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SAMSUNG Q25 BA68-02500A11 040429 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Getting Started This chapter provides basic information for using this computer. System overview and methods for general use are provided.
Right View USB Port (2.0) Infrared Port Monitor Port Fan Vents Left View USB Port (2.0) Microphone Jack PCMCIA Slot LAN Port Modem port 1394 Port (6 Pin) Memory Card Slot DC-In Port Headphone Jack Chapter 1. Getting Started...
SAMSUNG Rear View Security Lock Port Battery Bottom View Battery Latches Docking Connector Memory and Mini PCI Module Compartment Wireless LAN module (optional) is installed in the mini PCI compartment. SAMSUNG Q25 Manual...
Introducing the Docking Station (optional) Docking station is an extension device that connects with the comput- er and allows you to use additional functions including CD drive and various types of ports. You cannot use the LAN port and monitor port on your computer when it is con- nected to the docking station.
SAMSUNG Right Side CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combo Drive Computer Release Lever Left Side Computer Release Lever S/PDIF Jack Auxiliary Hard Disk Drive Compartment SAMSUNG Q25 Manual...
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Rear View 1394 Port (4 Pin) LAN port PS/2 Port Monitor Port Security Lock Port Security Lock Port Lever USB Ports (2.0) Parallel Port DC-In Port Serial Port Bottom View Woofer (Bass Speaker) Screw To Fix Hard Disk Chapter 1. Getting Started...
If the system is not turned off properly due to a system error, press and hold the power button for more than 4 seconds to turn the system off. After doing so, when you turn the system on, the system examination program is executed automatically. SAMSUNG Q25 Manual...
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Creating and Changing User Accounts Multiple users can be registered in a single system so that each user may use their own customized working environment. Procedures to register and change user accounts are provided below. Registering a new user 1. Click Start > Control Panel. 2.
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‘cursor’ during document operations. Double-click (Run Function) Place a finger on the touchpad, move the pointer on the screen to the item to run, and quickly tap your finger on the touchpad twice. Or double-click the left touchpad button. 1-10 SAMSUNG Q25 Manual...
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Drag (Move / Select) Click and hold the left touchpad button on the point to drag, and drag your finger to the desired location while holding down the touchpad button. This button is held down Place the touchpad pointer on the title bar of the window.
Enables the numeric keypad. Num Lock In DOS mode, pauses the scroll of the screen or exits a Pause/Break running program. Move to the above screen. Page Up Move to the below screen. Page Down 1-12 SAMSUNG Q25 Manual...
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Function Screen Adjustment Key Moves up and down pages, or moves the cursor to the start or end of a line. Application Key Provides the right button function of the touchpad. Windows key Display start menu. Chapter 1. Getting Started 1-13...
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When the Internet button is configured to turn the wireless LAN on and off, the Internet item does not appear. 3. Select the desired program in [Open], and click Open. (Example, Windows Paint) 4. Click OK in [Key Settings] to save the changes. 1-14 SAMSUNG Q25 Manual...
Status Indicators Icon Name Description Num Lock Turns on when the numeric keypad is activated. Caps Lock Turns on when all alphabet characters you type will be in upper case. Scroll Lock Turns on when it is set to scroll the screen up and down while the cursor position does not change in some applications.
Maintenance Instructions When cleaning the LCD panel, use only computer specific cleaners on a soft cloth, and lightly wipe in one direction. 1-16 SAMSUNG Q25 Manual...
Adjusting the Volume To adjust using keyboard Press <Fn>+< > or <Fn>+< > from the keyboard. Using the Volume Control Program On the taskbar, click the Volume ( ) icon, and adjust the slide bars. For advanced volume control options, double-click the Volume ( ) icon, and adjust the settings in the [Master Volume] dialog.
- Position the display panel so that external light does not reflect off the screen. Use curtains, if necessary. Work Habits - Take periodic breaks and stretch out stiff muscles regularly. - Look outside the window or at distant objects frequently to relieve strain on the eyes. 1-18 SAMSUNG Q25 Manual...
