Samsung Notebook Odyssey User Manual

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Do not store your device near or in heaters, microwaves, hot 
cooking equipment, or high pressure containers.
•	The battery may leak.
•	Your device may overheat and cause a fire.
Do not use damaged or illegally modified CDs.
There is a danger of damaging the product or personal injury.
Do not insert the fingers into the ports (holes), card slot, or 
vents.
There is a danger of injury or electric shock.
Use recommended computer cleansing solutions when 
cleaning the product and only use the computer when it is 
completely dry.
Failure to do so may result in electric shock or fire.
You should not use a paper clip to perform an emergency 
disc ejection while the disc is in motion. Make sure to use the 
emergency disc eject method only when the Optical Disc Drive 
has stopped.
There is a danger of injury.
Close the LCD panel only after checking if the notebook 
computer is turned off.
The temperature may rise and it may cause deformation of the 
product.
Do not press the eject button while the CD-ROM drive is in 
operation.
You might lose data and the disc might be suddenly ejected and 
could cause an injury.
Do not drop or hit the computer against anything.
Failure to do so may result in physical injury or computer 
malfunction.
When handling computer parts, follow the instructions on the 
manual supplied with the parts.
Failure to do so may result in damage to the product.
If the product emits smoke or there is a burning smell, 
disconnect the power plug from the wall outlet and contact a 
Samsung Service Center immediately. For notebook computers 
that are supplied with an optional removable battery, 
disconnect the battery.
There is a danger of fire.   
						

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Do not use your computer in a hospital or on an aircraft that can 
be interfered with by radio frequency.
•	Avoid using your computer within a 15 cm range of a 
pacemaker, if possible, as your computer can interfere with 
the pacemaker.
•	To minimize possible interference with a pacemaker, use your 
computer only on the side of your body that is opposite the 
pacemaker.
•	If you use medical equipment, contact the equipment 
manufacturer before using your computer to determine 
whether or not the equipment will be affected by radio 
frequencies emitted by the computer.
•	When in a hospital, turn off your computer and follow all 
hospital regulations. Radio frequencies emitted from the 
computer may affect medical equipment.
Do not place your face close to the Optical Disc Drive tray when 
it is operating.
There is a danger of injury due to an abrupt ejection.
Do not use the product if it is cracked or broken.
Broken glass or acrylic could cause injury to your hands and face. 
Take the device to a Samsung Service Center to have it repaired.
When using wireless communication (LAN, Bluetooth, etc.) 
always follow applicable instructions. For example, airlines and 
hospitals have strict requirements.
Avoid exposing a drive to magnetic fields. Security devices 
with magnetic fields include airport walk-through devices 
and security wands. The airport security devices that check 
carry-on luggage, such as conveyor belts, use X-rays instead of 
magnetism and will not damage a drive.
Keep the computer away from magnetic material.
•	Magnetic materials may cause computer malfunction or cause 
the battery to discharge.
•	To avoid damaging the computer or magnetic stripe cards, 
such as credit cards, keep magnetic stripe cards away from the 
computer.   
						

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Shut down the computer and disconnect all cables before 
disassembling the computer. For notebook computers that are 
supplied with an optional removable battery, disconnect the 
battery.
Failure to do so may cause electric shock.
Make sure to close the computer cover before connecting the 
power after a reassembly.
There is a danger of electric shock if your body touches an internal 
part.
Never disassemble or repair the product by yourself.
There is a danger of accident. Use authorized Samsung Service 
Center.
To connect a device that is not manufactured or authorized 
by Samsung, enquire at a Samsung Service Center before 
connecting the device.
There is a danger of damaging the product.Upgrade Related
Do not attempt to upgrade the computer, unless you are 
qualified. Otherwise, contact a Samsung Service Center or an 
authorized technician.
Follow the specified instructions contained in the manual for 
user maintenance. Do not disassemble any other parts by 
yourself.
Failure to do so may result in computer malfunction, electric 
shock, or fire.
Take care when touching the product or parts.
The computer may be damaged or you may be injured.
Do not disassemble the power supply unit in any circumstances.
Failure to do so may result in electric shock, fire, or an explosion.   
						

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Cautions on preventing data loss (hard disk 
management)
Take care not to damage the data on a storage device.
•	Subjecting the device to physical impacts may result in data 
loss.
•	The data may be lost when the computer is turned off or reset 
by a power failure while the storage device is operating.
•	The data may be lost and irrecoverable due to a computer 
virus.
•	The data may be lost if the power is turned off while running 
an application.
•	Samsung is not liable for any loss of data on the storage 
device.
To prevent data loss due to damage to the hard disk drive, 
please back up the data frequently.
Storage and movement related
Do not store the computer in an enclosed space, such as a 
computer bag, while it is running.
Failure to do so may result in fire. Completely shut down the 
computer before putting the computer into an enclosed space.
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.
Do not operate or look at the computer while driving a vehicle.
There is a danger of a traffic accident. Please concentrate on 
driving.
For long periods of inactivity or storage, discharge the battery 
and separate it from the computer (for external or removable 
battery types).   
						

