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LIFEBOOK S710

Operating Manual

Innovative technology

Ports and controls

Important notes

First-time setup of your device

Working with the notebook

Security functions

Connecting external devices

Removing and installing components

during servicing

Settings in BIOS Setup Utility

Troubleshooting and tips

Technical data

Manufacturer’s notes

Index

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Summary of Contents for LIFEBOOK A530

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Page 2: ...itsu com For automatic driver updates go to http support ts fujitsu com com support index html Should you have any technical questions please contact our Hotline Service Desk see Service Desk list or visit http ts fujitsu com support servicedesk html Your sales partner Your sales office We hope you really enjoy using your new Fujitsu system Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals ...

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Page 4: ... No warranty is offered or liability accepted in regard of the completeness correctness or current applicability of any data or illustrations Brand names may be protected trademarks of the respective manufacturer and or protected by copyright Use of these by third parties for their own purposes may constitute an infringement of the holders rights Further information can be found at http ts fujitsu...

Page 5: ...etup of your device 15 Working with the notebook 18 Security functions 52 Connecting external devices 58 Removing and installing components during servicing 65 Settings in BIOS Setup Utility 73 Troubleshooting and tips 75 Technical data 83 Manufacturer s notes 87 Index 94 Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals ...

Page 6: ...emarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners whose protected rights are acknowledged Copyright Fujitsu Technology Solutions GmbH 2010 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 created b...

Page 7: ...ching off the notebook 21 Keyboard 22 Virtual numeric keypad 24 Key combinations 25 Country and keyboard settings 26 Application keys 26 Programming the application keys 28 Touchpad and touchpad buttons 28 Moving the pointer 28 Selecting an item 29 Executing commands 29 Dragging items 29 LCD screen 30 Webcam 31 Rechargeable battery 31 Charging caring for and maintaining the battery 32 Removing and...

Page 8: ...rity functions 52 Configuring the fingerprint sensor 52 Use Kensington Lock 53 Configuring password protection in BIOS Setup Utility 53 Protecting BIOS Setup Utility supervisor and user password 53 Password protection for booting of the operating system 54 Password protection for the hard disk 55 Activating hard disk protection 55 Deactivating hard disk protection 56 Boot from Removable Media 56 O...

Page 9: ...tup Utility 74 Save Changes and Power Off 74 Troubleshooting and tips 75 Help if problems occur 76 Restoring the hard disk contents under Windows 76 The notebook s date or time is incorrect 77 When certain characters are entered on the keyboard only numerals are written 77 The notebook s LCD screen remains blank 77 The LCD screen is difficult to read 77 The external monitor remains blank 78 The ex...

Page 10: ... information for notebooks without radio device 88 DOC Industry CANADA notices 90 FCC regulatory information for notebooks with radio device 92 Index 94 6 Fujitsu Technology Solutions Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals ...

Page 11: ...e connections and user components of your notebook can be found in Ports and controls Page 9 Further information The Windows drivers for your device can be found on our Internet site The factory installation of your device does not support any other operating system Fujitsu Technology Solutions accepts no liability whatsoever if any other operating system is used Software oriented components of th...

Page 12: ...ed 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 source e g a web...

Page 13: ... with the device 2 1 1 5 6 7 8 8 9 10 4 11 12 13 14 15 3 3 1 Microphones 2 WebCam optional 3 Status indicators 4 Keyboard 5 Application keys 6 TouchStick optional 7 ON OFF switch 8 Loudspeakers 9 Touchpad 10 Fingerprint sensor optional with scroll buttons 11 Touchpad buttons 12 Headphone and microphone ports 13 FireWire port 14 ON OFF switch for wireless components 15 Memory card slot Fujitsu Tech...

Page 14: ...A monitor port 3 DisplayPort 4 eSATA port 5 USB ports 6 ExpressCard slot Right hand side 1 2 3 4 5 1 USB port 2 Modem port 3 Kensington Lock 4 Module bay with optical drive 5 Eject lever for module optional 10 Fujitsu Technology Solutions Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals ...

Page 15: ...2 4 3 3 5 1 Memory service compartment 2 Hard disk service compartment 3 Ports for Port Replicator 4 Battery compartment with SIM card slot under the battery 5 Ventilation slot cover Fujitsu Technology Solutions 11 Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals ...

