Fujitsu siemens AMILO PI, AMILO PA EasyGuide
Notebook English
EasyGuide
AMILO Pa/Pi Series
Are there...
... any technical problems or other questions that you need help with?
Please contact:
• Our Hotline/Help Desk (see Help Desk list) or visit "
• Your sales partner
• Your sales office
Additional information is contained in the Help Desk list and the "Warranty" manual.
The "Warranty" manual can be found on your notebook under Start - Manuals
or on the "Drivers & Utilities" CD/DVD.
The latest information on our products, tips, updates, etc., can be found on
our website at: "
www.fujitsu-siemens.com"
www.fujitsu-siemens.com/helpdesk")
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Published by
Fujitsu Siemens Computers GmbH
AG 02/07
Edition 1
Order No.: 10600812833
Order No.: 440 N00463
AMILO Pa/Pi Series
EasyGuide
Innovative technology... 1
Ports and operating elements 3
Important notes 4
Using your notebook for the first time 8
Working w ith the notebook 11
Security functions 3
Connecting external devices 42
Removing and installing components
during servicing 4
Settings in BIOS Setup Utility 53
Troubleshooting and tips 55
Technical data 60
Manufacturer’s notes 62
Index 64
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Contents
Contents
Innovativetechnology... ................................................................ 1
Are youmissing information? ............................................................ 1
Notational conventions .................................................................. 2
Ports and operating elemen
Important notes ........................................................................ 4
Safety information ....................................................................... 4
Energy saving .......................................................................... 4
Energy saving under Windows ....................................................... 4
Informationsources ..................................................................... 5
Travelling with your notebook . ........................................................... 6
Before youtravel ................................................................... 6
Transporting theNotebook .......................................................... 6
Cleaning the Notebook .................................................................. 7
Using your noteboo
Unpacking and che
Selecting the loc
Connecting the po
Switching the no
Working with thenotebook ............................................................ 11
Switchingonthe Notebook ............................................................... 11
Switching off the Notebook . . . . ........................................................... 12
Status indicators ........................................................................ 13
Keyboard ............................................................................... 15
Virtualnumeric keypad .............................................................. 17
Key combinations ................................................................... 17
Country and keyboard settings ....................................................... 19
Easy Launch keys ...................................................................... 19
Touchpadandtouchpad buttons .......................................................... 20
Using touchpad butt ons .............................................................. 20
LCD screen ............................................................................ 21
Informationonthe LCDscreen ....................................................... 21
Screen settings ..................................................................... 22
Battery ................................................................................. 23
Charging, caringfor andmaintainingthebattery ........................................ 23
Removing and installing thebattery ................................................... 24
Using the power-management features ................................................... 25
ExpressCards .......................................................................... 27
InsertingtheExpressCard ............................................................ 27
ExpressCardremoval ................................................................ 28
Memory cards .......................................................................... 29
Insertingthememory card ........................................................... 29
Removing aMemoryCard ........................................................... 29
Hard disk ............................................................................... 29
CD/DVD ............................................................................... 30
CD/DVD datastorage media (certain devicesonly) ..................................... 30
Handling CD/DVDs .................................................................. 31
CD/DVD drives (device-dependent) ................................................... 31
Insertingorremoving aCD/DVD ...................................................... 32
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Removing the CD/DVD by hand (emergency removal) .................................. 32
Regional codes for DVD films andDVD players ........................................ 33
Adjusting theAutoPlay function ofyour CD/DVDdrive .................................. 33
Loudspeakers .......................................................................... 34
Switching the loudspeaker off and on ................................................. 34
Adjusting thevolume ................................................................ 35
Integrated 56k modem . . . ................................................................ 36
Connecting notebook modem to telephone wall socket . . . .............................. 36
Radio componenets (Wireless LAN) . . . . . ................................................. 37
Switchingthe wireless LANmodule onandoff ......................................... 37
Ethernet and LAN ....................................................................... 38
Security functions ..................................................................... 39
Brief overview ofsecurity functions ....................................................... 39
Using Kensington Lock .................................................................. 39
Configuring password protection inBIOS SetupUtility ...................................... 40
