Samsung X20 Manual

X20/X25/X50 1.
Notices
No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or

transmitted, in any form or by any means, mechanical photocopying, recording or
otherwise, without the prior written permission of the manufacturer.
The information within this manual is subject to change without notice.
The manufacturer shall not be held liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions
contained in herein; nor for incidental or consequential damages resulting from the
furnishing, performance or use of this material.
Microsoft Windows is a registered trademark of the Microsoft Corporation.
Product names mentioned herein are for identification purposes only, and may be
trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies.
Macrovision Statement
If your computer has a DVD drive and an analog TV Out port, the following
paragraph applies:
This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method
claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by
Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection
technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home
and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision
Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
Copyright 2003 All rights are reserved
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Important Safety Information
Safety Instructions
Your system is designed and tested to meet the latest standards for safety of
information technology equipment. However, to ensure safe use of this product, it is
important that the safety instructions marked on the product and in the documentation
are followed.
Always follow these instructions to help guard against personal injury and
damage to your system.
Setting Up your System

• Read and follow all instructions marked on the product and in the
documentation before you operate your system. Retain all safety and operating
instructions for future use.
• Do not use this product near water or a heat source such as a radiator.
• Set up the system on a stable work surface.
• The product should be operated only with the type of power source indicated on
the rating label.
• Ensure that the electrical outlet you are using to power your equipment is easily
accessible in case of fire or short circuit.
• If your computer has a voltage selector switch, make sure that the switch is in
the proper position for your area.
• Openings in the computer case are provided for ventilation. Do not block or
cover these openings. Make sure you provide adequate space, at least 6 inches
(15 cm), around the system for ventilation when you set up your work area.
Never insert objects of any kind into the computer ventilation openings.
• Ensure that the fan vents on the bottom of the casing are clear at all times. Do
not place the computer on a soft surface, doing so will block the bottom vents.
• If you use an extension cord with this system, make sure that the total ampere
rating on the products plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the
extension cord ampere rating.
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Care During Use
• Do not walk on the power cord or allow anything to rest on it.
• Do not spill anything on the system. The best way to avoid spills is to not eat or
drink near your system.
• Some products have a replaceable CMOS battery on the system board. There is
a danger of explosion if the CMOS battery is replaced incorrectly. Replace the
battery with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.
Dispose of batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions. If the CMOS
battery requires replacement insure that a qualified technician performs the task
• When the computer is turned off, a small amount of electrical current still flows
through the computer. To avoid electrical shock, always unplug all power
cables, remove the battery and modem cables from the wall outlets before
cleaning the system.
• Unplug the system from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified
personnel if:
– The power cord or plug is damaged.
– Liquid has been spilled into the system.
– The system does not operate properly when the operating instructions are
followed.
– The system was dropped or the casing is damaged.
– The system performance changes.
Replacement Parts and Accessories
Use only replacement parts and accessories recommended by manufacturer.
To reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26 AWG or larger telecommunications
line cord.
Do not use this product in areas classified as hazardous. Such areas include
patient care areas of medical and dental facilities, oxygen rich environments,
Written by: Daryl L. Osden
or industrial areas.
Battery Disposal
Do not put rechargeable batteries or products powered by non-removable

rechargeable batteries in the garbage.
Contact the Samsung Helpline for information on how to dispose of batteries that you
cannot use or recharge any longer.
Follow all local regulations when disposing of old batteries.
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Laser Safety
All systems equipped with CD or DVD drives comply with the appropriate safety
standards, including IEC 825. The laser devices in these components are classified as
“Class 1 Laser Products” under a US Department of Health and Human Services
(DHHS) Radiation Performance Standard. Should the unit ever need servicing, contact
an authorized service location.
Laser Safety Note:

Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those
specified in this manual may result in hazardous radiation exposure. To
prevent exposure to laser beams, do not try to open the enclosure of a CD or
DVD drive.
Power Cord Requirements

The power cord set (wall plug, cable and AC adapter plug) you received with your
computer meets the requirements for use in the country where you purchased your
equipment.
Power cord sets for use in other countries must meet the requirements of the country
where you use the computer. For more information on power cord set requirements,
contact your authorized dealer, reseller, or service provider.
General Requirements
The requirements listed below are applicable to all countries:
• The length of the power cord set must be at least 6.00 feet (1.8m) and a
maximum of 9.75 feet (3.0m).
• All power cord sets must be approved by an acceptable accredited agency
responsible for evaluation in the country where the power cord set will be used.
• The power cord set must have a minimum current capacity of 7 A and a
nominal voltage rating of 125 or 250 volts AC, as required by each country’s
power system.
• The appliance coupler must meet the mechanical configuration of an EN 60
320/IEC 320 Standard Sheet C7 connector, for mating with appliance inlet on
the computer.
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Regulatory Compliance Statements
Wireless Guidance
Low power, Radio LAN type devices (radio frequency (RF) wireless communication
devices), operating in the 2.4 GHz Band, may be present (embedded) in your notebook
system. The following section is a general overview of considerations while operating
a wireless device.
Additional limitations, cautions, and concerns for specific countries are listed in the
specific country sections (or country group sections). The wireless devices in your
system are only qualified for use in the countries identified by the Radio Approval
Marks on the system rating label. If the country you will be using the wireless device
in, is not listed, please contact your local Radio Approval agency for requirements.
Wireless devices are closely regulated and use may not be allowed.
The power output of the wireless device or devices that may be embedded in your
notebook is well below the RF exposure limits as known at this time. Because the
wireless devices (which may be embedded into your notebook) emit less energy than
is allowed in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations, manufacturer
believes these devices are safe for use. Regardless of the power levels, care should be
taken to minimize human contact during normal operation.
As a general guideline, a separation of 20 cm (8 inches) between the wireless device
and the body, for use of a wireless device near the body (this does not include
extremities) is typical. This device should be used more than 20 cm (8 inches) from the
body when wireless devices are on and transmitting.
This transmitter must not be collocated or operate in conjunction with any other
antenna or transmitter.
Some circumstances require restrictions on wireless devices. Examples of common
restrictions are listed below:
Radio frequency wireless communication can interfere with equipment on

commercial aircraft. Current aviation regulations require wireless devices to be
turned off while traveling in an airplane. 802.11B (also known as wireless
Ethernet or Wifi) and Bluetooth communication devices are examples of
devices that provide wireless communication.
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In environments where the risk of interference to other devices or services is
harmful or perceived as harmful, the option to use a wireless device may be
restricted or eliminated. Airports, Hospitals, and Oxygen or flammable gas
laden atmospheres are limited examples where use of wireless devices may
be restricted or eliminated. When in environments where you are uncertain of
the sanction to use wireless devices, ask the applicable authority for
authorization prior to use or turning on the wireless device.
Every country has different restrictions on the use of wireless devices. Since
your system is equipped with a wireless device, when traveling between
countries with your system, check with the local Radio Approval authorities
prior to any move or trip for any restrictions on the use of a wireless device in
the destination country.
If your system came equipped with an internal embedded wireless device, do

not operate the wireless device unless all covers and shields are in place and
the system is fully assembled.
Wireless devices are not user serviceable. Do not modify them in any way.
Modification to a wireless device will void the authorization to use it. Please
contact manufacturer for service.
Only use drivers approved for the country in which the device will be used. See
the manufacturer System Restoration Kit, or contact manufacturer Technical
Support for additional information.
802.11b Restrictions:
• European standards dictate maximum radiated transmit power of 100mW EIRP
and frequency range 2.400-2.4835GHz;
• In France, the equipment must be restricted to the 2.4465-2.4835GHz
frequency range and must be restricted to indoor use.
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United States of America
Unintentional Emitter per FCC Part 15

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)
this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class
B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
Written by: Daryl L. Osden designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generate uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions may cause harmful interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more
of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that
to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
If necessary, the user should consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television
technician for additional suggestions. The user may find the following booklet helpful:
“Something About Interference.” This is available at FCC local regional offices. Our
company is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by
unauthorized modifications of this equipment or the substitution or attachment of
connecting cables and equipment other than those specified by our company. The
correction will be the responsibility of the user. Use only shielded data cables with this
system.
Intentional emitter per FCC Part 15

system. This section is only applicable if these devices are present. Refer to the system
label to verify the presence of wireless devices.
Wireless devices that may be in your system are only qualified for use in the United
States of America if an FCC ID number is on the system label.
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The FCC has set a general guideline of 20 cm (8 inches) separation between the device
extremities). This device should be used more than 20 cm (8 inches) from the body
when wireless devices are on. The power output of the wireless device (or devices),
which may be embedded in your notebook, is well below the RF exposure limits as set
by the FCC.
Operation of this device is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may
not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
Modification to a wireless device will void the authorization to use it. Contact
manufacturer for service.
FCC Statement for Wireless LAN use:

“While installing and operating this transmitter and antenna combination the
radio frequency exposure limit of 1mW/cm2 may be exceeded at distances
close to the antenna installed. Therefore, the user must maintain a minimum
distance of 20cm from the antenna at all times. This device can not be
colocated with another transmitter and transmitting antenna.”
FCC Part 68
This equipment compiles with part of the FCC rules. On the back of this equipment is
a label that contains, among other information, the FCC registration number and ringer
equivalence number (REN) for this equipment. If requested, this information must be
provided to the telephone company.
This equipment uses the following USOC jacks : RJ11C
An FCC compliant telephone cord and modular plug is provided with this equipment.
This equipment is designed to be connected to the telephone network or promises
wiring using a compatible modular jack which is Part 68 compliant. See Installation
Instructions for details.
The REN is used to determine the quantity of devices which may be connected to
telephone line. Excessive RENs on the telephone line may result in the devices not
ringing in response to an incoming call. In most, but not all areas, the sum of RENs
should not exceed five (5.0). To be certain of the number of devices that may be
connected to a line, as determined by total RENs, contact the local telephone company
to determine the maximum REN for the calling area.
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If the terminal equipment causes harm to the telephone network, the Telephone
Company will notify you in advance that temporary discontinuance of service may be
required. But if advance notice is not practical, the telephone company will notify the
customer as soon as possible. Also, you will be advised of your right to file a complaint
with the FCC if you believe it is necessary.
The telephone company may make changes in its facilities, equipment, operations, or
procedures that could affect the operation of the equipment. If this happens, the
telephone company will provide advanced notice in order for you to make necessary
modifications to maintain uninterrupted service.
If trouble is experienced with this equipment (Modem) for repair or warranty
information, please contact your local distributor. If the equipment is causing harm to
the telephone network, the telephone company may request that you disconnect the
equipment until the problem is resolved.
The user must use the accessories and cables supplied by the manufacturer to get
optimum performance from the product.
No repairs may be done by the customer.
This equipment cannot be used on public coin phone service provided by the telephone
company. Connection to party line service is subject to state tariffs.
The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful for any person to
use a computer or other electronic device, including fax machines, to send any message
unless such message clearly contains in a margin at the top or bottom of each
transmitted page or on the first page of the transmission, the date and time it is sent and
an identification of the business or other entity, or other individual sending the message
and the telephone number of the sending machine or such business, other entity, or
individual. (The telephone number provided may not be any number for which charges
exceed local or long-distance transmission charges.)
In order to program this information into your fax machine, refer to your
communications software user manual.
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Canada
Unintentional Emitter per ICES-003

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from
digital apparatus as set out in the radio interference regulations of Industry Canada.
Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les
limitesapplicables aux appareils numériques de Classe B prescrites dans le règlement
sur le brouillage radioélectrique édicté par Industrie Canada.
Intentional Emitter per RSS 210

system. This section is only applicable if these devices are present. Refer to the system
Wireless devices that may be in your system are only qualified for use in Canada if an
Industry Canada ID number is on the system label.
As a general guideline, a separation of 20 cm (8 inches) between the wireless device
extremities) is typical. This device should be used more than 20 cm (8 inches) from the
body when wireless devices are on.
The power output of the wireless device (or devices), which may be embedded in your
notebook, is well below the RF exposure limits as set by Industry Canada.
Operation of this device is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may
not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
To prevent radio interference to licensed service, this device is intended to be

operated indoors and away from windows to provide maximum shielding.
Equipment (or its transmit antenna) that is installed outdoors is subject to
licensing.
Modification to a wireless device will void the authorization to use it. Contact
manufacturer for service.
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Telecommunications per DOC notice
(for products fitted with an IC-compliant modem)
The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment. This certification means that
the equipment meets certain telecommunications network protective, operation, and
safety requirements. The Department does not guarantee the equipment will operate to
the users’ satisfaction.
Before installing this equipment, users should make sure that it is permissible to be
connected to the facilities of the local telecommunications company. The equipment
must also be installed using an acceptable method of connection. In some cases, the
inside wiring associated with a single-line individual service may be extended by
means of a certified connector assembly. The customer should be aware that
compliance with the above conditions may not prevent degradation of service in some
situations.
Repairs to certified equipment should be made by an authorized Canadian maintenance
facility designated by the supplier. Any repairs or alterations made by the user to this
equipment, or equipment malfunctions, may give the telecommunications company
cause to request the user to disconnect the equipment.
Users should make sure, for their own protection, that the electrical ground connections
of the power utility, telephone lines, and internal metallic water pipe system, if present,
are connected together. This precaution may be particularly important in rural areas.
To avoid electrical shock or equipment malfunction do not attempt to make

electrical ground connections by yourself. Contact the appropriate inspection
authority or an electrician, as appropriate.
The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) assigned to each terminal device provides
an indication of the maximum number of terminals allowed to be connected to a
telephone interface. The termination on an interface may consist of any combination of
devices subject only to the requirement that the sum of the Ringer Equivalence
Numbers of all the devices does not exceed 5.
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European Union
The following information is only applicable to systems labeled with the CE mark .
European Directives
This Information Technology Equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
following European directives:
• EMC Directive 89/336/EEC with amending directives 92/31/EEC & 93/68/
EEC as per
– EN 55022 Class B
– EN 61000-3-2
– EN 61000-3-3
– EN 55024
• Low Voltage Directive (Safety) 73/23/EEC as per EN 60950(A1/A2/A3/A4/
A11)
• Radio and Telecom Terminal Equipment Directive 199/5/EC as per
– CTR21 (if fitted with a modem device)
– ETS 300 328 (if fitted with a 2.4 GHz band embedded wireless device)
– ETS 301 489-1 (if fitted with a 2.4 GHz band embedded wireless device)
– ETS 301 489-17 (if fitted with a 2.4 GHz band embedded wireless device)
European Radio Approval Information

(for products fitted with EU-approved radio devices)
This Product is a Notebook computer; low power, Radio LAN type devices (radio
frequency (RF) wireless communication devices), operating in the 2.4 GHz band, may
be present (embedded) in your notebook system which is intended for home or office
use. This section is only applicable if these devices are present. Refer to the system
Wireless devices that may be in your system are only qualified for use in the European
Union or associated areas if a CE mark with a Notified Body Registration Number
and the Alert Symbol is on the system label.
The power output of the wireless device or devices that may be embedded in you
notebook is well below the RF exposure limits as set by the European Commission
through the R&TTE directive.
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European States qualified under wireless approvals:
EU Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France (with frequency
restrictions), Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, The
Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Sweden and the United Kingdom.
Accept EU Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland
European States with restrictions on use:
EU In France, the frequency range is restricted to 2446.5-2483.5 MHz for
devices above 10 mW transmitting power such as wireless LAN.
Accept EU No limitations at this time.
European Telecommunication Information

(for products fitted with EU-approved modems)
Marking by the symbol indicates compliance of this equipment to the Radio and
Telecom Terminal Equipment Directive 1999/5/EC. Such marking is indicative that
this equipment meets or exceeds the following technical standards:
CTR 21 – Attachment requirements for pan-European approval for connection to the
analogue Public Switched Telephone Networks (PSTNs) of TE (excluding TE
supporting voice telephony services) in which network addressing, if provided, is by
means of Dual Tone Multi-Frequency (DTMF) signaling.
Although this equipment can use either loop disconnect (pulse) or DTMF
(tone) signaling, only the performance of the DTMF signaling is subject to
regulatory requirements for correct operation. It is therefore strongly
recommended that the equipment is set to use DTMF signaling for access to
public or private emergency services. DTMF signaling also provides faster call
setup.
This equipment has been approved to Council Decision 98/482/EEC—“CTR 21” for
Pan-European single terminal connection to the Public Switched Telephone Network
(PSTN).
However, due to differences between the individual PSTNs provided in different
countries, the approval does not, of itself, give an unconditional assurance of
successful operation on every PSTN termination point. In the event of problems, you
should contact manufacturer Technical Support.
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Using Your Documentation
Congratulations on your purchase of a notebook computer with the Windows® XP

operating system. Whether you are new to using a portable computer or are an
experienced user, this user’s manual can help you get the most from your computer.
Manual Documentation Conventions
Information Icons
Three icons and their associated messages appear in this manual. The information
icons are placed before the step/information they apply to:
Warning:
Indicates the possibility of personal injury.
Caution:
Warns you of possible damage to equipment or data.
Note:
Informs you of special circumstances.
Technical Information:
Informs you of special requirements or limitations for use of item(s).
Keyboard Conventions
Keys that you need to press to perform certain functions are displayed in the manual in
brackets. For example:
<Ctrl> indicates the control key (Ctrl on the keyboard).
If you need to press two keys at the same time, the key names are shown joined by a
plus sign. For example:
<Fn+F8> means that you should press the Fn key and hold it and then press the F8
key.
Using Your Documentation 1

CD-ROM Device Naming Convention
In many installation programs you will have to get a program from the CD-ROM
device. The program installation sequence assumes that the CD is drive d:\, however
this is not always the case. The name of the CD-ROM drive is the letter following the
letter assigned to your last HDD. For instance, if you have one HDD with two
partitions, the HDD is drives C: and D: and the CD-ROM drive is then drive E.
Touchpad Conventions
You may be asked to click or double-click on items on the display screen. As a general
note the touchpad actions act much in the same way as a wheel mouse, any differences
are explained fully.
The object that needs to be clicked upon will be displayed in Bold text or shown in a
small figure such as the “Start Button” shown on the right =>.
Table 1. Touchpad Click Conventions
Action Process
Click Depress the touchpad left button and release
Double-click Quickly click the left touchpad button two times
Windows Conventions:
Almost all “Windows” programs will display the name/function of a button or
icon if you place the touchpad pointer on the item you want information about.
Software User Documentation

Your computer is shipped from the factory with several software programs installed.
The software may include its own online or printed documentation. Refer to the
documentation or the Help options in the software for more information.
The figures and illustrations in this manual may not be identical to those on
your system.
General Icon Note:

Some of the Icons used in Windows XP may be placed on the taskbar by
selecting (ex: Place the volume icon in the taskbar) in the properties dialog
box.
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Getting Started
Introducing Your Computer
This User Manual is common to the X20, X25 and X50 models.
The figures and descriptions in this User Manual have been selected for the
X25 model.The photographs may be somewhat different in shape and colour
from your computer depending on the model.
Front View
LCD Latch
LCD Panel
Hot Keys (p15)

Status Indicators
(p17) Power Button
Keyboard (p8)
Touchpad (p12)
Touchpad Button Touch pad On/Off
button or Fingerprint
Sensor(Optional)
3D Speaker Microphone Memory Card Slot 3D Speaker

Jack (p32)
Microphone Status Indicators
Jack (p17)
Getting Started 3
About Fingerprint Sensor
Fingerprint sensor is optional. (It is not supported for X20 model.) For products
with fingerprint sensor, a Touchpad On/Off button is not provided. For
procedures to use fingerprint sensor, refer to fingerprint sensor Manual.
The operating lights of X50 are on the left-hand side of the microphone jack.
Right View
S/PDIF Jack
CD Drive USB Port

(option, p24) (2.0)
The S/PDIF jack of X50 model is at the rear of the system.
Left View
Fan Vent 1394 Port

(6 Pin)
Modem Port LAN Port Monitor Port PCMCIA Card
(p62) (p63) Slot (p35)
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Back View
Security Lock Port

(p114)
DC Jack Battery USB Port (2.0)

(p107)
The S/PDIF jack of X50 model is to the right of the Power-In port.
Bottom View
Battery Latches
Docking Connector
Memory
Compartment(p112)
HDD
Compartment
Removing or disassembling the hard disk drive will void your warranty. To
replace the hard disk drive, please contact your nearest Samsung Service
Centre.
Getting Started 5
Turning the Computer On and Off
To turn on the computer

1. Insert the battery and connect the AC adapter according to the Installation Guide.
2. Slide the LCD latch to the right and open the LCD panel.
3. Press the power button.
To turn off the computer

1. Click the start button ( ) on the taskbar.
2. Click Turn Off Computer.
3. Click Turn Off.
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If the computer is not turned off properly due to a system error, press
<Ctrl>+<Alt>+<Delete>. When [Windows Task Manager] dialog box appears,
click Shut Down > Turn Off to turn off the computer. Your unsaved work may
be lost/damaged.
If <Ctrl>+<Alt>+<Delete> keys do not operate either, press the power button

for more than 4 seconds to turn off the computer. Your unsaved work may be
lost/damaged. When you turn on the computer next time, it will perform a disk
checking process.
Getting Started 7
Using the Keyboard
Your computer has an 88-key keyboard. By pressing designated key combinations, you
can have access to all the key functions of a full-sized keyboard.
Function & Special Purpose Keys
Function Windows Embedded Numeric Keypad Application Key Screen Brightness and
Key Key Volume Adjustment /
Direction Keys
Although the layout of the keys on your computer’s keyboard is different from
that on a desktop computer’s keyboard, the keyboard feels like a full-sized
keyboard when you use it.
You can use a symbol of , if press Fn and F3 simultaneously depending on

a kind of keyboard.
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The keys on the keyboard can be grouped into the following categories:
• Full-sized Alphanumeric typewriter keys are arranged like a standard
typewriter keyboard and are used for text entry. The Windows keys on either
side of the spacebar open Windows menus and perform other special functions.
• Function keys, when pressed together with the <Fn> key, enable special
functions.
• Cursor and Screen control keys move the cursor. They may perform other
functions, depending on your software.
To clean the computer keyboard, use slightly damp cotton swabs. Scrub the keys and
the surface around the keys.
Do not allow liquid to drip into the keyboard or you may damage the keyboard.
Using the Numeric Keypad

Your keyboard includes a numeric keypad, which is a group of keys that you can set to
type numbers and mathematical symbols, such as the plus sign. A number or symbol
on the corner of each keypad key shows its numeric function.
Num Lock LED
Press <Fn+Num Lock> to turn on the embedded numeric keypad. The numeric
functions of the keypad are enabled and the Num Lock LED turns on. (See ”Reading
the Status Indicators” on page 17 for the location of the Num Lock LED.)
While the numeric functions are enabled, you can temporarily return a key to its normal
function by pressing the key and the <Fn> key. For example to type the letter m, press
<Fn+M>, this operation displays the letter m.
To turn the numeric keypad off, press <Fn+Num Lock> again. The Num Lock LED
turns off.
Getting Started 9
Using Special Function Keys
The function key activates special functions when it is pressed in combination with
another keys.
<Fn> Key Key Name Key Function

Combinations
<Esc/ > Rest Puts the computer into suspended mode. To escape suspended mode,
press the power button. (p103).
<F2/ > Gauge Shows the current power source and the remaining battery charge.
<F4/ > LCD/CRT Switches the display between the LCD and external display device
when an external display device is connected. (p101)
<F6/Mute> Mute Turns the audio output on and off.
<F7/ > S/PDIF Turns the S/PDIF function on and off.
Turns S/PDIF on Turns S/PDIF off
<F8/ > 3D sound Extends the spatial sound of the stereo speakers so that the listener
can experience even greater stereophonic sound.
Turns 3D sound on Turns 3D sound off
Note. The 3D sound function is only supported through the internal

speaker of the computer and the headphones. This function is not
supported through the S/PDIF port.
Note. When using the 3D function, even if the balance is turned
completely to the left or right, some audio may still be heard through
the other speaker.
Caution. Some distortion may be experienced when the 3D function is

used, depending on the audio source.
<F9/ > Touchpad Turns the touchpad function on and off.
Turns Touchpad on Turns Touchpad off
<F10/ > Low-Noise Mode You can select Low-Noise Mode when you need a tranquil work
environment.
<F11/Num Lock> Number Lock Enables the numeric keypad. (p9)
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<F12/Scroll> Scroll Lock Scrolls the screen up and down while the cursor position does not
change in some applications.
< / > Volume Down Decreases the audio volume.
< / > Volume Up Increases the audio volume.
< / > Brightness Up Makes the LCD screen brighter.
< / > Brightness Down Makes the LCD screen dimmer.
When you press a function key combination, the system sound may be
temporarily muted.
Getting Started 11
Using the Touchpad
In Windows, you always see a small graphical image on the screen that indicates the
location where you can take the next action. This image is called a pointer, and is
usually displayed in arrow shape ( ) or ‘I’ shape ( ).
Touchpad
Touchpad On/Off
Buttons
Touchpad Buttons
The touchpad on your computer allows you to move the pointer on the LCD screen,
just like a mouse that is used with a desktop computer. The touchpad buttons allow you
to take actions with the pointer, such as selecting an item or executing a command.
Touchpad On/Off
You can disable the touchpad so that you can use only the keyboard and
mouse. To disable the touchpad function, press the Touchpad On/Off button
or press the <Fn>+<F9> keys.
A touchpad On/Off button is not provided for systems with fingerprint sensor.
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You can perform various actions with your touchpad as described below.
d
Action Function Process

Move Move the pointer Place your finger on the touchpad
and slide your finger to a
destination.
Click Select an object, open a menu, or Place the pointer over an object,
execute a button then press left touchpad button
once.
Or, place the pointer over an

object, then tap the touchpad once
with your finger.
Double-Click Launch a program or open a file Place the pointer over an object,
then quickly press left touchpad
button twice.
Or, place the pointer over an

object, then quickly tap the
touchpad twice with your finger.
Right-Click Display a short cut menu Place the pointer over an object,
then press right touchpad button
once.
Drag Move an object, or select an area Drag and drop a part to the
or multiple objects required place.
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Action Function Process
Scroll Display upper/lower/left/right part Place your finger on the right edge
of the content within a window or bottom edge of the touchpad
and move vertically or horizontally.
(Applicable to certain programs
only)
Please use the touchpad only with your finger. Using sharp devices may
damage the touchpad.
Operating the touchpad or touchpad button while starting your system may
increase the time required for starting Windows.
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Hot Keys
1 2 3 4
AVStation now/AVStation now DVD button are provided for some models.
Num Name Function
1 AVStation Now / Pressing this button launches AVStation Now when the computer is
Internet Button turned off or is in Power Saving Mode (S4). (”Using AVStation now”
(p53)).
2 AVStation Now Pressing this button launches AVStation Now to play a DVD or VCD in
DVD / E-mail the optical disk drive (if available) when the computer is turned off, or is
Button in Power Saving Mode (S4). (”Using AVStation now” (p53).). This
launches Magic Internet Zaigen when the computer is turned on.
3 User 1 Button Launches a user defined program.
4 WLAN/Bluetooth Turns on and off the wireless LAN/Bluetooth function for the models
or User 2 Button with wireless LAN/Bluetooth function.
Launches a user defined program for the models without wireless LAN/
Bluetooth function.
About the Wireless LAN Button

Turning the wireless LAN on or off takes about 5 seconds. Pressing this button
will not work for approx. 5 seconds after the last time the button was pushed.
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Changing the Hot Key Setting
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 1 button.
You can set the program by completing the following procedure.
1. Double-click the Magic Keyboard icon ( ) on the taskbar.

2. Select USER 1 and then click Browse.
3. Select the desired program in [Open] dialog box, and click Open. (Example: Paint)
4. Click OK to save the changes.
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Reading the Status Indicators
Shows the operating status of the computer.
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.
Hard disk drive Blinks when the hard disk drive is in operation.
Battery Turned blue - 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 Turned On - when the computer is turned on.

Blinks - when the computer is in Standby mode.
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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
Maintaining your LCD brightness settings after turning the system off
and on
1. Turn the system on. When the Samsung Logo appears, press the <F2> key
to 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.
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.
To adjust using volume adjustment program

Click the Volume icon( ) on the taskbar, and move the Volume slider to a desired
level.
For advanced volume control options, double-click the Volume icon( ), and adjust
the volume level in the volume control program.
When you turn the system on, a booting noise may occur.
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Introducing Windows
Understanding the Desktop

The desktop is the working area on the computer. It consists of the large workspace and
a taskbar at the bottom.
Shortcut
Icons
Start Menu
Recycle Bin
Language Bar
Start Button
Taskbar System Tray with Clock
Start Button Opens the Start menu.
Taskbar Displays programs that are currently running. Frequently used

icons can be placed here.
Recycle Bin Deleted files or folders are sent here.
Language Bar Switches text input language.
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Understanding the Start Menu
The Start menu includes everything that is required to start Windows. From the Start
menu it is possible to run a program, open a file, assign system users with Control
Panel, receive support by clicking Help and Support, and search desired items from the
computer or Internet by clicking Search.
My Computer
Control Panel
Frequently used programs
Help and Support
All Programs
Start Button
My Computer Displays the contents of the hard disk, the CD-ROM drive, the network
drive(s), and floppy disks. It can also be used to search and open files
and folders.
Control Panel Enables users to configure settings on the computer.
Help and Provides on-line help, information on Windows and troubleshooting.

Support
Search Enables users to search for information in files or the Internet.
Run Run programs or documents.
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Understanding a Window
A window is the basic component in working with the computer. The My Computer
window, which is a window for the computer's hard drive, will be used as an example
here to show the basic composition of a window.
Click Start > My Computer.
Folder Icon
Title Bar
Menu Bar Close Button
Maximize Button
Minimize Button
Quick Task
Window
Folders
Files
Double-click
Shared
Documents or
Local Disk.
You can see files
and folders.
Double-click the hard drive (local disk) to view internal folders and files stored in it. If
the contents do not appear, click Show the contents of this folder.
What is a drive?
A storage device in which files and folders are saved in, and read from.
What is a folder?
A folder is used to group and manage files systematically, and may include
files in sub-folders. It is similar to a bookshelf.
What is a file?
A file is a document or various kinds of material that is generated as a result
of program operation. It is also called data.
To view the entire structure of the drive

Click the Folder icon in the taskbar to view the entire structure. Click again to
return to the Quick Task Window.
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Help and Support Center
Help and Support Center provides references and troubleshooting information
regarding computer use.
Click Start > Help and Support.
Windows XP Tour
You can tour 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.
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Using the Computer
Using the CD Drive

You have one of following drives installed in your computer.
DVD-ROM drive Reads a CD/DVD.
CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combo drive Reads a CD/DVD and writes a CD.
DVD Dual Drive Reads CD/DVD, and writes data to CD/DVD. Supports DVD-R, and
DVD-RW only for the DVD recording format.
DVD Super Multi Drive Reads CD/DVDs and writes data to CD/DVDs. Supported DVD
types include DVD ± R, DVD ± RW and DVD-RAM.
For X25 and X50 models, only a CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combo drive is provided.
To insert a CD
1. Press the eject button on right side of the CD drive.
2. When the tray slides out, place a CD onto the tray with the label facing up, and
push the CD down until it clicks.
Emergency Eject Hole

Eject Button
CD Access LED
3. Push the tray in gently until it clicks.
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To eject a CD
1. Stop any process that accesses the CD drive and ensure the CD access LED is
turned off.
3. When the tray slides out, remove the CD from the tray.
4. Push the tray in gently until it clicks.
If you remove the CD when the CD access LED is on, the disk and the data in
it may be damaged.

To eject a CD when the CD drive is not working or the computer is turned off,
unfold a paperclip, and insert the unfolded end of the clip into the emergency
eject hole (located next to the eject button) and press until the CD tray opens.
To clean a CD or DVD title

Clean the disc with a soft clean cloth by wiping from the center outwards.
To play a DVD
You have to install the DVD software provided on a separate CD to view a
DVD title.
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To use the Windows Media Player
The Windows Media Player allows you to play audio and video files from the computer
or the Internet.
To launch the Windows Media Player, click Start > All Programs > Accessories >
Entertainment > Windows Media Player.
Playlist
Features
Playback Control Area
Windows Media Player tour

For more information about using the Windows Media Player, run the
Windows Media Player and click Help > Help Item.
To play a video CD
If a video CD does not run automatically, follow these steps.
1. Insert a video CD into the CD drive.

2. When the CD drive window appears, double-click the MPEGAV folder.
3. Double-click the .dat file.
4. When the [Caution] dialog appears, click Open With.
5. Select “Select the program from a list” and click OK.
6. Select the Windows Media Player, and click OK. The video starts playing.
Above procedure applies only to the video CDs that has a .dat file as the
execution file. Playing procedure may be different according to video CDs.
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To write data on a CD (Option)
If your computer has CD-RW functionality, you can copy data to a blank CD or create
an audio CD.
An additional CD writing program is supplied in an additional CD.
You cannot write to a CD that already has data in it.
1. Insert a blank CD into the CD drive.

2. On the [CD Drive] dialog, select Open Writable CD Folder and click OK. The
CD drive window appears.
3. Click Start > My Computer.
4. In My Computer window, select files and folders to copy, then drag and drop them
onto the CD drive window.
My Computer window
CD drive window
4. Drag and drop folders or

files to copy.
5. Click Write these files to CD.
5. Click Write these files to CD in the CD drive window.

6. When the CD Writing Wizard appears, enter the CD label, and click Next. The
data begins copying.
7. When copying is completed, a ‘completed’ message appears and the CD drive
window opens automatically.
For more information on writing CDs

Click Start > Help and Support. Type “CD copy” in the search field, and click
the Search icon ( ).
For more information on creating an audio CD

Run the Windows Media Player program, click the Help > Help Item. Click
Using Windows Media Player > Using CDs > Creating your own CDs > To
create your own CD.
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Enjoying Home Theater (S/PDIF Port)
Your computer supports 5.1 channel output, which is a basic function for home theater
systems, and DVD drives. It provides 3D surrounding sound and vivid screen.
What is a home theater system?

Home theater system usually consists of a TV, DVD, 5.1 channel speaker, and
digital amp and provides a high-resolution screen (MPEG2) and 3D
surrounding sound (Dolby 5.1 or DTS). With a home theater system, you can
enjoy a vivid screen and sound in your home as if you are in a movie theater.
The following devices are required to enjoy a home theater system.

5.1 channel speaker system (amplifier, speakers, connection cables) Purchased separately
DVD drive and DVD playing program on the computer Optional
DVD title that supports 5.1 channel Purchased separately
To use home theater system, complete the following procedures:

• Step 1. Connect 5.1 channel speaker system to your computer.
• Step 2. Configure digital sound output on the computer.
• Step 3. Enable S/PDIF output on the DVD program.

