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The procedures to set up an automatic IP (Internet Protocol) address are described below.

NOTE: Once an IP address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS are automatically allocated when DHCP is selected, you do not have to enter them manually.

• Connect the LAN port on the rear panel of the TV and the external modem with a LAN cable. Connect the LAN port on the wall and the external modem with a Modem cable.

• Depending on how your network is configured, you may be able to connect your TV to your LAN by connecting the LAN port on the back of your TV directly using a LAN cable.

• You can connect your TV to the LAN via an IP Sharer (Access Point or Router).

The procedures to set up the network using a static IP address are described below.

NOTE: You will have to manually enter the IP address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS that are provided by your Internet Service Provider (ISP).

• Connect the LAN port on the rear panel of the TV and the LAN port on the wall using a LAN cable.

• You can connect to the LAN via a Sharer (Access Point or Router).

You can connect to the network via wireless through a wireless IP sharer (Access point or router).

Connect the Samsung Wireless LAN Adaptor for InfoLive into the USB1 (HDD) or USB2 terminal on the side panel of your TV.

To set up the network, please proceed as follows.

1. Select the network type.
2. Select the network setup type.

Select Cable or Wireless as the method to connect to the network. Please follow the steps below.

1. Press MENU button on the remote control.

2. Select Setup > Network type > Cable or Wireless by using navigation wheel on the remote control.

3. Press EXIT button to finish.

If you connect the LAN cable and it supports DHCP, the Internet Protocol (IP) settings are automatically configured. Please check if the LAN cable is connected.

1. Set Network Type to Cable.
2. Select Cable Network Setup.
3. Set Internet Protocol Setup to Auto Setup.

4. Select Network Test to check the network connectivity.

To connect the TV to the LAN using a static IP address, you must set up the Internet Protocol (IP) manually. Please check if the LAN cable is connected.

1. Set Network Type to Cable.
2. Select Cable Network Setup.
3. Set Internet Protocol Setup to Manual Setup.
4. Insert IP Address, Subnet Mask, Gateway and DNS Server by pressing the corresponding number buttons on the remote control.

5. Select Network Test to check the network connectivity.

NOTE: If the IP address information is unknown, contact your ISP / network provider. If you use a static IP address, you need to connect via Manual Setup, using the static IP information. If connecting using an auto IP, select Auto Setup.

The menu is activated only if the Samsung Wireless LAN Adaptor for InfoLive is connected. If you connect the LAN cable and it supports DHCP, the Internet Protocol (IP) settings are automatically configured. The wireless IP sharer (Access Point or Router) to be connected to this product must support DHCP. Please check the network connectivity as follows.

1. Set Network Type to Wireless.
2. Select Wireless Network Setup.
3. Set Internet Protocol Setup to Auto Setup.
4. Select an AP through Select Access Point.

5. Select Network Test to check the network connectivity.

The menu is activated only if the Samsung Wireless LAN Adaptor for InfoLive is connected. Please check the network connectivity as follows.

1. Set Network Type to Wireless.
2. Select Wireless Network Setup.
3. Set Internet Protocol Setup to Manual Setup.
4. Insert IP Address, Subnet Mask, Gateway and DNS Server by pressing the corresponding number buttons on the remote control.

5. Select Network Test to check the network connectivity.

After installing the PC Share Manager software on your computer, you are ready to connect your Samsung TV to the computer through the Ethernet network. In order to connect, please follow the steps below.

1. Connect the LAN port on the back of the TV to the external modem with a LAN cable.
2. Connect the PC, on which the PC Share Manager software is installed, to the external modem using a LAN cable.
3. Connect the LAN port on the wall and the external modem with a Modem cable.

You can connect your Samsung TV to the computer via wireless as follows.

1. Turn on the AP (Access Point - Router or Modem) and the TV.
2. After 5 - 10 minutes, plug the Samsung Wireless LAN Adaptor into a USB port on the back or side panel of your TV.

3. A pop-up message will appear on your screen and inform you about the progress. Click Yes to switch to wireless network and wait until the connection is established.

4. If the connection fails, reset the router and start again.

NOTE: If you are connected to your router you can see your PC with windows.

To check whether the internet connection is set up normally, perform 'Network Test'.

When your TV is connected to your computer through the network, you can configure the PC Share Manager. To do so, please follow the steps below.

1. Turn on your TV and the computer. Wait for Windows to boot up.
2. Open the PC Share Manager on your computer.
3. Click Share in the upper left corner of the Share Manager window.

4. Select Set Device Policy from the drop down menu. The Set Security Policy window appears.

5. If your TV is connected to the network and the DLNA feature is working properly, the PC Manager displays the TV and its IP address in the Set Security Policy window.

NOTE: The share connection state is set for all devices to Denied by default.

6. To allow the connection between your TV and your computer, click Accept. Your TV now has access to any compatible media you have set to be shared in the PC Share Manager.

In the PC Share Manager on your computer, your TV access is listed as a server. The name of this server is WiseLinkPro PC server by default. In case you use your TV to access more then one computer, it is advisable to rename each one, so you can easily differentiate among them.

To change the name of a computer you want to use, please follow the steps below.

