User manual | Vega A1120 B6FJ-0741-02ENZ0-00.book

User’s Guide
Learn how to use
your Fujitsu LifeBook
A1120 notebook
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WARNING
HANDLING THE CORD ON THIS PRODUCT WILL EXPOSE YOU TO LEAD, A CHEMICAL KNOWN TO THE
STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE BIRTH DEFECTS OR OTHER REPRODUCTIVE HARM.
WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING.
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B6FJ-0741-02ENZ0-00
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
according to FCC Part 15
Responsible Party Name:
Fujitsu Computer Systems Corporation
Address:
1250 E. Arques Avenue, M/S 122
Sunnyvale, CA 94085
Telephone:
(408) 746-6000
Declares that product:
Base Model Configuration: LifeBook A1120 notebook
Complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operations are subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, (2) This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
This unit requires an AC adapter to operate. Use only UL Listed I.T.E. Class II Adapters with an output rating of 19 VDC, with a current of
4.22 A (80 W).
+
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.
•
•
To reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26 AWG or larger UL Listed or CSA Certified Telecommunication Line Cord.
Do not use the modem to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.
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.
For TV tuner use: To protect from overvoltages and transients on the Cable Distribution System, be sure that the outer shield of the
coaxial cable is connected to earth (grounded) at the building premise as close to the point of cable entrance as practicable, as
required per NEC Article 820.93, ANSI/NFPA 70: 2005. If you have questions about your CATV installation, contact your service
provider.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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.
System Disposal
Hg
LAMP(S) INSIDE THIS PRODUCT CONTAIN MERCURY AND MUST BE RECYCLED OR DISPOSED OF
ACCORDING TO LOCAL, STATE, OR FEDERAL LAWS.
Recycling your battery
Over time, the batteries that run your mobile computer will begin to hold a charge for a shorter amount of time; this is a natural
occurrence for all batteries. When this occurs, you may want to replace the battery with a fresh one*. If you replace it, it is important
that you dispose of the old battery properly because batteries contain materials that could cause environmental damage if disposed of
improperly.
Fujitsu is very concerned with environmental protection, and has enlisted the services of the Rechargeable Battery
Recycling Corporation (RBRC)**, a non-profit public service organization dedicated to protecting our environment
by recycling old batteries at no cost to you.
RBRC has drop-off points at tens of thousands of locations throughout the United States and Canada. To find the
location nearest you, go to www.RBRC.org or call 1-800-822-8837.
If there are no convenient RBRC locations near you, you can also go to the EIA Consumer Education Initiative website
(http://EIAE.org/) and search for a convenient disposal location.
Remember – protecting the environment is a cooperative effort, and you should make every effort to protect it for current and future
generations.
* To order a new battery for your Fujitsu mobile computer, go to the Fujitsu shopping site at www.shopfujitsu.com in the US or
www.fujitsu.ca/products/notebooks in Canada.
** RBRC is an independent third party to which Fujitsu provides funding for battery recycling; RBRC is in no way affiliated with
Fujitsu.
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Contents
Preface
About This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Conventions Used in the Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Fujitsu Contact Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Chapter 1
Getting to Know Your LifeBook
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Locating the Controls and Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Top Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Left-Side Panel Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Right-Side Panel Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Back Panel Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Bottom Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Status Indicator Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Hard Drive/Optical Drive Access Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Using the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
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Touchpad Pointing Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Clicking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Double-Clicking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Dragging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Touchpad Control Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Volume Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Controlling the Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
LifeBook Application Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Opening the Fujitsu Support Center with the Support Button . . . . . . . . . . 31
Launching Applications with the Support Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Chapter 2
Getting Started with Your LifeBook
Power Sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Connecting the Power Adapters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Display Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Opening the Display Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Adjusting Display Panel Brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Using the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Using the Power Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Using the Windows Mobility Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Closing the Display Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Starting Your LifeBook Notebook. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Power On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Boot Sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Hard Disk Drive Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
BIOS Setup Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Booting the System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
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Starting Windows Vista the First Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Registering Your LifeBook notebook with Fujitsu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Installing Click Me! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Fujitsu Driver Update Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Power Management. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Power/Suspend/Resume Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Sleep Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Hibernation (Save-to-Disk) Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Windows Power Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Restarting the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Powering Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
ENERGY STAR® Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Chapter 3
User-Installable Features
Lithium ion Battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Recharging the Batteries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Replacing the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
LifeBook Color Lid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Installing a Color Lid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Removing a Color Lid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Optical Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Media Player Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Loading Media on Your Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Removing Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Emergency Optical
Drive Tray Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Using the Media Player Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Using Media Player on Battery Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
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Using ExpressCards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Installing ExpressCards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Removing ExpressCards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Secure Digital Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Installing SD Cards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Removing an SD Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Memory Upgrade Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Installing Memory Upgrade Modules. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Removing a Memory Upgrade Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Checking the Memory Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Device Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Modem (RJ-11) Telephone Jack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Internal LAN (RJ-45) Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Universal Serial Bus Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Headphone/Line-Out Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Microphone/Line-In Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
External Video Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Chapter 4
Troubleshooting Your LifeBook
Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Identifying the Problem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Specific Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Power On Self Test Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Modem Result Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Restoring Your Pre-installed Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Drivers and Applications Restore Disc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Recovery and Utility Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Automatically Downloading Driver Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
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Chapter 5
Care and Maintenance
Caring for your LifeBook Notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Cleaning your LifeBook notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Cleaning the dust filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Storing your LifeBook notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Traveling with your LifeBook notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Media Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
ExpressCards/SD Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Chapter 6
System Specifications
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Configuration Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Microprocessor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Chipset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Memory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Video. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Mass Storage Device Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Device Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Keyboard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Dimensions and Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Environmental Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Popular Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Included Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Learning About Your Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
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Glossary/Regulatory
Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Regulatory Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Appendix A: WLAN User’s Guide
Before Using the Wireless LAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Wireless LAN Devices Covered by this Document . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Characteristics of the WLAN Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Wireless LAN Modes Using this Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Wireless Network Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Deactivating the WLAN Device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Deactivation using the Wireless LAN/Bluetooth On/Off Switch. . . . . . . . 145
Disconnection Using the Icon in the Taskbar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Activating the WLAN Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Configuration of the WLAN Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Configuring the WLAN Using Windows Vista . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Connection to the network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Troubleshooting the WLAN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Troubleshooting Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Using the Bluetooth Device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
What is Bluetooth? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Where to Find Information About Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
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Preface
About This Guide
The LifeBook A1120 notebook from Fujitsu Computer Systems Corporation provides desktop
performance with a fast, Intel® Core™ 2 Duo processor. Your notebook has a built-in 15.6” WXGA color
display. This system brings the computing power of desktop personal computers (PCs) to a portable
environment.
Your computer comes with Microsoft Windows® Vista Home Premium operating system pre-installed.
This manual explains how to operate your LifeBook notebook’s hardware and built-in system software.
Conventions Used in the Guide
Keyboard and on-screen 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.
For example: (“See Installation Procedure on page 43”.)
On screen menu items appear in bold. Example: “Click Fujitsu Menu, and select your choice”.
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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
PLEASE READ ALL CAUTION INFORMATION
CAREFULLY.
COMPUTER, OR TO THE INTEGRITY OF YOUR FILES.
THE WARNING ICON HIGHLIGHTS INFORMATION THAT CAN BE HAZARDOUS TO EITHER YOU, YOUR
LIFEBOOK NOTEBOOK, OR YOUR FILES. PLEASE READ ALL WARNING INFORMATION CAREFULLY.
Fujitsu Contact Information
Service and Support
You can contact Fujitsu Service and Support in the following ways:
• Toll free: 1-800-8Fujitsu (1-800-838-5487)
• E-mail: [email protected]
• Website: http://www.computers.us.fujitsu.com/support
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
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Purchase date
Conditions under which the problem occurred
Any error messages that have occurred
Type of device connected, if any
Fujitsu Shopping Online
You can go directly to the online by going to the website at: www.shopfujitsu.com.
YOU MUST HAVE AN ACTIVE INTERNET CONNECTION TO USE THE ONLINE URL LINKS.
Limited Warranty
Your LifeBook notebook is backed by a Fujitsu International Limited Warranty. Check the service kit that
came with your notebook for the Limited Warranty period and terms and conditions.
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Chapter 1
Getting to Know Your LifeBook
Overview
This section describes the
components of your Fujitsu
LifeBook A1120 notebook. We
strongly recommend that you read
it before using your notebook –
even if you are already familiar
with notebook computers.
Figure 1. Fujitsu LifeBook A1120 notebook
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Locating the Controls and Connectors
Display Panel Latch Button
Web Camera
Digital Microphone
Display Panel
Status Indicator Panel
Support Button
Power/Suspend/
Resume Button
Stereo Speakers
Keyboard
Touchpad Pointing Device
Wireless LAN/Bluetooth
On/Off Switch
Figure 2. LifeBook notebook with display open
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Top Components
The following is a brief description of your LifeBook notebook’s top components.
Web Camera
The 1.3 megapixel web camera allows you to take pictures of yourself to send over the internet. For
information on using the microphone and web cam, see the documentation associated with the ArcSoft
WebCam Companion application.
Display Panel Latch Button
The display panel latch button is used to latch and unlatch the display. See “Opening the Display Panel”
on page 36.
Digital Microphone
The digital microphone is used in conjunction with the web camera. For information on using the
microphone and web cam, see the documentation associated with the ArcSoft WebCam Companion
application.
Display Panel
The display panel is a color LCD panel with back lighting for the display of text and graphics.
Status Indicator Panel
The Status Indicator Panel displays symbols that correspond with a specific component of your LifeBook
notebook. See “Status Indicator Panel” on page 20.
Support Button
The Support Button provides one-touch application launch capability. See “LifeBook Application Panel”
on page 31.
Power/Suspend/Resume Button
The Power/Suspend/Resume button allows you to suspend notebook activity without powering off,
resume your LifeBook notebook from suspend mode, power off your notebook, and power on your
notebook when it has been shut down from Windows. See “Power/Suspend/Resume Button” on page 45.
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Stereo Speakers
The built-in dual speakers allow for stereo sound.
Keyboard
A full-size keyboard with dedicated Windows keys. See “Keyboard” on page 23.
Touchpad Pointing Device
The Touchpad pointing device is a mouse-like cursor control with a right button, a left button, and a cursor
control pad. See “Touchpad Pointing Device” on page 26.
Wireless LAN/Bluetooth On/Off Switch
The wireless LAN/Bluetooth on/off switch is used to turn on and off the optional WLAN and Bluetooth
devices. Switching the device off when not in use will help to extend battery life. See “Activating the
WLAN Device” on page 145.
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Optical Drive Release Button
Emergency Tray Release
Optical Drive
Figure 3. LifeBook notebook left-side panel
Left-Side Panel Components
The following is a brief description of your LifeBook notebook’s left-side components.
Optical Drive
The optical drive bay contains a Modular Dual-Layer Multi-Format DVD Writer. See “Optical Drive” on
page 57.
Optical Drive Release Button
The optical drive release button opens the optical drive.
Emergency Tray Release
The emergency tray release is used in the event you want to open the tray when power is not available.
See “Emergency Optical Drive Tray Release” on page 60.
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USB 2.0 Ports
ExpressCard Slot
ExpressCard
Eject Button
SD Card Slot
Microphone/
Line-In Jack
External Video Jack
Modem Jack
DC-In Jack
Headphone/Line-Out Jack
Figure 4. LifeBook notebook right-side panel
Right-Side Panel Components
The following is a brief description of your LifeBook notebook’s right-side components.
ExpressCard Slot
The ExpressCard Slot allows you to install an ExpressCard. See “Using ExpressCards” on page 64.
Microphone/Line-In Jack
The microphone/line-in jack allows you to connect an external stereo microphone. See
“Microphone/Line-In Jack” on page 76.
USB 2.0 Ports
The USB 2.0 ports allow you to connect Universal Serial Bus devices. USB 2.0 transfers data at up to 480
Mbps and is backward-compatible with USB 1.1 devices, which transfer data at up to 12 Mbps. See
“Universal Serial Bus Ports” on page 75.
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Modem (RJ-11) Telephone Jack
The Modem (RJ-11) telephone jack is for attaching a telephone line to the internal multinational 56K
modem. See “Modem (RJ-11) Telephone Jack” on page 73.
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 MODEM OR YOUR
ENTIRE NOTEBOOK. CONSULT YOUR PBX MANUFACTURER’S DOCUMENTATION FOR DETAILS. SOME
HOTELS HAVE DIGITAL PBX SYSTEMS. BE SURE TO FIND OUT BEFORE YOU CONNECT YOUR MODEM.
THE INTERNAL MULTINATIONAL MODEM IS DESIGNED TO THE ITU-T V.90/V.92 STANDARD. ITS
MAXIMUM SPEED OF 53000 BPS IS THE HIGHEST ALLOWED BY FCC, AND ITS ACTUAL CONNECTION
RATE DEPENDS ON THE LINE CONDITIONS. THE MAXIMUM SPEED IS 33600 BPS AT UPLOAD, IN
ACCORDANCE WITH FCC REGULATIONS. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE MODEM, REFER
TO THE FUJITSU WEBSITE AT: US.FUJITSU.COM/COMPUTERS.
External Video Port
The external monitor port allows you to connect an external monitor or LCD projector. See “External
Video Port” on page 76.
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.
ExpressCard Eject Button
The ExpressCard eject button is used for removing an ExpressCard from the slot.
Secure Digital (SD) Card Slot
The Secure Digital (SD) card slot allows you to install an SD card for data storage. This media allows you
to transfer data from a variety of different digital devices. See “Secure Digital Cards” on page 67.
Headphone/Line-Out Jack
The headphone/line-out jack allows you to connect headphones or external speakers. See
“Headphone/Line-Out Jack” on page 75.
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LAN (RJ-45) Jack
Anti-Theft Lock Slot
Figure 5. LifeBook notebook back panel
Back Panel Components
Following is a brief description of your LifeBook notebook’s back panel components.
LAN (RJ-45) Jack
The internal LAN (RJ-45) jack is used for an internal 10Base-T/100Base-Tx Ethernet LAN connection.
See “Internal LAN (RJ-45) Jack” on page 74.
Anti-theft Lock Slot
The anti-theft lock slot allows you to attach an optional physical lock down device.
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Air Vents (multiple locations)
Dust Filter
Memory Upgrade Compartment
Air Vents
Lithium ion Battery Bay
Figure 6. LifeBook notebook bottom panel
Bottom Components
The following is a brief description of your LifeBook notebook’s bottom panel components.
Air Vents
The air vents allow air to circulate through the system to cool down the components.
TO PROTECT YOUR NOTEBOOK FROM DAMAGE AND TO OPTIMIZE SYSTEM PERFORMANCE, BE SURE TO
KEEP ALL AIR VENTS UNOBSTRUCTED, CLEAN, AND CLEAR OF DEBRIS. THIS MAY REQUIRE PERIODIC
CLEANING, DEPENDING UPON THE ENVIRONMENT IN WHICH THE SYSTEM IS USED.
DO NOT OPERATE THE NOTEBOOK IN AREAS WHERE THE AIR VENTS CAN BE OBSTRUCTED, SUCH AS IN
TIGHT ENCLOSURES OR ON SOFT SURFACES LIKE A BED OR CUSHION.
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Dust Filter
The dust filter is used to help prevent dust and dirt from entering your system. See “Cleaning the dust
filter” on page 102.
Memory Upgrade Compartment
Your notebook comes with high speed Double Data Rate 2 Synchronous Dynamic RAM (DDR2
SDRAM). The memory upgrade compartment allows you to expand the system memory capacity of your
notebook, thus improving overall performance. See “Memory Upgrade Module” on page 69. Under
normal circumstances, it should not be necessary to open this compartment.
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. See “Lithium ion Battery” on page 50.
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Battery Charge/
DC-In
Battery Level
Hard Drive/
Optical Drive
Access
CapsLk
NumLk
ScrLk
Figure 7. Status Indicator Panel
Status Indicator Panel
The Status Indicators display symbols that correspond to specific components of your Fujitsu LifeBook
notebook. The LEDs below each symbol tell you how each of those components is operating.
Battery Charge/DC-In Indicator
• Orange, solid: AC adapter and battery are available and system is charging.
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• Green, solid: AC adapter and battery are available and system is fully charged, or AC adapter is
plugged in but battery is not installed.
• Orange, blinking: AC adapter and battery are available and waiting to charge battery (battery is
out of thermal range).
• Off: AC adapter is not plugged in.
Battery Level Indicator
The Battery Level indicators display the charge level of the indicated battery pack, as follows:
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Green, solid: Battery is between 51% and 100% charged.
Orange, solid: Battery is between 13% and 50% charged.
Red, solid: Battery is 12% or less charged.
Orange, blinking: Blinks during battery status measurement (Four seconds after the battery is
installed).
• Red, blinking: There is a problem with the battery.
• Off: There is no battery installed or the battery has no charge.
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If the battery pack is installed while the power is turned off, the battery level indicator will display
the charge level for five seconds after it blinks orange.
• 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/six
seconds off.
• Batteries subjected to shocks, vibration or extreme temperatures can be permanently
damaged.
• A shorted battery is damaged and must be replaced.
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Hard Drive/Optical Drive Access Indicator
The Hard Drive/Optical Drive Access indicator glows green when your internal hard drive is being
accessed. Note that flickering is normal.
NumLk Indicator
The NumLk indicator states that the integral keyboard is set in ten-key numeric keypad mode.
CapsLock Indicator
The CapsLock indicator states that your keyboard is set to type in all capital letters.
ScrLk Indicator
The ScrLk indicator states that your scroll lock is active.
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Keyboard
Function Keys
Fn Key Start Key
Application Key
Numeric Keypad
(surrounded by heavy line)
Cursor Keys
Figure 8. Keyboard
Using the Keyboard
Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook has an integral 86-key keyboard. The keys perform all the standard
functions of a 101-key keyboard, including the Windows keys and other special function keys. This
section describes the following keys.
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• Numeric keypad: Your notebook allows certain keys to serve dual purposes, both as standard
characters and as numeric and mathematical keys. The ability to toggle between the standard
character and numerical keys is controlled through the [NumLk] key.
• Cursor keys: Your keyboard contains four arrow keys for moving the cursor or insertion point to
the right, left, up, or down within windows, applications and documents.
• Function keys: The keys labeled [F1] through [F12], are used in conjunction with the [Fn] key to
produce special actions that vary depending on what program is running.
• Windows keys: These keys work with your Windows operating system and function the same as
the onscreen Start menu button, or the right button on your pointing device.
Numeric Keypad
Certain keys on the keyboard perform dual functions as both standard character keys and numeric keypad
keys. NumLk can be activated by pressing the [NumLk] keys. Turning off the NumLk feature is done the
same way. Once this feature is activated you can enter numerals 0 through 9, perform addition ( + ),
subtraction ( - ), multiplication ( * ), or division ( / ), and enter decimal points ( . ) using the keys designated
as ten-key function keys. The keys in the numeric keypad are marked on the front edge of the key to
indicate their secondary functions.
Windows Keys
Your LifeBook notebook has two Windows keys, consisting of a Start key and an Application key. The
Start key displays the Start menu. This button functions the same as your onscreen Start menu button. The
Application key functions the same as your right mouse button and displays shortcut menus for the
selected item. (Please refer to your Windows documentation for additional information regarding the
Windows keys.)
Cursor Keys
The cursor keys are the four arrow keys on the keyboard which allow you to move the cursor up, down,
left and right in applications. In programs such as Windows Explorer, it moves the “focus” (selects the
next item up, down, left, or right).
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Function Keys
Your LifeBook notebook has 12 function keys, F1 through F12. The functions assigned to these keys differ
for each application. You should refer to your software documentation to find out how these keys are used.
• The [Fn] key provides extended functions for the notebook and is always used in conjunction with
another key.
• [Fn+F3]: Pressing [F3] while holding [Fn] will toggle the Audio Mute on and off.
• [Fn+F4]: Pressing [F4] while holding [Fn] will toggle the Touchpad on and off. Note that the
[Fn+F4] combination only works if Manual Setting is selected in the BIOS. (See “BIOS Setup
Utility” on page 40)
• [Fn+F6]: Pressing [F6] repeatedly while holding [Fn] will lower the brightness of your display.
• [Fn+F7]: Pressing [F7] repeatedly while holding [Fn] will increase the brightness of the display.
