Samsung Series 9 User Manual

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Getting Started
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 power. 
In the case of flooding, lightning or explosions, cut 
the battery power, do not reconnect the AC adapter, 
and immediately contact Samsung Electronics so that 
the appropriate countermeasures can be taken.
Never heat the product (or battery) or put 
the product (or battery) into a fire. Do not 
put or use the product (or battery) in a hot 
location such as a sauna, inside a vehicle 
exposed to the heat, and so on.
There is a danger of an explosion or fire.
Take care not to allow metal objects such as 
a key or clip to touch the battery terminal 
(metal parts).
If a metal object touches the battery terminals, 
it may cause excessive current flow and it may 
damage the battery, or result in a fire.
If liquid leaks out of the product (or 
battery) or there is a funny smell coming 
from the product (or battery), remove the 
the product (or battery) the computer and 
contact a service center.
There is a danger of an explosion or fire.
To use the computer safely, replace a dead 
battery with a new, authorized battery.
Safety Precautions
 Warning
Failure to follow instructions marked with this symbol may 
cause personal injury and even fatality. 
						

							1011Chapter 1 
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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 cleaning it. If your 
notebook is an external & removable 
battery type, remove the external battery.
There is a danger of electric shock or damage 
to the product.
Do not connect a phone line connected to a 
digital phone to the modem.
There is a danger of a electric shock, fire or 
damage to the product.
Do not place any container filled with water or 
chemicals over or near the computer.
If water or chemicals enter the computer, this 
may cause fire or electric shock.
If the computer is broken or dropped, 
disconnect the power cord and contact a 
service center for a safety check.
If the notebook computer has an external 
type (removable) battery, separate the 
battery also.
Using a broken computer may cause electric 
shock or fire hazard.  
						

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Upgrade Related
Be sure to upgrade the computer by 
yourself only if you have sufficient 
knowledge and ability.
If this is not the case, ask for assistance from 
the service center or an authorized engineer 
for the upgrade.
Be sure to upgrade only the parts specified 
in the user manual according to the 
procedures described in the user manual.
Do not disassemble any other parts or devices 
by yourself. There is a danger of a electric 
shock, fire or damage to the product.
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.
Avoid direct sunlight when the computer 
is in an air-tight location such as inside a 
vehicle.
There is a danger of a fire hazard. The computer 
may overheat and also present opportunity to 
thieves.
Do not use your computer for long 
periods of time while any part of your 
body is making direct contact with it. The 
temperature of the product may increase 
during normal operation.
This may result in harming or burning your skin.
Safety Precautions
 Warning
Failure to follow instructions marked with this symbol may 
cause personal injury and even fatality. 
						

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Security and Movement Related
Follow the instructions for the relevant 
location (e.g., airplane, hospital, etc.) when 
using a wireless communication device 
(wireless LAN, Bluetooth, etc.).
Avoid exposing a drive to magnetic fields. 
Security devices with magnetic fields in-
clude airport walk-through devices and se-
curity wands.
The airport security devices that check car-
ry-on luggage, such as conveyor belts, use 
x-rays instead of magnetism and will not 
damage a drive.
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 other 
objects.
Before upgrading the computer, be sure 
to shutdown the computer first and then 
separate all connected cables. If the 
notebook computer has an external type 
(removable) battery, separate the battery, 
too.
Failure to do so may cause electric shock.
Safety Precautions
 Warning
Failure to follow instructions marked with this symbol may 
cause personal injury and even fatality. 
						

							14Chapter 1 
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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 problem with the computer. In addition, the 
object may fall and cause injury, or damage the computer.
Battery Usage Related
Dispose of worn-out batteries properly.
There is a danger of fire or explosion.• 
The battery disposal method may differ depending on • 
your country and region. Dispose of the used battery in an 
appropriate way.
Do not throw or disassemble the battery and do not put it 
into water.
This may cause an injury, fire or explosion.
Use only a battery authorized by Samsung Electronics.
Failure to do so may cause an explosion.
Avoid contact with metal objects such as car keys or clips 
when keeping or carrying a battery.
Contact with a metal may cause excessive current and a high 
temperature and may damage the battery or cause a fire.
Charge the battery according to the instructions in the manual.
Failure to do so may cause an explosion or fire from damage to 
the product.
Do not heat the product (or battery) or expose it to heat (e.g., 
inside a vehicle during the summer).
There is a danger of explosion or fire.
 Caution
Failure to follow instructions marked with this symbol may 
cause slight injury or damage to the product. 
						

