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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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Working with the no tebook

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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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.

987

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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Key combinations

Keycombinations

The k ey combinations described below apply when using Microsoft Windows operating systems. S ome of the following key combinations may not function in other operating systems and with some device drivers.

Other key combinations are described in the relevant manuals supplied with your application programs.

Key combinations are entered as follows:

► Press and hold the ﬁrst key in the combination. ► While holding the ﬁrst key down, press the other key or keys in the combination.

Switching WLAN/Blu etooth on/of

With the aid of this key combinatio

nyoucanswitchtheWLANor

Bluetooth functionality of your

notebook on and off.

Fn+F1WLANBluetoothWLAN

Switching the TV tuner on/off (device- dep e nd ent )

You can use this key combination to switch the T V tuner on and off.

Fn+F2TVtuner

Switching the loudspeaker on and off

This key combination switches your notebook’s loudspeaker off and on.

Fn+F3LoudspeakersLoudspeakers

Decrease volume

This key combination reduces the volume of the integrated loudspeakers.

Fn+F4Volum e

Increases volu me

This key combination increases the volume of the integrated loudspeakers.

Fn+F5Volum e

Touchpad and touchpad buttons, switching on/off

This key combina tion switches the touchpad and the touchpa d buttons on or off.

Fn+F6TouchpadTouchpadbuttonsTouchpad

Switching the camera on

/off

Use this key combinatio

n to switch on or off the integral webcam

of the notebook.

Fn+F7Camera switchingoff

Decrease screen brightness

This key combination decreases the brightness of the screen.

Fn+F8LCDsc

reen

Scree

nbrightness

Increase screen brig

htness

This key combination

increases the brightness of the screen.

Fn+F9Screenbrightnes s

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Toggle outpu t screen

Use this key combination to select which screen(s) is/are used for display if an external monitor is connected.

You can opt to use:

• just the noteb ook’s LCD screen

• both the LCD screen and the external monitor

• just the external monitor

Fn+F10Toggleoutputscreen

Switching Silent Mode on/off

Changing into Silent Mode (whisper mode).

To lower the noise level of the drive, the rotating speed is reduced.

Key:Fn+F11S ilentMode

Enabling/restoring from suspend mode

Use this key combination to switch suspend mode on/off.

Fn+F12SuspendmodeSuspendmod e

Switch between open applications

Use this key combination to switch between several open applications.

Alt+Tab

AltCtrl

Del

SysRq

Performwarmreboot

This key combination restarts the notebook. First, press and hold both the

Ctrl

and

Alt

keys, then press the

Del

key. Fir st of all the Task Manager will be displayed. You must then press all three keys again to reboot.

Ctrl+Alt+DelRest art

Back tab

This key combination moves the cursor back to the previous tabular stop.

Shift+TabBacktab

Key combinations using the Windows keys are detailed in the manual for your operating system.

Country and keyboard settings

If yo u want to change the country and keyboard settings, proceed as follows:

► Enter the settings by clicking Start – (Settings) – Control Panel – Time, Regional and Language Options.

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Quick Start buttons

QuickStartbuttons

Your notebook is equipped with quick start buttons.

Depending on conﬁguration, there may be a variety of quick start buttons on your AMILO Notebook.

You can start the following a pplications or functions by pressing a single key.

Silent Mode (whisper mode)

This key reduces the s peed of th

e fan.

When the Silent Mode is switched

on, the processor and graphics do not operate at

the full performance level.

Whispermode,QuickStartbuttonSilentmode,QuickStartbutton

Internet

Internet,Qu ickStartbut ton

With this button y ou can start your

default Internet browser.

Hybrid VGA

This key allows you to switch between an external and an internal graphics card.

ODD eject

This key allows you to eject a CD/

DVD from the drive.

Mute

This key switches the loudspeakers of your AMILO Notebook on and off.

Multimedia

You can use this button to launc

h the software for playing back multimedia ﬁles which is

installed on your system.

Multimedia,QuickStartbutton

Play/Pause

PlayPause

This key allows you to pause and resume the playback in your multimedia player. Th e playback then resumes at the point where it was paused.

Skip reverse, Skip forward

SkipSkip

You can use these keys to skip to the previous or next title in your multimedia player.

Stop

This key allows you to s top or restart the playback in your multimedia player.

Playback will then restart fro m the beginning of the item.

Volume

This key allows you to set the volume level of your AMILO Notebook during rep lay.

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Touchpad and touchpad buttons

Keep the touchpad clean. Protect it from dirt, liquids, and grease.

TouchpadButtons

Do not use the touchpad if your ﬁngers are dirty.

Do not rest heavy objects (e.g. books) on the touchpad or the touchpad buttons.

1 = Touchpad

2 = Touchpad buttons

The touchpad enables you to move the mouse pointer on the screen.

The touchpad buttons allow you to select and execute commands. They correspond to the buttons on a conventional mouse.

Using touchpad buttons

Moving the pointer

► Move your ﬁnger on th e touc

hpad.

Touchpad



The pointer will move accordingly.

Selecting an item

► Move the pointer to the item you wish to s elect.

Touchpad

► Tap the touchpad once or pres

s the left button once.



The i tem is selected.

Executing a command

► Move the pointer to the ﬁeld you wish to select.

Touchpad

► Tap the touchpad twice or pres

s the left button t wic e.



The command is executed.

Dragging an item

► Select the desired item.

Touc

hpad

► Press and hold the left button and

drag the item to the desired position

with the ﬁnger on the touchpad.



The item will be moved.

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Multimedia remote control (device dependent)

Remotecontrol

Before using the remo te control for the ﬁrst time, pull out the transparent ﬁlm from the battery contacts.

Further information can be found in the Windows online manual (section

Information sources", Page 4).

Removing remote control

1 (2 x)

► Press the eject button (1) twice, until

the remote control projects s lightly from the ExpressCard slot.

Remotecontrol

► Pull the remote control out of the

ExpressCard slot (2).

Using the remote control

Usingthe

The remote control (2) must be in the effective range (horizontally approx. 30°) of the notebook’s CIR interface (1). Use the remote contro l within the reception zone (3) of the CIR interface. The range (3) may vary depending on the effective angle to the CIR interface.

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Buttons

Navigation key

The navigation key scrolls within the menus (up, down, left and right).

► The "OK" key activates the selected menu entries.

Energy saving mode On/Off switch (S3)

Use this key to switch the notebook to energy saving mode (S3) or to leave energy saving mode (S3).

Rec

This key records the current television programme on the hard disk of your device.

Stop

This key ends the current playback.

Pause

Thiskeypausesthecurrent playback.

Rewind

This key rewinds the playback.

Jump back

Thiskeystartsplaybackofthe previous track, picture or previous ﬁlm sequence.

Replay

This key starts the playback.

Jump forward

This key starts playback of the next track, picture or next ﬁlm sequence.

Fast forward

This key advances the playback.

Information

This key gives you extra information on multimedia applications.

Back

This key takes you to the previous menu.

Mute key

This key switches the sound playback on and off.

Change channel

This key changes the television channel.

Increase/decrease volume

This key increases or decreases the volume.

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Replay recording

This key replays the television programmes stored on the hard drive of the device.

Start

Use this key to call up the Windows Vista Start menu

Live TV

This key changes from the replay of recorded television programmes to the current television programme on t he chosen television channel.

Thekeycanonlybeusedwhen a correctly adjusted TV tuner is connected.

DVD menu

This key starts the main menu of a DVD which is loaded in the drive.

TV Programme Overview

Use this key to open the TV Programme Overview.

The TV Programme Overview is not yet available from al

lTV

networks in all countries.

Thekeycanonlybeusedwhen a correctly adjusted TV tun

er is

connected.

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LCD screen

Information on LCD screen

LCDscreenNotes

High-quality TFT displays are installed in notebooks from Fujitsu Siemens Compu ters GmbH. For technical reasons, TFT monitors are manufactured for a speciﬁc resolution. An optimal, clear picture can only be ensured in the resolution intended for the particular TFT monitor. A monitor resolution which differs from the speciﬁcation can result in an unclear picture.

The expression "monitor resolution" is used to describe the number of horizontal and vertical pixels ("picture elements") which make up the monitor display. Fo r e xample, "WUXGA" stands for 1920 x 1200 pixels. Each pixel consists of three so-called subpixels of the colours red, green and blue. As a result, a WUX GA monitor consists of 1920 x 1200 x 3 = 6,912,000 subpixels.

Screen resolutions Number of pixels

CGA

320 x 200

QVGA

320 x 240

VGA

640 x 480

NTSC

720 x 480

PAL 768 x 576

SVGA

800 x 600

WVGA

854 x 480

SWVGA LCD (e.g. AMILO Mini)

1024 x 600

XGA

1024 x 768

HD 720 1280 x 720

WXGA

1280 x 768

SXGA

1280 x 1024

HD 1366 x 768

SXGA+

1400 x 1050

WXGA+

1440 x 900

WSXGA (Wide SXGA) • 1600 x 900 (16:9 monitor)

• 1600 x 1024 (16:10 monitor)

UXGA

1600 x 1200

HD+ 1680 x 945

WSXGA+ (Wide SXGA plus)

1680 x 1050

Full HD 1080 1920 x 1080

WUXGA

1920 x 1200

QXGA

2048 x 1536

WQXGA

2560 x 1600

QSXGA

2560 x 2048

The screen resolution o f the L

CD monitor of your notebook is optimally set at the factory.

