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LIFEBOOK A550

LIFEBOOK AH550

Operating Manual

Innovative technology 7

Ports and controls 9

Important notes 13

First-time setup of your device 16

Working with the notebook 19

Security functions 45

Connecting external devices 50

Removing and installing components during servicing 57

Settings in BIOS Setup Utility 66

Troubleshooting and tips 68

Technical data 76

Manufacturer’s notes 77

Index 84

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Contents

Innovativetechnology ................................................................. 7

Furtherinformation ...................................................................... 7

Notational conventions .................................................................. 8

Portsandcontrols ..................................................................... 9

Importantnotes ........................................................................ 13

Safetynotes ............................................................................ 13

Additional safety notes for devices with radio components . . . . . ............................. 13

Energysaving .......................................................................... 14

Energy saving under Windows ....................................................... 14

Travelling with yournotebook ............................................................ 14

Before you travel ................................................................... 14

Notebook: transporting ............................................................... 15

Cleaning the notebook .................................................................. 15

First-time setup o

fyour device .........................................................

Unpacking and che

cking the device ......................................................

Selectingalocat

ion .....................................................................

Mains adapter con

necting ...............................................................

Switchingonthe

device for the ﬁrsttime ..................................................

Working with the notebook ............................................................ 19

Status indicators ........................................................................ 19

Switching on the notebook . . . . ........................................................... 20

Notebook: switching off .................................................................. 21

Keyboard ............................................................................... 22

Virtualnumerickeypad .............................................................. 24

Separate numeric keypad (device-dependent) . ........................................ 25

Key combinations ................................................................... 25

Country and keyboard settings ....................................................... 26

Support button .......................................................................... 27

Programming the Suppo rt button . . ................................................... 27

Touchpadand touchpad buttons .......................................................... 28

Moving the pointer .................................................................. 28

Selecting an item .................................................................... 28

Executing commands . . . . . ........................................................... 29

Dragging items ...................................................................... 29

Switching the Touchpad onand off .................................................... 29

LCDscreen ............................................................................ 30

Webcam ............................................................................... 31

Rechargeablebattery ................................................................... 32

Charging, caring for andmaintaining thebattery ....................................... 32

Removing and installing the battery ................................................... 32

Optical drive ............................................................................ 34

Handling data carriers ............................................................... 34

CD/DVD indicator ................................................................... 34

Insertingor removing adatacarrier ................................................... 35

Manual removal (emergency removal) . . . . ............................................ 35

Removing and ﬁtting the dustremovalcover(ventilation slot cover) ......................... 36

Using the power-management features ................................................... 37

Memory cards .......................................................................... 38

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Supported formats .................................................................. 38

Inserting the memory card ........................................................... 38

Removing the memorycard .......................................................... 39

ExpressCards .......................................................................... 40

Inserting the card ................................................................... 40

Removing the card .................................................................. 41

Loudspeakers and microphones . . ........................................................ 41

SIM card ............................................................................... 42

Inserting the SIM card ............................................................... 42

Removing aSIM card ............................................................... 42

Wireless LAN /Bluetooth/ UMTS ........................................................ 43

Switching the wireless components on and off ......................................... 43

Setting up WLANaccess ............................................................ 44

Access via UMTS ................................................................... 44

Ethernet and LAN ....................................................................... 44

Security functions ..................................................................... 45

Conﬁguring ﬁngerprint sensor (device dependent) ......................................... 45

Using aKensington Lock ................................................................ 46

Conﬁguring password protectionin BIOS SetupUtility ...................................... 46

Protecting BIOS Setu p Utility (supervisor and user passwo rd) . .......................... 46

Password protection for booting of the operating system . .............................. 47

Password protectionfor the hard disk ................................................. 48

Connecting external devices ........................................................... 50

Connecting an external monitor . . ........................................................ 51

HDMI port .......................................................................... 52

Connecting USB devices ................................................................ 53

Connecting an external SATA hard disk (eSATA) . . . . . .................................. 54

Safe removal ofeSATAand USB devices ............................................. 54

Connecting FireWire devices . ............................................................ 55

Connecting external audio devices . . . . . . ................................................. 55

Microphone port / Line In ............................................................ 55

Headphone port . . . . . ................................................................ 56

Removing and installing compon ent s during servicing . . . .............................. 57

Notes on installing and removing boards and components .................................. 57

Preparing to remove components ........................................................ 58

Installingand removing memory expansion ................................................ 58

Removing acover ................................................................... 59

Removing memory modules . . ........................................................ 59

Installinga memory module .......................................................... 60

Attaching the cover .................................................................. 60

Removing andinstalling theharddisk .................................................... 61

Removing acover ................................................................... 61

Removing aharddisk ............................................................... 62

Installinga hard disk ................................................................. 63

Attaching the cover .................................................................. 64

Removing andinstalling theoptical drive .................................................. 64

Removing the optical drive .......................................................... 64

Installingthe optical drive ............................................................ 65

Finishing component removal ............................................................ 65

Settings in BIOS Setup Utility . . ........................................................ 66

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Starting the BIOS SetupUtility ........................................................... 66

Operating BIOS Setup Utility ............................................................. 66

Exiting BIOS Setup Utility ................................................................ 67

Exit Saving Changes - save changes and exit BIOS Setup Utility . . ..................... 67

Exit Discarding Changes – Discard change s and exit BIOS Setup Utility . . . .............. 67

Load Setup Defaults – Copy Standard Entries . ........................................ 67

Discard Changes – Discard changes without exiting the BIOS Setup Utility . .............. 67

Save Changes - save changes without exiting the BIOS Setup Utility . . . . . . .............. 67

Save Changes and Power Off ....................................................... 67

Troubleshootingand tips .............................................................. 68

Help ifproblemsoccur ................................................................... 69

Restoring the ha rd disk contents under Windows . . ........................................ 69

The notebook’s date or time is incorrect ................................................... 70

Whencertain charactersare entered on thekeyboard, onlynumerals arewritten ............. 70

The notebook’s LCD screen remains blank . . . . ............................................ 70

The LCD screen is difﬁcultto read ........................................................ 70

The external monitor remains blank ...................................................... 71

The external monitor is blank orthe image isunstable ..................................... 71

The notebook cannot be started . . . ....................................................... 72

The notebook stops working . . ........................................................... 72

The printer does not print . . . . . ........................................................... 73

The radio con nect ion to a network does not work . . ........................................ 73

Acoustic warnings ....................................................................... 73

Error messages on thescreen ........................................................... 73

Technical data ......................................................................... 76

LIFEBOOK ............................................................................. 76

Batteries (device-dependent) . . ........................................................... 76

Mains adapter 80W . . . .................................................................. 76

Manufacturer’snotes .................................................................. 77

Energy Star ............................................................................ 77

Disposal and recycling .................................................................. 77

Declarationsof Conformity ............................................................... 77

CEmarking ............................................................................ 78

Regulatory notices ...................................................................... 78

Regulatory information for notebooks without ra dio device . ............................. 78

DOC (Industry CANADA) notices ..................................................... 80

FCC Regulatory information for notebooks with radio device . . . ......................... 82

Index .................................................................................. 84

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Innovative technology

... and 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 ca pacity 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 powerful 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 website. The factory installation of your device does not support any other operating system. Fujitsu Technology Solutions accepts no liability whatsoever if any other operating 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 m anufa cturer.

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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 warranty w ill be invalidated if the device becomes defective through failure to observe these warnings.

Indicates important informat

ion for the proper use of the device.

►

Indicates an activity that must be performed



Indicates a result

This font

indicates data entered usin

g the keyboard in a program dialogue or at

the command line, e.g. your p

assword (Name123) or a command used to

start a program (start.ex

This font

indicates information that 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://ts.fujitsu.com"

• Names of CDs, DVDs and titles or designations of other materials, e.g.: "CD/DVD Drivers & Utilities" or "Saf ety" 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

This chapter presents the individual hardware components of your device. It gives a n overview of the indicators and connections of the device. Please familiarise yo urself with these components before you start to work with the device.

Front of LIFEBOOK AH550

1 = WebCam 2 = Keyboard 3 = Sta tus indicators 4 = Su pport ke

5 = ON/OFF switch

6 = Loudspeakers 7 = Separate nu

meric keypad 8 = Touchpad 9 = Touchpad b

uttons

10 = Microphone

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Ports and controls

Front of LIFEBOOK A550

10*

1 = WebCam (* can be ord ered as an option) 2 = Keyboard 3 = Status indicators 4 = Support key 5 = ON/OFF switch 6 = Loudspeakers

7 = Touchpad 8 = Fingerprint sensor (* can be ordered

as an option) 9 = Touchpad buttons 10 = Microphone (* in connection with WebCam)

Left-hand s ide

1 2

1 = ExpressCard slot 2 = Optical drive

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Ports and controls

Right-hand side

1 653 42 7

1 = O N / OF F switch for wireless components 2 = M emory card slot 3 = Headphone port 4 = Microphone jack

5 = USB port 6 = eSATA port 7 = DC input connector (DC IN)

Rear

1 2 3 4 5 6

1 = L AN port 2 = H DMI port 3=USBports

4 = VG A m onitor port 5 = FireWire port 6 = Kensington Lock

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Ports and controls

Underside

1 = Hard disk servic e c

ompartment

2 = Battery compartment with SIM card

slot under the battery

3 = Memory service com

partment

4 = Ventilation slot cover

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Important notes

ImportantnotesNotes

This chap ter contains essential safety information which must be followed when working with your notebook. Other notes also provide useful information which w ill help you with your notebook.

Safety notes

SafetynotesNotes

Please note the information provided in the "Safety" manual and in the following safety notes.

Please pay special attention to the sections in the manual marke d 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 da ta", Page 76 and "First-time setup of your device", Page 16 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 15.

Pay attention to the additional safety notes for devices with wireless components provided in the "Safety" manual.

Please refer to the no tes in the chapter "

Removing and installing

components during servicing", Page 57.

This notebook comp lies with the relevant safety regulations for data processing equipment. If you have questions about using your notebook in a particular area, please contact your sales outlet or our Hotline/Service Desk.

Additional safety notes fo

r devices with

radio components

Radiocomponent:WirelessLAN:Bluetooth,safetynotes

If a radio component (Wireles

s LAN, Bluetooth, UMTS) is integrated in your notebook, you

must be sure to observe the fol

lowing safety notes when using your notebook:

• Switchofftheradiocomponen

ts 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 componen

ts when you let the device get near ﬂammable

gases or into hazardous envi

ronments (e.g. petrol station, paintshops), as the

transmitted radio waves can

cause an explosion or a ﬁre.

For information on how to sw

itch the radio components on and off, see Chapter

Switching the wireles s co

mponents on and off", Page 43

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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 money while protecting the environment.

Energy saving under Windows

► Make use of the power management features (see ""Using the power-management features",

Page 37").

Travelling with your notebook

MobileoperationNotesTransportatio nNotebook

Please observe the points listed below when travelling with your notebook.

Before you travel

► Back up important data stored on your hard disk.

NotebookTravel,notebook

► Switch off the radio component for da

ta security reasons. With data trafﬁc via a wireless

connection, it is also possible for u

nauthorised third parties t o receive data.

Information on activatin g data enc

ryption is provided in the documentation

for your radio component.

► If you wish to use your noteboo k during a ﬂight, ﬁ rst check with the ﬂight

attendants if it is OK to do so.

