Fujitsu Lifebook PH530, Operating Manual

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Page 5: ...t time setup of your device 15 Working with the notebook 18 Security functions 37 Connecting external devices 41 Removing and installing components during servicing 46 Settings in BIOS Setup Utility 51 Troubleshooting and tips 53 Technical data 61 Manufacturer s notes 62 Index 69 ...

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Page 7: ...n the notebook 20 Notebook switching off 20 Keyboard 21 Virtual numeric keypad 23 Key combinations 23 Country and keyboard settings 25 Touchpad and touchpad buttons 25 Moving the pointer 25 Selecting an item 25 Executing commands 26 Dragging items 26 LCD screen 26 Webcam 27 Rechargeable battery 27 Charging caring for and maintaining the battery 28 Removing and installing the battery 28 Using the p...

Page 8: ...9 Attaching the cover 49 Finishing component removal 50 Settings in BIOS Setup Utility 51 Starting the BIOS Setup Utility 51 Operating BIOS Setup Utility 51 Exiting BIOS Setup Utility 52 Exit Saving Changes save changes and exit BIOS Setup Utility 52 Exit Discarding Changes Discard changes and exit BIOS Setup Utility 52 Load Setup Defaults Copy Standard Entries 52 Discard Changes Discard changes w...

Page 9: ...le battery 61 Mains adapter 61 Manufacturer s notes 62 Energy Star 62 Disposal and recycling 62 Declarations of Conformity 62 CE marking 63 Regulatory notices 63 Regulatory information for notebooks without radio device 63 DOC Industry CANADA notices 65 FCC Regulatory information for notebooks with radio device 67 Index 69 Fujitsu Technology Solutions 5 ...

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Page 11: ... Information on the connections and user components of your notebook can be found in Ports and controls Page 9 Further information The Windows drivers for your device can be found on our Internet site The factory installation of your device does not support any other operating system Fujitsu Technology Solutions accepts no liability whatsoever if any other operating system is used Software oriente...

Page 12: ...123 or a command used to start a program start exe This font indicates information that is displayed on the screen by a program e g Installation is complete This font indicates terms and texts used in a software interface e g Click on Save names of programs or files e g Windows or setup exe This font indicates cross references to another section e g Safety information cross references to an extern...

Page 13: ...r device It gives an overview of the indicators and connections of the device Please familiarise yourself with these components before you start to work with the device Front 3 2 1 4 5 6 1 Microphone 2 WebCam 3 ON OFF switch 4 Touchpad 5 Touchpad buttons 6 Status indicators Fujitsu Technology Solutions 9 ...

Page 14: ...ort 2 DC input connector DC IN 3 HDMI port 4 USB port Right hand side 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 Memory card slot 2 ON OFF switch for wireless components 3 Headphone port 4 Microphone port 5 USB port 6 USB port 7 Kensington Lock 8 LAN port 10 Fujitsu Technology Solutions ...

Page 15: ...Innovative technology Underside 1 2 3 3 1 Memory service compartment 2 Battery compartment with SIM card slot under the battery 3 Loudspeakers Fujitsu Technology Solutions 11 ...

Page 16: ...s in the chapter Removing and installing components during servicing Page 46 This notebook complies with the relevant safety regulations for data processing equipment If you have questions about using your notebook in a particular area please contact your sales outlet or our Hotline Service Desk Additional safety notes for devices with radio components Radiocomponent WirelessLAN Bluetooth safetyno...

Page 17: ...the radio component for data security reasons With data traffic via a wireless connection it is also possible for unauthorised third parties to receive data Information on activating data encryption is provided in the documentation for your radio component If you wish to use your notebook during a flight first check with the flight attendants if it is OK to do so When travelling in other countries...

Page 18: ...r 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 The LCD screen very sensitive to scratches Only clean the display surface with a very soft slightly damp cloth Switch the notebook off Cleaning Notes Notebook Keyboard Touchpad LCDscreen CrystalViewdisplay In order ...

Page 19: ...ur device during the first time setup process On delivery the battery can be found in the battery compartment or in the accessories kit The battery must be charged if you want to operate your device using the battery When used on the move the built in battery provides the device with the necessary power You can increase the operating time by using the available energy saving functions For instruct...

Page 20: ... that the rubber feet of the device may mark certain types of delicate surfaces Keep other objects at least 100 mm away from the device and its mains adapter to ensure adequate ventilation Never cover the ventilation slots of the device Do not expose the device to extreme environmental conditions Protect the device from dust humidity and heat Mains adapter connecting Preparingforoperation Mainsada...

