R59/R59 plus

R60/R60 plus/P500
R61/R61 plus
User Guide

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 Chapter 1.
Getting Started
Product Features 2
Before You Start 3
Contents 5
Safety Precautions 6
Proper Posture During Computer Use 15
Important Safety Information 18
Replacement Parts and Accessories 20
Regulatory Compliance Statements 22
WEEE SYMBOL INFORMATION 32
Overview 33
Front View 
Status Indicators 
Right View 
Left View 6
Back View 7
Bottom View 8
Turning the Computer On and Off 39
Turning the computer on 9
Turning the computer off 9

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 Product Features

High Performance Notebook Computer

■ Intel Core™2 Duo Processor*. DDR II Memory

■ Wireless LAN*, Bluetooth*
■ 14.1" Wide LCD

Easy-to-Use AV

■ AVStation Viewer* and AVStation Premium* are provided to easily

play various multimedia files.

Sophisticated Design for Increased Usability

■ AV Button and various shortcut keys on the keyboard

■ Multi card slot
■ Luxurious design with increased usability

* The items marked with this symbol are optional items that are
supported depending on the computer model.
Note

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 Before You Start
Before reading the User Guide, first check the following information.

User Guide Information Utilizing the User Guide

This product is supplied with an Installation Guide, and a  Be sure to read the Safety Precautions before using
User Guide. the computer.
You can even more easily and conveniently use the
computer by using any of the guides depending on your  Refer to the separately supplied Installation Guide
needs. when installing your computer.

 Refer to the User Guide for the procedures to use the

computer.
Installation Guide
This guide is provided so that you can conveniently refer
 Using the Index of the User Guide, you can easily find
any information you are looking for.
to this guide when using the computer for the first time
after purchasing it.  Using the Glossary of the User Guide, you can easily
This document includes the computer components and find meanings for technical terms.
the connection procedures.
 If a problem occurs, refer to the Q & A included in the
User Guide.
User Guide
■ Some devices and software referred to in the
You are currently reading the User Guide. To open the
User Guide may not be provided and/or changed
file at any time, double-click the icon on the Desktop. by upgrade.
Alternatively, select Start > All Programs > Samsung > Note Note that the computer environment referred in
User Guide > User Guide. the User Guide may not be the same as your own
This document includes the computer functions, how to environment.
use the functions, and how to use the program. ■ Images used in this User Guide may differ from
actual product.
■ This guide decribes procedures for using both the
mouse and the touchpad.
■ The illustrations provided in this guide assume
that your operating system is Windows XP.
These illustrations are subject to change.
■ The User guide supplied with this computer may
vary depending on your model.

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 Safety Precaution Notations Copyright

Icon Notation Description © 2007 Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. owns the copyright of this
Failing to follow instructions marked with manual.
Warning this symbol, may cause personal injury No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any
and or fatality. form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, without the
consent of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
Failing to follow instructions marked with
The information in this document is subject to change without
Caution this symbol, may cause slight injury to
notice due to improving the performance of the product.
yourself or damage your property.
Samsung Electronics shall not be liable for any data loss. Please
take care to avoid losing any important data and backup your
data to prevent any such data loss.

Text Notations

Icon Notation Description

Content included in this section includes
Before
information required before using a
You Start
function.

Content included in this section includes

Caution
information required about the function.

Content included in this section includes

Note
helpful information to use the function.

This notation represents the page

number you can refer to for information
Page XX
about related functions or as a
reference.
Start > All This represents a menu path to run a
Programs > program.
Samsung > User Click the Start button and then select All
Guide > User Programs > Samsung > User Guide >
Guide User Guide in this order from the menu.

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 Contents
Chapter 1. Getting Started Control Panel 62 Chapter 6. Settings and Upgrade
Running Control Panel 62
Product Features 2 User Account 64 LCD Brightness Control 122
Before You Start 3 Changing Resolution and Color 66 BIOS Setup 123
Contents 5 Entering the BIOS Setup 123
Safety Precautions 6 The BIOS Setup Screen 125
Proper Posture During Computer Use 15
Chapter 4. Using the Network Setting a Boot Password 127
Important Safety Information 18 Wired Network 68 Changing the Boot Priority 129
Replacement Parts and Accessories 20 Wireless Network 71 Upgrading Memory 130
Regulatory Compliance Statements 22 Connecting to Wireless LAN 72 Battery 132
Connecting to computer-to-computer Installing/Removing the Battery 132
WEEE SYMBOL INFORMATION 32
networks (peer-to-peer or ad hoc) 73 Charging Battery 133
Overview 33 Checking Battery Residual Amount 133
Wireless Network Setup Using the
Front View 33 Using Battery Longer 134
Wireless LAN Setup Program 76
Status Indicators 34
Using Samsung Network Manager 77 Using the Security Lock Port 137
Right View 35
Left View 36 Perform Network Settings 77
Back View 37 Using the network after moving location 80
Bottom View 38 Sharing Internet Access 81 Chapter 7. Appendix
Checking Network Status 85
Turning the Computer On and Off 39 Using McAfee SecurityCenter
Turning the computer on 39 Connecting with a Modem 86
(Optional) 139
Turning the computer off 39 Bluetooth 87
Bluetooth Functions 87 Using Samsung Magic Doctor
Bluetooth Software Setup 88 (Optional) 140
Diagnosing the System 140
Chapter 2. Using the Computer Using Bluetooth 90
Reinstalling Software 141
Keyboard 41 Running the system software Media 141
Touchpad 44 Chapter 5. Using Applications Installing drivers and programs 142
Reinstalling Windows XP 143
CD Drive (ODD) 47
Introducing Programs 96 Reinstalling Windows 143
Inserting and Ejecting a CD 47
CyberLink PowerDVD (Optional) 99 Reinstalling when Windows does
Burning a CD 48
Samsung Update Plus (Optional) 100 not start 145
Multi Card Slot 49
Using AVStation premium (Optional) 102 Questions and Answers 146
PCI ExpressCard Slot 52 Windows Related 146
Getting Started and Screen Layout 102
Connecting a Monitor 53 Display Related 146
MUSIC Station 103
Connecting a Monitor 53 Sound Related 148
PHOTO Station 107
Viewing Through a Monitor 53 Modem Related 149
MOVIE Station 112
Adjusting the Volume 54 Wired LAN Related 151
AVStation Viewer (Optional) 115
Using Recorders 55 Wireless LAN Related 152
Start / Exit AVStation Viewer 115
Games and Programs Related 156
Screen Layout 116
Bluetooth 158
MUSIC Station 117
Chapter 3. Using Microsoft PHOTO Station 119
Security Center 159
Other Questions 161
Windows XP MOVIE Station 120
Product Specifications 162
About Microsoft Windows XP 57 Glossary 166
Tour Windows XP 57 Index 170
Help and Support 58 Contact SAMSUNG WORLD WIDE 171
Windows XP Screen Layout 59
Desktop 59
Start Menu 60
Window 61

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 Safety Precautions
For your security and to prevent damage, please read the following safety instructions carefully.

Warning
Failing to follow instructions marked with this symbol may cause personal injury and even fatality.

Installation Related Power Related

The power plug and wall
outlet figures may differ
depending on the country
specifications and the
product model.

Do not install the product in Keep a distance of 15cm or

places exposed to humidity more between the computer and
such as a bathrooms. the wall and do not place any
objects between them.
There is a danger of electric
shock. Use the product within the This may increase the internal
operating conditions specified in temperature of the computer and Do not touch the mains
the Manufacturers User Guide. may cause an injury. plug or power cord with wet
hands.
Keep the plastic bags out of the Do not install the computer There is a danger of electric
reach of children. on a slant or a place prone to shock.
vibrations, or avoid using the
There is a danger of suffocation.
computer in that location for a Do not exceed the standard
long time. capacity (voltage/current) of
This increases the risk that a a multi-plug or power outlet
malfunction or damage to the extension when using it for
product will occur. the product.
There is a danger of electric
shock or fire hazard.

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 If the power cord or power outlet Plug the power cord firmly into Do not bend the power cord
makes a noise, disconnect the the power outlet and AC adapter. excessively or do not place a
power cord from the wall outlet heavy object over the power
Failing to do so may cause fire
and contact a service center. cord. It is especially important to
hazard.
keep the power cord out of reach
There is a danger of electric shock
of infants and pets.
or fire hazard.
If the cord is damaged, it may
cause electric shock or fire.

Use a wall outlet or multi-plug

with a grounding part.
Failing to do so may cause electric
Do not unplug the power cord
shock hazard.
out by pulling the cable only.
Do not use a damaged or loose
mains plug or power cord or If the cord is damaged, it may
power outlet. cause electric shock.

There is a danger of electric shock

or fire hazard.

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 Battery Usage Related Usage Related

Disconnect all cables

If water or another substance Keep the battery out of the connected to the computer
enters the power input jack, reach of infants and pets, as before cleaning it. If you are
AC adapter or the computer, they could put the battery into using a notebook computer,
disconnect the power cord and their mouths. remove the battery.
contact the service center.
There is a danger of electric There is a danger of electric
Damage to the device within the shock or choking. shock or damage to the product.
computer may cause electric
shock or fire hazard.

Do not connect a phone line

connected to a digital phone to
the modem.
There is a danger of a electric
shock, fire or damage to the
product.

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 Upgrade Related

Do not place any container filled Avoid direct sunlight when

with water or chemicals over or the computer is in an air-tight
Never disassemble the power
near the computer. location such as inside a
supply or AC adapter.
vehicle.
If water or chemicals enter the
There is a danger of electric
computer, this may cause fire or There is a danger of a fire hazard.
shock.
electric shock. The computer may overheat and
also present opportunity to thieves.
When removing the RTC (Real
Time Clock) battery, keep it out
of the reach of children as they
could touch and/or swallow it.
There is a danger of choking. If a
child has swallowed it, contact a
doctor immediately.

If the computer is broken or

Use only authorized
dropped, disconnect the power
parts (multi-plug, battery
cord and contact a service
and memory) and never
center for a safety check.
disassemble parts.
Using a broken computer may
There is a danger of damaging
cause electric shock or fire hazard.
the product, electric shock or fire
hazard.

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 Upgrade Related Custody and
Movement Related

Shut down the computer and Follow the instructions for the
disconnect all cables before relevant location (e.g. airplane,
disassembling the computer. If hospital, etc.) when using a
there is a modem, disconnect wireless communication device
the phone line. If you are using (wireless LAN, Bluetooth, etc.).
a notebook computer, make
sure to remove the battery.
Failing to do so, may cause
electric shock.

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 Caution
Failing to follow instructions marked with this symbol may cause slight injury or damage to the product.

Installation Related Battery Usage Related

Do not block the ports (holes), Dispose of worn-out batteries excessive current and a high
vents, etc. of the product and properly. temperature and may damage the
do not insert objects. battery or cause a fire.
- There is a danger of fire or
Damage to a component within explosion.
the computer may cause electric - The battery disposal method may Charge the battery according to
shock or fire. differ depending on your country the instructions in the manual.
and region. Dispose of the used Failing to do so, may cause and
When using the computer with battery in an appropriate way. explosion or fire from damage to
it lying on its side, place it so the product.
that the vents face upwards. Do not throw or disassemble
the battery and do not put it into Do not heat the battery or
Failing to do so, may cause
water. expose it to heat (e.g. inside a
the internal temperature of
the computer to rise and the This may cause an injury, fire or vehicle during the summer).
computer to malfunction or halt. explosion. There is a danger of explosion or
fire.
Do not place a heavy object Use only a battery authorized by
over the product. Samsung Electronics.
This may cause a problem with Failing to do so may cause an
the computer. In addition, the explosion.
object may fall and cause injury,
or damage the computer. Avoid contact with metal objects
such as car keys or clips when
keeping or carrying a battery.
Contact with a metal may cause

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 Usage Related
Do not place a candle, lighted Close the LCD panel only Failing to do so, may cause damage
cigar, etc. over or on the product. after checking if the notebook to the product.
computer is turned off.
There is a danger of fire.
The temperature may rise and If the computer emits smoke,
it may cause overheating and or there is a burning smell,
Make sure to have the product
deformation of the product. disconnect the power plug from
tested by a safety service
the wall outlet and contact a
engineer after repairing the
service center. If your computer
product. Do not press the Eject Button
is a note-book computer, make
while the Floppy Disk/CD-ROM
Authorised Samsung Repair sure to remove the battery.
drive is in operation.
Centers will carry out safety checks
There is a danger of fire.
after a repair. Using a repaired You might lose data and the disk
product without testing it for safety might be suddenly ejected and
might cause electric shock or fire. could cause an injury. Do not use a damaged or
modified CD/Floppy Disk.
In case of lightning, immediately Take care not to drop the product There is a danger of damaging the
turn the system off, disconnect while using it. product or personal injury.
the power cord from the wall
This may cause personal injury or
outlet and line do not use a Do not insert your fingers into
loss of data.
modem or phone. the PC Card Slot.
There is a danger of electric shock Do not contact the antenna with There is a danger of injury or
or fire. electricity facility such as the electric shock.
power outlet.
Connect only permitted devices Use recommended computer
There is a danger of electric shock.
to the connectors or ports of the cleansing solution when cleaning
computer. the product and only use the
When handling computer parts,
Failing to do so, may cause electric computer when it is completed
follow the instructions on the
shock and fire. dried.
manual supplied with the parts.

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 Upgrade Related

Failing to do so may cause Take care when touching the Never disassemble or repair the
electric shock or fire. product or parts. product by yourself.
The device may be damaged or There is a danger of electric shock
Emergency disk eject method
you may be injured. or file.
using paperclip should not
be used while the disk is in
Take care not to throw or drop a To connect a device that is not
motion. Make sure to use the
computer part or device. manufactured or authorized by
emergency disk eject method
Samsung Electronics, enquire
only when the Optical Disk This may cause injury or damage
at your service center before
Drive is stopped. to the product.
connecting the device.
There is a danger of injury.
Make sure to close the computer There is a danger of damaging the
cover before connecting the product.
Do not place your face close
power after a reassembly.
to the Optical Disk Drive tray
when it is operating. There is a danger of electric shock
if your body touches an internal
There is a danger of injury due to
part.
an abrupt ejection.

Use parts authorized by

Check CDs for cracks and
Samsung Electronics only.
damage prior to use.
Failing to do so, may cause fire or
It may damage the disc and
damage the product.
cause disorder of device and
injury of user.

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 Custody and Cautions on Preventing Data Loss (Hard Disk
Movement Related Management)
When moving the product, Take care not to damage the Causes that may damage the
turn the power off and data on a hard disk drive. data of a hard disk drive and the
separate all connected cables hard disk drive itself.
■ A hard disk drive is so sensitive
first.
to external impact that an ■ The data may be lost when an
The product might be damaged external impact may cause loss external impact is applied to
or users may trip over the of data on the surface of the the disk while disassembling or
cables. disk. assembling the computer.
■ Take extra care, because ■ The data may be lost when the
For long periods of not using moving the computer or an computer is turned off or reset
the notebook computer, impact on the computer when by a power failure while the
discharge the battery and it is turned on may damage the hard disk drive is operating.
preserve as it is detached. data of the hard disk drive.
■ The data may be lost and
The battery will be preserved at ■ The company is not liable for irrecoverable due to a computer
its best condition. the loss of any data caused virus infection.
by customer such as the
Do not operate or watch the ■ The data may be lost if the
careless-ness usage or bad
computer while driving a power is turned off while
environmental condition.
vehicle. running a program.

There is a danger of a traffic ■ Moving or causing an impact

accident. Please concentrate to the computer while the hard
on driving. disk drive is operating, may
cause files to be corrupted or
bad sectors on the hard disk.

To prevent data loss due to damage to the hard disk drive, please
backup your data frequently.

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 Proper Posture During Computer Use
Maintaining a proper posture during computer use is very important to prevent physical harm.
The following instructions are about maintaining a proper posture during computer use developed through human
engineering. Please read and follow them carefully when using the computer.
Otherwise, the probability of (RSI: Repetitive Strain Injury) from repeated operations may increase and serious
physical harm may be caused.

The instructions in this manual have been prepared so that they can be applied within the coverage of general users. If the user
is not included in the coverage, the recommendation is to be applied according to the user’s needs.
Note Since this is commonly applied to Samsung Computers, some figures may differ from actual ones.

Proper Posture

Adjust the heights of desks and chairs appropriate to

your height.
The heights are to be adjusted so that your arm forms a
right angle when you place your hand over the keyboard
while sitting down on a chair.

■ Adjust the height of chair so that your heel is

comfortably placed on the floor.

■ Do not use the computer while you are lying down, but
only while you are sitting down.

■ Do not use the computer on your lap. If the computer

temperature increases, there is a danger of burning
yourself.

■ Work while keeping your wrist straight.

■ Use a chair with a comfortable back.

■ Keep the center of your leg weight not on the chair but
on your feet when you are sitting on a chair.

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 Eye Position Hand Position

Keep the monitor or LCD away from your eyes by at Keep your arm at a right angle as shown by the figure.
least 50cm.

m
50c

■ Adjust the height of the monitor and the LCD screen so ■ Keep the line from your elbow to your hand straight.
that its top height is equal to or lower than your eyes. ■ Do not place your palm over the keyboard while typing.
■ Avoid setting the monitor and LCD excessively bright. ■ Do not hold the mouse with excessive force.
■ Keep the monitor and LCD screen clean. ■ Do not press the keyboard, touchpad or mouse with
■ If you wear glasses, clean them before using the excessive force.
computer. ■ It is recommended connecting an external keyboard
■ When entering contents printed on a paper into the and mouse when using the computer for long periods
computer, use a static paper holder so that the height of time.
of the paper is almost equal to that of the monitor.

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 Volume Control (Headphones and Illumination
Speakers)
■ Do not use the computer in dark locations. The
Check your volume first to listen to music. illumination level for computer use must be as bright
so for reading a book.
■ Indirect illumination is recommended. Use a curtain to
prevent reflection on the LCD screen.

Click your
volume!!

Operation Condition

■ Check if the volume is too loud before using ■ Do not use the computer in hot and humid locations.
headphones. ■ Use the computer within the allowed temperature and
■ It is not recommended using headphones for long humidity range specified in the User Guide.
periods of time.

Use Time (Break Time)

■ Take a break for 10 minutes or more after a 50-minute

period when working for more than one hour.

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 Important Safety Information

Safety instructions
Your system is designed and tested to meet the latest ■ Openings in the computer case are provided for
standards for safety of information technology equipment. ventilation. Do not block or cover these openings.
However, to ensure safe use of this product, it is important Make sure you provide adequate space, at least 6
that the safety instructions marked on the product and in inches (15 cm), around the system for ventilation when
the documentation are followed. you set up your work area. Never insert objects of any
kind into the computer ventilation openings.
■ Ensure that the fan vents on the bottom of the casing
Always follow these instructions to help guard
are clear at all times. Do not place the computer on a
against personal injury and damage to your system.
Caution soft surface, doing so will block the bottom vents.
■ If you use an extension cord with this system, make
sure that the total power rating on the products
Setting Up your System plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the
extension cord power rating.

■ Read and follow all instructions marked on the product

and in the documentation before you operate your
system. Retain all safety and operating instructions for
future use.
■ Do not use this product near water or a heat source
such as a radiator.
■ Set up the system on a stable work surface.
■ The product should be operated only with the type of
power source indicated on the rating label.
■ Ensure that the electrical outlet you are using to power
your equipment is easily accessible in case of fire or
short circuit.
■ If your computer has a voltage selector switch, make
sure that the switch is in the proper posi-tion for your
area.

