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  • Page 1 Notices No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, mechanical photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior written permission of the manufacturer. The information within this manual is subject to change without notice. The manufacturer shall not be held liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained in herein;...

  • Page 2: Important Safety Information

    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.

  • Page 3: Care During Use

    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. •...

  • Page 4: Battery Disposal

    Do not put rechargeable batteries or products powered by non-removable rechargeable batteries in the garbage. Contact the Samsung Helpline for information on how to dispose of batteries that you cannot use or recharge any longer. Follow all local regulations when disposing of old batteries.

  • Page 5: General Requirements

    Power cord sets for use in other countries must meet the requirements of the country where you use the computer. For more information on power cord set requirements, contact your authorized dealer, reseller, or service provider. General Requirements The requirements listed below are applicable to all countries: •...

  • Page 6: Regulatory Compliance Statements

    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.
  • Page 7 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.

  • Page 8: United States Of America

    United States of America USA and Canada Safety Requirements and Notices Do not touch or move antenna while the unit is transmitting or receiving. Do not hold any component containing the radio such that the antenna is very close or touching any exposed parts of the body, especially the face or eyes, while transmitting.
  • Page 9 recommended that the user limit exposure time if the antenna is positioned closer than 20cm (8 inches). Use On Aircraft Caution Regulations of the FCC and FAA prohibit airborne operation of radio- frequency wireless devices because their signals could interfere with critical aircraft instruments.
  • Page 10 If necessary, the user should consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for additional suggestions. The user may find the following booklet helpful: “Something About Interference.” This is available at FCC local regional offices. Our company is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by unauthorized modifications of this equipment or the substitution or attachment of connecting cables and equipment other than those specified by our company.

  • Page 11: Fcc Part

    FCC Part 68 This equipment compiles with part of the FCC rules. On the back of this equipment is a label that contains, among other information, the FCC registration number and ringer equivalence number (REN) for this equipment. If requested, this information must be provided to the telephone company.
  • Page 12 an identification of the business or other entity, or other individual sending the message and the telephone number of the sending machine or such business, other entity, or individual. (The telephone number provided may not be any number for which charges exceed local or long-distance transmission charges.) In order to program this information into your fax machine, refer to your communications software user manual.
  • Page 13 Canada Unintentional Emitter per ICES-003 This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the radio interference regulations of Industry Canada. Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limitesapplicables aux appareils numériques de Classe B prescrites dans le règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique édicté...
  • Page 14 Telecommunications per DOC notice (for products fitted with an IC-compliant modem) The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment. This certification means that the equipment meets certain telecommunications network protective, operation, and safety requirements. The Department does not guarantee the equipment will operate to the users’...

  • Page 15: European Union Ce Marking And Compliance Notices

    European Union European Union CE Marking and Compliance Notices Products intended for sale within the European Union are marked with the Conformité Européene (CE) Marking, which indicates compliance with the applicable Directives and European standards and amendments identified below. This equipment also carries the Class 2 identifier.
  • Page 16 Wireless devices that may be in your system are only qualified for use in the European Union or associated areas if a CE mark and the Alert Symbol is on the system label. The power output of the wireless device or devices that may be embedded in you notebook is well below the RF exposure limits as set by the European Commission through the R&TTE directive.
  • Page 17 The product may be used outdoors, but for outdoor transmissions over a distance of 300m or more, a license from the BIPT is required. This restriction should be indicated in the manual as follows: Dans le cas d'une utilisation privée, à l'extérieur d'un bâtiment, au-dessus d'un espace public, aucun enregistrement n'est nécessaire pour une distance de moins de 300m.
  • Page 18 public or private emergency services. DTMF signaling also provides faster call setup. This equipment has been approved to Council Decision 98/482/EEC—“CTR 21” for Pan-European single terminal connection to the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN). However, due to differences between the individual PSTNs provided in different countries, the approval does not, of itself, give an unconditional assurance of successful operation on every PSTN termination point.

  • Page 19: Weee Symbol Information

    WEEE SYMBOL INFORMATION Correct Disposal of This Product (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) This marking shown on the product or its literature, indicates that it should not be disposed with other household wastes at the end of its working life.

  • Page 20: Using Your Documentation

    Using Your Documentation Congratulations on your purchase of a notebook computer with the Windows® XP op- erating system. Whether you are new to using a portable computer or are an experi- enced 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.

  • Page 21: Software User Documentation

    CD-ROM Device Naming Convention In many installation programs you will have to get a program from the CD-ROM de- vice. 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.

  • Page 22: Getting Started

    Getting Started Introducing Your Computer Front View LCD Latch LCD Panel Power Button Keyboard (p8) Status Indicators (p15) Touchpad / Touchpad Button (p12) Status Indicators (p15) Getting Started 3...

