Samsung NP-R580E User Manual

Chapter 1.Getting StartedProduct Features 2Before You Start 3Contents 6Safety Precautions 7Proper Posture During Computer Use 21Important Safet

10Do 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

100 System Software function You can back up the System Software saved on the hard disk to another hard disk drive or DVD, and reinstall part or all

101Restore FunctionNot only can you use Samsung Recovery Solution when Windows is running, but also when you are unable to boot up into Windows. Let’s

102Restoring the computerRestore is a function that enables restoring the computer to a saved point when the computer was purchased or a user-saved po

103 3-1 If you have selected Basic Restore: In the Basic Restore screen, click the Next button. The system will be restarted. 3-2 If you have s

104Backup FunctionComplete Backup/RestoreA Complete Backup saves the complete image of the C drive onto another drive or DVD. A Complete Restore resto

1056 The Complete Backup begins. If multiple DVDs are required, the expected number of DVDs is displayed in the progress screen. Whenever burning a D

1066 When the ‘Restart the System’ message appears after the restoration is complete, click OK to restart the system. The Complete Restore has been c

107 Data Restore1 – When backing up onto DVD Turn the computer on and insert the backup DVD into the DVD drive. – When backing up to another dri

108System Software FunctionUsing System SoftwareThe System Software function is a function that enables you to reinstall device drivers and System Sof

109 System Software Backup1 Click Start > All Programs > Samsung > Samsung Recovery Solution > Samsung Recovery Solution.2 When the ini

11 Do not use the computer in a badly ventilated location such as on bedding, on a pillow or cushion, etc, and do not use it in a location such as roo

110Reinstalling in Windows1 Insert the SYSTEM RECOVERY MEDIA into the DVD drive.2 When the AutoPlay window appears, select Run setup.exe and click A

1113 If the Select Windows Installation window appears, click Install Now. When the Select Update window appears, click on the relevant item.Windows

112 For Windows 7/Vista, this screen may not appear depending on the version. Custom Select this option to Reinstall Windows. You have to reinsta

113Reinstalling when Windows does not startWhen Windows does not start, boot up with the SYSTEM RECOVERY MEDIA and from there you can reinstall Window

114Q & AThis section provides information on possible problems, solutions and other references for using the system. Since these descriptions ar

115Q The Windows Firewall setting according to the network location (for the Windows 7 operating system only)A Windows 7 allows different Windows r

116Q The LCD screen is too dark or too bright.A Turn the LCD backlight on or adjust the LCD brightness. Press Fn + to turn the LCD backlight on o

117Q The shortcut icons are not displayed on the screen even if I press the shortcut key.A The shortcut icons only appear when the Easy Display Manag

118Q How can I congure the sound for video or audio chatting?A Conguring the Realtek HD Audio Managerz Select Control Panel > Realtek HD Audio

119Q The <Wake On LAN> functionA <Wake On LAN> is a function that activates the system from Sleep mode when a signal (such as a ping or

12 Take care not to allow metal objects such as a key or clip to touch the battery terminal (metal parts).If a metal object touches the battery termin

120Q The Home Group function (for the Windows 7 operating system only)A Home Group is a function that enables connecting all the computers at home a

121Q I cannot nd an AP.A Verify whether the Wireless LAN LED is on. If it is turned off, turn it on by pressing the Wireless LAN On/Off button (Fn

122Q I cannot connect to the AP. Check the Computer SettingsA1 Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > Windows Mobile Center and check

123  When several APs are present simultaneously, check the channel settings for each AP. When different APs are using nearby channels, interference

124Q During the wireless Ad-Hoc network operation, the AP (Access Point) is intermittently not found.A This problem occurs intermittently during the

125Game and Program RelatedWindows may not provide some functions properly when performing some applications especially games, or may cause a problem

126Q How to view the Bluetooth help information.A Press the Windows + F1 key combination to launch Windows Help and search for Bluetooth related ite

