Samsung NP-P430C User Manual

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Upgrading Memory
One	or	more	memory	modules	are	installed	on	the	computer.
There	are		memory	slots	and	users	can	replace	the	installed	memory	or	add	new	memory.
Before You Start!
	 Replace	or	install	new	memory	only	after	shutting	the	computer	down	completely.	Do	not	replace	or	install	memory	when	the	computer	is	in	Sleep	mode.
	
Disconnect	main	power	plug	and	remove	the	battery	before	continuing.
  T
o utilize the dual channel feature, using memory modules with the same specifications (of...

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3
	 Push	the	memory	module	down	so	that	it	is	
completely fixed. If the memory does not fit easily, 
p
ush	the	memory	module	down	while	pulling	the	
memory	module	latches	outward.4
	 Close	the	memory	compartment	cover	and	fasten	 the	screw.
Removing a memor y module
Pull	the	memory	module	latches	outward. 	
T

he	memory	module	will	pop	up.
Remove	the	memory	module	out	at	an	angle	of	30	
degrees. 

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1
	 Shutdown	the	system,	close	the	LCD	panel	and	place the computer upside down on a flat surface.
2
	 Pull	the	two	 battery	latches	 outwards	,	then	
remove	the	battery.
Battery
Please	refer	to	the	following	instructions	when	running	the	computer	on	battery	power	without	connecting	the	AC	
power.	
A	Lithium-Ion	smart	battery	is	supplied	with	this	computer.
Before You Start!
	 Carefully	read	and	follow	the	precautions	printed	on	the	battery	before	using	the	battery.
  B
efore using your computer...

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3
	 To	install	the	battery	again,	slide	the	battery	into	the	system.	
The battery latches move inwards and fix the battery 
automatically.
Check	if	the	battery	latch	has	been	moved	inwards.
Charging the Battery
1
	 Attach	the	battery	and	connect	the	AC	adapter	to	the	 DC-in	jack	of	the	computer.
The	battery	will	then	start	charging.
2
	 When	charging	is	complete,	the	Charge	LED	turns	green.
Status  Charge LED
Charging Amber
Charging complete Green
AC adapter not connected Off 

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Measuring the Remaining Battery Charge
You	can	view	the	battery	charge	status	by	completing	the	following	procedures.
To use the shortcut key to view
Press	the	Fn	 +		keys	on	the	keyboard.	The	remaining	
battery	charge	(%)	will	displayed	for	a	moment.
You	can	only	view	the	charge	status	in	this	way	when	
Easy	Display	Manager	is	installed	on	your	computer.
Confirming the battery charge in the 
Taskbar
Disconnect	the	AC	adapter	and	move	the	mouse	cursor	
over	the	battery	icon	in	the	system	tray	of	the...

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Extending the Battery Usage Time
Decreasing the LCD Brightness
Press	the	 Fn	 +		keys	on	the	keyboard	to	decrease	
the	LCD	brightness	to	extend	the	battery	usage	time.
Using the Battery Calibration Function
When	charging/discharging	the	battery	repeatedly	for	a	
short	 time	only,	 the	battery	usage	time	 may	be	reduced	 by	
the	difference	between	the	actual	battery	charge	and	the	
remaining	charge	display.
In	this	case,	the	actual	battery	charge	and	the	remaining	
charge	display	will	be	the	same...

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Using 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	use	the	computer	in	a	public	place.
To	use	this	feature,	you	have	to	purchase	the	Kensington	lock	additionally.	To	use	the	Kensington	lock,	refer	to	the	
product	manual.
Tie the Kensington lock cable to a fixed object and install the other end of the cable to the Security Lock port. 

 Chapter  4.Troubleshooting
Using Samsung Recovery Solution (Optional)  109
Samsung	Recovery	Solution	Functions	 109
Restore	Function	 1
 1
Backup	Function	 1
 15
System	Software	Function	 1
 19
Reinstalling Windows 7/Vista 
(For Windows 7 and Windows Vista. 
For supported models only) 1
 21
Reinstalling Windows XP 
(For Windows XP, For supported models only)  125
Q & A  1
 29
Windows	Related	 19
Display	Related	 1
 31
Sound	Related	 1
 3
Modem	Related	 1
 33
Wired	Network	(LAN)	Related...

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Using Samsung Recovery Solution (Optional)
Samsung Recovery Solution	is	a	program	that	can	backup	your	hard	disk	and	 restores	it	later	when	a	problem	
occurs	with	your	computer.	It	also	provides	a	 System Software	
 function	that	enables	you	to	install	or	backup	device	
drivers	and	system	software	programs	needed	for	your	system	to	function	properly.
Before You Start!
	 Samsung Recover y Solution	 may	not	be	provided	or	the	version	may	differ	depending	on	the	model.	In	addition,	some	
functions	may...

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 Restore Function
	 Using	this	function,	you	can	easily	restore	your	computer	to	a	previous,	stable	state	when	your	computer	no	longer	
works	properly	or	you	are	unable	to	boot	up	your	computer	due	to	some	problem.	If	you	have	backed	up	data,	you	can	
restore	the	backup	data.
 Backup Function
	 You	can	backup	the	entire	C	drive	or	all	your	data	to	another hard disk drive 	or	DVD . 	You	can	restore	the	backed	up	
drive	or	data	using	the	Restore	function.
Basic Restore Complete Restore
Data Restore...