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

  • Page 2: Important Safety Information

    Important Safety Information Safety Instructions Your system is designed and tested to meet the latest standards for safety of information technology equipment. However, to ensure safe use of this product, it is important that the safety instructions marked on the product and in the documentation are followed.

  • Page 3: Care During Use

    Care During Use • Do not walk on the power cord or allow anything to rest on it. • Do not spill anything on the system. The best way to avoid spills is to not eat or drink near your system. •...

  • Page 4: Battery Disposal

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

  • Page 5: General Requirements

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

  • Page 6: Regulatory Compliance Statements

    Regulatory Compliance Statements Wireless Guidance Low power, Radio LAN type devices (radio frequency (RF) wireless communication devices), operating in the 2.4 GHz Band, may be present (embedded) in your notebook system. The following section is a general overview of considerations while operating a wireless device.
  • Page 7 In environments where the risk of interference to other devices or services is harmful or perceived as harmful, the option to use a wireless device may be restricted or eliminated. Airports, Hospitals, and Oxygen or flammable gas laden atmospheres are limited examples where use of wireless devices may be restricted or eliminated.

  • Page 8: United States Of America

    United States of America USA and Canada Safety Requirements and Notices Do not touch or move antenna while the unit is transmitting or receiving. Do not hold any component containing the radio such that the antenna is very close or touching any exposed parts of the body, especially the face or eyes, while transmitting.
  • Page 9 recommended that the user limit exposure time if the antenna is positioned closer than 20cm (8 inches). Use On Aircraft Caution Regulations of the FCC and FAA prohibit airborne operation of radio- frequency wireless devices because their signals could interfere with critical aircraft instruments.
  • Page 10 If necessary, the user should consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for additional suggestions. The user may find the following booklet helpful: “Something About Interference.” This is available at FCC local regional offices. Our company is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by unauthorized modifications of this equipment or the substitution or attachment of connecting cables and equipment other than those specified by our company.
  • Page 11 FCC Part 68 This equipment compiles with part of the FCC rules. On the back of this equipment is a label that contains, among other information, the FCC registration number and ringer equivalence number (REN) for this equipment. If requested, this information must be provided to the telephone company.
  • Page 12 an identification of the business or other entity, or other individual sending the message and the telephone number of the sending machine or such business, other entity, or individual. (The telephone number provided may not be any number for which charges exceed local or long-distance transmission charges.) In order to program this information into your fax machine, refer to your communications software user manual.
  • Page 13 Canada Unintentional Emitter per ICES-003 This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the radio interference regulations of Industry Canada. Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limitesapplicables aux appareils numériques de Classe B prescrites dans le règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique édicté...
  • Page 14 Telecommunications per DOC notice (for products fitted with an IC-compliant modem) The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment. This certification means that the equipment meets certain telecommunications network protective, operation, and safety requirements. The Department does not guarantee the equipment will operate to the users’...

  • Page 15: European Union Ce Marking And Compliance Notices

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

  • Page 19: Weee Symbol Information

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

  • Page 20: Using Your Documentation

    Using Your Documentation Congratulations on your purchase of a notebook computer with the Windows® XP op- erating system. Whether you are new to using a portable computer or are an experi- enced user, this user’s manual can help you get the most from your computer. Manual Documentation Conventions Information Icons Three icons and their associated messages appear in this manual.

  • Page 21: Touchpad Conventions

    CD-ROM Device Naming Convention In many installation programs you will have to get a program from the CD-ROM de- vice. The program installation sequence assumes that the CD is drive d:\, however this is not always the case. The name of the CD-ROM drive is the letter following the letter assigned to your last HDD.

  • Page 22: Getting Started

    Getting Started Introducing Your Computer Front View LCD Panel Keyboard (p8) Touchpad / Multi Card Slot (p30) Touchpad Button (p12) Status Indicators (p15) Getting Started 3...

