT file) to playback on your video CD. Writing Data to CD (Applicable to the model equipping with CD-RW) Descriptions in ”To write data on a CD (Option)” (p 23) section are applicable only to Windows XP.
