Fujitsu Siemens Computers AMILO XA Series Easy Manual

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Notebook English
EasyGuide
AMILO Xa Series
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Are there ...
... any technical questions or problems?
Please contact:
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 nd 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"
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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
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AMILO Xa Series
Innovative technology... 1 Ports and operating elements
3
Important notes 4 Using your notebook for the rst 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
EasyGuide
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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
kforthersttime ..................................................
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 rsttime ................................................
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 lmsand 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
Conguring 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 difcult 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-specic" components and functions described in this manual will be available for your own particular model.
If you have purchased a notebook with a Microsoft Windows operating system, this will be pre-installed and optimally congured for you. The notebook is read y to use when you switch it on for the rs 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 conguration
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
ags data entered using the keyboard in a program dialog or command line, e.g. your password (Name123) or a command to launch a program (start.exe)
This style
refers to information displayed by a program on the screen, e.g.:
Installation is completed
This style
is for
terms and texts in a softwar
e user interface, e.g.: ClickSave.
names of programs or les, 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
ags 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.
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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 nd essential safety information regarding your notebook. The other notes provide helpful information on your notebook.
Safety information
SafetyinformationNotes
Please note the safety informati
on provided in the "Safety" manual
and in the safety notes below.
Observe the sections in the manua
l marked with the symbol on the left.
When connecting and disconnecti
ng cables, observe the relevant
notes in this operating manual.
Read the information on the ambi
ent conditions in "
Technical data", Page 67 and
the chapter "
Using your notebo
ok for the rst time", Page 8 before preparing
your notebook for use and switc
hing it on for the rst time.
When cleaning the device, plea
se observe the relevant notes in
"
Cleaning the Notebook", Page
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 efciency 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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Important notes
Information sources
Information sources
This manual contains more detailed instructions and technical information for your note book. Manuals available on ly as PDF les 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 le)
Safety information Accessories k it and/or on your
notebook
"Recovery P roce ss" manual (printed and/or PDF le)
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 le)
Detailed instructions for commissioning, operation and technical information
"Wireless LAN" manual (PDF le)
Detailed instructions for using wireless LAN and technical information
"Warranty" manual (PDF le)
General guarantee conditions
information les (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 les (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, rst check with the ight
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-specic 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 rst time
Using your notebook for the rs
ttime
Please read the chapter entitled "Important notes", Page 4.
GettingstartedNote bookGettingstartedNotebook
Before you can use your notebook for the rst 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 ofce, 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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Using your notebook for the rst tim e
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, at, 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 rst time
Switching the notebook on for the rst time
Switchingonforthersttime
When you switch your notebook on for the rst time, the s upplied software is installed and congured. 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 rst 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 nd
additional information on t
he system as well as the drivers, help programs,
updates, manuals, etc. on y
our notebook or on the "Drivers & Utilities" CD/DVD
or on our website (see "
Info
rmation sources", Page 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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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. ve seconds.
1
Close the LCD screen (1)
until you
feel it click and engag
e.
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Working with the notebook
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 ashes: 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 ashes: 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 ashes: 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 gure 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
ys
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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Separate numeric keypad
NumerickeypadSeparatenumeric key padNumLock
The keyboard of your notebook has a separate numeric keypad on the right-hand side.
+
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 showing a German keyboard layout)
Key combination
Keycombinati
on
The following descrip tion of key combinations refers to functions when using Microsoft Windows. Some of the following key combinations may not function in other operating systems and with some device drivers.
Other key combinations are de scribed in the relevant manuals supplied with your application programs.
Key combinations are performed as follows:
Press and hold the rst key in the combination.While holding the rst key down, press the other key or keys in the combination.
If the external keyboard does not feature a
Fn
key, you can simultaneously
press the
Ctrl
+
Alt
keys instead.
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Activating energy saving mode
Use this key combination to activate the Windows energy options
for changing power switch behaviour or behaviour on closing laptops,
as described u nder "
Using the power-management features",
Page 26.
Fn+F1Energysavingmode
Switching between screen outputs
If an external monitor is connected, the monitor on which the outpu t is to be displayed can be selected with this key combination.
You can opt to use:
just the notebook’s LCD screen (LCD)
jut an external screen (DVI-I)
both the LCD screen of the notebook and the external monitor (DVI-I)
Fn+F3Switchingbetweenscreenoutputs
The screen output depends o n the display settings in the NVIDIA Control Panel. Further display set tings are possible using this
NVIDIA software.
Enabling/disabling the touchpad
This key combination switches the touchpad of your no tebook on and off.
Fn+F5TouchpadTouchpad
Switch loudspeakers on/off
Use t his key combination to switch your notebook’s loudspeakers on/off.
Fn+F6LoudspeakersLoudspeakers
Decreasing the screen brightness
This key combination decreases the brightness of the screen.
Fn+F9LCDscreenS cr eenbrightness
Increasing the screen brightness
This key combination increases the brightness of the screen.
Fn+F8LCDscreenScreenbri
ghtness
Volume: decreasing
This key combination reduces the volume of the integrate d loudspeakers.
Fn+F10Volume
Increasing the volume
This key combination raises the volume of the integrated loudspeakers.
Key:Fn+F11Volume
Switch between open applications
With this key combination you can switch between several open applications.
Alt+Tab
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AltCtrl
Del
++
Carrying out a warm boot
This key combination triggers a reset and reboots the notebook. To do this, hold down the
Ctrl
and
Alt
keys and then press the
Del
key. First the Task Manager is displayed. Then you m ust
press all three keys again to reboot.
Ctrl+Alt+DelWarmrestart
Backtab
This key combination moves the cursor back to the previous tabular stop.
Shift+TabBa cktab
Key combinations with the Windows keys are contained in the manual for your operating system.
Country and keyboard settings
If yo u want to change the country and keyboard settings, proceed as follows:
Enter the settings by clicking Start – (Settings)– Control Panel – Time, Regional andLanguage Options .
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Easy Launch keys
EasyLaunchkeys
Your notebook is equipped with Easy Launch keys. With the pre-installed software you can launch th e following applications or functions by pressing a single button.
Webcam
With this key you can star
t your system’s integral webcam.
Multimedia
This button starts multimedia applications.
Multimedia,EasyLaunchkey
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 operate at the full performance level.
This reduced power is adequate for most ofce applications however.
Whispermode,
EasyLaunchkey
SilentMode,E
asyLaunchkey
Internet
With this button you can start the standard internet browser of your system.
Internet,EasyLaunchkey
Touchpad and touchpad buttons
Keep the to uch pad clean. Protect it from dirt, liquids, and grease.
TouchpadTouchpad
Never touch the touchpad with dirty ngers.
Do not rest heavy objects (e.g. books) on the tou chp ad or the touchpad buttons.
