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  • Page 2 Samsung Electronics reserves the right to change product specifications without notice. Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein; nor for incidental or consequential damages resulting from the furnishing, performance, or use of this material.
  • Page 3 Federal Communications Commission (FCC) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
  • Page 4 Manufactured by AST Ireland Ltd for Samsung Electronics Computer Division at: Raheen Industrial Estate Limerick Ireland Signed Declaration of Conformity Documents Signed Declaration of Conformity documents for Samsung Notebook products are on file at the Samsung Electronics facility located at: Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd 225 Hook Rise South Surbiton,...

  • Page 5: Class 1 Laser Product

    CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT. CAUTION The laser beam used by this CD-ROM drive unit can be harmful to the eyes. Do not attempt to open the unit. All service procedures should be performed by an authorized dealer or distributor. WARNING Never use any optical instruments in conjunction with this unit.
  • Page 6 Important Safety Instruction Read all of these instructions, and save these instructions for later use. • Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners.
  • Page 7 • Do not attempt to disassemble the battery. If the battery is disassembled and the electrodes are exposed to outside, the battery may generate heat and smoke by chemical reaction. • Do not expose the battery to moisture or chemicals. •...

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Using Hypertext Links in the Online Manual ... 2 Special Features of the User’s Manual ... 2 Using the Software User Documentation ... 3 Visiting the Samsung Web Site ... 3 Introducing Your Computer Using Your Computer for the First Time ...
  • Page 9 Main Menu ... 45 Advanced Menu ... 47 Security Menu ... 50 Power Menu ... 52 Boot Menu ... 54 Exit Menu ... 55 Samsung M6000 User’s Manual ... 22 ... 26 ... 28 ... 30 ... 33 ... 36 ...
  • Page 10 Using PC Cards ... 73 Windows 98 ... 74 Windows NT ... 74 Updating the System BIOS Performing the BIOS Update ... 77 Troubleshooting the BIOS Update ... 79 Samsung M6000 User’s Manual ... 57 ... 60 ... 65 ... 68 ... 72 ...
  • Page 11 CD-ROM Drive and Floppy Cable ... 97 Docking Options ... 97 Specifications ... 98 Abbreviations ... 100 Glossary ... 103 Recording the Computer Hardware Configuration Index ... 114 Samsung M6000 User’s Manual ... 85 ... 80 ... 109 Contents iv...

  • Page 12: Using Your Documentation

    Samsung M6000 documentation can help you get the most from your computer. To get up and running quickly, see your Samsung M6000 Quick Start. When you need more in-depth information, turn to your online Samsung M6000 User’s Manual.

  • Page 13: Using Hypertext Links In The Online Manual

    Keys that you need to press to perform certain functions are shown in the manual enclosed in angle brackets. For example, <Ctrl> indicates the control key (Ctrl on the computer’s keyboard). Samsung M6000 User’s Manual A note informs you of special circumstances. A caution warns you of possible damage to equipment.

  • Page 14: Using The Software User Documentation

    Refer to the documentation or the Help options in the software for more information. Visiting the Samsung Web Site If you have an internet connection, you can visit the Samsung Web site http://www.samsungpc.com Updates on your computer and other Samsung products are periodically added to the Web site.

  • Page 15: Introducing Your Computer

    Introducing Your Computer Your Samsung M6000 computer is a lightweight portable computer that includes features to meet your computing needs at home or on the road. Figures 1 through 3 show you the features of your computer. Mouse buttons Speaker...
  • Page 16 Parallel port Serial port Business card holder Label showing part number and serial number Figure 3. Bottom View of Computer Samsung M6000 User’s Manual Video port Infrared port PC Card compartment Figure 2. Back View of Computer Memory module...

  • Page 17: Using Your Computer For The First Time

    All batteries lose their charge if they sit unused for an extended time period. When not used, your M6000 Series battery can discharge fully in 2 to 3 months. The battery may have discharged in the time it took for the computer to go from the factory to you.

  • Page 18: Turning On The Computer

    1. Slide the LCD cover latch to the right and hold it. 2. Lift up the LCD cover. 3. Press and then release the power button (Figure 5). Samsung M6000 User’s Manual Adapter plug AC adapter Using Your Computer for the First Time 7...

