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D Series EASYGUIDE
Introduction
Index
Important notes
D Series Preparing the notebook

for use
Working with the

notebook
Security functions
Operating Manual
Connecting external
devices
Settings in BIOS Setup
Troubleshooting and tips
Memory expansion
Technical data
April 2002 edition

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Contents
Introduction .....................................................................................................................................1
Notational conventions ......................................................................................................................2
Important notes ...............................................................................................................................3
Safety ................................................................................................................................................3
Notes on installing and removing boards and modules ..............................................................4
Manufacturer’s notes .........................................................................................................................5
Copyright-protected technology .................................................................................................5
Energy saving............................................................................................................................5
Disposal and recycling...............................................................................................................5
CE marking........................................................................................................................................5
Battery storage ..................................................................................................................................6
Transporting the notebook .................................................................................................................6
Before you travel .......................................................................................................................6
Transporting the notebook .........................................................................................................6
Cleaning the notebook.......................................................................................................................7
Preparing the notebook for use......................................................................................................9
Unpacking and checking the delivery.................................................................................................9
Selecting a location ...........................................................................................................................9
Connecting the power adapter .........................................................................................................10
Working with the notebook...........................................................................................................11
Views...............................................................................................................................................11
Interior view .............................................................................................................................11
Front ........................................................................................................................................12
Right side panel .......................................................................................................................12
Left side panel .........................................................................................................................12
Back panel...............................................................................................................................13
Under side ...............................................................................................................................13
Switching the notebook on and off ...................................................................................................14
Switching the notebook on.......................................................................................................14
Switching the notebook off.......................................................................................................14
Indicators.........................................................................................................................................15
Keyboard .........................................................................................................................................16
Numeric keypad.......................................................................................................................18
Key combinations ....................................................................................................................18
Easy Launch....................................................................................................................................20
Easy Launch keys ...................................................................................................................20
Touchpad and touchpad buttons......................................................................................................21
LCD display panel ...........................................................................................................................22
Battery.............................................................................................................................................23
Charging, caring for and maintaining the battery......................................................................23
Inserting and removing the battery...........................................................................................24
Using the power-management features ...........................................................................................25
PC cards..........................................................................................................................................26
Installing a PC card..................................................................................................................26
Removing a PC card................................................................................................................27
Hard disk .........................................................................................................................................27
Optical drive ....................................................................................................................................27
Inserting or removing a CD/DVD..............................................................................................28
Floppy Disk Drive ............................................................................................................................28
Working with floppy disks ........................................................................................................29
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Audio: Setting volume ..................................................................................................................... 30

Integrated 56k modem .................................................................................................................... 30
Connecting notebook modem to telephone connection ........................................................... 31
Ethernet and LAN............................................................................................................................ 31
Security functions......................................................................................................................... 33
Overview of all security functions .................................................................................................... 33
Kensington Lock...................................................................................................................... 33
BIOS password protection....................................................................................................... 33
Brief overview of the security functions ........................................................................................... 34
Using Kensington Lock ................................................................................................................... 34
Configuring password protection in BIOS Setup.............................................................................. 34
Setting passwords........................................................................................................................... 34
Setting and changing a password............................................................................................ 35
Deleting a password................................................................................................................ 36
Connecting external devices........................................................................................................ 37
Connecting an external monitor....................................................................................................... 38
Connecting an external PS/2 mouse or keyboard ........................................................................... 38
Using the parallel port ..................................................................................................................... 38
Connecting USB devices ................................................................................................................ 39
Connecting external audio devices.................................................................................................. 39
Connecting external device to S-Video Out..................................................................................... 40
Connecting external devices to IEEE1394 (FireWire)...................................................................... 40
Establishing an infrared connection................................................................................................. 41
Settings in BIOS Setup ................................................................................................................. 43
Start BIOS Setup ............................................................................................................................ 43
Operating BIOS Setup .................................................................................................................... 44
Load Default Settings...................................................................................................................... 44
Exiting BIOS-Setup ......................................................................................................................... 44
Troubleshooting and tips ............................................................................................................. 47
Restoring the hard disk contents under Windows.................................................................... 47
The notebook's date or time is incorrect .................................................................................. 47
The LCD display panel of the notebook remains blank............................................................ 47
The LCD display panel is difficult to read ................................................................................ 48
The external monitor stays blank............................................................................................. 48
The external monitor is blank or the image is unstable (under Windows) ................................ 48
The notebook cannot be started.............................................................................................. 49
The notebook stops working.................................................................................................... 49
The mouse does not work ....................................................................................................... 50
The floppy disk cannot be written ............................................................................................ 50
The printer does not print ........................................................................................................ 50
Acoustic warnings ................................................................................................................... 50
System configuration contains invalid data.............................................................................. 50
Error messages on the screen ................................................................................................ 51
Memory expansion........................................................................................................................ 55
Installing memory modules...................................................................................................... 55
Technical data ............................................................................................................................... 57
Notebook ........................................................................................................................................ 57
Battery ............................................................................................................................................ 59
Power adapter................................................................................................................................. 59
Index .............................................................................................................................................. 61
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Introduction
Innovative technology and ergonomic design make your AMILO the ideal user-friendly and reliable
notebook. Your operating system is preinstalled on the hard disk and optimally configured to
facilitate the procedure when you use your AMILO for the first time.
The main memory of your notebook can be expanded to 128 -1024 Mbyte using a 64, 128, or
256 Mbyte memory module. Your notebook is also equipped with a 3 1/2-inch disk drive. Depending
on the model, your notebook is delivered with a CD-ROM drive, a CD-RW drive, a DVD-ROM drive
or a combo drive (CD-RW/DVD). A PC card slot (CardBus or PCMCIA) enables the notebook to
operate two type II PC cards or one type III PC card. Your notebook is equipped with an internal
modem. In addition, your notebook is equipped with a S Video Out socket to connect to a television.
You can connect external devices such as digital audio/video devices or other high-speed devices to
IEEE1394 (FireWire).
For mouse control, the notebook has a touchpad.
An infrared port is available for wireless data communications with other devices.
Your notebook has connectors for external devices such as an external monitor, a printer, and a
mouse. The ECP capable parallel port is designed for fast bi-directional data transfer. You can
connect peripheral devices such as a scanner, loudspeakers, gamepads, keyboard, or mouse via
the two USB ports.
An audio controller and two internal loudspeakers provide your AMILO with an audio capability. You
can also connect an external microphone and an external loudspeaker. Furthermore a digital audio
output (SPDIF) is provided.
The system settings of the notebook can be configured via the user-friendly BIOS Setup programme.
Certain system settings (e.g. screen display, energy saving functions) can be modified via various
key combinations while you are using the notebook.
Your AMILO has a number of security features to ensure that no unauthorised person can access
your data. For example, you can activate a screen saver with password protection. The security
functions in the BIOS Setup also allow you to protect your data by means of passwords.
This operating manual tells you how to put your AMILO into operation, and how to operate it in daily
use.
Further information about your AMILO can be found:

· in the "Safety and Warranty" manual
· in your operating system documentation
· in the information files (e.g. *.TXT, *.DOC, *.WRI, *.HLP)
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Introduction Notational conventions
Notational conventions
The following symbols are used in this manual:
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

i properly.
Ê 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
Here you will find essential safety information regarding your notebook. In addition, the
manufacturer's notes contain helpful information about your notebook.
Safety
Pay attention to the information provided in the manual "Safety and Warranty" and in the
! following security notes.
Observe the sections in the manual marked with the symbol on the left.
· When connecting and disconnecting cables, observe the relevant notes in this operating
manual.
· Only use batteries designed for this notebook.
Do not store batteries for longer periods in the notebook.
Take care not to drop the batteries or otherwise damage their casing (fire risk).
If the rechargeable batteries are defective, they must not be used.
Do not touch the contacts of the batteries.
Never interconnect the positive and negative terminals of a battery.
Used batteries must be disposed of in accordance with local regulations (special waste).
· If a lithium battery (button cell) is installed in the notebook for real-time buffering, please note
that:
The lithium battery may only be replaced by authorised, specially trained personnel. Incorrect
handling may lead to a risk of explosion.
The lithium battery may be replaced only with an identical battery or with a type recommended
by the manufacturer.
The lithium battery must be disposed of in accordance with local regulations concerning special
waste.
· All batteries containing pollutants are marked with one of the two symbols below (crossed-out
garbage can).
In addition, the marking is provided with the chemical symbol of the heavy metal decisive for
the classification as a pollutant.
Cd Cadmium
Hg Mercury
Pb Lead
· During installation and before operating the device, please observe the instructions on
environmental conditions in the chapter entitled "Technical data" as well as the instructions in
the chapter "Preparing the notebook for use".
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Important notes Safety
· When cleaning the device, please observe the relevant notes in the paragraph "Cleaning the
notebook".
· Keep this operating manual together with your device.
If you pass on the device to third parties, you should include this manual.
This notebook complies with the relevant safety regulations for data processing equipment. If you
have questions as to whether you can set up the notebook in the intended environment, please
contact your sales point or our Hotline/Help Desk.
Notes on installing and removing boards and modules

