R59/R59 plus R60/R60 plus/P500 R61/R61 plus User Guide Chapter 1. Getting Started Product Features Before You Start Contents Safety Precautions Proper Posture During Computer Use Important Safety Information Replacement Parts and Accessories Regulatory Compliance Statements WEEE SYMBOL INFORMATION Overview Front View Status Indicators Right View Left View Back View Bottom View 2 3 5 6 15 18 20 22 32 33 6 7 8 Turning the Computer On and Off Turning the computer on Turning the computer off 39 9 9 Product Features High Performance Notebook Computer IntelCoreTM2DuoProcessor*.DDRIIMemory WirelessLAN*,Bluetooth* 14.1"WideLCD Easy-to-Use AV AVStationViewer*andAVStationPremium*areprovidedtoeasily playvariousmultimediafiles. Sophisticated Design for Increased Usability AVButtonandvariousshortcutkeysonthekeyboard Multicardslot Luxuriousdesignwithincreasedusability Note Theitemsmarkedwiththissymbolareoptionalitemsthatare supporteddependingonthecomputermodel. * Before You Start BeforereadingtheUserGuide,firstcheckthefollowinginformation. User Guide Information ThisproductissuppliedwithanInstallation Guide, and a User Guide. Youcanevenmoreeasilyandconvenientlyusethe computerbyusinganyoftheguidesdependingonyour needs. Utilizing the User Guide Be sure to read the Safety Precautionsbeforeusing the computer. RefertotheseparatelysuppliedInstallation Guide wheninstallingyourcomputer. Refer to the User Guide for the procedures to use the Installation Guide Thisguideisprovidedsothatyoucanconvenientlyrefer tothisguidewhenusingthecomputerforthefirsttime after purchasing it. Thisdocumentincludesthecomputercomponentsand the connection procedures. computer. Using the IndexoftheUserGuide,youcaneasilyfind anyinformationyouarelookingfor. Using the GlossaryoftheUserGuide,youcaneasily findmeaningsfortechnicalterms. User Guide. Ifaproblemoccurs,refertotheQ & Aincludedinthe Some devices and software referred to in the UserGuidemaynotbeprovidedand/orchanged byupgrade. Notethatthecomputerenvironmentreferredin theUserGuidemaynotbethesameasyourown environment. ImagesusedinthisUserGuidemaydifferfrom actualproduct. Thisguidedecribesproceduresforusingboththe mouse and the touchpad. Theillustrationsprovidedinthisguideassume thatyouroperatingsystemisWindowsXP. Theseillustrationsaresubjecttochange. TheUserguidesuppliedwiththiscomputermay varydependingonyourmodel. User Guide YouarecurrentlyreadingtheUserGuide.Toopenthe fileatanytime,double-clicktheiconontheDesktop. Alternatively,selectStart > All Programs > Samsung > User Guide > User Guide. Thisdocumentincludesthecomputerfunctions,howto use the functions, and how to use the program. Note Safety Precaution Notations Icon Notation Warning Copyright © 2007 Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. SamsungElectronicsCo.,Ltd.ownsthecopyrightofthis manual. Nopartofthismanualmaybereproducedortransmittedinany formorbyanymeans,electronicormechanical,withoutthe consentofSamsungElectronicsCo.,Ltd. Theinformationinthisdocumentissubjecttochangewithout notice due to improving the performance of the product. SamsungElectronicsshallnotbeliableforanydataloss.Please takecaretoavoidlosinganyimportantdataandbackupyour datatopreventanysuchdataloss. Description Failingtofollowinstructionsmarkedwith thissymbol,maycausepersonalinjury andorfatality. Failingtofollowinstructionsmarkedwith thissymbol,maycauseslightinjuryto yourselfordamageyourproperty. Caution Text Notations Icon Notation Before You Start Caution Note Description Contentincludedinthissectionincludes informationrequiredbeforeusinga function. Contentincludedinthissectionincludes informationrequiredaboutthefunction. Contentincludedinthissectionincludes helpfulinformationtousethefunction. This notation represents the page numberyoucanrefertoforinformation aboutrelatedfunctionsorasa reference. This represents a menu path to run a program. ClicktheStartbuttonandthenselectAll Programs > Samsung > User Guide > User Guide in this order from the menu. Page XX Start > All Programs > Samsung > User Guide > User Guide Contents Chapter 1. Getting Started Product Features Before You Start Contents Safety Precautions Proper Posture During Computer Use Important Safety Information Replacement Parts and Accessories Regulatory Compliance Statements WEEE