Fujitsu LIFEBOOK UH552, Operating Manual

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Page 5: ...7 Ports and controls 9 Important notes 12 First time setup of your device 15 Working with the notebook 18 Security functions 35 Connecting external devices 39 Settings in BIOS Setup Utility 43 Troubleshooting and tips 45 Technical data 52 Manufacturer s notes 53 Index 55 ...

Page 6: ... Inc Product includes software DTS Inc All rights reserved All other trademarks referenced are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners whose protected rights are acknowledged Copyright Fujitsu Technology Solutions GmbH 2012 All rights reserved including rights of translation reproduction by printing copying or similar methods in part or in whole In the event of violations pe...

Page 7: ...rs 18 Switching on the notebook 19 Notebook switching off 20 Keyboard 21 Virtual numeric keypad 23 Key combinations 23 Country and keyboard settings 25 Touchpad and touchpad buttons 26 Moving the pointer 26 Selecting an item 26 Executing commands 26 Dragging items 27 Switching the Touchpad on and off 27 LCD screen 27 Webcam 28 Rechargeable battery 28 Charging caring for and maintaining the battery...

Page 8: ...anges Discard changes without exiting the BIOS Setup Utility 44 Save Changes save changes without exiting the BIOS Setup Utility 44 Save Changes and Power Off 44 Troubleshooting and tips 45 Help if problems occur 45 Using the reset key 46 Restoring the hard disk contents under Windows 46 The notebook s date or time is incorrect 47 When certain characters are entered on the keyboard only numerals a...

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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: ...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 external sour...

Page 13: ...rview of the indicators and connections of the device Please familiarise yourself with these components before you start to work with the device Front 1 2 3 4 5 9 6 7 8 1 WebCam 2 WebCam LED 3 Microphone 4 Keyboard 5 ON OFF switch 6 Loudspeakers 7 Touchpad 8 Touchpad buttons 9 Status indicators Fujitsu Technology Solutions 9 ...

Page 14: ...ck device 2 HDMI port 3 USB port 3 0 4 USB 3 0 port with charging function Anytime USB charge 5 Headphones port Right hand side 1 2 3 4 1 Memory card slot 2 SIM card slot with cover 3 USB port 2 0 4 DC input connector DC IN 10 Fujitsu Technology Solutions ...

Page 15: ...Ports and controls Underside 1 1 Reset key Fujitsu Technology Solutions 11 ...

Page 16: ...rovided in the Safety Regulations manual 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 safetynotes If a radio component Wireless LA...

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: ...ng 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 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 Cryst...

Page 19: ...s on the screen NEVER switch off your device during the first time setup process The battery must be securely fitted and 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 instructions on how to connect external dev...

Page 20: ...at 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 Mainsadapte...

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 39 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: ... discharged Charge with the mains adapter Indicator is off The system is in battery mode and the mains adapter is not connected Batterystatusindicator Batterysymbol Batteryindicator Drive indicator Drive Indicator Indicator is illuminated The hard disk is being accessed Num Lock indicator Indicator NumLock The indicator is lit The Num key has been pressed The virtual numerical keypad is activated ...

Page 24: ...h off your device Otherwise data might be lost Shut down the operating system properly e g from the Windows Start menu by clicking on Start 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: ...ey combination increases the volume of the internal loudspeakers Fn F9 Volume Toggle monitor output Use this key combination to select which monitor 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 wo...

Page 29: ...ty Task Manager window Ctrl Alt Del Back tab This key combination moves the cursor back to the previous tab stop Shift Tab Backtab Key combinations using the Windows keys are detailed in the manual for your operating system Country and keyboard settings If you want to change the country and keyboard settings proceed as follows Enter the settings by clicking Start Settings Control Panel Time Region...

Page 30: ...mands 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 also Key combinations Page 23 Moving the pointer Move your finger on the touchpad Touchpad The pointer will move Selecting an item Move the pointer to the item you wish to select Touchpad Tap the touchpad once or press the lef...

Page 31: ...ted 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 be defective ...

Page 32: ... fujitsu com support Rechargeable battery Rechargeablebattery Battery Life battery Rechargeablebattery Rechargeablebattery When not plugged into a mains socket 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 the ...

Page 33: ... 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 When t...

Page 34: ...d SDHC SDXC Memory Stick Memory Stick Pro With adapter MicroSD MiniSD micro MicroSDHC Memory Stick Duo Memory Stick Pro Duo Memory Stick Pro HG Duo Memory Stick Micro 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...

Page 35: ... and can now be removed Pull the storage card out of the slot 2 Loudspeakers and microphones Microphone Loudspeakers Bassloudspeaker subwoofer Volumecontrol Information on the exact position 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 usin...

Page 36: ...upplied by the provider of the SIM card Inserting the SIM card Remove the cover of the SIM card slot Slide the SIM card into the slot with the contacts facing upwards until you feel it engage 1 Close the cover of the SIM card slot 32 Fujitsu Technology Solutions ...

Page 37: ...p slightly out of the slot Pull the SIM card out of the slot in the direction of the arrow 1 Close the cover of the SIM card slot Wireless LAN BlueTooth UMTS optional The installation of radio components not approved by Fujitsu Technology Solutions will invalidate the certifications issued for this device Fujitsu Technology Solutions 33 ...