  • Page 23: Right View

    Right View Left View TV Output Port USB Port(2.0) 4 Users Manual CD Drive (Optional, p23) AV In Port (Optional, p42, p56) Fan Vent Multi Card Slot (Optional, p28) Headphone Jack USB Port(2.0) Microphone Jack Security Lock Port (p101) Modem Port (Optional, p61) TV Antenna Jack (Optional, p37, p56)

  • Page 24: Back View

    Back View Bottom View DC Jack LAN Port (p62) USB Port(2.0) Monitor Port Memory Compartment (p99) Speaker Getting Started 5...

  • Page 25: Turning The Computer On And Off

    Turning the Computer On and Off To turn on the computer 1. Connect the AC adapter. (See the additionally supplied Installation Guide.) 2. Slide the LCD latch to the right and open the LCD panel. 3. Press the power button. If the LCD brightness is too dim, press the <Fn>+ screen brightness.
  • Page 26 3. Click Turn Off. If the computer has not turned off properly due to a system error, press <Ctrl>+<Alt>+<Delete>. When [Windows Task Manager] dialog box appears, click Shut Down > Turn Off to turn off the computer. Your unsaved work may be lost/damaged.

  • Page 27: Using The Keyboard

    Using the Keyboard Your computer has an 88-key keyboard. By pressing designated key combinations, you can have access to all the key functions of a full-sized keyboard. The keyboard is supplied according to the corresponding country. Refer to the keyboard figure for the corresponding country. <United Kingdom>...
  • Page 28 <United States> Function Windows The keys on the keyboard can be grouped into the following categories: • Full-sized Alphanumeric typewriter keys are arranged like a standard type- writer keyboard and are used for text entry. The Windows keys on either side of the spacebar open Windows menus and perform other special functions.

  • Page 29: Using The Numeric Keypad

    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 corner of each keypad key shows its numeric function. Num Lock LED Press <Fn+Num Lock>...

  • Page 30: Using Special Function Keys

    (p91) Turns the LCD on and off. Turns the audio output on and off. Launches Samsung Magic Doctor used for system diagnostics and recovery. (p122) Allows users to select a noise level and power consumption mode depending on their requirements.

  • Page 31: Using The Touchpad

    Using the Touchpad In 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 usu- ally displayed in arrow shape ( Touchpad 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.
  • Page 32 You can perform various actions with your touchpad as described below. Action Move Click Double-Click Right-Click Drag Function Process Move the pointer Place your finger on the touchpad and slide your finger to a destination. Select an object, open a menu, or Place the pointer over an object, execute a button then press left touchpad button...
  • Page 33 Action Scroll Please use the touchpad only with your finger. Using sharp devices may dam- age the touchpad. Operating the touchpad or touchpad button while starting your system may in- crease the time required for starting Windows. 14 Users Manual Function Process Display upper/lower/left/right part...

  • Page 34: Reading The Status Indicators

    Reading the Status Indicators Shows the operating status of the computer. Num Lock Turns on when the numeric keypad is activated. Caps Lock Turns on when all alphabet characters you type will be in upper case. Turns on when it is set to scroll the screen up and down while the cursor Scroll Lock position does not change in some applications.

  • Page 35: Adjusting Lcd Brightness

    Maintaining your LCD brightness settings after turning the system off and on 1. Turn the system on. When the Samsung Logo appears, press the <F2> key to enter Setup. 2. In the Boot menu, change the Brightness Mode Control option to User Control.

  • Page 36: Adjusting The Volume

    Adjusting the Volume To adjust using keyboard Press <Fn>+< > or <Fn>+< To adjust using volume adjustment program Click the Volume icon( For advanced volume control options, double-click the Volume icon( the volume level in the volume control program. When you turn the system on, a booting noise may occur. >...
  • Page 37 Using Samsung EDS Enables listening to surround sound using stereo speakers. To listen to more stereophonic sound, click Start > All Programs > Samsung > Sam- sung EDS > Samsung EDS or double-click the EDS icon ( ) on the Taskbar and se- lect a surround mode from the pop-up menu.

  • Page 38: Introducing Windows

    Introducing Windows Understanding the Desktop The desktop is the working area on the computer. It consists of the large workspace and a taskbar at the bottom. Shortcut Icons Start Menu Start Button Start Button Taskbar Recycle Bin Language Bar Taskbar System Tray with Clock Opens the Start menu.

  • Page 39: Understanding The Start Menu

    Understanding the Start Menu The Start menu includes everything that is required to start Windows. From the Start menu it is possible to run a program, open a file, assign system users with Control Pan- el, receive support by clicking Help and Support, and search desired items from the computer or Internet by clicking Search.

  • Page 40: Understanding A Window

    Understanding a Window A window is the basic component in working with the computer. The My Computer window, which is a window for the computer's hard drive, will be used as an example here to show the basic composition of a window. Click Start >...

  • Page 41: Help And Support Center

    Help and Support Center provides references and troubleshooting information regard- ing computer use. Click Start > Help and Support. Please refer to help and support centre before calling the Samsung helpline. Windows XP Tour You can tour elementary functions provided by Windows XP.

