Fujitsu Siemens Computers AMILO XA Series Easy Manual
Notebook English
EasyGuide
AMILO Xa Series
Are there ...
... any technical questions or problems?
Please contact:
• our Hotline/Help Desk (see Help Desk list) or visit: "
www.fujitsu-siemens.com/ helpdesk")
• Your sales partner
• your sales office
Additional information is contained in the Help Desk list and the "Warranty" manual.
You can find the "Warranty"manual on y our notebook by selecting Startsymbol - Manual
or on the "Drivers & Utilities"CD/DVD or on our website.
Latest information on our products, tips, updates etc. can be found on our
website at: "
www.fujitsu-siemens.com"
This manual w as produced by Xerox Global Services
Published by
Fujitsu Siemens Computers GmbH
Edition 1, April 2007
Order no.: 10600816219
Order no. : 440 N30824
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 fun
ctions
43
Connecting external devices
46
Removing and installing components
during ser
vicing
54
Settings in BIOS Setup Utility
60
Troubleshooting and tips
62
Techni
cal data
67
Manufacturer’s notes
69
Index 71
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Contents
Contents
Innovativetechnology... ................................................................ 1
Areyou missing information? ............................................................ 1
Notational conventions .................................................................. 2
Ports and operating elemen
ts ..........................................................
3
Importantnotes ........................................................................ 4
Safety information ....................................................................... 4
Energy saving .......................................................................... 4
Energy saving under Windows ....................................................... 4
Informationsources ..................................................................... 5
Travelling withyour notebook ............................................................ 6
Before youtravel ................................................................... 6
Transporting the Notebook . . . ....................................................... 6
Cleaning the Notebook .................................................................. 7
Using your noteboo
kforthefirsttime ..................................................
8
Unpacking and che
cking your notebook ...................................................
8
Selecting the loc
ation ...................................................................
9
Connecting the po
weradapter ...........................................................
9
Switching the no
tebook on for the firsttime ................................................
10
Workingwith thenotebook ............................................................ 11
Switching on the Notebook . . . ........................................................... 11
Switching off the Notebook . . . ........................................................... 12
Status indicators ........................................................................ 13
Keyboard ............................................................................... 15
Separate numeric keypad . ........................................................... 17
Key combination .................................................................... 17
Country and keyboard settings ....................................................... 19
Easy Launch keys ...................................................................... 20
Touchpadand touchpad buttons .......................................................... 20
Using the touchpad buttons . . . ....................................................... 21
LCDscreen ............................................................................ 22
Informationon theLCD screen ....................................................... 22
Screen settings ..................................................................... 23
Webcam ............................................................................... 23
Battery ................................................................................. 24
Charging, caring for andmaintaining thebattery ....................................... 24
Removing andinstalling thebattery ................................................... 25
Using thepower-management features ................................................... 26
ExpressCards .......................................................................... 28
Inserting the ExpressCard ........................................................... 28
Removing the ExpressCard ......................................................... 29
Memory cards .......................................................................... 30
Inserting the memorycard .............................................................. 30
Removing thememorycard .............................................................. 30
Hard disk ............................................................................... 30
CD/DVD ............................................................................... 31
CD/DVD datastoragemedia(certaindevicesonly) ..................................... 31
Handling CD/DVDs .................................................................. 32
CD/DVD drives (device-dependen t) ................................................... 32
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Inserting orremovinga CD/DVD ...................................................... 33
Removing t he CD/DVD by hand (emergency removal) .................................. 33
Regional code s for DVD filmsand DVD players ........................................ 34
Adjusting the AutoPlay function ofyour CD/DVD drive .................................. 34
Microphone and loudspeakers . . . ........................................................ 35
Volume: adjusting ................................................................... 36
Ethernet and LAN ....................................................................... 36
Integrated 56k m odem . . ................................................................ 37
Connecting notebook mod em to telephone wall socket . . . .............................. 37
Wireless compone nts (wireless LAN/Bluetooth) . . . ......................................... 38
Switching the wireless LAN/Bluetooth moduleon and off ............................... 38
Remote control forthe Windows Vista Media Center ....................................... 39
Removing remote control ............................................................ 39
Using theremotecontrol ............................................................. 40
Buttons ............................................................................. 41
Securityfunctions ..................................................................... 43
Brief overview ofsecurityfunctions ....................................................... 43
Using Kensington Lock .................................................................. 43
Configuring passwordprotectionin BIOS SetupUtility ...................................... 44
Protecting BIOS Setup Utility (supervisor and user passwo rd) . .......................... 44