Or click Start > All Programs > Accessories > Tour Windows XP. Click on the topics to find out about important functions of Windows XP. Click the Title. An explanation will appear on the lower part of the screen. SAMSUNG Q25 Manual...
Understanding the Desktop The Desktop is the working area on the computer. It consists of the large workspace, which is more or less the entire the screen and a Taskbar at the bottom. Start Menu Recycle Bin Language Bar Start Button System Tray with Clock Taskbar Start Button...
Enables users to configure settings on the Control Panel computer. Provides on-line help, information on Windows Help and Support and troubleshooting. Enables users to search for information in files Search or the Internet. Runs programs or documents. SAMSUNG Q25 Manual...
Understanding a Window A window is the basic component in working with the computer. The My Computer window, which is a window for the computer’s hard drive, will be used as an exam- ple here to show the basic composition of a window. Click Start >...
Related help information appears when a search keyword is entered. Help Topics Connect to Support Center. The computer has to be connected to the Internet Computer information can be viewed and the problem can be diagnosed. Troubleshooting Information SAMSUNG Q25 Manual...
Document Operations To create documents, WordPad or NotePad, which is included in Windows, or a separate specialized word processor program can be used, such as MS Word. Instructions for creating documents using WordPad is provided here. Creating a New Document 1.
2. Open the WordPad file to print. 3. Select File from the Menu and select Print. 4. Click Properties, adjust the printer options accordingly, and click OK. 5. In Print window, click OK to print the document. SAMSUNG Q25 Manual...
Chapter 3 Chapter 3 Using The Computer This chapter investigates various different functions of the computer and provides information on using the related application programs for them.
Change the setting as follows to use the USB port (1.1) of Q10’s docking station. 1. Start the computer and press <F2> to enter Setup. 2. Change USB 2.0 Controller value in Advanced menu to Disabled. 3. Press <F10> to save changes and exit setup. SAMSUNG Q25 Manual...
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To undock your computer To undock your computer with the power off 1. Turn off the computer. 2. Grab the two computer release levers on the docking station and pull them outward. 3. Separate the computer from the docking station. To undock your computer with the power on 1.
CD tray opens. To clean a CD or DVD title, clean the disc with a soft clean cloth by wiping from the center outwards. Do not eject the CD while the Status Indicator is on. SAMSUNG Q25 Manual...
Using the Windows Media Player The Windows Media Player enables the user to configure and play video and audio files from the computer or the Internet. Click Start > Windows Media Player. Or click Start > All Programs > Accessories > Entertainment > Windows Media Player.
4. When a warning window appears, click the Open with button. 5. In the new window, click Select Program from List and click OK. 6. Select the Windows Media Player, and click OK. The video will start playing. SAMSUNG Q25 Manual...
To Write Data in CD If your computer has CD-RW functionality, you can copy data to a blank CD or cre- ate an audio CD. An additional CD writing program is supplied in an additional CD. For informa- tion about use, refer to the supplied manual. 1.
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For more information on creating an audio CD Run the Windows Media Player, click the Help menu, and select [Using Windows Media Player > Using CDs > Creating your own CDs > To create your own CD]. SAMSUNG Q25 Manual...
Enjoying Home Theater This product supports 5.1 channel output, which is a basic function for home theater systems, and DVD drives. It provides 3D surround- ing sound and vivid screen. Home theater system usually consists of a TV, DVD, 5.1 channel speaker, and digital amp and provides a high-resolution screen (MPEG2) and 3D sur- rounding sound (Dolby 5.1 or DTS).
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2. On the Audio tab, set the Output setting to ‘Use SPDIF Output’. Now, you can enjoy home theater using DVD titles. To control volumes for your 5.1 channel speaker, use the control on the digital amp. (Please, refer to the speaker manual.) 3-10 SAMSUNG Q25 Manual...
Using Memory Card Slot Through the memory card slot, you can use memory cards such as memory stick, SD (Secure Digital) memory card, and MMC (Multi Media Card). You can use the memory cards as a removable disk, and use them to exchange data between your computer and digital devices such as a digital camera.
