Samsung NP-P410 User manual

SAMSUNG

User Guide

Chapter 1.

Getting Started

Product Features 2

Before You Start 3

Contents

6

Safety Precautions

7

Proper Posture During Computer Use

18

Important Safety Information

21

Replacement Parts and

Accessories 23

Regulatory Compliance Statements

25

WEEE SYMBOL

INFORMATION 35

Overview

36

Front View 36

Status Indicators 37

Right V

iew 38

Left V

iew 39

Back V

iew 40

Bottom V

iew 41

Turning the Computer On and Off 42

Turning the computer on 42

Turning the computer off 42

2

High Performance Notebook Computer

A high performance computer adopting the latest CPU and DDR II

memory

■ IntelCore™2DuoProcessor,CeleronProcessor(Optional).

DDR II Memory

■

WirelessLAN(Optional),Bluetooth(Optional)

Easy-to-Use AV

AVStationPremium(Optional)isprovidedtoeasilyplayvarious

multimediales.

Sophisticated Design for Increased Usability

■ Variousshortcutkeysonthekeyboard

■ Multicardslot(Optional)

■ Luxuriousdesignwithincreasedusability

Note

Optionalitemsmaybechangedormaynotbeprovideddependingon

thecomputermodel.

Product Features

3

Before You Start

BeforereadingtheUserGuide,rstcheckthefollowinginformation.

User Guide Information

This product is supplied with an Installation Guide,anda

User Guide.

You can even more easily and conveniently use the

computerbyusinganyoftheguidesdependingonyour

needs.

Installation Guide

This guide is provided so that you can conveniently refer

to

thisguidewhenusingthecomputerforthersttime

after purchasing it.

This document includes the computer components and

the connection procedures.

User Guide

You are currently reading the User Guide. To open the

le

atanytime,double-clicktheiconontheDesktop.

Alternatively,selectStart > All Programs > Samsung

>User Guide > User Guide.

Thisdocumentincludesthecomputerfunctions,howto

usethefunctions,andhowtousetheprogram.

Utilizing the User Guide



Be sure to read the Safety Precautionsbeforeusing

the computer.

 Refer to the separately supplied Installation Guide

when installing your computer.

 Refer to the User Guide for the procedures to use the

computer.

 Using the IndexoftheUserGuide,youcaneasilynd

any information you are looking for.

 Using the GlossaryoftheUserGuide,youcaneasily

ndmeaningsfortechnicalterms.

Ifaproblemoccurs,refertotheQ & A included in the

User Guide.

Note

■

Some devices and software referred to in the

User

Guidemaynotbeprovidedand/orchanged

byupgrade.

Note

thatthecomputerenvironmentreferredin

theUserGuidemaynotbethesameasyourown

environment.

■

Images used in this User Guide may differ from

actual product.

■

This

guidedecribesproceduresforusingboththe

mouse and the touchpad.

■

The illustrations provided in this guide assume

that

youroperatingsystemisWindowsXP.

These

illustrationsaresubjecttochange.

■

The User guide supplied with this computer may

vary depending on your model.

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Safety Precaution Notations

Icon Notation Description

Warning

Failing to follow instructions marked with

this

symbol,maycausepersonalinjury

and or fatality.

Caution

Failing to follow instructions marked with

this

symbol,maycauseslightinjuryto

yourself or damage your property.

Text Notations

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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 information to use the function.

Page XX

This notation represents the page

number

youcanrefertoforinformation

aboutrelatedfunctionsorasa

reference.

Start > All

Programs >

Samsung > User

Guide > User

Guide

This represents a menu path to run a

program.

Click

theStartbuttonandthenselectAll

Programs > Samsung > User Guide >

User Guide in this order from the menu.

Copyright

SamsungElectronicsCo.,Ltd.ownsthecopyrightofthis

manual.

No

partofthismanualmaybereproducedortransmittedinany

formorbyanymeans,electronicormechanical,withoutthe

consentofSamsungElectronicsCo.,Ltd.

Theinformationinthisdocumentissubjecttochangewithout

notice due to improving the performance of the product.

