Samsung NP-P430C User Manual

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For	a	shared	content	item,	the	name	of	the	computer	
where	the	item	is	stored	is	displayed	next	to	it,	allowing	
you	to	identify	the	computer.	This	is	useful	when	multiple	
computers	are	providing	content.
A folder added as a 
shared itemThe name of the PC where 
the content is stored
Content	sharing	is	only	available	with	Windows Media 
Player 11	
 or	later.
If	your	 Windows Media Player 	
 is	earlier	than	
Windows Media Player 11 ,
 	download	and	install	
Windows Media Player 11 	
 or	later	from	the	Microsoft	
website. 
						

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HDD Protection Function (Optional)
This	function	protects	the	HDD	from	external	impacts	while	operating	by	using	the	3-axis	sensor	that	detects	
inclinations,	movement	and	vibrations.
This	function	is	only	provided	for	models	that	are	shipped	from	the	factory	with	this	function.
Through the icon colors, the HDD protection status can be identified. You can activate or deactivate the function by right-
clicking	over	the	icon	
	in	the	taskbar.
Icon Color Operating Status
The	HDD	protection	function	is	activated.
The	HDD	protection	function	is	deactivated.
The	HDD	has	received	an	impact	and	the	HDD	protection	function	is	currently	running.
To	set	the	sensitivity	of	the	protection	function,	right-click	the	icon		,	and	select	Open Control Panel .
Sensitivity Operating Status
High S
 elect	this	option	for	operating	environments	with	no	possibility	of	shocks	(default).
Medium S
 elect	this	option	for	operating	environments	with	the	possibility	of	slight	shocks	(e.g.	in	a	vehicle	or	on	
a	lap).
Low S
 elect	this	option	for	operating	environments	with	a	possibility	of	severe	shocks	(not	recommended).
If	external	movement	(e.g.	if	a	user	moves	or	the	vehicle	carrying	the	computer	moves)	is	detected	while	the	HDD	is	in	operation	
such	as	watching	a	video	or	copying	data,	the	current	operation	and	the	HDD	are	stopped	accordingly.
If	the	external	movement	stops,	the	paused	operation	resumes	after	approximately	3	seconds. 
						

							 Chapter  3.Settings and Upgrade
LCD Brightness Control  94
BIOS Setup  95
Entering	the	BIOS	Setup	 95
The	BIOS	Setup	Screen	 9
Setting a Boot Password 98
Changing the Boot Priority  1
 00
Upgrading Memory  1
 01
Battery  1
 03
Installing/Removing	the	Battery	 103
Charging	the	Battery	 1
 04
Measuring	the	Remaining	Battery	Charge	 1
 05
Extending	the	Battery	Usage	Time	 1
 0
Using the Security Lock Port  107 
						

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LCD Brightness Control
You	can	adjust	the	LCD	brightness	in	8	levels.
Before You Start!
The	screen	brightness	is	automatically	set	to	the	brightest	level	(brightness	level	8)	when	AC	power	is	connected	and	the	
brightness	is	automatically	set	dimmer	when	the	computer	runs	on	battery	power	to	extend	the	battery	use	time.
Controlling the Brightness Using the Keyboard
Adjust	the	LCD	brightness	by	pressing	the	Fn	+		key	or	the	Fn 	+		key.	
The	LCD	brightness	can	change	up	to	8	levels	and	the	brightness	increases	by	1	level	when	pressing	the	 Fn	
 +		key	
once.
	 Maintaining the changed LCD brightness even after turning the computer on again
	
To	maintain	the	LCD	brightness	set	by	using	the	brightness	control	keys	or	through	the	Power	Options,	follow	the	procedures	
below.
	 1.
 			Turn	the	computer	on	and	press	the	F2	 key	when	the	SAMSUNG	logo	appears	on	the	screen	to	enter	the	BIOS	Setup.
	 2.
 			Select	the	Boot 	menu	and	set	the	Brightness Mode Control 	item	to	User Control.
	 3.
 			Press	the	F10	 key	to	save	the	settings	and	exit	Setup.
	 Saving batter y power consumption
	

