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1. The Shift key causes uppercase characters to appear In the case of overlay keys the character printed on the upper left of the key appears when that key is pressed Alt Gr key The Alt Gr key allows one to type the characters printed on the lower right of the keycaps e g in the case of the 7 key on the German keyboard Caps Lock Fn key i The Fn key enables the special functions indicated on overlay keys see Virtual numeric keypad If the external keyboard does not feature an Fn key you can simultaneously press the Ctrl Alt Gr keys or the Ctrl Alt keys nem mum 8 10600448362 Working with the notebook t Cursor keys The cursor keys move the cursor in the direction of the arrow i e up down left or ETS ren Start key The Start key invokes the Windows Start menu Menu key E The Menu key invokes the menu for the marked item Virtual numeric keypad The keyboard of your notebook does not have a separate number block To provide the convenience of a numeric keypad your keyboard is equipped with a virtual numeric keypad The special keys of the virtual numeric keypad are recognisable by the numbers and symbols printed in the upper right corner of each key If you have switched on the virtual numeric keypad key combination Fn F11 you can output the characters shown on the upper righ2. Under all circumstances please observe the safety notes provided in the Important notes chapter Read the documentation on the external device before connecting it Do not connect or disconnect cables during a thunderstorm Do not pull on the cable when disconnecting a cable Always take hold of the actual plug Adhere to the order described in the following when you connect external devices to the notebook or separate them from the notebook Connecting devices to notebook 1 Turn off all power and equipment switches Remove all power plugs from the mains outlets Connect all the cables to the notebook and the external devices Plug all data communication cables into the utility sockets 9v ow Plug all power cables into the mains supply Disconnecting devices from notebook 1 Turn off all power and equipment switches 2 Remove all power plugs from the mains outlets 3 Unplug all data communication cables from the utility sockets 4 Disconnect all the cables from the notebook and the external devices 10600448362 43 Connecting external devices Ports Some of the external devices require special drivers see the operating system and external device documentation Front 17 Microphone jack 2 7 Connector for loudspeaker Left side panel onam J umm a NNNNUNUUNNNNE Ji e 172 Monitor port 3 2 Modem port 2 7 USB ports 4
3. gt Switch off the notebook and the external device gt Connect the external monitor to the S Video out socket of your notebook gt First switch on the monitor and then the notebook Activating the external TV gt Select the monitor type in the menu Start Control Panel Appearance and Themes Display Settings Advanced Displays gt Click on Apply 10600448362 47 Settings in BIOS Setup Utility In BIOS Setup Utility you can set the system functions and the hardware configuration of the notebook When it is delivered the notebook is set to factory default settings You can change these settings in BIOS Setup Utility Any changes you make take effect as soon as you save and quit the BIOS Setup Utility The BIOS Setup Utility programme contains the following menus Main for system settings such as time and date Advanced for system settings such as hard disks and monitor selection Boot for configuring the boot sequence Security for password settings and safety functions Exit to exit the BIOS Setup Utility Start BIOS Setup Utility gt Restart the notebook switching ON OFF or warm boot The following or a similar display appears on the screen during booting lt F2 gt BIOS Setup lt F12 gt Boot Menu When this message appears press the function key F2 If a password has been assigned gt Enter the password and press the Enter key If you have forgotten the password contact
4. AMILO K Series FUJITSU COMPUTERS Are there any technical problems or other questions which you would like to be clarified Please contact e your sales partner e your sales outlet Additional information is provided on the Help Desk list and in the Warranty manual the Warranty manual is included on the Drivers amp Utilities CD provided The latest information on our products tips updates etc can be found on the internet under http www fujitsu siemens com Dieses Handbuch wurde auf Recycling Papier gedruckt This manual has been printed on recycled paper Ce manuel est imprim sur du papier recycl Este manual ha sido impreso sobre papel reciclado Questo manuale stato stampato su carta da riciclaggio Denna handbok r tryckt pa recyclingpapper Dit handboek werd op recycling papier gedrukt Published by Fujitsu Siemens Computers GmbH Order No 10600448362 Order No 440 N80103 Printed in the Federal Republic of Germany AG 0604 06 04 AMILO K Series Operating manual June 2004 edition Introduction Important notes Preparing the notebook for use Working with the notebook Security functions Connecting external devices Settings in BIOS Setup Troubleshooting and tips Technical data Index Microsoft MS MS DOS Windows and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation VESA and DPMS are trademarks of Video Electronics Standards Ass
5. The printer does not print gt Make sure that the printer is switched on and is on line see the manuals supplied with the printer gt Check that the cable connecting the notebook and the printer is connected properly gt Check that the correct printer driver is installed The DVD film does not continue to play Should the picture freeze when playing some DVD films deactivate the accelerated hardware decryption it is activated in the default setting this can be recognised from the checkmark in the corresponding checkbox Open the drive tray Place the DVD in the drive tray with the label facing upwards Push in the drive tray until you feel it lock into place Wait until the WinDVD starts Press the right mouse button or touchpad key vvvvyv A context menu appears gt Click on Configuration and then on Video gt Click on the checkmark in the checkbox of Hardware Acceleration The checkmark disappears gt Click on OK The function is now deactivated Acoustic warnings A beep sounds every few seconds The battery is almost flat gt Charge the battery 54 10600448362 Troubleshooting and tips System configuration contains invalid data Switch the notebook off Switch the notebook on Enter the BIOS Setup Utility programme by pressing F2 Select the default values in the Exit menu under Get Default Values Mark OK gt Press the Enter key vvvvy If the error message appe
6. i Detailed PC knowledge is required for manual partitioning You must then reinstall all the drivers Use the Drivers amp Utilities CD The notebook s date or time is incorrect gt Set the time and or date in the BIOS Setup Utility under Main Date and Time If the date and time are repeatedly incorrect when you switch on the notebook the buffer battery that supplies the internal clock is dead Contact your sales outlet or our hotline help desk The LCD screen of the notebook remains blank Monitor is switched off gt Press a key or enter the password External monitor or television set connected gt Set the setting Display Type to Auto in the Advanced menu in the BIOS Setup Utility 10600448362 51 Troubleshooting and tips The LCD screen is difficult to read Reflection gt Turn the notebook or alter the tilt of the LCD screen The external monitor stays blank If your screen remains blank this may be due to the following Monitor is switched off gt Switch the external monitor on Power saving has been activated screen is blank gt Press any key to continue Brightness is set too dark gt Adjust the brightness of the monitor Screen output is set to the notebook s LCD screen gt Press the key combination Fn F5 selecting internal external display The external monitor s power cable or data cable is not connected properly gt Switch off the external monitor and
7. Declarations of Conformity concerning this notebook can be found at our internet address http www driver cd com Hereby Fujitsu Siemens Computers declares that this notebook is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999 5 EC Copyright protected technology This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U S patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorised by Macrovision Corporation and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorised by Macrovision Corporation Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited Energy Star The notebook from Fujitsu Siemens Computers is designed to conserve electricity by dropping to less than 8 W when it goes into standby suspend mode and to less than 3 W when it goes into OFF mode With this level of Gregg power management the notebook qualifies for the U S Environmental e Protection Agency s EPA Energy Star Computers award The EPA estimates that computer equipment uses 5 percent of all business electricity and that this is growing rapidly If all desktop PCs and peripherals enter a low power mode when not in use the overall savings in electricity could amount to 2 milliard annually These savings coul
