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1. Ctrl Alt Del 22 Cursor keys 20 D Data transfer infrared connection 34 Date not correct 45 Date Time incorrect 45 DC IN jack 4 Devices connecting 39 disconnecting 39 Digital video devices connecting 41 Display output switch between 21 Disposal 10 Drive indicator 18 Driver CD 45 Drivers amp Utilities 45 DVD 29 blank 31 film picture frozen 48 film regional codes 32 regional codes 32 video 29 DVD R 29 DVD RW 30 DVD RW drive 30 AutoPlay function 33 DVD RW dual drive 30 DVD R 29 DVD ROM 29 DVD RW 30 53 Index E Easy Launch keys 3 22 Eject button PC card 27 Electromagnetic compatibility 10 E mail Easy Launch key 22 Emergency removal CD DVD 32 Energy energy saving 9 energy saving functions 9 26 power consumption 26 Energy saving mode indicator 18 Enter key 19 Error message acoustic 49 Error correction 45 ESD 8 Ethernet LAN 34 External loudspeaker connecting 41 F FireWire port 4 41 Fn F1 21 Fn F3 21 Fn F5 21 Fn F6 21 Fn F7 21 Fn F8 21 Front view 3 H Hard disk 29 restoring the operating system 45 Hardware configuring 43 Headphone port 3 41 Headphones connecting 41 High speed devices connecting 41 Hole for manual ejection 4 Important notes 7 Indicator Caps Lock 18 drive 18 Num Lock 18 Scroll 18 Infrared connection 34 interface 4 Insert eject button 4 Internet Easy Launch key 22 K Kensington Lock 4 35 applying 36 Kensington MicroSaver 35 3
2. Notebook views Number 21 of your notebook Switch off the notebook and the external device Connect the external device to the S Video Out socket of your notebook First switch the external device on and then the notebook Activating television set gt Select the monitor type in the menu Start Control Panel Appearance and Themes Display Settings Advanced Displays Click on Apply With the key combination Fn you can switch between the television set and the LCD screen of the notebook Connecting an external device to IEEE1394 FireWire Peripheral devices such as digital audio video devices or other high speed devices can be connected to the IEEE1394 FireWire port Your notebook is equipped with a FireWire port which operates at 400 Mbit per second gt Connect the peripheral device to the FireWire port see chapter Notebook views Number 32 of your notebook 10600416171 41 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 B OS Setup Utility The BIOS Setup Utility programme contains the following menus Main For system settings such as time and date and information about the notebook Advanced For system settin
3. Insert Eject button Left side panel I SOC BT L3 realen 27 282930 31 32 27 USB port 31 Memory card reader 28 USB port 32 FireWire port 29 Modem port 33 PC card slot 30 LAN connector 34 PC card eject button 4 10600416171 Notebook views Under side 35 Battery release latch 36 Battery compartment 10600416171 5 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 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 There is a lithium battery button cell installed in the notebook for real time buffering The lithium battery may only be replaced by authorised specia
4. 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 II System of Regional Playback Control This function permits the final user to change the regional code of the drive up to five times to play back 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 32 10600416171 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 Click on the Start menu with the right mouse button or touchpad key A context menu appears Click on Explorer Click on the corresponding drive with the right mouse button or touchpad key A context menu appears Click on Properties Click on the Au
5. 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 Change Supervisor Password or Change User Password field and press the Enter key With Enter New Password you will then be asked to enter a password gt Press the Enter key twice gt Select the Save Changes and Exit field under Exit gt Press the Enter key 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 Utility see Set the supervisor and user password section you can also prevent booting of the operating system Activating system protection Call BIOS Setup Utility and select the Advanced CMOS Setup menu Mark the field Password Check Select the entry Always Select the Save Changes and Exit field under Exit Vvvvy Press the Enter key The notebook reboots and you are asked to enter your password the supervisor or user password Deactivating system protection Call BIOS Setup Utility and select the Advanced CMOS Setup menu Mark the field Password Check Select the entry Setup Select the Save Changes and Exit field under Exit Vvvvy Press the Enter key The notebook reboots and there is no longer any password protection for the operating sy
6. Work in the battery mode until a warning tone indicates the need for charging The notebook 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 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 10600416171 25 Working with the notebook Removing and installing the battery N Only use batteries designed for this notebook Never use force when inserting or removing a battery Make sure that no foreign bodies get into the battery connections Removing battery 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 Slide the battery lock see chapter Notebook views Number 35 in the direction of the arrow and hold it in place The arrow is shown on the battery lock gt Remove the battery from the battery compartment see chapter Notebook views Number 36 vVVVVVYV Inserting battery gt Push the battery into the battery compartment until it engages gt Close the battery compartment Using the power management features The noteb
