Fujitsu A3210 - LifeBook - Turion 64 X2 2 GHz, User Manual

Page 1: ...User s Guide Learn how to use your Fujitsu LifeBook A3210 notebook ...

Page 2: ...is a registered trademark of EverNote Corporation The ExpressCard word mark and logo are owned by the Personal Computer Memory Card International Association PCMCIA and any use of such marks by Fujitsu Computer Systems Corporation is under license Atheros and XSPAN are trademarks of Atheros Communications Inc OmniPass is a trademark of Softex Inc Google and Picasa are trademarks or registered trad...

Page 3: ...ithout prior written consent of Fujitsu No part of this publication may be stored or transmitted in any electronic form without the written consent of Fujitsu B5FJ 6401 01EN 00 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 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY according t...

Page 4: ... may explode Check with local codes for possible special disposal instructions To reduce the risk of fire use only No 26 AWG or larger UL Listed or CSA Certified Telecommunication Line Cord 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 t...

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Page 6: ...etting to Know Your LifeBook Overview 11 Locating the Controls and Connectors 12 Top Components 13 Left Side Panel Components 15 Right Side Panel Components 16 Back Panel Components 18 Bottom Components 21 Status Indicator Panel 22 Hard Drive Optical Drive Access Indicator 24 Keyboard 25 Using the Keyboard 25 ...

Page 7: ...6 Connecting the Power Adapters 37 Display Panel 38 Opening the Display Panel 38 Adjusting Display Panel Brightness 39 Using the Keyboard 39 Using the Power Options 39 Closing the Display Panel 39 Starting Your LifeBook Notebook 40 Power On 40 Boot Sequence 41 Hard Disk Drive Passwords 41 BIOS Setup Utility 42 Booting the System 43 Starting Windows Vista the first time 43 Registering Your LifeBook...

Page 8: ...lacing the Battery 53 Optical Drive 55 Media Player Software 56 Loading Media on Your Drive 56 Removing Media 58 Emergency Optical Drive Tray Release 58 Using the Media Player Software 59 Using Media Player on Battery Power 60 PC Cards ExpressCards 62 Installing PC Cards 63 Removing PC Cards 63 Installing ExpressCards 64 Removing ExpressCards 65 Memory Stick Secure Digital xD Cards 67 Installing M...

Page 9: ... Jack 74 Microphone Line In Jack 75 External Video Port 75 IEEE 1394 Port 76 S Video Out Port 77 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 Re installing Individual Drivers and Applications 96 Restoring the Operating System for Windows Vista ...

Page 10: ... Media Care 108 PC ExpressCards 109 Chapter 6 System Specifications Specifications 110 Configuration Label 110 Microprocessor 111 Chipset 111 Memory 111 Video 111 Audio 112 Mass Storage Device Options 112 Features 112 Device Ports 114 Keyboard 114 Power 115 Dimensions and Weight 115 Environmental Requirements 116 Popular Accessories 116 Pre Installed Software 116 Learning About Your Software 117 ...

Page 11: ...tivating Disconnecting the WLAN Device 148 Deactivation Using the Wireless On Off Switch 149 Disconnection Using the Icon in the Taskbar 149 Activating the WLAN Device 149 Configuring the Wireless LAN 150 Configuring the WLAN Using Windows Vista 150 Connecting to a Network 150 Troubleshooting the WLAN 151 Troubleshooting 151 WLAN Specifications 153 Specifications 153 Using the Bluetooth Device 155...

Page 12: ...Device Introducing the Optional Fingerprint Sensor Device 157 Getting Started 158 Installing OmniPass 158 User Enrollment 161 Using OmniPass 164 Configuring OmniPass 169 OmniPass Control Center 171 Troubleshooting 173 Index Index 175 ...

Page 13: ...rsonal computers PCs to a portable environment Your computer comes with Microsoft Windows Vista Business or 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 inf...

Page 14: ...entative can provide you with the fastest possible solution Product name Product configuration number Product serial number THE INFORMATION ICON HIGHLIGHTS INFORMATION THAT WILL ENHANCE YOUR UNDERSTANDING OF THE SUBJECT MATERIAL THE CAUTION ICON HIGHLIGHTS INFORMATION THAT IS IMPORTANT TO THE SAFE OPERATION OF YOUR COMPUTER OR TO THE INTEGRITY OF YOUR FILES PLEASE READ ALL CAUTION INFORMATION CARE...

Page 15: ...ng Online You can go directly to the online by going to the website at www shopfujitsu com 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 YOU MUST HAVE AN ACTIVE INTERNET CONNECTION TO USE THE ONLINE URL LINKS ...

