Fujitsu Siemens Computers AMILO Li Series User manual

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Getting Started
AMILO Li Series

Are there...
... any technical problems or other questions that you need help with?
Please contact:
• our Hotline/Help Desk(see Help Desk List) or visit "www.fujitsu-siemens.com/helpdesk"
• Your sales partner
• Your sales office
Additional information is contained in the Help Desk list and the "Warranty" manual.
The "Warranty" manual can be found on your notebook under Start - Manuals
or on the "Drivers & Utilities" CD/DVD or on our website.
For the latest information on our products, tips, updates etc., visit "www.fujitsu-siemens.com"

This manual was produced by Xerox Global Services
Published by
Fujitsu Siemens Computers GmbH
AG 01/07
Edition 1
Order No.: 10600790786
Order No.: 440 N00260

AMILO Li Series
English
Norsk
Português
Česky
Türkçe
Slovensko
Slovenský
Getting Started

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Contents
English
Contents
Innovativetechnology... ................................................................ 1
Areyoumissinginformation? ............................................................ 1
Notational conventions .................................................................. 1
Importantnotes ........................................................................ 2
Declarations of Conformity ............................................................... 2
Informationsources ..................................................................... 2
Safetyinformation ....................................................................... 3
Driversandutilities ...................................................................... 3
Portsandoperatingelements .......................................................... 3
Preparation for use andoperation ...................................................... 4
Unpacking and checking your notebook ................................................... 5
Selecting the location ................................................................... 5
Connecting the poweradapter ........................................................... 6
Switching the notebook on for the firsttime ................................................ 7
Switchingontheno
tebook . . . . ........................................................... 7
Switchingoffthen
otebook . . . . ........................................................... 8
Battery ................................................................................. 8
Easy Launch key . ...................................................................... 9
Touchpad and touchpadbuttons .......................................................... 9
Using the touchpadbuttons .......................................................... 10
Loudspeakers .......................................................................... 11
Switching the loudspeakeroffandon ................................................. 11
Volume: adjusting ................................................................... 11
Radio componenets(WirelessLAN) ...................................................... 12
Switching the wirelessLANmoduleonandoff ......................................... 12
BIOS Setup Utility ....................................................................... 12
Troubleshootingandtips .............................................................. 13
Restoringinstalledsoftware .............................................................. 13
Restoring the operating system, drivers, manuals and special software . . . . .............. 14
The notebook’s date or time is incorrect ................................................... 14
A beep sounds at a rate of one per second . . . ............................................ 14
The notebook’s LCD screen remains blank . . . . ............................................ 14
The LCD screen is difficulttoread ........................................................ 14
Theexternalmonitorremainsblank ...................................................... 15
Theexternalmonitorisblankortheimageisunstable ..................................... 15
The notebook cannot be started . . . ....................................................... 16
The notebook stops working . . ........................................................... 16
The printer does not print . . . . . ........................................................... 17
The radio connection to a network does not work . . ........................................ 17
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Innovative technology...
Innovative technology...
and ergonomic design make your AMILO a reliable, convenient notebook. Your operating system
(e.g. Microsoft Windows) has already been preinstalled and optimally configuredsothatyou
can be up and running from the moment you switch on your AMILO for the first time.
This "Getting Started" guide tells you how to prepare your AMILO for use. If you encounter any
problems, helpful information can be found in the section "Troubleshooting and tips", Page 13.
Are you missing information?
An overview with further information about your notebook can be found
