Samsung X15Plus 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
X10 Plus Model
■Front View
Power Button
Status Indicators (LED)
LCD Panel
Keyboard
Scroll Wheel/Fingerprint
Sensor(Optional)
LCD Latch
Memory Stick Slot
(Optional)
Status Indicators
(LED)
Speaker (L) Speaker (R)
Hot Keys
Touchpad
Touchpad Button
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About fingerprint sensor
Fingerprint sensor is an option. Models with fingerprint sensor
are provided without scroll wheels. For detailed instruction on using
fingerprint sensor, refer to the separate fingerprint sensor manual.

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■Right View
■Left View
CD-RW/DVD-ROM
Combo Drive
USB Port(2.0)Microphone Jack
Headphone Jack
Fan Vents
Modem Port
LAN Port
Monitor Port
USB Port(2.0) PCMCIA Card Slot
1394 Port (4Pin)

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■Rear View
■Bottom View
TV Output Port
(S-Video)
S/PDIF Port
Battery Latch
Fan Vents
Mini PCI CompartmentHDD Compartment
Memory
Compartment
DC-In Port Security Lock PortBattery
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The removal of the HDD is not allowed. To replace the HDD, please contact your ser-
vice center. The Mini PCI compartment is used for the installation of the optional wire-
less LAN module.

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X15 Plus Model
■Front View
LCD Panel
Scroll Wheel
LCD Latch
Memory Stick Slot Status Indicators
Speaker (L) Speaker (R)
Touchpad
Touchpad Button
Power Button
Status Indicators
Keyboard
Hot Keys

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■Right View
■Left View
CD Drive
(Optional, refer to P. 3-2.)
USB Port(2.0) S/PDIF Jack
Microphone Jack
Headphone Jack
Fan Vents
Modem Port
LAN Port
Monitor Port
USB Port (2.0) PCMCIA Card Slot
1394 Port (4Pin)

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■Rear View
■Bottom View
TV Output Port
(S-Video)
DC- In Port
Security Lock Port
Battery
Battery Latch
Fan Vents
Mini PCI CompartmentHDD Compartment
Memory
Compartment
The removal of the HDD is not allowed. To replace the HDD, please contact your
service center.
The Mini PCI compartment is used for the installation of the optional wireless LAN
module.
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X30 Model
■Front View
LCD Latch
LCD Panel
Speaker (L) Memory Stick Slot Scroll Wheel/
Fingerprint Sensor
(Optional)
Status Indicators
Touchpad
Button
Power Button
Keyboard
Speakers
Hot Keys
Touchpad
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About fingerprint sensor
Fingerprint sensor is an option. Models with fingerprint sensor are
provided without scroll wheels. For detailed instruction on using
fingerprint sensor, refer to the separate fingerprint sensor manual.

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ORight View
OLeft View
CD-RW/DVD-ROM
Combo Drive
USB Ports (2.0)
Headphone Jack Microphone Jack
Modem Port
Fan Vent LAN Port
Monitor Port USB Port (2.0)
PCMCIA Card Slot 1394 Port (4 Pin)

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■Rear View
■Bottom View
Hard Disk Compartment Mini-PCI Compartment
Battery Latch
Memory
Compartment
TV-Out Port
(S-Video)
S/PDIF Port DC Jack Battery Security Lock Port
The removal of the HDD is not allowed. To replace the HDD, please contact your
service center. Wireless LAN/Bluetooth module(optional) is installed in the mini
PCI compartment. After doing so, when you turn the system on, the system exami-
nation program is executed automatically.
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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.
Power Button
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After doing so, when you turn the system on, the system examination program is
executed automatically. 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.
■Registering 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.
■Changing 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.
■Click (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.
■Double-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
Two buttons below the touchpad provide iden-
tical functions to buttons of a mouse.
Scrool Wheel
Do Scroll Functions In
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■Drag (Move / Select)
Click and hold the left touchpad
button over the point you wish to
drag, and drag your finger to the
desired location while holding
down the touchpad button.
■
Scroll Function
You can move up and down a window using the scroll wheel.
■Using the Touchpad Scroll Function
You can use the scroll function in the touchpad.
Place your finger on the right edge or bottom edge of the touchpad and move
up/down or right/left, then the screen move up/down or right/left.
Place the touchpad pointer on
the title bar of the window.
This button is held down
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.
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To utilize the touchpad buttons for other more diverse functions, please refer to the
Mouse icon in the Control Panel.
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Use only fingers for the touchpad.