7. external monitor or a printer You can connect peripheral devices such as a scanner loudspeakers gamepads keyboard or mouse via three USB ports 2 0 An audio controller and 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 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 AMILO has a number of security features to ensure that no unauthorised person can access your data For example you can activate a screen saver with password protection The security functions in the B OS Setup Utility also allow you to protect your data by means of passwords This operating manual tells you how to put your AMILO into operation and how to operate it in daily use Further information about your AMILO can be found e inthe manuals Safety and Ergonomics Warranty and Wireless LAN e in your operating system documentation e in the information files e g TXT DOC WRI HLP PDF 10600416171 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
8. 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 Never place the notebook and the power adapter on a heat sensitive surface The notebook and the power adapter should be at least 200 mm apart Keep other objects 100 mm away from the notebook and its power adapter to ensure adequate ventilation Never cover the fan intake or exhaust openings of the notebook or the power adapter Do not expose the notebook to extreme environmental conditions Protect the notebook from dust humidity and heat For wireless data transfer you must align the notebook s infrared interface with that of the partner device e g PC The devices must not be more than one metre apart Connecting the power adapter N Please take note of the information in the section Safety notes 16 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 n
9. may be no more than one metre apart The infrared interface of one approx 15 of the infrared interface of the other device 34 10600416171 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 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 r
10. 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 Monitor settings Setting the desktop area The screen resolution of the LCD monitor of your notebook is optimally set at the factory Changing the font size Under Start Control Panel Appearance and Themes Display Advanced you can choose between a larger and a smaller font in the Font size field Synchronising the display on the LCD screen and an external monitor Your notebook supports the simultaneous display on the LCD screen and an external monitor Pressing the key combination Fn 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 24 10600416171 Working with the note
11. 4 i EasyGuide AMILO A Series English O 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 p recyclingpapper Dit handboek werd op recycling papier gedrukt Published by Fujitsu Siemens Computers GmbH Order No 10600416171 Order No 440 N50203 Printed in the Federal Republic of Germany AG 0404 04 04 AMILO A Series Operating manual April 2004 edition Index Microsoft MS MS DOS Windows and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation VESA and DPMS are trademarks of Video Electronics Standards Association 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 Syst
12. 6 54 Key 19 Backspace 19 Caps Lock 20 combination 21 cursor control keys 20 Enter 19 Fnkey 20 Fn F4 21 Return 19 Shift 20 Shift Tab 22 Tab key 19 Keyboard 19 cleaning 13 L LAN port 4 LCD screen cleaning 13 increasing the brightness 21 is blank 46 is difficult to read 46 notes 24 reducing the brightness 21 reflected glare 46 remains blank 46 setting the font size 24 settings 24 synchronising the display 24 Left hand side view 4 Lifetime battery 25 Line In 3 socket 41 Location selecting the 16 M Manual removal CD DVD 32 Memory card inserting 28 Memory Stick 28 MultiMediaCard 28 reader 4 inserting memory card 28 removing memory card 28 supported formats 28 removing 28 Secure Digital 28 working with 28 Memory Stick 28 Menu key 20 Microphone connecting 41 jack 3 Mobile operation 12 10600416171 Modem 33 connecting 34 port 4 Monitor connecting 39 41 port 4 39 refresh rate 40 remains blank 46 screen drifting display 47 no screen display 47 synchronising the display 24 MultiMediaCard 28 N Notational conventions 2 Notebook before you travel 12 cleaning 13 not starting 47 ON OFF switch 3 Operating 17 placing in service 15 setting up 16 stops working 48 switching off 18 transporting 12 views 3 Notes 7 battery 25 boards 8 CE marking 10 cleaning 13 disposal 10 energy saving 9 manufacturer 9 safety 7 transporting 12 Num Lock indicator 18 Numeric keypad 19 20 O ON OFF switc
13. 9 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 Ethernet and LAN The internal LAN module of your notebook supports Ethernet LAN 10 100 Mbps Connect the LAN cable to the notebook s LAN connector 55 see chapter Notebook views Number 30 gt Connect the network cable to your LAN network connector Wireless LAN Press the Wireless Lan On Off switch amp see the Notebook views section to enable or disable the notebook s radio component For details see the online help for your wireless LAN software and the Wireless LAN manual the Wireless LAN manual is provided on the Drivers amp Utilities CD Pay attention to the additional safety precautions for devices with wireless LAN provided in the Safety and Ergonomics manual Establishing an infrared connection The infrared interface IrDA see chapter Notebook views Number 19 allows wireless serial data transfer Position the infrared transmitter and infrared receiver such that they have visual contact device must be in the range of influence horizontally approx 30 and vertically i The devices