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Permanently unlit or lit pixels

The standard of production techniques today cannot guarant ee an absolutely fault-free screen display. A few isolated constant lit or unlit pixels may be present. The maximum permitted number of pixels faults is stipulated in the strict international standard ISO 13406-2 (Class II).

Example:

A 15" LCD screen monitor with a resolution of 1280 x 8 00 has 1280 x 800 = 1,024,000 pixels. Each pixel consists of three subpixels (red, green and blue), so there are almost 3 million subpixels in total. According to ISO 13406-2 (Class II), a maximum of 4 pixels and 5 subpixels may be defective, i.e. a total of 17 defective subpixels. That is approx. 0,0005 % of the entire subpixel!

Background lighting

TFT monitors are operated with background lighting. The luminosity of the background lighting can decrease during the period of use of the notebook. However, you can set the brightness of your monitor individually.

Screen settings

Setting the resolution

LCDscreen

The screen resolution of the L

CD monitor of your notebook is optimally set at the factory.

Changing the font size

ChangingthefontsizeLCDscreen

You can choose between a larger

and a smaller font.

► Right-click on the desktop. En

ter your settings by clicking Personalization – Adjust Font Size

(DPI) (in the left pane) – Cont

inue.

► Enter your settings by clicking Start – (Settings) – Control Panel – Appearance and

Personalization – Personalization – Adjust Font Size (DPI) (in the left pane) – Continue.

Synchronising the display on the LCD screen and an external monitor

LCDscreenMonitorSynchron

isation,screendispla y

Your notebook supports simultaneous display on the L CD screen and an external monitor. Pressing the key combination

F10

switches b etween LCD monitor only, external monitor only and LCD and external monitor. The last setting is useful if you would like a high resolution and a high refresh rat e on an external monitor.

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Webcam

Your notebook is equipped with a WebCam. Depending on the software used, you can take pictures, record video clips or take part in web chats.

• The picture quality depends on the lighting conditions and the software being used.

• You can enable and disable the webcam using the key combination

• You can only used the WebCam with a particular application (e.g. an Internet telephony program or a video conferencing program which supports WebCams).

• When using the webcam the notebook support must not wobble.

• The webcam automatically adjusts itself to the current light level. For this reason the LCD screen may ﬂicke r while the light level is adjuste d.

Further information on use of the WebCam and additional se ttings can be found in the Help function of the program which uses the Webcam.

The webcam LED indicates the status of the webcam.

• LED lights up blue: The WebCam is switched on.

• The LED lights up r ed: The WebCam software is accessing th e WebCam (displays an image or records an image sequence).

Battery

BatteryBatteryLife,batteryRechargeablebatteryRechargeablebattery

The battery is one of the most important components of your notebook. When not plugged into a mains socket, the notebook runs on its built-in battery. You can in crease the life of the battery by caring for the battery properly. The avera ge battery life is around 500 charge/discharge cycles.

You can extend the battery life by taking advantage of the available energy saving functions.

You can increase the time for which your notebook will operate under b attery power. We therefore recommend that while operating under battery power, you should switch off the Windows Vista Aero graphics user interface.

► Select Startsymbol – (Settings)

– Control Panel– Appearance and Personalization – Screen colour and

appearance – Open the Properties

for Classical Appearance to set further options and select – Basic

Windows Vista –or–Standard Wind

ows –or–Classic Windows –toswitchoffWindows Vista Aero.

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Charging, caring for and maintaining the battery

BatteryBattery

The notebook battery can only be charged, when the ambient tem perature is between 5 ° C and max. 35 °C.

You can charge the battery by connecting the notebook to the mains adapter (see "

Connecting the mains adapter", Page 9).

You can increase the life of your battery by allowing it to fully discharge before recharging it again. To do this, leave your notebook turned on when it is operated with the battery. Once the battery is running low you will hear a warning alarm. If you do not connect the mains adapter within ﬁve minutes of the warning alarm described above, your notebook will automatically switch off.

For information about battery charging times, please refer to the technical data section in the manual entitled "Preparing for use".

monitoring the battery charging level

BatteryBatterystatusmeter

Windows also has a "Battery status meter" in the taskbar for monitoring the battery capacity. When you place the mouse pointer on the battery symbol, the system displays the battery status.

Battery storage

BatteryBatterySelf-discharge,batteryChargingcapacity,battery

Keep the battery pack between 0°C and +30°C. T he lower the temperature at which the batteries are stored, the lower the rate of self-discharge.

If you will be s toring batte ries for a longer period (more than two months), the battery charge level should be approx. 30 %. To prevent exhaustive discharge, check the charging level of the battery at regular intervals.

To be able to make use of the optimal charging capacity of the batteries, the battery should be completely discharged and then fully recharged.

If you do not use the batteries for long periods, remove them from the notebook. Never store the batteries in the device.

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Removing and installing the battery

Only use batteries approve d by Fujitsu Siemens Computers for your notebook.

Never use force when ﬁtting or removing a battery.

Make su re that no foreign bod ies get into the battery connections.

► Switch off your notebook and disconnect the power plug from the mains socket.

Battery

► Close the LCD screen so that it lock

sintoplace.

► Disconnect all cables connected to the noteb ook. ► Turn your notebook over and p lace it

on a stable, sturdy, ﬂat surface. If necessary, lay a

non-slip cloth on this surface to p

revent the notebook from being scratched.

Positions of the battery lo cks:

The battery is released. The battery is locked.

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Removing the battery

The actual position of the battery comp artm ent and the battery locks may differ from those show n in the following illustrations.

Device with fold-out battery:

Device with pull-out battery:

► Push the battery lock (1) in the direction of the arrow. ► Slide the battery lo

ck (2) in the direction of th e arrow and hold it in place.

► Remove the battery from the battery compartment (3).

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Installing the batter y

The actual position of the battery compartm ent and the battery locks may differ from those shown in the following illustrations.

Device with fold-out battery:

Device with pull-out battery:

► Insert the battery in the battery compartment (1). ► Carefully push the b

attery into the battery compartment until it can be felt to engage.

► Push the battery lock (2) in the direction of the arrow.

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Using the power-management features

PowerPowerBattery

The notebook uses less power when the available power-management features are used. You will then b e able to work longer when using the battery before having to recharge it.

Power efﬁciency is increased and environmental pollution reduced. By choosing the best power options, you can m ake signiﬁcant savings and at the same time help protect the environ ment.

When you fold down and close the LCD screen, depending on the s etting in Windows, the notebook automatically enters a power saving mode.

Under Windows Vista the Energy saving mode is active as the default setting.

We recommend the following settings:

Function On external power On battery power

Turn off monitor After 10 minutes After 5 min utes

Turn off hard disk(s) After 15 minutes After 10 minutes

Energy saving (S3) After 20 minutes After 15 minutes

Hibernate mode (S4) After 1 hour After 30 minutes

► Activate the power-management features with Start – (Settings) – Control Panel – Mobile PC –

Power Options.

► Activate the screen saver b y clicking Start – (Settings) – Control Panel – Appearance and

Personalization – Personalization – Change screen saver.

► Right-click on the desktop. Switch on the screen saver by clicking Personalization –

Change screen saver.

If you need further information about an option, you can ge t help with most settings by pressing

to open the Microsoft Help.

If your notebook is in a power saving mode, b e sure to remember the fo llowing:

During power saving mode, open ﬁles are held in the main memory orinaswapﬁle on the hard disk.

Never turn off your notebook while it is in a power saving mode. If the built-in battery is nearly ﬂat, close the open ﬁles and do not go into power saving mode.

If you do not intend to use your notebook for a long period of time:

► Exit power saving mode if necessary via the mouse or keyboard or by switching on the

notebook.

► Close all opened programs and completely shut down the notebook.

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Hybrid graphics (device-dependent)

If your Notebook is equipped with a hybrid graphics solution, you can switch between battery-saver and performance mode by clicking the Quick Start button.

Use the graphics unit integrated in the chip set for applications which are less graphics-intensive, such as video playback, e-mail and Internet surﬁng. This reduces heat generation, noise levels and power consumption. As a result, battery life is increased (battery saver mode).

If you require a high level of performance, for example, for games, you can switch to the external graphics unit (performance mode).

Change graph ics mode

In your notebook, the external graphics mode is precon ﬁgured ex works (performance mode).

A device connected to an HDMI port of your notebook (FullHD resolution, device-dependent) can only be activated in performance mode via the external graphics unit.

► Click the Quick Start button

Hybrid VGA

on the Multimedia Board of your notebook:



The graphics display switches to battery-saver mode.

The switch from performance mode to battery-saver mode can take more than ten seconds.

► Click the Quick Start

Hybrid VGA

button again.



The graphics display switches to performance mode.

The switch from battery-saver mode to performance mode can take several seconds.

ExpressCards (optional)

SlotExpressCar d

An ExpressCard slot enables operation of an ExpressCard/34 or ExpressCard/54.

Consult the documentation supplied by the ExpressCard’s manufacturer and follow the instructions provided.

Never use force when installing or removing an ExpressCard.

Make sure that no foreign objects enter the ExpressCard slot.

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Inserting the ExpressCard

Keep the placeholder for the ExpressCard in a safe place. If you decide to remove the ExpressCard again you will ne ed to insert the placeholder for the ExpressCard into the slot again. Th is prevents foreign objects from getting into the ExpressCard slot.

► If the eject button is lowered, you must ﬁrst cause the eject button to release from the

notebook casing. To do this, press the eject button until it pops out.

1 (2 x)

► Press the eject button (1) twice to make

the placeholder for the card protrude from the not ebook’s case.

► Pull the placeholder for the ExpressCard

out of the slot (2).