  • Page 19: Understanding Post

    When you turn on your computer, a routine called POST automatically runs to test the computer components. The Samsung logo appears on the screen during POST, if you press the ESC key while the Samsung logo is displayed you will see several messages on the screen (see “Boot Menu”...

  • Page 20: Turning Off Your Computer

    A warm (or soft) boot prompts you to save your files, turns off the computer, and then restarts the computer. A cold boot turns off the computer without saving your files. Samsung M6000 User’s Manual If your computer has a Windows operating system, turn off your computer by performing the shutdown procedure described in this section.

  • Page 21: Tips For Using Your Computer

    The LCD has a polarized surface and can be damaged easily. To prevent damage, avoid touching the screen. Use only Samsung approved AC adapters, automobile adapters, airline adapters, and memory modules. Samsung M6000 User’s Manual Do not perform a cold boot unless your keyboard and touchpad have no effect and you cannot perform a warm boot.

  • Page 22: Traveling With Your Computer

    Traveling with Your Computer If you are traveling by airplane, follow these tips: Take the computer with you as carry-on luggage. Do not check the computer with your baggage. Samsung M6000 User’s Manual Using Your Computer for the First Time 11...

  • Page 23: Handling Spills

    Do not use water, window cleaner, acetone, aromatic solvent, or dry, rough towels to clean it. Samsung M6000 User’s Manual Sweet liquids leave a sticky residue that may jam the keyboard despite your efforts to dry it.

  • Page 24: Storing The Computer For Long Periods

    After you have done so, remove the battery from the unit. Samsung M6000 User’s Manual authorized Samsung service center for a replacement. Using Your Computer for the First Time 13...

  • Page 25: Using The Keyboard

    Windows The keys on the keyboard can be grouped into the following categories: Full-sized typewriter keys are arranged like a standard typewriter keyboard and are used for text entry. Samsung M6000 User’s Manual Function keys Typewriter keys Figure 6. Keyboard Although the layout of the keys on your computer’s keyboard is different from that on a...

  • Page 26: Using The Numeric Keypad

    <Fn> and the key. For example to type the letter m, press <Fn+m>. To turn the numeric keypad off, press <Num Lock> again. The Num Lock light turns off. Samsung M6000 User’s Manual Figure 7. Numeric Keypad Using the Keyboard 15...

  • Page 27: Using Special Function Keys

    The gauge closes in a few seconds. (See “You can monitor the charge of the battery pack installed in your computer through the battery gauge.” on page 39 for more information on the battery gauge.) Samsung M6000 User’s Manual Using the Keyboard 16...
  • Page 28 Contrast down: Decreases the LCD contrast. Contrast adjustment Arrow> is not needed on a TFT LCD. <Fn+Right Brightness up: Increases the LCD brightness. Arrow> Brightness down: Decreases the LCD brightness. <Fn+Left Arrow> Samsung M6000 User’s Manual Using the Keyboard 17...

  • Page 29: Using The Touchpad

    Press on the touchpad gently. The touchpad responds to light pressure. You can also use the buttons at the bottom of the touchpad in the same way you use standard mouse buttons. Samsung M6000 User’s Manual Touchpad Figure 8. Touchpad Using the Touchpad 18...
  • Page 30 For information on attaching and using another pointing device or keyboard with your computer, see “Connecting Peripheral Devices” on page 22. Samsung M6000 User’s Manual Using the Touchpad 19...

  • Page 31: Reading The System Status Lights

    System Status lights show the status of computer functions. The lights appear on the left edge of the computer (Figure 9). Table 2 describes the meaning of the lights. Samsung M6000 User’s Manual Figure 9. System Status Lights Reading the System Status Lights 20...
  • Page 32 Battery charge light: Light gives information about the battery charge when the AC adapter is connected. When the battery is charging, the light is amber. When the battery is fully charged, the light turns green. Samsung M6000 User’s Manual Reading the System Status Lights 21...

  • Page 33: Connecting Peripheral Devices

    Serial port Table 3 shows the icons located near each connector and tells you the devices that you can attach to the connectors. Samsung M6000 User’s Manual Turn off your computer before you connect a peripheral device. Connecting a peripheral device with your computer turned on may seriously damage the device or your computer.
  • Page 34 You can use the computer’s touchpad and a PS/2 keyboard at the same time. If you attach a PS/2 mouse to the port, the computer’s touchpad is disabled. Samsung M6000 User’s Manual Connecting Peripheral Devices 23...