Page 16: ...moving and installing components during servicing Page 65 This notebook complies with the relevant safety regulations for data processing equipment If you have questions about using your notebook in a particular area please contact your sales outlet or our Hotline Service Desk Additional safety notes for devices with radio components Radiocomponent WirelessLAN Bluetooth safetynotes If a radio comp...

Page 17: ...t for data security reasons With data traffic via a wireless connection it is also possible for unauthorised third parties to receive data Information on activating data encryption is provided in the documentation for your radio component If you wish to use your notebook during a flight first check with the flight attendants if it is OK to do so When travelling in other countries If you are travel...

Page 18: ... household cleaners and polishes can damage the markings on the keyboard and the device the paintwork or the notebook itself Ensure that no liquid enters the notebook The LCD screen very sensitive to scratches Only clean the display surface with a very soft slightly damp cloth Switch the notebook off Cleaning Notes Notebook Keyboard Touchpad LCDscreen CrystalViewdisplay In order to prevent acciden...

Page 19: ...he first time setup process 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 device using the battery When used on the move the built in battery provides the device with the necessary power You can increase the operating time by using the available energy saving functions For instructions on how to con...

Page 20: ...et of the device may mark certain types of delicate surfaces Keep other objects at least 100 mm away from the device and its mains adapter to ensure adequate ventilation Never cover the ventilation slots of the device Do not expose the device to extreme environmental conditions Protect the device from dust humidity and heat Mains adapter connecting Preparingforoperation Mainsadapter Observe the sa...

Page 21: ...o be fully completed and connect the device to the mains using the mains adapter During the installation process DO NOT restart the device unless you are requested to do so To make it easier to use your device for the first time the operating system is pre installed on the hard disk Switch on your device During installation follow the instructions on screen If a Windows operating system is install...

Page 22: ...e notebook Please refer to the notes in Important notes Page 12 Status indicators Statusindicatorpanel The status indicators provide information about the status of the power supply the drives and the keyboard functions 1 2 Power on indicator Indicator is lit up The notebook is switched on Indicator flashes The notebook is in power saving mode Indicator not lit up The notebook is switched off or i...

Page 23: ... is charged to between 13 and 49 of maximum capacity Indicator is lit up Red The mains adapter is connected and the first battery is being charged The first battery is charged to between 0 and 12 of maximum capacity The indicator flashes rapidly 1 second on 1 second off Red The first battery is faulty Green The notebook is in suspend mode and power is being supplied by the first battery The first ...

Page 24: ...o between 13 and 49 of maximum capacity The indicator flashes slowly 1 second on 5 seconds off Red The notebook is in suspend mode and power is being supplied by the second battery The second battery is charged to between 0 and 12 of maximum capacity Indicator not lit up The second battery is not installed Lock Workstation indicator Indicator is lit up The indicator is illuminated Your workstation...

Page 25: ...Indicator not lit up The key combination Fn Scr has not been pressed Switching on the notebook Open the LCD screen Switchingon Press the ON OFF switch for about one second to switch the notebook on The power on indicator is lit Switching off the notebook Back up your data and close all applications before you switch off your device Otherwise data might be lost Shut down the operating system proper...

Page 26: ...ard 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 programs The figure below shows how to access the different characters on keys with overlaid functions The example applies when the Caps Lock key has not been activat...

Page 27: ...he 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 CapsLock Shift key The Shift 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 Shiftkey Shift Fn button The Fn key enables the spe...

Page 28: ...ted in the upper right corner of each key If you have switched on the virtual numeric keypad you can output the characters shown on the upper right of the keys The keyboard layout shown below may differ from your actual device 1 Valid characters when the Num key is not activated 2 Valid characters when the Num is activated Further information about the status indicators can be found in chapter Sta...

Page 29: ...ing the touchpad on off Fn F4 Touchpad Loudspeakers This key combination enables and disables the touchpad Decrease screen brightness Fn F6 Screenbrightness This key combination decreases the brightness of the screen Increase screen brightness Fn F7 Screenbrightness This key combination increases the brightness of the screen Decrease volume Fn F8 Volume This key combination reduces the volume of t...

Page 30: ... combination moves the cursor back to the previous tabular stop Shift Tab Backtab Key combinations using the Windows keys are detailed in the manual for your operating system Country and keyboard settings If you want to change the country and keyboard settings proceed as follows Enter the settings by clicking Start Settings Control Panel Time Regional and Language Options Application keys Applicat...