14. Adjust the brightness of the monitor Screen output is set to the notebook s LCD screen gt Press the key combination Fn 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 46 10600416171 Troubleshooting and tips The external monitor is blank or the image is unstable 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 FA If the fault continues to occur after ending the programme switch over to the notebook s internal LCD screen with Fn F4 Change the following setting gt Select the correct monitor or set the correct screen resolution Setting the screen resolution Select Start Control Panel Appearance and Themes Advanced screen resolution and then the screen resolution you require Selecting the monitor Select the correct monitor under Start Control Panel Appearance and Themes Display Settings Advanced Display The notebook cannot be st
15. N Please read the Important notes 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 Upon delivery the battery can be found in the battery compartment 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 Check the delivery for damage incurred during transportation Should you discover damages incurred during transportation notify your local sales outlet immediately It is recommended not to throw away the original packaging material Keep the original packing material in case you need to ship the equipment again 10600416171 15 Preparing the notebook for use Selecting a location Select a suitable location for the notebook before setting it up Consider the following points when looking for a location Do not place it on a soft surface e g a carpet or soft
16. Notebook views Number 10 you can scroll 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 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 Activate only the function under Start Control Panel Printers and other Hardware Mouse Move the pointer to the item you wish to select Select the desired object and leave your finger on the touchpad Drag the object to the desired position vvvvy Lift your finger from the touchpad The item will be moved 10600416171 23 Working with the notebook Scrolling with the touchpad buttons Press the upper or lower side of the touchpad scroll button to scroll up or down The information texts above or below the display area appear Scrolling with the touchpad scroll bar gt Move your finger upwards or downwards on the scroll bar at the right edge of the touchpad The display area moves up or down 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
17. al ECP capable Fast IrDA 4Mbits s 9 Cn C 15 C 60 C 358 mm 269 mm 35 8 mm approx 3 5 kg approx 3 hours approx 1 5 hours depending on application 100 V to 240 V automatic 50 Hz to 60 Hz automatic 16A 20V 8A 10600416171 Index 56k modem 33 A Acoustic warnings 49 Alt Tab 22 Anti theft protection 36 Audio devices connecting 41 AutoPlay function 33 B Battery 25 capacity 11 caring for 25 charge level 25 26 charge metre 25 charging 25 49 compartment 5 important notes 25 indicator 18 installing 26 lifetime 25 lock 5 removing 26 self discharge 11 storing 11 warning tone 25 switching off on 21 Beep error message 49 BIOS Setup Utility cancel supervisor password 38 cancel user password 38 change supervisor password 37 change user password 37 exiting 44 operating 44 protect with password 37 set supervisor password 37 set user password 37 settings 43 starting 43 Blank 31 Board 8 Buffer battery load 45 Built in loudspeakers 3 microphone 3 C Caps Lock indicator 18 CardBus see PC card 10600416171 CD blank 31 CD DVD AutoPlay function 33 emergency removal 32 inserting 31 removing 31 working with 31 CD R 29 CD ROM 29 CD RW 29 CE marking 10 Changing font size 24 Cleaning 13 Combo drive 30 AutoPlay function 33 Configuration BIOS Setup Utility 43 Connecting digital audio devices 41 Content type CD DVD 33 Contents of delivery 15 Copyright protected technology 9
18. ansfer rate of 12 Mbit s USB 2 x has a data transfer rate of up to 480 Mbit s Additional information can be found in the documentation for the USB devices Connect the data cable to the external device gt Connect the data cable to a USB port of the notebook i 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 40 10600416171 Connecting external devices Connecting external audio devices SPDIF Out Headphones socket Via the SPDIF Out Headphones socket see chapter Notebook views Number 13 you can ces Wi connect headphones external speakers or audio devi a digital optical output to your notebook Line In socket Via the Line In socket see chapter Notebook views Number 14 you can connect audio devices with an analog output to your notebook Microphone jack Via the microphone port see chapter Notebook views Number 15 you can connect an external microphone to your notebook Adjusting the volume To adjust the volume use the Windows volume control from the Start menu Programs Accessories Multimedia Volume Control Connecting an external device to S Video Out You can connect an external device e g a television set to the S Video Out socket see chapter
19. arted The battery is not installed correctly Switch the notebook off gt Check whether the battery is installed correctly in its compartment Switch the notebook on The battery is dead Charge the battery Or gt Install a charged battery Or gt Connect the power adapter to the notebook The power adapter is not connected correctly gt Switch the notebook off Check whether the power adapter is connected correctly to the notebook Switch the notebook on 10600416171 47 Troubleshooting and tips 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 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 Install a charged battery Or gt Connect the power adapter to the notebook 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 i
