First edition (January 1999) Copyright 1999 Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. All rights are reserved, including those to reproduce this book or parts thereof in any form without permission in writing from Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. Samsung Electronics periodically changes the information in this manual; changes are incorporated into new editions. Samsung Electronics reserves the right to change product specifications without notice. Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT. CAUTION The laser beam used by this CD-ROM drive unit can be harmful to the eyes. Do not attempt to open the unit. All service procedures should be performed by an authorized dealer or distributor. WARNING Never use any optical instruments in conjunction with this unit. To do so will greatly increase the hazard to your eyes. ADVARSEL USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING VED ÅBNING, NÅR SIKKERHEDSAFBRYDERE ER UDE AF FUNKTION. SE IKKE IND I STRÅLEN - HELLER IKKE MED OPTISKE INSTRUMENTER.
Important Safety Instruction Read all of these instructions, and save these instructions for later use. • Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. • Do not use this product near water. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product. • Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table.
• Do not attempt to disassemble the battery. If the battery is disassembled and the electrodes are exposed to outside, the battery may generate heat and smoke by chemical reaction. • Do not expose the battery to moisture or chemicals. • Charge the battery only as described in this document. • Do not short circuit the battery terminals as the resulting high currents can damage the battery. • The battery should not be used to power other products.
Contents Using Your Documentation ........................................................... 1 SN6000 Series Quick Start ................................................................. 1 This User’ Manual ............................................................................... 1 Opening the Online Manual ................................................................. 2 Getting Around in the Online Manual ..................................................
Using the Touchpad ....................................................................... 19 Reading the System Status Lights ........................................... 20 Connecting the Port Replicator ................................................. 22 Connecting Peripheral Devices ................................................. 24 Using the TV-out (composite) Port .................................................... 27 Connecting External Modules ....................................................
Using System Security .................................................................. 59 System Passwords ............................................................................ 59 Creating a Password ......................................................................... 59 Deleting a Password ......................................................................... 60 Requiring a Boot Password ............................................................... 61 Locking the Hard Drive Boot Sector .
Updating the System BIOS .......................................................... 80 Performing the BIOS Update ............................................................. 80 Troubleshooting the BIOS Update .................................................... 82 About Drivers and System Resources ................................... 83 Drivers ...............................................................................................
Using Your Documentation Congratulations on your purchase of an Samsung SN6000 Series computer! Whether you are new to using a portable computer or are an experienced user, your SN6000 Series documentation can help you get the most from your computer. Your computer comes with the following documentation: The SN6000 Series Quick Start The Online SN6000 Series User’s Manual Third-party software user documentation To get up and running quickly, see your SN6000 Series Quick Start.
Opening the Online Manual Your SN6000 Series online manual is included on the computer’s hard drive in PDF format. You can view the manual through the Adobe™ Acrobat™ Reader, which is also included on the hard drive. To open the online manual: 1. Click the Start button on the Windows taskbar. 2. Select Programs. 3. Select SN6000 Series Online Manual. 4. Click SN6000 Series Online Manual in the SN6000 Series Online Manual folder. Your online manual appears on the screen.
Click on a page number in the Index to jump to that page in the manual. Click on a cross-reference in the text to jump to the section that is referenced. Special Features of the User’s Manual Three types of messages with icons appear in the manual: A note informs you of special circumstances. A caution warns you of possible damage to equipment. A warning indicates the possibility of personal injury.
Using the Software Documentation Your computer shipped from the factory with several software programs installed. The software may include its own online or printed documentation. Refer to the documentation or the Help options in the software for more information. Visiting the Samsung Web Site If you have an internet connection, you can visit the Samsung Web site at: http://www.samsungpc.com Updates on your computer and other Samsung products are periodically added to the Web site.
Introducing Your Computer Your SN6000 Series computer is an ultra-thin lightweight portable computer that includes features to meet your computing needs at home or on the road. A port replicator is supplied with each SN6000 Series system, see Figure 12 on page 25 for more information. Figures 1 through 3 show you the features of your computer.
Serial port Docking connector PC Card compartment USB port Infrared port PS/2™ mouse Fan vents and keyboard port Kensington lock support Figure 2. Back View of Computer Battery latch Labels showing part number and serial number Figure 3.
Using Your Computer for the First Time This section gives you detailed information on using your computer for the first time. Attaching the AC Adapter Your computer runs on power from the battery that came installed in the computer or from an electrical outlet. The first time that you use your computer, fully charge the battery by attaching the AC adapter to the computer and to an electrical outlet. Your AC adapter can accept an input voltage of 100 to 120 V AC or 200 to 240 V AC.
Figure 4. Connecting the AC Adapter The battery starts charging as soon as you plug the AC adapter into an electrical outlet. The battery charges faster if the computer is turned off during charging. If the battery is fully depleted and the computer is turned off, the battery charges in about 2.5 hours. If the computer is turned on, the battery charges in about 4 hours. When the battery is charging, the battery charge light is amber. When the battery is fully charged, the light turns green.
Figure 5. Opening the Computer 3. Press and then release the power button (Figure 6 ). The power light is on when the computer’s power is on. Figure 6. Turning On the Computer’s Power Understanding POST When you turn on your computer, a routine called POST automatically runs to test the computer components.
“Boot Menu” on page 56 for information on disabling the logo screen). After POST is successfully completed, the computer beeps once. Screen messages are built into the computer to report both normal and abnormal system conditions. If an error message appears, take any action suggested in the message. If the message identifies the error condition but does not suggest any corrective action, write down the message and contact Samsung or an authorized Samsung service center for assistance.
