Fujitsu Siemens Computers AMILO Li Series, Easy Manual

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

Page 2: ...fujitsu siemens com helpdesk Your sales partner Your sales office Additional information is contained in the Help Desk list and the Warranty manual The Warranty manual can be found on your notebook u...

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Page 4: ...This manual was produced by Xerox Global Services Published by Fujitsu Siemens Computers GmbH AG 10 06 Edition 1 Order No 10600771542 Order No 440 N00183...

Page 5: ...your notebook for the first time 8 Working with the notebook 11 Security functions 38 Connecting external devices 42 Removing and installing components during servicing 48 Settings in BIOS Setup Utili...

Page 6: ...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 2006...

Page 7: ...13 Keyboard 14 Virtual numeric keypad 17 Key combinations 17 Country and keyboard settings 19 Easy Launch key 19 Touchpad and touchpad buttons 20 Using the touchpad buttons 20 LCD screen 22 Informatio...

Page 8: ...during servicing 48 Notes on installing and removing boards and components 48 Removing and installing the battery 48 Removing and installing the hard disk 49 Hard disk removal 49 Hard disk installati...

Page 9: ...Contents Power adapter 65W 62 Manufacturer s notes 63 Disposal and recycling 63 Declarations of Conformity 63 Copyright protected technology 63 CE marking 64 Index 65 10600771542 edition 1...

Page 10: ...Contents 10600771542 edition 1...

Page 11: ...model you own you have access to Up to 2 GB of main memory RAM Please contact our Technical Support for information on approved memory modules A multi format DVD drive with double layer support or in...

Page 12: ...th the keyboard in a program dialog or command line such as your password Name123 or a command for starting a program start netscape exe This style refers to information displayed by a program on the...

Page 13: ...ts of your notebook It provides an overview of the notebook s displays and ports Please familiarise yourself with these components before you start to work with your notebook 7 20 22 10 14 12 15 9 8 1...

Page 14: ...ireless components in the Safety manual Please refer to the notes in the chapter Removing and installing com ponents during servicing Page 48 This notebook complies with the relevant safety regulation...

Page 15: ...ile Detailed instructions for startup operation and technical information Wireless LAN manual PDF file Detailed instructions for using wireless LAN and technical information Warranty manual PDF file G...

Page 16: ...ible 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 Enquire with the corresponding governmen...

Page 17: ...play is very sensitive to scratching Only clean the display surface with a very soft slightly damp cloth Switch the notebook off Cleaning Notes Notebook Keyboard Touchpad LCD screen Crystal View displ...

Page 18: ...runs on 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 adapt...

Page 19: ...ilation Never cover the ventilation slots on the notebook or the mains adapter Do not expose the notebook to extreme environmental conditions Protect the notebook against dust humidity and heat Connec...

Page 20: ...ebooted when you are requested to do so Your operating system is pre installed on the hard disk to facilitate the procedure when you use your notebook for the first time Switch the notebook on see Swi...

Page 21: ...instructions on how to connect external devices such as a mouse and a printer to the notebook Please refer to the notes in the chapter Important notes Page 4 Switching on the notebook 2 1 Slide the re...

Page 22: ...perating system properly e g in Windows XP by clicking Start then Turn off Computer Notebook If the notebook is not switched off automatically press the ON OFF switch 1 for approx five seconds 1 Close...

Page 23: ...supply the drives and the keyboard functions Three indicators are also visible with the notebook closed power on indicator wireless LAN indicator battery indicator 1 A Power on indicator A Caps Lock i...

Page 24: ...key is pressed Caps Lock indicator Caps Lock 1 Num Lock indicator Indicator lights up The Num Lock has been pressed The numbers on the upper right on keys in the integrated numeric keypad are enabled...

Page 25: ...command line The command you have entered is executed when you press this key Enter key Return Enter Line feed Caps Lock key The Caps Lock key activates uppercase mode CapsLK indicator lit The Caps Lo...

Page 26: ...a Fn key you can simultaneously press the Ctrl Alt keys instead Fn key PgDn PgUp End Home Cursor keys The cursor keys move the cursor in the direction of the arrow i e up down left or right Cursor key...

Page 27: ...s not lit 2 Characters enabled when Num Lock indicator is lit Further information relating to the status indicator can be found in the Sta tus indicators Page 13 chapter Key combinations Key combinati...

