Fujitsu LifeBook B, User Manual

Page 1: ... United States and or other countries All other trademarks mentioned herein are the property of their respective owners Copyright 2005 Fujitsu Computer Systems Corporation All rights reserved No part of this publication may be copied reproduced or translated without prior written consent of Fujitsu Computer Systems Corporation No part of this publi cation may be stored or transmitted in any electr...

Page 2: ...modem to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak Use only the power cord and batteries indicated in this manual Do not dispose of batteries in a fire They may explode Check with local codes for possible special disposal instructions To reduce the risk of fire use only No 26 AWG or larger UL Listed or CSA Certified Telecommunication Line Cord SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS For Authorized Repair Tech...

Page 3: ...4 Compact Flash CF Card Access Indicators 14 NumLk Indicator 14 CapsLock Indicator 14 ScrLk Indicator 14 Security Indicator 14 Keyboard Using the Keyboard 15 Numeric Keypad 15 Windows Keys 15 Cursor Keys 15 Function Keys 15 Touchpad Pointing Device Clicking 17 Double Clicking 17 Dragging 18 Touchpad Control Adjustment 18 Touch Screen 18 Volume Control Controlling the Volume 20 LifeBook Security Ap...

Page 4: ...ds Installing Compact Flash Cards 42 Removing Compact Flash Cards 43 Memory Upgrade Module Installing a Memory Module 44 Removing a Memory Module 44 Checking the New Memory Capacity 45 Port Replicator Port Replicator Components 46 Attaching Port Replicator 46 Detaching Port Replicator 46 Device Ports Modem RJ 11 Jack 48 Internal LAN RJ 45 jack 48 Docking Port 48 Universal Serial Bus 2 0 Ports 48 M...

Page 5: ...vice 90 Wireless Network Considerations 91 Deactivating the WLAN Device 91 Activating the WLAN Device 92 Configuration of the WLAN Device Flow of Operations 93 Configuration Using Atheros Client Utility 93 Connection to the network 94 Troubleshooting the WLAN Troubleshooting Table 97 Wireless LAN Glossary Glossary 98 IP address information About IP Addresses 100 Specifications Specifications 101 U...

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Page 7: ...1 1 Preface ...

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Page 9: ... Web site http www computers us fujitsu com support Before you place the call you should have the following information ready so that the customer support representative can provide you with the fastest possible solution Product name Product configuration number Product serial number Purchase date Conditions under which the problem occurred Any error messages that have occurred Type of device conn...

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Page 11: ...5 2 Getting to Know Your LifeBook ...

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Page 13: ...ord Figure 2 2 Phone Modem RJ 11 telephone cable Stylus located in stylus holder Driver and Application Restore CD Restore DVD Getting Started Guide User s Guide this document International Limited Warranty Brochure Certificate of Authenticity Depending upon the configuration of your notebook you will have one of the following battery configurations One main high capacity Lithium ion battery pre i...

Page 14: ...book activity without powering off resume your notebook from standby mode and power on your note book when it has been shut down from the Windows operating system See Power On on page 29 Stereo Speakers The built in dual speakers allow for stereo sound Built in Microphone The built in microphone allows you to input or record mono audio Keyboard A full function keyboard with dedicated Windows keys ...

Page 15: ...allows you to connect headphones or powered external speakers See Head phone Line Out Jack on page 48 DC Power Jack The DC power jack allows you to plug in the AC adapter or the optional Auto Airline adapter to power your notebook and charge the internal Lithium ion Battery PC Card Slot PC Card Eject Button Headphone Line Out Jack Microphone Line In Jack Modem Port DC Power Jack The internal multi...

Page 16: ... Button Allows you to eject a compact flash card Compact Flash Card Slot Allows you to insert a compact flash CF card See Compact Flash Cards on page 42 USB 2 0 Ports The two Universal Serial Bus USB 2 0 ports allow you to connect Universal Serial Bus devices See Universal Serial Bus 2 0 Ports on page 48 Anti theft Lock Slot The anti theft lock slot allows you to attach an optional physical lockin...