If the operating system is Windows NT, you receive a shutdown message and must press the power button to turn off the computer. Restarting Your Computer You may need to restart (reboot) your computer when installing hardware or software or if the computer does not respond to your input. A warm (or soft) boot prompts you to save your files, turns off the computer, and then restarts the computer. A cold boot turns off the computer without saving your files.
Do not try to disassemble your computer. Opening the system chassis voids your warranty. Only an authorized Samsung service center can replace or add any parts inside the chassis. Follow all the instructions and cautions in your computer user documentation. The LCD has a polarized surface and can be damaged easily. To prevent damage, avoid touching the screen. Use only Samsung approved AC adapters, automobile adapters, airline adapters, and memory modules.
Traveling with Your Computer If you are traveling by airplane, follow these tips: Take the computer with you as carry-on luggage. Do not check the computer with your baggage. Allow the computer and disks to go through the X-ray security devices. Do not hand-carry disks through the walk-through metal detectors, which can cause loss of data. Make sure that the battery is charged or the AC adapter is easily accessible. You may be required to turn on the computer for airport security personnel.
If you spill liquid on the LCD panel, clean it immediately with a soft cloth and denatured alcohol. Do not use water, window cleaner, acetone, aromatic solvent, or dry, rough towels to clean it. Some liquids damage the polarized LCD screen. If your screen is damaged, contact your authorized Samsung service center for a replacement. Storing the Computer for Long Periods If possible, leave the AC adapter connected to the computer when the computer is not in use.
Using the Keyboard Your computer has an 87/88-key keyboard (Figure 7 ). By pressing designated key combinations, you can have access to all the key functions of a full-sized keyboard. ~ Figure 7. Keyboard Although the layout of the keys on your computer’s keyboard is different from that on a desktop computer’s keyboard, the keyboard feels like a full-sized keyboard when you use it. The distance between the keys (the pitch) is the same as on a full-size keyboard (19 mm).
Function keys, when pressed together with the key, enable special functions. Cursor control keys move the cursor. They may perform other functions, depending on your software. Windows keys open Windows menus and perform other special functions. To clean the computer keyboard, use slightly damp cotton swabs. Scrub the keys and the surface around the keys. Do not allow liquid to drip into the keyboard or you may damage the keyboard.
Using Special Function Keys The key activates special functions when it is pressed in combination with another key. Table 1 shows the special key combinations. Table 1. Description of Special Function Keys Key Function Combination Print screen: In Windows 98 or Windows NT, takes a picture of the open screen and puts it on the clipboard. System request: Reserved for use in software programs.
Contrast up: Increases the LCD contrast. Contrast adjustment is not needed on a TFT LCD. Contrast down: Decreases the LCD contrast. Contrast adjustment is not needed on a TFT LCD. Brightness up: Increases the LCD brightness. Brightness down: Decreases the LCD brightness.
Using the Touchpad Your computer is equipped with the SmartPoint™ touchpad, which is an integrated-pointing device that is used to perform standard mouse functions (Figure 9 ). The touchpad is an advanced and reliable pointing device that works with a touch of your finger. Figure 9. Touchpad To use the touchpad: Place your finger on the pad and move your finger in the direction you want the cursor to move. The faster you move your finger, the faster the cursor moves across the screen.
Reading the System Status Lights System Status lights show the status of computer functions. The lights appear on the left edge of the computer (Figure 10). Table 2 describes the meaning of the lights. Figure 10.
Table 2. System Status Lights Icon Function of Light Power light: Light is on when the computer’s power is on. The light blinks between green and amber when the battery is low. The light changes to amber when the system is power-on-suspend mode. The power light is off if the system is turned off or is in rest mode. Num Lock light: Light is on when the embedded numeric keypad is activated. See “Using the Numeric Keypad”on page 16 for a description of the keypad.
Connecting the Port Replicator Turn off your computer before you connect or disconnect the port replicator, failing to do this may seriously damage your computer. 1. Close rear port door and slide the inner door open 2. Move the 2 latches on the Port Replicator into the down position 3.
4. Move the latches on the Port Replicator into the up position.
Connecting Peripheral Devices The connectors on your computer enable you to attach peripheral devices to the computer (Figure 11), additional connectors are available if you also use the factory supplied port replicator (Figure 12). Turn off your computer before you connect a peripheral device. Connecting a peripheral device with your computer turned on may seriously damage the device or your computer. Figure 11.
PS/2 Mouse port PS/2 Keyboard port USB port Parallel port Serial port Video port Joystick/MIDI port TV-out (composite) port Figure 12. Port Replicator Peripheral Connectors Table 3 shows the icons located near each connector and tells you the devices that you can attach to the connectors.
Table 3. Connecting Peripheral Devices Icon Connector Serial port: Plug a serial device, such as a serial printer, into this 9pin port. If the device has a 25-pin connector, you need a 25-to-9pin serial adapter. Docking connector: Connect a docking option to this connector. See “Docking Options”on page 96 for more information. USB port: Connect USB devices to this port. USB input/output devices include keyboards, pointing devices, and monitors.
