Samsung NP-P430C User Manual

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 Overview
Front View
Before You Start!
	 Optional	items	may	be	changed	or	may	not	be	provided	depending	on	the	computer	model.
	 The	actual	color	and	appearance	of	the	computer	 may	differ	from	the	pictures	used	in	this	guide.
1Camera Lens (Optional) Using	this	lens,	you	can	take	still	pictures	and	record	video.
2Power ButtonTurns	the	computer	on	and	off.
3KeyboardA	device	to	enter	data	by	pressing	the	keys.
4Touchpad/
Touchpad ButtonsThe	touchpad	and	touchpad	buttons	provide	functions	similar	to	the	mouse	ball	and	buttons.
5Multi Card Slot (Optional) 
A	card	slot	that	supports	SD	Card,	SDHC,	MMC	and	SDXC	cards.
SDXC cards may not be supported depending on the product specifi cations.
6Status IndicatorsShows	the	operating	status	of	the	computer.
The	corresponding	operating	LED	is	lit	when	the	corresponding	function	operates.
7Microphone (Optional) 
You	can	use	the	built-in	microphone.		
8LCDThe	screen	images	are	displayed	here.
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  Status Indicators
1Caps LockThis	turns	on	when	the	Caps	Lock	key	is	pressed	allowing	capital	letters	to	be	typed	without	
holding	the	Shift	button	down.
2HDD/ODDThis	tuns	on	when	the	hard	disk	or	ODD	is	being	accessed.
3Wireless LANThis	turns	on	when	the	wireless	LAN	is	operating.
4Charge StatusThis	shows	the	power	source	and	the	battery	charge	status.
Green:   When	the	battery	is	fully	charged	or	the	battery	is	not	installed.
Amber:  When	the	battery	is	being	charged.
Off:    When	the	computer	is	running	on	battery	power	without	being	connected	to	AC	adapter.
5Power This	shows	the	computer	operating	status.
On:	 When	the	computer	is	operating.
Blinks:	 When	the	computer	is	in	Sleep	mode.
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Right View
1ExpressCard Slot (Optional) Install	the	Express	card	into	this	slot.
2CD Drive(ODD) (Optional)Plays	CD	or	DVD	titles.	Since	an	ODD(Optical	Disk	Drive)	is	optional,	the	installed	drive	
depends	on	the	computer	model.
3USB Port You	can	connect	USB	devices	to	the	USB	port	such	as	a	keyboard/mouse,	digital	camera,	etc.
4Security Lock Port You	can	connect	a	Kensington	lock	to	the	Security	Lock	Port	to	prevent	the	computer	from	
being	stolen.	
Either	type	A	or	B	is	provided	depending	on	the	model.
► Model	A
1Modem Port (Optional)A	port	to	which	a	telephone	cable	is	connected	to	in	order	to	dial	up	to	the	Internet.
2CD Drive(ODD) (Optional)Plays	CD	or	DVD	titles.	Since	an	ODD(Optical	Disk	Drive)	is	optional,	the	installed	drive	
depends	on	the	computer	model.
3USB Port You	can	connect	USB	devices	to	the	USB	port	such	as	a	keyboard/mouse,	digital	camera,	etc.
4Security Lock Port You	can	connect	a	Kensington	lock	to	the	Security	Lock	Port	to	prevent	the	computer	from	
being	stolen.	
► Model	B
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Left View
1DC Jack A	jack	to	connect	the	AC	adapter	that	supplies	power	to	the	computer.		
2Wired LAN Port Connect	the	Ethernet	cable	to	this	port.
3Fan VentsThe	internal	heat	of	the	computer	is	emitted	through	these	holes.If	the	vents	are	blocked	the	computer	may	overheat.
Avoid	blocking	the	vents	as	this	may	be	dangerous.
4Monitor Port  A	port	used	to	connect	a	monitor,	TV	or	projector	supporting	a	15pin	D-SUB	interface.
5Digital Video/Audio Port 
(HDMI) (Optional)
You	can	connect	an	HDMI	cable	to	this	port.
Using	this	port,	you	can	enjoy	digital	video	and	audio	on	the	TV.	
6
eSATA/USB Common 
Port 
 or 
Chargeable USB Port 
 (Optional)
	 An	eSATA /USB	combination	port	or	chargeable	USB	port	is	provided.	
	
