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System Operating Manual LIFEBOOK A531 LIFEBOOK AH531.
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LIFEBOOK A531 LIFEBOOK AH531 Operating Manual Innovative t echnology 7 Ports and controls 9 Important notes 12 First-ti me setup of your device 16 Working wi th the notebook 19 Security functions 44 C.
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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 .
Innovative technolo gy 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 warra nty will be invalidated if the device becomes defective through failure to observe these warnings.
Ports and controls Ports and controls This chapter presents the individual hardwa re components of your device. It gives an overview of the indicators and connections of th e device. Please familiarise yourself wi th these components before you start to work with the device.
Ports and controls 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-ha nd side 1 2 4 3 5 1 = USB port .
Ports and controls Undersi de 1 2 4 3 5 1 = Memory service compartment 2 = Hard disk service compartment 3 = Battery release 4 = Battery compartment with S IM card slot under battery (optional) 5 = Ba.
Important n otes Important notes Impor tantnot es Notes This chapter contains essential safety information which m ust be followed when working with your notebook.
Important notes Additional safety notes for devices with radio components Radiocomponent : WirelessLAN: Bluetooth,safetynotes If a radio component (Wireless LAN, Bluetooth, UMTS) is integrated in your.
Important n otes T ravelling w ith your notebook Mobileoperation Notes Tran sporta tion Notebook Please observe the points listed below when travelling with your notebook. Before you travel ► Back up important data store d on your hard disk. Notebook Travel,noteboo k ► Switch off the radio component for data security reasons.
Important notes Cleaning the notebook 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 markings on the keyboard and the device, the paintwork or the notebook itself.
First-time setup of your device First-time setup of your devic e First- timese tup Gettingstarted Please read the chapter "Im portan t notes" , Page 12 . If your device is equipped with a Windows operating system, the necessary hardware drivers and supplied software are already pre-installed.
First-time setup of your device Selecting a location Selectingalocation Device Mainsadapter 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.
First-time setup of your device Switching on the device for the fi rst time Switchingonforthe fi rstt ime When you switch on the device for the fi rst time, the supplied software is installed and con fi gured.
Working with the note book Working with the notebook Notebook,operat ion Notebook This chapter describes the basics for oper ating your notebook. Please read the chapter entitled " Conne cting ex ternal de vices", P age 48 for instructions on how to connect devices such as a mouse and a printer to the notebook.
Working with the noteboo k Status indicators Description Wireless components in dicator • The indicator is lit: The wire less components are switched on. • The indicator is not lit: The wireless components are switched off. Power-on i ndicat or/Sta ndby Standbyindicator Powerindicator • The indicator is lit: Th e notebook is switched on.
Working with the note book Switching on the notebook ► Open the LCD screen. Switchingon ► Press the ON/OFF switch for about one second to switch the notebook on. The power-on indicator is lit. Notebook: switching off Back up your data and close all applications before you switch off your device.
Working with the noteboo k Keyboard Keyboard Numerickeypad Numerickeypad Buttons The keyboard of your notebook is subject to continuous wear thro ugh normal use. The key markings are especially prone to we ar . Th e key markings are liable to wear away over the life of the notebook.
Working with the note book Key Description Backspace key The Backspace key deletes the character to the left of the cursor . Backspace Backspace T ab key The T ab key moves the cursor to the next tab stop. Tabke y Enter key (return) The Enter key terminates a command line.
Working with the noteboo k Virtual numeric keypad Numerickeypad Virtualnumericke ypad NumLock T o provide the convenience of a numeric ke ypa d, your keyboard is equipped with a virtual numeric keypad. Th e special keys of the virtual n umeric keypad are recognisable by the numbers and symbols printed in the upper right corner of each key .
Working with the note book Separate numeric keypad (device-dependent) Numerickeypad Separatenumeric keypad NumLock The keyboard of your notebook has a separate number block on the far right, depending on the device version. Key combinations Keycombinations The following description of key combinations applies to Windows operating systems.
Working with the noteboo k Combination Descripti on Decrease screen brightn ess This key combination decreas es the brightness of the screen. Fn+F6 LCDscreen Screenbrightness Increase screen brightness This key combination increases the brightness of the screen.
Working with the note book Key combinations using the Windows keys are detailed in the manual for your oper ating sys tem. Country and keyboard setting s If you want to change the coun try and keyboar.