Keyboard port: Connect an external keyboard or keypad to this port. Make sure your computer is turned off when you attach peripherals to the port. Parallel port: Plug a parallel device, such as a parallel printer or network adapter, into this 25-pin port. Video port: Plug the interface cable of an external monitor into this 15-pin connector and then plug the monitor power cord into a grounded outlet. Joystick/MIDI port: Connect a joystick or other game pointing device to this port.
2. Reboot your computer. 3. Connect the TV to the TV-Out (composite) port using an appropriate cable, Figure 13 on page 28 4. Click the Start button on the Windows 98 taskbar. 5. Select Settings. 6. Click Control Panel. The Control Panel window appears. 7. Double-click the Display icon. The Display Properties window appears. 8. Click the Settings tab. The Settings screen appears. 9. Click the Advanced Properties button. The Advanced Properties screen appears. 10. Click the Displays tab.
Connecting External Modules SN6000 computers ship from the factory with an external floppy drive module. For information about the optional CD-ROM and DVD-ROM drives, see “Using Options” on page 91. These devices are connected to the computer’s external module port using the external module cable. If your operating system is Windows 98 you can use the SmartBay utility to hot-swap the external modules.
The external module cable must be inserted as shown in Figure 14. To insert the cable correctly, make sure that The cable connector labeled System is connected to the Computer. The cable connector labeled Unit is connected to the external module. Secure the cable by tightening the thumbscrews. Your computer’s operating system automatically recognises the device in the SmartBay and configures your computer accordingly. If the cable does not fit easily, do not force it.
5. Click Ok. To insert an external module: 1. Open the SmartBay Hotswap Utility. 2. Select Insert Device and click Ok. 3. Connect the external module to the computer using the external module cable. Make sure all connectors are correctly attached. 4. Click Ok to allow your computer to detect the external module. If you have difficulty in getting an external module detected, go through the remove procedure and then the insert procedure again.
Using the Floppy Drive The computer comes with an external 1.44-MB, 3.5-inch, high-density floppy drive, which can read, write to, and format the following disks: A high-density, 3.5-inch disk, which stores 1.44 MB of data. A double-density, 3.5-inch disk, which stores 720 KB of data. The floppy drive in your portable computer is smaller but more power-efficient than a floppy drive in a desktop computer.
Keep magnets and any device that contains a magnet (like the telephone) away from your disks. Magnetic fields can destroy the information on a disk. Do not write directly on a label on your disk; instead, write on a disk label first and attach the label to the disk. Make copies of all your important disks.
Using the CD-ROM Drive The external CD-ROM drive module must be puchased separatly, see “Using Options” on page 91. The CD-ROM drive connects externally to your computer by cable to a connector on the outside of the computer. For information on installing the CD-ROM drive, see “Connecting External Modules” on page 29 and see “Using the SmartBay Utility” on page 30. Compact discs are designed so that you can easily insert one into the computer when you need it, and then remove it: 1.
The name of the CD-ROM drive is the letter following the letter assigned to your last hard drive. For instance, if you have one hard drive with only one hard drive partition, the hard drive is drive C and the CD-ROM drive is drive D. If necessary, you can use the emergency eject button to open the CDROM drive. To use the emergency eject button, turn the computer’s power off and insert a small object, like a bent paperclip, into the hole to press the button.
1. Click the CD Player button on the Windows taskbar to open the CD Player window (Figure 17). Play Stop Eject New Artist New Title Track 1 Figure 17. CD Player Window 2. Click the Stop button in the CD Player Window. 3. Click the Eject button on the CD Player window or press the button on your CD-ROM drive. The drive tray opens and you can remove the disc from the CD-ROM drive. For more information on playing compact discs, see the Help menu in the CD Player window.
Using the Hard Drive Your computer includes an IDE hard drive. The IDE hard drive can store the data and programs your computer uses. Although the storage capacity of hard drives varies according to model, any hard drive holds much more than a floppy disk does. Also, the computer reads and works with a hard drive more rapidly than with a floppy disk. Once information is saved on a hard drive, it remains there until it is overwritten.
Using the Battery Your computer uses a smart rechargeable lithium-ion battery pack for power when the AC adapter is not attached to an electrical outlet. The smart battery gives a accurate measurement of the current battery capacity which helps extend operating time by enabling effective power management in operating systems that take advantage of the accurate information supplied by the battery.
Make it a practice to discharge your battery fully before recharging the battery. This can help extend the life of the battery. Do not attempt to charge the battery in temperatures of under 41o F (5o C) or over 95o F (35oC.) Safely Using the AC Adapter and Batteries Follow these guidelines to safely use the AC adapter and batteries: Turn your equipment off and unplug the AC adapter if you accidentally: – Expose the equipment to liquid. – Drop, jar, or damage the computer.
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Figure 19. Inserting the Battery Monitoring the Battery Charge Battery life is affected by factors such as the power-management settings in System Setup, the applications you use, and the brightness of the LCD. Under normal usage, the battery charge lasts approximately 2.5 hours. Battery life estimates are subject to variation. The actual life of your battery may be less than the estimates given in the documentation.
Figure 20. Battery Gauge The gauge has two sections: The top section of the gauge shows a picture of a battery to indicate that the computer is operating from the battery. The bottom section of the gauge shows you the amount of battery charge remaining. While the battery gauge is displayed, all keys are disabled. The battery gauge closes in a few seconds.