Only qualified technicians should repair the device. Unauthorised opening or incorrect
! repair may greatly endanger the user (electric shock, fire risk).
Boards with electrostatic sensitive devices (ESD) are identifiable by the label shown.
When you handle boards fitted with ESDs, you must, under all circumstances, observe the following
points:
· You must statically discharge yourself before working with boards (e.g. by touching a grounded
object).
· The equipment and tools you use must be free of static charges.
· Remove the power plug from the mains supply before inserting or removing boards containing
ESDs.
· Always hold boards with ESDs by their edges.
· Never touch pins or conductors on boards fitted with ESDs.
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Manufacturer’s notes Important notes
Manufacturer’s notes
Copyright-protected technology
This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of
certain U. S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and
other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorised by Macrovision
Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise
authorised by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
Energy saving
If you will not be using your notebook, switch it off.
Make use of the device's energy saving functions (see "Working with the notebook"). The notebook
uses less power when the power management features are enabled. You will then be able to work
for longer before having to recharge the battery.
Energy saving under Windows

If a monitor with energy saving features is connected to your notebook, you can use the Screen Saver
tab to activate the energy saving features of the monitor. Select the following item in the start menu:
Settings - Control Panel - Display - Display Properties - Screen Saver - Energy saving functions for the
display. You can set additional energy saving functions in the start menu by selecting the following
item: Settings - Control Panel - Energy - Extended.
There is no need for a screen saver for the LCD panel since the LCD screen is turned off
i via the energy saving functions.
Disposal and recycling

This device has been manufactured to the highest possible degree from materials which can be
recycled or disposed of in a manner that is not environmentally damaging. The device may be taken
back after use to be recycled, provided that it is returned in a condition that is the result of normal
use. Any components not reclaimed will be disposed of in an environmentally acceptable manner.
If you have any questions on disposal, please contact your local office, our Hotline/Help Desk, or:
Fujitsu Siemens Computers GmbH
Recyclingcenter
D-33106 Paderborn
Tel: +49 5251 81 80 10
Fax: +49 5251 81 80 15
CE marking
The shipped version of this device complies with the requirements of the EEC directives
89/336/EEC "Electromagnetic compatibility" and 73/23/EEC "Low voltage directive".
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Important notes Battery storage
Battery storage
If you do not use the batteries for long periods, remove them from the notebook. Never
i store the batteries in the unit.
Store the battery when it is half full or two-thirds full. The battery should be stored in a dry area at a
temperature between 0°C and +30°C. The lower the temperature at which the batteries are stored,
the lower is the rate of self-discharge.
Transporting the notebook

Please observe the points listed below when transporting your notebook.
Before you travel

· Back up important data stored on your hard disk.
· If you wish to use your notebook during a flight, first check with the flight attendants if it is
permissible to do so.
· If you are travelling abroad, ensure that the power adapter can be operated with the local
mains voltage. If this is not the case, obtain the appropriate power adapter for your notebook.
Do not use any other voltage converter!
If you travel in another country, check whether the local power supply and the
i specifications of the power cable are compatible. If this is not the case, buy a power cable
that matches the local conditions. Do not use a connection adapter for electrical devices
to connect the notebook.
If you use a modem, incompatibilities with the local telecommunications system may
result.
Transporting the notebook

· Remove all data carriers (e.g. floppy disk, CD) from the drives.
· Switch the notebook off.
· Unplug the power adapter and all external devices from the mains outlet.
· Disconnect the power adapter cable and the data cables for all external devices.
· Close the LCD screen so that it locks into place.
· If the notebook needs to be shipped, use the original packaging or other suitable packaging to
protect it from damage caused by mishandling.
· To protect against damaging jolts and bumps, use a notebook carrying case to transport your
notebook.
· Protect the notebook from severe shocks and extreme temperatures (e.g. direct sunlight in a
car).
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Cleaning the notebook Important notes
Cleaning the notebook

Ê Switch the notebook off.
Ê Pull the power plug of the network adapter out of the mains outlet.
Ê Remove the battery.
Do not clean any interior parts yourself; leave this job to a service technician.
! Do not use any cleaning agents that contain abrasives or may corrode plastic.
Ensure that no liquid enters the notebook.
Wipe the casing with a dry cloth.

If particularly dirty, use a cloth which has been moistened in mild domestic detergent and then
carefully wrung out.
To clean the keyboard and the touchpad, you can use disinfectant wipes.
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Preparing the notebook for use
! Please read the chapter "Important notes".
Before you can work with your notebook, you need to charge the battery and install and configure
the delivered software. The operating system and drivers required are preinstalled.
Upon delivery, the battery can be found in the battery compartment. You need to charge the battery
if you want to operate your notebook with a rechargeable battery.
When not plugged into a mains outlet, the notebook runs on its built-in battery. You can increase the
battery's life by enabling the system's energy saving functions.
If you use the notebook in a normal office situation, run it from the mains using the power adapter.
Please see the chapter "Connecting external devices" for instructions on how to connect devices
such as a mouse and a printer to the notebook.
Unpacking and checking the delivery

Ê Unpack all the individual parts.
Ê Check the delivery for damage incurred during transportation.
Ê Check whether the delivery agrees with the details in the inventory.
Should you discover that the delivery does not correspond to the inventory, notify your
i local sales outlet immediately.
Do not discard the original packing material of the devices. Keep it for future
transportation.
Selecting a location
Select a suitable location for the notebook before setting it up. Consider the following points when
looking for a location:
· Do not place it on a soft surface (e.g., a carpet or soft furnishings). The space between the
notebook's feet must be clear.
Place the notebook on a stable, flat, nonslippery surface. In view of the multitude of different
finishes used on furniture, it is possible that the rubber feet of the notebook will mark the
surface they stand on.
· Never place the power adapter on a heat-sensitive surface.
· The notebook and the power adapter should be at least 200 mm apart.
· Keep other objects 100 mm away from the notebook and its power adapter to ensure adequate
ventilation.
· Never cover the fan intake or exhaust openings of the notebook or the power adapter.
· Do not expose the notebook to extreme environmental conditions.
Protect the notebook from dust, humidity, and heat.
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Preparing the notebook for use Connecting the power adapter
Connecting the power 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 which
you purchased your notebook. Make sure that the power cable is approved for
use in the country in which you intend to use it.
The power adapter's AC cord should only be connected to a mains outlet if the
notebook is connected to the power adapter.
Do not use the power adapter for other notebooks or devices.
Do not use a power adapter that is not specially intended for this notebook.
Ê Connect the power adapter cable to the DC jack (DC IN) of the notebook (1).
Ê Connect the power cable into the power adapter (2).
Ê Plug the power cable into the mains supply (3).
The battery indicator of the notebook lights up. The battery will charge.
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Working with the notebook
This chapter describes the basics for operating your notebook.
Please see the chapter "Connecting external devices" for instructions on how to connect devices
such as a mouse and a printer to the notebook.
! Please take note of the information in the chapter "Important notes".
Views
In this section the various hardware components of your notebook are introduced. You can open an
overview of the displays and connections of the notebook. Please familiarise yourself with these
components before you start to work with your notebook.
Interior view
1= LCD display panel
2= Status indicator panel
3= Power button
4= Keyboard
5= Touchpad
6= Touchpad keys with touchpad scroll
button
7 = Palm rest
8 = Easy Launch keys
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Front
1 = Optical drive 4 = Opening for manual ejection

2 = Power-on indicator of optical drive 5 = Release for opening the notebook
3 = Insert/eject button of optical drive
Right side panel
1 = Right Speaker 3 = PC card slots

2 = PC card eject buttons
Left side panel
1= Kensington Lock 6 = Volume control

2= IEEE 1394 Firewire port 7 = Floppy Disk Drive
3= Floppy disk drive indicator 8 = Eject button for inserted floppy disks
4= Audio output SPDIF (Line out) 9 = Infrared interface
5= Audio input (Line in) 10 = Left Speaker
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Back panel
1= DC jack (DC IN) 6= USB ports

2= Parallel port 7= Modem port
3= Monitor port 8= LAN connector
4= S Video Out socket 9= PS/2 port (for keyboard or mouse)
5= Serial port
Under side
1 = Battery lock 4 = Optical drive

2 = Battery 5 = Optical drive lock
3 = Battery lock 6 = Memory cover
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Switching the notebook on and off

Switching the notebook on
Ê Slide the release button (see section "Front") to the right and open the LCD screen.
Ê Press the ON/OFF switch.

