Fujitsu Siemens Computers AMILO Si 2636, AMILO Si Series Easy Manual

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EasyGuide
AMILO Si Series
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on the "Drivers & Utilities" CD/DVD or on our website.
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Published by Fujitsu Siemens Computers G mbH
Edition 1, October 2007
Order no.: 10600903218
Order no.: 440N00563
AMILO Si Series
Innovative technology... 1 Ports and controls
3
Important notes
5
Using your notebook for the rst time
9
Working with the notebook 12 Security fun
ctions
41
Connecting external devices 44 Removing and installing components
during ser
vicing
53
Settings in BIOS Setup Utility
59
Troubleshooting and tips
61
Techni
cal data
66
Manufacturer’s notes
68
Index
70
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Contents
Contents
Innovativetechnology... ................................................................ 1
Areyou missing information? ............................................................ 1
Notational conventions .................................................................. 2
Ports andcontrols ..................................................................... 3
Importantnotes ........................................................................ 5
Safety information ....................................................................... 5
Energy saving .......................................................................... 5
Energy saving under Windows ....................................................... 5
Informationsources ..................................................................... 6
Travelling withyour notebook ............................................................ 7
Before youtravel ................................................................... 7
Transporting the Notebook . . . ....................................................... 7
Cleaning the Notebook .................................................................. 8
Using your no teb oo
kforthersttime ..................................................
9
Unpacking and che
cking your notebook ...................................................
9
Selecting the loc
ation ...................................................................
10
Connecting the po
weradapter ...........................................................
10
Switching the no
tebook on for the rsttime ................................................
11
Workingwith thenotebook ............................................................ 12
Switching on the Notebook . . . ........................................................... 12
Switching off the Notebook . . . ........................................................... 13
Status indicators ........................................................................ 14
Keyboard ............................................................................... 16
Virtualnumerickeypad .............................................................. 18
Key combinations ................................................................... 18
Country and keyboard settings ....................................................... 20
Media Player Buttons ................................................................... 20
Touchpadand touchpad buttons .......................................................... 21
Using touchpad buttons .............................................................. 21
LCDscreen ............................................................................ 23
Informationon theLCD screen ....................................................... 23
Screen settings ..................................................................... 24
Webcam ............................................................................... 25
Battery ................................................................................. 26
Charging, caring for andmaintaining thebattery ....................................... 26
Removing andinstalling thebattery ................................................... 27
Using thepower-management features ................................................... 28
Hard disk ............................................................................... 29
ExpressCards .......................................................................... 30
Inserting the ExpressCard ........................................................... 30
Removing the ExpressCard ......................................................... 31
Memory cards .......................................................................... 32
Inserting the memory card ........................................................... 32
Removing the memorycard .......................................................... 32
CD/DVD ............................................................................... 33
CD/DVD datastoragemedia(certaindevicesonly) ..................................... 33
Handling CD/DVDs .................................................................. 34
CD/DVD drives (device-dependent) ................................................... 35
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Inserting orremoving aCD/DVD ...................................................... 36
Regional codes for DVD lmsand DVD players ........................................ 37
Adjusting the AutoPlay function ofyour CD/DVD drive .................................. 37
Microphone and loudspeakers . . . ........................................................ 38
Volume: adjusting ................................................................... 38
Ethernet and LAN ....................................................................... 39
Wireless components (wireless LAN/Bluetooth) . . . ......................................... 40
Switching the wireless LAN/Bluetooth moduleon and off ............................... 40
Securityfunctions ..................................................................... 41
Brief overview ofsecurityfunctions ....................................................... 41
Using Kensington Lock .................................................................. 41
Conguring password protection inBIOS Setup Utility ...................................... 42
Protecting BIOS Setup Utility (supervisor and user password) . .......................... 42
Password protection of operating system .............................................. 43
Connectingexternaldevices ........................................................... 44
Ports ................................................................................... 45
Connecting an external monitor . . ........................................................ 46
