Samsung NP-R700 User manual

User Guide

R700/R701

Chapter 1.

Getting Started

Product Features 2

Before You Start 3

Contents 6

Safety Precautions 7

USA ONLY 18

Proper Posture During Computer Use 19

Important Safety Information 22

Replacement Parts and Accessories 24

Regulatory Compliance Statements 26

WEEE SYMBOL INFORMATION 36

Overview 37

Front View 37

Status Indicators 38

Right View 39

Left View 40

Back View 41

Bottom View 42

Turning the Computer On and Off 43

Turning the computer on 43

Turning the computer off 43

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High Performance Notebook Computer

■ IntelCore™2DuoProcessor,IntelCeleron.DDRIIMemory

■ WirelessLAN

*

,Bluetooth

*

Easy-to-Use AV

■ PlayAVStationisprovidedtoeasilyplayvariousmultimediales.

■ CameraModuleInstalled

*

Sophisticated Design for Increased Usability

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

■ Multicardslot

*

■ Luxuriousdesignwithincreasedusability

Note

*

Theitemsmarkedwiththissymbolareoptionalitemsthatare

supported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.T

o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dif

fer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V

ista.

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"SettingsandUpgrade"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

USA

ONLY 18

Proper Posture During Computer Use 19

Important Safety Information 22

Replacement Parts and

Accessories 24

Regulatory Compliance Statements 26

WEEE SYMBOL

INFORMATION 36

Overview 37

Front V

iew 37

Status Indicators 38

Right View 39

Left View 40

Back View 41

Bottom View 42

Turning the Computer On and Off 43

T

urning the computer on 43

Turning the computer off 43

Chapter 2. Using the Computer

Keyboard 45

Touchpad 48

CD Drive 51

InsertingandEjectingaCD 51

BurningaCD 52

HDDVD(Optional) 53

Blu-ray(Optional) 55

Multi Card Slot 57

PCI ExpressCard Slot 60

Connecting a monitor / TV 61

ConnectingaMonitor 61

ConnectingaTV 62

V

iewingThroughaMonitor/TV 63

UsingDualView 64

Adjusting the Volume 66

Chapter 3. Using Microsoft

Windows Vista

About Microsoft Windows Vista 69

WelcomeCenter 69

HelpandSupport 70

Windows Vista Screen Layout 71

Desktop 71

StartMenu 73

Sidebar/Gadget 75

Window 78

Control Panel 81

OpeningtheControlPanel 81

UserAccounts 83

PhishingFilter 88

Usercontrolfunction 90

WindowsMobileCenter 92

Chapter 4. Using the Network

Wired Network 94

Wireless Network 97

ConnectingtoaWirelessLAN

98

Using the Easy Network Manager

(Optional) 99

NetworkSettings 99

UsinginAnotherLocation 101

DiagnosingtheNetworkStatus

102

Connecting with a Modem (Optional) 103

Bluetooth (Optional) 104

BluetoothFunction 104

UsingBluetooth 105

Chapter 5. Using Applications

Introducing Programs 110

CyberLink PowerDVD (Optional) 113

Samsung Update Plus (Optional) 1

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Play

AVStation (Optional) 117

LaunchingandScreenLayouts

117

MovieStation 118

MusicStation 122

PhotoStation 126

Play Camera (Optional) 130

Chapter 6. Settings and Upgrade

LCD Brightness Control 132

BIOS Setup 133

EnteringtheBIOSSetup 133

TheBIOSSetupScreen 135

Setting a Boot Password 137

Changing the Boot Priority 139

Upgrading Memory 140

Battery 142

Installing/RemovingtheBattery 142

ChargingtheBattery 143

MeasuringtheRemainingBattery

Charge 143

ExtendingtheBatteryUsageTime 144

Using the Security Lock Port 147

Chapter 7. Windows Media Center

About Package Contents and the

Program Guide 149

Connecting and Setting Up Media

Center 150

OptionalDevices 150

Using Media Center 154

StartScreenLayout 154

Pictures+V

ideos 155

Music 159

TV+Movies 163

Chapter 8. Appendix

Using McAfee SecurityCenter

(Optional) 169

Using Samsung Magic Doctor

(Optional) 170

Reinstalling Software 172

Q &

A 174

DisplayRelated 174

ModemRelated 175

WiredNetwork(LAN)Related

177

WirelessNetwork(WLAN)Related 178

GameandProgramRelated 182

Bluetooth 183

HDDVD 185

Blu-Ray 186

Other 187

Intel Turbo Memory Device

(Only for some models) 188

Q&A

 189

Product Specications 190

Glossary 200

Index 204

Contact SAMSUNG WORLD WIDE 205

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Ver1.2

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

operatingconditionsspeciedinthe

ManufacturersUserGuide.

Keep the plastic bags out of the

reach of children.

Thereisadangerofsuf

focation.

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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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.

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.

Donotplaceyourfaceclosetothe

OpticalDiskDrivetraywhenitis

operating.

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

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.

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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.

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USA ONLY

ThisPerchloratewarningappliesonlytoprimaryCR(MaganeseDioxide)Lithiumcoincellsintheproductsoldor

distributedONLYinCaliforniaUSA.

“PerchlorateMaterial-specialhandlingmayapply,Seewww.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.”

LAMP(S)INSIDETHISPRODUCTCONTAINMERCURYANDMUSTBERECYCLEDORDISPOSEDOF

ACCORDINGTOLOCAL,STATEORFEDERALLAWS.

Fordetailsseelamprecycle.org,eise.org,orcall1-800-Samsung.

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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.

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

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