Fujitsu LIFEBOOK A514 Operating Manual
System
Operating Manual
FUJITSU LIFEBOOK A514
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FUJITSU LIFEBOOK A514
Operating Manual
Innovative technology 7
Ports and controls 9
Important notes 12
First-time setup of your device 15
Working with the notebook 18
Security functions 38
Connecting external devices 42
Removing and installing components
during servicing 46
Settings in BIOS Setup Utility 54
Troubleshooting and tips 57
Technical data 64
Manufacturer’s notes 65
Index 72
Remarks
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Contents
Contents
Innovativetechnology ................................................................. 7
Furtherinformation ...................................................................... 7
Notational co nventions .................................................................. 8
Ports and controls ..................................................................... 9
Important notes ........................................................................ 12
Safety notes ............................................................................ 12
Additional safety notes for devices with radio components . . . . . ............................. 12
Energy saving .......................................................................... 13
Energy saving under Windows ....................................................... 13
Travelling with yournotebook ............................................................ 13
Before you travel ................................................................... 13
Notebook: transporting ............................................................... 14
Cleaning thenotebook .................................................................. 14
First-time setup o
fyourdevice .........................................................
15
Unpacking and che
cking thedevice ......................................................
15
Selectingalocat
ion .....................................................................
16
Mains adapter con
necting ...............................................................
16
Switchingonthe
device for the first time ..................................................
17
Working with the notebook ............................................................ 18
Status indicators ........................................................................ 18
Switching on the notebook . . . . ........................................................... 19
Notebook: switch ing off .................................................................. 20
Keyboard ............................................................................... 21
Separate number block . . . ........................................................... 23
Keycombinations ................................................................... 23
Country and keyboard settings ....................................................... 25
Touchpad and touchpadbuttons .......................................................... 25
Moving thepointer .................................................................. 25
Selecting an item .................................................................... 26
Executing commands . . . . . ........................................................... 26
Dragging items ...................................................................... 26
Switching the Touchpad onandoff .................................................... 26
LCDscreen ............................................................................ 27
Webcam ............................................................................... 28
Rechargeable battery ................................................................... 29
Charging, caringforandmaintaining the battery ....................................... 29
Removing and installingthebattery ................................................... 29
Optical drive (optional) .................................................................. 31
Handling data carriers ............................................................... 32
CD/DVD indicator ................................................................... 32
Inserting or removinga datacarrier ................................................... 33
Manual removal (emergency removal) . . . . ............................................ 33
Using the power-management features ................................................... 34
Memory cards .......................................................................... 35
Supported formats .................................................................. 35
Inserting the memory card ........................................................... 35
Removing the memory card .......................................................... 35
Loudspeakers and microphones . . . ....................................................... 36
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Wireless LAN /Bluetooth ................................................................ 36
Switching the wireless components on and off ......................................... 36
Setting up WLANaccess ............................................................ 36
Ethernet and LAN ....................................................................... 37
Security functions ..................................................................... 38
Using theSecurity Lock ................................................................. 38
Configuring passwordprotection in BIOS Setup Utility ...................................... 39
Protecting BIOS Setup Utility (supervisor and user password) . .......................... 39
Password protection for booting of the operating system . .............................. 40
Password protection for the hard disk ................................................. 41
Connecting externaldevices ........................................................... 42
Connecting an external monitor . . ........................................................ 42
HDMIport .......................................................................... 43
Connecting USB devices ................................................................ 43
USBportwith chargingfunction (Anytime USB charge) ................................. 44
HowtoremoveUSBdevices correctly ................................................ 44
Connecting external audio devices . . . . . . ................................................. 45
Headphone port . . . . . ................................................................ 45
Microphone port/Line In . . ............................................................ 45
Removing and installing components du r ing servicing . . . .............................. 46