Setting therefreshratefor your external monitor ...................................... 47
Connecting USB devices (USB ports with charging function) . . .............................. 48
eSATA/USB combination port ............................................................ 49
Connecting FireW ire devices . ............................................................ 50
Connecting exte rnal audio devices . . . . . . ................................................. 50
HDMIport .......................................................................... 50
Microphone port / Line In ............................................................ 51
Headphones/SPDIF port (loudspeaker port / line out) . .................................. 51
Removing and insta lling components during servicing . .. .............................. 53
Notes on installing and removing boards and components .................................. 53
Removing andinstalling thebattery ....................................................... 53
Removing andinstalling theharddisk .................................................... 54
Removing thehard disk .............................................................. 54
Installing the hard disk ............................................................... 55
Memory: expansion ..................................................................... 56
Installing and removing the memory expansion . . . . . . .................................. 56
Settings in BIOS Setup Utility . ......................................................... 59
Starting the BIOSSetup Utility ........................................................... 59
Operating BIOS SetupUtility ............................................................. 59
Exiting BIOS SetupUtility ................................................................ 60
Save Changes and Exit – Save the settings and exit the BIOS Setup Utility . . . ........... 60
Discard Changes & Exit– Discard changes and exit the B IO S Setup Utility ............... 60
GetDefaultValues– Transferring standard entries ..................................... 60
Load Previous Values – Discard Changes without exiting the BIOS Setup Utility . . . . . . .... 60
Save Changes – Saving the settings . ................................................. 60
Troubleshootingand tips .............................................................. 61
Restoring installed software .............................................................. 61
Restoring the operating system, drivers, manuals and sp ecial software . . . ............... 62
Thenotebook’s date ortime is incorrect ................................................... 62
Thenotebook’s LCDscreenremainsblank ................................................ 62
The LCD screen is difcult toread ........................................................ 62
Theexternalmonitorremainsblank ...................................................... 63
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Theexternalmonitorisblank or theimage is unstable ..................................... 63
The notebook cannot be started . . . ....................................................... 64
The notebook stops working . . ........................................................... 64
The printer does not p rint . . . . . ........................................................... 65
The radio connection to a network does not work . . ........................................ 65
Technicaldata ......................................................................... 66
Notebook . . ............................................................................. 67
Battery ................................................................................. 67
Mains adap ter .......................................................................... 67
Manufacturer’snotes .................................................................. 68
Disposal andrecycling .................................................................. 68
Declarationsof Conformity ............................................................... 68
Copyright-protected technology .......................................................... 68
CEmarking ............................................................................ 69
Index .................................................................................. 70
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Innovative technology...
Innovative technology...
and ergonomic design make your AMILO a reliable, convenient notebook.
Your notebook is available in seve ral different versions. Most of the sections in this manual apply to all models – any differences are indicated separately. Some of the illustrations and features in this manual may differ from your model and are for guidance only. The "optional" components d escribed in this manual are only available for certain models and must be selected at the time of purchase. At the time this manual is printed it is not possible to say w hether the "model-specic" components and functions described in this manual will be available for your own particular model.
If you have purchased a notebook with a Microsoft Windows operating system, this will be pre-installed and optimally congured for you. The notebook is ready to use w hen you switch it on for the rst time.
Your notebook features the very latest technology so that you get the best performance from your computing experience. Depending on which model you own, you ha ve access to:
up to 2 or 4 GB of main memory (RAM). Please contact our Technical Support for information on released memory modules.
a digital HDMI output connection in order to connect an external digital monitor
a CD/DVD burner for watching DVD movies or recording your own C Ds and DVDs
several US B ports for easy expansion with webcams, game pads, printers and more. All USB ports are connections with a charging function, i.e. they can be used to charge a connected USB device even when the n otebook is switched off.
an eSATA/USB combination connection in order to connect an external SATA hard disk or another USB device (USB with charging function).
an integral webcam to take photos or to video chat
internal LAN or wireless LAN for Internet access
an ExpressCard slot for operating an ExpressCard (type 34/54)
a memory card slot for transferring digital photos, music and videos quickly onto your notebook
two onboard microphones for voice recording or Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP)
an integrated audio controller and two stereo loudspeakers for your audio enjoyment
With the user-friendly "BIOS Setup Utility" you can control your notebook’s hardware and protect your system better against unauthorised access by using the p owerful password properties.
