Fujitsu Siemens Computers AMILO A Series User manual

Getting Started

AMILO A Series

English

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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).

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Bestell-Nr./Order No.: 440 N50201

Printed in the Federal Republic of Germany

AG 0404 04/04

AMILO A Series

Getting Started

English

April 2004 edition

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Contents

Innovative technology ... ....................................................................................................................1

Notational conventions...............................................................................................................1

Important notes .................................................................................................................................2

Declarations of Conformity.........................................................................................................2

The "EasyGuide" manual and other sources of information .......................................................2

Safety notes...............................................................................................................................2

Preparation for use and operation......................................................................................................3

Unpacking and checking the delivery.........................................................................................3

Selecting a location....................................................................................................................3

Connecting the power adapter ...................................................................................................4

Switching on the notebook for the first time ...............................................................................4

Switching the notebook off.........................................................................................................5

Touchpad and touchpad buttons................................................................................................5

Battery .......................................................................................................................................6

System settings .................................................................................................................................6

BIOS Setup Utility......................................................................................................................6

Drivers and utilities ....................................................................................................................6

"Windows Recovery CD" ...........................................................................................................7

Troubleshooting and tips ...................................................................................................................7

The notebook cannot be started ................................................................................................7

No display appears on screen, power-on indicator flashes.........................................................8

The battery discharges too quickly.............................................................................................8

The ON/OFF switch does not respond properly .........................................................................9

No sound or minimal volume .....................................................................................................9

The CD/DVD does not function..................................................................................................9

Contact with hotline/help desk ...................................................................................................9

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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 meanings of the symbols and fonts used in this manual are as follows:

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.

►Text which follows this symbol describes activities that must be performed

in the order shown.

This font indicates screen outputs.

This font indicates programme names, commands, or menu items.

"Quotation marks" indicate names of chapters, data carriers, and terms that are being

emphasised.

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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 "EasyGuide" manual and other sources of information

Detailed instructions and technical information for your notebook are contained in the "EasyGuide"

manual. This manual is only available as a PDF file. If you connect a printer to your notebook, you

can print out the "EasyGuide" manual.

The programme Adobe Acrobat Reader must be installed to be able to open the "EasyGuide" manual.

If the installation file can be found in the menu Start - All Programs - AddOn, install the programme by

double-clicking on the installation file. If you cannot find the installation file, the programme Adobe

Acrobat Reader has already been preinstalled.

The "EasyGuide" manual can be opened from the menu Start - All Programs - AddOn or by double-

clicking on the symbol in the C:\AddOn\EasyGuide folder.

Further information about your notebook can also be found:

• on the CD "Drivers & Utilities"

• in the "Safety and Ergonomics" manual

• in the "Warranty" manual

• in the information files (e.g. *.TXT,*.DOC,*.WRI,*.HLP, *.PDF)

• in your operating system documentation

• on the internet at http://www.fujitsu-siemens.com/

Safety notes

It is essential that you observe the following safety information, as well as safety

information provided in the "Safety and Ergonomics" manual.

• During installation and before operating the device, observe the instructions on environmental

conditions in the chapter entitled "Preparation for use and operation" as well as the instructions

in the "Technical Data" chapter of the "EasyGuide" manual.

• When cleaning the notebook, observe the relevant notes in the "EasyGuide" manual.

• Keep this operating manual together with your device.

If you pass on the device to third parties, you should include this manual.

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