Page 17: ...f time or for swapping a discharged battery with a charged Lithium ion battery See Lithium ion Battery on page 37 Battery Pack Latches The battery pack latches are used to secure and release the Lithium ion battery pack See Lithium ion Battery on page 37 Main Unit and Configuration Label The configuration label shows the model number and other information about your LifeBook notebook In addition t...

Page 18: ...u must use the external monitor port on the Port Replicator rather than the port on the system See External Monitor Port on page 49 LAN RJ 45 Jack The optional internal LAN RJ 45 port is used for an internal Fast Ethernet 10 100 1000 Base T Tx Gigabit connection See Internal LAN RJ 45 jack on page 48 Wireless LAN Bluetooth On Off Switch Allows you to turn the optional Wireless LAN or Blue tooth de...

Page 19: ...tor symbol will also remain on if you have either adapter connected AC ADAPTER INDICATOR The AC Adapter indicator states whether your notebook is operating from the AC adapter the Auto Airline adapter or the batteries This icon has two different states that can tell you what power source your note book is using On This means that either of the adapters are currently in use Off Power is only coming...

Page 20: ...DICATORS The Compact Flash Card Access indicator states whether or not your notebook is accessing a Compact Flash Card The indicator will flash if your software tries to access a Compact Flash Card even if there is no card installed See Compact Flash Cards on page 42 NUMLK INDICATOR The NumLk indicator states that the integral keyboard is set in ten key numeric keypad mode CAPSLOCK INDICATOR The C...

Page 21: ...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 tions Figure 2 12 WINDOWS KEYS Your LifeBook notebook has two Windows...

Page 22: ...tire screen Fn F6 Pressing F6 repeatedly while holding Fn will lower the brightness of your display Fn F7 Pressing F7 repeatedly while holding Fn will increase the brightness of the display Fn F8 Pressing F8 repeatedly while holding Fn will decrease the volume of your LifeBook notebook Fn F9 Pressing F9 repeatedly while holding Fn will increase the volume of your LifeBook notebook Fn F10 Pressing ...

Page 23: ...ry depending on the application that is being used Figure 2 13 CLICKING Clicking means pushing and releasing a button To left click move the cursor to the item you wish to select press the left button once and then immedi ately release it Figure 2 14 You can also perform the clicking operation by tapping lightly on the Touchpad once To right click move the mouse cursor to the item you wish to sele...

Page 24: ...raw like a pen or pencil in applications that support this behavior such as drawing or painting programs See the documentation that came with your application for details Figure 2 17 Figure 2 17 Using the Stylus with the Touch Screen Removing the Stylus The stylus is located on the right side of the system towards the front Figure 2 18 To remove the stylus press the end of it into the stylus holde...

Page 25: ...k functions with the stylus 1 Click Start Control Panel Touch Panel 2 Select the Right button simulation tab 3 Check the Enable the right click simulation box 4 Choose which key you prefer to enable the right click function Ctrl Key Shift Key or Alt Key Calibrating the Touch Screen In order to ensure accurate tracking between the stylus and cursor you should run the Touch Screen Calibra tion Utili...

Page 26: ...me of your notebook Volume can be controlled by many volume controls that are set within individual applica tions 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 dis...

Page 27: ...ter your password Enter Button After entering the button strokes push this button to enter the password into the LifeBook notebook PASSWORDS The user and supervisor password may be set on this notebook A supervisor password is typically the same for all LifeBook notebooks in a working group office or company to allow for system management Individual LifeBook notebooks in a group environment should...

Page 28: ...stem will return to its previous locked state standby or off and the Security Indicator will go off To reactivate the notebook after a password failure you must press the Suspend Resume button then enter a correct password PRECAUTIONS Opening and Closing the Cover Closing the cover automatically places the notebook into Standby mode Opening the cover does not automati cally place the notebook into...

