Samsung P55 Laptop manual

Chapter 1. Getting Started Product Features 2 Before Y ou Start 3 Contents 5 Safety Precautions 6 Proper Posture During Computer Use 15 Important Safety Information 18 Replacement Parts and Accessorie.

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2 High Performance Notebook Computer A high performance computer adopting the latest CPU and DDR II memory ■ IntelCore™2DuoProcessor * ,DDR II Memory ■ WirelessLAN * , Bluetoot.

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3 Before Y ou Start BeforereadingtheUserGuide,rstcheckthefollowinginformation. User Guide Information This product is supplied with an Installation Guide , and a User Guide . Y ou can even more easily and conveniently use the computerbyusinganyoftheguidesdependingonyour needs.

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4 Safety Precaution Notations Icon Notation Description W arning Failing to follow instructions marked with thissymbol,maycausepersonalinjury and or fatality . Caution Failing to follow instructions marked with thissymbol,maycauseslightinjuryto yourself or damage your property .

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5 Contents Chapter 1. Getting Started Product Features 2 Before Y ou Start 3 Contents 5 Safety Precautions 6 Proper Posture During Computer Use 1 5 Important Safety Information 1 8 Safety instructions.

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6 Installation Related Power Related Do not install the product in places exposed to humidity such as a bathrooms. There is a danger of electric shock. Use the product within the operatingconditionsspeciedin theManufacturersUserGuide.

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7 If the power cord or power outlet makes a noise, disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet and contact a service center . There is a danger of electric shock orrehazard. Do not use a damaged or loose mains plug or power cord or power outlet.

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8 Keep the battery out of the reach of infants and pets, as they could put the battery into their mouths. There is a danger of electric shock or choking. Battery Usage Related If water or another substance enters the power input jack, AC adapter or the computer , disconnect the power cord and contact the service center .

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9 Do not place any container lled with water or chemicals over or near the computer . If water or chemicals enter the computer ,thismaycausereor electric shock. If the computer is broken or dropped, disconnect the power cord and contact a service center for a safety check.

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10 Upgrade Related Shut down the computer and disconnect all cables before disassembling the computer . If there is a modem, disconnect the phone line. If you are using a notebook computer , make sure to remove the battery . Failing to do so, may cause electric shock.

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1 1 Caution Failingtofollowinstructionsmarkedwiththissymbolmaycauseslightinjuryordamagetotheproduct. Installation Related Battery Usage Related Do not block the ports (holes), vents, etc. of the product and do not insert objects.

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12 Usage Related Do not place a candle, lighted cigar , etc. over or on the product. Thereisadangerofre. Make sure to have the product tested by a safety service engineer after repairing the product. Authorised Samsung Repair Centers will carry out safety checks after a repair .

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13 Upgrade Related T ake care when touching the product or parts. Thedevicemaybedamagedor youmaybeinjured. T ake care not to throw or drop a computer part or device. Thismaycauseinjuryordamage to the product.

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14 Custody and Movement Related When moving the product, turn the power off and separate all connected cables rst. Theproductmightbedamaged or users may trip over the cables. For long periods of not using the notebook computer , discharge the battery and preserve as it is detached.

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15 Proper Posture Adjust the heights of desks and chairs appropriate to your height. Theheightsaretobeadjustedsothatyourarmformsa rightanglewhenyouplaceyourhandoverthekeyboard while sitting down on a chair .

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16 Eye Position Keep the monitor or LCD away from your eyes by at least 50cm. ■ AdjusttheheightofthemonitorandtheLCDscreenso that its top height is equal to or lower than your eyes. ■ AvoidsettingthemonitorandLCDexcessivelybright.

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17 V olume Control (Headphones and Speakers) Check your volume rst to listen to music. ■ Checkifthevolumeistooloudbeforeusing headphones. ■ Itisnotrecommendedusingheadphonesforlong periods of time.

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18 Y our 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.

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19 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.

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20 T oreducetheriskofre,useonlyNo.26 A WGorlarger telecommunications line cord. ContacttheSamsungHelplineforinformationonhowto disposeofbatteriesthatyoucannotuseorrechargeany longer .

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21 Thesocket-outletshallbeinstalledneartheequipment andshallbeeasilyaccessible. Do not unplug the power cord out by pulling the cable only .

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22 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.

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23 ■ 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.

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24 USA and Canada Safety Requirements and Notices Do not touch or move antenna while the unit is transmitting or receiving. Do not hold any component containing the radio such that theantennaisverycloseortouchinganyexposedparts ofthebody ,especiallythefaceoreyes,whiletransmitting.

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25 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 designed toprovidereasonableprotectionagainstharmful interference in a residential installation.