Page 21: ...ough time for it to be fully completed and connect the device to the mains using the mains adapter During the installation process DO NOT restart the device unless you are requested to do so To make it easier to use your device for the first time the operating system is pre installed on the hard disk Switch on your device During installation follow the instructions on screen If a Windows operating...

Page 22: ...ntitled Connecting external devices Page 41 for instructions on how to connect devices such as a mouse and a printer to the notebook Please refer to the notes in Important notes Page 12 Status indicators Statusindicators The status indicators provide information about the status of the power supply the drives and the keyboard functions 18 Fujitsu Technology Solutions ...

Page 23: ...tery is almost discharged up to a maximum of 12 charge remaining The indicator flashes red Malfunction The indicator is not illuminated The state of charge of the battery is at least 13 or more The battery is discharged notebook switched off There is no battery installed Batterystatusindicator Batterysymbol Batteryindicator Drive indicator Drive Indicator The indicator is illuminated One of the dr...

Page 24: ... switching off Back up your data and close all applications before you switch off your device Otherwise data might be lost Shut down the operating system properly e g in Windows via the Start menu by clicking Start Symbol Shut Down OK Notebook If the notebook is not switched off automatically press the ON OFF switch for approx five seconds Close the LCD screen 20 Fujitsu Technology Solutions ...

Page 25: ...f an enhanced keyboard Some enhanced keyboard 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 application programs The figure below shows how to access the different characters on keys with overlaid functions The example applies when the Caps Lock key h...

Page 26: ... of overlay keys the character printed on the upper left of the key will appear when that key is pressed To cancel the Caps Lock function simply press the Caps Lock key again Shiftkey CapsLock 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 Shiftkey Shift Fn button The Fn k...

Page 27: ...ivated Further information about the status indicators can be found in chapter Status indicators Page 18 Key combinations Keycombinations The following description of key combinations applies to Windows operating systems Some of the following key combinations may not function in other operating systems or with certain device drivers Other key combinations are described in the relevant manuals supp...

Page 28: ... is used for display if an external monitor is connected Monitor output is possible only on the notebook s LCD monitor on the notebook s LCD monitor and the external monitor at the same time only on the external monitor This setting is useful if you would like a high resolution and a high refresh rate on an external monitor Fn F10 Togglemonitoroutput Eco Function This key combination is a simple w...

Page 29: ...rest heavy objects e g books on the touchpad or the touchpad buttons 1 2 1 Touchpad 2 Touchpad buttons The touchpad enables you to move the mouse pointer on the screen The touchpad buttons allow you to select and execute commands They correspond to the buttons on a conventional mouse You can use a key combination to disable the touchpad to avoid accidentally moving the pointer on the screen see al...

Page 30: ...lts is stipulated in the international standard ISO 9241 3 Class II Example A monitor with a resolution of 1280 x 800 has 1280 x 800 1024000 pixels Each pixel consists of three subpixels red green and blue so there are almost 3 million subpixels in total According to ISO 9241 3 class II a maximum of 2 light and 2 dark pixels and an additional 5 light or 10 dark subpixels or a corresponding mix may...

Page 31: ...er while the light level is adjusted Further information on use of the webcam and additional settings can be found in the help function of the program which uses the webcam If you wish to carry out a function test with your webcam you can use the corresponding test software available at http ts fujitsu com support Rechargeable battery Rechargeablebattery Battery Life battery Rechargeablebattery Re...

Page 32: ...y status Battery storage Battery Battery Self discharge battery Chargingcapacity battery Keep the battery pack between 0 C and 30 C The lower the temperature at which the batteries are stored the lower the rate of self discharge If you will be storing batteries for a longer period longer than two months the battery charge level should be approx 30 To prevent exhaustive discharge which would perman...

Page 33: ...ee chapter Preparing to remove components Page 47 2 1 3 Push the battery lock 1 in the direction of the arrow Slide the battery lock in the direction of the arrow 2 and hold it in place Remove the battery from the battery compartment 3 Fujitsu Technology Solutions 29 ...

Page 34: ...ery 2 1 Carefully push the battery into the battery compartment until it is felt to engage 1 Return the battery lock to its original position 2 Complete the removal see chapter Finishing component removal Page 50 30 Fujitsu Technology Solutions ...

Page 35: ...fter 15 minutes Hibernate mode S4 After 1 hour After 30 minutes Select the power management functions in your Control Panel Select the Screen Saver in your Control Panel or Right click on the desktop Switch on the screen saver by clicking Personalization Change screen saver If you need further information about an option you can get help with most settings by pressing F1 to open the Microsoft Help...