20. ber 16 on your notebook Configuring password protection in BIOS Setup Utility Q Before using the various options of password protection for your data security in the BJOS 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 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 six characters long You can use all alphanumeric characters and need not distinguish between uppercase and lowercase characters 36 10600416171 Security functions Protecting BIOS Setup Utility Supervisor and user password print out the following instructions Because you cannot call the instructions onto the i If you have opened these operating instructions on the screen we recommend that you screen while you are setting up the password You prevent unauthorised opening of the BIOS Setup Utility with both the supervisor and the user password With the supervisor 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 a supervisor password has already been assigned i Please refer to section Settings in BIOS Setup Utility for a d
21. book 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 N Only use batteries released for your 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 Observe the information on battery storage in the mportant notes chapter Charging caring for and maintaining the battery The notebook battery can only be charged when the ambient temperature is between 5 C and max 35 C You can charge the battery by connecting the notebook to the power adapter see Connecting the power adapter A notebook battery will fully charge in approximately three hours in a notebook that is switched off A notebook battery will fully charge in approximately 4 5 hours if the notebook is switched on It is a good idea to discharge the battery completely before recharging it as this will extend battery lifetime
22. e 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 CEO 10 CE marking for devices with wireless LAN This equipment complies with the requirements of Directive 1999 5 EC of the European Parliament and Commission from 9 March 1999 governing Radio and Telecommunications Equipment and mutual recognition of conformity This notebook is approved for use in Belgium Denmark Germany Finland Greece Great Britain Ireland Italy Luxembourg the Netherlands Austria Portugal Sweden Switzerland Spain Iceland Liechtenstein and Norway Contact the corresponding government office of the respective country for current information on possible operating restrictions If your country is not included in the list then please contact the corresponding supervisory authority as to whether the use of this product is permitted in your country 10600416171 Important notes Restrictions e France Limited frequency range only the channels 10 and 11 2457 MHz or 2462 MHz may be used in France It is prohibited to use the device outdoors e Italy Aministerial permit is also requir
23. e to mark the desired option in the Exit menu and activate it with the enter key Save the settings and exit the BIOS Setup Utility Save Changes and Exit Select Save Changes and Exit and Yes to save the current settings and exit the B OS Setup Utility The device is rebooted and the new settings come into effect Reject the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility Exit without Saving Select Discard Changes and Exit and Yes 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 44 10600416171 Troubleshooting and tips N Take note of the hints in the 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 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
24. eason 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 Utility With the supervisor password you prevent unauthorised opening of the B OS Setup Utility and with it access to important system settings In the BIOS Setup Utility you can also activate protection for the operating system Password protection for the operating system With corresponding settings in the B OS Setup Utility you can block starting of the operating system Only those who know the supervisor or user password can access the system 10600416171 35 Security functions Brief overview of the security functions Security function Type of protection Kensington Lock Mechanical Mount and lock Kensington MicroSaver accessory BIOS password Password protection for BIOS Setup Specify at least one supervisor protection Utility and operating system with password in the BIOS Setup Utility supervisor and user password The and activate the password passwords consist of a maximum of protection for the operating system six alphanumeric characters as desired Using Kensington Lock gt Fit the Kensington MicroSaver on the device see chapter chapter Num
25. echnology 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 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 10600416171 9 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 b
26. ed for use indoors Please contact the seller concerning the required procedure It is prohibited to use the device outdoors e Netherlands Alicence is required for use outdoors Please contact the seller concerning the required procedure Battery storage i If you do not use the batteries for long periods remove them from the notebook Never store the batteries in the unit Store the battery when it is half full or two thirds full The battery should be stored in a dry area at a temperature between 0 C and 30 C The lower the temperature at which the batteries are stored the lower is the rate of self discharge 10600416171 11 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
27. ems 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 Using memory cards 10600416171 Contents oystem contiguration contains invalid data 10600416171 Contents 10600416171 Innovative technology and ergonomic design make your AMILO A the ideal user friendly and reliable notebook Your operating system is preinstalled on the hard disk and optimally configured to facilitate the procedure when you use your AMILO for the first time A PC card slot CardBus or PCMIA enables the notebook to operate one type or 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 External devices such as digital audio video devices or other high speed devices can be connected to the FireWire port For mouse control the notebook has a touchpad Your notebook has connectors for external devices such as an
