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1. A26391 K147 Z120 1 7619 13 Working with the notebook Front 1 Screen lock 2 Status indicators Right side panel 3 Loudspeakers 1 2 3 1 Microphone jack 3 PC card slot 2 Headphones port 4 Modem port 14 A26391 K147 Z120 1 7619 Working with the notebook Left side panel 1 Optical drive 3 Insert eject button of optical drive 2 Drive indicator 4 Opening for manual ejection Back panel 1 Kensington Lock 4 Parallel port 2 DC jack DC IN 5 LAN connector 3 Monitor port 6 USB ports A26391 K147 Z120 1 7619 15 Working with the notebook Under side 1 Hard disk 4 Battery 2 Lock for battery lock 5 Memory cover 3 Battery release latch Status indicators The status indicators provide information about the status of the power supply the drives and the keyboard functions A l A O Power on indicator Caps Lock indicator gt CA Hard disk indicator Num Lock indicator x Battery indicator Scroll indicator Scroll Lock 16 A26391 K147 Z120 1 7619 Working with the notebook The meanings of the symbols are as follows gt ix D Power on indicator The indicator is green The notebook is on The indicator lights orange The notebook is in energv saving mode The indicator is dark The notebook is switched off Hard disk indicator The indicator flas
2. Index Travel preparations 7 Trouble correction 49 Troubleshooting 49 U Underside view 16 USB devices connecting 45 software 45 USB port 15 43 45 64 V VGA port see monitor port View front 14 left hand side 15 open notebook 13 rear 15 right hand side 14 underside 16 W Windows logo kevs 19 Windows XP 28 Write protection floppv disk 33 34 A26391 K147 Z120 1 7619
3. or use the loudspeaker symbol in the task bar A26391 K147 Z120 1 7619 45 Settings in BIOS Setup In BIOS Setup you can set the system functions and the hardware configuration of the notebook The settings can only be changed via the keyboard When it is delivered the notebook is set to factory default settings You can change these settings in BIOS Setup Any changes you make take effect as soon as you save and quit the BIOS Setup The BIOS Setup programme contains the following menus Main for system settings as time date hard disk and monitor selection Advanced for system settings such as ports and keyboard Security for password settings and safety functions Power for setting the energy saving functions Boot for configuring the boot sequence Exit to exit the BIOS Setup Start BIOS Setup 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 Setup menu lt F6 gt Battery learning lt F12 gt Boot menu gt When this message appears press the key F2 If a password has been assigned gt Enter the password and press the Enter key If you have forgotten the password contact your system administrator or contact our hotline help desk A26391 K147 Z120 1 7619 47 Settings in BIOS Setup Operating BIOS Setup Press the F1 key to display help on the operation of BIOS Setup The de
4. 62 Keyboard 13 18 activating numeric keypad 22 cleaning 8 L LAN module 36 LAN port 15 37 43 LCD display panel release 13 LCD screen 13 cleaning 8 increasing the brightness 21 25 is difficult to read 50 notes 24 reducing the brightness 21 24 remains blank 50 selecting the display 21 25 setting the Desktop Area 24 setting the font size 24 settings 24 synchronising the display 21 25 LCD screen is blank 50 LCD screen too bright 50 Left hand side view 15 Letter keys 18 Lifetime battery 25 Location selecting the 9 Lock for battery lock 16 Loudspeaker 13 35 M Main Memory extension 57 Manual removal CD 31 Manufacturer notes 5 Memory cover 16 Memory expansion 57 installing 58 removing 58 testing 58 Memory module installing 58 removing 58 testing 59 Menu key Windows 19 Microphone 13 35 Microphone jack 14 43 Mobile operation 7 Modem 36 connecting 36 Modem port 14 43 Monitor port 15 43 Monitor settings 24 Mouse does not work 52 no mouse pointer 52 A26391 K147 Z120 1 7619 N Notational conventions 2 Notebook not starting 52 setting up 9 stops working 52 switching off 11 switching on 11 switching on for the first time 10 Notebook operating 13 Notes important 3 Numeric keypad 20 o ON OFF switch 13 switching off 11 switching on 11 Open notebook view 13 Opening Windows Explorer 22 Opening dialog box Find 22 Run 22 System properties 22 Operating system restoring 49 Operation p
5. PC cards Two PC card slots enable the device to operate two type II PC cards or one type III PC card CardBus or PCMCIA 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 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 For further information refer to the information files e g TXT DOC WRI HLP or PDF provided on the PC card driver diskette or in the operating system manual 34 A26391 K147 Z120 1 7619 Working with the notebook Removing a PC card Use the small PC card icon located in your task bar to stop the card Click on the PC card icon in the task bar with the right 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 i project further out of the notebook s case If the eject button is lowered vou must first cause the eject butt
6. 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 floppy disks and or CDs to your hard disk When the hard disk is accessed the hard disk indicator lights up 28 A26391 K147 Z120 1 7619 Working with the notebook Optical drive Your notebook is delivered with an optical drive Depending on the variant your notebook is equipped with a DVD drive or a combo drive CD RW DVD 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 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
7. Mouse driver is 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 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 Switch the notebook on 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 gt Check in the BIOS Setup whether the Onboard Devices Configuration field is set correctly for the port you are using 52 A26391 K147 Z120 1 7619 Troubleshooting and tips 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
8. a maximum of 17 Gbytes of data These data cannot be changed 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 DVD drive The DVD 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 DVD drive you can read all optical data storage media named above A26391 K147 Z120 1 7619 29 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 of a CD DVD Handle CDs DVDs only by their edges e Alwavs 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 lil To utilise the optimum writing speed use CD blanks marked Multispeed or High Inserting or removing a CD
9. 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 _ Back up 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 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 various passwords By combining these different options you can achieve maximum protection for your system Password protection for the BIOS setup With the Supervisor password you prevent unauthorised opening of the BIOS Setup and
