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Introduction Index

Important notes

AMILO A Series

Operating manual

Preparing the notebook

for use

Working with the

notebook

Security functions

Connecting external

devices

Settings in BIOS Setup

July 2003 edition

Troubleshooting and tips

Memory expansion

Technical data

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Contents

Introduction ..................................................................................................................................... 1

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

Important notes ...............................................................................................................................3

Safety notes......................................................................................................................................3

Notes on installing and removing boards and modules..............................................................4

Manufacturer’s notes.........................................................................................................................5

Copyright-protected technology .................................................................................................5

Energy saving............................................................................................................................ 5

Disposal and recycling...............................................................................................................6

CE marking........................................................................................................................................6

Storing the battery.............................................................................................................................6

Transporting the notebook.................................................................................................................7

Before you travel .......................................................................................................................7

Transporting the notebook.........................................................................................................7

Cleaning the notebook.......................................................................................................................8

Preparing the notebook for use......................................................................................................9

Unpacking and checki ng the de livery................................................................................................. 9

Selecting a location ........................................................................................................................... 9

Connecting the power adapter.........................................................................................................10

Switching on the notebook for the first time.....................................................................................10

Switching on the notebook...............................................................................................................11

Switching the notebook off...............................................................................................................11

Working with the notebook...........................................................................................................13

Views...............................................................................................................................................13

Interior view.............................................................................................................................13

Front........................................................................................................................................14

Right side panel.......................................................................................................................14

Left side panel.........................................................................................................................14

Back panel...............................................................................................................................15

Under side...............................................................................................................................15

Status indicators..............................................................................................................................16

Keyboard.........................................................................................................................................18

Letter keys...............................................................................................................................18

Function keys..........................................................................................................................19

Windows logo keys..................................................................................................................19

Virtual numeric keypad............................................................................................................ 20

Key combinations....................................................................................................................21

Easy buttons....................................................................................................................................23

Touchpad and touchpad buttons......................................................................................................23

Closed cover switch......................................................................................................................... 24

LCD display panel ...........................................................................................................................25

Information on LCD monitor.....................................................................................................25

Display settings.......................................................................................................................25

Battery .............................................................................................................................................26

Charging, caring for and maintaining the battery......................................................................26

Monitoring the battery charging level.......................................................................................27

Inserting and removing the battery...........................................................................................27

Performing the battery learning cycle....................................................................................... 28

Energy saving functions...........................................................................................................29

Hard disk.........................................................................................................................................29

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Optical drive.................................................................................................................................... 30

Combo drive (CD-RW/DVD) .................................................................................................... 30

DVD+RW drive........................................................................................................................ 31

Handling CD/DVDs..................................................................................................................31

Regional codes for DVD films and DVD players...................................................................... 33

Adjusting AutoPlay function of optical drive............................................................................. 33

Floppy Disk Drive............................................................................................................................ 34

Working with floppy disks........................................................................................................34

PC cards......................................................................................................................................... 35

Installing a PC card................................................................................................................. 35

Removing a PC card............................................................................................................... 36

Microphone and loudspeakers ........................................................................................................ 36

Adjusting the volume............................................................................................................... 36

Switching the loudspeakers on/off...........................................................................................36

Integrated 56k modem ....................................................................................................................37

Connecting notebook modem to telephone connection........................................................... 37

Ethernet and LAN/DSL ready..........................................................................................................38

Security functions......................................................................................................................... 39

Overview of all security functions.................................................................................................... 39

Kensington Lock...................................................................................................................... 39

BIOS password protection.......................................................................................................39

Brief overview of the security functions...........................................................................................40

Using Kensington Lock ................................................................................................................... 40

Configuring password protection in BIOS Setup..............................................................................41

Protecting BIOS Setup (supervisor and user password).......................................................... 41

Password protecti on of operating system................................................................................ 42

Password protection for hard disk........................................................................................... 43

Connecting external devices........................................................................................................ 45

Connecting an external monitor....................................................................................................... 46

Connecting an external PS/2 mouse or keyboard ........................................................................... 46

Using the parallel port..................................................................................................................... 46

Connecting USB devices (up to 12 Mbps)....................................................................................... 47

Connecting external audio devices.................................................................................................. 47

Connecting a television set to S-Video Out..................................................................................... 48

Connecting FireWire devices .......................................................................................................... 48

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

Start BIOS Setup............................................................................................................................ 49

Operating BIOS Setup .................................................................................................................... 50

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

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

Restoring operating system.............................................................................................................51

The notebook's date or time is incorrect..........................................................................................51

The LCD screen of the notebook remains blank..............................................................................52

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

The external monitor stays blank.....................................................................................................52

The external monitor is blank or the image is unstable (under Windows).........................................53

The notebook cannot be started ...................................................................................................... 53

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

The mouse does not work ...............................................................................................................54

The floppy disk cannot be written ....................................................................................................54

The printer does not print.................................................................................................................55

The DVD film does not continue to play...........................................................................................55

Acoustic warnings............................................................................................................................55

System configuration contains invalid data......................................................................................55

Error messages on the screen.........................................................................................................56

Memory expansion........................................................................................................................59

Installing/removing memory ..................................................................................................... ........59

Technical data................................................................................................................................61

Notebook.........................................................................................................................................61

Battery .............................................................................................................................................62

Power adapter.................................................................................................................................62

Index...............................................................................................................................................63

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Introduction

Innovative tec hnol ogy and ergonomic design make your AMILO the ideal user-f ri endl y and reliable notebook. Your operating system is preinstalled on the hard disk and optimally configured to facilitate the procedure when y ou use your AMILO for the fi rst time.

Depending on the initial configuration, the main memory of your notebook can be upgraded t o 128 1024 Mbyte with a 128, 256 or 512 Mbyte memory module. Depending on the variant, your notebook is shipped wi t h a DVD+RW drive or a combo drive (CD-RW/DV D). As an option your notebook can also be equipped with a 3 1/2-inch floppy disc drive. Up to two PC card slots (CardBus or PCMIA) enable the notebook to operate a type II or type III PC card. Your notebook is equipped with an internal modem and LA N. In addition, your notebook is equipped with a S Video out socket to connect to a television. You can connect external devices s uch as digital audio/vi deo devices or other high-speed devices to IEEE1394 (FireWire).

For mouse control, t he not ebook has a touchpad. Your notebook has connec tors for external devices such as an ext ernal monitor, a printer, and a

mouse. The ECP capable paral l el port is designed for fast bi-directional data trans fer. You can connect peripheral devices such as a sc anner, loudspeakers, gamepads , keyboard, or mouse vi a the three USB ports.

An audio controller and two internal loudspeakers provide your AMILO with an audio capability. You can also connect an external microphone and an external l oudspeaker.

The system settings of the notebook can be configured via the user-friendly BIOS Setup program me. This operating manual tell s you how to put your AMI LO i nt o operation, and how to operate it in dail y

use.

Further information on this notebook is provided:

• in the "Getting St arted" manual

• in the "Safety and Ergonomics" manual

• in the "Warranty" manual

• in the information files (e.g. *.TXT, *.DOC, *.WRI, *.HLP, *.PDF)

• in the documentation of the operating system

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Introduction

Notational conventions

The following symbols are used in this manual:

Indicates inf orm ation which is important for your health or for prevent i ng

Ê Text which follows this symbol describes activ i t ies that must be perfo rm ed

This font indicates sc reen outputs.

This font indicates programme nam es, commands or menu it em s. "Quotation marks " indicate names of chapters, data carriers , and terms that are being

physical damage. Fai l ure to follow the instruc tions may lead to los s of data, invalidate your warranty, destroy the notebook, or endanger your life.

Indicates important information whic h i s required to use the system properly.

in the order shown.

emphasised.

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Important notes

Here you will find essential s af et y information regarding your notebook. In addit i on, the

manufacturer's not es contain helpful inform ation about your notebook.

Safety notes

Pay attention t o t he i nformation provided in the "S afety and Ergonomics" manual and in

the following safety notes.

Observe the sect i ons in the manual marked with the symbol on the left .

During installation and before operating the device, pl ease observe the instruc tions on

•

environmental condit i ons in the "Technical data" chapter as well as t he instructions in the "Preparing the notebook for use" chapter.

• When connecting and disc onnecting cables, obs erve the relevant notes in t hi s operating

manual.

• When cleaning the device, please observe the relev ant notes in the "Cleaning the notebook"

paragraph.

• Only use batteries designed for this notebook.

Do not store batteries for longer periods in the notebook. Take care not to drop the batteries or otherwise damage thei r casing (fire risk). If the rechargeable batt eri es are defective, t hey must not be used. Do not touch the contacts of the batteri es. Never interconnect the positive and negative terminals of a battery. Used batteries mus t be disposed of in acc ordance with local regulations (special waste).

• The notebook includes a li thium battery (button cell) for real-time buff eri ng. Please note that:

The lithium battery m ay be replaced only by authorised personnel. Incorrect handl i ng m ay lead to a risk of expl osion. The lithium battery m ay be replaced only with an ident i cal battery or with a type recommended by the manufacturer. The lithium battery m ust be disposed of in ac cordance with local regulati ons concerning special waste.

• All batteries containing pollutants are m arked with one of the two sy m bol s below (crossed-out

garbage can).

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Important notes

In addition, the mark ing is provided with the c hem i cal symbol of the heavy metal decisi ve for

the classif i cation as a pollutant.

Cd Cadmium

Hg Mercury

Pb Lead

• Your notebook is equipped with security func tions that offer y ou a hi gh l evel of security

according to a multi -l evel concept. Detail ed i nformation can be found in "S ecurity functions"

chapter.

This notebook complies with the relevant safety regulations for data processing equipment . If you

have questions as to whether you can set up the not ebook in the intended environment , pl ease contact your s al es point or our hotline/help desk.

Notes on installing and removing boards and modules

Only qualified tec hni cians should repair the devi ce. Unauthorised opening or incorrect

repair may greatly endanger the user (electric shock, fire risk).

Boards with elect rostatic sensitive devices (E S D) are i dentifiable by the label s hown.

When you handle boards fitt ed wi t h E SDs, you must, under al l circumstances , observe the following points:

• You must stat i cally discharge y ourself before working with boards (e.g. by touching a grounded

object).

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

• Remove the power plug from the m ai ns supply before insert i ng or rem oving boards containing

ESDs.

• Always hold boards with ESDs by their edges .

• Never touch pins or c onductors on boards fitt ed wi t h E SDs.

