Samsung NC10 Series User manual

User Guide

Chapter 1.
Getting Started
Product Features 2
Before You Start 3
Contents 7
Safety Precautions 8
Proper Posture During Computer Use 24
Important Safety Information 27
Replacement Parts and Accessories 30
Regulatory Compliance Statements 33
WEEE SYMBOL INFORMATION 48
Overview 50
Turning the Computer On and Off 56

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PC in Hand
zImprovedportabilitythroughitscompactsizeand
light-weight design
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Product Features

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Before You Start
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zImages used in this User Guide may differ from actual product.
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Copyright
© 2008 Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
SamsungElectronicsCo.,Ltd.ownsthecopyrightofthismanual.
Nopartofthismanualmaybereproducedortransmittedinanyformorbyanymeans,
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.
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Precautions for Operating System Support
If a problem occurs because of the reinstallation of other operating systems(OS) or a
previousversionofaOSpre-installedonthiscomputer,orasoftwarethatdoesnot
supporttheOS,thecompanywillnotprovidetechnicalsupport,areplacementor
refund, and if our service engineer visits you due to this problem, a service charge will
be applied.

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About the Product Capacity Representation Standard
About HDD Capacity Representation
Thecapacityofthestoragedevice(HDD,SSD)ofthemanufactureriscalculated
assuming that 1KB=1,000 Bytes.
However,theoperatingsystem(Windows)calculatesthestoragedevicecapacity
assumingthat1KB=1,024Bytes,andthereforethecapacityrepresentationofthe
HDDinWindowsissmallerthantheactualcapacityduetothedifferenceincapacity
calculation.
(E.g.Fora80GBHDD,Windowsrepresentsthecapacityas74.5GB,
80x1,000x1,000x1,000 byte/(1,024x1,024x1,024)byte = 74.505GB)
Inaddition,thecapacityrepresentationinWindowsmaybeevensmallerbecausesome
programssuchasRecoverySolutionmayresideinahiddenareaoftheHDD.
About Memory Capacity Representation
ThememorycapacityreportedinWindowsislesserthantheactualcapacityof
memory.
ThisisbecauseBIOSoravideoadapterusesaportionofmemoryorclaimsitfor
further use.
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1,022MBorless)
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Contents
Chapter 1. Getting Started
Product Features 2
Before You Start 3
Contents 7
Safety Precautions 8
Proper Posture During Computer Use 24
Important Safety Information 27
Replacement Parts and Accessories 30
Regulatory Compliance Statements 33
WEEE SYMBOL INFORMATION 48
Overview 50
Turning the Computer On and Off 56
Chapter 2. Using the Computer
Keyboard 59
Touchpad 62
External-type CD drive
(To be purchased) 65
Multi Card Slot 67
Connecting a monitor / TV 70
Adjusting the Volume 74
Chapter 3. Using Microsoft
Windows XP
About Microsoft Windows XP 78
Windows XP Screen Layout 80
Control Panel 84
Chapter 4. Using the Network
Wired Network 90
Wireless Network 93
Using Samsung Network Manager
(Optional) 99
Bluetooth (Optional) 109
Chapter 5. Using Applications
Introducing Programs 123
Play Camera (Optional) 126
Samsung Update Plus (Optional) 128
McAfee SecurityCenter (Optional) 130
Using Samsung Magic Doctor
(Optional) 135
Reinstalling Software 136
Chapter 6. Settings and Upgrade
LCD Brightness Control 139
BIOS Setup 141
Setting a Boot Password 145
Changing the Boot Priority 148
Upgrading Memory 149
Battery 151
Using the Security Lock Port 158
Chapter 7. Appendix
Reinstalling Windows XP 160
Using Samsung Recovery Solution
(Optional) 165
Questions and Answers 174
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Glossary 204
Index 208
Contact SAMSUNG WORLD WIDE 209

