LIFEBOOK AH564

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System
Operating Manual
LIFEBOOK A544
LIFEBOOK AH544
LIFEBOOK AH564
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Publication Date
09/2013
Order No.: A26391-K383-Z320-2-7619, edition 1
LIFEBOOK A544
LIFEBOOK AH544
LIFEBOOK AH564
Operating M anual
Innovative technology 7
Ports and controls 9
Important notes 13
First-time setup of your device 16
Working with the notebook 19
Security functions 40
Connecting external devices 44
Removing and installing components
during servicing 49
Settings in BIOS Setup Utility 57
Troubleshooting and tips 59
Technical data 66
Manufacturer’s notes 68
Index 74
Remarks
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Contents
Contents
Innovativetechnology ................................................................. 7
Furtherinformation ...................................................................... 7
Notational conventions .................................................................. 8
Portsandcontrols ..................................................................... 9
Importantnotes ........................................................................ 13
Safetynotes ............................................................................ 13
Additional safety notes for devices with radio components . . . . . ............................. 13
Energysaving .......................................................................... 14
Energy saving under Windows ....................................................... 14
Travelling withyournotebook ............................................................ 14
Beforeyoutravel ................................................................... 14
Notebook: transporting ............................................................... 15
Cleaningthenotebook .................................................................. 15
First-time setup o
fyourdevice .........................................................
16
Unpacking and che
ckingthedevice ......................................................
16
Selectingalocat
ion .....................................................................
17
Mains adapter con
necting ...............................................................
17
Switchingonthe
device for the rst time ..................................................
18
Workingwiththenotebook ............................................................ 19
Statusindicators ........................................................................ 19
Switching on the notebook . . . . ........................................................... 20
Notebook: switching off .................................................................. 21
Keyboard ............................................................................... 22
Separate number block . . . ........................................................... 24
Key combinations ................................................................... 24
Country and keyboard settings ....................................................... 26
Touchpadandtouchpad buttons .......................................................... 26
Movingthepointer .................................................................. 26
Selecting an item .................................................................... 27
Executing commands . . . . . ........................................................... 27
Dragging items ...................................................................... 27
Switching the Touchpadonandoff .................................................... 27
Touchscreen/LCD screen without touch function (device-dependent) . . . ..................... 28
Using ngers ....................................................................... 29
Webcam ............................................................................... 30
Rechargeablebattery ................................................................... 31
Charging, caringforandmaintaining the battery ....................................... 31
Removingandinstallingthebattery ................................................... 31
Optical drive (optional) .................................................................. 34
Handlingdata carriers ............................................................... 34
CD/DVD indicator ................................................................... 34
Inserting or removing adata carrier ................................................... 35
Manual removal (emergency remo val) . . . . ............................................ 35
Using the power-management features ................................................... 36
Memory cards .......................................................................... 37
Supported formats .................................................................. 37
Inserting thememorycard ........................................................... 37
Removingthememorycard .......................................................... 37
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Loudspeakers and microphones . . ........................................................ 38
WirelessLAN/ Bluetooth ................................................................ 38
Switching the wireless components on and off ......................................... 38
SettingupWLAN access ............................................................ 38
EthernetandLAN ....................................................................... 39
Securityfunctions ..................................................................... 40
Using theSecurity Lock ................................................................. 40
Conguring password protection in BIOSSetupUtility ...................................... 41
Protecting BIOS Setup Utility (supervisor and user password) . .......................... 41
Password protection for booting of the operating system . .............................. 42
Passwordprotectionfortheharddisk ................................................. 43
Connectingexternaldevices ........................................................... 44
Connecting an external monitor . . ........................................................ 45
