Fujitsu Siemens Computers AMILO Desktop L Series, Operating Manual

Page 1: ...Notebook EasyGuide English AMILO L Series ...

Page 2: ...www fujitsu siemens com support helpdesk html your sales partner your sales outlet Additional information is contained in the Help Desk list and the Warranty manual The Warranty manual can be found on the Drivers Utilities CD provided with your computer The latest information on our products tips updates etc can be found on the internet under http www fujitsu siemens com ...

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Page 4: ...ado Denne håndboken er trykt på resirkulert papir Tato prírucka byla vytištena na recyklovaném papíre A használati utasítást visszaforgatott papírra nyomtatták Podręcznik ten wydrukowano na wtórnie wykorzystanym papierze Bu el kitabõ tekrar geri dönüştürülmüş kağõt üzerine basõlmõştõr Published by Fujitsu Siemens Computers GmbH Order No 10600572101 Order No 440 N80403 Edition 1 Printed in the Fede...

Page 5: ...chnical data Notebook views Index Important notes Using your notebook for the first time Using your notebook Security functions Connecting external devices Memory expansion Settings in BIOS Setup Utility Troubleshooting and tips January 2005 edition ...

Page 6: ...logies AG Sony and Memory Stick are registered trademarks of Sony Electronics Inc All other trademarks referenced are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners whose protected rights are acknowledged Copyright Fujitsu Siemens Computers GmbH 2005 All rights including rights of translation reproduction by printing copying or similar methods in part or in whole are reserved Offen...

Page 7: ...notebook 12 Using your notebook for the first time 13 Unpacking and checking your notebook 13 Selecting a location 14 Connecting the power adapter 15 Using your notebook 17 Switching the notebook on and off 17 Switching on the notebook 17 Switching off the notebook 18 Status indicators 18 Keyboard 19 Numeric keypad 21 Key combinations 22 Country and keyboard settings 23 Easy Launch keys 23 Touchpa...

Page 8: ...ions 43 Kensington Lock 43 BIOS password protection 43 Brief overview of the security functions 44 Using Kensington Lock 44 Configuring password protection in BIOS Setup Utility 45 Protecting BIOS Setup Utility supervisor and user password 45 Password protection of operating system 47 Virus protection for the hard disk 47 Connecting external devices 49 Ports 50 Connecting an external monitor 52 Co...

Page 9: ... 60 The external monitor is blank or the image is unstable under Windows 61 The notebook cannot be started 61 The notebook stops working 62 The mouse does not work 62 The printer does not print 62 The DVD film does not continue to play 63 Acoustic warnings 63 System configuration contains invalid data 63 Error messages on the screen 64 Technical data 67 AMILO L7300 67 Battery 68 Power adapter 65 W...

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Page 11: ...ort to watch DVD movies and record your own disks S Video out for connecting your notebook to your television An IEEE 1394 FireWire connection for high speed devices such as digital camcorders Four USB ports which provide easy expansion with webcams game pads printers and more An internal modem for connecting to the internet A PC card slot CardBus or PCMIA for using a type II PC card An onboard so...

Page 12: ... to loss of data invalidate your warranty destroy the notebook or endanger your life i Indicates important information which is required to use the system properly Text which 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 hard ...

Page 13: ...tain an overview of the displays and connections of the notebook Please familiarise yourself with these components before you start to work with your notebook Opened Notebook 1 2 3 4 7 8 5 6 1 LCD screen 2 Loudspeakers 3 ON OFF switch of the Notebook 4 Touchpad 5 Touchpad buttons 6 Status indicators 7 Keyboard 8 Easy Launch keys ...

Page 14: ...Notebook views 4 10600572101 edition 1 Left side panel 1 2 3 4 5 1 DC jack DC IN 2 Kensington Lock device 3 LAN port 4 USB ports 5 PC card slot ...