ExpressCard

► Insert the ExpressCard in the slot guide

with the connection contacts ﬁrst.

► Gently push the ExpressCard into the slot

either until it will go no further or you feel it engage. Do not use excessive force.

Depending on the particular type used, the ExpressCard may protrude slightly from the Expr essCard slot.

Please r efer to the documentation for the ExpressCard for driver installation instructions.

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ExpressCard removing

ExpressCard

In order to protect your data, a lwa ys follow the correct procedure for removing the card o utlined below.

You can stop the ExpressCard using the corresponding symbol in the task bar:

► Left-click on the icon. ► SelecttheExpressCardyouwanttostopandremove. ► Press th e Enter key.



Wait for the dialogue box which tells you that it is now safe to remove the ExpressCard.

1 (2 x)

► Press the eject button (1) twice, until

the ExpressCard projects slightly from the notebook.

► Pull the ExpressCard out of the slot (2).

► Insert the placeholder for the ExpressCard

into the slot guide.

► Carefully slide the placeholder for the

ExpressCard as far as it will go into the slot. Do not use e xcessive force.

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Memory cards

Slot

Your notebook is equipped with an integrated memory card reader. It supports the following formats:

Without adapter:

• Secure Digital (SD

card)

MemorycardSecureDigital

•SDHC

• MultiMediaCard (MMC)

MemoryCardMultiMediaCard

• Memory Stick / Memory Stick pro ( Sony®)

MemoryCardMemoryStickPro

• xD-Picture Card

With adapter:

• RS-MMC

• MMC-Micro

• miniSD

•MicroSD

•MS-Duo

•MS-PRODuo

•MS-PROHG

• MS-PROHGDuo

•M2

Observe the manufacturer’s instructions when handling the memory cards.

Memorycard

Inserting the m emory card

► Carefully slide the memory card into the

slot. The label should be facing upward. Do not apply excessive force, as otherwise the delicate contact surfaces could be damaged.

Memorycar



Depending on the particular type used, the memory card may protrude slightly from the slot.

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Removing the memory card

Memorycard

In order to protect your data, a lwa ys follow the correct procedure for removing the card o utlined below.

You can stop the memory card via the corresponding icon in the task bar:

► Left-click on the icon. ► Select the card you want to stop and remove. ► Press th e Enter key.



Wait for the dialogue box which tells you that it is now safe to remove the memory card.

► On devices with c ard locking: Press

on the storage card (1).

Memorycard



The storage card is released and can now be removed.

► Pull the storage ca rd out of the slot (2).

Hard disk

Harddisk

The hard disk is the most important storage medium of your notebook. You can work considerably faster and m ore efﬁciently if you copy applications and ﬁles from external data carriers, such as CDs/DVDs or USB storage media, to your hard disk.

Second hard disk in RAID group (device-dependent)

RedundantArrayofIndepende ntDisksRAID

Removal and installation of a second hard disk must only be performed by authorised service agents of Fujitsu Siemens Computers GmbH. Unauth orised removal and installation will invalidate your w arranty.

For further information and addresses of our service partners, please see "

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

RAID (Redundant Arra y of Independent Disks, also: Disk Array) is a procedure for combining two hard disks to create a logical unit.

A so-called disk array can be used advanta geously to im prove performance or alternatively to improve error tolerance (data protection).

Error tolerance is facilitated by means of data redundancy. If one drive m a lfunctions, a different drive contains an exact copy of the da ta. This can prevent an operating system from malfunctioning or data from be ing lost.

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The operating system detects all hard disks in a disk array as a single physical hard disk. The individual disk drives in a disk array are called "members". Member conﬁguration information is recorded in the reserved sector of the hard disk. With this information the hard disk can be identiﬁed as a membe r.

There are usually a few methods by which hard disks can be combined. These methods are referred to as different RAID levels. The different RAID levels represent different performance and security levels as well as implementation c osts.

Depending on the size of the hard disk, the process for combining two hard drives to create a RAID group can ta ke several hours. During this time period, your screen will turn black.

For further information about how to conﬁgure your RAID system, refer to the Help function of the RAID Manager software on your device.

RAID level

Number of hard disk drives Capacity Beneﬁts

RAID 0 (Striping)

Number of hard drives x smallest size

Highest performance without data protection

RAID 1 (Mirroring)

Smallest size

Data protection

SPAN (JBOD)

Up to 4, total of all hard disk drives

No performance advantages, no data protection

RAID 0 (Striping)

Reads and writes sectors of data interleaved between multiple drives.

RAID 0 does not support fault tolerance. If one hard drive fails, the entire disk array is affected by the data loss.

RAID 0 is designed to deliver optimum performance. The disk array data capacity is equal to the number of hard disks times the smallest hard disk capacity. The block size can be s et to be between 4 KB and 128 KB.

RAID 1 (Mirroring)

Writing identical data on both hard disk drives (redundancy, mirroring) and parallel reading mode.

If one of the mirrored hard disks fails or no longer reacts due to a mechanical fault, the remaining hard disk assumes the function. This protects the data from being lost.

Due to this redundancy, the data capa city of the disk array is equivalent to the capacity of the smallest hard disk.

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SPAN (JBOD)

With SPAN disk array, the data capacity is equivalent to th e sum of all hard disks used. T hese hard disks can be of different sizes. The operating system treats the hard disk drives as if they were one hard drive.

"Spanning" means that the data is store d on a hard disk drive until this is full. As soon as the hard drive is full, the data continues to be stored on the next hard disk drive in the disk a rray. If one hard drive fails, the entire disk array is affected. SPAN (JBOD) actually does not belong to RAID and does not support any error tolerance.

CD/DVD/Blu-ray disc

CD/DVD data storage media (c

ertain devices only)

Datastoragemedia CD/DVD

CD/DVD drives can either only read or both read and write different CDs or DVDs. T he meaning of the respective CD and DVD types is described in the f ollowing:

CD-ROM

Abbreviation for Compact Disc - Read Only Memory. A CD-ROM is an optical data storage medium that can contain a maximum of 700 Mbytes. These data cannot be ch anged.

CD-R

Abbreviation for Compact Disc Recordable. A CD-R is an optical d ata storage medium that can only be written once with a maximum of 700 Mbytes of data. Then these data cannot be chang ed, but can be read as often as desired.

CD-RW

Abbreviation for Compact Disc ReWriteable. A CD-RW is an optical data storage medium that can be written with a maximum of 700 MByte of data a virtually unlimited number of times. This means the data can be deleted and changed.

DVD (DVD-ROM and DVD video)

DVDvideoDVD-ROMDVD

Abbreviation for Digital Versatile Disc or D igital Video Disc. A DVD is an optical data s torag e medium that can contain a maximum of 17 GBytes of data. These data cannot be chan ged.

DVD+R/DVD-R

DVD+RDVD-R

Abbreviation for Digital Versatile Disc Recordable or Digital Video Disc Recordable. A DVD+R or a DVD-R is an optical data storage me dium that can only be written once with a maximum of

4.7 Gbytes of data. Then these data can not be changed, but can be read as often as desired.

DVD+R and DVD-R are different standards. DVD+Rs and DVD-Rs can only be written by drives which support the respective standard.

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DVD+RW/DVD-RW

DVD-RWDVD+RW

Abbreviation for Digital Versatile Disc or Digital Video Disc ReWriteable. A DVD+RW or a DVD-RW is an optical data storage medium that can be written with a maximum of 4.7 GBytes of data virtually an unlimited number of times. This means th e data can be deleted and changed.

DVD+RW and DVD-RW are different standards. DVD+RWs and DVD-RWs can only be w ritten by drives which support the respective standard.

DVD+R DL/DVD-R DL (Double Layer)

DVD+RDL/DVD-RDL

Abbreviation for Digital Versatile Disc Recordable Double La yer or Digital Video Disc Recordable Double Layer. A DVD+R DL or a DVD-R DL is an optical data storage medium that can only be written once with a maximum of 8.5 GBytes of data. Then these data cannot be changed, but can be read as often as desired.

DVD-R LF (with Label Flash support)

DVD-RLF

Abbreviation for Digital Versatile Disc R ecordable Lab el Flash. A DVD-R LF is an optical data storage medium that can only be written once with a maximum of 4.7 GBytes of data. Then these data cannot be changed, but can be read as often as desired. This type of data carrier is suitable for direct labelling with Label Flash.

Blu-ray

This data format can only be read or written by Blu-ray drives.

Blu-ray is an optical storage medium which comes in three different types:

• BD-ROM: These data cannot be changed, but can be read as often as desired.

• BD-R: The data memory can only be written once. Afterwards the data can be read as often as desired.

• BD-RE: The data memory can be written and re-written virtually any number of times, so the data can be deleted and/or chan ged.

The maximum memory capacity is 25 - 50 GBytes of data (25 GByte s per memory layer).

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Handling data carriers

Observe the following guidelines when handling data carriers:

• Avoid touching the surface of a data carrier. Only handle data carriers by their edges.

CD/DVD

• Always store data carriers in their cases. T his will p rotect the data carrier against being cove red in dust, scratched or damaged in any other way.

• Protect your data carriers against dust, mechanical vibrations and direct sunlight.

• Avoid storing a data carrier in areas subject to high temperatures or humidity.

In order to make use of the full recording speed o f yo ur drive, please use blank disks marked "Multispeed" or "High Speed".

BlankCDblankDVDblank

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

Your notebook is equipped with a multi-format DVD drive with d ouble layer support.

Please ask your local computer store for assistance if you are not sure which CD or DVD type suits best fo r your needs, e. g. backing up data, recording ﬁlms, storing pictures etc..