  • Page 42: Using The Computer

    Using the Computer Using the CD Drive You have one of following drives installed in your computer. RW-Combo Drive DVD Super Multi Drive A CD-ROM drive is optional. For more detailed product specifications, refer to the product catalog. To insert a CD 1.
  • Page 43 To eject a CD 1. Stop any process that accesses the CD drive and ensure the CD access LED is turned off. 2. Press the eject button on right side of the CD drive. 3. When the tray slides out, remove the CD from the tray. 4.
  • Page 44 To use the Windows Media Player Window Media Player enables you to play and manage audio and video files. To launch the Windows Media Player, click Start > All Programs > Accessories > Entertainment > Windows Media Player. Running the program the first time displays the set up screen. Define the settings ac- cording to the instructions displayed on the screen.
  • Page 45 Above procedure applies only to the video CDs that has a .dat file as the exe- cution file. Playing procedure may be different according to video CDs. To write data on a CD (Optional) If your computer has CD-RW functionality, you can copy data to a blank CD or create an audio CD.
  • Page 46 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 ‘completed’ message appears and the CD drive win- dow opens automatically.

  • Page 47: Using The Multi Card Slot

    Using the Multi Card Slot Using the Multi-Card Slot, you can connect a Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, SD Card, MMC, High Speed MMC or xD Card. A memory card is used as a removable disk and is useful for exchanging data between a computer and a digital device such as a digital camera.

  • Page 48: To Remove A Memory Card

    2. Click Start > My Computer. The inserted memory card is displayed. Example : Memory Stick 3. You can write data to the memory card. If the memory card is not formatted yet, format the memory card before use. Since the memory card may be easily mislaid when moving your computer, keep the memory card separately.

  • Page 49: To Format A Memory Card

    To format a memory card You can use a memory card after the format operation. The procedures to format a memory card are described below. Since format operation deletes all data in the memory card, please make sure that there is no important data in the memory card before formatting. To protect the data in the memory card Set the write protection tab of the Memory Stick or SD memory card to the Lock position.

  • Page 50: Using Easybox

    Use EasyBox program to make use of Windows' complicated function easily and con- veniently. Learn about EasyBox Double-click the EasyBox( (Or select Start > All Programs > Samsung > EasyBox > EasyBox.) • System: System management features are available, including disk defrag- menter, disk cleanup, computer scheduling and system restore.

  • Page 51: Configuring Firewall

    The Windows Firewall prevents unauthorized users from gaining access to your sys- tem via the network or the Internet. 1. Click Start > All Programs > Samsung > EasyBox > EasyBox. 2. Click Security from the top menu bar. 3. Select Windows Firewall Settings from the Security menu on the left.

  • Page 52: Using Samsung Update Plus

    Using Samsung Update Plus Samsung Update Plus is software that examines and updates Samsung software and drivers installed on your Samsung computer to the latest version. To use Samsung Up- date Plus, your computer has to be connected to the Internet.
  • Page 53 Here you will be able to find the latest available updates. To change the automatic update settings, click the Configuration button in Figure 2 and change the settings. Samsung Update Plus does not provide updates for additionally installed soft- ware and device drivers. 34 Users Manual...

  • Page 54: Using Avstation Premium

    • For detailed usage, refer to the program help. Start and Screen Layout To launch the program, select Start > All Programs > Samsung > AVStation premi- um > AVStation premium. Alternatively double-click the AVStation premium icon ( You can watch and record TV programs.
  • Page 55 Launch AVStation premium and click on TV on the Station bar. What is Enhanced Digital Image (EDI)? EDI is a visual quality improvement technology developed by Samsung Elec- tronics. By enabling EDI while watching a TV program or playing a video on AVStation premium, you can experience clearer and sharper picture quality.
  • Page 56 What is Time Shuttle? This refers to the function that enables you to pause or rewind a TV program while watching it. You can rewind a TV program up to 30 minutes. Try to control a TV program by using the Time Shuttle button. Connecting the TV Antenna, Configuring the Input Signal and Scanning Channels To watch a TV program, you have to connect an antenna, select your country, select an input signal and scan for channels.
  • Page 57 3. Select your country and only select the Composite and S-Video standards when the default settings are incorrect. Select Tools > Options > TV > Country Settings from the TV Menu Bar to configure the values. After completing the settings, click the OK button.
  • Page 58 5. Scan for channels. Select Channel > Scan Channels from the TV Menu Bar. If the [Confirm Channel Scan] window appears, click the Yes button to start scan- ning for channels. When the scan is complete, found channels are displayed in the Channels folder of the TV Library in the left pane and the program of a selected TV channel is displayed in the TV Viewing Pane.

  • Page 59: Recording A Tv Program

    When a recording is complete, the recorded file appears in the Recorded TV folder of the TV Library. Recorded TV files are saved in the C:\Program Files\Samsung\AVStation Pre- mium xx\Data\Recorded TV folder. You can watch a recorded TV program in the TV Library > Recorded TV fold- er or the MOVIE Station >...