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26 Wirelessdevicesarenotuserserviceable.Donot modifytheminanyway .Modicationtoawireless devicewillvoidtheauthorizationtouseit.

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27 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.

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28 Thistransmittermustnotbecollocatedoroperatein conjunctionwithanyotherantennaortransmitterexcept the installed Bluetooth transmitter .

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29 European Union CE Marking and Compliance Notices ProductsintendedforsalewithintheEuropeanUnionare markedwiththeConformitéEuropéene(CE)Marking, whichindicatescompliancewiththeapplicableDirectives andEuropeanstandardsandamendmentsidentied below .

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30 T ranslated Statements of Compliance [English] ThisproductfollowstheprovisionsoftheEuropeanDirec- tive1999/5/EC. [Danish] Dette produkt er i overensstemmelse med det europæiske direktiv1999/5/EC [Dutch] DitproductisinnavolgingvandebepalingenvanEurop- eesDirectief1999/5/EC.

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31 General Europeanstandardsdictatemaximumradiatedtrans - mitpowerof100mWeffectiveisotropicradiatedpower (EIRP)andthefrequencyrange2400–2483.

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32 WEEE SYMBOL INFORMA TION Correct Disposal of This Product (W aste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) (ApplicableintheEuropeanUnionandotherEuropeancountrieswithsepa.

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33 Overview Before Y ou Start! ■ * Theitemsmarkedwiththissymbolareoptionalitemswhichmaybechangedormaynotbeprovideddependingonthe computer model. ■ The actual color and appearance of the computer may differ from the pictures used in this guide.

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34 Status Indicators 7 Charge Status Thisshowsthepowersourceandthebatterychargestatus. Green: Whenthebatteryisfullychargedorthebatteryisnotinstalled. Amber: Whenthebatteryisbeingcharged.

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35 Right V iew 3 CD Drive * Plays CD or DVD titles. Since an ODD drive is optional, the installed drive depends on the computer model. p. 47 1 Infrared Port * The port for Infrared communications. p. 107 4 Serial Port * The port for connecting devices supporting the Serial interface.

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36 Left V iew 3 Fan V ents The internal heat of the computer is emitted through these holes. Iftheventsareblockedthecomputermayoverheat. Avoidblockingtheventsasthismaybedangerous. 4 Wired LAN Port * ConnecttheEthernetcabletothisport.

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37 Back V iew 3 Security Lock Port Y oucanconnectaKensingtonlocktothe Security Lock Port to prevent the computer frombeingstolen. 2 DC Jack A jacktoconnecttheACadapterthatsupplies power to the computer .

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38 Bottom V iew Y ouwillbechargedtoreplacetheharddiskatservicecenters. 1 Battery Latches Thelatchusedtoremoveorinstallthebattery . p. 126 3 Memory Compartment Cover The main memory is installed inside the cover .

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39 T urning the Computer On and Off T urning the computer on 1 Install the battery and connect the AC adapter . (Refer to the Installation Guide .). 2 Slide the LCD Latch to the right and then lift up the LCD panel. 3 Press the Power button to turn the computer on.

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Chapter 2. Using the computer Keyboard 41 T ouchpad 44 CD Drive 47 InsertingandEjectingaCD 4 7 Burning a CD 48 HDDVD(Optinal) 49 Blu-ray(Optinal) 51 Multi Card Slot 53 Using th.

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41 Keyboard Thekeyboardissuppliedaccordingtothecorrespondingcountry .Refertothekeyboardgureforthecorrespondingcountry .

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42 Shortcut Keys Y oucanusethefollowingfunctionsbypressingthekeysbelowwiththe Fn key . Fn+ Name Function REST (Sleep Mode) SwitchestoSleepmode. T owakethecomputerup,pressthePowerbutton.

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43 Screen Brightness Control T oadjusttheLCDbrightnesspressthe Fn + ( ) key combinationorthe Fn + ( )keycombination. The changedscreenbrightnessisdisplayedatthecenterof the screen for a moment.

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44 T ouchpad Thetouchpadprovidesthesamefunctionasamouseandtheleftandrightbuttonsofthetouchpadplaystheroleof theleftandrightbuttonsofamouse. Before Y ou Start! ■ UsetheT ouchpadwithyourngers.

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45 Moving the cursor on the screen Placeyourngeronthetouchpadslightlyandmoveyour nger .Themousecursorwillmoveaccordingly .Move yourngerinthedirectionyouwishtomovethecursor .

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46 Drag Function Dragging refers to moving an item to another place after selecting it. Pressandholddownthelefttouchpadbuttonoveran item you want to drag and move the item to the new location. T ouchpad Scroll Function The touchpad scroll area provides the mouse wheel function (scroll function).

