Samsung Chronos 7 Owners Manual

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Cutting the power to the internal battery  
(for corresponding models only.)
For products with built-in batteries, customers cannot remove • 
the battery. 
In the case of flooding, lightning or explosions, you can cut • 
the battery power by inserting an object such as a paper clip 
into the [Emergency Hole] at the bottom of the computer. 
Disconnect the AC adapter and insert an object such as a • 
paper clip into the hole at the bottom of the computer to cut 
the battery...

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 Warning
Failure to follow instructions marked with this symbol may 
cause personal injury and even fatality.
Thereafter, if you connect the AC adapter, the battery power • 
will be supplied again.
Do not cut the battery power under normal 
• 
conditions.
This may result in data loss or a product 
• 
malfunction.
The location of the Emergency Hole may differ depending 
on the model.
Usage Related
Disconnect all cables connected to the 
computer before...

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Upgrade Related
Never disassemble the power supply or AC 
adapter.
There is a danger of electric shock.
When removing the RTC (Real Time Clock) 
battery, keep it out of the reach of children 
as they could touch and/or swallow it.
There is a danger of choking. If a child has 
swallowed it, contact a doctor immediately.
Use only authorized parts (multi-
plug, battery and memory) and never 
disassemble parts.
There is a danger of damaging the product, 
electric shock or fire...

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When carrying the notebook computer 
with other items, such as the adapter, 
mouse, books etc, take care not to press 
anything against the notebook computer.
If a heavy object is pressed against the 
notebook computer, a white spot or stain may 
appear on the LCD. Therefore, take care not to 
apply any pressure to the notebook.
In this case, place the notebook computer in 
a separate compartment away from the other 
objects.
Security and Movement Related
Follow the...

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Installation Related
Do not block the ports (holes), vents, etc. of the product and 
do not insert objects.
Damage to a component within the computer may cause electric 
shock or fire.
When using the computer with it lying on its side, place it so 
that the vents face upwards.
Failure to do so, may cause the internal temperature of the 
computer to rise and the computer to malfunction or halt.
Do not place a heavy object over the product.
This may cause a...

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Usage Related
Do not place a candle, light cigar, etc. over or on the product.
There is a danger of fire.
Use a wall outlet or multi-plug with a grounding part.
Failure to do so may cause electric shock hazard.
Make sure to have the product tested by a safety service 
engineer after repairing the product.
Authorized Samsung Repair Centers will carry out safety checks 
after a repair. Using a repaired product without testing it for 
safety may cause an electric shock or...

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If the computer emits smoke, or there is a burning smell, 
disconnect the power plug from the wall outlet and contact 
a service center immediately. If your notebook is external & 
removable battery type, remove the external battery.
There is a danger of fire.
Do not use a damaged or modified CD.
There is a danger of damaging the product or personal injury.
Do not insert your fingers into the PC Card Slot.
There is a danger of injury or electric shock.
Use recommended...

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Take 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 computer part or device.
This may cause injury or damage to the product.
Make sure to close the computer cover before connecting 
the power after a reassembly.
There is a danger of electric shock if your body touches an 
internal part.
Use parts authorized by Samsung Electronics only.
Failure to do so, may cause fire or damage the...

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Cautions 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 external impact that an • 
external impact may cause loss of data on the surface of the 
disk.
Take extra care, because moving the computer or an impact • 
on the computer when it is turned on may damage the data of 
the hard disk drive.
The company is not liable for any loss of data on the hard disk • 
drive.
Causes that may...

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Using the power supply in an airplane
Since the power outlet type differs depending on the type of 
airplane, connect the power appropriately. 
Since the representative figures of the power plug and 
the auto adapter are used, they may differ from the actual 
parts.
When using the AC power plug
Connect the power plug pins perpendicular into the center of the 
power outlet.
If the plug pins are not inserted into the center of the holes, the • 
plug pins are...