Multi-format DVD burner with double layer support

CD/DVDdriveMulti-formatDVDburner,doublelayer supportDLsupport,Multi-formatDVD burner

With the multi-format DVD burner with double layer support you can re ad all optical data storage media named above. You can also write CD-Rs, CD-RWs, DVD+Rs, DVD+RWs, DVD-Rs, DVD-RWs and DVD+R DLs.

Blu-ray drive (drive-dependent)

Your notebook’s Blue-ray drive will allow you to enjoy high-deﬁnition ﬁlms with a previously unparallelled quality. For maximum enjoyment we recommend connecting an external monitor via the HDMI port of your AMILO.

Further in formation can be found in "

HDMI port (device-dependen t)", Page 58.

Inserting or removing a data carrier

The notebook must be switched on.

• Never use force when inserting or removing a CD/DVD.

• Do not use mini CD/DVDs.

• Make sure that no foreign objects e nter the drive slot.

• It does not constitute grounds for a claim under warranty if foreign bodies enter the drive slot or the CD/DVD cannot be removed as a result of improper handling. You will need to have the foreign body removed by on e of our authorised and certiﬁed service centres, for which there will be a charge.

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Inserting or removing a data carrier (slot)

No mechanical CD/DVD eject function is provided (emergency removal).

► If there is a CD/DVD in the drive, press

the "ODD eject" sensor bu tton (see also "

Quick Start bu ttons", Page 22)

and remove the CD/DVD.

► Place the CD/DVD in th

edriveslotwith

the label facing upw

ards.

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Inserting or removing a data carrier (drive tray)

► Push the insert/eject button (1).

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The drive tray will open.

► Gently pull the drive tray (2) completely out.

► Place the CD/DVD in the drive tray with

the label facing upwards.

► Take out an inserted CD/DVD.

► Push in the drive tray until you feel

it lock into place.

Manual removal of data carriers (emergency removal)

CD/DVDRemovingbyhand,CD/DVDEmergencyremoval,CD/DVD

In the event of a power failure or damage to the drive it may be necessary to manually remove the CD/DVD.

► Switch your notebook off. ► Push a pen or a piece of wire (such as a

paperclip) ﬁrmly into the opening (1).

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The drive tray is ejected. You c an now pull the dr ive tray (2) out of the drive.

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Regional codes for DVD ﬁlms and DVD players

DVDﬁlmDVDRegionalcodes

DVD ﬁlms and DVD players (e. g. the DVD drive of your note book) are always provided with a regional code. The regional codes of DVD ﬁlms and DVD players must match so that the DVD ﬁlmcanbeplayedback.

There are six different regional codes:

• Regional code 1:

USA and Canada

• Regional code 2:

Egypt, Europe, Japan, South Africa and the Middle East

• Regional code 3:

South-east Asia (incl. Hong Kong, Indonesia, the Philippines, South Korea, Taiwan)

• Regional code 4:

Australia, New Zealand, South-East Paciﬁc, Central and South America, and the Caribbean

• Regional code 5:

Africa (except South Africa), India and the former Soviet states

• Regional code 6:

China

The DVD drive of your notebook supports the function RPC-II (Phase II System of Regional Playback Control).

Before you can play video DVDs on your notebook, you will n eed to set the regional code for y our region. When you play a DVD for the ﬁrst time, your note book will automatically detect the regional code of the inserted DVD and select this as your regional code. Before you play your ﬁrst DVD no regional code will be set.

This function permits the ﬁnal user to change the regional code of the drive up to ﬁve times to play back corresponding DVD ﬁlms. After this, the last regional code selected is retained and cannot be changed again.

Fujitsu Siemens Computers therefore recommends that you should choose a DVD from your region when playing a video DVD for the ﬁrst time (in the UK and Europe this would for example be a DVD with the region code 2).

If you wish to change the region code, you will ﬁrst need to insert a DVD with the new region code into the DVD recorder.

Before buying a DVD ﬁlm you should check that the regional code of the DVD ﬁlm matches the region code set for the DVD drive of y our notebook.

Adjusting the AutoPlay function of the drive

AutoPla

yfunction

CD/DVDContent

type,CD/DVD

Windows uses AutoPlay technology. This allows you to tell Windows what to do with different types of CD or DVD disks.

You can set the AutoPlay function of the CD/DVD drive according to your needs. For example, if you insert a music CD you can tell Windows to open Media Player and start to play it automatically.

Proceed as follows:

► Enter the settings by cl

icking Start – (Settin gs) – Control Panel – Hardware and Sound – Autoplay.

Please note that you must select the desired action for each individual CD/DVD content type.

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Loudspeakers and microphones

MicrophoneLoudspeakerBassloudspeak er(subwoofer)Volumecon trol

Your notebook is equipped with stereo loudspeakers, two microphones and, depending on the equipment conﬁguration, one bass loudspeaker.

For information on the exact position of loudspeakers and microphones, see the "Initial Setup" User Guide for your AMILO notebook.

If you attach an external microphone, the built-in microphone is disabled.

When you connect headphones or external speakers, the built-in speakers are disabled.

Subwoofer s ystem (optional)

The bass loudspeaker and the two loudspeakers form a so-called subwoofer system for true listening pleasure. The internal loudspeakers are used to generate the middle and high-frequency tones, while the bass loudspeaker is used to generate the low-frequency tones. As it is impossible to detect the exact direction of low-frequency sounds, only one bass loudspeaker is required. This speaker can be positioned anywhere yo u like (e.g. on the underside of the n otebook).

Switching the loudspeaker off and on

► To switch the loudspeaker off and on, either use the key combination

or use the quick start buttons (device dependent).

Adjusting the volume

► Set the desired volume with th

e key combination

► Double-click on the speaker symbol in the taskbar and on Mixer.

► Select Start symbol – (Settings) – Control Pan el – Hardware and Sound

– Sound: Adjust system volume.

► Use the slide control to change the volume.

Volume

► To turn the speaker on or off, double-click on the speaker symbol in the taskbar.

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Wireless USB (device-dependent)

Wireless USB enables you to establish a reliable wireless USB connection between your computer and any USB device. If Wireless USB functions are already integrated in your computer, we recommend that you u se the Fujitsu Siemens Wireless USB S1 adapter.

If you have purchased a compute r with Wireless USB functions from Fujitsu Siemens Computers, the necessary drivers are already pre-installed.

General characteristics o

fWirelessUSB

• You can establish a wireless connection between your computer and USB devices

• Maximum range of up to 10 m (un

der optimum conditions)

• fast host/device pairing

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Install Fu jits u Siemens Wireless USB S1 adapter

You can purch ase the Fujitsu Siemens Wireless USB S1 adapter in a specialist store. F or detailed information on how to install and start-up the drivers, please see the documentation regarding the adapter.

► Install the required drivers. ► Connect the adapter to the computer and establish the connection between the devices (pairs). ► Connect the adapter to the required USB device. ► Connect the USB device to the power supply.

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Wireless LAN / Bluetooth wireless components (device-dependent)

The installation of a wireless LAN/Bluetooth module not approved by Fujitsu Siem ens Computers GmbH invalidates th e permits (CE!) issued for this device.

WirelessLANBluetooth

Your notebook is supplied with integrated wireless LAN and Bluetooth (device-dependent on certain AMILO models).

Switching Wireless LAN and Bluetooth on and off

Check whether the wireless LAN module is activated/deactivated in the installed wireless LAN software.

WirelessLANWire lessLAN

► You can activate or deactivate the wireless LAN module with the key combination

Fn+F1

If a Bluetooth module is present then it is automatically activated/deactivated with the wireless LAN module.

Additional information about u sing wireless LAN and Bluetooth can be found in the Help ﬁles. In order to be able to use the full scope of functions available with Bluetooth, it may be necessary to install the additional sof tware supplied with your external Bluetooth device.

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Ethernet and LAN

EthernetLAN

The internal network module of your notebook supports Ethernet-LAN (10/1 00/1000 Mbps). This allows you to establish a connection to a local network (LAN = Local Area Network).

► Connect the network cable to the LAN

port of the notebook (1).

► Connect the network cable to your

network connection (2).

Your network administrator can help you to conﬁgure a nd use the LAN connections.

The network cable is not included in the delivery s co pe. This type of cable can be obtained from a specialist dealer.

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Security functions

Securityfunctions

Your notebook has several security features that you can use to secure y our system from unau thorised access.

This chapter explains how to use each function, and what the beneﬁts are.

Please remember that in some cases, for example, forgetting your password, you may be locked out and unable to access your data. Therefore, please note the following informat ion:

• Make regular backups to external storage devices such as external hard drives, CD or DVD disks.

• Some security functions need you to choose passwords. Make a note of the passwords and keep them in a safe place.

If you forget your passwords you will need t o contact the he lp desk. Deletion or resetting of passwords are not covered by your warranty and a charge will be made for assistance.

Brief overview of security functions

Security functions Type of protection Preparation

Kensington Lock Mechanically robust steel cable

with lock

Fit and lock Ke nsington MicroSaver (optional accessory)

BIOS password protection Password protection for BIOS

Setup Utility and operating system with supervisor and user password.

Specify at least one supervisor password in the BIOS Setup Utility andactivatethe password protection for the operating system as desired.

BriefoverviewSecurityfunctions

Using a Kensington Lock

► Fit the Kensington MicroSaver on the

device on your notebook.

