Samsung NP-N150-HAZ1DE - Manuals

Text Notations Icon Notation Description Before You Start Content included in this section includes information required before using a function. Caution Content included in this section includes information required about the function. Note Content included in this section includes helpful informat...

Performance Restrictions z Online games and some games(D,D) may not be supported and Full HD video and some high bit rate HD video playback may be slow and stutter on this computer. x There is one memory slot provided on this computer. It supports GB memory max. To upgrade to GB memory, replace the ...

Recovery Solution Representation (Optional) Q. What is a Recovery Area? A. - Samsung computers have an additional partition to recover computers or save backup files. (Only for models with the Samsung Recovery Solution.) This partition is called a Recovery Area and it includes a recovery image that ...

7 Contents Chapter 1. Getting Started Product Features 2 Before You Start 3 Contents 7 Safety Precautions 8 Proper Posture During Computer Use 24 Important Safety Information 27 Replacement Parts and Accessories 30 Regulatory Compliance Statements 33 WEEE SYMBOL INFORMATION 48 Overview 50 Turning th...

8 Safety Precautions For your security and to prevent damage, please read the following safety instructions carefully. Since these are commonly applied to Samsung Computers, some figures may differ from the actual product. Warning Failing to follow instructions marked with this symbol may cause pers...

Warning Failing to follow instructions marked with this symbol may cause personal injury and even fatality. Avoid exposing any part of your body to the heat from the computer vent or AC adapter for a long time when the computer is on. Exposing a part of your body close to the heat from the vent or A...

10 If the power cord or power outlet makes a noise, disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet and contact a service center. This may result in electric shock or fire. Do not use a damaged or loose main plug or power cord or power outlet. This may result in electric shock or fire. Plug the power...

11 Connect the power cord to the AC adapter firmly. Otherwise, there is a danger of fire due to an incomplete contact. Use only the AC adapter supplied with the product. Using another adapter may cause the screen to flicker. Do not place heavy objects or step onto the power cord or AC adapter to avo...

1 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. Authorized Parts Use an authorized battery and AC adapter only. Please use an authorized battery and adapter approved by Samsung Electronics. Unau...

1 Do not use the computer in a humid location such as a bathroom or sauna. Please use the computer within the recommended temperature and humidity range (10~ 5 ºC, 0~80% RH). Power Off Do not close the LCD panel and put the computer into your bag to move it when it is still turned on. If you put the...

1 Disconnect all cables connected to the computer before cleaning it. If you are cleaning a notebook computer, remove the battery. There is a danger of electric shock or damage to the product. Do not connect a phone line connected to a digital phone to the modem. There is a danger of a electric shoc...

1 Upgrade Related Never disassemble the power supply or AC adapter. There is a danger of electric shock. When removing the RTC (Real Time Clock) battery, keep it out of the reach of children as they could touch and/or swallow it. There is a danger of choking. If a child has swallowed it, contact a d...

17 Custody and Movement Related Follow the instructions for the relevant location (e.g. airplane, hospital, etc.) when using a wireless communication device (wireless LAN, Bluetooth, etc.). Avoid exposing a drive to magnetic fields. Security devices with magnetic fields include airport walk-through ...

18 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. Damage to a component within the computer may cause ele...

1 Use only a battery authorized by Samsung Electronics. Failing to do so may cause an explosion. Avoid contact with metal objects such as car keys or clips when keeping or carrying a battery. Contact with a metal may cause excessive current and a high temperature and may damage the battery or cause ...

1 Upgrade Related Do not use a damaged or modified CD/Floppy Disk. There is a danger of damaging the product or personal injury. Do not insert your fingers into the PC Card Slot. There is a danger of injury or electric shock. Use recommended computer cleansing solution when cleaning the product and ...

Use parts authorized by Samsung Electronics only. Failing to do so, may cause fire or damage the product. Never disassemble or repair the product by yourself. There is a danger of electric shock or fire. To connect a device that is not manufactured or authorized by Samsung Electronics, enquire at yo...

Cautions on Preventing Data Loss (Hard Disk Management) Take care not to damage the data on a hard disk drive.  A hard disk drive is so sensitive to external impact that an external impact may cause loss of data on the surface of the disk.  Take extra care, because moving the computer or an impact...

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. Adjust the height of chair so that your heel is comfortably placed on the fl...

Eye Position Keep the monitor or LCD away from your eyes by at least 50cm. 0cm  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.  Keep the monitor and LCD screen clean.  If you w...