The power-on indicator lights up.
If you have assigned a password, you must enter this when requested to do so, in order
i to start the operating system password.
Switching the notebook off

Ê Shut down the operating system properly. In the Start menu via the Quit function.
Ê If the notebook is not switched off automatically, press the ON/OFF switch for approx. four
seconds.
Ê Close the LCD screen so that it locks into place.
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Indicators
The following icons appear in the display field of your notebook:
The meanings of the symbols are as follows:
Power-on indicator
· The indicator lights up: The notebook is on.
· The indicator flashes: The battery charge is low.
· The indicator is dark:
The notebook is switched off.
This indicator is also visible with the notebook closed.
Energy-saving mode
The indicator lights up when the notebook is in an energy-saving mode.
This indicator is also visible with the notebook closed.
Battery indicator
The indicator is on when the battery is charging. When the indicator is not
glowing, the battery is fully charged
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Indicator drive
The indicator flashes when the CD/DVD in the optical drive is being accessed.
NumLK indicator (Num Lock)

The key combination [Fn] + [Num LK] has been pressed. The numbers on the
lower left on keys in the integrated numeric keypad are enabled.
CapsLK indicator (Caps Lock)

The Ï key has been pressed. All the characters you type appear in
uppercase. In the case of overlay keys, the character printed on the upper left
of the key appears when that key is pressed.
Keyboard
The keyboard has been designed to provide all the functions of an enhanced keyboard. Some
enhanced keyboard functions are mapped with key combinations.
The following description of keys refers to Windows. Additional functions supported by the keys are
described in the relevant manuals supplied with your application programmes.
The figure below shows how to access the different characters on keys with overlaid functions. The
example applies when the CapsLK indicator is not lit.
& 7
&
& F11
7
7
Fn
7 ½
S
7 ½
& 7
7 ½
& 7 Num
Scr
7 ½
7 ½
Backspace key
The Backspace key deletes the character to the left of the cursor.
Tab key
The Tab key moves the cursor to the next tab stop.
Enter key (return)

The enter key terminates a command line. The command you have entered
is executed when you press this key.
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Caps Lock key

The Caps Lock key activates uppercase mode (CapsLK indicator lit). The
Caps Lock function causes all the characters you type to appear in
uppercase. In the case of overlay keys, the character printed on the upper
left of the key appears when that key is pressed.
To cancel the Caps Lock function, simply press the Caps Lock key again.
Shift key
The Shift key causes uppercase characters to appear. In the case of overlay
keys, the character printed on the upper left of the key appears when that key
is pressed.
Alt Gr key
Alt Gr
The [Alt Gr] key allows one to type the characters printed on the lower right of
the keycaps (e.g. { in the case of the [7] key on the German keyboard).
Fn key
Fn
The [Fn] key enables the special functions indicated on overlay keys (see
"Key combinations").
If the external keyboard does not feature an [Fn] key, you can simultaneously
press the [Ctrl] + [Alt Gr] keys or the [Ctrl] + [Alt] keys.
Cursor keys
The cursor keys move the cursor in the direction of the arrow, i.e. up, down,
left, or right.
Break Pause key

Pause The [Pause] key temporarily suspends display output. Output will resume
when you press any other key.
Start key
The Start key invokes the Windows Start menu.
Menu button
The Menu key invokes the menu for the marked item.
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Numeric keypad
& * ( ) 7 8 9 /
7 ½ 8 ¾ 9 ` 0 ´
4 5 6 x
U I O P
Ú Í Ó Ö
1 2 1 2 3 -
J K L :
_ 0 ; ¶
0 , +
M < > ?
µ , ç . /
1 = Characters enabled when NumLK indicator is not lit (see "Indicators").

2 = Characters enabled when NumLK indicator is lit (see "Indicators").
When the numeric keypad is turned on (NumLK is indicated) you can enter the symbols that are
printed on the front side of the keys.
Key combinations
The following description of key combinations refers to functions when using Microsoft Windows.
Some of the following key combinations may not function in other operating systems and with some
device drivers.
Other key combinations are described in the relevant manuals supplied with your application
programmes.
Key combinations are performed as follows:
Ê Press and hold the first key in the combination.
Ê While holding the first key down, press the other key or keys in the combination.
If the external keyboard does not feature an [Fn] key, you can simultaneously press
i the [Ctrl] + [Alt Gr] keys or the [Ctrl] + [Alt] keys.
Exception: The "Switching the loudspeakers on/off functions [Fn] + [F5]" is not supported.
Hotkey for Help

Fn + F1 Starts the online help for the application currently active.
Energy-saving mode
Fn + F2 Switches the notebook into the energy-saving mode.
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Switching between internal and external screen

Fn + F3
If an external monitor is connected, the monitor on which the output is to be
displayed can be selected with this key combination.
You can opt to use:
· just the notebook's LCD screen
· just the external monitor
· both the LCD screen and the external monitor.
Screen saver
Fn + F4 This key combination switches the LCD screen off. The next input switches the
display on again.
Switching the loudspeakers on/off
Fn + F5 This key combination switches your notebook's integrated loudspeakers off and
on.
NumLk (Num Lock)
Fn + F11 The numbers on the upper right on keys in the integrated numeric keypad are
enabled.
Scroll (Scroll Lock)

Fn + F12
The effect this key has varies from programme to programme.
Increasing screen brightness

Fn +
This key combination increases screen brightness.
Decreasing screen brightness

Fn +
This key combination decreases screen brightness.
Halting the current operation

C
Ctrl +
This key combination can be used to halt an operation instantly without
clearing the keyboard buffer.
Backtab (Shift+Tab)
+
This key combination moves the cursor back to the previous tabular
stop.
Carrying out a warm boot
Ctrl Alt Del This key combination triggers a reset and warm-boots the notebook.
First hold down the [Ctrl] and [Alt] key, and then press the [Del] key.
Under Windows 98, Windows 2000, Windows Me and Windows NT
the Task Manager appears first. Then you must press all three keys
again to re-boot.
Key combinations with the Windows keys are contained in the manual for your operating
i system.
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Easy Launch
Easy Launch keys
Your notebook is equipped with six configurable Easy Launch keys.
1 = e-Mail
Use this key to start the standard e-mail programme for your system.
2 = Internet
With this key you can start the standard internet browser for your system.
3 = P1 key
You can freely program this button.
4 = P2 key
5 = P3 key
Launch Manager
With the Launch Manager you can assign various functions to the Easy Launch keys.
Ê Start the Launch Manager under Start – Programs – Launch Manager.
Ê Click on Add to assign the desired function to the key.
Ê Click on Delete to delete a function from a key.
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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.
The touchpad enables you to move the mouse pointer on the screen. The touchpad buttons allow
the selection and execution of commands. They correspond to the buttons on a conventional
mouse.
1 = Left touchpad button

2 = Touchpad scroll button
3 = Right touchpad button
Moving the pointer

Ê Move your finger on the touchpad.
The pointer will move accordingly.
Selecting an item
Ê Move the pointer to the item you wish to select.
Ê Tap the touchpad once or press the left button once.
The item will be selected.
Executing a command
Ê Move the pointer to the field you wish to select.
Ê Tap the touchpad twice or press the left button twice.
The command will be executed.
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Dragging an object
Ê Move the pointer to the item you wish to select.
Ê Select the desired object, and leave your finger on the touchpad.
Ê Drag the object to the desired position.
Ê Lift your finger from the touchpad.
The item will be moved.
Scrolling
Ê Move the pointer onto the desired scroll bar in the active application.
Ê Press on the side of the touchpad scroll button that corresponds to the desired direction. Hold
down the side until the desired section of the application window is visible.
The desired section of the application window is visible.
An explanation of how to configure the scroll function can be found under Start –
i Settings – Control Panel – Mouse.
LCD display panel

The screen resolution of the LCD monitor of your notebook is optimally set at the factory.
Changing the LCD screen brightness

You can adjust the brightness of your LCD screen with the [Fn] key and the horizontal arrow keys.
Changing the font size

Under Start - Settings - Control Panel - Display - Settings you can choose between a larger and a
smaller font in the Font size field.
Synchronising the display on the LCD screen and an external monitor

Your notebook supports the simultaneous display on the LCD screen and an external monitor.
Pressing the key combination [Fn] + [F3] switches between LCD only, external monitor and LCD
and external monitor only. The last setting is useful if you would like high resolution and refresh rate
on an external monitor.
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Battery
The battery is one of the most important components of your notebook. When not plugged into a
mains outlet, the notebook runs on its built-in battery. You can increase the life of the battery by
caring for the battery properly. The average battery life is around 500 charge/discharge cycles.
You can extend the battery life by taking advantage of the available energy saving functions.
Only use batteries released for your notebook.