Page 15: ...Notebook views 10600572101 edition 1 5 Right side panel 1 2 4 3 1 drive tray 2 Manually removing the CD 3 Insert Eject button 4 Headphones port ...

Page 16: ...Notebook views 6 10600572101 edition 1 Back panel 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 Microphone jack 2 Modem port 3 S Video out socket 4 USB ports 5 Monitor port 6 Ventilation slots ...

Page 17: ...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 A lithium battery button cell is contained in your notebook The lithium battery should only be replaced by an authorised technician In...

Page 18: ... Notes on installing and removing components Only qualified technicians should repair your notebook Unauthorised opening and incorrect repair may greatly endanger the user electric shock fire risk and will invalidate your warranty Switch the notebook off and pull the power plug out of the mains socket Remove the battery Take care when you use the locking mechanisms on the battery and any other com...

Page 19: ... to work for longer before having to recharge the battery Energy saving under Windows If a monitor with energy saving features is connected to your notebook you can use the Screen Saver tab to activate the energy saving features of the monitor Select a screen saver in the menu Start Control Panel Appearance and Themes Display Screen Saver You may set further energy saving functions in the menu Sta...

Page 20: ...on on possible operating restrictions If your country is not included in the list then please contact the corresponding supervisory authority as to whether the use of this product is permitted in your country Restrictions France Limited frequency range only the channels 10 to 13 2457 MHz or 2472 MHz may be used in France It is prohibited to use the device outdoors Italy A ministerial permit is als...

Page 21: ...vel in another country check whether the local power supply and the specifications of the power cable are compatible If this is not the case buy a power cable that matches the local conditions Do not use a connection adapter for electrical devices to connect the notebook Your modem may not be fully compatible with the telephone system in the country you are visiting This may result in poor perform...

Page 22: ...y use cleaning products designed for computers Normal 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 Wipe the casing with a dry cloth If particularly dirty use a cloth which has been moistened in mild domestic detergent and then carefully wrung out To clean the keyboard and the to...

Page 23: ...n its built in battery You can increase the battery s life by enabling the system s energy saving functions When you use your notebook in your home or office we recommend you use the mains adapter instead of the battery Please see the Connecting external devices chapter for instructions on how to connect devices such as a mouse and a printer to the notebook Unpacking and checking your notebook Unp...

Page 24: ...the notebook on a stable flat nonslippery surface Please note that the rubber feet may mark certain types of surfaces Never place the notebook and the power adapter on a heat sensitive surface The notebook and the power adapter should be at least 200 mm apart Keep other objects 100 mm away from the notebook and its power adapter to ensure adequate ventilation Never cover the fan intake or exhaust ...

Page 25: ...in which you intend to use it The mains adapter s AC cable should only be connected to a mains socket if the notebook is connected to the mains adapter 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 1 2 3 Connect the power adapter cable to the DC jack DC IN of the notebook 1 Connect the power cable into the po...

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Page 27: ... Please take note of the information in the Important notes chapter Switching the notebook on and off Switching on the notebook Slide the release button to the right and open the LCD display panel Press the ON OFF switch to switch the notebook on i This illustration can differ somewhat from the notebook actually shipped i If you have assigned a password you must enter this when requested to do so ...

Page 28: ...1 The meanings of the symbols are as follows Power on indicator The indicator lights up green The power adapter is supplying power to the notebook The indicator flashes green The power adapter is supplying power to the notebook and the notebook is in the Standby mode The indicator lights orange The battery is supplying power to the notebook The capacity of the installed battery is low however stil...

Page 29: ...amme 1 Num Lock indicator The indicator lights up the key combination Fn Num Lock has been pressed The numeric keypad is activated In the case of overlay keys the character printed on the upper right of the key appears when that key is pressed Keyboard i The keyboard of your notebook is subject to continuous wear due to normal use The keyboard markings are subjected to particularly high loads The ...