Working with the noteboo k Selecting an item ► Move the pointer to the item you wish to select. Touchpad ► T ap the touchpad once or press the left button once. The item is selected. Executing commands ► Move the pointer to the fi el d you wish to select.
Working with the note book LCD screen LCDscreen Notes High-quality TFT displays are installed in notebooks from Fujitsu T echnology Solutions GmbH. For technical reasons, TFT monitors are manufactured for a speci fi c resolution. An optimal, clear picture can only be ensured with the correct resolution intended for the relevant TFT monitor .
Working with the noteboo k Web c a m Webcam Depending on the software used, you can use your Webcam to take pictures, record video clips or take part in web chats. • The picture quality depends on the lighting conditions an d the software being used.
Working with the note book Charging, caring for and m aintaining the battery Battery Battery The notebook battery can only be charged, when the ambient temperature is between 5°C and max. 35°C . Y ou can charge the battery b y connecting the noteboo k to the mains adapter (see " Mains a dapter connecting", P age 17 ).
Working with the noteboo k Removing the batter y ► Prepare for removal, see chapter "Pre paring t o remove co mpon ents", Pag e 53 . 3 2 1 1 ► Slide the release button in the direction of the arrow (1) and hold it in place. ► Slide the releas e button in direction of the arrow (2).
Working with the note book Inserting battery 1 2 1 ► Position the battery at the e dge. ► Insert the battery into the battery compa rtment until it engages positively (1). ► Slide the release button in the direction of the arrow ( 2). ► Complet e the remo val, see ch apter " Finishing com pone nt rem oval", Pa ge 59 .
Working with the noteboo k CD/DVD indicator CD/DVDindicator The CD/DVD indicator fl ashes when a data carrier is inserted. T he indicator goes out when the drive is ready for reading. The indicator lights up when the drive is being accessed. Y ou may only remove the data carrier when the indicator is unlit.
Working with the note book Manual removal (emergency removal) CD/DVD: Manualremovalofdatacarrier Emergencyrem ovalo fdata carrier In the event of a power failure or damag e to the drive, you can remove the data carrier manually . 1 2 ► Switch your notebook off.
Working with the noteboo k Using the power-management features Power Power Battery The notebook uses less power when the available power-management features are used. Y ou will then be able to work l onger when using the battery before having to recharge it.
Working with the note book Memory cards Slot Y our notebook is equipped with an integrated memory card reader . Observe the manufacturer ’s instructions when handling the memory cards.
Working with the noteboo k Removing the memory card Memorycard In order to protect your data, always follow the correct procedure for removing the card outlined below . Y ou can stop the memory c ard via the corresponding icon in the task ba r: ► Left-click on the icon.
Working with the note book ExpressCards Slot ExpressCard An ExpressCard slot enables operation of an ExpressCard/34 or ExpressC ard/54. Consult the documentation supplied b y the ExpressCard’s manufacturer and follow the instructions provided. Never use force when installing or removing an ExpressCa rd.
Working with the noteboo k Removing the card Always remove the card according to the rules described bel ow , to ensure that none of your data is lost. Y ou can stop the ExpressCard using the corresponding symbol in the task bar: ► Click on the symbol for safe removal of hardware with the left mouse button .
Working with the note book SIM card (devices with UMTS module) A SIM Card (Subscriber Identity M odule) is a chip card which is inserted in a m obile telephone or notebook to enable access to a mobile radio net work in conjunction with an installed UMTS module.
Working with the noteboo k Wireless LAN / Bluetooth / UMTS The installation of radio components not approved by Fujitsu T echnology Solutions will invalidate the cer ti fi cations issued for this device. Switching the wireless components on and off ► Press the key combination Fn + F5 to start the Wir elessSelector .
Working with the note book Ethernet and LAN EthernetLAN The internal network module of your notebook supports Ethernet LAN. Y ou can use it to establish a connection to a local netwo rk (LAN = Local Area Network). 2 1 ► Connect the network cable to the LAN port of the notebook (1).
Security functio ns Security functions Securityfunctions Y our notebook has several security features that you can use to secure your system from unaut horised access.
Security functio ns Con fi guring password protection in BIOS Setup Utility Before using the various options for password protection in the BIOS S etup utility to increase data security , please observe the following: Make a note of the passwords and keep them in a safe place.
