Fujitsu Siemens Computers AMILO Operating Manual

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Operating Manual

AMILO Notebook

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Fujitsu Siemens Computers GmbH

Edition 3, October 2008

AMILO Notebook

Innovative technology 1

Important notes

Preparing your no

tebook for use

Working with the notebook 11

Security functions

Connecting e

xternal devices

Removing and installing components during servicing

Settings i

n BIOS Setup Utility

Troubleshooting and tips 74

Manufacturer’s notes

Index

First-time setup

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Contents

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

Furtherinformation ...................................................................... 1

"AMILO Notebook" Operating M a nual . . . . . ............................................ 1

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

Importantnotes ........................................................................ 3

Safetyinformation ....................................................................... 3

Energysaving .......................................................................... 3

Energy saving under Win

dows .......................................................

Informationsources ..................................................................... 4

Travelling with your n

otebook ............................................................

Beforeyoutravel ................................................................... 5

Transporting the not

ebook ...........................................................

5 Cleaning the noteboo

k ..................................................................

Preparingyournotebookforuse ....................................................... 7

Unpacking and checking your notebook ................................................... 7

Selectingthe location ................................................................... 8

Connecting the mains adapte r ........................................................... 9

Switching the no tebook on for the ﬁrst time ................................................ 10

Working with the

notebook ............................................................

Notebook switc

hing on ..................................................................

Devices with a

release mechanism ...................................................

Devices witho

ut arelease mechanism ................................................

Switching off

the notebook . . . . ...........................................................

Devices with

a release mechanism ...................................................

Devices with

out arelease mechanism ................................................

Status indic

ators ........................................................................

On-Screen d

isplay (OSD) ................................................................

Keyboard ............................................................................... 15

Virtual nu

meric keypad (noteboo ks without separate numeric keypad) . . . . . ..............

Separate k

eypad with application buttons (device-dependent) . . .........................

Key combi

nations ...................................................................

Country a

nd keyboard settings .......................................................

Quick Sta

rtbuttons ......................................................................

Touchpa

dand touchpad buttons ..........................................................

Using t o

uchpad buttons ..............................................................

Multime

dia remote control (device dependent) . ............................................

Removi

ng remotecontrol ............................................................

Using t

he remotecontrol .............................................................

Butto

ns .............................................................................

LCD sc

reen ............................................................................

Infor

mation onLCD screen ...........................................................

Scre

en settings .....................................................................

Webc

am ...............................................................................

Batt

ery .................................................................................

Char

ging, caring for and maintaining thebattery .......................................

Rem

oving andinstalling the battery ...................................................

Usi

ng thepower-management features ...................................................

brid graphics (device-dependent) . . . ...................................................

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Change graphics mode . ............................................................ 35

ExpressCards (optional) . ................................................................ 35

Inserting the ExpressCard ........................................................... 36

ExpressCard removing .............................................................. 37

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

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

Removing the memory card .......................................................... 39

Hard disk ............................................................................... 39

Second hard disk in RAID group (device-dependent) . .................................. 39

CD/DVD/Blu-raydisc .................................................................... 41

CD/DVD datastorage media(certaindevices only) ..................................... 41

Handling data carriers . . . ............................................................ 43

CD/DVD/Blu-ray drives (device-dependent) . . . ......................................... 43

Inserting or removing adatacarrier ................................................... 43

Regional codes for DVD ﬁlms and DVDplayers ........................................ 46

Adjusting the AutoPlay functionof the drive ............................................ 46

Loudspeakers and microphones . . ........................................................ 47

Switching the loudspeaker off and on ................................................. 47

Adjusting the volume ................................................................ 47

Wireless USB (device-dependent) ........................................................ 48

General characteristics of Wireless USB . ............................................. 48

Install FujitsuSiemensWirelessUSB S1 adapter. ...................................... 49

Wireless LAN / Bluetooth wireless components (device-dependent) . . . . . . ................... 50

Switching Wireless LAN andBluetooth onand off ...................................... 50

Ethernet and LAN ....................................................................... 51

