Fujitsu FPCR32972, User Manual

Page 1: ...User s Guide Learn how to use your Fujitsu LifeBook A1110 notebook ...

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Page 3: ...AUSE BIRTH DEFECTS OR OTHER REPRODUCTIVE HARM WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY according to FCC Part 15 Responsible Party Name Fujitsu Computer Systems Corporation Address 1250 E Arques Avenue M S 122 Sunnyvale CA 94085 Telephone 408 746 6000 Declares that product Base Model Configuration LifeBook A1110 notebook Complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules This device complies with Pa...

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...

Page 5: ... RBRC has drop off points at tens of thousands of locations throughout the United States and Canada To find the location nearest you go to www RBRC org or call 1 800 822 8837 If there are no convenient RBRC locations near you you can also go to the EIA Consumer Education Initiative website http EIAE org and search for a convenient disposal location Remember protecting the environment is a cooperat...

Page 6: ...Getting to Know Your LifeBook Overview 10 Locating the Controls and Connectors 11 Top Components 12 Left Side Panel Components 14 Right Side Panel Components 15 Back Panel Components 17 Bottom Components 18 Status Indicator Panel 20 Hard Drive Optical Drive Access Indicator 22 Keyboard 23 Using the Keyboard 23 ...

Page 7: ...upport Button 32 Chapter 2 Getting Started with Your LifeBook Power Sources 34 Connecting the Power Adapters 35 Display Panel 36 Opening the Display Panel 36 Adjusting Display Panel Brightness 37 Using the Keyboard 37 Using the Power Options Windows Vista 37 Using the Windows Mobility Center Windows Vista 37 Closing the Display Panel 38 Starting Your LifeBook Notebook 39 Power On 39 Boot Sequence ...

Page 8: ...re 49 Windows Power Management 49 Restarting the System 49 Powering Off 50 ENERGY STAR Compliance 51 Chapter 3 User Installable Features Lithium ion Battery 52 Recharging the Batteries 53 Replacing the Battery 55 SnapCap Color Lid 57 Installing a SnapCap 58 Removing a SnapCap 58 Optical Drive 59 Media Player Software 60 Loading Media on Your Drive 60 Removing Media 62 Emergency Optical Drive Tray ...

Page 9: ...rts 75 Modem RJ 11 Telephone Jack 75 Internal LAN RJ 45 Jack 77 Universal Serial Bus Ports 77 Headphone Line Out Jack 78 Microphone Line In Jack 79 External Video Port 79 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Your LifeBook Troubleshooting 80 Identifying the Problem 80 Specific Problems 82 Power On Self Test Messages 93 Modem Result Codes 97 Restoring Your Pre installed Software 98 Drivers and Applications Res...

Page 10: ... Batteries 108 Media Care 109 ExpressCards SD Cards 110 Chapter 6 System Specifications Specifications 111 Configuration Label 111 Microprocessor 112 Chipset 112 Memory 112 Video 112 Audio 113 Mass Storage Device Options 113 Features 114 Device Ports 114 Keyboard 115 Power 115 Dimensions and Weight 116 Environmental Requirements 116 Popular Accessories 116 Included Software 117 Learning About Your...

Page 11: ...iderations 148 Deactivating the WLAN Device 148 Deactivation using the Wireless LAN Bluetooth On Off Switch 149 Disconnection Using the Icon in the Taskbar 149 Activating the WLAN Device 149 Configuration of the WLAN Device 150 Configuring the WLAN Using Windows Vista 150 Connection to the network 151 Troubleshooting the WLAN 152 Troubleshooting Table 152 Using the Bluetooth Device 156 What is Blu...

Page 12: ...omputer comes with Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium operating system pre installed This manual explains how to operate your LifeBook notebook s hardware and built in system software Conventions Used in the Guide Keyboard and on screen keys appear in brackets Example Fn F1 ESC ENTER and CTRL Pages with additional information about a specific topic are cross referenced within the text For exampl...

Page 13: ...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 14: ...g 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 15: ...rview This section describes the components of your Fujitsu LifeBook A1110 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 A1110 notebook ...

Page 16: ...tors Figure 2 LifeBook notebook with display open Display Panel Status Indicator Panel Keyboard Touchpad Pointing Device Power Suspend Display Panel Latch Button On Off Switch Wireless LAN Bluetooth Stereo Speakers Support Button Resume Button Digital Microphone Web Camera ...

Page 17: ...ing the microphone and web cam see the documentation associated with the ArcSoft WebCam Companion application Display Panel The display panel is a color LCD panel with back lighting for the display of text and graphics Status Indicator Panel The Status Indicator Panel displays symbols that correspond with a specific component of your LifeBook notebook See Status Indicator Panel on page 20 Support ...

Page 18: ... Touchpad pointing device is a mouse like cursor control with a right button a left button and a cursor control pad See Touchpad Pointing Device on page 26 Wireless LAN Bluetooth On Off Switch The wireless LAN Bluetooth on off switch is used to turn on and off the optional WLAN and Bluetooth devices Switching the device off when not in use will help to extend battery life See Activating the WLAN D...

