Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product AMILO Pro V2035 Fujitsu Siemens Computers
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Professional Notebook EasyGuide English AMILO Pro V Series.
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AMILO Pro V Series Operating Manual Introduction Troubleshooting and tips Important notes Technical data Ports and operating elements Manufacturer’s notes Preparing the notebook for use Index Using .
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A26391-K183-Z121-1-7619, edition 1 Contents Innovativ e t echnology ... ..................................................................................................................... 1 Notational conventions ....................................
Contents A26391-K183-Z121-1-7619, edition 1 Integrated 56k modem ........................................................................................................................ 37 Connecting notebook modem to telephone wall socket............
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A26391-K183-Z121-1-7619, edition 1 1 Innovative technology... and ergonomic design make your AMILO Pro the ideal easy to use and reliable notebook. Your notebook is available in several different versions. Most of the sections in this manual apply to all models - any differences are pointed out separately.
Innovative technology... 2 A26391-K183-Z121-1-7619, edition 1 Notational conventions The following symbols are used in this manual: ! Indicates information which is import ant for your health or for preventing physical damage.
A26391-K183-Z121-1-7619, edition 1 3 Important notes Here you will find essential safety informati on 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 safety notes.
Important notes 4 A26391-K183-Z121-1-7619, edition 1 Energy saving If you will not be using y our notebook, switch it off. Make use of the device's energy saving functi ons (see "Using your notebook"). If y ou use the possible energy saving functions, the notebook uses less energy.
Important notes A26391-K183-Z121-1-7619, edition 1 5 When travelling in other countries ● Check whether the local power supply and the specifications of the power cable are compatible. If this is not the case, buy a power cable that matches the local conditions.
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A26391-K183-Z121-1-7619, edition 1 7 Ports and operating elements This chapter presents the individual hardwar e components of your notebook. Y ou can obtain an overview of the ports and operating elements of t he notebook. Please familiarise yourself w ith these components before you start to work w ith your notebook.
Ports and operating elements 8 A26391-K183-Z121-1-7619, edition 1 Back panel 12 3 1 = USB ports 2 = Monitor port 3 = Kensington Lock Left side panel 12 3 45 6 1 = DC socket (DC IN) (only AMILO Pro V20.
Ports and operating elements A26391-K183-Z121-1-7619, edition 1 9 Right side of AMILO Pro V2030 12 3 1 = PC card slot 2 = FireWire port 3 = LAN port Right side of AMILO Pro V2035 1 = PC card slot 2 = .
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A26391-K183-Z121-1-7619, edition 1 11 Preparing the notebook for use ! Please take note of the information in the "Important notes" chapter. Upon delivery, the battery can be found in the battery compartment and is not charged. Before putting the notebook into operation, the battery must be completely charged.
Preparing the notebook for use 12 A26391-K183-Z121-1-7619, edition 1 Selecting a location ! Select a suitable location for the notebook before setting it up. Consider the following points when looking for a location: ● Never place the notebook on a soft surface (e.
Preparing the notebook for use A26391-K183-Z121-1-7619, edition 1 13 Connecting the mains 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 w hich you purchased your notebook.
Preparing the notebook for use 14 A26391-K183-Z121-1-7619, edition 1 1 2 1 ► Slide the release button in direction of the arrow (1) and open the LCD screen (2). The battery charging indicator on the notebook lights. The battery will charge. i The meaning of the various displays can be found under "Status indicators".
Preparing the notebook for use A26391-K183-Z121-1-7619, edition 1 15 Switching on the notebook for the first time ! When you switch on y our notebook for the first time, the supplied software is installed and configured.
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A26391-K183-Z121-1-7619, edition 1 17 Using your notebook This chapter describes the bas ics for operating your notebook. Please see the "Connecting external devices" chapter for instruct ions on how to connect devices such as a mouse and a printer to the notebook.
Using your notebook 18 A26391-K183-Z121-1-7619, edition 1 ► Press the ON/OFF switch to switch the notebook on. The power-on indicator on the notebook is on. i If you have assigned a password, y ou must enter this when requested to do so, in order to start the operating system password.
Using your notebook A26391-K183-Z121-1-7619, edition 1 19 Switching off the notebook ► Shut down the operating system Window s°XP properly in the Start menu via the Turn off Computer function. i If the notebook is not switched off automatically , press the ON/OFF sw itch for approx.
Using your notebook 20 A26391-K183-Z121-1-7619, edition 1 Status indicators The status indicators provide in formation about the status of the power supply, the drives and the keyboard functions.