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 Care During Use The Instruction On Safety Operation of
NotePC
■ 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
1 When installing and operating devices please refer to
safety requirements in the user guide.
avoid spills is to not eat or drink near your system.
■ Some products have a replaceable CMOS battery on
the system board. There is a danger of explosion if
the CMOS battery is replaced incorrectly. Replace the 2 Devices can be used only with the equipment
specified in the technical specifications of the
devices.
battery with the same or equivalent type recommended
by the manufacturer.
■ When the computer is turned off, a small amount of
electrical current still flows through the computer. To
avoid electrical shock, always unplug all power cables,
remove the battery and modem cables from the wall
3 If any smell of burning or smoke from the computer
the unit should be switched off and battery removed.
The unit should be checked by a qualified technician
outlets before cleaning the system. before reuse.
■ Unplug the system from the wall outlet and refer
servicing to qualified personnel if:

4
– The power cord or plug is damaged. Service and repair of devices should be carried out
– Liquid has been spilled into the system.
by authorized service centers.
– The system does not operate properly when the operating
instructions are followed.
– The system was dropped or the casing is damaged.
– The system performance changes.

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 Replacement Parts and Accessories
Use only replacement parts and accessories recommended by manufacturer.

To reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26 AWG or larger telecommunications line cord.
Caution

Do not use this product in areas classified as hazardous. Such areas include patient care areas of medical and dental facilities,
oxygen rich environments, or industrial areas.
Note

Battery Disposal Laser Safety

All systems equipped with CD or DVD drives comply with
To reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26 AWG or the appropriate safety standards, including IEC 60825-
larger telecommunications line cord. 1. The laser devices in these components are classified
Caution as “Class 1 Laser Products” under a US Department
of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Radiation
Contact the Samsung Helpline for information on how to Performance Standard. Should the unit ever need
dispose of batteries that you cannot use or recharge any servicing, contact an authorized service location.
longer.
Follow all local regulations when disposing of old
■ Laser Safety Note:
batteries.
Use of controls or adjustments or performance
of procedures other than those specified in
Caution
THERE IS A RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS this manual may result in hazardous radiation
REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. DISPOSE exposure. To prevent exposure to laser beams,
OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE do not try to open the enclosure of a CD or DVD
Caution INSTRUCTIONS drive.
■ Class 1M laser radiation when operating part is
open.
Do not view directly with optical instruments.
■ Class 3B invisible laser radiation when open.
Avoid exposure to the beam.

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 General Requirements
Connect and Disconnect the AC
adapter The requirements listed below are applicable to all
countries:
The socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment ■ The length of the power cord set must be at least 6.00
and shall be easily accessible. feet (1.8m) and a maximum of 9.75 feet (3.0m).
Do not unplug the power cord out by pulling the cable ■ All power cord sets must be approved by an
only. acceptable accredited agency responsible for
evaluation in the country where the power cord set will
be used.
■ The power cord set must have a minimum current
capacity of 7 A and a nominal voltage rating of 125
Power Cord Requirements or 250 volts AC, as required by each country’s power
system.
The power cord set (wall plug, cable and AC adapter plug) ■ The appliance coupler must meet the mechanical
you received with your computer meets the requirements configuration of an EN 60 320/IEC 320 Standard Sheet
for use in the country where you purchased your C7 connector, for mating with appliance inlet on the
equipment. computer.
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.

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 Regulatory Compliance Statements

Wireless Guidance
Low power, Radio LAN type devices (radio frequency (RF) wireless communication devices), operating in the 2.4
GHz Band, may be present (embedded) in your notebook system. The following section is a general overview of
considerations while operating a wireless device.
Additional limitations, cautions, and concerns for specific countries are listed in the specific country sections (or country
group sections). The wireless devices in your system are only qualified for use in the countries identified by the Radio
Approval Marks on the system rating label. If the country you will be using the wireless device in, is not listed, please
contact your local Radio Approval agency for requirements. Wireless devices are closely regulated and use may not be
allowed.
The RF field strength of the wireless device or devices that may be embedded in your notebook are well below all
international RF exposure limits as known at this time. Because the wireless devices (which may be embedded into your
notebook) emit less energy than is allowed in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations, manufacturer
believes these devices are safe for use. Regardless of the power levels, care should be taken to minimize human contact
during normal operation.
As a general guideline, a separation of 20 cm (8 inches) between the wireless device and the body, for use of a wireless
device near the body (this does not include extremities) is typical. This device should be used more than 20 cm (8 inches)
from the body when wireless devices are on and transmitting.
(This Statement is not applicable to UMPC(Ultra Mobile PC) such as PDA, Portable PC.)
This transmitter must not be collocated or operate in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter except the installed
Bluetooth transmitter.
Some circumstances require restrictions on wireless devices. Examples of common restrictions are listed below:

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 ■ Radio frequency wireless communication can interfere with equipment on commercial aircraft. Current aviation regulations
require wireless devices to be turned off while traveling in an airplane.
802.11B (also known as wireless Ethernet or Wifi) and Bluetooth communication devices are examples of devices that
Caution provide wireless communication.
■ In environments where the risk of interference to other devices or services is harmful or perceived as harmful, the
option to use a wireless device may be restricted or eliminated. Airports, Hospitals, and Oxygen or flammable gas laden
atmospheres are limited examples where use of wireless devices may be restricted or eliminated. When in environments
where you are uncertain of the sanction to use wireless devices, ask the applicable authority for authorization prior to use or
turning on the wireless device.
■ Every country has different restrictions on the use of wireless devices. Since your system is equipped with a wireless
device, when traveling between countries with your system, check with the local Radio Approval authorities prior to any
move or trip for any restrictions on the use of a wireless device in the destination country.
■ If your system came equipped with an internal embedded wireless device, do not operate the wireless device unless all
covers and shields are in place and the system is fully assembled.
■ Wireless devices are not user serviceable. Do not modify them in any way. Modification to a wireless device will void the
authorization to use it. Please contact manufacturer for service.
■ Only use drivers approved for the country in which the device will be used. See the manufacturer System Restoration Kit, or
contact manufacturer Technical Support for additional information.

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 United States of America

USA and Canada Safety Requirements Other Wireless Devices

and Notices Safety Notices for Other Devices in the Wireless
Network: Refer to the documentation supplied with
Do not touch or move antenna while the unit is wireless Ethernet adapters or other devices in the
transmitting or receiving. wireless network.
Do not hold any component containing the radio such that The Part 15 radio device operates on a non-
the antenna is very close or touching any exposed parts interference basis with other devices operating at
of the body, especially the face or eyes, while transmitting. this frequency. Any changes or modification to said
Caution product not expressly approved by Intel could void
Do not operate the radio or attempt to transmit data the user’s authority to operate this device.
unless the antenna is connected; if not, the radio may be
damaged.

Unintentional Emitter per FCC Part 15

Use in specific environments:
The use of wireless devices in hazardous locations is This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
limited by the constraints posed by the safety directors of Operation is subject to the following two conditions:(1) this
such environments. device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this
The use of wireless devices on airplanes is governed by device must accept any interference
the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). received, including interference that may cause undesired
The use of wireless devices in hospitals is restricted to the operation.
limits set forth by each hospital.

Explosive Device Proximity Warning

Do not operate a portable transmitter (such as a
wireless network device) near unshielded blasting
Caution
caps or in an explosive environment unless the
device has been modified to be qualified for such
use.

Use On Aircraft Caution

Regulations of the FCC and FAA prohibit airborne
operation of radio-frequency wireless devices
Caution
because their signals could interfere with critical
aircraft instruments.

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 This equipment has been tested and found to Intentional emitter per FCC Part 15
comply with the limits for a Class B digital device
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits Low power, Radio LAN type devices (radio frequency (RF)
Caution are designed to provide reasonable protection
wireless communication devices), operating in the 2.4
against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generate uses and can GHz Band, may be present (embedded) in your notebook
radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed system. This section is only applicable if these devices are
and used in accordance with the instructions may present. Refer to the system label to verify the presence
cause harmful interference will not occur in a of wireless devices.
particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, Wireless devices that may be in your system are only
which can be determined by turning the equipment qualified for use in the United States of America if an FCC
off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct ID number is on the system label.
the interference by one or more of the following
measures: The FCC has set a general guideline of 20 cm (8 inches)
■ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. separation between the device and the body, for use of
■ Increase the separation between the equipment a wireless device near the body (this does not include
and receiver. extremities). This device should be used more than 20
■ Connect the equipment into an outlet on a cm (8 inches) from the body when wireless devices are
circuit different from that to which the receiver is on. The power output of the wireless device (or devices),
connected. which may be embedded in your notebook, is well
■ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV below the RF exposure limits as set by the FCC. (This
technician for help. Statement is not applicable to UMPC(Ultra Mobile PC)
If necessary, the user should consult the dealer or an such as PDA, Portable PC.)
experienced radio/television technician for additional This transmitter must not be collocated or operate in
suggestions. The user may find the following booklet help- conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter except
ful: “Something About Interference.” the installed Bluetooth transmitter.

This is available at FCC local regional offices. Our com- Operation of this device is subject to the following two
pany is not responsible for any radio or television inter- conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful
ference caused by unauthorized modifications of this interference, and (2) this device must accept any
equipment or the substitution or attachment of connecting interference received, including interference that may
cables and equipment other than those specified by our cause undesired operation of the device.
company. The correction will be the responsibility of the
user. Use only shielded data cables with this system.

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 Wireless devices are not user serviceable. Do not
The REN is used to determine the quantity of devices
modify them in any way. Modification to a wireless which may be connected to telephone line. Excessive
device will void the authorization to use it. Contact RENs on the telephone line may result in the devices
Caution manufacturer for service. not ringing in response to an incoming call. In most, but
not all areas, the sum of RENs should not exceed five
FCC Statement for Wireless LAN use: (5.0). To be certain of the number of devices that may be
“While installing and operating this transmitter and connected to a line, as determined by total RENs, contact
Caution antenna combination the radio frequency exposure the local telephone company to determine the maximum
limit of 1mW/cm2 may be exceeded at distances REN for the calling area.
close to the antenna installed. Therefore,
If the terminal equipment causes harm to the telephone
the user must maintain a minimum distance of
20cm from the antenna at all times. This device network, the Telephone Company will notify you in
can not be colocated with another transmitter advance that temporary discontinuance of service may
and transmitting antenna.” (This Statement is not be required. But if advance notice is not practical, the
applicable to UMPC(Ultra Mobile PC) such as PDA, telephone company will notify the customer as soon as
Portable PC.)
possible. Also, you will be advised of your right to file a
complaint with the FCC if you believe it is necessary.
The telephone company may make changes in its
FCC Part 68 (If fitted with a modem facilities, equipment, operations, or procedures that could
device.) affect the operation of the equipment. If this happens,
the telephone company will provide advanced notice in
This equipment compiles with part of the FCC rules. order for you to make necessary modifications to maintain
On the back of this equipment is a label that contains, uninterrupted service.
among other information, the FCC registration number
If trouble is experienced with this equipment (Modem)
and ringer equivalence number (REN) for this equipment.
for repair or warranty information, please contact your
If requested, this information must be provided to the
local distributor. If the equipment is causing harm to the
telephone company.
telephone network, the telephone company may request
This equipment uses the following USOC jacks : RJ11C that you disconnect the equipment until the problem is
An FCC compliant telephone cord and modular plug is resolved.
provided with this equipment. This equipment is designed The user must use the accessories and cables supplied
to be connected to the telephone network or promises by the manufacturer to get optimum performance from the
wiring using a compatible modular jack which is Part 68 product.
compliant. See Installation Instructions for details.
No repairs may be done by the customer.

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 Canada
This equipment cannot be used on public coin phone Unintentional Emitter per ICES-003
service provided by the telephone company. Connection
to party line service is subject to state tariffs. This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits
The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out
it unlawful for any person to use a computer or other in the radio interference regulations of Industry Canada.
electronic device, including fax machines, to send any Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits
message unless such message clearly contains in a radioélectriques dépassant les limitesapplicables aux
margin at the top or bottom of each transmitted page or appareils numériques de Classe B prescrites dans le
on the first page of the transmission, règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique édicté par
the date and time it is sent and an identification of the Industrie Canada.
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
Intentional Emitter per RSS 210
which charges exceed local or long-distance transmission
charges.) Low power, Radio LAN type devices (radio frequency (RF)
wireless communication devices), operating in the 2.4
In order to program this information into your fax machine, GHz Band, may be present (embedded) in your notebook
refer to your communications software user manual. system. This section is only applicable if these devices are
present. Refer to the system label to verify the presence
of wireless devices.
Wireless devices that may be in your system are only
qualified for use in Canada if an Industry Canada ID
number is on the system label.
As a general guideline, a separation of 20 cm (8 inches)
between the wireless device and the body, for use of
a wireless device near the body (this does not include
extremities) is typical. This device should be used more
than 20 cm (8 inches) from the body when wireless
devices are on.
The power output of the wireless device (or devices),
which may be embedded in your notebook, is well below
the RF exposure limits as set by Industry Canada.

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 This transmitter must not be collocated or operate in with a single-line individual service may be extended by
conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter except means of a certified connector assembly. The customer
the installed Bluetooth transmitter. should be aware that compliance with the above
conditions may not prevent degradation of service in
Operation of this device is subject to the following two
some situations.
conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any Repairs to certified equipment should be made by an
interference received, including interference that may authorized Canadian maintenance facility designated
cause undesired operation of the device.
by the supplier. Any repairs or alterations made by the
To prevent radio interference to licensed service, user to this equipment, or equipment malfunctions, may
this device is intended to be operated indoors and give the telecommunications company cause to request
away from windows to provide maximum shielding. the user to disconnect the equipment.
Caution Equipment (or its transmit antenna) that is installed
outdoors is subject to licensing. Users should make sure, for their own protection, that
the electrical ground connections of the power utility,
Wireless devices are not user serviceable. Do not telephone lines, and internal metallic water pipe system, if
modify them in any way. Modification to a wireless present, are connected together. This precaution may be
device will void the authorization to use it. Contact particularly important in rural areas.
Caution manufacturer for service.
To avoid electrical shock or equipment
malfunction do not attempt to make electrical
ground connections by yourself. Contact the
Telecommunications per DOC notice Caution appropriate inspection authority or an electrician, as
appropriate.
(for products fitted with an IC-compliant
modem) The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) assigned to
each terminal device provides an indication of the maxi-
The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment. mum number of terminals allowed to be connected to a
This certification means that the equipment meets certain telephone interface. The termination on an interface may
telecommunications network protective, operation, and consist of any combination of devices subject only to the
safety requirements. The Department does not guarantee requirement that the sum of the Ringer Equivalence Num-
the equipment will operate to the users’ satisfaction. bers of all the devices does not exceed 5.
Before installing this equipment, users should make sure
that it is permissible to be connected to the facilities of
the local telecommunications company. The equipment
must also be installed using an acceptable method of
connection. In some cases, the inside wiring associated

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 European Union

European Union CE Marking and European Radio Approval Information

Compliance Notices (for products fitted with EU-approved
radio devices)
Products intended for sale within the European Union are
marked with the Conformité Européene (CE) Marking, This Product is a Notebook computer; low power,
which indicates compliance with the applicable Directives Radio LAN type devices (radio frequency (RF) wireless
and European standards and amendments identified communication devices), operating in the 2.4 GHz band,
below. This equipment also carries the Class 2 identifier. may be present (embedded) in your notebook system
The following information is only applicable to systems which is intended for home or office use. This section is
labeled with the CE mark. only applicable if these devices are present. Refer to the
system label to verify the presence of wireless devices.
Wireless devices that may be in your system are only
European Directives qualified for use in the European Union or associated
areas if a CE mark with a Notified Body Registration
This Information Technology Equipment has been Number and the Alert Symbol is on the system label.
tested and found to comply with the following European
The power output of the wireless device or devices that
directives:
may be embedded in you notebook is well below the
■ EMC Directive 89/336/EEC with amending directives
RF exposure limits as set by the European Commission
92/31/EEC & 93/68/EEC as per
– EN 55022 Class B through the R&TTE directive.
– EN 61000-3-2
See 802.11b and 802.11g restrictions for specific
– EN 61000-3-3 countries or regions within countries under the
– EN 55024 heading “European Economic Area Restrictions”
■ Low Voltage Directive (Safety) 73/23/EEC as per EN Caution below.
60950(A1/A2/A3/A4/A11)
■ Radio and Telecom Terminal Equipment Directive
199/5/EC as per
– CTR21 (if fitted with a modem device)
– ETS 300 328 (if fitted with a 2.4 GHz band embedded
wireless device)
– ETS 301 489-1 (if fitted with a 2.4 GHz band embedded
wireless device)
– ETS 301 489-17 (if fitted with a 2.4 GHz band embedded
wireless device)

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 Translated Statements of Compliance [Spanish]
[English] Este producto cumple con las normas del Directivo Eu-
This product follows the provisions of the European Direc- ropeo 1999/5/EC.
tive 1999/5/EC. [Swedish]
[Danish] Denna produkt har tillverkats i enlighet med EG-direktiv
Dette produkt er i overensstemmelse med det europæiske 1999/5/EC.
direktiv 1999/5/EC
Translated Statements of Compliance
[Dutch]
Dit product is in navolging van de bepalingen van Europ- Local Restriction of 802.11b/802.11g Radio Usage
ees Directief 1999/5/EC. [Note to integrator: The following statements on
[Finnish] local restrictions must be published in all end-user
Tämä tuote noudattaa EU-direktiivin 1999/5/EC määräyk- documentation provided with the system or product
siä. incorporating the Intel PRO/Wireless 2200BG Network
[French] Connection product.]
Ce produit est conforme aux exigences de la Directive
Européenne 1999/5/EC. Due to the fact that the frequencies used by
802.11b/802.11g wireless LAN devices may not yet
[German]
be harmonized in all countries, 802.11b/802.11g
Dieses Produkt entspricht den Bestimmungen der Eu- Caution products are designed for use only in specific
ropäischen Richtlinie 1999/5/EC countries or regions, and are not allowed to be
[Greek] operated in countries or regions other than those of
Το προϊόν αυτό πληροί τις προβλέψεις της Ευρωπαϊκής designated use.
Οδηγίας 1999/5/ΕC. As a user of these products, you are responsible
[Icelandic] for ensuring that the products are used only in the
countries or regions for which they were intended
Þessi vara stenst reglugerð Evrópska Efnahags Ban-
and for verifying that they are configured with the
dalagsins númer 1999/5/EC correct selection of frequency and channel for
[Italian] the country or region of use. Any deviation from
Questo prodotto è conforme alla Direttiva Europea permissible settings and restrictions in the country
1999/5/EC. or region of use could be an infringement of local
[Norwegian] law and may be punished as such.
Dette produktet er i henhold til bestemmelsene i det euro- The European variant is intended for use throughout the
peiske direktivet 1999/5/EC. European Economic Area. However, authorization for use
[Portuguese] is further restricted in particular countries or regions within
Este produto cumpre com as normas da Diretiva Européia countries, as follows:
1999/5/EC.

