Samsung Electronics Co NP-Q1U Notebook PC User Manual Q1u Eng indb

Samsung Electronics Co Ltd Notebook PC Q1u Eng indb

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71Using SRSThe SRS function enables you to experi-ence more stereophonic sound by ex-panding the space-perception through the stereo speaker.1 Right-click over the Volume icon ( ) in the Taskbar and select Playback Device(P).2 Select Speaker in the Playback tab and click Properties.3 Select the SRS tab in the Speaker Properties window. z Select a mode, select the x Enable checkbox on the left and click OK. Then you can listen to sound through the selected SRS effect.zx● WOW HD(Music): Select to listen to music.● TruSurround XT(Movie/Video): Select to watch a movie.The SRS function supports the computer’s built-in speaker and headphones only.
Chapter 3.The screen shots used in this chapter may differ from actual screens depending on the Windows Vista version and model.Using Microsoft Windows VistaAbout Microsoft Windows Vista 73Windows Vista Screen Layout 76Control Panel 85
In the Welcome Center, you can view brief descriptions of Windows Vista functions and run the functions directly.1 Click Start > Welcome Center. 2 If you click on an item, information on the function is displayed in the description window. For example, if you click View computer details, your computer information is dis-played in the description window. In addition, if you click on Show more Details, you can view more detailed infor-mation. 1Description Window2Windows Vista DemoIf you click Start > Welcome Center > Show all 7 items > Windows Vista Demo, you can watch the Windows Vista introduction movie.About Microsoft Windows VistaMicrosoft Windows Vista (hereafter Windows) is a computer operating system. Since you have to learn how to use it in order to use the computer efficiently and effectively, use the Welcome Center and Windows Help and Support to learn about Windows Vista.Welcome CenterThe screen layout may differ depending on the computer model and the operating system.73
Help and SupportWindows Help and Support provides information on Windows basic functions and us-ages.Click Start > Help and Support.You can find help for frequently used basic functions using Find an Answer and you can search for help by entering a keyword in the Search box.Help SearchFind an AnswerWindows BasicsIntroduces the basic usage of the computer and the Windows operation system.You can learn tasks and tools necessary to use the computer.Security and Main-tenance You can view help on computer protection and security.Windows Online HelpIf your computer is connected to the Internet, you can view the necessary information online.Table of Contents The help pages are arranged by subject so that users can eas-ily find the relevant information.Troubleshooting You can view possible problems that may occur while using Windows and solutions to the problems.What’s new? You can view help for new Windows Vista features.74
This computer is a Tablet PC with a touch screen.In the Tablet PC Settings of the Control Panel, you can set the screen correction, screen pivot function and whether to use the left-handed or right-handed option.Click Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Tablet PC Settings.Tablet PC Setting InformationFor the efficient use of a Tablet PCYou can use the computer more efficiently in a short time by learning how to use your fingers and the Stylus Pen.Click Start > All Programs > Tablet PC and then click Tablet PC Touching Train-ing or Tablet PC Pen Training.75
Windows Vista Screen LayoutDesktopIf you turn the computer on, the Desktop screen appears. The desktop is the working area on the computer. It consists of a large workspace and a taskbar at the bottom as shown in the figure below.The screen layout may differ depending on the computer model and the operation system version.1 Recycle Bin2 Shortcut Icons3 Start Menu6 Gadget7 Sidebar4 Start Button5 Taskbar8 System Tray with Clock76
1 Recycle Bin You can drop useless files and folders here.2 Shortcut Icons You can launch programs by clicking the shortcut icons on the Desktop.3 Start Menu The menu from which you can launch programs.4 Start Button Press the start button. The Start menu appears.5 Taskbar Currently running programs are displayed here.6 Gadget This is a mini information program that appears on the Sidebar.7 Sidebar This is a vertical bar that appears at the side of the Desktop.8 System Tray with ClockShows some running program icons. Icons not being used are hidden. If you click the arrow mark on the left, you can view hidden icons.Some item may not be provided depending on the Windows Vista version.77
Start MenuThe menu from which you can launch programs.Click Start ( ). The Start menu appears.Fixed ProgramsThe program or search result is displayed.All ProgramsYou can search for files, folders, etc.UsernameSearchComputerControl PanelHelp and SupportPower Menu ButtonLock ButtonPower Button78
Search Enables users to search for files and folders.ComputerShows storage devices such as hard disk drives, CD/DVD drives, network drives, etc. In addition, you can manage files and folders here.Control PanelEnables users to configure the appearance and settings of Windows such as the Desktop, window colors, hardware and software settings, security, etc.Help and Sup-portProvides on-line help about functions and usage of Windows and troubleshooting. You can find a solution to a problem by entering a keyword.Power ButtonClick the Power button to enter Sleep mode. However, what the power button does changes according to the power button setting. p.90Lock Button To lock the computer, click this button. If you lock your comput-er, no one can use the computer until you enter the password.Power Menu ButtonClick the Power Menu button to shut down, restart, and logoff from the computer.79
Sidebar / GadgetSidebar is a vertical bar that appears at the side of the Desktop.A mini program called Gadget runs over the Sidebar which shows information such as stocks, schedule, weather, etc. and provides frequently used tools.You can download various Gadgets from the Internet other than the default Gadget.Sidebar / Gadget StructureIf you launch Windows, the Sidebar is automatically launched and the Sidebar and Gadget appear at the side of the Desktop.■ If the Sidebar is not launched automatically when Windows starts, click Start > All Programs > Accessories > Windows Sidebar to launch it manually.■ To always display the Sidebar, right-click over the Sidebar and select Properties and then select the Sidebar is always on top of Screen option in the Arrange-ment field.SidebarGadget80
Adding a GadgetYou can find a gadget in the Gadget Gallery and add it to the Sidebar.1 If you click the + at the top of the Sidebar, the Gadget Gallery opens.2 If you double-click on a gadget, the gadget is added to the Sidebar.■ If you drag a gadget to a new location with the Stylus Pen it moves the gadget to that location. Not only can you move a gadget onto the Sidebar but also out of the Sidebar.■ If you tap on the gadget with the Stylus Pen, the Close and Option buttons appear.81
Exiting the Sidebar Right-click on the Sidebar icon ( ) in the System Tray with the clock on the taskbar and select Exit to exit the Sidebar.Closing the Sidebar ■ Even if you close the Sidebar, the Sidebar continues running in the System Tray in the clock area, though it is not displayed on the Desktop.■ To close the Sidebar, right-click over the Sidebar on the Desktop and select Close Sidebar. To open the Sidebar again, right-click on the Sidebar icon ( ) in the System Tray with the clock on the taskbar and select Open.82
