Fujitsu Siemens Computers AMILO Xa 1526, AMILO Xa Series Easy Manual

Notebook English

EasyGuide

AMILO Xa Series

Are there...

... any technical problems or other questions that you need help with?

Please contact:

• our Hotline/Help Desk (see the enclosed Help Desk List or the Internet:

"

www.fujitsu-siemens.com/helpdesk"

• Your sales partner

• Your sales office

Additional information is contained in the Help Desk list and the "Warranty" manual.

The "Warranty" manual can be found on your notebook under Start –
Manuals or on the "Drivers & Utilities" CD/DVD.

Latest information on our products, tips, updates etc. can be found on our
website at: "

www.fujitsu‑siemens.com"

This manual was produced by Xerox Global Services

Published by
Fujitsu Siemens Computers GmbH

AG 10/06

Edition1

Order No.: 10600718746

Order No.: 440 N30762

AMILO Xa Series

Innovative technology... 1
Ports and operating elements 3
Important notes 4
Using your notebook for the first time 8
Working with the notebook 11
Security functions 4

2

Connecting external devices 46
Removing and installing components during

servicing

52

Settings in BIOS Setup Utility 58
Troubleshooting and tips 60
Technical data 66
Manufacturer’s notes 68
Index 70

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Contents

Contents

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

Areyoumissing information? ............................................................ 1

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

Ports and operating elemen

ts ..........................................................

3

Importantnotes ........................................................................ 4

Safetyinformation ....................................................................... 4

Energysaving .......................................................................... 4

Informationsources ..................................................................... 5

Travelling with your notebook . ........................................................... 6

Before youtravel ................................................................... 6

TransportingtheNotebook .......................................................... 6

Cleaning the Notebook .................................................................. 7

Using your noteboo

kforthefirsttime ..................................................

8

Unpacking and chec

king your notebook ...................................................

8

Location, select

ingthe ...................................................................

9

Power adapter: co

nnecting . . . ...........................................................

9

Switching the not

ebook on for the firsttime ................................................

10

Workingwiththenotebook ............................................................ 11

Switching on the Notebook ............................................................... 11

Switching off the Notebook . . . . ........................................................... 11

Statusindicators ........................................................................ 13

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

Separate numeric keypad . ........................................................... 16

Keycombination .................................................................... 17

Country and keyboard settings ....................................................... 18

Easy Launch keys ...................................................................... 20

Touchpadandtouchpadbuttons .......................................................... 21

Using the touchpad buttons . . . ....................................................... 21

LCDscreen ............................................................................ 23

InformationontheLCDscreen ....................................................... 23

Monitor settings ..................................................................... 23

Battery ................................................................................. 25

Charging, caringforandmaintaining thebattery ........................................ 25

Removing and installingthebattery ................................................... 25

Using the power-management features ................................................... 27

ExpressCards .......................................................................... 28

ExpressCards ....................................................................... 28

InsertingtheExpressCard ............................................................ 28

Removing the ExpressCard .......................................................... 29

Memorycards .......................................................................... 30

Inserting thememorycard ............................................................... 30

Removing aMemoryCard ............................................................... 30

Harddisk ............................................................................... 30

CD/DVD ............................................................................... 31

CD/DVD datastoragemedia (certaindevicesonly) ..................................... 31

Handling CD/DVDs .................................................................. 32

CD/DVD drives (device-dependent) ................................................... 32

Insertingor removingaCD/DVD ...................................................... 33

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Removing the CD/DVD by hand (emergency removal) .................................. 34

Regional codes for DVD filmsandDVD players ........................................ 34

Adjusting AutoPlayfunctionofyourCD/DVDdrive ...................................... 34

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

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

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

Connecting notebook modem to telephone wall socket . . . .............................. 37

Wireless components(wirelessLAN/Bluetooth) ............................................ 38

Switching the wireless LAN/ Bluetooth module on and off . .............................. 38

Ethernet and LAN ....................................................................... 39

RemotecontrolforWindowsXPMediaCenterEdition (optional) ............................ 39

Remove control for multimedia applications (device-specific) ................................ 39

Removing remote control ............................................................ 40

Usingthe remote control ............................................................. 40

Securityfunctions ..................................................................... 42

Brief overview of security functions ....................................................... 42

UsingKensingtonLock .................................................................. 42

ConfiguringpasswordprotectioninBIOSSetup Utility ...................................... 43

Protecting BIOS Setup Utility (supervisor and user password) . .......................... 43

Password protection of operating system . ............................................. 44

Connectingexternaldevices ........................................................... 46

Ports ................................................................................... 47

Connecting an external monitor . . ........................................................ 47

Setting the refreshrateforyourexternal monitor ....................................... 48

USB devices: connecting ................................................................ 48

Connecting FireWire devices . ............................................................ 49

Connecting external audio devices . . . . . . ................................................. 49

Microphone port . . . . . ................................................................ 49

LineIn socket ....................................................................... 49

Headphones/SPDIF port (loudspeaker port / line out) . .................................. 50

Connecting an external device to S-Video Out ............................................. 51

ActivatingtheTV receiver ........................................................... 51

Removing and installing com ponents during servicing . . . .............................. 52

Notes on installing and removing boards and components .................................. 52

Removing and installingthebattery ....................................................... 52

Removing and installingtheharddisk ..................................................... 53

Removing theharddisk .............................................................. 53

Installingtheharddisk ............................................................... 53

Secondhard disk(certaindevicesonly) ............................................... 54

Memory: expansion . . . . . ................................................................ 55

Installing and removing the memory expansion . . . . . . .................................. 55

Settings in BIOS Setup Utility . . ........................................................ 58

Starting the BIOS SetupUtility ........................................................... 58

Usingthe BIOS Setup Utility .......................................................... 59

Exiting BIOSSetup Utility ............................................................ 59

Troubleshootingandtips .............................................................. 60

Restoring installedsoftware .............................................................. 60

Restoring the operating system, drivers, manuals and special softwa re ................... 61

Thenotebook’sdateortimeisincorrect ................................................... 61

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A beep sounds at a rate of one per second . . . . ............................................ 61

The notebook’s LCD screen remains blank . . . . ............................................ 61

The LCD screen is difficulttoread ........................................................ 61

Theexternal monitorremainsblank ....................................................... 61

Theexternal monitorisblankortheimageisunstable ...................................... 62

The notebook cannot be started . . . ....................................................... 62

The notebook stops working . . ........................................................... 63

DVD filmplayback stops ................................................................. 64

Theprinter does not print ................................................................ 65

The radio connection to a network does not work . . ........................................ 65

Technicaldata ......................................................................... 66

Notebook . . ............................................................................. 67

Battery ................................................................................. 67

Power adapter 90 W . . .................................................................. 67

Manufacturer’snotes .................................................................. 68

Disposal and recycling ................................................................... 68

DeclarationsofConformity ............................................................... 68

Copyright-protectedtechnology .......................................................... 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 several different versions. Most o f the sections in this manual
apply to all models ‑ any differences are pointed out separately. Some of the illustrations and
features in this manual may differ from your model and are for guidance only.

Your operating system (Microsoft Windows XP or Window s Vista) has already been
pre-installed and optimally configured so that you can be up and running from the
moment you switch on your AMILO for the first 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 have access to:

• up to 2 or 4 GB of main memory (RAM). Please contact our Technical Support
for information on released memory modules.

• a multi-format DVD drive with double layer support or, depending on the device,
a multi-format-DVD drive with double layer support and Label Flash for playing
back DVD films or writing CDs/DVDs

• a second hard disk (certain models only), which allows you to run your
notebook with two hard drives

• an S-Video Out socke t for connecting your notebook to your television

• a FireW ire port for connecting high speed devices such as digital camcorders

• several USB ports which provide easy expansion with webcams, game pads, printers and more

• An infrared interface (CIR = Customized InfraRed) for operating your
notebook with a remote control

• an internal modem, LAN or wireless LAN for Internet access

• an ExpressCard slot for operating an ExpressCard/34 or ExpressCard/54

• a memory card slot for transferring digital photos, music and videos quickly onto your notebook.

• an onbo ard sound card, two stereo loudspeakers, and a bass loudspeaker
(subwoofer) for your audio enjoyment

• You can even conn ect a microphone and external loudspeakers to
obtain an even better output level.

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 powerful password properties.

This operat ing manual tells you how to put your AMILO into operation, and how to operate it in daily use.

Are you missing informati

on?

An overview with further information about your notebook can be found in

"

Information sources", Page 5.

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Notational conventions

Pay particular attention to text marked with this symbo l. Failure to
observe this warning endangers your life, destroys the device, or
may lead to loss of data. Your warranty will b eco m e invalid if you
cause any defects to the device by failing to follo w the instructions.

indicates important informat

ion that is required to use the device

properly.

►

describes a step which must be performed.



describes a result.

This style

is used for inputs entered via the keyboard in a dialogue box or in a
command line, e.g. your password ( Name123) or a command used
to launch a program (start netscape.exe).

This style

is used for information, w

hich is output by a program onto the

screen, e.g.: Installati

on is complete.

This style

identifies

• Terms and text in a software interface, e.g.: Click on Save .

• Names of programs or files, e.g. Windows XP or netscape.exe.

"This style"

identifies

• Cross-references to a different section, e.g. "Safety information".

• Cross-references to an external source, e.g. an Internet address:
For more information please go to " www.fujitsu-siemens.com".

• Names of hard drives, CDs, DVDs and descriptions or titles
of other materials, e.g.: "CD Drivers & Utilities" or the Safety
manual.

Abc

indicates a key on the keyboard, e.g.:

F10

This style

is used for terms or text which need to be particularly empha sised,

e.g.: Do not turn off the computer.

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Ports and operating elements

Ports and operating elements

Ports and operating elementsModem portLCD screenMonitor portS-Video outs ock etBuilt-in loudspeakersLoudspeaker portBluetoothportWireless LANKensingtonL ockLAN portMemorycard slotFireW ire portUSB portExpressCardslo tBatteryBatteryreleaseSIM cardHard diskTouchpadbuttonsTo uchp adNotebookON/OFF switchEasy Launch keysInfrared inte rfaceCD/DVD driveHeadphoneportMicrophone portLine inLine outSPDIF portDCIN jack

This chapter presents the individual hardw are components of y our notebook. It provides
an overview of the notebook’s displays and ports. Please familiarise yourself with these
components before you start to work with your notebook.

