Fujitsu Siemens Computers AMILO M Series Product information sheet

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AMILO M Series
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Are there...
... any technical problems or other questions which you would like to be clarified?
Please contact:
●our Hotline/Help Desk (see the included Help Desk list or go to:
www.fujitsu-siemens.com/support/helpdesk.html)
●your sales partner
●your sales outlet
Additional information is contained in the Help Desk list and the "Warranty" manual. The "Warranty"
manual can be found on the "Drivers & Utilities" CD/DVD provided with your computer.
The latest information on our products, tips, updates, etc., can be found on the internet under:
www.fujitsu-siemens.com
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Published by
Fujitsu Siemens Computers GmbH
Printed in the Federal Republic of Germany
AG 10/05
Edition 1
Order No.: 10600656655
Bestell-Nr./Order No.: 440 N80729
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AMILO M Series
Operating Manual
Introduction
Troubleshooting and tips
Notebook views
Technical data
Important notes
Manufacturer’s notes
Using your notebook for
the first time
Index
Using your notebook
Security functions
Connecting external
devices
Memory expansion
Settings in BIOS Setup
Utility
Second hard disk in RAID
group (optional)
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Contents
Innovative technology... ..................................................................................................................... 1
Notational conventions ......................................................................................................................... 2
Notebook views .................................................................................................................................. 3
Important notes .................................................................................................................................. 5
Safety notes.......................................................................................................................................... 5
Notes on installing and removing boards and components.......................................................... 6
Energy saving....................................................................................................................................... 7
Battery storage ..................................................................................................................................... 7
Travelling with your notebook............................................................................................................... 7
Before you travel .......................................................................................................................... 7
Transporting the notebook ........................................................................................................... 8
Cleaning the notebook.......................................................................................................................... 8
Using your notebook for the first time ............................................................................................. 9
Unpacking and checking your notebook............................................................................................... 9
Selecting a location ............................................................................................................................ 10
Connecting the mains adapter............................................................................................................ 10
Switching on the notebook for the first time........................................................................................ 11
Using your notebook........................................................................................................................ 13
Switching on the notebook ................................................................................................................. 13
Switching off the notebook ................................................................................................................. 14
Status indicators ................................................................................................................................. 15
Keyboard ............................................................................................................................................ 17
Virtual numeric keypad............................................................................................................... 19
Key combinations ....................................................................................................................... 20
Easy Launch keys .............................................................................................................................. 21
Touchpad, touchpad buttons and ON/OFF switch for touchpad ........................................................ 22
LCD screen......................................................................................................................................... 24
Information on LCD monitor ....................................................................................................... 24
Monitor settings .......................................................................................................................... 25
Battery ................................................................................................................................................ 25
Charging, caring for and maintaining the battery........................................................................ 26
Removing and installing the battery ........................................................................................... 26
Using the power-management features .............................................................................................27
ExpressCards ..................................................................................................................................... 28
Installing ExpressCard ............................................................................................................... 28
Removing ExpressCard ............................................................................................................. 29
Memory cards..................................................................................................................................... 31
Inserting memory card................................................................................................................ 31
Removing memory card ............................................................................................................. 32
Hard disk ............................................................................................................................................ 33
Removing the hard disk.............................................................................................................. 33
Installing the hard disk................................................................................................................ 34
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CD/DVD drive......................................................................................................................................35
CDRW/DVD combo drive............................................................................................................36
DVD+RW drive............................................................................................................................36
DVD±RW dual drive....................................................................................................................36
Multi-format DVD burner with double layer support ....................................................................37
Handling CD/DVDs .....................................................................................................................37
Inserting or removing a CD/DVD ................................................................................................38
Regional codes for DVD films and DVD players.........................................................................40
Adjusting AutoPlay function of your CD/DVD drive.....................................................................40
Microphone and loudspeakers............................................................................................................41
Adjusting the volume...................................................................................................................41
Remote control for PowerCinema InstantON......................................................................................42
Removing remote control............................................................................................................42
Using remote control...................................................................................................................43
Integrated 56k modem ........................................................................................................................45
