Samsung NP-RC418H User manual

User Guide
SAMSUNG RC408/RC418/RC508/RC518/
RC708/RC718/RV409/RV509

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Contents
Chapter 1. Getting Started
Cautions Regarding OS Support 6
Before You Start 7
Safety Precautions 9
Proper Posture During Computer Use 22
Important Safety Information 25
Replacement Parts and Accessories 27
Regulatory Compliance Statements 29
WEEE SYMBOL INFORMATION 43
Basic Items 44
Overview 45
Front View 45
Status Indicators 46
Right View 47
Left View 48
Back View 49
Bottom View 49
Turn on the computer 50
Attaching the Battery 50
Connect the AC adapter 50
Turn on the computer 51
Using Sleep Mode 52
Chapter 2. Using the computer
Keyboard 54
Touchpad 58
CD Drive (ODD, Optional) 59
Inserting and Ejecting a CD 59
Multi Card Slot (Optional) 61
Adjusting the Volume 63
Chapter 3. Settings and
Upgrade
LCD Brightness Control 66
BIOS Setup 67
Entering the BIOS Setup 67
The BIOS Setup Screen 68
Setting a Boot Password 70
Changing the Boot Priority 72
Upgrading Memory 73
Battery 75
Installing/Removing the Battery 75
Charging the Battery 76
Measuring the Remaining
Battery Charge 77
Extending the Battery Usage Time 77
Using the Security Lock Port 79
Chapter 4. Appendix
Product Specications 82

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Chapter 1.
Getting Started
Cautions Regarding OS Support 6
Before You Start 7
Safety Precautions 9
Proper Posture During Computer Use 22
Important Safety Information 25
Replacement Parts and Accessories 27
Regulatory Compliance Statements 29
WEEE SYMBOL INFORMATION 43
Basic Items 44
Overview 45
Front View 45
Status Indicators 46
Right View 47
Left View 48
Back View 49
Bottom View 49
Turn on the computer 50
Attaching the Battery 50
Connect the AC adapter 50
Turn on the computer 51
Using Sleep Mode 52

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Cautions Regarding OS Support
zWindows is neither installed nor supplied with this computer.
xTherefore, customers should purchase a Windows XP/Windows Vista/Windows 7 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.
Charge the battery fully when using the computer for the rst time.

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Before You Start
Before reading the User Guide, rst check the following information.
Safety Precaution Notations
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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.
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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. 2011
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
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 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.
(E.g. For 1GB(=1,024MB) memory installed, Windows may report the capacity as 1,022MB or
less)

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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
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.
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
The power plug and wall outlet gures may differ depending on the country specications and
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
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 main plug or power
cord or power outlet.
There is a danger of electric
shock or re hazard.
Plug the power cord rmly
into the power outlet and AC
adapter.
Failing to do so may cause re
hazard.
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
cause electric shock or re.
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.