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6

9

1

2

3

5

4

22

21

20

25

26

27

19

30

29

28

31

24

23

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7

8

18

13

11

10

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16

17

12

1 = USB port
2 = FireWi re port
3 = LAN port
4 = USB ports
5 = ExpressCard slot
6 = Built-in loudspeakers
7 = ON/OFF switch of the Notebook
8 = Easy Launch keys
9 = Status indicators
10 = Memory card slot
11 = Volume control
12 = Touchpad
13 = Headphones/SPDIF port (loudspeaker

port / line out)
14 = Microphone port
15 = Line in

16 = CIR interface
17 = O n/O ff switch for wireless LAN, Bluetooth
18 = Touchpad buttons
19 = Bass lou dspe ake r (sub woofer)
20 = C D/DVD drive
21 = M odem port
22 = Kensington Lock
23 = Service compartment (hard disk(s))
24 = S ervice compartment (memory)
25 = S -Video out socket
26 = DVI-I monitor port
27=DCINjack
28 = Battery release
29 = Battery
30 = Battery release

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Important notes

Important notes

Important notesNotes

Here you will find 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" m anual

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 first time", Page 8 before preparing

your notebook for use and switc

hing it on for the first time.

When cleaning the device, plea

se observe the relevant notes in

"

Cleaning the Notebook", Page

7.

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.

This notebook complies with the relevant safety regulations for data processing
equipment. If you have questions about using your notebook in a part icular area,
please contact your sales outlet or our Hotline/Help Desk.

Energy saving

NotesEnergyEnergysaving

Switch the notebook off when it is not in use.

Make use of the device’s energy saving functions (see "

Working with the notebook ", Page

11). The notebook uses less energy when the available energy saving functions are used. You

will then b e able to work for longer before ha ving to recharge the battery.

Energy saving under Windows

Energy

If a monitor with energy saving features is connected t o your notebook, you can use the

Screen Saver tab to activate the energy saving features of the monitor. Select a s creen saver
via Start – Control Panel – Appearance and Themes – Display – Screen Saver.

Further energy saving functions can be activated under Start – Co ntrol Panel –
Performance and Maintenance – Power Options.

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Information sources

Information so urces

Detailed instructions and technical information for your notebook are contained in this
"EasyGuide" manual. The manuals are only available as PDF files. If you connect a
printer to your notebook, you can print out the manuals.

Information source Type of information Where?

Quick Start Guide (printed) Poster with information abo ut

getting started

Accessories kit

"Safety" manual (printed and/or
PDF file)

Safety information Accessories kit and/or on your

notebook

"EasyGuide" manual (PDF file) Detailed instructions for

startup, operation and techn

ical

information

"Wireless LAN" manual (PD F
file)

Detailed instructions for using
wireless LAN and technical
information

"Warranty" manual (PDF file) General guarantee conditions

information files (e.g. *.T

XT,

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

Information on utilities a

nd

programmes

"Recovery Process" manual
(PDF file)

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

The manuals are located on

your notebook under Start –

Manuals. Alternatively, you

can also download the latest
versions from "www.fujitsu
siemens.com/support/".

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

Information about the operating
system and about Bluetooth

In the software for these
applications

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Important notes

Travelling with your notebook

Mobile operationNotesTra nsportNotebook

Please observe the points listed below when travelling with y our notebook.

Before you travel

► Back up important data stored on your hard disk.

NotebookTravel,noteboo k

► Switch off the radio component for data security reasons. With data traffic via a wireless

connection, it is also possible for una uthorised third parties to receive dat a.

Information on activating data encryption is provided in the documen­tation for your radio compon ent.

► If you wish to use your notebook during a flight, first check with the flight

attendants if it is OK to do so.

When travelling in other countries

► If you are travelling abroad, check that the mains adapter c an be operated with the

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

► Check whether the local 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. Do not use
a connection adapter for electrical devices to connect the notebook.

► Enquire with the corresponding g overnment office of the country you will be

travelling in as to whether you may operate the radio component integrated in your
notebook there (see also "

CE marking", Page 69).

► If you are planning to use a modem, please be aware that it may not necessarily be compat ible

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

Transporting the Notebook

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

TransportNotebook

► Switch the notebook off.
► Unplug the m ains adapter and all external devices from the power socket.
► Disconnect the mains adapter cab

le 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.

► Protect the notebook from severe shocks and extreme temperatures (e.g. direct sunlight in a car).

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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 designed for computers. Normal household
cleaners and polishes can damage the markings on th e keyboard and the
device, the p aintwork or the notebook itself.

Ensure that no liquid enters the noteb ook.

The Crystal View display is very sensitive to scratching! O nly clean the
display surface with a very soft, slightly damp cloth.

► Switch the notebook off.

CleaningNotesNotebookKeyboardTouchpadLCD screenC rystal View display

► Unplug the mains plug of the mains adapter from the mains socket.
► Remove the battery (see "

Removing the ba

ttery", Pag e 26).



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 t ouch pad, you can u se disinfectant wipes.

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Using your notebook for the first time

Using your notebook for the firs

ttime

Please read the chapter entitled "Important notes" , Page 4.

Getting start edNotebookGetting s tartedNotebook

Before you can use your notebook for the first time you need to charge the battery and install the
supplied software. The Windows operating system and drivers required are already pre-installed.

Upon delivery, the battery can be found in the battery co mpartment or in the accessories kit. The
battery must be charged if you want to operate your notebook w ith 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 you r home or office, we recommend you use
the mains adapter instead of the battery.

Please read the chapter entitled "

Connecting external devices", Page 46 for i nstr uc tions on

how to connect devices such as a m o use and a printer to the notebook.

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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Location, selecting the

Location, selecting theNotebookPoweradapter

Select a suitable location for the notebook before setting it up. C onsider
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 overheating and damage.

• Do not place the notebook on your legs for a long period of time. The underside
of the notebook heats up during normal operation. Prolonged contact with
the skin can become unpleasant or may even cause burns.

• Place the notebook on a s table, flat, nonslippery surface. Please note that
the rubber feet may mark certain types of surfaces.

• Keep other objects 100 mm away from the notebook and its mains
adapter to ensure adequate ventilation.

• Never cover the ventilation slots of the notebook or the mains adapter.

• Do not expose the note book to extreme environmental conditions. Protect
the notebook against du st, humidity and heat.

Power adapter: connecting

Preparing for operationPoweradapter

Please refer to the instructions in "Safety information", Page 4.

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

The mains adapter’s power cable must o nly be connected to a mains socket
if the notebook is conne cted to the mains adapter.

Make sure that the rated curre nt of the mains adapter is not higher than that of the
power system to which you connect it (see technical data for the mains adapter).

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 m

ains outlet.

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Using your notebook for the first time

Switching the notebook on for the first t ime

Switchingon for the first time

When you switch your notebook on for the first time, the supplied software is
installed and configured. Due to the fact that this installation procedure must no t
be interrupted, you should set aside enough time for it to be fully completed and
connect the note book 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 t he hard disk to facilitate the procedure

when you use your notebook for

the first time.

► Switch the notebook on (see "

S

witching on the Notebook", Page 11).

► During installation, follow the on-screen instructions.



Consult the operating s ystem m

anual if anything is unclear about the requested input data.

If a Windows operating syste

m is installed on your notebook, you will find

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 5).

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Working with the notebook

Notebook,operationNotebook

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

Connecting external devices", Page 46 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 4.

SwitchingontheNotebook

2

1

► Slide the release button in the direction

of the arrow (1) and unfold the LCD
screen upward (2).

Notebook

1

► Press the ON/OFF switch (1) to switch

the notebook on.



The power-on indicator is lit.

Switching off th

eNotebook

1

► Shut down the operating system properly

(e. g. Windows XP by clicking Start
then Turn off Computer).

Noteb

ook

► If the no tebook is not switched off

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

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Working with the note book

1

► Close the LCD screen (1) so that

it locks into place.

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Status indicators

Statusindicators

The status indicators provide information about the status of the power supply, the drives and the
keyboard functions. These indicators are not visible when the notebook is closed.

Power indicator

Wireless LAN/ Bluetooth indicator

Battery indicator

Caps Lock indicator

Silent Mode indicator (whisper
mode)

Num Lock indicator

Drive indica

tor

Scroll Lock indicator

Touchpad indicator

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Power indicator

If the power adapter is connected:

• Indicator lights up green: The notebook is switched on.

• Indicator lights up amber: T he notebook is switched off.

• Indicator flashes: The notebook is in standby mode.
When ru nning off t he battery:

• Indicator lights up: The notebook is switched on.

• Indicator is off: The notebook is switched off.

• Indicator flashes: The notebook is either in standby mode or switched on with a
battery charge level of less than 10%.

Standby: indicatorPower indicator

Battery indicator

The charging state of the battery is shown by the battery indicator.

• Indicator lights up: The battery is charging.

• Indicator flashes: The battery cannot be charged.

• Indicator is off: The battery is empty, fully charged or the power adapter is
not connected.

Batterycharge status indicatorBatterysymbolBatteryindicator

Silent Mode indicator (whisper mode)

• Indicator lights up: The notebook is in silent mode.
The processor and the graphics are not running at full power (refer also to

the chapter on "Ea sy Launch Keys").

• Indicator is off: The processor fan is running in normal operation.
The processor and the graphics are operating at full power.

Whispermode, Easy Launch keySilentMode, Easy Launch key

Drive indicator

• Indicator lights up: One of the drives (e.g. hard disk, CD/DVD) is being
accessed.

DriveindicatorIndicator

Touchpad indicator

• Indicator lights up: The touchpad is switched off.

• Indicator is off: The touchpad is switched on.

Touchpadi

ndicator

Wireless LAN/ Bluetooth indicator

• Indicator lights up: T he wireless LAN/ Bluetooth module is switched on.

