Samsung 300E4A User manual

User Guide

Getting Started

Using the Computer

Settings and Upgrade

Backup / Restore

Appendix

Contents

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Chapter 1.

Getting Started

Contents

Chapter 1. Getting Started

3Tips

4Before You Start

7Safety Precautions

22 Proper Posture During Computer Use

25 Overview

30 Turning the Computer On and O

Chapter 2. Using the Computer

33 Keyboard

36 Touchpad

43 CD Drive (ODD, Optional)

44 Multi Card Slot (Optional)

47 Connecting an External Display Device

56 Connecting an External Digital Device

57 Adjusting the Volume

60 Wired Network

64 Wireless Network (Optional)

Chapter 3. Settings and Upgrade

69 LCD Brightness Control

71 Easy Settings (Optional)

72 BIOS Setup

74 Setting a Boot Password

77 Changing the Boot Priority

78 Upgrading Memory

80 Battery

86 Using the Security Slot

Chapter 4. Backup / Restore

88 Samsung Recovery Solution (Optional)

Chapter 5. Appendix

101 Important Safety Information

103 Replacement Parts and Accessories

105 Regulatory Compliance Statements

120 WEEE Symbol Information

121 Product Specications

123 Glossary

127 Index

Tips 3

Before You Start 4

Safety Precautions 7

Proper Posture During Computer Use 22

Overview 25

Turning the Computer On and O 30

Chapter 1.

Getting Started

Chapter 1.

Getting Started 3

Tips

Tip

Chapter 1.

Getting Started

The computer is not turning on or does not respond

and displays a blank screen.

Restore the computer using Samsung Recovery Solution.

1. Turn the computer on and press the F4 key when the

booting screen (SAMSUNG logo) appears.

2. The computer will boot up in restore mode after a short

while and Samsung Recovery Solution appears.

3. When the start menu screen appears, click Restore.

The keyboard Fn keys (shortcut keys) do not work.

Install Easy Settings.

I want to restore the computer to the state when it was

purchased.

If you use the Samsung Recovery Solution function, you

can easily and quickly restore the computer to a previous

state even if you do not have a separate OS recovery DVD

or recovery CD.

I want to connect an external monitor, TV or projector.

Connect the display device and the computer with the

monitor and repeatedly press the F4 key while holding

down the Fn key.

The internet connection has slowed down or error

messages appear continuously while using the

Internet.

Restore Internet Explorer to its initial state.

1. Launch Internet Explorer, click Tools > Internet

Options > Advanced > Load defaults.

2. If the Internet Explorer setting again window

appears, select Set again.

3. In the Internet default setting restoration window,

select Close.

This is a compatibility problem between the Hancom

Oce software and Internet Explorer. To resolve this

problem, reinstall Internet Explorer 8 or install Internet

Explorer 7 or earlier.

How can I extend the battery usage time?

The battery usage time may be shortened if you recharge

the battery before it is completely discharged.

To resolve this problem, enter the BIOS Setup and select

Smart Battery Calibration to discharge the battery

completely and then recharge the battery.

AFor detailed information on a function,

refer to the corresponding section of the

User Manual.

Chapter 1.

Getting Started

Before You Start

Before reading the User Guide, rst check the following

information.

Optional items, some devices and software referred to in•

the User Guide may not be provided and/or changed by

upgrade.

Note that the computer environment referred in the User

Guide may not be the same as your own environment.

The pictures used for the cover and the main body in the•

User Manual are those of the representative model of each

series and may dier from the actual appearance of the

product.

This guide decribes procedures for using both the mouse•

and the touchpad.

This manual has been written for the Windows operating•

system. The descriptions and gures may dier depending

on the installed operating system.

The User guide supplied with this computer may vary•

depending on your model.

Using the software

The software described in the main text can be launched•

using the following menu path.

- Start > All Programs

- Start > All Programs > Samsung

When the programs are not installed, select•Samsung

Recovery Solution > System Software to install the

programs. (Only for models supplied with Samsung

Recovery Solution)

Safety Precaution Notations

Icon Notation Description

Warning

Failure to follow instructions marked with

this symbol, may cause personal injury

and or fatality.

Caution

Failure to follow instructions marked with

this symbol, may cause slight injury to

yourself or damage your property.

Text Notations

Icon Notation Description

Caution Content included in this section includes

information required about the function.

Note Content included in this section includes

helpful information to use the function.

Chapter 1.

Getting Started

Before You Start

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. owns the copyright of this manual.

No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any

form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, without the

consent of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

The information in this document is subject to change without

notice due to improving the performance of the product.

Samsung Electronics shall not be liable for any data loss. Please

take care to avoid losing any important data and backup your data

to prevent any such data loss.