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47 CD Drive Anopticaldiskdriveisoptionalandmaydifferdependingonyourcomputermodel.Fordetailedspecications,refer to the catalog. Before Y ou Start! One of the following optical disk drives is installed on this computer .

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48 IfyourcomputerhasawritableCDdrive,youcanwrite dataontoaCDorDVDorburnanaudioCD. CyberLink DVD Solution is supplied with the System Software Media (or an additional CD) so that you can burnaCDusingtheprogram.

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49 HD-DVDisanextgenerationstoragemediathatcansavemoredatathentheexistingDVDformat. Y oucanrecordandplaybetterqualityHDmoviesthantheexistingSD-gradeDVDformat. T ype HD DVD DVD CD Logo Storage Capacity 15GB/30GB 4.

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50 About HD DVD TheCyberLinkHDDVDSolutionprogramisprovidedso that users can conveniently and easily record multimedia lesandotherdataontoHDDVDdisks. For a more detailed description of the functions, refer to the help section of the corresponding program.

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51 Blu-rayisanextgenerationstoragemediathatcansaveapproximately5to10timesmoredatathentheexistingDVD format.Y oucanrecordandplaybetterqualityHDmoviesthantheexistingSD-gradeDVDformat.

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52 About Blu-ray TheCyberLinkBDSolution(hereafterCBDS)programis provided so that users can conveniently and easily record multimedialesandotherdataontoBlu-raydisks. For a more detailed description of the functions, refer to the help section of the corresponding program.

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53 Multi Card Slot Using the multi card slot, you can read and write data to a Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, SD card, MMC, MMC Plus,andxDcard. Y oucanuseacardasaremovablediskandconvenientlyexchangedatawithdigitaldevicessuchasadigital camera, digital camcorder , MP3, etc.

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54 T o Insert and Use a Memory Card 1 Insert a card into the slot according to the directions printed on the slot. 2 Click Start > My Computer . The inserted memory card is displayed. 3  Y oucansave,moveanddeletedatabydouble- clicking the corresponding drive.

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55 T o remove a memory card 1 Push the tip of the card lightly . 2 If the card pops up with a clicking sound, remove the card. T o format a memory card Y ouhavetoformatacardrsttouseit. Formatting a card deletes all data saved on the card.

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56 T o insert a card Before using the PC card slot, remove the slot protector . PushtheejectbuttonofthePCcardslotoncetopopit out.Pushthebuttonagaintoejecttheslotprotector . 1 Insert a PC card into the PC card slot on the side of the computer .

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57 Connecting a Monitor / TV Usinganexternaldisplaydeviceisusefulwhenyouaregivingapresentationorwatchingavideoormoviethrough your TV . The procedures to connect a monitor or TV to the computer and to watch through a connected monitor or TVaredescribedbelow .

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58 Since the port to connect to a TV dif fers depending on the port type used to connect the TV , connect as follows. Connecting to the Monitor port ConnectthemonitorandcomputerusingthePCInput(RGB)portontheTVwiththemonitorcable(15pin).

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59 V iewing Through a Monitor Y ou can switch the display device using the shortcut key . Switching the Display Device using the Shortcut Key Press the Fn + ( )keycombinationonce.Thenthe Easy Display Manager screen appears in which you can select a display device.

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60 Using Dual V iew to View Extended Screen Dual V iew is a function that enables you to view a  computer screen over two display devices.

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61 4  Wh e n t he  c on fi g ur at i on  is  c om pl e te , c l ic k Identify on the left side of T roubleshoot. The primary display device(the LCD) is indicated as 1 , and the secondary display device is indicated as 2 .

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62 Using Digital Output (S/PDIF) Y oucanenjoy5.1channelsurroundsoundbyusingtheHeadphone/S/PDIFjack. Before Y ou Start! T o listen to 5.1 channel surround sound, follow the procedures below. ■ Connect 5.1 channel speaker system to your computer .

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63 Connecting 5.1 Channel Speakers 1  Connect the S/PDIF cable to the S/PDIF jack and connect the other end of the cable to the 5.1 channel speaker system. Since the procedures to connect a 5.

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64 Setting the Sound to Digital Sound Output on the Computer SincethesoundofthecomputerissettoDigitalOutputbydefaultwhenpurchasingthecomputer ,additionalsettingsare notrequired.Y oucanconrmthesettingasfollows.

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65 Selecting Digital Output in the DVD Player Program T ouse5.1channelspeakers,youneedtoinstalltheCyberLinkPowerDVDprogramfromtheCyberLinkDVDSolution Installation CD (or System software Media) provided with your computer , then change the settings as per the following.