• Indicator is off: The wireless LAN/ Bluetooth

module is switched off.

WirelessLAN indicator

Caps Lock indicator

• Indicator lights up: The Caps Lock key has been pressed.
All the characters you type appear in upper case. In the case of overlay keys, the

character printed on the upper left of the key appears when that key is pressed.

CapsLo

ckindicat or

CapsLo

ck

Num Lock indicator

• Indicator lights up: The

Num Lock

key has been pressed.

The numbers on the upper right on keys in the integrated numeric keypad are
enabled.

NumLockNumLockindicator

Scroll Lock indicator

• Indicator lights up: The

Scroll Lock

key has been pressed.

The effect this key has varies from programme to programme.

ScrollLock :Scroll Lock indicatorScroll

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Keyboard

KeyboardNumerickeypadNumeric keypadButtons

The keyboard of your notebo ok is subject to continuous wear due to normal use.
The keyboard markings are subjected to particularly high loads. The keyboard
markings can wear off in the course of using the notebook.

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

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

The figure below show s how to access the different characters on keys with overlaid
functions. The example applies when the Caps Lock indicator is not lit.

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Illustration (general example showing a German keyboard layout)

Backspace key

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

BackspaceBackspace

Tab key

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

Tab key

Enter key (return)

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

Ente

rkey

ReturnEnterLine

feed

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Caps Lock key

The Caps Lock key activates u ppercase mode (CapsLK indicator lit).
The Caps Lock function causes all the characters you type to appea r in
uppercase. In the case of overlay keys, the character printed on the upper
left of the key appears when that key is pressed. To cancel the Caps Lock
function, simply press the Caps Lock key again.

ShiftkeyCaps Lock

Shift key

The Shift key causes uppercase ch

aracters to appear. In the case of overlay

keys, the character printed on th

e upper left of the key appears when that

keyispressed.

ShiftkeyShift

Fn button

The

Fn

key enables the sp ecial functio

ns indicated on overlay keys (see

"

Key combination", Page 17).

The keyboard of your notebook has a s

eparate numeric keypad on the

right-hand side.

Illustration (example of German k

eyboard layout)

If the external keyboard does not f

eature a

Fn

key, you can simultaneously

press the

Ctrl

+

Alt

keys instead.

Fnkey

PgDn

PgUp

EndHome

Cursor keys

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

CursorkeysCursor control keys

Break

Pause

Pause key

The

Pause

key temporarily suspends display output. Output resumes

when you press any other key.

Pausekey

Start key

The Start key opens the Windows Start menu.

Startkey

Menu key

The Menu key opens the menu for th

e selected item.

Menukey

Separate numeric keypad

Numer

ic keypad

Separ

ate numeric keypad

NumLo

ck

The keyboard of your notebook has a separat e numeric keypad on the right-hand side.

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+

Enter

1

Ende

2

3

Bild

4

56

7

Pos 1

8

9

Bild

-

*

/

Num

0

Einfg

.

Entf

Å

Å

Å

Å

Å

Å

Illustration (example show ing a German keyboard layout)

Key combination

Key combination

The following descrip

tion of key combinations refers to functions when using Microsoft

Windows. Some of the f

ollowing key combinations may not function in other

operating systems a

nd with some device drivers.

Other key combinatio

ns are described in the relevant manuals supplied with your applicat ion programs.

Key combinations are

performed as follows:

► Press and hold the first

key in the combination.

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

If the external keyboard does not feature a

Fn

key, you can simultane-

ously press the

Ctrl

+

Alt

keys instead.

Switching suspe nd mode on/off

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

Fn+F1SuspendmodeSuspend mode

Switching between screen outputs

If an external monitor is connected, the monitor on which the
output is to be displayed can be selected with this key combination.

You can opt to use:

• just the notebook’s LC D screen (LCD)

• jut an external screen (DVI-I)

• both the LCD screen of the notebook and the external monitor
(DVI-I)

Fn+F3Switchingbetweenscreenoutputs

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Enabling/disabling the touchpad

This key combination switches the touchpad of your notebook
on and off.

Fn+F5TouchpadTouchpad

Switch loudspeake rs on/off

Use this key combination to switch your notebook’s loudspeakers
on/off.

Fn+F6LoudspeakersLoudsp eak ers

Decreasing the screen brightness

This key combination decreases the brightness of the screen.

Fn+F9LCDscreenScreen brightness

Increasing the screen brightness

This key combination increases the brightness of the screen.

Fn+F8LCDscreenScreen brightness

Volume: decreasing

This key combination redu

ces the volume of the integrated

loudspeakers.

Fn+F10Volume

Increasing the volume

This key combination rais

es the volume of the integrated

loudspeakers.

Key: Fn+F11Vo lume

Switch between open applications

With this key c ombination you can switch between several open
applications.

Alt+Tab

AltCtrl

Del

SysRq

++

Carrying out a warm boo

t

This key combination t

riggers a reset and reboots the notebook.

To do this, hold down th

e

Ctrl

and

Alt

keys and then press the

Del

key. First the Task Ma

nager is displayed. Then you must

press all three keys

again to reboot.

Ctrl+Alt+DelWarm restart

Backtab

This key combination mo

ves the cursor back to the previous

tabular stop.

Shift+TabBacktab

Key combinations with the Windows keys are contained in the man­ual for your operating system.

Country and keyboard settings

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

Country and keyboard settings

► Click on Start – Control Panel.

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► Double-click on Regional and Language Options.



The current settings are displayed in the Regional Options tab.

► Select the country settings you want to use.

► Click on Apply.
► Click on the Details… button in the Languages tab.
► Click on Add… to add other keyboard layouts to the selection.
► In the Default input language field, choose the keyboard layout you want to

use when you start your notebook.

► Click on Apply and confirm with OK.

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Easy Launch keys

Easy Launch keys

Your notebook is equipped with Easy Launch
keys. With the pre-installed software you can
launch the following applications or functions
by pressing a single button.

Multimedia

This button can be used to

launch multimedia applications.

Multimedia,Easy Launchkey

E-mail

Use this button to start the standard e-mail programme for your system.

E-mail,E asyLaunch key

Silent Mode (whisper mode)

This key reduces the speed of the fan.

When the Silent Mode is switched on, the processor and graphics do not op erate at
the full performance level.

Whispermode, Easy Launch keySilentMode, Easy Launch key

Internet

With this button you can start the standard internet browser of your system.

Internet, Easy Launch key

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Touchpad and touchpad b uttons

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

TouchpadTouchpad

Never touch the touchpad with dirty fingers.

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

1

2

1 = Touchpad

2 = touchpad buttons

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

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

Using the touchpad button

s

Moving the pointer

► Move your finger on the touc

hpad.

Touchpad



The pointer will move accordingly.

Selecting an item

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

Touchpad

► Tap the touchpad once or pres

s the left button once.



The item is selected.

Executing a command

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

Touchpa

d

► Tap the touchpad twice or pres

s the left button twice.



The command will be executed.

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Dragging an object

► Select the desired object.

Touchpad

► Press and hold the left button and drag the object to the desired position

with the fin ger on the touchpad.



The item will be moved.

You can press the key combination

Fn

+

F5

to switch off the touchpad so that you do

not accidentally move the pointer on the screen (see also "

Key combination", Page 17).

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LCD screen

Information on the LCD screen

LCD screenNotes

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

The monitor resolution is understood to be the number of horizontal and vertical pixels (i.e. "picture
elements") which make up the monitor display. For example, "WUXGA" stands for 1920 x 1200
pixels. Each pixel consists of three so-called subpixels of the colours red, green and blue. As
a result, a WUXGA monitor consists of 1920 x 1200 x 3 = 6,912,000 subpixels.

Frequently used monitor resolutions Number of pixels

XGA

1024 x 768

WXGA

1280 x 800

SXGA

1280 x 1024

SXGA+

1400 x 1050

WXGA+

1440 x 900

UXGA

1600 x 1200

WSXGA

1680 x 1050

WUXGA

1920 x 1200

The screen resolution of the LCD screen of you r notebook is optimally set at the factory.

Permanently unlit or lit pixels

The standard of production techniques to day cannot guarantee an absolutely fault-fre e screen
display. A few isolated constant lit or unlit pixels may be present. The maximum permitted numbe r of
pixels faults is stipulated in the stringent international standard ISO 13406-2 (Class II).

Example:

A 15" LCD screen monitor with a resolution of 1024 x 768 has 1024 x 768 = 786432 pixels. Each
pixel consists of th ree subpixels (red, green and blue), so there are almost 2.4 million subpixels in
total. According to ISO 13406-2 (Class II), a maximum of 4 pixels and 5 subpixels may be defective,
i.e. a total of 17 faulted subpixels. That is approx. 0.0007 % of the entire subpixel!

Background lighting

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

Monitor settings

Setting the desktop area

LCD screen

The screen resolution of the LCD screen of you r notebook is optimally set at the factory.

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Changing the font size

Changing the font sizeLCDscreen

Under Start – Control Panel - Appearance and Themes – Display – Advanced you can choose
between a larger and a smaller font in the Font Size field.

Synchronising the display on the LCD screen and an ex ternal monit or

LCD screenScreenSynchronisat i on, screen display

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

Fn

+

F3

switches betwe en LCD only, external
monitor and LCD and external mon itor only. The last setting is useful if you w ould l ike
high resolution and refresh rate on an external monitor.

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Battery

BatteryBatteryLife ,b atteryRechargeable batteryRechargeablebattery

The battery is one of the most important components of y our notebook. When not plugged into a
mains outlet, the notebook runs on its built-in battery. You can increase the life of the battery by
caring for the battery properly. The average battery life is around 500 charge/discharge cycles.

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

Charging, caring for and maintaining the battery

BatteryBattery

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

You can charge the battery by connecting the notebook to the power adap ter
(see "

Power adapter: connecti ng", Page 9).

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

Information on the battery charging time can be found in "

Technical data", Page 66.

Monitoring the battery charging level

BatteryBattery statusm

eter

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

Battery: storing

BatteryBatterySelf-discharge, batteryCharging capacity, battery

Keep the battery pack between 0 °C and +30 °C (32 and 122 degrees Fahrenheit). The lower
the temperature at which the batteries are stored, the lower the rate of self-discharge.

