Amilo L6820 Easy Guide

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AMILO L Series
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Order No.: 10600399400
Order No.: 440 N30303
Printed in the Federal Republic of Germany
AG 0204 02/04
Introduction
Important notes
AMILO L Series
Preparing the notebook

for use
Working with the
notebook
Security functions
Operating manual
Connecting external
devices
Settings in BIOS Setup
Troubleshooting and tips
Technical data
Index
February 2004 edition
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Contents
Innovative technology ... .................................................................................................................1
Notational conventions ......................................................................................................................2
Important notes ...............................................................................................................................3
Safety notes ......................................................................................................................................3
Notes on installing and removing components...........................................................................4
Manufacturers notes .........................................................................................................................5
Declarations of Conformity.........................................................................................................5
Copyright-protected technology .................................................................................................5
Energy saving ............................................................................................................................5
Recycling and disposal ..............................................................................................................6
CE marking................................................................................................................................6
Transporting the notebook .................................................................................................................7
Before you travel........................................................................................................................7
Transporting the notebook .........................................................................................................7
Cleaning the notebook.......................................................................................................................8
Preparing the notebook for use......................................................................................................9
Unpacking and checking the delivery.................................................................................................9
Selecting a location ...........................................................................................................................9
Connecting the power adapter .........................................................................................................10
Working with the notebook...........................................................................................................11
Views...............................................................................................................................................11
Opened Notebook....................................................................................................................12
Left side panel .........................................................................................................................12
Right side panel .......................................................................................................................13
Back panel...............................................................................................................................13
Switching the notebook on and off ...................................................................................................14
Switching on the notebook.......................................................................................................14
Switching the notebook off.......................................................................................................14
Status indicators ..............................................................................................................................15
Keyboard .........................................................................................................................................16
Virtual numeric keypad ............................................................................................................18
Key combinations ....................................................................................................................19
Easy Launch keys ...........................................................................................................................20
Touchpad and touchpad buttons......................................................................................................21
LCD screen .....................................................................................................................................22
Information on LCD monitor.....................................................................................................22
Display settings .......................................................................................................................22
Battery.............................................................................................................................................23
Charging, caring for and maintaining the battery......................................................................23
Removing and installing the battery .........................................................................................24
Using the power-management features ...........................................................................................26
PC cards..........................................................................................................................................26
Installing a PC card..................................................................................................................26
Removing a PC card................................................................................................................28
Hard disk .........................................................................................................................................28
Optical drive ....................................................................................................................................29
Combo drive (CD-RW/DVD) ....................................................................................................29
DVD+RW drive ........................................................................................................................30
Handling CD/DVDs ..................................................................................................................30
Regional codes for DVD films and DVD players ......................................................................33
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Adjusting AutoPlay function of optical drive ............................................................................. 34

Audio: Setting volume ..................................................................................................................... 34
Integrated 56k modem .................................................................................................................... 35
Connecting notebook modem to telephone connection ........................................................... 35
Ethernet and LAN............................................................................................................................ 36
Security functions ......................................................................................................................... 37
Overview of all security functions .................................................................................................... 37
Kensington Lock...................................................................................................................... 37
BIOS password protection....................................................................................................... 37
Brief overview of the security functions ........................................................................................... 38
Using Kensington Lock ................................................................................................................... 38
Configuring password protection in BIOS Setup Utility .................................................................... 39
Protecting BIOS Setup Utility (supervisor and user password) ................................................ 39
Password protection of operating system ................................................................................ 40
Password protection for hard disk ........................................................................................... 41
Connecting external devices........................................................................................................ 43
Ports ............................................................................................................................................... 44
Connecting an external monitor....................................................................................................... 45
Connecting an external PS/2 mouse or keyboard............................................................................ 46
Using the parallel port ..................................................................................................................... 46
Connecting USB devices................................................................................................................. 46
Connecting external audio devices.................................................................................................. 47
Connecting an external device to S-Video Out ................................................................................ 47
Activating the external TV / projector....................................................................................... 47
Connecting FireWire devices .......................................................................................................... 48
Settings in BIOS Setup Utility ...................................................................................................... 49
Start BIOS Setup Utility................................................................................................................... 49
Operating BIOS Setup Utility........................................................................................................... 49
Exiting BIOS Setup Utility................................................................................................................ 50
Troubleshooting and tips ............................................................................................................. 51
Restoring operating system..................................................................................................... 51
The notebook's date or time is incorrect.................................................................................. 51
The LCD screen of the notebook remains blank...................................................................... 52
The LCD screen is difficult to read .......................................................................................... 52
The external monitor stays blank............................................................................................. 52
The external monitor is blank or the image is unstable (under Windows) ................................ 53
The notebook cannot be started.............................................................................................. 53
The notebook stops working.................................................................................................... 53
The mouse does not work ....................................................................................................... 54
The printer does not print ........................................................................................................ 54
The DVD film does not continue to play .................................................................................. 54
Acoustic warnings ................................................................................................................... 55
System configuration contains invalid data.............................................................................. 55
Error messages on the screen ................................................................................................ 55
Technical data ............................................................................................................................... 57
AMILO L6820.................................................................................................................................. 57
AMILO L6825.................................................................................................................................. 59
Index .............................................................................................................................................. 61
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Innovative technology ...

and ergonomic design make your AMILO the ideal user-friendly and reliable notebook. Your
operating system is preinstalled on the hard disk and optimally configured to facilitate the procedure
when you use your AMILO for the first time.
Your notebook has 256 -512 MB of main memory installed, depending on the upgrade level.
Depending on the variant, your notebook is shipped with a DVD+RW drive or a combo drive (CDRW/DVD).
A PC card slot (CardBus or PCMIA) enables the notebook to operate one type I or type II PC card.
Your notebook is equipped with an internal modem. In addition, your notebook is equipped with a S
Video out socket to connect to a television. You can connect external devices such as digital
audio/video devices or other high-speed devices to IEEE1394 (FireWire).
For mouse control, the notebook has a touchpad.
Your notebook has connectors for external devices such as an external monitor, a printer, and a
mouse. The ECP capable parallel port is designed for fast bi-directional data transfer. You can
connect peripheral devices such as a scanner, loudspeakers, gamepads, keyboard, or mouse via
the five USB ports.
An audio controller and two internal loudspeakers provide your AMILO with an audio capability. You
can also connect an external microphone and an external loudspeaker.
The system settings of the notebook can be configured via the user-friendly BIOS Setup Utility
programme. Certain system settings (e.g. screen display, energy saving functions) can be modified
via various key combinations while you are using the notebook.
Your AMILO has a number of security features to ensure that no unauthorised person can access
your data. For example, you can activate a screen saver with password protection. The security
functions in the BIOS Setup Utility also allow you to protect your data by means of passwords.
This operating manual tells you how to put your AMILO into operation, and how to operate it in daily
use.
The illustrations in this operating manual can differ somewhat from the notebook actually shipped.
Further information about your AMILO can be found:
in the "Safety and Ergonomics" manual

in your operating system documentation
in the information files (e.g. *.TXT, *.DOC, *.WRI, *.HLP)
on the CD "Drivers & Utilities"
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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.
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, data carriers, and terms that are being
emphasised.
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Here you will find essential safety information regarding your notebook. In addition, the
manufacturer's notes contain helpful information about your notebook.
Safety notes
Pay attention to the information provided in the "Safety and Ergonomics" and "Warranty"
manuals and in the following security 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.
When cleaning the device, please observe the relevant notes in the "Cleaning the notebook"
paragraph.
Only use batteries designed for this notebook.

Take care not to drop the batteries or otherwise damage their casing (fire risk).
If the rechargeable batteries are defective, they must not be used.
Do not touch the contacts of the batteries.
Never interconnect the positive and negative terminals of a battery.
Used batteries must be disposed of in accordance with local regulations (special waste).
If a lithium battery (button cell) is installed in the notebook for real-time buffering, please note
that:
The lithium battery may be replaced only by authorised personnel. Incorrect handling may lead
to a risk of explosion.
The lithium battery may be replaced only with an identical battery or with a type recommended
by the manufacturer.
The lithium battery must be disposed of in accordance with local regulations concerning special
waste.
All batteries containing pollutants are marked with one of the two symbols below (crossed-out
garbage can).
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In addition, the marking is provided with the chemical symbol of the heavy metal decisive for
the classification as a pollutant.
Cd
Cadmium
Hg
Mercury
Pb
Lead
During installation and before operating the device, please observe the instructions on
environmental conditions in the "Technical data" chapter as well as the instructions in the
"Preparing the notebook for use" chapter.
Keep this operating manual together with your device.