Using your notebook A26391-K183-Z121-1-7619, edition 1 21 The meanings of the symbols are as follows: Pow er-on indicator – mains operation ● The indicator lights up green: The mains adapter is supplying power to the notebook. ● The indicator flashes green: the notebook is in Standby mode.
Using your notebook 22 A26391-K183-Z121-1-7619, edition 1 Keyboard i The keyboard of y our notebook is subject to continuous wear due to normal use. The keyboard markings are subjected to particu larly high loads. The ke yboard markings can wear off in the course of using the notebook.
Using your notebook A26391-K183-Z121-1-7619, edition 1 23 Shift key The Shift key causes uppercase characters to appear. In the case of overlay key s, the character printed on the upper left of the key appears when that key is pressed.
Using your notebook 24 A26391-K183-Z121-1-7619, edition 1 Key combinations The following description of key combinations refe rs to functions when us ing Microsoft Window s. Some of the following key combinations may not function in other operating systems and with some device drivers.
Using your notebook A26391-K183-Z121-1-7619, edition 1 25 Country and key board settings If you want to change the country and keyboard settings, proceed as follows: ► Click on Start - (Settings) - Control P anel . ► Double-click on Regional and Language Options .
Using your notebook 26 A26391-K183-Z121-1-7619, edition 1 Touchpad and touchpad buttons ! Keep the touchpad clean. Protect it from dirt, liquids, and grease. Do not use the touchpad if your fingers are dirty . Do not rest heavy objects (e.g. books) on the touchpad or the touchpad buttons.
Using your notebook A26391-K183-Z121-1-7619, edition 1 27 Executing a command ► Move the pointer to the field you wish to select. ► Tap the touchpad twice or press the left button twice. The command will be executed. Dragging an object ► Select the desired object.
Using your notebook 28 A26391-K183-Z121-1-7619, edition 1 Permanently unlit or lit pixels The standard of production techniques today cannot guarantee an absolutely fault-free screen display. A few isolated constant lit or unlit pi xels may be present.
Using your notebook A26391-K183-Z121-1-7619, edition 1 29 Battery The battery supplies y our notebook with the necessa ry power during mobile use. Y ou can increase battery life by enabling the system's power management features.
Using your notebook 30 A26391-K183-Z121-1-7619, edition 1 Monitoring the battery charging lev el With the battery charging indicator y ou can c heck the remaining battery capacity (see "Status indicators"). Windows includes a "battery charge meter" for monito ring the battery capacity.
Using your notebook A26391-K183-Z121-1-7619, edition 1 31 Inserting battery 2 1 2 1 1 ► Slide the battery into the battery compartment in the direction of the arrow (1) until it engages noticeably. ► Push the battery lock in direction of the arrow (2).
Using your notebook 32 A26391-K183-Z121-1-7619, edition 1 CD-/DVD-Types CD-ROM Abbreviation for C ompact D isc - R ead O nly M emory . A CD-ROM is an optical data storage device that can contain a maximum of 700 Mbytes. These data cannot be changed. CD-R Abbreviation for C ompact D isc R ecordable.
Using your notebook A26391-K183-Z121-1-7619, edition 1 33 Handling CD/DVDs ! Observe the following guidelines when handling CD/DVDs: ● Avoid touching the surface of a CD/ DVD. Hold CDs/DVDs by their edges! ● Always store CDs/DVDs in their cases. This will protect CD/DVD from dust, scratches and other damage.
Using your notebook 34 A26391-K183-Z121-1-7619, edition 1 Manual removal (emergency removal) In the event of a power failure or damage to the drive it may be necessary to manually remove the CD/DVD. ► Switch the notebook off. 1 ► Press a metal pin or wire (e.
Using your notebook A26391-K183-Z121-1-7619, edition 1 35 Adjusting AutoPlay function of y our CDRW/DVD combo drive Windows XP uses AutoPlay technology . This allows you to tell Window s XP how to use different types of CD or DVD disks. You can set the AutoPlay function of the CDRW/D VD combo drive according to your needs.
Using your notebook 36 A26391-K183-Z121-1-7619, edition 1 PC cards A PC card slot (CardBus or PCMCIA) enables the notebook to operate a type II PC card. ! Consult the documentation supplied by t he PC card's manufacturer and follow the instructions provided.
Using your notebook A26391-K183-Z121-1-7619, edition 1 37 Removing a PC card With the symbol in the task bar y ou can stop the PC card: ► Click on the symbol with the left mouse or touchpad key . ► Select the PC card you want to stop and remove. ► Press the Enter key.