  • Page 60: Playing A Recorded Tv Program

    2. If the Add Recording Reservation window appears, enter a Name, the Channel Number and the Recording Frequency and click the Next button. 3. Set a recording reservation and click the Next button. 4. Confirm the recording reservation settings and click the Finish button. If a recording reservation is set, the recording reservation name appears in the TV Recording Reservation folder of the TV Library.
  • Page 61 Watching Video from an External Video Device As an example, watching video from a camcorder is described below. To watch video from an external video device, you have to connect the com- puter and the external video device using the AV input cable and configure the country and input signal settings.

  • Page 62: Music Station

    The procedures to play an audio CD are described below. 1. Launch AVStation premium and insert an audio CD into the CD drive. 2. In the Audio CD window, select Play Audio CD using Samsung AVStation and click the OK button.

  • Page 63: Playing A Music File

    3. The tracks on the audio CD are displayed in the Playlist and the first track is auto- matically played. If an audio CD is already in the CD drive, double-click the album title in the Audio CD folder of the Library and add the tracks to the Playlist. The tracks added to the Playlist are played.
  • Page 64 Play a Track not registered to the Library Click File > Open, select a music file to be played and click Open. The select- ed track is registered to the Library and played. Creating My Playlist My Playlist is a personal album with which you can collect, manage and play your favorite music files.

  • Page 65: Photo Station

    PHOTO Station Launch AVStation premium and click PHOTO on the Station Bar. Viewing an Image The procedures to view images registered to the PHOTO Library one by one and through a SlideShow are described below. For the procedures to register image files to the Library, refer to (p49). 1.
  • Page 66 3. Double-click on an image. The selected image is zoomed in on. • Viewing an Image not registered to the Library Click File > Open, select an image file to view and click Open. The selected image file is registered to the Library and displayed in the Image Viewer window.

  • Page 67: Editing An Image

    Editing an Image You can change the shape of an image, edit an image or apply special effects to an im- age. The image editor functions are described below. 1. Select an image to edit in the Image Viewer window, and select the Image Editor tab.
  • Page 68 Adding Images to the Library The PHOTO Library is a library holding image files to be used by PHOTO Station. The procedures to add image files saved on the computer to the Library are described be- low. You can add files, add folders or search and add files. As an example, the procedures to add folders are described below.

  • Page 69: Movie Station

    What is EDI (Enhanced Digital Image)? EDI (Enhanced Digital Image) is a visual quality enhancement technology de- veloped by Samsung Electronics. You can view a clearer and sharper picture by enabling the EDI function when watching TV or playing a video on AVSta- tion premium.

  • Page 70: Playing A Dvd

    1. Launch AVStation premium and insert a DVD title into the DVD drive. 2. In the 'What do you want Windows to do?' window, select Play DVD Video us- ing Samsung AVStation and click the OK button. 3. The DVD title is played.
  • Page 71 Click on Capture Current Screen ( sired image appears on the screen and click the OK button. Captured images are saved in the C:\Program Files\Samsung\AVStation Pre- mium xx\Data\Captured Images folder. In addition, you can view captured images in the PHOTO Station > Captured Images folder.
  • Page 72 Adding Videos to the Library The MOVIE Library is a library holding video files to be used by MOVIE Station. The procedures to add video files saved on the computer to the Library are described below. You can add files, add folders or search and add files. As an example, the procedures to add folders are described below.

  • Page 73: Avstation Viewer

    TV Station is only available for systems supporting the TV function. Start / Exit AVStation Viewer Starting Select Start > All Programs > Samsung > AVStation premium > AVStation View- er from Windows. Exiting Move the mouse pointer to the top of the screen and click the Exit ( 54 Users Manual ) button.

  • Page 74: Screen Layout

    Screen Layout You can watch TV programs. MUSIC You can play a music file or audio CD. PHOTO You can view a photograph or image file one by one or in a SlideShow. MOVIE You can play a video, DVD or VCD title. Settings You can set the Music, Photo and Movie settings.
  • Page 75 TV Station 'How to watch TV' is described below. To watch a TV program, you have to connect the antenna, select your country, select an input signal and scan for channels. For more information, refer to [Connecting the TV Antenna, Setting the Input Signal and Scanning Channels] of AVStation premium on page You can also select a TV input signal and scan for channels in AVStation Viewer.
  • Page 76 MUSIC Station The procedures to play a music file or an audio CD are described below. Playing a Music File The procedures to play a music file registered to the MUSIC Library are described be- low. (For the procedures to register files, refer to p45.) 1.
  • Page 77 PHOTO Station The procedures to view images registered to the PHOTO Library one by one and through a SlideShow are described below. (For the procedures to register image files to the Library, refer to p49.) 1. Launch AVStation Viewer and click on Photo. 2.