• [Fn+F8]: Pressing [F8] repeatedly while holding [Fn] will decrease the volume of your LifeBook
notebook.
• [Fn+F9]: Pressing [F9] repeatedly while holding [Fn] will increase the volume of your LifeBook
notebook.
• [Fn+F10]: Pressing [F10] while holding [Fn] allows you to change your selection of where to send
your 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 panel only, external monitor only, and both built-in
display panel and external monitor.
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Touchpad Pointing Device
Cursor Control
Left Button
Right Button
Figure 9. Touchpad pointing device
The Touchpad pointing device comes built into your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook. It is used to control the
movement of the pointer to select items on your display panel. The Touchpad is composed of a cursor
control, a left button and a right button. The cursor control works the same way a mouse does, and moves
the cursor around the display. It only requires light pressure with the tip of your finger. The left and right
buttons function the same as mouse buttons. The actual functionality of the buttons may vary depending
on the application that is being used.
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AN EXTERNAL MOUSE CAN BE CONNECTED TO THE USB PORTS ON YOUR LIFEBOOK NOTEBOOK AND
USED SIMULTANEOUSLY WITH THE TOUCHPAD. HOWEVER, IF YOU BOOT THE SYSTEM WITH AN
EXTERNAL MOUSE CONNECTED THE TOUCHPAD WILL BE DISABLED OR ENABLED DEPENDING ON THE
SPECIFICATIONS IN YOUR BIOS SETTINGS. See “BIOS Setup Utility” on page 40.
Clicking
Clicking means pushing and releasing a button. To
left-click, move the cursor to the item you wish to
select, press the left button once, and then immediately
release it. To right-click, move the mouse cursor to the
item you wish to select, press the right button once,
and then immediately release it. You also have the
option to perform the clicking operation by tapping
lightly on the Touchpad once.
Figure 10. Clicking with button
Figure 11. Clicking with Touchpad
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Double-Clicking
Double-clicking means pushing and releasing the left
button twice in rapid succession. This procedure does
not function with the right button. To double-click,
move the cursor to the item you wish to select, press the
left button twice, and immediately release it. You can
also perform the double-click operation by tapping
lightly on the Touchpad twice.
Figure 12. Double-clicking with button
Figure 13. Double-clicking with Touchpad
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Dragging
Dragging means pressing and holding the left button,
while moving the cursor. To drag, move the cursor to
the item you wish to move. Press and hold the left
button while moving the item to its new location and
then release it. Dragging can also be done using the
Touchpad. First, tap the Touchpad twice over the item
you wish to move making sure to leave your finger on
the pad after the final tap. Next, move the object to its
new location by moving your finger across the
Touchpad, and then release your finger.
Figure 14. Dragging with button
Figure 15. Dragging with Touchpad
Touchpad Control Adjustment
The Windows Control Panel allows you to customize your Touchpad with selections made from within
the Mouse Properties dialog box.
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Volume Control
Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook has multiple volume controls which interact with each other.
ANY SOFTWARE THAT CONTAINS AUDIO FILES WILL ALSO CONTAIN A VOLUME CONTROL OF ITS OWN. IF
YOU INSTALL AN EXTERNAL AUDIO DEVICE THAT HAS AN INDEPENDENT VOLUME CONTROL, THE
HARDWARE VOLUME CONTROL AND THE SOFTWARE VOLUME CONTROL WILL INTERACT WITH EACH
OTHER. IT SHOULD BE NOTED THAT IF YOU SET YOUR SOFTWARE VOLUME TO
OFF, YOU WILL OVERRIDE
THE EXTERNAL VOLUME CONTROL SETTING.
Controlling the Volume
The volume can be controlled in several different ways:
• Volume can be changed or muted from within the Volume Control in the system tray.
• Volume can be controlled with the F8 and F9 functions keys. Pressing [F8] repeatedly while holding
[Fn] will decrease the volume of your notebook. Pressing [F9] repeatedly while holding [Fn] will
increase the volume of your notebook.
• Volume can be muted by pressing the [F3] key while holding down the [Fn] key. To restore audio,
repeat the [Fn+F3] procedure.
• Volume can be controlled by many volume controls that are set within individual applications.
• Certain external audio devices you might connect to your system may have hardware volume
controls.
Each source discussed above puts an upper limit on the volume level that must then be followed by the
other sources.
We recommend that you experiment with the various volume controls to discover the optimal sound level.
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Support Button
Figure 16. LifeBook Application Panel
LifeBook Application Panel
The application panel consists of a Support button that allows you to either launch the Fujitsu Support
Center utility or to launch a user-defined application with the touch of a button when your system is on.
Opening the Fujitsu Support Center with the Support Button
The Support button performs different actions when the system is off or when it is on.
When the system is off, pressing the Support button will open the Fujitsu Start Boot Menu which allows
you to select either Diagnostic Program to test your system or Recovery and Utility to perform a number
of other functions, including recovery of your system.
When the system is on, pressing the Support button invokes the Fujitsu Support Center utility which offers
three tabs: Manual, Diagnostic Program, and Support.
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Manual tab
The Manual tab lets you automatically go to the Fujitsu Support website to download the system User’s
Guide. (You must be connected to the Internet in order to use this function).
Diagnostic Program tab
The Diagnostic Program tab allows you to automatically reboot the system, then open the boot menu, from
which you can choose Diagnostic Program or Recovery and Utility (same as pressing the button when the
system is shut down). From the Diagnostic tab you can also view your System Information.
Support tab
The Support tab lets you automatically go to the Support Website. (You must be connected to the Internet
in order to access the Support website).
Launching Applications with the Support Button
Your notebook is pre-installed with software utilities that let you operate and configure your LifeBook
Application Panel. These utilities are found in the Start menu, under Settings > Control Panel >
Application Panel (or “Buttons” in some configurations). The utility includes an Application Panel Setup
tab.
Configuring your LifeBook Application Panel
When you start Windows, the LifeBook Application Panel is automatically activated. As an application
launcher, the LifeBook Application Panel is very flexible. To set up the Panel to best suit your needs, we
have provided the Application Panel Setup utility that quickly and easily helps you make the most of this
valuable feature.
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To configure your LifeBook Application Panel with Application Panel Setup:
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Click on [Start] -> Programs -> LifeBook Application Panel.
Click on Application Panel Setup. The Application Panel Setup utility will appear. There is a tab that corresponds
to the Support button. When you receive your notebook, this button is pre-configured to launch the Fujitsu
Support Center. See “Opening the Fujitsu Support Center with the Support Button” on page 31. To reconfigure
it to launch another program proceed to the following steps.
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5
Click on [Application Registration].
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When you have finished with Application Panel Setup click OK, and the new settings will take effect. You can
reconfigure your LifeBook Application Panel as often as you like.
Click the “Select from Start Menu” box.
Scroll down the list of applications, and then click on the application you wish to launch with this button.
Click [Next], [Finish], [OK]. The button will now launch the new application.
If you want to return to launching the Fujitsu Support Center utility with this button, you need only click on Fujitsu
Support Center 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.
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Chapter 2
Getting Started with Your LifeBook
DC Power Jack
AC Adapter
Figure 17. Connecting the AC Adapter
Power Sources
Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook has three possible power sources: a primary Lithium ion battery, an AC
adapter or an optional Auto/Airline adapter.
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Connecting the Power Adapters
The AC adapter or optional Auto/Airline adapter provides power for operating your notebook and
charging the batteries.
Connecting the AC Adapter
1 Plug the DC output cable into the DC power jack of your LifeBook notebook.
2 Plug the AC adapter into an AC electrical outlet.
Connecting the Optional Auto/Airline Adapter
1 Plug the DC output cable into the DC power jack on your notebook.
2 Plug the Auto/Airline adapter into the cigarette lighter of an automobile with the ignition key in the On or Access,
OR,
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Plug the Auto/Airline adapter into the DC power jack on an airplane seat.
Switching from AC Adapter Power or the Auto/Airline Adapter to Battery Power
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2
Be sure that you have at least one charged battery installed.
Remove the AC adapter or the Auto/Airline adapter.
THE LITHIUM ION BATTERY IS NOT CHARGED UPON PURCHASE. INITIALLY, YOU WILL NEED TO CONNECT
EITHER THE AC ADAPTER OR THE AUTO/AIRLINE ADAPTER TO USE YOUR NOTEBOOK.
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Display Panel Latch Button
Figure 18. Opening the Display Panel
Display Panel
Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook contains a display panel that is backlit for easier viewing in bright
environments and maintains top resolution through the use of active-matrix technology.
Opening the Display Panel
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Press the Display Panel latch button in. This releases the locking mechanism, allowing you to raise the display.
Lift the display backwards, being careful not to touch the screen, until it is at a comfortable viewing angle.
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Adjusting Display Panel Brightness
Once you have turned on your LifeBook notebook, you may want to adjust the brightness level of the
screen to a more comfortable viewing level. There are three ways to adjust the brightness, by using the
keyboard, the Power Options, or the Windows Mobility Center.
Using the Keyboard
• [Fn+F6]: Pressing repeatedly will lower the brightness of your display.
• [Fn+F7]: Pressing repeatedly will increase the brightness of the display.
Using the Power Options
To change the brightness using the Power Options utility, open the Control Panel and double-click on the
Power Options icon. Select “Adjust the display brightness” in the left panel, then drag the brightness bars
to the desired level. Note that the settings you make via this utility become permanent until you decide to
change them again.
Using the Windows Mobility Center
In the Control Panel, double-click the Windows Mobility Center icon. Drag the Display Brightness bar to
the desired level.
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WHEN USING AC POWER YOUR BRIGHTNESS SETTING IS SET TO ITS HIGHEST LEVEL BY DEFAULT. WHEN USING
BATTERY POWER YOUR BRIGHTNESS SETTING IS SET TO APPROXIMATELY MID-LEVEL BY DEFAULT.
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THE HIGHER THE BRIGHTNESS LEVEL, THE MORE POWER THE NOTEBOOK WILL CONSUME AND THE FASTER
YOUR BATTERIES WILL DISCHARGE. FOR MAXIMUM BATTERY LIFE, MAKE SURE THAT THE BRIGHTNESS IS SET
AS LOW AS POSSIBLE.
Closing the Display Panel
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2
Holding the edge of your display panel, pull it forward until it is flush with the body of your LifeBook notebook.
Push down until you hear a click. This will engage the locking mechanism and prevent your display panel from
opening unexpectedly.
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Starting Your LifeBook Notebook
Power On
Power/Suspend/Resume Button
The Power/Suspend/Resume button is used to turn on your LifeBook notebook from its off state. Once
you have connected your AC adapter or charged the internal Lithium ion battery, you can power on your
LifeBook notebook.
WHEN YOU TURN ON YOUR LIFEBOOK NOTEBOOK, BE SURE YOU HAVE A POWER SOURCE. THIS MEANS
THAT A BATTERY IS INSTALLED AND CHARGED, OR THAT THE AC OR AUTO/AIRLINE ADAPTER IS
CONNECTED AND HAS POWER.
To turn on your LifeBook notebook from its off state, press the Power/Suspend/Resume button, located
above the keyboard to the right. When you are done working you can either leave your notebook in
Suspend mode (see “Sleep Mode” on page 45), or you can turn it off (see “Powering Off” on page 48).
DO NOT CARRY YOUR LIFEBOOK NOTEBOOK AROUND WITH THE POWER ON OR SUBJECT IT TO SHOCKS
OR VIBRATION, AS YOU RISK DAMAGING YOUR NOTEBOOK.
When you power on your LifeBook, it will perform a Power On Self Test (POST) to check the internal
parts and configuration for correct functionality. If a fault is found, your LifeBook notebook will emit an
audio warning and/or an error message will be displayed. See “Power On Self Test Messages” on page 91.
Depending on the nature of the problem, you may be able to continue by starting the operating system or
by entering the BIOS setup utility and revising the settings.
After satisfactory completion of the POST, your notebook will load your operating system.
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NEVER TURN OFF YOUR LIFEBOOK NOTEBOOK DURING THE POWER ON SELF TEST (POST) OR IT WILL
CAUSE AN ERROR MESSAGE TO BE DISPLAYED WHEN YOU TURN YOUR LIFEBOOK NOTEBOOK ON THE
NEXT TIME. See “Power On Self Test Messages” on page 91.
Boot Sequence
The procedure for starting-up your notebook is termed the Bootup sequence and involves your notebook’s
BIOS. When your LifeBook notebook is first turned on, the main system memory is empty, and it needs
to find instructions to start up your notebook. This information is in the BIOS program. Each time you
power up or restart your notebook, it goes through a boot sequence which displays a Fujitsu logo until
your operating system is found. During booting, your notebook is performing a standard boot sequence
including a Power On Self Test (POST). When the boot sequence is completed without a failure and
without a request for the BIOS Setup Utility, the system displays the operating system’s opening screen.
The boot sequence is executed when:
• You turn on the power to your LifeBook notebook.
• You restart your notebook from the Windows Shut Down dialog box.
• The software initiates a system restart. Example: When you install a new application.
Hard Disk Drive Passwords
To provide additional security for your data, you can assign passwords to your hard disk drive(s). This
feature is managed in the system BIOS Setup Utility. See BIOS Setup Utility below for information about
accessing the utility.
REMEMBER YOUR PASSWORDS. IF YOU SET AND FORGET YOUR USER AND MASTER HARD DISK
PASSWORDS, FUJITSU COMPUTER SYSTEMS WILL NOT BE ABLE TO RESET IT. YOU MAY LOSE DATA AND
HAVE TO REPLACE YOUR SYSTEM BOARD OR HARD DISK DRIVE.
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BIOS Setup Utility
The BIOS Setup Utility is a program that sets up the operating environment for your LifeBook notebook.
Your BIOS is set at the factory for normal operating conditions, therefore there is no need to set or change
the BIOS’ environment to operate your notebook.
The BIOS Setup Utility configures:
• Device control feature parameters, such as changing I/O addresses and boot devices.
• System Data Security feature parameters, such as passwords.
Entering the BIOS Setup Utility
To enter the BIOS Setup Utility do the following (or use the SecureCore Menu, as detailed below):
1
2
Turn on or restart your LifeBook notebook.
3
Press the [RIGHT ARROW] or [LEFT ARROW] key to scroll through the other setup menus to review or alter
the current settings.
To enter the BIOS Setup Utility, press the [F2] key once the Fujitsu logo appears on the screen. This will open
the main menu of the BIOS Setup Utility with the current settings displayed.
Using the SecureCore Menu
When the Fujitsu logo appears on the screen. press the [Enter] key or click on the left mouse or touchpad
button; the SecureCore Menu will appear.
The SecureCore Menu provides shortcuts to the following menus and information screens:
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
BIOS Setup
Diagnostic Screen
Boot Menu
Diagnostic Program
Patent Information
System Information
Continue Booting
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Clicking on any of the fields will invoke the screen, information, or action described.
The Boot Menu can also be invoked by pressing the [F12] key when the Fujitsu logo appears on the screen.
BIOS Guide
A guide to your notebook’s BIOS is available online. Please visit our service and support website at
http://www.computers.us.fujitsu.com/support, then select User’s Guides under Online Support. Select
your Product, Series, and Model, then click [Go]. Under the Manuals tab, select the BIOS Guide.
Booting the System
We strongly recommend that you not attach any external devices and do not put a DVD/CD in your drive
until you have gone through the initial power on sequence.
When you turn on your notebook for the first time, it will display a Fujitsu logo on the screen. If you do
nothing the system will load the operating system, and then the Windows Welcome will begin.
Starting Windows Vista the First Time
• THE FIRST TIME YOU INITIALIZE YOUR WINDOWS VISTA SYSTEM, THE SCREEN WILL BE BLANK FOR
APPROXIMATELY TWO MINUTES.
THIS IS NORMAL. AFTER INITIALIZATION, A “SET UP WINDOWS”
DIALOG BOX WILL APPEAR.
IMPORTANT: DURING THE SETUP PROCEDURE, DO NOT DISCONNECT THE POWER SUPPLY, PRESS ANY
BUTTONS, OR USE ANY PERIPHERAL DEVICES SUCH AS A MOUSE, KEYBOARD, OR REMOTE CONTROL.
• THE FIRST TIME YOU INITIALIZE YOUR WINDOWS VISTA SYSTEM, YOU WILL BE ASKED TO SELECT YOUR
LANGUAGE.
BE SURE TO SELECT THE CORRECT LANGUAGE THE FIRST TIME, OTHERWISE IT WILL BE
NECESSARY TO RESTORE YOUR SYSTEM USING THE RESTORE MEDIA.
In order to ensure that you receive the most benefits from the Windows Vista operating system, it should
be registered the first time you use it.
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1
First of all, you will need to read and accept the End User License Agreements (EULAs).
• IF YOU REJECT THE TERMS OF THE LICENSE AGREEMENTS YOU WILL BE ASKED TO REVIEW THE LICENSE
AGREEMENTS FOR INFORMATION ON RETURNING
WINDOWS OR TO SHUT DOWN YOUR LIFEBOOK
NOTEBOOK.
• YOU CANNOT USE YOUR NOTEBOOK UNTIL YOU HAVE ACCEPTED THE LICENSE AGREEMENTS. IF YOU
WINDOWS WELCOME
PROCESS, EVEN IF YOU SHUT YOUR NOTEBOOK DOWN AND START IT UP AGAIN.
STOP THE PROCESS YOUR NOTEBOOK WILL RETURN TO THE BEGINNING OF THE
2
You will be prompted to enter your User Name and Password and you will be given a chance to select an icon
for your account.
3
4
The next screen asks for a Computer Name and allows you to choose a desktop background.
5
6
On the next screen set your time and date settings.
7
The “Thank you” screen follows and an offer for free Norton Internet Security is extended. Following are several
screens while Windows checks the system performance.
8
Windows will then boot up for the first time. As noted above, the first time you initialize your Windows Vista
system, the screen will be blank for approximately two minutes. This is normal. During this period, do not
disconnect the power supply, press any buttons, or use any peripheral devices such as mouse, keyboard, or
remote control.
You will next see a “Help protect Windows automatically” screen in which the default choice is “Use
recommended settings”. The other two choices are “Install important updates only” and “Ask me later”. Select
from the three choices.
You will next see the “Select your computer's current location” screen. Make your selection from Home, Work
(Default), and Public location.
Registering Windows Vista with Microsoft
1
After Windows has booted up for the first time, the Control Panel Welcome Center will appear. If the Register
Windows Online icon is not seen in the window, click on “Show all xx items” (where “xx” is the number of topics
in the Welcome Center).
2
Click on Register Windows Online and follow the instructions that appear to register your copy of Windows.
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Registering Your LifeBook notebook with Fujitsu
You can register your LifeBook by going to our website at: us.fujitsu.com/computers
You will need to be set up with an Internet Service Provider (ISP) to register online.
Installing Click Me!
ClickMe!
BEFORE INSTALLING THE CLICKME! UTILITY, BE SURE THE WIRELESS LAN SWITCH IS TURNED ON.
The first time you boot up your system, you will see a “Primary Settings for the PC” window. This window
explains the installations which will be performed by the Click Me! utility. If you click [Execute], Click
Me! will begin installing. If after clicking the button you receive a “User Account Control” window, you
will be asked for your permission to continue. Click [Continue] to continue. If you cancel the operation,
the Click Me! icon will appear on your desktop for later installation.
THERE MAY BE ADDITIONAL THIRD-PARTY APPLICATIONS THAT ARE NOT INSTALLED BY THE CLICKME!
FOR MORE INFORMATION, REFER TO YOUR GETTING STARTED GUIDE.
UTILITY.
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Fujitsu Driver Update Utility
NOTE THAT IF YOU HAVE A 64-BIT OPERATING SYSTEM, IT WILL BE NECESSARY FOR YOU TO FIRST
DOWNLOAD AND INSTALL THE FDU UTILITY. TO DO SO, GO TO THE FUJITSU SUPPORT WEB SITE AT
HTTP://WWW.FUJITSU.COM/US/SUPPORT AND FOLLOW THE LINKS TO THE DOWNLOADS. FDU WILL BE
LISTED WITH THE X64 DOWNLOADS FOR YOUR MODEL.
Your system has a convenient tool called the Fujitsu Driver Update (FDU) utility. With FDU, you can
choose to automatically or manually go to the Fujitsu site to check for new updates for your system. For
more information about the FDU utility, refer to “Automatically Downloading Driver Updates” on
page 98.
