FUJITSU SIEMENS LIFEBOOK 544 User Manual

Operating Manual
System
LIFEBOOK A544 LIFEBOOK AH544 LIFEBOOK AH564
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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
Portsand controls ..................................................................... 9
Importantnotes ........................................................................ 13
Safetynotes ............................................................................ 13
Additional safety notes for devices with radio components . . . . . ............................. 13
Energysaving .......................................................................... 14
Energy saving u nder Windows ....................................................... 14
Travelling withyour notebook ............................................................ 14
Beforeyou travel ................................................................... 14
Notebook:transporting ............................................................... 15
Cleaningthe notebook .................................................................. 15
First-time setup o
Unpacking and che Selectingalocat Mains adapter con Switchingonthe
Workingwith thenotebook ............................................................ 19
Statusindicators ........................................................................ 19
Switching on the notebook . . . . ........................................................... 20
Notebook: switching off .................................................................. 21
Keyboard ............................................................................... 22
Separate number block . . . ........................................................... 24
Keycombinations ................................................................... 24
Country and keyboard settings ....................................................... 26
Touchpad and touchpadbuttons .......................................................... 26
Movingthe pointer .................................................................. 26
Selectingan item .................................................................... 27
Executing commands . . . . . ........................................................... 27
Draggingitems ...................................................................... 27
Switchingthe Touchpadon andoff .................................................... 27
Touchscreen/LCD screen without touch function (device-dependent) . . . ..................... 28
Using ngers ....................................................................... 29
Webcam ............................................................................... 30
Rechargeablebattery ................................................................... 31
Charging,caring for andmaintainingthebattery ....................................... 31
Removingand installing thebattery ................................................... 31
Optical drive (optional) .................................................................. 34
Handlingdata carriers ............................................................... 34
CD/DVDindicator ................................................................... 34
Insertingor removing adata carrier ................................................... 35
Manual removal (emergency removal) . . . . ............................................ 35
Usingthe power-management features ................................................... 36
Memorycards .......................................................................... 37
Supported formats .................................................................. 37
Insertingthe memory card ........................................................... 37
Removingthe memorycard .......................................................... 37
fyourdevice .........................................................
ckingthe device ......................................................
ion .....................................................................
necting ...............................................................
device for the rst time ..................................................
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Loudspeakers and microphones . . ........................................................ 38
WirelessLAN /Bluetooth ................................................................ 38
Switching the wire less components on and off ......................................... 38
Settingup WLANaccess ............................................................ 38
Ethernetand LAN ....................................................................... 39
Securityfunctions ..................................................................... 40
Usingthe Security Lock ................................................................. 40
Conguringpassword protection inBIOS Setup Utility ...................................... 41
Protecting BIOS Setup Utility (supervisor and user password) . .......................... 41
Password protection for booting of the operating system . .............................. 42
Passwordprotection for the harddisk ................................................. 43
Connectingexternal devices ........................................................... 44
Connecting an external monitor . . ........................................................ 45
HDMIport .......................................................................... 45
Connecting USB devices ................................................................ 46
USBportwithchargingfunction (Anytime USB charge) ................................. 47
HowtoremoveUSBdevicescorrectly ................................................ 47
Connecting external audio devices . . . . . . ................................................. 48
Microphone port/Line In . . ............................................................ 48
Headphone port . . . . . ................................................................ 48
Removing and installing co mponents during servicing . . . .............................. 49
Notes on installing and removing boards and components .................................. 49
Preparing to remove components ........................................................ 50
Installingand removing memory expansion ................................................ 50
Removingthe cover ................................................................. 51
Removing memory modules . . ........................................................ 51
Installinga memory module .......................................................... 52
Securingthe cover .................................................................. 52
Removingand installing thehard disk .................................................... 53
Removinga cover ................................................................... 53
Removinga harddisk ............................................................... 54
Installinga hard disk ................................................................. 55
Attachingthe cover .................................................................. 56
Finishing component removal ............................................................ 56
Settings in BIOS Setup Utility . . ........................................................ 57
Startingthe BIOSSetupUtility ........................................................... 57
OperatingBIOS Setup Utility ............................................................. 57
ExitingBIOS SetupUtility ................................................................ 58
Exit Saving Ch anges - 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 Setup Utility ............... 58
Save Changes - save changes without exiting the BIOS Setup Utility . ................... 58
Save Changes and Power Off . . . . . . ................................................. 58
Troubleshooting and tips .............................................................. 59
Helpifproblemsoccur ................................................................... 59
Restoring the hard disk contents under Windows . ......................................... 60
Thenotebook’sdate or timeis incorrect ................................................... 60
Thenotebook’sLCD screen remains blank ................................................ 60
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The LCD screen is difcultto read ........................................................ 61
Theexternalmonitor remains blank ...................................................... 61
Theexternalmonitor is blankor theimageisunstable ..................................... 61
The notebook cannot be started . . . ....................................................... 62
The notebook stops working . . ........................................................... 62
The printer does not print . . . . . ........................................................... 63
The radio connection to a network does not work . . ........................................ 63
Acousticwarnings ....................................................................... 63
Errormessages onthe screen ........................................................... 64
Technical data ......................................................................... 66
LIFEBOOK ............................................................................. 66
Rechargeablebattery ................................................................... 66
Mains adapter (90W) . . .................................................................. 66
Poweradapter, 65W .................................................................... 67
Manufacturer’snotes .................................................................. 68
Disposaland recycling .................................................................. 68
Declarationsof Conformity ............................................................... 68
CEmarking ............................................................................ 68
Regulatory notices ...................................................................... 69
Regulatory information for notebooks without radio d evice . ............................. 69
DOC(IndustryCANADA) notices ..................................................... 70
FCC regulatory information for notebooks with radio device ............................. 72
Index .................................................................................. 74
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Innovative technology