SYMBOL INFORMATION Overview Front View Status Indicators Right View Left View Back View Bottom View Turning the Computer On and Off Turning the computer on Turning the computer off 2 3 5 6 15 18 20 22 32 33 6 7 8 39 9 9 Control Panel RunningControlPanel UserAccount ChangingResolutionandColor 62 6 6 66 Chapter 6. Settings and Upgrade LCD Brightness Control BIOS Setup EnteringtheBIOSSetup TheBIOSSetupScreen Setting a Boot Password Changing the Boot Priority Upgrading Memory Battery Installing/RemovingtheBattery ChargingBattery CheckingBatteryResidualAmount UsingBatteryLonger Using the Security Lock Port 122 123 12 12 127 129 130 132 13 13 13 13 137 Chapter 4. Using the Network Wired Network 68 Wireless Network 71 ConnectingtoWirelessLAN 7 Connectingtocomputer-to-computer networks(peer-to-peeroradhoc) 7 WirelessNetworkSetupUsingthe WirelessLANSetupProgram 76 Using Samsung Network Manager 77 PerformNetworkSettings 77 Usingthenetworkaftermovinglocation80 SharingInternetAccess 81 CheckingNetworkStatus 8 Connecting with a Modem 86 Bluetooth 87 BluetoothFunctions 87 BluetoothSoftwareSetup 88 UsingBluetooth 90 Chapter 7. Appendix Using McAfee SecurityCenter (Optional) Using Samsung Magic Doctor (Optional) DiagnosingtheSystem Reinstalling Software RunningthesystemsoftwareMedia Installingdriversandprograms Reinstalling Windows XP ReinstallingWindows ReinstallingwhenWindowsdoes not start Questions and Answers WindowsRelated DisplayRelated SoundRelated ModemRelated WiredLANRelated WirelessLANRelated GamesandProgramsRelated Bluetooth SecurityCenter OtherQuestions Product Specifications Glossary Index Contact SAMSUNG WORLD WIDE 139 140 140 141 141 14 143 14 1 146 146 146 148 149 151 15 156 158 159 161 162 166 170 171 Chapter 2. Using the Computer Keyboard Touchpad CD Drive (ODD) InsertingandEjectingaCD BurningaCD Multi Card Slot PCI ExpressCard Slot Connecting a Monitor ConnectingaMonitor ViewingThroughaMonitor Adjusting the Volume Using Recorders 41 44 47 47 48 49 52 53 5 5 54 Chapter 5. Using Applications Introducing Programs CyberLink PowerDVD (Optional) Samsung Update Plus (Optional) Using AVStation premium (Optional) GettingStartedandScreenLayout MUSICStation PHOTOStation MOVIEStation AVStation Viewer (Optional) Start/ExitAVStationViewer ScreenLayout MUSICStation PHOTOStation MOVIEStation 96 99 100 102 10 10 107 11 115 11 116 117 119 120 Chapter 3. Using Microsoft Windows XP About Microsoft Windows XP TourWindowsXP HelpandSupport Windows XP Screen Layout Desktop StartMenu Window 57 57 58 59 59 60 61 Safety Precautions Foryoursecurityandtopreventdamage,pleasereadthefollowingsafetyinstructionscarefully. Warning Failingtofollowinstructionsmarkedwiththissymbolmaycausepersonalinjuryandevenfatality. Installation Related Power Related The power plug and wall outlet figures may differ depending on the country specifications and the product model. Do not install the product in places exposed to humidity such as a bathrooms. Thereisadangerofelectric shock. Use the product within the operatingconditionsspecifiedin theManufacturersUserGuide. Keep the plastic bags out of the reach of children. There is a danger of suffocation. Keep a distance of 15cm or more between the computer and the wall and do not place any objects between them. Thismayincreasetheinternal temperature of the computer and maycauseaninjury. Do not install the computer on a slant or a place prone to vibrations, or avoid using the computer in that location for a long time. This increases the risk that a malfunctionordamagetothe productwilloccur. Do not touch the mains plug or power cord with wet hands. Thereisadangerofelectric shock. Do not exceed the standard capacity (voltage/current) of a multi-plug or power outlet extension when using it for the product. Thereisadangerofelectric shockorfirehazard. 6 If the power cord or power outlet makes a noise, disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet and contact a service center. Thereisadangerofelectricshock orfirehazard. Plug the power cord firmly into the power outlet and AC adapter. Failingtodosomaycausefire hazard. Do not bend the power cord excessively or do not place a heavy object over the power cord. It is especially important to keep the power cord out of reach of infants and pets. Ifthecordisdamaged,itmay causeelectricshockorfire. Use a wall outlet or multi-plug with a grounding part. Do not use a damaged or loose mains plug or power cord or power outlet. Thereisadangerofelectricshock orfirehazard. Do not unplug the power cord out by pulling the cable only. Ifthecordisdamaged,itmay causeelectricshock. Failingtodosomaycauseelectric shockhazard. 