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66 Adjusting the V olume using the Keyboard Press the Fn + ( )keycombinationor Fn + ( ) key combinationtoadjustthevolume. Press the Fn + ( )keycombinationtoturnthevolume on or off.

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67 Using Recorders Thissectiondescribeshowtoperformrecordingona computerbyusingWindowsRecorder . 1  Connectamicrophonetothemicrophonejack. 2 Click Start > Control Panel > Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices > Sounds and Audio Devices.

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Chapter 3. The screen shots used in this chapter may differ from actual screens depending on the Windows XP version and model. Using Microsoft W indows XP About Microsoft Windows XP 69 T ourWindows.

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69 Using Microsoft W indows XP About Microsoft Windows XP 69 T ourWindowsXP 6 9 HelpandSupport 7 0 Windows XP Screen Layout 71 Desktop 71 Start Menu 7 2 Window 7 3 Control Panel 7.

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70 Help and Support HelpandSupportallowsyoutoviewthefeaturesand usageofWindows. Also,itallowsyoutosearchthe informationyouwantbyenteringasearchkeyword. Click Start > Help and Support.

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71 Windows XP Screen Layout Desktop If you turn on the computer , the Desktop will appear . The Desktop is the work space (screen) of a computer and is conguredasfollows: The screen layout may differ depending on the computer model and the operating system.

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72 Start Menu The menu from which you can launch programs. Click Start . The Start menu appears. Alternatively , press the Windows keyonthekeyboard. My Computer Displaysthecontentsoftheharddisk,theCD-ROMdrive,thenetworkdrive(s),andoppydisks.

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73 Window A  window is a basic foundation for operating your computer . For instance, a window of your computer is congured as follows: Click Start > My Computer . Displayedmenusandnamesmaybevaried.

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74 Control Panel TheControlPanelhasagroupoftoolsthatenabletoconguretheWindows-relatedsettings. Running Control Panel Click Start > Control Panel.

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75 Running the Control Panel Click Start > Control Panel. Printers and Other Hardware Changethesettingsforyourprinter ,keyboard,mouse,camera,andotherhardware. User Accounts Change user account settings, passwords, and pictures.

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76 User Account WindowsXPallowstosetmultipleuserswithaccounts. Thissectiondescribeshowtoaddauseraccountandto switch a it. How to Add a User Account 1 Click Start > Control Panel. 2 Click User Account and Create a new Account in sequence.

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77 T o Delete User Account 1 Click Start > Control Panel > User Account. 2  Selecttheuseraccounttobedeletedandclick Delete Account. Theadministratoraccountcannotbedeleted.Itcanonly berenamedordisabled.

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78 Changing Resolution and Color A resolutionisthenumberofpixelsdisplayedonthe screen. If you set the resolution to a higher value, items onthescreenwillbedisplayedsmallerandthescreen looks wider than the pervious.

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Chapter 4. Using the Network Wired Network 80 Wireless Network 83 ConnectingtoWirelessLAN 8 4 Connectingtocomputer-to-computernetworks (peer-to-peeroradhoc) 8 5 Wir.

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80 1  ConnectaLANcabletothecomputer ’sLANport. 2 Click Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet Connections > Network Connection . 3 Click Manage Network Connections from the left pane. 4 Select Local Area Connection and click the right buttonofthetouchpadandselect Properties .

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81 5 Click General tabandselectaLANdriverfrom Connect using: . Select Internet Protocol(TCP/IP) and click Properties . ThedisplayedLANdrivermayvarydependingonthe LANdevicetype.

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82 Using both DHCP and a xed IP simultaneously Using the Alternate Conguration providingbyWindows XP ,youcansetbothautomaticandxedIPaddresses and then you can select to use either of them to connect to the Internet.

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83 T ypes of Wireless LAN Connections ThetypesofwirelessLANconnectionsareasfollows. ThefollowingdescribeshowtousethewirelessLAN basedon APconnections.

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84 Connecting to Wireless LAN Ifan APexistsnearyourlocation,youcaneasilyconnect towirelessLANinthemethodprovidedbyWindowsXP .

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85 Incomputer-to-computerwirelessnetworks,youcan wirelessly connect 2 or more 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.

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86 6  Enterthenetworkname(e.g.samsung),and unselect‘Thekeyisprovidedformeautomatically’. EntertheencryptionkeyintheNetworkkeyeld, andclickOK.

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87 Step 2. Connecting to the congured computer 1  Right-clickonthe Wireless Network Connection ( )icononthetaskbar ,andselect View A vailable Wireless Networks .