Protecting BIOS Setup Utility (supervisor and user password) . .......................... 40
Password protection of operating system . ............................................. 41
Connecting external devices ........................................................... 42
Ports ................................................................................... 43
Connecting an external monitor . . ........................................................ 44
Setting therefresh ratefor yourexternal monitor ....................................... 44
Connecting USB devices ................................................................ 45
Connecting external audio devices . . . . . . ................................................. 45
Microphone connection/Line In . . . . . . ................................................. 45
Headphones/SPDIF port . ............................................................ 46
Removing and installing compon e nt s during servicing .. . .............................. 47
Notes on installing and removing boards and components .................................. 47
Removing andinstallingthebattery ....................................................... 47
Removing andinstallingthehard disk ..................................................... 48
Hard diskremoval ................................................................... 48
Hard diskinstallation ................................................................ 49
Memory expansion ...................................................................... 50
Installing and removing memory expansion modules . .................................. 50
Settings in BIOS Setup Utility . ......................................................... 53
Starting the BIOSSetup Utility ........................................................... 53
Operating BIOS SetupUtility ............................................................. 54
Exiting BIOS SetupUtility ................................................................ 54
Save Changes and Exit – Save the settings and exit the BIOS Setup Utility ............... 54
Discard Changes and Exit – Discard changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility . . ........... 54
Get DefaultValues .................................................................. 54
Load Previous Values – Discard Changes without exiting the BIOS Setup Utility ........... 54
Troubleshooting and tips .............................................................. 55
Restoring installedsoftware .............................................................. 55
Restoring the operating system, drivers, manuals and special software ................... 56
The notebook’s date ortime isincorrect ................................................... 56
A beep sounds at a rate of one per second . . . ............................................. 56
The notebook’s LCDscreen remains blank ................................................ 56
The LCD screen is difficulttoread ........................................................ 56
The externalmonitorremains blank ....................................................... 57
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The externalmonitor isblank orthe imageisunstable ...................................... 57
The notebook cannot be started . . . ....................................................... 58
The notebook stops working . . ........................................................... 58
The printerdoes notprint ................................................................ 59
The radio connection to a network does not work . . ........................................ 59
Technicaldata ......................................................................... 60
Notebook . . ............................................................................. 61
Battery ................................................................................. 61
Mains adapter 65Wor90 W ............................................................. 61
Manufacturer’snotes .................................................................. 62
Disposal and recycling ................................................................... 62
DeclarationsofConformity ............................................................... 62
Copyright-protected technology .......................................................... 62
CEmarking ............................................................................. 63
Index .................................................................................. 64
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Innovative technology...
Innovative technology...
and ergonomic design make your AMILO a reliable and user-friendly notebook.
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
features in this manual may differ from your model and are for guidance only.
Your operating system Microsoft Windows Vista is already pre-installed and optimally configured.
That means you’re ready to start when you switch on your AMILO for the first tim e.
Your notebook features 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 GByte main memory (RAM). Please contact Technical Support for
information on approved memory modules.
• a CD /DVD burner for watching DVD movies or recording your own CDs an d DVDs
• Several USB ports which provide easy exp ansio n with webcams, game pads, printers and more.
• An internal modem, LAN or wireless LAN for Internet access.
• An ExpressCard slot for use with an ExpressCard/34 or ExpressCard/54.
• A memory card slot for quickly transferring digital photos, music and
video clips onto your notebook.
• An onboard sound card and two stereo loudspeakers for true audio enjoyment.
• 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 y our notebook’s hardware and protect
your system better against unauthorised access by using the powerful 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 information?
An overview with further information about your notebook can be found in
Information sources", Page 5.
"
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Innovative technology...
Notational conventions
Pay particular attention to text marked with this symbol. Failure to observe
this warning may endanger your health, cause the equipment to malfunction
or lead to loss of data. The warranty does not cover defects of the
equipment caused by failure to follow these instructions.
indicates important informat
ion that is required to use the device properly.
