Samsung Q25 User manual

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
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Internet/Wireless
LAN button
LCD Panel
Keyboard
Touchpad
LCD Latch
Status Lights (LED)Speakers
Touchpad Button
Power Button

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Right View
Left View
Fan Vents
Monitor Port
USB Port (2.0)
Infrared Port
Modem port
DC-In Port
LAN Port
USB Port (2.0)
1394 Port (6 Pin)
Microphone Jack PCMCIA Slot
Headphone Jack
Memory Card Slot

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Rear View
Bottom View
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Wireless LAN module (optional) is installed in the mini PCI compartment.
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Battery Latches
Docking Connector
Memory and Mini PCI Module Compartment
Security Lock Port
Battery

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Introducing the Docking Station (optional)
Docking station is an extension device that connects with the comput-
er and allows you to use additional functions including CD drive and
various types of ports.
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Top View
Front View
Computer
Connector
Hook
Undock Button
Hook
Speaker
You cannot use the LAN port and monitor port on your computer when it is con-
nected to the docking station. Use the ports on the docking station instead.

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Right Side
Left Side
Computer Release Lever
CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combo Drive
S/PDIF Jack Auxiliary Hard Disk Drive Compartment
Computer Release Lever

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Rear View
Bottom View
Serial Port
PS/2 Port
Security Lock Port Lever
USB Ports (2.0)
1394 Port (4 Pin)
Woofer (Bass Speaker)
LAN port
Parallel Port
Monitor Port
DC-In Port
Security Lock Port
Screw To Fix Hard Disk

Turning the Computer On and Off
Turning On
1. Insert the battery and connect the power according to the supplied Installation
Guide.
2. Lift up the LCD panel and open it to a comfortable angle.
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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Power Button
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If the system is 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.
ORegistering 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.
OChanging 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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Touchpad
Movement of the pointer (arrow) on the screen will correspond to
movement made with a finger on the touchpad.
OClick (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.
ODouble-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.
Touchpad buttons
the two buttons below the touchpad provide
identical functions to buttons of a mouse.

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OUsing 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.
To use the scroll function included in the touchpad, the touchpad driver needs to
be properly installed. If the scroll function does not appear to work, insert and
run the system software CD, click ‘Install Driver’ in the Menu, select Touchpad
Driver, and click Install.
ODrag (Move / Select)
Click and hold the left touchpad button
on the point to drag, and drag your
finger to the desired location while
holding down the touchpad button.
Place the touchpad pointer on
the title bar of the window.
This button is held down
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Using other objects other than a finger for touchpad use will result in touchpad malfunction
and damage. Only use bare fingers.
To utilize the touchpad buttons for other more diverse functions, please refer to the
Mouse icon in the Control Panel.
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Function
Saves an image of the current screen in clipboard.
In DOS mode, calls another operating system.
It does not have specific function in Windows, and exe-cutes
predefined function in some programs.
Used to type the symbol for Euro currency.
Launches a user-defined program. The default setting is
Windows Calculator. (P. 1-14)
Switches the display between the LCD and external display
device when an external display device is connected. (P. 6-8)
Turns the audio output on and off.
Decreases the audio volume.
Increases the audio volume.
Puts the computer into suspended mode.To use the
computer again, press the power button.
Makes the LCD screen dimmer.
Makes the LCD screen brighter.
Scrolls the screen up and down while the cursor position
does not change in some applications.
Enables the numeric keypad.
In DOS mode, pauses the scroll of the screen or exits a
running program.
Move to the above screen.
Move to the below screen.
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Using the Keyboard
OSpecial Function Keys: The <Fn> key activates special functions
when pressed in combination with other keys.
Key Com-
binations
Key
Name
Function Keys
<Fn> Key Numeric Keypad Cursor / Screen Control Keys
Print Screen
System
Request
Euro
User
CRT/LCD
Mute
Volume Down
Volume Up
Rest
Brightness Down
Brightness Up
Scroll Lock
Num Lock
Pause/Break
Page Up
Page Down

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Screen Adjustment Key
Moves up and down pages, or moves the cursor to the start or end of a line.
Application Key
Provides the right button function of the touchpad.
Windows key
Display start menu.
Key Function

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OChanging the Hot Key Settings
You can change the program that will be launched when you press a hot key. As
default, Windows Calculator is configured to launch when you press the User key.
You can set the program by completing the following procedures.
1. Double click the SENS Keyboard icon ( ) on the taskbar.
2. Click Browse in the User item.
3. Select the desired program in [Open], and click Open. (Example, Windows Paint)
4. Click OK in [Key Settings] to save the changes.
Internet/ Wireless LAN b utton: Launches Internet Explorer or turn wireless LAN on and off.
User Key <Fn>+<F4> : Launches a user-defined program. Calculator program is
launched as default.
Hot Keys
About wireless LAN button (for models with wireless LAN)
For models with wireless LAN, you can use the Internet button to turn the wireless
LAN on and off, by completing the following procedures.
1. Turn the computer on, and press <F2> to enter Setup.
2. In the Advanced menu, configure the Internet Button Mode item to Wireless
On/Off. (In models without wireless LAN, the Internet Button Mode item does
not appear.)
3. Press <F10> to save changes and exit setup.
Loading and unloading the wireless LAN driver takes about 5 seconds. Therefore,
when wireless LAN is turned on or off using the Internet button, the Internet button
will not work for about 5 seconds.
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When the Internet button is configured to turn the wireless LAN on and off, the
Internet item does not appear.
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Icon Name Description
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.
Power
Turns blue - when the computer is turned on.
Blinks - when the computer is in Standby mode.
Hard disk drive Blinks when the hard disk drive is in operation.
Turns blue - when the battery is fully charged, or
Battery
when the battery is not installed.
Turns amber - when the battery is being charged.
Blinks - when the battery is not properly installed.
Wireless LAN Turns on when wireless LAN function is enabled. (This light
does not operate for the models without wireless LAN.)
Status Indicators

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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 1
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Maintaining your LCD brightness settings after turning the system
off and on
1. Turn on the system, and 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.
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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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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.

Introducing Windows
This chapter provides basic
information on using
the computer’s main
operating system
Windows.
Chapter 2
Chapter 2

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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.