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 General European Telecommunication
European standards dictate maximum radiated trans- Information (for products fitted with EU-
mit power of 100 mW effective isotropic radiated power approved modems)
(EIRP) and the frequency range 2400 – 2483.5 MHz.
Belgium Marking by the symbol indicates compliance of this
equipment to the Radio and Telecom Terminal Equipment
The product may be used outdoors, but for outdoor trans- Directive 1999/5/EC. Such marking is indicative that
missions over a distance of 300m or more, a license from this equipment meets or exceeds the following technical
the BIPT is required. standards:
This restriction should be indicated in the manual as fol- CTR 21 – Attachment requirements for pan-European
lows: approval for connection to the analogue Public Switched
Dans le cas d’une utilisation privée, à l’extérieur d’un Telephone Networks (PSTNs) of TE (excluding TE
bâtiment, au-dessus d’un espace public, aucun enregis- supporting voice telephony services) in which network
trement n’est nécessaire pour une distance de moins de addressing, if provided, is by means of Dual Tone Multi-
300m. Pour une distance supérieure à 300m un enregis- Frequency (DTMF) signaling.
trement auprès de l’IBPT est requise. Pour une utilisation
Although this equipment can use either loop
publique à l’extérieur de bâtiments, une licence de l’IBPT disconnect (pulse) or DTMF (tone) signaling, only
est requise. Pour les enregistrements et licences, veuillez the performance of the DTMF signaling is subject to
contacter l’IBPT. Caution regulatory requirements for correct operation.
It is therefore strongly recommended that the
France
equipment is set to use DTMF signaling for access
For Metropolitan departments: to public or private emergency services. DTMF
2.400 - 2.4835 GHz for indoor use. signaling also provides faster call setup.
2.400 -2.454 GHz (channels 1 to 7) for outdoor use. This equipment has been approved to Council Decision
For Guadeloupe, Martinique, St Pierre et Miquelon, Mayo- 98/482/EEC—“CTR 21” for Pan-European single terminal
tte: connection to the Public Switched Telephone Network
2.400 - 2.4835 GHz for indoor and outdoor use. (PSTN).

For Reunion, Guyane: However, due to differences between the individual

2.400 - 2.4835 GHz for indoor use. PSTNs provided in different countries, the approval
2.420 - 2.4835 GHz for outdoor use (channels 5 to 13) does not, of itself, give an unconditional assurance of
successful operation on every PSTN termination point. In
the event of problems, you should contact manufacturer
Technical Support.

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 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. To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste
disposal, please separate this from other types of wastes and recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of
material resources.
Household users should contact either the retailer where they purchased this product, or their local government office, for
details of where and how they can take this item for environmentally safe recycling.
Business users should contact their supplier and check the terms and conditions of the purchase contract.
This product should not be mixed with other commercial wastes for disposal.

USA ONLY
This Perchlorate warning applies only to primary CR (Maganese Dioxide) Lithium coin cells in the product sold or
distributed ONLY in California USA.
“Perchlorate Material- special handling may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.”

LAMP(S) INSIDE THIS PRODUCT CONTAIN MERCURY AND MUST BE RECYCLED OR DISPOSED OF
ACCORDING TO LOCAL, STATE OR FEDERAL LAWS.

For details see lamprecycle.org, eise.org, or call 1-800-Samsung.

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 Overview
Before You Start!
■ *The items marked with this symbol are optional items which may be changed or may not be provided depending on the
computer model.
■ The actual color and appearance of the computer may differ from the pictures used in this guide.

Front View
1 LCD Latch
This latch is used to open and close the LCD panel.
To open the LCD panel, slide the latch to the right
and then lift the LCD panel up.

2 LCD
The screen images are displayed here.

9 Speaker
3 AV Button A device used to generate
Launches AVStation Viewer. sound.
p. 115

4 Power Button
Turns the computer on and off.
p. 39 8 Keyboard
A device to enter data by
pressing the keys. p. 41
5 Status Indicators
Shows the operating status of
the computer. The corresponding
operating LED is lit when the
corresponding function operates. p. 34 7 Touchpad/Touchpad Buttons
The touchpad and touchpad buttons provide
functions similar to the mouse ball and buttons.
6 Multi Card Slot* p. 44
A card slot that supports SD Card and MMC.

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 Status Indicators 1 Num Lock
This turns on when the Num Lock key is
pressed and numeric keypad is activated.
p. 42

2 Caps Lock
This turns on when the Caps Lock key is
pressed allowing capital letters to be typed
without holding the Shift button down.

7 Power
This shows the computer operating status.
On : When the computer is operating
Blinks: When the computer is in Sleep
mode.

6 Charge Status
This shows the power source and the
battery charge status.
Green: When the battery is fully charged or
the battery is not installed.
Amber: When the battery is being charged.
Off: When the computer is running on
battery power without being connected to
AC adapter.

5 Wireless LAN
This turns on when the wireless LAN
is operating.

4 HDD
This turns on when the hard disk is being
accessed.

3 Scroll Lock
This turns on when the Scroll Lock key is
pressed and screen scroll is locked. p. 42

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 Right View

1 CD Drive (ODD) * 2 Security Lock Port

Plays CD or DVD titles. You can connect a Kensington lock to the
Since an ODD drive is optional, the installed drive Security Lock Port to prevent the computer
depends on the computer model. p. 47 from being stolen.

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 Left View

1 Monitor Port
A port used to connect a monitor, TV or projector
supporting a 15pin D-SUB interface. p. 53

3 USB Port
You can connect USB devices to the USB port
such as a keyboard/mouse, digital camera, etc.

6 PCI ExpressCard Slot

Install the PCI Express card into this
2 Fan Vents slot.
The internal heat of the computer is emitted through these holes.

If the vents are blocked the computer may overheat.

Caution
Avoid blocking the vents as this may be dangerous. 5 Headphone Jack
A jack used to connect the headphones.

4 Microphone Jack
A jack used to connect the microphone.

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 Back View

5 DC Jack
A jack to connect the AC adapter that supplies power to
the computer.

4 Wired LAN Port

Connect the Ethernet cable to this port. p. 68

2 USB Port
You can connect USB devices to the USB port
such as a keyboard/mouse, digital camera, etc.

1 Battery
This is a Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery that
supplies power to the computer. p. 132

3 Modem Port*
A port to which a telephone cable is connected to in
order to dial up to the Internet.

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 Bottom View

1 Battery Latches
The latch used to remove or install the battery. p. 132

2 Hard Disk Drive Compartment Cover 3 Memory Compartment Cover

The hard disk drive is installed inside the cover. The main memory is installed inside the cover. p. 130

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 Turning the Computer On and Off

Turning the computer on Turning the computer off

1 Install the battery and connect the AC adapter.

(Refer to the Installation Guide.). 1 Click the start button ( ) on the taskbar.

2 Slide the LCD Latch to the right and then lift up the
LCD panel. 2 Click Turn Off Computer.

3 Press the Power button to turn the computer on.

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
Caution appears, click Shut Down > Turn Off to turn
If the LCD brightness is too dim, press the Fn+ off the computer. Your unsaved work may be
( ) keys and adjust the screen brightness. lost/damaged.
Note p. 43 ■ If <Ctrl>+<Alt>+<Delete> keys do not operate
either, press the power button for more than 4
seconds to turn off the computer. Your unsaved
work may be lost/damaged. The next time you
turn on your computer, a hard disk check will be
performed, before Windows starts.

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 Chapter 2.
Using the computer
Keyboard 41
Touchpad 44
CD Drive (ODD) 47
Inserting and Ejecting a CD 47
Burning a CD 48
Multi Card Slot 49
PCI ExpressCard Slot 52
Connecting a Monitor 53
Connecting a Monitor 5
Viewing Through a Monitor 5
Adjusting the Volume 54
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 Keyboard
The keyboard is supplied according to the corresponding country. Refer to the keyboard figure for the corresponding country.

United Kingdom

United States

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 Shortcut Keys

You can use the following functions by pressing the keys below with the Fn key.

Fn+ Name Function

REST
Switches to Sleep mode. To wake the computer up, press the Power button.
(Sleep Mode)
Shows the remaining battery charge.
Gauge
You can only use this function when the Easy Display Manager program is installed.
Enters the Euro monetary unit symbol.
Euro
This key may not be provided depending on the keyboard type.
Switches the screen output to the LCD or external monitor when an external monitor (or TV) is
CRT/LCD
connected to the computer. p. 53

Backlit Turns the LCD backlight on or off.

Mute Mutes or cancels mute.

Samsung Magic System diagnosis, recovery and Internet consultation program, Samsung Magic Doctor, will be
Doctor launched.
You can select operation mode when you need maximum system performance or low-noise/low
power consumption with one-click.
■ Silent: Low-noise and low power consumption mode
Easy SpeedUp
■ Normal: Normal Mode
Manager
■ Speed: Maximum performance mode. The system operates in its maximum performance,
and system resources are allocated to the currently active program with priority for maximum
performance.

Wireless LAN Turns the wireless LAN function on or off in models with wireless LAN capability.

Turns the Touchpad function on or off.

Touchpad
When using an external mouse only, you can turn the Touchpad off.

Num Lock Turns the numeric keyboard on or off.

If you turn the Scroll Lock on, you can scroll the screen up or down without changing the cursor
Scroll Lock
location in some applications.

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 Screen Brightness Control Other Function Keys

To adjust the LCD brightness press the Fn + ( ) key

combination or the Fn + ( ) key combination. The ■ Application Key ( )
changed screen brightness is displayed at the center of
Performs the right-click mouse function (touchpad).
the screen for a moment.
■ Internet Explorer Quick Launch Key : (Fn+)
Launches Internet Explorer.

Volume Control

To control the volume, press the Fn + ( ) key

combination or the Fn + ( ) key combination.
You can mute the sound or cancel the mute function by
clicking the Fn + ( ) key combination.

Numeric Key

The numbers are printed in blue on the numeric keys.

If Num Lock is turned on by pressing the Fn + ( ) key
combination, you can use the numeric keys to enter digits.

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 Touchpad
The touchpad provides the same function as a mouse and the left and right buttons of the touchpad plays the role of
the left and right buttons of a mouse.

Before You Start!

■ Use the Touchpad with your fingers. Using a sharp object may damage the Touchpad.
■ If you touch the Touchpad or press the Touchpad buttons while booting up, the Windows boot time may be extended.

Touchpad
Use to move the cursor. Scroll Area
Plays the role of the mouse wheel.
You can scroll up and down using the
Scroll Area.

Touchpad Left Button Touchpad Right Button

You can select or run a program Plays the role of the right mouse
using this button. button.

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 Moving the cursor on the screen Double-Click Function

Place your finger on the touchpad slightly and move your Put your finger on the touchpad and quickly tap twice with
finger. The mouse cursor will move accordingly. Move your finger on an item you want.
your finger in the direction you wish to move the cursor. Alternatively, press the left touchpad button twice quickly.

TapTap
or
ClickClick

Click Function Right Button Function

Place your finger on the touchpad and tap your finger This corresponds to clicking the right mouse button.
once over an item you want. Press the right touchpad button once. The corresponding
Alternatively, press the left touchpad button once. pop-up menu appears.

Tap
or
Click Click

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 Drag Function Touchpad On/Off Function

If you want to use the mouse only without using the

Dragging refers to moving an item to another place after
touchpad, you can turn the touchpad off.
selecting it.
To lock the touchpad function, press the Fn + ( ) keys.
Press and hold down the left touchpad button over an
item you want to drag and move the item to the new
location.

Move

Holding down the left

touchpad button

Touchpad Scroll Function

The touchpad scroll area provides the mouse wheel

function (scroll function).
Place your finger on the touchpad’s right edge for vertical
scrolling or the bottom edge for horizontal scrolling and
then move your finger along the edge to scroll the screen
vertically or horizontally.

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 CD Drive (ODD)
An optical disk drive is optional and may differ depending on your computer model. For detailed specifications, refer
to the catalogue.

Before You Start!

One of the following optical disk drives is installed on this computer.

Drive Type Function

DVD-ROM Reads CD/DVD.

RW-Combo You can read CDs and DVDs, and burn a CD.

You can read CDs and DVDs, and burn CDs and DVDs.
DVD Super Multi
Supported DVD recording types include DVD±R, DVD±RW, DVD-RAM.

■ Do not insert a cracked or scratched CD.

Otherwise, the CD may break and damage the optical disk drive when the CD rotates at a high speed.
■ When you clean a CD or DVD title, wipe with a soft cloth from inside to outside.
Caution
■ Do not eject a CD when the CD operating LED is on.

Inserting and Ejecting a CD

1 Click the Eject button of the optical disk drive at the

side of the computer.

Status Indicator Emergency

Hole

Eject Button

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 2 When the CD tray pops out, insert a CD or DVD until
it clicks.
Burning a CD
If your computer has a writable CD drive, you can write
data onto a CD or DVD or burn an audio CD.

Cyberlink DVD Solution is supplied with the System

Software Media (or an additional CD) so that you can
burn a CD using the program.

Install the provided software and use the software

functions referring to the software help.

3 Push the CD tray inward until it clicks.

The CD drive status indicator is turned on.

■ A CD drive’s reading and writing speed may

differ depending on the condition and type of the
media.
Note
■ To eject a CD when the CD drive does not work
or the computer is off, place the end of a paper
clip ( ) into the Emergency Hole until the
CD tray is ejected.

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 Multi Card Slot
Using the multi card slot, you can read and write data to SD card and MMC.
You can use a card as a removable disk and conveniently exchange data with digital devices such as a digital
camera, digital camcorder, MP3, etc.

Before You Start!

■ A multi card slot is optional and is provided for some models only.
■ You have to additionally purchase a multi card with the necessary capacity depending on your requirements.
■ You can use a multi card just like any data storage device. A copyright protection function is not supported.
■ Since you can lose a card when moving the computer, keep the card separately.

Supported Cards

SD Card MMC

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 To Insert and Use a Memory Card
3 You can save, move and delete data by double-
clicking the corresponding drive.

1 Insert a card into the slot according to the directions

printed on the slot.

Example) SD Card

2 Click Start > My Computer. The inserted memory

card is displayed.

Since you can only use the card after formatting it,
if it is not formatted, format the card referring to the
descriptions of “To format a memory card”. p. 51

Using a Mini SD and RS-MMC

Since the above cards are too small, you cannot
insert the cards into the slot directly.
Note
Insert the card into a dedicated adapter (available
from most electronic retailers) and then insert the
adapter into the multi card slot.

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 To remove a memory card ■ To use a card to exchange data with a digital
device such as a digital camera, formatting the

1
data using the digital device is recommended.
Push the tip of the card lightly. Caution
■ When you try to use a card, which is formatted in
the computer, in another digital device, you may
have to format the card again in the device.
■ You cannot format, write or delete data from a

2 If the card pops up with a clicking sound, remove the Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, SD, or SMC
card with a write protection tab when it is in the
card. Lock position.
■ Inserting and removing a memory card
repeatedly may damage the memory card.
■ If you remove the multi memory card using the
Safely Remove Hardware icon ( ) in the
Taskbar, you will not be able to use the multi
To format a memory card memory card. To use the multi memory card
again, restart the computer.
You have to format a card first to use it.

Formatting a card deletes all data saved on the

card. If the card includes data, backup the data
Caution before formatting it.

1 Click Start > My computer.

2 Right-click over a card drive with the touchpad and

select Format.

3 Click Start to the formatting.

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 PCI ExpressCard Slot
You can use PCI Express cards using this slot.
The PCI ExpressCard slot can be regarded as the next generation PCMCIA card specification and supports LAN, TV
Tuner and Sound cards. This computer’s slot supports the Express Card/34 and Express Card/54 specifications.

Before You Start!

■ Remove the dummy card installed to protect the slot first. Lightly push the dummy card of the slot. The dummy card pops up.
Eject the dummy card.
■ This slot is a PCI ExpressCard slot. You cannot connect a PCMCIA card here.

To insert a card To remove a card

1 Insert a card into the slot on the side of the

computer. 1 Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon (
on the taskbar.
)

2 Select the PC card to be removed and click Stop.

3 If the Stop a Hardware device window appears,

click the OK button.

PCI ExpressCard Slot

4 Push the Eject button of the PC card slot lightly.
Then the Eject button pops up.

2 If you insert a card into the slot, Windows recognizes

the card automatically or a message telling
you to install a driver appears. If the card is not
automatically recognized, install the device driver
5 Press the Eject button fully to eject the card.

supplied with the card.

If a window asking whether you want to scan and

change appears, click on Continue Without Scan.
Note This will proceed to Step 2 above.

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 Connecting a Monitor
Using an external display device is useful when you are giving a presentation or watching a video or movie through
your monitor.

Before You Start!

You have to buy a connection cable additionally.

Connecting a Monitor Viewing Through a Monitor

Connect the monitor to the Monitor port. You can switch the display device using the shortcut key.

Switching the Display Device using the

Shortcut Key

Press the Fn + ( ) key combination once. Then the

Easy Display Manager screen appears in which you can
select a display device.
Whenever you press the ( ) key while holding down the
Fn key, the selected option is changed.

You can also connect a TV or projector supporting a Example) Selecting LCD+CRT Clone
monitor port (15-pin, D-Sub).
Note
LCD: Notebook Screen
CRT: External Monitor Screen
Note LCD+CRT Clone : Notebook+ External Monitor
Screen

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 Adjusting the Volume
You can adjust the volume using the keyboard and the volume control program.

Adjusting the Volume using the Keyboard

When you turn the system on, a booting noise may
occur.
Press the Fn + ( ) key combination or Fn + ( ) key Caution
combination to adjust the volume.
Press the Fn + ( ) key combination to turn the volume
on or off.
Using EDS
Adjusting the Volume using the Volume Enables listening to surround sound using stereo
Adjustment Program speakers.
To listen to more stereophonic sound, click Start > All
Click the Volume icon ( ) on the taskbar and slide the
Programs > Samsung > Samsung EDS > Samsung
volume control bar to adjust the volume.
EDS or double-click the EDS icon ( ) on the Taskbar
and select a surround mode from the pop-up menu.
To disable EDS, select Enhanced Digital Sound OFF from
the pop-up menu.

To disable EDS, select Enhanced Digital Sound

Mute
OFF from the pop-up menu.
Note

For advanced volume control options, double-click the

Volume icon( ), and adjust the volume level in the
volume control program.

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 Using Recorders
This section describes how to perform recording on a
computer by using Windows Recorder. 5 Select Recording Control and Mic in Volume from
Show the following volume controls and click OK.

1 Connect a microphone to the microphone jack.

6 When Recording Control window appears, make

sure all the Mute boxes are unchecked. Increase

2
the recording volume to increase the recording
Click Start > Control Panel > Sounds, Speech, and
sensitivity and close the window.
Audio Devices > Sounds and Audio Devices.

3 Click Advanced from Volume and then, click

Options > Properties.
7 Click Start > All Programs > Accessories >
Entertainment > Sound Recorder.

4 Select Realtek HD Audio input from the mixer

device to select Recording from Adjust Volume for.
8 Click the Record button to perform recording.

The default recording duration of Windows is 60

seconds. Download a dedicated recording program from
the Internet to record audio data for a long time.

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 Chapter 3.
Using Microsoft
Windows XP
About Microsoft Windows XP 57
Tour Windows XP 57
Help and Support 58
Windows XP Screen Layout 59
Desktop 59
Start Menu 60
Window 61
Control Panel 62
Running Control Panel 6
User Account 6
Changing Resolution and Color 66

The screen shots used in this chapter may differ from actual screens depending on the Windows XP version and
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 About Microsoft Windows XP
Microsoft Windows XP (hereinafter referred to as Windows) is the basic operating system for computers.
You should know how to use Windows in order to use your computer properly. Use Tour Windows XP as well as
Help and Support to learn about how to use Windows.

Tour Windows XP
Tour Windows XP introduces the basic features and characteristics of Windows.

Click Start > Tour Windows XP.

Or, click Start > All Programs > Accessories > Tour Windows XP.

Click the title at the right to view the description of the Windows features.

The screen layout may differ depending on the computer model and the operating system.
Note

Click the title.

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 Help and Support
Help and Support allows you to view the features and usage of Windows. Also, it allows you to search the information you
want by entering a search keyword.

Click Start > Help and Support.

Search: Enter a search keyword to view the Help.

Fixing a problem: If a problem occurs, you can get help.

How to Change Desktop (Background Picture)

What's new in Windows XP > Windows XP articles : Walkthrough ways to use your PC. After clicking Walkthrough :
Personalize your PC, you can view the way to change the background picture on Customize Desktop.