10. button to start the learning cycle When the learning cycle is ended a corresponding message is displayed gt Exit the menu with the S key A26391 K147 Z120 1 7619 27 Working with the notebook Energy saving functions 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 lil If vou are connected to a network or use an integrated modem PC LAN card or PC interruption of vour network connection When not using the notebook for long periods of time first end the energv 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 energv saving modes If vour notebook is in an energv saving mode e Do not connect any external devices Do not disconnect any external devices Do not attempt to switch the notebook on if the built in battery is flat Do not change or remove the floppy disk if inserted Do not add or remove RAM Do not add or remove a PC card The operating system uses ACPI Advanced Configuration and Power Interface for power management under Windows XP The energy saving functions can be activated under Start Settings Control Panel Power Options Under Windows Hibernate is activated by default Hard disk
11. increase battery life by enabling the system s power management features When you switch on the notebook it takes a few seconds before the battery status is displayed The standard battery will last for roughly 500 charge discharge cycles this will vary according to which battery pack is fitted Charging caring for and maintaining the battery N Only use batteries released for your notebook Take care not to drop the batteries or otherwise damage their casing fire risk Ifthe 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 Observe the information on battery storage in the mportant notes chapter You can charge the battery by connecting the notebook to the power adapter The battery can only be charged when the ambient temperature is between 5 C and max 40 C Work in the battery mode until an acoustic warning prompts you to recharge and the battery indicator in the status indicator panel begins to flash The battery should not be charged before this point If you do not connect the power adapter within five minutes of the signals described above your notebook will automatically switch to the energy saving mode or off see also the section Storing the battery Store the battery in a fully charged state
12. 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 that has been moistened in mild domestic detergent and then carefully wrung out To clean the touchpad you can use disinfectant wipes Wipe the LCD screen with a soft moistened cloth 8 A26391 K147 Z120 1 7619 Preparing the notebook for use N Please take note of the information in the chapter You must charge the battery and install the application programmes before you can work with the notebook The operating svstem and drivers required are preinstalled When not plugged into a mains outlet the notebook runs on its built in batterv Vou 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 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 Cons
13. pin female connector connector mono triple Female connector RJ 45 Female connector RJ 11 DIN IEC 721 DIN IEC 721 5 C 35 C 15 C 60 C 322 mm 272 mm 36 38 5 mm approx 3 2 kg approx 4 hours approx 2 to 3 hours 100 V to 240 V automatic 50 Hz to 60 Hz automatic 2 3 A 19 V 3 95 A A26391 K147 Z120 1 7619 Index 56k modem 36 A Acoustic warnings 54 Alt Grkey 18 Anti theft protection 39 Audio adjusting the volume 36 ports 35 47 Audio devices connecting 45 AutoPlay function 32 B Backtab 22 Battery 16 charging 25 disposal 6 installing 27 learning cycle 27 28 lifetime 25 lock 16 monitoring the charging level 26 removing 27 self discharge 6 25 storing 6 26 technical data 60 Battery charge metre 26 Battery charging level monitoring 26 Battery indicator 17 Battery maintenance 25 Beep error message 53 BIOS password protection 37 BIOS Setup 47 exiting 49 operating 48 password protection 43 settings 47 starting 48 Blank 30 Board note 4 Cc CardBus see PC card CD blank 30 CD DVD AutoPlay function 32 emergency removal 31 inserting 30 removing 31 working with 30 CD R 29 A26391 K147 Z120 1 7619 CD ROM 29 CD RW 29 CE marking 6 Charging capacity battery 25 Cleaning 8 Closed cover switch 13 24 Combo drive 29 AutoPlay function 32 Configuration BIOS Setup 47 Content type CD DVD 32 Contents of delivery 9 Cursor keys 19 D Damage during transport 9 D
14. the local power supplv and the that matches the local conditions Do not use a connection adapter for electrical devices 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 from the drives 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 If the device needs to be shipped use the original packaging or other suitable packaging to protect it from damage caused by mishandling To protect against damaging jolts and bumps use a notebook carrying case to transport your notebook Fujitsu Siemens Computers offers a number of solutions for transporting your notebook The current offering can be viewed on the Internet at http www e shop2 de Protect the notebook from severe shocks and extreme temperatures e g direct sunlight in a Car A26391 K147 Z120 1 7619 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 gt Remove the battery N 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
15. two internal loudspeakers provide your AMILO 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 programme This operating manual tells you how to put your AMILO into operation and how to operate it in daily use Further information on this notebook is provided e inthe Getting Started manual in the Safety and Ergonomics manual in the Warranty manual in the information files e g TXT DOC WRI HLP PDF in the documentation of the operating svstem A26391 K147 Z120 1 7619 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 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 A26391 K147 Z120 1 7619 Important notes Here you will find essential safety information regarding your
16. vvvvy A context menu appears Click on Configuration and then on Video Click on the checkmark in the checkbox of Hardware Acceleration The checkmark disappears Click on OK The function is now deactivated Acoustic warnings A beep sounds approx every 15 seconds The battery is almost flat gt Charge the battery System configuration contains invalid data Switch the notebook off Switch the notebook on Enter the BIOS Setup programme by pressing F2 Select the default values under Load Default Settings vvvvy Mark Yes in the Do you want to load default settings dialogue box gt Press the Enter key If the error message appears repeatedly please contact the place of purchase or our hotline help desk A26391 K147 Z120 1 7619 53 Troubleshooting and tips Error messages on the screen This section describes the error messages generated by the B OS Setup Error messages displayed by the operating system or programmes are described in the relevant documentation Setup Warning Invalid Password lt Continue gt This message is displayed following password entry gt Press the key combination Fn PadLK gt Re enter the password once If the problem persists contact your sales office or our hotline help desk CMOS Battery Bad If the error message occurs repeatedly then the buffer battery in the notebook is flat gt Connect the notebook via it
17. AMILO Pro 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 contained in the Warranty manual and the Help Desk list The latest information on our products tips updates etc can be found on the internet under http www fujitsu siemens com Herausgegeben von Published by Fujitsu Siemens Computers GmbH Bestell Nr Order No A26391 K147 Z120 1 7619 Printed in the Federal Republic of Germany AG 0104 01 04 AMILO Pro Operating manual January 2004 edition Introduction Index Important notes Preparing the notebook for use Working with the notebook Security functions Connecting external devices Settings in BIOS Setup Troubleshooting and tips Memory expansion Technical data Microsoft MS MS DOS Windows and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation VESA and DPMS are registered trademarks of Video Electronics Standards Association PS 2 is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Inc 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