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Power Management
Your LifeBook notebook has many options and features for conserving battery power. Some of these
features are automatic and need no user intervention. However, others depend on the parameters you set
to best suit your operating conditions, such as those for the display brightness. Internal power management
for your notebook may be controlled from settings made in your operating system, pre-bundled power
management application, or from settings made in BIOS setup utility.
Besides the options available for conserving battery power, there are also some things that you can do to
prevent your battery from running down as quickly. For example, you can create an appropriate power
saving profile, put your notebook into Sleep mode when it is not performing an operation, and you can
limit the use of high power devices. As with all mobile, battery powered computers, there is a trade-off
between performance and power savings.
Power/Suspend/Resume Button
When your notebook is active, the Power/Suspend/Resume button can be used to manually put the
notebook into Sleep mode. Push the Power/Suspend/Resume button when the notebook is active, but not
actively accessing anything, and immediately release the button. Note that if you press the button
continuously for four seconds or longer, your notebook will shut down.
If your notebook is suspended, pushing the Power/Suspend/Resume button returns your notebook to
active operation. You can tell whether the system is Suspended by looking at the Power indicator. If the
indicator is visible and not flashing, your notebook is fully operational. If the indicator is visible and
flashing, your notebook is in Sleep mode. If the indicator is not visible, the power is off or your notebook
is in Hibernation mode. (See Hibernation Feature)
Sleep Mode
Sleep mode in Windows saves the contents of your system memory during periods of inactivity by
maintaining power to critical parts. This mode turns off the CPU, display, hard drive, and all other internal
components except those necessary to maintain system memory and for restarting.
Your notebook can be put in Sleep mode by:
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• Pressing the Power/Suspend/Resume button when your system is turned on.
• Selecting Sleep from the Windows Shut Down menu.
• Timing out from lack of activity.
• Allowing the battery to reach the Dead Battery Warning condition.
System memory typically stores the files on which you are working, open application information, and
any other data required to support operations in progress. When you resume operation from Sleep, your
system will return to where it left off. You must use the Power/Suspend/Resume button to resume
operation, and there must be an adequate power source available, or your notebook will not resume.
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IF RUNNING YOUR NOTEBOOK ON BATTERY POWER, BE AWARE THAT THE BATTERY CONTINUES TO DISCHARGE
WHILE YOUR NOTEBOOK IS IN SLEEP MODE, THOUGH NOT AS FAST AS WHEN FULLY OPERATIONAL.
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DISABLING THE POWER/SUSPEND/RESUME BUTTON PREVENTS IT FROM BEING USED TO PUT THE NOTEBOOK INTO
SLEEP OR HIBERNATION (SAVE-TO-DISK) MODE. THE BUTTON RESUME FUNCTION CAN’T BE DISABLED.
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THE SLEEP OR HIBERNATION (SAVE-TO-DISK) MODE SHOULD NOT BE USED WITH CERTAIN PC CARDS. CHECK
YOUR PC CARD DOCUMENTATION FOR MORE INFORMATION. WHEN PC CARDS OR EXTERNAL DEVICES ARE IN
USE, HIBERNATION (SAVE-TO-DISK) MODE CANNOT RETURN TO THE EXACT STATE PRIOR TO SUSPENSION,
BECAUSE ALL OF THE PERIPHERAL DEVICES WILL BE RE-INITIALIZED WHEN THE SYSTEM RESTARTS.
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IF YOUR NOTEBOOK IS ACTIVELY ACCESSING INFORMATION WHEN YOU ENTER THE SLEEP OR HIBERNATION MODE,
CHANGES TO OPEN FILES ARE NOT LOST. THE FILES ARE LEFT OPEN AND MEMORY IS KEPT ACTIVE DURING SLEEP
MODE OR THE MEMORY IS TRANSFERRED TO THE INTERNAL HARD DRIVE DURING HIBERNATION MODE.
THE MAIN ADVANTAGE OF USING HIBERNATION (SAVE-TO-DISK) IS THAT POWER IS NOT REQUIRED TO MAINTAIN
YOUR DATA. THIS IS PARTICULARLY IMPORTANT IF YOU WILL BE LEAVING YOUR NOTEBOOK IN A SUSPENDED STATE
FOR A PROLONGED PERIOD OF TIME. THE DRAWBACK OF USING HIBERNATION MODE IS THAT IT LENGTHENS THE
POWER DOWN AND POWER UP SEQUENCES AND RESETS PERIPHERAL DEVICES.
Hibernation (Save-to-Disk) Feature
The Hibernation feature saves the contents of your notebook’s system memory to the hard drive as a part
of the Power/Suspend/Resume mode. You can enable or disable this feature.
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Enable or Disable the Hibernation Feature
The default settings are not enabled. To enable or disable the Hibernation feature, follow these steps:
1
2
From the Start menu, select Control Panel > Power Options.
Select Choose what the power button does or Choose what closing the lid does, then make your selection
(Do Nothing, Sleep, Hibernate, or Shut Down).
Windows Power Management
The Power Options icon in the Windows Control Panel allows you to configure some of the power
management settings. For example, you can use Power Options to set the timeout values for turning off
the display and hard disks whether you are running the notebook on battery or one of the adapters.
Restarting the System
If your system is on and you need to restart it, be sure that you use the following procedure.
1
Click the [Start] button, and then move the mouse over the small arrow at the bottom right of the right-hand
pane.
2
Select Restart from the list.
TURNING OFF YOUR LIFEBOOK NOTEBOOK WITHOUT EXITING WINDOWS OR TURNING ON YOUR
NOTEBOOK WITHIN 10 SECONDS OF THE NOTEBOOK BEING SHUT OFF MAY CAUSE AN ERROR WHEN
YOU START THE NEXT TIME.
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Powering Off
Before turning off the power, check that the hard drive/optical drive access indicator is off. If you turn off
the power while accessing a disk there is a risk of data loss. To ensure that your notebook shuts down
without error, use the Windows shut down procedure.
BE SURE TO CLOSE ALL FILES AND EXIT ALL APPLICATIONS PRIOR TO TURNING OFF THE POWER. IF
FILES ARE OPEN WHEN YOU TURN THE POWER OFF, YOU WILL LOSE ANY CHANGES THAT HAVE NOT
BEEN SAVED, AND MAY CAUSE DISK ERRORS.
Using the correct procedure to shut down from Windows allows your notebook to complete its operations
and turn off power in the proper sequence to avoid errors. The proper sequence is:
Click the [Start] button, and then move the mouse over the small arrow at the bottom right of the righthand pane. Select Shut Down from the list.
ENERGY STAR® Compliance
Your Fujitsu system is an ENERGY STAR® qualified mobile PC. By choosing a computer
with the latest energy-saving technology, you’re helping to preserve our environment for
future generations.
ENERGY STAR is a joint program of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, U.S.
Department of Energy, Natural Resources Canada, and other governments around the world
helping us save money while protecting the environment through energy efficient products
and practices. With energy costs and global warming top-of-mind for consumers, Fujitsu is committed to
offering solutions that help consumers conserve energy and improve the quality of our environment.
Sleep Mode:
You will notice that your computer is initially set so that the display turns off after 15 minutes of user
inactivity, and the computer goes into Sleep mode after 20 minutes of user inactivity. When going into
Sleep mode, the computer also reduces the speed of any active Ethernet network links. To “wake” the
computer from Sleep mode, press the Suspend/Resume Button.
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Energy saving benefits:
Fujitsu ENERGY STAR qualified mobile PCs use about half as much electricity as standard equipment –
saving half in utility costs. But more than that, ENERGY STAR also makes a difference for the
environment. Did you know that the average house can be responsible for twice the greenhouse gas
emissions as the average car? That’s because every time you flip on a light switch, run your dishwasher,
or turn on your PC, you use energy, which means more greenhouse gas emissions from power plants. So
the more energy we can save through energy efficiency, the more we help to reduce greenhouse gases and
the risks of global warming.
To learn more about the important ENERGY STAR program, visit: www.energystar.gov.
To read about how Fujitsu is supporting Sustainable Management along with several other environmental
activities, visit the Fujitsu Corporate Citizenship page at:
http://www.computers.us.fujitsu.com/www/content/aboutus/environmental/environment.php
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Chapter 3
User-Installable Features
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:
• When used at temperatures that exceed a low of 5°C or a high of 35°C. Extreme temperatures not
only reduce charging efficiency, but can also cause battery deterioration. The Charging icon on the
Status Indicator panel will flash when you try to charge a battery that is outside its operating
temperature range. See “Status Indicator Panel” on page 20.
• When using a high current device such as a modem, Multi-Format DVD Writer, CD-ROM drive,
optical drive, or the hard drive, using the AC adapter will conserve your battery life.
DO NOT LEAVE A FAULTY BATTERY IN YOUR NOTEBOOK. IT MAY DAMAGE YOUR AC ADAPTER, OPTIONAL
AUTO/AIRLINE ADAPTER, ANOTHER BATTERY OR YOUR NOTEBOOK ITSELF. IT MAY ALSO PREVENT
OPERATION OF YOUR NOTEBOOK BY DRAINING ALL AVAILABLE CURRENT INTO THE BAD BATTERY.
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• ACTUAL BATTERY LIFE WILL VARY BASED ON SCREEN BRIGHTNESS, APPLICATIONS, FEATURES, POWER
MANAGEMENT SETTINGS, BATTERY CONDITION AND OTHER CUSTOMER PREFERENCES.
CD-ROM
MULTI-FORMAT DVD WRITER, OR HARD DRIVE USAGE MAY ALSO HAVE A SIGNIFICANT IMPACT
ON BATTERY LIFE. THE BATTERY CHARGING CAPACITY IS REDUCED AS THE BATTERY AGES. IF YOUR
BATTERY IS RUNNING LOW QUICKLY, YOU SHOULD REPLACE IT WITH A NEW ONE.
DRIVE,
• 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. IF YOU CANNOT FIND THIS INFORMATION ELSEWHERE, CONTACT
YOUR SUPPORT REPRESENTATIVE AT
1-800-8FUJITSU (1-800-838-5487)
Recharging the Batteries
If you want to know the 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 or Auto/Airline adapter. To recharge
the battery make sure the battery that needs to be charged is installed in your LifeBook notebook and
connect the AC or Auto/Airline adapter.
MAKE SURE THAT THE BATTERY CHARGING INDICATOR AND THE PERCENTAGE CHARGE IS DISPLAYED
BY THE BATTERY LEVEL INDICATOR ON THE STATUS INDICATOR PANEL.
There is no memory effect on the Lithium ion battery therefore you do not need to discharge the battery
completely before recharging. The charge times will be significantly 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
Standby mode, or turn it off while the adapter is charging the battery. (See Power Management on page
45 for more information on Standby mode and shutdown procedure)
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USING HEAVY CURRENT DEVICES SUCH AS THE MODEM OR FREQUENT DVD/CD-RW/CD-ROM
ACCESSES MAY PREVENT CHARGING COMPLETELY.
Low Battery State
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 notebook will go into Standby mode. There is no guarantee that your data will be saved
once the notebook reaches this point.
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ONCE THE LOW BATTERY NOTIFICATION MESSAGE APPEARS, YOU NEED TO SAVE ALL YOUR ACTIVE DATA AND PUT
STANDBY MODE UNTIL YOU CAN PROVIDE A NEW POWER SOURCE. YOU SHOULD
PROVIDE A CHARGED BATTERY, AN AC POWER ADAPTER, OR AUTO/AIRLINE ADAPTER AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
YOUR LIFEBOOK NOTEBOOK INTO
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WHEN YOU ARE IN STANDBY MODE THERE MUST ALWAYS BE AT LEAST ONE POWER SOURCE ACTIVE. IF YOU
LIFEBOOK NOTEBOOK IS IN STANDBY MODE, ANY DATA THAT HAS
NOT BEEN SAVED TO THE HARD DRIVE WILL BE LOST.
REMOVE ALL POWER SOURCES WHILE YOUR
Once your notebook goes into Dead Battery Suspend mode 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.
In the Dead Battery Suspend mode, your data can be maintained for some time, but if a power source is
not provided promptly, the Power indicator will stop flashing and go out, meaning that you have lost the
data that was not stored. Once you provide power, you can continue to use your notebook while an adapter
is charging the battery.
Shorted Batteries
The Status Indicator panel uses an LED below the battery outline of the Battery Level indicator to display
the operating level available in that battery. If this display shows a Shorted Battery, it means the battery is
damaged and must be replaced so it does not damage other parts of your LifeBook notebook.
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Replacing the Battery
With the purchase of an additional battery, you can have a fully charged spare to swap with one that is not
charged. There are two ways to swap batteries, cold-swapping and hot-swapping:
Cold-swapping Batteries
To cold-swap batteries in your battery bay follow these easy steps:
1
2
3
Have a charged battery ready to install.
4
5
Insert a new battery into the bay, and press it down so that the latches click into place.
Shut down your notebook and disconnect the AC adapter.
While pushing the battery bay release latches towards the battery pack, lift the battery out of the bay using the
latches to lift it.
Plug in the AC adapter and turn the power on.
Hot-swapping Batteries
To hot-swap batteries in your battery bay follow these easy steps:
BE SURE TO PLUG IN AN AC ADAPTER PRIOR TO REMOVING THE BATTERY. THERE IS NO BRIDGE
BATTERY PRESENT TO SUPPORT THE SYSTEM WHILE THE BATTERY IS BEING REPLACED. IF YOU DO NOT
USE AN
1
AC ADAPTER YOU WILL LOSE ANY UNSAVED FILES.
Plug an AC Adapter into the system and connect it to a power outlet.
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Battery Pack
Battery Bay Release Latches
Figure 19. Removing a Battery
2
Follow steps 3 and 4 in “Cold Swapping Batteries”.
IF THE LITHIUM ION BATTERY CONNECTOR IS NOT FULLY SEATED, YOU MAY NOT BE ABLE TO USE YOUR
NOTEBOOK OR CHARGE YOUR BATTERY.
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Note that the system
shown is for illustration
purposes only. Your model
may look different from that shown.
Hinge notches
(approximate location)
Figure 20. Installing/Removing a Color Lid
LifeBook Color Lid
Your LifeBook may have an optional Color Lid that allows you to change the color of the top panel of the
display. The Color Lid is easily installed and changed, as detailed in this section.
• IF YOU NEED TO HAVE YOUR PC REPAIRED, BE SURE TO REMOVE THE COLOR LID BEFORE SHIPPING.
• WHEN INSTALLING OR REMOVING A COLOR LID, LEAVE THE LCD DISPLAY CLOSED.
• THE COLOR LID CANNOT BE REPAIRED. IF IT BECOMES UNUSABLE, MUST BE REPLACED.
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Installing a Color Lid
Color Lids are attached to connections on the top of the display cover and adjacent to the cover hinges.
• USE CARE WHEN INSTALLING OR REMOVING A COLOR LID; THE EDGES ARE SHARP AND MAY CAUSE
INJURY.
• WHEN INSTALLING OR REMOVING A COLOR LID, ALIGN EACH HOOK OF THE COLOR LID TO ITS
PC. IF NOT ALIGNED CORRECTLY, THE HOOK MAY BE BROKEN. IF
COLOR LID SHOULD NOT BE USED ON YOUR PC.
CORRESPONDING NOTCH ON YOUR
A HOOK BECOMES BROKEN, THE
• DO NOT USE EXCESSIVE FORCE WHEN PRESSING DOWN ON THE ATTACHMENT POINTS; DOING SO
COULD RESULT IN DAMAGE TO YOUR DISPLAY.
• DO NOT EXPOSE A COLOR LID TO HIGH TEMPERATURES; IT MAY BE DAMAGED BY HIGH
TEMPERATURES.
• WHEN YOU CLEAN A COLOR LID, WIPE IT GENTLY WITH A DRY, CLEAN CLOTH. NEVER USE ANY
CHEMICALS OR OTHER VOLATILE MATERIALS WHICH COULD DAMAGE A
COLOR LID.
To install a Color Lid:
1
Attach a Color Lid to your PC by lying it flat against the back of the display and aligning the two hooks with the
corresponding notches located in front of the display hinges. (The notch locations are shown in Figure 20.)
2
There are four hooks along each side and four along the front edge. Attach the side hooks first, starting from
the hinge edge, by pressing gently at the hook location.
3
Attach the front hooks, starting from the outside edges.
Removing a Color Lid
1
2
3
Unhook the front edge of the lid first, starting with the two inside hooks.
Unhook the sides of the lid, starting with the front ones and moving back.
Remove the lid by unlatching the two hooks from the hinge notches.
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Media Tray Eject Button
Emergency Tray Release
Media Holder Tray
Figure 21. Optical Drive
Optical Drive
There is a variety of media available to use with your Multi-Format DVD Writer, also known as an
“optical drive”.
DVD-R and DVD-RW discs hold up to 4.7 GB of data (DVD-R discs used with Multi-Format Dual-Layer
DVD writer hold up to 8.5 GB). A DVD-R disc can only be written to once; DVD-RW discs can be written
to over and over. DVD-R and DVD-RW discs can be played on most standard players.
CD-R and CD-RW discs hold up to 640 MB of data. A CD-R disc can only be written to once; CD-RW
discs can be written to over and over.
Your system contains the following optical drive:
Dual-Layer Multi-Format DVD Writer: This drive allows you to access movies, software, and audio
DVD/CDs as well as to read and write to CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-RW, DVD+RW, and
DVD RAM discs. The dual-layer architecture allows you to record up to 8.5 GB of data on DVD+R discs.
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Media Player Software
With the Dual-Layer Multi-Format DVD Writer and media player software you can play DVD movies and
music CDs on your notebook. The media player includes controls which allow you to take full advantage
of the features of a DVD movie, as well as standard features such as fast forward, fast reverse, pause, etc.
With this drive you can also burn onto recordable DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW, or CD-R/RW discs.
•
DO NOT OPERATE YOUR OPTICAL DRIVE UNLESS YOUR LIFEBOOK NOTEBOOK IS SITTING ON A FLAT SURFACE.
USING A DRIVE WHEN THE SYSTEM IS NOT LEVEL MAY DAMAGE THE DRIVE OR PREVENT PROPER OPERATION.
•
PROLONGED USE OF THE OPTICAL DRIVE, SUCH AS WATCHING A DVD MOVIE, WILL SUBSTANTIALLY REDUCE
YOUR BATTERY LIFE IF NO EXTERNAL POWER SOURCE IS ATTACHED.
Loading Media on Your Drive
To load a disc into your optical drive:
1
Push and release the eject button on the front of the optical drive to open the holder tray. The tray will come out
of the LifeBook notebook a short distance.
2
Gently pull the tray out until a media disc can easily be placed in the tray.
• YOU SHOULD PERIODICALLY CHECK THE FUJITSU WEBSITE AT US.FUJITSU.COM/COMPUTERS FOR THE
MOST CURRENT DRIVERS.
• ALL LIFEBOOK DVD PLAYERS ARE SET TO PLAY DVD TITLES WITH REGION CODE NUMBER 1 WHICH
IS SPECIFIED FOR THE NORTH AMERICAN MARKET. THE REGION NUMBER IS A REGIONAL RESTRICTION
DVD FORUM ACTING ON HOLLYWOOD REQUIREMENTS. DIFFERENT REGION
DVD TITLES FOR PUBLICATION IN DIFFERENT AREAS OF THE
WORLD. IF THE REGIONAL CODE OF THE DVD PLAYER DOES NOT MATCH THE REGIONAL CODES ON
THE TITLES, THEN PLAYBACK IS IMPOSSIBLE.
CODE DEFINED BY THE
CODES ARE RECORDED ON VIDEO
• YOU CAN CHANGE THE REGION CODE ON THE DVD PLAYER USING THE PROPERTIES MENU OF THE
DVD SOFTWARE. NOTE, HOWEVER, THAT YOU CAN ONLY CHANGE THE REGION CODE UP TO FOUR
AFTER THE 4TH CHANGE, THE LAST CODE ENTERED BECOMES PERMANENT, AND CANNOT BE
CHANGED.
TIMES.
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3
Place the media into the tray, label side up, with the hole in the center of the disc. Snap the disc onto the raised
circle in the center of the tray.
