Samsung NP-Q45 User Manual

User Guide Q45/Q46

9Do not place any container lled with water or chemicals over or near the computer.Ifwaterorchemicalsenterthecomputer,thismaycausereorel

99File TransmissionYoucanexchangelesbetweentwoBluetoothdevices.YoucanexchangeleswithanotherBluetoothdevicesuchasanothercomputer,c

100Using BluetoothTheprocedurestoexchangelesbetweencomputerssupportingBluetoothandtouseotherBluetoothdevicesaredescribedbelow.Using

1015 EnterthePINinthedevicePINeldandclicktheNextbutton.NoteForpairing,aPINisrequired.SinceaPINisprovidedbytheheadsetmanufa

1023 SelectacomputertosendtheletoandclicktheOK button.4 EnteraPINintheBluetoothPINCodeeldandclickthe Nextbutton. NoteThe B

Chapter 5.Using ApplicationsIntroducing Programs 104CyberLink PowerDVD (Optional) 107Samsung Update Plus (Optional) 109Play AVStation (Optional) 1

104Introducing ProgramsUsingthesoftwaresuppliedwiththeSamsungcomputer,youcaneasilyusefunctionsandtroubleshootproblems.Trytousetheso

105Multi Media Functions CyberLink PowerDVD ( ) (Optional)Tousethisprogram,youhavetoinstalltheprogrammanuallyusingtheadditionallysuppl

106Troubleshooting Functions SAMSUNG Magic Doctor ( )SAMSUNGMagicDoctoristroubleshootingsoftwareprovidedbySamsungComputerforsystemdiagno

1071 InsertaDVDtitleintotheDVDdrive. 2 SelectPowerDVDandclicktheOKbutton. Afteramoment,theDVDtitlewillplay.3 IftheDVDtitlei

108Note Detailed UsageFormoredetailedusage,clickStart > All Programs > Cyberlink DVD Suite > Power DVD > PowerDVD Help. DVD Region

10Shut down the computer and disconnect all cables before disassembling the computer. If there is a modem, disconnect the phone line. If you are using

109Samsung Update Plus (Optional)SamsungUpdatePlusissoftwarethatexaminesandupdatestheSamsungsoftwareanddriversinstalledonyourSamsung

1103 Ifthereareavailablesoftwareordriverupdatesforyourcomputer,theavailableupdateswillbelisted. Selecttherequiredupdatesfromthe

111Tolaunchtheprogram,clickStart > All Programs > Samsung > Play AVStation > Play AVStation.Alternatively,double-clickthePlayAVSt

112Note● What is EDI (Enhanced Digital Image)? EDI(EnhancedDigitalImage)isvisualqualityenhancementtechnologydevelopedbySamsungElectronics.

113Playing a Movie FileTheprocedurestoplayamovieleregisteredtotheMOVIELibraryaredescribedbelow.Fortheprocedurestoregisterlesto

114Adding Videos to the LibraryTheMovieLibraryisalibrarywithmovielestobeusedbyMovieStation.Theprocedurestoaddmovielessavedont

115Highlight / Chapter FunctionUsingtheHighlightfunction,youcanwatchahighlightedpart of a movie such as a sports or news item, etc. Using the

116Music StationLaunchPlayAVStationandclickMusic on the Station Bar.Playlist WindowMusic SearchVolume ControlMusic LibraryMusic TypeRepeat Settin

117Playing an Audio CDTheprocedurestoplayanaudioCDaredescribedbelow.1 InsertanaudioCDintotheCDdrive. 2 IftheAutoPlaywindowappear

118Playing a Music FileIfamusicleisregisteredtotheMusicLibrary,youcaneasilyplaythemusicle.Fortheprocedurestoregistertracksto

11CautionFailingtofollowinstructionsmarkedwiththissymbolmaycauseslightinjuryordamagetotheproduct.Installation Related Battery Usage Re

119Adding Music Files to the LibraryTheMusicLibraryisalibrarywithmusiclesusedbyMusicStation.Theprocedurestoaddmusiclessavedonth

120LaunchPlayAVStationandclickonPhoto on the Station Bar.Photo StationPhoto LibraryPhoto List and Thumbnail WindowBatch Edit ButtonSlideShow But

121Viewing an ImageTheprocedurestoviewimagesregisteredtothePhotoLibraryindividuallyandviaaSlideShowaredescribedbelow.Fortheprocedur