WindowA window is the basic frame for a computer operation. As an example, let’s see the layout of a Pictures Window.Click Start > Pictures.The items and names may differ depending on your computer model and the Win-dows Vista version.Window Layout 1 Address Display Line2 Move Button3 Menu Bar4 Toolbar5 Search Window6 Window Button7 Search Box9 Folder / File10 Preview Window11 Detailed Information Window8 Sort Order83
841 Address Display Line Shows the location of the currently selected folder or file.2 Move ButtonYou can move to the previous or next page by clicking the Back or Next buttons. Opens the previously opened page. Opens the next page, when you have returned to a previous page.3 Menu Bar Provides menus to run functions for the selected folder or file, etc.4 Toolbar Provides icons to quickly run frequently used functions.5 Search WindowYou can view the drive structure and the currently opened window location. You can move directly to a folder by clicking the folder in the Search window.6 Window ButtonUsed to resize the window. Minimizes the window. Maximizes the window. Closes the window.7 Search Box You can search for files by specifying the text included in the file-name or within the file or file attributes.8 Sort Order Used to change the sort order of the files.9 Folder / File The drives, folders and files included on the computer are dis-played here.10 Preview Window You can preview a selected file before opening it. A preview function is not provided for drives and folders.11 Detailed Information Window Shows the general information of the selected file.
Control PanelTools for configuring Windows are located in the Control Panel.Opening the Control PanelClick Start > Control Panel.System and Maintenance Using this function, you can configure Windows performance op-tions.SecurityUsing this function, you can check the current security status to protect the computer and configure the security settings for the firewall, spyware, etc.Network and InternetUsing this function, you can check the network status and config-ure the settings. You can change the Internet connection settings.Hardware and SoundUsing this function, you can add a printer and other hardware, change the settings, and update the device drivers.Programs Using this function, you can remove a program or Windows func-tion and download a new program from the internet.85
User Accounts and Family SafetyYou can change the user account settings, passwords and con-figure the Parental Controls function.Appearance and PersonalizeUsing this function, you can configure the Desktop style, theme or screen saver settings.Clock, Language, and RegionUsing this function, you can configure the date, time, language and regional settings.Ease of AccessUsing this function, you can select options for hearing and sight impaired persons as well as for challenged persons. You can configure the audio recognition settings. Additional OptionsUsing this function, you can configure other Control Panel item settings.Mobile PCYou can set up the mobility, power option and personal settings for your mobile PC and synchronize with another portable device or network folder.86
User AccountsUsing Windows Vista User Accounts, more than one user can easily share the same PC.The procedures to add and delete a user account and to switch users are described below.Adding User Accounts1 Click Start > Control Panel> User Accounts and Family Safety.2 Click User Accounts > Manage another account.3 Click Create a new account.4 Enter a new username and select either Standard User or Administrator.5 Click Create Account to add a new account.87
Removing User Accounts1 Click Start > Control Panel > User Accounts and Family Safety > User Accounts.2 Click Manage Another Account.3 Click on the user account to be deleted.4 Click Delete the Account in the Make changes to user’s account menu.5 A window appears asking whether you want to save the desktop, docu-ments, favorites, music files, pictures and video folders as new folders on the Desktop before deleting the account.If you click Delete files, the account and all files belonging to the account are deleted.If you click Keep files, only the ac-count is deleted and the files be-longing to the user are saved on the Desktop.Switching User Accounts1 Click Start ( ) on the taskbar and select Switch User.2 If you click on another username in the start screen, you can login with that user account.■ If there is only one administra-tor account for the computer, you cannot delete the adminis-trator account.■ You can only delete another ac-count when you are logged in as an administrator.88
The resolution refers to the number of pixels displayed on the screen. When increas-ing the resolution, the items on the Desktop become smaller and more items can be displayed on the screen. The higher the color quality, the more colors are displayed on the screen.1 Click Start > Control Panel > Appearance and Personalization > Personaliza-tion > Display Settings.Alternatively, right-click on the Desktop and select Personalization > Display Set-tings from the pop-up menu.2 The Display Settings screen appears. Change the resolution and color settings and click the OK button.The following resolutions and color qualities are recommended according to the computer LCD panel type.LCD Type Resolution Color Quality7” WSVGA 1024 x 600 Very High (32bit)Changing the screen resolution and the colorTo change the color quality, click this button and select a particular quality.To change the resolu-tion, slide the resolu-tion sliding bar to a particular resolution.You can check the graphics chipset.89
The Power button on the Start menu ( ) performs various operations de-pending on the settings.1 Click Start > Control Panel > Hard-ware and Sound > Power Options and then Change battery settings.2 Click on Change Plan Settings in the currently selected power setting.3 Click on Change Advanced Power Settings and open Start Menu Power Button in the Power Buttons and Lid item.12Configuring the Start Menu Power Button90
4 Select a power plan and click the OK button.Type DescriptionPower But-ton Image after Setting ChangeSleepSets the computer to enter Sleep mode.The screen and hard disk will be turned off to reduce the power consumption of the overall system.If you slide the power switch of the computer to downwards, the computer wakes from Sleep Mode and you can resume working.HibernateSets the computer to hibernate.All work is automatically saved, the screen is turned off and the computer makes no noise.If you slide the power switch of the computer to downwards, the computer wakes from Hibernation Mode and you can re-sume working.Shut downShut down the computer.You have to shut down the computer after closing all programs and opened folders.■ The Power button is set to Sleep mode by default.■ If the computer is set to download Windows updates automatically, the update mark ( ) is displayed on the Power button when an update is ready. If you click this button, the update is installed and the computer is shut down when the update installation is complete.91
Phishing Filter Settings1 Launch Internet Explorer.2 Select Tools from the menu and click Phishing Filter > Phishing Filter Settings.Phishing FilterPhishing is a method used by hackers to illegally collect personal information such as credit card numbers, passwords, other account numbers, etc. through emails or web-sites.The Phishing Filter protects users from these phishing attempts.If the current page is judged to be a suspicious website, the Phishing Filter displays a warning message with an alarm when the Phishing Filter is enabled. In addition, if a page that the user is currently trying to open is registered as a known Phishing website list, it displays a warning page instead.92
933 The Internet Options window opens. Locate the Phishing Filter item in the Settings field. Select Turn on automatic website checking and click the OK button to use the Phishing Filter.4 To not use the Phishing Filter, select Turn off automatic website checking in the Settings field in Step 3 above.