8. The modem can be operated in the following countries Multifrequency MFC dialling Belgium Denmark Germany Finland France Greece Great Britain Holland Ireland Iceland Italy Luxembourg Norway Austria Portugal Sweden Switzerland and Spain Pulse dialling Belgium France Holland and Italy Also in Poland Slovenia South Africa and Hungary 34 10600448362 Working with the notebook Connecting notebook modem to telephone connection gt Connect the modem cable supplied to the country specific telephone adapter gt Connect the modem cable to the modem port of the notebook gt Connect the modem cable to your telephone wall socket busy The cable cannot be used for other communication devices at the same time Pull the modem plug out of the TAE N power socket after the data transfer because also with connected cable no other communication devices can be used i If you attach your modem on a TAE N connector the phone respectively data cable is 10600448362 35 Working with the notebook Ethernet and LAN The internal LAN module of your notebook supports Ethernet LAN 10 100 Mbps gt Connect the LAN cable to the notebook s LAN connector 1 gt Connect the network cable to your LAN network connector 2 36 10600448362 Security functions Your notebook enables you to protect your system and personal data in a number of ways against unauthorised access By combining th
9. as often as desired 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 Abbreviation for Digital Versatile Disc or Digital Video Disc A DVD is an optical data storage medium that can contain a maximum of 17 Gbytes of data These data cannot be changed DVD RW Abbreviation for Digital Versatile Disc or Digital Video Disc ReWriteable A DVD RW is an optical data storage medium that can be written with a maximum of 4 7 Gbytes of data virtually an unlimited number of times This means the data can be deleted and changed DVD RW DVD RAM and DVD RW are different standards The notebooks from Fujitsu Siemens Computers GmbH only support the DVD RW standard Combo drive CD RW DVD The combo drive in your notebook contains a light emitting diode LED classification as per IEC 825 1 1993 CLASS 1 LASER and may therefore not be opened With the combo drive you can read all optical data storage media named above You can also write CD Rs and CD RWs 30 10600448362 Working with the notebook Handling CD DVDs From this point all different optical data storage media will be referred to as CD DVDs the writeable optical data storage media are called blanks Observe the following when handling CD DVDs e Avoid touching the surface
10. can choose between a larger and a smaller font in the Font size field Synchronising the display on the LCD screen and an external monitor Your notebook supports the simultaneous display on the LCD screen and an external monitor Pressing the key combination Fn F5 switches between LCD only external monitor and LCD and external monitor only The last setting is useful if you would like high resolution and refresh rate on an external monitor a 10600448362 23 Working with the notebook Battery The battery is one of the most important components of your notebook When not plugged into a mains outlet the notebook runs on its built in battery You can increase the life of the battery by caring for the battery properly The average battery life is around 500 charge discharge cycles You can extend the battery life by taking advantage of the available energy saving functions Charging caring for and maintaining the battery The notebook battery can only be charged when the ambient temperature is between 5 C and max 40 C You can charge the battery by connecting the notebook to the power adapter see Connecting the power adapter It is a good idea to discharge the battery completely before recharging it as this will extend battery lifetime Work in the battery mode until an acoustic warning prompts you to recharge and the power on indicator begins to flash The notebook battery should not be charged b
11. n e I N 23 Information on LCD monitor uc B ds 23 Display settings Sri a ed ihe us 23 Batt ty inset ere eos J s 24 Charging caring for and maintaining the battery m aa ks 24 Removing and installing the battery ae M ie 24 Using the power management features 2 27 Installing a PC card Removing a PC card ae i uus E eui Hard disk E is ss m E 29 Optical drive ssssssssse A T i n 90 Combo drive CD RW DVWVD eiie ri eatis E be e ee poa Yee e n e e Re Ede RI poca eer des 30 10600448362 Contents Handlirnig GD DMDS doe roh eee Db Louer Een tani eon idet ane t ed adus 31 Regional codes for DVD films and DVD players sssssseeeneeeeeenneeennnnne 33 Adjusting AutoPlay function of combo drive pr e 34 Audio Setting volume n x uo 34 Integrated 56k Modem 2222 42 44 3 itecto RE ie te een ele ido qu ier udo ERE HR ee ie CERE 34 Connecting notebook modem to telephone connection ssssssssseeenee 35 Ethemetand LAN M iane 36 ECIAM 37 Overview of all security functions OEA m ae ot Kensington Lock m mM IAE nx EN of BIOS password protection XY whe i m 2 37 Brief overview of the security functions pis 38 Using Kensington Lock s
12. of a CD DVD Handle CDs DVDs only by their edges e Always store CDs DVDs in their cases Thus you avoid dust contamination scratches bending or other damage e Protect your CDs DVDs from dust mechanical vibration and direct sunlight e Avoid storing a CD DVD in areas subject to high temperatures or humidity Speed Use only DVD blanks of the type DVD RW Other types of DVD blanks are not supported by your optical drive i To utilise the optimum writing speed use CD blanks marked Multispeed or High Inserting or removing a CD DVD The notebook must be switched on gt Push the insert eject button 1 The drive tray will open 10600448362 31 Working with the notebook gt Pull the drive tray all the way out 2 gt Place the CD DVD in the drive tray with the label facing upwards or gt Take out an inserted CD DVD gt Push in the drive tray until you feel it lock into place Manual removal emergency removal In the event of a power failure or damage to the drive it may be necessary to manually remove the CD DVD gt Switch the notebook off 32 10600448362 Working with the notebook gt Push a pen or a piece of wire such as a paper clip into the opening for manual ejection see Front section The drive tray is unlocked You can now pull the drive tray out of the drive Regional codes for DVD films and DVD players DVD films and DVD
13. operating system documentation e in the information files e g TXT DOC WRI HLP e onthe CD Drivers amp Utilities 10600448362 1 Innovative technology Notational conventions The following symbols are used in this manual Indicates information which is important for your health or for preventing physical damage Failure to follow the instructions may lead to loss of data invalidate your warranty destroy the notebook or endanger your life i Indicates important information which is required to use the system properly gt Text which follows this symbol describes activities that must be performed in the order shown This font indicates screen outputs This font indicates programme names commands or menu items Quotation marks indicate names of chapters data carriers and terms that are being emphasised 2 10600448362 Important notes Here you will find essential safety information regarding your notebook In addition the manufacturer s notes contain helpful information about your notebook Safety notes Pay attention to the information provided in the Safety and Ergonomics manual and in the following safety notes Observe the sections in the manual marked with the symbol on the left e When connecting and disconnecting cables observe the relevant notes in this operating manual e When cleaning the device please observe the relevant notes in the Cleaning the notebook paragra
14. or time is incorrect ses s 51 The LCD screen of the notebook remains blank 51 The LCD screen is difficult to read a m ges mA 52 The external monitor stays blank sssssssseseeeeenenne iis 92 The external monitor is blank or the image is unstable under Windows 2 52 The notebook cannot be started sssssssssseeeeeene m 53 The notebook stops working 53 The mouse does not work ai 53 The printer does not print 54 The DVD film does not continue to play on oA 54 Acoustic warnings eeeeseeee 2 dus 54 System configuration contains invalid data 2s ns 25490 Error messages on tlie Screen te eae Ups ede ci tom E vei ae el 55 MZ UgLIrtict C 57 NOL DOOK dE 57 rc AED E 58 Power adapler ooo oet estos ete Sepe inti oM Ee E T E DUM M M EE 58 Index acier ri repre DEEP vna CES agr REX FEE ecu vae DE agna e uA TRA UR Ep E FUE eo d a NE Ep a SEDE eG 59 10600448362 Innovative technology and an ergonomic design make your notebook a reliable convenient mobile PC Your operating System is pre installed on the hard disk to facilitate the procedure when you use your notebook for the first time Depending on the configuration level your notebook has up to 1 Gbyte of main memory installed Your notebook is shipped with a combo drive CD RW DVD A PC card slot CardBus or PCMIA enables
