Samsung Series 9 User Manual

10Chapter 1 
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...

1011Chapter 1 
Getting StartedSafety Precautions
 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...

12Chapter 1 
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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....

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

1819Chapter 1 
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...