Fujitsu Siemens Computers Siemens AMILO L Series, Easy Manual

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

Page 2: ...o to www fujitsu siemens com helpdesk 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 Dri...

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Page 5: ...es Manufacturer s notes Notebook views Index Preparing the notebook for use Using your notebook Security functions Connecting external devices Removing and installing components during servicing Setti...

Page 6: ...s 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 right...

Page 7: ...ing off the notebook 16 Status indicators 17 Keyboard 19 Virtual numeric keypad 21 Key combinations 21 Country and keyboard settings 23 Closed cover switch 23 Touchpad and touchpad buttons 24 LCD scre...

Page 8: ...1 Notes on installing and removing boards and components 51 Removing and installing the battery 52 Removing and installing the hard disk 52 Removing the hard disk 52 Installing the hard disk 53 Memory...

Page 9: ...48445 edition 1 Technical data 67 Notebook 67 Battery 68 Mains adapter 65 W 68 Manufacturer s notes 69 Disposal and recycling 69 Declarations of Conformity 69 Copyright protected technology 69 CE mark...

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Page 11: ...or a multi format DVD burner with double layer support to watch DVD movies or writing CDs DVDs Three USB ports which provide easy expansion with webcams game pads printers and more An internal modem...

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 descri...

Page 13: ...cell is installed in your notebook Please note The battery should only be replaced by an authorised technician Incorrect handling may lead to a risk of explosion Only use batteries approved by Fujitsu...

Page 14: ...mportant data stored on your hard disk Switch off the radio component Wireless LAN Bluetooth for security reasons when youn cannot exclude that the transmitted radio waves can negatively affect electr...

Page 15: ...ices from the power socket Disconnect the mains adapter cable and the data cables for all external devices Close the LCD screen so that it locks into place To protect against damaging jolts and bumps...

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Page 17: ...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 2 1 3 4 6 7 8 9 5 1 LCD scree...

Page 18: ...ews 8 10600648445 edition 1 Front 2 3 1 1 SPDIF port Headphones socket 2 Line In 3 Microphone jack Left side panel 2 4 5 6 1 3 1 Monitor port 2 USB port 3 Ventilation slots 4 Modem port 5 LAN port 6 P...

Page 19: ...iews 10600648445 edition 1 9 Right side panel 3 1 2 1 Optical drive 2 Insert eject button of optical drive 3 Opening for manual ejection Back panel 2 3 4 1 Kensington Lock 2 Battery 3 DC jack DC IN 4...

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Page 21: ...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 Pl...

Page 22: ...ure adequate ventilation Never cover the fan intake or exhaust openings of the notebook or the mains adapter Do not expose the notebook to extreme environmental conditions Protect the notebook from du...

Page 23: ...let using the mains adapter During installation the notebook may only be rebooted when you are requested to do so Your operating system is pre installed on the hard disk to facilitate the procedure wh...

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Page 25: ...e the Connecting external devices chapter for instructions on how to connect devices such as a mouse and a printer to the notebook Please take note of the information in the Important notes chapter Sw...

Page 26: ...itch the notebook on Switching off the notebook Shut down the operating system properly in the Start menu via the Quit function If the notebook is not switched off automatically press the ON OFF switc...

Page 27: ...notebook The indicator flashes The mains adapter is supplying power to the notebook and the notebook is in the Standby mode Battery indicator The indicator lights up green The battery is supplying pow...

Page 28: ...that key is pressed A Caps Lock indicator The indicator lights up the Caps Lock key has been pressed All the characters you type appear in uppercase In the case of overlay keys the character printed...

Page 29: ...d 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 app...

Page 30: ...n 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 Fn Fn key The Fn key ena...

Page 31: ...indicator is lit see Status indicators section Key combinations The following description of key combinations refers to functions when using Microsoft Windows Some of the following key combinations m...

Page 32: ...d off This key combination switches your device s integrated loudspeakers off and on Fn F11 Switching the LCD screen on and off This key combination switches the LCD screen off The next input switches...