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 Windows XP Screen Layout
Desktop
If you turn on the computer, the Desktop will appear. The Desktop is the work space (screen) of a computer and is
configured as follows:

The screen layout may differ depending on the computer model and the operating system.
Note

Shortcut Icons
You can launch
programs by clicking
the shortcut icons on
the Desktop.

Start Menu
The menu from
which you can launch
programs. Recycle Bin
You can drop useless
files and folders here.

Language Bar
Switches text input
language.

Start button Taskbar System Tray with Clock

Press the start button. Currently running programs are Shows some running program icons.
The Start menu appears. displayed here. Icons not being used are hidden. If you
click the arrow mark on the left, you can
view hidden icons.

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 Start Menu
The menu from which you can launch programs.

Click Start. The Start menu appears.

Alternatively, press the Windows key ( ) on the keyboard.

Items that are pined

to the Start menu.
My Documents folder
User account name

My Computer
Frequently used Control Panel
programs

Help and Support

Search
Run
All Programs

Displays the contents of the hard disk, the CD-ROM drive, the network drive(s), and floppy disks.
My Computer
It can also be used to search and open files and folders.

Control Panel Enables users to configure settings on the computer.

Help and
Provides on-line help, information on Windows and troubleshooting.
Support

Search Enables users to search for information in files or the Internet.

Run Run programs or documents.

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 Window
A window is a basic foundation for operating your computer. For instance, a window of your computer is configured as
follows:
Click Start > My Computer.

Displayed menus and names may be varied.

Double-click the Local Disk, which is a hard disk drive, to view the folders and files saved in your computer.
If any folder or file is not shown, click Show Folder Contents.
Minimize button
Menu Bar Close button
Title Bar Maximize button
Toolbar
Folder Icon

Fast Operation Window

Drive Icon (Memory)

What is a Drive?
A drive is a storage device that can read or write data such as folders and files.
What is a Folder?
A folder is just like a cabinet that keeps files or folders. You can keep files or folders of similar kinds in a folder.
What is a File?
A file is the minimum unit of materials created by using a program and is also called data.
How to View the Entire Drive Structure
Click the folder icon from the Toolbar to view the drive structure.
Click the icon again to return to the Fast Operation window.

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 Control Panel
The Control Panel has a group of tools that enable to configure the Windows-related settings.

Running Control Panel

Click Start > Control Panel.

Appearance Change the appearance of desktop items, apply a theme or screen saver to your computer,
and Themes or customize the Start menu and Taskbar.
Network
Connect to the Internet, create a home or small office network, configure network settings to
and Internet
work from home, or change modem, phone, and Internet settings.
Connections
Add or
Remove Install or remove programs and Windows components.
Programs
Sounds,
Change the entire sound scheme or individual sounds made by your computer, or configures
Speech, and
the settings for your speakers and recording devices.
Audio Devices
Performance
Schedule regular maintenance checks, increase space on your hard disk, or configure
and
energy-saving settings.
Maintenance

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 Click Start > Control Panel.

Printers
and Other Change the settings for your printer, keyboard, mouse, camera, and other hardware.
Hardware
User
Change user account settings, passwords, and pictures.
Accounts
Date, Time,
Language, Change the date, time, and time zone for your computer, the language to use, and the way
and Regional numbers, currencies, dates, and times are displayed.
Options
Accessibility
Adjust your computer settings for vision, hearing, and mobility.
Options
Security
View your current security status and access important settings to help protect your PC.
Center

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 User Account
Windows XP allows to set multiple users with accounts.
This section describes how to add a user account and to
switch a it.
3 Enter your name and click Next.

How to Add a User Account 4 Select an account type and click the Create
Account button. Then, check the created account
from the User Account window.

1 Click Start > Control Panel.

5 Click the target account and change the user

account information.

2 Click User Accounts and Create a new Account in

sequence.
You can change the account name, password,
account type, and picture.

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 To Delete User Account How to Switch a User

1 Click Start > Control Panel > User Account.

1 Click Start > Logoff.

2 Select the user account to be deleted and click

Delete Account. 2 Click Switch User.

The administrator account cannot be deleted. It can only

be renamed or disabled.

3 Click the user name to be switched from the

Welcome screen. Then you can log on with a new
user name.

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 Changing Resolution and Color
A resolution is the number of pixels displayed on the
screen. If you set the resolution to a higher value, items
on the screen will be displayed smaller and the screen
2 Click Settings and change the resolution and color
quality. Then, click OK.

looks wider than the pervious. As color quality gets higher,

more colors can be represented.

1 Click Start > Control Panel > Appearance and

Themes > Change the screen resolution.

You can select a graphic chip set.

Move the slider bar to set the

resolution.
Click the pull-down menu button to
select the number of colors you want.

It is recommended to set the resolution and color quality depending on the LCD type of your computer as the following:
LCD Type Resolution Color Quality

WXGA 1280 x 800 Very high (32-bit)

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 Chapter 4.
Using the Network
Wired Network 68
Wireless Network 71
Connecting to Wireless LAN 7
Connecting to computer-to-computer networks
(peer-to-peer or ad hoc) 7
Wireless Network Setup Using the
Wireless LAN Setup Program 76
Using Samsung Network Manager 77
Perform Network Settings 77
Using the network after moving location 80
Sharing Internet Access 81
Checking Network Status 8
Connecting with a Modem 86
Bluetooth 87
Bluetooth Functions 87
Bluetooth Software Setup 88
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 Wired Network
A wired network is a network environment used for a company network or broadband internet connection at home.

Before You Start!

You can also configure the network settings using the Samsung Network Manager. p. 77

1 Connect a LAN cable to the computer’s LAN port.

4 Select Local Area Connection and click the right
button of the touch pad and select Properties.

2 Click Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet

Connections > Network Connection.

3 Click Manage Network Connections from the left

pane.

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 5 Click General tab and select a LAN driver from
Connect using:. Select Internet Protocol(TCP/IP)
and click Properties.
6 Configure IP settings.
Select Obtain an IP address automatically when
using DHCP. If you use a static IP, select Use the
following IP address and enter the values.
The displayed LAN driver may vary depending on the
LAN device type.
Click Install to add a network component as shown in
the figure below: You can add a client, a service, or a
protocol.

If the IP of your computer is not automatically assigned,

contact the network administrator.

7 If all settings are made, click OK. Now the network

configuration is finished.

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 Using both DHCP and a fixed IP
simultaneously

Using the Alternate Configuration providing by Windows

XP, you can set both automatic and fixed IP addresses
and then you can select to use either of them to connect
to the Internet.

1 Click Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet

Connections > Network Connection > Local Area
Connection by using the right button of the touch
pad and click Properties.

2 Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click

Properties.

3 Select the Alternate Configuration tab, select User

configured and fill in the fields.

4 When the setting completes, click OK.

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 Wireless Network
A wireless network allows computers to share resources or an internet connection without using LAN cables between
them.

Before Use!
■ This description is applied only to the models equipped with wireless LAN cards or devices. You can set a wireless network by using
Samsung Network Manager as well. p. 77
A wireless LAN device is optional when purchasing. Click a symbol, +, from Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance >
System > Hardware Tab > Device Manager > Network Adapter to check the device type.
Some of the pictures shown in this description may vary depending on the wireless LAN device.
■ Press the Fn + ( ) key and enable the wireless LAN features to use wireless LAN. Once the wireless LAN is enabled, the wirelss LED
( ) turns on.

Types of Wireless LAN Connections ■ Small Office Network

The small office network interconnects computers
The types of wireless LAN connections are as follows. where wireless LAN is enabled wirelessly and is called
The following describes how to use the wireless LAN Peer-to-Peer (or Ad HOC). This method enables the
based on AP connections. configuration of a small office network in one computer.
Then, another computer is connected to the computer
■ AP Connections wirelessly for communications.
You can connect to the Internet or a computer on For more information on how to establish connections,
the network by connecting to AP on an AP-enabled see the information from Start > Help and Support >
network. Networking and Web.
When you use Ad-Hoc, you have to change the
What is Access Point (AP)? McAfee Firewall settings. p. 156
AP is a network device that connects wired LAN to
wireless LAN and corresponds to the wireless hub of
a wired network. Also, AP allows you to connect more
than one computer where wireless LAN is enabled.

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 Connecting to Wireless LAN
If an AP exists near your location, you can easily connect
to wireless LAN in the method provided by Windows XP. For a network key, contact the network administrator.
If you use the program provided by a wireless LAN card
provider, connect to wireless LAN after seeing page 76
of this document.

3
The following description is based on Windows XP
Once Connected to AP is displayed, you can use a
Service Pack 2; thus, the pictures may vary.
wireless network.

1 Click the Wireless Network Connection

icon ( ) from the Taskbar using the right button of
the touch pad. Then, click View Available Wireless
Networks. To check the network connections

Place the mouse on the Wireless Network Connection

icon ( ) from the Taskbar. Then, the status will appear.

2 Select an AP to be connected and click Connect.

If a network key is set in the AP, the network key
input window will appear. Enter the network key in
the input window and click OK.

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 Connecting to computer-to-computer networks (peer-to-peer or ad hoc)
In computer-to-computer wireless networks, you can
wirelessly connect 2 or more computers that have
wireless LAN modules. Using this method, a computer
2 Click Change the order of Preferred Networks.

that is not connected to the Internet can share the Internet

by accessing another computer connected to the Internet.
(Refer to “Sharing Internet Access” on page 81.)

You can connect by completing the following steps:

■ Step 1. Set up a computer-to-computer network on a

computer.
■ Step 2. Connect to the configured computer from other
computers.

Step 1. Setting up a computer-to-

computer network 3 On the Wireless Network tab, click Advanced.

1 Right-click on the Wireless Network Connection

4
( ) icon on the taskbar, and select View Clear ‘Automatically connect to non-default network’
Available Wireless Networks. check box, if it is selected.Select ‘Computer-to-
computer (ad hoc) networks only’, and click Close.

5 In the Wireless Networks tab, click Add.

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 6 Enter the network name (e.g. samsung), and
unselect ‘The key is provided for meautomatically’.
Enter the encryption key in the Network key field,
7 Check that the configured network name (e.g.
samsung) is in the ’Preferred networks’item, and
click OK.
and click OK.

To prevent a network connection from an unauthorized

user, it would be better to configure a network key
(encryption key). A network key consists of 5 ~ 13
alphanumeric characters (e.g. magic), or of 10 ~
26 hexadecimal numbers (ahexadecimal number is
represented by numbers ‘0’ to ‘9’ or letters ‘a’ to ‘f’).

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 Step 2. Connecting to the configured
computer 3 Enter a cryptographic key in the network key box and
click Connect.

1 Right-click on the Wireless Network Connection

( ) icon on the taskbar, and select View
Available Wireless Networks.

2 Select the wireless network name (e.g. samsung)

specified in ”Connecting to computer-to-computer
networks (peer-to-peer or ad hoc)” on page 73,
If the network key is not configured in ”Connecting to
computer-to-computer networks (peer-to-peer or ad
and click Connect. hoc)” on page 73, just click Connect, without any
keystrokes.

When connected to the wireless network, the system

displays Connected in the selected network of the
Network Connection window.

Checking the connection status Move the mouse

pointer over the Wireless Network Connection
( ) icon on the taskbar, and the connection status is
displayed.

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 Wireless Network Setup Using the
Wireless LAN Setup Program

The procedures to connect to an access point using a

wireless LAN configuration program are described. Since
the wireless LAN configuration program is included in the
5 Enter a profile name to be used for the connection
and select the security settings of the AP to be
connected to in the Security tab.
System Software Media, the user has to install the program.

The network authentication, encryption type and

password of an access point are configured through the
Atheros Wireless Network Adapter Device access point management program. For the security
information, check the security settings of an access

1 Insert the System Software Media into the CD drive point or ask your wireless network administrator.
and install the wireless LAN configuration program See the following when setting a WEP key.
(ACU: Atheros Client Utility). ■ Data encryption (WEP): The IEEE 802.11 WEP
(Wired Equivalent Privacy) standard defines two
Select System Software Media > User Installation
levels of encryption, a 64-bit key (this is sometimes
> Wireless LAN Driver ReadMe, click ReadMe and represented by 40bits) and a 128-bit key. When
install the program according to the instructions. connecting to an Atheros access point, you can use
the 152-bit key (32 hexadecimal digits or 16 ASCII
characters).

2 Right-click the wireless LAN configuration Key index: Select the current encryption key index
■

program ( ) on the Taskbar and select Open used by the access point from between 1 to 4.
■ Using an encryption key: Enter 5 (for 64-bit) or 13
Atheros Client Utility.
(for 128-bit) alphaNumeric characters (represented
Alternatively, click Start > All Programs > Atheros by 0-9, a-z, or A-Z).
Client Utility > Atheros Client Utility.

6 Click OK and then OK again in the Profile

3 In the Profile Management tab, click Scan to search Management window.

for available wireless networks. If the profile is created, the profile appears in the list
in the Profile Management tab and the connection
is established using the profile.

4 Select the name of an access point (AP) to connect to

from the network name (SSID) and then click Activate.

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 Using Samsung Network Manager
Samsung Network Manager guides you to configuring the network-related settings.

Samsung Network Manager performs the features as shown below:

■ Easy configuration for your network and printer. p. 77~79
■ Enabling the movement-free feature. p. 80
If you use a computer in different places such as your office and home, Configure network settings in each place.
Then, you can select a location and use the computer without giving extra effort for network settings each time.
■ Easy Internet configuration. p. 81
Enables the feature that allows two computers to share an Internet using one Internet line.
Sets one computer as the sharing server and the other computer as the client to use the Internet in both computers.
■ Easy check-up for the network connection status. p. 85

Perform Network Settings

You can set up a wired network or wireless network.
When different networks are used in different places, you
must set up the network environment for each place. The
2 Click Start > All Programs > Samsung > Samsung
Network Manager > Samsung Network Manager.

progress of configuration is displayed while the network is

being set up.

3 Click Add.

1 If you use a wired LAN, connect the LAN cable to

the wired LAN port. Press the <Fn> + ( ) key and
enable the wireless LAN features to use wireless
LAN. Once the wireless LAN is enabled, the wireless
LAN LED turns on.

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 4 Select an icon to choose the network location and
enter the location name (for example, “Home”) and
click Next.
6 Select a device and configure IP settings. Then, click
Next.

5 Select Internet Direct Connection and click Next.

Choose Device
Select between wired LAN and
wireless LAN.

IP Settings
Contact the network administrator
and enter the IP information if the IP
is not an automatic IP.

Get IP Automatically
Select this option and perform
automatic IP settings if you use
DHCP.

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 7 When the Printer Setting window appears, click
Finish. To add a printer, click Add Printer. The Add
Printer Wizard appears. Set up theprinter according
When the network setting is complete, an icon for the
added location is created within
the Saved Locations window. Now you can use the
Internet or add a new network location.
to the instructions displayed on the screen. When
the printer has been added, click the Show printer
button, select the newlyadded printer and then click
the Finish button.

To not add a printer, select No Default Printer and

then click the Finish button. When the network
setting is complete, the ’Do you want to move to
newly added location now?’ message appears. If
you select ’Yes’, the network settings for the added
location are applied. When the network settings for
the added location are applied, the added place and
the corresponding network connection information is
displayed in The detailed Information for window.

Saved Locations

Current Place
Information
Menu

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 Wireless LAN AP Connection Procedures
To use a wireless LAN, first connect to a wireless
Using the network after moving
LAN AP and then you can access the network even location
when moving location. moving location and then you
can access the network even when connecting to a
wireless LAN AP By setting the network settings (IP address, printer
1. Right-click over the Wireless Network
setting, etc.) for each location, you can immediately
Connection ( ) icon on the Taskbar and click access the network without performing the network setting
View Available Wireless Networks. procedures regardless of your location.
2. Click Search AP from the Wireless menu to
search for wireless LAN APs. Select an available

1
wireless network (e.g. SAMSUNG) and click the
Connect button. For information on available
Run Samsung Network Manager when connected to
wireless LAN APs, ask your network administrator. the Internet.

Available AP

2 Select an icon that represents the corresponding

location from the Saved Locations window and then
click Move.
Connect
3. The network key (security key) input window
appears.
- If a network key has been set for the wireless LAN
AP, enter the network key and click the Connect
button. For the network key information, ask your
network administrator.
- If no network key has been set for the wireless
LAN AP, click the Connect button without entering
3 When the network settings of the selected location
are applied, the new location and the network
connection information are displayed in The detailed
the network key.
Information for window.
4. When the computer is connected to the wireless
LAN AP, the Connected message will appear on the
Wireless Network icon in the Taskbar.

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 Sharing Internet Access
Set one computer as the sharing server and another computer as the client for two computers to share an Internet using
one Internet line. Once the configuration is complete, you can use the Internet immediately.

If you perform Internet sharing setup by using Samsung Network Manager, the program must be installed into both computers.

There are three methods for setting each computer as a sharing server and a client as shown in the table. This document
describes how to do so by giving an example to the typical connection method 1 (Wire+Wireless).

Sharing Server (Hereinafter referred to as server)

Computer that is equipped with two LANS and is directly connected to an Internet.

Sharing Client (Hereinafter referred to as client)

Computer that is not directly connected to the Internet and is able to use the Internet through the sharing server.

How to Connect the Client to the Server

Network Device of the Server

Network Device
Connection Connection Check the connections before connecting to the
Connects to of
Type Device to the Internet.
the client. the Client
Internet
It is wireless-to-wireless connection. First turn on
Method1 Wired LAN Wireless LAN Wireless LAN
the wireless LAN.
Method2 Wireless LAN Wired LAN Wired LAN It is wire-to-wire connection. First use the LAN
cable to connect two devices before setting the
computer.
Method3 Wired LAN Wired LAN Wired LAN In Method 3, you have to install the wired LAN
card for connection.

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 How to Set up Sharing Server

Check if the LAN cable is properly connected before

5 Set up the network device to be connected to the
external Internet as shown in the figure below and
click Next.
setting up the sharing server.

1 Run Samsung Network Manager on the computer Determining whether to use a firewall
that will be used as the sharing server.

2 Click Add.

3 Select the icon that shows the network location and

enter the location name (for example, Home-Sharing
Server) and click Next.

IP address setting Select a network device

4 Select the sharing server and click Next. (for example, wired LAN)

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 6 Set up the device to be connected to the client as
shown in the figure below and click Next.
How to Set up the Sharing Client

This description is discussed based on the wireless

connection to the sharing server. The sharing server has
Because the wireless connection name and network to be turned on and the wireless LANs in both computers
key entered in the sharing server must be entered in the have to be active.
client as well, remember them.

1 Run Samsung Network Manager on a computer

that will function as the sharing client.

7 Check the settings and click Next.

2 Click Add.

8 Click Add Printer and set up a printer following the

instructions in the wizard.
Once printer addition is complete, click Refresh.
Select the added printer and click Complete. 3 Select the icon that shows the network location and
enter the location name. Click Next.

If you don’t want to add a printer, just click Complete

without following the instructions in the wizard. 4 Select Sharing Client (Wireless) and click Next.

9 If the “Do you want to move to newly added

location now?” window appears, click No. 5 Enter the values in the Wireless Connection Name
and Network Key fields in the Select Device window
and click Next.
The added location icon is created and sharing
server setup is complete. Set up the sharing client
next.
When you use Internet Connection Sharing, you
have to change the McAfee Firewall settings.
6 Check the settings and click Next.

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 7 Click Add Printer and set up a printer following the
instructions in the wizard. Once the printer addition is
complete, click Refresh.
To connect to the Internet from the
Sharing Client

1
Select a printer and click Complete. Check if the sharing server turns on because this
is mandatory. If you connect to the sharing server
If you don’t want to add a printer, just click Complete
through a wireless LAN, the wireless LAN of the
without following the instructions in the wizard. server must be turned on.

