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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:
 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:
 means that you should press the Fn key and hold it and then press the F8
key.
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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
Front View
LCD Panel
Hot Keys (p14)
Status Indicators
(p16)
Power Button
Keyboard (p8)
Fingerprint
Sensor(Optional)
Touchpad (p11)
Touchpad Button
Status Indicators
(p16)
LCD Button
Microphone
Fingerprint sensor is optional. For more information on using the fingerprint
sensor, refer to the manual supplied with the device.
Getting Started 3
Right View
Headphone
Jack
Microphone
Jack
USB Port
(2.0)
Multi-Bay
You can install various other multi-bay devices in the multi-bay of the system.
Refer to (p 27).
Left View
Infrared
Port
Security Lock
Port
PCMCIA Card
Slot (p31)
LAN Port Modem Port USB Port Fan Vent
(p40)
(2.0)
(p41)
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Memory Card Slot
(p28)
Back View
Parallel Port
Serial Port
DC-In Port
1394 Port TV-Out Port
(6 pin) (S-Video)
Monitor Port USB Port
(2.0)
Bottom View
Multi-Bay Latch
Port Replicator Connector(Optional)
Memory
Compartment(p92)
HDD
Compartment
Speaker
Speaker
Battery (p87)
Battery Latch
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 (
2. Click Turn Off Computer.
3. Click Turn Off.
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) on the taskbar.
If the computer is not turned off properly due to a system error, press
++. 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 ++ 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.
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Using the Keyboard
Your computer has an 89-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
Key
Embedded Numeric Keypad
Windows
Key
Screen Brightness and
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
a kind of keyboard.
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, if press Fn and F3 simultaneously depending on
The keys on the keyboard can be grouped into the following categories:
x 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.
x Function keys, when pressed together with the  key, enable special
functions.
x 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  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 16 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  key. For example to type the letter m, press
, this operation displays the letter m.
To turn the numeric keypad off, press  again. The Num Lock LED
turns off.
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Using Special Function Keys
The function key activates special functions when it is pressed in combination with
another keys.
 Key
Combinations
Key Name
Key Function

Backlight
Turns the LCD on and off.

Mute
Turns the audio output on and off.

Number Lock
Enables the numeric keypad. (p9)