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

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

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

Removing and installing the battery

Only use ba tteries approved by Fujit

su Siemens Computers for your notebook.

Never use force when inserting or rem

oving a battery.

Make sure that no foreign bodies get i

nto the battery connect ions.

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Removing the battery

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

Battery

► Close the LCD screen so that it locks into place.
► Disconnect all cables connected to the notebook.
► Turn your notebook over and place it on a stable, sturdy, flat surface. I f necessary, lay an

anti-slip cloth on this surface to prevent the notebook from being scratched.

1

2

3

► Push the battery lock in direction

of the arrow (1).

► Slide the battery release (2) in the direction

of the arrow a nd hold it in place.

► Remove the battery from the b attery

compartment (3).

Inserting the battery

2

1

► Push the battery into the battery

compartment until it engages (1).

Battery

► Push the battery lock in direction

of the arrow (2).

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Using the power-management features

EnergyEnergyBattery

The notebook uses less energy when the available energy saving functions are used. You will
then be able to work longer when using the battery before having to r echa rge it.

You can also use en ergy saving modes such as Standby or Hibernate for times when you

are not using your notebook but want to keep coming back to it.

If you are connecting to a network, or the Internet, we advise you to turn off the
energy saving modes as th ey interrupt your connection.

When not using the notebook for long periods of time, first end the energy
saving mode, then switch off the notebook.

Never turn off your notebook while it is in an energy saving mode.

If the notebook is in an energy-saving mode mode:

• Do not connect any external devices.

• Do not disconnect any external devices.

• Do not attempt to switch the notebook on if the built-in battery is flat.

• Do not add or remove RAM.

• Do not install or remove a P C card or ExpressCard.

When yo u close the lid, the notebook automatically enters an energy-saving mode.

The energy saving functions can be activated unde r Start – Control Panel – Performance and
Maintenance – Power Options. Under Windows, Hibernate is activated by default.

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ExpressCards

SlotExpressCard

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

Consult the documentation supplied by the ExpressCard’s m anuf acturer
and follow the instructions provided.

Never use force when installing or removing an ExpressCard.

Make sure that no foreign objects enter the ExpressCard slot.

ExpressCards

SlotExpressCard

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

Consult the documentation supplied by the ExpressCard’s m anuf acturer
and follow the instructions provided.

Never use force when installing or removing an ExpressCard.

Make sure that no foreign objects enter the ExpressCard slot.

Inserting the ExpressCard

1

2

► Press the placeholder for the

ExpressCard (1) so that it jumps o

ut

of the slot slightly.

ExpressCard

► Pull the placeholder for the ExpressCard (2)

out of the slot.

Keep the placeholder for

the ExpressCard in a sa fe p lace. If you remove the

ExpressCard, you should

reinsert the place hold er into the slot. This preven ts

foreign matter from gett

ing into the ExpressCard slot.

► Insert the ExpressCard in the slot guide

with the connection contacts first.

► Gently push the Expre ssC

ard into the slot

until you feel it click i

nto place.

The ExpressCard can protrude by one
to several millimetres (depending on
thetypeofExpressCard).

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Please refer to the documentation for the ExpressCa rd for driver installation instructions.

You should also read the help files on the CD, the information fo r the
ExpressCard driver a nd the information provided by the operating syst e m

(e.g. Help and Support Center under Windows XP).

Removing the ExpressCard

ExpressCard

You can stop the Expre ss C a rd using the symbol in the task bar:

► Left-click on the icon.
► Select the ExpressCard you want t

o stop and remove.

► Press the Enter key.



Wait for the dialogue box which tel

ls you that it is now safe to remove the ExpressCard.

1

2

► Press on the edge of the ExpressCard (1)

so that the E xpressCard jumps out
of the slot slightly.

► Pull the ExpressCard (2) out of t

he slot.

2

► Insert the placeholder for the ExpressCard

into the slot guide.

► Gently slide the placehol

der for the

ExpressCard into the slot

until you

feel it click into place.

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Memory cards

Slot

Your notebook is equipped with a memory card slot. The memory card slot
supports the following formats:

• Secure Digital (SD

TM

Card)

MemoryCardSecureDigital

• M ultiMediaCard (MMC)

MemoryCardMultiMediaCard

• Memory Stick / Memory Stick pro (Sony®)

MemoryCardMemoryStick Pro

Please read the documentation supplied with the memory card for an y special instructions.

MemoryCard

Inserting the memory card

► Carefully push the memory card into the

slot. The label should be facing upward.

Memorycard



The memory ca rd may protrude by one
to several millimetres (depending on
the memory card type).

Removing a MemoryCard

► Pull the memory c ard out of the notebook.

Memorycard

Hard disk

Harddisk

The hard disk is the most important storage medium of your notebook. You can work considerably
faster and more efficiently if you copy applica tion s and files from CDs/DVDs to your hard disk.

When the hard disk is accessed, the drive indicator lights up.

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CD/DVD

CD/DVD data storage media (cer

tain devices o nly)

Data storage mediaCD/DVD

CD/DVD drives can either only read or both read and write different CDs or DVDs. The
meaning of the resp ective CD and DVD types is described in the following:

CD-ROM

CD-ROM

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

CD-R

CD-R

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

CD-RW

CD-RW

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

DVD (DVD-ROM and DVD video)

DVDvideoDVD-ROMDVD

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

DVD+R/DVD-R

DVD+RDVD-R

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

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

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

DVD+RW/DVD-RW

DVD-RWDVD+RW

Abbreviation for Digital Versatil

e Disc or Digital Video Disc ReWriteable. A DVD+RW or a DVD-RW

is an optical data storage medium th

at can be written with a ma ximum of 4.7 GBytes of data virtually

an unlimited number of times. This

means the data can be deleted and c hange d.

DVD+RW and DVD-RW are different st

andards. DVD+RWs and DVD-RWs can

only be written by drives which su

pport the respective standard.

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

DVD+RDL / DVD-R DL

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

DVD-R LF (with Label Flash support)

DVD-RLF

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

Handling CD/DVDs

Observe the following guide

lines when handling CD/DVDs:

• Avoid touching the surface o

f a C D/DVD. Hold CD s/D VDs by their edges!

CD/DVD

• Always store CDs/DVDs in their cases. This will protect them from
dust, scratches and other damage.

• Protect your CDs/DVDs from dus

t, mechanical v ibration and direct sunlight!

• Avoid storing a CD/DVD in areas subject to high temperatures or humidity.

In order to make use of the full recording speed of your drive, please use
blank disks marked "Multispeed" or "High Speed"

BlankCD blankDVDblank

CD/DVD drives (device-dependent)

Your notebook is delivered with an CD/DVD drive. Depending on the version, your notebook
is equipped with a DVD±RW d ual drive, a multi-format DVD drive with double layer support or
a super multi format DVD±RW DL LF drive (double layer with Label Flash support).

Please ask your local computer store for assistance if you are n ot sure which CD or DVD type
suits best for your needs, e. g. backing up data, recording films, storing pictures etc..

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Multi-format DVD burner with double layer support

CD/DVDdriveMulti-format DVD burner, double layer supportDLsupport, Multi-format DVD burner

With the Multi-format DVD burner with double layer support you can read all optical
data storage media named above. You can also write CD-Rs, CD-RWs, D VD+Rs,
DVD+RWs, DVD-Rs, DVD-RWs a nd DVD+R DLs.

Super multi-format DVD±RW DL LF (double layer with Label
Flash support) burner

Double layer with Label Flash supportSuper multi-format DVD±RW DL LFDVD+RLF drive

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

The Label Flash function can only be used with suitable Label Flash data s torage media.
Depending on the quality setting, it can take some time to label the data storage medium.

Ensure that you insert your Label Flash data storage medium the right way up before
labelling it, as otherwise the data you have burned will no longer be readable.

Inserting or removing a CD/DVD

CD/DVDCD/DVD

The notebook must be switched on.

2

1

► Push the insert/eject button (1)

.



The drive tray w ill open.

► Gently pull the drive tray (2) comp

letely out.

► Place the C D/DVD in the drive tray with

the label facing upwards.

or

► Take out an inserted CD/DV

D.

► Push in the drive tray until you feel

it lock into place.

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Removing the CD/DVD by hand (emergency removal)

CD/DVDRemoving by hand, CD/DVDEm ergency removal, CD/DVD

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

1

2

► Switch your notebook off.
► Pushapenorapieceofwire(suchasa

paperclip) firmly into the opening (1).



The drive tray is ejected. You can now pull
the drive tray (2) out of the drive.

Regional codes for DVD films and DVD players

DVDfilmDVDRegiona lcod es

DVD films and DVD players (e.g. the DVD drive of you r notebook) are always
provided with a regional code. The regional codes of DVD films and DVD players
must match so that the DVD film can be played back.

There are six different regional codes:

• Regional code 1: USA and Canada

• Regional code 2: Eg ypt, Europe, Japan, South Africa and the Middle East

• Regional code 3: South-east Asia (incl. Hong Kong, Indonesia, the Philip­pines, South Korea, Taiwan)

• Regional co de 4: Australia, New Zealand, South-East Pacific, Central and
South America, and the Caribbean

• Regional code 5: Africa (except South Africa), India and the former Soviet states

• Regional code 6: China

The DVD drive of your notebook supports the function RPC-II (Phase II System of Regional
Playback Control). This function permits the final user to change the regional code of
the drive up to five times to play back corresp onding DVD films. Then the last regional
code selected is retained and cannot be changed again.

If a DVD film can be watched in all regions, it has the regional code 0 .

Before buying a D VD film you should check that the regional code of the DVD film
matches the region code set fo r the DVD drive of your notebook.

Adjusting AutoPlay function of your CD/DVD drive

AutoPlayfunctionCD/DVDCombo driveCD/DVD driveDVD+RW driveDVD±RW dual driveContent type, CD/DVD

Windows XP uses AutoPlay technology. This allows you to tell Windows XP
how to use different types o f CD or DVD disks.