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Important notes

Manufacturer’s notes

This product incorporat es copyright protect i on technology that is protected by method clai m s of certain U. S. pat ents and other intellect ual property rights owned by Mac rovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorised by M acrovision Corporation, and is intended f o r hom e and ot her l imited viewing uses onl y unless otherwise authorised by Macrov ision Corporation. Reverse engi neeri ng or di sassembly is prohi bi ted.

Energy saving

If you will not be using your notebook, switch it off. Make use of the devi ce's energy saving f unctions (see sect i on "Working with the notebook" ). The

notebook uses less power when t he power management features are enabled. You will then be able to work for longer before havi ng to recharge the battery.

Energy saving under Windows If a monitor with energy saving features is connected to your notebook, you can use the Screen Saver

tab to activat e the energy saving features of the monitor. Select the following item i n the start menu:

Settings - Control Panel - Display - Display Properties - Screen Saver - Energy saving functions for the display. You can set additional energy saving functi ons in the start menu by selecting the foll owi ng item: Settings - Control Panel - Energy - Extended.

Energy Star

The notebook from Fujits u Siemens Computers is designed to conserve

electricity by dropping to less than 8 W when i t goes into standby/ suspend mode and to less than 3 W when it goes into OFF mode. With this l evel of power management, the notebook qual i fies for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Energy Star Computers award.

The EPA estimates that comput er equipment uses 5 percent of all busines s electricity and that this

is growing rapidly. I f all desktop PCs and peri pheral s enter a low-power mode when not in use, t he overall savings in electric it y could amount to $ 2 milliard annually. These sav i ngs could also prevent the emission of 20 million tons of carbon dioxide into the atmos phere - t he equivalent of 5 million automobiles.

As an Energy Star P artner, Fujitsu Siemens Computers GmbH has determi ned t hat this product

meets the Energy S tar guidelines for energy eff i ciency.

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Important notes

Disposal and recycling

This device has been m anuf actured to the highest pos sible degree from materials whi ch can be

recycled or disposed of in a manner that is not environmentally damaging. The device may be t aken back after use to be recycled, provided that it is returned in a condition that i s the result of normal use. Any components not reclaimed will be disposed of in an environmentally acceptable manner.

Do not throw batteries or accumulators into the household waste. If you have any ques t i ons on disposal, please contact your local of fice, our hotline/help desk, or: Fujitsu Siemens Com puters GmbH

Recyclingcenter D-33106 Paderborn

Tel: +49 5251 81 80 10 Fax: +49 5251 81 80 15

CE marking

The shipped version of t hi s device complies with the requirements of t he EEC directives

89/336/EEC "Electromagnetic compatibility" and 73/23/EEC "Low volt age directive".

Storing the battery

Store the battery i n a fully charged state. Keep the battery pack between 0°C and +30°C (32 and 122 degrees Fahrenheit). The lower the tem perature at which the batteries are stored, the lower is the rate of self-discharge.

If storing for a long peri od of time (longer than two months) batteries should be f ul l y charged before storage.

To be able to make use of t he opt i mal 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, rem ove them from the notebook. Never

store the batteries i n the unit.

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Important notes

Transporting the notebook

Please observe the poi nt s listed below when transporting your notebook.

Before you travel

• Back up important dat a stored on your hard disk.

• If you wish to use your notebook during a flight , first check wi th the flight attendants if it is

permissible to do s o .

• If you are travell i ng abroad, ensure that the power adapter can be operated wi th the local

mains voltage. If this is not the case, obtain the appropriate power adapter for your notebook. Do not use any other voltage converter!

If you travel i n anot her country, check whether the local power supply and t he

specificat i ons of the power cable are compati bl e. If this is not the case, buy a power cable that matches t he l ocal conditions. Do not use a connection adapter f or el ectrical devices to connect the notebook.

If you use a modem, incompatibilities with the local telecommunications system may result.

Transporting the notebook

• Remove all data carriers (e.g. CD) from the drives.

• Unplug the power adapter and all external devices from the mains outlet.

• Disconnect the power adapter cable and the data cables for all external devic es.

• Close the LCD screen s o t hat it locks into place.

• If the device needs to be shipped, use the original packaging or other suitable pac kaging to

protect it from dam age caused by mishandling.

• To protect against dam agi ng j ol t s and bumps, use a notebook carrying case to trans port your

notebook. Fujitsu Siemens Com puters offers a number of s ol utions for transporting y our notebook. The current offering can be viewed on the Internet at http://www.e-shop2.de.

• Protect the notebook from severe shocks and extreme temperatures (e.g. direc t sunlight in a

car).

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Important notes

Cleaning the notebook

Ê Switch the notebook off. Ê Pull the power plug of the network adapter out of the mains outlet. Ê Remove the battery.

Do not clean any interior parts yourself; leave this job to a serv i ce technician.

Wipe the casing with a dry cloth. If particularly dirty, use a cloth that has been moistened i n m i l d dom estic detergent and then carefully wrung out.

To clean the touchpad, y ou can use disinfect ant wipes. Wipe the LCD screen with a soft, moistened cloth.

Do not use any cleaning agent s that contain abrasives or may corrode plast i c. The use of improper cleaning agents c an damage the markings on the keyboard and the notebook, the paintwork of the dev i ce or the device its el f.

Ensure that no liquid ent ers the notebook.

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Preparing the notebook for use

You must charge the bat tery and install the appl i cation programmes before you can work with the notebook. The operating system and drivers requi red are prei nstalled.

When not plugged into a mains out l et, the notebook runs on its built-in battery. You can increase the battery's life by enabling the system's energy saving f unctions.

If you use the notebook in a normal office s i tuation, run it from the m ains using the power adapter. Please see the "Connec t i ng external devices" chapter for instructi ons on how to connect devices

such as a mouse and a print e r t o the notebook.

Please take note of the information in the "I m portant notes" chapter.

Unpacking and checking the delivery

Ê Unpack all the individual parts. Ê Check the delivery for damage incurred during transportation.

Do not discard the original packing material of the devices. Keep the origi nal packing

material in case you need to ship the equipment again.

Selecting a location

Select a suit abl e l ocation for the notebook bef ore setting it up. Consi der t he following points when looking for a locati on:

• Do not place it on a sof t surface (e.g., a carpet or soft furnishings). The space between the

notebook's feet m ust be clear. Place the notebook on a s table, flat, nonsl i ppery surface. In vi ew of the multitude of different

finishes used on furniture, it is possible that t he rubber f eet of the notebook will mark the surface they s tand on.

• Never place the notebook and the power adapter on a heat-sensitive surface.

• The notebook and the power adapter should be at l east 200 mm apart.

• Keep other objects 100 m m away from the notebook and its power adapter to ensure adequate

ventilation.

• Never cover the fan intake or exhaust openings of the notebook or the power adapter.

• Do not expose the notebook to extreme environmental conditions.

Protect the notebook from dust, humidity, and heat.

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Preparing the notebook for use

Connecting the power adapter

Please take note of the information in the section "Selecting a l ocation".

The power cable supplied conform s to the requirements of the country in which y ou purchased your notebook. M ake sure that the power cable is approved for use in the country in which y ou i n t end to use it.

The power adapter's AC cord shoul d onl y be connected to a mains outlet if the notebook is connected to the power adapter. (electric shock!)

Upon delivery, the bat t ery can be found in the battery compartment.

Do not use the power adapter for other notebooks or devices. Do not use a power adapter that is not specially int ended for this notebook.

Ê Connect the power adapter cable to the DC

Ê Connect the power cable into the power

Ê Plug the power cable into the mains supply.

jack (DC IN) of the not ebook (1).

adapter.

The battery will charge. The battery indicator flashes green.

The meaning of the various di splays can be found in the section "Status indicators" in t he

"Working with the notebook" chapter.

Switching on the notebook for the first ti me

When you switch on your notebook for the first time, the supplied s oftware is installed and

Ê Switch the notebook on. Ê During installation, follow the i nstructions on sc reen.

configured. Due to the f act that this installation must not be interrupted, you should set aside enough time for it t o be fully completed and c onnect the notebook to the mai ns outlet using the power adapter.

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

Consult the operating system manual if there is anything unclear about the requested input data.

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Switching on the notebook

Preparing the notebook for use

Ê Slide the release button (1) to the right and

open the LCD panel (2).

Ê Press the ON/OFF switch.

The power-on indicator lights up.

After switch-on a self-test (POST, Power On Self Test) is automatically c arried out. Never

switch the notebook off during the self-test.

If you have ass i gned a password, you must ent er this when requested to do so, i n order to start the operati ng system password. Detailed information can be found in "Security functions" c hapter.

Switching the notebook off

Ê Shut down the operating system properly (with the Exit function in the Start menu).

With Windows XP the not ebook switches off automatically. If the notebook does not

Ê Close the LCD screen so that it locks into place.

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switch off autom atically, press the ON/OFF switch for approx. four seconds.

Working with the notebook

This chapter descri bes the basics for operating your notebook. Please see the "Connecting external devices " chapter for instructions on how to connect dev i ces

such as a mouse and a print er to the notebook.

Please take note of t he i nformation in the "Import ant notes" chapter.

Views

In this sect i on the various hardware components of your notebook are introduced. You can open an overview of the display s and connections of t he notebook. Please familiarise yourself with these components before y ou start to work with y our notebook.

Interior view

1 = LCD display panel releases 2 = LCD display panel 3 = Easy buttons 4 = On/Off swit ch for Wireless LAN (opti onal ) 5 = Microphone 6 = Touchpad 7 = Touchpad keys wi t h touchpad scroll key 8 = Floppy disc drive (optional) 9 = Status indicators 10 = Loudspeakers 11 = Keyboard 12 = ON/OFF switch 13 = Closed cover switch 14 = Status indicators

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Working with the notebook

Front

4 2

1 = Screen lock 2 = Status indicators

Right side panel

1 = Microphone jack 2 = Headphones port 3 = PC card slot

Left side panel

3 = Loudspeakers 4 = Floppy disc drive (optional)

1 2 3

4 = Modem port 5 = LAN connector 6 = PS/2 port for keyboard and mouse

4 5

1 = Optical drive 2 = Status indicators

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2 3

3 = Insert/eject butt on of optical drive 4 = Opening for manual ejection

Working with the notebook

Back panel

1 2 3 4 5 687

1 = Kensington Lock 2 = DC jack (DC IN) 3 = Monitor port 4 = Parallel port 5 = Serial port

Under side

6 = S Video out socket 7 = FireWire port 8 = USB ports

1 = Hard disk 2 = Lock for battery lock 3 = Battery lock

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4 = Battery 5 = Memory cover

Working with the notebook

Status indicators

The status indic at ors provide information about t he status of the power suppl y, the drives and the keyboard functions.