1. Double-click the PowerProfiler battery icon to open the software. 2. Click the Battery tab. 3. Set options under Battery Status and Alarm Settings. For more information on PowerProfiler, see the Help option in the PowerProfiler software. Battery Warnings Your computer gives you the following low-battery warnings (Table 4). Table 4. Battery Warnings Warnings Condition Action to Take The computer beeps 5 times (low-pitched beeps). In Windows 98, a battery-low warning appears on screen.
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Starting System Setup To start System Setup, turn on your computer and then press when prompted. The System Setup screen appears. The top of the System Setup screen has a menu bar with the selections listed in Table 5. Table 5. System Setup Menus Menu Function Main Changes the basic system configuration. Advanced Configures advanced features on your computer. Security Enables security features, including passwords and backup and virus-check reminders.
Moves the cursor forward through the cells for a highlighted field. If the field has only one cell, the key moves the cursor down to the next field. Moves the cursor backward through the cells for a highlighted field. If the field has only one cell, the key combination moves the cursor up to the previous field. Moves the cursor to the field at the top of the window. Moves the cursor to the field at the bottom of the window.
If your computer will not boot after you have changed settings in System Setup and exited the program, reboot and press to reenter System Setup. Once in System Setup, you can try to change the values that caused your computer boot to fail. If the problem persists, press to load the default values. Main Menu When you open System Setup, the Main menu appears. You can make changes to your computer’s basic system configuration from this menu. The fields displayed in this menu are described below.
After you make your selections from this submenu, press the key to exit back to the Main menu. You do not need to configure the drive that came with your computer. Before attempting to configure a hard drive, make sure you have the configuration information supplied by the manufacturer of the hard drive. Incorrect drive settings can cause your computer to malfunction. Each IDE adapter field calls up a submenu. The following fields are found in the submenu: Type: Configures the drive type.
Multi-Sector Transfers: Sets the number of sectors per block to the highest number supported by the drive. Configuration options are Disabled, 2 Sectors, 4 Sectors, 8 Sectors, and 16 Sectors. The default setting for this field depends on the type of hard drive installed in your computer. Before you can make changes to this field, the Type field must be set to User or DVD/CD-ROM. LBA Mode Control: Enables or disables 28-bit addressing of the hard drive, without regard for cylinders, heads, and sectors.
The submenu fields are: Memory Cache: Enables (default) or disables your computer’s (level 2) cache memory. Normally, do not disable the cache memory unless a program’s documentation specifies that the computer cache memory must be disabled. Cache Extended Memory Area: Controls the caching of system memory over 1 MB. Options are Write Back (default), uncached, Write Through and Write Protect. Normally, Write Back is the optimal setting but if you are experiencing problems try changing the ssettings.
this field are Single Mouse (default) and Dual Mouse. If you set this field to Single Mouse, the touchpad mouse is disabled when an external PS/2 mouse is attached. Select Dual Mouse to have both the touchpad mouse and the PS/2 mouse enabled at the same time. I/O Device Configuration: Opens the I/O Device Configuration submenu if you press when this field is highlighted. If you attempt to set two ports to the same settings, the fields will be marked with asterisks.
When the Parallel port field is set to Enabled, the computer’s operating system uses the default configuration or the configuration you choose. If you select Disabled, you free up an IRQ for use by another device. If Auto is selected the BIOS or the computer’s operating system chooses the configuration Floppy disk controller: Configures the floppy disk controller. The options for this field are Enabled (default), Auto, and Disabled.
TV Standard: Selects the TV Standard to be used when using the TV out (composite) port .Options are NTSC, PAL (default), PAL-M, PAL60, NTSC-J and SCART-PAL. Local Bus IDE adapter: Enables the integrated IDE local bus adapters. Options are Both (default), Disabled, Primary and Secondary. The Both option enables both the primary IDE adapter (for the hard drive) and the secondary IDE adapter (for the CD-ROM drive) on the computer.
Fixed disk boot sector:* Enables you to write-protect the hard drive boot sector to protect against viruses and alterations. Only a user with the supervisor password can access this field. The options for this field are Normal (default) and Write Protect. Diskette access:.* Enables you to restrict the use of floppy drives. When set to Supervisor (default), the use of floppy drives is restricted to a user with the supervisor password.
For a Daily, Weekly, or Monthly prompt to be accurate, System Date in the Main menu must be set to the current date. Power Menu The Power menu of System Setup allows you to enable and adjust your computer’s sophisticated power-saving features. Enabling these features extends the life of the battery. If your computer shipped with Windows 98 installed, Windows 98 Power Management works with the settings in the Power Management option on the Control Panel.
is in this mode. This rest mode is also known as suspend to RAM. When the computer enters save to disk mode, it will not resume normal operation at a specified time no matter how the Resume On Time field is set. Rest Timeout: Sets the amount of time that the computer needs to be in Standby before entering Rest Mode. You can disable this option by selecting Off. The default setting is 10 min. Resume On Time: Enables the computer to resume operation from rest mode at a scheduled time.
2. Highlight the option with the or key. 3. Press the bar or <-> (hyphen key) until the option moves up or down in the list of options and the number 1, 2, or 3 appears beside the option. 4. Press to return to the Boot menu. The default setting is 1. Diskette Drive, 2.Hard Drive and 3.ATAPI CD-ROM Drive.With these default settings, your computer first attempts to boot the floppy drive.
Discard Changes: Enables you to discard the selections you have made and restore the values you previously saved. When you select this option and press , a message appears asking if you want to load the previous configuration. Choose Yes and press to load the previous settings and remain in System Setup. Choose No and press to retain your changes and remain in System Setup. Save Changes: Saves your selections without exiting System Setup.
