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P55
User Guide
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Chapter 1. Getting Started Product Features 2 Before You Start 3 Contents 5 Safety Precautions 6 Proper Posture During Computer Use 15 Important Safety Information 18 Replacement Parts and Accessories 20 Regulatory Compliance Statements 22 WEEE SYMBOL INFORMATION 32 Overview 33 Front View Status Indicators Right View Left View 6 Back View 7 Bottom View 8 Turning the Computer On and Off 39 Turning the computer on 9 Turning the computer off 9
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Product Features High Performance Notebook Computer A high performance computer adopting the latest CPU and DDR II memory ■ Intel Core™2 Duo Processor ,DDR II Memory * ■ Wireless LAN , Bluetooth * * ■ PCI-Express Graphics * ■ Fingerprint recognition , TPM(Truted Platform Module) * * Sophisticated Design for Increased Usability ■ V arious shortcut keys on the keyboard ■ Multi card slot * ■ Luxurious design with increased usability The items marked with this symbol are optional items tha
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Before You Start Before reading the User Guide, first check the following information. User Guide Information Utilizating the User Guide This product is supplied with an Installation Guide, and a Be sure to read the Safety Precautions before using User Guide. the computer. You can even more easily and conveniently use the Refer to the separately supplied Installation Guide computer by using any of the guides depending on your when installing your computer. needs. Refer to the User Guid
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Safety Precaution Notations Copyright © 2007 Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. Icon Notation Description Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. owns the copyright of this Failing to follow instructions marked with manual. Warning this symbol, may cause personal injury No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any and or fatality. form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, without the consent of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. Failing to follow instructions marked with The informat
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Contents Chapter 1. Getting Started Chapter 3. Using Microsoft Chapter 6. Settings and Upgrade Windows XP Product Features 2 LCD Brightness Control 117 Before You Start 3 BIOS Setup 118 About Microsoft Windows XP 69 Entering the BIOS Setup 1 18 Contents 5 T our Windows XP 69 The BIOS Setup Screen 1 0 Safety Precautions 6 Help and Support 70 Setting a Boot Password 122 Proper Posture During Computer Use 15 Windows XP Screen Layout 71 Changing the Boot Priority 124 Important Safety Informatio
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Safety Precautions For your security and to prevent damage, please read the following safety instructions carefully. Warning Failing to follow instructions marked with this symbol may cause personal injury and even fatality . Installation Related Power Related The power plug and wall outlet figures may differ depending on the country specifications and the product model. Do not install the product in Keep a distance of 15cm or places exposed to humidity more between the computer and such
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If the power cord or power outlet Plug the power cord firmly into Do not bend the power cord makes a noise, disconnect the the power outlet and AC adapter. excessively or do not place a power cord from the wall outlet heavy object over the power Failing to do so may cause fire and contact a service center. cord. It is especially important to hazard. keep the power cord out of reach There is a danger of electric shock of infants and pets. or fire hazard. If the cord is damaged, it may c
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Battery Usage Related Usage Related Disconnect all cables If water or another substance Keep the battery out of the connected to the computer enters the power input jack, reach of infants and pets, as before cleaning it. If you are AC adapter or the computer, they could put the battery into using a notebook computer, disconnect the power cord and their mouths. remove the battery. contact the service center. There is a danger of electric There is a danger of electric Damage to the devic
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Upgrade Related Do not place any container filled Avoid direct sunlight when with water or chemicals over or the computer is in an air-tight Never disassemble the power near the computer. location such as inside a supply or AC adapter. vehicle. If water or chemicals enter the There is a danger of electric computer , this may cause fire or There is a danger of a fire hazard. shock. electric shock. The computer may overheat and also present opportunity to thieves. When removing the RTC (R
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Upgrade Related Custody and Movement Related Shut down the computer and Follow the instructions for the disconnect all cables before relevant location (e.g. airplane, disassembling the computer. If hospital, etc.) when using a there is a modem, disconnect wireless communication device the phone line. If you are using (wireless LAN, Bluetooth, etc.). a notebook computer, make sure to remove the battery. Failing to do so, may cause electric shock. 10
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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), Dispose of worn-out batteries excessive current and a high vents, etc. of the product and properly. temperature and may damage the do not insert objects. battery or cause a fire. - There is a danger of fire or Damage to a component within explosion. Charge the battery according to the computer may caus
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Usage Related Do not place a candle, lighted Close the LCD panel only Failing to do so, may cause damage cigar, etc. over or on the product. after checking if the notebook to the product. computer is turned off. There is a danger of fire. If the computer emits smoke, The temperature may rise and or there is a burning smell, it may cause overheating and Make sure to have the product disconnect the power plug from deformation of the product. tested by a safety service the wall outlet and
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Upgrade Related Failing to do so may cause Take care when touching the Never disassemble or repair the electric shock or fire. product or parts. product by yourself. The device may be damaged or There is a danger of electric shock Emergency disk eject method you may be injured. or file. using paperclip should not be used while the disk is in Take care not to throw or drop a To connect a device that is not mothion. Make sure to use the computer part or device. manufactured or authorized
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Custody and Cautions on Preventing Data Loss (Hard Disk Movement Related Management) When moving the product, Take care not to damage the Causes that may damage the turn the power off and data on a hard disk drive. data of a hard disk drive and the separate all connected cables hard disk drive itself. ■ A hard disk drive is so sensitive first. to external impact that an ■ The data may be lost when an The product might be damaged external impact may cause loss external impact is appl
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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. The instructions in this manual have been
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Eye Position Hand Position Keep the monitor or LCD away from your eyes by at Keep your arm at a right angle as shown by the figure. least 50cm. ■ Keep the line from your elbow to your hand straight. ■ Adjust the height of the monitor and the LCD screen so that its top height is equal to or lower than your eyes. ■ Do not place your palm over the keyboard while typing. ■ A void setting the monitor and LCD excessively bright. ■ Do not hold the mouse with excessive force. ■ Keep the mo
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Volume Control (Headphones and Illumination Speakers) ■ Do not use the computer in dark locations. The Check your volume first to listen to music. illumination level for computer use must be as bright so for reading a book. ■ Indirect illumination is recommended. Use a curtain to prevent reflection on the LCD screen. Click your volume!! Operation Condition ■ Do not use the computer in hot and humid locations. ■ Check if the volume is too loud before using headphones. ■ Use the compute
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Important Safety Information Safety instructions Your system is designed and tested to meet the latest ■ Openings in the computer case are provided for standards for safety of information technology equipment. ventilation. Do not block or cover these openings. However , to ensure safe use of this product, it is important Make sure you provide adequate space, at least 6 that the safety instructions marked on the product and in inches (1 cm), around the system for ventilation when the do
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Care During Use The Instruction On Safety Operation of NotePC ■ Do not walk on the power cord or allow anything to rest When installing and operating devices please refer to on it. 1 safety requirements in the user guide. ■ Do not spill anything on the system. The best way to avoid spills is to not eat or drink near your system. ■ Some products have a replaceable CMOS battery on Devices can be used only with the equipment the system board. There is a danger of explosion if 2 s
