Fujitsu LIFEBOOK A544, LIFEBOOK AH544, LIFEBOOK AH564 Operating Manual
System
Operating Manual
LIFEBOOK A544
LIFEBOOK AH544
LIFEBOOK AH564
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Publication Date
09/2013
Order No.: A26391-K383-Z320-2-7619, edition 1
LIFEBOOK A544
LIFEBOOK AH544
LIFEBOOK AH564
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 40
Connecting external devices 44
Removing and installing components
during servicing 49
Settings in BIOS Setup Utility 57
Troubleshooting and tips 59
Technical data 66
Manufacturer’s notes 68
Index 74
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Contents
Contents
Innovativetechnology ................................................................. 7
Furtherinformation ...................................................................... 7
Notational conventions .................................................................. 8
Ports andcontrols ..................................................................... 9
Importantnotes ........................................................................ 13
Safety notes ............................................................................ 13
Additional safety notes for devices with radio components . . . . . ............................. 13
Energy saving .......................................................................... 14
Energy saving under Windows ....................................................... 14
Travelling withyournotebook ............................................................ 14
Before you travel ................................................................... 14
Notebook: transporting ............................................................... 15
Cleaning the notebook .................................................................. 15
First-time setup o
fyourdevice .........................................................
16
Unpacking and che
cking thedevice ......................................................
16
Selectingalocat
ion .....................................................................
17
Mains adapter con
necting ...............................................................
17
Switchingonthe
device for the first time ..................................................
18
Workingwiththenotebook ............................................................ 19
Status indicators ........................................................................ 19
Switching on the notebook . . . . ........................................................... 20
Notebook: switching off .................................................................. 21
Keyboard ............................................................................... 22
Separate number block . . . ........................................................... 24
Key combinations ................................................................... 24
Country and keyboard settings ....................................................... 26
Touchpad and touchpadbuttons .......................................................... 26
Moving the pointer .................................................................. 26
Selecting an item .................................................................... 27
Executing commands . . . . . ........................................................... 27
Dragging items ...................................................................... 27
Switching the Touchpad on andoff .................................................... 27
Touchscreen/LCD screen without touch function (device-dependent) . . . ..................... 28
Using fingers ....................................................................... 29
Webcam ............................................................................... 30
Rechargeable battery ................................................................... 31
Charging, caringforand maintaining the battery ....................................... 31
Removing and installingthebattery ................................................... 31
Optical drive (optional) .................................................................. 34
Handling data carriers ............................................................... 34
CD/DVD indicator ................................................................... 34
Inserting or removinga datacarrier ................................................... 35
Manual removal (emergency removal) . . . . ............................................ 35
Using thepower-management features ................................................... 36
Memory cards .......................................................................... 37
Supported formats .................................................................. 37
Inserting the memory card ........................................................... 37
Removing the memory card .......................................................... 37
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Loudspeakers and microphones . . ........................................................ 38
Wireless LAN /Bluetooth ................................................................ 38
Switching the wireless components on and off ......................................... 38
Setting up WLANaccess ............................................................ 38
Ethernet and LAN ....................................................................... 39
Securityfunctions ..................................................................... 40
Using theSecurity Lock ................................................................. 40
Configuring password protection in BIOS SetupUtility ...................................... 41
Protecting BIOS Setup Utility (supervisor and user password) . .......................... 41
Password protection for booting of the operating system . .............................. 42
Password protection for the hard disk ................................................. 43
Connectingexternaldevices ........................................................... 44
Connecting an external monitor . . ........................................................ 45
HDMIport .......................................................................... 45
Connecting USB devices ................................................................ 46
USBportwith charging function (Anytime USBcharge) ................................. 47
HowtoremoveUSBdevices correctly ................................................ 47
Connecting external audio devices . . . . . . ................................................. 48
Microphone port/Line In . . ............................................................ 48
Headphone port . . . . . ................................................................ 48
Removing and installing components du r ing servicing .. . .............................. 49
Notes on installing and removing boards and components .................................. 49
Preparing to remove components ........................................................ 50
Installingand removingmemoryexpansion ................................................ 50
