Samsung NP-R505I User manual

User Guide

Chapter 1.

Getting Started

Product Features 2

Before You Start 3

Contents

6

Safety Precautions

7

Proper Posture During Computer Use 21

Important Safety Information

24

Replacement Parts and

Accessories 26

Regulatory Compliance Statements

28

WEEE SYMBOL INFORMATION 40

Overview 41

Front View 41

Status Indicators 42

Right View 43

Left View 44

Back V

iew 45

Bottom V

iew 46

Turning the Computer On and Off 47

Turning the computer on 47

Turning the computer off 47

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High Performance Notebook Computer

■ AMDTurionUltra/Turion/Athlonprocessor(optional)

■ WirelessLAN,Bluetooth(optional)

Easy-to-Use AV

■ PlayAVStation(optional)isprovidedtoeasilyplayvariousmultimedia

les.

■ CameraModuleInstalled(optional)

Sophisticated Design for Increased Usability

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

■ Multicardslot

■ Luxuriousdesignwithincreasedusability

Note

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

thecomputermodel.

Product Features

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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

■

Optionalitems,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Vista.

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

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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.

Precautions for Operating System Support

Theoperatingsystem(OS)installedonthisproductisthelatest

versionofWindowsVista.

Otheroperatingsystems(Windows98,WindowsME,Windows

2000,Windows2003server,UNIXandLINUX,otherWindows

Vistaversions,etc.)otherthantheoperatingsystemalready

installedonthiscomputerarenotsupported.

Ifaproblemoccursbecauseoftheinstallationofanother

operatingsystem,thecompanywillnotprovidetechnical

support,areplacementorrefund,andifourserviceengineer

visitsyouduetothisproblem,aservicechargewillbeapplied.

Inaddition,installingaprogramthatdoesnotsupportWindows

Vista,maycausetheprogramtonotworkproperly.

Inthiscase,askthecorrespondingsoftwaremanufacturerabout

theproblem.Ifyourequestourservicestoresolveaproblem

causedbyincompatiblesoftware,aservicechargewillbe

applied.

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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 21

Important Safety Information

24

Replacement Parts and

Accessories 26

Regulatory Compliance Statements

28

WEEE SYMBOL INFORMATION 40

Overview

41

Front V

iew 41

Status Indicators 42

Right View 43

Left View 44

Back View 45

Bottom View 46

Turning the Computer On and Off 47

T

urning the computer on 47

Turning the computer off 47

Chapter 2. Using the Computer

Keyboard 49

Touchpad 52

CD Drive (ODD, Optional)

55

Inserting

andEjectingaCD 55

BurningaCD 56

Multi Card Slot 58

ExpressCard Slot

61

Connecting a monitor / TV

62

Connecting

aMonitor 62

ConnectingaTV 63

ViewingThroughaMonitor/TV 64

UsingDualView 67

Adjusting the Volume 69

Chapter 3. Using Microsoft

Windows Vista

About Microsoft Windows Vista 72

WelcomeCenter 72

HelpandSupport 73

Windows Vista Screen Layout 74

Desktop 74

StartMenu 76

Sidebar/Gadget 78

Window 81

Control Panel 84

Opening

theControlPanel 84

UserAccounts 86

PhishingFilter 91

Usercontrolfunction 93

WindowsMobileCenter 95

Chapter 4. Using the Network

Wired Network 97

Wireless Network 100

Connecting

toaWirelessLAN 101

Using the Easy Network Manager

(Optional)

102

Network

Settings 102

UsinginAnotherLocation 104

DiagnosingtheNetworkStatus 105

Connecting with a Modem (Optional) 106

Bluetooth (Optional)

107

Bluetooth

Function 107

UsingBluetooth 108

Chapter 5. Using Applications

Introducing Programs 113

CyberLink DVD Suite (Optional) 116

Play AVStation (Optional)

119

LaunchingandScreenLayouts 119

MovieStation 120

MusicStation 124

PhotoStation 128

Play Camera (Optional) 132

Samsung Update Plus (Optional)

133

McAfee SecurityCenter (Optional)

135

InstallingMcAfee 135

UsingMcAfee 136

Using Samsung Magic Doctor

(Optional)

