Samsung R408 User manual

R408/R458
User Guide

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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 23
Important Safety Information 26
Replacement Parts and Accessories 28
Regulatory Compliance Statements 30
WEEE SYMBOL INFORMATION 42
Basic Items 43
Overview 44
Front View 44
Status Indicators 45
Right View 46
Left View 47
Back View
(R408, for Internal Graphics models only) 48
Back View
(R458, for External Graphics models only) 49
Bottom View 50
Turn on the computer 51
Attaching the Battery 51
Connect the AC adapter 51
Turn on the computer 52
Using Sleep Mode 53
Chapter 2. Using the computer
Keyboard 56
Touchpad 60
CD Drive (ODD, Optional) 61
Inserting and Ejecting a CD 61
Multi Card Slot 63
ExpressCard Slot 65
Adjusting the Volume 66
Chapter 3. Settings and Upgrade
LCD Brightness Control 68
BIOS Setup 69
Entering the BIOS Setup 69
The BIOS Setup Screen 70
Setting a Boot Password 72
Changing the Boot Priority 74
Upgrading Memory 75
Battery 77
Installing/Removing the Battery 77
Charging the Battery 78
Measuring the Remaining Battery Charge 78
Extending the Battery Usage Time 79
Using the Security Lock Port 80
Chapter 4. Appendix
Product Specications (R408) 82
Product Specications (R458) 83

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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 23
Important Safety Information 26
Replacement Parts and Accessories 28
Regulatory Compliance Statements 30
WEEE SYMBOL INFORMATION 42
Basic Items 43
Overview 44
Front View 44
Status Indicators 45
Right Vie 46
Left View 47
Back View (R408, for Internal Graphics models only) 48
Back View (R458, for External Graphics models only) 49
Bottom View 50
Turn on the computer 51
Attaching the Battery 51
Connect the AC adapter 51
Turn on the computer 52
Using Sleep Mode 53

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Cautions Regarding OS Support
zWindows is neither installed nor supplied with this computer.
xTherefore, customers should purchase a Windows XP or Windows Vista 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
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.
Copyright
© Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., 2008
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 "BIOS Setup" in the User Guide.

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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.
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 product.
N/P Ver 1.4
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 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.