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Operating Manual

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AMILO Notebook

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Page 2: ...fujitsu com helpdesk your sales partner your sales outlet Additional information is contained in the Help Desk list and the Warranty manual You will find the Warranty manual on your device under Startsymbol Manual or on our website The latest information about our products useful tips updates etc is available from our website http ts fujitsu com ...

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Page 4: ...ts Technical data subject to modifi cations and delivery subject to availability Any liability that the data and illustrations are complete actual or correct is excluded Designations may be trademarks and or copyrights of the respective manufacturer the use of which by third parties for their own purposes may infringe the rights of such owner For further information see http ts fujitsu com terms_o...

Page 5: ...ur notebook for use 7 Working with the notebook 11 Security functions 51 Connecting external devices 55 Removing and installing components during servicing 63 Settings in BIOS Setup Utility 71 Troubleshooting and tips 73 Manufacturer s notes 79 Index 81 Operating Manual ...

Page 6: ...d are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners whose protected rights are acknowledged Copyright Fujitsu Technology Solutions GmbH 2009 All rights reserved including rights of translation reproduction by printing copying or similar methods in part or in whole In the event of violations perpetrators will be liable to prosecution for damages All rights reserved including rights...

Page 7: ...se mechanism 11 Devices without a release mechanism 12 Notebook switching off 13 Devices with a release mechanism 13 Devices without a release mechanism 14 Status indicators 15 On Screen display OSD 16 Keyboard 16 Virtual numeric keypad notebooks without separate numeric keypad 18 Separate keypad with application buttons device dependent 19 Key combinations 19 Country and keyboard settings 21 Quic...

Page 8: ...etooth on and off 49 Ethernet and LAN 50 Security functions 51 Brief overview of security functions 51 Using a Kensington Lock 51 Configuring password protection in BIOS Setup Utility 52 Protecting BIOS Setup Utility supervisor and user password 52 Password protection for booting of the operating system 53 Connecting external devices 55 Connecting an external monitor 56 HDMI port device dependent ...

Page 9: ...y 72 Troubleshooting and tips 73 Help if problems occur 74 Restoring installed software 74 Restoring the operating system drivers manuals and special software 74 The notebook s date or time is incorrect 75 When certain characters are entered on the keyboard only numerals are written 75 A beep sounds at a rate of one per second 75 The notebook s LCD screen remains blank 75 The LCD screen is difficu...

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Page 11: ...IOS Setup Utility offers powerful password protection functions which can be used to control your notebook s hardware and protect your system better against unauthorised use For information about the connections and control elements of your notebook please refer to the enclosed user manual entitled Preparing for use Further information General information about your AMILO Notebook can be found in ...

Page 12: ... a command used to start a program start exe This font indicates information that is displayed on the screen by a program e g Installation is complete This font indicates terms and texts used in a software interface e g Click on Save names of programs or files e g Windows or setup exe This font indicates cross references to another section e g Safety information cross references to an external sou...

Page 13: ...in the section Cleaning the notebook Page 6 Pay attention to the additional safety notes for devices with radio components provided in the Safety manual Please refer to the notes in the chapter Removing and installing components during servicing Page 63 This notebook complies with the relevant safety regulations for data processing equipment If you have questions about using your notebook in a par...

Page 14: ...g the device before using it for the first time technical information Accessories kit on your notebook or on our website at http ts fujitsu com support Warranty manual PDF file General guarantee conditions information files e g TXT DOC CHM HLP Information on utilities and programs The manuals are located on your notebook under Startsymbol Manual or in some cases updated versions can be found on ou...

Page 15: ...ches the local conditions Do not use a connection adapter for electrical devices to connect the notebook Enquire with the corresponding government office of the country you will be travelling in as to whether you may operate the radio component integrated in your notebook there see also CE marking Page 80 If you are planning to use a modem please be aware that it may not necessarily be compatible ...

Page 16: ...cratches Only clean the display surface with a very soft slightly damp cloth Switch the notebook off Cleaning Notes Notebook Keyboard Touchpad LCDscreen CrystalViewdisplay Remove the mains plug for the mains adapter from the mains socket Remove the battery see Chapter Removing and installing the battery Page 30 The surface can be cleaned with a dry cloth If particularly dirty use a cloth which has...

Page 17: ...need to charge the battery On delivery the battery can be found in the battery compartment or in the accessories kit The battery must be charged if you want to operate your notebook with the battery When not plugged into a mains socket 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 at home or...

