Fujitsu Siemens Computers AMILO User Manual

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AMILO Notebook

Fujitsu Siemens Computers AMILO Specifications

General

Brand	Fujitsu Siemens Computers
Model	AMILO
Category	Laptop
Language	English

Summary

Innovative Technology

Further Information

General information about AMILO Notebook and operating manual availability.

"AMILO Notebook" Operating Manual

Where to find the AMILO Notebook operating manual.

Notational Conventions

Important Notes

Safety Information

Essential safety information for notebook operation and handling.

Energy Saving

Tips for reducing power consumption to extend battery life.

Energy Saving Under Windows

Utilizing Windows power management features for energy efficiency.

Information Sources

Travelling With Your Notebook

Before You Travel

Precautions and steps to take before traveling with your notebook.

When Travelling In Other Countries

Considerations for using the notebook abroad, including voltage and local regulations.

Transporting the Notebook

Guidelines for safely packing and transporting the notebook to prevent damage.

Cleaning the Notebook

Preparing Your Notebook For Use

Unpacking and Checking Your Notebook

Steps for unpacking and inspecting the notebook for any transport damage.

Selecting the Location

Connecting the Mains Adapter

Switching the Notebook On For The First Time

Working With the Notebook

Notebook Switching On

Instructions for powering on the notebook, distinguishing between models with release mechanisms.

Devices Without a Release Mechanism

Switching Off the Notebook

Devices With a Release Mechanism

Steps to properly shut down notebooks with a release mechanism.

Devices Without a Release Mechanism

Status Indicators

Explains the power-on, wireless LAN, and battery status indicators.

Status Indicators

Power-on Indicator / Standby

Details the meaning of the power-on indicator states (on, flashing, off).

Rechargeable Battery Indicator

Explains battery charge status indicators (blue, red, off).

Wireless LAN Indicator

Describes the status of the wireless LAN module indicator (blue, off).

On-Screen Display (OSD)

Information about the on-screen display for volume and brightness changes.

Keyboard

General information about the notebook keyboard and its functions.

Virtual Numeric Keypad (Notebooks Without Separate Numeric Keypad)

Separate Keypad With Application Buttons (Device-dependent)

Key Combinations

Working With the Notebook

Toggle Output Screen

Key combination to select display output between LCD and external monitor.

Switching Silent Mode On/Off

How to activate or deactivate Silent Mode for reduced noise and power.

Enabling/Restoring from Suspend Mode

Procedure to switch suspend mode on or off.

Switch Between Open Applications

Key combination to switch between multiple open applications.

Perform Warm Reboot

Steps to perform a warm reboot of the notebook.

Back Tab

Key combination to move the cursor to the previous tabular stop.

Quick Start Buttons

Touchpad and Touchpad Buttons

Using Touchpad Buttons

Instructions on using the touchpad for pointer movement, selection, and dragging.

Multimedia Remote Control (Device Dependent)

Removing Remote Control

Steps to remove the multimedia remote control from its slot.

Using the Remote Control

Guidelines for using the remote control with the notebook's CIR interface.

Hybrid Graphics (Device-dependent)

Change Graphics Mode

How to switch between battery-saver and performance graphics modes.

ExpressCards (Optional)

Inserting the ExpressCard

ExpressCard Removing

LCD Screen

Permanently Unlit or Lit Pixels

Information on acceptable pixel faults according to ISO standards.

Background Lighting

Notes on background lighting luminosity and brightness adjustment.

Screen Settings

Adjusting screen resolution and font size for optimal display.

Synchronising the Display on the LCD Screen and an External Monitor

How to switch display output between LCD and external monitors.

Webcam

Battery

Charging, Caring For and Maintaining the Battery

Monitoring the Battery Charging Level

How to check the notebook's battery charge status in Windows.

Battery Storage

Guidelines for storing the battery pack to maintain its capacity.

Removing and Installing the Battery

Removing the Battery

Installing the Battery

Using the Power-Management Features

Hybrid Graphics (Device-dependent)

Change Graphics Mode

How to switch between battery-saver and performance graphics modes.

ExpressCards (Optional)

Inserting the ExpressCard

ExpressCard Removing

Memory Cards

Inserting the Memory Card

Procedure for inserting memory cards into the reader slot.

Removing the Memory Card

Hard Disk

Second Hard Disk in RAID Group (Device-dependent)

Information on installing/removing a second hard disk and RAID configurations.

Security Functions

Brief Overview of Security Functions

Summary of security features like Kensington Lock and BIOS password protection.

Using a Kensington Lock

Instructions for fitting and using a Kensington lock for physical security.

Configuring Password Protection in BIOS Setup Utility

Protecting BIOS Setup Utility (Supervisor and User Password)

How to set up supervisor and user passwords for BIOS access.

Setting Supervisor and User Password

Step-by-step guide to setting BIOS supervisor and user passwords.

Security Functions

Changing the Supervisor or User Password

Procedure for changing existing BIOS supervisor or user passwords.

Removing Passwords

Steps to remove BIOS supervisor or user passwords.

Password Protection for Booting of the Operating System

Enabling password protection for the notebook's boot process.

Activating System Protection

How to activate system protection via BIOS password on boot.

Security Functions

Deactivating System Protection

Steps to disable system protection and remove password prompts.

Connecting External Devices

Connecting External Devices

Connecting an External Monitor

How to connect an external monitor via VGA or DVI-I ports.

Connecting External Devices

HDMI Port (Device-dependent)

Connecting external devices like TVs or amplifiers via the HDMI port.