Security functions ..................................................................... 52

Brief overviewof securityfunctions ....................................................... 52

Using aKensington Lock ................................................................ 52

Conﬁguring password protectionin BIOS Setup Utility ...................................... 53

Protecting BIOS Setup Utility (supervisor and user password) . .......................... 53

Password protection for booting of the operating system . .............................. 54

Connecting external devices ........................................................... 56

Connecting an external monitor . . ........................................................ 57

HDMI port (device-depen dent) ........................................................ 58

Setting the refreshratefor your external monitor ...................................... 58

Connecting USB devices ................................................................ 59

Connecting an external SATA hard disk (eSATA) . . ......................................... 60

Connecting external audio devices . . . . . . ................................................. 61

Microphone port / Line In ............................................................ 61

Headphones/SPDIF port . ............................................................ 61

AMILO Graphic Booster (device dependent) . . ............................................. 63

Connecting the device . . . ............................................................ 63

Removing and installing components during servicing . . . .............................. 64

Notes on installing and removing boards and components .................................. 64

Removing and installing thebattery ....................................................... 64

Installing and removing the memory expansion modules . .................................. 65

Removing the memory cover ......................................................... 65

Removing memory modules . . ........................................................ 66

Installinga memory module .......................................................... 67

Fastening the memory cover ......................................................... 67

Removing and installing thehard disk .................................................... 68

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Devices with a joint compartment for memory and hard disk ............................ 69

Devices with separat e compartments for memory and hard disk ......................... 70

Settings in BIOS Setup Utility . . . ....................................................... 72

Starting the BIOSSetupUtility ........................................................... 72

Operating BIOS Setup Utility ............................................................. 72

Exiting BIOS Setup Utility ................................................................ 73

Exit Saving Changes - save changes and exit BIOS Setup Utility . . ..................... 73

Exit Discarding Change s – Discard changes and exit BIOS Setup Utility . . . .............. 73

Load Setup Defaults – Copy Standard Entries . ........................................ 73

Discard Changes – D isca rd changes without exiting the BIOS Setup Utility . .............. 73

Save Changes - save changes without exiting the BIOS Setup Utility . . . . . . .............. 73

Troubleshooting and tips .............................................................. 74

Restoring installedsoftware .............................................................. 74

Restoring the operating system, drivers, manuals and special software . . . . .............. 75

The notebook’s date or time is incorrect ................................................... 75

Whencertaincharacters are enteredon the keyboard,only numerals are written ............. 75

A beep sounds at a rate of one per second . . . ............................................ 76

The notebook’s LCD screen remains blank . . . . ............................................ 76

The LCD screen is difﬁcultto read ........................................................ 76

The external monitor remains blank ...................................................... 76

The external monitor isblankor the image is unstable ..................................... 77

The notebook cannot be started . . . ....................................................... 77

The notebook stops working . . ........................................................... 78

The printer does not print . . . . . ........................................................... 78

The radio connection to a network does not work . . ........................................ 78

Manufacturer’snotes .................................................................. 79

Disposal and recycling .................................................................. 79

Declarationsof Conformity ............................................................... 79

CEmarking ............................................................................ 80

Index .................................................................................. 81

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Contents

AMILO Notebook operating manual, edition 3

Innovative technology

... and ergonomic design make your AMILO a reliable, convenient noteboo k.

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 y our 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 h ave purcha sed a notebook with a Microsoft W indows op erating 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 features the very latest technology so that you get the best performance from your computing experience.

The user-friendly "BIOS Setup Utility" offers powerful password protection functions which can be used to control your notebook’s hardware and protect your system better against unauthorised use.

For information about the connections and control elements of your notebook, please refer to the enclosed user manual entitled "Preparing for use".

Further information

General information about your AMILO Notebook can be found in the "AMILO Notebook" operating manual.

The Window s Vista drivers for your AMILO notebook are available to download from our website. This computer is not designed to support any other operating systems. Fujitsu Siemens Computers accepts no liability for consequences arising from the use of other operating systems.