Page 28: ...th the notebook screen and an external monitor LCD CRT LCD CRT LCD CRT Fn F4 Switching between screen outputs Increasing the volume This key combination increases the volume of the integrated loudspea...

Page 29: ...l Panel Double click on Regional and Language 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 but...

Page 30: ...e commands They correspond to the buttons on a conventional mouse You can use the touchpad scroll bar to scroll The scroll bar on the right hand edge of the touchpad is marked with arrows Using the to...

Page 31: ...he left button and drag the object to the desired position with the finger on the touchpad The item is moved Scrolling with the touchpad scroll bar Move your finger upwards or downwards on the scroll...

Page 32: ...x 1050 WXGA 1440 x 900 UXGA 1600 x 1200 WSXGA 1680 x 1050 WUXGA 1920 x 1200 The screen resolution of the LCD screen of your notebook is optimally set at the factory Permanently unlit or lit pixels The...

Page 33: ...LCD screen and an external monitor Pressing the key combination Fn F4 switches between LCD only external monitor only and LCD and external monitor The last setting is useful if you want to use a high...

Page 34: ...battery charging level Battery Battery status meter Windows also has a Battery status meter in the taskbar for monitoring the battery capacity When you place the mouse pointer on the battery symbol th...

Page 35: ...mains socket Battery 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 stable flat and clean surface If necessa...

Page 36: ...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 bui...

Page 37: ...pressCard in the slot guide with the connection contacts first Gently push the ExpressCard into the slot until you feel it click into place The ExpressCard can protrude by one to several millimetres d...

Page 38: ...d Pull the ExpressCard out of the slot 2 Insert the placeholder for the ExpressCard into the slot guide Gently slide the placeholder for the ExpressCard into the slot until you feel it click into plac...

Page 39: ...VD DVD ROM and DVD video DVD video DVD ROM DVD Abbreviation for Digital Versatile Disc or Digital Video Disc A DVD is an optical data storage medium that can contain a maximum of 17 GBytes of data The...

Page 40: ...labelling with Label Flash HD DVD R HD DVD R Abbreviation for High Definition Digital Versatile Disc An HD DVD R is an optical data storage medium that can only be written once with a maximum of 20 25...

Page 41: ...above You can also write CD Rs CD RWs DVD Rs DVD RWs DVD Rs and DVD RWs Please ask your local computer store for assistance if you are not sure which CD or DVD type best suits your needs e g backing...

Page 42: ...inserted CD DVD Push in the drive tray until you feel it lock into place Removing the CD DVD by hand emergency removal CD DVD Removing by hand CD DVD Emergency removal CD DVD In the event of a power...

Page 43: ...ast regional code selected is retained and cannot be changed again If a DVD film can be watched in all regions it has the regional code 0 Before buying a DVD film you should check that the regional co...

Page 44: ...loudspeakers will be disabled if headphones or external loudspeakers are connected Adjusting the volume Set the desired volume with the key combination Fn F5 or Fn F6 Volume or To adjust the volume us...

Page 45: ...k Germany Finland France Greece Great Britain Holland Ireland Iceland Italy Luxembourg Norway Austria Portugal Sweden Switzerland and Spain Pulse dialling Belgium France Holland and Italy Also in Pola...

Page 46: ...ireless LAN module on and off Check whether the wireless LAN module is activated deactivated in the installed wireless LAN software Wireless LAN Wireless LAN Move the slider to the ON position to acti...

Page 47: ...ble to your network connector 2 Your network administrator can help you to configure and use the LAN connections Remote control for Windows XP Media Center Edition optional Remote control USB receiver...

Page 48: ...t your passwords you will need to contact the help desk Passwords are not covered by your warranty and a charge will be made for assistance Brief overview of security functions Security functions Type...

Page 49: ...lowercase Protecting the 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 You c...

Page 50: ...r password Please note that you only have access to a few BIOS settings with the user password Changing the supervisor or user password You can only change the supervisor password when you have logged...

Page 51: ...ect the Enabled option and press the Enter key Select the Save Changes and Exit option under Exit The notebook will restart You will be prompted to enter your password the supervisor password Deactiva...

Page 52: ...ng 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 for your external devices following the...

Page 53: ...Connecting external devices Ports 7 1 5 6 1 2 3 4 1 USB ports 2 LAN port 3 Monitor port 4 Kensington Lock 5 Headphones SPDIF port 6 Microphone connection Line In 7 Modem port 10600771542 edition 1 43...