Decreases	the	LCD	brightness	when	the	computer	is	running	on	battery	power	to	save	battery	power	consumption.
	 LCD bad pixels principle of laptop computer
  S

amsung observes the specifications regarding strict quality and reliability of LCD. But in spite of that, it is inevitable that there 
might	be	a	small	number	of	bad	pixels.	A	large	number	of	bad	pixels	can	cause	problems	in	appearance,	
but	a	small	number	of	
pixels	doesn’t	affect	the	computer	performance.
	 Therefore	Samsung	observes	and	manages	the	following	dot	principles:
	 -	Bright	dot	:		or	less
	 -	Black	dot		:	4	or	less
	 -	Combination	of	Bright	and	Dark	:	4	or	less
Instructions for Cleaning the LCD 
Clean	the	LCD	panel	with	a	soft	cloth	lightly	moistened	with	computer	cleansing	detergent	moving	in	one	direction.	 	
C

leaning	the	LCD	panel	with	excessive	force	can	damage	the	LCD. 
						

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BIOS Setup
The BIOS Setup enables you to configure your computer hardware according to your needs.
Before You Start!
 Use the BIOS setup to define a boot password, change the booting priority, or add a new device. 	
Since incorrect settings may cause your system to malfunction or crash, take care when configuring the BIOS.
	
The	functions	of	the	BIOS	setup	are	subject	to	change	for	product	function	enhancement	purposes.
The	BIOS	Setup	menus	and	items	may	differ	depending	on	your	computer	model.
Entering the BIOS Setup
1
	 Turn	the	computer	on.
2
	 When	the	booting	screen	(SAMSUNG	logo)	appears,	 press	the	 F2	
key	to	enter	the	BIOS	Setup.
Press	the	F12	 key	while	the	booting	screen(SAMSUNG	
logo)	appears,	the	system	will	try	to	boot	from	the	
network.
3
	 After	a	moment,	the	BIOS	setup	screen	appears.	
The	items	in	the	BIOS	setup	may	differ	depending	
on	the	product. 
						

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The BIOS Setup Screen
XXXXXXXX
Setup Menu
Setup Items
Help
H

elp	for	the	selected	
item	appears	
automatically.
Setup Menu Description
Main U
 sed	to	change	the	basic	system	and	environment	settings.
Advanced Used to configure advanced functions on your computer for devices and chipsets.
Security Used to configure security functions, including passwords.
Boot U
 sed	to	set	the	boot	priority	and	other	boot	options
Exit U
 sed	to	exit	the	Setup	either	saving	the	changes	or	not. 
						

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System Setup Keys
In	the	Setup,	you	have	to	use	the	keyboard.
F1Press	to	view	the	Setup	Help.
Up & Down Keys
	Press	to	move	up	and	down.
F5/F6
	Press	to	change	the	item	value.
F9
Press	to	load	the	default	Setup	settings.
ESC
Press	to	return	to	a	higher	level	menu	or	to	move	to	the	Exit	menu.
Left & Right Keys
	Press	to	move	to	another	menu.
Enter
Press	to	select	an	item	or	to	enter	a	sub	menu.
F10
Press	to	save	the	changes	and	exit	Setup.
The	keyboard	image	may	differ	from	the	actual	keyboard. 
						

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Setting a Supervisor Password
A	Supervisor	Password	is	required	to	turn	the	computer	
on	or	to	start	the	System	Setup.
When	setting	a	Supervisor	Password,	users	other	than	a	
supervisor	cannot	use	the	computer.
1
	 Select	the	Security	 menu	in	the	BIOS	Setup.	
2
	 In	the	Set Supervisor Password 	 item,	press	
< Enter >.
3
	 Enter	a	password,	press	< Enter>,	re-enter	the	
password for confirmation, and press < Enter>
 	again.
The	password	can	be	up	to	8	alphanumeric	
characters.	Special	characters	are	not	allowed.
4
  When a message confirming the password 
configuration appears in the  Setup Notice	
window,	
press	< Enter>.
T

he	supervisor	password	has	been	set.	
The	supervisor	password	is	required	to	turn	the	
computer	on	or	to	enter	the	BIOS	Setup.
Setting a Boot Password
When	setting	a	password,	you	have	to	enter	a	password	to	use	the	computer	or	enter	the	BIOS	Setup.	
By configuring a password, you can restrict system access to authorized users only and protect data and files saved 
o
 n	the	computer.
Before You Start!
	 Do	not	lose	or	forget	your	password.	
	