  • Page 23: Right View

    Right View Power Button LAN Port (p60) USB Port(2.0) CF Card Slot Modem Port (p59) Left View Microphone Jack DC Jack Monitor Port Headphone Jack / S/PDIF Jack USB Port(2.0) 1394 Port(6 Pin) 4 Users Manual...

  • Page 24: Back View

    Bottom View Battery Latches X-Dock Connection Connector Mini Card Speaker Speaker Removing or disassembling the hard disk drive will void your warranty. To re- place the hard disk drive, please contact your nearest Samsung Service Cen- tre(Center). Getting Started 5...
  • Page 25 Turning the Computer On and Off To turn on the computer 1. Insert the battery and connect the AC adapter according to the Installation Guide. 2. Lift the LCD. 3. Press the power button. To turn off the computer 1. Click the start button ( ) on the taskbar.
  • Page 26 If the computer has not turned off properly due to a system error, press <Ctrl>+<Alt>+<Delete>. When [Windows Task Manager] dialog box appears, click Shut Down > Turn Off to turn off the computer. Your unsaved work may be lost/damaged. If <Ctrl>+<Alt>+<Delete> keys do not operate either, press the power button for more than 4 seconds to turn off the computer.

  • Page 27: Using The Keyboard

    Using the Keyboard Your computer has an 88-key keyboard. By pressing designated key combinations, you can have access to all the key functions of a full-sized keyboard. The keyboard is supplied according to the corresponding country. Refer to the keyboard figure for the corresponding country. <United Kingdom>...
  • Page 28 <United States> Function & Special Purpose Keys Function Key / Embedded Numeric Keypad Screen Brightness and Application Key Volume Adjustment / Windows Direction Keys The keys on the keyboard can be grouped into the following categories: • Full-sized Alphanumeric typewriter keys are arranged like a standard type- writer keyboard and are used for text entry.

  • Page 29: Using The Numeric Keypad

    Using the Numeric Keypad Your keyboard includes a numeric keypad, which is a group of keys that you can set to type numbers and mathematical symbols, such as the plus sign. A number or symbol on the corner of each keypad key shows its numeric function. Num Lock LED Press <Fn+Num Lock>...

  • Page 30: Using Special Function Keys

    Places the computer into standby mode. To resume from standby mode, press the power button. (p100). <F2/ > Gauge Shows the remaining battery charge. Appears only when the Samsung Display Manager program is installed. <F4/ > LCD/CRT Switches the display between the LCD and external display device when an external display device is connected.

  • Page 31: Using The Touchpad

    Using the Touchpad In Windows, you always see a small graphical image on the screen that indicates the location where you can take the next action. This image is called a pointer, and is usu- ally displayed in arrow shape ( ) or ‘I’...
  • Page 32 You can perform various actions with your touchpad as described below. Action Function Process Move Move the pointer Place your finger on the touchpad and slide your finger to a destination. Click Select an object, open a menu, or Place the pointer over an object, execute a button then press left touchpad button once.
  • Page 33 Action Function Process Scroll Display upper/lower/left/right part Place your finger on the right edge of the content within a window or bottom edge of the touchpad and move vertically or horizontally. (Applicable to certain programs only) Please use the touchpad only with your finger. Using sharp devices may dam- age the touchpad.

  • Page 34: Reading The Status Indicators

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

  • Page 35: Adjusting Lcd Brightness

    You can adjust the screen brightness using the Battery Manager. (p107) Maintaining your LCD brightness settings after turning the system off and on 1. Turn the system on. When the Samsung Logo appears, press the <F2> key to enter Setup.

  • Page 36: Adjusting The Volume

    Adjusting the Volume To adjust using keyboard Press <Fn>+< > or <Fn>+< > from the keyboard. To adjust using volume adjustment program Click the Volume icon( ) on the taskbar, and move the Volume slider to a desired level. For advanced volume control options, double-click the Volume icon( ), and adjust the volume level in the volume control program.

