answers 2 EasyGuide AMILO K Series English
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Introduction Important notes AMILO K Series Preparing the notebook for use Working with the notebook Security functions Operating manual Connecting external devices Settings in BIOS Setup Troubleshooting and tips Technical data Index June 2004 edition
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Contents Innovative technology ... .................................................................................................................1 Notational conventions ......................................................................................................................2 Important notes ...............................................................................................................................3 Safety notes .............................................................
Contents Handling CD/DVDs.................................................................................................................. 31 Regional codes for DVD films and DVD players ...................................................................... 33 Adjusting AutoPlay function of combo drive ............................................................................ 34 Audio: Setting volume ........................................................................................................
Innovative technology ... and an ergonomic design make your notebook a reliable, convenient mobile PC. Your operating system is pre-installed on the hard disk to facilitate the procedure when you use your notebook for the first time. Depending on the configuration level, your notebook has up to 1 Gbyte of main memory installed. Your notebook is shipped with a combo drive (CD-RW/DVD). A PC card slot (CardBus or PCMIA) enables the notebook to operate a type II PC card.
Innovative technology ... Notational conventions The following symbols are used in this manual: ! Indicates information which is important for your health or for preventing physical damage. Failure to follow the instructions may lead 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.
Important notes Here you will find essential safety information regarding your notebook. In addition, the manufacturer's notes contain helpful information about your notebook. Safety notes ! Pay attention to the information provided in the "Safety and Ergonomics" manual and in the following safety notes. Observe the sections in the manual marked with the symbol on the left. • When connecting and disconnecting cables, observe the relevant notes in this operating manual.
Important notes In addition, the marking is provided with the chemical symbol of the heavy metal decisive for the classification as a pollutant. Cd Cadmium Hg Mercury Pb Lead • During installation and before operating the device, please observe the instructions on environmental conditions in the "Technical data" chapter as well as the instructions in the "Preparing the notebook for use" chapter. • Keep this operating manual together with your device.
Important notes Manufacturer’s notes Declarations of Conformity The "Declarations of Conformity" concerning this notebook can be found at our internet address: http://www.driver-cd.com. Hereby, Fujitsu Siemens Computers, declares that this notebook is in compliance with the 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 of certain U. S.
Important notes Energy saving If you will not be using your notebook, switch it off. Make use of the device's energy saving functions (see "Working with the notebook"). The notebook uses less power when the power management features are enabled. You will then be able to work for longer before having to recharge the battery.
Important notes Transporting the notebook Please observe the points listed below when transporting your notebook. Before you travel • • Back up important data stored on your hard disk. • If you are travelling abroad, ensure that the power adapter can be operated with the local mains voltage. If this is not the case, obtain the appropriate power adapter for your notebook.
Important notes Cleaning the notebook ► Switch the notebook off. ► Pull the power plug of the network adapter out of the mains outlet. ! Do not clean any interior parts yourself; leave this job to a service technician. Do not use any cleaning agents that contain abrasives or may corrode plastic. The use of improper cleaning agents can damage the markings on the keyboard and the notebook, the paintwork of the device or the device itself. Ensure that no liquid enters the notebook.
Preparing the notebook for use ! Please read the "Important notes" chapter. Before you can work with your notebook, you need to charge the battery and install and configure the delivered software. The operating system and drivers required are preinstalled. You need to charge the battery if you want to operate your notebook with a rechargeable battery. When not plugged into a mains outlet, the notebook runs on its built-in battery.
Preparing the notebook for use Connecting the power adapter ! Please take note of the information in the section "Safety notes". The power cable supplied conforms to the requirements of the country in which you purchased your notebook. Make sure that the power cable is approved for use in the country in which you intend to use it. The power adapter's AC cord should only be connected to a mains outlet if the notebook is connected to the power adapter.
Working with the notebook This chapter describes the basics for operating your notebook. Please see 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. Views In this section the various hardware components of your notebook are introduced. You can open an overview of the displays and connections of the notebook.
