Fujitsu FUTRO A300 User manual

Thin Client
Operating Manual
FUTRO A300

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FUTRO A300
Operating Manual
Your FUTRO... 5
Important notes 6
Getting started 9
Operation 17
System expansions 18
Technical specification 23
Index 24

FUTRO is a registered trademark of Fujitsu Technology Solutions GmbH.
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Contents
Contents
YourFUTRO... ......................................................................... 5
Notational conventions .................................................................. 5
Importantnotes ........................................................................ 6
Safetynotes ............................................................................ 6
Transporting the device .................................................................. 6
Cleaning the device ..................................................................... 7
Energy saving, disposalandrecycling .................................................... 7
FCC Class B Compliance Statement ..................................................... 8
CEmarking ............................................................................ 8
Gettingstarted ......................................................................... 9
Ports and operating elements ........................................................... 9
Frontview .......................................................................... 9
Rearview .......................................................................... 10
Setting up the device .................................................................... 10
Vertical operating position . ........................................................... 11
Horizontal operating position (optional) . . . . ............................................ 12
Connecting external devices . . ........................................................... 13
Connecting the cables . .............................................................. 13
Disconnecting the cables . . . . . ....................................................... 13
Portsonthedevice .................................................................. 14
Connecting a monitor . . . . . ........................................................... 14
Connecting the mouse . . . . ........................................................... 15
Connecting the keyboard . ........................................................... 15
Connecting external devices to the USB ports . ........................................ 15
Connecting microphone, headphones, line-out and line-in devices . . ..................... 16
Connecting the mains adapter ........................................................... 16
Connecting the device to the network (LAN) . . . ............................................ 16
Operation .............................................................................. 17
Switch the deviceon .................................................................... 17
Switching offthedevice ................................................................. 17
Open BIOS Setup ....................................................................... 17
PXE system boot . ...................................................................... 17
Systemexpansions .................................................................... 18
Information about boards . . . . . ........................................................... 19
Openingthecasing ..................................................................... 20
Closingthecasing ...................................................................... 21
Replacing the lithiumbattery ............................................................. 22
Technical specification ................................................................ 23
Index .................................................................................. 24
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Your FUTRO...
Your FUTRO...
... is a universal network client. The intelligent and flexible terminal is reliable and easy
to maintain. The thin client requires no fan and no hard disk. It therefore runs very
quietly. The operating system is installed on a flash memory.
Notational conventions
Pay particular attention to text marked with this symbol. Failure to observe
these warnings could pose a risk to health, damage the device or lead
to loss of data. The warranty will be invalidated if the device becomes
defective through failure to observe these warnings.
Indicates important information for the proper use of the device.
Indicates instructions displayed on the device. Failure to observe them will
endanger your health or lead to physical damage.
►Indicates an activity that must be performed
Indicates a result
This font indicates data entered using the keyboard in a program dialogue or at
the command line, e.g. your password (Name123)oracommandusedto
start a program (start.exe)
This font indicates information that is displayed on the screen by a program, e.g.:
Installation is complete.
This font indicates
• terms and texts used in a software interface, e.g.: Click on Save
• names of programs or files, e.g. Windows or setup.exe.
"This font" indicates
• cross-references to another section, e.g. "Safety information"
• cross-references to an external source, e.g. a web address: For more
information, go to "http://ts.fujitsu.com"
• Names of CDs, DVDs and titles or designations for other materials,
e.g.: "CD/DVD Drivers & Utilities" or "Safety/Regulations" manual
Key indicates a key on the keyboard, e.g: F10
This font indicates terms and texts that are emphasised or highlighted, e.g.: Do
not switch off the device
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Important notes
Important notes
ImportantnotesNotes
In this chapter you will find information regarding safety which it is essential to
take note of when working with your device.
Safety notes
SafetynotesNote
Please follow the safety notes provided in the "Safety/Regulations" manual
as well as the safety notes given below.
When installing and operating the device, please observe the notes on ambient conditions
in "Technical specification ", Page 23 and the instructions in "Getting started", Page 9.
Replace the lithium battery on the mainboard exactly in accordance with the
instructions in the "Replacing the lithium battery", Page 22 chapter.
Caution, components in the system can get very hot.
The activities described in these instructions must always be
performed with the greatest care.
Repairs to the device must only be carried out by qualified technicians. Incorrect
repairs could put the user at great risk (electric shock, hazardous energy emissions,
risk of fire) or cause serious damage to the equipment.
Power cable and mains adapter:
The supplied power cable conforms to the requirements of the country in
which you purchased your device. Make sure that the power cable is approved
for use in the country in which you intend to use it.