Removing the cover ................................................................. 51
Removing memory modules . . ........................................................ 51
Installing amemory module .......................................................... 52
Securing the cover .................................................................. 52
Removing and installing the hard disk .................................................... 53
Removing a cover ................................................................... 53
Removing a harddisk ............................................................... 54
Installing ahard disk ................................................................. 55
Attaching the cover .................................................................. 56
Finishing component removal ............................................................ 56
Settings in BIOS Setup Utility . . ........................................................ 57
Starting the BIOS Setup Utility ........................................................... 57
Operating BIOS Setup Utility ............................................................. 57
Exiting BIOS Setup Utility ................................................................ 58
Exit Saving Changes - save changes and exit BIOS Setup Utility . . . . ................... 58
Exit Discarding Changes – Discard changes and exit BIOS Setup Utility . . ............... 58
Load Setup Defaults – Copy Standard Entries ......................................... 58
Discard Changes – Discard changes without exiting the BIOS Se tup Utility ............... 58
Save Changes - save changes without exiting the BIOS Setup Utility . ................... 58
Save Changes and Power Off . . . . . . ................................................. 58
Troubleshootingandtips .............................................................. 59
Help ifproblemsoccur ................................................................... 59
Restoring the hard disk contents under Windows . ......................................... 60
Thenotebook’sdateortimeis incorrect ................................................... 60
Thenotebook’sLCD screenremainsblank ................................................ 60
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The LCD screen is difficult to read ........................................................ 61
Theexternal monitor remainsblank ...................................................... 61
Theexternal monitor is blank or the image is unstable ..................................... 61
The notebook cannot be started . . . ....................................................... 62
The notebook stops w orking . . ........................................................... 62
The printer does not print . . . . . ........................................................... 63
The radio connection to a network does not work . . ........................................ 63
Acoustic warnings ....................................................................... 63
Error messageson the screen ........................................................... 64
Technicaldata ......................................................................... 66
LIFEBOOK ............................................................................. 66
Rechargeable battery ................................................................... 66
Mains adapter (90W) . . .................................................................. 66
Power adapter,65W .................................................................... 67
Manufacturer’snotes .................................................................. 68
Disposal and recycling .................................................................. 68
Declarationsof Conformity ............................................................... 68
CEmarking ............................................................................ 68
Regulatory notices ...................................................................... 69
Regulatory information for notebooks without radio device . ............................. 69
DOC(IndustryCANADA) notices ..................................................... 70
FCC regulatory information for notebooks with radio device ............................. 72
Index .................................................................................. 74
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Innovative technology
Innovative technology
... a nd ergonomic design make your device a reliable and convenient companion.
The device boots very quickly, is ready for immediate use and offers a particularly
long operating time because of its high capacity battery.
With the user-friendly "BIOS Se tup Utility" you can control your notebook’s hardware and better
protect your system against unauthorised access by using the pow erful password properties.
Information on the connections and user components of your notebook
canbefoundin"
Ports and controls", Page 9.
Further information
The Windows drivers for your device can be found on our Internet site.
The factory installation of your device does not support any other operating
system. F ujitsu Technology Solutions accepts no liability whatsoever
if any other op erating system is used.
Software oriented components of these instructions refer to Microsoft products,
if they come within the scope of the delivery.
If you install other software products, pay attention to the operating
instructions of the manufacturer.
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Innovative technology
Notational conventions
Pay particu lar 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 will be invalidated if the device becomes
defective through failure to observe these warnings.
Indicates importan t informa
tion for the proper use of the device.
►
Indicates an activity t hat must be performed
Indicates a result
This font
indicates data entered
using the keyboard in a program dialogue or at
the command line, e.g.
your password (Name123) or a command used to
start a program (star
t.exe)
This font
indicates information tha t is displayed on the screen by a program, e.g.:
Installation is complete.
This font
Indicates
• terms an d texts used in a software interface, e.g.: Click on Save
• names of programs or files, e.g. Windows or setup.exe.
"This font"
Indicates
• cross-references to another section, e.g. "Safety information"
• cross-references to an external source , e.g. a web address: For more
information, go to "
http://www.fujitsu.com/fts/"
• Names of CDs, DVDs and titles or designations for other materials,
e.g.: "CD/DVD Drivers & Utilities" or "Safety/Regulations" manual
Key
indicates a key on the keyboard, e.g:
F10
This font
indicates terms and texts that are emphasised or highlighted, e.g.: Do
not switch off the device
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Ports and controls
Ports and controls
This chapter presents the individual hardware components of your device. It gives an
overview of the indicators and connections of the device. Please familiarise yourself with
these components before you start to work with the device.