8 If the “Do you want to move to the added location

now?” window appears, click No. 2 Run Samsung Network Manager on the sharing
client computer.
If the icon for the added location appear, it means
that the client configuration is complete.
If you click Yes, the computer connects to the
sharing server and you can immediately use the 3 Click the icon for the location that has been set as
the sharing client in the Shared Location window and
click Go.
Internet.
Once a message appears to inform you that moving
is complete, you can use the Internet. If the Internet
is disconnected during use, click Wireless menus
> Reconnect Sharing in Samsung Network
Manager. Then, the network will be connected
again.

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 Checking Network Status
If the network connection is not available, you can easily
find the causes by checking the network status. 4 When the diagnosis is complete, out of order devices
are marked by the exclamation mark icon. For
detailed device status, read the description in the

1 Run Samsung Network Manager. lower part of the window.

Reconnect and set up the device according to the
diagnosis result.

2 Click Diagnose Status on the Mngmnt menu.

3 The Network Connection Picture window appears.

If you click Start, checking the network will start.

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 Connecting with a Modem
The procedures to connect to the Internet via a phone connection are described below.

Before You Start!

■ To connect to the Internet, you have to subscribe to an Internet connection service of an Internet service provider (ISP).
■ A modem port is optional and provided for some models only.

1 Connect the phone Cable to the Modem port.

Take care to not connect a digital phone line to the modem port.

2 Connect to the Internet according to the instructions of your Internet service provider (ISP).

If the Internet connection is terminated abnormally, the connection is not released and the corresponding cost can be accrued.
Note

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 Bluetooth
Bluetooth is a wireless communication technology that allows access to devices nearby such as a computer, mobile
phone, printer, keyboard or mouse without a cable connection.
Bluetooth enables file transmissions, Internet access, a private area network function, and access to a keyboard,
mouse and printer between devices supporting the Bluetooth function without a cable connection.

Before Use!
■ The Bluetooth function is only available between devices supporting Bluetooth (computers, mobile phones, PDAs, printers, etc.), and the
function may be restricted depending on the device profile.
■ The Bluetooth function is optional and may not be supported depending on your model.
■ Compatibility with a Bluetooth device not certified by a Bluetooth certification or logo is not guaranteed.

Bluetooth Functions

You can exchange files between 2 Bluetooth devices. You can exchange files with other
File Transmission
computers, mobile phones, PDAs, etc.

You can connect to another computer with the Bluetooth function as you access a
Network Access wireless LAN in Ad-Hoc mode or connect to the Internet through an AP or Internet
Connecting Sharing Server.
Network Access
through a Phone You can connect to the Internet through a Bluetooth mobile phone.
Connection

Data Sync You can synchronize the PIMS data (Outlook E-mail address data) with mobile phones,
(Synchronization) PDAs, notebook computers, etc. supporting Bluetooth.

Electronic Business You can exchange electronic business cards with mobile phones, PDAs, notebook
Card (Vcard) computers, etc. supporting Bluetooth.

You can listen to audio from the computer through another Bluetooth device or listen to
Sound Output
audio of another Bluetooth device through the computer.

You can connect a keyboard, mouse, joystick, etc. supporting Bluetooth.

HID Connections For more information about using the Bluetooth function, see the online help of the
Bluetooth Device.

For more information about using the Bluetooth function, see the online help of the Bluetooth Device.

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 Bluetooth Software Setup
Bluetooth software is installed on computers supporting ■ In the setting up steps, enter a device name to be
Bluetooth. displayed in t he Bluetooth Manager program. Enter
For first time use, set up the Bluetooth software as a name in the Computer Name field and select
follows. Laptop for the Computer Type field.
■ Also, a step appears for selecting the services to be
provided by your Bluetooth device for other Bluetooth
devices. At this point, the program automatically

1 Double-click My Bluetooth Places icon(

on the desktop.
) detects available services and displays them as
selected. It is recommended not to change the
default selection.

2 Click the Next button to start setting up.

If you change the service settings, the driver

necessary for the additionally selected services are
installed.
At this point, a warning message may appear
informing you that there is no Microsoft logo.
Since it does not affect the operation, continue the
installation.

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 3 If the driver installation is complete, the next step
proceeds which searches for nearby Bluetooth
devices. Since you do not have to search while
4 If the settings are complete, the My Bluetooth
Environment window appears.

setting up, click Skip and finish the settings.

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 Using Bluetooth
Describes how to exchange files between computers Exchanging Files between Bluetooth
supporting Bluetooth and how to use other Bluetooth computers
devices.
The procedures to exchange files and folders between
Bluetooth computers are described below.
Bluetooth Help

1
Bluetooth Help provides detailed procedures on using On the computer that is sending a file (hereafter
Bluetooth functions.
Computer A), right-click the Bluetooth icon ( ) in
Double-click My Bluetooth Settings on the Desktop and
press the <F1> key (Help). the notification area and select Quick Connection >
File Transmission > Search for Device.

Select Start > Help and Support > Networking and

the Web > Networking > Wireless networking >
Bluetooth devices (wireless) to view Windows Help.

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 2 In the Select Device window, click a computer to be
connected (hereafter Computer B). 3 When the Bluetooth Security Setting window
appears, enter the Bluetooth security code (or
Bluetooth PIN) and click Start Pairing.

The Bluetooth PIN Code is a password used for the

connection between two Bluetooth devices, the user just
enter the same PIN Code (for example, same numbers)
on both Bluetooth devices to make a connection.

4 After a short while, the Bluetooth PIN Code required

dialog box appears on Computer B, enter the code
that you have input in Step 3 above.

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 5 If the FTP File Access Privilege Request window
appears on Computer B, click the window. If the
Select Access Permission window appears, click OK.
Connecting Keyboard, Mouse, Joystick
and Headset devices

The procedures to use Bluetooth HID devices (keyboard,

mouse, joystick, etc.) or a headset, etc. on the computer

6 The file transmission window appears on computer are described below.

A. Drag files or folders to send onto the window, and
the files or folders are automatically transmitted. The Bluetooth PIN Code is a password used for the
connection between two Bluetooth devices, the user just
enter the same PIN Code on both Bluetooth devices to
make a connection.

1 Turn on the Bluetooth function on the device to

connect to (mouse, keyboard, joystick or headset).
Some devices have a button to turn on the Bluetooth
function, so see the corresponding device manual.

2 Double-click the My Bluetooth Settings icon (

on the Desktop.
)

7 If the file transmission is complete, close the File

Transmission window. The received files are saved
in the C:\Documents and Settings\[user name]\My
Documents\Bluetooth Exchange folder.

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 3 If the My Bluetooth Settings window appears, click
View devices in range. 4 If the Bluetooth PIN Code input window appears,
enter a PIN code referring to the manual of the
corresponding device. The PIN code for an HID
If the device to connect to appears, click the device.
(for example, mouse) device is generally printed in the manual of the
corresponding device.

5 If you enter the PIN code, you can immediately use

the device.

A Bluetooth keyboard and mouse work only in Windows.

They will not work in MS-DOS mode or in Hibernation
mode.

If the device does not appear, click View devices in

range. If the device has not appeared yet, since this
menu changes to Search devices in range, click
Search devices in range to show the device.

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 Stopping a Bluetooth device Use Instructions

Right-click the Bluetooth icon ( ) on the Taskbar and ■ Bluetooth devices must be within a 3m distance.
select Stop the Bluetooth device.
■ For a better communications environment, use the
devices in an open space where no wall or obstacle
exists.

■ For a telephone connection, data synchronization,

electronics business card exchange, fax transmission/
reception, sound related functions, and serial port
function, you can connect with only one Bluetooth
To use a Bluetooth device after stopping it, select Start device.
Bluetooth device like above.
■ Using the network connection or file transmission
function, multiple Bluetooth devices can be connected.
However, since connecting with multiple devices
may slow down the data rate or make the connection
unstable, connecting with one device at a time is
recommended.

■ The Bluetooth function of a Bluetooth PDA, mobile

phone, mouse or keyboard may be turned off. To
use them in connection with a Samsung computer
supporting Bluetooth, you must check if the Bluetooth
function of the device to connect to is turned on. For
the procedures on turning on the Bluetooth function of
a device, see the manual of the device.

■ The services provided by Bluetooth devices may vary

depending on their capability.
For the services provided by Bluetooth devices, see
the manual of the device.

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 Chapter 5.
Using Applications
Introducing Programs 96
CyberLink PowerDVD (Optional) 99
Samsung Update Plus (Optional) 100
Using AVStation premium (Optional) 102
Getting Started and Screen Layout 10
MUSIC Station 10
PHOTO Station 107
MOVIE Station 11
AVStation Viewer (Optional) 115
Start / Exit AVStation Viewer 11
Screen Layout 116
MUSIC Station 117
PHOTO Station 119
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 Introducing Programs
Using the software supplied with the Samsung computer, you can easily use functions and troubleshoot problems.
Try to use the software after learning about the basic use of the software. For detailed information, refer to the help
section of the corresponding software.

Before You Start!

Every software program may not be provided depending on your computer model.
In addition, the screen capture images may differ from actual ones depending on the computer model and software version.

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 Multi Media Functions Management Functions

 Samsung Update Plus ( ) (Optional)

 CyberLink PowerDVD ( ) (Optional)
Samsung Update Plus is a software function that
To use this program, you have to install the program
examines and updates the Samsung software and
manually using the additionally supplied System
drivers installed on your Samsung computer to the
Software Media. p. 99
most recent versions. p. 100
 AVStation premium ( ) (Optional)
 Samsung Network Manager ( ) (Optional)
AVStation preminum is an integrated multimedia
program that enables users to enjoy better quality Samsung Network Manager is a program that enables
music, photographs, videos, movies, etc. all with a you to easily configure the network settings.
single program. p. 102 You can configure the network settings for each
location and you can also diagnose the network status
 AVStation Viewer ( ) (Optional) p. 77
This is a program that allows you to easily play
AVStation premium in full screen. p. 115  Samsung Battery Manager ( ) (Optional)
Samsung Battery Manager is a power management
program that provides easy-to-use power management
and power saving settings so that the battery usage
time can be extended. p. 134

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  Easy Display Manager (Optional) Troubleshooting Functions
Easy Display Manager is a program that displays
the changed setting on the screen when a setting is
changed by pressing the shortcut keys, and enables
 SAMSUNG Magic Doctor ( ) (Optional)
changing the display mode through the Display
Settings window. SAMSUNG Magic Doctor is troubleshooting software
provided by Samsung Computer for system diagnosis,
and restoring the system.
The system diagnosis function enables users to
diagnose system problems without assistance from
others.

Example) The icon that appears when pressing the

Fn + ( ) keys to change the screen
brightness.

 Easy SpeedUP Manager (Optional)

This program enables you to select operation mode
when you need maximum system performance or
low-noise/low power consumption with one-click.
p. 42

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 CyberLink PowerDVD (Optional)
You can enjoy audio and video playback of your DVD movies using the Cyberlink PowerDVD program.

Before You Start!

CyberLink PowerDVD is optional but not offered for some models.

1 Insert a DVD title into the DVD drive.

4 Click Play from the CyberLink skin menu.
The DVD movie starts to play.

2 Select Play DVD Video and click OK. DVD movie

starts to play in a moment.

Play Configuration

■ Detailed Instruction:
For detailed instruction, click Start > All Programs >
CyberLink PowerDVD > CyberLink PowerDVD help.
■ DVD region code information:
Each DVD-Video disc contains one or more region
codes, denoting the areas of the world in which
distribution and playback are intended. The commercial
DVD player specification dictates that a player must only
play discs that contain its region code.
The default region code of DVD drive is set to blank.
Every time you insert a DVD title for your new product,
The region code of DVD drive changes corresponding
to the inserted DVD title. Changes to the region code
of DVD drive are limited to the first five times and the
last inserted DVD title finally defines the region code of

3
DVD drive. If you already have changed the region code
If the DVD movie does not start immediately, Click more than five times, please call for further assistance.
Start > All Programs > CyberLink PowerDVD > Services charges may apply in this case.
CyberLink PowerDVD.

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 Samsung Update Plus (Optional)
Samsung Update Plus is software that examines and updates the Samsung software and drivers installed on your
Samsung computer to the latest version.

Before You Start!

■ To search for updates and update your computer using Samsung Update Plus, your computer must be connected to the Internet.
■ The update search result may differ depending on your computer model.

Samsung Update Plus does not provide updates for applications installed after purchasing the computer.
Note

To update the software and drivers

2 Click Search for and Install Updates and click
Search for New Updates.

1 Select Start > All Programs > Samsung >

Samsung Update Plus > Samsung Update Plus.

If this is the first time you are running the program,

a window will appear asking you if you agree to the
agreement in the window.
Click Agree to use this software.

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 3 If there are available software or driver updates for
your computer, the available updates will be listed.
Select the required updates from the list and click
Automatic update items display
By default, your computer is configured to automatically
search for updates. If there is a new update available,
Install Update to start the update. (The update list this is notified in the notification area. Click the balloon
help icon in the notification area. Here you will be able to
on the screen may differ depending on the computer
find the latest available updates.
model.)

Updates that must be installed separately.

If you select Install as an update item that must be
installed separately, a message appears informing you
of this. Follow the instruction message to correctly install
it.

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 Using AVStation premium (Optional)
AVStation premium is an integrated multimedia program that enables users to enjoy music, photographs, video,
movies, etc. all with a single program.

Before You Start!

■ AVStation premium is optional and may not be provided depending on the model.
■ The screens used in this manual may differ from actual screens according to the program version.
■ TV Station is only available for systems supporting the TV function.
■ For detailed usage, see the program help.

Getting Started and Screen Layout

To launch the program, select Start > All Programs > Samsung > AVStation premium > AVStation premium.
Alternatively double-click the AVStation premium icon ( ) on the Desktop.

Exit
Menu Bar
Click the Exit button to
exit the program.

Library
Station Bar

MUSIC
You can play a music file or an audio CD.
PHOTO
You can view or edit a photograph (image), and also view the photographs through a SlideShow.
MOVIE
You can play a video(movie) file.

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 MUSIC Station
Launch AVStation premium and click MUSIC on the Station Bar.

Station Bar

MUSIC Menu Bar

MUSIC Library
Playlist

Playlist Control Buttons

Register a File

EDS Setting Button

Play Control Buttons
Play Options
Volume Control

What is EDS (Enhanced Digital Sound)?

EDS (Enhanced Digital Sound) is a sound quality enhancement technology developed by Samsung Electronics. You can listen to
clearer sound if you enable the EDS function when playing music or video on AVStation premium.
If the Samsung EDS program is installed, the EDS function of AVStation will not work.

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 Playing an Audio CD

The procedures to play an audio CD are described below.

3 The tracks on the audio CD are displayed in the
Playlist and the first track is automatically played.

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 OK.

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.

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 Playing a Music File Play a Track not registered to the Library
Click File > Open, select a music file to be played and
If a music file is registered to the MUSIC Library, you can click . The selected track is registered to the Library and
easily play the music file. played.
For the procedures to register tracks to the Library, see Creating My Playlist
page 106. My Playlist is a personal album with which you can
collect, manage and play your favorite music files.
For the procedures to create My Playlist, see the

1
descriptions of MUSIC Station in Help.
Move to MUSIC Station and double-click All Music.

2 Double-click a music file. The file is added to the

playlist and played.

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 Adding Music Files to the Library

MUSIC Library is a library holding music files used by

2 Select a folder which included music files and click
OK. The music files in the folder are added to the
Library.
MUSIC Station. The procedures to add music files saved
on the computer to the Library are described below.
You can add files and folders or, search and add files. As
an example, the procedures to add a folder are described
below.

1 Click the Register a File ( ) button below the

Library and click Add by Folders.

The tracks used in AVStation are automatically added to

the Library.

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 PHOTO Station
Launch AVStation premium and click PHOTO on the Station Bar.

PHOTO Menu Bar

Station Bar

PHOTO Library Preview/Zoom-in

Image Editor Tab

Image Viewer Tab

Register a File

Move to a Higher-
Level Folder

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 Viewing an Image

The procedures to view images registered to the PHOTO Library are described below.
For the procedures to register image files to the Library, see page 111.

1 Move to PHOTO Station and double-click All Images.

2 Click a folder which includes images, and the images in the folder are displayed in the Image Viewer window.

Image Viewer Window

Image

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 3 Double-click an image. The selected image is zoomed in.

■ 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.

■ Viewing an Image in full screen or through a Slide Show

Click the Full Screen ( ) button or SlideShow ( ) button below the Image Viewer window.
To return to the Image Viewer window, press the <Esc> key or double-click the screen.

■ Watching a Slide Show while listening to Music

To watch a slide show while listening to music, play music from MUSIC Station and run SlideShow.

■ Setting an Image as the Background

Click the Set as Background ( ) button below the Image Viewer window.
The selected image is set as the Desktop background.

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 Editing an Image

You can change the shape of an image, edit an image or

2 Edit the image using the Shape, Edit, and Effect
tools.

apply special effects to an image.

The image editor functions are described below. Shape tool: Change the shape of an image through cut,
resize.
Edit tool: Draw a line, add some clip art or enter letters.

1 Select an image to edit in the Image Viewer window, Effect tool: Apply various effects to an image.
and select the Image Editor tab. The Image Editor
screen appears.

The Image Editor screen consists of an Image

3 When finishing editing an image, click the Save
Edited Image ( ) button below the Image Editor
window. The edited image is saved.
Workspace window and 3 Tool tabs.

Tool Tabs Zoom In / Image

Zoom Out Workspace

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 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
below.
You can add files, add folders or search and add files. As
an example, the procedures to add folders are described
below.

1 Click the Register a File ( ) button below the

Library and click Add by Folders.

2 Select a folder which includes image files and click

OK. The image files in the folder are added to the
Library.

The image files used in AVStation are automatically

added to the Library.

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 MOVIE Station
Launch AVStation premium and click MOVIE on the Station Bar.

MOVIE Menu Bar

Station Bar

MOVIE Library

Video Play window

Register a File Capture Button

Play Control Buttons EDI Setting Button

EDS Setting Button
Volume Control
( p. 103)

What is Enhanced Digital Image (EDI)?

EDI (Enhanced Digital Image) is a visual quality enhancement technology developed by Samsung Electronics. You can view a
clearer and sharper picture by enabling the EDI function when watching TV or playing a video on AVStation premium.
However, some TV tuners and graphics cards are not supported by EDI.
For information on EDS (Enhanced Digital Sound), see page p.103

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 Playing a Movie (Video) File ■ Playing a Video file not registered to the Library
Click File > Open, select a video file to be played
The procedures to play a video file registered to the and click Open. The selected file is registered to the
MOVIE Library are described below. Library and played.
For the procedures to register files to the Library, see
page 114. ■ Playing a Video File in Full Screen
 Double-click the current playback screen.
 The video is played in full screen. In full screen,
move the mouse pointer to the bottom of the screen

1 Move to MOVIE Station and double-click All Movies.

to show the Play Control bar.
To play at the default screen size, press the <Esc> key
or double-click the screen.

2 Double-click a video file. The file is played.

■ Capturing the Video Screen
Click Capture Current Screen ( ) below the Play
window when the desired image appears on the
screen and click OK.
Captured images are saved in the C:\Program Files\
Samsung\AVStation Premium xx\Data\Captured
Images folder.
In addition, you can view captured images in the
PHOTO Station > Captured Images folder.

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 Adding Videos to the Library
The video files used in AVStation are automatically
added 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.

1 Click the Register a File (

Library and click Add by Folders.
) button below the

2 Select a folder which includes video files and click

OK. The video files in the folder are added to the
Library.

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 AVStation Viewer (Optional)
This is a multimedia program that can play music, photos, video, movies, etc. in full screen.