in "Information sources", Page 2.
Notational conventions
Pay particular attention to text marked with this symbol. Failure to
observe this warning may endanger your health, cause the equipment to
malfunction or lead to loss of data. The warranty does not cover defects of
the equipment caused by failure to follow these instructions.
indicates important information that is required to use the device properly.
►refers to an action which you must carry out.
indicates a result
This style flags data entered using the keyboard in a program dialog or command
line, e.g. your password (Name123) or a command to launch a program
(start.exe)
This style refers to information displayed by a program on the screen, e.g.:
Installation is completed
This style is for
• terms and texts in a software user interface, e.g.: ClickSave.
• names of programs or files, e.g. Windows or setup.exe.
"This style" is for
• cross-references to another section, e.g. "Safety information"
• Cross-references to an external source, such as a web address: For
further information visit "www.fujitsu-siemens.com"
• indicates names of CDs and DVDs as well as names and titles of other
materials, e.g.: "CD/DVD Drivers & Utilities" or "Safety" manual
Abc refers to a key on the keyboard, e.g.: F10
This style flags concepts and text that are emphasised or highlighted, e.g.: Do not
switch off device
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Important notes
Important notes
ImportantnotesNotes
This chapter contains references to other sources of information. It is essential that
you observe the safety information for your notebook.
Declarations of Conformity
Declarationof conformity
You will find the Declaration of Conformity for the AMILO on the Internet
at: "www.fujitsu-siemens.com".
Hereby, Fujitsu Siemens Computers, declares that the AMILO is in compliance with the
essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.
Information sources
Inform ation sources
In diesem Handbuch finden Sie ausführlichere Hinweise und technische Informationen
zu Ihrem Notebook. Handbücher, die nur als PDF-Dateien vorliegen, können Sie
ausdrucken, wenn Sie einen Drucker an Ihr Notebook anschließen.
Information source Type of information Where?
Quick Start Guide (printed) Poster with information
about getting started
Accessories kit
"Safety" manual (printed
and/or PDF file)
Safety information Accessories kit and/or on your
notebook
"Recovery Process" manual
(printed and/or PDF file)
Information on restoring
the operating system,
drivers, manuals and special
software
Accessories kit, on your
notebook or on the internet at
"www.fujitsu-siemens.com/support/"
"EasyGuide" manual (PDF
file)
Detailed instructions for
startup, operation and
technical information
"Wireless LAN" manual
(PDF file)
Detailed instructions for
using wireless LAN and
technical information
"Warranty" manual (PDF
file)
General guarantee
conditions
Information files (e.g. *.TXT,
*.DOC, *.CHM, *.HLP)
Information on utilities and
programs
The manuals are located on your
notebook under Start Manuals
or, in some cases, updated versions
can be found on the Internet at:
"www.fujitsu-siemens.com/support/"
Information files (e.g. *.TXT,
*.DOC, *.CHM, *.HLP)
Information about the
operating system
In the software for these applications
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Ports and operating elements
Safety information
SafetyinformationNotes
Pay attention to the information provided in the "Safety" manual
and in the following safety notes.
• When cleaning the notebook, observe the relevant notes in the "EasyGuide"manual.
• Your notebook is equipped with numerous security features that offer you a high
level of security according to a multi-level concept. Details are contained in the
"Security functions" chapter in the "EasyGuide" manual.
• Pay attention to the additional safety notes for devices with radio components
provided in the "Safety" manual.
• Keep this operating manual together with the device. If you pass this device on
to others, you should also give them the operating 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/Help Desk.
Drivers and utilities
If a Windows operating system is installed on your notebook, you will find additional
information on the system and drivers, help programs and updates on your notebook
or on our website "www.fujitsu-siemens.com/support/".
If you need to reinstall your operating system, you can reload the original
software and the original drivers of your notebook onto the hard disk using the
"Drivers & Utilities" CD/DVD or the drivers from our website.
Ports and operating elements
Portsandope rating elementsModemportLCDscreenMonitorpor tBuilt-inloudspeakersLoudspeakerp ortWirelessLANKensingtonLockLANportUSBportExpressCards lotBatteryBatteryreleaseSIMcardHarddiskTouchpadbutton sTouchpadscrollbarTou ch p a dNotebookON/OFFswitchEasyLaunch keyCD/DVDdriveHeadphonepo rtMicrophoneportLineinLine outSPDIFportDC INjack
This chapter presents the individual hardware components of your notebook. It provides
an overview of the notebook’s displays and ports. Please familiarise yourself with
these components before you start to work with your notebook.
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