User control functionUsing this function, you can control the content your children can access. You can determine for how long they can use the computer and the content they can access. When you have finished the settings, click OK to finish.Configuring Parental Controls1 Click Start > Control Panel > User Accounts and Family Safety > Parental Controls.2 Select a user to configure the Parental Controls for. The User Controls window for that user opens.3 Click Parental Controls > Use and configure the necessary settings in the Windows Settings at the bottom. If you click OK, the Parental Controls setting is completed.94
Using Activity ReportYou can view and evaluate your chil-dren’s internet access through the Activity Report.1 Open the User Controls window re-ferring to the descriptions of Parental Controls.2 Set Activity Reporting to On.3 To view the Activity Report, click on View Activity Report on the right of the User Controls window.4 If you click the View Activity Report, the following window opens display-ing a computer operating summary.95
Using Windows Mobility Center, you can easily configure computer settings such as the volume, the wireless network connection settings, the display settings, etc. all at the same time.Some functions may not be supported depending on the Windows Vista version.1 Click Start > All Programs > Accessories > Windows Mobility Center. Alternatively, click Start > Control Panel > Mobile PC > Windows Mobility Center.2 Configure the volume, the battery status, the external display, the Sync center, etc. according to your requirements.■ Configurable items may differ depending on the installed Windows Vista version or programs.■ If Easy Network Manager program is installed, you can see Easy Network Man-ager window.■ Turning off WLAN in the Mobility Center is not applied to the Status indicator and the MENU window. If you turn off the WLAN with touch sensor, the status indica-tor of WLAN will be turned off and the WLAN button in the Mobility Center will be inactivated. Volume ControlEasy Network Manager WindowDisplay Connection SettingsBattery Status SettingsRotating the Screen96Windows Mobility Center
Using the NetworkWired Network 98Wireless Network 101Using the Easy Network Manager 104Bluetooth 108Chapter 4.
981 Connect a LAN cable to the comput-er’s LAN port. 2 Click Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center.3 Click Manage Network Connections from the left pane.4 Right-click over the Local Area Con-nection and select Properties.Wired NetworkA wired network is a network environment used for a company network or broadband internet connection at home.You can also configure the network settings using the Easy Network Manager. p.104
995 Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) from the Networking tab and click Properties.6 Configure the IP settings. When using DHCP, select Obtain an IP address automatically. To use a static IP address, select Use the following IP address, and set the IP address manually.7 When you have completed the set-tings, click the OK button. The network settings have been com-pleted.■ The LAN device driver may differ depending on your LAN device model.■ To add a network component, click Install in the screen shown in the figure above. You can add clients, services, and protocols.When not using DHCP, ask your network administrator for the IP address.
100Using both DHCP and a fixed IP simultaneouslyUsing the Alternate Configuration pro-viding by Windows Vista, you can set both automatic and fixed IP addresses and then you can select to use either of them to connect to the Internet.1 Click Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center and click Manage Network Connections in the left pane.2 Right-click over the Local Area Con-nection and select Properties.3 Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) from the Networking tab and select Properties.4 Select the Alternate Configuration tab, select User configured and fill in the corresponding fields.5 When you have completed the set-tings, click the OK button.
101Wireless NetworkA wireless network (Wireless LAN) environment is a network environment that enables com-municating between multiple computers at home or a small-size office through wireless LAN devices.■ The descriptions below are for computer models with a Wireless LAN card or device. You can also configure the wireless network settings using the Easy Network Man-ager. p.104A Wireless LAN device is optional. To view the installed wireless LAN card, click Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Device Manager > Network Adapter and click the + symbol.The figures in this manual may differ from the actual ones depending on your wire-less LAN device model.■ To use the wireless LAN, you have to turn the wireless LAN on first. To turn it on, click the MENU button and set the Wireless LAN item to On. If the wireless LAN is turned on, the Wireless LAN LED ( ) is lit.Wireless LAN ConnectionsWireless network connections can be clas-sified into 3 categories and this manual de-scribes the connection procedures for con-necting through an AP.■ Access Point (AP)You can connect to the Internet or another computer on the network through an AP.What is an Access Point (AP)?An AP is a network device that bridges wired and wireless LANs, and corresponds to a wireless hub in a wired network. You can con-nect multiple wireless LAN installed computers to an AP.■ Computer-to-computer (ad hoc) networkThis is also called a peer-to-peer network. In computer-to-computer wireless net-works, you can connect 2 or more comput-ers with wireless LAN modules. For details, see the descriptions that ap-pear when clicking Start > Help and Sup-port > Table of Contents > Network-ing-connecting computers and devices > Setting up a network > Setting up a computer-to-computer (ad hoc) network.