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Usage Related
Do not place a candle, light a 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 fire.
In case of lightning, immediately turn the system off, 
disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet and phone 
line from the modem. Do not use a modem or phone.
There is a danger of electric shock or fire.
Do not use your computer and AC-Adapter on your lap or 
soft surfaces.
If the computer temperature increases, there is a danger of 
burning yourself.
Connect only permitted devices to the connectors or ports of 
the computer.
Failure to do so may cause electric shock and fire.
Close the LCD panel only after checking if the notebook 
computer is turned off.
The temperature may rise and cause overheating and 
deformation of the product.
Do not press the Eject Button while the CD-ROM drive is in 
operation.
You might lose data and the disk might be suddenly ejected and 
could cause an injury.
Do not drop or knock the product.
This may result in injury or damage to the data. 
Do not touch the antenna with an electricity facility such as 
the power outlet.
There is a danger of electric shock.
When handling computer parts, follow the instructions on 
the manual supplied with the parts.
Failure to do so may cause damage to the product.
Safety Precautions
 Caution
Failure to follow instructions marked with this symbol may 
cause slight injury or damage to the product. 
						

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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 an 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 computer cleansing solution when 
cleaning the product and only use the computer when it is 
completely dried.
Failure to do so may cause electric shock or fire.
Emergency disk eject method using paperclip should not 
be used while the disk is in motion. Make sure to use the 
emergency disk eject method only when the Optical Disk 
Drive has stopped.
There is a danger of injury.
Do not place your face close to the Optical Disk Drive tray 
when it is operating.
There is a danger of injury due to an abrupt ejection.
Check CDs for cracks and damage prior to use.
It may damage the disc and cause problems with the device and 
injury to the user.
Do not leave the product in a location exposed to magnetic 
fields.
A magnetic field may cause the product to work abnormally or • 
the battery to discharge.
The information saved on the magnetic tape of a credit card, • 
phone card, bankbook, transportation tickets and so on can be 
damaged by a computer’s electromagnetic field.
Safety Precautions
 Caution
Failure to follow instructions marked with this symbol may 
cause slight injury or damage to the product. 
						

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Upgrade Related
Carefully touch a part or device of the product.
Failing to do so may result in damage to the product or injury.
Take care not to throw or drop a computer part or device.
Failing to do so may result in damage to the product or injury.
After the disassembly, be sure to close the cover and then 
connect the power.
Failing to do so may result in an electric shock from the exposed 
circuit.
Use parts authorized by Samsung Electronics only.
It may damage the product or result in fire.
Never disassemble or repair the product by yourself.
If the product is modified, disassembled or repaired by the user, 
the warranty is expired, a service fee will be charged and there is 
a danger of an accident.
Be sure to use an authorized Samsung Electronics service center.
To connect a device that is not manufactured or authorized 
by Samsung Electronics, inquire at your service center 
before connecting the device.
There is a danger of damaging the product.
Security and Movement Related
When moving the product, turn the power off and separate 
all connected cables first.
The product might be damaged or users may trip over the cables.
For long periods of not using the notebook computer, 
discharge the battery and separate the battery from the 
computer (for external & removable battery type).
The battery will be preserved at its best condition.
Do not operate or watch the computer while driving a 
vehicle.
There is a danger of a traffic accident. Please concentrate on 
driving.
Safety Precautions
 Caution
Failure to follow instructions marked with this symbol may 
cause slight injury or damage to the product. 
						

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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 damage the data of a hard disk drive and 
the hard disk drive itself.
The data may be lost when an external impact is applied to the • 
disk while disassembling or assembling the computer.
The data may be lost when the computer is turned off or reset • 
by a power failure while the hard disk drive is operating.
The data may be lost and irrecoverable due to a computer virus • 
infection.
The data may be lost if the power is turned off while running a • 
program.
Sudden impact or movement to the computer while the hard • 
disk drive is operating may cause files to be corrupted or bad 
sectors on the hard disk.
To prevent data loss due to damage to the hard disk drive, 
please backup your data frequently.
Safety Precautions
 Caution
Failure to follow instructions marked with this symbol may 
cause slight injury or damage to the product. 
						

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Getting StartedSafety Precautions
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 only inserted up to half their length. In this case, 
reconnect the power plug. 
You have to insert the power plug into the outlet when the • 
power indicator (LED) of the power outlet is lit green. If the 
power is connected properly, the power indicator (LED) 
remains green.  
Otherwise, the power indicator (LED) is turned off. In this case, 
unplug the power, check if the power indicator (LED) is green, 
and then reconnect the power plug.
Wrong Example Good Example 
220V Power Plug110V Power Plug
Center 
Holes
Power Indicator (LED)