Volume Control (Headphones and Speakers) Check your volume first to listen to music. Check your volume!!  Check if the volume is too loud before using headphones.  It is not recommended using headphones for long periods of time.  Any deviation from the equalizer default setting could cause hearin...

7 Safety Instructions Your system is designed and tested to meet the latest standards for safety of information technology equipment. However, to ensure safe use of this product, it is important that the safety instructions marked on the product and in the documentation are followed. Always follow t...

8 Care During Use  Do not walk on the power cord or allow anything to rest on it.  Do not spill anything on the system. The best way to avoid spills is to not eat or drink near your system.  Some products have a replaceable CMOS battery on the system board. There is a danger of explosion if the C...

The Instruction On Safety Operation of NotePC z When installing and operating devices please refer to safety requirements in the user guide. x Devices can be used only with the equipment specified in the technical specifications of the devices. c If any smell of burning or smoke is detected from the...

0 Battery Disposal Do not put rechargeable batteries or products powered by non-removable rechargeable batteries in the garbage. Contact the Samsung Helpline for information on how to dispose of batteries that you cannot use or recharge any longer. Follow all local regulations when disposing of old ...

1 Laser Safety All systems equipped with CD or DVD drives comply with the appropriate safety standards, including IEC 60825-1. The laser devices in these components are classified as “Class 1 Laser Products” under a US Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Radiation Performance Standard. Sh...

Power Cord Requirements The power cord set (wall plug, cable and AC adapter plug) you received with your computer meets the requirements for use in the country where you purchased your equipment. Power cord sets for use in other countries must meet the requirements of the country where you use the c...

Regulatory Compliance Statements Wireless Guidance (If fitted with 2.4G band or 5G band) Low power, Radio LAN type devices (radio frequency (RF) wireless communication devices), operating in the .GHz/GHz Band, may be present (embedded) in your notebook system. The following section is a general over...

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. Do n...

Unintentional Emitter per FCC Part 15 This device complies with Part 1 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and () this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired ...

7 Intentional emitter per FCC Part 15 (If fitted with 2.4G band or 5G band) Low power, Radio LAN type devices (radio frequency (RF) wireless communication devices), operating in the .GHz/GHz Band, may be present (embedded) in your notebook system. This section is only applicable if these devices are...

Unintentional Emitter per ICES-003 This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the radio interference regulations of Industry Canada. Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites...

0 Intentional Emitter per RSS 210 (If fitted with 2.4G band or 5G band) Low power, Radio LAN type devices (radio frequency (RF) wireless communication devices), operating in the .GHz/GHz Band, may be present (embedded) in your notebook system. This section is only applicable if these devices are pre...

1 Telecommunications per DOC notice (for products fitted with an IC-compliant modem) The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment. This certification means that the equipment meets certain telecommunications network protective, operation, and safety requirements. The Department does not ...

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 identified below. This equipment also carries t...

European Radio Approval Information (for products fitted with EU-approved radio devices) This Product is a Notebook computer; low power, Radio LAN type devices (radio frequency (RF) wireless communication devices), operating in the .GHz/GHz band, may be present (embedded) in your notebook system whi...

EU R&TTE Compliance Statements Česky [Czech] Samsung tímto prohlašuje, že tento Notebook PC je ve shodě se základními požadavky a dalšími příslušnými ustanoveními směrnice 1//ES. Dansk [Danish] Undertegnede Samsung erklærer herved, at følgende udstyr Notebook PC overholder de væsentlige krav og ...

Nederlands [Dutch] Hierbij verklaart Samsung dat het toestel Notebook PC in overeenstemming is met de essentiële eisen en de andere relevante bepalingen van richtlijn 1//EG. Malti [Maltese] Hawnhekk, Samsung, jiddikjara li dan Notebook PC jikkonforma mal- ħtiāijiet essenzjali u ma provvedimenti oħra...

European Economic Area Restrictions Local Restriction of 802.11b/802.11g Radio Usage [Note to integrator: The following statements on local restrictions must be published in all end-user documentation provided with the system or product incorporating the wireless product.] Due to the fact that the f...

7 France For Metropolitan departments: .00 - .8 GHz for indoor use. .00 - . GHz (channels 1 to 7) for outdoor use.For Guadeloupe, Martinique, St Pierre et Miquelon, Mayotte: .00 - .8 GHz for indoor and outdoor use.For Reunion, Guyane: .00 - .8 GHz for indoor use. .0 - .8 GHz for outdoor use (channel...

8 WEEE SYMBOL INFORMATION Correct disposal of this product (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems.) This marking on the product, accessories or literature indicates that the product and its electro...

