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Fujitsu Limited has made every effort to ensure the accuracy and completeness of this document.

However, as ongoing development efforts are continually improving the capabilities of our products, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the contents of this document. We disclaim liability for errors, omissions or future changes.

LifeBook is a trademark of Fujitsu Limited.

Microsoft, Windows, MS, MS-DOS, Windows

NT, Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows

7 are registered trademarks of the Microsoft

Corporation of the United States in the United

States and other countries.

Phoenix is a registered trademark of Phoenix

Technologies Corporation of the United States.

ExpressCard™ module technology is a registered trademark of Personal Computer Memory Card

International Association.

Copyright© 1981-1999 Microsoft Corporation,

All rights reserved.

Copyright© 1999 Phoenix Technologies, Ltd., All rights reserved.

Other product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

© Copyright 2010 Fujitsu Limited. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be copied, reproduced or translated, without the prior written consent of Fujitsu Limited. No part of this publication may be stored or transmitted in any electronic form without the written consent of Fujitsu Limited.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operations are subject to the following two conditions:

(1) This device may not be allowed to cause harmful interference.

(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Website: hk.fujitsu.com/pc

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

according to FCC Part 15

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IMPORTANT SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Read these instructions carefully. Save these instructions for future reference.

2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.

3. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

4. Do not use this product near water.

5. Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand or table. The product may drop, causing serious damage to the product.

6. Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or bottom are provided for ventilation; to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, these openings must not be blocked or covered.

The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface. This product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register or in a built-in installation unless proper ventilation is provided.

7. This product should be operated from the type of power indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power available, consult your dealer or local power company.

8. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this product where persons will walk on the cord.

9. If an extension cord is used with this product, make sure that the total ampere rating of the equipment plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere rating. Also, make sure that the total rating of all products plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed 15 amperes.

10. Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.

11. Do not attempt to service this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage points or other risks. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

12. Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: a. When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed.

b. If liquid has been spilled into the product.

c. If the product has been exposed to rain or water.

d. If the product does not operate normally when the operating instructions are followed.

Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions since improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to normal condition.

e. If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.

f. If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need for service.

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CAUTION: When replacing the battery, be sure to install it with the polarities in the correct position. There is a danger of explosion if the battery is replaced with an incorrect type or is mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble or dispose of in fire. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of the used battery according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

14. Use only the proper type of power supply cord set (provided in your accessories box) for this unit. It should be a detachable type:

UL listed/CSA certified, BS1363, ASTA,

SS145 certified, rated 10A 250V minimum,

VDE approved or its equivalent. Maximum length is 15 feet (4.6 meters).

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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

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.

Notice to Users of the US Telephone

Network*

Your LifeBook notebook may be supplied with an internal modem which complies with Part

68 of the FCC rules. On this notebook is a label that contains the FCC Registration Number and the Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for this equipment among other information. If requested, the user must provide their telephone company with the following information:

1. The telephone number to which the notebook is connected.

2. The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for this equipment.

3. That the equipment requires a standard modular jack type USOC RJ-11C which is

FCC Part 68 compliant.

4. The FCC Registration Number.

This equipment is designed to be connected to the telephone network or premises wiring using a standard modular jack type USOC RJ-11C which is FCC Part 68 compliant and a line cord between the modem and the telephone network with a minimum of 26AWG.

The REN is used to determine the number of devices that you may connect to your telephone line and still have all of those devices ring when your number is called. Too many devices on one line may result in failure to ring in response to an incoming call. In most, but not all, areas the sum of the RENs of all of the devices should not exceed five (5). To be certain of the number of devices you may connect to your line, as determined by the RENs, contact your local telephone company.

If this equipment causes harm to the telephone network, your telephone company may discontinue your service temporarily. If possible, they will notify you in advance. If advance notice is not practical they will notify you as soon as possible. You will also be advised of your right to file a complaint with the FCC.

This fax modem also complies with fax branding requirements per FCC Part 68.

Your telephone company will probably ask you to disconnect this equipment from the telephone network until the problem is corrected and you are sure that the equipment is not malfunctioning.

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This equipment may not be used on coinoperated telephones provided by your telephone company. Connection to party lines is subject to state tariffs. Contact your state’s public utility commission, public service commission or corporation commission for more information.

This equipment includes automatic dialing capability. When programming and/or making test calls to emergency numbers:

Remain on the line and briefly explain to the dispatcher the reason for the call.

Perform such activities in off-peak hours, such as early morning or late evening.

FCC rules prohibit the use of non-hearing aid compatible telephones in the following locations or applications:

All public or semipublic coin-operated or credit card telephones.

Elevators, highways, tunnels (automobile, subway, railroad or pedestrian) where a person with impaired hearing might be isolated in an emergency.