Page 19: ... drive bay contains a Modular Dual Layer Multi Format DVD Writer See Optical Drive on page 59 Optical Drive Release Button The optical drive release button opens the optical drive Emergency Tray Release The emergency tray release is used in the event you want to open the tray when power is not available See Emergency Optical Drive Tray Release on page 62 Optical Drive Release Button Optical Drive ...

Page 20: ...ck The microphone line in jack allows you to connect an external stereo microphone See Microphone Line In Jack on page 79 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 77 ExpressCard ExpressCard Slot...

Page 21: ...nsfer data from a variety of different digital devices See Secure Digital Cards on page 69 Headphone Line Out Jack The headphone line out jack allows you to connect headphones or external speakers See Headphone Line Out Jack on page 78 THE INTERNAL MODEM IS NOT INTENDED FOR USE WITH DIGITAL PBX SYSTEMS DO NOT CONNECT THE INTERNAL MODEM TO A DIGITAL PBX AS IT MAY CAUSE SERIOUS DAMAGE TO THE MODEM O...

Page 22: ...your LifeBook notebook s back panel components LAN RJ 45 Jack The internal LAN RJ 45 jack is used for an internal 10Base T 100Base Tx Ethernet LAN connection See Internal LAN RJ 45 Jack on page 77 Anti theft Lock Slot The anti theft lock slot allows you to attach an optional physical lock down device LAN RJ 45 Jack Anti Theft Lock Slot ...

Page 23: ... Memory Upgrade Compartment Lithium ion Battery Bay Air Vents Air Vents multiple locations Dust Filter TO PROTECT YOUR NOTEBOOK FROM DAMAGE AND TO OPTIMIZE SYSTEM PERFORMANCE BE SURE TO KEEP ALL AIR VENTS UNOBSTRUCTED CLEAN AND CLEAR OF DEBRIS THIS MAY REQUIRE PERIODIC CLEANING DEPENDING UPON THE ENVIRONMENT IN WHICH THE SYSTEM IS USED DO NOT OPERATE THE NOTEBOOK IN AREAS WHERE THE AIR VENTS CAN B...

Page 24: ...ade compartment allows you to expand the system memory capacity of your notebook thus improving overall performance See Memory Upgrade Module on page 71 Under normal circumstances it should not be necessary to open this compartment Lithium ion Battery Bay The battery bay contains the internal Lithium ion battery It can be opened for the removal of the battery when stored over a long period of time...

Page 25: ...spond to specific components of your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook The LEDs below each symbol tell you how each of those components is operating Battery Charge DC In Indicator Orange solid AC adapter and battery are available and system is charging NumLk CapsLk ScrLk Battery Level Battery Charge Hard Drive DC In Optical Drive Access ...

Page 26: ...y 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 the power is turned off the battery level indicator will display the charge level for five seconds after it blinks orange If...

Page 27: ...ard drive is being accessed Note that flickering is normal NumLk Indicator The NumLk indicator states that the integral keyboard is set in ten key numeric keypad mode CapsLock Indicator The CapsLock indicator states that your keyboard is set to type in all capital letters ScrLk Indicator The ScrLk indicator states that your scroll lock is active ...

Page 28: ... 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 29: ...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 30: ...g is selected in the BIOS See BIOS Setup Utility on page 41 Fn F6 Pressing F6 repeatedly while holding Fn will lower the brightness of your display Fn F7 Pressing F7 repeatedly while holding Fn will increase the brightness of the display Fn F8 Pressing F8 repeatedly while holding Fn will decrease the volume of your LifeBook notebook Fn F9 Pressing F9 repeatedly while holding Fn will increase the v...

Page 31: ...isplay panel The Touchpad is composed of a cursor control a left button and a right button The cursor control works the same way a mouse does and moves the cursor around the display It only requires light pressure with the tip of your finger The left and right buttons function the same as mouse buttons The actual functionality of the buttons may vary depending on the application that is being used...

Page 32: ...BIOS SETTINGS See BIOS Setup Utility on page 41 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 33: ... 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 34: ...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 35: ...at the Fn F3 procedure Volume can be controlled by many volume controls that are set within individual applications Certain external audio devices you might connect to your system may have hardware volume controls Each source discussed above puts an upper limit on the volume level that must then be followed by the other sources We recommend that you experiment with the various volume controls to d...

Page 36: ... Support button performs different actions when the system is off or when it is on When the system is off pressing the Support button will open the Fujitsu Start Boot Menu which allows you to select either Diagnostic Program Windows Vista and Windows XP systems to test your system or Recovery and Utility Windows Vista only to perform a number of other functions including recovery of your system Wh...

Page 37: ...e Support tab lets you automatically go to the Support Website You must be connected to the Internet in order to access the Support website Launching Applications with the Support Button Your notebook is pre installed with software utilities that let you operate and configure your LifeBook Application Panel These utilities are found in the Start menu under Settings Control Panel Application Panel ...

Page 38: ...If you want to return to launching the Fujitsu Support Center utility with this button you need only click on Fujitsu Support Center from the dropdown list Be aware that you will erase the settings for the other application If you wish to go back to launching the other application from this button you will need to reconfigure it as described above 6 When you have finished with Application Panel Se...