122Editing an ImageYou can change the shape of an image, edit an image orapplyspecialeffectstoanimage.Theimageeditingfunctionsaredescribed

123Adding Images to the LibraryThePhotoLibraryisalibrarywithimagelestobeusedbyPhotoStation.Theprocedurestoaddimagelessavedont

124AVStation Now (Optional)AVStationNowisamultimediaprogramthatenablesyoutoeasilyenjoypictures,musicandvideos.Start IfyoupresstheA

125Play Camera (Optional)PlayCameraisaprogramthatenablesuserstotakestillpicturesorrecordvideosusingthecamerainstalledonthecompute

Chapter 6.Settings and UpgradeLCD Brightness Control 127BIOS Setup 128EnteringtheBIOSSetup 128TheBIOSSetupScreen 130Setting a Boot Password

127Controlling the Brightness Using the KeyboardAdjusttheLCDbrightnessbypressingtheFn+( )keyortheFn+( )key.TheLCDbrightnesscancha

1281 Turn the computer on. 2 Whenthebootingscreen(SAMSUNGlogo)appears,presstheF2keytoentertheBIOSSetup.Entering the BIOS SetupBIOS Se

12Usage RelatedDo not place a candle, lighted cigar, etc. over or on the product.Thereisadangerofre.Make sure to have the product tested by a sa

1293 Afteramoment,theBIOSsetupscreenappears. TheitemsintheBIOSsetupmaydifferdependingontheproduct.Setup MenuSetup ItemsHelpHelpfo

130The BIOS Setup ScreenMenu DescriptionMain Usedtochangethebasicsystemandenvironmentsettings.Advanced Usedtocongureadvancedfunctionson

131System 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 Pre

132Setting a Supervisor PasswordASupervisorPasswordisrequiredtoturnthecomputeronortostarttheSystemSetup. WhensettingaSupervisorPass

133Setting a User PasswordUserscanstartthesystemwithauserpassword,butcannotentertheSystemSetup.Bydoingthis,youcanprevent other use

Boot Device PriorityBoot priority order:▼ IDE CD : xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx▼ IDE HDD : SAMSUNG xxxxxxx▼ USB KEY : Not Installed▼ USB CDROM : Not Installed▼

135Upgrading MemoryOneormorememorymodulesareinstalledonthecomputer.Thereare2memoryslots.Oneisinsidethemainboardandtheotherisat

1363 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memor

1371 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

138To view on the batterySeparatethebatteryandpressthePUSHbuttoninsidethebattery.Theremainingbatterycharge(%)willbedisplayed.NoteBat

13Upgrade 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

Extending the Battery Usage Time139Decreasing the LCD BrightnessPresstheFn+( )keysonthekeyboardtodecreasetheLCDbrightnesstoextendtheb

Samsung OptimizedThismodeisappropriatefornormalconditions.ItmaximizesthesystemperformancewhenthecomputerisrunningonACpowerwhilema

141Using the Battery Calibration FunctionWhencharging/dischargingthebatteryrepeatedlyforashorttimeonly,thebatteryusagetimemaybereduced

142Using the Security Lock Port YoucanconnectaKensingtonlocktotheSecurityLockporttopreventyourcomputerbeingstolenwhenyouhavetouse

Chapter 7.Windows Media CenterAbout Package Contents and the Program Guide 144Connecting and Setting Up Media Center 145OptionalDevices 145Using M

144About the Package ContentsThepackagecontentsofyourSamsungcomputermaydifferdependingonthecomputermodel.TheMediaCenterremotecontrol,

145Connecting and Setting Up Media CenterThebasicusageofMediaCenterforMicrosoftWindowsVistaHomePremiumisdescribedbelow. Before You Star

146TV Tuner CardUsingaTVtunercard,youcanwatchandrecordTVprograms.Somemodelshavebuilt-inTVtunercards.Thismanualdescribestheirusag

147Media Center SetupConnectallnecessarydevicesandsetupMediaCenter.YouhavetocompletethesettingstouseMediaCenter.1 Turn the computer

1484 IfyouhaveselectedCustomSetup,continuewiththesetupaccordingtotheSetupWizardinstructions.IftherearenoinstalledTVtunercards,

14Custody and Movement RelatedWhen moving the product, turn the power off and separate all connected cables rst.Theproductmightbedamagedorusers

149Start Screen Layout Before You Start!IfyouselectedRun Setup LaterintheMediaCenterstartscreenordidnotcompletetheSetupWizard,theSe

150Pictures + Videos: You can view pictures, images and videoles.Music:Youcanlistentomusicles,audioCDsandtheradio. TV + Movies : You ca

1513 IftheLibrarySetupscreenappears,selectAdd Folder to Watch.4 Specifythepathforthefolderaccordingtotheinstructions on the screen.