4
Gently push the holder tray back in until you hear a click
IF YOU HAVE DISABLED THE AUTO INSERT NOTIFICATION FUNCTION, YOU WILL HAVE TO START THE
DRIVE EITHER BY USING MY COMPUTER OR FROM WITHIN WINDOWS EXPLORER, SINCE YOUR
NOTEBOOK WILL NOT AUTOMATICALLY RECOGNIZE THAT MEDIA HAS BEEN LOADED.
b.
a.
c.
d.
Figure 22. Loading/Ejecting Media
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Removing Media
1
Push and release the eject button on the front of the optical drive. This will stop the drive and the holder tray will
come out of the LifeBook notebook a short distance.
2
3
4
Gently pull the tray out until the disc can easily be removed from the tray.
Carefully remove the media disc from the holder tray.
Gently push the holder tray back in until you hear a click.
Emergency Optical
Drive Tray Release
If for some reason the eject button fails, you
can open the media tray with a paper clip or
similar tool inserted into the eject hole in
the right side of the front of the tray.
Straighten one side of a paper clip and push
it gently into the hole. The tray will pop out.
Figure 23. Emergency Tray Release
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Using the Media Player Software
DEPENDING UPON ITS CONFIGURATION, YOUR SYSTEM MAY NOT HAVE THE MEDIA PLAYER SOFTWARE
PRE-INSTALLED. IF IT IS NOT INSTALLED, REFERENCE THE DOCUMENTATION THAT ACCOMPANIES THE
MEDIA APPLICATION.
Starting a DVD Movie
1
2
Insert the DVD into the optical drive of the notebook. If the CD AutoRun feature activates, skip Step 2.
3
Click OK to close the About DVD Player Performance dialog box and the movie will begin.
The first time you insert a movie into the DVD/CD-RW tray, you will be prompted to select what you want the
system to do when discs are inserted (e.g., start automatically or wait for a prompt). Until you make a selection,
you will receive the same prompt whenever you insert a disc.
Opening the Media Player Control Panel
With most DVD-ROMs, you have the option of altering how the movie should play and what you wish to
view. You can do this by using the media player control panel and the mouse.
1
2
Right-click on the movie screen to open a dropdown menu for options.
Select View, then Player for all controls available. This will open the control panel at the bottom of the screen.
Using the Media Player Control Panel
The media player software allows you to watch the movie much like a VCR player. You can pause,
rewind, fast-forward and stop the movie at any point.
1
2
To pause the movie, click the on-screen button.
To rewind the movie, click the button to rewind to a specific portion of the movie, or the button to return
to the opening screen.
3
To fast-forward the movie, click the button to forward to a specific portion of the movie, or the button to
jump to the ending credits.
4
To stop the movie, click the button.
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Exiting the Media Player
1
2
Click the U located in the upper right corner of the title bar. This will open a media player dialog box.
Click Yes to stop and exit the movie, or No to close the media player dialog box and return to the movie.
Using Media Player on Battery Power
Since optical drives consume a lot of power, your overall battery life will be significantly shorter when
operating the optical drive continuously (such as watching a DVD movie) than during standard operation.
Many movie run-times are longer than your notebook can support on a single charged battery. If you are
watching a DVD movie on battery power you may need to swap in an additional, charged battery or attach
AC power during the movie to view it in its entirety.
• MANY MOVIE RUN-TIMES ARE LONGER THAN YOUR SYSTEM CAN SUPPORT ON A SINGLE BATTERY. IF
YOU ARE WATCHING A
DVD MOVIE ON BATTERY POWER YOU MAY NEED TO SWAP IN AN ADDITIONAL,
AC POWER DURING THE MOVIE TO VIEW IT IN ITS ENTIRETY.
CHARGED BATTERY OR ATTACH
• AN ADDITIONAL FULLY-CHARGED BATTERY IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED IF YOU WILL BE WATCHING DVD
MOVIES ON BATTERY POWER. IF YOU DON’T HAVE AN ADDITIONAL BATTERY, YOU MAY PURCHASE ONE
EITHER ONLINE AT: HTTP://WWW.COMPUTERS.US.FUJITSU.COM OR BY CALLING
1-877-372-3473.
To Watch a Movie on Battery Power:
1
2
3
Have an additional full-charged battery or your AC adapter ready for use.
Start watching your DVD movie.
When the low battery warning occurs, immediately stop the movie and exit the media player.
IF YOU DO NOT STOP THE MEDIA PLAYER QUICKLY AND THE LIFEBOOK NOTEBOOK ATTEMPTS TO AUTOLIFEBOOK NOTEBOOK WILL SHUT DOWN IMPROPERLY.
IF THIS OCCURS, YOU MAY NEED TO PERFORM A HARD RESET AND FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS, IF ANY,
PRESENTED TO YOU BEFORE THE SYSTEM WILL REBOOT.
SUSPEND (CRITICAL BATTERY LOW STATE) THE
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4
Power down your notebook and replace the discharged battery with an additional fully-charged battery. If you
do not have an additional battery, you may attach AC power as soon as you see the low battery warning.
5
Resume operation by pressing the Suspend button again. This is not required if you attached AC power without
entering standby mode.
6
Restart your media player, locate and skip to the chapter of the movie you were last watching, then continue
watching your DVD movie.
SOME SHORTER DVD MOVIES MAY NOT REQUIRE YOU TO SWAP BATTERIES OR ATTACH AC POWER TO
COMPLETE THEM. HOWEVER, IT IS BEST TO BE PREPARED SINCE ACTUAL BATTERY LIFE WHILE
OPERATING THE OPTICAL DRIVE CANNOT BE GUARANTEED.
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ExpressCard (54 mm)
Eject Button
Figure 24. Installing/Removing ExpressCard
Using ExpressCards
Your LifeBook notebook supports ExpressCardsTM, which can perform a variety of functions depending
on which type of card you install. Some available ExpressCards:
• Gigabit Ethernet Local area network (LAN) cards
• IEEE1394 cards
• S-ATA II cards
• IEEE802.11n WLAN cards
For further information, refer to the instructions supplied with your card(s).
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Installing ExpressCards
There are two different width ExpressCards: 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 Plug
Figure 25. Installing/Removing ExpressCard Plug
• 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.
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.
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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
When not in use, you should keep the ExpressCard plug (Figure 25) inserted in the slot to prevent system
contamination.
2
Make sure there is no ExpressCard or ExpressCard plug currently in the slot. If there is, see Removing
ExpressCards.
3
4
If the eject button is extended, press it in until it clicks.
5
Push the card firmly into the slot until it is seated in the connector.
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.
Removing ExpressCards
See your ExpressCard manual for specific instructions on removing your card. Some cards may require
your notebook to be in Standby Mode or Off during removal.
•
WINDOWS HAS A SHUTDOWN PROCEDURE FOR EXPRESSCARDS 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 SAFELY REMOVE 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 or card plug 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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SD Card
SD Card Slot
Figure 26. Installing a Secure Digital Card
Secure Digital Cards
Your LifeBook notebook supports 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.
Secure Digital is a flash memory technology that allows you to record, transfer and share digital content,
such as digital pictures, movies, music, voice, and computer data and applications. 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.
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Installing SD Cards
SD Cards are installed in the SD Card slot. To install an SD Card, follow these steps:
INSTALLING OR REMOVING AN 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
LIFEBOOK NOTEBOOK, OR BOTH.
YOU MAY PERMANENTLY DAMAGE THE CARD, YOUR
1
See your specific card manual for instructions on the installation of your card. Some cards may require that your
notebook is off while installing them.
2
3
4
Make sure there is no card currently in the slot. If there is, see Removing an SD Card.
Insert your card into the slot with the product label facing up.
Push the card firmly into the slot until it is seated in the connector.
Removing an SD Card
To remove an SD Card, simply pull it out of the SD Card slot.
SEE YOUR CARD MANUAL FOR SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS ON THE REMOVAL OF YOUR CARD. SOME
CARDS MAY REQUIRE YOUR LIFEBOOK NOTEBOOK TO BE IN STANDBY MODE OR OFF WHILE REMOVING
THEM.
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Memory Upgrade Module
Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook comes with a minimum of 1GB of high speed Double Data Rate
Synchronous Dynamic RAM (DDR2-800 SDRAM) factory installed. To increase your notebook’s memory
capacity, you may install an additional memory upgrade module. The memory upgrade must be a dual-inline (DIMM) SDRAM module. To ensure 100% compatibility, purchase the SDRAM module only from
the Fujitsu web store at www.shopfujitsu.com.
• DO NOT REMOVE ANY SCREWS FROM THE MEMORY UPGRADE MODULE COMPARTMENT EXCEPT THE
ONES SPECIFICALLY SHOWN IN THE DIRECTIONS FOR INSTALLING AND REMOVING THE MEMORY
UPGRADE MODULE.
• THE MEMORY UPGRADE MODULE CAN BE SEVERELY DAMAGED BY ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE (ESD).
TO MINIMIZE RISK TO THE MODULE, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING PRECAUTIONS:
• BEFORE HANDLING A MEMORY MODULE, TOUCH A GROUNDED METAL OBJECT TO DISCHARGE
STATIC ELECTRICITY BUILT UP IN YOUR BODY.
• WHEN INSTALLING OR REMOVING A MEMORY MODULE, HOLD IT BY THE EDGE SO AS NOT TO
TOUCH ANY CONTACTS OR CHIPS.
BE CAREFUL NOT TO TOUCH ANY INTERNAL COMPUTER
TERMINALS OR COMPONENTS; THE OIL FROM YOUR FINGERS COULD CAUSE A SHORT TO THE
COMPONENTS.
• BE SURE TO POWER DOWN YOUR SYSTEM BEFORE ADDING OR REMOVING MEMORY MODULES.
EVEN IF THE SYSTEM IS IN HIBERNATE OR STANDBY STATES, DATA COULD BE LOST OR THE
MEMORY COULD BE DAMAGED IF POWER IS STILL AVAILABLE TO THE SYSTEM.
Installing Memory Upgrade Modules
1
2
3
4
5
Turn off power to your notebook, remove any power adapter (AC or auto/airline). Remove the battery.
Make sure that all the connector covers are closed.
Turn the notebook bottom side up, and remove the screw from the memory upgrade module compartment.
Remove the cover.
Remove the memory upgrade module from the static guarded sleeve.
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6
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. Be sure the alignment keys line up with those in
the slot.
Alignment Keys
Retainer Clips
Figure 27. Opening the Memory Compartment
Figure 28. Installing a Memory Module
7
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’ll hear a click when it is properly in place.
8
Replace the cover and reinstall the screws.
THE MEMORY UPGRADE MODULE IS NOT SOMETHING YOU ROUTINELY REMOVE FROM YOUR NOTEBOOK.
ONCE IT IS INSTALLED, YOU CAN LEAVE IT IN PLACE UNLESS YOU WANT TO CHANGE SYSTEM MEMORY
CAPACITY.
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Removing 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 it away from your notebook.
4
Store the memory upgrade module in a static guarded
sleeve.
5
Replace the cover and reinstall the screws.
Retaining Clips
Figure 29. Removing memory module
Checking the Memory Capacity
Once you have changed the system memory capacity by replacing the installed module with a larger one,
be sure to check that your notebook has recognized the change.
Check the memory capacity by clicking [Start] -> Control Panel -> System and Maintenance ->
System. The amount of memory is displayed next to “Memory - RAM:”
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There may be a variation between the actual memory size and what is displayed. This is possible if your
system is configured with an integrated Intel Graphics Media Accelerator which dynamically allocates
system memory to accelerate graphics performance.
IF THE TOTAL MEMORY DISPLAYED IS INCORRECT, CHECK THAT YOUR MEMORY UPGRADE MODULE IS
PROPERLY INSTALLED. (IF THE MODULE IS PROPERLY INSTALLED AND THE CAPACITY IS STILL NOT
CORRECTLY RECOGNIZED, SEE TROUBLESHOOTING ON PAGE 78.
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Device Ports
Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook and the optional Port Replicator come equipped with multiple ports to
which you can connect external devices including: disk drives, keyboards, printers, etc.
Modem (RJ-11) Telephone Jack
The modem (RJ-11) telephone jack is used for the internal modem. To connect the telephone cable follow
these easy steps:
1
2
3
Align the connector with the port opening.
Push the connector into the port until it is seated.
Plug the other end of the telephone cable into a telephone outlet.
Figure 30. Connecting the Modem
The modem sound may initially be deactivated. To activate modem sound follow these easy steps.
1
2
3
Select [Start] -> Control Panel.
4
Select the Modems tab, and click the [Properties] button.
Select Classic View in the left pane.
Double-click Phone and Modems. You may initially need to enter your area code in order to open the Phone
and Modem Options window.
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5
Select the Modem tab and adjust the volume as necessary.
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 YOUR MODEM.
•
THE INTERNAL MODEM IS DESIGNED TO THE ITU-T V.90 STANDARD. ITS MAXIMUM SPEED OF 53000BPS IS THE
HIGHEST ALLOWED BY FCC, AND ITS ACTUAL CONNECTION RATE DEPENDS ON THE LINE CONDITIONS. THE
MAXIMUM SPEED IS 33600BPS AT UPLOAD.
•
THE INTERNAL MODEM ON ALL LIFEBOOK NOTEBOOKS FROM FUJITSU ARE CERTIFIED FOR USE IN THE UNITED
STATES AND CANADA. THE MODEM MAY BE CERTIFIED IN OTHER COUNTRIES.
Internal LAN (RJ-45) Jack
The internal LAN (RJ-45) jack is used for a 10Base-T/100Base-Tx Ethernet LAN connection. You may
need to configure your notebook to work with your particular network. (Please refer to your network
administrator for information on your network configuration.) To connect the LAN cable follow these
easy steps:
1
Align the connector with the port
opening.
2
Push the connector into the port
until it is seated.
3
Plug the other end of the cable into
a LAN outlet.
Figure 31. Connecting LAN Device
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Universal Serial Bus Ports
The Universal Serial Bus 2.0 ports (USB) allow you to connect USB devices such as external game pads,
pointing devices, keyboards and/or speakers. There are three USB 2.0 ports on your notebook: two on the
right side and one on the rear.
In order to connect a USB device follow these steps:
1
Align the connector with the port opening, then push the connector into the port until it is seated.
DUE TO THE ONGOING CHANGES IN USB TECHNOLOGY AND STANDARDS, NOT ALL USB DEVICES
AND/OR DRIVERS ARE GUARANTEED TO WORK.
Figure 32. Connecting a USB Device
Headphone/Line-Out Jack
The headphone/line-out jack allows you to connect headphones or powered external speakers to your
notebook. Your headphones or speakers must be equipped with a 1/8” (3.5 mm) stereo mini-plug. In order
to connect headphones or speakers follow these easy steps:
1
2
Align the connector with the port opening.
Push the connector into the port until it is seated.
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IF YOU PLUG HEADPHONES INTO THE HEADPHONE JACK, BUILT-IN STEREO SPEAKERS WILL BE
DISABLED.
Microphone/Line-In Jack
The microphone/line-in jack allows you to connect an external mono microphone. Your microphone must
be equipped with a 1/8”(3.5 mm) stereo mini-plug in order to fit into the microphone jack of your
notebook. In order to connect a microphone follow these easy steps:
1
2
Align the connector with the port opening.
Push the connector into the port until it is seated.
External Video Port
The external video port allows you to connect an external monitor or LCD projector. In order to connect an
external video device, follow these easy steps:
1
2
Align the connector with the port opening.
3
Tighten the two hold-down screws, located
on each end of the connector.
Push the connector into the port until it is
seated.
Figure 33. Connecting an External Video Device
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PRESSING THE [FN] + [F10] KEYS ALLOWS YOU TO CHANGE YOUR SELECTION OF WHERE TO SEND
YOUR DISPLAY VIDEO. EACH TIME YOU PRESS THE KEY COMBINATION, YOU WILL STEP TO THE NEXT
CHOICE, STARTING WITH THE BUILT-IN DISPLAY PANEL ONLY, MOVING TO THE EXTERNAL MONITOR
ONLY, FINALLY MOVING TO BOTH THE BUILT-IN DISPLAY PANEL AND AN EXTERNAL MONITOR.
77 - Device Ports
Chapter 4
Troubleshooting Your LifeBook
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:
1
2
3
Turn off your LifeBook notebook.
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.
5
6
Turn on your notebook. Make sure it has been off at least 10 seconds before you turn it back on.
Make sure the AC adapter is plugged into your notebook and to an active AC power source.
Make sure that any card installed in the ExpressCard slot is seated properly. You can also remove the card from
the slot, thus eliminating it as a possible cause of failure.
Go through the boot sequence.
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7
If the problem has not been resolved, refer to the Troubleshooting Table, that follows, for more detailed
troubleshooting information.
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.
8
If you have tried the solutions suggested in the Troubleshooting Table without success, contact your support
representative:
Toll free: 1-800-8Fujitsu (1-800-838-5487)
E-mail: [email protected]
Web site: http://www.computers.us.fujitsu.com/support.
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
• Any error messages that have occurred
• Type of device connected, if any
See the Configuration Label on the bottom of your notebook for configuration and serial numbers.
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Specific Problems
Using 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
notebook.
Troubleshooting Table
Problem
Page
Problem
Page
Audio Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 81
USB Device Problems . . . . . . . . . page 83
DVD/CD-ROM Drive Problems . . . . . . . . page 81
ExpressCard Problems . . . . . . . . . page 84
Hard Drive Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 82
Power Failures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 84
Keyboard or Mouse Problems . . . . . . . . . page 82
Shutdown and Startup Problems . page 87
Memory Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 83
Video Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 88
Modem Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 83
Miscellaneous Problems. . . . . . . . page 90
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Problem
Possible Cause
Possible Solutions
The volume is turned
too low.
Adjust the volume control on your notebook and operating system.
Use the [Fn+F9] key combination on your keyboard. Pressing [F9]
repeatedly while holding [Fn] increases your notebook volume.
The software volume
control is set too low.
Manually adjusting the volume should dynamically adjust the volume of the operating (see above). If that doesn’t work, adjust the
sound volume control settings in your software or application.
Headphones are
plugged into your
notebook.
Plugging in headphones disables the built-in speakers, remove
the headphones.
Software driver is not
configured correctly.
The Audio Driver may be installed or reinstalled by using the Drivers and Applications CD that came with your LifeBook. Refer to
your application and operating system documentation for help.
The speakers have
been muted using the
Volume icon in the system tray.
Click on the Volume icon in the tool tray on the bottom right of the
screen. (It looks like a speaker). If the Mute box is checked, click
on it to uncheck it. You can also use the [Fn+F3] key combination
to toggle the volume on and off. Pressing [F3] while holding [Fn]
will toggle the audio mute.
Audio Problems
There is no sound coming
from the built-in speakers.
DVD/CD-RW/CD-ROM Drive Problems
LifeBook notebook fails to
recognize DVD/CDRW/CD-ROM’s.
The disc is not pushed
down onto raised center
circle of the drive.
Open optical drive tray and re-install the disc properly.
Optical drive tray is not
latched shut.
Push on the front of the optical drive tray until it latches. If that
doesn’t work, pull out the modular drive latch to remove the device
from the bay, then re-insert the drive until it latched; this ensures
that the drive is properly seated.
Incorrect DVD Player or
no DVD Player software is installed.
Install DVD Player software. (See “Media Player Software” on
page 58 for more information.)
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Problem
Possible Cause
Possible Solutions
LifeBook notebook fails to
recognize DVD/CDRW/CD-ROM’s.
(continued)
Wrong drive designator
was used for the disc in
the application.
Verify the drive designator used by the application is the same as
the one used by the operating system. When the operating system
is booted from a DVD/CD, drive designations are automatically
adjusted. Note that the drive designation can be changed with the
Disk Management tool located at Administrative Tools -> Computer Management.
DVD/CD-RW/CD-ROM
is dirty or defective.
Wipe the disc with a non-abrasive CD cleaning cloth and reinsert.
It if still will not work try another DVD/CD-RW/CD-ROM in the
drive.
The Windows auto
insertion function is
active and is checking
to see if a disc is ready
to run.
This is normal. However, you may disable this feature.
The wrong drive designator was used by an
application when a
bootable disc was used
to start the 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.
Security is set so your
OS cannot be started
without a password.
Verify your password and security settings.
The drive access indicator
on the Status Indicator
Panel blinks at regular intervals with no disc in the tray
or the drive is not installed.