  • Page 78: Playing A Movie File

    To view an image in Full Sreen or through a SlideShow. Click on the SlideShow or Full Screen button below the zoomed in image. To return to the previous status in SlideShow or Full Screen, press the <Esc> key or double-click on the screen. In AVStation Viewer, press the <Esc>...
  • Page 79 Playing a DVD 1. Launch AVStation Viewer and insert a DVD title into the DVD drive. 2. In the AVStation Viewer start screen, click on Movie. 3. Click on DVD/VCD and double-click on the DVD title. The DVD title is played. 60 Users Manual...

  • Page 80: Connecting To The Internet

    Connecting to the Internet Connecting with a Modem (Optional) Before You Start: • Use a standard non-digital phone line to connect. • Contact an internet service provider (ISP) for instructions on how to connect to and disconnect from the Internet. 1.
  • Page 81 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.
  • Page 82 7. To use DHCP: On the General tab, select “Obtain an IP address automatically” and “Obtain DNS server address automatically”. Click OK. To use a static IP: On the General tab, select “Use the following IP address” and fill in the IP ad- dress, Subnet mask, Default gateway, Preferred DNS server, and Alternative DNS server fields.
  • Page 83 To utilize the maximum network performance Configure the following settings network to utilize the maximum network perfor- mance. 1. Click the Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > System > Hardware tab and then the Device Manager button. 2.
  • Page 84 Connecting Through a Wireless LAN (Optional) A wireless network (Wireless LAN) environment is a network environment that en- ables 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 net- work functions such as sharing of files, folders and printers.

  • Page 85: Connecting To An Access Point (Ap)

    2) Computer-to-computer (ad hoc) This is also called a peer-to-peer network. In computer-to-computer wireless networks, you can wirelessly connect 2 or more computers that have wireless LAN modules. For details, see “Connecting to computer- to-computer networks (peer-to-peer or ad hoc)” on page 68. Connecting to an Access Point (AP) This section describes how to connect to an AP.
  • Page 86 Enter the Network Key in the window and then click the Connect button. When a network key is not defined for a selected AP, click on Link to display the warning message box. Then click Connect again in the box. Now when Connected in AP is displayed, and you can access the network.
  • Page 87 Connecting to computer-to-computer networks In computer-to-computer wireless networks, you can wirelessly connect 2 or more computers that have wireless LAN modules. Using this method, a computer that is not connected to the Internet can share the Internet by accessing another computer connect- ed to the Internet.
  • Page 88 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).
  • Page 89 Step 2. Connecting to the configured computer 1. Right-click on the Wireless Network Connection ( select View Available Wireless Networks. 2. Select the wireless network name (e.g. samsung) specified in ”Connecting to com- puter-to-computer networks (peer-to-peer or ad hoc)” on page 68, and click Con- nect.

  • Page 90: Wireless Network Setup Using The Wireless Lan Setup Program

    Wireless Network Setup Using the Wireless LAN Setup Program The procedures to connect to an access point using a wireless LAN configuration pro- gram are described below. Since the wireless LAN configuration program is included on the System Software Media, the user has to install the program. 1.

  • Page 91: Using Samsung Network Manager

    Using Samsung Network Manager Samsung Network Manager is a program that has been developed to enable users to use the network easily. Samsung Network Manager provides the following features. • You can easily set up the network and printer settings.
  • Page 92 2. Run Samsung Network Manager. Select Start > All Programs > Samsung > Samsung Network Manager > Sam- sung Network Manager or double click the Samsung Network Manager( icon on the Desktop. 3. Click the Add button. 4. Select a network location icon and enter the name of the location (e.g. Home).
  • Page 93 Setting up the IP Address To allocate an IP address automatically (DHCP), select Get IP Automatically. To use a static IP address, unselect Get IP Automatically and enter an IP ad- dress. For IP address information, ask your network administrator. 7.

  • Page 94: Using The Network After Moving Location

    View Available Wireless Networks. 2. Click Search AP from the Wireless menu to search for wireless LAN APs. Select an available wireless network (e.g. SAMSUNG) and click the Connect button. For information on available wireless LAN APs, ask your network ad- ministrator.

  • Page 95: Sharing Internet Access

    2. Select an icon that represents the corresponding location from the Saved Locations window and then click Move. 3. When the network settings of the selected location are applied, the new location and the network connection information are displayed in The detailed Informa- tion for window.
  • Page 96 Setting Up a Sharing Server 1. Run Samsung Network Manager on the computer to be used as the sharing serv- 2. Click the Add button. 3. Select a network location icon and enter the name of the location (e.g. Home).
  • Page 97 When the Shared Server setting is completed, set up the shared client. Setting Up the Sharing Client 1. Run Samsung Network Manager on the computer to be used as a sharing client. 2. Click the Add button. 3. Select a network location icon and enter the name of the location. Click the Next button.

  • Page 98: Network Status Diagnosis

    Network Status Diagnosis You can diagnose the network status when the network is not properly connected. 1. Run Samsung Network Manager. 2. Select Auto Diagnosis from the Manage menu. 3. The Network Connections figure window appears. Click the Start button to start the network diagnosis.