When travelling in other countrie

► 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 vo

ltage and the power cable are compatible. If this is

not the case, buy a power cable th

at 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 78).

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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.

TransportationNotebook

► 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 notebook

Do not clean any interior parts yourself; leave this job to a service technician.

Only use cleaning 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.

CleaningNotesNotebookKeyboardTouchpadLCDscreenCr ystalViewdisplay

► In order to prevent accidentially switc

hing the device on, remove the power cable from the mains

adaptor and remove the battery (see "

Rem

oving and installing the battery", Page 32).



The surface can be cleaned with a dry cloth. If particularly dirty, use a cloth which has been moistened 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

First-timese tupGettingstarted

Please read the chapter "Important notes", Page 13.

If your device is equipped with a Windows operating system, the necessary hardware drivers and supplied software are already pre-installed.

Before you switch on the device for the ﬁrst time , connect it to the mains voltage using the mains ad apter, see "

Mains adapter connecting", Page 17.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 th e 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 using 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-sa ving 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 d

evice

Should you d iscover any damage that occurred during transportation, notify your local sales outlet immediately!

► Unpack all the individual parts.

PackagingTransport

► Check your device for any visible damage which may have occurred during transportation.

You ma y need the packaging in the future, if you need 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 instru ctions 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 operation. 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 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 precautions in the enclosed "Safety" manual.

The supplied power cable conforms to the requirements of the country in which you purchased your device. Make sure that the power cab le is approved for use in the country in which you in tend to use it.

► Connect the power cable (1) to the

mains adapter.

► Plug the 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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Switching on the device for the ﬁrst time

Switchingonfortheﬁrsttime

On devices with ON/OFF switch for wireless components: Slide the O N/O FF switch for wireless components to the ON position before switching on the device.

When you switch on th e device for the ﬁrst time, the supplied software is installed and conﬁgure d. Because this procedure must not be interrupted, you shou ld set aside enough time for it to be fully completed and connect the device to the ma ins using the mains adapter.

During the installation process, DO NOT restart the d evice unless you are requested to do so!

To make it easier to use your de

vice for the ﬁrst time, the operating s ystem

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, manuals etc. on the device or on the Internet at "

http://ts.fujitsu.com/support".

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Working with the notebook

Notebook,operationNotebook

This chapter describes the basics for operating your notebook. Please read the chapter entitled "

Connecting ext ernal devices", Page 50 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 13.

Status indicators

Statusindicators

The status indicators provide information about the status of the power supply, the drives and the keyboard functions.

Status indicators Description

Power-on indicator/Standby

Standbyin

dicator

Power-oni

ndicator

• The indicator is illuminated: The notebook is switched on.

• The indicator ﬂashes: The notebook is in standby mode.

• The indicator is off: The notebook is switched off.

Battery charging indicator/power connector

This indicator shows the battery charge of the battery.

• The indicator lights up green: The mains adapter is connected and the battery is completely charged or not installed.

• The indicator lights up orange: The mains adapter is connected and the battery is being charged.

• The indicator ﬂashes orange: The mains adapter is connected but the battery cannot be charged as the battery is too hot or too cold for charging. The charging process is continued as soon as the battery has reached a permissible temperature again.

• The indicator is not illuminated: The mains a dapter is not connected.

Bat

terystatusindicator

Bat

terysymbol

Bat

teryindicator

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Status indicators Description

Battery indicator

• The indicator lights up green: The battery is charged to between 50% and 100% of its maximum capacity.

• The indicator lights up orange: The battery is ch arged to between 13% and 49% of its m aximum capacity.

• The indicator lights up red: The battery is charged to between 0% and 12% of its m aximum capacity.

•Theindicatorﬂashes red: An error has occurred.

Drive indicator

DriveIndicator

The indicator is illuminated: One of the drives (e.g. hard disk, CD/DVD) is being accessed.

Num Lock indicator

IndicatorNumL ock

The indicator is illuminated: 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 indicator

IndicatorCaps Lock

The indicator is illuminated: The Caps Lock key has be en pressed. All the characters you type will appear in upper case. In the case of overlay keys, the character printed on the upper left of the key will appear when that key is pressed.

Scroll Lock indicator

IndicatorScrollLock

The indicator is illuminated: The key combination

Fn+Scr

has been

pressed. The effect that this key has varies between applications.

Switching on the notebook

► Open the LCD screen.

Switching

► Press the ON/OF F switch for about one

second to switch th e 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 properly

(e.g. inWindowsviatheStart menu by clicking Start Symbol – Shut Down – OK).

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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Working with the notebook

Keyboard

KeyboardNumerickeypadNumerickeypadButtons

The keyboard of your notebook is subject to continuous wear through normal use. The ke y markings are especially prone to wear. The key markings are liable to wear away over the life of the notebook.

The keyboard has been designed to provide all the functions of an enhanced keyboard. Some enhanced keyboard functions are mapped with key combinations.

The following description of keys refers to Windows. Additional functions supported by the keys are described in the relevant manuals supplied with your applicat ion programs.

The ﬁgure below shows how to access the different characters on keys with overlaid functions. The example applies w hen the Caps Lock key has not been activated.

The illustrations shown below may differ from you r actual device.

}

Num

Alt Gr

}

Key Description

Backspace key

The Backspace key deletes the charact er to the left of the cursor.

BackspaceBackspace

Tab key

The Tab key m oves the cursor to the ne xt tab stop.

Tabkey

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Key Description

Enter key (return)

The Enter key terminates a command line. The command you have entered is executed when you press this key.

EnterkeyReturnEnterLinefeed

Caps Lock key

The Caps Lock key activates the Caps Lock m ode, and the corresponding icon is displayed in the W indows information area. In Caps L ock mode, all of the characters you typ e appear in upper case. In the case of overlay keys, the character printed on the upper left of the key will appear when that key is presse d. To cancel the Caps Lock function, simply press the Caps Lock key again.

ShiftkeyCap sLock

Shift key

The Shift key causes uppercase characters to appear. In the case of overlay keys, the character printed on the upper left of the key appears when that keyispressed.

ShiftkeyShift

Fn button

The

key enables the special functions indicated on overlay keys (see

Key combinat ions", Page 25).

Fnkey

Cursor keys

The cursor keys move the cursor in the direction of the arrow, i.e. up, down, left, or right.

CursorkeysCursorcontrolkeys

Start key

The Start key opens the Windows Start menu.

Startkey

Menu key

TheMenukeyinvokestheme

nu for the marked item.

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Virtual numeric keypad

NumerickeypadVirtualnumericke ypadNumLock

Whether or not your device has this function depends on the selected device expansion stage.

To provide the convenience of a numeric keypad, your keyboard is equipped with a virtual numeric keypad. The special keys of the virtual numeric keypad are recognisable by the numbers and symbols printed in the upper right corner of each key. If you have switched on the virtual numeric keypad, you can output the characters shown on the upper right of the keys.

The keyboard layout shown below may differ from your actual device.

1 = Valid characters when the

Num

key is not activated

2 = Valid characters when the

Num

is ac tivated

Further information about the status indicators can be found in chapter "

Status indicators", Page 19.

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Separate numeric keypad (device-dependent)

NumerickeypadSeparatenumeric keypadNum Lock

The keyboard of your notebook has a separate number block on the far right, depending on the device version.

End

Enter

PgDn

Home

PgUp

Home End

PgUp

Insert

Delete

PgDn

Key combinations

Keycombinations

The following descripti

on of key combinations applies to Windows operating systems. Some of the

following key combinat

ions may not function in other operating systems or with certain device drivers.

Other key combinations a

re described in the relevant manuals supplied

with your application p

rograms.

Key combinations are ent

ered as follows:

► Press the ﬁrst key in the

combination and keep it pressed.

► While holding the ﬁrst key down, press the other key o r keys in the combination.

Combination Description

Switching the loudspeakers on an d off

This key combination switches your notebook’s loudspeakers off and on.

Fn+F3Loudspe

akers

Loudspe

akers

Switching the touchpad and to uch pad buttons on/off

This key combination switches the touchpad and the touchpad buttons on or off.

Fn+F4TouchpadTouchpadbuttonsTouchpad

Decrease screen brightness

This key combination decreases the brightness of the screen.

Fn+F6LCDscreenScreenbright ness

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Combination Description

Increase screen brightness

This key combination increases the brightness of the screen.

Fn+F7Screenbrightness

Decrease volume

This key combination reduces the volume of the internal loudspeakers.

Fn+F8Volume

Increase volume

This key combination increase

s the volume of the internal

loudspeakers.

Fn+F9Volume

Toggle output screen

Use this k ey combination to select which screen(s) is/are used for display if an external monitor is connected.

Screen output is possible:

• only on the notebook’s LCD screen

• on the LCD screen of the notebook and the external monitor at the same time

• only on the external monitor This setting is useful if you would like a high resolution and a

high refresh rate on an external mo nitor.

Fn+F10Toggleoutputscreen

Switch between open applicati

ons

Use this key combination to swi

tch between several open

applications.

Alt+Tab

AltCtrl

Del

SysRq

Windows security/Task-Manager

This key combination opens the Windows security/Task-Manager window.

If the device is locked, the window for entering a password will be opened.

Ctrl+Alt

+Del

Back tab

This key combination moves the cursor back to the previous tab stop.

Shift+TabBackta b

Key combinations using the Windows keys are detailed in the manual for your operating system.

Country and keyboard settin

If you want to change the country and keyboard settings, proceed as follows:

► Enter the settings by clicking Start – (Settings) – Control Panel – Time, Regional and Language Options.

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Support button

Your notebook is equipped with a Support button. You can press this button to automatically call up a previously deﬁned application on your computer.

Programming the Support butto

With the Application Panel Setup function of the LifeBook Application Panel software, you can assign various functions to the Support button.

When t he notebook is ﬁrst delivered, pressing the Support button causes support information to be displayed.

However, you can change the setting to any other application.

To change the app lica tion for the Su pport button, proceed as follows:

► Select Start - Programs - LifeBook Application Panel. ► Select the Application Pan

el Setup option.



The Applicat ion Panel Setup function is displayed.

► Select the tab for the Suppor

t button.

► Select the Application Registration option. ► Select Select from Start Menu

► Select the desired application and conﬁrm by clicking Next, Finish and OK. ► Close the LifeBook Applicati

on Panel program by clicking OK.

You can reprogram the Suppor

t button as often as you need.

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Touchpad and touchpad buttons

Keep the touchpad clean. Protect it from dirt, liquids and grease.

TouchpadTouchpad

Do not use the touchpad if your ﬁngers are dirty.

Do no t rest heavy objects (e.g. books) on the touchp ad or the touchpad buttons.

LIFEBOOK A550: LIFEBOOK AH550:

1 = Touchpad

2 = Fingerprint sensor (optional)

3 = Touchpad buttons

1 = Touchpad

2 = Touchpad buttons

The touchpad enables you t

o move the mouse pointer on the screen.

The touchpad buttons allow

you to select and execute commands. They correspond

to the buttons on a convent

ional mouse.

You can use a key combinati

on to disable the touchpad, to avoid accidentally moving

the pointer on the screen

(see also "

Key combinations", Page 25).

Moving the pointer

► Move yo ur ﬁnger on the touchpad.

Touchpa



The pointer will move.

Selecting an item

► Move the pointer to the item y ou wish to selec t.

Touchpad

► Tap the touchpad once or pre

ss the left b utton once.



The item is selected.

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Executing commands

► Move the pointer to the ﬁeld you wish to select .