Formatter. Format it in other digital devices. To use a Memory Stick Duo Insert a Memory Stick Duo into the Memory Stick Duo adapter and insert the adapter into the Memory Stick slot of the computer. 3-12 SAMSUNG Q25 Manual...
Working with PCMCIA Cards Various different functions can be added by inserting PCMCIA cards into the system. This system supports 16 / 32 bit, type I or II PCMCIA card types. Before using the PCMCIA slot, remove the slot protector. Push the eject button of the PCMCIA card slot once to pop it outwards.
1. Click Start > All Programs > Samsung > Samsung Smart Screen. When you launch Samsung Smart Screen for the first time, a dialog box asking whether to register the program as a start program or not appears. If you select OK, the program is automatically launched when you start your computer.
Chapter 4 Chapter 4 Connecting to the Internet This chapter provides instructions on connecting to the Internet.
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The Internet can be accessed without a telephone line or a LAN cable if there is a Wireless LAN AP (Access Point) nearby. The Wireless LAN function is optional. My computer Internet Service Provider The Internet Provider SAMSUNG Q25 Manual...
Connecting to the Internet Using a Modem 1. Connect the telephone line to the modem port. Do not use a digital telephone line. 2. To connect the modem to the Internet, and use e-mail, you have to apply to an Internet Service Provider (ISP) for an Internet service.
Network and click the right touchpad button. Select Properties from the popup menu that appears. 6. In the General tab of the [Local Area Connection Properties] window, check that the connecting device field includes the Intel(R) PRO/100 VE Network Connection driver. SAMSUNG Q25 Manual...
7. In the “This connection uses the following items” field, select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), and click Properties. ① Check the driver ② Select “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)” ③ Click Properties In the above screen, necessary network components can be added by clicking the Install button.
1. Connect LAN cable to the computer’s LAN port. 2. Double-click Samsung Network Manager icon on the desktop. Or click Start > All Programs > Samsung Network Manager > Samsung Network Manager. 3. When you are using DHCP, available IP’s are displayed in the status dialog box.
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To change network places You can change network places as below. 1. Connect LAN cable to the computer’s LAN port, and double-click Samsung Network Manager icon on the desktop. If you used static IP in previous place, previous static IP is displayed in the status dialog box.
(IP address, Subnet mask, Default gateway, Preferred and alternate DNS server, Preferred and alternate WINS server) 4. When the configuration has been completed, click OK. Now you can connect to both networks using DHCP and static IP respectively. SAMSUNG Q25 Manual...
Configuring the Network Environment Settings for Wireless LAN Network (WLAN) A wireless network (Wireless LAN) environment is a network environment that enables communication between multiple computers at home or a small-size office through wireless LAN devices. When a computer-to-computer network has been constructed, a computer that is not connected to the Internet can share the Internet by accessing another computer connected to the Internet.
Now you are connected to the AP, and you can access the network. Checking the connection status. Move the mouse pointer over the Wireless Network Connection ( ) icon on the taskbar, and the connection status is displayed. 4-10 SAMSUNG Q25 Manual...
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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 that is not connected to the Internet can share the Internet by accessing another computer connected to the Internet.
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Select ‘Computer-to-computer (ad hoc) networks only’, and click Close. 5. In the Wireless Networks tab, click Add. 6. Enter the network name (e.g. samsung), and unselect ‘The key is provided for me automatically’. Enter the encryption key in the Network key field, and click OK.
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7. Check that the configured network name (e.g. samsung) is in the ‘Preferred net- works item’, and click OK. Now your wireless network setup has been completed. Chapter 4. Connecting to the Internet 4-13...
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) icon on the taskbar, and select View Available Wireless Networks. 2. Select the wireless network name (e.g. samsung) specified in ‘Setting up a com- puter-to-computer network’, enter the encryption key in the Network key field, and then click Connect.
Wireless Network Setup Using the Wireless LAN Setup Program When the operating system of your computer is not Windows XP, you should setup the wireless network settings using an additional wireless LAN setup program (PROSet). To use wireless network connection, complete the following procedures. ▶...