Samsung

Electronicsshallnotbeliableforanydataloss.Please

takecaretoavoidlosinganyimportantdataandbackupyour

data to prevent any such data loss.

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About the Product Capacity Representation Standard

About HDD Capacity Representation

Thecapacityofthestoragedevice(HDD,SSD)ofthemanufactureriscalculatedassumingthat1KB=1,000Bytes.

However,theoperatingsystem(Windows)calculatesthestoragedevicecapacityassumingthat1KB=1,024Bytes,andthereforethe

capacityrepresentationoftheHDDinWindowsissmallerthantheactualcapacityduetothedifferenceincapacitycalculation.

(E.g.

Fora80GBHDD,Windowsrepresentsthecapacityas74.5GB,80x1,000x1,000x1,000byte/(1,024x1,024x1,024)byte=

74.505GB)

In

addition,thecapacityrepresentationinWindowsmaybeevensmallerbecausesomeprogramssuchasRecoverySolutionmay

reside in a hidden area of the HDD.

About Memory Capacity Representation

ThememorycapacityreportedinWindowsislesserthantheactualcapacityofmemory.

ThisisbecauseBIOSoravideoadapterusesaportionofmemoryorclaimsitforfurtheruse.

(E.g.For1GB(=1,024MB)memoryinstalled,Windowsmayreportthecapacityas1,022MBorless)

TheactualcapacityofstoragedevicecanbecheckedintheMainmenuoftheBIOSSetup,accessiblebypressingF2keyduringboot.

ForfurtherinstructionsonhowtoentertheBIOSSetup,referto"BIOSSetup"intheUserGuide.

