Samsung P400 User manual

User Guide
R19/R20/R21
R19plus/R20plus/R21plus
R25plus/R26plus/P400

Chapter 1.
Getting Started
Product Features 2
Before You Start 3
Contents 6
Safety Precautions 7
USA ONLY 18
Proper Posture During Computer Use 19
Important Safety Information 22
Replacement Parts and Accessories 24
Regulatory Compliance Statements 26
WEEE SYMBOL INFORMATION 36
Overview 37
Front View 37
Status Indicators 38
Right View 39
Left View 40
Back View 41
Bottom View 42
Turning the Computer On and Off 43
Turning the computer on 43
Turning the computer off 43

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High Performance Notebook Computer
A high performance computer adopting the latest CPU and DDR II
memory
■ IntelCore™2DuoProcessor,IntelCore™Duo/SoloProcessor*.
DDR II Memory
■ WirelessLAN*,Bluetooth*
■ 14.1”WideLCD
Easy-to-Use AV
AVStation Viewer*and AVStation Premium*are provided to easily play
variousmultimediales.
Sophisticated Design for Increased Usability
■ AVButtonandvariousshortcutkeysonthekeyboard
■ Multicardslot*
■ Luxuriousdesignwithincreasedusability
Note
*Theitemsmarkedwiththissymbolareoptionalitemsthatare
supported 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
Be sure to read the Safety Precautionsbeforeusing
the computer.
Refer to the separately supplied Installation Guide
when installing your computer.
Refer to the User Guide for the procedures to use the
computer.
Using the IndexoftheUserGuide,youcaneasilynd
any information you are looking for.
Using the GlossaryoftheUserGuide,youcaneasily
ndmeaningsfortechnicalterms.
Ifaproblemoccurs,refertotheQ & A included in the
User Guide.
Note
■ 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.
■ 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.

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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
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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.
Page 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.
Copyright
© 2007 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.

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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 6
Safety Precautions 7
USA ONLY 18
Proper Posture During Computer Use 19
Important Safety Information 22
Replacement Parts and Accessories 24
Regulatory Compliance Statements 26
WEEE SYMBOL INFORMATION 36
Overview 37
Front View 37
Status Indicators 38
Right View 39
Left View 40
Back View 41
Bottom View 42
Turning the Computer On and Off 43
Turning the computer on 43
Turning the computer off 43
Chapter 2. Using the Computer
Keyboard 45
Touchpad 48
CD Drive (ODD) 51
InsertingandEjectingaCD 51
Burning a CD 52
Multi Card Slot 53
PCI ExpressCard Slot 56
Connecting a Monitor 57
Connecting a Monitor 57
Viewing Through a Monitor 57
UsingDualViewtoViewExtendedScreen
58
Adjusting the Volume 60
Using Recorders 61
Chapter 3. Using Microsoft
Windows XP
About Microsoft Windows XP 63
TourWindowsXP 63
Help and Support 64
Windows XP Screen Layout 65
Desktop 65
Start Menu 66
Window 67
Control Panel 68
Running Control Panel 68
User Account 70
Changing Resolution and Color 72
Chapter 4. Using the Network
Wired Network 74
Wireless Network 77
ConnectingtoWirelessLAN 78
Connectingtocomputer-to-computer
networks(peer-to-peeroradhoc) 79
WirelessNetworkSetupUsingthe
WirelessLANSetupProgram 82
Using Samsung Network Manager 85
PerformNetworkSettings 85
Using the network after moving location 88
Sharing Internet Access 89
CheckingNetworkStatus 93
Connecting with a Modem 94
Bluetooth (Optional) 95
Bluetooth Functions 95
Bluetooth Software Setup 96
Using Bluetooth 98
Chapter 5. Using Applications
Introducing Programs 104
CyberLink PowerDVD (Optional) 107
Samsung Update Plus (Optional) 108
Using AVStation premium (Optional) 110
Getting Started and Screen Layout 110
MUSIC Station 111
PHOTOStation 115
MOVIEStation 120
AVStation Viewer (Optional) 123
Start/ExitAVStationViewer 123
Screen Layout 124
MUSIC Station 125
PHOTOStation 127
MOVIEStation 128
Chapter 6. Settings and Upgrade
LCD Brightness Control 130
BIOS Setup 131
EnteringtheBIOSSetup 131
TheBIOSSetupScreen 133
Setting a Boot Password 135
Changing the Boot Priority 137
Upgrading Memory 138
Battery 140
Installing/RemovingtheBattery 140
Charging Battery 141
Checking Battery Residual Amount 141
Using Battery Longer 142
Using the Security Lock Port 145
Chapter 7. Appendix
Using McAfee SecurityCenter
(Optional) 147
Using Samsung Magic Doctor
(Optional) 148
Diagnosing the System 148
Reinstalling Software 149
Running the system software Media 149
Installing drivers and programs 150
Reinstalling Windows XP 151
ReinstallingWindows 151
ReinstallingwhenWindowsdoes
not start 153
Questions and Answers 154
WindowsRelated 154
Display Related 154
Sound Related 156
Modem Related 158
WiredLANRelated 160
WirelessLANRelated 161
Games and Programs Related 165
Bluetooth 166
Security Center 167
OtherQuestions 170
Product Specications (R19/R20/R21) 171
Product Specications
(R19plus/R20plus/R21plus/P400) 172
Product Specications
(R25plus/R26plus) 173
Glossary 185
Index 188
Contact SAMSUNG WORLD WIDE 189