Page 36: ...TM card Memorycard SecureDigital SDHC MultiMediaCard MMC MemoryCard MultiMediaCard Memory Stick Memory Stick pro Sony MemoryCard MemoryStickPro Inserting the memory card Carefully slide the memory card into the slot The label should be facing upward Do not apply excessive force as otherwise the delicate contact surfaces could be damaged Memorycard Depending on the particular type used the memory c...

Page 37: ...on of the speakers and microphone can be found in Ports and controls Page 9 Please refer to chapter Key combinations Page 23 for information on setting the volume and also enabling disabling the loudspeakers using key combinations If you attach an external microphone the built in microphone is disabled When you connect headphones or external speakers the built in speakers are disabled Information ...

Page 38: ...y compartment Complete the insertion see chapter Finishing component removal Page 50 Removing a SIM card Prepare for removal of the SIM card see chapter Preparing to remove components Page 47 2 1 Push the SIM card inwards slightly to eject it from the slot 1 Pull the SIM card out of the slot in the direction of the arrow 2 Complete the removal see chapter Finishing component removal Page 50 34 Fuj...

Page 39: ...he supplied WirelessSelector program you can switch the wireless components on and off individually or jointly Pay attention to the additional safety notes for devices with wireless components provided in the Safety manual Details on using Wireless LAN can be found in the online help system included with the Wireless LAN software You can find more information on how to use Bluetooth on the CD you ...

Page 40: ...following types of connection an integrated UMTS module depending on your model variant a USB dongle a USB stick with your mobile phone provider s SIM card a UMTS ExpressCard to be inserted in the ExpressCard slot of your device a mobile end device e g mobile phone with Bluetooth or cable connection Ethernet and LAN EthernetLAN The internal network module of your notebook supports Ethernet LAN You...

Page 41: ... Use Kensington Lock Your device comes with a Kensington Lock device for the Kensington MicroSaver With the Kensington MicroSaver a sturdy steel cable you can help protect your notebook from theft The Kensington MicroSaver is available as an accessory K Fit the Kensington MicroSaver on the device on your notebook KensingtonMicroSaver UsingaKensingtonLock Mechanicalbackup Anti theftprotection Confi...

Page 42: ...sword Enter the password and press the Enter key Confirm new Password requires you to confirm the password Enter the password again and press the Enter key Changes have been saved is a confirmation that the new password has been saved To set the user password select Set User Password and proceed exactly as when configuring the supervisor password If you do not want to change any other settings you...

Page 43: ... the operating system Operatingsystem Activating system protection Start the BIOS Setup Utility and go to the Security menu Operatingsystem Select the Password on Boot option and press the Enter key Select the desired option Disabled First Boot or Every Boot and press the Enter key Select the Save Changes Exit option under Exit The notebook will reboot You will be prompted to enter your password t...

Page 44: ...shed changing the settings From the Exit menu choose the option Exit Saving Changes Press the Enter key and select Yes The notebook reboots and your hard disk is now protected with a password The system will ask you to enter the password when the notebook is restarted again Deactivating hard disk protection To cancel a password without setting a new one proceed as follows Call up the BIOS Setup an...

Page 45: ...ore information about whether or not devices need to be switched off please refer to the documentation supplied with the external device Some of the external devices require special drivers see the operating system and external device documentation Connecting 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 Co...

Page 46: ...rport Analogue VGA monitor connection socket Switch off the notebook and the external monitor Connect the data cable of the external monitor to the monitor port of the notebook First switch on the external monitor and then the notebook You can also use a key combination to switch back and forth between the external monitor and the notebook s LCD screen see chapter Key combinations Page 23 You can ...

Page 47: ...otebook Some LCD televisions have only two loudspeaker connections and therefore cannot reproduce Dolby digital or DTS In order to reproduce the sound you must go into Windows and adjust the sound settings Proceed as follows Select Startsymbol Settings Control Panel Hardware and Sound Sound Mark Realtek HDMI Output Select Properties Supported formats Deactivate the settings DTS audio and Dolby dig...

Page 48: ...the documentation for the USB devices Connect the data cable to the external device Connect the data cable to a USB port of the notebook Device drivers USB devices will be automatically recognised and installed by your operating system How to remove USB devices correctly Always correctly remove the device according to the rules described below to ensure that none of your data is lost Left click on...

