Samsung NP-Q428E User Manual

User Guide SAMSUNG P328/Q328/Q428/Q528

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

11Do 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

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

14Avoid direct sunlight when the computer is in an air-tight location such as inside a vehicle.There is a danger of a re hazard. The computer may ove

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

16 CautionFailing to follow instructions marked with this symbol may cause slight injury or damage to the product.Battery Usage RelatedDispose of wor

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

18Upgrade RelatedTake care when touching the product or parts.The device may be damaged or you may be injured.Take care not to throw or drop a compute

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 t

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

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

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

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

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

36EU R&TTE Compliance StatementsČesky[Czech]Samsung tímto prohlašuje, že tento Notebook PC je ve shodě se základními požadavky a dalšími příslušný

37Malti[Maltese]Hawnhekk, Samsung, jiddikjara li dan Notebook PC jikkonforma mal-ħtiāijiet essenzjali u ma provvedimenti oħrajn relevanti li hemm  d-

38European Economic Area RestrictionsLocal Restriction of 802.11b/802.11g Radio Usage[Note to integrator: The following statements on local restrictio

39European Telecommunication Information (for products tted with EU-approved modems)Marking by the symbol indicates compliance of this equipment to

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40WEEE SYMBOL INFORMATION Correct disposal of this product (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment)(Applicable in the European Union and other E

41Basic ItemsThe items included in the package may vary depending on your selection of the optional items. Some items may be replaced with similar pro

42Front ViewOverviewBefore You Start! Optional items may be changed or may not be provided depending on the computer model. The actual color and a

43Status Indicators1Caps LockThis turns on when the Caps Lock key is pressed allowing capital letters to be typed without holding the Shift button dow

44Right View1CD Drive(ODD) (Optional)Plays CD or DVD titles. Since an ODD(Optical Disk Drive) is optional, the installed drive depends on the computer

45Left View1DC Jack A jack to connect the AC adapter that supplies power to the computer. 2Fan VentsThe internal heat of the computer is emitted thro

46Back ViewBottom View1BatteryThis is a Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery that supplies power to the computer. 2Fan VentsThe internal heat of the compu

47Turn on the computerAttaching the Battery1 Battery preparation.2 Attaching the Battery.Connect the AC adapter1 Connect the AC adapter.2 Connect

48Turn on the computerCharge the battery fully when using the computer for the  rst time.1 Lift up the LCD panel.2 Press the Power button to turn t

49Using Sleep ModeYou can use the Sleep mode after installing Windows XP/Windows Vista/Windows 7.Sleep mode enables switching the computer to Standby

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

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51 Chapter 2.Using the computerKeyboard 52Touchpad 56CD Drive (ODD, Optional) 57Inserting and Ejecting a CD 57Multi Card Slot (Optional) 59Adjus

52KeyboardShortcut key functions and procedures are discussed in the following sections. The keyboard image may differ from the actual keyboard. 

53Fn+ Name FunctionBacklitYou can turn the LCD on or off after installing Windows XP/Windows Vista/Windows 7.MuteYou can turn the sound on or off afte

54Fn+ Name FunctionWireless networkTurns on or off wireless network device in a model equipped with wireless network device. You can only use this fun

55Screen Brightness ControlTo adjust the LCD brightness press the Fn + key combination or the Fn + key combination. The changed screen brightness

56TouchpadThe 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

57CD Drive (ODD, Optional)An optical disk drive is optional and may differ depending on your computer model. For detailed specications, refer to the

582 When the CD tray pops out, insert a CD or DVD until it clicks. 3 Push the CD tray inward until it clicks. The CD drive status indicator is turne

59Multi Card Slot (Optional)Using 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 a

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

60Using 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

61Adjusting 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 63BIOS Setup 64Entering the BIOS Setup 64The BIOS Setup Screen 65Setting a Boot Password 6

63LCD Brightness ControlYou can adjust the LCD brightness in 8 levels.Before You Start!The LCD brightness is the brightest (Level 8) when the computer

64BIOS 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

65The BIOS Setup ScreenSetup MenuSetup ItemsHelpHelp for the selected item appears automatically.Setup Menu DescriptionSysInfoThis is a description ab

66System Setup KeysIn the Setup, you have to use the keyboard.F1Press to view the Setup Help.Up & Down Keys Press to move up and down.F5/F6 Press

67Setting a Supervisor PasswordA Supervisor Password is required to turn the computer on or to start the System Setup.When setting a Supervisor Passwo

68Before conguring a user password, a supervisor password must have been congured. Deactivating the supervisor password also deactivates the user pa

69Changing the Boot PriorityThe default boot priority of your computer is the CD-ROM rst, then a removable device and then the hard disk drive in thi

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

70Upgrading MemoryOne or more memory modules are installed on the computer.There are 2 memory slots and users can replace the installed memory or add

713 Push the memory module down so that it is completely xed. If the memory does not t easily, push the memory module down while pulling the memory

72BatteryPlease refer to the following instructions when running the computer on battery power without connecting the AC power.A Lithium-Ion smart bat

733 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

74Battery 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

75Using the Battery Calibration FunctionWhen charging/discharging the battery repeatedly for a short time only, the battery usage time may be reduced

76Using 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 79

79Product SpecicationsThe system specications may differ depending on the derived models. For detailed system specications, refer to the product ca

8About the Product Capacity Representation StandardAbout HDD Capacity RepresentationThe capacity of the storage device (HDD, SSD) of the manufacturer

80Registered TrademarksSamsung is a registered trademark of Samsung Co., Ltd.Intel, Pentium/Celeron are registered trademarks of the Intel Corporation

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