You can set the AutoPlay function of the CD/DVD drive according to your needs. For example, if you
insert a music CD you can tell Windows XP to o pen Media Player and start to play i t.

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Proceed as follows:

► Click on Start and then My Computer.



The My Computer window will appear.

► Select the CD / DVD icon you want to change and click it with the

right-hand mouse or touchpad button.



A context menu appea rs.

► Click on Properties.
► Click on the AutoP lay tab.

► Adjust the AutoPlay function to meet your needs.

Please note that you must select the desired action and confirm it with

Apply for each individual CD/DVD content type.

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Microphone and loudspeakers

1

4

3

1

2

2

1 = Built-in loudspeakers
2 = Built-in microphones

3 = Bass loudspeaker (subwoofer)
4 = Volume cont rol

MicrophoneLoudspe aker

Two stereo loudspeakers, two microphones, one bass loudspeaker and one volume
controller are installed in your notebook.

The bass loudspeaker and the two loudspeakers form a so-called subwoofer system
for true listening pleasure. Internal loudspeakers are used to produce the treble and
mid-range tones. The bass loudspeaker is used to p roduce the bass tones. As these
bass tones are not perceived directionally, only one bass loudspeaker is necessary and the
installation location is not important (underside of the notebook).

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

If you connect headphones or external loudspeakers, the built-in
loudspeakers are disabled.

Adjus

ting the volume

► Set the desired volume with the key combination

Fn

+

F11

or

Fn

+

F10

.

Volume

or

► To adju s

t the volume use the W indows volum e contro l which can be found und er

Start – P

rograms – Accessories – Multimedia and Volume Control.

or

► Set the desired volume with the volume control.

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Integrated 56k modem

56k modemModem

The integrated 56k modem supports all data communica tion applications, such as:

• Modem operation: High-speed downloads at up to 56,000 bit/s (V.9x). Down­ward-compatible to V.34 modems.

• Fax operation: Transmitting and receiving at up to 14,400 bit/s

• Simple software-based country adaptations

The modem complies with the EU Directive 91/263/EEC (Telecommunications terminal equipment
directive) and has been checked in agreement with the guideline TBR-21.

The modem can be operated in the following countries:

Multifrequency (MFC) dialling: Belgium, Denmark, Germany, Finland, France,
Greece, Great Britain, Holland, Ireland, Iceland, Italy, Luxembourg, Norway, Austria,
Portugal, Sweden, Switzerland and Spain.

Pulse dialling: Belgium, F ran ce, Holland and Italy.

Also in: Poland, Slovenia, South Africa and Hungary.

Connecting notebook modem to telephone wall socket

4

3

1

2

► Connect the modem cable to the modem

port of the notebook (1).

Modem

► Plug the modem cable (2) into the

country-specific telephone adapter (3 ).

► Connect the modem cable to your

telephone wall socket (4).

Please note that the telephone line is busy and that you cannot use your telephone
if the mode m cable is plugged into the telephone wall socket. Pull the modem
cable out of the telephone socket after you have finished your internet session
or the fax mode and reconnect the telephone cable.

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Wireless components (wireless LAN/Bluetooth)

The installation of a wireless LAN/Bluetooth module not approved by Fujitsu Siemens
Computers GmbH voids the p ermits (CE!) issued for this device.

Wireless LANBluetooth

Wireless LAN and Bluetooth (optional) are integrated in your notebook.

Switching the wireless LAN/

Bluetooth module on and off

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

Wireless LAN/BluetoothWirelessL AN/Bluetooth

► Move the slider to the "ON" position to

activate the wireless LAN/Bluetooth module.



The wireless LAN/Bluetoo

th indicator

lightsupwhenthewirele

ss LAN/Bluetooth

module is switched on.

You ca n find more information on using Wireless LAN or Bluetooth in the relevant
manual or in the Help files (see "

Information sources", Page 5).

To make use o f the full range of Bluetooth functions, insta ll the Bluetooth software.

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Ethernet and LAN

EthernetLAN

The internal LAN module of your notebook supports Ethernet-LAN (10/100 Mbps). With the LAN
module you can establish a connection to a local network (LAN = Local Area Network).

2

1

► Connect the LAN cable to the notebook’s

LAN connector (1).

► Connect the LAN cable to your network

connector (2).

Your network administrator can help you to con fig ure and use the LAN -connections.

Remote control for Windows XP Media Center
Edition (optional)

RemotecontrolUSBreceiver

Your notebook is equipped with a Media Center remote control and a USB receiver. You can

use the remote control to operate the Windows XP Media Center Edition.

For more i nformation please refer to the Windows XP Media Center Edition

online manual (see "

Information sources", Page 5).

Remove control for mu

ltimedia applications

(device-specific)

RemotecontrolCIRinterface

Your notebook is equipp

ed with a CIR interface for a remote control. You can operated

multimedia applicat

ions with the remote con trol.

For more information

please refer to the online manual for the multimedia

applications (see "

Information sources", Page 5).

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Removing remote control

1

2

► Press on the edge of the remote control

(1) so that the r emote control jumps
slightly out of the slot.

► Pull the remote control (2) out of the slot.

Remotecontrol

Using the remote control

Remotecontrol

1

2

5 - 7m

30˚

The remote control (2) must be in the effective range (horizontally approx. 30°) of the notebook’s
CIR interface (1). You may not be more than 5 to 7 m from the noteb ook.

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REPEAT

SUB

TITLE

VOL

VOL

OK

Navigation key

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

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

OK

ON/OFF switch of the Notebook

This button starts the notebook’s
operating system.

Play/Pause

This button starts the playback.

Pressing this button again stops the
playback.

Multimedia

This button can be used to launch
multimedia applications.

Stop

This button ends the cur

rent

playback.

VOL

Increase/decrease volume

This button increases or decreases
the volume.

Jump back

This button starts the p

layback of

the previous track or p

revious film

sequence.

Mute button

This but ton switches the sound
playback on and off.

Rewind

This button rewinds the playback.

REPEAT

Repeat

This button repeats the current
track or film sequence.

Fast forward

This button advances

the playback.

SUB

TITLE

Subtitle

This button sw itches t

he subtitles

of a film on and off.

Jump forward

This button starts the

playback of the

next track or film sequ

ence.

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Security functions

Security functions

Securityfunctions

Your notebook has several security features that you can use to secure your
system from unautho rised access.

This cha pter will explain how to u se each function, and what the benefits are.

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

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

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

If you forget your passwords you will need to contact th e help desk. Passwords are
not covered by your warranty and a charge will be made for assistance.

Brief overview of security functions

Security functions Type of protection Preparation

Kensington Lock Mechanically robust steel cable

with lock

Fit and lock Kensington
MicroSaver (optional
accessory)

BIOS password protection Password protection for BIOS

Setup Utility and operating

system with supervisor and
user password.

Specify at least one supervisor

password in the BIOS Setup
Utility and activate the

password protection for the
operating system as desired.

Survey, security functionsSecurity functions: brief overview

UsingKensingtonLock

► Fit the Kensington MicroSaver on the

device on y our notebook.

Kensingt

onMicroSaver

UsingKen

sington Lock"

Mechanic

al safety device

Anti-the

ftpr otection

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Configuring password protectionin BIOS Setup Utility

Before using the various options of passw ord p rotection for you r data security

in the BIOS Setup Utility, please note the following hints:

• Make a note of the passwords and keep them in a safe place. If you forget your
supervisor password, then you will no longer be able to access your notebook.
Passwords are not covered by your warranty and a charge will be made for assistance.

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

Password protection

Your password can be u p to eig

ht characters long and contain letters and numbers.

It is case-sensitive for upp

er and lower case characters.

Protecting BIOS Setup Utility (supervisor and user password)

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

BIOS Setup Utili

ty

Both the supervisor password and the user password are used to prevent unauthorised use of

the BIOS Setup Utility. With the supervisor password you have access to all functions of the BIOS
Setup Utility, whereas you can only access some of the functions with the user password. You

can only set a user password if a supervisor password has a lready been assigned.

Please refer to "Settings in BIOS Setup Utility", Page 58 for information

about calling up and using the BIOS Setup Utility.

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Security functions

Setting supervisor and user password

► Call up the BIOS Setup Utility and go to th e Security menu.
► Highlight the Set Supervisor Password field and press the Ent er key.



The Enter new Password dialogue box then pops up and you are asked to enter a password.

► Enter t he password and press the Enter key.



YouarethenaskedtoConfirm new Password.

► Enter the password again and press the Enter key.



Password installed is displayed as confirmation that the new password has been saved.

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

when configuring the supervisor pa ssword.



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

► In the Exit men u, select the option Exit Saving Changes.
► Select OK and press the Enter key.

PasswordSupervisorpasswordUser password



The notebook is reboot ed and the new password is effective. If you now want to open the

BIOS Setup Utility,youmustfirst enter your supervisor or user password. Please note that

you only have access to a few BIOS settings with the user password.

Changing the supervisor or user password

You can only change the Supervisor password if you have logged into the BIOS
Setup Utility using the existing Supervisor password.

PasswordSupervisorpasswordUser password

► Call up the BIOS Setup Utility and go to th e Security menu.

► When changing the password, proceed exactly as f or password assignment.

Cancelling passwords

To cancel a password (without se tting a new passw ord) perform the following steps:

PasswordSupervisorpasswordUser password

► Call up the BIOS Setup Utility and go to th e Security menu.
► Select the Set Supervisor Password or Set User Password field and press the Enter key.



You are then pro m pted to enter the current p a ssword with Enter current password.
You are then prompted to enter a new password with Enter new password.

► Press the Enter key twice.

► In the Exit men u, select the option Exit Saving Changes.
► Select OK and press the Enter key.



Your notebook will now restart and the password is cancelled.
With the supervisor password you simultaneously deactivate the user password.

Password protection of operating system

With the supervisor password that you have s

et in the BIOS Setup Utility

(see "

Setting supervisor and user password

", Page 44), you can also

prevent booting of the operating system.

Operating system

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Activating system protection

► Call up the BIOS Setup Utility and go to the Security menu.