Page 16: ...rview This section describes the components of your Fujitsu LifeBook A3210 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 A3210 notebook ...

Page 17: ... Display Panel Status Stereo Keyboard Touchpad Pointing Device Power Suspend Display Panel On Off Switch Wireless LAN Bluetooth Stereo Speaker Speaker Latch Button Resume Button Indicator Panel Status Indicator Panel Optional Web Camera LifeBook Application Panel Headphone Jack Microphone Jack Optional Digital Microphone ...

Page 18: ...plication 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 22 Power Suspend Resume Button The Power Suspend Resume button allows you to suspend notebook activity without ...

Page 19: ...ice The Touchpad pointing device is a mouse like cursor control with three buttons a right mouse like button a left mouse like button and a scroll button See Touchpad Pointing Device on page 28 Depending upon the configuration of your system the scroll button may be configured as a fingerprint sensor device See Appendix B Fingerprint Sensor Device on page 157 LifeBook Application Panel The LifeBoo...

Page 20: ... a Dual Layer Multi Format DVD Writer See Optical Drive on page 55 Optical Drive Release Button The optical drive release button opens the optical drive Emergency Optical 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 See Emergency Optical Drive Tray Release on page 58 Optical Drive Release Button Op...

Page 21: ...ot ExpressCard Slot The ExpressCard Slots allow you to install an ExpressCard See PC Cards ExpressCards on page 62 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 480Mbps and is backward compatible with USB 1 1 devices which transfer data at up to 12Mbps See Universal Serial Bus Ports on page 74 ExpressCard Eject Button USB Port DC ...

Page 22: ... IEEE 1394 Device on page 76 Memory Stick SD xD Card Slot The Memory Stick SD xD card slot allows you to install a Memory Stick Secure Digital SD card or xD Photo card for data storage This architecture allows you to transfer data from a variety of different digital devices See Memory Stick Secure Digital xD Cards on page 67 PC Card Slot The PC Card Slot allows you to install a Type I or Type II P...

Page 23: ...llows you to attach an optional physical lock down device 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 480Mbps and is backward compatible with USB 1 1 devices which transfer data at up to 12Mbps See Universal Serial Bus Ports on page 74 Gigabit LAN RJ 45 Jack USB 2 0 Ports Anti Theft Lock Slot Air Vents External Video Jack S Vide...

Page 24: ...you to connect an external monitor or LCD projector See External Video Port on page 75 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 74 TO PROTECT YOUR NOTEBOOK FROM DAMAGE AND TO OPTIMIZE PERFORMANC...

Page 25: ...TO THE INTERNAL 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 MAXIM...

Page 26: ...long period of time or for swapping a discharged battery with a charged Lithium ion battery See Lithium ion Battery on page 50 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...

Page 27: ...ols that correspond to specific components of your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook The LEDs below each symbol tell you how each of those components is operating Power Indicator The Power indicator glows blue when your system is turned on NumLk CapsLk ScrLk Battery Level Battery Charge Hard Drive DC In Optical Drive Power ...

Page 28: ...ollows 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 If the battery pack is installed while t...

Page 29: ...ator 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 Batteries subjected to shocks vibration or extreme temperatures can be permanently damaged A shorted battery is damaged an...

Page 30: ... 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 Fn Key Start Key Function Keys Numeric Keypad Application Key Cursor Keys surrounded by heavy line ...

Page 31: ...mLk 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 func...

Page 32: ...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 ...

Page 33: ...y 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 Between the left and right buttons is the scroll button which allows you to quickly navigate through pages Depending upon your...

Page 34: ...BIOS SETTINGS See BIOS Setup Utility on page 42 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...

Page 35: ... 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 ...

Page 36: ...ove 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 re...

Page 37: ...wn 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 wi...

Page 38: ...tions Launching Applications with the LifeBook Application Panel The application panel enables you to launch applications with the touch of a button when your system is on Pressing any of the buttons will launch a user defined application 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 ...

Page 39: ...book these buttons are pre configured to launch specific programs To change an application associated with the Application buttons click on the tab for the button you would like to reconfigure for example Application A Click on Browse from Start Menu scroll down the list of applications click on the application you wish to launch with this button and then click OK The button will now launch the ne...

Page 40: ...ther application If you wish to go back to launching the other application from this button you will need to reconfigure it as described above 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 IF YOUR SYSTEM HAS DEDICATED ONE OF THE APPLICATION LAUNCHER BUTTONS TO BE AN INTERNE...

Page 41: ...h Your LifeBook 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 DC Power Jack AC Adapter ...

Page 42: ...le 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 3 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 1 Be sure that you have at least one charged battery installed 2 Remove the AC adapt...