Setting the Refresh Rate for Your External Monitor

Adjusting the refresh rate to prevent screen flicker on external monitors.

Connecting External Devices

Connecting USB Devices

Connecting external devices like printers or scanners via USB ports.

Device Drivers

Information on automatic recognition and installation of USB device drivers.

Connecting External Devices

Connecting an External SATA Hard Disk (eSATA)

Connecting an external SATA HDD to expand storage capacity via eSATA.

Safe Removal of eSATA and USB Devices

Procedure for safely disconnecting eSATA and USB devices.

Connecting External Devices

Connecting External Audio Devices

Connecting external microphones, players, or tape decks via audio ports.

Microphone Port / Line In

Details on using the microphone port for audio input.

Connecting External Devices

Headphones/SPDIF Port

Connecting headphones, speakers, or digital audio devices via the audio port.

Adjusting the Volume

How to adjust the audio volume using the notebook controls.

AMILO Graphic Booster (Device Dependent)

Connecting the Device

Steps to connect the AMILO Graphic Booster and its monitors.

Removing and Installing Components During Servicing

Notes on Installing and Removing Boards and Components

Safety precautions and general notes for component installation/removal.

Removing and Installing the Battery

Refers to chapter on removing and installing the battery.

Installing and Removing the Memory Expansion Modules

Removing the Memory Cover

How to remove the service compartment cover for memory access.

Removing and Installing Components During Servicing

Devices With a Joint Compartment for Memory and Hard Disk

Steps to remove covers for notebooks with combined memory/HDD compartments.

Devices With Separate Compartments for Memory and Hard Disk

Steps to remove covers for notebooks with separate memory/HDD compartments.

Removing Memory Modules

Procedure for carefully removing memory modules from the slots.

Removing and Installing Components During Servicing

Installing a Memory Module

Procedure for installing a memory module into the slot.

Fastening the Memory Cover

Steps to reattach the memory compartment cover.

Devices With a Joint Compartment for Memory and Hard Disk

Reattaching the cover for combined memory/HDD compartments.

Removing and Installing Components During Servicing

Devices With Separate Compartments for Memory and Hard Disk

Reattaching the cover for separate memory/HDD compartments.

Removing and Installing the Hard Disk

Refers to the procedure for removing and installing the hard disk drive.

Removing and Installing Components During Servicing

Devices With a Joint Compartment for Memory and Hard Disk

Detailed steps for removing and installing the hard disk in a joint compartment.

Installing the Hard Disk

Steps for installing the hard disk drive into its frame.

Removing and Installing Components During Servicing

Devices With Separate Compartments for Memory and Hard Disk

Detailed steps for removing the hard disk from separate compartments.

Removing and Installing Components During Servicing

Installing the Hard Disk

Detailed steps for installing the hard disk into its compartment.

Settings in BIOS Setup Utility

Starting the BIOS Setup Utility

How to initiate the BIOS Setup Utility upon system startup.

Operating BIOS Setup Utility

Guide to navigating and using the BIOS Setup Utility interface.

Settings in BIOS Setup Utility

Exiting BIOS Setup Utility

Options for saving or discarding changes and exiting the BIOS Setup Utility.

Exit Saving Changes - Save Changes and Exit BIOS Setup Utility

How to save current settings and exit the BIOS Setup Utility.

Exit Discarding Changes – Discard Changes and Exit BIOS Setup Utility

How to discard changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility.

Load Setup Defaults – Copy Standard Entries

Option to load factory default settings for all BIOS menus.

Discard Changes – Discard Changes Without Exiting the BIOS Setup Utility

How to discard changes without exiting BIOS Setup Utility.

Save Changes - Save Changes Without Exiting the BIOS Setup Utility

How to save changes without exiting BIOS Setup Utility.

Troubleshooting and Tips

Restoring Installed Software

Guidance on restoring applications and data from backups.

Troubleshooting and Tips

Restoring the Operating System, Drivers, Manuals and Special Software

Steps to restore OS, drivers, and software from recovery media.

The Notebook's Date or Time Is Incorrect

Troubleshooting steps for incorrect date/time issues, possibly indicating battery failure.

When Certain Characters Are Entered on the Keyboard, Only Numerals Are Written

Resolving issues where only numbers are typed due to virtual numeric keypad.

Troubleshooting and Tips

A Beep Sounds at a Rate of One Per Second

Troubleshooting tip for a single beep, usually indicating a low battery.

The Notebook's LCD Screen Remains Blank

Solutions for a blank LCD screen, including checking power and external display.

The LCD Screen Is Difficult to Read

Tips for improving LCD screen readability, like adjusting for glare.

The External Monitor Remains Blank

Troubleshooting steps for a blank external monitor display.

Troubleshooting and Tips

The External Monitor Is Blank or the Image Is Unstable

Resolving issues with external monitor display quality or stability.

The Notebook Cannot Be Started

Common causes and solutions for the notebook failing to power on.

Troubleshooting and Tips

The Notebook Stops Working

Troubleshooting steps when the notebook becomes unresponsive or freezes.

The Printer Does Not Print

Solutions for printer connectivity and driver issues.

The Radio Connection to a Network Does Not Work

Troubleshooting wireless network connection problems.

Manufacturer's Notes

Disposal and Recycling

Information on proper disposal and recycling of the notebook.

Declarations of Conformity

Statements regarding compliance with EU directives and regulations.

Copyright-Protected Technology

Details about copyright protection technology used in the product.

Manufacturer's Notes

CE Marking

Explanation of CE marking for devices with and without radio components.