15. 7 LAN connector 44 10600448362 Connecting external devices Back panel 17 DC jack DC IN 2 S Video out socket Connecting an external monitor An external monitor can be connected to the notebook e Using the Fn F5 key combination you can switch back and forth between the external monitor and the LCD screen If your notebook is equipped with a TFT monitor you can display the same picture on the external monitor and the LCD screen simultaneously gt Switch off the notebook and the external monitor gt Connect the external monitor to the monitor port on your notebook gt First switch on the monitor and then the notebook 10600448362 45 Connecting external devices Setting the refresh rate for your external monitor The refresh rate must be correctly set so that the image does not flicker gt Select the monitor type in the menu Start Control Panel Appearance and Themes Display Settings Advanced Display gt Now select the Adapter tab gt Adjust the refresh rate and then click Apply If the refresh rate set is too high the monitor may be damaged Please see the documentation included with your monitor for the maximum possible refresh rate Connecting USB devices On the USB ports you can connect external devices that also have a USB port e g a printer a scanner or a modem USB devices are hot pluggable This allows cables from USB
16. agnetic compatibility 6 Emergency removal CD DVD 32 Energy saving 6 Energy saving functions 6 27 Enter key 18 Error message acoustic 54 onscreen 55 ESD 4 Ethernet LAN 36 External loudspeaker connecting 47 F Fn 12 21 Fn F10 20 59 Index Fn F3 20 Fn F5 20 Fn F6 20 Fn F7 20 Front view 12 G Guarantee coupon booklet 9 H Hard disk 13 29 protecting with password 41 restoring the operating system 51 Hard disk indicator 17 Hardware configuring 49 Headphones connecting 47 l Important notes 3 Indicator Caps Lock 17 Num Lock 17 19 Scroll 17 Indicators 16 K Kensington Lock 13 Kensington Lock applying 38 Kensington MicroSaver 38 Key Backspace 18 Caps Lock 18 cursor control keys 19 Enter 18 Fn key 18 Fn F11 20 Fn F4 20 Return 18 Shift 18 Shift Tab 21 Tab key 18 Key combination 20 Ctrl Alt Del 21 Fn F10 20 Fn F11 20 Fn F12 21 Fn F3 20 Fn F4 20 Fn F5 20 Fn F6 20 Fn F7 20 Shift Tab 21 60 Keyboard 11 17 cleaning 8 L LAN module 36 LAN port 12 44 LCD screen 11 brightness adjusting the brightness 23 cleaning 8 error message 55 is difficult to read 52 notes 23 reflected glare 52 remains blank 51 setting the font size 23 settings 23 synchronising the display 23 LCD screen is blank 51 Left hand side view 12 Lifetime battery 24 Location selecting the 9 Loudspeaker 11 Loudspeaker port 12 44 M Manual removal CD DVD 32 Manufacturer notes 5 Memory expansion 13 Menu
17. ars repeatedly please contact the place of purchase or our hotline help desk Error messages on the screen This section describes the error messages generated by the BIOS Setup Utility Error messages displayed by the operating system or programmes are described in the relevant manuals CMOS Battery Bad If the error message occurs repeatedly then the buffer battery in the notebook is flat Contact your sales outlet or our hotline help desk System CMOS checksum bad Default configuration used The system configuration information is incorrect Switch the notebook off Switch the notebook on Enter the BIOS Setup Utility programme by pressing F2 Select the Get Default Values entry Mark OK gt Press the Enter key vvvvy If the error message appears repeatedly please contact the place of purchase or our hotline help desk Extended memory failed at offset xxxx Failing Bits zzzz zzzz When testing the extended memory an error has resulted at the address xxxx gt Check whether the additional memory module has been inserted correctly If the error message appears repeatedly please contact the place of purchase or our hotline help desk Keyboard controller error gt Switch the notebook off with the ON OFF switch gt Wait 3 5 seconds and switch on the notebook again If the error message appears repeatedly please contact the place of purchase or our hotline help desk 10600448362 55 Trou
18. bleshooting and tips Keyboard error If you use an external keyboard gt Check the connection and reboot the notebook If the error message appears repeatedly please contact the place of purchase or our hotline help desk nn Stuck key gt Make sure that no key is pressed If the error message appears repeatedly please contact the place of purchase or our hotline help desk Press F1 to resume F2 to SETUP This error message appears if an error occurs during the self test before starting the operating system gt Pressthe F gt Enter the BIOS Setup Utility programme by pressing F2 function key to start the operating system Real Time clock error gt Contact your sales outlet or our hotline help desk nnnnK Shadow RAM failed at offset xxxx Failing Bits zzzz gt Contact your sales outlet or our hotline help desk System battery is dead Replace and run SETUP gt Contact your sales outlet or our hotline help desk System cache error Cache disabled gt Contact your sales outlet or our hotline help desk nnnnK System RAM failed at offset xxxx Failing Bits zzzz If the error message appears repeatedly please contact the place of purchase or our hotline help desk System timer error gt Contact your sales outlet or our hotline help desk 56 10600448362 Technical data Notebook Processor Main memory Disk drives Electrical data Regulations complie
19. ce to third parties you should include this manual This notebook complies with the relevant safety regulations for data processing equipment If you have questions as to whether you can set up the notebook in the intended environment please contact your sales point or our hotline help desk Notes on installing and removing components Only qualified technicians should repair the device Unauthorised opening and incorrect repair may greatly endanger the user electric shock fire risk and will invalidate your warranty Pull the power plug off the earthed power outlet so that the notebook is disconnected from the power supply Handle the locking mechanisms locking lugs etc with care when replacing components e g the battery Never use sharp objects screwdrivers for leverage Boards with electrostatic sensitive devices ESD are identifiable by the label shown A When you handle boards fitted with ESDs you must under all circumstances 4 observe the following ta e You must always discharge static build up e g by touching a grounded object before working e The equipment and tools you use must be free of static charges e Remove the power plug from the mains supply before inserting or removing boards containing ESDs e Always hold boards with ESDs by their edges e Never touch pins or conductors on boards fitted with ESDs 4 10600448362 Important notes Manufacturer s notes Declarations of Conformity The
20. che E dba ets CE marking ia rhe sch tote eoi S PU Reo E Transporting the notebook ui Before you travel i er zs Transporting the notebook sssssssssssssssseseeeeeeneeeeeeeeennnenemntrn rhet n nnnrr nnne nn renr rese nennen Cleaning the rioteDOoK iniecit tease ee ater De tipo e rea e dear epe ud Ede e Roque dote aaia Preparing the notebook for use sseeeeeeseessseseeeeeeeeeee enne nnn nn nnnn nnn n nn nna sinet nnns sanas nnn n nsns Unpacking and checking the delivery Selecting a location E m s Connecting the power adapter ssssssssssssssessseeeeeeeeee eene n nennen nnns sre nnnenntr nsns nnne Working with the notebook lt VIG WS ceteros sie ect aene 11 Opened Notebook Ay 35s E x s 3 14 Front eene E ERE ds ju 12 Left side panel is TEES x e 12 Right side panel 12 Back panel S zs a M I wld Under side AAEE ins m 113 Switching the notebook on and off M PN m 14 Switching on the notebook 14 Switching the notebook off ae ts e me 215 Status indicators P EET gs 16 Keyboard sss DN CERTE i i 17 Virtual numeric keypad AAT oo KAEA ERIS eas s 19 Key combinations n me mM e m 20 Closed cover switch CERES e ds 21 Touchpad and touchpad buttons PEN ds ae 2 21 LCD screen sssesseeeee
21. codes 33 Release for opening 12 Restoring operating system 51 Right hand side view 12 S S Video Out socket 13 45 Safety 3 Screen message 55 Scroll indicator 17 Security functions 37 overview 37 survey 38 Setup see BIOS Setup Utility Shift key 18 Signs and symbols 2 Standby mode terminating 53 Start key 19 Status indicators 11 16 Summer time 51 Survey security functions 38 Suspend mode terminating 53 Synchronisation screen display 23 System configuration 49 System settings BIOS Setup Utility 49 T Time not correct 51 Time daylight savings 51 Tips 51 Touchpad 11 21 buttons 21 cleaning 8 dragging items 22 executing commands 22 moving the pointer 22 selecting items 22 Transport 7 damages 9 Travel notebook 7 Troubleshooting 51 61 Index TV set activating 47 connecting 47 U Underside view 13 USB devices connecting 46 USB port 12 44 User password cancelling 40 changing 40 enter 39 62 V VGA port see monitor port Views 11 Virtual numeric keypad 19 Volume adjustment 34 47 Ww Warm boot 21 10600448362
22. d also prevent the emission of 20 million tons of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere the equivalent of 5 million automobiles As an Energy Star Partner Fujitsu Siemens Computers GmbH has determined that this product meets the Energy Star guidelines for energy efficiency 10600448362 5 Important notes Energy saving If you will not be using your notebook switch it off Make use of the device s energy saving functions see Working with the notebook The notebook uses less power when the power management features are enabled You will then be able to work for longer before having to recharge the battery Energy saving under Windows If a monitor with energy saving features is connected to your notebook you can use the Screen Saver tab to activate the energy saving features of the monitor Select a screen saver in the menu Start Control Panel Appearance and Themes Display Screen Saver You may set further energy saving functions in the menu Start Control Panel Performance and Maintenance Power Options There is no need for a screen saver for the LCD panel since the LCD screen is turned off via the energy saving functions Recycling and disposal Do not throw batteries or accumulators into the household waste Our devices are mostly produced of materials that can be turned over for proper recycling The device may be taken back after use to be recycled provided that it is returned in a condition that is the res
