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- Page 1 Your Samsung N150 netbook guide Read this first. It’ll help you get started. We’re better, connected...
- Page 2 Tips before getting started • S ome messages from McAfee might pop up while you set up your netbook. Close them down until you’ve registered. Within two days of buying your netbook, we’ll send you your username and password so you can register your McAfee internet security. But don’t worry, the software will still work and you’ll still be protected. • I f you need to download Windows Updates, use a Wi-Fi or home broadband connection. Updates are often large files, so it’ll be quicker – and it won’t use up your data allowance. • There’s a glossary at the end for any names or terms you’re not sure about. • A fter five minutes of inactivity, your netbook may go to sleep to conserve battery life. To wake up your netbook, slide the power button.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Getting started 1. What to do first..........1 2. Setting up Windows™........2 3. Creating a backup point........4 4. Registering your mobile broadband account........5 Getting online 1. ø Mobile Broadband........6 2. Wi-Fi..............7 3. Public Wi-Fi............7 4. Home Wi-Fi.............8 5. Once you're connected........8 Using your netbook 1. Windows updates...........9 2. About McAfee Internet security....10 3. Adding McAfee security........10 4. How to get your password......11 5. How to register..........12 6. My ø...............13 7. Open Office™..........13 Using mobile broadband......14 Safety information........17 Glossary..............18... -
Page 4: Getting Started
Getting started 1. What to do first 1. Put in your sim. With the laptop upside down, insert the sim with the ø logo facing up, and the edge with the cut corner first. Push it in until it clicks. 2. Put in the battery. Push it in until it clicks. 3. Remove all the packaging and plastic film from your netbook's lid and screen. 4. Plug it in. 5. Turn it on. The first time you use the battery, charge it for at least two and a half hours. -
Page 5: Setting Up Windows
2. Setting up Windows This will take about forty five minutes. Windows will start to prepare your netbook as soon as you turn it on. 1. Choose your language, click Next. 2. Choose your country or region, time and currency, and your keyboard layout. Click Next. 3. Type a username. You can choose a computer name too. Click Next. 4. T ype a password (you don't have to enter a password, but if you do, remember to make a note of it). Click Next. - Page 6 5. Read the agreement. If you accept, tick the box. Click Next. Ask me later. We'll tell you how to turn Windows updates on later. 6. Choose 7. Set your time and date. Click Next. 8. Choose Skip. We'll tell you how to set up wireless networks later. W indows will now configure your netbook. Your ø Software will also be installed now. It might take a while, so make sure you keep your computer plugged in. Tip: Your computer may restart during the set up, don't worry, that's normal. You may also see these boxes during installation:...
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Page 7: Creating A Backup Point
After Windows has finished installing, a backup point will be set. A backup point is a saved 'snapshot' of your netbook's data. It's used as a backup so if anything goes wrong you can go back to that point. Samsung Recovery Solution 4 software will set your backup point for you. Tip: Only set the partition size for drive C and D using the slide bar if you are an advanced user. -
Page 8: Registering Your Mobile Broadband Account
Restart Now. A screen will pop up saying you still have programs open. 2. Click Just wait a bit and they'll automatically close down. Your computer will then restart. 3. Once the backup point has been created click to restart your netbook. 4. Registering your mobile broadband account Once your computer reboots, you’ll see a box called ø Mobile Broadband Account (this is Connection Manager). Follow these steps: I'm on the ø Mobile Broadband Pay Monthly 1. Tick the button and fill in your details. -
Page 9: Getting Online
Getting online There are three ways to connect. 1. ø Mobile Broadband. This uses the ø mobile network to connect to the internet. You can connect anywhere, as long as there's ø mobile coverage. Check your coverage at o2.co.uk/mbbcoveragechecker. 2. Public Wi-Fi hotspots. These are wireless networks. You can connect to Wi-Fi through The Cloud for no extra charge in places like Pret A Manger and McDonalds, and through BT Openzone. Other Wi-Fi hotspots might charge you if you connect. Wi-Fi is usually faster than using the ø network. 3. Home Wi-Fi. This uses your home broadband, and usually gives you the fastest speeds. If your home broadband has a wireless router, Connection Manager can automatically connect to it. You just need to let it know which network is your home Wi-Fi. Or, if you want to create a new network, read the help guide in Getting Connected Connection Manager (click the ?, then double click choose Adding a Wi-Fi Network). -