Step 1. Connect 5.1 channel speaker system to your computer
1. Connect the S/PDIF jack of the system and a 5.1 channel amplifier.
2. Connect speakers to the amplifier. (Refer to speaker’s manual.
3. To view through a TV, connect the TV and change the current display device to
TV in the Display Properties. (See ‘P. 6-8 Connecting to a TV’.)
TV
Sub
Digital Amplifier Woofer
Front Right Speaker

Front Left Speaker
Computer
Center
Speaker
Surround Left Speaker Surround Right Speaker
Step 2. Configure digital sound output on the computer

1. Click Start > Control Panel > Sounds, Speech and Audio Devices > Sounds
and Audio Devices.
2. In the Device volume field on the Volume tab, click Advanced.
3. In the [Master Volume] dialog, click Option > Advanced Controls. Then
Advanced button is displayed on the bottom of the dialog.
4. Click Advanced, select “AC3 SPDIF”, then click Close.
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Step 3. Enable S/PDIF output on the DVD program
To use 5.1 channel speakers, you need to install the Power DVD program from the
DVD Installation CD provided with your computer, then change the settings as per the
following.
1. Run Power DVD program and click the Settings icon ( ).
2. On the Audio tab, set the Audio Output setting to “Use SPDIF” and click OK.
Now, you can enjoy home theater using DVD titles.
To control volume for your 5.1 channel speaker, use the control on the digital
amp. (Please refer to the speaker manual.)

Using Memory Card Slot
You can use a Memory Stick (or Memory Stick Pro) and a SD (Secure Digital) card
using the memory card slot. You can use the Memory Stick and the SD card as
removable disks and can use them to transfer data between your computer and any
digital equipment such as a digital camera..
Memory Stick Memory Stick SD (Secure Digital) Memory Card
Restrictions when Using Memory Sticks / SD Cards

You can use Memory Stick, SD Memory Card and Memory Stick Pro for
storing data only. Copyright protection function is not supported.
To insert and use a memory card
You should insert the memory card upside down.

Inserting wrong side up may cause damage in the memory card and the
computer.
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1. Insert the memory card into the memory card slot.
2. Click Start > My Computer. The inserted memory card is displayed.
Memory Stick SD Card
3. You can write data to the memory card. If the memory card is not formatted yet,
format the memory card before use.
Since the memory card may be easily mislaid when moving your computer,
keep the memory card separately.
To remove a memory card

1. Press the end of the memory card softly to pop it outward.
2. Remove the memory card.

To format a memory card
You can use a memory card after the format operation. The procedures to format a
memory card are described below.
Since format operation deletes all data in the memory card, please make sure
that there is no important data in the memory card before formatting.
To protect the data in the memory card

Set the write protection tab of the Memory Stick or SD memory card to the
Lock position.
1. Click Start > My computer.

2. Press the right touchpad button on the memory card drive, and select Format from
the pop-up menu.
3. Click Start to start the format operation.
To use a memory card in both the computer and other digital device such as
digital camera, it is recommended to format the memory card in the digital
device. If you format the memory card in the computer, you may have to format
the memory card in other digital device again to use the memory card in the
digital device.
To use a Memory Stick Duo

Insert a Memory Stick Duo into the Memory Stick Duo adapter and insert the
adapter into the Memory Stick slot of the computer.
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Using the PCMCIA Card Slot
Various different functions can be added by inserting PCMCIA cards into the system.
This system supports 16/32 bit, type I or II PCMCIA card types.
The PCMCIA card slot does not support a ZV card or a PCMCIA III card.
To insert a PCMCIA card
Before using the PCMCIA slot, remove the slot protector.

Push the eject button of the PCMCIA card slot once to pop it out. Push the
button again to eject the slot protector.
1. Insert a PCMCIA card into the PCMCIA card slot on the side of the computer.
Ensure that the PCMCIA card is inserted the correct way, as incorrect insertion
will damage the PCMCIA card slot.
Eject Button
2. Windows automatically installs the necessary driver for the card. If there is no
available driver found by Windows, you have to install the driver using a disk
supplied with the card.

To remove a PCMCIA card
1. Double-click Safely Removes Hardware icon ( ) on the taskbar.
2. On the [Safely Remove Hardware] dialog box, select the appropriate PCMCIA
card and click Stop.
3. When [Stop a Hardware Device] dialog box appears, click OK.
4. Click Close to close the [Safely Remove Hardware] dialog box.
5. Push eject button of the PCMCIA card slot once, and the button pops out.
6. Push the button again to eject the PCMCIA card.
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Using EasyBox
Use EasyBox program to make use of Windows' complicated function easily and
conveniently.
Learn about EasyBox

Double-click the EasyBox( ) icon on the desktop.
(Or select Start > All Programs > Samsung > EasyBox > EasyBox.)
• System: System management features are available, including disk

defragmenter, removing unnecessary files/folders, computer scheduling and
system recovery.
• BIOS: In windows-based mode, you can recover the BIOS defaults and change
the boot sequence.
• Desktop: Desktop management features include changing the font size,
executing a magnifier function, the start menu settings and managing the quick
launch icons on the taskbar.
• Security: Here you can configure the security settings supported by Windows
XP SP2. And you can change the configuration of the firewall settings,
Windows automatic updates and blocking pop-ups when connected to the
Internet.

• Plus Tip: This is a collection of additional Windows functions that are useful
for system management. (Offering shortcut descriptions of Windows,
configuring network sharing and opening local folder sharing, etc.)
Using EasyBox
Security management function will be used as an example here to show the function of
Easybox
Configuring Firewall
The Windows Firewall prevents unauthorized users from gaining access to your
system via the network or the Internet.
1. Click Start > All Programs > Samsung > EasyBox > EasyBox.
2. Click Security from the top menu bar.
3. Select Windows Firewall Settings from the Security menu on the left.
4. Select a firewall level.
5. Click Apply.
Click the User Setting button for advanced features, including exceptions and
permissions.
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Using Samsung Smart Screen
Use Samsung Smart Screen program to arrange desktop icons as desired and manage
them effectively.
1. Click Start > All Programs > Samsung > Samsung Smart Screen.
When you launch Samsung Smart Screen for the first time, a dialog box asking
whether to register the program as a start program or not appears. If you select
OK, the program is automatically launched when you start your computer.
2. Samsung Smart Screen appears. When you run the program for the first time, water
drop image is displayed.
Click a water drop to

open and close the
group.
3. To move an icon, click a water drop to open it, then drag an icon to another water
drop.
To return to Windows desktop

Right-click on Samsung Smart Screen and click Windows desktop. Windows
desktop is displayed.
To return to Samsung Smart Screen, double-click ( ) icon on the taskbar.
To change background or skin
Right-click on Samsung Smart Screen and select desired item.

Using AVStation premium
AVStation premium is provided for some models.
AVStation premium is an integrated multimedia program that allows you to watch

video (pictures, video and movies) and listen to music.
Select Start > All Programs > Samsung > AVStation premium > AVStation
premium.
(Alternatively, double-click the AVStation premium ( ) icon on the Desktop or in
the Notification Area.)
Using AVStation Premium
AVStation Premium Modes
Standard mode Screen Play Mode Screen
• Standard Mode : You can use all AVStation premium functions.

• Play Mode : This provides an easier-to-use user interface than that of Standard
mode. In this mode, the Edit/Create function and the MOVIE EDITOR menu
are not supported (p 50)
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- This Manual mainly describes the procedures for using the Standard mode
of AVStation premium.
- The captured program screen shots in this manual may differ slightly from the
actual software depending on the version of the program.
- For more detailed use procedures, refer to the on-line Help.
AVStation Premium Screen Layout and Menus

Menu Bar Menu Selection Bar
Category Windowr
Library Window
AVStation Premium Standard mode consists of the following 4 menus.

• MUSIC : Using this menu, you can play music files or audio CDs, copy audio
CDs to the computer as well as burn audio CDs.
• PHOTO : Using this menu, you can view or edit pictures (image), view
pictures through a Slide Show, create an album and burn an album onto a CD.
• MOVIE : Using this menu, you can play a video (movie) file or a DVD/VCD
title.
(You can only play a DVD title after installing Power DVD or a DVD player
program.)
• MOVIE EDITOR : Using this menu, you can edit a movie file.
- To handle multimedia files conveniently, register the multimedia files to the

library. (”Registering a File” (p49))
- To access a file not registered to the library, select File > Open File and select
the file.

Selecting the AVStation Premium Menus
To select a menu, select the required menu from the Menu Selection Bar.
MUSIC
This section describes the procedures to play music files or audio CDs, to copy audio
Select MUSIC from the Menu Selection Bar.
Playing a Music File

MUSIC Menu
Music Category
Media Play Control Repeat Button

Button Track, All Tracks, Random
Library Window
Add Music
1. Double-click Music in the left category pane and double-click on All musics.
2. Double-click the music file that appears at the bottom screen to play it.
- To play multiple music files, select the music files and click on Add. The music
files will be played in the added order.
Playing an Audio CD
1. Insert an audio CD into the CD-ROM drive.
2. When the Audio CD window appears, select using Samsung AVStation premium and
click OK. Then the audio CD is played.
- To play an audio CD in the CD-ROM drive, double-click CD from the Category
and double-click on Audio CD when Audio CD appears in the bottom screen.
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Audio CD window
Copying an audio CD to the Computer

2. When the Audio CD window appears, select using Samsung AVStation premium and
click OK.
3. Select a track to be copied to the library and then select Tools > Copy from CD.
- To select multiple tracks, select the tracks while pressing the Shift or Ctrl key on
the keyboard.
Select Copy from CD
Select the tracks to be copied.
4. The selected tracks are copied from the audio CD. When the copy operation is
completed, the Copy Completed message will appear.
The copied tracks are saved in the My Documents > AVStation Premium >
Music > Music From CD folder.

Burning an Audio CD
1. Insert a blank CD into the CD-ROM drive. When the CD Drive window appears,
click Cancel.
2. Select Tools > Burn CD.
Select Burn CD
3. Select Burn Audio CD and click Next.

4. Double-click Music in the left title and double-click All musics.
5. Select music files from the list and click the Add files from my PC to the CD burning
list ( ) button to move the selected files to the right Burn Audio CD window.
When you have added all music files, click Next.
6. Select a CD Writer and click on Start. When the Burn CD window appears, click OK
to create the audio CD.
Creating a Playlist
A Playlist is a list of selected music files that has been created by a user so that the
selected files can be played later.
1. Select the music files to be included in the Playlist from the music category and click on
Add.
2. When you have added all the music files you want, click on Save As Playlist.
3. Register a new playlist name, and click OK.
4. When the completion message appears, click OK.
Playing a Playlist
1. Click on Load Playlist at the bottom of the Library window
2. Select a Playlist and click OK to start the playback.
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PHOTO
This section describes the procedures to view pictures (images), to view pictures
through a Slide Show, to edit a picture, to create an album, and to burn an album onto
a CD.
Click on PHOTO in the Menu Selection Bar.
Viewing and Editing a Picture

1. Double-click on Image in the left category pane and double-click on All Images.
2. The image files are displayed in the right Image window. To zoom-in on an image,
double-click the image file.
⊕ MUSIC PHOTO Menu

You can listen to the
music files in My Playlist
or All musics while
editing an image.
Image Window
Image Category
Library Window
Viewing the Image List

Select View Image List from the menu at the bottom of the zoomed image
screen.
Viewing an Image through the Slide Show or Full Screen

Select Slide Show or Full Screen from the menu at the bottom of the zoomed-
in on image screen.
Editing an Image
1. Select an image to edit and select the Edit Image tab.
2. Edit the image using the Shape/Edit/Effect tool and click on Save or Save
Copy.

Creating an Album
1. Select the Create Album tab.
2. Select an album cover style and click Apply to apply the selected style to the album
cover.
3. Enter the title and contents of the album, insert an image and then click (Move to
next page).
- To insert an image, drag and drop a file from the Category into the Image box.
Create Album Tab
Enter the Title and Contents

of the Album
Drag & Drop an

Image File into the
Image Box.
Move to next page Button

Slide Show Button Save Button
4. Select an image file from the All images category on the left and drag and drop the
file to the album on the right of the screen. Enter text to be added.
5. When creating an album is complete, click on Save to create the album.
The created album is saved in the My Documents > AVStation Premium > Photo >
Photo Album folder and will be displayed in the Album category.
- To view an album, double-click on Image in the left category pane and double-click
on Album. Click on Slide Show in the Image window to view the images within the
album through the Slide Show.
Burning an Album onto a CD

1. Double-click on the album to be burnt to CD in the left Album category.
2. Insert a blank CD into the CD-RW drive. When the CD Drive window appears, click
on Cancel.
3. Select Send > Burn CD from the menu at the bottom of the Album window.
4. Enter the CD title in the Burn a CD window and then click OK to burn a CD with the
album.
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MOVIE
This section describes the procedures to play a movie file or a DVD/VCD title.
Click on MOVIE in the Menu Selection Bar
Playing a Movie
1. Double-click on Movie in the left category pane and double-click All movies.
2. Double-click a movie file to play it.
⊕ MUSIC MOVIE Menu

or All musics while
working.
Movie Window
Movie Category
Library Window
You can adjust the screen size in the View menu.
Playing a DVD Title

You can only play a DVD title after installing a DVD player program, Samsung
DVD(Power DVD).
1. Insert a DVD title into the DVD drive.
2. When the Select Work window appears, select using Samsung AVStation
premium and click OK to play the DVD title.
If the DVD does not automatically play or the DVD title is in the DVD drive,
double-click the Title of the DVD in the DVD / VCD category.
Playing a VCD Title

1. Insert a VCD title into the CD drive.
2. Double-click the Title of the VCD in the DVD / VCD category.

Movie Editor (Editing a Movie)
This section describes the procedures for editing a movie.
Click on MOVIE EDITOR in the Menu Selection Bar.
Editing a Movie
The procedures for merging two movie files and for inserting transition effects between
movies are described below.
1. Click on MOVIE EDITOR. A new project will open.
2. Double-click Movie in the left category pane and double-click All movies.
3. Drag and drop a movie file to the Storyboard. When a Storyboard appears in the right
pane, drag and drop another movie file to the Storyboard.
⊕ MUSIC MOVIE EDITOR Menu

music files in My Playlist Work Tab
or All musics while
working.
Movie Category
Storyboard
Background Music
Create Movie
• To Enter the Title : Click on Text Box in the Title tab, create a Text Box on the
screen, enter the title and then click Apply. The title is inserted at the beginning
of the Storyboard.
Title Tab
Apply
Applied Title
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• Screen Effect : Select an effect from the Effect tab and drag and drop the selected
effect onto the movie in the Storyboard to apply the effect.
• Transition : Select a Transition effect from the Transition tab and drag and drop
the selected effect onto the movie in the Storyboard to apply the transition
effect.
Transition Tab
Select a Transition Effect and drag
and drop it onto the position to insert
the effect.
Position of the
Transition Effect
• Background Music : Click on Music and select a music file to apply the
background music to the movie file.
4. When finishing editing a movie, click on Create Movie and click OK to create the
edited movie as a movie file.
The edited movie is saved in the My Documents > AVStation Premium > Movie >
Edited Movie folder and will be displayed in the My Movie category.
Registering a File
By registering multimedia files to the library, you can easily access and manage them
since they will be appear in the corresponding category of either the Music, Image,
Movie categories on the left-hand side of the screen.
The procedures to register an entire folder to the library will be used as an example
below.
1. Click on Register File at the bottom of the screen.
2. Click on Add by folder, and select the folder to be registered and then click OK.
3. When the registration is completed, click OK.
The registered multimedia folder will be displayed in the music, image, or video
categories of the library.
To play a file not registered to a category, select File > Open File and select
the file.

Using Play Mode
This section describes how to use the Play Mode of AVStation Premium.
To use Play Mode, select Mode > Play Mode in the Standard Mode Menu Bar.
Play Mode Screen Layout

The initial screen of AVStation premium Play Mode has the following layout.
Move Bar Exit Program
This appears only when
the mouse pointer is over
Minimize Screen
it.
Move to the Initial

Screen of Play
Mode
Switch to Standard
Menu
Mode
MUSIC
The procedures to play a music file or an audio CD will be described below.
Double-click MUSIC in the initial screen of Play Mode.
Library Window
Category Window
Repeat Button
Track, All Tracks,
Random
Media Play Control Button

Operation Display Window
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Playing a Music File
1. Double-click a category from the left category window
2. Double-click a music file in the right library window. The music will be
played.
Playing an Audio CD
1. Insert an audio CD into the CD-ROM drive. Audio CD will be displayed in the
library window.
To play an audio CD in the CD-ROM drive, double-click on CD in the category.
2. Double-click Audio CD in the library window. The tracks of the CD will be displayed.
3. Double-click a track to play it.
To Listen to All Tracks
Select Play All Tracks from the Media Play Control button.
PHOTO (Viewing a Picture)

The procedures for viewing pictures (images) and for viewing pictures through the
Slide Show will be described.
1. Double-click on PHOTO in the initial screen of Play Mode.
2. Click on All Images in the left category pane, and double-click on an image file in
the library window to zoom-in on the image.
Category Window
Library Window
⊕ MUSIC
or All musics while
working.

Select Slide Show or Full Screen from the menu at the bottom of the zoomed
image screen.

MOVIE (Playing a Movie)
The procedures to play a movie file or a DVD/VCD title will be described below.
1. Double-click MOVIE in the initial screen of Play Mode.
2. Click All movies in the left category pane and double-click a movie file in the right
pane. The movie file will be played.
Category Window
Library Window
⊕ MUSIC
or All musics while
working.
Playing a DVD Title

2. When the Select Work window appears, select using Samsung AVStation
premium and click OK to play the DVD title.
If the DVD is not automatically played or the DVD title was in the DVD drive,
Playing a VCD Title

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Using AVStation now
AVStation now is provided for some models.
AVStation now is an integrated multimedia program that allows you to watch video
(pictures, video and movies) and listen to music without turning the computer on.
Using AVStation now

How to launch AVStation now and the AVStation features will be described below.
The use procedures of AVStation now are similar to those of Play Mode of
AVStation premium.
AVStation now only supports the player and view functions. To register files to
the library, use the registration function of AVStation premium.
Launching AVStation now
You can only use AVStation now when your computer is turned off or it is in maximum
power saving mode (see P. 5-2)
You can launch AVStation now by completing either one of the following 2
procedures.
AVStation now Button AVStation now DVD Button
• Click the AVStation now button.

• Click the AVStation now DVD button.
(If DVD/VCD is in the DVD drive, play the movie directly.)

Exiting AVStation now
1. Press the <Esc> key to move to the initial screen of AVStation now.
2. Press the <Esc> key in the initial screen.
Or Select <Exit> using the direction keys on the keyboard and press <Enter>.
3. Select <Exit> in the Exit window and press <Enter>.
Booting and using the computer when using AVStation now

Select <Go Window> from the Exit window. Your computer will start.
AVStation now Menus

AVStation now consists of the following 3 menus.
Menu
• MUSIC : Using this menu, you can play a music file or an audio CD.
• PHOTO : Using this menu, you can view a picture (image) and view a picture
through the Slide Show.
• MOVIE : Using this menu, you can play a video (movie) file or a DVD/VCD
title.
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Using AVStation now
The procedures for using AVStation now will be described below.
To Move, Select and Run Menus

You can use AVStation now by using only the keyboard.
• Moving a Menu or an Item
Move a menu or an item by using the Direction keys on the keyboard.
• Selecting or Running a menu or an Item
Move to a menu or item and press <Enter> key on the keyboard.
• Returning to the Previous Screen
Press the <Esc> or <Backspace> keys on the keyboard.
MUSIC
The procedures for playing a music file or an audio CD will be described below.
1. Select the MUSIC menu and select a category. For example, you can select All
Music by using the direction keys.
2. Move to a music file you wish to play in the Library pane using the right direction key
and then press the <Enter> key.
All Music
Music File
Category Pane
Library Pane
Repeat Button
Track, All Tracks,
Random

You can only use the Media Play Control button when a music file is being
played.

Playing Multiple Tracks
1. Play a music file.
2. Move the focus to the left Category pane, and select the Play All button.
Playing an Audio CD
1. Insert an audio CD into the CD-ROM drive, and select CD from the Category
pane.
2. In the right Library pane, move to a track to be played, and then press the
<Enter> key.
PHOTO
The procedures for viewing pictures (images) and for viewing pictures through the
Slide Show will be described below.
1. Select the PHOTO menu and move to the All Photo category.
2. Move to an image file in the Library pane using the right direction key and then press
the <Enter> key.
The selected image will be zoomed in on.
All Photo
Category Pane Image Files
Library Pane
Media Play Control

Button
⊕ MUSIC
or All musics while
working.

Select Slide Show or Full Screen from the menu at the bottom of the zoomed-
in on image screen, and then press the <Enter> key.
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MOVIE
The procedures for playing a video (movie) file or a DVD/VCD title will be described
below.
1. Select the MOVIE menu and select a category. For example, you can select All
Movies by using the direction keys.
2. Move to a movie file in the Library pane using the right direction key and then press the
<Enter> key.
The selected movie file will be played.
All Movie
Category Pane Movie Files
Library Pane
Media Play Control

Button
⊕ MUSIC
or All musics while
working.
Playing a DVD/VCD title

Insert a DVD/VCD title into the DVD-ROM drive and select DVD/VCD from the
Category pane.
After a short while, the DVD/VCD title will be played.
Using the DVD/VCD Play Control Button

To use the Play Control button while playing a DVD/VCD title, press the
<Space Bar> on the keyboard.
The Play Control display disappears when a VCD is being played, but it does
not disappear when a DVD is being played. To hide the Play Control display,
press the <Space Bar> again.

Tips
• Using the Library (File)
AVStation Now can use the library of AVStation Premium.
To use the library in AVStation Now, register the library in AVStation
Premium. (See ”Registering a File” on page 49)
• HDD Category
You can play unregistered files on the hard disk drive in the HDD category of
each menu.
Notice
• Do not remove the Recovery Solution Program.
Removing the Recovery Solution Program also removes AVStation Now. Once
the program is removed, you cannot reinstall it, therefore take care not to
remove the program.
• You cannot use an additionally created Playlist.

You cannot use an additionally created Playlist other than the Playlist provided
with AVStation premium in AVStation now.
• A move file or a movie title not supported by AVStation Now

To play a movie file or a movie title not supported by AVStation Now, please
use AVStation Premium after booting your computer.
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Using Samsung Update Plus
Samsung Update Plus is software that examines and updates Samsung software and
drivers installed on your Samsung computer to the latest version. To use Samsung
Update Plus, your computer has to be connected to the Internet.
To Update Samsung Software and Drivers
1. Select Start > All Programs > Samsung > Samsung Update Plus > Samsung
Update Plus.
If this is the first time you are running the program, a window will appear asking
you if you agree to the agreement in the window.
Click Agree to use this software.
2. Click Search for and Install Updates and click the Search for New Updates
button.
3. If there are available software or driver updates for your computer, the available
updates will be listed. Select the required updates from the list and click Install
Update to start the update.

Update List
(The update list on the screen may differ depending on the computer model.)
Updates that must be installed separately.

If you select Install as an update item that must be installed separately, a
message appears informing you of this. Follow the instruction message to
correctly install it.
Automatic update items display

By default, your computer is configured to automatically search for updates. If
there is a new update available, this is notified in the notification area. Click the
balloon help icon in the notification area. Here you will be able to find the latest
available updates.
To change the automatic update settings, click the Configuration button in

Figure 2 and change the settings.
Samsung Update Plus does not provide updates for additionally installed
software and device drivers.
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Using Samsung Theme
Samsung Theme is a program that enables a user to easily switch a theme (desktop,
logon screen and sound effect).
Double-click the Samsung Theme ( ) icon on the desktop.

(Or select Start > All Programs > Samsung > Samsung Theme > Samsung
Theme.)
Close button
Help button
Move the mouse pointer over

Samsung Theme item, then the
Samsung Theme will be displayed
below.
• Samsung Theme: Switches to Samsung Theme (desktop, logon screen and

sound effects on booting).
• Windows XP Theme: Switches to the Windows XP default Theme.
• Back: Restores the theme to its previous status.

Connecting to the Internet
Connecting with a Modem

Before Start:
• Prepare a telephone line that is not digital.
• Contact an internet service provider (ISP) for instructions on how to connect to
and disconnect from the Internet.
1. Connect a telephone line to the computer’s modem port.
2. Connect to the Internet according to the instructions provided by your ISP.
If the Internet connection is not disconnected properly, additional telephone

charges may be imposed.
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Connecting Through a Wired LAN
1. Connect a LAN cable to the computer’s LAN port.
2. Click Start > Control Panel.

3. Click Network and Internet Connections in the [Control Panel] window.
4. Click Network Connections in the [Network and Internet Connections] window.
5. Right-click the Local Area Connection icon and click Properties.
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6. On the General tab, select “Internet Protocol(TCP/IP)” and click Properties.
7. To use DHCP:
On the General tab, select “Obtain an IP address automatically” and “Obtain DNS
server address automatically”. Click OK.
To use a static IP:

On the General tab, select “Use the following IP address” and fill in the IP
address, Subnet mask, Default gateway, Preferred DNS server, and Alternative
DNS server fields. Click OK.
To use both DHCP and static IP simultaneously:

On the Alternate Configuration tab, click User configured and fill in the fields.
Click OK.
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Using Samsung Network Manager
Use Samsung Network Manager to configure network setting.
Using the program, you can do the following.

• You can save network settings (including IP address) according to network
places such as office and home. When you change places, simply select a
network place and the network settings will be automatically changed
accordingly.
• You can easily find out your current IP.
To configure network setting

1. Connect LAN cable to the computer's LAN port.
2. Double-click Samsung Network Manager icon on the desktop.
Or click Start > All Programs > Samsung Network Manager > Samsung
Network Manager.
3. When you are using DHCP, available IP's are displayed in the status dialog box.
Click Change.
4. Click Add, click Choose Icon and select an icon. Enter a place name in New Name
field and click Ok.

5. New place icon is displayed and full dialog box appears. Check your IP and click
Close. Network setting is saved.
To configure network setting of some place other than current place, click the
place icon and configure each network device. If you are using DHCP, select
'DHCP' check box and click Save.
If you are using a static IP, clear 'DHCP' check box, enter appropriate network
setting and click Save.
Ask ISP or network administrator for IP address.
To change network places

You can change network places as below.
1. Connect LAN cable to the computer's LAN port, and double-click Samsung
Network Manager icon on the desktop.
If you used static IP in previous place, previous static IP is displayed in the

status dialog box.
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2. Click Change, select a place icon then click Change.
Example) changing to Office
3. On "Do you want to change the location setting?" dialog box, click Ok.
4. When the network place is changed, corresponding place icon is displayed in color
and full dialog box appears. In the right area of full dialog box, network setting is
displayed.
5. Click Close to close the dialog box.
To share an Internet connection

Using Internet Connect Share, you can use the Internet by connecting to a computer
connected to the Internet, even if your computer does not have a direct Internet
connection.
You can setup the server, which is a computer directly connected to the Internet and
which provides the Internet Connection Share service, and the client, which is a
computer that will use the Internet Connection Share service.
To configure the server

1. Connect the network (LAN) cable and double-click the Samsung Network
Manager icon on the Desktop.
2. Click Click here to setup Internet Connection Share.

3. The computers are represented by an icon. Click the server computer.
Server
Client
4. In the server, select a device that is directly connected to the Internet.
If you select Use Firewall, you can use the Windows Firewall.If you are using
an external modem, select the network card connected to the external modem.
5. The network types connecting to the server and client will be displayed.
Select a network type and then click OK.
6. Your configuration is displayed such as the Internet Connection, Use Firewall,
Home Network Connection, etc. Confirm your configuration and click OK to
begin the Internet Connection Share setup.
7. Configure the connection between the server and the client.
If it is a wireless connection, the wireless network connection properties window
and the wireless network setup procedure instruction window appear.
Setup your wireless network according to the messages of the wireless network
setup procedure instruction window.
8. The current location is represented as a server. The server configuration is
complete.
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To configure the client
1. Connect the network (LAN) cable and double-click the Samsung Network
Manager icon on the Desktop.
3. The computers are represented by icons. Click the client computer.
4. Select a network to connect to the server and click OK.
If it is a wireless connection, the wireless network connection properties and the
wireless network setup procedure instruction windows will appear.
Setup your wireless network according to the messages of the wireless network
setup procedure instruction window.
5. The current location is represented as the client. The client configuration is
complete.

Connecting Through a Wireless LAN (Option)
A wireless network (Wireless LAN) environment is a network environment that
enables communication between multiple computers at home or a small-size office
through wireless LAN devices.
Using the wireless network connections between the systems, you can use normal
network functions such as sharing of files, folders and printers. When a computer-to-
computer network has been constructed, a computer that is not connected to the
Internet can share the Internet by accessing another computer connected to the Internet.
For details, see “To share an Internet connection” on page 67.
The description in this section refers to the Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2200BG

Network Connection (hereafter referred to as an 11g card) and the Intel(R)
PRO/Wireless 2915ABG Network Connection (hereafter referred to as an 11a/
g card) device.
To view the installed wireless LAN card, click Start > Control Panel >
Performance and Maintenance > System > Hardware tab > Device Manager.
The actually displayed images may differ from the figures shown in this section
according to the installed device and the connection state, and the supported
cards may differ depending on the system model.
The connection configuration procedures will be described for a computer with
Windows XP Service Pack 2. For procedures to configure a wireless network
using the wireless LAN setup program supplied by the wireless LAN card
manufacturer, See ”Wireless Network Setup Using the Wireless LAN Setup
Program” on page 79.
To use the wireless network, you have to turn on the wireless LAN function by
using the Wireless LAN On/Off Button. (p 15)
Wireless network connections can be classified into two categories.
1) Access Point (AP)

You can connect to an AP to use the network. This is possible only in an environment
equipped with an AP. For details, see “Connecting to an Access Point (AP)” on page
71.
What is an Access Point (AP)?

An AP is a network device that bridges wired and wireless LANs, and
corresponds to a wireless hub in a wired network. You can connect multiple
wireless LAN installed computers to an AP.
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2) Computer-to-computer (ad hoc)
This is also called a peer-to-peer network.
In computer-to-computer wireless networks, you can wirelessly connect 2 or more
computers that have wireless LAN modules. For details, see “Connecting to computer-
to-computer networks (peer-to-peer or ad hoc)” on page 73.
Connecting to an Access Point (AP)

This section describes how to connect to an AP. You can use the network when you are
connected to an AP.
For more detailed information such as the network key (encryption key), ask
your network administrator.
1. Right-click on the Wireless Network Connection ( ) icon on the taskbar, and

select View Available Wireless Networks.

2. Select an AP (E.g. Test) to connect to and click Connect.
If there is a configured network key for the AP to connect to, the Enter Network
Key window appears.
Enter the Network Key in the window and then click the Connect button.
When a network key is not defined for a selected AP, click on Link to display
the warning message box. Then click Connect again in the box.
Now when Connected in AP is displayed, and you can access the network.
Checking the connection status

Move the mouse pointer over the Wireless Network Connection ( ) icon on
the taskbar, and the connection status is displayed.
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Connecting to computer-to-computer networks (peer-to-peer or
ad hoc)
computers that have wireless LAN modules. Using this method, a computer that is not
connected to the Internet can share the Internet by accessing another computer
connected to the Internet. (Refer to See ”To share an Internet connection” on page 67.)
You can connect by completing the following steps:

• Step 1. Set up a computer-to-computer network on a computer.
• Step 2. Connect to the configured computer from other computers.
Step 1. Setting up a computer-to-computer network


2. Click Change the order of Preferred Networks.
3. On the Wireless Network tab, click Advanced.

4. Clear 'Automatically connect to non-default network' check box, if it is selected.
Select 'Computer-to-computer (ad hoc) networks only', and click Close.
5. In the Wireless Networks tab, click Add.
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6. Enter the network name (e.g. samsung), and unselect 'The key is provided for me
automatically'. Enter the encryption key in the Network key field, and click OK.
To prevent a network connection from an unauthorized user, it would be better

to configure a network key (encryption key). A network key consists of 5 or 13
alphanumeric characters (e.g. magic), or of 10 or 26 hexadecimal numbers (a
hexadecimal number is represented by numbers '0' to '9' or letters 'a' to 'f').

7. Check that the configured network name (e.g. samsung) is in the ’Preferred
networks’ item, and click OK.
Now your wireless network setup has been completed.
Step 2. Connecting to the configured computer

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2. Select the wireless network name (e.g. samsung) specified in ”Connecting to
computer-to-computer networks (peer-to-peer or ad hoc)” on page 73, and click
Connect.
3. Enter a cryptographic key in the network key box and click Connect.
If the network key is not configured in ”Connecting to computer-to-computer

networks (peer-to-peer or ad hoc)” on page 73, just click Connect, without any
keystrokes.
When connected to the wireless network, the system displays Connected in the
selected network of the Network Connection window.

Checking the connection status
Move the mouse pointer over the Wireless Network Connection ( ) icon on
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Wireless Network Setup Using the Wireless LAN Setup
Program
You can use a wireless LAN by using a wireless LAN configuration program (PROSet)
provided separately.
To use wireless network connection, complete the following procedures.

• Step1. Install the wireless LAN configuration program (PROSet).
• Step2. Configure wireless network settings through the wireless LAN
configuration program.
Step 1. Installing the wireless LAN configuration program (PROSet)
You can install the wireless LAN client administrator program following the
instruction displayed automatically when you insert the system software CD. Insert the
system software CD into the CD-ROM drive, and install the wireless LAN
Step 2. Using the wireless LAN configuration program (PROSet)
Double-click the wireless LAN program ( ) icon on the taskbar.

(Or, click Start > All Programs > Intel PROSet Wireless > Intel PROSet Wireless.)
In some languages, some buttons on the window may not be displayed. If this
is the case, resize the window to use the program.
Configure wireless network settings in PROSet following the procedures below.

To connect to an Access Point:
To connect to an access point or existing computer-to-computer (Ad Hoc) network,
refer to the following procedures. (To create a new computer-to-computer network,
refer to the following "To create computer-to-computer (Ad Hoc) network" section.)
1. In Available Networks, click on Refresh.

2. Select the name of desired access point or computer-to-computer network to
connect from the searched available networks list, and click Configure.
If your desired network does not appear, click Refresh.
An access point is represented by the ( ) icon, and a computer-to-computer

network is represented by the ( ) icon. An ( ) icon is displayed in front of
an access point or a computer-to-computer network with configured security
settings.
3. Enter Profile Name and click Next.

4. In the Search Security Settings window, the wireless network security search
message will appear. Click Next.
5. Enter the network authentication, data encryption (WEP), encryption level,
key index, and wireless security password configured for the target access point
or computer-to-computer network in the Security Settings window, and click
Next.
The network authentication, data encryption (WEP), key index, and password
of a access point are configured in the access point management program.
For information on the security information, check the security settings of the
access point or ask your wireless network administrator.
To connect to an existing computer-to-computer (Ad Hoc) network, enter the

password configured when creating the computer-to-computer network for the
first time. You do not need to enter network authentication or key index.
Security Settings
- Network authentication: The network authentication option includes Open
System and Shared Key. When you select Open System, no authentication is
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applied (however, encryption is supported). When you select Shared Key, a
WEP key is used for authentication. The default setting is Open System.
- Data encryption (WEP): The IEEE 802.11 WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy)
standard defines two levels of encryption, a 64-bit key (this is sometimes
represented by 40bits) and a 128-bit key.
- Key index: Select the current encryption key index used by the access point
out of 1 to 4.
- To use encryption key: Click Use pass phrase to activate, and enter 5 (for
64-bit) or 13 (for 128-bit) alphanumeric characters (represented by 0-9, a-z, or
A-Z).
6. The Done window appears, click OK.
When a wireless connection to an access point is established, the connection icon ( )

appears in front of the name of the connected profile.
To create a computer-to-computer (Ad Hoc) network:

To create a new computer-to-computer (Ad Hoc) network or to connect to a hidden
access point (Stealth/Closed Mode), refer to the following procedures.
A hidden access point is an access point that exists, but is configured not to
be detected by the scan operation to prevent access attempts from
unauthorized users.
1. In Profiles, click on Add.