Page 43: ...ight environments and maintains top resolution through the use of active matrix technology Opening the Display Panel 1 Press the Display Panel latch button in This releases the locking mechanism allowing you to raise the display 2 Lift the display backwards being careful not to touch the screen until it is at a comfortable viewing angle Display Panel Latch Button ...

Page 44: ...he system is rebooted or resumed perform the following 1 Click the Start icon then select Control Panel 2 Select Power Options then click on Adjust to Display Brightness in the left pane 3 Set the desired brightness for the display when it is running on battery and when plugged in 4 Click Save changes Closing the Display Panel 1 Holding the edge of your display panel pull it forward until it is fl...

Page 45: ...ll 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 utilit...

Page 46: ...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 ...

Page 47: ...nce the Fujitsu logo appears on the screen This will open the main menu of the BIOS Setup Utility with the current settings displayed 3 Press the RIGHT ARROW or LEFT ARROW key to scroll through the other setup menus to review or alter the current settings 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...

Page 48: ...ter Name and allows you to choose a desktop background 4 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 THE FIRST TIME YOU INITIALIZE YOUR WINDOWS VISTA SYSTEM THE SCREEN WILL BE BLANK FOR APPROXIMATELY TWO MINUTES THIS IS NO...

Page 49: ...ral devices such as mouse keyboard or remote control 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 ...

Page 50: ...k Me icon will appear on your desktop for later installation Fujitsu Driver Update Utility 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 101 IN ADDIT...

Page 51: ...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 You will hear two short beeps and the system will enter Sleep mode I...

Page 52: ... IT FROM BEING USED TO PUT THE NOTEBOOK INTO SLEEP OR HIBERNATION SAVE TO DISK MODE THE BUTTON RESUME FUNCTION CAN T BE DISABLED 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 BECAU...

Page 53: ...te or Shut Down 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 yo...

Page 54: ... to store your notebook for a month or more see Care and Maintenance Section BE SURE TO CLOSE ALL FILES 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 ALWAYS POWER OFF THE COMPUTER BEFORE TRANSPORTING AND OR PACKAGING IT AFTER SHUTTING DOWN THE SYSTEM WAIT UNTIL THE STAT...

Page 55: ...eme 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 22 When using a high current device such as a modem Multi Format DVD Writer external CD ROM drive DVD CD RW combo drive or the hard...

Page 56: ...ttery See Power Management on page 46 for more information on sleep mode and shutdown procedure ACTUAL BATTERY LIFE WILL VARY BASED ON SCREEN BRIGHTNESS APPLICATIONS FEATURES POWER MANAGEMENT SETTINGS BATTERY CONDITION AND OTHER CUSTOMER PREFERENCES CD ROM DRIVE MULTI FORMAT DVD WRITER DVD CD RW DRIVE COMBO OR HARD DRIVE USAGE MAY ALSO HAVE A SIGNIFICANT IMPACT ON BATTERY LIFE THE BATTERY CHARGING...

Page 57: ...e 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 d...

Page 58: ...ches towards the battery pack lift the battery out of the bay using the latches to lift it 4 Insert a new battery into the bay and press it down so that the latches click into place 5 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 1 Plug an AC Adapter into the system and connect it to a power outlet 2 Follow ste...

Page 59: ...hium ion Battery Figure 19 Removing a Battery Battery Bay Release Latches Battery Pack IF THE LITHIUM ION BATTERY CONNECTOR IS NOT FULLY SEATED YOU MAY NOT BE ABLE TO USE YOUR NOTEBOOK OR CHARGE YOUR BATTERY ...

Page 60: ...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 The Dual Layer Multi Format DVD Writer 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...

Page 61: ...VE 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 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 ...

Page 62: ...r of the tray and then gently push the holder tray back in until you hear a click Figure 21 Loading Ejecting Media 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 a b c d ...

Page 63: ... from the tray 3 Carefully remove the media disc from the holder tray 4 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 i...

Page 64: ...ntrol panel and the mouse 1 Right click on the movie screen to open a dropdown menu for options 2 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 To pau...

Page 65: ...e an additional full charged battery or your AC adapter ready for use 2 Start watching your DVD movie 3 When the low battery warning occurs immediately stop the movie and exit the media player 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 CHARGED BATTERY OR ATTACH AC POWER DURI...

Page 66: ...ressing the Suspend button again This is not required if you attached AC power without entering sleep 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 WH...

Page 67: ...ll one or two cards at a time depending on its type PC Cards should be installed in the bottom slot and ExpressCards in the top slot Some available PC ExpressCards Gigabit Ethernet Local area network LAN cards IEEE1394 cards S ATA II cards IEEE802 11n WLAN cards Other PC Cards that conform to PCMCIA 2 1 or CardBus standards For further information refer to the instructions supplied with your card ...

