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System
Operating Manual
LIFEBOOK A531
LIFEBOOK AH531
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Congratulations, you have decided to buy an innovative Fujitsu product. The latest information about our products, useful tips, updates etc. is available from our website: "http://ts.fujitsu.com" For automatic driver updates, go to: "http://support.ts.fujitsu.com/com/support/index.html" Should you have any technical questions, please contact: • our Hotline/Service Desk (see Service Desk list or visit: "http://ts.fujitsu.com/support/servicedesk.html") • Your sales partner • Your sales office We ho
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Copyright Fujitsu Technology Solutions 02/2011 Published by Fujitsu Technology Solutions GmbH Mies-van-der-Rohe-Straße 8 (Mies-van-der-Rohe Street No. 8) 80807 Munich, Germany Contact http://ts.fujitsu.com/support All rights reserved, including intellectual property rights. Subject to technical alterations. Delivery subject to availability. No warranty is offered or liability accepted in regard of the completeness, correctness, or current applicability of any data or illustrations. Brand names m
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LIFEBOOK A531 LIFEBOOK AH531 Operating Manual Innovative technology 7 Ports and controls 9 Important notes 12 First-time setup of your device 16 Working with the notebook 19 Security functions 44 Connecting external devices 48 Removing and installing components during servicing 52 Settings in BIOS Setup Utility 60 Troubleshooting and tips 62 Technical data 70 Manufacturer’s notes 72 Index 79
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Microsoft, MS, Windows XP and Windows 7 are registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation. Adobe Reader is a trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated. MultiMediaCard is a registered trademark of Infineon Technologies AG Sony and Memory Stick are registered trademarks of Sony Electronics, Inc. All other trademarks referenced are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners, whose protected rights are acknowledged. Copyright © Fujitsu Technology Solutions GmbH 2011 All rights
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Contents Contents Innovativetechnology ................................................................. 7 Furtherinformation ...................................................................... 7 Notational conventions .................................................................. 8 Portsandcontrols ..................................................................... 9 Importantnotes ........................................................................ 12 Safetynotes .................
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Contents ExpressCards .......................................................................... 39 Insertingthecard ................................................................... 39 Removingthecard .................................................................. 40 Loudspeakers and microphones .......................................................... 40 SIM card (devices with UMTS module) .................................................... 41 InsertingtheSIMcard .......................
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Contents Troubleshootingandtips .............................................................. 62 Helpifproblemsoccur ................................................................... 63 Restoring the hard disk contents under Windows .......................................... 63 The notebook’s date or time is incorrect ................................................... 64 Whencertaincharactersareenteredonthekeyboard,onlynumeralsarewritten ............. 64 The notebook’s LCD screen remains bla
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Contents 6 Fujitsu Technology Solutions
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Innovative technology Innovative technology ... and ergonomic design make your device a reliable and convenient companion. The device boots very quickly, is ready for immediate use and offers a particularly long operating time because of its high capacity battery. With the user-friendly "BIOS Setup Utility" you can control your notebook’s hardware and better protect your system against unauthorised access by using the powerful password properties. Information on the connections and user componen
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Innovative technology Notational conventions Pay particular attention to text marked with this symbol. Failure to observe these warnings could pose a risk to health, damage the device or lead to loss of data. The warranty will be invalidated if the device becomes defective through failure to observe these warnings. Indicates important information for the proper use of the device. ► Indicates an activity that must be performed Indicates a result This font indicates data entered using the keyboa
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Ports and controls Ports and controls This chapter presents the individual hardware components of your device. It gives an overview of the indicators and connections of the device. Please familiarise yourself with these components before you start to work with the device. Front 1 3 9 8 7 6 2 5 4 3 1 = WebCam 6 = Touchpad buttons 2 = ON/OFF switch 7 = Microphone jack 3 = Loudspeakers 8 = Headphone port 4 = Touchpad 9 = Status indicators 5 = Memory card slot Fujitsu Technology Solutions 9
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Ports and controls Left panel 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 = VGA monitor port 4 = ExpressCard slot 2 = LAN port 5 = USB port 3 = HDMI port 6 = USB port with charging function Right-hand side 1 3 4 5 2 1 = USB port 4=Ejectbutton for optical drive 2 = Kensington Lock 5 = DC input connector (DC IN) 3=Opticaldrive 10 Fujitsu Technology Solutions
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Ports and controls Underside 1 2 5 3 4 1 = Memory service compartment 4 = Battery compartment with SIM card slot under battery (optional) 2 = Hard disk service compartment 5 = Battery release 3 = Battery release Fujitsu Technology Solutions 11
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Important notes Important notes INo mpteosrtantnotes This chapter contains essential safety information which must be followed when working with your notebook. Other notes also provide useful information which will help you with your notebook. Safety notes S No afe tety s notes Please follow the safety notes provided in the "Safety/Regulations" manual as well as the safety notes given below. Please pay special attention to the sections in the manual marked with the symbol on the left. When conne
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Important notes Additional safety notes for devices with radio components R B Wlauirdi eeto olecsoom sthL,Apon saN:feetyntn:otes If a radio component (Wireless LAN, Bluetooth, UMTS) is integrated in your notebook, you must be sure to observe the following safety notes when using your notebook: • Switch off the radio components when you are in an aircraft or driving in a car. • Switch off the radio components when you are in a hospital, an operating room or near a medical electronics system. The
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Important notes Travelling with your notebook M No T No roattbi neessblepoope oorktartiat oinon Please observe the points listed below when travelling with your notebook. Before you travel ► Back up important data stored on your hard disk. N Troav teel bo,nok otebook ► Switch off the radio component for data security reasons. With data traffic via a wireless connection, it is also possible for unauthorised third parties to receive data. Information on activating data encryption is provided in the
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Important notes Cleaning the notebook Do not clean any interior parts yourself; leave this job to a service technician. Only use cleaning products designed for computers. Normal household cleaners and polishes can damage the markings on the keyboard and the device, the paintwork or the notebook itself. Ensure that no liquid enters the notebook. The LCD screen very sensitive to scratches. Only clean the display surface with a very soft, slightly damp cloth. ► Switch the notebook off. N T C LC No
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First-time setup of your device First-time setup of your device Ge Firsttti-ntigmsetasretetudp Please read the chapter "Important notes", Page 12. If your device is equipped with a Windows operating system, the necessary hardware drivers and supplied software are already pre-installed. Before you switch on the device for the first time, connect it to the mains voltage using the mains adapter, see "Mains adapter connecting", Page 17.Themains adapter must be connected during the entire installation