Chapter 5.AppendixProduct Speci cations 128Glossary 130Index 133Bremen_R530_V7_eng.indb 127 2011-04-27 오후 5:30:10

128Product SpecicationsThe system specications may differ depending on the derived models. For detailed system specications, refer to the product c

129Registered TrademarksSamsung is a registered trademark of Samsung Co., Ltd.Intel, Pentium/Celeron are registered trademarks of the Intel Corporatio

13Usage RelatedDisconnect all cables connected to the computer before cleaning it. If you are cleaning a notebook computer, remove the battery.There i

130GlossaryThe Glossary lists the terminologies used in this User Guide. For terminologies other than these, look in Windows Help.BackupA way to save

131FirewallA security system used to protect an internal network or intranet from external networksthrough an authentication procedure.Hibernation Mod

132Quick LaunchThis refers to a toolbar that can be congured so that you can launch a program such as Internet Explorer or display the Windows Deskto

133IndexBN7xx_RBN5xx_RBBattery 93Battery Calibration 96BIOS Setup 85Booting Priority 90CCD Drive / Recording 60Charge 94Click 55Connect / Outp

14Upgrade RelatedNever disassemble the power supply or AC adapter.There is a danger of electric shock.When removing the RTC (Real Time Clock) battery,

15Custody and Movement RelatedFollow the instructions for the relevant location (e.g. airplane, hospital, etc.) when using a wireless communication de

16 CautionFailing to follow instructions marked with this symbol may cause slight injury or damage to the product.Installation RelatedDo not block the

17 CautionFailing to follow instructions marked with this symbol may cause slight injury or damage to the product.Usage RelatedDo not place a candle,

18 CautionFailing to follow instructions marked with this symbol may cause slight injury or damage to the product. If the computer emits smoke, or the

19Upgrade 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

2Product FeaturesHigh-Performance Notebook Computer Intel Pentium /Core™2 Duo Processor and DDR 3/DDR 2 Memory (Optional) Wireless LAN (Optional)S

20Cautions 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

21Proper PostureAdjust the heights of desks and chairs appropriate to your height.The heights are to be adjusted so that your arm forms a right angle

22Eye 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

23Volume Control (Headphones and Speakers)Check your volume rst to listen to music.Check your volume!! Check if the volume is too loud before usi

24Safety InstructionsYour system is designed and tested to meet the latest standards for safety of information technology equipment. However, to ensur

25Care 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

26Battery DisposalDo not put rechargeable batteries or products powered by non-removable rechargeable batteries in the garbage.Contact the Samsung Hel

27Connect and Disconnect the AC adapterThe socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.Do not unplug the power

28Regulatory Compliance StatementsWireless Guidance(If tted with 2.4G band or 5G band) Low power, Radio LAN type devices (radio frequency (RF) wirele

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

3Before You StartBefore reading the User Guide, rst check the following information. Optional items, some devices and software referred to in the U

30USA and Canada Safety Requirements and NoticesDo not touch or move antenna while the unit is transmitting or receiving.Do not hold any component con

31Unintentional Emitter per FCC Part 15This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:(1) th

32Intentional 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

33FCC 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

34Unintentional Emitter per ICES-003This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set

35This transmitter must not be collocated or operate in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter except the installed Bluetooth transmitter.O

36European Union CE Marking and Compliance NoticesProducts intended for sale within the European Union are marked with the Conformité Européene (CE) M

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

38Slovensko[Slovenian]Samsung izjavlja, da je ta Notebook PC v skladu z bistvenimi zahtevami in ostalimi relevantnimi določili direktive 1999/5/ES.Slo

39GeneralEuropean standards dictate maximum radiated transmit power of 100 mW effective isotropic radiated power (EIRP) and the frequency range 2400 –

4Copyright© 2009 Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. owns the copyright of this manual. No part of this manual may be reproduce

40WEEE SYMBOL INFORMATION Correct Disposal of This Product (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment)(Applicable in the European Union and other E