Page 31: ... management functions e g reduce screen brightness see Using the power management features Page 39 I key With the I key you can obtain further information about your notebook Wireless Components key This application key is used to start the WirelessSelector software The wireless components that have been activated in the BIOS Setup can be switched on and off individually Fujitsu Technology Solutio...

Page 32: ...o not use the touchpad if your fingers are dirty Do not rest heavy objects e g books on the touchpad or the touchpad buttons 1 3 4 1 TouchStick optional 2 Touchpad 3 Touchpad buttons 4 Fingerprint sensor optional with scroll buttons The touchpad enables you to move the mouse pointer on the screen The touchpad buttons allow you to select and execute commands They correspond to the buttons on a conv...

Page 33: ...mmands Move the pointer to the field you wish to select Touchpad Tap the touchpad twice or press the left button twice The command is executed Dragging items Select the desired item Touchpad Press and hold the left button and drag the item to the desired position with the finger on the touchpad The item will be moved Fujitsu Technology Solutions 29 Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals ...

Page 34: ...ls red green and blue so there are almost 3 million subpixels in total According to ISO 9241 3 class II a maximum of 2 light and 2 dark pixels and an additional 5 light or 10 dark subpixels or a corresponding mix may be defective 1 light subpixel counts as 2 dark subpixels Pixel A pixel consists of 3 subpixels normally red green and blue A pixel is the smallest element that can be generated by com...

Page 35: ... flicker while the lighting level is adjusted Further information on use of the WebCam and additional settings for your WebCam can be found in the Help function of the program which uses the WebCam If you would like to run a functional check on your WebCam please visit http ts fujitsu com support where corresponding testing software is available for download Rechargeable battery Rechargeablebatter...

Page 36: ...between 0 C and 30 C The lower the temperature at which the batteries are stored the lower the rate of self discharge If you will be storing batteries for a longer period longer than two months the battery charge level should be approx 30 To prevent exhaustive discharge which would permanently damage the battery check the level of charge of the battery at regular intervals To be able to make use o...

Page 37: ...in place Slide the release mechanism in the direction of the arrow 2 Remove the battery from the battery compartment 3 Installing battery 2 1 Position the battery at the edge Swivel and push the battery into the battery compartment until it snaps in place 1 Complete the removal see chapter Finishing component removal Page 72 Fujitsu Technology Solutions 33 Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals ...

Page 38: ...r notebook Do not use force when installing or removing the module Make sure that no foreign objects enter the module bay You can swap modules during operation This means you do not need to switch off the notebook To replace a module simply click on the corresponding icon in the task bar and then on Exit or Select Exit The module can now be removed without any further actions being necessary Remov...

Page 39: ...ing data carriers Avoid touching the surface of a data carrier Only handle data carriers by their edges Always store data carriers in their cases This will protect the data carrier against being covered in dust scratched or damaged in any other way Protect your data carriers against dust mechanical vibrations and direct sunlight Avoid storing a data carrier in areas subject to high temperatures or...

Page 40: ...ash this means that the drive cannot access the data carrier Either the data carrier is damaged or dirty or you are using a data carrier that the drive cannot read Inserting or removing a data carrier Inserting Removing The notebook must be switched on 2 1 Push the insert eject button 1 The drive tray will open Gently pull the drive tray 2 completely out Place the data carrier in the drive tray wi...

Page 41: ...t of a power failure or damage to the drive you can remove the data carrier manually 1 2 Switch your notebook off Push a pen or a piece of wire such as a paperclip firmly into the opening 1 The drive tray is ejected You can now pull the drive tray 2 out of the drive Fujitsu Technology Solutions 37 Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals ...

Page 42: ...ters the device Be careful not to damage the ventilation fins Do not use hard objects for cleaning To avoid overheating of the device do not remove the ventilation slot cover when the device is switched on Prepare for removal see chapter Preparing to remove components Page 66 1 2 Slide the ventilation slot cover in the direction of the arrow 1 Lift the ventilation slot cover out of the bay 2 Clean...

Page 43: ...bernate mode S4 After 1 hour After 30 minutes Select the power management functions in your Control Panel Select the Screen Saver in your Control Panel or Right click on the desktop Switch on the screen saver by clicking Personalization Change screen saver If you need further information about an option you can get help with most settings by pressing F1 to open the Microsoft Help When the notebook...

