Fujitsu AH512 manual

System Operating Manual LIFEBOOK A512 LIFEBOOK AH512[...]

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Published by Fujitsu T ec hnology Solutions GmbH Mies-van-der-R ohe-Straße 8 (Mies-van- der-Rohe Street No. 8) 80807 Munich, G ermany Contact h ttp://www.fujitsu.com/f ts/ Copyrigh t © Fujitsu T e chnology S olutions Gm bH 2012. All rights reserved. Publication Date 07/2012 Order No.: A26391 -K337-Z320-1- 7619, edition 1[...]

LIFEBOOK A512 LIFEBOOK AH512 Operating Manual Innovative t echnology 7 Ports and controls 9 Important notes 12 First-ti me setup of your device 15 Working wi th the notebook 18 Security functions 41 Connecting external dev ices 45 Removing and install ing components during servici ng 49 Settings in BIOS Setup Utility 57 T roubleshooting and tips 59[...]

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Innovative techn ology Innovative technology ... and ergonomic design make your device a reliable and convenient companion. The device boots very quickly , is ready for immediate use and offers a particularly long operating time because of its high capacity battery . With the user-friendly "BIOS Se tup Utility" y ou can control your noteb[...]

Innovative technolo gy Notational conventions Pay particular attention to text marked with this symbol. Failure to observe these warnings could pose a risk to health, damage the device or lead to loss of data. The warranty will be invalidated if the device becomes defective through failure to observe these warnings. Indicates important informa tion[...]

Ports and controls Ports and controls This chapter presents the individual hardware componen ts of your device. It gives an overview of the indicators and connections of th e device. Please familiarise yourself with these components before you start to work with the device. Front 23 1 5 4 6 8 9 10 11 7 5 1 = WebCam 2 = WebCam status indicator 3 = M[...]

Ports and controls Left panel 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 = VGA m onitor port 2 = LAN port 3 = HDMI port 4 = ExpressCard s lot 5 = USB port 6 = USB port with charging function Right-ha nd side 1 2 4 3 5 1 = USB port 2 = Kensington Lock 3= O p t i c a ld r i v e 4= E j e c t b u tton for optical drive 5 = DC input connector (DC IN) 10 Fujit su[...]

Ports and controls Undersi de 1 2 4 3 5 1 = Memory service compartment 2 = Hard disk service compartment 3 = Ba ttery releas e 4 = Battery compartment 5 = Battery release Fujit su 11[...]

Important n otes Important notes Impor tantnotes Notes This chapter contains essential safety information which m ust be followed when working with your notebook. Other notes also provide useful information which will help you with your notebook. Safety notes Safetynotes Notes Please follow the safety notes provided in the "Safety/Regulations&[...]

Important notes Energy saving Notes Energy Energysavin g Switch the notebook off when it is not in use. Switch off external, connected devices if you are not using them. If you use the energy saving functions, the notebook uses less energy . Y ou will then be able to work for longer before having to recharge the battery . Energy ef fi ciency is in[...]

Important n otes Notebook: transporting Protect the notebook from severe shocks and extreme temperatures (e.g. direct sunlight in a car). ► If your device has an optical drive, remove all data media (e.g. CD, DVD) from the drives. Transportation Notebook ► Switch the notebook off. ► Unplug the mains adapter and all external devices from the p[...]

First-time setup of your device First-time setup of your devic e First- timese tup Gettingstarted Please read the chapter "Import ant note s", Page 12 . If your device is equipped with a Windows operating system, the necessary hardware drivers and supplied software are already pre-installed. B e f o r ey o us w i t c ho nt h ed e v i c ef[...]

First-time setup of your device Selecting a location Selectingalocation Device Mainsadapter Select a suitable location for the device before setting it up. Follow the instructions below when doing so: • Never place the device or the mains adapter on a heat-sensitive surface. The surface could be damaged as a result. • Never place the device on [...]

First-time setup of your device Switching on the device for the fi rst time Switchingonforthe fi rstt ime When you switch on the device for the fi rst time, the supplied software is installed and con fi gured. Because this procedure must not b e interrupted, you should set aside enough time for it to be fully completed and connect the device to[...]

Working with the noteboo k W orking with the notebook Notebook,operat ion Notebook This chapter describes the basics for opera ting your notebook. Please read the c hapter entitled " Connec ting ext ernal devi ces", Pag e 45 for instructions on how to connect devices such as a mouse and a printer to the notebook. Please refer to the notes[...]