You can distinguish the ports using the fi gure ( or	)	printed	on	the	
port	of	the	product.
eSATA /USB	Common	Port	:	This	port	can	be	used	to	connect	a	USB	or	eSATA	device.
Windows	XP	does	not	support	eSata.
Chargeable	USB:	You	can	charge	USB	devices	through	the	USB	port	even	when	the	computer	is	
turned	off.	
	 Charging	a	device	through	a	Chargeable	USB	takes	longer	than	using	a	regular	charger.
	 Press	the	F2	key	when	the	Samsung	logo	appears	in	the	booting	sequence	to	enter	the	 BIOS	Setup,	select	 Advanced > USB Charge In Sleep Mode ,	and	set	it	to	Enable.	
Then	you	can	use	the	Chargeable	USB	Port	feature	even	in	sleep	mode.	
7USB Port You	can	connect	USB	devices	to	the	USB	port	such	as	a	keyboard/mouse,	digital	camera,	etc.
8Microphone Jack A	jack	used	to	connect	the	microphone.
9Headphone Jack A	jack	used	to	connect	the	headphones.
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Back View
1BatteryThis	is	a	Lithium-Ion	rechargeable	battery	that	supplies	power	to	the	computer.
2Fan VentsThe	internal	heat	of	the	computer	is	emitted	through	these	holes.If	the	vents	are	blocked	the	computer	may	overheat.
Avoid	blocking	the	vents	as	this	may	be	dangerous.
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Bottom View
1Battery Latches The	latch	used	to	remove	or	install	the	battery.
2Memory Compartment Cover/Hard 
Disk Drive Compartment Cover T
 he	main	memory	and	hard	disk	drive	is	installed	inside	the	cover.
3Speaker
A	device	used	to	generate	sound.
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Turning the Computer On and Off
Turning the computer on
1
	 Install	the	battery	and	connect	the	AC adapter.
2
	 Lift	the	LCD	panel	up.
3
	 Press	the			 Power button 	to	turn	the	computer	on.
4
	Power button LED 	is	lit	while	the	computer	is	
turned	on.
	 If	you	press	and	release	the	Power	button	on	the	
computer	when	it	is	on,	the	computer	enters	Sleep	
mode.
	 When	running	the	computer	on	battery	power,	the	 LCD	brightness	is	dimmed	automatically	to	save	
battery	power.
	 Press	the Fn+	
	key	to	increase	the	LCD	
brightness.
  When turning the computer on for the fi rst time, the  Register	Windows	screen	appears.	You	can	use	the	
computer	after	registering	your	user	information.
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Turning the computer off
Since	the	procedures	to	turn	the	computer	off	may	differ	depending	on	the	installed	operating	system,	please	turn	the	computer	
off	according	to	the	procedures	for	the	purchased	operating	system.
1
	 Click	the	Start		button	on	the	taskbar.
2
	▶	 For Windows 7
	 	 Cl
ick	 Shut down 	
	to	shut	down	the	
computer.
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Save	all	your	data	before	clicking	on	 Shut down.
▶	For Windows Vista
	 	
Cl
ick	on	 Start	
	>		and	then	click	on	Shut 
Down as shown in the figure below to shut the 
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omputer	down.
Power Button1 23
Using the Power button in Windows Vista
For	Windows	Vista,	the	Power	button	is	set	to	power	
saving	mode.	Therefore,	if	you	click	 Start > Power 
button 
,	the	computer	enters	 power saving 
mode .
T

o	shut	down	the	computer	by	clicking	this	icon,	refer	to	
the	descriptions	for	Setting	up	Start	menu	power	button	
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▶ For Windows XP
1
	 Click	the	Start		button	on	the	taskbar.
2
	 Click	Turn Off Computer .
3
	 Click	Turn Off .
If	the	system	cannot	be	shut	down	due	to	a	system	
error,	turn	it	off	by	pressing	and	holding	the	Power	
Button	for	a	minimum	of	4	seconds.
Please	note	that	turning	the	computer	off	by	this	
method	may	cause	a	system	problem.	Thereafter,	
when	turning	the	computer	back	on,	the	disk	checking	
program	may	launch	to	check	for	and	correct	any	disk	
errors. 
						

							 Chapter  2.Using the computer
Keyboard  51
Touchpad  54
Basic	Touchpad	Functions	 55
The	Gesture	Function	of	the	Touchpad	(Optional)	 57
Touchpad	On/Off	Function	 59
CD Drive (ODD, Optional) 60
Inserting	and	Ejecting	a	CD	 0
Multi Card Slot (Optional) 61
ExpressCard Slot (Optional)  64
Connecting a monitor / TV  65
Connecting	to	the	Monitor	/	TV	 5
Viewing	Through	a	Monitor	/	TV	 7
Using	Dual	View	 7
Adjusting the Volume 75
Wired Network  78
Wireless Network (Optional)  81
Connecting	to	a	Wireless	LAN	 81
Connecting with a Modem (Optional) 84
Sharing Content in a Home Network 
(Easy Content Share) (Optional)  85
Confi guring the network settings for 
your	computer	and	TV	 85
Adding	shared	content	on	your	computer	 87
Playing	content	on	your	TV	using	your	computer	 87
Playing	the	content	stored	on	a	computer	when	
Easy	Content	Share	is	not	installed	 89
HDD Protection Function (Optional) 92