  • Page 99: Using Network Services

    Using Network Services While the computer is connected to the network, you can use network services to share files, folders, and printers. Network services are provided for the computers that are connected to the net- work through wired or wireless network connections. For details, see “Con- necting Through a Wired LAN”...
  • Page 100 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'.

  • Page 101: Sharing Printers

    Step 2. Using Shared Files or Folders This section describes how to access shared files or folders if your computer is a mem- ber of the same workgroup. 1. Double-Click My Network Places of desktop under Other Places. 2. Click 'View workgroup computers', and click the desired computer to access the shared file.
  • Page 102 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.
  • Page 103 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.

  • Page 104: Customizing Your Computer

    Customizing Your Computer 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 bat- tery-maintained CMOS memory that saves the information even when the computer’s power is turned off.

  • Page 105: Starting System Setup

    Starting System Setup To start System Setup, turn on your computer and then press <F2> and hold until the System Setup screen appears. Menu Main Advanced Security Boot Exit To open the menu you need to use, use the left or right arrow keys to select the menu name.

  • Page 106: Changing Booting Priority

    Changing Booting Priority You can select the booting priority among the devices such as the hard drive, CD-ROM drive, etc. The following example describes how to configure the hard drive as the first booting device when the CD-ROM drive is configured as the first booting device by default.

  • Page 107: Configuring The Password

    Do not lose or forget your password. If you have forgotten your password, con- tact the Samsung service center. 1. Select the Security menu in the System Setup. To enter System Setup, see “Starting System Setup” on page 86.
  • Page 108 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. Setting up a Hard Disk Drive Password A supervisor password must be set using the Set Supervisor Password menu.

  • Page 109: Configuring Resolution And Color Depth

    Configuring Resolution and Color Depth Screen resolution is the number of pixels displayed on the screen. High resolution makes the overall screen area large, although individual items appear small. Color quality is determined by the number of bits used to represent a pixel on the screen. High color quality displays more number of colours on your screen.

  • Page 110: Using External Display Devices

    To connect a TV, connect the TV to the TV output port of the system. 2. If you press the <Fn>+<F4> key combination once, the Samsung Display Man- ager screen appears where you can select a screen.

  • Page 111: Using Dual View To View Extended Screen

    Using Dual View to View Extended Screen Dual View is a function that enables you to view a computer screen over two display devices. This is convenient when needing a wide screen for work. In Dual View mode, you can select the screen resolution and colour quality for each display device, as if there were two separate graphics cards.
  • Page 112 1 : Primary When you use Dual View, configuring the LCD as the 'Primary' monitor is rec- ommended. If the screen of the secondary display device is displayed at 640x480 pixels, with 256 colours, change the settings to the desired screen resolution and co- lour quality in the [Display Properties] dialog box.

  • Page 113: System Management

    System Management Using Power Management Options Your computer includes Power Management options that can help the battery charge last longer and extend the life of the battery. Power-management options will slow down or shut off system components when the components are not being used. Power management may slow down system performance.
  • Page 114 3. Click the Power Schemes tab to display the basic power management options. By default, the power scheme is configured to BatteryMgr-normal mode. Bat- teryMgr-normal mode extends the battery life and optimizes the Intel Speed- step function. Since the CPU power consumption is automatically optimized to conserve power when the computer is operating on battery power, an applica- tion may be executed slower than when it is operating on AC power.To use BatteryMgr-normal mode after reinstalling Windows, install the Battery Man-...
  • Page 115 Hibernate Mode (Power Management or Manual Method) When hibernation is used, your computer turns off and when you power up again, ev- erything is restored exactly as you left it—including programs and documents you may not have saved or closed. Everything in memory gets saved to the HDD, and the mon- itor and hard disk get turned off.
  • Page 116 Rest Key: The manual <Fn+Esc/ nate modes while you are playing a multimedia program or have an active USB device connected. Advanced Power Management Schemes This section discusses the advanced power management schemes. There are two but- tons that you can use to manually conserve power. To enter the power management window complete the following: 1.
  • Page 117 The “Rest” key is assigned to the <Fn+Esc/ Power Management Schemes" on page 94 for a better understanding of Standby and Hibernate modes. 5. Click OK to set your power management options and close the window. You can return to normal operation after you have used one of the “Power Manage- ment”...

  • Page 118: Upgrading Memory

    Upgrading Memory This computer has one or more 512MB memory module(s). Two memory module sockets are provided so that you can replace memory or install an additional memory module. Removing the memory module Before removing or replacing the memory module, turn the system off com- pletely and remove the battery and AC adapter.

  • Page 119: Adding A Memory Module

    Adding a memory module 1. Align the new memory module connectors accordingly and slide it into the slot at ° a 30 angle. Ensure the notch on the memory module corresponds with the notch on the socket. 2. Push the memory module in until the module clicks into place. If the memory mod- ule is not fixed completely, gently push the memory down while pressing the memory module tabs outward.