Working with the notebook Front 1 = Microphone jack 2 = Connector for loudspeaker 3 = Release for opening the notebook Left side panel 1 = Monitor port 2 = Ventilation slots 3 = USB ports 4 = Modem port 5 = LAN connector 6 = PC card slot Right side panel 1= 2= 12 Optical drive Power-on indicator of optical drive 3= 4= Insert/eject button of optical drive Opening for manual ejection 10600448362
Working with the notebook Back panel 1 = Kensington Lock 2 = Battery 3 = DC jack (DC IN) 4 = S Video out socket Under side 1 = Battery 10600448362 2 = Hard disk 13
Working with the notebook Switching the notebook on and off Switching on the notebook ► 14 Press the release button (1), and unfold the LCD screen upwards (2).
Working with the notebook This illustration can differ somewhat from the notebook actually shipped. ► Press the ON/OFF switch i to switch the notebook on. If you have assigned a password, you must enter this when requested to do so, in order to start the operating system password. Switching the notebook off ► 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 switch for approx. five seconds.
Working with the notebook Status indicators The status indicators (1) provide information about the status of the power supply, the drives and the keyboard functions. The meanings of the status indicators are as follows: Power indicator • • The indicator lights up green:The power adapter is supplying power to the notebook. The indicator flashes: The power adapter is supplying power to the notebook and the notebook is in the Standby mode.
Working with the notebook Hard disk indicator The indicator lights up: The hard disk is being accessed. A 1 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 on the upper left of the key appears when that key is pressed. Num Lock indicator The indicator lights up: the key combination Fn + NumLK has been pressed. The numeric keypad is activated.
Working with the notebook Fn / 7 7 { / 7 7 { / 7 7 { / 7 7 { Num Alt Gr / 7 7 { Example from a German keyboard Backspace key The Backspace key deletes the character to the left of the cursor. Tab key The Tab key moves the cursor to the next tab stop. Enter key (return) The enter key terminates a command line. The command you have entered is executed when you press this key. Caps Lock Caps Lock key The Caps Lock key activates uppercase mode (CapsLK indicator lit).
Working with the notebook Cursor keys The cursor keys move the cursor in the direction of the arrow, i.e. up, down, left, or right. Start key The Start key invokes the Windows Start menu. Menu key The Menu key invokes the menu for the marked item. Virtual numeric keypad The keyboard of your notebook does not have a separate number block. To provide the convenience of a numeric keypad, your keyboard is equipped with a virtual numeric keypad.
Working with the notebook Key combinations The following description of key combinations refers to functions when using Microsoft Windows. Some of the following key combinations may not function in other operating systems and with some device drivers. Other key combinations are described in the relevant manuals supplied with your application programmes. Key combinations are performed as follows: ► Press and hold the first key in the combination.
Working with the notebook Energy-saving mode Fn + F12 Switches the notebook into the energy-saving mode. Backtab (Shift+Tab) This key combination moves the cursor back to the previous tabular stop. + Ctrl i Alt Del Carrying out a warm boot This key combination triggers a reset and warm-boots the notebook. First hold down the Ctrl and Alt key, and then press the Del key. Under Windows 98, Windows 2000, Windows Me and Windows NT the Task Manager appears first.
Working with the notebook 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 command ► Move the pointer to the field you wish to select. ► Tap the touchpad twice or press the left button twice. The command will be executed.
Working with the notebook LCD screen Information on LCD monitor High-quality TFT displays are installed in notebooks from Fujitsu Siemens Computers GmbH. The specification of the monitor resolution indicates how many pixels can be displayed. For example, "XGA" stands for 1024 x 768 pixels. Each pixel consists of three so-called subpixels of the colours red, green and blue. As a result, an XGA monitor consists of 1024 x 768 x 3 = 2,359,296 subpixels.
Working with the notebook 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 the available energy saving functions.
Working with the notebook Removing battery ► Switch the notebook off. ► Close the LCD screen so that it locks into place. ► Unplug the power adapter from the mains outlet. ► Disconnect all cables connected to the notebook. ► Turn the notebook over. ► Place the notebook on a flat surface. ► 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.