Places where telephones are specifically installed to alert emergency authorities such as fire, police or medical assistance personnel.

Hospital rooms, residential health care facilities, convalescent homes and prisons.

Workstations for the hearing impaired.

Hotel, motel or apartment lobbies.

Stores where telephones are used by patrons to order merchandise.

Public transpor tation terminals where telephones are used to call taxis or to reserve lodging or rental cars.

In hotel and motel rooms as at least ten percent of the rooms must contain hearing aid compatible telephones or jacks for plug-in hearing aid compatible telephones which will be provided to hearing impaired customers on request.

* For model with modem only

* For model with modem only

DOC (INDUSTRY CANADA)

NOTICES

Notice to Users of Radios and Television

This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-

Causing Equipment Regulations.

Notice to Users of the Canadian Telephone

Network*

The Canadian Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment. This certification means that the equipment meets certain telecommunications network protective, operational, and safety requirements. The Department does not guarantee the equipment will operate to the user’s satisfaction.

LifeBook notebooks are supplied with an internal modem which complies with the

Industry Canada certification standards for telecommunication network protection and safety requirements. 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.

The connecting arrangement code for this equipment is CA11A.

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For Authorized Repair Technicians Only

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.

For continued protection against risk of fire, replace only with the same type and rating fuse.

UL Notice

This unit requires an AC adapter to operate.

Use only UL Listed Class adapter, output rating 19VDC, 3.16A (For LH530 with Intel

HD Graphics) or 19VDC, 4.22A (For LH530/

LH520 with Discrete Graphics Card). Refer to the illustration below for the correct AC Adapter output polarity:

Danger of explosion if Lithium (CMOS)

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.

Proper Disposal of Battery

Under federal, state or local law, it may be illegal to dispose of batteries by putting them in the rubbish bins or trash cans. Please take care of our environment and dispose of batteries properly. Check with your local government authority for details regarding recycling or disposing of unwanted batteries.

To reduce the risk of fire, use only #26

AWG or larger telecommunications line cord.

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NOTE ON USE REQUIRED HIGH

SAFETY

This product is designed and manufactured for general use, including general office use, personal use, household use and ordinary industrial use.

This product is not designed for or intended for use under dangerous (fatal) conditions, unless extreme safety precautions are implemented.

Do not use this product without implementing high-level safety precautions.

Failure to follow this warning may result in death, personal injury, severe physical damage or other loss, if used in or near any or more of the following:

nuclear reaction control system in a nuclear facility

automatic flight control system in an airplane or other flight control system

mass transport control system

medical instruments for life support system

missile launching control for weapon system

NOTE ON BACKUP DATA

Please make a backup of the Operating System, any software programs, and created files (and update regularly).

If you send this product to Fujitsu, or any of its affiliates, suppliers, service providers or resellers for repair, Fujitsu does not guarantee the data integrity. It is your responsibility to back data up beforehand.

Fujitsu does not assume any obligation for compensation for damages, data integrity, or restoration, etc., if your data is lost for any reason, except as written in the warranty.

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Table of Contents

names of The ParTs

and Their funCTions ...............1

Front features of the notebook ...................... 1

Exterior features: Side view .......................... 3

sTaTus indiCaTor led ..................5

Power Indicator ............................................. 5

Battery Charging Indicator ............................ 5

Battery Level Indicators ................................ 5

Disk Drive Access Indicator .......................... 5

running The noTebook

on iTs baTTery ...........................6

Recharging the battery ................................. 6

Running the notebook on its battery ............. 7

Checking the power level of the battery ........ 7

Low battery condition.................................... 8

PoWer managemenT ....................9

PoWer sourCes ............................12

Connecting the Power Adapter ..................... 12

Power On ...................................................... 13

Power Off ...................................................... 13

Changing The inTernal

baTTery PaCk .............................14

TroubleshooTing ........................15

Identifying the Problem ................................. 15

Specific Problems ......................................... 15

Troubleshooting Table ................................... 16

noTe:

A copy of LifeBook User’s Manual is located in your Microsoft Windows OS or you can find it in

Fujitsu’s website at http:hk.fujitsu.com/pc. You can use this LifeBook User’s Manual to find out more information about the functions and features of your notebook.

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Names of the Parts aNd their fuNctioNs

front features of the notebook

1. 1.3 mega Pixels camera

The location of the built-in camera.

2. Lcd Panel

The display screen of the notebook.

The phenomena described below are characteristics of LCD panels and do not indicate that LCD panels are defective.

• The TFT color LCD screen of your notebook, composes of more than

2,350,000 picture elements (number of dots when the screen resolution is set at 1366 by 768 pixels). It was manufactured using advanced technologies. For technical reasons,

LCD screen may have pixels that do not light and pixels that are always lit.