1
2
1 = Touchpad
2 = touchpad buttons
The touchpad enables you to move the mouse pointer on the screen.
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The touchpad buttons a llow you to select and execute commands. They correspond to the buttons on a conventional mouse.
Using the touchpad buttons
Moving the pointer
Move your finger on the touchpa
d.
Touchpad
The pointer will move accordingly.
Selecting an item
Move the pointer to the item you wish to select.
Touchpad
Ta p the touchpad once or press the le
ft button once.
The item is selected.
Executing a command
Move the pointer to the field you wish to select.
Touchpad
Tap the touchpad twice or press the l
eft button twice.
The command will be executed.
Dragging an object
Select the desired object.
Touchpad
Press and hold the left button and dra
g the object to the desired position
with the nger on the touchpad.
The item will be moved.
Use the key combination
Fn
+
F5
to disable the touchpad to avoid accidentally
movingthepointeronthescreen(seealso"
Key combination", Page 17).
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LCD screen
Information on the LCD screen
LCDscreenNotes
High-quality TFT displays are installed in notebooks from Fujitsu Siemens Computers GmbH. For technical reasons, TFT monitors are manufactured for a specic resolution. An optimal, clear picture can only be ensured in the resolution intended fo r the particular TFT m onitor. A monitor resolution which differs from the specication can result in an un clear picture.
The monitor r esolution 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 consist s 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 your notebook is optimally set at the factory.
Permanently unlit or lit pixels
The standard o f production techniques today cannot g uarant ee an absolutely f ault-free screen display. A few isolated constant lit or unlit pixels may be present. The maximum permitted number of pixels faults is stipulated in the st ringent 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 three subpixels (red, green and blue), so there are almost 2.4 million subpixels in total. According to ISO 13406-2 (Class II), a maxim um 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 lighting. The luminosity of the background lighting can decrease during the period of use of the notebook. However, you can set the brightness of your monitor individually.
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Screen settings
Setting the resolution
LCDscreen
The screen resolution of the LCD screen of your notebook is optimally set at the factory.
Changing the font size
ChangingthefontsizeLCDscreen
You c an choose between a larger and a smaller font.
Right-click on the desktop. Enter your settings by clicking Personalization – Adjust Font Size
(DPI) (in the left pane) – Continue.
or
Enter your settings by clicking Start – (Settings) – Control Panel – Appearance and
Personalization – Personalization – Adjust Font Size (DPI) (in the left pane) – Continue.
Synchronising the display on the LCD screen and an external monitor
LCDscreenMonitorSynchronisat ion,
screendisplay
Your notebook supports simultaneou
s display on the LCD screen and an external monitor. Using
the corresponding Fn/key combinat
ions, you can toggle between the different screen output
options (see "
Key combinatio n", Pa
ge 17, section "Toggle outpu t screen").
Information on connecting an extern
al monitor can be found in the section "
Connecting an
external monitor", Page 48"Connecti
ng an external monitor", page 51.
Webcam
Webcam
Your notebook is equipped with an integral webcam. Dep ending on the software used, you can take pictu res, record video clips or take part in web chats.
The LED of the webcam indicates its status:
The LED lights up green: The webcam is enabled.
The LED lights up red: The webcam so
ftware is accessing the webcam
(displaying an image or recording
amovie).
The webcam automatically adjust
s itself to the current light level. For this reason
the LCD screen may icker while th
e light level is adjusted.
The picture quality depends on th
e lighting conditions and the software being used.
You will nd further informatio
n on software in the help function integral to the
application (see chapter "
Info
rmation sources", Page 5).
You may only use the webcam with one application at a time.
When using the webcam make su re the notebook is on a stable surface.
To nd out how to turn the webcam on and off, see "
Easy Launch keys", Page 20.
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Battery
BatteryBatteryLife,batteryRechargeablebatteryRechargeablebattery
The battery is one of the most important components of your notebook. When not plugged into a mains socket, the notebook runs on its built-in battery. You can increase th e 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.
You can increase the time for which your notebook will operate under battery power. We therefore recommend that while operating under battery power, you
should switch off the Windows Vista Aero graphics user interface.
Select Startsymbol – (Settings) – C
ontrol Panel– Appearance and Personalization – Screen colour and
appearance – Open the Properties fo
r Classical Appearance to set further options and select – Basic
Windows Vista –or–Standard Window
s –or–Classic Windows –toswitchoffWindows Vista Aero.
Charging, caring for and maint
aining the battery
BatteryBattery
The notebook battery can only be c harg ed, when the ambient temperature is between 5°C and max. 35°C.
You can charge the battery by connecting the notebook to the power adapter (see "
Connecting the power adapter" , 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 a larm. If you do not connect the mains adapter within ve minutes of the warning alarm described above, your notebook will automatically switch off.
Information on the battery charging time can be found in "
Technical data", Page 67.
Monitoring the battery charging level
BatteryBatterystatusmeter
Windows also has a "Batte ry sta tus meter" in the taskbar for monitoring the battery capacity. When you place the mouse pointer on the battery symbol, the system displays the battery status.
Battery: storing
BatteryBatterySelf-dis
charge,battery
Charging
capacity,battery
Keep the battery pack between 0 °C an d +30 °C (32 and 122 degrees Fahrenheit). The lower the temperature at which the batteries are s tored , the lower the rate of self-discharge.
If you will be storing batteries for a longer period (more than two months), the battery charge level should be approx. 30 %. To pre vent exhaustive discharge, check the charging level of the battery at regular intervals.
To be able to m a ke use of the optimal charging capacity of the batteries, the ba ttery 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 ba tteries in the device.
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Removing and installing the battery
Only use batteries approved by Fujitsu Siemens Computers for your notebook.
Never use force when inserting or removing a battery.
Make su re that no foreign bodies get into the battery connections.
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 t
o the notebook.
Turn your notebook over and place it on a stable, sturdy, at surface. If nece ssary, 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 and hold it in place.
Remove the batter y from the batte
ry
compartment (3).
Inserting the battery
2
1
Push the battery into the battery
compartment until it engages (1).
Battery
Push the battery lock in directi
on
of the arrow (2).
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Using the power-management features
PowerPowerBattery
The notebook uses less power w hen the available power-management features are used. You will then b e able to work longer when using the battery before having to recharge it.
Power efciency is increased and environmental pollution reduced. By choosing the best power options, you can make signicant savings and at the same time help protect the environment.
When you close the lid, the notebook automatically enters a power saving mode.
In Windows, Hibernate is activated by default.
We currently recommend the following settings:
These settings are based on practical experience and may therefore differ from the default settings of the preinstalled software and from Windows.
