Samsung N640 User manual

Using Your Documentation 1
Using Your Documentation
Congratulations on your purchase of a Notebook computer. Whether you are new
to using a portable computer or are an experienced user, this user’s manual can
help you get the most from your computer.
Special Features of the User’s Manual
Three types of messages with icons appear in the manual:
A note informs you of special circumstances.
A caution warns you of possible damage to equipment.
A warning indicates the possibility of personal injury.
Keys that you need to press to perform certain functions are shown in the manual
enclosed in angle brackets. For example,
<Ctrl>
indicates the control key (Ctrl on the computer’s keyboard).
If you need to press two keys at the same time, the key names are shown joined by
a plus sign. For example,
<Fn+F11>
means that you should press the Fn key and hold it and then press the F11 key.
If you are new to using computers, see “Glossary”. The “Glossary” explains
general computing terms that are used in this manual and tells you about some of
the differences between notebook computers and desktop computers.

2 Using Your Documentation
Using the Software User Documentation
Your computershipped from the factory with several software programs installed.
The software may include its own online or printed documentation. Refer to the
documentation or the Help options in the software for more information.

Introducing Your Computer 3
Introducing Your Computer
Your computer is a lightweight portable computer that includes features to meet
your computing needs at home or on the road.
Your computer has a CD-ROM drive and a floppy disk drive within the computer.
Figure 1 through 3 show you the features of your computer.
Docking Station port, Modem port, TV-out port, IrDA is
optional, so that your computer may not have those optional
ports or functions.
Figure 1. Front View of Computer
Cover latch
LCD
Power button
Fan vent
Headphone
jack
Touchpad
Speaker
Status
lights
Floppy drive
Microphone
External-mic jack
CD-ROM drive
Modem jack
Speaker
Mouse
Buttons
Line-in
USB ports
Infrared port
Kensington lock

4 Introducing Your Computer
Figure 2. Back View of Computer
Figure 3. Bottom View of Computer
Parallel port
Docking
connector
PS/2™
mouse and
keyboard
port
Video port Serial
port
Hard drive
compartment
Power Connecto
PC Card
compartment
Battery
compartment
TV out
Memory module
compartment
System label &
Business card holder
Flex-Bay latch

Using Your Computer for the First Time 5
Using Your Computer for the First Time
This section gives you detailed information on using your computer for the first
time.
Attaching the AC Adapter
Your computer runs on power from the battery in the computer or from an
electrical outlet. The first time that you use your computer, fully charge the battery
by attaching the power cord to the computer and to an electrical outlet.
All batteries lose their charge if they sit unused for an
extended time period. When not used, battery can discharge
fully in 2 to 3 months. The battery may have discharged in the
time it took for the computer to go from the factory to you.
To attach the power cord:
1. Plug the AC adapter into the power connector on theback side of the computer
(Figure 4).
2. Connect the power cord to the AC adapter and then to an electrical outlet.
Figure 4. Connecting the AC Adapter
Power connector
Power cord
AC Adapter