28. epth Audio Sound Input devices Keyboard Touchpad Slots PC Card slot CardBus PCMCIA Memory card reader 10600416171 AMD Athlon 64 with PowerNow technology 2 4 GHz or higher Maximum of 1 Gbyte DDR266 SDRAM PC2100 or DDR333 SDRAM PC2700 2 slots for 256 or 512 Mbyte modules Hard disk drive Optical drive CE approx 160 W 15 4 inch WXGA TFT 15 4 inch WSXGA TFT ATI MOBILITY RADEON 9700 128 MB 1600 x 1200 32 bit 16 bit stereo audio AC 97 88 keys 4 keys PCMCIA 1 x Type l or Il Flash Card Port SD MS MMC 51 Technical data Ports Monitor port Microphone jack Line In SPDIF Out Headphones socket Video port USB port Universal Serial Bus LAN connector Modem port FireWire port Parallel port Infrared interface Kensington Lock Environmental conditions Environment class 7K1 Environment class 7M2 Temperature Operation 7K1 Transport 2K2 Dimensions Width depth height Weight depending on configuration Battery Charging time when not in operation Operating time Power adapter 160 W Primary e Rated voltage e Frequency e Max rated current Secondary e Rated voltage e Max rated current 52 15 pin female connector connector mono connector stereo connector stereo digital 4 pin mini DIN female connector 3x 2 0 Female connector RJ 45 Female connector RJ 11 S400 4 pin 25 pin female connector bi direction
29. erent standards DVD Rs and DVD Rs can only be written by drives which support the respective standard 10600416171 29 Working with the notebook DVD RW DVD RW Abbreviation for Digital Versatile Disc or Digital Video Disc ReWriteable A DVD RW or 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 and DVD RW are different standards DVD RWs and DVD RWs can only be written by drives which support the respective 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 DVD RW drive The DVD RW 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 RW drive you can read all optical data storage media named above You can also write CD R CD RW and DVD RW DVD RW dual drive The DVD RW dual drive in your notebook contains a light emitting diode LED classified in accordance with IEC 825 1 1993 as a CLASS 1 LASER and may therefore not be opened With the DVD RW dual drive you can read all optical data storage media named above You can als
30. escription of calling and operating the BIOS Setup Utility Set the supervisor and user password gt Call BIOS Setup Utility and select the Security menu gt Select the Change Supervisor 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 Confirm New Supervisor Password you are asked to confirm the password gt Enter the password again and press the Enter key With Password Installed you receive a confirmation that the new password has been saved To assign the user password select the field Change 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 Utility gt Select the Save Changes and Exit field under Exit gt Press the Enter key The notebook is rebooted and the new password is effective If you now want to open the B OS Setup Utility 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 Change supervisor or user password gt Run the BIOS Setup Utility again When changing the password proceed exactly as for password assignment You can only change the supervisor password when you have logged into the B OS Setup Utility with the supervisor password 10600416171 37 Security functions Cancelling passwords
31. gs such as interfaces keyboard and hard disks Boot For specifying the start order Security For security settings such as passwords Power For setting the energy saving functions Exit For saving the changes and terminating the B OS 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 F2 Setup F12 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 your system administrator or contact our customer service centre 10600416171 43 Settings in BIOS Setup Utility Operating BIOS Setup Utility Press the F1 key to display help on the operation of BIOS Setup Utility The description of the individual settings is shown in the right hand window of the BIOS Setup Utility Mark the menu in which you want to make settings with the cursor keys gt Press the Enter key The menu is displayed on the screen gt Use the cursor keys to select the field you wish to change gt Change the field entries with the keys or PgDn gt Press the Enter key to confirm your selection 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 Utility You hav
32. h 17 Open notebook view 3 Operating system activating system protection 38 cancel system protection 38 protecting with password 38 restoring 45 Operation preparing for 16 Optical data storage media handling 31 overview 29 10600416171 Index Optical drive 4 29 AutoPlay function 33 P Packing material 15 Parallel port 4 40 Password cancelling 38 changing 37 enter 37 protection 35 36 BIOS Setup Utility 35 Operating system 35 Pause key 20 PC card 27 eject button 27 installing 27 removing 27 slot 4 PCMCIA see PC card Peripheral devices connecting 39 disconnecting 39 Picture frozen DVD film 48 Power adapter connecting 16 setting up 16 Power on indicator 18 Preparing for use 15 Printer connecting 40 does not print 48 R Rear view 4 Recovery CD 45 Recycling 10 Regional codes 32 Restoring operating system 45 Right hand side view 4 S S Video Out socket 4 41 Safety 7 Screen brightness decreasing 21 increasing 21 Scroll indicator 18 Scroll Lock 18 Secure Digital 28 Security functions 35 overview 35 survey 36 Self discharge battery 11 99 Index Setup see BIOS Setup Utility Shift key 20 Signs and symbols 2 Slots memory card 28 SPDIF Out 3 41 Speaker connecting 41 Standby mode terminating 48 Start key 20 Status indicators 3 18 Storage battery 11 Summer time 45 Survey security functions 36 Suspend mode switching on 21 terminating 48 Synchronisati