Working with the note book Status indicators Description Wireless components indicato r • The indicator is lit: The wireless components are switched on. • The indicator is not lit: The wireless components are switched off. Power-on indicator/Stand by Standbyindicator Powerindicator • The indicator is lit: The noteboo k is switched on. • The[...]

Working with the noteboo k Switching on the notebook ► Open the LCD screen. Switchingon ► Press the ON/OFF switch for about one second to switch the notebook on.  The power-on indicator is lit. Notebook: switching off Back up your data and close all applications before you switch off your device. Otherw ise data might be lost. ► Shut down [...]

Working with the note book Keyboard Keyboard Numerickeypad Numerickeypad Buttons The keyboard of your notebook is subject to continuous wear through normal use. The key markings are especially prone to wear . The key markings are liable to wear away over the life of the notebook. The keyboard has been desig ned to provide all the functions of an en[...]

Working with the noteboo k Key Description Backspace key The Backspace key deletes th e character to the left of the cursor . Backspace Backspace T ab key The T ab key moves the cursor to the next tab stop. Tabke y Enter key (return) The Enter key terminates a command l ine. The command you have entered is executed when you pres s this key . Enterk[...]

Working with the note book Separate number block Numerickeypad Separatenumeric keypad NumLock The keyboard of your notebook has a separate number block on the far right. Key combinations Keycombinations The following description of key combinations applies to Windows operating systems. Some of the following key combinations may not function in othe[...]

Working with the noteboo k Combination Descripti on Decrease screen brightn ess This key combination decreas es the brightness of the screen. Fn+F6 LCDscreen Screenbrightness Increase screen brightness This key combination increases the brightness of the screen. Fn+F7 Screenbri ghtness Decrea se volume This key combination red uces the volume of th[...]

Working with the note book Key combinations using the Windows keys are detailed in the manual for your oper ating system. Country and keyboard setting s If you want to change the coun try and keyboard settings, proceed as follows: ► Enter the settings by clic king Start – (Settings) – Contr ol P anel – T ime, Regional and Language Options .[...]

Working with the noteboo k Selecting an item ► Move the pointer to the item you wish to select. Touchpad ► T ap the touchpad once or press the left b utton once.  The item is selected. Executing commands ► Move the pointer to the fi el d you wish to select. Touchpad ► T ap the touchpad tw ice or press the left button twice.  The comm[...]

Working with the note book LCD screen LCDscreen Notes High-quality TFT displays are installed in notebooks from Fujitsu T echnology Solutions GmbH. For technical reasons, TFT monitors are manufactured for a speci fi c resolution. An optimal, clear picture can only be ensured with the correct resolution intended for the relevant TFT monitor . A mon[...]

Working with the noteboo k Web c a m Webcam Depending on the software used, you can use your Webcam to take pictures, record video clips or take part in web chats. The WebCam has its own status indicator. The indicator lights up when the WebCam is sw itched on. • The picture quality depends on the lighting conditions and t he software being used.[...]

Working with the note book Charging, caring for and m aintaining the battery Battery Battery The notebook battery can only be charged, wh en the ambient temperature is between 5°C and max. 35°C . Y ou can charge the battery b y connecting the noteboo k to the mains adapter (see " Mains a dapter connect ing", Pag e 16 ). If the battery i[...]

Working with the noteboo k Removing the batter y ► Prepare for removal, see chapter "Pr eparing t o remove co mpon ents", Pag e 50 . 3 2 1 1 ► Slide the release button in the direction of the arrow (1) and hold it in place. ► Slide the releas e button in direction of the arrow (2). ► Remove th e battery from the battery comp artme[...]

Working with the note book Inserting battery 1 2 1 ► Position the battery at the e dge. ► Insert the battery into the battery compa rtment until it engages positively (1). ► Slide the release button in the direction of the arrow ( 2). ► Complet e the remov al, see chapt er " Finish ing com ponent re mova l", Page 5 6 . Optical dri[...]

Working with the noteboo k CD/DVD indicator CD/DVDindicator The CD/DVD indicator fl ashes when a data carrier is inserted. The indicator goes out when the drive is ready for reading. The indicator lights up when the drive is being accessed. Y ou may only remove the data carrier when the indicator is unlit. If the CD/DVD indicator does not go out a[...]

Working with the note book Manual removal (emergency removal) CD/DVD: Manualremovalofdatacarrier Emergencyrem ovalo fdata carrier In the event of a power failure or damag e to the drive, you can remove the data carrier manually . 1 2 ► Switch your notebook off. ► Push a pen or a piece of wire (such as a paperclip) fi rmly into the opening (1).[...]