23. d is cancelled With the Admin password you simultaneously deactivate the User password Password protection of operating system Utility see Entering Admin and User password section you can also prevent booting of n With the admin password or the user password you have assigned in the BIOS Setup the operating system 40 10600448362 Security functions Password protection for hard disk checked internally each time the system is booted The condition for this is that you have i The had disk password prevents unauthorised access to the hard disk drives and is assigned at least the Admin password Activating hard disk protection gt Call the BIOS Setup Utility gt Select the Security menu gt Activate the field HardDisk Boot Sector If you do not want to make any other settings you can exit B OS Setup Utility gt Select the Save Changes and Exit option in the Exit menu gt Select OK and press the Enter key The notebook restarts Hard disk protection is activated Deactivating hard disk protection gt Call the BIOS Setup Utility gt Select the Security menu gt Deactivate the field HardDisk Boot Sector If you do not want to make any other settings you can exit B OS Setup Utility gt Select the Save Changes and Exit option in the Exit menu gt Select OK and press the Enter key The notebook restarts The hard disk protection is deactivated 10600448362 41 Connecting external devices
24. d with Maximum power draw notebook on with battery charging LCD screen Display diagonal Graphics Chip Video memory Colour depth Audio Sound Slots PC Card slots CardBus PCMCIA 10600448362 AMD Athlon XP M up to 2800 Maximum 1 Gbyte DDR 266 SD RAM SO DIMM 2 slots for 256 or 512 Mbyte modules Hard disk drive Optical drive CE Energy Star approx 90 W 15 inch XGA TFT KN266 integrated S3 Prosavage 8 16 32 Mbyte shared memory true color 18 bit stereo audio AC 97 CardBus 1 x type II 57 Technical data Ports Monitor port Microphone jack Headphone loudspeaker connector S Video out USB port Universal Serial Bus LAN connector Modem port Kensington Lock Environmental conditions Environment class 7K1 Mechanical class 7M2 Temperature e Operating 7K1 e Transport 2K2 Humidity Dimensions Width depth height Weight depending on configuration Battery Operating time Power adapter Primary e Rated voltage e Frequency Secondary e Rated voltage e Max rated current 58 15 pin female connector connector mono connector stereo 4 pin female connector 4x 2 0 Female connector RJ 45 Female connector RJ 11 5 C 35 C 10 C 60 C 20 85 96 326 mm 277 mm 367 mm approx 3 kg approx 2 hours depending on application and power management settings 110 V to 260 V automatic 50 Hz to 60 Hz automat
25. devices to be connected and disconnected with the system switched on USB 1 x has a maximum data transfer rate of 12 Mbit s USB 2 x has a data transfer rate of up to 480 Mbit s Additional information can be found in the documentation for the USB devices gt Connect the data cable to the external device gt Connect the data cable to a USB port of the notebook Device drivers The devices you connect to the USB ports usually require no driver of their own as the required software is already included in the operating system However if the USB device requires its own software please install it from the data carrier provided with the USB device 46 10600448362 Connecting external devices Connecting external audio devices Headphones port Via the headphone port you can connect either headphones or external loudspeakers to your notebook Microphone jack Via the microphone port you can connect an external microphone to your notebook Adjusting the volume gt You can adjust the volume using the keys Fn and F3 or F4 Or gt Toadjustthe volume use the Windows volume control from the Start menu All Programs Accessories Multimedia Volume Control Connecting an external device to S Video Out A television set can be connected to the notebook With the key combination Fn F5 you can switch between the television set and the LCD screen of the notebook
26. ed cover switch The lid switch is a contact switch that causes the notebook to switch into the Standby mode when the LCD screen is folded closed You can set the lid switch under Windows XP Select the Advanced tab under Start Settings Control Panel Energy Options to set the closed cover switch Touchpad and touchpad buttons Keep the touchpad clean protect it from dirt liquids and grease Do not use the touchpad if your fingers are dirty Do not rest heavy objects e g books on the touchpad or the touchpad buttons The touchpad enables you to move the mouse pointer on the screen The touchpad buttons allow the selection and execution of commands They correspond to the buttons on a conventional mouse 10600448362 21 Working with the notebook 17 Touchpad 2 Touchpad buttons Moving the pointer gt Move your finger on the touchpad The pointer will move accordingly Selecting an item gt Move the pointer to the item you wish to select gt Tap the touchpad once or press the left button once The item will be selected Executing a command gt Move the pointer to the field you wish to select gt Tap the touchpad twice or press the left button twice The command will be executed Dragging an object gt Move the pointer to the item you wish to select gt Select the desired object and hold down on the left button gt Drag the object to the desired position gt Lift your finger from the t
27. efore this point If you do not connect the power adapter within five minutes of the signals described above your notebook will automatically switch off Monitoring the battery charging level Windows also has a Battery status 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 Removing and installing the battery Only use batteries released for your notebook Never use force when inserting or removing a battery Take care not to drop the batteries or otherwise damage their casing fire risk Do not touch the contacts of the batteries Never interconnect the positive and negative terminals of a battery If the rechargeable batteries are defective they must not be used Used batteries must be disposed of in accordance with local regulations special waste Make sure that foreign objects do not fall into the battery compartment 24 10600448362 Working with the notebook Removing battery Switch the notebook off Close the LCD screen so that it locks into place Disconnect all cables connected to the notebook gt Unplug the power adapter from the mains outlet gt Turn the notebook over gt Place the notebook on a flat surface gt Unlock the battery lock by pushing the lever 1 in the direction of the arrow as far as it will go gt Slide the battery lock in the di
28. ese options you can achieve maximum protection for your system In this chapter you will learn which security functions your notebook is equipped with which advantages these functions offer you and how to configure and use them Please consider that in the case of improper use you yourself will also be unable to access your system and your data Please note therefore the following hints e Backup your data on external data carriers at regular intervals e Passwords must be assigned for some security functions Please be sure to note these passwords as otherwise you will no longer be able to access your system We recommend that you make a note of the passwords and keep them in a safe place If you lose both the user and the admin passwords you must contact our help desk The telephone numbers are contained in the supplied help desk list The loss of passwords is not a warranty case and is therefore subject to charge Overview of all security functions The following sections contain a brief description of the security functions that are provided with your notebook as standard equipment Kensington Lock With the Kensington MicroSaver a sturdy steel cable you can protect your notebook from theft For this reason your notebook is equipped with a device for the Kensington MicroSaver The Kensington MicroSaver is available as an accessory BIOS password protection You can protect you personal data from unauthorised access with vario
29. eyboard The keyboard of your notebook is subject to continuous wear due to normal use The keyboard markings are subjected to particularly high loads The keyboard markings can wear off in the course of using the notebook The keyboard has been designed to provide all the functions of an enhanced keyboard Some enhanced keyboard functions are mapped with key combinations The following description of keys refers to Windows Additional functions supported by the keys are described in the relevant manuals supplied with your application programmes The figure below shows how to access the different characters on keys with overlaid functions The example applies when the CapsLK indicator is not lit 10600448362 17 Working with the notebook ES Nu T 0 CIEN Example from a German keyboard Backspace key The Backspace key deletes the character to the left of the cursor Tab key The Tab key moves the cursor to the next tab stop Enter key return The enter key terminates a command line The command you have entered is executed when you press this key Caps Lock key The Caps Lock key activates uppercase mode CapsLK indicator lit The Caps Lock function causes all the characters you type to 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 Shift key