Power-on indicator

Battery indicator

Caps Lock indicat or

Num Lock indicat or

Hard disk indicat or Scroll indicator (Scroll Lock)

Floppy disk indicator

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Working with the notebook

The meanings of the sy m bol s are as follows:

Power-on indicator

• The indicator is green: The not ebook is on.

• The indicator lights orange: The notebook is in energy-sav i ng m ode.

• The indicator is dark: The notebook is switched off.

Battery indicator

• The indicator is green: The bat tery is fully charged, and the power adapter is

connected.

• The indicator flashes green ((1 second on; 3 seconds of f): battery is being charged.

• The indicator is orange: t he battery capacity is very low. The remaini ng operating

time is approx. 5 - 10 % of the battery capacity.

• The indicator flashes orange: The battery is nearly empty. The remaining operati ng

time is a maxi m um of 4 % of the battery c apacity.

• The indicator is red: The bat tery is defecti ve or temperature is extrem el y high/low.

• The indicator does not li ght up: the notebook runs on its built-in battery or t he

notebook is switched off.

Hard disk indicator

The indicator flashes green when the hard disk is ac cessed.

Floppy disk indicator

The indicator flashes green, when a floppy disk i n the floppy disk drive is being accessed. When t he f l oppy disk drive is bei ng accessed, do not remov e the floppy disk from the drive.

Caps Lock indicator

The Ï key has been pressed. All the characters you type appear i n uppercase. In the case of overlay keys, the charac t e r pri nt ed on the upper left of the key appears when that key is pressed.

Num Lock indicator

The [Num] key has been press ed. The numeric keypad is activated. You can output the characters located at the upper right on the key s.

Scroll indicator (Scroll Lock)

The key combination [Fn] + [Scr] has been pressed. The effect this key has varies from programme to programme.

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Working with the notebook

Keyboard

The keyboard of your notebook i s subject to cont i nuous wear due to normal use. The

The keyboard has been designed to provide all the functions of an enhanced keyboard. Som e enhanced keyboard funct i ons are mapped with key combi nations.

The following descript i on of keys and key c om bi nations refers to Windows.

Letter keys

keyboard markings are subjected to particul arl y high loads. The keyboard markings can wear off in the course of using the notebook.

Backspace key

The Backspace k ey deletes the charact er to the left of the cursor.

Tab key

The Tab key moves the cursor to the next tab s top.

Enter key (return)

Caps Lock

Alt Gr

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

Caps Lock key

The Caps Lock key ac tivates uppercase m ode (Caps Lock indicator li t ). The Caps Lock funct i on causes all the charac t e rs you type to appear in uppercas e. In the case of ov erl ay keys, the character printed on the upper left of the key appears when that key is pressed. To cancel the Caps Lock function, sim pl y press the Caps Lock key again.

Shift key

The Shift key c auses uppercase charact ers to appear. In the case of overlay keys, the c haracter printed on the upper left of the key appears when that key is pressed.

Alt Gr key

The [Alt Gr] key allows one to type the characters printed on the lower right of the keycaps (e. g. { in the case of the [7] k ey on the German keyboard).

Fn key

The [Fn] key acti vates the special functions at the lower edge of a on overlay key (see "Key combinations").

Cursor keys

The cursor keys m ove the cursor in the direc t i on of the arrow, i.e. up, down, left, or right.

Pause

Break

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Pause key

The [Pause] key temporarily suspends display output. Output will resume when you press any other k ey.

Working with the notebook

Function keys

Function keys (do not mix up with [Fn] key ) are the 12 keys on the top of keyboard.

F4 F7 F11F8F3F2F1 F6

F9 F10F5 F12

Pad Lk

Nm Lk

Scr Lk

The keys [F1] to [F12] are called function keys, bec ause it is possibl e to execute programmed functions. The f unction keys wit h addi tional symbols enable other functions in conj unction with key [Fn].

Windows logo keys

With Windows this both keys enable speci al functions (see also the "Key combinati ons" section).

Start key (on Windows systems)

The Start key inv okes the Windows Start menu.

Menu key (on Windows systems)

The Menu key invokes the menu for the marked item.

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Virtual numeric keypad

The keyboard of your notebook does not have a Num Lock key . To provide the convenienc e of a numeric keypad, y our keyboard is equipped with a vi rtual numeric keypad. The special keys of the virtual numeric k eypad are recognisable by the num bers and symbols printed i n t he upper ri ght corner of each key (see the illustrations that follow).

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Illustration (example of German keyboard lay out) 1 = Characters enabled when Num Lock indi cator is not lit (s ee "Status indicators").

2 = Characters enabled when Num Lock indi cator is lit (see " S tatus indicators " ). When the virtual number bloc k is switched on (the Num Lock indicator lights up), you can output the

characters located at the upper right on the key s.

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Key combinations

The following descript i on of key combinations refers to functi ons when using Microsoft Wi ndows. Some of the following key combinations may not function in ot her operating systems and with some device drivers.

The figure below shows how to ac cess the different characters on keys wi th overlaid functions.

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F11

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F10

Pad Lk

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Illustration (example of German keyboard lay out) Key combinations are performed as follows:

Ê Press and hold the first key i n the combination. Ê While holding the first key down, pres s the other key or key s in the combination.

Decreasing screen brightness

This key combination decreases screen bri ghtness.

{

This key combination increases sc reen brightness.

Switching between internal and external screen

If an external monit or is connected, the m oni tor on which the output is t o be displayed can be sel ected with this key combination.

You can opt to use:

• just the notebook' s LCD screen

• just the external m oni tor

• both the LCD screen and the ex t ernal monitor.

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Increasing screen brightness

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Switching on PadLK

When the numeric keypad is switched on, the k ey combination acti vates the

F10

number function of the numeric keypad. The charac ters on the lower right on keys in the int egrated numeric keypad are enabled.

Switching on NumLK

This key combination activates the numeric keypad. The characters on the

F11

lower left on keys i n the integrated numeric key pad are enabl ed.

Halting the current operation

This key combi nat i on can be used to halt an operation ins tantly without

Ctrl

clearing the keyboard buf fer.

Backtab (Shift+Tab)

This key combi nat i on moves the cursor back to the previous tabular stop.

Windows key combinations

Opening Windows Explorer

This key combination opens Windows Explorer.

Opening "Run" dialog box

This key combination opens the Run dialog box.

Opening "Find for: All files" dialog box

This key combination opens the Find: All files dialog box.

+ Ctrl +

Pause

Break

Opening "Find: Computer" dialog box

This key combination opens the Find: Computer dialog box.

Opening "System Properties" dialog box

This key combination opens the System Properties dialog box.

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Easy buttons

Your notebook is equipped wit h two easy buttons.

1 = Internet:

1 2

With this key you can start the standard internet browser for your system.

2 = E-Mail:

Use this key t o start the standard e-mai l programme for your system.

Touchpad and touchpad buttons

Keep the touchpad clean, protect it from dirt , l i qui ds, and grease.

The touchpad enables you to m ove the mouse pointer on the screen. The touchpad buttons all ow the selection and ex ecution of commands. They correspond to the buttons on a conventional mouse.

Do not use the touchpad if your fingers are dirty. Do not rest heavy objects (e.g. books) on the touchpad or the touchpad butt ons.

1 = Left touchpad button 2 = Touchpad scroll button 3 = Right touchpad button

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Moving the pointer

Ê Move your finger on the touchpad.

The pointer will move accordingly.

Selecting an item

Ê Move the pointer to the item you wis h t o select. Ê Tap the touchpad once or press the left button once.

The item will be selected.

Executing a command

Ê Move the pointer to the field you wis h to select. Ê Tap the touchpad twice or press the left but ton twice.

The command will be executed.

Dragging an object

Ê Move the pointer to the item you wis h t o select. Ê Select the desired object and hold down on the left button. Ê Drag the object to the desired position. Ê Lift your finger from the touchpad.

The item will be moved.

Scrolling up

Ê Press the upper side of the touchpad scroll button to scrol l up.

The information/tex ts above the display area appear.

Scrolling down

Ê Press the lower side of the touchpad s croll button to sc roll down.

The information/tex ts below the display area appear.

Closed cover switch

The lid switch is a contact switch that causes the notebook to switch into t he S tandby mode when the LCD screen is fol ded closed. You can set the lid switch under Windows X P.

Ê Select the Advanced tab under Start - Settings - Control Panel - Energy Options to set the closed

cover switch.

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LCD display panel

Information on LCD monitor

High-quality TFT monitors are installed in notebooks from Fujitsu Siemens Computers GmbH. The specificat i on of the monitor resolution i ndi cates how many pixels can be displayed. For example, "XGA" stands f or 1024 x 768 pixels. Each pi xel consists of three so-called subpixels of the colours red, green and blue. As a result, an XGA monitor consists of 1024 x 768 x 3 = 2,359,296 subpixels.

The standard of production t echniques today cannot guarant ee an absolutely fault-f ree m oni t or. A few isolated cons t ant lit or unlit pixel s may be present. To ensure t he hi ghest possible quality, Fujitsu Siemens Com puters uses only monitors that at least comply with the st andard DIN ISO 13406-2 (Class III).

TFT monitors are operated with background lighting. The luminosity of the background light ing can decrease during the period of us e of the notebook. The brightness of your monitor can be set individually with the brightness cont rol keys of the key board.

Display settings

Setting resolution under Windows

You can change the sc reen resolution under Start - Settings- Control Panel - Display - Settings and then selecting from the Resolution field.

Setting font size under Windows

Under Start - Settings - Control Panel - Display - Settings you can choose between a larger and a smaller font in t he Font size field.

Setting the display brightness

You can adjust the bri ght ness of your LCD display with the keys [Fn] and You can reduce screen brightness with [Fn] and

increased.

Synchronising the display on the LCD screen and an external monitor

Your notebook supports the simultaneous dis pl a y on the LCD screen and an external moni tor. If the picture does not appear correctly on the LCD monitor, press the key combination [Fn] + [F5] several times, or switch the ext ernal m oni tor off and then on again. This ac hi eves good picture synchronisation.

Adjusting pointer speed

Under Windows you can change the speed of the mouse pointer under Start - Settings - Control Panel

- Mouse and clicking on the Motion tab.