Using System Security This section describes the security options provided with your computer. System Passwords The computer provides two levels of password security: administrative-level (supervisor) and user-level (user). Either password prevents unauthorized access to the computer. The supervisor password enables full access to all System Setup fields.
. Your computer does not distinguish between capitalized and lowercase letters in your password. As you type the password, the cursor moves but your password does not appear on the screen. 6. Press after you have typed your password. The computer prompts you to reenter your password for verification. 7. Type your password again and press . A message appears telling you that the changes have been saved. Press again to return to the Security menu. 8.
10. Select Exit Saving Changes, press , and press again to restart the computer. Requiring a Boot Password After you create a supervisor or user password, you can enable the computer to prompt for a password each time it starts. To enable the prompt, select the option Enabled in the Password on boot field in System Setup. For more information about the Password on boot field, see “Security Menu” on page 53.
a password through System Setup. (See “Creating a Password”on page 59 for instructions.To lock your keyboard, press .
Using Power Management Options Your computer includes power-management options that can help the battery charge last longer and extend the life of the battery, LCD panel, and other components. Power-management options slow down or shut off system components when the components are not being used. Power management slows down system performance. Your computer runs fastest with the AC adapter attached, when no power management is in effect.
Card controller, and some other devices turn off to save energy. DPMS (a form of monitor power management) to an external monitor is invoked. To resume from standby, touch the touchpad. Do not press any keys on your keyboard. If you press a key to resume from standby, your computer will recognize the function of the key you pressed and perform that function. For example, if you press and a document is open, an “n” is typed into your document.
When your computer enters or resumes from save to disk mode, screens appear indicating system status. These status screens do not appear when the computer enters or resumes from power on suspend. Rest Mode Precautions Observe the following precautions when using rest mode: Save all open files before you press to manually place your computer into rest mode. Do not try to resume to full-power mode using battery power if the battery charge is low.
Click the Standard tab in PowerProfiler to set timeouts for the LCD and the hard drive. You can also set power management to be enabled Always, Battery Only, or Never. The Advanced screen in PowerProfiler enables resume from rest options, and the Battery screen enables options to conserve battery life. Keep the following in mind when using PowerProfiler: If you disable power management in PowerProfiler, the setting overrides any power-management settings in System Setup.
Creating a Save to Disk Partition The hard drive shipped in your computer has a save to disk partition in which data from system and video memory is stored during save to disk mode. The partition is the maximum size needed for your computer and supports system memory of 160 MB. If you need to repartition your hard disk, you can create a save to disk partition using the Phoenix PHDISK utility, provided with your computer.
and then press . PHDISK automatically creates a save to disk partition of the maximum size for your computer. When the save to disk partition has been created, the following message appears: Save to disk partition created successfully If you do not intend to use the save to disk mode, you can delete the save to disk partition on an Samsung hard drive using PHDISK / delete. Then you can repartition and reformat the save to disk partition for some other application.
Changing the Video Configuration Your computer includes an TFT LCD or active-matrix display. The capabilities of the screen plus the video drivers installed on the computer determine the quality of the image your LCD can display. The following sections describe the display capabilities of your computer. Resolution and Color Depth The resolution of the LCD is the sharpness of the image it can display. Resolution is measured by the number of pixels (individual dots) displayed on the entire screen.
Table 7. Video Driver Capabilities Software Drivers Windows 98 Windows NT® 4.
Selecting a Monitor Type When you attach an external monitor to your computer, Windows 98 automatically selects display settings for it (this feature is not available in Windows NT). If you wish, you can adjust the display settings by selecting a monitor type: 1. Click the Start button on the Windows 98 taskbar. 2. Select Settings. 3. Click Control Panel. The Control Panel window appears. 4. Double-click the Display icon. The Display Properties window appears. 5. Click the Settings tab.
Changing Color Depth and Resolution To change the color depth and resolution of your LCD or external monitor: 1. Click the Start button on the Windows taskbar. 2. Select Settings. 3. Click Control Panel. The Control Panel window appears. 4. Double-click the Display icon. The Display Properties window appears. 5. Click the Settings tab. The Settings screen appears. 6. To change the color depth, click the arrow next to Color palette and select the color depth you want. 7.
6. Click the Next button. 7. Select Display a list of all the drivers in a specific location, so you can select the driver you want. Click the Next button. 8. Click the Have disk button. If the driver is on a floppy disk insert it into the floppy drive or if you want to use the origianl factory driver insert the Samsung Restore CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. Click the Browse button and locate driver you want to install. Click the OK button. 9.
9. Click Yes. The driver is copied. A window appears telling you the driver has been successfully copied. 10. Click OK. Remove the disk from the floppy drive. Close the open windows on the screen. 11. Click Yes when prompted to restart the computer. As the computer restarts, select Windows NT Workstation Version 4.00 as the operating system and press . 12. Log on as supervisor. The Invalid Display Settings window appears. 13. Click the OK button.
Working with PC Cards By installing PC Cards, you can add functions to your portable computer similar to those found on add-in boards for desktop computers. Available PC Cards include: Input/output, such as modem, network, pager, video capture, and SCSI cards. Storage, such as hard drive cards. Combo cards, such as a combination modem and network card. Your computer includes the following PC Card support: Two PC-Card slots: You can install Type I, II, or III cards in the slots.
