Fujitsu Siemens Computers AMILO Xa 3530 User manual

Quick Start Guide
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AMILO Notebook
Xa 3530
First-time setup
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Contents
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Contents
Innovativetechnology ................................................................. 1
Hybridgraphics ......................................................................... 2
SecondharddriveinRAIDgroup ........................................................ 2
StarttheAMDRAIDXpertprogramandcalluptheHelpfunction ........................ 3
Furtherinformation ...................................................................... 3
"AMILO Notebook" Operating Manual . . . . . ............................................ 3
Portsandcontrols ..................................................................... 4
Importantnotes ........................................................................ 5
Preparing your notebookforuse ....................................................... 6
Unpacking and checking your notebook ................................................... 6
Selectingthelocation ................................................................... 7
Connecting the mains adapter ........................................................... 7
Switching the notebook on for the firsttime ................................................ 8
Technical data ......................................................................... 9
Notebook . . . . . .......................................................................... 9
Mains adapter .......................................................................... 9
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Contents
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Innovative technology
Innovative technology
... and ergonomic design make your AMILO Xa 3530 Notebook a reliable and convenient notebook.
If you have purchased a notebook with a Microsoft Windows operating system, this is pre-installed and
optimally configured for you. The notebook is ready to use immediately the first time you switch it on.
Your notebook features the very latest technology so that you get the best
performance from your computing experience.
• a drive for reading and writing CDs/DVDs and, depending on your particular
model, for reading Blu-ray discs
• three USB ports, providing simple expansion options for game pads, printers and more
• a combined eSATA/USB connection for connecting an external SATA
hard disk or another USB device
• Depending on the device, there may be a second hard drive so you can operate
your notebook with two hard drives in a RAID group.
• LAN and wireless LAN for Internet and network access
• a FireWire port for fast data exchange with multimedia devices
• an HDMI port for all-digital transfer of audio and video data
• an integrated webcam and digital microphones for a wide variety of multimedia applications
• a multi-format card reader for quick transfer of digital photos, music and
video clips onto your notebook
• an integrated audio controller and stereo speakers for true listening pleasure
• additional inputs and outputs for high quality audio accessories
• depending on the equipment level, a TV tuner for receiving terrestrial television channels
• a keyboard with separate numeric keypad
• an on-screen display for visual control over the key settings of your notebook
• hybrid graphics for full performance and battery-saving working mode
for less demanding applications
The user-friendly "BIOS Setup Utility" offers powerful password protection functions which can be
used to control your notebook’s hardware and protect your system better against unauthorised use.
This Operating Manual tells you how to get your AMILO notebook up and
running and how to operate it in daily use.
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Innovative technology
Hybrid graphics
Hybrid graphics
Your notebook is equipped with a hybrid graphics system.
The graphics unit integrated in the chip set is used for applications which are
less graphics-intensive, such as video playback, e-mail and Internet surfing.
This reduces heat generation, noise levels and power consumption. As a
result, battery life is increased (battery saver mode).
However, if more graphics power is needed - such as for games - then the additional
graphics card is used. Both graphics cards are used simultaneously (performance mode).
►You can choose between battery saver mode and performance mode (depending
on the status of the AC adapter) either via the Quick Start button (hybrid key) or
via the hardware driver (ATI Catalyst Control Center).
Second hard drive in RAID group
Redundant ArrayofIndepe ndentDisksRAID
Removal and installation of the second hard disk must only be performed by
authorised service agents of Fujitsu Siemens Computers GmbH. Unauthorised
removal and installation will invalidate your warranty.
For further information and addresses of our service partners, please
see "http://www.fujitsu-siemens.com/support".
RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks, also: Disk Array) is a procedure for
combining two hard disks to create a logical unit.
A so-called disk array can be used advantageously to improve performance or
alternatively to improve error tolerance (data protection).
Error tolerance is facilitated by means of data redundancy. If one drive malfunctions,
a different drive contains an exact copy of the data. This can prevent an operating
system from malfunctioning or data from being lost.
The operating system detects all hard disks in a disk array as a single physical
hard disk. The individual disk drives in a disk array are called "members". Member
configuration information is recorded in the reserved sector of the hard disk. With this
information the hard disk can be identified as a member.
There are usually a few methods by which hard disks can be combined. These methods
are referred to as different RAID levels. The different RAID levels represent different
performance and security levels as well as implementation costs.
Depending on the size of the hard disk, the process for combining two
hard drives to create a RAID group can take several hours. During this
time period, your screen will turn black.
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Innovative technology
Start the AMD RAIDXpert program and call up the Help function
►Call up the AMD RAIDXpert program by choosing Start - All Programs - AMD - RAID - RAIDXpert.
►Confirm the confirmation prompt by clicking Continue.
►Enter "admin" for both the login ID and the password.
►Press the "Enter" key.
The AMD RAIDXpert program starts.
►Click the Help button at the top right-hand corner of your screen.
The Help function for the AMD RAIDXpert program is called up.
Further information
General information about your AMILO Notebook can be found in the
"AMILO Notebook" operating manual.
The Windows Vista drivers for your AMILO notebook are available to download
from our website. This computer is not designed to support any other operating
systems. Fujitsu Siemens Computers accepts no liability for consequences
arising from the use of other operating systems.
Software-related portions of this manual relate to Microsoft products if
they are included with your AMILO Notebook.
Please refer to the relevant manufacturer’s operating instructions when
installing other software products.
"AMILO Notebook" Operating Manual
The "AMILO Notebook" Operating Manual can be found in the Windows Start menu
or on the Internet at "www.fujitsu-siemens.com/support".
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Ports and controls
Ports and controls
This chapter presents the individual hardware components of your notebook. It gives an
overview of the displays and connections on the notebook. Please familiarise yourself
with these components before you start using your notebook.
WebcamMultimediaboardTouchpadSeparatenumerickeypadKeyboardStatus indicatorsTouchpadbuttons5-in-1ca rdreaderInfraredinterfaceforremotecontrolLineInportMicrophone portHe adphonesportSP DIF/LineOutportExpressCard slotMultimediaremotecontrolFireWireportCombinedeSATA/USBportSpeakersON/OFFswitchUSBportsAntennac ableportHDMIportVGAmonitorportNetworkportDCinp utconnector(DCIN)MemoryservicecompartmentHarddiskservicecompartmentBatterySubwoofer
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1 = Webcam
2 = Multimedia board
3 = Touchpad
4 = Keyboard with separate number block
5 = Status indicators
6 = Touchpad buttons
7 = 5-in-1 card reader
8 = Infrared interface for remote control
9 = Line In port
10 = Microphone port
11 = Headphone port
12 = SPDIF/Line Out port
13 = ExpressCard slot with multimedia
remote control
14 = FireWire port
15 = Combined eSATA/USB port
16 = Ventilation slots
17 = Loudspeaker
18 = Kensington Lock
19 = ON/OFF switch
20 = Microphone
21 = CD/DVD drive
22 = USB ports
23 = Combined audio/video port
24 = Antenna cable port (device-dependent)
25 = HDMI port
26 = Monitor port (VGA)
27 = Network port
28 = DC input connector (DC IN)
29 = Service compartment for memory
and hard disk 1
30 = Subwoofer
31 = Service compartment for hard disk 2
32 = Battery
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