Page 39: ...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 40: ...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 41: ...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 42: ...dows Vista To change the brightness using the Power Options utility open the Control Panel and double click on the Power Options icon Select Adjust the display brightness in the left panel then drag the brightness bars to the desired level Note that the settings you make via this utility become permanent until you decide to change them again Using the Windows Mobility Center Windows Vista In the C...

Page 43: ... and prevent your display panel from opening unexpectedly WHEN USING AC POWER YOUR BRIGHTNESS SETTING IS SET TO ITS HIGHEST LEVEL BY DEFAULT WHEN USING BATTERY POWER YOUR BRIGHTNESS SETTING IS SET TO APPROXIMATELY MID LEVEL BY DEFAULT THE HIGHER THE BRIGHTNESS LEVEL THE MORE POWER THE NOTEBOOK WILL CONSUME AND THE FASTER YOUR BATTERIES WILL DISCHARGE FOR MAXIMUM BATTERY LIFE MAKE SURE THAT THE BRI...

Page 44: ...t will perform a Power On Self Test POST to check the internal parts and configuration for correct functionality If a fault is found your LifeBook notebook will emit an audio warning and or an error message will be displayed See Power On Self Test Messages on page 93 Depending on the nature of the problem you may be able to continue by starting the operating system or by entering the BIOS setup ut...

Page 45: ... 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 s...

Page 46: ...following or use the SecureCore Menu as detailed below 1 Turn on or restart your LifeBook notebook 2 To enter the BIOS Setup Utility press the F2 key once the Fujitsu logo appears on the screen This will open the main menu of the BIOS Setup Utility with the current settings displayed 3 Press the RIGHT ARROW or LEFT ARROW key to scroll through the other setup menus to review or alter the current se...

Page 47: ...Support Select your Product Series and Model then click Go Under the Manuals tab select the BIOS Guide Booting the System We strongly recommend that you not attach any external devices and do not put a DVD CD in your drive until you have gone through the initial power on sequence When you turn on your notebook for the first time it will display a Fujitsu logo on the screen If you do nothing the sy...

Page 48: ... screen Make your selection from Home Work Default and Public location THE FIRST TIME YOU INITIALIZE YOUR WINDOWS VISTA SYSTEM THE SCREEN WILL BE BLANK FOR APPROXIMATELY TWO MINUTES THIS IS NORMAL AFTER INITIALIZATION A SET UP WINDOWS DIALOG BOX WILL APPEAR IMPORTANT DURING THE SETUP PROCEDURE DO NOT DISCONNECT THE POWER SUPPLY PRESS ANY BUTTONS OR USE ANY PERIPHERAL DEVICES SUCH AS A MOUSE KEYBOA...

Page 49: ...y of Windows Starting Windows XP the First Time Registering Windows XP with Microsoft In order to ensure that you receive the most benefits from the Windows operating system it should be registered the first time you use it After you receive the Windows Welcome screen you will be prompted to enter registration information in the following order First of all you will need to read and accept the End...

Page 50: ... Internet you will be asked if you wish to continue with the registration If you select Yes you will then enter your name and address and email address if desired Click Next to complete registration Registering Your LifeBook notebook with Fujitsu You can register your LifeBook by going to our website at us fujitsu com computers You will need to be set up with an Internet Service Provider ISP to re...

Page 51: ...LAN software provided by the wireless LAN manufacturer 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 100 THERE MAY BE A...

Page 52: ...computers there is a trade off between performance and power savings Power Suspend Resume Button When your notebook is active the Power Suspend Resume button can be used to manually put the notebook into Sleep mode Push the Power Suspend Resume button when the notebook is active but not actively accessing anything and immediately release the button Note that if you press the button continuously fo...

Page 53: ...S TO DISCHARGE WHILE YOUR NOTEBOOK IS IN SLEEP MODE THOUGH NOT AS FAST AS WHEN FULLY OPERATIONAL DISABLING THE POWER SUSPEND RESUME BUTTON PREVENTS IT FROM BEING USED TO PUT THE NOTEBOOK INTO SLEEP OR HIBERNATION SAVE TO DISK MODE THE BUTTON RESUME FUNCTION CAN T BE DISABLED THE SLEEP OR HIBERNATION SAVE TO DISK MODE SHOULD NOT BE USED WITH CERTAIN PC CARDS CHECK YOUR PC CARD DOCUMENTATION FOR MOR...

Page 54: ...isable the Hibernation feature follow these steps 1 From the Start menu select Control Panel Power Options 2 Select Choose what the power button does or Choose what closing the lid does then make your selection Do Nothing Sleep Hibernate or Shut Down Windows Power Management The Power Options icon in the Windows Control Panel allows you to configure some of the power management settings For exampl...

Page 55: ...nce to avoid errors The proper sequence is Windows Vista Click the Start button and then move the mouse over the small arrow at the bottom right of the right hand pane Select Shut Down from the list Windows XP Click the Start button click Shut Down and then select the Shut Down option If you are going to store your notebook for a month or more see Care and Maintenance Section TURNING OFF YOUR LIFE...