  • Page 35: Connecting The Floppy Drive To The Floppy Connector

    Connecting the Floppy Drive to the Floppy Connector Some M6000 computers ship from the factory with both a floppy drive and a CD-ROM drive included. These systems also ship with a floppy cable. To use the floppy drive and the CD-ROM drive at the same time, install the CD-ROM drive in the SmartBay.
  • Page 36 1. Press in and hold the tabs on the side of each cable connector. 2. Pull the cable connectors away from the floppy drive and the computer. Samsung M6000 User’s Manual If the cable does not fit easily, do not force it. Make sure you have the correct end of the cable going to the computer and to the floppy drive.

  • Page 37: Using The Smartbay

    Your computer includes the SmartBay™, a peripheral bay that can hold one of the following devices: Floppy drive: shipped installed in your computer. CD-ROM drive: shipped with some M6000 Series computers. Optional secondary hard drive: available as an option for your computer.
  • Page 38 3. Push the device in until it is flush with the chassis. 4. Push down on the SmartBay latch until the latch snaps into place. Your computer’s operating system automatically recognizes the device in the SmartBay and configures your computer accordingly. Samsung M6000 User’s Manual Using the SmartBay 27...

  • Page 39: Using The Floppy Drive

    The drive light on the computer is amber when the computer writes to or reads from a floppy disk. Do not remove a disk when this light is on. Samsung M6000 User’s Manual The floppy drive in your portable computer is smaller but more power-efficient than a floppy drive in a desktop computer.
  • Page 40 Do not write directly on a label on your disk; instead, write on a disk label first and attach the label to the disk. Make copies of all your important disks. Samsung M6000 User’s Manual Magnetic fields can destroy the information on a disk.

  • Page 41: Using The Cd-Rom Drive

    Using the CD-ROM Drive Some M6000 Series computers ship from the factory with a CD-ROM drive included. The CD-ROM drive fits into the computer’s SmartBay. For information on installing the CD-ROM drive, see “Using the SmartBay” on page 26. Compact discs are designed so that you can easily insert one into the computer when you need it, and then remove it: 1.
  • Page 42 The laser beam used in this CD-ROM drive is harmful to the eyes. Do not attempt to disassemble the CD-ROM drive. Refer servicing to your authorized Samsung service center. a. Press the button on the CD-ROM drive, and its tray slides out.
  • Page 43 CD-ROM drive. The drive tray opens and you can remove the disc from the CD-ROM drive. For more information on playing compact discs, see the Help menu in the CD Player window. Samsung M6000 User’s Manual Figure 15. CD Player Window Play Stop...

  • Page 44: Using The Hard Drive

    Once information is saved on a hard drive, it remains there until it is overwritten. Samsung hard drive heads park automatically when you turn off your computer. The drive in your computer is divided into partitions. Each partition is 2 GB or less so that the partitions can use a 16-bit file allocation table (FAT-16).

  • Page 45: Removing The Hard Drive

    To install a hard drive: 1. Remove the old hard drive from the computer as described in the previous section. Samsung M6000 User’s Manual To prevent loss of data and damage to the disk, do not remove the hard drive while the computer’s power is on and do not drop or jar...
  • Page 46 3. Install the screw that holds the hard drive in place. 4. If you intend to use save to disk mode, see “Creating a Save to Disk Partition” on page 65. 5. Format your drive and reinstall your files. Samsung M6000 User’s Manual Using the Hard Drive 35...

  • Page 47: Using The Battery

    Make it a practice to discharge your battery fully before recharging the battery. This can help extend the life of the battery. Do not attempt to charge the battery in temperatures of under Samsung M6000 User’s Manual F (5 C) or over 95 F (35...

  • Page 48: Safely Using The Ac Adapter And Batteries

    Follow these guidelines to safely use the AC adapter and batteries: Turn your equipment off and unplug the AC adapter if you accidentally: Use only Samsung-approved AC adapters and automobile and airline adapters. Do not disassemble the battery, heat it above 122° F (50° C), or burn it.

  • Page 49: 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 and contrast settings of the LCD. Under normal usage, the battery charge lasts approximately 2 hours. Samsung M6000 User’s Manual Bottom of computer Using the Battery 38...

