Samsung Electronics Co SQ10WL Mini PCI Card in Personal Computer User Manual PP 51 to 60
Samsung Electronics Co Ltd Mini PCI Card in Personal Computer PP 51 to 60
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Multimedia Functions/Equipment 41
Dolby Digital & Dolby Theater System
Your computer supports Dolby Digital & Dolby Theater System through a SPDIF
connector, located on the left side of the docking station. You must have a 3.5 mm
(mono)- to RCA cable to use this port.
Volume Control
Using the Keyboard
Changing the volume with your keyboard.
Use to decrease the volume or to increase the volume.
Using the Volume Control Icon
Double-Click icon in the active program tray. The Volume Control window pops
up. Use this window to adjust the volume. You can pop up a simple volume slider by
a single click icon.
IEEE 1394 Connections
There are two 1394 connections on your system. There is a 6 pin connection on the left
side of the Notebook and a 4 pin connection on the back of the docking station.
The IEEE 1394 is a very fast external bus standard that supports data transfer rates of
up to 400 Mbps (400 million bits per second). A single 1394 port can be used to
connect up to 63 external devices. In addition to its high speed, 1394 also supports
isochronous data -- delivering data at a guaranteed rate. This makes it ideal for devices
that need to transfer high levels of data in real-time, such as video devices. Like USB,
1394 supports both Plug-and-Play and hot plugging, and the six pin also provides
power to peripheral devices.
Movie Maker
You can edit audio and video data using this Movie Maker that is included with
Windows XP. It is also possible to make a slide show with each frame or picture.
To start the program:
Click Start > All Programs > Accessories > Windows Movie Maker.
Please refer to the on-line help manual to operate the Windows Movie Maker.
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Using the Battery
Your computer uses a smart rechargeable Lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery pack for power
when the AC adapter is not attached to an electrical outlet. The smart battery gives a
accurate measurement of the current battery capacity which helps extend operating
time by enabling effective power management in operating systems that take
advantage of the accurate information supplied by the battery.
Charging the Battery
Your computer’s battery starts charging automatically when you connect the power to
the computer and to an electrical outlet. If the computer is off, the battery charges faster
than if the computer’s power is on.
Approximate charging times for the Li-Ion battery are:
•1.5 hours with the computer off (Standard battery) and 2.5 hours (Long Life
battery).
•4 hours with the computer on (Standard battery) and 5 hours (Long Life
battery).
While the battery is charging normally, the battery Status LED on the computer is
amber (See “Reading the System Status LEDs” on page 27 for the location of the
battery Status LED). When the battery is fully charged, the LED changes to green.
When you use a new battery pack for the first time or use a battery after a long period
of storage, the initial battery life is shorter than normal. Normal battery life resumes
after a few discharge-recharge cycles.
Follow these rules for charging your battery:
•A battery normally discharges power when not used for long periods of time.
Be sure to recharge the battery every two months when it is not in use.
•Make it a practice to discharge your battery fully before recharging the battery.
This can help extend the life of the battery.
•Do not attempt to charge the battery in temperatures of under 10oC or over 32oC.
•If you will not be using the computer for a long period of time (a month or
more), you should completely charge the battery. After you have done so,
remove the battery from the unit.
All batteries eventually wear out and lose the ability to hold a charge. You may
need to replace your battery pack after a year of average usage.
All batteries lose their charge if they sit unused for an extended time period.
When not used, battery can discharge fully in 2 to 3 months.
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Increasing Battery Life
If you plan to use your notebook computer without the docking station, increase battery
life using the following methods.
General Environment
Using the methods below you can increase battery life by as much as 1.5 times.
•Detach the docking station.
•Detach any unnecessary USB and PS/2 devices - (camera, mouse, keyboard
etc.)
•Do not use any Multimedia programs - (Windows Media Player, audio/video
CDs) unless absolutely necessary.
Adjust LCD Brightness
Reducing the LCD display brightness will reduce the power consumption of the
battery.
To reduce the LCD display brightness use the key combination.
Power Management
The power options panel enables you to reduce the time until your computer goes into
standby mode for example. See “Using Power Management Options” on page 53 for
instructions on how to use this battery saving tool.
To change the time until your computer goes into reduced power modes, use the system
power management function.
1. Click Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance.
2. Click Power Options.
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Battery Calibration
Calibrating your battery once a month is one of the recommended methods of
increasing your computer’s battery life. To calibrate the battery complete the following
steps:
Calibration Notes:
You should start the battery calibration process with a fully charged battery,
battery status LED is green. The power meter may not show 100%.
Before you commence the battery calibration process you should fully charge,
then fully discharge and finally fully recharge the battery again.
1. Disconnect the AC power adapter after turning off the system.
2. Restart your computer and press to enter BIOS setup.
3. Using the arrow keys, highlight Run Battery Learning in the Power menu.
4. Press to start calibration process. The calibration usually takes 2 to 3 hours
depending on the current battery charge.
5. When the calibration process is complete, recharge the battery fully.
Safely Using the Battery
Follow these guidelines to safely use the battery:
•Turn off your computer and unplug it if you accidentally:
– Expose the equipment to liquid.
– Drop, jar, or damage the computer.
•Use only approved battery chargers.
•Do not disassemble the battery, heat it above 100°C, or burn it. The battery
used in this computer may cause a fire or chemical burn if mistreated.
•Your computer's rechargeable battery may be considered hazardous waste.
If you replace your battery with a new one:
•Keep the old battery out of the reach of children.