KensingtonMicroSaverUsingaKensingtonLockM echanicalbackupAnti-theftprotection

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Conﬁguring password protection in BIOS Setup Utility

Before using the various options for password protection in the BIOS Setup utility to increase data security, please observe the following:

Make a note of the passwords and keep them in a safe place. If you forget your supervisor password you will not be able to access your notebook. Passwords are not covered by your warranty and a charge will be made for assistance.

Passwordprotection

Your password can be up to eig

ht characters long and contain letters and numbers.

No distinction is made betwe

en uppercase and lowercase.

Protecting BIOS Setup Utility (supervisor and user password)

If you have opened these operating instructions on the screen, we recommend that you print out the following i nstructions. Because you cannot call the instructions onto the screen while you are setting up the password.

BIOSSetupUtility

You prevent unauthorised use of the BIOS Setup Utility with both the supervisor and the user password. The supervisor password gives you access to all functions of the BIOS Setup Utility, while the user password only provides some of the functions. You can only set a user password if a supervisor password has already been assigned.

Please refer to the ""Settings in BIOS Setup Utility", Page 72 section for a description of how to call up and operate the BIOS Setup Utility.

Setting supervisor and user password

► Start the B IOS Setup Utility and go to the Security menu. ► Select the Set Supervisor Password ﬁeld and press the Enter key.

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With Enter new Password: you are asked to enter a password.

► Enter the password and press the Enter key.

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Conﬁrm new Password requires you to conﬁrm the password.

► Enter the password again and press the Enter key.

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Changes have been saved is a conﬁrmation that the new password has been saved.

► To set the user passw ord, select Set User Password and proceed exactly as

when conﬁguring th e supervisor password.

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If you do not want to change any other settings, you can exit BIOS Setup Utility.

► In the Exit menu, select the option Save Changes & Exit. ► Select Yes and press the Enter key.

Pass

word

Supe

rvisorpassword

User

password

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The notebook will be rebooted and the new password will come into effect. It will now be necessary to ﬁrst enter your supervisor or user password in order to open the BIOS Setup Utility. Please note that the user password only provides access to a few of the BIOS settings.

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Changing the sup e rvi so r or user password

You can only change the supervisor password when you have logged into the BIOS Setup Utility with the supervisor p assword.

PasswordSupervisorpasswordUserpassword

► Call the BIOS Setup Utility andgototheSecurity menu. ► When changing the password, proceed exactly as for password assignment.

Removing passwords

To re move a password (without setting a new password) perform the following steps:

PasswordSupervisorpasswordUserpassword

► Start the BIOS Setup Utility and go to the Security menu. ► Highlight the Set Supervisor Password or Set User Password ﬁeld and press the Enter key.

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You will be requested to enter the current password by the Enter Current Password prompt. You will be requested to enter a new password by the Enter New Password prompt.

► Press the Enter key twice. ► In the Exit menu, select the option Save Changes & Exit. ► Select Yes and press the Enter key.

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The notebook will now reboot with the password removed. Removing the supervisor password simultaneously deactivates the user password.

Password protection for booting of the o

perating system

Make sure that you s et a password during initial installation of the operating system. Do not leave the entry blank.

With the supervisor password you have set in the BIOS Setup Utility (see

section "

Setting su pervisor and user password", Page 53), you can also

prevent booting of the operating system.

Operatingsystem

Activating system protection

► Start the BIOS Setup Utility and go to t

he Security menu.

Operatingsystem

► Select the Password on Boot option and press the Enter key. ► Select Enabled and press the Enter ke y. ► Select the Save Changes & Exit option under Exit.

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The notebook will reboot. You will be pr

ompted to enter your p assword (the supervisor password).

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Deactivating system protection

► Start the B IOS Setup Utility and go to the Security menu.

Operatingsystem

► Select the PasswordonBootoption and press the Enter key. ► Select the Disabled option and press the Enter key.

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If you do not want to change any other settings, you can exit BIOS Setup Utility.

► Select the Save Changes & Exit option u nder Exit.

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The notebook will reboot. The system is no longer password-protected.

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Connecting extern al devices

Connecting external devices

Always refer to the safety information provided in "Important notes", Page 3 before connecting or disconnecting any devices to or from your noteboo k.

Always read the documenta tion supplied with the device you wish to connect.

Never connect or disconnect cables during a thunderstorm.

Never pull at a cable when disconnecting it. Always grasp the plug.

Follow the steps below in order, when connecting or disconnecting devices to your notebook:

With some devices such as USB devices, it is not necessary to switch off the notebook and the device before connecting/disconnecting. F or more information about whether or not devices need to be switched off, please refer to the documentation supplied with the external device.

Some of th e external devices require special drivers (see the operating system an d external device documentation).

Connecting devices to the noteboo k

1. Turn off your notebook and all external devices.

2. Unplug your notebook and al

l devices from the mains sockets.

3. Connect t he cables for your e xternal devices following the instructions.

4. Plug all power cables into t

he mains sockets.

DevicesPeripheralde

vices

Disconnecting devices from the notebook

1. Turn off your notebook and all external devices.

2. Unplug your notebook and all dev

ices from the mains sockets.

3. Disconnect the cables for your external devices follow ing the instructions.

DevicesPeripheraldevices

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Connecting an external m onitor

An an alogue monitor is c onnected to the analogue VGA monitor port, a digital monitor to the DVI-I monitor port. Monitor output is limited to a maximum of two monitors at any one time (see "

Key combinations", Page 19, section "Toggle output monitor").

MonitorVGAconnectionsocketScreenportMonitorport

Digital DVI-I monitor port

Analogue VGA mon itor port

► Switch off the notebook an

d the external monitor.

► Connect the data cable of the external monitor to the monitor port of the notebook. ► First switch on the externa

l monitor and then the notebook.

Using the

F10

key combinati

on, you can toggle back and forth between

the external monitor and

the notebook’s LCD screen.

You can display the same p

icture on the external monitor and the

notebook LCD screen simu

ltaneously.

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HDMI port (device-dependent)

HDMIport

The HDMI port of your notebook can be used t o connect an external ampliﬁer, LCD TV or a plasma TV with an HDMI connection.

► Connect the data cable to the

external device.

► Connect the data cable to the HDMI

port of the notebook.

Some LCD televisions have only two loudspeaker connections and therefore cannot reproduce Dolby digital or DTS. In order to reproduce the sound, you must go into Windows Vista and adjust the sound settings.

Proceed as follows:

► Select Startsymbol – (Settings) – Control Panel – Hardware and Sound – Sound. ► Mark Realtek Digital O utp ut. ► Select Properties – Supported formats. ► Deactivate the settings DTS audio and Dolby digital. ► Conﬁrm the s ettings with OK.

Setting the refresh rate for your external monitor

Monitor

If the refresh rate set is too high, the monitor may be da maged. Please see the documentation included with your monitor for the maximum possible refresh rate.

By setting the optimum refresh rate you will avoid screen ﬂicker.

► Set the appropriate refresh rate for the type of monitor connected. ► Select Startsymbol – (Settings) – Control Panel – Appearance and Personalization

– Personalization: Adjust screen resolution.

► Right-click on the desktop. Under P erso nalization – Display Settings, choose screen type 1 or 2. ► Select Advanced Settings – Monitor. ► Select Screen Refresh Rate to choose the optimum refresh rate f or the connected monitor type. ► Click Apply and OK.

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Connecting USB devices

USBports

On the USB ports you can connect external devices tha t also have a USB port (e.g. a printer, a scanner or a modem).

USB devices are hot-pluggable. This means you can connect and disconnect devices while your operating system is running.

USB 1.x has a maximum data transfer rate of 12 Mbit/s.

USB 2.x has a data transfer rate of up to 480 Mbit/s.

Additional information can b

e found in the documentation for the USB devices.

► Connect the data cable to the

external device.

► Connect the data cable to a USB

port of the notebook.

Device drivers

USB devices will be automatically reco gnised and installed by your operating system.

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Connecting an external SATA hard disk (eSATA)

An external SATA hard disk can be connected at the eSATA/USB combination port. T his allows you to expand the internal hard disk capacity as you wish. You should obtain a hard disk with a robust casing.

The cable is not included in the delivery scope. It can be obtained through your retailer. The length of the eSATA cable must not exceed 2 metres. Simple SATA cables are designed for installation in devices and cannot be used due to the differences in pin allocation. Please consult a specialist retailer for advice.

The data transfer rate is up to 2,400 Mbit/s.

eSATA

► Connect the data cable to the external

device.

► Connect the data cable to the eSATA/USB

combination port of the computer.

Device driverThe eSATA hard disk is automatically recognised by your operating system and installed.

You will ﬁnd more information in the documentation for the external SATA hard disk and the operating system.

Safe removal o f eSATA and USB devices

In order t o protect your data, always follow the correct procedure for removing the device outlined below.

► Left-click on the icon. ► Select the device y ou want to stop and remove. ► Press the Enter key.

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Wait for the dialogue box which tells you that it is now safe to remove the device.

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Connecting external audio devices

Microphone port / Lin e In

Audiodevices,connectingAudioportsMicrophone,connecti ng

The microphone port/Line In allows you to connect an external microphone, a MiniDisc player, MP3 player, CD player or a tape deck to your notebook.

► Connect the data cable to the

external device.

► Connect the data cable to the mic

rophone

port/Line In of the notebook.

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Headphones/SPDIF port

ConnectingaudiodevicesAudioportsConnectingheadphones

You can use the Headphones/SPDIF port to connect headphones, external loudspeakers or an audio device with a digital optical input to your notebook.

► Connect the data cable to the

external device.

► Connect the data cable to the

headphones/SPDIF port of the notebook.