  • Page 50: Using The Battery Gauge

    While the battery gauge is displayed, all keys are disabled. The battery gauge closes in a few seconds. Samsung M6000 User’s Manual Battery life estimates are subject to variation. The actual life of your battery may be less than the estimates given in the documentation.

  • Page 51: Using The Main Battery Lights

    3. Set options under Battery Status and Alarm Settings. For more information on PowerProfiler, see the Help option in the PowerProfiler software. Samsung M6000 User’s Manual battery for 10 minutes before you check the battery gauge. Using the Battery 40...

  • Page 52: Battery Warnings

    Then try charging the battery again. The battery is defective. Replace the battery with a new battery. Samsung M6000 User’s Manual Table 4. Battery Warnings Condition Battery low: The battery charge is about 10 percent.

  • Page 53: Using System Setup

    Computer Hardware Configuration” on page 109.) Fill it out as you complete your System Setup configuration. This list helps you describe your computer if you must contact your authorized Samsung reseller for service or product information. Samsung M6000 User’s Manual Your computer’s version of System Setup may...

  • Page 54: Starting System Setup

    <Esc> <Left Arrow> and <Right Arrow> keys <Up Arrow> and <Down Arrow> keys Samsung M6000 User’s Manual Table 5. System Setup Menus Function Changes the basic system configuration. Configures advanced features on your computer. Enables security features, including passwords and backup and virus-check reminders.
  • Page 55 <End> to go to the last page. To exit the help window, press <Enter> or <Esc>. Samsung M6000 User’s Manual Moves the cursor forward through the cells for a highlighted field. If the field has only one cell, the <Tab>...

  • Page 56: Main Menu

    Manually set the other fields in this submenu only if the drive you have installed in your computer is not recognized by System Setup. Samsung M6000 User’s Manual Using System Setup 45...
  • Page 57 Before you can make changes to this field, the Type field must be set to User. Samsung M6000 User’s Manual Before attempting to configure a hard drive, make sure you have the configuration information supplied by the manufacturer of the hard drive.

  • Page 58: Advanced Menu

    Extended Memory: Displays the amount of extended memory detected by your computer during startup. This field is for reference only. Advanced Menu Selecting Advanced from the menu bar displays the Advanced menu. Samsung M6000 User’s Manual Using System Setup 47...
  • Page 59 <Enter> when this field is highlighted. If you attempt to set two ports to the same settings, the fields will be marked with asterisks. The submenu contains these fields: Samsung M6000 User’s Manual Using System Setup 48...
  • Page 60 Memory Cache: Opens a submenu that enables or disables external cache memory. Cache memory improves system performance by keeping frequently used computer instructions in memory with a faster access time than DRAM. Samsung M6000 User’s Manual Using System Setup 49...

  • Page 61: Security Menu

    System Setup Security menu; the user has access only to changing his own password and to enabling or disabling Password on boot. A supervisor password must be set before a user password can be Samsung M6000 User’s Manual Using System Setup 50...
  • Page 62 The prompt appears each time you start your computer or reboot until you respond with Y (yes). The options for this field are Daily: Every day when you start your computer for the first time, the prompt appears. Samsung M6000 User’s Manual Using System Setup 51...

  • Page 63: Power Menu

    In standby mode some devices are turned off (including the LCD screen) and the microprocessor slows down. You can disable this option by selecting Off, or you can Samsung M6000 User’s Manual Using System Setup 52...
  • Page 64 Enter two-digit numbers to indicate the hour, minutes, and seconds in the format hh:mm:ss. Use a 24-hour clock. Use the tab key to move between the hour, minute, and second Samsung M6000 User’s Manual Using System Setup 53...

  • Page 65: Boot Menu

    Boot Menu The Boot menu enables you to select a boot device and set boot options. QuietBoot Mode: Enables the Samsung logo screen during POST. The options are Enabled (default) and Disabled. To view the POST screen during boot choose Disabled.

  • Page 66: Exit Menu

    When you select this option and press <Enter>, a message appears asking if you want to save configuration changes. Choose Yes and press Samsung M6000 User’s Manual Pressing <Esc> does not exit this menu. You must select one of the options from this menu or a menu bar item to exit this menu.
  • Page 67 <Enter> to discard changes and remain in System Setup. Battery Calibration: Enables you to discharge the system battery completely for a more accurate battery level detection. This option only works with the SMART battery. Samsung M6000 User’s Manual Using System Setup 56...