Working with the noteboo k Using the power-management features Power Power Battery The notebook uses less power when the available power-management features are used. Y ou will then be able to work l onger when using the battery before having to recharge it. Power ef fi ciency is increased and environmental pollution reduced. By choosing the best [...]

Working with the note book Memory cards Slot Y our notebook is equipped with an integrated memory card reader . Observe the manufacturer ’s instructions when handling the memory cards. Memorycard Supported formats Y our notebook supports the following formats: • SDHC •S D X C Inserting the memory card ► Carefully slide the memory card into [...]

Working with the noteboo k Removing the memory card Memorycard In order to protect your data, always follow the correct procedure for removing the card outlined below . Y ou can stop the memory card via the corresponding icon in the task bar: ► Left-click on the icon. ► Select the card you want to stop and remove. ► Press the Enter key .  [...]

Working with the note book ExpressCards Slot ExpressCard An ExpressCard slot enables operation of an ExpressCard/34 or ExpressC ard/54. Consult the documentation supplied b y the ExpressCard’s manufacturer and follow the instructions provided. Never use force when installing or removing an ExpressCa rd. Make sure that no foreign objects enter the[...]

Working with the noteboo k Removing the card Always remove the card according to the rules described bel ow , to ensure that none of your data is lost. Y ou can stop the ExpressCard using the corresponding symbol in the task bar: ► Click on the symbol for safe removal of hardware with the left mouse button . ► Select the ExpressCard you want to[...]

Working with the note book Wireless LAN/Bluetooth radio components The installation of radio components not approved by Fujitsu T echnology Solutions will invalidate the certi fi cations issued for this device. Switching the wireless components on and off ► Press the key combination Fn + F5 to start the W ir elessSelector . Wirele ssLAN Wirele s[...]

Working with the noteboo k Ethernet and LAN EthernetLAN The internal network module of your notebook supports Ethernet LAN. Y ou can use it to establish a connection to a local netw ork (LAN = Local Area Network). 2 1 ► Connect the network cable to the LAN port of the notebook (1). ► Connect the network cable to your network connection (2). Y o[...]

Security functio ns Security functions Securityfunctions Y our notebook has several security features that you can use to secure your system from unauthorised access. This chapter explains how to use each function, and what the bene fi ts are. Please remember that in some cases, for example, forgetting your password, you may be locked out and unab[...]

Security functio ns Con fi guring password prot ection in BIOS Setup Utility Before using the various options for password protection in the BIOS Set up utility to increase data security , please observe the following: Make a note of the passwords and keep them in a safe place. If you forget your supervisor password you will not be able to access [...]

Security functio ns Changing the supervisor or user password Y ou can only change the supervisor password when you have logged into the BIOS Setup Utility with the supervisor password. Password Supervis orpassword Userpassword ► Call the BIOS Setup Utility and go to th e Security menu. ► When changing the password, proceed exactly as for passwo[...]

Security functio ns Password protection for the hard disk Passwordprotect ion: The had disk password prevents unaut horised access to the hard disk d rives and is checked internally each time the system is booted. The condition for this is that you have assigned at least the supervisor password. Activating har d disk protection ► Call u p the BIO[...]

Connecting extern al devices Connecting external devices Always refer to the safety information provided in "Impo rtant not es", Pa ge 12 before connecting or disconnecting any devices to or from your note book. Always read the documentation supplied with the device you wish to connect. Never connect or disconnect cables during a thunders[...]

Connecting extern al devices Connecting an external moni tor Y ou can connect an external monitor to th e analogue VGA monitor connection of the notebook. Screen output is limited t o a maximum of two screens at any one time (see " Key com binatio ns", Pag e 23 , section "T oggle output screen"). Monitor VGAcon nection socket Sc[...]

Connecting extern al devices Connecting USB devices USBports On the USB ports, y ou can connect external devices that also have a USB port (e.g. a DVD drive, a printer , a scanner or a modem). USB devices are hot-pluggable. This means you can connect and disconnect devices while your operating system is running. USB 1.x has a maximum data transfer [...]

Connecting extern al devices Connecting external audio devices Microphone port/Line In Audiodevices, connecting Audioports Microphone,connecting The microphone port/Line In allows you to connect an external microphone, a MiniDisc player , MP3 playe r , CD player or a tape deck to y our notebook. ► Connect the audio cable to the external device. ?[...]

Removing and inst alling compone nts during servicing Removing and installing compo nents during servicing Only quali fi ed technicians should repair your notebook. Unauthorised opening or incorrect repair may greatly endanger the user (electric shock, fi re risk) and will invalidate your warranty . Components Serv icing After consulting the Hotl[...]