Precautions for Operating System Support

If a problem occurs because of the reinstallation of other

operating systems(OS) or a previous version of a OS pre-installed

on this computer, or a software that does not support the OS, the

company will not provide technical support, a replacement or

refund, and if our service engineer visits you due to this problem,

a service charge will be applied.

About the Product Capacity Representation

Standard

About HDD Capacity Representation

The capacity of the storage device (HDD, SSD) of the manufacturer

is calculated assuming that 1KB=1,000 Bytes.

However, the operating system (Windows) calculates the storage

device capacity assuming that 1KB=1,024 Bytes, and therefore the

capacity representation of the HDD in Windows is smaller than the

actual capacity due to the dierence in capacity calculation.

(E.g. For a 80GB HDD, Windows represents the capacity as 74.5GB,

80x1,000x1,000x1,000 byte/(1,024x1,024x1,024)byte = 74.505GB)

In addition, the capacity representation in Windows may be even

smaller because some programs such as Recovery Solution may

reside in a hidden area of the HDD.

Chapter 1.

Getting Started

About Memory Capacity Representation

The memory capacity reported in Windows is less than the actual

capacity of memory.

This is because BIOS or a video adapter uses a portion of memory

or claims it for further use.

(E.g. For 1GB(=1,024MB) memory installed, Windows may report

the capacity as 1,022MB or less)

Before You Start

Chapter 1.

Getting Started

Installation Related

Do not install the product in places exposed

to humidity such as a bathrooms.

There is a danger of electric shock. Use the

product within the operating conditions

specied in the Manufacturers User Guide.

Keep the plastic bags out of the reach of

children.

There is a danger of suocation.

Safety Precautions

Keep a distance of 15cm or more between

the computer and the wall and do not place

any objects between them.

This may increase the internal temperature of

the computer and may cause an injury.

Do not install the computer on a slant or a

place prone to vibrations, or avoid using the

computer in that location for a long time.

This increases the risk that a malfunction or

damage to the product will occur.

Avoid exposing any part of your body to the

heat from the computer vent or AC adapter

for a long time when the computer is on.

Exposing a part of your body close to the heat

from the vent or AC adapter for long periods of

time may cause a burn.

Avoid blocking the vent at the bottom or

side of the computer when using it on a bed

or cushion.

If the vent is blocked, there is a danger of

damaging the computer or overheating the

inside of the computer.

For your security and to prevent damage, please read the

following safety instructions carefully.

Since this is commonly applied to Samsung Computers, some

pictures may dier from actual products.

Warning

Failure to follow instructions marked with this symbol may

cause personal injury and even fatality.

NB Ver 2.9

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If the power cord or power outlet makes a

noise, disconnect the power cord from the

wall outlet and contact a service center.

There is a danger of electric shock or re

hazard.

Do not use a damaged or loose main plug or

power cord or power outlet.

There is a danger of electric shock or re

hazard.

Plug the power cord rmly into the power

outlet and AC adapter.

Failure to do so may cause re hazard.

Do not unplug the power cord by pulling

the cable only.

If the cord is damaged, it may cause electric

shock.

Do not bend the power cord excessively or

do not place a heavy object over the power

cord. It is especially important to keep the

power cord out of reach of infants and pets.

If the cord is damaged, it may cause electric

shock or re.

Power Related

The power plug and wall outlet gures may dier

depending on the country specications and the product

model.

Do not touch the main plug or power cord

with wet hands.

There is a danger of electric shock.

Do not exceed the standard capacity

(voltage/current) of a multiplug or power

outlet extension when using it for the

product.

There is a danger of electric shock or re

hazard.

Safety Precautions

Warning

Failure to follow instructions marked with this symbol may

cause personal injury and even fatality.

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Getting Started

Connect the power cord to an outlet or

multiple power plug (extended cable) with

a ground terminal.

Failure to do so may result in electric shock.

If water or another substance enters

the power input jack, AC adapter or the

computer, disconnect the power cord and

contact the service center.

If the notebook computer has an external

type (removable) battery, separate the

battery also.

Damage to the device within the computer

may cause electric shock or re hazard.

Keep the power cord or outlet clean so that

they are not covered with dust.

Failure to do so may result in re.

AC Adapter Usage Precautions

Connect the power cord to the AC adapter

rmly.

Otherwise, there is a danger of re due to an

incomplete contact.

Use only the AC adapter supplied with the

product.

Using another adapter may cause the screen to

icker.

Do not place heavy objects or step onto

the power cord or AC adapter to avoid

damaging the power cord or AC adapter.

If the cord is damaged, there is a danger of

electric shock or re.

Warning

Failure to follow instructions marked with this symbol may

cause personal injury and even fatality.

Safety Precautions

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