Page 44: ...ing formats Secure Digital SDTM card Memorycard SecureDigital Memory Stick MS 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 Depending on the particular type used the memory card may protrude slightly from the slot 40 Fujitsu Technology Solu...

Page 45: ...in the task bar Left click on the icon Select the card 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 memory card 1 2 On devices with card locking Press on the storage card 1 Memorycard The storage card is released and can now be removed Pull the storage card out of the slot 2 Fujitsu Technology Solutions 41 Downloaded fr...

Page 46: ...eholder This prevents foreign bodies from getting into the slot 1 2 If the eject button 1 is recessed press it once so that it disengages Now press the eject button again so that the placeholder protrudes slightly from the notebook Pull the card placeholder out of the slot 2 Insert the card into the slot guide with the connection contacts first Gently push the card into the slot either until it wi...

Page 47: ...ull the card out of the slot 2 Insert the card placeholder into the slot guide Carefully slide the placeholder for the card as far as it will go into the slot Do not use excessive force Loudspeakers and microphones Microphone Loudspeakers Bassloudspeaker subwoofer Volumecontrol Information on the exact position of the speakers and microphone can be found in Ports and controls Page 9 Please refer t...

Page 48: ...lovenia South Africa and Hungary Connecting notebook modem to telephone wall socket If you use a modem incompatibilities with the local telephone system may result This may result in poor performance or the modem may not work at all Check whether you need a country specific telephone adapter available as an optional accessory The modem cable and the country specific telephone adapter are not inclu...

Page 49: ...necessary open the clip a of the SIM card 1 2 a Slide the SIM card into the slot 1 until it engages as shown in the battery compartment Slide the SIM card lock a in the direction of the arrow 2 Complete the insertion see chapter Finishing component removal Page 72 Removing a SIM card Prepare for removal of the SIM card see chapter Preparing to remove components Page 66 2 a 1 Slide the SIM card loc...

Page 50: ...tenna and if present the Bluetooth and UMTS module will also be switched off You can enable and disable the installed radio components individually using the WirelessSelector programme You can also deactivate the wireless components individually in the BIOS Setup For this to occur you must either not have assigned a supervisor password or if a supervisor password has been assigned you must know th...

Page 51: ...rk in the documentation for the hardware used Your device can connect with the Internet via UMTS To do this use one of the following types of connection USB dongle a USB stick with your mobile phone provider s SIM card a mobile end device e g mobile phone with Bluetooth connection a mobile end device e g mobile phone with data cable Ethernet and LAN EthernetLAN The internal network module of your ...

Page 52: ...o use your peripheral devices Ports on the Port Replicator 1 17 16 15 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1314 1 Kensington Lock 2 LAN port 3 USB ports 4 Parallel port 5 Serial port 6 VGA monitor port 7 DVI monitor port 8 DisplayPort 9 e SATA port 10 USB ports 11 DC input connector DC IN 12 Kensington Lock 13 Headphones port 14 Microphone port Line In 15 Connector on the Port Replicator for the docking port ...

Page 53: ...e Port Replicator The resulting overheating can cause reduced performance and increased activity of the integrated fan PortReplicator Switch the notebook off Remove the power plug of the mains adapter from the mains socket Disconnect the mains adapter cable from the DC socket DC IN of the notebook 2 1 a Ensure that the positioning aid a is open 1 Position the notebook so that it is in line with th...

Page 54: ...file will be loaded as soon as the notebook is connected to a Port Replicator of the same type Switching on the notebook via the port replicator Press the ON OFF switch on the port replicator to switch the notebook on The power on indicator of the Port Replicator lights up Switching off notebook via Port Replicator Close all applications and shut down your operating system please refer to the manu...

Page 55: ...operation We recommend that the notebook is switched off or that the appropriate undocking function provided by the operating system is executed Switch the notebook off 2 1 Pull the unlocking lever in the direction of the arrow 1 until you hear the notebook unlatch Lift off the notebook 2 Fujitsu Technology Solutions 51 Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals ...

Page 56: ...passwords Make a note of the passwords and keep them in a safe place If you forget your passwords you will need to contact the our Service Desk Deletion or resetting of passwords is not covered by your warranty and a charge will be made for assistance Configuring the fingerprint sensor Fingerprintsensor Fingerprintsensor Whether or not your device has a fingerprint sensor depends on the device con...

