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Restoring the System, Creating a Restore Point

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Restoring the System This description is only for models running Window XP. The System Restore function allows you to restore your computer to an earlier copy (called a restore point), and restores the settings if a problem occurs.The System Restore function is provided by Windows XP to enable the resolution of various problems without reinstalling Windows XP completely. You can use System Restore in the following cases. • The system files are deleted or damaged by mistake. • The system is unstable or a problem occurs in a device driver. • A problem occurs after changing system files such as the registry. • A problem occurs after installing a new program. Creating a Restore Point Restore points are created at predetermined times and at times of significant system events such as when a program or a driver is installed. You can also decide when to create your own restore points. There must be more than 200MB of free space on the hard disk drive. If the disk space is insufficient, a saved restore point might be deleted. It is recommended to creating a restore point when purchasing a new computer and before installing new programs or device drivers. Before creating a restore point, check that the computer is operating properly. The procedures to create your own restore point are described below. 1 Click Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > System Restore. Restoring the System 105

Section	Page
Samsung Q1b v1.0 - English	1
Product Features	2
Using Your Document	3
Contents	4
Safety Precautions	6
Maintaining a Proper Posture While Using the Computer	11
Chapter 1. Getting Started	13
Overview	14
Front View / Status Indicators	14
Top View	15
Right View	16
Left View	16
Rear View	17
Turning the Computer On and Off	18
Turning the computer on	18
Turning the computer off	18
Chapter 2. Using the Computer	19
Stylus Pen	20
Entering Text	22
Using the Tablet PC Input Panel	22
Entering text using the Dialkeys	25
Volume Control	26
Using the Buttons	27
The Menu Button ()	27
The Quick Launch Button	28
The Auto Scaler Button	30
Using an external Monitor	31
Connecting a Monitor	31
Viewing on a Monitor	31
Dual View	32
Chapter 3. Using Microsoft Windows XP	34
About Microsoft Windows XP	35
Get Going with the Tablet PC	35
Tablet PC Tutorials	36
Reinstalling Windows XP	36
The Windows XP Screen Layout	37
Desktop	37
Understanding the Start Menu	38
Understanding a Window	39
Control Panel	40
Opening the Control Panel	40
User Account	41
Changing the Resolution and Colors	43
Chapter 4. Using the Network	44
Connecting to a Wireless LAN (Optional)	45
Connecting to an Access Point (AP)	46
Connecting to computer-to-computer networks (peer-to-peer or ad hoc)	47
Setting up a Wireless Network Setup Using the Wireless LAN Setup Program	50
Using Samsung Network Manager	51
Setting Up a Network	51
Accessing a network from a different location	54
Network Status Diagnosis	54
Using Bluetooth Devices (Optional)	55
Bluetooth Software Setup	56
Using Bluetooth	58
Chapter 5. Using Applications	62
Introducing Programs	63
Using Samsung Update Plus	65
Program Launcher	67
Program Launcher Screen Layout	67
Using Program Launcher	68
Using AVStation premium	69
Start and Screen Layout	69
MUSIC Station	70
PHOTO Station	73
MOVIE Station	76
Using AVStation NOW / AVStation Viewer	79
Start / Exit AVStation NOW	79
Start / Exit AVStation Viewer	80
Screen Layout	81
MUSIC Station	81
PHOTO Station	83
MOVIE Station	84
CyberLink PowerDVD	86
Chapter 6. Settings	88
Using System Setup	89
Starting System Setup	89
The System Setup Screen	90
Setting a Booting Password	92
Changing the Booting Priority	95
Using the Battery	96
Removing and Attaching a Battery	96
Charging the Battery	97
Monitoring the Battery Charge	97
Extending the Battery Usage Time	99
Chapter 7. Troubleshooting / Appendix	102
Using Magic Doctor	103
Using Norton AntiVirus	104
Restoring the System	105
Creating a Restore Point	105
Returning your computer to an earlier restore point	106
Undoing the last restoration	107
Reinstalling Software	108
Running the system software Media	108
Installing drivers and programs	109
Reinstalling Windows XP	110
Running the System Recovery Media	110
Quick Installation	111
Standard Installation	112
Installing Windows When Windows Fails	113
Questions and Answers	114
Windows Related	114
Display Related	114
Sound Related	116
Wireless LAN Related	117
Games and Programs Related	120
Bluetooth	121
Security Center	123
Other	125
Specifications	126
Glossary	128
Index	131
Important Safety Information	132
Battery Disposal	132
Laser Safety	132
Power Cord Requirements	132
Regulatory Compliance Statements	133
Wireless Guidance	133
United States of America	134
European Union	136
WEEE Symbol Information	139

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Restoring the System

This description is only for models running Window XP.

The System Restore function allows you to restore your computer to an earlier copy (called a restore

point), and restores the settings if a problem occurs.The System Restore function is provided by

Windows XP to enable the resolution of various problems without reinstalling Windows XP complete-

ly.

You can use System Restore in the following cases.

•

The system files are deleted or damaged by mistake.

•

The system is unstable or a problem occurs in a device driver.

•

A problem occurs after changing system files such as the registry.

•

A problem occurs after installing a new program.

Creating a Restore Point

Restore points are created at predetermined times and at times of significant system events such as

when a program or a driver is installed. You can also decide when to create your own restore points.

There must be more than 200MB of free space on the hard disk drive. If the disk space is insuf-

ficient, a saved restore point might be deleted.

It is recommended to creating a restore point when purchasing a new computer and before in-

stalling new programs or device drivers. Before creating a restore point, check that the computer

is operating properly.

The procedures to create your own restore point are described below.

Click

Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > System Restore