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Page 1: ...U Us se er r s s M Ma an nu ua al l Futura Durus Notebook ...

Page 2: ...Owners 12 CHAPTER 2 13 GETTING STARTED 13 Hardware and Software 15 Front View 15 Right View 16 Left View 17 Bottom View 18 LED Status Indicators 19 Power Indicators 20 Function Keys 20 Numeric Keypad 21 Touchpad 22 The Optical Drive 24 Connecting the Printer 25 The Express Card Slot 25 The Graphics System 26 Communication Components 29 Information about the Wireless LAN button 31 Information about...

Page 3: ...g Battery Power 41 Power Saving Modes 42 Power Saving Tips 43 When to Replace the Battery 43 Heat Considerations 44 Battery Hot Swappable function Optional 44 CHAPTER 5 46 USING THE BIOS SETUP UTILITY 46 Using the BIOS Setup Utility 46 Change User Password 53 APPENDIX A 54 SPECIFICATIONS 54 Specifications 55 APPENDIX B 61 FAQ STATEMENT 65 ...

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Page 6: ...ty hard disk drive provides you with plenty of storage space for multimedia files and applications This Manual contains all the information you need to set up and use your new notebook It describes all the features of the notebook in an easy to read yet thorough manner COPYRIGHTS AND TRADEMARKS Please note The material in this manual is subject to change without notice Trademarks Microsoft Windows...

Page 7: ...hantability or fitness for a particular purpose As a result the documentation is licensed as is and you the licensee are assuming the entire risk as to its quality and performance The vendor reserves the right to revise this operation manual and all accompanying software and documentation and to make changes in the content without obligation to notify any person or organization of the revision or ...

Page 8: ...period Update this section when you add new options DATE OF PURCHASE PLACE OF PURCHASE DEALER S NAME DEALER S ADDRESS TELEPHONE E MAIL ADDRESS WWW CONTACT PERSON MODEL NUMBER SERIAL NUMBER BIOS VERSION The serial number is on the label with a bar code on the bottom side of the computer The BIOS revision number will appear briefly on the screen after turning on the computer before the graphic BIOS ...

Page 9: ...d result from a fall Slots and openings in the system cabinet are for ventilation purposes Do not block or cover these openings or the system could overheat Do not use or store the computer near a source of heat or dust On the base or rear panel of this notebook there is a label with information on the power requirements of this system These requirements must be followed If you are unsure of your ...

Page 10: ...e items may not be available in some countries or some vendors may choose not to carry all the items 512 MB 1GB or 2GB DDRII SODIMM memory modules Caution When purchasing any of the accessories listed above purchase only those accessories that are approved for use with your computer The above accessories are proprietary items Your system vendor can obtain these approved accessories If you use item...

Page 11: ... Built in Stereo Speakers and Microphone The stereo speakers and internal microphone enable you to run a variety of multimedia applications Where to Look For Information About Your Computer This User s Manual describes the key elements of your computer New users can find a simple step by step orientation in the Quick Start section of this chapter About Windows Windows Online Help found on the Star...

Page 12: ...ower button to turn on the power Note The battery is not fully charged Allow your battery to fully charge before using it i e before disconnecting AC power Calibrating the battery before use is also highly recommended Refer to Chapter 5 Power Management for further information Use the touchpad to move the cursor on the screen Move your finger across the pad to control the cursor and press the righ...

Page 13: ...ook Type your name and if applicable the name of your company Read the End User s License Agreement Click Next to accept it Enter the product key number You can find this on the Certificate of Authenticity on a sticker attached to the computer Click Finish The Start Wizard will prompt you to set the date and your local time After the Start Wizard updates your system settings the Welcome to Windows...

Page 14: ...lume Fn F9 increases the volume Fn F10 Mute the volume Alternatively you can adjust the volume with the Windows volume control applet located on the taskbar Adjusting the Brightness Use the following hot key combinations to adjust the LCD panel brightness Fn F6 decreases the brightness Fn F7 increases the brightness ...

Page 15: ...en click OK If you are going to be away from the computer for a short period there are ways of conserving power without shutting down the system See Chapter 5 Power Saving Modes for details Warning Shutting off the computer improperly may result in data loss Making a Startup Disk If you have trouble starting Windows the startup disk can be used to start your computer and fix many problems Refer to...