2. Enter Profile Name and Network name (SSID), select Operating Mode, then
click Next.
What is a network name (SSID)?

Network name (SSID) is a name that a wireless adapter uses for identifying
connection. Enter the name of computer-to-computer network to create (e.g.,
samsung) or the name of access point to connect. The network name
identifies cases. (capital and lowercase) For the name of access point, check
the settings of the access point, or ask your wireless network administrator.
Operating Mode:
- Network (Infrastructure) - Connect to an Access Point : Select to
connect to an access point.
- Device to device (Ad hoc) - Connect directly to other computers : Select
to create a computer-to-computer (Ad Hoc) network.

3. Configure password setting to be used for computer-to-computer network
connection in the Security Settings window.
To connect to an access point, enter the network authentication, data encryption
(WEP), encryption level, key index, and wireless security password configured
in the access point.
It is recommended to configure data encryption for security purposes when

creating a computer-to-computer network connection profile. For more
information on security settings refer to the security settings in Connecting to
AP or Help.
When you are creating a computer-to-computer network connection profile,

the network authentication setting is disabled.
4. When a profile creation is completed, the new created profile appears in the
profiles list. Select corresponding profile, and click Connect to connect to the
created profile.
When a wireless connection to the created profile is established, the connection

icon ( ) appears in front of the name of the connected profile.
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Using Network Services
While the computer is connected to the network, you can use network services to share
files, folders, and printers.
Network services are provided for the computers that are connected to the
network through wired or wireless network connections. For details, see
“Connecting Through a Wired LAN” on page 63 and see “Connecting Through
a Wireless LAN (Option)” on page 70.
Sharing files or folders

This section describes how to share files and folders between computers connected to
the network.
To share files, complete the following procedures:

• Step 1. Configuring the sharing of files and folders on a computer.
• Step 2. Accessing shared files and folders from another computer.
When a file or folder is shared, anyone connected to the network can open and
delete the shared file or folder.
Configure a file sharing network only when the network is secure, and do not
share important data.

Step 1. Configuring Sharing
1. Right-click the target file or folder to share in My Computer, and select Sharing
and Security.
2. Click 'IF you understand the security risks but want to share files without running
the wizard, click here'.
It has the same security effect as that of the 'Network Setup Wizard'.
This screen does not appear if Internet Sharing Network Wizard has been
installed in the computer-to-computer wireless network environment.
3. Select 'Just enable file sharing', and click OK.

4. In the 'Network sharing and security' field, select 'Share this folder on the network',
enter the share name, and click OK.
Be cautious when selecting 'Allow network users to change my files' since

other network users can change the files in the shared folder.
The file and folder sharing configuration has been completed.
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Step 2. Using Shared Files or Folders
This section describes how to access shared files or folders if your computer is a
member of the same workgroup.
1. Double-Click My Network Places of desktop under Other Places.

2. Click 'View workgroup computers', and click the desired computer to access the
shared file.
If your computer is a member of another workgroup:

1. Click Other Places > Microsoft Windows Network.
2. Click the desired workgroup.
3. Click the desired computer to display the shared files or folders.
Sharing Printers
This section describes how to share a printer between computers connected to a
network.
To share a printer, complete the following procedures:

• Step 1. Configure printer sharing in the computer connected to the printer.
• Step 2. Add and use the shared printer in other computers on the network.

Step 1. Configuring Printer Sharing
1. From the computer connected to the printer, click Start > Printers and Faxes.
2. Right-click the printer you want to share, and click Sharing.
3. Select 'Share this printer', enter a share name for the shared printer, and click OK.
4. In the Printers and Faxes window, you will find the printer icon has been changed
to another icon on a hand.
Step 2. Adding and Using a Shared Printer.
1. From a different computer that wants to use the shared printer, click Start >
Printers and Faxes.
2. Click Add a printer.
3. In the Add Printer Wizard, click Next.
4. Select 'A network printer, or a printer attached to another computer', and click
Next.
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5. Select 'Browse for a printer', and click Next.
6. Select the workgroup or computer, select the desired printer, and click Next.
If you cannot find the desired printer, try again after a while.
7. Read the warning about a shared printer, and click Yes to install the shared printer.
8. Select Yes for 'Do you want to use this printer as a default printer?', and click Next.
9. Click Finish.
10. When the printer sharing configuration has been completed, the shared printer
appears in the Printers and Faxes window.
Now you can print using the shared printer even if your computer is not directly
connected to a printer.

Using Bluetooth Devices (Optional)
You can transfer files between Bluetooth devices, use the Internet, and construct a
Personal Area Network. In addition, you can use a wireless keyboard, wireless mouse,
and a wireless printer that have the Bluetooth function.
You can only use the Bluetooth communication function between devices
(computers, mobile phones, PDAs, printers, etc.) which support Bluetooth.
The Bluetooth function is provided through the Bluetooth software included in
Microsoft Windows XP SP2.
Bluetooth Device Help

For more detailed procedures on using the Bluetooth function, click Start >
Help and Support > Network and the Web > Networking > Wireless
networking > Bluetooth devices, and view the descriptions.
The following functions are provided by the Bluetooth

software.
• Transferring files
You can transfer files between Bluetooth devices such as computers, mobile
phones, PDAs (Personal Digital Assistant), etc.
For more detailed procedures on transferring files, refer to “Send and Receive
files to/from a Bluetooth device” of the Bluetooth On-line help.
• Using the Internet via a mobile phone
You can connect to the Internet through your mobile phone after connecting it
to a computer which is connected to the Internet.
For more detailed procedures on using the Internet, refer to “Install a Bluetooth
mobile phone” and “Create a Bluetooth connection to the Internet using a
Bluetooth mobile phone” of the Bluetooth On-line help.
• Using a wireless keyboard and mouse
You can use a wireless keyboard and mouse which have the Bluetooth function.
For more detailed procedures on using a wireless keyboard and mouse, refer to
“Install a Bluetooth keyboard” and “Install a Bluetooth mouse” of the
Bluetooth On-line help.
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• Using a wireless printer
You can use a wireless printer if the printer supports Bluetooth HCRP
(Hardcopy Cable Replacement Profile).
For more detailed procedures on using a wireless printer, refer to “Install a
Bluetooth printer” of the Bluetooth On-line help.
• Using a Personal Area Network
You can exchange files between computers by connecting to the shared folder
of another computer via a Personal Area Network.
For more detailed procedures on using the Personal Area Network, refer to “Join
a personal area network”, “Provide a name for your computer on a personal area
network” and “Bluetooth personal area networking overview” of the Bluetooth
On-line help.
• Sharing data with a Palm Hand-held PC or a Pocket PC
You can transfer data to and from a Palm Hand-held PC or Pocket PC.
For more detailed procedures on sharing data, refer to “Installing a Palm
handheld computer using Bluetooth technology” and “Installing a Pocket PC
using Bluetooth technology” of the Bluetooth On-line help.
Precautions
• Please do not send files larger than 60MB when transferring files through a File
Transfer Function or Personal Area Network. Sending a file larger than 60MB
may fail due to an unstable Bluetooth connection.
• When using the Personal Area Network function, other computers may not
appear in My Network Places. If you cannot see other computers after 5
minutes, click “Start > Search > Computers or people” and enter the name of a
computer and search for it.
For procedures to view the name of your computer, refer to “Provide a name for
your computer on a personal area network” of the Bluetooth On-line help.

Customizing Your Computer
Using System Setup

The System Setup (BIOS) program enables you to configure your computer hardware
and set security and power-savings options. The settings you choose are stored in
battery-maintained CMOS memory that saves the information even when the
computer’s power is turned off. When your computer is turned back on, it is configured
with the values found in this memory.
Run System Setup if you get a message prompting you to run the program. You may
also want to run System Setup, particularly the first time you use your computer, to set
the time and date, use security or power-management features, or alter the settings of
other features.
BIOS Caution:
If you are not familiar with BIOS setup and what the parameters mean, seek
help from a person who is knowledgeable. Incorrect settings may cause your
system to malfunction or "Crash”.
Your computer’s version of System Setup may not include all the fields listed
here or may include additional fields. Field names and order of appearance
can vary according to the version of the BIOS (basic input/output system) on
your computer.
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Starting System Setup
To start System Setup, turn on your computer and then press <F2> and hold until the
System Setup screen appears.
Table 2. System Setup Menus

Menu Function
Main Changes the basic system.
Advanced Configures advanced features on your computer.
Security Enables security features, including passwords.
Boot Specifies the order of boot devices and configures boot
features.
Exit Specifies how to exit System Setup.
To open the menu you need to use, use the left or right arrow keys to select the menu
name.
Table 3. System Setup Navigation Keys

Navigation Key Function
<F1> Displays the General Help window.
<Esc> Exits the current menu.
< > or < > Moves the cursor up and down between fields.
< > or < > Selects different menus. Pressing the <Esc>key at the Main
menu brings you to the Exit menu.
<F5> Scrolls backwards through the options for the highlighted field.
<F6> Scrolls forward through the options for the highlighted field.
<F9> Sets the parameters for the current menu to their default values.
<F10> Save changes and exit system setup.
<Enter> Executes commands or opens a submenu.
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Changing Booting Priority
You can select the booting priority among the devices such as the hard drive, CD-ROM
drive, etc. The following example describes how to configure the hard drive as the first
booting device when the CD-ROM drive is configured as the first booting device by
default.
1. Select the Boot menu in System Setup.

2. Press <Enter> on Boot Device Priority item.
3. Use < > key to move to the Hard Drive item, and press <F6> until it is at the
very top.
4. Press <F10> to save the changed configuration, and exit System Setup.
Now you can boot the system with the hard disk drive as the first booting device.
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Configuring the Password
Setting the Supervisor Password

By configuring a supervisor password, you can restrict system access to authorized
users only.
Do not lose or forget your password. If you have forgotten your password,
contact the Samsung service center.
1. Select the Security menu in the System Setup. To enter System Setup, see “Starting
System Setup” on page 91.
2. On the Set Supervisor Password item, press <Enter>.
3. Enter a password, press <Enter>, re-enter the password for confirmation, and
press <Enter> again.
4. When a message confirming the password configuration appears in the [Setup
Notice] window, press <Enter>.
Setting the User Password

You can configure user passwords so that other users can use the system.
Before configuring a user password, a supervisor password must have been

configured.
Users can start the system with their user password, but cannot enter into the
System Setup.
Deactivating the supervisor password also deactivates the user password.
On the Set User Password item, press <Enter>, and complete step 3-4 of "Setting the
Supervisor Password".

Activating the Booting Password
Before activating the booting password, the supervisor password must have
been configured.
Set the Password on boot option to [Enabled].

From now on, system booting will not proceed without the password.
Deactivating the Password

1. On the password to delete, press <Enter>. (e.g. supervisor password)
2. Enter the current configured password, and press <Enter>.
3. Leave the 'Enter New Password' and 'Confirm New Password' field empty, and
press <Enter> to deactivate the password.
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Configuring Resolution and Color Depth
Screen resolution is the number of pixels displayed on the screen. High resolution
makes the overall screen area large, although individual items appear small. Color
quality is determined by the number of bits used to represent a pixel on the screen. High
color quality displays more number of colours on your screen.
1. Select Start > Control Panel > Appearance and Themes > Change the screen
resolution.
2. Make changes on the Settings tab of the [Display Properties] dialog box.
You can view the graphics

chipset.
To change your screen To change the number of
resolution, move the slider colors displayed on a
to select an appropriate monitor, select an
resolution. appropriate colour quality.
The Graphics Chipset

- For X25 / X50 models, an ATI Graphics Chipset is installed.
- For X20 model, either an ATI or Intel Graphics Chipset is installed. You can
view the installed graphics chipset in the Display Properties window.
. ATI Graphics Chipset : ATI MOBILITY RADEON X300/X600 Chipset
or ATI MOBILITY RADEON Graphic Chipset
. Intel Graphics Chipset : Mobile Intel(R) 915GM Express Chipset

3. When you have completed configuration, click Apply.
For XGA models, configuring the screen resolution to 1024x768, and the
colour quality to Highest (32 bit) is recommended.
For SXGA+ models, configuring the screen resolution to 1400x1050, and the
For UXGA models, configuring the screen resolution to 1600x1200, and the
For 15.4" WXGA models, configuring the screen resolution to 1280x800, and
the colour quality to Highest (32 bit) is recommended.
For 15.4" WSXGA+ models, configuring the screen resolution to 1680x1050,
and the colour quality to Highest (32 bit) is recommended.
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Using External Display Devices(ATI Chipset model, (p 95))
Using external display devices such as monitors, projectors, TVs, etc allows you to
view screen images alternatively or simultaneously on each device. Additionally, you
can extend the screen onto two display devices to use a larger workspace. Using
external display devices is especially useful when you are giving a presentation or
watching a movie through your TV.
Switching Display Devices Using the Shortcut Key

You can watch the screen through either the LCD or an external display device, or you
can even watch the screen through both the LCD and an external display device
simultaneously.
1. Connect the external display device (e.g. a monitor or a projector) to the

corresponding port of the system. To connect a TV, connect the TV to the TV
output port of the system.
Connecting to a TV
To connect to a TV, connect the TV-Out port of the system and the S-Video
port of the TV with the S-Video cable. (The cable is not included and needs to
be purchased additionally.)
Connect to a DTV
To connect to a DTV, connect the TV-Out port of the system and the
Component port of the TV output using the Dongle cable and the Component
cable (the Dongle cable is not included and needs to be purchased
additionally).
Connect the Dongle cable to the TV-Out port of the system and the
Component cable.
Dongle cable - The Dongle cable is not
included and needs to be purchased
additionally.
For X25 / X50 models, the configuration needs to be changed as follows after
connecting the cable.
1. Click Start > Control Panel > Appearance and Themes > Display

2. Click the Settings tab > Advanced
3. Click the Display tab.
4. Select YPbPr On/Off.
YPbPr On/Off
YPbPr
5. Click Apply.
6. Click YPbPr.
7. Select the appropriate TV type in the YPbPr Properties window and Click
Apply.
2. Press the <Fn>+<F4/ > keys. Provided that an external display device is
connected, the display option changes in LCD > CRT > LCD+CRT order
whenever the <Fn>+<F4/ > keys are pressed.
Provided that multiple external display devices are connected, the display
order is LCD > CRT > TV > LCD+CRT > LCD+TV > LCD whenever the
<Fn>+<F4 / > keys are pressed.
In the DOS environment, the screen is output to LCD and CRT in this
sequence. The TV function is not supported. In full screen DOS mode of
Windows, you cannot use the hot keys.
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Using Dual View to View Extended Screen
You can expand the screen into two display devices and work conveniently in separate
workspaces.
In Dual View mode, you can select the screen resolution and colour quality for each
display device, as if there were two separate graphics cards.

output port of the system.(”Connecting to a TV” (p97))
2. Press touchpad right button on the desktop, click Properties, and then click the
Settings tab.
3. Click the monitor '2' icon, select the 'Extend my Windows desktop onto this
monitor' check box, and then click Apply.
4. When the configuration is complete, click Identify on the left side of

Troubleshoot. The primary display device(the LCD) is indicated as '1', and the

secondary display device is indicated as '2'. Now you can view the screen through
two monitors.
1 : Primary 2 : Secondary
When you use Dual View, configuring the LCD as the 'Primary' monitor is
recommended.
If the screen of the secondary display device is displayed at 640x480 pixels,

with 256 colours, change the settings to the desired screen resolution and
colour quality in the [Display Properties] dialog box.
Deactivating Dual View Mode

Click the monitor '2' icon, clear the 'Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor'
check box, and then click Apply.
To move a window between display devices in Dual View mode

Click the title bar of the window in the primary display device (1, the LCD), and
drag it to the secondary display device (2). The window is moved to the
secondary display device.
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Using External Display Devices(Intel Chipset mode, (p 95))
Using external display devices such as monitor or projector, you can view the screen
images alternatively or simultaneously. You can extend the screen into two display
devices to use larger workspace.
Using external display devices would be especially useful when you are giving
presentations or watching a video file.

output port of the system.(”Connecting to a TV” (p97))
2. Right-click on the desktop, and select Graphics Options > Graphics Properties.
3. On the Devices tab, select your desired display device, and click OK. (The
displayed device list is determined by the currently connected devices.)
Monitor Displays on an external device such as monitor or a projector.

TV You can only view the screen on the TV.
Notebook Displays on the notebook LCD only.
Intel(R) Dual Displays the same screen on the notebook LCD, and an external device such as
Display Clone monitor or projector.
Extended Extends the screen into the notebook LCD and an external device such as monitor or
Desktop projector to use a 2 times larger workerspace.

To switch display devices using shortcut key
You can switch display devices easily by pressing <Fn>+<F4/ > shortcut
key.
Provided that multiple external display devices are connected, the display
order is LCD > CRT > TV > LCD+CRT > LCD+TV > LCD whenever the
<Fn>+<F4 / > keys are pressed.
You cannot use the <Fn>+<F4/ > shortcut key in the full screen mode DOS
prompt.
To change display devices easily

Right-click on the desktop, and select Graphics Options > Output To to change
the current display device easily.
To change the screen resolution and color quality

If the screen does not appear clearly, please try to change the screen
resolution and colour quality. In the figure of step 3, select a device, and
configure the color, screen area, and refresh rate.
When using an LCD and a wide monitor, the LCD and monitor screen sizes
may differ. To make them the same size, select ‘Apply the same settings to the
2 monitors’.
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System Management
Using Power Management Options

Your computer includes Power Management options that can help the battery charge
last longer and extend the life of the battery. Power-management options will slow
down or shut off system components when the components are not being used.
Power management may slow down system performance. Your computer runs fastest
with the power cord attached, whereby power management is disabled.
In the next sections, basic and advanced methods of power management will be
discussed.
Basic Power Management Schemes

This section discusses the basic schemes of power management when the computer is
operating on battery power or using AC power.
Standby vs. Hibernation

Hibernation is a state where the contents of memory are stored in a special file
on the hard disk, and Standby simply keeps a small holding current through
the memory to keep the data. You are more likely to sustain loss of data in
Standby mode so it is recommended to save all open files before entering
Standby.
Changing Devices:
Do not change PC Cards while in standby or hibernate modes.
To enter the power management window complete the following:

1. Click Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance.
2. Click icon to display the Power Options Properties window.
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3. Click the Power Schemes tab to display the basic power management options.
By default, the power scheme is
configured to SAMSUNG mode.
SAMSUNG mode extends the battery
life and optimizes the Intel Speedstep
function. Since the CPU power
consumption is automatically
optimized to conserve power when
the computer is operating on battery
power, an application may be
executed slower than when it is
operating on AC power.To use
SAMSUNG mode after reinstalling
Windows, install the PowerCFG
program using the system software
CD.
4. Select the time that you wish each of the following actions to occur in Battery and
AC power mode.
• Turn off monitor
• Turn off hard disks
• System standby
• System hibernates
Turning off the monitor and HDDs will save a substantial amount of battery power,
therefore when in battery only mode select the shortest time practical.
You can schedule your system for shutdown, hibernation or standby modes by
clicking System > Computer Scheduling of the EasyBox program (p37).
Hibernate Mode (Power Management or Manual Method)

When hibernation is used, your computer turns off and when you power up again,
everything is restored exactly as you left it—including programs and documents
you may not have saved or closed. Everything in memory gets saved to the HDD,
and the monitor and hard disk get turned off.
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If You Reinstall Windows:
You should re-establish hibernate in power options by opening Power
Options Properties window and click on the Hibernate tab then click
“Enable Hibernation”.
Hibernate Tab
Frequent Interruptions:
If you experience frequent interruptions, you might also consider putting your
computer into automatic hibernation after a specified number of minutes using
the power management options.
Standby Mode (Power Management or Manual Method)

Standby is used mainly for conserving battery power in your notebook computer. It
also gives you the benefit of getting right back to your work without waiting for the
computer to restart. Standby turns off your monitor and hard disks, placing your entire
system in a low-power state. When you return to your computer, restores your desktop
exactly as you left it. It is recommended that you do not enter standby mode with less
than 20% battery power.
5. Click OK to set your power management options and close the window.
Rest Key:
The manual <Fn+Esc/ > key combination will not activate Standby or
Hibernate modes while you are playing a multimedia program or have an
active USB device connected.

Advanced Power Management Schemes
This section discusses the advanced power management schemes. There are two
buttons that you can use to manually conserve power.
To enter the power management window complete the following:

1. Click Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance.
2. Click icon to display the Power Options Properties window.
3. Click the Advanced tab to display the advanced power management options.
Advanced Tab
Power & Sleep Button

Programming Windows
4. Select the mode (Do nothing/Ask me what to do/Standby/Hibernate/Shut

down) assigned to the Power button and/or Rest <Esc/ > key. Also select the
action (Do nothing/Standby/Hibernate) associated with closing the computer
lid.
The “Rest” key is assigned to the <Fn+Esc/ > key combination. See ”Basic
Power Management Schemes” on page 103 for a better understanding of
Standby and Hibernate modes.
5. Click OK to set your power management options and close the window.
You can return to normal operation after you have used one of the “Power
Management” buttons by quickly pushing and releasing the Power button.
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Using the Battery
Please refer to the following instructions when running the computer on battery power
without connecting the AC power.
Please read the instructions on the battery before use.

Please refer to the system operation environment (p149) of this manual and
operate and store the battery at room temperature.
Ejecting and Attaching Battery

1. Shutdown the system and close LCD.
2. Put the computer upside down on a flat surface.
3. Pull the two battery latches outward.( ), then remove the battery.
4. To install the battery again, slide the battery into the system as below. The battery
latches move inward, and fix the battery automatically.

Monitoring the Battery Charge
You can view the battery charge status by completing the following procedures.
To use the shortcut key to view

Press the <Fn>+<F2/ > key combination on the keyboard and then the current power
source and the current remaining battery charge are displayed at the top left of the
screen.
To view on the battery

Click the PUSH button on the battery. The remaining battery charge (%) will be
displayed.
Push button
To view through the Control Panel

Select Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power Option >
Power Measure tab.Then you can view the current power source and the current
remaining battery charge.
Power Supply Status
Remaining Battery Charge
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Using the battery
Battery is an expendable supply, so when you use it for a long time, the
capacity/battery life is shortened. If the battery life is reduced to under half of
the initial time, we recommend that you purchase a new battery to use.
Battery Warning
You will hear an alarm when the remaining battery charge is under 10%.
Connect the power cable or turn off the computer and install a fully charged
battery.
When the remaining battery charge is under 3%, the computer automatically
saves current work and turns off. This may be different according to the
settings in Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power
Options > Alarms tab.
Using the Battery Manager

Using the Battery Manager program, you can change the configuration of the LCD
brightness, the sleep timer and system devices, and can extend the battery usage time
to maximum.
Click on Start > All Programs > Samsung > Samsung Battery Manager >
Samsung Battery Manager.
Change Mode
You can only change the
detailed configuration in
Custom Mode.
Power Saving
Effects
• Maximum Battery Saving Mode : This mode extends the battery usage time
to maximum. This may degrade the performance of the system.
• Normal Mode : This mode extends the battery usage time to normal.

• Maximum Performance Mode : This mode provides maximum system
performance at the cost of the battery. Therefore, the battery usage time may be
reduced in this mode.
• Custom Mode : In this mode, a user can configure a detailed configuration to
save the battery usage time. A user can adjust the LCD brightness, select the
time before the system sleeps, select the screen color quality and select the
graphics mode. A user can also turn the wireless LAN function on and off.
The Screen Color Quality, Graphics Mode and Wireless LAN in the Detailed
Configuration represent the current configuration. Selecting the Set button
applies the configuration even without pressing the 'OK' or 'Apply' button.
Controlling the LCD Brightness

If you restart the system after changing the LCD Brightness in Custom Mode,
the LCD brightness is changed to its default value. To keep the brightness
value configured in Custom Mode, configure the [Brightness Control Mode]
item to 'User Control' in the [Boot] menu of the System Setup. (See P. 6-2.)
If it is configured to [Auto], the LCD brightness is changed to level 8 when the
power is supplied by the AC adapter, or to level 1 when the power is supplied
by the battery according to the default brightness values.
Power Saving Effect

This shows the battery usage time after changing the system configuration in
10 levels for Maximum Battery Saving Mode and in 5 levels for Maximum
Performance Mode.
When Running a Game or Multimedia Application

A game or multimedia application may not work smoothly in Maximum Battery
Saving Mode. It is recommended selecting at least Normal Mode in this case.
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Battery Calibration
Calibrating your battery once a month is one of the recommended methods of
increasing your computer’s battery life. To calibrate the battery complete the following
steps:
Calibration Notes:
You should start the battery calibration process with a fully charged battery,
battery status LED is green. The power meter may not show 100%.
Before you commence the battery calibration process you should fully charge,
then fully discharge and finally fully recharge the battery again.
1. Disconnect the AC power adapter after turning off the system.

2. Restart your computer and press <F2> to enter BIOS setup.
3. Using the arrow keys, highlight Smart Battery Calibration in the Boot menu.
4. Press <Enter> to start calibration process. The calibration usually takes 3 to 5
hours depending on the current battery charge.
5. When the calibration process is complete, recharge the battery fully.

Upgrading Memory
This computer has one or more 128 MB or 256 MB memory module(s). Two memory
module sockets are provided so that you can replace memory or install an additional
memory module.
Removing the memory module
Before removing/replacing the memory module, turn the system off

completely. Do not replace the memory module when the system is in
Standby/Hibernate mode.
1. Using a screwdriver, open the memory module compartment cover on the bottom
of the computer.
screw
2. Push the memory module tabs outward to pop the memory module upwards.
Carefully pull the module out at an angle of about 30°.
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Adding a memory module
1. Align the new memory module connectors accordingly and slide it into the slot at
a 30° angle.
Ensure the notch on the memory module corresponds with the notch on the
socket.
2. Push the memory module in until the module clicks into place. If the memory
module is not fixed completely, gently push the memory down while pressing the
memory module tabs outward.
3. Close and fix the memory module compartment cover using a screwdriver.

Using the Security Lock Port
The security lock is a device used to physically 'fix' the system when using it in a public
place. The locking device needs to be purchased separately. The shape and methods of
use may differ depending on the manufacturer. Please refer to the manual provided
with the security lock for proper use.
1. Connect a security lock cable to a fixed object.

2. While holding the security lock port lever to the left, connect the cable to the
security lock port.
Any damage to the machine caused by using a locking / security device is not
covered under warranty.
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Tips for Using Your Computer
The following information helps you avoid potential problems as you use your
computer:
Do not try to disassemble your computer. Opening the system chassis voids
your warranty. Only an authorised manufacturer service center can replace or
add any parts inside the chassis.
• Follow all the instructions and cautions in your computer user documentation.
• The LCD has a polarized surface and can be damaged easily. To prevent
damage, avoid touching the screen.
• Use only approved AC adapters, auto adapters, memory modules and other
options.
• Because a notebook computer is small and has restricted air flow around
components, it is more likely to overheat than a desktop computer. A fan inside
your computer runs when needed to help eliminate heat. Make sure the fan vent
on the left side of your computer is not blocked when you use the computer.
Occasionally check the vents and remove any accumulated dust on the outside.
• Avoid using or storing the computer in extremely hot or cold areas, such as a
car on a hot day. Keep the computer away from heaters and out of direct
sunlight. Exposure to excessive heat may damage computer components. If you
have left your computer in a hot place, let it cool down slowly to room
temperature (with the LCD panel open) before using it.
• Do not remove the memory-module compartment door, or try to install a
memory module when the computer is on.
• Set up your computer work area to avoid physical strain. Sit with your back
straight and supported by your chair. Adjust your chair or work table so that
your arms and wrists can remain in a relaxed position, parallel with the floor.
Avoid bending or twisting your wrists as you work. Your hands should “float”
slightly above the keyboard. Refer to a book on office ergonomics for more
information on setting up your work area.
• Take frequent breaks from working at the computer to rest your eyes and
stretch your muscles.
• Remember to save your data files frequently and to make backup copies of your
files.

Travelling with Your Computer
Air Travel
If you are travelling by air, follow these tips:
• Take the computer with you as carry-on luggage. Do not check the computer
with your baggage.
• Allow the computer and disks to go through the X-ray security devices. Do not
hand-carry disks through the walk-through metal detectors, which can cause
loss of data.
• Be prepared to turn off the computer during take off and landing.
Handling Spills
Do not spill anything on your computer. The best way to avoid spills is to avoid eating
and drinking around your computer. If you do spill something on your computer, turn
off your computer, unplug it immediately, and do the following:
• If you spill liquid on the keyboard, drain as much of the liquid from the
keyboard as possible. Be careful not to let the liquid drip onto the LCD panel.
Allow the system to dry for several days before trying to use it.
• If you spill liquid on an external keyboard or keypad, unplug it and drain as
much of the liquid as possible. Allow the keyboard to sit at room temperature
for a full day before trying to use it.
Sweet liquids leave a sticky residue that may jam the keyboard despite your
efforts to dry it.
• If you spill liquid on the LCD panel, clean it immediately with a soft cloth and
denatured alcohol or a proprietary LCD screen cleaner. Do not use water,
window cleaner, acetone, aromatic solvent, or dry, rough towels to clean it.
Some liquids damage the polarized LCD screen. If your screen is damaged,
contact your authorized manufacturer’s service center for a replacement.
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Storing the Computer for Long Periods
If you will not be using the computer for a long period of time (a month or more), you
should discharge the battery completely then remove the battery from the computer.
This extends the life of the battery.

Troubleshooting
Complete the following in the order presented until your system is functioning
properly. If all of the steps below fail then contact your local reseller for assistance.
Questions and Answers

Please see “Questions and Answers” on page 119 for assistance in correcting any
computer operational problems.
Check the Connections

Verify all of the power and peripheral cables are securely plugged into their sockets
and that your system and power supply is on.
Norton AntiVirus
Run Norton AntiVirus to ensure a virus is not affecting your computer.
To run Norton AntiVirus proceed as follows:
Click Start > All Programs > Norton AntiVirus > Norton AntiVirus 2004.
Windows Help and Support

Run Windows Help and Support to find problem that may be affecting your computer.
To run Windows Help and Support proceed as follows:
Frequently Asked Questions

To view FAQ’s on your computer, please visit www.samsungpc.com.
Reinstalling Software
If for some reason your system crashes you may corrupt your HDD, Windows
operating system and/or some of your device drivers. If this is the case, use System
Recovery CD to reinstall OS and System Software CD to reinstall the corrupt device
drivers.
System Recovery Precaution:

Before you start restoring your windows operating system insure you backup
all data on your hard drive.
Samsung is NOT responsible for any data loss.
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Questions and Answers
This section provides information on possible problems, solutions and other references
for system use.
Windows Related
Q1 The system does not shutdown properly.

A When the system does not shutdown normally, press and hold the Power button
until the system manually shuts off. If the Power-Saving Mode is configured into
the Power button, press and hold for more than 4 seconds to shut the system off.
When the system is turned on after such manual shutdown, Scandisk will run to
check errors in the system.
Q2 The system freezes during program operation

A1 There is an error with the program currently being used. Press the <Ctrl>, <Alt>,
and <Delete> keys simultaneously and click and Task in the [Windows Task
Manager] window.
A2 There is an error with the Windows OS. Reboot the system by using the Power
button.
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Display Related
Q1 The LCD screen is too dark or too bright

A Adjust the LCD screen brightness. Use the <Fn>+< >, <Fn>+< > keys.
Q2 The screen saver disturbs screen viewing during Media Player or video file
operation.
A Unselect Tools > Options > Player > Allow screen saver during playback in the
Media Player.
Q3 In DOS mode, changing the full screen DOS mode by pressing

<ALT>+<Enter> key displays a broken image for a short period.
A The DOS mode which supports 2 Byte characters such as Korean and Japanese
runs in graphic not in text mode. In this case, a broken image may be displayed
while changing the video mode settings.
Q4 In the following cases, the screen blinks or displays noise for a short time:
(Click on the Graphics related tab, change the Resolution, change the
Display Device, remove the AC Adapter, restart the system and change the
PowerPlay level.)
A This may happen while the video driver is examining the connected device.
While detecting, any connected display devices may blink or some noise may
occur.
Q5 When I connect a projector, and change the setting to display screen image
on both the LCD and the projector by pressing <Fn>+<F4 / > keys,
screen is not displayed properly.
A Press <Fn>+<F4 / > keys once again.
Q6 The desktop momentarily appears as a broken image when zooming in or

out of the Media Player screen when Media Player is running.
A Since zooming in or out of the Media Player screen changes the screen resolution,
the desktop may momentarily appear as a 'broken image' during this operation.
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Q7 A DVD or an MPEG file is only played on the LCD (ATI chipset model)
A When both the LCD and the CRT are being used simultaneously, video plays on
one of them by default.
1. Right-click over the Desktop and select Properties.
2. In the [Display Properties] window, click the Settings tab > Advanced > ATI
Overlay tab.
3. Select the Theater Mode option, and then configure the Overlay Display Mode to
'Theater Mode' or 'All The Same’ and then click on Apply. Then you can view
the video on both the LCD and CRT screens.
Q8 Pressing the <Fn>+<F2/ > keys while booting displays a red line on the
screen. (For ATI chipset models)
A Pressing the <Fn>+<F2/ > keys in the Setup screen or while booting the
system may display a red line on the screen. This is a problem that occurs while
drawing an icon on the screen and does not affect the operation of the system.
Q9 When I change the power source to the battery by removing the AC adapter
or change the display device to CRT from LCD, I sometimes see a
POWERPLAY warning message (ATI chipset models)
A The PowerPlay function is a new technology that extends the battery usage time.
PowerPlay works only when the system is operating on battery power and using
an LCD. When the PowerPlay function is disabled due to a changed operating
environment, the PowerPlay function warning message may be displayed.
Q10 I cannot see the Taskbar on the Desktop when I use a projector (ATI chipset
models)
A This happens when the projector does not support the screen resolutions of 1400
x 1050 pixels or 1680 x 1050 pixels which are supported by the 15.4" WSXGA+
LCD monitor. In this case, change the system screen resolution to 1024 x 768
pixels (recommended).
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Modem Related
Q1 I cannot hear the modem sound.

A1 Check that the telephone line is properly connected to the modem.
A2 Check that the modem driver is installed properly.

1. Click Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > System.
2. Select Hardware tab > Device Manager > Modems in the System Properties
window, and check if there is a yellow exclamation mark on the installed modem
icon. If there is, delete the modem device driver and reinstall the driver, because
the yellow exclamation mark represents a not properly installed driver.
3. If there is no yellow exclamation mark, double-click the installed modem, and
click Diagnostics tab > Query Modem in the Modem Properties window to
diagnose the modem.
No message in either of Command and Response in the Diagnostics tab means
that the modem is not operating properly.
Diagnose the modem again after restarting the system or reinstalling the driver.
(You have to exit all programs using modem in the advance of diagnostics of the
modem).
A3 Although I can make a connection with the modem, I cannot hear the dial tone
and modem connection sound. In this case check the following list:
1. Click Start > All Programs > Accessories > Entertainment > Volume Control.
2. Clear the Mute check box in the Telephone Line item.
(Depending on the sound driver, it may be displayed as another name such as
Modem, Phone, Mono. If there is no corresponding item, click Options >
Properties > Volume Control, select 'Playback', and select the 'Telephone Line'
under the 'Display the following volume controls'. Click OK.)
Q2 I cannot make a call using an extension line.