30. firm the information message Changes have been saved The new password has been saved gt To assign the User password select the Set User Password field and proceed exactly as when configuring the admin password If you do not want to make any other settings you can exit B OS Setup Utility 10600448362 39 Security functions gt Select the Save Changes and Exit option in the Exit menu gt Select OK and press the Enter key The notebook is rebooted and the new password is effective If you now want to open the BIOS Setup Utility you must first enter your admin or user password Please note that you only have access to a few BIOS settings with the user password Changing Admin or User password gt Call BIOS Setup Utility and select the Security menu When changing the password proceed exactly as for password assignment You can only change the admin password when you have logged into the BIOS Setup Utility with the admin password Cancelling passwords To cancel a password without setting a new password run the following steps gt Call BIOS Setup Utility and select the Security menu gt Mark the Set Admin Password or Set User Password field and press the Enter key With Verify new Password you will then be asked to enter a password gt Press the Enter key twice gt Select the Save Changes and Exit option in the Exit menu gt Select OK and press the Enter key The notebook is rebooted and the passwor
31. for power management under Windows XP The energy saving functions can be activated under Start Control Panel Performance and Maintenance Power Options Under Windows Hibernate is activated by default PC cards A PC card slot CardBus or PCMIA enables the notebook to operate a type Il PC card Consult the documentation supplied by the PC card s manufacturer and follow the instructions provided Never use force when inserting or removing a PC card Make sure that foreign objects do not fall into the PC card slot 10600448362 27 Working with the notebook Installing a PC card gt Insert the PC card contacts first into the slot guide The labelled side of the PC card should be facing upward gt Gently push the PC card into the slot until you feel it click into place Consult the documentation supplied with the PC card for information on how to install the necessary device drivers Also observe the corresponding information files e g TXT DOC WRI HLP or PDF on the driver CD and in the user manual of the operating system You can push the PC card slot eject button into the notebook casing Press the eject button until it snaps in This prevents the PC card from being ejected accidentally 28 10600448362 Working with the notebook Removing a PC card Use the small PC card icon located in your task bar to stop the card gt Click on the PC card icon in the task bar with the ri
32. ght mouse button gt Select PC card Properties gt Select the card you wish to stop and click on Stop Wait for the dialogue box which tells you that it is now safe to remove the PC card gt Press the eject button 1 The PC card will project further out of the notebook s case If the eject button is lowered you must first cause the eject button to release from the notebook casing To do this press the eject button until it releases gt Slide the PC card out of the notebook 2 Hard disk The hard disk is the most important storage medium of your notebook You can work considerably faster and more efficiently if you copy applications and files from the optical drive to your hard disk When the hard disk is accessed the drive indicator lights up 10600448362 29 Working with the notebook Optical drive Your notebook is delivered with an optical drive Optical drives can either only read or both read and write different optical data storage media The meaning of the respective optical data storage media is described in the following 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 Abbreviation for Compact Disc Recordable A CD R is an optical data storage medium that can only be written with a maximum of 700 Mbytes of data Then these data cannot be changed but can be read
33. he notebook Back panel o i 172 Kensington Lock 3 2 DC jack DC IN 2 7 Battery 4 S Video out socket Under side 17 Battery 2 Hard disk 10600448362 13 Working with the notebook Switching the notebook on and off Switching on the notebook and unfold the LCD screen upwards 2 1 Press the release button 10600448362 14 Working with the notebook This illustration can differ somewhat from the notebook actually shipped gt Press the ON OFF switch to switch the notebook on If you have assigned a password you must enter this when requested to do so in order to start the operating system password Switching the notebook off gt Shut down the operating system properly in the Start menu via the Quit function gt Ifthe notebook is not switched off automatically press the ON OFF switch for approx five seconds gt Close the LCD screen so that it locks into place 10600448362 15 Working with the notebook Status indicators The status indicators 1 provide information about the status of the power supply the drives and the keyboard functions The meanings of the status indicators are as follows 8 O Y Power indicator e The indicator lights up green The power adapter is supplying power to the notebook e Theindicator flashes The power adapter is sup
34. ic 19V 4 74 A 10600448362 Index 56k modem 34 A Acoustic warnings 54 Admin password cancelling 40 changing 40 enter 39 Alt Grkey 18 Anti theft protection 38 Audio devices connecting 47 AutoPlay function 34 B Battery 13 24 charge level 24 27 charging 24 important notes 24 installing 26 lifetime 24 removing 25 servicing 24 Battery charge metre 24 Battery charging indicator 11 16 Battery indicator 11 16 Beep error message 54 BIOS Setup Utility exiting 50 operating 49 protect with password 39 settings 49 starting 49 Blank 31 Board 4 Buffer battery load 51 C CardBus see PC card CD blank 31 CD DVD AutoPlay function 34 inserting 31 opening the CD tray by hand 32 removing 31 working with 31 CD DVD indicator 16 CD R 30 CD ROM 30 CD RW 30 CE marking 6 Changing font size 23 10600448362 Cleaning 8 Closed cover switch 21 Combo drive 12 30 AutoPlay function 34 indicator 12 insert eject button 12 removing by hand 12 32 Configuration BIOS Setup Utility 49 Content type CD DVD 34 Contents of delivery 9 Copyright protected technology 5 Ctrl Alt Del 21 Cursor key 19 D Date not correct 51 Date Time incorrect 51 DC IN jack 13 45 Devices connecting 43 disconnecting 43 Disposal 6 Driver CD 51 Drivers amp Utilities 51 DVD 30 DVD blank 31 DVD film picture frozen 54 regional codes 33 DVD video 30 DVD regional codes 33 DVD RW 30 DVD ROM 30 DVD RW 30 E Electrom
35. in password The loss of passwords is not a warranty case and is therefore subject to charge e Backup your data on external data carriers at regular intervals Passwords can be up to eight characters long You can use all alphanumeric characters and need not distinguish between uppercase and lowercase characters ES Protecting BIOS Setup Utility admin and user password If you have opened these operating instructions on the screen we recommend that you print out the following instructions Because you cannot call the instructions onto the screen while you are setting up the password E You prevent unauthorised opening of the BIOS Setup Utility with both the admin and the user password With the admin password you have access to all functions of the BIOS Setup Utility and with the user password only to part of the functions You can only set a User password if an Admin password has already been assigned Please refer to section Settings in BIOS Setup Utility for a description of calling and operating the B OS Setup Utility ES Entering Admin and User password gt Call BIOS Setup Utility and select the Security menu gt Mark the Set Password field and press the Enter key With Enter new Password you are then requested to enter a password gt Enter the password and press the Enter key With Verify new Password you are asked to confirm the password gt Enter the password again and press the Enter key Con
36. key 19 Microphone 11 Microphone jack 12 44 Microphone connecting 47 Mobile operation 7 Modem 34 Modem port 12 44 Modem connecting 35 Monitor connecting 45 external synchronise display 23 remains blank 52 Monitor port 12 44 Monitor screen drifting display 52 no screen display 52 Mouse does not work 53 N Notational conventions 2 10600448362 Notebook before you travel 7 cleaning 8 not starting 53 operating 11 setting up 9 stops working 53 switching off 15 switching on 14 transporting 7 Notes 3 battery 24 boards 4 CE marking 6 cleaning 8 disposal 6 energy saving 6 LCD screen 23 manufacturer 5 safety 3 transporting 7 e ON OFF switch 11 Open notebook view 11 Operating system protecting with password 40 restoring 51 Operation preparing for 10 Optical data storage media handling 31 overview 30 Optical drive 12 30 AutoPlay function 34 indicator 12 insert eject button 12 removing DVD by hand 12 32 Overview security functions 37 P Packing material 9 Password cancelling 40 changing 40 enter 39 Password protection 39 PC card 27 installing 28 lowering eject button 28 removing 29 PC card slot 12 PCMCIA see PC card Picture frozen DVD film 54 Pointer no mouse pointer 53 10600448362 Index Power adapter connecting 10 setting up 9 Power indicator 11 16 Power Management 5 Preparing for use 9 Printer does not print 54 R Rear view 13 Recovery CD 51 Recycling 6 Regional