Page 16: ... are safe for computers If you are not sure ask the security staff You should keep a close eye on your computer When you are in a hurry make sure that you walk away with the correct notebook computer Tape your business card to the notebook and accessories In the workplace notebooks and accessories may often look exactly alike leading to equipment mix ups Prevent such mix ups by placing your name o...

Page 17: ...ying case Consider using a lock For added security consider purchasing a Kensington lock to put into the Kensington lock hole on the back side of your computer see Chapter 2 back View Use the Kensington lock to secure the computer to a desk or table Note Using a computer for extended periods of time with a poor workstation setup and incorrect work habits can cause health problems ...

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Page 19: ...ls of your notebook computer including the hardware components the software and the audio and video systems Getting Started Before you begin using your computer read this chapter to familiarize yourself with the main components installed in the system Lift the LCD screen and open up the computer ...

Page 20: ...ter 2 16 1 2 2 2 2 8 8 10 Top View 1 Web CAM optional 2 LCD panel 3 Power button 4 Wireless LAN button 5 Keyboard 6 Touchpad 7 Touchpad button 8 Status indicators 9 Speakers 10 Microphone 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 9 7 ...

Page 21: ...ard door 2 MS Pro MS MMC SD 4 in 1 Card reader slot Right View 1 IEEE 1394 port 2 D sub serial port 3 USB 2 0 Universal Serial Bus port 4 Optical drive 5 Disk ejection button 6 Fax modem RJ 11 jack 7 LAN RJ 45 jack 2 1 1 2 3 7 4 5 6 ...

Page 22: ...er 2 18 Left View 1 DC in jack 2 VGA external video display port 3 USB 2 0 Universal Serial Bus ports 4 Audio out jack 5 Microphone in jack 6 Smart card slot Optional 7 Express 54 34 card slot 2 1 5 4 3 6 7 ...

Page 23: ...Chapter 2 19 Bottom View 1 Ventilation slot 2 Battery release latch with lock function 3 Battery 1 3 2 ...

Page 24: ...cular function of the computer is active Each indicator is marked with a symbol Power indicator Power On Off WLAN WLAN On Off HDD Optical Drive The computer is reading information from the optical drive or HDD Number Lock The keyboard is in Num Lock mode Caps Lock The keyboard is in Caps Lock mode Battery Battery status ...

Page 25: ...e Flash blue Power is in suspend mode Blue Wireless LAN Green Fully Charged Orange Battery is charging Flashing Orange Low battery Function Keys Hold the Fn key while pressing the numbered function key Function key Description Fn F1 Bluetooth on off Fn F2 3G function on off Fn F3 Touch pad on off Fn F4 Suspend to RAM HDD Fn F5 Toggles between LCD CRT displays Fn F6 Decreases LCD brightness Fn F7 I...

Page 26: ...the cursor around the screen The instructions listed below describe how to use the touchpad 1 First place your fingers on the keyboard in the normal typing position The touchpad is easily accessible by moving either your left or right thumb off the space bar and on to the touchpad 2 Gently move your thumb across the pressure sensitive touchpad in the direction you want the cursor to move The pad d...

Page 27: ...t you wish to select rapidly press the left button two times This action is commonly referred to as double clicking an object Dragging There are two ways to drag Move the pointer to the desired location then press down the left button While still holding down the left button move the pointer to the desired location Release the button Move the pointer to the desired location Tap the touchpad twice ...

Page 28: ...e optical drive will be E Inserting a Disk 1 Press the button on the front of the drive to open the disk tray and pull the tray open 2 Place the disk on the tray label side up 3 Place the disk on the central spindle and press gently until the disk clicks into place 4 Slide back the tray until it clicks shut Removing a Disk 1 Make sure the computer is not accessing the optical drive 2 Press the eje...

Page 29: ...ts on top of discs Warning Do not insert any foreign objects into the disc tray Do not force the tray to open or close manually When not in use keep the tray closed to prevent dust or dirt from entering the drive unit If you experience difficulty when removing a CD disc stretch a paper clip or use a pin or a thin metal rod and insert it into the emergency eject hole located on the front panel The ...

Page 30: ... will feel some resistance as the card slides into the back of the slot 3 Express cards require drivers or a program that allows the operating system to use a specific device Many drivers are included with Windows but if not you will be prompted to install the driver included with your card 4 The computer will beep twice to indicate successful installation Note Please read the instructions include...

