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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
• This product requires an AC adapter to
operate. Use only a UL Listed I.T.E. AC Adapter
with an output rating of 19V DC, and a current
of 4.22A.
• AC adapter output polarity:
• When using your notebook equipment, basic
safety precautions should always be followed
to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and
injury to persons, including the following:
• Do not use this product near water for
example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen
sink or laundry tub, in a wet basement or
near a swimming pool.
• Avoid using the modem during an electrical
storm. There may be a remote risk of electric
shock from lightning.
• Do not use the modem to report a gas leak
in the vicinity of the leak.
For Authorized Repair Technicians Only
Danger of explosion if Lithium (clock) battery
is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the
same or equivalent type recommended by
the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries
according to the manufacturer’s instruction.
For continued protection against risk of fire,
replace only with the same type and rating
fuse.
Proper Disposal of Battery
Under federal, state or local law, it may be illegal
to dispose of batteries by putting them in the
rubbish bin or trash cans. Please take care of
our environment and dispose of batteries
properly. Check with your local government
authority for details regarding recycling or
disposing of unwanted batteries.
• Use only the power cord and batteries
indicated in this manual. Do not dispose of
batteries in a fire. They may explode. Check
with local codes for possible special disposal
instructions.
• To reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26 AWG
or larger UL Listed or CSA Cer tified
Telecommunication Line Cord
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NOTE ON USE REQUIRED HIGH
SAFETY
This product is designed and manufactured for
general use, including general office use,
personal use, household use and ordinary
industrial use.
This product is not designed for or intended for
use under dangerous (fatal) conditions, unless
extreme safety precautions are implemented.
Do not use this product without implementing
high-level safety precautions.
Failure to follow this warning may result in death,
personal injury, severe physical damage or other
loss, if used in or near any or more of the
following:
NOTE ON BACKUP DATA
Please make a backup of the Operating System,
any software programs, and created files (and
update regularly).
If you send this product to Fujitsu, or any of its
affiliates, suppliers, service providers or resellers
for repair, Fujitsu does not guarantee the data
integrity. It is your responsibility to back data up
beforehand.
Fujitsu does not assume any obligation for
compensation for damages, data integrity, or
restoration, etc., if your data is lost for any reason,
except as written in the warranty.
• nuclear reaction control system in a nuclear
facility
• automatic flight control system in an airplane
or other flight control system
• mass transport control system
• medical instruments for life support system
• missile launching control for weapon system
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AUSTRALIAN WARNINGS
WARNING
FOR SAFETY REASONS, ONLY CONNECT
EQUIPMENT WITH A TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMPLIANCE LABEL. THIS INCLUDES
CUSTOMER EQUIPMENT PREVIOUSLY LABELLED PERMITTED OR CERTIFIED.
Connection of Non Certified/Approved
peripherals may result in the equipment
operating outside the Australian EMI
Standards.
Modems connected to the Australian
telecommunications network must be operated
in accordance with the Labelling Notice. This
modem has been specifically configured to
ensure compliance with the ACA Standards. Do
not adjust your modem or software outside the
values indicated below. To do so would result in
your modem being operated in a non-compliant
manner.
Call Attempts/Retries:
Applications software shall be configured so that
no more than 3 attempts are made to establish a
connection to a given number (Note: if the modem
can detect service tones, up to 10 attempts can
be made). If the call sequence is unsuccessful,
there shall be a delay of at least 30 minutes
before attempting to call the number again.
Failure to set the modem and any application
software used with the modem, to the values
shown above will result in the modem being
operated in a non-compliant manner.
Consequently, this would be in violation of the
Labelling Notice for this equipment and the
Telecommunications Act 1997 prescribes
penalties for the connection of non-compliant
equipment.
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NEW ZEALAND WARNINGS
The grant of a Telepermit for any item of terminal
equipment indicates only that Telecom has
accepted that the item complies with minimum
conditions for connection to its network. It
indicates no endorsement of the product by
Telecom, nor does it provide any sort of warranty.
Above all, it provides no assurance that any item
will work correctly in all respects with another
item of Telepermitted equipment of a different
make or model, nor does it imply that any product
is compatible with all of Telecom’s network
services.
This equipment is not capable under all operating
conditions of correct operation at the higher
speeds for which it is designed. 56 KBPS
connections are likely to be restricted to lower
bit rates when connected to some PSTN
implementations. Telecom will accept no
responsibility should difficulties arise in such
circumstances.
Immediately disconnect this equipment should it
become physically damaged, and arrange for its
disposal or repair.
This equipment shall not be used in any manner,
which could constitute a nuisance to other
Telecom customers.
This equipment shall not be set to make
automatic calls to the Telecom “111” Emergency
Service.
This device is equipped with pulse dialing while
the New Zealand standard is DTMF tone dialing.
There is no guarantee that Telecom lines will
always continue to support pulse dialing. It is
strongly recommended that pulse dialing is not
used.
Some parameters required for compliance with
Telecom’s Telepermit requirements are
dependent on the equipment (PC) associated
with this device. The associated equipment shall
be set to operate within the following limits for
compliance with Telecom’s Specifications:
For repeat calls to the same number.
There shall be no more than 10 call attempts
to the same number within any 30 minute
period for any single manual call initiation and
the equipment shall go on-hook for a period of
not less than 30 seconds between the end of
one attempt and the beginning of the next
attempt.
For Automatic calls to different numbers.
The equipment shall go on-hook for a period
of not less than 5 seconds between the end of
one attempt and the beginning of the next
attempt.
For Automatically answered Incoming
Calls.
Incoming calls shall be answered between 3
and 30 seconds from the start of the ringing.
For correct operation, the total of the RNs of all
devices connected to a single line at anytime
should not exceed 5. The RN of this Equipment
is 0.5.
WARNING:
CONNECTION OF NON CERTIFIED/
APPROVED PERIPHERALS MAY RESULT IN
THE EQUIPMENT OPERATING OUTSIDE THE
NEW ZEALAND EMI STANDARDS.
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NOTE: Modem setting in Windows XP
A. If you are located in Australia
1. Click Start select Control panel select
"Phone and Modem Options".
2. Double click New Location.
3. Choose "Australia" in Country/region pull
down menu bar.
B. If you are located in New Zealand
1. Click start select Control panel select
"Phone and Modem Options".
2. Double click New Location.
3. Choose "New Zealand" in Country/region
pull down menu bar.
4. Select Phone system as "Tone Dialing".
5. Click OK and Apply.
4. Select Phone system as "Tone Dialing".
5. Click OK and Apply.
NOTE:
The screens and illustrations shown in this
examples may slightly vary depending on the
operating environment that you have installed.
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Ta bl e o f C o n t e n t s
Fujitsu LifeBook® N Series Notebook
Table of Contents
1
4
PREFACE
TV TUNER USER’S GUIDE
Preface
TV Tuner Applications
About This Guide ........................................... 3
Introducing the TV Tuner
2
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR
COMPUTER
Locating the Controls and Connectors
Top and Front Components ............................ 7
Left-Side Panel Components ......................... 9
Right-Side Panel Components ....................... 10
Back/Top Panel Components ......................... 11
Bottom Components ...................................... 12
Status Indicator Panel
Battery Charging Indicator ............................. 13
Battery Level Indicator ................................... 13
Hard Disk/Access Indicator ............................ 14
EMail Notification Indicator ............................ 14
NumLk Indicator ............................................. 14
CapsLock Indicator ........................................ 14
ScrLk Indicator ............................................... 14
LifeBook Application/Media Player
Panel
Mode Button ................................................... 15
Application Launch/Media Player Buttons ...... 16
Configuring the Application Panel .................. 16
Using the Media Player .................................. 17
Desktop Control Panel ................................... 17
TV Tuner Features
Top/Front Features ......................................... 27
Left Side Features .......................................... 28
Right Side Features ....................................... 29
Rear Panel Features ...................................... 30
Remote Control Features
Connecting the TV Tuner
Connecting an Antenna ................................. 34
Connecting an External Audio Device ............ 34
Connecting an External Video Device ............ 35
Setting Up Instant MyMedia
Setting Up/Skipping Channels
Setting Up Channels ...................................... 36
Skipping Channels ......................................... 36
Starting/Closing Instant MyMedia
Starting Instant MyMedia ............................... 37
Starting with one button ................................. 37
Exiting Instant MyMedia ................................. 38
Watching TV and External Video
without Booting UP
Watching Television ........................................ 38
Watching Video from External Devices .......... 39
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GETTING STARTED
Power Sources
Copying from an External Device to
DVD
Connecting the Power Adapters .................... 21
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Recording TV Programs on a DVD
PC Cards/ExpressCard™
Usable Disc Formats ...................................... 40
Before recording ............................................. 40
Recording TV programs ................................. 41
Installing PC Cards ........................................ 65
Removing PC Cards ...................................... 66
Installing ExpressCard™ ............................... 66
Removing ExpressCard™ ............................. 67
Watching Recorded TV Programs or
Videos
Playing TV programs or videos recorded
on the notebook ........................................ 42
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Playing CD/DVDs
Troubleshooting
Playing CDs ................................................... 43
Playing DVDs ................................................. 43
Playing the TV programs or videos recorded
on a DVD .................................................. 45
Changing the play settings for DVDs ............. 45
Changing the parental lock settings ............... 47
Identifying the Problem .................................. 71
Specific Problems .......................................... 71
Troubleshooting Table .................................... 72
Adjusting the Display Setting
Changing display types .................................. 49
Setting the Timer ............................................ 49
Adjusting the display quality ........................... 50
Returning to the initial state ........................... 50
TV Tuner Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting .............................................. 51
Recovery of Instant MyMedia ........................ 54
Remote Control Specifications ....................... 55
5
USER-INSTALLABLE
DEVICES AND MEDIA
7
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Care and Maintenance
Caring for your LifeBook notebook ................. 85
Batteries ......................................................... 87
Media Care .................................................... 87
Media Cards ................................................... 88
Note:
• For more detailed information, you can
download a soft copy from our Fujitsu
website: http://www.pc-ap.fujitsu.com
• For Wireless LAN information, please refer to
the help file of the Wireless LAN utility.
Lithium ion Battery
Recharging the Batteries ............................... 59
Replacing the Battery ..................................... 60
Memory Stick/Secure Digital Media
Installing Memory Stick/SD Cards ................. 61
Removing a Memory Stick/SD Card .............. 62
Memory Upgrade Module
Installing a Memory Module ........................... 63
To Remove a Memory Upgrade Module ........ 64
Checking the Computer Recognition
of New Memory Capacity .......................... 64
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Preface
PREFACE
About This Guide
The LifeBook® N Series notebook from Fujitsu is
an all-in-one notebook featuring the Intel ®
Pentium ® Centrino Duo processor and ATI
MOBILITY™ RADEON® X1400 Graphic Controller
128MB Hypermemory ™ . This combination
delivers the resources to tackle video editing,
computer gaming, and general business
applications. A large and bright 15.4-inch
superfine View Wide XGA display adds to the
computing experience, bringing applications to
life wherever you are, and allowing you to watch
movies with true wide screen aspect.
The information icon highlights information
that will enhance your understanding of the
subject material.
The caution icon highlights information that
is important to the safe operation of your
computer, or to the integrity of your files.
Please read all caution information carefully.
This manual explains how to operate your
LifeBook notebook.
Your LifeBook notebook comes with Microsoft®
Windows XP Home or Windows XP Professional
preinstalled.
The warning icon highlights information that
can be hazardous to either you, your
computer, or your files. Please read all
warning information carefully.
Conventions Used in the Guide
Keyboard keys appear in brackets.
Example: [Fn], [F1], [Esc], [Enter] and [Ctrl].
Pages with additional information about a specific
topic are cross-referenced within the text.
Example: (See page xx.)
On screen buttons or menu items appear in bold.
Example: Click OK to restart your notebook
computer.
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Getting to Know
Your Computer
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Display
Panel
Latch
Display
Panel
Power/
Suspend/
Resume
Button
Remote Control
Infrared port
TV/DVD/CD
Button
Status
Indicator
Panel
Wireless
LAN Switch
Stereo
Speaker
Channel
Selector
Volume
Control
Scroll Button
Mode Button
Touchpad
Keyboard
LifeBook Application Panel
Stereo
Speaker
Figure 2-3. LifeBook notebook with display open
LOCATING THE CONTROLS
AND CONNECTORS
Top and Front Components
The following is a brief description of your
LifeBook notebook’s top and front components.
(Figure 2-3)
Display Panel Latch
The display panel latch locks and releases the
display panel.
Power/Suspend/Resume Button
The Power/Suspend/Resume button allows you
to suspend notebook activity without powering
off, resume your notebook from suspend mode,
and power on your notebook when it has been
shut down from Windows.
Status Indicator Panel
The Status Indicator Panel displays symbols that
correspond with a specific component of your
LifeBook notebook.
Display Panel
Volume Control
The display panel is a color LCD panel with back
lighting for the display of text and graphics.
Use this button to increase or decrease the
volume while watching or listening to a DVD/CD
or TV.
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Mode Button
Wireless LAN Switch
The mode button allows you to switch the modes
of the application panel buttons from Application
mode to Media Player mode.
The wireless LAN switch is used to turn the
wireless LAN device off and on.
Remote Control Infrared Port
LifeBook Application Panel
The LifeBook Application Panel allows you to
either launch your favorite applications by the
touch of a button or to use as a media player
when your unit is on.
The remote control infrared port lets you use the
optional remote control device to operate the
optional built-in TV Tuner.
TV/DVD/CD Selector
Keyboard
This selector is used to choose between
operating the television or the DVD player.
A full-size keyboard with dedicated Windows
keys.
Channel Selector
Stereo Speakers
This selector is used to choose a channel when
operating the television.
The built-in dual speakers provide stereo sound.
Touchpad Pointing Device/Scroll Button
The Touchpad pointing device is a mouse-like
cursor control with three buttons (left, right, and
scroll buttons).
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Microphone Jack
Audio Input Jack
S-Video Input Jack
Video Input Jack
Antenna Mini-Jack
ExpressCard™ Slot
Headphone Jack
1394 Jack
USB Port
PC Card Slots
Memory Stick/SD/xD Card Slot
Eject Buttons
Figure 2-4. LifeBook notebook left-side panel
Left-Side Panel Components
IEEE 1394 (4-pin) Port
The following is a brief description of your
LifeBook notebook’s left-side components.
(Figure 2-4)
The 1394 port is used to connect between your
LifeBook notebook and a peripheral such as a
digital video camera.
Microphone Jack
Audio Input Jack
The microphone jack allows you to connect an
external mono microphone.
This jack is used to connect to the audio output
of external devices such as video decks or set
top boxes.
Headphone Jack
The headphone jack allows you to connect
headphones or powered external speakers.
ExpressCard™ Slot
The ExpressCard™ Slot allows you to install an
ExpressCard™ module.
PC Card Slot
The PC Card Slot allows you to install a Type I or
Type II PC Card.