Before You Start!

■ The AVStation Viewer program is optional and may not be provided depending on the computer model.
■ AVStation Viewer Restrictions
Using AVStation Viewer, you can only play files registered to the AVStation premium Library.
■ The screen figures may differ from actual ones depending on the program version.
■ TV Station is only available for systems supporting the TV function.

Start / Exit AVStation Viewer

To start AVStation Viewer

■ Select Start > All Programs > Samsung > AVStation premium > AVStation Viewer from Windows.
■ Press the AV ( ) button when the computer is on or off to launch AVStation Viewer.

To exit from AVStation Viewer

Move the mouse pointer to the top of the screen and click the Exit ( ) button.

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 Screen Layout

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(movie) file.
Settings
You can set the Music, Photo and Movie settings.

■ To move to the start screen while using the program, press the AV( ) button or <ESC> key.
■ Or, move the mouse pointer to the top left in the current screen and click the AVStation icon ( ).

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 MUSIC Station
The procedures to play a music file or and audio CD are described below.

Playing a Music File

The procedures to play a music file registered to the MUSIC Library are described below.
(For the procedures to register files, see page 106.

1 Launch AVStation Viewer and click Music.

2 Click All Music and double-click a file in the right pane.

The music file is played.

Playlist Window Music File

All Music

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 Playing an Audio CD

1 Launch AVStation Viewer and insert an audio CD into the CD drive.

2 In the AVStation Viewer start screen, click Music.

3 Double-click the Audio CD in the left pane and double-click an album or music file in the right pane. The selected
music file is played.

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 PHOTO Station
The procedures to view images registered to the PHOTO
Library are described below.
(For the procedures to register image files to the Library,
3 The selected image is zoomed in on.

see page 111.)

1 Launch AVStation Viewer and click Photo.

2 Click All Images and double-click an image file in

the right pane.

To view an image in full sreen or through a

SlideShow.
Click 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 the screen.

All Images Image File

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 MOVIE Station
The procedures to play a video(movie) file are described below.

Playing a Movie File

The procedures to play a video file registered to the MOVIE Library are described below. p. 114

1 Launch AVStation Viewer and click Movie.

2 Click All Movies and double-click a movie file in the right pane.
The movie file starts to play.

All movies

movie File

Showing the Play Control window

Press the Spacebar key or move the mouse pointer. The Play Control window appears at the bottom.

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 Chapter 6.
Settings and Upgrade
LCD Brightness Control 122
BIOS Setup 123
Entering the BIOS Setup 12
The BIOS Setup Screen 12
Setting a Boot Password 127
Changing the Boot Priority 129
Upgrading Memory 130
Battery 132
Installing/Removing the Battery 13
Charging Battery 13
Checking Battery Residual Amount 13
Using Battery Longer 13
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 LCD Brightness Control
You can adjust the LCD brightness in 8 levels.

Adjusting LCD Brightness Using Keyboard LCD Brightness

Press the Fn+ or Fn+ to adjust the brightness The LCD brightness settings for maximum battery
mode, general mode, and maximum performance mode
of LCD. in Samsung Battery Manager are not maintained when
The LCD brightness has eight levels of degree. your computer reboots.
By pressing the Fn+ , the LCD gets brighter by one
Only the LCD brightness setting in the user settings
level of degree. mode is maintained once you reboot the computer.
For information on the other features of Samsung
Battery Manager, see the description on batteries.
p. 134
Adjusting LCD Brightness Using
Samsung Battery Manager
To Maintain the Changed LCD Brightness After
Reboot
Appropriate LCD brightness is set for each mode in
Samsung Battery Manager. In user settings mode, you Configure the following settings to maintain the LCD
brightness set using the screen adjustment key or
can select the brightness level.
Samsung Battery Manager.
Click Start > All Programs > Samsung > Samsung  Turn on the computer. If the SAMSUNG logo
Battery Manager > Samsung Battery Manager. appears, press the F2 key. Then, setup will start.
 Change the value of Brightness Mode Control on the
(for example, in Customized mode)
Boot menu to User Control.
In this mode, you can change the brightness and device
 Press the F10 key to save the change and complete
setting details. setup.

How to Reduce Battery Consumption

Adjust the screen brightness to a darker value or select
the maximum battery mode in Samsung Battery
Manager to reduce battery consumption.
Bad pixels of an LCD
The LCD may have less than 10 bad pixels but it does
not affect the computer performance. This product may
have bad pixels of the same level as the products made
by other companies.

Caution for Cleaning up LCD

Wipe the LCD from the center to the outside with a soft
cloth soaked in a computer-dedicated detergent. If you
wipe the LCD firmly, it may have damage.

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 BIOS Setup
The BIOS Setup enables you to configure your computer hardware according to your needs.

Before You Start!

■ Use the BIOS setup to define a boot password, change the booting priority, or add a new device.
Since incorrect settings may cause your system to malfunction or crash, take care when configuring the BIOS.
■ The functions of the BIOS setup are subject to change for product function enhancement purposes.

The BIOS Setup menus and items may differ depending on your computer model.
Note

Entering the BIOS Setup

1 Turn the computer on.

2 When the booting screen (SAMSUNG logo) appears, press the F2 key to enter the BIOS Setup.

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 3 After a moment, the BIOS setup screen appears.
The items in the BIOS setup may differ depending on the product.

Setup Menu

Help
Help for the selected item
appears automatically.

Setup Items

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 The BIOS Setup Screen

Menu Description

Main Used to change the basic system and environment settings.

Advanced Used to configure advanced functions on your computer around devices and chipsets.

Security Used to configure security functions, including passwords.

Boot Used to set the boot priority and other boot options

Exit Used to exit the Setup either saving the changes or not.

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 System Setup Keys

In the Setup, you have to use the keyboard.

F1 Press to view the Setup Help.

Up & Down Keys Press to move up and down.

F5/F6 Press to change the item value.

F9 Press to load the default Setup settings.

ESC Press to return to a higher level menu or to move to the Exit menu.

Left & Right Keys Press to move to another menu.

Enter Press to select an item or to enter a sub menu.

F10 Press to save the changes and exit Setup.

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 Setting a Boot Password
When setting a password, you have to enter a password to use the computer or enter the BIOS Setup.
By configuring a password, you can restrict system access to authorized users only and protect data and files saved
on the computer.

Before You Start!

Do not lose or forget your password.
If you have forgotten your password, contact a Samsung service center. In this case, a service fee will be charged.

Setting a Supervisor Password

A Supervisor Password is required to turn the computer

3 Enter a password, press <Enter>, re-enter the
password for confirmation, and press <Enter> again.
The password can be up to 8 alphanumeric
on or to start the System Setup. characters. Special characters are not allowed.
When setting a Supervisor Password, users other than a
supervisor cannot use the computer.

1 Select the Security menu in the BIOS Setup.

2 In the Set Supervisor Password item, press

4
<Enter>.
When a message confirming the password
configuration appears in the [Setup Notice] window,
press <Enter>.
The supervisor password has been set. The
supervisor password is required to turn the computer
on or to enter the BIOS Setup.

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 Setting a User Password Changing the hard disk drive password
For security purposes, you can only change a hard
Users can start the system with a user password, but Caution disk drive password after restarting the computer
cannot enter the System Setup. By doing this, you can by pressing the computer Power button.
prevent other users from entering Setup. If you cannot change the hard disk drive password
or the HDD Password Frozen message appears
Before configuring a user password, a supervisor when entering the BIOS Setup and then selecting
password must have been configured. Deactivating the Security > HDD 0 Password, press the Power
supervisor password also deactivates the user password. button to turn the computer on again.

In the Set User Password item, press <Enter> and

complete the procedures from Step 3 of Setting a
Supervisor Password.
Deactivating the Password

Setting up a Hard Disk Drive Password

(Optional)
1 Press <Enter> on the password to be deactivated.
For example, to deactivate a supervisor password in
the Set Supervisor Password item, press <Enter>.

A supervisor password must be set using the Set

2
Supervisor Password menu. In the Enter Current Password item, enter the
If you set a password for a hard disk drive, it cannot be currently configured password and press <Enter>.
accessed from another computer.
Press Enter in the Set HDD 0 Password item and define
a password as described in Step 3 of the Setting up the
Supervisor Password. 3 Leave the Enter New Password item field empty,
and press <Enter>.

4
The hard disk drive password setting function is
Leave the Confirm New Password field empty, and
not provided for some models.
Caution press <Enter>.

5 In the [Setup Notice] window, press <Enter>.

The password is deactivated.

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 Changing the Boot Priority
The default boot priority of your computer is the CD-ROM first, then a removable device and then the hard disk drive
in this order.
By default, the highest boot priority device is set to the CD-ROM/DVD drive. As an example, the procedures to
change the highest boot priority device to the hard disk drive are described below.

1 Select the Boot menu in the BIOS Setup.

3 Press the down key (↓) to move to the IDE HDD item
and press the F6 key to move up to the top item.

Boot Device Priority

2 Press <Enter> on the Boot Device Priority item.

Boot priority order:
▼ IDE CD : xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
▼ IDE HDD : SAMSUNG xxxxxxx
▼ USB KEY : Not Installed
▼ USB CDROM : Not Installed
▼ USB FDC : Not Installed
Boot Device Priority
▼ USB HDD : Not Installed
▼ PCI BEV : Not Installed
NumLock [Off]
Enable Keypad [By NumLock]
Select system boot ▼
options
Summary screen [Disabled]
Boor-time Diagnostic Screen [Disabled] Excluded from boot order:
PXE OPROM [Only with F12]
Brightness Mode Control [Auto] ▼ USB ZIP : Not Installed
Wireless Device Control [Always On] ▼ Other LS120 : Not Installed

Smart Battery Calibration

4 Press the F10 key to save the settings and exit

Setup. The highest boot priority device is now set to
the Hard Drive.

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 Upgrading Memory
One or more memory modules are installed on the computer.
There are 2 memory slots and users can replace the installed memory or add new memory.

Before You Start!

■ Replace or install new memory only after shutting the computer down completely. Do not replace or install memory when the
computer is in Sleep mode.
■ Disconnect mains power and remove the battery before continuing.
■ To utilize the dual channel feature, using memory modules with the same specifications (of the same capacity and from the same
manufacturer) is recommended.
■ Only use the same type of memory as specified in the Product Specification

Adding a Memory Module

2 Insert a new memory module into the memory slot at
an angle of approximately 30 degrees aligning it to

1 Remove the screw on the memory compartment the angle of the memory slot.
cover at the bottom of the computer using a screw
driver.

Fixing Screw

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 3 Push the memory module down so that it is
completely fixed. If the memory does not fit easily,
push the memory module down while pulling the
4 Close the memory compartment cover and fasten
the screw.

memory module latches outward.

Removing a memory module
Pull the memory module latches outward.
Note The memory module will pop up.
Remove the memory module out at an angle of 30
degrees.

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 Battery
Please refer to the following instructions when running the computer on battery power without connecting the AC
power.
A Lithium-Ion smart battery is supplied with this computer.

Before You Start!

Carefully read and follow the precautions printed on the battery before using the battery.

Precautions
Use only chargers specified in the User Manual.
Caution Never heat the battery pack, put it near or in a fire or use at a temperature higher than 60°C, as this may cause fire.
Never cause a short circuit between the battery pack terminals or disassemble the battery pack.
Carefully read and follow the precautions printed on the battery and the safety instructions in the User Manual before using the
battery.
Please refer to the system operation environment ( p.162) of this manual and operate and store the battery at room
temperature.

Installing/Removing the Battery

1 Shutdown the system, close the LCD panel and

place the computer upside down on a flat surface. 3 To install the battery again, slide the battery into the
system.
The battery latches move inwards and fix the battery

2 Pull the two battery latches outwards ( ), then automatically.

remove the battery.

Check if the battery latch has been moved inwards.

Note

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 Charging Battery Checking Battery Residual Amount

1 Insert the battery and connect the AC adapter to the

power input jack on your computer.
Battery charging starts.
This section describes how to check the battery residual
amount.

Using Shortcut keys

2 When charging is complete, the status indicator If you press the Fn + ( ) on the keyboard, the battery
residual amount will be displayed on the screen for a short
changes to light green.
time.
Status Indicator It is displayed only if the Easy Display Manager is
While being charged Orange installed.

When charging is complete Light Green

Viewing in Battery
When the AC adapter is
Turns off
disconnected
If you separate the battery and press the PUSH button
located inside, the battery residual amount will be
displayed.

Warning of Battery Shortage

■ If the battery residual amount is less than 10%, a
warning alarm rings.
In this case, connect the AC adapter to the computer
or replace the battery after turning off the system.
■ If the battery residual amount is 3~5%, the computer
automatically shuts down after saving the data.
The battery residual amount may vary depending on
the computer model.

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 Guide to the battery lifecycle
Using Battery Longer
The battery is an expendable item so its life gets shorter
when used for a long time. It is time to replace it when the Using Samsung Battery Manager
battery life is less than half of the figure when purchasing.
If you won’t use the battery for a long time, discharge Battery Manager is a management program that
it first for keeping. This will guarantee longer life of the allows you to use the battery efficiently. You can select
battery. the optimized power mode depending on the system
environment.
Click Start > All Programs > Samsung > Samsung
Battery Manager > Samsung Battery Manager.

Select Power Mode

Power-saving Effect

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 Maximum Battery Mode What is the Power-saving Effect?
This mode is appropriate for the environment that requires This product displays the battery life in each power
maximum battery lifetime. The system performance may mode. The higher the power saving effect increases, the
longer the graph bar is displayed.
be degraded in this mode.
When Using Games or Multimedia
General Mode
The system may not operate properly in maximum
This mode is appropriate for the regular environment and battery mode. It is recommended to connect the AC
it optimizes the performance of the system and battery. adapter to the system or to use the system in general
mode.

Maximum Performance Mode Usage Mode of Samsung Battery Manager

This mode is appropriate for the environment that requires ■ The maximum battery mode optimizes the system
maximum system performance. The battery life may get operation speed to increase the battery run time, so
shorter in this mode. the program execution time may get longer.
■ If you change the power settings, the properties in
Power Options window will also be changed.
User Settings Mode
■ Complete, install Samsung Battery Manager using
This mode allows you to configure the detailed settings. the System Software Media in order to use the
You can set LCD brightness, power status, and color general mode.
quality.

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 Disabling Unused Devices

If you turn off unused devices, battery lifetime will

2 Turn on the computer again. When the SAMSUNG
logo appears, press the F2 key to enter the Setup.

improve.

1 Click Device Manager from Start > Control Panel

> Performance and Maintenance > Systems >
3 Select Boot Menu > Smart Battery Calibration and
press the Enter key.

Hardware tab.

2 Right-click the devices that you are not using and

select Disable.

Enabling Battery Calibration

If you charge the battery to use that has not been used
up, the gap between actual battery capacity and battery
residual amount happens to have. Accordingly the battery
life may get shorter.
In this case, use the Battery Calibration feature to
completely discharge the battery and charge it again.
Then this gap will disappear. 4 Select Yes from the Battery Calibration
Confirmation window and press the Enter key.
The Battery Calibration starts. To stop it, press the
Esc key.

1 Turn off the computer and remove the AC adapter. It takes about three to five hours depending on the
battery capacity and residual amount.

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 Using the Security Lock Port
You can connect a Kensington lock to the Security Lock port to prevent your computer being stolen when you have to
use the computer in a public place.
To use this feature, you have to purchase the Kensington lock additionally. To use the Kensington lock, refer to the
product manual.

Tie the Kensington lock cable to a fixed object and install the other end of the cable to the Security Lock port.

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 Chapter 7.
Appendix
Using McAfee SecurityCenter (Optional) 139
Using Samsung Magic Doctor (Optional) 140
Diagnosing the System 140
Reinstalling Software 141
Running the system software Media 141
Installing drivers and programs 14
Reinstalling Windows XP 143
Reinstalling Windows 14
Reinstalling when Windows does not start 14
Questions and Answers 146
Windows Related 146
Display Related 146
Sound Related 148
Modem Related 149
Wired LAN Related 151
Wireless LAN Related 15
Games and Programs Related 156
Bluetooth 158
Security Center 159
Other Questions 161
Product Specifications 162
Glossary 166
Index 170
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 Using McAfee SecurityCenter (Optional)
A computer virus is a program that damages computer files and information saved on a computer. A computer
is infected by an already infected file or by another computer over the Internet. Let’s learn how to use McAfee
SecurityCenter in order to scan and remove viruses and to protect your computer from various threats on the Internet.

Before You Start!

■ When McAfee SecurityCenter is run for the first time, the Registration screen appears. Register according to the instructions on the
screen. You have to register the software to protect the PC with the latest security information.
■ If you cannot find McAfee Security Center icon on the Taskbar or a shortcut icon on the Desktop, then double click McAfee Web
Essentials icon and install the program.
■ If you install McAfee SecurityCenter and another anti-virus program (e.g. Norton Internet Security, Kaspersky, etc) on the same
computer, your computer performance may become degraded and your computer may not be protected from threats due to a
conflict between the programs. It is highly recommended installing only one security program.

Scanning and Curing Viruses

3 If a virus is found, remove the virus according to the
instructions on the screen.

1 Click Start > All Programs > McAfee > McAfee

SecurityCenter.

4 If a virus is found, remove the virus according to the

instructions of the Restoration Wizard.

2 Click Scan from the left pane of the program.

To protect yourself against the latest viruses, update

McAfee SecurityCenter regularly.

Note Connect to the Internet and click the Update icon

( ) to update.

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 Using Samsung Magic Doctor (Optional)
Magic Doctor is troubleshooting software provided by Samsung Computer. A user can diagnose system problems via
one-click or by selecting diagnostic items.

Before You Start!

The screens used in this manual may differ from actual screens according to the program version.

Diagnosing the System

1 Select Start > All Programs > Samsung >

Samsung Magic Doctor > Samsung Magic
Doctor.
3 When the system status diagnostics are complete,
the diagnostics result appears.

2 Click the Diagnose the System icon.

If a problem has been found, click on Cure for

Samsung Magic Doctor to cure the problem.

The system status diagnostics start.

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 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 software Media.

Before You Start!

This computer is optimized for Microsoft Windows XP, therefore drivers for
other operating systems are not included on the System Software Media.

Running the system software Media

Insert the system software Media into the CD-ROM drive. The initial screen appears automatically.

■ Minimum Installation: This displays the

components (driver, Windows programs,etc)
that, if not installed, may cause problems with the
system performance.You can install only required
components.

■ Custom Installation: You can customize the

installation of drivers and programs.

■ Standard Installation: This displays a list of drivers

or programs that are not currently installed on
your computer from the system software Media
provided.All necessary components are installed
using the factory defaults.

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 Installing drivers and programs

1 Click Standard Installation in the main window of

the System Software Media. (Standard Installation is
recommended)
3 Click OK. The drivers and programs are
automatically installed as factory defaults.

2 The system is scanned to display the drivers and

programs that need to be installed.

4 When done, restart the system.

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 Reinstalling Windows XP
You can reinstall Windows using the System Recovery CD when Windows does not work properly.

Before You Start!

■ A System Recovery CD may not be supplied depending on your computer model.
■ To reinstall Windows when Windows does not boot, refer to page 145.

Reinstalling Windows may delete data (files and programs) saved on the hard disk drive. Make sure to backup all important
data. Samsung Electronics shall not be held liable for any loss of data.
Note

Reinstalling Windows
Explain Standard installation option as a standard. ■ Standard installation: You can change the settings
for partitioning, the installation folder, etc. during the
Windows installation. However, reinstalling Windows

1 Insert the system recovery CD into the CD-ROM may delete the data on the hard disk drive such as files,
programs, etc. In order to minimize damage from data
drive.
loss, please remember to always back up data.