18. DVD The notebook must be switched on Push the insert eject button The drive tray will open gt Pull the drive tray all the way out 1 gt Place the CD DVD in the drive tray with the label facing upwards 2 gt Take out an inserted CD DVD gt Push in the drive tray until you feel it lock into place 30 A26391 K147 Z120 1 7619 Working with the notebook 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 Switch the notebook off gt Press a pen or a piece of wire e g a paper clip firmly into the opening 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 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 _ R
19. Keep the battery pack between 0 C and 30 C 32 and 122 degrees Fahrenheit The lower the temperature at which the batteries are stored the lower is the rate of self discharge If storing for a long period of time longer than two months batteries should be fully charged before storage A26391 K147 Z120 1 7619 25 Working with the notebook To be able to make use of the optimal charging capacity of the batteries the battery should be completely discharged and then fully recharged If you do not use the batteries for long periods remove them from the notebook Never store the batteries in the unit Monitoring the battery charging level Power management includes a battery charge meter located in the task bar 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 this notebook Never use force when inserting or removing a battery Make sure that foreign objects do not fall into the battery compartment Switch the notebook off Close the LCD screen so that it locks into place Unplug the power adapter from the mains outlet Disconnect all cables connected to the notebook Place the notebook on a flat surface Turn the notebook over vvvvvvy Place the notebook on a flat surface Removing battery gt Press the lock for battery lock 1 and hold it down gt Push the battery lock 2 in the direc
20. ail programme for your system 22 A26391 K147 Z120 1 7619 Working with the notebook 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 Left touchpad button Touchpad scroll button Right touchpad button 1 2 3 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 touchpad The item will be moved A26391 K147 Z120 1 7619 23 Working with the notebook Scrolling up b Press the upper side of the touchpad scroll button to scroll up The informati
21. ark the Password on Boot field and press the Enter key gt Select Disabled and press the Enter key If you do not want to make any other settings you can exit BIOS Setup gt Select the Exit Saving Changes option in the Exit menu The notebook reboots and there is no longer any password protection for the operating system Password protection for hard disk checked internally each time the system is booted The condition for this is that you have lil The had disk password prevents unauthorised access to the hard disk drives and is assigned at least the supervisor password Activating hard disk protection gt Call BIOS Setup and select the Security menu If you have not_assigned BIOS passwords yet define the supervisor and the user password now if desired see Get the supervisor and user password section Mark the Hard Disk Security field and select the Enabled entry If you do not want to make any other settings you can exit BIOS Setup gt Select the Exit Saving Changes option in the Exit menu The notebook reboots and your hard disk is now protected with a password Deactivating hard disk protection gt Call BIOS Setup and select the Security menu gt Mark the Hard Disk Security field and select the Disabled entry If you do not want to make any other settings you can exit BIOS Setup gt Select the Exit Saving Changes option in the Exit menu The notebook reboots and there is no longer any password pro
22. ata technical 59 Date not correct 50 Date Time incorrect 49 DC IN jack 15 43 Devices connecting 43 disconnecting 43 Display difficult to read 50 Disposal 6 DVD 29 regional codes 31 DVD blank 30 DVD drive 30 AutoPlay function 32 DVD film picture frozen 53 regional codes 31 DVD video 29 DVD ROM 29 E Easy Buttons 13 22 Electrical data 60 E Mail Easy Button 22 Emergency removal CD DVD 31 Energy consumption 28 Energy saving 5 Energy saving functions 5 28 Energy Star 5 Enterkey 18 Error correction 49 Error message acoustic 53 on the screen 57 ESD 4 Ethernet LAN 36 61 Index External devices connecting 43 External monitor connecting 44 no screen display 51 remains blank 51 screen display drifts 51 selecting the display 21 25 synchronising the display 21 25 F First time switching on 10 Floppy disk inserting 33 removing 33 working with 33 write protection 33 Floppy disk drive 32 Front view 14 Function keys 19 H Halt an operation 22 Hard disk 16 29 restoring the contents 49 Hard disk indicator 17 Hardware configuring 47 Headphone port 14 43 Hole for manual ejection 15 l Important notes 3 Indicator Num Lock 17 Indicator Caps Lock 17 Indicator Scroll 17 Indicators 16 Internet Easy Button 23 K Kensington Lock 15 37 applying 38 Kensington MicroSaver 38 Key Backspace 18 Caps Lock 18 cursor control keys 19 Fn key 18 Return 18 Shift 18 Tab key 18 Key combination 21
23. atically carried out Never switch the notebook off during the self test start the operating system password Detailed information can be found in Becurity chapter lil If vou have assigned a password vou must enter this when requested to do so in order to Switching the notebook off gt Shut down the operating system properly with the Exit function in the Start menu With Windows XP the notebook switches off automatically If the notebook does not switch off automatically press the ON OFF switch for approx four seconds gt Close the LCD screen so that it locks into place A26391 K147 Z120 1 7619 11 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 printer to the notebook N Please take note of the information in the important nates 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 Opened Notebook 1 LCD display panel releases 2 LCDscreen Easy buttons Microphone Touchpad 6 Touchpad keys with touchpad scroll key 7 Status indicators Loudspeakers Keyboard 0 ON OFF switch 11 Closed cover switch 12 Status indicators
24. 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 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 50 A26391 K147 Z120 1 7619 Troubleshooting and tips 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 in 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 and carry out the following routine Select the correct monitor or set the correct screen resolution Setting the screen resolution Select Start Settings Control Panel Display Settings and then the screen resolution you require in the Resolution field Selecting the monitor Select the correct monitor under Start Settings Control Panel Display Settings Advanced Properties Monitor Modify The notebook cannot be started The batte