This operating manual tells you how to put your AMILO into operation, and how to operate it in daily use.
Are you missing information?
An overview with further information about your notebook can be found in
"
Information sources", Page 6.
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Innovative technology...
Notational conventions
Pay p articular attention to text marked with this symbol. Failure to observe this warning will endanger your life, will damage the device or lead to loss of dat a. The warranty will be invalidated if you cause defects in the device through failure to take notice of this warning
indicates important informat
ion that is required to use the device properly.
indicates an activity that mu st be pe rformed in the order sho wn
indicates a result
This style
ags data entered using the keyboard in a program dialog or command line, e.g. your password (Name123) or a command to launch a program (start.exe)
This style
refers to information displayed by a program on the screen, e.g.:
Installation is completed
This style
is for
terms and texts in a s oftwar
e user interface, e.g.: Click Save.
names of programs or les, e.g. Windows or setup.exe.
"This style"
is for
cross-references to anot her section, e.g. "Safety information"
cross-references to an external source , e.g . a web addre ss: For more information, go to "
www.fujitsu-siemens.com"
indicates names of CDs and DVDs as well as names and titles of other materials, e.g .: "CD/DVD Drivers & Utilities" or "Safety" manual
Abc
refers to a key on the keyboard, e.g.:
F10
This style
ags concepts and text tha t are emphasised or highlighted, e.g.: Do not switch o ff device
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Ports and controls
Ports and controls
MemorycardslotUSBportKensingtonLockDigitalHDMI portDCINjackLANportMicrophoneWebcamNotebookON/OFFswitchTouch padTouchpadbuttonsStatusindicatorsON/OFFswitch,wirelessLANCD/DVDdriveExpressCardslotHeadphonespo rtMicrophoneportLoudspeakerHarddiskservicecompartmentBatteryreleaselatchBatteryMemoryservicecompartmenteSATA/USBcombinationport
This chapter presents the individual hardware components of your notebook. It gives an overview of the displays and connections on the noteboo k. Please familiarise yourself with these components before you start to work with your notebook.
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4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
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1 = Internal microphones 2 = Webcam 3 = WebCam ON/OFF switch 4 = Touchpad 5 = Touchpad buttons 6 = Media Player Buttons 7 = Memory card slot 8 = FireWire port 9 = Headphones/SPDIF port 10 = Microphone port/Line In 11 = Status indicators
12 = ExpressCard slot 13 = USB ports with charging function 14 = LAN port 15 = Kensin gton Lock 16 = Note book ON/OFF switch 17 = Status indicators 18 = CD /DVD drive eject button 19 = CD /DVD drive 20 = Rad io components ON/OFF switch 21 = eSATA/USB combination port (U
SB
with charg ing function
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Ports and controls
22 = Digital HDMI port 23=DCINjack 24 = Memo ry service compartment 25 = Battery release latch
26 = B attery 27 = B attery release button 28 = Hard disk service compartment
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Important notes
Important notes
ImportantnotesNotes
Here you will nd essential safety information regarding your notebook. The other notes provide helpful information on your notebook.
Safety information
SafetyinformationNotes
Please note the safety informati
on provided in the "Safety" manual
and in the safety notes below.
Observe the sections in the manua
l marked with the symbol on the left.
When connecting and disconnecti
ng cables, observe the relevant
notes in this operating manual.
Read the information on the ambi
ent conditions in "
Technical data", Page 66 and
the chapter "
Using your notebo
ok for the rst time", Page 9 before preparing
your notebook for use and switc
hing it on for the rst time.
