Samsung NP-P461 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

■ IntelCore™2Duo/CeleronProcessor.DDRIIIMemory

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

■ IntelTurboMemory(Optional)

■ Fingerprintrecognition(Optional),TPM(TrustedPlatformModule)

(Optional)

Easy-to-Use AV

■ 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

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.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programs.

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.

4

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less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)

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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, optional) 50

Inserting and Ejecting a CD 50

Burning a CD 51

Blu-Ray (Optional) 52

Multi Card Slot 54

PC Card Slot 57

Connecting a monitor / TV 58

Connecting a Monitor 58

Connecting a TV

59

Viewing Through a Monitor / TV 60

Using Dual View 63

Adjusting the Volume 65

Intel Turbo Memory Device (Optional)

67

Check before installing another

operating system such as Windows XP 6

8

Q & A 69

Chapter 3. Using Microsoft

Windows Vista

About Microsoft Windows Vista 71

Welcome Center 71

Help and Support 72

Windows Vista Screen Layout 73

Desktop 73

Start Menu 75

Sidebar / Gadget 77

Window 80

Control Panel 83

Opening the Control Panel 83

User Accounts

85

Phishing Filter 90

User control function 92

Windows Mobile Center 94

Chapter 4. Using the Network

Wired Network 96

Wireless Network 99

Connecting to a Wireless LAN 100

Using the Easy Network Manager

(Optional) 10

1

Network Settings 101

Using in Another Location 103

Diagnosing the Network Status 104

Connecting with a Modem (Optional) 105

Bluetooth (Optional) 106

Bluetooth Function 10

6

Using Bluetooth 107

Chapter 5. Using Applications

Introducing Programs 112

CyberLink DVD Suite (Optional) 115

Play Camera (Optional) 1

18

Samsung Update Plus (Optional) 1

19

McAfee SecurityCenter (Optional) 12

1

Installing McAfee 121

Using McAfee 122

Using Samsung Magic Doctor

(Optional) 125

OmniPass (Fingerprint Identication

software, Optional) 12

7

TPM (Trusted Platform Module,

Optional) 133

Using the TPM Function

133

Initializing the Security Platform 134

Registering a Security Platform User 137

Encrypt File System (EFS) Function 141

Personal Secure Drive (PSD) Function 142

Initializing and Reconguring the

TPM Chip 143

Reinstalling Software 145

Chapter 6. Settings and Upgrade

LCD Brightness Control 148

BIOS Setup 150

Entering the BIOS Setup 150

The BIOS Setup Screen 152

Setting a Boot Password 154

Changing the Boot Priority 156

Upgrading Memory 157

Battery 159

Installing/Removing the Battery 159

Charging the Battery 1

60

Measuring the Remaining Battery

Charge 160

Extending the Battery Usage Time 161

Using the Security Lock Port 164

Chapter 7. Windows Media Center

About Package Contents and the

Program Guide 166

Connecting and Setting Up Media

Center 167

Connecting Devices 1

67

Media Center Setup 168

Using Media Center 170

Start Screen Layout 170

Pictures + Videos

171

Music 175

TV + Movies 179

Chapter 8. Appendix

Reinstalling Windows Vista 185

Using Samsung Recovery Solution

(Optional) 18

9

Samsung Recovery Solution Functions 189

Using Samsung Recovery Solution 191

Q & A 196

Display Related 19

6

Modem Related 197

Wired Network (LAN) Related 199

Wireless Network (WLAN) Related 200

Game and Program Related 204

Bluetooth 205

Blu-Ray (Optional) 207

Other 208

Try the Microsoft Ofce Trial Demo

Free for 60 Days (Optional) 20

9

Product Specications 211

Glossary 221

Index 224

7

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

N/PVer1.3

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Power Related

Do not touch the main 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

main 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 cleaning 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

disassembling 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spot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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).

There

isadangerofexplosionor

re.

14

Usage Related

Do not place a candle, light 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.

Authorized

SamsungRepair

Centerswillcarryoutsafetychecks

afterarepair.Usingarepaired

productwithouttestingitforsafety

mightcauseanelectricshockor

re.

In case of lightning, immediately

turn the system off, disconnect

the power cord from the wall

outlet and phone line from

modem. 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 touch 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.

15

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

completely 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

16

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

anylossofanydatacausedby

acustomer'scarelessusageor

badenvironmentalconditions.

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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