Samsung NP300V5A-S06TR - User Manual

Samsung NP300V5A-S06TR

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Table of Contents:

  • Page 2 – Contents; Chapter 1. Getting Started
  • Page 4 – Product Features; This is an environmentally friendly system; Environmentally-Friendly Eco Design; With no complex confi guration necessary, you; Samsung’s Proprietary Software; The latest processor has been adopted for; Optimized Performance and Usability
  • Page 5 – Tips; Tip
  • Page 6 – Before You Start; Using the software; Samsung; Safety Precaution Notations
  • Page 7 – Copyright; About HDD Capacity Representation
  • Page 8 – About Memory Capacity Representation
  • Page 9 – Installation Related; There is a danger of suffocation.; Safety Precautions; Warning
  • Page 10 – Failure to do so may cause fi re hazard.; Power Related; There is a danger of electric shock.
  • Page 11 – Failure to do so may result in electric shock.; AC Adapter Usage Precautions
  • Page 12 – Battery Usage Related; There is a danger of electric shock or choking.
  • Page 13 – Cutting the power to the internal battery
  • Page 14 – This may result in harming or burning your skin.; Usage Related
  • Page 15 – Failure to do so, may cause electric shock.; Upgrade Related
  • Page 17 – Do not place a heavy object over the product.; There is a danger of fire or explosion.; Use only a battery authorized by Samsung Electronics.; Failure to do so may cause an explosion.; Charge the battery according to the instructions in the manual.; There is a danger of explosion or fire.; Caution
  • Page 18 – Use a wall outlet or multi-plug with a grounding part.
  • Page 19 – Do not use a damaged or modified CD/Floppy Disk.
  • Page 20 – Take care when touching the product or parts.; Security and Movement Related
  • Page 21 – Cautions on Preventing Data Loss; Take care not to damage the data on a hard disk drive.
  • Page 22 – Using the power supply in an airplane; When using the AC power plug; If the plug pins are not inserted into the center of the holes, the; When using the auto adapter
  • Page 23 – Proper Posture During Computer Use; The instructions in this manual have been prepared so that; Proper Posture; Do not use the computer while you are lying down, but only
  • Page 24 – Eye Position; Keep your arm at a right angle as shown by the fi gure.
  • Page 25 – Check your volume fi rst to listen to music.; Illumination
  • Page 26 – Overview; Front View; The pictures used for the cover and the main body in the; LCD; The screen images are displayed here.; Using the camera, web cam
  • Page 27 – Status Indicators; Wireless LAN
  • Page 28 – Right View; USB Port
  • Page 29 – Left View; Connect the Ethernet cable to this port.
  • Page 30 – Back View; Battery
  • Page 31 – Turning the Computer On and Off; battery; LED; About Windows Activation; Turning the computer on
  • Page 32 – Turning the computer off; Since the procedures to turn the computer off may diff er; Shut down; For Windows 7; For Windows XP; Start
  • Page 34 – Keyboard; The keyboard image may diff er from the actual keyboard.; Shortcut Keys; Fn
  • Page 35 – The Samsung software control program, the; Samsung Control Center; Controls the screen brightness.
  • Page 36 – If you press the; Num Lock; Fn Lock key; Other Function Keys; If the hot keys do not work properly, you have to install the
  • Page 37 – Touchpad; When you reinstall Windows or change the operating; Use the Touchpad with your fi ngers. Using a sharp object
  • Page 38 – Touch Area; Use to move; Touchpad Left Button; You can select or run; Touchpad Right Button; Basic Touchpad Functions; Moving the cursor on the screen; Tap
  • Page 39 – Double-Click Function; or; Right Button Function
  • Page 40 – The Gesture Function of the Touchpad; The Touchpad Gesture function may not be provided and; Confi guring the Gesture Function; Click the
  • Page 41 – The Scroll Function; Zoom Functions; Page Move Function
  • Page 42 – Setting the Touchpad Sensitivity; Adjusting the Touchpad Pointer Speed; Pointer Options; Adjusting the Touchpad Palm Detection Function; When using the Elan driver; When the touchpad pointer moves unintentionally (excessively):; Slide the bar appropriately in the direction of Maximum.; When the touchpad pointer does not move smoothly:; Slide the bar appropriately in the direction of Minimum.
  • Page 43 – Touchpad On/Off Function; Locking with shortcut keys; To lock the touchpad function, press the; Auto-locking when connecting USB mouse; Disable When external USB mouse; option. This will turn the touchpad off when a USB; When using the Synaptics driver; Click; Disable internal pointing; in; This auto-locking function is not provided for some models.
  • Page 44 – CD Drive; Inserting and Ejecting a CD; Eject
  • Page 45 – Multi Card Slot; Using the multi card slot, you can read and write data to cards.; Using the card; Insert the card into the multi card slot in the indicated
  • Page 46 – The card drive appears. Click; Open folder and view fi les; If the window does not appear, click; If a window asking to scan and change appears, click; Continue Without Scanning; . This will proceed to Step 2; You can save, move and delete data by double-clicking the; Using a Mini SD and RS-MMC
  • Page 47 – To remove a memory card; Take hold of the end of the card and remove the card.; To format a memory card; Format; To use a card to exchange data with a digital device such