Page 33: ...lick on the Details button in the Languages tab Click on Add to add other keyboard layouts to the selection In the Default input language field choose the keyboard layout you want to use when you star...

Page 34: ...he 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 1 Touchpad 2 T...

Page 35: ...ution An optimal clear picture can only be ensured in the resolution intended for the respective TFT monitor A monitor resolution which differs from the specification can result in an unclear picture...

Page 36: ...ess of your monitor individually Monitor settings Setting the desktop area The screen resolution of the LCD monitor of your notebook is optimally set at the factory Changing the LCD screen brightness...

Page 37: ...ng it to discharge fully before you recharge it again To do this leave your notebook turned on when it is operated with the battery Once the battery is running low you will hear a warning alarm If you...

Page 38: ...cts of the batteries Never interconnect the positive and negative terminals of a battery If the rechargeable batteries develop a fault please stop using them immediately Batteries are harmful to the e...

Page 39: ...ition 1 29 Unlock the battery lock by pushing the lever 1 in the direction of the arrow as far as it will go Slide the battery lock in the direction of the arrow 2 and hold it in place Remove the batt...

Page 40: ...445 edition 1 Inserting battery Place the battery in the battery slot so that the contacts enter first Push the battery into the battery compartment until it engages 1 Push the lever 2 in the directio...

Page 41: ...errupt your connection When 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 en...

Page 42: ...ard contacts first into the slot guide The labelled side of the PC card should be facing upward Gently push the PC card into the slot until you feel it click into place i Consult the documentation sup...

Page 43: ...ed with an CD DVD drive Depending on the variant your notebook is equipped with a CDRW DVD combo drive or a DVD RW drive or a DVD RW dual drive or a Multi format DVD burner with double layer support C...

Page 44: ...DVD RW is an optical data storage device that can be written with a maximum of 4 7 Gbytes of data virtually an unlimited number of times This means the data can be deleted and changed i DVD RW and DVD...

Page 45: ...ich may produce a stronger laser beam than a Class 1 laser It is dangerous to look directly at this beam Therefore do not remove any drive housing parts With the Multi format DVD burner with double la...

Page 46: ...Using your notebook 36 10600648445 edition 1 Inserting or removing a CD DVD The notebook must be switched on Push the insert eject button The drive tray will open Pull the drive tray completely out...

Page 47: ...ou feel it lock into place Manual removal emergency removal In the event of a power failure or damage to the drive it may be necessary to manually remove the CD DVD Switch the notebook off Push a pen...

Page 48: ...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...

Page 49: ...rd 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 t...

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 p...

Page 51: ...can help you to configure and use the LAN connections Wireless LAN optional The installation of a wireless LAN module not approved by Fujitsu Siemens Computers GmbH voids the permits CE issued for thi...

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Page 53: ...functions need you to choose a password Make a note of the passwords and keep them in a safe place If you forget your passwords you will need to contact the help desk Passwords are not covered by you...

Page 54: ...n 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 avail...

Page 55: ...ystem The password can be at most eight characters long You can use all alphanumeric characters and need not distinguish between uppercase and lowercase characters i Please refer to section Settings i...

Page 56: ...g a new password run the following steps Call the BIOS Setup Utility Select the Startup Boot Password menu and press the Enter key Enter the password in the Enter old Power On Password field and press...

Page 57: ...ices 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 exter...

Page 58: ...rnal devices 48 10600648445 edition 1 Ports Ports on the front 2 3 1 1 SPDIF port Headphones socket 2 Line In 3 Microphone jack Connections on the left side 2 3 4 1 1 Monitor port 2 USB port 3 Modem p...

Page 59: ...ector of your notebook First switch on the external monitor and then the notebook Using the Fn F5 key combination you can switch back and forth between the external monitor and the LCD screen You can...

Page 60: ...B port of the notebook i Device drivers Some USB devices will be automatically recognised and installed by your operating system However newer devices will need to be installed using the supplied CD D...