Page 30: ...se In the case of overlay keys the character printed on the upper left of the key appears when that key is pressed To cancel the Caps Lock function simply press the Caps Lock key again 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 Alt Gr Alt Gr key The Alt Gr key allows o...

Page 31: ...other key Start key The Start key invokes the Windows Start menu Menu key The Menu key invokes the menu for the selected item Numeric keypad 7 8 9 0 U I O P J M K L 7 8 9 4 5 6 1 2 3 0 1 2 1 Characters enabled when Num Lock indicator is not lit see Status indicators 2 Characters enabled when Num Lock indicator is lit see Status indicators When the numeric keypad is turned on Num Lock is indicated ...

Page 32: ...he wireless LAN indicator lights up Fn F3 Switching between internal and external screen If an external monitor is connected the monitor on which the output is to be displayed can be selected with this key combination You can opt to use just the notebook s LCD screen just the external monitor both the LCD screen and the external monitor Fn F6 Switching the loudspeakers on and off This key combinat...

Page 33: ...uage Options The current settings are displayed in the Regional Options tab Select the country settings you want to use Click on Apply Click on the Details button in the Languages tab Click on Add to add other keyboard layouts to the selection Select the keyboard layout you want to use in the Input Language field Click on Apply and confirm with OK Restart the notebook Easy Launch keys Your noteboo...

Page 34: ... touchpad buttons allow the selection and execution of commands They correspond to the buttons on a conventional mouse 1 2 1 Touchpad 2 Touchpad buttons Moving the pointer Move your finger on the touchpad The pointer will move accordingly Selecting an item Move the pointer to the item you wish to select Tap the touchpad once or press the left button once The item will be selected Executing a comma...

Page 35: ...requently used monitor resolutions Number of pixels XGA 1024 x 768 WXGA 1280 x 800 SXGA 1280 x 1024 SXGA 1400 x 1050 UXGA 1600 x 1200 The correct monitor resolution for your notebook is specified in the corresponding section in the chapter Technical data Permanently unlit or lit pixels The standard of production techniques today cannot guarantee an absolutely fault free screen display A few isolat...

Page 36: ...esolution 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 ...

Page 37: ...g low you will hear a warning alarm If you do not connect the mains adapter within five minutes of the warning alarm described above your notebook will automatically switch off Information on the battery charging time is contained in the Technical data chapter Monitoring the battery charging level Windows also has a Battery status meter in the taskbar for monitoring the battery capacity When you p...

Page 38: ...er plug out of the mains socket Close the LCD screen so that it locks into place Disconnect all cables connected to the notebook Turn your notebook over and place it on a sturdy flat surface Pull the knob in the direction of the arrow 1 and hold it in place Remove the battery from the battery compartment 2 ...

Page 39: ...Using your notebook 10600572101 edition 1 29 Inserting battery Push the battery into the battery compartment until you feel it engage Close the battery compartment ...

Page 40: ... you are finished working with your notebook we advise you to come out of an energy saving mode and then turn off as normal Never turn off your notebook while it is in an energy saving mode If the notebook is in an energy saving mode mode Do not connect any external devices Do not disconnect any external devices Do not attempt to switch the notebook on if the built in battery is flat No memory mod...

Page 41: ...ot guide The labelled side of the PC card should be facing upward SmartMedia Gently push the PC card into the slot until you feel it click into place i Consult the documentation supplied with the PC card for information on how to install the necessary device drivers You should also read the help files supplied on CD the information provided for the PC card driver or the information provided by the...

Page 42: ...SmartMedia Press the eject button The PC card will project further out of the notebook s case If the eject buttons are pushed in flush with the notebook casing they must first be snapped out Press the eject buttons until they snap out Slide the PC card out of the notebook Hard disk The hard disk is the most important storage medium of your notebook You can work considerably faster and more efficie...

