Samsung R523 User manual

User Guide

SAMSUNG R523/R423

Contents

Chapter 1. Getting Started

Cautions Regarding OS Support 6

Before You Start 7

Safety Precautions 9

Proper Posture During Computer Use 21

Important Safety Information 24

Replacement Parts and Accessories 26

Regulatory Compliance Statements 28

WEEE SYMBOL INFORMATION 42

Basic Items 43

Overview 44

Front View 44

Status Indicators 45

Right View 46

Left View 47

Back View 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 59

CD Drive (ODD, Optional) 60

Inserting and Ejecting a CD 60

Multi Card Slot (Optional) 61

Adjusting the Volume 63

Chapter 3. Settings and

Upgrade

LCD Brightness Control 66

BIOS Setup 67

Entering the BIOS Setup 67

The BIOS Setup Screen 68

Setting a Boot Password 70

Changing the Boot Priority 72

Upgrading Memory 73

Battery 76

Installing/Removing the Battery 76

Charging the Battery 77

Measuring the Remaining Battery

Charge 78

Extending the Battery Usage Time 78

Using the Security Lock Port 80

Chapter 4. Appendix

Product Specications 82

Chapter 1.

Getting Started

Cautions Regarding OS Support 6

Before You Start 7

Safety Precautions 9

Proper Posture During Computer Use 21

Important Safety Information 24

Replacement Parts and Accessories 26

Regulatory Compliance Statements 28

WEEE SYMBOL INFORMATION 42

Basic Items 43

Overview 44

Front View 44

Status Indicators 45

Right View 46

Left View 47

Back View 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 7/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

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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. 2009

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 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)

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 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.

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.

Warning

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

NP Ver 2.3

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 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.

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.

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.

Warning

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

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