, with [Fn] and screen brightness will be

or [Fn] and :

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Battery

The battery is one of t he m ost important component s of your notebook. When not pl ugged i nto a mains outlet, the notebook runs on its buil t-in battery. You can i ncrease battery life by enabling the system's power management features.

When you switch on the not ebook, it takes a f ew seconds before the battery status is di splayed. The standard battery will last for roughly 500 charge/discharge cycles, this will vary according to

which battery pack is fitted.

Charging, caring for and maintaining the battery

Only use batteries rel eased for your notebook.

Take care not to drop the batteries or otherwise damage thei r casing (fire risk). If the rechargeable batt eri es are defective, t hey must not be used. Do not touch the contacts of the batteri es. Never interconnect the positive and negative terminals of a battery. Used batteries must be disposed of in accordance with local regulations (special waste). Observe the informat i on on battery storage in the "Important notes" chapter.

You can charge the battery by connecting the not ebook to the power adapter. The battery can only be charged when the ambient temperature is between 5°C and max. 40°C. Work in the battery m ode until an acoustic warni ng prom pts you to recharge and the battery

indicator in the st atus indicator panel begins to flash. The battery should not be charged before this point.

If you do not connec t the power adapter within five mi nutes of the signals described above, your notebook will automatically s wit ch to the energy-saving mode or off (s ee also the "Energy saving functions" s ection).

Storing the battery

If storing for a long peri od of time (longer than two months) batteries should be f ul l y charged before storage.

To be able to make use of t he opt i mal 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, rem ove them from the notebook. Never

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Monitoring the battery charging level

Power management includes a "battery charge meter" l ocated in the task bar. When you place the mouse pointer on the battery symbol, the system displays the battery status.

Inserting and removing the battery

Only use batteries rel eased for this notebook.

Ê Switch the notebook off. Ê Close the LCD screen so that it locks into place. Ê Unplug the power adapter from the mains outlet. Ê Disconnect all cables connec ted to the notebook. Ê Place the notebook on a flat surfac e. Ê Turn the notebook over.

Never use force when ins ert i ng or removing a battery. Make sure that forei gn obj ects do not fall int o t he battery compartment .

Ê Place the notebook on a flat surfac e.

Removing the battery

Installing the battery

Ê Press the lock for battery l ock (1) and hold

it down.

Ê Push the battery lock (2) in the di rection of

the arrow.

Ê Pull the battery out of the batt ery

compartment.

Ê Position the battery at the edge of t he

casing (a).

Ê Tilt and put the battery into the batt ery

compartment.

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Performing the battery learning cycle

The battery contains el ectronics that c ontinuously monitor t he bat tery charging level and dis pl ay the current charging level. To compensate for meas uri ng errors in the electronics , and because the chemical properties of the battery change over time, the electronics must be recalibrated regularly. This calibration is carried out using a battery learning cycle. Using the battery learning cycle ensures that the maximum battery capacity can always be used. Duri ng t he l earni ng cycle a defined charging cycle is carried out.

The battery learning cycle lasts between four and six hours and must not be aborted.

Ê Connect the power adapter to the notebook (also see the section "Connect i ng t he power

Ê Restart the notebook (switching ON/ O FF or warm boot ).

The following display bri efly appears on the screen duri ng start-up:

<ESC> Boot Menu <F2> BIOS Setup <F6> Battery learning <F12> Boot from LAN

During this period you c an not work with the notebook! After six m ont hs, at the latest , you should run a learning cycle with the battery again.

adapter").

Ê Press function key [F6]. Ê Press the [C] button to start the learning cycle.

When the learning cycle is ended, a corresponding message is displayed.

Ê Exit the menu with the [S] key.

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Energy saving functions

The notebook uses less power when t he power m anagement features are enabled. You will then be

able to work longer when using the battery before having to rec harge i t.

If you are connect ed t o a network or use an integrated modem, PC LAN card, or PC

The operating system uses ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface) for power management under Windows XP. The energy saving functions can be activated under Start - Settings

- Control Panel - Power Options.

modem card, we advise agai nst enabling an energy saving m ode. This could lead to an interruption of your network connection.

When not using the notebook f or l ong peri ods of time, firs t end the energy saving mode,

then switch off the notebook. Never swit ch the notebook off wit h t he Suspend/Resume button while the notebook i s in one of the energy-savi ng m odes.

If your notebook is in an energy-saving mode:

• Do not connect any ex ternal devices.

• Do not disconnect any external devices .

• Do not attempt to s wi tch the notebook on if the bui l t-in battery is fl at.

• Do not change or remove the fl oppy disk, if inserted.

• Do not add or remove RAM.

• Do not add or remove a PC card.

Under Windows, Hibernate is activated by default.

Hard disk

The hard disk is the most important storage m edi um of your notebook. You c an work considerably faster and more efficiently if you copy applications and f i l es from floppy disks and/or CDs t o your hard disk.

When the hard disk is ac cessed, the hard disk indicator lights up.

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Optical drive

Your notebook is delivered with an optical driv e. Dependi ng on the variant, your notebook i s equipped with a DVD+RW drive or a combo drive (CD-RW/DVD).

Optical drives can either only read or both read and write different optical data storage media. The meaning of the respect i ve optical data storage m edi a i s described in the foll owi ng:

CD-ROM

Abbreviation for Compact Disc - Read Only Memory. A CD-ROM i s an optical data st orage m edi um that can contain a m ax i mum of 700 Mbytes. These data cannot be changed.

CD-R

Abbreviation for Compact Disc Recordable. A CD-R is an optical data storage medium t hat can only be written with a maxi m um of 700 Mbytes of data. Then t hese data cannot be changed, but can be read as often as desired.

CD-RW

Abbreviation for Compact Disc ReWriteable. A CD-RW is an optic al data storage medium that can be written with a maxi m um of 700 Mbyte of data a virtually unlimited number of times. This m eans the data can be deleted and changed.

DVD (DVD-ROM and DVD vide o )

Abbreviation for Digital Versatile Disc or Digital Video Disc. A DVD is an optical data storage medium that can contain a maximum of 17 Gbyt es of data. These data cannot be changed.

DVD+RW

Abbreviation for Digital Versatile Disc or Digital Video Disc + ReWriteable. A DVD+RW is an optical data storage medium that can be written with a max i m um of 4.7 Gbytes of data virtually an unlimited number of times. Thi s means the data can be deleted and changed.

DVD+RW, DVD-RAM and DVD-RW are dif ferent standards. The notebooks from Fujitsu

Siemens Computers Gm bH only s upport the DVD+RW standard.

Combo drive (CD-RW/DVD)

The combo drive in your notebook contains a light-em i tting diode (LED), classification as

With the combo drive you can read all optical dat a storage media named above. You c an al so write CD-Rs and CD-RWs.

per IEC 825-1:1993: CLASS 1 LASER, and may therefore not be opened.

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DVD+RW drive

The DVD+RW drive in your notebook contains a light-emit ting diode (LED), class i fication

With the DVD+RW drive you can read all optical data s torage media named above. You can also write CD-R, CD-RW and DVD+RW.

as per IEC 825-1:1993: CLASS 1 LASER, and may theref ore not be opened.

Handling CD/DVDs

From this point all different optical data storage media will be referred to as CD/DVDs ; the writeable optical data st orage m edi a are called blanks.

Observe the followi ng when handl i ng CD/DVDs:

• Avoid touching t he surface of a CD/DVD. Handl e CDs/DVDs only by t hei r edges!

• Always store CDs/DVDs in their cas es. Thus you avoid dust contamination,

scratches, bendi ng or other damage.

• Protect your CDs/DVDs from dust, mechanical vibrati on and di rect sunlight!

• Avoid storing a CD/ DV D i n areas subject to high temperatures or humidity.

To utilise the optimum writing speed, use CD blanks marked "Multispeed" or "High

Inserting or removing a CD/DVD

The notebook must be switched on.

Ê Push the insert/eject button.

Speed". Use only DVD blanks of the type DVD+RW. Other types of DVD blanks are not s upported

by your optical drive.

The drive tray will open.

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Ê Pull the drive tray all the way out (1). Ê Place the CD/DVD in the drive tray wi th the label facing upwards (2).

Ê Take out an inserted CD/DVD. Ê Push in the drive tray until you f eel i t lock into place.

Manual removal (emergency removal)

In the event of a power fai l ure or dam age to the drive it may be necessary to manually remove the

CD/DVD.

Ê Switch the notebook off.

Ê Press a pen or a piece of wire (e.g. a paper clip) firmly into the opening.

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The drive tray is unlocked. You can now pull the dri ve tray out of the drive.

Regional codes for DVD films and DVD players

DVD films and DVD pl ayers (e.g. the optic al dri ve of your notebook) are always provided with a regional code. The regional codes of DVD films and DV D pl ayers must matc h so that the DVD film can be played back.

There are six different regi onal codes:

• Regional code 1: USA and Canada

• Regional code 2: Egypt, Europe, Japan, South A f ri ca and the Middle East

• Regional code 3: Southeast Asia (including Hong Kong, Indonesia, Philippines, South Korea,

Taiwan)

• Regional code 4: Austral ia, New Zeeland, Southeastern P acific, Central and S outh America

and the Caribbean

• Regional code 5: Africa (except South Af ri ca), India and the former states of the USSR

• Regional code 6: China

The optical drive of your notebook supports the function RPC-II (Phase II System of Regi onal Playback Control ). Thi s function permits the final user to change the regi onal code of the drive up to five times to play back correspondi ng DVD films. Then the last regional code select ed is retained and cannot be changed again.

If a DVD film is to be playable in all regions, it has the regional c ode 0.

Before buying a DVD fil m you should check that the regional code of the DV D film matches the regional code set for the optic al dri ve of your notebook.

Adjusting AutoPlay function of optical drive

With the AutoPlay function you can s pecify whether or not a program or action is to be run/carried out depending on the CD/DVD cont ent type of Windows XP. For example, you can s pecify that when an Audio CD is inserted, the Media Player is automatically s tarted and automatically plays the Audio CD.

You can set the AutoPlay function of the optical drive according to your needs. Proc eed as follows:

Ê Click on the Start menu with the ri ght mouse button or touchpad key.

A context menu appears.

Ê Click on Explorer. Ê Click on the corresponding drive with the right mouse button or touchpad key.

A context menu appears.

Ê Click on Properties. Ê Click on the AutoPlay tab. Ê Adjust the AutoPlay function to meet your needs.