Page 57: ...l be made for assistance Passwordprotection Your password can be up to eight characters long and contain letters and numbers No distinction is made between uppercase and lowercase Protecting BIOS Setup Utility supervisor and user password If you have opened these operating instructions on the screen we recommend that you print out the following instructions Because you cannot call the instructions...

Page 58: ... can only change the supervisor password when you have logged into the BIOS Setup Utility with the supervisor password Password Supervisorpassword Userpassword Call the BIOS Setup Utility and go to the Security menu When changing the password proceed exactly as for password assignment Removing passwords To remove a password without setting a new password perform the following steps Password Superv...

Page 59: ...tion Call up the BIOS Setup and select the Security menu If you have not assigned BIOS passwords yet define the supervisor and the user password now if desired see Security functions Page 52 Mark the Hard Disk Security field and press the Enter key In the Drive0 area mark the Set Master Password field and press the Enter key Enter new Password then appears and you are asked to enter a password Ent...

Page 60: ...me way as for cancelling the password for the first hard disk Drive0 Boot from Removable Media With this BIOS feature you can manage control unauthorised booting of an operating system from external media e g USB stick USB CD ROM drive etc We recommend that you configure the hard disk as the first boot medium in order to prevent access to your system by boot CDs and bootable media The condition fo...

Page 61: ...ng device dependent This field checks the boot sectors of the hard disk drive to see if any changes have been made since the previous system start up If the boot sector has been changed since the previous system start up e g new operating system or virus attack a warning is displayed on the screen The warning will stay on the screen until you acknowledge the changes by clicking on Confirm or until...

Page 62: ...out 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 Connect the cables f...

Page 63: ... Switch off the notebook and the external monitor Plug the data cable of the external monitor into the monitor port First switch on the external monitor and then the notebook You can also switch back and forth between the external screen and the LCD screen of the notebook see chapter Key combinations Page 25 You can display the same picture on the external monitor and the notebook LCD screen simul...

Page 64: ...ta cable to the parallel port or the serial port For an exact description of how to connect external devices to the corresponding port please refer to the documentation of the external device Port settings Parallelport Serialport You can change the port settings e g address interrupt in the BIOS Setup Device drivers Devicedrivers Devicedrivers The devices connected to the parallel or serial port r...

Page 65: ...perating 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 your operatin...

Page 66: ...ble to the external device Connect the data cable to the eSATA port Device drivers 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 system Safe removal of eSATA and USB devices Always correctly remove the device according to the rules described below to ensure...

Page 67: ...rmation is provided in the documentation for the FireWire devices Connect the data cable of the external devices to the FireWire port of the notebook Plug the power cable of the external device into the mains socket Connecting external audio devices Microphone port Line In Audiodevices connecting Audioports Microphone connecting The microphone port Line In allows you to connect an external microph...

Page 68: ...le to the external device Connect the audio cable to the headphone port of the notebook The internal loudspeakers are disabled If you purchase a cable from a retailer please note the following information The headphone port on your notebook is a 3 5 mm jack socket If you want to connect headphones or a speaker you will need a 3 5 mm jack plug 64 Fujitsu Technology Solutions Downloaded from LpManua...

Page 69: ...ull the power plug out of the mains socket Always remove the 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 obs...

Page 70: ...ing removing memory modules the battery must be removed from the notebook and the notebook must not be connected to the power supply see Preparing to remove components Page 66 Only use memory expansion modules that have been approved for your notebook see Technical data Page 83 Never use force when installing or removing a memory extension Make sure that foreign objects do not fall into the memory...

Page 71: ...idual components separate from each other If you install the wrong screws components may be damaged Lift the cover off the notebook 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 Fujitsu Technology Solutions 67 Downloaded from LpM...

Page 72: ...ds until you feel it click into place 2 Attaching the cover 2 1 Place the cover in the correct mounting position 1 If you remove more than one component at the same time keep the screws for the individual components separate from each other and make sure that you use the correct screws If you install the wrong screws components may be damaged Tighten the screw 2 68 Fujitsu Technology Solutions Dow...

Page 73: ... Page 33 1 2 Remove the screw 1 Keep the screws in a safe place If you are removing more than one component at the same time store the screws for the individual components separately from each other If you install the wrong screws components may be damaged Lift the cover off the notebook 2 Fujitsu Technology Solutions 69 Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals ...