Page 56: ...mode the computer also reduces the speed of any active Ethernet network links To wake the computer from Sleep mode press the Suspend Resume Button Energy saving benefits Fujitsu ENERGY STAR qualified mobile PCs use about half as much electricity as standard equipment saving half in utility costs But more than that ENERGY STAR also makes a difference for the environment Did you know that the averag...

Page 57: ...5 C Extreme temperatures not only reduce charging efficiency but can also cause battery deterioration The Charging icon on the Status Indicator panel will flash when you try to charge a battery that is outside its operating temperature range See Status Indicator Panel on page 20 When using a high current device such as a modem Multi Format DVD Writer CD ROM drive optical drive or the hard drive us...

Page 58: ...ging the battery See Power Management on page 47 for more information on Standby 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 OR HARD DRIVE USAGE MAY ALSO HAVE A SIGNIFICANT IMPACT ON BATTERY LIFE THE BATTERY CHARGING CAPACITY...

Page 59: ...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 doe...

Page 60: ...the battery bay release latches 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 ...

Page 61: ...9 Removing a Battery 2 Follow steps 3 and 4 in Cold Swapping Batteries 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 62: ...y installed and changed as detailed in this section Hinge notches Note that the system shown is for illustration purposes only Your model may look different from that shown approximate location IF YOU NEED TO HAVE YOUR PC REPAIRED BE SURE TO REMOVE THE COLOR LID BEFORE SHIPPING WHEN INSTALLING OR REMOVING A COLOR LID LEAVE THE LCD DISPLAY CLOSED THE COLOR LID CANNOT BE REPAIRED IF IT BECOMES UNUSA...

Page 63: ...f the lid first starting with the two inside hooks 2 Unhook the sides of the lid starting with the front ones and moving back 3 Remove the lid by unlatching the two hooks from the hinge notches USE CARE WHEN INSTALLING OR REMOVING A COLOR LID THE EDGES ARE SHARP AND MAY CAUSE INJURY WHEN INSTALLING OR REMOVING A COLOR LID ALIGN EACH HOOK OF THE COLOR LID TO ITS CORRESPONDING NOTCH ON YOUR PC IF NO...

Page 64: ...VD R and DVD RW discs can be played on most standard players CD R and CD RW discs hold up to 640 MB of data A CD R disc can only be written to once CD RW discs can be written to over and over Your system contains the following optical drive Dual Layer Multi Format DVD Writer This drive allows you to access movies software and audio DVD CDs as well as to read and write to CD R CD RW DVD R DVD R DVD...

Page 65: ...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 66: ...nter of the tray 4 Gently push the holder tray back in until you hear a click Figure 22 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 67: ... 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 68: ...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 69: ...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 70: ...essing the Suspend button again This is not required if you attached AC power without entering standby mode 6 Restart your media player locate and skip to the chapter of the movie you were last watching then continue watching your DVD movie SOME SHORTER DVD MOVIES MAY NOT REQUIRE YOU TO SWAP BATTERIES OR ATTACH AC POWER TO COMPLETE THEM HOWEVER IT IS BEST TO BE PREPARED SINCE ACTUAL BATTERY LIFE W...

Page 71: ...ardsTM which can perform a variety of functions depending on which type of card you install Some available ExpressCards Gigabit Ethernet Local area network LAN cards IEEE1394 cards S ATA II cards IEEE802 11n WLAN cards For further information refer to the instructions supplied with your card s Eject Button ExpressCard 54 mm ...

Page 72: ...ssCard Plug INSTALLING OR REMOVING AN EXPRESSCARD DURING YOUR NOTEBOOK S SHUTDOWN OR BOOTUP PROCESS MAY DAMAGE THE CARD AND OR YOUR NOTEBOOK DO NOT INSERT AN EXPRESSCARD INTO A SLOT IF THERE IS WATER OR ANY OTHER SUBSTANCE ON THE CARD AS YOU MAY PERMANENTLY DAMAGE THE CARD YOUR NOTEBOOK OR BOTH YOU MAY BE REQUIRED TO LOG ON AS ADMINISTRATOR OR A MEMBER OF THE ADMINISTRATOR S GROUP TO COMPLETE THIS...

Page 73: ... connector Removing ExpressCards See your ExpressCard manual for specific instructions on removing your card Some cards may require your notebook to be in Standby Mode or Off during removal To remove an ExpressCard follow these steps 1 Unlock the card or card plug from the slot by pressing the eject button associated with the slot in which the card is located When pressed the button will pop out 2...

Page 74: ...ry architecture which means they don t need a power source to retain data Secure Digital is a flash memory technology that allows you to record transfer and share digital content such as digital pictures movies music voice and computer data and applications SD Cards allow portable storage among a variety of devices such as cell phones GPS systems digital cameras and PDAs SD Cards transfer data qui...

Page 75: ...ing up 4 Push the card firmly into the slot until it is seated in the connector Removing an SD Card To remove an SD Card simply pull it out of the SD Card slot INSTALLING OR REMOVING AN SD CARD DURING YOUR LIFEBOOK NOTEBOOK S SHUTDOWN OR BOOTUP PROCESS MAY DAMAGE THE CARD AND OR YOUR LIFEBOOK NOTEBOOK DO NOT INSERT A CARD INTO A SLOT IF THERE IS WATER OR ANY OTHER SUBSTANCE ON THE CARD AS YOU MAY ...