102Connecting to a Wireless LANIf there is an AP, you can connect to the Internet via the AP using the Wireless LAN connection method provided by Windows Vista.1 Right-click over the Network Con-nections ( ) icon on the taskbar and click Connect to the Network. 2 Select an AP to connect to and click Connect. If there is a configured network key for the AP to connect to, the Enter Network Key window appears. Enter the network key in the window and then click the Connect button.Ask your network administrator for the network key, if necessary.3 When Connected to the AP is dis-played, click the Close button. You can access the network.
103Checking the network connection statusIf you move the pointer over the Network Connections icon ( ) of the Taskbar, you can view the connection status.
104Using the Easy Network ManagerEasy Network Manager is a program that helps configure the network settings.Easy Network Manager provides the following features. You can easily configure the network and printer settings. You can immediately use the network without having to define new network settings again after moving to another location.By configuring the network settings (IP address, printer settings, etc.) for each location, you can immediately access the network without following the network setting procedures each time regardless of your location.  You can diagnose the network status.Network SettingsThis section describes the procedures to connect to the Internet by setting up a net-work. The setting up procedures include procedures to add a printer to the net-work.1 To use a wired LAN, connect the LAN cable to the LAN port. To use the wireless LAN, you have to turn the wireless LAN on first. To turn it on, press the MENU button and set the Wireless LAN item to On. If the wireless LAN is turned on, the Wireless LAN LED ( ) is lit.2 Click Start > All Programs > Samsung > Easy Network Manager > Easy Network Manager.3 Click the Add button. 4 Select a network location icon and enter the name of the location (e.g. Home). Click the Next button.
1055 Select Internet Direct Connection and click the Next button. 6 Select the LAN device, setup the IP address and click the Next button.Select DeviceSelect a device to be connect-ed to the Internet. Select either Wired LAN or Wireless LAN.IP SettingsTo use a static IP address, fill in the fields. For the IP address information, ask your network administrator.Obtain an IP address automaticallySelect DHCP to use this option (automatic IP setting).7 Click Add Printer and set up a printer according to the wizard. When the printer has been added, click the Refresh button, select the newly added printer and then click the Finish button.To not add a printer, click the Fin-ish button.8 When the network settings are com-plete, the ’Do you want to move to the newly added location now?’ message appears. Click the No button. An icon for the added location is created. The network settings have been completed. If you select ’Yes’, the network set-tings for the added location are applied. To add a new location, repeat the procedures from Step 3 above.
106Using in Another LocationBy configuring the network settings (IP ad-dress, printer setting, etc.) for each loca-tion, you can immediately access the net-work in one click, without performing the network setting procedures regardless of your location.1 Click Start > All Programs > Samsung > Easy Network Manager > Easy Network Manager when con-nected to the Internet.2 Select an icon that represents the corresponding location from the Saved Locations window and then click Move.3 If the Internet connection is a wired LAN, you can immediately load the settings for the new location and the corresponding network connection information is displayed in the Current Location Information window.If the Internet connection is a wireless LAN, you have to select an AP as fol-lows. Right-click over the Network con-nection ( ) icon on the Taskbar using the mouse and select Connect to the Network. Select an available AP and click the Connect button. If a network key is required, ask your network administrator for the key informa-tion.
107Diagnosing the Network StatusYou can diagnose the network state and find solutions for why you cannot connect to the network.1 Launch Easy Network Manager. 2 Select Management and Diagnose Status from the menu. 3 The Network Connections window appears.Click Start to start the network diag-nosis.4 When the diagnosis is complete, a device with a problem is marked by an exclamation mark icon with a de-scription of the problem at the bottom of the window.
108File TransmissionYou can exchange files between two Bluetooth devices.You can exchange files with another Bluetooth device such as another computer, cell phone, PDA, etc.Network AccessYou can connect to another Bluetooth-installed computer in the same way as an Ad-Hoc mode in wireless LAN and connect to the network via an AP or an Internet connection sharing server.Network Access through a Phone ConnectionYou can connect to the network via a Bluetooth cell phone.Data Sync(Synchronization)You can synchronize PIMS data (Outlook E-mail address data) with Bluetooth devices such as a cell phone, PDA, an-other notebook computer, etc.Bluetooth FunctionBluetoothBluetooth is wireless communications technology that allows access to nearby devices such as another computer, a cell phone, printer, keyboard, mouse, etc. without a cable connection. Us-ing Bluetooth, you can exchange files, connect to the Internet, and construct a private network as well as communicate with a keyboard, mouse, printer, etc. without a cable connection.■ The Bluetooth supporting function is only available between devices (a computer, cell phone, PDA, printer, etc.) and the connection may be restricted according to the profile of the corresponding device.■ The Bluetooth function is optional and may not be supported depending on your model.■ Compatibility to devices without the authentication or logo of Bluetooth is not guar-anteed.
109Using BluetoothThe procedures to exchange files between computers supporting Bluetooth and to use other Bluetooth devices are described below.Using Bluetooth Devices (Connecting Headset supporting Bluetooth)As an example, the procedures to connect to a headset supporting Bluetooth will be described below. Searching for Bluetooth devices corresponds to Steps 1 to 4 and may be slightly different depending on the device.1 To connect to another device via Bluetooth, double-click the Bluetooth icon( ) on the Taskbar. For more information about using the Bluetooth function, refer to the online help of the Bluetooth Device.Electronic Busi-ness Card (Vcard) ExchangeYou can exchange business cards with Bluetooth devices such as a cell phone, PDA, another notebook computer, etc.Sound Output You can output computer sound to another Bluetooth device or vice versa.HID Connections You can connect and use Bluetooth peripherals such as a keyboard, mouse, joystick, etc.
