Fujitsu Siemens Computers LifeBook S2210 - Manual (Page 38)

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G e t t i n g S t a r t e d
Starting Your
LifeBook Notebook
POWER ON
Power/Suspend/Resume Button
The Power/Suspend/Resume button is used to turn on
your LifeBook notebook from its off state. Once you
have connected your AC adapter or charged the internal
Lithium ion battery, you can power on your notebook.
Figure 3-3 Power/Suspend/Resume Button
To turn on your notebook from its off state, press the
Power/Suspend/Resume button, located above the
keyboard. When you are done working you can either
leave your notebook in Suspend mode, (See Suspend
Mode on page 30 for more information), or you can turn
it off (See Power Off on page 31 for more information).
When you power on your notebook, it will perform a
Power On Self Test (POST) to check the internal parts and
configuration for correct functionality. If a fault is found,
your notebook will emit an audio warning and/or an
error message will be displayed. (See Power On Self Test
Messages on page 62 for more information) Depending on
the nature of the problem, you may be able to continue by
starting the operating system or by entering the BIOS
setup utility and revising the settings.
After satisfactory completion of the Power On Self Test
(POST), your notebook will load your operating system
.
BOOT SEQUENCE
The procedure for starting up your notebook is called
the Bootup sequence and involves your notebook’s
BIOS. When your LifeBook notebook is first turned on,
the main system memory is empty, and it needs to find
instructions to start up your notebook. This information
is in the BIOS program. Each time you power up or
restart your notebook, it goes through a boot sequence
which displays a Fujitsu logo until your operating system
is loaded. During booting, your notebook is performing
a standard boot sequence including a Power On Self Test
(POST). If the sequence is completed without a failure
and without a request for the BIOS Setup Utility, the
system displays the operating system’s opening screen.
The boot sequence is executed when:
■ You turn on the power to your LifeBook notebook.
■ You restart your notebook from the Windows
Shut Down dialog box.
■ The software initiates a system restart. Example:
When you install a new application.
■ You reset the system by pressing [CTRL+ALT+DEL].
BIOS SETUP UTILITY
The BIOS Setup Utility is a program that sets up the
operating environment for your LifeBook notebook.
Your BIOS is set at the factory for normal operating
conditions, therefore there is no need to set or change
the BIOS’ environment to operate your notebook.
The BIOS Setup Utility configures:
■ Device control feature parameters, such as changing
I/O addresses and boot devices.
■ System Data Security feature parameters, such as
passwords.
Entering the BIOS Setup Utility
To enter the BIOS Setup Utility do the following:
1. Turn on or restart your LifeBook notebook.
2. Press the [F2] key once the Fujitsu logo appears on
the screen. This will open the main menu of the
BIOS Setup Utility with the current settings
displayed.
3. Press the [RIGHT ARROW] or [LEFT ARROW] key
to scroll through the other setup menus to review or
alter the current settings.
When you turn on your LifeBook
notebook be sure you have a power
source. This means that at least one
battery is installed and charged, or that the
AC or Auto/Airline adapter is connected
and has power.
Do not carry your LifeBook notebook
around with the power on or subject it to
shocks or vibration, as you risk damaging
your notebook.
Power/Suspend/
Resume Button
Never turn off your LifeBook notebook
during the Power On Self Test (POST) or it
will cause an error message to be displayed
when you turn your notebook on the next
time.
(See Power On Self Test Messages on
page 62 for more information)