Function On external power On battery power
Turn off monitor After 10 minutes After 5 minutes
Turn off hard disk(s) After 15 minutes After 10 minutes
Energy saving (S3) After 20 minutes After 15 minutes
Hibernate mode (S4) After 1 hour After 30 minutes
Activate the power-management features with Start – (Settings) – Control Panel – Mobile PC –
Power Options.
Activate the screen saver by clicking Start – (Settings) – Control Panel – Appearance and
Personalization – Personalization – Change screen saver.
or
Right-click on the desktop. Switch on the screen saver by clicking Personalization –
Change screen saver.
If you need further information a bout an option, you can get help with most settings by pressing
F1
to open the Microsoft Help.
If your notebook is in a po wer saving mode, be sure to r emember the following:
During power saving mode, open les are held in the main memory, in the cache or in a swap le on the hard disk.
Never turn off your notebook while it is in a power saving mode. If the built-in battery is nearly at, close the open les and do not go into power saving mode.
Switch the notebook off:
To connect external devices
To disconnect external dev
ices from the notebook
To change the memory expansion
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If you do not intend to use your notebook for a long period of time:
Exit power saving mode if necess
ary via the mouse or keyboard or by switching on the
notebook.
Close all opened programs and switch the notebook off.
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ExpressCards
SlotExpressCar d
An ExpressCard slot enables operation of an ExpressCard/34 or ExpressCard/54.
Consult the documentation supplied by the ExpressCard’s manufacturer and follow the instructions provided.
Never use force when installing or removing an ExpressCard.
Make sure that no foreign objects ente r the ExpressCard slot.
Inserting the ExpressCard
Keep the placeholder for the ExpressCard in a safe place. If you remove the ExpressCard, be sure to reinsert the placeholder in the slot. This prevents foreign objects from getting into the ExpressCard slot.
1
2
Press on the remote control (1) so
that the remote control j umps out of the slot somewhat.
ExpressCard
Pull the remote control out of the slot (2).
Insert the ExpressCard in the s lot guide
with the connection contacts rst.
Gently push the Expres
sCard into the slot
until you feel it click
into place.
The ExpressCard may jut out from the ExpressCard slot, depending on its type.
Please refer to the documentation for the ExpressCard for driver installation instructions.
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Removing the ExpressCard
ExpressCard
You can stop the ExpressCard using the corresponding symbol in the task bar:
Left-click on the icon.SelecttheExpressCardyouwanttostopandremove.Press the Enter key.
Wait for the dialogue box which tells you that it is now safe to remove the ExpressCard.
1
2
Press on the edge of the ExpressCard
(1) so that the ExpressCard jumps out of the slot slightly.
Pull the E xpre ssCard (2) out of the slot.
Insert the remote control in the slot.Gently push the remote control 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
MultiMediaCard (MMC)
MemoryCardMultiMediaCard
Memory Stick / Memory Stick pro (Sony®)
MemoryCardMemoryStickPro
Please read the documentation supplied with the memory card for any special instructions.
MemoryCard
Inserting the memory card
Carefully push the memory card into the
slot. The label sho uld be facing upward.
Memorycard
The memory card m ay jut out from the memory card slot, depending on its type.
Removing the memory card
Pull the memory card out of the notebook.
Memorycard
Hard disk
Hard
disk
The hard disk is the most important storage medium of your notebook. You can work considerably faster and more efciently if you copy applications and les 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 only)
DatastoragemediaCD/DVD
CD/DVD drives can either only read or both read and write different CDs or D VDs. The meaning of the respe ctive 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. These 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 Mbytes of data. Then these data cannot be changed, but can be read a s often as desired.
CD-RW
CD-RW
Abbreviation for Compact Disc ReWriteable. A CD-RW is an optical data storage medium that can be written with a maximum of 700 MByte of data a virtually unlimited number of times. This means the data can be deleted and changed.
DVD (DVD-ROM and DVD video)
DVDvideoDVD-ROMDVD
Abbreviation for Digital Versatile Disc or Digital Video D isc. 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 sto rage 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.
DVD+R and DVD-R are different standards. DVD+Rs and DVD-Rs can only be written by drives wh ich support the respective standard.
DVD+RW/DVD-RW
DVD-RWDVD+R
W
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 maximum of 4.7 GBytes of data
virtually an unlimited number of t
imes. This me ans the data can be deleted and changed.
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 D L (Double Layer)
DVD+RDL/DVD-RDL
Abbreviation for Digital Versatile Disc Recordable Double Layer or Digital Video Disc Recordable Double Layer. A DVD+R DL or a DVD-R D L is an optical data storage medium that can only be written once with a maximum o f 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 G Byte s of data. Then these data cannot be cha nged, 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 C D/DVDs:
Avoid touching the surface o
f a CD/DVD. Hold CDs/DVDs by their edges!
CD/DVD
Always s tore CDs/DVDs in their cases. This will protect them from dust, scratches and other damage.
Protect your CDs/DVDs from dus
t, mechanical vibration and direct sunlight!
Avoid storing a CD/DVD in areas subject to high tem peratu res or humidity.
In order to make use of the full recording speed of your drive, please use blank disks marked "Multispeed" or "High Speed"
BlankCDblankDVDblank
CD/DVD drives (device-dependent)
Your notebook is d elivered with a CD/DVD drive. Your notebook features a Multi-format DVD burner with double layer support.
Please ask your local computer store for assistance if you are not sure which CD or DVD type suits best for your use case, e. g. backing up data, recording lms, storing pictur e s etc..
Multi-format DVD burner with double layer support
CD/DVDd
rive
Multi-f
ormatDVDburner,double l ayersupport
DLsuppo
rt,Multi-formatDVDburner
With the m ulti-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, DVD+Rs, DVD+RWs, DVD-Rs, DVD-RWs and DVD+R DLs.
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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 will open.
Gently pull the drive tray (2) completely out.
Place the CD/DVD in the drive tray with
the label facing upwards.
or
Take out an inserted CD/DVD.
Push in the drive tray until you feel
it lock into place.
Removing the CD/DVD by hand (emergency removal)
CD/DVDRemovingbyhand,CD/DVDEmergencyremoval,CD/DVD
In the event of a power failure or damage to the drive it may be necessary to manually remove the CD/DVD.
1
2
Switch your notebook off.Push a pen or a piece of wire (such as a
paperclip) rmly into the opening (1).
The drive tray is ejected. You can now pu ll the dr ive tray (2) out of the drive.
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Regional codes for DVD lms and DVD players
DVDlmDVDRegi onalcodes
DVD lms and DVD players (e.g. the DVD drive of your notebook) are always provided with a regional code. The regional codes of DVD lms and DVD players must match so that the D VD lmcanbeplayedback.