1524 Ifyouselectapicture,thepictureisdisplayedinfullscreen.YoucanviewanotherpicturebyusingthePlayControlbuttonsorthedirection

153Viewing Pictures and Videos Saved on Removable Media The procedures to view pictures, images and videos savedonremovablemediainMediaCenterar

154InMusicofMediaCenter,youcanplaymusiclesoraudioCDs.Inaddition,youcanripthetracksofanaudioCDontothecomputerandplaythem

1554 IftheRipCDwindowappears,clickYes. 5 RippingaCDbeginsbyshowingrotatingCDiconontherightsidethatindicatesrippingaCDisin

156Using PlaylistsYoucaneasilycreate,manageandplayaplaylistwithrippedmusicalbumsandmusiclesdownloadedfromtheInternet.1 LaunchMed

1576 SelectSave As Playlist,enteraplaylistnameandselectSave.Ifyouhavearemotecontrol,youcanenteranameusingthenumericbuttonson

158 Before You Start!TheTVfunctionisonlyavailablewhenaTVtunercardisinstalledonyourcomputer.TV + Movies MenusLive TV:Youcanwatchliv

15Proper 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

159Playing a DVD TheprocedurestowatchaDVDtitlearedescribedbelow.1 LaunchMediaCenter. 2 PresstheEjectbuttonoftheDVDdrivetoopen t

160Online MediaYoucanaccessmoreonlinecontentthroughOnlineMedia.OnlineMediaisaserviceprovidedbycontentprovidersviatheMediaCenter.Y

Chapter 8.AppendixUsing McAfee SecurityCenter (Optional) 162Using Samsung Magic Doctor (Optional) 163Reinstalling Software 165Q & A 167Display

162Using McAfee SecurityCenter (Optional)Acomputervirusisaprogramthatdamagescomputerlesandinformationsavedonacomputer.Acomputerisi

163Using Samsung Magic Doctor (Optional)MagicDoctoristroubleshootingsoftwareprovidedbySamsungComputer.Ausercandiagnosesystemproblemsvia

164Viewing My Computer InformationYoucanviewdetailedinformationaboutyourcomputerinSamsungMagicDoctor.Clickontheiconintheshapeofamo

165Reinstalling SoftwareYoucanreinstallsoftwareusingtheSystemSoftwareMedia,whenadevicedriverorcomputerapplicationisnotworkingproper

166StandardInstallationIfyouselectthisoption,programsnotcurrentlyinstalledonthecomputerarelisted.MinimumInstallationIfyouselectt

167Q & AThissectionprovidesinformationonpossibleproblems,solutionsandotherreferencesforusingthesystem.Q The LCD screen is too dark

168Q 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

16Eye PositionKeep the monitor or LCD away from your eyes by at least 50cm.  AdjusttheheightofthemonitorandtheLCDscreensothatitstopheig

169Q When you are unable to make a call when using a switchboardA Ingeneral,thedialtoneofaswitchboardoradigitalphoneswitchingsystemisn

170Q How can I receive a FAX in Sleep mode (Standby Mode)?A ToreceiveaFAXwhenthecomputerisinSleepMode(StandbyMode),thecomputermustbe

171Q 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

172Q The signal strength is excellent, but I cannot connect to the network.► Even if the signal strength is excellent, the network connection may not

173A2 Verifywhetherthesamenetworkkey(encryptionkey)hasbeenenteredforboththeAPandthecomputer.Thenetworkkeyisanencryptionkeyfo

174Q I cannot connect to a computer connected to the Ad-Hoc network.A1 CheckthesecuritysettingsandnetworknameofthewirelessAd-Hocnetwork.A2

175Game and Program RelatedWindowsVistamaynotprovidesomefunctionsproperlywhenperformingsomeapplicationsespeciallygames,ormaycauseapr