Front of LIFEBOOK AH564 (with Touchscreen)
1
2
3
4
5
10
6
7
9
8
1 = Microphone
2 = Webcam
3 = WebCam LED
4 = Keyboard
5 = ON/OFF switch
6 = Touchpad
7 = Touchpad buttons
8 = Memory card slot
9 = Status indicators
10 = Loudspeaker
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Ports and controls
Front of LIFEBOOK A544 and AH544 (LCD screen without touch function)
1
2
3
4
5
10
6
7
9
8
1 = Microphone
2 = WebCam
3 = WebCam LED
4 = Keyboard
5 = ON/OFF switch
6 = Touchpad
7 = Touchpad buttons
8 = Memory card slot
9 = Status indicators
10 = Loudspeakers
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Ports and controls
Left panel
12 3 4
5
6
7
1 = Security Lock device
2 = LAN port
3 = VGA mo nitor port
4 = HDMI port
5 = USB port 3.0
6 = USB port 3.0
7 = USB port 3.0 with charging function
(Anytime USB charge)
Right panel
12 3 4
5
6
7
1 = Headphone port
2 = Microphone jack
3=USBport2.0
4 = Optical drive (optional)
5 = Optical drive eject button (optional)
6 = Opening for manual ejection of data
carrier (optional)
7 = DC input connector (DC IN)
Even if your system is not equipped with the optional optical drive, the eject button and
the opening for the emergency eject are still present, but have no function.
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Ports and controls
Bottom
1
2
4
3
5
1 = Memory serv
ice compartment
2 = Hard disk service compartment
3 = Battery re
lease
4 = Battery com
partment
5 = Battery release
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Important notes
Important notes
ImportantnotesNotes
This chapter contains essential safety information which must be followed
when working with your notebook. Other notes also provide useful information
which will help you with your notebook.
Safety notes
SafetynotesNotes
Please follow the safety notes provided in the "Safety/Regulations" manual
as well as the safety notes given below.
Please pay special attention to the sections in the manual marked
with the symbol on the left.
When connecting and disconnecting cables, observe the relevant
notes in this operating manual.
Read the information on the ambient conditions i n the "
Technical data",
Page 6 6 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 n otebook", Page 15.
Pay attention to the additional safety notes for devices with radio components
provided in the "Safety/Regulations" manual.
Please refer to the notes in the chapter "
Removing and installing
components during servicing", Page 49.
This notebook
complies with the relevant safety regulations fo r data processing
equipment. I
f you have questions about using your notebook in a particular area,
please conta
ct your sales outlet or our Hotline/Service Desk.
Additional safety notes for devices with
radio components
Radiocomponent:WirelessLAN:Bluetooth,safetynotes
If a radio component (Wireless LAN, Bluetooth, UMTS) is integrated in your notebook, you
must be sure to observe the following safety notes when using your notebook:
• Switch off the radio components when you are in an aircraft or driving in a car.
• Switch off the radio components w hen you are in a hospital, an operating room or near a medical
electronics system. The transmitted radio waves can impair the operation of medical devices.
• Switch off the radio components when you let the device get near flammable
gases or into hazardous environments (e.g. petrol station, paintshops), as the
transmitted radio waves can cause an explosion or a fire.
For information on how to switch radio components on and off, see chapter
"
Switching the wireless components on and off", Page 38.
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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 36").
Travelling with you
rnotebook
MobileoperationNotesTransporta tionNotebook
Please observe th e 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 data security rea son s. With data traffic via a wireless
connection, it is also possible for unauthorised third parties to receive data.
Information on activating data encryption is provided in the documentation
for your radio component.
► If you wish to use your notebook during a flight, first check with the flight
attendants i f it is OK to do so.
When travelling in other countries
► If you are travelling abroad, check that the mains adapter can be operated with the
local mains voltage. If this is not the case, obtain the appropriate mains adapter for
your notebook. Do not use any other voltage converter!
► Check whether the local mains voltage and the power cable are compatible. If this is
not the case, buy a power cable that matches the local conditions.
► Enquire with the corresponding government office of the country you will be
travelling in as to whether you may operate the radio component integrated in
your notebook t here (see also "
CE marking", Page 68).
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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 y our notebook.
Cleaning the notebo
ok
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 dam p cloth.
► Switch the notebook off.
CleaningNotesNotebookKeyboardTouchpadLCDscreenCrystalView
display
► In order to prevent accidentially switching the device on, remove the power cable from the mains
adaptor and remove the b attery (see "
Removing and installing the battery", Page 31).
The surface c
an be cleaned with a dry cloth. If particularly dirty, use a cloth which has
been moiste
ned in m ild domestic detergent and then carefully wrung out.
To clean the keyboard and the touchpad, if available, you can use disinfectant wipes.
Ensure that no liquid enters the device.