• LCD panels may display slight varying colors and uneven density.

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3. Power and Suspend/Resume Button

This button allows you to power on or off the notebook. You can use also this button to suspend notebook activity without turning off the power to it and to resume the notebook from suspend mode.

4. Speakers

The built-in dual speakers provide stereo sound.

5. Spill Resistant Keyboard

A full-function keyboard with dedicated

Windows keys.

Spill resistant keyboard does not imply the keyboard is water-proof. If liquid is spilled onto the keyboard, power off your notebook immediately and turn the notebook upside down to drain off the liquid.

6. Touch Pad

It allows you to control the display cursor

(mouse pointer).

7. SDHC/SD/MS/MS PRO Card Slot

The SDHC/SD/MS/MS PRO Card slot allows you to install a flash memory card for data storage. This architecture allows you to transfer data from a variety of different digital devices, such as SD card, Memory Stick and

Memory Stick PRO media.

8. Status Indicator LED

This indicator displays operating status symbols that correspond to specific components of your notebook.

9. Internal Microphone

It allows you to record the sounds and voice in monaural manner.

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exterior features: side view

right view of the notebook

1. usB 2.0 Ports

The USB 2.0 port allows you to connect

Universal Serial Bus devices. USB 2.0 devices transfer data at up to 480Mbps and is backward compatible with USB 1.1 devices, which transfer data at up to 12Mbps.

2. anti-theft Lock slot

It allows you to attach an optional physical lock down device.

3. Built-in optical disk drive

Your notebook comes with an internal optical disk drive, which may vary between countries. Please check with your local distributor for actual configuration.

If this LifeBook come with an optical drive that can read DVD titles, then this drive is pre-set at factory to read DVD titles with region codes for specific Asia Pacific markets (e.g. code 3 for Asian, code 4 for

Australia, code 6 for China).

The first time you play a DVD title with a region code different from that of the

DVD optical drive - the region code set at factory, you will be prompted to change the region code of the DVD optical drive.

The region code of a DVD optical drive can be changed up to 4 times, after which it will be locked so that the DVD optical drive can only play DVD titles of the final region code set.

4. dc-iN Jack

You plug in the supplied AC adapter into this port to power your notebook and charge the battery.

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Left view of the notebook

1. external monitor Port

The external monitor port allows you to connect an external display monitor.

2. LaN (rJ-45) Port

This port allows you to connect to a LAN

(local area network) using an optional

LAN cable. The port is compatible with

1000/100/10 Base-T networks.

3. air Vents

The air vents are used to cool the system to prevent overheating.

Do not obstruct the air vents while the system is running; doing so could cause your system to overheat.

4. usB 2.0 Ports

The USB 2.0 port allows you to connect

Universal Serial Bus devices. USB 2.0 devices transfer data at up to 480Mbps and is backward compatible with USB 1.1 devices, which transfer data at up to 12Mbps.

5. hda-in

It allows jack sensing of the following audio input devices.

• Microphone

It allows you to connect a Ø3.5mm mono or stereo microphone to it.

6. hda-out

It allows jack sensing of the following audio output devices.

• Headphone

It allows you to connect a Ø3.5mm headphone to it. There are commercially available headphones with different types of connector. Please check the compatibility of these headphones before purchase.

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status iNdicator Led

1. Wireless LaN indicator

( )

This indicator turns on when the wireless

LAN of the notebook is being activated by user.

4. disk drive access indicator ( )

This indicator turns on when an internal hard disk drive or built-in optical disk drive is being accessed.

Do not power off the notebook when the disk drive access indicator is shown.

Failure to do so corrupt data on the disk as well as the installed operating system.

2. Power indicator ( )

This indicator turns on when there is power to the notebook.

It turns off when the notebook is powered off. This indicator will blink if the notebook is put in suspend mode.

3. Battery charging indicator ( )

This indicator turns on when internal battery is being charged.

5. Num Lock indicator ( )

This indicator lights up when the keyboard is locked in Num Lock mode. (You can use the keyboard as a ten-digit keyboard when the Num Lock mode is turned on).

You can toggle the Num Lock mode by using the [ ] key.

6. caps Lock Key ( )

You can toggle the Caps Lock mode by using the [ ] key.

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ruNNiNg the NoteBooK oN its Battery

recharging the battery

1. connect the ac adapter to your notebook.

The moment you connect an AC adapter to your notebook, the notebook begins to charge the internal standard battery pack.

2. When the battery level indicator turns off after the battery is completely charged,

(while the notebook is in off mode) disconnect the ac adapter from the notebook.

Before using the supplied battery pack for the very first time after purchase, remember to charge it fully. If a charged battery has not been recharged for more than a month, charge it fully before using it.

