Samsung NP-N128 User Manual

3ContentsChapter 1. Getting StartedCautions Regarding OS Support 6Before You Start 7Safety Precautions 9Proper Posture During Computer Use 20Impor

12Battery Usage RelatedKeep the battery out of the reach of infants and pets, as they could put the battery into their mouths.There is a danger of ele

13Disconnect all cables connected to the computer before cleaning it. If you are cleaning a notebook computer, remove the battery.There is a danger of

14If the computer is broken or dropped, disconnect the power cord and contact a service center for a safety check.Using a damaged computer may result

15When carrying the notebook computer with other items, such as the adapter, mouse, books etc, take care not to press anything against the notebook co

16Battery Usage RelatedDispose of worn-out batteries properly. There is a danger of re or explosion. The battery disposal method may differ depen

17Usage RelatedDo not place a candle, light cigar, etc. over or on the product.There is a danger of re.Use a wall outlet or multi-plug with a groundi

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19Cautions on Preventing Data Loss (Hard Disk Management)Take care not to damage the data on a hard disk drive. A hard disk drive is so sensitive to

20Proper Posture During Computer UseMaintaining a proper posture during computer use is very important to prevent physical harm.The following instruct

21Eye PositionKeep the monitor or LCD away from your eyes by at least 50cm.50cm Adjust the height of the monitor and the LCD screen so that its top

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22Volume Control (Headphones and Speakers)Check your volume rst to listen to music.Check your volume!! Check if the volume is too loud before using

23Important Safety InformationSafety InstructionsYour system is designed and tested to meet the latest standards for safety of information technology

24Care During Use Do not walk on the power cord or allow anything to rest on it. Do not spill anything on the system. The best way to avoid spills

25Battery DisposalDo not put rechargeable batteries or products powered by non-removable rechargeable batteries in the garbage.Contact the Samsung Hel

26Connect and Disconnect the AC adapterThe socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.Do not unplug the power

27Regulatory Compliance StatementsWireless Guidance(If tted with 2.4G band or 5G band) Low power, Radio LAN type devices (radio frequency (RF) wirele

28 Radio frequency wireless communication can interfere with equipment on commercial aircraft. Current aviation regulations require wireless devices

29United States of AmericaUSA and Canada Safety Requirements and NoticesDo not touch or move antenna while the unit is transmitting or receiving.Do no

30Unintentional Emitter per FCC Part 15This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:(1) th

31Intentional emitter per FCC Part 15(If tted with 2.4G band or 5G band) Low power, Radio LAN type devices (radio frequency (RF) wireless communicati

5Chapter 1.Getting StartedCautions Regarding OS Support 6Before You Start 7Safety Precautions 9Proper Posture During Computer Use 20Important Safe

32FCC Part 68 (If tted with a modem device.)This equipment compiles with part of the FCC rules. On the back of this equipment is a label that contai

33Unintentional Emitter per ICES-003This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set

34Telecommunications per DOC notice (for products tted with an IC-compliant modem)The Industry Canada label identies certied equipment. This certi

35European Union CE Marking and Compliance NoticesProducts intended for sale within the European Union are marked with the Conformité Européene (CE) M

36European Radio Approval Information (for products tted with EU-approved radio devices)This Product is a Notebook computer; low power, Radio LAN typ

37EU R&TTE Compliance StatementsČesky [Czech]Samsung tímto prohlašuje, že tento Notebook PC je ve shodě se základními požadavky a dalšími příslušn

38Magyar [Hungarian]Alulírott, Samsung nyilatkozom, hogy a Notebook PC megfelel a vonatkozó alapvetõ követelményeknek és az 1999/5/EC irányelv egyéb e

39European Economic Area RestrictionsLocal Restriction of 802.11b/802.11g Radio Usage[Note to integrator: The following statements on local restrictio

40European Telecommunication Information (for products tted with EU-approved modems)Marking by the symbol indicates compliance of this equipment to

41WEEE SYMBOL INFORMATION Correct disposal of this product (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment)(Applicable in the European Union and other E

6Cautions Regarding OS Supportz Windows is neither installed nor supplied with this computer. x Therefore, customers should purchase a Windows XP

42Basic ItemsThe items included in the package may vary depending on your selection of the optional items. Some items may be replaced with similar pro

43Front ViewOverviewBefore You Start! Optional items may be changed or may not be provided depending on the computer model. The actual color and a

44Status Indicators4 5132(N128) (N138)1Caps LockThis turns on when the Caps Lock key is pressed allowing capital letters to be typed without holding t

45Right View1USB Port You can connect USB devices to the USB port such as a keyboard/mouse, digital camera, etc.2Security Lock Port You can connect a

46Left View1Wired LAN Port Connect the Ethernet cable to this port. 2Monitor Port A port used to connect a monitor, TV or projector supporting a 15pin

47Back ViewBottom View1BatteryThis is a Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery that supplies power to the computer.1(N128) (N138)1Battery LatchesThe latch u