Hard Drive Problems
You cannot access your
hard drive.
Keyboard or Mouse Problems
The built-in keyboard does
not seem to work.
The notebook has gone
into Standby 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.
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Problem
Possible Cause
Possible Solutions
You have installed an external keyboard or mouse, and
it does not seem to work.
Your external device is
not properly installed.
Re-install your device. See “Device Ports” on page 73.
Your operating system
software is not set up
with correct software
driver for that device.
Check your device and operating system documentation and activate the proper driver.
Your operating system
software is not setup
with correct software
driver for that device.
Check your device and operating system documentation and activate the proper driver.
Your system crashed.
Try to restart your notebook. I
Your memory module is
not properly installed.
Remove and re-install your memory upgrade module.
See “Memory Upgrade Module” on page 69.
You have a memory
failure.
Check for Power On Self Test (POST) messages.
See “Power On Self Test Messages” on page 91.
Messages about
modem operation are
generated by whichever modem application is in use.
See your application software documentation for additional information.
The device is not properly installed.
Remove and re-install the device. See “Device Ports” on page 73.
You have connected an
external keyboard or a
mouse and it seems to be
locking up the system.
Memory Problems
Your System Properties
screen does not show the
correct amount of installed
memory.
Modem Problems
Messages about modem
operation.
USB Device Problems
You have installed a USB
device, but the notebook
does not recognize the
device, or the device does
not seem to work properly.
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Problem
Possible Cause
Possible Solutions
You have installed a USB
device, but the notebook
does not recognize the
device, or the device does
not seem to work properly.
(continued)
The device may have
been installed while an
application was running,
so your notebook is not
aware of its installation.
Close the application and restart your notebook.
Your device may not
have the correct software driver active.
See your software documentation and activate the correct driver.
The card is not properly
installed.
Remove and re-install the card. See “Using ExpressCards” on
page 64.
The card may have
been installed while an
application was running,
so your notebook is not
aware of its installation.
Close the application and restart your 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/O address
selected for your card
device.
See your ExpressCard documentation to determine the required
I/O address. Change the settings in the Device Manager
The battery is installed
but is faulty.
Use the Status Indicator panel to verify the presence and condition of the battery. See “Status Indicator Panel” on page 20. If a
battery is indicating a short, remove that battery and operate from
another power source or replace that battery.
ExpressCard Problems
A card inserted in the
ExpressCard slot does not
work or is locking up the
system.
Power Failures
You turn on your LifeBook
notebook and nothing
seems to happen.
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Problem
Possible Cause
Possible Solutions
You turn on your LifeBook
notebook and nothing
seems to happen.
(continued)
The installed battery is
completely discharged
or there is no power
adapter installed.
Check the Status Indicator Panel to determine the presence and
condition of the battery. See “Status Indicator Panel” on page 20.
Install a charged battery or a Power adapter.
The battery is low.
Check the Status Indicator Panel to determine the presence and
condition of the battery. See “Status Indicator Panel” on page 20.
Use a Power adapter to operate until a battery is charged or install
a charged battery.
The power adapter (AC
or auto/airline) is not
plugged in properly.
Verify that your adapter is connected correctly. See “Power
Sources” on page 34.
The power adapter (AC
or auto/airline) is faulty.
Try a different Power adapter.
The power adapter has
no power from the AC
outlet, airplane seat
jack, or cigarette lighter.
Move the AC cord to a different outlet, check for a line switch or
tripped circuit breaker for the AC outlet. If you are using an
auto/airline adapter in a car make sure the ignition switch is in the
On or Accessories position.
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 Properties located in the Control Panel to adjust the timeout values to better suit your needs.
You have a battery
failure.
Verify the condition of the battery using the Status Indicator panel,
and replace or remove a shorted battery. See “Status Indicator
Panel” on page 20.
Your power adapter has
failed or lost its power
source.
Make sure the adapter is plugged in and the outlet has power.
Your LifeBook notebook
turns off all by itself.
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Problem
Possible Cause
Possible Solutions
Your LifeBook notebook
turns off all by itself.
(continued)
You are operating on
battery power and
ignored a low battery
alarm until the battery is
at the dead battery
state and the system
has gone into Dead Battery Suspend mode.
Install a power adapter and then push the Power/Suspend/Resume button. See “Power Sources” on page 34.
Your LifeBook notebook will
not work on battery alone.
The installed battery is
dead.
Replace the battery with a charged one or install a power adapter.
No battery is installed.
Install a charged battery.
The battery is improperly installed.
Verify that the battery is properly connected by re-installing it.
Your installed battery
is faulty.
Verify the condition of the battery using the Status Indicator panel
and replace or remove any shorted battery. See “Status Indicator
Panel” on page 20.
You are running an
application that uses a
lot of power due to frequent hard drive or optical drive access, or use
of a modem, LAN PC
card, Wireless LAN, or
Bluetooth device.
Use both the primary battery and an optional second battery
and/or use a power adapter for this application when at all
possible.
The power savings features may be disabled.
Check the Power Options menu settings 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 seems to
discharge too quickly.
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Problem
Possible Cause
Possible Solutions
The battery seems to
discharge too quickly.
(continued)
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 notebook to normal operating temperature. Charging
icon on the Status Indicator panel will flash when battery is outside of operating range.
Shutdown and Startup Problems
The Suspend/Resume button does not work.
The system powers up, and
displays power on information, but fails to load the
operating system.
An error message is displayed on the screen during
the notebook (boot)
sequence.
Suspend/Resume
button is disabled.
Select the “Choose what the power button does” option.
There may be application software. conflict
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. See
“BIOS Setup Utility” on page 40.
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. See
“BIOS Setup Utility” on page 40.
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.
Power On Self Test
(POST) has detected a
problem.
See the Power On Self Test (POST) messages to determine the
meaning and severity of the problem. Not all messages are errors;
some are simply status indicators. See “Power On Self Test Messages” on page 91.
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Problem
Possible Cause
Possible Solutions
Your notebook appears to
change setup parameters
when you start it.
BIOS setup changes
were not saved when
made and you exited
the setup utility.
Make sure you select Save Changes And Exit when exiting the
BIOS setup utility.
The BIOS CMOS holdup 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.
You have installed the
LifeBook/Security Application panel.
Check the Status Indicator Panel for presence of the Security icon.
If it is visible, enter your password See “Status Indicator Panel” on
page 20.
The notebook is set for
an external monitor
only.
Pressing [F10] while holding down the [Fn] key allows you to
change your selection of where to send your display video. Each
time you press the 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 display angle and
brightness settings are
not adequate for your
lighting conditions.
Move the display and the brightness control until you have adequate visibility. Pressing either the [F6] or [F7] keys while holding
down the [Fn] key also allows you to change the brightness level
of the display.
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)
Power On Self Test
(POST) has detected a
failure which does not
allow the display to
operate.
Contact your support representative.
Your system display won’t
turn on when the system is
turned on or has resumed.
Video Problems
The built-in display is blank
when you turn on your LifeBook notebook.
The notebook turned on
with a series of beeps and
the built-in display is blank.
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Problem
Possible Cause
Possible Solutions
The display goes blank by
itself after you have been
using it.
The notebook has gone
into Video timeout,
Standby mode, or Saveto-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 better suit your operation needs. See
“BIOS Setup Utility” on page 40.
Power management
timeouts may be set for
short intervals and you
didn’t notice the display
come on and go off.
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 Standby Mode, Auto Suspend or
Video Timeout)
Your display won’t turn on
when the system is turned
on or when it has resumed.
The system may be
password-protected.
Check the status indicator panel to verify that the Security icon is
blinking. If it is blinking, enter your password.
The display does not close.
A foreign object, such
as a paper clip, is stuck
between the display and
keyboard.
Remove all foreign objects from the keyboard.
The 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.
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Problem
Possible Cause
Possible Solutions
The application display
uses only a portion of your
screen and is surrounded
by a dark frame.
You are running an
application that does
not support the system’s native pixel resolution and display
compression is
enabled.
Display compression gives a clearer but smaller display for applications that do not support the system’s native pixel resolution.
You can fill the screen but have less resolution by changing display compression settings. These settings can be changed in the
Intel GMA control panel.
The Display is dark when
on battery power.
The Power Management utility default is set
on low brightness to
conserve power.
Press [Fn] + [F7] to increase brightness or double-click on the battery gauge and adjust Power Control under battery settings.
You have connected an
external monitor and it does
not display any information.
Your external monitor is
not properly installed.
Reinstall your device. See “External Video Port” on page 76.
Your operating system
is not setup 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. See “Specifications” on
page 108.
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.
You have connected an
external monitor and it does
not come on.
Miscellaneous Problems
Error message is displayed
on the screen during the
operation of an application.
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Power On Self Test Messages
The following is an alphabetic list of error-and-status messages that Phoenix BIOS and/or your
operating system can generate and an explanation of each message. Error messages are marked with an
*. If an error message is displayed that is not in this list, write it down and check your operating system
documentation both on screen and in the manual. If you can find no reference to the message and its
meaning is not clear, contact your support representative for assistance.
nnnn Memory Cache Passed
Where nnnn is the amount of system cache in kilobytes successfully tested by the Power On Self
Test. (This can only appear if you have an SRAM PC Card installed.)
*Extended Memory Failed at address line: xx
Extended memory not working or not configured properly. If you have installed a memory upgrade
module, verify that it is properly installed. If it is properly installed, check your Windows Setup to be
sure it is not using unavailable memory until you can contact your support representative.
nnnn Extended RAM Passed
Where nnnn is the amount of memory in kilobytes successfully tested.
*Failure Fixed Disk n (where x=1-4)
The fixed disk is not working or not configured properly. This may mean that the hard drive type
identified in your setup utility does not agree with the type detected by the Power On Self Test. Run the
setup utility to check for the hard drive type settings and correct them if necessary. If the settings are
OK and the message appears when you restart the system, there may be a serious fault which might
cause you to lose data if you continue. Contact your support representative.
*Incorrect Drive A type – run SETUP
Type of floppy drive A: not correctly identified in Setup. This means that the floppy disk drive type
identified in your setup utility does not agree with the type detected by the Power On Self Test. Run the
setup utility to correct the inconsistency.
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*Incorrect Drive B type – run SETUP
Type of floppy drive B: not correctly identified in Setup. This means that the floppy disk drive type
identified in your setup utility does not agree with the type detected by the Power On Self Test. Run the
setup utility to correct the inconsistency.
*Invalid NVRAM Data
Problem with NVRAM access. In the unlikely case that you see this message you may have some
display problems. You can continue operating but should contact your support representative for more
information.
*Keyboard controller error
The keyboard controller test failed. You may have to replace your keyboard or keyboard controller but
may be able to use an external keyboard until then. Contact your support representative.
*Keyboard error
Keyboard not working. You may have to replace your keyboard or keyboard controller but may be able
to use an external keyboard until then. Contact your support representative.
*Stuck Key
BIOS discovered a stuck key and displays the scan code for the stuck key. You may have to replace your
keyboard but may be able to use an external keyboard until then. Contact your support representative.
*Monitor type does not match CMOS – Run SETUP
Monitor type not correctly identified in Setup. This error probably means your BIOS is corrupted, run
the setup utility and set all settings to the default conditions. If you still get this error, contact your
support representative.
*Operating system not found
Operating system cannot be located on either drive A: or drive C: Enter the setup utility and see if both
the fixed disk, and drive A: are properly identified and that the boot sequence is set correctly. Unless
you have changed your installation greatly, the operating system should be on drive C:. If the setup
utility is correctly set, your hard drive may be corrupted.
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*Parity Check 1 nnnn
Parity error found in the system bus. BIOS attempts to locate the address and display it on the screen.
If it cannot locate the address, it displays ????. This is a potentially data destroying failure. Contact your
support representative.
*Parity Check 2 nnnn
Parity error found in the I/O bus. BIOS attempts to locate the address and display it on the screen. If it
cannot locate the address, it displays ????. This is a potentially data-destroying failure. Contact
your support representative.
*Press <F1> to resume, <F2> to SETUP
Displayed after any recoverable error message. Press the [F1] key to continue the boot process or the
[F2] key to enter Setup and change any settings.
*Previous boot incomplete – Default configuration used
Previous Power On Self Test did not complete successfully. The Power On Self Test will load default
values and offer to run Setup. If the previous failure was caused by incorrect values and they are not
corrected, the next boot will likely fail also. If using the default settings does not allow you to complete
a successful boot sequence, you should turn off the power and contact your support representative.
*Real time clock error
Real-time clock fails BIOS test. May require board repair. Contact your support representative.
*Shadow RAM Failed at offset: nnnn
Shadow RAM failed at offset nnnn of the 64k block at which the error was detected. You are risking data
corruption if you continue. Contact your support representative.
nnnn Shadow RAM Passed
Where nnnn is the amount of shadow RAM in kilobytes successfully tested.
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*System battery is dead – Replace and run SETUP
The BIOS CMOS RAM memory hold up battery is dead. This is part of your BIOS and is a board
mounted battery which requires a support representative to change. You can continue operating but you
will have to use setup utility default values or reconfigure your setup utility every time you turn off your
notebook. This battery has an expected life of 2 to 3 years.
System BIOS shadowed
System BIOS copied to shadow RAM.
*System CMOS checksum bad – Default Configuration Used
BIOS CMOS RAM has been corrupted or modified incorrectly, perhaps by an application program that
changes data stored in BIOS memory. Run Setup and reconfigure the system.
*System RAM Failed at offset: nnnn
System memory failed at offset nnnn of in the 64k block at which the error was detected. This means
that there is a fault in your built-in memory. If you continue to operate, you risk corrupting your data.
Contact your support representative for repairs.
nnnn System Memory Passed
Where nnnn is the amount of system memory in kilobytes successfully tested.
*System timer error
The timer test failed. The main clock that operates the computer is faulty. Requires repair of system
board. Contact your support representative for repairs.
Video BIOS shadowed
Video BIOS successfully copied to shadow RAM.
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Modem Result Codes
The operating system and application software that is factory installed detects the modem
characteristics and provides the necessary command strings to operate the modem. The internal modem
operation is controlled by generic AT commands from the operating system and application software.
The standard long form result codes may, in some cases, be displayed on your screen to keep you
informed of the actions of your modem. The operating system and application software may suppress
display of the result codes.
Examples of result codes are:
• OK
• NO CARRIER
• NO DIALTONE
• CONNECT 53000 (Connection complete at 53,000 bps.)
• ERROR
• FAX
• RING (This means an incoming call.)
• BUSY
• NO ANSWER
When using the internal modem with applications that are not factory installed refer to the application
documentation.
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Restoring Your Pre-installed Software
Packed with your system you will find two discs for recovering your pre-installed software:
• Drivers and Applications Restore Disc
• Recovery and Utility Disc
Drivers and Applications Restore Disc
The Drivers and Applications Restore (DAR) disc included with your system contains sets of device
drivers and Fujitsu utilities (in specific directories) that are unique to your computer configuration.
IF YOU HAVE ACCESS TO THE INTERNET, VISIT THE FUJITSU SUPPORT WEBSITE AT
HTTP://WWW.COMPUTERS.US.FUJITSU.COM/SUPPORT TO CHECK FOR THE MOST CURRENT INFORMATION,
DRIVERS AND HINTS ON HOW TO PERFORM RECOVERY AND SYSTEM UPDATES.
Re-installing Individual Drivers and Applications
The Drivers and Applications disc can be used to selectively re-install drivers and/or applications that may
have been un-installed or corrupted.
THERE MAY BE CERTAIN FREE THIRD-PARTY APPLICATIONS PRE-INSTALLED ON YOUR SYSTEM THAT ARE
DAR DISC. THE LATEST VERSIONS OF THE APPLICATIONS CAN BE DOWNLOADED FROM THE
THIRD-PARTY’S WEBSITE.
NOT ON THE
To re-install drivers and/or applications:
1
Boot up the system and insert the DAR disc after Windows has started. A Fujitsu Installer screen is displayed
after the disc is inserted.
2
3
After reading the License Agreement, click [I agree].
A window will appear containing a list of applications, drivers, and utilities that you can install from the DAR disc.
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THE COMPONENTS LISTED ARE COLOR-CODED IN TERMS OF THEIR INSTALL STATUS. BLUE INDICATES
THAT THE COMPONENT CAN BE INSTALLED. GREEN INDICATES THAT THE COMPONENT NEEDS TO BE
INSTALLED SEPARATELY. GREY INDICATES A COMPONENT THAT IS ALREADY INSTALLED; GREY ITEMS
CAN BE REINSTALLED, BUT PRIOR TO INSTALLATION YOU WILL RECEIVE A REMINDER THAT THE
COMPONENT IS ALREADY INSTALLED.
4
In the list, check off all the components you want to install. If you want to install all components, click [Select
All]. Clicking [Select All] will select all of the blue-coded components; you must select grey and green
components separately.
5
Once you have selected the components you wish to install, click [Install Selected Subsystems]; the
components will be installed.
6
After the components are installed, click [OK], then click [Yes] when asked if you want to reboot the system.
Recovery and Utility Disc
The Recovery and Utility disc contains four utilities:
• The Recovery utility allows you to restore the system operating system (OS). The restored OS is
the same one that was originally installed on the hard disk drive. After the OS is restored, you will
need to reinstall the drivers and applications from the Drivers and Applications Restore disc and
from any application discs that were bundled with the system when you purchased it.
• The Hard Disk Data Delete utility on this disc is used to delete all data on your hard disk
and prevent it from being reused. Do not use the Hard Disk Data Delete utility unless you are
absolutely certain that you want to erase your entire hard disk, including all partitions.
• The Partition Creation utility allows you to create a new D: partition or resize existing
partitions on your hard disk. NOTE: Creating or resizing partitions with this utility will cause
all data on the hard disk to be completely erased.
• The Diagnostics utility allows the IT professional to determine device status/condition by
executing diagnostics tests on selected system components.
To use the disc, follow the instructions in the “Using the Recovery and Utility Disc” booklet that is
packaged with the disc.
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Automatically Downloading Driver Updates
Your system has a convenient tool called the Fujitsu Driver Update (FDU) utility. With FDU, you can
choose to automatically or manually go to the Fujitsu site to check for new updates for your system.
NOTE THAT IF YOU HAVE A 64-BIT OPERATING SYSTEM, IT WILL BE NECESSARY FOR YOU TO FIRST
DOWNLOAD AND INSTALL THE FDU UTILITY. TO DO SO, GO TO THE FUJITSU SUPPORT WEB SITE AT
HTTP://WWW.FUJITSU.COM/US/SUPPORT AND FOLLOW THE LINKS TO THE DOWNLOADS. FDU WILL BE
LISTED WITH THE X64 DOWNLOADS FOR YOUR MODEL.
The FDU icon should appear in the system tray at the bottom right of your screen (roll the cursor over the
icons to find the correct one). If the icon does not appear in the system tray, go to [Start] -> All Programs,
and click on Fujitsu Driver Update; this will create the icon automatically.
To invoke the FDU menu, right-click on the FDU icon. The menu contains the following items:
Check for updates now
Allows for manual driver update search. The first time it is used, you are prompted to agree to a user
agreement. After clicking on the icon, the FDU automatically connects with the Fujitsu site to check for
updates and downloads them. While downloading, the icon has a red bar through it, indicating that it
cannot be used while the download is in process. When the update is complete, a message appears
informing you of the fact.
Enable Automatic Update Notifications
Automatically searches for new updates on a regular basis (approximately every 3 days).
Show update history
Brings up a screen that displays a history of updates that have been made via the FDU.
About Fujitsu Driver Update
Displays the FDU version number and copyright information.
Fujitsu Driver Update Readme
Displays the FDU readme.
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Chapter 5
Care and Maintenance
Caring for your LifeBook Notebook
If you use your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook carefully, you will increase its life and reliability. This section
provides some tips for looking after the notebook and its devices.
•
THE SYSTEM CONTAINS COMPONENTS THAT CAN BE SEVERELY DAMAGED BY ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE (ESD).
TO MINIMIZE RISK TO THE COMPONENTS, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING PRECAUTIONS:
•
BEFORE DOCKING OR UNDOCKING YOUR LIFEBOOK NOTEBOOK (WHEN USING A PORT REPLICATOR), IT IS
A GOOD PRACTICE TO ALWAYS TOUCH A GROUNDED METAL OBJECT TO DISCHARGE STATIC ELECTRICITY
BUILT UP IN YOUR BODY.