Page 49: ...Line In of the notebook Headphone port Connectingaudiodevices Audioports Connectingheadphones You can connect headphones or external loudspeakers to your notebook via the headphone port Connect the audio cable to the external device Connect the audio cable to the headphone port of the notebook The internal loudspeakers are disabled If you purchase a cable from a retailer please note the following ...

Page 50: ... objects such as screwdrivers scissors or knives as leverage to remove covers Notes Board ESD Boards with electrostatic sensitive devices ESD are marked with the label shown When handling boards fitted with ESDs you must always observe the following points You must always discharge static build up e g by touching a grounded object before working The equipment and tools you use must be free of stat...

Page 51: ...e 12 When installing removing memory modules the battery must be removed from the notebook and the notebook must not be connected to the power supply see Preparing to remove components Page 47 Only use memory expansion modules that have been approved for your notebook see Technical data Page 61 Never use force when installing or removing a memory extension Make sure that foreign objects do not fal...

Page 52: ...rews for the individual components separately from each other If you install the wrong screws components may be damaged Lift the cover off the notebook 2 Removing memory modules 3 2 1 1 Carefully push the two mounting clips outwards 1 Memoryexpansion Memorymodule The memory module snaps upwards 2 Pull the memory module out of its slot in the direction of the arrow 3 48 Fujitsu Technology Solutions...

Page 53: ...mory module with the contacts and the recess a facing the slot 1 Memoryexpansion Memorymodule Carefully push the memory module downwards until you feel it click into place 2 Attaching the cover 2 1 Place the cover in the correct mounting position 1 Fasten the screws 2 Fujitsu Technology Solutions 49 ...

Page 54: ...ged the system components as you required please prepare your device for operation again as follows Install the battery again see Installing a battery Page 30 Turn the notebook the right way up again and place it on a flat surface Reconnect the cables that you disconnected before 50 Fujitsu Technology Solutions ...

Page 55: ...he BIOS Setup Utility Reboot the notebook switch off on or reboot the operating system BIOSSetupUtility The following or a similar display appears on the screen at start up F2 BIOS Setup F12 Boot Menu Press the function key F2 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 servi...

Page 56: ...es for all menus of the BIOS Setup Utility choose Load Setup Defaults and Yes Discard Changes Discard changes without exiting the BIOS Setup Utility To discard the changes you have made select Discard Changes and Yes The settings in place when BIOS Setup Utility was called remain effective You can now make additional settings in the BIOS Setup Utility If you want to exitBIOS Setup Utilitywith thes...

Page 57: ...ve made to the hardware or software since receiving the notebook Any changes you have made to the BIOS Setup settings since receiving the notebook Your system configuration and all peripheral devices connected 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 eq...

Page 58: ...ing the hard disk contents under Windows Harddisk Operatingsystem restoring You can reinstall the operating system with the Windows Recovery CD and the Drivers Utilities CD DVD The instructions are provided on the case of the Recovery CD During the reinstall process your personal files and any installed programs will be deleted We advise you to backup your files to an external hard drive or CD DVD...

Page 59: ...ertain characters are entered on the keyboard only numerals are written Abeepsoundseverysecond Cause Troubleshooting The virtual numeric keypad of your device is activated see Virtual numeric keypad Page 23 Press the Num key The notebook s LCD screen remains blank LCDscreen LCDscreenistoodark Cause Troubleshooting Monitor is switched off Press a key or touch the touchpad External monitor or televi...

Page 60: ...le is properly connected to the notebook 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 Screen Monitor Cause Troubleshooting The wrong external monitor has been selected or the wrong screen resolution has been set for the application program Terminate the application program in Win...

Page 61: ...orrectly Check whether the mains adapter is connected correctly to the notebook Switch the notebook on The notebook stops working Notebook Energysavingmode Cause Troubleshooting Notebook is in energy saving mode Leave energy saving mode An application programme has caused the malfunction Close the application program or restart the notebook by restarting the operating system or switching the devic...

Page 62: ...ted Check whether the correct printer driver is loaded refer to the printer documentation The radio connection to a network does not work Theradioconnectiontoanetworkdoesnotwork Cause Troubleshooting The wireless component is disabled Switch the radio component on see Switching the wireless components on and off Page 35 The wireless component is enabled Despite this the wireless connection to a ne...

Page 63: ...rror messages generated by the BIOS Setup Error messages displayed by the operating system or programmes are described in the relevant documentation If the error message appears repeatedly despite troubleshooting measures please contact the place of purchase or our customer service centre Fujitsu Technology Solutions 59 ...