Page 29: ...n FJSECS exe first to set the supervisor pass word Follow instructions under Setting Passwords on page 21 If you forget both passwords please contact Fujitsu Computer Systems Service and Support at 1 800 8FUJITSU 1 800 838 5487 Fujitsu Computer Systems Corporation charges a service fee for unlocking a pass word restricted LifeBook notebook When calling please have a valid credit card and provide p...

Page 30: ...t Internet Browser from the Internet browser box 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 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 oft...

Page 31: ...25 3 Getting Started ...

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Page 33: ...Connecting the Optional Auto Airline Adapter 1 Plug the DC output cable into the DC power jack on your notebook 2 Plug the Auto Airline adapter into the cigarette lighter of an automobile with the ignition key in the On or Accessories position 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...

Page 34: ...level Adjusting the brightness using the keyboard changes the setting only temporarily Fn F6 Pressing repeatedly will lower the brightness of your display Fn F7 Pressing repeatedly will increase the brightness of the display CLOSING THE DISPLAY PANEL 1 Holding the edge of your display panel pull it forward until it is flush with the body of your note book 2 Push down until you hear a click This wi...

Page 35: ...t sequence including a Power On Self Test POST When the boot sequence is completed without a failure and without a request for the BIOS Setup Utility the system displays the operating system s opening screen The boot sequence is executed when You turn on the power to your notebook You restart your notebook from the Windows Shut Down dialog box The software initiates a system restart Example When y...

Page 36: ...e you may try to fix them If you are unable to fix the settings contact Fujitsu Service and Support See Fujitsu Contact Information on page 3 If you would simply like to move on and register at a later time you may click the Skip button and you will go directly to the Condition of Use page Registration If your connection is successful you will go to the Registration Confirmation page On this page ...

Page 37: ...during the Welcome process you can double click on the LifeBook Registration icon on your desktop at any time and follow the instructions You may also register on our Web site http www computers us fujitsu com support You will need to be set up with an Internet Service Provider ISP to use this option Make sure you have connected a phone line to your modem before you use E Registration ...

Page 38: ...h visible and flashing your notebook is in Standby mode If the indicator is not visible at all the power is off or your notebook is in Hibernate mode STANDBY MODE Standby mode in Windows saves the contents of your notebook s system memory during periods of inactivity by maintaining power to critical parts This mode will turn off the CPU the display the hard drive and all of the other internal comp...

Page 39: ...on and can be enabled and disabled in Windows and BIOS setup utility APM only See BIOS Setup Utility on page 29 WINDOWS POWER MANAGEMENT The Power Management icon located in the Windows Control Panel allows you to configure some of the power management settings For example you can use the Power Management to set the timeout values for turning off the display and hard disks whether you are running ...

Page 40: ...lows your notebook to complete its opera tions and turn off power in the proper sequence to avoid errors The proper sequence is 1 Click the Start button and then click Turn Off Computer 2 Select the Turn Off option from within the dialog box If you are going to store your notebook for a month or more see the Care and Maintenance section Turning off your LifeBook notebook without exiting Windows or...

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Page 43: ...too low to operate When this happens there will be a multiple beep alarm and the Battery Level indicator will show a dead battery Your LifeBook will then go into Standby mode to try and protect your data for as long as possible There is no guarantee that your data will not be lost once the notebook reaches this point Do not leave a faulty battery in your notebook It may damage your AC adapter opti...

Page 44: ...is damaged and must be replaced so it does not damage any other parts of your notebook REPLACING THE BATTERY Your LifeBook B Series notebook comes with one battery pack but it s a good idea to purchase a second one By keeping a spare battery fully charged you can immedi ately swap with one that is not charged The battery can only be replaced by cold swapping doing otherwise could result in loss of...

Page 45: ...g upwards and the shutter side is pointing towards the drive Figure 4 3 2 Push the disk into the drive until the Eject button pops out and you hear a click EJECTING A DISK To eject a disk from the disk drive follow these steps 1 Check that the Floppy Disk Drive Access indicator is inactive 2 Press the Eject button This will push your disk partially out of the drive 3 Remove the disk PREPARING A DI...