1102 If the Bluetooth Device window appears, click Add. 3 If the Add Bluetooth Device Wizard screen appears, select the My device is set up and ready to be found and click the Next button. 4 When the search is complete, all available Bluetooth devices are listed. Select the Headset from the list and click the Next button.
111■ A Bluetooth device is represent-ed by the device type and name (Dedicated Bluetooth ID).■ To use the Bluetooth headset, Blue-tooth Pairing Mode is required. For the procedures to set up Pair-ing Mode, refer to the Headset Manual.5 Enter the PIN in the device PIN field and click the Next button. For pairing, a PIN is required. Since a PIN is provided by the headset manufacturer, refer to the corresponding manual.6 If the Completing the Add Bluetooth Device Wizard window appears, click Finish.7 The stereo headset is connected and you can now use the Bluetooth headset normally.
112Exchanging Files between Bluetooth ComputersThe procedures to exchange files between computers with Bluetooth capability are described below.1 On the computer which is sending a file (hereafter Computer A), right-click the Bluetooth icon( ) on the taskbar and select File Transfer.2 Click Browse, select a Bluetooth device to send the file to and click the Next button in the Select Bluetooth Device window. 3 Select a Bluetooth device to send the file from and click the OK button. 4 Enter a PIN in the Bluetooth PIN Code field and click the Next button.The Bluetooth PIN Code is a password used for connecting two Bluetooth devices. The user just enters the same PIN Code (E.g. same numbers) on both Bluetooth devices to make the connection.5 Click Browse, specify a file to be sent and click Next button in the Select File to be Sent screen.
1136 After a short while, the Bluetooth PIN Code required dialog box appears on Computer B. Enter the code entered in Step 4 above.7 If the FTP File Access Privilege Request window appears on Com-puter B, click on the window. If the Select Access Permission window appears, click the OK button.Usage Instructions Bluetooth devices to be connected must be within a 3m (10 ft.) distance. For a better communications environ-ment, there should be no walls or ob-stacles between the Bluetooth devices. You can connect to only one Bluetooth device at a time for a phone connection, data syncing, electronic business card exchange, FAX transmission/reception, sound related functions, and serial port functions. Using the network connection or file transmission function, multiple Blue-tooth devices can be connected. How-ever, since connecting to multiple devic-es may slow down the data rate or make the connection unstable, connecting to one device at a time is recommended. The Bluetooth function of a Bluetooth PDA, mobile phone, mouse or keyboard may be turned off. To use them in con-nection with a Samsung computer sup-porting Bluetooth, you must check if the Bluetooth function of the device to con-nect to is turned on.For the procedures on turning on the Bluetooth function of a device, refer to the relevant device manual. The services provided by Bluetooth de-vices may vary depending on their ca-pabilities. For the services provided by the Bluetooth device, refer to the device manual.
Chapter 5.Using ApplicationsIntroducing Programs 115Using Origami Experience 118CyberLink PowerDVD 120Samsung Update Plus 122Play AVStation 124AVStation Now 138Play Camera 140Using OmniPass Program 143
115Introducing ProgramsUsing the software supplied with the Samsung computer, you can easily use functions and troubleshoot problems.Try to use the software after learning about the basic use of the software. For detailed infor-mation, refer to the help section of the corresponding software.Every software program may not be provided or the version may differ depending on your computer model.In addition, the screen capture images may differ from actual ones depending on the computer model and software version.
116Multi Media Functions CyberLink PowerDVD ( , Optional)Using this program, you can play a DVD title.The CyberLink PowerDVD program is only supplied when you have pur-chased an external ODD, and you have to install the program additionally. p.120 Play AVStation ( , Optional)Play AVStation is an integrated mul-timedia program that enables users to enjoy better quality music, photo-graphs, videos, movies, etc. all with a single program. p.124 Origami Experience ( , Optional)Origami Experence is a program that categorizes programs installed on the computer for easier and more conve-nient use. p.118It is optional and is not supplied with some models. Play Camera ( , Optional)This software enables taking pictures and video recording by using the cam-eras on the front and back of the com-puter. p.140Management Functions Samsung Update Plus ( , Optional)Samsung Update Plus is a software function that examines and updates the Samsung software and drivers installed on your Samsung computer to the most recent versions. p.122 Easy Network Manager ( , Optional)Easy Network Manager is a program that enables you to easily configure the network settings. You can configure the network settings for each location and you can also di-agnose the network status. p.104 Easy Battery Manager ( , Optional)Easy Battery Manager is a power man-agement program that provides easy-to-use power management and power saving settings so that the battery us-age time can be extended. p.162
117 OmniPass ( , Fingerprint Identification software, Optional)OmniPass is fingerprint identification software. You can register your finger-print and use it by placing your finger on the fingerprint identification sensor instead of using a password. You can turn the computer on, login to Windows and encrypt a file, all using your fingerprint. p.143Troubleshooting Functions SAMSUNG Magic Doctor ( , Optional)SAMSUNG Magic Doctor is trou-bleshooting software provided by Samsung Computer for system diagno-sis, and restoring the system.The system diagnosis function enables users to diagnose system problems without assistance from others. Samsung Recovery Solution II ( , Optional)Using this program, you can restore your computer to its initial status be-fore a problem occured while using the computer.