Software-related portions of this manual relate to Microsoft products if they are included with your AMILO Notebook.

Please refer to the relevant manufacturer’s op erating instructions when installing other software products.

"AMILO Notebook" Operating Manual

The "AMILO Notebook

" Operating Manual can be found in the Windows Start menu

or on the Internet at

www.fujitsu-siemens.com/s upport".

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Innovative technology

Notational conventions

Pay particular attention to text marked with t his symbol. Failure to observe this warning will 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.

►

indicates an activity that must be performed in the order shown



indicates a result

This style

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

This style

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

Installation is completed

This style

is for

• terms and texts in a softwar

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

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

"This style"

is for

• 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 "

www.fujitsu-siemens.com"

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

Abc

refers to a k ey on the keyboard, e.g.:

F10

This style

ﬂags concepts and text that are emphasised or highlighted, e.g.: Do not switch o ff device

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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 information

SafetyinformationNotes

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

Observe the sections in the manual marked with the symbol on the left.

When connecting and disconnecting cables, observe the relevant notes in this opera ting manual.

Read the information on the ambient conditions in the technical data given in the "First-time setup" manual and the c hapter "

Preparing your notebook for use", Page 7

before preparing your notebook for use and switching it on for the ﬁrs t time.

When cleaning the device, please observe the relevant notes in the section "

Cleaning the notebook", Page 6.

Pay attention to the additional sa fety notes for devices with radio components provided in the "Safety" manual.

Please refer to the notes in the chapter "

Removing and installing

components during se rvicing", Page 64.

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.

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 enviro nmental 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-manage ment features",

Page 34").

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Important notes

Information sources

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 Ty pe of information Where?

"Safety" manual (printed and/or PDF ﬁ le)

Safety information Accessories kit and/or on your

notebook

"Recovery Process" manual (printed and/or PDF ﬁle)

Information on restoring the operating system, drivers, manuals and special software

"Preparing for use" manual (printed)

Instructions on preparing the device befo re using it for the ﬁrst time, technical information

Accessories kit, on your notebook or at our website

www.fujitsu-siemens.com/ support/"

"Warranty" manual (PDF ﬁle)

General guarantee conditions

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

Information on utilities and programs

The manuals are located on your notebook under Start – Manual,or in some cases updated versions can be found on our website at:

www.fujitsu-siemens.com/ support/".

information ﬁles (e.g. *

.TXT,

*.DOC, *.CHM, *.HLP)

Information on the opera

ting

system

In the software for these

applications

information ﬁles (e.g. *.TXT, *.DOC, *.CHM, *.HLP )or Windows help [ F1].

Information on Wireless LAN In the software/application of the

wireless LAN router from your Internet provider or Windows help [ F1].

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Important notes

Travelling with your notebook

MobileoperationNotesTran sportationNotebook

Please ob serve 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 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 mains adapter can be operated with the

local m ains 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 speci ﬁcations 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 f or 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 integrat ed in your notebook there (see also "

CE marking", Page 80).

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

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

Transpo rting the notebook

A placeholder must occupy the ExpressCard slot. This will prevent any foreign bodies from entering the notebook via the slot.

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

► Remove all data carriers (e.g. CD, DVD) from the drives.

TransportationNotebook

► Switch the notebook off. ► Unplug the mains adapter and all external devices from the power socket. ► Disconnect the mains adapter cable and the data cables for all external devices. ► Close the LCD screen. ► To protect against damaging jolts and bumps, use a notebook carrying

case to transport your notebook.

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Important notes

Cleaning the notebook

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

Only use cleaning products d esigned 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.

CleaningNotesNotebookKeyboardTouchpadLCDscreenCrystalViewdisplay

► Remove the mains plug for the mains adapter from the mains socket. ► Remove the b attery (see Chapter "

Removi

ng and installing the battery", Page 30).



The surface can be cleaned with a dry cloth. If particularly dirty, use a cloth which has been mo istened in mild domestic detergent and then carefully wrung out.

To clean the keyboard and the touchpad, you can use disinfectant wipes.