S-Video Input Jack
This jack is used to connect to the S-video output
port of external video devices. The image output
from a device connected to this jack is displayed
when “S-Video” input is selected.
Video Input Jack
This jack is used to connect to the video output
of external video devices. The image output from
a device connected to this jack is displayed when
“Composite” input is selected.
USB 2.0 Port
The USB port allows you to connect Universal
Serial Bus 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices. Note that there
are three additional USB 2.0 ports on the rear of
the system.
Antenna Mini-Jack
This jack is used to connect a TV or cable TV
using the Mini Antenna Cable and RF Coaxial
Cable included.
Memory Stick/SD/xD Card Slot
The Memory Stick/SD card slot allows you to
install a flash memory card for data storage. This
architecture allows you to transfer data from a
variety of different digital devices, such as SD
card, xD card, Memory Stick or Memory Stick Pro.
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Anti-Theft Lock Slot
Optical Drive Eject Button
Optical Drive
Emergency Optical Tray
Release
Figure 2-5. LifeBook notebook right-side panel
Right-Side Panel Components
Optical Drive Eject Button
The following is a brief description of your
LifeBook notebook’s right-side components.
(Figure 2-5)
The Optical Drive Eject Button allows you to open
the media tray.
Emergency Optical Drive Tray Release
Optical Drive
The optical drive allows you to play back a media
disc.
The Emergency Optical Drive Tray Release
allows you to open the media player tray without
powering on your LifeBook notebook.
Anti-theft Lock Slot
The optical drive that your LifeBook
notebook uses is determined by the
configuration of your system.
The anti-theft lock slot allows you to attach an
optional physical lock-down device.
The terms “media” and “media disc” in this
document refer to any of the possible
media drives (Multi-Format DVD Writer,
DVD-RW, or DVD/CD-RW) or media discs
available for your notebook (DVD, DVDRW, CD-ROM, CD-R, or CD-RW).
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External Monitor
Port
USB Ports
DC Power Jack
LAN Jack (RJ-45)
S-Video Out Port
Air Vents
Modem Port (RJ-11)
Figure 2-6. LifeBook notebook back/top panel
Back/Top Panel Components
Air Vents
The following is a brief description of your
LifeBook notebook’s back panel components.
(Figure 2-6)
The air vents are used to cool the system to
prevent overheating.
USB Ports
The four USB 2.0 ports (three on the rear, one
on the left side) allow you to connect Universal
Serial Bus devices.
Do not obstruct the air vents while the system
is running; doing so could cause your system
to overheat.
External Monitor Port
S-Video Out Port
The external monitor port allows you to connect
an external monitor.
The S-Video output is used to transmit a higher
resolution video signal to a compatible TV or
VCR.
LAN Jack (RJ-45)
The LAN jack is designed to accept a Local Area
Network (LAN) RJ-45 plug.
Modem (RJ-11) Telephone Jack
DC Power Jack
The DC power jack allows you to plug in the AC
adapter to power your LifeBook notebook and
charge the internal Lithium ion battery.
The Modem (RJ-11) telephone jack is for
attaching a telephone line to the internal modem.
The internal modem is not intended for use
with Digital PBX systems. Do not connect the
internal modem to a Digital PBX as it may
cause serious damage to the internal modem
or your entire LifeBook notebook. Consult
your PBX manufacturer’s documentation for
details. Some hotels have Digital PBX
systems. Be sure to find out BEFORE you
connect the modem.
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Memory
Compartment
Lithium ion
Battery Bay
Battery latches
Figure 2-7. LifeBook notebook bottom panel
Bottom Components
The following is a brief description of your
LifeBook notebook’s bottom panel components.
(Figure 2-7)
Lithium ion Battery Bay
The battery bay contains the internal Lithium ion
battery. It can be opened for the removal of the
battery when stored over a long period of time or
for swapping a discharged battery with a charged
Lithium ion battery.
Memory Compartment Cover
Your LifeBook notebook comes with high speed
DDR2 667 MHz SO-DIMM memory. The memory
upgrade compartment allows you to expand the
system memory capacity of your LifeBook
notebook, thus improving overall performance.
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Battery
Charging
Battery
Level
Hard Disk/
CD Access
NumLk
EMail
Notification
ScrLk
CapsLk
Figure 2-8 Status Indicator Panel
STATUS INDICATOR PANEL
The Status Indicator displays symbols that
correspond with a specific component of your
LifeBook notebook. These symbols (when visible)
tell you how each of those components is
operating. (Figure 2-8). When you turn off the
system, all indicators will go off, except when the
battery is being charged.
Battery Charging Indicator
When the AC adapter is connected to your
system, this indicator shows the status of the
battery charging, as follows:
• Green, solid: The battery is either fully
charged or the AC adapter is connected and
there is no battery pack installed.
• Orange, solid: The battery pack is charging.
• Orange, blinking: Charging is suspended due
to excessively high or low battery temperature.
Battery Level Indicator
The Battery Level indicator displays the charge
level of the battery pack, as follows:
• Green, solid: Battery is between 51% and
100% charged.
• Orange, solid: Battery is between 13% and
50% charged.
• Red, solid: Battery is between 0% and 12%
charged.
• Red, blinking: There is a problem with the
battery.
• Off: There is no battery installed.
If the AC adapter is not connected or the
battery pack is not fully charged when the
computer is switched to standby mode, the
indicator will blink. The LED blinks at the rate
of one second on/five seconds off.
• Off: No AC adapter is connected.
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NumLk Indicator
Batteries subjected to shocks, vibration
or extreme temperatures can be
permanently damaged.
A shorted battery is damaged and must
be replaced.
Hard Disk/Access Indicator
The Hard Disk/CD access indicator lights when
the hard disk or optical drive is being accessed.
To prevent corruption of data, do not press the
power button when the hard disk/CD access
indicator is lit.
The NumLk indicator lights when the keyboard
is in NumLk mode (during which you can use
the keyboard as a ten-digit numeric keypad). To
turn on or off, toggle the [NumLk] key on your
keyboard.
CapsLock Indicator
The CapsLock indicator lights when your
keyboard is set to type in all capital letters. To
turn on or off, toggle the [CapsLk] key on your
keyboard.
ScrLk Indicator
EMail Notification Indicator
The Email notification indicator blinks when Email
is received. (This function assumes the
application button is set for Email notification.)
The ScrLk indicator lights when the active window
is locked to prevent the user from scrolling up or
down. To turn on or off, press the [NumLk] key
while pressing the [Fn] key.
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Mode Button
Media Player Mode Indicator
App Mode Indicator
Stop/Eject Button
A Button
Play/Pause Button
B Button
Fast Forward Button
Fast Backward Button
Internet Button
EMail Button
Figure 2-15. LifeBook Application Launcher Buttons
LIFEBOOK APPLICATION/
MEDIA PLAYER PANEL
A unique feature of your LifeBook notebook is
the LifeBook Application Panel. The LifeBook
Application Panel makes your LifeBook notebook
more than just another computer. This panel
allows you to launch applications with the touch
of one button or to operate the optical drive as
an independent audio media player; each of the
buttons serves a dual purpose.
The Application/Media Player panel is located to
the right of the keyboard.
The media player that your LifeBook
notebook uses is determined by the
configuration of your system.
Your LifeBook notebook is pre-installed with
software utilities that let you operate and
configure your LifeBook Application Panel. These
utilities are found under [Start] -> Control Panel
-> Application Panel.
The panel consists of the following elements:
Mode Button
The LifeBook Application Panel uses the
date and time settings of your LifeBook
notebook. If the date and time are
incorrect, you can adjust the settings in
the Windows Control Panel.
Located at the top of the button array, the mode
button allows you to select the function of the
panel either as an Application Launcher or a
media player.
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Application Launch/Media Player
Buttons
To change an application associated with one of
the buttons, click on the tab for the button you
would like to reconfigure. Click on the Browse
button. Scroll down to the application you want
to associate with the buttons, click on the
application you wish to launch with this button,
and then click Open. Click OK, and the button
will now launch the new application.
When Application mode is active, pressing any
of the four application buttons (A, B, Internet, or
Mail) will launch a user-defined application. When
Media mode is selected, the buttons operate the
media player.
One of the buttons (labelled “www”) may be
preconfigured to launch your default Internet
browser. In order to reconfigure it to launch a
different program, follow these easy steps:
Configuring the Application Panel
1. Click on the Internet tab of the application
panel utility. Click on the down-arrow in the
Specify the button action: field. Select Start
Other Program from the dropdown list.
When you press the Mode button, the indicator
light will change. If Application mode is selected,
the “app” indicator will be lit; if Media mode is
selected, the “player” button will be lit.
When you start your system, the LifeBook
Application Panel is automatically activated. As
an application launcher, the LifeBook Application
Panel is very flexible, giving you a variety of
options. To set up the panel to best suit your
needs, the Application Panel Setup utility will
quickly and easily help you make the most of this
valuable feature.
To configure your LifeBook Application Panel
with the Application Panel Setup utility:
1. Click on [Start] -> Control Panel. (Note that
depending upon the View you are using, you
may need to click Settings before clicking
Control Panel).
2. Double-click on Application Panel. The
Application Panel Setup utility will appear.
The utility window has tabs that correspond to
the application buttons on the application panel.
When you receive your notebook, these buttons
are pre-configured to launch specific programs.
The tabs in Application Panel Setup may not
be in the same order as the buttons on your
LifeBook notebook. Please select the tab you
wish to change carefully.
2. Click on the Browse button.
3. Scroll down the list of applications, and click
on the application you wish to launch with
this button. Click on Open.
4. Click OK.
The button will now launch the new application.
If you want to return to launching your default
Internet browser with this button, you need only
click on “Default Internet Browser” from the
dropdown list. Be aware that you will erase the
settings for the other application. If you wish to
go back to launching the other application from
this button, you will need to reconfigure it as
described above.
The E-mail tab can be modified in the same
manner as the Internet tab.
At the bottom of each application setup page are
two selectable options. The first will enable/
disable the button when your LifeBook notebook
is in Standby mode, and the second will enable/
disable the button when your LifeBook notebook
is in the pseudo-off state. You can enable/disable
either or both of these functions simply by clicking
on the option.
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G e t t i n g t o K n o w Yo u r C o m p u t e r
When you have finished with Application Panel
utility, click on OK, and the new settings will take
effect. You can reconfigure your LifeBook
Application Panel as often as you like.
Using the Media Player
The media player allows you to use your LifeBook
notebook’s optical drive as an audio media player.
If you shut down from Windows while the
media player is playing an audio CD, it
will stop.
You cannot go into Suspend Mode or
Hibernation (Save-to-Disk) Mode while
the media player is playing a CD.
The media player will only play when the
system is powered on.
There is no configuration required for media
player operation. The buttons are pre-configured
to work like a normal media player. When the
selector switch is in the bottom position, the
buttons will operate as follows:
• Stop/Eject: This is the first button below the
Mode button. Press it once to stop an audio
CD that is playing. Press it twice to eject the
audio CD.
• Play/Pause: This is the second button below
the Mode button. Press this button to start
playing an audio CD starting at Track 1. While
the audio CD is playing, press it to pause.
Press it again to continue.
If you press the play button and nothing
happens, you either have the Selector
switch locked, there is no audio CD in the
media player drive, you have a CD other
than an audio CD in the drive, or system
is not powered on.
Because of the Windows CD autoinsertion function, audio CDs will start
playing immediately after they are
inserted if your LifeBook notebook is on.
This will not happen if you are using the
media player in Suspend or Pseudo-off
modes.
• Fast Backward: This is the third button below
the Mode button. Press this button once to skip
one track back.
• Fast Forward: This is the bottom button. Press
this button once to skip forward one track.
Desktop Control Panel
Your LifeBook notebook includes a desktop
control panel for your notebook’s desktop that
you can use at any time. You may use this panel
to operate the media player when you have the
Selector switch in the Application position or Lock
mode.
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Getting Started
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DC Power Jack
System Rear
DC Output Cable
AC Adapter
AC Cable
Figure 3-1. Connecting the AC Adapter
POWER SOURCES
Your LifeBook notebook has power sources from
a primary Lithium ion battery, and AC adapter.
Connecting the Power Adapters
The AC adapter provides power for operating
your LifeBook notebook and charging the
batteries.
Connecting the AC Adapter
1. Plug the DC output cable into the DC power
jack of your LifeBook notebook. (Figure 3-1)
2. Plug the AC adapter into an AC electrical
outlet.
Switching from AC Adapter Power to Battery
Power
1. Be sure that you have a charged battery
installed.
2. Remove the AC adapter. Your notebook will
automatically switch from AC power to
battery power.
The Lithium ion battery is not charged upon
purchase. Initially, you will need to connect
either the AC adapter to use your LifeBook
notebook while the battery charges.
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TV Tuner
User’s Guide
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TV TUNER USER’S GUIDE*
TV TUNER APPLICATIONS
This user’s guide contains information on
connecting the TV Tuner and using the related
applications on your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook.
We strongly recommend that you read this guide
before using the TV tuner.
Watch television
This manual deals primarily with using Instant
MyMedia with the TV Tuner. For detailed
information about the PowerDVD and
WinDVR applications, please see the
associated Help files by opening the
application, right-clicking on the application
screen, then selecting Help from the
dropdown menu. Note that the PowerDVD
and WinDVR manuals are written generically,
and some features may not apply to your TV
Tuner.
Depending upon which application you employ,
you can use the notebook to play media whether
the notebook is booted up or not. If the notebook
is not booted up (pre-boot) you can use Instant
MyMedia. If the notebook is booted up (postboot), you can use WinDVR, PowerDVD, or
Microsoft Media Player. The following table
illustrates the capabilities of the applications.
Purpose
(Pre-boot) (Post-boot)
WinDVR
Instant
MyMedia (IM)
Record programs on DVDWinDVR
IM
RAM
Record programs on DVD-R
WinDVR
--and DVD+/-RW discs
Record programs on the
WinDVR
IM
notebook’s hard drive
Watch videos from an
WinDVR,
IM
external device
Power
Producer
Gold
Listen to audio CDs
Media
IM
Player
Watch commercial DVDs
PowerDVD
IM
Play back programs
PowerDVD
IM
recorded on a DVD
Play back programs
WinDVR,
IM
recorded on hard drive
PowerDVD
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Power/
Suspend/
Resume
DVD/CD
Volume
Channel UP Control (Up)
Channel
TV
Volume
+
DVD/CD
TV
Channel
Down
Volume Control
(Down)
Mode Button
Media Player
Indicator
Mode
player
app
Stop/Eject
A
Play/Pause
B
Remote
Control
IR Port
Back
www
Next
Stereo Speakers
Figure 1. TV Tuner and Features (Top/Front)
INTRODUCING THE TV
TUNER
When you receive your notebook, the TV Tuner
is pre-installed. Along with the TV Tuner, you
should have received the following items:
• Remote Control
• AA Batteries (quantity: 2)
• Antenna Cable Adapter (Coaxial-to-75 ohm
F-Type)
• TV Tuner Getting Started Guide (this manual)
TV TUNER FEATURES
The TV Tuner can be run either with the remote
control or using buttons located above and to
the right of the keyboard. The features of the
Fujitsu LifeBook that are related to the TV Tuner,
including Media Player Panel, are itemized in the
table above.