Page 76: ... 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 HANDL...

Page 77: ...ess 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 Retainer Clips THE MEMORY UPGRADE MODULE IS NOT SOMETHING YOU ROUTINELY REMOVE FROM YOUR NOTEBOOK ON...

Page 78: ...Vista Check the memory capacity by clicking Start Control Panel System and Maintenance System The amount of memory is displayed next to Memory RAM Removing a Memory Upgrade Module 1 Perform steps 1 through 4 of Installing a Memory Upgrade Module 2 Pull the clips sideways away from each side of the memory upgrade module at the same time 3 While holding the clips out remove the module from the slot ...

Page 79: ... with an integrated Intel Graphics Media Accelerator which dynamically allocates system memory to accelerate graphics performance IF THE TOTAL MEMORY DISPLAYED IS INCORRECT CHECK THAT YOUR MEMORY UPGRADE MODULE IS PROPERLY INSTALLED IF THE MODULE IS PROPERLY INSTALLED AND THE CAPACITY IS STILL NOT CORRECTLY RECOGNIZED SEE TROUBLESHOOTING ON PAGE 80 ...

Page 80: ... for the internal modem To connect the telephone cable follow these easy steps 1 Align the connector with the port opening 2 Push the connector into the port until it is seated 3 Plug the other end of the telephone cable into a telephone outlet Figure 30 Connecting the Modem The modem sound may initially be deactivated To activate modem sound follow these easy steps Windows XP 1 Right click on the...

Page 81: ... FOR USE WITH DIGITAL PBX SYSTEMS DO NOT CONNECT THE INTERNAL MODEM TO A DIGITAL PBX AS IT MAY CAUSE SERIOUS DAMAGE TO THE INTERNAL MODEM OR YOUR ENTIRE LIFEBOOK NOTEBOOK CONSULT YOUR PBX MANUFACTURER S DOCUMENTATION FOR DETAILS SOME HOTELS HAVE DIGITAL PBX SYSTEMS BE SURE TO FIND OUT BEFORE YOU CONNECT YOUR MODEM THE INTERNAL MODEM IS DESIGNED TO THE ITU T V 90 STANDARD ITS MAXIMUM SPEED OF 53000...

Page 82: ...ect USB devices such as external game pads pointing devices keyboards and or speakers There are three USB 2 0 ports on your notebook two on the right side and one on the rear In order to connect a USB device follow these steps 1 Align the connector with the port opening then push the connector into the port until it is seated 1 Align the connector with the port opening 2 Push the connector into th...

Page 83: ...peakers 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 opening 2 Push the connector into the port until it is seated IF YOU PLUG HEADPHONES INTO THE HEADPHONE JACK BUILT IN STEREO SPEAKERS WILL BE DISABLED ...

Page 84: ...o connect an external monitor or LCD projector In order to connect an external video device follow these easy steps 1 Align the connector with the port opening 2 Push the connector into the port until it is seated 3 Tighten the two hold down screws located on each end of the connector Figure 33 Connecting an External Video Device PRESSING THE FN F10 KEYS ALLOWS YOU TO CHANGE YOUR SELECTION OF WHER...

Page 85: ...owing 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 ExpressCard 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 e...

Page 86: ... 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 87: ...and what if anything you can do to correct the condition under Possible Solutions All possible causes or solutions may not apply to your notebook Troubleshooting Table Problem Page Audio Problems page 83 DVD CD ROM Drive Problems page 83 Hard Drive Problems page 84 Keyboard or Mouse Problems page 84 Memory Problems page 85 Modem Problems page 85 Problem Page USB Device Problems page 85 ExpressCard...

Page 88: ...er 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 use the Fn F3 key combination to toggle the volume on and off Pressing F3 while holding Fn will ...

Page 89: ...th 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 Hard Drive Problems You cannot access your hard drive The wrong drive desig nator was used by an application when a bootable disc was used to start the notebook Verify drive designator used by applica...

Page 90: ...y to restart your notebook I Memory Problems Your System Properties screen does not show the correct amount of installed memory Your memory module is not properly installed Remove and re install your memory upgrade module See Memory Upgrade Module on page 71 You have a memory failure Check for Power On Self Test POST messages See Power On Self Test Messages on page 93 Modem Problems Messages about...

Page 91: ...ay have been installed while an application was running so your notebook is not aware of its installation Close the application and restart your notebook Your software may not have the correct soft ware driver active See your software documentation and activate the correct driver You may have the wrong I O address selected for your card device See your ExpressCard documentation to determine the re...

Page 92: ...lane seat jack or cigarette lighter Move the AC cord to a different outlet check for a line switch or tripped circuit breaker for the AC outlet If you are using an auto airline adapter in a car make sure the ignition switch is in the On or Accessories position Your LifeBook notebook turns off all by itself The power manage ment parameters are set for auto timeouts which are too short for your oper...