Page 18: ...ge due to overheating Do not place the notebook directly on your legs for extended periods The underside of the notebook heats up during normal operation Extended contact with the skin can become unpleasant or even result in burns Place the notebook on a stable flat non slip surface Please note that the rubber feet may mark certain types of surfaces Keep other objects 100 mm away from the notebook...

Page 19: ...st only be connected to a mains socket if the notebook is connected to the mains adapter Check that your mains supply is capable of supplying the power required by the mains adapter refer to the information printed on the mains adapter and the technical data for the mains adapter in the Preparing for use manual For more information please refer to the Preparing for use manual for your notebook 1 2...

Page 20: ...ckup copy of the pre installed operating system This backup copy can be used later to restore your notebook to its delivery configuration You can find information on how to restore the operating system drivers manuals and special software in the Recovery Process manual Your operating system is pre installed on the hard disk to facilitate the procedure when you use your notebook for the first time ...

Page 21: ...use and a printer to the notebook Please refer to the notes in Important notes Page 3 Notebook switching on Devices with a release mechanism 2 1 Slide the release button in direction of the arrow 1 and fold the LCD screen upwards 2 Notebook The position of the on off switch may vary from device to device 1 Press the ON OFF switch 1 for approximately 1 second to switch on the notebook The power on ...

Page 22: ... 1 Fold up the LCD screen 1 Notebook The position of the on off switch may vary from device to device 1 Press the ON OFF switch 1 for approximately 1 second to switch on the notebook The power on indicator of the notebook glows 12 A26391 K90 Z200 1 7619 edition 1 ...

Page 23: ...ting system properly in Windows via the Start menu by clicking Start Symbol Shut Down Shut Down OK Notebook If the notebook is not switched off automatically press the ON OFF switch 1 for approx five seconds Devices with a release mechanism 1 Close the LCD screen 1 until you feel it click and engage A26391 K90 Z200 1 7619 edition 1 13 ...

Page 24: ...Working with the notebook Devices without a release mechanism 1 Close the LCD screen 1 14 A26391 K90 Z200 1 7619 edition 1 ...

Page 25: ... keyboard functions Three indicators are visible when the device is closed Power on indicator wireless LAN indicator battery indicator Depending on the model the status indicators on your device may be in a different order to that shown below Power on indicator Standby Rechargeable battery indicator Wireless LAN indicator A26391 K90 Z200 1 7619 edition 1 15 ...

Page 26: ...reless LAN module is switched off WirelessLANindicator On Screen display OSD Your AMILO is equipped with an on screen display OSD Various keyboard inputs e g changes to the volume or screen brightness or activation of the Caps Lock function are displayed directly by the OSD Keyboard Keyboard Numerickeypad Numerickeypad Buttons The keyboard of your notebook is subject to continuous wear through nor...

Page 27: ...d Caps Lock key The Caps Lock key activates the Caps Lock mode and the corresponding icon is displayed in the Windows information area In Caps Lock mode all of the characters you type appear in upper case In the case of overlay keys the character printed on the upper left of the key will appear when that key is pressed To cancel the Caps Lock function simply press the Caps Lock key again Shiftkey ...

Page 28: ...parate numeric keypad Numerickeypad Virtualnumerickeypad NumLock To provide the convenience of a numeric keypad for certain applications your keyboard is equipped with a virtual numeric keypad The special keys of the virtual numeric keypad are recognisable by the numbers and symbols printed in the upper right corner of each key If you have switched on the virtual numeric keypad you can output the ...

Page 29: ...cated on notebooks on a separate keypad directly above the numeric keypad 0 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 A1 A2 A3 A4 For information on how to change the keyboard configuration and about the related software installed on your device please refer to the Initial Operation manual Key combinations Keycombinations The following description of key combinations applies to Windows operating systems Some of the follo...

Page 30: ...volume This key combination increases the volume of the integrated loudspeakers Fn F5 Volume Touchpad and touchpad buttons switching on off This key combination switches the touchpad and the touchpad buttons on or off Fn F6 Touchpad Touchpadbuttons Touchpad Switching the camera on off Use this key combination to switch on or off the integral webcam of the notebook Fn F7 Camera switchingoff Decreas...