Note that only features related to the TV
Tuner are detailed in the following tables and
illustrations; see the notebook User’s Guide
for information about other features.
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Top /Front Features
Media Player Indicator
For top and front features related to the TV Tuner,
refer to Figure 1.
This indicator lights up when the media player is
selected with the Mode button.
Power/Suspend/Resume
Stop/Eject
Used to turn the notebook on and off, to put the
notebook into suspend mode, or to resume from
suspend mode.
If this button is pressed while recording a DVD in
TV mode, or while an audio CD or DVD video is
being played, record/play will be stopped. If you
press the button a second time, the media tray
will be ejected so that you can remove the disc.
If this button is pressed while video pictures on
the hard disc are being played in video mode,
play is stopped and a list of playable videos is
displayed.
TV
When this button is pressed and the notebook
has not been booted up, Instant MyMedia will be
automatically activated, switching the notebook
into TV mode. If the notebook is in DVD/CD or
Video mode when the button is pressed, it will
be switched into TV mode.
DVD/CD
When this button is pressed and the notebook
has not been booted up, Instant MyMedia will be
automatically activated, switching the notebook
into DVD/CD mode. If the notebook is in TV or
Video mode when the button is pressed, it will
be switched into DVD/CD mode.
Channel Down
This button is used to change the TV channels
downward.
Play/Pause
If you press this button while play has been
stopped or paused in DVD/CD or video mode,
play will restart. If you press the button while a
DVD or video is playing, play will stop temporarily.
Back
When you press this button while an audio CD
or a DVD is being played in DVD/CD mode, the
player will return to the previous track if the
current track hasn’t yet started. If the track has
already started, you will return to the beginning
of the current track.
Next
Channel Up
This button is used to change the TV channels
upward.
Volume Control (Down)
When you press this button while an audio CD
or a DVD is being played in DVD/CD mode, the
player will advance to the next track.
Stereo Speakers
Use this button to lower the volume while
watching or listening to a DVD/CD or TV.
Volume Control (Up)
Speakers used for listening to output from TV,
DVD, or CD.
Remote Control IR Port
Use this button to increase the volume while
watching or listening to a DVD/CD or TV.
Mode Button
Use this button to switch the mode between
Media Player and Application.
The Remote Control IR Port is used to receive
signals from the TV Tuner remote control device.
The remote control must be within line-of-sight
of the IR port in order to function properly. Be
sure not to obstruct the IR port when using the
remote control.
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S-Video Input Jack
Video Input Jack (Composite)
Antenna Mini-Jack
Audio Input Jacks
Headphone Jack
Figure 2. Left Side Features
Left Side Features
S-Video Input Jack
For left side features related to the TV Tuner, refer
to Figure 2.
Used to connect to the S-video output port of
external video devices. The image input from a
device connected to this jack is displayed when
“S-Video” input is selected.
Audio Input Jacks
Used to connect to the audio output of external
devices such as video decks or set top boxes.
Video Input Jack (Composite)
Used to connect to the video output port of
external video devices. The image input from a
device connected to this jack is displayed when
“Composite” input is selected.
Antenna Mini-Jack
Used to connect a TV or cable TV antenna using
the RF adapter cable included with the kit.
Headphone Jack
Used to connect to commercially available
headphones.
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Optical Drive
Media Tray Eject Button
Figure 3. Right Side Features
Right Side Features
Media Tray Eject Button
For right side features related to the TV Tuner,
refer to Figure 3.
Used to eject the media tray so you can insert or
remove a disc.
Optical Drive
Depending upon the configuration of your
notebook, this drive can be used to play audio
CDs, DVD videos, or to record a TV program on
DVD-RAM, or DVD-R.
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DC Power Jack
External Monitor Port
Air Vents
Figure 4. Rear Panel Features
Rear Panel Features
External Monitor Port
For rear panel features related to the TV Tuner,
refer to Figure 4.
Used to connect an external VGA monitor to run
the system display and the external source singly
or simultaneously.
DC Power Jack
Used to connect the AC Adapter to the notebook.
Air Vents
The air vents allow the fan to draw in outside air
to cool the notebook.
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Power
DVD
TV
MyMedia
Live
TS
List
Numeric Pad
Browse
Menu
Enter
Cursor Move
Record
Play/ Pause
Fast Rewind
Back
Stop/Eject
Volume Up
Audio Switch
Volume Down
Screen
Mute
Display
Return
Fast Forward
Next
TV/Video
Channel Up
Channel Down
Angle
Subtitle
Figure 5. Remote Control Layout
REMOTE CONTROL
FEATURES
This section describes the buttons on the remote
control device that came with your TV Tuner.
For more information on the remote control, read
this entire document. For features listed below,
reference Figure 5.
MyMedia
If power to the notebook is off, pressing this
button will activate Instant MyMedia and the main
menu will be displayed. Note that this button is
not active if the notebook has been booted up.
Live
This button is only used with the WinDVR
application (post-boot).
Power
Pressing this button while media is running will
terminate the media and power down the
notebook. If the notebook is powered down,
pressing this button will power it up.
TS
Time Shift (TS) allows you to pause a live TV
broadcast while running WinDVR (post-boot)
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Numeric Pad
Stop/Eject
Pressing the buttons while in TV mode allows
you to select channels directly. Pressing the
buttons while in CD/DVD mode allows you to
move to the chapter that corresponds to the
number pressed.
If this button is pressed while recording a DVD
or while an audio CD or DVD video is being
played, record/play will be stopped. If you press
the button a second time, the media tray will be
ejected so that you can remove the disc. If
pressed while video pictures on the hard disc
are being played in video mode, play is stopped
and a list of playable videos is displayed.
Browse
When using WinDVR, pressing the Browse button
causes thumbnail images of all available
channels to be arrayed on the screen.
Volume Up
Pressing this button increases the volume.
Cursor Move
The cursor move buttons allow you to move the
cursor Up, Down, Left, or Right.
Record
Pressing the Record button while you are in
MyMedia TV mode will start the recording on
DVD-RAM. Pressing this button while in WinDVR
(post-boot) allows you to record to the notebook’s
hard drive or any of the applicable disc media.
Audio Switch
When you press the Audio Switch button while
sound multiplex broadcasting is being watched
in TV mode or a DVD video with multiple audio
(i.e., multiple languages) is playing, the audio
output is switched.
Volume Down
Pressing this button decreases the volume.
Play/ Pause
Screen
If you press this button while play has been
stopped or paused in DVD/CD or video mode,
play will restart. If you press the button while a
DVD or video is playing, play will stop temporarily.
When using the WinDVR application, pressing
this button toggles between full screen display
and the Window size.
Mute
Fast Rewind
When this button is pressed while a DVD or video
is being played, the video pictures or audio are
rewound. The button can be pressed repeatedly
to increase the speed of the rewind.
Pressing the Mute button disables the speakers
temporarily. No audio is heard until you press the
Mute button again.
Display
When pressed while in TV mode, the current
channel will be displayed.
Back
When you press this button while an audio CD
or a DVD is being played in DVD/CD mode, the
player will return to the previous track if the
current track hasn’t yet started. If the track has
already started, you will return to the beginning
of the current track.
DVD
When this button is pressed and the notebook
has not been booted up, Instant MyMedia will be
automatically activated, switching the notebook
into DVD/CD mode. If the notebook is in TV or
Video mode when the button is pressed, it will
be switched into DVD/CD mode.
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Next
When this button is pressed, power to the
notebook is deactivated, Instant MyMedia is
activated, and the notebook is automatically
switched to TV mode.
While playing media in DVD/CD mode, pressing
this button will skip to the next track or chapter.
List
When using Instant MyMedia, press the List
button to display a list of video files on the hard
disk drive.
TV/Video
When pressed while in TV mode, display on the
screen is switched. Each time the button is
pressed, the displays cycle from TV to S-Video
input to Composite Video.
Channel Up
Menu
When using Instant MyMedia, press this button
to view the menu screen while in TV or DVD/CD
mode.
If pressed while in TV mode, the channel will
switch to the next higher channel.
Channel Down
Enter
If pressed while in TV mode, the channel will
switch to the next lower channel.
Used to choose selections and values from the
main menu or the submenu screens.
Angle
Return
When in TV mode, pressing the Return button
returns you to the previously viewed channel.
When pressed while viewing a DVD for which
there are multiple shooting angles, the angle will
switch.
Subtitle
Fast Forward
When this button is pressed while a DVD or video
is being played, the video pictures or audio will
advance. The button can be pressed repeatedly
to increase the speed of the advance.
When pressed while viewing a DVD for which
there are multiple subtitles, the subtitle will switch.
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CONNECTING THE TV
TUNER
Connecting an External Audio
Device
Your TV Tuner and Instant MyMedia will work “outof-the-box”, but if you want to connect your
notebook to an external device, follow the
instructions in this section.
You can listen to media from an external device
such as an external CD player by connecting it
to your notebook. In order to connect an audio
device, you will first need to purchase a standard
RCA cable harness (red/white, max 1Vrms), as
shown in Figure 7.
If you are connecting external devices to your
notebook, be sure to read the instructions that
accompany them before connecting them.
The following external devices can be connected
to the notebook to work with Instant MyMedia:
• Image devices such as video decks and video
cameras. These can be connected either with
composite cables or S-Video cables.
• Audio devices can be connected via the video
audio input jack on the notebook.
Connecting an Antenna
In order to receive television signals, you must
first hook up an antenna to your notebook. An
RF antenna adapter was included with the
notebook for hooking up the antenna. Note that
this requires an antenna (either cable or
standalone) with a coaxial connection.
To connect the audio cable:
1. Connect the cable to the audio output jacks
on the external device by matching the
colors of the cable with the colors of the
jacks.
2. Connect the cable to the audio input jacks
on the notebook by matching the colors of
the cable with the colors of the jacks (See
Figure 8).
Audio Jacks
Antenna
Jack
To
antenna
Figure 7. Audio Cable
Antenna
Adapter
Audio Cable
Figure 6. Connecting the Antenna
Figure 8. Audio Input Connection
To connect an antenna to your notebook:
1. Connect the wide coaxial connector end of
the RF antenna adapter to the coaxial
connector on the antenna (this includes cable
TV antennas).
2. Connect the other end of the adapter to the
antenna jack on the left side of the notebook,
as shown in Figure 6.
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Connecting an External Video
Device
You can view videos and images from an external
device on your notebook. Depending upon the
configuration of the device, you will need to
purchase either a composite RCA video cable
(Figure 9) or an S-Video 4-pin cable (Figure 11).
You will also need to connect an audio cable, as
described in “Connecting an External Audio
Device” on page 34. The video cables use
different ports, as described below.
Composite Video Cable Connection
Figure 9. Composite Video Cable
To connect an optional composite video cable:
1. Connect the cable to the video output jack
on the external device.
2. Connect the cable to the video input jack on
the notebook (See Figure 10).
3. Connect the audio cable between the external
device and the notebook, as described in
“Connecting an External Audio Device” on
page 34.
S-Video Cable Connection
Figure 11. S-Video Cable
To connect an S-Video cable:
The optional S-Video connector can only be
inserted when it is aligned properly with the
port. Be sure to examine the orientation of
the connector with the port before inserting
it. Forcing in the connector may cause
damage to the connector and/or port.
1. Connect the cable to the video output jack on
the external device.
2. Connect the cable to the video input jack on
the notebook (See Figure 12).
3. Connect the audio cable between the external
device and the notebook, as described in
“Connecting an External Audio Device” on
page 34.
S-Video
Cable
Video Cable
S-Video Jack
Video Jack
Figure 12. S-Video Cable Connection
Figure 10. Video Cable (Composite) Connection
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SETTING UP INSTANT
MYMEDIA
SETTING UP/SKIPPING
CHANNELS
When using Instant MyMedia for the first time,
setup will begin automatically after Instant
MyMedia is activated. Follow the steps below to
complete installation.
Setting Up Channels
When performing the installation, do not wear
headphones initially; the volume may be
greater than expected.
Be sure to follow the steps indicated below.
Attempting to install Instant MyMedia using
different steps could result in failure to start.
If Instant MyMedia fails to start after following
these steps, refer to the Troubleshooting
section of this manual.
1. Press the MyMedia button on the remote
control to display the main menu.
2. If it’s not already selected, select TV with the
cursor buttons, then press the [Enter] button
on the remote control. Instant MyMedia enters
TV mode.
3. Press the [Menu] button to display the menu.
4. Select Antenna or Cable, depending upon
how your tuner is connected. Press [Enter].
5. In the left hand panel, select Favorite Channel
List. To automatically assign a broadcast
station to unassigned channels, set the
selection to On.
6. Select Auto Scan with the cursor buttons,
select Run, then press [Enter].
7. A channel search will begin. During the
channel search, channels are switched one
after another; this could take some time. Each
time a channel search is performed, different
channels may be detected due to changing
reception conditions.
Skipping Channels
1. Verify that the system is not powered on, then
press the MyMedia button on the remote
control. During the first por tion of the
installation, the notebook will cycle through
several screens as different portions of the
installation take place. At the end of this
portion, the notebook will turn off.
2. Verify that the power indicator is not lit.
3. Press the MyMedia button on the remote
control again. The Instant MyMedia main
menu will appear. Instant MyMedia is now
ready to use.
You can determine which detected channels are
displayed and which are skipped using the
remote control or the channel button on the
notebook.
1. Press the Menu button to display the menu
and select TV Channel using the Cursor Move
buttons.
2. Press the right-cursor move button to enter
the list of channels. Select a channel and
press the [Enter] button. Channels with a circle
to the left are the channels that are set; they
will not be skipped.
3. If you want to skip a detected channel, select
the channel you want to skip and press the
[Enter] button. The circle will disappear,
indicating that the channel will be skipped.
Channels can still be selected using the
numbered buttons on the remote control,
even if they have been selected to skip.
4. When you have finished setting the skip status
of the channels, press the left-cursor button,
select [Exit], and press the [Enter] button.
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STARTING/CLOSING INSTANT MYMEDIA
Starting Instant MyMedia
1. Start Instant MyMedia by pressing MyMedia
on the remote control.
2. Select the mode you want using the cursor
buttons, then press the [Enter] button.
• TV Mode
In TV mode, you can watch television, record
the program you are watching on DVD, or
watch videos from an external device
connected to your notebook.
• DVD/CD Mode
In DVD/CD mode, you can watch DVDs or
listen to CDs.
• Playback Mode
When in Playback mode, you can watch TV
programs that have been recorded on the
notebook hard disk and videos stored in the
My Video folder.
• PC Boot
PC Boot closes Instant MyMedia and boots
up the notebook.
Exiting Instant MyMedia
1. Press the MyMedia button to display the main
menu.