! Take care not to drop the batteries or otherwise damage their casing (fire risk).
If the rechargeable batteries are defective, they must not be used.
Do not touch the contacts of the batteries.
Never interconnect the positive and negative terminals of a battery.
Used batteries must be disposed of in accordance with local regulations (special waste).
Observe the information on battery storage in the chapter "Important notes".
Charging, caring for and maintaining the battery

The notebook battery can only be charged, when the ambient temperature is between 5 °C and
max. 40 °C.
You can charge the battery by connecting the notebook to the power adapter (see "Connecting the
power adapter").
A notebook battery will fully charge in approximately three hours in a notebook that is switched off.
A notebook battery will fully charge in approximately 4.5 hours if the notebook is switched on.
It is a good idea to discharge the battery completely before recharging it, as this will extend battery
lifetime. Work in the battery mode until an acoustic warning prompts you to recharge and the power-
on indicator in the status indicator panel begins to flash. The notebook battery should not be
charged before this point.
If you do not connect the power adapter within five minutes of the signals described above, your
notebook will automatically switch off.
If you do not use the batteries for long periods, remove them from the notebook. Never
i store the batteries in the unit. Store the battery when it is half full or two-thirds full.
Monitoring the battery charging level

Windows also has a "Battery status meter" in the taskbar for monitoring the battery capacity. When
you place the mouse pointer on the battery symbol, the system displays the battery status.
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Inserting and removing the battery

Only use batteries designed for this notebook.
! Never use force when inserting or removing a battery.
Make sure that no foreign objects enter the battery connectors.
Removing the battery

Ê Unplug the power adapter from the mains outlet.
Ê Disconnect all cables connected to the notebook.
Ê Turn the notebook over.
Ê Place the notebook on a flat surface.
Ê Unlock the battery lock by pushing the lever (1) in the direction of the arrow as far as it will go.
Ê Push the two battery locks (2) in the direction of the arrow and hold them in place.
Ê Lift the battery in the direction of the arrow (3).
Ê Pull the battery out of the battery compartment (4).
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Installing the battery
Ê Position the battery at the edge of the casing (1).

Ê Tilt and put the battery into the battery compartment (2).
Ê Push the battery lock in the direction of the arrow (3) up to the stop.
Using the power-management features

The notebook uses less power when the power management features are enabled. You will then be
able to work longer when using the battery before having to recharge it.
If you are connected to a network or use an integrated modem, PC LAN card, or PC

i modem card, we advise against enabling an energy saving mode. This could lead to an
interruption of your network connection.
When not using the notebook for long periods of time, first end the energy saving mode,
then switch off the notebook. Never switch the notebook off with the Suspend/Resume
button while the notebook is in one of the energy-saving modes.
If your notebook is in an energy-saving mode:
· Do not connect any external peripheral devices.
· Do not disconnect any external peripheral devices.
· Do not attempt to switch the notebook on if the built-in battery is flat.
· Do not change or remove the floppy disk, if inserted.
· Do not add or remove RAM.
· Do not add or remove a PC card.
The operating system uses ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface) for power
management under Windows XP. The energy saving functions can be activated under Start –
Settings – Control Panel – Power Options.
Under Windows, Hibernate is activated by default.
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PC cards
Two PC card slots enable the notebook to operate two type I/II PC cards or one type III PC card
(CardBus or PCMCIA).
Consult the documentation supplied by the PC card's manufacturer and follow the
! instructions provided.
Never use force when inserting or removing a PC card.
Make sure that foreign objects do not fall into the PC card slot.
Installing a PC card
Ê Insert the PC card, contacts first, into the

slot guide. The labelled side of the PC card
should be facing upward.
Ê Gently push the PC card into the slot until
you feel it click into place.
Consult the documentation supplied with the PC card for information on how to
i install the necessary device drivers.
For further information refer to the information files (e.g. *.TXT, *.DOC, *.WRI or
*.HLP) provided on the PC card driver diskette or the information in the operating
system manual.
You can push the PC card slot eject buttons into the notebook casing. Press the
eject buttons until they snap in.
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Removing a PC card
Use the small PC card icon located in your task bar to stop the card:
Ê Click on the PC card icon in the task bar with the right mouse button.
Ê Select PC card Properties.
Ê Select the card you wish to stop and click on Stop.
Wait for the dialogue box which tells you that it is now safe to remove the PC card.
Ê Press the eject button (1). The PC card will

project further out of the notebook's case. If
the eject buttons are pushed in flush with
the notebook casing, they must first be
snapped out. Press the eject buttons until
they snap out.
Ê Slide the PC card out (2) of the notebook.
Hard disk
The hard disk is the most important storage medium of your notebook. You can work considerably
faster and more efficiently if you copy applications and files from floppy disks or CDs to your hard
disk.
Optical drive
Your notebook is delivered with an optical drive. Depending on the model, your notebook is
equipped with a CR-ROM drive, a CD-RW drive, a DVD-ROM drive or a combo drive (CD-
RW/DVD).
This device contains a light-emitting diode, classified according to

! IEC 825-1:1993: LASER CLASS 1, and must not be opened.
Avoid touching the surface of a CD/DVD. Handle CDs/DVDs only by their
edges!
Always store CDs/DVDs in their cases. Thus you avoid dust contamination,
scratches, bending or other damage.
Protect your CDs/DVDs from dust, mechanical vibration and direct
sunlight!
Avoid storing a CD/DVD in areas subject to high temperatures or humidity.
You may use both 8-cm and 12-cm CDs/DVDs in the optical drive. When using CDs/DVDs of poor
quality vibrations and reading errors may occur.
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Inserting or removing a CD/DVD

The notebook must be switched on.
Ê Push the insert/eject button.

The drive tray will open.
Ê Pull the drive tray completely out.
Ê Place the CD/DVD in the drive tray with the
label facing upwards.
or
Ê Take out an inserted CD/DVD.
Ê Push in the drive tray until you feel it lock into place.
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.
Ê Press a pen or a piece of wire (e.g. a paper

clip) firmly into the opening.
The drive tray is unlocked. You can now pull the
drive tray out of the drive.
Floppy Disk Drive

The floppy disk drive is located on the left-hand side of your notebook.
Never clean the floppy disk drive with cleaning disks. Any attempt would destroy the
! read/write head in the disk drive within 20 seconds.
Make sure that no floppy disk is inserted in the floppy disk drive during transport.
Otherwise the eject button may break off and the floppy disk drive will be damaged.
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Working with floppy disks
i Follow the instructions supplied by the vendor of the floppy disks.
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4
1
2
3
1= Insertion direction
2= Label area
3= Write protection tab for a 1.44 Mbyte floppy disk
4= Identification of a 1.44 MB floppy disk or write protect switch on a 120 MB floppy disk
5= Eject button for inserted floppy disks
6= Disk is write-protected
7= Disk is not write-protected
To insert a diskette:
Ê Push the floppy disk into the drive in the insertion direction (1) until it engages. The label
should be facing upward.
To remove a diskette:
Ê Push the eject button (5).
Protect the floppy disk against being overwritten or erased

Ê Slide the write-protect slider into position (6). The hole is now visible.
Deactivate write protection

Ê Slide the write-protect slider into position (7). The hole is now covered.
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Audio: Setting volume

Ê Adjust the desired volume on the volume
control (see “Views“ – “Left side panel“).
Ê To turn the loudspeakers on or off, press
[Fn] and [F5].
Or
Ê To adjust the volume use the Windows volume control from the Start menu – Programs -
Accessories – Multimedia – Volume Control.
Ê To switch the loudspeakers on and off use the Windows volume control from the Start menu –
Programs – Accessories – Multimedia – Volume Control.
Integrated 56k modem

The integrated 56k modem supports all data communication applications, such as:
· Modem operation: High-speed downloads at up to 56,000 bit/s (V.90). Downward-compatible to
V.34 modems.
· Fax mode: Transmitting and receiving at up to 14,400 bit/s
· Simple country adaptation with programme
The modem complies with the EU Directive 91/263/EEC (Telecommunications terminal equipment
directive) and has been checked in agreement with the guideline TBR-21.
The modem can be operated in the following countries:
Multifrequency (MFC) dialling
Belgium, Denmark, Germany, Finland, France, Greece, Great Britain, Holland, Ireland, Iceland,
Italy, Luxembourg, Norway, Austria, Portugal, Sweden, Switzerland and Spain.
Pulse dialling:
Belgium, France, Holland and Italy.
Also in: Poland, Slovenia, South Africa and Hungary.
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Connecting notebook modem to telephone connection