Page 46: ...e B o o k B S e r i e s S e c t i o n F o u r Figure 4 5 Floppy Disk Write Protect Formatting a floppy disk that already contains data will erase all of the information on the disk Write Protected Write Enabled ...

Page 47: ...ing them 2 Push the Eject button until it pops out and then push it in to eject the card This will allow you to remove the card SMART CARD READER An embedded Smart Card Reader is provided on your LifeBook notebook Smart Cards are the same size and shape as credit cards but they contain an integrated microprocessor chip The chip can hold a variety of information and provides the user with many poss...

Page 48: ...stalled in the slot Whenever you don t have a Compact Flash Card installed be sure to replace the plug to prevent system contamination To remove the plug press the Compact Flash Card eject button Figure 4 8 Figure 4 8 Removing Compact Flash Slot plug 3 When the Compact Flash Slot plug is ejected remove it from the slot 4 Insert your Compact Flash Card into the slot with the product label facing up...

Page 49: ...Push the eject button in until it is flush with the notebook This will push the Compact Flash Card slightly out of the slot allowing you to remove the card Figure 4 9 Removing a Compact Flash Card Windows has a shutdown procedure for Compact Flash Cards that must be fol lowed before removing a card Please review your operating system manual for the correct procedure If the dialog box states that t...

Page 50: ...he retaining clip You will hear a click when it is prop erly in place Figure 4 11 8 Replace the memory compartment cover Figure 4 11 Installing a Memory Module REMOVING A MEMORY MODULE 1 Turn off power to your notebook and remove any attached power adapter AC or auto airline 2 Make sure you are properly grounded 3 Make sure that all connector covers are closed 4 Turn the notebook bottom side up wi...

Page 51: ...ry capacity by looking at the main menu of the BIOS setup 1 Turn on the power to your notebook 2 Right click on My Computer 3 Under the General tab the amount of memory is displayed towards the bottom right of the window 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 ...

Page 52: ...onnect an external VGA or SVGA monitor Note that if a Port Replicator is attached you must use the external monitor port on the Port Replicator not the one on your system LAN RJ 45 Jack The LAN jack allows you to connect a LAN to the Port Replicator Note that when the system is attached to the Port Replicator the LAN Jack on the Port Replicator should be used not the one on the system Optional dev...

Page 53: ... n s t a l l a b l e F e a t u r e s Figure 4 15 Unlatching the Port Replicator 2 Pull the notebook away from the Port Replicator to detach it from your notebook Figure 4 16 Figure 4 16 Removing the Port Replicator ...

Page 54: ...seated MICROPHONE LINE IN JACK The microphone line in jack allows you to connect an external stereo microphone Your microphone must be equipped with a 1 8 3 5 mm mono mini plug in order to fit into the microphone jack of your notebook In order to connect a microphone follow these easy steps See LifeBook notebook left side panel on page 9 1 Align the connector with the port opening 2 Push the conne...

Page 55: ...t opening 3 Push the connector into the port until it is seated 4 Tighten the two hold down screws located on each end of the connector When a Port Replicator is attached and an external monitor is plugged in pressing the Fn F10 keys allows you to change your selection of where to send your display video Each time you press the key combination you will step to the next choice starting with the bui...

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Page 57: ...51 5 Troubleshooting ...

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Page 59: ...led troubleshooting information 8 If you have tried the solutions suggested in the Trou bleshooting Table without success contact your support representative Toll free 1 800 8Fujitsu Fax 408 764 2724 E mail 8fujitsu us fujitsu com Web site http www computers us fujitsu com support Before you place the call you should have the following information ready so that the customer support repre sentative...

Page 60: ...ur application and operating system documentation for help Sound could have been muted with function keys Press F3 while holding the Fn key to toggle the sound on and off Port Replicator Problems LifeBook notebook does not turn on when installed in optional Port Replicator Port Replicator AC adapter is not plugged in Provide power to the Port Replicator Notebook is not properly seated in the Port ...