Page 93: ...talling it Your installed battery is faulty Verify the condition of the battery using the Status Indicator panel and replace or remove any shorted battery See Status Indicator Panel on page 20 The battery seems to discharge too quickly You are running an application that uses a lot of power due to fre quent hard drive or opti cal drive access or use of a modem LAN PC card Wireless LAN or Bluetooth...

Page 94: ...n There may be applica tion software conflict Close all applications and try the button again The system powers up and displays power on informa tion but fails to load the operating system The boot sequence set tings 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 se...

Page 95: ... visible enter your password See Status Indicator Panel on page 20 Video Problems The built in display is blank when you turn on your Life Book notebook The notebook is set for an external monitor only Pressing F10 while holding down the Fn key allows you to change your selection of where to send your display video Each time you press the keys you will step to the next choice The choices in order ...

Page 96: ...be set for short intervals and you didn t notice the display come on and go off Press any button on the keyboard or move the mouse to restore operation If that fails push the Power Suspend Resume button The display may be shut off by Standby Mode Auto Suspend or Video Timeout Your display won t turn on when the system is turned on or when it has resumed The system may be password protected Check t...

Page 97: ...gs 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 79 Your operating system is not setup with the correct software driver for that device Check your device and operating system documentation and acti vate the proper driver You have connected an external monitor and i...

Page 98: ...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 99: ...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 100: ...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 101: ...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 102: ...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 103: ...ons that may have been un installed or corrupted To re install drivers and or applications 1 Boot up the system and insert the DAR disc after Windows has started A Fujitsu Installer screen is displayed after the disc is inserted 2 After reading the License Agreement click I agree 3 A window will appear containing a list of applications drivers and utilities that you can install from the DAR disc I...

Page 104: ...chased it The Hard Disk Data Delete utility on this disc is used to delete all data on your hard disk and prevent it from being reused Do not use the Hard Disk Data Delete utility unless you are absolutely certain that you want to erase your entire hard disk including all partitions The Partition Creation utility allows you to create a new D partition or resize existing partitions on your hard dis...

Page 105: ...ed to agree to a user agreement After clicking on the icon the FDU automatically connects with the Fujitsu site to check for updates and downloads them While downloading the icon has a red bar through it indicating that it cannot be used while the download is in process When the update is complete a message appears informing you of the fact Enable Automatic Update Notifications Automatically searc...

Page 106: ...101 Restoring Your Pre installed Software Fujitsu Driver Update Readme Displays the FDU readme ...

Page 107: ...HARGE STATIC ELECTRICITY BUILT UP IN YOUR BODY BE SURE TO POWER DOWN YOUR SYSTEM BEFORE ADDING OR REMOVING SYSTEM COMPONENTS EVEN IF THE SYSTEM IS IN HIBERNATE OR STANDBY STATES DATA COULD BE LOST OR MEMORY COULD BE DAMAGED IF POWER IS STILL AVAILABLE TO THE SYSTEM WHEN INSTALLING OR REMOVING A MEMORY MODULE HOLD IT BY THE EDGE SO AS NOT TO TOUCH ANY CONTACTS OR CHIPS BE CAREFUL NOT TO TOUCH ANY I...

Page 108: ... 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 exposure ...

Page 109: ...recommended off the shelf cleaners Computer exterior computer keyboard To clean the exterior and keyboard use one of the following off the shelf products Office Depot 154 616 Notebook Cleaning Kit Meridrew Enterprises Klear_Screen Wipes 3M CL563 Cleaner Wipes Note After cleaning with one of these products gently polish with a dry soft lint free cloth until the solution is no longer visible LCD dis...

Page 110: ... the cover and lifting it out Fig 34 USE OF INCORRECT CLEANERS CAN RESULT IN OPTICAL IMPAIRMENT OF THE LCD AND OR DAMAGE TO THE COMPUTER ALWAYS REFER TO THE CLEANER MANUFACTURER S GUIDELINES AND MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEETS FOR PROPER HANDLING AND USE OF THE PRODUCTS NEVER USE AMMONIA ACIDIC OR ALKALINE CLEANERS OR ORGANIC CHEMICALS SUCH AS PAINT THINNER ACETONE PROPYL OR ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL OR KEROS...

Page 111: ...ifeBook notebook If storing your notebook for a month or longer turn your LifeBook notebook off fully charge the battery then remove and store all Lithium ion batteries Store your notebook and batteries separately If you store your LifeBook with a battery installed the battery will discharge and battery life will be reduced In addition a faulty battery might damage your LifeBook Dust filter access...

Page 112: ...properly tuned X ray machine To avoid problems place your notebook close to the entrance of the machine and remove it as soon as possible or have your notebook hand inspected by security personnel Security officials may require you to turn your notebook on so make sure you have a charged battery on hand ALWAYS POWER OFF THE COMPUTER BEFORE TRANSPORTING AND OR PACKAGING IT AFTER SHUTTING DOWN THE S...

Page 113: ... not drop puncture disassemble mutilate or incinerate the battery Recharge batteries only as described in this manual and only in ventilated areas Do not leave batteries in hot locations for more than a day or two Intense heat can shorten the life of your battery Do not leave a battery in storage for longer than 6 months without recharging it Outlet Type Location Outlet Type Location United States...