There are six different regional codes:
Regional code 1:
USA and Canada
Regional code 2:
Egypt, Europe, Japan, South Africa and the Middle East
Regional code 3:
South-east Asia (incl. Hong Kong, Indonesia, the Philippines, South Korea, Taiwan)
Regional code 4:
Australia, New Zealand, South-East Pacic, 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 nal user to change the regional code of the drive up to ve times to play back corresponding DVD lms. After this, the last regional code selected is retained and cannot be changed again.
If a DVD lm can be watched in all regions, it has the regional code 0.
Before buying a DVD lm you should check that the regional code of the DVD lm matches the region code set for the DVD drive of your notebook.
Adjusting the AutoPlay function of your CD/DVD drive
AutoPlayfunctionCD/DVDContenttype,CD/DVD
Windows uses AutoPlay technology. This allows you to tell Windows what to do with different types of CD or DVD disks.
You can set the AutoPlay function of the CD/DVD drive according to your needs. For example, if you insert a music CD you can tell Windows to open Media Player and start to play it au tomatically.
Proceed as follows:
Enter the settings by clicking Start – (Settings) – Control Panel – Hardware and Sound – Autoplay.
Please note that you must sel
ect the desired action for each
individual CD/DVD content t
ype.
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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 control
MicrophoneLoud speaker
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 subwo ofer system for true listening pleasure. Internal loudspeakers are used to produce the treble and mid-range tones. The bass loudspeaker is used to produce the bass tones. As the se 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.
Use the ke y combination
Fn
+
F6
to switch th e loudspeaker off and on.
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Volume: adjusting
The built-in volume control does not supp ort the optical SPDIF interface.
Set the desired volume with the key combination
Fn
+
F10
or
Fn
+
F11
.
or
Set the desired volume with the volume control.
or
Double-click on the loudspeake
r symb ol in the tool bar and on Mixer.
or
Select Startsymbol – (Settings) – Control Panel – Hardware and Sound
– Sound: Adjust volume control.
Use the slide control to change the volume.
Volume
To turn the loudspeaker on or off, double-click the loudspeaker symbol in the tool bar.
Ethernet and LAN
EthernetLAN
The internal LAN module of your notebook s upports Eth ernet-LAN (10/100/1000 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 congure and use the LAN-connections.
The delivery scope does not include a LAN cable. These can be obtained through your retailer.
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Integrated 56k modem
56kmodemModem
The integrated 56k modem supports all data communication 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 bee n checke d in agreement with the guideline TBR-21.
The m o dem 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, France, Holland and Italy.
Also in: Poland, Slovenia, South Africa and Hungary.
Connecting notebook modem to telephone wall socket
The modem cable and the country-specic telephone adapter are not included in delivery. These can be obtained through your retailer.
Please note that the telephone line is busy and that you cannot use your telephone if the mod em cable is plugged into the telephone wall socket. Pull the modem cable out of the telephone socket after you have nished your internet session or the fax mode and reconnect the telephone cable.
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-specic telephone adapter (3).
Connect the modem cable to you
r
telephone wall socket (4).
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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 permits (CE!) issued for this device.
WirelessLANBluetooth
Wireless LAN and Bluetooth (optional) are integrated in your n otebook.
Switching the wireless LAN/
Bluetooth module on and off
Check whether the wireless LAN module is activated/deactivated in the installed wireless LAN software.
WirelessLAN/BluetoothWirelessLAN/Bluetooth
Move the slider to the "ON" position to
activate the wireless LAN/Bluetooth module.
The wireless LAN/Bluetoo
th indicator
lights up when the wirele
ss LAN/Bluetooth
module is switched on.
You can nd more information on using Wireless LAN or Bluetooth in the relevant manual or in the Help les (see "
Information so urces", Page 5).
To make use of the full range of Bluetooth functions, install the Bluetooth software.
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Remote control for the Windows Vista Media Center
RemotecontrolCIRinterface
Your notebook is equ ipped with a CIR interface and a Media Center remote control. You
can use the remote control to operate the Windows Vista Media Center.
Before using the remote control for the rst time, you must remove the transparent lm from the battery contacts by pulling it out.
Further information can be found in th e Windows online manual (section
"
Information sources", Page 5).
Removing remote control
1
2
Press on the edge of the remote
control (1) so that the remote control jumps out of the slot slightly.
Pull the remote control out of the slot (2).
Remotecontrol
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Using the remote control
Usingthe
1
2
30
3
The remote control (2) must be in the effective r ange (horizontally approx. 30°) of the notebook’s CIR interface (1). Use the remote control within the reception zone (3) of the CIR interface. The range (3) may vary depending on the effective angle to the CIR interf ace.
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Buttons
Navigation key
The navigation key scrolls within the menus (up, down, left and right).
The "OK" key activates the selected menu entries.
Energy saving mode O n/O ff switch (S3 )
Use this key to switch the notebook to energy saving mode (S3) or to leave energy saving mode (S3).
Rec
This key records the current television programme on th e hard disk of your device.
Stop
This key ends the current playback.
Pause
Thiskeypausesthecurrent playback.
Rewind
This key rewinds the playback.
Jump back
Thiskeystartsplaybackofthe previous track, picture or previous lm sequence.
Replay
This key starts the playback.
Jump forward
This key starts playback of the next track, picture or next lm sequence.
Fast forward
This key advances the playback.
Information
This key gives you extra information on multimedia applications.
Back
This key takes you to the previous menu.
Mute key
This key switches the sound playback on and off.
Change channel
This key changes the television channel.
Increase/decrease volume
This key increases or decreases the volume.
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Replay recording
This key replays the television programmes stored on the hard drive of the device.
Start
This key calls up the start menu of
the Windows Vista Media Center.
Live TV
This key changes from the replay of recorded television programmes to t he current television programme on the chosen television channel.
Thekeycanonlybeusedwhen a correctly adjusted TV tuner is connected.
DVD menu
This key starts the main menu of a DVD which is loaded in the drive.
TV Programme Overview
Use this key t o open the TV Programme Overview.
The TV Programme Overview is not yet available from al
lTV
networks in all countries.
Thekeycanonlybeusedwhen a correctly adjusted TV tun
er is
connected.
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Security functions
Security functions
Securityfunctions
Your notebook has several security features that you can use to secure your system from unauthorised access.
This chapter will explain how to use each function, and what the benets a re.
Please remember that in some cases, for example, forgetting yo ur password , you can be locked out and unable to access your data. Th erefore, please note the following information:
Make regular backups to external storage devices such as external hard drives, CD or DVD disks.
Some security functions n eed you to choose passwords. Make a note of the passwords and keep them in a safe place.
If you forget your passwords you will need to contact the 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 Preparatio n
Kensington Lock Mechanically robust steel cable
with lock
Fit and lock Kensington MicroSaver (optional accessory)
BIOS password protection Password protection for BIOS
Setup Uti lity 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.