118Using Origami ExperienceOrigami Experience is a program that categorizes programs installed on the computer for easier and more convenient use.To launch Origami Experience, click Start > All Programs > Microsoft Origami Expe-rience Pack > Origami Experience.CategoryHome Switch WindowsMinimize WindowClose WindowBattery Charge StatusWireless LAN StatusPlay Control Button VolumeClockIt is optional and is not supplied with some models. The terms and the screen figures in the manual may differ from actual ones.
119For example, the procedures to launch the Calculator are described below.Launch Origami Experience.Click Programs > More Programs > Calculator.zxc
1201 Insert a DVD title into the DVD drive.2 Select PowerDVD and click the OK button.After a moment, the DVD title will play. 3 If the DVD title is not automatically played, click Start > All Programs > CyberLink DVD Suite > Power DVD > CyberLink PowerDVD.4 Then click the Play icon in the control panel of CyberLink PowerDVD to play the DVD title. Play Undock Player PanelThe CyberLink PowerDVD program is only supplied when you have purchased an external ODD, and you have to install the program additionally.It is optional and is not supplied with some models. CyberLink PowerDVDCyberLink PowerDVD is a DVD player program.
121■ Detailed UsageFor more detailed usage, click Start > All Programs > Cyberlink DVD Suite > Power DVD > PowerDVD Help.■ DVD Region CodeA DVD title has a region code according to the international specifications so that it can be played only in that specific region. DVD titles with a region code will only play on DVD drives and program for playing with the same region code.A DVD drive is sold with an empty region code and the region code is set when the user inserts a DVD title into the drive for the first time. Whenever a DVD title is inserted with a region code different from that of the DVD drive, the region code of the DVD drive is automatically changed to the region code of the DVD title.However, changing the region code of a DVD drive is limited to 5 changes. After that, the region code is permanently fixed to the last region code. If you need to change the region code after changing the code 5 times, contact a service center. Although a service center can help you in this case, you will be charged a service fee.If you click the Undock Player Panel button, the program control panel transforms as follows.
122■ To search for updates and update your computer using Samsung Update Plus, your computer must be connected to the Internet.■ The update search result may differ depending on your computer model.Samsung Update Plus does not provide updates for applications installed after pur-chasing the computer.Samsung Update PlusSamsung Update Plus is software that examines and updates the Samsung software and drivers installed on your Samsung computer to the latest version.To update the software and drivers1 Click Start > All Programs > Samsung > Samsung Update Plus > Samsung Update Plus.If this is the first time you are running the program, a window will appear asking you if you agree to the agreement in the window. Click Agree to use this software.2 If you click on Search for new updates, new updates are searched for.
1233 If there are available software or driver updates for your computer, the available updates will be listed. Select the required updates from the list and click on Install Updates to start the update. Updates that must be installed separately.If you select Install for an update item that must be installed sepa-rately, a message appears inform-ing you of this. Follow the instruc-tion message to correctly install it.Automatic update items displayBy default, your computer is con-figured to automatically search for updates. If there is a new update available, this is displayed in the notification area. Click the balloon help icon in the notification area. Here you will be able to find the lat-est available updates.
124To launch the program, click Start > All Programs > Samsung > Play AVStation.Alternatively, double-click the Play AVStation icon( )on the Desktop.Play AVStationPlay AVStation is an integrated multimedia program that enables users to enjoy music, photo-graphs, video, movies, etc. using a single program.This section describes the basic usage of Play AVStation.Launching and Screen Layouts■ The screens used in this manual may differ from actual screens according to the program version.■ For detailed usage, refer to the program help.■ TV Station is only available for systems supporting the TV function. This computer is not supported.■ To play an audio CD or DVD, you have to connect an external ODD. Use the de-scription below provided that an external ODD is connected.MenuLibraryStation BarResize Window And Exit Buttons
125Movie StationMovieYou can play a video (movie) file or a DVD/VCD title.MusicYou can play a music file or an audio CD.PhotoYou can view or edit a photograph (image), and also view the photographs in a Slide-Show.Launch Play AVStation and click on Movie on the Station Bar.Mini Mode ViewMovie List and Thumbnail Win-dowPlay Control ButtonsVolume ControlPlay Highlight ButtonCapture ButtonEDS Button (Enhanced Digital Sound Setting) Create Highlight/Chapter ButtonEDI Button (Enhanced Digital Image Setting)Movie Library
126■ What is EDI (Enhanced Digital Image)?EDI (Enhanced Digital Image) is visual quality enhancement technology devel-oped by Samsung Electronics. You can view clearer and sharper images by en-abling the EDI function when watching TV or playing a movie on Play AVStation. To enable the EDI function, click the EDI ( ) button at the bottom of the TV or Movie Station. Some TV tuner and graphics cards are not supported by EDI.■ What is EDS (Enhanced Digital Sound)?EDS (Enhanced Digital Sound) is sound quality enhancement technology devel-oped by Samsung Electronics. You can listen to clearer sound if you enable the EDS function when playing music or movie on Play AVStation.To enable the EDS function, click the EDS ( ) button at the bottom of Music or Movie Station.■ The EDI and EDS functions are not provided for some models.
127Playing a Movie FileThe procedures to play a movie file registered to the MOVIE Library are described be-low.For the procedures to register files to the Library, refer to p.128.1 Move to Movie Station and double-click All Video in the left menu pane. 2 Double-click a movie file. The file is played.■ Playing a Video File not Registered to the LibraryClick Menu > File > Open File, select a movie file to be played and click Open. The selected file is automatically registered to the Library and played.■ Playing a Video File in Full Screen1. Double-click on the current playback screen.2. The movie is played in full screen. In full screen, to view the movie at the default size, double-click on the current playback screen again.■ Capturing the Video ScreenClick on Capture Current Screen ( ) below the You can view captured images in the Photo Station > Captured Images folder. Captured images are saved in the C:\Samsung\Play AVStation\Data\Capture. You can change the captured im-age folder by selecting Menu > Tools > Options > Capture.
