Fujitsu Siemens Computers Amilo Mini, Operating Manual

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Working with the notebook
Screen settings
Setting the resolution
LCDscreen
The screen resolution of the LCD monitor of your notebook is optimally set at the factory.
Synchronising the display on the LCD screen and an external monitor
LCDscreen Monitor Synchronisation,screendisplay
Your notebook supports simultaneous display on the LCD screen and an external monitor.
Pressing the key combination
Fn + F10 switches between LCD only, external monitor
and LCD and external monitor only. The last setting is useful if you would 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 WebCam with a particular application (e.g. an Internet telephony
program or a video conferencing program which supports WebCams).
• When using the webcam the notebook support must not wobble.
• The webcam automatically adjusts itself to the current light level. For this reason
the LCD screen may
fl icker while the light level is adjusted.
Further information on use of the WebCam and additional settings can be found
in the Help function of the program which uses the Webcam.
The webcam LED indicates the status of the webcam.
• The LED display lights up green: The WebCam is switched on and in use.
• The LED display is not lighting up: The WebCam is switched off.
Carrying out a function test
► Launch Windows Explorer to check the operation of the webcam.
► Click on WebCam in the left-hand window.
The webcam will be switched on and the picture received will be shown in the main window.
Battery
Battery Battery Life,battery Rechargeablebattery Rechargeablebattery
The battery is one of the most important components of your notebook. When not plugged into a
mains socket, 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.
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