[. . . ] R45 The product images may differ from actual product appearance. Manual This manual describes how to use computer as well as information on Windows, Internet, Upgrade, and Troubleshooting. The photographs used in this user manual may be somewhat different in shape and color to those of your computer depending on the model of your computer. Contents 1. Getting Started Introducing the Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Turning the Computer On and Off. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5 Touchpad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7 Using the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9 Status Indicators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11 Adjusting LCD Brightness. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12 Adjusting the Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13 Proper Seating Posture During Computer Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14 2. Introducing Windows Windows XP Basics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2 Document Operations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7 3. Using The Computer Using the CD-Rom Drive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 Using the PC Card Slot. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7 Using EasyBox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8 Using Samsung Update Plus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10 Using AVStation premium . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12 Using AVStation premium Viewer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-25 4. [. . . ] > Caution When the Power button is configured to put the system into Power-Saving Mode, manually shutting down the computer requires the Power button to be pressed and held for more than 4 seconds. Chapter 5. System Management 5-3 Using the Battery Please refer to the following instructions when running the computer on battery power without connecting the AC power. This computer uses smart rechargeable Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery. Caution Precautions Use only chargers specified in the User Manual. Never heat the battery pack, put it near or in a fire or use at a temperature higher than 60°C, as this may cause fire. Never cause a short circuit between the battery pack terminals or disassemble the battery pack. Carefully read and follow the precautions printed on the battery and the safety instructions in the User Manual before using the battery. Please refer to the system operation environment (Page A-2) of this manual and operate and store the battery at room temperature. Ejecting and Attaching Battery 1. Pull the two battery latches outward( ), then remove the battery. battery latch 4. To install the battery again, slide the battery into the system as below. The battery latch moves inward, and fixes the battery automatically. 5-4 Manual Monitoring the Battery Charge You can view the battery charge status by completing the following procedures. Using the shortcut key to view If you press the <Fn>+< > key combination on the keyboard, the remaining battery charge appears on the screen for a while. It appears only when the Samsung Display Manager program is installed on your computer. To view on the battery Press the PUSH button on the battery. The remaining battery charge (%) will be displayed. Slightly press PUSH button. To view through the Control Panel Select Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power Option > Power Measure tab. Then you can view the current power source and the current remaining battery charge. Power supply status Remaining Battery Charge Caution Using the battery Battery is an expendable supply, so when you use it for a long time, the capacity/battery life is shortened. If the battery life time is reduced to under half of the initial time, we recommend that you purchase a new battery to use. Battery Warning You will hear an alarm when the remaining battery charge is under 10%. Connect the power cable or turn off the computer and install a fully charged battery. When the remaining battery charge is under 3%, the computer automatically saves current work and turns off. This may be different according to the settings in Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options > Alarms tab. System Management Note 5-5 Extending the battery use time Decreasing the LCD Brightness Decreasing the LCD brightness by pressing the < >+< > key combination on the keyboard or adjusting the brightness in the Battery Manager program extends the battery use time. Decreasing the LCD brightness by one level extends the battery use time by 3~5% (10~20 minutes). (The battery use time is determined by the corresponding model. ) Using the Battery Manager Battery Manager is a power management program that enables using battery power efficiently. You can easily change the power mode by selecting an optimized power mode and manually optimizing the battery use time by setting each option. [. . . ] Clean with cleaners specifically for computers Do not use benzene, paint thinner, or alcohol to clean the computer. It may damage the product. Appendix A-7 SAMSUNG Notebook Computer Global Warranty 1. What is Global Warranty System (GWS) ? Warranty Repair Service will be provided by Samsung Electronics Co. , Ltd as required during Warranty period. 2. Only products that are subject to GWS, and are within the guarantee period apply. [. . . ]