Notes on installing and removing boards and components .................................. 46
Preparing to remove components ........................................................ 47
Installingand removingmemoryexpansion ................................................ 47
Removing the cover ................................................................. 48
Removing memory modules . . ........................................................ 48
Installinga memory module .......................................................... 49
Securing the cover .................................................................. 49
Removing and installing the hard disk .................................................... 50
Removing a cover ................................................................... 50
Removing a harddisk ............................................................... 51
Installinga hard disk ................................................................. 52
Attaching the cover .................................................................. 53
Finishing component removal ............................................................ 53
Settings in BIOS Setup Utility . . ........................................................ 54
Starting the BIOS Setup Utility ........................................................... 54
Operating BIOS Setup Utility ............................................................. 55
Exiting BIOS Setup Utility ................................................................ 56
Exit Saving Changes - save changes and exit BIOS Setup Utility . . . . ................... 56
Exit Discarding Changes – Discard changes and exit BIOS Setup Utility . . ............... 56
Load Setup Defaults – Copy Standard Entries ......................................... 56
Discard Changes – Discard changes without exiting the BIOS Setup Utility ............... 56
Save Changes - save changes without exiting the BIOS Setup Utility . ................... 56
Save Changes and Power Off . . . . . . ................................................. 56
Troubleshooting and tips .............................................................. 57
Help if problemsoccur ................................................................... 57
Restoring the hard disk contents under Windows . ......................................... 58
Thenotebook’sdateortimeis incorrect ................................................... 58
Thenotebook’sLCD screenremainsblank ................................................ 58
The LCD screen is difficult to read ........................................................ 59
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Theexternal monitor remainsblank ...................................................... 59
Theexternal monitor is blank or the image is unstable ..................................... 59
The notebook cannot be started . . . ....................................................... 60
The notebook stops w orkin g . . ........................................................... 60
The printer does not print . . . . . ........................................................... 61
The radio connection to a network does not work . . ........................................ 61
Acoustic warnings ....................................................................... 61
Error messagesonthescreen ........................................................... 62
Technical data ......................................................................... 64
LIFEBOOK ............................................................................. 64
Rechargeable battery ................................................................... 64
Poweradapter, 65 W .................................................................... 64
Manufacturer’snotes .................................................................. 65
Disposal andrecycling .................................................................. 65
Declarationsof Conformity ............................................................... 65
CEmarking ............................................................................ 65
Other certification markings .............................................................. 66
Regulatory notices ...................................................................... 66
Regulatory information for notebooks without radio device . ............................. 66
DOC(Industry CANADA) notices ..................................................... 67
FCC regulatory information for notebooks with radio device ............................. 69
Index .................................................................................. 72
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Innovative technology
Innovative technology
... a nd ergonomic design make your device a reliable and convenient companion.
The device boots very quickly, is ready for immediate use and offers a particularly
long operating time because of its high capacity battery.
With the user-friendly "BIOS Setup Utility" you can control your notebook’s hardware and better
protect your system against unauthorised access by using the pow erful password properties.
Information on the connections and user components of your notebook
canbefoundin"
Ports and controls", Page 9.
Further information
The Windows drivers for your device can be found on our Internet site.
The factory installation of your device does not support any other operating
system. F ujitsu Technology Solutions accept s no liability whatsoever
if any other op e rating system is used.
Software oriented components of these instructions refer to Microsoft products,
if they come within the scope of the delivery.
If you install other software products, pay attention to the operating
instructions of the manufacturer.
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Innovative technology
Notational conventions
Pay particular attention to text marked with this symbol. Failure to observe
these warnings could pose a risk to health, damage the device or lead
to loss of data. The w arranty will be invalidated if the device becomes
defective through failure to observe these warnings.
Indicates importan t informa
tion for the proper use of the device .
►
Indicates an activity t hat must be performed
Indicates a result
This font
indicates data entered
using the keyboard in a program dialogue or at
the c ommand line, e.g.
your password (Name123) or a command used to
start a program (star
t.exe)
This font
indicates information tha t is displayed on the screen by a program, e.g.:
Installation is complete.
This font
Indicates
• terms and texts used in a software interface, e.g.: Click on Save
• names of programs or files, e.g. Windows or setup.exe.