If you pass on the device to third parties, you should include this manual.
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.
Notes on installing and removing components
Only qualified technicians should repair the device. Unauthorised opening and incorrect
repair may greatly endanger the user (electric shock, fire risk) and will invalidate your
warranty.
Pull the power plug off the earthed power outlet so that the notebook is disconnected from the power
supply.
Handle the locking mechanisms (locking lugs etc.) with care when replacing components (e.g. the
battery).
Never use sharp objects (screwdrivers) for leverage.
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:
You must always discharge static build up (e.g. by touching a grounded object)
before working.
The equipment and tools you use must be free of static charges.
Always hold boards with ESDs by their edges.
Remove the power plug from the mains supply before inserting or removing
boards containing ESDs.
Never touch pins or conductors on boards fitted with ESDs.
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Manufacturers notes
Declarations of Conformity
The "Declarations of Conformity" concerning the AMILO D can be found at our internet address:
http://www.driver-cd.com.
Hereby, Fujitsu Siemens Computers, declares that the AMILO L is in compliance with the essential
requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.
Copyright-protected technology
This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of
certain U. S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and
other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorised by Macrovision
Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise
authorised by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
Energy saving
If you will not be using your notebook, switch it off.
Make use of the device's energy saving functions (see "Working with the notebook"). The notebook
uses less power when the power management features are enabled. 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 in the menu 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.
There is no need for a screen saver for the LCD panel since the LCD screen is turned off
via the energy saving functions.
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Recycling and disposal

Do not throw batteries or accumulators into the household waste.
Our devices are mostly produced of materials that can be turned over for proper recycling. The
device may be taken back after use to be recycled, provided that it is returned in a condition that is
the result of normal use. Any components not reclaimed will be disposed of in an environmentally
acceptable manner. To give back a device please take advantage of your country's disposal and
recycling possibilities.
Further information about country-specific disposal and recycling possibilities can be found on the
following website www.fujitsu-siemens.com/recycling.
If you have any questions on disposal, please contact your local office or our Help Desk.
CE marking
The shipped version of this device complies with the requirements of the EEC directives
89/336/EEC "Electromagnetic compatibility" and 73/23/EEC "Low voltage directive".
This device is equipped with a modem which complies with the European Radio
Equipment and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Directive (R&TTE 1999/5/EC).
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Transporting the notebook

Please observe the points listed below when transporting your notebook.
Before you travel
Back up important data stored on your hard disk.
If you are travelling abroad, ensure that the power adapter can be operated with the local mains
voltage. If this is not the case, obtain the appropriate power adapter for your notebook.
Do not use any other voltage converter!
If you wish to use your notebook during a flight, first check with the flight attendants if it is
permissible to do so.
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.
If you use a modem, incompatibilities with the local telecommunications system may
result.
Transporting the notebook
Remove all data carriers (e.g. CD, DVD) from the drives.
Protect the notebook from severe shocks and extreme temperatures (e.g. direct sunlight in a
car).
Switch the notebook off.

Unplug the power adapter and all external devices from the mains outlet.
Disconnect the power 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.
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Cleaning the notebook
Pull the power plug of the network adapter out of 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. The use of
improper cleaning agents can damage the markings on the keyboard and the notebook,
the paintwork of the device or the device 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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Preparing the notebook for use

!
Please read the "Important notes" chapter.
Before you can work with your notebook, you need to charge the battery and install and configure
the delivered software. The operating system and drivers required are preinstalled.
You need to charge the battery if you want to operate your notebook with a rechargeable 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.
If you use the notebook in a normal office situation, run it from the mains using the power adapter.
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 the delivery
Unpack all the individual parts.
Check the delivery for damage incurred during transportation.
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Should you discover damages incurred during transportation, notify your local sales outlet
immediately!
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.
Never cover the fan intake or exhaust openings of the notebook or the power adapter.
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.
Do not expose the notebook to extreme environmental conditions.
Protect the notebook from dust, humidity, and heat.
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Preparing the notebook for use
Connecting the power 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 power adapter's AC cord should only be connected to a mains outlet if the notebook
is connected to the power adapter.
Do not use the power adapter for other notebooks or devices.
Do not use a power adapter that is not specially intended for this notebook.
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Connect the power adapter cable to the DC jack (DC IN) of the notebook (1).
Connect the power cable into the power adapter (2).
Plug the power cable into the mains supply (3).
The battery indicator of the notebook flashes red. The battery will charge.
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Working with the notebook

This chapter describes the basics for operating your notebook.
Please see the "Connecting external devices" chapter for instructions on how to connect devices
such as a mouse and a printer to the notebook.
Please take note of the information in the "Important notes" chapter.
Views
In this section the various hardware components of your notebook are introduced. You can open an
overview of the displays and connections of the notebook. Please familiarise yourself with these
components before you start to work with your notebook.
The illustrations in this operating manual can differ somewhat from the notebook actually shipped.
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Opened Notebook
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12
1
2
10
3
9
10
4
5
8
7
6
1=
2=
3=
4=
5=
6=
ON/OFF switch
Easy Launch keys
Status indicators
Microphone
Status indicators
Touchpad buttons and touchpad scroll
buttons
7=
8=
9=
10 =
11 =
12 =
Touchpad
Palm rest
Keyboard
Loudspeakers
LCD screen
Closed cover switch
Left side panel
1 = Kensington Lock
2 = PS/2 port (for keyboard or mouse)
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3 = USB ports
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Right side panel
1 2
1=
2=
3=
4=
5=
3 4
PC card slot
Optical drive
Insert/eject button of optical drive
PC card eject button
Opening for manual ejection
6=
7=
8=
9=
7 8
Volume control
Microphone jack
Headphones port
USB port
Back panel
1 2
1=
2=
3=
4=
LAN connector
Modem port
DC jack (DC IN)
S Video out socket
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7
5 = FireWire port
6 = Monitor port
7 = Parallel port
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Switching the notebook on and off

Switching on the notebook
Slide the release button to the right and

open the LCD display panel.
Press the ON/OFF switch

notebook on.
to switch the
This illustration can differ somewhat

from the notebook actually shipped.
If you have assigned a password, you must enter this when requested to do so, in order to
start the operating system password.
Switching the notebook off
Shut down the operating system properly in the Start menu via the Quit function.
If the notebook is not switched off automatically, press the ON/OFF switch for approx. five
seconds.
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Status indicators
The status indicators provide information about the status of the power supply, the drives and the
keyboard functions.
The meanings of the symbols are as follows:

Hard disk indicator
The indicator lights up green: the hard disk drive of the notebook is being accessed.
CD/DVD indicator
The indicator lights up green: the CD/DVD in the optical drive is being accessed.
You may only remove the CD/DVD when the indicator is dark.
Num Lock indicator
The indicator lights up: the key combination Fn + Num has been pressed. The
numeric keypad is activated. In the case of overlay keys, the character printed on the
upper right of the key appears when that key is pressed.
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Caps Lock indicator
The indicator lights up: the Caps Lock key has been pressed. All the characters you type
appear in uppercase. In the case of overlay keys, the character printed on the upper left
of the key appears when that key is pressed.
Scroll indicator (Scroll Lock)
The indicator lights up: the key combination Fn + Scr has been pressed. The effect
this key has varies from programme to programme.
Energy-saving mode indicator
The indicator lights up orange when the notebook is operating in the SmartPower
mode to save energy.
The indicator flashes orange when the notebook is in an energy-saving mode.
Battery indicator
The indicator does not light up with the notebook switched off.
The indicator flashes red while the battery is charging.
The indicator flashes green when the battery is almost drained.
The indicator lights up green when the notebook is switched on.
Keyboard
The keyboard of your notebook is subject to continuous wear due to normal use. The
keyboard markings are subjected to particularly high loads. The keyboard markings can
wear off in the course of using the notebook.
The keyboard has been designed to provide all the functions of an enhanced keyboard. Some
enhanced keyboard functions are mapped with key combinations.
The following description of keys refers to Windows. Additional functions supported by the keys are
described in the relevant manuals supplied with your application programmes.
The figure below shows how to access the different characters on keys with overlaid functions. The
example applies when the CapsLK indicator is not lit.
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Fn
Num
Alt Gr
Example from a German keyboard
Backspace key
The Backspace key deletes the character to the left of the cursor.
Tab key
The Tab key moves the cursor to the next tab stop.
Enter key (return)
The enter key terminates a command line. The command you have entered is
executed when you press this key.
Caps Lock
Caps Lock key