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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 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.
Warning
Failingtofollowinstructionsmarkedwiththissymbolmaycausepersonalinjuryandevenfatality.
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ones.
Ver 1.2

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Power Related
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 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
mains 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.
The power plug and wall outlet gures may differ depending on the country specications and
the product model.

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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.
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 electric
shockorrehazard.
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.
Battery Usage Related

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Usage Related
Disconnect all cables connected
to the computer before cleaning
it. If you are using 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 electric
shock,reordamagetothe
product.
Do not place any container lled
with water or chemicals over or
near the computer.
If water or chemicals enter the
computer,thismaycausereor
electric shock.
If the computer is broken or
dropped, disconnect the power
cord and contact a service center
for a safety check.
Usingabrokencomputermay
causeelectricshockorrehazard.
Avoid direct sunlight when
the computer is in an air-tight
location such as inside a vehicle.
Thereisadangerofarehazard.
The computer may overheat and
also present opportunity to thieves.

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Upgrade Related
Never disassemble the power
supply or AC adapter.
There is a danger of electric shock.
When removing the RTC (Real
Time Clock) battery, keep it out
of the reach of children as they
could touch and/or swallow it.
There is a danger of choking. If a
childhasswallowedit,contacta
doctor immediately.
Use only authorized parts (multi-
plug, battery and memory) and
never disassemble parts.
There is a danger of damaging
theproduct,electricshockorre
hazard.
Shut down the computer and
disconnect all cables before
disassembling the computer. If
there is a modem, disconnect
the phone line. If you are using a
notebook computer, make sure
to remove the battery.
Failingtodoso,maycauseelectric
shock.

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Custody and
Movement Related
Follow the instructions for the
relevant location (e.g. airplane,
hospital, etc.) when using a
wireless communication device
(wireless LAN, Bluetooth, etc.)..
When carrying the notebook
computer with other items,
such as the adapter, mouse,
books etc, take care not to press
anything against the notebook
computer.
Ifaheavyobjectispressed
againstthenotebookcomputer,
a white stop or stain may appear
ontheLCD.Therefore,takecare
not to apply any pressure to the
notebook.
Inthiscase,placethenotebook
computer in a separate
compartment away from the other
objects.