Correct disposal of batteries in this product Pb (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate battery return systems.) This marking on the battery, manual or packaging indicates that the batteries in this product should not be disposed of with other household waste at...

0 Overview Front View 1 Camera Lens (Optional) Using this lens, you can take still pictures and record video. 2 Keyboard A device to enter data by pressing the keys. 3 Touchpad/Touchpad Buttons The touchpad and touchpad buttons provide functions similar to the mouse ball and buttons. 4 Power Switch ...

1 Status Indicators 1 Caps Lock This turns on when the Caps Lock key is pressed allowing capital letters to be typed without holding the Shift button down. 2 Hard Disk Drive Indicates that the hard disk drive is running. 3 Wireless LAN This turns on when the wireless LAN is operating. 4 Charge Statu...

Right View 1 Wireless LAN Switch (Optional) In models with a wireless LAN function, first make sure that the wireless LAN function is turned off. 2 USB Port You can connect USB devices to the USB port such as a keyboard/mouse, digital camera, etc. 3 Monitor Port A port used to connect a monitor, TV ...

1 DC Jack A jack to connect the AC adapter that supplies power to the computer. 2 Wired LAN Port Connect the Ethernet cable to this port. 3 Fan Vents 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...

Back View 1 Battery This is a Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery that supplies power to the computer. 1

Bottom View 1 Battery Latches The latch used to remove or install the battery. 2 Sub-Woofer Speaker (Optional) A device used to produce mid and low frequency sound louder. 3 Memory Compartment Cover The main memory is installed inside the cover. 4 Fan Vents The internal heat of the computer is emitt...

Turning the Computer On and Off Turning the computer on 1 Install the battery and connect the AC adapter . 2 Lift the LCD panel up. 3 Slide the Power Switch to turn the computer on.  When running the computer on battery power, the LCD brightness is dimmed automatically to save battery power. Press ...

7 If the model supports HyperSpace (Optional) If you shutdown Windows when HyperSpace is running, HyperSpace is also terminated automatically when Windows is shutdown. ▶ For Windows XP 1 Click the Start button on the taskbar. 2 Click Turn Off Computer . 3 Click Turn Off .  If the computer has not t...

Chapter 2. Using the computer Keyboard 59 Touchpad 62 Using the Touch Screen (only for touch screen models) 68 External-type CD drive (To be purchased) 77Multi Card Slot (Optional) 79 Connecting a monitor / TV 82 Adjusting the Volume 87 Wired Network 92 Wireless Network (Optional) 96 Using HyperSpac...

Keyboard Shortcut key functions and procedures are discussed in the following sections.  The keyboard is supplied according to the corresponding country.  The keyboard may differ depending on your country. The following mainly describes the shortcut keys. Shortcut Keys You can use the following fu...

0 Fn+ Name Function Samsung Support Center System diagnosis, recovery and Internet consultation program, Samsung Support Center, will be launched. (Optional) For some models, Samsung Magic Doctor is launched. Easy SpeedUp Manager You can select operation mode when you need maximum system performance...

1 Screen Brightness Control To 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. Volume Control To control the volume, press the Fn + key combination or the Fn + key combination. ...

Touchpad 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.  Use the Touchpad with your fingers. Using a sharp object may damage the Touchpad.  If you touch the Touchpad or press the Touchpad bu...

Click Function Place your finger on the touchpad and tap your finger once over an item you want. Alternatively, press the left touchpad button once. Tap Click or Double-Click Function Put your finger on the touchpad and quickly tap twice with your finger on an item you want. Alternatively, press the...

64 The Gesture Function of the Touchpad (Optional)  The Touchpad Gesture function may not be provided and the version of the function may differ depending on the model. Some usage procedures may differ depending on the version.  For detailed usage procedures, refer to the description in the Touchp...

65 Using the Touchpad, you can use the following additional Gesture functions.  Scroll function  Zoom functions  Rotation function  Move function Configuring the Gesture Function If the Gesture function is not activated, you can activate it according to the following procedures. 1 Click the Star...

66 Zoom Functions If you place two fingers over the Touchpad together or apart, the current image or text is zoomed in or out. or Zoom-out Zoom-in Rotation Function Place two fingers over the touchpad and move the fingers as follows to rotate the photo or image. or Move Function You can move to the ...

7 Touchpad On/Off Function If you want to use the mouse only without using the touchpad, you can turn the touchpad off. To lock the touchpad function, press the Fn + keys. You can set the touchpad and touchpad button settings in the tabs that appear when clicking Start > Control Panel > Hardwa...

