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System
Operating Manual
LIFEBOOK A512
LIFEBOOK AH512
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Congratulations on your purchase of an innovative product from Fujitsu. The latest information about our products, tips, updates etc. can be found on the Internet at: "http://www.fujitsu.com/fts/" For automatic driver updates, go to: "http://support.ts.fujitsu.com/download" Should you have any technical questions, please contact: • our Hotline/Service Desk (see the Service Desk list or visit: "http://support.ts.fujitsu.com/contact/servicedesk") • Your sales partner • Your sales office We hope you
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Published by Fujitsu Technology Solutions GmbH Mies-van-der-Rohe-Straße 8 (Mies-van-der-Rohe Street No. 8) 80807 Munich, Germany Contact http://www.fujitsu.com/fts/ Copyright © Fujitsu Technology Solutions GmbH 2012. All rights reserved. Publication Date 07/2012 Order No.: A26391-K337-Z320-1-7619, edition 1
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LIFEBOOK A512 LIFEBOOK AH512 Operating Manual Innovative technology 7 Ports and controls 9 Important notes 12 First-time setup of your device 15 Working with the notebook 18 Security functions 41 Connecting external devices 45 Removing and installing components during servicing 49 Settings in BIOS Setup Utility 57 Troubleshooting and tips 59 Technical data 66 Manufacturer’s notes 67 Index 74
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Remarks Information on the product description meets the design specifications of Fujitsu and is provided for comparison purposes. Several factors may cause the actual results to differ. Technical data is subject to change without prior notification. Fujitsu rejects any responsibility with regard to technical or editorial mistakes or omissions. Trademarks Fujitsu and the Fujitsu logo are registered trademarks of Fujitsu Limited or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries. Microsof
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Contents Contents Innovativetechnology ................................................................. 7 Furtherinformation ...................................................................... 7 Notational conventions .................................................................. 8 Portsandcontrols ..................................................................... 9 Importantnotes ........................................................................ 12 Safetynotes .................
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Contents Insertingthecard ................................................................... 37 Removingthecard .................................................................. 38 Loudspeakers and microphones .......................................................... 38 WirelessLAN/Bluetoothradiocomponents ............................................... 39 Switching the wireless components on and off ......................................... 39 SettingupWLANaccess ............................
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Contents The notebook’s LCD screen remains blank ................................................ 60 The LCD screen is difficulttoread ........................................................ 61 Theexternalmonitorremainsblank ...................................................... 61 Theexternalmonitorisblankortheimageisunstable ..................................... 61 The notebook cannot be started .......................................................... 62 The notebook stops working ..........
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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 123 5 11 10 9 8 4 7 6 5 1 = WebCam 7 = Memory card slot 2 = WebCam status indicator 8 = Touchpad buttons 3 = Microphone 9 = Microphone jack 4 = ON/OFF switch 10 = Headphone port 5 = Loudspeakers 11 = Status indicators 6 =
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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
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Ports and controls Underside 1 2 5 3 4 1 = Memory service compartment 4 = Battery compartment 2 = Hard disk service compartment 5 = Battery release 3 = Battery release Fujitsu 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 Energy saving No E Enneeterrggsyysaving Switch the notebook off when it is not in use. Switch off external, connected devices if you are not using them. If you use the energy saving functions, the notebook uses less energy. You will then be able to work for longer before having to recharge the battery. Energy efficiency is increased and the environmental impact is reduced. You save money while protecting the environment. Energy saving under Windows ► Make use of the power manageme
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Important notes Notebook: transporting Protect the notebook from severe shocks and extreme temperatures (e.g. direct sunlight in a car). ► If your device has an optical drive, remove all data media (e.g. CD, DVD) from the drives. T Nroatnesbo pook rtation ► Switch the notebook off. ► Unplug the mains adapter and all external devices from the power socket. ► Disconnect the mains adapter cable and the data cables for all external devices. ► Close the LCD screen. ► To protect against damaging jolts
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First-time setup of your device First-time setup of your device F Ge irsttti-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. Beforeyouswitchonthedeviceforthe first time, connect it to the mains voltage using the mains adapter, see "Mains adapter connecting", Page 16.Themains adapter must be connected during the entire installation proce
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First-time setup of your device Selecting a location S M Deeale vi incce staindgapt aloer cation Select a suitable location for the device before setting it up. Follow the instructions below when doing so: • Never place the device or the mains adapter on a heat-sensitive surface. The surface could be damaged as a result. • Never place the device on a soft surface (e.g. carpeting, upholstered furniture, bed). This can block the air vents and cause overheating and damage. • The underside of the de