•
BE SURE TO POWER DOWN YOUR SYSTEM BEFORE ADDING OR REMOVING SYSTEM COMPONENTS. EVEN
IF THE SYSTEM IS IN HIBERNATE OR STANDBY STATES, DATA COULD BE LOST OR MEMORY COULD BE
DAMAGED IF POWER IS STILL AVAILABLE TO THE SYSTEM.
•
WHEN INSTALLING OR REMOVING A MEMORY MODULE, HOLD IT BY THE EDGE SO AS NOT TO TOUCH ANY
BE CAREFUL NOT TO TOUCH ANY INTERNAL COMPUTER TERMINALS OR
COMPONENTS; THE OIL FROM YOUR FINGERS COULD CAUSE A SHORT TO THE COMPONENTS.
CONTACTS OR CHIPS.
•
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.
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• Your LifeBook notebook is a durable but sensitive electronic device. Treat it with respect and care.
• Make a habit of transporting 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.
• To protect your notebook from damage and to optimize system performance, be sure to keep all air
vents unobstructed, clean, and clear of debris. This may require periodic cleaning, depending
upon the environment in which the system is used.
• Do not operate the notebook in areas where the air vents can be obstructed, such as in tight
enclosures or on soft surfaces like a bed or cushion.
• If you accidentally spill liquid on your LifeBook notebook:
1
2
3
4
Turn it off.
Position it so that the liquid can run out.
Let it dry out for 24 hours, or longer if needed.
If your notebook will not boot after it has dried out, call your support representative.
• Do not use your Fujitsu LifeBook 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 notebook to direct sunlight for long periods of time as temperatures above 140°
F (60° C) may damage your notebook.
• Keep the covers closed on the connectors and slots when they are not in use.
• Do not put heavy or sharp objects on the computer.
• If you are carrying your LifeBook notebook in a briefcase, or any other carrying case, make sure
that there are no objects in the case pressing on the lid.
• Never position your notebook such that the optical drive is supporting the weight of the notebook.
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Cleaning your LifeBook notebook
• Always disconnect the power plug. (Pull 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 to remove dust from the screen. Never use glass cleaners.
• Always shut down the computer, unplug the power adapter, and remove the battery when cleaning
or disinfecting the computer exterior, keyboard or LCD display.
NOTE: Avoid wetting the thermal suede in all cases.
Cleaning guidelines using recommended off-the-shelf cleaners
Computer exterior, computer keyboard
To clean the exterior and keyboard, use one of the following off-the-shelf products:
• Office Depot® #154-616 Notebook Cleaning Kit
• Meridrew Enterprises Klear_Screen® Wipes
• 3M CL563 Cleaner Wipes
Note: After cleaning with one of these products, gently polish with a dry, soft, lint-free cloth until the
solution is no longer visible.
LCD display
To clean the LCD display, use one of the following off-the-shelf products:
• Office Depot® #154-616 Notebook Cleaning Kit
• Meridrew Enterprises Klear_Screen® Wipes
* Applies to Tablet PC, convertible PC with LCD shield, and standard notebook LCD displays.
Wipe the LCD surface gently, allowing it to dry before turning on the computer.
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Disinfecting LifeBook computers
• Wipe the surface with a soft cloth wipe and a 50% ethanol solution or use another ethanol-based
germicide which has been registered as a hospital disinfectant by the EPA.
•
USE OF INCORRECT CLEANERS CAN RESULT IN OPTICAL IMPAIRMENT OF THE LCD AND/OR DAMAGE TO THE
COMPUTER. ALWAYS REFER TO THE CLEANER MANUFACTURER'S GUIDELINES AND MATERIAL SAFETY DATA
SHEETS FOR PROPER HANDLING AND USE OF THE PRODUCTS.
•
NEVER USE AMMONIA, ACIDIC, OR ALKALINE CLEANERS OR ORGANIC CHEMICALS SUCH AS PAINT THINNER,
ACETONE, PROPYL OR ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL, OR KEROSENE. IT MAY DAMAGE SURFACE FINISHES AND THE
COATING OF THE LCD SCREEN.
•
NEVER USE COMPRESSED AIR FOR CLEANING STYLISTIC AND LIFEBOOK PCS.
Cleaning the dust filter
Your LifeBook is equipped with fans to make air flow inside by pulling in outside air to cool the inside of
the system. Depending on the environment in which the system is used, dust and dirt may be pulled in
along with the air. Accumulated dust and dirt could impair the function of the system.
• REMOVE AC ADAPTER: BEFORE CLEANING THE FILTER, TURN OFF THE SYSTEM AND PERIPHERALS AND
DISCONNECT THE
AC ADAPTER.
• CLEANING THE FILTER:
- DO NOT USE DETERGENT
- AVOID DAMAGING THE FILTER; DAMAGE TO THE FILTER IS NOT COVERED BY WARRANTY.
- USE A VACUUM CLEANER HANDHELD ATTACHMENT TO CLEAN THE FILTER. METAL OR WOODEN TOOLS
COULD DAMAGE THE FILTER.
•
1
2
3
ESD: BEFORE CLEANING THE FILTER, TOUCH A METAL OBJECT TO DISCHARGE STATIC ELECTRICITY.
Turn off your computer and disconnect the AC adapter.
Close the display panel and turn the system upside down.
Remove the dust filter access cover by pressing the latch toward the center of the cover and lifting it out
(Fig.34).
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4
Carefully clean the embedded dust filter and the air-cooling duct using a vacuum cleaner attachment (such as
an extension wand).
Dust filter access cover
Embedded dust filter
Figure 34. Removing/installing the dust filter access cover
5
Put back the dust filter access cover by inserting the end without latch first (positioning the key inside first), and
pushing in the cover until it latches.
ALWAYS BE SURE THE DUST FILTER ACCESS COVER IS INSTALLED WHEN RUNNING YOUR SYSTEM. NOT
USING THE FILTER COVER COULD CAUSE CONTAMINATION AND POSSIBLE DAMAGE TO THE SYSTEM.
Storing your LifeBook notebook
• If storing your notebook for a month or longer, turn your LifeBook notebook off, fully charge the
battery, then remove and store all Lithium ion batteries.
• Store your notebook and batteries separately. If you store your LifeBook with a battery installed,
the battery will discharge, and battery life will be reduced. In addition, a faulty battery might
damage your LifeBook.
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• Store your Fujitsu LifeBook in a cool, dry location. Temperatures should remain between 13ºF
(-25ºC) and 140ºF (60ºC).
•
ALWAYS POWER OFF THE COMPUTER BEFORE TRANSPORTING AND/OR PACKAGING IT. AFTER SHUTTING DOWN
THE SYSTEM, WAIT UNTIL THE STATUS LED PANEL INDICATES POWER OFF CONDITION (I.E., NO LIGHTS ARE
ILLUMINATED).
•
IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE UNIT MAY NOT AUTOMATICALLY GO TO POWER OFF OR HIBERNATE MODE WHEN YOU
CLOSE THE LID. THIS SITUATION MAY OCCUR DUE TO PRE-OS BOOT PASSWORD SECURITY SETTINGS OR SOME
OTHER APPLICATION RUNNING ON THE COMPUTER.
•
ATTEMPTING TO TRANSPORT THE COMPUTER WHILE POWER IS ON MAY DAMAGE THE NOTEBOOK DUE TO SHOCK
OR OVERHEATING SINCE THE AIR VENTS MAY BE BLOCKED OR RESTRICTED.
Traveling with your LifeBook notebook
• Do not transport your notebook while it is turned on.
• It is recommended that you carry your notebook with you while traveling, rather than checking it
in as baggage.
• Always bring your System Recovery CD that came with your notebook when you travel. If you
experience system software problems while traveling, you may need it to correct any problems.
• Never put your notebook through a metal detector. Have your notebook hand-inspected by security
personnel. You can however, 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, so make sure you have a charged battery on hand.
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• 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
Outlet Type
United States, Canada, parts of Latin America,
Mexico, Japan, Korea, the Philippines, Taiwan
Russia and the 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
Location
United Kingdom, Ireland,
Malaysia, Singapore, parts
of Africa
China, Australia, New
Zealand
Batteries
Caring for your Batteries
• 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.
• Do not drop, puncture, disassemble, mutilate or incinerate the battery.
• Recharge batteries only as described in this manual and only in ventilated areas.
• Do not leave batteries in hot locations for more than a day or two. Intense heat can shorten the life
of your battery.
• Do not leave a battery in storage for longer than 6 months without recharging it.
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Increasing Battery Life
• Power your LifeBook notebook through the AC or optional auto/airline adapter whenever possible.
• If your notebook is running on battery power all day, connect it to the AC adapter overnight.
• Keep brightness to the lowest level comfortable.
• Set the power management for maximum battery life.
• Put your notebook in Standby mode when it is turned on and you are not actually using it.
• Limit your media drive access.
• Disable the Media Player auto insert notification function.
• Always use fully charged batteries.
• Eject ExpressCards when not in use.
Media Care
Caring for your Media (DVD/CD/CD-R)
Media discs are precision devices and will function reliably if given reasonable care.
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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.
Avoid storing any media discs in extreme temperatures.
Do not bend media discs or set heavy objects on them.
Do not spill liquids on media discs.
Do not scratch media discs.
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.
• Do not get dust on media discs.
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• Never write on the label surface with a ballpoint pen or pencil. Always use a felt pen.
• 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.
Caring for your Optical Drive
Your optical drive is durable but you must treat it with care. Please pay attention to the following points:
• 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 or a damp or
dusty environment.
• Avoid using or storing the drive near magnets or devices that generate strong magnetic fields.
• Avoid using or storing the drive where it will be subjected to shock or vibration.
• Do not disassemble or dismantle the optical drive.
• Use of a commercially available lens cleaner is recommended for regular maintenance of the drive.
ExpressCards/SD Cards
Caring for your Cards
Media 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:
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To keep out dust and dirt, store cards in their protective sleeves when they are not installed.
Avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight or excessive heat.
Keep the cards dry.
Do not flex or bend the cards, and do not place heavy objects on top of them.
Do not force cards into the slot.
Avoid dropping cards, or subjecting them to excessive vibration.
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Chapter 6
System Specifications
Specifications
This section provides the hardware and environmental specifications for your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook.
Specifications of particular configurations will vary.
Configuration Label
The configuration label located on the bottom of your notebook contains specific information regarding the
options you’ve chosen for your notebook. Following is an example configuration label.
Part Number
Configuration ID
No: A8Hxxxxxxxxxxx
Part No: FPC0xxxxxxxxxxxxx
A1120, 15.6WXGA, P8600, VHP, DL S-MULTI, 2GB, 250G, MDM/LAN, WLAN
Model #
Processor
Screen Size
Media Drive
Operating System
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Hard Drive
Memory
Communications
Microprocessor
Intel® Core™ 2 Duo processor (Refer to the system label to determine the speed of your processor).
Chipset
• Intel GM45
• I/O Controller Hub 9 Mobile (ICH9-M)
Memory
System Memory
• DDR2-800 MHz SDRAM dual-channel memory module. (Note that certain configurations run at
667 MHz).
• Two DIMM slots; upgradeable to 4 GB of total memory (2 GB x 2). Note that when 4 GB of
memory is installed in a Windows Vista 32-bit system, approximately 3.25 GB is addressable
memory; the upper memory is reserved by Vista for hardware usage. When 4 GB of memory is
installed in a Windows Vista 64-bit system, virtually all the memory is addressable.
Cache Memory
2 MB or 3 MB L2 cache on-die (depending upon system processor)
Video
Built-in color flat-panel TFT active matrix LCD display with simultaneous display capability.
Video Color and Resolution
15.6" Crystal View Wide XGA:
• Internal: 1366 x 768 pixel resolution, 16M colors
• External: 1600 x 1200 pixel resolution, 16M colors
• Simultaneous: 1280 x 768, 16M colors
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Video RAM
Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD video graphics, with the following amounts of shared
video memory using Dynamic Video Memory Technology (DVMT), as determined by the amount of
system memory:
Operating System
System Memory
Maximum Graphics Memory
Windows Vista
1 GB
313 MB
2 GB
825 MB
3 GB
1337 MB
4 GB
1759 MB
Audio
• Realtek codec ALC269 with 2-channel High Definition (HD) audio.
• Headphones: Stereo headphone/line-out jack, 3.5 mm, 1 Vrms or less, minimum impedance 32
Ohms
• Microphone: Stereo microphone/line-in jack, 3.5 mm, 100 mVp-p or less, minimum impedance
10K Ohms
• Two built-in boxless stereo speakers
Mass Storage Device Options
Hard Drive
Serial ATA, 150 Mbps data buffer, 5400 rpm, 2.5”, 9.5 mm. The hard drive capacity is dependent upon
the system configuration.
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Media Player
Dual-Layer Multi-Format DVD Writer: 24x CD-ROM, 24x CD-R, 10x CD-RW, 8x DVD-ROM, 5x
DVD-RAM, 8x DVD-R, 4x DVD-R (DL), 6x DVD-RW, 8x DVD-R, 4x DVD-R (DL), 8x DVD-RW
Features
Integrated Pointing Device
Touchpad pointing device
Communications
• Modem: Internal V.92 standard 56K fax/modem (ITU V.90, 56K data, 14.4K fax)
• LAN: Internal wired 10/100 Ethernet LAN
• Wireless LAN: Optional integrated Atheros AR9281AL1E Wireless LAN (802.11 b/g+n), or,
Intel Wi-Fi Link 5100 (802.11 b/g+n), or,
Intel Wi-Fi Link 5300 (802.11 b/g+n)
• Bluetooth: Bluetooth 2.1 device
Theft Prevention Lock
Lock slot for use with security restraint systems.
Device Ports
On the LifeBook notebook:
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ExpressCard slot for one ExpressCard
SD Card slot for one SD Card
One 15-pin D-SUB connector for VGA external monitor (see Display specifications)
Three USB 2.0 (Universal Serial Bus) connectors for input/output devices
One DC In connector
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One modular modem (RJ-11) connector
One LAN (RJ-45) connector
One stereo headphone/line-out jack
One stereo microphone/line-in jack
One 1.3 megapixel web camera with digital microphone
Keyboard
Built-in keyboard with all functions of 101 key PS/2 compatible keyboards.
• Total number of keys: 86
• Function keys: [F1] through [F12]
• Feature extension key: Fn
• Two Windows keys: one Start key, one Application key
• Key pitch: 19 mm
• Key stroke: 2.7 mm
• Built-in Touchpad pointing device with left and right buttons.
• Spill-resistant keyboard
• Built-in Palm Rest
• USB-compatible keyboard and/or mouse support
Power
Battery
Lithium ion battery, rechargeable, 6-cell, 10.8V, 4000 mAh, 41.0 Wh
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AC Adapter
Autosensing 100-240V AC, supplying 19V DC, 4.22A, 80W to the LifeBook notebook; includes an AC
cable
Power Management
Conforms to ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface).
Dimensions and Weight
Overall Dimensions
Approximately 14.56"(w) x 10.43"(d) x 1.65”/1.85”(h) (370 mm x 265 mm x 42mm/46.9 mm)
Weight
Approximately 6.28 lbs. (2.85 kg) with battery and optical drive
Environmental Requirements
Temperature
Operating: 41° to 95° F (5° to 35° C)
Non-operating: 5° to 140° F (–15° to 60° C)
Humidity
Operating: 20% to 85%, relative, non-condensing
Non-operating; 8% to 85%, relative, non-condensing
Popular Accessories
For ordering or additional information on Fujitsu accessories please visit our Web site at
www.shopfujitsu.com or call 1-800-FUJITSU.
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Included Software
Depending on your pre-installed operating system, your notebook comes with software for playing audio
and video files of various formats. In addition there is file transfer software, virus protection software and
Power Management software. The following list indicates the software included with your system.
• Adobe Acrobat Reader
• ArcSoft Webcam Companion
• Norton Internet Security™ (90-day free trial)
• Roxio Easy Media Creator
• CyberLink MakeDisc
• CyberLink PowerDirector
• CyberLink PowerDVD
• LifeBook Application Panel
• Fujitsu Driver Update utility
• Microsoft Works 9.0 with Microsoft Office Home and Student Trial Edition 2007
Learning About Your Software
Tutorials
All operating systems and most application software have tutorials built into them upon installation. We
highly recommend that you step through the tutorial before you use an application.
Manuals
Included with your notebook you will find manuals for your installed operating system and other preinstalled software. Any manuals that are not included, are available online through the help system of the
software. We recommend that you review these manuals for information on the use of these applications.
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Adobe Acrobat Reader
The Adobe Acrobat Reader allows you to view, navigate, and print PDF files from across all of the major
computing platforms.
Norton Internet Security
Your system includes a free 90-day trial version of Symantec’s Norton Internet Security™. Norton
Internet Security is a suite of tools designed to protect your LifeBook notebook from computer viruses,
hackers, spyware, and spam. It assists in the protection of data currently on your hard disk from
destruction or contamination. The trial version is activated upon your acceptance of software license
agreement. After 90 days, you will need to purchase a subscription from Symantec to download latest
virus, spyware, and spam definitions.Roxio Creator LJ lets you burn CDs and organize, edit and share
digital photos, music, data, or videos.
CyberLink PowerDVD
CyberLink PowerDVD allows you to produce and edit home movies and slideshows on discs.
CyberLink MakeDisc
CyberLink MakeDisc allows you to burn your videos, slideshows, and TV shows to discs, and to back up
data files onto CDs or DVDs.
CyberLink PowerDirector
CyberLink PowerDirector allows you to edit and enhance your videos, and add special effects to them.
Roxio Media Creator
Media Creator allows you to easily burn CDs and organize, edit and share digital photos, music, data, and
videos.
CyberLink PowerDVD
CyberLink PowerDVD allows you to produce and edit home movies and slideshows on discs.
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LifeBook Application Panel Software
Your notebook is pre-installed with software utilities that let you operate and configure your LifeBook
Application Panel. These utilities are found under the Start menu, under Programs, then under LifeBook
Application Panel.
Fujitsu Driver Update Utility
The Fujitsu Driver Update (FDU) utility is pre-installed on 32-bit systems. If you have a 64-bit system,
you will need to download and install the FDU utility from the Fujitsu website. With FDU, you can choose
to automatically or manually go to the Fujitsu site to check for new updates for your system. See
“Automatically Downloading Driver Updates” on page 98.
Microsoft Works 9.0 with Microsoft Office Home and Student Trial Edition 2007
Microsoft Works 9.0 is a software suite containing the basic tools to write letters and reports,
track family and friends with address books, manage home finances, and create a home
inventory.
Microsoft Office Home and Student 2007 is the essential software suite for home computer users that
enables you to quickly and easily create great-looking documents, spreadsheets, and presentations, and
organize your information in one place, making it easier for you to get things done. Microsoft Office
Home and Student 2007 SBE includes Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point.
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Glossary
AC Adapter
A device which converts the AC voltage from a wall outlet to the DC voltage needed to power your
LifeBook notebook.
Access point
Wireless network device used to bridge wireless and wired network traffic.
ACPI
Advanced Configuration and Power Interface
Active-Matrix Display
A type of technology for making flat-panel displays which has a transistor or similar device for every
pixel on the screen.
Ad Hoc Mode
Ad Hoc Mode refers to a wireless network architecture where wireless network connectivity between
multiple computers is established without a central wireless network device, typically known as Access
Points. Connectivity is accomplished using only client devices in a peer-to-peer fashion. For details, refer
to on “Ad Hoc Mode” on page 142
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ADSL
Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line. Technology for transporting high bit-rate services over ordinary
phone lines.
AGP
Accelerated Graphics Port. Graphics port specifically designed for graphics-intensive devices, such as
video cards and 3D accelerators.
Auto/Airline Adapter
A device which converts the DC voltage from an automobile cigarette lighter or aircraft DC power
outlet to the DC voltage needed to power your LifeBook notebook.
BIOS
Basic Input-Output System. A program and set of default parameters stored in ROM which tests and
operates your LifeBook notebook when you turn it on until it loads your installed operating system
from disk. Information from the BIOS is transferred to the installed operating system to provide it with
information on the configuration and status of the hardware.