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88 The procedures to connect to an access point using a wirelessLANcongurationprogramaredescribed.Since thewirelessLANcongurationprogramisincludedin the system software media , the user has to install the program.

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89 Using Samsung Network Manager SamsungNetworkManagerguidesyoutoconguringthenetwork-relatedsettings. SamsungNetworkManagerperformsthefeaturesasshownbelow: ■ Easy conguration for your network and printer .

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Choose Device SelectbetweenwiredLANand wirelessLAN. IP Settings Contact the network administrator and enter the IP information if the IP is not an automatic IP . Get IP Automatically Select this option and perform automatic IP settings if you use DHCP .

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91 7  WhenthePrinterSettingwindowappears,click Finish . T o add a printer , click Add Printer . The Add PrinterWizardappears.Setuptheprinteraccording totheinstructionsdisplayedonthescreen.

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92 Wireless LAN AP Connection Procedures T ouseawirelessLAN,rstconnecttoawireless LAN APandthenyoucanaccessthenetworkeven when moving location. moving location and then you can access the network even when connecting to a wirelessLAN AP 1.

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93 Sharing Internet Access Set one computer as the sharing server and another computer as the client for two computers to share an Internet using oneInternetline.Oncethecongurationiscomplete,youcanusetheInternetimmediately .

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94 How to Set up Sharing Server CheckiftheLANcableisproperlyconnectedbefore setting up the sharing server . 1 Run Samsung Network Manager on the computer thatwillbeusedasthesharingserver .

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95 6  Setupthedevicetobeconnectedtotheclientas showninthegurebelowandclick Next . Because the wireless connection name and network keyenteredinthesharingservermustbeenteredinthe clientaswell,rememberthem.

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96 7 Click Add Printer and set up a printer following the instructionsinthewizard.Oncetheprinteradditionis complete, click Refresh . Select a printer and click Complete . Ifyoudon’twanttoaddaprinter ,justclick Complete withoutfollowingtheinstructionsinthewizard.

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97 Checking Network Status Ifthenetworkconnectionisnotavailable,youcaneasily ndthecausesbycheckingthenetworkstatus. 1 Run Samsung Network Manager . 2 Click Check Auto Diagnosis on the Manage menu. 3  TheNetworkConnectionPicturewindowappears.

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98 1  ConnectthephoneCabletotheModemport. T ake care to not connect a digital phone line to the modem port. 2 Connect to the Internet according to the instructions of your Internet service provider (ISP).

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99 File T ransmission Y oucanexchangelesbetween2Bluetoothdevices.Y oucanexchangeleswithother computers,mobilephones,PDAs,etc.

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100 Bluetooth Software Setup Bluetooth software is installed on computers supporting Bluetooth. Forrsttimeuse,setuptheBluetoothsoftwareas follows. 1  Double-click My Bluetooth Places icon( ) on the desktop. 2 Click the Next buttontostartsettingup.

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101 3  Ifthedriverinstallationiscomplete,thenextstep proceedswhichsearchesfornearbyBluetooth devices. Since you do not have to search while setting up, click Skip andnishthesettings. 4 If the settings are complete, the My Bluetooth Environmentwindowappears.

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102 Using Bluetooth Describeshowtoexchangelesbetweencomputers supporting Bluetooth and how to use other Bluetooth devices. Bluetooth Help BluetoothHelpprovidesdetailedproceduresonusing Bluetooth functions. Double-click My Bluetooth Settings on the Desktop and press the <F1> key(Help).

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103 2 In the Select Device window ,clickacomputertobe connected (hereafter Computer B). 3  WhentheBluetoothSecuritySettingwindow appears, enter the Bluetooth security code (or BluetoothPIN)andclick Start Pairing .

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104 5 If the FTP File Access Privilege Request window appears on Computer B , click the window . If the Select Access Permission window appears, click OK .

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105 3 If the My Bluetooth Settings window appears, click View devices in range. If the device to connect to appears, click the device. (forexample,mouse) If the device does not appear , click View devices in range .

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106 Stopping a Bluetooth device Right-clickthe Bluetooth icon ( )ontheT askbarand select Stop the Bluetooth device . T o use a Bluetooth device after stopping it, select Start Bluetooth device likeabove. Use Instructions ■ Bluetoothdevicesmustbewithina3mdistance.

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107 Establishing an infrared connection Theprocedurestoestablishaninfraredconnectionwith anothercomputeraredescribedbelow . 1 T urn the computers on and place them so that the infrared transceivers are pointing at each other .

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108 Changing Settings T ochange thefolder toreceiveles orto transmitimage files from a digital camera to the computer , click on Start > Control Panel > Printers and Other Hardware > WirelessConnectandchangethesettings.