1. Open the PC Share Manager.
2. Near the upper right corner, the PC Share Manager window displays the server name and a triangle. Click the triangle to open a drop down menu.

3. In the drop down menu, click Change Server Name.

4. The Change Server Name dialog opens. Type in the new server name and then click OK.

5. Your TV will now recognise the new server name.

If your TV displays an error message No external storage device found, check the connection status, it means that there is no network connection or your TV can not find the server created by the PC Share Manager on your computer.

To resolve the problem, follow the steps below.

1. Make sure your television has a network connection. To run the network test go to the Setupmenu under the Cable Network Setup on your TV.
2. Make sure that the PC Share Manager is running and your TV is listed as accepted in the Set Security Policy window.
3. Verify that the media (music, pictures, videos) you are trying to access meets the format requirements specified in the user's manual.
4. If none of the above helps, disable the firewall software on your computer.

NOTE: Your firewall software may prompt you to allow PC Share Manager to access the network. Click to Allow PC Share Manager access through the firewall.

NOTE: Your firewall may allow you to use Share Manager. Before you disable your firewall, see if you can add Share Manager to the list of programs permitted to breach the firewall.

5. In case this still does not help, you may need to uninstall your firewall or antivirus protection software and then reinstall it after PC Share Manager is installed to stop the communication failure.

When accessing media your TV displays Request cannot be completed. Wiselink Pro will return to the main screen, check the following steps below to resolve the problem.

1. Make sure your TV is set to the correct server. Press the Red button and then select the correct server.
2. You may not have set any media files to be shared in the PC Share Manager or set only the main folder to be shared. Make sure that you have set up the folders (My Pictures, My Music, My Videos, for example) to be shared in the PC Share Manager instead of just the My Documents folder.
3. If the first two options do not resolve the problem, your firewall or antivirus software may be blocking the file sharing and the transfer. Try disabling the software.

If your TV loads only some media, first check the format of the media that will not load and verify if it is compliant with the video, audio or image formats required by PC Share Manager.

If you have installed the PC Share Manager from a CD, upgrade the software to the latest version.

The software can be downloaded from the Downloads section on the Samsung UK website. You can easily get there by following the guidelines below.

Click on Support on the global navigation bar at the top of the page.

Select TV & AV.

Choose your product type, subtype and model number, and click Select.

Under Downloads, click on the Software link.

If your TV has an integrated DTV tuner, please follow the steps below.

1. Use the Auto Store function to search and store all of the available channels.

2. You can tune analogue, digital or both types of channels.

3. You can then access them by selecting the number of channels on your remote control. If you press the number twice, you will switch from an analogue channel to a digital one or vice versa.

If the TV does not have an integrated DTV tuner, you have to use an external DTV tuner – STB (set-top-box). Connect the receiver to the rear panel of your TV, install and configure it going after the instructions provided with the device. Then follow the steps below.

1. Connect your STB (set-top-box) to your TV by using an HDMI, SCART or an analogue cable.

2. Turn your TV on.
3. Press the SOURCE button on the remote control until the external DTV receiver is selected.

To find out if your television model has an integrated DTV receiver, visit the Television section on the Samsung UK website. You can easily get there by following the guidelines below.

Click on TV Audio Video on the global navigation bar on the Samsung UK website, and clickTelevision.

Choose your product type and click on Tech Specs.

NOTE: If you can not get specific channels, please upgrade your TV to the latest firmware by USB, and then please contact a DTV signal supplier if the issue persists.

The firmware upgrade can be downloaded from the Downloads section on the Samsung UK website. You can easily get there by following the guidelines below.

Click on Support on the global navigation bar at the top of the page.

Select TV Audio Video.

Choose your product type, subtype and model number, and click Select.

Under Downloads click on the Firmware link.

Internet@TV is a feature which brings the best from the internet directly to your TV. You do not need to connect to your computer to access your favourite content.

You can quickly access this feature by pressing the INTERNET@TV button on your remote control. This will load the Internet@TV homepage. You will be asked to log in to your account.

NOTE: You have to perform a network setup before you can access Internet@TV for the first time.

Internet@TV is a universal feature. Each member of your family can customise it according to their own preferences. You can create a new account and link your favourite applications to it.

To create a new account, go to Internet@TV Settings > Internet@TV ID or press the Abutton on your remote control on the Login screen.

When you are asked to create a new Internet@TV ID, you will see the remote control schema on the screen of your TV. Use the corresponding buttons on your remote control to type in the name and password for your account. The password should have up to 8 characters and must be entered twice for verification. You will now have access to your personal account.

Widgets are Internet@TV applications that allow you to easily access content on the internet. You can manage the list of content according to your personal preferences. You will see the list of your widgets in the My Applications section on the Internet@TV homepage. You can get new widgets from the Recommended applications dock or from the Samsung Apps. Just click on the widget you want and this will be added to your applications.

NOTE: The list of available widgets is updated regularly and is specific for each location.
In some cases you may find that certain widgets or apps do not work as the access to them is restricted by territory or IP address.

For more information about this feature, visit Internet@TV page on the Samsung UK website.