8 Using the Touch Screen (only for touch screen models) You can use the computer using the touch screen only, without using the keyboard and mouse. The touch screen function is only supported for models which have the function installed at the factory. The touch screen operating descriptions are of ...

69 Learning basic touch screen operations Touch Operation Function Single-tap (click) To select an item, tap over the item with your finger. This is the same as left-clicking once with a mouse. Double-tap (double-click) To run an item, quickly tap the item twice with your finger. This is the same as...

70 If the gesture function of the touch screen is not configured, you can configure it as follows. 1 Double-click the eGalaxGesture icon on the Taskbar. 2 Select Gesture Settings . 3 The Gesture Settings window appears. In the window, click the Gesture Mapping tab and select the operation to be regi...

71 Screen Calibration When using the touch screen for the first time or the precision of the touch screen has decreased, calibrate the screen using the eGalax Touch program. 1 Click Start > All Programs > eGalax Touch > Configure Utility . 2 Click 4 Points Calibration in the Tools tab. To f...

7 Touch screen use precautions  Use the touch screen with clean and dry hands. In a humid environment, remove the moisture from your hands and the touch screen surface before use.  Since the touch screen works properly even if you press it lightly, do not press the screen excessively hard because ...

7 Running the touch program(Play Touch) 1 If you tap over the Play Touch icon on the Desktop twice, Play Touch is launched. ▶ Play Touch Start Screen Home Manager Minimize the program Space location indicator Exit the program Help Move to the previous or next space Loading Home Manager About Space. ...

7 2 Click on the required type of icon in Home Manager to create a shortcut icon in the Space. If you create a my shortcut icon by clicking on a required shortcut icon , you can enjoy photos, music or videos more easily with just one touch. To exit the touch program (Play Touch), tap over the button...

7 Creating My Shortcuts (photo, music, video) 1 Click the Photo, Music or Video icon in Home Manager to create a shortcut icon in the Space. 2 Tap over the default shortcut twice, select a file in Explorer and tap the file twice, and the screen is expanded to full screen. 3 Tap over the button at th...

77 External-type CD drive (To be purchased) This computer supports an external USB CD-ROM drive (can be additionally purchased). Check if the interface type of the external CD-ROM drive is a USB type. For detailed specifications, refer to the catalog.  Do not insert a cracked or scratched CD. Other...

78 Inserting and Ejecting a CD 1 Press the Eject button of the CD drive. Status Indicator Eject Button Emergency Hole 2 When the CD tray opens, insert a CD or DVD and push the tray in until it clicks. 3 Push the CD tray inward until it clicks. The CD drive status indicator is turned on.  A CD drive...

7 Multi Card Slot (Optional) Using the multi card slot, you can read and write data from and to an SD card, SDHC card, MMC. You can use a card as a removable disk and conveniently exchange data with digital devices such as a digital camera, digital camcorder, MP, etc.  You have to additionally purc...

80 2 The card drive appears. Click Open folder and view files . If the window does not appear, click Start > Computer . (For Windows XP, click Start > My Computer .) 3 You can save, move and delete data by double-clicking the corresponding drive. The device name of the card drive may differ de...

81 To remove a memory card Take hold of the end of the card and remove the card. To format a memory card When using the memory card for the first time, you must format the card before using it. Formatting a card deletes all data saved on the card. If the card includes data, backup the data before fo...

8 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 monitor.  You have to buy a connection cable additionally.  Due to restrictions of the operating system the DualView function is not supported for Win...

8 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.Whenever you press the key while holding down the Fn key, the selected option is changed. Example) Selecting LCD+CRT Dual V...

8 Using Dual View to View Extended Screen Dual View is a function that enables you to view a computer screen over two display devices. This is convenient when needing a wide screen for work. In Dual View mode, you can select the screen resolution and color quality for each display device, as if ther...

8 Adjusting the resolution of the auxiliary display device (Monitor Number 2) If the resolution of the auxiliary display device is output, you can adjust the resolution and color quality by clicking Start > Control Panel > Appearance and Personalization > Adjust screen resolution > Monit...

8 Adjusting the resolution of the auxiliary display device (Monitor Number 2) If the screen of the secondary display device is displayed, change the settings to the desired screen resolution and color quality in the [Display Properties] dialog box. Using Window in Dual View Click on the window title...

87 Adjusting the Volume 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. Adjusting the Volume using the Volume Adjustment Program Click the Volume icon on the taskbar and slide the volume cont...

88 Using SRS The SRS function enables you to experience more stereophonic sound by expanding the space-perception through the stereo speaker. This function is available for specific models only. ▶ For Windows 7 1 Right-click over the Volume icon in the Taskbar and select Play Device (P). 2 Select Sp...