Page 68: ...STALLING OR REMOVING A PC CARD DURING YOUR LIFEBOOK NOTEBOOK S SHUTDOWN OR BOOTUP PROCESS MAY DAMAGE THE CARD AND OR YOUR LIFEBOOK NOTEBOOK DO NOT INSERT A PC CARD INTO A SLOT IF THERE IS WATER OR ANY OTHER SUBSTANCE ON THE CARD AS YOU MAY PERMANENTLY DAMAGE THE CARD YOUR LIFEBOOK NOTEBOOK OR BOTH YOU MAY BE REQUIRED TO LOG ON AS AN ADMINISTRATOR OR MEMBER OF THE ADMINISTRATOR S GROUP TO COMPLETE ...

Page 69: ...d 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 ExpressCards are installed in the ExpressCard slot the top slot Figure 24 Installing Removing ExpressCards IF THE PC CARD HAS AN EXTERNAL CONNEC...

Page 70: ...to be in Sleep Mode or Off during removal 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 ADMINIST...

Page 71: ...rd 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 ...

Page 72: ...vies music voice and computer data and applications Secure Digital SD Cards are very similar to Memory Sticks Like Memory Sticks SD Cards allow portable storage among a variety of devices such as cell phones GPS systems digital cameras and PDAs SD Cards transfer data quickly with low battery consumption Like the memory stick it uses flash memory architecture xD Picture Cards work the same as Memor...

Page 73: ...card firmly into the slot until it is seated in the connector Removing A Memory Stick SD xD Card To remove a Memory Stick SD or xD Card follow these easy steps Push the card in until it unlatches It will then eject from the slot for removal INSTALLING OR REMOVING A MEMORY STICK SD OR XD CARD DURING YOUR LIFEBOOK NOTEBOOK S SHUTDOWN OR BOOTUP PROCESS MAY DAMAGE THE CARD AND OR YOUR LIFEBOOK NOTEBOO...

Page 74: ...er 5 Remove the memory upgrade module from the static guarded sleeve 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 HAN...

Page 75: ...le 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 Figure 27 Opening the Memory Compartment Figure 28 Installing a Memory Module Alignment Keys THE MEMORY UPGRADE MODULE IS NOT SOMETHING YOU ROUTINELY REMOVE FROM YOUR NOTEBOOK ONCE IT IS I...

Page 76: ...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 Figure 29 Removing memory module IF THE TOTAL ...

Page 77: ...ctor with the port opening 2 Push the connector into the port until it is seated 3 Plug the other end of the telephone cable into a telephone outlet The modem sound may initially be deactivated To activate modem sound follow these easy steps 1 Select Start Control Panel 2 Select Classic View in the left pane 3 Double click Phone and Modems You may initially need to enter your area code in order to...

Page 78: ... 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 ...

Page 79: ...t until it is seated Figure 32 Connecting a USB Device to System rear and right side 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 Align the connector with the port o...

Page 80: ...pening 2 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 IF YOU PLUG HEADPHONES INTO THE HEADPHONE JACK BUILT IN STEREO SPEAKERS WILL BE DISABLED 1 Align the connector with the port opening 2 Push the connector into the port...

Page 81: ...SPLAY 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 THE 1394 PORT USED IN THIS SYSTEM USES A FOUR PIN CONFIGURATION IF YOU INTEND TO INTERFACE WITH DEVICES WHICH USE A SIX PIN CONFIGURATION YOU WILL NEED TO PURC...

Page 82: ...sion Note that the S Video interface supports video only not audio The S Video standard provides for a higher quality picture than Composite In order to connect an S Video device follow these easy steps Figure 35 1 Align the connector with the port opening 2 Push the connector into the port until it is seated Figure 35 S Video Jack ...

Page 83: ...llowing 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 ext...

Page 84: ... 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 ...

Page 85: ...g 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 Audio Problems page 81 DVD CD ROM Drive Problems page 81 Floppy Disk Drive Problems page 82 Hard Drive Problems page 83 Keyboard or Mouse Problems page 83 Memory Problems page 84 Problem Page Modem Problems page 84 USB Device Problems pag...

Page 86: ...reinstalled by using the Driv ers and Applications CD that came with your Fujitsu LifeBook Refer to your application and operating system documentation for help The speakers have been muted using the Volume icon in the sys tem 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 us...

Page 87: ...on abrasive CD cleaning cloth and reinsert It if still will not work try another DVD CD RW CD ROM in the drive The drive access indicator on the Status Indicator Panel blinks at regular inter vals with no disc in the tray or the drive is not installed 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 F...