►
This style
This style
This style
"This style"
Abc
This style
refers to an action which you must carry out.
indicates a result
flags data entered using the keyboard in a program dialog or command
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 another section, e.g. "Safety information"
• Cross-references to an external source, such as a web address: For
further information visit "
• indicates names 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 emphasised or highlighted, e.g.: Do not
switch off d evice
e user interface, e.g.: ClickSave.
www.fujitsu-siemens.com"
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Ports and operating elements
Ports and operating elements
Portsand operating elementsModemportLCDscreenMonitor portBuilt-inloudspeakersWirelessLANKensingtonLockLANportUSBportExpressCardslotBatteryBattery releaseHarddiskTouchpadbuttonsTouchpadNotebookON/OFF switchEasy Launch keysCD/DVDdriveHeadphon eportMicrophoneportLine inLineoutSPDIFportDCinput connector (DC IN)
This chapter provides information on the individual hardware compo nents in your notebook.
It provides an overview of the notebook’s indicators and ports. Please familiarise yourself
with these components before you start to work with your n otebook.
6
7
9
8
19
18
17
16
1 = Kensington Lock
2 = DC input connector (DC IN)
3 = Monitor port
4 = LAN port
5 = USB port
6 = Memory card slot
7 = ExpressCard slot
8 = Built-in loudspeakers
9 = Easy Launch keys
10 = ON/OFF switch, notebook
11 = Touchpad
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15
1
5
4
3
2
8
11
20
12
13
14
21
22
12 = Touchpad buttons
13 = Status indicators
14 = Headphones/SPDIF port
15 = Microphone port/Line In
16 = ON/OFF switch, Wireless LAN
17 = USB ports
18 = CD/DVD drive
19 = Modem port
20 = Service compartment (hard disk, memory)
21 = Battery
22 = Battery release
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Important notes
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 H otline/Help Desk.
Please note the safety informati
and in the safety notes below.
Observe the sections in the manua
When conn ecting and disconnecti
notes in this operating manual.
Read the informa tion 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" manual
l marked with the symbol on the left.
ng cables, observe the relevant
ent conditions in "
ok for the first time", Page 8 before preparing
hing it on for the first time.
se observe the relevant notes in
7.
eless component, you must also observe the additional
s with wireless components in the " Safety" manual.
hapter "
", Pag e 47.
Removing and installing
Technical data", Page 60 and
Energy saving
NotesEnergyEnergysaving
Switch the notebook off when it is not in use. Switch off external, c onnected 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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Important notes
Information sources
Information sources
This manual contains more detailed instructions and technical information for your notebo ok.
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 Process" manual
(printed and/or PDF file)
Information on restoring the
operating system, drivers,
manuals and sp ecial software
"EasyGuide" manual (PDF
file)
Detailed instructions for
startup, operation and
technical information
"Wireless LAN" manual
(PDF file)
Detailed instructions for using
wireless LAN and technical
information
"Warranty" manual (PDF
file)
Information files (e.g. *.TXT,
*.DOC, *.CHM, *.HLP)
Information files (e.g. *.TXT,
*.DOC, *.CHM, *.HLP)
General guarantee
conditions
Information on utilities and
programs
Information about the
operating system
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 Startsymbol –
or in some cases, updated ve
can be found on our website
"
www.fujitsu-siemens.c
Manual
rsions
at
om/support/".
In the software for these applications
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Important notes
Travelling with your notebook
MobileoperationNotesTranspor tNotebook
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 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 document ation
for your radio component.
► If you wish to use your notebook during a flight, first check with the flight
attendants if it is OK to do so.
When travelling in other countries
► If you are travelling abroad, check that the mains adapter can be operated with the
local mains voltage. If this is not the case, obtain the appropriate mains adapter for
your notebook. Do not use any other voltage converter!
► Check whether the local 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 component 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. T his 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 markin g", Page 63).
Transporting the Notebook
► Remove all disks (e.g. CD, DVD) from the drives.
TransportNotebook
► Switch the notebook off.
► Unplug the mains adapter and all external devices from the power socket.
► Disconnect the mains adapter cab
► Close the LCD screen so that it locks into place.
► To protect against damaging jolts
case to transport your notebook.
► Protect the notebook from severe shocks and extreme temperatures (e.g. direct sunlight in a car).
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le and the data cables f or all external devices.
and bumps, use a notebook carrying
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 noteb ook.
The Crystal View display is very sensitive to scratching! Only clean the
display surface with a very soft, slightly damp cloth.
► Switch the notebook off.
CleaningNotesNotebookKeyboardTouchpadLCDscreenCrystalView display
► 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
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 noteboo k for the first time
Using your notebook for the firs
Please read the chapter entitled "Important notes", Page 4.