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 capacity battery.
With the user-friendly "BIOS Setup Utility" you can control your notebook’s hardware and better protect your system against unauthorised access by using the powerful password properties.
Information on the connections and user componen ts 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. Fujitsu Technology Solutions accepts no liability whatsoever if any other operating system is used.
Software oriented components of the se instructions refer to Microsoft products, if they come within the scope of the delivery.
If you install other software products, pay attention to the operating instructions of the manufacturer.
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Innovative technology

Notational conventions

Pay particular attention to text marked with this symbol. Failure to observe these warnings could pose a risk to h ealth, damage the device or lead to loss of data. The warra nty will be invalidated if the device becomes defective throu gh failure to observe these warnings.
Indicates important informa
tion for the proper use of the device.
This font
This font
This font
"This font"
Key
This font
Indicates an activity that must be performed
Indicates a result
indicates data entered the command line, e.g. start a program (star
indicates information that is displayed on the screen by a program, e.g.:
Installation is complete.
Indicates
terms and texts used in a software interface, e.g.: Click on Save
names of programs or les, e.g. Windows or setup.exe.
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 "
Names of CDs, DVDs and titles or designations for other materials, e.g.: "CD/DVD Drivers & Utilities" or "Safety/Regulations" manual
indicates a key on the keyboard, e.g: indicates terms and texts that are emphasised or highlighted, e.g.: Do
not switch off the device
using the keyboard in a program dialogue or at
your password (Name123) or a command used to
t.exe)
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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
10
9
8
7
1 = Microphone 2 = Webcam 3 = WebCam LED 4 = Keyboard 5 = ON/OFF switch
4
5
6
6 = Touchpad 7 = Touchpad buttons 8 = Memory card slot 9 = Status indicators 10 = Loudspeaker
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Ports and controls

Front of LIFEBOOK A 544 and AH544 (LCD screen without touch function)

