Page 1: ...Notebook EasyGuide English AMILO A Series...
Page 2: ...to www fujitsu siemens com helpdesk your sales partner your sales outlet Additional information is contained in the Help Desk list and the Warranty manual The Warranty manual can be found on the Driv...
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Page 5: ...ata Notebook views Index Important notes Using your notebook for the first time Using your notebook Security functions Connecting external devices Removing and installing components Settings in BIOS S...
Page 6: ...trademark of Infineon Technologies AG Sony and Memory Stick are registered trademarks of Sony Electronics Inc All other trademarks referenced are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respectiv...
Page 7: ...witching off the notebook 15 Status indicators 16 Keyboard 17 Virtual numeric keypad 19 Key combinations 19 Country and keyboard settings 21 Easy Launch keys 22 Touchpad and touchpad buttons 23 LCD sc...
Page 8: ...ernal device to S Video Out 54 Activating external device 54 Removing and installing components when performing service 55 Removing and installing PATA hard disk 55 Removing and installing SATA hard d...
Page 9: ...0605407 edition 1 Technical data 73 Notebook 73 Battery 73 Power adapter 65 W 73 Power adapter 90 W 73 Manufacturer s notes 75 Declarations of Conformity 75 Copyright protected technology 75 CE markin...
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Page 11: ...r own disks S Video out for connecting your notebook to your television An IEEE 1394 FireWire connection for high speed devices such as digital camcorders Four USB ports which provide easy expansion w...
Page 12: ...to loss of data invalidate your warranty destroy the notebook or endanger your life i Indicates important information which is required to use the system properly Text which follows this symbol descri...
Page 13: ...8 17 19 20 22 23 14 13 21 24 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 910 11 12 1 Headphone port SPDIF 2 Line In 3 Microphone jack 4 Status indicators 5 Volume control 6 Touchpad buttons 7 Touchpad 8 Loudspeakers 9 Easy Launc...
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Page 15: ...um battery button cell is contained in your notebook The lithium battery should only be replaced by an authorised technician Incorrect handling may lead to a risk of explosion Only use batteries appro...
Page 16: ...nt Never use sharp objects such as screwdrivers scissors or knives as leverage to remove covers Boards with electrostatic sensitive devices ESD are identifiable by the label shown When you handle boar...
Page 17: ...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...
Page 18: ...ult in poor performance or the modem will not work at all You may require a country specific telephone adapter available as an accessory Transporting the notebook Remove all disks e g CD DVD from the...
Page 19: ...k runs on its built in battery You can increase the battery s life by enabling the system s energy saving functions When you use your notebook in your home or office we recommend you use the mains ada...
Page 20: ...gs for a longer period of time The underside of the notebook heats up during normal operation Longer contac with the skin can become unpleasant or even result in burns Place the notebook on a stable f...
Page 21: ...in which you intend to use it The mains adapter s AC cable should only be connected to a mains socket if the notebook is connected to the mains adapter Do not use the power adapter for other notebook...
Page 22: ...ted when you are requested to do so Your operating system is pre installed on the hard disk to facilitate the procedure when you use your notebook for the first time Switch the notebook on see Using y...
Page 23: ...ting external devices chapter for instructions on how to connect devices such as a mouse and a printer to the notebook Please take note of the information in the Important notes chapter Switching the...
Page 24: ...7 edition 1 Press the ON OFF switch to switch the notebook on The power on indicator on the notebook is on i If you have assigned a password you must enter this when requested to do so in order to sta...
Page 25: ...otebook Shut down the operating system properly e g Windows XP Home Edition by clicking Start then Turn off Computer If the notebook is not switched off automatically press the ON OFF switch for appro...
Page 26: ...or Wireless LAN The indicator lights up the Easy Launch key has been pressed The wireless LAN module is switched on Power on indicator The indicator lights up The notebook is on Energy saving mode ind...
Page 27: ...rd of your notebook is subject to continuous wear due to normal use The keyboard markings are subjected to particularly high loads The keyboard markings can wear off in the course of using the noteboo...
Page 28: ...ift key causes uppercase characters to appear In the case of overlay keys the character printed on the upper left of the key appears when that key is pressed Alt Gr Alt Gr key The Alt Gr key allows on...
Page 29: ...bled when Num Lock indicator is lit see Status indicators Key combinations The following description of key combinations refers to functions when using Microsoft Windows Some of the following key comb...
Page 30: ...Fn F8 Decreasing screen brightness This key combination decreases screen brightness Fn F9 Increasing screen brightness This key combination increases screen brightness Fn F10 Switching wireless LAN m...
Page 31: ...on Regional and Language Options The current settings are displayed in the Regional Options tab Select the country settings you want to use Click on Apply Click on the Details button in the Languages...
Page 32: ...efault configuration When you switch on the notebook the Wireless LAN module is switched off in the default configuration Internet With this button you can start the standard internet browser Silent M...