41OverviewFront ViewBefore You Start! Optional items may be changed or may not be provided depending on the computer model. The actual color and a

42Status Indicators1Caps Lock This turns on when the Caps Lock key is pressed allowing capital letters to be typed without holding the Shift button do

43Right View1CD Drive(ODD) (Optional) Plays CD or DVD titles.Since an ODD(Optical Disk Drive) is optional, the installed drive depends on the computer

44Left ViewEither type A or B is provided depending on the model.► Type A Model1Security Lock Port You can connect a Kensington lock to the Security L

451Security Lock Port You can connect a Kensington lock to the Security Lock Port to prevent the computer from being stolen.2DC Jack A jack to connect

46Back View1Battery This is a Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery that supplies power to the computer.2Fan VentsThe internal heat of the computer is emit

47Bottom View1Battery Latches The latch used to remove or install the battery.2Memory Compartment CoverThe main memory is installed inside the cover.3

48Turning the Computer On and OffTurning the computer on1 Install the battery and connect the AC adapter.2 Lift the LCD panel up.3 Press the Power

49Turning the computer offSince the procedures to turn the computer off may differ depending on the installed operating system, please turn the comput

5Recovery Solution Representation (Optional)Q. What is a Recovery Area?A. – Samsung computers have an additional partition to recover computers o

Chapter 2.Using the computerKeyboard 51Touchpad 54Basic Touchpad Functions 55The Gesture Function of the Touchpad (Optional) 57Touchpad On/Off F

51Using the computerKeyboard 51Touchpad 54Basic Touchpad Functions 55The Gesture Function of the Touchpad (Optional) 57Touchpad On/Off Function 5

52Fn+ Name FunctionSamsung Support CenterSystem diagnosis, recovery and Internet consultation program, Samsung Support Center, will be launched. (Opti

53Screen Brightness ControlTo adjust the LCD brightness press the Fn + key combination or the Fn + key combination.The changed screen brightness i

54TouchpadThe 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

55Moving the cursor on the screenPlace your nger on the touchpad slightly and move your nger.The mouse cursor will move accordingly. Move your nger

56Drag FunctionDragging refers to moving an item to another place after selecting it.Press and hold down the left touchpad button over an item you wan

57The Gesture Function of the Touchpad (Optional) The Touchpad Gesture function may not be provided and the version of the function may differ depen

58The Scroll FunctionThis function is the same as the scroll area of the Touchpad. If you place two ngers over the Touchpad and move them up, down,

59Touchpad On/Off FunctionIf you want to use the mouse only without using the touchpad, you can turn the touchpad off.To lock the touchpad function, p

6ContentsChapter 1. Getting StartedProduct Features 2Before You Start 3Contents 6Safety Precautions 7Proper Posture During Computer Use 21Importa

60CD Drive (ODD, Optional)An optical disk drive is optional and may differ depending on your computer model. For detailed specications, refer to the

61Multi Card Slot (Optional)Using the multi card slot, you can read and write data to a SD card, SDHC card, MMC card.You can use a card as a removable

622 The card drive appears. Click Open folder and view les.If the window does not appear, click Start > Computer.If a window asking to scan and c

63To remove a memory cardTake hold of the end of the card and remove the card.To format a memory cardWhen using the memory card for the rst time, you

64To insert a card1 Insert a card into the slot on the side of the computer.2 If you insert a card into the slot, Windows recognizes the card automa

65Connecting a monitor / TVUsing an external display device is useful when you are giving a presentation or watching a video or movie through your mon

66Connecting to the HDMI port (Optional)Connect the computer to the HDMI port of the monitor or TV using a HDMI cable. When connecting the computer

67Switching the Display Device using the Shortcut KeyPress the Fn + key combination once. Then the Easy Display Manager screen appears in which you

68Setting up HDMI TV video (Optional)If the Desktop screen displayed on the TV does not t to the TV screen, congure it as follows depending on the g