Maintaining PC Cards To maintain your PC Cards, follow these guidelines: Keep cards away from excessive heat, direct sunlight, and liquids. Do not drop, bend, flex, or crush cards when handling. Keep dust, magnets, and static electricity away from PC Cards. When a card is not in use, carry it in its protective carrying case. Some PC Cards include cables that extend from the back of the cards. Be careful not to bend or put excessive strain on these cables.
3. Press the eject button again to eject the card, see Figure 22 on page 77 PUSH Figure 22. Removing a PC Card Windows 98 Windows 98 automatically assigns computer resources (such as communication ports and memory addresses) to a PC Card installed in your computer. For further information on configuring a PC Card in Windows 98, see the index entry PC cards in the Windows Help. Windows 98 also handles power management for PC Cards.
Windows NT 4.0 Systemsoft Card Wizard is shipped with notebook computers that use Windows NT as the operating system. When you install a PC Card, CardWizard attempts to configure it automatically. If Card Wizard successfully assigns system resources to your card, the computer beeps twice. If CardWizard cannot automatically configure your PC Card, the computer beeps once and a message appears telling you that the card has not been configured. Click the Wizard button on the CardWizard window.
3. Click OK. 4. Push the card eject button on the side of the PC Card slot. 5. Pull the card out of the slot compartment. For more information on using the CardWizard program, see the CardWizard Help.
Updating the System BIOS Your computer uses flash BIOS, which enables you to update the BIOS easily from a floppy disk. If Samsung releases a BIOS update for your computer, copy the disk image to your hard drive from The Samsung Web site: http://www.samsungpc.com/ Performing the BIOS Update Before performing the BIOS update, please note the following rules: Do not interrupt the power while updating the BIOS.
5. Type the path to the extract utility. The utility is in the BIOS update files you copied to the hard drive. 6. Click the OK button. 7. Follow the instructions on the screen to make your BIOS update disk. 8. Leave the disk in the computer and restart the computer. 9. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the BIOS update. 10.
Troubleshooting the BIOS Update If the flash BIOS update was not successful, make sure that You have the right update BIOS for your machine. You have completely inserted the disk into the floppy drive. The BIOS update disk has not been damaged or corrupted. The AC adapter is connected. Then try the BIOS update again. If the problem continues, contact your authorized Samsung reseller.
About Drivers and System Resources This section gives you basic information about drivers and system IRQs. Drivers A driver is a program that enables the operating system to work with a hardware device. Your computer includes drivers for the audio, video, touchpad, keyboard, CD-ROM drive, hard drive, floppy drive, and PC Card controller. When you add a device to your computer, such as a printer, you must install a driver for that device. Different drivers are used by different operating systems.
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If you are unable to transfer files with the infrared port, check the following: Make sure the Serial port B field in System Setup is set to 2F8, IRQ 3. The field is in the Advanced Menu under I/O Device Configuration. The receiving device must be positioned properly. There must be no more than three feet (or one meter) of distance between the computer’s infrared port and the receiving infrared device. The sending and receiving devices need to be on the same level vertically.
b. When a prompt identifies your pcmcia.sys file as an OEM-installed file and asks you to overwrite the version of the file on your system with the service pack version, click the No button. If you install any future service packs on your computer, make sure that, when you are prompted, you do not overwrite the pcmcia.sys file, or you may be unable to use your computer.
Troubleshooting If you ever have difficulty running your computer, follow these steps: 1. Consult the following sections for advice on how to handle system problems. 2. If you have an internet connection, visit the Samsung Web site: http://www.samsungpc.com Updates on your system and other Samsung products are periodically added to the Web site. 3.
Using the Samsung Restore CD-ROM All SN6000 Series computers that ship from the factory include one Microsoft Windows 98 or Windows NT 4.0 CD-ROM, one restore CDROM and one Boot Floppy diskette. The Samsung Restore CD-ROM contains a copy of the applications and drivers needed for computer’s operating system. In the unlikely event that programs on the computer hard drive become corrupted or are erased, you can use the Microsoft Operating System CD-ROM and the restore CD-ROM to reinstall them.
Nothing appears on the external monitor when you switch the display to it. Is the monitor properly connected to the computer? Is the monitor’s power cord connected to an AC wall outlet? Check the brightness and contrast controls on the monitor. Does the program appear on the LCD panel instead of the external monitor? If so, press to switch to the monitor. Try turning the monitor off and on again. The external monitor displays flashes or waves. Check the cables between the monitor and the computer.
the Installed O/S field in System Setup is set to other. Check to make sure that the port is enabled in System Setup. A PC Card does not work correctly. Make sure that the PC Card is inserted right side up in the PC Card slot. Check that the card is inserted fully into the slot. If you are using a PC Card modem, check the modem cable connections. If you are using an operating system that is not plug and play compliant, make sure the Installed O/S field in System Setup is set to Other.
Using Options You can order the following options for your SN6000 Series computer from your authorised Samsung reseller: An extra AC adapter. An auto/airline adapter that enables you to charge the computer’s battery and operate the computer while in an automobile or an airplane. An extra battery pack. 32, 64 and 128 MB memory modules that enable you to upgrade your computer’s memory. An external numeric keypad. An external CD-ROM drive module. An external DVD-ROM drive module.