25. efault and Yes Discard Changes To load the values of all the menus of BIOS Setup that were in effect when BIOS Setup was called select Discard Changes and Yes If you want to exit BIOS Setup with these settings select Exit Saving Changes and Yes Save Changes To save settings without exiting BIOS Setup select Save Changes and Yes 48 A26391 K147 Z120 1 7619 Troubleshooting and tips N Take note of the safety hints in the Important notes chapter when you connect or disconnect 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 customer service centre Restoring operating system Using the Windows Recovery CD and the Drivers amp Utilities CD you can restore the operating system of your notebook All hard disk contents are deleted during operating system restoration 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 Switch the notebook on Follow the instructions on the screen lil Detailed PC knowledge is required for manual partitioning You m
26. egional 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 lil 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 vour notebook A26391 K147 Z120 1 7619 31 Working with the notebook Adjusting AutoPlay function of optical 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 Windows 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 Click on Explorer gt Click on the corresponding drive with the right mouse button or touchpad key A context menu appears 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 d
27. ent 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 Nevertouch pins or conductors on boards fitted with ESDs 4 A26391 K147 Z120 1 7619 Important notes Manufacturer s notes Energy saving If you will not be using your notebook switch it off Make use of the device s energy saving functions see section Working with the notebook The s are enabled You wi notebook uses less power when the power management feature en 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 the following item in the start menu Settings Control Panel Display Display Properties Screen Saver Energy saving functions for the display You can set additional energy saving functions in the start menu by selecting the following item Settings Control Panel Energy Extended 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 Enerji power management the notebook qualifies for the U S Environmental 7 Protectio
28. entical 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 A26391 K147 Z120 1 7619 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 _ Your notebook is equipped with security functions that offer you a high level of security according to a multi level concept Detailed information can be found in Security functions chapter 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 boards and modules N Only qualified technicians should repair the device Unauthorised opening or incorrect repair may greatly endanger the user electric shock fire risk 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 observe the following points e You must statically discharge yourself before working with boards e g by touching a grounded object e The equipm
29. esired action and confirm it with Apply for each individual CD DVD content type Floppy disc drive optional Your notebook is equipped with a floppy disc drive as an option Never clean the floppy disk drive with cleaning disks Any attempt would destroy the read write head in the disk drive within 20 seconds Make sure that no floppy disk is inserted in the floppy disk drive during transport Otherwise the eject button may break off and the floppy disk drive will be damaged Working with floppy disks lil Follow the instructions supplied bv the vendor of the floppv disks 32 A26391 K147 Z120 1 7619 Working with the notebook 1 Insertion direction 2 Label area 3 Write protection tab for a 1 44 Mbyte floppy disk Identification of a 1 44 MB floppy disk or write protect switch on a 120 MB floppy disk Eject button for inserted floppy disks Disk is write protected 7 Disk is not write protected To insert a diskette gt Push the floppy disk into the drive in the insertion direction 1 until it engages The label should be facing upward To remove a diskette gt Push the eject button 5 Protect the floppy disk against being overwritten or erased gt Slide the write protect slider into position 6 The hole is now visible Deactivate write protection gt Slide the write protect slider into position 7 The hole is now covered A26391 K147 Z120 1 7619 33 Working with the notebook
30. etting a new password run the following steps gt Call BIOS Setup and select the Security menu gt Mark the Set User Password or Set Supervisor Password field and press the Enter key With Enter new Password you will then be asked to enter a password b Press the Enter key twice gt Select the Exit Saving Changes option in the Exit menu The notebook is rebooted and the password is cancelled With the supervisor password you simultaneously deactivate the user password Password protection of operating system With the supervisor password or the user password you have assigned in the BIOS Setup see section Bet the supervisor and user password you can also prevent booting of the operating system Activating system protection gt Call BIOS Setup and select the Security menu gt If you have not assigned BIOS passwords yet define the supervisor and the user password now if desired see Fa the Supervisor and user password section gt Mark the Password on Boot field and press the Enter key gt Select the Every Boot entry and press the Enter key If you do not want to make any other settings you can exit BIOS Setup gt Select the Exit Saving Changes option in the Exit menu The notebook reboots and you are asked to enter your password the supervisor or user password 40 A26391 K147 Z120 1 7619 Security functions Deactivating system protection gt Call BIOS Setup and select the Security menu gt M
31. external device documentation A26391 K147 Z120 1 7619 43 Connecting external devices Connecting an external monitor An external monitor can be connected to the notebook gt gt gt gt gt 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 Switch off the notebook and the external monitor Connect the external monitor to the monitor port on your notebook First switch on the monitor and then the notebook Setting the refresh rate for your external monitor The refresh rate must be correctly set so that the image does not flicker gt gt gt To change the refresh rate or resolution select the monitor type in the menu Start Settings Control Panel Display Settings Advanced Monitor Now select the Adapter tab Adjust the refresh rate and then click Apply N 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 Using the parallel port gt gt gt gt 44 Switch the notebook off Connect the data cable of the printer to the parallel port on the notebook Plug the printer power cable into the mains outlet First switch the printer on then the noteb
32. follow Pde dee L EEF OLIT Ex 0 u 3 li Illustration example of German keyboard layout 1 Characters enabled when Num Lock indicator is not lit see Status indicators 2 Characters enabled when Num Lock indicator is lit see tatus indicators When the virtual number block is switched on the Num Lock indicator lights up you can output the characters located at the upper right on the keys 20 A26391 K147 Z120 1 7619 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 The figure below shows how to access the different characters on keys with overlaid functions TEE ti Mi taw a if a ea Pr L Me U 7 Illustration example of German keyboard layout 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 mY Fn l ika Fn t a Decreasing screen brightness This key combination decreases screen brightness Increasing screen brightness This key combination increases screen brightness Switching between internal and external screen If an externa