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Preparing your notebook for use

Preparing your notebook for us

First-timese tupNotebookGettingstartedNotebook

Refer to the "Important notes", Page 3 chapter.

If your notebook comes with a Windows operating system then all of the necessary hardware drivers and the supplied software will already be pre-installed.

With the operating system Microsoft Vista, it may take up to 20 minutes to prepare your notebook for use depending on the hardware ﬁtted and the software supplied.

When you switch on the notebook for the ﬁrst time it will perform a system check. A number of different messages may be displayed. In the process, the display may ﬂicker or darken temporarily.

Please follow the instructions on the screen.

It is very important that you do not switch the notebook off during this initial set-up process.

Before you can use your notebook for the ﬁrst time you will need to charge the battery.

On delivery, the battery can be found in the battery compartment or in the acce ssories kit. The battery must be charged if you want to operate y our notebook with the battery.

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

If you use the notebook in at home or in an ofﬁce, we recommend you use the mains adapter instead of the battery.

Please refer to the "AMILO Notebook" operating manual for instructions on how to connect external devices (e.g. a mouse or a printer) to the notebook..

Unpacking and checking your no

tebook

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 you need to transport your device.

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Preparing your notebook for use

Selecting the location

Location,selectingtheNotebookPoweradapter

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

• Never place the notebook and the mains adapter on a heat-sensitive surface. This could damage the surface.

• Never place the notebook on a soft surface (e. g. carpeting, upholstered furniture, bed). T his can block the air vents and cause damag e 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.

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

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Preparing your notebook for use

Connecting the m ain s adapter

PreparingforoperationMainsadapter

Follow the instructions in "Safety information", Page 3.

The mains power cable supplied conforms to the requirements of the country in which you purchased your notebook. Make sure that the mains cable is approved for use in the country in which you intend to use it.

The mains cable of the mains adapter must only be connected to a mains socket if the notebook is connected to the mains a dapter.

Check that your mains supply is capable of supplying the power required by the mains adapter (re fer to the information printed on the mains ada pter and the technical data for t he mains adapter in the "Preparing for use" manual).

For more information, please refer to the "Preparing for use" manual for your notebook.

► Connect the mains adapter cabl

e (1) to the

DC jack (DC IN) on the noteboo

► Connect the mains cable (2) to the

mains adapter.

► Plug the mains cable (3) into a

mains outlet.

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Preparing your notebook for use

Switching the notebook on for the ﬁrst time

Switchingonfortheﬁrsttime

We recommend that the notebook is supplied with power through the mains adapter during this procedure.

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 a side 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!

You will be prompted to create a backup copy of the pre-installed operating system. This backup copy can be used later to restore your notebook to its delivery c on ﬁguration.

You c an ﬁnd information on how to restore the operating system, drivers, manua ls and special software in the Recovery Process manual.

Your operating system is pre

-installed on the hard disk to facilitate the procedure

when you use your notebook f

or the ﬁrst time.

► Switch the notebook on (see "

Notebook swit ching on", Page 11).

► During installation, follow the on-screen instructions.



Consult the operating system

manual if anything is unclear about the requested input data.

If a Windows op erating syste

m is installed on your notebook, you will ﬁnd additional

information on the system a

s well as the drivers, help programs, updates, manuals, etc.

on your notebook, or you ca

n order it via our website (see "

Information sources", Page 4).

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Working with the notebook

Notebook,operationNotebook

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

Connecting external devices", Page 56 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 3.

Notebook switching on

Devices with a release mechanism

► Slide the release button in direction

of the arrow (1) and fold the LCD screen upwards (2).

Notebook

The position of the on/off switch may vary from device to device.

► Press the ON/OFF switch (1) for

approximately 1 second to switch on the notebook.



The p ower-on indicator of the notebook glows.

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Devices without a release mechanism

► Fold up the LCD screen (1).

Notebook

The position of the on/off switch may vary from device to device.

► Press the ON/OFF swit

ch (1) for

approximately 1 sec

ond to switch

on the notebook.



The power-on indicator of the notebook glows.