  • Page 48 – Connecting an External Display Device; Before you start, check the port and cable of the external; About the connection cable; HDMI Cable
  • Page 49 – Connecting to the monitor port
  • Page 50 – Connecting through the HDMI port (Optional); DVI IN; HDMI
  • Page 51 – You can view the graphics card type by selecting; Device; and then clicking the; For Intel graphics cards; Right-click over the Desktop and select; If a window appears where you can select the mode, select; Basic Mode
  • Page 52 – For NVIDIA graphics cards; This function is not provided in the Optimus specifi cations.
  • Page 53 – For AMD graphics cards; Right-click on the Desktop and select; Graphics Properties >; Adjust the size to the edges of the TV screen using the resize; Apply
  • Page 54 – Right-click over the
  • Page 55 – Using NVIDIA Graphics Eff ectively (optional); The NVIDIA Optimus model supports Windows 7 only.
  • Page 56 – Using AMD Graphics Eff ectively (optional); For Swichable Graphics; These descriptions are for Windows 7 and for supported; Switchable Graphics; Registering programs to be executed by the external; Confi gure Switchable
  • Page 57 – Connecting an External Digital Device; Connecting and using a camera or camcorder; Connect the USB port of the notebook computer and the; Both the computer and the digital device must be turned; The; Auto run; window appears. Click; Open folder and view
  • Page 58 – Adjusting the Volume; Adjusting the Volume using the Keyboard; Adjusting the Volume using the Volume; Mute; Using the Sound Recorder; Volume
  • Page 60 – Music; Select this mode to listen to music.; Movie; Select this mode to watch a movie.; Speech; Emphasizes voice over other sounds.; Silver; Advanced Mode
  • Page 61 – Wired Network; Since these descriptions are written on the basis of the; Connecting to a Wired LAN through Windows; Connect a LAN cable to the computer’s LAN port.
  • Page 62 – Local Area Connection
  • Page 63 – The Network Component name may diff er depending on
  • Page 64 – For Win7, Wake On LAN is not supported by Ping.
  • Page 65 – The screen image and terminology may change depending; On; Wireless Network
  • Page 66 – Connecting to a Wireless LAN through Samsung; If this option is; ON; function; Connecting to a Wireless LAN through Windows; AP List
  • Page 67 – For the network key, please ask your network administrator.; For a network key, contact the network administrator.
  • Page 68 – Normal Wireless LAN Status; When the wireless LAN is not connected
  • Page 69 – Connect to an AP with a strong signal by clicking; An AP with a strong signal strength
  • Page 70 – Sharing Content in a Home Network; Easy Content Share; is a DLNA application that allows you to play; Confi guring the network settings for your computer and; Confi guring the network settings for your; Connect your computer and TV to an access point through; Obtain an IP address automatically
  • Page 71 – Chapter 2. Using the; Adding shared content on your computer
  • Page 72 – Playing content on your TV using your computer; Playlist; Play; does not support subtitles due to DLNA; item in the; Troubleshooting Guide
  • Page 73 – Adding a video, photo or music fi le to the playlist; Shared content list; Playing the content stored on a computer when; Easy; is installed and the TV is connected to.; For Windows Media Player 12
  • Page 74 – For Windows Media Player 11
  • Page 75 – A popup window is displayed. Click
  • Page 77 – 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; To maintain the LCD brightness set by using the brightness
  • Page 78 – LCD bad pixels principle of computer; Therefore Samsung observes and manages the following; Instructions for Cleaning the LCD
  • Page 79 – This description is for models that support the function; Press the; You can confi gure a function by selecting an item in the; System Controller; Functions; You can select automatic or fi xed IP settings.
  • Page 80 – BIOS Setup; Use the BIOS setup to defi ne a boot password, change the; Entering the BIOS Setup; Turn the computer on.
  • Page 81 – The BIOS Setup Screen; Setup Menu; System Setup Keys; In the Setup, you have to use the keyboard.
  • Page 82 – Setting a Boot Password; Do not lose or forget your password.; Setting a Supervisor Password; Select the; Security; menu in the BIOS Setup.; Set Supervisor Password; The supervisor password has been set.; window, the settings are not complete
  • Page 83 – Setting a Boot Password; Setting a User Password; Changing the hard disk drive password
  • Page 84 – Deactivating the Password; > key is pressed in the; Setup Notice
  • Page 85 – Changing the Boot Priority; Boot; SATA HDD
  • Page 86 – Upgrading Memory; Replace or install new memory only after shutting the; Adding or Replacing Memory Modules; Remove the screw on the memory compartment cover at the; Insert a new memory module into the memory slot at an
  • Page 87 – Upgrading Memory; Push the memory module down so that it is completely fi xed.
  • Page 88 – Carefully read and follow the precautions printed on the; Precautions; Use only chargers specifi ed in the User Manual.; Installing/Removing the Battery; Shutdown the system, close the LCD panel and place the; outwards; To install the battery again, slide the battery into the system.; Check if the battery latch has been moved inwards.
