Siemens AMILO A Series User's Manual
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1. Getting Started AMILO A Series English co FUJITSU COMPUTERS Are there any technical problems or other questions which you would like to be clarified Please contact e your sales partner e your sales outlet Additional information is provided on the Help Desk list and in the Warranty manual the Warranty manual is included on the Drivers amp Utilities CD provided The latest information on our products tips updates etc can be found on the internet under http www fujitsu siemens com Dieses Handbuch wurde auf Recycling Papier gedruckt This manual has been printed on recycled paper Ce manuel est imprim sur du papier recycl Este manual ha sido impreso sobre papel reciclado Questo manuale stato stampato su carta da riciclaggio Denna handbok r tryckt p recyclingpapper Dit handboek werd op recycling papier gedrukt Herausgegeben von Published by Fujitsu Siemens Computers GmbH Bestell Nr Order No 10600416168 Bestell Nr Order No 440 N50201 Printed in the Federal Republic of Germany AG 0404 04 04 AMILO A Series Getting Started April 2004 edition THEE A Microsoft MS MS DOS Windows and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation VESA and DPMS are trademarks of Video Electronics Standards Association PS 2 is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Inc Pentium is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation USA All other2. you can use the B OS Setup Utility to set the date and time In addition the B OS Setup Utility is also used to assign passwords and monitor energy saving functions You can start the BIOS Setup Utility by pressing the F2 key while booting the system BIOS Setup Utility is terminated with Save Changes and Exit or Exit without Saving Additional information on the B OS Setup Utility is contained in the EasyGuide manual Drivers and utilities If there is installed on your notebook a Windows operating system the Drivers amp Utilities CD is included in the delivery scope The Drivers amp Utilities CD contains useful software and drivers required for the optimum configuration of your notebook Additional information for your notebook and Readme files for the software provided are also included Should you have to carry out a new installation of your operating system then the original drivers and software for your notebook can be restored onto the hard disk with the Drivers amp Utilities CD You will always find the drivers available when the device was shipped on the Drivers amp Utilities CD Driver updates are available at http www driver cd com English 6 10600416168 A Series Windows Recovery CD With the Windows Recovery CD you can restore the operating system on your notebook Additional information is contained in the EasyGuide manual Troubleshooting and tips This chapter describes p
3. manual can be opened from the menu Start All Programs AddOn or by double clicking on the symbol in the C 14ddOn EasyGuide folder Further information about your notebook can also be found on the CD Drivers amp Utilities in the Safety and Ergonomics manual in the Warranty manual in the information files e g XT DOC WRI HLP PDF in your operating system documentation on the internet at http www fujitsu siemens com Safety notes It is essential that you observe the following safety information as well as safety information provided in the Safety and Ergonomics manual e During installation and before operating the device observe the instructions on environmental conditions in the chapter entitled IPreparation for use and operation as well as the instructions e EasyGuide manual in the Technical Data chapter o e When cleaning the notebook observe the relevant notes in the EasyGuide manual e Keepthis operating manual together with your device If you pass on the device to third parties you should include this manual English 2 10600416168 A Series Preparation for use and operation A Please observe the safety information in the previous chapter You must charge the battery and install the application programmes before you can work with the notebook The operating system and drivers required are preinstalled The battery supplies your notebook with the necessary power during m
4. set the brightness by pressing the key Fn together with the key F8 darker or F7 brighter until the picture appears correct The notebook is set so that the picture only appears on the external screen gt Press the key combination Fn F4 to switch over the display to the LCD screen or to specify the simultaneous display on the LCD screen and the external screen If you are operating the notebook with a battery you may have overlooked the reference to the low battery level and the notebook has switched over to Standby mode gt Connect the power adapter gt Press the ON OFF switch The battery discharges too quickly You may have an application running that consumes a great deal of power due to frequent accessing of the hard disk or CD ROM drive gt Use the power adapter as frequently as possible The maximum brightness may have been set for the screen gt Set the screen somewhat darker with the key Fn and the key F8 to reduce the power consumption The power management features have been deactivated gt Check the settings in the BIOS Setup Utility and adjust the parameters English 8 10600416168 A Series The ON OFF switch does not respond properly The system may be processing gt Wait until the system has completed processing You have not pressed the ON OFF switch long enough to switch off the notebook