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Contents

Chapter 1. Getting Started

Product Features 2

Before You Start 3

Contents 6

Safety Precautions 7

Proper Posture During Computer Use 18

Important Safety Information 21

Replacement Parts and Accessories

23

Regulatory Compliance Statements 25

WEEE SYMBOL INFORMA

TION 35

Overview 36

Front View

36

Status Indicators 37

Right View 38

Left View 39

Back View 40

Bottom View 41

Turning the Computer On and Off 42

Turning the computer on

42

Turning the computer off 42

Chapter 2. Using the Computer

Keyboard 44

Touchpad 47

CD Drive (ODD) 50

Inserting and Ejecting a CD 50

Burning a CD 51

Multi Card Slot

(Optional) 52

PCI ExpressCard Slot (Optional) 55

Connecting a Monitor / TV 56

Connecting a Monitor 5

6

Connecting a TV 57

Viewing Through a Monitor / TV 58

Using Dual View to View Extended

Screen 59

Adjusting the Volume 61

Using Recorders 6

2

Chapter 3. Using Microsoft

Windows XP

About Microsoft Windows XP 64

Tour Windows XP 64

Help and Support 65

Windows XP Screen Layout 66

Desktop 6

6

Start Menu 67

Window 68

Control Panel 69

Running Control Panel 6

9

User Account 71

Changing Resolution and Color 73

Chapter 4. Using the Network

Wired Network 75

Wireless Network 78

Connecting to Wireless LAN 79

Connecting to computer-to-computer

networks (peer-to-peer or ad hoc) 80

Wireless Network Setup Using the

Wireless LAN Setup Program 83

Using Samsung Network Manager

(Optional) 86

Perform Network Settings 8

6

Using the network after moving location 89

Sharing Internet Access 90

Checking Network Status 94

Connecting with a Modem (Optional) 95

Bluetooth (Optional) 96

Bluetooth Functions 9

6

Bluetooth Software Setup 97

Using Bluetooth 99

Chapter 5. Using Applications

Introducing Programs 105

CyberLink DVD Suite (Optional) 108

Using A

VStation premium (Optional) 111

Getting Started and Screen Layout 1

11

MUSIC Station 112

PHOTO Station 116

MOVIE Station 121

Play Camera (Optional) 124

Samsung Update Plus (Optional) 125

McAfee SecurityCenter

(Optional) 12

7

Installing McAfee 127

Using McAfee 128

Using Samsung Magic Doctor

(Optional) 131

Diagnosing the System 131

Reinstalling Software 132

Running the system software Media 132

Installing drivers and programs 133

Chapter 6. Settings and Upgrade

LCD Brightness Control 135

BIOS Setup 136

Entering the BIOS Setup 13

6

The BIOS Setup Screen 138

Setting a Boot Password 140

Changing the Boot Priority 142

Upgrading Memory 143

Battery 145

Installing/Removing the Battery 145

Charging Battery 14

6

Checking Battery Residual Amount 146

Using Battery Longer 147

Using the Security Lock Port 150

Chapter 7. Appendix

Reinstalling Windows XP 152

Reinstalling Windows 152

Reinstalling when Windows does

not start 154

Using Samsung Recovery Solution

(Optional) 15

5

Samsung Recovery Solution

Functions 155

Using Samsung Recovery Solution 157

Questions and Answers 162

Windows Related 1

62

Display Related 162

Sound Related 164

Modem Related 166

Wired LAN Related 168

Wireless LAN Related 169

Games and Programs Related 173

Bluetooth 174

Security Center 175

Product Specications 178

Glossary 188

Index 191

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Installation Related

Do not install the product in

places exposed to humidity such

as a bathrooms.

There is a danger of electric

shock. Use the product within the

o

peratingconditionsspeciedinthe

Manufacturers User Guide.

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.

This may increase the internal

temperature of the computer and

maycauseaninjury.

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

malfunction or damage to the

product will occur.

Avoid exposing any part of

your body to the heat from the

computer vent for a long time

when it is on.

Exposing

apartofyourbodytothe

heat from the vent for long periods

of

timemaycauseaburn.

Avoid blocking the vent at the

bottom or side of the computer

when using it on a bed or

cushion.

If

theventisblocked,thereisa

danger of damaging the computer

or overheating the inside of the

computer.

Warning

Failingtofollowinstructionsmarkedwiththissymbolmaycausepersonalinjuryandevenfatality.

Safety Precautions

Foryoursecurityandtopreventdamage,pleasereadthefollowingsafetyinstructionscarefully.

SincethisiscommonlyappliedtoSamsungComputers,someguresmaydifferfromactualones.

N/PVer1.3

8

Power Related

Do not touch the mains plug or

power cord with wet hands.

There is a danger of electric shock.

Do not exceed the standard

capacity (voltage/current) of

a multiplug or power outlet

extension when using it for the

product.

There is a danger of electric shock

or

rehazard.

If the power cord or power outlet

makes a noise, disconnect the

power cord from the wall outlet

and contact a service center.

There is a danger of electric shock

or

rehazard.

Do not use a damaged or loose

mains plug or power cord or

power outlet.

There is a danger of electric shock

or

rehazard.

Plug the power cord rmly into

the power outlet and AC adapter.

Failing

todosomaycausere

hazard.

Do not unplug the power cord

out by pulling the cable only.

If

thecordisdamaged,itmay

cause electric shock.

The power plug and wall outlet gures may differ depending on the country specications and the product

model.

9

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.

Ifthecordisdamaged,itmay

causeelectricshockorre.

If water or another substance

enters the power input jack,

AC adapter or the computer,

disconnect the power cord and

contact the service center.

Damage to the device within the

computer may cause electric

shock

orrehazard.

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.

Battery Usage Related

10

Usage Related

Disconnect all cables connected

to the computer before cleaning

it. If you are using 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

shock,

reordamagetothe

product.

Do not place any container lled

with water or chemicals over or

near the computer.

If water or chemicals enter the

computer

,thismaycausereor

electric shock.

If the computer is broken or

dropped, disconnect the power

cord and contact a service center

for a safety check.

Using

abrokencomputermay

causeelectricshockorrehazard.

Avoid direct sunlight when

the computer is in an air-tight

location such as inside a vehicle.

There

isadangerofarehazard.

The computer may overheat and

also present opportunity to thieves.

11

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

doctor immediately.

Use only authorized parts (multi-

plug, battery and memory) and

never disassemble parts.

