Fujitsu AH512, A512 manual Restoring the hard disk contents under Windows

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Troubleshooting and tips

Restoring the hard disk contents under Windows

You 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 reinstall process your personal files and any installed programs will be deleted. We advise you to backup your files to an external hard drive, or CD / DVD disk before you start.

Switch the notebook on.

The following display briefly appears on the screen during start-up:

<ESC>Diagnostic screen <F12>Boot Menu <F2>BIOS Setup

When this message appears, press the function key F12

Insert the "Windows Recovery CD" into the optical drive.

Select CD-ROMand press the Enter key.

Follow the instructions on the screen.

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After the installation you must install all the drivers again. Some installed hardware components will not be correctly supported until this has been done.

Insert the "Drivers & Utilities" CD/DVD into the optical drive. The CD starts automatically.

Click on the Desk Update button.

Select Automatic driver installation (Express) and click on Start installation.

Follow the instructions on the screen.

Restart your notebook when the driver installation is completed.

The notebook’s date or time is incorrect

Cause

Troubleshooting

Time and date are incorrect.

► With the BIOS-Setup-Utility, you can set the

 

date and time in the main menu.

If the time and date are still set incorrectly after

► Please contact your sales outlet or our

switching on the notebook.

Hotline/Service Desk.

The notebook’s LCD screen remains blank

Cause

Troubleshooting

Monitor is switched off.

► Press a key or touch the touchpad.

External monitor or television set connected.

► Press the key combination to switch the

 

screen output, see "Key combinations",

 

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Contents Lifebook A512 Lifebook AH512 Page Page Contact Copyright Lifebook A512 Lifebook AH512 Trademarks RemarksCopyright Contents Removing and installing components during servicing External monitor is blank or the image is unstable Contents Further information Innovative technologyInnovative technology Notational conventions Not switch off the deviceThis font Ports and controls Ports and controlsPorts and controls Left panel Right-hand sidePorts and controls Underside Safety notes Additional safety notes for devices with radio componentsImportant notes Important notesEnergy saving Travelling with your notebookEnergy saving under Windows Before you travelCleaning the notebook First-time setup of your device First-time setup of your deviceUnpacking and checking the device Mains adapter connecting Selecting a locationSwitching on the device for the first time Working with the notebook Status indicatorsWorking with the notebook Working with the notebook Status indicators Description Power-on indicator/StandbyBattery charging indicator/power connector Drive indicatorSwitching on the notebook Keyboard + =Working with the notebook Key Description Backspace key Tab keyEnter key return Caps Lock keySeparate number block Switching the wireless components on / offKey combinations Power management functions Switch between open applicationsDisplay if an external monitor is connected Windows security/Task-ManagerTouchpad and touchpad buttons Country and keyboard settingsMoving the pointer Executing commands Switching the Touchpad on and offSelecting an item Dragging itemsExample LCD screenBackground lighting Rechargeable battery WebcamCharging, caring for and maintaining the battery Removing and installing the batteryMonitoring the battery charging level Battery storageRemoving the battery Optical drive Handling data carriersCD/DVD indicator Inserting or removing a data carrierManual removal emergency removal Using the power-management features Supported formats Memory cardsInserting the memory card Removing the memory card ExpressCards Inserting the cardLoudspeakers and microphones Removing the cardSwitching the wireless components on and off Wireless LAN/Bluetooth radio componentsSetting up Wlan access Ethernet and LAN Security functions Using the Security LockSecurity functions Configuring password protection in Bios Setup Utility Protecting Bios Setup Utility supervisor and user passwordPassword protection for booting of the operating system Changing the supervisor or user passwordPassword protection for the hard disk Activating hard disk protectionConnecting external devices Connecting external devicesConnecting devices to the notebook Disconnecting devices from the notebookConnecting an external monitor Hdmi portHow to remove USB devices correctly Connecting USB devicesDevice drivers Microphone port/Line Connecting external audio devicesHeadphone port Removing and installing components during servicing Removing and installing components during servicingInstalling and removing memory expansion Preparing to remove componentsRemoving the cover Removing memory modulesInstalling a memory module Securing the coverRemoving and installing the hard disk Removing a coverRemoving a hard disk Installing a hard disk Finishing component removal Attaching the coverSettings in Bios Setup Utility Starting the Bios Setup UtilityOperating Bios Setup Utility Settings in Bios Setup UtilityLoad Setup Defaults Copy Standard Entries Exiting Bios Setup UtilitySave Changes and Power Off Help if problems occur Troubleshooting and tipsTroubleshooting and tips Restoring the hard disk contents under Windows LCD screen is difficult to read External monitor remains blankExternal monitor is blank or the image is unstable CauseTroubleshooting and tips Cause Radio connection to a network does not work Printer does not printAcoustic warnings Error messages on the screen Error message/cause ResolutionPrevious boot incomplete Default configuration Technical data Power adapter, 65 WManufacturer’s notes Energy StarDisposal and recycling Declarations of ConformityCE marking Regulatory noticesRegulatory information for notebooks without radio device CE marking for devices with radio componentManufacturer’s notes DOC Industry Canada notices Avis Aux Utilisateurs Du Réseau Téléphonique CanadienUL Notice For Authorized Repair Technicians OnlyFCC regulatory information for notebooks with radio device Federal Communications Commission statementFCC Interference Statement FCC Radio Frequency Exposure statementManufacturer’s notes Regulatory Information/Disclaimers Export restrictionsIndex FaultIndex Handling Index Switch

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