5. For wireless data transfer you must align the notebook s infrared interface with that of the partner device e g PC The devices must not be more than one metre apart 10600416168 English 3 A Series Connecting the power adapter Please take note of the information in the section Selecting a location The power cable supplied conforms to the requirements of the country in which you purchased your notebook Make sure that the power cable is approved for use in the country in which you intend to use it The power adapter s AC cord should only be connected to a mains outlet if the notebook is connected to the power adapter Upon delivery the battery can be found in the battery compartment Do not use the power adapter for other notebooks or devices Do not use a power adapter that is not specially intended for this notebook gt Connect the power adapter cable to the DC jack DC IN of the notebook gt Connect the power cable into the power adapter gt Plug the power cable into the mains supply The battery indicator of the notebook flashes The installed battery will charge Switching on the notebook for the first time When you switch on your notebook for the first time the supplied software is installed and configured You should plan some time for this as this process must not be interrupted gt Slide the release on front of notebook to the right and fold up the LCD screen gt Press the ON
6. OFF switch 1 to switch the notebook on The power on indicator 1 of the notebook lights up English 4 10600416168 A Series After switch on a self test POST Power On Self Test is automatically carried out Never switch the notebook off during the self test Leave the external power adapter connected to your notebook during the initial installation Once the installation has been started the notebook must not be switched off During installation the notebook may only be rebooted when you are requested to do so During installation follow the instructions on screen Consult the operating system manual if there is anything unclear about the requested input data You will find further information about the system drivers utilities updates manuals etc on the Drivers amp Utilities CD supplied Switching the notebook off gt Close all programmes and shut down your operating system please see operating system manual Touchpad and touchpad buttons The touchpad enables you to move the mouse pointer on the screen The touchpad buttons allow the selection and execution of commands They correspond to the buttons on a conventional mouse Moving the pointer gt Move your finger on the touchpad The pointer will move accordingly Selecting an item gt Move the pointer to the item you wish to select gt Tap the touchpad once or press the left button once The item will be selected Executing a com
7. follows this symbol describes activities that must be performed in the order shown This font indicates screen outputs This font indicates programme names commands or menu items Quotation marks indicate names of chapters data carriers and terms that are being emphasised 10600416168 English 1 A Series Important notes This chapter contains references to other sources of information It is essential that you observe the safety information for your notebook Declarations of Conformity The Declarations of Conformity concerning this notebook can be found at our internet address http www driver cd com Hereby Fujitsu Siemens Computers declares that this AMILO A Series is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999 5 EC The EasyGuide manual and other sources of information Detailed instructions and technical information for your notebook are contained in the EasyGuide manual This manual is only available as a PDF file If you connect a printer to your notebook you can print out the EasyGuide manual The programme Adobe Acrobat Reader must be installed to be able to open the EasyGuide manual If the installation file can be found in the menu Start All Programs AddOn install the programme by double clicking on the installation file If you cannot find the installation file the programme Adobe Acrobat Reader has already been preinstalled The EasyGuide
8. gt Press the ON OFF switch for approx 4 seconds No sound or minimal volume Check that the hardware volume control is correctly set gt Double click on the volume indicator in the task bar and adjust the volume Make sure that the loudspeaker is not switched off here gt Make sure that the sound driver is correctly installed under Control Panel System Device Manager gt Use the key combination Fn F5 or Fn F6 to check the volume The CD DVD does not function Check whether the CD DVD has been properly inserted into the drive gt Check whether the CD DVD is scratched warped dirty or damp gt Make sure that you use a CD DVD that complies with the standards gt Use the key combination Fn F5 or Fn F6 to check the volume Contact with hotline help desk If you are unable to solve a certain problem please contact the hotline help desk The telephone numbers are contained in the supplied help desk list Please have the following information ready when you call e The model name and serial number of the notebook The serial number is located on a sticker on the underside of the notebook e Notes of any messages that appear on the screen and information on acoustic signals e Any changes you have made to the hardware or software after receiving the notebook e _ Any changes you have made to the BIOS Setup Utility set