Please note that y ou m ust select the desired action and confirm i t with Apply for each

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Floppy Disk Drive

Your notebook is equipped wit h a floppy disc drive as an option.

Never clean the floppy di sk drive with cleani ng di sks. Any attempt would destroy the

Working with floppy disks

read/write head in the disk drive within 20 seconds. Make sure that no fl oppy disk is inserted in the floppy disk dri ve during transport.

Otherwise the eject button may break off and the floppy dis k drive will be damaged.

1 = Insertion direction 2 = Label area 3 = Write protection tab for a 1.44 Mbyte floppy disk 4 = Identification of a 1. 44 MB floppy disk or wri te protect switch on a 120 MB floppy disk 5 = Eject button for ins ert ed floppy disks 6 = Disk is write-protected 7 = Disk is not write-prot ected

Follow the instruct ions supplied by the vendor of the floppy disks.

To insert a diskette

Ê Push the floppy disk into the dri ve in the insertion direc t i on (1) until it engages. The label

should be facing upward.

To remove a diskette

Ê Push the eject button (5).

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Protect the floppy disk against being overwritten or erased

Ê Slide the write-protect slider int o position (6). The hole is now v i sible.

Deactivate write protection

Ê Slide the write-protect slider int o position (7). The hole is now c overed.

PC cards

Two PC card slots enable the device to operate two type II PC cards or one type III PC card (CardBus or PCMCIA).

Consult the document ation supplied by the PC c ard' s manufacturer and follow t he

instructions provided. Never use force when ins ert i ng or removing a PC card. Make sure that forei gn obj ects do not fall int o t he PC card slot.

Installing a PC card

Consult the document ation supplied with the PC card for information on how to install the

necessary devi ce drivers. For further information refer to the information files (e.g. *.TXT, *.DOC, *.WRI, *.HLP or

*.PDF) provided on the PC card driver diskette or in the operating system manual.

Ê Insert the PC card, contacts first, into the

slot guide. The labelled side of the PC card should be facing upward.

Ê Gently push the PC card into the slot until

you feel it cli ck into place.

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Removing a PC card

Use the small PC card icon located in your task bar to stop the card.

Ê Click on the PC card icon in the task bar with the right mouse button. Ê Select PC card Properties. Ê Select the card you wish to stop and click on Stop.

Wait for the dialogue box whi ch tells you that i t is now safe to remov e the PC card.

Ê Press the eject button (1) to remov e the PC

card. If the ejec t buttons are pushed in flush with the case, first press the buttons to snap them out.

Ê After the eject button is pres sed, the PC

Card (2) extends somewhat out of the notebook and can be removed.

Microphone and loudspeakers

Your notebook contains a bui l t-in microphone and two loudspeak ers. If you attach an external microphone, the buil t-in microphone is disabl ed. The internal loudspeakers

switch off when y ou attach headphones or external l oudspeakers to the audio jack.

Adjusting the volume

Ê To adjust the volume use the Windows vol um e control from the Start menu All Programs -

Accessories - Multimedia - Volume Control,

Ê use the loudspeaker symbol in the t ask bar.

Switching the loudspeakers on/off

Ê To switch the loudspeakers on and off use the Windows volume cont rol from the menu Start -

All Programs - Accessories - Multimedia - Volume Control.

Ê use the loudspeaker symbol in the t ask bar.

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Integrated 56k modem

The integrated 56k modem supports data communicat i on appl i cations, such as :

• Modem operation: High-speed downl oads at up to 56,000 bit/s (V.90). Downward-compatible t o

V.34 modems.

• Fax mode: Transmitting and receiving at up to 14,400 bi t/s

• Simple country adaptation with programme

The modem complies with the EU Directive 91/ 263/EEC (Telecommunicat i ons terminal equipment directive) and has been c hecked in agreement with the guidel i ne TBR-21.

The modem can be operated in the fol l owi ng countries: Multifrequency (MFC) dialling

Belgium, Denmark, Germ any, Finland, France, Greece, Great Britain, Holland, Ireland, Iceland, Italy, Luxem bourg, Norway, Austria, Portugal, Sweden, Switzerland and Spain.

Pulse dialling: Belgium, France, Holl and and Italy.

Also in: Poland, Slovenia, South Af ri ca and Hungary.

Connecting notebook modem to telephone connection

Ê Connect the modem cable supplied to the c ountry-specific telephone adapter (1). Ê Connect the modem cable to the modem port of the notebook (2).

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Ê Connect the modem cable to your telephone wall socket (3).

If you attach your modem on a TAE-N-connector the phone respectively data cable is

busy. The cable cannot be used for other communication devices at the same time. Pull the modem plug out of the TA E-N-power socket after t he data transfer, because al so with connected cable no other communication devices can be used.

Ethernet and LAN/DSL ready

The internal LAN module of y our not ebook supports Ethernet-LA N (10/100 Mbps).

Ê Connect the LAN cable to the notebook's LAN connector (1). Ê Connect the network cable to your LAN net work connector (2).

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Security functions

Your notebook enables you t o protect your system and personal data in a number of ways against unauthorised access. By combining these options, you c an achieve maximum protection for your system.

In this chapter you will learn which security functions your notebook is equipped with, which advantages these f unctions offer you and how to configure and use them.

Please consider that in t he case of improper use, you yours elf will also be unable to

access your system and your data. Please note therefore the following hints:

• Back up your data on ex ternal data carriers at regular intervals.

• Passwords must be assigned for some s ecurity functions. Please be sure to not e

these passwords, as otherwise you will no longer be able to access your system. We recommend that you make a note of the passwords and keep them in a safe place.

If you lose both t he user and the admin passwords, you must contact our help desk. The loss of passwords is not a warranty case and is therefore subject to charge.

Overview of all security functions

The following secti ons contain a brief desc ription of the security functions that are provided with your notebook as standard equipm ent.

Kensington Lock

With the Kensington MicroSaver, a sturdy steel cable, you can protect your notebook from theft. For this reason your notebook is equipped with a devic e f or the Kensington MicroS aver. The Kensington MicroSaver is available as an accessory.

BIOS password protection

You can protect you personal data from unauthorised access with vari ous passwords. By combining these different options, you can achieve maximum protection for your system.

Password protection for the BIOS setup

With the Supervisor password you prevent unauthorised opening of the BIOS Setup, and with it access to important system settings. In the BIOS Setup you can also activate protec tion for the operating system and your hard disk.

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Password protection for the operating system

With corresponding set tings in the BIOS Setup you can block starting of the operating system. Only those who know the superv i sor or user password can acc ess the system.

Password protection for your hard disk

By activat i ng the hard disk protecti on i n t he BIOS Setup you prevent unauthorised access to the hard disk drive. The hard disk password is checked internally during each system start-up and ensures that the hard disk can only be used in conjunct ion with the related devic e.

Brief overview of the security functions

Security function Type of protection Preparation

Kensington Lock Mechanical Mount and lock K ensington

MicroSaver (accessory)

BIOS password protec tion Password protecti on for BIOS

Setup and operating system with Setup and Power-on password. The passwords consist of a maximum of eight al phanumeric characters.

Specify at least one setup password in the BIOS Setup and activate the password protection for the operat i ng system as desired.

Using Kensington Lock

Ê Fit the Kensington MicroSaver on t he device (1) on your notebook.

1 = Kensington Lock

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Configuring password protection in BIOS Setup

Before using the vari ous options of password prot ection for your data sec uri ty in the BIOS

Protecting BIOS Setup (supervisor and user password)

We recommend that you print out the following instructions, as t hese cannot be displayed whil e setting the password.

Setup, please note the fol l owi ng hi nts:

• Please keep in mind your pass words in any case, as you will not be able t o ac cess

your BIOS Setup and/or your system any longer, if you forget both the user password and the supervisor password. The loss of passwords is not a warranty cas e and i s therefore subject t o charge.

• Back up your data on ex ternal data carriers at regular intervals.

Passwords can be up to ei ght characters long. Y ou can use all alphanumeric c haracters and need not distinguish between uppercase and lowercase characters.

You prevent unauthorised opening of the BIOS Setup with both the superv i sor and the user password. With the s upervisor password you have access to all f unctions of the BIOS Setup, and with the user password onl y to part of the funct i ons. You can only set a user password if a supervisor pass word has al ready been assigned.

Please refer to sec tion "Settings in BIOS Setup" for a description of calling and operat i ng

the BIOS Setup.

Set the supervisor and user password

Ê Call BIOS Setup and select the Security menu. Ê Mark the Set Supervisor Password field and press the Enter key.

With Enter new Pa ssword: you are then requested t o enter a password.

Ê Enter the password and press the Enter k ey.

With Re-Enter new Password you are asked to confirm t he password.

Ê Enter the password again and press the Enter key.

With Notice: Changes have been saved you receive a c onfirmation that the new pas sword has been saved.

Ê To assign the user password, mark the f i el d Set User Password and proceed exactl y as when

configuring the superv i sor password.

If you do not want to m ake any other settings , you can exit BIOS Setup.

Ê Select the Exit Saving Changes option in the Exit menu.

The notebook is rebooted and the new pas sword is effective. If you now want to open t he BIOS Setup, you must fi rst enter your supervisor or user password. Pleas e not e that you only have access

to a few BIOS set tings with the user pas sword.

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Change supervisor or user password

Ê Open the BIOS Setup again and there the Security menu. Ê When changing the password, proceed exactly as for password ass i gnm ent.

You can only change the supervisor password when you have logged into the BIOS Setup with the supervisor pass word.

Cancelling passwords

To cancel a password (wit hout setting a new password) run t he f ol l owi ng steps:

Ê Call BIOS Setup and select the Security menu. Ê Mark the Set User Password or Set Supervisor Password field and press the Enter key.

With Enter new Pa ssword you will then be asked to ent er a password.

Ê Press the Enter key twice. Ê Select the Exit Saving Changes option in the Exit menu.

The notebook is rebooted and the pas sword is cancelled. With the supervis or password you simultaneously deactivate the user password.

Password protection of operating system

With the supervis or password or the user password, you have assigned in the BIOS Setup

Activating system protection

Ê Call BIOS Setup and select the Security menu. Ê If you have not assigned BIOS passwords yet, defi ne t he supervisor and the user password

Ê Mark the Password on Boot field and press the Enter key.

If you do not want to m ake any other settings , you can exit BIOS Setup.

Ê Select the Exit Saving Changes option in the Exit menu.

The notebook reboots and you are as ked to enter your password (the supervisor or user password).