Page 114: ...eries Eject ExpressCards when not in use Media Care Caring for your Media DVD CD CD R Media discs are precision devices and will function reliably if given reasonable care Always store your media disc in its case when it is not in use Always handle discs by the edges and avoid touching the surface Avoid storing any media discs in extreme temperatures Do not bend media discs or set heavy objects on...

Page 115: ...ing the drive near magnets or devices that generate strong magnetic fields Avoid using or storing the drive where it will be subjected to shock or vibration Do not disassemble or dismantle the optical drive Use of a commercially available lens cleaner is recommended for regular maintenance of the drive ExpressCards SD Cards Caring for your Cards Media are durable but you must treat them with care ...

Page 116: ...on 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 A8Hxxxxxxxxxxx A1110 15 4WXGA T5800 VHP DL S MULTI 2GB 250G MDM LAN WLAN No Part No FPC0xxxxxxxxxxxxx Hard Drive Configuration ID Part Number Processor Model Screen Size Memory Communications Media Dr...

Page 117: ...d in a Windows Vista 32 bit system approximately 3 25 GB is addressable memory the upper memory is reserved by Vista for hardware usage When 4 GB of memory is installed in a Windows Vista 64 bit system virtually all the memory is addressable Cache Memory 2 MB or 3 MB L2 cache on die depending upon system processor Video Built in color flat panel TFT active matrix LCD display with simultaneous disp...

Page 118: ...tereo headphone line out jack 3 5 mm 1 Vrms or less minimum impedance 32 Ohms Microphone Stereo microphone line in jack 3 5 mm 100 mVp p or less minimum impedance 10K Ohms Two built in boxless stereo speakers Mass Storage Device Options Hard Drive Serial ATA 150 Mbps data buffer 5400 rpm 2 5 9 5 mm The hard drive capacity is dependent upon the system configuration Operating System System Memory Ma...

Page 119: ...0 100 Ethernet LAN Wireless LAN Optional integrated Atheros AR9281AL1E Wireless LAN 802 11 b g n or Intel Wi Fi Link 5100 802 11 b g n or Intel Wi Fi Link 5300 802 11 b g n Bluetooth Bluetooth 2 1 device Theft Prevention Lock Lock slot for use with security restraint systems Device Ports On the LifeBook notebook ExpressCard slot for one ExpressCard SD Card slot for one SD Card One 15 pin D SUB con...

Page 120: ...ble keyboards Total number of keys 86 Function keys F1 through F12 Feature extension key Fn Two Windows keys one Start key one Application key Key pitch 19 mm Key stroke 2 7 mm Built in Touchpad pointing device with left and right buttons Spill resistant keyboard Built in Palm Rest USB compatible keyboard and or mouse support Power Battery Lithium ion battery rechargeable 4 cell 14 4V 2000 mAh 27 ...

Page 121: ...3 d x 1 65 1 85 h 370 mm x 265 mm x 42mm 46 9 mm Weight Approximately 6 28 lbs 2 85 kg with battery and optical drive Environmental Requirements Temperature Operating 41 to 95 F 5 to 35 C Non operating 5 to 140 F 15 to 60 C Humidity Operating 20 to 85 relative non condensing Non operating 8 to 85 relative non condensing Popular Accessories For ordering or additional information on Fujitsu accessor...

Page 122: ...Power Management software The following list indicates the software included with your system Adobe Acrobat Reader ArcSoft Webcam Companion Norton Internet Security 90 day free trial Roxio Easy Media Creator CyberLink MakeDisc CyberLink PowerDirector CyberLink PowerDVD LifeBook Application Panel Google Desktop Google Tool Bar Google Picasa Fujitsu Driver Update utility Microsoft Works 9 0 with Mic...

Page 123: ... Norton Internet Security Your system includes a free 90 day trial version of Symantec s Norton Internet Security Norton Internet Security is a suite of tools designed to protect your LifeBook notebook from computer viruses hackers spyware and spam It assists in the protection of data currently on your hard disk from destruction or contamination The trial version is activated upon your acceptance ...

Page 124: ...ktop Google Desktop lets you to search the contents of your computer for emails web history and files It also allows you to view news and photos from anywhere on your desktop Google Toolbar Google Toolbar lets you to search the Internet quickly block pop ups and perform a variety of other tasks to make your Internet experience easier and more pleasant Google Picasa Google Picasa lets you to search...

Page 125: ...ss books manage home finances and create a home inventory Microsoft Office Home and Student 2007 is the essential software suite for home computer users that enables you to quickly and easily create great looking documents spreadsheets and presentations and organize your information in one place making it easier for you to get things done Microsoft Office Home and Student 2007 SBE includes Microso...

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: ...I card attached to the main board of the mobile computer The WLAN device operates in license free RF bands eliminating the need to procure an FCC operating license The WLAN operates in the 2 4GHz Industrial Scientific and Medical ISM RF band and the lower middle and upper bands of the 5GHz Unlicensed National Information Infrastructure UNII bands The WLAN device is capable of four operating modes ...

