Samsung NX30 - Chapter 1: Getting Started; Introduction to the Computer

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Getting Started

This chapter provides

basic information

for using this computer.

System overview and

methods for general

use are provided.

Chapter 1

Main Page

Important Safety Information2
Safety Instructions2
Setting up Your System2
Care During Use3
Replacement Parts and Accessories3
Battery Disposal3
Laser Safety4
Power Cord Requirements4
General Requirements4
Regulatory Compliance Statements5
Wireless Guidance5
United States of America7
FCC Part8
European Union12
European Directives12
Using Your Documentation14
Information Icons14
Keyboard Conventions14
Touchpad Conventions15
Software User Documentation15
Introducing Your Computer16
Front View16
Getting Started16
Right View17
Left View17
Back View18
Bottom View18
Turning the Computer on and off25
To Turn on the Computer25
Using the Keyboard27
Using the Numeric Keypad28
Using Special Function Keys29
Using the Touchpad30
What Is Bluetooth33
Hot Keys33
Reading the Status Indicators35
Adjusting LCD Brightness36
Maintenance Instructions36
Adjusting the Volume37
Introducing Windows38
Understanding the Desktop38
Understanding the Start Menu39
Understanding a Window40
Help and Support Center41
Windows XP Tour41
Using the Computer42
Using the CD Drive42
Using the PCMCIA Card Slot50
To Insert a PCMCIA Card50
To Remove a PCMCIA Card51
Using Easybox54
Configuring Firewall55
Using Samsung Smart Screen56
Using Samsung Theme57
Connecting to the Internet58
Connecting with a Modem58
Using Samsung Network Manager61
Connecting to an Access Point (AP)65
Wireless Network Setup Using the Wireless LAN Setup Program73
Security Settings74
Using Network Services77
Sharing Files or Folders77
Sharing Printers79
Using Bluetooth (Optional)84
Installing the Bluetooth Software85
Connecting with Other Devices86
Transferring Files and Folders87
Connecting with a HID88
Synchronizing Personal Information89
Customizing Your Computer90
Using System Setup90
Starting System Setup91
Changing Booting Priority92
Setting the User Password93
Configuring the Password93
Setting the Supervisor Password93
Deactivating the Password94
Using External Display Devices97
Using Dual View to View Extended Screen98
System Management100
Using Power Management Options100
Using the Battery104
Ejecting and Attaching Battery104
Monitoring the Battery Charge105
Battery Calibration106
Upgrading Memory107
Removing the Memory Module107
Adding a Memory Module108
Using the Security Lock Port109
Tips for Using Your Computer110
Handling Spills111
Travelling with Your Computer111
Air Travel111
Storing the Computer for Long Periods112
Troubleshooting113
Frequently Asked Questions113
Questions and Answers114
Windows Related114
Display Related115
Modem Related117
Wired LAN Related120
Wireless LAN Related121
Games and Programs Related128
Security Center131
Restoring the System134
Creating a Restore Point134
Returning Your Computer to an Earlier Restore Point135
Undoing the Last Restoration136
Reinstalling Software137
Installing Drivers and Programs138
Reinstalling Windows XP139
System Specification143
X15 Plus Model144
Product Specification146
Radio Specifications146
Channel Allocation147
Hard Drive153
Using Windows 2000156
Getting Started158
Introducing the Computer159
Right View160
Left View160
Rear View161
Bottom View161
Changing Users169
Using the Touchpad Scroll Function171
Using the Keyboard172
Special Function Keys172
Status Indicators175
Adjusting the Lcd Brightness176
Adjusting the Volume177
Proper Seating Posture During Computer Use178
Work Habits178
Introducing Windows180
Windows XP Basics181
Document Operations186
Creating a New Document186
Saving a Document186
Opening a Document187
Printing a Document187
Using the Computer188
Using the CD-ROM Drive189
Using the Windows Media Player190
To Play an Audio CD191
To Write Data in CD192
To Enjoy Home Theater194
Your Computer194
Working with PCMCIA Cards196
Using Easybox198
Connecting to the Internet202
Connecting to the Internet Using a Modem204
Configuring the Network Environment Settings for Wired LAN Connections205
Using both DHCP and Static IP Simultaneously209
Access Point210
Connecting to an Access Point211
Wireless Network225
Using Bluetooth227
System Management234
Managing Power235
Using the Power Button236
Checking the Battery Charge Status238
Increasing Battery Life239
Using the Security Lock242
Traveling with the Computer243
Customizing Your Computer244
To Enter System Setup245
Using System Setup245
System Setup Menus246
System Setup Navigation Keys246
Configuring the Password247
Setting the Supervisor Password247
Configuring Resolution and Color Depth250
Checking for Viruses254
Recovering the Computer256
Game/Program Related277
System Specifications285
Wireless LAN Specifications288
Registered Trademarks290
Safety Instructions291
SAMSUNG Notebook Computer Global Warranty294

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