Working with the notebook 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 direction of the arrow up to the stop (2).
Working with the notebook Using the power-management features The notebook uses less power when the power management features are enabled. You will then be able to work longer when using the battery before having to recharge it. i If you are connected to a network or use an integrated modem, PC LAN card, or PC modem card, we advise against enabling an energy saving mode. This could lead to an interruption of your network connection.
Working with the notebook Installing a PC card ► Insert the PC card, 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 supplied with the PC card for information on how to install the necessary device drivers. Also observe the corresponding information files (e.g. *.TXT, *.DOC, *.WRI, *.HLP or *.
Working with the notebook Removing a PC card Use the small PC card icon located in your task bar to stop the card: ► Click on the PC card icon in the task bar with the right mouse button. ► Select PC card Properties. ► Select the card you wish to stop and click on Stop. Wait for the dialogue box which tells you that it is now safe to remove the PC card. ► Press the eject button (1). The PC card will project further out of the notebook's case.
Working with the notebook Optical drive Your notebook is delivered with an optical drive. Optical drives can either only read or both read and write different optical data storage media. The meaning of the respective optical data storage media is described in the following: CD-ROM Abbreviation for Compact Disc - Read Only Memory. A CD-ROM is an optical data storage medium that can contain a maximum of 700 Mbytes. These data cannot be changed. CD-R Abbreviation for Compact Disc Recordable.
Working with the notebook Handling CD/DVDs From this point all different optical data storage media will be referred to as CD/DVDs; the writeable optical data storage media are called blanks. ! i Observe the following when handling CD/DVDs: • • Avoid touching the surface of a CD/DVD. Handle CDs/DVDs only by their edges! • • Protect your CDs/DVDs from dust, mechanical vibration and direct sunlight! Always store CDs/DVDs in their cases.
Working with the notebook ► Pull the drive tray all the way out (2). ► 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. 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. ► 32 Switch the notebook off.
Working with the notebook ► Push a pen or a piece of wire (such as a paper clip) into the opening for manual ejection (see "Front" section). The drive tray is unlocked. You can now pull the drive tray out of the drive. Regional codes for DVD films and DVD players DVD films and DVD players (e.g. the optical drive of your notebook) are always provided with a regional code. The regional codes of DVD films and DVD players must match so that the DVD film can be played back.
Working with the notebook Adjusting AutoPlay function of combo drive With the AutoPlay function you can specify whether or not a program or action is to be run/carried out depending on the CD/DVD content type of Windows XP. For example, you can specify that when an Audio CD is inserted, the Media Player is automatically started and automatically plays the Audio CD. You can set the AutoPlay function of the optical drive according to your needs.
Working with the notebook Connecting notebook modem to telephone connection ► Connect the modem cable supplied to the country-specific telephone adapter. ► Connect the modem cable to the modem port of the notebook. ► Connect the modem cable to your telephone wall socket. i If you attach your modem on a TAE-N-connector the phone respectively data cable is busy. The cable cannot be used for other communication devices at the same time.
Working with the notebook Ethernet and LAN The internal LAN module of your notebook supports Ethernet-LAN (10/100 Mbps). ► Connect the LAN cable to the notebook's LAN connector (1). ► Connect the network cable to your LAN network connector (2).
Security functions Your notebook enables you to protect your system and personal data in a number of ways against unauthorised access. By combining these options, you can achieve maximum protection for your system. In this chapter you will learn which security functions your notebook is equipped with, which advantages these functions offer you and how to configure and use them. ! Please consider that in the case of improper use, you yourself will also be unable to access your system and your data.
Security functions Brief overview of the security functions Security function Type of protection Preparation Kensington Lock Mechanical Mount and lock Kensington MicroSaver (accessory) BIOS password protection Password protection for BIOS Setup Utility and operating system with admin and user password. The passwords consist of a maximum of six alphanumeric characters.