  • Page 68: Using System Security

    4. Press <Enter>. The Set Password dialog box appears. 5. Type a password of up to seven characters. You can enter letters or numbers, but you cannot use the function keys, such as <Shift>. Your computer does not distinguish between Samsung M6000 User’s Manual Using System Security 57...

  • Page 69: Deleting A Password

    Press <Enter> again to return to the Security menu. 9. Press <Esc> to go to the Exit menu. 10. Select Exit Saving Changes, press <Enter>, and press <Enter> again to restart the computer. Samsung M6000 User’s Manual Using System Security 58...

  • Page 70: Requiring A Boot Password

    To use the keyboard lock, you must first enable a password through System Setup. (See “Creating a Password” on page 57 for instructions.To lock your keyboard, press <Fn+F7>. To unlock your keyboard, type your password and press <Enter> Samsung M6000 User’s Manual Using System Security 59...

  • Page 71: Using Power Management Options

    When you touch the touchpad or press a key or when there is device activity, the computer returns to full-speed (turbo) operation. Samsung M6000 User’s Manual Some applications may require the computer to run at full speed to operate correctly. If you experience any problems with an application, try disabling power management.

  • Page 72: Standby Mode

    Power On Suspend: This mode saves power by turning off the microprocessor and DMA clocks, video, and all controllable peripheral devices. The computer still uses some power while Samsung M6000 User’s Manual If you press a key to resume from standby, your computer will recognize the function of the key you pressed and perform that function.

  • Page 73: Suspend Mode Precautions

    If the battery charge is too low, the system may not be able to resume fully. Plug in the AC adapter Samsung M6000 User’s Manual When you use the <Fn+F11> key combination, your computer may postpone entering suspend mode during a critical operation, such as reading from or writing to the hard drive.

  • Page 74: Using Powerprofiler

    If you disable the Resume on Time field in System Setup, the same field in PowerProfiler is also automatically disabled. An Samsung M6000 User’s Manual When your computer is in power on suspend or save to disk mode, do not connect or remove...
  • Page 75 PowerProfiler. For more information on PowerProfiler, see the Help option in the PowerProfiler software. Samsung M6000 User’s Manual PowerProfiler maintains the accuracy of the system clock when the computer resumes from suspend mode. If PowerProfiler is closed or...

  • Page 76: Creating A Save To Disk Partition

    Back up data files on your old hard drive. To create the save to disk partition on the new drive: 1. Create a Phoenix PHDISK utility disk from the Samsung Restore CD-ROM. Samsung M6000 User’s Manual...
  • Page 77 10. Use the Format command to format the new partitions, and then restart your computer. 11. Remove the startup disk and turn off your computer. 12. Do one of the following to reinstall your applications: Samsung M6000 User’s Manual phdisk /c 266240 /p Save to disk partition created successfully...
  • Page 78 If you do not intend to use the save to disk mode, you can delete the save to disk partition on an Samsung hard drive using PHDISK /delete. Then you can repartition and reformat the save to disk partition for some other application. Back up your hard drive before deleting the partition if you feel unsure of how to do this.

  • Page 79: Changing The Video Configuration

    24-bit color uses the RGB color model. 32-bit color uses the CMYK color model which gives better printed color matching. Table 7 lists the basic video mode capabilities and maximum colors supported by your computer. Samsung M6000 User’s Manual Changing the Video Configuration 68...

  • Page 80: Configuring Display Features

    The following sections describe how to configure the display settings on your computer. Selecting a Monitor Type When you attach an external monitor to your computer, Windows 98 automatically selects display settings for it (this feature is not available Samsung M6000 User’s Manual Number of Colors 65,536 16.8 million 16.8 million...

  • Page 81: Changing Color Depth And Resolution

    15. Click the Finish button. Follow any prompts that appear on the screen. Changing Color Depth and Resolution To change the color depth and resolution of your LCD or external monitor: 1. Click the Start button on the Windows taskbar. Samsung M6000 User’s Manual Changing the Video Configuration 70...
  • Page 82 7. To change the resolution, click and drag the knob under the Screen area until you select the resolution you want. 8. Click the OK button. 9. Follow the prompts that appear on the screen. Samsung M6000 User’s Manual Changing the Video Configuration 71...

