Fujitsu Siemens Computers AMILO D1845 Operating Manual
Fujitsu Siemens Computers AMILO D1845 Operating Manual

Fujitsu Siemens Computers AMILO D1845 Operating Manual

Fujitsu amilo d1845: user guide
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  • Page 1 answers EasyGuide AMILO D Series English...
  • Page 2 Additional information is provided on the Help Desk list and in the "Warranty" manual (the "Warranty" manual is included on the "Drivers & Utilities" CD provided). The latest information on our products, tips, updates, etc., can be found on the internet under: http://www.fujitsu-siemens.com...
  • Page 4 Questo manuale è stato stampato su carta da riciclaggio. Denna handbok är tryckt på recyclingpapper. Dit handboek werd op recycling-papier gedrukt. Herausgegeben von/Published by Fujitsu Siemens Computers GmbH Bestell-Nr./Order No.: 10600444862 Bestell-Nr./Order No 440 N50503 Printed in the Federal Republic of Germany...
  • Page 5 AMILO D Series Operating manual June 2004 edition Introduction Index Notebook views Important notes Preparing the notebook for use Working with the notebook Security functions Connecting external devices Settings in BIOS Setup Utility Troubleshooting and tips Technical data...
  • Page 6 All other trademarks referenced are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners, whose protected rights are acknowledged. Copyright © Fujitsu Siemens Computers GmbH 2004 All rights, including rights of translation, reproduction by printing, copying or similar methods, in part or in whole, are reserved.
  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Contents Innovative technology ..1 Notational conventions ...2 Notebook views ...3 Opened Notebook...3 Front ...3 Back panel...4 Right side panel ...4 Left side panel ...4 Under side ...5 Important notes ...7 Safety notes ...7 Notes on installing and removing boards and modules ...8 Manufacturer’s notes ...9 Declarations of Conformity...9 Copyright-protected technology ...9...
  • Page 8 Contents Optical drive ... 27 Combo drive (CD-RW/DVD)... 28 DVD+RW drive... 28 DVD±RW dual drive ... 28 Handling CD/DVDs... 28 Inserting or removing a CD/DVD ... 29 Regional codes for DVD films and DVD players ... 29 Adjusting AutoPlay function of optical drive ... 30 Audio: Setting volume ...
  • Page 9: Innovative Technology

    Innovative technology ... and ergonomic design make your AMILO D 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. A PC card slot (CardBus or PCMIA) enables the notebook to operate one type I or type II PC card.
  • Page 10: Notational Conventions

    Innovative technology ... 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.
  • Page 11: Notebook Views

    Notebook views This chapter presents the individual hardware components of your notebook. 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. Opened Notebook Front 13 = SPDIF Out/Headphones socket 14 = Line In...
  • Page 12: Back Panel

    Notebook views Back panel 16 = Kensington Lock device 17 = Parallel port 18 = Monitor port Right side panel 22 = Battery compartment 23 = Optical drive 24 = Insert/Eject button Left side panel 27 = USB port 28 = USB port 29 = Modem port 30 = LAN connector 19 20 21...
  • Page 13: Under Side

    Notebook views Under side 35 = Battery release latch 36 = Battery compartment 10600444862...
  • Page 15: Important Notes

    Important notes 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" manual and in the following safety notes. Observe the sections in the manual marked with the symbol on the left.
  • Page 16: Notes On Installing And Removing Boards And Modules

    Important notes ● When cleaning the device, please observe the relevant notes in the "Cleaning the notebook" paragraph. ● Keep this operating manual together with your device. If you pass on the device to third parties, you should include this manual. ●...
  • Page 17: Manufacturer's Notes

    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 D 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.
  • Page 18: Recycling And Disposal

    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...
  • Page 19: Battery Storage

    Battery storage If you do not use the batteries for long periods, remove them from the notebook. Never store the batteries in the unit. Store the battery when it is half full or two-thirds full. The battery should be stored in a dry area at a temperature between 0°C and +30°C.
  • Page 20: Cleaning The Notebook