37. nected correctly to the notebook gt Check whether the power cable is plugged properly into the power adapter and into the mains outlet gt Switch the notebook on Operating system files may be damaged or missing gt Boot the notebook via the optical drive using the Windows Recovery CD If the operating system is reinstalled all data created up to that point will be lost Make regular back up copies of your data The notebook stops working The notebook is in Standby or Suspend mode gt Reactivate the notebook by pressing a key Standby mode or by switching it back on Suspend mode An application programme has caused the malfunction gt Close the application programme or restart the notebook by switching it on off or with a warm boot The battery is dead gt Charge the battery Or gt Connect the power adapter to the notebook The mouse does not work Mouse driver not loaded gt Check whether the correct mouse driver is properly installed and is present before the application programme is started Detailed information can be found in the User Guides for the mouse the application programme or the operating system 10600448362 53 Troubleshooting and tips Mouse is not connected gt Switch the notebook off gt Check whether the mouse cable is correctly connected to the notebook If you use an adapter or extension lead with the mouse cable check the connections gt Switch the notebook on
38. ntries select Ger Default Values and OK Load Previous Values Select Load Previous Value to discard the changes you have made The settings which were in force when BIOS Setup Utility was called remain effective BIOS Setup Utility is terminated and the device is rebooted Discard Changes and Exit To load the values of all the menus of BIOS Setup Utility that were in effect when BIOS Setup Utility was called select Discard Changes and Exit and OK 50 10600448362 Troubleshooting and tips Take note of the hints in the Important notes chapter when you connect or disconnect N cables If a fault occurs try to correct it as described If you fail to correct the problem proceed as follows gt Make a note of the steps and the circumstances that led to the fault Also make a note of any error messages displayed gt Switch the notebook off gt Contact your sales outlet or our hotline help desk Restoring operating system Using the Windows Recovery CD and the Drivers amp Utilities CD you can restore the operating System of your notebook When restoring the operating system the contents of your hard disk will be overwritten After this operating system drivers and software utilities will be reinstalled For this reason you should try to save important data to a backup medium before you restore the hard disk contents gt Insert the Windows Recovery CD into the optical drive gt Start the Setup programme on the CD
39. ociation PS 2 is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Inc Pentium is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation USA Acrobat Reader is a trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated All other trademarks referenced are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners whose protected rights are acknowledged Copyright Fujitsu Siemens Computers GmbH 2004 All rights including rights of translation reproduction by printing copying or similar methods in part or in whole are reserved Offenders will be liable for damages All rights including rights created by patent grant or registration of a utility model or design are reserved Delivery subject to availability Right of technical modification reserved Contents Innovative technology RR 1 Notational conventions Asaran M 2 Important NOTES e Salfety nioles c ti c Ie Loi te bed i epo ete EH S oL CEU ETT E IEEE HEY BLEU E YE cess Notes on installing and removing components Manufacturer s notes sseeseee E y i Declarations of Conformmity cccccccceeeeeeeeeeneeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaaeeeeeseeseceaaeeeeeeeseseaaeeeeeseseenaeeees Copyright protected technology Energy Star nin dan nena Energy saving Recycling and disposal ict e quare eoe ena Ce cec gne LER PR eue ERR SCR ML ene ce tea
40. otebook glows yellow The battery will charge 10 10600448362 Working with the notebook This chapter describes the basics for operating your notebook Please see the Connecting external devices chapter for instructions on how to connect devices such as a mouse and a printer to the notebook AN Please take note of the information in the Important notes chapter Views In this section the various hardware components of your notebook are introduced You can open an overview of the displays and connections of the notebook Please familiarise yourself with these components before you start to work with your notebook The illustrations in this operating manual can differ somewhat from the notebook actually shipped Opened Notebook 1 LCD screen 5 Status indicators 2 Status indicators 6 Microphone 3 Loudspeakers 7 Keyboard 4 Touchpad 8 ON OFF switch 10600448362 11 Working with the notebook Front 17 Microphone jack 37 Release for opening the notebook 2 7 Connector for loudspeaker Left side panel c MNSE ES xen 172 Monitor port 4 Modem port 2 Ventilation slots 5 LAN connector 3 USB ports 6 PC card slot Right side panel 1 Optical drive 3 7 Insert eject button of optical drive 2 Power on indicator of optical drive 4 Opening for manual ejection 12 10600448362 Working with t
41. ouchpad The item will be moved 22 10600448362 Working with the notebook LCD screen Information on LCD monitor High quality TFT displays are installed in notebooks from Fujitsu Siemens Computers GmbH The specification of the monitor resolution indicates how many pixels can be displayed For example XGA stands for 1024 x 768 pixels Each pixel consists of three so called subpixels of the colours red green and blue As a result an XGA monitor consists of 1024 x 768 x 3 2 359 296 subpixels The standard of production techniques today cannot guarantee an absolutely fault free monitor A few isolated constant lit or unlit pixels may be present To ensure the highest possible quality Fujitsu Siemens Computers uses only monitors that at least comply with the standard DIN ISO 13406 2 Class II TFT monitors are operated with background lighting The luminosity of the background lighting can decrease during the period of use of the notebook The brightness of your monitor can be set individually with the brightness control keys of the keyboard Display settings Setting the desktop area The screen resolution of the LCD monitor of your notebook is optimally set at the factory Changing the LCD screen brightness You can adjust the brightness of your LCD display with the keys Fn and F6 or F7 Changing the font size Under Start Control Panel Appearance and Themes Display Advanced you
42. ph e Only use batteries designed for this notebook Take care not to drop the batteries or otherwise damage their casing fire risk If the rechargeable batteries are defective they must not be used Do not touch the contacts of the batteries Never interconnect the positive and negative terminals of a battery Used batteries must be disposed of in accordance with local regulations special waste e Ifa lithium battery button cell is installed in the notebook for real time buffering please note that The lithium battery may be replaced only by authorised personnel Incorrect handling may lead to a risk of explosion The lithium battery may be replaced only with an identical battery or with a type recommended by the manufacturer The lithium battery must be disposed of in accordance with local regulations concerning special waste e All batteries containing pollutants are marked with one of the two symbols below crossed out garbage can 10600448362 3 Important notes In addition the marking is provided with the chemical symbol of the heavy metal decisive for the classification as a pollutant Cd Cadmium Hg Mercury Pb Lead e During installation and before operating the device please observe the instructions on environmental conditions in the Technical data chapter as well as the instructions in the Preparing the notebook for use chapter e Keep this operating manual together with your device If you pass on the devi
43. players e g the optical drive of your notebook are always provided with a regional code The regional codes of DVD films and DVD players must match so that the DVD film can be played back There are six different regional codes e Regional code 1 USA and Canada e Regional code 2 Egypt Europe Japan South Africa and the Middle East e Regional code 3 Southeast Asia including Hong Kong Indonesia Philippines South Korea Taiwan e Regional code 4 Australia New Zeeland Southeastern Pacific Central and South America and the Caribbean e Regional code 5 Africa except South Africa India and the former states of the USSR e Regional code 6 China The optical drive of your notebook supports the function RPC II Phase Il System of Regional Playback Control This function permits the final user to change the regional code of the drive up to five times to play back corresponding DVD films Then the last regional code selected is retained and cannot be changed again Before buying a DVD film you should check that the regional code of the DVD film i If a DVD film is to be playable in all regions it has the regional code 0 matches the regional code set for the optical drive of your notebook 10600448362 33 Working with the notebook Adjusting AutoPlay function of combo drive With the AutoPlay function you can specify whether or not a program or action is to be run carried out depending on the CD DVD content type of Window