1
2
3
10
9
8
7
1 = Microphone 2 = WebCam 3 = WebCam LED 4 = Keyboard 5 = ON/OFF switch
4
5
6
6 = Touchpad 7 = Touchpad buttons 8 = Memory card slot 9 = Status indicators 10 = Loudspeakers
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Left panel

Ports and controls
12 3 4
1 = Security Lock device 2 = LAN port 3 = VGA monitor port 4 = HDMI port

Right panel

12 3 4
1 = Headphone port 2 = Microphone jack 3=USBport2.0 4 = Optical drive (optional)
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.
5
6
7
5 = USB port 3.0 6 = USB port 3.0 7 = USB port 3.0 with charging function
(Anytime USB charge)
5
6
5 = Optical drive eject button (optional) 6 = Opening for manual ejection of data
carrier (optional)
7 = DC input connector (DC IN)
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Ports and controls

Bottom

5
1 = Memory serv 2 = Hard disk service compartme nt 3 = Battery re
ice compartment
lease
1
4
4 = Battery com 5 = Battery release
2
3
partment
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Important notes

ImportantnotesNotes

Safety notes

SafetynotesNotes
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.
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 in the "
Page 66 and "First-time setup of your device", Page 16 before preparing your
notebook for use and sw itching it on for the rst time.
When cleaning the device, please observe the relevant notes in the section "
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 "
components during servicing", Page 49.
Cleaning the notebook", Page 15.
Important notes
Technical data",
Removing and installing
This notebook equipment. I please conta
complies with the relevant safety regulations for data processing f you have questions about using your notebook in a particular area, 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 when you are in a hospital, an operating room or near a medica l 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 ammable gases or into hazardous environments (e.g. petro l station, paintshops), as the transmitted radio waves can cause an explosion or a re.
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 e nergy saving functions, the notebook uses less energy. You will then be able to work for longer before having to recharge the battery.
Energy efciency 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-managemen t features",
Page 36").
Travelling w ith you
MobileoperationNotesTrans portationNotebook
Please observe the points listed below when travelling with your notebook.
rnotebook

Before you travel

Back up important data stored on your hard disk.
NotebookTravel,notebook
Switch off the radio component for data security reasons. With data traffic via a wireless
connection, it is also possible for unauthorised third parties to receive data.
Information on activating data encryption is provided in the documentation for your radio component.
If you wish to use your notebook during a flight, rst check with the ight
attendants if it is OK to do so.
When travelling in other countries
If you are travelling abroad, check that the mains adapter can be operated with the
local mains voltage. If this is not the case, obtain the appropriate mains adapter for your notebook. Do not use any other voltage converter!
Check whether the local mains voltage and the power cable are compatible. If this is
not the case, buy a power cable that matches the local conditions.
Enquire with the corresponding govern m ent 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 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.
TransportationNotebo ok
Switch the notebook off.Unplug the mains adapter and all external devices from the power socket.Disconnect the mains adapter cable and the data cables for all external devices.Close the LCD screen.To protect against damaging jolts and bumps, use a notebook carrying
case to transport your notebook.
Cleaning the notebo
ok
Do not clean any interior parts yourself; leave this job to a service technician.
Only use 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.
display
CleaningNotesNotebookKeyboardTouchpadLCDscreenCr ystalView
In order to prevent accidentially switching the device on, remove the power cable from the mains
adaptor and remove the battery (see " The surface c
been moiste
an be cleaned with a dry cloth. If particularly dirty, use a cloth which has
ned in mild domestic detergent and then carefully wrung out.
Removing and installing the bat tery", Page 31).
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-timesetu pGettingstarted
On delivery, the battery can be found in the battery compartment or in the accessories kit. The battery must be charged if you w ant to operate your device using the b attery.
When u sed 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
Unpack all the individual parts.
Check your
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 rst time, connect it to the mains voltage using the mains adapter, see " adapter must be connected during the entire installation process.
A system test is performed when your device is rst switched on. Various messages can appear. The display may remain dark for a short time or may icker.
Please follow the instructions on the screen.
NEVER switch off your device during the rst-time setup process.
Mains adapter connecting", Page 17.Themains
checking the device
Should you discover any damage that occurred during transportation, notify your local sales outlet immediately!
PackagingTransport
device for any visible damage which may have occurred during transportation.
e
You m a y n e
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ed the packaging in the future, if you need to transport your device.