"This font"
Indicates
• cross-references to another section, e.g. "Safety information"
• cross-references to an external source , e.g. a web address: For more
information, go to "
http://www.fujitsu.com/fts/"
• Names of CDs, DVDs and titles or designations for other materials,
e.g.: "CD/DVD Drivers & Utilities" or " Sa fety/Regulations" manual
Key
indicates a key on the keyboard, e.g:
F10
This font
indicates terms and texts that are emphasised or highlighted, e.g.: Do
not switch off the device
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Ports and controls
Ports and controls
This chapter presents the individual hardware components of your device. It gives an
overview of the indicators and conne ctions of the device. Please familiarise yourself with
these components before you start to work with the device.
Front
1
2
3
4
5
10
6
7
9
8
1 = Microphone
2 = Webcam
3 = WebCam LED
4 = Keyboa
rd
5 = ON/OFF switch
6 = Touchpad
7 = Touchp
ad buttons
8 = Memory card slot
9 = Status
indicators
10 = Loudspeakers
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Ports and controls
Left panel
12 3 4
5
6
7
1 = Security Lock device
2 = LAN port
3 = VGA monitor port
4 = HDMI port
5=USBport3.0
6=USBport3.0
7 = USB port 3.0 with charging function
(Anytime USB charge)
Right-hand side
12 3 4
5
6
7
1 = Headphone port
2 = Microphone jack
3 = USB port 2.0
4 = Optical drive (optional)
5 = Optical drive eject but ton (optional)
6 = Opening for manual ejection of data
carrier (optional)
7 = DC input connector (DC IN)
Even if your system is not equipped with the optional optical drive, the eject button and
the opening for the emergency eject are still present, but have no function.
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Ports and controls
Underside
1
2
4
3
5
1 = Memory serv
ice compartm ent
2 = Hard disk service compartment
3 = Battery re
lease
4 = Battery com
partment
5 = Battery release
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Important notes
Important notes
ImportantnotesNotes
This chapter contains essential safety information w hich must be followed
when working with your notebook. Other note s also provide useful information
which will help you with your notebook.
Safety notes
SafetynotesNotes
Please follow the safety notes provided in the "Safety/Regulations" manua l
as well as the safety n otes given below.
Please pay special attention to the sections in the manual marked
with the symbol on the left.
When connecting and disconnecting cables, observe the relevant
notes in this operating manual.
Read the information on the ambient conditions in the "
Technical data",
Page 64 and "First-time setup of your device", Page 15 before preparing your
notebook for use and switching it on for the first time.
When cleaning the device, please observe the relevant notes in the
section "
Cleaning the notebook", Page 14.
Pay attention to the additional safety notes for devices with radio components
provided in the "Safety/Regulations" manual.
Please refer to the notes in the chapter "
Removing and installing
components during servicing", Page 46.
This notebook
complies with the relevant safety regulations for data processing
equipment. I
f you have questions about using your notebook in a particular area,
please conta
ct your sales outlet or our Hotline/Service Desk.
Additional safety notes for devices with
radio components
Radiocomponent:WirelessLAN:Bluetooth,safetynotes
If a radio component (Wireless LAN, Bluetooth, UMTS, LTE) is incorporated into your notebook,
you must be sure to observe the following safety notes when using you r notebook:
• Switch off the radio components when you are in an aircraft or driving in a car.
• Switch off the radio components when you are in a hospital, an operating room or near a medical
electronics system. The transmitted radio waves can impair the operation of medical devices.
• Switch off the radio components when you let the device get ne ar flammable
gases or into hazardous environments (e.g. petrol station, paintshops), as the
transmitted radio waves can cause a n explosion or a fire.
For informa tion on how to switch radio components on and off, see chapter
"
Switching the wireless components on and off", Page 36.
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Important notes
Energy saving
NotesEnergyEnergysaving
Switch the notebook off when it is not in use. Switch off external, connected devices if you
are not using them. If you use the energy saving functions, the notebook uses less energy.
You will then be able to work for longer before having to recharge the battery.
Energy efficiency is increased and the environmental impact is reduced.
You save mon ey while protecting the environment.
Energy saving under Windows
► Make use of the power management features (see ""Using the power-management features",
Page 34").
