Samsung NC10 Series User manual

User Guide

Chapter 1.
Getting Started
Product Features 2
Before You Start 3
Contents 7
Safety Precautions 8
Proper Posture During Computer Use 24
Important Safety Information 27
Replacement Parts and Accessories 30
Regulatory Compliance Statements 33
WEEE SYMBOL INFORMATION 48
Overview 50
Turning the Computer On and Off 56

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PC in Hand
Improved portability through its compact size and
light-weight design
Slim, Polished Design
Small but Powerful PC
An Intel “Atom” Processor with Low Power
Consumption and Low Heat
Extended Use Time through the use of Power-
Efcient Parts
Versatile and Convenient Use
A Camera Module for Video Chatting or
Conferencing (Optional)
Wireless LAN and Bluetooth Function (Optional)
Multi Card Slot Support
Easy-to-Use Keyboard
Optional items may be changed or may not be
provided depending on the computer model.
Product Features

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Before You Start
Before reading the User Guide, rst check the following information.
User Guide Information
This product is supplied with an
Installation Guide, and a User Guide.
You can even more easily and
conveniently use the computer by using
any of the guides depending on your
needs.
Installation Guide
This guide is provided so that you can
conveniently refer to this guide when
using the computer for the rst time after
purchasing it.
This document includes the computer
components and the connection
procedures.
User Guide
You are currently reading the User Guide.
To open the le at any time, double-click
the icon on the Desktop. Alternatively,
select Start > All Programs > Samsung
> User Guide > User Guide.
This document includes the computer
functions, how to use the functions, and
how to use the program.
Utilizing the User Guide
zBe sure to read the Safety
Precautions before using the
computer.
xRefer to the separately supplied
Installation Guide when installing
your computer.
cRefer to the User Guide for the
procedures to use the computer.
vUsing the Index of the User Guide,
you can easily nd any information
you are looking for.
bUsing the Glossary of the User
Guide, you can easily nd meanings
for technical terms.
nIf a problem occurs, refer to the Q & A
included in the User Guide.
Optional items, some devices and
software referred to in the User
Guide may not be provided and/or
changed by upgrade.
Note that the computer
environment referred in the User
Guide may not be the same as
your own environment.

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

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Copyright
© 2008 Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
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.
Precautions for Operating System Support
If a problem occurs because of the reinstallation of other operating systems(OS) or a
previous version of a OS pre-installed on this computer, or a software that does not
support the OS, the company will not provide technical support, a replacement or
refund, and if our service engineer visits you due to this problem, a service charge will
be applied.

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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 that 1KB=1,024 Bytes, and therefore the capacity representation of the
HDD in Windows is 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 byte/(1,024x1,024x1,024)byte = 74.505GB)
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 lesser 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.
(E.g. For 1GB(=1,024MB) memory installed, Windows may report the capacity as
1,022MB or less)
The actual capacity of storage device can be checked in the Main menu of the BIOS
Setup, accessible by pressing F2 key during boot. For further instructions on how to
enter the BIOS Setup, refer to "Settings and Upgrade" in the User Guide.

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Contents
Chapter 1. Getting Started
Product Features 2
Before You Start 3
Contents 7
Safety Precautions 8
Proper Posture During Computer Use 24
Important Safety Information 27
Replacement Parts and Accessories 30
Regulatory Compliance Statements 33
WEEE SYMBOL INFORMATION 48
Overview 50
Turning the Computer On and Off 56
Chapter 2. Using the Computer
Keyboard 59
Touchpad 62
External-type CD drive
(To be purchased) 65
Multi Card Slot 67
Connecting a monitor / TV 70
Adjusting the Volume 74
Chapter 3. Using Microsoft
Windows XP
About Microsoft Windows XP 78
Windows XP Screen Layout 80
Control Panel 84
Chapter 4. Using the Network
Wired Network 90
Wireless Network 93
Using Samsung Network Manager
(Optional) 99
Bluetooth (Optional) 109
Chapter 5. Using Applications
Introducing Programs 123
Play Camera (Optional) 126
Samsung Update Plus (Optional) 128
McAfee SecurityCenter (Optional) 130
Using Samsung Magic Doctor
(Optional) 135
Reinstalling Software 136
Chapter 6. Settings and Upgrade
LCD Brightness Control 139
BIOS Setup 141
Setting a Boot Password 145
Changing the Boot Priority 148
Upgrading Memory 149
Battery 151
Using the Security Lock Port 158
Chapter 7. Appendix
Reinstalling Windows XP 160
Using Samsung Recovery Solution
(Optional) 165
Questions and Answers 174
Product Specications 193
Glossary 204
Index 208
Contact SAMSUNG WORLD WIDE 209

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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 gures may
differ from actual product.
Warning
Failing to follow instructions marked with this symbol may cause personal injury and
even fatality.
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
specied in the
Manufacturers 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.
N/P Ver 1.4

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The power plug and
wall outlet gures may
differ depending on the
country specications
and the product model.
Do not touch the mains
plug or power cord with
wet hands.
There is a danger of
electric shock.
Do not exceed the
standard capacity
(voltage/current) of a
multi-plug or power
outlet extension when
using it for the product.
There is a danger of
electric shock or re
hazard.
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 shock or re
hazard.
Do not use a damaged
or loose mains plug or
power cord or power
outlet.
There is a danger of
electric shock or re
hazard.
Power Related
Avoid exposing any
part of your body
to the heat from the
computer vent for a
long time when it is on.
Exposing a part of your
body to the heat from the
vent 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.