2. Select Power Off, then press the [Enter]
button. Instant MyMedia will be terminated
and the notebook will be powered off.
Pressing the notebook power button will also
terminate Instant MyMedia and power off the
notebook.
Starting with one button
When the notebook is powered off, you can start
the TV mode by pressing the [TV] button on the
remote control. Similarly, when the notebook is
powered off, you can start the DVD/CD mode by
pressing the [DVD] button on the remote control.
When the notebook is being used,
Instant MyMedia cannot be activated.
When the Instant MyMedia main menu is
displayed, the volume and [Mute] buttons
on the remote control and the volume
control button on the notebook cannot be
used.
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WATCHING TV AND EXTERNAL VIDEO WITHOUT BOOTING UP
Instant MyMedia allows you to watch television
and view video from an external device without
activating the notebook’s operating system (also
called “booting up” the notebook).
Watching Television
Switching to TV Mode
1. Display the main menu of Instant MyMedia
(“Starting Instant MyMedia” on page 19).
2. Select TV using the cursor buttons on the
remote control, then press the [Enter] button.
To Start Teletext
1. In Instant MyMedia menu, select TV and the
channel that supports Tele-text.
2. Using the remote control, press “Menu” button
to enter TV Settings menu.
3. In TV Settings menu, scroll down by using
the up and down buttons to select Teletext
options. Press “Enter” button to start Teletext.
To Exit Teletext
1. Using the remote control, press “Menu” button
to enter TV Settings menu.
2. In TV Settings menu, Teletext is shown as the
first page. Press “Enter” to exit Teletext.
3. To exit TV Settings menu, press “Return”
button.
When Instant MyMedia is switched to TV
mode with a DVD-RAM disc inserted in the
notebook, a message confirming the
initialization of the disc may be displayed. If
this occurs, select [No], then press [OK]. If
you select [Yes], all programs and data on
the disc will be deleted.
3. If the TV is not selected, press the [TV/Video]
button on the remote control to switch to TV
mode. Each time the button is pressed, the
input signals will cycle from TV -> S-Video ->
Composite Video.
Selecting Channels
1. To select channels with the remote control,
use the numeric buttons (0 - 9).
2. To select a channel, press the number of the
channel. For channels above 9, press the
sequence of buttons (e.g., channel 42: press
[4] + [2]; channel 156: press [1] + [5] + [6].)
3. To select channels using the Channel Up and
Channel Down buttons, press Channel Up for
the next highest channel, or Channel Down
for the next lowest. Note that if you have
selected to skip certain channels (See
“Skipping Channels” on page 36), they will
be skipped when using the Channel Up and
Down buttons.
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Adjusting the Volume
1. Use the [Vol +] and [Vol -] buttons on the
remote control to increase and decrease the
volume. Note that when changing the volume,
the screen display may temporarily stop.
2. Adjust the volume to a comfortable level. Do
not raise the volume to the point that the sound
is distorted. Doing so could damage the
speakers.
Muting the Volume
1. To mute the sound completely, press the
[Mute] button on the remote control.
2. To un-mute the volume, press the [Mute]
button again.
Changing Audio Mode
Audio mode is selected when sound multiplex
broadcasting (such as bilingual broadcasts) is
received through the TV input.
Press the [Audio] button on the remote control to
select the audio mode you want. Each time the
button is pressed, the audio will toggle between
Mono-SAP, Mono-Main, and Stereo.
Watching Video from External
Devices
1. Press the [TV/Video] button on the remote
control. Each time the button is pressed, the
input signals will cycle from TV -> S-Video ->
Composite Video. Select the input type
corresponding to the input port that is
connected to the external device.
2. For instructions on operating the external
device, refer to the manufacturer’s user guide.
COPYING FROM AN EXTERNAL DEVICE TO DVD
To copy video from an external device, such as a
VCR or DVD player, perform the following steps:
Be aware that many videotapes and DVD
discs are copy-protected to prevent
duplication. Attempting to copy such media
will be unsuccessful.
1. Connect the external device in accordance
with “Connecting the TV tuner” on page 34.
2. Start Instant MyMedia by pressing the TV
button on the remote control.
3. Insert a blank DVD-RAM disc in the notebook
media player.
4. Press the TV/Video button on the remote
control and select Composite or S-Video,
depending upon which type of cable is
connected to the external device. (See
“Connecting the TV tuner” on page 34).
5. Insert the tape or disc in the external device
and start playing it.
6. Press the [REC] button on the remote control.
If it is not copy-protected, the program being
viewed will be copied to the DVD-RAM in the
notebook.
The screen image may blink when playing
videos on fast forward or fast reverse.
The screen image may be distorted,
depending upon the external device being
used (e.g., video tapes, laserdiscs.)
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RECORDING TV PROGRAMS
ON A DVD
Before recording
Instant MyMedia can record the TV program
being viewed on a DVD-RAM disc.
This section describes how to record a TV
broadcast on a DVD.
The procedures in this section assume
that you are in TV mode.
Because of the power demands placed upon
the system, you are strongly advised to
connect AC power when recording programs.
Usable Disc Formats
Depending upon whether you are using Instant
MyMedia (pre-boot) to play or record, certain
types of discs can and cannot be used. See the
following table to determine appropriate formats.
Disc Type
Play
Record
Audio CD
…
CD-R
…
…
CD-RW
…
…
DVD Video (VCD)
*
…
DVD-R (4.7 GB)
…
Dual Layer DVD+R
(8.4 GB)
…
DVD-RW
…
DVD+R
…
DVD+RW
…
DVD-RAM
***
*
Only DVDs with the correct region code can
be used.
** DVD-Rs with a capacity of 3.95 GB cannot
be used.
*** You may not be able to play DVD-RAMs
recorded in Instant MyMedia on other DVD
players.
If in a pre-boot environment, you can only
record to DVD-RAM discs.
Instant MyMedia cannot record TV
programs to a hard disk or using a timer.
For recording to the hard disk or recording
using the timer, refer to the WinDVR
manual.
Initializing a DVD disc
If you use a new DVD-RAM disc or a DVD-RAM
disc used in other applications, it must be
initialized before recording.
If you want to record on a disc after deleting old
programs recorded with Instant MyMedia, the
disc must be initialized.
For double-sided DVD-RAM discs, initialize one
side first, then the second side.
If data is written on a DVD-RAM disc, it will
be deleted when the disc is initialized.
1. Insert the DVD-RAM disc you want to format
into the notebook’s multi-format drive. If a disc
for PC data is installed, a message stating so
will appear. Follow the instructions on the
screen to format the disc.
2. Press the [Menu] button while in TV mode.
3. Using the cursor control buttons, select the
Disc Management tab.
4. Select “Quick format” or “Full format” and
press the [Enter] button. Formatting will start.
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Recording TV programs
Perform “Full format” in the following cases:
When Instant MyMedia does not identify
the disc even though “Quick Format” has
already been performed previously.
When recording has failed
When using a new disc
When using a disc used in writing data
on the notebook
It takes about 75 minutes for “Full Format.”
1. Display the channel to be recorded. See
“Watching TV and External Video without
Booting Up” on page 38.
2. Insert a formatted DVD-RAM disc into the
optical drive of the notebook. Wait until
“Loading a disc...” disappears. You cannot start
the recording until “Loading a disc...”
disappears.
3. Press the [REC] button. Recording starts.
5. When formatting has been completed,
recordable time for the disc is indicated. Note
that the percentage indicator showing
progress status may abruptly accelerate at
around 80%. In this case, initialization may
have terminated, but the disc has been
initialized without any problem. During the
initialization, all operations become ineffective.
During recording, buttons other than the
[Stop/Eject] button of the remote
controller, the Volume (+)/(-) buttons, or
the [Stop/Eject] button and the volume
adjusting button of the notebook become
ineffective. When a setting time for an offtimer is reached during the recording, the
off-timer will be canceled.
Setting the recording mode
Even if data is recorded on a dual-sided
DVD-RAM, continuous recording on both
sides of the disc cannot be performed.
There are three different recording modes: High
Quality, Good Quality, and Extended Play.
Recording Mode
Recording Time* Quality
DVD HQ: High
Quality
Approximately 1
hour
Best
DVD GQ: Good
Quality
Approximately 2
hours
Better
DVD EP:
Extended Play
Approximately 3
hours
Good
*1: For a 4.7 GB-capacity, single-sided DVD-RAM
1. Press the [Menu] button to display the menu
and select the Video tab.
2. Select “Recording modes” press the right
cursor button.
3. Select the recording mode you like with the
up and down cursor buttons and press the
[Enter] button.
4. Press the Stop/Eject button on the remote
control or the Stop/Eject button on the
notebook when the recording has been
completed. The notebook stops recording and
the disc stops. When pressing the Stop/Eject
button on the remote control or the Stop/Eject
button on the notebook again, the tray
emerges from the drive to eject the disc.
To play the recorded DVD, use the DVD/CD mode
of Instant MyMedia.
The notebook’s DVD play mode can also be used
to play the recording.
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WATCHING RECORDED TV
PROGRAMS OR VIDEOS
This section describes how to play TV programs
that were recorded on the notebook’s hard disk
with WinDVR.
Playing TV programs or videos
recorded on the notebook
1. Press the [MyMedia] button on the remote
control to display the main menu.
2. Select “Playback” from the menu and press
the [Enter] button.
3. Select the folder in which TV programs or
videos to be played are stored and press the
[Enter] button.
4. Select the TV program or video you want to
play and press the [Enter] button. The TV
programs or videos selected start to play.
• Stop
When the [Stop/Eject] button is pressed during
the play, play is stopped, and the list of playable
videos will appear.
The [Stop/Eject] button on the notebook can be
used instead of the Stop/Eject button on the
remote control.
• Adjusting the volume
The volume increases when the (+) button is
pressed, while it decreases when the (-) button
is pressed. Pressing the [Mute] button will
temporarily turn off audio. Pressing it again turn
audio back on.
The volume adjusting button of the main unit of
the notebook can be used instead of the (+)/(-)
button. The volume increases when the upper
button is pressed, while it decreases when the
lower button is pressed.
• Changing the screen setting
Adjusting the brightness, colors, and contrast of
the screen, setting an off-timer, and changing
screen types can be performed.
Operations during play
• Pause
When you press the [Play/Pause] button on the
remote control during the play, play is temporally
stopped. When you press the [Play/Pause] button
again, play is resumed. (The [Play/Pause] button
on the notebook can also be used.)
• Fast-forward/Rewind
Forward can be performed if you press the
[F.FWD] button, and rewind can be performed if
you press the [F.REW] button during the play.
Each time the button is pressed, the speed cycles
through four stages. When you press the [Play/
Pause] button, normal play speed is resumed.
Fast-Forward and Rewind speeds are double
speed, x 4 speed, x 8 speed, x 20 speed.
At double speed, audio is played along with
pictures; however, in some cases the sound may
jump.
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PLAYING CD/DVDS
The [Next] button on the notebook can be used
instead of the [Next] button on the remote control.
This section describes how to play an audio CD
and a DVD video, and how to play TV programs
recorded on a DVD in the TV mode.
• Stop/Eject
When you press the [Stop/Eject] button during
the play of a CD, play is temporarily stopped.
When pressing the [Stop/Eject] button again in
this condition, the tray slightly comes up out of
the super multi-drive to eject the CD.
Playing CDs
To play a CD, perform the following steps:
1. Press the [MyMedia] button to display the
main menu.
2. Insert a CD disc you want to play into the
optical drive of the notebook.
3. Select “DVD/CD” and press the [Enter] button.
4. The CD play screen appears and the first track
automatically starts to play.
The [Stop/Eject] button on the notebook can be
used instead of the [Stop/Eject] button on the
remote control.
• Adjusting the volume
When the (+) button is pressed, the volume
increases, while the (-) button is pressed, it
decreases.
Pressing the [Mute] button temporarily turns off
audio. Pressing it again turns audio back on.
Operations during play
• Pause
When you press the [Play/Pause] button while a
CD is playing, play is temporarily stopped. When
you press the button again, play is resumed.
The [Play/Pause] button on the notebook can be
used instead of the Play/Pause button on the
remote control.
• Fast-Forward/Rewind
Forward can be performed if you press [F.FWD],
and rewind can be performed if you press
[F.REW] during the play. Each time the button is
pressed, the speed cycles through four stages.
When you press the [Play/Pause] button, normal
play speed is resumed.
Fast-Forward and rewind speeds are double
speed, x 4 speed, x 8 speed, x 20 speed.
• Track skip
When you press the [Next] button during the play,
the track being played is skipped and the head
of the next track is started to play. If you press
the [Back] button immediately after a track is
started to play, the play position is returned to a
track one before that track to play. If you press
the [Back] button 10 seconds or more after the
play is started, a track one before that track is
started to play.
The volume adjusting button on the notebook can
be used instead of the (+)/(-) button. When the
upper button is pressed, the volume increases,
while the lower button is pressed, it decreases.
Adjust the volume so that the sound from
the speaker is not distorted. Failure to do so
could result in damage to the speaker.
Playing DVDs
1. Press the [MyMedia] button to display the
main menu.
2. Insert the DVD you want to play into the optical
drive of the notebook. Refer to the notebook
user’s guide for additional information on
using the optical drive and caring for discs.
3. Select “DVD/CD” from the menu and press
the [Enter] button. The DVD will start playing
automatically.
When playing a DVD that you were watching
earlier, it will start to play from the position
determined by the Auto Resume setting. See
“Changing the play settings for DVDs” on page
45.
The [Back] button of the notebook can be used
instead of the [Back] button on the remote control.
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When “Start from beginning” is set, the disc will
always restart at the beginning. When “Start from
last position” is set, the disc will start playing at
the location where it previously stopped. See
“Changing the play settings for DVDs” on page
45.
time the button is pressed, the speed switches
at four stages. When you press the [Play/Pause]
button, normal play is resumed.
• Transfer of Chapter
If multiple chapters are set to a DVD, the chapter
being played is skipped and the head of the next
chapter is started to play when you press the
[Next] button during the play.
Each region code is recorded on a DVD,
so discs having region codes different
from the codes set by Instant MyMedia
cannot be played. If you want to play discs
having different region codes, change the
setting of region codes of Instant
MyMedia. See “Changing the region
code” on page 45.
If you press the [Back] button immediately after
that Chapter has started to play, the play position
is returned to the first chapter before that track
to play. If you press the [Back] button 10 seconds
or more after the play is started, the track before
that track starts to play.
If you want to play a DVD having a region
codes different from the present one, a
message is displayed showing that play
is not performed, or a warning screen
appears. If you want to play this DVD, eject
the disc and change the setting of region
codes. When a message is displayed,
press [Enter] to get rid of the message,
and perform the above operation for
changing a region code.
The [Next] button on the main unit on the
notebook can be used instead of the [Next] button
on the remote control.
The [Back] button on the notebook can be used
instead of the [Back] button on the remote control.
• Stop/Eject
When you press the [Stop/Eject] button during
the play, play is temporarily stopped. Pressing
[Stop/Eject] again causes the tray to eject slightly
from the optical drive to eject the disc.
