Samsung N640 Manuel d'utilisateur

Using Your Documentation 1Using Your DocumentationCongratulations on your purchase of a Notebook computer. Whether you are new to using a portable c

10 Using Your Computer for the First Time If you have left your computer in a hot place, let it cool down slowly to room temperature (with the LCD

100 Specifications Lithium-Ion Smart BatteryNormal Weight 0.99lb (450g)Nominal open circuit voltage 11.1 VDCCapacity, typical 5100 mAhr, 56.6whrCha

Abbreviations 101Abbreviations Your computer’s documentation uses the following abbreviations:A . . . . . . . . . AmperesAC . . . . . . . . Altern

102 Abbreviations Hz . . . . . . . . HertzIDE . . . . . . . Integrated drive electronics in . . . . . . . . . InchesI/O . . . . . . . . Input/ou

Abbreviations 103USB . . . . . . . Universal serial busV . . . . . . . . . VoltVAC . . . . . . Voltage alternating currentVCC . . . . . . Voltag

104 Glossary GlossaryAC adapterThe AC (or alternating current) adapter regulates current coming into your computer from the wall outlet. The curren

Glossary 105Cache memoryCache is very fast, zero-wait-state memory. Cache reduces the average time required for the microprocessor to get the data i

106 Glossary DPMSDisplay Power Management Signalling. Displays or monitors that comply with this can be managed by the Power Management features fo

Glossary 107MB(megabyte)1,024 kilobytes.Megabit1,048,576 bits or about 128 kilobytes.Operating systemA program that supervises the computer's o

108 Glossary Refresh rateThe refresh rate is the rate at which the image on the LCD screen is rewritten to the screen. A fast refresh rate helps ke

Recording the Computer Hardware Configuration 109Recording the Computer Hardware ConfigurationIn the spaces provided, write the System Setup program

Using Your Computer for the First Time 11Handling SpillsDo not spill anything on your computer. The best way to avoid spills is to avoid eating and

110 Recording the Computer Hardware Configuration ADVANCED MENUInstalled O/S: Other/WinNT4.0 Win95/Win98 APMWin98ACPI/Win2000Mouse Configuration:

Recording the Computer Hardware Configuration 111SECURITY MENUSet User passwordSet Supervisor PasswordPassword on boot: Enabled DisabledFixed disk b

iNoticesFirst edition No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, m

ii Important Safety InstructionRead all of these instructions, and save these instructions for later use.• Follow all warnings and instructions ma

iii• The battery should not be used to power other products.• Do not dispose of a used battery in a fire or incinerator, as an explosion may resu

iv Federal Communications Commission (FCC)This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions

vFederal Communications Commission (FCC) Part 68 StatementNote:This equipment compiles with part of the FCC rules. On the back of this equipment

vi This equipment cannot be used on public coin phone service provided by the telephone company. Connection to party line service is subject to st

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viii Power Cord RequirementThe power cord set (appliance coupler, flexible cord, and wall plug) you received with your computer meets the requirem

12 Using the Keyboard Using the KeyboardYour computer has an 87/88-key keyboard (Figure 6). By pressing designated key combinations, you can have a

ixNotes:* Flexible cord must be <HAR> Type HO5VV-F, 3-conductor, 1.0 mm² conductor size. Power cord set fittings (appliance coupler and wal

Using the Keyboard 13To clean the computer keyboard, use slightly damp cotton swabs. Scrub the keyand the surface around the keys. Do not allow liqu

14 Using the Keyboard Using Special Function KeysThe <Fn> key activates special functions when it is pressed in combination with another key.