When cleaning the device, plea
se observe the relevant notes in
"
Cleaning the Notebook", Page
8.
If you have a notebook with a wir
eless component, you must also observe the additional
safety precautions for device
s with wireless components in the "Safety" manual.
Please refer to the notes in the c
hapter "
Removing and insta lling
components during ser vicing
", Page 53.
This notebook complies with the relevant safety regulations for data processing equipment. If you have questions about using y our notebook in a particular area, please contact your sales outlet or our Hotline/Help Desk.
Energy saving
NotesEnergyEnergysaving
Switch the notebook off when it is not in use. Sw itch off external, connected devices if you are not using them. If you use the energy saving functions, the noteboo k uses less energy. You will then be able to work for longer before having to recharge the battery.
Energy efciency is increased and the enviro nmental impact is reduced. You save money while protecting the environment.
Energy saving und er Windows
Make use of the power managemen t features (see ""Using the power-management features",
Page 28").
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Important notes
Information sources
Information sources
This manual contains more detailed instructions and technical information for your notebook. Manuals a vailable only as PDF les can be printed out if you connect a printer to your notebook.
Information source Ty pe of information Where?
Quick Start Guide (printed) Poster with information about
getting started
Accessories kit
"Safety" manual (printed and/or PDF le)
Safety information Accessories kit and/or on your
notebook
"Recovery Process" manual (printed and/or PD F le)
Information on restoring the operating system, drivers, manuals and special software
Accessories kit, on your notebook or on our website at
"
www.fujitsu-siemens.com/ support/"
"EasyGuide" manual (PDF le)
Detailed instructions for startup, operation and technical i nformation
"Warranty" manual (PDF le)
General guarantee conditions
Information les (e.g. *.T
XT,
*.DOC, *.CHM, *.HLP)
Information on utilities a
nd
programs
The manuals are located on you
r
notebook under Startsymbo
l – Manual
or in some cases, updated v
ersions
can be found on our website
at:
"
www.fujitsu-siemens.c
om/support/".
information les (e.g. *.TXT, *.DOC, *.CHM, *.HLP)
Information about the operating system, the WebCam and Bluetooth
In the software for these applications
Information les (e.g. *.TXT, *.DOC, *.CHM, *.HLP)or
Windows Vista Help [F1].
Information on Wireless LAN In the Wireless LAN router software /
application from your Internet provider or Windows Vista Help [F1].
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Travelling with your notebook
MobileoperationNotesTransportationNotebook
Please ob serve the points listed below when travelling with your notebook.
Before you travel
Back up important data stored on your hard disk.
NotebookT rav el,notebook
Switch off the radio component for data security reasons. With data traffic via a wireless
connection, it is also possible for unauthorised third parties to receive data.
Information on activating data encryption is provided in the documentation for your radio component.
If you wish to use your notebook during a flight, rst check with the ight
attendants if it is OK to do so.
When travelling in other countries
If you are travelling a broad, check that the mains adapter can be operated with the
local m ains voltage. If this is not the case, obtain the appropriate mains adapter for your notebook. Do not use any other voltage converter!
Check whether the local power supply and the specifications of the power cable are
compatible. If this is not the case , buy a power cable that matches the local conditions. D o not use a connection adapter f or electrical devices to connect the notebook.
Enquire with the corresponding government office of the country you will be
travelling in as to whether you may operate the radio component integrat ed in your notebook there (see also "
CE marking", Page 69).
If you are planning to use a modem, please be aware that it may not necessarily be compatible
with the local telephone system. This may result in poor performance, or the modem may not work at all. You may require a country-specic telephone adapter (available as an optional accesso ry).
Transpo rting the Notebook
A placeholder must occupy the ExpressCard slot. This will prevent any foreign bodies from entering the notebook via the slot.
Protect the notebook from seve
re sho cks and extreme temperatures
(e.g. direct sunlight in a car
).