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Working with the notebook

Switching off the notebook

The position of the on/off switch may vary from device to device.

► Shut down the operating system properly

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

Notebook

► If the notebook is not switched off

automatically, press the ON/OFF switch (1) for approx. ﬁve seconds.

Devices with a release mechanism

► Close the LCD screen (1) until you

feel it click and engage.

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Devices without a release mechanism

► Close the LCD screen (1).

Status indicators

Statusindicators

The status indicators provide information about the status of the power supply, the drives and the keyboard fu nctions. Three indicators are visible when the device is closed: Power-on indicator, wireless LAN indicator, battery indicator

Depending on the model, the status indicators on your device may be in a different order to that shown below.

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Working with the notebook

Power-on indicator / Standby

Rechargeable battery indicato r

Wireless LAN indicator

Power-on indi cator / Standby

StandbyindicatorPower-onindicator

• Indicator is on: The notebo ok is switched on.

• Indicator ﬂashes: The notebook is in standby mode.

• Indicator is off: The notebook is switched off.

Rechargeable battery indicator

The battery charge status is shown by the rechargeable battery indicator.

• The indicator is blue: The battery is fully charged, the mains adapter is connected.

• Indicator ﬂashes b lue: the battery is charging.

• Indicator ﬂashes red: the battery is nearly empty.

• Indicator is off: The battery is empty ( the notebook is switched off) or the notebook is being run without a mains adapter and the battery is not fully charged.

BatterystatusindicatorBatterysymbolRechargeableb atteryindicator

Wireless LAN indicator

• The indicator is blue: The wireless LAN module is switched on.

• Indicator is off: The wireless LAN module is switched off.

WirelessLANindicator

On-Screen display (OSD)

Your AMILO is equipped with an on-screen display (OSD).

Various keyboard inputs, e.g. changes to the volume or screen brightness or activation of the Caps Lock function, are disp layed directly by the OSD.

Keyboard

KeyboardNumeri

ckeypad

Numeri

ckeypad

Button

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

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

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

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Working with the no tebook

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

{

Num

Alt Gr

Illustration (general example of German keyboard layout)

Backspace key

The Backspace key deletes the character to the left of the cursor.

BackspaceBackspace

Tab key

The Tab key moves the cursor to the next tab stop.

Tabkey

Enter key (return)

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

EnterkeyReturnEnterLinefeed

Caps L ock key

The Caps Lock key activates the Caps Lock mode, and the corresponding icon is displayed in the Windows information area. In Caps Lock mode, all of the characters you type appear in upper case. In the case of overlay keys, the character printed on the upper left of the key will appe ar when that key is pressed. To cancel the Caps Lock function, simply press the Caps Lock key again.

Shif

tkey

Caps

Lock

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Working with the notebook

Shift key

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

ShiftkeyShift

Fn button

The

key enables the special functions indicated on overlay keys (see

Key c ombinations", Page 19).

Fnkey

Cursor keys

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

CursorkeysCursorcontrolkeys

Start key

The Start key opens the Windows Start menu.

Startkey

Menu key

The Menu key opens the menu for

the selected item.

Menukey

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Virtual numeric keypad (notebooks without separate numeric keypad)

NumerickeypadVirtualnumerickeypadNumLock

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

Illustration (the example s how s a German keyboard layout):

1 = Valid ch aracters when the Num

key is not activated

2 = Valid characters when the Num

keyisactivated

Further information about the s tatus indicators can be found in "

Status indicators", Page 14.

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Working with the notebook

Separate keypad with application buttons (device-dependent)

Depending on the conﬁguration of your notebook, the keyboard m a y ha ve a separate numeric keypad with four application buttons. You can assign a function to these keys and by pressing the relevant button, for exa mple, y ou can access a previously deﬁned ﬁle on your computer, an Internet page or your e-mail account.

The four application b uttons are located on notebooks on a sepa rate keypad directly above the numeric keypad.

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For information on how to change the keyboard conﬁguration and about the related software installed on your device, please refer to the Initial Operation manual.

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