  • Page 37: Introducing Windows

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

  • Page 38: Understanding The Start Menu

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

  • Page 39: Understanding A Window

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

  • Page 40: Help And Support Center

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

  • Page 41: Using The Computer

    Using the Computer Using the CD Drive You have one of following drives installed in your computer. RW-Combo Drive Reads a CD/DVD and writes a CD. Reads CD/DVDs and writes data to CD/DVDs. Supported DVD types DVD Super Multi Drive include DVD ±...
  • Page 42 To insert a CD 1. Press the Eject button of the CD-ROM drive. Emergency Eject Hole CD Access LED Eject Button 2. When the tray slides out, place a CD onto the tray with the label facing up, and push the CD down until it clicks. 3.
  • Page 43 To use the Windows Media Player Window Media Player enables you to play and manage audio and video files. To launch the Windows Media Player, click Start > All Programs > Accessories > Entertainment > Windows Media Player. Running the program the first time displays the set up screen. Define the settings ac- cording to the instructions displayed on the screen.
  • Page 44 Above procedure applies only to the video CDs that has a .dat file as the exe- cution file. Playing procedure may be different according to video CDs. To write data on a CD (Optional) If your computer has CD-RW functionality, you can copy data to a blank CD or create an audio CD.
  • Page 45 5. Click Write these files to CD in the CD drive window. 6. When the CD Writing Wizard appears, enter the CD label, and click Next. The data begins copying. 7. When copying is completed, a ‘completed’ message appears and the CD drive win- dow opens automatically.
  • Page 46 Enjoying Home Theater (S/PDIF Port) Your computer supports 5.1 channel output, which is a basic function for home theater systems, and DVD drives. It provides 3D surrounding sound and vivid screen. What is a home theater system? 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 surround- ing sound (Dolby 5.1 or DTS).
  • Page 47 Step 1. Connect 5.1 channel speaker system to your computer 1. Connect the S/PDIF jack of the system and a 5.1 channel amplifier. 2. Connect speakers to the amplifier. (Refer to speaker’s manual.) Digital Amplifier Woofer Front Right Speaker Front Left Speaker Computer Center Speaker...
  • Page 48 Step 3. Enable S/PDIF output on the DVD program To use 5.1 channel speakers, you need to install the CyberLink Power DVD program from the CyberLink DVD Solution Installation CD (or System software Media) pro- vided with your computer, then change the settings as per the following. The CyberLink PowerDVD program is optional and may not be provided depending on the model.

  • Page 49: Using The Multi Card Slot

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

  • Page 50: To Remove A Memory Card

    1. Insert a memory card into the Multi Card Slot. 2. Click Start > My Computer. The inserted memory card is displayed. Example : Memory Stick 3. You can write data to the memory card. If the memory card is not formatted yet, format the memory card before use.

  • Page 51: To Format A Memory Card

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

  • Page 52: Cf Card Slot

    CF Card Slot A CF card slot is provided so that you can use CF cards. A CF card is a removable stor- age device that can be used to exchange data with digital devices such as a digital cam- era, PDA, etc.

  • Page 53: Removing The Card

    Removing the Card Hold the end of the CF card and take it out. Formatting the Card You have to format a card first to use it. If a card is formatted, all data will be deleted. Before formatting a card, please backup your data.

  • Page 54: Using Easybox

    Learn about EasyBox Double-click the EasyBox( ) icon on the desktop. (Or select Start > All Programs > Samsung > EasyBox > EasyBox.) • System: System management features are available, including disk defrag- menter, disk cleanup, computer scheduling and system restore.
  • Page 55 The Windows Firewall prevents unauthorized users from gaining access to your sys- tem via the network or the Internet. 1. Click Start > All Programs > Samsung > EasyBox > EasyBox. 2. Click Security from the top menu bar. 3. Select Windows Firewall Settings from the Security menu on the left.

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