BriefoverviewSecurityfunctions
Using Kensington Lock
Fit the Kensington MicroSaver on the
device on your notebook.
KensingtonMicroSaverUseKensington LockMechanicalsaf etydeviceAnti-theft protection
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Security functions
Conguring password protection in BIOS Setup Utility
Before using the various options of password protection for your 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 you will not be able to access your notebook. Passwords are not covered by your warranty and a charge will be made for assistance.
Passwordprotection
Yourpasswordcanbeuptoeig
ht characters long and contain letters and numbers.
It is case-sensitive fo r upp
er and lower case characters.
Protecting BIOS Setup Utility (supervisor and user password)
If you have opene d these operating instructions on the screen, we recommend that you print out the follow ing instructions. Because you cannot ca ll the instructions onto the screen while you are setting up the password.
BIOSSetupUtility
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 passw ord. You
can only set a user password if a supervisor password has already been assigned.
Please refer to "Settings in BIOS Setup Utility", Page 60 for information
about calling up and using the BIOS Setup Utility.
Setting supervisor and user password
Call up the BIOS Setup Utility andgototheSecurity menu.Highlight the Set Supervisor Password eld and press the Enter key.
The Enter n ew Password dialogue box then pops up and you are asked to enter a password.
Enter the password and press the Enter key.
You are then asked to Conrm new Password.
Enter the password again and press the Enter key.
Password insta lled is displayed as conrmation that the new password has been saved.
To set the user password, select Set User Password and proceed exactly as
when conguring the supervisor password.
If you do not want to change any other settin gs, you can exit the BIOS Setup Utility.
PasswordSupervisorpasswordUserpassword
In the Exit menu, select the option Exit Saving Changes.Select OK and press the Enter key.
The noteb ook is rebooted and the new password is effective. If you now want to ope n
the BIOS Setup Utility,youmustrst enter your supervisor or user password. Please note
that yo u only have access to a few BIOS settings with the user password.
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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.
PasswordSupervisorpasswordUserpassword
Call up the BIOS Setup Utility and go to the Security menu.
When changing the password, proceed exactly as for password assignment.
Cancelling passwords
To cancel a password (without setting a new password) perform the following steps:
PasswordSupervisorpasswordUserpassword
Call up the BIOS Setup Utility and go to the Security menu.Select the Set Supervisor Password or Set User Password eld and press the Enter key.
You are then prompted to enter the current password 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 menu, 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 p assword.
Password protection of operating syste
m
With the supervisor password that you have set in the BIOS Setup Utility
(see "
Setting supervisor and user password", Page 44), you can also
prevent booting of the operating system.
Operatingsystem
Activating system protection
Call up the BIOS Setup Utility and go to the Security menu.
Operatingsystem
Select the PasswordonBootoption and press the Enter key.Select Enabled and press the Enter key.Under Exit,selectSave Changes and Exit.
The notebook restarts. You will be prompted to enter your password (the supervisor password).
Deactivating system protection
Call up the BIOS Setup Utility and go to the Security menu.
Operat
ingsystem
Select the PasswordonBootoption and press the Enter key.Select Disabled and press the Enter key.
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
Always refer to the safety information provided in "Important notes", Page 4 before connecting or discon nect ing any devices to or from your notebook.
Always read the documenta tion supplied with the de vice 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 no teb oo k
1. Turn off your notebook and all external devices.
2. Unplug your note book and all devices from the mains sockets.
3. Connect t he cables for your external devices following the instructions.
4. Plug all power cables into the mains sockets.
DevicesPeripheraldevices
Disconnecting devices from the notebook
1. Turn off your notebook and all external devices.
2. Unplug your note book and all devices from the mains sockets.
3. Disconnect the cables for your external devices following the instructions.
DevicesPeripheraldevices
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/SPD IF port (loudspeaker
port / line out)
6 = USB ports 7 = LAN port 8 = FireWire port 9 = S-Video out socket 10 = DVI-I monitor port
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Connecting extern al devices
Connecting an external monitor
An external monitor can be connected to the notebook.
MonitorVGAconnectorScreenportMonitorport
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.
Using the
Fn
+
F3
key combinatio
n you can switch back and forth between
the external monitor and
the notebook’s LCD screen.
You can display the same pi
cture on the external monitor and the
LCD screen simultaneous
ly.
Setting the refresh rate for your external monitor
Monitor
If the refresh rate set is too high, the monitor may be damaged. Please see the documentation included with your monitor for the m a ximum possible refresh rate.
By setting the optimum refresh rate you will avoid screen icker.
Set the appropriate refresh rate for the connected monitor type.
Select Startsymbol – (Settings) – Control Panel – Appearance and Pe rso n aliza tion
– Personalization: Adjust screen resolution.
or
Right-click on the desktop. Under Personalization – Display Settings, choose screen type 1 or 2.Select Advanced Settings – Monitor.Select Screen Refresh Rate to choose the optimum refresh rate for the connected m o nitor type.Click Apply and OK.
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Connecting USB devices
USBports
On the USB ports y ou can connect external devices that also have a USB port (e.g. a printer, a scanner or a modem).
USB devices a re hot-pluggable. This means you can connect and disconnect devices while your operating system is runn ing.
USB 1.x has a maximum data transfer rate of 12 Mbit/s.
USB 2.x has a data transfer rate of up to 480 Mbit/s.
Additional information can b
e found in the d ocumentation for the USB devices.
Connect the data cable to the
external device.
Connect the data cable to a USB
port of the notebook.
Device drivers
USB devices will be automatically recognised and installed by your operating system.
Connecting FireWire devices
FireWireportConnectingaudiodevicesConnectingdigital audiodevicesConnectingvideodevicesConnecting digitalvideodevicesConnectinghigh-sp eeddevices
External de vices s uch 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 o n.
Additional information is provided in th e 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 ma ins socket.
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Connecting external audio devices
Microphone port
ConnectingaudiodevicesAudioportsConne ctingamicrophone
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 micr
ophone
port of the notebook.
Line In socket
Connectingaudio
devices
AudioportsLineInsocket
The Line In connection allows you to connect a MiniDisc player, MP3 player, CD player or a tape deck to your notebook.
Connect the data cable to the
external device.
Connect the data cable to the Line
In port of the notebook.
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Headphones/SPDIF port (loudspeaker port / line out)
ConnectingaudiodevicesAudioportsConne ctingheadphones
You can u se the Headphones/SPDIF port to connect headphones, external loudspe akers 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 p ort on your notebook is a "3.5 mm jack socket".
To connect headphones or a sp eake r you will need a "3.5 mm stereo jack".
If you want to connect audio devices with a digital optical input (such as an amplier), you will need a bre optic cable with a "TOSLINK 3.5 mm miniplug (SPDIF 3.5 jack)".