The [Stop/Eject] button on the notebook can be
used instead of the [Stop/Eject] button on the
remote control.
Operations during play
• Changing angles
• Pause
Pressing the [Angle] button if multiple angles are
set to a DVD, the next angle switched is displayed.
If only one kind of angles is set to the DVD being
played, the angle is not switched.
When you press the [Play/Pause] button during
the play, play is temporarily stopped. When you
press the button again, play resumes.
The [Play/Pause] button on the notebook can be
used instead of the Play/Pause button on the
remote control.
Fast-Forward and Rewind speeds are double
speed, x 4 speed, x 8 speed, x 20 speed.
At double speed, audio is played along with
pictures; however, in some cases the sound may
jump.
• Fast-forward/Rewind
Forward can be performed if you press the
[F.FWD] button, and rewind can be performed if
you press the [F.REW] button during play. Each
• Changing audio
When pressing the [Audio] button if multiple audio
types are set to a DVD, the next audio type is
displayed. If only one kind of audio is set to the
DVD being played, the audio is not switched.
• Changing captions
If you press the [Subt] button and if multiple
caption types are set to a DVD, the next caption
type is displayed. If only one kind of caption is
set to the DVD being played, caption is not
switched.
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• Stop/Eject
When you press the [Stop/Eject] button during
DVD play, play is temporarily stopped. Pressing
the [Stop/Eject] button again causes the tray to
emerge slightly to eject the DVD.
The [Stop/Eject] button on the notebook can be
used instead of the [Stop/Eject] button on the
remote control.
• Adjusting the volume
The volume increases when the (+) button is
pressed, while it decreases when the (-) button
is pressed. Pressing the [Mute] button will
temporarily turn off audio. Pressing it again allows
audio to come out.
The volume adjusting button of the main unit of
the notebook can be used instead of the +/buttons. When the upper button is pressed, the
volume increases, while when the lower button
is pressed, it decreases.
2. Select “Root menu” or “Title menu” and press
the [Enter] button. The menu screen unique
to the disc is displayed.
Playing the TV programs or videos
recorded on a DVD
Playing TV programs recorded by Instant
MyMedia
DVDs on which TV programs were recorded in
Instant MyMedia, can be played in the DVD/CD
mode in the same way as commercially available
DVDs.
Playing TV programs or videos recorded on
other DVD recorders
DVDs recorded in a DVD video format can be
played.
DVD discs on which digital broadcasts are
recorded cannot be played.
Adjust the volume so that the sound from
the speaker is not distorted. Failure to do so
could result in damage to the speaker.
• Changing the screen setting
Adjusting the brightness, colors, and contrast of
the screen, setting an off-timer, and changing
screen types can be performed. See “Adjusting
the display quality” on page 50.
Using the DVD menu
Some discs may have special menus. With such
DVDs, the disc can be operated by reading its
special menu from the menu screen.
Some DVDs may automatically display the title
menu when set, but there may be some cases
which are not operated by the remote controller
even if the title menu is displayed. In this case,
read the title menu from the menu screen by
following the steps below.
1. Press the [Menu] button and select Menu from
the screen.
Changing the play settings for DVDs
The status of DVDs to play may be
determined by the intention of software
designers. In that case, functions may not
work as operated, because Instant MyMedia
is played according to the contents of the
disc which the software designer intended.
Refer to the instruction manual for the DVD
to be played.
Changing the region code
Each playable region code is set to each DVD,
so it cannot be played if this code is not matched
with the region code of playing devices.
If you want to play DVDs with different region
codes, the region code of Instant MyMedia can
be changed.
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language for audio/captions during the play, use
the [Audio] button on the remote control.
The change to the region code can be
made up to 4 times including changes to
“PowerDVD” and “WinDVR” on the
notebook. When changes to the region
code have been made 4 times, the code
is fixed to the last one, disabling DVDs
having other region codes from being
played. Note that there is no way to
change the fixed region code.
1. Press the [Menu] button to display the menu
and select Audio Language or Subtitle
Language from the list. The language for audio
can be changed if the “Audio Language” is
selected, and the language for captions can
be changed if the “Subtitle Language” is
selected.
2. Select a language you would like from the right
column and press the [Enter] button.
Region codes cannot be changed while
playing DVDs. Press [Stop/Eject] first.
1. Press the [Menu] button to display the menu.
2. Confirm the current region code. The item with
a “O” attached on the left side is the region
code that is currently set.
3. Select a new region and press the [Enter]
button. Only the DVDs having the region code
newly set can be played.
Setting the play start position
Set the position for starting the play of DVDs.
1. Press the [Menu] button to display the menu
and select Auto Resume from the list.
2. In the right column, select the setting you
would like and press the [Enter] button.
Start from the beginning: Play from the start
of the disc regardless of the position where it
was previously stopped.
Start from last position: Play from the
position where the disc was previously
stopped.
The change to the setting of auto resume
becomes effective after the notebook has
been powered off.
Changing a language used in audio and
captions
Audio and captions can be selected from multiple
languages depending on the DVD. To change a
The change to the setting of audio languages
and subtitle languages becomes effective
after the notebook has been powered off.
Using bookmarks
Scenes that you like can be recorded in
bookmarks and DVDs can be played from the
recorded points.
• Recording Bookmarks
1. Pause at the scene to be recorded by pressing
the [Play/Pause] button.
2. Press the [Menu] button to display the menu
and select Menu from the list.
3. Select “Bookmark” in the right column and
press the [Enter] button.
4. Select “Add Bookmark” and press the [Enter]
button.
• Selecting a bookmark
1. Press the [Menu] button and select “Menu”.
2. Select “Bookmark” and press the [Enter]
button.
3. Select a bookmark you want to read and press
the [Enter] button. Pressing the [Enter] button
after selecting “Preview” enables you to view
thumbnails of the scenes bookmarked.
4. Select the scene you would like to view and
press the [Enter] button. Play is started from
the position of the bookmark.
5. Select “Delete” and press the [Enter] button
to delete the bookmark.
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Changing the setting to Karaoke
Some DVDs can delete only vocal parts from the
track and play it as Karaoke. With DVDs like this,
the presence and absence of vocals can be
selected.
• Changing the setting to the presence of
vocal:
1. Press the [Menu] button and select the “Audio”
tab.
2. Select the Vocal option you prefer and press
the [Enter] button.
Adjusting the display quality
The brightness, colors, and contrast of the screen
can be adjusted as you like. See “Adjusting the
display quality” on page 50 for details.
R: Restricted. Under 17 Requires
Accompanying Parent Or Adult Guardian
In the opinion of the rating board, this film
contains some adult material and parents are
urged to find out more about this film before they
allow their children to view it.
NC-17: No One 17 And Under Admitted
This rating declares that the Rating Board
believes that this is a film that most parents will
consider too adult for their youngsters under 17.
No children should be allowed to view an NC-17
film. The reasons for an NC-17 rating can be
violence, sex, aberrational behavior, drug abuse,
or any other element which most parents would
consider too strong for viewing by their children.
Television V-Chip Standards
Changing the parental lock settings
Parental lock levels may be set for the DVD player
as well as for the television. The DVD player
setting is determined by the movie’s rating; the
TV settings are determined by the V-Chip
standards. Registering passwords and setting
parental lock levels prevents children from seeing
violent or adult scenes.
Protection levels and passwords cannot be
changed during the play of DVDs. Press the
[Stop/Eject] button to operate.
DVD/Movie Standards
G: General Audiences. All Ages Admitted
Contains nothing which would, in the view of the
rating board, be offensive to parents whose
younger children view the film.
TV-Y (All Children. This program is designed to
be appropriate for all children.) Whether animated
or live-action, the themes and elements in this
program are specifically designed for a very
young audience, including children from ages 26. This program is not expected to frighten
younger children.
TV-Y7 (Directed to Older Children. This program
is designed for children age 7 and above.) May
be more appropriate for children who have
acquired the developmental skills needed to
distinguish between make-believe and reality.
Themes and elements in this program may
include mild fantasy or comedic violence, or may
frighten children under the age of 7. Therefore,
parents may wish to consider the suitability of
this program for their very young children.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested. Some
Material May Not Be Suitable For Children
TV-Y7-FV (For those programs where fantasy
violence may be more intense or more combative
than other programs in this category.
This is a film which clearly needs to be examined
by parents before they let their children watch.
The label PG indicates that some parents may
consider some material unsuitable for their
children, but the parent must make the decision.
For programs designed for the entire audience,
the general categories are:
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned. May Be
Inappropriate For Children Under 13
PG-13 is a stronger warning to parents to
determine the viewing by their younger children,
since some material might not be suited for them.
TV-G (General Audience. Most parents would
find this program suitable for all ages.)
Although this rating does not signify a program
designed specifically for children, most parents
may let younger children watch this program
unattended.
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TV-PG (Parental Guidance Suggested. This
program contains material that parents may find
unsuitable for younger children.) Many parents
may want to watch it with their younger children.
The theme itself may call for parental guidance
or the program contains one or more of the
following: moderate violence (V), some sexual
situations (S), infrequent coarse language (L),
or some suggestive dialogue (D).
TV-14 (Parents Strongly Cautioned. This
program contains some material that many
parents would find unsuitable for children under
14 years of age.) Parents are urged to exercise
greater care in monitoring this program and are
cautioned against letting children under the age
of 14 watch unattended. This program contains
one or more of the following: intense violence
(V), intense sexual situations (S), strong coarse
language (L), or intensely suggestive dialogue
(D).
TV-MA (Mature Audience Only. This program is
specifically designed to be viewed by adults and
therefore may be unsuitable for children under
17.) This program contains one or more of the
following: graphic violence (V), explicit sexual
activity (S), or crude indecent language (L).
Setting the parental lock for DVD/CD mode
1. While in DVD/CD mode, press the [Menu]
button to display the menu. Select the Parental
Control tab.
2. If you have already set a password, go to
Password Change and enter the password in
Input Password. Press the [Enter] button.
3. If you have not yet set a password, select
Password change, select New Password and
press the [Enter] button.
4. Input a password with the (1)-(9) buttons and
press the [Enter] button.
5. Select “Confirm new password”, enter the
password again, and press the [Enter] button.
If the passwords entered in the two steps do
not match each other, you will receive a
message. Press the [Enter] button to erase
the message, then start again.
6. Once the password has been successfully
entered, press the [Enter] button. A password
is set, making the parental lock effective. After
this, to cancel the parental lock or change the
protection levels, this password is required.
7. Select “Level change” and select the level you
would like. Press the [Enter] key. A green dot
will appear next to the selected level.
8. Select “Exit” and press the [Enter] button.
Setting the parental lock for TV mode
1. While in TV mode, press the [Menu] button to
display the menu and select the Parental
Control tab.
2. If you have already set a password, go to
Password Change and enter the password in
Input Password. Press the [Enter] button.
3. If you have not yet set a password, select
“Password change” and select “New
password” and press the [Enter] button.
4. Input a password with the (1)-(9) buttons and
press the [Enter] button.
5. Select “Confirm new password”, enter the
password again, and press the [Enter] button.
If the passwords entered in the two steps do
not match each other, you will receive a
message. Press the [Enter] button to erase
the message, then start again.
6. Once the password has been successfully
entered, press the [Enter] button. A password
is set, making the parental lock effective. After
this, to cancel the parental lock or change the
protection levels, this password is required.
7. Select “Level change” and select the level you
would like. An “X” indicates that a level is
unlocked. To lock a level, highlight the desired
box and press the [Enter] key. The symbol will
change from “X” to “\/”, indicating that the level
is locked.
8. Select “Exit” and press the [Enter] button.
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ADJUSTING THE DISPLAY
SETTING
Instant MyMedia does not support the DVDs
that have been set to enter a password at
the time of play. When playing these DVD-s,
set the parental level of Instant MyMedia to
“Disabled.”
This section describes how to adjust the setting
of display quality when watching TV, a DVD, or a
video, how to change screen types, and how to
set an off-timer.
Changing display types
Changing a password
The password necessary for changing the
parental lock level can be changed.
1. Press the [Menu] button to display the menu
and select “Parental Control”.
2. Select “Password change”. When “****” is
displayed in the column, an effective
password has already been entered.
3. If a password has not been selected, select
“Input password” and press the [Enter] button.
4. Input password with the (1)-(9) buttons of the
remote control and press the [Enter] button.
— The password entered here is effective
until the menu screen is closed.
— If a wrong password is entered, a message
is displayed. Press the [Enter] button to
erase the message, then proceed again
from Step 1.
5. Select the “New password” and press the
[Enter] button.
6. Input a new password with the (1)-(9) buttons
of the remote control and press the [Enter]
button.
7. Select “Confirm new password” and press the
[Enter] button.
8. Input a new password again with the (1)-(9)
buttons of the remote control and press the
[Enter] button. The password is changed.
After this, the new password is required to
change the parental lock level. If the
passwords entered in the two steps do not
match, a message is displayed. Press the
[Enter] button to erase the message, then
return to step 1.
9. Press the [Enter] button to erase the
message.
When you display pictures of vertically and
horizontally different sizes from the LCD display
of this notebook, display types can be selected.
Display Type
Display Method
Normal
Displays the image so that the
vertical edges of the picture can
be seen. When a picture is
entered with a screen ratio of
4:3, a black strip is displayed on
the left and right corners of the
screen.
Pan & Scan
The picture is enlarged so the
left and right edges extend to the
edge of the screen. When the
picture is displayed with a screen
ratio of 4:3, the vertical sides of
the picture are cut.
1. Press the [Menu] button to display the menu
and select “Display Type”.
2. Select the screen type you like and press the
[Enter] button.
Setting the Timer
With use of the timer, Instant MyMedia can be
automatically terminated and the power to this
notebook is turned off when the set time has been
reached.
The timer can be set to one, two, or three hours.
1. Press the [Menu] button to display the menu
and select “Off-timer”.
2. Select the duration for the power to be turned
off and press the [Enter] button. The offtimer
is set and the menu screen disappears.
— To change the setting to the off-timer,
perform the same steps again.
— To cancel the off-timer, select “Disable”.
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3. When the time specified has elapsed,
Instant MyMedia is automatically
terminated, powering off the notebook.
When recording on a DVD is being
performed at the time when the power is
turned off using the off-timer, the off-timer is
canceled, with the recording to be continued.
When Instant MyMedia is terminated before
the setting time, the offtimer is canceled.
Adjusting the display quality
The brightness and colors of the picture can be
adjusted as you like. Each video adjustment is
applied to all TV, DVD/CD and video play modes.
The setting cannot be changed by each mode.
1. Press the [Menu] button to display the menu
and select the “Video” tab.
2. Select an item you would like to adjust from
“Brightness,” “Color1” or “Color2” and press
the [Enter] button. A bar is indicated below
the screen.
3. Adjust to a value you like using the up and
down cursor buttons.
Returning to the initial state
The following procedure returns the display to
state it was in when purchased.