When you c onnect headphones or external speakers, the built-in speakers are disabled.

If you purchase a cable from a retailer, please note the following information:

The headphones / SPDIF port on your notebook is a "3.5 mm jack socket".

If you want to connect headphones or a speaker you will need a "3.5 mm jack plug".

If you want to connect audio devices with a digital optical input (such as an ampliﬁer), you will need a ﬁbre optic cable w ith a "TOSLINK 3.5 mm miniplug (SPDIF 3.5 jack)".

Connectors Port Pin conﬁguration

optical

Adjusting the volume

► To set the desired volume, see "Adjusting t he volume", Page 47.

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AMILO Graphic Booster (device dependent)

The A MILO Graphic Booster is a compact design offering full graphics power for demanding 3D applications.

The AMILO Graphic Booster has two digital m onitor ports. Together with the DVI-I output of your AMILO Notebook, you can connect up to three monitors. All the graphics drivers needed will be installed on your AMILO Notebook during ﬁrst-time setup.

Your AMILO Graphic Booster is hot-plug capable. After connection it is recognised by the Windows operating system and can be operated immediately.

Requirement:

Your AMILO Notebook has the port to the AMILO Graphic Booster available and all drivers are correctly installed and enabled.

Connecting the

device

► Switch on your AMILO Notebook. ► Connect the AMIL

O Graphic Booster to the mains supply.

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The left-hand status LED will glow blue.

► Connect a monitor

to the DVI-I or HDMI port of the AMILO Graphic B ooster.

► Connect the Graphic Booster to your AMILO Notebook a s shown above, using the cable supplied.

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The right-hand st

atus LED will glow blue

► Switch on the monitor.

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Your monitor is now

ready for use.

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Removing and installing compo nents

during servicing

Removing and installing compo

nents

during servicing

Only qualiﬁed technicians should repair your notebo ok. Unauthorised opening or incorrect repair may greatly endanger the user (electric shock, ﬁre risk) and will invalidate your warranty.

Components

Servicing

You may remo ve and install the components described in this chapter yourself after consulting the Hotline/Help Desk.

If you remove and install components without consulting the Hotline/Help Desk, then the w arranty of your notebook will be voided.

Notes on installing and removing boards and components

• Switch the notebook off and pull the power plug out of the mains socket.

• Always remov e the battery.

• Take care when you use the locking mechanisms on the battery and any other component.

• Never use s harp objects suc

h a s screwdrivers, scissors or knives as leverage to remove covers.

NotesBoardESD

Boards with electrostatic sensitive devices (ESD) are marked with the label shown.

When handling boards ﬁtted w ith ESDs, you must always observe the following points:

• You must always discharge static build up (e.g. by touching a grou nded object) before working.

• The equipment and tools you use must be free of static charges.

• Remove the power plug from the mains supply before inserting o r removing boards containing ESDs.

• Always hold boards with ESDs by their edges.

• Never touch pins or conductors on boards ﬁtted with ESDs.

Removing and installing the

battery

How to remove and reinstall a battery is described in the "Removing

and installing the battery", Page 30 chapte r.

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Installing and removing the mem

ory

expansion modules

MemorymoduleRAMRemovingmemoryUpgradingsystemSystemexpan sion

Your notebook has up to 4 Gbyte of main me

mory installed, depending on the

conﬁguration level. The notebook wil

l not start up without memory modules, as a

ﬁxed main memory is essential for oper

ation of the device.

If you are asked by the Hotline/Help

Desk to remove and install the memory

expansion module you rself, procee

d as follows:

Please observe the safety informa

tion in "

Important notes", Page 3.

The notebook must be switched off wh

en installing/removing the memory modules

and must not be in one of the power sa

ving modes.

Only use memory expansion modules w

hich have been approved for your notebook - refer

to the technical data section in th

e manual entitled "Preparing for use" for your notebook.

Never use force when installing o

r removing memory modules.

Make sure that no foreign objects

fall into the memory expansion compartment.

A memory m odule is located underneath the service compartment. You must open the s ervice compartment to remove or install a memory module. Once you have removed the cover, the various components are exposed. These components should be removed and replaced only by authorised specialists. Therefore always obse rve the following:

Individual components (e.g. the processor hea t sink) can become very hot during operation. Therefore, we recommend that you wait one h our after switching off the notebook before removing or installing the memory modules. Otherwise, there is a risk of suffering burns!

As some electrostatically sensitive components are exposed, please read and follow the instructions in "

Notes on installing and removing boards and components " , Page 64.

The second memory module is not accessible from the outside and must therefore only be removed or replaced by an authorised Fujitsu Siemens Computers service partner.

► Switch off your notebo ok. ► Fold the LCD screen onto the lower section of the notebook. ► Remove the ma ins plug for the mains adapter from the mains socket. ► Disconnect all cables connected to the noteb ook. ► Place the notebook upside down on a ﬂ at surface. ► Remove the battery (see "

Removing and installing the battery", Page 30).

Removingthememorycover

Depending on the particular v

ariant of notebook you have, it may either

have a shared compartment for

memory and hard disk or these components

may be housed in two separate c

ompartments.

The casing covers shown here

may differ from those of your AMILO

Notebook. T he operation st

eps are identical however.

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Removing and installing compo nents

during servicing

Devices with a joint compartment for memory and hard disk

► Remove the screws (1). ► Lift the cover off the notebook in the

direction of the arrow (2).

Devices with separate co

mpartments for memory and hard disk

► Remove the screws (1). ► Lift the cover off the no

tebook in the

direction of the arrow

(2).

Removing memory modules

► Carefully push the two mounting

clips outwards (1).

MemoryexpansionMemorymodule



The memory module snaps upwa rds (2).

► Pull the m emory module out of its slot

in the direction of the arrow (3).

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Removing and installing components

during servicing

Installing a memory m odule

► Insert the memory m o dule with the contacts

and the recess (a) facing the slot (1).

MemoryexpansionMemorymodule

► Carefully push the memory module

downwards until you feel it click into place (2).

Fastening the memory cover

Depending on the particular variant of notebook you have, it may have a shared compartment for memory and hard disk, or these components may be housed in two separate compartments.

Devices with a joint compartment for memory and hard disk

► Attach the cover in the direction

of the arrow (1).

► Secure the cover with the screws (2).

► Reinstall the battery (see "

Removing and installing the battery", Page 30).

► Turn the notebook

the right way up and place it on a ﬂat surface.

► Reconnect the cables that you disconnected previously.

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Removing and installing compo nents

during servicing

Devices with separate compartments for memory and hard disk

► Attach the cover in the direction

of the arrow (1).

► Secure the cover with the screws (2).

► Reinstall the battery (see "

Removing and installing the battery", Page 30).

► Turn the notebook the right way up and place it on a ﬂat surface. ► Reconnect the cables that you disconnected previously.

Removing and installing

the hard disk

Depending on the particular variant of notebook you have, it may have a shared comp artment for memory and hard disk, or these components may be housed in two separate compartments.

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Removing and installing components

during servicing

Devices with a joint compartment for memory and hard disk

Removing the hard disk

► Remove the memory cover (see "Removing the memory cover", "Devices with a

joint compartment f or memory and hard disk", P age 66).

► Remove the screws (1) from the

frame of the hard disk.

► Pull the hard disk by the pulling aid (a) in a

straight direction (2) towards the right.

► Removetheharddiskwiththeframe(3)

from the hard disk compartment.

► Remove the 4 screws from the frame of the hard disk. ► Pull the hard disk out of t

he frame.

Installing the hard disk

When installing the hard

disk, ensure that the contacts in the hard disk

compartment do not bend

or become damaged.

Harddisk

► Slide the hard disk into t he frame. ► Secure the hard disk to the frame using the 4 screws.

► Working in the direction of the arrow (1),

insert the hard disk with the frame into the hard disk compartment.

► Slide the hard disk in a straight direction

(2) to the left until the contacts engage. If necessary, use a ﬁnger to guide the left-hand edge of the hard disk along.

► Secure the frame with the screws (3).

► Fasten the memory cover (see "Fastening the memory cover", "

Devices with a

joint compartment f or memory and hard disk", P age 67).

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Removing and installing compo nents

during servicing

Devices with separate compartments for memory and hard disk

Removing the hard disk

► Switch off your notebook and disconnect the power plug from the mains socket. ► Close the LCD screen so that it locks into place. ► Disconnect all cables connected to th e notebook. ► Turn your notebook over and place it on a ﬂat surface. ► Remove the b attery (see Chapter "

Removing and installing the battery", Page 30).

Harddisk

► Remove the screws (1). ► Slide off the cover in the direction

of the arrow (2).

► Slide the hard disk in the dir

ection

of the arrow (1).

► Remove the hard disk with the pulling aid

(a) from the hard disk compartment (2).

► Remove the 4 screws fr

om the frame of the hard disk.

► Pull the hard disk out of the frame.

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Removing and installing components

during servicing

Installing the hard disk

When installing the hard disk, ensure that the contacts in the hard disk compartment do not bend or become damaged.

Harddisk

► Slide the hard disk into t he frame. ► Secure the hard disk to the fram

eusingthe4screws.

► Insert the hard disk in the direction of the

arrow (1) into the hard disk compartment.

► Pull the hard disk by the pullin

gaid(a)

straight in the direction of t

he arrow (2)

until the contacts engage.

► Slide the cover in the d

irection of the arrow

(1) onto the hard disk c

ompartment.

► Secure the cover with the screws (2).

► Reinstall the battery (see "

Removing and installing the battery", Page 30).