0 ▶ For Windows 7 1 Connect a microphone to the microphone jack. You can also use the internal MIC. 2 Right-click over the Volume icon on the taskbar and select Recording Device . 3 Check if the microphone is set as the default recording device.If this is the case, it is already set as the default d...

1 4 Select Realtek HD Audio input from the mixer device to select Recording from Adjust Volume for. 5 Select Mic Volume from Show the following volume controls and click OK . 6 When Recording Control window appears, check the Select checkbox. Increase the recording volume to increase the recording s...

1 Connect a LAN cable to the computer’s LAN port. 2 ▶ For Windows 7 Click Start > control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center and click Change adapter settings in the left menu pane. ▶ For Windows XP Click Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet Connections ...

3 Select Local Area Connection and click the right button of the touch pad and select Properties . The LAN Device name may differ depending on your computer’s Network Device. 4 ▶ For Windows 7 Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) from the Networking tab and click Properties . ▶ For Windows ...

5 Configure IP settings. Select Obtain an IP address automatically when using DHCP. If you use a static IP, select Use the following IP address and enter the values. If the IP of your computer is not automatically assigned, contact the network administrator. 6 If all settings are made, click OK . No...

3 For Windows 7, select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) from the Networking tab and select Properties . For Windows XP, select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click Properties . 4 Select the Alternate Configuration tab, select User configured , fill in the corresponding fields and click the OK...

Wireless Network (Optional) A wireless network allows computers to share resources or an internet connection without using LAN cables between them.  This description is applied only to the models equipped with wireless LAN cards or devices.  Some of the pictures shown in this description may vary ...

7 ▶ For Windows 7 1 If you click the Network Connections icon in the system tray, a list of available APs appears. If you select an AP to connect to, the Connect button appears. AP List 2 Click Connect . If a network key is set for the AP, enter the network key and then click Connect . For the netwo...

8 ▶ For Windows XP 1 Click the Wireless Network Connection icon from the Taskbar using the right button of the touch pad. Then, click View Available Wireless Networks . 2 Select an AP to be connected and click Connect . If a network key is set in the AP, the network key input window will appear. Ent...

Using HyperSpace (Optional) HyperSpace is a space that enables you to enjoy multimedia content such as the Internet, news, music, videos, and social networking sites through fast Linux-based booting. For more information about the HyperSpace functions, refer to the online help that appears when clic...

100 ▶ When Windows is running: 1 Double-click the Switch to HyperSpace icon on the Desktop and click Boot HyperSpace Now > Restart Now . 2 When the computer is restarted, the HyperSpace screen appears. Exiting Hyperspace 1 Click the power icon > Shutdown at the top left of the screen. 1 Sleep ...

101 Switching to Windows To switch to Windows from HyperSpace, click the Windows icon . If Windows is not currently running, it will take longer to boot up Windows. Screen Layout HyperSpace Desktop Screen The HyperSpace Desktop screen is the computer’s workspace and has the following layout. 1 6 2 5...

10 1 Start Menu : Select to switch to the main screen. : Select to show the power options. : Select to switch to Windows. 2 Notification Area : Select to bookmark the current screen. : Select to setup the power settings. : Select to setup the volume settings. : Select to setup the wired/wireless net...

10 Window Click Apps > Files to launch the browser. You can view the folders and files of the HDD drives and external devices recognized by Windows. The items and names may differ depending on the model. Find folders and files Notification Area Close the window Minimize the window Icon View Setti...

10 Network Setting Some of the procedures may differ depending on the version of the operating system. In addition, the figures of the screens may differ from the actual screens. Setting Up the Wired Network 1 Connect the LAN cable to the wired LAN port. 2 Click the network icon . 3 When the Network...

10 Setting Up the Wireless Network If there is an AP nearby, you can access the Internet simply by setting up the wireless LAN. 1 Click the network icon . 2 When the Network Setup Wizard appears, click Advanced . If you select the Wireless tab, available APs are listed. Click over an AP to connect a...

10 Using the Internet/Chatting After connecting to the network, click Apps > Web to access the Internet. In addition, you can use the video or text chatting function by clicking Apps > Skype . The web browser may fail to open some web sites that use ActiveX. In this case, open the web site in ...

107 HDD Protection Function (Optional) This function is to protect the HDD from external shocks while it is operating, by using the -axis sensor. This function is only provided for models that are shipped from the factory with this function. Through the icon colors, the HDD protection status can be ...

108  If external movement (e.g. if a user moves or the vehicle carrying the computer moves) is detected while the HDD is in operation such as watching a video or copying data, the current operation and the HDD are stopped accordingly. If the external movement stops, the paused operation resumes aft...