  • Page 83: Working With Pc Cards

    The following sections tell you how to work with PC Cards. Samsung M6000 User’s Manual To use the CardBus and zoomed video technology, install the CardBus and zoomed video drivers provided with your PC Card.

  • Page 84: Maintaining Pc Cards

    The eject button for the card slot flips outward when you install a card. If you close the PC Card compartment door, the button flips inward. You need to flip the button outward and then push the button to eject the card. Samsung M6000 User’s Manual Working with PC Cards 73...

  • Page 85: Windows 98

    Systemsoft Card Wizard is shipped with notebook computers that use Windows NT as the operating system. When you install a PC Card, CardWizard attempts to configure it automatically. If Card Wizard Samsung M6000 User’s Manual Eject button PC Card Figure 19. Inserting a PC Card Use the following procedures to remove PC Cards, or you may lose data that is being stored to a card.
  • Page 86 4. Push the card eject button on the side of the PC Card slot. 5. Pull the card out of the slot compartment. Samsung M6000 User’s Manual Before you remove a modem or ATA card from your computer, stop the card through the CardWizard program or you may lose data.
  • Page 87 For more information on using the CardWizard program, see the CardWizard Help. Samsung M6000 User’s Manual Working with PC Cards 76...

  • Page 88: Updating The System Bios

    Updating the System BIOS Your computer uses flash BIOS, which enables you to update the BIOS easily from a floppy disk. If Samsung releases a BIOS update for your computer, copy the disk image to your hard drive from The Samsung Web site: http://www.samsungpc.com/...
  • Page 89 Samsung M6000 User’s Manual Check the System Time and System Date fields to make sure they display the current time and date. Set the Plug & Play O/S . Windows NT 4.0 does not support plug and play technology.

  • Page 90: Troubleshooting The Bios Update

    The BIOS update disk has not been damaged or corrupted. The AC adapter is not connected. Then try the BIOS update again. If the problem continues, contact your authorized Samsung reseller. Samsung M6000 User’s Manual Updating the System BIOS 79...

  • Page 91: About Drivers And System Resources

    The number of IRQs available for any computer is limited by industry standards. Because it ships with numerous features, the M6000 Series computer uses most of the available IRQs. If you add another device to your computer, you may need to disable an existing device to free up an IRQ for the new device.

  • Page 92: Enabling The Infrared Port

    Table 8. Samsung M6000 Series IRQs Component (Windows 98) System timer Keyboard Internal Controller COM 2, COM 4 COM 1, COM 3 Sound Floppy controller LPT1 (parallel port) CMOS/Clock (available) CardBus Touchpad, PS/2 mouse Numeric data processor IDE 1 (hard drive)

  • Page 93: Making Backup Disks

    If you still cannot transfer a file, see the documentation for the infrared software. Making Backup Disks All M6000 Series computers that ship from the factory include one Microsoft Windows 98 or Windows NT 4.0 CD-ROM and one restore CD-ROM. Computers shipped with Windows 98 installed include a Boot Floppy diskette.
  • Page 94 4. Click the Display Type button. The Display Type window appears. 5. Click the Change button. The Change Display window appears. Samsung M6000 User’s Manual a. When you are prompted to overwrite the uninstall directory, click the Yes button. b. When a prompt identifies your pcmcia.sys file as an...
  • Page 95 6. Click the Have disk button. If the driver is on a floppy disk insert it into the floppy drive or if you want to use the origianl factory driver insert the Samsung Restore CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. Click the Browse button and locate driver you want to install.

  • Page 96: Troubleshooting

    If you ever have difficulty running your computer, follow these steps: 1. Consult the following sections for advice on how to handle system problems. 2. If you have an internet connection, visit the Samsung Web site: http://www.samsungpc.com Updates on your system and other Samsung products are periodically added to the Web site.

  • Page 97: Operating Problems

    Some of the letter keys type numbers instead of the indicated letters. Is the Num Lock light on? If so, the numeric keypad on the keyboard is active. To return the keypad keys to typing letters, press <Num Lock>. Samsung M6000 User’s Manual Troubleshooting 86...
  • Page 98 Normally, the CMOS battery lasts for several years. Do not attempt to open the chassis and replace this battery yourself or your warranty is void. Have an authorized Samsung service center replace the CMOS battery. Samsung M6000 User’s Manual...