The Caps Lock key activates uppercase mode (CapsLK indicator lit). The Caps Lock
function causes all the characters you type to appear in uppercase. In the case of
overlay keys, the character printed on the upper left of the key appears when that key
is pressed.
To cancel the Caps Lock function, simply press the Caps Lock key again.
Shift key
The Shift key causes uppercase characters to appear. In the case of overlay keys,
the character printed on the upper left of the key appears when that key is pressed.
Alt Gr
Fn
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Alt Gr key
The Alt Gr key allows one to type the characters printed on the lower right of the
keycaps (e.g. { in the case of the 7 key on the German keyboard).
Fn key
The Fn key enables the special functions indicated on overlay keys (see "Key ").
If the external keyboard does not feature an Fn key, you can simultaneously press
the Ctrl + Alt Gr keys or the Ctrl + Alt keys.
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Cursor keys
The cursor keys move the cursor in the direction of the arrow, i.e. up, down, left, or
right.
Pause key
The Pause key temporarily suspends display output. Output will resume when you
press any other key.
Break
Pause
Start key
The Start key invokes the Windows Start menu.
Menu key
The Menu key invokes the menu for the marked item.
Virtual numeric keypad

The keyboard of your notebook does not have a separate number block. To provide the
convenience of a numeric keypad, your keyboard is equipped with a virtual numeric keypad. The
special keys of the virtual numeric keypad are recognisable by the numbers and symbols printed in
the upper right corner of each key. If you have switched on the virtual numeric keypad (key
combination Fn + Num ), you can output the characters shown on the upper right of the keys.
&
*
8
7
U
1
O
K
<
>
?
/
:
;
1 = Characters enabled when Num Lock indicator is not lit (see "Status indicators").
2 = Characters enabled when Num Lock indicator is lit (see "Status indicators").
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Key combinations
The following description of key combinations refers to functions when using Microsoft Windows.
Some of the following key combinations may not function in other operating systems and with some
device drivers.
Other key combinations are described in the relevant manuals supplied with your application
programmes.
Key combinations are performed as follows:
Press and hold the first key in the combination.
While holding the first key down, press the other key or keys in the combination.
If the external keyboard does not feature an Fn key, you can simultaneously press
the Ctrl + Alt Gr keys or the Ctrl + Alt keys.
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Fn
F1
Fn
F3
Energy-saving mode
Switches the notebook into the energy-saving mode.
Switching battery warning tone off/on
With this key combination you can set whether the notebook outputs a warning
tone when the battery charge level is low.
Fn
F4
Switching between internal and external screen

If an external monitor is connected, the monitor on which the output is to be
displayed can be selected with this key combination.
You can opt to use:
just the notebook's LCD screen

just the external monitor
both the LCD screen and the external monitor.
Fn
F5
Fn
F6
Fn
F7
Fn
F8
Alt
Increasing the volume

This key combination raises the volume of the integrated loudspeakers.
Reducing the volume
This key combination reduces the volume of the integrated loudspeakers.
Increasing screen brightness
This key combination increases screen brightness.
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Decreasing screen brightness

This key combination decreases screen brightness.
Halting the current operation
This key combination can be used to halt an operation instantly
without clearing the keyboard buffer.
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Backtab (Shift+Tab)
This key combination moves the cursor back to the previous
tabular stop.
Ctrl
Alt
Del
Carrying out a warm boot

This key combination triggers a reset and warm-boots the
notebook. First hold down the Ctrl and Alt key, and then press
the Del key. Under Windows 98, Windows 2000, Windows Me
and Windows NT the Task Manager appears first. Then you must
press all three keys again to re-boot.
Key combinations with the Windows keys are contained in the manual for your operating
system.
Easy Launch keys

Your notebook is equipped with two Easy Launch keys.
Internet (pre-set)
With this button you can start the standard internet browser for your system.
E-mail (pre-set)
Use this button to start the standard e-mail programme for your system.
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Touchpad and touchpad buttons
Keep the touchpad clean, protect it from dirt, liquids, and grease.
Do not use the touchpad if your fingers are dirty.
Do not rest heavy objects (e.g. books) on the touchpad or the touchpad buttons.
The touchpad enables you to move the mouse pointer on the screen. The touchpad buttons allow
the selection and execution of commands. They correspond to the buttons on a conventional
mouse.
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3
1 = Touchpad
2 = Touchpad scroll buttons
3 = Touchpad buttons
Moving the pointer
Move your finger on the touchpad.
The pointer will move accordingly.

Selecting an item
Move the pointer to the item you wish to select.
Tap the touchpad once or press the left button once.
The item will be selected.
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Executing a command
Move the pointer to the field you wish to select.
Tap the touchpad twice or press the left button twice.
The command will be executed.

Dragging an object
Move the pointer to the item you wish to select.
Select the desired object and hold down on the left button.
Drag the object to the desired position.
Lift your finger from the touchpad.
The item will be moved.

Scrolling up
Press the upper touchpad scroll button to scroll up.
The information/texts above the display area appear.

Scrolling down
Press the lower touchpad scroll button to scroll down.
The information/texts below the display area appear.
LCD screen
Information on LCD monitor
High-quality TFT displays are installed in notebooks from Fujitsu Siemens Computers GmbH. The
specification of the monitor resolution indicates how many pixels can be displayed. For example,
"XGA" stands for 1024 x 768 pixels. Each pixel consists of three so-called subpixels of the colours
red, green and blue. As a result, an XGA monitor consists of 1024 x 768 x 3 = 2,359,296 subpixels.
The standard of production techniques today cannot guarantee an absolutely fault-free monitor. A
few isolated constant lit or unlit pixels may be present. To ensure the highest possible quality,
Fujitsu Siemens Computers uses only monitors that at least comply with the standard
DIN ISO 13406-2 (Class II).
TFT monitors are operated with background lighting. The luminosity of the background lighting can
decrease during the period of use of the notebook. The brightness of your monitor can be set
individually with the brightness control keys of the keyboard.
Display settings
Setting the desktop area
The screen resolution of the LCD monitor of your notebook is optimally set at the factory.
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Changing the LCD screen brightness

You can adjust the brightness of your LCD display with the keys Fn and F7 or F8 .
Changing the font size
Under Start - Control Panel - Appearance and Themes - Display - Advanced you can choose between a
larger and a smaller font in the Font size field.
Synchronising the display on the LCD screen and an external monitor
Your notebook supports the simultaneous display on the LCD screen and an external monitor.
Pressing the key combination Fn + F4 switches between LCD only, external monitor and LCD
and external monitor only. The last setting is useful if you would like high resolution and refresh rate
on an external monitor.
Battery
The battery is one of the most important components of your notebook. When not plugged into a
mains outlet, the notebook runs on its built-in battery. You can increase the life of the battery by
caring for the battery properly. The average battery life is around 500 charge/discharge cycles.
You can extend the battery life by taking advantage of the available energy saving functions.
Charging, caring for and maintaining the battery

The notebook battery can only be charged, when the ambient temperature is between 5 C and
max. 40 C.
You can charge the battery by connecting the notebook to the power adapter (see "Connecting the
power adapter").
Information on the battery charging time is contained in the "Technical data" chapter.
It is a good idea to discharge the battery completely before recharging it, as this will extend battery
lifetime. Work in the battery mode until an acoustic warning prompts you to recharge and the poweron indicator begins to flash. The notebook battery should not be charged before this point.
If you do not connect the power adapter within five minutes of the signals described above, your
notebook will automatically switch off.
Monitoring the battery charging level
Windows also has a "Battery status meter" in the taskbar for monitoring the battery capacity. When
you place the mouse pointer on the battery symbol, the system displays the battery status.
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Removing and installing the battery
Only use batteries released for your notebook.