Connectors Port Pin conguration
optical
Adjusting the volume
Set the desired volume, see "Volume: adjusting " , Page 36.
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Connecting an external device to S-Video Out
VideooutputS-Videoout socketMonitorConnectingatelevisionset
You can connect an external device (e.g. a TV) to the SVideoOutsocketofyour notebook to view lms from DVDs, photos or presentations etc.
Switch off the notebook and the
external device.
Connect the external device to the S-Video
Out socket of your no tebook.
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 DIN socket". The connector required for this connection is a "Hosiden connector".
Connectors Port Pin conguration
1
2
34
Position
1
2
3
4
Meaning
Yearth
C earth
Y
C
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Activating the T V receiver
For computers w ith an ATI graphics card, use the Catalyst® Control Center ATI s oftware
for screen setting. The software includes integrated help for this application.
For computers with an NVIDIA graphics card, use the NVIDIA Control Panelsoftware
for screen setting. The software includes integrated help for this application.
Connect an external device (such as a television set) to the S-Video Out socket
of your notebook and reboot the notebook.
or
Select Sta rtsymbol – (Settings) – Control Panel – Appearance and Personalization
– Personalize – Display Settings – Advanced Settings.
Select OK.
or
If your notebook has an ATI graphics card, select Startsymbol – All Programs
– Catalyst Control Center – Catalyst Control Center.
or
If your computer has an NVIDIA g
raphics ca rd, right-click on the desktop
and select NVIDIA Control Pane
l.
The image is transferred to the external device
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Removing and installing components
during servicing
Removing and installing compo
nents
during servicing
Only qualied technicians should repair your notebook. Unauthorised opening or incorrect repair may greatly endanger the user (electric shock, re 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 note book will be voided.
Notes on installing and removing boards and components
Switch the notebook off and pull t he power plug out of the mains socket.
Remove the b attery.
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 remove covers.
NotesBoardESD
Boards with electrostatic sensitive devices (ESD) are marked with the label shown.
When handling b oards tted 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 c harges.
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 tted with ESDs.
Removing and installing the
battery
How to remove and reinstall a battery is described in the "Removing
and installing the battery", Page 25 chapter.
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during servicin g
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 stable, sturdy, at surface. If nece ssary, lay an
anti-slip cloth on this surface to prevent the notebook from being scratched.
Remove the battery (see "
Removing the battery", Page 25).
Harddisk
2
1
Remove the screws (1).
1
3
HDD 2
2
Pull the hard disk by the pul
ling aid (1)
in the direction of the arro
w(2).
Remove the hard disk from the hard
disk compartment (3).
Remove the two screws from the mounting plate.
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Installing the hard disk
When installing the hard disk, ensure that the contacts in the hard disk compartment do not bend or become damaged.
Harddisk
Attach the two screws to the mounting plate.Insert the hard disk into the ha
rd disk compartment - the hard disk must be straight.
1
2
HDD 2
Pulltheharddiskbythepullingaid(1)inthe
direction of the arrow (2) until the contacts engage. If necessary, use a nger to guide the left-hand edge of the hard disk along.
2
1
Secure the cover with the screw s (1).
Install the battery again (see "
Inserting the battery", Page 25).
Turn the notebook over and place it on a at surface.Reconnect the cables that you disconnected before.
Second hard disk (certain devices only)
SecondharddiskAdditionalharddisk
Depending on your part
icular model, you may be able to install a second hard disk in you r notebook.
The second hard disk i
s installed and removed in exactly the same way as the
rst one (see "
Removi
ng and installing the hard disk", Page 55).
Theharddiskmountin
g plate can be purchased through our service centres.
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Memory: expansion
MainmemoryMemoryupgradeSystemexpan sionSystemexpansion
Your notebook has 512 MB – 2 GB or 4 GB of main memory, depending on the upgrade level. The notebook will not start without memo ry modules, as no xed 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 not es", Page 4.
The notebook must be switched off when installing/removing the memory modules and must not be in energy saving mode.
Only use memory upgrades which are approved for your noteb ook. 512 MB, 1 GB and 2 GB modules DDR2-533 SO DIMM (PC2-4200) or 512 MB, 1 GB and 2 GB modules DDR2-667 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 auth o rised spe cialists. 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 54 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.Turn your notebook over and place it on a stable, sturdy, at surface. If nece ssary, lay an
anti-slip cloth on this surface to prevent the notebook from being scratched.
Remove the battery (see "
Removing the battery", Page 25).
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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 outwards (1).
MemoryexpansionMemorymodule
The memory modu le 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).
Memoryexp
ansion
Memorymod
ule
Carefully push the memory module
downwards until you feel it click into place (2).
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Mounting the cover
2
1
Position the cover (1).
Cover
Secure the cover with the screws (2).
Install the battery again (see "
Inserting the battery", Page 25).
Turn the notebook over and
placeitonaat surface.
Reconnect the cables that you disconnected before.
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Settings in BIOS Setup Utility
Settings in BIOS Setup Utility
BIOSSetupUtilitySystemsettings,BIOSSetupUtilityConguration,BIOSSetupUtilitySetupSystemcongurationHardwareconguration
In BIOS SetupUtility you can set the system functions and the hardware conguration of your notebook.
When it is delivered, the notebook is set to factory default settings. You can change
these settings in the menus of the BIOS Setup Utility. Any changes you make take effect as soon as you save and quit the BIOS Setup Utility.
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 system settings
Security
Password settings and security functions
Boot
Conguration of the start-up sequence
Exit
Exits the BIOS Setup Utility
Starting the BIOS Setup Utility
Reboot the notebook (switch off/o
n or reboot the operating system).
BIOSSetupUtility
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 passwo rd and press Enter.
If you have forgotten the password,
contact your system administrator
or contact our customer service ce
ntre.
Using t he BIOS Setup Utility
BIOSSetupUtility
Press the
F1
key to display help on using the BIOS S etup Utility . The description of the
individual settings is shown in the right-hand window of the BIO S 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).
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Exiting BIOS Setup Utility
BIOSSetupUtility
You need to s elect the desired option in the Exit menuandactivateitwiththeEnterkey.
Save Changes and Exit – Save the settings and exit the BIOS Setup Utility
To save the current settings and exit the BIO S-Setup-Utility, select Save Changes and Exit and Yes.
The notebook is rebooted and the 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 made.
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 Changes without exiting the BIOS Setup Utility
Select Load Previous Values and Yes to discard the changes you have m ade.
The settings which were in force when BIOS Setup Utility was called up remain effective. You can now change other settings in the BIOS S etup Utility.
If you want to exit the BIOS Setup Utility with these settings, select Save Changes and Exit and Yes.
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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 note of the steps and the circumstances that led to the fault. Also
make a no te of any error messages displayed.