176BluetoothQ When no headset is found or cannot be connectedA1 Iftheheadsetisalreadyconnectedtoanotherdevice,youwillnotbeabletondth

177Q There is no sound or sound is intermittently interrupted after connecting a headsetA1 Ifyourheadsetisamono headset, check ifamonoheadset

178HD DVDQ Is it compatible with the existing CD/DVD formats?A AllBurning,PlaybackandAuthoringfunctionsaresupportedfortheCD/DVDformats.Q

17Volume Control (Headphones and Speakers)Check your volume rst to listen to music.  Checkifthevolumeistooloudbeforeusingheadphones.  It

179Blu-RayQ Is it compatible with the existing CD/DVD formats?A AllBurning,PlaybackandAuthoringfunctionsaresupportedfortheCD/DVDformats.Q

180OtherQ 4GB memory is not recognized by Windows correctly.A Thisisduetoalimitationin32bitoperatingsystemsthatexistsinnotebookcomputer

181About Intel Media Sharing Software (Only for some models)IntelMediaSharingSoftwareenablesuserstoaccess,downloadandplayallkindsofmedia

182Product SpecicationsThesystemspecicationsmaydifferdependingonthederivedmodels.Fordetailedsystemspecications,refertotheproductc

183Wireless LAN Specications (802.11a/b/g, 802.11n Card)Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Adapter Device The Name of the Registered Equipment:

184 Radio SpecicationsRF Band2.4GHz,5GHzSupported ChannelsChannelsallowedpercountry.DeviceTransceiverStandard Output Power5mWModulation Scheme

185Intel(R) Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN Device The Name of the Registered Equipment:SpecialLowPowerWirelessDeviceforWirelessDataCommunicati

186 Radio SpecicationsRF Band2.4GHz,5GHzSupported ChannelsChannelsallowedpercountry.DeviceTransceiverModulation Scheme11amode:OFDM11bmode:

187Wireless LAN Specications (802.11BG Card)Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945BG Network Adapter Device The Name of the Registered Equipment:SpecialLow

188 Radio SpecicationsRF Band2.4GHzSupported ChannelsChannelsallowedpercountry.DeviceTransceiverStandard Output Power5mWModulation Scheme11bmo

18Yoursystemisdesignedandtestedtomeetthelateststandardsforsafetyofinformationtechnologyequipment.However, to ensure safe use of this

189Registered TrademarksSamsungisaregisteredtrademarkofSamsungCo.,Ltd.SENSisaregisteredtrademarkofSamsungElectronicsCo.,Ltd.Intel,Pe

190GlossaryTheGlossaryliststheterminologiesusedinthisUserGuide.Forterminologiesotherthanthese,lookinWindowsHelp.BackupAwaytosave

191FirewallAsecuritysystemusedtoprotectaninternalnetworkorintranetfromexternalnetworksthrough an authentication procedure.Hibernation Mod

192Quick 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

193USB(UniversalSerialBus)ThisreferstoaserialinterfacestandarddevelopedtoreplacetheconventionalinterfacestandardssuchasSerialandP

194IndexAAVStationNow 124BBattery 137BatteryCalibration 141BIOSSetup 128Bluetooth 99BootingPriority 134CCDDrive/Recording 47Charge

195Contact SAMSUNG WORLD WIDE[U.S.A. / U.K.] Contact SAMSUNG WORLD WIDEIfyouhaveanycommentsorquestionsregardingaSamsungproducts,contactthe

196[ITALY] Contatta SAMSUNGSehaicommentiorichiestesuiprodottiSamsungcontattailnostroServizioClienti.Customer Care Center TEL Web SiteITALY

Chapter 1.Getting StartedProduct Features 2Before You Start 3Contents 5Safety Precautions 6Proper Posture During Computer Use 15Important Safety

19Care 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

20CautionDonotputrechargeablebatteriesorproductspoweredbynon-removablerechargeablebatteriesinthegarbage.ContacttheSamsungHelplinefor

21Thesocket-outletshallbeinstalledneartheequipmentandshallbeeasilyaccessible.Do not unplug the power cord out by pulling the cable only.Co

22Regulatory Compliance StatementsWireless GuidanceLowpower,RadioLANtypedevices(radiofrequency(RF)wirelesscommunicationdevices),operating