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Caution
Failingtofollowinstructionsmarkedwiththissymbolmaycauseslightinjuryordamagetotheproduct.
Installation Related Battery Usage Related
Do not block the ports (holes),
vents, etc. of the product and
do not insert objects.
Damage to a component within
the computer may cause electric
shockorre.
When using the computer with
it lying on its side, place it so
that the vents face upwards.
Failingtodoso,maycause
the internal temperature of
the computer to rise and the
computer to malfunction or halt.
Do not place a heavy object
over the product.
Thismaycauseaproblemwith
thecomputer.Inaddition,the
objectmayfallandcauseinjury,
or damage the computer.
Dispose of worn-out batteries
properly.
-Thereisadangerofreor
explosion.
-Thebatterydisposalmethodmay
differ depending on your country
and region. Dispose of the used
batteryinanappropriateway.
Do not throw or disassemble
the battery and do not put it into
water.
Thismaycauseaninjury,reor
explosion.
Use only a battery authorized by
Samsung Electronics.
Failing to do so may cause an
explosion.
Avoid contact with metal objects
such as car keys or clips when
keeping or carrying a battery.
Contact with a metal may cause
excessivecurrentandahigh
temperature and may damage the
batteryorcauseare.
Charge the battery according to
the instructions in the manual.
Failingtodoso,maycauseand
explosionorrefromdamageto
the product.
Do not heat the battery or
expose it to heat (e.g. inside a
vehicle during the summer).
Thereisadangerofexplosionor
re.

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Usage Related
Do not place a candle, lighted
cigar, etc. over or on the product.
Thereisadangerofre.
Use a wall outlet or multi-plug
with a grounding part.
Failing to do so may cause electric
shockhazard.
Make sure to have the product
tested by a safety service
engineer after repairing the
product.
Authorised Samsung Repair
Centers will carry out safety checks
after a repair. Using a repaired
product without testing it for safety
mightcauseelectricshockorre.
In case of lightning, immediately
turn the system off, disconnect
the power cord from the wall
outlet and line do not use a
modem or phone.
There is a danger of electric shock
orre.
Do not use your computer and
AC-Adapter on your lap or soft
surfaces.
If the computer temperature
increases,thereisadangerof
burningyourself.
Connect only permitted devices
to the connectors or ports of the
computer.
Failingtodoso,maycauseelectric
shockandre.
Close the LCD panel only
after checking if the notebook
computer is turned off.
The temperature may rise and
it may cause overheating and
deformation of the product.
Do not press the Eject Button
while the Floppy Disk/CD-ROM
drive is in operation.
You might lose data and the disk
mightbesuddenlyejectedand
couldcauseaninjury.
Take care not to drop the product
while using it.
Thismaycausepersonalinjuryor
loss of data.
Do not contact the antenna with
electricity facility such as the
power outlet.
There is a danger of electric shock.
When handling computer parts,
follow the instructions on the
manual supplied with the parts.
Failingtodoso,maycausedamage
to the product.
If the computer emits smoke,
or there is a burning smell,
disconnect the power plug from
the wall outlet and contact a
service center. If your computer
is a notebook computer, make
sure to remove the battery.
Thereisadangerofre.

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Do not use a damaged or
modied CD/Floppy Disk.
There is a danger of damaging the
productorpersonalinjury.
Do not insert your ngers into
the PC Card Slot.
Thereisadangerofinjuryor
electric shock.
Use recommended computer
cleansing solution when
cleaning the product and only
use the computer when it is
completed dried.
Failing to do so may cause electric
shockorre.
Emergency disk eject method
using paperclip should not
be used while the disk is in
mothion. Make sure to use the
emergency disk eject method
only when the Optical Disk Drive
is stopped.
Thereisadangerofinjury.
Do not place your face close to
the Optical Disk Drive tray when
it is operating.
Do not place your face close to the
OpticalDiskDrivetraywhenitis
operating.
Check CDs for cracks and
damage prior to use.
It may damage the disc and cause
disorderofdeviceandinjuryof
user.
Take care when touching the
product or parts.
Thedevicemaybedamagedor
youmaybeinjured.
Take care not to throw or drop
a computer part or device.
Thismaycauseinjuryordamage
to the product.
Make sure to close the
computer cover before
connecting the power after a
reassembly.
There is a danger of electric
shockifyourbodytouchesan
internal part.
Use parts authorized by
Samsung Electronics only.
Failingtodoso,maycausereor
damage the product.
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Never disassemble or repair
the product by yourself.
There is a danger of electric
shockorle.
To connect a device that is not
manufactured or authorized by
Samsung Electronics, enquire
at your service center before
connecting the device.
There is a danger of damaging
the product.
Custody and Movement
Related
When moving the product, turn
the power off and separate all
connected cables rst.
Theproductmightbedamagedor
usersmaytripoverthecables.
For long periods of not using the
notebook computer, discharge
the battery and preserve as it is
detached.
Thebatterywillbepreservedatits
bestcondition.
Do not operate or watch the
computer while driving a
vehicle.
Thereisadangerofatrafc
accident. Please concentrate on
driving.