1. Press the [Menu] button to display the menu
and select the “Video” tab.
2. Select “Reset to default setting” and press the
[Enter] button.
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TV TUNER
TROUBLESHOOTING
section lists questions most frequently asked
about troubles, and answers to each question
that include causes and remedies.
Troubleshooting
If problems are not resolved, contact Fujitsu
Service and Support.
Read this section if you encounter problems
during the operation of this notebook. This
Symptom
Possible Cause
Remedies
Reference
The screen does not appear
The power supply
indicator does not
light
The AC adapter is not connected Connect the AC
properly.
adapter properly.
Refer to your
notebook’s user
guide.
The power supply is turned off
Refer to your
notebook’s user
guide.
Turn on the power
to the notebook.
The power supply The power to the external device Turn on the device.
indicator light blue. connected to the video input port
is turned off.
The video cable or the S-Video
cable are not properly
connected.
See
manufacturer’s
instructions.
Properly connect
the video cable or
S-Video cable.
“Connecting the
TV tuner” on page
34.
…
The screen image is distorted
Light or dark dots
are displayed.
This is a characteristic of the
LCD display, and is not a
problem.
…
TV broadcast does
not work.
The antenna cable is not
connected properly.
Connect the
antenna cable
correctly.
Channels are not set.
Set the channels.
TV broadcast
pictures are not
clear
The antenna cable is not
connected properly.
Connect the
antenna cable
correctly.
The TV image
appears as double
or triple images
Objects in the environment (e.g., Adjust the position
and direction of the
buildings or mountains) could
antenna.
have an influence on the
broadcast quality.
…
…
…
…
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Symptom
Possible Cause
Remedies
Reference
Stripes and dots
appear during the
TV broadcast.
The image can be affected by
high-voltage cables,
automobiles, or electric
appliances such as hair dryers.
Change the location …
of the notebook.
DVDs cannot be
played or the DVD
picture is distorted.
The disc is upside down.
Check the
orientation of the
disc.
The disc is dirty.
Gently wipe off the
disc.
The disc is scratched or warped. Do not use the disc.
…
…
…
Audio does not come on, or doesn’t sound right
No sound comes out The speaker settings are turned Press the [Mute]
off.
button on the
of the speakers
remote control.
…
The volume is set too low.
Adjust the volume
with the volume
button on the
remote control.
…
Headphones are connected to
the notebook.
The notebook’s
speakers are
disabled when
headphones are
plugged in. Unplug
the headphones.
…
The audio cable for video input
is not connected.
Connect the audio
cable properly.
…
Noise comes out of
the speakers
Devices such as cell phones that Use the interfering
generate radio waves are being device away from
used near the notebook.
the notebook.
…
Noise momentarily
switches while
channels are
changed.
The channels being selected
cannot be received.
Select other
channels.
…
The remote control batteries are Change the
dead.
batteries.
…
The battery polarities (+, -) in the Insert the batteries
remote control are reversed.
properly.
…
Certain procedures don’t work properly
The remote control
doesn’t work
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Symptom
The remote control
doesn’t work
(Continued)
When you attempt
to start Instant
MyMedia, the
notebook starts
instead
Possible Cause
Remedies
Reference
AC adapter for the notebook is
not connected properly.
Properly connect
the AC adapter.
Strong irradiated light from
fluorescent lamps are exposed
to the IR port.
Change the
orientation or
location of the
notebook.
The signals from the remote
control do not reach the IR port
on the notebook.
Position the remote
control so it is in
line-of-sight of the
IR port.
…
The notebook is in Standby
mode.
Power down the
notebook.
Refer to your
notebook’s user
guide.
The BIOS setting for Instant
MyMedia is disabled.
Change the BIOS
setting of Instant
MyMedia.
Refer to your
notebook’s user
guide.
…
Only certain remote TV broadcasts are being
recorded.
control buttons
respond
During recording,
most buttons are
disabled, with the
exceptions of
volume and pause.
Refer to your
notebook’s user
guide.
…
Recording can’t be performed
Recording does not The DVD-RAM disc is not
start, even when the recognized.
[REC] button on the
remote control is
pressed.
It takes time for the …
notebook to identify
a DVD-RAM disc.
Press the [REC]
button again after
the “loading the
disc” message or
the recordable time
indicator has
disappeared.
Instant MyMedia will …
only record on
DVDRAM discs.
Use a DVD-RAM
disc.
A message
A disc other than a DVDRAM
indicating that no
disc is installed.
disc is inserted is
displayed when the
[REC] button on the
remote control is
The disc is not inserted correctly. Verify that the disc
pressed.
is inserted properly
The drive tray is not closed.
Check that the disc
is lying flat in the
media tray and
close the tray.
Refer to your
notebook’s user
guide.
Refer to your
notebook’s user
guide.
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Recovery of Instant MyMedia
If Instant MyMedia does not start, or does not
work properly, the problems may be solved by
returning the notebook to the status when
purchased by means of performing an Instant
MyMedia recovery.
Use of the recovery of Instant MyMedia
enables the setting of current channels
to be deleted.
To recover Instant MyMedia, you will need
to use the System Restore DVD and the
Instant MyMedia recovery disc.
Execute the recovery of Instant MyMedia
1. Turn off your notebook and locate the [F12]
key on the keyboard. Be ready to press this
key immediately after you turn on the
notebook.
2. Press the power button and press the [F12]
key as soon as the Fujitsu logo appears. The
Boot Menu will appear.
If you don’t press the [F12] at the proper time,
Windows will start. Turn off the notebook, and
proceed again from step 1.
If the recovery menu is not displayed, eject
the disc to check that a proper disc is
installed. After checking, press the [Delete]
key while pressing the [Ctrl] key and the [Alt]
key to restart the notebook.
5. Using the cursor keys, select “Restore the
Instant MyMedia” and press the [Enter] key.
If you select “Restore Hard Disk to Original
State” or “Delete All Data on the Hard Disk,”
the data saved in the notebook will be erased.
If you mistakenly select these, press the [N]
on the following screen to stop the recovery.
6. Following the instruction in the screen, eject
the Restore DVD and insert the Instant
MyMedia Restore disc.
7. Press the [Y] key. A message showing
“Restore is in process” is displayed, and your
notebook will start copying files.
8. When restore is complete, a message
appears prompting you to remove the Restore
disc. Remove the disc and press the [Y] key.
The system will reboot.
3. Insert the Restore DVD in your drive. Wait
approximately 10 seconds so the disc can be
identified, then proceed to the next step.
4. Press the cursor down key to select “CD-ROM
drive” and press the [Enter] key.
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5
User-Installable
Devices and Media
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LITHIUM ION BATTERY
Your LifeBook notebook has a Lithium ion battery
that provides power for operating your notebook
when no external power source is available. The
battery is durable and long lasting, but should
not be exposed to extreme temperatures, high
voltages, chemicals or other hazards.
The Lithium ion battery operating time may
become shorter if it is used under the following
conditions:
• The operating temperature range of the
Lithium ion battery is 5°C to 30°C. If the battery
is used outside these temperature ranges,
charging efficiency will be greatly reduced and
the likelihood of battery deterioration will
greatly increase. The Battery Charging
indicator on the Status Indicator Panel will flash
orange when you try to charge a battery that
is outside its operating temperature range.
• When using a high current device such as a
modem, DVD, or hard drive, using the AC
adapter will conserve your battery life.
Actual battery life will vary based on
screen brightness, applications, features,
power management settings, battery
condition and other customer
preferences. Media player drive or hard
drive usage may also have a significant
impact on battery life. The batter y
charging capacity is reduced as the
battery ages. If your battery is running low
quickly, you should replace it with a new
one.
Do not leave a faulty battery in your
LifeBook notebook. It may damage your
AC adapter, or your LifeBook notebook
itself. It may also prevent operation of your
notebook by draining all available current
into the bad battery.
Under federal, state, or local law, it may
be illegal to dispose of batteries by putting
them in the trash. Please take care of our
environment and dispose of batteries
properly. Check with your local
government authority for details regarding
recycling or disposing of old batteries.
Recharging the Batteries
If you want to know the charge condition of the
primary Lithium ion battery, check the Battery
Level indicator located on the Status Indicator
panel. The indicator changes as the battery level
changes.
The Lithium ion battery is recharged internally
using the AC adapter. To recharge the battery,
make sure the battery is installed in your
notebook and connect the AC adapter.
Make sure that the Battery Charging indicator
and the percentage charge is indicated by
the Battery Level icon on the Status Indicator
Panel.
It is not necessary to discharge the battery
completely before recharging. Charge times will
be much longer if your notebook is in use while
the battery is charging. If you want to charge the
battery more quickly, put your notebook into
Suspend mode, or turn it off while the adapter is
charging the battery.
Using heavy current devices such as a
modem or frequent media player accesses
may prevent charging completely.
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Low Battery State
Replacing the Battery
When the battery is running low, a low battery
notification message will appear. If you do not
respond to the low battery message, the batteries
will continue to discharge until they are too low
to operate. When this happens, your LifeBook
notebook will go into Suspend mode. There is
no guarantee that your data will be saved once
the notebook reaches this point.
With the purchase of an additional battery, you
can have a fully charged spare to swap with one
that is not charged. (Figure 5-1)
1. Have a charged battery ready to install.
2. Shut down your LifeBook notebook and
disconnect the AC adapter.
3. Press the battery release latches while lifting
the battery.
4. Remove the battery from the bay.
Once the low battery notification message
appears, you need to either plug in an
AC power adapter, or save all your active
data, power down your system, and install
a charged battery as soon as possible.
When you are in Suspend mode there
must always be at least one power source
active. If you remove all power sources
while your LifeBook notebook is in
Suspend mode, any data that has not
been saved to the hard drive will be lost.
Once your LifeBook notebook battery goes dead,
you will be unable to resume operation until you
provide a source of power either from an adapter
or a charged battery. Once you have provided
power, you will need to press the Power/Suspend/
Resume button to resume operation. If your
battery dies, your data will be lost if a power
source is not provided promptly. Once you
provide power, you can continue to use your
LifeBook notebook while an adapter is charging
the battery.
5. Insert the new battery into the bay. The pins
will automatically align with the connector.
6. Press the battery down until the battery
release latches snap into place.
7. Plug in the AC adapter and turn the power
on.
Battery
Release
Latches
Figure 5-1. Replacing the Battery
Damaged Batteries
The Battery Level indicator displays the operating
level available in that battery. If this icon is red
and blinking, it means that the battery is damaged
and must be replaced so it does not damage any
other parts of your notebook.
If the Lithium ion battery connector is not fully
seated, you may not be able to use your
LifeBook notebook or charge your battery.
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SD Card
Memory Stick
Memory Stick/SD Card Slot
Figure 5-2. Installing a Memory Stick/SD Card
MEMORY STICK/SECURE
DIGITAL MEDIA
Your LifeBook notebook supports Memory Stick/
Memory Stick Pro and Secure Digital (SD) cards,
on which you can store and transfer data to and
from a variety of digital devices. These cards use
flash memory architecture, which means they
don’t need a power source to retain data.
Memory Stick is a flash memory technology
developed by Sony Electronics. Memory Stick
allows you to record, transfer and share digital
content, such as digital pictures, movies, music,
voice, and computer data and applications.
Secure Digital (SD) Cards are very similar to
Memory Sticks, but they are shorter. Like the
Memory Stick, SD Cards allow portable storage
among a variety of devices, such as cell phones,
GPS systems, digital cameras, and PDAs. SD
Cards transfer data quickly, with low battery
consumption. Like the memory stick, it uses flash
memory architecture.
Figure 5-3. Memory Stick (left) and Secure Digital
Card (right)
Installing Memory Stick/SD Cards
Memory Sticks and SD Cards are installed in the
Memory Stick/SD Card slot (Figure 5-2). To install
a Memory Stick or SD Card, follow these steps:
Installing or removing a Memory Stick or
SD Card during your LifeBook notebook’s
shutdown or bootup process may damage
the card and/or your LifeBook notebook.
Do not insert a card into a slot if there is
water or any other substance on the card
as you may permanently damage the
card, your LifeBook notebook, or both.
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1. See your Memory Stick or SD Card manual
for instructions on the installation of your card.
Some cards may require that your notebook
is off while installing them.
2. Make sure there is no card currently in the
slot. If there is, see Removing a Memory
Stick/SD Card.
3. Insert your PC Card into the slot with the
product label facing up.
4. Push the card firmly into the slot until it is
seated in the connector.
Removing a Memory Stick/SD Card
To remove a Memory Stick or SD Card, see your
Memory Stick or SD Card manual for instructions.
Some cards may require your LifeBook notebook
to be in Suspend Mode or Off while removing
them.
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MEMORY UPGRADE
MODULE
Your LifeBook notebook comes with on-board
high speed Synchronous Dynamic RAM
(SDRAM, PC2-5300-type, DDR, 667 MHz)
factory installed (the amount of on-board memory
depends upon the configuration of your system).
To increase your LifeBook notebook’s memory
capacity, you may install a larger and/or additional
memory upgrade module, with a maximum of 2
GB. The memory upgrade must be a dual-in-line
(DIMM) SDRAM module. To ensure 100%
compatibility, purchase the SDRAM module only
from Fujitsu.
Fujitsu highly recommends that only memory
modules purchased from Fujitsu or
recommended by Fujitsu be installed. The
installation of incompatible memory modules
can cause numerous problems which could
result in loss of data.
Installing a Memory Module
To install a memory upgrade module follow these
steps:
Figure 5-4. Opening the Memory Upgrade
Compartment
4. Remove the new memory upgrade module
from the static guarded sleeve.
5. Align the memory upgrade module with the
component side up. Align the connector edge
of the memory upgrade module with the
connector slot in the compartment.
6. Insert the memory upgrade module at a 45°
angle. Press the connector edge of the
module firmly down and into the connector
until it lodges under the retaining clip. You
will hear a click when it is properly in place.
(Figure 5-5)
Turn off power and remove any telephone
line connections before performing the
memory upgrade.
If the computer has been used recently,
it may be hot. Make sure the system has
cooled off completely before changing
memory.
1. Turn off power to your LifeBook notebook and
remove any power adapter.
2. Turn the notebook bottom side up, and
remove the screws of the memory upgrade
module compartment. (Figure 5-4)
Figure 5-5. Installing a Second Memory Module
7. Replace the cover. (Figure 5-4)
8. Replace the screws.
3. Remove the cover.
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You can check the memory capacity by looking
at the Info menu of the BIOS setup:
The memory upgrade module is not
something you routinely remove from your
notebook. Once it is installed, you should
leave it in place unless you want to change
system memory capacity.
To Remove a Memory Upgrade
Module
1. Perform steps 1 through 4 of Installing a
Memory Upgrade Module.
2. Pull the clips sideways away from each side
of the memory upgrade module at the same
time.
3. While holding the clips out, remove the
module from the slot by lifting it up and pulling
towards the rear of your notebook.
4. Store the memory upgrade module in a static
guarded sleeve.