128Adding Videos to the LibraryThe Movie Library is a library with movie files to be used by Movie Station. The procedures to add movie files saved on the computer to the Library are described below.You can add files or folders. As an ex-ample, the procedures to add folders are described below.1 Select Menu > File > Add to Library > Folder.2 Select a target folder and select Video Files option in the Target File Type field.3 The movie files found in the selected folder are added to the Library.The movie files used in Play AVSta-tion are automatically added to the Library.
129Highlight / Chapter FunctionUsing the Highlight function, you can watch a highlighted part of a movie such as a sports or news item, etc. Using the Chapter function, you can create chap-ters for a movie and play the movie from any of the chapters.1 Select a movie and click Make High-light/Chapter at the bottom of the window. 2 Select the movie type (Sports, News, Other).A Highlight / Chapter is created.3 To watch a highlight, double-click a file made and click the Highlight icon at the bottom right of the current movie file. HighlightMake Chapters4 The highlight is played. If you click on a Chapter thumbnail, the correspond-ing Chapter is played.
130Launch Play AVStation and click Music on the Station Bar.Music StationPlaylist WindowMusic SearchVolume ControlMusic LibraryMusic TypeRepeat SettingRandom Play SettingEQEDS Play Control Buttons
131Playing an Audio CDThe procedures to play an audio CD are described below.To use it, you need to connect an external-type ODD.1 Insert an audio CD into the CD drive. 2 If the AutoPlay window appears, select Play audio CD using Samsung PLAY AVStation. 3 The CD is played.If a CD is already inserted in the CD/DVD drive, select CD in the Audio CD folder of the Library and double-click the title. The CD is played.
132Play a Track not registered to the LibraryClick Menu > File > Open File, select a music file to be played and click Open. The selected track is registered to the Library and played.Playing a Music FileIf a music file is registered to the Music Library, you can easily play the music file. For the procedures to register tracks to the Library, refer to p.133.1 Move to Music Station and double-click on All Music. 2 Double-click a music file. The file is added to the playlist and played.
133Adding Music Files to the LibraryThe Music Library is a library with music files used by Music Station. The proce-dures to add music files saved on the computer to the Library are described below.You can add files, folders. As an example, the procedures to add a folder are described below. 1 Select Menu > File > Add to Library > Folder. 2 Select a target folder and select the Audio File option in the Target File Type.3 The music files found in the selected folder are added to the Library. The music files are registered. The tracks played in Play AVSta-tion are automatically added to the Library.
134Launch Play AVStation and click on Photo on the Station Bar.Photo StationPhoto Library Photo List and Thumbnail WindowBatch Edit Button SlideShow ButtonView and Edit Button
135Viewing an ImageThe procedures to view images regis-tered to the Photo Library individually and via a SlideShow are described below.For the procedures to register image files to the Library, refer to p.137.1 Move to Photo Station and double-click on All Images.2 Double-click on an image. The select-ed image is displayed in the Preview screen. Press the left and right arrow keys to navigate through the images.Left and Right ArrowsZoom ControlEdit ImageSlide Show3 Click on To The list Screen to return to the list.■ Viewing an image not regis-tered to the LibraryClick Menu > File > Open File, select an image file to view, and click Open.The selected image file is regis-tered to the Library and displayed in the Preview window.■ Viewing images using the SlideShow functionClick the SlideShow button at the bottom of the Photo Station.
136Editing an ImageYou can change the shape of an image, edit an image or apply special effects to an image. The image editing functions are described below.1 Move to Photo Station and double-click on All Images.2 Click on a folder which includes images, and the images in the folder are displayed.3 Double-click on an image or click the View and Edit button at the bottom right to switch to the Preview screen.4 If the Preview screen appears, click the Edit button at the bottom left. If the image editor screen appears, edit the image using the Edit tools at the bottom of the window.Click to switch to the Preview screenClick to save the edited imageEdit ToolsImage Editor WindowClick on Original View to edit the image comparing it to the original.5 You can save an edited image by clicking the Save or Save As button.6 Click the Exit Editor button to return to the Preview screen.
137The image files used in AVStation are automatically added to the Library.Adding Images to the LibraryThe Photo Library is a library with image files to be used by Photo Station. The proce-dures to add image files saved on the computer to the Library are described below.You can add files, add folders. As an example, the procedures to add folders are described below.1 Select Menu > File > Add to Library > Folder.2 Select a target folder and select the Image File option in the Target File Type field. The image files found in the selected folder are added to the Library.
138If the HOLD switch on the left side of the computer is slid upwards all buttons of the computer are locked and do not work. If AVStation Now is not launched, check the position of the HOLD switch.AVStation NowUsing AVStation Now, you can easily and quickly play music, photographs, movies and DVDs when the computer is on/off.Start When the computer is on or off, press the AV button ( ). The AVStation Now program is launched.Screen LayoutEach menu of AVStation Now is linked to a multimedia program so that you can use the corresponding function. Click on a menu to run the corresponding program. For more detailed usage of each pro-gram, refer to the online help of each program.■ AVStation Now menus may dif-fer depending on your computer model and some functions are optional and may not be support-ed by your computer. In addition, if a required program is removed or not installed, the correspond-ing menu will not appear.■ TV Station is only available for systems supporting the TV func-tion.■ The screens used in this manual may differ from actual screens according to the program ver-sion.ExitMove the mouse pointer to the top of the screen and click the Exit ( ) button to exit AVStation Now.
139Music: Play AVStation is launched and you can play a music file or audio CD.Movie: Play AVStation is launched and you can play a movie or DVD title.Photo: Play AVStation is launched and you can view photographs or image files indi-vidually or in a SlideShow.