Page 33: ...touchpad buttons allow the selection and execution of commands They correspond to the buttons on a conventional mouse 1 2 1 Touchpad 2 Touchpad buttons Moving the pointer Move your finger on the touch...
Page 34: ...e colours red green and blue As a result a UXGA monitor consists of 1600 x 1200 x 3 5 760 000 subpixels Frequently used monitor resolutions Number of pixels XGA 1024 x 768 WXGA 1280 x 800 WSXGA 1680 x...
Page 35: ...d 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 simul...
Page 36: ...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 m...
Page 37: ...pull the power plug out of the mains socket Close the LCD screen so that it locks into place Disconnect all cables connected to the notebook Turn your notebook over and place it on a stabile sturdy fl...
Page 38: ...n 1 Inserting battery 1 2 Place the battery in the battery compartment so that the contacts enter first 1 Push the battery into the battery slot until it engages noticeably Push the battery lock in th...
Page 39: ...you are finished working with your notebook we advise you to come out of an energy saving mode and then turn off as normal Never turn off your notebook while it is in an energy saving mode If the note...
Page 40: ...g or removing a PC card Make sure that foreign objects do not fall into the PC card slot Installing a PC card 2 1 Press the eject button 1 The placeholder for the PC card will project further out of t...
Page 41: ...for information on how to install the necessary device drivers You should also read the help files supplied on CD the information provided for the PC card driver or the information provided by the ope...
Page 42: ...d remove Press the Enter key Wait for the dialogue box which tells you that it is now safe to remove the PC card 2 1 Press the eject button 1 The PC card will project further out of the notebook s cas...
Page 43: ...PC card into the slot until you feel it click into place Memory cards Your notebook is equipped with a memory card slot The memory card slot supports the following formats Secure Digital SD Card Mult...
Page 44: ...t of the notebook Carefully push the memory card into the slot The label should be facing upward The memory card may protrude by one to several millimetres depending on the memory card type i Keep the...
Page 45: ...e placeholder again into the slot if necessary Hard disk Depending on the equipment level your notebook is equipped with a PATA hard disk or a SATA hard disk The hard disk is the most important storag...
Page 46: ...ytes These data cannot be changed CD R Abbreviation for Compact Disc Recordable A CD R is an optical data storage device that can only be written with a maximum of 700 Mbytes of data Then these data c...
Page 47: ...uble Layer or Digital Video Disc Recordable Double Layer A DVD R DL is an optical data storage device that can only be written with a maximum of 8 5 Gbytes of data Then these data cannot be changed bu...
Page 48: ...ook must be switched on 1 2 3 Push the insert eject button 1 The drive tray will open 2 Gently pull the drive tray completely out Place the CD DVD in the drive tray with the label facing upwards or Ta...
Page 49: ...event of a power failure or damage to the drive it may be necessary to manually remove the CD DVD Switch the notebook off Firmly press a metal pin or wire e g paperclip into the opening The drive tra...
Page 50: ...mes to play back corresponding DVD films Then the last regional code selected is retained and cannot be changed again i If a DVD film is to be watched in all regions it has the regional code 0 Before...
Page 51: ...56 000 bit s V 9x Downward compatible to V 34 modems Fax mode Transmitting and receiving at up to 14 400 bit s Simple country adaptation with programme The modem complies with the EU Directive 91 263...
Page 52: ...le to the modem port of the notebook 1 Connect the modem cable to your telephone wall socket 2 i Please note that the telephone line is busy and that you cannot use your telephone if the modem cable i...
Page 53: ...Ethernet LAN 10 100 Mbps With the LAN module you can establish a connection to a local network LAN Local Area Network 1 2 Connect the LAN cable to the LAN port of the notebook 1 Connect the LAN cable...
Page 54: ...ebook or if you quit the energy saving mode Press the Easy Launch button to switch on or off the wireless LAN module or Press the key combination Fn F10 to switch the wireless LAN module on or off The...
Page 55: ...rview of all security functions The following sections explain the security features that are supplied with your notebook as standard Kensington Lock With the Kensington MicroSaver a sturdy steel cabl...
Page 56: ...The passwords consist of a maximum of eight alphanumeric characters Specify a Supervisor password and if desired activate the password protection for the operating system in the BIOS Setup Utility Usi...
Page 57: ...l hard drives CD or DVD disks i Your password can be up to eight characters long and contain letters and numbers It does not matter if you use upper or lowercase characters Protecting BIOS Setup Utili...
Page 58: ...ebook is rebooted and the new password is effective If you now want to open the BIOS Setup Utility you must enter your supervisor password Change supervisor password In order to change the Supervisor...
Page 59: ...the Enter key If you do not want to make any other settings you can exit BIOS Setup Utility Select the Save Changes and Exit option under Exit Your notebook will now restart and you are asked to ente...
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Page 61: ...ices to your notebook Connecting devices to notebook 1 Turn off your notebook and all external devices 2 Unplug your notebook and all devices from the mains sockets 3 Connect the cables for your exter...