23Caution Radiofrequencywirelesscommunicationcaninterferewithequipmentoncommercialaircraft.Currentaviationregulationsrequirewirelessd

24USA and Canada Safety Requirements and NoticesDonottouchormoveantennawhiletheunitistransmittingor receiving.Donotholdanycomponentcon

25CautionThisequipmenthasbeentestedandfoundtocomplywiththelimitsforaClassBdigitaldevicepursuanttoPart15oftheFCCRules.Thesel

26CautionWirelessdevicesarenotuserserviceable.Donotmodifytheminanyway.Modicationtoawirelessdevicewillvoidtheauthorizationtouse

27Thisequipmentcannotbeusedonpubliccoinphoneserviceprovidedbythetelephonecompany.Connectiontopartylineserviceissubjecttostatet

28ThistransmittermustnotbecollocatedoroperateinconjunctionwithanyotherantennaortransmitterexcepttheinstalledBluetoothtransmitter.O

2High Performance Notebook Computer  IntelCore™2DuoProcessor*.DDRIIMemory  WirelessLAN*,Bluetooth*Easy-to-Use AV  PlayAVStationandAVStat

29European Union CE Marking and Compliance NoticesProductsintendedforsalewithintheEuropeanUnionaremarkedwiththeConformitéEuropéene(CE)M

30Translated Statements of Compliance[English]ThisproductfollowstheprovisionsoftheEuropeanDirec-tive1999/5/EC.[Danish]Detteprodukteriover

31GeneralEuropeanstandardsdictatemaximumradiatedtrans-mitpowerof100mWeffectiveisotropicradiatedpower(EIRP)andthefrequencyrange2400

32WEEE SYMBOL INFORMATIONCorrect Disposal of This Product (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) (Applicable in the European Union and other E

33Overview Before You Start! *Theitemsmarkedwiththissymbolareoptionalitemswhichmaybechangedormaynotbeprovideddependingonthecomp

344 Charge StatusThis shows the power source and the batterychargestatus.Green:Whenthebatteryisfullychargedorthebatteryisnotinstalled.A

35Right View1 Fan VentsTheinternalheatofthecomputerisemittedthroughtheseholes.Caution Iftheventsareblockedthecomputermayoverheat.A

36Left View1 Wired LAN Port*ConnecttheEthernetcabletothisport. p. 893 PC Card Slot*InstallthePCcardintothisslot.2 CD Drive(ODD)*Play

374 Security Lock PortYoucanconnectaKensingtonlocktotheSecurityLockPorttopreventthecomputerfrombeingstolen.Back View2 BatteryThisi

38Bottom View1 Battery LatchesThelatchusedtoremoveorinstallthebattery. p. 1373 Memory Compartment CoverThemainmemoryisinstalledinside

3Before You StartBeforereadingtheUserGuide,rstcheckthefollowinginformation.User Guide InformationThisproductissuppliedwithanInstallati

39Turning the Computer On and OffTurning the computer on Turning the computer off1 ClicktheStart ( )buttononthetaskbar. 2 Clickthe( )andcl

Chapter 2.Using the computerKeyboard 41Touchpad 44CD Drive 47InsertingandEjectingaCD 47BurningaCD 48HDDVD 49Blu-Ray 51Multi Card Slot 5

41KeyboardThekeyboardissuppliedaccordingtothecorrespondingcountry.Refertothekeyboardgureforthecorrespondingcountry.TheKeyboardimag

42Shortcut KeysYoucanusethefollowingfunctionsbypressingthekeysbelowwiththeFnkey.Fn+ Name FunctionREST (Sleep Mode)SwitchestoSleepmod

43Screen Brightness ControlToadjusttheLCDbrightnesspresstheFn+( )keycombinationortheFn+( )keycombination.Thechangedscreenbrightn

44TouchpadThe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

45Moving the cursor on the screenPlaceyourngeronthetouchpadslightlyandmoveyournger.Themousecursorwillmoveaccordingly.Moveyournge

46Drag 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

47CD DriveAnopticaldiskdriveisoptionalandmaydifferdependingonyourcomputermodel.Fordetailedspecications,refertothecatalogue. Befo

48IfyourcomputerhasawritableCDdrive,youcanwritedataontoaCDorDVDorburnanaudioCD.CyberLink DVD SuiteissuppliedwiththeSystem So