Page 88: ...ur application has locked out your key board Try to use your integrated pointing device to restart your system You have installed an exter nal 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 72 Your operating system software is not set up with correct software driver for that device Check your device and ...

Page 89: ...lems You have installed a USB device Your LifeBook note book does not recognize the device or the device does not seem to work properly The device is not prop erly installed Remove and re install the device See Device Ports on page 72 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...

Page 90: ...e batteries See Status Indicator Panel on page 22 Install a charged battery or a Power adapter The primary battery is installed but is faulty Use the Status Indicator panel to verify the presence and condi tion of the batteries See Status Indicator Panel on page 22 If a battery is indicating a short remove that battery and operate from another power source or replace that battery The battery or ba...

Page 91: ...ted in the Con trol Panel to adjust the timeout values to better suit your needs You are operating on battery power and ignored a low battery alarm until the batteries are at the dead battery state and the system has gone into Dead Bat tery Suspend mode Install a power adapter and then push the Power Sus pend Resume button See Power Sources on page 36 You have a battery fail ure Verify the conditi...

Page 92: ...k 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 batteries are old Replace the batteries The batteries have been exposed to high temper atures Replace the batteries The batteries are too hot or too cold Restore the notebook to norm...

Page 93: ...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 Your system display won t turn on when the system is turned on or has resumed You have installed the LifeBook Security Appli cation panel Check the Status Indicator Panel for presence of the Security icon If it is v...

Page 94: ...r move the mouse to restore operation If that fails push the Power Suspend Resume button Check your power management settings or close your applica tions and go to the Power Savings menu of the setup utility to adjust the timeout values to better suit your operation needs The power manage ment timeouts may be set for very short inter vals and you failed to notice the display come on and go off aga...

Page 95: ...ghtness to save power Press Fn F7 to increase brightness or double click on the bat tery 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 75 Your operating system is not setup with the correct software driver Check...

Page 96: ...t 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 ident...

Page 97: ...our 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 c...

Page 98: ...ny 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 y...

Page 99: ...ted 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 repre...

Page 100: ...ation 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 ...

Page 101: ... will appear containing a list of applications drivers and utilities that you can install from the Drivers and Applications CD 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 THERE MAY BE CERTAIN FREE THIRD PARTY APPLICATIONS PR...

Page 102: ...nd 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 yo...

Page 103: ...ick Next 5 If necessary enter your password then click OK 6 When System Recovery Options window appears click on Recovery and Utility 7 The Recovery and Utility screen appears on the screen with three tabs Diagnostics Recovery and Utility Please note that Diagnostics tab is not supported on certain LifeBook Stylistic models when running Recovery and Utility from the hard disk In order to restore t...

Page 104: ...r system or attached externally to it and that it has been set up as the Boot device 3 Insert the Recovery and Utility disc into the drive tray With the boot priority set in the procedure above the system will boot from the Recovery and Utility disc 4 Reboot your system After the system reboots the Recovery and Utility screen appears On the screen are three tabs Diagnostics Recovery and Utility Re...

Page 105: ... any of your documents pictures or other personal data The Hard Disk Data Delete utility is used to delete all data on the hard disk and prevent the data from being reused NOTE 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 D partition or resiz...

Page 106: ... 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 th...

Page 107: ...CHARGE 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 SLEEP 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 CONTACTS OR CHIPS BE CAREFUL NOT TO TOUCH ANY IN...

Page 108: ...ur LifeBook notebook 1 Turn it off 2 Position it so that the liquid can run out 3 Let it dry out for 24 hours or longer if needed 4 If your 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 exposur...

Page 109: ... 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 cle...

Page 110: ...HE 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 CL...

Page 111: ...achine 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 Take the necessary plug adapters if you re traveling overseas Check the following diagram to determine which plug ada...

Page 112: ...ons 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 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 to recharge the battery Kee...

Page 113: ... is subjected to a sudden change in temperature cold to warm condensation may form on the surface Wipe the moisture off with a clean soft lint free cloth and let it dry at room temperature DO NOT use a hair dryer or heater to dry media discs If a disc is dirty use only a DVD CD cleaner or wipe it with a clean soft lint free cloth starting from the inner edge and wiping to the outer edge Caring for...

Page 114: ...or your Cards PC Cards and ExpressCards are durable but you must treat them with care The documentation supplied with your card will provide specific information but you should pay attention to the following points To keep out dust and dirt store cards in their protective sleeves when they are not installed in your LifeBook notebook Avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight or excessive heat Kee...

Page 115: ... 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 A60XXXXXXXXXXXXX A3210 AMD Turion X2 VHP DL DVD 1GB 120G WLAN 15 4WXGA FPC P N FPCMXXXXX Configuration P N Hard Drive Configuration ID Part Number Processor Model Screen Size Memory Communications Media...