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(represented by 0-9 and A-F) of 10 (for 64-bit) or 26 (for 128-bit) dig- its in the WEP key field. When a wireless connection to an access point is established, connection icon ) appears in front of the name of connected profile. 4-16 SAMSUNG Q25 Manual...
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Network name (SSID) is a name that a wireless adapter uses for identifying con- nection. Enter the name of a computer-to-computer network (e.g. samsung) or the name of the access point to connect to. The network name identifies cases. (capi- tal and lowercase) For the name of access point, check the settings of the access point, or ask your wireless network administrator.
When a file or folder is shared, anyone connected to the network can open and delete the shared file or folder. Configure a file sharing network only when the network is secure, and do not share important data. 4-18 SAMSUNG Q25 Manual...
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Step 1. Configuring Sharing 1. Right-click the target file or folder to share in My Computer, and select Sharing and Security. 2. Click ‘IF you understand the security risks but want to share files without running the wizard, click here’. It has the same security effect as that of the ‘Network Setup Wizard’.
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If your computer is a member of another workgroup: 1. Click Other Places > Microsoft Windows Network. 2. Click the desired workgroup. 3. Click the desired computer to display the shared files or folders. 4-20 SAMSUNG Q25 Manual...
Sharing Printers This section describes how to share a printer between computers connected to a net- work. To share a printer, complete the following procedures: Step 1. Configure printer sharing in the computer connected to the printer. ▶ ▶ Step 2. Add and use the shared printer in other computers on the network. Step 1.
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Next. 5. Select ‘Browse for a printer’, and click Next. 6. Select the workgroup or computer, select the desired printer, and click Next. If you cannot find the desired printer, try again after a while. 4-22 SAMSUNG Q25 Manual...
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7. Read the warning about a shared printer, and click Yes to install the shared printer. 8. Select Yes for ‘Do you want to use this printer as a default printer?’, and click Next. 9. Click Finish. 10. When the printer sharing configuration has been completed, the shared printer appears in the Printers and Faxes window.
1. Click Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet Connections > Network Connections. 2. Right-click on the device connected to the Internet, the external network, and select Properties. If the computer is connected to the Internet through a wired LAN, select ‘Local Area Connection’. 4-24 SAMSUNG Q25 Manual...
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3. In the Advanced tab, select ‘Allow other network users to connect through this computer’s Internet connection’, and click OK. Step 2. Checking the Shared Internet Connection When the Internet connection sharing configuration has been completed, the net- work icon in the Network Connections window is displayed as follows: Click Start >...
To change infrared communication configuration To change the folder to save the received files, or to receive images from a digital camera, click Start > Control Panel > Printers and Other Hardware > Wireless Link and change the configuration. 4-26 SAMSUNG Q25 Manual...
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If you cannot use infrared communication 1. Check BIOS setup. a. Start the computer, and press <F2> to enter System Setup. b. Select I/O Device Configuration in the Advanced menu, and press <Enter>. c. Select Infrared, and set the item to Enabled by pressing <F5> or <F6>.
Saves the current working status onto the consumption. hard disk and turns the computer off. Pressing the Power button restores the computer to the previous working status. Press Power button to use computer again in Standby Mode or Hibernation Mode. SAMSUNG Q25 Manual...
Using the Power button You can configure the function of the power button. Click Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options and select the Advanced tab. Configure the Power button function. Configuring the function of the <Fn>+< >...
(Unlock position), slide the battery out of the compartment. battery latch 4. To attach the battery again, slide the battery into the compartment, and slide the left battery latch to the right (Lock position) to fix the battery. SAMSUNG Q25 Manual...
Monitoring the Battery Charge You can check the battery charge status using one of the following two methods: To monitor in control panel Click Start > Control Panel > Performance and Management > Power Options > Power Meter tab. Power source and remaining battery charge are displayed. Power supply status Remaining Battery Charge To monitor on the battery...
[Only with F12] Screen Expansion [Enabled] Display Boot Type [LCD/CRT] Smart Battery Calibration 4. When the calibration process is complete and the battery is completely dis- charged, connect the AC power adaptor to fully recharge the battery. SAMSUNG Q25 Manual...