A In general, the dial tone of a PBX or a digital phone switching system is not a
continuous one, unlike that of a trunk line.
Therefore, the modem may not make a call because the modem mistakes the dial
tone from a PBX or a digital phone switching system as a busy tone.
In this case, complete the following procedures.
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- Using an AT command
As an initialization command, use the command, ATX3.
Otherwise, enter the ATX3 command manually before making a call.
It can correct this problem by skipping the dial tone check step.
- Configuring the Modem through the Control Panel
1. Click Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet Connections.
2. Under See Also, click Phone and Modem Options.
3. In the Modems tab, select the installed modem, and click Properties.
4. In the Modem tab of the Modem Properties window, clear the 'Wait for dial tone
before dialing' check box.
5. When the configuration is completed, click OK.
Q3 How do I use my modem when dialing from overseas?

A1 Check that the modem is correctly configured according to the current country.
Because the values for communication may differ according to the country, you
may not be able to connect via the modem due to an incorrect modem
configuration.
3. In the Dialing Rules tab, click Edit.
4. In the General tab in the Edit Location window, select the current country from
the Country/region radio box, specify the Area code, and click OK.
A2 Because the shape of the telephone plug may differ according to the country, you
have to purchase and use the appropriate telephone plug for that particular
country.
Q4 How do I receive a fax while the system is in power saving mode (Rest mode)
(For Windows XP and 2000)?
A To receive a fax when the system is in power saving mode, and the operating
system is Windows XP or 2000, configure the system as follows:
1. The automatic fax reception function of the fax program needs to be activated.
(For more information, refer to the corresponding fax program manual.)
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5. In the Power Management tab of the Modem Properties window, select the “With
this device, exit the computer from stand-by mode” item and then click OK.
The above setting enables the modem to turn on the system and receive a fax
when in power saving mode.
Wired LAN Related
Q1 <Wake On LAN> function
A <Wake On LAN> is a function that activates the system in rest mode when a
signal (such as ping or magic packet commands) arrives from network (wired
LAN).
To use <Wake On LAN> function:

1. Select My Network Places > View network connections from the Desktop.
2. Click the right button on the touchpad over Local Area Connection, and select
Properties.
3. Click Configure, and select Power Management tab. Select ’Allow this device to
bring the computer out of standby’, then click OK. Restart the system.
- If the system in rest mode is activated when there is no received signal, use the
system after disabling <Wake On LAN> function.
- Connecting wired LAN while using wireless LAN may not execute <Wake On
LAN> function. Configure wireless LAN to ’Disable’ to use <Wake On LAN>
function.
1. Click on My Network Place> View network connections on the Desktop.
2. Right-click over Wireless Network Connection and select Disable.
Q2 When I connected 100Mbps wired LAN and the computer exits standby/
hibernate mode, a message informing 10Mbps wired LAN connection
appears.
A When the computer exits standby/hibernate mode, restoring the network takes
about 3 seconds. When the network is restored, it operates in 100Mbps.
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Wireless LAN Related
Refer to ”Connecting Through a Wireless LAN (Option)” (p70) for the basic uses of a
wireless LAN.
Q1 The Wireless LAN device is operating properly, but I cannot connect to the
Internet or to another computer.
This is due to an incorrect configuration, or a configuration error. Check the
following check lists:
A1 If you are using a computer-to-computer (Ad Hoc) network connection, check
that the name of the configured network (SSID) is correct. The network name
(SSID) is case sensitive.
A2 If you are using a network key (encryption key), you have to use the same
network keys for an AP (Access Point) or a computer-to-computer network (Ad
Hoc). The network key of the AP is configured in the AP management program.
Ask your network administrator or AP manager for more detailed information.
A3 Check that the device driver is properly installed. If the driver is not properly
installed, you will find a yellow exclamation mark on the network icon by
clicking Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > System >
Hardware tab > Device Manager > Network adapters > Wireless LAN adapter. If
there is a yellow exclamation mark, please reinstall the device driver with the
system software CD.
A4 Referring to A2 of Q3, Check that the network bridge configuration is correct.
Q2 The signal strength is excellent, but I cannot connect to the network.

Even if the signal strength is excellent, the network connection may not operate
properly if the TCP/IP properties are not properly configured, or the network key
(encryption key) is incorrect.
A1 Check that the TCP/IP properties are configured properly. When you connect to
an AP, click the Wireless Network Connection icon on the taskbar and select the
Support tab. If the IP is not allocated properly, the IP address will be displayed
as follows (e.g. 169.254.xxx.xxx).
If the network does not provide DHCP, you have to specify the correct IP address
by asking your network administrator.
Even if the network provides DHCP, the server may not allocate an IP address to
the client properly, and the client station cannot connect to the network.
A2 Referring to A2 of Q1, check that the network key is correct.
A3 Referring to Q4, check that AP is operating properly.
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Q3 I cannot share an Internet connection.
A1 It may require some time to synchronize the computers to share an Internet
connection after the Internet connection sharing configuration is completed. If
you cannot share Internet connection even after a longer period, restart the
computer.
A2 Check if the connection between the network adapters is configured to bridge. If
there is a configured bridge connection between the network adapters through the
network configuration wizard, remove the network bridge, and reconfigure the
Internet connection sharing.
A bridge connection is created when you ran Network Setup Wizard from the
[Network Connections] window, and selected both the internal connection
adapter and another adapter in the wizard.
Q4 I cannot connect to the AP.

Check the Computer Settings
A1 Verify whether the wireless LAN function of the computer is on by doing the
following. If the wireless LAN function is off, turn it on.
- For Windows XP, verify that the wireless network connection has been set to
"Enable" in Start > Control Panel > Network Connections.
- If there is a Wireless LAN On/Off button, check if the wireless LAN button is
pressed.
A2 Verify whether the same network key (encryption key) has been entered in both
the AP and the computer.
The network key is an encryption key for encrypting data transmitted between the
AP and the computer. It is recommended setting the network key manually.
Check the AP Settings
For the AP settings, refer to the User's Guide provided by the AP manufacturer.
A3 Verify whether the environment is suitable for using a wireless LAN.
The use of a wireless LAN may be restricted according to the environment and
distance. Obstacles such as walls or doors affect the use of a wireless LAN.
Install the AP in a high and open space 50cm from the wall and far removed from
any other radio signal sources.
A4 Verify whether the AP is operating properly.
- When the AP is not operating normally, turn off the AP and after a short while
turn it on again.
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- Verify whether the AP's firmware is the most recent version. (Contact the AP
manufacturer or the place where you purchased the AP for details of the AP
firmware.)
A5 Verify whether the AP has been properly connected to the network.
Verify whether the network is operating normally by connecting the wired
network cable, which has been connected to the AP, to your computer.
A6 Check the network key settings (encryption key).
When automatic code conversion (a passphrase function) has been selected and
data communication is not functioning even with a normal wireless connection,
it is recommended entering the network key (encryption key) manually.
A7 Check the AP settings as follows. (The following is recommended for a standard
environment and thus may differ according to the specific wireless network
environment.)
- When several APs are present simultaneously, check the channel setting for
each AP. When different APs are using nearby channels, interference may occur
between electronic waves. Set the APs' channels further apart from each other.
(Ex: Ch1, Ch5, Ch9, Ch13)
- When an AP's SSID (Service Set ID) option is set to "Hide", you cannot search
for that AP on the computer. We recommend canceling the "Hide" option for an
AP. The SSID is a name for distinguishing one wireless LAN from another
wireless LAN.
- It is recommended using Long Preamble. Preamble is a signal for data
transmission synchronization. Short Preamble may be supported by some types
of APs but may cause compatibility problems.
- It is recommended using a static IP.
- Since static channel selection is more reliable than auto channel selection, it is
recommended setting a static channel.
Q5 In the Windows XP 'Available wireless networks' window, the Wireless

Network Connection is displayed as 'Not Available'.
A1 When there is a Wireless LAN button, ensure that the Wireless LAN button is
turned on.
A2 Check if there is additional program for a wireless LAN connection installed.
Windows XP supports wireless LAN connections through the Wireless Zero
Configuration (WZC) service. Therefore, an additional program for wireless
LAN connection is not required, unless the network requires a specific program.
However, installation of some wireless LAN related programs may sometimes
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disable the [View Available Wireless Networks] window supported by WZC
service. Exit the wireless LAN related program then check whether the window
is enabled.
A3 Initialize the device driver.
Click Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > System >
Hardware tab > Device Manager > Network adapters, and select the wireless
LAN adapter. Right-click the network adaptor and select 'Disable'. Then right-
click over the network adaptor and select 'Enable' after a short wait to check that
the device is operating properly.
A4 Right-click the My computer icon, and select Manage. When the Computer
Management window appears, double-click Services and Applications on the
left, and then click Services from the sub menu tree. Select the Standard tab in
the right pane, double-click Wireless Zero Configuration and check that Startup
Type is configured to Automatic, and the Service status is Started.
A5 In the case of Windows XP, click Advanced in the [Wireless Network
Connection] dialog box (see ”Connecting to an Access Point (AP)” (p71)) and
make sure that 'Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings' is
selected.
This may happen when a third-party wireless network setup program (e.g.
PROSet) other than Windows XP default program is installed. For setting up a
wireless network using the Windows XP program, this option should be selected.
Q6 When connecting to a computer-to-computer (Ad Hoc) network, I cannot

connect to another computer connected to the same computer-to-computer
network.
A1 Make sure that the security settings and network name of the computer-to-
computer (Ad Hoc) network is correct.
A2 Check the TCP/IP properties of the computers to be connected through the
computer-to-computer (Ad Hoc) network. All of the computers to be connected
through a computer-to-computer (Ad Hoc) network should be configured so that
their IP addresses are within the same subnet range.
- If the IP address is configured to DHCP (Obtain an IP address automatically) in
TCP/IP properties, IP address is configured within the same subnet range
automatically.
- If the IP address is configured to static IP in TCP/IP properties, select Use the
following IP address in the TCP/IP properties of the wireless adapter, configure
IP address:10.0.0.1~10.0.0.254, and Subnet mask: 255.255.0.0, and then try
again.
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Q7 When using a computer-to-computer (Ad Hoc) network, sometimes I cannot
search the access point.
A It may happen occasionally when you are using a computer-to-computer (Ad
Hoc) network connection. Even if you cannot find some access points, the
computer-to-computer (Ad Hoc) network is operating properly. Click Refresh to
view the latest search result.
Q8 Running Help file while running Profile Wizard in the wireless LAN
program (PROSet) makes the PROSet window white.
A It will be displayed properly when you finish the profile wizard. It dose not affect
the program operation.
Q9 The network does not operate properly when both the wireless and the wired
network connections are simultaneously configured with the same IP
address.
A You cannot use the wireless and the wired network connections using the same
IP address simultaneously. To use either the wireless or the wired network in turn
with the same IP address, you have to Disable whichever network device will not
be using in the network connection of the Control Panel.
Q10 The wireless LAN does not work properly when there is a device operating
on an adjacent frequency in the vicinity of the product.
A1 Channel interference may occur when a wireless video transceiver or a
microwave oven is being used.If you experience channel interference from other
equipment, it is recommended changing the channel to connect to the AP. For
more information about AP settings, refer to the User Manual supplied by the AP
manufacturer.
A2 IEEE802.11g equipment operates in hybrid mode when there is active
IEEE802.11b equipment. This may result in data rate degradation.
Q11 An established wireless LAN connection is disconnected after 2~3 minutes,

and the connection is not recovered.
A1 This may be caused by channel interference. Change the channel of the AP, and
reconnect.
A2 This may be caused by selecting the ’Use IEEE 802.1x network authentication’
option when IEEE 802.1x authentication is not available.
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Check the properties of the AP in the wireless network settings. If the ’Use IEEE
802.1x authentication in this network’ option is selected, deselect the option on
the Authentication tab.
For more detailed information about authentication server, ask your network
administrator.
A3 If the AP is configured to ’Use network authentication (Shared Key)’
If the AP is configured to authentication shared mode, all computers to be
connected should be configured as follows:
- If you are using Windows XP, select network authentication(shared mode) in
the wireless network settings.
Click Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet Connections > Network
Connections. Right-click the Wireless Network Connection icon, and click View
Available Wireless Networks > Advanced. In the Wireless Networks tab, select
an AP in the Available Networks field and click Configure and select ’Network
Authentication (Shared Mode).
- If you are using Windows 2000, check that the network authentication mode is
configured to Share in the security settings of the wireless LAN program
(PROSet).
For more network authentication procedures, ask your AP (Access Point)
administrator.
Q12 After PROSet is installed, The “AEGIS Protocol (IEEE 802.1x) v2.2.1.0”
appears in the [Local Area Connection Properties] window.
A The AEGIS Protocol is a security authentication protocol that is automatically
installed when PROSet is installed and does not affect the operation of other
programs.
Q13 Although I have turned the wireless LAN off using the Off Button on the
PROSet, the wireless LAN operating light is still on.
A This is normal. The Off Button for the Wireless LAN on the PROSet only turns
off the S/W and not the H/W for the Wireless LAN.
Q14 After installing the PROSet, I cannot manage the wireless network under
Windows.
A Click on "Use Microsoft Client" in the Tools menu of the PROSet program to
manage a wireless network in Windows.
To manage a wireless network in the PROSet program, click on "Use Inter
PROSet/Wireless" in the Tools menu of the PROSet program.
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Games and Programs Related
Q1 3D game is not executed, or some functions are not working.

A Change the graphic setting of the game to '2D' or 'Software Renderer', then
execute the program again.
Q2 I launched a game right after installing it, and the game is not executed.
A This problem may occur when the game is not compatible with Windows XP.
Launch the game again, and it will be executed properly.
Q3 A game runs only in small screen format.

(ATI chipset models)
A This may happen when the display settings are configured to reduced mode ('Use
Centered Output'). To view the game in full screen mode, complete the following
procedures.
1. Right-click on the desktop using the touchpad, and then select Properties.
Display tab.
3. Select the Panel item, and select ‘Extend the image to the screen size’ in the
Display Properties.
(Intel chipset models)
A1 Before launching a game, right-click over the Desktop, and select Graphics
Option >Fit to Monitor > Available.
A2 Before launching a game, configure to the Full Screen mode as follows.
1. Right-click in the video screen,
2. Click Graphics Options > Graphics Properties > Devices tab.
3. Click the corresponding device and then select 'Full Screen'.
4. Click OK.
Q4 While playing a 3D game, I tried to change display devices using <Fn> +

<F4/ > keys, then the system does not operate.
A When you use <Fn> + <F4 / > keys while playing a 3D game, a system error
may occur.
Do not use <Fn> + <F4 / > keys while playing a 3D game.
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Q5 <Fn+F4/ > Key combination does not work.
A While displaying video of VCD or MPEG, or the display setting is Dual View,
you cannot toggle display devices. Also the installation of NetWare Client 32
program disables the function of <Fn+F4/ >.
Q6 While playing a game, pressing the <Fn>+<F4 / >keys does not work or
the screen is not properly displayed.
A Some games and 3D application programs may change the display device
control. Therefore, pressing the <Fn>+<F4 / > keys may terminate the running
program or may display an abnormal screen.
Press the <Fn>+<F4 / > keys before launching a program and do not press
them while running the program.
Q7 Running speed of a game is too slow or fast.

A Change the setting of Power Schemes to 'Always On'.
(Click Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options >
Power Schemes tab, then configure the Power schemes field to 'Always On'.)
Q8 Pressing <Fn>+<F2/ > keys while running a game may cause abnormal
operation of the system.
A Do not press <Fn>+<F2/ > keys while a game is running, because it may cause
a system error.
Q9 Some part of a game image is not displayed or is displayed in black.

A This may happen when running a game designed for DirectX 8.1, such as NHL
2003, MVP Baseball 2003, etc.
Q10 When playing a game, the image display temporarily freezes a number of
times.
A This may happen when the PowerPlay setting is configured to ‘Optimal Battery
usage time’ or ‘Balance’.
1. Right-click over the Desktop and then select Properties.
2. In the [Display Properties] window, select the Settings tab > Advanced > ATI
POWERPLAY tab.
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3. Click the PowerPlay Settings button, and set the Plug-In, High Battery and Low
Battery sliders to ‘Optimal Performance’ and then click Apply.
A This may happen when using the DFGT function.
1. Right-click over the Desktop and select Graphics Option > Graphics Properties
> Device tab.
2. Click Notebook and click ‘Power Schemes Settings'.
3. Unselect 'Intel® Dual-Frequency Graphics Technology'.
4. Click OK.
Q11 The screen is severely interrupted in some games.(ATI chipset models)

A In 3D games, the texture data needed in 3D screen presentation are stored in the
system memory. When the system memory is not enough, the data is stored in the
hard disk and transferred to system memory when the data is needed. In some
games, the screen may be interrupted during this process.
Lower the game resolution or texture image quality.(Linage 2, Terminator 3,
Delta Force : Black Hawk Down, Medal of Honor, Battlefield 1942, etc.)
Q12 When I run 'The Sims Fun Party' game in Dual Display Clone mode, a
mouse cursor afterimage appears (Intel chipset models)
A Change the display device to LCD only, by pressing the <Fn>+<F4 / > keys
and launch the game again.
Q13 When I play multiple avi and mpg files with Mplayer2, a different screen
plays (Intel chipset models)
A This may happen when you play more than 3 video files simultaneously. Please
play only up to 2 video files at a time.
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Security Center
Q1 To change the popup window display settings when connected to the

Internet.
In the Windows XP SP2 environment, you can decide whether to display a popup
window when connected to the Internet, for user convenience and security.
A1 To display most of the popup windows when connected to the Internet:
1. Click on Internet Options in Start > Control Panel > Security Center > Manage
security settings for.
2. In the Privacy tab of Internet Properties, clear Block pop-ups.
A2 To display popup windows only from the current site when connected to the
Internet:
Place the cursor on the notification area at the bottom of the Internet address bar
and right-click to display a menu, from which you can select Temporarily Allow
Pop-ups or Always Allow Pop-ups from This Site.
A3 To display popup windows from a particular site:
2. In the Privacy tab of Internet Properties, click on Settings from Block pop-ups.
3. Enter a URL to want to allow pop-ups into Address of Web site to allow and click
on Add.
4. You will find that the entered address is added to the allowed sites list. The next
time you connect to the Web site, you will see pop-ups appearing.
When you need to re-block a permitted site, select the Web site address that you
want to block from the Allowed Sites and click on Remove.
Q2 When you connect to a Web site, you see the message, “To help protect your
security, Internet Explorer stopped this site from installing an ActiveX
control on your computer” or “This site might require the following ActiveX
control” below the address bar.
A Windows XP SP2 blocks unsigned ActiveX controls from being installed when
connected to certain Web sites for security reasons. On some Web sites that have
no ActiveX controls installed, applications are not started or do not display
properly.
In this case, to install ActiveX controls, right-click the notification area to display
a menu from which you can select Install ActiveX control.
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Q3 When you see a Windows Security Alert icon ( ) appear on the right part
of the task bar.
With the Security Center feature added, Windows XP SP2 checks the Firewall,
the automatic updates configuration and installation of virus-checking programs
to display a Windows Security Alert icon on the right part of the task bar when it
judges that the computer is vulnerable to attacks from the Internet. In this case,
check the following to install the necessary components.
A1 Set up the Windows Firewall.
When you set up the Windows Firewall, you will be protected from unauthorized
access through the Internet or the network.
1. Click on Windows Firewall in Start > Control Panel > Security Center > Manage
2. From the General tab of Windows Firewall, select ON (recommended).
3. If you want to allow a certain program or service to gain access to your computer
using the Firewall, select and check the program or service that you want to allow
access from, in the Exceptions tab of the Windows Firewall. If you want to add
a program to Programs and Services, click on Add Program and select it.
A2 Set up Windows Automatic Updates.
This automatically downloads and installs critical updates via the Internet to keep
your computer up to date.
1. Click on Automatic Updates in Start > Control Panel > Security Center > Manage
2. From general tab of Automatic Updates window, select Automatic
(recommended).
A3 Keep your computer current with the latest virus updates. (ex: Norton Antivirus)
Even when you have installed Norton AntiVirus on your computer, Windows
cannot recognize the program until you configure the settings, displaying a
Security Alert icon.
When you first use or install Norton AntiVirus for the first time, follow the
Registration Wizard steps to configure the registration settings.
To protect your computer from virus attacks with the latest updates, click on
Options to display the Norton AntiVirus Options window. From the left menu of
the window, check Run Automatic Protection to select Automatic Protection and
check Run LiveUpdate to select LiveUpdate.
A4 Two virus scanning programs on one computer may cause system conflicts.
Remove one of the programs from the system.
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A5 If Windows does not recognize the existence of an anti-virus program even when
it has been installed, your computer could be vulnerable to attacks from the
Internet. You should install an anti-virus program that your computer is able to
identify.
Check the following programs which Windows can detect and select one from
the list.
A list of anti-virus programs that Windows can detect:

-Symantec Norton Anti-Virus
-NetworkAssociates (McAfee)
-TrendMicro
-ComputerAssociates
-Panda
-Kaspersky
-Ahnlabs (AhnLab)
The list is subject to change. Visit the Web site (www.microsoft.com) regularly
to check the latest list
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Component TV Related
Q1 On a component TV, the Full Screen DOS Mode screen does not display.
A A component TV does not support the Full Screen DOS Mode screen due to an
output power problem of the TV. Please use DOS mode in a window when using
a component TV.
Q2 The colors are too blurred.

A Depending on the model of the TV or the color settings, a specific color may
dominate. Adjust the color settings of the TV.
Q3 When I watch a DVD and the resolution is higher than 540, the screen is not
displayed or an error message appears.
A The DVD international standard does not support resolutions higher than 480P.
Configure the resolution of the component output mode to lower than 480P.
Q4 How can I configure a component TV device?

A 1. Right-click over the Desktop and then select Properties.
Display tab.
3. Select the YPbPr item and click the Apply button.
4. Click the YPbPr button and select the appropriate TV type and then click the
Apply button.
A Open the Graphics Properties window according to the following procedures.
1. Right-click over the Desktop and then select Graphics Option >Graphics
Properties.
2. Select TV from the Device tab.
3. Select a resolution or type and click the Apply button.
Q5 The screen does not display on the component TV.

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A This happens when the TV does not support the component TV mode configured
in the video driver.
1. Click Display Properties > Settings > Advanced > Display tab > YPbPr button.
2. Select the relevant modes (480i, 480p, 540p, 720p,1080i,16:9) and click the
Apply button. (At this time, the mode changes to the highest of the selected
modes depending on the supported modes of the TV.)
3. Double-click the On/Off button of the YPbPr to change to the configured
mode.
4. Click the Apply button.
A This happens when the TV does not support the component TV mode configured
in the video driver.
1. Launch the Intel Graphics Properties.
2. Select TV from the Device tab, select a mode (720p,1080i) and click the Apply
button
Q6 When I am watching the screen on a TV using YPbPr, the edges of the screen
are trimmed.
A Due to the hardware limit of the current ATI video chipset, a HDTV
Underscanning function is not supported so that edges of the screen are trimmed.
The amount of edges trimmed is determined by the YPbPr mode and the TV type.
A Check that ‘Full Screen’ is selected in the Intel graphics properties. This happens
because the current Intel chipset does not support the HDTV Underscanning
function. The amount of edges trimmed is determined by the YPbPr mode and
the TV type.
Q7 I cannot change the display device to the component TV by pressing the

<Fn>+<F4 / > keys. (ATI chipset models)
A Pressing the <Fn>+<F4 / > keys does not change the display device to a
component TV because of an output power problem.
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Restoring the System
This description is only for models running Window XP.
The System Restore function allows you to restore your computer to an earlier copy
(called restore point), and restores the settings if a problem occurs.The System Restore
function is provided by Windows XP to enable the resolution of various problems
without reinstalling Windows XP completely.
You can use System Restore in the following cases.

• The system files are deleted or damaged by mistake.
• The system is unstable or a problem occurs in a device driver.
• A problem occurs after changing system files such as the registry.
• A problem occurs after installing a new program.
Creating a Restore Point

Restore points are created at predetermined times and at times of significant system
events such as when a program or a driver is installed. You can also decide when to
create your own restore points.
There has to more than 200MB of free space on the hard disk drive. If the disk
space is insufficient, a saved restore point might be deleted.
You are recommended to create a restore point when you have purchased a
new computer and before installing new programs or device drivers. Before
creating a restore point, check that the computer is operating properly.
The procedures to create your own restore point are described below.
1. Click Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > System Restore.
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2. Select "Create a restore point", and click Next.
Since changes made after the Recovery Point may not be maintained, please
back-up all necessary files to another location before performing system
recovery.
3. In the Restore point description box, type a name to identify the restore point, and
than click Create. A restore point has been created.
Returning your computer to an earlier restore point

The procedures to return your computer to an earlier restore point when a problem has
occurred are described below.
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2. Select "Restore my computer to an earlier time", and then click Next.
3. Select the desired restore date from the calendar restoration and select the desired
restore point from the list, and then click Next.
The date of the restore point is displayed in bold font.
4. Confirm the selected restore point and click Next. System Restore shuts down
Windows, and starts the restoration processes.
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5. After the restoration is complete, Windows restarts. In the [System Restore
completed] dialog, click OK.Your computer has been restored to the selected
restore point.
Undoing the last restoration

The procedures to undo a restoration are described below.
2. Select "Undo my last restoration", and then click Next.
3. Confirm the restoration information to undo, and than click Next. System Restore
shuts down Windows and starts undoing the restoration.
4. After the undo restoration is complete, Windows restarts. In the [Undo the last
restoration completed] dialog, click OK.Your computer has been restored to the
point prior to the last restoration.
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If you have reinstalled the Windows operating system, or the system and program do
not operate properly, you can re-install the driver and program using the system
software CD.
This computer is optimized for Microsoft Windows XP, therefore driver other
than the ones included in the System Software CD are not provided.
Running the system software CD

Insert the system software CD into the CD-ROM drive. The initial screen appears
automatically.
• Standard Installation: This displays a list of drivers or programs that are not
currently installed on your computer from the system software CD provided.
All necessary components are installed using the factory defaults.
• Minimum Installation: This displays the components (driver, Windows
programs, etc) that, if not installed, may cause problems with the system
performance. You can install only required components.
• Custom Installation: You can customize the installation of drivers and
programs.
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Installing drivers and programs
1. Click Standard Installation in the main window of the System Software CD.
(Standard Installation is recommended)
2. The system is scanned to display the drivers and programs that need to be installed.
3. Click OK. The drivers and programs are automatically installed as factory
defaults.
4. When done, restart the system.
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Reinstalling Windows XP
If the Windows XP does not operate properly due to an error in the system, or if you
have replaced the hard disk drive, you can reinstall Windows XP using the system
recovery CD.
With the system recovery CD, you can reinstall Windows XP only. To return
the system to the state of shipment, reinstall the device drivers and programs
with the system software CD after reinstalling Windows XP with the system
recovery CD.
Reinstalling Window may delete the data on the hard disk drive such as files,
programs, etc. In order to minimize damage from data loss, please remember
to always back up data. Samsung Electronics is not liable in the case of data
loss, please consult your warranty statement for clarification.
When you have set a booting password

You are asked to enter your booting password after restarting the system
during the Windows installation. Enter the password to continue to the next
steps.
Reinstalling Windows
Explain Standard installation option as a standard.
1. Insert the system recovery CD into the CD-ROM drive.

2. In the initial screen, click Standard Installation.
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• Standard installation: You can change the settings for partitioning, the
installation folder, etc. during the Windows installation. However, reinstalling
Windows may delete the data on the hard disk drive such as files, programs,
etc. In order to minimize damage from data loss, please remember to always
back up data.
• Quick Installation: This re-installs Windows with the user data and the system
configuration intact. The user data in the already existing Windows folders may
be preserved as the existing Windows folders are overwritten.
3. The description for the standard installation appears. Click Yes.
The installation starts, and the system will be restarted after a while.
When Quick Installation is selected,

Setup proceeds with Step 3 before automatically installing Windows. Quick
Installation overwrites the existing Windows version, so that drivers or
applications do not need to be reinstalled.
4. After the system has restarted, the message ’Press any key to boot from CD’
appears. Do not press any key at this time. After a while the partition configuration
screen appears.
To not change the partition, press <Enter>.
What is partition configuration?
Partition configuration is a function that devides the hard disk drive into one or
several partitions. Note that changing the partition deletes all of the data on the
hard disk drive.
5. Select the folder to install the Windows operating system.

To delete the previous version of Windows and install in the current folder, press
<L> on the keyboard.
If you press ESC to select another folder for the installation, new Windows
folders are created causing a risk of dual booting.
6. After the installation process copies the necessary folders for the Windows
installation, restart the system, and the message “Press any key to boot from CD”
is displayed. You do not need to enter anything. In a moment, the Windows XP
installation screen will appear to proceed with the installation.
7. When the Regional and Language Options window appears, click Next.
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8. When a window that requires your name and organization pops up, enter your
name and the organization and click Next.
In the Windows XP Professional edition, an additional window that requires the
computer name and the administrator password appears.
Enter the computer name and the administrator password and click Next.
9. When the Date and Time Settings window appears, click Next.
Setup will continue.
10. When the system restarts to display Press any key to boot from CD, do not press
any key.
When you see the Windows desktop, this means that the installation process is
completed. Remove the system recovery CD and install the device drivers and
applications from the system software CD.
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If You Cannot Run Windows
If you cannot run Windows, you have to boot the system with the system recovery CD,
and reinstall Windows. If you boot the system from the system recovery CD, you can
install Windows only with the user installation option. You cannot install with the
standard installation option.
1. Insert the system recovery CD into the CD-ROM drive and start the computer.
2. If the following message appears on the screen, press any key from the keyboard.
Press any key to boot from CD.....
This message appears only when the CD drive has booting priority. If the
message does not appear, configure the CD drive as the first booting device
referring to ”Changing Booting Priority” on page 92.
3. Do not press any key at this time. After a while the partition configuration screen
appears.
4. Select the desired file system ( format ).
To maintain the current file system, press <Enter>.
6. After the installation process copies the necessary folders for the Windows
installation, restart the system, and the message “Press any key to boot from CD”
is displayed. You do not need to enter anything. In a moment, the Windows XP
7. Follow the instructions of the Windows XP installation wizard to continue with the
installation.
8. When the installation is complete, the computer will restart.
When the system has restarted, the Press any key to boot from CD message
appears. Ignore the message.
The system boots and the Windows and Windows Registration screen appears.
Register Windows, following the instructions to finish the Windows installation.
Remove the System Recovery CD and install the device drivers and application
programs using Standard Installation from the System Software CD.
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Specifications
System Specification
The system specifications will be described below. The system specifications may
differ depending on the derived models.
X20 Model (with an Intel Graphics Chipset)

Item Specification Remarks
CPU Intel Pentium M 1.6~2.13GHz / Dothan (FSB533) Optional
Cache memory 2MB (Dothan)
Main memory 256/512/1024 MB DDR2 SDRM, 2 DDR socket Max 2GB
Main Chipset Intel 915GM (Alviso GM) / 82801FBM (ICH6-M)
Hard disk drive (HDD) 2.5", UltraDMA100, S.M.A.R.T 9.5mmH
CD drive CD-ROM, CD-RW / DVD-Rom Combo,DVD-Dual, DVD-Super Optional
Multi
Graphics Intel 915GM
Sound SoundMAX integrated Digital Audio (AC97 CODEC)
Network Interface Modem: SENS LT56ADW
Wired LAN: Broadcom 440x 10/100 Intergated Controller
Wireless LAN: 802.11g or 802.11a/g Optional
Bluetooth : Bluetooth 1.1 Optional
Memory Card Slot Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, SD(Secure Digital) Memory
Card, Supported
PCMCIA Slot Type I and II Compatible
TPM Trusted Platform Module
Ports IEEE 1394 (6 Pin), USB2.0 x 3, Microphone, Headphone, S/PDIF,
Modem(RJ-11), LAN(RJ-45), Monitor and TV Out(S-Video)
Options Docking, battery charger
Dimensions (mm) 329.8 x 274.5 x 26.4 WxDxH
LCD Panel Size 14.1” XGA, 15.0" XGA, 15.0" SXGA+, 15.0" UXGA* Optional
Weight 2.4 Kg
Battery Lithium-Ion smart battery
Operation Temperature (storage) : -5 ~ 40°C (operation) : 10 ~ 32° C
Environment Humidity (storage) : 5% ~ 90% (operation) : 20% ~ 80%
Operation Voltage 100 - 240 VAC
Frequency 50 - 60 Hz
Output Power 60W**
Output Voltage 19.0VDC
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The system specifications are subject to change without notice. For detailed system specifications, refer to the product
catalog.
*) This is a product that is currently being developed and will be sold in the near future.
**) Using the AC adapter (60W) in other models may cause a system malfunction. Please use only an AC adapter
specified in the system specification.
X20 Model (with an ATI Graphics Chipset)

Main Chipset Intel 915GM (Alviso PM) / 82801FBM (ICH6-M)
CD drive CD-ROM, CD-RW / DVD-Rom Combo,DVD-Dual, DVD-Super Optional
Multi
Graphics ATI Mobility Radeon X600, Memory : 64MB
Wired LAN: Broadcom NetLink Gigabit Ethernet
Card, Supported
Weight 2.4 Kg
Output Power 90W
catalog.
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X25 Model
CD drive CD-RW / DVD-Rom Combo
Graphics ATI Mobility Radeon X300 / X600, Memory : 64MB, 128MB
Wired LAN: Broadcom NetLink Gigabit Ethernet
Card, Supported
Fingerprint Fingerprint Utility Optional
TPM Trusted Platform Module Optional
Weight 2.4 Kg
Output Power 90W
catalog.
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X50 Model
CD drive CD-RW / DVD-Rom Combo
Graphics ATI Mobility Radeon X600, Memory : 64MB, 128MB
Wired LAN:Broadcom NetLink Gigabit Ethernet
Card, Supported
Fingerprint Fingerprint Utility Optional
Dimensions (mm) 357 x 267 x 25.9 WxDxH
LCD Panel Size 15.4” WXGA, WXGA+, WUXGA*
Weight 2.5 Kg
Output Power 90W
catalog.
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Wireless LAN Specification (Optional)
Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2200BG Network Connection
Product Specification
Item Detailed Specifications
Physical Dimensions (Width X Height) 59.75 X 44.45 mm
Specifications
operation temperature and Same as system operation
humidity
Temperature: 0°C ~ 70°C
Humidity: less than 85%
Power Specification Power Saving Mode 135 mW
Receiving Mode 0.85W
Transmission Mode 1.45W
Power 3.3V
Network Compatibility IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g
Specifications
Operating System Microsoft Windows XP, 2000
- NDIS5 Miniport Driver
Media Access Protocol CSMA/CA (Collision Avoidance) with
Acknowledgement(ACK)
Security Wired Equivalent Privacy support (WEP) 64bit/128bit
WPA*, CCX*
* This piece of equipment supports the Wi-Fi wireless LAN security standard, WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) and
CCX (Cisco Compatible eXtensions). To connect to a wireless network consisting of the WPA and CCX
certificates or PROSet may be required depending on the network settings. For information on the PROSet
installation, refer to ”Wireless Network Setup Using the Wireless LAN Setup Program” (p79). For more
information, ask your network administrator.
Radio Specifications
RF Band 2.4GHz (ISM band)
Support Channels 1~13 channel (See "Regulatory Notice for Channel Use in France".)
Device Transceiver
Standard Output Power 5 mW
Transmission Method 11b mode: DSSS
11g mode: OFDM
Transmission Rate (Mbps) * 11b mode: 11, 5.5, 2, and 1
11g mode** : 54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 9, and 6
Antenna Type Internal Antenna 2 EA (Main/Aux)
* The transmission rate may differ from the actual transmission rate.
** 11g mode is supported only when the device is connected with an IEEE802.11g device (e.g. IEEE802.11g
compatible Access Point).
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Regulatory Notice for Channel Use in France
The number of channels that can be used for wireless LAN differs from country to
country. In France however, use only 4 channels (channel 10, 11, 12, 13) when using
wireless networks.
• Standard: IEEE 802.11g