Touchpad

► Tap the touchpad twice or press the left button twice.



The command is executed.

Dragging items

► Select the d esired item.

Touchpad

► Press and hold the left button and drag the item to the desired position

with the ﬁnger on the touchpad.



The item will be moved.

Switching the Touchpad on and off

You can switch the Touchpad on and off using a key combination, see "

Key combinations", Page 25.

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LCD screen

LCDscreenNotes

High-quality TFT displays are installed in n otebooks from Fujitsu Technology Solutions GmbH. For technical reasons, TFT monitors are manufactured for a speciﬁc resolution. An optimal, clear picture can only be ensured with the correct resolution intended for the relevant TFT monitor. A monitor resolution which differs from the speciﬁcation can result in an unclear picture.

The screen resolution of the LCD monitor of your notebook is optimally set at the factory.

The standard of production techniques today cannot guarantee an absolutely fault-free screen display. A few isolated constant lit or unlit pixels (p icture elements) may be present. The maximum permitted number of pixels faults is stipulated in the international standard ISO 9241-3 (Class II).

Example:

A monitor with a resolution of 1280 x 800 has 1280 x 800 = 1024000 pixels. Each pixel consists of three subpixels (red, green and blue), so there are almost 3 million subpixels in total. According to ISO 9241-3 (class II), a maximum of 2 light and 2 dark pixels and an additional 5 light or 10 dark subpixels or a corresponding mix may be defective (1 light subpixel counts as 2 dark subpixels).

Pixel

A pixel consists of 3 s ubpixe

ls, normally red, green and

blue. A pixel is the smallest

element that can be generated

by complete functiona lity

of th e display.

Subpixel

A subpixel is a separately a

ddressable internal structure

within a pixel t hat enhance

s the pixel function.

Cluster A cluster contains two or more defective pixels or

subpixels in a 5 x 5 pixel block.

Background lighting

TFT monitors are operate

d with background lighting. The luminosity of the background

lighting can decrease du

ring the period of use of the notebook. However, you can

set the brightness of you

r monitor individually.

Synchronising the displ

ay on the LCD screen and an external monitor

For more information, p

lease refer to the chapter "

Key combinations", Page

25 under "Display ou tput,

switch between".

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Webcam

Depending on the device version, your device may have an integral Webcam with microphone.

Depending on the software used, you can use your Webcam to take pictures, record video clips or take part in web chats.

• The picture quality depends on the lighting conditions and the software being used.

• You can only operate the webcam with a particular application (e.g. an Internet telephony program or a video conferencing program which supports a webcam).

• When using the webcam the notebook support must not wobble.

• The webcam automatically adjusts itself to the current light level. For this reason the LCD screen may ﬂicker while the light level is adjusted.

Further information on use of the webcam and additional settings can be found in the help function of the program which uses the webcam.

If you wish to c arry out a function test with your webcam, you can use the corresponding test software available at "

http://ts.fujitsu.com/support/".

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Rechargeable battery

RechargeablebatteryBatteryLife,batteryRechargeablebatteryRechargeablebattery

When not plugged into a mains socket, the noteb ook runs on its built-in battery. You can increase the life of the battery by caring for the battery properly. The average battery life is around 500 charge/discha rge cycles.

You can extend the battery life by taking advantage of the available energy saving functions.

Charging, caring for and maintaining the battery

BatteryBattery

The notebook battery can only be charged, when the ambient temperature is between 5°C and max. 35°C.

You can charge the battery by connecting the n o tebook to the mains adapter (see "

Mains adapter connecting", Page 17).

You can increase the life of your battery by allowing it to fully discharge before recharging it again. To do this, leave your notebook turned on when it is operated with the battery. Once the battery is running low you will hear a wa rning alarm. If you do not connect the mains adapter within ﬁve minutes of the warning alarm described above, your notebook will automatically switch off.

monitoring the battery charging level

BatteryBatterystatusme

ter

Windows also has a "Battery status meter" in the taskbar for monitoring the battery capacity. When you place the mouse pointer on the battery symbol, the system displays the battery status.

Battery storage

BatteryBatterySelf-discharge,batteryChargingcapacity,battery

Keep the battery pack between 0°C and +30°C. The lower the temperature at which the batteries are stored, the lower the r ate of s elf-discharge.

If you will be storing batteries for a longer period (longer than two months), the battery charge level should be approx. 30 %. To prevent exhaustive discharge which would permanently damage the battery, check the level of charge of the battery at regular intervals.

To be able to ma ke use of the optimal charging capacity of the batteries, the battery should be completely discharged and then fully recharged.

If you do not use the batteries for long periods, remove them from the notebook. Never store the batteries in the device.

Removing and installing the battery

Only use rechargeable batteries approved by Fujitsu Technology Solutions for your notebook.

Never use force when ﬁtting or removing a battery.

Make sure that no foreign bodies get into the battery connections.

Never store a battery for longer periods in the discharged state. This can make it impossible to recharge.

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Removing a battery

► Prepare for removal, see chapter "Preparing to remove components", Page 58.

► Press the two unlocking levers (1). ► Remove the battery from the battery compartment (2).

Installing a battery

► Position the battery at the edge. ► Push the battery into the battery slot until you feel it lock into place (1). ► Complete the removal, see chapter "

Finishing component removal", Page 65.

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Optical drive

Opticaldrive

This product contains a light emitting diode, classiﬁed in accordance w ith IEC 8251:1993: LASER CLASS 1, and must therefore not be opened.

Handling data carriers

Handling

Observe the following guidelines when handling data carriers:

• Avoid touching the surface of a data carrier. O nly handle data carriers by their edges.

• Always store data carriers in th

eir cases. T his will protect the data carrier against

being covered in dust, scratche

d or damaged in any other wa y.

• Protect your data carriers against dust, mechanical vibrations and direct sunlight.

• Avoid storing a data carrier in ar

eas subject to high temperatures or humidity.

You may use both 8-cm and 12-cm data carriers in the optical drive.

When using a data carrier of lesser quality, vibrations and reading errors may occur.

CD/DVD indicator

CD/DVDindicator

The CD/DVD indicator ﬂashes when a data carrier is inserted. The indicator goes out when the drive is ready for reading. The indicator lights up when the drive is being accessed. You ma y only remove the data carrier when the indicator is unlit.

If the CD/DVD indicator does not go out after a data carrier has been inserted, but instead continues to ﬂash, this means that the drive cannot access the data carrier.

Either the data carrier is damaged or dirty or you are using a data carrier that the drive cannot read.

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Inserting or removing a data carrier

InsertingRemoving

The notebook must be switched on.

► Push the insert/eject button (1).



The drive tray will open.

► Gently pull the drive tra y (2) completely out.

► Place the data carrier in the drive tray with

the printed side facing upw ards.

► Remove a data carrier that has

been inserted.

► Push in the drive tray until you

feel it lock into place.

Manual removal (emergency removal)

CD/DVD:ManualremovalofdatacarrierEmergencyremovalofdata carrier

In the event of a power

failure or damage to the drive, you can remove the data carrier manually.

► Switch your noteboo

koff.

► Push a pen or a piece of wire (such as a

paperclip) ﬁrmly into the opening (1).



The drive tray is ejec

ted. You can now pull

the drive tray (2) out

of the drive.

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Removing and ﬁtting the dust removal cover (ventilation slot cover)

In order to ensure optimum cooling of the compone nts in your notebook, you should periodically clean the ventilation slot of the heatsink.

This ensures optimum fan performance. You can achieve the best cleaning results with a small hand-held vacuum cleaner.

If necessary, you can also use a dry brush to release dust from the ventilation slots. Do not use any cleaning liquids! Ensure that no liquid enters the device. Be sure that you do not damage the ventilation blades in the process. Do

not use any abrasives for cleaning purposes. To avoid overheating of the device, do not remove the ventilation slot

cover when the device is switched on.

► Prepare for removal, see chapter "

Preparing to remove components", Page 58.

► Press and hold the lock of the ventilation

slot cover (1) and remove it from its slot (2).

► Clean the dust chamber with a dry brush.

► Insert the ventilation slot cover into the

slot (1) at an angle as shown, and ensure that you feel it click into place.

► Complete the remo val, see chapter

Finishing component removal" , Page 65.

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Using the power-management features

PowerPowerBattery

The notebook uses less power when the available power-management features are used. You will then be able to work longer when using the battery before having to recharge it.

Power efﬁciency is increased and environmental pollution reduced. By choosing the best power options, you can make signiﬁcant savings and at the same time help pro tect the environment.

When you fold down and close the LCD screen, depending on the setting in Windows, the notebook automatically enters a power saving mode.

We recommend the following se ttings:

Function On external power On battery power

Turn off monitor After 10 minutes After 5 minutes

Turn off hard disk(s) After 15 minutes After 10 minutes

Energy saving (S3) After 20 m inute s After 15 minutes

Hibernate mode (S4) After 1 hour After 30 minutes

► Select the power management functions in your Control Panel. ► Select the Screen Saver in your Control Panel.

► Right-click on the desktop. Switch on the screen saver by clicking Personalization –

Change screen saver.

If you need further information about an option, you can get help with most settings by pressing

to open the Microsoft Help.

When the notebook is in power-saving mode, the following must be remembered:

During power saving mode, open ﬁles are held in the main memory orinaswapﬁle on the hard disk.

Never turn off your note book while it is in a power saving mode. If the built-in battery is nearly ﬂat, close the open ﬁles and do not go into power saving mode.

If you do not intend to use your notebook for a long period of time:

► Exit power saving mode if necessary via the mouse or keyboard or by switching on the

notebook.

► Close all opened programs and completely shut down the notebook.

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Memory cards

Slot

Your notebook is equipped with an integrated memory card reader.

Observe the manufacturer’s instructions when handling the memory cards.

Memorycard

Supported formats

Your notebook supports the following formats:

•SDHC

• Memory Stick / M emory Stick pro (Sony®)

Inserting the memory card

► Carefully slide the memory card into the

slot. The label should be facing upward. Do not apply excessive force, as otherwise the delicate contact surfaces could be damaged.

Memorycard



Depending on the particular ty

used, the memory card may protr

ude

slightly from the slot.

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Removing the memory card

Memorycard

In order to protect your data, a lwa ys follow the correct procedure for removing the card outlined below.

You can stop the memory card via the corresponding icon in the task bar:

► Left-click on the icon. ► Select the card you want to stop and remove. ► Press the Enter key.



Wait for the dialogue box which tells you that it is now safe to remove the memory card.

► On devices with card locking: Press

on the storage card (1).

Memorycard



The storage card is released and can now be removed.

► Pull the storage card out of the slot (2).

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ExpressCards

SlotExpressCar d

An ExpressCard slot enables operation of an ExpressCard/34 or ExpressCard/54.

Consult the documentation supplied by the ExpressCard’s manufacturer and follow the instructions provided.

Never use force when installing or removing an ExpressCard.

Make sure that no foreign objects enter the ExpressCard slot.

Inserting the card

Keep the placeholder for the slot in a safe place. When you remove the card again you must reinstall the placeholder. This prevents foreign bodies from getting into the slot.

► If the eject button (1) is recessed, press it

once so that it disengages. Now press the eject bu tton again so that the placeholder protrudes slightly from the notebook.

► Pull the card placeholder out of the slot (2).

► Insert the card into the slot guide with

the connection contacts ﬁrst.

► Gently push the card into the slot either

until it will go no further or you feel it engage. Do not use excessive force.