33. for a description of calling and operating the BIOS Setup Set the supervisor and user password gt Call BIOS Setup and select the Security menu Mark the Set Supervisor Password field and press the Enter key With Enter new Password you are then requested to enter a password Enter the password and press the Enter key With Re Enter new Password you are asked to confirm the password Enter the password again and press the Enter key With Notice Changes have been saved you receive a confirmation that the new password has been saved To assign the user password mark the field Set User Password and proceed exactly as when configuring the supervisor password If you do not want to make any other settings you can exit BIOS Setup gt Select the Exit Saving Changes option in the Exit menu The notebook is rebooted and the new password is effective If you now want to open the BIOS Setup you must first enter your supervisor or user password Please note that you only have access to a few BIOS settings with the user password A26391 K147 Z120 1 7619 39 Security functions Change supervisor or user password gt Open the BIOS Setup again and there the Security menu gt When changing the password proceed exactly as for password assignment You can only change the supervisor password when you have logged into the BIOS Setup with the supervisor password Cancelling passwords To cancel a password without s
34. hes green when the hard disk is accessed Batterv indicator The indicator is green The batterv is fullv charged and the power adapter is connected The indicator flashes green 1 second on 3 seconds off batterv is being charged The indicator is orange the batterv capacitv is verv low The remaining operating time is approx 5 10 of the battery capacity The indicator flashes orange The battery is nearly empty The remaining operating time is a maximum of 4 of the battery capacity The indicator is red The battery is defective or temperature is extremely high low The indicator does not light up the notebook runs on its built in battery or the notebook is switched off Caps Lock indicator The 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 The Num key has been pressed The numeric keypad is activated You can output the characters located at the upper right on the keys Scroll indicator Scroll Lock The key combination Fn Scr has been pressed The effect this key has varies from programme to programme A26391 K147 Z120 1 7619 17 Working with the notebook Keyboard keyboard markings are subjected to particularly high loads The keyboard markings can lil The kevboard of vour noteb
35. ider 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 different finishes used on furniture it is possible that the rubber feet of the notebook will mark the surface they stand on e Neverplace 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 A26391 K147 Z120 1 7619 9 Preparing the notebook for use Connecting the power adapter N Please take note of the information in the section Selecting a location 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 electric shock Upon delivery the battery can be found in the battery compartment Do not use the po
36. ies 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 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 lil If vou attach vour modem on a TAE N connector the phone respectivelv data cable is Ethernet and LAN DSL readv The internal LAN module of vour notebook supports Ethernet LAN 10 100 Mbps gt Connect the LAN cable to the notebook s LAN connector gt Connect the network cable to your LAN network connector 36 A26391 K147 Z120 1 7619 Security functions Your notebook enables you to protect your system and personal data in a number of ways against unauthorised access By combining these options you can achieve maximum protection for your system In this chapter you will learn which security functions your notebook is equipped with which
37. key see Key combinations A26391 K147 Z120 1 7619 Working with the notebook Cursor keys The cursor keys move the cursor in the direction of the arrow i e up down left or right Pause key The Pause key temporarily suspends display output Output will resume when you press any other key Function keys Function keys do not mix up with Fn key are the 12 keys on the top of keyboard Fu j Num Lk F12 Scroll Lk Fi F2 F3 F4 Fs l Fe Ig jie fe Fro IE The keys F1 to F12 are called function keys because it is possible to execute programmed functions The function keys with additional symbols enable other functions in conjunction with key Fn Windows logo keys With Windows this both keys enable special functions see also the section ay Start key on Windows systems The Start key invokes the Windows Start menu Menu key on Windows systems The Menu key invokes the menu for the marked item A26391 K147 Z120 1 7619 19 Working with the notebook Virtual numeric keypad The keyboard of your notebook does not have a 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 see the illustrations that
38. l keys of the keyboard Display settings Setting resolution under Windows You can change the screen resolution under Start Settings Control Panel Display Settings and then selecting from the Resolution field Setting font size under Windows Under Start Settings Control Panel Display Settings you can choose between a larger and a smaller font in the Font size field Setting the display brightness You can adjust the brightness of your LCD display with the keys Fn and Y or Fn and A You can reduce screen brightness with Fn and V with Fn and A screen brightness will be increased 24 A26391 K147 Z120 1 7619 Working with the notebook 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 If the picture does not appear correctly on the LCD monitor press the key combination Fn F5 several times or switch the external monitor off and then on again This achieves good picture synchronisation Adjusting pointer speed Under Windows you can change the speed of the mouse pointer under Start Settings Control Panel Mouse and clicking on the Motion tab 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
39. l monitor is connected the monitor on which the output is to be displayed can be selected with this key combination You can opt to use e justthenotebook s LCD screen e just the external monitor e both the LCD screen and the external monitor Switching on NumLK This key combination activates the numeric keypad The characters on the upper left on keys in the integrated virtual numeric keypad are enabled A26391 K147 Z120 1 7619 21 Working with the notebook GG Halting the current operation This kev combination can be used to halt an operation instantiv without clearing the kevboard buffer e r ag Backtab Shift Tab This key combination moves the cursor back to the previous tabular stop Windows key combinations LU ay E Pause Break Opening Windows Explorer This key combination opens Windows Explorer Opening Run dialog box This key combination opens the Run dialog box Opening Find for All files dialog box This key combination opens the Find All files dialog box en F Opening Find Computer dialog box This key combination opens the Find Computer dialog box Opening System Properties dialog box This key combination opens the System Properties dialog box Easy buttons Your notebook is equipped with two easy buttons 1 Internet 1 2 With this key you can start the standard internet browser for your system 2 E Mail Use this key to start the standard e m