Page 31: ... the display Using the computer in DOS mode may produce the same effect because it uses a 640 by 480 resolution by default You can stretch these low resolution displays to full screen size by selecting either the Expanded Display or Display Expansion Mode features in the BIOS utility However the stretching may cause distortion especially to fonts High Resolution with an external monitor Higher res...

Page 32: ...lor depth can also be made in this dialog box Dual Displays With Windows system you may use an external monitor simultaneously with your notebook s LCD You may also use the external monitor only and disable the LCD or only use the LCD To do this you may first need to enable the multiple display settings in Windows XP 1 Open the Control Panel 2 Double click Display The Display Properties window ope...

Page 33: ... mode the video display hot key combination is available you can cycle the video output by pressing the Fn F5 keys Mirror In Mirror mode the video display hot key combination is available you can cycle the video output by pressing the Fn F5 keys If the external CRT is connected the display on the LCD and the CRT is the same ...

Page 34: ...nts This system provides powerful communication functions including built in Fax Modem jack LAN jack and Express card slot Fax Modem and LAN Fax Modem and LAN jack on the right side of the computer allows you to connect to the Internet to send and receive data When used with fax software it can be used as a fax When using this function first plug the phone cord into the Fax Modem jack Anti electro...

Page 35: ...Chapter 2 31 Attention When using the data communications function please do not plug the phone cord into the ISDN or PBX jack to avoid an electrical surge that will cause the MDC module to burn ...

Page 36: ...Local Area Network The built in Wireless Local Area Network WLAN interface card can provide a quick access without using cables for the connection to the network equipments The interface card adopts the IEEE 802 11 protocol and uses the 2 4 5 GHz ISM electric wave frequency band as the transmission interface to set up the communications between the host computer and other computers The way of proc...

Page 37: ...n 3G function There ll be a 3G Watcher program window shown on Desktop Please follow 3G Watcher Help Topics Wireless Data Connections Manage profiles to create a profile first After all settings are completed click Connect to access Internet User will find on Windows task bar The indicator shows the received signal strength in dBm up to a maximum of five bars Please press Fn F2 function keys or cl...

Page 38: ...ons such as hands free headset for voice calls printing and fax capabilities and synchronizing PDA laptop and mobile phone applications Please press Fn F2 hot key on Keyboard to turn on Bluetooth function User could check Bluetooth connection status of indicator on Windows task bar Bluetooth disconnection Bluetooth connection Double click Bluetooth indicator or on Desktop to turn on application pr...

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Page 40: ...o Port The 15 pin VGA port can be used to connect your computer to an external monitor See the Graphics System in chapter 2 for more information 2 USB 2 0 Universal Serial Bus Ports The Universal Serial Bus USB is the latest standard for attaching monitors input devices scanners and other devices to a PC USB devices can be chained together on a single cable 3 Audio out Jack Connect a stereo headse...

Page 41: ...al Drive Your computer comes with a built in Combo DVD CD RW Drive You may view DVDs and write to a CD R or CD RW disc 5 Disk Eject Button Press the eject button to eject the disk tray The manual eject keyhole is located next to it and allows you to manually eject a jammed disc 6 Fax modem RJ 11 Jack The fax modem can transmit data using the 56 Kbps V 90 protocol and send and receive faxes at 14 4...

Page 42: ...ff 2 SIM card door The 4 in 1 card reader slot is specially used for the device with a MS Pro MS MMC SD interfaced card Insert the card into 4 in 1 card slot securely for device access Warning Plug your modem into an analog telephone jack only Most homes use analog lines Do not use digital lines such as the PBX and ISDN systems found in many offices Digital lines may damage your modem ...

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Page 44: ...ttery learning and then press enter Execute Battery Learning function OK Cancel 4 Press OK at the above Battery Auto Calibration dialog to begin the battery calibration Battery Calibration will take from 4 to 8 hours depending on how much power the battery may already contain Note For optimum performance we recommend calibrating the battery again every three months Each time you charge and dischar...

Page 45: ...abled or disabled the Low Battery Alarm and the Critical Battery Alarm Use the slidebar to set the power level at which the alarms are activated Click on the Alarm Action button to choose whether the alarm sounds displays a message or both Warning When battery power is low the Notebook will display a warning on the screen Take immediate action such as saving files or connecting to the AC adapter o...

Page 46: ...in the Power Options Advanced dialog box in the Control panel The Power Options Properties dialog box allows you to set different actions to take when the computer is left idle for a certain amount of time Suspend Mode There are several possible settings for suspend mode which can be selected in the Power Management dialog box You may have the notebook standby suspend or you can power off the comp...