If	you	have	forgotten	your	password,	contact	a	Samsung	service	center.	In	this	case,	a	service	fee	will	be	charged.
XXXXXXXX 
						

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Setting a User Password
Users	can	start	the	system	with	a	user	password,	but	
cannot	enter	the	System	Setup.	By	doing	this,	you	can	
prevent	other	users	from	entering	Setup.
Before configuring a user password, a supervisor 
password must have been configured. Deactivating the 
s

upervisor	password	also	deactivates	the	user	password.
In	the	 Set User Password	
 item,	press	 	and	
complete	the	procedures	from	Step	3	of	Setting	a	
Supervisor	Password.
Setting Up a Boot Password
To	setup	a	boot	password,	the	administrator	password	
( Set Supervisor Password )
 	should	be	set	in	advance.
Set	the	 Password on boot  i
 tem	to	Enabled.	
Once	a	boot	password	is	set,	you	have	to	enter	a	
password	to	boot	up	the	computer.
Setting up a Hard Disk Drive Password 
(Optional)
A	supervisor	password	must	be	set	using	the	Set	
Supervisor	Password	menu.
If	you	set	a	password	for	a	
hard	disk	drive,	it	cannot	be	
accessed	from	another	computer.
Press	 <
Enter >
 	in	 the	 Set HDD Password item and define 
a
	password	as	described	in	Step	3	of	the	Setting	up	the	
Supervisor	Password.
The	hard	disk	drive	password	setting	function	is	not	
provided	for	some	models.
Changing the hard disk drive password
For	security	purposes,	you	can	only	change	a	hard	
disk	drive	password	after	restarting	the	computer	by	
pressing	the	computer	 Power	
button.
If	you	cannot	change	the	hard	disk	drive	password	or	
the	 HDD Password Frozen 	
 message	appears	when	
entering	the	BIOS	Setup	and	then	selecting	 Security 
> HDD Password ,
 	press	the	Power	button	to	turn	the	
computer	on	again.
Deactivating the Password
1
	 Press	< Enter> 	on	the	password	to	be	deactivated.	
For	example,	to	deactivate	a	supervisor	password	in	
the	 Set Supervisor Password 	
 item,	press	.
2
	 In	the	 Enter Current Password	 item,	enter	the	
currently configured password and press < Enter>.
3
	 Leave	the	 Enter New Password item field empty, 
a
nd	press	< Enter>.
4
	 Leave	the	 Confirm New Password field empty, and 
p
ress	< Enter>.
5
	 In	the	 Setup Notice	 window,	press	< Enter>.
T
he	password	is	deactivated. 
						

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1
	 Select	the	Boot	 menu	in	the	BIOS	Setup.
2
	 Press	< Enter> 	on	the	Boot Device Priority	 item.
3
 Press the down key (↓) to move to the  AHCI HDD	
i
temand	press	the	F6	
 key	to	move	up	to	the	top	item.
4
	 Press	the	 F10	 key	to	save	the	settings	and	exit	
Setup.	The	highest	boot	priority	device	is	now	set	to	
the	Hard	Drive.
Changing the Boot Priority
By	default,	the	highest	boot	priority	device	is	set	to	the	CD-ROM/DVD	drive.	As	an	example,	the	procedures	to	
change	the	highest	boot	priority	device	to	the	hard	disk	drive	are	described	below.
Either	type	A	or	B	is	provided	depending	on	the	model.
XXXXXXXX► [Type A Model]
► [Type B Model]
Boot Device Priority
[Set Boot Priority]
1. IDE CD  : xxx
2. IDE HDD  : xxx
3. USB KEY  : N/A
4. USB HDD  : N/A
5. USB FDD  : N/A
6. USB CD  : N/A
7. NETWORK : B06 D00 Yukon PXE
 
Boot Device Priority
[Boot priority order] 1. AHCI CD  : N/A
2. AHCI HDD  : XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
3. USB KEY  : N/A
4. USB CD  : XXXXXXXXXXXXXX
5. USB FDD  : N/A
6. USB HDD  : N/A
7. PCI BEV  : N/A
8.  
- IDE HDD  : N/A
- IDE CD  : N/A
- PCI SCSI  : N/A
- USB ZIP  : N/A
- USB LS120  : N/A
[Excluded from boot order]