Operating system

► Select the Password on Boot o ption and press the Enter key.
► Select Enabled and press the Enter key.
► Under Exit,selectSave Changes and Exit.



The notebook restarts. You w ill be prompted to enter your password (the supervisor password).

Deactivating system protection

► Call up the BIOS Setup Utility and go to the Security menu.

Operating system

► Select the Password on Boot o ption and press the Enter key.
► Select Disabled andpresstheEnterkey.



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

► Under Exit,selectSave Changes and Exit.



The notebook restarts. The system is no longer password-protected.

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Connecting external devices

Connecting external devices

Always refer to the safety information provided in "Important notes", Page 4 before
connecting or disconne cting any devices to or from your notebook.

Always read the documentation su pplied with the device you wish to connect.

Never connect or disconnect cables during a thunderstorm.

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

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

Connecting devices to the notebook

1. Turn off your notebook and all external devices.

2. Unplug your notebook and all devices from the mains sockets.

3. Connect the cables for your external devices following the supplied instructions.

4. Plug all power cables into the mains sockets.

DevicesPeripheral devices

Disconnecting devices from the notebook

1. Turn off your notebook and all external devices.

2. Unplug your notebook and all devices from the mains sockets.

3. Disconnect the cables for your external devices following the supplied instructions.

DevicesPeripheral devices

Some of the external devices require special drivers (see the operating
system and external device documentation).

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Ports

4

6

8

7

6

2

1

9

10

5

3

1 = Kensington Lock
2 = Modem port
3=Linein
4 = Microphone port
5 = Headphones/SPDIF port (loudspeaker

port / line out)

6=USBports
7=LANport
8 = FireWire port
9 = S-Video out socket
10 = DVI-I monitor port

Connecting an external monitor

An external monitor c an be connected to the notebook.

MonitorVGA connec

tor

Screen portMonitor po

rt

► Switch off the notebook and the

external monitor.

► Connect the data cable of the external

monitor to the monitor port of the notebook.

► First switch on the external monitor

and then the notebook.

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Connecting external devices

Using the

Fn

+

F3

key c ombination you can switch back and forth between

the external monitor and the notebook’s LCD screen.

You can display the same picture on the external monitor and the
LCD screen simultaneously.

Setting the refresh rate for your external monitor

Monitor

The refresh rate must be correctly set so that the image does not flicker.

If the refresh rate set is too high, the monitor may be damaged. Please see the
documentation included w ith your monitor for the maximum possible refresh rate.

► To do this, select the monitor type under Start – Control Panel – Appearance and

Themes – Display – Settings – Advanc ed – Monitor.

► Next, select the Adapter tab.
► Adjust the refresh rate and click Apply.

USB devices: connecting

USBports

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

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

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

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

Additional information can be found in the documentation for the USB devices.

► Connect the data cable to the

external device.

► Connect the data cable to a USB

port of the notebook.

Device drivers

Some USB devices will b

e automatically recognised and installed by your operating

system. However, newe

r devices will need to be installed using the supplied CD / DVD.

Always follow the in

structions supplied with the device to complete the installation.

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Connecting FireWire devices

FireWire portConnecting audio devi cesConnecting digital audio dev

ices

Connecting video devicesConnecting digital video dev

ices

Connecting high-speed devic

es

External devices such as digital audio/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-pluggable. Therefore, the cables of FireWire devices can
be connected and disconnected with the system switched on.

Additional information is provided in the documentation of the FireWire devices.

► Connect the data cable of the external

devices to the FireWire port of the notebook.

► Plug the power cable of the external

device into the mains socket.

Connecting external audio devices

Microphone port

Connecting audio devicesAudioportsConnectinga microphone

You can connect an external microphone to your notebook via the microphone port.

► Connect the data cable to the

external device.

► Connect the data cable to the micropho ne

port of the notebook.

Line In socket

Connec

ting audio devices

Audio p

orts

LineI n

socket

The Line In connection allows you to connect a MiniDisc player, MP3 player,
CD player or a tape deck to your notebook.

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► Connect the data cable to the

external device.

► Connect the data cable to the Line In

port of the notebook.

Headphones/SPDIF port (loudspeaker port / line out)

Connecting audio devi

ces

Audio portsConnecting headphone

s

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

► Connect the data cable to the

external device.

► Connect the data cable to the

headphones/SPDIF port of the notebook.

If you connect headphones or external loudspeakers, the built-in
loudspeakers are disabled.

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

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

To connect headphones or a speaker you will need a "3.5 mm stereo jack".

To connect audio devices with a digital optical input, you will need
a"3.5mmstereojack/SPDIF".

Connectors Port Pin configuration

optical

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Adjusting the volume

► Set the desired volume with the key combination

Fn

+

F11

or

Fn

+

F10

.

Volume

or

► To adjust the volume use the Windows volume control which can be found under

Start – Programs – Accessories – Multimedia and Volume Control.

Connecting an external device to S-Video Out

Video outputS-Video out socketMonitorConnectinga televisionset

You can conne ct an external device (e.g. a TV) to the S‑Video Out socket of your
notebook to view films from DVDs, photos or presentations etc.

► Switch off the notebook and the

external device.

► Connect the ext ernal device to the S-Video

Out socket of your notebook.

► First switch the external device on

and then the notebook.

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

The S-Video Out socket on your notebook is a "4-pin Hosiden socket", which
is also referred to as a "4-pin mini D IN socket". T he connector req uired
for this connection is a "Hosiden connector".

Connectors Port Pin configuration

1

2

34

Position

1

2

3

4

Meaning

Y earth

C earth

Y

C

Activating the TV receiver

► To do this, select the monitor type under Start – Control Panel – Appearance and

Themes – Display – Settings – Advanced – Monitor.

► Click on Apply.

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during servicing

Removing and installing compo

nents

during servicing

Only qualified technicians should r epair your notebook. Unauthorised
opening or incorrect re pair may greatly endanger the user (electric shock,
fire risk) and will invalidate your warranty.

Components

Servicing

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

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

Notes on installing and removing boards
and components

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

• Remove the battery.

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

• Never use sharp objects suc

h as screwdrivers, scissors or knives as leverage to remo ve covers.

NotesBoardESD

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

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

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

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

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

• Always hold boards with ESDs by their edges.

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

Removing and installing the

battery

How to remove and reinstall a battery is described in "Working with the notebook

", Page 11 under "Removing and installing the battery", Page 25.

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Removing and installing the har

ddisk

Removing the hard disk

► Switch the notebook off and pull the power plug out of the mains socket.
► Close the LCD screen so that it locks into place.
► Disconnect all cables connected to the notebook.
► Turn your notebook over and place it on a sturdy, flat surface.
► Remove the battery (see "

Removing the batter y", Page 26).

Harddisk

2

1

► Remove the screws (1).

2

4

HDD 2

1

3

► Remove the screw (1).
► Pull the hard disk by the pu lling aid (2)

straight in the direction of the arrow (3).

► Removetheharddiskfromth

ehard

disk co mpartment (4).

► Remove the two screws from the mounting plate.

Installing the hard disk

When installing the hard disk, ensure tha t the contacts in the hard disk
compartment do not bend or become damaged. Please observe the notes
in the operating instructions for the hard disk.

Hard disk

► Attach the two screws to the mounting plate.
► Insert the hard disk into the hard d isk compartment - the hard disk must be s traight.

1

2

HDD 2

3

► Pull the hard disk by the pu lling aid (1)

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

► Remove the screw (3).

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during servicing

2

1

► Secure the cover with the screws (1).

► Install the battery again

(see "

Inserting the battery", Page 26).

► Turn the notebook over and place it on a flat surface.
► Reconnect the cables that yo

u disconnected before.

Second hard disk (certain devices only)

Second hard diskAdditional hard disk

Depending on your particular model, you may be able to install a second hard disk in your notebook.

The second hard disk is installed and removed in exactly the same way as the
first one (see "

Removing and installing the hard disk", Page 53).

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Memory: expansion

MainmemoryMemoryupgradeSystem expansionSystem expansion

Your notebook is equipped with 256 MB – 2 GB or 4 GB of main mem ory, depending on the upgrade
level. The notebook will not start without memory modules, as no fixed main memory is installed.

Installing and removing the memory expansion

Memorymodule

If you are asked by the Hotline/Help Desk to remove and install the memory
extension yourself, proceed as follows:

Please observe the safety information in "Important notes", Page 4.

The notebook must be switched off when installing/removing the memory
modules, it must not be in Suspend mode.

Only use memory upgrades which are approved for your notebook. 256, 512
MB, 1 GB and 2 GB modules DDR2-533 SO DIMM (PC2-4200) or 256, 512 MB,
1 GB and 2 GB modules DDR 2-667 SO DIMM (PC2-5300).

Never use force when installing or removing memory modules.

Make sure that foreign objects do not fall into the memory expansion compartment.

The memory modules are located underneath the service compartment. You must open the
service compartment to remove or install a memory module. Once you have removed the cover,
the various components are exposed. These components should be removed and replaced
only by a uthorised specialists. Therefore, be sure to observe the following:

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

As some components with ESDs are exposed, please read the section "

Notes on

installing and removing boards and components", Page 5 2 in "Important notes", Page 4.

► Switch your notebook off.
► Close the LCD screen so that it locks into place.
► Unplug the mains plug of the mains adapter from the mains socket.
► Disconnect all cables connected to the notebook.
► Place the notebook upside down on a flat surface.
► Remove the battery (see "

Removing the batter y", Page 26).

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Removing cover

1

2

► Remove the screws (1).

Cover

► Lift the cover off the notebook (2).

Memory modules: removing

3

2

1

1

► Carefully push the two mounting

clips o utwards (1).

MemoryexpansionMemorymodule



The memory module will snap upwards (2).

► Pull the memory module out of its slot in

the direction of the arrow (3).

Installing the memory module

2

a

1

► Insert the memory module with the contacts

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

MemoryexpansionMemorymodule

► Carefully push the memory module

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

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Mounting the cover

2

1

► Attach the cover in the direction of

the arrow (1).

Cover

► Secure the cover with the screws (2).