There is a danger of damaging

the

product,electricshockorre

hazard.

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.

Failing

todoso,maycauseelectric

shock.

12

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.)..

When carrying the notebook

computer with other items,

such as the adapter, mouse,

books etc, take care not to press

anything against the notebook

computer.

Ifaheavyobjectispressed

againstthenotebookcomputer,

a white stop or stain may appear

on

theLCD.Therefore,takecare

not to apply any pressure to the

notebook.

Inthiscase,placethenotebook

computer in a separate

compartment away from the other

objects.



13

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 electric

shock

orre.

When using the computer with

it lying on its side, place it so

that the vents face upwards.

Failing

todoso,maycause

the internal temperature of

the computer to rise and the

computer to malfunction or halt.

Do not place a heavy object

over the product.

This

maycauseaproblemwith

thecomputer.Inaddition,the

objectmayfallandcauseinjury,

or damage the computer.

Dispose of worn-out batteries

properly.

-

Thereisadangerofreor

explosion.

-

Thebatterydisposalmethodmay

differ depending on your country

and region. Dispose of the used

batteryinanappropriateway.

Do not throw or disassemble

the battery and do not put it into

water.

This

maycauseaninjury,reor

explosion.

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are.

Charge the battery according to

the instructions in the manual.

Failing

todoso,maycauseand

explosionorrefromdamageto

the product.

Do not heat the battery or

expose it to heat (e.g. inside a

vehicle during the summer).

There

isadangerofexplosionor

re.

14

Usage Related

Do not place a candle, lighted

cigar, etc. over or on the product.

Thereisadangerofre.

Use a wall outlet or multi-plug

with a grounding part.

Failing to do so may cause electric

shock

hazard.

Make sure to have the product

tested by a safety service

engineer after repairing the

product.

Authorised Samsung Repair

Centers will carry out safety checks

after a repair. Using a repaired

product without testing it for safety

might

causeelectricshockorre.

In case of lightning, immediately

turn the system off, disconnect

the power cord from the wall

outlet and line do not use a

modem or phone.

There is a danger of electric shock

or

re.

Do not use your computer and

AC-Adapter on your lap or soft

surfaces.

If the computer temperature

increases,

thereisadangerof

burningyourself.

Connect only permitted devices

to the connectors or ports of the

computer.

Failing

todoso,maycauseelectric

shockandre.

Close the LCD panel only

after checking if the notebook

computer is turned off.

The temperature may rise and

it may cause overheating and

deformation of the product.

Do not press the Eject Button

while the Floppy Disk/CD-ROM

drive is in operation.

You might lose data and the disk

might

besuddenlyejectedand

couldcauseaninjury.

Take care not to drop the product

while using it.

This

maycausepersonalinjuryor

loss of data.

Do not contact the antenna with

electricity facility such as the

power outlet.

There is a danger of electric shock.

When handling computer parts,

follow the instructions on the

manual supplied with the parts.

Failing

todoso,maycausedamage

to the product.

If the computer emits smoke,

or there is a burning smell,

disconnect the power plug from

the wall outlet and contact a

service center. If your computer

is a notebook computer, make

sure to remove the battery.

There

isadangerofre.

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Do not use a damaged or

modied CD/Floppy Disk.

There is a danger of damaging the

product

orpersonalinjury.

Do not insert your ngers into

the PC Card Slot.

There

isadangerofinjuryor

electric shock.

Use recommended computer

cleansing solution when

cleaning the product and only

use the computer when it is

completed dried.

Failing to do so may cause electric

shock

orre.

Emergency disk eject method

using paperclip should not be

used while the disk is in motion.

Make sure to use the emergency

disk eject method only when the

Optical Disk Drive is stopped.

There

isadangerofinjury.

Do not place your face close to

the Optical Disk Drive tray when

it is operating.

There

isadangerofinjurydueto

anabruptejection.

Check CDs for cracks and

damage prior to use.

It may damage the disc and cause

disorder

ofdeviceandinjuryof

user.

Take care when touching the

product or parts.

Thedevicemaybedamagedor

youmaybeinjured.

