Fujitsu siemens AMILO Li EasyGuide

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EasyGuide

AMILO Li Series

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... any technical problems or other questions you wish to discuss?

Please conta ct:

• our Hotline/Help Desk (see Help Desk list or visit: "

• Your authorised distributor

• Your sales ofﬁce Additional information is contained in the Help Desk list and the "Warranty" manual.

You ca n ﬁnd the "Warranty" manual on your notebook u nder Start symbol – Manual, on the "Drivers & Utilities" CD /DVD or on our website.

Latest information on our products, tips, updates etc. can be found on our website: "

www.fujitsu-siemens.com"

www.fujitsu-siemens.com/helpdesk")

This manual was produced byXerox Global Services

Published by Fujitsu Siemens Computers GmbH

Edition1, September 2007

Order no.: 10600900868

Order no.: 440 N00543

AMILO Li Series

EasyGuide

Innovative technology... 1 Ports and controls Important notes 4 Using your notebook for the ﬁrst time Working with the notebook 11 Security fun Connecting external devices Removing and installing components

during ser Settings in BIOS Setup Utility Troubleshooting and tips Techni Manufacturer’s information Index

ctions

vicing

cal data

34 37

44 49 51 55 57 59

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Contents

Innovativetechnology... ................................................................ 1

Areyoumissinginformation? ............................................................ 1

Notational conventions .................................................................. 2

Portsand controls ..................................................................... 3

Importantnotes ........................................................................ 4

Safetyinformation ....................................................................... 4

Energysaving .......................................................................... 4

Energy saving under Windows ....................................................... 4

Informationsources ..................................................................... 5

Travellingwith your notebook ............................................................ 6

Before you travel ................................................................... 6

Transporting the Notebook . . . ....................................................... 6

Cleaning the Notebook .................................................................. 7

Using your noteboo

Unpacking an d che Selecting the loc Connecting the po Switching the no

Working withthenotebook ............................................................. 11

Switching on the Notebook . . . ........................................................... 11

Switching off the Notebook . . . ........................................................... 12

Status indicators ........................................................................ 13

Keyboard ............................................................................... 14

Virtual numeric keypad .............................................................. 17

Key combination .................................................................... 17

Country and keyboard settings ....................................................... 19

Touchpad andtouchpad buttons .......................................................... 19

Using touchpadbuttons .............................................................. 20

LCDscreen ............................................................................ 21

Information ontheLCD screen ....................................................... 21

Screen settings ..................................................................... 22

Battery ................................................................................. 22

Charging, caringforandmaintaining the battery ....................................... 23

Removing and installing thebattery ................................................... 24

Using the power-management features ................................................... 25

Hard disk ............................................................................... 26

CD/DVD ............................................................................... 26

CD/DVD data storage media (device dependent) . . .................................... 26

Handling CD/DVDs .................................................................. 27

CD/DVD drives (device-dependent) ................................................... 28

Inserting or removing aCD/DVD ...................................................... 28

Removing the CD/DVD by hand (emergency removal) . . . . . ............................. 29

Regional codes for DVD ﬁlms andDVDplayers ........................................ 29

Adjusting theAutoPlay function of your CD/DVD drive .................................. 30

Loudspeaker . .......................................................................... 31

Switching the loudspeaker on/off ..................................................... 31

Adjusting thevolume ................................................................ 31

Radio com ponenets (Wireless LAN) . . . ................................................... 32

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Switching wireless LAN module on and off . . . ......................................... 32

Ethernet and LAN ....................................................................... 33

Security functions ..................................................................... 34

Brief overviewofsecurity functions ....................................................... 34

Using KensingtonLock .................................................................. 34

Conﬁguring passwordprotection in BIOSSetupUtility ...................................... 35

Protecting BIOS Setup Utility (supervisor and user password) . .......................... 35

Password protection of operating system .............................................. 36

Connecting externaldevices ........................................................... 37

Ports ................................................................................... 38