(see section "S et the supervisor and user password"), you can also prevent booting of the operating system.

now, if desired (see "Set the supervisor and us er password" section).

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Security functions

Deactivating system protection

Ê Call BIOS Setup and select the Security menu. Ê Mark the Password on Boot field and press the Enter key. Ê Select Disabled and press the Enter key .

If you do not want to m ake any other settings , you can exit BIOS Setup.

Ê Select the Exit Saving Changes option in the Exit menu.

The notebook reboots and there is no l onger any password protection f or the operating system.

Password protection for hard disk

The had disk password prevents unauthorised access to the hard disk drives and is

Activating hard disk protection

checked internally each time the system is booted. The condition for this is t hat you have assigned at least the supervisor password.

Ê Call BIOS Setup and select the Security menu.

If you have not assigned BIOS passwords yet, define the superv i sor and the user password now, if desired (see "Set t he supervisor and user password" section).

Ê Mark the Hard Disk Security field and s el ect the Enabled entry.

If you do not want to m ake any other settings , you can exit BIOS Setup.

Ê Select the Exit Saving Changes option in the Exit menu.

The notebook reboots and your hard disk is now protected with a password.

Deactivating hard disk protection

Ê Call BIOS Setup and select the Security menu. Ê Mark the Hard Disk Security field and s el ect the Disabled entry.

If you do not want to m ake any other settings , you can exit BIOS Setup.

Ê Select the Exit Saving Changes option in the Exit menu.

The notebook reboots and there is no l onger any password protection f or the hard disk.

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Connecting external devices

Under all circumst ances, please observe the safety notes provided in the "Important

notes" chapter. Read the documentation on the external device before c onnecting it. Do not connect or disconnect cables during a thunderstorm. Do not pull on the cable when dis connecting a cable. Al ways take hold of the ac tual plug. Adhere to the order described in t he following when you connect external devices t o t he

notebook or separate them f rom the notebook:

Connecting devices to notebook

1) Turn off all power and equipment switches.

2) Remove all power plugs from the mains outlets.

3) Connect al l the cables to the notebook and t he external devices.

4) Plug all data communication cables into the utility sockets.

5) Plug al l power cables into the mains supply.

Disconnecting devices from notebook

1) Turn off all power and equipment switches.

2) Remove all power plugs from the mains outlets.

3) Unplug all data communication cables from the utility sockets.

4) Disconnect all the cables from the notebook and the ex t ernal devices.

The ports are marked with t he following symbols (or wi t h similar symbols):

LAN-port (Local Area Network , for Network connection)

PS/2 port for keyboard and mouse

Parallel port Microphone jack

Monitor port Modem port

S Video out sock et (video output)

Port for power adapter

Headphones port

USB port

Serial port FireWire port

Some of the external devices require specia l dri vers (see the operating system and

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external device doc um entation).

Connecting external devices

Connecting an external monitor

An external monitor can be connected to the notebook .

Ê Using the [Fn] + [F5] key combination y ou can switch back and f orth between the external

monitor and the LCD screen.

Ê If your notebook is equipped with a TFT monitor, you can display the same picture on the

external monitor and the LCD screen simultaneousl y.

Ê Switch off the notebook and the ext ernal monitor. Ê Connect the external monitor to the moni tor port on your notebook. Ê First switch on the monitor and then t he not ebook.

Setting the refresh rate for your external m o n itor

The refresh rate must be c orrectly set so that the image does not fli cker.

Ê To change the refresh rate or resolution selec t the monitor type in the menu Start - Settings -

Control Panel - Display - Settings - Advanced - Monitor.

Ê Now select the Adapter tab. Ê Adjust the refresh rate and then click Apply.

If the refresh rate set is too high, the m oni tor may be damaged. Please s ee the

documentation incl uded wi th your monitor for the maximum possible refresh rate.

Connecting an external PS/2 mouse or keyboard

You do not need to switc h your notebook off.

Ê Simply connect the external keyboard or mouse to the PS /2 port on your notebook.

Using the parallel port

Ê Switch the notebook off. Ê Connect the data cable of the printer to t he paral l el port on the notebook. Ê Plug the printer power cable into the mains outlet. Ê First switch the printer on, then t he notebook.

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Connecting external devices

Connecting USB devices (up to 12 Mbps)

On the USB ports you can connect external dev i ces that also have a US B port (e.g. a printer, a scanner or a modem).

USB devices are hot -pl uggabl e. This allows cables from USB devices to be connected

Ê Connect the data cable to the external dev ice. Ê Connect the data cable to a USB port of t he notebook.

and disconnected wit h the system switched on. Additional informat i on can be found in the documentati on for the USB devices .

Device drivers

The devices you c onnect to the USB ports usually require no driver of t hei r own, as the required software is already included in the operating system. However, if the USB device requires its own sof tware, please install i t from the data carrier provided wi th the USB device.

Connecting external audio devices

Headphones port Via the headphone port you can c onnect either headphones or external l oudspeakers to your

notebook.

Microphone jack Via the microphone port y ou can connect an external m i crophone to your notebook.

Adjusting the volume

Ê To adjust the volume use the Windows vol um e control from the Start menu All Programs -

Accessories - Multimedia - Volume Control,

Ê use the loudspeaker symbol in the t ask bar.

Switching the loudspeakers on/off

Ê To switch the loudspeakers on and off use the Windows volume cont rol from the menu Start -

All Programs - Accessories - Multimedia - Volume Control.

Ê use the loudspeaker symbol in the t ask bar.

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Connecting external devices

Connecting a television set to S-Video Out

You can connect a te l evision set to the notebook, e.g. to vi ew a DV D comfortably.

Ê With the key combination [Fn] + [F5] you can switch between the t el evision set and the LCD

screen of the notebook.

Ê Switch off the notebook and the television set. Ê Connect the television set t o t he S-Video Out socket of your notebook. Ê First switch on the televis i on set and then the notebook.

Activating television set and selecting country setting

Ê Select the Settings tab via Start - Control Panel - Appearance and Themes - Display. Ê Click on the Advanced button.

The Default Monitor and Mobility Radeon Properties window opens.

Ê Select the Display tab. Ê Click on the TV button and then on the Apply button.

The TV Properties window opens.

Ê Select the desired country setting in the Format tab in t he TV Format Selector field. Ê Click on the Apply button to save the sel ected settings.

Connecting FireWire devices

External devic es such as digital audi o/ video devices or other high-speed devices can be connected to the FireWire port. The FireWire port operates at a speed of 400 Mbit per second.

FireWire devices are hot-pl uggabl e. Therefore, the cables of FireWi re devices can be

Ê Connect this data cable of the ext ernal devices to the FireWire port of the notebook. Ê Plug the power cable of the external device into the mains outlet.

connected and disconnected with the system switched on. Additional informat i on i s provided in the documentat i on of the FireWire devices.

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Settings in BIOS Setup

In BIOS Setup you can set the system functions and the hardware configuration of the notebook. The settings can onl y be changed via the keyboard.

When it is delivered, the notebook is set t o f actory default set tings. You can change these settings in BIOS Setup. Any changes you m ake take effect as soon as you save and quit the BIOS Setup.

The BIOS Setup programme contains the following menus:

Main: for system settings as time, date, hard disk and monitor selection Advanced: for system settings such as ports and keyboard Security: for password setti ngs and safety functions Power: for setting the energy saving functions Boot: for configuring the boot sequence Exit: to ex i t the BIOS Setup

Start BIOS Setup

Ê Restart the notebook (switching ON/ O FF or warm boot ).

The following or a simil ar di splay appears on the screen during booting:

<ESC> Boot Menu <F2> BIOS Setup <F6> Battery Learning <F12> Boot from LAN

Ê When this message appears, press t he key [F2].

If a password has been assigned:

Ê Enter the password and press the Enter k ey.

If you have forgotten the password, contact your system administrator or contact our hotline/help desk.

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Settings in BIOS Setup

Operating BIOS Setup

Press the [F1] key to display help on the operation of BIOS Setup.

Ê Use the cursor key å or ç to select the menu you wish to acc ess to make changes . Ê Press the Enter key.

The menu is displayed on t he screen.

Ê Use the cursor key æ or è to select the field you wish to change. Ê Press the Enter key to confirm your selection. Ê Press the [ESC] key to exit the selected menu. Ê For future reference, make a note of the changes you have made (for example, in this manual).

The description of the individual settings is shown in the right-hand wi ndow of the BIOS Setup.

You can revert to the default settings for the BIOS Setup menu you are currently i n, by using the [F9] functi on key.

Exiting BIOS Setup

To exit BIOS Setup, select the Exit menu from the menu bar. You can then decide which settings you want to save. The Exit menu offers the following opt i ons.

You must mark t he requi red option and activate it wi th the Enter key.

Exit Saving Changes

Select Exit Saving Changes and Yes to save the current set tings and exit the BIOS Setup. The dev i ce is rebooted and the new settings come into effect.

Exit Discarding Changes

Select Exit Discarding Changes and Yes to discard the changes you have made. The settings which were in force when BIOS Setup was called remain effective. BIOS Setup is terminated and the device is rebooted.

Load Setup Default

To revert all the menus of BIOS Setup to the default entries, select Load Setup Default and Yes.

Discard Changes

To load the values of all t he m enus of BIOS Setup that were in effec t when BIOS Setup was called, select Discard Changes and Yes. If you want to exit BIOS Setup with these settings, select Exit Saving Changes and Yes.

Save Changes

To save settings without exiting BIOS Setup, select Save Changes and Yes.

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Troubleshooting and tips

Take note of the safety hints in the "I m portant notes" chapter, when you connect or

disconnect cabl es.

If a fault occ urs, try to correc t i t as described. If you fail to correct t he probl em, proceed as follows:

Ê Make a note of the steps and the circumstances that l ed to the fault. Als o m ake a note of any

error messages displ ayed.

Ê Switch the notebook off. Ê Contact your sales outlet or our customer service centre.

Restoring operating system

Using the “Windows Recovery CD" and the “Drivers & Utilities CD", you can restore the operating

system of your notebook. All hard disk contents are deleted during operating system restoration. After this, operating system,

drivers and software utilities will be reins t alled. For this reason you should try t o save important data to a backup medium before you restore the hard disk contents.

Ê Insert the "Windows Recovery CD" i nto the optical drive. Ê Switch the notebook on. Ê Follow the instructions on the screen.

You must then reinstall all the drivers. Use the "Drivers & Ut ilities" CD provided.

Detailed PC knowledge is requi red f or manual partitioning.