Page 31: ...is key combination restarts the notebook First press and hold both the Ctrl and Alt keys then press the Del key First of all the Task Manager will be displayed You must then press all three keys again to reboot Ctrl Alt Del Restart Back tab This key combination moves the cursor back to the previous tabular stop Shift Tab Backtab Key combinations using the Windows keys are detailed in the manual fo...

Page 32: ...y allows you to switch between an external and an internal graphics card ODD eject This key allows you to eject a CD DVD from the drive Mute This key switches the loudspeakers of your AMILO Notebook on and off Multimedia You can use this button to launch the software for playing back multimedia files which is installed on your system Multimedia QuickStartbutton Play Pause Play Pause This key allow...

Page 33: ...n a conventional mouse Using touchpad buttons Moving the pointer Move your finger on the touchpad Touchpad The pointer will move accordingly Selecting an item Move the pointer to the item you wish to select Touchpad Tap the touchpad once or press the left button once The item is selected Executing a command Move the pointer to the field you wish to select Touchpad Tap the touchpad twice or press t...

Page 34: ... 1 2 x 2 Press the eject button 1 twice until the remote control projects slightly from the ExpressCard slot Remotecontrol Pull the remote control out of the ExpressCard slot 2 Using the remote control Usingthe 1 2 30 3 The remote control 2 must be in the effective range horizontally approx 30 of the notebook s CIR interface 1 Use the remote control within the reception zone 3 of the CIR interface...

Page 35: ...current playback Rewind This key rewinds the playback Jump back This key starts playback of the previous track picture or previous film sequence Replay This key starts the playback Jump forward This key starts playback of the next track picture or next film sequence Fast forward This key advances the playback Information This key gives you extra information on multimedia applications Back This key...

Page 36: ...reen Notes High quality TFT displays are installed in notebooks from Fujitsu Technology Solutions GmbH For technical reasons TFT monitors are manufactured for a specific resolution An optimal clear picture can only be ensured with the correct resolution intended for the relevant TFT monitor A monitor resolution which differs from the specification can result in an unclear picture The expression mo...

Page 37: ... constant lit or unlit pixels may be present The maximum permitted number of pixels faults is stipulated in the strict international standard ISO 13406 2 Class II Example A 15 LCD screen monitor with a resolution of 1280 x 800 has 1280 x 800 1 024 000 pixels Each pixel consists of three subpixels red green and blue so there are almost 3 million subpixels in total According to ISO 13406 2 Class II ...

Page 38: ...uld like a high resolution and a high refresh rate on an external monitor Webcam Webcam Your notebook is equipped with a WebCam Depending on the software used you can take pictures record video clips or take part in web chats The picture quality depends on the lighting conditions and the software being used You can enable and disable the webcam using the key combination Fn F7 You can only used the...

Page 39: ...pter Page 9 You can increase the life of your battery by allowing it to fully discharge before recharging it again To do this leave your notebook turned on when it is operated with the battery Once the battery is running low you will hear a warning alarm If you do not connect the mains adapter within five minutes of the warning alarm described above your notebook will automatically switch off moni...

Page 40: ...ctions Switch off your notebook and disconnect the power plug from the mains socket Battery Close the LCD screen so that it locks into place Disconnect all cables connected to the notebook Turn your notebook over and place it on a stable sturdy flat surface If necessary lay a non slip cloth on this surface to prevent the notebook from being scratched Positions of the battery locks The battery is r...

Page 41: ...om those shown in the following illustrations Device with fold out battery Device with pull out battery 2 3 1 2 3 1 Push the battery lock 1 in the direction of the arrow Slide the battery lock 2 in the direction of the arrow and hold it in place Remove the battery from the battery compartment 3 A26391 K90 Z200 1 7619 edition 1 31 ...

Page 42: ... those shown in the following illustrations Device with fold out battery Device with pull out battery 1 2 2 1 Insert the battery in the battery compartment 1 Carefully push the battery into the battery compartment until it can be felt to engage Push the battery lock 2 in the direction of the arrow 32 A26391 K90 Z200 1 7619 edition 1 ...

Page 43: ...mode S4 After 1 hour After 30 minutes Activate the power management features with Start Settings Control Panel Mobile PC Power Options Activate the screen saver by clicking Start Settings Control Panel Appearance and Personalization Personalization Change screen saver or Right click on the desktop Switch on the screen saver by clicking Personalization Change screen saver If you need further inform...