Security functions Configuring password protection in BIOS Setup Utility ! i Before using the various options of password protection for your data security in the BIOS Setup Utility, please note the following hints: • Please keep in mind your passwords in any case, as you will not be able to access your BIOS Setup Utility and/or your system any longer, if you forget both the user password and the admin password. The loss of passwords is not a warranty case and is therefore subject to charge.
Security functions ► Select the Save Changes and Exit option in the Exit menu. ► Select OK and press the Enter key. The notebook is rebooted and the new password is effective. If you now want to open the BIOS Setup Utility, you must first enter your admin or user password. Please note that you only have access to a few BIOS settings with the user password. Changing Admin or User password ► Call BIOS Setup Utility and select the Security menu.
Security functions Password protection for hard disk i The had disk password prevents unauthorised access to the hard disk drives and is checked internally each time the system is booted. The condition for this is that you have assigned at least the Admin password. Activating hard disk protection ► Call the BIOS Setup Utility. ► Select the Security menu. ► Activate the field HardDisk Boot Sector. If you do not want to make any other settings, you can exit BIOS Setup Utility.
Connecting external devices ! Under all circumstances, please observe the safety notes provided in the "Important notes" chapter. Read the documentation on the external device before connecting it. Do not connect or disconnect cables during a thunderstorm. Do not pull on the cable when disconnecting a cable. Always take hold of the actual plug.
Connecting external devices Ports i Some of the external devices require special drivers (see the operating system and external device documentation).
Connecting external devices Back panel 1 = DC jack (DC IN) 2 = S Video out socket Connecting an external monitor An external monitor can be connected to the notebook. • Using the Fn + F5 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.
Connecting external devices Setting the refresh rate for your external monitor The refresh rate must be correctly set so that the image does not flicker. ► Select the monitor type in the menu Start - Control Panel - Appearance and Themes - Display Settings - Advanced - Display. ► Now select the Adapter tab. ► Adjust the refresh rate and then click Apply. ! If the refresh rate set is too high, the monitor may be damaged.
Connecting external devices Connecting external audio devices Headphones port Via the headphone port you can connect either headphones or external loudspeakers to your notebook. Microphone jack Via the microphone port you can connect an external microphone to your notebook. Adjusting the volume ► You can adjust the volume using the keys Fn and F3 or F4 . Or ► To adjust the volume use the Windows volume control from the Start menu - All Programs Accessories - Multimedia - Volume Control.
Settings in BIOS Setup Utility In BIOS Setup Utility you can set the system functions and the hardware configuration of the notebook. When it is delivered, the notebook is set to factory default settings. You can change these settings in BIOS Setup Utility. Any changes you make take effect as soon as you save and quit the BIOS Setup Utility.
Settings in BIOS Setup Utility Exiting BIOS Setup Utility To exit BIOS Setup Utility, select the Exit menu from the menu bar. You can then decide which settings you want to save. The Exit menu offers the following options. You must mark the required option and activate it with the Enter key. Save 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.
Troubleshooting and tips ! Take note of the hints in the "Important notes" chapter, when you connect or disconnect cables. If a fault occurs, try to correct it as described. If you fail to correct the problem, proceed as follows: ► Make a note of the steps and the circumstances that led to the fault. Also make a note of any error messages displayed. ► Switch the notebook off. ► Contact your sales outlet or our hotline/help desk.
Troubleshooting and tips The LCD screen is difficult to read Reflection ► Turn the notebook or alter the tilt of the LCD screen. The external monitor stays blank If your screen remains blank this may be due to the following: Monitor is switched off ► Switch 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.
Troubleshooting and tips The notebook cannot be started The battery is dead ► Charge the battery. Or ► Connect the power adapter to the notebook. The power adapter is not connected correctly ► Switch the notebook off. ► Check whether the power adapter is connected correctly to the notebook. ► Check whether the power cable is plugged properly into the power adapter and into the mains outlet. ► Switch the notebook on. Operating system files may be damaged or missing.