9. mand gt Move the pointer to the field you wish to select gt Tap the touchpad twice or press the left button twice The command will be executed 10600416168 English 5 A Series Dragging an object gt Move the pointer to the item you wish to select gt Select the desired object and leave your finger on the touchpad gt Drag the object to the desired position gt Lift your finger from the touchpad The item will be moved Battery The battery supplies your notebook with the necessary power during mobile use The battery indicator displays the current state of the battery The battery in the notebook is not fully charged at the time of delivery You must first harge the battery with the power adapter connected to the mains supply see IConnecting the power adapterf Information on how to install and remove the battery how to maintain and service it and how to optimise the battery operating time can be found in the EasyGuide manual System settings In BIOS Setup Utility you can set the system functions and the hardware configuration of the notebook The Drivers amp Utilities CD contains useful software and drivers required for the optimum configuration of your notebook With the Windows Recovery CD you can restore the operating system on your notebook BIOS Setup Utility With the BIOS Setup Utility you can change a number of parameters and therefore the configuration of your notebook For example
10. obile use If you use the notebook in a normal office situation you can run it from the mains using the power adapter Unpacking and checking the delivery gt Unpack all the individual parts gt Check the delivery for damage incurred during transportation Should you discover damages incurred during transportation notify your local sales outlet immediately Do not discard the original packing material of the devices Keep the original packing material in case you need to ship the equipment again Selecting a location Select a suitable location for the notebook before setting it up Consider the following points when looking for a location e Do not place it on a soft surface e g a carpet or soft furnishings The space between the notebook s feet must be clear Place the notebook on a stable flat nonslippery surface In view of the multitude of different finishes used on furniture it is possible that the rubber feet of the notebook will mark the surface they stand on e Never place the notebook and the power adapter on a heat sensitive surface e The notebook and the power adapter should be at least 200 mm apart e Keep other objects 100 mm away from the notebook and its power adapter to ensure adequate ventilation e Never cover the fan intake or exhaust openings of the notebook or the power adapter e Donotexpose the notebook to extreme environmental conditions Protect the notebook from dust humidity and heat e
11. roblems that may occur when working with your notebook If you fail to correct the problem proceed as described in the section Contact with hotline help deskl The notebook cannot be started If the notebook does not start after switch on this may be due to one of the following The battery is not installed correctly gt Switch the notebook off gt Check whether the battery is installed correctly in its compartment gt Switch the notebook on The battery is dead gt Charge the battery or gt Replace the battery or gt Connect the power adapter to the notebook The power adapter is not connected correctly gt Switch the notebook off gt Check whether the power adapter is connected correctly to the notebook gt Check whether the power cable is plugged properly into the power adapter and into the mains outlet The indicator on the power adapter should illuminate v Switch the notebook on 10600416168 English 7 A Series No display appears on screen power on indicator flashes If no display appears on the screen and the power on indicator flashes this may have the following Causes The screen power management feature may be active gt Press any key to activate the display The notebook is in Standby or Suspend mode gt Press the ON OFF switch to end the Standby or Suspend mode The display angle or brightness may not be properly adjusted Change the display angle and
12. tings after receiving the notebook e Your system configuration and all peripheral devices connected to your system e Your sales contract 10600416168 English 9
13. trademarks referenced are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners whose protected rights are acknowledged Copyright Fujitsu Siemens Computers GmbH 2004 All rights including rights of translation reproduction by printing copying or similar methods in part or in whole are reserved Offenders will be liable for damages All rights including rights created by patent grant or registration of a utility model or design are reserved Delivery subject to availability Right of technical modification reserved Contents 10600416168 English A Series Innovative technology and ergonomic design make this notebook the ideal user friendly and reliable travel companion Your operating system is pre installed on the hard disk for your convenience when you use your notebook for the first time This Getting Started operating manual tells you how to put your notebook into operation If a technical problem should arise helpful information can be found in the Troubleshooting and tips chapter Notational conventions The meanings of the symbols and fonts used in this manual are as follows Indicates information which is important for your health or for preventing physical damage Failure to follow the instructions may lead to loss of data invalidate your warranty destroy the notebook or endanger your life Indicates important information which is required to use the system properly Text which
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