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Getting Started
AMILO A Series
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Are there ... ... any technical problems or other questions which you would like to be clarified? Please contact: • your sales partner • your sales outlet 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
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Dieses Handbuch wurde auf Recycling-Papier gedruckt. This manual has been printed on recycled paper. Ce manuel est imprimé sur du papier recyclé. Este manual ha sido impreso sobre papel reciclado. 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.: 10600416168 Bestell-Nr./Order No.: 440 N50201 Printed i
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English AMILO A Series Getting Started April 2004 edition
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Microsoft, MS, MS-DOS, Windows, and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. VESA and DPMS are trademarks of Video Electronics Standards Association. PS/2 is a registered trademark of International Business Machines, Inc. Pentium is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation, USA. All other trademarks referenced are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners, whose protected rights are acknowledged. Copyright Fujitsu Siemens Computers GmbH 20
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Contents Innovative technology ... ....................................................................................................................1 Notational conventions...............................................................................................................1 Important notes .................................................................................................................................2 Declarations of Conformity..............................
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A Series Innovative technology ... and ergonomic design make this notebook the ideal user-friendly and reliable travel companion. Your operating system is pre-installed on the hard disk for your convenience when you use your notebook for the first time. This "Getting Started" operating manual tells you how to put your notebook into operation. If a technical problem should arise, helpful information can be found in the "Troubleshooting and tips" chapter. Notational conventions The mea
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A Series Important notes This chapter contains references to other sources of information. It is essential that you observe the safety information for your notebook. Declarations of Conformity The "Declarations of Conformity" concerning this notebook can be found at our internet address: http://www.driver-cd.com. Hereby, Fujitsu Siemens Computers, declares that this AMILO A Series is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. The
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A Series Preparation for use and operation Please observe the safety information in the previous chapter. ! You must charge the battery and install the application programmes before you can work with the notebook. The operating system and drivers required are preinstalled. The battery supplies your notebook with the necessary power during mobile use. If you use the notebook in a normal office situation, you can run it from the mains using the power adapter. Unpacking and checking the
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A Series Connecting the power adapter Please take note of the information in the section "Selecting a location". ! 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. Upon delivery, the battery can be found in the b
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A Series After switch-on a self-test (POST, Power On Self Test) is automatically carried out. Never switch the notebook off during the self-test. ! Leave the external power adapter connected to your notebook during the initial installation. Once the installation has been started, the notebook must not be switched off! During installation, the notebook may only be rebooted when you are requested to do so! ► During installation, follow the instructions on screen. Consult the operating
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A Series Dragging an object ► Move the pointer to the item you wish to select. ► Select the desired object, and leave your finger on the touchpad. ► Drag the object to the desired position. ► Lift your finger from the touchpad. The item will be moved. Battery The battery supplies your notebook with the necessary power during mobile use. The battery indicator displays the current state of the battery. The battery in the notebook is not fully charged at the time of delivery. You must
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A Series "Windows Recovery CD" With the "Windows Recovery CD" you can restore the operating system on your notebook. Additional information is contained in the "EasyGuide" manual. Troubleshooting and tips This chapter describes problems that may occur when working with your notebook. If you fail to correct the problem, proceed as described in the section "Contact with hotline/help desk". The notebook cannot be started If the notebook does not start after switch on, this may be due to on
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A Series No display appears on screen, power-on indicator flashes If no display appears on the screen and the power-on indicator flashes, this may have the following causes: The screen power-management feature may be active. ► Press any key to activate the display. The notebook is in Standby or Suspend mode. ► Press the ON/OFF switch to end the Standby or Suspend mode. The display angle or brightness may not be properly adjusted. ► Change the display angle and set the brightness by pre
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A Series The ON/OFF switch does not respond properly The system may be processing. ► Wait until the system has completed processing. You have not pressed the ON/OFF switch long enough to switch off the notebook. ► Press the ON/OFF switch for approx. 4 seconds. No sound or minimal volume Check that the hardware volume control is correctly set. ► Double-click on the volume indicator in the task bar and adjust the volume. Make sure that the loudspeaker is not switched off here. ► Make su