Connecting an external monitor . . ........................................................ 39

Setting the refresh rate foryour external monitor ....................................... 39

Connecting USB devices ................................................................ 40

Connecting exte rnal audio devices . . . . . . ................................................. 40

Microphone port / Line In ............................................................ 40

Headphones port / Line out . . ........................................................ 41

Connecting an external device to S-Video Out ............................................. 42

Activating theTV receiver ............................................................ 43

Removing and inst a lling comp onents du ring servicing . . . .............................. 44

Notes on installing and removing boards and components .................................. 44

Removing andinstalling the battery ....................................................... 44

Removing andinstalling the hard disk .................................................... 45

Removing the hard disk .............................................................. 45

Installing theharddisk ............................................................... 45

Adding memory ......................................................................... 46

Installing and removing the memory expansion modules . . .............................. 46

Removing cover ..................................................................... 47

Removing memory modules . . ........................................................ 47

Installing amemorymodule .......................................................... 48

Attaching the cover .................................................................. 48

Settings in BIOS Setup Utility . ......................................................... 49

Starting the BIOS Setup Utility ........................................................... 49

Operating BIOS SetupUtility ............................................................. 49

Exiting BIOS Setup Utility ................................................................ 50

Exit Saving Changes – Save settings and exit BIOS Setup Utility . . . . . ................... 50

Exit Discarding Changes – Reject changes and exit BIOS Setup Utility . . . ............... 50

Load Setup Default–Copydefault values ............................................. 50

Discard Changes – Discard changes without exiting BIOS Setup Utility . . . ............... 50

Troubleshooting and tips .............................................................. 51

Restoring installed software .............................................................. 51

Restoring the operating system, drivers, manuals and special software . . . ............... 52

The notebook’sdateortimeisincorrect ................................................... 52

The notebook’sLCDscreen remains blank ................................................ 52

The LCD screen is difﬁcult to read ........................................................ 52

The external monitorremains blank ...................................................... 53

The external monitorisblankortheimageisunstable ..................................... 53

The notebook stops working ............................................................. 54

The printer does not print ................................................................ 54

The radio connection to a network doe s not work . ......................................... 54

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Technical data ......................................................................... 55

Notebook . . ............................................................................. 56

Battery ................................................................................. 56

Mains adap tor 65W or 90W . . . ........................................................... 56

Manufacturer’s information ............................................................ 57

Disposal and recycling .................................................................. 57

Declarations ofConformity ............................................................... 57

CEmarking ............................................................................ 58

Index .................................................................................. 59

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Innovative techno logy...

Innovative technology...

and ergonomic design make your AMILO a reliable, convenient no tebook.

Your notebook is available in several different versions. Most of the sections in this manual apply to all models – any differences are indicated separately. Some of the illustrations and feature s in this manual may differ from your model and are for guidance only. The "optional" components described in this manual are only available on some versions of the device and must be selected directly when purchasing. At the time of publication of this manual, it is not yet possible to state whether the "device-speciﬁc" components and functions described in this manual are available for your version of the device.

If you have purchased a notebook with a Microsoft Windows operating system, this is pre-installed and optimally conﬁgured for you. The notebook is ready to use immediately the ﬁrst time you switch it on.

Your notebook feature s the very latest technology so that you get the best performance from your computing experience. Depending on which model you own, you have access to:

• Up to 2 or 4 GB of main memory (RAM). Please contact our Technical Support for information on approved memory modules.

• a CD/DVD burner drive to play DVD mo vies and record your own CDs/DVDs

• several USB ports which provide easy expansion with webcam s, game pads, printers and more

• Integrated LAN or wireless LAN for Internet access

• Integrated audio c ontroller and speakers

• You can even connect a microphone and external loudspeakers to obtain an even better output level.

With the user-friendly "BIOS-Setup-Utility" you can control your notebook’s hardware and protect your system better against unauthorised access by using the p owerful password properties.

This operating manual tells you how to put your AMILO into operation, and how to operate it in daily use.