When the battery is fully charged while the notebook is in power off mode, the

Battery Level LED indicator turns off.

When the battery is 90% or more

charged, it cannot be recharged even if the AC adapter is connected. The battery can be recharged when its power level (i.e. remaining battery life) is 89% or less.

When a notebook is turned off, the

Battery Level LED indicator goes off immediately if the battery is completely charged.

The chargeability of the battery degrades when it is used in an extremely hot or cold place.

When the battery is very hot, for

example, immediately after long usage of the notebook, the battery protection feature may be activated to prevent the battery from being recharged. When the temperature decreases, the notebook automatically begins to charge the battery.

When an optional modular bay battery

is installed, it is charged along with the internal standard battery. (Optional modular bay battery is applicable to selected models only.)

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running the notebook on its battery

This section describes the steps to run the notebook on its internal standard battery.

1. disconnect the ac adapter from your notebook and press the power button.

checking the power level of the battery

checking the power level of the battery

When the power is turned off, the status display LEDs are all OFF except for during battery charging.

Power button

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The power level of the battery decreases faster when it is used in a cold place.

The chargeability of the battery decreases after it has been used over a long period of time. If the battery runs down very fast, replace it with a new battery.

1. Built-in Battery Pack charging

Lamp ( )

This lamp indicates charging status of builtin battery when AC adaptor is connected to

PC.

• Blue lamp is lit

Charging completed.

• Amber lamp is lit

Charging

• Blue and Amber lamp flashes

Charging stopped (due to battery temperature alarm, etc. [Note 1])

• OFF

No charging due to disconnected AC adaptor.

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The use of a weak battery may result in lost of data you are currently working on. When the battery runs low, connect the AC adapter to your notebook as soon as an external power source is available or immediately save the data you are working on, exit all applications and turn off the notebook.

Accessing data on the hard disk consumes a lot of power. Therefore when the battery is weak, connect an

AC adapter to the notebook before accessing data on the hard disk.

If a battery is weak and there is no system activity, the notebook may go into standby (i.e. suspend) mode.

However, if there is system activity, the notebook will go into standby mode only after the system activity has completed its processing.

The notebook will go into standby mode when the indicator reaches 3%. This is the default setting of the notebook.

Note 1:

Battery temperature alarm is to stop charging with battery protection function when temperature of built-in battery pack or extended built-in battery unit becomes too high or too low due to battery heat or cooling down of the battery.

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POWER MANAGEMENT

Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook has many options and features for conserving battery power. Some of these features are automatic and need no user intervention, such as those for the internal modem. 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 Suspend 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 LifeBook notebook is active, the

Power/Suspend/Resume button can be used to manually put your notebook into Suspend mode. Push the Power/Suspend/Resume button when your notebook is active, but not actively accessing anything, and immediately release the button. You will hear two short beeps* and your system will enter Suspend mode.

If your LifeBook 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 Suspend mode. If the indicator is not visible, the power is off or your notebook is in Hibernation mode.

(See Hibernation Feature)

* Only applicable for some models

SUSPEND MODE

Suspend or Standby mode in Windows saves the contents of your LifeBook notebook’s system memory during periods of inactivity by maintaining power to critical parts. This mode will turn off the CPU, the display, the hard drive, and all of the other internal components except those necessary to maintain system memory and allow for restarting. Your notebook can be put in

Suspend mode by:

• Pressing the Power/Suspend/Resume button when your system is turned on.

• Selecting Standby from the Windows Shut

Down menu.

• Timing out from lack of activity.

• Allowing the battery to reach the Dead Battery

Warning condition.

Your notebook’s system memory typically stores the file on which you are working, open application information, and any other data required to support operations in progress. When you resume operation from Suspend mode, your notebook will return to the point 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.

If you are running your LifeBook notebook on battery power, be aware that the battery continues to discharge while your notebook is in Suspend mode, though not as fast as when fully operational.

Disabling the Power/Suspend/Resume button prevents it from being used to put your LifeBook notebook in Suspend or

Hibernation (Save-to-Disk) mode. The resume function of the button cannot be disabled.

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The Suspend 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.

If your LifeBook notebook is actively accessing information when you enter the

Suspend or Hibernation (Save-to-Disk) mode, changes to open files are not lost.

The files are left open and memory is kept active during Suspend mode or the memory is transferred to the internal hard drive during Hibernation mode.

The main advantage of using the

Hibernation (Save-to-Disk) function is that power is not required to maintain your data. This is particularly important if you will be leaving your LifeBook 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 LifeBook notebook’s system memory to the hard drive as a part of the Suspend/Resume mode. You can enable or disable this feature.