Page 10: Wi-Fi
2. Wi-Fi Wi-Fi's is usually the fastest way to connect to the internet. It's bundled into your ø laptop package*. (Using it won't use up your data allowance on the ø network.) *As long as you're using BT Openzone or The Cloud. You can find out more about the terms of your package in your tariff details. 3. Public Wi-Fi hotspots You can connect to Wi-Fi through The Cloud or BT Openzone for no extra cost. If you're in a hotspot, it will connect automatically. If you're connected to a BT Openzone Wi-Fi hotspot, you can start using the internet straight away. To use BT Openzone, you'll need to have connected to mobile broadband at least once before. The first time you connect to The Cloud, an internet browser will open and you'll need to register. (We've explained how below.) You can also connect to other Wi-Fi hotspots. (You might have to pay, though.) If Connection Manager doesn't automatically connect you to a Wi-Fi Hotspot: 1. Double click the ø icon on your desktop to open Connection Manager. Start All Programs O2CM-CE If you can't see it, go to >... -
Page 11: Home Wi-Fi
5. Type your ø Mobile Broadband number and click Go. Tip: You only have to type your ø Mobile Broadband number the first time you use The Cloud. After that you can go online straight away. 4. Home Wi-Fi You can get help creating new networks by going to the Connection Manager's help guide. Here's how. 1. Click the ? in Connection Manager. Getting Connected. 2. Double click Adding a Wi-Fi network. 3. Choose 5. Once you’re connected This box might pop up: • A McAfee warning telling you your computer isn’t fully protected. Your computer is protected, you just haven’t registered your software yet. Close this box for now. We’ll show you how to register with McAfee later in the guide. -
Page 12: Using Your Netbook
Using your netbook Here’s some information on how to get the best out of your netbook. 1. Windows updates Updates are often large files, so it will be quicker if you use a Wi-Fi or home broadband connection – and it won't use up your data allowance. Follow these steps to keep Windows up to date: 1. Click at the bottom left of the screen. Programs. 2. Choose Windows Update. 3. Click... -
Page 13: About Mcafee Internet Security
Check for updates. 4. Click Windows will check for updates. Follow the instructions on the screen. 2. About McAfee Internet Security You’ve got McAfee Internet Security for the life of your ø contract. It protects you and your family when you’re online. McAfee Internet Security includes: • Anti-virus • Anti-spyware • Anti-spam • Anti-phishing • Two-way Firewall • Web Site Safety Ratings • Parental Controls 3. Adding McAfee security McAfee Internet Security is included in your contract. Your computer will be protected by McAfee as soon as you set it up. But you’ll need to register to get updates and keep your computer as safe as possible. -
Page 14: How To Get Your Password
4. How to get your password Within two days of buying your netbook, we’ll send you your username and password in two ways: – By email We’ll send this to the address you gave us when you set up your ø contract. – To Connection Manager 1. Double click the Connection Manager icon on your desktop. 2. Click on the envelope icon to open your texts. Your username and password will be in your text inbox. -
Page 15: How To Register
5. How to register: 1. M ake sure you’re connected to the internet, then open up McAfee by double-clicking the icon on your desktop. 2. A fter a few minutes you'll see this screen. Type your username and password. Read and accept the licence agreement and click Next. 3. Click Finish. Once you’re registered, we suggest you connect to Wi-Fi and run an update. You can open up McAfee any time by clicking the icon on the desktop. 4. W hen McAfee's finished updating, it might ask you to restart your computer. We recommend you click Restart my computer now. -
Page 16: My Ø
6. My ø My ø can do a number of things. Some features that you might find helpful are: – it spots and fixes problems (by itself, or with your help) – it checks for updates and messages from ø – it lets you chat online with the customer service team – it helps our customer service team fix any problems over the phone My ø works best if you always have it running on your netbook. My ø doesn’t affect anything else on your computer. And it won’t send us any information about you or any websites you’ve visited. 7. Open Office Open Office is on your netbook and ready to use. It has word processing, spreadsheet and presentation applications. For more information visit openoffice.org. Open Office Disclaimer ‘These binaries (installable software) are in development. They may not be fully stable and should be used with caution. We make no claims about them.’... -