Page 44: ...mance mode Change graphics mode In your notebook the external graphics mode is preconfigured ex works performance mode A device connected to an HDMI port of your notebook FullHD resolution device dependent can only be activated in performance mode via the external graphics unit If programs are active which influence the output of graphics e g games or TV software it may not always be possible to s...

Page 45: ...from getting into the ExpressCard slot 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 pops out 1 2 x 2 Press the eject button 1 twice to make the placeholder for the card protrude from the notebook s case Pull the placeholder for the ExpressCard out of the slot 2 ExpressCard 2 Insert the ExpressCar...

Page 46: ...you want to stop and remove Press the Enter key Wait for the dialogue box which tells you that it is now safe to remove the ExpressCard 2 1 2 x 2 Press the eject button 1 twice until the ExpressCard projects slightly from the notebook Pull the ExpressCard out of the slot 2 Insert the placeholder for the ExpressCard into the slot guide Carefully slide the placeholder for the ExpressCard as far as i...

Page 47: ...xD Picture CardTM With adapter RS MMC MMC Micro miniSD MicroSD MS Duo MS PRO Duo MS PRO HG MS PRO HG Duo M2 Observe the manufacturer s instructions when handling the memory cards Memorycard Inserting the memory card Carefully slide the memory card into the slot The label should be facing upward Do not apply excessive force as otherwise the delicate contact surfaces could be damaged Memorycard Depe...

Page 48: ...h as CDs DVDs or USB storage media to your hard disk Second hard disk in RAID group device dependent RedundantArrayofIndependentDisks RAID Removal and installation of the second hard disk must only be performed by authorised service agents of Fujitsu Technology Solutions GmbH Unauthorised removal and installation will invalidate your warranty You will find further information and the addresses of ...

Page 49: ...rives Capacity Benefits RAID 0 Striping 2 Number of hard drives x smallest size Highest performance without data protection RAID 1 Mirroring 2 Smallest size Data protection SPAN JBOD 2 Up to 4 total of all hard disk drives No performance advantages no data protection RAID 0 Striping Reads and writes sectors of data interleaved between multiple drives RAID 0 does not support fault tolerance If one ...

Page 50: ...age Manager program is called up Start the AMD RAIDXpert program and call up the Help function Call up the AMD RAIDXpert program by choosing Start All Programs AMD RAID RAIDXpert Confirm the confirmation prompt by clicking Continue Enter admin for both the login ID and the password Press the Enter key The AMD RAIDXpert program starts Click the Help button at the top right hand corner of your scree...

Page 51: ...DVD RW Abbreviation for Digital Versatile Disc 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 DVD R DL DVD R DL Double ...

Page 52: ...ct to high temperatures or humidity In order to make use of the full recording speed of your drive please use blank disks marked Multispeed or High Speed Blank CDblank DVD blank CD DVD Blu ray drives device dependent Your notebook is equipped with a multi format DVD drive with double layer support Please ask your local computer store for assistance if you are not sure which CD or DVD type suits be...

Page 53: ...er cannot be removed as a result of improper handling You will need to have the foreign body removed by one of our authorised and certified service centres for which there will be a charge Inserting or removing a data carrier slot No mechanical CD DVD eject function is provided emergency removal If there is a data carrier in the drive press the ODD eject sensor button see also Quick Start buttons ...

Page 54: ...e then take it out first Push in the drive tray until you feel it lock into place Manual removal of data carriers emergency removal CD DVD Removingbyhand CD DVD Emergencyremoval CD DVD In the event of a power failure or damage to the drive it may be necessary to manually remove the CD DVD 1 2 Switch your notebook off Push a pen or a piece of wire such as a paperclip firmly into the opening 1 The d...

Page 55: ...rst DVD no regional code will be set This function permits the final user to change the regional code of the drive up to five times to play back corresponding DVD films After this the last regional code selected is retained and cannot be changed again Fujitsu Technology Solutions therefore recommends that the first time you play a video DVD it is one from your region in the UK for instance one wit...

Page 56: ...akers are used to generate the mid and high frequency sounds while the bass loudspeaker generates the low frequency sounds As a listener is not able to determine the exact direction from where the low frequency sounds are coming only one subwoofer is required It can be positioned anywhere e g on the underside of the notebook Switching the loudspeaker off and on To switch the loudspeaker off and on...

