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L i f e B o o k A 6 0 0 0 S e r i e s N o t e b o o k

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USER-INSTALLABLE FEATURES

Lithium ion Battery

Recharging the Batteries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Replacing the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Optical Disk Drive

Media Player Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Loading Media on Your Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Removing Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Emergency Media Tray Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Using the Media Player Software . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Using Media Player on Battery Power . . . . . . . . 34

Memory Stick/SD/xD Card Slot

Inserting Memory Stick/SD/xD Cards. . . . . . . . . 36 Removing A Memory Stick/SD/XD Card . . . . . . 37

PC Cards/ExpressCards™

inserting PC Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Removing PC Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 inserting ExpressCards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Removing ExpressCards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Memory Upgrade Module

Installing Memory Upgrade Modules . . . . . . . . . 40

Removing a Memory Upgrade Module . . . . . . . 40

Checking the Memory Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Device Ports

Modem (RJ-11) Telephone Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Internal LAN (RJ-45) Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Universal Serial Bus Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

IEEE 1394 Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Headphone/Line-Out Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Microphone/Line-In Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

S-Video Out Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

External Video Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Troubleshooting

Identifying the Problem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Specific Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Troubleshooting Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Power On Self Test Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Emergency Media Player Drive Tray Release . . . 56

Modem Result Codes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Restoring Your Pre-installed Software . . . . . . . . 57

Restoring the Factory Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Using the Shock Sensor Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Automatically Downloading Driver Updates. . . . 59

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CARING FOR YOUR LIFEBOOK

Care and Maintenance

Batteries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Floppy Disks and Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Media Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

PC Cards/ExpressCards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

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SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS

Specifications

Configuration Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Microprocessor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Chipset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Memory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Video. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Audio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Mass Storage Device Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Device Ports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Dimensions and Weight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Environmental Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Popular Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Pre-Installed Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

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Fujitsu Siemens Computers A6020 manual Caring for Your Lifebook

A6020 specifications

The Fujitsu Siemens Computers A6020 is a desktop PC that exemplifies the combination of power and efficiency, catering primarily to small businesses and home office users. Launched in the early 2000s, it was designed to meet the growing demand for reliable computing solutions with a focus on affordability without compromising performance.

At its core, the A6020 is powered by a range of Intel processors, offering a variety of options to suit different user needs. Depending on the configuration, it can be equipped with Intel Pentium 4 or Intel Celeron processors, providing a solid balance of speed and efficiency for everyday tasks such as word processing, spreadsheets, and basic multimedia applications.

One of the standout features of the A6020 is its flexible expandability. With multiple expansion slots, users can easily upgrade their system to enhance performance, whether by adding more RAM or incorporating additional storage solutions. The machine typically supports up to 2GB of DDR memory, which was a considerable amount at the time, allowing users to run multiple applications simultaneously with ease.

In terms of storage, the A6020 comes with a variety of hard drive options, usually ranging from 40GB to 120GB. This ample capacity makes it suitable for users who need to store documents, presentations, and media files without immediate concern for running out of space. Moreover, the inclusion of optical drives gives users the capability to read and write CDs, a valuable function during an era where physical media was still prevalent.

Networking capabilities are also a key feature of the A6020. Equipped with Ethernet ports and optional wireless capabilities, it allowed users to easily connect to local networks and the internet, facilitating communication and data sharing in an increasingly digital workspace.

The design of the A6020 prioritizes user-friendliness, featuring a simple yet effective layout that allows for easy access to components and ports. The compact form factor ensures that it fits comfortably in various workspace environments, promoting efficient use of space.

Overall, the Fujitsu Siemens Computers A6020 represents a thoughtful combination of performance, expandability, and usability, making it a suitable choice for individuals and small businesses looking for a reliable desktop solution during its time in the early 2000s.