Removing and installing c omponents during servi cing Preparing to remove components If you are going to re move or change system c omponents, prepare for the removal as fo llows: Please observe the safety information in chapter "Imp ortant not es", Pa ge 12 . Remove the power plug from the mains outlet ! ► Switch the device off. The de[...]

Removing and inst alling compone nts during servicing Removing the cover 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 ► Remove the screws (1). ► Lift the cover off the notebook (2). Removing memory modules 3 2 1 1 ► Carefully push the two mounting clips outwards (1). Memorye xpansion Memorym odule  The memory module snap s upwards (2). ► Pull the memory module out of [...]

Removing and installing c omponents during servi cing Installing a memory module 2 a 1 ► Insert the memory modu le with the contacts and the recess (a) facing the slot (1). Memoryexpansion Memorymodu le ► Carefully push the memory module downwards until you feel it click into place (2). Securing the cover 2 2 2 2 2 2 1 ► Place the cover into [...]

Removing and inst alling compone nts during servicing Removing and installi ng the har dd i s k Removing a cover ► Remove the battery (see C hapter "Rem oving the batt ery", Pag e 30 ). 2 1 1 ► Remove the screws (1). Keep the screws in a safe place . If you are removing mo re than one component at the same time, store the screws for t[...]

Removing and installing c omponents during servi cing Removing a hard disk 1 2 ► Use the pulling aid to pull the hard disk in the direction of the arrow (1) until the contacts disengage. ► Remove the hard disk from the hard d isk compartment (2). 54 Fujit su[...]

Removing and inst alling compone nts during servicing Installing a hard disk If you are installing more than one component at the same time, keep the screws for the individual components separately from each other and make sure that you use the correct screws. If you install the wrong screws, components may be damaged. 1 2 ► Place the hard disk i[...]

Removing and installing c omponents during servi cing Attaching the cover 1 2 2 ► Place the cover in the correct mounting posi tion (1). If you remove more than one compo nent at the same time, keep the screws for the individual components separately from each other and make sure that you use the correct screws. I f you install the w rong screws,[...]

Settings in BIOS S etup Utility Settings in BIOS Setup Utility BIOSSetupUtility Systemsettings,BIOSSe tupUtility Con fi guration,BIOSS etupUtility Setup Systemcon fi guration Hard warecon fi guration The BIOS Setup Utility allows you to set the system functions and the hardware con fi guration for the notebook. When it is delivered, the noteboo[...]

Settings in BIO S Setup Utility Exiting BIOS Setup Utility BIOSSetupUtility Y ou need to select the desired option in the Exit menu and activate i t by pressing the Enter key: Exit Saving Changes - save ch anges and exit BIOS Setup Utility ► T o save the current menu settings and exit the BIO S Setup Utility , select Exit Saving Changes and Ye s [...]

T roubleshooting and tips T roubleshooting and tips Troubleshooting Ti ps Fault Troubleshooting Follow the safety notes in the "Safety/Regulations" m anual when connecting or disconnecting cables. If a fault occurs, try to correct it as described. If you fail to correct the problem, proceed as follows: ► Make a note of the steps and the[...]

T roubleshooting an d tips Restoring the hard disk content s under W indows Harddisk: Operatingsystem,restorin g Y ou can use the "Windows Recovery CD" (optionally available) and the "Drivers & Utilities CD/DVD" to reinstall the operating system. The instructions are provided on the case of the Recovery CD. During the reinst[...]

T roubleshooting and tips The LCD screen is dif fi cult to read LCDscreen LCD screen Cause T roubleshootin g Re fl ected glare ► T urn the notebook or alter the tilt of the LCD screen. ► Increase the brightness of the screen. The external monitor rem ains blank Monitor Cause T roubleshootin g Monitor is switched o ff. ► Switch the external [...]

T roubleshooting an d tips The notebook cannot be started Notebook Cause T roubleshooting The battery is not installed co rrectly . ► Check whether the battery is installed correctly in its com partment. ► Switch the notebook on. The battery is dead. ► Charge the battery . or ► Insert a charged ba ttery . or ► Connect the mains adapte r t[...]

T roubleshooting and tips The printer does not print Printerdoesnot print Cause T roubleshootin g The printer is not s witched on. ► Make sure that the printer is sw itched on and ready for operation (ref er to the documentation supplied with t he printer). The printer is not connected c orrectly . ► Check that the data cable connecting the not[...]