7 Battery Usage Related Usage Related If water or another substance enters the power input jack, AC adapter or the computer, disconnect the power cord and contact the service center. Damagetothedevicewithinthe computermaycauseelectric shockorfirehazard. Keep the battery out of the reach of infants and pets, as they could put the battery into their mouths. Thereisadangerofelectric shock or choking. Disconnect all cables connected to the computer before cleaning it. If you are using a notebook computer, remove the battery. Thereisadangerofelectric shock or damage to the product. Do not connect a phone line connected to a digital phone to the modem. Thereisadangerofaelectric shock,fireordamagetothe product. 8 Upgrade Related Do not place any container filled with water or chemicals over or near the computer. Ifwaterorchemicalsenterthe computer,thismaycausefireor electricshock. Avoid direct sunlight when the computer is in an air-tight location such as inside a vehicle. Thereisadangerofafirehazard. Thecomputermayoverheatand alsopresentopportunitytothieves. Never disassemble the power supply or AC adapter. Thereisadangerofelectric 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 childhasswallowedit,contacta doctorimmediately. If the computer is broken or dropped, disconnect the power cord and contact a service center for a safety check. Usingabrokencomputermay causeelectricshockorfirehazard. Use only authorized parts (multi-plug, battery and memory) and never disassemble parts. There is a danger of damaging theproduct,electricshockorfire hazard. 9 Upgrade Related Custody and Movement Related Shut down the computer and disconnect all cables before disassembling the computer. If there is a modem, disconnect the phone line. If you are using a notebook computer, make sure to remove the battery. Failingtodoso,maycause electricshock. Follow the instructions for the relevant location (e.g. airplane, hospital, etc.) when using a wireless communication device (wireless LAN, Bluetooth, etc.). 10 Caution Failingtofollowinstructionsmarkedwiththissymbolmaycauseslightinjuryordamagetotheproduct. Installation Related Do not block the ports (holes), vents, etc. of the product and do not insert objects. Damagetoacomponentwithin thecomputermaycauseelectric shockorfire. When using the computer with it lying on its side, place it so that the vents face upwards. Failingtodoso,maycause theinternaltemperatureof the computer to rise and the computertomalfunctionorhalt. Do not place a heavy object over the product. Thismaycauseaproblemwith the computer. In addition, the objectmayfallandcauseinjury, or damage the computer. Battery Usage Related Dispose of worn-out batteries properly. - hereisadangeroffireor T explosion. - hebatterydisposalmethodmay T differdependingonyourcountry andregion.Disposeoftheused batteryinanappropriateway. Do not throw or disassemble the battery and do not put it into water. Thismaycauseaninjury,fireor explosion. Use only a battery authorized by Samsung Electronics. Failingtodosomaycausean explosion. Avoid contact with metal objects such as car keys or clips when keeping or carrying a battery. Contactwithametalmaycause excessivecurrentandahigh temperatureandmaydamagethe batteryorcauseafire. Charge the battery according to the instructions in the manual. Failingtodoso,maycauseand explosionorfirefromdamageto the product. Do not heat the battery or expose it to heat (e.g. inside a vehicle during the summer). Thereisadangerofexplosionor fire. 11 Usage Related Do not place a candle, lighted cigar, etc. over or on the product. Thereisadangeroffire. Make sure to have the product tested by a safety service engineer after repairing the product. AuthorisedSamsungRepair Centerswillcarryoutsafetychecks after a repair. Using a repaired productwithouttestingitforsafety mightcauseelectricshockorfire. 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