Depending on the type, the card may protrude slightly from the slot.

Please see the d ocu m entation relating to the card for driver installation instructions.

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Removing the card

Always remove the card according to the rules described below, to ensure that none of your data is lost.

You can stop the card using the corresponding icon in the task bar:

► Left click on the icon to safely remove hardware, located in the taskbar. ► Select the card you want to stop

and remove.

► Press the "Enter" key.



Wait for the dialog box which tel

ls you that it is now safe to remove the card.

► If the eject button is lowered, you must

ﬁrst cause the eject button to release from the notebook casing. To do this, press the eject button until it pops out. Press the eject button (1) so that the card protrudes a little from the notebook.

► Pull the card out of the slot (

2).

► Insert the card placeholder into the

slot guide.

► Carefully slide the placeholder for the

cardasfarasitwillgointotheslot. Do not use excessive force.

Loudspeakers and microphones

Microph

one

Loudspe

akers

Basslou

dspeaker(subwoofer)

Volumec

ontrol

Information on the exact position of the speakers and microphone can be found in "

Ports and controls", Page 9.

Please refer to chapter "

Key combinations", Page 25 for i nformat ion on setting the volume

and also enabling/disabling th e loudspeakers using key combinations.

If you attach an external microphone, the built-in m icroph one is disabled.

When you c onnect headphones or external speakers, the built-in speakers are disabled.

Information on connecting headphones and a microphone can be found in "

Connecting external devices", Page 50.

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SIM card

A SIM Card (Subscriber Identity Module) is a chip card which is inserted in a mobile telephone or notebook to enable access to a mobile radio network in conjunction with an installed UMTS module.

Follow the instructions supplied by the provider of the SIM card.

The SIM card slot is located in the battery compartment and can only be accessed when the battery is removed.

Inserting the SIM card

► Prepare for insertion of the SIM card, see chapter "Preparing to remove components", Page 58. ► If necessary, open the clip (a) of the SIM card.

► Slide the SIM card into the slot (1)

until it engages, as shown in the battery compartment.

► Slide the SIM card lock (a) in the

direction of the arrow (2).

► Complete the insertion, see chapter "

Finishing component removal", Page 65.

Removing a SIM card

► Prepare for removal of the SIM card, see chapter "Preparing to remove components", Page 58.

► Slide the SIM card lock (a) in the

direction of the arrow (1).

► Press on the edge of the SIM card so that

it jumps up slightly out of the slot.

► Pull the SIM card out of the slot in the

direction of the arrow (2).

► Complete the removal, see chapter "

Finishing component removal", Page 65.

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Wireless LAN / Bluetooth / UMTS

The installation of a radio component not approved by Fujitsu Technology Solutions GmbH will invalidate th e certiﬁcations issued for this device (CE!).

Switching the wireless com

ponents on and off

Before switching on your device for the ﬁrst time, the on/off switch for wireless components must be in the "O N" position.

► Slide the ON/OFF switch in

to the "ON"

position to activate the w

ireless components.

WirelessLANWirelessLANBluetoothBluetooth

► Slide the ON/OFF switch to the

"OFF" position to deactivate the wireless components.

The Bluetooth and UMTS modules an d the wireless LAN tra nsmission unit (antenna) will also be switched off when you switch off the wireless components.

You can also deactivate the wireless components individually in the BIOS Setup.In order to be able to do this, you will either n eed to know the supervisor password if one has been assigned , or no password must have been assigned.

Please read the additional safety notes for devices with wireless components in the "Safety" manual.

Details on using Wireless LAN can be found in the online help system included in the Wireless LAN software.

You c an ﬁnd more information on how to use Bluetooth on the C D you received with your Bluetooth software.

You can obtain more information on UMTS from your service provider.

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Setting up WLAN access

• Requirement: A W LAN must be available and you must have the corresponding access information.

Information on conﬁguring the WLAN access can be found in the documentation for your operating system.

Access via UMTS

If you have ordered your devi

ce with a built-in UMTS module, your device will

be equipped with the corresp

onding aerials, a SIM card slot and the software for

establishing a conne ction

. You can purchase a SIM card in a shop.

► Windows XP and Windows Vista: To connect to a UMTS network, select Sta r t - Programs

-OneClick Internet.

► Windows 7: To connect to a UMTS network, select Start - All Programs -OneClick Internet.

► On the desktop, double-click on the OneClick Internet icon (device-dependent).

Ethernet and LAN

EthernetLAN

The internal net work modul

e of your notebook supports Ethernet LAN. You can use it to

establish a connection to

a local network (LAN = Local Area Network).

► Connect the network cable

to the LAN

port of the noteb ook (1).

► Connect the network cable to your

network connection (2).

Your network administrator can help you to conﬁgure and use the LAN connections.

The network cable is not included in the delivery scope. This type of cable can be obtained from a specialist dealer.

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Security functions

Securityfunctions

Your notebook has several security features that you can use to secure your system from unauthorised access.

This chapter explains how to use each function, and what the beneﬁts are.

Please remember that in some cases, for example, forgetting your password, you may be locked out and unable to a ccess your data. Therefore, please note the following information:

• Make regular backups to external storage devices such as external hard drives, CD or DVD disks.

• Some security functions need yo u to choose passwords. Make a note of the passwords and keep th em in a safe place.

If you forget your passwords you will need to contact the our Service Desk. Deletion or resetting of passwords is not co vered by your warranty and a charge will be made for assistance.

Conﬁguring ﬁngerprint sensor (device dependent)

FingerprintsensorFingerprintsensor

Depending on the model, your notebook is equipped with a ﬁngerprint sensor. The ﬁngerprint sensor can record an image of a ﬁn gerprint. W ith additional ﬁngerprint software, this image can be processed and used instead of a password.

► You must install t he ﬁngerprint software

in order to be able to u se the ﬁngerprint sensor (1).

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Using a Kensington Lock

Your device comes with a Kensington Lock device for the Kensington MicroSaver. With the Kensington MicroSaver, a sturdy steel cable, you can help protect your notebo ok from theft. The Kensington MicroSaver is available as an acce ssory.

► Fit the Kensington MicroSaver on the

device on your notebook.

KensingtonMicroSaverUsingaKensingtonLockMechanicalbackupAnti-theftprotecti on

Conﬁguring password protection in BIOS Setup Utility

Before using the various options for password protection in the BI OS Setup utility to increase data security, please ob serve the following:

Make a note of the passwords and keep them in a safe place. If you forget your supervisor password you will not be able to access your notebook. Passwords are not covered by your warranty and a charge will be made for assistance.

Passwordprotection

Your password can be up to eight characters long and contain letters and numbers. No distinction is made between uppercase and lowercase.

Protecting BIOS Setup Utility (supervisor and user password)

If you have opened these operating instructions on the screen, we recommend that you print out the following instructions. Because you cannot ca ll the instructions onto the screen w hile you are setting up the password.

BIOSSetu

pUtility

You prevent unauthorised use of the BIOS Setu p Utility with both the supervisor and the user password. The supervisor password gives yo u access to all functions of the BIOS Setup Utility, while the user password only provides some of the functions. You can only set a user password if a supervisor password has already been assigned.

Please refer to the ""Settings in BIOS Setup Utili ty", Page 66 section for a description of how to call up and operate the BIOS Setup Utility.

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Setting supervisor and user password

► Start the BIOS S etu p Utility and go to the Security menu. ► Select the Set Supervisor Password ﬁeld and press the Enter key.



With Enter new Password: you are asked to enter a password.

► Enter the password and press the Enter key.



Conﬁrm new Password requires you to conﬁrm the password.

► Enter the password again and press the Enter key.



Changes have been saved is a conﬁrmation that the new password has been saved.

► To set the user password, select Set User Password and proceed exactly as

when conﬁguring the supervisor password.



If you do not want to change any other settings, you can exit BIOS S etup Utility.

► In the Exit menu, select the option Save Changes & Exit. ► Select Yes and press the Enter key.

PasswordSupervisor passwordUserpassword



The notebook will be rebooted and the new password will come into effect. It will now be necessary to ﬁ rst enter your supervisor or user password in order to open the BIOS Setup Utility. Please note that the u ser password only provides access to a few of the BIO S settings.

Changing the supervisor or user password

You can only change the supervisor password when you have logged into the BIOS Setup Utility with the supervisor password.

PasswordSupervisorpasswordUserpassword

► Call the BIOS Setu p Utility and go to the Security menu. ► When changing the password, proceed exa ctly as for password assignment.

Removing passwords

To remove a password (without setting a new password) perform the following steps:

PasswordSupervisor

password

Userpasswo

► Start the BIOS S etu p Utility and go to the Security menu. ► Highlight the Set Supervisor Password or Set User Password ﬁeld and press the Enter key.



You will be requ ested to enter the current password by the Enter Current Password prompt. You will be requested to enter a new password by the Enter New Password prompt.

► Press the Enter key twice. ► In the Exit menu, select the option Save Changes & Exit. ► Select Yes and press the Enter key.



The notebook will now reboot with the password removed. Removing the supervisor password simultane ously deactivates the user password.

Password protection for booting of the operating system

With the supervisor password y ou have set in

the BIOS Setup Utility (see

section "

Setting supervisor and user passw

ord", Page 47), you can also

prevent booting of the operating system.

Ope

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Activating system protection

► Start the BIOS Setup Utility and go to the Security menu.

Operatingsystem

► Select the Password on Boot option and press the Enter key. ► Select the desired option (Disabled, First Boot or Every Boot) and press the Enter ke y ► Select the Save Changes & Exit option unde r Exit.



The notebook will reboot. You will be prompted to enter your password (the supervisor password).

Deactivating system protection

► Start the BIOS Setup Utility and go to the Security menu.

Operatingsystem

► Select the Password on Boot option and press the Enter key. ► Select the Disabled option and press the Enter key.



If you do not want to change any other settings, you can exit BIOS Setup Utility .

► Select the Save Changes & Exit option unde r Exit.



The notebook will reboot. The system is no longer password-protected.

Password protection for the hard disk

Passwordprotect

ion:

The had disk password prevents unauthorised access to the hard disk drives and is checked intern ally each time the system is booted. The condition for this is that you have assigned at least the supervisor password.

Activating hard disk protection

► Call up the BIOS Setup and select the Security menu.



If you have not assigned BIOS passwords yet, deﬁne the s upervisor and the user password now, if desired (see "

Security functions", Page 45).

► Mark the Hard Disk Security ﬁeld and press the Enter key. ► In the Drive0 area mark the Set Master Password ﬁeld and press the Enter key.



Enter new Password then appears and you are asked to enter a password.

► Enter the password and press the Enter key.



Conﬁrm new Password requires you to conﬁrm the passw ord.

► Enter the password again and press the Enter key.



Setup Notice: Changes have been saved is displayed to conﬁrm that the new password has been saved.

► To assign the password for the second hard disk (Drive1), go to the Drive1 area and

select the ﬁeld Set Master Password, then proceed in exactly the same way as for setting up the password for the ﬁrst hard disk (Drive0).

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The ﬁeld Password Entry on Boot is set to En abled by default. You can exit the BIOS Setup once you have ﬁnished changing the settings.

► From the Exit menu, choose the option Exit Saving Changes. ► Press the Enter key and select Ye s .



The notebook reboots and your hard disk is now protected with a password. The system will ask you to enter the password when the notebook is restarted again.