Ê Connect the modem cable supplied to the
country-specific telephone adapter.
Ê Connect the modem cable to the modem
port of the notebook.
Ê Connect the modem cable to your telephone
wall socket.
If you attach your modem on a TAE-N-connector the phone respectively data cable is
i busy. The cable cannot be used for other communication devices at the same time. Pull
the modem plug out of the TAE-N-power socket after the data transfer, because also with
connected cable no other communication devices can be used.
Ethernet and LAN

The internal LAN module of your notebook supports Ethernet-LAN (10/100 Mbps).
Ê Connect the LAN cable to the notebook's

LAN connector.
Ê Connect the network cable to your LAN
network connector.
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Security functions
Your notebook enables you to protect your system and personal data in a number of ways against
unauthorised access. By combining these options, you can achieve maximum protection for your
system.
In this chapter you will learn which security functions your notebook is equipped with, which
advantages these functions offer you and how to configure and use them.
Please consider that with the security functions you do not only protect your data from unauthorised
access but that your system and data will not be accessible for yourself if the security functions are
handled improperly! Please note therefore the following hints and care for a regular data backup on
external data carriers!
Passwords must be assigned for some security functions. Please be sure to note these
! passwords, as otherwise you will no longer be able to access your system.
We recommend that you make a note of the passwords and keep them in a safe place.
If you lose both the user and the supervisor passwords, you must contact our Help Desk.
The phone numbers can be found in the "Safety and Warranty" manual. The loss of
passwords is not a warranty case and is therefore subject to charge.
Overview of all security functions

The following sections contain a brief description of the security functions that are provided with your
notebook as standard equipment.
Kensington Lock
With the Kensington MicroSaver, a sturdy steel cable, you can protect your notebook from theft. For
this reason your notebook is equipped with a device for the Kensington MicroSaver. The Kensington
MicroSaver is available as an accessory.
BIOS password protection

You can protect you personal data from unauthorised access with various passwords. By combining
these different options, you can achieve maximum protection for your system.
Preventing unauthorised BIOS Setup entry

You can activate this protection by setting a setup password in the System Security menu.
Preventing unauthorised system access

You can activate this protection by setting a Power on password in the System Security Options
menu.
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Security functions
Brief overview of the security functions

Security function Type of protection Preparation
Kensington Lock Mechanical Mount and lock Kensington

MicroSaver (accessory)
BIOS password protection Password protection for BIOS Specify at least one setup
Setup and operating system with password in the BIOS Setup and
Setup and Power-on password. activate the password
The passwords consist of a protection for the operating
maximum of eight alphanumeric system as desired.
characters.
Using Kensington Lock

With the Kensington MicroSaver, a sturdy steel cable, you can protect your notebook from theft. For
this reason your notebook is equipped with a device for the Kensington MicroSaver. The Kensington
MicroSaver is available as an accessory.
Ê Fit the Kensington MicroSaver on the device

on your notebook.
Configuring password protection in BIOS Setup

The System Security menu in BIOS Setup offers you various options for protecting your system and
personal data against unauthorised access.
Setting passwords
Setup password
The Setup password prevents unauthorised calling of BIOS Setup. Only those who know the Setup
password can call BIOS Setup.
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Security functions
Power-on password
The Power on password prevents unauthorised access to your notebook. With the Power on
password you can prevent booting of the operating system. The system can be accessed only by
those who know the Power-on password.
Passwords can be up to seven characters long. All alphanumerical characters can be

i used; no differentiation is made between upper-case and lower-case.
Passwords are not displayed as they are entered.
If you have forgotten a password, contact your system administrator or contact our
customer service centre.
Setting and changing a password

If you would like to set or change a password, then proceed as follows:
Ê Mark the Setup Password field or Power-on Password field with the cursor keys and.
Ê If the current setting is None, then press the cursor key once, otherwise twice.
The window for password entry appears:
Ê Enter the password.
i For security reasons, your entry does not appear on the screen.
Ê Complete your entry with the Enter key Ú.

The window for password confirmation appears:
Ê Enter the password again and complete your entry with the
Enter key Ú.
The system sets the corresponding password field to Present.

Ê Press the [Esc] key to return to the start window BIOS Utility.
Ê Press [Esc] again.
The following dialogue box appears:
Ê Mark Yes and press the Enter key Ú to

save the password and exit the BIOS Setup.
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Security functions
Deleting a password
Ê If you would like to delete a password, then mark the password field with the cursor keys æ
and è.
Ê Select the setting None with the cursor key .
Ê Then exit the menu System Security and save this change in the BIOS as described in the
section "Setting and changing a password".
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Connecting external devices
Under all circumstances, please observe the safety notes provided in the "Important
! notes" chapter.
Read the documentation on the external device before connecting it.
Do not connect or disconnect cables during a thunderstorm.
Do not pull on the cable when disconnecting a cable. Always take hold of the actual plug.
Adhere to the order described in the following when you connect external devices to the
notebook or separate them from the notebook:
Connecting devices to notebook

1) Turn off all power and equipment switches.
2) Remove all power plugs from the mains outlets.
3) Connect all the cables to the notebook and the external devices.
4) Plug all data communication cables into the utility sockets.
5) Plug all power cables into the mains supply.
Disconnecting devices from notebook

1) Turn off all power and equipment switches.
2) Remove all power plugs from the mains outlets.
3) Unplug all data communication cables from the utility sockets.
4) Disconnect all the cables from the notebook and the external devices.
The ports are marked with the following symbols (or with similar symbols):
LAN-port Port for power adapter

(Local Area Network, for
Network connection)
PS/2 port (for keyboard or Headphones port

mouse)
Parallel port Microphone connector
Monitor port IR Infrared port
S S Video Out socket USB port

(video output)
Serial port Modem port
Some of the external devices require special drivers (see the operating system and
i external device documentation).
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Connecting an external monitor

An external monitor can be connected to the notebook.
· Using the [Fn] + [F3] key combination you can switch back and forth between the external
monitor and the LCD screen.
· If your notebook is equipped with a TFT monitor, you can display the same picture on the
external monitor and the LCD screen simultaneously.
Ê Switch off the notebook and the external monitor.

Ê Connect the external monitor to the monitor port on your notebook.
Ê First switch on the monitor and then the notebook.
Setting the refresh rate for your external monitor

The refresh rate must be correctly set so that the image does not flicker.
Ê To change the refresh rate or resolution select the monitor type in the menu Start - Settings -
Control Panel - Display - Settings - Advanced - Monitor.
Ê Now select the Adapter tab.
Ê Adjust the refresh rate and then click Apply.
If the refresh rate set is too high, the monitor may be damaged. Please see the
! documentation included with your monitor for the maximum possible refresh rate.
Connecting an external PS/2 mouse or keyboard

You do not need to switch the notebook off.
Ê Simply connect the external keyboard or mouse to the PS/2 port on your notebook.
Using the parallel port

Ê Connect the data cable of the printer to the parallel port on the notebook.
Ê Plug the printer power cable into the mains outlet.
Ê First switch the printer on, then the notebook.
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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).
USB devices are hot-pluggable. This allows cables from USB devices to be connected
i and disconnected with the system switched on.
Additional information can be found in the documentation for the USB devices.
Ê Connect the data cable to the external device.

