Fujitsu LIFEBOOK AH502 User manual

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LIFEBOOK A512
LIFEBOOK AH512
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Publication Date
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Order No.: A26391-K337-Z320-1-7619, edition 1
LIFEBOOK A512
LIFEBOOK AH512
Operating M anual
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
Remarks
Information on the product description meets the design specications of F ujitsu and
is provided for comparison purposes. Several factors may cause the actual results to
differ. Technical data is subject to change without prior notication. Fujitsu rejects any
responsibility with regard to technical or editorial mistakes or o m issions.
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subsidiaries in the U nited States and other countries.
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Copyright
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the prior written consent o f Fujitsu.
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without the written approval of Fujitsu.
Contents
Contents
Innovativetechnology ................................................................. 7
Furtherinformation ...................................................................... 7
Notational conventions .................................................................. 8
Portsandcontrols ..................................................................... 9
Importantnotes ........................................................................ 12
Safetynotes ............................................................................ 12
Additional safety notes for devices with radio components . . . . . ............................. 12
Energysaving .......................................................................... 13
Energy saving under Windows ....................................................... 13
Travelling withyournotebook ............................................................ 13
Beforeyoutravel ................................................................... 13
Notebook: transporting ............................................................... 14
Cleaningthenotebook .................................................................. 14
First-time setup o
fyourdevice .........................................................
15
Unpacking and che
ckingthedevice ......................................................
15
Selectingalocat
ion .....................................................................
16
Mains adapter con
necting ...............................................................
16
Switchingonthe
device for the rst time ..................................................
17
Workingwiththenotebook ............................................................ 18
Statusindicators ........................................................................ 18
Switching on the notebook . . . . ........................................................... 20
Notebook: switching off .................................................................. 20
Keyboard ............................................................................... 21
Separate number block . . . ........................................................... 23
Key combinations ................................................................... 23
Country and keyboard settings ....................................................... 25
Touchpadand touchpadbuttons .......................................................... 25
Movingthepointer .................................................................. 25
Selecting an item .................................................................... 26
Executing commands . . . . . ........................................................... 26
Dragging items ...................................................................... 26
Switching the Touchpad on andoff .................................................... 26
LCDscreen ............................................................................ 27
Webcam ............................................................................... 28
Rechargeablebattery ................................................................... 28
Charging, caringfor and maintainingthebattery ....................................... 29
Removingand installing thebattery ................................................... 29
Opticaldrive ............................................................................ 31
Handlingdata carriers ............................................................... 31
CD/DVD indicator ................................................................... 32
Inserting or removing a data carrier ................................................... 32
Manual removal (emergency remo val) . . . . ............................................ 33
Using thepower-management features ................................................... 34
Memory cards .......................................................................... 35
Supported formats .................................................................. 35
Inserting thememorycard ........................................................... 35
Removingthe memory card .......................................................... 36
ExpressCards .......................................................................... 37
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Inserting the card ................................................................... 37
Removingthecard .................................................................. 38
Loudspeakers and microphones . . ........................................................ 38
WirelessLAN/Bluetoothradio components ............................................... 39
Switching the wireless components on and off ......................................... 39
SettingupWLANaccess ............................................................ 39
Ethernetand LAN ....................................................................... 40
Securityfunctions ..................................................................... 41
Using theSecurityLock ................................................................. 41
Conguring password protectioninBIOSSetup Utility ...................................... 42
Protecting BIOS Setup Utility (supervisor and user password) . .......................... 42
Password protection for booting of the operating system . .............................. 43
Passwordprotection for theharddisk ................................................. 44
Connectingexternaldevices ........................................................... 45
Connecting an external monitor . . ........................................................ 46
HDMI port .......................................................................... 46
Connecting USB devices ................................................................ 47