Password protection of operating system .............................................. 45
Connectingexternaldevices ........................................................... 46
Ports ................................................................................... 47
Connecting an external monitor . . ........................................................ 48
Setting therefreshratefor your external monitor ....................................... 48
Connecting USB devices ................................................................ 49
Connecting FireWire devices . ............................................................ 49
Connecting external audio devices . . . . . . ................................................. 50
Microphone port . . . . . ................................................................ 50
Line Insocket ....................................................................... 50
Headphones/SPDIF port (loudspeaker port / line out) . .................................. 51
Connecting an external device to S-Video Out ............................................. 52
Activating the TVreceiver ............................................................ 53
Removing and installing components during servicing .. . .............................. 54
Notes o n installing and removing boards and components .................................. 54
Removing andinstalling thebattery ....................................................... 54
Removing andinstalling theharddisk .................................................... 55
Removing thehard disk .............................................................. 55
Installing thehard disk ............................................................... 56
Second harddisk(certaindevicesonly) .............................................. 56
Memory: expansion ..................................................................... 57
Installing a nd removing the memory expansion . . . . . . .................................. 57
Settings in BIO S Setup Utility . ......................................................... 60
Starting the BIOSSetup Utility ........................................................... 60
Using theBIOS Setup Utility ......................................................... 60
Exiting BIOS SetupUtility ............................................................ 61
Troubleshootingand tips .............................................................. 62
Restoring installed software .............................................................. 62
Restoring the ope rating system, drivers, manuals and special software . . . ............... 63
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The not ebook’s date or time is incorrect ................................................... 63
A b eep sounds at a rate of one per second . . . ............................................ 63
The notebook’s LCD screen remains blank . . . . ............................................ 63
The LCD screen is difficult toread ........................................................ 63
Theexternalmonitorremains blank ...................................................... 64
Theexternalmonitorisblank or theimage is unstable ..................................... 64
The notebook ca nnot be started . . . ....................................................... 65
The notebook sto ps working . . ........................................................... 65
The printer does not print . . . . . ........................................................... 66
The radio connection to a network does not work . . ........................................ 66
Technicaldata ......................................................................... 67
Notebook . . ............................................................................. 67
Battery ................................................................................. 68
Power adapter 90 W .................................................................... 68
Manufacturer’snotes .................................................................. 69
Disposal andrecycling .................................................................. 69
Declarationsof Conformity ............................................................... 69
Copyright-protected technology .......................................................... 69
CEmarking ............................................................................ 70
Index .................................................................................. 71
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Innovative technology...
Innovative technology...
and ergonomic design make your AMILO a reliable, convenient no tebook.
Your notebook is available in several different ver sions. Most of the sections in this manual apply to
all models – any differences are indicated separately. Some of the illustrations and features in this
manual may differ from your model and are for guidance only. The "o ptional" components described
in this manual are only available for certain models and must be selected at the time of purchase. At
the time this manual is printed it is not possible to say whether the "model-specific" components
and functions described in this manual will be available for your own particular model.
If you have purchased a notebook with a Microsoft Windows operating system, this will be pre-installed
and optimally configured for you. The notebook is read y to use when you switch it on for the firs t 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 ma in memory (RAM). Please contact our Technical Support
for information on released memory modules.
• a CD/DVD burner for watching DVD movies or recording your own CDs and DVDs
• depending on the model, a second hard disk to allow your notebook to be
operated with two hard disks in a RAID configuration
• an S-Video O ut socket for conne cting your notebo ok to your television
• a FireWire port for conn ecting high speed devices such as digital camcorders
• several USB ports which provide easy expansion with webcams, game pads, printers and more
• an integral webcam to take photos or to video chat
• 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 pho tos, music and videos quickly onto your notebook
• two onboard microphones for voice recording or Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP)
• an onboard sound card, two stereo loudspeakers and a bass loudspeaker
(subwoofer) for your audio enjoyment
• you can connect a microphone and external loudspeakers t o o btain an even better sound
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 operating manual tells you how to put your AMILO into operation, and
how to operate it in daily use.
Are you missing information?
An overview with further information about your notebook can be found in
"
Information sources", Page 5.
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Notational conventions
Pay particular attention to text marked with this symbol. Failure to observe
this warning endangers your life, destroys the device, or may lead to loss of
data. Failure to follow the instructions may lead to loss of data , invalidate
your warranty, destroy the device, or endanger your life
indicates important informat
ion that is required to use the device properly.