The mains adapter’s power cable should only be connected to a mains
socket if the device is connected.
Do not use the mains adapter for other devices.
Use only the mains adapter which is intended for use with the device,
see chapter "Technical specification ", Page 23.
Make sure that the rated current of the mains adapter is not higher than that of
the power system to which you connect the mains adapter.
ON/OFF switches do not disconnect the device from the mains voltage. To completely
disconnect the mains voltage, remove the power plug from the power socket.
Transporting the device
Device,Trans portati onRetransportation
Transport all parts separately in their original packaging or in a packaging which
protects them from knocks and jolts, to the new site.
Do not unpack them until all transportation manoeuvres are completed.
If the device is brought from a cold environment into the room where it will be used,
condensation may occur. Before operating the device, wait until it is absolutely dry
and has reached approximately the same temperature as the installation site.
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Important notes
Cleaning the device
Device,Trans portati onRetransportationSystemu nit, see Device
Turn off all power and equipment switches and disconnect the power
plug from the mains outlet.
Do not clean any interior parts yourself, leave this job to a service technician.
Do not use any cleaning agents that contain abrasives or may corrode
plastic (alcohol, thinner or acetone).
Never clean the device with water! Water entering into the device could
present a serious risk to users (e.g. electric shock).
Ensure that no liquid enters the system.
Thesurfacecanbeclea
ned with a dry cloth. If particularly dirty, use a cloth that has been
moistened in mild domestic detergent and then carefully wrung out.
Use disinfectant wipes to clean the keyboard and the mouse.
Energy saving, disposal and recycling
DisposalEnergysavingRecy clingDrivers&UtilitiesDVDUserDocumentationDVD
Further information can be found on the "Drivers & Utilities" DVD.
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Important notes
FCC Class B Compliance Statement
The following statement applies to the products covered in this manual, unless otherwise specified
herein. The statement for other products will appear in the accompanying documentation.
NOTE:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a "Class B" digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules and meets all requirements of the Canadian
Interference-Causing Equipment Standard ICES-003 for digital apparatus. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in strict accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to
try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between equipment and the receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Fujitsu Technology Solutions GmbH is not responsible for any radio or television interference
caused by unauthorized modifications of this equipment or the substitution or attachment
of connecting cables and equipment other than those specified by Fujitsu Technology
Solutions GmbH. The correction of interferences caused by such unauthorized modification,
substitution or attachment will be the responsibility of the user.
The use of shielded I/O cables is required when connecting this equipment to any and all optional
peripheral or host devices. Failure to do so may violate FCC and ICES rules.
CE marking
The shipped version of this device complies with the requirements of the
EC directives 2004/108/EC "Electromagnetic compatibility", 2006/95/EC
"Low voltage directive" and 2009/125/EC "Ecodesign Directive".
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Getting started
Getting started
Gettingstarted
Please observe the safety information in the "Important notes", Page 6 chapter.
Ports and operating elements
Ports
This chapter presents the individual hardware components of your device. This will provide
you with an overview of the ports and operating elements on the device. Please familiarise
yourself with these components before starting to work with your device.
Front view
OnswitchOffswitchPower-onindicatorUSBports
1
2
1 = ON/OFF switch 2 = USB ports
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Rear view
4
6
9
3
1
5
7
8
2
1 = LAN port
2 = PS/2 mouse port
3 = Kensington Lock
4 = Headphones / Line-out port
5 = Microphone / Line in port
6 = USB ports
7 = PS/2 keyboard port
8 = DVI-I monitor port
9 = DC input connector (DC IN)
Setting up the device
To ensure that the casing is sufficiently ventilated and to prevent overheating, the device
must be operated with the base foot attached and with the unit free-standing.
If the device is to be built-in, adequate ventilation must be assured.
Fit the base feet for horizontal or vertical operation (see "Vertical operating position",
Page 11 and "Horizontal operating position (optional)", Page 12).
Base feet for horizontal operation are available as an option.
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Vertical operating position
VerticaloperatingpositionOperatingpos ition,verticalBasefeetSidecover
Use the supplied foot when the device is to be used in a vertical position.
Proceed as follows to operate the device in the vertical operating position:
►Disconnect the cables if required.
►Push the device onto the foot in the direction of the arrow.
►If necessary, reconnect any cables that were previously disconnected.
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Horizontal operating position (optional)
Proceed as follows to operate the device in the horizontal operating position:
HorizontaloperatingpositionOperatingpos ition,horizonta lBasefeet
►Disconnect the cables if required.
►Place the device on its upper side on a sturdy, flat and clean surface.
1
1 1
1
►Affix the adhesive feet (1) as shown over the drilled holes on the underside of the device.