Page 116: ...stalled in a Windows Vista system approximately 3 25 GB is addressable memory the upper memory is reserved by Vista for hardware usage Video Built in color flat panel TFT active matrix LCD display with simultaneous display capability Video Color and Resolution 15 4 Crystal View WXGA 300 nits or 15 4 Crystal View WXGA 450 nits Internal 1280 x 800 pixel resolution 16M colors External 1600 x 1200 pix...

Page 117: ...d Drive 120 GB 200 GB or 250 GB SATA 5400 rpm Ultra DMA 150 2 5 9 5 mm protected by smart Shock Sensor technology on main PCB Media Player Modular 8x DVD R 4x Dual layer DVD R 6x DVD RW 8x DVD R 4x Dual layer DVD R 8x DVD RW 5x DVD RAM 8x DVD ROM 24x CD R 10xW 16xR CD RW 24x CD ROM Features Integrated Pointing Device Touchpad pointing device with scroll button or optional fingerprint sensor Commun...

Page 118: ...tion Panel The Application Launcher Volume buttons on your LifeBook notebook default to the following applications Theft Prevention Lock Lock slot for use with security restraint systems Button Label Default Application My Home Default Browser Web Search www google com A Notepad B Calculator C Unassigned Volume Volume Down Volume Volume Up ...

Page 119: ...ut output devices One DC In connector One video out jack One IEEE 1394 4 pin type jack One modular modem RJ 11 connector One LAN RJ 45 connector One stereo headphone line out jack One stereo microphone line in jack 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 Sta...

Page 120: ...6 Wh 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 17 w x 10 43 d x 1 60 h 360 mm x 265 mm x 40 8 mm Weight 300 nit Display Model Approximately 6 61 lbs 3 0 kg with battery and optical drive 450 nit Disp...

Page 121: ...ite at www shopfujitsu com or call 1 800 FUJITSU Pre Installed Software Depending on your pre installed operating system your notebook comes with pre installed 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 pre installed software on your system Adobe R...

Page 122: ...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 pre installed software Any manuals that are not included are available using the software s Help menu We recommend that you review these manuals for general information on the use of these applications Adobe Acrobat Reade...

Page 123: ...Sensor promptly parks the hard disk drive read write head when subjected to a fall or vibration thus helping to protect data from being damaged The Shock Sensor Utility can also improve computer security by automatically locking it with a password when it is carried Google Desktop Google Desktop lets you to search the contents of your computer for emails web history and files It also allows you to...

Page 124: ...s you must purchase a subscription from Symantec to download the latest definitions See online help or manual for more information on how and when to run this program Operating System Options Depending upon your system one of the following operating system configurations will be installed Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium Edition with Microsoft Works 9 0 and Microsoft Office 60 day trial Home a...

Page 125: ...nstalled on your PC so there s nothing to install and all Office Ready PCs give you the option to activate a 60 day trial of Microsoft Office Professional 2007 All you need to do is purchase the appropriate Office 2007 license kit which allows you to un lock the full version of Office that you want Fujitsu offers a Media License Kit for Microsoft Office Small Business 2007 Simply enter your produc...

Page 126: ...atrix 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 clie...

Page 127: ...k 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 dig...

Page 128: ... 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 th...

Page 129: ...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 protoc...

Page 130: ...te 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 Na...

Page 131: ...ended 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...

Page 132: ... 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...

Page 133: ...55 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 net...

Page 134: ...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 batter...

Page 135: ...hernet 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 synt...

Page 136: ...less 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 a...

Page 137: ... 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 yo...

Page 138: ...ion 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 ...

Page 139: ...ll 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 clear text 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 dev...

Page 140: ...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...

Page 141: ... 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 interoperabili...

Page 142: ...nstructions 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...

Page 143: ...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...

Page 144: ...ransmitted 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 Can...

Page 145: ... 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 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 p...

Page 146: ...pement 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...

Page 147: ...ess 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 ...

Page 148: ...ommunications 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 Clas...

Page 149: ...on 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 ban...

Page 150: ...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 Atheros XSPAN AR5008E 3NX 802 11 a b g draft n WLAN device is capable of four operating modes IEEE802 11a IEEE802 11b IE...

Page 151: ...ypically 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 network authentication and encryption key settings are identically ...

Page 152: ... 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 WLAN in order to access services devices and computers e g file servers printers databases Access Point Infrastructure Mode Network ADSL modem cable modem or similar Internet Wired LAN Access Point Wireless LAN An optional hub for a...

Page 153: ... 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 Disconnecting the WLAN Device Disconnecting the ...