Page 47: ...down for more than four seconds will force a power off while operating under any situation resulting in the loss of any unsaved information Power Saving Tips Avoid operating the fax modem or audio and video applications when using battery power Operating a fax modem video or audio equipment increases the computer s power requirements Decreasing monitor brightness can also save power Decrease brigh...

Page 48: ...t battery is properly orientated Slide back the side battery latch 1 2 then insert the battery into the battery compartment Check that the latch locks back into position Heat Considerations The computer s processor has been specially designed to consume little power and generates very little heat However working in a hot environment or working for long periods may raise the temperature Your comput...

Page 49: ...rs could replace main battery in 3 minutes without shut down the system in advance Warning 1 It is better to charge the system for 16 hours or longer when users receive the system at the first time 2 Please remove AC adapter first and then replace main battery after system entering into S3 mode suspend to RAM 3 Please make sure all USB devices are removed when users replace main battery in S3 mode...

Page 50: ...C Ch ha ap pt te er r 5 5 U Us si in ng g t th he e B BI IO OS S S Se et tu up p U Ut ti il li it ty y ...

Page 51: ... system reads this information to initialize the hardware so that it can operate correctly Use the BIOS setup utility to change your computer s start up configuration For example you can change the security and power management routines of your system Starting the BIOS Setup Utility You can only enter the BIOS setup utility as the computer is booting that is between the time you turn on the comput...

Page 52: ...F10 Save and Exit ESC Press Esc to exit any section If you wish to exit the BIOS utility without saving changes go to the main menu then press Esc Users are allowed to enter new values to replace the default settings in certain fields and the rest fields are specified by system default parameters and cannot be modified by users Reverse the attribute of the main options and press the Enter key to e...

Page 53: ...Core TM 2 Duo CPU T7500 CPU 2 2Ghz Speed 2200MHz System Memory Size 1024MB System Time 19 14 50 System Date Tue 01 16 2007 Use ENTER TAB Or SHIFT TAB to select a field Use or to Configure system Time Select Screen Select Item Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit V02 53 Copyright 1985 2004 American Megatrends Inc Figure 6 1 ...

Page 54: ...USB Support Enabled Configure SATA as IDE Wireless LAN Mode Control Commercial Mode Wireless Commercial Mode START OFF Serial Port1 Address 3F8 IRQ4 Serial Port1 Mode NORMAL Battery Learning Function Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit V02 53 Copyright 1985 2004 American Megatrends Inc Figure 6 2 ...

Page 55: ...SB Hot Plug 3rd Boot Device SATA Fujitsu MHV20 Specifies the boot sequence from the available devices A device enclosed in Parenthesis has been disabled in the corresponding type menu Select Screen Select Item Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit V02 53 Copyright 1985 2004 American Megatrends Inc Figure 6 3 ...

Page 56: ...r Password Installed User Password Installed Change Supervisor Password Change User Password Password Check Setup TCG TPM SUPPORT No Install or Change the password Select Screen Select Item Enter Change F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit V02 53 Copyright 1985 2004 American Megatrends Inc Figure 6 4 ...

Page 57: ...d Exit Discard changes and Exit Discard Changes Load Optimal Defaults Exit system setup after saving the changes F10 key can be used for this operation Select Screen Select Item Enter Go To Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit V02 53 Copyright 1985 2004 American Megatrends Inc Figure 6 5 ...

Page 58: ... or fewer keystrokes If you make an error press Esc to start over Resetting the CMOS to Default Settings The main page provides the system parameters for you to reset the CMOS to default settings After you enter this page select the Load Optimal Defaults Select OK to reset the CMOS to default settings Exiting and Saving Save Settings and Exit Select this option to save changes to the field values ...

Page 59: ...A Ap pp pe en nd di ix x A A S Sp pe ec ci if fi ic ca at ti io on ns s ...

Page 60: ...y Capacity Two 200 pin DDRII SODIMM sockets each for 512MB 1GB 2GB Type DDR II 667 Max Memory 2GB 4GB TBD Maximum Vista 32bits only supports 3GB Max Display LCD 15 4 WXGA 1280x800 TFT WXGA 1440x900 Web Camera 1 3Mega pixel Web cam Factory Optional Storage HDD Removable 2 5 9 5mm HDD with SATA150 Supported capacities of 80 100 120 160 TBD GB ODD One field changeable Side opening optical media devic...