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First-time setup of your device
First-time setup of your devic
e
First-timese tupGettingstarted
Please read the chapter "Important notes", Page 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 f or the first time, connect it to the mains voltage
using the mains adapter, 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 the instructions on the screen.
NEVER switch off your device during the first-time setup process.
On delivery, the battery can be found in the battery compartment or in the accessories kit.
The battery must be charged if you want to operate your device using the b attery.
When used on the move, the built-in battery provides the device with the necessary power. You
can increase the operating time by using the available energy-saving functions.
For instructions on how to connect external devices (e.g. mouse, printer) to your
device, please refer to the operating manual for your device.
Unpacking and
checking the device
Should you discover any damage 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 ne
ed 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 instructions below when doing so:
• Never place the device or the mains adapter on a heat-sensitive surface.
The surface could be damaged as a result.
• Never place the device on a soft surface (e.g. carpeting, upholstered furniture,
bed). This can block the air vents and cau se overheating an d 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 s urfa ces.
• 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. P ro tect
the device from dust, humidity, and heat.
Mains adapter connecting
PreparingforoperationMainsadapter
Observe the safety notes in the enclosed "Saf ety/Regulations" manual.
If the mains adapter is connected, you may feel a slight tingling when you touch
the top of the aluminium housing. The combination of a mains adapter without
protective earth and metallic housing parts causes a very weak electrical c urre nt.
This effect is harmless. The device meets all relevant safety standards.
The supplied power cable conforms to the requirements of the co untry in
which you purchased your device. Make sure that the power cable is approved
for use in the country in which you intend to use it.
3
1
2
► Connect the power cable (1) to the
mains adapter.
► Plug 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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First-time setup of your device
Switching on the device for the first time
Switchingonforthefirsttime
When you switch on th e device for the first time, the supplied software is
installed and configured. Because this procedure must not be interrupted,
you should set aside enough time for it to be fully completed and connect
the device to the mains using the mains adapter.
During the installation process, DO NOT restart the device unless
you are requested to do so!
To make it easier to use yo
ur device for the first time, the operating system
is pre-installed on the
hard disk.
► Switch on your device.
► During installation, follow the instructions on screen.
If a Windows operating system is installed on your device, you will find more
information on the system and drivers, help programmes, updates, m anuals etc.
on the device o r on the Internet at "
http://www.fujitsu.com/fts/support/".
You can find information and help on the Windows operating system functions
on the Internet at "
http://windows.microsoft.com".
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Working with the notebook
Working with the notebook
Notebook,operationNotebook
This chapter describes the basics for operating your notebook. Please read the chapter
entitled "
Connecting external devices", Page 44 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.
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Working with the noteboo k
Status indicators Description
Wireless components indicator
• The indicator is lit: The wireless components are switched on.
• The indicator is not lit: The wireless components are switched off.
Power-on indicator/Standby
StandbyindicatorPowerin dicator
• The indicator is lit: The notebook is switched on.
• The indicator flashes: The n
otebook is in standby mode.
• The indicator is not lit: The notebook is switched off.
Battery charging indicator/power connector
The s tate of charge of the battery is shown by the battery indicator.
Without the mains adapter connected:
• Indicator is off: The system is in battery operation.
With mains adapter connected:
• The ind icator is illuminated (orange): The battery is charging.
• Indicator is b lue: The battery is fully charged.
• Indicator flashes purple: a fault has occurred. The battery cannot be
recharged.
• Indicator is off: There is no battery installed.
BatterystatusindicatorBatterysymbolBatteryindicator
Drive indicator
DriveIndicat or
The indicator is lit: One of the drives (e.g. hard disk, CD/DVD) is being
accessed.
Num Lock indicator
IndicatorNumL ock
The indicator is lit: The
Num
key has been pressed. T he virtual numerical
keypad is activated. You can output the characters indicated on the upper
right of the keys.
Caps Lock ind
icator
IndicatorCaps Lock
The indicat
or is lit: The Caps Lock key has been pressed. All the characters
you type wil
l appear in upper case. In the case of overlay keys, the
character
printed on the upper left of the key will appear when that key
is pressed
.
Switching on the notebook
► Open the LCD screen.
Switchingon
► Press the ON/OFF switch for about one
second to switch the notebook on.
The power-on indicator is lit.
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Working with the notebook
Notebook: switching off
Back up your data and close all applications before you switch off your
device. Otherwise data might be lost.
► Shut down the operating system correctly.
Notebook
► If the notebook is not switched off
automatically, press the ON/OFF switch
for approx. five seconds.
► Close the LCD screen.
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