Page 154: ...g 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 Right click the WLAN icon in the taskbar at the bottom right of your screen 2 Choose Disconnect from a network Activating the WLAN Device Activation of the WLAN device can be accomplished using the same methods as the de...

Page 155: ...e wireless networks from the left panel 4 Click on the Add button 5 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 6 Enter the required information It may be necessary to consult with your network administrator for some of the information 7 In th...

Page 156: ...EP 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 co...

Page 157: ...e 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 m...

Page 158: ... m 54 Mbps 300 ft 91 m 6 Mbps 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 Estimated double the operating distance of 802 11g and 802 11a in their respective frequencies Number of channels 802 11a 8 independent channels 802 11b g 11 channels 3 non overlapping channels 802 11n draft 2 4 GHz 3 non overlapping channels when Channel Bondin...

Page 159: ...s 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 ...

Page 160: ...t 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 THE WIRELESS LAN BLUETOOTH ON OFF SWITCH WILL POWER OFF BOTH THE OPTIONAL WIRELESS LAN AND BLUETOOTH DEVICES AT T...

Page 161: ...r 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 ...

Page 162: ...or device below the Touchpad between the left and right buttons This also serves as a scroll button Figure 37 Fingerprint sensor ALTHOUGH THE SYSTEM MAY HAVE A FINGERPRINT SENSOR IN PLACE OF A SCROLL BUTTON THE FINGERPRINT SENSOR CAN BE USED FOR SCROLLING SIMPLY MOVE YOUR FINGERPRINT OVER THE SENSOR THE SAME AS YOU WOULD USE A SCROLL BUTTON ...

Page 163: ...ves using the fingerprint sensor before granting access to the Windows desktop This device results in a secure authentication system for restricting access to your computer applications web sites and other password protected resources OmniPass presents a convenient graphical user interface through which you can securely manage passwords users and multiple identities for each user Getting Started T...

Page 164: ...or DVD ROM you must find and launch the OmniPass installation program setup exe from the media 2 Follow the directions provided in the OmniPass installation program Specify a location to which you would like OmniPass installed It is recommended that you NOT install OmniPass in the root directory e g C 3 Once OmniPass has completed installation you will be prompted to restart you system Once your s...

Page 165: ...menu select the Softex program group from that submenu click OmniPass Control Center 2 Select the About tab at the top of the OmniPass Control Panel The About tab window appears with version information about OmniPass Uninstalling OmniPass To remove the OmniPass application from your system 1 Click Start on the Windows taskbar Select Settings and then Control Panel 2 Double click Add Remove Progra...

Page 166: ...e inputs his webmail credentials as usual username John_02 and password lifebook but instead of clicking Submit he directs OmniPass to Remember Password Now whenever he returns to that site OmniPass will prompt him to supply access credentials John enters his OmniPass user credentials John_01 and freq14 in the OmniPass authentication prompt and he is allowed into his webmail account He can do this...

Page 167: ... environment or when accessing corporate resources the Domain may not be your Windows computer name Click Next to continue 3 In this step OmniPass captures your fingerprint Refer to Enrolling a Fingerprint on page 163 for additional information 4 Next choose how OmniPass notifies you of various events We recommend you keep Taskbar Tips on Beginner mode taskbar tips and Audio Tips on at least Promp...

Page 168: ...ure your selected fingerprint It may take a several capture attempts before OmniPass acquires your fingerprint Should OmniPass fail to acquire your fingerprint or if the capture screen times out click Back to restart the fingerprint enrollment process Your system has a swipe fingerprint sensor A swipe sensor is small and resembles a skinny elongated rectangle To capture a fingerprint gently swipe ...

Page 169: ...cation system may be invoked frequently during Windows Logon during OmniPass Logon when unlocking your workstation when resuming from sleep or hibernate when unlocking a password enabled screensaver during password replacement for remembered site or application logins and more When you see this toolbar OmniPass is prompting you to authenticate The Logon Authentication window indicates what OmniPas...

Page 170: ...at reminds you of the website the company or the service you are logging into In its secure database OmniPass associates this friendly name with this website Additional Settings for Remembering a Site When OmniPass prompts you to enter a friendly name you also have the opportunity to set how OmniPass authenticates you to this site There are three effective settings for how OmniPass handles a remem...

Page 171: ...ult Management Logging in to a Remembered Site Whether or not OmniPass prompts you to authenticate when you return to a remembered site is determined by Settings for this Password Site and can be changed in Vault Management The following cases are applicable to using OmniPass to login to Windows remembered web sites and all other password protected resources With Master Password Once you return to...