Page 43: ...tal Versatile Disc or Digital Video Disc A DVD is an optical data storage medium that can contain a maximum of 17 Gbytes of data These data cannot be changed DVD R DVD R Abbreviation for Digital Versatile Disc Recordable or Digital Video Disc Recordable A DVD R or a DVD R is an optical data storage device that can only be written once with a maximum of 4 7 Gbytes of data Then these data cannot be ...

Page 44: ...angerous to loo directly at this beam Therefore do not remove any drive housing parts With the DVD RW drive you can read all optical data storage media named above You can also write CD R CD RW and DVD RW Please ask your local computer store for assistance if you are not sure which CD or DVD type suits best for your needs e g backing up data recording films storing pictures etc DVD RW dual drive T...

Page 45: ...Please ask your local computer store for assistance if you are not sure which CD or DVD type suits best for your needs e g backing up data recording films storing pictures etc Handling CD DVDs Observe the following guidelines when handling CD DVDs Avoid touching the surface of a CD DVD Hold CDs DVDs by their edges Always store CDs DVDs in their cases This will protect CD DVD from dust scratches an...

Page 46: ...book must be switched on 1 2 4 3 Push the insert eject button 3 The drive tray 1 will open Gently pull the drive tray completely out Place the CD DVD in the drive tray with the label facing upwards or Take out an inserted CD DVD Push in the drive tray until you feel it lock into place ...

Page 47: ... of a power failure or damage to the drive it may be necessary to manually remove the CD DVD Switch the notebook off DV D RO M 1 Firmly press a metal pin or wire e g paperclip into the opening 1 The drive tray is ejected You can now pull the drive tray out of the drive and remove the CD DVD ...

Page 48: ...o five times to play back corresponding DVD films Then the last regional code selected is retained and cannot be changed again i If a DVD film is to be watched in all regions it has the regional code 0 Before buying a DVD film you should check that the regional code of the DVD film matches the regional code set for the optical drive of your notebook Adjusting AutoPlay function of your CD DVD drive...

Page 49: ...wnward compatible to V 34 modems Fax mode Transmitting and receiving at up to 14 400 bit s Simple country adaptation with programme The modem complies with the EU Directive 91 263 EEC Telecommunications terminal equipment directive and has been checked in agreement with the guideline TBR 21 The modem can be operated in the following countries Multifrequency MFC dialling Belgium Denmark Germany Fin...

Page 50: ...ble to the modem port of the notebook Connect the modem cable to your telephone wall socket i Please note that the telephone line is busy and that you cannot use your telephone if the modem cable is plugged into the telephone wall socket Pull the modem cable out of the telephone socket after you have finished your internet session or the fax mode and reconnect the telephone cable ...

Page 51: ...ork card is integrated in your notebook Press the key combination Fn F2 to switch the wireless component on and off The wireless LAN indicator lights green when the wireless component is switched on i Details are contained in the online help for your wireless LAN software and in the Wireless LAN manual The Wireless LAN manual is provided on the Drivers Utilities CD Please take note of the informat...

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Page 53: ...all security functions The following sections explain the security features that are supplied with your notebook as standard Kensington Lock With the Kensington MicroSaver a sturdy steel cable you can help protect your notebook from theft For this reason your notebook is equipped with a device for the Kensington MicroSaver The Kensington MicroSaver is available as an accessory BIOS password protec...

Page 54: ...d The passwords consist of a maximum of eight alphanumeric characters Specify at least one supervisor password in the BIOS Setup Utility and activate the password protection for the operating system as desired Using Kensington Lock With the Kensington MicroSaver a sturdy steel cable you can help protect your notebook from theft For this reason your notebook is equipped with a device for the Kensin...

Page 55: ...tain letters and numbers It does not matter if you use upper or lowercase characters Protecting BIOS Setup Utility supervisor and user password i 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 onto the screen while you are setting up the password You prevent unauthorised use of the BI...

Page 56: ...n the BIOS Setup Utility you must first enter your supervisor or user password Please note that you only have access to a few BIOS settings with the user password Change supervisor or user password In order to change the Supervisor password you need to be logged into the BIOS Setup Utility using the existing Supervisor password Enter the BIOS Setup Utility and go to the Security menu When changing...