Never use force when inserting or removing a battery.
Take care not to drop the batteries or otherwise damage their casing (fire risk).
Do not touch the contacts of the batteries.
Never interconnect the positive and negative terminals of a battery.
If the rechargeable batteries are defective, they must not be used.
Used batteries must be disposed of in accordance with local regulations (special waste).
Make sure that foreign objects do not fall into the battery compartment.
The battery compartment is integrated in a larger service compartment. You must open the entire
service compartment when removing and installing a battery. Once you have removed the cover, the
various components are exposed. Therefore, be sure to observe the following:
Individual components (e.g. the process heat sink) can become very hot during operation.
Therefore, we recommend that you wait one hour after switching off the notebook before
removing or installing the battery. Otherwise, there is a danger of being burned!
As some components with ESDs are exposed, please observe the section "Notes on
installing and removing components" in the chapter "Important notes".
Unplug the power adapter from the mains outlet.
Disconnect all cables connected to the notebook.
Place the notebook on a flat surface.
Turn the notebook over.
Place the notebook on a flat surface.
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Removing battery
Remove the screws (1).
Pull off the cover from the notebook in the

direction of the arrow (2).
Pull on the tab and remove the battery from

the battery compartment.
Inserting battery
Position the battery at the edge of the casing.
Tilt and put the battery into the battery compartment.
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Using the power-management features

The notebook uses less power when the power management features are enabled. You will then be
able to work longer when using the battery before having to recharge it.
If you are connected to a network or use an integrated modem, PC LAN card, or PC

modem card, we advise against enabling an energy saving mode. This could lead to an
interruption of your network connection.
When not using the notebook for long periods of time, first end the energy saving mode,
then switch off the notebook. Never switch the notebook off with the Suspend/Resume
button while the notebook is in one of the energy-saving modes.
If your notebook is in an energy-saving mode:
Do not connect any external devices.

Do not disconnect any external devices.
Do not attempt to switch the notebook on if the built-in battery is flat.
Do not add or remove RAM.
Do not add or remove a PC card.
The operating system uses ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface) for power
management under Windows XP. The energy saving functions can be activated under Start Control Panel - Performance and Maintenance - Power Options.
Under Windows, Hibernate is activated by default.
PC cards
A PC card slot (CardBus or PCMIA) enables the notebook to operate one type I or type II PC card.
Consult the documentation supplied by the PC card's manufacturer and follow the
instructions provided.
Never use force when inserting or removing a PC card.
Make sure that foreign objects do not fall into the PC card slot.
Installing a PC card
Insert the PC card, contacts first, into the slot guide. The labelled side of the PC card should be
facing upward.
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Gently push the PC card into the slot until you feel it click into place.
Consult the documentation supplied with the PC card for information on how to install the
necessary device drivers.
Also observe the corresponding information files (e.g. *.TXT, *.DOC, *.WRI, *.HLP or
*.PDF) on the driver CD and in the user manual of the operating system.
You can push the PC card slot eject button into the notebook casing. Press the eject
button until it snaps in. This prevents the PC card from being ejected accidentally.
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Removing a PC card
Use the small PC card icon located in your task bar to stop the card:
Click on the PC card icon in the task bar with the right mouse button.
Select PC card Properties.
Select the card you wish to stop and click on Stop.
Wait for the dialogue box which tells you that it is now safe to remove the PC card.
1
2
Press the eject button (1). The PC card will project further out of the notebook's case. If the
eject buttons are pushed in flush with the notebook casing, they must first be snapped out.
Press the eject buttons until they snap out.
Slide the PC card out (2) of the notebook.
Hard disk
The hard disk is the most important storage medium of your notebook. You can work considerably
faster and more efficiently if you copy applications and files from floppy disks or CDs to your hard
disk.
When the hard disk is accessed, the hard disk indicator lights up
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Optical drive
Your notebook is delivered with an optical drive. Depending on the variant, your notebook is
equipped with a DVD+RW drive or a combo drive (CD-RW/DVD).
Optical drives can either only read or both read and write different optical data storage media. The
meaning of the respective optical data storage media is described in the following:
CD-ROM
Abbreviation for Compact Disc - Read Only Memory. A CD-ROM is an optical data storage medium
that can contain a maximum of 700 Mbytes. These data cannot be changed.
CD-R
Abbreviation for Compact Disc Recordable. A CD-R is an optical data storage medium that can only
be written with a maximum of 700 Mbytes of data. Then these data cannot be changed, but can be
read as often as desired.
CD-RW
Abbreviation for Compact Disc ReWriteable. A CD-RW is an optical data storage medium that can
be written with a maximum of 700 Mbyte of data a virtually unlimited number of times. This means
the data can be deleted and changed.
DVD (DVD-ROM and DVD video)
Abbreviation for Digital Versatile Disc or Digital Video Disc. A DVD is an optical data storage
medium that can contain a maximum of 17 Gbytes of data. These data cannot be changed.
DVD+RW
Abbreviation for Digital Versatile Disc or Digital Video Disc + ReWriteable. A DVD+RW is an optical
data storage medium that can be written with a maximum of 4.7 Gbytes of data virtually an unlimited
number of times. This means the data can be deleted and changed.
DVD+RW, DVD-RAM and DVD-RW are different standards. The notebooks from Fujitsu
Siemens Computers GmbH only support the DVD+RW standard.
Combo drive (CD-RW/DVD)
The combo drive in your notebook contains a light-emitting diode (LED), classification as
per IEC 825-1:1993: CLASS 1 LASER, and may therefore not be opened.
With the combo drive you can read all optical data storage media named above. You can also write
CD-Rs and CD-RWs.
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DVD+RW drive
The DVD+RW drive in your notebook contains a light-emitting diode (LED), classification
as per IEC 825-1:1993: CLASS 1 LASER, and may therefore not be opened.
With the DVD+RW drive you can read all optical data storage media named above. You can also
write CD-R, CD-RW and DVD+RW.
Handling CD/DVDs
From this point all different optical data storage media will be referred to as CD/DVDs; the writeable
optical data storage media are called blanks.
Observe the following when handling CD/DVDs:
Avoid touching the surface of a CD/DVD. Handle CDs/DVDs only by their edges!
Protect your CDs/DVDs from dust, mechanical vibration and direct sunlight!
Always store CDs/DVDs in their cases. Thus you avoid dust contamination,
scratches, bending or other damage.
Avoid storing a CD/DVD in areas subject to high temperatures or humidity.
To utilise the optimum writing speed, use CD blanks marked "Multispeed" or "High
Speed".
Use only DVD blanks of the type DVD+RW. Other types of DVD blanks are not supported
by your optical drive.
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Inserting or removing a CD/DVD

The notebook must be switched on.
Push the insert/eject button (1).
The drive tray will open (2).
Pull the drive tray completely out.
Place the CD/DVD in the drive tray with the label facing upwards.
or
Take out an inserted CD/DVD.
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Push in the drive tray until you feel it lock into place.
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Manual removal (emergency removal)

In the event of a power failure or damage to the drive it may be necessary to manually remove the
CD/DVD.
Firmly press a metal pin or wire (e.g. paperclip) into the opening.
The drive tray is unlocked. You can now pull the drive tray out of the drive.
Regional codes for DVD films and DVD players

DVD films and DVD players (e.g. the optical drive of your notebook) are always provided with a
regional code. The regional codes of DVD films and DVD players must match so that the DVD film
can be played back.
There are six different regional codes:
Regional code 1: USA and Canada

Regional code 2: Egypt, Europe, Japan, South Africa and the Middle East
Regional code 3: Southeast Asia (including Hong Kong, Indonesia, Philippines, South Korea,
Taiwan)
Regional code 4: Australia, New Zeeland, Southeastern Pacific, Central and South America
and the Caribbean
Regional code 5: Africa (except South Africa), India and the former states of the USSR
Regional code 6: China
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The optical drive of your notebook supports the function RPC-II (Phase II System of Regional
Playback Control). This function permits the final user to change the regional code of the drive up to
five times to play back corresponding DVD films. Then the last regional code selected is retained
and cannot be changed again.
If a DVD film is to be playable in all regions, it has the regional code 0.
Before buying a DVD film you should check that the regional code of the DVD film
matches the regional code set for the optical drive of your notebook.
Adjusting AutoPlay function of optical drive