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LCD bad pixels
Samsung observes strict specifications regarding the quality 
and reliability of the LCD. However, there is a small chance that 
a few pixels may be bad. A large number of bad pixels can cause 
problems with the display, but a small number of bad pixels 
does not generally affect computer performance.
Samsung’s quality standards for bad pixels are as follows:
•	Bright dot: 2 or fewer
•	Black dot: 4 or fewer
•	Combination (bright and dark): 4 or fewer
Clean the LCD screen with a soft cloth dampened with 
computer cleansing detergent.
Do not use excessive force. Doing so may damage the LCD screen.   
						

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Setting up the system
•	Read and follow all instructions marked on the product and 
in the documentation before operating the system. Retain all 
safety and operating instructions for future use.
•	Do not use this product near water or a heat source such as a 
radiator.
•	Set up the system on a stable work surface.
•	The product should be operated only with the type of power 
source indicated on the rating label.
•	Ensure that the electrical outlet to power the equipment is 
easily accessible in case of fire or short circuit.
•	If the computer has a voltage selector switch, make sure that 
the switch is in the proper position for your area.
•	Openings in the computer case are provided for ventilation. 
Do not block or cover these openings. Make sure you provide 
adequate space, at least 6 inches (15 cm), around the system 
for ventilation when setting up your work area. Never insert 
objects of any kind into the computer ventilation openings.
Important safety information
Safety instructions
The system is designed and tested to meet the latest standards for 
safety of information technology equipment. However, to ensure 
safe use of this product, it is important that the safety instructions 
marked on the product and in the documentation are followed.
Always follow these instructions to help guard against 
personal injury and damage to the system.   
						

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Care during use
•	Do not walk on the power cord or allow anything to rest on it.
•	Do not spill anything on the computer or its components. 
The best way to avoid spills is to not eat or drink near the 
computer or its components.
•	Some products have a replaceable CMOS battery on the 
system board. There is a danger of explosion if the CMOS 
battery is replaced incorrectly. Replace the battery with the 
same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.
Dispose of batteries according to the manufacturers 
instructions. If the CMOS battery requires replacement ensure 
that a qualified technician performs the task.
•	When the computer is turned off, a small amount of electrical 
current still flows through the computer.
To avoid electrical shock, always unplug all power cables, 
remove the battery and modem cables from the wall outlets 
before cleaning the system.
•	Ensure that the fan vents on the bottom of the casing are 
clear at all times. Do not place the computer on a soft surface, 
doing so will block the bottom vents.
•	When using an extension cord with this system, make sure 
that the total power rating on the products plugged into the 
extension cord does not exceed the extension cord power 
rating.
•	For Notebooks with glossy display bezels the user should 
consider the placement of the Notebook as the bezel may 
cause reflections from surrounding light and bright surfaces.   
						

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Operating instructions
1 When installing and operating devices please refer to safety 
requirements in the user manual.
2 Devices can be used only with the equipment specified in the 
technical specifications of the devices.
3 If any smell of burning or smoke is detected from the 
computer the unit should be switched off and the battery 
removed. The unit should be checked by a qualified 
technician before reuse.
4 Service and repair of devices should be carried out by 
authorized service centers.
5 Do not allow the portable computer to operate with the base 
resting directly on exposed skin for extended periods of time. 
The surface temperature of the base will rise during normal 
operation (particularly when AC Power is present). Allowing 
sustained contact with exposed skin can cause discomfort or 
eventually a burn.
•	Unplug the system from the wall outlet and contact a 
Samsung Service Center if:
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he power cord or plug is damaged.
 – Liquid has been spilled in

to the computer.
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he computer does not operate properly when the operating 
instructions are followed.
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he computer was dropped or the casing is damaged.
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he computer performance changes.   
						

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Battery disposal
Do not put rechargeable batteries or products powered by 
non-removable rechargeable batteries in the garbage.
Contact the Samsung Service Center for information on how to 
dispose of batteries that you cannot use or recharge any longer. 
Follow all local regulations when disposing of old batteries.
THERE IS RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY 
AN INCORRECT TYPE.
DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE 
INSTRUCTIONS.
Replacement parts and 
accessories
Use only replacement parts and accessories recommended by 
manufacturer.
To reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26 AWG or larger 
telecommunications line cord.
Do not use this product in areas classified as hazardous. 
Such areas include patient care areas of medical and 
dental facilities, oxygen rich environments, or industrial 
areas.   
						

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•	Laser Safety Note: Use of controls or adjustments or 
performance of procedures other than those specified 
in this manual may result in hazardous radiation 
exposure. To prevent exposure to laser beams, do not 
try to open the enclosure of a CD or DVD drive.
•	Class 1M laser radiation when operating part is open. 
Do not view directly with optical instruments.
•	Class 3B invisible laser radiation when open.  
Avoid exposure to the beam.
Connect and disconnect the AC adapter
The socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall 
be easily accessible.
Do not unplug the power cord by pulling the cable only.
Laser safety
All systems equipped with CD or DVD drives comply with the 
appropriate safety standards, including IEC 60825-1. The laser 
devices in these components are classified as “Class 1 Laser 
Products” under a US Department of Health and Human Services 
(DHHS) Radiation Performance Standard. Should the unit ever 
need servicing, contact an authorized service location.