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Cautions on Preventing Data Loss
(Hard Disk Management)
Take care not to damage the
data on a hard disk drive.
■ Aharddiskdriveissosensitive
toexternalimpactthatan
externalimpactmaycauseloss
of data on the surface of the
disk.
■ Takeextracare,because
moving the computer or an
impact on the computer when
it is turned on may damage the
data of the hard disk drive.
■ Thecompanyisnotliablefor
the loss of any data caused
bycustomersuchasthe
carelessnessusageorbad
environmental condition.
Causes that may damage the
data of a hard disk drive and the
hard disk drive itself.
■ Thedatamaybelostwhenan
externalimpactisappliedto
thediskwhiledisassemblingor
assemblingthecomputer.
■ Thedatamaybelostwhenthe
computer is turned off or reset
byapowerfailurewhilethe
hard disk drive is operating.
■ Thedatamaybelostand
irrecoverableduetoacomputer
virus infection.
■ Thedatamaybelostifthe
power is turned off while
running a program.
■ Movingorcausinganimpact
to the computer while the hard
diskdriveisoperating,may
causelestobecorruptedor
badsectorsontheharddisk.
To prevent data loss due to damage to the hard disk drive, please
backup your data frequently.

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USA ONLY
ThisPerchloratewarningappliesonlytoprimaryCR(MaganeseDioxide)Lithiumcoincellsintheproductsoldor
distributedONLYinCaliforniaUSA.
“PerchlorateMaterial-specialhandlingmayapply,Seewww.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.”
LAMP(S)INSIDETHISPRODUCTCONTAINMERCURYANDMUSTBERECYCLEDORDISPOSEDOF
ACCORDINGTOLOCAL,STATEORFEDERALLAWS.
Fordetailsseelamprecycle.org,eise.org,orcall1-800-Samsung.

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Proper Posture
Adjust the heights of desks and chairs appropriate to
your height.
Theheightsaretobeadjustedsothatyourarmformsa
rightanglewhenyouplaceyourhandoverthekeyboard
while sitting down on a chair.
Adjusttheheightofchairsothatyourheeliscomfortably
placedontheoor.
■ Donotusethecomputerwhileyouarelyingdown,but
only while you are sitting down.
■ Donotusethecomputeronyourlap.Ifthecomputer
temperatureincreases,thereisadangerofburning
yourself.
■ Workwhilekeepingyourwriststraight.
■ Useachairwithacomfortableback.
■ Keepthecenterofyourlegweightnotonthechairbut
on your feet when you are sitting on a chair.
■ Tousethecomputerwhiletalkingoverthetelephone,
use a headset. Using the computer with the phone on
yourshoulderisbadforposture.
■ Keepfrequentlyuseditemswithinacomfortablework
range(whereyoucanreachthemwithyourhands).
Proper Posture During Computer Use
Maintaining a proper posture during computer use is very important to prevent physical harm.
Thefollowinginstructionsareaboutmaintainingaproperpostureduringcomputerusedevelopedthroughhuman
engineering. Please read and follow them carefully when using the computer.
Otherwise,theprobabilityof(RSI:RepetitiveStrainInjury)fromrepeatedoperationsmayincreaseandserious
physicalharmmaybecaused.
Note
Theinstructionsinthismanualhavebeenpreparedsothattheycanbeappliedwithinthecoverageofgeneralusers.
Iftheuserisnotincludedinthecoverage,therecommendationistobeappliedaccordingtotheuser’sneeds.