Samsung NB28 Plus User manual

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English  
SAMSUNG NB28 Plus/N148 Plus/
N208 Plus/N218 Plus/
N143 Plus/N248 Plus
User Guide
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Contents
Cautions Regarding OS Support
zWindows is neither installed nor supplied with this computer.
xTherefore, customers should purchase a Windows XP or Windows 7/Vista software license
and install the software. Do not install an illegal copy or a copy that has already been
installed on another PC.
cFor the installation procedures and any issues with the operating systems or applications
not supplied by Samsung Computer, contact the corresponding software company.
vThe company will not provide a replacement or refund due to the reason x, c and if our
service engineer visits you due to this problem, a service charge will be applied.
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Chapter 1. Getting Started
Cautions Regarding OS Support 1-1
Before You Start 1-2
Safety Precautions 1-4
Proper Posture During Computer Use1-15
Important Safety Information 1-18
Replacement Parts and Accessories 1-20
Regulatory Compliance Statements 1-22
WEEE SYMBOL INFORMATION 1-28
Basic Items 1-29
Overview 1-30
Front View 1-30
Status Indicators 1-31
Right View 1-32
Left View 1-33
Back View 1-34
Bottom View 1-34
Turn on the computer 1-35
Attaching the Battery 1-35
Connect the AC adapter 1-35
Turn on the computer 1-36
Chapter 2. Using the computer
Keyboard 1-37
Touchpad 1-41
CD Drive (ODD, Optional) 1-42
Connecting the CD Drive 1-42
Inserting and Ejecting a CD 1-43
Multi Card Slot (Optional) 1-44
Chapter 3. Settings and Upgrade
LCD Brightness Control 1-45
BIOS Setup 1-46
Entering the BIOS Setup 1-46
Setting a Boot Password 1-47
Upgrading Memory 1-49
Battery 1-51
Installing/Removing the Battery 1-51
Charging the Battery 1-52
Chapter 4. Appendix
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Before You Start
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Safety Precaution Notations
Icon Notation Description
Warning
Failing to follow instructions marked with this symbol, may
cause personal injury and or fatality.
Caution
Failing to follow instructions marked with this symbol, may
cause slight injury to yourself or damage your property.
Text Notations
Icon Notation Description
Before You Start
Content included in this section includes information
required before using a function.
Caution
Content included in this section includes information
required about the function.
Note
Content included in this section includes helpful information
to use the function.
Copyright
© Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. 2010
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. owns the copyright of this manual.
No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means,
electronic or mechanical, without the consent of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
The information in this document is subject to change without notice due to improving the
performance of the product.
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.

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About the Product Capacity Representation Standard
About HDD Capacity Representation
The capacity of the storage device (HDD, SSD) of the manufacturer is calculated assuming that
1KB=1,000 Bytes.
However, the operating system (Windows) calculates the storage device capacity assuming
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smaller than the actual capacity due to the difference in capacity calculation.
(E.g. For a 80GB HDD, Windows represents the capacity as 74.5GB, 80x1,000x1,000x1,000
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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.
About Memory Capacity Representation
The memory capacity reported in Windows is less than the actual capacity of memory.
This is because BIOS or a video adapter uses a portion of memory or claims it for further use.
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Installation Related
Do not install the product in
places exposed to humidity
such as a bathrooms.
There is a danger of electric
shock. Use the product within
the operating conditions
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User Guide.
Keep the plastic bags out of
the reach of children.
There is a danger of
suffocation.
Keep a distance of 15cm or
more between the computer
and the wall and do not place
any objects between them.
This may increase the internal
temperature of the computer
and may cause an injury.
Do not install the computer
on a slant or a place prone to
vibrations, or avoid using the
computer in that location for
a long time.
This increases the risk that a
malfunction or damage to the
product will occur.
Avoid exposing any part of
your body to the heat from
the computer vent or AC
adapter for a long time when
the computer is on.
Exposing a part of your body
close to the heat from the vent
or AC adapter for long periods
of time may cause a burn.
Avoid blocking the vent at
the bottom or side of the
computer when using it on a
bed or cushion.
If the vent is blocked, there
is a danger of damaging the
computer or overheating the
inside of the computer.
Safety Precautions
For your security and to prevent damage, please read the following safety instructions
carefully.
Since this is commonly applied to Samsung Computers, some pictures may differ from
actual products.
Warning
Failing to follow instructions marked with this symbol may cause personal injury and even fatality.
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Power Related
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the product model.
Do not touch the main plug or
power cord with wet hands.
There is a danger of electric
shock.
Do not exceed the standard
capacity (voltage/current) of
a multiplug or power outlet
extension when using it for
the product.
There is a danger of electric
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If the power cord or power
outlet makes a noise,
disconnect the power cord
from the wall outlet and
contact a service center.
There is a danger of electric
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Do not use a damaged or
loose main plug or power
cord or power outlet.
There is a danger of electric
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into the power outlet and AC
adapter.
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Do not unplug the power cord
out by pulling the cable only.
If the cord is damaged, it may
cause electric shock.
Do not bend the power cord
excessively or do not place
a heavy object over the
power cord. It is especially
important to keep the power
cord out of reach of infants
and pets.
If the cord is damaged, it may
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Connect the power cord to
an outlet or multiple power
plug (extended cable) with a
ground terminal.
Failing to do so may result in
electric shock.
Warning
Failing to follow instructions marked with this symbol may cause personal injury and even fatality.