Howto remove USBdevices correctly ................................................ 47
Connecting external audio devices . . . . . . ................................................. 48
Microphone port/Line In . . ............................................................ 48
Headphone port . . . . . ................................................................ 48
Removing and installing components du ring servicing . . ............................... 49
Notes on installing and removing boards and components .................................. 49
Preparing to remove components ........................................................ 50
Installingandremovingmemoryexpansion ................................................ 50
Removingthecover ................................................................. 51
Removing memory modules . . ........................................................ 51
Installinga memorymodule .......................................................... 52
Securingthe cover .................................................................. 52
Removingandinstalling the harddisk .................................................... 53
Removingacover ................................................................... 53
Removingaharddisk ............................................................... 54
Installinga harddisk ................................................................. 55
Attaching the cover .................................................................. 56
Finishing component removal ............................................................ 56
Settings in BIOS Setup Ut ility . ......................................................... 57
Starting the BIOS SetupUtility ........................................................... 57
Operating BIOS SetupUtility ............................................................. 57
ExitingBIOS SetupUtility ................................................................ 58
Exit Saving Changes - save changes and exit BIOS Setup Utility . . . . ................... 58
Exit Discarding Changes Discard changes and exit BIOS Setup Utility . . ............... 58
Load Setup Defaults Copy Standard Entries ......................................... 58
Discard Changes Discard changes without exiting the BIOS Setup Utility ............... 58
Save Changes - save changes without exiting the BIOS Setup Utility . ................... 58
Save Changes and Power Off . . . . . . ................................................. 58
Troubleshootingandtips .............................................................. 59
Help if problems occur ................................................................... 59
Restoring the hard disk contents under Windows . ......................................... 60
The notebooksdate or timeis incorrect ................................................... 60
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The notebook’s LCD screen remains blank . . . . ............................................ 60
The LCD screen is difculttoread ........................................................ 61
The externalmonitorremainsblank ...................................................... 61
The externalmonitorisblank ortheimageis unstable ..................................... 61
The notebook cannot be started . . . ....................................................... 62
The notebook stops working . . ........................................................... 62
The printer does not print . . . . . ........................................................... 63
The radio connection to a network does not work . . ........................................ 63
Acousticwarnings ....................................................................... 63
Error messages on the screen ........................................................... 64
Technicaldata ......................................................................... 66
LIFEBOOK ............................................................................. 66
Rechargeablebattery ................................................................... 66
Power adapter,65W .................................................................... 66
Manufacturersnotes .................................................................. 67
EnergyStar ............................................................................ 67
Disposalandrecycling .................................................................. 67
DeclarationsofConformity ............................................................... 67
CEmarking ............................................................................ 68
Regulatory notices ...................................................................... 68
Regulatory information for notebooks without radio device . ............................. 68
DOC (Industry CANADA)notices ..................................................... 70
FCC regulatory information for notebooks with radio device ............................. 72
Index .................................................................................. 74
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Contents
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Innovative techn ology
Innovative technology
... and ergonomic design make your device a reliable and convenient companion.
The device boots very quickly, is ready for immediate use an d 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 be tter
protect your system a gainst unauthorised access by using the powerful passw ord properties.
Information on the connections and user components of your notebook
canbefoundin"
Ports and con trols", Page 9.
Further information
The Windows drivers for your device can be found on our Internet site.
The factory installation of your device does not support any other operating
system. Fujitsu Technology Solutions accepts no liability whatsoever
if any other operating system is used.
Software oriented components of these instructions refer to Microsoft products,
if they come within the scope of the delivery.
If you install other software products, pay attention to the operating
instructions of the manufa cturer.
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Innovative techn olo gy
Notational conventions
Pay particular atten tion 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 d ata. The warranty will be invalidated if the device becomes
defective through failure to observe these warnings.
Indicates important informa
tion for the proper use of the device.
Indicates an activity t hat must be performed
Indicates a result
This font
indicates data entered
using the keyboard in a program dialogue or at
the command line, e.g.
your password (Name123) or a command used to
start a program (star
t.exe)
This font
indicates information that is displayed on the screen by a program, e.g.:
Installation is complete.
This font
indicates
terms and texts used in a software i nterface, e.g.: Click on Save
names of programs or les, e.g. Windows or setup.exe.
