User manual SAMSUNG NP-Q30PLUS

[. . . ] Q30 plus 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 Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 Enjoying Home Theater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7 Using Memory Card Slot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9 Using the CF Card Slot. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11 Using EasyBox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12 Using Samsung Smart Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14 Using Samsung Theme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-15 Samsung Update Plus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16 4. [. . . ] When Running a Game or Multimedia Application A game or multimedia application may not work smoothly in Maximum Battery Saving Mode. Using this is recommended when the AC adapter is connected or in Normal or higher modes. Off Unnecessary DevicesTurning Turningunnecessary devices extends the battery use time. off Turning off Select the Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > System > Hardware tab and click Device Manager. Right-click a device you are not using, and select 'Disable' (e. g. Wireless LAN, IEEE 1394, etc. ) Use Battery Calibration If you charge/discharge the battery repeatedly for only a short time, the battery use time may be reduced by the difference between the actual battery charge and the remaining charge display. In this case, the actual battery charge and the remaining charge display will be same by discharging the battery completely using the Battery Calibration function, and then recharging it again. 1. Turn off the computer and disconnect the AC power. Turn on the computer and press <F2> to enter into System Setup. Select Smart Battery Calibration in the Boot Menu, and press <Enter> to start. The Battery Calibration function is activated and the battery is discharged forcibly. This operation requires 3~5 hours depending on the battery capacity and the remaining battery charge. Boot Device Priority NumLock Enable Keypad Summary screen Boor-time Diagnostic Screen PXE OPROM Brightness Mode Control Wireless device control Smart Battery Calibration [Off] [By NumLock] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Only with F12] [Auto] [Always On] Select system boot options 4. When the calibration process is complete and the battery is completely discharged, connect the AC power adaptor to fully recharge the battery. Chapter 5. System Management 5-7 Using the Security Lock The security lock is a device used to physically `fix' the system when using it in a public place. The locking device needs to be purchased separately. The shape and methods of use may differ depending on the manufacturer. Please refer to the manual provided with the security lock for proper use. Fix the Kensington lock cable to a fixed object ( ) and connect the cable to the Anti-theft port at the rear of the system ( ). 5-8 Manual Traveling with the Computer When traveling, keep the system and the AC adapter disconnected. Otherwise, it may affect the functions of the system. Make sure that the system is not pressed by a book or heavy objects. When traveling by plane, use a bag designed for notebook PCs and hand-carry the computer. Allow the computer and disks to pass through security X-rays but do not pass the computer and disks through metal detectors. Do not use the computer during take off and landing. - - - - Chapter 5. System Management 5-9 5-10 Manual Chapter 6 Customizing your computer This chapter provides information how to use the system setup, customizinig screen settings. Using System Setup System Setup is a utility that enables the computer environment to be changed to suit the user. [. . . ] Consumption of moisture-reducing agents and placing plastic packaging over the head is fatal, especially for children. A-6 Manual Instructions for careful handling Handle with care so as not to damage the data in the hard disk. - Since the hard disk is fragile and sensitive to external conditions, it may be damaged from temperature changes or impact during operation. Take extra care to prevent such damages. - Loss of data due to external conditions or carelessness during use is the user's sole responsibility and the manufacturer shall not be held liable for any compensation. [. . . ]