Fujitsu Siemens Computers V2020 manual Troubleshooting and tips, Reinstalling Windows XP, F12

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Troubleshooting and tips

Take note of the hints in the "Important notes" chapter, 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:

Make a note of the steps and the circumstances that led to the fault. Also make a note of any error messages displayed.

Switch the notebook off.

Contact your sales outlet or our hotline/help desk.

Reinstalling Windows XP

You can reinstall the Windows XP operating system with the "Windows XP Recovery CD" and the "Drivers & Utilities" CD.

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 that you backup your files to an external hard drive, or CD / DVD disk before

you start.

► Switch the notebook on.

Press the screen.

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key when the message F2: Setup F12: Boot Menu appears on the

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

Select the CD-ROMand press the Enter key.

Follow the instructions on the screen.

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 into the optical drive. The CD starts automatically.

Click on the Desk Update button.

Select Automatic driver installation (Express) and click 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

Set the time and/or date in the Main menu of the BIOS Setup Utility .

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.

Please contact your sales outlet or our hotline/help desk.

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Contents Amilo Pro Are there Page Published by Operating manual Amilo ProPage Contents Contents Innovative technology Quotation marks Notational conventionsOpened Notebook Right side panel Back panelUnder side Left side panelPage Important notes Safety notesImportant notes Copyright-protected technology Manufacturer’s notesRecycling and disposal Declarations of ConformityCE marking Battery storageTravelling with your notebook Before you travelTransporting the notebook Cleaning the notebook Using your notebook for the first time Unpacking and checking your notebookSelecting a location Connecting the power adapter Switching off the notebook Using your notebookSwitching the notebook on and off Switching on the notebookStatus indicators Enter key return KeyboardBackspace key Tab keyNumeric keypad Key combinations Processor fan controlling Easy Launch keysTouchpad and touchpad buttons Permanently unlit or lit pixels Frequently used monitor resolutions Number of pixelsLCD screen Information on LCD monitorBattery Monitor settingsCharging, caring for and maintaining the battery Inserting battery Using the power-management featuresRemoving and installing the battery Removing batteryInstalling a PC card PC cardsRemoving a PC card Inserting memory card Using memory cardsMemory card reader Hard diskDVD DVD-ROM and DVD video Optical driveCombo drive CD-RW/DVD DVD+RW driveDVD±RW dual drive Handling CD/DVDs Inserting or removing a CD/DVDManual removal emergency removal Regional codes for DVD films and DVD players Adjusting AutoPlay function of optical driveIntegrated 56k modem Audio Setting volumeWireless LAN optional Switching wireless LAN module on and offEthernet and LAN Kensington Lock Bios password protectionSecurity functions Overview of all security functionsBrief overview of the security functions Using Kensington LockConfiguring password protection in Bios Setup Utility Protecting Bios Setup Utility supervisor passwordSetting a supervisor password Activating system protection Password protection of operating systemDisconnecting devices from notebook Connecting external devicesConnecting an external monitor Connecting devices to notebookConnecting USB devices Setting the refresh rate for your external monitorDevice drivers Connecting external audio devices Connecting an external device to S-Video OutConnecting FireWire devices Page Start Bios Setup Utility Settings in Bios Setup UtilityOperating Bios Setup Utility Exiting Bios Setup UtilityLoad optimal Defaults Apply default values Troubleshooting and tips Reinstalling Windows XPF12 LCD screen of the notebook remains blank LCD screen is difficult to readExternal monitor stays blank External monitor is blank or the image is unstable Battery is not installed correctlyBattery is dead Power adapter is not connected correctlyPrinter does not print Acoustic warningsBeep sounds every few seconds Technical data Ports Power adapter 65 WDimensions BatteryCD/DVD IndexIndex Index Index