Page 54: ...nal monitor and the notebook s LCD screen You can display the same picture on the external monitor and the LCD screen simultaneously Setting the refresh rate for your external monitor Monitor The refr...

Page 55: ...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 th...

Page 56: ...orts Connecting a microphone The microphone line in connection allows you to connect an external microphone a MiniDisc player an MP3 player a CD player or a tape deck to your notebook Connect the data...

Page 57: ...are connected If you purchase a cable from a retailer please note the following information The headphones SPDIF port on your notebook is a 3 5 mm jack If you want to connect headphones or speakers y...

Page 58: ...e 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...

Page 59: ...t surface Remove the battery see Removing the battery Page 25 Hard disk 1 2 Remove the screws 1 Lift the cover off the notebook in the direction of the arrow 2 working towards the centre 4 1 2 1 3 Rem...

Page 60: ...d edge of the hard disk with one finger Secure the frame with the two screws 4 2 1 Fit the cover in the direction of the arrow 1 working towards the centre Secure the cover with the screws 2 Reinstall...

Page 61: ...ts Always observe the following precautions Individual components e g the processor heat sink can become very hot during operation Therefore we recommend that you wait one hour after switching off the...

Page 62: ...memory module with the contacts and the recess a facing the slot 1 Memory expansion Memory modules Carefully push the memory module downwards until you feel it click into place 2 Attaching the cover 2...

Page 63: ...y Starting the BIOS Setup Utility Reboot the notebook switch off on or restart the operating system BIOS Setup Utility The following prompt or similar appears on the screen at start up F2 BIOS Setup F...

Page 64: ...Exit to discard the changes made The settings in use before starting the BIOS Setup Utility will remain active The BIOS Setup Utility will be terminated and the notebook rebooted Get Default Values S...

Page 65: ...ected 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 equipm...

Page 66: ...epeatedly incorrect when you switch on the notebook the buffer battery that supplies the internal clock is dead Please contact your sales outlet or our hotline helpdesk A beep sounds at a rate of one...

Page 67: ...k 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 Monitor Monitor Cause Troubleshoo...

Page 68: ...ode Disable Standby mode press a key or Suspend mode switch notebook on An application programme has caused the malfunction Close the application program or restart the notebook by switching it on off...

Page 69: ...Nero Essentials If PowerDVD or WinDVD is installed on your notebook Wait for the program to start Press the right mouse button or touchpad key A context menu appears Click on Configuration and then on...

Page 70: ...rly Check whether the correct printer driver is loaded see printer documentation The radio connection to a network does not work The radio connection to a network does not work Cause Troubleshooting T...

Page 71: ...cal data To find the correct technical data for your device please refer to the device information plate The device information plate is located on the underside of the device Type designation e g AMI...

Page 72: ...r technical data The data sheet can be found on your notebook or alternatively it is also available to download from the Internet at www fujitsu siemens com Battery Technical data Time Charging time w...

Page 73: ...tial requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999 5 EC Copyright protected technology Copyright protected technology This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is p...

Page 74: ...Equipment and mutual recognition of conformity This equipment can be used in the following countries Belgium Denmark Germany Estonia Finland France Greece UK Ireland Iceland Italy Latvia Liechtenstei...

Page 75: ...toPlay function 33 emergency removal 32 handling 30 inserting 32 overview 29 removing 32 CD DVD drive 3 AutoPlay function 33 CD R 29 CD ROM 29 CD RW 29 CE marking 64 Changing the font size 23 Charging...

Page 76: ...rd disk 3 28 installation 50 removal 49 Hardware configuration 53 HD DVD R 30 Headphone port 3 I Important notes 4 Incorrect date time 56 Indicator drive 14 Information sources 5 K Kensington Lock 3 K...

Page 77: ...ity 4 transport 6 Num Lock indicator 14 17 Num Lock indicator 14 Numeric keypad 14 Numerical keypad see virtual numeric keypad 17 O ON OFF switch Notebook 3 Operating system activating system protecti...

Page 78: ...2 power adapter 65W 62 The radio connection to a network does not work 60 Time not correct 56 Time daylight savings 56 Tips 55 Touchpad 3 20 buttons 20 cleaning 7 dragging items 21 executing a command...