5. Replace the cover.
After changing your memory module
configuration, you must complete the
Resetting the Hibernation (Save-to-Disk)
Parameters procedure in order for the
Hibernation (Save-to-Disk) mode to operate
properly on your LifeBook notebook.
1. Turn on the power to your LifeBook notebook
using the Power/Suspend/Resume button.
2. Allow the system to start booting and press
the F2 key once the Fujitsu logo appears on
the screen with a prompt below it. This will
open the main menu of the BIOS setup with
the current settings displayed. Use the right
arrow key to select Info in the BIOS Setup
menu.
The System Memory and the Extended Memory
capacity, as detected by your LifeBook notebook
during the Power On Self Test (POST), are
displayed at the bottom of the Info menu screen.
The chart below shows the possible displays that
can be shown on the screen.
If the total memory displayed is incorrect,
check that your memory upgrade module is
properly installed.
Memory Displayed
Slot 1
Slot 2
Total Memory
256 MB
0
256 MB
256 MB
256 MB
512 MB
256 MB
512 MB
768 MB
1.25 GB
256 MB
1 GB
Checking the Computer Recognition
of New Memory Capacity
512 MB
512 MB
1 GB
512 MB
1 GB
1.5 GB
Once you have changed the system memory
capacity by either adding or removing a memory
upgrade module, be sure to check that your
LifeBook notebook has recognized the change.
1 GB
1 GB
2 GB
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ExpressCard™ Slot
ExpressCard™ Eject
Button
PC Card Eject Button
PC Card Slot
Figure 5-6. IPC Card/ExpressCard™ Slots
PC CARDS/
EXPRESSCARD™
Your LifeBook notebook supports Type I and Type
II PC Cards and ExpressCard™ , which can
perform a variety of functions depending on which
type of card you install. You can install one or
two cards at a time, depending on its type. PC
Cards should be installed in the bottom slot, and
ExpressCard™ in the top slot.
Some available PC/ExpressCard™:
• Local area network (LAN) cards (Type II)
• IDE solid-state disk cards (Type II)
Installing PC Cards
PC Cards are installed in the PC Card slot. To
install a PC Card, follow these steps:
Installing or removing a PC Card during
your LifeBook notebook’s shutdown or
bootup process may damage the card
and/or your LifeBook notebook.
Do not insert a PC Card into a slot if there
is water or any other substance on the
card as you may permanently damage the
card, your LifeBook notebook, or both.
• SCSI cards (Type II)
• Other PC Cards that conform to PCMCIA 2.1
or CardBus standards
For further information, refer to the instructions
supplied with your card(s).
You may be required to log on as an
Administrator or member of the
Administrator’s Group to complete this
procedure. If the computer is connected to a
network, network policy settings may also
prevent you from completing this procedure.
1. See your PC Card manual for instructions
on the installation of your card. Some cards
may require that your notebook is off while
installing them.
PC Card
PC Card Slot
(bottom slot only)
Figure 5-7. Installing/Removing PC Cards
2. Make sure there is no PC Card currently in
the slot. If there is, see Removing PC Cards.
3. If the eject button is extended, press it until it
clicks.
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4. Insert the card into the slot with the label
facing up.
5. Push the card firmly into the slot until it is
seated in the connector.
Removing PC Cards
See your PC Card manual for specific instructions
on removing your card. Some cards may require
your notebook to be in Suspend Mode or Off
during removal.
Windows has a shutdown procedure for
PC Cards that must be followed before
removing a card. (Review your operating
system manual for the correct procedure.)
It is good practice to remove devices
using the Unplug or Eject Hard-ware icon
in the system tray.
If the dialog box states that the device
cannot be removed, you must save all of
your open files, close any open
applications and shut down your
notebook.
1. Unlock the card from the slot by pressing the
eject button associated with the slot in which
the card is located. When pressed, the button
will pop out.
2. Firmly press the button again until it is flush
with the notebook. This will eject the card
slightly out of the slot allowing you to remove
the card.
Installing ExpressCard™
There are two different width ExpressCard™: 34
mm and 54 mm. The connector inside the slot is
located on the left-hand side of the slot. If you
insert a 34 mm card, be sure to align it with the
left side of the slot when inserting it.
ExpressCard™ are installed in the
ExpressCard™ slot (the top slot). (Figure 5-6).
54 mm ExpressCard™
ExpressCard™ Slot
(top slot)
34 mm ExpressCard™
Figure 5-8. Installing/Removing ExpressCard™
Installing or removing an ExpressCard™
during your notebook’s shutdown or
bootup process may damage the card
and/or your notebook.
Do not insert an ExpressCard™ into a slot
if there is water or any other substance
on the card as you may permanently
damage the card, your notebook, or both.
If the PC Card has an external connector and
cable, do not pull the cable when removing
the card.
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Removing ExpressCard™
You may be required to log on as
Administrator or a member of the
Administrator’s Group to complete this
procedure. If your computer is connected to
a network, network policy settings may also
prevent you from completing this procedure.
See your ExpressCard™ manual for instructions
on the installation of your card. Some cards may
require that your notebook is off while installing
them.
To install an ExpressCard™, follow these steps:
1. Make sure there is no ExpressCard™
currently in the slot. If there is, see Removing
ExpressCard™.
2. If the eject button is extended, press it in until
it clicks.
3. Insert your ExpressCard™ into the slot with
the product label facing up. If you are
inserting a 34 mm card, be sure to align it
with the left side of the slot when inserting it.
4. Push the card firmly into the slot until it is
seated in the connector.
See your ExpressCard™ manual for specific
instructions on removing your card. Some cards
may require your notebook to be in Suspend
Mode or Off during removal.
Windows has a shutdown procedure for
ExpressCard™ that must be followed
before removing a card. (Review your
operating system manual for the correct
procedure.) It is good practice to remove
devices using the Unplug or Eject Hardware icon in the system tray.
If the dialog box states that the device
cannot be removed, you must save all of
your open files, close any open
applications and shut down your
notebook.
To remove an ExpressCard™, follow these steps:
1. Unlock the card from the slot by pressing the
eject button associated with the slot in which
the card is located. When pressed, the button
will pop out.
2. Firmly press the button again until it is flush
with the notebook. This will eject the card
slightly out of the slot allowing you to remove
the card.
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Troubleshooting
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Tr o u b l e s h o o t i n g
TROUBLESHOOTING
There may be occasions when you encounter
simple setup or operating problems that you can
solve on the spot, or problems with peripheral
devices that can be solved by replacing the
device. The information in this section helps you
isolate and resolve some of these straightforward
issues and identify failures that require service.
Identifying the Problem
If you encounter a problem, go through the
following procedure before pursuing complex
troubleshooting:
8. If you have tried the solutions suggested in
the Troubleshooting Table without success,
contact your local support representative.
Before you place the call, you should have the
following information ready so that the customer
support representative can provide you with the
fastest possible solution:
• Product name
• Product configuration number
• Product serial number
• Purchase date
• Conditions under which the problem occurred
1. Turn off your LifeBook notebook.
• Any error messages that have occurred
2. Make sure the AC adapter is plugged into
your LifeBook notebook and to an active AC
power source.
• Hardware configuration
3. Make sure that any card installed in the PC
Card slot is seated properly. You can also
remove the card from the slot, thus
eliminating it as a possible cause of failure.
See the Configuration Label on the bottom of your
LifeBook notebook for configuration and serial
numbers.
4. Make sure that any devices connected to the
external connectors are plugged in properly.
You can also disconnect such devices, thus
eliminating them as possible causes of
failure.
Specific Problems
5. Turn on your LifeBook notebook. Make sure
it has been off at least 10 seconds before
you turn it on.
6. Go through the boot sequence.
7. If the problem has not been resolved, refer
to the Troubleshooting Table that follows for
more detailed troubleshooting information.
• Type of device connected, if any
EUsing the Troubleshooting Table
When you have problems with your LifeBook
notebook, try to find the symptoms under the
Problem column of the troubleshooting table for
the feature giving you difficulty. You will find a
description of common causes for that symptom
under the column Possible Cause and what, if
anything, you can do to correct the condition
under Possible Solutions. All possible causes or
solutions may not apply to your LifeBook
notebook.
If you keep notes about what you have
tried, your support representative may be
able to help you more quickly by giving
additional suggestions over the phone.
Do not return a failed LifeBook notebook
to your supplier until you have talked to a
support representative.
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Troubleshooting Table
Problem
Possible Cause
Possible Solution
Audio Problem
There is no sound
coming from the
built-in speakers.
The software volume
control is set too low.
Adjust the sound volume control settings in
your software, operating system and
applications.
Headphones are plugged
into your LifeBook
notebook.
Plugging in headphones disables the built-in
speakers, remove the headphones.
BIOS audio settings are
incorrect.
Set the BIOS setup utility to the default values
within the Multimedia Device Configuration
menu.
Software driver is not
configured correctly.
Refer to your application and operating system
documentation for help.
Optical Drive Problems
LifeBook notebook
fails to recognize
media discs.
The disc is not pushed
down onto raised center
circle of the drive.
Open media player tray and re-install the
media disc properly.
Setup utility is set to
something other than
media player or Auto for
Secondary Master
Controller.
Revise BIOS settings for the Secondary
Master Controller.
Wrong drive designator
Verify the drive designator used by the
was used for media player application is the same as the one used by the
operating system. When the operating system
in the application.
is booted from a media player, drive
designators are automatically adjusted.
Windows Media Player
auto insert notification
function is disabled.
Start the media player from the desktop or
application software or re-enable the Windows
media player auto insert notification function.
Media disc is dirty or
defective.
Wipe the disc with a non-abrasive CD cleaning
cloth and reinsert. It if still will not work try
another media disc in the drive.
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Problem
Possible Cause
Possible Solution
Optical Drive Problems
The Media Player
Access indicator
on the Status
Indicator Panel
blinks at regular
intervals when no
disc is in the tray
or the media drive
is not installed.
The Windows media
player auto insert
notification function is
active and is checking to
see if a media disc is
ready to run.
This is normal.
The notebook fails
to Auto-Play a
DVD movie.
The media player software Locate and install the DVD-ROM Applications
has not been installed.
CD.
The media player
will not play
international DVD
titles
The region code for the
DVD does not match that
of the media player.
All Fujitsu notebook DVD drive is pre-set at
factory to read DVD title with region codes for
specific Asia Pacific markets (e.g. code 3 for
Asian, code 4 for Australia, code 6 for China).
The first time you play a DVD title with a
region code different from that of the DVD
optical drive - the region code set at factory,
you will be prompted to change the region
code of the DVD optical drive. The region code
of a DVD optical drive can be changed up to 4
times, after which it will be locked so that the
DVD optical drive can only play DVD titles of
the final region code set.
Hard Drive Problems
You cannot access
your hard drive.
The setup utility is
incorrectly set for your
internal (Primary Master)
or optional second hard
drive (Primary Slave).
Revise BIOS settings to set both Primary
Master and Primary Slave correctly.
The wrong drive
designator was used by
an application when a
bootable CD-ROM was
used to start the LifeBook
notebook.
Verify drive designator used by application is
in use by the operating system. When the
operating system is booted from a CD, drive
designations are automatically adjusted.
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Problem
Possible Cause
Possible Solution
Security is set so your OS
cannot be started without
a password.
Verify your password and security settings.
Hard Drive Problems
You cannot access
your hard drive.
(continued)
Keyboard or Mouse Problems
The built-in
keyboard does not
seem to work.
The LifeBook notebook
has gone into Suspend
mode.
Push the Power/Suspend/Resume button.
Your application has
locked out your keyboard.
Try to use your integrated pointing device to
restart your system. If this fails, turn your
LifeBook notebook off press the Power/
Suspend/Resume button for 10 seconds or
more, and then turn it back on.
You have installed
an external
keyboard or
mouse, and it does
not seem to work.
Your external device is not Re-install your device.
properly installed.
Your operating system
software is not set up with
the correct software driver
for that device.
Check your device and operating system
documentation and activate the proper driver.
You have
connected an
external keyboard
or a mouse and it
seems to be
locking up the
system.
Your operating system
software is not set up with
the correct software driver
for that device.
Check your device and operating system
documentation and activate the proper driver.
Your system has crashed.
Try to restart your LifeBook notebook. If this
fails, turn your LifeBook notebook off press the
Power/Suspend/Resume button for 10
seconds or more, and then turn it back on.
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Problem
Possible Cause
Possible Solution
Memory Problems
Your Info menu of
the BIOS setup
utility information,
does not show the
correct amount of
installed memory.
Your memory upgrade
module is not properly
installed.
Remove and re-install your memory upgrade
module.
You have a memory
failure.
Check for Power On Self Test (POST)
messages.
Messages about modem
operation are generated
by whichever modem
application is in use.
See your application software documentation
for additional information.
Modem Problems
Messages about
modem operation.
USB or IR Device Problems
You have installed
a USB or IR
device. Your
LifeBook notebook
does not recognize
the device, or the
device does not
seem to work
properly.
The device is not properly
installed.
Remove and re-install the device.
The device may have
been installed while an
application was running,
so your LifeBook is not
aware of its installation.
Close the application and restart your
LifeBook notebook.
Your software may not
have the correct software
driver active.
See your software documentation and activate
the correct driver.
You may have the wrong I/ See your device documentation and software
O address selected for
documentation to determine the required I/O
your device.
address. Change the settings in the BIOS
setup utility.
Your device and another
device are assigned the
same I/O address.
Check all I/O addresses located within the
BIOS setup utility and any other installed
hardware or software to make sure there are
no duplications.
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Problem
Possible Cause
Possible Solution
PC Card Problems
PC Card does not
work or locks up
the system.
The card is not properly
installed.
Remove and re-install the card.
The card may have been
installed while an
application was running,
so your system is not
aware of it.
Close the application and restart your
LifeBook notebook.
Your software may not
have the correct software
driver active.
See your software documentation and activate
the correct driver.
You may have the wrong I/ See PC Card documentation to determine the
required I/O address. Change the BIOS
O address selected for
settings.
your PC Card device.
Your PC Card device and
another device are
assigned the same I/O
address.
Check all I/O addresses located within the
BIOS setup utility and any other installed
hardware or software to make sure there are
no duplications.
The card may have been
“removed” using the
Unplug or Eject Hardware
utility.
If Unplug or Eject Hardware utility has been
used to remove the card, the system will not
recognize it, even if it is still in the slot.
Remove the card and reinstall it. If that isn’t
successful, reboot the system.
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Problem
Possible Cause
Possible Solution
Power Failures
You turn on your
LifeBook notebook
and nothing seems
to happen.
The installed primary
battery is completely
discharged, there is no
optional second battery
installed or there is no
power adapter installed.
Check the Status Indicator Panel to determine
the presence and condition of the batteries.
Install a charged battery or a power adapter.
The primary battery is
installed but is faulty.
Use the Status Indicator panel to verify the
presence and condition of the batteries. If a
battery is indicating a short, remove that
battery and operate from another power
source or replace that battery.
The battery is low.