Using your notebook 38 A26391-K183-Z121-1-7619, edition 1 Connecting notebook modem to telephone wall socket ► Connect the modem cable to the optionally available country-s pecific telephone adapter. ► Connect the modem cable to the modem port of the notebook.
Using your notebook A26391-K183-Z121-1-7619, edition 1 39 Ethernet and LAN The internal LAN module of your notebook supports Ethernet-LAN (10/100 Mbps). With the LAN module you can establish a connection to a lo cal network (LAN = Local Area Netw ork).
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A26391-K183-Z121-1-7619, edition 1 41 Security functions Your notebook enables y ou to protect your system and personal data in a number of way s against unauthorised access. By combining these options, you can achieve maximu m protection for y our system.
Security functions 42 A26391-K183-Z121-1-7619, edition 1 Using Kensington Lock With the Kensington MicroSaver, a sturdy steel c able, you can help protect y our notebook from theft. For this reason your notebook is equipped with a device for the Kensi ngton MicroSaver.
Security functions A26391-K183-Z121-1-7619, edition 1 43 Setting a supervisor password ► Enter the BIOS Setup Utility and go to the Security menu. ► Select the Set Supervisor Password option and press the Enter key. With Enter New Password:/Enter Current Password : you will then be asked to enter a password.
Security functions 44 A26391-K183-Z121-1-7619, edition 1 Password protection i With the supervisor password or the us er password, you have assigned in the B IOS Setup Utility (see "Settings in BIOS Setup Utility"), y ou can also prevent booting of the operating system.
A26391-K183-Z121-1-7619, edition 1 45 Connecting external devices ! Before you connect or disconnect any devices from y our notebook please read the safety notes in the “Important notes“ chapter. Always read the documentation supplied with the device y ou wish to connect.
Connecting external devices 46 A26391-K183-Z121-1-7619, edition 1 Connections on notebook Left side panel 12 3 45 6 1 = DC jack (DC IN) 2 = Modem port 3 = Optical drive 4 = USB ports 5 = Headphones po.
Connecting external devices A26391-K183-Z121-1-7619, edition 1 47 Back panel 12 3 1 = USB ports 2 = Monitor port 3 = Kensington Lock Connecting an external monitor An external monitor can be connected to the notebook. ● Using the Fn + F3 key combination y ou can switch back and forth between the external monitor and the LCD screen.
Connecting external devices 48 A26391-K183-Z121-1-7619, edition 1 Connecting USB devices On the USB ports you can connect external devices that also have a USB port (e.g. a printer, a scanner or a modem). i USB devices are hot-pluggable. This means you can connect and disconnect devices while your operating sy stem is running.
A26391-K183-Z121-1-7619, edition 1 49 Removing and installing components during servicing ! Only qualified technicians should repair your notebook. Unauthorised opening or incorrect repair may greatly endanger the user (electric shock, fire risk) and will invalidate your warranty.
Removing and installing components during servicing 50 A26391-K183-Z121-1-7619, edition 1 Removing and installing the battery i How to remove and reinstall a battery is described in chapter "Using y our notebook", in the section "Removing and installing the battery".
Removing and installing components during servicing A26391-K183-Z121-1-7619, edition 1 51 Re m o vi n g c o ve r (7x) 1 ► Remove the screws (1). ► Pull the cover off the notebook. Removing a memory module 3 2 1 1 ► Carefully push the two mounting clips outwards (1).
Removing and installing components during servicing 52 A26391-K183-Z121-1-7619, edition 1 Mounting the cover ► Place the cover on its mounting location. (7x) 1 2 2 ► Fasten the cover with the screws (1). i To avoid damaging the device, insert the longer screws only into the designated holes.
Removing and installing components during servicing A26391-K183-Z121-1-7619, edition 1 53 1 ► Remove the screw (1). ► Pull the cover off the notebook. 1 1 2 3 ► Remove the screws (1)*. ► Grasp the hard disk by the pulling aids (2). ► Slide the hard disk in the hard disk compartment in the direction of the arrow (3).
Removing and installing components during servicing 54 A26391-K183-Z121-1-7619, edition 1 1 1 1 1 ► Loosen the screws (1) of the hard disk carrier. ► Remove the hard disk from the hard disk carrier. Installing the hard disk 1 1 1 1 ► Insert the hard disk into the hard disk carrier.
Removing and installing components during servicing A26391-K183-Z121-1-7619, edition 1 55 1 1 2 3 ► Position the hard disk on the right side of the hard disk compartment and insert it in the hard disk compartment. ► Slide the hard disk by the pulling aids (2 ) in the direction of the arrow (3).