With the AutoPlay function you can specify whether or not a program or action is to be run/carried
out depending on the CD/DVD content type of Windows XP. For example, you can specify that
when an Audio CD is inserted, the Media Player is automatically started and automatically plays the
Audio CD.
You can set the AutoPlay function of the optical drive according to your needs. Proceed as follows:
Click on the Start menu with the right mouse button or touchpad key.
A context menu appears.
Click on Explorer.
Click on the corresponding drive with the right mouse button or touchpad key.
Click on Properties.
Click on the AutoPlay tab.
Adjust the AutoPlay function to meet your needs.
Please note that you must select the desired action and confirm it with Apply for each
individual CD/DVD content type.
Audio: Setting volume
Set the desired volume with the key combination Fn + F5 or Fn + F6 .
Or
Set the desired volume with the volume control.
Or
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Integrated 56k modem

The integrated 56k modem supports all data communication applications, such as:
Modem operation: High-speed downloads at up to 56,000 bit/s (V.9x). Downward-compatible to

V.34 modems.
Fax mode: Transmitting and receiving at up to 14,400 bit/s

Simple country adaptation with programme
The modem complies with the EU Directive 91/263/EEC (Telecommunications terminal equipment
directive) and has been checked in agreement with the guideline TBR-21.
The modem can be operated in the following countries:
Multifrequency (MFC) dialling
Belgium, Denmark, Germany, Finland, France, Greece, Great Britain, Holland, Ireland, Iceland,
Italy, Luxembourg, Norway, Austria, Portugal, Sweden, Switzerland and Spain.
Pulse dialling:
Belgium, France, Holland and Italy.
Also in: Poland, Slovenia, South Africa and Hungary.
Connecting notebook modem to telephone connection
Connect the modem cable supplied to the country-specific telephone adapter.
Connect the modem cable to the modem port of the notebook.
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Connect the modem cable to your telephone wall socket.
If you attach your modem on a TAE-N-connector the phone respectively data cable is
busy. The cable cannot be used for other communication devices at the same time. Pull
the modem plug out of the TAE-N-power socket after the data transfer, because also with
connected cable no other communication devices can be used.
Ethernet and LAN

The internal LAN module of your notebook supports Ethernet-LAN (10/100 Mbps).
Connect the LAN cable to the notebook's LAN connector.
Connect the network cable to your LAN network connector.
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Security functions
Your notebook enables you to protect your system and personal data in a number of ways against
unauthorised access. By combining these options, you can achieve maximum protection for your
system.
In this chapter you will learn which security functions your notebook is equipped with, which
advantages these functions offer you and how to configure and use them.
Please consider that in the case of improper use, you yourself will also be unable to
access your system and your data. Please note therefore the following hints:
Back up your data on external data carriers at regular intervals.

Passwords must be assigned for some security functions. Please be sure to note
these passwords, as otherwise you will no longer be able to access your system.
We recommend that you make a note of the passwords and keep them in a safe
place.
If you lose both the user and the admin passwords, you must contact our help desk. The
telephone numbers are contained in the supplied help desk list. The loss of passwords is
not a warranty case and is therefore subject to charge.
Overview of all security functions

The following sections contain a brief description of the security functions that are provided with your
notebook as standard equipment.
Kensington Lock
With the Kensington MicroSaver, a sturdy steel cable, you can protect your notebook from theft. For
this reason your notebook is equipped with a device for the Kensington MicroSaver. The Kensington
MicroSaver is available as an accessory.
BIOS password protection

You can protect you personal data from unauthorised access with various passwords. By combining
these different options, you can achieve maximum protection for your system.
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Security functions
Brief overview of the security functions

Security function
Type of protection
Preparation
Kensington Lock
Mechanical
Mount and lock Kensington

MicroSaver (accessory)
BIOS password
protection
Password protection for BIOS Setup

Utility and operating system with
supervisor and user password. The
passwords consist of a maximum of
six alphanumeric characters.
Specify at least one supervisor

password in the BIOS Setup Utility
and activate the password
protection for the operating system
as desired.
Using Kensington Lock

With the Kensington MicroSaver, a sturdy steel cable, you can protect your notebook from theft. For
this reason your notebook is equipped with a device for the Kensington MicroSaver. The Kensington
MicroSaver is available as an accessory.
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Fit the Kensington MicroSaver on the device on your notebook.
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Configuring password protection in BIOS Setup

Utility
Before using the various options of password protection for your data security in the BIOS
Setup Utility, please note the following hints:
Please keep in mind your passwords in any case, as you will not be able to access
your BIOS Setup Utility and/or your system any longer, if you forget both the user
password and the supervisor password.
The loss of passwords is not a warranty case and is therefore subject to charge.
Back up your data on external data carriers at regular intervals.
Passwords can be up to six characters long. You can use all alphanumeric characters
and need not distinguish between uppercase and lowercase characters.
Protecting BIOS Setup Utility (supervisor and user password)
If you have opened these operating instructions on the screen, we recommend that you
print out the following instructions. Because you cannot call the instructions onto the
screen while you are setting up the password.
You prevent unauthorised opening of the BIOS Setup Utility with both the supervisor and the user
password. With the supervisor password you have access to all functions of the BIOS Setup Utility,
and with the user password only to part of the functions. You can only set a user password if a
supervisor password has already been assigned.
Please refer to section "Settings in BIOS Setup Utility" for a description of calling and
operating the BIOS Setup Utility.
Set the supervisor and user password
Call BIOS Setup Utility and select the Security menu.
Mark the Change Supervisor Password field and press the Enter key.
With Enter new Password: you are then requested to enter a password.
Enter the password and press the Enter key.
With Confirm new Password you are asked to confirm the password.
Enter the password again and press the Enter key.
With Password installed you receive a confirmation that the new password has been saved.
To assign the user password, select the field Change User Password and proceed exactly as
when configuring the supervisor password.
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Security functions
If you do not want to make any other settings, you can exit BIOS Setup Utility.
Select the Save Changes and Exit option in the Exit menu.
Select OK and press the Enter key.
The notebook is rebooted and the new password is effective. If you now want to open the BIOS Setup
Utility, you must first enter your supervisor or user password. Please note that you only have access
to a few BIOS settings with the user password.
Change supervisor or user password
When changing the password, proceed exactly as for password assignment.
You can only change the supervisor password when you have logged into the BIOS Setup Utility with
the supervisor password.
Cancelling passwords
To cancel a password (without setting a new password) run the following steps:
Mark the Change Supervisor Password or Clear User Password field and press the Enter key.
With Enter new Password you will then be asked to enter a password.
Press the Enter key twice.
The notebook is rebooted and the password is cancelled.

With the supervisor password you simultaneously deactivate the user password.
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With the supervisor password or the user password, you have assigned in the BIOS Setup
Utility (see "Set the supervisor and user password" section), you can also prevent booting
of the operating system.
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Password protection for hard disk
The had disk password prevents unauthorised access to the hard disk drives and is
checked internally each time the system is booted. The condition for this is that you have
assigned at least the supervisor password.
Activating hard disk protection
Call the BIOS Setup Utility.
Select the submenu IDE Configuration in the Advanced menu.
If you have not assigned BIOS passwords yet, define the supervisor and the user password now, if
desired (see "Set the supervisor and user password" section).
Mark the Hard Disk Write Protect field and select the Enabled entry.
The notebook reboots and your hard disk is now protected with a password.
Deactivating hard disk protection
Call the BIOS Setup Utility.
Select the submenu IDE Configuration in the Advanced menu.
Mark the Hard Disk Write Protect field and select the Disabled entry.
The notebook reboots and there is no longer any password protection for the hard disk.
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Connecting external devices

!
Under all circumstances, please observe the safety notes provided in the "Important
notes" chapter.
Read the documentation on the external device before connecting it.
Do not connect or disconnect cables during a thunderstorm.
Do not pull on the cable when disconnecting a cable. Always take hold of the actual plug.
Adhere to the order described in the following when you connect external devices to the
notebook or separate them from the notebook:
Connecting devices to notebook
1.
Turn off all power and equipment switches.
2.
Remove all power plugs from the mains outlets.
3.
Connect all the cables to the notebook and the external devices.
4.
Plug all data communication cables into the utility sockets.
5.
Plug all power cables into the mains supply.
Disconnecting devices from notebook