Are you missing informat

An overview with further information about your notebook can be found in

Information sources", Pag e 5.

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ion?

Innovative technology...

Notational conventions

Pay particular attention to text marked with this symbol. Failure to observe this warning w ill endanger your life, will damage the device or lead to loss of data. The warranty will be invalidated if you cause defects in the device through failure to take notice of this warning

indicates important informat

ion that is required to use the device properly.

►

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This style

"This style"

Abc

This style

indicates an activity that must be performed in the order shown

indicates a result

ﬂags data entered using the keyboard in a program dialog or comm and line, e.g. your password (Name123) or a command to launch a program (start.exe)

refers to information displayed by a program on the screen, e.g.:

Installation is completed

is for

• terms and texts in a softwar

• names of programs or ﬁles, e.g. Windows or setup.exe.

is for

• cross-references to anot her section, e.g. "Safety information"

• cross-references to an external source, e.g. a web address: For more information, go to "

• indicates name s of CDs and DVDs as well as names and titles of other materials, e.g.: "CD/DVD Drivers & Utilities" or "Safety" manual

refers to a key on the keyboard, e.g.:

ﬂags concepts and text that are e mphasised or highlighted, e.g.: Do n ot switch off device

www.fujitsu-siemens.com"

e user interface, e.g.: Click Save.

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Ports and controls

PortsandcontrolsLCDscreenMonitorportBuilt-inspeakersSpeakerportWirelessLANKensingtonLockLANportUSBportBatteryBatteryreleaselatchHarddiskTouchpadbuttonsTo uchpa dNotebookON/OFFswitchCD/DVDdriveHeadphoneportMicrophoneportLinei nLineoutDCinputjack(DCIN)StatusindicatorsS-Videooutsocket

This chapter presents the individual hardwa re components of your notebook. It gives an overview of the displays and connections on the notebook. Please familiarise you rself with these components before you start to work with your notebook.

1 = Built-in speakers 2 = Notebook ON/OFF switch 3 = Touchpad 4 = Headphone socket / Line Out 5 = Microphone socket / Line In 6 = Touchpad buttons 7 = Status indicators 8=USBports 9 = DC input jack (DC IN)

10 = CD /DVD drive 11 = K ensington Lock 12 = S -Video out socket 13 = M onitor port 14 = LAN port 15 = Service compartment (hard disk) 16 = B attery release latch 17 = Battery 18 = S ervice compartment (memory)

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Important notes

ImportantnotesNotes

Here you will ﬁnd essential safety information regarding your notebook. The other notes provide helpful information on your notebook.

Safety information

SafetyinformationNotes

This notebook complies 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/Help Desk.

Please note the safety informati and in the safety notes below.

Observe the sections in the manua

When connecting and disconnecti notes in this operating manual.

Read the information on the ambi the chapter " your notebook for use and switc

When cleaning the device, plea

Cleaning the Notebook", Page

If you have a notebook with a wir safety precautions for device

Please refer to the notes in the c

components during servicing

Using your notebo

on provided in the "Safety" m anual

l marked with the symbol on the left.

ng cables, observe the relevant

ent conditions in "

ok for the ﬁrst tim e", P age 8 before preparing

hing it on for the ﬁ rs t time.

se observe the relevant notes in

eless component, you must also ob serve the additional

s with wireless components in the "Safety" manu al.

hapter "

", Page 44.

Removing and installing

Technical data", Page 55 and

Energy saving

NotesEnergyEnergysaving

Switch the notebook off w hen 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 25").

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Information sources

Informationsou rces

This manual contains more detailed instructions and technical information for your notebook. Manuals available only as PDF ﬁles can be printed out if you connect a printer to your notebook.

Information source Type of information Where?

