Using your notebook
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Monitor settings
Setting the desktop area
The screen resolution of the LCD monitor of your notebook is optimally set at the factory.
Changing the LCD screen brightness
You can adjust the brightness of your LCD display with the keys
Fn
and
F8
or
F9
.
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
+
F3
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.
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.
!
Only use batteries approved by Fujitsu Siemens Computers for your notebook.
Take care not to drop the batteries or otherwise damage their casing (fire risk).
If the rechargeable batteries develop a fault please stop using them immediately.
Do not touch the contacts of the batteries.
Never interconnect the positive and negative terminals of a battery.
Batteries are harmful to the environment. You should dispose of them following guidance from
your local District Council.
Observe the information on battery storage in the "Important notes" chapter.