► Turn the notebook the right way up and place it on a ﬂat surface. ► Reconnect the cables that you disconnected previously.

AMILO Notebook operating manua l, edition 3 71

Settings in BIOS Setup Utility

BIOSSetupUtilitySystemsettings,BIOSSetupUtilityConﬁguration,BIOSSetupUtilitySetupSystem conﬁgurationHardwareconﬁguration

The BIOS Setup Utility allows you to set the system functions and the hardware conﬁguration for the notebook.

When it is delivered, the notebook is set to factory default settings. You can change these settings in BIOS Setup Utility. Any changes you make take effect as soon as you save and exit the BI OS Setup Utility.

The BIOS Setup Utility program contains the following menus:

Information

Displays information relating to the BIOS, processor and notebook

Main

System settings such as time and date

Advanced

Advanced system settings

Security

Password settings and security functions

Power

Energy saving function

Boot

Conﬁguration of the start-up sequence

Exit

Exits the BIOS Setup Utility

Starting the BIOS Setup Utility

► Reboot the notebook (switch off/on or reboot the operating system).

BIOSSetupUtil

ity



The following or a similar display appears on the screen at start-up:

<F2> BIOS Setup <F12> Boot Menu

► Press the function key

► If a password has been assigned, enter the password and press the Enter key.

If you have forgotten the password, contact your system administrator or contact our custo mer service centre.

The BIOS Setup Utility starts.

Operating BIOS Setup Utility

BIOSSetupUtility

Press the

key to display help on the operation of BIOS Setup Utility. The description

of the individual settings is shown in the right-hand window of the BIOS Setup Utility.

With the

key you can load the default settings of the BIOS Setup Utility.

► Use the cursor keys

←

→

to select the menu you wish to access to make changes.



The menu is displayed on the screen.

► Select the option you want to chan ge with the cursor keys

↑

or↓.

► Press the Enter key. ► Press the

ESC

key to exit the selected menu.

► For future reference, make a note of the changes you have made (for example, in this manual).

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Exiting BIOS Setup Utility

BIOSSetupUtility

You need to select the desired option in the Exit menu and activate it by pressing the Enter key.

Exit Saving Changes - save chang

es and exit BIOS Setup Utility

► To save the current menu settings and exit the BIOS Setup Utility,selectExit Saving Changes and Ye s .



The notebook is rebooted and the

new settings come into effect.

Exit Discarding Changes – Discard changes and exit BIOS Setup Utility

► To discard the changes, select Exit Discarding Changes and Ye s.



The settings in place when BIOS Setup Utility was called rem ain effective. BIOS Setup Utility is terminated and the notebook is rebooted.

Load Setup Defaults – Copy Sta

ndard Entries

► To copy the standard entries for all menus of the BIOS Setu p Utility,

choose Load Setup Defaults and Ye s.

Discard Changes – Discard changes without exiting the BIOS Setup Utility

► To discard the changes you have made, select Discard Changes and Yes .



ThesettingsinplacewhenBIOS Setup Utility was called remain effective. You can now make additional settings in the BIOS Setup Utility.

► If you want to exit BIOS Setup Utility with these settings, select Exit Saving Changes and Ye s.

Save Changes - save changes without exiting the BIOS Setup Utility

► To save the changes, select Save Changes and Yes .



The changes are saved. You can now make additional settings in the BIOS Setup Utility.

► If you want to exit BIOS-Setup-Utility with these settings, choose Exit Saving Changes and Ye s .

AMILO Notebook operating manua l, edition 3 73

Troubleshooting and tips

TroubleshootingTipsFaultTroubleshooting

Refer to the safety information in the "Safety" manual when connecting or disconnecting cables.

If a fault occurs, try to correct it as described. I f you fail to correct the problem, proceed as follows:

► Make a note of the steps and the circumstances that led to the fault. Also

make a note of any error messages displayed.

► Switch the notebook off. ► Contact the Hotline/Help Desk.

You c an ﬁnd the telephone numbe rs in the help desk list. Please have the following information ready when you call:

• The model name and serial nu mber

of the notebook. The serial number is

located on a sticker on the under

side of the notebook.

• Notes of any messages that appear on the screen and information on acoustic signals.

• Any changes you have made to th e ha

rdware or so ftware since

receiving the notebook.

• Any changes you have made to the BIOS Setup settings since receiving the notebook.

• Your system conﬁguration and all p

eripheral devices connected to your system.

• Your sales contract.

Our notebooks have been designed primarily with mobile applications in mind. This means that considerable effort has been made to optimise components and equipment in terms of weight, space and energy requirements. Depending on the particular conﬁguration you have purchased, it is possible that functionality may be slightly reduced compared to a desktop PC if you are running processor-intensive gaming software, e.g. games with intensive 3D graphics. Updating your hardware with drivers which have not been approved by Fujitsu Siemens Computers may result in performance losses, data losses or malfunction of the equipment. A list of approved drivers and current BIOS versions can be downloaded from:

http://www.fujitsu-siemens.de/support/downloads.html"

Restoring installed software

Please create backup copies of your ﬁles on a regular basis. If data is lost, you can restore your applications using the data carriers. However, if you do not have backup copies of your own data ﬁles, it is no longer possible to restore them.

If your operating system will n ot start, or if there are errors on the hard disk, the pre-installed software may have to be re-installed.

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Troubleshooting and tips

Restoring the operating system, drivers, manu als and special software

We strongly recommend that, as soon as possible after purchasing your equipment, you create a backup copy on DVD of the pre-installed operating system in its delivery conﬁguration.

If you have forgotten an operating system password which has already been assigned, without previously having saved the operating system, recreation of the necessary data media and return to the factory default setup will no longer be possible.

You can ﬁnd further information on how to restore the op erating system, drivers, manuals and special software in the "Recovery Process" manual.

The notebook’s date or time is incorrect

SummertimeTime,daylightsavingsTimenotcorrectTime notcorrectIncorre ctdate/tim eDateisincorrectBufferbattery,load

Cause Troubleshooting

Time and date are incorrect. ► W i th the BIOS-Setup-Utility, you can set the

date and time in the main menu.

If the date and time are repeatedly incorrect when you switch on the notebook, the built-in batt ery that supplies the internal clock has failed.

► Please contact your sales outl

et or our hotline/help desk.

When certain characters are entered o n the keyboard, only numerals are written

Abeepsoundseveryseco nd

Cause Troubleshooting

The virtual numeric keypad of your device is activated, see "

Virtual numeric keypad (notebooks without separate numeric keypad) ", Page 18

► Press the key combination

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Troubleshooting and tips

A beep sounds at a rate of one per second

Abeepsoundseveryseco nd

Cause Troubleshooting

The battery is almost ﬂat. ► Charge the battery.

The notebook’s LCD screen remains blank

LCDscreenLCDscreenistoodark

Cause Troubleshooting

Monitor is switched off.

► Press a key or touch the touchpad.

External monitor or television set connected. ► Press the key combination

F10

(switch screen output).

The LCD screen is difﬁcult to read

LCDscreenLCDscreen

Cause Troubleshooting

Reﬂected glare ► Turn the notebook or alter the t

ilt of the LCD

screen.

The external monitor remains blank

Monitor

Cause Troubleshooting

Monitor is switched off. ► Switch the external monitor on.

Power saving has been activated (monitor is blank).

► Press any key to continue.

Brightness is set to dark.

► Adjust the brightness of the monitor.

Screen output is set to the notebook’s LCD screen

► Press the key combination

F10

(switch screen output).

The external monitor’s power cable or data cable is not connected properly.

► Switch off the external monitor and the

notebook.

► Check whether the power cabl

e is plugged

properly into the external

monitor and into

the power socket.

► Check whether the data cable is properly

connected to the notebook and the external monitor (if it is plugged in with a connector).

► Switch on the external mon

itor and the

notebook.

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Troubleshooting and tips

The external monitor is blank or

the image is unstable

ScreenMonitor

Cause Troubleshooting

The wrong external monitor has been

selected

or the wrong screen resolution has b

een set for

the application program.

► Terminate the ap plication program

Windows by pressing

Alt

.Ifthe

fault persists after closing the p

rogram,

switch over to the notebook’s inte

rnal LCD

screen with

F10

. Change the

following setting:

► Set the screen resolution: Select the

required resolution with Startsymbol –

(Settings) – Control Panel – Appearance and Personalization – Personalization: Adjust the screen resolution as required.

► Select monitor: Right-click o

n the desktop.

Under Personalization – Dis

play Settings

choose monitor 1 or 2 and und

er Advanced

Settings – Monitor choose t

he correct monitor.

The notebook cannot be started

Notebook

Cause Troubleshooting

The battery is not installed correctly.

► Switch the notebook off. ► Check whether the battery is installed

correctly in its compartment.

► Switch the notebook on.

The battery is dead.

► Charge the battery.

► Insert a charged battery.

► Connect the mains adapter to the

notebook.

The power adapter is not connected correctly.

► Switch the notebook off. ► Check whether the mains adapter is

connected correctly to the notebook.

► Switch the notebook on.

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Troubleshooting and tips

The notebook s tops working

NotebookEnergysavingmode

Cause Troubleshooting

Notebook is in energy saving mode. ► Leave energy saving mo de.

An application programme has cause

dthe

malfunction.

► Close the application program or restart

the notebook (by restarting the operating system or switching the device off and back on again).

The battery is dead.

► Charge the battery.

► Insert a charged ba ttery.

► Connect the mains adapter to the

notebook.