Page 17: Using Mobile Broadband
Using mobile broadband 1. Text messages You can send and receive texts through Connection Manager, with your ø Mobile Broadband number. 2. Text notification We'll send you a text to let you know when you've nearly used up your data. 3. When you get a new text You'll get a pop up at the bottom of your screen. A message screen will also pop-up. Click View Messages to go to your inbox and read your text. If you'd rather read the message later, click to close the screen. - Page 18 7. The speed of your mobile broadband connection ø uses different types of Mobile Network: GPRS, EDGE, 3G and HSDPA. HSDPA is the fastest. Connection Manager will connect you to the fastest type available. 8. Using ø Mobile Broadband abroad You can use your ø Mobile Broadband in over 100 countries. But remember, roaming charges are outside your monthly allowance and it can get expensive. You can see the exact costs at o2international.co.uk. To keep you protected from surprise costs, you'll need to let us know before you want to use your mobile broadband abroad. Information on enabling your mobile broadband for international use, and details on charges can be found at o2.co.uk/mobilebroadbandroaming. Here you'll also find information on our data roaming Bolt On.
- Page 19 11. Extra charges We'll add in Bolt Ons, like International Roaming, and charge you if you go over your monthly allowance on the ø network. Go to o2.co.uk/mobilebroadband for details. 12. Checking your data use Your ø Mobile Broadband comes with a monthly use allowance on the ø network as part of your contract. We'll have to charge you if you go over your allowance. Go to o2.co.uk/mobilebroadband for details. Tip: To avoid any surprises on your bill, we recommend you use Wi-Fi or your home broadband network to download large files. Tip: You can see how much data you've used in Connection Manager. 1. Double click the ø icon on your desktop to open Connection Manager. 2. You'll see how much data you've used above the View Usage button. View Usage 3. Click the button to see details of your data bundle. You'll see how much data you've used, and the details you entered when you set up Connection Manager.
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Page 20: Safety Information
13. Problems getting connected If you're having trouble connecting, try one or more of these steps: 1. Check the sim card Take out the sim and wipe it with a dry cloth. With the laptop upside down, insert the sim with the ø logo facing up and the cut edge going in first. Push it in until it clicks. You can check the sim card works by trying it in an ø mobile phone. If it doesn't work in that either, call us on 0844 809 0202 and we'll replace it for you. 2. Move the computer Try a different place. Something might be getting in the way of the mobile signal, just like it can when you're using a mobile phone. If you still can't connect, go to o2.co.uk/mobilebroadband/help. Or call us on 0844 809 0202 (0800 977 7337 if you're a business customer). -
Page 21: Glossary
Glossary 1. Automatic Windows Updates Sometimes your computer will ask you if you want to download new software. You don’t have to, but it will keep your software up to date. These updates can use up quite a lot of data, so we suggest you connect to Wi-Fi to download them. 2. McAfee Internet Security McAfee Internet Security keeps your computer safe from viruses and other threats from the internet. 3. My ø My ø spots and fixes problems on your computer, and can be a useful way of contacting ø Technical Support. It also checks for any new software or messages from ø. 4. Open Office Your word processing, spreadsheet and presentation software. 5. ø Mobile Broadband ø Mobile Broadband lets you use the internet almost anywhere by using the ø network. You’ll see this network as ‘O2-UK’ on Connection Manager. 6. Username Your own personal profile for using Windows. 7. Wi-Fi/wireless Wi-Fi or wireless lets you connect to the internet without having to plug anything in. - Page 22 Help You can get help over the phone or online. Online Go to o2.co.uk/help/broadband. Then go to ‘Mobile Broadband and O2 Laptop Help’. By phone If you’ve got a netbook question, call 0844 809 0202. Business customer? If you’ve got an IT helpdesk, call them first. If not, call 0800 9777 337.