Remove all disks (e.g. CD, DVD) from the drives.
Trans
portation
Noteb
ook
Switch the notebook off.Unplug the mains adapter and all external devices from the power socket.Disconnect the mains ad apter cable and the data cables for all external devices.Close the LCD screen so that it locks into place.To protect against damaging jolts and bumps, use a notebook carrying
case to transport your notebook.
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Cleaning the Notebook
Do not clean any interior parts yourself; leave this job to a service technician.
Only use cleaning products d esigned for computers. Normal household cleaners and polishes can damage the markings on the keyboard and the device, the paintwork or the notebook itself.
Ensure that no liquid enters the notebook.
The Crystal View display is very sensitive to scratching! Only clean the display surface with a very soft, slightly damp cloth.
Switch the notebook off.
CleaningNotesNotebookKeyboardTouchpadLCDscreenCrystal Viewdisplay
Unplug the mains plug of the mains ad apter from the mains socket.Remov e the battery (see "
Removing the ba
ttery", Page 27).
Wipe the casing with a dry cloth. If particularly dirty, use a cloth which has been moistened in mild domestic detergent and then carefully wrung out.
To clean the keyboard and the touchpad, you can use disinfectant wipes.
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Using your notebook for the rst time
Using your notebook for the rs
ttime
Please read the chapter entitled "Important notes", Page 5.
GettingstartedNotebookGettingstartedNotebook
Before you can use your notebook for the rst time you need to charge the battery and install the supplied softw are. The W indows operating system and drivers required are already pre-installed.
Upon delivery, the battery can be found in the battery compartment or in the accessories kit. The battery must be charged if you want to operate your notebook with the battery.
When not plugged into a mains outlet, the notebook runs on its built-in battery. You can increase the battery’s life by enabling the system’s energy saving functions.
When you use your notebook in your home or ofce, we recommend you use the mains adapter instead of the battery.
Please read the chapter entitled "
Connecting external devices", Page 44 for instructions on
how to conne ct devices such as a mouse and a printer to the n otebook.
Unpacking and checking y
our notebook
Should you discover any damage incurred during transportation, notify your local sales outlet immediately!
Unpack all the individual parts.
PackagingTransport
Check your notebook for damage incurred during transportation.
We recommend that you keep the original packaging material.
You may need the packaging in the future if you need to transport your device.
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Using your notebook for the rst time
Selecting the location
Location,selectingtheNotebookPoweradapter
Select a suitable location for the notebook before setting it up. Consider the following points when selecting a location:
Never place the notebook on a soft surface (e.g. carpeting, upholstered furniture, bed). This can block the air vents and cause damag e due to overheating.
Do not place the notebook directly on your legs for extended periods. The underside of the notebook heats up during normal operation. Extended contact with the skin can become unpleasant or even result in burns.
Place the notebook on a stable, at, non-slip surface. Please note that the rubber feet may mark certain types of surfaces.
Keep other objects 100 mm away from the notebook and its mains adapter to ensure adequate ventilation.
Never cover th e ventilation slots on the notebook or the m ains adapter.
Do not expose the notebook to extreme environmental conditions. Protect the notebook against dust, humidity and heat.
Connecting the power adapter
PreparingforoperationPoweradapter
Please refer to the instructions
in "
Safety information", Page 5.
The powe r cable supplied conforms
to the requirements of the country in which
you purchased your notebook. Mak
esurethatthepowercableisapproved
for use in the country in which y
ou intend to use it.
The mains adapter’s power cable
must only be connected to a mains socket
if the note book is connected to
the mains adapter.
Make sure that the rated current
of the mains ad apter is not higher than
that of the power system to whic
h you connect the mains adapter (see
section "Technical data", "
Ma
ins adap ter", Page 67).
1
2
3
Connect the mains adapter cable (1) to the
DC jack (DC IN) on the notebook.
Plug the power cable (2) into the
mains adapter.
Plug the power cable (3) into a mains outlet.