  • Page 99: Infrared Problems

    Check to see if the Infrared Port field in System Setup is set to 2F8, IRQ3. If you still cannot transfer a file, see the documentation for the infrared software. Samsung M6000 User’s Manual Troubleshooting 88...

  • Page 100: Using Options

    Using Options You can order the following options for your Samsung M6000 Series computer from your authorised Samsung reseller: An extra AC adapter. An auto/airline adapter that enables you to charge the computer’s battery and operate the computer while in an automobile or an airplane.

  • Page 101: Auto/Airline Adapter

    To remove the top of the adapter casing: 1. Press and hold the release button on the adapter. 2. Pull the top of the adapter casing off. Samsung M6000 User’s Manual Figure 20. Auto/Airline Adapter Light Release button Using Options 90...
  • Page 102 When you connect the adapter to the cigarette lighter or the airplane connector, the battery starts charging immediately. Samsung M6000 User’s Manual Contact your airline for information on using an airline adapter on your flight. To prevent loss of data and possible damage to...

  • Page 103: Battery Pack

    Samsung M6000 User’s Manual To avoid possible system problems, do not mix EDO and SDRAM SODIMM modules, use only Samsung approved memory modules in your computer. To prevent personal injury and damage to the equipment, follow the precautions listed here before installing a memory module.

  • Page 104: Installing A Memory Module

    Figure 21. Removing the Memory Module Compartment Door 3. Grasp the edge of the door and pull the door off the chassis. 4. Remove installed modules if necessary: Samsung M6000 User’s Manual Handle memory modules carefully. Hold them only by the edges.
  • Page 105 6. Push the memory module into the slot at a slight angle until the connectors are fully engaged (Figure 23). Samsung M6000 User’s Manual pull on the metal part of the tabs, or you may damage the tabs.
  • Page 106 9. Reinstall the screw you removed in step 2. 10. Turn on the computer and perform a complete POST to check the memory integrity. Samsung M6000 User’s Manual Using Options 95...

  • Page 107: Battery Cradle

    3. When the indicator light on the cradle turns back to green, the battery is fully charged. The battery is fully charged in approximately 3 hours. Samsung M6000 User’s Manual Figure 24. Battery Cradle Do not leave the battery cradle plugged into an electrical outlet for a long time if the battery cradle will not be used.

  • Page 108: External Numeric Keypad

    Docking Options Contact your reseller for a list of docking options available for your M6000 Series computer. User’s manuals are included with the docking options. Samsung M6000 User’s Manual batteries in the battery cradle for a long time.

  • Page 109: Specifications

    Width Height Length Weight (with floppy drive and battery installed) LCD viewing area (14.1 TFT) Samsung M6000 User’s Manual Table 9. System Specifications Dimension System with 12.1” TFT LCD 12.1 in (30.9 cm) 1.65 in (4.2 cm) 9.5 in (24.1 cm) 6.20 lbs (2.81Kg)
  • Page 110 Height Length Weight Operating voltage Line frequency Input current Output current Output voltage Samsung M6000 User’s Manual Environment –95 –112 20–80% 15–95% 0 to 8,000 ft (0 to 2,348 m) 0 to 40,000 ft (0 to 12,192 m) 10 G for 11 ms half sine...

  • Page 111: Abbreviations

    Abbreviations Your M6000 Series documentation uses the following abbreviations: A ..Amperes AC ..Alternating current APM ..Advanced Power Management ATA .
  • Page 112 PS/2 ..Personal System/2 RAM..Random-access memory RGB ..Red-Green-Blue ROM ..Read-only memory SRAM ..Static random-access memory Samsung M6000 User’s Manual Abbreviations 101...
  • Page 113 VDC ..Voltage direct current VGA ..Video graphics array whr ..Watt hour XGA ..Extended graphics array Samsung M6000 User’s Manual Abbreviations 102...