Enable or Disable the Hibernation Feature

Windows 7:

The default settings are not enabled. To enable or disable the Hibernation feature follow these steps:

1. From the Start menu, select Control Panel.

2. Select “ System and Security”, and then select “

Power Options”.

3. Select “Choose what the power button does” or “Choose what closing the lid does”, then make your selections (Do Nothing, Sleep,

Hibernate, or Shut Down).

Windows Vista:

The default settings are not enabled. To enable or disable the Hibernation feature follow these steps:

1. From the Start menu, select Control Panel.

2. Select “Choose what the power button does” or “Choose what closing the lid does”, then make your selections (Do Nothing, Sleep,

Hibernate, or Shut Down).

Windows XP:

The default settings are not enabled. To enable or disable the Hibernation feature follow these steps:

1. From the

Start menu, select Settings, and then select Control Panel.

2. From the

Control Panel select Power

Options.

3. Select the Hibernate tab. Select the box to enable or disable this feature.

WINDOWS POWER MANAGEMENT

The Power Options icon located in the Windows

Control Panel allows you to configure some of the power management settings. For example, you can use the Power Options to set the timeout values for turning off the display and hard disks whether you are running the notebook on battery power 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.

Windows Vista/Windows 7

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 right arrow.

2. Select the desired action from the list.

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Windows XP

1. Click the

Start button, and then click Shut

Down.

2. Select the Restart option from within the

Windows Shut Down dialog box.

3. Click OK to restart your notebook. Your notebook will shut down and then reboot.

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.

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:

1. Click the

Start button, and then click Shut

Down.

2. Select the Shut Down option from within the

Windows Shut Down dialog box.

3. Click OK to shut down your notebook.

If you are going to store your notebook for a month or more see Care and Maintenance

Section.

POWER 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, exit all applications, and shut down your operating system 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.

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DC Output Cable

DC Power Jack

AC Adapter

AC Cable

Power SourceS

connecting the Power

Adapter

The AC 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 on your notebook.

2. Plug the AC adapter into an AC electrical outlet.

The Li-ion battery is not charged at the point of purchase. Remember to connect an AC adapter to your notebook to charge it when you use it for the first time.

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G e t t i n g S t a r t e d w i t h y o u r L i f e B o o k

Power on Power off

Power/Suspend/resume button

You can use the Power/Suspend/Resume button to turn on your notebook. Once you have connected an AC adapter to the notebook or charged the internal Lithium ion battery, you can power on your notebook.

Before turning off the power, check that the Hard

Disk Drive Access and Optical Disk Drive Access indicators are off. If you power off the notebook when it is accessing the disk drives, data may be lost or corrupted. To power off the notebook, always shut down the notebook properly using the Windows shutdown procedure.

When you turn on your notebook, be sure you have a power source connected to it. This means that at least one battery is installed and charged or that the AC adapter is connected and has power.

Remember to close all files, exit all applications and shut down the operating system prior to turning off the power using the power button. If documents are opened when the notebook is turned off, data may be lost and this may result in disk errors.

You can press the Power/Suspend/Resume button to turn off the notebook. After you have finished working on the notebook, you can either leave it in Standby (i.e. suspend) mode or turn it off.

Do not carry the notebook around when it is still power on. Do not subject the notebook to shocks and vibrations. Failure to do so may damage the notebook.

Remember to use the correct procedure to shut down the notebook. The proper procedure is:

1. Click the Start button and then click Shut

Down or turn Off notebook.

2. Select the Shut Down option from within the

Shut Down Windows dialog box.

3. Click OK to shut down your notebook.

When you power on your notebook, it will perform a Power On Self Test (POST) to check the internal parts and configuration for normal functionality. If an error is found, your notebook will emit an audio warning and/or show an error message.

After satisfactory completion of the Power On

Self Test (POST), your notebook will load your operating system.

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Changing the internal Battery PaCk

4. install a new battery pack.

Press the latches on the battery pack and align it to fit into the battery compartment of the notebook. When the battery falls in place, push the battery inwards as shown and release the latches.

Before changing the internal battery pack, turn off the notebook and disconnect the AC adapter from it. To avoid shock hazards and damage to your notebook, be careful not to touch internal components of the notebook, including the battery connector.

Changing the internal battery pack

1. turn off the notebook and disconnect the aC adapter from it.

2. Close the lCD panel and place your notebook upside down.

Close the LCD panel gently. Do not exert excessive pressure to it. Failure to do so may damage the LCD panel.

After removing the internal battery pack, please take necessary precautions to prevent it from being shorted. For example, you can seal the connector ends with insulating tape. After removing the battery pack, do not mix it with other types of battery.

The internal battery pack contains recycle material.

3. remove the battery pack.