• Regulation: ETSI 300 328, CE Marked
• Channel Allocation:
– Channel 10 (2457 MHz)
Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2915ABG Network Connection

Product Specification
Item Detailed Specifications
Physical Dimensions (Width X Height) 59.75 X 44.45 mm
Specifications
operation temperature and Same as system operation
humidity
Temperature: 0°C ~ 70°C
Humidity: less than 85%
Power Specification Power Saving Mode 135 mW
Receiving Mode 0.85 W
Transmission Mode 1.45 W
Power 3.3V
Network Compatibility IEEE802.11a, IEEE802.11b, IEEE802.11g
Specifications
- NDIS5 Miniport Driver
Media Access Protocol CSMA/CA (Collision Avoidance) with
Acknowledgement(ACK)
Security Wired Equivalent Privacy support (WEP) 64bit / 128bit
WPA*, CCX*
* This piece of equipment supports the Wi-Fi wireless LAN security standard, WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) and
CCX (Cisco Compatible eXtensions). To connect to a wireless network consisting of the WPA and CCX,
certificates or PROSet may be required depending on the network settings. For driver update, visit
www.samsung.com and for information on the PROSet installation, refer to ”Wireless Network Setup Using the
Wireless LAN Setup Program” (p79). For more information, ask your network administrator.
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Radio Specifications
RF Band 2.4GHz, 5.725~5.825GHz
Support Channels 1~13 channel, 149~161 channel
(See "Regulatory Notice for Channel Use in France".)
Device Transceiver
Standard Output Power 5 mW
Transmission Method 11a mode: OFDM
11b mode: DSSS
11g mode: OFDM
Transmission Rate (Mbps) * 11a mode**
11b mode: 11, 5.5, 2, and 1
11g mode*** : 54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 9, and 6
Antenna Type Internal Antenna 2 EA (Main/Aux)
* The transmission rate may differ from the actual transmission rate.
** 11a mode is supported only when the device is connected with an IEEE802.11a device (e.g. IEEE802.11a
compatible Access Point).
***11g mode is supported only when you are connected to an IEEE 802.11g device (e.g. An Access Point
supporting IEEE 802.11g).
Regulatory Notice for Channel Use in France

The number of channels that can be used for wireless LAN differs from country to
country. In France however, use only 4 channels (channel 10, 11, 12, 13) when using
wireless networks.
• Standard: IEEE 802.11a/g

• Regulation: ETSI 300 328, CE Marked
• Channel Allocation:
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Abbreviations
A . . . . . . . . . Amperes
AC . . . . . . . . Alternating current
ACPI . . . . . . Advanced Configuration and Power management Interface
APM . . . . . . Advanced Power Management
ATA. . . . . . . AT attachment (refers to the hard-drive interface in an AT-
compatible computer)
ATAPI. . . . . AT attachment packet interface
BBS . . . . . . . Bulletin board system
BIOS . . . . . . Basic input/output system
C . . . . . . . . . Centigrade
CD . . . . . . . . Compact disc
CD-ROM . . Compact disc read-only memory
cm . . . . . . . . Centimeters
COM . . . . . . Communication (as in communication port)
CMOS . . . . . Complementary metal-oxide semiconductor
DC . . . . . . . . Direct current
DMA . . . . . . Direct memory access
DPMS . . . . . Display power-management signaling
DRAM. . . . . Dynamic random access memory
DSTN . . . . . Double layer super twist nematic
ECP . . . . . . . Extended capabilities port
EPP . . . . . . . Enhanced parallel port
g . . . . . . . . . . gram
G . . . . . . . . . Gravity
GB . . . . . . . . Gigabytes
hr . . . . . . . . . hour
Hz . . . . . . . . Hertz
IDE . . . . . . . Integrated drive electronics
I/O . . . . . . . . Input/output
IRQ . . . . . . . Interrupt request line
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ISA . . . . . . . Industry Standard Architecture
KB . . . . . . . . Kilobytes
kg . . . . . . . . . Kilograms
LAN. . . . . . . Local-area network
lb.. . . . . . . . . Pounds
LBA . . . . . . . Logical block addressing
LCD. . . . . . . Liquid-crystal display
m . . . . . . . . . Meters
mA . . . . . . . . Milliampere
mAhr . . . . . . Milliampere hour
MB. . . . . . . . Megabyte
mm . . . . . . . millimeter
MPEG . . . . . Motion Picture Experts Group
MPU . . . . . . Microprocessor unit
ms . . . . . . . . Millisecond
PDF . . . . . . . Portable document format
PC . . . . . . . . Personal computer
PCI . . . . . . . Peripheral component interconnect
PCMCIA. . . Personal Computer Memory Card International Association
POST. . . . . . Power-on self-test
PNP . . . . . . . Plug and play
PS/2 . . . . . . . Personal System/2
RAM . . . . . . Random-access memory
ROM . . . . . . Read-only memory
SVGA . . . . . Super video graphics array
TFT . . . . . . . Thin-film transistor
USB . . . . . . . Universal serial bus
V . . . . . . . . . Volt
VAC . . . . . . Voltage alternating current
VCC . . . . . . Voltage collector current
VDC . . . . . . Voltage direct current
whr . . . . . . . Watt hour
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Glossary
AC adapter
The AC (or alternating current) adapter regulates current coming into your
computer from the wall outlet. The current at the wall outlet is alternating current
and needs to be changed by the adapter to DC (direct current) before your
computer can use it for power.
ACPI
ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface)- a method for describing
hardware interfaces in terms abstract enough to allow flexible and innovative
hardware implementations and concrete enough to allow shrink-wrap OS code to
use such hardware interfaces.
BIOS
BIOS stands for basic input/output system. The BIOS is software (often called
firmware) that is independent of any operating system. It enables the computer to
communicate with the screen, keyboard, and other peripheral devices without
using programs on the hard disk.
The BIOS on your computer is flash BIOS, which means that it has been recorded
on a flash memory chip that can be updated if needed.
Boot
To start your computer. A cold boot resets the entire computer and runs through
all computer self-tests. A warm boot clears out computer memory only.
Boot disk
A disk containing operating system programs required to start your computer. A
boot disk can be a floppy disk, hard drive, or compact disc.
Byte
The basic unit of measure for computer memory. A character—such as a letter of
the alphabet—uses one byte of memory. Computer memory is often measured in
kilobytes (1,024 bytes) or megabytes (1,048,576 bytes).
Each byte is made up of eight bits. For more information on bytes and bits, see an
introductory book on computers.
Cache memory
Cache is very fast, zero-wait-state memory located between the microprocessor
and main memory. Cache reduces the average time required by the
microprocessor to get the data it needs from the main memory by storing recently
accessed data in the cache.
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CardBus
CardBus technology enables the computer to use 32-bit PC Cards. Hardware in
the computer and the Windows operating system provide support for the 32-bit
cards. The voltage of 32-bit cards (3.3 volts) is lower than that of 16-bit cards (5
volts). The 32-bit cards can transmit more data at a time than the 16-bit cards, thus
increasing their speed.
CMOS memory
CMOS (complementary metal oxide semiconductor) memory is powered by the
CMOS battery. The System Setup settings and other parameters are maintained in
CMOS memory. Even when you turn your computer off, the information in
CMOS memory is saved.
COM port
COM stands for communication. COM ports are the serial ports in your computer.
Compact Disc
A compact disc (CD).
Conventional memory
The first 640 KB of system memory. Operating systems and application programs
can directly access this memory without using memory-management software.
Disk
The device used by the computer to store and retrieve information. Disk can refer
to a floppy disk, hard disk, or RAM disk.
Disk cache
A software device that accumulates copies of recently used disk sectors in RAM.
The application program can then read these copies without accessing the disk.
This, in turn, speeds up the performance of the application.
A cache is a buffer for transferring disk sectors in and out of RAM. Data stored in
a disk cache is a copy of data already stored on the physical disk.
DMA (direct memory access)
A method of transferring data from a device to memory without having the data
pass through the microprocessor. Using DMA can speed up system performance.
DPMS
Display Power Management Signalling. Displays or monitors that comply with
this can be managed by the Power Management features found in the system
setup.
Floppy disk
A removable disk, also called floppy or diskette.
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Hard drive
Also called fixed disk. A hard drive is connected to the computer and can be
installed or removed. Data written to a hard drive remains until it is overwritten
or corrupted.
The 2.5-inch hard drive in your computer was designed for use in a notebook
computer. Because hard drives in notebook computers are smaller than those in
desktop computers, their maximum storage capacity may be less than that of
desktop hard drives. However, because of their smaller size, the drives handle
shock and vibration better than larger drives, which is important for a notebook
computer.
I/O
Input/output. Refers to peripheral devices, such as printers, that are addressed
through an I/O address.
I/O address
I/O stands for input/output. Peripheral devices, such as printers, are addressed
through the I/O port address.
IRQ (interrupt request line)
The IRQ is a hardware line that a device uses to signal the microprocessor when
the device needs the microprocessor’s services. The number of IRQs is limited by
industry standards.
LCD (liquid-crystal display)
The LCD screen on your computer differs from the display screen of a desktop
monitor. Most desktop monitors use CRT (cathode-ray tube) displays, which
work by moving an electron beam across phosphor dots on the back of the screen.
The phosphor dots light up to show the image. LCDs use a liquid-crystal solution
between two sheets of polarizing material. Electric current passing through the
liquid aligns the crystals so that light can or cannot pass through them, creating an
image.
MB (megabyte)
1,024 kilobytes.
Megabit
1,048,576 bits or about 128 kilobytes.
Operating system
A program that supervises the computer's operation, including handling I/O.
Application programs and users can request operating-system services. A user
might request operation-system services to copy files or format a disk. An
application program might use the operating system to obtain keyboard input,
write data to a file, or write data to a screen.
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PC Card
PC Card stands for personal computer card. The Personal Computer Memory
Card International Association (PCMCIA) defines the standards used to develop
all PC Cards. PC Card types include: modems, Ethernet adapters, SCSI adapters,
ATA cards, and memory cards.
PC slot
The PC slot is the hardware slot in the computer where the PC Card is placed.
Pixel
A pixel is an individual dot in a graphic displayed on your computer. The pixels
are so close together that they look as though they are connected. An LCD screen
displays thousands or millions of pixels.
Plug and Play
A plug and play operating system automatically configures computer components
to work with your system. With this type of operating system, you normally do
not need to set jumpers on devices or set memory addresses or IRQs.
RAM (random access memory)
The computer's system memory, including conventional and extended memory.
You can write to and read from RAM. Information stored in RAM is temporary,
and is erased when the system is turned off.
Refresh rate
The refresh rate is the rate at which the image on the LCD screen is rewritten to
the screen. A fast refresh rate helps keep the image from flickering.
Resolution
The resolution is the sharpness or clarity of the image on your LCD screen.
Resolution is measured by the number of pixels the computer’s screen can
display. For example, a resolution of 800 x 600 means that the screen can display
800 pixels in row and can display 600 rows. The more pixels displayed, the higher
the resolution and the better the image.
ROM (read-only memory)
Permanent computer memory dedicated to a particular function. For example, the
instructions for starting the computer when you first turn on power are contained
in ROM. You cannot write to ROM. (ROM is not the same as RAM).
Sector
Also known as disk sector. The portion of a track that is numbered and can hold
a specified number of characters (usually 512 KB).
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Shadow RAM
A write-protected area of RAM that contains a copy of the BIOS. As the computer
boots, the BIOS is copied from its permanent location in ROM to RAM. The
BIOS can be executed much faster in RAM than in ROM. The BIOS remains in
shadow RAM until you turn off the computer.
TFT (thin film transistor) LCD
A TFT LCD uses a separate transistor circuit to control each pixel. This
technology provides the best resolution for an LCD screen. A TFT LCD is also
sometimes called an active matrix LCD.
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SAMSUNG X20/X25/X50
BA68-02805A10 041210
Chapter 1
Getting Started
This chapter provides
basic information
for using this computer.
System overview and
methods for general
use are provided.
Introducing The Computer
Front View
LCD Latch
LCD Panel
Hot Keys
Status Indicators
Power Button
Keyboard
Touchpad
Touchpad Button The Touchpad On/Off
Button (P. 1-7) or Fingerprint
Identification System
(Optional)
Microphone Status 3D Speaker (R)
Jack Indicators
3D Speaker (L) Headphone Jack Memory Card Slot
Note This User Manual is common to the X20, X25 and X50 models. The
figures and descriptions in this User Manual have been selected for the
X25 model.
About the Fingerprint Identification System
The fingerprint identification system is optional.
(It is not supported for the X20 model.)
For products with the fingerprint identification system, a Touchpad On/Off
button is not provided.
For procedures to use the fingerprint identification system, refer to the
Fingerprint Identification System Manual.
The operating lights of the X50 are on the left-hand side of the
microphone jack.
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Right View
S/PDIF Jack
CD Drive (Optional) USB 2.0 Port
Note The S/PDIF jack of the X50 model is at the rear of the system.
Left View
Fan Vents
1394 Port (6Pin)
Modem Port LAN Port Monitor Port PCMCIA Card Slot
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Rear View
Security
Lock Port
DC-In Port Battery USB Port (2.0) TV Output Port (S-Video)
Note The S/PDIF jack of the X50 model is to the right

of the Power-In port.
Bottom View
Battery Latches
Docking Connector
Memory
Compartment
HDD Compartment
Caution Removing or disassembling the hard disk drive will void your warranty. To replace
the hard disk drive, please contact your nearest Samsung Service Centre.
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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.
Power Button
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.
Caution 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.

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

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.
Note To delete a user account

1. Click on a user account to delete and click Delete the account.
2. Select either Keep Files or Delete Files, and then click Delete Account.
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Touchpad
Movement of the pointer (arrow) on the screen will correspond to
movement made with a finger on the touchpad.
Touchpad
Touchpad buttons The Touchpad On/Off Button

the two buttons below the touchpad A touchpad On/Off button is not provided for
provide identical functions to buttons systems with the fingerprint identification system.
of a mouse.
Note Touchpad On/Off

You can disable the touchpad so that you can use only the keyboard and
mouse. To disable the touchpad function, press the Touchpad On/Off button
or press the <Fn>+<F9> keys.
■ 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.

■ Drag (Move / Select)
Drag and drop a part to the required
place.
This button is held down

Place the touchpad pointer on the title bar of the
window.
■ Using 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.
Caution Please use the touchpad only with your finger. Using sharp devices may damage
the touchpad.
Operating the touchpad or touchpad button while starting your system may
increase the time required for starting Windows.
Note To utilize the touchpad buttons for other more diverse functions, please refer to the
Mouse icon in the Control Panel.
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Using the Keyboard
Function Keys
<Fn> Key
<Fn> Key Numeric Keypad

Screen Brightness and Volume
Adjustment / Direction Keys
■ Special Function Keys: The <Fn> key activates special functions

when pressed in combination with other keys.
Key Com- Key
Function
binations Name
REST Puts the computer into suspended mode.To use the
computer again, press the power button.
Gauge Shows the current power source and the remaining battery charge.
LCD/CRT Switches the display between the LCD and an external display
device when an external display device is connected. (P. 6-8)
Mute Turns the audio output on and off.
S/PDIF Turns the S/PDIF function on and off.
Turns S/PDIF on Turns S/PDIF off

3D sound Extends the spatial sound of the stereo speakers so that the listener
can experience even greater stereophonic sound.
Turns 3D sound on Turns 3D sound off
Note The 3D sound function is only supported

through the internal speaker of the computer
and the headphones. This function is not sup-
ported through the S/PDIF port.
When using the 3D function, even if the bal-
ance is turned completely to the left or right,
some audio may still be heard through the
other speaker.
Caution Some distortion may be experienced when the 3D
function is used, depending on the audio source.

Key Com- Key
Function
binations Name
Touchpad Turns the touchpad function on and off.
Low-Noise You can select Low-Noise Mode when you need a tranquil work envi-
Mode ronment.
Num Lock Puts the computer into suspended mode. To use the computer again,
press the power button.
Scroll Lock Scrolls the screen up and down while the cursor position
does not change in some applications.
Volume Up Increases the audio volume.
Volume Decreases the audio volume.
Down
Brightness Turns the LCD screen brighter.
Up
Brightness Turns the LCD screen dimmer.
Down
Key Function
Screen Control Key

Moves to the screen above or below, or moves the cursor to the beginning or end
of the sentence.
Application Key
Provides the right button function of the touchpad.
Application Key
Same function as the right button of the touchpad.
Low-Noise Mode Key

Pressing the low-noise mode button lets your computer operate in low-noise mode.
To return your computer to normal mode, press the button again.
Caution In low-noise mode, the operational speed of a program may be

slowed down because the CPU operates at minimum speed, and the
system may overheat because the fan is rotating only at low speed.
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Hot Keys
Note AVStation now / AVStation now
DVD’ buttons are provided
for some models.
➊ ❷ ❸ ❹
➊ AVStation Now / Internet Button : Pressing this button launches AVStation
Now when the computer is turned off or is in Power Saving Mode (S4).
(See ‘Chapter 3, Using AVStation Now’.).
❷ AVStation Now DVD / E-mail Button : Pressing this button launches
AVStation Now to play a DVD or VCD in the optical disk drive (if available) when
the computer is turned off, or is in Power Saving Mode (S4). (See ‘Chapter 3,
Using AVStation Now’.). This launches Magic Internet Zaigen when the computer
is turned on.
❸ User 1 button : Used to specify frequently used programs. To specify a pro-
gram as a frequently used program, follow these steps:
❹ WLAN/Bluetooth or User 2 Button : Turns on and off the
wirelessLAN/Bluetooth function for the models with wireless LAN/Bluetooth
function. Launches a user defined program for the models without wireless
LAN/Bluetooth function.
Note About the Wireless LAN Button

Turning the wireless LAN on or off takes about 5 seconds. Pressing this button
will not work for approx. 5 seconds after the last time the button was pushed.
■ Changing the Hot Key Settings

The following example shows how to change the setting of User 1 button
1. Double-click the Magic Keyboard icon ( ) on the taskbar.
2. Select USER 1 and then click Browse.
3. Select the desired program in [Open], and click Open. (Example, Windows Paint)
4. Click OK to save the changes.
Status Indicators
Shows the operating status of the computer.
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.
Hard disk drive Blinks when the hard disk drive is in operation.
Charger Turns blue - 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.
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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
Note Maintaining your LCD brightness settings after turning the system
off and on
1. Turn the system on. When the Samsung Logo appears, press the <F2> key
to 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.
Caution 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
■ 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.
Caution When you turn the system on, a booting noise may occur.
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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.
If necessary, use a footrest to raise the level of your knees

and ease the pressure on the thighs.
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.

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Chapter 2
Introducing Windows
This chapter provides basic
information on using
the computer’s main
operating system
Windows.
SAMSUNG P10
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.
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Understanding the Desktop
The Desktop is the working area on the computer. It consists of the large workspace,
which is more or less the entire the screen and a Taskbar at the bottom.
Desktop Icons
You can directly
launch a program.
Start Menu
Recycle Bin
Language Bar
Start Button
Taskbar System Tray with Clock
Start Button Opens the Start Menu.
Displays programs that are currently running.

Taskbar
Frequently used icons can be placed here.
Recycle Bin Deleted files or folders end up here.
Enables switching between English/other languages

Language Bar
text inputs and provides other text input services.
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Understanding the Start Menu
The Start Menu includes everything that is required to start Windows.
From the Start Menu it is possible to run a program, open a file, assign system users
with the Control Panel, receive support by clicking Help and Support, and search
desired items from computer or Internet by clicking Search.
This Folder Stores

Fixed Items Personal Documents
Internet Browser
Electronic Mail Program
My Computer
Control Panel
List of Programs Last Used
The program item and location
may be changed.
Help and Support
Includes All Programs
Click This Button

to View the Start Menu
Displays the contents of the hard disk, the CD-ROM

My Computer drive, the network drive, and floppy disks. It can
also be used to search and open files and folders.
Control Panel Enables users to configure settings on the

computer.
Help and Support Provides on-line help, information on Windows

and troubleshooting.
Enables users to search for information in files
Search
or the Internet.
Run Runs programs or documents.
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Understanding a Window
A window is the basic component in working with the computer. The My Computer
window, which is a window for the computer’s hard drive, will be used as an exam-
ple here to show the basic composition of a window.
Click Start > My Computer.

Folder Icon
Title Bar
Close Window Button
Menu Bar
Maximize Button
Minimize Button
Quick Task Window

Folders
Files
Click Shared Files or the
Local Disk to view the
folders and files in it.
Double-click the hard drive (local disk) to view internal folders and files stored in it. If
the contents do not appear, click Show Contents.
Note What is a Drive? A storage device in which files and folders are
saved in, and read from.
What is a Folder? A folder is used to group and manage files
systematically, and may include files in sub-folders.
It is similar to a bookshelf.
What is a File? A file is a document or various kinds of material
that is generated as a result of program operation.
It is also called data.
To view the entire structure of the drive
Click the Folder Icon in the Toolbar to view the entire structure. Click again to
return to the Quick Task Window.

Help and Support Center
Help and Support Center provides references and troubleshooting information
regarding computer use.
Displays Help Index
Related help information

appears when a search
keyword is entered. Connect to Support Center.
The computer has to be
Help Topics connected to the Internet
Computer information
can be viewed and
the problem can be
diagnosed.
Troubleshooting Information
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Document Operations
To create documents, WordPad or NotePad, which is included in
Windows, or a separate specialized word processor program can be
used, such as MS Word.
Instructions for creating documents using WordPad is provided here.
■ Creating a New Document

1. Click Start > All Programs > Accessories> WordPad
2. Create and edit your document. For more information about WordPad,
refer to on-line Help.
■ Saving a Document
1. Select File from the Menu, and click Save.
2. Click on the Save in field to specify a folder to save the file in, enter the name
of the file in the File Name field, and click Save.
Save Location
Enter File Name

■ Opening a Document
1. Click Start > All programs > Accessories > WordPad.
2. Select File From the Menu, and click Open.
3. Click on the Look in field and specify the folder in which the file is saved.
4. Select the file to open and click Open.
■ Printing a Document
To print a document, connect a printer to the computer.
For more information about connecting and configuring a printer, please refer to
the printer manual.
To print a WordPad document

1. Turn on the printer, and insert paper.
2. Open the WordPad file to print.
3. Select File from the Menu and select Print.
4. Click Properties, adjust the printer options accordingly, and click OK.
5. In Print window, click OK to print the document.
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Chapter 3
Using The Computer
This chapter investigates various
different functions of the computer
and provides information
on using the related application
programs for them.
Using the CD-ROM Drive
This computer has one of the following CD drives.
- DVD-ROM Drive Reads a CD/DVD.
- CD-RW/DVD-ROM Read a CD/DVD, and writes data onto a CD.
Combo Drive
- DVD-Multi Drive Reads CD/DVD, and writes data to CD/DVD. Supports
DVD-R, DVD-RW only for the DVD recording format.
- DVD-Super Multi Drive Reads CD/DVDs and writes data to CD/DVDs.
Supported DVD types include DVD±R, DVD±RW and
DVD-RAM.
Note For the X25 and X50 models, only a CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combo drive is provided.
To Run a CD
2. When the tray slides out, place a CD onto it and push down until it clicks.
Eject Button
Status Indicator
3. Push the CD tray in gently. The CD will run automatically.
Note To eject a CD when the CD drive is out of order or the system is turned off, unfold
a paper clip, and insert the unfolded end of the clip into the hole ( ) and
press until the CD tray opens.
Caution To clean a CD or DVD title, clean the disc with a soft clean cloth by wiping from the
center outwards.
Do not eject the CD while the Status Indicator is on.
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Using the Windows Media Player
The Windows Media Player enables the user to configure and play video and audio
files from the computer or the Internet.
Click Start > Windows Media Player.

Or click Start > All Programs > Accessories > Entertainment > Windows
Media Player.
Playlist pane
Features
Playback Controls area
Note Windows Media Player tour

For more information about using the Windows Media Player, run the Windows
Media Player and click Help > Help Topics
Caution If you maximize or restore down the window while playing a media such as an audio
CD on Media Player, the screen may not displayed properly for a moment.
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To Play an Audio CD
1. Insert an audio CD into the CD drive, and a list of all available players is
displayed automatically.
2. Select Windows Media Player, and click OK to play the audio CD.
To Play a Video CD
1. Insert a video CD into the CD drive.
2. When a video window appears, double-click the MPEGAV folder.
3. Double-click the DAT file.
4. When a warning window appears, click the Open with button.
5. In the new window, click Select Program from List and click OK.
6. Select the Windows Media Player, and click OK.
The video will start playing.
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To Write Data in CD
If your computer has CD-RW functionality, you can copy data to a blank CD or cre-
ate an audio CD.
Note An additional CD writing program is supplied in an additional CD.
1. Insert a blank CD into the CD-RW drive.

2. Click Open Writable CD Folder and click OK. The CD-ROM drive window
appears automatically.
3. Click Start > My Computer.

4. Select, drag and drop folders or files to copy onto the CD-ROM drive window.
Click Write Files to CD in the CD-ROM drive window.
CD-ROM drive window
1. Drag and drop folders or files to copy

2. Click Write Files to CD
My Computer window
5. When the CD Write Wizard appears, enter the CD label, and click Next.
The data will begin copying.
6. When copying is completed, a ‘completed’ message will appear and the
CD-ROM drive will open automatically.
Note For more information on copying CDs

Click Start > Help and Support. Enter [CD copy] in the search field, and click the
Search button.
To create an audio CD
Launch Windows Media Player and click Help > Help Topics.
[Using Windows Media Player > Using CDs > Creating your own CDs > To create
your own CD].
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Enjoying Home Theater
This product supports 5.1 channel output, which is a basic function
for home theater systems, and DVD drives. It provides 3D surround-
ing sound and vivid screen.
Note Home theater system usually consists of a TV, DVD, 5.1 channel speaker, and
digital amp and provides a high-resolution screen (MPEG2) and 3D sur-
rounding sound (Dolby 5.1 or DTS). With a home theater system, you can
enjoy a vivid screen and sound in your home as if you are in a movie theater.
The following devices are required to enjoy a home theater system.

5.1 channel speaker system (amplifier, speakers, connection cables) (Purchased separately)
DVD drive and DVD playing program on the computer
DVD title that supports 5.1 channel (Purchased separately)
■ Step 1. Connect 5.1 channel soeaker system to your computer

1. Connect the S/PDIF jack of the system and a 5.1 channel amplifier.
2. Connect speakers to the amplifier. (See the User Manual for the Speakers)
To view through a TV, connect the TV and change the current display
device to TV in the Display Properties. (See ‘P. 6-8 Connecting to a TV’.)
TV
Digital amp Subwoofer
Computer Front R speaker

Front L speaker
Center speaker
Surround L speaker Surround R speaker

■ Step 2. Configure digital sound output on the computer
1. Click Start > Control Panel > Sounds, Speech and Audio
Devices > Sounds and Audio Devices.
2. In the Device volume field on the Volume tab, click Advanced.
3. In the [Master Volume] dialog, click Option > Advanced Controls.
Then Advanced button is displayed on the bottom of the dialog.
4. Click Advanced, select “AC3 SPDIF”, then click Close.
■ Step 3. Enable S/PDIF on the DVD program

When using 5.1 channel speakers, you need to install the Power DVD
program from the DVD Installation CD separately supplied
and then change the settings as directed in these steps:
1. Run Power DVD and click the Settings button.
2. On the Audio tab, set the Output setting to ‘Use SPDIF Output’.
Now, you can enjoy home theater using DVD titles.
Caution To control volumes for your 5.1 channel speaker, use the control on the digital
amp. (Please, refer to the speaker manual.)
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Using Memory Card Slot
You can use a Memory Stick (or Memory Stick Pro) and a SD (Secure
Digital) card using the memory card slot. You can use the Memory
Stick and the SD card as removable disks and can use them to trans-
fer data between your computer and any digital equipment such as a
digital camera.
SD (Secure Digital)
Memory Stick Memory Stick Pro Memory Card
Caution Restrictions when Using Memory Sticks and SD Cards

You can use Memory Stick, SD Memory Card and Memory Stick Pro (256MB~1GB,
approximately 1 MB/s) for storing data only. Copyright protection function is not sup-
ported.
To insert and use a memory card

1. Insert the memory card into the memory card slot.
2. Click Start > My Computer. The inserted memory card is displayed.

3. You can write data to the memory card. If the memory card is not
formatted yet, format the memory card before use.
Caution Since the memory card may be easily mislaid when moving your computer, keep the
memory card separately.
To remove a memory card

1. Press the end of the memory card softly to pop it outward.
2. Remove the memory card.
To format a memory card

You can use a memory card after the format operation. The procedures to format
a memory card are described below.
Caution Since format operation deletes all data in the memory card, please make sure that
there is no important data in the memory card before formatting.
Note To protect the data in the memory card

Set the write protection tab of the Memory Stick or SD memory card to the Lock
position.
1. Click Start > My computer.
2. Press the right touchpad button on the memory card drive, and select Format
from the pop-up menu.
3. Click Start to start the format operation.
Caution To use a memory card in both the computer and other digital device such as digital
camera, it is recommended to format the memory card in the digital device. If you for-
mat the memory card in the computer, you may have to format the memory card in
other digital device again to use the memory card in the digital device.
Note To use a Memory Stick Duo

Insert a Memory Stick Duo into the Memory Stick Duo adapter and insert the adapter
into the Memory Stick slot of the computer.
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Working with PCMCIA Cards
Various different functions can be added by inserting PCMCIA cards into
the system. This system supports 16 / 32 bit, type I or II PCMCIA card
types.
Caution Before using the PCMCIA slot, remove

the slot protector.
Push the eject button of the PCMCIA card slot once
to pop it out. Push the button again
to eject the slot protector.
1. Insert a card into the PCMCIA card slot on the side of the system.
2. When a card is inserted, Windows automatically installs the necessary driver for
the card. If no available driver can be found by Windows, the driver has to be
installed using the disk supplied with the card.
Note To remove PCMCIA card

a. Double-click Safely Removes Hardware icon ( ) in Taskbar.
b. Select the appropriate PCMCIA card and click Stop button.
c. When ‘Safe to remove Hardware’ window appears, click OK.
d. Press Eject button at PCMCIA card slot once, then the button pops out.
e. Press the projected button to eject the PCMCIA card.
Caution You cannot use a ZV card and a PCMCIA III card through the PCMCIA card slot of the
system.

Using EasyBox
Use EasyBox program to make use of Windows' complicated function
easily andconveniently.
Learn about EasyBox

Double-click the EasyBox( ) icon on the desktop. (Or select Start > All
Programs > Samsung > EasyBox > EasyBox.)
▶ System : System management features are available, including disk defrag-

menter, removing unnecessary files/folders, computer scheduling and
system recovery.
▶ BIOS : In windows-based mode, you can recover the BIOS defaults and
change the boot sequence.
▶ Desktop : Desktop management features include changing the font size, execut-
ing a magnifier function, the start menu settings and managing the
quick launch icons on the taskbar.
▶ Security : Here you can configure the security settings supported by Windows
XP SP2. And you can change the configuration of the firewall set-
tings, Windows automatic updates and blocking pop-ups when con-
nected to the Internet.
▶ Plus Tip : This is a collection of additional Windows functions that are useful for
system management. (Offering shortcut descriptions of Windows,
configuring network sharing and opening local folder sharing, etc.)
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Using EasyBox
Security management function will be used as an example here to show the function
of Easybox
■ Configuring Firewall
The Windows Firewall prevents unauthorized users from gaining access to
your system via the network or the Internet.
1. Click Start > All Programs > Samsung > EasyBox > EasyBox.
2. Click Security from the top menu bar.
3. Select Windows Firewall Settings from the Security menu on the
left.
4. Select a firewall level.
5. Click Apply.
Click the User Setting button for advanced features, including exceptions
and permissions.

Using Samsung Smart Screen
Use Samsung Smart Screen program to arrange desktop icons as

desired and manage them effectively.
1. Click Start > All Programs > Samsung > Samsung Smart Screen.
Note When you launch Samsung Smart Screen for the first time, a dialog box asking
whether to register the program as a start program or not appears. If you select
OK, the program is automatically launched when you start your computer.
2. Samsung Smart Screen appears. When you run the program for the first time,
water drop image is displayed.
Click a water drop to

open and close the
group.
3. To move an icon, click a water drop to open it, then drag an icon to another water
drop.
Note To return to Windows desktop

Right-click on Samsung Smart Screen and click Windows desktop. Windows desk-
top is displayed.
To return to Samsung Smart Screen, double-click ( ) icon on the taskbar.
To change background or skin

Right-click on Samsung Smart Screen and select desired item.
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Using Samsung Theme
Samsung Theme is a program that enables a user to easily switch a
theme (desktop, logon screen and sound effect).
Double-click the Samsung Theme ( ) icon on the desktop.
(Or select Start > All Programs > Samsung > Samsung Theme >
Samsung Theme.)
Help button
Close button
Move the mouse pointer

over Samsung Theme
item, then the Samsung
Theme will be displayed
below.
▶ Samsung Theme : Switches to Samsung Theme (desktop, logon screen and

sound effects on booting).
▶ Windows XP Theme : Switches to the Windows XP default Theme.
▶ Back : Restores the theme to its previous status.

Using AVStation premium
Note AVStation premium is provided for some models.
AVStation premium is an integrated multimedia program that allows you

to watch video (pictures, video and movies) and listen to music.
Select Start > All Programs > Samsung > AVStation premium
> AVStation premium.
(Alternatively, double-click the AVStation premium ( ) icon on the
Desktop or in the Notification Area.)
Using AVStation Premium
■ AVStation Premium Modes

AVStation Premium provides 2 modes, Standard and Play modes.
Standard mode Screen Play Mode Screen
▶ Standard mode : You can use all AVStation premium functions.

▶ Play Mode : This provides an easier-to-use user interface than that
of Standard mode. In this mode, the Edit/Create
function and the MOVIE EDITOR menu are not
supported (see P. 3-28).
Note This Manual mainly describes the procedures for using the Standard
mode of AVStation premium.
The captured program screen shots in this manual may differ slightly from
the actual software depending on the version of the program.
For more detailed use procedures, refer to the on-line Help.
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■ AVStation Premium Screen Layout and Menus
The AVStation Premium Standard mode screen has the following layout.
Menu Bar Menu Selection Bar
Category Window
Library Window
AVStation Premium Standard mode consists of the following 4 menus.
▶ MUSIC : Using this menu, you can play music files or audio CDs, copy
audio CDs to the computer as well as burn audio CDs.
▶ PHOTO : Using this menu, you can view or edit pictures (image), view
pictures through a Slide Show, create an album and burn an
album onto a CD.
▶ MOVIE : Using this menu, you can play a video (movie) file or a
DVD/VCD title. (You can only play a DVD title after installing
Power DVD or a DVD player program.)
▶ MOVIE EDITOR: Using this menu, you can edit a movie file.
Note To handle multimedia files conveniently, register the multimedia files to the
library. (See P. 3-25 'Registering a File'.)
To access a file not registered to the library, select File > Open File and
select the file.
■ Selecting the AVStation Premium Menus

To select a menu, select the required menu from the Menu Selection Bar.