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A26391-K183-Z121-1-7619, edition 1 57 Using the power-management features If you use the possible energy saving functions in battery mode, the notebook uses less energy. You will then be able to work longer w hen using the battery before having to recharge it.
Using the power-managem ent features 58 A26391-K183-Z121-1-7619, edition 1 Standby mode ► Press the ON/OFF switch to switch the standby mode on and off. i You can configure the ON/OFF switch under Start - (Settings) - Control Panel - Power Options - Advanced .
A26391-K183-Z121-1-7619, edition 1 59 Settings in BIOS Setup Utility In BIOS Setup Utility you can set the sy stem functions and the hardware configuration of the notebook. When it is delivered, the notebook is set to fact ory default settings. You c an change these settings in BIOS Setup Utility .
Settings in BIOS Setup Utility 60 A26391-K183-Z121-1-7619, edition 1 Exiting BIOS Setup Utility To exit BIOS Setup Utility , select the Exit menu from the menu bar. You can then decide which settings you want to save. The Exit menu offers the follow ing options.
A26391-K183-Z121-1-7619, edition 1 61 Troubleshooting and tips ! Take note of the safety notes in the "S afety" manual, w hen you connect or disconnect cables.
Troubleshooting and tips 62 A26391-K183-Z121-1-7619, edition 1 ► Select Automatic driver installation (Express) and click Start installation . ► Follow the instructions on the screen. ► Restart your notebook when the driver installation is completed.
Troubleshooting and tips A26391-K183-Z121-1-7619, edition 1 63 The external monitor's pow er cable or data cable is not connected properly ► Switch off the external monitor and the notebook. ► Check whether the power cable is plugged properly into the external monitor and into the power socket.
Troubleshooting and tips 64 A26391-K183-Z121-1-7619, edition 1 Operating system files may be damaged or missing. ► Boot the notebook via the optical driv e using the "Windows XP Recovery CD". i If the operating system is reinstalled, all data created up to that point will be lost.
Troubleshooting and tips A26391-K183-Z121-1-7619, edition 1 65 Acoustic warnings A beep sounds every few seconds. The battery is almost flat. ► Charge the battery. Error messages on the screen This section describes the error messages generated by the BIOS Setup Utility .
Troubleshooting and tips 66 A26391-K183-Z121-1-7619, edition 1 Keyboard error If you use an external keyboard: ► Check the connection and reboot the notebook. If the error message appears repeatedly, please contact the place of purchase or our hotline/help desk.
A26391-K183-Z121-1-7619, edition 1 67 Technical data Notebook Processor: Intel Celeron-M, 360, 370, 380, 390 Main memory: Maximum 2 Gbyte DDR2 533/400 SO-DIMM 2 slots for 256, 512 Mbyte modules or 1 G.
Technical data 68 A26391-K183-Z121-1-7619, edition 1 Slots PC Card slot (CardBus/PCMCIA): PC card controller: – AMILO Pro V2030 – AMILO Pro V2035 PCMCIA 1 x Typ II TI 4510R ENE1410 Ports ● Monitor port: 15-pin female connector ● Modem port: connector, RJ11 ● LAN connector: connector, RJ45 ● Microphone jack: 3.
A26391-K183-Z121-1-7619, edition 1 69 Manufacturer’s notes Disposal and recycling Further information can be found on the "Drivers & Utilities" CD/DVD provided with your computer. Declarations of Conformity You will find the Declar ation of Conformity for the AMILO Pro on the Internet at: www.
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A26391-K183-Z121-1-7619, edition 1 71 Index 56k modem 37 A Acoustic warnings 65 Alt Gr key 23 Alt+Tab 24 Anti-theft protection 42 Audio devices, connecting 48 AutoPlay function 35 B Backtab 24 Battery.
Index 72 A26391-K183-Z121-1-7619, edition 1 DVD+RW drive AutoPlay function 35 manual removal 34 DVD-R 32 DVD-ROM 32 DVD-RW 32 E Easy Launch key s 7 Eject button 37 E-mail, Easy Launch key 25 Emergency.
Index A26391-K183-Z121-1-7619, edition 1 73 Memory expansion installing 51 removing 51 Memory module installing 51 removing 51 Memory modules 50 Menu key 23 Microphone connecting 48 jack 8, 46 Mobile .
Index 74 A26391-K183-Z121-1-7619, edition 1 Survey, security functions 41 Suspend mode, terminating 64 Suspend/Resume button 58 Switch between open applications 24 Synchronisation, screen display 28 S.
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