Chapter 3. Settings and Upgrade LCD Brightness Control 110 BIOS Setup 112 Setting a Boot Password 115 Changing the Boot Priority 118 Upgrading Memory 119 Battery 121 Using the Security Lock Port 126

110 LCD Brightness Control You can adjust the LCD brightness in 8 levels. Controlling the Brightness Using the Keyboard Adjust the LCD brightness by pressing the Fn + key or the Fn + key. The LCD brightness can change up to 8 levels and the brightness increases by 1 level when pressing the Fn + key ...

111 Instructions for Cleaning the LCD Clean the LCD panel with a soft cloth lightly moistened with computer cleansing detergent moving in one direction. Cleaning the LCD panel with excessive force can damage the LCD.

11 BIOS Setup The BIOS Setup enables you to configure your computer hardware according to your needs.  Use the BIOS setup to define a boot password, change the booting priority, or add a new device. Since incorrect settings may cause your system to malfunction or crash, take care when configuring t...

11 The BIOS Setup Screen System Time [10:21:53] System Date [07/30/200X] SATA Port 1 XXXXXXXX CPU Vendor CPU Type XXXXXXXX CPU Speed X.XX GHz Total Memory XXX MB BIOS Version XXXXXXXX MICOM Version XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX Setup Menu Setup Items Help Help for the selected item appears automatically. Setup ...

11 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. ESC Press to return to a higher level menu or to move to the Exit menu. L...

11 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 supervisors cannot use the computer. 1 Select the Security menu in the BIOS Setup. 2 In the Set Supervisor Password item, pres...

117 Setting up a Hard Disk Drive Password (Optional) A supervisor password must be set using the Set Supervisor Password menu. If you set a password for a hard disk drive, it cannot be accessed from another computer. Press < Enter > in the Set HDD Password item and define a password as describ...

118 1 Select the Boot menu in the BIOS Setup. 2 Press < Enter > on the Boot Device Priority item. XXXXXXXX 3 Press the down key (↓) to move to the IDE HDD item and press the F6 key to move the item to the top. [Boot priority order] 1. USB CD : N/A 2. IDE HDD : XXXXXXXX 3. PCI BEV : N/A 4. USB ...

11 Upgrading Memory A memory is installed in the memory slot at the bottom of this computer. The procedures to replace the memory are described below.  Replace new memory only after shutting the computer down completely. Do not replace memory when the computer is in Sleep mode.  Disconnect main po...

11 Battery Please refer to the following instructions when running the computer on battery power without connecting the AC power. A Lithium-Ion smart battery is supplied with this computer. Carefully read and follow the precautions printed on the battery before using the battery. Precautions  Use o...

1 2 Pull the two battery latches outwards , then remove the battery. x z z 3 To install the battery again, slide the battery into the system.The battery latches move inwards and fix the battery automatically. Check if the battery latch has been moved inwards. Charging the Battery 1 Attach the batter...

1 Measuring the Remaining Battery Charge You can view the battery charge status by completing the following procedures. To use the shortcut key to view Press the Fn + keys on the keyboard. The remaining battery charge (%) will displayed for a moment. You can only view the charge status in this way w...

1 Extending the Battery Usage Time Decreasing the LCD Brightness Press the Fn + keys on the keyboard to decrease the LCD brightness to extend the battery usage time. Disabling Unused Devices (Only for Windows XP) If you turn off unused devices, battery usage time will improve. 1 Click Device Manager...

1 3 Move to the Boot > Smart Battery Calibration item using the direction keys and press < Enter >. XXXXXXXX 4 Highlight Yes in the Battery Calibration Confirmation window and press < Enter >. The Battery Calibration function is activated and the battery is forcefully discharged. To s...

1 Using the Security Lock Port You can connect a Kensington lock to the Security Lock port to prevent your computer from being stolen when you need to use the computer in a public place. To use this feature, you must purchase a Kensington lock additionally. To use the Kensington lock, refer to the p...

Chapter 4. Troubleshooting Using Samsung Recovery Solution (Optional) 128 Reinstalling Windows 7 (For Windows 7. For supported models only) 143 Reinstalling Windows XP (For Windows XP, For supported models only) 148 Questions and Answers 152 Windows Related 1 Display Related 1 Sound Related 17 Wired...

18 Using Samsung Recovery Solution (Optional) Samsung Recovery Solution is a program that can backup your hard disk and restores it later when a problem occurs with your computer. It also provides a System Software function that enables you to install or backup device drivers and system software pro...