►
refers to an action which you must carry out.
indicates a result
This style
flags data entered using the keyboard in a program dialog or command
line, e.g. your password (Name123) or a command to launch a program
(start.exe)
This style
refers to information displayed by a program on the screen, e.g.:
Installation is completed
This style
is for
• terms and texts in a softwar
e user interface, e.g.: ClickSave.
• names of programs or files, e.g. Windows or setup.exe.
"This style"
is for
• cross-references to another section, e.g. "Safety information"
• Cross-references to an external source, e.g. a web address: For more
information, go to "
www.fujitsu-siemens.com"
• indicates names of CDs and DVDs as well as names and titles of othe r
materials, e.g.: "CD/DVD Drivers & Utilities" or "Safety" manual
Abc
refers to a key on the k eyboard , e.g.:
F10
This style
flags concepts and text tha t are emphasised or highlighted, e.g.: Do not
switch o ff device
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Ports and operating elements
Ports and operating elements
PortsandoperatingelementsModemportLCDscreenMonitorportS-VideooutsocketBuilt-inlo udspeakersLoudspeakerportBluetoothportWirelessLANKensingtonLockLANportMemorycardslotFireWire portUSBportExpressCardslotBatteryBatteryreleaseSIM c ardHarddiskTouchpadbuttonsTouch padNotebookON/OFFswitchEasyLaunchkeysInfrared interfaceCD/DVDdriveHeadphoneportMicrophone portLineinLineoutSPDIFportDCINjackWebcam
This chapter presents t he individual hardware components of your notebook. It provides
an overview of the notebook’s displays and po rts. Please familiarise yourself with these
components befo re you start to work with your notebook.
14
6
9
1
2
3
5
4
22
21
20
25
26
27
19
30
29
28
24
23
6
7
31
8
18
13
11
10
15
16
17
12
1=USBport
2 = FireWire port
3 = LAN port
4=USBports
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 = Remote con trol interface
17 = On/Off switch for wireless LAN, Bluetooth
18 = Touchpad keys
19 = Bass loudspeaker (subwoofer)
20 = CD/DVD drive
21 = Modem port
22 = Kensington Lock
23 = Service compartment (hard disk(s))
24 = Service compartment (memory)
25 = S-Video out socket
26 = DVI-I monitor port
27=DCINjack
28 = Battery release latch
29 = Battery
30 = Battery release latch
31 = Webcam
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Important notes
Important notes
ImportantnotesNotes
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" manual
and in the safety notes below.
Observe the sections in the manua
l marked with the symbol on the left.
When connecting and disconnecti
ng cables, observe the relevant
notes in this operating manual.
Read the information on the ambi
ent conditions in "
Technical data", Page 67 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.
Please refer to the notes in the c
hapter "
Removing and installing
components duri ng servicing
", Page 54.
This notebook complies with the relevant safety regulations for data processing
equipment. If you have questions about using your notebook in a particular area,
please contact your sales outlet or our Hotline/Help Desk.
Energy saving
NotesEnergyEnergysaving
Switch the notebook off when it is not in use. Switch off extern al, connecte d devices if you
are not using them. If you use the energy saving functions, the notebook uses less energy.
You will then be able to work for longer before having to recharge the battery.
Energy efficiency is increased and the environmental impact is reduced.
You save money while protecting the environment.
Energy saving under Windows
► Make use of the power mana gement features (see ""Using the power-management features",
Page 26").
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Information sources
Information sources
This manual contains more detailed instructions and technical information for your note book.
Manuals available on ly as PDF files can be printed out if you connect a printer to your notebook.
Information source Type of informatio n Where?
Quick Start G uide (printed) Poster with information about
getting started
Accessories kit
"Safety" manual (printed
and/or PDF file)
Safety information Accessories k it and/or on your
notebook
"Recovery P roce ss" manual
(printed and/or PDF file)
Information on restoring
the operating system,
drivers, manuals and spe cial
software
Accessories kit, on your
notebook or on our website
"
www.fujitsu-siemens.com/ support/"
"EasyGuide" manual (PDF
file)
Detailed instructions for
commissioning, operation
and technical information
"Wireless LAN" manual
(PDF file)
Detailed instructions for
using wireless LAN and
technical information
"Warranty" manual (PDF
file)
General guarantee
conditions
information files (e.g.