48Turn on the computerAttaching the Battery1 Battery preparation.2 Attaching the Battery.Connect the AC adapter1 Connect the AC adapter.2 Connect

49Turn on the computerCharge the battery fully when using the computer for the rst time.1 Lift up the LCD panel.2 Slide the Power Switch to turn th

50Using Sleep ModeYou can use the Sleep mode after installing Windows XP.Sleep mode enables switching the computer to Standby mode in order to minimiz

51Chapter 2.Using the computerKeyboard 52Touchpad 55CD Drive (ODD, Optional) 56Connecting the CD Drive 56Inserting and Ejecting a CD 57Multi Card

7Before You StartBefore reading the User Guide, rst check the following information.Safety Precaution NotationsIcon Notation DescriptionWarningFailin

52KeyboardShortcut key functions and procedures are discussed in the following sections. The keyboard is supplied according to the corresponding cou

53Fn+ Name FunctionEasy SpeedUp ManagerYou can select operation mode when you need maximum system performance or low-noise/low power consumption with

54Screen Brightness ControlTo adjust the LCD brightness press the Fn + key combination or the Fn + key combination.The changed screen brightness i

55TouchpadThe touchpad provides the same function as a mouse and the left and right buttons of the touchpad plays the role of the left and right butto

56CD Drive (ODD, Optional)An optical disk drive is optional and may differ depending on your computer model. For detailed specications, refer to the

57Inserting and Ejecting a CD1 Press the Eject button of the CD drive.2 When the CD tray opens, insert a CD or DVD and push the tray in until it cli

58Multi Card SlotUsing the multi card slot, you can read and write data to a SDHC, MMC and SD card.You can use a card as a removable disk and convenie

59Using a Mini SD snd RS-MMCSince the above cards are too small, you cannot insert the cards into the slot directly.Insert the card into the dedicated

60Adjusting the VolumeYou can adjust the volume using the keyboard and the volume control program.Adjusting the Volume using the KeyboardPress the Fn

Chapter 3.Settings and UpgradeLCD Brightness Control 62BIOS Setup 63Entering the BIOS Setup 63The BIOS Setup Screen 64Setting a Boot Password 66C

8Performance Restrictionsz Online games and some games (2D,3D) may not be supported and Full HD video and some high bit rate HD video playback may

62LCD Brightness ControlYou can adjust the LCD brightness in 8 levels.Controlling the Brightness Using the KeyboardAdjust the LCD brightness by pressi

63BIOS SetupThe BIOS Setup enables you to congure your computer hardware according to your needs.Before You Start! Use the BIOS setup to dene a bo

643 After a moment, the BIOS setup screen appears.The items in the BIOS setup may differ depending on the product.The BIOS Setup ScreenMenu Descripti

65System Setup KeysIn the Setup, you have to use the keyboard.F1 Press to view the Setup Help.Up & Down Keys Press to move up and down.F5/F6 Press

66Setting a Supervisor PasswordA Supervisor Password is required to turn the computer on or to start the System Setup.When setting a Supervisor Passwo

67Before conguring a user password, a supervisor password must have been congured. Deactivating the supervisor password also deactivates the user pa

68[Boot priority order] 1. USB CD : N/A 2. IDE HDD : XXXXXXXX 3. PCI BEV : N/A 4. USB FDD : N/A 5. USB KEY : N/A 6. US

69Upgrading MemoryA memory is installed in the memory slot at the bottom of this computer. The procedures to replace the memory are described below.Be

703 Insert a new memory module into the memory slot at an angle of approximately 30 degrees aligning it to the angle of the memory slot.4 Push the m

71BatteryPlease refer to the following instructions when running the computer on battery power without connecting the AC power.A Lithium-Ion smart bat

9Installation RelatedDo not install the product in places exposed to humidity such as bathrooms.There is a danger of electric shock. Use the product w

723 To install the battery again, slide the battery into the system. The battery latches move inwards and x the battery automatically.Check if the b

73Battery Usage Time InformationA battery is an expendable supply, so when using it over a long time, the capacity/battery life is shortened. If the b

743 Move to the Boot > Smart Battery Calibration item using the direction keys and press <Enter>.4 Highlight Yes in the Battery Calibration

75Using the Security Lock PortYou can connect a Kensington lock to the Security Lock port to prevent your computer from being stolen when you have to

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Chapter 4.AppendixProduct Specications 78

78Product SpecicationsThe system specications may differ depending on the derived models. For detailed system specications, refer to the product ca

79Registered TrademarksSamsung is a registered trademark of Samsung Co., Ltd.Intel, ATOM/Pentium/Celeron are registered trademarks of the Intel Corpor

10 Power RelatedThe power plug and wall outlet gures may differ depending on the country specications and the product model.Do not touch the main pl

11Connect the power cord to the AC adapter rmly.Otherwise, there is a danger of re due to an incomplete contact.Do not place heavy objects or step o