Page 57: ... you use the wireless USB adapter from Fujitsu Technology Solutions If you have bought a Fujitsu Technology Solutions computer with wireless USB functionality the necessary drivers are already installed General characteristics of Wireless USB You can establish a wireless connection between your computer and USB devices Maximum range of up to 10 m under optimum conditions fast host device pairing A...

Page 58: ...ormation on installing the drivers and using the device for the first time in the documentation for the adapter Install the required drivers Connect the adapter to the computer and establish the connection between the devices pairs Connect the adapter to the required USB device Connect the USB device to the power supply The adapter is ready for use 48 A26391 K90 Z200 1 7619 edition 1 ...

Page 59: ... whether the wireless LAN module is activated deactivated in the installed wireless LAN software WirelessLAN WirelessLAN You can activate or deactivate the wireless LAN module with the key combination Fn F1 If a Bluetooth module is present then it is automatically activated deactivated with the wireless LAN module Additional information about using wireless LAN and Bluetooth can be found in the He...

Page 60: ...local network LAN Local Area Network 2 1 Connect the network cable to the LAN port of the notebook 1 Connect the network cable to your network connection 2 Your network administrator can help you to configure and use the LAN connections The network cable is not included in the delivery scope This type of cable can be obtained from a specialist dealer 50 A26391 K90 Z200 1 7619 edition 1 ...

Page 61: ...s you will need to contact the help desk Deletion or resetting of passwords are not covered by your warranty and a charge will be made for assistance Brief overview of security functions Security functions Type of protection Preparation Kensington Lock Mechanically robust steel cable with lock Fit and lock Kensington MicroSaver optional accessory BIOS password protection Password protection for BI...

Page 62: ...of the functions You can only set a user password if a supervisor password has already been assigned Please refer to the Settings in BIOS Setup Utility Page 71 section for a description of how to call up and operate the BIOS Setup Utility Setting supervisor and user password Start the BIOS Setup Utility and go to the Security menu Select the Set Supervisor Password field and press the Enter key Wi...

Page 63: ...d prompt Press the Enter key twice In the Exit menu select the option Save Changes Exit Select Yes and press the Enter key The notebook will now reboot with the password removed Removing the supervisor password simultaneously deactivates the user password Password protection for booting of the operating system Make sure that you set a password during initial installation of the operating system Do...

Page 64: ...he Password on Boot option and press the Enter key Select the Disabled option and press the Enter key If you do not want to change any other settings you can exit BIOS Setup Utility Select the Save Changes Exit option under Exit The notebook will reboot The system is no longer password protected 54 A26391 K90 Z200 1 7619 edition 1 ...

Page 65: ...e information about whether or not devices need to be switched off please refer to the documentation supplied with the external device Some of the external devices require special drivers see the operating system and external device documentation Connecting devices to the notebook 1 Turn off your notebook and all external devices 2 Unplug your notebook and all devices from the mains sockets 3 Conn...

Page 66: ...t Screenport Monitorport Digital DVI I monitor port Analogue VGA monitor port Switch off the notebook and the external monitor Connect the data cable of the external monitor to the monitor port of the notebook First switch on the external monitor and then the notebook Using the Fn F10 key combination you can toggle back and forth between the external monitor and the notebook s LCD screen You can d...

Page 67: ...ted formats Deactivate the settings DTS audio and Dolby digital Confirm the settings with OK Setting the refresh rate for your external monitor Monitor If the refresh rate set is too high the monitor may be damaged Please see the documentation included with your monitor for the maximum possible refresh rate By setting the optimum refresh rate you will avoid screen flicker Set the appropriate refre...

Page 68: ...ile your operating system is running USB 1 x has a maximum data transfer rate of 12 Mbit s USB 2 x has a data transfer rate of up to 480 Mbit s Additional information can be found in the documentation for the USB devices Connect the data cable to the external device Connect the data cable to a USB port of the notebook Device drivers USB devices will be automatically recognised and installed by you...

Page 69: ...ialist retailer for advice The data transfer rate is up to 2 400 Mbit s eSATA Connect the data cable to the external device Connect the data cable to the eSATA USB combination port of the computer Device driver The eSATA hard disk is automatically recognised by your operating system and installed You will find more information in the documentation for the external SATA hard disk and the operating ...

Page 70: ...al loudspeakers or an audio device with a digital optical input to your notebook Connect the data cable to the external device Connect the data cable to the headphones SPDIF port of the notebook When you connect headphones or external speakers the built in speakers are disabled If you purchase a cable from a retailer please note the following information The headphones SPDIF port on your notebook ...