While pressing the latches that lock the battery, push the battery outwards in the direction of the arrow as shown.

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T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g

TroubleshooTing

Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook is sturdy and undergoes stringent reliability tests. However, you may encounter simple setup or operating problems that you can solve on the spot or problems with peripheral devices, that you can solve by replacing the device. The information in this section helps you isolate and resolve some of these straightforward problems and identify failures that require service.

identifying the Problem

If you encounter a problem, go through the following procedure before pursuing complex troubleshooting:

1. Turn off your LifeBook notebook.

2. Make sure the AC adapter is plugged into your notebook and to an active AC power source.

3. Make sure that any card installed in the

PC Card slot is seated properly. You can also remove the card from the slot, thus eliminating it as a possible cause of failure.

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. Turn on your notebook. Make sure it has been off at least 10 seconds before you turn it back on.

6. Go through the boot sequence.

7. If the problem has not been resolved, refer to the Troubleshooting Table that follows for more detailed troubleshooting information.

8. If you have tried the solutions suggested in the

Troubleshooting Table without success, contact your support representative.

Before you place the call, you should have the following information ready so that the customer support representative can provide you with the fastest possible solution:

Product name

Product configuration number

Product serial number

Purchase date

Conditions under which the problem occurred

Any error messages that have occurred

Hardware configuration

Type of device connected, if any

See the Configuration Label on the bottom of your notebook for configuration and serial numbers.

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.

You will find a description of common causes for that symptom under the column Possible

Cause. Follow the instructions on the Possible

Solution column to resolve the problem. All possible causes or solutions may not apply to your notebook.

If you keep notes about what you have tried, your support representative may be able to help you more quickly by giving additional suggestions over the phone.

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Troubleshooting Table

Problem Possible Cause Possible solution

Audio Problem

There is no sound coming from the built-in speakers.

The software volume control is set too low.

Headphones are plugged into your notebook.

BIOS audio settings are incorrect.

Software driver is not configured correctly.

The speakers have been muted using the Volume icon in the system tray.

Adjust the sound volume control settings in your software, operating system and applications.

Plugging in headphones disables the built-in speakers, remove the headphones.

Set the BIOS setup utility to the default values within the Multimedia Device Configuration menu.

Refer to your application and operating system documentation for help.

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.

DVD/CD-rW/CD-roM Drive Problems

LifeBook notebook fails to recognize

DVD/CD-RW/ CD-

ROM’s.

Protective sheet is still in the DVD/CD-RW/CD-ROM drive tray.

DVD/CD-RW/CD-ROM is not pushed down onto raised center circle of the drive.

Remove the protective sheet from the DVD/

CD-RW/CDROM drive tray.

Open DVD/CD-RW/CD-ROM tray and reinstall DVD/CD-RW/CD-ROM properly.

DVD/CD-RW/CD-ROM tray is not latched shut.

Push on the front of the DVD/CD-RW/CD-

ROM tray until it latches.

Incorrect DVD Player or no DVD Player software is installed.

Install DVD Player software.

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T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g

Problem Possible Cause Possible solution

DVD/CD-rW/CD-roM Drive Problems

LifeBook notebook fails to recognize

DVD/CD-RW/ CD-

ROM’s.

(continued)

Wrong drive designator was used for DVD/CD-

RW/CD-ROM 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.

Windows DVD/CD-RW/

CD-ROM auto insertion function is disabled.

DVD/CD-RW/CD-ROM is dirty or defective.

Start the DVD/CD-RW/CD-ROM from the desktop or application software or re-enable the Windows DVD/CD-RW/CD-ROM auto insertion function.

Wipe DVD/CD-RW/CD-ROM with a nonabrasive CD cleaning cloth and reinsert. If it still does not work, replace a new DVD/CD-

RW/CD-ROM in the drive.

The DVD/CD-RW/

CD-ROM Access indicator on the

Status Indicator

Panel blinks at regular intervals when no DVD/

CD-RW/CD-ROM is in the tray or the optical drive is not installed.

The Windows DVD/

CD-RW/CD-ROM auto insertion function is active and is checking to see if a

DVD/CD-RW/CD-ROM is ready to run.

This is normal. However, you may disable this feature.

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Problem Possible Cause

Floppy Disk Drive Problems

You cannot access your floppy disk.

You tried to write to a write protected floppy disk.

Eject the floppy disk and set it to write enable.

Floppy disk is not loaded correctly.

The floppy disk drive may not be properly installed.

Eject floppy disk, check orientation and reinsert.

Remove and re-install your floppy disk drive.

Security is set to protect access to floppy disk data.

Verify your password and security settings.

hard Drive Problems

You cannot access your hard drive.

The setup utility is incorrectly set for your internal (Primary Master) or optional second hard drive (Primary Slave).