The notebook's date or time is incorrect

Ê Set the time and/or date in the Main menu.

If the date and time are repeatedly incorrect when y ou switch on the notebook, the buffer

battery that suppl i es the internal clock is dead.

Connect the notebook v i a i t s power adapter to a grounded mains outlet or i nstall a fresh

battery. The buffer batt ery will take approximately two days t o complete its recharge. If the problem persists, contact your sales office or our hotline/help desk.

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Troubleshooting and tips

The LCD screen of the notebook remains blank

If your LCD screen remai ns blank this may be due to the following:

Monitor is switched off

Ê Press a key or enter the password

External monitor or television set connected

Ê Set the setting Display Settings to LCD BIOS-Setup in the menu Advanced - Video Features.

The LCD screen is difficult to read

Reflection

Ê Turn the notebook or alter the tilt of the LCD screen.

The external monitor stays blank

If your screen remai ns blank this may be due to the following: Monitor is switched off

Ê Switch the external monitor on.

Power saving has been activated (screen is blank)

Ê Press any key to continue.

Brightness control is set to dark

Ê Adjust the brightness control .

Screen output is set to the notebook’s LCD screen

Ê Press the key combination [Fn] + [F5] (selecting internal/ external display).

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

Ê Switch off the external monit or and the notebook. Ê Check whether the power cable is plugged properly into the external monitor and into the power

socket.

Ê Check whether the data cable is properly c onnected to the notebook and the external monitor

(if it is plugged in wi th a connector).

Ê Switch on the external monitor and the not ebook.

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The external monitor is blank or the image is unstable (under Windows)

The wrong external monitor has been selected or the wrong screen resolution has been set for t he application programme.

Ê Terminate the application programme in Windows wi th [Alt] + [F4]. If the fault continues to

occur after ending the program m e, switch over to t he notebook's internal LCD screen with [Fn] + [F5] and carry out the f ol l owi ng routine:

Ê Select the correct monitor or s et the correct screen resolution.

− Setting the sc reen resolution: Select Start - Settings - Control Panel - Display - Settings and then the screen resolution you require in the Resolution field.

− Selecting the moni tor: Select the correct monitor under Start - Settings- Control Panel Display - Settings - Advanced Properties - Monitor - Modify.

The notebook cannot be started

The battery is not installed correctly

Ê Switch the notebook off. Ê Check whether the battery is ins t al l ed correctly in its compartment. Ê Switch the notebook on.

The battery is dead

Ê Charge the battery.

Ê Install a charged battery.

Ê Connect the power adapter to the notebook.

The power adapter is not connected correctly

Ê Switch the notebook off. Ê Check whether the power adapter is connected c orrectly to the notebook . Ê Check whether the power cable is plugged properly into the power adapter and into the mains

outlet. The indicator on the power adapt er should illuminate.

Ê Switch the notebook on.

The notebook is prevented from booting by a disk in the floppy disk drive.

Ê Check whether this floppy disk is a system disk. Remove the floppy disk.

Operating system files may be damaged or mi ssi ng.

Ê Boot the notebook with a system floppy disk, v i a t he floppy disk drive.

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Troubleshooting and tips

The notebook stops working

The notebook is in Standby or Suspend mode

Ê Exit the Standby mode or the Sus pend m ode (switch on the notebook).

An application programme has caused the malfunction

Ê Close the application programme or restart the notebook by switc hi ng i t on/off or with a warm

boot.

The battery is dead

Ê Charge the battery.

Ê Install a charged battery.

Ê Connect the power adapter to the notebook.

The mouse does not work

Mouse driver is not loaded

Ê Check whether the correct mouse driv er i s properly installed and is present before the

application programme is started. Detailed information can be found in the User Guides for the mouse, the applicat i on programme or the operating system.

Mouse is not connected

Ê Switch the notebook off. Ê Check whether the mouse cable is correctly connected t o the notebook.

If you use an adapter or ex t ension lead with the mouse c abl e, check the connec t i ons.

Ê Switch the notebook on.

The floppy disk cannot be written

Ê Check whether the disk is OK and is not write-protected.

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The printer does not print

Ê Make sure that the printer is switched on and is on-line (see the m anual s supplied with the

printer).

Ê Check that the cable connecting the notebook and the printer is connected properly. Ê Check that the correct printer driver is installed. Ê Check in the BIOS Setup whether the Onboard Devices Configuration field is set correctly for the

port you are using.

The DVD film does not continue to play

Should the picture freeze when playing some DVD fi l ms, deactivat e the accelerated hardware decryption (it is activated in the default setting; t hi s can be recognised from t he checkmark in the corresponding check box).

Ê Open the drive tray. Ê Place the DVD in the drive tray with the label facing upwards. Ê Push in the drive tray until you f eel i t lock into place. Ê Wait until the WinDVD starts. Ê Press the right mouse button or touc hpad key.

A context menu appears.

Ê Click on Configuration and then on Video. Ê Click on the checkmark in t he checkbox of Hardware Acceleration.

The checkmark dis appears.

Ê Click on OK.

The function is now deac t i vated.

Acoustic warnings

A beep sounds approx. ev ery 15 seconds. The battery is almos t flat.

Ê Charge the battery.

System configuration contains invali d data

Ê Switch the notebook off. Ê Switch the notebook on. Ê Enter the BIOS Setup programme by pressing [F2]. Ê Select the default values under Load Default Settings. Ê Mark Yes in the Do you want to load default settings? dialogue box. Ê Press the Enter key.

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Troubleshooting and tips

If the error message appears repeatedly, please contact the place of purc hase or our hotline/help desk.

Error messages on the screen

This section des cribes the error messages generated by the BIOS Setup. Error mess ages displayed

by the operating system or programmes are described in the relevant documentation.

Setup Warning Invalid Password <Continue>

This message is di splayed following password entry.

Ê Press the key combination [Fn] + [PadLK]. Ê Re-enter the password once.

If the problem persists, contact your sales office or our hotline/help desk.

CMOS Battery Bad If the error message occurs repeatedly, t hen the buffer battery in t he not ebook is flat.

Ê Connect the notebook via its power adapter to the mains outlet. The buffer battery will take

approximately two days to complete it s recharge.

If the error message appears repeatedly, please contact the place of purc hase or our hotline/help desk.

System CMOS checksum bad - Default configuration used The system configuration information is incorrect.

Ê Switch the notebook off. Ê Switch the notebook on. Ê Enter the BIOS Setup programme by pressing [F2]. Ê Select the Exit menu in the BIOS Setup. Ê Select the Default Setup entry and click on OK.

If the error message appears repeatedly, please contact the place of purc hase or our hotline/help desk.

Insert system diskette and press Enter key to reboot

The operating system cannot be loaded or the hard disk c ontains no operating system or is not formatted.

Ê Insert a system disk. Ê Press any key to continue.

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Invalid system disk - Replace the di sk, and then press any key

The inserted disk is not a system disk or the inserted system disk is defective.

Ê Insert another system disk. Ê Press any key to continue.

If you wish to boot from floppy disk:

Ê Insert a system disk. Ê Press any key to continue.

If the operating system cannot be loaded from floppy disk:

Ê Remove the floppy disk from the dri ve.

Diskette drive A error

Ê Start the BIOS Setup and make sure that the paramet er for floppy disk drive A has been set to

the format 1.44 Mby t e, 3 1/2 inch.

Extended memory failed at offset: xxxx Failing Bits: zzzz zzzz When testing the ext ended m emory an error has resulted at t he address xxxx.

Ê Check whether the additional memory module has been inserted correctl y.

If the error message appears repeatedly, please contact the place of purc hase or our hotline/help desk.

Failure Fixed Disk n The settings of t he hard di sk drive are incorrect .

Ê Start the BIOS Setup (IDE Adapter 0 Master submenu) and select the correct settings.

Fixed Disk address conflict Diskette Drive address confli ct There is an I/O address conflict.

Ê Start the BIOS Setup and check the correspondi ng settings.

Incorrect Drive A type - run SETUP

Ê Start the BIOS Setup and make sure that the paramet er for floppy disk drive A has been set to

the format 1.44 Mby t e, 3 1/2 inch.

Keyboard controller error

Ê Switch the notebook off with the ON/O FF s wi tch. Ê Wait 3 - 5 seconds and switch on the notebook again.

If the error message appears repeatedly, please contact the place of purc hase or our hotline/help desk.

Keyboard error

If you use an ext ernal keyboard:

Ê Check the connection and reboot the notebook .

If the error message appears repeatedly, please contact the place of purc hase or our hotline/help desk.

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nn Stuck key

Ê Make sure that no key is press ed.

If the error message appears repeatedly, please contact the place of purc hase or our hotline/help desk.

Operating system not found

Ê Check in the BIOS Setup whether your hard disk has been s et correctly. Ê Make sure that the operating system is installed on the corresponding drive.

Press <F1> to resume, <F2> to SETUP. This error message appears i f an error occurs during the self -test before starti ng t he operating

system.

Ê Press the [F1] function key t o start the operating system. Ê Enter the BIOS Setup programme by pressing [F2].

Previous boot incomplete - Default configuration used

Due to an error during the previous system boot, default values were used for certain set tings. Check the BIOS Setup and the settings.

Ê Press the [F1] function key when prom pt ed to do so.

Real Time clock error

Ê Contact your sales outlet or our hotl i ne/help desk.

nnnnK Shadow RAM failed at offset: xxxx Failing Bits: zzzz

Ê Contact your sales outlet or our hotl i ne/help desk.

System battery is dead - Replace and run SETUP

Ê Contact your sales outlet or our hotl i ne/help desk.

System cache error - Cache disabled

Ê Contact your sales outlet or our hotl i ne/help desk.

nnnnK System RAM failed at offset: xxxx Failing Bits: zzzz

If the error message appears repeatedly, please contact the place of purc hase or our hotline/help desk.

System timer error

Ê Contact your sales outlet or our hotl i ne/help desk.

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Memory expansion

Depending on the upgrade level, your notebook is equipped with a 128MB, 256MB or 512MB memory module.

The notebook must be switched off when installing/removing the memory modules , it

must not be in Suspend mode. Use only memory ex pansions which have been released for your notebook (128, 256, or

512 Mbyte modules, P C 266 DDR SO DIMM, 200 pin JEDEC). Never use force when installing or remov i ng memory modules. Make sure that forei gn obj ects do not fall int o t he memory module compartment.

Installing/re movi ng memory

During installation, note that the first slot is ass i gned at the factory and is t herefore not available. The second slot is free and can be used for upgrading.