Page 61: ...tional WWAN 3G module that support HSDPA EVDO The SIM card is secured behind a security screwed door Antenna support for WWAN 3G WLAN can t work at the same time I O Ports Standard Three USB 2 0 connectors gap of at least 5 mm between closest edge of ports One Head Phone out phone jack One Mic in phone jack for external Microphone Above two connectors mounted on side of unit and black colored One ...

Page 62: ...attery Charging Charging On Off Orange LED On Low battery Orange Flash Full Green LED On Storage Access HDD ODD Green LED On When Access Keyboard Capital Number Green LED On When Locked Power AC Adapter Input 100 240V 50 60Hz Output 20V 3 25A 65W AC DC adapter is 90 degree angle connect to system Battery Pack Standard Li lon 9 cell 3S3P 6600mAH 11 1V 73 26WH Smart Battery Pack Battery Life Mobile ...

Page 63: ...wireless power automatic off Ethernet cable un plug then wireless power automatic on Wireless power button on off functions disable 2 Commercial customer Three setting in BIOS WLAN setup a Start on Wireless power automatic on when system power on Wireless power button on off functions enable b Start off Wireless power automatic off when system power on Wireless power button on off functions enable...

Page 64: ...eet with 26 drops to 2 of plywood over concrete with unit off and display closed Up to 5 units to pass MIL STD 810F Method 516 4 Procedure IV Height Modified Vibration MIL STD 810F Method 514 4 Procedure I Category 10 Fig 16 17 ASTM 4169 Truck Transport 11 5 2 Random test Assurance Level II Spill Proof 100C C water drop on all C cover area in 2 5 seconds with system operational with no effect on s...

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Page 66: ...p speed of programs This maintenance includes deleting unnecessary files and defragmenting which rearranges data into more efficient groupings Windows includes utilities for performing these maintenance tasks Run Disk Cleanup to remove unnecessary files and Disk Defragmenter to defragment the hard drive For more information refer to Windows documentation Q The internal fax modem dial tone sound is...

Page 67: ...eries will go into the low voltage protection mode due to data back ups and natural electrical discharge At that point restoring normal voltage will require slow charging over a period of several hours Calibration can be performed after the battery has returned to a normal condition Q My computer alerts CMOS Battery Low what can I do A If you keep your computer in no power situation unplug the com...

Page 68: ...Appendix B FAQ Statement 64 Save configuration changes and exit setup OK Cancel ...

Page 69: ... user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures 5 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Shielded interconnect cab...

Page 70: ...hone company will notify you in advance that temporary discontinuance of service may be required However if advance notice isn t practical the telephone company will notify the customer as soon as possible Also you will be advised of your right to file a compliant with the FCC if you believe it necessary The telephone company may mark changes in its facilities equipment operations or procedures th...

Page 71: ...rges To program this information refer to the manual of the communication software European Notice Products with the CE Marking comply with both the EMC Directive 89 336 EEC and the Low Voltage Directive 73 23 EEC issued by the Commission of the European Community Compliance with these directives implies conformity to the following European Norms EN 55022 CISPR 22 Radio Frequency Interference EN 5...

Page 72: ...1 V 1 4 1 2005 09 EN 301 489 17 V 1 2 1 2002 04 EN 50371 2002 EN 60950 1 2001 SAFETY CAUTION To reduce the risk of fire use only No 26 AWG or larger telecommunication line cord IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using your telephone equipment basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire electric shock and injury to persons including the following Do not use this pr...

Page 73: ...ceptable method of connection In some cases the company s inside writing associated with a single line individual service may be extended by means of a certified connector assembly telephone extension cord The customer should be aware that compliance with the above conditions may not prevent degradation of service in some situations Repairs to certified equipment should be made by an authorized Ca...

Page 74: ... AND DISPOSAL PLANS IN YOUR AREA CAUTION FOR ADAPTER THIS NOTEBOOK COMPUTER IS FOR USE WITH DEDICATED AC Adapter BATTERY CAUTION DANGER OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS INCORRECTLY REPLACED REPLACE ONLY WITH THE SAME OR EQUIVALENT TYPE RECOMMENDED BY THE MANUFACTURER DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE MANUFACTURER S INSTRUCTIONS CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT LASERSCHUTZKLASSE 1 PRODUKT TO EN60825 CAUTIO...

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