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Safety Precautions
For your security and to prevent damage, please read the following safety instructions
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even fatality.
Installation Related
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product in places
exposed to humidity
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the product within the
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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.
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computer on a slant
or a place prone to
vibrations, or avoid
using the computer in
that location for a long
time.
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a malfunction or damage
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hazard.
Power Related
Avoid exposing any
part of your body
to the heat from the
computer vent for a
long time when it is on.
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bodytotheheatfromthe
ventforlongperiodsof
timemaycauseaburn.
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vent at the bottom or
side of the computer
when using it on a bed
or cushion.
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pets.
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power input jack, AC
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cord and contact the
service center.
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Do not place heavy
objects or step onto
the power cord or
AC adapter to avoid
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cord or AC adapter.
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the reach of infants and
pets, as they could put
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mouths.
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Authorized
Parts
Use an authorized
battery and AC adapter
only.
Please use an authorized
battery and adapter
approved by Samsung
Electronics.
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and adapters may not
meet the proper safety
requirements and may
cause problems or
malfunctions and result in
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in a badly ventilated
location such as on
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such as room with
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cause the computer to
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computervents(onthe
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these environments. If
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computer may overheat
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Do not use the computer
in a humid location such
as a bathroom or sauna.
Please use the computer
within the recommended
temperature and humidity
range (10~32ºC, 20~80%
RH).
Power Off
Do not close the LCD
panel and put the
computer into your bag
to move it when it is still
turned on.
If you put the computer
into your bag without
turningitoff,thecomputer
mayoverheatandthereis
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computerdownproperly
before moving it.
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use the battery in a
hot location such as a
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Take care not to allow
metal objects such as a
key or clip to touch the
battery terminal (metal
parts).
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the battery terminals, it
may cause excessive
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damage the battery, or
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If liquid leaks out of
the battery or there is
a funny smell coming
from the battery, remove
the battery from the
computer and contact a
service center.
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To use the computer
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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
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to the product.
Do not connect a phone
line connected to a
digital phone to the
modem.
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damage to the product.
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water or chemicals over
or near the computer.
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enter the computer, this
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If the computer is
broken or dropped,
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cord and contact a
service center for a
safety check.
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when the computer is
in an air-tight location
such as inside a vehicle.
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Usage Related

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Upgrade Related
Never disassemble the
power supply or AC
adapter.
There is a danger of
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When removing the
RTC (Real Time Clock)
battery, keep it out of
the reach of children as
they could touch and/or
swallow it.
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swallowedit,contacta
doctor immediately.
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parts (multi-plug,
battery and memory)
and never disassemble
parts.
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damaging the product,
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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.
Failingtodoso,may
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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
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to apply any pressure to
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to the product.
Installation Related Battery Usage
Related
Do not block the ports
(holes), vents, etc. of
the product and do not
insert objects.
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within the computer may
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When using the
computer with it lying
on its side, place it
so that the vents face
upwards.
Failingtodoso,may
cause the internal
temperature of the
computertoriseandthe
computertomalfunctionor
halt.
Do not place a heavy
object over the product.
Thismaycauseaproblem
with the computer. In
addition,theobjectmay
fall and cause injury, or
damage the computer.
Dispose of worn-out
batteries properly.
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method may differ
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appropriate way.
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disassemble the
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it into water.
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Use only a battery
authorized by Samsung
Electronics.
Failingtodosomay
causeanexplosion.
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metal objects such as
car keys or clips when
keeping or carrying a
battery.
Contactwithametalmay
cause excessive current
andahightemperature
and may damage the
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according to the
instructions in the
manual.
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product.
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Usage Related
Do not place a candle,
lighted cigar, etc. over
or on the product.
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Use a wall outlet or
multi-plug with a
grounding part.
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hazard.
Make sure to have the
product tested by a
safety service engineer
after repairing the
product.
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Repair Centers will carry
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repair. Using a repaired
product without testing it
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