1 Samsung Recovery Solution Functions Restore: A function that restores the computer to a previous state after a problem occurs Backup : A function that backs up the data on the computer System Software: A function that reinstalls or backs up device drivers and application programs needed for the sy...

10  Restore Function Using this function, you can easily restore your computer to a previous, stable state when your computer no longer works properly or you are unable to boot up your computer due to some problem. If you have backed up data, you can restore the backup data. Basic Restore Complete ...

11 Backup Functions This function backs up the initial status of the computer. Initial Status Backup This function backs up specific folders or files. Data Backup This function backs up the entire drive C. Complete Backup  System Software function You can back up the System Software saved on the ha...

1 Restore Function Not only can you use Samsung Recovery Solution when Windows is running, but also when you are unable to boot up into Windows. Let’s learn how to use Samsung Recovery Solution. Some models provide a backup image of the initial state and do not provide partitioning. Partition Setup ...

1 Restoring the computer Restore is a function that enables restoring the computer to a saved point when the computer was purchased or a user-saved point. The Restore function provides the Basic Restore and Complete Restore options. 1 – When Windows is running: Click Start > All Programs > Sam...

1 5 The computer boots up into restoration mode and the restoration progress message appears. If you click OK , the restoration begins. The restoration may take some time, please wait for a moment. 6 When the ‘Restart the System’ message appears after the restoration is complete, click OK to restart...

1 4 Enter a description for the backup regarding the current computer status in the Description field so that you can easily recognize it later, and specify the Save Path. If your computer has a DVD-Writer, you can specify the DVD drive as the Save Path. Select Drive D. Select the DVD drive. 5 If yo...

1 4 Enter a description for the backup in the Description field so that you can easily recognize it later and specify the Save Path . If your computer has a DVD-Writer, you can specify the DVD drive as the Save Path. Select Drive D. Select the DVD drive. If you have specified a hard disk drive or a ...

10 3 When the initial menu screen appears, click Restore and then click Data Restore . 4 Select a backup item to be restored in the backup list and click the Next button. 5 Select a folder for the restoration and click the Next button. Data Restore begins. 6 When Data Restore is completed, check if ...

1 If you have specified a hard disk drive or a removable disk as the Save Path, the SamsungSoftware folder is created on the corresponding drive (e.g. D:\) and the system software programs are saved to that folder. Take care to not delete the folder. 4 If you click the Next button, the Software Back...

1 Reinstalling in Windows 1 Insert the SYSTEM RECOVERY MEDIA into the DVD drive. 2 When the AutoPlay window appears, select Run setup.exe and click Allow . This screen may not appear depending on the security level. Reinstalling Windows 7 (For Windows 7. For supported models only) You can reinstall ...

1 3 If the Select Windows Installation window appears, click Install Now . When the Select Update window appears, click on the relevant item. Windows 7 installation selection window  If you select Go online to get the latest updates for installation in the Select Update window, the latest updates a...

1  Custom Select this option to Reinstall Windows . You have to reinstall all necessary device drivers and programs after the Custom installation. In addition, unnecessary folders and files may remain on the hard disk drives after the installation (e.g. C:\ Windows.old, etc.).  Upgrade Select this...

1 Reinstalling when Windows does not start When Windows does not start, boot up with the SYSTEM RECOVERY MEDIA and from there you can reinstall Windows. 1 Insert the SYSTEM RECOVERY MEDIA into the DVD drive and restart the computer. 2 If the Press any key to boot from CD or DVD... message appears wh...

17  A If you click Drive Options (Advanced) , you can delete, format, create or expand a partition. Click on a function and proceed according to the instructions on the screen.  When previous Windows installation files are in the selected partition, a message appears informing you that the files a...

18 Reinstalling Windows XP (For Windows XP, For supported models only) You can reinstall Windows using the SYSTEM RECOVERY MEDIA when Windows does not work properly. (For models supplied with a SYSTEM RECOVERY MEDIA.) For models supplied with the Samsung Recovery Solution, you can reinstall Windows ...

1  Standard Installation You can change the settings for partitioning, the installation folder, etc. during the Windows installation. However, reinstalling Windows may delete the data on the hard disk drive such as files, programs, etc. In order to minimize damage from data loss, please remember to...

10 3 After the system has restarted, the message ’Press any key to boot from CD’ appears. Do not press any key at this time. After a while the partition configuration screen appears. To not change the partition, press Enter .  What is partition configuration? Partition configuration is a function t...