Ê Switch the notebook off. Ê Close the LCD screen so that it locks into place. Ê Unplug the power adapter from the mains outlet. Ê Disconnect all cables connec ted to the notebook. Ê Turn the notebook over. Ê Place the notebook on a flat surfac e. Ê Remove the battery (see "Removing t he bat tery").

Removing cover

Ê Remove the screw (1).

Ê Open the cover. Ê Pull off the cover.

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Memory expansion

Removing a memory module

Installing a memory module

Ê Carefully push the two mounting clips

outwards (1).

The memory module will flap upward (2).

Ê Pull the memory module out of its slot in the

direction of the arrow (3).

Ê Insert the memory module with the contacts

and the recess (a) fac i ng the slot (1).

Ê Carefully push the memory module

downwards until you feel i t latch into place (2).

Testing memory modules after the installation

Ê Switch the notebook on and check whether the changed memory size i s detected.

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Technical data

Notebook

Processor: Athlon XP from 1400+ Main memory (SO DIM M 3.3 V): Maximum 1 Gbyte PC 266 DDR So DIMM

2 slots for 128, 256 or 512 M byte modules JEDEC 200-pin; of t hese one slot is avail abl e for upgrading the memory.

Possible drives:

Floppy Disk Drive

•

• Hard disk drive

• Optical drive

Electrical data

Regulations compli ed wi th:

Maximum power draw:

(notebook on with battery charging)

LCD display panel

Display diagonal:

CE, Energy Star 70/75/80 W

14.1-inch XGA TFT

•

• 15-inch XGA TFT

• 15-inch SXGA+TFT

Graphics

Chip: Radeon IGP 320M Video memory: 8 Mbyte up to 128 Mbyt e (dependi ng on available main

memory)

Supported resolutions on external monitor:

Colour depth:

1600x1200

32 bit

Audio Sound: Realtek ALC 2002 (AC’97)

Input devices

Keyboard: 85/86 keys Touchpad: 2 key s, 1 scroll

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Technical data

Slots PC Card slots (CardBus/ PCMCIA): PCMCIA 2 x Type II or 1 x Type III

Ports

• PS/2 port: 6-pin mini DIN female connect or

• Parallel port: 25-pin female connector, bi-directional, ECP

capable

• Monitor port: 15-pin female connector

• Serial port: 9-pin plug

• Microphone jack: connector, mono

• Video port: 7-pin mini DIN female c onnector

• USB (Universal Serial Bus) triple

• LAN connector: Female connector, RJ -45

• Modem port: Female connector, RJ-11

• IEEE1394 connect i on S400, 4-pin

• Kensington Lock

Environmental conditions

Environment class 7K1 DIN IEC 721 Environment class 7M2 DIN IEC 721

Temperature:

•

Operating (7K1) 5 °C .... 35 °C

• Transport (2K2) -15 °C .... 60 °C

Dimensions Width/depth/height: 322 mm/272 mm/35.3/ 38 m m

Weight (depending on configurati on): approx. 3,2 kg

Battery

Charging time (when not in operation): approx. 3 hours Operating time depending on applic ations: approx. 2 to 3 hours

Power adapter

Primary

•

Rated voltage: 100 V to 240 V (automatic)

• Frequency: 50 Hz to 60 Hz (automati c)

• Max. rated current: 1,5 A

Secondary

•

Rated voltage: 19 V

• Max. rated current: 3,7 A / 3,95 A

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Index

56k modem 37

Acoustic warni ngs 55 Alt Gr key 18 Anti-theft prot ection 40 Audio

adjusting the volum e 36

ports 36, 47 Audio devices, connecting 47, 48 AutoPlay function 33

Backtab 22 Battery 15

charging 26

disposal 6

installing 27

learning cycle 28

lifetime 26

lock 15

maintenance 26

monitoring the charging level 27

removing 27

self-discharge 6, 26

storing 6, 26

technical data 62 Battery charge metre 27 Battery charging l evel, monitoring 27 Battery indicator 17 Beep, error message 55 BIOS password protec tion 39 BIOS Setup 49

exiting 50

operating 50

password protection 41

settings 49

starting 49 Blank 31 Board, note 4

CardBus, see PC card CD blank 31 CD/DVD

AutoPlay function 33

emergency removal 32

inserting 31

removing 31

working with 31 CD-R 30

CD-ROM 30 CD-RW 30 CE marking 6 Charging capacity, battery 26 Cleaning 8 Closed cover switch 13, 24 Combo drive 30

AutoPlay function 33 Configuration, BIOS S etup 49 Content type, CD/DVD 33 Contents of deliv ery 9 Copyright-protected technology 5 Cursor keys 18

Damage during transport 9 Data, technical 61 Date, not correct 51 Date/Time incorrect 51 DC IN jack 15 Devices

connecting 45

disconnecting 45 Display, difficult to read 52 Disposal 6 DVD 30

regional codes 33 DVD blank 31 DVD film

picture frozen 55

regional codes 33 DVD video 30 DVD+RW 30 DVD+RW drive 31

AutoPlay function 33 DVD-ROM 30 DVD-RW 30

Easy Buttons 13, 23 Electrical dat a 61 E-Mail Easy Button 23 Emergency removal, CD/DVD 32 Energy consumpti on 29 Energy saving 5 Energy saving func tions 5, 29 Energy Star 5 Enter key 18 Error correction 51

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Index

Error message

acoustic 55

on the screen 56 ESD 4 Ethernet LAN 38 External devices, connecting 45 External keyboard, connecting 46 External monitor

connecting 46

no screen display 53

remains blank 52

screen display drifts 53

selecting the display 21, 25

synchronising t he di splay 21, 25 External PS/2 m ouse, connecting 46

FireWire devices, connecting 48 FireWire port 15, 45 First time swit ching on 10 Floppy disk

cannot write 54

inserting 34

removing 34

working with 34

write-protection 35 Floppy disk drive 13, 14, 34

indicator 17 Floppy disk indic at or 17 Front, view 14 Function keys 19

Halt an operation 22 Hard disk 15, 29

restoring the content s 51 Hard disk indicat or 17 Hardware, configuring 49 Headphone port 14, 45 Hole for manual ejection 14

Key

Backspace 18 Caps Lock 18 cursor control keys 18 Fn key 18 Return 18 Shift 18

Tab key 18 Key combination 21 Keyboard 13, 18

activating number function 22

activating numeri c keypad 22

cleaning 8

connecting 46 Keyboard port 14, 45

LAN module 38 LAN port 14, 38, 45 LCD display panel release 13 LCD screen 13

cleaning 8

increasing the brightness 21, 25

is blank 52

is difficul t to read 52

notes 25

reducing the brightness 21, 25

remains blank 52

selecting the display 21, 25

setting the Desk top Area 25

setting the font size 25

settings 25

synchronising t he di splay 21, 25

too bright 52 Left-hand side, view 14 Letter keys 18 Lifetime, battery 26 Location, selec t i ng the 9 Lock for battery lock 15 Loudspeaker 13, 36

IEEE 1394 port, see FireWire port Important notes 3 Indicators 16

Caps Lock 17 Num Lock 17 Scroll 17

Internet Easy Button 23

Kensington Lock 15, 39

applying 40

Kensington MicroS aver 40

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Main Memory, ext ension 59 Manual removal, CD 32 Manufacturer, notes 5 Memory cover 15 Memory expansion 59

installing 60

removing 60

testing 60 Memory module

installing 60

removing 60

testing 60

Index

Menu key/Windows 19 Microphone 13, 36 Microphone jack 14, 45 Mobile operation 7 Modem 37

connecting 37 Modem port 14, 45 Monitor port 15, 45 Monitor settings 25 Mouse

does not work 54

no mouse pointer 54 Mouse port 14, 45

Notational conventi ons 2 Notebook

not starting 53

operating 13

setting up 9

stops working 54

switching off 11

switching on 11

switching on for the first time 10 Notes, important 3 Numeric keypad 20

ON/OFF switch 13

switching off 11

switching on 11 ON/OFF switch, Wireless LAN 13 Open notebook, view 13 Opening

Windows Explorer 22 Opening dialog box

Find 22

Run 22

System properties 22 Operating system, restoring 51 Operation, preparing for 10 Optical data storage m edi a

handling 31

overview 30 Optical drive 14, 30

AutoPlay function 33

Packing material 9 Parallel port 15, 45 Password protecti on

BIOS Setup 39

Hard disk 40

Operating system 40

Pause key 18 PC card 35

installing 35 removing 36

slot 14 PCMCIA, see PC card Peripherals, see dev i ces Picture frozen, DVD film 55 Power adapter

connecting 10

setting up 9

technical data 62 Power-on indicator 17 Preparing for use 9 Printer

connecting 46

does not print 55 PS/2 mouse, c onnecting 46 PS/2 port 14, 45

Rear, view 15 Recycling 6 Reflection 52 Regional codes 33 Release for opening 14 Right-hand side, view 14

S Video Out sock et 15, 45 Safety 3 Screen brightness

decreasing 21, 25

increasing 21, 25 Screen lock 14 Scroll indicat or 17 Security functions 39

overview 39

survey 40 Select monitor 21, 25 Self-discharge, bat tery 6, 26 Serial port 15, 45 Setting font si ze under Windows 25 Setting pointer speed 25 Setting resolution under Windows 25 Setup, see BIOS Setup Shift key 18 Signs and symbols 2 Start key/Wi ndows 19 Status indicators 13, 14, 16 Storage, battery 6 Summer time 51 Survey, security functions 40 S-Video Out 48

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Index

Storage, battery 6 Summer time 51 Survey, security functions 40 S-Video Out 48 Switching on

NumLK 22

PadLK 22 System configuration 49 System settings, BIOS Setup 49

Technical data 61 Time

daylight savings 51

not correct 51 Tips 51 Touchpad 13, 23

cleaning 8

dragging items 24

executing commands 24

moving the pointer 24

scrolling 24

selecting item s 24 Touchpad buttons 13, 23 Transport 7 Travel preparations 7 Trouble, correction 51

Troubleshooting 51 TV set, connect i ng 48

Underside, view 15 USB devices

connecting 47 software 47

USB port 15, 45, 47

VGA port, see moni t or port Video units, connecting 48 View

front 14 left-hand side 14 open notebook 13 rear 15 right-hand side 14 underside 15

Windows logo keys 19 Windows XP 29 Wireless LAN, ON/OFF switch 13 Write protection, floppy disk 35

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