Samsung NP-R518 User Manual

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Page 1 - User Guide

User GuideSAMSUNG R518

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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

Page 3 - Contents

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

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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

Page 5 - Getting Started

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

Page 6 - Cautions Regarding OS Support

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

Page 7 - Before You Start

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

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

Page 9 - Safety Precautions

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

Page 10 - Warning

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

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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 t

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

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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

Page 16 - Caution

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

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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

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

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

Page 20 - Proper Posture

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

Page 21 - Hand Position

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

Page 22 - Use Time (Break Time)

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

Page 23 - Important Safety Information

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

Page 24 - Care During Use

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

Page 25 - Laser Safety

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

Page 26 - Power Cord Requirements

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

Page 27 - Wireless Guidance

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

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

Page 29 - United States of America

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

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

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

Page 32 - FCC Part 68

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

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

Page 35 - European Union

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

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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

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

Page 38 - Restrictions

43Status Indicators12 3 4 5 6 71Num LockThis turns on when the Num Lock key is pressed and numeric keypad is activated.2Caps LockThis turns on when th

Page 39 - EU-approved modems)

44Right View1 2 31Modem Port (Optional)A port to which a telephone cable is connected to in order to dial up to the Internet.2CD Drive(ODD) (Option

Page 40 - WEEE SYMBOL INFORMATION

45Left View2134 6 7 8 95 101Security Lock Port You can connect a Kensington lock to the Security Lock Port to prevent the computer from being stolen.

Page 41 - Basic Items

46Back ViewBottom View1 21BatteryThis is a Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery that supplies power to the computer. 2Fan VentsThe internal heat of the co

Page 42 - Overview

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

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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 th

Page 44 - Right View

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

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

Page 47 - Turn on the computer

51Chapter 2.Using the computerKeyboard 52Touchpad 55CD Drive (ODD, Optional) 56Inserting and Ejecting a CD 56Multi Card Slot 58ExpressCard Slot

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

Page 49 - Using Sleep Mode

53Fn+ Name FunctionMuteYou can turn the sound on or off after installing Windows XP or Windows Vista.Samsung Magic DoctorSystem diagnosis, recovery an

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

Page 51 - Using the

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

Page 52 - Keyboard

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

Page 53 - SpeedUp

572 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

Page 54 - Other Function Keys

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

Page 55 - Touchpad

59To remove a memory cardTake hold of the end of the card and remove the card.To format a memory cardWhen using a memory card for the rst time, you m

Page 56 - CD Drive (ODD, Optional)

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

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60ExpressCard SlotYou can only use it after installing Windows XP or Windows Vista.You can use Express cards using this slot.The ExpressCard slot can

Page 58 - Multi Card Slot

61Adjusting the VolumeYou can adjust the volume using the keyboard and the volume control program.Adjusting the Volume using the KeyboardPress the Fn

Page 60 - ExpressCard Slot

Chapter 3.Settings and UpgradeLCD Brightness Control 64BIOS Setup 65Entering the BIOS Setup 65The BIOS Setup Screen 66Setting a Boot Password 68C

Page 61 - Adjusting the Volume

64LCD Brightness ControlYou can adjust the LCD brightness in 8 levels.Before You Start!The LCD brightness is the brightest (Level 8) when the computer

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65BIOS 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

Page 63 - Settings and

66The BIOS Setup ScreenSetup MenuSetup ItemsHelpHelp for the selected item appears automatically.Setup Menu DescriptionMainUsed to change the basic sy

Page 64 - LCD Brightness Control

67System 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

Page 65 - BIOS Setup

68Setting a Supervisor PasswordA Supervisor Password is required to turn the computer on or to start the System Setup.When setting a Supervisor Passwo

Page 66 - The BIOS Setup Screen

69Before conguring a user password, a supervisor password must have been congured. Deactivating the supervisor password also deactivates the user pa

Page 67 - System Setup Keys

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

Page 68 - Setting a Boot Password

70Changing 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

Page 69 - Deactivating the Password

71Upgrading MemoryOne or more memory modules are installed on the computer.There are 2 memory slots and users can replace the installed memory or add

Page 70 - Changing the Boot Priority

723 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

Page 71 - Upgrading Memory

73BatteryPlease refer to the following instructions when running the computer on battery power without connecting the AC power.A Lithium-Ion smart bat

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743 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

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75To view on the batterySeparate the battery and press the PUSH button inside the battery. The remaining battery charge (%) will be displayed.Battery

Page 74 - Battery Charge

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

Page 75 - Extending the Battery Usage

77Using 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

Page 77 - Using the Security Lock Port

Chapter 4.AppendixProduct Specications 80

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

Page 79 - Appendix

80Product SpecicationsThe system specications may differ depending on the derived models. For detailed system specications, refer to the product ca

Page 80 - Product Specications

81Registered TrademarksSamsung is a registered trademark of Samsung Co., Ltd.Intel, ATOM/Pentium/Celeron are registered trademarks of the Intel Corpor

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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

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