40. n 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 could 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 A26391 K147 Z120 1 7619 5 Important notes 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 result 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
41. 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 _ 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 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 paragraph e Only use batteries designed for this notebook Do not store batteries for longer periods in the 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 _ The notebook includes a lithium battery button cell 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 id
42. on texts above the display area appear Scrolling down gt Press the lower side of the touchpad scroll button to scroll down The information texts below the display area appear Closed 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 gt Select the Advanced tab under Start Settings Control Panel Energy Options to set the closed cover switch 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 III 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 contro
43. on to release from the notebook casing Press the eject button until it snaps out gt Pull the PC card 2 out of the slot Microphone and loudspeakers Your notebook contains a built in microphone and two loudspeakers If you attach an external microphone the built in microphone is disabled The internal loudspeakers switch off when you attach headphones or external loudspeakers to the audio jack Adjusting the volume gt To adjust the volume use the volume control entry from the Start menu All Programs Accessories Multimedia Volume Control or gt use the loudspeaker symbol in the task bar Switching the loudspeakers on off To switch the loudspeakers on and off use the volume control entry from the menu Start All Programs Accessories Multimedia Volume Control or gt use the loudspeaker symbol in the task bar A26391 K147 Z120 1 7619 35 Working with the notebook Integrated 56k modem The integrated 56k modem supports data communication applications such as e Modem operation High speed downloads at up to 56 000 bit s V 90 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 The modem can be operated in the following countr
44. ook A26391 K147 Z120 1 7619 Connecting external devices 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 devices to be connected and disconnected with the system switched on Additional information can be found in the documentation for the USB devices gt Connect the data cable to the external device 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 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 To adjust the volume use the volume control entry from the Start menu All Programs Accessories Multimedia Volume Control or gt use the loudspeaker symbol in the task bar Switching the loudspeakers on off To switch the loudspeakers on and off use the volume control entry from the menu Start All Programs Accessories Multimedia Volume Control
45. ook is subject to continuous wear due to normal use The wear off in the course of using the notebook The kevboard has been designed to provide all the functions of an enhanced kevboard Some enhanced kevboard functions are mapped with kev combinations The following description of kevs and kev combinations refers to Windows Caps Lock Sen gen Pr 8 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 Caps Lock 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 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 Fn key The Fn key activates the special functions at the lower edge of a on overlay
46. power draw notebook on with battery charging LCD screen Display diagonal Graphics Chip Video memory Supported resolutions on external monitor Colour depth Audio Sound Input devices Keyboard Touchpad A26391 K147 Z120 1 7619 Intel Mobile Pentium 4 M Intel Celeron Maximum 1 Gbyte PC 266 DDR SO DIMM 2 slots for 128 256 or 512 Mbyte modules JEDEC 200 pin of these one slot is available for upgrading the memory e Hard disk drive e Optical drive CE Energy Star 65 W e 14 1 inch XGA TFT e 15 inch XGA TFT Intel 852GM 16 Mbyte up to 64 Mbyte depending on available main memory 1600x1200 32 bit Realtek ALC 2002 AC 97 86 keys 2 keys 1 scroll 59 Technical data Slots PC Card slots CardBus PCMCIA Ports e Parallel port Monitor port Microphone jack USB Universal Serial Bus LAN connector Modem port Kensington Lock Environmental conditions Environment class 7K1 Environment class 7M2 Temperature e Operating 7K1 e _ Transport 2K2 Dimensions Width depth height Weight depending on configuration Battery Charging time when not in operation Operating time depending on applications Power adapter Primary e Rated voltage e Frequency e Max rated current Secondary e Rated voltage e Max rated current 60 PCMCIA 2 x Type II or 1 x Type Ill 25 pin female connector bi directional ECP capable 15
47. 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 A26391 K147 Z120 1 7619 Contents A26391 K147 Z120 1 7619 Contents A26391 K147 Z120 1 7619 Innovative technology and ergonomic design make your AMILO Pro the ideal user friendly and reliable notebook 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 initial configuration the main memory of your notebook can be upgraded to 128 1024 Mbyte with a 128 256 or 512 Mbyte memory module Depending on the variant your notebook is shipped with a DVD drive or a combo drive CD RW DVD Up to two PC card slots CardBus or PCMIA enable the notebook to operate a type II or type III PC card Your notebook is equipped with an internal modem and LAN For mouse control the notebook has a touchpad Your notebook has connectors for external devices such as an external monitor a printer and a mouse The ECP capable parallel port is designed for fast bi directional data transfer You can connect peripheral devices such as a scanner loudspeakers gamepads keyboard or mouse via the three USB ports An audio controller and
48. reparing for 10 Optical data storage media handling 30 overview 29 Optical drive 15 29 AutoPlay function 32 P Packing material 9 Parallel port 15 44 Password protection BIOS Setup 38 Hard disk 38 Operating system 38 Pause key 19 PC card 34 installing 35 removing 35 slot 14 PCMCIA see PC card Peripherals see devices Picture frozen DVD film 53 Power adapter connecting 10 setting up 9 Power on indicator 17 Preparing for use 9 A26391 K147 Z120 1 7619 Index Printer connecting 45 does not print 53 R Rear view 15 Recycling 6 Reflection 50 Regional codes 32 Release for opening 14 Right hand side view 14 S Safety 3 Screen brightness decreasing 21 24 increasing 21 24 Screen lock 14 Scroll indicator 17 Security functions 37 overview 37 survey 38 Select monitor 21 25 Self discharge battery 6 25 Setting font size under Windows 24 Setting pointer speed 25 Setting resolution under Windows 24 Setup see BIOS Setup Shift key 18 Signs and symbols 2 Start key Windows 19 Status indicators 13 14 16 Storage battery 6 Summer time 49 Survey security functions 38 Switching on NumLK 21 System configuration 47 System settings BIOS Setup 47 T Technical data 59 Time not correct 49 Time daylight savings 49 Tips 49 Touchpad 13 23 cleaning 8 dragging items 24 executing commands 23 moving the pointer 23 scrolling 24 selecting items 23 Touchpad buttons 13 23 Transport 7 63