4Safety Precaution NotationsIcon Notation DescriptionWarningFailingtofollowinstructionsmarkedwiththissymbol,maycausepersonalinjuryandorf

49HD-DVDisanextgenerationstoragemediathatcansavemoredatathantheexistingDVDformat. YoucanrecordandplaybetterqualityHDmoviesth

50About HD DVDTheCyberLinkHDDVDSolutionprogramisprovidedsothatuserswithHD-DVDDrivescanconvenientlyandeasilyrecordmultimedialesan

51Blu-Rayisanextgenerationstoragemediathatcansaveapproximately5to10timesmoredatathantheexistingDVDformat.Youcanrecordandplay

52About Blu-RayTheCyberLinkBDSolution(hereafterCBDS)programisprovidedsothatuserswithBlu-RayDrivescanconvenientlyandeasilyrecordmul

53Multi Card SlotUsingthemulticardslot,youcanreadandwritedatatoaMemoryStick,MemoryStickPro,SDcard,MMC,MMCPlus,andxDcard.Youc

54To Insert and Use a Memory Card1 Insertacardintotheslotaccordingtothedirectionsprintedontheslot.2 Thecarddriveappears.ClickOpen

55To remove a memory card1 Pushthetipofthecardlightly. 2 Ifthecardpopsupwithaclickingsound,removethecard.To format a memory cardYou

56To insert a PC card1 InsertaPCcardintothePCcardslotonthesideofthe computer.2 Ifyouinsertacardintotheslot,Windowsrecognizest

57Connecting a MonitorUsinganexternaldisplaydeviceisusefulwhenyouaregivingapresentationorwatchingavideoormoviethroughyourmonitor.

58Adjusting the Volume using the KeyboardPresstheFn+( )keycombinationorFn+( )keycombinationtoadjustthevolume.PresstheFn+( )keyco

5ContentsChapter 1. Getting StartedProduct Features 2Before You Start 3Contents 5Safety Precautions 6Proper Posture During Computer Use 15Important

59Using SRSTheSRSfunctionenablesyoutoexperiencemorestereophonic sound using stereo speakers. 1 Right-clickovertheVolumeicon( )intheTa

60Using Digital Output (S/PDIF)Youcanenjoy5.1channelsurroundsoundbyusingtheHeadphone/S/PDIFjack. Before You Start!To listen to 5.1 channel

61Connecting 5.1 Channel Speakers 1 ConnecttheS/PDIFcabletotheS/PDIFjackandconnecttheotherendofthecabletothe5.1channelspeakersys

62Selecting Digital Output in the DVD Player Program.SincethesoundsettingissettoDigitalOutputbydefault,youdonotadditionallyneedtocon

Chapter 3.The screen shots used in this chapter may differ from actual screens depending on the Windows Vista version and model.Using Microsoft Window

64IntheWelcomeCenter,youcanviewbriefdescriptionsofWindowsVistafunctionsandrunthefunctionsdirectly.1 Click Start > Welcome Center.

65Help and SupportWindowsHelpandSupportprovidesinformationonWindowsbasicfunctionsandusages.ClickStart > Help and Support.Youcanndhe

66Windows Vista Screen LayoutDesktopIfyouturnthecomputeron,theDesktopscreenappears. Thedesktopistheworkingareaonthecomputer.Itconsi

671 Recycle BinYoucandropuselesslesandfoldershere.2 Shortcut IconsYoucanlaunchprogramsbyclickingtheshortcuticonsontheDesktop.3 S

68Start MenuThemenufromwhichyoucanlaunchprograms.ClickStart ( ).TheStartmenuappears.Alternatively,presstheWindowskey()onthekeyboar

6Installation Related Power RelatedDo not install the product in places exposed to humidity such as a bathrooms.Thereisadangerofelectricshock. U

69SearchEnablesuserstosearchforlesandfolders.ComputerShowsstoragedevicessuchasharddiskdrives,CD/DVDdrives,networkdrives,etc.Inadd

70Sidebar / GadgetSidebarisaverticalbarthatappearsatthesideoftheDesktop.AminiprogramcalledGadgetrunsovertheSidebarwhichshowsinf

71Adding a GadgetYoucanndagadgetintheGadget GalleryandaddittotheSidebar.1 Ifyouclickthe+atthetopoftheSidebar,theGadgetGall