Switch the notebook off.Contact the Hotline/Help De sk.
You c an nd the telephone numbers in the help desk list. Please have the following information ready when you call:
The model name and serial number
of the noteb ook. The serial number is
located on a sticker on the under
side of the notebook.
Notes of any messages that appear on the s creen 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 since receiving the notebook.
Your system conguration and all p
eripheral devices connected to your system.
Your sales contract.
Our notebooks have been de signed 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 conguration you have purchased, it is possible that functionality may be slightly reduced compared to a desktop PC if you are running processor-intensive gaming software, e.g. games with intensive 3D graphics. Updating your hardware with drivers which have not been approved by Fujitsu Siemens Computers may result in performance losses, data losses or malfunction of the equipment. A list of approved drivers and current BIOS versions can be downloaded from:
"
http://www.fujitsu-siemens.com/support/downloads.html"
Restoring installed software
Please create backup copies of your les 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 les, it is no longer possible 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 c an nd information on how to restore the operating system, drivers, manuals and sp ecial software in the "Recovery Process" manual.
The notebook’s date or time is incorrect
SummertimeTime,dayligh tsavingsTimenotcorrectTimenotc orr ec tIncorrec tdate/timeDateisincorrectBufferbattery,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
Abeepsoundseveryseco nd
Cause Troubleshooting
The battery is almost at. Charge the battery.
The notebook’s LCD screen remains blank
LCDscreenLCDscreenis
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 difcult to re
ad
LCDscreenLCDscree
n
Cause Troubleshooting
Reected glare Turn the notebook or alter the tilt of the LCD
screen.
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Troubleshooting and tips
The external monitor remains bl
ank
Monitor
Cause Troubleshooting
Monitor is switched off. Switch the external monitor on.
Power saving has been activated (monitor is blank).
Press any key to continue.
Brightness is set to dark.
Adjust the brightness of the monit
or.
Screen output is set to t he notebook’s LCD screen
Press the key combination
Fn
+
F3
(switch
screen output).
The external m onito r’s power cable or data cable is not connected properly.
Switch off the external monitor and the
notebook.
Check wh ether the power cable is plugged
properly into the external monitor and into the power socket.
Check whether the data cable is properly
connected to t he 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 blan
kortheimageisunstable
ScreenMonitor
Cause Troubleshooting
The wrong external monitor ha
s been selected
or the wrong screen resoluti
on has been set for
the application program.
Terminate the application pr
ogram in
Windows by pressing
Alt
+
F4
.Ifthe
fault
persists after c losing the p
rogram, switch
over to the notebook’s inter
nal LCD screen
with
Fn
+
F3
. Change the followin
g
setting:
Set the screen resolution: Select the
required resolution with Startsymbol –
(Settings) – Control Panel – Appearance and Personalization – Personalization: Adjust the screen resolution as required.
Select monitor: Right-c
lick on the desktop.
Under Personalization –
Display Settings
choose screen 1 or 2 and un
der Advanced
Settings – Monitor cho
ose the correct monitor.
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Troubleshooting and tips
The notebook cannot be started
Notebook
Cause Troubleshooting
The battery is not installed corre
ctly.
Switch t he notebook off.Check whether the battery is installed
correctly in its compartment.
Switch t he notebook on.
The battery is dead.
Charge the battery.
or
Install a charged battery.
or
Connect the mains ada pter to the
notebook.
The power adapter is not connecte
d correctly.
Switch t he notebook off.Check whether the mains adapter is
connected correctly to the notebook.
Switch t he notebook on.
The notebook stops working
NotebookEnergysavingm
ode
Cause Troubleshooting
Notebook is in energy saving mode. Leave energy saving mode.
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 ada pter to the
notebook.
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Troubleshooting and tips
The printer does not print
Printerdoesnotprint
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 p rinter 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
Theradioconnecti
ontoanetworkdoes notwork
Cause Troubleshooting
The radio component is disab
led.
Switch the radio component on (see
"
Switching the wireless LAN/ Bluetooth
module on and off", Pag e 38).
The radio component is enabled. Despite this, the wireless connection to a network does not work.
Check whether the radio connection is
switched on via the software.
Further information on using the
radio component can be found in the corresponding manual or in the help les (see "
Information sources", Page 5).
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Technical data
Technical data
Technicaldata
To nd the correct technical data for your device, see the device information plate. The device information plate is located on the underside of the device.
Type designation (e.g. AMILO Xa 2528)
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/back) 399 mm x 299 m m x 33/39.5 mm
Weight (depending on conguration)
approx. 3,7 kg
The data sheet of this notebook contains further technical data. You can nd the data sheet on your notebook or you ca n download it from the Internet at "
www.fujitsu-siemens.com".
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Battery
Technicaldata
Time
Charging time (when not in operati
on)
approx. 3 hours
Operating time approx. 2 hours (depending on app lica tion)
Power adapter 90 W
Technicaldata
Electrical d ata
Primary
Rated voltage
100 V – 240 V (automatic)
50 Hz – 60 Hz (automatic)
Secondary
Rated voltage 20V
Max. rated current 4.5A
You can readily order an additional mains adapter and an additional power cable.
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Manufacturer’s notes
Manufacturer’s notes
Disposal and recycling
Notes
You can nd information on this subject on your notebook or on the "Drivers & Utilities" CD/DVD or on our website.
Declarations of Conformity
Declarationofconformity
The "Declarations of Conformi
ty" concerning the AMILO can be found at our
Internet address: "
www.fujit
su-siemens.com".
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-protectedtechnology
This product incorporates copyright protection technology tha t is protected by method claims of certain U. S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. U se of this copyright protection technology must be authorised by Macro vision Corporation, a nd is intended for home and other limited viewing uses o nly unless otherwise authorised by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
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Manufacturer’s notes
CE marking
CEmarking
CE marking for devices without wireless component
The version of this device supplied complies with the requirements of EEC directives 89/336/EEC "Electromagnetic compatibility" and 2006/95/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 M arch , 1999 governing Radio and Telecommunications Equipment and m utu al recognition of conformity.