"This font"
indicates
cross-references to another section, e.g. "Safety information"
cross-references to an external source, e.g. a web address: F or more
information, go to "
http://www.fujitsu.com/fts/ "
Names of CDs, DVDs and titles or designations for other materials,
e.g.: "CD/DVD D rivers & Utilities" or "Safety/Regulations" m anual
Key
indicates a key on the keyboard, e.g:
F10
This font
indicates terms and texts that are emphasised or highlighted, e.g.: Do
not switch off the device
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Ports and co ntrols
Ports and controls
This chapte r presents the individual hardware componen ts of your device. It gives an
overview of the indica tors and conne ctions of th e device. Please familiarise yourself with
these components before you start to work with the device.
Front
23
1
5
4
6
8
9
10
11
7
5
1 = WebCam
2 = WebCam status indicator
3 = Microphone
4 = ON/OFF switch
5 = Loudspeakers
6 = Touchpad
7 = Memory card slot
8 = Touchpad buttons
9 = Microphone jack
10 = Headphone port
11 = Status indicators
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Ports and cont rols
Left panel
1
2
3
4
5
6
1 = VGA monitor port
2 = LAN port
3 = HDMI port
4 = ExpressCard slot
5 = USB port
6 = USB port with charging function
Right-hand side
1
2
4
3 5
1 = USB port
2 = Kensington Lock
3=Optica
ldrive
4=Ejectbu
tton for optical drive
5 = DC input connector (DC IN)
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Ports and co ntrols
Underside
1
2
4
35
1 = Memory service compartment
2 = Hard disk service c ompartment
3 = Battery release
4 = Battery compartment
5 = Battery release
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Important notes
Important notes
ImportantnotesNotes
This chapter contains essential sa fety 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
SafetynotesNotes
Please follow the safety n otes provided in the "Safety/Regulations" manual
as well as the safety notes given below.
Please pay special attention t o the sections in the manual marked
with the symbol on the left.
When connecting and disconnecting cables, observe the relevant
notes in this op erating manual.
Read the information on the ambient conditions in the "
Technical data",
Page 66 and "First-time setup o f your device", Page 15 before preparing your
notebook for use and switching it on for the rst time.
When cleaning the device, please ob serve the relevant notes in the
section "
Clean ing the notebook", Page 14.
Pay attention to the additional safe ty notes for devices w ith radio compo nents
provided in the "Safety/Regulations" manual.
Please refer to the notes in the chapter "
Removing and installing
components during servicing", Page 49.
This notebo ok
complies with the relevant safety regulations for data processing
equipment. I
f you have questio ns about using your notebook in a particular area,
please conta
ct your sales outlet or our Hotline/Service Desk.
Additional safety notes for devices with
radio components
Radiocomponent :WirelessLAN:Bluetooth,safetynotes
If a radio component (Wireless LAN, Bluetooth, UMTS) is integrated in you r 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 m edical
electronics system. The transmitted rad io waves can impair the op eration of medical devices.
Switch off the r adio components when you let th e device get ne ar ammable
gases or into hazardous environments (e.g. p etrol station, paintshops), as the
transmitted radio waves can cause an explosion or a re.
For information on how to switch radio components on and off, see chapter
"
Switching the wireless com ponents on and off", Page 39.
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Important notes
Energy saving
NotesEnergyEnergysaving
Switch the notebook off when it is not in use. Switch off external, c onnected devices if you
are not using them. If you use the energy saving fun ctions, the notebook uses less energy.
You will then be able to work for longer before having to r echa rge the battery.
Energy efciency is increased and the e nvironmental impact is reduced.
You save mon ey while protecting the environment.
Energy saving under Windows
Make use of the powe r management features (see "Using the power-management features",
Page 34).
Travelling with you
r notebook
MobileoperationNotesTran sporta tionNotebook
Please observe the points listed below when travelling with your notebook.
Before you travel
Back up important data stored on your hard disk.
NotebookTravel,noteboo k
Switch off the radio component for data security reasons. With data trafc via a wireless
connection, it is also possible for unauthorised third parties to receive data.
Information on activating data encryption is provided in the documentation
for your radio component.
If you wish to use your notebook d uring a ight, rst check with the ight
attendants if it is OK to do so.
When travelling in other countries
If you are travelling abroad, check that the mains adapter can be operated with the
local mains voltage. If this is not the case, obtain the appropriate mains adapter for
your notebook. Do not use any other voltage converter!