*.TXT,
*.DOC, *.CHM, *.HLP)
Information on utiliti
es and
programs
The manuals are located on you
r
notebook under Startsymbo
l – Manual
or in some cases, updated v
ersions
can be found on our website
at:
"
www.fujitsu-siemens.c
om/support/".
information files (e.g. *.TXT,
*.DOC, *.CHM, *.HLP)
Information on the operating
system, the webcam an d
Bluetooth
In the s oftwar e for these applications
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Important notes
Travelling with your notebook
MobileoperationNotesTranspor tNotebook
Please observe the points listed below when travelling with your notebook.
Before you travel
► Back up important data stored on your hard disk.
NotebookTravel,notebook
► Switch off the radio component for data security reasons. With data traffic via a wireless
connection, it is also possible for unauthorised third parties to receive data.
Information on activating data encryption is provided in the documentation
for your radio component.
► If you wish to use your notebook during a flight, first check with the flight
attendants if it is OK to do so.
When travelling in other countries
► If you are tra velling abroad, check that the mains adapter can be operated with the
local mains voltage. If this is not the case, obtain the appropriate mains adapte r fo r
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 th is 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 government office of the country you will be
travelling in as to w hether you may operate the radio component integrated in
your notebook there (see also "
CE marking", Page 70).
► If you are planning to use a modem, please be aware that it may not necessarily be compatible
with the local telephone system. This may result in poor performa nce, or the modem may not w ork
at all. You may require a country-specific telephone adapter (available as an optional accessory).
Transporting the Notebook
The remote control or a placeholder must be plugged into the ExpressCard slot. This
will prevent foreign objects from getting into the notebook via the slot. Protect the
notebook from severe shocks and extreme temperatures (e.g. direct sunlight in a car).
► Remove all disks (e.g. CD, DV
D) from the drives.
TransportNotebook
► Switch the notebook off.
► Unplug the mains adapter an d all
external devices from the power socket.
► Disconnect the mains adap ter cable and the da ta cables for all external devices.
► Close the LCD screen so that it loc
ks into place.
► To protect against damaging jolts and bumps, use a notebook carrying
case to transport your notebook.
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Cleaning the Notebook
Do not clean any interior parts yo urself; leave this job to a service technician.
Only use cleaning products designed for computers. Normal household
cleaners and p olishes can damage the markings on the keyboard and the
device, the paintwork or the notebook itself.
Ensure that no liquid enters the notebook.
The Crystal View display is very sensitive to scratching! Only clean the
display surface with a very soft, slightly damp cloth.
► Switch the notebook off.
CleaningNotesNotebookKeyboardTouchpadLCDscreenCrystalView display
► Unplug the mains plug of the mains adapter from the mains socket.
► Remove the battery (see "
Removing the ba
ttery", Page 25).
Wipe the casing with a dry cloth. If particularly dirty, use a cloth w hich has been
moistened in mild domestic detergent and then carefully wrung out.
To clean the keyboard and the tou ch pad, you can use 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.
GettingstartedNote bookGettingstartedNotebook
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 r equired are already pre-installed.
Upon delivery, the battery can be found in the battery compartment or in the accessories kit. The
battery must be charged if you want to operate your notebook with the battery.
When not plugged into a mains outlet, the notebook runs on its built-in battery. You can
increase the battery’s life by enab ling the system’s energy saving funct ions.
When you use your notebook in your 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 instructions on
how to connect devices such as a mouse and a printer to the notebook.
Unpacking and checking y
our notebook
Should y ou 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 th e packaging in the future if you need to transport your device.
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Selecting the location
Location,selectingtheNotebookPoweradapter
Select a suitable location for the notebook before setting it up. Consider
the following points when select ing a location:
• Never place the notebook on a s oft s urface (e.g. carpeting, upholste red furniture,
bed). This can block the air vents and cause damage due to overheating.
• Do not place the notebook directly on your legs for extended periods. The
underside of the notebook heats up during normal operation. Extended contact
with the skin can become unpleasant or even re sult in burns.
• Place the notebook on a stable, flat, non-slip surface. P lease note that
the rubber feet may mark certain types of surfaces.
• Keep oth er objects 1 00 mm away from the notebook and its mains
adapter to ensure adequate ventilation.
• Never cover the ventilation slots on the notebook or the mains adapter.
• Do not expose the notebook to extreme environmental conditions. Protect
the notebo ok against dust, humidity and heat.
Connecting the power adapter
PreparingforoperationPoweradapter
Please refer to the instructions
in "
Safety information", Page 4.
The power cable supplied conforms
to the requirements of the country in which
you purchased your notebook. Mak
e 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 only be connected to a mains socket
if the notebook is connected to
the mains adapter.
Make sure that the rated current
of the mains adapter is not higher than that
of the power system to which you
connect the mains a dapter (see section
"Technical data", "
Power adap
ter 90 W", Page 68).