  • Page 120: Using The Security Lock Port

    Using the Security Lock Port The security lock is a device used to physically 'fix' the system when using it in a public place. The locking device needs to be purchased separately. The shape and methods of use may differ depending on the manufacturer. Please refer to the manual provided with the security lock for proper use.

  • Page 121: Tips For Using Your Computer

    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.

  • Page 122: Travelling With Your Computer

    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.

  • Page 123: Storing The Computer For Long Periods

    Some liquids damage the polarized LCD screen. If your screen is damaged, contact your authorized manufacturer’s service center for a replacement. Storing the Computer for Long Periods If you will not be using the computer for a long period of time (a month or more), you should discharge the battery completely then remove the battery from the computer.

  • Page 124: Troubleshooting

    (However, programs installed additionally by users are not restored by the System Recovery function.) Click Start > All Programs > Samsung > Samsung Magic Doctor > Samsung Mag- ic Doctor. (p122) Windows Help and Support Run Windows Help and Support to find problem that may be affecting your computer.

  • Page 125: Reinstalling Software

    CD to reinstall OS and System Software Media to reinstall the corrupt device drivers. System Recovery Precaution: Before you start restoring your windows operating system insure you backup all data on your hard drive. Samsung is NOT responsible for any data loss. 106 Users Manual...

  • Page 126: Questions And Answers

    Questions and Answers This section provides information on possible problems, solutions and other references for system use. Windows Related Q1 The system does not shutdown properly. 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.

  • Page 127: Display Related

    Display Related Q1 The LCD screen is too dark or too bright Turn on the LCD backlight or adjust the screen brightness. Press <Fn>+<F5> to turn on the LCD backlight or press <Fn>+< screen brightness. Q2 The screen saver disturbs screen viewing during Media Player or video file operation.
  • Page 128 Q9 Although I have pressed a shortcut key on the keyboard, the setting status does not appear on the screen. The Setting status icon is only displayed when the Magic Keyboard and Samsung Display Manager programs are installed. Q10 The color is strange when the picture is displayed on the connected monitor (or projector).

  • Page 129: Sound Related

    Select Start > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs. Remove Samsung EDS first. Remove Realtek High Definition Audio Driver and restart the computer. Do not remove the High Definition Audio item. Removing this item also re- moves the modem device driver.
  • Page 130 • Installing the Sound Driver after a Windows XP Reinstallation If you install the sound driver after reinstalling Windows XP, the Add Hardware Wizard (Modem Device) window may appear during the sound driver installa- tion. This happens because the High Definition Audio - KB888111 Hotfix, which has been installed on your system, has changed the settings to search for both sound and modem devices.

  • Page 131: Modem Related

    Modem Related Q1 I cannot hear the modem sound. Check that the telephone line is properly connected to the modem. Check that the modem driver is installed properly. Click Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > System. 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.
  • Page 132 When the configuration is completed, click OK. Q3 How do I use my modem when dialing from overseas? Check that the modem is correctly configured according to the current country. Be- cause the values for communication may differ according to the country, you may not be able to connect via the modem due to an incorrect modem configuration.

  • Page 133: Wired Lan Related

    Wired LAN Related Q1 <Wake On LAN> function <Wake On LAN> function is a function that activates the system in rest mode(S3) when a signal (such as a Ping or Magic Packet commands) arrives from network(wired LAN). To use <Wake On LAN> function: Select My Network Places >...

  • Page 134: Wireless Lan Related

    Wireless LAN Related Q1 I cannot find an AP. • Check the Wireless LAN LED. Check if the Wireless LAN LED is on. If off, press the Wireless LAN On/Off but- ton <Fn>+<F9> to turn it on. • Reinstall the driver. Reinstall the driver using the software media.
  • Page 135 When operating in EEE802.11g mode, if there is a IEEE802.11b device operat- ing nearby, you may experience low data rates or even disconnection as it oper- ates in Hybrid mode. • Check the authentication type. A connection may be disconnected after a period of time if the "Use IEEE 802.1x network authentication"...
  • Page 136 If the SSID option is set to Hide, you will not be able to find the AP on your com- puter. It is recommended unselecting the Hide option of the AP. SSID (Service Set ID) is a name used to distinguish a wireless LAN from other wireless LANs. It is recommended using Long Preamble.

  • Page 137: Games And Programs Related

    Q5 After installing the Wireless LAN Setting program, the "AEGIS Protocol (IEEE 802.1x)" protocol appears in the [Local Area Connect Properties] window. The protocol is a security authentication protocol that is automatically installed when the Wireless LAN Settings program is installed and does not affect the pro- gram operation.