Check the Status Indicator Panel to verify the
presence and condition of the battery. Use an
AC adapter to operate until a battery is
charged or install a charged battery.
The power adapter is not
plugged in properly.
Verify that your adapter is connected correctly.
The power adapter has no Move the AC cord to a different outlet, check
power from the AC outlet. for a line switch or tripped circuit breaker for
the AC outlet.
Your LifeBook
notebook turns off
all by itself.
The power adapter is
faulty.
Try a different power adapter or install a
charged optional second battery.
You have a battery failure.
Verify the condition of the batteries using the
Status Indicator Panel, and replace or remove
any batteries that are shorted.
The power management
parameters are set for
auto timeouts which are
too short for your
operating needs.
Press any button on the keyboard, or move
the mouse to restore operation. If that fails,
push the Power/Suspend/Resume button.
Check your power management settings, or
close your applications and go to the Power
Options menu of the setup utility to adjust the
timeout values to suit your needs.
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Problem
Possible Cause
Possible Solution
Power Failures
Your LifeBook
notebook turns off
all by itself.
Your installed battery is
faulty.
Verify the condition of the battery using the
Status Indicator panel and replace or remove
any battery that is shorted.
(continued)
The battery seems
to discharge too
quickly.
You are running an
Use both the primary battery and/or use a
application that uses a
power adapter for this application when at all
great deal of power due to possible.
frequent hard drive or
media player drive access,
use of a modem card or a
LAN PC card.
The power savings
features may be disabled.
Check the power management and/or setup
utility settings in the Power Options menu and
adjust according to your operating needs.
The brightness is turned
all the way up.
Turn down the brightness adjustment. The
higher the brightness the more power your
display uses.
The battery is very old.
Replace the battery.
The battery has been
exposed to high
temperatures.
Replace the battery.
The battery is too hot or
too cold.
Restore the LifeBook to normal operating
temperature. The Battery Charging icon on the
indicator panel will flash when the battery is
outside operating range.
The Mode light is on
constantly.
Turn off the Mode light by turning system
power off, then pressing the Power/Suspend/
Resume button for four or more seconds.
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Problem
Possible Cause
Possible Solution
Shutdown and Startup Problems
The Power/
Suspend/Resume
button does not
work.
The Power/Suspend/
Enable the button from the setup utility.
Resume button is disabled
from the Advanced
submenu of the Power
menu of the setup utility.
You did not hold the
button in long enough.
Hold the button longer. This may need to be a
few seconds if your application is preventing
the CPU from checking for button pushes.
There may be a conflict
with the application
software.
Close all applications and try the button again.
The boot sequence
settings of the setup utility
are not compatible with
your configuration.
Set the operating source by pressing the
[ESC] key while the Fujitsu logo is on screen
or use the [F2] key and enter the setup utility
and adjust the source settings from the Boot
menu.
You have a secured
system requiring a
password to load your
operating system.
Make sure you have the right password. Enter
the setup utility and verify the Security settings
and modify them as accordingly.
Internal hard drive was
not detected.
Use the BIOS setup utility or Primary Master
submenu, located within the Main menu, to try
to auto detect the internal hard drive.
An error message
is displayed during
the LifeBook
notebook (boot)
sequence.
Power On Self Test
(POST) has detected a
problem.
See Power On Self Test (POST) messages to
deter-mine the meaning of the problem. Not all
messages are errors; some are status
indicators.
Your LifeBook
notebook appears
to change setup
parameters when
you start it.
BIOS setup changes were Make sure you select Save Changes And
not saved when you made Exit when exiting the BIOS setup utility.
them and exited the BIOS
setup utility returning it to
previous settings.
The system
powers up and
displays power-on
information, but
fails to load the
operating system.
The BIOS CMOS hold-up
battery has failed.
Contact your support representative for
repairs. This is not a user serviceable part but
has a normal life of 3 to 5 years.
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Possible Cause
Possible Solution
Video Problems
Display is blank
when you turn on
the system.
Something is pushing on
the Closed Cover switch.
Clear the Closed Cover switch.
The LifeBook notebook is Pressing [F10] while holding down the [Fn] key
set for an external monitor allows you to change the destination of your
only.
display video. Each time you press the
combination of keys you will step to the next
choice. The choices, in order, are: built-in
display only, external monitor only, both built-in
display and external monitor.
The angle and brightness
settings of the display are
not adequate for the
lighting conditions.
Move the display and the brightness control
until you have adequate visibility.
The power management
timeouts may be set for
very short intervals and
you failed to notice the
display come on and go
off again.
Press any button on the keyboard, or move
the mouse to restore operation. If that fails,
push the Power/Suspend/Resume button.
(The display may be shut off by Standy mode,
Auto Suspend or Video Timeout)
When the ATI
Driver CD is first
installed, you
receive a Microsoft
message informing
you that the ATI
driver is not
compatible with
your operating
system.
The warning does not
If this message appears on your screen, click
apply to your LifeBook; the the Continue Anyway or Yes buttons to
driver has been
proceed.
thoroughly tested and its
installation will not
jeopardize the
performance of your
system.
The LifeBook
notebook turned
on with a series of
beeps and your
built-in display is
blank.
Power On Self Test
(POST) has detected a
failure which does not
allow the display to
operate.
Contact your support representative.
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Problem
Possible Cause
Possible Solution
Video Problems
The display goes
blank by itself after
you have been
using it.
The LifeBook notebook
has gone into Video
timeout, Standby mode,
Suspend mode or
Hibernation (Save-to-Disk)
mode because you have
not used it for a period of
time.
Press any button on the keyboard, or move
the mouse to restore operation. If that fails,
push the Power/Suspend/Resume button.
Check your power management settings, or
close your applications and go to the Power
Savings menu of the setup utility to adjust the
timeout values to suit your operation needs.
Something is pushing on
the Closed Cover switch.
Check the Closed Cover switch.
The power management
timeouts may be set for
very short intervals and
you failed to notice the
display come on and go
off again.
Press a keyboard button or move the mouse
to restore operation. If that fails, push the
Power/Suspend/Resume button. (The display
may be shut off by Standby Mode, Auto
Suspend or Video Timeout)
The built-in display
does not close.
A foreign object, such as a Remove all foreign objects from the keyboard.
paper clip, is stuck
between the display and
the keyboard.
The built-in display
has bright or dark
spots.
If the spots are very tiny
and few in number, this is
normal for a large LCD
display.
This is normal; do nothing.
If the spots are numerous
or large enough to
interfere with your
operation needs.
Display is faulty; contact your support
representative.
You are running an
application that does not
support 800 x 600/1024 x
768 pixel resolution
display and display
compression is enabled.
Display compression gives a clearer but
smaller display for applications that do not
support 800 x 600/1024 x 768 pixel resolution.
You can fill the screen but have less resolution
by changing your display compression setting,
(See the Video Features submenu, located
within the Advanced menu of the BIOS.)
The application
display uses only a
portion of your
screen and is
surrounded by a
dark frame.
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Possible Cause
Possible Solution
Video Problems
The Display is dark The BatteryAid default is
when on battery
set on low brightness to
power.
conserve power.
You have
connected an
external monitor
and it does not
display any
information.
You have
connected an
external monitor
and it does not
come on.
Press [Fn] + [F7] to increase brightness or
double-click on BatteryAid gauge and adjust
Power Control under battery settings.
Your BIOS setup is not set Toggle the video destination by pressing [Fn]
and [F10] together, or check your BIOS setup
to enable your external
and enable your external monitor. (See Video
monitor.
Features submenu, located within the
Advanced Menu of the BIOS.)
Your external monitor is
not properly installed.
Reinstall your device.
Your operating system
software is not set up with
the correct software driver
for that device.
Check your device and operating system
documentation and activate the proper driver.
Your external monitor is
not compatible with your
LifeBook notebook.
See your monitor documentation and the
External Monitor Support portions of the
Specifications section.
Miscellaneous Problems
An error message
is displayed on the
screen during the
operation of an
application.
Application software often
has its own set of error
message displays.
See your application manual and help displays
screens for more information. Not all
messages are errors some may simply be
status.
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Care and
Maintenance
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Care and Maintenance
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
• Keep the covers closed on the connectors and
slots when they are not in use.
If you use your LifeBook notebook carefully, you
will increase its life and reliability. This section
provides some tips for looking after your
notebook.
• Do not put heavy or sharp objects on the
computer.
Electrical equipment may be hazardous if
misused. Operations of this product or similar
products must always be supervised by an
adult. Do not allow children access to the
interior of any electrical products and do not
permit them to handle any cables.
Caring for your LifeBook notebook
• Your LifeBook notebook is a durable but
sensitive electronic device. Treat it with respect
and care.
• Transport the notebook it in a suitable carrying
case.
• Do not attempt to service the computer
yourself. Always follow installation instructions
closely.
• Keep it away from food and beverages.
• If you accidentally spill liquid on your notebook:
1. Turn it off.
2. Position it so that the liquid can run out.
3. Let it dry out for 24 hours, or longer if
needed.
4. If your LifeBook notebook will not boot up
after it has dried out, call your support
representative.
• Do not use your notebook in a wet environment
(near a bathtub, swimming pool).
• Always use the AC adapter and batteries that
are approved for your notebook.
• Avoid exposure to sand, dust and other
environmental hazards.
• Do not expose your LifeBook notebook to
direct sunlight for long periods of time as
temperatures above 140°F (60°C) may
damage your notebook.
• If you carry your notebook in a carrying case,
make sure that there are no objects pressing
on the lid.
• Never position your notebook such that the
media player drive is supporting the weight of
the notebook.
• Do not touch the screen with any sharp
objects.
Caring your Fujitsu notebook
• Always disconnect the power by pulling the
plug, not the cord.
• Clean your LifeBook notebook with a damp,
lint-free cloth. Do not use abrasives or solvents.
• Use a soft cloth such as a lens cleaning cloth
to remove dust from the screen. Never use
glass cleaners.
Storing your Fujitsu notebook
• If storing your LifeBook notebook for a month
or longer, turn your notebook off, fully charge
the battery, then remove and store all Lithium
ion batteries.
• Store your notebook and batteries separately.
If you store your notebook with a battery
installed, the battery will discharge, and battery
life will be reduced. In addition, a faulty battery
might damage the notebook.
• Store the notebook in a cool, dry place.
Temperatures should remain between 13°F
and 140°F (-25°C -60°C).
Traveling with your Fujitsu notebook
• Do not transport your notebook while it is
turned on.
• Don’t check the computer as baggage; carry
it aboard.
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• Avoid putting your notebook through a metal
detector. Have the notebook hand-inspected
by security personnel. You can put your
notebook through a properly tuned X-ray
machine. To avoid problems, place your
notebook close to the entrance of the machine
and remove it as soon as possible or have your
notebook hand-inspected by security
personnel. Security officials may require you
to turn your notebook on. Make sure you have
a charged battery on hand.
• When traveling with the hard drive removed,
wrap the drive in a non-conducting materials
(cloth or paper). If you have the drive checked
by hand, be ready to install the drive if needed.
Never put your hard drive through a metal
detector. Have your hard drive hand-inspected
by security personnel. You can however, put
your hard drive through a properly tuned Xray machine.
• Take the necessary plug adapters if you’re
traveling overseas. Check the following
diagram to determine which plug adapter you’ll
need or ask your travel agent.
Outlet Type
Location
United States, Canada, parts of
Latin America, Japan, Korea,
Mexico, Taiwan, the Philippines
Russia and Commonwealth of
Independent States (CIS), most
of Europe, parts of Latin
America, the Middle East, parts
of Africa, Hong Kong, India,
most of South Asia
United Kingdom, Ireland,
Malaysia, Singapore, parts of
Africa
China, Australia, New Zealand
Figure 7-1. International Outlet Types
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Care and Maintenance
Batteries
Media Care
Caring for your Batteries
Caring for your Media
(DVD/CD/CD-R/DVD+/-R/DVD+/-RW)
• Always handle batteries carefully.
• Do not short-circuit the battery terminals (that
is, do not touch both terminals with a metal
object). Do not carry loose batteries in a pocket
or purse where they may mix with coins, keys,
or other metal objects. Doing so may cause
an explosion or fire.
Media discs are precision devices and will
function reliably if given reasonable care.
• Always store your media disc in its case when
it is not in use.
• Always handle discs by the edges and avoid
touching the surface.
• Do not drop, puncture, disassemble, mutilate
or incinerate the battery.
• Avoid storing any media discs in extreme
temperatures.
• Recharge batteries only as described in this
manual and only in ventilated areas.
• Do not bend media discs or set heavy objects
on them.
• Do not leave batteries in hot locations for more
than a day or two. Intense heat can shorten
battery life.
• Do not spill liquids on media discs.
• Do not leave a battery in storage for longer
than 6 months without recharging it.
• Do not scratch media discs.
• Do not put a label on media discs.
• Do not get dust on media discs.
• Never write on the label surface with a ballpoint
pen or pencil. Always use a felt pen.
Increasing Battery Life
• Power your LifeBook notebook with the AC
adapter whenever possible.
• If your LifeBook notebook is running on battery
power all day, connect it to the AC adapter
overnight to recharge the battery.
• Keep brightness to the lowest level
comfortable.
• Set the power management for maximum
battery life.
• If a media disc is subjected to a sudden change
in temperature, cold to warm condensation
may form on the surface. Wipe the moisture
off with a clean, soft, lint free cloth and let it
dry at room temperature. DO NOT use a hair
dryer or heater to dry media discs.
• If a disc is dirty, use only a DVD/CD cleaner or
wipe it with a clean, soft, lint free cloth starting
from the inner edge and wiping to the outer
edge.
• Put your LifeBook notebook in Suspend mode
when it is turned on and you are not actually
using it.
• Limit your media drive access.
• Disable the media player auto inser t
notification function.
• Always use fully charged batteries.
• Eject PCMCIA cards when not in use.
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Caring for your Media Drive
Media Cards
Your media player drive is durable but you must
treat it with care. Please pay attention to the
following points:
Caring for your Media Cards
• The drive rotates the compact disc at a very
high speed. Do not carry it around or subject it
to shock or vibration with the power on.
• Avoid using or storing the drive where it will
be exposed to extreme temperatures.
• Avoid using or storing the drive where it is
damp or dusty.
Media cards (including PC Cards,
ExpressCard™, Memory Sticks and SD Cards)
are durable, but you must treat them with care.
The documentation supplied with your card will
provide specific information, but you should pay
attention to the following points:
• To keep out dust and dirt, store cards in their
protective sleeves when they’re not installed
in the notebook.
• Avoid using or storing the drive near magnets
or devices that generate strong magnetic
fields.
• Avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight or
excessive heat.
• Avoid using or storing the drive where it will
be subjected to shock or vibration.
• Do not flex or bend the cards, and do not place
heavy objects on top of them.
• Do not disassemble or dismantle the media
player drive.
• Do not force cards into the slot.
• Keep the cards dry.
• Avoid dropping cards, or subjecting them to
excessive vibration.
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