72Exiting the Sidebar Right-clickontheSidebaricon( )intheSystemTraywiththeclockonthetaskbarandselect ExittoexittheSidebar.NoteCl

73WindowAwindowisthebasicframeforacomputeroperation.Asanexample,let’sseethelayoutofaPictures Window.ClickStart > Pictures.NoteT

741 Address Display LineShowsthelocationofthecurrentlyselectedfolderorle.2 Move ButtonYoucanmovetothepreviousornextpagebyclicking

Window View FunctionsNoteIfyouhavesetuptheAerofunction,youcanusethe window view functions.IfyouwanttousetheAerofunction,clickStart

Control PanelToolsforconguringWindowsarelocatedintheControlPanel.Opening the Control PanelClickStart > Control Panel.System and Maintena

User Accounts and Family SafetyYoucanchangetheuseraccountsettings,passwordsandconguretheParentalControlsfunction.Appearance and Personal

User AccountsUsingWindowsVistaUserAccounts,morethanoneusercaneasilysharethesamePC.Theprocedurestoaddanddeleteauseraccountandto

7If the power cord or power outlet makes a noise, disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet and contact a service center.Thereisadangerofele

Removing User AccountsNote Ifthereisonlyoneadministrator account for the computer,youcannotdeletetheadministrator account. Youcanonlyde

Changing the screen resolution and the colorTheresolutionreferstothenumberofpixelsdisplayedonthescreen.Whenincreasingtheresolution,the

Conguring the Start Menu Power Button ThePowerbuttonontheStartmenu( )performsvarious operations depending on the settings.1 ClickStart >

4 SelectapowerplanandclicktheOKbutton. Type DescriptionPower Button Image after Setting ChangeSleepSetsthecomputertoenterSleepmode.The

Phishing Filter Settings1 LaunchInternetExplorer. 2 SelectToolsfromthemenuandclickPhishing Filter > Phishing Filter Settings.Phishing Fi

843 TheInternetOptionswindowopens. LocatethePhishingFilteritemintheSettingseld.SelectTurn on automatic website checkingandclickthe

User control functionUsingthisfunction,youcancontrolthecontentyourchildrencanaccess.Youcandetermineforhowlongtheycanusethecomput

Using Activity ReportYoucanviewandevaluateyourchildren’sinternetaccessthroughtheActivityReport.1 OpentheUser Controls window referring

UsingWindowsMobileCenter,youcaneasilycongurecomputersettingssuchasthevolume,thewirelessnetworkconnectionsettings,thedisplaysetti

Chapter 4.Using the NetworkWired Network 89Wireless Network 92ConnectingtoaWirelessLAN 93Using the Easy Network Manager 94NetworkSettings 94

8Keep the battery out of the reach of infants and pets, as they could put the battery into their mouths. Thereisadangerofelectricshock or chokin

891 ConnectaLANcabletothecomputer’sLANport. 2 ClickStart > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center.3 Cl

905 SelectInternet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) from the NetworkingtabandclickProperties.Note TheLANdevicedrivermaydifferdependingonyo

91Using both DHCP and a xed IP simultaneouslyUsing the Alternate CongurationprovidingbyWindowsVista,youcansetbothautomaticandxedIPaddr

92Wireless NetworkAwireless network (Wireless LAN)environmentisa networkenvironment thatenablescommunicatingbetweenmultiplecomputersat

93Connecting to a Wireless LANIfthereisanAP,youcanconnecttotheInternetviatheAPusingtheWirelessLANconnectionmethodprovidedbyWindo

94Using the Easy Network ManagerEasyNetworkManagerisaprogramthathelpscongurethenetworksettings.EasyNetworkManagerprovidesthefollowing

955 SelectInternet Direct ConnectionandclicktheNextbutton.6 SelecttheLANdevice,setuptheIPaddressandclicktheNextbutton.7 ClickAdd

96Using in Another LocationByconguringthenetworksettings(IPaddress,printersetting,etc.)foreachlocation,youcanimmediatelyaccessthene

97Diagnosing the Network StatusYoucandiagnosethenetworkstateandndsolutionsforwhyyoucannotconnecttothenetwork.1 LaunchEasyNetworkM

981 ConnectthephonecabletotheModemport. Takecaretonotconnectadigitalphonelinetothemodemport.2 ConnecttotheInternetaccording