Samsung NP-Q45C User manual

User Guide

Q45c/Q46c/P200

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

*

.DDRIIMemory

■ WirelessLAN

*

,Bluetooth

*

Easy-to-Use AV

■ AVStationViewer

*

andAVStationPremium

*

areprovidedtoeasily

playvariousmultimediales.

■ CameraModuleInstalled

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Sophisticated Design for Increased Usability

■ AVButtonandvariousshortcutkeysonthekeyboard

■ Multicardslot

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■ 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.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

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.

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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 1

8

Proper Posture During Computer Use 1

9

Important Safety Information 2

2

Replacement Parts and Accessories 2

4

Regulatory Compliance Statements 2

6

WEEE SYMBOL INFORMATION 3

6

Overview 3

7

Front View 37

Status Indicators 38

Right View 39

Left View 40

Back View 41

Bottom View 42

Turning the Computer On and Off 4

3

Turning the computer on 43

Turning the computer off 43

Chapter 2. Using the Computer

Keyboard 45

Touchpad 4

8

CD Drive (ODD) 5

1

InsertingandEjectingaCD 51

BurningaCD 52

HDDVD(Optional) 53

Blu-Ray(Optional) 55

Multi Card Slot 5

7

PCI ExpressCard Slot 6

0

Connecting a Monitor 6

1

ConnectingaMonitor 61

ViewingThroughaMonitor 61

UsingDualViewtoViewExtended

Screen 62

Adjusting the Volume 6

4

Using Recorders 65

Using Digital Output (S/PDIF) 6

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Chapter 3. Using Microsoft

Windows XP

About Microsoft Windows XP 70

TourWindowsXP 70

HelpandSupport 71

Windows XP Screen Layout 7

2

Desktop 72

StartMenu 73

Window 74

Control Panel 7

5

RunningControlPanel 75

UserAccount 77

ChangingResolutionandColor 79

Chapter 4. Using the Network

Wired Network 81

Wireless Network 8

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ConnectingtoWirelessLAN 85

Connectingtocomputer-to-computer

networks(peer-to-peeroradhoc) 86

WirelessNetworkSetupUsingthe

WirelessLANSetupProgram 89

Using Samsung Network Manager 9

2

PerformNetworkSettings 92

Usingthenetworkaftermovinglocation95

SharingInternetAccess 96

CheckingNetworkStatus 100

Connecting with a Modem 10

1

Bluetooth (Optional) 10

2

BluetoothFunctions 102

BluetoothSoftwareSetup 103

UsingBluetooth 105

Chapter 5. Using Applications

Introducing Programs 111

CyberLink PowerDVD (Optional) 11

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Samsung Update Plus (Optional) 115

Using AVStation premium (Optional) 117

GettingStartedandScreenLayout 117

MUSICStation 118

PHOTOStation 122

MOVIEStation 127

AVStation Viewer (Optional) 130

Start/ExitAVStationViewer 130

ScreenLayout 131

MUSICStation 132

PHOTOStation 134

MOVIEStation 135

Play Camera (Optional) 13

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Chapter 6. Settings and Upgrade

LCD Brightness Control 138

BIOS Setup 13

9

EnteringtheBIOSSetup 139

TheBIOSSetupScreen 141

Setting a Boot Password 14

3

Changing the Boot Priority 14

5

Upgrading Memory 14

6

Battery 14

8

Installing/RemovingtheBattery 148

ChargingBattery 149

CheckingBatteryResidualAmount 149

UsingBatteryLonger 150

Using the Security Lock Port 15

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Chapter 7. Appendix

Using McAfee SecurityCenter

(Optional) 155

Using Samsung Magic Doctor

(Optional) 156

DiagnosingtheSystem 156

Reinstalling Software 15

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RunningthesystemsoftwareMedia 157

Installingdriversandprograms 158

Reinstalling Windows XP 15

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ReinstallingWindows 159

ReinstallingwhenWindowsdoes

not start 161

Questions and Answers 16

2

WindowsRelated 162

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 176

HDDVD 178

Blu-Ray 179

OtherQuestions 180

Product Specications 18

1

Glossary 18

5

Index 18

9

Contact SAMSUNG WORLD WIDE 19

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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

operating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.

Ver 1.2

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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.

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

mothion. 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.

18

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.

19

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.

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