Using the Keyboard 15When you press a function key combination, the system sound may be temporarily muted.If you reinstall Windows, install the Magi

16 Using the Touchpad Using the TouchpadYour computer is equipped with a touchpad, which is an integrated-pointing device that is used to perform s

Using the Touchpad 17You can use the buttons below the touchpad in the same way you would use standard mouse buttons. For more information on these

18 Reading the System Status Lights Reading the System Status LightsSystem Status lights show the status of computer functions. The lights appear o

Reading the System Status Lights 19Scroll Lock light: Light is on when the scroll lock function is activated. The scroll lock function affects curso

2 Using Your Documentation Using the Software User DocumentationYour computer shipped from the factory with several software programs installed. Th

20 Connecting Peripheral Devices Connecting Peripheral DevicesThe connectors on your computer enable you to attach peripheral devices to the comput

Connecting Peripheral Devices 21Table 4. Connecting Peripheral DevicesIcon ConnectorLine-in jack: An input for external audio. Headphone jack : Con

22 Connecting Peripheral Devices If your computer’s operating system is Windows 98/ Me, you can use the USB port. The Windows NT 4.0 operating syst

Using the Flex-Bay 23Using the Flex-BayYour computer includes the Flex-Bay, a peripheral bay that can hold one of the following devices:•CD-ROM driv

24 Using the Flex-Bay Figure 11. Removing a Device from the Flex-Bay4. Remove the device out of the bay.To install a device in the Flex-Bay:1. Tur

Using the Floppy Drive 25Using the Floppy DriveYour computer comes with a 1.44 MB, 3.5-inch, high-density floppy drive, which can read, write to, an

26 Using the Floppy Drive •Do not write directly on a label on your disk; instead, write on a disk label first and attach the label to the disk.•Ma

Using the CD-ROM Drive 27Using the CD-ROM DriveCompact discs are designed so that you can easily insert one into the computer when you need it, and

28 Using the CD-ROM Drive If necessary, you can use the emergency eject button to open the CD-ROM drive. To use the emergency eject button, turn th

Using the DVD-ROM Drive 29Using the DVD-ROM Drive See ”Using the Flex-Bay” on page 23 for information on installing the DVD-ROM drive into the Flex-

Introducing Your Computer 3Introducing Your ComputerYour computer is a lightweight portable computer that includes features to meet your computing n

30 Using the Hard Drive Using the Hard DriveYour computer includes a removable IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics) hard drive. The IDE hard drive ca

Using the Hard Drive 311. If you are installing a new hard drive, backup the application and data files on the old hard drive before removing it fro

32 Using the Battery Using the BatteryYour computer uses a smart rechargeable battery pack for power when the AC adapter is not attached to an elec

Using the Battery 33Safely Using the BatteryFollow these guidelines to safely use the battery:•Turn off your computer and unplug it if you accidenta

34 Using the Battery Figure 15. Removing the Battery Pack4. Grasp the tab on the battery and pull the battery out of the compartment.See ”Installi

Using the Battery 35Figure 16. Installing the BatteryMonitoring the Battery ChargeBattery life is affected by factors such as the power-management

36 Using the Battery The gauge has two sections: •The top section of the gauge shows an icon of a battery to indicate that the computer is being po

Using the Battery 37Battery WarningsYour computer gives you the following low-battery warnings (Table 6).Table 6. Battery WarningsThe above feature

38 Using the Modem Using the ModemDepending on the model of the Notebook computer that you have purchased you may or may not have a modem installed

Using the Modem 39W - Worldwide DAANone - Domestic DAAIn the case of Worldwide DAA, modem should pass the individual country’s PTT in order to suppo

4 Introducing Your Computer Figure 2. Back View of ComputerFigure 3. Bottom View of ComputerParallel portDocking connectorPS/2™ mouse andkeyboard

40 Using the Modem 6. Click OK button to close "Modem Properties" dialog box.Description of 56KThere are different standards regarding 56

Using the Modem 41•Data throughput speed56,000 bps ~ 28,000 bps (V.90, downstream only, step: about 1333 bps)56,000 bps ~ 32,000 bps (K56Flex, downs

42 Using the Modem 5. Click Finish button when the dialog appears saying that windows has finished installing.6. Restart the system.Selecting a Cou