69 For Intel graphics cardsEither type A or B is provided depending on the model.► [Type A Model]1 Right-click over the Desktop and select Graphics

7Installation RelatedDo not install the product in places exposed to humidity such as a bathrooms.There is a danger of electric shock. Use the product

70 For ATI graphics cards1 Right-click over the Desktop and select ATI Catalyst Control Center > Advanced and click Next.2 In the Graphics wind

71Setting up HDMI TV audio (Optional)You can congure the sound of the computer to be played through the HDMI TV. You have to congure the sound devic

72Selecting Dual ViewCheck if the external display device is properly connected and follow the instructions below.1 Click the Start > Control Pane

733 When notebook LCD is set as the main device, the 1 digit is displayed over it and the 2 digit is displayed over the auxiliary display device. Now

74Adjusting the Volume using the KeyboardPress the Fn + key combination or Fn + key combination to adjust the volume.Press the Fn + key combinat

753 Check if the microphone is set as the default recording device.If this is the case, it is already set as the default device. If not, right-click

761 Connect a LAN cable to the computer’s LAN port.2 ▶ For Windows 7 Click Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sha

774 Select Internet Protocol Version 4(TCP/IPv4) from the list of Network Components and click Properties. The Network Component name may differ de

78Using both DHCP and a xed IP simultaneouslyUsing the Alternate Conguration, you can set both automatic and xed IP addresses and then you can sele

79Wireless Network (Optional)A wireless network (Wireless LAN) environment is a network environment that enables communicating between multiple comput

8Power RelatedDo 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

802 Click Connect.If a network key is set for the AP, enter the network key and then click Connect.For the network key, please ask your network admin

813 When Connected to the AP is displayed, click the Close button.You can access the network.Checking the network connection statusMove the mouse poi

Chapter 3.Settings and UpgradeLCD Brightness Control 83BIOS Setup 84Entering the BIOS Setup 84The BIOS Setup Screen 85Setting a Boot Password 8

83Settings and UpgradeLCD Brightness Control 83BIOS Setup 84Entering the BIOS Setup 84The BIOS Setup Screen 85Setting a Boot Password 87Changing

84BIOS 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

85The BIOS Setup ScreenEither type A or B is provided depending on the model.Setup Menu DescriptionMainUsed to change the basic system and environment

86System 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

87Setting a Supervisor PasswordA Supervisor Password is required to turn the computer on or to start the System Setup.When setting a Supervisor Passwo

88Setting a User PasswordUsers can start the system with a user password, but cannot enter the System Setup. By doing this, you can prevent other user

891 Select the Boot menu in the BIOS Setup.2 Press <Enter> on the Boot Device Priority item.3 Press the down key (↓) to move to the AHCI HDD

9Do not bend the power cord excessively or do not place a heavy object over the power cord. It is especially important to keep the power cord out of r

90Upgrading MemoryOne or more memory modules are installed on the computer.There are 2 memory slots and users can replace the installed memory or add

913 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

921 Shutdown the system, close the LCD panel and place the computer upside down on a at surface.2 Pull the two battery latches outwards , then rem

933 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

94Measuring the Remaining Battery ChargeYou can view the battery charge status by completing the following procedures.To use the shortcut key to viewP

95Extending the Battery Usage TimeDecreasing the LCD BrightnessPress the Fn + keys on the keyboard to decrease the LCD brightness to extend the batt

96Using the Security Lock Port You can connect a Kensington lock to the Security Lock port to prevent your computer from being stolen when you have to

Chapter 4.TroubleshootingUsing Samsung Recovery Solution (Optional) 98Samsung Recovery Solution Functions 98Restore Function 101Backup Function

98Using Samsung Recovery Solution (Optional)Samsung Recovery Solution is a program that can backup your hard disk and restores it later when a problem

99 Restore Function Using this function, you can easily restore your computer to a previous, stable state when your computer no longer works properl