HDMI port .......................................................................... 45
Connecting USB devices ................................................................ 46
USBport withcharging function (Anytime USBcharge) ................................. 47
HowtoremoveUSBdevices 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
Installingand removing memoryexpansion ................................................ 50
Removingthecover ................................................................. 51
Removing memory modules . . ........................................................ 51
Installinga memorymodule .......................................................... 52
Securingthecover .................................................................. 52
Removingandinstallingtheharddisk .................................................... 53
Removinga cover ................................................................... 53
Removinga harddisk ............................................................... 54
Installinga hard disk ................................................................. 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
ExitingBIOSSetup Utility ................................................................ 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 notebooksdateortimeisincorrect ................................................... 60
The notebooksLCDscreenremainsblank ................................................ 60
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The LCD screen is difculttoread ........................................................ 61
The externalmonitorremains blank ...................................................... 61
The externalmonitorisblankorthe imageisunstable ..................................... 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 messagesonthescreen ........................................................... 64
Technicaldata ......................................................................... 66
LIFEBOOK ............................................................................. 66
Rechargeablebattery ................................................................... 66
Mains adapter (90W) . . .................................................................. 66
Power adapter,65W .................................................................... 67
Manufacturersnotes .................................................................. 68
Disposalandrecycling .................................................................. 68
Declarationsof Conformity ............................................................... 68
CEmarking ............................................................................ 68
Regulatory notices ...................................................................... 69
Regulatory information for notebooks without radio device . ............................. 69
DOC (Industry CANADA)notices ..................................................... 70
FCC regulatory information for notebooks with radio device ............................. 72
Index .................................................................................. 74
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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 better
protect your system against unauthorised access by using the powerful password 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 c ompone nts of the se 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. Fa ilure 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 informa
tion for the proper use of the device.
Indicates an activity that 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 interface, 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: For m ore
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" manual
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 chapter presen ts 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 of LIFEBOOK AH564 (with To uch screen )
1
2
3
4
5
10
6
7
9
8
1 = Microphone
2 = Webcam
3 = WebCam LED
4 = Keyboard
5 = ON/OFF switch
6 = Touchpad
7 = Touchpad buttons
8 = Memory card slot
9 = Status indicators
10 = Loudspeaker
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Ports and cont rols
Front of LIFEB OOK A544 and AH544 (LC D screen without touch function)
1
2
3
4
5
10
6
7
9
8
1 = Microphone
2 = WebCam
3 = WebCam LED
4 = Keyboard
5 = ON/OFF switch
6 = Touchpad
7 = Touchpad buttons
8 = Memory card slot
9 = Status indicators
10 = Loudspeakers
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Ports and co ntrols
Left panel
12 3 4
5
6
7
1 = Security Lock device
2 = LAN port
3 = VG A monitor port
4 = H DMI port
5 = USB port 3.0
6 = USB port 3.0
7 = USB port 3.0 with c harging function
(Anytime USB charge)
Right panel
12 3 4
5
6
7
1 = Headphone port
2 = Microphone jack
3=USBport2.0
4 = Optical drive (optional)
5 = Optical drive eject button (optional)
6 = Opening for manual ejection of data
carrier (optional)
7 = DC input connector (DC IN)
Even if your system is not equipped with the optional optical drive, the eject button and
the opening for the emergency eject are still present, but have no function.
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Ports and cont rols
Bottom
1
2
4
3
5
1 = Memory serv
ice compartment
2 = Hard disk service co m partment
3 = Battery re
lease
4 = Battery com
partment
5 = Battery release
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Important notes
Important notes
ImportantnotesNotes
This chapter contains essential safety information which mu st be followed
when working with your no tebook. Other notes also provide useful information
which will help you with your notebook.
Safety notes
SafetynotesNotes
Please follow the safety notes provided in the "Safet y/Regulation s" manual
as well as t he safety notes given below.
Please pay special attention to the sections in the manual marke d
with the symbol on the left.
When connecting and disconnecting cables, observe the relevant
notes in this operating manual.
Read the information on the ambient conditions in the "
Tec hnical data",
Page 66 and "First-time setu p of your device", Page 16 before preparing your
notebook for use and switching it on for the rst time.