Page 57: ... Write Protect entry If you do not want to make any other settings you can exit BIOS Setup Utility Select the Exit Saving Changes option in the Exit menu Select OK and press the Enter key The notebook boots and your hard disk is now protected against viruses Deactivating hard disk protection Call the BIOS Setup Utility Select the Security menu and press the Enter key Mark the Fixed Disk Boot Secto...

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Page 59: ...vices to your notebook Connecting devices to 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 for your external devices following the supplied instructions 4 Plug all power cables into the mains sockets Disconnecting devices from notebook 1 Turn off your notebook and all external devices 2 Unplug your note...

Page 60: ...Connecting external devices 50 10600572101 edition 1 Ports Connections on the rear Microphone jack USB ports Modem port Monitor port S Video out socket ...

Page 61: ...Connecting external devices 10600572101 edition 1 51 Connections on the left side DC jack DC IN USB ports LAN port ...

Page 62: ... Fn F3 key combination you can switch back and forth between the external monitor and the LCD screen If your notebook is equipped with a TFT monitor you can display the same picture on the external monitor and the LCD screen simultaneously Switch off the notebook and the external monitor Connect the external monitor to the monitor port on your notebook First switch on the monitor and then the note...

Page 63: ...ou can connect external devices that also have a USB port e g a printer a scanner or a modem i USB devices are hot pluggable This means you can connect and disconnect devices while your operating 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 Co...

Page 64: ...grams Accessories Multimedia Volume Control Connecting an external device to S Video Out You can connect an external device e g a TV to the S Video Out socket of your notebook to view films from DVDs photos or presentations etc Using the Fn F3 key combination you can switch back and forth between the external device and the LCD screen Switch off the notebook and the external device Connect the ext...

Page 65: ... 1 55 Memory expansion The memory modules may only be removed and installed by authorised specially trained personnel Please contact the hotline help desk The telephone numbers are contained in the supplied help desk list ...

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Page 67: ...system The following or a similar display appears on the screen during booting F2 BIOS Setup F12 Boot Menu When this message appears press the function key F2 i 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 Operating BIOS Setup Utility i Press the F1 key to displ...

Page 68: ...and exit the BIOS Setup Utility The device is rebooted and the new settings come into effect Exit Discarding Changes Reject changes and exit BIOS Setup Utility Select OK to discard the changes The settings which were in force when BIOS Setup Utility was called remain effective BIOS Setup Utility is terminated and the device is rebooted Load Setup Default Apply default settings Select OK to apply t...

Page 69: ...covery CD During the reinstall process your personal files and any installed programs will be deleted We advise that you backup your files to an external hard drive or CD DVD disk before you start Switch the notebook on Press the F12 key when the message F2 Setup F12 Boot Menu appears on the screen Insert the Windows XP Recovery CD into the CD DVD drive Select the CD ROM and press the Enter key Fo...

Page 70: ...lay angle and set the brightness by pressing the key Fn together with the key F9 darker or F8 brighter until the picture appears correct The notebook is set so that the picture only appears on the external screen Press the key combination Fn F3 to switch over the display to the LCD screen or to specify the simultaneous display on the LCD screen and the external screen The external monitor stays bl...

Page 71: ...n resolution Setting the screen resolution Select Start Control Panel Appearance and Themes Screen resolution Advanced and then the screen resolution you require Selecting the monitor Select the correct monitor under Start Control Panel Appearance and Themes Display Settings Advanced Display The notebook cannot be started The battery is not installed correctly Switch the notebook off Check whether...

Page 72: ...plication programme or restart the notebook by switching it on off or with a warm boot The battery is dead Charge the battery or Install a charged battery or Connect the power adapter to the notebook The mouse does not work Mouse is not connected Switch the notebook off Check whether the mouse cable is correctly connected to the notebook If you use an adapter or extension lead with the mouse cable...