Using the Security Lock The security lock is a device used to physically ‘fix’ the system when using it in a pub- lic place. The locking device needs to be purchased separately. The shape and meth- ods of use may differ depending on the manufacturer. Please refer to the manual provided with the security lock for proper use.
1. Using a screwdriver, open the memory compartment cover on the bottom of the system. 2. Align the new memory module connectors accordingly and slide it into the slot at a 30° angle. SAMSUNG Q25 Manual...
3. Push the memory module in until the module clicks into place. If the memory module is not fixed completely, push the module while pushing the memory module latches outward. 4. Close and fix the memory compartment cover using a screwdriver. To remove a memory module After removing the memory compartment cover, push the memory module latches outward to pop the memory module outward.
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3. Remove the screw fixing the hard disk bracket, and pull out the hard disk bracket. 4. Insert a new hard disk into the bracket so that the labeled side is outside. 5. Fix the hard disk to the bracket using a screwdriver. 5-10 SAMSUNG Q25 Manual...
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6. Insert the bracket into the hard disk compartment, and fix it using a screwdriver. To format a hard disk If necessary, format the hard disk before use. What is format? Format is an initialization operation to use a hard disk drive. Since format operation deletes all the data in the hard disk, please make sure that there is no important data in the disk before formatting.
Do not use the computer during take off and landing. Ask the airline about available adaptors for cabin use. Make sure the eject button of PCMCIA card slot is locked. 5-12 SAMSUNG Q25 Manual...
XXXX MHz Sysem Memory 640 KB Extended Menory XXXXXX KB Setup Item BIOS Version XXXXXXXX Micom Version XXXXXXXX Navigation Keys Use these navigation keys to view and change the System Sub-Menu Setup settings. Press<enter> to display sub-menu. SAMSUNG Q25 Manual...
System Setup Menus Menu Items Description Main Configures the basic system environment Advanced Configures OS and major chipset options of the system Security Configures system security options Boot Configures booting options Exit Exits System Setup For more information on System Setup menus or options, please refer to Help on the right side of the screen.
By configuring a supervisor password, you can restrict system access to autho- rized users only. Do not lose or forget your password. If you have forgotten your password, contact the Samsung service center. 1. Select the Security menu in the System Setup. (To enter into System Setup, see Page 6-2.) 2.
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Setting the User Password You can configure user passwords so that other users can use the system. Before configuring a user password, a supervisor password must have been con- figured. Users can start the system with their user password, but cannot enter into the System Setup.
CD-ROM Drive Removable Devices + Hard Drive Network Boot 4. Press <F10> to save the changed configuration, and exit System Setup. Now you can boot the system with the hard disk drive as the first booting device. SAMSUNG Q25 Manual...
Configuring Resolution and Color Depth Screen resolution is the number of pixels displayed on the screen. High resolution makes the overall screen area large, although individual items appear small. Color quality is determined by the number of bits used to represent a pixel on the screen.
2. Right-click on the desktop, and select Graphics Options > Graphics Properties. 3. On the Devices tab, select your desired display device, and click OK. (The displayed device list is determined by the currently connected devices. SAMSUNG Q25 Manual...
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Monitor Displays on an external device such as monitor or a projector. Notebook Displays on the notebook LCD only. Displays the same screen on the notebook LCD, and an Intel(R) Dual external device such as monitor or projector. Display Clone Extended Desktop Extends the screen into the notebook LCD and an external device such as monitor or projector to use a 2 times larger...
2. Select drive to inspect, and click Scan. Vaccines for the latest viruses can be downloaded by connecting to Symantec’s homepage. 3. If a virus is detected, select Automatic in Norton AntiVirus, and click Next to delete the virus. 6-10 SAMSUNG Q25 Manual...
Chapter 7 Chapter 7 Recovering the Computer This chapter provides recovery procedures using the System Recovery CD when the computer is not operating properly.
1. Click Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > System Restore. 2. Select ‘Create a restore point’, and than click Next. 3. In the Restore point description box, type a name to identify the restore point, and than click Create. A restore point has been created. SAMSUNG Q25 Manual...
Returning your computer to an earlier restore point The procedures to return your computer to an earlier restore point when a problem has occurred are described below. 1. Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > System Restore. 2.