► Install the battery again (see "

Inserting the battery", Page 26).

► Turn the notebook over and

placeitonaflat surface.

► Reconnect the cables that you disconnected before.

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Settings in BIOS Setup Utility

Settings in BIOS Setup Utility

BIOSSetup UtilitySystem settings, BIOS Setup U

tility

Configuration, BIOS Setup Uti

lity

SetupSystem configurationHardware configuration

In BIOS Setup Utility you can set the system functions and the hardware configuration of your notebook.

When it is delivered, the notebook is set to fact ory default settings. You can change

these settings in the menus of the BIOS Setup Utility. A ny changes you make take
effect as soon a s you save and quit the BIO S Setup Utilit y.

The BIOS Setup Utility contains the following menus:

Main

System settings such as time and date

Info

Displays information relating to the BIO S, processor and notebook

Advanced

Advanced sy stem settings

Security

Password settings and security functions

Boot

Configuration of the start-u p sequence

Exit

Exits the BIOS Setup U tility

Starting the BIOS Setup Utility

► Reboot the notebook (switch off/o

n or reboot the operating system).

BIOSSetup Utili

ty



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

<F2> BIOS Setup <F12> Boot Menu

► When this message appears, press the function key

F2

.

► If a password has been assigned, ente

r the password and press Enter.

If you have forgotten the password,

contact your system administrator

or contact our customer service ce

ntre.

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Using the BIOS Setup Utility

BIOSSetup Utility

Press the

F1

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

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

With the

F9

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

► Use the cursor keys

←

or

→

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



The menu is displayed on the screen.

► Select the option you want to change with the cursor keys

↑

or↓.

► Press the Enter key.
► Press the

ESC

key to exit the selected menu.

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

Exiting BIOS Setup Utility

BIOSSetup Utility

You need to select the desired option in the Exit menuandactivateitwiththeEnterkey.

Save Changes and Exit – Save the set

tings and exit the BIOS Setup Utility

► To save the current settings and exit the BIOS-Setu p- U tility, select Save Changes and Exit and Yes.



The notebook is rebooted and th e new

settings come into effect.

Discard Changes and Exit – Discard changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility

► Select Discard Changes and Exit to

discard the changes you have m ade .



The settings which were in force when BIOS Setup Utility was called up remain effective.
The BIOS Setup Utility is closed down and the notebook is rebooted.

Get Default Values

► To revert all the menus of the BIOS Setup Utility to the default entries,

select Get Default Values and Yes.

Load Previous Values – Discard C

hanges without exiting

the BIOS Setup Utility

► Select Load Previous Values and Yes to discard the chang es you have made.



The settings which were in forc

e when BIOS S etup Utility wascalledupremaineffective.

You can now change other settings in the BIOS Setup Utility.

► If you want to ex it the BIOS Setup

Utility with these settings, select Save Changes and Exit and Yes.

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Troubleshooting and tips

Troubleshooting and tips

TroubleshootingTipsFaultTroubleshooting

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

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

► Make a no te of the steps and the circumstances that led to the fault. Also

make a note of any error messages displayed.

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

You can find the telephone numbers in the help desk list supplied. Please
have the following information ready when you call:

• The model name and serial number

of the n otebook. The serial number is

located on a sticke r on the under

side of the notebook.

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

• Any changes you have made to the ha

rdware or software since

receiving the notebook.

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

•Yoursystemconfiguration and all p

eripheral devices connected to your system.

• Your sales contract.

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

"

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

Restoring installed software

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

If your operating system will not start, or if there are errors on the hard disk, the
pre-installed software may have to be re-installed.

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Restoring the operating system, drivers, manuals
and special software

You ca n find information on how to restore the operating system, drivers, manuals
and special software in the "Recovery Process" manual.

The notebook’s date or time is incorrect

SummertimeTime, daylight savingsTime not c orrectTime not corre ctIncorre ct date/timeDate is incorrectBuffer battery, load

Cause Troubleshooting

Time and date are incorrect.

► Set the time or date in the Main menu of t

he

BIOS Setup Utility.

If the time and date are repeatedly incorrect when you switch on the notebook,
the buffer battery that supplies the internal clock is dead.

► Please contact your sales outlet or our hotline/helpdesk.

A beep sounds at a rate of one per second

Abe eps ounds every second

Cause Troubleshooting

The battery is almost flat. ► Charge the battery.

The notebook’s LCD screen remains blank

LCD screen: remains blankLCDscreenis toodark

Cause Troubleshooting

Monitor is switched off.

► Press a key or enter the password

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

Fn

+

F3

(switch screen output).

The LCD screen is difficult to read

LCD screenLCD screen

Cause Troubleshooting

Reflected glare ► Turn the notebook or alter the til

toftheLCD

screen.

The external monitor remains blank

Monit

or

Cause Troubleshooting

Monitor is switched off. ► Switch the exte rnal monitor on.

Power saving has been activated (monitor is
blank).

► Press any key to continue.

Brightness is set to dark.

► Adjust the brightness of the monitor.

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Cause Troubleshooting

Screen output is set to the notebo

ok’s LCD

screen

► Press the key combination

Fn

+

F3

(switch screen output).

The e xterna l monitor’s power cab

le or data cable

is not connected properly.

► Switch off the external monitor and the

notebook.

► Check whether the power cable is plugged

properly into the external monitor and into
the power socket.

► Check whether the data cable is properly

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

► Switch on the external monitor and the

notebook.

The external monitor is blank or the image is unstable

ScreenScreen

Cause Troubleshooting

The wrong external monitor has been selected
or the wrong screen resolution has been set for
the application program.

► End the application program under Windows

by pressing

Alt

+

F4

. If the fault continues
to occur after ending the programme, switch
over to the notebook’s internal LCD screen
by pressing

Fn

+

F3

. Change the

following setting:

► Select the correct monitor or set the co rrect

screen resolution.

• Set the screen resolution: Select the

required screen resolution under Start –

Control Panel – Appearance and Themes ­Settings – Screen Resolution.

• Select mo nitor: Select the right monitor

under Start – Control Panel – Appearance

and Themes – Display – Settings – Advanced –
Monitor.

The notebook cannot be

started

Notebook

Cause Troubleshooting

The battery is not inst

alled correctly.

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

correctly in its compartment.

► Switch the notebook on.

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Cause Troubleshooting

The battery is dead.

► Charge the battery.

or

► Install a charged battery.

or

► Connect the mains adapter to the

notebook.

The power adapter is not co nnected c orrectly.

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

connected correctly to the notebook.

► Switch the notebook on.

The notebook stops working

NotebookDisablingStandby

mode

Suspend mode

Cause Troubleshooting

The notebook is in Standby or Suspend mode. ► Disable Standby mode (press a key) or

Suspend mode (switch notebook on).

An application programme has caused the
malfunction.

► Close the application program or restart

the notebook by switching it on/off or with
a warm boot.

The battery is dead.

► Charge the battery.

or

► Install a charged battery.

or

► Connect the mains adapter to the

notebook.

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DVD film playback stops

DVDfilm do esnot con tinue to pl

ay

Cause Troubleshooting

Accelerated hardware decryption activated.

If the picture freezes when playing certain D VD
films, deactivate the accelerated hardware
decryption (it is activated by default; which
is indicated by the tick in the corresponding
checkbox).

► Open the drive tray.
► Place the D VD in the drive tray with the

printed side facing upwards.

► Push in the drive tray until you feel it lock

into place.

► Carry out the following steps for PowerDVD,

WinDVD or Nero Essentials.

If PowerDVD or WinDVD is installed o n your
notebook:

► Wait for the program to start.
► Press the right mouse button or touchpad

key.
A context men u appears.

► Click on Configuration and the n on Video.
► Click on th e checkmark in the Hardware

Acceleration checkbox

The checkmark disappears.

► Click on OK.

The function is now deactivated.

If NeroEssentials is installed on your notebook:

► Wait for NeroEssentials to start.
► Press the right mouse button or touchpad

key.
A context men u appears.

► Click on Configuration.

The Settings window appears.

► Click on the Video node.
► Click on the checkmark in the Activate

checkbox in the Hardware Acceleration area.

The checkmark disappears.

► Click on OK.

The function is now deactivated.

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The printer does not print

Printer does not print

Cause Troubleshooting

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

hed on

and is online (see the manuals sup

plied with

the printer).

The printer is not connected corr

ectly.

► Check that the cable connecting the

notebook and the printer is connected
properly.

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

► Check that the cable connecting the

notebook and the printer is connected
properly.

► Check whether the correct printer driver is

loaded (see printer documentation).

The radio connection to a n

etwork does not work

Ther adio connection to a net workdo esn otw ork

Cause Troubleshooting

The ON/OFF switch for the wireless
LAN/Bluetooth module is in the "OFF " position.

► Switch the radio component on (see

"

Switching the wireless LAN/ Bluetooth

module on and off", Page 38).

The ON/OFF switch for the wireless
LAN/Bluetooth module is in the "ON" position.
Despite this the wireless connection t o a network
does not work.

► To make use of the full range of Bluetooth

functions, install the Bluetooth software.

► Check whether the radio connection is

switched on via the software.

► You can find more information on using

Wireless LAN or Bluetooth in the relevant
manual or in the Help files (see "

Information

sources", Page 5).

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Technical data

Technical data

Technical data

To find the correct technical data for your device, see the device information plate. The
device information plate is located on the underside of the device.

Xa 1526

RATING: DC 20V 4.5A

!

Apparatus Claims of U.S. Patent Nos.

4,631,603; 4,819,098; 4,907,093; 5,315,448; and 6,516,132.

4,631,603; 4,819,098; 4,907,093; 5,315,448; and 6,516,132.

Contains Lithium Battery. Must be Recycled or Disposed of Properly.

Contains Lithium Battery. Must be Recycled or Disposed of Properly.

Licensed for limited viewing uses only.

Licensed for limited viewing uses only.