Page 73: ... the right mouse button or touchpad key A context menu appears Click on Configuration and then on Video Click on the checkmark in the checkbox of Hardware Acceleration The checkmark disappears Click on OK The function is now deactivated Acoustic warnings A beep sounds every few seconds The battery is almost flat Charge the battery System configuration contains invalid data Switch the notebook off ...

Page 74: ...s Mark OK Press the Enter key If the error message appears repeatedly please contact the place of purchase or our hotline help desk 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 If the error message appears repeatedly please contact the pl...

Page 75: ...y programme by pressing F2 Real Time clock error Contact your sales outlet or our hotline help desk nnnnK Shadow RAM failed at offset xxxx Failing Bits zzzz Contact your sales outlet or our hotline help desk System battery is dead Replace and run SETUP Contact your sales outlet or our hotline help desk System cache error Cache disabled Contact your sales outlet or our hotline help desk nnnnK Syste...

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Page 77: ...e Electrical data Regulations complied with CE CE Maximum power draw notebook on with battery charging approx 65 W LCD screen Display diagonal 15 inch XGA TFT Graphics Chip VIA PN800 integrated Video memory Up to a maximum of 64 Mbytes shared memory Supported resolutions on external monitor Colour depth 1280 x 1024 Maximum of 32 bit colours Audio Sound ALC655 VT8235CE Input devices Keyboard 87 88 ...

Page 78: ...port 2K2 5 C 35 C 15 C 60 C Dimensions Width depth height 330 mm 278 mm 35 3 mm Weight depending on configuration approx 2 7 kg Battery 4 cell rechargeable battery PSXX or SMPPSXX identifier Charge time approx 2 hours when switched off Operating time approx 1 5 hours depending on application and power management settings 8 cell rechargeable battery PS or SMPPS identifier Charging time when not in ...

Page 79: ... C Caps Lock indicator 19 CardBus see PC card CD blank 35 CD drive tray 5 CD DVD AutoPlay function 38 emergency removal 37 inserting 36 opening the CD tray by hand 37 overview 33 removing 36 working with 35 CD DVD drive 33 CD R 33 CD ROM 33 CD RW 33 CE marking 10 Changing font size 26 Cleaning 12 Combo drive 34 AutoPlay function 38 removing by hand 37 Configuration BIOS Setup Utility 57 Content ty...

Page 80: ...aunch key 23 K Kensington Lock 4 Kensington Lock applying 44 Kensington MicroSaver 44 Key Backspace 20 Caps Lock 20 combination 22 cursor control keys 21 Enter 20 Fn key 20 Fn F11 22 Return 20 Shift 20 Shift Tab 22 Tab key 20 Keyboard 3 19 cleaning 12 L LAN module 41 LAN port 4 51 LCD screen 3 brightness adjusting the brightness 26 cleaning 12 error message 64 notes 25 remains blank 60 setting the...

Page 81: ... 46 Password protection 45 BIOS Setup Utility 43 Operating system 43 Pause key 21 PC card 31 installing 31 lowering eject button 31 removing 32 PC card slot 4 PCMCIA see PC card Picture frozen DVD film 63 Pointer no mouse pointer 62 Power adapter connecting 15 setting up 14 Power on indicator 18 Preparing for use 13 Printer connecting USB 53 does not print 62 Projector activating 54 connecting 54 ...

Page 82: ...ing commands 24 moving the pointer 24 selecting items 24 Transport 11 damages 13 Travel notebook 11 Troubleshooting 59 TV set activating 54 connecting 54 U USB devices connecting 53 USB port 6 USB ports 4 50 51 User password cancelling 46 changing 46 enter 46 V Ventilation slots 6 VGA port see monitor port Views 3 Virus protection 47 Volume adjustment 39 54 decreasing 22 increasing 22 W Warm boot ...