Connecting notebook modem to telephone wall socket..............................................................46
Ethernet and LAN................................................................................................................................47
Wireless LAN ......................................................................................................................................48
Switching wireless LAN module on and off.................................................................................48
Security functions.............................................................................................................................49
Brief overview of the security functions...............................................................................................49
Using Kensington Lock .......................................................................................................................49
Configuring password protection in BIOS Setup Utility.......................................................................50
Protecting BIOS Setup Utility (supervisor and user password)...................................................50
Setting access authorization to the BIOS Setup Utility ...............................................................52
Password protection of operating system ...................................................................................52
Connecting external devices............................................................................................................53
Ports....................................................................................................................................................54
Connecting an external monitor ..........................................................................................................54
Connecting USB devices ....................................................................................................................55
USB disk drives...........................................................................................................................55
Connecting external audio devices .....................................................................................................56
Connecting an external device to S-Video Out ...................................................................................56
Connecting FireWire devices ..............................................................................................................57
Memory expansion............................................................................................................................59
Installing and removing the memory extension...................................................................................59
Settings in BIOS Setup Utility ..........................................................................................................63
Start BIOS Setup Utility.......................................................................................................................63
Operating BIOS Setup Utility...............................................................................................................64
Exiting BIOS Setup Utility....................................................................................................................64
Second hard disk in RAID group (optional)....................................................................................65
Installing and removing second hard disk...........................................................................................65
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Troubleshooting and tips................................................................................................................. 69
Restoring installed software ............................................................................................................... 69
Restoring PowerCinema InstantON ........................................................................................... 70
Restoring the operating system..................................................................................................70
Restoring drivers, manuals and special software....................................................................... 72
The notebook's date or time is incorrect............................................................................................. 72
The LCD screen of the notebook remains blank ................................................................................ 72
The LCD screen is difficult to read ..................................................................................................... 73
The external monitor stays blank........................................................................................................ 73
The external monitor is blank or the image is unstable ...................................................................... 73
The notebook cannot be started......................................................................................................... 74
The notebook stops working............................................................................................................... 74
The printer does not print ................................................................................................................... 75
The DVD film does not continue to play ............................................................................................. 75
Acoustic warnings............................................................................................................................... 75
Technical data................................................................................................................................... 77
Notebook ............................................................................................................................................ 77
Battery ................................................................................................................................................ 78
Power adapter 90 W........................................................................................................................... 78
Power adapter 120 W......................................................................................................................... 78
Manufacturer’s notes ....................................................................................................................... 79
Disposal and recycling........................................................................................................................ 79
Declarations of Conformity ................................................................................................................. 79
Copyright-protected technology.......................................................................................................... 79
CE marking......................................................................................................................................... 79
Index .................................................................................................................................................. 81
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Innovative technology...
and ergonomic design make your AMILO the ideal easy to use and reliable notebook.
Your notebook is available in several different versions. Most of the sections in this manual apply to
all models - any differences are pointed out separately. Some of the illustrations and features in this
manual may differ from your model and are for guidance only.
Your operating system (e.g. Microsoft Windows XP Home) has already been preinstalled and
optimally configured so that you can be up and running from the moment you switch on your AMILO
for the first time.
Your notebook features the very latest technology so that you get the best performance from your
computing experience. Depending on which model you own, you have access to:
●Up to 2 Gbyte Mbyte of main memory (RAM)
●A CDRW/DVD combo drive, or a DVD+RW, or a DVD±RW dual drive, or a Multi-format DVD
burner with double layer support to watch DVD movies and record your own disks
●S-Video out for connecting your notebook to your television
●An IEEE 1394 (FireWire) connection for high speed devices such as digital camcorders
●Four USB ports which provide easy expansion with webcams, game pads, printers and more
●An infrared interface (CIR = Customized InfraRed) for operating your notebook with a remote
control
●An internal modem for connecting to the internet
●An ExpressCard slot for operating an ExpressCard/34 or ExpressCard/54
●An onboard sound card, two stereo loudspeakers, and a bass loudspeaker (subwoofer) for your
audio enjoyment.
You can even connect headphones, a microphone and external speakers for even better
performance.
With the user-friendly BIOS Setup Utility you can control the hardware of your notebook and protect
your system better against unauthorised access by using the powerful password properties.
This operating manual tells you how to put your AMILO into operation, and how to operate it in daily
use.