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Contact your airline for information on using an airline adapter on your flight. To use the adapter: 1. Plug the adapter cable into the AC adapter connector on the computer. 2. Connect the adapter to the cigarette lighter socket or the portable computer connector on the airplane. The light on the adapter is green when the adapter is working properly. The light may be red for a few seconds when you first plug in the adapter or while you use the adapter. This is normal.
Battery Pack You can order another smart lithium-ion battery pack for your computer. See “Using the Battery”on page 38 for information on the battery. Figure 25. Smart Lithium-ion Battery Memory Modules You can increase system memory by installing an optional memory module. You computer comes with a non-removable 32 MB SDRAM SODIMM module and can be upgraded by installing 32, 64 or 128 MB SDRAM SODIMM modules. The maximum system memory is 160 MB.
External Numeric Keypad The external numeric keypad has the same features as the integrated keypad. The external keypad plugs into the PS/2 mouse and keyboard port. See “Connecting Peripheral Devices”on page 24 External CD-ROM Drive Module The CD-ROM drive module can be connected to your computer using the external module cable. See “Connecting External Modules”on page 29 and see “Using the CD-ROM Drive” on page 34 or directions on installing and using the CD-ROM drive.
Docking Options You can order an additional Port Replicator. Figure 27. Port Replicator Contact your reseller for a list of other docking options available for your SN6000 computer. User’s manuals are included with the docking options.
Specifications Table 9 gives the specifications for your computer. Table 9. System Specifications Dimension System with 12.1 TFT LCD Width 11.7 in (297 mm) Height 1.1 in (28 mm) Depth 8.9 in (225 mm) Weight (with battery installed) 4.2 lbs (1.9 kg) LCD viewing area (12.1 TFT) 9.7 x 7.2 in (246 x 184.
Smart Lithium-Ion Battery Weight 380g Nominal open circuit voltage 10.8 Vcc Capacity, typical 3200mAh Charging time, approximate, with computer turned off 2.5 hours Charging time, approximate, with computer turned on 4 hours Average battery life, with power management enabled 2.5 hours AC Adapter Width 2.05 in (5.2 cm) Height 1 in (2.6 cm) Length 4.33 in (11 cm) Weight (0.21 kg) Operating voltage 100-120 VAC/ 200-240 VAC Line frequency 50/60 Hz Input current 1.3 A 100 V - 0.
Abbreviations Your SN6000 Series documentation uses the following abbreviations: A . . . . . . . . . .Amperes AC . . . . . . . .Alternating current APM . . . . . . .Advanced Power Management ASK-IR . . . .Amplitude shift keyed infrared ATA . . . . . . .AT attachment (refers to the hard-drive interface in an AT-compatible computer) BIOS. . . . . . .Basic input/output system C . . . . . . . . . .Centigrade CD . . . . . . . .Compact disc CD-ROM . . .Compact disc read-only memory cm . . . . . . . . .
Hz . . . . . . . . .Hertz IDE . . . . . . . .Integrated drive electronics in. . . . . . . . . .Inches I/O . . . . . . . .Input/Output IrDA . . . . . . .Infrared Data Association IRQ. . . . . . . .Interrupt request line Kb/sec. . . . . .Kilobits per second KB . . . . . . . .Kilobytes kg . . . . . . . . .Kilograms LAN . . . . . . .Local-area network lbs . . . . . . . . .Pounds LBA . . . . . . .Logical block addressing LCD . . . . . . .Liquid-crystal display m. . . . . . . . . .Meters mA . . . . . . . .
SMART . . . .Static random-access memory SRAM . . . . .Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology SVGA . . . . . .Super video graphics array TFT . . . . . . .Thin-film transistor USB . . . . . . .Universal serial bus V . . . . . . . . . .Volt VAC . . . . . . .Voltage alternating current VCC . . . . . . .Voltage collector current VDC . . . . . . .Voltage direct current VGA . . . . . . .Video graphics array whr . . . . . . . .Watt hour XGA . . . . . . .
Glossary AC adapter The AC (or alternating current) adapter regulates current coming into your computer from the wall outlet. The current at the wall outlet is alternating current and needs to be changed by the adapter to DC (direct current) before your computer can use it for power. BIOS BIOS stands for basic input/output system. The BIOS is software (often called firmware) that is independent of any operating system.
time required for the microprocessor to get the data it needs from the main memory by storing recently accessed data in the cache. CardBus CardBus technology enables the computer to use 32-bit PC Cards. Hardware in the computer and the Windows 98 operating system provide support for the 32-bit cards. The voltage of 32-bit cards (3.3 volts) is lower than that of 16-bit cards (5 volts). The 32-bit cards can transmit more data at a time than the 16-bit cards, thus increasing their speed.
copies without accessing the disk. This, in turn, speeds up the performance of the application. A cache is a buffer for transferring disk sectors in and out of RAM. Data stored in a disk cache is a copy of data already stored on the physical disk. DMA (direct memory access) A method of transferring data from a device to memory without having the data pass through the microprocessor. Using DMA can speed up system performance. Floppy disk A removable disk, also called floppy or diskette.
phosphor dots on the back of the screen. The phosphor dots light up to show the image. LCDs use a liquid-crystal solution between two sheets of polarizing material. Electric current passing through the liquid aligns the crystals so that light can or cannot pass through them, creating an image. MB 1,024 kilobytes. Megabit 1,048,576 bits or about 128 kilobytes. Operating system A program that supervises the computer's operation, including handling I/O.