When cleaning the device, please observe the relevant notes in the
section "
Cleaning the notebook", Page 15.
Pay attention to the additional safety notes for devices with radio components
provided in the "Safety/Regulations" manual.
Please re fer to the notes in the chapter "
Removing and insta lling
components during servicing", Page 49.
This notebook
complies with the relevant safety regulations for data proce ssing
equipment. I
f you have questions 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 compone nt (Wireless LAN, Bluetooth, UMTS) is integrated in your 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 medical
electronics system. The transmitted radio waves can impair the operation of medical devices.
Switch off the radio components when you let the device get near ammable
gases or into hazardous environments (e.g. petrol 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
"
Switch ing the wireless components on and o ff", Page 38.
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Important notes
Energy saving
NotesEnergyEnergysaving
Switch the notebook off when it is no t in use. Switch off external, connecte d devices if you
are not using them. If you use the energy saving functions, the notebook use s less energy.
You will then be able to work for longer before having to recharge the battery.
Energy efciency is increased and the environmental impact is reduced.
You save money while protecting the environment.
Energy saving under Windows
Make use of the power management features (see ""Using the pow er-mana gement feature s",
Page 36").
Travelling with you
rnotebook
MobileoperationNotesTra nspor tationNotebook
Please observe the points listed below w hen travelling with your notebook.
Before you travel
Back up important data store d on your hard disk.
NotebookTravel,notebook
Sw itch 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 noteboo k during 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 m ains adapter can be operated with the
local m ains vo ltage. If this is not the case, obtain th e appropriate mains adapter for
your notebook. Do not use any other voltage converter!
Check whether the local mains 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 w hether you m ay op erate the radio compon ent integrated in
your notebook there (see also "
CE marking", Page 6 8).
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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.
TransportationNotebook
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 p rotect against damaging jolts and bumps, use a notebook carrying
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 cleaning products designed for computers. Normal household
cleaners and polishes can damage the m arkings on the keyboard and the
device, the paintwork or 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 notebook off.
CleaningNotesNotebookKeyboardTouchpadLCDscreenCrystalView
display
In order to prevent accidentially switching the device on, remove the power cable from the mains
adaptor and remove the battery (se e "
Removing and installing the battery", Pag e 31).
The surface c
an be cleaned with a dry cloth. If particularly dirty, use a cloth which has
been moiste
ned in mild domestic detergent and then carefully wrung out.
To clean the keyboard and the touchpad, if available, you can use disinfectant wipes.
Ensure that no liq uid enters the device.
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First-time setup of your device
First-time setup of your devic
e
First- timese tupGettingstarted
Please read the chapter "Important note s", Page 13.
If your device is equipped with a Windows operating system, the necessary
hardware drivers and supplied software are already pre-installed.
Before you switch on the device for the rst time, conn ect it to the mains voltage
using the mains adapter, see "
Mains adapter connecting", Page 17.Themains
adapter must be connected during the entire installation process.
A system test is performed when your device is rst switched on. Various m essages
can appear. The display may remain dark for a short time or may icker.
Please follow the instructions on the screen.
NEVER s witch off your device during the rst-time setup process.
On delivery, the battery can be found in the batte ry compartment or in the accessories kit.
The battery must be charged if you want to operate your device using the battery.
When used on the m ove, the built-in battery provides th e device with the necessary powe r. You
can increase the operating time by using the available energy-saving fu nctions.
For instructions on how to connect external devices (e.g. mouse, printer) to your
device, please refer to the operating manual for your device.
Unpacking and
checking the d evice
Should you discover any damage that occurred during transportation,
notify your local sales outlet immediately!
Unpack all the individual parts.
PackagingTran sport
Check your
device for any visible damage which may have occurred during transportation.
You m ay ne
ed the packaging in the future, if you need to transport your device.
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