You can also find information on your AMILO in the following locations:
●in the manuals "Safety" and "Warranty"
●in the wireless LAN software documentation (PDF file on the "Driver & Utilities" CD/DVD)
●in your operating system documentation
●in the information files (e.g. *.TXT, *.DOC, *.CHM, *.HLP, *.PDF, *.HTML)
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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.
This font indicates screen outputs.
This font indicates programme names, commands, or menu items.
"Quotation marks" indicate names of chapters, hard disks, CDs, DVDs, and terms that are
being emphasised.
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Notebook views
This chapter presents the individual hardware components of your notebook. You can obtain an
overview of the displays and connections of the notebook. Please familiarise yourself with these
components before you start to work with your notebook.
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1 = Modem port
2 = DVI-I connector
3 = S Video out socket
4 = Kensington Lock device
5 = LAN port
6 = Memory card slot
7 = FireWire port
8 = USB ports
9 = ExpressCard slot
10 = Bass loudspeaker (subwoofer)
11 = Battery
12 = Battery release latch
13 = Hard disk
14 = On/Off switch for Wireless LAN
15 = Touchpad buttons
16 = Touchpad
17 = ON/OFF switch for touchpad
18 = Built-in loudspeakers
19 = ON/OFF switch of the Notebook
20 = Easy Launch keys
21 = CIR interface
22 = Built-in microphone
23 = Volume control
24 = Headphone port/SPDIF
25 = Microphone port/Line In
26 = CD/DVD drive
27 = USB port
28 = DC jack (DC IN)
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Important notes
Here you will find essential safety information regarding your notebook. The other notes provide
useful information on your notebook.
Safety notes
!
Pay attention to the information provided in the "Safety" 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.
●Only use batteries designed for this notebook.
Do not store batteries for longer periods in the notebook.
Take care not to drop the batteries or otherwise damage their casing (fire risk).
If the rechargeable batteries develop a fault please stop using them immediately.
Do not touch the contacts of the batteries.
Never interconnect the positive and negative terminals of a battery.
Batteries are harmful to the environment. You should dispose of them following guidance from your
local District Council.
●There is a lithium battery (button cell) installed in your notebook. Please note:
The battery should only be replaced by an authorised technician. Incorrect handling may lead
to a risk of explosion.
Only use batteries approved by Fujitsu Siemens Computers.
Batteries are harmful to the environment. You should dispose of the lithium battery following
guidance from your local District Council.
●Read the information on the ambient conditions in the chapter "Technical data" and the chapter
"Using your notebook for the first time" before putting your notebook into operation and
switching it on for the first time.
●When cleaning the device, please observe the relevant notes in the "Cleaning the notebook"
paragraph.
●Keep this operating manual together with your notebook.
If you pass on the notebook to a third party, you should also pass on the operating manual.
●If you have a notebook with wireless LAN, you must also observe the additional safety
precautions for devices with wireless LAN in the "Safety" 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.
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Notes on installing and removing boards and components
!
Only qualified technicians should repair your notebook. Unqualified users who open the
notebook’s case expose themselves to electric shock and fire hazards. It will also
invalidate your warranty.
●Switch the notebook off and pull the power plug out of the mains socket.
●Remove the battery.
●Take care when you use the locking mechanisms on the battery and any other component.
●Never use sharp objects such as screwdrivers, scissors or knives as leverage to remove
covers.
Boards with electrostatic sensitive devices (ESD) are identifiable by the label shown.
When you handle boards fitted with ESDs, you must, under all circumstances, observe the following
points:
●You must statically discharge yourself before working with boards (e.g. by touching a grounded
object).
●The equipment and tools you use must be free of static charges.
●Remove the power plug from the mains supply before inserting or removing boards containing
ESDs.
●Always hold boards with ESDs by their edges.
●Never touch pins or conductors on boards fitted with ESDs.
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Energy saving
If you will not be using your notebook, switch it off.
Make use of the device's energy saving functions (see "Using your notebook"). If you use the
possible energy saving functions, the notebook uses less energy. You will then be able to work for
longer before having to recharge the battery.
Energy saving under Windows
If a monitor with energy saving features is connected to your notebook, you can use the Screen Saver
tab to activate the energy saving features of the monitor. Select a screen saver via Start - Control
Panel - Appearance and Themes - Display - Screen Saver.