49. ry is not installed correctly gt Switch the notebook off gt Check whether the battery is installed correctly in its compartment gt Switch the notebook on The battery is dead gt Charge the battery or gt Installa charged 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 connected correctly to the notebook gt Check whether the power cable is plugged properly into the power adapter and into the mains outlet The indicator on the power adapter should illuminate gt Switch the notebook on The notebook is prevented from booting by a disk in the floppy disk drive gt Check whether this floppy disk is a system disk Remove the floppy disk Operating system files may be damaged or missing gt Boot the notebook with a system floppy disk via the floppy disk drive A26391 K147 Z120 1 7619 51 Troubleshooting and tips The notebook stops working The notebook is in Standby or Suspend mode gt Exit the Standby mode or the Suspend mode switch on the notebook 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 Charge the battery or gt Installa charged battery or gt Connect the power adapter to the notebook The mouse does not work
50. s power adapter to the mains outlet The buffer battery will take approximately two days to complete its recharge If the error message appears repeatedly please contact the place of purchase 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 programme by pressing F2 Select the Exit menu in the BIOS Setup gt Select the Default Setup entry and click on OK If the error message appears repeatedly please contact the place of purchase or our hotline help desk vvvyv Insert system diskette and press Enter key to reboot The operating system cannot be loaded or the hard disk contains no operating system or is not formatted gt Insert a system disk gt Press any key to continue Invalid system disk Replace the disk and then press any key The inserted disk is not a system disk or the inserted system disk is defective gt Insert another system disk gt Press any key to continue If you wish to boot from floppy disk Insert a system disk gt Press any key to continue If the operating system cannot be loaded from floppy disk gt Remove the floppy disk from the drive 54 A26391 K147 Z120 1 7619 Troubleshooting and tips Extended memory failed at offset xxxx Failing Bits zzzz zzzz When testing the extended memory an error has resul
51. scription of the individual settings is shown in the right hand window of the BIOS Setup You can revert to the default settings for the BIOS Setup menu you are currently in by using the F9 function key gt Use the cursor key or gt to select the menu you wish to access to make changes gt Press the Enter key The menu is displayed on the screen gt Use the cursor key f or to select the field you wish to change Press the Enter key to confirm your selection gt 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 Exiting BIOS Setup To exit BIOS Setup select the Exit menu from the menu bar You can then decide which settings you want to save The Exir menu offers the following options You must mark the required option and activate it with the Enter key Exit Saving Changes Select Exit Saving Changes and Yes to save the current settings and exit the BIOS Setup The device is rebooted and the new settings come into effect Exit Discarding Changes Select Exit Discarding Changes and Yes to discard the changes you have made The settings which were in force when BIOS Setup was called remain effective BIOS Setup is terminated and the device is rebooted Load Setup Default To revert all the menus of BIOS Setup to the default entries select Load Setup D
52. tection for the hard disk A26391 K147 Z120 1 7619 41 Connecting external devices Under all circumstances please observe the safety notes provided in the Important 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 2 Remove all power plugs from the mains outlets 3 Connect all the cables to the notebook and the external devices 4 Plug all data communication cables into the utility sockets 5 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 The ports are marked with the following symbols or with similar symbols o LAN port Local Area Network for DC jack DC IN Network connection Parallel port A Headphones port Eil l Monitor port A Microphone jack gt USB port GA Modem port Some of the external devices require special drivers see the operating system and
53. ted 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 Failure Fixed Disk n The settings of the hard disk drive are incorrect gt Start the BIOS Setup IDE Adapter 0 Master submenu and select the correct settings 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 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 Operating system not found gt Check in the BIOS Setup whether your hard disk has been set correctly gt Make sure that the operating system is installed on the corresponding drive Press lt F1 gt to resume lt F2 gt to SETUP This error message appears if an error occurs during the self test before starting the operating system gt Press the F gt Enter the BIOS Setup programme by pressing F2 function key to start the operating sys
54. tem Previous boot incomplete Default configuration used Due to an error during the previous system boot default values were used for certain settings Check the BIOS Setup and the settings gt Press the F function key when prompted to do so Real Time clock error gt Contact your sales outlet or our hotline help desk A26391 K147 Z120 1 7619 55 Troubleshooting and tips 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 A26391 K147 Z120 1 7619 Memory expansion Depending on the upgrade level your notebook is equipped with a 128MB 256MB or 512MB memory module The notebook must be switched off when installing removing the memory modules it must not be in Suspend mode Use only memory expansions which have been released for your notebook 128 256 or 512 Mbyte modules PC 266 DDR SO DIMM 200 pin JEDEC Never use force when installing or removing memory modules Make sure
55. that foreign objects do not fall into the memory module compartment Installing removing memory During installation note that the first slot is assigned at the factory and is therefore not available The second slot is free and can be used for upgrading gt Switch the notebook off Close the LCD screen so that it locks into place Unplug the power adapter from the mains outlet Disconnect all cables connected to the notebook Turn the notebook over Place the notebook on a flat surface Remove the battery see Removing battery Removing cover vvvvvy 4 gt Remove the screw 1 e gt Open the cover LPA gt Pull off the cover ri A26391 K147 Z120 1 7619 57 Memory expansion Removing a memory module gt Carefully push the two mounting clips outwards 1 The memory module will flap upward 2 gt Pull the memory module out of its slot in the direction of the arrow 3 gt Insert the memory module with the contacts and the recess a facing the slot 1 gt Carefully push the memory module downwards until you feel it latch into place 2 Testing memory modules after the installation gt Switch the notebook on and check whether the changed memory size is detected 58 A26391 K147 Z120 1 7619 Technical data Notebook Processor Main memory SO DIMM 3 3 V Possible drives Electrical data Regulations complied with Maximum