Check whethe r the local m ains voltage and the power cable are compatible. If this is
not the case, buy a power cable that matches the local conditions.
Enquire with the corresponding government ofce of the country you will be
travelling in as to whether you may operate the radio comp onent integrated in
your notebook there (see also "
CE marking" , Page 68).
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Important notes
Notebook: t ranspo rting
Protect t he notebook from severe shocks and extreme temperatures
(e.g. direct sunlight in a car).
If your device has an op tical drive, remove all data media (e.g. CD, D VD) from the drives.
TransportationNotebook
Switch the notebo ok off.
Unplug the mains adapter and all external devices from t he powe r socket.
Disconnect the mains adapter cable and the data cables for all external d evices.
Close the LCD screen.
To protect against damaging jolts and bumps, use a notebook c arrying
case to transport your notebook.
Cleaning the notebo
ok
Do not clean any interior parts yourself; leave this job to a service technician.
Only use c lea ning products designed for computers. Normal household
cleaners and polishes can damage the markings on the keyboard and the
device, the paintwork o r 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 notebo ok off.
CleaningNotesNot ebo okKeyboardTouchpadLCDscreenCrystalView
display
In order to prevent accidentially switching the device on, remove the power cable from the mains
adaptor and remove t he battery (see "
Removing and installing the battery", Page 29).
The surface c
an be cleaned with a dry cloth. If particularly dirty, use a cloth which has
been moiste
ned in mild do mestic detergent and then carefully wrung out.
To clean the keyboard and the touchpad, if available, you can use disinfectant wipe s.
Ensure that no liquid enters the d evice.
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First-time setup of your d evice
First-time setup of your devic
e
First- timese tupGettingstarted
Please read the chapter "Important notes", Page 12.
If your device is equipped with a Windows operating s ystem, the necessary
hardware drivers and supplied software are already pre-installed.
Beforeyouswitchonthedevicefortherst time, connect it to the mains voltage
using the mains adapter, see "
Mains adapter connecting", Page 16.Themains
adapter must be connected during the en tire installation process.
A system test is performed when your device is rst switched on. Various messages
can appear. The display may remain dark for a short time or may icker.
Please follow the instructions on the screen.
NEVER switch off your device during the rst-time setup process.
On delivery, the battery can be found in the battery co mpartme nt or in the accessories kit.
The battery must be charged if you want to operate your device using the battery.
When used on the move, the built-in ba ttery provides the device with th e necessary power. You
can increase the operating time by using the available energy-saving functions.
For instructions on how to conn ect external devices (e.g. mouse, printer) to your
device, please refer to the operating ma nual f or your device.
Unpacking and
checking the device
Should you discover any damage th at occurred during t ransportation,
notify your local sales outlet immediately!
Unpack all the individual parts.
PackagingTransport
Check your
device for any visible damage which m ay have occurred during transportation.
You may ne
ed the packaging in the fu ture, if you need to transport your device.
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First-time setup of your device
Selecting a location
SelectingalocationDeviceMainsadapter
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 s oft surface (e.g. carpeting, upholstered furniture,
bed). This can block the air v ents and cause overheating and damage.
The und erside of the device heats up during normal operation. Prolonged contact
with the skin may become unpleasant or even result in burns.
Place the device on a stable, at, non-slippery surface. Please note that the
rubber feet of the device m a y mark certain types of delicate surfaces.
Keep other objects at least 100 mm away f rom the device and its
mains adapter to en sure adequate ventilation.
Never cover the ventilation s lots of the device.
Do not expose the device to extreme environmental conditions. Protect
the device from dust, humidity, and heat.
Mains adapter connecting
Preparingforo perationMainsadapter
Observe the safety notes in the en closed "Safety/Regulations" man ual.
The supplied power cable conforms to the requirements of the country in
which y ou purchased your device. Make sure that the power cable is approved
for use in the country in which you intend to use it.
3
1
2
Connect the power cable (1) to the
mains adapter.
Plug the mains cable (2) into a mains outlet.
Connect the mains adapter cable (3) to
the DC jack (DC IN) of the device.
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