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Switching the notebook on for the rst time
Switchingonforthersttime
When you switch your notebook on for the rst time, the supplied software is installed and congured. Due to the fact tha t this installation procedure must not be interrupted, you s hould set aside enough time for it to be fully completed and connect the notebook to the mains outlet using the mains adapter.
During installation, the notebook must only be rebooted when you are requested to do so!
Your operating system is pre-
installed on the hard disk to facilitate the procedure
when you use your notebook for
the rst time.
Switch the notebook on (see "
S
witching on the Notebook", Page 12).
During installation, follow the on-screen instructions.
Consult the op erating syste m m
anual if anything is unclear about the requested input data.
If a Windows operating syste
m is installed on your notebook, you will nd
additional information on t
he system as well as the drivers, help programs,
updates, manuals, etc. on y
our notebook or on the "Drivers & Utilities" CD/DVD
or on our website (see "
Info
rmation sources", Page 6).
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Working with the no tebook
Working with the notebook
Notebook,operationNotebook
This chapter describes the basics for operating your notebook. Please read the chapter entitled "
Connecting external devices", Page 44 for instructions on how to connect
devices such as a mouse and a printer to the notebook.
Please refer to the notes in "Important notes", Page 5.
Switching on the Notebook
1
Fold up the LCD screen (1).
1
Press the ON/OFF switch (1) to switch
the notebook on.
The power-on indicator is lit.
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Switching off the Notebook
1
Shut down the operating system properly
(in Windows via the Start menu by clicking Start – Shut Down – Shut Down – OK).
Notebook:
If the notebook is not switched off
automatically, press the ON/OFF switch (1) for approx. ve seconds.
1
Close the LCD screen (1)
until you
feel it click and engage
.
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Working with the no tebook
Status indicators
Statusindicators
The status indicators provide information about the status of the power supply, the drives and the keyboard functions.
BT/ WLAN
Num Lock
Caps Lock
BT/ WLAN
Radio c omponents indicato r
Power-on indica
tor / pow e r-saving
mode indicator
Num Lock
Num Lock indicator Hard disk indicator
Caps Lock
Caps Lock indi
cator
Battery indicator
Touchpad indicator
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BT/ WLAN
Radio components indicator
Indicator is lit up: The radio components are switched on.
Indicator is off: The radio components are switched off.
WirelessLANindicatorBluetoothindicator
Num Lock
Num Lock indicator
Indicator is lit up: The
Num Lock
key has been pressed.
The numbers shown on the upper right of the keys in the integrated numeric keypad are enabled.
NumLockNum Lockindicator
Caps Lock
Caps Lock indicator
Indicator is lit up: The Caps Lock key has been pressed. All the characters you type will appear in upper case. In the case of overlay
keys, the character printed on the upper left of the key will appear when that key is pressed.
CapsLockindicatorCapsLock
Power-on indicator / power-saving mode in
dicator
Indicator is lit up: The notebook is switche
d on.
Indicator ashes: The notebook is in power-saving mode.
Indicator is off: The notebook is switche
doff.
Power-savingmodeindicatorPower-savingmodePower-onindicat or
Hard disk indicator
Indicator is lit up: One of the drives (e.g. hard disk, CD/DVD) is being accessed.
HarddiskindicatorIndicator
Rechargeable battery indicator
The battery charge status is shown by the rechargeable battery indicator.
Runningonmainspower:
Indicator is on: the battery is charging.
Indicator is off: The battery is fully charge
d.
Running on battery power:
Indicator is on: the battery is nearly empty.
Indicator ashes: The battery is nearly empty
and has reached a critical level.
Indicator is off: The battery has either still got capacity left and is not in a critical state, or it is completely empty.
BatterystatusindicatorBatterysymbolRechargeablebattery indicator
Touchpad indicator
Indicator is on: The touchpad is switched off.
Indicator is off: The touchpad is switched on.
Touchpa
dindicator
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