Selecting a location

SelectingalocationDeviceM ainsadapter
Select a suitable location for the device before setting it up. F ollow the instructions below when doing so:
Never place the device or the mains adapter on a heat-sensitive surface. The surface could be damaged as a result.
Never place the device on a soft surface (e.g. carpeting, upholstered furniture, bed). This can block the air vents and cause overheating and damage.
The underside of the device heats up during normal operation. Prolonged contact with the skin may become unpleasant or even result in burns.
Place the device on a stable, at, 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 notes in the enclosed "Safety/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 current. This effect is harmless. The device meets all relevant safety standards.
The supplied power cable conforms to the requirements of the country in which you purchased yo ur device. Make sure that the power cab le is approved for use in the country in which you intend to use it.
First-time setup of your device
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
3
the DC jack (DC IN) of the device.
2
1
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First-time setup of your device
Switching on the device for the rst time
Switchingonforthersttime
When you switch on the device for the rst time, the supplied software is installed and congured. 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 th e 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 is pre-installed on the
ur device for the rst time, the operating system
hard disk.
Switch on your device.
During installation, follow the instructions on screen.
If a W indows operating system is installed on your device, you will nd more information on the system and drivers, help programmes, updates, manuals etc. on the device or on the Internet at "
http://www.fujitsu.com/fts/support/".
You can nd information and help on the Windows operating system functions on the Internet at "
http://windows.microsoft.com".
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Working w ith the notebook

Working with the notebook
Notebook,operationNotebook
This chapter describes the basics for operating your notebook. Please read the chapter entitled " devices such as a mouse and a printer to the notebook.

Status indicators

Statusindicators
The status indicators provide information about the status of the power supply, the drives and the keyboard functions.
Connecting external devices", Page 44 for instructions on how to connect
Please refer to the notes in "Important notes", Page 13.
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Working with the notebook
Status indicator s 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
StandbyindicatorPowerindicator
The indicator is lit: The notebook is switched on.
The indicator ashes: The n
The indicator is not lit: The notebook is switched off.
Battery charging indicator/power connector
The state of charge of the battery is shown by the battery indicator.
Without the mains adapter connected:
Indicator is off: The system is in battery operation. With mains adapter connected:
The indicator is illuminated (orange): The battery is charging.
Indicator is blue: Th e battery is fully charged.
Indicator ashes purple: a fault has occurred. The battery cannot be recharged.
Indicator is off: There is no battery installed.
BatterystatusindicatorBatterysymbolBatteryindicator
Drive indicator
DriveIndicator
The indicator is lit: One of the drives (e.g. hard disk, CD/DVD) is being accessed.
Num Lock indicator
IndicatorNumL ock
The indicator is lit: The keypad is activated. You can output the characters indicated on the upper right of the keys.
Caps Lock ind
IndicatorC apsLock
The indicat you type wil character is pressed
otebook is in standby mode .
Num
key has been pressed. The virtual numerical
icator
or is lit: The Caps Lock key has been pressed. All the characters
l appear in upper case. In the case of overlay keys, the
printed o n the upper left of the key will appe ar when that key
.

Switching on the notebook

Open the LCD screen.
Switchingon
Press the ON/OF F switch for about one
second to switch the notebook on.
The power-on indicator is lit.
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Notebook: switching off

Back up your data and close all applications before you switch off your device. Otherwise data might be lost.
Working w ith the notebook
Shut dow n the operating system correctly.
Notebook
If the notebook is not switched off
automatically, press the ON/OFF switch for approx. ve seconds.
Close the LCD screen.
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