Page 62: ...l monitor and the LCD screen If your notebook is equipped with a TFT monitor you can display the same picture on the external monitor and the LCD screen simultaneously Switch off the notebook and the...
Page 63: ...e data cable to a USB port of the notebook i Device drivers Some USB devices will be automatically recognised and installed by your operating system However newer devices will need to be installed usi...
Page 64: ...ces to the FireWire port of the notebook Plug the power cable of the external device into the mains socket Connecting an external device to S Video Out You can connect an external device e g a TV to t...
Page 65: ...lp Desk then the warranty of your notebook will be voided Removing and installing PATA hard disk If you are asked by the Hotline Help Desk to remove and install the PATA hard disk yourself proceed as...
Page 66: ...screws 1 Grasp the hard disk by the pulling aid and slide the hard disk in the direction of the arrow to unplug the hard disk 2 1 2 Grasp the hard disk by the pulling aid 1 and remove the hard disk fr...
Page 67: ...k into the hard disk carrier in the direction of the arrow 1 Fasten the two screws 2 1 2 Position the hard disk at a slight angle with the tab of the hard disk carrier first 1 Tilt the hard disk into...
Page 68: ...disk If you are asked by the Hotline Help Desk to remove and install the SATA hard disk yourself proceed as follows Switch the notebook off and pull the power plug out of the mains socket Close the LC...
Page 69: ...screws 1 Carefully pull on the cable a to disconnect the plug of the data cable 2 1 a 1 Grasp the hard disk by the pulling aid a and remove the hard disk from the notebook 1 1 2 2 3 Carefully pull on...
Page 70: ...rd disk carrier in the direction of the arrow 1 Fasten the two screws 2 Carefully connect the adapter to the hard disk 3 1 2 1 Position the hard disk at a slight angle with the tab of the hard disk ca...
Page 71: ...Fasten the cover with the screw 2 Replace the battery see Inserting battery Turn the notebook over and place it on a flat surface Reconnect the cables that you disconnected before Removing and install...
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Page 73: ...tch off on or reboot operating system The following or a similar display appears on the screen during booting Press F2 to enter Setup Press F12 to display Boot Menu When this message appears press the...
Page 74: ...e BIOS Setup Utility The device is rebooted and the new settings come into effect Exit Discarding Changes Reject changes and exit BIOS Setup Utility Select OK to discard the changes The settings which...
Page 75: ...and all peripheral devices connected to your system Your sales contract Reinstalling Windows XP You can reinstall the Windows XP operating system with the Windows XP Recovery CD and the Drivers Utilit...
Page 76: ...ngle and set the brightness by pressing the key Fn together with the key F8 darker or F9 brighter until the picture appears correct The notebook is set so that the picture only appears on the external...
Page 77: ...to the notebook s internal LCD screen with Fn F3 Change the following setting Select the correct monitor or set the correct screen resolution Setting the screen resolution Select Start Control Panel...
Page 78: ...st Make regular back up copies of your data The notebook stops working The notebook is in Standby or Suspend mode Reactivate the notebook by pressing a key Standby mode or by switching it back on Susp...
Page 79: ...ccelerated hardware decryption it is activated in the default setting this can be recognised from the checkmark in the corresponding checkbox Open the drive tray Place the DVD in the drive tray with t...
Page 80: ...y Bad If the error message occurs repeatedly the buffer battery in the notebook is flat Contact your sales outlet or our hotline help desk System CMOS checksum bad Default configuration used The syste...
Page 81: ...to resume F2 to SETUP This error message appears if an error occurs during the self test before starting the operating system Press the F1 function key to start the operating system Enter the BIOS Set...
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Page 83: ...ok contains further technical data You will find the data sheet on the internet at www fujitsu siemens com Battery Charge time approx 4 hours when switched off Operating time up to 2 5 hours depending...
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Page 85: ...ise authorised by Macrovision Corporation Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited CE marking CE marking for devices with radio component This equipment complies with the requirements of Direc...
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Page 87: ...inserting 38 opening the CD tray by hand 39 removing 38 working with 37 CD R 36 CD ROM 36 CD RW 36 CE marking 75 Changing font size 25 Charging capacity battery 26 Cleaning 8 Combo drive AutoPlay fun...
Page 88: ...control keys 18 Enter 18 Fn key 18 Fn F4 20 Return 18 Shift 18 Shift Tab 20 Tab key 18 Keyboard 17 cleaning 8 L LAN module 43 LAN port 3 52 LCD monitor error message 70 LCD screen brightness adjustin...
Page 89: ...sword protection 47 BIOS Setup Utility 45 Operating system 45 PATA hard disk installing 55 57 removing 55 56 Pause key 18 PC card 30 installing 30 lowering eject button 31 removing 32 PC card slot 3 P...
Page 90: ...uchpad 3 23 buttons 3 23 cleaning 8 dragging items 24 executing commands 23 moving the pointer 23 selecting items 23 Transport 7 8 damages 9 Travel notebook 7 Troubleshooting 65 TV set activating 54 c...
