Samsung NEON Guide

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Using Your Documentation
Congratulations on your purchase of a notebook computer with the Windows® XP
operating system. 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.
Manual Documentation Conventions
Information Icons
Three icons and their associated messages appear in this manual. The information
icons are placed before the step/information they apply to:
Warning:
Indicates the possibility of personal injury.
Caution:
Warns you of possible damage to equipment or data.
Note:
Informs you of special circumstances.
Technical Information:
Informs you of special requirements or limitations for use of item(s).
Keyboard Conventions
Keys that you need to press to perform certain functions are displayed in the manual in
brackets. For example:
<Ctrl> indicates the control key (Ctrl on the 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+F8> means that you should press the Fn key and hold it and then press the F8
key.

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CD-ROM Device Naming Convention
In many installation programs you will have to get a program from the CD-ROM
device. 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. For instance, if you have one HDD with two
partitions, the HDD is drives C: and D: and the CD-ROM drive is then drive E.
Touchpad Conventions
You may be asked to click or double-click on items on the display screen. As a general
note the touchpad actions act much in the same way as a wheel mouse, any differences
are explained fully.
The object that needs to be clicked upon will be displayed in Bold text or shown in a
small figure such as the “Start Button” shown on the right =>.
Table 1. Touchpad Click Conventions
Windows Conventions:
Almost all “Windows” programs will display the name/function of a button or
icon if you place the touchpad pointer on the item you want information about.
Software User Documentation
Your computer is shipped 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.
The figures and illustrations in this manual may not be identical to those on
your system.
General Icon Note:
Some of the Icons used in Windows XP may be placed on the taskbar by
selecting (ex: Place the volume icon in the taskbar) in the properties dialog
box.
Action Process
Click Depress the touchpad left button and release
Double-click Quickly click the left touchpad button two times

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Getting Started
Introducing Your Computer
The photographs used in this user manual may be somewhat different in
shape and colour to those of your computer depending on the model of your
computer.
Front View
Memory Card Slot
(p 30)
Touchpad Button
Touchpad (p12)
Keyboard (p8)
LCD Panel
Status Lights (LED)
(p15)

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Right View
Left View
Back View
USB Port
(2.0)
Power Button
Modem port
(p36)
LAN Port
(p37)
CF Card Slot
(p33)
DC-In Port
USB Port
(2.0)
Monitor Port 1394 Port
(6 Pin)
Headphone/
S/PDIF
Jack
Microphone
Jack
Security Lock Port (p81)
Battery (p78)

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Bottom View
Battery Latches
3D Speaker

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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. Slide the LCD latch to the right and open the LCD panel.
3. Press the power button.
Since opening the LCD panel by hand might cause damage to the panel,
please use both hands when opening the panel.
To turn off the computer
1. Click the start button ( ) on the taskbar.
2. Click Turn Off Computer.

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3. Click Turn Off.
If the computer is 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. Your unsaved work may be
lost/damaged. When you turn on the computer next time, it will perform a disk
checking process.

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Using the Keyboard
Your computer has an 82-key keyboard. By pressing designated key combinations, you
can have access to all the key functions of a full-sized keyboard.
Although the layout of the keys on your computer’s keyboard is different from
that on a desktop computer’s keyboard, the keyboard feels like a full-sized
keyboard when you use it.
You can use a symbol of , if press Fn and F3 simultaneously depending on
a kind of keyboard.
Embedded Numeric Keypad Screen Brightness and
Volume Adjustment /
Direction Keys
Windows
Key
Function
Key
Function & Special Purpose Keys

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The keys on the keyboard can be grouped into the following categories:
•Full-sized Alphanumeric typewriter keys are arranged like a standard
typewriter keyboard and are used for text entry. The Windows keys on either
side of the spacebar open Windows menus and perform other special functions.
•Function keys, when pressed together with the <Fn> key, enable special
functions.
•Cursor and Screen control keys move the cursor. They may perform other
functions, depending on your software.
To clean the computer keyboard, use slightly damp cotton swabs. Scrub the keys and
the surface around the keys.
Do not allow liquid to drip into the keyboard or you may damage the keyboard.
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.
Press <Fn+Num Lock> to turn on the embedded numeric keypad. The numeric
functions of the keypad are enabled and the Num Lock LED turns on. (See ”Reading
the Status Indicators” on page 15 for the location of the Num Lock LED.)
While the numeric functions are enabled, you can temporarily return a key to its normal
function by pressing the key and the <Fn> key. For example to type the letter m, press
<Fn+M>, this operation displays the letter m.
To turn the numeric keypad off, press <Fn+Num Lock> again. The Num Lock LED
turns off.
Num Lock LED

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Using Special Function Keys
The function key activates special functions when it is pressed in combination with
another keys.
<Fn> Key
Combinations
Key Name Key Function
<Esc/ > Rest Puts the computer into suspended mode. To escape suspended mode,
press the power button. (p74).
<F2/ > Gauge Shows the current power source and the remaining battery charge.
<F4/ > LCD/CRT Switches the display between the LCD and external display device
when an external display device is connected. (p72)
<F5/Backlit> Backlight Turns the LCD on and off.
<F6/Mute> Mute Turns the audio output on and off.
<F7/ > 3D sound Extends the spatial sound of the stereo speakers so that the listener
can experience even greater stereophonic sound.
Note. The 3D sound function is only supported through the internal
speaker of the computer and the headphones. This function is not
supported through the S/PDIF port.
Note. When using the 3D function, even if the balance is turned
completely to the left or right, some audio may still be heard through
the other speaker.
Caution. Some distortion may be experienced when the 3D function is
used, depending on the audio source.
<F8/ > Wireless LAN
On/Off
Turns the wireless LAN service on and off for models with wireless
LAN installed.
<F9/ > Touchpad Turns the touchpad function on and off.
<F11/Num Lock> Number Lock Enables the numeric keypad. (p9)
<F12/Scroll> Scroll Lock Scrolls the screen up and down while the cursor position does not
change in some applications.
<Insert/
Pause/Brk>
Pause/Break In DOS mode, pauses the scroll of the screen or exits a running
program.
Turns 3D sound on Turns 3D sound off
Turns Touchpad on Turns Touchpad off

