Samsung R408 User manual

R408/R458

User Guide

Contents

Chapter 1. Getting Started

Cautions Regarding OS Support 6

Before You Start 7

Safety Precautions 9

Proper Posture During Computer Use 23

Important Safety Information 26

Replacement Parts and Accessories 28

Regulatory Compliance Statements 30

WEEE SYMBOL INFORMATION 42

Basic Items 43

Overview 44

Front View 44

Status Indicators 45

Right View 46

Left View 47

Back View

(R408, for Internal Graphics models only) 48

Back View

(R458, for External Graphics models only) 49

Bottom View 50

Turn on the computer 51

Attaching the Battery 51

Connect the AC adapter 51

Turn on the computer 52

Using Sleep Mode 53

Chapter 2. Using the computer

Keyboard 56

Touchpad 60

CD Drive (ODD, Optional) 61

Inserting and Ejecting a CD 61

Multi Card Slot 63

ExpressCard Slot 65

Adjusting the Volume 66

Chapter 3. Settings and Upgrade

LCD Brightness Control 68

BIOS Setup 69

Entering the BIOS Setup 69

The BIOS Setup Screen 70

Setting a Boot Password 72

Changing the Boot Priority 74

Upgrading Memory 75

Battery 77

Installing/Removing the Battery 77

Charging the Battery 78

Measuring the Remaining Battery Charge 78

Extending the Battery Usage Time 79

Using the Security Lock Port 80

Chapter 4. Appendix

Product Specications (R408) 82

Product Specications (R458) 83

Chapter 1.

Getting Started

Cautions Regarding OS Support 6

Before You Start 7

Safety Precautions 9

Proper Posture During Computer Use 23

Important Safety Information 26

Replacement Parts and Accessories 28

Regulatory Compliance Statements 30

WEEE SYMBOL INFORMATION 42

Basic Items 43

Overview 44

Front View 44

Status Indicators 45

Right Vie 46

Left View 47

Back View (R408, for Internal Graphics models only) 48

Back View (R458, for External Graphics models only) 49

Bottom View 50

Turn on the computer 51

Attaching the Battery 51

Connect the AC adapter 51

Turn on the computer 52

Using Sleep Mode 53

Cautions Regarding OS Support

zWindows is neither installed nor supplied with this computer.

xTherefore, customers should purchase a Windows XP or Windows Vista software license and install the

software. Do not install an illegal copy or a copy that has already been installed on another PC.

cFor the installation procedures and any issues with the operating systems or applications not supplied by

Samsung Computer, contact the corresponding software company.

vThe company will not provide a replacement or refund due to the reason x, c and if our service engineer

visits you due to this problem, a service charge will be applied.

Charge the battery fully when using the computer for the rst time.

Before You Start

Before reading the User Guide, rst check the following information.

Safety Precaution Notations

Icon Notation Description

Warning

Failing to follow instructions marked with this symbol, may cause personal

injury and or fatality.

Caution

Failing to follow instructions marked with this symbol, may cause slight

injury to yourself or damage your property.

Text Notations

Icon Notation Description

Before You Start

Content included in this section includes information required before using

a function.

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.

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., 2008

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.

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

difference 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.

About Memory Capacity Representation

The memory capacity reported in Windows is lesser 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) The actual

capacity of storage device can be checked in the Main menu of the BIOS Setup, accessible by pressing F2 key during

boot.

For further instructions on how to enter the BIOS Setup, refer to "BIOS Setup" in the User Guide.

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 suffocation.

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 for a long time

when it is on.

Exposing a part of your body to the

heat from the vent 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.

Safety Precautions

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 differ from actual product.

N/P Ver 1.4

Warning

Failing to follow instructions marked with this symbol may cause personal injury and even fatality.

Power Related

The power plug and wall outlet gures may differ depending on the country specications and the product model.

Do not touch the mains 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.

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

mains 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.

Failing to do so may cause re

hazard.

Do not unplug the power cord out

by pulling the cable only.

If the cord is damaged, it may

cause electric shock.

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