Travelling with you
r notebook
MobileoperationNotesTrans portationNotebook
Please observe the points listed below when travelling with y our notebook.
Before you travel
► Back up important data stored on your hard disk.
NotebookTravel,notebook
► Switch off the radio component for data security reasons. With data traffic via a wireless
connection, it is also possible for unauthorised third parties to receive data.
Information on activating data encryption is provided in the documentation
for your radio component.
► If you wish to use your notebook during a flight, first check with the flight
attendants if it is OK to do so.
When travelling in other countries
► If you are travelling abroad, check that the mains adapter can be operated with the
local mains voltage. If this is not the case, obtain the appropriate mains adapter for
your notebook. Do not use any other voltage converter!
► Check whether the local mains voltage and the power cable are compatible. If this is
not the case, buy a power cable that matches the local conditions.
► Enquire with the corresponding government office of the country you will be
travelling in as to whether you may operate the radio component integrated in
your notebook there (see also "
CE marking", Page 65).
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Important notes
Notebook: transporting
Protect the notebook from severe shocks and extreme temperatures
(e.g. direct sunlight in a car).
► If your device has an optical drive, remove all data media (e.g. CD, DVD) from the drives.
TransportationNotebo ok
► Switch the notebook off.
► Unplug the mains adapter and all external devices from the power socket.
► Disconnect the mains adapter cable and the data cables for all external devices.
► Close the LCD screen.
► To protect against damaging jolts and bumps, use a notebook carrying
case to transport your notebook.
Cleaning the notebo
ok
Do not clean any interior parts yourself; leave this job to a service technician.
Only use c lea ning products designed for computers. Normal household
cleaners and polishes can damage the markings on the keyboard and the
device, the paintwork or the notebook itself.
Ensure that no liquid enters the notebook.
The LCD screen very sensitive to scratches. Only clean the display
surface with a very soft, slightly damp cloth.
► Switch the notebook off.
CleaningNotesNotebookKeyboardTouchpadLCDscreenCrystalView
display
► In order to prevent accidentially switching the device on, remove the power cable from the mains
adaptor and remove t he battery (see "
Removing and installing the battery", Page 29).
The surface c
an be cleaned with a dry cloth. If particularly dirty, use a cloth which has
been moiste
ned in mild domestic detergent and then carefully wrung out.
To clean the keyboard and the touchpad, if available, you can use disinfectant wipes.
Ensure that no liquid enters the device.
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First-time setup of your device
First-time setup of your devic
e
First-timese tupGettingstarted
Please read the chapter "Important notes", Page 12.
If your device is equipped with a Windows operat ing system, the necessary
hardware drivers and supplied software are already pre-installed.
Beforeyouswitchonthedeviceforthefirst time, connect it to the mains voltage
using the mains adapter, see "
Mains adapter connecting", Page 16.Themains
adapter must be connected during the entire installation process.
A system test is performed when your device is first switched on. Various messages
can appear. The display may remain dark for a short time or may flicker.
Please follow the instructions on the screen.
NEVER switch off your device during the first-time setup process.
On delivery, the battery can be found in the battery compartment or in the accessories kit.
The battery must be charged if you want to operate your device u sing the battery.
When used on the move, the built-in battery provides the device with the necessary power. You
can increase the operating time by using the available energy-saving functions.
For instructions on how to connect external devices (e.g. mouse, printer) to your
device, please refer to the operating manual for your device.
Unpacking and
checking the device
Should you discover any damage th at occurred during transportation,
notify your local sales outlet immediately!
► Unpack all the individual parts.
PackagingTransport
► Check your
device for any visible dam age which may have occurred during transportation.
You ma y ne
ed the packaging in the future, if you n eed to transport your device.
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First-time setup of your device
Selecting a location
SelectingalocationDeviceMainsadapter
Select a suitable location for the device before setting it up. Follow
the instructions below when doing so:
• Never place the device or the mains adapter on a heat-sensitive surface.
The surface could be damaged as a result.
• Never place the device on a soft surface (e.g. carpeting, upholstered furniture,
bed). This can block the air vents and cause overheating and damage.