44. plying power to the notebook and the notebook is in the Standby mode Battery indicator e Theindicator lights up green The battery is supplying power to the notebook e Theindicator flashes The battery is supplying power to the notebook and the notebook is in the Standby mode Battery charging indicator e Theindicator lights up green The battery is supplying power to the notebook The battery is fully charged e Theindicator glows yellow The battery is charging e Theindicator flashes red The battery is nearly empty CD DVD indicator The indicator is lit The CD DVD in the optical drive is being accessed 10600448362 Working with the notebook Hard disk indicator The indicator lights up The hard disk is being accessed Caps Lock indicator gt CO The indicator lights up the Caps Lock key has been pressed All the characters you type 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 Num Lock indicator m The indicator lights up the key combination Fn NumLK has been pressed The numeric keypad is activated In the case of overlay keys the character printed on the upper right of the key appears when that key is pressed Scroll indicator Scroll Lock a The key combination Fn ScrLK has been pressed The effect this key has varies from programme to programme K
45. rection of the arrow 2 and hold it in place gt Remove the battery from the battery compartment 3 10600448362 25 Working with the notebook Inserting battery gt Place the battery in the battery slot so that the contacts enter first gt Push the battery into the battery compartment until it engages 1 gt Push the lever 2 in the direction of the arrow up to the stop 2 26 10600448362 Working with the notebook Using the power management features The notebook uses less power when the power management features are enabled You will then be able to work longer when using the battery before having to recharge it modem card we advise against enabling an energy saving mode This could lead to an i If you are connected to a network or use an integrated modem PC LAN card or PC interruption of your network connection When not using the notebook for long periods of time first end the energy saving mode then switch off the notebook Never switch the notebook off with the Suspend Resume button while the notebook is in one of the energy saving modes If your notebook is in an energy saving mode e Donot connect any external devices Do not disconnect any external devices Do not attempt to switch the notebook on if the built in battery is flat Do not add or remove RAM Do not add or remove a PC card The operating system uses ACPI Advanced Configuration and Power Interface
46. rent finishes used on furniture it is possible that the rubber feet of the notebook will mark the surface they stand on e Never place the notebook and the power adapter on a heat sensitive surface e The notebook and the power adapter should be at least 200 mm apart e Keep other objects 100 mm away from the notebook and its power adapter to ensure adequate ventilation e Never cover the fan intake or exhaust openings of the notebook or the power adapter e Do not expose the notebook to extreme environmental conditions Protect the notebook from dust humidity and heat 10600448362 9 Preparing the notebook for use Connecting the power adapter f Please take note of the information in the section Safety notes The power cable supplied conforms to the requirements of the country in which you purchased your notebook Make sure that the power cable is approved for use in the country in which you intend to use it The power adapter s AC cord should only be connected to a mains outlet if the notebook is connected to the power adapter Do not use the power adapter for other notebooks or devices Do not use a power adapter that is not specially intended for this notebook gt Connect the power adapter cable to the DC jack DC IN of the notebook 1 gt Connect the power cable to the power adapter 2 gt Plug the power cable into the mains supply 3 The battery charging indicator EH on the n
47. s chapter Before you can work with your notebook you need to charge the battery and install and configure the delivered software The operating system and drivers required are preinstalled You need to charge the battery if you want to operate your notebook with a rechargeable battery When not plugged into a mains outlet the notebook runs on its built in battery You can increase the battery s life by enabling the system s energy saving functions If you use the notebook in a normal office situation run it from the mains using the power adapter Please see the Connecting external devices chapter for instructions on how to connect devices such as a mouse and a printer to the notebook Unpacking and checking the delivery gt Unpack all the individual parts gt Check the delivery for damage incurred during transportation Should you discover damages incurred during transportation notify your local sales outlet immediately Do not discard the original packing material of the devices Keep the original packing material in case you need to ship the equipment again Selecting a location Select a suitable location for the notebook before setting it up Consider the following points when looking for a location e Do not place it on a soft surface e g a carpet or soft furnishings The space between the notebook s feet must be clear Place the notebook on a stable flat nonslippery surface In view of the multitude of diffe
48. s XP For example you can specify that when an Audio CD is inserted the Media Player is automatically started and automatically plays the Audio CD You can set the AutoPlay function of the optical drive according to your needs Proceed as follows gt Click on the Start menu with the right mouse button or touchpad key A context menu appears gt Click on Explorer gt Click on the corresponding drive with the right mouse button or touchpad key A context menu appears gt Click on Properties gt Click on the AutoPlay tab gt Adjust the AutoPlay function to meet your needs Please note that you must select the desired action and confirm it with Apply for each individual CD DVD content type Audio Setting volume gt You can adjust the volume using the keys Fn and F3 or F4 Or gt To adjust the volume use the Windows volume control from the Start menu All Programs Accessories Multimedia Volume Control Integrated 56k modem The integrated 56k modem supports all data communication applications such as e Modem operation High speed downloads at up to 56 000 bit s V 9x Downward compatible to V 34 modems e Fax mode Transmitting and receiving at up to 14 400 bit s e Simple country adaptation with programme The modem complies with the EU Directive 91 263 EEC Telecommunications terminal equipment directive and has been checked in agreement with the guideline TBR 21
49. sseesssesse a 38 Configuring password protection in BIOS Setup Utility 39 Protecting BIOS Setup Utility admin and user password 99 Password protection of operating system us 40 Password protection for hard disk sssssssssssssssssseseeeeeeeeneeere nennen nennen 41 Connecting external devices eeeeeeeeeeeseseeeeeeeeee eese eennn nennen nnnm nnn nnn nth nn nna snis nne n nnn nsns nan 43 ue ck E 44 Front 44 Left side panel id ix ET 44 sedere 45 Connecting an external monitor sesssssssssssssssseseeeeeeneneneenenennennentrr ennt ener n sene n nent rn nena 45 Connecting USB devices A rl ie 46 Connecting external audio devices Y zs p TA Connecting an external device to S Video Out enne 47 Activating thie external TV iun yr ure Do xe pee cu nues cuales e Ede te ides aan evan secre 47 Settings in BIOS Setup Utility 0 ccc ceeeeeeee cece eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaaeeeseeaeeeaeeeeeesaseeeeeeeeeaseeseeeaseeenees 49 Start BIOS Setup Utility a 49 Operating BIOS Setup Utility b e m a B 49 Exiting BIOS Setup Utility 2 32 20 aaa epe bdo Arh Mn dedo eps adeb utl i dp inate 50 Troubleshooting and tips 1 ice rendir ce eese ct cocinar enira foes eves erae ce dee Ea iaid 51 Restoring operating system Y wes 2 kas 51 The notebook s date
50. t of the keys Pie oro ji al OTT ETT IX I I Characters enabled when Num Lock indicator is not lit see Status indicators Characters enabled when Num Lock indicator is lit see Status indicators N I 10600448362 19 Working with the notebook Key combinations The following description 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 described in the relevant manuals supplied with your application programmes Key combinations are performed as follows gt Press and hold the first key in the combination gt While holding the first key down press the other key or keys in the combination the Ctrl Alt Gr keys or the Ctrl Alt keys i If the external keyboard does not feature an Fn key you can simultaneously press Reducing the volume Fn F3 This key combination reduces the volume of the integrated loudspeakers Increasing the volume F4 This key combination raises the volume of the integrated loudspeakers Switching between internal and external screen Fn F5 If an external monitor is connected the monitor on which the output is