Page 64: ...ether your hard disk has been set correctly Make sure that the operating system is installed on the corresponding drive Press F1 to resume F2 to SETUP This error message appears if an error occurs during the self test before starting the operating system Press the F1 function key to start the operating system Press the function key F2 to access the BIOS Setup Previous boot incomplete Default confi...

Page 65: ...nical data You will find the data sheet on your device or on the Internet at http ts fujitsu com support Rechargeable battery You can find information on the batteries used in your device at http ts fujitsu com support The battery is a 6 cell rechargeable battery Rated voltage 10 8 V Rated capacity 62 6 Wh Rated power 5800 mAh Mains adapter Technicaldata Electrical data Primary 60 W Rated voltage ...

Page 66: ... Energy Star environmental mark and the products which satisfy these requirements can be found on the Internet at https www energystar gov Disposal and recycling Notes Information about this subject can be found on your notebook or on our Internet pages Declarations of Conformity Declarationofconformity The Declarations of Conformity concerning the device can be found at our Internet address http ...

Page 67: ... the USA Although it is not explicitly forbidden to travel in the US trading area carrying this device to avoid trouble at customs clearance Fujitsu Technology Solutions GmbH recommends not to bring this device into the US trading area Regulatory information for notebooks without radio device Regulatoryinformation NOTICE Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Fujitsu Technology Solutio...

Page 68: ... to the telephone network your telephone company may discontinue your service temporarily If possible they will notify you in advance If advance notice is not practical they will notify you as soon as possible You will also be advised of your right to file a complaint with the FCC This fax modem also complies with fax branding requirements per FCC Part 68 Your telephone company will probably ask y...

Page 69: ...ns Repairs to telecommunication equipment should be made by a Canadian authorised maintenance facility Any repairs or alterations not expressly approved by Fujitsu or any equipment failures may give the telecommunication company cause to request the user to disconnect the equipment from the telephone line NOTICE The Ringer Equivalence Number REN for this terminal equipment is 0 0 The REN assigned ...

Page 70: ...omme d indices d équivalence de la sonnerie de tous les dispositifs n excède pas 5 AVERTISSEMENT Pour assurer la sécurité les utilisateurs doivent vérifier que la prise de terre du service d électricité les lignes télphoniques et les conduites d eau métalliques sont connectées ensemble Les utilisateurs NE doivent PAS tenter d établir ces connexions eux mêmes mais doivent contacter les services d i...

Page 71: ...adio Frequency Exposure statement This radio device has been evaluated under FCC Bulletin OET 65C and found compliant with the requirements as set forth in CFR 47 Sections 2 1091 2 1093 and 15 247 b 4 addressing RF Exposure from radio frequency devices The radiated output power of this radio device is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits Nevertheless this device shall be used in such ...

Page 72: ...uthorized modification substitution or attachment The manufacturer and its authorized resellers or distributors will assume no liability for any damage or violation of government regulations arising from failure to comply with these guidelines Export restrictions This product or software contains encryption code which may not be exported or transferred from the US or Canada without an approved US ...

Page 73: ...d 55 Buttons 21 C Caps Lock 22 indicator 19 CE marking 63 Charging capacity battery 28 Cleaning 14 Components installing removing 46 Configuration BIOS Setup Utility 51 Connecting audio devices 45 Connecting headphones 45 Crystal View display cleaning 14 Ctrl Alt Del 24 Cursor control keys 22 Cursor keys 22 D Date is incorrect 55 Declaration of conformity 62 Device setting up 16 Devices connecting...

Page 74: ...ory Stick Pro 32 MultiMediaCard 32 Memory expansion installing 49 removing 48 Memory module important notes 47 installing 49 removing 48 Memory Stick Pro 32 Microphone 33 Microphone connecting 45 Mobile operation 13 Monitor connecting 42 drifting display 56 remains blank 56 Monitor port see VGA connection socket 42 MultiMediaCard 32 N Notebook before you travel 13 cannot be started 57 cleaning 14 ...

Page 75: ...1 Shift 22 Shift key 22 Shift Tab 24 Slot Memory cards 32 Standby indicator 19 Start key 22 Status indicators 18 Summer time 55 Supervisor password changing 38 entering 38 removing 39 Switching on the notebook 20 Switching on for the first time 17 System configuration 51 System expansion 47 see Adding memory 47 System settings BIOS Setup Utility 51 T Tab key 22 Technical data 61 Mains adapter 61 N...

Page 76: ...Index Volume decrease 24 increase 24 Volume control 33 W Webcam 27 Wireless LAN Switching off 35 Switching on 35 Wireless LAN safety notes 12 72 Fujitsu Technology Solutions ...