Made by Fujitsu Siemens Computers GmbH

Made by Fujitsu Siemens Computers Gm bH

reg no. XTB70

ME01

Type designa

tion (e.g. AMILO Xa 1526)

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Notebook

Technical data

Environmental conditions

Environmental class 3K2

Temperature

Operating (3K2) 5 °C – 35 °C

Transport (2K2) 15 °C – 60 °C

Dimensions

Width x Depth x Height (front/b ack) 399 mm x 299 mm x 33/39,5 mm

Weight (depending on configuration)

approx. 3,7 kg

The data sheet of this notebook contains further technical data. The data
sheet can be found on your notebook, or alternatively it is also available to
download from the Internet at "www.fujitsu-siemens.com".

Battery

Technical data

Time

Charging time (when not in oper

ation)

approx. 3 hours

Operating time approx. 2 hours (depending on application)

Power adapter 90 W

Technical da

ta

Electrical data

Primary

Rated voltage

100 V – 240 V (automatic)

50Hz–60Hz(automatic)

Secondary

Rated voltage 20V

Max. rated current 4.5A

You can readily order a n additional mains adapter and an additional power cable.

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Manufacturer’s notes

Manufacturer’s notes

Disposal and recycling

Notes

You ca n find information on this subject on your notebook or on the "Drivers &
Utilities" CD/DVD or on our website.

Declarations of Conformity

Declaration of conformity

You will find the Declarations o

f Conformity for the AMILO on the Internet

at: "www.fujitsu-siemens.co

m".

Hereby, Fujitsu Siemens Compu

ters, declares that the AMILO is in compliance with the

essential requirements and ot

her relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.

Copyright-protected technology

Copyright-protected technology

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

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CE marking

CEmarking

CE marking for devices without wireless componen t

The shipped version of th is device complies with the requirements of the
EEC directives 89/336/EEC "Electromagnetic compatibility" and 73/23/EEC
"Low voltage directive".

CE marking for devices with radio component

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

This equipment can be used in the following co untries:

Belgium Denmark

Germany

Estonia

Finland France

Greece

UK

Ireland Iceland Italy Latvia

Liechtenstein Lithuania Luxembourg Malta

Netherlands Norway Austria Poland

Portugal

Sweden Switzerland Slovakia

Slovenia Spain Czech Republic

Hungary

Cyprus

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

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Index

Index

56k modem 37

A

A beep sounds every second 61
Additional hard disk 54
Alt+Tab 18
Anti-theft protection 42
Audio ports 49–50
AutoPlay function 34

B

Backspace 15
Backtab 18
Battery 3, 25

care and maintenance 25
charge level 25, 27
charging 25
inserting 26
life 25
removing 26
self-discharge 25
storing 25

Battery charge status indicator

see Battery indicator 14
Battery indicator 14
Battery release 3
Battery status meter 25
Battery symbol

see Battery indicator 14
BIOS Setup Utility

call up 58

exiting 59

protect with password 43

settings 58

using 59
Blank 32
Bluetooth 38
Bluetooth port 3
Board 52
Buffer battery, load 61
Built-in loudspeakers 3
Buttons 15

C

Caps Lock 16

indicator 14
Caps Lock indicator 14
CD blank 32
CD/DVD

AutoPlay function 34
emergency removal 34
handling 32
inserting 33
overview 31
removing 33

CD/DVD drive 3, 33

AutoPlay function 34
CD-R 31
CD-ROM 31
CD-RW 31
CE marking 69
Changing the font size 24
Charging capacity, battery 25
CIR interface 39
Cleaning 7
Combo drive

AutoPlay function 34
Components

installing / removing 52
Configuration, BIOS Setup U tility 58
Connecting a microphone 49
Connecting a television set 51
Connecting audio devices 49–50
Connecting digital audio devices 49
Connecting d igital video devices 49
Connecting headphones 50
Connecting high-speed d evices 49
Connecting video devices 49
Content type, CD/DVD

AutoPlay function 34
Copyright-protected technology 68
Country and keyboard settings 18
Cover

removing 56

securing 57
Crystal View display

cleaning 7
Ctrl+Alt+Del 18
Cursor control keys 16
Cursor keys 16

D

Data storage media 31
Date is incorrect 61
DC IN jack 3
Declaration of conformity 68
Devices

connecting 46

disconnecting 46

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Disabling Standby mode 63
DL support, Multi-format DVD burner 33
Double layer with Label Flash support 33
Drive indicator 14
DVD 31

regional codes 34
DVD blank 32
DVD film

regional codes 34
DVD film does not continue to play 64
DVD video 31
DVD+R 31
DVD-R 31
DVD+R DL / DVD-R DL 32
DVD-R LF 32
DVD+R LF drive 33
DVD-ROM 31
DVD+RW 31
DVD-RW 31
DVD+RW drive

AutoPlay function 34
DVD±RW dual drive

AutoPlay function 34

E

E-mail, Easy Launch key 20
Easy Launch keys 3, 20
Emergency removal, CD/DVD 34
Energy

energy saving 4

energy saving functions 4, 27

power consumption 27
Energy saving 4
Enter 15
Enter key 15
ESD 52
Ethernet LAN 39
ExpressCard 28

inserting 28

removing 29
ExpressCard slot 3

F

Fault

correction 60
FireWire port 3, 49
Fn key 16
Fn+F1 17
Fn+F10 18
Fn+F3 17
Fn+F5 18
Fn+F6 18

Fn+F8 18
Fn+F9 18

G

Getting started 8

H

Hard disk 3, 30

installing 53

removing 53
Hardware configuration 58
Headphone port 3

I

Important notes 4
Incorrect date/time 61
Indicator

drives 14
Information sources 5
Infrared interface 3
Internet, Easy Launch key 20

K

Kensington Lock 3
Kensington MicroSaver 42
Key combination 17
Key: Fn+F11 18
Keyboard 15

cleaning 7

L

LAN port 3
LCD screen 3

changing the fo nt size 24

cleaning 7

decreasing the brightness 18

difficult to read 61

increasing the brightness 18

notes 23

reflected glare 61

settings 23

synchronising the display 24
LCD screen is too dark 61
LCD screen: remains blank 61
Life, battery 25
Line feed 15
Line in 3
Line In socket 49
Line out 3
Location, selecting the 9
Loudspeaker 36

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Loudspeaker port 3
Loudspeakers

switching off 18
switching on 18

M

Main memory

see Memory expansion 55
Mechanical safety device 42
Memory card

inserting 30

removing 30
Memory Card

handling 30

Memory Stick Pro 30

MultiMediaCard 30

Secure Digital 30
Memory card slot 3
Memory expansion

installing 56

removing 56
Memory module

important notes 55

installing 56

removing 56
Memory Stick Pro 30
Memory upgrade

see Memory expansion 55
Menu key 16
Microphone 36
Microphone port 3
Mobile operation 6
Modem 37

connecting 37
Modem port 3
Monitor

connecting 47, 51

refresh rate 48

remains blank 61
Monitor port 3

see VGA connector 47
Multi-format DVD burner, double layer

support 33
Multimedia, Easy Launch key 20
MultiMediaCard 30

N

Notebook

before you travel 6

cannot be started 62

cleaning 7

getting started 8

ON/OFF switch 3
setting up 9
stops working 63
switching off 11
switching on 11
transporting 6

using 11
Notebook, operation 11
Notes 4

boards 52

cleaning 7

disposal / recycling 68

energy saving 4

LCD screen 23

security 4

transport 6
Num Lock

indicator 14, 16
Num Lock indicator 14
Numeric keypad 15

see Sep arate num eric keypad 16

O

ON/OFF switch

notebook 3
Operating system

activating system protection 45

deactivating system protection 45

protecting with password 44

P

Packaging 8
Password

cancelling 44

changing 44

entering 44
Password protection 43
Pause key 16
Peripheral devices

connecting 46

disconnecting 46
Ports and operating elements 3
Power adapter

connecting 9

setting up 9
Power indicator 14
Preparing for operation 9
Printer does not print 65

R

Rechargeable battery

see Battery 25

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Regional codes 34
Remote control 39

taking out 40

using 40
Removing by hand, CD/DVD 34
Return 15

S

S-Video out socket 3, 51
Safety information 4
Screen

drifting display 62

no screen display 62

synchronising the display 24
Screen brightness

decreasing 18

increasing 18
Screen port

see VGA connector 47
Scroll

indicator 14
Scroll Lock indicator 1 4
Scroll Lock:

indicator 14
Second hard disk 54
Secure Digital 30
Security functions 42
Security functions: brief overview 42
Self-discharge, battery 25
Separate numeric keypad 16
Servicing 52
Setup

see BIOS Setup Utility 58
Shift 16
Shift key 16
Shift+Tab 18
Silent Mode, Easy Launch key 14, 20
SIM card 3
Slot

ExpressCard 28

memory card 30
SPDIF port 3
Standby: indicator 14
Start key 16
Status indicators 13
Summer time 61
Super multi-format DVD±RW DL LF 33
Supervisor password

cancelling 44

changing 44

entering 44
Survey, security functions 42
Suspend mode

disabling 17, 63

enabling 17
Switching between screen outputs 17
Switching on for the first time 10
Synchronisation, screen display 24
System configuration 58
System expansion 55

see Memory expansion 55
System settings, BIOS Setup Utility 58

T

Tab k e y 15
Technical data 66

battery 67

notebook 67

power adapter 90 W 67
The radio connection to a network does

not work 65
Time not correct 61
Time, daylight savings 61
Tips 60
Touchpad 3, 21

buttons 21

cleaning 7

dragging an object 22

executing commands 21

moving the pointer 21

selectinganobject 21

switching off 18

switching on 18
Touchpad buttons 3
Touchpad indicator 14
Transport 6

Transport damage 8
Travel, notebook 6
Troubleshooting 60

U

USB port 3
USB ports 48
USB receiver 39
User password

cancelling 44

changing 44

entering 44
Using Kensington Lock" 42

V

VGA connector 47
Video output

see S-Video out socket 51

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Volume

adjusting 36, 51
decreasing 18
increasing 18

W

Warm restart 18
Whisper mode, Easy Launch key 14, 20

Wireless LAN 38

ON/OFF switch 3
Wireless LAN indicator 14
Wireless LAN/Bluetooth

switching the module off 38

switching the module on 38

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