MUSIC
This section describes the procedures to play music files or audio CDs, to copy audio
Select MUSIC from the Menu Selection Bar.
■ Playing a Music File

AVStation Premium provides 2 modes, Standard and Play m
MUSIC Menu
Music Category
Media Play Control Button Repeat Button

Track, All Tracks,
Random
Library Window
Add Music
1. Double-click Music in the left category pane and double-click on All

musics.
2. Double-click the music file that appears at the bottom screen to play it.
- To play multiple music files, select the music files and click on
Add. The music files will be played in the added order.
■ Playing an Audio CD
2. When the Audio CD window appears, select using
Samsung AVStation premium and click OK.
Then the audio CD is played.
- To play an audio CD in the CD-ROM drive,
double-click CD from the Category and double-click on
Audio CD when Audio CD appears in the bottom screen. Audio CD window
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■ Copying an audio CD to the Computer
2. When the Audio CD window appears, select using Samsung AVStation
premium and click OK.
3. Select a track to be copied to the library and then select Tools > Copy
from CD.
- To select multiple tracks, select the tracks while pressing the Shift or Ctrl key
on the keyboard.
Select Copy from

CD
Select the tracks to be

copied.
4. The selected tracks are copied from the audio CD. When the copy operation
is completed, the Copy Completed message will appear.
The copied tracks are saved in the My Documents > AVStation
Premium > Music > Music From CD folder.
■ Burning an Audio CD
1. Insert a blank CD into the CD-ROM drive. When the CD Drive window
appears, click Cancel.
2. Select Tools > Burn CD.
Select Burn CD
3. Select Burn Audio CD and click Next.

4. Double-click Music in the left title and double-click All musics.
5. Select music files from the list and click the Add files from my PC to the
CD burning list ( ) button to move the selected files to the right Burn
Audio CD window. When you have added all music files, click Next.
6. Select a CD Writer and click on Start. When the Burn CD window appears,
click OK to create the audio CD.
■ Creating a Playlist
A Playlist is a list of selected music files that has been created by a user so that
the selected files can be played later.
1. Select the music files to be included in the Playlist from the music category
and click on Add.
2. When you have added all the music files you want, click on Save As
Playlist.
3. Register a new playlist name, and click OK.
4. When the completion message appears, click OK.
Note Playing a Playlist

1. Click on Load Playlist at the bottom of the Library window
2. Select a Playlist and click OK to start the playback.
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PHOTO
This section describes the procedures to view pictures (images), to view pictures
through a Slide Show, to edit a picture, to create an album, and to burn an album
onto a CD.
Click on PHOTO in the Menu Selection Bar.
■ Viewing and Editing a Picture

1. Double-click on Image in the left category pane and double-click on All
Images.
2. The image files are displayed in the right Image window. To zoom-in on an
image, double-click the image file.
MUSIC PHOTO Menu

You can listen to the music files
in My Playlist or All musics
while editing an image.
Image Category Image Window
Double-Click An Image File To

Zoom-In on The Image.
Note Viewing the Image List

Select View Image List from the menu at the bottom of the zoomed image
screen.
Select Slide Show or Full Screen from the menu at the bottom of the
zoomed-in on image screen.
Editing an Image
1. Select an image to edit and select the Edit Image tab.
2. Edit the image using the Shape/Edit/Effect tool and click on Save or
Save Copy.

■ Creating an Album
1. Select the Create Album tab.
2. Select an album cover style and click Apply to apply the selected style to the
album cover.
3. Enter the title and contents of the album, insert an image and then click ▶
(Move to next page).
- To insert an image, drag and drop a file from the Category into the Image
box.
Create Album Tab
Enter the Title and

Contents of the Album
Drag & Drop an Image File
into the Image Box
▶(Move to next page) Button

Slide Show Button Save Button
4. Select an image file from the All images category on the left and drag and
drop the file to the album on the right of the screen. Enter text to be added.
5. When creating an album is complete, click on Save to create the album.
The created album is saved in the My Documents > AVStation
Premium > Photo > Photo Album folder and will be displayed in the
Album category.
- To view an album, double-click on Image in the left category pane and
double-click on Album. Click on Slide Show in the Image window to view
the images within the album through the Slide Show.
■ Burning an Album onto a CD

1. Double-click on the album to be burnt to CD in the left Album category.
2. Insert a blank CD into the CD-RW drive. When the CD Drive window
appears, click on Cancel.
3. Select Send > Burn CD from the menu at the bottom of the Album window.
4. Enter the CD title in the Burn a CD window and then click OK to burn a CD
with the album.
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MOVIE
This section describes the procedures to play a movie file or a DVD/VCD title.
Click on MOVIE in the Menu Selection Bar
■ Playing a Movie
1. Double-click on Movie in the left category pane and double-click All movies.
2. Double-click a movie file to play it.
MUSIC MOVIE Menu

You can listen to the music
files in My Playlist or All
musics while working.
Movie Window
Movie Category
Note You can adjust the screen size in the View menu.
Playing a DVD Title
You can only play a DVD title after installing a DVD player program,
Samsung DVD(Power DVD).
2. When the Select Work window appears, select using Samsung
AVStation premium and click OK to play the DVD title.
If the DVD does not automatically play or the DVD title is in the DVD drive,
Playing a VCD Title

Movie Editor (Editing a Movie)
This section describes the procedures for editing a movie.
Click on MOVIE EDITOR in the Menu Selection Bar.
■ Editing a Movie
The procedures for merging two movie files and for inserting transition effects
between movies are described below.
1. Click on MOVIE EDITOR. A new project will open.
2. Double-click Movie in the left category pane and double-click All movies.
3. Drag and drop a movie file to the Storyboard. When a Storyboard appears
in the right pane, drag and drop another movie file to the Storyboard.
MUSIC MOVIE EDITOR Menu

files in My Playlist or All Work Tab
Movie Category
Storyboard
Background Music
Create Movie
▶ To Enter the Title : Click on Text Box in the Title tab, create a Text
Box on the screen, enter the title and then click
Apply. The title is inserted at the beginning of the
Storyboard.
Title Tab
Apply
Applied Title
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▶ Screen Effect : Select an effect from the Effect tab and drag and drop
the selected effect onto the movie in the Storyboard to
apply the effect.
▶ Transition : Select a Transition effect from the Transition tab and
drag and drop the selected effect onto the movie in the
Storyboard to apply the transition effect.
Select a Transition Effect

and drag and drop it
onto the position to insert
the effect.
Position of the Transition
Effect
Transition Tab
▶ Background Music : Click on Music and select a music file to apply

the background music to the movie file.
4. When finishing editing a movie, click on Create Movie and click OK

to create the edited movie as a movie file.
The edited movie is saved in the My Documents > AVStation
Premium > Movie > Edited Movie folder and will be displayed in
the My Movie category.
Registering a File
By registering multimedia files to the library, you can easily access and manage them
since they will be appear in the corresponding category of either the Music, Image,
Movie categories on the left-hand side of the screen.
The procedures to register an entire folder to the library will be used as an example
below.
1. Click on Register File at the bottom of the screen.
2. Click on Add by folder, and select the folder to be registered and then click OK.
3. When the registration is completed, click OK.
The registered multimedia folder will be displayed in the music, image, or video
categories of the library.
Note To play a file not registered to a category, select File > Open File and
select the file.

Using Play Mode
This section describes how to use the Play Mode of AVStation Premium.
To use Play Mode, select Mode > Play Mode in the Standard Mode Menu Bar.
■ Play Mode Screen Layout

The initial screen of AVStation premium Play Mode has the following layout.
Move Bar Exit Program
This appears only when the
mouse pointer is over it. Minimize Screen
Move to the Initial Screen

of Play Mode
Switch to Standard Mode
Menu
■ MUSIC
The procedures to play a music file or an audio CD will be described below.
Double-click MUSIC in the initial screen of Play Mode.
Category Window
Library Window
Repeat Button
Track, All Tracks,
Random
Media Play
Control Button
Operation Display Window
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Note Playing a Music File
1. Double-click a category from the left category window
2. Double-click a music file in the right library window. The music will be
played.
Playing an Audio CD
1. Insert an audio CD into the CD-ROM drive. Audio CD will be displayed
in the library window.
To play an audio CD in the CD-ROM drive, double-click on CD in the cate-
gory.
2. Double-click Audio CD in the library window. The tracks of the CD will
be displayed.
3. Double-click a track to play it.
To Listen to All Tracks

Select Play All Tracks from the Media Play Control button.
■ PHOTO (Viewing a Picture)

he procedures for viewing pictures (images) and for viewing pictures through
the Slide Show will be described.
1. Double-click on PHOTO in the initial screen of Play Mode.

2. Click on All Images in the left category pane, and double-click on an
image file in the library window to zoom-in on the image.
Category Window
Library Window
MUSIC
Note Viewing an Image through the Slide Show or Full Screen

Select Slide Show or Full Screen from the menu at the bottom of the zoomed
image screen

■ MOVIE (Playing a Movie)
The procedures to play a movie file or a DVD/VCD title will be described below.
1. Double-click MOVIE in the initial screen of Play Mode.

2. Click All movies in the left category pane and double-click a movie file in
the right pane. The movie file will be played.
Category Window
Library Window
MUSIC
Note Playing a DVD Title

2. When the Select Work window appears, select using Samsung
AVStation premium and click OK to play the DVD title.
If the DVD is not automatically played or the DVD title was in the DVD
drive, double-click the Title of the DVD in the DVD / VCD category.
Playing a VCD Title

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Using AVStation now
Note AVStation now is provided for some models.
AVStation now is an integrated multimedia program that allows you to

watch video (pictures, video and movies) and listen to music without turn-
ing the computer on.
Using AVStation now

How to launch AVStation now and the AVStation features will be described below.
Note The use procedures of AVStation now are similar to those of Play Mode of
AVStation premium.
AVStation now only supports the player and view functions. To register files to
the library, use the registration function of AVStation premium.
■ Launching AVStation now

Note You can only use AVStation now when your computer is turned off or it
is in maximum power saving mode (see P. 5-2)
You can launch AVStation now by completing either one of the following 2 proce-
dures.
AVStation now AVStation now

DVD Button Button
▶ Click the AVStation now button.

▶ Click the AVStation now DVD button.
(If DVD/VCD is in the DVD drive, play the movie directly.)
■ Exiting AVStation now

1. Press the <Esc> key to move to the initial screen of AVStation now.
2. Press the <Esc> key in the initial screen.
or Select <Exit> using the direction keys on the keyboard and press <Enter>.
3. Select <Exitt> in the Exit window and press <Enter>.
Note Booting and using the computer when using AVStation now
Select <Go Window> from the Exit window. Your computer will start.

■ AVStation now Menus
AVStation now consists of the following 3 menus.
Menu
▶ MUSIC : Using this menu, you can play a music file or an audio CD.
▶ PHOTO : Using this menu, you can view a picture (image) and view a
picture through the Slide Show.
▶ MOVIE : Using this menu, you can play a video (movie) file or a
DVD/VCD title.
Using AVStation now

The procedures for using AVStation now will be described below.
■ The To Move, Select and Run Menus

You can use AVStation now by using only the keyboard.
▶ Moving a Menu or an Item

Move a menu or an item by using the Direction keys on the keyboard.
▶ Selecting or Running a menu or an Item
Move to a menu or item and press <Enter> key on the keyboard.
▶ Returning to the Previous Screen
Press the <Esc> or <Backspace> keys on the keyboard.
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■ MUSIC
The procedures for playing a music file or an audio CD will be described
below.
1. Select the MUSIC menu and select a category. For example, you can select
All Music by using the direction keys.
2. Move to a music file you wish to play in the Library pane using the right
direction key and then press the <Enter> key.
All Music Music File
Category Pane
Library Pane
Repeat Button
Track, All Tracks,
Random
Media Play
Control Button
Note Media Play Control Button

You can only use the Media Play Control button when a music file is being
played.
Playing Multiple Tracks

1. Play a music file.
2. Move the focus to the left Category pane, and select the Play All button.
Playing an Audio CD
1. Insert an audio CD into the CD-ROM drive, and select CD from the
Category pane.
2. In the right Library pane, move to a track to be played, and then press the
<Enter> key.
■ PHOTO
The procedures for viewing pictures (images) and for viewing pictures through
the Slide Show will be described below.
1. Select the PHOTO menu and move to the All Photo category.
2. Move to an image file in the Library pane using the right direction key and
then press the <Enter> key.
The selected image will be zoomed in on.

All Images
Image Files
Category Pane
Library Pane

MUSIC
Music while working.
Note Viewing an Image through the Slide Show or Full Screen

Select Slide Show or Full Screen from the menu at the bottom of the
zoomed-in on image screen, and then press the <Enter> key.
■ MOVIE
The procedures for playing a video (movie) file or a DVD/VCD title will be
described below.
1. Select the MOVIE menu and select a category. For example, you can select
All Movies by using the direction keys.
2. Move to a movie file in the Library pane using the right direction key and
then press the <Enter> key.
The selected movie file will be played.
All Images
Video Files
Category Pane
Library Pane

MUSIC
Music while working.
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Note Playing a DVD/VCD title
Insert a DVD/VCD title into the DVD-ROM drive and select DVD/VCD from
the Category pane.
After a short while, the DVD/VCD title will be played
Using the DVD/VCD Play Control Button

To use the Play Control button while playing a DVD/VCD title, press the
<Space Bar> on the keyboard.
The Play Control display disappears when a VCD is being played, but it does
not disappear when a DVD is being played. To hide the Play Control display,
press the <Space Bar> again.
■ Tips
▶ Using the Library (File)
AVStation Now can use the library of AVStation Premium.
To use the library in AVStation Now, register the library in AVStation Premium.
(See ‘Registering a File’ in AVStation premium.)
▶ HDD Category
You can play unregistered files on the hard disk drive in the HDD category of
each menu.
■ Notice
▶ Do not remove the Recovery Solution Program.
Removing the Recovery Solution Program also removes AVStation Now. Once the
program is removed, you cannot reinstall it, therefore take care not to remove the
program.
▶ You cannot use an additionally created Playlist.
You cannot use an additionally created Playlist other than the Playlist
provided with AVStation premium in AVStation now.
▶ A move file or a movie title not supported by AVStation Now
To play a movie file or a movie title not supported by AVStation Now, please use
AVStation Premium after booting your computer.
▶ For Cases where you cannot preview using the PHOTO/MOVIE
menu
1. When you did not create a Preview in AVStation Premium
(A Preview for a photo or a movie is created when you select the
PHOTO/MOVIE menu in AVStation Premium Full Screen Mode and view the
preview in the Library pane.)
2. When the format of the photo or movie is not supported by AVStation premium.

Using Samsung Update Plus
Samsung Update Plus is software that examines and updates
Samsung software and drivers installed on your Samsung computer
to the latest version. To use Samsung Update Plus, your computer has
to be connected to the Internet.
■ To Update Samsung Software and Drivers

1. Select Start > All Programs > Samsung > Samsung Update
Plus > Samsung Update Plus.
Note If this is the first time you are running the program, a window will appear
asking you if you agree to the agreement in the window.
Click Agree to use this software.
2. Click Search for and Install Updates and click the Search for
Updates button.
3. If there are available software or driver updates for your computer, the
available updates will be listed. Select the required updates from the list
and click Install Update to start the update.
Update List
(The update list on the screen may differ depending

on the computer model.)
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Note Updates that must be installed separately.
If you select an update that must be installed separately, a message appears
informing you of this. Follow the instruction message to correctly install it.
Automatic update items display
By default, your computer is configured to automatically search for updates.
If there is a new update available, this is notified in the notification area.
Click the balloon help icon in the notification area. Here you will be able to
find the latest available updates.
To change the automatic update settings, click the Custom button in Figure 2
and change the settings.
: Samsung Update Plus does not provide updates for additionally installed
software and device drivers.

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Chapter 4
Connecting to the
Internet
instructions on connecting
to the Internet.
Connecting to the Internet
The following options show many ways to connect to the Internet.
An appropriate option should be selected depending on the user’s work-
ing environment and the user’s system specifications.
Option 1 Connecting using a modem and a telephone line.

Service has to be applied for and received from an Internet
Service Provider (ISP) through an Internet service account.
Option 2 Connecting using a High-speed communication

network service, such as ADSL and VDSL.
Service has to be applied for and received from a High-speed
communication network service provider. Receiving Internet
service may require support from specific devices.
Contact the service provider for details.
Option 3 Connecting using a wired LAN

Use a LAN cable that is already installed in your office or
building,
Option 4 Connecting using a wireless LAN

The Internet can be accessed without a telephone line or a LAN
cable if there is a Wireless LAN AP (Access Point) nearby.
Note The Wireless LAN function is optional.
My computer Internet Service

Provider
The Internet Provider
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Connecting to the Internet Using a Modem
1. Connect the telephone line to the modem port. Do not use a digital
telephone line.
2. To connect the modem to the Internet, and use e-mail, you have to apply to an
Internet Service Provider (ISP) for an Internet service.
Note For more account information, please contact your ISP.

Ask your ISP about Internet fees and the disconnection procedure. If the Internet
connection is not disconnected properly, additional telephone charges may
incur.
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Configuring the Network Environment Settings
for Wired LAN Connections
A wired LAN environment is an environment where you can connect to the

Internet using the company’s LAN or with a broadband modem.
1. Connect the network (LAN) cable to the LAN port of the system.

3. Select Network and Internet Connections in the [Control Panel] window.
4. Click Network Connections in the [Network and Internet Connections]
window.
5. In the [Network Connections] window, point the mouse pointer to Local Area
Network and click the right touchpad button. Select Properties from the popup
menu that appears.
6. In the General tab of the [Local Area Connection Properties] window, check that
the connecting device field includes the Broadcom 440x 10/100 Integrated
driver.
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7. In the “This connection uses the following items” field, select Internet Protocol
(TCP/IP), and click Properties.
① Check the driver
② Select “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)”

③ Click Properties
Note In the above screen, necessary network components can be added by clicking the
Install button.
8. Enter the system’s IP and DNS server addresses on the General tab of the
[Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties] window. If DHCP is used, click “Obtain an
IP address automatically” and “Obtain DNS server address automatically” on the
General tab.
Note IP addresses and other information necessary for configuration can be obtained
from the network administrator.
9. Once all of the information is entered in the [Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties]
window, click OK to finish.

Using Samsung Network Manager
Use Samsung Network Manager to configure network setting.
Using the program, you can do the following.
You can save network settings (including IP address) according to network places
such as office and home. When you change places, simply select a network place
and the network settings will be automatically changed accordingly.
You can easily find out your current IP.
■ To configure network setting

1. Connect LAN cable to the computer’s LAN port.
2. Double-click Samsung Network Manager icon on the desktop.
Or click Start > All Programs > Samsung Network Manager >
Samsung Network Manager.
3. When you are using DHCP, available IP’s are displayed in the status dialog box.
Click Change.
4. Click Add, click Choose Icon and select an icon. Enter a place name in New
Name field and click Ok.
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5. New place icon is displayed and full dialog box appears. Check your IP and click
Close. Network setting is saved.
Note To configure network setting of some place other than current place, click the
place icon and configure each network device. If you are using DHCP, select
‘DHCP’ check box and click Save.
If you are using a static IP, clear ‘DHCP’ check box, enter appropriate network set-
ting and click Save.
Ask ISP or network administrator for IP address.
■ To change network places

You can change network places as below.
1. Connect LAN cable to the computer’s LAN port, and double-click Samsung
Network Manager icon on the desktop.
Note If you used static IP in previous place, previous static IP is displayed in the status
dialog box.
2. Click Change, select a place icon then click Change.
3. On “Do you want to change the location setting?” dialog box, click Ok.
4. When the network place is changed, corresponding place icon is displayed in
color and full dialog box appears. In the right area of full dialog box, network
setting is displayed.
5. Click Close to close the dialog box.

■ To share an Internet connection,
Using Internet Connect Share, you can use the Internet by connecting to
a computer connected to the Internet, even if your computer does not
have a direct Internet connection.
You can setup the server, which is a computer directly connected to the
Internet and which provides the Internet Connection Share service, and
the client, which is a computer that will use the Internet Connection Share
service.
▶ To configure the server,

1. Connect the network (LAN) cable and double-click the Samsung
Network Manager icon on the Desktop.
3. The computers are represented by an icon. Click the server
computer.
Server
Client
Select the location of your computer. Move the mouse point over a
computer icon to view a brief description for that computer.
4. In the server, select a device that is directly connected to the
Internet.
Note If you select Use Firewall, you can use the Windows Firewall.
If you are using an external modem, select the network card connected to the
external modem.
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5. The network types connecting to the server and client will be
displayed. Select a network type and then click OK.
6. Your configuration is displayed such as the Internet Connection,
Use Firewall, Home Network Connection, etc. Confirm your config-
uration and click OK to begin the Internet Connection Share setup.
7. Configure the connection between the server and the client.
If it is a wireless connection, the wireless network connection
properties window and the wireless network setup procedure
instruction window appear.
Setup your wireless network according to the messages of the wire-
less network setup procedure instruction window.
8. The current location is represented as a server. The server configu-
ration is complete.
▶ To configure the client,

1. Connect the network (LAN) cable and double-click the Samsung
Network Manager icon on the Desktop.
3. The computers are represented by icons. Click the client computer.
4. Select a network to connect to the server and click OK.
If it is a wireless connection, the wireless network connection
properties and the wireless network setup procedure instruction
windows will appear.
Setup your wireless network according to the messages of the
wireless network setup procedure instruction window.
5. The current location is represented as the client. The client configu-
ration is complete.

Using Both DHCP and Static IP Simultaneously
When you are alternatively using networks with either DHCP or static IP address-
ing, you can use alternative settings that enable simultaneous configurations of
DHCP and static IP to use both of the network connections without reconfiguring.
Note This function is provided only when your operating system is Windows XP.
1. Click Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet Connections >
Network Connections > Local Area Connection, press the right button
of the touchpad, and then select Properties.
2. Select the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) item, and then click Properties.
3. In the Alternate Configuration tab, click User configured, and then enter
the appropriate values for the following:
(IP address, Subnet mask, Default gateway, Preferred and alternate DNS server,
Preferred and alternate WINS server)
4. When the configuration has been completed, click OK.

Now you can connect to both networks using DHCP and static IP respectively.
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Configuring the Network Environment Settings
for Wireless LAN Network (WLAN)
A wireless network (Wireless LAN) environment is a network environment
that enables communication between multiple computers at home or a
small-size office through wireless LAN devices.
When a computer-to-computer network has been constructed, a computer
that is not connected to the Internet can share the Internet by accessing
another computer connected to the Internet. (See P. 4-8. 'To share an
Internet Connection')
Note The description in this section refers to the Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2200BG
Network Connection (hereafter referred to as an 11g card) and the Intel(R)
PRO/Wireless 2915ABG Network Connection (hereafter referred to as an 11a/g
card) device.
To view the installed wireless LAN card, click Start > Control Panel > Performance
and Maintenance > System > Hardware tab > Device Manager.
The actually displayed images may differ from the figures shown in this section
according to the installed device and the connection state, and the supported
cards may differ depending on the system model.
The connection configuration procedures will be described for a computer with
Windows XP Service Pack 2. For procedures to configure a wireless network
using the wireless LAN setup program supplied by the wireless LAN card manu-
facturer, refer to P.4-17 'Wireless Network Setup Using the Wireless LAN Setup
Program'.
To use the wireless network, you have to turn on the wireless LAN function by
using the Wireless LAN On/Off Button. (See P. 1-11)
Wireless network connections can be classified into two categories.

1) Access Point
You can connect to an AP to use the network. This is possible only in an environ-
ment equipped with an AP. (See P. 4-12, ‘Connecting to an Access Point (AP)’)
Note What is an Access Point (AP)?

An AP is a network device that bridges wired and wireless LANs, and corre-
sponds to a wireless hub in a wired network. You can connect multiple wireless
LAN installed computers to an AP.
2) Computer–to-computer (ad hoc)

This is also called a peer-to-peer network.
computers that have wireless LAN modules. (See P. 4-13, ‘Connecting to
computer-to-computer networks (peer-to-peer or ad hoc)’).

Connecting to an Access Point (AP)
This section describes how to connect to an AP. You can use the network when you
are connected to an AP.
Note For more detailed information such as the network key (encryption key), ask your
network administrator.
1. Right-click on the Wireless Network Connection ( ) icon on the taskbar,

and select View Available Wireless Networks.
2. Select an AP (E.g. Test) to connect to and click Connect.

If there is a configured network key for the AP to connect to, the Enter Network
Key window appears.
Enter the Network Key in the window and then click the Connect button.
Note
When a network key is not
defined for a selected AP,
click on Link to display
the warning message box.
Then click Connect again in
the box.
Now when Connected in AP is displayed, and you can access the network.
Note Checking the connection status.

Move the mouse pointer over the Wireless
Network Connection ( ) icon on
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Connecting to computer-to-computer networks
(peer-to-peer or ad hoc)

computers that have wireless LAN modules.
Using this method, a computer that is not connected to the Internet can share the
Internet by accessing another computer connected to the Internet. (Refer to “Sharing
an Internet connection through a wireless network” (See P. 4-8. 'To share an
Internet Connection')
You can connect by completing the following steps:
▶ Step 1. Set up a computer-to-computer network on a computer.
▶ Step 2. Connect to the configured computer from other computers.
■ Step 1. Setting up a computer-to-computer network

2. Click Change the order of Preferred Networks.

3. On the Wireless Networks tab, click Advanced.
4. Clear ‘Automatically connect to non-default network’ check box, if it
is selected.
Select ‘Computer-to-computer (ad hoc) networks only’, and click
Close.
5. In the Wireless Networks tab, click Add.
6. Enter the network name (e.g. samsung), and unselect ‘The key is provided
for me automatically’. Enter the encryption key in the Network key field,
and click OK.
Note To prevent a network connection from an unauthorized user, it would be better to

configure a network key (encryption key). A network key consists of 5 or 13
alphanumeric characters (e.g. magic), or of 10 or 26 hexadecimal numbers (a
hexadecimal number is represented by numbers ‘0’ to ‘9’ or letters ‘a’ to ‘f’).
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7. Check that the configured network name (e.g. samsung) is in the ‘Preferred
networks item’, and click OK.
Now your wireless network setup has been completed.

■ Step 2. Connecting to the configured computer
2. Select the wireless network name (e.g. samsung) specified in “Connecting to
computer-to-computer networks (peer-to-peer or ad hoc)”, and click Connect.
3. Enter a cryptographic key in the network key box and click Connect.
Note If the network key is not configured in “Connecting to computer-to-computer

networks (peer-to-peer or ad hoc)” on P. 4-13, just click Connect, without any
keystrokes.
When connected to the wireless network, the system displays Connected in the
selected network of the Network Connection window.
Note Checking the connection status.

Move the mouse pointer over the Wireless Network Connection ( ) icon
on the taskbar, and the connection status is displayed.
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Wireless Network Setup Using the Wireless LAN Setup
Program.
You can use a wireless LAN by using a wireless LAN configuration program (PROSet)
provided separately.
To use wireless network connection, complete the following procedures.

▶ Step1. Install the wireless LAN configuration program (PROSet).
▶ Step2. Configure wireless network settings through the wireless LAN configuration
program.
■ Step 1. Installing the wireless LAN configuration program (PROSet)

You can install the wireless LAN client administrator program following the
instruction displayed automatically when you insert the system software CD. Insert
the system software CD into the CD-ROM drive, and install the wireless LAN
■ Step 2. Using the wireless LAN configuration program (PROSet)

Double-click the wireless LAN program ( ) icon on the taskbar.
(Or, click Start > All Programs > Intel PROSet Wireless > Intel
PROSet Wireless.)
Note In some languages, some buttons on the window may not be displayed. If this is
the case, resize the window to use the program.
Configure wireless network settings in PROSet following the procedures below.

• To connect to an Access Point
To connect to an access point or existing computer-to-computer (Ad Hoc)
network, refer to the following procedures. (To create a new computer-to-computer
network, refer to the following To create computer-to-computer
(Ad Hoc) network section.)

1. In Available Networks, click on Refresh.
2. Select the name of desired access point or computer-to-computer network to
connect from the searched available networks list, and click Configure.
Note If your desired network does not appear, click Refresh.

An access point is represented by the ( ) icon, and a computer-to-computer
network is represented by the ( ) icon. An ( ) icon is displayed in front of an
access point or a computer-to-computer network with configured security settings.
3. Enter Profile Name and click Next.

4. In the Search Security Settings window, the wireless network security search
message will appear. Click Next.
5. Enter the network authentication, data encryption (WEP), encryp-
tion level, key index, and wireless security password configured for
the target access point or computer-to-computer network in the Security Settings
window, and click Next.
Note The network authentication, data encryption (WEP), key index, and password of a
access point are configured in the access point management program. For infor-
mation on the security information, check the security settings of the access point
or ask your wireless network administrator.
To connect to an existing computer-to-computer (Ad Hoc) network, enter the
password configured when creating the computer-to-computer network for the first
time. You do not need to enter network authentication or key index.
Security Settings
Network authentication : The network authentication option includes
Open System and Shared Key. When you select Open System, no authentica-
tion is applied (however, encryption is supported). When you select Shared
Key, a WEP key is used for authentication. The default setting is Open System
Data encryption (WEP) : The IEEE 802.11 WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy)
standard defines two levels of encryption, a 64-bit key (this is sometimes
represented by 40bits) and a 128-bit key.
Key index : Select the current encryption key index used by the access point
out of 1 to 4.
To use encryption key : Click Use pass phrase to activate, and enter 5
(for 64-bit) or 13 (for 128-bit) alphanumeric characters (represented by 0-9,
a-z, or A-Z).
6. The Done window appears, click OK.

When a wireless connection to an access point is established, connection icon
( ) appears in front of the name of connected profile.
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• To create a computer-to-computer (Ad Hoc) network
To create a new computer-to-computer (Ad Hoc) network or to connect to a
hidden access point (Stealth/Closed Mode), refer to the following procedures.
Note A hidden access point is an access point that exists, but is configured not to be
detected by the scan operation to prevent access attempts from unauthorized
users.
1. In Profiles, click on Add.

2. Enter Profile Name and Network name (SSID), select Operating
Mode, then click Next.
Note What is a network name (SSID)?

Network name (SSID) is a name that a wireless adapter uses for identifying
connection. Enter the name of computer-to-computer network to create (e.g.,
samsung) or the name of access point to connect. The network name identifies
cases. (capital and lowercase) For the name of access point, check the settings of
the access point, or ask your wireless network administrator.
Operating Mode:
Network (Infrastructure) - Connect to an Access Point : Select to
connect to an access point.
Device to device (Ad hoc) - Connect directly to other computers :
Select to create a computer-to-computer
(Ad Hoc) network.
3. Configure password setting to be used for computer-to-computer network connec-

tion in the Security Settings window.
To connect to an access point, enter the network authentication, data
encryption (WEP), encryption level, key index, and wireless secu-
rity password configured in the access point.
Note It is recommended to configure data encryption for security purposes when creat-
ing a computer-to-computer network connection profile. For more information on
security settings refer to the security settings in Connecting to AP or Help.
When you are creating a computer-to-computer network connection profile, the

network authentication setting is disabled.
4. When a profile creation is completed, the new created profile appears in the
profiles list. Select corresponding profile, and click Connect to connect to the
created profile.
When a wireless connection to the created profile is established, the connection
icon ( ) appears in front of the name of the connected profile.

Using Network Services
While the computer is connected to the network, you can use network
services to share files, folders, and printers.
Note Network services are provided for the computers that are connected to the net-
work through wired or wireless network connections. (See Pages 4-4, 4-11,
Configuring Network Environment Settings)
Sharing files or folders

This section describes how to share files and folders between computers connected to
the network.
To share files, complete the following procedures:
▶ Step 1. Configuring the sharing of files and folders on a computer.
▶ Step 2. Accessing shared files and folders from another computer.
Caution When a file or folder is shared, anyone connected to the network can open and delete
the shared file or folder.
Configure a file sharing network only when the network is secure, and do not share
important data.
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■ Step 1. Configuring Sharing
1. Right-click the target file or folder to share in My Computer, and select
Sharing and Security.
2. Click ‘IF you understand the security risks but want to share files
without running the wizard, click here’.
Note It has the same security effect as that of the ‘Network Setup Wizard’.
This screen does not appear if Internet Sharing Network Wizard has been
installed in the computer-to-computer wireless network environment.
3. Select ‘Just enable file sharing’, and click OK.

4. In the ‘Network sharing and security’ field, select ‘Share this folder on the
network’, enter the share name, and click OK.
Caution Be cautious when selecting ‘Allow network users to change my files’ since other net-
work users can change the files in the shared folder.
The file and folder sharing configuration has been completed.

■ Step 2. Using Shared Files or Folders
This section describes how to access shared files or folders if your computer is a
member of the same workgroup.
1. Click Start > My Computer. Under Other Places, click My Network
Places in your computer.
2. Click ‘View workgroup computers’, and click the desired computer to
access the shared file.
Note If your computer is a member of another workgroup:

1. Click Other Places > Microsoft Windows Network.
2. Click the desired workgroup.
3. Click the desired computer to display the shared files or folders.
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Sharing Printers
This section describes how to share a printer between computers connected to a net-
work.
To share a printer, complete the following procedures:
▶ Step 1. Configure printer sharing in the computer connected to the printer.
▶ Step 2. Add and use the shared printer in other computers on the network.
■ Step 1. Configuring Printer Sharing

1. From the computer connected to the printer, click Start > Printers and
Faxes.
2. Right-click the printer you want to share, and click Sharing.
3. Select ‘Share this printer’, enter a share name for the shared printer, and
click OK.

4. In the Printers and Faxes window, you will find the printer icon has been changed
to another icon on a hand.
■ Step 2. Adding and Using a Shared Printer

1. From a different computer that wants to use the shared printer, click Start >
Printers and Faxes.
2. Click Add a printer.
3. In the Add Printer Wizard, click Next.
4. Select ‘A network printer, or a printer attached to another computer’,
and click Next.
5. Select ‘Browse for a printer’, and click Next.
6. Select the workgroup or computer, select the desired printer, and click Next.
If you cannot find the desired printer, try again after a while.
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7. Read the warning about a shared printer, and click Yes to install the shared
printer.
8. Select Yes for ‘Do you want to use this printer as a default printer?’, and click
Next.
9. Click Finish.
10. When the printer sharing configuration has been completed, the shared printer
appears in the Printers and Faxes window.
Now you can print using the shared printer even if your computer is not directly con-
nected to a printer.