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Security functions

Deactivating hard disk protection

To cancel a password without setting a new one, proceed as follows:

► Call up th e BIOS Setup and select the Security menu. ► Mark the Hard Disk Security ﬁ eld and press the Enter key. ► In the Drive0 area mark the Set Master Password ﬁeld and press the Enter key.



You will be initially requested to enter the old passw ord by the Enter current Password prompt. You will then be requested to enter a new password by the Enter new P assword prompt.

► After entering the password , press the Enter key three times. ► From the Exit menu, cho ose the option Exit Saving Changes. ► Press the Enter key and select Ye s.



The notebook reboots, and password protection for the hard disk is cancelled.

► To cancel the password for the second hard disk (Drive1), go to the Drive1 area

and select the ﬁeld Set Master Password, then proceed in exactly the same way as for cancelling the password for the ﬁrst hard disk (Drive0).

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Connecting external devices

Always refer to the safety informa tion provided in "Important notes", Page 1 3 before connecting or discon nect ing any devices to or from your notebook.

Always read the documentation supplied with the device you wish to connect.

Never connect or disconnect cables during a thunderstorm.

Never pull at a cable when disconnecting it. Always grasp the plug.

Follow the steps below in order, when connecting or disconnecting devices to your n otebook:

With some devices such as USB devices, it is not necessary to switch off the notebook and the device before connecting/disconnecting. For more information about whether or not devices need to b e switched off, please refer to the documentation supplied with the extern al device.

Some of the external devices require special drivers (see the operating system and external device documentation).

Connecting devices to the notebook

1. Turn off your notebook and all external devices.

2. Unplug your note book and al

l devices from the mains sockets.

3. Connect the cables for your external devices following the instructions.

4. Plug all power cables into t

he mains sockets.

DevicesPeripheralde

vices

Disconnecting devices from the notebook

1. Turn off your notebook and all external devices.

2. Unplug your note book and all dev

ices from the mains sockets.

3. Disconnect the cables for your external de vices following the instructions.

DevicesPeripheraldevices

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Connecting e xtern a l devices

Connecting an external monitor

You can connect an external monitor to the analogue VGA monitor connection of the notebook. Screen output is limited to a maximum of two screens at any one time (see

Key combinations", Page 25, s ectio n "Toggle output screen").

MonitorVGAconnec tionsocketScreenportMonitorport

Analogue VGA monitor connection socket

► Switch off the notebook and the external monitor. ► Connect the data cable o f the external monitor to the monitor port of the notebook. ► First switch on the external monitor and then the notebook.

You can also use a key combination to switch back and forth between the external monitor and the notebook’s LCD screen, see c hapte r "

Key combinations", Page 25.

You can display the same picture on the external monitor and the notebook LCD screen simultaneously.

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Connecting external devices

HDMI port

HDMIport

The HDMI port of your notebook can be used to connect an external ampliﬁer, LCD TV or a plasma TV with an HDMI connection.

► Connect the data cable to the

external device.

► Connect the data cable to the HDMI

port of the notebook.

Some LCD televisions have only two loudspeaker connections and therefore cannot reproduce Dolby digital or DT S. In order to reproduce the sound, you must go into Windows and adjust the sound settings.

Proceed as follows:

► Select Startsymbol – (Settings) – Control Panel – Hardware and Sound – Sound. ► Mark Realtek HDMI Output. ► Select Properties – Supported formats. ► Deactivate the settings DTS audio and Dolby digital. ► Conﬁrm the settings with OK.

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Connecting e xtern a l devices

Connecting USB devices

USBports

On the USB ports, you can connect external devices that also have a USB port (e.g. a DVD drive, a printer, a scanner or a modem).

USB devices a re hot-pluggable. T his means you can connect and disconnect devices while your operating system is running.

USB 1. x has a maximum data transfer rate of 12 Mbit/s.

USB 2.x has a data transfer rate of up to 480 Mbit/s.

Additional information can b

e found in the documentation for the USB devices.

► Connect the data cable to the

external device.

► Connect the data cable to a USB

port of the notebook.

Device drivers

USB devices will be automatically recognised and installed by your operating system.

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Connecting external devices

Connecting an external SATA hard disk (eSATA)

An external SATA hard disk can be connected at the eSATA port. This allows you to expand the internal hard disk capacity as you wish.

The length of the eSATA cable must not exceed 2 metres. Consult a specialist dealer for advice on which eSATA dat a c able is suitable for your external eSATA hard disk. Make sure that the hard disk has its own external power supply.

The data transfer rate is up to 2,400 Mbit/s.

eSATA

► Connect the data cable to the external

device.

► Connect the data cable to the eSATA port.

Device driverThe eSATA hard disk is automatically recognised by your operating system and installed.

You will ﬁnd more information in the documentation for the external SATA hard disk and the operating system.

Safe removal of eSATA and USB devices

Always correctly

remove the device according to the rules described below,

to ensure that non

e of your data is lost.

► Left-click on the symbol to remove hardware safely. ► Select the device which you want to shut down and remove. ► Press the "Enter" key.

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Wait for the dialogue box which tells you that it is now safe to remove the device.

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Connecting e xtern a l devices

Connecting FireWire devices

FireWireConnectingaudiodevicesVideodevices,connectingFireWire :

External devices such as digital audio/video devices or other high-speed devices can be connected to the FireWire port. The FireWire port operates at a speed of up to 400 Mbit per second.

FireWire devices are hot-pluggable. Therefore, the cables of FireWire devices can be connected and disconnected with the system switched on. Further information may be found in the documentation for the FireWire devices.

► Connect the data cable of the external devices to the FireWire port of the notebook. ► Plug the power cable of the external device into the mains socket.

Connecting external audio devices

Microphone port / Line In

Audiodevices,connectingAudioportsMicrophone,connecting

The microphone port/Line In allows you to connect an external microphone, a MiniDisc player, MP3 player, CD player or a tape deck to your notebook.

► Connect the aud io cable to the

external device.

► Connect the audio cable to the micro

phone

port/Line In of the notebook.

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Connecting external devices

Headphone port

ConnectingaudiodevicesAudioportsConnectingheadphones

You can connect headphones or external loudspeakers to your notebook via the headphone port.

► Connect the audio cable to the

external device.

► Connect the audio cable to the headphone

port of the notebook.



The internal loudspeakers are disabled.

If you purchase a cable from a retailer, please note the following information:

The headphone port on your notebook is a "3.5 mm jack socket".

If you want to connect headphones or a speaker you will need a "3.5 mm jack plug".

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Removing and installing components

during servicing

Removing and installing compo

nents

during servicing

Only qualiﬁed technicians should repair your notebook. Unauthorised opening or incorrect repair may greatly endanger the user (e lectric shock, ﬁre risk) and will invalidate your warranty.

Components

Servicing

After consulting the Hotline/Service Desk, you may re move an d install the components described in this chapter yourself.

If you remove and install components without consulting the Hotline/Service Desk, then the warranty of your notebook will be voided.

Notes on installing and removing boards and components

• Switch the noteb ook off and pull the power plug out of the mains socket.

• Always remove the battery.

• Take care when you use the locking me chanisms on the battery and any other component .

• Never use sharp objects suc

h as screwdrivers, scissors or knives as leverage to remove covers.

NotesBoardESD

Boards with electrostatic sensitive devices (ESD) are marked with the label shown.

When handling boards ﬁtted with ESDs, you must always observe the following points:

• You must always discharge static build up (e.g. by touching a grounded object) before working.

• The equipment and tools you use must be free of static charges.

• Remove the power plug from the mains supply before inserting or removing boards containing ESDs.

• Always hold boards with ESDs by their edge s.

• Never touch pins or conductors on boards ﬁtted with ESDs.

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Removing and installing components

during servicing

Preparing to remove components

If you are going to remove or change system c omponents, prepare for the removal as follows:

Please observe the safety information in chapter "Important notes", Page 13. Remove the power plug from the mains outlet !

► Switch the device off.

The device must not be in energy-saving mode !

► Close the LCD screen. ► Remove all the cables from the device. ► Turn the device over and place it on a stable, ﬂat and clean surface. If necessary, lay an

anti-slip cloth on this surface to prevent the device from being scratched.

► Remove the battery (see "

Removing a b attery", Page 33).

Installing and removing memory expansion

MemorymoduleMainmemoryRemovingmemorySystemexpansionSystemexpansion

If you are asked by the Hotline/Service Desk to remove and install the memory expansion yourself, proce ed as follows:

Please observe the safety information in chapter "Important notes", Page 13.

When installing/removing memory modules, the battery must be removed from the notebook and the notebook must not be connected to the power supply, see "

Preparing to remove components" , Page 58.

Only use memory expansion modules that have been approved for your notebook (see "

Technical data", Page 76).

Never use force when installing or removing a memory extension.

Make sure that foreign objects do not fall into the memory extension compartment.

You must open the service compart

ment to remove or install a memory module. On some devices,

opening the compartment may exp

ose other components. These components should be removed

and replaced only by authorise

d specialists. Therefore, be sure to observe the following:

Individual components can be

come very hot during operation. Therefore, we

recommend th at you wait one ho

ur after switching off the notebook before removing

or installing memory module

s. Otherwise, there is a risk of suffering burns!

As some components are expose

d tha t are sensitive to static electricity, please take

note of chapter "

Notes o n ins

talling a nd remo ving boards an d components", P age 57.

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Removing and installing components

during servicing

Removing a cover

► Remove the screw (1).

Keep the scre ws in a safe place. If you are removing more than one component at the same time, store the screws for the individual components separate from each other. If you install the wrong screws, components may be damaged.

► Lift the cover off the notebook (2).

Removing memory modules

► Carefully push the two mounting

clips outwards (1).

MemoryexpansionMemorymodule

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The memory module snaps upwards (2).

► Pull the memory module out of its slot

in the direction of the arrow (3).

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Removing and installing components

during servicing

Installing a memory module

► Insert the memory module with the contacts

and the recess (a) f acing the slot (1).

MemoryexpansionMemorymodule

► Carefully push the memory module

downwards until you feel it click into place ( 2).

Attaching the cover

► Place the cover in the correct m ounting position (1).

If you remove more than one component at the same time, keep the screws for the individual components separate from each other and make sure that you use the correct screws. If you install the wrong screws, compone nts may be damaged.

► Tighten the screw (2).

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Removing and installing components

during servicing

Removing and installing the har

ddisk

Removing a cover

► Remove the screws ( 1).

Keepthescrewsinasa

fe place. If you are re moving more than one component at

the same time, store t

he screws for the individual components separate from each

other. If you instal

l the wrong screws, components may be damaged.

► Slide the cover in the direction of the arrow (2), and lift it away from the notebook.

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Removing and installing components

during servicing

Removing a hard disk

► Remove the screws (1)

► Slide the hard disk into the hard disk compartment in the direction of the arrow (2). ► Removetheharddiskfro

m th e notebook.

► Loosen the screws (1) of the hard disk carrier. ► Remove the hard disk from the hard disk carrier.

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Removing and installing components

during servicing

Installing a hard disk

► Insert the hard disk into the hard disk carrier. ► Fasten the hard disk carrier with the screws (1).

► Place the hard disk in the hard disk compartment and push it into the hard disk

compartment (1). Ensure that the contacts engage.

► Fasten the scr

ews (2).

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Removing and installing components

during servicing

Attaching the cover

► Place the cover in the

correct mounting position (1).

► Fasten the screws (2).