Page 74: ...one component at the same time store the screws for the individual components separately from each other If you install the wrong screws components may be damaged Push the hard disk in the direction of the arrow 2 until the contacts disengage Remove the hard disk from the hard disk compartment 3 70 Fujitsu Technology Solutions Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals ...

Page 75: ...al components separately from each other and make sure that you use the correct screws If you install the wrong screws components may be damaged 3 3 1 2 Place the hard disk into the hard disk compartment 1 Push the hard disk in the direction of the arrow 2 until the contacts engage Fasten the screws 3 Fujitsu Technology Solutions 71 Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals ...

Page 76: ...wrong screws components may be damaged Tighten the screw 2 Insert the battery see Chapter Installing battery Page 33 Finishing component removal After you have removed or changed the system components as you required please prepare your device for operation again as follows Install the battery again see Installing battery Page 33 Turn the notebook the right way up again and place it on a flat surf...

Page 77: ...ity 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 centre The BIOS...

Page 78: ...f 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 settings in the BIOS Setup Utility If you want to exitBIOS Setup Utilitywith these settings select ...

Page 79: ...ware 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 in terms of...

Page 80: ...er Windows Harddisk Operatingsystem restoring You can use the Windows Recovery CD optionally available and the Drivers Utilities CD DVD to reinstall the operating system The instructions are provided on the case of the Recovery CD During the reinstall process your personal files and any installed programs will be deleted We advise you to backup your files to an external hard drive or CD DVD disk b...

Page 81: ...re entered on the keyboard only numerals are written Abeepsoundseverysecond Cause Troubleshooting The virtual numeric keypad of your device is activated see Virtual numeric keypad Page 24 Press the Num key The notebook s LCD screen remains blank LCDscreen LCDscreenistoodark Cause Troubleshooting Monitor is switched off Press a key or touch the touchpad External monitor or television set connected ...

Page 82: ...ected to the notebook and the external 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 Al...

Page 83: ...her 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 or switching the device off and back on a...

Page 84: ...he 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 component on see Switching the wireless components on and off Page 46 The wireless component is enabled Despite this the wireless connection to a network does not work...

Page 85: ...y Extended memory failed at offset xxxx Failing Bits zzzz zzzz When testing the extended memory an error has resulted at the address xxxx Check whether the additional memory module has been inserted correctly Failure Fixed Disk n The settings of the hard disk drive are incorrect Start the BIOS Setup Primary Master submenu and select the correct settings Keyboard controller error Switch the noteboo...

Page 86: ...r Contact your sales outlet or our customer service centre nnnnK Shadow RAM failed at offset xxxx Failing Bits zzzz Contact your sales outlet or our customer service centre System battery is dead Replace and run SETUP Contact your sales outlet or our customer service centre System cache error Cache disabled Contact your sales outlet or our customer service centre System timer error Contact your sa...

Page 87: ...ependent 14 inches 35 56 cm Max resolution device dependent 1366 x 768 16 mio colours LED backlight anti glare Graphics card Chip Intel Graphic Media Accelerator HD Video memory VRAM Shared memory Audio Sound chip Realtec ALC269 Input devices Keyboard 86 keys Touchpad 1 touchpad 2 touchpad buttons fingerprint sensor or scroll bar Slots ExpressCard slot 1 x ExpressCard 34 or ExpressCard 54 Memory c...

Page 88: ...n the supplied Drivers Utilities CD DVD Rechargeable battery You can find information on the batteries used in your device on the Internet at http ts fujitsu com support You can use different batteries When ordering your device you can select between main battery 1 and main battery 2 In addition you can order the optional battery for installation in the module compartment All batteries are 6 cell ...

Page 89: ...0 W mains adapter if you are using the device without the Port Replicator Rated voltage 100 V to 240 V automatic Max rated current 4 22 A An additional mains adapter or power cable can be ordered at any time 100 W mains adapter Technicaldata Use the 100 W mains adapter if you are using the device with the Port Replicator Rated voltage 100 V to 240 V automatic Max rated current 5 27 A An additional...

Page 90: ... socket DisplayPort 20 pin socket Parallel port 25 pin socket Serial port 9 pin connector Microphone port 3 5 mm mono mini jack Headphones port 3 5 mm mono mini jack FireWire port 4 pin S400 USB port 4 x USB 2 0 eSATA port 1 x Docking port 100 pin Ambient conditions Environment class DIN IEC 721 3K2 Mechanical class DIN IEC 721 7M2 Temperature Operation 5 C 35 C Transportation 15 C 60 C 86 Fujitsu...