Using Bluetooth Devices (Optional)
You can transfer files between Bluetooth devices, use the Internet, and
construct a Personal Area Network. In addition, you can use a wireless
keyboard, wireless mouse, and a wireless printer that have the Bluetooth
function.
Note You can only use the Bluetooth communication function between devices (comput-
ers, mobile phones, PDAs, printers, etc.) which support Bluetooth.
The Bluetooth function is provided through the Bluetooth software included in
Microsoft Windows XP SP2.
Bluetooth Device On-line Help
For more detailed procedures on using the Bluetooth function, click Start > Help
and Support > Network and the Web > Networking > Wireless
networking > Bluetooth devices, and view the descriptions.
■ The following functions are provided by the

Bluetooth software.
▶ Transferring files
You can transfer files between Bluetooth devices such as computers, mobile
phones, PDAs (Personal Digital Assistant), etc.
For more detailed procedures on transferring files, refer to“Send and
Receive files to/from a Bluetooth device”
of the Bluetooth On-line help.
▶ Using the Internet via a mobile phone
You can connect to the Internet through your mobile phone after connecting it
to a computer which is connected to the Internet.
For more detailed procedures on using the Internet, refer to“Install a
Bluetooth mobile phone”and“Create a Bluetooth connection
to the Internet using a Bluetooth mobile phone”of the Bluetooth
On-line help.
▶ Using a wireless keyboard and mouse
You can use a wireless keyboard and mouse which have the Bluetooth
function.
For more detailed procedures on using a wireless keyboard and mouse, refer
to“Install a Bluetooth keyboard”and“Install a Bluetooth
mouse”of the Bluetooth On-line help.
▶ Using a wireless printer
You can use a wireless printer if the printer supports Bluetooth HCRP
(Hardcopy Cable Replacement Profile).
For more detailed procedures on using a wireless printer, refer to
“Install a Bluetooth printer”of the Bluetooth On-line help.
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Using a Personal Area Network
You can exchange files between computers by connecting to the shared folder
of another computer via a Personal Area Network.
For more detailed procedures on using the Personal Area Network, refer to
“Join a personal area network”,“Provide a name for your
computer on a personal area network”and“Bluetooth person-
al area networking overview”of the Bluetooth On-line help.
Sharing data with a Palm Hand-held PC or a Pocket PC
You can transfer data to and from a Palm Hand-held PC or Pocket PC.
For more detailed procedures on sharing data, refer to“Installing a Palm
handheld computer using Bluetooth technology”and“Installing
a Pocket PC using Bluetooth technology”of the Bluetooth
On-line help.
■ Precautions
Please do not send files larger than 60MB when transferring files through a
File Transfer Function or Personal Area Network. Sending a file larger than
60MB may fail due to an unstable Bluetooth connection.
When using the Personal Area Network function, other computers may not
appear in My Network Places. If you cannot see other computers after 5 min-
utes, click“Start > Search > Computers or people”and enter the
name of a computer and search for it.
For procedures to view the name of your computer, refer to“Provide a
name for your computer on a personal area network”of the
Bluetooth On-line help.

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Chapter 5
System Management
information on efficient
computer management.
Managing Power
Use Power Options to save power consumption. You can switch Standby
Mode while you are not using your computer or configure the system
components to shut it down on a specified time.
Specifying Power Save Time
You can specify Turn Off Monitor, Turn Off Hard Disk, System Standby Mode,
and Maximum Power Save Mode.
Select Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance >
Power Options > Power Schemes tab. Then specify time in each item and
click OK.
Note By default, the power scheme is configured to SAMSUNG mode. SAMSUNG

mode extends the battery life and optimizes the Intel Speedstep function. Since the
CPU power consumption is automatically optimized to conserve power when the
computer is operating on battery power, an application may be executed slower
than when it is operating on AC power.
To use the SAMSUNG mode after reinstalling Windows, install the PowerCFG
program using the system software CD.
Monitor Off
The LCD display goes into Power-Saving
mode after the specified period of time.
Hard Disk Off

The Hard Disk goes into Power-Saving
mode after the specified period of time.
Standby Mode
If the computer is not used for the specified
period of time, the monitor and hard disk Hibernation Mode
drives are turned off to reduce power Saves the current working status onto the
consumption. hard disk and turns the computer off.
Pressing the Power button restores the
computer to the previous working status.
Note Press Power button to use computer again in Standby Mode or Hibernation
Mode.
You can schedule your system for shutdown, hibernation or standby modes by
clicking System > Computer Scheduling of the EasyBox program.(P. 3-12)
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Using the Power button
You can configure the function of the power button.
Click Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance >
Power Options and select the Advanced tab.
Configure the Power button function.

Configuring the function of the <fn>+< > key
combination.
Caution When the Power button is configured to put the system into Power-Saving Mode, man-
ually shutting down the computer requires the Power button to be pressed and held for
more than 4 seconds.
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Using the Battery
Please refer to the following instructions when running the computer on
battery power without connecting the AC power.
This computer uses smart rechargeable Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery.
Caution Please read the instructions on the battery before use.

Please refer to the system operation environment (Page A-2) of this manual and
operate and store the battery at room temperature.
Ejecting and Attaching Battery

1. Shutdown system and close LCD.
2. Put the computer upside down.
3. Pull the two battery latches outward( ), then remove the battery.
battery latch
4. To install the battery again, slide the battery into the system as below. The battery
latch moves inward, and fixes the battery automatically.
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Monitoring the Battery Charge
You can view the battery charge status by completing the following procedures.
■ Using the shortcut key to view

Press the <fn> + < > key combination on the keyboard and then the current
power source and the current remaining battery charge are displayed at the top
left of the screen.
■ To view on the battery

Click the PUSH button on the battery. The remaining battery charge (%) will be displayed.
Slightly press PUSH button.
■ To view through the Control Panel

Select Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power Option > Power
Measure tab.
Then you can view the current power source and the current remaining battery charge.
Power supply status
Remaining Battery Charge
Caution Using the battery

Battery is an expendable supply, so when you use it for a long time, the capacity/bat-
tery life is shortened. If the battery life time is reduced to under half of the initial time,
we recommend that you purchase a new battery to use.
Note Battery Warning
You will hear an alarm when the remaining battery charge is under 10%. Connect
the power cable or turn off the computer and install a fully charged battery.
When the remaining battery charge is under 3%, the computer automatically
saves current work and turns off. This may be different according to the settings in
Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options > Alarms tab.

Increasing Battery Life
■ Adjust LCD Brightness

Press the <fn>+< > key combination on the keyboard to dim the LCD bright-
ness. ((p. 1-13) For more information about how to adjust the screen brightness,
refer to.)
■ Using the Battery Manager

Using the Battery Manager program, you can change the configuration of the
LCD brightness, the sleep timer and system devices, and can extend the battery
usage time to maximum.
Click on Start > All Programs > Samsung > Samsung Battery
Manager > Samsung Battery Manager
Change Mode
You can only change
the detailed configura-
tion in Custom Mode.
Power Saving Effects
▶ Maximum Battery Saving Mode : This mode extends the battery usage time to maximum. This
may degrade the performance of the system.
▶ Normal Mode : This mode extends the battery usage time to normal.
▶ Maximum Performance Mode : This mode provides maximum system performance at the
cost of the battery. Therefore, the battery usage time may be
reduced in this mode.
▶ Custom Mode : In this mode, a user can configure a detailed configuration to save the battery usage
time. A user can adjust the LCD brightness, select the time before the system sleeps,
select the screen color quality and select the graphics mode. A user can also turn the
wireless LAN function on and off.
참고 The Screen Color Quality, Graphics Mode and Wireless LAN in the Detailed Configuration represent the current
configuration. Selecting the Set button applies the configuration even without pressing the 'OK' or 'Apply' button.
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Note Controlling the LCD Brightness
If you restart the system after changing the LCD Brightness in Custom Mode,
the LCD brightness is changed to its default value. To keep the brightness
value configured in Custom Mode, configure the [Brightness Control Mode]
item to 'User Control' in the [Boot] menu of the System Setup. (See P. 6-2.)
If it is configured to [Auto], the LCD brightness is changed to level 8 when the
power is supplied by the AC adapter, or to level 1 when the power is sup-
plied by the battery according to the default brightness values.
Power Saving Effect
This shows the battery usage time after changing the system configuration in
10 levels for Maximum Battery Saving Mode and in 5 levels for Maximum
Performance Mode.
When Running a Game or Multimedia Application
A game or multimedia application may not work smoothly in Maximum
Battery Saving Mode. It is recommended selecting at least Normal Mode in
this case.
■ Use Battery Calibration

When the battery is in continuous use without being completely charged or dis-
charged, there may be a difference between the displayed battery charge and
the actual battery charge, owing to the inherent characteristics of the battery.
Completely discharging the battery and fully charging it can correct this problem.
Completely discharging the battery for this reason is called battery calibration.
The procedure to calibrate the battery is described below.
1. Turn off the computer and disconnect the AC power.
2. Turn on the computer and press <F2> to enter into System Setup.
3. Select Smart Battery Calibration in the Boot Menu, and press <Enter> to
start. The calibration process usually takes 3 to 5 hours depending on the
remaining battery charge.
▶ Boot Device Priority
NumLock [Off] Select system boot
Enable Keypad [By NumLock] options
Summary screen [Disabled]
Boor-time Diagnostic Screen [Disabled]
PXE OPROM [Only with F12]
Brightness Control Mode [Auto]
Easy Hangul [Disabled]
Smart Battery Calibration
4. When the calibration process is complete and the battery is completely

discharged, connect the AC power adaptor to fully recharge the battery.
Upgrading Memory
This computer has one or more 128 MB or 256 MB memory module(s).
Two memory module sockets are provided so that you can replace mem-
ory or install an additional memory module.
Note Before replacing the memory module, turn the system off completely. Do not
replace the memory module when the system is in Rest Mode.
1. Using a screwdriver, open the memory-module compartment cover on the bottom

of the system.
battery screw
2. Push the memory module tabs outward to pop the memory module outward.
Pull the module out at an angle of about 30°.
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3. Align the new memory module connectors accordingly and slide it into the slot at
a 30˚ angle.
4. Push the memory module in until the module clicks into place. If the memory
module is not fixed completely, push the module while pressing the memory mod-
ule tabs outward.
5. Close and fix the memory-module compartment cover using a screwdriver.

Using the Security Lock
The security lock is a device used to physically ‘fix’ the system when using it in a pub-
lic place. The locking device needs to be purchased separately. The shape and meth-
ods of use may differ depending on the manufacturer. Please refer to the manual
provided with the security lock for proper use.
Fix the Kensington lock cable to a fixed object (①) and connect the cable to the
Anti-theft port at the rear of the system (②).
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Traveling with the Computer
- When traveling, keep the system and the AC adapter disconnected. Otherwise,
it may affect the functions of the system.
- Make sure that the system is not pressed by a book or heavy objects. The LCD
may get damaged.
- When traveling by plane, use a bag designed for notebook PCs and hand-carry
the computer.
- Allow the computer and disks to pass through security X-rays but do not pass the
computer and disks through metal detectors.
- Do not use the computer during take off and landing.
- Make sure the eject button of PCMCIA card slot is locked.

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Chapter 6
Customizing your
computer
This chapter provides information
how to use the system setup,
customizinig screen settings.
Using System Setup
System Setup is a utility that enables the computer environment to be

changed to suit the user. System Setup is used when changing the system
password, booting priority, or when adding new devices.
Please use extra care when configuring System Setup, as it may cause
serious system error.
To enter System Setup

1. Turn on the computer.
2. When the booting screen appears, press <F2>.
3. The initial System Setup screen will appear in a moment.
Setup Menu
System Time [10:21:53]
System Date [10/26/2004] <Tab>, <Shift-Tab>, or
<Enter> selects field.
Help
▶ IDE Channel 0 Master [XXXXX MB]
▶ IDE Channel 0 Slave [DVD/CD-ROM] Displays help information on
Cpu Type Intel (R) Pentium(R) M the current selected item.
Cpu Speed X.XX GHz
Sysem Memory 640 KB
Total Menory XXX MB
Slot1 Memory Not Installed Setup Item
Slot2 Memory XXX MB
BIOS Version XXXXXXXX
Micom Version XXXXXX
Navigation Keys
Use these navigation keys to
view and change the System
Sub-Menu
Setup settings.
Press<enter> to display sub-menu.
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System Setup Menus
Menu Items Description

Main Configures the basic system environment
Advanced Configures OS and major chipset options of the system
Security Configures system security options
Boot Configures booting options
Exit Exits System Setup
Note For more information on System Setup menus or options, please refer to Help on the
right side of the screen.
System Setup Navigation Keys
Moves up and Changes the

Displays the down between value of the Restores
Help window. fields. current field. default values.
Exits the current Moves between Selects a field Saves changes

sub menu or menus. or opens a sub and exits
opens the Exit menu. System Setup.
menu.
Note Contents of System Setup may be changed due to functional improvement or

other reasons.
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Configuring the Password
■ Setting the Supervisor Password
By configuring a supervisor password, you can restrict system access to autho-
rized users only.
Note Do not lose or forget your password. If you have forgotten your password,
contact the Samsung service center.
1. Select the Security menu in the System Setup. (To enter into System Setup, see
Page 6-2.)
2. On the ‘Set Supervisor Password’ item, press <Enter>.
Supervisor Password Clear
User Password Clear
Supervisor Password
Set Supervisor Password [Enter] controls access to the
setup utility.
Set User Password [Enter]
Password on Boot [Disabled]
Fixed Disk Boot Sector [Normal]
3. Enter a password, press <Enter>, re-enter the password for confirmation, and
press <Enter> again.
4. When a message confirming the password configuration appears in the [Setup

Notice] window, press <Enter>.
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■ Setting the User Password
You can configure user passwords so that other users can use the system.
Note Before configuring a user password, a supervisor password must have been con-
figured.
Users can start the system with their user password, but cannot enter into the
System Setup.
Deactivating the supervisor password also deactivates the user password.
On the ‘Set User Password’ item, press <Enter>, and complete step 3-4 of
Configuring the Supervisor Password.
■ Activating the Booting Password

Note Before activating the booting password, the supervisor password must have been
configured.
Set the ‘Password on boot’ option to [Enabled].

From now on, you must enter the password to boot the system.
■ Deactivating the Password

1. On the password to delete, press <Enter>. (e.g. supervisor password)
2. Enter the current configured password, and press <Enter>.
3. Leave the ‘New Password’ and ‘Confirm New Password’ field empty, and press
<Enter> to deactivate the password.

Changing Booting Priority
You can select the booting priority among the devices such as the hard
drive, CD-ROM drive, etc. The following example describes how to con-
figure the hard drive as the first booting device when the CD-ROM drive
is configured as the first booting device by default.
1. Select the Boot Menu in System Setup.

2. Press <Enter> on Boot Device Priority item.
Boot Device Priority
NumLock [Off] Select system boot
Enable Keypad [By NumLock] options
Summary screen [Disabled]
Boor-time Diagnostic Screen [Disabled]
PXE OPROM [Only with F12]
Brightness Control Mode [Auto]
Easy Hangul [Disabled]
Smart Battery Calibration
3. Use the <↓> key to move to the Hard Drive item, and press <F6> key until it
is at the very top.
Boot Options
DVD/CD-ROM
Removable Devices
+ Hard Drive
4. Press <F10> to save the changed configuration, and exit System Setup.
Now you can boot the system with the hard disk drive as the first booting device.
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Configuring Resolution and Color Depth
Screen resolution is the number of pixels displayed on the screen. High
resolution makes the overall screen area large, although individual items
appear small. Color quality is determined by the number of bits used to
represent a pixel on the screen. High color quality displays more number
of colors on your screen.
1. Select Start > Control Panel > Appearance and Themes > Change
the screen resolution.
2. Make changes on the Settings tab of the [Display Properties] dialog.
You can view the

graphics chipset.
To change the number of colors displayed on a
monitor, select an appropriate color quality.
To change your screen resolution, move the slider

to select an appropriate resolution.
Note The Graphics Chipset

For the X25 / X50 models, an ATI Graphics Chipset is installed.
For the X20 model, either an ATI or Intel Graphics Chipset is
installed. You can view the installed graphics chipset in the Display
Properties window.
ATI Graphics Chipset: ATI MOBILITY RADEON X300/X600 Chipsetor ATI
MOBILITY RADEON Graphic Chipset
Intel Graphics Chipset: Mobile Intel(R) 915GM Express Chipset
3. When you have completed configuration, click Apply.
Note XGA models, configuring the Screen resolution to 1024x768, and the Color
quality to Highest (32 bit) is recommended.
SXGA+ models, configuring the Screen resolution to 1400x1050, and the
Color quality to Highest (32 bit) is recommended.
UXGA models, configuring the Screen resolution to 1600x1200, and the
Color quality to Highest (32 bit) is recommended.
WXGA(15.4") models, configuring the Screen resolution to 1280x800, and
the Color quality to Highest (32 bit) is recommended.
WSXGA+(15.4") models, configuring the Screen resolution to 1680x1050,
and the Color quality to Highest (32 bit) is recommended.

Using External Display Devices
(ATI Chipset model, refer to P.6-7)
Using external display devices such as a monitor, projector, TV, etc

allows you to view screen images alternatively or simultaneously on each
device. Additionally, you can extend the screen onto two display devices
to use a larger workspace.Using external display devices is especially
useful when you are giving a presentation or watching a movie through
your TV.
■ Switching Display Devices Using the Shortcut Key

You can watch the screen through either the LCD or an external display device,
or you can even watch the screen through both the LCD and an external display
device simultaneously.
1. Connect the external display device (e.g. a monitor or a projector) to the corre-
sponding port of the system.
To connect a TV, connect the TV to the TV output port of the system.
Note Connecting to a TV
To connect to a TV, connect the TV-Out port of the system and the S-Video
port of the TV with the S-Video cable. (The cable is not included and needs to
be purchased additionally.)
Connect to a DTV
To connect to a DTV, connect the TV-Out port of the system and the Component
port of the TV output using the Dongle cable and the Component cable
(the Dongle cable is not included and needs to be purchased additionally).
Connect the Dongle cable to the TV-Out port of

the system and the Component cable.
(The Dongle cable is not included and
needs to be purchased additionally.)
For X25 / X50 models, the configuration needs to be changed as follows

after connecting the cable.
1. Click Start > Control Panel > Appearance
and Themes > Display
2. Click the Settings tab > Advanced
3. Click the Display tab.
4. Select YPbPr On/Off.
5. Click Apply.
6. Click YPbPr.
7. Select the appropriate TV type in the YPbPr
Properties window and Click Apply.
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2. Press the <Fn> + < > key. Provided that an external display device is con-
nected, the display option changes in LCD > CRT > LCD+CRT order whenever the
key is pressed.
Note Provided that multiple external display devices are connected, the display
order is LCD>CRT>TV>LCD+CRT>LCD+TV>LCD whenever the <Fn>+< >
keys are pressed. In the DOS environment, the screen is output to LCD and
CRT in this sequence.
The TV function is not supported. In full screen DOS mode of Windows, you
cannot use the hot keys.
■ Using Dual View to View an Extended Screen

You can expand the screen into two display devices and work conveniently in
separate workspaces.
In Dual View mode, you can select the screen resolution and color quality for
each display device, as if there were two separate graphics cards.
(‘See P. 6-8 Connecting to a TV’)
2. Press touchpad right button on the desktop, click Properties, and then click the
Settings tab.
3. Click the monitor ‘2’ icon, select the ‘Extend my Windows desktop
onto this monitor’ check box, and then click Apply.

4. When you have completed this, click OK on the left of the Troubleshoot button.
The primary display device (the LCD) is indicated as ‘1’, and the secondary dis-
play device is indicated as ‘2’. Now you can use each of the two display devices
as independent display devices.<Enter> to deactivate the password.
1: Primary 2: Secondary
Note When you use Dual View, configuring the LCD as the 'Primary' monitor is
recommended.
Caution If the screen of the secondary display device is displayed at 640x480 pixels, with 256
colors, change the settings to the desired screen resolution and color quality in the
[Display Properties] window.
■ Deactivating Dual View Mode

Click the monitor ‘2’ icon, clear the ‘Extend my Windows desktop
onto this monitor’ check box, and then click Apply.
Note To move a window between display devices in Dual View mode

Click the title bar of the window in the primary display device (1, the LCD), and
drag it to the secondary display device (2). The window moves to the secondary
display device.
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Using External Display Devices
(Intel Chipset model, refer to P.6-7)
Using external display devices such as monitor or projector, you can

view the screen images alternatively or simultaneously. You can
extend the screen into two display devices to use larger workspace.
Using external display devices would be especially useful when you
are giving presentations or watching a video file.
(‘See P. 6-8 Connecting to a TV’)
2. Right-click on the desktop, and select Graphics Options > Graphics
Properties.
3. On the Devices tab, select your desired display device, and click OK. (The
displayed device list is determined by the currently connected devices.

Monitor Displays on an external device such as monitor or a projector.
TV You can only view the screen on the TV.
Notebook Displays on the notebook LCD only.
Intel(R) Dual Displays the same screen on the notebook LCD, and an
Display Clone external device such as monitor or projector.
Extended Desktop Extends the screen into the notebook LCD and an external
device such as monitor or projector to use a 2 times larger
workerspace.
Note To switch display devices using shortcut key

You can switch display devices easily by pressing <Fn>+< > shortcut key.
Provided that the CRT monitor is connected, the display order will be LCD > CRT >
LCD+CRT whenever the <Fn>+< > key is pressed.
Provided that multiple external display devices are connected, the display order is
LCD>CRT>TV>LCD+CRT>LCD+TV>LCD whenever the <Fn>+< > keys are
pressed.
You cannot use the <Fn>+< > shortcut key in the full screen mode DOS
prompt.
To change display devices easily

Right-click on the desktop, and select Graphics Options > Output To to
change the current display device easily.
To change the screen resolution and color quality

If the screen does not appear clearly, please try to change the screen resolution
and color quality. In the figure of step 3, select a device, and configure the color,
screen area, and refresh rate.
When using an LCD and a wide monitor, the LCD and monitor screen sizes may
differ. To make them the same size, select ‘Apply the same settings to the 2 monitors’.
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Checking for Viruses
The Norton AntiVirus software is provided as the virus inspection
program.
Note When you first run Norton AntiVirus, the Norton AntiVirus Configuration window
pops up. If you complete the configuration and your computer connect to network, you
can download and install the latest updates via the network. When the live update is
done, virus scanning starts automatically. To stop scanning, click on Stop.
If you didn’t configure the Norton AntiVirus program, a security alert icon ( )
appears in the notification area on the right of the task bar. This indicates
that the current security state of your computer is not secure. Configure the virus-scan-
ning program to make the security alert icon disappear.
1. Select Start > All Programs > Norton AntiVirus >

Norton AntiVirus 2003.
2. Click Scan Virus, select drive to inspect, and click Scan.
Vaccines for the latest viruses
can be downloaded by
connecting to Symantec’s
homepage.
3. If a virus is detected, select Automatic in Norton AntiVirus, and click Next to

delete the virus.

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Chapter 7
Recovering the
Computer
This chapter provides recovery
procedures using
the System Recovery CD
when the computer is not
operating properly.
Restoring the System
Note This description is only for models running Window XP.
The System Restore function allows you to restore your computer to an earli-
er copy (called restore point), and restores the settings if a problem occurs.
The System Restore function is provided by Windows XP to enable the reso-
lution of various problems without reinstalling Windows XP completely.
You can use System Restore in the following cases.
The system files are deleted or damaged by mistake.
The system is unstable or a problem occurs in a device driver.
A problem occurs after changing system files such as the registry.
A problem occurs after installing a new program.
■ Creating a Restore Point

Restore points are created at predetermined times and at times of significant system
events such as when a program or a driver is installed. You can also decide when to
create your own restore points.
Note There has to be more than 200MB of free space on the hard disk drive. If the disk
space is insufficient, a saved restore point might be deleted.
You are recommended to create a restore point when you have purchased a new
computer and before installing new programs or device drivers. Before creating a
restore point, check that the computer is operating properly.
The procedures to create your own restore point are described below.
1. Click Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > System
Restore.
2. Select ‘Create a restore point’, and than click Next.
3. In the Restore point description box, type a name to identify the restore
point, and than click Create. A restore point has been created.
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■ Returning your computer to an earlier restore point
The procedures to return your computer to an earlier restore point when a problem
has occurred are described below.
1. Start > All Programs > Accessories
> System Tools > System Restore.
2. Select ‘Restore my computer to an
earlier time’, and click Next.
Caution Since changes made after the

Recovery Point may not be
maintained, please back-up all
necessary files to another
location before performing
system recovery.
3. Select the desired restore date (①) from

the calendar restoration and select the
desired restore point from the list (②),
and then click Next.
②
①
Note The date of the restore point

is displayed in bold font.
4. Confirm the selected restore point and click Next. System Restore shuts down
Windows, and starts the restoration processes.
5. After the restoration is complete, Windows restarts. In the [System Restore completed]
dialog box, click OK. Your computer has been restored to the selected restore point.
■ Undoing the last restoration

The procedures to undo a restoration are described below.
1. Click Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > System
Restore.
2. Select ‘Undo my last restoration’, and click Next.
3. Confirm the restoration information to undo, and click Next. System Restore
shuts down Windows and starts undoing the restoration.
4. After the undo restoration is complete, Windows restarts. On the [Undo the last
restoration completed] dialog box, click OK. Your computer has been restored to
the point prior to the last restoration.
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If you have reinstalled the Windows operating system, or the system and
program do not operate properly, you can re-install the driver and pro-
gram using the system software CD.
Note This computer is optimized for Microsoft Windows XP. Therefore, Windows drivers
other than the ones included in the System Software CD are not provided.
■ Running the system software CD

Insert the system software CD into the CD-ROM drive. The initial screen appears
automatically.
Standard Installation : This displays a list of drivers or programs that are not
currently installed on your computer from the system
software CD provided.
All necessary components are installed using the
factory defaults.
Minimum Installation : This displays the components (driver, Windows
programs, etc) that, if not installed, may cause
problems with the system performance. You can
install only required components.
Custom Installation : You can customize the installation of drivers and
programs.
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■ Installing drivers and programs
1. Click Standard Installation in the main window of the System Software CD.
(Standard Installation is recommended)
2. The system is scanned to display the drivers and programs that need to be
installed.
3. Click OK. The drivers and programs are automatically installed as factory
defaults.
4. When done, restart the system.

Reinstalling Windows XP
If the Windows XP does not operate properly due to an error in the sys-
tem, or if you have replaced the hard disk drive, you can reinstall
Windows XP using the system recovery CD.
Caution With the system recovery CD, you can reinstall Windows XP only. To return the
system to the state of shipment, reinstall the device drivers and programs with the
system software CD after reinstalling Windows XP with the system recovery CD.
Reinstalling Window may delete the data on the hard disk drive such as files,
programs, etc. In order to minimize damage from data loss, please remember to
always back up data. Samsung Electronics is not liable in the case of data loss,
please consult your warranty statement for clarification.
Note When you have set a booting password

You are asked to enter your booting password after restarting the system
during the Windows installation. Enter the password to continue to the next
steps.
■ Reinstalling Windows
Explain Standard installation option as a standard.
1. Insert the system recovery CD into the CD-ROM drive.
2. In the initial screen, click Standard installation.
Standard installation : You can change the settings for partitioning, the
installation folder, etc. during the Windows installa-
tion. However, reinstalling Windows may delete the
data on the hard disk drive such as files, programs,
etc. In order to minimize damage from data loss,
please remember to always back up data.
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Quick Installation : This re-installs Windows with the user data and the
system configuration intact. The user data in the already
existing Windows folders may be preserved as the
existing Windows folders are overwritten.
3. The description for the standard installation appears. Click Yes.
The installation starts, and the system will be restarted after a while.
Note When Quick Installation is selected,

Setup proceeds with Step 3 before automatically installing Windows. Quick
Installation overwrites the existing Windows version, so that drivers or applica-
tions do not need to be reinstalled.
4. After the system has restarted, the message ‘Press any key to boot from
CD’ appears. Do not press any key at this time. After a while the partition con-
figuration screen appears.
Note What is partition configuration?

Partition configuration is a function that devides the hard disk drive into one or
several partitions. Note that changing the partition deletes all of the data on the
hard disk drive.

Note If you press ESC to select another folder for the installation, new Windows folders
are created causing a risk of dual booting.
6. After the installation process copies the necessary folders for the Windows instal-
lation, restart the system, and the message “Press any key to boot from CD” is
displayed. You do not need to enter anything. In a moment, the Windows
XPinstallation screen will appear to proceed with the installation.
7. When the Regional and Language Options window appears, click Next.
8. When a window that requires your name and organization pops up, enter your
name and the organization and click Next. In the Windows XP Professional
edition, an additional window that requires thecomputer name and the
administrator password appears. Enter the computer name and the
administrator password and click Next.
9. When the Date and Time Settings window appears, click Next.
10. When the system restarts to display Press any key to boot from CD, do not press
any key.
When you see the Windows desktop, this means that the installation process is
completed. Remove the system recovery CD and install the device
drivers and applications from the system software CD.

■ If You Cannot Run Windows
If you cannot run Windows, you have to boot the system with the system recovery
CD, and reinstall Windows. If you boot the system from the system recovery CD,
you can install Windows only with the user installation option. You cannot install
with the standard installation option.
1. Insert the system recovery CD into the CD-ROM drive and start the computer.
2. If the following message appears on the screen, press any key from the key-
board.
Note This message appears only when the CD drive has booting priority.
If the message does not appear, configure the CD drive as the first booting
device referring to the Changing Booting Priority in the User Guide.
(Refer to P.6-6)
3. Do not press any key at this time. After a while the partition configuration screen
appears. To not change the partition, press <Enter>.
4. Select the desired file system ( format ).
To maintain the current file system, press <Enter>.
5. Select the folder to install the Windows operating system. To delete the previous
version of Windows and install in the current folder, press <L> on the keyboard.
6. After the installation process copies the necessary folders for the Windows instal-
lation, restart the system, and the message “Press any key to boot from CD” is
displayed. You do not need to enter anything. In a moment, the Windows XP
7. Follow the instructions of the Windows XP installation wizard to continue with the
installation.
8. When the installation is complete, the computer will restart.
When the system has restarted, the Press any key to boot from CD message
appears. Ignore the message.
The system boots and the Windows and Windows Registration screen appears.
Register Windows, following the instructions to finish the Windows installation.
Remove the System Recovery CD and install the device drivers and application
programs using Standard Installation from the System Software CD.
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Q&A
This section provides information on possible problems, solutions and
other references for system use.
Windows Related
Q1The system does not shutdown properly.
A When the system does not shutdown normally, press and hold the Power button
until the system manually shuts off. If the Power-Saving Mode is configured into
the Power button, press and hold for more than 4 seconds to shut the system off.
When the system is turned on after such manual shutdown, Scandisk will run to
check errors in the system.
Q2The system freezes during program operation
A1 There is an error with the program currently being used. Press the <Ctrl>, <Alt>,
and <Delete> keys simultaneously and click ‘End Task in the [Windows Task
Manager] window.
A2 There is an error with the Windows OS. Reboot the system by using the Power
button.

Display Related
Q1 The LCD screen is too dark or too bright.
A Adjust the LCD screen brightness. Use the <Fn> + < >, <Fn> + < > keys.
Q2 The screen saver disturbs screen viewing during Media Player or

video file operation.
A Unselect Tools > Option > Player > Allow screen saver during playback in the
Media Player.
Q3 In DOS mode, changing the full screen DOS mode by pressing

<ALT>+<Enter> key displays a broken image for a short period.
A The DOS mode which supports 2 Byte characters such as Korean and Japanese
runs in graphic not in text mode. In this case, a broken image may be displayed
while changing the video mode settings.
Q4 In the following cases, the screen blinks or displays noise for a

short time:
(Click on the Graphics related tab, change the Resolution, change the Display
Device, remove the AC Adapter, restart the system and change the PowerPlay
level.)
A This may happen while the video driver is examining the connected device.
While detecting, any connected display devices may blink or some noise may
occur.
Q5 When I connect a projector, and change the setting to display

screen image on both the LCD and the projector by pressing
<Fn>+< > keys, screen is not displayed properly.
A Press <Fn>+< > keys once again.
Q6 The desktop momentarily appears as a broken image when

zooming in or out of the Media Player screen when Media
Player is running.
A Since zooming in or out of the Media Player screen changes the screen resolu-
tion, the desktop may momentarily appear as a 'broken image' during this oper-
ation.
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Q7 A DVD or an MPEG file is only played on the LCD (ATI chipset
model)
A When both the LCD and the CRT are being used simultaneously, video plays on
one of them by default.
1. Right-click over the Desktop and select Properties.
Overlay tab.
3. Select the Theater Mode option, and then configure the Overlay Display Mode
to ‘Theater Mode’ or ‘All The Same’ and then click on Apply. Then you can
view the video on both the LCD and CRT screens.
Q8 Pressing the <Fn>+< > keys while booting displays a red line
on the screen. (For ATI chipset models)
A Pressing the <Fn>+< > keys in the Setup screen or while booting the system
may display a red line on the screen. This is a problem that occurs while drawing
an icon on the screen and does not affect the operation of the system.
Q9 When I change the power source to the battery by removing the

AC adapter or change the display device to CRT from LCD, I
sometimes see a POWERPLAY warning message (ATI chipset
models)
A The PowerPlay function is a new technology that extends the battery usage time.
PowerPlay works only when the system is operating on battery power and using
an LCD. When the PowerPlay function is disabled due to a changed operating
environment, the PowerPlay function warning message may be displayed.
Q10 I cannot see the Taskbar on the Desktop when I use a projector
A This happens when the projector does not support the screen resolutions of 1400
x 1050 pixels or 1680 x 1050 pixels which are supported by the 15.4"
WSXGA+ LCD monitor. In this case, change the system screen resolution to 1024
x 768 pixels (recommended).

Modem Related
Q1 I cannot hear the modem sound.
A1 Check that the telephone line is properly connected to the modem.
A2 Check that the modem driver is installed properly.
1. Click Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance >
System.
2. Select Hardware tab > Device Manager > Modems in the System
Properties window, and check if there is a yellow exclamation mark on the
installed modem icon. If there is, delete the modem device driver and reinstall
the driver, because the yellow exclamation mark represents a not properly
installed driver.
3. If there is no yellow exclamation mark, double-click the installed modem, and
click Diagnostics tab > Query Modem in the Modem Properties win-
dow to diagnose the modem.
No message in either of Command and Response in the Diagnostics tab means
that the modem is not operating properly.
Diagnose the modem again after restarting the system or reinstalling the driver.
(You have to exit all programs using modem in the advance of diagnostics of the
modem).
A3 Although I can make a connection with the modem, I cannot hear the dial tone
and modem connection sound. In this case check the following list:
1. Click Start > All Programs > Accessories > Entertainment >
Volume Control.
2. Clear the Mute check box in the Telephone Line item.
(Depending on the sound driver, it may be displayed as another name such as
Modem, Phone, Mono. If there is no corresponding item, click Options >
Properties > Volume Control, select ‘Playback’, and select the ‘Telephone
Line’ under the ‘Display the following volume controls’. Click OK.)
Q2 I cannot make a call using an extension line.

A In general, the dial tone of a PABX or a digital phone switching system is not a
continuous one, unlike that of a trunk line.
Therefore, the modem may not make a call because the modem mistakes the dial
tone from a PABX or a digital phone switching system as a busy tone.
In this case, complete the following procedures.
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Using an AT command
As an initialization command, use the command, ATX3.
Otherwise, enter the ATX3 command manually before making a call.
It can correct this problem by skipping the dial tone check step.
Configuring the Modem through the Control Panel
1. Click Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet Connections
4. In the Modem tab of the Modem Properties window, clear the ‘Wait
for dial tone before dialing’ check box.
5. When the configuration is completed, click OK.
Q3 How do I use my modem when dialing from overseas?