The printer does not print

Printerdoesnotp

rint

Cause Troubleshooting

The printer is not switched on. ► Make sure that the printer is switched on

and is online (see the man uals supplied with the printer).

The printer is not connected correctly.

► Check that the cable connecting the

notebook and the printer is connected properly.

The printer driver is faulty or not co rrectly installed, or it is the wrong printer driver.

► Check that the cable connecting the

notebook and the printer is connected properly.

► Check whether the correct pri

nter driver is

loaded (see printer docume

ntation).

The radio connection to a network does not work

Theradi

oconnectiontoanetwo rkdoesnotwork

Cause Troubleshooting

The wireless component is disabled.

► Switch the radio components on (see

Switching W ireless LAN and Bluetooth on

and off", Page 50).

The wireless component is enabled. Despite this, the wireless connection to a network does not work.

► Check whether the radio conn ection is

switched on via the software.

► Further information on us

ing the wireless

component can be found in

the help ﬁles

(see "

Information sourc

es", Page 4).

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Manufacturer’s notes

Disposal and recycling

Notes

Information about this subject can be found on your notebook or on ou r Internet pages.

Declarations of Conformity

Declarationofconformity

The " Declarations of Conformit

y" concerning the AMILO can be found at our

Internet address: "

www.fujit

su-siemens.com".

Hereby, Fujitsu Siemens Comput

ers, declares that the AMILO is in compliance with the

essential requirements and ot

her relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.

This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U. S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Ma crovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorised by Macrovision Corporation, a nd is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorised by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

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Manufacturer’s notes

CE marking

CEmarking

CE marking for devices without wireless component supplied between

16.01.2007 and 19.07.2007

The shipped version of this device complies with the requirements of EEC directives 89/336/EEC "Electromagnetic compatibility" and 2006/95/EC "Low voltage directive".

CE m arking for devices w ith out wireless component supplied at launch from 20.07.2007

The shipped version of this device complies with the requirements of EEC directives 2004/108/EC "Electromagnetic compatibility" and 2006/95/EC "Low voltage directive".

CE marking for devices with radio compon ent

This equipment complies with the requirements of Directive 1999/5/EC of the European Parliament and Commission from 9 March, 1999 governing Radio and Telecommunications Equipment and mutual recognition of conformity.

This equipment can be used in the following countries:

Belgium Bulgaria Denmark

Germany

Estonia Finland France

Greece

UK Ireland Iceland Italy

Latvia Liechtenstein Lithuania Luxembourg

Malta Netherlands Norway Austria

Poland Portugal Romania

Sweden

Switzerland Slovakia Slovenia Spain

Czech Republic

Hungary

Cyprus

Contact the corresponding government ofﬁce in the respective country for current information on possible operating restrictions. If your country is not included in the list, then please contact the corresponding supervisory authority as to w hether the use of this product is permitted in your country.

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Index

A beep sounds every second 75–76 Alt+Tab 21 Anti-theft protection 52 Audio devices, connecting 61 Audio ports 61–62 AutoPlay function 46

Back tab 21 Backspace 16 Bass loudspeaker (subwoofer) 47 Battery 29

caring for and maintaining 30 charge level 30, 34 charging 30 installing 31 life 29 self-discharge 30 storage 30

Battery status indicator

see Rechargeable battery indicator 15 Battery status meter 30 Battery symbol

see Rechargeable battery indicator 15 BIOS Setup Utility

calling 72

exiting 73

operating 72

protecting with password 53

settings 72 Blank 43 Blu-ray 42 Bluetooth 50

switching on 20 Board 64 Brief overview

security functions 52 Buffer battery, load 75 Buttons 15

touchpad 23

Cameraswitching off

switching on 20 Caps Lock 16 CD blank 43 CD/DVD

AutoPlay function 46

emergency removal 45

handling 43

overview 41 CD/DVD drive 43 CD-R 41 CD-ROM 41 CD-RW 41 CE marking 80 Changing the font size 28 Charging capacity, battery 30 Cleaning 6 Components

installing / removing 64 Conﬁguration, BIOS Setu p Utility 72 Connecting audio devices 62 Connecting headphones 62 Content t ype, CD/DVD

AutoPlay function 46 Copyright-protected technology 79 Crystal View display

cleaning 6 Ctrl+Alt+Del 21 Cursor control keys 17 Cursor keys 17

Data storage media 41 Date is incorrect 75 Declaration of co nformity 79 Devices

connecting 56

disconnecting 56 DL support, Multi-format DVD burner 43 DVD 41

regional codes 46 DVD blank 43 DVD ﬁlm

regional codes 46 DVD video 41 DVD+R 41 DVD-R 41 DVD+R DL/DVD-R DL 42 DVD-R LF 42 DVD-ROM 41 DVD+RW 42 DVD-RW 42

Emergency removal, CD/DVD 45 Energy

energy saving 3

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Index

Energy saving 3 Energy saving mode

leaving 78 Enter 16 Enter key 16 ESD 64 Ethernet LAN 51 ExpressCard 35

inserting 36

removing 37

Fault

correction 74 First-time setup 7 Fn key 17 Fn+F1 20 Fn+F10 21 Fn+F12 21 Fn+F2 20 Fn+F3 20 Fn+F4 20 Fn+F5 20 Fn+F6 20 Fn+F7 20 Fn+F8 20 Fn+F9 20

Getting started 7

Hard disk 39

installing 69, 71

removing 70 Hardware conﬁguration 72 HDMI port 58

Important notes 3 Incorrect date/time 75 Information sources 4 Internet, Quick Start button

Internet key 22

Kensington MicroSaver 52 Key combinations 20 Key: Fn+F11 21 Keyboard 15

cleaning 6

LCD screen

cleaning 6 decrease brightness 20 difﬁcult to read 76 notes 27 reﬂected glare 76 remains blank 76 Setting th e font size 28 settings 28

synchronising the display 28 LCD screen is too dark 76 Life, battery 29 Line feed 16 Location, selecting the 8 Loudspeaker 47 Loudspeakers

disable 20

enable 20

Mains adapter

connecting 9 Mechanical backup 52 Memory card

handling 38

inserting 38

removing 39

Secure Digital 38 Memory Card

Memory Stick Pro 38

MultiMediaCard 38 Memory expansion

installing 67

removing 66 Memory module

important notes 65

installing 67

removing 66 Memory Stick P ro 38 Menu key 17 Microphone 47 Microphone, connecting 61 Mobile operation 5 Monitor

connecting 57

drifting display 77

refresh rate 58

remains blank 76

synchronising the display 28 Monitor port

see VGA connection socket 57

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Index

Multi-format DVD burner, double layer

support 43 Multimedia, Quick Start button 22 MultiMediaCard 38

Notebook

before you travel 5

cannot be started 77

cleaning 6

Getting started 7

Preparing for use 7

setting up 8

stops working 78

switching off 13

Switching on 11–12

transporting 5

using 11 Notebook, operation 11 Notes 3

boards 64

cleaning 6

disposal / recycling 79

energy saving 3

LCD screen 27

Safety 3

transport 5 Num Lock

indicator 18 Numeric keypad 15

see Virtual numeric keypad 18

Operating system

activating system protection 54

cancel system protection 55

protecting with password 54

Packaging 7 Password

changing 54

entering 53

removing 54 Password protection 53 Pause 22 Peripheral devices

connecting 56

disconnecting 56 Play 22 Power

power consumption 34

power-management features 34

Power adapter

setting up 8 Power-on indicator 15 Preparing for operation 9 Printer does not print 78

Quick Start buttons 22

RAID 39 RAM

see Adding memory 65 Rechargeable battery

see Battery 29 Rechargeable battery indicato r 15 Redundant Array of Independent Disks 39 Regional codes 46 Remote control 24

Removing 24 Removing by hand, CD/DVD 45 Removing memory

see Adding memory 65 Restart 21 Return 16

Safety information 3 Screen

no screen display 77 Screen brightness

decrease 20

increase 20 Screen port

see VGA connection socket 57 Secure Digital 38 Security functions 52

brief overview 52 Self-discharge, battery 30 Servicing 64 Setup

see BIOS Setup Utility 72 Shift 17 Shift key 16–17 Shift+Tab 21 Silent Mode

switching off 21 Silent mod e, Q uick Start button 22 Skip

forward 22

reverse 22

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Index

Slot

ExpressCard 35

Memory cards 38 Standby indicator 15 Start key 17 Status indicators 14 Stop 22 Summer time 75 Supervisor password

changing 54

entering 53

removing 54 Suspend mode

entering 21

returning from 21 Switching on for the ﬁrst time 10 Synchronisation, screen display 28 System conﬁguration 72 System expansion 65 System settings, BIOS Setup Utility 72

Tab key 16 The radio connection to a network d oes

not work 78 Time not correct 75 Time, daylight savings 75 Tips 74 Toggle output scree n 21 Touchpad 20, 23

cleaning 6

dragging items 23

executing commands 23

moving the pointer 23

selecting an item 23

switching off 20 Touchpad buttons 20 Transport

Transport damage 7

Transportation 5 Travel, notebook 5 Troubleshooting 74 TV tuner

switching off 20

Upgrading system

see Adding memory 65 USB ports 59 User password

changing 54

entering 53

removing 54 Using a Kensington Lock 52 Using the

remote control 24

VGA connection socket 57 Virtual numeric keypad 18 Volume 2 2

adjusting 47

decrease 20

increase 20 Volume control 47

Webcam 29 Whisper mode, Quick Start button 22 Wireless LAN 50

Switching off 50

Switching on 50 Wireless LAN indicator 15 WLAN 20

switching off 20

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