51. the notebook gt Check whether the power cable is plugged properly into the external monitor and into the power socket gt Check whether the data cable is properly connected to the notebook and the external monitor if it is plugged in with a connector gt Switch on the external monitor and the notebook The external monitor is blank or the image is unstable under Windows The wrong external monitor has been selected or the wrong screen resolution has been set for the application programme gt Terminate the application programme under Windows with Alt F4 If the fault continues to occur after ending the programme switch over to the notebook s internal LCD screen with Fn F5 Change the following setting gt Select the correct monitor or set the correct screen resolution Setting the screen resolution select the required screen resolution under Start Control Panel Appearance and Themes Screen Resolution Settings Selecting the monitor Select the correct monitor under Start Control Panel Appearance and Themes Display Settings Advanced Display 52 10600448362 Troubleshooting and tips The notebook cannot be started The battery is dead gt Charge the battery Or gt Connect the power adapter to the notebook The power adapter is not connected correctly gt Switch the notebook off gt Check whether the power adapter is con
52. the notebook to operate a type II PC card Your notebook is equipped with an internal modem In addition your notebook is equipped with a S Video out socket to connect to a television For mouse control the notebook has a touchpad Your notebook has connectors for external devices such as an external monitor You can connect peripheral devices such as a scanner loudspeakers gamepads keyboard or mouse via the four USB ports An audio controller and two internal loudspeakers provide your notebook with an audio capability You can also connect an external microphone and an external loudspeaker The system settings of the notebook can be configured via the user friendly BIOS Setup Utility programme Certain system settings e g screen display energy saving functions can be modified via various key combinations while you are using the notebook Your notebook has a number of security features to ensure that no unauthorised persons can access your data For example you can activate a screen saver with password protection The security functions in the BIOS Setup Utility also allow you to protect your data by means of passwords This operating manual tells you how to put your notebook into operation and how to operate it in daily use The illustrations in this operating manual can differ somewhat from the notebook actually shipped Further information about your notebook can also be found e inthe Safety and Ergonomics manual e in your
53. to be displayed can be selected with this key combination 3 C3 GJ You can opt to use e justthe notebook s LCD screen e justthe external monitor e both the LCD screen and the external monitor Decreasing screen brightness Fn F6 This key combination decreases screen brightness a Increasing screen brightness Fn F7 This key combination increases screen brightness U _ ra 2 Switching battery warning tone off on Fn F10 With this key combination you can set whether the notebook outputs a warning tone when the battery charge level is low Switching the LCD screen on and off Fn F11 This key combination switches the LCD screen off The next input switches the display on again 20 10600448362 Working with the notebook Energy saving mode i F12 Switches the notebook into the energy saving mode Backtab Shift Tab 7 This key combination moves the cursor back to the previous l tabular stop Carrying out a warm boot Ctrl att EE This key combination triggers a reset and warm boots the notebook First hold down the Ctrl and Alt key and then press the Del key Under Windows 98 Windows 2000 Windows Me and Windows NT the Task Manager appears first Then you must press all three keys again to re boot Key combinations with the Windows keys are contained in the manual for your operating system ES Clos
54. to connect the notebook If you use a modem incompatibilities with the local telecommunications system may result Transporting the notebook Remove all data carriers e g CD DVD from the drives Switch the notebook off Unplug the power adapter and all external devices from the mains outlet Disconnect the power adapter cable and the data cables for all external devices Close the LCD screen so that it locks into place To protect against damaging jolts and bumps use a notebook carrying case to transport your notebook Protect the notebook from severe shocks and extreme temperatures e g direct sunlight in a car 10600448362 7 Important notes Cleaning the notebook gt Switch the notebook off gt Pull the power plug of the network adapter out of the mains outlet Do not clean any interior parts yourself leave this job to a service technician Do not use any cleaning agents that contain abrasives or may corrode plastic The use of improper cleaning agents can damage the markings on the keyboard and the notebook the paintwork of the device or the device itself Ensure that no liquid enters the notebook Wipe the casing with a dry cloth If particularly dirty use a cloth which has been moistened in mild domestic detergent and then carefully wrung out To clean the keyboard and the touchpad you can use disinfectant wipes 8 10600448362 Preparing the notebook for use N Please read the Important note
55. ult of normal use Any components not reclaimed will be disposed of in an environmentally acceptable manner To give back a device please take advantage of your country s disposal and recycling possibilities Further information about country specific disposal and recycling possibilities can be found on the following website www fujitsu siemens com recycling If you have any questions on disposal please contact your local office or our Help Desk CE marking The shipped version of this device complies with the requirements of the EEC directives C 89 336 EEC Electromagnetic compatibility and 73 23 EEC Low voltage directive 6 10600448362 Important notes Transporting the notebook Please observe the points listed below when transporting your notebook Before you travel Back up important data stored on your hard disk If you wish to use your notebook during a flight first check with the flight attendants if it is permissible to do so If you are travelling abroad ensure that the power adapter can be operated with the local mains voltage If this is not the case obtain the appropriate power adapter for your notebook Do not use any other voltage converter specifications of the power cable are compatible If this is not the case buy a power cable i If you travel in another country check whether the local power supply and the that matches the local conditions Do not use a connection adapter for electrical devices
56. us passwords By combining these different options you can achieve maximum protection for your system 10600448362 37 Security functions Brief overview of the security functions Security function Type of protection Preparation Kensington Lock Mechanical Mount and lock Kensington MicroSaver accessory BIOS password protection Password protection for BIOS Setup Utility and operating system with admin and user password The passwords consist of a maximum of six alphanumeric characters Specify at least one admin password in the BIOS Setup Utility and activate the password protection for the operating system as desired Using Kensington Lock With the Kensington MicroSaver a sturdy steel cable you can protect your notebook from theft For this reason your notebook is equipped with a device for the Kensington MicroSaver The Kensington MicroSaver is available as an accessory gt Fit the Kensington MicroSaver on the device on your notebook 38 10600448362 Security functions Configuring password protection in BIOS Setup Utility A Before using the various options of password protection for your data security in the BIOS Setup Utility please note the following hints e Please keep in mind your passwords in any case as you will not be able to access your BIOS Setup Utility and or your system any longer if you forget both the user password and the adm
57. your system administrator or contact our customer service centre Operating BIOS Setup Utility The description of the individual settings is shown in the right hand window of the BIOS Setup Utility With the F9 key you can load the default settings of the BIOS Setup Utility n Press the F1 key to display help on the operation of BIOS Setup Utility gt Use the touchpad mouse or cursor keys or gt to select the menu you wish to access to make changes The menu is displayed on the screen gt Use the touchpad mouse or cursor keys f or to select the field you wish to change Press the Enter key gt 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 10600448362 49 Settings in BIOS Setup Utility Exiting BIOS Setup Utility To exit BIOS Setup Utility select the Exit menu from the menu bar You can then decide which settings you want to save The Exit menu offers the following options You must mark the required option and activate it with the Enter key Save Changes and Exit Select Save Changes and Exit and OK to save the current settings and exit the BIOS Setup Utility The device is rebooted and the new settings come into effect Get Default Values To revert all the menus of BIOS Setup Utility to the default e
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