Using the Modem 432. Double-Click Add/Remove Programs icon.3. Choose SENS CX56ADW Modem in the Install/Uninstall tab and then click Add/Remove... bu

44 Using the Modem If the country is not selected correctly, the modem may not work properly. So, you must check if the country you're calling

Using the Modem 45Modem CommandsThe SENS Modem includes the basic commands used by the Smart Modem of the Hayes Corporation . All the more, some add

46 Using the Modem In command mode, you can call by using AT commands and communicate with others by connecting to other modems. You can call this

Using the Modem 47The result value can be displayed during communication. Generally, the result will be OK. According to the ATV command, the result

48 Using the Modem times as specified in n value. If the value of n is '0', ATA command should be entered for auto answerATS0? Displays S

Using System Setup 49Using System SetupThe System Setup program enables you to configure your computer hardware and set security and power-savings o

Using Your Computer for the First Time 5Using Your Computer for the First TimeThis section gives you detailed information on using your computer for

50 Using System Setup To open a menu, use the left or right arrow keys to select the menu name and then press <Enter>. Table 8 lists the keys

Using System Setup 51A pointer symbol appearing to the left of a field indicates that you can open a submenu from this field. A submenu contains add

52 Using System Setup System Date: Sets your computer to the date that you specify, usually the current date. Enter the month, day, and year in the

Using System Setup 53If no drive is installed or if you are removing a drive and not replacing it, select None.Multi-Sector Transfers: Sets the numb

54 Using System Setup Advanced MenuSelecting Advanced from the menu bar displays the Advanced menu. Installed O/S: Select the operating system inst

Using System Setup 55When the Infrared port field is set to Enabled, the computer’s operating system uses the default configuration or the configura

56 Using System Setup Set Supervisor Password: Enables you to set the supervisor password to control access to the System Setup utility. See ”Creat

Using System Setup 57or you can specify a Standby Timeout delay time of from 1 to 16 minutes. The default is 1 Minute.Rest Time out: Sets the period

58 Using System Setup Boot MenuThe Boot menu enables you to select a boot device and set boot options.Logo Screen Display: Enables (default) or Dis

Using System Setup 59Pressing <Esc> does not exit this menu. You must select one of the options from this menu or a menu bar item to exit this

6 Using Your Computer for the First Time The battery starts charging as soon as you plug the power cord into an electrical outlet. The battery char

60 Using System Security Using System SecurityThis section describes the security options provided with your computer.System PasswordsThe computer

Using System Security 616. Press <Enter> after you have typed your password. The computer prompts you to reenter your password for verificatio

62 Using System Security Requiring a Boot PasswordAfter you create a supervisor or user password, you can enable the computer to prompt for a passw

Using Power Management Options 63Using Power Management OptionsYour computer includes power-management options that can help the battery charge last

64 Using Power Management Options Standby ModeThe Standby Timeout field in System Setup enables you to specify the time period that the computer ca

Using Power Management Options 65for your computer wakeup circuitry and battery charger) is turned off. During save to disk mode, the DRAM and video

66 Using Power Management Options computer is in save to disk mode, you can remove and replace the battery.Using PowerProfilerPowerProfiler enables

Creating a Save to Disk Partition 67Creating a Save to Disk PartitionSave To Disk Partition enables you to store data from the system and video memo

68 Creating a Save to Disk Partition 7. Type the partition size in the blank of 'Enter partition size in Mbytes or percent of disk space (%) t

Restoring your Operating System and Original Applications and Drivers 69Restoring your Operating System and Original Applications and DriversNoteboo

Using Your Computer for the First Time 7Understanding POSTWhen you turn on your computer, a routine called POST (Power-On Self-Test) automatically r

70 Restoring your Operating System and Original Applications and Drivers Please note this will delete everything from your C: drive. To (re)instal

Video Features and Configuration 71Video Features and ConfigurationYour computer includes a TFT LCD or active-matrix display. The capabilities of th

72 Video Features and Configuration Table 9. Video Driver CapabilitiesAll these video modes can be displayed on an external monitor. However, if y