You may set further energy saving functions in the menu Start - Control Panel - Performance and
Maintenance - Power Options.
Battery storage
i
If you do not use the batteries for long periods, remove them from the notebook. Never
store the batteries in the unit.
Store the battery when it is half full or two-thirds full. The battery should be stored in a dry area at a
temperature between 0°C and +30°C. The lower the temperature at which the batteries are stored,
the lower is the rate of self-discharge.
Travelling with your notebook
Please follow these guidelines when travelling with your notebook.
Before you travel
●Back up important data stored on your hard disk.
●Turn off the wireless module before you travel. This will help keep your notebook secure, and
also prevent it from affecting sensitive equipment in hospitals, airports and other areas.
●If you wish to use your notebook during a flight, first check with the flight attendants if it is OK to
do so.
●If you are travelling abroad, check that the mains adapter can be operated with the local mains
voltage. If this is not the case, obtain the appropriate mains adapter for your notebook.
Do not use any other voltage converter!
i
If you travel in another country, check whether the local power supply and the
specifications of the power cable are compatible. If this is not the case, buy a power cable
that matches the local conditions. Do not use a connection adapter for electrical devices to
connect the notebook.
Your modem may not be fully compatible with the telephone system in the country you are
visiting. This may result in poor performance, or the modem will not work at all.
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Transporting the notebook
●Remove all disks (e.g. CD, DVD) from the drives.
●Switch the notebook off.
●Unplug the mains adapter and all external devices from the power socket.
●Disconnect the mains adapter cable and the data cables for all external devices.
●Close the LCD screen so that it locks into place.
●To protect against damaging jolts and bumps, use a notebook carrying case to transport your
notebook.
●Protect the notebook from severe shocks and extreme temperatures (e.g. direct sunlight in a
car).
Cleaning the notebook
►Switch the notebook off.
►Unplug the mains adapter from the mains socket.
►Remove the battery.
!
Do not clean any interior parts yourself; leave this job to a service technician.
Only use cleaning 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.
Wipe the casing with a dry cloth.
If particularly dirty, use a cloth which has been moistened in mild domestic detergent and then
carefully wrung out.
To clean the keyboard and the touchpad, you can use disinfectant wipes.
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Using your notebook for the first time
!Please read the "Important notes" chapter.
Before you can use your notebook for the first time you need to charge the battery and install the
supplied software. Your operating system (e.g.Windows XP Home) and the hardware drivers have
been preinstalled for you.
Upon delivery, the battery can be found in the battery compartment. The battery must be charged if
you want to operate your notebook with the battery.
When not plugged into a mains outlet, the notebook runs on its built-in battery. You can increase the
battery's life by enabling the system's energy saving functions.
When you use your notebook in your home or office, we recommend you use the mains adapter
instead of the battery.
Please see the "Connecting external devices" chapter for instructions on how to connect devices
such as a mouse and a printer to the notebook.
Unpacking and checking your notebook
►Unpack all the individual parts.
►Check your notebook for damage incurred during transportation.
!
Should you discover damages incurred during transportation, notify your local sales outlet
immediately!
i
We recommend that you keep the original packaging material. You may need the
packaging in the future if you need to transport your device.
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Selecting a location
!
Select a suitable location for the notebook before setting it up. Consider the following
points when looking for a location:
●Never place the notebook on a soft surface (e.g. carpeting, upholstered furniture,
bed). This can block the air vents and cause overheating and damage.
●Do not place the notebook on your legs for a longer period of time. The underside of
the notebook heats up during normal operation. Longer contac with the skin can
become unpleasant or even result in burns.
●Place the notebook on a stable, flat, nonslippery surface. Please note that the rubber
feet may mark certain types of surfaces.
●Keep other objects 100 mm away from the notebook and its mains adapter to ensure
adequate ventilation.
●Never cover the fan intake or exhaust openings of the notebook or the mains
adapter.
●Do not expose the notebook to extreme environmental conditions.
Protect the notebook from dust, humidity, and heat.
Connecting the mains 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 mains adapter's AC cable should only be connected to a mains socket if the
notebook is connected to the mains adapter.
Do not use the mains adapter for other notebooks or devices.
Do not use a mains adapter that is not specially intended for this notebook.
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