Ê Connect the data cable to a USB port of the notebook.
Device drivers
i The devices you connect to the USB ports usually require no driver of their own, as the
required software is already included in the operating system. However, if the USB device
requires its own software, please install it from the data carrier provided with the USB
device.
Connecting external audio devices

Headphones port
Via the headphone port you can connect either headphones or external loudspeakers to your
notebook.
Microphone connector
Via the microphone port you can connect an external microphone to your notebook.
Adjusting the volume

Ê Adjust the desired volume on the volume
control (see “Views“ – “Left side panel“).
Ê To turn the loudspeakers on or off, press
[Fn] and [F5].
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Or
Ê To adjust the volume use the Windows volume control from the Start menu – Programs -
Accessories – Multimedia – Volume Control.
Ê To switch the loudspeakers on and off use the Windows volume control from the Start menu –
Programs – Accessories – Multimedia – Volume Control.
Connecting external device to S-Video Out

You can connect an external monitor, a television set or a projector to the notebook.
· Using the [Fn] + [F3] key combination you can switch back and forth between the external
monitor and the LCD screen.
Ê Switch off the notebook and the external device.
Ê Connect the external monitor to the S-Video Out socket of your notebook.
Ê First switch on the monitor and then the notebook.
Connecting external devices to IEEE1394 (FireWire)

Peripheral devices such as digital audio/video devices or other high-speed devices can be
connected via IEEE1394 (FireWire). Your notebook is equipped with an IEEE1394 (FireWire)
connection, which operates at 400 Mbit per second, as an option.
Ê Connect the peripheral device to the IEEE1394 (FireWire) connection on the left-hand side of
your notebook.
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Establishing an infrared connection

The infrared interface (IrDA) on the left-hand side of your notebook enables wireless serial data
transfer.
Ê Set up the infrared transmitter and receiver as illustrated above.
The devices may be no more than one metre apart. The infrared interface of one
i device must be in the range of influence (horizontally approx. 30° and vertically
approx. 15°) of the infrared interface of the other device.
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In BIOS Setup you can set the system functions and the hardware configuration of the notebook.
When it is delivered, the notebook is set to factory default settings. You can change these settings
in BIOS Setup. Any changes you make take effect as soon as you save and quit the BIOS Setup.
The BIOS Setup programme contains the following menus:
System Information: for the hardware information of the notebook
Basic System Settings: for date, time
Startup Configuration: for the configuration of the system startup
Onboard Devices Configuration: for the configuration of the serial and parallel port
System Security: for setting up the security features
Load Default Settings: for restoring the default settings
Start BIOS Setup

Ê Restart the notebook (switching ON/OFF or warm boot).
Ê When the message Press <F2> to enter SETUP appears, press the key [F2].
If a password has been assigned:

i Ê Enter the password and press the Enter key.
If you have forgotten the password, contact your system administrator or contact our
customer service centre.
The BIOS Utility start window appears on the screen.
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Operating BIOS Setup

To open one of the six BIOS menus from the start window, mark the corresponding entry with the
cursor keys æ or è and press the entry key Ú.
Ê Mark the menu parameters with the cursor keys æ or è.
Ê Use the cursor keys å or ç to change the setting of the marked value.
Ê Use the [Esc] key to return to the start window.
Editable parameters are located in square brackets.

i Additional instructions on navigation within special menus are contained in the footer of
the corresponding menu.
Load Default Settings

When this menu is selected, the following dialogue box appears:
Ê If the default settings are to be restored for all BIOS parameters, then mark Yes and press the
Enter key Ú.
Ê Otherwise mark No and press the Enter key Ú.
Exiting BIOS-Setup
Ê Press the {Esc} key to return from the submenu to its superior menu.
The main window BIOS Utility appears.
Ê Press [Esc] again.
If nothing has been changed in the BIOS, then the following dialogue box appears:
Ê Mark Yes and press the Enter key Ú to exit

Do you really want to exit SETUP?
the BIOS Setup.
BIOS Setup is terminated and the device is
[Yes] [No] rebooted.
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If BIOS settings have been changed, then the following dialogue box appears:
Discard Changes:
Ê Select No.
Ê Press the Enter key Ú to exit the BIOS-Setup.
The settings which were in force when BIOS Setup was called remain effective. BIOS Setup is
terminated and the device is rebooted.
Save Changes:
Ê Select Yes.
Ê Press the Enter key Ú to exit the BIOS-Setup.
The device is rebooted and the new settings come into effect.
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Take note of the hints in the chapter "Important notes", when you connect or disconnect
! cables.
If a fault occurs, try to correct it as described. If you fail to correct the problem, proceed as follows:
Ê Make a note of the steps and the circumstances that led to the fault. Also make a note of any
error messages displayed.
Ê Contact your sales outlet or our Hotline/Help Desk.
Restoring the hard disk contents under Windows

Using the Windows Recovery CD and the Drivers & Utilities CD, you can restore the operating
system of your notebook.
During restoring the operating manual the contents of your hard disk will be overwritten. After this,
operating system, drivers and software utilities will be reinstalled. For this reason you should try to
save important data to a backup medium before you restore the hard disk contents.
Ê Insert the "Start-Disk for Windows" into the floppy disk drive and switch the notebook on.
Ê Follow the instructions on the screen.
i Detailed PC knowledge is required for manual partitioning.
Ê Insert the Windows Recovery CD into the optical drive.

Ê Start the Setup programme on the CD.
You must then reinstall all the drivers. Use the "Drivers & Utilities" CD.
The notebook's date or time is incorrect

Ê Set the time and/or date in the Basic – System – Settings menu.
If the date and time are repeatedly incorrect when you switch on the notebook, the buffer
i battery that supplies the internal clock is dead.
Connect the notebook via its power adapter to a grounded mains outlet or install a fresh
battery. The buffer battery will take approximately two days to complete its recharge. If
the problem persists, contact your sales office or our hotline/help desk.
The LCD display panel of the notebook remains blank

Monitor is switched off
Ê Press a key or enter the password
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External monitor or television set connected

Ê Set the setting Display Settings to LCD BIOS-Setup in the menu Advanced - Video Features.
The LCD display panel is difficult to read

Reflection
Ê Turn the notebook or alter the tilt of the LCD display panel.
The external monitor stays blank

If your screen remains blank this may be due to the following:
Monitor is switched off

Ê Switch the external monitor on.
Power saving has been activated (screen is blank)

Ê Press any key to continue.
Brightness is set too dark

Ê Adjust the brightness of the monitor.
Screen output is set to the notebook’s LCD screen

Ê Press the key combination [Fn] + [F3] (selecting internal/external display).
The external monitor's power cable or data cable is not connected properly
Ê Switch off the external monitor and the notebook.
Ê Check whether the power cable is plugged properly into the power adapter and into the mains
outlet.
Ê Check whether the data cable is properly connected to the notebook and the external monitor
(if it is plugged in with a connector).
Ê Switch on the external monitor and the notebook.
The external monitor is blank or the image is unstable (under

Windows)
The wrong external monitor has been selected or the wrong screen resolution has been set for the
application programme.
Ê Terminate the application programme under Windows with [Alt] + [F4]. If the fault continues to
occur after ending the programme, switch over to the notebook's internal LCD screen with [Fn]
+ [F3]. Change the following setting:
Ê Select the correct monitor or set the correct screen resolution.
- Setting the screen resolution: Select Start – Settings – Control Panel – Display - Settings and
then the screen resolution you require in the Resolution field.
- Selecting the monitor: Select the correct monitor under Start – Settings – Control Panel -
Display – Settings – Advanced Properties – Monitor – Modify.
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The notebook cannot be started

The battery is not installed correctly
Ê Check whether the battery is installed correctly in its compartment.
Ê Switch the notebook on.
The battery is dead

Ê Charge the battery.
Or
Ê Install a charged battery.
Or
Ê Connect the power adapter to the notebook.
The power adapter is not connected correctly

Ê Check whether the power adapter is connected correctly to the notebook.
Ê Check whether the power cable is plugged properly into the power adapter and into the mains
outlet.
The notebook is prevented from booting by a disk in the floppy disk drive.
Ê Check whether this floppy disk is a system disk. Remove the floppy disk.
Operating system files may be damaged or missing.

Ê Boot the notebook with a system floppy disk, via the floppy disk drive.
The notebook stops working

The notebook is in Standby or Suspend mode
Ê Reactivate the notebook by pressing a key (Standby mode) or by switching it back on
(Suspend mode).
An application programme has caused the malfunction

Ê Close the application programme or restart the notebook by switching it on/off or with a warm
boot.
The battery is dead

Or
Ê Install a charged battery.
Or
Ê Connect the power adapter to the notebook.
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The mouse does not work

Mouse driver not loaded
Ê Check whether the correct mouse driver is properly installed and is present before the
application programme is started.
Detailed information can be found in the User Guides for the mouse, the application
programme or the operating system.
Mouse is not connected

Ê Check whether the mouse cable is correctly connected to the notebook.
If you use an adapter or extension lead with the mouse cable, check the connections.
The floppy disk cannot be written

Ê Check whether the disk is OK and is not write-protected.
The printer does not print

Ê Make sure that the printer is switched on and is on-line (see the manuals supplied with the
printer).
Ê Check that the cable connecting the notebook and the printer is connected properly.
Ê Check that the correct printer driver is installed.
Ê Check in the BIOS Setup whether the Onboard Devices Configuration field is set correctly for the
port you are using.
The respective entry in the fields of Serial Port or Parallel Port must match the setting in the
application programme under Windows 9x.
Acoustic warnings
A beep sounds every few seconds
The battery is almost flat.
System configuration contains invalid data