33. he 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 Num Q Y od 7 2 f EA 7 7 md Seo 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 10600416171 19 Working with the notebook 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 The Shift key causes uppercase characters to appear In the case
34. he notebook First hold down the and key and then press the key First the Task Manager is displayed Then you must press all three keys again to re boot 16 Backtab Shift Tab t bol This key combination moves the cursor back to the previous tabular stop i Key combinations with the Windows keys are contained in the manual for your operating system Easy Launch keys Your notebook is equipped with two Easy Launch keys see chapter Notebook views Number 4 You can start frequently required applications by pressing a single key Internet Use this button to start the standard e mail programme for your system With this button you can start the standard internet browser for your system 22 10600416171 Working with the notebook Touchpad and touchpad buttons Q 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 see chapter Notebook views Number 7 enables you to move the mouse pointer on the screen You can use the touchpad to scroll The scroll bar on the right edge of the touchpad is marked with arrows see chapter Notebook views Number 8 The touchpad buttons see chapter Notebook views Number 9 allow the selection and execution of commands They correspond to the buttons on a conventional mouse With the touchpad scroll buttons see chapter
35. he 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 see chapter Notebook views Number 24 The drive tray will open 10600416171 31 Working with the notebook gt Pull the drive tray completely out 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 Switch the notebook off Press a pen or a piece of wire e g a paperclip firmly into the opening see chapter Notebook Views Number 25 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
36. ings of the symbols are as follows gt le C NS Power on indicator The indicator lights up when the notebook is switched on The power on indicator is integrated into the notebook ON OFF switch Indicator drive The indicator flashes when the CD DVD in the optical drive is being accessed Num Lock indicator The indicator lights up when the Num key has been pressed The numbers on the upper right on keys in the integrated numeric keypad are enabled Caps Lock indicator The indicator lights up when 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 Scroll indicator Scroll Lock The indicator lights up when the Scroll Lock has been pressed The effect this key has varies from programme to programme Energy saving mode indicator The indicator flashes when the notebook is in an energy saving mode This indicator is also visible with the notebook closed Battery indicator e _ The indicator lights when the battery is fully charged or in use e Theindicator flashes while the battery being charged e _ The indicator is extinguished when the notebook is disconnected from the mains power This indicator is also visible with the notebook closed 10600416171 Working with the notebook Keyboard The keyboard of your notebook is subject to continuous wear due to normal use T
37. into the PC card slot Installing a PC card Press the eject button see chapter Notebook views Number 34 The placeholder for the PC card will project further out of the notebook s case gt Pull the placeholder for the PC card out of the slot see chapter Notebook views Number 33 Keep the placeholder for the PC card in a safe place When you remove the PC card you should also refit the placeholder for the PC card Thus you prevent foreign objects from getting into the PC card slot gt Insert the PC card end with the connector contacts into the card slot guide rails The labelled side of the PC card must face upwards 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 or HLP provided on the PC card driver diskette or the information in the operating system manual You can push the PC card slot eject button into the notebook casing To do this press the eject button until it engages 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 PC card and click on Stop Wait for the dialogue box which tells you that it is now safe to remove
38. lly trained 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 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 10600416171 1 Important notes 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 useT chapter e When cleaning the device please observe the relevant notes in the Cleaning the notebook paragraph e Keep this operating manual together with your device If you pass on the device to third parties you should include this manual e f you have a device with wireless LAN you must also observe the additional safety precautions for devices with wireless LAN in the Safety and Ergonomics 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 ho
39. 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 Thais Tont 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 10600416171 Notebook views This chapter presents the individual hardware components of your notebook 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 Built in microphone Status indicators LCD screen Easy Launch keys On Off switch for Wireless LAN ON OFF switch of the Notebook with power on indicator Touchpad Touchpad scroll bar Touchpad buttons Touchpad scroll buttons Status indicators Built in loudspeakers Front 13 14 15 13 SPDIF Out Headphones socket 15 Microphone jack 14 Line In 10600416171 3 Notebook views Back panel 18 19 20 21 16 Kensington Lock device 19 Infrared interface 17 Parallel port 20 USB port 18 Monitor port 21 S Video out Right side panel 22 Battery compartment 25 Opening for manual ejection 23 Optical drive 26 DC jack DC IN 24
