Samsung Q45c User manual

User Guide
Q45c/Q46c/P200

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
■ IntelCore™2DuoProcessor*.DDRIIMemory
■ WirelessLAN*,Bluetooth*
Easy-to-Use AV
■ AVStationViewer*andAVStationPremium*areprovidedtoeasily
playvariousmultimediales.
■ CameraModuleInstalled*
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
Icon Notation Description
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
HDDVD(Optional) 53
Blu-Ray(Optional) 55
Multi Card Slot 57
PCI ExpressCard Slot 60
Connecting a Monitor 61
ConnectingaMonitor 61
ViewingThroughaMonitor 61
UsingDualViewtoViewExtended
Screen 62
Adjusting the Volume 64
Using Recorders 65
Using Digital Output (S/PDIF) 66
Chapter 3. Using Microsoft
Windows XP
About Microsoft Windows XP 70
TourWindowsXP 70
HelpandSupport 71
Windows XP Screen Layout 72
Desktop 72
StartMenu 73
Window 74
Control Panel 75
RunningControlPanel 75
UserAccount 77
ChangingResolutionandColor 79
Chapter 4. Using the Network
Wired Network 81
Wireless Network 84
ConnectingtoWirelessLAN 85
Connectingtocomputer-to-computer
networks(peer-to-peeroradhoc) 86
WirelessNetworkSetupUsingthe
WirelessLANSetupProgram 89
Using Samsung Network Manager 92
PerformNetworkSettings 92
Usingthenetworkaftermovinglocation95
SharingInternetAccess 96
CheckingNetworkStatus 100
Connecting with a Modem 101
Bluetooth (Optional) 102
BluetoothFunctions 102
BluetoothSoftwareSetup 103
UsingBluetooth 105
Chapter 5. Using Applications
Introducing Programs 111
CyberLink PowerDVD (Optional) 114
Samsung Update Plus (Optional) 115
Using AVStation premium (Optional) 117
GettingStartedandScreenLayout 117
MUSICStation 118
PHOTOStation 122
MOVIEStation 127
AVStation Viewer (Optional) 130
Start/ExitAVStationViewer 130
ScreenLayout 131
MUSICStation 132
PHOTOStation 134
MOVIEStation 135
Play Camera (Optional) 136
Chapter 6. Settings and Upgrade
LCD Brightness Control 138
BIOS Setup 139
EnteringtheBIOSSetup 139
TheBIOSSetupScreen 141
Setting a Boot Password 143
Changing the Boot Priority 145
Upgrading Memory 146
Battery 148
Installing/RemovingtheBattery 148
ChargingBattery 149
CheckingBatteryResidualAmount 149
UsingBatteryLonger 150
Using the Security Lock Port 153
Chapter 7. Appendix
Using McAfee SecurityCenter
(Optional) 155
Using Samsung Magic Doctor
(Optional) 156
DiagnosingtheSystem 156
Reinstalling Software 157
RunningthesystemsoftwareMedia 157
Installingdriversandprograms 158
Reinstalling Windows XP 159
ReinstallingWindows 159
ReinstallingwhenWindowsdoes
not start 161
Questions and Answers 162
WindowsRelated 162
DisplayRelated 162
SoundRelated 164
ModemRelated 166
WiredLANRelated 168
WirelessLANRelated 169
GamesandProgramsRelated 173
Bluetooth 174
SecurityCenter 176
HDDVD 178
Blu-Ray 179
OtherQuestions 180
Product Specications 181
Glossary 185
Index 189
Contact SAMSUNG WORLD WIDE 190

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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.