140Play CameraThis computer provides an optional dual camera on the front and back so that users can take pictures or record video. If your computer model is equipped with the dual camera, you can take pictures or record video using the Play Camera software.■ This function is applied to some models only.■ The program version number in this manual is subject to change and the screen figures and terminologies may differ from the actual ones.■ For more detailed usage procedures, refer to the program Help.Precautions when Taking a Picture■ Do not take a picture or record video of a person without that person’s consent.■ Do not take a picture or record video where photographing is prohibited.■ Do not take a picture or record video where you may violate another person’s privacy.Photographing Procedures 1.1 Select Start > All Programs > Samsung > Play Camera > Play Camera.
1412 Press the Front Camera ( ) or Rear Camera ( ) button, focus on an object and press Capture Screen ( ) button. To record video, press the Record ( ) button.Close the WindowPreview WindowOpen Folder: Opens the folder which includes photos or videos. Preview Window: Shows or hides the Preview window. Front Camera: Select to use the front camera.Rear Camera: Select to use the rear camera.Capture Screen (Still Picture): Takes a picture.Record: Records video.To stop a video recording, press the Stop ( ) button. Recording will stop.3 Press the Open Folder ( ) button to view pictures or recorded videos. - You can view a photo by double-clicking it. - Since you cannot view recorded video files using the Play Camera, please use another video player (e.g. Windows Media Player, Cyberlink PowerDVD, etc.) to view video files.
142Photographing Procedures 2.1 When the computer is on, press the SHUTTER button at the top.2 When the Play Camera program is launched, press the Shutter button again. A picture will be taken.To switch the active camera to the rear or front camera, press the Front Camera ( ) or Rear Camera ( ) in the Play Camera screen and press the Shutter button. To record video, click the Record ( ) button of the Play Camera program.3 Press the Open Folder ( ) button to view pictures and recorded videos.■ In the Preview window, right-click to configure the camera settings, the resolution and device settings, the save folder, etc.■ The Play Camera supports up to 1280 x 1024 pixels. Photographs are taken with the resolution selected but the photographs displayed on screen are only 640 x 480 pixels due to restrictions of screen size.■ Video files recorded by the Play Camera are saved with a 320 x 240 pixels resolution.■ Since you cannot view recorded video files using the Play Camera, please use another video player (e.g. Windows Media Player, Cyberlink PowerDVD, etc.) to view video files.■ Switch front/rear camera by Play Camera program while you are video chatting through any other program. You can not use the function of preview, taking pictures, recording video with Play Camera when you are using other program. You can not taking pictures while you are video chatting.
143Using OmniPass Program(Fingerprint Identification, Integrated Password Authentication)Using the OmniPass program, you can use the following functions.Fingerprint Identification Function You can register your fingerprint and use it instead of a password. Integrated Password Authentication Function You can use your Windows user account information using the Integrated Password Authentication Function. If you register your Windows user account(s) information with the OmniPass program, you can login to Windows or onto websites using a single password.■ This function is applied to some models only.■ The program version described in this manual is subject to change and some func-tions may not be provided due to restrictions in the program.■ This model does not support the function which turns the computer on via a finger-print.For more detailed information on the usage procedures, refer to the Help section in the OmniPass program(Fingerprint Identification, Integrated Password Authentica-tion).Signing UpYou have to register your fingerprint and Windows user account information as follows to use the fingerprint identification and integrated password authentication functions. When using the fingerprint identification sensorKeep your finger clean and dry when touching the sensor.Place your finger over the fingerprint sensor and push gently down.1 Select Start ( ) > All Programs > Softex > OmniPass Control Center. Turn the computer on and click the Start button in the Omnipass window.
1442 Click Run Enrollment Wizard to start the registration. 3 For the integrated password authenti-cation step, complete the following.Enter the Windows user ID and logon password and click the Next button.If you do not enter a logon password, the integrated password authenti-cation function will be permitted to anyone; it is therefore recommended entering a logon password.Creating a user logon password.z Select Start > Control Panel > User Accounts > Create pass-word for user account.x Enter a password in the New Password field, and re-enter the password in the Confirm New Pass-word field. Click Create Password. A password has been created.4 To register a fingerprint, click on Au-thenTec Fingerprint Device and then click the Next button.5 The fingerprint registration begins. Select the finger to be registered and click the Next button.6 Register the fingerprint by placing your finger over the fingerprint iden-tification sensor and placing it down slowly. Repeat this at least 3 times until the next screen appears auto-matically.7 Place the registered finger over the fingerprint identification sensor again and click the Next button.8 A window appears asking if you want to register an additional finger-print. Click No to proceed to the next window. If you click Yes, Steps 4~7 are re-peated. 9 The authentication device registra-tion complete window appears. Select ‘Security authentication device registered. Execute OmniPass reg-istration’ and click the Next button.
14510 Proceed with the settings and click the Next button.11 When the user profile backup in-struction window appears, read the contents and click on Current Backup. Specify a path to save the user profile to and save the name. When the backup file password window appears, enter a password and click the OK button.What is a user profile backup?This is a function for backing up the OmniPass information (fingerprint and user account information) reg-istered on a computer so that the information can be used on another computer. For information on how to use a backed up user profile on another computer, refer to the Help section.12 Click Finish. Registering informa-tion for using the fingerprint iden-tification and integrated password authentication functions has been completed.1 If you turn the computer on after com-pleting the user information registra-tion step, the Logon Authentication window appears.(To use the fingerprint identifica-tion function)In the Logon Authentication win-dow, select AuthenTec Fingerprint Driver, place your finger over the fingerprint identification sensor and place it down slowly. If your fingerprint is not recognized, the fingerprint is displayed in red in the fingerprint display window. In this case, place your finger over the fingerprint identification sensor again and push it down slowly until the fingerprint is displayed in green.Logging onto Windows

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