1
2
3
► Connect the mains adapter cable (1) to the
DC jack (DC IN) on the notebo ok.
► Plug the power cable (2) into the
mains adapter.
► Plug the power cable (3) into a mains outlet.
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Using your notebook for the first time
Switching the notebook on for the first time
Switchingonforthefirsttime
When you switch your notebook on for the first time, the s upplied software is
installed and configured. Due to the fact that this installation procedure must not
be interrupted, you should set aside enough time for it to be fully completed a nd
connect the no tebook to the mains outlet using the mains adapter.
During installation, the notebook must only be rebooted when you are requested to do so!
Your operating system is pre-
installed on the hard disk to facilitate the procedure
when you use your notebook for
the first time.
► Switch the notebook on (see "
S
witching on th e Notebook", Page 11).
► During installation, follow the on-screen instructions.
Consult the operating system m
anual if anything is unclear about the requested input data.
If a Window s 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
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.
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Working with the notebook
Switching off the Notebook
1
► Shut down the op erating system properly
(in Windows via the Start menu by clicking
Start – Shut Down – Shut Down – OK).
Notebook:
► If the notebook is not switched off
automatically, press the ON/OFF switch (1)
for approx. five seconds.
1
► Close the LCD screen (1)
until you
feel it click and engag
e.
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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: T he notebook is switched on.
• Indicator lights up amber: The notebook is switched off.
• Indicator flashes: Noteb ook is in energy-saving mode
When running off the battery:
• Indicator lights up: The notebook is switched on.
• Indicator is off: The notebook is switched off.
• Indicator flashes: The notebo ok is in energy saving mode or the notebook is
switched on and the battery charge is less than 10%.
Standby:indicatorPowerindicator
Battery ind icator
The charging state of the battery is shown by the battery indicator.
• Indicator lights up: The battery is charging.
• Indicator flashes: The battery cannot b e charged.
• Indicator is off: The battery is empty, fully charged or the power adapter is
not c onn ected.
Batterychargesta
tusindicator
BatterysymbolBatteryindicator
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 "Easy Launch Keys").
• Indicator is off: The processor fan is running in normal operation.
The processor and the graphics are operating at full power.
Whispermode,
EasyLaunchkey
SilentMode,E
asyLaunchkey
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.
Touchpadindicator
Wireless LAN/ Bluetooth indicator
• Indicator lights up: The wireless LAN/ Bluetooth module is switched on.
• Indicator is off: The wireless LAN/ Bluetooth
module is switched off.
WirelessLANindicator
Caps Lock indicat or
• 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.
CapsLockindicatorCapsLock
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 Loc k indicator
• Indicator lights up: The
Scroll Lock
key has been pressed.
The effect this key has varies from programme to programme.
Scr
ollLock:
Scr
ollLockindicator
Scr
oll
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Keyboard
KeyboardNumerickeypadNumerickeypadButtons
The keyboard of your notebook is subject to continuous wear through normal
use. The key markings are espe cially prone to wear. The key markings are
liable to wear away over the life of the not ebook.
The keyboard has been designed to provide all the functions of an enhanced keyboard.
Some enhanced keyboard functions are mapped with k ey combinations.
The following description of keys refers to Windows. Additional functions supported by the keys
are described in the relevant manuals supplied with your application programs.
The figure below shows 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 of German keyboard layout)
Backspace key
The Backspace key deletes the character to the left of the cursor.
BackspaceBackspace
Tab key
The Tab key moves the cursor to the next tab stop.
Tabke
y
Enter key (return)
The Enter key terminates a command line. The command you have entered
is executed when you press this key.
EnterkeyReturnEnterLinefeed
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Caps Lock key
The Caps Lock key activates uppercase mode (CapsLK indicator lit).
The Caps Lock function causes all the characters you type t o appear 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.
ShiftkeyCapsLock
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 special functio
ns indicated on overlay keys (see
"
Key combination", Page 17).
If th e external keyboard does not fe
ature a
Fn
key, you can simultaneously
press the
Ctrl
+
Alt
keys instead.
Fnkey
Cursor keys
The cursor keys move the cursor in the direction of the arrow, i.e. up, down,
left, or right.
CursorkeysCursorcontrolke
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Pause key
The
Pause
key temporarily suspends the s
creen output. Output resumes
when you press any other key.
Pausekey
Start key
The Start key opens the Windows S
tart menu.
Startkey
Menu key
The Menu key opens the menu for the selected item.
Menukey
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