The wrong drive designator was used by an application when a bootable CD-ROM was used to start the notebook.

Security is set so your operating system cannot be started without a password.

Keyboard or Mouse Problems

The built-in keyboard does not seem to work.

The notebook has gone into Suspend mode.

Your application has locked out your keyboard.

Possible solution

Revise BIOS settings to set both Primary

Master and Primary Slave correctly.

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.

Verify your password and security settings.

Push the Power/Suspend/Resume button.

Try to use your integrated pointing device to restart your system.

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T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g

Problem Possible Cause Possible solution

Keyboard or Mouse Problems

You have installed an external keyboard or mouse, and it does not seem to work.

You have connected an external keyboard or a mouse and it seems to be locking up the system.

Your external device is not properly installed.

Your operating system software is not setup with the correct software driver for that device.

Re-install your device.

Check your device and operating system documentation and activate the proper driver.

Your mouse or keyboard is connected to the wrong

PS/2 port on the optional

Port Replicator.

Plug the mouse into the PS/2 Mouse port and the external keyboard or numeric key pad into the PS/2 Keyboard port.

Your operating system software is not setup with the correct software driver for that device.

Check your device and operating system documentation and activate the proper driver.

Your system has crashed.

Try to restart your notebook.

Memory Problems

Your Power On screen, or Main menu of the BIOS setup utility information, does not show the correct amount of installed memory.

Your memory upgrade module is not properly installed.

You have a memory failure.

Modem Problems

Messages about modem operation.

Messages about modem operation are generated by whichever modem application is in use.

Remove and re-install your memory upgrade module.

Check for Power On Self Test (POST) messages.

See your application software documentation for additional information.

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Problem Possible Cause

PC Card Problems

A card inserted in the PC Card slot does not work or is locking up the system.

The card is not properly installed.

The card may have been installed while an application was running, so your notebook is not aware of its installation.

Your software may not have the correct software driver active.

You may have the wrong

I/O address selected for the activated PC Card.

Your PC Card device and another device are assigned the same I/O address.

Power Failures

You turn on your

LifeBook notebook and nothing seems to happen.

The installed primary battery is completely discharged, there is no optional second battery installed or there is no

Power adapter (AC adapter) installed.

The primary battery is installed but is faulty.

The battery or batteries are low.

The power adapter (AC adapter) is not plugged in properly.

Possible solution

Remove and re-install the card.

Close the application and restart your notebook.

See your software documentation and activate the correct driver.

See your PC Card documentation to determine the required I/O address. Change the settings in the BIOS.

Check all I/O addresses located within the

BIOS setup utility and any other installed hardware or software to make sure there are no duplications.

Check the Status Indicator Panel to determine the presence and condition of the batteries.

Install a charged battery or a Power adapter.

Use the Status Indicator panel to verify the presence and condition of the batteries. If a battery is indicating a short, remove that battery and operate from another power source or replace that battery.

Check the Status Indicator Panel to determine the presence and condition of the batteries.

Use a Power adapter to operate until a battery is charged or install a charged battery.

Verify that your adapter is connected correctly.

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T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g

Problem Possible Cause Possible solution

Power Failures

You turn on your

LifeBook notebook and nothing seems to happen.

(continued)

The power adapter (AC adapter) has no power from the AC outlet.

The power adapter (AC adapter) is faulty.

Move the AC cord to a different outlet, check for a line switch or tripped circuit breaker for the AC outlet.

Try a different power adapter or install a charged optional second battery.

Your LifeBook notebook turns off all by itself.

The power management parameters are set for auto timeouts which are too short for your operating needs.

Press any button on the keyboard, or move the mouse to restore operation. If that fails, push the Power/Suspend/Resume button.

Check your power management settings, or close your applications and go to the Power

Options menu to adjust the timeout values to better suit your needs.

You are operating on battery power only and have ignored a low battery alarm until the batteries are all power drained empty and your machine has gone into Dead

Battery Suspend mode.

Install a power adapter or a charged battery and then push the Power/Suspend/Resume button.

You have a battery failure.

Verify the condition of the batteries using the

Status Indicator Panel, and replace or remove battery that is shorted

Your power adapter has failed or lost its power source.

Make sure the adapter is plugged in and the outlet has power.

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Problem Possible Cause Possible solution

Power Failures

Your LifeBook notebook will not work on battery alone.

The installed batteries are dead.

Replace the battery with a charged one or install a Power adapter.

No batteries are installed.

Install a charged battery.

The batteries are improperly installed.

Verify that the batteries are properly connected by re-installing them.

Your installed batteries are faulty.

Verify the condition of the batteries using the

Status Indicator panel and replace or remove any batteries that are shorted.

The batteries seem to discharge too quickly.

