Samsung NP-Q40P User manual

Manual
This manual describes how to use computer as well as information
on Windows, Internet, Upgrade, and Troubleshooting.
Customer Service Center
General Enquiry Hotline: [phone]
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Web Site:
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SAMSUNG Q40 Manual
Q40
The product images may differ from actual product appearance.
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1. Getting Started
Introducing the Computer ..........................................................................1-2
Turning the Computer On and Off..............................................................1-5
Touchpad .................................................................................................1-7
Using the Keyboard ..................................................................................1-9
Status Indicators......................................................................................1-11
Adjusting LCD Brightness.........................................................................1-12
Adjusting the Volume ..............................................................................1-13
Proper Seating Posture During Computer Use ...........................................1-14
2. Introducing Windows
Windows XP Basics...................................................................................2-2
Document Operations................................................................................2-7
3. Using The Computer
Using the CD-Rom Drive............................................................................3-2
Enjoying Home Theater .............................................................................3-8
Using the Multi Card Slot.........................................................................3-10
CF Card Slot...........................................................................................3-12
Using EasyBox........................................................................................3-14
Using Samsung Update Plus ....................................................................3-16
Contents
The photographs used in this user manual may be somewhat different in shape and
color to those of your computer depending on the model of your computer.
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Using AVStation premium........................................................................3-18
Using AVStation Viewer...........................................................................3-31
4. Connecting to the Internet
Connecting to the Internet..........................................................................4-2
Connecting to the Internet Using a Modem .................................................4-3
Configuring the Network Environment Settings for Wired LAN Connections
........4-4
Configuring the Network Environment Settings for Wireless LAN Network (WLAN) ..4-7
Using Samsung Network Manager...........................................................4-14
Using Network Service............................................................................4-21
Using Bluetooth Devices...........................................................................4-27
5. System Management
Managing Power ......................................................................................5-2
Using the Battery ......................................................................................5-4
Using the Security Lock..............................................................................5-8
Traveling with the Computer.......................................................................5-9
6. Customizing your computer
Using System Setup...................................................................................6-2
Configuring the Password..........................................................................6-4
Changing Booting Priority..........................................................................6-6
Configuring Resolution and Color Depth.....................................................6-7
Using External Display Devices ..................................................................6-8
Checking for Viruses ...............................................................................6-11
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7. Recovering the Computer
Using Magic Doctor ..................................................................................7-2
Restoring the System .................................................................................7-3
Reinstalling Software.................................................................................7-5
Re-Installing Windows...............................................................................7-7
Q&A......................................................................................................7-10
Appendix
System Specifications................................................................................A-2
Wireless LAN Specifications......................................................................A-3
Copyright.................................................................................................A-4
Safety Instructions.....................................................................................A-5
Samsung Notebook Computer Global Warranty
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Getting Started
This chapter provides
basic information
for using this computer.
System overview and
methods for general
use are provided.
Chapter 1
Chapter 1
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Introducing The Computer
Front View
LCD Panel
Keyboard (P. 1-9)
Multi Card Slot
(P. 3-10)
Status Indicators (P. 1-11)
Touchpad / Touchpad Button
(P. 1-7)
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Right View
Left View
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Network(LAN) Port
(P. 4-4)
CF Card Slot
(P. 3-12)
USB 2.0 Port
Modem Port
(P. 4-3)
Monitor Port
DC-In Jack
USB 2.0 Port
Headphone Jack /
S/PDIF Jack ( P. 3-8)
Microphone Jack
IEEE 1394 Port
(6Pin)
Power Button
(P. 1-5)
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Removing or disassembling the hard disk drive will void your warranty. To replace
the hard disk drive, please contact your nearest Samsung Service Centre.
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Rear View
Bottom View
Battery (P. 5-4) Security Lock Port
(P. 5-8)
Battery Latches
X-Dock Connection
Connector
Speaker(L)
Speaker(R)
Mini Card
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Turning the Computer On and Off
Turning On
1. Insert the battery and connect the power according to the supplied Installation
Guide.
2. Lift the LCD.
3. Press and then release the power button to turn the system on.
Turning Off
1. Click the Start button on the Taskbar.
2. Select Turn Off Computer.
3. Click Turn Off from the [Turn Off Computer] window.
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If the computer has not turned off properly due to a system error, press and hold
the power button for more than 4 seconds to turn the system off. After doing so,
when you turn the system on, the system examination program is executed
automatically.
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Creating and Changing User Accounts
Multiple users can be registered in a single system so that each user may
use their own customized working environment. Procedures to register
and change user accounts are provided below.
■Registering a new user
1. Click Start > Control Panel.
2. Click User Accounts > Create a new account.
3. Type a name for the new account, and click Next.
4. Select the account type and click Create Account.
The new user account has been created.
■Changing users
1. Click Start > Log Off.
2. Click Switch User.
3. In the [Windows Log On] window, select the desired user name.
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To login with an Administrator Account To delete a user account
1. Click on a user account to delete and click Delete the account.
2. Select either Keep Files or Delete Files, and then click Delete Account.
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Touchpad
Movement of the pointer (arrow) on the screen will correspond to
movement made with a finger on the touchpad.
■Click (Select Function)
Place a finger on the touchpad, move the pointer on the screen to the icon or
item to select, and tap the touchpad once. The click operation is also used to
move the ‘cursor’ during document operations.
■Double-click (Run Function)
Place a finger on the touchpad, move the pointer on the screen to the item to
run, and quickly tap your finger on the touchpad twice.