Page 172: ... now appear next to screensaver password dialog during resume You can authenticate to your screensaver password prompt with your enrolled finger Password Management OmniPass provides an interface that lets you manage your passwords To access this GUI double click the OmniPass key in the system tray Click Vault Management you will be prompted to authenticate Once you gain access to Vault Management...

Page 173: ...w OmniPass users to have multiple accounts to the same site e g bob biblomail com and boballen biblomail com If OmniPass did not provide you identities you would be limited to remembering one account per site To create and manage identities double click the OmniPass key in the system tray Click Vault Management OmniPass will prompt you to authenticate Once you gain access to Vault Management click...

Page 174: ...lick OK Switch User Identity To switch identities at any time right click the OmniPass system tray icon and click Switch User Identity from the submenu The Switch Identity dialog will appear Select the desired identity and then click OK Identities and Password Management On the Manage Passwords interface of the Vault Management tab of the OmniPass Control Center there is a pull down selection box ...

Page 175: ... profile does NOT contain any of your encrypted data files Importing an OmniPass User Profile To import an OmniPass user open the OmniPass Control Center and click Import Export User under Manage Users Click Imports a new user into OmniPass and then select OmniPass Import Export File opi and click Next OmniPass will then prompt you to browse for the file you had previously exported opi file When y...

Page 176: ... I want to take all my passwords to new system I export Tom s OmniPass user profile I go to my new system and using the Control Panel I create a user with the username Tom and the password Sunshine I can now successfully import the OmniPass user data to the new system If you export an OmniPass only user you can import that user to any computer running OmniPass provided that a user with that name i...

Page 177: ...tings tab has four interfaces Audio Settings Taskbar Tips and Enrollment User settings allow users to customize OmniPass to suit their individual preferences Under User Settings Audio Settings and Taskbar Tips you can set how OmniPass notifies the user of OmniPass events e g successful login access denied etc The details of each setting under the Audio Settings and Taskbar Tips interfaces are self...

Page 178: ...ogin once you have logged on to Windows With the third option Do not log on to OmniPass at startup OmniPass will not prompt for a user to be logged on You can manually log on to OmniPass by right clicking the OmniPass taskbar icon and clicking Log in User from the right click menu Troubleshooting You cannot use OmniPass to create Windows users You must first create the Windows user and you will ne...

Page 179: ...nstalling OmniPass on your system you can choose to logon to Windows using OmniPass You authenticate with OmniPass via master password or an enrolled security device and OmniPass logs you into Windows You may during this OmniPass authentication see a Login Error dialog box This dialog box occurs when OmniPass was unable to log you into Windows with the credentials supplied username and password Th...

Page 180: ...ator 23 lithium ion battery 50 low 52 problems 86 87 recharging 51 replacing 53 shorted 52 Standby mode 52 BIOS guide 42 setup utility 42 Bluetooth where to find information 155 Built in Speakers 81 C CapsLock 24 CD ROM 81 82 Click Me 44 Clicking 29 Cold swapping 53 Configuration Label 110 Controls and Connectors 12 Conventions Used in the Guide 8 Cursor 28 Cursor Keys 26 D DC Output Cable 37 DC P...

Page 181: ...ement 164 remembering a password 164 uninstalling OmniPass 160 user enrollment 161 using OmniPass 164 Flexible Bay 15 eject lever 15 Modular Multi Format DVD Writer 55 Fujitsu Contact Information 9 Fujitsu Driver Update utility 45 101 118 Fujitsu LifeBook traveling with106 Function Key F10 27 F3 27 F6 27 F7 27 F8 27 32 F9 27 32 FN 27 H Hard Disk Drive access indicator 22 24 problems 83 Headphone J...

Page 182: ...N NumLk 24 O Optical Digital Audio Out Jack 14 Optical Drive 55 P PC Card problems 84 85 removing 63 65 slot 16 17 Power AC adapter 36 Auto Airline adapter 36 failure 85 86 management 46 off 49 on 40 problems 87 sources 36 Power Management 46 Power On Self Test 40 91 Power Suspend Resume Button 13 46 Pre Installed Software 116 Adobe Acrobat Reader 117 Fujitsu HotKey 118 Google Toolbar 118 LifeBook...

Page 183: ...1 Microprocessor 111 Power 115 Video 111 Status Indicator Panel 13 22 Stereo Speakers 14 T Touchpad 28 buttons 28 controls 31 Touchpad Pointing Device 14 Troubleshooting 78 U Universal Serial Bus Ports 74 Unpacking 11 USB 74 84 USB 2 0 Ports 15 16 18 V Volume control 32 W Warranty 10 Windows keys 26 Application key 26 Start keys 26 Windows Vista restoring 97 Wireless LAN Before Using the Wireless ...