Security functio ns Changing the supe rvisor or user pas sword Y ou can only change the supervisor password when you have logged into the BIOS Setup Utility with the supervisor password. Password Supervis orpassword Userpassword ► Call t he BIOS Setup Utility a n dg ot ot h e Security menu.
Security functio ns Password protection for the hard disk Passwordprotect ion: The had disk password prevents unauthorised access to the hard disk drives and is checked internally each time the s ystem is booted. The condition for this is that you have assigned at least the supervisor password.
Connecting extern al devices Connecting external devices Always refer to the safety information provided in "Imp ortant no tes", Pa ge 12 before connecting or disconnecting any devices to or from your notebook. Always read the documentation supplied with the device you wish to connect.
Connecting extern al devices Connecting an external monitor Y ou can connect an e xternal monitor to the analogue VGA m onitor connection of the notebook. Screen output is limited to a maximum of two screens at any one time (see " Key com binatio ns", Pag e 25 , sectio n "T oggle output scree n").
Connecting extern al devices Connecting USB devices USBports On the USB ports, you can connect external devices that also have a USB port (e.g. a DVD drive, a printer , a scanner or a modem). USB devices are hot-plugga ble. Th is means you can connect and disconnect devices while your operating system is running.
Connecting extern al devices Connecting external audio devices Microphone port/Line In Audiodevices, connecting Audioports Microphone,connecting The microphone port/Line In allows you to connect an external microphone, a MiniDisc player , MP3 player , CD player or a tape deck to your notebook.
Removing and installing c omponents during servi cing Removing and installing compo nents during servicing Only quali fi ed technicians should repair your notebo ok. Unauthorised opening or incorrect repair may greatly endanger the user (electric shock, fi re risk) and will invalidate your warranty .
Removing and inst alling compone nts during servicing Preparing to remove components If you are going to remove or change system compo nents, prepare for the removal as follows: Please observe the safety information in chapte r "Impor tant note s", Page 12 .
Removing and installing c omponents during servi cing Removing the cover 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 ► Remove the screws (1). ► Lift the cover off the notebook (2). Removing memory modules 3 2 1 1 ► Carefully push the two mounting clips outwards (1). Memorye xpansion Memorym odule The memory module snaps upwards (2).
Removing and inst alling compone nts during servicing Installing a memory module 2 a 1 ► Insert the memory mo dule with the contacts and the recess (a) facing the slot (1). Memoryexpansion Memorymodu le ► Carefully push the memory module downwards until you feel it click into place (2).
Removing and installing c omponents during servi cing Removing and installing the har dd i s k Removing a cover ► Remove the battery (see Chapter "Rem oving the bat tery", Page 3 2 ). 2 1 1 ► Remove the screws (1). Keep the screws in a safe place.
Removing and inst alling compone nts during servicing Removing a hard disk 1 2 ► Use the pulling aid to pull the hard disk in the direction of the arrow (1) until the contacts disengage.
Removing and installing c omponents during servi cing Installing a hard disk If you are installing more than one component at the same time, keep the screws for the individual components separately from each other and make sure that you use the correct screws.
Removing and inst alling compone nts during servicing Attaching the cover 1 2 2 ► Place the cover in the correct mounting position (1). If you remove more than one component at th e same time, keep the screws for the individual components separately from each other and make sure that you use the correct screws.
Settings in BIO S Setup Utility Settings in BIOS Setup Utility BIOSSetupUtility Systemsettings,BIOSSetup Utility Con fi gurat ion,BI OSSetupUti lity Setup Systemc on fi gurati on Hardwarecon fi gurati on The BIOS Setup U tility allows you to set the system fu nctions and the hardwa re con fi guration for the notebook.
Settings in BIOS S etup Utility Exiting BIOS Setup Utility BIOSSetupUtility Y ou need to select the desired option in the Exit menu and activate it by pressing the E nter key: Exit Saving Changes - sa.
T roubleshooting an d tips T roubleshooting and tips Troubleshooting Ti ps Fault Troubleshooting Follow the safety notes in th e "Safety/Regulations" manual when connecting or disconnecting cables. If a fault occurs, try to correct it as described.
T roubleshooting and tips Help if problems occur Should you at any time have a problem with your computer that you can’t solve yourself, in many cases you can quickly solve it by using the SystemDiagnostics program which is pre-installed on your computer .