1.
Turn off all power and equipment switches.
2.
Remove all power plugs from the mains outlets.
3.
Unplug all data communication cables from the utility sockets.
4.
Disconnect all the cables from the notebook and the external devices.
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Ports
Connections on the rear

LAN connector
FireWire port
Modem port
Monitor port
Port for power adapter
Parallel port
S Video out socket

(video output)
Connections on the left side

PS/2 port
(for keyboard or mouse)
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Microphone jack
USB ports
Headphones port
Some of the external devices require special drivers (see the operating system and
external device documentation).
Connecting an external monitor

An external monitor can be connected to the notebook.
Using the Fn + F4 key combination you can switch back and forth between the external
monitor and the LCD screen.
If your notebook is equipped with a TFT monitor, you can display the same picture on the
external monitor and the LCD screen simultaneously.
Switch off the notebook and the external monitor.
Connect the external monitor to the monitor port on your notebook.
First switch on the monitor and then the notebook.
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Setting the refresh rate for your external monitor

The refresh rate must be correctly set so that the image does not flicker.
Select the monitor type in the menu Start - Control Panel - Appearance and Themes - Display Settings - Advanced - Displays.
Now select the Adapter tab.
Adjust the refresh rate and then click Apply.
If the refresh rate set is too high, the monitor may be damaged. Please see the
documentation included with your monitor for the maximum possible refresh rate.
Connecting an external PS/2 mouse or keyboard
Simply connect the external keyboard or mouse to the PS/2 port on your notebook.
Using the parallel port
Connect the data cable of the printer to the parallel port on the notebook.
Plug the printer power cable into the mains outlet.
First switch the printer on, then the notebook.
Connecting USB devices

On the USB ports you can connect external devices that also have a USB port (e.g. a printer, a
scanner or a modem).
USB devices are hot-pluggable. This allows cables from USB devices to be connected
and disconnected with the system switched on.
USB 1.x has a maximum data transfer rate of 12 Mbit / s.
USB 2.x has a data transfer rate of up to 480 Mbit / s.
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 a USB port of the notebook.
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Device drivers
The 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 USB device
requires its own software, please install it from the data carrier provided with the USB
device.
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Connecting external audio devices

Headphones port
Via the headphone port you can connect either headphones or external loudspeakers to your
notebook.
Microphone jack
Via the microphone port you can connect an external microphone to your notebook.
Adjusting the volume
Set the desired volume with the key combination Fn + F5 or Fn + F6 .
Or
Set the desired volume with the volume control.
Or
To adjust the volume use the Windows volume control from the Start menu - All Programs Accessories - Multimedia - Volume Control.
Connecting an external device to S-Video Out

You can connect an external monitor, a TV set or a projector to the notebook.
Using the Fn + F4 key combination you can switch back and forth between the external monitor
and the LCD screen.
Switch off the notebook and the external device.
Connect the external monitor to the S-Video out socket of your notebook.
First switch on the monitor and then the notebook.
Activating the external TV / projector
Select the monitor type in the menu Start - Control Panel - Appearance and Themes - Display Settings - Advanced - Displays.
Click on Apply.
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Connecting FireWire devices

External devices such as digital audio/video devices or other high-speed devices can be connected
to the FireWire port. The FireWire port operates at a speed of 400 Mbit per second.
FireWire devices are hot-pluggable. Therefore, the cables of FireWire devices can be
connected and disconnected with the system switched on.
Additional information is provided in the documentation of the FireWire devices.
Connect this data cable of the external devices to the FireWire port of the notebook.
Plug the power cable of the external device into the mains outlet.
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Settings in BIOS Setup Utility

In BIOS Setup Utility you can set the system functions and the hardware configuration of the
notebook.
When it is delivered, the notebook is set to factory default settings. You can change these settings
in BIOS Setup Utility. Any changes you make take effect as soon as you save and quit the BIOS Setup
Utility.
The BIOS Setup Utility programme contains the following menus:
for system settings such as time and date
for system settings such as hard disks and monitor selection
for configuring the boot sequence
for password settings and safety functions
for setting the energy saving functions
to exit the BIOS Setup Utility
Main:
Advanced:
Boot:
Security:
Power:
Exit:
Start BIOS Setup Utility
Restart the notebook (switching ON/OFF or warm boot).
The following or a similar display appears on the screen during booting:

<F2> BIOS Setup
<F12> Boot Menu
When this message appears, press the key F2 .
If a password has been assigned:
Enter the password and press the Enter key.
If you have forgotten the password, contact your system administrator or contact our
customer service centre.
Operating BIOS Setup Utility
Press the F1 key to display help on the operation of BIOS Setup Utility.
The description of the individual settings is shown in the right-hand window of the BIOS
Setup Utility.
With the F9 key you can load the default settings of the BIOS Setup Utility.
Use the cursor key ! or " to select the menu you wish to access to make changes.
The menu is displayed on the screen.
Use the cursor key # or $ to select the field you wish to change.
Press the Enter key.
Press the ESC key to exit the selected menu.
For future reference, make a note of the changes you have made (for example, in this manual).
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Settings in BIOS Setup Utility
Exiting BIOS Setup Utility

To exit BIOS Setup Utility, select the Exit menu from the menu bar. You can then decide which
settings you want to save. The Exit menu offers the following options.
Mark the desired option with the cursor keys # or $ .
Press the Enter key to confirm your selection.
Save Changes and Exit - Save the settings and exit the BIOS Setup Utility
Select OK to save the current settings in the menus and exit the BIOS Setup Utility.
The device is rebooted and the new settings come into effect.
Discard Changes and Exit - Discard changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility
Select OK to discard the changes.
The settings which were in force when BIOS Setup Utility was called remain effective. BIOS Setup
Utility is terminated and the device is rebooted.
Load Optimal Default - Apply default settings
Select OK to apply the default settings for all menus of the BIOS Setup Utility.
The device restarts and the default settings become effective.

Discard Changes - Reset settings
Select OK to load the settings for all menus that were valid when the BIOS Setup Utility was
started.
Load Failsafe Default - Load backed-up settings
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Take note of the hints in the "Important notes" chapter, when you connect or disconnect
cables.
If a fault occurs, try to correct it as described. If you fail to correct the problem, proceed as follows:
Make a note of the steps and the circumstances that led to the fault. Also make a note of any
error messages displayed.
Contact your sales outlet or our hotline/help desk.
Restoring operating system

Using the Windows Recovery CD and the Drivers & Utilities CD, you can restore the operating
system of your notebook.
When restoring the operating system the contents of your hard disk will be overwritten. After this,
operating system, drivers and software utilities will be reinstalled. For this reason you should try to
save important data to a backup medium before you restore the hard disk contents.
Insert the Windows Recovery CD into the optical drive.
Start the Setup programme on the CD.
Detailed PC knowledge is required for manual partitioning.
You must then reinstall all the drivers. Use the "Drivers & Utilities" CD.
The notebook's date or time is incorrect
Set the time and date in the BIOS Setup Utility under Main - System Time and System Date
respectively.
If the date and time are repeatedly incorrect when you switch on the notebook, the buffer
battery that supplies the internal clock is dead.
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The LCD screen of the notebook remains blank

Monitor is switched off
Press a key or enter the password
External monitor or television set connected
Set the setting Display Type to LCD + CRT in the Advanced menu in the BIOS Setup Utility.
The LCD screen is difficult to read

Reflection
Turn the notebook or alter the tilt of the LCD screen.
The external monitor stays blank

If your screen remains blank this may be due to the following:
Monitor is switched off
Switch the external monitor on.
Power saving has been activated (screen is blank)
Press any key to continue.
Brightness is set too dark
Adjust the brightness of the monitor.
Screen output is set to the notebooks LCD screen
Press the key combination Fn + F4 (selecting internal/external display).
The external monitor's power cable or data cable is not connected properly
Switch off the external monitor and the notebook.
Check whether the power cable is plugged properly into the external monitor and into the power
socket.
Check whether the data cable is properly connected to the notebook and the external monitor
(if it is plugged in with a connector).
Switch on the external monitor and the notebook.
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The external monitor is blank or the image is unstable (under