Getting startedNotebookGettingstart edNotebook
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 you r 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 packaging in the future if y ou need to transport your device.
Connecting external devices", Page 42 for instr uctions on
our notebook
ttime
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Selecting the location
Location,sel ectingtheNotebookPowerad apter
Select a suitable location for the notebook bef ore setting it up. Consider
the following points when selecting a location:
• Never place the no tebook on a soft surface (e.g. carpeting, upholstered furn iture,
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 c an become unpleasant or even result in burns.
• Place the notebook on a stable, flat, non-slip s urface. 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 ag ainst dust, humidity and heat.
Connecting the power adapter
Preparingfor operationPoweradapter
Please refer to the instructions
The power cable supplied conforms
you purchased your notebook. Mak
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
"Technical data", "
Mains adap
in "
Safety information", Page 4.
to the req uirements of the country in which
e 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
connect the mains adapter (see section
ter 65 W or 90 W", Page 61).
Using your notebook for the first time
► Connect the mains adapter cable (1) to the
DC jack (D C IN) on the notebook.
► Plug the power cable (2) into the
mains adapter.
1
► Plug the power cable (3) into a mains outlet.
3
2
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Using your noteboo k for the first time
Switching the notebook on for the first time
Switchingon forthe first time
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 m ains 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
If a Windows operating syste
additional information on 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).
S
anual if anything is unclear ab out the requested input data.
m is installed on your notebook, you will 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
Working with the notebook
Notebook,operationNotebook
This chapter describes the basics for operating your notebook. Please refer to Section
Connecting external devices", Page 42 for instructions on how to connect external
"
devices such as a mouse and a printer to the notebook.
Please refer to the notes in Section "Important notes", Page 4.
SwitchingontheNotebook
► Slide the release button in t he direction
2
1
1
of the arrow (1) and unfold the LCD
screen upward (2).
Notebook:
► Press the ON/OFF switch (1) to s witch
the notebook on.
The power-on indicator is lit.
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Working with the notebook
Switching off the Notebook
1
► 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 FF switch (1)
for approx. five seconds.
► Close the LCD screen (1)
so that
it locks into place.
1
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Working with the notebook
Status indicators
Statusindicators
The status indicators provide information about the status of the power supply, the drives
and the keyboard functions. Three indicators are also visible with the notebook closed:
power-on indicator, wireless LAN indicator, battery indicator
A
1
Power-on indicator/Stand by
Caps Lock indicator
A
Wireless LAN indicator
1
Battery indica
Drive indicato
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Num L ock indicator
Silent Mode indicator
Working with the notebook
Power-on indicator/Standby
StandbyindicatorPower-on indicator
• Indicator lights up: The notebook is switched on.
• Indicator flashes: The notebook is in standby mode.
• Indicator is off: The notebook is switched off.
Wireless LAN in dicator
• Indicator lights up: The wireless LAN module is switched on.
• Indicator is off: The wireless LAN module is switched off.
WirelessLAN indicator
Battery indicator
The amount of charge in the battery is shown by the batte ry indicator.
• Indicator lights up green: The battery is fully charged.
• Indicator flashes orange: The battery is charging.
• Indicator flashes red: The battery is nearly empty.
• Indicator is off: The battery is flat.
BatteryindicatorBatteryiconBatteryindicator
Drive indicator
• Indicator lights up: One of the drives (e.g. hard disk, CD/DVD) is being
accessed.
DriveindicatorIndicator
Caps Lock indicator
A
• Indicator lights up: The Caps Lock key has been pressed.
All the characters you type appear in upper case. In the case of overlay keys, the
character printed on the upper left of the key appears when that key is pressed .
tor
CapsLock indica
CapsLock
Num Lock indicator
1
• Indicator lights up: The
The numbers on the upper right of the keys in the virtual numeric keypad are
enabled.
NumLockNumLock indicator
Silent Mode indicator
• The indicator flashes three times and then stays on: The noteb ook is in silent
mode.
The processor and graphics processing will not operate at maximum
performance (see also chapter "Easy Launch key").
• Indicator is off: The processor cooling fan is operating normally.
The processor and graphics processing are operating at maximum performance.
Silentmode, EasyLaunch keySilentMode, EasyLaunch key
Num
key has been pressed.
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