Page 38: ...service provider Setting up WLAN access Requirement A WLAN must be available and you must have the corresponding access information Information on configuring the WLAN access can be found in the documentation for your operating system Access via UMTS You can purchase the accessories for UMTS reception from your retailer or your Fujitsu Technology Solutions dealer If you have ordered a UMTS module ...

Page 39: ...nce Using the Security Lock Your device comes with a Security Lock device for the Kensington Lock Cable You can use the Kensington Lock Cable a sturdy steel cable to help protect your notebook from theft The Kensington Lock Cable is available as an accessory Fit the Kensington Lock Cable on the device on your notebook UsingtheKensingtonLockCable SecurityLock Mechanicalbackup Anti theftprotection C...

Page 40: ...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 41: ... 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 42: ...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 43: ...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 44: ... a scanner or a modem 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 0 has a data transfer rate of up to 480 Mbit s USB 3 0 has a data transfer rate of up to 5 Gbit s Additional information can be found in the documentation for the USB devices Connect the data cable t...

Page 45: ... in order to utilise the USB charging function In this case the USB charging function will not work when the notebook is switched off as no drivers are active when the notebook is switched off You can use this USB port to charge or supply power to a USB device e g to charge a PDA or a mobile phone or to connect a USB lamp even if the notebook is switched off How to remove USB devices correctly Alw...

Page 46: ...nect 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 information The headphone port on your notebook is a 3 5 mm jack socket If you want to connect headphones or a speaker you will need a 3 5 mm jack plug 42 Fujitsu Technology Solutions ...

Page 47: ...e BIOS Setup Utility Reboot the device 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 service ...

Page 48: ...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 49: ...tract Our notebooks have been designed primarily with mobile applications in mind This means that considerable effort has been made to optimise components and equipment in terms of weight space and energy requirements Depending on the particular configuration you have purchased it is possible that functionality may be slightly reduced compared to a desktop PC if you are running processor intensive...

Page 50: ...ng 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 disk before you start Switch the notebook on The following display briefly appears on the screen during start up ESC Diagnostic screen F12 Boot Menu F2 BIOS Setup When this message appears press the function key F12 Insert the Windows Recove...

Page 51: ... 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 television set connected Press the key...

Page 52: ...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 53: ...g system or switching the device off and back on again The battery is dead Charge the battery or Connect the mains adapter to the notebook The printer does not print Printerdoesnotprint Cause Troubleshooting The printer is not switched on Make sure that the printer is switched on and ready for operation refer to the documentation supplied with the printer The printer is not connected correctly Che...

Page 54: ...ribed in the relevant documentation If the error message appears repeatedly despite troubleshooting measures please contact the place of purchase or our customer service centre Error message cause Resolution CMOS battery bad If the error message occurs repeatedly the buffer battery in the notebook is flat Contact your sales outlet or our customer service centre System CMOS checksum bad default con...

Page 55: ...Press the F1 function key to start the operating system Press the function key F2 to access the BIOS Setup Previous boot incomplete Default configuration used Due to an error during the previous system boot default values were used for certain settings Check the settings in the BIOS Setup Press the F1 function key when prompted to do so Real time clock error Contact your sales outlet or our custom...

Page 56: ...the device provides further technical 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 on the Internet at http ts fujitsu com support 4 cell rechargeable battery Rated voltage 14 8 V Rated capacity 42 Wh 2840 mAh Mains adapter Technicaldata Mains adapter 65 W Rated v...

Page 57: ...r switched off after 15 minutes of inactivity Automatic activation of energy saving mode ACPI S3 20 minutes of inactivity Detailed information about the requirements of the 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...

Page 58: ...nmark Germany Estonia Finland France Greece UK Ireland Iceland Italy Latvia Liechtenstein Lithuania Luxembourg Malta The Netherlands Norway Austria Poland Portugal Rumania Sweden Switzerland Slovakia Slovenia Spain Czech Republic Hungary Cyprus Contact the corresponding government office in the respective country for current information on possible operating restrictions If your country is not inc...

Page 59: ...Caps Lock 22 indicator 19 CE marking 54 Cleaning 14 Configuration BIOS Setup Utility 43 Connecting audio devices 42 Connecting headphones 42 Crystal View display cleaning 14 Ctrl Alt Del 25 Cursor control keys 22 Cursor keys 22 D Date is incorrect 47 Declaration of conformity 53 Device setting up 16 Devices connecting 39 disconnecting 39 Drive indicator 19 E Eco function 24 Energy energy saving 13...

Page 60: ...aning 14 stops working 49 switching off 20 transporting 13 14 using 18 Notebook operation 18 Notes 12 cleaning 14 disposal recycling 53 energy saving 13 LCD screen 27 Safety 12 transport 13 Num Lock indicator 19 23 Numeric keypad 21 see Virtual numeric keypad 23 O Operating system activating system protection 37 cancel system protection 37 protecting with password 37 Operating system restoring 46 ...

Page 61: ...r 52 notebook 52 The radio connection to a network does not work 50 Time not correct 47 Time daylight savings 47 Tips 45 Toggle monitor output 24 Touchpad 24 26 buttons 26 cleaning 14 dragging items 27 executing commands 26 moving the pointer 26 selecting an item 26 switch off 24 Touchpad buttons 24 Transport Transport damage 15 Transportation 13 14 Travel notebook 13 Troubleshooting 45 U USB char...