POST POST stands for power-on self-test. POST is a test performed by the computer whenever you turn on the power. POST checks system integrity. RAM (random access memory) The computer's system memory, including conventional and extended memory. You can write to and read from RAM. Information stored in RAM is temporary, and is erased when the system is turned off. Refresh rate The refresh rate is the rate at which the image on the LCD screen is rewritten to the screen.
RGB A color model generally used by display devices. Colors are described as a mixture of Red, Green and Blue. TFT (thin film transistor) LCD A TFT LCD uses a separate transistor circuit to control each pixel. This technology provides the best resolution for an LCD screen. A TFT LCD is also sometimes called an active matrix LCD. Zoomed video Zoomed video technology enables zoom video PC Card to transfer data directly from the card to video and audio systems without going through the microprocessor.
Recording the Computer Hardware Configuration In the spaces provided, write the System Setup program settings. If your computer ever loses configuration information, you can enter the information from this section into System Setup to restore it. MAIN MENU Legacy Diskette A: Disabled 1.44/1.
Fast PIO 1 Fast PIO 2 Fast PIO 3 Fast PIO 4 FPIO 3 / DMA 1 FPIO 4 / DMA 2 Ultra DMA: Mode 0 Mode 1 Mode 2 Disabled Enabled Disabled MEMORY CACHE SUBMENU Memory Cache: Cache Extended Memory Area: Cache D400 -D7FF Cache D800 -DBFF Write Back Uncached Write Through Write Protect Disabled Write Through Write Protect Write Back Disabled Write Through Write Protect Write Back ADVANCED MENU PS/2 MOUSE CONFIGURATION SUBMENU Mouse Configuration: Enabled Disabled Mouse Operation Mode:
Parallel port: Mode: Enabled Disabled Bi-directional EPP Auto Output only ECP Base I/O address: 378, IRQ 7 378, IRQ 5 278, IRQ 7 278, IRQ 5 3BC, IRQ 7 DMA Channel: Floppy Disk Controller: Installed O/S: 3BC, IRQ 5 DMA 1 DMA 2 DMA 3 Enabled Disabled Auto Win95/Win98 APM Other Win98 ACPI/WinNT5.
SECURITY MENU Password on boot: Enabled Disabled Fixed disk boot sector: Normal Write Protect Diskette access: User Supervisor Virus check reminder: Daily Weekly Monthly Weekly Monthly Disabled System backup reminder: Daily Disabled POWER MENU Power Savings Mode: Max. Power Savings Standby Timeout: Off Rest Mode: Power On Suspend Rest Timeout: Resume On Time: Time_________________ Off On Max.
Index Numerics Abbreviations 99 AC adapter 102 optional 91 using 7 voltage 7 Adjusting brightness 10, 18 contrast 10, 18 display 10 Advanced menu, System Setup 50 Auto/airline adapter 92 BIOS (basic input/output system) 102 on Web site 80 updating 80 Boot 56, 102 cold 11 warm 11 Boot Device Priority field 56 Boot disk 102 Boot menu, System Setup 56 Boot sector 61 Boot-time Logo Screen field 52 Brightness adjustment keys 10, 18 power management 63 Byte 102 B C Backing up software 88 Backlight keys 17 Ba
24-bit 69 32-bit 69 depth 72 COM port 103 Configuring computer 44 video features 69 Connecting peripheral devices 24 Contrast adjustment keys 10, 18 Conventional memory 103 CPU BIOS Update field 52 CRT/LCD keys 17 Cursor control keys 16 Cylinders field 48 D device 56 Disassembly warning 12 Disc 103 Discard Changes field 58 Disk 103 Disk cache 104 Disk sector 106 Diskette access field 54 Display adjusting 10 changing 17 Disposing of battery packs 39 DMA (direct memory access) 104 Docking options 96 Drive li
H Hard drive 104 configuring 47 locking the boot sector 61 partitions 37 using 37 Hardware specifications 97 Heads field 48 Hot swapping 30 I Icons port 26 status lights 20 IDE Adapter1 field 47 IDE Adapter2 field 47 Infrared, troubleshooting 85 Installed O/S field 52 Installing main battery 39 PC Card 76 peripheral devices 24 IRQ (interrupt request line) 83, 104 I/O Device Configuration Menu 51 I/O (input/output) 104 K Keyboard locking 17, 62 using 15 L Large Disk Access Mode field 53 LBA Mode Control f
Passwords for floppy drive 61 on boot 61 overview 59 PC Card 16-bit 75 32-bit 75 CardBus 75, 103 CardWizard 78 definition 105 installing 76 maintaining 76 removing 76 rest mode 78 slot 105 stopping in CardWizard 78 troubleshooting 90 types 75 using 75 Windows 98 77 Windows NT 4.
Screen Expansion field 52 Scroll Lock keys 17 light 21 Sector 106 Sectors field 48 Security features 59 Security Menu, System Setup 53 Serial port A field 51 Serial port B field 51 Set Supervisor Password field 53 Set User Password field 53 Shadow RAM (random access memory) 106 Shutting down the computer 10 SMART Monitoring 49 SmartBay Hotswap Utility 30 Software backing up 88 documentation 4 Spills, handling 13 Standby mode setting timeout for 55 using 64 Standby Timeout field 55 Starting System Setup 45 S
Volume control keys 17 W Windows 98 27 accessing online manual 2 changing the video driver 72 hot swapping external modules 30 keys 16 Samsung SN6000 Series User’s Manual PC Card 77 Windows NT 4.