T roubleshooting an d tips Error messages on the screen Errormessages on thes creen Errormessage: This section describes the error messages generated by the BIOS Setup. Error messages displayed by the operating system or programmes are described in the relevant documentation. If the error message appears repeatedly , des pite troubleshooting measur[...]

T roubleshooting and tips Error message/cause Resolution Pr evious boot incomplete - Defaul t con fi guration used Due to an error during the previous system boot, default values w ere used for certain settings. Check the settings in the BIOS Setup. ► Press the F1 function key whe n prom pted to do so. Real time clock error ► Contact your sale[...]

T echnical d ata T echnical data Technicaldata LIFEBOOK Technicaldata Ambient condition s T emperature: Operation 5 ℃ ... 35 ℃ T ransportation -15 ℃ ... 60 ℃ Dimensi ons Width x depth x height (front/back) 378 mm x 252 mm x 29.2 mm/35.7 mm (excl. rubber feet) or 38.8 mm (incl. rubber feet) Weight (including 6-cell rechargeable battery) Appr[...]

Manufacturer ’s notes Manufacturer ’ s notes Energy Star Products which are Energy Star certi fi cated and labelled always meet the full requirements of the standard when shipped. Please note that installation of after-market hardware and software, changes to the BIO S or to the power options may affect power consumption. The properties guaran[...]

Manufacturer ’s notes CE marking CEmarking CE marking for devices with rad io componen t This equipment complies with the requirements of Directive 1999/5/EC of the European Parliament and Commission from 9 March, 1999 governing Radio and T eleco mmunications Equipment and mutual recog nition of conformity . This equipment can be used in the foll[...]

Manufacturer ’s notes • Connect the equipment into an outlet that is on a different circuit than the receiver . • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Notice to Users of the US T elephone Network Y our notebook may be supplied with an internal modem which complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules. On this noteboo k [...]

Manufacturer ’s notes • Public transportation terminals where telephones are used to ca ll taxis or to reserve lodging or rental cars. • In hotel and motel rooms as at least ten percent of th e rooms must contain hearing aid-compatible telephones or jacks for plug-in hearing aid compatible telephones which will be provided to hearing impaired[...]

Manufacturer ’s notes Avant de connecter cet équipement à une ligne téléphonique, l’utilisateur doit véri fi er s’il est permis de connecter cet équipement aux installations de télécommunications locales. L ’utilisateur est averti que même la conformité aux normes de certi fi cation ne peut dans certains cas empêcher la dégrad[...]

Manufacturer ’s notes FCC regulatory information for notebooks with radio device Regulatoryinform ation Federal Communication s Commission statem ent This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, in[...]

Manufacturer ’s notes Regulatory In formation/Disclaim ers Installation and use of this radio device must be in strict accordance with the instructions included in the user documentation provided with the product. Any changes or modi fi cations made to this device that are not expressly approved by the manuf acturer may void the user ’s author[...]

Index Index A Acoustic error messages 63 Alt + T ab 24 Anti-theft protection 41 Audio devices, connecting 48 Audio ports 48 B Back tab 24 Backspace 22 Bass loudspeaker (subwoofer) 38 Battery battery life 28 caring for and maintaining 29 charge level 29, 34 charging 29 self-discharge 29 storage 29 Battery indicator 19 Battery status indicator see Ba[...]

Index Fn+F6 24 Fn+F7 24 Fn+F8 24 Fn+F9 24 G Getting started 15 H Handling data carri ers 31 Hard di sk: restoring the contents 60 Hardwa re con fi gurati on 57 HDMI port 46 I Important notes 12 Incorrect date/time 60 Indicator Caps Lock 19 drive 1 9 Num Lock 19 Inserting a data carrier 32 K Key combinations 23 Keyboard 21 cleaning 14 L LCD screen [...]

Index O Operating system activating system protection 43 cancel system protection 43 protecting with password 43 Operating system, restoring 60 Optical drive 31 P Packaging 15 Password changing 43 entering 42 removing 43 Password protection 42 Password protectio n: hard disk 44 Peripheral devices connecting 45 disconnecting 45 Power power consumpti[...]

Index U USB ports 47 User passw ord changing 43 entering 42 removing 43 Using the Kensington Lock Cable 41 V VGA connection socket 46 Vo l u m e decrease 24 increase 24 V olume control 38 W Webcam 28 Wireless components switch off 23 switch on 23 Wireless LAN Switching the module off 39 S w i t c h i n gt h em o d u l eo n 3 9 Wireless LAN: safety [...]