Removing and installing the optical drive

Removing the optical drive

► Prepare for removal, see "Preparing to remove components", Page 58.

Harddisk

► Remove the scre

ws (1).



The drive is released.

► Pull the drive ou

t of the drive bay (2).

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Removing and installing components

during servicing

Installing the optical drive

► Slide the drive into the notebook (1). ► Fasten the screws (2). ► Complete the removal, see "

Finishing component removal", Page 65.

Finishing component removal

After you have removed or changed the system components as you required, please prepare your device for operation again as follows:

► Install the battery again (see "

Installing a battery", Page 33).

► Turn the notebook the right way up again and place it on a ﬂat surface. ► Reconnect the cables that you disconnected before.

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Settings in BIOS Setup Utility

BIOSSetupUtilitySystemsettings,BIOSSetupUtilityConﬁguration,BIOSSetupUtilitySetupSystemconﬁgurationHardwareconﬁguration

The BIOS Setup Utility allows you to set the system functions and the h ardware conﬁguration for the notebook.

When it is delivered, the notebook is s et to factory default settings. You can change these settings in BIOS Setup Util ity. Any change s you make take effect as soon as you save and exit the BIOS Setup Utility.

The BI OS S etu p Utility program contains the following menus:

About

Displays information relating to the BIOS, processor and notebook

System

Advanced system settings

Advanced

Conﬁguration of various hardware components, such as mouse, keyboard, processor

Security

Password settings and security functions

Boot

Conﬁguration of the start-up sequence

Exit

Exits the BIOS Setup Utility

Starting the BIOS Setup Utility

► Reboot the notebook (switch off/

on or reboot the operating system).

BIOSSetupUtility



The following or a similar display appears on the screen at start-up:

<F2> BIOS Setup <F12> Boot Menu

► Press the function key

► If a password has been assigned, ent

er the password and press the Enter key.

If you have forgotten the password

, con tact your system administrator

or co ntact our customer service ce

ntre.

The BIOS Setup Utility starts.

Operating BIOS Setup Utility

BIOSSet

upUtility

Press the

key to display help on the operation of BIOS Setup Utility. The description

of the individual settings is shown in the right-hand window of the BIOS Setup Utility.

With the

key you can load the default settings of the BIOS Setup Utility.

► Use the cursor keys

←

→

to select the menu you wish to access to make changes.



The menu is displayed on the scree

► Select the option you want to change with the cursor keys

↑

↓

► Press the Enter key. ► Press the

ESC

key to exit the selected menu.

► For future reference, make a note

of the changes you have made (for example, in this manual).

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Settings in BIOS Setup Utility

Exiting BIOS Setup Utility

BIOSSetupUtility

You need to select the desired option in the Exit menu and activate it by pressing the Enter key:

Exit Saving Chan ges - save chang

es and exit BIOS Setup Utility

► To save the current menu settings and exit the BIOS Setup Utility,selectExit Saving Changes and Ye s .



The notebook is rebooted and the

new settings come into effect.

Exit Discarding Changes – Discard changes and exit BIOS Setup Utility

► To discard the changes, select Exit Discarding Changes and Ye s.



The settings in place when BIOS Setup Utility was called remain effective. BIOS Setup Utility is terminated and the notebook is rebooted.

Load Setup D efaults – Copy Sta

ndard Entries

► To copy the standard entries for all menus of the BIOS Setup Utility,

choose Load Setup Defaults and Ye s .

Discard Changes – Discard changes without exiting the BIOS Setup Utility

► To discard the changes you have made, select Discard Changes and Yes .



ThesettingsinplacewhenBIOS Setup Utility was called remain effective. You can now make additional settings in the BIOS Setup Utility.

► If you want to exitBIOS Setu p Utilitywith these settings, select Exit Saving Changes and Ye s.

Save Changes - save changes without exiting the BIOS Setup Utility

► To save the changes, select Save Changes and Yes .



The changes are saved. You can now make additional settings in the BIOS Setup Utility.

► If you want to exit BIOS Setup U tility with these settings, choose Exit Saving Changes and Ye s .

Save Changes and Power Off

► To save the changes and switch off your device, select Save Changes and Power Off and Yes .



The changes are saved. Your device is shut dow n.

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Troubleshooting and tips

TroubleshootingTipsFaultTroubleshooting

Refer to the safety information in the "Safety" manual when connecting or disconnecting cables.

If a fault occurs, try to correct it as described. If you fail to correct the problem, proceed as follows:

► Make a note of the steps and the circumstances that led to the fault. Also

make a note of any error messages displayed.

► Switch the notebo ok off. ► Please contact the Hotline/Service Desk.

You c a n ﬁnd the telephone numbers in the service desk list. Please have the following information ready when you call:

• The model name and serial number

of the noteb ook. The serial number is

located on a sticker on the under

side of the notebook.

• Notes of any messages that appear on the screen and information on acoustic signals.

• Any changes you have made to the ha

rdware or software since

receiving the notebook.

• Any changes you have mad e to the BIOS Setup settings since receiving the notebook.

• Your system conﬁguration and all p

eripheral devices connected to your system.

• Your s ales contract.

Our notebooks have been designed primarily with mobile a pplications in mind. This means that considerable effort ha s been made to optimise components and equipment in terms of weight, space and energy requirements. Depending on the particular conﬁguration you have purchased, it is possible that functionality may be slig htly reduced compared to a desktop PC if you are running processor-intensive gaming software, e.g. games with intensive 3D graphics. Updating your hardware with drivers which have not been approved by Fujitsu Technology Solutions may result in pe rformance losses, data losses or malfunction of the equipment. A list of approved drivers and current BIOS versions can be downloaded from: "

http://ts.fujitsu.com/support/downloads.html"

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Troubleshooting and tips

Help if problems occur

Should you at any time have a problem with your computer that you can’t solve yourself, in many cases you can quickly solve it by using the SystemDiagnostics program which is pre-installed on your computer.

The SystemDiagnostics program is already installed on devices which were delivered with a Windows operating s ystem.

► To start the SystemDiagnost

ics program, click on Startsymbol - Program - Fujitsu - SystemDiagnostics.

► If a problem is found during a test run, the SystemDiagnostics program outputs

a code (e.g. DIFS-Code YXXX123456789123).

► Make a note of the output DIFS

code and the identity number of your device. The identity

number can be found on the typ

e rating plate on the back of the casing.

► For further clariﬁcation of the problem, contact the Service Desk for your country (see the Service

Desk list or visit the Internet at "

http://ts.fujitsu.com/support/servicedesk.html"). When you do

this, plea se have ready the identity num ber and serial number of your system and the DIFS code.

Restoring the hard disk contents under Windows

Harddisk:Operatingsystem,restoring

You can reinstall the operat

ing system with the "Windows Recovery CD" and

the "Drivers & Utilities" C

D/DVD.

The instructions are provi

ded on the case of the Recovery CD.

During the reinstall proc

ess your personal ﬁles and any installed programs

will be deleted. We advise

youtobackupyourﬁles to an external hard

drive, or CD / DVD disk befo

re you start.

► Switch the notebook on.



The following display brieﬂy appears on the screen during start-up:

<ESC>Diagnostic screen <

F12>Boot Menu <F2>BIOS Setup

► When this message appears, press the function ke y

F12

► Insert the "Windows Recove

ry CD" into the optical drive.

► Select CD-ROM and p ress the Enter key. ► Follow the instructions on t

he screen.

After the installation you must install all the drivers again. Some installed hardware components will not be correctly s upported until t his has been done.

► Insert the "Drivers & Utilit

ies" CD/DV D into the optical drive. The CD starts automatically.

► Click on the Desk Update b utton. ► Select Automatic driver inst

allation (Express) and click on Start installation.

► Follow the instructions on the screen. ► Restart your notebook when the

driver installation is completed.

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Troubleshooting and tips

The notebook’s date or time is in

correct

SummertimeTime,daylightsavingsTimenotcorrectTimenot correctIncor rectdate/tim eDateisincorrectBufferbattery,load

Cause Troubleshooting

Time and date are incorrect. ► With the BIOS-Setup-Utility, you can set t

date and time in the main menu.

If the date an d time are repeatedly incorrect when you switch on the notebook, the built-in battery that supplies the internal clock has failed.

► Please contact your sales outlet or our Hotline/Service Desk.

When certain characters are entered on the keyboard, only numerals are written

Abeepsoundseveryseco nd

Cause Troubleshooting

The virtual numeric keypad of your device is activated, see "

Virtual numeric keypad", Page 24

► Press the

Num

key.

The notebook’s LCD screen rem

ains blank

LCDscreenLCDscreenist

oodark

Cause Troubleshooting

Monitor is switched off.

► Press a key or touch the touchpad .

External monitor or television set connected. ► Press the ke y combination to switch the

screen output, see "

Key combinations",

Page 25.

The LCD screen is difﬁcult to read

LCDscreenLCDscree

Cause Troubleshooting

Reﬂected glare ► Turn the notebook or alter the tilt of the LCD

screen.

► Increase the brightness of the s

creen.

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Troubleshooting and tips

The external monitor remains bl

ank

Monitor

Cause Troubleshooting

Monitor is switched off. ► Switch the external monitor on.

Power saving has been activated (monitor is blank).

► Press any key to continue.

Brightness is set to dark.

► Adjust the brightness of the monit

or.

Screen output is set to the no tebook’s LCD screen

► Press the key combination to swi

tch the

screen output, see "

Key combina

tions",

Page 25.

The external monitor’s power ca

ble or data

cable is not connected properl

► Switch off the external monitor and the

notebook.

► Check whether the power cable is plugged

properly into the external monitor and into the power socket.

► Check whether the data cable is properly

connected to the notebook and th e external monitor (if it is plugged in with a connector).

► Switch on the external monitor and the

notebook.

The external monitor is blank or the image is unstable

ScreenMonitor

Cause Troubleshooting

The w rong external monitor has been selected or the wrong screen resolution ha s been set for the application program.

► Terminate the application program in

Windows by pressing

Alt

.Ifthe fault persists after closing the program, use the key combination for switching the screen output (see "

Key comb inations", Page 25)to

switch ove r to the notebook’s LCD screen. Change the following setting:

► Set the screen resolution: Set the screen

resolution as described in the documentation for your operating system.

► Select monitor: Select monitor 1 or 2 as

described in the documentation for your operating system.

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Troubleshooting and tips

The notebook cannot be started

Notebook

Cause Troubleshooting

The battery is not installed corre

ctly.

► Check whether the battery is installed

correctly in its com partment.

► Switch the notebook on.

The battery is dead.

► Charge the battery.

► Insert a charged battery.

► Connect the mains adapter to the

notebook.

The power adapter is not connected correctly.

► Check whether the mains adapter is

connected correctly to the notebook.

► Switch the notebook on.

The notebook stops working

NotebookEnergys avingmode

Cause Troubleshooting

Notebook is in energy saving mode. ► Leave energy saving mode.

An application programme has caused the malfunction.

► Close the application program or restart

the notebook (by restarting the operating system or switching the device off and back on again).

The battery is dead.

► Charge the battery.

► Insert a charged battery.

► Connect the mains adapter to the

notebook.

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The printer does not print

Printerdoesnotprint

Cause Troubleshooting

The printer is not switched on. ► Make sure that the printer is switc

hed

on and ready for operation (refer

to the

documentation supplied with the

printer).

The printer is not connected corr

ectly.

► Check that the data cable connecting

the notebook to the printer is properly connected.