Or double-click the left touchpad button.
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Touchpad buttons
the two buttons below the touchpad
provide identical functions to buttons
of a mouse.
Touchpad
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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.
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■Using the Touchpad Scroll Function
The touchpad has a scroll function, which can be used like the wheel dial of a
wheel mouse. Move up and down along the right edge of the touch pad
(scrolling up and down) or left and right along the bottom edge of the touch pad
(scrolling left and right) to scroll the screen. However, this may not apply to some
programs.
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■Drag (Move / Select)
Drag and drop a part to the required
place.
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Please use the touchpad only with your finger. Using sharp devices may damage
the touchpad.
Operating the touchpad or touchpad button while starting your system may
increase the time required for starting Windows.
To utilize the touchpad buttons for other more diverse functions, please refer to the
Mouse icon in the Control Panel.
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This button is held down
Place the touchpad pointer on the title bar of the
window.
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Using the Keyboard
Function Keys
<Fn> Key / Application Key Numeric Keypad Screen Brightness and Volume
Adjustment / Direction Keys
■Special Function Keys
The <Fn> key activates special functions when pressed in combination with other keys.
Places the computer into standby mode. To resume from standby
mode, press the power button.
Shows the current power source and the remaining battery charge.
Used to type the symbol for Euro currency.
Switches the display between the LCD and an external display
device when an external display device is connected. (P. 6-8)
Turns the LCD on and off.
Turns the audio output on and off.
This feature enables you to experience more stereophonic sound. You
can select one of the following modes by pressing the button.
Turns the wireless LAN on or off.
Turns the touchpad function on and off.
Function
Standby
Gauge
Euro
CRT/LCD
Backlit
Mute
SRS
Wireless LAN
Touchpad
Key Name
Key Com-
binations
WOW XT Mode: Select to listen to music.
TRUSURROUND Mode: Select to watch a movie.
SRS OFF Mode: Switches off the SRS function.
The SRS function is only supported through the built-in speaker
of the computer and the headphones. It is not supported
through the S/PDIF port.
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Application Key
Provides the right button function of the touchpad.
Windows key
Display start menu.
Screen Control Key
Moves to the screen above or below, or moves the cursor to the beginning or end
of the sentence.
Key Function
Makes the keypad in the middle of keyboard available.
Scrolls the screen up and down while the cursor position
does not change in some applications.
Increases the audio volume.
Decreases the audio volume.
Turns the LCD screen brighter.
Turns the LCD screen dimmer.
Function
Num Lock
Scroll Lock
Volume Up
Volume
Down
Brightness
Up
Brightness
Down
Key Name
Key Com-
binations
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Turns on when the numeric keypad is activated.
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 position does not change in some applications.
Blinks when the hard disk drive or CD drive is in operation.
Turns on when wireless LAN function is enabled.
(This light does not operate for the models without wireless LAN.)
Green - When the computer is operating on AC power and
the battery is fully charged
Amber - When the computer is operating on AC power and
the battery is being charged.
Off - When the computer is operating on battery power.
Turns on - when the computer is turned on.
Blinks - when the computer is in Standby mode.
Num Lock
Caps Lock
Scroll Lock
Hard Disk Drive /
CD Drive
Wireless LAN
Charger
Power
DescriptionNameIcon
Status Indicators
Shows the operating status of the computer.
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Adjusting LCD Brightness
There are 8 levels of LCD brightness (1:Dimmest~8:Brightest).
■ To adjust using keyboard
Press < Fn >+< > or < Fn >+< > keys from the keyboard to adjust LCD
brightness.
■ Adjusting the brightness using the Battery Manager
You can adjust the screen brightness using the Battery Manager. (P. 5-6)
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 Bright Mode Control option to User
Control.
3. Save the settings and exit Setup.
–When using the Battery Manager, only the screen brightness set in 'Custom
Mode' is maintained.
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.
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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.
■Using the Volume Control Program
On the taskbar, click the Volume ( ) icon, and adjust the slide bars.
For advanced volume control options, double-click the Volume ( ) icon, and
adjust the settings in the [Master Volume] dialog.
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When you turn the system on, a booting noise may occur.
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Proper Seating Posture During Computer Use
The proper seating posture during computer use is provided here.
Maintaining proper posture during computer use enhances performance
and prevents physical bodily harm.
Seating Posture
- Position the chair so that the eyes are slightly higher than the display
panel.
- Straighten the neck and back.
- Place the legs naturally.
- If necessary, use a cushion to provide extra back support.
- Avoid working postures that require twisting the body or neck.
Lighting
- Soft, indirect lighting is recommended.
- Position the display panel so that external light does not reflect off the
screen. Use curtains, if necessary.
Work Habits
- Take periodic breaks and stretch out stiff muscles regularly.
- Look outside the window or at distant objects frequently to relieve strain
on the eyes.
If necessary, use a footrest to raise the level of your knees
and ease the pressure on the thighs.
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Introducing Windows
This chapter provides basic
information on using
the computer’s main
operating system
Windows.
Chapter 2
Chapter 2
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SAMSUNG P10
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Windows XP Basics
Windows is the computer’s main operating system, which needs to be
familiarized with in order for efficiently computer use.
Windows XP Tour
A tour of the elementary functions provided by Windows XP.
Click Start >Tour Windows XP.
Or click Start >All Programs >Accessories >Tour Windows XP.
Click on the topics to find out about important functions of Windows XP.
Click the Title.
An explanation will appear
on the lower part of the screen.
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