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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
Rest
Gauge
LCD/CRT
Mute
S/PDIF
Powers the computer down into suspended mode. To escape sus-
pended mode, press power button.
Used to check the power supply and the battery charge.
1. Power Supply Status
When operating on battery power
When operating on AC power
2. Remaining Battery Charge Level
Used to type the Euro currency symbol.
Switches the display between the LCD and an external display
device when an external display device is connected. (P. 6-8)
Turns the audio output on and off.
Turns the S/PDIF function on and off.
Function Keys
<Fn> Key
<Fn> Key
Numeric Keypad
Cursor / Screen Control Keys

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Num Lock
Scroll Lock
Volume Up
Volume
Down
Brightness
Up
Brightness
Down
Application
Key
Screen
Control Key
Enables the numeric keypad.
Scrolls the screen up and down while the cursor position
remains fixed in some applications.
Increases the audio volume.
Decreases the audio volume.
Turns the LCD screen brighter.
Turns the LCD screen dimmer.
Same function as the right button of the touchpad.
Moves to the screen above or below, or moves the cursor to the
beginning or end of the sentence.
Key
Key
Name Function
Key Com-
binations
Key
Name Function

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■Changing the Hot Key Settings
The following example shows how to change the setting of User 1 button
1. Double click the SENS Keyboard icon ( ) on the taskbar.
2. Click Browse in the User 1 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 key : Runs Internet Explorer.
E-mail key : Runs the Internet e-mail client program (Example: Outlook Express).
User 1 button : Used to specify frequently used programs. To specify a program as
a frequently used program, follow these steps:
WLAN/Bluetooth or User 2 Button : Turns on and off the wireless
LAN/Bluetooth function for the models with wireless LAN/Bluetooth
function. Launches a user defined program for the models without
wireless LAN/Bluetooth function.
Hot Keys
Using Wireless LAN/Bluetooth Button
Loading or unloading wireless LAN/Bluetooth driver takes about 5 seconds.
Therefore, if you turn wireless LAN/Bluetooth on/off using the wireless
LAN/Bluetooth button, the button does not work for 5 seconds. (For wireless
LAN/Bluetooth installed models)
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What is Bluetooth?
Bluetooth is a worldwide standard for the wireless exchange of data between two
devices.
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In the models with wireless LAN/Bluetooth installed, you cannot change the con-
figuration of the User 2 button.
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Icon Name Functions
Num Lock Turns on when the numeric keypad is activated.
Caps Lock This light is on when the user has set the option for
typing letters in upper case.
Scroll Lock This light is on when it is set to scroll the screen up and
down while the cursor position does not change in some
applications.
HDD Blinks when the hard disk drive is operating.
Battery Turns green - when the battery is fully charged, or when
the battery is not installed.
Turns amber - when the battery is being charged.
Blinks - when the battery is not properly installed
Power Turns on - when the computer is turned on.
Blinks - when the computer is in Standby mode.
Status Indicators (LED : Light Emitting Diode)
Location of status indicators may differ depending on the model.
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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 Level1
Adjusting the LCD Brightness
There are 8 levels of LCD brightness (1:Dimmest ~ 8:Brightest).
Press <Fn>+< > or <Fn>+< > keys from the keyboard to adjust LCD bright-
ness. When changed, the current LCD brightness is displayed on the top left corner of
the LCD screen for a few seconds.
(LCD brightness icon)
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.
Saving the battery charge
When your computer is operating on battery power, adjusting the LCD brightness
level to a dimmer level decreases the battery power consumption.
Bad pixels on 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.

Adjusting the Volume
Using the Keyboard
Press <Fn>+< > or <Fn>+< > keys on the keyboard to adjust the
audio volume.
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 box.
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