Bit
An abbreviation for binary digit. A single piece of information which is either a one (1) or a zero (0).
bps
An abbreviation for bits per second. Used to describe data transfer rates.
Boot
To start-up a computer and load its operating system from disk, ROM or other storage media into
RAM.
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Bus
An electrical circuit which passes data between the CPU and the sub-assemblies inside your LifeBook
notebook.
Byte
8 bits of parallel binary information.
Cache Memory
A block of memory built into the micro-processor which is much faster to access than your system
RAM and used in specially structured ways to make your overall data handling time faster.
CardBus
A faster, 32-bit version of the PC Card interface which offers performance similar to the 32-bit PCI
architecture.
CD-ROM
Compact disk read only memory. This is a form of digital data storage which is read optically with a
laser rather than a magnetic head. A typical CD-ROM can contain about 600MB of data and is not
subject to heads crashing into the surface and destroying the data when there is a failure nor to wear
from reading.
Channel
Range of narrow-band frequencies used by the WLAN device to transmit data. IEEE802.11b/g - 11
channels, 22 MHz wide channels.
CMOS RAM
Complementary metal oxide semiconductor random access memory. This is a technology for
manufacturing random access memory which requires very low levels of power to operate.
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COM Port
Abbreviation for communication port. This is your serial interface connection.
Command
An instruction which you give your operating system. Example: run a particular application or format
a floppy disk.
Configuration
The combination of hardware and software that makes up your system and how it is allocated for use.
CRT
Cathode Ray Tube. A display device which uses a beam of electronic particles striking a luminescent
screen. It produces a visual image by varying the position and intensity of the beam.
Data
The information a system stores and processes.
DC
Direct current. A voltage or current that does not fluctuate periodically with time.
Default Value
A pre-programmed value to be used if you fail to set your own.
DHCP
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol. A protocol used to automatically acquire parameters required
for the communication, such as IP address. The sender of IP address is called a DHCP server, and the
receiver is called a DHCP client.
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DIMM
Dual-in-line memory module.
Disk
A spinning platter of magnetic data storage media. If the platter is very stiff it is a hard drive, if it is
highly flexible it is a floppy disk, if it is a floppy disk in a hard housing with a shutter it is commonly
called a diskette.
Disk Drive
The hardware which spins the disk and has the heads and control circuitry for reading and writing the
data on the disk.
Diskette
A floppy disk in a hard housing with a shutter.
DMA
Direct Memory Access. Special circuitry for memory to memory transfers of data which do not require
CPU action.
DMI
Desktop Management Interface. A standard that provides PC management applications with a
common method of locally or remotely querying and configuring PC computer systems, hardware and
software components, and peripherals.
DNS
Domain Name System. A function to control the association between the IP address and the name
assigned to the computer. If you do not know the IP address but if you know the computer name, you
can still communicate to that computer.
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DOS
Disk Operating System (MS-DOS is a Microsoft Disk Operating System).
Driver
A computer program which converts application and operating system commands to external devices
into the exact form required by a specific brand and model of device in order to produce the desired
results from that particular equipment.
DVMT
Dynamic Video Memory Technology. A video memory architecture that increases the efficiency of the
motherboard by using innovative memory utilization and direct AGP.
ECP
Extended Capability Port. A set of standards for high speed data communication and interconnection
between electronic devices.
Encryption Key (Network Key)
Data encryption key used to encrypt message text and for computing message integrity checks. Data
encryption protects data from unauthorized viewing.
This device uses the same encryption key to encode and decode the data, and the identical encryption
key is required between the sender and receiver.
ESD
Electro-Static Discharge. The sudden discharge of electricity from a static charge which has built-up
slowly. Example: the shock you get from a doorknob on a dry day or the sparks you get from brushing
hair on a dry day.
FCC
Federal Communication Commission.
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Floppy Disk
A spinning platter of magnetic data storage media which is highly flexible.
GB
Gigabyte. One billion bytes.
Hard drive
A spinning platter of magnetic data storage media where the platter is very stiff.
I/O
Input/Output. Data entering and leaving your notebook in electronic form.
I/O Port
The connector and associated control circuits for data entering and leaving your notebook in electronic
form.
IDE
Intelligent Drive Electronics. A type of control interface for a hard drive which is inside the hard drive
unit.
IEEE802.11a
Wireless LAN standard that supports a maximum data rate of 54 Mbps. 802.11a devices operate in the
5 GHz lower and middle UNII bands.
IEEE802.11b
Wireless LAN standard that supports a maximum data rate of 11 Mbps. 802.11b devices operate in the
2.4 GHz ISM band.
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IEEE802.11g
Wireless LAN standard that supports a maximum data rate of 54 Mbps. 802.11g devices operate in the
2.4 GHz ISM band.
Infrared
Light just beyond the red portion of the visible light spectrum which is invisible to humans.
Infrastructure
A name of a wireless LAN configuration. This type of communication uses an access point. Another
type of communication is called Ad Hoc.
IP Address
An identifier for a computer or device on a TCP/IP network. Networks using the TCP/IP protocol
route messages based on the IP address of the destination. The format of an IP address is a 32-bit
numeric address written as four numbers separated by periods. Each number can be zero to 255. For
example, 1.160.10.240 could be an IP address.
Within an isolated network, you can assign IP addresses at random as long as each one is unique.
However, connecting a private network to the Internet requires using registered IP addresses (called
Internet addresses) to avoid duplicates.
The four numbers in an IP address are used in different ways to identify a particular network and a
host on that network. Three regional Internet registries -- ARIN, RIPE NCC and APNIC -- assign
Internet addresses from the following three classes.
Class A - supports 16 million hosts on each of 126 networks
Class B - supports 65,000 hosts on each of 16,000 networks
Class C - supports 254 hosts on each of 2 million networks
The number of unassigned Internet addresses is running out, so a new classless scheme called CIDR
is gradually replacing the system based on classes A, B, and C and is tied to adoption of IPv6.
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IR
An abbreviation for infrared.
IrDA
Infrared Data Association. An organization which produces standards for communication using
infrared as the carrier.
IRQ
Interrupt Request. An acronym for the hardware signal to the CPU that an external event has occurred
which needs to be processed.
KB
Kilobyte. One thousand bytes.
LAN
Local Area Network. An interconnection of computers and peripherals within a single limited
geographic location which can pass programs and data amongst themselves.
LCD
Liquid Crystal Display. A type of display which makes images by controlling the orientation of
crystals in a crystalline liquid.
Lithium ion Battery
A type of rechargeable battery which has a high power-time life for its size and is not subject to the
memory effect as Nickel Cadmium batteries.
LPT Port
Line Printer Port. A way of referring to parallel interface ports because historically line printers were
the first and latter the most common device connected to parallel ports.
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MAC Address
Media Access Control Address. A unique physical address of a network card. For Ethernet, the first
three bytes are used as the vendor code, controlled and assigned by IEEE. The remaining three bytes
are controlled by each vendor (preventing overlap), therefore, every Ethernet card is given a unique
physical address in the world, being assigned with a different address from other cards. For Ethernet,
frames are sent and received based on this address.
MB
Megabyte. One million bytes.
Megahertz
1,000,000 cycles per second.
Memory
A repository for data and applications which is readily accessible to your LifeBook notebook’s CPU.
MHz
Megahertz.
MIDI
Musical Instrument Digital Interface. A standard communication protocol for exchange of
information between computers and sound producers such as synthesizers.
Modem
A contraction for MOdulator-DEModulator. The equipment which connects a computer or other data
terminal to a communication line.
Monaural
A system using one channel to process sound from all sources.
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MTU
Maximum Transmission Unit
The maximum data size that can be transferred at a time through the Internet or other networks. You
can set a smaller MTU size to obtain successful communication, if you have difficulty transferring
data due to the fact that the maximum size is too large.
Network key
Data that is used for encrypting data in data communication. The personal computer uses the same
network key both for data encryption and decryption, therefore, it is necessary to set the same network
key as the other side of communication.
Network name (SSID: Service Set Identifier )
When a wireless LAN network is configured, grouping is performed to avoid interference or data theft.
This grouping is performed with “Network name (SSID)”. In order to improve security, the network
key is set allowing no communication unless “Network name (SSID)” coincides with the network key.
NTSC
National TV Standards Commission. The standard for TV broadcast and reception for the USA.
Open system authentication
Null authentication method specified in the 802.11 standard that performs no authentication checks on
a wireless client before allowing it to associate.
Operating System
A group of control programs that convert application commands, including driver programs, into the
exact form required by a specific brand and model of microprocessor in order to produce the desired
results from that particular equipment.
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Partition
A block of space on a hard drive which is set aside and made to appear to the operating system as if it
were a separate disk, and addressed by the operating system accordingly.
PCMCIA
PCMCIA is a trademark of the Personal Computer Memory Card International Association. The
Personal Computer Memory Card International Association is an organization that sets standards for
add-in cards for personal computers.
Peripheral Device
A piece of equipment which performs a specific function associated with but not integral to a
computer. Examples: a printer, a modem, a CD-ROM.
Pitch (keyboard)
The distance between the centers of the letter keys of a keyboard.
Pixel
The smallest element of a display, a dot of color on your display screen. The more pixels per area the
clearer your image will appear.
POST
Power On Self Test. A program which is part of the BIOS which checks the configuration and
operating condition of your hardware whenever power is applied to your notebook. Status and error
messages may be displayed before the operating system is loaded. If the self test detects failures that
are so serious that operation can not continue, the operating system will not be loaded.
PPPoE
Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet. A protocol for Ethernet, using a Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP),
which is used for connection on the phone line.
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Program
An integrated set of coded commands to your computers telling your hardware what to do and how
and when to do it.
Protocol
Procedures and rules use to send and receive data between computers.
- Method of sending and receiving data
- Process used to handle communication errors
Conditions required for communication are organized in procedures for correct transfer of
information.
RAM
Random Access Memory. A hardware component of your LifeBook notebook that holds binary
information (both program and data) as long as it has the proper power applied to it.
RAM Module
A printed circuit card with memory and associated circuitry which allows the user to add additional
memory to the computer without special tools.
Reset
The act of reloading the operating system. A reset erases all information stored in RAM.
Restart
See Reset.
Resume
To proceed after interruption. In your notebook this refers to returning to active operation after having
been in one of the suspension states.
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ROM
Read Only Memory. A form of memory in which information is stored by physically altering the
material. Data stored in this way can not be changed by your notebook and does not require power to
maintain it.
SDRAM
Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory.
Serial Port
A connection to another device through which data is transferred one bit at a time on a single wire with
any other wires only for control of the device not for transfer of data.
Shared key authentication
802.11 network authentication method in which the AP sends the client device a challenge text packet
that the client must then encrypt with the correct WEP key and return to the AP. If the client has the
wrong key or no key, authentication will fail and the client will not be allowed to associate with the
AP. Shared key authentication is not considered secure, because a hacker who detects both the cleartext challenge and the same challenge encrypted with a WEP key can decipher the key.
SSID
Service Set Identifier, a 32-character unique identifier attached to the header of packets sent over a
WLAN that acts as a password when a mobile device tries to connect to the BSS. The SSID
differentiates one WLAN from another, so all access points and all devices attempting to connect to a
specific WLAN must use the same SSID. A device will not be permitted to join the BSS unless it can
provide the unique SSID. Because the SSID is broadcast in plain text, it does not supply any security
to the network.
Standby
To make inoperative for a period of time. Your LifeBook notebook uses various suspension states to
reduce power consumption and prolong the charge of your battery.
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Status Indicator
A display which reports the condition of some portion of your hardware. On your LifeBook notebook
this is an LCD screen just above the keyboard.
Stereo (audio)
A system using two channels to process sound from two different sources.
Subnet mask
TCP-IP network is controlled by being divided into multiple smaller networks (subnets). IP address
consists of the subnet address and the address of each computer. Subnet mask defines how many bits
of IP address comprise the subnet address. The same value shall be set among computers
communicating with each other.
SVGA
Super VGA.
S-Video
Super Video. A component video system for driving a TV or computer monitor.
System Clock
An oscillator of fixed precise frequency which synchronizes the operation of the system and is counted
to provide time of day and date.
TCP/IP
Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol. A standard Internet protocol that is most widely
used.
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TFT
Thin Film Transistor – A technology for flat display panels which uses a thin film matrix of transistors
to control each pixel of the display screen individually.
UL
Underwriters Laboratories – An independent organization that tests and certifies the electrical safety
of devices.
USB
Universal Serial Bus. Standard that allows you to simultaneously connect up to 127 USB devices such
as game pads, pointing devices, printers, and keyboards to your computer.
VRAM
Video Random Access Memory. A memory dedicated to video display data and control.
WFM
Wired for Management is Intel’s broad-based initiative to reduce the total cost of ownership (TCO) of
business computing without sacrificing power and flexibility.
Wi-Fi Compatible
Wi-Fi (Wireless Fidelity) Identifies that the product has passed the interoperability test, supplied by
the WECA (Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance), which guarantees the interoperability of
wireless IEEE 802.11 LAN products. For more information on the Wi-Fi standard, go to the WECA
Web site at: www.wirelessethernet.com.
WLAN
Wireless Local Area Network. A wireless interconnection of computers and peripherals within a
single limited geographic location which can pass programs and data amongst themselves.
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Regulatory Information
Notice
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Fujitsu could void this user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
FCC NOTICES
Notice to Users of Radios and Television
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limit for class B digital devices, pursuant to
parts 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more
of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet that is on a different circuit than the receiver.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Shielded interconnect cables must be employed with this equipment to ensure compliance with the
pertinent RF emission limits governing this device.
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Notice to Users of the US Telephone Network
This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules, and the requirements adopted by ACTA. On the
bottom of this equipment is a label that contains, among other information, the FCC registration number
and ringer equivalence number (REN) for this equipment; or a product identifier in the format
US:AAAEQ##TXXXX. If requested, this information or number must be provided to the telephone
company.
This equipment is designed to be connected to the telephone network or premises wiring using a standard
jack type USOC RJ11C. A plug and jack used to connect this equipment to the premises wiring and
telephone network must comply with the applicable FCC Part 68 rules and requirements adopted by the
ACTA. A compliant telephone cord and modular plug is provided with this product. It is designed to be
connected to a compatible modular jack that is also compliant.
The ringer equivalent number (REN) of this equipment is 0.1B as shown on the label. The REN is used
to determine the number of devices that may be connected to a telephone line. Excessive RENs on a
telephone may result in the devices not ringing in response to an incoming call. In most but not all areas,
the sum of RENs should not exceed five (5.0). To be certain of the number of devices that may be
connected to a line, as determined by the total RENs, contact the local telephone company.
If this equipment causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company will notify you in advance
that temporary discontinuance of service may be required. But if advance notice isn’t practical, the
telephone company will notify the customer as soon as possible. Also, you will be advised of your right
to file a complaint with the FCC if you believe it is necessary.
The telephone company may make changes in its facilities, equipment, operations or procedures that
could effect the operation of the equipment. If this happens the telephone company will provide advance
notice in order for you to make necessary modifications to maintain uninterrupted service.
If trouble is experienced with this equipment, for repair or warranty information, please refer to the
manual or contact Fujitsu Computer Systems Corporation, Customer Service. If the equipment is causing
harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may request that you disconnect the equipment
until the problem is resolved.
134 - Regulatory Information
The equipment cannot be used on public coin service provided by the telephone company. Connection to
party line service is subject to state tariffs. (Contact the state public utility commission, public service
commission or corporation commission for information).
If your home has specially wired alarm equipment connected to the telephone line, ensure the installation
of this computer does not disable your alarm equipment. If you have any questions about what will disable
alarm equipment, consult your telephone company or a qualified installer.
The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful for any person to use a computer or
other electronic device to send any message via a telephone fax machine unless such message clearly
contains in a margin at the top or bottom of each transmitted page or on the first page of the transmission,
the date an time it is sent and an identification of the business or other entity, or other individual sending
the message and the telephone number of the sending machine or such business, other entity, or individual.
DOC (INDUSTRY CANADA) NOTICES
Notice to Users of Radios and Television
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment
Regulations.
CET appareil numérique de la class B respecte toutes les exigence du Réglement sur le matérial brouilleur
du Canada.
Notice to Users of the Canadian Telephone Network
NOTICE: This equipment meets the applicable Industry Canada Terminal Equipment Technical
Specifications. This is confirmed by the registration number. The abbreviation, IC, before the registration
number signifies that registration was performed based on a Declaration of Conformity indicating that
Industry Canada technical specifications were met. It does not imply that Industry Canada approved the
equipment.
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Before connecting this equipment to a telephone line the user should ensure that it is permissible to
connect this equipment to the local telecommunication facilities. The user should be aware that
compliance with the certification standards does not prevent service degradation in some situations.
Repairs to telecommunication equipment should be made by a Canadian authorized maintenance facility.
Any repairs or alterations not expressly approved by Fujitsu or any equipment failures may give the
telecommunication company cause to request the user to disconnect the equipment from the telephone
line.
NOTICE: The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for this terminal equipment is 0.1B. The REN assigned
to each terminal equipment provides an indication of the maximum number of terminals allowed to be
connected to a telephone interface. The termination on an interface may consist of any combination of
devices subject only to the requirement that the sum of the Ringer Equivalence Numbers of all the devices
does not exceed five.
FOR SAFETY, USERS SHOULD ENSURE THAT THE ELECTRICAL GROUND OF THE POWER UTILITY, THE
TELEPHONE LINES AND THE METALLIC WATER PIPES ARE CONNECTED TOGETHER. USERS SHOULD
NOT ATTEMPT TO MAKE SUCH CONNECTIONS THEMSELVES BUT SHOULD CONTACT THE APPROPRIATE
ELECTRIC INSPECTION AUTHORITY OR ELECTRICIAN. THIS MAY BE PARTICULARLY IMPORTANT IN RURAL
AREAS.
Avis Aux Utilisateurs Du Réseau Téléphonique Canadien
AVIS: Le présent matériel est conforme aux spécifications techniques d’Industrie Canada applicables au
matériel terminal. Cette conformité est confirmée par le numéro d’enregistrement. Le sigle IC, placé
devant le numéro d’enregistrement, signifie que l’enregistrement s’est effectué conformément à une
déclaration de conformité et indique que les spécifications techniques d’Industrie Canada ont été
respectées. Il n’implique pas qu’Industrie Canada a approuvé le matériel.
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Avant de connecter cet équipement à une ligne téléphonique, l’utilisateur doit vérifier s’il est permis de
connecter cet équipement aux installations de télécommunications locales. L’utilisateur est averti que
même la conformité aux normes de certification ne peut dans certains cas empêcher la dégradation du
service.
Les réparations de l’équipement de télécommunications doivent être effectuées par un service de
maintenance agréé au Canada. Toute réparation ou modification, qui n’est pas expressément approuvée
par Fujitsu, ou toute défaillance de l’équipement peut entraîner la compagnie de télécommunications à
exiger que l’utilisateur déconnecte l’équipement de la ligne téléphonique.
AVIS: L’indice d’équivalence de la sonnerie (IES) du présent matériel est de 0.1B. L’IES assigné à chaque
dispositif terminal indique le nombre maximal de terminaux qui peuvent être raccordés à une interface
téléphonique. La terminaison d’une interface peut consister en une combinaison quelconque de
dispositifs, à la seule condition que la somme d’indices d’équivalence de la sonnerie de tous les dispositifs
n’excède pas 5.
POUR ASSURER LA SÉCURITÉ, LES UTILISATEURS DOIVENT VÉRIFIER QUE LA PRISE DE TERRE DU
SERVICE D’ÉLECTRICITÉ, LES LIGNES TÉLPHONIQUES ET LES CONDUITES D’EAU MÉTALLIQUES SONT
CONNECTÉES ENSEMBLE. LES UTILISATEURS NE DOIVENT PAS TENTER D’ÉTABLIR CES CONNEXIONS
EUX-MÊMES, MAIS DOIVENT CONTACTER LES SERVICES D’INSPECTION D’INSTALLATIONS ÉLECTRIQUES
APPROPRIÉS OU UN ÉLECTRICIEN. CECI PEUT ÊTRE PARTICULIÈREMENT IMPORTANT EN RÉGIONS
RURALES.
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Appendix A: WLAN User’s Guide
FCC Regulatory Information
Please note the following regulatory information related to the optional wireless LAN device.