A1 Check that the modem is correctly configured according to the current country.
Because the values for communication may differ according to the country, you
may not be able to connect via the modem due to an incorrect modem configura-
tion.
3. In the Dialing Rules tab, click Edit.
4. In the General tab in the Edit Location window, select the current country
from the Country/region radio box, specify the Area code, and click OK.
A2 Because the shape of the telephone plug may differ according to the country, you
have to purchase and use the appropriate telephone plug for that particular country.
Q4 How do I receive a fax while the system is in power saving

mode (Rest mode) (For Windows XP and 2000)?
A To receive a fax when the system is in power saving mode, and the operating sys-
tem is Windows XP or 2000, configure the system as follows:
1. The automatic fax reception function of the fax program needs to be activated.
(For more information, refer to the corresponding fax program manual.)
5. In the Power Management tab of the Modem Properties window, select the “With
this device, exit the computer from stand-by mode” item and then click OK.
The above setting enables the modem to turn on the system and receive a fax
when in power saving mode.

Wired LAN Related
Q1 <Wake On LAN> Function.
A <Wake On LAN> is a function that activates the system in rest mode when a sig-
nal (such as ping or magic packet commands) arrives from network(wired
LAN).
▶ To use <Wake On LAN> function

1. Select My Network Environment > View Network Connections
from the Desktop.
2. Click the right button on the touchpad over Local Area Connection, and
select Properties.
3. Click Configure..., and select Power Management tab. Select 'Allow
this device to bring the computer out of standby', then click OK.
Restart the system.
If the system in rest mode is activated when there is no received signal, use the
system after disabling <Wake On LAN> function.
Connecting wired LAN while using wireless LAN may not execute <Wake On
LAN> function. Configure wireless LAN to 'Disable' to use <Wake On LAN>
function.
1. Click on My Network Place> View network connections on the Desktop.
2. Right-click over Wireless Network Connection and select Disable.
Q2 When I connected 100Mbps wired LAN and the computer exits

standby/hibernate mode, a message informing 10Mbps wired
LAN connection appears.
A When the computer exits standby/hibernate mode, restoring the network takes
about 3 seconds. When the network is restored, it operates in 100Mbps.
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Wireless LAN Related
Refer to (P.4-11) “Configuring the Network Environment Settings for
Wireless LAN Network (WLAN)” for the basic uses of a wireless LAN.
Q1 The Wireless LAN device is operating properly, but I cannot
connect to the Internet or to another computer.
This is due to an inappropriate configuration. Check the following check lists:
A1 If you are using a computer-to-computer (Ad Hoc) network connection, check that
the name of the configured network (SSID) is correct. The network name (SSID) is
case sensitive.
A2 If you are using a network key (encryption key), you have to use the same net-
work keys for an AP (Access Point) or a computer-to-computer network (Ad Hoc).
The network key of the AP is configured in the AP management program. Ask
your network administrator or AP manager for more detailed information.
A3 Check that the device driver is properly installed. If the driver is not properly
installed, you will find a yellow exclamation mark on the network icon by clicking
Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > System
> Hardware tab > Device Manager > Network adapters >
Wireless LAN adapter. If there is a yellow exclamation mark, please reinstall
the device driver with the system software CD.
A4 Referring to A2 of Q3, check that the network bridge configuration is correct.
Q2 The signal strength is excellent, but I cannot connect to the

network.
Even if the signal strength is excellent, the network connection may not operate
properly if the TCP/IP properties are not properly configured, or the network key
(encryption key) is incorrect.
A1 Check that the TCP/IP properties are configured properly. When you connect to
an AP, click the Wireless Network Connection icon ( ) on the taskbar
and select the Support tab. If the IP is not allocated properly, the IP address will
be displayed as follows. (e.g. 169.254.xxx.xxx)
If the network does not provide DHCP, you have to specify the correct IP address
by asking your network administrator.
Even if the network provides DHCP, the server may not allocate an IP address to
the client properly, and the client station cannot connect to the network.
A2 Referring to A2 of Q1, check that the network key is correct.
A3 Referring to Q4, check that AP is operating properly.

Q3 I cannot share an Internet connection.
A1 It may require some time to synchronize the computers to share an Internet

connection after the Internet connection sharing configuration is completed. If you
cannot share Internet connection even after a longer period, restart the computer.
A2 Check if the connection between the network adapters is configured to bridge.

If there is a configured bridge connection between the network adapters through
the network configuration wizard, remove the network bridge, and reconfigure
the Internet connection sharing.
A bridge connection is created when you ran Network Setup Wizard from the
[Network Connections] window, and selected both the internal connection
adapter and another adapter in the wizard.
Q4 I cannot connect to the AP.
Check the Computer Settings

A1 Verify whether the wireless LAN function of the computer is on by doing the
following. If the wireless LAN function is off, turn it on.
For Windows XP, verify that the wireless network connection has been set to
“Enable” in Start > Control Panel > Network Connections.
If there is a Wireless LAN On/Off button, check if the wireless LAN button is
pressed.
A2 Verify whether the same network key (encryption key) has been entered in both
the AP and the computer.
The network key is an encryption key for encrypting data transmitted between the
AP and the computer. It is recommended setting the network key manually.
Check the AP Settings

For the AP settings, refer to the User’s Guide provided by the AP manufacturer.
A3 Verify whether the environment is suitable for using a wireless LAN.
The use of a wireless LAN may be restricted according to the environment and
distance. Obstacles such as walls or doors affect the use of a wireless LAN. .
Install the AP in a high and open space 50cm from the wall and far removed
from any other radio signal sources.
A4 Verify whether the AP is operating properly.

When the AP is not operating normally, turn off the AP and after a short while
turn it on again.
Verify whether the AP’s firmware is the most recent version. (Contact the AP
manufacturer or the place where you purchased the AP for details of the AP
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A5 Verify whether the AP has been properly connected to the network.
Verify whether the network is operating normally by connecting the wired
network cable, which has been connected to the AP, to your computer.
A6 Check the network key settings (encryption key).

When automatic code conversion (a passphrase function) has been selected and
data communication is not functioning even with a normal wireless connection, it
is recommended entering the network key (encryption key) manually.
A7 Check the AP settings as follows. (The following is recommended for a standard

environment and thus may differ according to the specific wireless network
environment.)
When several APs are present simultaneously, check the channel setting for
each AP. When different APs are using nearby channels, interference may
occur between electronic waves. Set the APs’ channels further apart from each
other. (Ex: Ch1, Ch5, Ch9, Ch13)
When an AP’s SSID (Service Set ID) option is set to “Hide”, you cannot search
for that AP on the computer. We recommend canceling the “Hide” option for
an AP. The SSID is a name for distinguishing one wireless LAN from another
wireless LAN.
It is recommended using Long Preamble. Preamble is a signal for data
transmission synchronization. Short Preamble may be supported by some
types of APs but may cause compatibility problems.
It is recommended using a static IP.
Since static channel selection is more reliable than auto channel selection, it is
recommended setting a static channel.
Q5 In the Windows XP ‘Available wireless networks’ window, the

Wireless Network Connection is displayed as ‘Not Available’.
A1 When there is a Wireless LAN button, ensure that the Wireless LAN button is
turned on.
A2 Check if there is additional program for a wireless LAN connection installed.

Windows XP supports wireless LAN connections through the Wireless Zero
Configuration (WZC) service. Therefore, an additional program for wireless LAN
connection is not required, unless the network requires a specific program.
However, installation of some wireless LAN related programs may sometimes
disable the [View Available Wireless Networks] window supported by WZC
service. Exit the wireless LAN related program then check whether the window is
enabled.

A3 Initialize the device driver.
Click Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance >
System > Hardware tab > Device Manager > Network adapters,
and select the wireless LAN adapter. Right-click the network adaptor and select
'Disable' from the popup menu. Then right-click over the network adaptor and
select 'Enable' after a short wait to check that the device is operating properly.
A4 Right-click the My computer icon, and select Manage. When the Computer
Management window appears, double-click Services and Applications on
the left, and then click Services from the sub menu tree. Select the Standard tab
in the right pane, double-click Wireless Zero Configuration and check that
Startup Type is configured to Automatic, and the Service status is Started.
A5 In the case of Windows XP, click Advanced in the [Wireless Network Connection]
dialog box (see p.4-12 'Connecting to an AP') and make sure that 'Use
Windows to configure my wireless network settings' is selected.
This may happen when a third-party wireless network setup program (e.g.
PROSet) other than Windows XP default program is installed. For setting up a
wireless network using the Windows XP program, this option should be selected.
Q6 When connecting to a computer-to-computer (Ad Hoc) network,

I cannot connect to another computer connected to the same
computer-to-computer network.
A1 Make sure that the security settings and network name of the computer-to-com-
puter (Ad Hoc) network is correct.
A2 Check the TCP/IP properties of the computers to be connected through the com-
puter-to-computer (Ad Hoc) network. All of the computers to be connected
through a computer-to-computer (Ad Hoc) network should be configured so that
their IP addresses are within the same subnet range.
If the IP address is configured to DHCP (Obtain an IP address automatically)
in TCP/IP properties, IP address is configured within the same subnet range
automatically.
If the IP address is configured to static IP in TCP/IP properties, select Use the
following IP address in the TCP/IP properties of the wireless adapter,
configure IP address:10.0.0.1~10.0.0.254, and Subnet mask:
255.255.255.0, and then try again.
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Q7 When using a computer-to-computer (Ad Hoc) network,
sometimes I cannot search the access point.
A It may happen occasionally when you are using a computer-to-computer (Ad

Hoc) network connection. Even if you cannot find some access points, the
computer-to-computer (Ad Hoc) network is operating properly. Click Refresh to
view the latest search result.
Q8 Running Help file while running Profile Wizard in the wireless

LAN program (PROSet) makes the PROSet window white.
A It will be displayed properly when you finish the profile wizard. It dose not affect
the program operation.
Q9 The network does not operate properly when both the wireless
and the wired network connections are simultaneously
configured with the same IP address.
A You cannot use the wireless and the wired network connections using the same IP
address simultaneously. To use either the wireless or the wired network in turn
with the same IP address, you have to Disable whichever network device will not
be using in the network connection of the Control Panel.
Q10 The wireless LAN does not work properly when there is a
device operating on an adjacent frequency in the vicinity of the
product.
A1 Channel interference may occur when a wireless video transceiver or a

microwave oven is being used.If you experience channel interference from other
equipment, it is recommended changing the channel to connect to the AP. For
more information about AP settings, refer to the User Manual supplied by the AP
manufacturer.
A2 IEEE802.11g equipment operates in hybrid mode when there is active

IEEE802.11b equipment. This may result in data rate degradation.
Q11 An established wireless LAN connection is disconnected after

2~3 minutes, and the connection is not recovered.
A1 This may be caused by channel interference. Change the channel of the AP, and
reconnect.
A2 This may be caused by selecting the ‘Use IEEE 802.1x network authentication’
option when IEEE 802.1x authentication is not available.
Check the properties of the AP in the wireless network settings. If the ‘Use IEEE
802.1x authentication in this network’ option is selected, deselect the option on
the Authentication tab.
For more detailed information about authentication server, ask your network
administrator.
A3 If the AP is configured to ‘Use network authentication (Shared Key)’
If the AP is configured to authentication shared mode, all computers to be con-
nected should be configured as follows:
If you are using Windows XP, select network authentication(shared mode) in the
wireless network settings.
Click Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet Connections >
Network Connections. Right-click the Wireless Network Connection icon,
and click View Available Wireless Networks > Advanced. In the
Wireless Networks tab, select an AP in the Available Networks field and click
Configure and select Network Authentication (Shared Mode).
If you are using Windows 2000, check that the network authentication mode is
configured to Share in the security settings of the wireless LAN program
(PROSet).
For more network authentication procedures, ask your AP (Access Point)
administrator.
Q12 After PROSet is installed, The “AEGIS Protocol (IEEE 802.1x)

v2.2.1.0” appears in the [Local Area Connection Properties]
window.
A The AEGIS Protocol is a security authentication protocol that is automatically

installed when PROSet is installed and does not affect the operation of other pro-
grams.
Q13 Although I have turned the wireless LAN off using the Off
Button on the PROSet, the wireless LAN operating light is still
on.
A This is normal. The Off Button for the Wireless LAN on the PROSet only turns off
the S/W and not the H/W for the Wireless LAN.
Q14 After installing the PROSet, I cannot manage the wireless net-
work under Windows.
A Click on "Use Microsoft Client" in the Tools menu of the PROSet program to
manage a wireless network in Windows. To manage a wireless network in the
PROSet program, click on "Use Inter PROSet/Wireless" in the Tools menu of the
PROSet program.
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Game/Program Related
Q1 3D game is not executed, or some functions are not working.
A Change the graphic setting of the game to ‘2D’ or ‘Software Renderer’, then exe-
cute the program again.
Q2 I launched a game right after installing it, and the game is not
executed.
A This problem may occur when the game is not compatible with Windows XP.
Launch the game again, and it will be executed properly.
Q3 A game runs only in small screen format.

A This may happen when the display settings are configured to reduced mode ('Use
Centered Output'). To view the game in full screen mode, complete the following
procedures.
1. Right-click on the desktop using the touchpad, and then select Properties.
Display tab.
3. Select the Panel item, and select °ÆExtend the image to the screen size°Ø in
the Display Properties.

A1 Before launching a game, right-click over the Desktop, and select Graphics
Option >Fit to Monitor > Available.
A2 Before launching a game, configure to the Full Screen mode as follows.
1. Right-click in the video screen,
2. Click Graphics Options > Graphics Properties > Devices tab.
3. Click the corresponding device and then select 'Full Screen'.
4. Click OK.
Q4 While playing a 3D game, I tried to change display devices

using <Fn> + < > keys, then the system does not operate.
A When you use <Fn> + < > keys while playing a 3D game, a system error
may occur.
Do not use <Fn> + < > keys while playing a 3D game.

Q5 <Fn>+< > Key combination does not work.
A While displaying video of VCD or MPEG, or the display setting is Dual View,
you cannot toggle display devices. Also the installation of NetWare Client 32
program disables the function of <Fn>+< >.
Q6 While playing a game, pressing the <Fn>+< >keys does not

work or the screen is not properly displayed.
A Some games and 3D application programs may change the display device
control. Therefore, pressing the <Fn>+< > keys may terminate the running
program or may display an abnormal screen.
Press the <Fn>+< > keys before launching a program and do not press them
while running the program.
Q7 Running speed of a game is too slow or fast.

A Change the setting of Power Schemes to 'Always On'.
(Click Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance >
Power Options > Power Schemes tab, then configure the Power
schemes field to 'Always On'.)
Q8 Pressing <Fn>+< > keys while running a game may cause

abnormal operation of the system.
A Do not press <Fn>+< > keys while a game is running, because it may cause
a system error.
Q9 Some part of a game image is not displayed or is displayed in

black.
A This may happen when running a game designed for DirectX 8.1, such as NHL
2003, MVP Baseball 2003, etc.
Q10 When playing a game, the image display temporarily freezes

a number of times.

A This may happen when the PowerPlay setting is configured to ‘Optimal Battery
usage time’ or ‘Balance’.
1. Right-click over the Desktop and then select Properties.
POWERPLAY tab.
3. Click the PowerPlay Settings button, and set the Plug-In, High Battery and Low
Battery sliders to ‘Optimal Performance’ and then click Apply.
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A This may happen when using the DFGT function.
1. Right-click over the Desktop and select Graphics Option > Graphics Properties
> Device tab.
2. Click Notebook and click ‘Power Schemes Settings'.
3. Unselect 'Intel¢Á Dual-Frequency Graphics Technology'.
4. Click OK.
Q11 The screen is severely interrupted in some games. (ATI chipset

models)
A In 3D games, the texture data needed in 3D screen presentation are stored in the
system memory. When the system memory is not enough, the data is stored in
the hard disk and transferred to system memory when the data is needed. In
some games, the screen may be interrupted during this process.
Lower the game resolution or texture image quality. (Linage 2, Terminator 3,
Delta Force : Black Hawk Down, Medal of Honor, Battlefield 1942, etc.)
Q12 When I run 'The Sims Fun Party' game in Dual Display Clone
mode, a mouse cursor afterimage appears (Intel chipset mod-
els)
A Change the display device to LCD only, by pressing the <Fn>+< > keys and
launch the game again.
Q13 When I play multiple avi and mpg files with Mplayer2, a dif-
ferent screen plays (Intel chipset models)
A This may happen when you play more than 3 video files simultaneously. Please
play only up to 2 video files at a time.

Security Center
Q1 To change the popup window display settings when connected
to the Internet.
In the Windows XP SP2 environment, you can decide whether to display a popup
window when connected to the Internet, for user convenience and security.
A1 To display most of the popup windows when connected to the Internet:

2. In the Privacy tab of Internet Properties, clear Block pop-ups.
A2 To display popup windows only from the current site when connected to the
Internet:
Place the cursor on the notification area at the bottom of the Internet address bar
and right-click to display a menu, from which you can select Temporarily Allow
Pop-ups or Always Allow Pop-ups from This Site.
A3 To display popup windows from a particular site:

2. In the Privacy tab of Internet Properties, click on Settings from Block pop-ups.
3. Enter a URL to want to allow pop-ups into Address of Web site to allow and
click on Add.
4. You will find that the entered address is added to the allowed sites list. The
next time you connect to the Web site, you will see pop-ups appearing. When
you need to re-block a permitted site, select the Web site address that you want
to block from the Allowed Sites and click on Remove.
Q2 When you connect to a Web site, you see the message, “To help
protect your security, Internet Explorer stopped this site from
installing an ActiveX control on your computer”or “This site
might require the following ActiveX control” below the address
bar.
A Windows XP SP2 blocks unsigned ActiveX controls from being installed when
connected to certain Web sites for security reasons. On some Web sites that have
no ActiveX controls installed, applications are not started or do not display
properly. In this case, to install ActiveX controls, right-click the notification area to
display a menu from which you can select Install ActiveX control.
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Q3 When you see a Windows Security Alert icon appear on the
right part of the task bar.
With the Security Center feature added, Windows XP SP2 checks the Firewall, the
automatic updates configuration and installation of virus-checking programs to
display a Windows Security Alert icon on the right part of the task bar when it
judges that the computer is vulnerable to attacks from the Internet. In this case,
check the following to install the necessary components.
A1 Set up the Windows Firewall. When you set up the Windows Firewall, you will
be protected from unauthorized access through the Internet or the network.
1. Click on Windows Firewall in Start > Control Panel > Security Center >
Manage security settings for.
2. From the General tab of Windows Firewall, select ON (recommended).
3. If you want to allow a certain program or service to gain access to your com-
puter using the Firewall, select and check the program or service that you
want to allow access from, in the Exceptions tab of the Windows Firewall. If
you want to add a program to Programs and Services, click on Add Program
and select it.
A2 Set up Windows Automatic Updates.

This automatically downloads and installs critical updates via the Internet to keep
your computer up to date.
1. Click on Automatic Updates in Start > Control Panel > Security Center >
Manage security settings for.
2. From general tab of Automatic Updates window, select Automatic
(recommended).
A3 Keep your computer current with the latest virus updates. (ex: Norton Antivirus)
Even when you have installed Norton AntiVirus on your computer, Windows
cannot recognize the program until you configure the settings, displaying a
Security Alert icon. When you first use or install Norton AntiVirus for the first
time, follow the Registration Wizard steps to configure the registration settings. To
protect your computer from virus attacks with the latest updates, click on Options
to display the Norton AntiVirus Options window. From the left menu of the
window, check Run Automatic Protection to select Automatic Protection and check
Run LiveUpdate to select LiveUpdate.
A4 Two virus scanning programs on one computer may cause system conflicts.
Remove one of the programs from the system.

A5 If Windows does not recognize the existence of an anti-virus program even
when it has been installed, your computer could be vulnerable to attacks from
the Internet. You should install an anti-virus program that your computer is able
to identify.
Check the following programs which Windows can detect and select one from
the list.
A list of anti-virus programs that Windows can detect:
Symantec Norton Anti-Virus
NetworkAssociates (McAfee)
TrendMicro
ComputerAssociates
Panda
Kaspersky
Ahnlabs (AhnLab)
Note The list is subject to change. Visit the Web site (www.microsoft.com)
regularly to check the latest list.
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Component TV Related
Q1 On a component TV, the Full Screen DOS Mode screen does not
display.
A A component TV does not support the Full Screen DOS Mode screen due to an
output power problem of the TV. Please use DOS mode in a window when using
a component TV.
Q2 The colors are too blurred.
A Depending on the model of the TV or the color settings, a specific color may
dominate. Adjust the color settings of the TV.
Q3 When I watch a DVD and the resolution is higher than 540, the
screen is not displayed or an error message appears.
A The DVD international standard does not support resolutions higher than 480P.
Configure the resolution of the component output mode to lower than 480P.
Q4 How can I configure a component TV device?

A 1. Right-click over the Desktop and then select Properties.
Display tab.
3. Select the YPbPr item and click the Apply button.
4. Click the YPbPr button and select the appropriate TV type and then click the
Apply button.

A Open the Graphics Properties window according to the following procedures.
1. Right-click over the Desktop and then select Graphics Option >Graphics
Properties.
2. Select TV from the Device tab.
3. Select a resolution or type and click the Apply button.

Q5 The screen does not display on the component TV.

A This happens when the TV does not support the component TV mode configured in
the video driver.
1. Click Display Properties > Settings > Advanced > Display tab > YPbPr button.
2. Select the relevant modes (480i, 480p, 540p, 720p,1080i,16:9) and click the
Apply button. (At this time, the mode changes to the highest of the selected
modes depending on the supported modes of the TV.)
3. Double-click the On/Off button of the YPbPr to change to the configured mode.
4. Click the Apply button.

A This happens when the TV does not support the component TV mode configured in
the video driver.
1. Launch the Intel Graphics Properties.
2. Select TV from the Device tab, select a mode (720p,1080i) and click the Apply
button.
Q6 When I am watching the screen on a TV using YPbPr, the edges

of the screen are trimmed.

A Due to the hardware limit of the current ATI video chipset, a HDTV Underscanning
function is not supported so that edges of the screen are trimmed.
The amount of edges trimmed is determined by the YPbPr mode and the TV type.

A Check that ‘Full Screen’ is selected in the Intel graphics properties. This happens
because the current Intel chipset does not support the HDTV Underscanning
function. The amount of edges trimmed is determined by the YPbPr mode and the
TV type.
Q7 I cannot change the display device to the component TV by

pressing the <Fn>+< > keys. (ATI chipset models)
A Pressing the <Fn>+< > keys does not change the display device to a compo-
nent TV because of an output power problem.
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Appendix
Appendix
System specifications,
software types and
safety instructions are
provided here.
System Specifications
The system specifications will be described below. The system specifications may
differ depending on the derived models.
The X20 System (with an Intel Graphics Chipset)
Item Specification Comment

CPU Intel Pentium M 1.6 ~ 2.13 GHz / Dothan (FSB533) Optional
Cache memory 2 MB (Dothan)
Main memory 256/512/1024 MB DDR2 SDRAM, 2 DDR socket
Main Chipset Intel 915GM (Alviso GM) / 82801FBM (ICH6-M) Max 2GB
Hard Disk (HDD) 2.5", UltraDMA100, S.M.A.R.T 9.5mmH

CD Drive DVD-ROM , CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combo, DVD-Dual, Optional
DVD-Super Multi
Graphics Intel 915GM

Network Interface Modem : SENS LT56ADW
Wired LAN : Broadcom 440x 10/100 Intergated Controller
wireless LAN : 802.11 g or 802.11 a/g Optional
Memory Card Slot Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, SD(Secure Digital) Memory Card
Ports IEEE 1394 (6 Pin), USB 2.0 x 3, Microphone and Headphone/S PDIF,
Monitor, Modem(RJ-11), LAN(RJ-45), DC-In
Dimensions (mm) 329.8 x 274.5 x 26.4 Width x Depth

x Height
LCD Panel Size 14".1 XGA, 15.0" XGA, 15.0" SXGA+, 15.0" UXGA* Optional
Weight 2.4 Kg
Operation Environment Temperature for custody : -5~40°C for operation: 10~32°C

Humidity for custody : 5~90% for operation: 20~80%
Operation Voltage 100 - 240VAC
Frequency 50 - 60Hz
Output Power 60W**
Output Voltage 19.0 VDC
The system specifications are subject to change without notice. For detailed system specifications, refer to the
product catalog.
**) Using the AC adapter (60W) in other models may cause a system malfunction. Please use only an AC adapter
specified in the system specification.
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The X20 System (with an ATI Graphics Chipset)

Main Chipset Intel 915GM (Alviso PM) / 82801FBM (ICH6-M) Max 2GB

CD Drive DVD-ROM , CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combo, DVD-Dual, Optional
DVD-Super Multi
Graphics ATI Mobility Radeon X600, Memory : 64MB

Wired LAN : Broadcom NetLink Gigabit Ethernet

x Height
Weight 2.4 Kg

Frequency 50 - 60Hz
Output Power 90W
product catalog.
Appendix A-3
The X25 System
Main Chipset Intel 915PM (Alviso PM) / 82801FBM (ICH6-M) Max 2GB

CD Drive CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combo
Graphics ATI Mobility Radeon X300 / X600, Memory : 64MB, 128MB

FingerPrint FingerPrint Utility Optional

x Height
Weight 2.4 Kg

Frequency 50 - 60Hz
Output Power 90W
product catalog.
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The X50 System
Main Chipset Intel 915PM (Alviso PM) / 82801FBM (ICH6-M) Max 2GB

CD Drive CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combo
Graphics ATI Mobility Radeon X600, Memory : 64MB, 128MB

FingerPrint FingerPrint Utility Optional
Dimensions (mm) 357 x 267 x 25.9 Width x Depth

x Height
LCD Panel Size 15.4" WXGA, WSXGA+, WUXGA* Optional
Weight 2.5 Kg

Frequency 50 - 60Hz
Output Power 90W
product catalog.
Appendix A-5
Wireless LAN Specifications (Optional)
Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2200BG Network

Connection
Item Specifications
Physical Dimensions 59.75 X 44.45 mm (Width X Height)
Specifications operation temperature Same as system operation specifications
and humidity Temperature: 0 ~ 70°C, Humidity: less than 85%
Power Saving Mode 135mW
Power Receiving Mode 0.85W
Specification Transmission Mode 1.45W
Power 3.3V
Compatibility IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b
Network - NDIS5 Miniport Driver
Specifications Media Access Protocol CSMA/CA (Collision Avoidance) with
Acknowledgement (ACK)
WPA*, CCX*
* This piece of equipment supports the Wi-Fi wireless LAN security standard, WPA (Wi-Fi
Protected Access) and CCX (Cisco Compatible eXtensions). To connect to a wireless network
consisting of the WPA and CCX certificates, Windows patch (KB826942) or PROSet may be
required depending on the network settings. For information on the PROSet installation, refer
to P.4-17 ‘Wireless Network Setup Using the Wireless LAN Setup Program’. For more infor-
mation, ask your network administrator.
■ RF Specifications
R-F Frequency Band 2.4GHz (ISM band)
Support Channels 1~13 channel
Device Description Transceiver
Power 5 mW
Transmission Method 11b mode: DSSS
11g mode: OFDM
Data Rate (Mbps)* 11b mode: 11, 5.5, 2, and 1
11g mode** : 54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 9, and 6
Antenna Type Internal Antenna 2 EA (main/aux)
* The data rate may differ from the actual data rate.
** 11g mode is supported only when the device is connected with an IEEE802.11g device (e.g.
IEEE802.11g compatible Access Point).
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Intel(R) PRO/Wireless LAN 2915 ABG
Network Connection
Item Specifications
Physical Dimensions 59.75 X 44.45 mm (Width X Height)
Specifications operation temperature Same as system operation specifications
and humidity Temperature: 0 ~ 70°C, Humidity: less than 85%
Power Saving Mode 135mW
Power Receiving Mode 0.85W
Specification Transmission Mode 1.45W
Power 3.3V
Compatibility IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g,
Network - NDIS5 Miniport Driver
Specifications Media Access Protocol CSMA/CA (Collision Avoidance) with
Acknowledgement (ACK)
WPA*, CCX*
* This piece of equipment supports the Wi-Fi wireless LAN security standard, WPA (Wi-Fi
Protected Access) and CCX (Cisco Compatible eXtensions). To connect to a wireless network
consisting of the WPA and CCX certificates or PROSet may be required depending on the
network settings. For information on the PROSet installation, refer to P.4-17 ‘Wireless Network
Setup Using the Wireless LAN Setup Program’. For more information, ask your network
administrator.
■ RF Specifications
R-F Frequency Band 2.4GHz, 5.725~5.825GHz
Support Channels 1~13 channel, 149~161 channel(149, 153, 157, 161)
Device Description Transceiver
Power 5 mW
Transmission Method 11a mode : OFDM
11b mode : DSSS
11g mode : OFDM
Data Rate (Mbps)* 11a mode** : 54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 9, and 6
11b mode : 11, 5.5, 2, and 1
11g mode*** : 54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 9, and 6
Antenna Type Internal Antenna 2 EA (main/aux)
* The data rate may differ from the actual data rate.
** 11a mode is supported only when the device is connected with an IEEE802.11a device (e.g.
IEEE802.11a compatible Access Point).
*** 11g mode is supported only when the device is connected with an IEEE802.11g device (e.g.
IEEE802.11g compatible Access Point).
Appendix A-7
Copyright
Samsung Co., Ltd. owns the copyright to this manual. No part of this manual may be
reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronically, mechanically,
or through audio, without the consent of Samsung Co., Ltd.
The information in this document is subject to change without prior notice.
The manufacturer of this product does not guarantee against data loss. Please ensure
that important data is backed up and stored separately to prevent from data loss.
Samsung AVStation now uses a VideoLAN Client, Alsa Driver, Alsa Lib, libdvdcss,
libdvdread, and linux kernel. Each of the programs follows the GPL and LGPL license
agreements.
■ Registered Trademarks
Samsung is registered trademarks of Samsung Co., Ltd.
Intel, Pentium/Celeron are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation.
Microsoft, MS-DOS, and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
Memory Stick and are trademarks of Sony Corporation.
All other product or company names mentioned herein are registered trademarks of
their respective companies.
This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method

claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by
Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection
technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for
home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by
Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
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Safety Instructions
Instructions for Setup

● Set up the system on a stable work surface.
If the system is dropped it may be damaged or it may inflict injuries
on the user.
● Do not use loose power outlets or damaged power

cables.
There is a danger of electric shocks or fires.
● Set up the system in a clean, dry and airy place.

If the system overheats, it may be damaged or it may cause fires.
● Use standard power voltage.

High-voltage may result in product damage or cause fires.
● Use grounded power outlets designed for computers.

A grounded power outlet prevents electric shock from electricity leakage.
● Set up the system away from magnetic objects.

Contents of the hard disk drive may be deleted or the color of the monitor may
be permanently distorted.
● Dispose of moisture-reducing agents and plastic packaging

properly.
Consumption of moisture-reducing agents and placing plastic packaging over the
head is fatal, especially for children.
Appendix A-9
Instructions for careful handling
● Handle with care so as not to damage the data in the
hard disk.
- Since the hard disk is fragile and sensitive to external conditions, it
may be damaged from temperature changes or impact during
operation. Take extra care to prevent such damages.
- Loss of data due to external conditions or carelessness during use is the user’s
sole responsibility and the manufacturer shall not be held liable for any com-
pensation.
In order to minimize damages from data loss, please backup data at all times.
Cases when the hard disk and data may be damaged:

- External impacts while separating from or installing into the computer may
cause disk or data damage.
- Power failure during hard disk operation resulting in resetting the computer
may cause disk or data damage.
- Execution of delete (DEL) or format (FORMAT) commands by mistake may
cause loss of data.
- Virus infection may cause unrecoverable loss of data.
- An abrupt power cut during program operation may cause disk or
data damage.
- Moving the computer, or impacts to the computer during hard disk
operation may cause data loss or bad sectors on the hard disk.
● Be sure to make backup copies of important data.

The Manufacturer is not liable for lost data.
● Turn on peripheral devices before, turning on the computer
Otherwise damages may occur.
● Turn off the computer before turning off other peripheral devices.
Otherwise damages may occur.
● Do not touch the modem, telephone lines and exposed
electrical terminals during a thunder storm
There is a danger of electric shocks or fires.
● Before disassembling the system, turn the power off and
disconnect the power cable.
There is a danger of electric shocks.
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● Use only authorized parts and do not
disassemble, repair or modify the computer
unless at an authorized dealer.
Use authorized service centers as the system may be
damaged.
● Do not touch the power strip with wet hands.

There is a danger of electric shock.
● Place the computer away from heat devices (such as heaters).

It may damage the system or cause fires.
● Clean with cleaners specifically for computers

Do not use benzene, paint thinner, or alcohol to clean the computer. It may dam-
age the product.
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Setting Up your System

Do not put rechargeable batteries or products powered by non-removable

Important Safety Information iii

Laser Safety Note:

Power Cord Requirements

Radio frequency wireless communication can interfere with equipment on

Regulatory Compliance Statements v

If your system came equipped with an internal embedded wireless device, do

Unintentional Emitter per FCC Part 15

Intentional emitter per FCC Part 15

Regulatory Compliance Statements vii

FCC Statement for Wireless LAN use:

viii Users Manual

Regulatory Compliance Statements ix

Unintentional Emitter per ICES-003

Intentional Emitter per RSS 210

To prevent radio interference to licensed service, this device is intended to be

To avoid electrical shock or equipment malfunction do not attempt to make

Regulatory Compliance Statements xi

European Radio Approval Information

xii Users Manual

European Telecommunication Information

Regulatory Compliance Statements xiii

Congratulations on your purchase of a notebook computer with the Windows® XP

Manual Documentation Conventions

Using Your Documentation 1

Click Depress the touchpad left button and release

Double-click Quickly click the left touchpad button two times

Software User Documentation

General Icon Note:

Introducing Your Computer

Hot Keys (p15)

3D Speaker Microphone Memory Card Slot 3D Speaker

CD Drive USB Port

The S/PDIF jack of X50 model is at the rear of the system.

Fan Vent 1394 Port

Security Lock Port

DC Jack Battery USB Port (2.0)

To turn on the computer

To turn off the computer

3. Click Turn Off.

If <Ctrl>+<Alt>+<Delete> keys do not operate either, press the power button

You can use a symbol of , if press Fn and F3 simultaneously depending on

Using the Numeric Keypad

Num Lock LED

<Fn> Key Key Name Key Function

<F6/Mute> Mute Turns the audio output on and off.

<F7/ > S/PDIF Turns the S/PDIF function on and off.

Turns S/PDIF on Turns S/PDIF off

Turns 3D sound on Turns 3D sound off

Note. The 3D sound function is only supported through the internal

Caution. Some distortion may be experienced when the 3D function is

<F9/ > Touchpad Turns the touchpad function on and off.

Turns Touchpad on Turns Touchpad off

<F11/Num Lock> Number Lock Enables the numeric keypad. (p9)

< / > Volume Down Decreases the audio volume.

< / > Volume Up Increases the audio volume.

< / > Brightness Up Makes the LCD screen brighter.