Windows)
The wrong external monitor has been selected or the wrong screen resolution has been set for the
application programme.
Terminate the application programme in Windows with Alt + F4 . If the fault continues to
occur after ending the programme, switch over to the notebook's internal LCD screen with Fn
+ F4 . Change the following setting:
Select the correct monitor or set the correct screen resolution.
Setting the screen resolution: select the required screen resolution under Start - Control
Panel -Appearance and Themes - Screen Resolution - Settings.
Selecting the monitor: Select the correct monitor under Start - Control Panel - Appearance
and Themes - Display - Settings - Advanced - Display.
The notebook cannot be started

The battery is dead
Charge the battery.
Or
Connect the power adapter to the notebook.
The power adapter is not connected correctly
Check whether the power adapter is connected correctly to the notebook.
Check whether the power cable is plugged properly into the power adapter and into the mains
outlet.
Switch the notebook on.
Operating system files may be damaged or missing.
Boot the notebook via the optical drive using the Windows Recovery CD.
If the operating system is reinstalled, all data created up to that point will be lost. Make
regular back-up copies of your data.
The notebook stops working

The notebook is in Standby or Suspend mode
Reactivate the notebook by pressing a key (Standby mode) or by switching it back on (Suspend
mode).
An application programme has caused the malfunction
Close the application programme or restart the notebook by switching it on/off or with a warm
boot.
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The battery is dead
Charge the battery.
Connect the power adapter to the notebook.
Or
The mouse does not work

Mouse driver not loaded
Check whether the correct mouse driver is properly installed and is present before the
application programme is started.
Detailed information can be found in the User Guides for the mouse, the application
programme or the operating system.
Mouse is not connected
Check whether the mouse cable is correctly connected to the notebook.

If you use an adapter or extension lead with the mouse cable, check the connections.
The printer does not print
Make sure that the printer is switched on and is on-line (see the manuals supplied with the
printer).
Check that the cable connecting the notebook and the printer is connected properly.
Check that the correct printer driver is installed.
The DVD film does not continue to play

Should the picture freeze when playing some DVD films, deactivate the accelerated hardware
decryption (it is activated in the default setting; this can be recognised from the checkmark in the
corresponding checkbox).
Open the drive tray.
Place the DVD in the drive tray with the label facing upwards.
Push in the drive tray until you feel it lock into place.
Wait until the WinDVD starts.
Press the right mouse button or touchpad key.
Click on Configuration and then on Video.
Click on the checkmark in the checkbox of Hardware Acceleration.
The checkmark disappears.
Click on OK.
The function is now deactivated.
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Acoustic warnings
A beep sounds every few seconds
The battery is almost flat.
Charge the battery.
System configuration contains invalid data
Enter the BIOS Setup Utility programme by pressing F2 .
Select the default values in the Exit menu under Load Optional Defaults.
Mark OK.
If the error message appears repeatedly, please contact the place of purchase or our
hotline/help desk.
Error messages on the screen

This section describes the error messages generated by the BIOS Setup Utility. Error messages
displayed by the operating system or programmes are described in the relevant manuals.
CMOS Battery Bad
If the error message occurs repeatedly, then the buffer battery in the notebook is flat. Contact your
sales outlet or our hotline/help desk.
System CMOS checksum bad - Default configuration used
The system configuration information is incorrect.
Select the entry Load Optional Defaults.
Mark OK.
hotline/help desk.
Extended memory failed at offset: xxxx Failing Bits: zzzz zzzz
When testing the extended memory an error has resulted at the address xxxx.
Check whether the additional memory module has been inserted correctly.
hotline/help desk.
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Keyboard controller error
Switch the notebook off with the ON/OFF switch.
Wait 3 - 5 seconds and switch on the notebook again.
hotline/help desk.
Keyboard error
If you use an external keyboard:
Check the connection and reboot the notebook.
hotline/help desk.
nn Stuck key
Make sure that no key is pressed.
hotline/help desk.
Press <F1> to resume, <F2> to SETUP.
This error message appears if an error occurs during the self-test before starting the operating
system.
Press the F1 function key to start the operating system.
Real Time clock error
nnnnK Shadow RAM failed at offset: xxxx Failing Bits: zzzz
System battery is dead - Replace and run SETUP
System cache error - Cache disabled
nnnnK System RAM failed at offset: xxxx Failing Bits: zzzz

hotline/help desk.
System timer error
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Technical data
AMILO L6820
Processor:
Mobile Intel Celeron up to 2.5 GHz
Main memory:
Maximum 2 Gbyte DDR 333 SDRAM 184 PIN

2 slots for 256, 512-Mbyte modules or 1-Gbyte
modules
Disk drives:
Hard disk drive

Optical drive
Electrical data
Regulations complied with:
CE, Energy Star
Maximum power draw:

(notebook on with battery charging)
approx. 65 W
LCD screen
Display diagonal:
15-inch XGA TFT
Graphics
Chip:
Intel 82845GV
Video memory:
Up to 64 Mbyte DVMT (Dynamic Video Memory

Technology)
Supported resolutions on external monitor:

Colour depth:
2048 x 1536 at 60 Hz
true color
Audio
Sound:
AC97, 18-bit stereo audio (VT1612A)
Input devices
Keyboard:
87/88 keys
Touchpad:
4 keys
Slots
PC Card slots (CardBus/PCMCIA):
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Technical data
Ports
PS/2 port:
6-pin mini DIN female connector
Parallel port:
25-pin female connector, bi-directional, ECP

capable
Monitor port:
15-pin female connector
Microphone jack:
connector, mono
Headphone/loudspeaker connector:
connector, stereo
S Video out socket:
USB port (Universal Serial Bus):
5x 2.0
LAN connector:
Female connector, RJ-45
Modem port:
FireWire port:
S400, 4-pin
Kensington Lock
Environmental conditions
Environment class 7K1
DIN IEC 721
Environment class 7M2
DIN IEC 721
Temperature:
Operating (7K1)
Transport (2K2)
5 C .... 35 C
-15 C .... 60 C
Dimensions
Width/depth/height:
345 mm, 282 mm, 39 mm
Weight (depending on configuration):
approx. 3.2 kg
Battery
Charging time (when not in operation):
approx. 3 to 4.5 hours
Operating time
approx. 2 hours
Power adapter 65 W
Primary
Rated voltage:
100 V to 240 V (automatic)
Frequency:
50 Hz to 60 Hz (automatic)
Max. rated current:
1.8 A
Secondary
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Rated voltage:
20 V
Max. rated current:
3.25 A
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AMILO L6825
Processor:
Intel Pentium 4 with 2.8 GHz
Main memory:
Maximum 2 Gbyte DDR 333 SDRAM 184 PIN

2 slots for 256, 512-Mbyte modules or 1-Gbyte
modules
Disk drives:
Hard disk drive

Optical drive
Electrical data
Regulations complied with:
CE, Energy Star
Maximum power draw:

(notebook on with battery charging)
approx. 120 W
LCD screen
Display diagonal:
15-inch XGA TFT
Graphics
Chip:
Intel 82845GV
Video memory:
Up to 64 Mbyte DVMT (Dynamic Video Memory

Technology)
Supported resolutions on external monitor:

Colour depth:
2048 x 1536 at 60 Hz
true color
Audio
Sound:
AC97, 18-bit stereo audio (VT1612A)
Input devices
Keyboard:
87/88 keys
Touchpad:
4 keys
Slots
PC Card slots (CardBus/PCMCIA):
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Technical data
Ports
PS/2 port:
Parallel port:
25-pin female connector, bi-directional, ECP

capable
Monitor port:
15-pin female connector
Microphone jack:
connector, mono
Headphone/loudspeaker connector:
connector, stereo
S Video out socket:
USB port (Universal Serial Bus):
5x 2.0
LAN connector:
Modem port:
FireWire port:
S400, 4-pin
Kensington Lock
Environmental conditions
Environment class 7K1
DIN IEC 721
Environment class 7M2
DIN IEC 721
Temperature:
Operating (7K1)
Transport (2K2)
5 C .... 35 C
-15 C .... 60 C
Dimensions
Width/depth/height:
345 mm, 282 mm, 39 mm
Weight (depending on configuration):
approx. 3.2 kg
Battery
Charging time (when not in operation):
approx. 3 to 4.5 hours
Operating time
approx. 2 hours
Power adapter 120 W