• The underside of the device heats up during normal operat ion. Prolonged contact
with the skin may become unpleasant or even result in burns.
• Place the device on a stable, flat, non-slippery surface. Please note that the
rubber feet of the device may mark certain types of delicate surfaces.
• Keep other objects at least 100 mm / 3.97" away from the device and
its mains adapter to ensure adequate ventilation.
• Never cover the ventilation slots of the device.
• Do not expose the device to extreme environmental conditions. Protect
the device from dust, humidity, and heat.
Mains adapter connecting
PreparingforoperationMainsadapter
Observe the safety notes in the en closed "Safety/Regulations" man ual.
The supplied power cable conforms to the requirements of the country in
which you purchased your device. Make sure that the power cable is approved
for use in the country in which you intend to use it.
3
1
2
► Connect the power cable (1) to the
mains adapter.
► Plug th e mains cable (2) into a mains outlet.
► Connect the mains adapter cable (3) to
the DC jack (DC IN) of the device.
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First-time setup of your device
Switching on the device for the first time
Switchingonforthefirsttime
When you switch on the device for the first time, the supplied software is
installed and configured. Because this procedure must not be interrupted,
you should set aside enough time for it to be fully completed and connect
the device to the mains using the mains adapter.
During the installation process, DO NOT restart the device unless
you are requested to do so!
To make it easier to use yo
ur device for the first time, the operating system
is pre-installed on the
hard disk.
► Switch on your device.
► During installation, follow the instructions on screen.
If a Windows operating system is installed on your device, you will find more
information on the system and drivers, help programmes, updates, m anuals etc.
on the device or on the Internet at "
http://www.fujitsu.com/fts/support/".
You can find information and help on the Windows operating system functions
on the Internet at "
http://windows.microsoft.com".
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Working with the notebook
Working with the notebook
Notebook,operationNotebook
This chapter describes the basics for operating your notebook. Please read the chapter
entitled "
Connecting external devices", Page 42 for instructions on how to connect
devices such as a mouse and a printer to the notebook.
Please refer to the notes in "Important notes", Page 12.
Status indicators
Statusindicators
The status indicators provide information about the status of the power supply,
the drives and the keyboard functions.
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Working with the notebook
Status indicators Description
Wireless components indicator
• The indicator is lit: The wireless compo nents are switched on.
• The indica tor is not lit: The wireless components a re switched off.
Power-on indicator/Standby
StandbyindicatorPoweri ndicator
• The indicator is lit: The notebook is switched on.
• The indicator flashes: The n
otebook is in standby mode.
• The indicator is not lit: The notebook is switched off.
Battery charging indicator/power connector
The state of charge of the battery is shown by the bat tery indicator.
Without the mains adapter connected:
• Indicator is off: The system is in battery operation.
With mains adapter connected:
• The indicator is illuminated (orange): The battery is charging.
• Indicator is blue: The battery is fully charged.
• Indicator flashes purple: a fault has occurred. The battery cannot be
recharged.
• Indicator is off: There is no battery installed.
BatterystatusindicatorBatterysymbolBatteryindicator
Drive indicator
DriveIndicator
The indicator is lit: One of the drives (e.g. hard disk, CD/DVD) is being
accessed.
Num Lock ind icat or
IndicatorNum Lock
The indicator is lit: The
Num
key has been pressed. The virtual numerical
keypad is activated. You can output the characters indicated on the upper
right of the keys.
Caps Lock ind
icator
IndicatorCaps Lock
The indicat
or is lit: The Caps Lock k ey has been pressed. All the characters
you type wil
l appear in upper case. In the case of overlay keys, the
character
printed on the upper left of the key will appear when tha t key
is pressed
.
Switching on the notebook
► Open the LCD screen.
Switchingon
► Press the ON/OFF switch for about one
second to switch the notebook on.
The power-on indicator is lit.
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Working with the notebook
Notebook: switching off
Back up your data and close all applications before you switch off your
device. Otherwise data might be lost.
► Shut down the operating system correctly.
Notebook
► If the notebook is not switched off
automatically, press the ON/OFF switch
for approx. five seconds.
► Close the LCD screen.
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