Ê Enter the BIOS Setup programme by pressing [F2].
Ê Select the default values under Load Default Settings.
Ê Mark Yes in the "Do you want to load default settings?" dialogue box.
Ê Press the Enter key.
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If the error message appears repeatedly, please contact the place of purchase or our
Hotline/Help Desk.
Error messages on the screen

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 manuals.
CMOS Battery Bad

If the error message occurs repeatedly, then the buffer battery in the notebook is flat.
Ê Connect the notebook via its power adapter to the mains outlet. The buffer battery will take
approximately two days to complete its recharge.
Hotline/Help Desk.
System CMOS checksum bad – Default configuration used

The system configuration information is incorrect.
Ê Select the Exit menu in the BIOS Setup.
Ê Select the Default Setup entry and click on OK.
Hotline/Help Desk.
Insert system diskette and press Enter key to reboot

The operating system cannot be loaded or the hard disk contains no operating system or is not
formatted.
Ê Insert a system disk.
Invalid system disk - Replace the disk, and then press any key
The inserted disk is not a system disk or the inserted system disk is defective.
Ê Insert another system disk.
If you wish to boot from floppy disk:
Ê Insert a system disk.
If the operating system cannot be loaded from floppy disk:
Ê Remove the floppy disk from the drive.
Diskette drive A error

Ê Start the BIOS Setup and make sure that the parameter for floppy disk drive A has been set to
the format 1.44 Mbyte, 3 1/2 inch.
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Extended memory failed at offset: xxxx Failing Bits: zzzz zzzz

When testing the extended memory an error has resulted at the address xxxx.
Ê Check whether the additional memory module has been inserted correctly.
Hotline/Help Desk.
Failure Fixed Disk n

The settings of the hard disk drive are incorrect.
Ê Start the BIOS Setup (IDE Adapter 0 Master submenu) and select the correct settings.
Fixed Disk address conflict Diskette Drive address conflict

There is an I/O address conflict.
Ê Start the BIOS Setup and check the corresponding settings.
Incorrect Drive A type - run SETUP

Ê Start the BIOS Setup and make sure that the parameter for floppy disk drive A has been set to
the format 1.44 Mbyte, 3 ½ inch.
Keyboard controller error

Ê Switch the notebook off with the ON/OFF switch.
Ê Wait 3 - 5 seconds and switch on the notebook again.
Hotline/Help Desk.
Keyboard error
If you use an external keyboard:
Ê Check the connection and reboot the notebook.
Hotline/Help Desk.
nn Stuck key
Ê Make sure that no key is pressed.
Hotline/Help Desk.
Operating system not found

Ê Check in the BIOS Setup whether your hard disk has been set correctly.
Ê Make sure that the operating system is installed on the corresponding drive.
Not enough Save-to-Disk partition or file exists on Fixed Disk - Save-to-Disk feature is
disabled.
The Save to Disk mode is not available to you, as no memory space has been assigned to this mode.
Use the PHDISK utility to assign the memory space required for this mode.
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Press <F1> to resume, <F2> to SETUP.

This error message appears if an error occurs during the self-test before starting the operating
system.
Ê Press the [F1] function key to start the operating system.
Previous boot incomplete - Default configuration used

Due to an error during the previous system boot, default values were used for certain settings.
Check the BIOS Setup and the settings.
Ê Press the [F1] function key when prompted to do so.
Real Time clock error

nnnnK Shadow RAM failed at offset: xxxx Failing Bits: zzzz

System battery is dead - Replace and run SETUP

System cache error - Cache disabled

nnnnK System RAM failed at offset: xxxx Failing Bits: zzzz

Hotline/Help Desk.
System timer error

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Memory expansion
Your notebook is equipped with a 128MB, 256MB or 512MB memory module. The notebook will not
start without a memory module, as no fixed main memory is installed.
The notebook must be switched off when installing/removing the memory modules, it
! must not be in Suspend mode.
Use only memory expansions which have been released for your notebook (128, 256,
and 512 Mbyte modules, PC 266 DDR SO DIMM, 144 pin JEDEC).
Never use force when installing or removing memory modules.
Make sure that foreign objects do not fall into the memory module compartment.
Installing memory modules

Ê Unplug the power adapter from the mains outlet.
Ê Disconnect all cables connected to the notebook.
Ê Turn the notebook over.
Ê Place the notebook on a flat surface.
Ê Remove the battery (see "Inserting and removing the battery").
Removing cover
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Memory expansion
Ê Remove the screw (1).

Ê Fold open the cover in the direction of the arrow (2).
Ê Pull off the cover.
Installing a memory module
Ê Insert the memory module, contacts first, into the slot (1).
Ê Carefully push the memory module downwards until you feel it latch into place (2).
Testing memory module after the installation

Ê Switch the notebook on and check whether the changed memory size is detected.
i Windows XP will automatically change the memory space assignment.
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Technical data
Notebook
Processor: Intel Pentium 4 as from 1.4 MHz
Main memory: Maximum of 1 Gbyte PC 266 DDR So DIMM

2 slots for 128, 256, 512 Mbyte modules
144 pin JEDEC
Disk drives: Floppy disk drive
Hard disk drive
Optical drive
Electrical data
Regulations complied with: CE, EN60950, Energy Star, SITO
Maximum power draw: approx. 90 W
(notebook on with battery charging)
LCD display panel

Display diagonal: 14.1" XGA TFT
15" XGA TFT
15" SXGA+TFT
Graphics
Chip: ATI M6P
Video memory: 16 MB / 32 MB
Supported resolutions on external monitor:
Colour depth: 1024x768
24 bit
Audio
Sound: 20-bit stereo audio (AC’97)
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Technical data Notebook
Input devices
Keyboard: 84/85 keys
Touchpad: 3 keys
Slots
PC Card slots (CardBus/PCMCIA): PCMCIA 2 x Type I or II or 1 x Type III
Ports
PS/2 port: 6-pin mini DIN female connector
Parallel port: 25-pin female connector, bi-directional, ECP
capable
Monitor port: 15-pin female connector
Serial port: 9-pin male connector, RS232C
Microphone jack: connector, mono
SpDIF headphone/loudspeaker connector: connector, stereo
Video port: 7-pin mini DIN female connector
USB port (Universal Serial Bus): twice
Infrared interface: IrDA 1.1 (Max 4M)
LAN connector: Female connector, RJ-45
Modem port: Female connector, RJ-11
IEEE1394 connection: S400, 4-pin
Kensington Lock
Environmental conditions
Environment class 7K1 DIN IEC 721
Environment class 7M2 DIN IEC 721
Temperature:
Operating (7K1) 5 °C .... 35 °C
Transport (2K2) -15 °C .... 60 °C
Dimensions
Width/depth/height: 326 mm, 275 mm, 40/45 mm
Weight (depending on configuration): approx. 3.6 kg
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Battery Technical data
Battery
Charging time (when not in operation): approx. 3 to 4.5 hours
Power adapter
Primary
· Rated voltage: 100 V to 240 V (automatic)
· Frequency: 50 Hz to 60 Hz (automatic)
Max. rated current: 1.5 A
Secondary
· Rated voltage: 19 V 20 V
· Max. rated current: 4.74 A / 4.5 A
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Index
5 C
56k modem 30 CD/DVD
inserting 28
A removing 28
Acoustic warnings 50 CD-ROM
Alt Gr key 17 CD-ROM drive 12, 27
Audio device CD-ROM drive, manually opening 28
connecting 39 indicator 12
external 40 insert/eject button 12
Audio input 12 opening the CD tray by hand 12
Audio output 12 CD-RW drive 27
Audio port 40 CE marking 5
Changing font size 22
Cleaner diskette 28
B Cleaning 7
Battery 13, 23 siehe Akku Combo drive 27
battery indicator 15 Configuration, BIOS Setup 43
capacity 6 Connection, IEEE1394 (FireWire) 12, 40
charge level 23, 25 Contents of delivery 9
charging 23 Copyright-protected technology 5
important notes 23 Ctrl+Alt+Del 19
installing 25 Ctrl+C 19
lifetime 23
lock 13
removing 24 D
self-discharge 6 Data transfer, infrared connection 41
servicing 23 Date, not correct 47
storing 6 Date/Time incorrect 47
Battery charge metre 23 DC IN jack 13
Beep, error message 50 Default settings 44
BIOS Setup 43 Device
calling 43 connecting 37
changes external 37
reject 45 Disposal 5
saving changes 45 Drive
default settings 44 CD-ROM drive 12
exiting 44 floppy disk drive 12
Load Default Settings 44 indicator 16
operating 44 optical drive 12, 13
password Driver CD 47
changing 35 Drivers & Utilities 47
delete 36 DVD-ROM drive 27
setting 34, 35 DVD-ROM drive, manually opening 28
security functions 34
settings 43 E
starting 43 Easy Launch
unauthorised calling 33 keys 11, 20
Board 4 Launch Manager 20
Buffer battery, load 47 Eject button, PC card 26
Electromagnetic compatibility 5
Emergency removal, CD/DVD 28
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Energy Indicator 11, 15