2 In the initial screen, click Standard Installation. ■ Quick Installation: This re-installs Windows with the
user data and the system configuration intact. The
user data in the already existing Windows folders may
be preserved as the existing Windows folders are
overwritten.

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 3 The description for the standard installation appears.
Click Yes. The installation starts, and the system will
be restarted after a while.
6 After the installation process copies the necessary
folders for the Windows installation, restart the
system, and the message “Press any key to boot
from CD” is displayed. You do not need to enter
When Quick Installation is selected, Setup proceeds anything. In a moment, the Windows XP installation
with Step 3 before automatically installing Windows. screen will appear to proceed with the installation.
Quick Installation overwrites the existing Windows
Note version, so that drivers or applications do not need
to be reinstalled.

7 When the Regional and Language Options window

appears, click Next.

4 After the system has restarted, the message ’Press

any key to boot from CD’ appears. Do not press
any key at this time. After a while the partition 8 When a window that requires your name and
organization pops up, enter your name and the
configuration screen appears. To not change the organization and click Next. In the Windows XP
partition, press Enter. Professional edition, an additional window that
requires the computer name and the administrator
What is partition configuration? password appears. Enter the computer name and
Partition configuration is a function that devides the the administrator password and click Next.
Note hard disk drive into one or several partitions. Note
that changing the partition deletes all of the data on

9
the hard disk drive.
When the Date and Time Settings window appears,
click Next. Setup will continue.

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 on the 10 When the system restarts to display Press any
key to boot from CD, do not press any key.
keyboard.

When you see the Windows desktop, this means that the
If you press ESC to select another folder for the installation process is completed.
installation, new Windows folders are created
Remove the system recovery CD and install the device
Note causing a risk of dual booting.
drivers and applications from the system software
Media.

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 Reinstalling when Windows does not start
When Windows does not start, boot up with the System
Recovery CD and from there you can reinstall Windows. 6 After the installation process copies the necessary
folders for the Windows installation, restart the
system, and the message “Press any key to boot
from CD” is displayed. You do not need to enter

1 Insert the system recovery CD into the CD-ROM

drive and start the computer.
anything. In a moment, the Windows XP installation
screen will appear to proceed with the installation.

2 If the following message appears on the screen,

press any key from the keyboard. 7 Follow the instructions of the Windows XP
installation wizard to continue with the installation.

Press any key to boot from CD.....

8 When the installation is complete, the computer will

restart. When the system has restarted, the Press
any key to boot from CD message appears.

3 Do not press any key at this time. After a while the

partition configuration screen appears. To not change
the partition, press Enter.
Ignore the message.

The system boots and the Windows and Windows

Registration screen appears. Register Windows, following

4 Select the desired file system (format). To maintain

the current file system, press Enter.
the instructions to finish the Windows installation. Remove
the System Recovery CD and install the device drivers
and application programs using Standard Installation
from the System Software Media.

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 on the
keyboar.

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 Questions and Answers
This section provides information on possible problems, solutions and other references for system use.

Windows Related Display Related

Q The system does not shutdown properly. Q The LCD screen is too dark or too bright

A When the system does not shutdown normally, press A Turn on the LCD backlight or adjust the screen
and hold the Power button until the system manually brightness. Press Fn + ( ) to turn on the LCD
shuts off. If the Power-Saving Mode is configured backlight or press Fn + ( ), Fn + ( ) to adjust
into the Power button, press and hold for more than the screen brightness.
4 seconds to shut the system off. When the system
is turned on after such manual shutdown, Scandisk

Q
will run to check errors in the system.
The screen saver disturbs screen viewing during
Media Player or video file operation.

Q The system freezes during program operation.

A Click Tools > Options > Player and then clear the
Allow screen saver during playback in the Media
Center check box.
A1 There is an error with the program currently being
used. Press the <Ctrl>, <Alt>, and <Delete> keys
simultaneously and click End Task in the Windows
Task Manager window.
Q In the following cases, the screen blinks or
displays noise for a short time (This only applies
to nVidia graphics card.): (Click the Graphics
A2 There is an error with the Windows OS. Reboot the Related tab, Change Resolution, Change Display
system by using the Power button. Device, Remove the AC Adapter, Restart the
System, Change PowerMizer level.)

A This may happen while the video driver is examining

the connected device. While detecting, any
connected display devices may blink or some noise
may occur.

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 Q When I connect a projector, and change the
setting to display screen image on both the LCD
and the projector by pressing Fn + ( ) keys,
Q The shortcut icons are not displayed on the
screen even if I press the shortcut key.

screen is not displayed properly.

A The shortcut icons only appear when the Easy
A Press Fn + ( ) keys once again. If the same Display Manager program is installed.
problem continues, it means the projector cannot
support the resolution. Lower the resolution to 1024

Q
x 768. The screen is rotated, but I cannot return it to the
original orientation.

Q The Taskbar on the bottom of the screen does

not appear when a projector is used as the
display device.
A This may happen when you have used the screen
pivot function or pressed a wrong key while
using the computer. For Intel Graphics, press the
<Ctrl>+<Alt>+<Arrow> key ( ↑ : rotate 0 degrees,
A This may happen, if the projector does not support → : rotate 270 degrees, ↓ : rotate 180 degrees,
LCD resolution. In this case change the resolution to ← : rotate 90 degrees) to return to the original
1024 x 768 (recommended) on your computer. orientation. For other graphics cards, use the rotation
mode of the Advanced menu supported by the
corresponding graphics card company.

Q Switching the MS-DOS command prompt to full

screen mode or Windows mode by pressing the

Q
<Alt>+<Enter> keys does not operate properly. The color is strange when the picture is
displayed on the connected monitor (or
A Pressing the <Alt>+<Enter> keys using an USB projector).
keyboard, may cause the key input to be recognized
as multiple key inputs depending on the keyboard A Check the monitor signal cable connection and
input recognition time. In this case, the MS-DOS reconnect the cable.
command prompt is repeatedly switched to full
screen and then to Windows several times. Please
press the <Alt>+<Enter> keys more quickly, or press
the <Alt>+<Enter> keys using the system keyboard.

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 Sound Related

Q How to install and uninstall the sound driver. Do not remove the High Definition Audio item.
Removing this item also removes the modem device
driver.
A To install or uninstall the sound driver from If you have removed this item, you need to install the
this system, please follow the procedures modem device driver again.
below.
▶ Sound Driver Components
▶ Reinstalling the Sound Driver
The sound driver consists of the following 3
components and the 3 components are automatically If there is an already installed sound driver, uninstall
installed during the installation. the driver according to the procedures above.
– High Definition Audio - KB888111: Microsoft UAA The sound driver is included on the System Software
Bus Driver for High Definition Audio. Media.
– Realtek High Definition Audio Driver: Realtek
 Insert the System Software CD-ROM into the
High Definition Audio
CD-ROM drive.
– Samsung EDS
 Select Sound Driver on either Standard
▶ Uninstalling the Sound Driver Installation or Custom Installation, then
To remove the sound driver due to a problem or for the 3 components of the sound driver are
an update, follow the procedures below. automatically installed.

If you do not follow the sequence below, the sound

driver may not be removed or the reinstalled driver,
or may not work properly.
 Select Start > Control Panel > Add or Remove
Programs.
 Remove Samsung EDS first.
 Remove Realtek High Definition Audio Driver
and restart the computer.

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 Modem Related
▶ Installing the Sound Driver after a Windows XP
Reinstallation Q I cannot hear the modem sound.
If you install the sound driver after reinstalling
Windows XP, the Add Hardware Wizard (Modem A1 Check that the telephone line is properly
Device) window may appear during the sound driver connected to the modem.
installation.
A2 Check that the modem driver is installed
This happens because the High Definition Audio— properly.
KB888111 Hotfix, which has been installed on your
system, has changed the settings to search for both  Click Start > Control Panel > Performance
sound and modem devices. If you install the modem and Maintenance > System.
device, this message will not appear. If necessary,  Select Hardware tab > Device Manager >
install the modem device together. Modems in the System Properties window,
and check if there is a yellow exclamation mark
The number of the High Definition Audio—KB888111 on the installed modem icon. If there is, delete
Hotfix may differ if you have updated the Hotfix from the the modem device driver and reinstall the
Microsoft web site. driver, because the yellow exclamation mark
represents a not properly installed driver.
 If there is no yellow exclamation mark, double-
click the installed modem, and click Diagnostics
tab > Query Modem in the Modem Properties
window to diagnose the modem.
No message in either of Command and Response
in the Diagnostics tab means that the modem is not
operating properly.
Diagnose the modem again after restarting the
system or reinstalling the driver.
(You have to exit all programs using modem in the
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 Q I cannot make a call using an extension line. Q How do I use my modem when dialing from
overseas?

A In general, the dial tone of a PBX or a digital A1 Check that the modem is correctly
phone switching system is not a continuous configured according to the current country.
one, unlike that of a trunk line.
Because the values for communication may differ
Therefore, the modem may not make a call because according to the country, you may not be able to
the modem mistakes the dial tone from a PBX or a connect via the modem due to an incorrect modem
digital phone switching system as a busy tone. In this configuration.
case, complete the following procedures.
 Click Start > Control Panel > Network and
▶ Using an AT command Internet Connections.
As an initialization command, use the command,  Under See Also, click Phone and Modem
ATX3. Otherwise, enter the ATX3 command Options.
manually before making a call.
 In the Dialing Rules tab, click Edit.
It can correct this problem by skipping the dial tone
 In the General tab in the Edit Location window,
check step.
select the current country from the Country/
▶ Configuring the Modem through the Control region radio box, specify the Area code, and
Panel click OK.
 Click Start > Control Panel > Network and
Internet Connections. A2 Because the shape of the telephone plug
may differ according to the country, you
 Under See Also, click Phone and Modem have to purchase and use the appropriate
Options. telephone plug for that particular country.
 In the Modems tab, select the installed modem,
and click Properties.
 In the Modem tab of the Modem Properties
window, clear the “Wait for dial tone before
dialing” check box.
 When the configuration is completed, click OK.

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 Wired LAN Related

Q How do I receive a fax while the system is in

power saving mode (Rest mode)? Q <Wake On LAN> function

A To receive a fax in Standby mode, you have A1 <Wake On LAN> is a function that activates
to set it up as follows. the system in rest mode when a signal (such
as ping or magic packet commands) arrives
 The automatic fax reception function of the
from network (wired LAN).
fax program needs to be activated. (For more
information, see the corresponding fax program To use <Wake On LAN> function:
manual.)
 Select My Network Places > View network
 Click Start > Control Panel > Network and connections from the Desktop.
Internet Connections.
 Click the right button on the touchpad over
 Under See Also, click Phone and Modem Local Area Connection, and select Properties.
Options.
 Click Configure, and select Power
 In the Power Management tab of the Modem Management tab. Select “Allow this device to
Properties window, select the “With this device, bring the computer out of standby”, then click
exit the computer from stand-by mode” item and OK. Restart the system.
then click OK.
– When turning the computer off when the network is
The above setting enables the modem to turn on connected without selecting the <Wake On LAN>
the system and receive a fax when in power saving function, the LAN LED may not be turned off.
mode.
– The <Wake On LAN> function is only available
when the LAN is turned on.
– When connecting a wired LAN while using a
wireless LAN, the <Wake On LAN> function may
not work. To use the <Wake On LAN> function,
select “Do not use Wireless LAN.”
– Connecting wired LAN while using wireless LAN
may not execute <Wake On LAN> function.
Configure wireless LAN to “Disable” to use <Wake
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 Wireless LAN Related
 Click My Network Place> View network
connections on the Desktop. Q I cannot find an AP.
 Right-click over Wireless Network Connection
and select Disable. ▶ Check the Wireless LAN LED.
A Check if the Wireless LAN LED is on. If off, press the
A2 The <Wake On LAN> function is configured so that Wireless LAN On/Off button <Fn>+<F9> to turn it
it is supported in Standby mode (S3). To use this on.
function in Hibernation mode (S4) or in the Turn Off
(S5) state, configure it as follows: ▶ Reinstall the driver.
 Enter BIOS SETUP and select the Boot menu. A Reinstall the driver using the software media.

 Move to the Wake On Lan item and press the

▶ Check the Wireless Zero Configuration (WZC)
Enter key. Change it from Disabled to Enabled
service.
and press the Enter key.
A If the “Windows cannot make this wireless
connection” message appears while searching for
Q When I connected 100Mbps wired LAN and
the computer exits standby/hibernate mode,
a message informing 10Mbps wired LAN
wireless networks, it indicates that a program other
than Windows is set to manage the wireless LAN
settings.
connection appears.

▶ To use the wireless LAN settings using Windows:

A When the computer exits standby/hibernate mode,
restoring the network takes about 3 seconds. When A  Click Start > Control Panel > Network and
the network is restored, it operates in 100Mbps. Internet Connections > Network Connections >
Wireless LAN Connection, right-click and check if
the “Windows manages wireless network settings
(W)” option is selected in the Wireless Network tab
of the Properties window. If not, select the option.

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  Click Start > Control Panel > Performance and A2 When operating in EEE802.11g mode, if there is
Maintenance > Administrative Tools > Computer a IEEE802.11b device operating nearby, you may
Management and click Services and Applications experience low data rates or even disconnection as it
> Services. In the right pane, double-click Wireless operates in Hybrid mode.
Zero Configuration and check if the Startup Type is
Automatic and the Status is Started. ▶ Check the authentication type.
A A connection may be disconnected after a period of

Q I cannot connect to an AP. (The wireless

connection is disconnected frequently.)
time if the “Use IEEE 802.1x network authentication”
option is selected when IEEE 802.1x authentication
is not being used.
▶ Check the Network Key. View the properties of the corresponding AP in the
A Right-click the Wireless Network Connections icon Wireless Network Properties. In the Authentication
from the Taskbar and click View available wireless tab, unselect the “Use IEEE 802.1x authentication in
networks. If wireless networks are found, it indicates this network” option.
that the device is operating properly but the network For detailed information on the authentication server,
settings may have a problem. Please check the ask your network administrator.
Network Key (Encryption Key) and the AP settings.

▶ Check if there is a device nearby using the same

frequency band.
A1 If there is a device nearby using the same frequency
band such as another wireless LAN device,
wireless video transceiver, microwave oven, plasma
bulb, etc., channel interference may occur. If you
experience interference from another device, it is
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 ▶ Check the AP settings. A5 Check the Network Key (Encryption Key) settings
A1 Check if the surroundings are appropriate for a again. If the automatic password converting function
wireless LAN. A wireless LAN connection may be (passphrase function) is enabled and the wireless
limited by the surrounding environment and distance. connection is normal but you cannot send data
Obstacles such as walls and door mats affect the over the connection, please enter the Network Key
quality of the wireless LAN signal. You have to install (Encryption Key) manually.
an AP in a high, open position far away from any
other radio signal sources. If the AP is excessively A6 Check the AP settings as follows.
far away, or is installed at the end of a building and If there are multiple APs running at the same time,
you are attempting to use the wireless LAN from the check the channel setting of each AP. If the interval
other end, you may not be able to use the wireless between the channels of the APs is narrow, you may
communication normally because the signal is experience electromagnetic interference. Set the
blocked by obstacles between you and the AP (such channel numbers of the APs so that the internals
as a wall). between the channels are maximized. (for example,
Ch1, Ch5, Ch9, Ch13) computer.
A2 Check if the AP operates properly. If the AP is not
operating properly, turn it off and on again and try It is recommended unselecting the Hide option of
again. the AP. SSID (Service Set ID) is a name used to
distinguish a wireless LAN from other wireless LANs.
A3 Check if the AP firmware is the latest version. (For It is recommended using Long Preamble. Preamble
more information on the AP firmware, ask the AP is a signal for data transmission synchronization.
manufacturer or your product provider.) Although some APs support Short Preamble, there
might be a compatibility problem.
A4 Check if the AP is properly connected to the network. Because “Fixed” channel selection is more stable
Connect the LAN cable from the AP to a computer then ‘Auto’ channel selection, “Fixed” channel
and check if the network is connected properly. selection is recommended. It is recommended
not using the “Block Any” and “Any Connection
Block” functions. Although these functions block
connections at the client side when the network
name is Any or Blank, it may cause a compatibility
problem.
For more information on the AP settings, see the
owner’s manual supplied with the AP.

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 Q Although a connection has been established, I
cannot connect to the Internet. Q I have configured both wired and wireless
connections with the same IP address, but the
network connections do not work properly.
▶ Check the TCP/IP settings.
A You cannot use the same IP address for wired and
A If you cannot connect to the Internet but you are
wireless connections. To use only one IP address
connected to an AP, check if the TCP/IP settings are
for both wired and wireless connections, you must
configured properly.
disable one of them according to your requirements
When you are not connected to an AP, an X mark in Network Connections in the Control Panel.
appears over the ‘Wireless Network Connections’
icon ( ) in the Taskbar. If you double-click the

Q
icon, the Search for Wireless Connections window After installing the Wireless LAN Setting
appears. Reconnect to a wireless network referring program, the “AEGIS Protocol (IEEE 802.1x)”
to the descriptions of Connecting to a Wireless protocol appears in the [Local Area Connect
LAN in the Using the Network section. Properties] window.
When you are connected to an AP, an X mark
appears over the “Wireless Network Connections” A The protocol is a security authentication protocol
icon ( ) in the Taskbar. Double-click the icon and that is automatically installed when the Wireless LAN
check if the IP address is properly allocated on Settings program is installed and does not affect the
the Support tab. If the IP address is not properly program operation.
allocated, the IP address will be displayed as follows;
(for example, 169.254.xxx.xxx).
If your network does not support DHCP, you have
to manually configure an IP address by asking your
network administrator.
Q (For Intel PROSet) Although I have turned the
wireless LAN off using the Turn Off Wireless LAN
button in PROSet, the Wireless LAN LED is still
on.
In addition, even if your network supports DHCP,
the Internet connection may not be available if the
DHCP server fails to allocate an IP address to your A This is normal. The Turn Off Wireless LAN button
computer. in PROSet just turns off the wireless LAN software.
The wireless LAN hardware is not affected by this
operation.

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 Q (For Intel PROSet) After installing PROSet, I
cannot manage my wireless network in Windows. Games and Programs Related

A When clicking Use Microsoft Client in the Tools

menu of the PROSet, you can manage wireless
Q 3D game is not executed, or some functions are
not working.
network in Windows.
A Change the graphic setting of the game to “2D” or
Thereafter, if you wish to manage your wireless
“Software Renderer,” then execute the program
network, click Activate Intel PROSet/Wireless in
again.
the Tools menu of the PROSet.

Q Internet Connection or File Sharing doesn’t work,

when I use Internet Connection Sharing or Ad Q I launched a game right after installing it, and the
game is not executed.
Hoc.
A This problem may occur when the game is not
A You have to register the IP address allocated for compatible with Windows XP. Launch the game
Internet Connection Sharing or Ad Hoc as a ‘Trusted again, and it will be executed properly.
IP’ in McAfee SecurityCenter.
Click McAfee SecurityCenter > Advanced menu
> Configure > Internet and Network > Advanced
> Trusted and Banned IPs, and register the
Q Fn + ( ) Key combination does not work.
IP address or IP address range as a Trusted IP
A While displaying video of VCD or MPEG, or the
address. The IP address range for DHCP is 10.0.0.1
display setting is Dual View, you cannot toggle
~ 10.255.255.254 if not specified.
display devices. Also the installation of NetWare
Client 32 program disables the function of Fn +
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 Q While playing a game, pressing the Fn + ( )
keys does not work or the screen is not properly
displayed.
Q The picture is not displayed properly for some
games.

