User manual SAMSUNG NV25CP0336

[. . . ] 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 the furnishing, performance or use of this material. Microsoft Windows is a registered trademark of the Microsoft Corporation. [. . . ] ­ 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. Close the LCD panel, and turn the computer over so that the bottom of the unit faces up. Slide the battery compartment cover latch to the left then slide the cover straight up and off the computer. 4. Fold down and grasp the wire tab then pull the battery out of the compartment. Using the Battery 37 Installing the Battery 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. Slide the battery compartment cover latch to the left then slide the cover straight up and off the computer. Insert the battery into the battery compartment, ensuring the correct orientation so that the battery fits in its slot properly. 3. Slide the battery pack into the compartment. Make sure the battery is fully inserted into the compartment. Carefully fold up the wire removal device. Align the tabs on the battery compartment cover with the slots on the battery compartment. Push the cover straight down until it snaps into 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 2 hours. Battery life estimates are subject to variation. The actual life of your battery may be less than the estimates given in the manual. You can monitor the charge of the battery pack installed in your computer by using the Power Meter or Battery Gauge. 38 Users Manual Power Meter The Power Meter displays the charge of the batteries and the current source of computer power, AC or batteries. You may monitor the battery charge or usage by using the "Power Meter". To access the power meter click icon on the task bar or click Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options > Power Meter Tab. The Power Status icons shown below are displayed during Battery Charging Operations At ~15% and 10% remaining battery power the current power source and the battery Icons respectively change to the icon shown below and you should follow the instructions in "Battery Warnings" section below You may also check battery charge by moving the cursor to the box will display the percent of charge. icon, a small dialog Battery Warnings If the battery charge is low (about 10%) you have ~ 5­10 minutes of battery life left. You should: · Save your work and, · Connect the power cord to the computer or turn off the computer and install a fully charged battery. You can adjust the battery alarm features by using the operating systems power management program (Start > Control Panel > Power Options in Windows). If you cannot run your computer from the battery and the battery will not charge when you attach the power cord, the problem may be that: · The battery temperature is below 0°C or over 45°C. If you think the battery temperature is too hot or too cold, turn off the computer, remove the battery, and let the battery reach room temperature. Then try charging the battery again. · The battery may be defective, please try running your system from the AC adaptor with the battery removed from the system. Please contact the Samsung helpline if you are unsure. Using the Battery 39 Using System Setup The System Setup (BIOS) program enables you to configure your computer hardware and set security and power-savings options. [. . . ] The pixels are so close together that they look as though they are connected. An LCD screen displays thousands or millions of pixels. 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. [. . . ]