139

Reinstalling Software

141

Chapter 6. Settings and Upgrade

LCD Brightness Control 144

BIOS Setup 145

Entering the BIOS Setup 145

The BIOS Setup Screen 147

Setting a Boot Password 149

Changing the Boot Priority

151

Upgrading Memory

152

Battery

154

Installing/Removing

theBattery 154

ChargingtheBattery 155

MeasuringtheRemainingBattery

Charge 155

ExtendingtheBatteryUsageTime 156

Using the Security Lock Port 159

Chapter 7. Windows Media Center

About Package Contents and the

Program Guide 161

Connecting and Setting Up Media

Center

162

Connecting

Devices 162

MediaCenterSetup 163

Using Media Center 165

Start

ScreenLayout 165

Pictures+Videos 166

Music 170

TV+Movies 174

Chapter 8. Appendix

Reinstalling Windows Vista 180

Q & A 184

Display

Related 184

SoundRelated 185

ModemRelated 186

WiredNetwork(LAN)Related 188

WirelessNetwork(WLAN)Related 189

GameandProgramRelated 193

Bluetooth 194

Other 195

Try the Microsoft Ofce Trial Demo

Free for 60 Days (Optional)

196

Product Specications

198

Glossary

208

Index

212

Contact SAMSUNG WORLD WIDE

213

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Installation Related

Do not install the product in places

exposed to humidity such as a

bathrooms.

T

hereisadangerofelectric

shock.Usetheproductwithinthe

operatingconditionsspeciedinthe

ManufacturersUserGuide.

Keep the plastic bags out of the

reach of children.

T

here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.

T

his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

m

alfunction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.

E

xposing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.

I

ftheventisblocked,thereisa

danger of damaging the computer or

o

verheating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picturesmaydifferfromactualproduct.

N/PVer1.4

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Power Related

Do not touch the mains plug or

power cord with wet hands.

T

here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.

T

here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.

T

hereisadangerofelectricshockor

rehazard.

Do not use a damaged or loose

mains plug or power cord or power

outlet.

T

hereisadangerofelectricshockor

rehazard.

Plug the power cord rmly into the

power outlet and AC adapter.

F

ailingtodosomaycauserehazard.

Do not unplug the power cord out

by pulling the cable only.

I

f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.

I

f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.

D

amagetothedevicewithinthe

computermaycauseelectricshockor

rehazard.

Do not place heavy objects or step

onto the power cord or AC adapter

to avoid damaging the power cord

or AC adapter.

I

fthecordisdamaged,thereisa

dangerofelectricshockorre.

Use only the AC adapter supplied

with the product.

U

singanotheradaptermaycausethe

screentoicker.

AC Adapter Usage

Precautions

10

Connect the power cord to the AC

adapter rmly.

O

therwise,thereisadangerofredue

toanincompletecontact.

Keep the battery out of the reach of

infants and pets, as they could put

the battery into their mouths.

T

hereisadangerofelectricshockor

choking.

Authorized

Parts

Use an authorized battery and AC

adapter only.

Pl

easeuseanauthorizedbattery

andadapterapprovedbySamsung

Electronics.

U

nauthorizedbatteriesandadapters

maynotmeetthepropersafety

requirementsandmaycauseproblems

ormalfunctionsandresultinan

explosionorre.

Battery Usage Related

11

Do not use the computer in a badly

ventilated location such as on

bedding, on a pillow or cushion, etc,

and do not use it in a location such

as room with oor heating as it may

cause the computer to overheat.

T

a

kecarethatthecomputervents(on

thesideorthebottom)arenotblocked

especiallyintheseenvironments.Ifthe

ventsareblocked,thecomputermay

overheatanditmaycauseacomputer

problem,orevenexplosion.

Do not use the computer in a humid

location such as a bathroom or

sauna.

Ple

aseusethecomputerwithinthe

recommended temperature and

humidityrange(10~35ºC,20~80%

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computerintoyourbag

withoutturningitoff,thecomputer

mayoverheatandthereisadangerof

re.Shutthecomputerdownproperly

beforemovingit.

Never heat the battery or put the

battery into a re. Do not put or use

the battery in a hot location such as

a sauna, inside a vehicle exposed to

the heat, and so on.

T

h

ereisadangerofanexplosionor

re.

12

Take care not to allow metal objects

such as a key or clip to touch the

battery terminal (metal parts).

I

fametalobjecttouchesthebattery

terminals,itmaycauseexcessive

currentowanditmaydamagethe

battery,orresultinare.