11 1 Insert the SYSTEM RECOVERY MEDIA into the CD-ROM drive and start the computer. 2 If the following message appears on the screen, press any key from the keyboard. Press any key to boot from CD..... 3 Do not press any key at this time. After a while the partition screen appears. To not change the...

1 Questions and Answers This section provides information on possible problems, solutions and other references for system use.  These descriptions are written based on Windows 7, the latest operating system. Therefore, some descriptions and figures may differ from your operating system. But as the ...

1 Q What are the restrictions of Windows 7 Starter? A z The DualView function is not supported when an external display device is connected. x The Aero function of Windows 7 is not supported. c The Set as Background function to change the wallpaper of the Desktop is not supported. v Functions that a...

1 Q The LCD screen is too dark or too bright. A Turn on the LCD backlight or adjust the screen brightness. Press Fn + to turn on the LCD backlight or press Fn + , Fn + to adjust the screen brightness. Q The screen saver disturbs screen viewing during Media Player or video file operation. A ► For Win...

17 Q How can I configure the sound for video or audio chatting? A1 Configuring the Realtek HD Audio Manager z Select Control Panel > Realtek HD Audio Manager . x Select the Mic tab. c Select the Suppress noise and the Remove sound echo items and click the OK button. ► For Windows 7 When using the...

1 Q The <Wake On LAN> function A <Wake On LAN> is a function that activates the system from Sleep mode when a signal (such as a ping or magic packet command) arrives over the network (wired LAN).  Using the <Wake On LAN> Function z ► For Windows 7 Click Start > Control Panel &g...

11 Q I cannot find an AP. A Verify whether the Wireless LAN LED is on. If it is turned off, turn it on by pressing the Wireless LAN On/Off button ( Fn + ). Q The Wireless LAN device is operating properly, but I cannot connect to the Internet or to another computer. This is due to an incorrect config...

1 A6 Check the AP settings as follows. (The following is recommended for a standard environment and thus may differ according to the specific wireless network environment.)  When several APs are present simultaneously, check the channel settings for each AP. When different APs are using nearby chan...

1 Q 3D game is not executed, or some functions are not working. A Change the graphic setting of the game to “D” or “Software Renderer,” then execute the program again. Q Game play is not displayed smoothly on the screen. A For D games, the texture data for the D screen display is saved to the system...

18 Q How to view the Bluetooth help information. A ► For Windows 7 Press the Windows + F1 key combination to launch Windows Help and search for Bluetooth related items in the Help section. ► For Windows XP Double-click the My Bluetooth Environment shortcut icon on the Desktop to launch the program, ...

1 Usage Instructions  Generally, Bluetooth devices deliever stable performance while connected within a m(10 ft.) distance.  For Bluetooth to operate smoothly, use the computer in an open environment with no walls or obstacles in the way and having low radio interference.  You can connect to only...

Chapter 5. Appendix Product Specifications 17 1 Glossary 174 Index 179

171 Product Specifications The system specifications may differ depending on the derived models. For detailed system specifications, refer to the product catalog. CPU Intel ATOM™ Processor Main Memory (Optional) Memory type: DDR SODIMM Main Chipset Intel NM10 Express Hard Disk Drive (Optional) .mmH ...

17 Registered Trademarks Samsung is a registered trademark of Samsung Co., Ltd. Intel, ATOM/ Pentium/Celeron are registered trademarks of the Intel Corporation. Microsoft, MS-DOS, and Windows are registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation. is a trademark of SRS Labs, Inc. TruSurround XT tech...

17 HyperSpace Software License The software included in this product contains copyrighted software that is licensed under the GPL/LGPL. You may obtain the complete Corresponding Source code from us for a period of three years after our last shipment of this product by sending email as follows. 1. Re...

17 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. Chargeable USB ...

17 LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) There are Passive Matrix and Active Matrix LCD types. This computer uses the Active Matrix type LCD called a TFT LCD. Since an LCD is implemented by transistors instead of a cathode-ray tube unlike a CRT, its size can be slim. And because it does not blink, it reduces...

178 Virtual XP Mode This is a virtual operating system that enables running Windows XP programs on the Windows 7 operating system. Using this mode, you can run programs that do not run on Windows 7. Windows Media Player A multimedia program included with Windows. Using this program, you can play a m...

17 Index PCXX_N / KSXX_N BN1XX_N / LN1XX_N B Battery 11 Battery Calibration 1 BIOS Setup 11 Booting Priority 118 C CD Drive / Recording 77 Charge 1 Click Connect / Output Monitor 8 D Dual View 8 L LCD Brightness 110 M Memory 11 Multi Card Slot 7 P Password 11 Product Specifications 171 R Recorder 0 ...