Page 71: ... Together with the DVI I output of your AMILO Notebook you can connect up to three monitors All the graphics drivers needed will be installed on your AMILO Notebook during first time setup Your AMILO Graphic Booster is hot plug capable After connection it is recognised by the Windows operating system and can be operated immediately Requirement Your AMILO Notebook has the port to the AMILO Graphic ...

Page 72: ...tor on the AMILO GraphicBooster lights up blue Follow the instructions on the screen and restart your AMILO notebook when prompted The right hand status indicator on the AMILO GraphicBooster lights up blue The desktop of the monitor connected to the AMILO GraphicBooster is set up as the primary desktop with the number 3 or The desktop of the monitor connected to the AMILO GraphicBooster is set up ...

Page 73: ... battery Take care when you use the locking mechanisms on the battery and any other component Never use sharp objects such as screwdrivers scissors or knives as leverage to remove covers Notes Board ESD Boards with electrostatic sensitive devices ESD are marked with the label shown When handling boards fitted with ESDs you must always observe the following points You must always discharge static b...

Page 74: ...posed These components should be removed and replaced only by authorised specialists Therefore always observe the following Individual components e g the processor heat sink can become very hot during operation Therefore we recommend that you wait one hour after switching off the notebook before removing or installing the memory modules Otherwise there is a risk of suffering burns As some electros...

Page 75: ... Devices with separate compartments for memory and hard disk 2 1 Remove the screws 1 Lift the cover off the notebook in the direction of the arrow 2 Removing memory modules 3 2 1 1 Carefully push the two mounting clips outwards 1 Memoryexpansion Memorymodule The memory module snaps upwards 2 Pull the memory module out of its slot in the direction of the arrow 3 A26391 K90 Z200 1 7619 edition 1 65 ...

Page 76: ...lar variant of notebook you have it may have a shared compartment for memory and hard disk or these components may be housed in two separate compartments Devices with a joint compartment for memory and hard disk 1 2 Attach the cover in the direction of the arrow 1 Secure the cover with the screws 2 Reinstall the battery see Removing and installing the battery Page 30 Turn the notebook the right wa...

Page 77: ...1 2 Attach the cover in the direction of the arrow 1 Secure the cover with the screws 2 Reinstall the battery see Removing and installing the battery Page 30 Turn the notebook the right way up and place it on a flat surface Reconnect the cables that you disconnected previously A26391 K90 Z200 1 7619 edition 1 67 ...

Page 78: ...ith the frame 3 from the hard disk compartment Remove the 4 screws from the frame of the hard disk Pull the hard disk out of the frame Installing the hard disk When installing the hard disk ensure that the contacts in the hard disk compartment do not bend or become damaged Harddisk Slide the hard disk into the frame Secure the hard disk to the frame using the 4 screws 3 3 2 1 Working in the direct...

Page 79: ...ed to the notebook Turn your notebook over and place it on a flat surface Remove the battery see Chapter Removing and installing the battery Page 30 Harddisk 1 2 Remove the screws 1 Slide off the cover in the direction of the arrow 2 1 2 a Slide the hard disk in the direction of the arrow 1 Remove the hard disk with the pulling aid a from the hard disk compartment 2 Remove the 4 screws from the fr...

Page 80: ...k in the direction of the arrow 1 into the hard disk compartment Pull the hard disk by the pulling aid a straight in the direction of the arrow 2 until the contacts engage 2 1 Slide the cover in the direction of the arrow 1 onto the hard disk compartment Secure the cover with the screws 2 Reinstall the battery see Removing and installing the battery Page 30 Turn the notebook the right way up and p...

Page 81: ...OS Setup Utility Reboot the notebook switch off on or reboot the operating system BIOSSetupUtility The following or a similar display appears on the screen at start up F2 BIOS Setup F12 Boot Menu Press the function key F2 If a password has been assigned enter the password and press the Enter key If you have forgotten the password contact your system administrator or contact our customer service ce...

Page 82: ...s rebooted Load Setup Defaults Copy Standard Entries To copy the standard entries for all menus of the BIOS Setup Utility choose Load Setup Defaults and Yes Discard Changes Discard changes without exiting the BIOS Setup Utility To discard the changes you have made select Discard Changes and Yes The settings in place when BIOS Setup Utility was called remain effective You can now make additional se...