The printer driver is faulty or not correctly installed, or it is the wrong printer driver.

► Check that the data cable connecting

the notebook to the printer is properly connected.

► Check whether the correct printer driver is

loaded (refer to the printer documentation).

Theradioconnectiontoan

etwork does not work

Theradioconnecti

ontoanetworkdoes notwork

Cause Troubleshooting

The wireless component is di

sabled.

► Switch the radio component on (see

Switching the w ireless components on and

off", Page 43).

The wireless component is enabled. Despite this, the wireless connection to a netwo rk does not work.

► Check w hether the radio connection is

switched on via the software.

► Further information on using the radio

component can be found in the help ﬁles.

Acoustic warnings

Acousticwa

rnings

Errormessa

ge:

Cause

Troubleshooting

A beep sounds every few secon ds

The battery is alm ost ﬂat.

► Charge the battery.

Error messages on the screen

Errormessagesonthes creenErrormessage:

This section describes the error messages generated by the BIOS Setup. Error messages displayed by the operating system or programmes a re described in the relevant documentation.

If the error message appears repeatedly, despite troubleshooting measures, please contact the place of purchase or our customer service centre.

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Troubleshooting and tips

Error message/cause Resolution

CMOS battery bad

If the error message occurs repeatedly, the buffer battery in the notebook is ﬂat.

► Contact your sales outlet or our c

ustomer

service centre.

System CMOS checksum bad - default conﬁguration used

The system conﬁguration information is incorrect.

► Switch the notebook off. ► Switch the notebook on. ► Press the function key

to access t

BIOS Setup.

► In the BIO Setup, select the Exit menu. ► Select the entry Load Setup Defau

lts.

► Select OK and press the Enter key.

Extended memory failed at offset: xxxx Failing Bits: zzzz zzzz

When testing the extended memory an error has resulted at the address xxxx.

► Check whether the additional memory

module has been inserted correctly.

Failure Fixed Disk n

The settings of the hard disk drive are incorrect.

► Start the BIOS Setup (Primary Master

submenu) and select the correct settings.

Keyboard controller error

► Switch the notebook off with the ON/OFF

switch.

► Wait 3 - 5 seconds and switch on the

notebook again.

Keyboard error

If you are using an external keybo ard:

► Check the connection and reboot the

notebook.

nn Stuck key

► Make sure that no key is pressed.

Operating system not found

► Check in the BIOS Setup whether

your hard

disk has been set correctly.

► Make sure that the operating system is

installed on the corresponding drive.

Press <F1> to resume, <F2> to SE TU P

This error message appears if an error occurs during the self-test before starting the operating system.

► Press the

function key to start th e

operating system.

► Press the function key

to access the

BIOS Setup.

Previous boot incomplete - Default conﬁguration used Due to an error during the previous system

boot, default values were used for certain settings. Check the settings in the BIOS Setup.

► Press the

function key when prompted

to do so.

Real time clock error

► Contact your sales outlet or our customer

service centre.

nnnnK Shadow RAM failed at offse t: xxxx Failing Bits: zzzz

► Contact your sales outlet or our customer

service centre.

System battery is dead - Replace and run SETUP

► Contact your sales outlet or our customer

service centre.

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Error message/cause Resolution

System cache error - Cache disabled

► Contact your sales outlet or our c

ustomer

service centre.

System timer error

► Contact your sales outlet or our customer

service centre.

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Technical data

Technicaldata

LIFEBOOK

Technicaldata

Ambient conditions

Environment class 3K2

DIN IEC 721

Mechanical class 7M2

DIN IEC 721

Temperature:

Operation 5 °C ... 35 °C

Transportation

-15 ℃ ... 60 ° C

Dimensions

Width x depth x height (front/back)

372 mm x 262 mm x 44 m m

Weight (including 6-cell rechargeable battery)

Approx. 2.8 kg

The data sheet for the device provides further technical data. You will ﬁnd the data sheet on your device or on the Internet at "

http://ts.fujitsu.com/support".

Batteries (device-dependent)

You ca n ﬁnd information on the ba tteries used in your device on the Internet at "

http://ts.fujitsu.com/support".

6-cell rechargeable battery

8-cell rechargeable battery

Rated voltage 10.8 V 14.4 V

Rated capacity

4000 mAh (44 W h) 5200 mAh (75 Wh)

Mains adapter 80W

Techn ic

aldata

Primary

Rated voltage

100 V to 240 V (automatic)

Rated frequency 50 Hz to 60 Hz (automatic)

Secondary

Rated voltage 19 V

Max. rated current 4.22 A

An additional mains adapter or power cable can be ordered at any time.

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Manufacturer’s notes

Energy Star

Devices which are certiﬁed according to the Energy Star environmental mark help to save money and reduce the emission of greenhouse gases.

Power Management settings on delivery:

• Monitor sw itched off a fter < 15 minutes of inactivity

• Automatic activation of energy saving mode (ACPI S3): < 30 minutes of inactivity

Detailed information about the requirements of the "En ergy Star" environmental mark and the products which satisfy these requirements can be found on the Internet at "

https://www.energystar.gov/".

Disposal and recycling

Notes

Information about this sub ject can be found on your notebook or on our Internet pages.

Declarations of Conformity

Declarationofconformity

The "Declara tions of Conformity" concerning the device can be found at our Internet address: "

http://ts.fujitsu.com".

Fujitsu Technology Solutions hereby declares that your device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.

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Manufacturer’s notes

CE marking

CEmarking

CE marking for devices with radio component

This equipmen t complies with the requirements of Directive 1999/5/EC of the European Parliament and Commission from 9 March, 1999 gove rning Radio and Telecommunications Equipment and mutual recognition of conformity.

This equipment can be used in the following countries:

Belgium Bulgaria Denmark

Germany

Estonia Finland France

Greece

UK Ireland Iceland Italy

Latvia Liechtenstein Lithuania Luxembourg

Malta The

Netherlands

Norway Austria

Poland Portugal Rumania

Sweden

Switzerland Slovakia Slovenia Spain

Czech Republic

Hungary

Cyprus

Contact the corresponding government ofﬁce in the respective co untry for current information on possible operating restrictions. If your country is not included in the list, then please contact the corresponding supervisory authority as to whether the use of this product is permitted in y our country.

Regulatory notices

If there is no FCC logo and also no FCC ID on the device then this device is not approved by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of the USA. Although it is not explicitly forbidden to travel in the US trading area carrying this device, to avoid trouble at customs clearance, Fujitsu Technology Solutions GmbH recommends not to bring this device into the US trading area.

Regulatory information for notebooks without radio device

Regulatoryinformation

NOTICE:

Changes or modiﬁcations not expressly approved by Fujitsu Technology Solutions could void this user ’s authority to operate the equipment.

Notice to Users o f Radios and Television

These limits are designed to provide rea sonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

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• Connect the equipment into an outlet that is on a different circuit than the receiver.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Notice to Users of the US Telephone Network

Your notebook may be supplied with an internal modem which complies with Part 6 8 of the FCC rules. On this notebook is a label that contains the F CC Registration Number and the Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for this equipment among other information. If requested, the user must pro vide their telephone company with the following information:

1. The telephone number to which the notebook is connected.

2. The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for this equipment.

3. The equipment requires a standard modular jack type USOC RJ-11C which is FCC Part 68 compliant.

4. The FCC Registration Number.

This equipment is designed to be connected to the telephone network or premises wiring using a standard modular jack type USOC RJ-11C which is FCC Part 68 compliant and a line cord between the m odem and the telephone network with a minimum of 26AWG.

The REN is use d to determine the number of devices that you m ay connect to your telephone line and still have all of those devices ring when your number is called. Too many devices on one line may result in failure to ring in response to an incoming call. In most, but not all, areas the sum of the REN s of all of the devices should not exceed ﬁve (5). To be certain of the number of devices you may connect to your line, as determined by the RENs, contact your local telephone company. If this equipment causes harm to the telephone network, your telephone company may discontinue your service temporarily. If possible, they will notify you in advance. If advance notice is not practical they will notify you as soon as possible. You will also be advised of your right to ﬁle a complaint with the FCC.

This fax modem also complies with fax branding requirements per FCC Part 68.

Your telephone company will probably ask you to disconnect this equipment from the telephone network until the problem is corrected and you are sure that the equipment is not malfunctioning. This equipment may not be used on coin-operated telephones provided by you r telephone company. Connection to party lines is subject to state tariffs. Contact your state’s public utility commission, public service commission or corporation commission for more information.

This equipment includes auto m atic dialing capability. When programming and/or making test calls to emergency numbers:

• Remain on the line and brieﬂy explain to the dispatcher the reason for the call.

• Perform such activities in off-peak hours, such as early morning or late evening.

FCC ru les prohibit the use of non-hea ring aid compatible telephones in the following locations or applications:

• All public or semi-public co in-operated or credit c ard telephones.

• Elevators, highways, tunnels ( automobile, subway, railroad or pedestrian) where a person with impaired hearing might be isolated in an emergency.

• Places where telephones are speci ﬁcally installed to alert emergency authorities such as ﬁre, police or medical assistan ce personnel.

• Hospital rooms, residential health care facilities, convalescent homes and prisons.

• Hotel, motel or apartmen t lobbies.

• Stores where telephones are used by patrons to order merchandise.

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Manufacturer’s notes

• Public tra nsportation terminals where telephones are used to call taxis or to reserve lodging or rental cars.

• In hotel and motel rooms as at least ten percent of the rooms must contain hearing aid-compatible telephones or jacks f or plug-in hearing aid compatible telephones which will be provided to hearing impaired customers on request.

DOC (Industry CA NADA) notices

DOC(INDUSTRYCANADA)NOTICES

Notice to Users o f Radios and Te

levision

This Class B digital apparatus m

eets all requireme nts of Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment

Regulations.

CET appareil numérique de la cla

ss B r especte toutes les exigence du Réglement

sur le matérial brouilleur du C

anada.

Notice to Users of the Canad ia

n Telephone Network

NOTICE:

This equipmen t meets the appli

cable Industry Canada Terminal Equipment Technical

Speciﬁcations. This is conﬁrm

ed by the registration number. The abbreviation, IC, before

the registration number sign

iﬁes that registration was performed based on a Declaration of

Conformity indicating th at I

ndustry Canada technical speciﬁcations were met. It does not

imply that Industry Canada a

pproved the equipment. Before connecting this equipment to

a telephone line the user sho

uld ensure that it is permissible to connect this equipment to

the local telecomm unicat

ion facilities. The user should be aware that compliance with the

certiﬁcation standards d

oes not prevent service deg radation in some situations.

Repairs to telecommunica

tion equipment should be made by a Canadian au thorised

maintenance facility. An

y r epairs or alterations not expressly approved by Fujitsu or

any equipment failures ma

y give the telecommunication company cause to re quest the

user to disconnect the eq

uipment from the telephone line.

NOTICE:

The Ringer Equivalence N

umber (REN) fo r this terminal equipment is 0.0. The REN assigned

to each terminal equipme

nt provides an indication of the maximum number of terminals

allowed to be connected

to a telephone interface. The termination on an interface may

consist of any combinat

ion of devices subject only to the requirement that the sum of the

Ringer Equivalence Num

bers of all the devices does not exceed ﬁve.

CAUTION:

For safety, users shou

ld ensure that the electrical ground of the power utility, the

telephone lines and t

he metallic water pipes are connected together. Users should NOT

attempttomakesuchc

onnections themselves but should contact the appropriate electric

inspection authori

ty or electrician. This may be particularly important in rural areas.