Regulatory Notes and Statements
Wireless LAN, Health and Authorization for use
Radio frequency electromagnetic energy is emitted from Wireless LAN devices. The energy levels of these emissions, however,
are far much less than the electromagnetic energy emissions from wireless devices such as mobile phones. Wireless LAN
devices are safe for use by consumers because they operate within the guidelines found in radio frequency safety standards and
recommendations. The use of Wireless LAN devices may be restricted in some situations or environments, such as:
• On board an airplane, or
• In an explosive environment, or
• In situations where the interference risk to other devices or services is perceived or identified as harmful.
In cases in which the policy regarding use of Wireless LAN devices in specific environments is not clear (e.g., airports,
hospitals, chemical/oil/gas industrial plants, private buildings), obtain authorization to use these devices prior to operating the
equipment.
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Regulatory Information/Disclaimers
Installation and use of this Wireless LAN device must be in strict accordance with the instructions included in the user
documentation provided with the product. Any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved
by the manufacturer may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio
or television interference caused by unauthorized modification of this device, or the substitution or attachment of connecting
cables and equipment other than those specified by the manufacturer. It is the responsibility of the user to correct any
interference caused by such unauthorized modification, substitution or attachment. The manufacturer and its authorized
resellers or distributors will assume no liability for any damage or violation of government regulations arising from failure to
comply with these guidelines.
This device must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
For IEEE 802.11a Wireless LAN: For operation within 5.15~5.25 GHz frequency range, it is restricted to indoor
environments, and the antenna of this device must be integral.
Federal Communications Commission statement
This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause interference, and, (2) This device must
accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of this device.
FCC Interference Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy. If not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,
it may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in
a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try and correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
1
2
3
4
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the distance between the equipment and the receiver.
Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from the one the receiver is connected to.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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Figure A-1. Ad Hoc Mode Network
FCC Radio Frequency Exposure statement
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should
be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 centimeters between the Wireless LAN antenna (located on the top
edge of the LCD screen) and your body. The transmitters in this device must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with
any other antenna or transmitter.
Export restrictions
This product or software contains encryption code which may not be exported or transferred from the US or Canada without
an approved US Department of Commerce export license. This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules., as well as ICES
003 B / NMB 003 B. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesirable operation.
Modifications not expressly authorized by Fujitsu Computer Systems Corporation may invalidate the user's right to operate this
equipment.
Canadian Notice
The device for the 5150 - 5250 MHz band is only for indoor usage to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co-channel
mobile satellite systems.
The maximum antenna gain of 6 dBi permitted (for devices in the 5250 - 5350 MHz, 5470 - 5725 MHz and 5725 - 5825 MHz
bands) to comply with the e.i.r.p. limit as stated in A9.2 of RSS210.
In addition, users are cautioned to take note that high power radars are allocated as primary users (meaning they have priority)
of 5250 - 5350 MHz and 5650 - 5850 MHz and these radars could cause interference and/or damage to LE-LAN devices.
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Before Using the Wireless LAN
This manual describes the procedures required to properly setup and configure the optional integrated
Wireless LAN Mini Card device (referred to as “WLAN device” in the rest of the manual). Before using
the WLAN device, read this manual carefully to ensure it's correct operation.
Wireless LAN Devices Covered by this Document
This document is applicable to systems containing one of the following WLAN devices:
• Optional integrated Atheros AR9281AL1E Wireless LAN (802.11 b/g+n)
• Intel Wi-Fi Link 5100 (802.11 b/g+n)
• Intel Wi-Fi Link 5300 (802.11 b/g+n)
Characteristics of the WLAN Device
• The WLAN device is a Mini-PCI card attached to the main board of the mobile computer.
• The WLAN device operates in license-free RF bands, eliminating the need to procure an FCC operating
license. The WLAN operates in the 2.4GHz Industrial, Scientific, and Medical (ISM) RF band and the lower,
middle, and upper bands of the 5GHz Unlicensed National Information Infrastructure (UNII) bands.
• The WLAN device is capable of four operating modes, IEEE802.11a, IEEE802.11b, IEEE802.11g, and
IEEE802.11n (draft)
• The WLAN device is Wi-Fi certified and operate (as applicable) at a the maximum data rate of 540 Mbps
(theoretical) in IEEE802.11n (draft) mode; 54 Mbps in IEEE802.11a or IEEE802.11g mode; and 11 Mbps in
IEEE802.11b mode.
• The WLAN device supports the following encryption methods - WEP, TKIP, CKIP, and AES encryption.
• The Wireless LAN device is compliant with the following standards: WPA, WPA2, CCX1.0, CCX2.0, CCX3.0,
and CCX4.0.
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Wireless LAN Modes Using this Device
Ad Hoc Mode
“Ad Hoc Mode” refers to a wireless network architecture where wireless network connectivity between
multiple computers is established without a central wireless network device, typically known as Access
Point(s). Connectivity is accomplished using only client devices in a peer-to-peer fashion. That is why Ad
Hoc networks are also known as peer-to-peer networks. Ad Hoc networks are an easy and inexpensive
method for establishing network connectivity between multiple computers.
Ad Hoc mode requires that the SSID (service set identifier), network authentication, and encryption key
settings are identically configured on all computers in the Ad Hoc network.
Ad Hoc Mode Network
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Access Point (Infrastructure) Mode
Infrastructure mode refers to a wireless network architecture in which devices communicate with wireless
or wired network devices by communicating through an Access Point. In infrastructure mode, wireless
devices can communicate with each other or with a wired network. Corporate wireless networks operate
in infrastructure mode because they require access to the wired LAN in order to access computers,
devices, and services such as file servers, printers, and databases.
Access Point (Infrastructure) Mode Network
Internet
Wired LAN
ADSL modem,
cable modem,
or similar
Access Point*
Wireless LAN
*An optional hub for a wired
LAN may be required depending
upon the type of access point used.
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How to Handle This Device
The WLAN device is an optional device that may come pre-installed in your mobile computer. Under
normal circumstances, it should not be necessary for you to remove or re-install it. The Operating System
that your mobile computer comes with has been pre-configured to support the WLAN device.
Wireless Network Considerations
• The WLAN device supports IEEE802.11a, IEEE802.11b, IEEE802.11g, and IEEE802.11n (draft).
• The WLAN device operates in the 2.4 GHz ISM band and the 5 GHz lower, middle, and upper UNII bands.
• Microwave ovens may interfere with the operation of WLAN devices since they operate in the same 2.4 GHz
frequency range as IEEE802.11b/g/draft-n devices. Interference by microwaves does not occur with
IEEE802.11a radio which operates in the 5 GHz RF band.
• Wireless devices that transmit in the 2.4 GHz range may interfere with operation of WLAN devices in
IEEE802.11b/g/n modes. Symptoms of interference include reduced throughput, intermittent disconnects,
and many frame errors. It is HIGHLY recommended that these interfering devices be powered off to ensure
proper operation of the WLAN device.
Deactivating the WLAN Device
Disconnecting the WLAN device may be desired in certain circumstances (to extend battery life) or where
certain environments require it (i.e., hospitals, clinics, airplanes, etc.). The WLAN device can be
deactivated by using the Wireless On/Off Switch, and it can be disconnected in Windows using the WLAN
icon in the system tray (Note that disconnecting via the icon in the system tray does not turn off the radio;
it continues to transmit and receive even though it’s not connected.).
BEFORE USING THE WIRELESS LAN DEVICE, YOU MUST FIRST INSTALL CLICKME! TO ENSURE THAT THE
CORRECT SOFTWARE FOR YOUR DEVICE IS INSTALLED. SEE SEE “INSTALLING CLICK ME!” ON PAGE 43.
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Deactivation using the
Wireless LAN/Bluetooth
On/Off Switch
The WLAN device can be
deactivated quickly and efficiently
by toggling the Wireless
LAN/Bluetooth On/Off Switch to
the Off position. The switch has no
effect on non-Wireless LAN
models.
Wireless LAN/Bluetooth
On/Off Switch
Disconnection Using the Icon in the Taskbar
Note that disconnecting via the icon in the system tray does not turn off the radio; it continues to transmit
and receive even though it’s not connected.
1
2
Right-click the WLAN icon in the taskbar at the bottom right of your screen.
Choose Disconnect from a network.
Activating the WLAN Device
Activation of the WLAN device can be accomplished using the same methods as the deactivation process
• Using the Wireless On/Off Switch
• In Windows, by right-clicking the WLAN icon then clicking “Connect to a network”
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Configuration of the WLAN Device
The optional WLAN device can be configured to establish wireless network connectivity using the
software that is built into Windows Vista. Support for most industry standard security solutions is
contained in this software.Pre-defined parameters will be required for this procedure. Please consult with
your network administrator for these parameters:
Configuring the WLAN Using Windows Vista
1
2
Click the Start button, then select Control Panel.
3
4
5
Select “Manage wireless networks” from the left panel.
6
7
Enter the required information. You may need to consult with your network administrator for some information.
If the Control Panel is not in Classic View, select Classic View from the left panel. Double-click the Network and
Sharing Center icon.
Click on the [Add] button.
Depending upon what type of connection you would like to make, make a selection. For an infrastructure
network, select “Manually create a network profile. For ad hoc network, select “Create an ad hoc network”.
In the event you require assistance, go to the Network and Sharing Center window (Start -> Control Panel ->
Network and Sharing Center), and type in relevant keywords in the Search box.
Connecting to a Network
After you have configured your computer, you can connect to an active network by performing the
following steps:
1
2
3
Click on the WLAN icon in the system tray.
Select “Connect to a network”.
Select a network from the list that appears, and click the [Connect] button.
Connection to the network
After you have configured your computer, you can connect to an active network by clicking on the
Wireless Network icon in the system tray:
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Troubleshooting the WLAN
Troubleshooting Table
Causes and countermeasures for troubles you may encounter while using your wireless LAN are described
in the following table.
Problem
Possible Cause
Possible Solution
Unavailable
network
connection
Incorrect network name
(SSID) or network key
Ad hoc connection: verify that the network names (SSID’s)
and network keys (WEP) of all computers to be connected
have been configured correctly. SSID’s and WEP key values
must be identical on each machine.
Access Point (Infrastructure) connection: set the network
name (SSID) and network key to the same values as those of
the access point.
Set the Network Authentication value identically to that of the
Access Point. Please consult your network administrator for
this value, if necessary.
Weak received signal
strength and/or link
quality
Ad hoc connection: Retry connection after shortening the
distance to the destination computer or removing any
obstacles for better sight.
Access Point (Infrastructure) connection: Retry connection
after shortening the distance to the access point or removing
any obstacles for better sight.
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Problem
Possible Cause
Possible Solution
Unavailable
network
connection
The WLAN device has
been deactivated or
disabled
Check if the wireless switch is turned ON. Also verify “Disable
Radio” is not checked in “Network setting” window.
(continued)
The computer to be
connected is turned off
Check if the computer to be connected is turned ON.
RF interference from
Access Points or other
wireless networks
The use of identical or overlapping RF channels can cause
interference with the operation of the WLAN device. Change
the channel of your Access Point to a channel that does not
overlap with the interfering device.
Wireless network
authentication has
failed
Re-check your Network Authentication, Encryption, and
Security settings. Incorrectly configured security settings such
as an incorrectly typed WEP key, a misconfigured LEAP
username, or an incorrectly chosen authentication method will
cause the LAN device to associate but not authenticate to the
wireless network.
Incorrectly configured
network settings
Recheck the configuration of your network settings.
Incorrect IP address
configuration
This only applies to networks using static IP addresses. Please
contact your network administrator for the correct settings.
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WLAN Specifications
Item
Specification
Type of network
The optional integrated Atheros AR9281AL1E Wireless LAN (802.11 b/g+n), Intel
Wi-Fi Link 5100 (802.11 b/g+n), and Intel Wi-Fi Link 5300 (802.11 b/g+n) devices
conform to IEEE 802.11a, 802.11b/g, and 802.11 draft-n, Wi-Fi based*.
Transfer rate
(Automatic switching) 54 Mbps maximum data rate (IEEE802.11n to be determined)
Active frequency
•
•
•
802.11n (draft): 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz
•
•
•
802.11a: 8 independent channels
Number of channels
802.11b/g: 2400~2473 MHz
802.11a: 4900 ~ 5850 MHz
802.11b/g: 11 channels, 3 non-overlapping channels
802.11n (draft):
2.4 GHz - 3 non-overlapping channels when Channel Bonding is not used; 2
non-overlapping channels when Channel Bonding is used.
5 GHz - 12 non-overlapping UNII channels with or without Channel Bonding
•
•
•
•
802.11a: 40 ft. (12 m) @ 54 Mbps; 300 ft. (91 m) @ 6 Mbps
Security
•
Encryption Types - WEP, TKIP, AES***, WPA 1.0, WPA2,CCX compliant
Encryption Key lengths Supported: 64 bits and 128 bits 802.1x/EAP
Maximum recommended number
of computers to be connected over
wireless LAN (during ad hoc
connection)
10 units or less ****
Typical operating distances**
802.11b: 100 ft. (30 m) @ 11 Mbps; 300 ft. (91 m) @ 1 Mbps
802.11g: 100 ft. (30 m) @ 54 Mbps; 300 ft. (91 m) @ 1 Mbps
802.11n (draft): Operating distance to be determined upon release of standard.
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*
“Wi-Fi based” indicates that the interconnectivity test of the organization which guarantees the
interconnectivity of wireless LAN (Wi-Fi Alliance) has been passed.
**
The communication ranges shown above will increase or decrease depending on factors such as
number of walls, reflective material, or interference from external RF sources.
***
Encryption with network key (WEP) is performed using the above number of bits, however, users
can set 40 bits/104 bits after subtracting the fixed length of 24 bits.
****
Depending on practical environments, the allowable number of computers to be connected may be
decreased.
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Using the Bluetooth Device
The Integrated Bluetooth module (EYTF3CSFT) is an optional device available for Fujitsu mobile
computers.
What is Bluetooth?
Bluetooth technology is designed as a short-range wireless link between mobile devices, such as laptop
computers, phones, printers, and cameras. Bluetooth technology is used to create Personal Area Networks
(PANs) between devices in short-range of each other.
THE WIRELESS LAN/BLUETOOTH ON/OFF SWITCH WILL POWER OFF BOTH THE OPTIONAL WIRELESS
LAN AND BLUETOOTH DEVICES AT THE SAME TIME. TO ENABLE OR DISABLE EITHER ONE OF THE
DEVICES INDIVIDUALLY, PERFORM THE FOLLOWING STEPS:
1 Slide the Wireless LAN/Bluetooth on/off switch to On position.
2 Go to Start > All Programs > Bluetooth.
3 Click on Options under the Bluetooth menu and click on the Bluetooth Radio Power
button.
4 Click [OK].
Where to Find Information About Bluetooth
The Bluetooth module contains a robust Help user’s guide to assist you in learning about operation of the
Bluetooth device.
To access the Help file, click [Start] > All Programs, and click on Bluetooth, then select User’s Guide.
For additional information about Bluetooth Technology, visit the Bluetooth Web site at:
www.bluetooth.com.
151 - Using the Bluetooth Device
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.
The Bluetooth antenna is located on the front edge of the right palm rest and is exempt from minimum
distance criteria due to its low power.
The transmitters in this device must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna
or transmitter.
Canadian Notice
To prevent radio interference to the licensed service, this device is intended to be operated indoors and
away from windows to provide maximum shielding. Equipment (or its transmit antenna) that is installed
outdoors is subject to licensing.
Warranty
Users are not authorized to modify this product. Any modifications invalidate the warranty.
This equipment may not be modified, altered, or changed in any way without signed written permission
from Fujitsu. Unauthorized modification will void the equipment authorization from the FCC and
Industry Canada and the warranty.
152 - Using the Bluetooth Device
Index
A
BIOS
guide 41
setup utility 40
Bluetooth
Where to Find Information 151
Built-in Speakers 81
About This Guide 7
AC
adapter 35
plug adapters 105
Air Vents 18
Anti-theft lock slot 17
Auto/Airline Adapter 35
C
camera 12
CapsLock 22
CD-ROM 81, 82
Click Me! 43
Clicking 27
Cold-swapping 53
Color Lid 55
Installing a Color Lid 56
Removing a Color Lid 56
Configuration Label 108
Connecting the Power Adapters 35
Controls and Connectors 11
Conventions Used in the Guide 7
Cursor 26
Cursor Keys 24
CyberLink PowerDVD 115
B
Battery 50
alarm 52
bay 19
care 105
Charge/DC-In Indicator 20
cold-swapping 53
conserving power 45
dead 86
faulty 86
hot-swapping 53
increasing life 106
Level Indicator 21
lithium ion battery 50
low 52
problems 86, 87
recharging 51
replacing 53
shorted 52
Standby mode 52
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D
Fujitsu LifeBook
storing 102
traveling 104
Fujitsu Support Center 31
Function Key
F10 25
F3 25
F4 25
F6 25
F7 25
F8 25, 30
F9 25, 30
FN 25
DC Output Cable 35
DC Power Jack 16, 35
Device Ports 73, 111
digital microphone 12
DIMM 69
Display Panel 12, 36
adjusting 37
brightness 37
closing 37
opening 36
problems 88, 89
Display Panel Latch Button 12
Double-Clicking 28
Dragging 29
Drivers and Application Restore CD 96
DVD drive
problems 81, 82
H
Hard Disk Drive
access indicator 22
problems 82
Headphone Jack 75
Headphone/Line Out Jack 16
Hibernation Feature 46
disable/enable 47
Hot-swapping 53
E
Error Messages 91
ExpressCard
Eject Button 16
installing 65
problems 84
Slot 15
using 64
External Video Port 16, 76
I
Internal LAN 74
K
Keyboard 13, 23
cursor keys 24
function keys 24
numeric keypad 24
problems 82
Windows keys 24
F
FDU 44, 98, 116
Fujitsu Contact Information 8
Fujitsu Driver Update utility 44, 98, 116
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L
N
LAN (RJ-45) Jack 17
LifeBook Application Panel 31
configuring 32
launching applications 32
LifeBook Color Lid 55
Line-In Jack 76
Line-Out Jack 75
Lithium ion Battery 50
NumLk 22
M
Power
AC adapter 34
Auto/Airline adapter 34
failure 85
management 45
off 48
on 38
problems 87
sources 34
Power Management 45
Power On Self Test 38, 91
Power/Suspend/Resume Button 12
Pre-Installed Software
Adobe Acrobat Reader 115
manuals 114
O
Optical Drive 14, 57
Modular Multi-Format DVD Writer 57
release button 14
tray release 60
P
Media Player
battery power 62
care 107
Control Panel 61
loading 58
removing 60
Software 58, 61
using 62
Memory
capacity 71
compartment 19, 70
installing 69
problems 83
removing 71
upgrade module 69
Memory Stick 68
Microphone Jack 12, 15, 76
Modem problems 83
Modem (RJ-11) Telephone Jack 16
Modem Jack 73
Modem Result Codes 95
Mouse problems 82
R
Registration 43
Restarting 47
Restoring Your Pre-installed Software 96
RJ-11 73
RJ-45 74
Roxio Easy Media Creator 115
155
S
V
ScrLk 22
SD Card
installing 68
removing 68
SDRAM 19, 69
SecureCore Menu 40
Sleep Mode 45
Specifications 108
Audio 110
Chipset 109
Dimensions and Weight 113
Environmental Requirements 113
Keyboard 112
Mass Storage Device Options 110
Memory 109
Microprocessor 109
Power 112
Video 109
Status Indicator Panel 12, 20
Stereo Speakers 13
Support Button 12, 31
Volume control 30
W
Warranty 9
web camera 12
Windows keys 24
Application key 24
Start keys 24
Windows Power Management 47
Windows Vista
configuring the WLAN 146
Wireless LAN
activating 145
Ad Hoc Mode 142
Before Using the Wireless LAN 141
characteristics 141
configuring 146
connection to the network 146
deactivating 144
disconnecting 145
Infrastructure Mode 143
modes 142
Specifications 149
Troubleshooting 146
Wireless LAN Glossary 147
Wireless LAN/Bluetooth On/Off Switch 13
T
Touchpad 26
buttons 26
controls 29
Touchpad Pointing Device 13
Troubleshooting 78
U
USB 15, 17, 75, 83
problems 83, 84
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