Insert the system software CD into the CD-ROM drive. The initial screen appears automatically. Installs device drivers. Installs programs. Installing drivers 1. In the initial screen, click Driver Installation. 2. Select the driver you want to install from the device installation screen, and click Install. SAMSUNG Q25 Manual...
Driver Installation Screen Installing programs 1. In the initial screen, click Application Installation. 2. Click Standard installation in the program installation screen (standard instal- lation is recommended). Program Installation Screen Standard installation: Installs and recovers programs to the state of shipment. You can select the program installation location, User installation: and other options for the program installation.
Reinstalling Window may delete the data on the hard disk drive such as files, pro- grams, etc. In order to minimize damage from data loss, please remember to always back up data. Samsung Electronics is not liable for any compensation in case of data loss.
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User installation: Enables Windows installation after partitioning or for matting the hard disk drive. Note that all data on the hard disk drives may be deleted depending on your configuration. 3. The description for the standard installation appears. Click Yes. The installation starts, and the system will be restarted after a while.
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If the message does not appear, configure the CD drive as the first booting device referring to the Changing Booting Priority in the User Guide. 3. After a while, the partition configuration screen appears. Complete the installa- tion referring to Page 7-6, Reinstalling Windows XP. SAMSUNG Q25 Manual...
Q&A This section provides information on possible problems, solutions and other references for system use. Windows Related Q1The system does not shutdown properly. A When the system does not shutdown normally, press and hold the Power button until the system manually shuts off. If the Power-Saving Mode is configured into the Power button, press and hold for more than 4 seconds to shut the system off.
Q6 Extended Desktop is not configured on [Display Properties] dia- log. (Start > Control Panel > Appearance and Themes > Display > Settings tab) A Change the setting to extended desktop on [Graphics Controller Properties] dia- log. (Refer to ‘Using External Display Devices’ (P. 6-8).) 7-10 SAMSUNG Q25 Manual...
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Q7 I pressed <Fn>+< > keys, then the screen blinks. A This problem may occur when you pressed <Fn>+< > keys to convert dis- play devices while there is no external display device connected. Connect an external display device first, then convert display devices. Q8 When I pressed <Fn>+<...
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CRT monitor properly. A1 Press <Ctrl>+<Alt>+<F1> keys to change the display device to CRT. A2 Change the display device to LCD, then disconnect the CRT monitor and turn off the computer. 7-12 SAMSUNG Q25 Manual...
Modem Related Q1I cannot hear the modem sound. A1 Check that the telephone line is properly connected to the modem. A2 Check that the modem driver is installed properly. 1. Click Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > System.
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“This device activates the computer in power saving mode” check box, and click OK. The above setting enables the modem to turn on the system and receive a fax when in power saving mode. 7-14 SAMSUNG Q25 Manual...
Wired LAN Related Q1 <Wake On LAN> Function. A <Wake On LAN> is a function that activates the system in rest mode when a sig- nal (such as ping or magic packet commands) arrives from network(wired LAN). To use <Wake On LAN> function 1.
Even if the network provides DHCP, the server may not allocate an IP address to the client properly, and the client station cannot connect to the network. A2 Referring to A2 of Q1, check that the network key is correct. A3 Referring to Q4, check that AP is operating properly. 7-16 SAMSUNG Q25 Manual...
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Q3 I cannot share an Internet connection. A1 It may require some time to synchronize the computers to share an Internet con- nection after the Internet connection sharing configuration is completed. If you cannot share Internet connection even after a longer period, restart the computer. A2 Check if the connection between the network adapters is configured to bridge.
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Short Preamble may be supported by some types of APs but may cause compatibility problems. It is recommended using a static IP. Since static channel selection is more reliable than auto channel selection, it is rec- ommended setting a static channel. 7-18 SAMSUNG Q25 Manual...
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Q5 In the Windows XP ‘Available wireless networks’ window, the Wireless Network Connection is displayed as ‘Not Available’. A1 When there is a Wireless LAN button, ensure that the Wireless LAN button is turned on. (Refer to ”Hot Keys” (P. 1-14)) A2 Check if there is additional program for a wireless LAN connection installed.