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Chapter 5. Using Applications Introducing Programs 1 10 CyberLink PowerDVD (Optional) 1 13 Samsung Update Plus (Optional) 1 14.

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1 10 Introducing Programs UsingthesoftwaresuppliedwiththeSamsungcomputer ,youcaneasilyusefunctionsandtroubleshootproblems. T rytousethesoftwareafterlearningaboutthebasicuseofthesoftware.

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1 1 1 Multi Media Functions  CyberLink PowerDVD ( ) (Optional) T o use this program, you have to install the program manually using the additionally supplied System Software Media.

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1 12  Easy Display Manager (Optional) EasyDisplayManagerisaprogramthatdisplays the changed setting on the screen when a setting is changedbypressingtheshortcutkeys,andenables changing the display mode through the Display Settings window .

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1 13 1 Insert a DVD title into the DVD drive. 2 Select Play DVD V ideo and click OK . DVD movie starts to play in a moment. 3 If the DVD movie does not start immediately , Click Start > All Programs > CyberLink PowerDVD > CyberLink PowerDVD .

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1 14 T o update the software and drivers 1 Select Start > All Programs > Samsung > Samsung Update Plus > Samsung Update Plus . Ifthisisthersttimeyouarerunningtheprogram, a window will appear asking you if you agree to the agreement in the window .

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1 15 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.

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Chapter 6. Settings and Upgrade LCD Brightness Control 1 17 BIOS Setup 1 18 EnteringtheBIOSSetup 1 1 8 The BIOS Setup Screen 120 Setting a Boot Password 122 Changing the Boot Priority 124 .

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1 17 LCD Brightness Control Y oucanadjusttheLCDbrightnessin8levels. Adjusting LCD Brightness Using Keyboard Press the Fn+ or Fn+ toadjustthebrightnessof LCD. TheLCDbrightnesshaseightlevelsofdegree.

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1 18 1 T urn the computer on. 2  Whenthebootingscreen(SAMSUNGlogo)appears,presstheF2keytoentertheBIOSSetup. Entering the BIOS Setup BIOS Setup TheBIOSSetupenablesyoutocongureyourcomputerhardwareaccordingtoyourneeds.

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1 19 3 After a moment, the BIOS setup screen appears. The items in the BIOS setup may differ depending on the product. Setup Menu Setup Items Help Helpfortheselecteditem appears automatically .

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120 The BIOS Setup Screen Menu Description Main Usedtochangethebasicsystemandenvironmentsettings. Advanced Usedtocongureadvancedfunctionsonyourcomputerarounddevicesandchipsets. Security Usedtoconguresecurityfunctions,includingpasswords.

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121 System Setup Keys IntheSetup,youhavetousethekeyboard. F1 PresstoviewtheSetupHelp. Up & Down Keys Press to move up and down. F5/F6 Press to change the item value. F9 Press to load the default Setup settings.

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122 Setting a Supervisor Password A Supervisor Password is required to turn the computer on or to start the System Setup. WhensettingaSupervisorPassword,usersotherthana supervisor cannot use the computer . 1 Select the Security menu in the BIOS Setup.

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123 Setting a User Password Userscanstartthesystemwithauserpassword,but cannot enter the System Setup. By doing this, you can prevent other users from entering Setup. Beforeconguringauserpassword,asupervisor passwordmusthavebeencongured.

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Select system boot options Boot Device Priority NumLock [Off] Enable Keypad [By NumLock] Summary screen [Disabled] Boor-time Diagnostic Screen [Disabled] PXE OPROM [Only with F12] Brightness Mode Control [Auto] Wireless Device Control [Always On] Smart Battery Calibration 124 1 Select the Boot menu in the BIOS Setup.

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125 Adding a Memory Module 1 Remove the screw on the memory compartment coveratthebottomofthecomputerusingascrew driver . 2 Insert a new memory module into the memory slot at anangleofapproximately30degreesaligningitto the angle of the memory slot.

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126 3 Push the memory module down so that it is completelyxed.Ifthememorydoesnotteasily , push the memory module down while pulling the memory module latches outward. 4 Close the memory compartment cover and fasten the screw .

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127 1 Shutdown the system, close the LCD panel and placethecomputerupsidedownonaatsurface. 2  Pullthetwobatterylatchesoutwards( ), then removethebattery . 3  T oinstallthebatteryagain,slidethebatteryintothe system.

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128 Charging Battery 1  Insertthebatteryandconnectthe ACadaptertothe powerinputjackonyourcomputer . Battery charging starts. 2  Whenchargingiscomplete,thestatusindicator changes to light green.