Video Features and Configuration 732. Select Settings. 3. Click Control Panel. The Control Panel window appears.4. Double-click the Display icon. Th

74 Video Features and Configuration 7. To change the resolution, click and drag the knob under the Screen area until you select the resolution you

Video Features and Configuration 75Fn+CRT/LCD cause TV-Out disable. Then, you should follow from step4.(DOS mode-you should restart.)To enable TV-ou

76 Using Dual View mode Using Dual View modeSingle View mode is used to be the basic display method until now which displays same view on all the d

Using Dual View mode 77The secondary monitor has a display of 256 colors (color depth) and 640x480 pixels (resolution) at first. The color depth and

78 Using Dual View mode Table 10. Using several display devicesC = Coprocessor mode onlyE = No ExpansionI = No Hardware IconO = No OverlayR = Sam

Using Dual View mode 79Limits on Video Driver while using Dual View mode1. Certain combinations of display modes, color depth and refresh rate, when

8 Using Your Computer for the First Time •If the operating system is Windows 98/ Me, the computer turns off. •If the operating system is Windows NT

80 Working with PC Cards Working with PC CardsBy installing PC Cards, you can add functions to your notebook computer similar to those found on add

Working with PC Cards 81•Do not drop, bend, flex, or crush cards when handling.•Keep dust, magnets, and static electricity away from PC Cards.•When

82 Working with PC Cards computer. For further information on configuring a PC Card in Windows 98/ Me, see the index entry PC card in the Windows H

Working with PC Cards 83installed, a message may appear telling you that a service did not start. You can ignore this message.•Modem and ATA cards c

84 Using Options Using OptionsYou can order the following options for your Notebook computer from your authorised reseller: •An extra AC adapter.•A

Using Options 85Auto AdapterThe auto adapter enables you to power your computer and charge the computer battery•In an automobile, through the +12 vo

86 Using Options Never use 66 MHz memory module. Use only PC100 compliant SDRAM modules.To avoid possible system problems, use only approved memor

Using Options 872. Using a screwdriver, remove the screw that holds the memory-module compartment door in place (Figure 19).Figure 19. Removing the

88 Using Options 6. Push the memory module into the slot at a slight angle until the connectors are fully engaged (Figure 21).7. Push down on the e

Using Options 89Figure 22. Setting the switch on 2nd HDDCD-ROM DriveIf your system did not ship with a CD-ROM drive included, you can order a drive

Using Your Computer for the First Time 9Do not perform a cold boot unless your keyboard and touchpad have no effect and you cannot perform a warm bo

90 Using Options DVD-ROM Drive ModuleIf your system did not ship with a DVD-ROM drive included, you can order a drive. The DVD-ROM drive module can

Using Options 91Figure 24. Inserting a 120MB LS-120 diskette into the LS-120 driveIf you want to boot from LS-120, you have to disable "FloppD

92 About Drivers and System Resources About Drivers and System ResourcesThis section gives you basic information about drivers and system IRQs.Driv

About Drivers and System Resources 93In Windows 98/ Me, you can configure a device so that the device is disabled when you connect your computer to

94 About Drivers and System Resources b. When a prompt identifies your pcmcia.sys file as an OEM-installed file and asks you to overwrite the versi

Troubleshooting 95TroubleshootingIf you ever have difficulty running your computer, follow these steps: 1. Consult the following sections for advice

96 Troubleshooting Some of the letter keys type numbers instead of the indicated letters.Is the Num Lock light on? If so, the numeric keypad on the

Troubleshooting 97Infrared ProblemsIf your computer’s operating system is Windows 98/ Me, you can enable and use the infrared port. The Windows NT 4

98 Troubleshooting Screen displays random or garbage characters during communications.After your modem has connected to the on-line service, your s

Specifications 99SpecificationsTable 12 gives the specifications for computers.Table 12. Hardware Specifications DimensionLCD viewing areaLCD viewi