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When you press a function key combination, the system sound may be
temporarily muted.
<PgUp/Home> Home Moves to the beginning of the sentence.
<PgDn/End> End Moves to the end of the sentence.
</> Volume Down Decreases the audio volume.
</> Volume Up Increases the audio volume.
</> Brightness Up Makes the LCD screen brighter.
</> Brightness Down Makes the LCD screen dimmer.

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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
usually displayed in arrow shape ( ) or ‘I’ shape ( ).
The touchpad on your computer allows you to move the pointer on the LCD screen,
just like a mouse that is used with a desktop computer. The touchpad buttons allow you
to take actions with the pointer, such as selecting an item or executing a command.
Locking the touchpad
You can lock the touchpad and use only the keyboard and mouse. To lock the
touchpad function, press the <Fn>+<F9> key combination.
Touchpad Buttons
Touchpad

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You can perform various actions with your touchpad as described below.
d
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
execute a button
Place the pointer over an object,
then press left touchpad button
once.
Or, place the pointer over an
object, then tap the touchpad once
with your finger.
Double-Click Launch a program or open a file Place the pointer over an object,
then quickly press left touchpad
button twice.
Or, place the pointer over an
object, then quickly tap the
touchpad twice with your finger.
Right-Click Display a short cut menu Place the pointer over an object,
then press right touchpad button
once.
Drag Move an object, or select an area
or multiple objects
Drag and drop a part to the
required place.

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Make sure to use your finger to move the pointer with the touchpad. Do not
use any sharpened tool because it may damage your touchpad.
Operating the touchpad or touchpad button while starting your system may
increase the time required for starting Windows.
Scroll Display upper/lower/left/right part
of the content within a window
(Applicable to certain programs
only)
Place your finger on the right edge
or bottom edge of the touchpad
and move vertically or horizontally.
Action Function Process

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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.
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.
Hard disk drive Blinks when the hard disk drive is in operation.
Wireless LAN Turns on when wireless LAN function is enabled. (This light does not operate
for the models without wireless LAN.)
Battery Turned blue - when the battery is fully charged, or when the battery is not
installed.
Turns amber - when the battery is being charged.
Blinks - when the battery is not properly installed.
Power Turned blue - when the computer is turned on.
Blinks - when the computer is in Standby mode.

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Adjusting LCD Brightness
There are 8 levels of LCD brightness (1: Dimmest ~ 8: Brightest).
Press <Fn>+< > or <Fn>+< > keys from the keyboard to adjust LCD brightness.
When changed, the current LCD brightness is displayed on the top left corner of the
LCD screen for a few seconds.
Whenever you turn the system on or change the power source the brightness level
changes according to the settings.
•when operating on AC power: Brightness Level 8
•when operating on battery power: Brightness Level 2
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.
2. In the Boot menu, change the Brightness Control Mode option to User
Control.
3. Save the settings and exit Setup.
To save the battery charge
When your computer is operating on battery power, adjusting the LCD
brightness level to dimmer diminishes the battery power consumption.
Bad pixels in the LCD
The limits of the LCD manufacturing technology allow a maximum of 10
abnormal or bad pixels, which do not affect system performance. This system
may have the same level of abnormal or bad pixels as any other company’s
products.
Maintenance Instructions
When cleaning the LCD panel, use only computer specific cleaners on a soft
cloth, and lightly wipe in one direction.

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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.
When you turn the system on, a booting noise may occur.

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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.
Start Button Opens the Start menu.
Taskbar Displays programs that are currently running. Frequently used
icons can be placed here.
Recycle Bin Deleted files or folders are sent here.
Language Bar Switches text input language.
Start Button
Taskbar
Shortcut
Icons
Start Menu
Recycle Bin
Language Bar
System Tray with Clock

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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
Panel, receive support by clicking Help and Support, and search desired items from the
computer or Internet by clicking Search.
My Computer Displays the contents of the hard disk, the CD-ROM drive, the network
drive(s), and floppy disks. It can also be used to search and open files
and folders.
Control Panel Enables users to configure settings on the computer.
Help and
Support Provides on-line help, information on Windows and troubleshooting.
Search Enables users to search for information in files or the Internet.
Run Run programs or documents.
My Computer
Control Panel
Help and Support
Start Button
All Programs
Frequently used programs

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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 > My Computer.
Double-click the hard drive (local disk) to view internal folders and files stored in it. If
the contents do not appear, click Show the contents of this folder.
What is a drive?
A storage device in which files and folders are saved in, and read from.
What is a folder?
A folder is used to group and manage files systematically, and may include
files in sub-folders. It is similar to a bookshelf.
What is a file?
A file is a document or various kinds of material that is generated as a result
of program operation. It is also called data.
To view the entire structure of the drive
Click the Folder icon in the taskbar to view the entire structure. Click again to
return to the Quick Task Window.
Close Button
Maximize Button
Minimize Button
Folders
Files
Title Bar
Menu Bar
Quick Task
Window
Folder Icon
Double-click
Shared
Documents or
Local Disk.
You can see files
and folders.