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Guide to the battery lifecycle Batteryisanexpendableitemsoitslifegetsshorterwhen usedforalongtime.Itistimetoreplacewhenthebattery runtimeislessthanhalfofthegurewhenpurchasing.

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Maximum Battery Mode This mode is appropriate for the environment that requires maximumbatterylifetime.Thesystemperformancemay bedegradedinthismode. General Mode This mode is appropriate for the regular environment and itoptimizestheperformanceofthesystemandbattery .

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131 Disabling Unused Devices Ifyouturnoffunuseddevices,batterylifetimewillget longer . 1 Click Device Manager from Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Systems > Hardware tab . 2  Right-clickthedevicesthatyouarenotusingand select Disabled .

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132 Using the Security Lock Port Y oucanconnectaKensingtonlocktotheSecurityLockporttopreventyourcomputerbeingstolenwhenyouhaveto usethecomputerinapublicplace. T ousethisfeature,youhavetopurchasetheKensingtonlockadditionally .

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Chapter 7. Appendix Using McAfee SecurityCenter (Optional) 134 Using Samsung Magic Doctor (Optional) 135 Diagnosing the System 135 Reinstalling Software 136 Running the system software Media 136 Insta.

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134 Using McAfee SecurityCenter (Optional) A computervirusisaprogramthatdamagescomputerlesandinformationsavedonacomputer . A computer isinfectedbyanalreadyinfectedleorbyanothercomputerovertheInternet.

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135 Using Samsung Magic Doctor (Optional) MagicDoctoristroubleshootingsoftwareprovidedbySamsungComputer . A usercandiagnosesystemproblemsvia one-clickorbyselectingdiagnosticitems.

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136 Reinstalling Software 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Media.

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137 1 Click Standard Installation in the main window of the System Software Media. (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.

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138 Questions and Answers Thissectionprovidesinformationonpossibleproblems,solutionsandotherreferencesforsystemuse. Q 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.

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139 Q In the following cases, the screen blinks or displays noise for a short time (This only applies to nVidia graphics card.): (Click the Graphics Related tab, Change Resolution, Change Display Device, Remove the AC Adapter , Restart the System, Change PowerMizer level.

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140 Q Switching the MS-DOS command prompt to full screen mode or Windows mode by pressing the <Alt>+<Enter> keys does not operate properly .

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141 Q How to install and uninstall the sound driver . A T o install or uninstall the sound driver from this system,pleasefollowtheproceduresbelow . ▶ Sound Driver Components The sound driver consists of the following 3 components and the 3 components are automatically installed during the installation.

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142 ▶ Installing the Sound Driver after a Windows XP Reinstallation If you install the sound driver after reinstalling WindowsXP ,the AddHardwareWizard(Modem Device) window may appear during the sound driver installation.

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143 Q 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.

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144 Q How do I receive a fax while the system is in power saving mode (Rest mode)? A T oreceiveafaxin Standby mode, you have to set it up as follows.   Theautomaticfaxreceptionfunctionofthefax programneedstobeactivated.

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145  Click My Network Place> View network connections on the Desktop.   Right-clickover Wireless Network Connection and select Disable . Q When I connected 100Mbps/1Gbps wired LAN and the computer exits standby/hibernate mode, a message informing 10Mbps/100Mbps wired LAN connection appears.

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146  Click Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Administrative T ools > Computer Management and click Services and Applications > Services . In the right pane, double-click Wireless Zero Conguration and check if the Startup T ype is Automatic and the Status is Started.

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147 ▶ Check the AP settings. A1 Check if the surroundings are appropriate for a wirelessLAN. AwirelessLANconnectionmay belimitedbythesurroundingenvironmentand distance.Obstaclessuchaswallsanddoormats affectthequalityofthewirelessLANsignal.

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148 Q Although a connection has been established, I cannot connect to the Internet. ▶ Check the TCP/IP settings. A IfyoucannotconnecttotheInternetbutyouare connectedtoan AP ,checkiftheTCP/IPsettings areconguredproperly .

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149 Q (For Intel PROSet) After installing PROSet, I cannot manage my wireless network in Windows. A Whenclicking Use Microsoft Client in the T ools menu of the PROSet , you can manage wireless networkinWindows.

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150 Q 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.

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151 Q The game play screen frequently stops and starts. A [nVidia Graphics] ThismayoccurwhenthePowerMizerSettingisset to Maximum Power Saving Function or Balanced .   Right-clicktheDesktopandselect Properties from thepop-upmenu.

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152 Q Characters are broken if I receive a business card in Korean or Chinese using the Bluetooth Send a Business Card function. A1 ThismayhappenwhenyousendaKoreanor Chinesebusinesscardbyselectingthe Select a business card from the les (*.