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.
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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 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.
Locking the touchpad
You can lock the touchpad and use only the keyboard and mouse. To lock the
touchpad function, press the + key combination.
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You can perform various actions with your touchpad as described below.
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
execute a button
Place the pointer over an object,
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
or multiple objects
Drag and drop a part to the
required place.
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Action
Function
Process
Scroll
Display upper/lower/left/right part
of the content within a window
Place your finger on the right edge
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
Num
Name
Function
Internet Butto
Launches Internet Explorer.
E-Mail Button
Launches Outlook Express.
User 1 Button
You can launch a frequently used program by pressing the button. By
default, Windows Calculator is configured to be launched when you
press this button.
WLAN/Bluetooth
or User 2 Button
Turns on and off the wireless LAN/Bluetooth function for the models
with wireless LAN/Bluetooth function.
Launches a user defined program for the models without wireless LAN/
Bluetooth function.
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 Key Define Utility icon (
) on the taskbar.
2. Click Browser in the User 1 item.
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.
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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.
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.
Hard disk drive
Blinks when the hard disk drive is in operation.
Adjusting LCD Brightness
There are 16 levels of LCD brightness (1: Dimmest ~ 16: Brightest).
Press +< / > or +< / > 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.
x when operating on AC power:
Brightness Level 16
x when operating on battery power: Brightness Level 2
Maintaining your LCD brightness settings after turning the system off
and on
1. Turn the system on. When the Samsung Logo appears, press the  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 +< / > or +< / > from the keyboard. The changed volume
level is displayed on the upper part of the screen for a few seconds.
To adjust using volume adjustment program
Click the Volume icon(
level.
) on the taskbar, and move the Volume slider to a desired
For advanced volume control options, double-click the Volume icon(
the volume level in the volume control program.
When you turn the system on, a booting noise may occur.
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), and adjust
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
Support
Provides on-line help, information on Windows and troubleshooting.
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 Super Multi Drive
Reads CD/DVDs and writes data to CD/DVDs. Supported DVD
types include DVD · R, DVD · RW and DVD-RAM.
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.
If you remove the CD when the CD access LED is on, the disk and the data in
it may be damaged.
Emergency Eject Hole
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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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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Using the Multi-Bay
Multi-Bay provides space for CD drive installations. You can replace the CD drive
with various other types of drives.
The procedures to replace the drive installed in the Multi-Bay with other drives are
described below.
Before Replacing the Multi-Bay
Replace the Multi-Bay only after turning the computer off.
1. Turn off the computer.
2. While holding the Multi-Bay latch to the UNLOCK position, remove the installed
drive.
3. Insert a new drive into the Multi-Bay completely, and make sure that the latch is
in the LOCK position.
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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 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
Before using the memory card slot, remove the slot protector.
Press the end of the slot protector softly to pop it outward, then remove it.
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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.
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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.
To insert a PCMCIA card
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.)
x System: System management features are available, including disk
defragmenter, removing unnecessary files/folders, computer scheduling and
system recovery.
x BIOS: In windows-based mode, you can recover the BIOS defaults and change
the boot sequence.
x 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.
x 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.
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x 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.
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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.
x Samsung Theme: Switches to Samsung Theme (desktop, logon screen and
sound effects on booting).
x Windows XP Theme: Switches to the Windows XP default Theme.
x Back: Restores the theme to its previous status.
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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.
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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 Command Center
Samsung Command Center is a program that enables the easy management of software
provided for a Samsung computer. You can view brief descriptions of some programs
and you can launch the programs directly. Samsung Command Center is always hidden
automatically and it appears when you place the mouse cursor in the right-most
position.
Select Start > All Programs > Samsung > Samsung Command Center > Samsung
Command Center.
The Samsung Command Center screen consists of the following 4 areas.
Clock
SW Group Area
SW List Area
AV Station Area
Samsung Update Plus Area
S/W Group Area : You can classify programs into 5 groups, these being
System, Utility, Network, Support, and Entertainment and manage them.
You can add a file that can be launched directly from the Desktop or Explorer
(Files that have the extension of .cmd, .bat, .pif, .scf, .exe, .com, .lnk, or .scr )
by dragging and dropping them.
S/W List Area : Shows software included in the S/W group.
You can add a file that can be launched directly from the Desktop or Explorer
by dragging and dropping it. Some Samsung software is automatically added or
removed from the list when the software is installed or removed. If you move
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the cursor over the software in the list, you can view a brief description and the
Run button to launch.
AV Station Area : This only appears when the AV Station program has been
installed.
You can easily launch the TV, music, movie or album player of the AV Station
program. Drag and drop a media file from the Desktop or Explorer over any of
the buttons to launch the corresponding player.
Samsung Update Plus Area : When there is new software or a new driver, the
Samsung Update Plus notification window appears.
If you click on the notification window, Samsung update Plus is launched and
an update is performed with a percentage number indicating the progress status.
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Connecting to the Internet
Connecting with a Modem
Before Start:
x Prepare a telephone line that is not digital.
x 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.
x 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.
x 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.
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.
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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.
2. Click Click here to setup Internet Connection Share.
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.
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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-tocomputer 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 45.
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 57.
To use the wireless network, you have to turn on the wireless LAN function by
using the Wireless LAN On/Off Button. (p 14)
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
49.
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 computerto-computer networks (peer-to-peer or ad hoc)” on page 51.
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 (
select View Available Wireless Networks.
) icon on the taskbar, and
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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 (
the taskbar, and the connection status is displayed.
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) icon on
Connecting to computer-to-computer networks (peer-to-peer or
ad hoc)
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. (Refer to See ”To share an Internet connection” on page 45.)
You can connect by completing the following steps:
x Step 1. Set up a computer-to-computer network on a computer.
x Step 2. Connect to the configured computer from other computers.
Step 1. Setting up a computer-to-computer network
1. Right-click on the Wireless Network Connection (
select View Available Wireless Networks.
) icon on the taskbar, and
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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').
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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
1. Right-click on the Wireless Network Connection (
select View Available Wireless Networks.
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) icon on the taskbar, and
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 51, 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 51, 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.
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Checking the connection status
Move the mouse pointer over the Wireless Network Connection (
the taskbar, and the connection status is displayed.
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) icon on
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.
x Step1. Install the wireless LAN configuration program (PROSet).
x 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
configuration program.
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.
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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 ITo create computer-to-computer (Ad Hoc) networkI 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:
TGNetwork (Infrastructure) - Connect to an Access Point : Select to
connect to an access point.
T Device to device (Ad hoc) - Connect directly to other computers : Select
to create a computer-to-computer (Ad Hoc) network.
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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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