Quick Start Guide (printed) Poster with information about

getting started

"Safety" manual (printed

Safety information Accessories kit and/or on your

and/or PDF ﬁle)

"Recovery Proce ss" manual (printed and/or PDF ﬁle)

Information on restoring the operating s ystem, drivers, manuals and special software

"EasyGuide" manual (PDF ﬁle)

Detailed instructions for startup, operation and technical information

"Warranty" manual (PDF ﬁle)

Information ﬁles (e.g. *.T *.DOC, *.CHM, *.HLP)

Information ﬁles (e.g. *.TXT, *.DOC, *.CHM, *.HLP)

Information ﬁles (e.g. *.TXT,

General guarantee conditions

XT,

Information on utilities a programs

Information about the operating system

Information on Wireless LAN In the Wireless LAN router software /

*.DOC, *.CHM, *.HLP)or Windows Vista Help [F1].

Accessories kit

notebook

Accessories kit, on your notebook or on our website at

www.fujitsu-siemens.com/support/"

The manuals are located on you notebook under Startsymbo or in some cases, updated v can be found on our website

www.fujitsu-siemens.c

In the software for these applications

application from your Internet provider or Windows Vista Help [F1].

l – Manual

ersions

at:

om/support/".

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Important notes

Travelling with your notebook

MobileoperationNotesTransportationNotebook

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

Before you travel

► Back up important data store d on your hard disk.

NotebookTravel,notebook

► Switch off the radio component for data security reasons. With data trafﬁc via a wireless

connection, it is also possible for unauthorised third parties to receive data.

Information on activating data encryption is provided in the documentation for your radio component.

► If you wish to use your notebook during a ﬂight, ﬁrst check with the ﬂight

attendants if it is OK to do so.

When travelling in other countries

► If you are travelling abroad, check that the m ains 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 power supply and the speciﬁcations of the power cable are

compatible. If this is not the case, buy a power cable that matches the local conditions. Do not use a connection adapter for electrical devices to connect the notebook.

► Enquire with the corresponding government ofﬁce of the country you will be

travelling in as to whether you may operate the radio c ompon ent integrated in your notebook there (see also "

► If you are planning to use a modem, please be aware that it may not necessarily be compatible

with the local telephone system. This may result in poor performance, or the modem may not work at all. You may require a country-speciﬁc telephone adapter (available as an optional accessory).

CE marking", Page 58).

Transporting the Notebook

Protect the notebook from severe shocks and extreme temperatures (e.g. direct sunlight in a car).

► Remove all disks (e.g. CD, DV

TransportationNot ebook

► Switch the notebook off. ► Unplug the mains adapter and all ► Disconnect the mains adapter cable and t he data cables for all external devices. ► Close the LCD screen so that it loc ► To protect against damaging jolts and bumps, use a notebook carrying

case to transport your notebook.

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D) from the drives.

external devices from the power socket.

ks into place.

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 Crystal View display is very sensitive to scratching! Only clean the display surface with a very soft, slightly damp cloth.

► Switch the note book off.

CleaningNotesNotebookKeyboardTouchpadLCDscreenCrystalViewdisplay

► Unplug the mains plug of the mains adapter from the mains socket. ► Remove the battery (see "

Wipe the casing with a dry cloth. If particularly dirty, use a cloth which has been

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moistened in mild domestic detergent and then carefully wrung out. To clean the keyboard and the touchpad, you can use disinfectant wipes.

Removing the ba

ttery", Page 24).

Important notes

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Using your notebook for the ﬁrst time

Using your notebook for the ﬁrs

Please r ead the ch apter entitled "Important notes", Page 4.

GettingstartedNotebookGettingstartedNotebook

Before you can use your notebook for the ﬁrst time you need to charge the battery and install the supplied software. The Windows operating system and drivers required are already pre-installed.

Upon 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 notebook with the battery.

When not plugged into a mains outlet, the notebook runs on its built-in battery. You can increase the battery’s life by enabling the system’s energy saving functions.

When you use your notebook in your home or ofﬁce, we recommend you use the mains adapter instead of the battery.

Please read the chapter entitled " how to connect devices such as a mouse and a printer to the notebook.