  • Page 89 – Charging the Battery; Attach the battery and connect the AC adapter to the DC-in; AC adapter not; Off; Measuring the Remaining Battery Charge; Confi rming the battery charge in the Taskbar
  • Page 90 – Extending the Battery Usage Time; Decreasing the LCD Brightness; Using diff erent power modes through the Samsung; In the; and select a; Power Options
  • Page 91 – Samsung Battery Manager; Maximum; - If you change the power settings, the properties in; Power; window will also be changed.
  • Page 92 – and set the; Battery Life Extender; to; OFF; Advanced; Then you can use the battery life cycle extension mode.
  • Page 93 – Using the Battery Calibration Function
  • Page 94 – Using the Security Slot
  • Page 96 – Samsung Recovery Solution; key in the booting screen.; Samsung Recovery Solution Functions; Backup/Restore Functions; Backup Function; Backs up drive C or required folders and fi les.; Complete Backup; Restore Function; Restores major Windows fi les, drive C, or; Basic Restore
  • Page 97 – System Software Functions; Partition Setup & Initial Status Backup; Partition Setup
  • Page 98 – Restoring the computer; – When Windows is running:; Turn the computer on and press the; Restore; If you click; Select by Symptom; , the Select by Symptom
  • Page 100 – Complete Backup/Restore; Backup; Select the DVD drive.; Next; Performs the Complete Backup operation; System Software Backup:; This function backs up the
  • Page 102 – Complete Restore
  • Page 103 – Data Backup; SamsungRecovery\SamsungData; folder
  • Page 104 – Data Restore
  • Page 105 – System Software Function; The system software function is supported by; later; function may not be supported depending on the version.; Installing System Software; When the initial menu screen appears, click; System Software; When the; Samsung System Software; screen appears, check; Install Now; After the installation is complete, the computer will restart.
  • Page 106 – System Software Backup
  • Page 107 – Recovery Solution Representation (Optional); What is a Recovery Area?
  • Page 109 – Safety Instructions; Setting Up your System; Read and follow all instructions marked on the product and in; Important Safety Information
  • Page 110 – Care During Use
  • Page 111 – Replacement Parts and Accessories; Battery Disposal; Class 1M laser radiation when operating part is open.
  • Page 112 – Connecting and Disconnecting the AC adapter; Do not unplug the power cord by only pulling the cable.; Power Cord Requirements; General Requirements; The requirements listed below are applicable to all countries:; All power cord sets must be approved by an acceptable
  • Page 113 – Regulatory Compliance Statements; Wireless Guidance; Radio frequency wireless communication can interfere
  • Page 114 – Every country has different restrictions on the use of; United States of America; USA and Canada Safety Requirements and Notices; Use in specific environments:; Explosive Device Proximity Warning
  • Page 115 – Use On Aircraft Caution; Other Wireless Devices; Safety Notices for Other Devices in the Wireless Network:; Refer; Unintentional Emitter per FCC Part 15; Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
  • Page 116 – Intentional emitter per FCC Part 15
  • Page 117 – FCC Statement for Wireless LAN use:
  • Page 119 – Canada; Unintentional Emitter per ICES-003
  • Page 122 – Ringer Equivalence Number
  • Page 123 – Brazil; European Union CE Marking and Compliance Notices
  • Page 124 – EU R&TTE Compliance Statements; English
  • Page 126 – European Economic Area Restrictions
  • Page 127 – General
  • Page 128 – Marking by the symbol
  • Page 129 – WEEE Symbol Information; Correct disposal of batteries in this product; USA ONLY
  • Page 130 – The system specifications may differ depending on the derived; Product Specifications
  • Page 131 – Registered Trademarks; ENERGY STAR® Partner
  • Page 132 – Glossary; (Double Data Rate Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory)
  • Page 134 – ( Personal Computer Memory Card International
  • Page 135 – This is the extension of the SD card that supports over 2GB bytes.
  • Page 136 – Index
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Page 2 - Contents; Chapter 1. Getting Started

1 Chapter 1. Getting Started Contents Chapter 1. Getting Started 3 Product Features 4 Tips 5 Before You Start 8 Safety Precautions 22 Proper Posture During Computer Use 25 Overview 30 Turning the Computer On and Off Chapter 2. Using the Computer 33 Keyboard 36 Touchpad 43 CD Drive (ODD, Optional) 44...

Page 4 - Product Features; This is an environmentally friendly system; Environmentally-Friendly Eco Design; With no complex confi guration necessary, you; Samsung’s Proprietary Software; The latest processor has been adopted for; Optimized Performance and Usability

3 Chapter 1. Getting Started Product Features This is an environmentally friendly system • designed in accordance with international environmental specifi cations regarding the use of environmentally friendly materials and the reduction of hazardous materials.The system ensures minimal noise by veri...

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4 Chapter 1. Getting Started 4 Tips Tip Chapter 1. Getting Started The computer is not turning on or does not respond and displays a blank screen. Restore the computer using Samsung Recovery Solution . 1 . Turn the computer on and press the F4 key when the booting screen (SAMSUNG logo) appears. 2 . ...

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