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LIFEBOOK S 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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Distributed by Fujitsu Siemens Computers GmbH Order No.: A26391-K144-Z120-1-7619 Edition 2 AG 0804 08/04
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Introduction Troubleshooting and tips Important notes Technical data Manufacturers notes LIFEBOOK S Series Index Preparing the notebook for use Operating manual Working with the notebook Security functions Connecting external devices Memory expansion Energy saving functions Settings in BIOS Setup August 2004 edition
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DPMS and VESA are registered trademarks of Video Electronics Standards Association. Intel is a registered trademark, Pentium and Celeron are trademarks of Intel Corporation, USA. Microsoft, MS, MS-DOS, Windows, and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. PS/2 is a registered trademark of International Business Machines, Inc. Adobe and Acrobat are trademarks of Adobe systems Incorporated and may be protected in certain countries. The Bluetooth trademarks are the
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Contents Your LIFEBOOK S Series ...............................................................................................................1 Notational conventions ......................................................................................................................2 Important notes ...............................................................................................................................3 Safety notes ...............................................
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Contents Port Replicator ................................................................................................................................ 42 Connecting the notebook to the Port Replicator ...................................................................... 43 Switching on notebook via Port Replicator .............................................................................. 44 Switching off notebook via Port Replicator ...................................................
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Contents Troubleshooting and tips..............................................................................................................83 Restoring the hard disk contents under Windows ....................................................................83 The notebook's date or time is incorrect ..................................................................................84 Battery indicator no longer appears in status indicator panel ............................................
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Your LIFEBOOK S Series ... ... is a versatile and ergonomic notebook. 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 to facilitate the procedure when you use your notebook for the first time. Your notebook has 256 Mbyte - 2 Gbyte of main memory installed, depending on the upgrade level. Data is stored on a hard disk drive. Two PC card slots (CardBus or PCMCIA) en
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Your LIFEBOOK S Series ... Further information on this notebook is provided: ● in the "Getting Started" manual ● in the "Safety" manual ● in the "Wireless LAN" manual ● in the documentation of the operating system ● in the information files (e.g. *.TXT, *.DOC, *.WRI, *.HLP, *.PDF) 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
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Important notes Here you will find essential safety information regarding your notebook. The other notes provide useful information on your notebook. Safety notes Pay attention to the information provided in the "Safety" manual 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 re
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Important notes 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 ● Your notebook is equipped with numerous security functions that offer you a high level of security according to a multi-level concept. Detailed information can be found in "Security functions" chapter. ● If you have a device with a wireless LAN/ Bluetooth, also observe the information in the "Additional safet
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Important notes Notes on installing and removing boards and modules Only qualified technicians should repair the device. Unauthorised opening or incorrect repair may greatly endanger the user (electric shock, fire risk). ! 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 points: ● You must statically discharge yourself before working with boards
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Important notes 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. 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
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Important notes 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. ● Switch off the radio component (Wireless LAN/ Bluetooth) for security reasons when youn cannot exclude that the transmitted radio waves can negatively affect electrical and electronic devices in your surrounding area. ● Disconnect the notebook from the Port Replicator. ● If you wish to use your notebook
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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. 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 e
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Preparing the notebook for use Observe the relevant notes in the "Important notes" chapter and in the manual about your radio component. ! 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. 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
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Preparing the notebook for use 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. Do not use the power adapt