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Do not place heavy objects
or step onto the power
cord or AC adapter to avoid
damaging the power cord or
AC adapter.
If the cord is damaged, there
is a danger of electric shock
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Connect the power cord to
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Otherwise, there is a danger
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contact.
Use only the AC adapter
supplied with the product.
Using another adapter may
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AC Adapter Usage Precautions
If water or another
substance enters the power
input jack, AC adapter or the
computer, disconnect the
power cord and contact the
service center.
Damage to the device within
the computer may cause
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Keep the power cord or
outlet clean so that they are
not covered with dust.
Failing to do so may result
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Warning
Failing to follow instructions marked with this symbol may cause personal injury and even fatality.

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Battery Usage Related
Keep the battery out of the
reach of infants and pets, as
they could put the battery
into their mouths.
There is a danger of electric
shock or choking.
Authorized
Parts
Use an authorized battery
and AC adapter only.
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battery and adapter approved
by Samsung Electronics.
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adapters may not meet the
proper safety requirements
and may cause problems or
malfunctions and result in an
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Do not use the computer in
a badly ventilated location
such as on bedding, on a
pillow or cushion, etc, and do
not use it in a location such
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it may cause the computer to
overheat.
Take care that the computer
vents (on the side or the
bottom) are not blocked
especially in these
environments. If the vents are
blocked, the computer may
overheat and it may cause a
computer problem, or even an
explosion.
Do not use the computer in
a humid location such as a
bathroom or sauna.
Please use the computer
within the recommended
temperature and humidity
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RH).
Power Off
Do not close the LCD panel
and put the computer into
your bag to move it when it is
still turned on.
If you put the computer into
your bag without turning it off,
the computer may overheat
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Shut the computer down
properly before moving it.
Warning
Failing to follow instructions marked with this symbol may cause personal injury and even fatality.

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Disconnect all cables
connected to the computer
before cleaning it. If you
are cleaning a notebook
computer, remove the
battery.
There is a danger of electric
shock or damage to the
product.
Do not connect a phone line
connected to a digital phone
to the modem.
There is a danger of a
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damage to the product.
Usage Related
If liquid leaks out of the
battery or there is a funny
smell coming from the
battery, remove the battery
from the computer and
contact a service center.
There is a danger of an
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To use the computer safely,
replace a dead battery with a
new, authorized battery.
Please charge the
battery fully before
using the computer
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Never heat the battery or put
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put or use the battery in a
hot location such as a sauna,
inside a vehicle exposed to
the heat, and so on.
There is a danger of an
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Take care not to allow metal
objects such as a key or clip
to touch the battery terminal
(metal parts).
If a metal object touches
the battery terminals, it may
cause excessive current
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Warning
Failing to follow instructions marked with this symbol may cause personal injury and even fatality.