Troubleshooting and tips 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, check the connections. ► Switch the notebook on. The printer does not print ► Make sure that the printer is switched on and is on-line (see the manuals supplied with the printer). ► Check that the cable connecting the notebook and the printer is connected properly.
Troubleshooting and tips System configuration contains invalid data ► Switch the notebook off. ► Switch the notebook on. ► Enter the BIOS Setup Utility programme by pressing F2 . ► Select the default values in the Exit menu under Get Default Values. ► Mark OK. ► Press the Enter key. If the error message appears repeatedly, please contact the place of purchase or our hotline/help desk. Error messages on the screen This section describes the error messages generated by the BIOS Setup Utility.
Troubleshooting and tips Keyboard error If you use an external keyboard: ► Check the connection and reboot the notebook. If the error message appears repeatedly, please contact the place of purchase or our hotline/help desk. nn Stuck key ► Make sure that no key is pressed. If the error message appears repeatedly, please contact the place of purchase or our hotline/help desk. Press to resume, to SETUP.
Technical data Notebook Processor: AMD Athlon XP-M up to 2800+ Main memory: Maximum 1 Gbyte DDR 266 SD RAM SO-DIMM 2 slots for 256 or 512 Mbyte modules Disk drives: Hard disk drive Optical drive Electrical data Regulations complied with: CE, Energy Star Maximum power draw: (notebook on with battery charging) approx.
Technical data Ports Monitor port: 15-pin female connector Microphone jack: connector, mono Headphone/loudspeaker connector: connector, stereo S-Video out: 4-pin female connector USB port (Universal Serial Bus): 4x 2.0 LAN connector: Female connector, RJ-45 Modem port: Female connector, RJ-11 Kensington Lock Environmental conditions Environment class 7K1 Mechanical class 7M2 Temperature: • Operating (7K1) • Transport (2K2) 5 °C .... 35 °C -10 °C .... 60 °C Humidity: 20 % ....
Index 56k modem 34 A Acoustic warnings 54 Admin password cancelling 40 changing 40 enter 39 Alt Gr key 18 Anti-theft protection 38 Audio devices, connecting 47 AutoPlay function 34 B Battery 13, 24 charge level 24, 27 charging 24 important notes 24 installing 26 lifetime 24 removing 25 servicing 24 Battery charge metre 24 Battery charging indicator 11, 16 Battery indicator 11, 16 Beep, error message 54 BIOS Setup Utility exiting 50 operating 49 protect with password 39 settings 49 starting 49 Blank 31 Board
Index Fn+F3 20 Fn+F5 20 Fn+F6 20 Fn+F7 20 Front, view 12 G Guarantee coupon booklet 9 H Hard disk 13, 29 protecting with password 41 restoring the operating system 51 Hard disk indicator 17 Hardware, configuring 49 Headphones, connecting 47 I Important notes 3 Indicator Caps Lock 17 Num Lock 17, 19 Scroll 17 Indicators 16 K Kensington Lock 13 Kensington Lock, applying 38 Kensington MicroSaver 38 Key Backspace 18 Caps Lock 18 cursor control keys 19 Enter 18 Fn key 18 Fn+F11 20 Fn+F4 20 Return 18 Shift 18 Sh
Index Notebook before you travel 7 cleaning 8 not starting 53 operating 11 setting up 9 stops working 53 switching off 15 switching on 14 transporting 7 Notes 3 battery 24 boards 4 CE marking 6 cleaning 8 disposal 6 energy saving 6 LCD screen 23 manufacturer 5 safety 3 transporting 7 O ON/OFF switch 11 Open notebook, view 11 Operating system protecting with password 40 restoring 51 Operation, preparing for 10 Optical data storage media handling 31 overview 30 Optical drive 12, 30 AutoPlay function 34 indic
Index TV set activating 47 connecting 47 U Underside, view 13 USB devices, connecting 46 USB port 12, 44 User password cancelling 40 changing 40 enter 39 62 V VGA port, see monitor port Views 11 Virtual numeric keypad 19 Volume adjustment 34, 47 W Warm boot 21 10600448362