Page 61: ...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 component Never use sharp objects such as screwdrivers scisso...

Page 62: ...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 stabile sturdy flat surface If...

Page 63: ...he notebook must be switched off when installing removing the memory modules it must not be in Suspend mode Use only memory expansions released for your notebook Never use force when installing or rem...

Page 64: ...dition 1 Removing cover 1 Remove the screws 1 Pull the cover off the notebook Removing a memory module 3 2 1 1 Carefully push the two mounting clips outwards 1 The memory module will flap upward 2 Pul...

Page 65: ...a facing the slot 1 Carefully push the memory module downwards until it engages noticeably 2 Mounting the cover Place the cover on its mounting location Fasten the cover with the screws Reinstall the...

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Page 67: ...Start BIOS Setup Utility Reboot the notebook switch off on or reboot operating system The following or a similar display appears on the screen during booting F2 BIOS Setup F12 Boot Menu When this mes...

Page 68: ...e Changes and Exit Select Save Changes and Exit and OK to save the current settings and exit the BIOS Setup Utility The device is rebooted and the new settings come into effect Default Values To rever...

Page 69: ...eceiving the notebook Any changes you have made to the BIOS Setup settings after receiving the notebook Your system configuration and all peripheral devices connected to your system Your sales contrac...

Page 70: ...prompt on the screen Press any Key to boot from CD press any key on the keyboard The installation program starts and the Windows Setup menu appears on your screen Your computer will load files it need...

Page 71: ...s Windows XP will tell you what it is doing Your computer will automatically restart and the setup process will continue 14 The following prompt will appear on the screen To improve the appearance of...

Page 72: ...uter will automatically restart If your computer has an optional Drivers CD for components follow the on screen instructions Restoring the online documentation 1 Insert the Drivers Utilities CD DVD in...

Page 73: ...itch the external monitor on Power saving has been activated screen is blank Press any key to continue Brightness is set too dark Adjust the brightness of the monitor Screen output is set to the noteb...

Page 74: ...ution Select Start Control Panel Appearance and Themes Advanced screen resolution and then the screen resolution you require Selecting the monitor Select the correct monitor under Start Control Panel...

Page 75: ...at the cable connecting the notebook and the printer is connected properly Check whether the correct printer driver is loaded see printer documentation The DVD film does not continue to play Should th...

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Page 77: ...ilise avec les alimentations Delta SADP 65KB or Hipro 65W HP OK065B03LF INPUT 19V 3 42A Model designation example AMILO L7310G Notebook Environmental conditions Environment class 3K2 Temperature Opera...

Page 78: ...pplication 6 cell rechargeable battery Charging time when not in operation approx 3 0 hours Operating time approx 2 5 hours depending on application Mains adapter 65 W Main Rated voltage 100 V to 240...

Page 79: ...essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999 5 EC Copyright protected technology This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims...

Page 80: ...Telecommunications 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 L...

Page 81: ...overview 33 removing 36 working with 35 CD DVD drive 33 AutoPlay function 38 CD R 33 CD ROM 33 CD RW 34 CDRW DVD combo drive 34 CE marking 70 Changing font size 26 Charging capacity battery 27 Cleani...

Page 82: ...reless LAN 18 Indicators 17 K Kensington Lock applying 44 Kensington MicroSaver 44 Key Backspace 19 Caps Lock 20 cursor control keys 20 Enter 20 Fn key 20 Fn F11 22 Fn F12 22 Fn F4 22 Return 20 Shift...

Page 83: ...cleaning 5 not starting 64 operating 15 placing in service 11 setting up 12 stops working 65 switching off 16 switching on 15 transporting 4 5 views 7 Notes 3 battery 28 boards 51 cleaning 5 disposal...

Page 84: ...ronisation screen display 26 System configuration 57 System settings BIOS Setup Utility 57 T Technical data 67 battery 68 mains adapter 65 W 68 Time daylight savings 62 not correct 62 Tips 59 Touchpad...