    Important notes Cleaning the notebook ► Switch the notebook off. ► Pull the power plug of the network adapter out of the mains outlet. ► Remove the battery. 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.
  • Page 21: Preparing The Notebook For Use

    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. Upon delivery, the battery can be found in the battery compartment. You need to charge the battery if you want to operate your notebook with a rechargeable battery.
  • Page 22: Selecting A Location

    Preparing the notebook for use 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.
  • Page 23: Working With The Notebook

    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. Switching the notebook on and off Switching on the notebook ►...
  • Page 24: Switching Off The Notebook

    Working with the notebook Switching off the notebook ► 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. four seconds. ►...
  • Page 25: Keyboard

    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.
  • Page 26: Numeric Keypad

    Working with the notebook Caps Lock key Caps Lock 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.
  • Page 27: Key Combinations

    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.
  • Page 28: Easy Launch Keys

    Working with the notebook Switching between open applications With this key combination you can switch between several open applications. Ctrl 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 (see chapter "Notebook views", Number 4). You can start the following applications by pressing a single key.
  • Page 29: Lcd Screen

    LCD screen Information on LCD monitor High-quality TFT displays are installed in notebooks from Fujitsu Siemens Computers GmbH. For technical reasons, TFT monitors are manufactured for a specific resolution. An optimal, clear picture can only be ensured in the resolution intended for the respective TFT monitor. A monitor resolution which differs from the specification can result in an unclear picture.
  • Page 30: Monitor Settings

    Working with the notebook Frequently used monitor resolutions WXGA SXGA SXGA+ UXGA Permanently unlit or lit pixels The standard of production techniques today cannot guarantee an absolutely fault-free screen display. A few isolated constant lit or unlit pixels may be present. The maximum permitted number of pixels faults is stipulated in the stringent international standard ISO 13406-2 (Class II).
  • Page 31: Battery

    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.
  • Page 32: Removing And Installing The Battery

    Working with the notebook Removing and installing the battery Only use batteries designed for this notebook. Never use force when inserting or removing a battery. Make sure that no foreign bodies get into the battery connections. Removing battery ► Switch the notebook off. ►...
  • Page 33: Pc Cards

    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.
  • Page 34: Memory Card Reader

    Working with the notebook Memory card reader Your notebook is equipped with a memory card reader. Your memory card reader supports the following formats: ● Secure Digital ● MultiMediaCard ● Memory Stick / Memory Stick pro Using memory cards Observe the manufacturer's information when using memory cards. Inserting memory card ►...
  • Page 35: Optical Drive

    Optical drive Your notebook is delivered with an optical drive. Depending on the variant, your notebook is equipped with a combo drive (CD-RW/DVD), a DVD+RW drive or a DVD±RW dual drive. 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 C ompact D isc - R ead O nly M emory.
  • Page 36: Combo Drive (Cd-Rw/Dvd)

    Working with the notebook 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.
  • Page 37: Inserting Or Removing A Cd/Dvd

    Inserting or removing a CD/DVD The notebook must be switched on. ► Push the insert/eject button (see chapter "Notebook views", Number 24). The drive tray will open. ► Pull the drive tray completely out. ► Place the CD/DVD in the drive tray with the label facing upwards. ►...
  • Page 38: Adjusting Autoplay Function Of Optical Drive

    Working with the 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.
  • Page 39: Connecting Notebook Modem To Telephone Connection

    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 the notebook. ► 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.
  • Page 41: Security Functions

    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.
  • Page 42: Brief Overview Of The Security Functions

    Security functions Brief overview of the security functions Security function Type of protection Kensington Lock Mechanical BIOS password Password protection for BIOS Setup protection Utility and operating system with supervisor and user password. The passwords consist of a maximum of six alphanumeric characters.
  • Page 43 Set the supervisor and user password ► Call BIOS Setup Utility and select the Security menu. ► Select the Change Supervisor Password field and press the enter key. With Enter New Password : you are then requested to enter a password. ►...
  • Page 44: Activate/Cancel Password Protection For The Operating System

