Samsung Notebook Odyssey User Manual

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Do not store your device near or in heaters, microwaves, hot 
cooking equipment, or high pressure containers.
•	The battery may leak.
•	Your device may overheat and cause a fire.
Do not use damaged or illegally modified CDs.
There is a danger of damaging the product or personal injury.
Do not insert the fingers into the ports (holes), card slot, or 
vents.
There is a danger of injury or electric shock.
Use recommended computer cleansing solutions when 
cleaning the product and only use the...

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Do not use your computer in a hospital or on an aircraft that can 
be interfered with by radio frequency.
•	Avoid using your computer within a 15 cm range of a 
pacemaker, if possible, as your computer can interfere with 
the pacemaker.
•	To minimize possible interference with a pacemaker, use your 
computer only on the side of your body that is opposite the 
pacemaker.
•	If you use medical equipment, contact the equipment 
manufacturer before using your computer to determine 
whether or not...

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Shut down the computer and disconnect all cables before 
disassembling the computer. For notebook computers that are 
supplied with an optional removable battery, disconnect the 
battery.
Failure to do so may cause electric shock.
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.
Never disassemble or repair the product by yourself.
There is a danger of accident. Use authorized...

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Cautions on preventing data loss (hard disk 
management)
Take care not to damage the data on a storage device.
•	Subjecting the device to physical impacts may result in data 
loss.
•	The data may be lost when the computer is turned off or reset 
by a power failure while the storage device is operating.
•	The data may be lost and irrecoverable due to a computer 
virus.
•	The data may be lost if the power is turned off while running 
an application.
•	Samsung is not liable for any loss of data...

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LCD bad pixels
Samsung observes strict specifications regarding the quality 
and reliability of the LCD. However, there is a small chance that 
a few pixels may be bad. A large number of bad pixels can cause 
problems with the display, but a small number of bad pixels 
does not generally affect computer performance.
Samsung’s quality standards for bad pixels are as follows:
•	Bright dot: 2 or fewer
•	Black dot: 4 or fewer
•	Combination (bright and dark): 4 or fewer
Clean the LCD screen with a...

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Setting up the system
•	Read and follow all instructions marked on the product and 
in the documentation before operating the system. Retain all 
safety and operating instructions for future use.
•	Do not use this product near water or a heat source such as a 
radiator.
•	Set up the system on a stable work surface.
•	The product should be operated only with the type of power 
source indicated on the rating label.
•	Ensure that the electrical outlet to power the equipment is 
easily accessible...

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Care during use
•	Do not walk on the power cord or allow anything to rest on it.
•	Do not spill anything on the computer or its components. 
The best way to avoid spills is to not eat or drink near the 
computer or its components.
•	Some products have a replaceable CMOS battery on the 
system board. There is a danger of explosion if the CMOS 
battery is replaced incorrectly. Replace the battery with the 
same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.
Dispose of batteries according...

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Operating instructions
1 When installing and operating devices please refer to safety 
requirements in the user manual.
2 Devices can be used only with the equipment specified in the 
technical specifications of the devices.
3 If any smell of burning or smoke is detected from the 
computer the unit should be switched off and the battery 
removed. The unit should be checked by a qualified 
technician before reuse.
4 Service and repair of devices should be carried out by 
authorized service...

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Battery disposal
Do not put rechargeable batteries or products powered by 
non-removable rechargeable batteries in the garbage.
Contact the Samsung Service Center for information on how to 
dispose of batteries that you cannot use or recharge any longer. 
Follow all local regulations when disposing of old batteries.
THERE IS RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY 
AN INCORRECT TYPE.
DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE 
INSTRUCTIONS.
Replacement parts and 
accessories
Use only...

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•	Laser Safety Note: Use of controls or adjustments or 
performance of procedures other than those specified 
in this manual may result in hazardous radiation 
exposure. To prevent exposure to laser beams, do not 
try to open the enclosure of a CD or DVD drive.
•	Class 1M laser radiation when operating part is open. 
Do not view directly with optical instruments.
•	Class 3B invisible laser radiation when open.  
Avoid exposure to the beam.
Connect and disconnect the AC adapter
The...