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153 Q I have connected the headset, but I cannot hear sound normally . A1 If the Bluetooth headset is properly connected to a computer , the Control Pane Sound Playback Device changes to Bluetooth Audio (for a mono headset) or High Quality Bluetooth Audio (for a stereo headset).

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154 HD DVD Q Is it compatible with the existing CD/DVD formats? A AllBurning,Playbackand Authoringfunctionsare supportedfortheCD/DVDformats. Q Can I play Blu-ray titles? A SinceHD-DVDandBlu-raydiskaredifferent,Blu-ray titles are not supported.

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155 Blu-ray Q Is it compatible with the existing CD/DVD formats? A AllBurning,Playbackand Authoringfunctionsare supportedfortheCD/DVDformats. Q Can I play an HD-DVD title? A SinceHD-DVDandBlu-raydiskaredifferent,HD- DVD titles are not supported.

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156 Q T o 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 .

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157 Q When you see a Windows Security Alert icon ( ) appear on the right part of the T askbar . With the Security Center feature added, Windows XP SP2 checks the Firewall, the automatic updates con.

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158 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. Y oushouldinstallananti-virusprogramthatyourcomputer isabletoidentify .

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159 Product Specications Thesystemspecicationsmaydifferdependingonthederivedmodels.Fordetailedsystemspecications,referto the product catalog.

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160 Wireless LAN Specications (802.1 1ABG Card) Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection Device  The Name of the Registered Equipment :SpecialLowPowerWirelessDeviceforWirelessDataCommunication Systems. Item Detailed Specications Physical Specications Dimensions 30.

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161  Radio Specications RF Band 2.4GHz,5GHz Supported Channels Channels allowed per country . Device T ransceiver Standard Output Power 5mW Modulation Scheme 1 1amode:OFDM 1 1bmode:DSSS 1 1gmode:OFDM Data Rate (Mbps)* 1 1amode**:54,48,36,24,18,12,9,6 1 1bmode:1 1,5.

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162 Wireless LAN Specications (802.1 1ABG/N Card) Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 4965 AGN Network Connection Device ■ The Name of the Registered Equipment : SpecialLowPowerWirelessDeviceforWirelessDataCommunication Systems. Item Detailed Specications Physical Specications Dimensions 30.

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163 RF Band 2.4GHz,5GHz Supported Channels Channels allowed per country . Device T ransceiver Modulation Scheme 1 1amode:OFDM 1 1bmode:DSSS 1 1gmode:OFDM 1 1nmode:MIMO Data Rate (Mbps)* 1 1amode**:54,48,36,24,18,12,9,6 1 1bmode:1 1,5.

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164 Registered T rademarks Samsung is a registered trademark of Samsung Co., Ltd. SENSisaregisteredtrademarkofSamsungElectronics Co., Ltd. Intel,Pentium/Celeronareregisteredtrademarksofthe Intel Corporation.

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165 Glossary TheGlossaryliststheterminologiesusedinthisUserGuide. Forterminologiesotherthanthese,lookinWindowsHelp. Backup A way to save the current data to restore it later if necessary . A backupisawaytorestorecomputerdata when the data or computer is damaged.

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166 Firewall A security system used to protect an internal network or intranetfromexternalnetworks through an authentication procedure. Hibernation Mode A power mode that saves all data in memory to the harddiskandturnstheCPUandharddiskoff.

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167 Quick Launch Thisreferstoatoolbarthatcanbeconguredsothat youcanlaunchaprogramsuchasInternetExploreror displaytheWindowsDesktopwithoneclick.

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168 USB (Universal Serial Bus) This refers to a serial interface standard developed to replace the conventional interface standards such asSerialandPS/2.WhileUSB1.1supports12Mbps (12millionbitspersecond),USB2.

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169 Index B Battery 127 BatteryCalibration 131 BIOS Setup 1 18 Bluetooth 99 Booting Priority 124 C CDDrive/Recording 47 Charge 128 Click 45 Connect/OutputMonitor.

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170 Contact SAMSUNG WORLD WIDE [U.S.A. / U.K. / AUSTRALIA / HONG KONG / MALA YSIA / SINGAPORE] Contact SAMSUNG WORLD WIDE IfyouhaveanycommentsorquestionsregardingaSamsungproducts,contacttheSAMSUNGcustomercare center .

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171 [IT AL Y] Contatta SAMSUNG SehaicommentiorichiestesuiprodottiSamsungcontattailnostroServizioClienti. Customer Care Center TEL Web Site IT AL Y 199 153 153 www .samsung.com/it/ [RUSSIA / UKRAINE] Customer Care Center TEL Web Site RUSSIA 8-800-200-0400 www .

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