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Q9 Running Help file while running Profile Wizard in the wireless LAN program (PROSet) makes the PROSet window white. A It will be displayed properly when you finish the profile wizard. It dose not affect the program operation. 7-20 SAMSUNG Q25 Manual...
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Q10 The network does not operate properly when both the wireless and the wired network connections are simultaneously config- ured with the same IP address. A You cannot use the wireless and the wired network connections using the same IP address simultaneously.
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[Local Area Connection Properties] window. A The AEGIS Protocol is a security authentication protocol that is automatically installed when PROSet is installed and does not affect the operation of other pro- grams. 7-22 SAMSUNG Q25 Manual...
Game/Program Related Q13D game is not executed, or some functions are not working. A Change the graphic setting of the game to ‘2D’ or ‘Software Renderer’, then exe- cute the program again. Q2I launched a game right after installing it, and the game is not executed.
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Clone mode, a mouse afterimage is displayed. A1 Press <Fn>+< > to change the display setting to Dual Display mode, then play the game. A2 If above method does not solve the problem, change the setting to display only on the LCD. 7-24 SAMSUNG Q25 Manual...
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A Please connect the Samsung USB 2.0 HDD (Handy Q) directly to the USB port of the system or the docking station. Q6 A 'Delayed write failure' error message appears.
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A To use an external CD-ROM drive, boot the system with the drive connected to it, or connectthe drive when the docking station has been installed. If a problem arises, reboot your system to resolve the problem. 7-26 SAMSUNG Q25 Manual...
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Appendix Appendix Appendix System specifications, software types and safety instructions are provided here.
* Please refer to the product catalog or consult your product provider for availability when purchasing optional acces- sories for this system. * Some optional devices have to be selected at the point of purchase and cannot be upgraded or changed afterward. SAMSUNG Q25 Manual...
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Docking Station Specifications (optional) Item Specification Comment CD drive CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combo drive Hard Disk Drive Space For the installation of UltraDMA, S.M.A.R.T 9.5mmH Ports Monitor, LAN (RJ-45), IEEE 1394 (4 Pin), PS/2, USB 2.0 x 2, Serial, Parallel, S/PDIF, and DC-In Dimension (mm) 274 x 238 x 14.9 (max: 19.6) Width x Depth...
1~13 channel Device Description Transceiver Power 5 mW Transmission Method DSSS Data Rate (Mbps)* 11, 5.5, 2, and 1 Antenna Type Internal Antenna 2 EA (Main/Aux) * The data rate may differ from the actual data rate. SAMSUNG Q25 Manual...
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Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2200BG Network Connection Item Specifications Physical Dimensions 59.75 X 44.45 mm (Width X Height) Specifications operation temperature Same as system operation specifications and humidity Temperature: 0 ~ 70°C, Humidity: less than 85% Power Saving Mode 135mW Power Receiving Mode 0.85W Specification Transmission Mode...
SAMSUNG Copyright Samsung Co., Ltd. owns the copyright to this manual. No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronically, mechanically, or through audio, without the consent of Samsung Co., Ltd.
Safety Instructions Instructions for Setup Set up the system on a stable work surface. If the system is dropped it may be damaged or it may inflict injuries on the user. Do not use loose power outlets or damaged power cables.
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Do not touch the modem, telephone lines and exposed electrical terminals during a thunder storm There is a danger of electric shocks or fires. Before disassembling the system, turn the power off and disconnect the power cable. There is a danger of electric shocks. SAMSUNG Q25 Manual...
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Use only authorized parts and do not disassemble, repair or modify the computer unless at an authorized dealer. Use authorized service centers as the system may be damaged. Do not touch the power strip with wet hands. There is a danger of electric shock. Place the computer away from heat devices (such as heaters).
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SAMSUNG Notebook Computer Global Warranty 1. What is Global Warranty System (GWS) ? Warranty Repair Service will be provided by Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd as required during Warranty period. 2. What is process ? The GWS service only applies to the regions mentioned The length of time needed to obtain spare parts may depend below.