    Security functions Setting access authorization to the BIOS Setup Utility If you have set a supervisor password in the BIOS, you can define the BIOS settings that may be modified by selecting the appropriate User Access Level . The following options are available: All BIOS settings may be modified.
  • Page 45: Connecting External Devices

    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...
  • Page 46: Using The Parallel Port

    Connecting external devices 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 - Display .
  • Page 47: Connecting External Audio Devices

    Connecting external audio devices SPDIF Out/Headphones socket Via the SPDIF Out/Headphones socket (see chapter "Notebook views", Number 13) you can connect headphones, external speakers or audio devices with a digital optical input to your notebook. Line In socket Via the Line In socket (see chapter "Notebook views", Number 14) you can connect audio devices with an analog output to your notebook.
  • Page 49: Settings In Bios Setup Utility

    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 .
  • Page 50: Operating Bios Setup Utility

    Settings in BIOS Setup Utility 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 . ►...
  • Page 51: Troubleshooting And Tips

    Troubleshooting and tips 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.
  • Page 52: The Lcd Screen Of The Notebook Remains Blank

    Troubleshooting and tips 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 ► Press the key combination Fn + F4 (selecting internal/external display). The LCD screen is difficult to read Reflection ►...
  • Page 53: The External Monitor Is Blank Or The Image Is Unstable

    The external monitor is blank or the image is unstable The wrong external monitor has been selected or the wrong screen resolution has been set for the application programme. ► Terminate the application programme under 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 .
  • Page 54: The Printer Does Not Print

    Troubleshooting and tips The battery is dead ► Charge the battery. ► Install a charged battery. ► Connect the power adapter to the notebook. The printer does not print ► Make sure that the printer is switched on and is on-line (see the manuals supplied with the printer).
  • Page 55: Acoustic Warnings

    Acoustic warnings A beep sounds every few seconds The battery is almost flat. ► Charge the battery. System configuration contains invalid data ► Switch the notebook off. ► Switch the notebook on. ► Enter the BIOS Setup Utility programme by pressing F2 . ►...
  • Page 57: Technical Data

    Technical data Notebook Processor: Main memory: Disk drives: Electrical data Regulations complied with: Maximum power draw: (notebook on with battery charging) LCD screen Display diagonal: Graphics Chip: Video memory: Supported resolutions on external monitor: Colour depth: Audio Sound: Input devices Keyboard: Touchpad: Slots...
  • Page 58: Battery

    Technical data Ports Monitor port: Microphone jack: Line In SPDIF Out/Headphones socket Video port: USB port (Universal Serial Bus): LAN connector: Modem port: IEEE1394 FireWire connection: Parallel port: Infrared interface: Kensington Lock Environmental conditions Environment class 7K1 Environment class 7M2 Temperature Operation (7K1): Transport (2K2):...
  • Page 59: Index

    Index 56k modem 30 Acoustic warnings 47 Alt+Tab 20 Anti-theft protection 34 Audio devices, connecting 39 AutoPlay function 30 Battery 23 caring for 23 charge level 23, 24 charging 23, 47 important notes 23 installing 24 lifetime 23 removing 24 Battery charge metre 23 Battery indicator 16 Battery warning tone 23...
  • Page 60 Index Easy Launch keys 20 Eject button, PC card 25 E-mail, Easy Launch key 20 Emergency removal, CD/DVD 29 Energy energy saving functions 24 power consumption 24 Energy saving mode indicator 16 Enter key 17 Error message, acoustic 47 Error, correction 43 Ethernet LAN 31 External loudspeaker, connecting 39 FireWire (IEEE1394) 39...
  • Page 61 Notebook not starting 45 stops working 45 Notes battery 23 disposal 3 LCD screen 21 transporting 3 Num Lock indicator 16 Numeric keypad 17, 18 Operating system activating system protection 36 cancel system protection 36 protecting with password 36 restoring 43 Optical data storage media handling 28 overview 27...
  • Page 62 Index USB port 3, 38 VGA port, see monitor port Video devices, connecting 39 Video output, see S-Video Out socket Volume adjustment 30, 39 decreasing 19 increasing 19 Warm boot 20 Wireless data transfer 31 Wireless LAN 31 10600444862...

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