56. the requirements of the EEC directives C 89 336 EEC Electromagnetic compatibility and 73 23 EEC Low voltage directive Storing the battery Store the battery in a fully charged state Keep the battery pack between 0 C and 30 C 32 and 122 degrees Fahrenheit The lower the temperature at which the batteries are stored the lower is the rate of self discharge If storing for a long period of time longer than two months batteries should be fully charged before storage To be able to make use of the optimal charging capacity of the batteries the battery should be completely discharged and then fully recharged If you do not use the batteries for long periods remove them from the notebook Never store the batteries in the unit 6 A26391 K147 Z120 1 7619 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 lil If vou travel in another countrv check whether
57. tion of the arrow gt Pull the battery out of the battery compartment 26 A26391 K147 Z120 1 7619 Working with the notebook Inserting battery Position the battery at the edge of the casing a gt Tilt and put the battery into the battery compartment Performing the battery learning cycle The battery contains electronics that continuously monitor the battery charging level and display the current charging level To compensate for measuring errors in the electronics and because the chemical properties of the battery change over time the electronics must be recalibrated regularly This calibration is carried out using a battery learning cycle Using the battery learning cycle ensures that the maximum battery capacity can always be used During the learning cycle a defined charging cycle is carried out During this period you can not work with the notebook After six months at the latest you should run a learning cycle with the battery again Connect the power adapter to the notebook also see the section Connecting the power Bdapter gt Restart the notebook switching ON OFF or warm boot The following display briefly appears on the screen during start up lil The batterv learning cvcle lasts between four and six hours and must not be aborted lt F2 gt Setup menu lt F6 gt Battery learning lt F12 gt Boot menu Press function key F6 gt Press the JC
58. ust then reinstall all the drivers Use the Drivers amp Utilities CD provided The notebook s date or time is incorrect gt Set the time and or date in the Main menu If the date and time are repeatedly incorrect when you switch on the notebook the buffer battery that supplies the internal clock is dead Connect the notebook via its power adapter to a grounded mains outlet or install a fresh battery The buffer battery will take approximately two days to complete its recharge If the problem persists contact your sales office or our hotline help desk A26391 K147 Z120 1 7619 49 Troubleshooting and tips The LCD screen of the notebook remains blank If your LCD screen remains blank this may be due to the following Monitor is switched off gt Press a key or enter the password External monitor or television set connected gt Set the setting Display Settings in the menu Advanced Video Features of the BIOS Setup to LCD The LCD screen is difficult to read Reflection 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 Switch the external monitor on Power saving has been activated screen is blank gt Press any key to continue Brightness control is set to dark gt Adjust the brightness control Screen output is set to the notebook s LCD screen gt Press the key
59. wer 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 into the power adapter Plug the power cable into the mains supply The battery will charge The battery indicator flashes green The meaning of the various displays can be found in the section Btatus indicators in the Working with the notebook chapter Switching on the notebook for the first time When you switch on your notebook for the first time the supplied software is installed and configured Due to the fact that this installation must not be interrupted you should set aside enough time for it to be fully completed and connect the notebook to the mains outlet using the power adapter During installation the notebook may only be rebooted when you are requested to do so gt Switch the notebook on During installation follow the instructions on screen Consult the operating system manual if there is anything unclear about the requested input data 10 A26391 K147 Z120 1 7619 Preparing the notebook for use Switching on the notebook gt Slide the release button 1 to the right and open the LCD panel 2 gt Press the ON OFF switch The power on indicator lights up After switch on a self test POST Power On Self Test is autom
60. with it access to important system settings In the BJOS Setup you can also activate protection for the operating system and your hard disk A26391 K147 Z120 1 7619 37 Security functions Password protection for the operating system With corresponding settings in the B OS Setup you can block starting of the operating system Only those who know the supervisor or user password can access the system Password protection for your hard disk By activating the hard disk protection in the B OS Setup you prevent unauthorised access to the hard disk drive The hard disk password is checked internally during each system start up and ensures that the hard disk can only be used in conjunction with the related device Brief overview of the security functions Security function Kensington Lock Type of protection Mechanical Preparation Mount and lock Kensington MicroSaver accessory BIOS password protection Password protection for BIOS Setup operating system and hard disk with Supervisor and User password The passwords consist of a maximum of eight alphanumeric characters 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 Specify at least one Supervisor password in the BIOS Setup and activate the pass
61. word protection for the operating system and hard disk as desired 1 Kensington Lock p gt Fit the Kensington MicroSaver on the device 1 on your notebook 38 A26391 K147 Z120 1 7619 Security functions Configuring password protection in BIOS Setup Before using the various options of password protection for your data security in the BIOS Setup 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 and or your system any longer if you forget both the user password and the supervisor password The loss of passwords is not a warranty case and is therefore subject to charge e Back up 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 Protecting BIOS Setup supervisor and user password We recommend that you print out the following instructions as these cannot be displayed while setting the password You prevent unauthorised opening of the BIOS Setup with both the supervisor and the user password With the supervisor password you have access to all functions of the B OS Setup and with the user password only to part of the functions You can only set a user password if a supervisor password has already been assigned lil Please refer to section Settings in BIOS Setup

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