Primary
Rated voltage:
100 V to 240 V (automatic)
Frequency:
50 Hz to 60 Hz (automatic)
Max. rated current:
>2.0 A
Secondary
60
Rated voltage:
20 V
Max. rated current:
6.0 A
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56k modem 35
A
Acoustic warnings 55
Alt Gr key 17
Anti-theft protection 38
Audio devices, connecting 47, 48
AutoPlay function 34
B
Backtab 20
Battery 23
charge level 23, 26
charge metre 23
charging 23
important notes 24
indicator 16
installing 25
lifetime 23
removing 25
servicing 23
warning tone, switching off/on 19
Beep, error message 55
BIOS Setup Utility
exiting 50
operating 49
protect with password 39
settings 49
starting 49
Blank 30
Board 4
Buffer battery, load 51
C
CardBus, see PC card
CD blank 30
CD/DVD
indicator 15
inserting 31
opening the CD tray by hand 33
removing 31
working with 30
CD-R 29
CD-ROM 29
CD-RW 29
CE marking 6
Changing font size 23
Cleaning 8
Closed cover switch 12
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CD/DVD indicator 15
removing by hand 33
Configuration, BIOS Setup Utility 49
Connection for power adapter 44
Content type, CD/DVD 34
Contents of delivery 9
Copyright-protected technology 5
Ctrl+Alt+Del 20
Ctrl+C 19
Cursor key 18
D
Data
technical
AMILO L6820 57
AMILO L6825 59
Date, not correct 51
Date/Time incorrect 51
DC IN jack 13, 44
Devices
connecting 43
disconnecting 43
Display output, switch between 19
Driver CD 51
Drivers & Utilities 51
DVD 29
DVD blank 30
DVD film
picture frozen 54
regional codes 33
DVD video 29
DVD+RW 29
DVD+RW drive 30
CD/DVD indicator 15
manual removal 33
DVD-ROM 29
DVD-RW 29
E
Easy Launch keys 12, 20
Electromagnetic compatibility 6
E-mail, Easy Launch key 20
Emergency removal, CD/DVD 33
Energy saving 5
Energy saving functions 5, 26
Energy saving mode 19
Energy-saving mode indicator 16
Enter key 17
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Index
Error message
acoustic 55
on screen 55
ESD 4
Ethernet LAN 36
External loudspeaker, connecting 47
Key combination 19
Keyboard 12, 16
cleaning 8
connecting 46
PS/2 keyboard 46
Keyboard port 12, 46
F
FireWire devices, connecting 48
FireWire port 13, 44
Fn+F1 19
Fn+F3 19
Fn+F5 19
Fn+F6 19
Fn+F7 19
Fn+F8 19
L
LAN module 36
LAN port 13, 44
LCD screen 12
brightness
adjusting the brightness 23
cleaning 8
is blank 52
is difficult to read 52
notes 22
reflected glare 52
remains blank 52
setting the font size 23
settings 22
synchronising the display 23
Left-hand side, view 12
Lifetime, battery 23
Location, selecting the 9
Loudspeaker 12
G
Guarantee coupon booklet 9
H
Hard disk 28
indicator 15
protecting with password 41
restoring the operating system 51
Hardware, configuring 49
Headphone port 13, 45
Headphones, connecting 47
I
Important notes 3
Indicator
Caps Lock 16
Num Lock 15, 18
Scroll 16
Indicators 15
Internet, Easy Launch key 20
K
Kensington Lock 12
applying 38
Kensington MicroSaver 38
Key
Backspace 17
Caps Lock 17
cursor control keys 18
Enter 17
Fn key 17
Fn+F4 19
Return 17
Shift 17
Shift+Tab 20
Tab key 17
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M
Manual removal, CD/DVD 33
Manufacturer, notes 5
Menu key 18
Microphone jack 13, 45
Microphone, connecting 47
Mobile operation 7
Modem 35
connecting 35
Modem port 13, 44
Monitor
connecting 45
external, synchronise display 23
remains blank 52
Monitor port 13, 44
Monitor screen
drifting display 53
no screen display 53
Mouse
connecting 46
does not work 54
PS/2 mouse 46
Mouse port 12, 46
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N
Notational conventions 2
Notebook
before you travel 7
cleaning 8
not starting 53
operating 11
setting up 9
stops working 53
switching off 14
transporting 7
Notes 3
battery 24
boards 4
CE marking 6
cleaning 8
energy saving 5
LCD screen 22
manufacturer 5
safety 3
transporting 7
Numeric keypad 18
O
ON/OFF switch 12
Open notebook, view 12
Operating system
protecting with password 40
restoring 51
Operation, preparing for 10
Optical data storage media
handling 30
overview 29
Optical drive 13, 29
CD/DVD indicator 15
removing DVD by hand 33
Overview, security functions 37
P
Packing material 9
Palm rest 12
Parallel port 13, 44, 46
Password
cancelling 40
changing 40
enter 39
Password protection 39
Pause key 18
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eject button 13
installing 26
lowering eject button 27
removing 28
slot 13
PCMCIA, see PC card
Picture frozen, DVD film 54
Pointer, no mouse pointer 54
Power adapter
connecting 10
port 44
setting up 9
Preparing for use 9
Printer
connecting 46
does not print 54
Projector
activating 47
connecting 47
PS/2 port 12, 44, 46
R
Rear, view 13
Recovery CD 51
Regional codes 33
Restoring, operating system 51
Right-hand side, view 13
S
S Video Out socket 13, 44
Safety 3
Screen brightness
decreasing 19
increasing 19
Screen message 55
Scroll indicator 16
Security functions 37
overview 37
survey 38
Setup, see BIOS Setup Utility
Shift key 17
Signs and symbols 2
Standby mode, terminating 53
Start key 18
Status indicators 12, 15
Summer time 51
Supervisor password
cancelling 40
changing 40
enter 39
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Index
Survey, security functions 38

Suspend mode, terminating 53
Synchronisation, screen display 23
System configuration 49
System settings, BIOS Setup Utility 49
T
Technical data
AMILO L6820 57
AMILO L6825 59
Time
daylight savings 51
not correct 51
Tips 51
Touchpad 12, 21
buttons 21
cleaning 8
dragging items 22
executing commands 22
moving the pointer 21
scroll buttons 21
scrolling 22
selecting items 21
Transport 7
damages 9
Travel, notebook 7
Troubleshooting 51
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TV set
activating 47
connecting 47
U
USB devices, connecting 46
USB port 12, 13, 44, 45
User password
cancelling 40
changing 40
enter 39
V
VGA port, see monitor port
Video units, connecting 48
Views 11
Virtual numeric keypad 18
Volume
adjustment 34, 47
control 13
decreasing 19
increasing 19
W
Warm boot 20
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Preparing the notebook

Troubleshooting and tips

February 2004 edition

Adjusting AutoPlay function of optical drive ............................................................................. 34

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in the "Safety and Ergonomics" manual

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Indicates information which is important for your health or for preventing

Indicates important information which is required to use the system

indicates screen outputs.

indicates programme names, commands, or menu items.

Only use batteries designed for this notebook.

Keep this operating manual together with your device.

Notes on installing and removing components

Always hold boards with ESDs by their edges.

Recycling and disposal

Transporting the notebook

Before you travel

Back up important data stored on your hard disk.

Transporting the notebook

Switch the notebook off.

Cleaning the notebook

Switch the notebook off.

Wipe the casing with a dry cloth.

Preparing the notebook for use

Please read the "Important notes" chapter.

Unpacking and checking the delivery

Unpack all the individual parts.

Check the delivery for damage incurred during transportation.

Preparing the notebook for use

Connecting the power adapter

Please take note of the information in the section "Safety notes".

Connect the power cable into the power adapter (2).

Plug the power cable into the mains supply (3).

Working with the notebook

Please take note of the information in the "Important notes" chapter.

Working with the notebook

Left side panel

Working with the notebook

Right side panel

Working with the notebook

Switching the notebook on and off

Slide the release button to the right and

Press the ON/OFF switch

This illustration can differ somewhat

Switching the notebook off

Close the LCD screen so that it locks into place.

Working with the notebook

The meanings of the symbols are as follows:

Working with the notebook

Caps Lock indicator

The indicator flashes orange when the notebook is in an energy-saving mode.

Working with the notebook

Example from a German keyboard

Caps Lock key

Working with the notebook

Virtual numeric keypad