If liquid leaks out of the battery or

there is a funny smell coming from

the battery, remove the battery from

the computer and contact a service

center.

T

hereisadangerofanexplosionor

re.

To use the computer safely,

replace a dead battery with a new,

authorized battery.

Please charge the battery fully

before using the computer for

the rst time.

13

Usage Related

Disconnect all cables connected to

the computer before cleaning it. If

you are using a notebook computer,

remove the battery.

T

here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.

T

here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.

I

f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.

U

sing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.

T

hereisadangerofarehazard.

Thecomputermayoverheatandalso

presentopportunitytothieves.

14

Upgrade Related

Never disassemble the power

supply or AC adapter.

T

here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.

T

here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

p

roduct,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.

F

ailingtodoso,maycauseelectric

shock.

15

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.

I

f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

a

wayfromtheotherobjects.

16

Caution

Failingtofollowinstructionsmarkedwiththissymbolmaycauseslightinjuryordamagetotheproduct.

Battery Usage Related

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.

T

hismaycauseaninjury,reor

explosion.

Use only a battery authorized by

Samsung Electronics.

F

ailingtodosomaycausean

explosion.

Installation Related

Do not block the ports (holes), vents,

etc. of the product and do not insert

objects.

D

amage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.

F

ailingtodoso,maycausetheinternal

temperature of the computer to rise and

t

hecomputertomalfunctionorhalt.

Do not place a heavy object over the

product.

T

hismaycauseaproblemwiththe

computer.Inaddition,theobjectmay

fallandcauseinjury,ordamagethe

computer.

17

Usage Related

Do not place a candle, lighted cigar,

etc. over or on the product.

T

hereisadangerofre.

Use a wall outlet or multi-plug with a

grounding part.

F

ailingtodosomaycauseelectric

shockhazard.

Make sure to have the product

tested by a safety service engineer

after repairing the product.

A

uthorizedSamsungRepairCenters

willcarryoutsafetychecksaftera

repair.Usingarepairedproductwithout

testingitforsafetymaycausean

electric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.

T

hereisadangerofelectricshockor

re.

Do not use your computer and AC-

Adapter on your lap or soft surfaces.

I

fthecomputertemperatureincreases,

thereisadangerofburningyourself.

Connect only permitted devices

to the connectors or ports of the

computer.

F

ailingtodoso,maycauseelectric

shockandre.

Close the LCD panel only after

checking if the notebook computer

is turned off.

T

hetemperaturemayriseanditmay

causeoverheatinganddeformationof

theproduct.

Avoid contact with metal objects

such as car keys or clips when

keeping or carrying a battery.

C

ontact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.

F

ailingtodoso,maycausean

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).

T

hereisadangerofexplosionorre.

18

Do not press the Eject Button while

the Floppy Disk/CD-ROM drive is in

operation.

Y

ou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.

T

hismaycausepersonalinjuryorloss

ofdata.

Do not contact the antenna with

electricity facility such as the power

outlet.

T

hereisadangerofelectricshock.

When handling computer parts,

follow the instructions on the

manual supplied with the parts.

F

ailing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.

T

hereisadangerofre.

Do not use a damaged or modied

CD/Floppy Disk.

There is a danger of damaging the

p

roduct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 completely

dried.

F

ailing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.

T

hereisadangerofinjury.

Do not place your face close to the

Optical Disk Drive tray when it is

operating.

T

hereisadangerofinjuryduetoan

abruptejection.

Check CDs for cracks and damage

prior to use.

I

tmaydamagethediscandcause

disorderofdeviceandinjuryofuser.

19

Upgrade Related

Take care when touching the

product or parts.

T

hedevicemaybedamagedoryou

maybeinjured.

Take care not to throw or drop a

computer part or device.

T

hismaycauseinjuryordamagetothe

product.

Make sure to close the computer

cover before connecting the power

after a reassembly.

T

hereisadangerofelectricshockif

yourbodytouchesaninternalpart.

Use parts authorized by Samsung

Electronics only.

F

ailingtodoso,maycausereor

damagetheproduct.

Never disassemble or repair the

product by yourself.

T

hereisadangerofelectricshockor

re.

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

the power off and separate all

connected cables rst.

T

he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.

T

hebatterywillbepreservedatitsbest

condition.

Do not operate or watch the

computer while driving a vehicle.

T

hereisadangerofatrafcaccident.

Pleaseconcentrateondriving.

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