  • Page 138: Security Center

    Q6 Some part of a game image is not displayed or is displayed in black. This may happen when running a game designed for DirectX 8.1, such as NHL 2003, MVP Baseball 2003, etc. Q7 The moving images of some games are displayed intermittently. When playing some games which require a very high system performance, you may experience a slow picture display or the motion may not be smooth.
  • Page 139 Q2 When you connect to a Web site, you see the message, “To help protect your security, Internet Explorer stopped this site from installing an ActiveX con- trol on your computer” or “This site might require the following ActiveX control” below the address bar. Windows XP SP2 blocks unsigned ActiveX controls from being installed when con- nected to certain Web sites for security reasons.
  • Page 140 When you first use or install Norton AntiVirus for the first time, follow the Reg- istration Wizard steps to configure the registration settings. To protect your computer from virus attacks with the latest updates, click on Op- tions to display the Norton AntiVirus Options window. From the left menu of the window, check Run Automatic Protection to select Automatic Protection and check Run LiveUpdate to select LiveUpdate.

  • Page 141: Using Samsung Magic Doctor

    Diagnosing the System 1. Select Start > All Programs > Samsung > Samsung Magic Doctor > Samsung Magic Doctor. 2. Click the Diagnose the System icon.
  • Page 142 3. When the system status diagnostics are complete, the diagnostics result appears. If a problem has been found, click on Cure for Samsung Magic Doctor to cure the problem. Troubleshooting 123...

  • Page 143: Restoring The System

    Restoring the System This description is only for models running Window XP. The System Restore function allows you to restore your computer to an earlier copy (called restore point), and restores the settings if a problem occurs.The System Restore function is provided by Windows XP to enable the resolution of various problems without reinstalling Windows XP completely.
  • Page 144 2. Select "Create a restore point", and click Next. Since changes made after the Recovery Point may not be maintained, please back-up all necessary files to another location before performing system re- covery. 3. In the Restore point description box, type a name to identify the restore point, and than click Create.

  • Page 145: Returning Your Computer To An Earlier Restore Point

    Returning your computer to an earlier restore point The procedures to return your computer to an earlier restore point when a problem has occurred are described below. 1. Click Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > System Restore. 2.

  • Page 146: Undoing The Last Restoration

    4. Confirm the selected restore point and click Next. System Restore shuts down Windows, and starts the restoration processes. 5. After the restoration is complete, Windows restarts. In the [System Restore com- pleted] dialog, click OK.Your computer has been restored to the selected restore point.

  • Page 147: Running The System Software Media

    Reinstalling Software If you have reinstalled the Windows operating system, or the system and program do not operate properly, you can re-install the driver and program using the system soft- ware Media. This computer is optimized for Microsoft Windows XP, therefore drivers for other operating systems are not included on the System Software Media.

  • Page 148: Installing Drivers And Programs

    Installing drivers and programs 1. Click Standard Installation in the main window of the System Software Media. (Standard Installation is recommended) 2. The system is scanned to display the drivers and programs that need to be installed. 3. Click OK. The drivers and programs are automatically installed as factory de- faults.

  • Page 149: Reinstalling Windows Xp

    Reinstalling Window may delete the data on the hard disk drive such as files, programs, etc. In order to minimize damage from data loss, please remember to always back up data. Samsung Electronics is not liable in the case of data loss, please consult your warranty statement for clarification.

  • Page 150: Reinstalling Windows

    Reinstalling Windows Explain Standard installation option as a standard. 1. Insert the system recovery CD into the CD-ROM drive. 2. In the initial screen, click Standard Installation. The startup screen may differ depending on your operating system. • Standard installation: You can change the settings for partitioning, the instal- lation folder, etc.
  • Page 151 What is partition configuration? Partition configuration is a function that devides the hard disk drive into one or several partitions. Note that changing the partition deletes all of the data on the hard disk drive. 5. Select the folder to install the Windows operating system. To delete the previous version of Windows and install in the current folder, press <L>...
  • Page 152 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 stan- dard installation option.

  • Page 153: System Specification

    The system specifications are subject to change without notice. For detailed system specifications, refer to the product catalog. The capacity of the hard disk drive with Samsung Recovery Solution will be displayed as less than the specified capacity. The AC adapter output power is printed on the label of the adapter supplied with the computer.

  • Page 154: Product Specification

    Wireless LAN Specification (Optional) Atheros Wireless Network Adapter Product Specification Item Dimensions Physical operation temperature and Specifications humidity Power Saving Mode Receiving Mode Power Specification Transmission Mode Power Compatibility Operating System Network Specifications Media Access Protocol Security * This device supports the Wi-Fi wireless LAN security standard, WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) and CCX (Cisco Compatible eXtensions).
  • Page 155 Abbreviations A ..Amperes AC ..Alternating current ACPI ..Advanced Configuration and Power management Interface APM ..Advanced Power Management ATA.
  • Page 156 ISA ..Industry Standard Architecture KB ..Kilobytes kg ..Kilograms LAN..Local-area network lb..
  • Page 157 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.
  • Page 158 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).
  • Page 159 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.
  • Page 160 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.
  • Page 161 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.

  • Page 162: Contact Samsung World Wide

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