40. n 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 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 48 10600416171 Troubleshooting and tips Acoustic warnings A beep sounds every few seconds The battery is almost flat gt Charge the battery System configuration contains invalid data vVVVVYV gt Switch the notebook off Switch the notebook on Enter the BIOS Setup Utility programme by pressing F2 Select the Load Optimal Defaults entry in the Exit menu to restore the default settings Press the Enter key Confirm this question with Yes Press the Enter key If the error message appears repeatedly please contact the place of purchase or our hotline help desk 10600416171 49 Technical data Notebook Processor Main memory Disk drives Electrical data Regulations complied with Maximum power draw notebook on with battery charging LCD screen Display diagonal Graphics Chip Video memory Supported resolutions on external monitor Colour d
41. o write CD Rs CD RWs DVD Rs DVD RWs DVD Rs and DVD RWs 30 10600416171 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 N Observe the following when handling CD DVDs e Avoid touching the surface 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 i To utilise the optimum writing speed use CD blanks marked Multispeed or High Speed 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 N Observe the following when handling CD DVDs e Avoid touching the surface 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 t
42. of overlay keys the character printed on the upper left of the key appears when that key is pressed Fn key ii The Fn key enables the special functions indicated on overlay keys see Key combinations If the external keyboard does not feature a En key you can simultaneously press the keys instead Cursor keys The cursor keys move the cursor in the direction of the arrow i e up down left or right Pause key Break The key temporarily suspends display output Output will resume when you press any other key Start key The Start key invokes the Windows Start menu Menu key The Menu key invokes the menu for the marked item Numeric keypad 1117 LEEI LTTTS pj M gt i 17 Characters enabled when NumLK indicator is not lit see Status indicators 2 Characters enabled when NumLK indicator is lit see Status indicators When the numeric keypad is turned on NumLK is indicated you can output the symbols on the upper right on the keys 20 10600416171 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 Press and hold the fi
43. on screen display 24 System configuration 43 System settings BIOS Setup Utility 43 T Technical data 51 Time daylight savings 45 not correct 45 Tips 45 Touchpad 3 23 buttons 3 cleaning 13 dragging items 23 executing commands 23 moving the pointer 23 scroll bar 3 scroll buttons 3 scrolling 24 selecting items 23 56 Transport 12 damages 15 Travel notebook 12 Troubleshooting 45 TV set connecting 41 U Underside view 5 USB port 4 40 V VGA port see monitor port Video devices connecting 41 Video output see S Video Out socket Volume adjustment 33 41 decreasing 21 increasing 21 W Warm boot 22 Wireless data transfer 34 Wireless LAN 34 ON OFF switch 3 10600416171
44. ook 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 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 off the notebook with the ON OFF switch while the notebook is in one of the energy saving modes If your notebook is in an energy saving mode i If you are connected to a network or use an integrated modem PC LAN card or PC 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 add or remove RAM Do not add or remove a PC card When you close the lid the notebook automatically enters an energy saving mode The energy saving functions can be activated under Start Control Panel Performance and Maintenance Power Options Under Windows Hibernate is activated by default 26 10600416171 Working with the notebook PC cards A PC card slot CardBus or PCMIA enables the notebook to operate one type or type II 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
45. or and the LCD screen simultaneously gt Switch off the notebook and the external monitor gt Connect the external monitor to the monitor port see chapter INotebook views Number 18 on your notebook gt First switch on the monitor and then the notebook 10600416171 39 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 Using the parallel port Switch the notebook off Connect the data cable of the printer to the parallel port see chapter Notebook views Number 17 on the notebook Plug the printer power cable into the mains outlet First switch the printer on then the notebook Connecting USB devices You can connect external devices to the USB ports see chapter Notebook views Numbers 20 27 and 28 which also have a USB interface 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 USB 1 x has a maximum data tr
46. otebook Connect the power adapter cable to the DC jack DC IN of the notebook see chapter TNotebook views Number 26 Connect the power cable into the power adapter Plug the power cable into a mains outlet 10600416171 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 N Please take note of the information in the Important notes chapter Switching the notebook on and off Switching on the notebook gt Slide the release on front of notebook to the right and fold up the LCD screen Press the ON OFF switch 1 to switch the notebook on The power on indicator 1 of the notebook lights up If you have assigned a password you must enter this when requested to do so in order to start the operating system password 10600416171 17 Working with the notebook Switching the notebook off gt Shut down the operating system properly in the Start menu via the Quit function gt If the notebook is not switched off automatically press the ON OFF switch for approx four seconds Close the LCD screen so that it locks into place Status indicators The status indicators see chapter Notebook views Numbers 2 6 and 11 provide information on the states of the power supply the drives and the keyboard functions The mean