Take care not to throw or drop

a computer part or device.

This

maycauseinjuryordamage

to the product.

Make sure to close the

computer cover before

connecting the power after a

reassembly.

There is a danger of electric

shock

ifyourbodytouchesan

internal part.

Use parts authorized by

Samsung Electronics only.

Failing

todoso,maycausereor

damage the product.

Upgrade Related

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Never disassemble or repair

the product by yourself.

There is a danger of electric

shock

orle.

To connect a device that is not

manufactured or authorized by

Samsung Electronics, enquire

at your service center before

connecting the device.

There is a danger of damaging

the product.

Custody and Movement Related

When moving the product, turn

the power off and separate all

connected cables rst.

Theproductmightbedamagedor

usersmaytripoverthecables.

For long periods of not using the

notebook computer, discharge

the battery and preserve as it is

detached.

The

batterywillbepreservedatits

bestcondition.

Do not operate or watch the

computer while driving a

vehicle.

There

isadangerofatrafc

accident. Please concentrate on

driving.

17

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 on the computer when

it is turned on may damage the

data of the hard disk drive.

■

Thecompanyisnotliablefor

the loss of any data caused

by

customersuchasthe

carelessnessusageorbad

environmental condition.

Causes that may damage the

data of a hard disk drive and the

hard disk drive itself.

■

Thedatamaybelostwhenan

externalimpactisappliedto

thediskwhiledisassemblingor

assemblingthecomputer.

■ Thedatamaybelostwhenthe

computer is turned off or reset

by

apowerfailurewhilethe

hard disk drive is operating.

■ Thedatamaybelostand

irrecoverableduetoacomputer

virus infection.

■

Thedatamaybelostifthe

power is turned off while

running a program.

■

Movingorcausinganimpact

to the computer while the hard

disk

driveisoperating,may

causelestobecorruptedor

badsectorsontheharddisk.

To prevent data loss due to damage to the hard disk drive, please

backup your data frequently.

18

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oor.

■ Donotusethecomputerwhileyouarelyingdown,but

only while you are sitting down.

■

Donotusethecomputeronyourlap.Ifthecomputer

temperatureincreases,thereisadangerofburning

yourself.

■

Workwhilekeepingyourwriststraight.

■ Useachairwithacomfortableback.

■ Keepthecenterofyourlegweightnotonthechairbut

on your feet when you are sitting on a chair.

■

Tousethecomputerwhiletalkingoverthetelephone,

use a headset. Using the computer with the phone on

your

shoulderisbadforposture.

■ Keepfrequentlyuseditemswithinacomfortablework

range(whereyoucanreachthemwithyourhands).

Proper Posture During Computer Use

Maintaining a proper posture during computer use is very important to prevent physical harm.

Thefollowinginstructionsareaboutmaintainingaproperpostureduringcomputerusedevelopedthroughhuman

engineering. Please read and follow them carefully when using the computer.

Otherwise,

theprobabilityof(RSI:RepetitiveStrainInjury)fromrepeatedoperationsmayincreaseandserious

physicalharmmaybecaused.

Note

Theinstructionsinthismanualhavebeenpreparedsothattheycanbeappliedwithinthecoverageofgeneralusers.

Iftheuserisnotincludedinthecoverage,therecommendationistobeappliedaccordingtotheuser’sneeds.

19

Eye Position

Keep the monitor or LCD away from your eyes by at

least 50cm.

■ 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wearglasses,cleanthembeforeusingthe

computer.

■

Whenenteringcontentsprintedonapaperintothe

computer,useastaticpaperholdersothattheheight

of the paper is almost equal to that of the monitor.

Hand Position

Keep your arm at a right angle as shown by the gure.

■ Keepthelinefromyourelbowtoyourhandstraight.

■ Donotplaceyourpalmoverthekeyboardwhiletyping.

■ Donotholdthemousewithexcessiveforce.

■ Donotpressthekeyboard,touchpadormousewith

excessiveforce.

■ Itisrecommendedconnectinganexternalkeyboard

and mouse when using the computer for long periods

of time.

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