  • Page 114: Glossary

    Each byte is made up of eight bits. For more information on bytes and bits, see an introductory book on computers. Cache memory Cache is very fast, zero-wait-state memory located between the microprocessor and main memory. Cache reduces the average Samsung M6000 User’s Manual Glossary 103...
  • Page 115 Disk can refer to a floppy disk, hard disk, or RAM disk. Disk cache A software device that accumulates copies of recently used disk sectors in RAM. The application program can then read these Samsung M6000 User’s Manual Glossary 104...
  • Page 116 LCD (liquid-crystal display) The LCD screen on your computer differs from the display screen of a desktop monitor. Most desktop monitors use CRT (cathode- ray tube) displays, which work by moving an electron beam across Samsung M6000 User’s Manual Glossary 105...
  • Page 117 A plug and play operating system automatically configures computer components to work with your system. With this type of operating system, you normally do not need to set jumpers on devices or set memory addresses or IRQs. Samsung M6000 User’s Manual Glossary 106...
  • Page 118 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. Samsung M6000 User’s Manual Glossary 107...
  • Page 119 This process improves video performance. Video conferencing and real-time multimedia devices, such as video cameras, are supported by zoom video. Samsung M6000 User’s Manual Glossary 108...

  • Page 120: Recording The Computer Hardware Configuration

    Ultra DMA: SECONDARY MASTER SUBMENU Secondary Master: Type:___________ Heads:__________ Multi-Sector Transfers:________ LBA Mode Control: 32 Bit I/O: Transfer Mode: Samsung M6000 User’s Manual 1.44/1.25 MB 3½ Cylinders:__________ Sectors:____________ Enabled Enabled Standard Fast PIO 1 Fast PIO 3 FPIO 3 / DMA 1...
  • Page 121 Dual Mouse Mode: Screen Expansion: Display Control: I/O DEVICE CONFIGURATION SUBMENU Serial port A: Base I/O address: Infrared port B: Base I/O address: Samsung M6000 User’s Manual Fast PIO 3 FPIO 3 / DMA 1 Enabled Enabled Disabled Write Protect Disabled...
  • Page 122 Base I/O address: MPU I/O address: Interupt: FM I/O address: DMA Channel: DMA Channel: Local Bus IDE adapter: Large Disk Access Mode: Samsung M6000 User’s Manual 3E8, IRQ 4 DMA 1 Enabled Bi-directional 378, IRQ 7 278, IRQ 7 3BC, IRQ 7...
  • Page 123 POWER MENU Power Savings Mode: Battery Power Saving Mode: Hard Disk Timeout: Standby Timeout: Suspend Mode: Auto Suspend Timeout: Resume On Modem Ring: Resume On Time: Resume Time:________________________ Samsung M6000 User’s Manual Enabled Normal User Daily Weekly Disabled Daily Weekly Disabled Max.
  • Page 124 BOOT MENU QuietBoot Mode: QuickBoot Mode: Floppy Check: Summary Screen: BOOT DEVICE PRIORITY SUBMENU Boot option 1:________________________ Boot option 2:________________________ Boot option 3:________________________ Samsung M6000 User’s Manual Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled Recording the Computer Hardware Configuration 113...

  • Page 125: Index

    40 status lights, main battery 40 warnings 41 Battery Calibration field 56 Battery charge light 21 Battery cradle 96 Samsung M6000 User’s Manual Battery gauge 39 displaying 16 keys 16 Battery low warning 41 Battery Power Saving Mode field 52...
  • Page 126 DMA (direct memory access) 105 Docking options 97 Drive light 21 Drivers 80 Exit Discarding Changes field 55 Samsung M6000 User’s Manual Exit menu, System Setup 55 Exit Saving Changes field 55 Extended Memory field 47 External monitor 70, 86...
  • Page 127 14 Large Disk Access Mode field 50 LBA Mode Control field 47 LCD (liquid-crystal display) 86, 105 Samsung M6000 User’s Manual Lights, system status 20 Liquids, precautions 13 Load Setup Defaults field 55 Local Bus IDE adapter field 50...
  • Page 128 System Setup fields 52 Power menu, System Setup 52 Power on suspend mode 61 Power Savings field 52 PowerProfiler monitoring the battery 40 Samsung M6000 User’s Manual power-management features 63 Precautions operating 10 suspend mode 62 Primary Master field 45...
  • Page 129 System Date field 45 System Memory field 47 System request keys 16 System resources 80 System Setup Advanced menu 47 Boot menu 54 Samsung M6000 User’s Manual Exit menu 55 help 44 keys 43 Main menu 45 menus, overview 43 overview 42...
  • Page 130 Windows 98 accessing online manual 1 keys 15 Microsoft Backup Utility 65 PC Card 74 Samsung M6000 User’s Manual Windows NT accessing online manual 1 Backup Utility 65 PC Card 75 Zoomed video 72, 108 Index 119...

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