This equipment can be used in the following countries:
Belgium Bulgaria Denmark
Germany
Estonia Finland France
Greece
UK Ireland Iceland Italy
Latvia Liechtenstein Lithuania Luxembourg
Malta Netherlands Norway Austria
Poland Portugal Romania
Sweden
Switzerland Slovakia Slovenia Spain
Czech Republic
Hungary
Cyprus
Contact the corresponding government ofce in the respective country for current information on possible operating restrictions. If your country is not included in the list, then please conta ct the 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 63 Additional hard disk 56 Alt+Tab 18 Anti-theft protection 43 Audio ports 50–51 AutoPlay function 34
B
Backspace 15 Backtab 19 Battery 3, 24
care and maintenance 24 charge level 24, 26 charging 24 inserting 25 life 24 removing 25 self-discharge 24 storing 24
Battery charge status indicator
see Battery indicator 14 Battery indicator 14 Battery release 3 Battery status meter 24 Battery symbol
see Battery indicator 14 BIOS Setup Utility
call up 60
exiting 61
protect with password 44
settings 60
using 60 Blank 32 Bluetooth 38 Bluetooth port 3 Board 54 Brief overview
security functions 43 Buffer battery, load 6 3 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 33 handling 32 inserting 33 overview 31
removing 33 CD/DVD drive 3, 32 CD-R 31 CD-ROM 31 CD-RW 31 CE marking 70 Changing the font size 23 Charging capacity, battery 24 CIR interface 39 Cleaning 7 Components
installing / removing 54 Conguration, BIOS Setup Utility 60 Connecting a microphone 50 Connecting a television s et 52 Connecting audio devices 49–51 Connecting digital audio devices 49 Connecting digital video devices 49 Connecting he adphones 51 Connecting high-speed devices 4 9 Connecting video devices 49 Content type, CD/DVD
AutoPlay function 34 Copyright-protected technology 69 Cover
removing 58
securing 59 Crystal View display
cleaning 7 Ctrl+Alt+Del 19 Cursor control keys 16 Cursor keys 16
D
Data storage media 31 Date is incorrect 63 DC IN jack 3 Declaration of conformity 69 Devices
connecting 46
disconnecting 46 DL support, Multi-format DVD burner 32 Drive indicator 14
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DVD 31
regional codes 34 DVD blank 32 DVD lm
regional codes 34 DVD video 31 DVD+R 31 DVD-R 31 DVD+R DL / DVD-R DL 32 DVD-R LF 32 DVD-ROM 31 DVD+RW 31 DVD-RW 31
E
Easy Launch keys 3, 20 Emergency removal, CD/DVD 33 Energy
energy saving 4 Energy saving 4 Energy saving mode
activating 18
leaving 65 Enter 15 Enter key 15 ESD 54 Ethernet LAN 36 ExpressCard 28
inserting 28
removing 29 ExpressCard slot 3
F
Fault
correction 62 FireWire port 3, 49 Fn key 16 Fn+F1 18 Fn+F10 18 Fn+F3 18 Fn+F5 18 Fn+F6 18 Fn+F8 18 Fn+F9 18
G
Getting started 8
H
Hard disk 3, 30
installing 56
removing 55 Hardware conguration 60 Headphone port 3
I
Important notes 4 Incorrect date/time 63 Indicator
drives 14 Information sources 5 Infrared interface 3 Internet, Easy Launch key 20
K
Kensington Lock 3 Kensington MicroSaver 43 Key combination 17 Key: Fn+F11 18 Keyboard 15
cleaning 7
L
LAN port 3 LCD screen 3
cleaning 7
decreasing the brightness 18
difcult to read 63
increasing the brightness 18
notes 22
reected glare 63
remains blank 63
Setting the font size 23
settings 2 3
synchronising the display 23 LCD scre en is too dark 63 Life, battery 24 Line feed 15 Line in 3 Line In socket 50 Line out 3 Location, selecting the 9 Loudspeaker 35 Loudspeaker port 3 Loudspeakers
switching off 18
switching on 18
M
Main memory
see Memory expansion 57 Mechanical safety device 43
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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 58
removing 58 Memory module
important notes 57
installing 58
removing 58 Memory Stick Pro 30 Memory upgrade
see Memory expansion 57 Menu key 16 Microphone 35 Microphone port 3 Mobile operation 6 Modem 37
connecting 37 Modem port 3 Monitor
connecting 48, 52
drifting display 64
refresh rate 48
remains blank 64
synchronising the display 23 Monitor port 3
see VGA connecto r 48 Multi-format DVD burner, double layer
support 32 Multimedia, Easy Launch key 20 MultiMediaCard 30
N
Notebook
before you travel 6
cannot be started 65
cleaning 7
getting started 8
ON/OFF switch 3
setting up 9
stops working 65
transporting 6
using 11 Notebook:
switching off 12
switching on 11
Notebook, operation 11 Notes 4
boards 54 cleaning 7 disposal / recycling 69 energy saving 4 LCD screen 22 security 4 transport 6
Num Lock
indicator 14, 17 Num Lock indicator 14 Numeric keypad 15
see Separate numeric keypad 17
O
ON/OFF switch
notebook 3 Operating system
activating system protection 45
deactivating system protection 45
protecting with password 45
P
Packaging 8 Password
cancelling 45
changing 45
entering 44 Password protection 44 Pause key 16 Peripheral devices
connecting 46
disconnecting 46 Ports and operating elements 3 Power
power consumption 26
power-management features 26 Power adapter
connecting 9
setting up 9 Power indicator 14 Preparing for operation 9 Printer does not print 66
R
Rechargeable battery
see Battery 24 Regional codes 34 Remote control 39
removing 39 Removing by hand, CD/DVD 33
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Return 15
S
S-Video out socket 3, 52 Safety information 4 Screen
no screen display 64
Screen brightness
decreasing 18 increasing 18
Screen port
see VGA connector 48
Scroll
indicator 14 Scroll Lock indicator 14 Scroll Lock:
indicator 14 Second hard disk 56 Secure Digital 30 Security functions 43
brief overview 4 3 Self-discharge, battery 24 Separate numeric keypad 17 Servicing 54 Setup
see BIOS Setup Utility 60 Shift 16 Shift k ey 16 Shift+Tab 19 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 63 Supervisor password
cancelling 45
changing 45
entering 44 Switching between screen outputs 18 Switching on for the rst time 10 Synchronisation, screen display 2 3 System conguration 60 System expansion 57
see Memory expansion 57 System settings, BIOS Setup Utility 60
T
Tab key 15 Technical data 67
battery 68 notebook 6 7 power adapter 90 W 68
The radio connection to a network does
not work 66 Time not correct 63 Time, daylight savings 63 Tips 62 Touchpad 3, 20
buttons 20
cleaning 7
dragging an ob ject 21
executing commands 21
moving the pointer 21
selecting an object 21
switching off 18
switching on 18 Touchpad buttons 3 Touchpad indicator 14 Transport 6
Transport damage 8 Travel, notebook 6 Troubleshooting 62
U
USB port 3 USB ports 49 Use Kensington Lock 43 User password
cancelling 45
changing 45
entering 44 Using the
remote control 40
V
VGA connector 48 Video output
see S-Video out socket 52 Volume
adjusting 36
decreasing 18
increasing 18
W
Warm restart 19 Webcam 3, 23 Whisper mode, Easy Launch key 14, 20
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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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