Avis Aux Utilisateu rs Du Réseau Téléphonique Canadien

AVIS : Le présent matériel est conforme aux spéciﬁcations techniques d’Industrie Canada applicables au matériel terminal. Cette conformité est conﬁrmée par le numéro d’enregistrement. Le sigle IC, placé devant le numéro d’enregistrement, signiﬁe que l’enregistrement s’est effectué conformément à une déclaration de conformité et indique que les spéciﬁcations techniques d’Industrie Canada ont été respectées. Il n’implique pas qu ’Industrie Canada a approuvé le matériel.

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Manufacturer’s notes

Avant de connecter cet équipement à une ligne téléphonique, l’utilisateur doit vériﬁer s’il est permis de connecter cet équipement aux installations de télécommunications locales. L’utilisateur est averti que même la conformité aux normes de certiﬁcation ne peut dans certains cas empêcher la dégradation du service.

Les réparations de l’équipement de télécommunications doivent être effectuées par u n service de maintenance agréé au Canada. Toute réparation ou modiﬁcation, qui n’est pas expressément approuvée par Fujitsu, ou toute défaillance de l’équipement peut entraîner la c ompagnie de télécommunications à exiger que l’utilisateur déconnecte l’équipement de la ligne téléphonique.

AVIS : L’indice d’équivalence de la sonnerie (IES) du présent matériel est de 0.0. L’IES assigné à chaque dispositif terminal indique le nombre maximal de terminaux qui peuvent être raccordés à une interface téléphonique. La terminaison d’une interface peut consister en une combinaison quelconque de dispositifs, à la seule condition que la somme d’indices d’équivalence de la sonnerie de tous les dispositifs n’excède pas 5.

AVERTISSEMENT:

Pour assurer la sécurité, les utilisateurs doivent vériﬁer que la prise de terre du service d’électricité, les lignes télphoniques et les conduites d’eau métalliques sont connectées ensemble. Les utilisateurs NE doivent PAS tenter d’établir ces connexions eux-mêmes, mais doivent contacter les services d’inspection d’installations électriques appropriés ou un électricien. C eci peut être particulièrement important en régions rurales.

UL Notice

This unit requires an A

C ada pter to operate. Only use a UL Listed Class 2 adapter.

The correct output rat

ing is indicated on the AC adapter label. Refer to the illustration

below for the correct A

C Adapter output polarity:

CAUTION:

To reduce the risk of ﬁre, use only 26AWG or larger telecommunications line cord.

For Authorized Repair Technicians Only

CAUTION:

For continued protection against risk of ﬁre, replace only with the same type and rating fuse.

WARNING:

Danger of explosi

on if Lithium (CMOS) battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only

with the same or eq

uivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.

Dispose of used ba

tteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

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Manufacturer’s notes

FCC Regulatory information for notebooks with radio device

Regulatoryinformation

Federal Communication s Commission statement

This device complies with Part 15 of FC C Rules. Operation is subject to the following two c ond itions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and

(2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of this device.

FCC Interference Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC R ules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interferen ce in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy. If not installed and used in a ccord ance with the instructions, it may cau se harmful interference to radio communications.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.

If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

1. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

2. Increase the distance between the equipment an d the receiver.

3. Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from the one the receiver is connected to.

4. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Please note the following regulatory information related to the optional radio device.

FCC Radio Frequency Exposure statement

This radio device has been evaluated unde r FCC Bulletin OET 65C and found compliant with the requirements as set forth in CFR 47 Sections 2.1091, 2 .1093, and 15.247 (b) (4) addressing RF Exposure from radio frequency devices. The radiated output power of this radio device is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. Nevertheless, this device shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized. When using this device, a certain separation distance between antenna and nearby persons must be maintained to ensure RF exposure compliance. In order to comply with RF exposure limits establishe d in the ANSI C95.1 standards, the distance between the antennas an d the user should not be less than 20 cm (8 inches).

Regulatory Notes an d Statements

Radio device, health and authorisation for us e

Radio-frequency electromagnetic energy is emitted from the wireless devices. The energy levels of these emissions, however, are far much less than the electromagnetic energy emissions from wireless devices such as mobile phones. Radio devices are safe for use by consumers because they operate within the guidelines found in radio frequency safety standards and recommendat ions.

The use of the radio devices may be restricted in some situations or environments, such as:

• on board an airplane, or

• in an explosive environment, or

• in situations where the interference risk to other devices or services is perceived or identiﬁed as harmful.

In cases in which the policy regarding use of radio devices in speciﬁc environments is not clear (e.g., airports, hospitals, chemical/oil/gas industrial plants, priva te buildings), obtain authorization t o use these devices prior to operating the equipment.

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Regulatory Informati on/ Disclaimers

Installation and use of this r adio device m ust be in strict accordance with the instructions included in the user documentation provided with the product. Any changes or modiﬁcations made to this device that are not expressly approved by the manufacturer may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by unauthorized modiﬁcation of this device, or the substitution or attachmen t of connecting cables and eq uipm ent other than those speciﬁed by the manufacturer. It is the responsibility of the user to correct any interference caused by such unauthorized modiﬁcation, substitution or attachment. The manufacturer and its authorized resellers or distributors will assume no liability for any damage or violation of government regulations arising from failure to comply with these guidelines.

Export restrictions

This product or software contains encryption code which may not be exported or transferred from the US or Canada without an approved US Department of Commerce export license. This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules, as well as ICES 003 B / NM B 003 B. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and

(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesirable operation.

Modiﬁcations not expressly authorised by Fujitsu Technology Solutions may invalidate the user’s right to operate this equipment.

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Index

A beep sounds every second 64 Acoustic warnings 67 Alt+Tab 20 Anti-theft protection 40 Audio devices, connecting 49 Audio ports 49–50

Back tab 20 Backspace 16 Bass loudspeaker (subwoofer) 35 Battery

battery life 26 caring for and maintaining 26 charge level 26, 31 charging 26 self-discharge 26 storage 26

Battery indicator 13 Battery status indicator

see Battery indicator 13

Battery status meter 26 Battery symbol

see Battery indicator 13

BIOS Setup Utility

calling 60 exiting 61 operating 60 protecting w ith password 40 settings 60

Bluetooth

Switching off module 37 Switching on module 37

Bluetooth, safety notes 7 Board 51 Buffer battery, load 64 Buttons 16

Caps Lock 17

indicator 14

CD/DVD indicator 28 CD/DVD:

manual emergency removal 29

CE marking 72 Charging capacity, battery 26 Cleaning 9 Components

installing / removing 51

Conﬁguration, BIOS Setup Utility 60 Connecting audio devices 49–50 Connecting headphones 50 Crystal View display

cleaning 9 Ctrl+Alt+Del 20 Cursor control keys 17 Cursor keys 17

Date is incorrect 64 Declaration of conformity 71 Device

setting up 11 Devices

connecting 44

disconnecting 44 DOC (INDUSTRY CANADA) NOTICES 74 Drive

indicator 14

Emergency removal of data carrier 29 Energy

energy saving 8 Energy saving 8 Energy saving mode

leaving 66 Enter 17 Enter key 17 Error message:

acoustic messages 67

on the screen 67 Error messages on the screen 67 ESD 51 Ethernet LAN 38 ExpressCard 34

Fault

correction 62 Fingerprint se nsor 39

conﬁgure 39 FireWire

connecting devices 49 FireWire:

port 49 First-time setup 10 Fn key 17

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Fn+F10 20 Fn+F3 19 Fn+F4 19 Fn+F6 19 Fn+F7 20 Fn+F8 20 Fn+F9 20

Getting started 10

Handling

data carriers 28

Hard disk

removing 58

Hard disk:

restoring the contents 63 Hardware conﬁguration 60 HDMI port 46

Important notes 7 Incorrect date/time 64 Indicator

Caps Lock 14

drive 14

Num Lock 14

Scroll Lock 14 Inserting

a data carrier 29

Kensington MicroSaver 40 Key combinations 19 Keyboard 16

cleaning 9

LCD screen

cleaning 9

decrease brightness 19

difﬁcult to rea d 64

notes 24

reﬂected glare 64

remains blank 64 LCD screen is too dark 64 Life, battery 26 Line feed 17 Loudspeakers 35

switch off 19

switch on 19

Main memory

see Adding memory 52

Mains adapter

connecting 11

setting up 11 Manual removal of data carrier 29 Mechanical backup 40 Memory card

handling 32

inserting 32

removing 33 Memory expansion

installing 54

removing 53 Memory module

important notes 52

installing 54

removing 53 Microphone 35 Microphone, conn ecting 49 Mobile operation 8 Monitor

connecting 45

drifting display 65

remains blank 65 Monitor port

see VGA connection socket 45

Notebook

before y ou travel 8

cannot be started 66

cleaning 9

stops working 66

switching off 15

transporting 8–9

using 13 Notebook, operation 13 Notes 7

boards 51

cleaning 9

disposal / recycling 71

energy saving 8

LCD screen 24

Safety 7

transport 8 Num Lock

indicator 14, 18–19

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Numeric keypad 16

see Separate numeric keypad 19 see Virtual numeric keypad 18

Operating system

activating system protection 42 cancel system protection 42

protecting w ith password 41 Operating s ystem, restoring 63 Optical d ri ve 28

Packaging 10 Password

changing 41

entering 41

removing 41 Password protection 40 Password protection:

hard disk 42 Peripheral devices

connecting 44

disconnecting 44 Power

power consumption 31

power-management features 31 Power-on indicator 13 Preparing for operation 11 Printer does not print 67

Radio component:

safety notes 7 Rechargeable battery 26

see Battery 26 Regulatory information

notebooks with radio device 76

Notebooks without radio device 72 Removing

a data carrier 29 Removing memory

see Adding memory 52 Return 17

Safety notes 7 Screen

no screen display 65 Screen brightness

decrease 19

increase 20

Screen port

see VGA connection socket 45

Scroll Lock

indicator 14 Security functions 39 Selecting a location 11 Self-discharge, battery 26 Separate numeric keypad 19 Servicing 51 Setup

see BIOS Setup Utility 60 Shift 17 Shift key 17 Shift+Tab 20 Slot

ExpressCard 34

Memory cards 32 Standby indicator 13 Start key 17 Status indicators 13 Summer time 64 Supervisor p assword

changing 41

entering 41

removing 41 Switching on

the notebook 14 Switchingonfortheﬁrst time 12 System conﬁguration 60 System expansion 52

see Adding memory 52 System settings, BIOS Setup Utility 60

Tab key 16 Technical data 70

Mains adapter 70

notebook 70 The radio connection to a network does

not work 67 Time not correct 64 Time, daylight savings 64 Tips 62 Toggle output screen 20 Touchpad 19, 22

buttons 22

cleaning 9

dragging items 23

executing commands 23

moving the pointer 22

selecting an item 22

switch off 19

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Touchpad buttons 19 Transport

Transport damage 10 Transportation 8–9 Travel, notebook 8 Troubleshooting 62

USB ports 47 User password

changing 41

entering 41

removing 41 Using a Kensington Lock 40

VGA connection socket 45

Video devices, connecting 49 Virtual numeric keypad 18 Volume

decrease 20 increase 20

Volume control 35

Webcam 25 Wireless LAN

Switching off 37 Switching on 37

Wireless LAN:

safety notes 7

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