You are running an application that uses a great deal of power due to frequent hard drive access or DVD/CD-ROM access, use of a modem card or a LAN PC card.

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.

The brightness is turned all the way up.

Check the power management and/or setup utility settings in the Power Savings menu and adjust according to your operating needs.

Turn down the brightness adjustment. The higher the brightness the more power your display uses.

The batteries are very old. Replace the batteries.

The batteries have been exposed to high temperatures.

The batteries are too hot or too cold.

Replace the batteries.

Restore the notebook to normal operating temperature. The Charging icon on the Status

Indicator panel will flash when the battery is outside its operating range.

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T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g

Problem Possible Cause Possible solution 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.

The Suspend/Resume button is disabled from the

Advanced submenu of the

Power menu of the setup utility.

Enable the button from the setup utility.

You did not hold the button in long enough.

Hold the button longer. This may need to be a few seconds if your application is preventing the CPU from checking for button pushes.

There may be a conflict with the application software.

Close all applications and try the button again.

The boot sequence settings of the setup utility are not compatible with your configuration.

Set the operating source by pressing the

[ESC] key while the Fujitsu logo is on screen or use the [F2] key and enter the setup utility and adjust the source settings from the Boot menu.

You have a secured system requiring a password to load your operating system.

Internal hard drive was not detected.

Make sure you have the right password. Enter the setup utility and verify the Security settings and modify them as accordingly.

Use the BIOS setup utility or Primary Master submenu, located within the Main menu, to try to auto detect the internal hard drive.

An error message is displayed on the screen during the notebook (boot) sequence.

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.

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Problem

Video Problems

The built-in display is blank when you turn on your LifeBook notebook.

Possible Cause

Something is pushing on the Closed Cover switch.

Possible solution shutdown and startup Problems

Your notebook appears to change setup parameters when you start it.

BIOS setup changes were not saved when you made them and exited the BIOS setup utility returning it to pevious settings.

Make sure you select Save Changes And Exit when exiting the BIOS setup utility.

The BIOS CMOS hold-up battery has failed.

Your system display won’t turn on when the system is turned on or when the system has resumed.

The system may be password-protected.

Contact your support representative for repairs.

This is not a user serviceable part but has a normal life of 3 to 5 years.

Check the status indicator panel to verify that the Security icon is blinking. If it is blinking, enter your password.

Clear the Closed Cover switch.

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Problem Possible Cause Possible solution

Video Problems

The built-in display is blank when you turn on your LifeBook notebook.

(continued)

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 combination of keys you will step to the next choice. The choices, in order are: built-in display only, external monitor only, both built-in display and external monitor.

The LifeBook notebook turned on with a series of beeps and your built-in display is blank.

The angle of the display and the brightness settings are not adequate for your lighting conditions.

Move the display and the brightness control until you have adequate visibility.

The power management time-outs may be set for very short intervals and you failed to notice the display come on and go off again.

Power On Self Test

(POST) has detected a failure which does not allow the display to operate.

The display goes blank by itself after you have been using it.

The notebook has gone into Video Timeout,

Standby mode, Suspend mode or Save-to-Disk mode because you have not used it for a period of time.

The power management time-outs may be set for very short intervals and you failed to notice the display come on and go off again.

Something is pushing on the Closed Cover switch.

Press any button 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 Stanby mode, Auto

Suspend or Video Timeout)

Contact your support representative.

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.

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)

Check the Closed Cover switch.

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Problem

Video Problems

The application display uses only a portion of your screen and is surrounded by a dark frame.

Possible Cause

You are running an application that does not support 800 x 600/1024 x 768 pixel resolution display and display compression is enabled.

Possible solution

Display compression gives a clearer but smaller display for applications that do not support 800 x 600/1024 x 768 pixel resolution.

You can fill the screen but have less resolution by changing your display compression setting,

(See the Video Features submenu, located within the Advanced menu of the BIOS.)

The Display is dark when on battery power.

You have connected an external monitor and it does not display any information.

The Power Management utility default is set on low brightness to conserve power.

Your BIOS setup is not set to enable your external monitor.

Press [Fn] + [F7] to increase brightness or double- click on the battery gauge and adjust

Power Control under battery settings.

Try toggling the video destination by pressing

[Fn] and [F10] together, or check your BIOS setup and enable your external monitor. (See the Video Features submenu, located within the Advanced Menu of the BIOS.)

Your external monitor is not properly installed.

Reinstall your device.

Your operating system software is not 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.

You have connected an external monitor and it does not come on.

Miscellaneous Problems

An error message is displayed on the screen during the operation of an application.

Application software often has its own set of error message displays.

See your application manual and help display screens for more information. Not all messages are errors. Some may simply be status messages.

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