Page 91: ...nmental mark and the products which satisfy these requirements can be found on the Internet at https www energystar gov Disposal and recycling Notes Information about this subject can be found on your notebook or on our Internet pages Declarations of Conformity Declarationofconformity The Declarations of Conformity for the device can be found at our Internet address under http ts fujitsu com ce Fu...

Page 92: ...t is not explicitly forbidden to travel in the US trading area carrying this device to avoid trouble at customs clearance Fujitsu Technology Solutions GmbH recommends not to bring this device into the US trading area Regulatory information for notebooks without radio device Regulatoryinformation NOTICE Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Fujitsu Technology Solutions could void this ...

Page 93: ...network your telephone company may discontinue your service temporarily If possible they will notify you in advance If advance notice is not practical they will notify you as soon as possible You will also be advised of your right to file a complaint with the FCC This fax modem also complies with fax branding requirements per FCC Part 68 Your telephone company will probably ask you to disconnect t...

Page 94: ...communication equipment should be made by a Canadian authorised maintenance facility Any repairs or alterations not expressly approved by Fujitsu or any equipment failures may give the telecommunication company cause to request the user to disconnect the equipment from the telephone line NOTICE The Ringer Equivalence Number REN for this terminal equipment is 0 0 The REN assigned to each terminal e...

Page 95: ...quivalence de la sonnerie de tous les dispositifs n excède pas 5 AVERTISSEMENT Pour assurer la sécurité les utilisateurs doivent vérifier que la prise de terre du service d électricité les lignes télphoniques et les conduites d eau métalliques sont connectées ensemble Les utilisateurs NE doivent PAS tenter d établir ces connexions eux mêmes mais doivent contacter les services d inspection d instal...

Page 96: ...osure statement This radio device has been evaluated under FCC Bulletin OET 65C and found compliant with the requirements as set forth in CFR 47 Sections 2 1091 2 1093 and 15 247 b 4 addressing RF Exposure from radio frequency devices The radiated output power of this radio device is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits Nevertheless this device shall be used in such a manner that the ...

Page 97: ...ion substitution or attachment The manufacturer and its authorized resellers or distributors will assume no liability for any damage or violation of government regulations arising from failure to comply with these guidelines Export restrictions This product or software contains encryption code which may not be exported or transferred from the US or Canada without an approved US Department of Comme...

Page 98: ... capacity battery 32 Cleaning 14 Components installing removing 65 Configuration BIOS Setup Utility 73 Connecting audio devices 63 64 Connecting headphones 64 Crystal View display cleaning 14 Ctrl Alt Del 26 Ctrl C 26 Cursor control keys 23 Cursor keys 23 D Date is incorrect 77 Declaration of conformity 87 Device setting up 16 Device drivers Parallel port 60 Serial port 60 Devices connecting 58 Co...

Page 99: ... enable 25 M Main memory see Adding memory 66 Mains adapter connecting 16 setting up 16 Manual removal of data carrier 37 Mechanical backup 53 Memory card handling 40 inserting 40 removing 41 Secure Digital 40 Memory expansion installing 68 removing 67 Memory module important notes 66 installing 68 removing 67 Microphone 43 Microphone connecting 63 Mobile operation 13 Modem 44 connecting 44 Module...

Page 100: ...see Battery 31 Regulatory information notebooks with radio device 92 Notebooks without radio device 88 Removing a data carrier 36 Removing memory see Adding memory 66 Return 23 S Safety notes 12 Screen no screen display 78 Screen brightness decrease 25 increase 25 Screen port see VGA connection socket 59 Secure Digital 40 Security functions 52 Selecting a location 16 Self discharge battery 32 Seri...

Page 101: ...damage 15 Transportation 13 14 Travel notebook 13 Troubleshooting 75 U USB ports 61 User password changing 54 entering 54 removing 54 Using a Kensington Lock 53 V VGA connection socket 59 Video devices connecting 63 Virtual numeric keypad 24 Volume decrease 25 increase 25 Volume control 43 W Webcam 31 Weight Saver Removing 34 Wireless LAN Switching off module 46 Switching on module 46 Wireless LAN...

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