Page 83: ...o the hardware or software since receiving the notebook Any changes you have made to the BIOS Setup settings since receiving the notebook Your system configuration and all peripheral devices connected to your system Your sales contract Our notebooks have been designed primarily with mobile applications in mind This means that considerable effort has been made to optimise components and equipment i...

Page 84: ...dentity number and serial number of your system and the DIFS code Restoring installed software Please create backup copies of your files on a regular basis If data is lost you can restore your applications using the data carriers However if you do not have backup copies of your own data files it is no longer possible to restore them If your operating system will not start or if there are errors on...

Page 85: ...ritten Abeepsoundseverysecond Cause Troubleshooting The virtual numeric keypad of your device is activated see Virtual numeric keypad notebooks without separate numeric keypad Page 18 Press the key combination Fn Num A beep sounds at a rate of one per second Abeepsoundseverysecond Cause Troubleshooting The battery is almost flat Charge the battery The notebook s LCD screen remains blank LCDscreen ...

Page 86: ...nal monitor if it is plugged in with a connector Switch on the external monitor and the notebook The external monitor is blank or the image is unstable Screen Monitor Cause Troubleshooting The wrong external monitor has been selected or the wrong screen resolution has been set for the application program Terminate the application program in Windows by pressing Alt F4 If the fault persists after cl...

Page 87: ...rectly Switch the notebook off Check whether the mains adapter is connected correctly to the notebook Switch the notebook on The notebook stops working Notebook Energysavingmode Cause Troubleshooting Notebook is in energy saving mode Leave energy saving mode An application programme has caused the malfunction Close the application program or restart the notebook by restarting the operating system ...

Page 88: ...cting the notebook to the printer is properly connected Check whether the correct printer driver is loaded refer to the printer documentation The radio connection to a network does not work Theradioconnectiontoanetworkdoesnotwork Cause Troubleshooting The wireless component is disabled Switch the radio components on see Switching Wireless LAN and Bluetooth on and off Page 49 The wireless component...

Page 89: ...ments and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999 5 EC Copyright protected technology Copyright protectedtechnology This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U S patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorised by Ma...

Page 90: ...formity This equipment can be used in the following countries Belgium Bulgaria Denmark Germany Estonia Finland France Greece UK Ireland Iceland Italy Latvia Liechtenstein Lithuania Luxembourg Malta Netherlands Norway Austria Poland Portugal Romania Sweden Switzerland Slovakia Slovenia Spain Czech Republic Hungary Cyprus Contact the corresponding government office in the respective country for curr...

Page 91: ... switching on 20 Caps Lock 17 CD blank 42 CD DVD AutoPlay function 45 emergency removal 44 handling 42 overview 40 CD DVD drive 42 CD R 40 CD ROM 40 CD RW 41 CE marking 80 Changing the font size 28 Charging capacity battery 29 Cleaning 6 Components installing removing 63 Configuration BIOS Setup Utility 71 Connecting audio devices 60 Connecting headphones 60 Content type CD DVD AutoPlay function 4...

Page 92: ...e brightness 20 difficult to read 75 notes 26 reflected glare 75 remains blank 75 Setting the font size 28 settings 28 synchronising the display 28 LCD screen is too dark 75 Life battery 29 Line feed 17 Location selecting the 8 Loudspeaker 46 Loudspeakers disable 20 enable 20 M Mains adapter connecting 9 Mechanical backup 51 Memory card handling 37 inserting 37 removing 38 Secure Digital 37 Memory...

Page 93: ...ing 55 disconnecting 55 Play 22 Power power consumption 33 power management features 33 Power adapter setting up 8 Power on indicator 16 Preparing for operation 9 Printer does not print 78 Q Quick Start buttons 22 R RAID 38 RAM see Adding memory 64 Rechargeable battery see Battery 29 Rechargeable battery indicator 16 Redundant Array of Independent Disks 38 Regional codes 45 Remote control 24 Remov...

Page 94: ...Touchpad 20 23 cleaning 6 dragging items 23 executing commands 23 moving the pointer 23 selecting an item 23 switching off 20 Touchpad buttons 20 Transport Transport damage 7 Transportation 5 Travel notebook 5 Troubleshooting 73 TV tuner switching off 20 U Upgrading system see Adding memory 64 USB ports 58 User password changing 53 entering 52 removing 53 Using a Kensington Lock 51 Using the remot...

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