Unpacking and checking y

Should you discover any damage incurred during transportation, notify your local sales outlet immediately!

► Unpack all the individual parts.

PackagingTransport

► Check your notebook for damage incurred during transportation.

We recommend that you keep the original packaging material.

You may need the packa ging in the future if you need to transport your device.

Connecting external devices", Page 37 for instructions on

our notebook

ttime

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Selecting the location

Location,selectingtheNotebookPowerada pter

Select a suitable location for the notebook before s etting it up. Consider the following points when selecting a location:

• Never place the notebook on a soft surface (e.g. carpeting, upholstered furniture, bed). This can block the air vents and cause damage due to overheating.

• Do not place the notebook directly on your legs for extended periods. The underside of the notebook heats up during normal operation. Extended contact with the skin can become unpleasant or even result in burns.

• Place the notebook on a stable, ﬂat, non-slip surface. Please note that the rubber feet may mark certain types of surfaces.

• Keep other objects 100 mm away from the notebook and its mains adapter to ensure adequate ventilation.

• Never cover the ventilation slots on the notebook or the mains adapter.

• Do not expose the notebook to extreme environmental conditions. Protect the notebook against dust, humidity and heat.

Connecting the power adapter

PreparingforoperationPoweradapter

Two different mains adapters are the mains adapter supplied w ith y

Please refe r to the instructions

The power cable supplied confor you pu rchased your notebook. Ma for use in the country in which y

The mains adapter’s power cable if the notebook is connected to

Make sure that the rated current of the power system to which you c "Technical data", "

Mains ada

available for this computer. Use only our computer.

in "

Safety information", Page 4.

ms to the requirements of the country in which

ke sure that the power cable is approved

ou intend to use it.

must only be connected to a mains socket

the mains adapter.

of the mains adapter is not higher than that

onnect the mains adapter (see section

ptor 65W or 90W", Page 56).

Using your notebook for the ﬁrst time

► Connect the mains adapter cable (1) to the

DC jack (DC IN) on the notebook.

► Plug the power cable (2) into the

mains adapter.

► Plug the pow er cable (3) into a mains outlet.

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Using your notebook for the ﬁrst time

Switching the notebook on for the ﬁrst time

Switchingonfortheﬁrsttime

When you switch your notebook on for the ﬁrst time, the supplied software is installed and conﬁgured. Due to the fact that this installation procedure must not be interrupted, you should set aside enough time for it to be fully completed and connect the notebook to the mains outlet using the mains adapter.

During installation, the notebook must only be rebooted when you are requested to do so!

Your operating system is prewhen you use your notebook for

► Switch the notebook on (see " ► During installation, follow the on-screen instructions.

Consult the operating system m

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If a Windows operating syste additional information o n t updates, manuals, etc. on y or on our website (see "

installed on the hard disk to facilitate the procedure

the ﬁrst time.

witching on the Notebook", Page 11).

anual if anything is unclear about th e requested input data.

m is installed on your notebook, you w ill ﬁnd

he system as well as the drivers, help programs,

our notebook or on the "Drivers & Utilities" CD/DVD

rmation sources", Page 5).

Info

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Working with the notebook

Notebook,operationNotebook

This chapter describes the basics for operating your notebook. Please refer to

Connecting external devices", Page 37 for instructions on how to connect external

devices such as a mouse and a printer to the notebook.

Refer to the information in chapter "Important notes", Page 4.

SwitchingontheNotebook

► Slide the release button in the direction

of the arrow (1) and unfold the LCD screen upward (2).

Notebook:

► Press the ON/OFF switch (1) to switch

the notebook on.

The power-on indicator is lit.

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Working with the notebook

Switching off the Notebook

► Shut down the operating system properly

(in Windows via the Start menu by clicking Start – Shut Down – Shut Down – OK).

Notebook:

► If the notebook is not switched off

automatically, press the O N/O F F switch (1) for approx. ﬁve seconds.

► Close the LCD screen (1)

feel it click and engag

until you

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