T roubleshooting an d tips The notebook’ s date or time is in cor rect Summertime Time,daylights avings Timenotcorrec t Timenotcorrect In cor re ct da te/ tim e Dateisincorrect Bufferbattery ,load Cause T roubleshooting T ime and date are incorrect.
T roubleshooting and tips The external monitor remains bl ank Monitor Cause T roubleshooting Monitor is switched o ff. ► Switch the external monitor on. Power saving has been activated (monitor is blank). ► Press any key to continue. Brightness is set to dark.
T roubleshooting an d tips The notebook cannot be started Notebook Cause T roubleshooting The battery is not installed co rrectly . ► Check whether the battery is installed correctly in its com partment. ► Switch the notebook on. The battery is dead.
T roubleshooting and tips The printer does not print Printerdoesnot print Cause T roubleshooting The printer is not s witched on. ► Make sure that the printer is sw itched on and ready for operation (ref er to the documentation supplied with t he printer).
T roubleshooting an d tips Error messages on the screen Errormessages on thes creen Errormessage: This section describes the error messages generated by the BIOS Setup. Error messages displayed by the operating system or programmes are described in the relevant documentation.
T roubleshooting and tips Error message/cause Resolution Pr evious boot incomplete - Def ault con fi guration used Due to an error during the previous system boot, default values were used for cert ain settings. Check the settings in the BIOS Setup. ► Press the F1 function key when prom pted to do so.
T echnical d ata T echnical data Technicaldata LIFEBOOK Technicaldata Ambient condition s Environment class 3K2 DIN IEC 721 Mechanical class 7M2 DIN IEC 721 T emperature: Operation 5 °C ... 35 °C T ransportation -15 °C ... 60 ° C Dimensi ons Width x depth x height (front/back) 378 mm x 252 mm x 29.
T echnical da ta Power adapter , 65 W Technicaldata Primary Rated voltage 100 V to 240 V (automatic) Rated fre quency 50 Hz to 60 Hz (automatic) Secondary Rated voltage 20 V Max. rate d current 3.25 A An additional mains adapter or power cabl e can be ordered at any time.
Manufacturer ’s notes Manufacturer ’ s notes Energy Star Products which are Energy Star certi fi cated and labelled always meet the full requirements of the standard when shipped. Please note that install ation of after-market hardware and software, changes to the BIOS or to the power options may affect power consumption.
Manufacturer ’s notes CE marking CEmarking CE marking for devices with radio component This equipment complies with the requirements of Directive 1999/5/EC of the European Parliament and Commission from 9 March, 1999 governing Radio and T elecommunications Equipment an d mutual recognition of conformity .
Manufacturer ’s notes • Connect the equipment into an outlet that is on a different circuit than the receiver . • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Notice to Users of the U S T elepho ne Network Y our notebook may be supplied with an internal modem which complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules.
Manufacturer ’s notes • Public transportation terminals where telephones are used to call taxis or to reserve lodging or rental cars. • In hotel and motel room s as at least ten percent of the r.
Manufacturer ’s notes Avant de connecter cet équipement à une ligne téléphonique, l’utilisateur doit véri fi er s’il est permis de connecter cet équipement aux installations de télécommunications locales.
Manufacturer ’s notes FCC regulatory information for notebooks with radio device Regulatoryinformation Federal Commu nications Comm ission statement This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules.
Manufacturer ’s notes Regulatory Informatio n/Disclaimers Installation and use of this radio device must be in strict accordance with the instructions included in the user documentation provided with the product.
Index Index A A beep sounds every seco nd 64 Acoustic error messages 67 Alt+T ab 26 Anti-theft protection 44 Audio devices, connecting 51 Audio ports 51 B Back tab 26 Backspace 23 Bass loudspeaker (su.
Index Fn+F7 26 Fn+F8 26 Fn+F9 26 G Getting started 16 H Handling data carriers 33 Hard disk: restoring the contents 63 Hardware con fi guration 60 HDMI port 49 I Important notes 12 Incorrect date/tim.
Index O Operating system activati ng system protection 46 cancel system protection 46 protecting with password 46 Operating system, restoring 63 Optical drive 33 P Packaging 16 Password changing 46 en.
Index U USB ports 5 0 User password changing 46 entering 45 removing 46 Using a Kensington Lock 44 V VGA connection socket 49 Virtual numeric keypad 24 Vo l um e decrease 26 increase 26 V o lume contr.
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