Page 151: ...s Access Point s Connectivity is accomplished using only client devices in a peer to peer fashion That is why Ad Hoc networks are also known as peer to peer networks Ad Hoc networks are an easy and inexpensive method for establishing network connectivity between multiple computers Ad Hoc mode requires that the SSID service set identifier network authentication and encryption key settings are ident...

Page 152: ...evices can communicate with each other or with a wired network Corporate wireless networks operate in infrastructure mode because they require access to the wired LAN in order to access computers devices and services such as file servers printers and databases Access Point Infrastructure Mode Network ADSL modem cable modem or similar Internet Wired LAN Access Point Wireless LAN An optional hub for...

Page 153: ...and Wireless devices that transmit in the 2 4 GHz range may interfere with operation of WLAN devices in IEEE802 11b g n modes Symptoms of interference include reduced throughput intermittent disconnects and many frame errors It is HIGHLY recommended that these interfering devices be powered off to ensure proper operation of the WLAN device Deactivating the WLAN Device Disconnecting the WLAN device...

Page 154: ...om a network Activating the WLAN Device Activation of the WLAN device can be accomplished using the same methods as the deactivation process Using the Wireless On Off Switch In Windows by right clicking the WLAN icon then clicking Connect to a network Deactivation using the Wireless LAN Bluetooth On Off Switch The WLAN device can be deactivated quickly and efficiently by toggling the Wireless LAN ...

Page 155: ...anage 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 I...

Page 156: ...151 Configuration of the WLAN Device Connection to the network After you have configured your computer you can connect to an active network by clicking on the Wireless Network icon in the system tray ...

Page 157: ... and WEP key values must be identical on each machine Access Point Infrastructure connection set the network name SSID and network key to the same values as those of the access point Set the Network Authentication value identically to that of the Access Point Please consult your network administrator for this value if necessary Weak received signal strength and or link quality Ad hoc connection Re...

Page 158: ...r Access Point to a channel that does not overlap with the interfering device Wireless network authentication has failed Re check your Network Authentication Encryption and Security settings Incorrectly configured security settings such as an incorrectly typed WEP key a misconfigured LEAP username or an incorrectly chosen authentication method will cause the LAN device to associate but not authent...

Page 159: ...b g 11 channels 3 non overlapping channels 802 11n draft 2 4 GHz 3 non overlapping channels when Channel Bonding is not used 2 non overlapping channels when Channel Bonding is used 5 GHz 12 non overlapping UNII channels with or without Channel Bonding Typical operating distances 802 11a 40 ft 12 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...

Page 160: ...ges 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 b...

Page 161: ...robust Help user s guide to assist you in learning about operation of the Bluetooth device To access the Help file click Start All Programs and click on Bluetooth then select User s Guide For additional information about Bluetooth Technology visit the Bluetooth Web site at www bluetooth com THE WIRELESS LAN BLUETOOTH ON OFF SWITCH WILL POWER OFF BOTH THE OPTIONAL WIRELESS LAN AND BLUETOOTH DEVICES...

Page 162: ...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 163: ...battery 52 low 54 problems 88 89 recharging 53 replacing 55 shorted 54 Standby mode 54 BIOS guide 42 setup utility 41 Bluetooth Where to Find Information 156 Built in Speakers 83 C camera 12 CapsLock 22 CD ROM 83 84 Click Me 45 Clicking 27 Cold swapping 55 Configuration Label 111 Connecting the Power Adapters 35 Controls and Connectors 11 Conventions Used in the Guide 7 Cursor 26 Cursor Keys 24 Cy...

Page 164: ...y 46 100 119 Fujitsu LifeBook storing 105 traveling 107 Fujitsu Support Center 31 Function Key F10 25 F3 25 F4 25 F6 25 F7 25 F8 25 30 F9 25 30 FN 25 H Hard Disk Drive access indicator 22 problems 84 Headphone Jack 78 Headphone Line Out Jack 16 Hibernation Feature 49 disable enable 49 Hot swapping 55 I Installing 58 Internal LAN 77 K Keyboard 13 23 cursor keys 24 function keys 24 numeric keypad 24...

Page 165: ...NumLk 22 O Optical Drive 14 59 Modular Multi Format DVD Writer 59 tray release 62 Optical Drive Release Button 14 P PC Cards removing 58 Power AC adapter 34 Auto Airline adapter 34 failure 87 management 47 off 50 on 39 problems 89 sources 34 Power Management 47 Power On Self Test 39 93 Power Suspend Resume Button 12 Pre Installed Software Adobe Acrobat Reader 118 Google 119 manuals 118 R Registrat...

Page 166: ...e 13 Troubleshooting 80 U Universal Serial Bus Ports 77 USB 15 17 77 85 problems 85 86 USB 2 0 Ports 17 V Volume control 30 W Warranty 9 web camera 12 Windows keys 24 Application key 24 Start keys 24 Windows Power Management 49 Windows Vista configuring the WLAN 150 Wireless LAN activating 149 Ad Hoc Mode 146 Before Using the Wireless LAN 145 characteristics 145 configuring 150 connection to the n...