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... find meanings for technical terms.
n If a problem occurs, refer to the Q & A included in the User Guide.
Optional items, some devices and software referred to in the User Guide may not be provided and/or changed by upgrade. Note that the computer environment referred in the User Guide may not be the same as your own environment.
User Guide - Page 6
... of the reinstallation of other operating systems(OS) or a previous version of a OS pre-installed on this computer, or a software that does not support the OS, the company will not provide technical support, a replacement or refund, and if our service engineer visits you due to this problem, a service charge will be applied.
Performance Restrictions z Online games and some...
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Reinstalling Software (Optional)
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Chapter 6. Settings and Upgrade
LCD Brightness Control
121
BIOS Setup
123
Setting a Boot Password
127
Changing the Boot Priority
130
Upgrading Memory
131
Battery
133
Using the Security Lock Port
141
Chapter 7. Appendix
Reinstalling Windows XP (Optional) 143
Using Samsung Recovery Solution
(Optional)
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Questions and Answers
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Volume Control (Headphones and Speakers)
Check your volume first to listen to music.
Use...setting could cause hearing impairment.
The default setting can be changed through software and driver updates without your intervention. Please check the equalizer default setting before first usage.
Illumination
Do not use the computer in dark locations. The illumination level for computer...
User Guide - Page 60
... using the System Software Media in order to use this function.
If you don't want fan noise turning ON and OFF in the Silent mode, select the Advanced menu > Fan Silent Mode > Low in the BIOS Setup. The fan keeps turning ON and works in Low noise mode.
Wireless LAN
Turns the wireless LAN function on...
User Guide - Page 106
... and videos with your web camera. CyberLink YouCam makes it more fun to have online video chats or to record videos with live effects. 108
Management Functions
Samsung Update Plus (Optional) Samsung Update Plus is a software function that examines and updates the Samsung software and drivers installed on your Samsung computer to the most recent versions. 110
McAfee SecurityCenter...
User Guide - Page 107
... Windows XP, you have to install the Magic Keyboard program additionally using the System Software Media in order to use this function.
MS Live Skydrive (Optional) If you double-click the Microsoft Live icon when the computer is connected to the Internet, you can visit the website that allows you to use free web storage...
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Samsung Update Plus (Optional)
Samsung Update Plus is software that examines and updates the Samsung software and drivers installed on your Samsung computer to the optimal version.
To check for updates and update your computer using Samsung Update Plus, your computer must be connected to the Internet.
The update search result may differ depending on your computer model.
Samsung ...
User Guide - Page 112
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. (The update list on the screen may differ depending on the computer model.)
Automatic update items display
By default, your computer is configured to automatically check for updates. If there is a new ...
User Guide - Page 113
... following procedures and then use the McAfee software. For some models, a McAfee Security Center icon is located on the Desktop, since the software is already installed, the installation step is not required.
z Double click the Install McAfee Web
Essentials icon
on the Desktop.
x TheChain Installer window opens and the installation begins automatically. Please wait for a moment.
c When...
User Guide - Page 119
... into the CD-ROM drive. The initial screen appears automatically.
Standard Installation
Minimum Installation
Custom Installation
This displays a list of drivers or programs that are not currently installed on your computer from the system software Media provided.All necessary components are installed using the factory defaults.
This displays the components (driver, Windows programs,etc) that...
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Installing drivers and programs
1 Select Standard Installation in the System Software Media main screen.
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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Upgrading Memory
A memory is installed in the memory slot at the bottom of this computer. The procedures to replace the memory are described below.
Replace new memory only after shutting the computer down completely. Do not replace memory when the computer is in Sleep mode.
Disconnect main power plug and remove the battery before continuing. Only use the same type...
User Guide - Page 138
.... If you change the power settings, the properties in Power Options window will also be changed. Complete, install Samsung Battery Manager using the System Software Media in order to use the general mode.
Disabling Unused Devices
If you turn off unused devices, battery lifetime will improve.
1 Click Device Manager from Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Systems...
User Guide - Page 145
... 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...
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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 Media.
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... 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 Media.
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User Guide - Page 161
...High Definition Audio Driver and restart the computer.
Reinstalling the Sound Driver If there is an already installed sound driver, uninstall the driver according to the procedures above. The sound driver is included on the System Software Media.
z Insert the System Software CDROM into the CD-ROM drive.
x Select Sound Driver on either Standard Installation or Custom Installation, then the...
User Guide - Page 177
... a program to Programs and Services, click 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. z Click Automatic Updates in Start > Control Panel > Security Center > Manage security settings for. x From general tab of Automatic Updates window, select Automatic (recommended).
A3...
User Guide - Page 191
... speed. Since the operating speed of graphics, memory and sound cards must be very fast to provide high quality video and sound for games, Direct X enables faster control and interaction between applications and hardware devices. By using Direct X, the multimedia performance of Windows has been hugely improved.
Driver
Software that interacts between the hardware and the operating...