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First edition (January 1999) Copyright 1999 Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. All rights are reserved, including those to reproduce this book or parts thereof in any form without permission in writing from Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. Samsung Electronics periodically changes the information in this manual; changes are incorporated into new editions. Samsung Electronics reserves the right to change product specifications without notice. Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. shall not be liable for technica
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Federal Communications Commission (FCC) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide rea
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Description of EUT Samsung M6000 Series Computers Model Numbers Samsung M6000 Series Computers International If your equipment has a CE Mark, please note the following International CE Mark information below. CE Mark Samsung Computers sold in Europe comply with the following directives and standards: Directives Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC EMC Directive 89/336/EEC and Amending Directive 92/31/EEC CE Marking Directive 93/68/EEC Standards Emissions EN 50081-1:1992(EN 55022:1994+A1:1995 Class B
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CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT. CAUTION The laser beam used by this CD-ROM drive unit can be harmful to the eyes. Do not attempt to open the unit. All service procedures should be performed by an authorized dealer or distributor. WARNING Never use any optical instruments in conjunction with this unit. To do so will greatly increase the hazard to your eyes. ADVARSEL USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING VED ÅBNING, NÅR SIKKERHEDSAFBRYDERE ER UDE AF FUNKTION. SE IKKE IND I STRÅLEN - HELLER IKKE MED OPTISKE INSTRUME
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Important Safety Instruction Read all of these instructions, and save these instructions for later use. • Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. • Do not use this product near water. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product. • Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table. • Slots and openings in the cabine
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• Do not attempt to disassemble the battery. If the battery is disassembled and the electrodes are exposed to outside, the battery may generate heat and smoke by chemical reaction. • Do not expose the battery to moisture or chemicals. • Charge the battery only as described in this document. • Do not short circuit the battery terminals as the resulting high currents can damage the battery. • The battery should not be used to power other products. • Do not dispose of a used battery in a
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Contents Using Your Documentation ........................................................... 1 Opening the Online Manual ................................................................. 1 Getting Around in the Online Manual .................................................. 1 Using Hypertext Links in the Online Manual ....................................... 2 Special Features of the User’s Manual ............................................... 2 Using the Software User Documentation ..........
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Connecting Peripheral Devices ................................................. 22 Connecting the Floppy Drive to the Floppy Connector ...................... 24 Using the SmartBay ........................................................................ 26 Using the Floppy Drive .................................................................. 28 Using the CD-ROM Drive .............................................................. 30 Using the Hard Drive .........................................
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Using System Security .................................................................. 57 System Passwords ............................................................................ 57 Creating a Password ......................................................................... 57 Deleting a Password ......................................................................... 58 Requiring a Boot Password ............................................................... 59 Locking the Hard Drive B
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About Drivers and System Resources ................................... 80 Drivers ............................................................................................... 80 IRQs .................................................................................................. 80 Enabling the Infrared Port ................................................................. 81 Making Backup Disks ........................................................................ 82 Service Pack 3 for W
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Using Your Documentation Congratulations on your purchase of an Samsung M6000 computer! Whether you are new to using a portable computer or are an experienced user, your Samsung M6000 documentation can help you get the most from your computer. To get up and running quickly, see your Samsung M6000 Quick Start. When you need more in-depth information, turn to your online Samsung M6000 User’s Manual. Opening the Online Manual Your M6000 Series online manual is included on the computer’s hard
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Using Hypertext Links in the Online Manual Hypertext links are built into the online manual to take you quickly from one page of the manual to another. You can click on a hypertext link to go directly from the link to the topic connected to the link. When the screen cursor is on a hypertext link, the cursor changes from an open hand to a hand with a pointing index finger. When you see the cursor change, click the link to jump to the linked topic: Click on a section title in the Contents t
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If you need to press two keys at the same time, the key names are shown joined by a plus sign. For example, means that you should press the Fn key and hold it and then press the F11 key. If you are new to using computers, see the Glossary. The Glossary explains general computing terms that are used in this manual and tells you about some of the differences between portable computers and desktop computers. Using the Software User Documentation Your computer shipped from the factory
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Introducing Your Computer Your Samsung M6000 computer is a lightweight portable computer that includes features to meet your computing needs at home or on the road. Figures 1 through 3 show you the features of your computer. LCD latch Mouse LCD buttons Speaker Touchpad Status Power lights button AC adapter connector SmartBay™ Fan vent (floppy drive shown) Microphone Hard drive compartment Kensington lock support Battery Speaker compartment Figure 1. Front View of Computer Samsung M6000 Use
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PS/2™ mouse and Volume control keyboard port Docking Audio-line-out jack connector Microphone jack Parallel port Serial port USB port Video port External Floppy connector Infrared port PC Card compartment Figure 2. Back View of Computer Memory module compartment Business card holder SmartBay latch Label showing part number and serial number Figure 3. Bottom View of Computer Samsung M6000 User’s Manual Introducing Your Computer 5
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Using Your Computer for the First Time This section gives you detailed information on using your computer for the first time. Attaching the AC Adapter Your computer runs on power from the battery that came installed in the computer or from an electrical outlet. The first time that you use your computer, fully charge the battery by attaching the AC adapter to the computer and to an electrical outlet. All batteries lose their charge if they sit unused for an extended time period. When not u
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Adapter plug Battery charge light Power cord AC adapter Figure 4. Connecting the AC Adapter The battery starts charging as soon as you plug the AC adapter into an electrical outlet. The battery charges faster if the computer is turned off during charging. If the battery is fully depleted and the computer is turned off, the battery charges in about 3 hours. If the computer is turned on, the battery charges in about 6 hours. When the battery is charging, the battery charge light is amber.
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The power light is on when the computer’s power is on. Power button Power light Figure 5. Turning On the Computer’s Power Understanding POST When you turn on your computer, a routine called POST automatically runs to test the computer components. The Samsung logo appears on the screen during POST, if you press the ESC key while the Samsung logo is displayed you will see several messages on the screen (see “Boot Menu” on page 54 for information on disabling the logo screen). After POST is s
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To adjust the brightness of the LCD: Press to increase the display brightness. Press to decrease the display brightness. Turning Off Your Computer If your computer has a Windows operating system, turn off your computer by performing the shutdown procedure described in this section. Otherwise, you may lose data. To turn off the computer: 1. Click Start on the taskbar. 2. Click Shut Down. 3. Select the shut down option. 4. Click OK or Yes. If the operat
