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Contents
Chapter 1. Getting Started
Product Features 2
Before You Start 3
Contents 7
Safety Precautions 8
Proper Posture During Computer Use 22
Important Safety Information 25
Replacement Parts and Accessories 27
Regulatory Compliance Statements 29
WEEE SYMBOL INFORMATION 41
Overview 42
Front View 42
Status Indicators 43
Right View 44
Left View 45
Back View 46
Bottom View 47
Turning the Computer On and Off 48
Turning the computer on 48
Turning the computer off 49
Chapter 2. Using the Computer
Keyboard 51
Touchpad 53
CD Drive (ODD, Optional) 56
Inserting and Ejecting a CD 56
Multi Card Slot 58
ExpressCard Slot (Optional) 61
Connecting a monitor / TV 62
Connecting to the Monitor / TV 62
Viewing Through a Monitor / TV 64
Using Dual View 68
Adjusting the Volume 70
Chapter 3. Using Microsoft
Windows Vista
About Microsoft Windows Vista 73
Welcome Center 73
Help and Support 74
Windows Vista Screen Layout 75
Desktop 75
Start Menu 77
Sidebar / Gadget 79
Window 82
Control Panel 85
Opening the Control Panel 85
User Accounts 87
Changing the screen resolution
and the color 89
Conguring
the Start Menu Power Button 90
Phishing Filter 92
User control function 94
Windows Mobile Center 96
Chapter 4. Using the Network
Wired Network 98
Wireless Network 101
Connecting to a Wireless LAN 102
Using the Easy Network Manager
(Optional) 103
Network Settings 103
Using in Another Location 105
Diagnosing the Network Status 106
Connecting with a Modem (Optional) 107
Bluetooth (Optional) 108
Bluetooth Function 108
Using Bluetooth 109
Chapter 5. Using Applications
Introducing Programs 114
Samsung Update Plus (Optional) 117
Samsung Magic Doctor (Optional) 119
Reinstalling Software (Optional) 121
Chapter 6. Settings and Upgrade
LCD Brightness Control 124
BIOS Setup 125
Entering the BIOS Setup 125
The BIOS Setup Screen 127
Setting a Boot Password 129
Changing the Boot Priority 131
Upgrading Memory 132
Battery 134
Installing/Removing the Battery 134
Charging the Battery 135
Measuring
the Remaining Battery Charge 136
Extending the Battery Usage Time 137
Using the Security Lock Port 141
Chapter 7. Windows Media Center
About Package Contents
and the Program Guide 143
Connecting
and Setting Up Media Center 144
Connecting Devices 144
Media Center Setup 145
Using Media Center 147
Start Screen Layout 147
Pictures + Videos 148
Music 152
TV + Movies 155
Chapter 8. Appendix
Reinstalling Windows Vista (Optional) 160
Using Samsung Recovery Solution
(Optional) 164
Samsung Recovery Solution Functions 164
Using Samsung Recovery Solution 166
Q & A 171
Display Related 171
Sound Related 173
Modem Related 174
Wired Network (LAN) Related 176
Wireless Network (WLAN) Related 177
Game and Program Related 181
Bluetooth 182
Blu-Ray (Optional) 184
Other 185
Product Specications 186
Glossary 198
Index 201