47. restore the hard disk contents gt Insert the Windows Recovery CD into the combo drive gt Start the Setup programme on the CD 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 Standard CMOS Setup 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 10600416171 45 Troubleshooting and tips The LCD screen of the notebook remains blank Monitor is switched off Press a key or enter the password External monitor or television set connected Press the key combination Fn selecting internal external display 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 Switch the external monitor on Power saving has been activated screen is blank Press any key to continue Brightness is set too dark gt
48. rst key in the combination While holding the first key down press the other key or keys in the combination the keys instead F1 Enabling Suspend mode Fn This key combination switches the notebook into the Suspend mode FS Switching battery warning tone off on Fn With this key combination you can set whether the notebook outputs a warning tone when the battery charge level is low E F4 Switching between internal and external screen n If an external monitor is connected the monitor on which the output is to be displayed can be selected with this key combination il If the external keyboard does not feature a Fn key you can simultaneously press You can opt to use e just the notebook s LCD screen e just the external monitor e both the LCD screen and the external monitor F5 Increasing the volume Fn E This key combination raises the volume of the integrated loudspeakers FG Reducing the volume al ga This key combination reduces the volume of the integrated loudspeakers F7 Increasing screen brightness i a This key combination increases screen brightness FS Decreasing screen brightness 2 This key combination decreases screen brightness 10600416171 21 Working with the notebook Switching between open applications n t With this key combination you can switch between several open applications Carrying out a warm boot Ctrl Alt This key combination triggers a reset and warm boots t
49. stem 38 10600416171 Connecting external devices Under all circumstances please observe the safety notes provided in the 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 ipto ass seo obe 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 Some of the external devices require special drivers see the operating system and external device documentation Connecting an external monitor An external monitor can be connected to the notebook e Using the Fn key combination you can switch back and forth between the external monitor and the LCD screen e You can display the same picture on the external monit
50. the PC card 10600416171 27 Working with the notebook gt Press the eject button 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 gt Insert the placeholder for the PC card into the slot guide gt Gently slide the placeholder for the PC card into the slot until you feel it click into place Memory card reader Your notebook is equipped with a memory card reader Your memory card reader supports the following formats e Secure Digital e MultiMediaCard e Memory Stick Using memory cards i Observe the manufacturer s information when using memory cards 1 Label area 2 7 Insertion direction Inserting memory card gt Depending on the memory card used insert the memory card in the upper or lower slot guide with the connection contacts first see chapter Notebook views Number 31 gt Carefully push the memory card into the slot Removing memory card gt Pull the memory card out of the slot 28 10600416171 Working with the notebook 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 CDs to your hard disk Optical drive Your notebook is delivered with an optical dri
51. tline help desk Notes on installing and removing boards and modules 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 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 8 10600416171 Important notes Manufacturer s notes Declarations of Conformity The Declarations of Conformity concerning the AMILO A can be found at our internet address http www driver cd com Hereby Fujitsu Siemens Computers declares that the AMILO A 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 t
52. to connect the notebook If you use a modem incompatibilities with the local telecommunications system may result Transporting the notebook 12 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 10600416171 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 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 10600416171 13 Preparing the notebook for use
53. toPlay 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 To adjust the volume use the Windows volume control from the Start menu 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 90 Downward compatible to V 34 modems e Faxmode 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 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 10600416171 33 Working with the notebook Connecting notebook modem to telephone connection gt Connect the modem cable supplied to the country specific telephone adapter e e Connect the modem cable to the modem port x see chapter Notebook views Number 2
54. ve Depending on the variant your notebook is equipped with a combo drive CD RW DVD a DVD RW drive or a DVD RW dual 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 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 R DVD R Abbreviation for Digital Versatile Disc Recordable or Digital Video Disc Recordable A DVD R or a DVD R is an optical data storage medium that can only be written once with a maximum of 4 7 Gbytes of data Then these data cannot be changed but can be read as often as desired DVD R and DVD R are diff

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