Fujitsu Siemens Computers answers 2 LIFEBOOK C Series User manual

Getting Started
LIFEBOOK C Series
LIFEBOOK E Series
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Fujitsu Siemens Computers GmbH
Order No.: A26391-K136-Z100-1-7619
Printed in the Federal Republic of Germany
AG 0503 05/03
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LIFEBOOK C Series
LIFEBOOK E Series
May 2003 edition

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Contents
Your LIFEBOOK .............................................................................................................................. 1
Notational conventions.............................................................................................................. 1
Important notes................................................................................................................................. 2
Declarations of Conformity........................................................................................................ 2
The "EasyGuide" manual and other sources of information ...................................................... 2
Safety notes.............................................................................................................................. 2
Additional safety precautions for devices with wireless LAN ..................................................... 3
Preparation for use and operation..................................................................................................... 4
Unpacking and checking the delivery........................................................................................ 4
Selecting a location................................................................................................................... 4
Connecting the power adapter .................................................................................................. 5
Switching on the notebook for the first time............................................................................... 6
Switching the notebook off........................................................................................................ 7
Touchpad and touchpad buttons............................................................................................... 7
Battery...................................................................................................................................... 9
System settings................................................................................................................................ 9
BIOS Setup............................................................................................................................... 9
Drivers and utilities.................................................................................................................... 9
"Windows Recovery CD"..........................................................................................................10
Troubleshooting and tips..................................................................................................................10
The notebook cannot be started...............................................................................................10
No display appears on screen, power-on indicator flashes.......................................................10
The battery indicator flashes....................................................................................................11
The battery discharges too quickly...........................................................................................11
The Suspend/Resume button does not respond properly.........................................................12
No sound or minimal volume....................................................................................................12
The CD/DVD does not function................................................................................................12
Contact with hotline/help desk..................................................................................................12

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Your LIFEBOOK ...
is a versatile and ergonomic notebook. Innovative technology and an ergonomic design make your
notebook a reliable, convenient mobile PC. Your operating system is pre-installed on the hard disk
for your convenience when you use your notebook for the first time.
This "Getting Started" operating manual tells you how to put your notebook into operation. If a
technical problem should arise, helpful information can be found in the "Troubleshooting and tips"
chapter.
Notational conventions
The meanings of the symbols and fonts used in this manual are as follows:
!
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.
Ê 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, data carriers, and terms that are being
emphasised.

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Important notes
This chapter contains references to other sources of information. It is essential that you observe the
safety information for your notebook.
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 LIFEBOOK C Series is in compliance with the
essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.
Hereby, Fujitsu Siemens Computers, declares that this LIFEBOOK E Series is in compliance with the
essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.
The "EasyGuide" manual and other sources of information
Detailed instructions and technical information for your notebook are contained in the "EasyGuide"
manual. This manual is only available as a PDF file. If you connect a printer to your notebook, you
can print out the "EasyGuide" manual.
On Windows systems
The programme Adobe Acrobat Reader must be installed to be able to open the "EasyGuide" manual.
If the installation file can be found in the menu Start - AddOn, install the programme by double-
clicking on the installation file. If you cannot find the installation file, the programme Adobe Acrobat
Reader has already been preinstalled.
The "EasyGuide" manual can be opened from the menu Start - AddOn or by double-clicking on the
symbol in the C:\Progs\EasyGuide folder.
Further information about your notebook can also be found:
• on the CD "Drivers & Utilities"
• in the "Safety" manual
• in the "Warranty" manual
• in the information files (e.g. *.TXT,*.DOC,*.WRI,*.HLP, *.PDF)
• in your operating system documentation
• on the internet at http://www.fujitsu-siemens.com/
Safety notes
!
It is essential that you observe the following safety information, as well as safety
information provided in the "Safety" manual.
Observe the sections in the manual marked with the symbol on the left.
• During installation and before operating the device, observe the instructions on environmental
conditions in the chapter entitled "Preparation for use and operation" as well as the instructions
in the "Technical Data" chapter of the "EasyGuide" manual.
• When connecting and disconnecting cables, observe the relevant notes in the "EasyGuide"
manual.
• When cleaning the notebook, observe the relevant notes in the "EasyGuide" manual.

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• Your notebook is equipped with numerous security functions that offer you a high level of
security according to a multi-level concept. Details are contained in the "Safety functions"
chapter in the "EasyGuide" manual.
• If you have a device with a wireless LAN, also observe the information in the section
"Additional safety precautions for devices with wireless LAN".
This notebook complies with the relevant safety regulations for data processing equipment. If you
have questions as to whether you can set up the notebook in the intended environment, please
contact your sales point or our hotline/help desk.
Additional safety precautions for devices with wireless LAN
If a wireless LAN component is integrated in your notebook, you must be sure to observe the
following safety precautions when using your notebook:
• The transmitted radio waves can cause an unpleasant humming in hearing aids.
• Switch off the notebook when you are in an aircraft or driving in a car.
• Switch off the radio components on the notebook when you are in a hospital, an operating
room or near a medical electronics system. The transmitted radio waves can impair the
operation of the medical devices.
• Keep the notebook at least 20 cm from a pacemaker, as otherwise the proper operation of the
pacemaker may be impaired by radio waves.
• Do not let the notebook near flammable gases or into hazardous environments (e.g.
paintshops) with radio components switched on, as the transmitted radio waves can cause an
explosion or a fire.
• The range of the radio connection is dependent on environmental and ambient conditions.
• With data traffic via a wireless connection, it is also possible for unauthorised third parties to
receive data.
The company Fujitsu Siemens Computers GmbH cannot be held responsible for radio or television
faults arising from unauthorised changes made to this device. Fujitsu Siemens is, furthermore, not
responsible for replacing and / or exchanging connector cables and devices which have not been
specified by Fujitsu Siemens Computers GmbH. The user is solely responsible for repairing faults
arising from such unauthorised changes made to a device and for replacing and / or exchanging
devices.

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Preparation for use and operation
!Please observe the safety information in the previous chapter.
You must charge the battery and install the application programmes before you can work with the
notebook. The operating system and drivers required are preinstalled.
The battery supplies your notebook with the necessary power during mobile use. If you use the
notebook in a normal office situation, you can run it from the mains using the power adapter.
Unpacking and checking the delivery
Ê Unpack all the individual parts.
Ê Check the delivery for damage incurred during transportation.
!
Should you discover damages incurred during transportation, notify your local sales outlet
immediately!
i
Do not discard the original packing material of the devices. Keep the original packing
material in case you need to ship the equipment again.
Selecting a location
Select a suitable location for the notebook before setting it up. Consider the following points when
looking for a location:
• Do not place it on a soft surface (e.g., a carpet or soft furnishings). The space between the
notebook's feet must be clear.
• Place the notebook on a stable, flat, nonslippery surface. In view of the multitude of different
finishes used on furniture, it is possible that the rubber feet of the notebook will mark the
surface they stand on.
• Never place the notebook and the power adapter on a heat-sensitive surface.
• The notebook and the power adapter should be at least 200 mm apart.
• Keep other objects 100 mm away from the notebook and its power adapter to ensure adequate
ventilation.
• Never cover the fan intake or exhaust openings of the notebook or the power adapter.
• Do not expose the notebook to extreme environmental conditions.
• Protect the notebook from dust, humidity, and heat.
• For wireless data transfer, you must align the notebook's infrared interface with that of the
partner device (e.g. PC). The devices must not be more than one metre apart.