User manual SAMSUNG NA10DH00GD

[. . . ] Notices No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, mechanical photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior written permission of the manufacturer. The information within this manual is subject to change without notice. The manufacturer shall not be held liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained in herein; nor for incidental or consequential damages resulting from thefurnishing, performance or use of this material. Microsoft Windows is a registered trademark of the Microsoft Corporation. [. . . ] The screen will be returned to original settings when you resume using the computer. To reduce the LCD display brightness use the key <Fn+F9> combination. Power Management To change the time until your computer goes into reduced power modes, use the system power management function. Click Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance. The power options panel enables you to reduce the time until your computer goes into standby mode for example. See "Using Power Management Options" on page 45 for instructions on how to use this battery saving tool. Using the Battery 33 Safely Using the Battery Follow these guidelines to safely use the battery: · Turn off your computer and unplug it if you accidentally: ­ Expose the equipment to liquid. ­ Drop, jar, or damage the computer. · Use only approved battery chargers. · Do not disassemble the battery, heat it above 100°C, or burn it. The battery used in this computer may cause a fire or chemical burn if mistreated. · Your computer's rechargeable battery may be considered hazardous waste. · Please contact the Samsung Helpline for details on safe battery disposal. If you replace your battery with a new one: · Keep the old battery out of the reach of children. · Dispose of the old battery promptly. · Make sure that you follow all local requirements when you dispose of the old battery. Removing the Battery Your computer comes with the battery pack inserted in the computer. To remove the battery from the computer: 1. Turn the computer's power off and close the LCD display panel. Turn the computer over so that the bottom of the unit is facing up. Slide the battery latch toward the back of the computer. Battery Latch 4. Gently slide the battery out of the compartment. 34 Users Manual Installing the Battery Proceed as follows to install the battery pack: 1. With the computer's power off, close the LCD panel and turn the computer over so the bottom of the unit faces up. Insert the battery into the battery compartment, ensuring the correct orientation so that the battery fits in its slot properly. 2. Carefully slide the battery pack into the compartment. Make sure the battery is fully inserted into the compartment. You will hear the battery latch click which will secure the battery in place. Monitoring the Battery Charge Battery life is affected by factors such as the power-management settings in System Setup, the applications you use, and the brightness settings of the LCD. Under normal usage, the battery charge lasts approximately 3 hours. Battery life estimates are subject to variation. The actual life of your battery may be less than the estimates given in the manual. Using the Battery 35 Power Meter The Power Meter displays the charge of the batteries and the current source of computer power, AC or batteries. [. . . ] Plug and Play A plug and play operating system automatically configures computer components to work with your system. With this type of operating system, you normally do not need to set jumpers on devices or set memory addresses or IRQs. RAM (random access memory) The computer's system memory, including conventional and extended memory. Information stored in RAM is temporary, and is erased when the system is turned off. [. . . ]