energy saving 5 battery 15
energy saving functions 5, 25 Caps Lock 16
power consumption 25 CD-ROM 12
power management, indicator 15 drive 16
Enter key 16 floppy disk drive 12
Error message Num Lock 16
acoustic 50 power management 15
on the screen 51 power-on indicator 15
Error, correction 47 Infrared connection 41
ESD 4 Infrared interface 12
Ethernet LAN 31 Infrared-port 37
External loudspeaker, connecting 39
K
F Kensington Lock 12, 33, 34
FireWire (IEEE1394) 40 Kensington MicroSaver 33
Floppy disk Key
cannot write 50 Alt Gr 17
inserting 29 Backspace 16
removing 29 Caps Lock 17
working with 29 cursor control keys 17
write-protection 29 Cursor key 17
Floppy disk drive 12, 28 Easy Launch 11, 20
cleaning 28 Enter 16
indicator 12 Fn 17
transportation 28 Fn key 17
Fn+<- 19 Fn+F11 19
Fn+-> 19 Fn+F12 19
Fn+F1 18 Fn+F4 19
Fn+F2 18 menu 17
Fn+F3 19 numeric keypad 18
Fn+F5 19 Pause 17
Front, view 12 Return 16
Shift 17
G Shift+Tab 19
Guarantee coupon booklet 9 Start 17
Tab 16
Tab key 16
H Key combination 18
Hard disk 27 Ctrl+Alt+Del 19
Hard disk, restoring the operating Ctrl+C 19
system 47 Fn+<- 19
Hardware, configuring 43 Fn+-> 19
Headphone port 37 Fn+F1 18
Headphones, connecting 39 Fn+F11 19
High-speed devices Fn+F12 19
connecting 40 Fn+F2 18
external 40 Fn+F3 19
Fn+F4 19
I Fn+F5 19
IEEE1394 (FireWire) 40 Shift+Tab 19
IEEE1394 (FireWire), connection 12
Important notes 3
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Keyboard 11, 16 Monitor, external 48

cleaning 7 connecting 38, 40
connecting 38 drifting display 48
external 38 monitor port 13, 37, 40
PS/2 keyboard 38 no screen display 48
PS/2 port 13 refresh rate 38
Keyboard port 38 remains blank 48
S Video Out socket 13
L synchronise display 22
LAN Mouse
Ethernet LAN 31 connecting 38
LAN port 13, 37 does not work 50
LCD screen 11 external 38
brightness, adjusting the brightness 22 PS/2 mouse 38
cleaning 7 PS/2 port 13
is difficult to read 48 Mouse port 38
opening 14
reflected glare 48 N
remains blank 47 Notational conventions 2
setting the font size 22 Notebook
settings 22 before you travel 6
synchronising the display 22 cleaning 7
LCD screen is blank 47 disconnecting devices 37
LCD-display 15 not starting 49
Left-hand side, view 12 operating 11
Lifetime, battery 23 placing in service 9
Load Default Settings 44 setting up 9
Location, selecting the 9 stops working 49
Loudspeaker 12 switching off 14
switching on 14
M transporting 6
Manual removal, CD/DVD 28 Notes 3
Memory configuration battery 23
siehe Speichererweiterung boards 4
Memory expansion CE marking 5
installing 55, 56 cleaning 7
removing the cover 55 disposal 5
testing 56 energy saving 5
Memory module 55 manufacturer 5
compartment 13 safety 3
installing 55, 56 transporting 6
removing the cover 55 Num Lock, indicator 16
testing 56 Numeric keypad 16, 18
Memory, expansion 55
Menu key 17 O
Microphone jack 37 Open notebook, view 11
Microphone, connecting 39 Operating, notebook 11
Mobile operation 6 Operation, preparing for 10
Modem 30 Optical drive 12, 13, 27
Modem port 13, 37 Overview, notebook 1
Modem, connecting 31
Monitor
error message 51
Monitor port 38 siehe Bildschirmanschluss
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P R
Packing material 9 Rear, view 13
Palm rest 11 Recovery CD 47
Parallel port 13, 37, 38 Recycling 5
Password 33 Release for opening 12
Password, BIOS Setup Restoring, operating system 47
delete 36 Right-hand side, view 12
setting 34, 35
Pause key 17 S
PC card 26 siehe PC-Card S Video Out socket 13, 40
eject button, push into 26 Safety 3
Eject buttons 12 Security
installing 26 calling BIOS Setup 33
removing 27 functions in BIOS Setup 34
slots 12 Power-on password 35
Pointer, no mouse pointer 50 setup password 34
Port 11 unauthorised system access 33
audio devices 39, 40 Security function, Kensington Lock 34
external devices 37 Security functions 33
external loudspeaker 39 Security functions, Survey 34
external monitor 40 Self-discharge 6
headphones 39 Serial port 13, 37
high-speed devices 40 Setup siehe BIOS-Setup
infrared 12 Setup password, setting 34
microphone 39 Shift key 17
monitor 38 Signs and symbols 2
parallel 13 Standby mode, terminating 49
printer 38 Start disk for Windows ME 47
projector 40 Start key 17
PS/2 device 38 Status indicator panel 11, 15
S Video Out socket 40 Storage, battery 6
serial 13 Summer time 47
TV device 40 Survey, security functions 34
USB port 39 Suspend mode, terminating 49
video devices 40 Symbols, status indicator panel 15
Power adapter Synchronisation, screen display 22
connecting 10 System configuration 43
setting up 9 System settings, BIOS Setup 43
Power switch 11, 14
Power, saving 5
Power-on indicator 15 T
Power-on password, setting 35 Television set
Preparing for use 9 external 40
Printer S Video Out socket 13
connecting 38 Time, daylight savings 47
does not print 50 Time, not correct 47
Projector Tips 47
connecting 40 Touchpad 11, 21
external 40 buttons 21
S Video Out socket 13 cleaning 7
PS/2 port 13, 37, 38 dragging items 22
executing commands 21
moving the pointer 21
scroll 22
selecting items 21
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Transport 6 Video output 37

Transport, damages 9 View
Travel, notebook 6 front 12
Troubleshooting 47 left-hand side 12
TV out socket 37 open notebook 11
TV see television set rear 13
TV set, connecting 40 right-hand side 12
underside 13
U Volume
Underside, view 13 adjustment 30, 39
USB port 13, 37, 39 control 12
V W
Video devices Warm boot 19
connecting 40 Wireless data transfer 41
external 40 Write protection, floppy disk 29
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D Series Preparing the notebook

Working with the

Settings in BIOS Setup

Troubleshooting and tips

April 2002 edition

Audio: Setting volume ..................................................................................................................... 30

Further information about your AMILO can be found:

Indicates information which is important for your health or for preventing

Indicates important information which is required to use the system

This font indicates screen outputs.

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

Notes on installing and removing boards and modules

Energy saving under Windows

Disposal and recycling

Transporting the notebook

Before you travel

Transporting the notebook

Cleaning the notebook

Wipe the casing with a dry cloth.

Unpacking and checking the delivery

Connecting the power adapter

! Please take note of the information in the chapter "Important notes".

1 = Optical drive 4 = Opening for manual ejection

Right side panel

1 = Right Speaker 3 = PC card slots

Left side panel

1= Kensington Lock 6 = Volume control

1= DC jack (DC IN) 6= USB ports

1 = Battery lock 4 = Optical drive

Switching the notebook on and off

Ê Press the ON/OFF switch.

Switching the notebook off

The meanings of the symbols are as follows:

NumLK indicator (Num Lock)

CapsLK indicator (Caps Lock)

Enter key (return)

Caps Lock key

Break Pause key

1 = Characters enabled when NumLK indicator is not lit (see "Indicators").

Hotkey for Help

Switching between internal and external screen

Scroll (Scroll Lock)

Increasing screen brightness

Decreasing screen brightness

Halting the current operation

Touchpad and touchpad buttons

1 = Left touchpad button

Moving the pointer

LCD display panel

Changing the LCD screen brightness

Changing the font size

Synchronising the display on the LCD screen and an external monitor

Only use batteries released for your notebook.

Charging, caring for and maintaining the battery

Monitoring the battery charging level

Inserting and removing the battery

Removing the battery

Installing the battery

Ê Position the battery at the edge of the casing (1).

Using the power-management features