►If necessary, reconnect any cables that were previously disconnected.
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Connecting external devices
Read the documentation on the external device before connecting it.
With the exception of USB devices, always remove all power plugs
before connecting external devices!
Do not connect or disconnect cables during a thunderstorm.
Always take hold of the actual plug. Never unplug a cable by pulling the cable itself.
Connect and disconnect the cables in the order described below.
Connecting the cables
►Turn off all power and equipment switches.
CordCable,
►Remove all power plugs from the grounded mains outlets.
►Connect all the cables to the device and the external devices. Please make sure that you
always observe the safety notes provided in "Important notes", Page 6.
►Plug all data communication cables into the appropriate sockets.
►Plug all power cables into the grounded mains outlets.
USB devices are hot-pluggable. This means you can connect and disconnect
USB cables while your device is switched on.
Additional information can be found in "Connecting external devices to the USB
ports", Page 15 and in the documentation for the USB devices.
Disconnecting the cables
►Switch off all affected devices.
Cable,
►Remove all power plugs from the grounded mains outlets.
►Unplug all data communication cables from the appropriate sockets.
►Disconnect all of the cables from the device and from the external devices.
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Ports on the device
Inter facesExternaldevicesDevice
The ports are located on the front and back of the device. The ports available on your
device depend on the configuration level you have selected. The standard ports are
marked with the symbols shown below (or similar). Detailed information on the location
of the connections is provided in the manual for the mainboard.
DVI-I monitor port, white
Monitorport
Microphone / Line in port, pink
USB - Universal Serial Bus,
black
UniversalSerialBus
Headphones / line-out port, light green
Headphones
PS/2 mouse port, green
Mouseport
LAN port
LANport
PS/2 keyboard port, purple
Keyboardport
Some of the connected devices require special software (e.g. drivers) (refer to the
documentation for the connected device and operating system).
Connecting a monitor
►Follow the instructions contained in the monitor manual to prepare the monitor
for operation (e.g. connecting cables).
Monitor,
►Connect the data cable to the required monitor port on your device.
►Plug the monitor power cable into the grounded mains outlet.
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Connecting the mouse
You can connect a USB mouse or a PS/2 mouse to your device.
Mouse,Connecting,
Connecting a USB mouse
►Connect the USB mouse to one of the USB ports on the device.
USBport,USB port
Connecting a PS/2 mouse
►Connect the PS/2 mouse to the PS/2 mouse port of the device.
PS/2mouse,Connecting,PS/2mouse,
Connecting the keyboard
You can connect a USB keyboard or a PS/2 keyboard to your device.
Keyboard,Connecting,
Connecting a USB keyboard
Use the supplied keyboard cable only.
USBport,Connecting,
►Plug the rectangular connector of the keyboard cable into the rectangular socket
on the underside or on the rear of the keyboard.
►Plug the flat rectangular USB connector of the keyboard cable into a USB port of the device.
USBport
Connecting a PS/2 keyboard
Use the supplied keyboard cable only.
ConnectingaPS/2keyboardConnecting,
►Plug the rectangular connector of the keyboard cable into the rectangular socket
on the underside or on the rear of the keyboard.
►Plug the round plug of the keyboard cable into the PS/2 keyboard port on the device.
Keyboard,
Connecting external devices to the USB ports
USBdevices,USBport,Exter naldevic es, Devices,
You can connect a wide range of external devices to the USB ports (e.g.
printer, scanner, modem or keyboard).
USB devices are hot-pluggable. This means you can connect and disconnect
USB cables while your device is switched on.
Additional information can be found in the documentation for the USB devices.
►Connect the data cable to the external device.
►Connect the data cable to one of the USB ports on your device.
Device drivers
The external USB devices you connect to the USB ports usually require no
driver of their own, as the required software is already included in the operating
system. However, if the external USB device requires its own software, please
install it from the data carrier provided with the USB device.
To en s ure the transmission capacity of USB 2.0, the cable from the external USB
device to the USB port of your device must not be longer than 3 m.
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Connecting microphone, headphones, line-out
and line-in devices
MicrophoneHeadphon esLine- outdevices
►Connect the microphone to the microphone port.
►Connect the headphones to the headphones port.
►Connect line-out devices to the audio output.
►Connect the external line-in devices to the audio input.
Connecting the mains adapter
Mainsadapt er
►Connect the mains adapter cable to the device.
►Connect the power cable to the mains adapter.
►Plug the power cable into a grounded mains outlet.
Connecting the device to the network (LAN)
LAN
►Connect the 10/100/1000 Base T network cable to the RJ45 LAN port.
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