A Some games may not display the picture properly

A Some games and 3D application programs may when the screen resolution is set to 1024 × 768 and
change the display device control. Therefore, the color quality is set to 32 bit.
pressing the Fn + ( ) keys may terminate the
For these games, set the screen resolution to
running program or may display an abnormal screen.
1024x768, and the color quality to 16 bit.
Press the Fn + ( ) keys before launching a
program and do not press them while running the

Q
program. Game play is not displayed smoothly on the
screen.

Q Running speed of a game is too slow or fast.

A For 3D games, the texture data for the 3D screen
display is saved to the system memory. If there is
insufficient system memory, the data is saved to
A Change the setting of Power Schemes to the hard disk drive and loaded to memory when
“Always On.” required. This operation may temporarily stop
displaying the picture on the screen.
(Click Start > Control Panel > Performance and
Maintenance > Power Options > Power Schemes In this case, lower the game resolution or the screen
tab, then configure the Power schemes field to settings.
“Always On.”)

Q Some part of a game image is not displayed or is

displayed in black.

A This may happen when running a game

designed for DirectX 8.1, such as NHL 2003,
MVP Baseball 2003, etc.

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 Bluetooth

Q I cannot find or connect the headset. Q I have connected the headset, but I cannot hear
sound normally.

A1 If the headset is connected to another device and is A1 If the Bluetooth headset is properly connected to
currently being used, you will not be able to locate a computer, the Control Pane Sound Playback
it. In this case, even if you locate the headset, you Device changes to Bluetooth Audio (for a mono
will not be able to connect it. Disconnect the headset headset) or High Quality Bluetooth Audio (for a
from the device and then try again. stereo headset). If the Sound Playback Device in
the Control Panel is not changed properly, you may
A2 If the headset is connected to the power adapter, not hear any sound. Check the audio settings in the
the Bluetooth wireless connection is not available. Control Panel according to the procedures below.
Disconnect the headset from the power adapter and Configuring Sounds and Audio Devices in the
try again. Control Panel

A3 A Bluetooth headset generally provides On/Off and  Double-Click Start > Control Panel > Sounds
Pairing modes. To connect the headset to another and Audio Devices.
Bluetooth device such as a computer or cellphone,  Select the Audio tab in the Sounds and Audio
it must be in Pairing mode. Switch the headset to Devices Properties window.
Pairing mode and try again.
 Check if the Sound playback and Sound
In general, a Bluetooth headset in Pairing mode is recording device is set to Bluetooth audio (for a
automatically switched to On/ Off mode after a pre- mono headset) or High Quality Bluetooth audio
determined period of time. (for a stereo headset).

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 A2 Some headsets cause sound to be played
intermittently depending on the Bluetooth driver Security Center
and the firmware version. Check your Bluetooth
driver and firmware versions and download the
latest versions by connecting to Zaigen (www. Q To change the popup window display settings
when connected to the Internet. In the Windows
XP SP2 environment, you can decide whether to
zaizen.co.kr).
display a popup window when connected to the
▶ Checking the Version
Internet, for user convenience and security.
– Driver Version: In the Taskbar, right-click the
Bluetooth icon > Check the version in the A1 To display most of the popup windows when
General tab. connected to the Internet:
– Firmware Version: In the Taskbar, right-click the
 Click Internet Options in Start > Control Panel
Bluetooth icon > Check the version in the
> Security Center > Manage security settings
Hardware tab.
for.

A3 Check if the headset is properly connected and is  In the Privacy tab of Internet Properties, clear
operating normally. Block pop-ups.

A4 Check the volume settings of the headset and the A2 To display popup windows only from the
computer. current site when connected to the Internet:
Place the cursor on the notification area at the bottom
A5 If a multimedia application such as Windows Media of the Internet address bar and right-click to display
Player is running when connecting the headset, a menu, from which you can select Temporarily Allow
the headset may not be connected or recognized Pop-ups or Always Allow Pop-ups from This Site.
properly. Connect the headset first and then launch a
multimedia application. A3 To display popup windows from a particular
site:
 Click Internet Options in Start > Control Panel
> Security Center > Manage security settings
for.
 In the Privacy tab of Internet Properties, click
Settings from Block pop-ups.

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  Enter a URL to want to allow pop-ups into
Address of Web site to allow and click Add. Q When you see a Windows Security Alert icon
( ) appear on the right part of the Taskbar. With
the Security Center feature added, Windows XP
 You will find that the entered address is added to
SP2 checks the Firewall, the automatic updates
the allowed sites list. The next time you connect
configuration and installation of virus-checking
to the Web site, you will see pop-ups appearing.
programs to display a Windows Security Alert
When you need to re-block a permitted site, select icon on the right part of the Taskbar when
the Web site address that you want to block from the it judges that the computer is vulnerable to
Allowed Sites and click Remove. attacks from the Internet. In this case, check the
following to install the necessary components.

Q When you connect to a Web site, you see the

message, “To help protect your security, Internet
Explorer stopped this site from installing an
A1 Set up the Windows Firewall.
When you set up the Windows Firewall, you will be
ActiveX control on your computer” or “This site
protected from unauthorized
might require the following ActiveX control”
access through the Internet or the network.
below the address bar.
 Click Windows Firewall in Start > Control Panel
A Windows XP SP2 blocks unsigned > Security Center > Manage security settings
ActiveX controls from being installed when for.
connected to certain Web sites for security  From the General tab of Windows Firewall,
reasons. On some Web sites that have no select ON (recommended).
ActiveX controls installed, applications are
 If you want to allow a certain program or
not started or do not display properly.
service to gain access to your computer using
In this case, to install ActiveX controls, right-click the the Firewall, select and check the program or
notification area to display a menu from which you service that you want to allow access from, in
can select Install ActiveX control. the Exceptions tab of the Windows Firewall. If
you want to add a program to Programs and
Services, click Add Program and select it.

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 A2 Set up Windows Automatic Updates.
Other Questions
This automatically downloads and installs critical

Q
updates via the Internet to keep your computer up to
4GB memory is not recognized by Windows
date.
correctly.
 Click Automatic Updates in Start > Control
Panel > Security Center > Manage security A This is due to a limitation in 32bit operating
settings for. systems that exists in notebook computers of
 From general tab of Automatic Updates window, other manufacturers. Although the address space
select Automatic (recommended). of the 32bit operating system is 2³²= 4294967296
= 4,096MB = 4GB, all of it cannot be allocated
to memory, as some of it needs to be used for
A3 Two virus scanning programs on one computer may
other purposes by the operating system. Because
cause system conflicts. Remove one of the programs
approximately 1GB of address space needs to be
from the system.
allocated to other system resources such as the
A4 If Windows does not recognize the existence of an BIOS, PCI Device, and VGA for a PC to operate
anti-virus program even when it has been installed, normally. Therefore, even if 4GB of physical memory
your computer could be vulnerable to attacks from is installed, the address space allocated to memory
the Internet. You should install an anti-virus program is limited to approximately 3GB.
that your computer is able to identify.
Although users can upgrade their memory to 3 or
Check the following programs which Windows can 4GB, only 3GB is recognized even when 4GB of
detect and select one from the list. memory is installed, and a memory upgrade to 4GB
is not recommended.
A list of anti-virus programs that Windows can detect:
- NetworkAssociates (McAfee)
- TrendMicro
- ComputerAssociates
- Panda
- Kaspersky
- Ahnlabs (AhnLab)

Visit the Microsoft Web site (www.microsoft.com)

regularly to check the latest list.

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 Product Specifications
The system specifications may differ depending on the derived models. For detailed system specifications, refer to
the product catalogue.

NP-R59/R59 plus/R60/R60 plus/P500/R61/R61 plus

Intel Core 2 DUO Processor, Intel Core Duo/Solo Processor
CPU * Intel Pentium Dual Core Processor, Intel Celeron M processor
Cache Memory * 1M / 2M / 4M

Main Memory * 512~4GB. Max 4GB. Memory type : DDR2 SODIMM

Main Chipset* ATI RS600ME(RD600) + SB600

Hard Disk Drive * 9.5mmH SATA HDD 2.5" (60G ~ 200G)

ODD * DVD-ROM, DVD-COMBO, Super Multi(DL)

ATI radeon Xpress 1250M (Internal)
Graphics * ATI Radeon Xpress 2300 (external)
Sound Chipset Realtek ALC262 Codec
Fax/Modem : V.92 *
Wired LAN : Marvell 88E8039 10/100
Network * Wireless LAN : 802.11BG
Bluetooth 2.0+EDR *
PCI ExpressCard Slot PCI Express Card Support
Multi Card Slot * SD Card / MMC

Ports * *
USB 2.0 Compatible X 3, VGA, RJ45, RJ11 , Headphone-out, MIC-in, AC-IN JACK, Kensington Lock
Dimensions 358 x 265.2 x 31.3 ~ 35.8 (37.4)mm
LCD 15.4” WXGA (1280x800)
Weight * 2.68Kg

Battery* Lithium-Ion Smart Battery: 6/9 Cells

Operating Temperature : -5~40°C for storage, 10~32°C when operating
Environment Humidity : 5~90% for storage, 20~80% when operating
Operating Voltage 100 - 240VAC
Frequency 50 / 60Hz
Output Power * 60/90W
Output Voltage 19VDC

■ *
The ( ) mark represents optional components. Optional components may not be provided or different components may be
provided depending on the computer model.
■ The system specifications are subject to change without notice.
Caution ■ The hard disk drive capacity of a computer in which Samsung Recovery Solution II is installed, is represented as smaller
than the product specification.

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 Wireless LAN Specifications (802.11BG Card)

Atheros AR5007EG Wireless Network Adapter

 The Name of the Registered Equipment : Special Low Power Wireless Device for Wireless Data Communication
Systems.

Item Detailed Specifications

Dimensions 30.0 × 50.95mm (Width X Height)
Physical Operating
Specifications Temperature And Temperature: Between 0°C and 70°C, Maximum Humidity: 85%
Humidity

Sleep Mode 726mW

Power Receive Mode 1.353W

Specifications
Transmission Mode 2.046W

Power 3.3V

Compatibility IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g

Operating System Microsoft Windows XP/Vista

Network
Specifications Media Access Protocol
CSMA/CA (Collision Avoidance) with Acknowledgement (ACK)
(MAC)

Security Wired Equivalent Privacy support (WEP) 64bit/128bit WPA *

* This device supports the Wireless LAN Security Specifications WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) for Wi-Fi.
To connect to a WPA wireless network, you have to configure the settings according to the network connection
environment. For detailed setting information, ask your network administrator.

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  Radio Specifications

RF Band 2.4GHz

Supported Channels Channels allowed per country.

Device Transceiver

Standard Output Power MAX 10mW

Modulation Scheme DSSS, CCK, OFDM

11b mode : 11, 5.5, 2, 1

Data Rate (Mbps)*
11g mode** : 54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 9, 6

Antenna Type Built-in Antenna

* The data rate may differ from the real data transmission rate.
** 11g mode is supported only when you are connected to an IEEE 802.11g device (e.g. An Access Point supporting IEEE
802.11g).

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 Registered Trademarks About the Product Capacity
Representation Standard
Samsung is a registered trademark of Samsung Co., Ltd.
SENS is a registered trademark of Samsung Electronics The capacity of the storage device (HDD, SSD) of the
Co., Ltd. manufacturer is calculated assuming that 1KB=1,000
Intel, Pentium/Celeron are registered trademarks of the Bytes.
Intel Corporation.
However, the operating system (Windows) calculates the
Microsoft, MS-DOS, and Windows are registered
storage device capacity assuming that 1KB=1,024 Bytes,
trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation.
and therefore the capacity representation of the HDD in
“Memory Stick” and are trademarks of the Sony Windows is smaller than the actual capacity due to the
Corporation. difference in capacity calculation. (E.g. For a 80GB HDD,
All other product or company names mentioned herein are Windows represents the capacity as 74.5GB)
registered trademarks of their respective companies.
In addition, the capacity representation in Windows
may be even smaller because some programs such as
Recovery Solution may reside in a hidden area of the
HDD.
Macrovision Certification
This product incorporates copyright protection technology
that is protected by method claims of certain U.S.
patents and other intellectual property rights owned by
Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of
this copyright protection technology must be authorized
by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home
and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise
authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse
engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

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 Glossary
The Glossary lists the terminologies used in this User Guide.
For terminologies other than these, look in Windows Help.

Backup Direct X
A way to save the current data to restore it later if An application interface developed to enable Windows
necessary. A backup is a way to restore computer data application programs to access hardware devices
when the data or computer is damaged. at a very high speed. Since the operating speed of
graphics, memory and sound cards must be very fast
Client to provide high quality video and sound for games,
This refers to a computer that uses a shared network Direct X enables faster control and interaction between
resource provided by a server. applications and hardware devices. By using Direct
X, the multimedia performance of Windows has been
DDR SDRAM (Double Data Rate Synchronous hugely improved.
Dynamic Random Access Memory)
Driver
DRAM is a memory type whose cells consist of a
capacitor and transistor manufactured at a low price. Software that interacts between the hardware and
SDRAM is a memory type whose performance has the operating system. An operating system knows the
been improved by synchronizing the clock with the hardware information and controls the hardware. In
external CPU clock. DDR SDRAM is a memory type general, a driver is supplied with the corresponding
whose performance has been improved by doubling hardware device.
the operating speed of the SDRAM and is widely used
nowadays. This computer uses DDR SDRAM. DVD (Digital Versatile Disk)
DVD was developed to replace CD (compact disk).
Device Manager Although the shape and size of the disc are the same
An administrative tool used to manage computer as that of a CD, the capacity of a DVD is at least 4.7GB
devices. You can add or remove hardware or update a while the capacity of a CD is 600MB. DVD video is
device driver using the Device Manager. digital unlike VHS (analog) video and supports MPEG2
compression and digital audio. To play a DVD, a DVD
drive is required.

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 Firewall LCD (Liquid Crystal Display)
A security system used to protect an internal network There are Passive Matrix and Active Matrix LCD types.
or intranet from external networks through an This computer uses the Active Matrix type LCD called a
authentication procedure. TFT LCD. Since an LCD is implemented by transistors
instead of a cathode-ray tube unlike a CRT, its size can
Hibernation Mode be slim. And because it does not blink, it reduces eye
strain.
A power mode that saves all data in memory to the
hard disk and turns the CPU and hard disk off. When
Network
canceling Hibernation Mode, all application programs
that were running are restored to their last state. A group of computers and devices, such as printers
and scanners, connected by a communications link.
Icon A network can be either small or large and can be
connected permanently through cables or temporarily
This refers to a small image that represents a file that
through telephone lines or wireless links. The biggest
users can use.
network is the Internet, a worldwide network.

LAN (Local Area Network)

Notification Area
A communications network connecting computers,
This refers to the right area of the Taskbar including
printers and other devices within a local area such as
program icons such as the volume control, the power
within a building. A LAN enables all connected devices
options and the time.
to interact with other devices on the network. The
current LAN uses the Ethernet media access control
Power Schemes
method developed in the early 1980s. To connect to an
Ethernet, a network card called a LAN card, Ethernet This refers to a pre-determined power management
card or network interface card is required. To exchange option group. For example, you can set the time the
data between computers, a protocol is required besides computer waits before entering Standby Mode, or
the hardware equipment. Windows XP uses TCP/IP as before the monitor or hard drive turns off. The settings
the default protocol. are saved as a power scheme.

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 Quick Launch Sleep Mode
This refers to a toolbar that can be configured so that A power mode that enables computers to save power
you can launch a program such as Internet Explorer or consumption when they are not being used. When a
display the Windows Desktop with one click. You can computer is in Sleep Mode, the data on the computer
add any icon to the quick launch area of the Taskbar memory is not saved to the hard disk. If the power is
and launch frequently used program by clicking that tuned off, the data in memory will be lost.
icon.
System File
Server
System Files refer to files that are read and used by
In general, a server refers to a computer that provides the Windows operating system. In general, system files
shared resources for network users. must not be deleted or moved.

Share
This refers to setting a resource of a computer such as
a folder or printer so that other users can also use it.

Shared Folder
A folder that can be used by other users on the network.
Network Administrator
A user who plans, configures and manages network
operations. Sometimes, a network administrator is
called a system administrator.

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 USB (Universal Serial Bus)
This refers to a serial interface standard developed
to replace the conventional interface standards such
as Serial and PS/2. While USB 1.1 supports 12Mbps
(12 million bits per second), USB 2.0 supports a data
rate that is 40 times (480Mpbs) faster than that of USB
1.1. The data rate of USB 2.0 is equivalent to that of
IEEE1394. Therefore USB 2.0 is used for A/V devices
supported by IEEE 1394 and a 2nd HDD and CDRW
that require a high data rate.

Windows
The name of an operating system developed by the
Microsoft Corporation. Windows XP is installed on this
computer.

Windows Media Player

A multimedia program included with Windows. Using
this program, you can play a media file, create an audio
CD, listen to a radio broadcast, search and manage
media files, and copy files to a portable device, etc.

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 Index

A L S
AVStation Viewer 115 LCD Brightness 122 Samsung Battery Manager 134
Samsung Network Manager 77
Samsung Update Plus 100
B M Security Lock Port 137
Battery 132 Memory 130 Safety Precautions 6
Battery Calibration 136 Multi Card Slot 49 Shortcut Keys 42
BIOS Setup 123 Status Indicators 34
Bluetooth 87
N
Booting Priority 129
T
Network 77
Network Status Diagnosis 85 Touchpad 44
C
CD Drive / Recording 47
P U
Charge 133
Click 45 Password 127 User Accounts / Switch User 64
Connect / Output Monitor 53 Phone Connection 86
Control Panel 62 Playing Music 105
CyberLink PowerDVD 99 Product Specifications 162 V
Program 96 Video Play 113
Volume Control 54
D
Desktop / Change 59 R
W
Recorder 55
Remaining Battery Charge 133 Windows XP 57
H
Resolution / Color 66 Wired Network 68
Help 58 Wireless Network 71

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 Contact SAMSUNG WORLD WIDE

[U.S.A. / U.K. / HONG KONG] Contact SAMSUNG WORLD WIDE

If you have any comments or questions regarding a Samsung products, contact the SAMSUNG customer care
center.
Customer Care Center TEL Web Site
U.S.A. 1 800 SAMSUNG (7267864) www.samsung.com
U.K. 0870-726-7864 www.samsung.com/uk
HONG KONG 852 3698 4698 www.samsung.com/hk

[FRANCE] Comment contacter Samsung dans le monde

Si vous avez des suggestions ou des questions concernant les produits Samsung, veuillez contacter le Service
Consommateurs Samsung.
Customer Care Center TEL Web Site
FRANCE 0825 08 3260 www.samsung.com/fr

[GERMANY] Kontakt zu Samsung

Falls Sie Fragen oder Anregungen zu Samsung-Produkten haben, wenden Sie sich bitte an den Samsung-
Kundendienst.
Customer Care Center TEL Web Site
GERMANY 01805 121213 www.samsung.de
0,14 EUR/Min aus dem Festnetz der T-Com

[SPAIN] Contacte con SAMSUNG WORLD WIDE

Si tiene alguna pregunta o comentario referente a nuestros productos, por favor contacte con nuestro Servicio de
Atencion al Cliente.

Customer Care Center TEL Web Site

SPAIN 902 10 11 30 www.samsung.com/es

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 [ITALY] Contatta SAMSUNG
Se hai commenti o richieste sui prodotti Samsung contatta il nostro Servizio Clienti.
Customer Care Center TEL Web Site
ITALY 800.7267864 www.samsung.com/it/

[RUSSIA / UKRAINE]

Customer Care Center TEL Web Site

RUSSIA 8-800-200-0400 www.samsung.ru
UKRAINE 8-800-502-0000 www.samsung.com/ur

[CHINA]

Customer Care Center TEL Web Site

CHINA 800-810-5858 / (010) 64751880 www.samsung.com.cn

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