•Dispose of the old battery promptly.
•Make sure that you follow all local requirements when you dispose of the old
battery.
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Removing the Battery
Your computer comes with the battery pack inserted in the computer.
To remove the battery from the computer:
1. Turn the computer’s power off and close the LCD display panel.
2. Undock the computer if docked. See “Docking/Undocking your Computer” on
page 8.
3. Turn the computer over so that the bottom of the unit is facing up.
4. Slide the locking battery latch to the unlock position.
5. Slide and hold the remaining battery latch outward and slide the battery out of the
compartment.
Installing the Battery
To install the battery pack, follow the steps below:
Insert the battery into the battery compartment. Ensure the correct orientation
so that the battery fits in its slot properly.
1. With the computer’s power off, close the LCD panel and turn the computer over
so the bottom of the unit faces up.
2. Slide the battery into the battery pack into the compartment. Ensure the battery is
fully inserted into the compartment.
Battery Latch
Locking Battery Latch
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3. Slide the battery pack latches toward the center of the computer. Make sure the
locking battery latch is in the lock position.
Monitoring the Battery Charge
Battery life is affected by factors such as the power-management settings in System
Setup, the applications you use, and the brightness settings of the LCD. Under normal
usage, the battery charge lasts approximately 3 hours for standard battery (undocked),
1 1/2 hours on standard battery (docked) and approximately 5 hours for the long life
battery (undocked).
Battery life estimates are subject to variation. The actual life of your battery
may be less than the estimates given in the manual.
Power Management
To change the time until your computer goes into reduced power modes, use the system
power management function.
1. Click Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance.
2. Click Power Options.
Long Life Battery
Standard Battery
11 or 22
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22
Locking Battery Latch
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Power Meter
The Power Meter displays the charge of the batteries and the current source of
computer power, AC or batteries. You may monitor the battery charge or usage by
using the “Power Meter”. To access the power meter click icon on the task bar or
click Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options >
Power Meter tab.
You may also check battery charge by moving the cursor to the icon, a small dialog
box will display the % of charge.
Battery Warnings
If the battery charge is low (about 10%) you have approximately 5–10 minutes of
battery life left. You should:
•Save your work and,
•Connect the power cord to the computer or turn off the computer and install a
fully charged battery.
You can adjust the battery alarm features by using the operating systems power
management program (Start > Control Panel > Power Options in Windows).
If you cannot run your computer from the battery and the battery will not charge when
you attach the power cord, the problem may be that:
•The battery temperature is below 10°C or over 32°C. If you think the battery
temperature is too hot or too cold, turn off the computer, remove the battery,
and let the battery reach room temperature. Then try charging the battery again.
•The battery is defective. Replace the battery with a new battery.
The Power Status icons shown below are displayed
during Battery Charging Operations
At ~15% and 10% remaining battery power the
current power source and the battery Icons
respectively change to the icon shown below and
you should follow the instructions in “Battery
Warnings” section below
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Using System Setup
The System Setup program enables you to configure your computer hardware and set
security and power-savings options. The settings you choose are stored in battery-
maintained CMOS memory that saves the information even when the computer’s
power is turned off. When your computer is turned back on, it is configured with the
values found in this memory.
Run System Setup if you get a message prompting you to run the program. You may
also want to run System Setup, particularly the first time you use your computer, to set
the time and date, use security or power-management features, or alter the settings of
other features.
Your computer’s version of System Setup may not include all the fields listed
here or may include additional fields. Field names and order of appearance
can vary according to the version of the BIOS (basic input/output system) on
your computer.
Starting System Setup
To start System Setup, turn on your computer and then press and hold until the
System Setup screen appears.
Table 5. System Setup Menus
To open the menu you need to use, use the left or right arrow keys to select the menu
name.
Menu Function
Main Changes the basic system .
Advanced Configures advanced features on your computer.
Security Enables security features, including passwords and backup
and virus-check reminders.
Power Configures power-management features.
Boot Specifies the order of boot devices and configures boot
features.
Exit Specifies how to exit System Setup.
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Table 6. System Setup Navigation Keys
Navigation Key Function
Displays the General Help window.
Exits the current menu.
Selects different menus. Pressing the ESC key at the Main
menu brings you to the Exit menu.
Moves the cursor up and down between fields.
Moves the cursor forward through the cells for a highlighted
field. If the field has only one cell, the Tab key moves the
cursor down to the next field.
Scrolls backwards through the options for the highlighted field.
Scrolls forward through the options for the highlighted field.
Sets the parameters for the current menu to their default
values.
Sets the parameters for the current menu to their previous
values.
Executes commands or opens a submenu.
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Changing Booting Priority
The Boot menu in System Setup enables you to select the booting device and to set
booting options.
Boot Device Priority field enables:
You to select the order in which the computer attempts to boot from different devices.
The field has three (3) options: Removable Devices, CD-ROM/DVD Drive, and Hard
Drive.
To change the booting device priority, choose the device positions by completing
the following:
1. At startup, press <F2> to open System Setup.
2. Use to select the Boot menu.
3. Highlight the option with keys.
4. Use <Minus> until the option moves down in the list to the desired position or
<Shift + Plus> keys until the option moves up in the list to the desired position.
5. Press <Esc> to return to the Exit menu.
6. Press Enter or <F10> to exit and save your changes.
7. Press Enter again to restart the computer.
If you want to start the system using a bootable CD, change the CD-ROM
Drive to be the first priority and make sure that Auto is set in the Type field of
the Secondary Master Submenu at Main page.
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