Page 61: ...tivate the proper driver You have connected an external keyboard or a mouse and it seems to be locking up the system Your operating system soft ware is not set up with the correct software driver for that device Check your device and operating system documentation and activate the proper driver Your system has crashed Try to restart your notebook If that fails turn off power wait at least 10 secon...

Page 62: ...ation and activate the correct driver Power Failures You turn on your LifeBook notebook and nothing seems to happen The installed battery is completely discharged or there is no power adapter AC or Auto Airline installed Check the Status Indicator Panel to determine the presence and condition of the battery See Status Indicator Panel on page 13 Install a charged battery or a power adapter The prim...

Page 63: ... Replace the battery with a charged one or install a power adapter No battery is installed Install a charged battery The battery is improperly installed Verify that the battery is properly connected by re installing them Your installed battery is faulty Verify the condition of the battery using the Status Indicator panel and replace or remove any battery that is shorted See Status Indicator Panel ...

Page 64: ...s to determine the meaning of the problem Not all messages are errors some are simply status indica tors See Power On Self Test Messages on page 61 Your system display won t turn on when the system is turned on or when the system has resumed The system may be password protected Check the status indicator panel to verify that the Security icon is blinking If it is blinking enter your password Your ...

Page 65: ...er management time outs may be set for very short intervals and you failed to notice the display come on and go off again Press any button on the keyboard or move the mouse to restore operation If that fails push the Suspend Resume button The display may be shut off by Standby Mode Auto Suspend or Video Timeout The display does not close A foreign object such as a paper clip is stuck between the d...

Page 66: ... soft ware is not setup with the correct software driver for that device Check your device and operating system documentation and activate the proper driver You have connected an external monitor and it does not come on Your external monitor is not compatible with your notebook See your monitor documentation and the External Monitor Support portions of the Specifications section See Specifications...

Page 67: ...type settings and correct them if necessary If the settings are OK and the message appears when you restart the system there may be a serious fault which might cause you to lose data if you continue Contact your support representative Incorrect Drive A type run SETUP Type of floppy drive A not correctly identified in Setup This means that the floppy disk drive type identified in your setup utility...

Page 68: ...e to use setup utility default values or reconfigure your setup utility every time you turn off your notebook This battery has an expected life of 2 to 3 years System BIOS shadowed System BIOS copied to shadow RAM System CMOS checksum bad run SETUP BIOS CMOS RAM has been corrupted or modified incorrectly perhaps by an application program that changes data stored in BIOS memory Run Setup and reconf...

Page 69: ...up priority rather than booting up from the hard drive or an external floppy disk drive perform the following steps 1 Start your system and press the F2 key when the Fujitsu logo appears You will enter the BIOS Setup Utility 2 Using the arrow keys go to the Boot menu 3 Arrow down to the Boot Device Priority submenu Press Enter 4 If Optical Media Drive or CD ROM Drive is not at the top of the list ...

Page 70: ...he FDU icon should appear in the system tray at the bottom right of your screen roll the cursor over the icons to find the correct one If the FDU icon does not appear in the system tray it can be started by going to Start All Programs and clicking on Fujitsu Driver Update this will create the icon automatically To invoke the FDU menu you can either right click on the FDU icon or hold the pen on th...

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Page 73: ...ch the screen with any sharp objects Cleaning your LifeBook notebook Always disconnect the power plug Pull the plug not the cord Clean your notebook with a damp lint free cloth Do not use abrasives or solvents Use a soft cloth to remove dust from the screen Never use glass cleaners Storing your LifeBook notebook If storing your notebook for a month or longer turn the notebook off fully charge the ...

Page 74: ...l comfortable Set the power management for maximum battery life Put your notebook in Standby mode when it is turned on and you are not actually using it Limit your CD ROM access Disable the Windows CD auto insert function Always use fully charged batteries Eject PCMCIA cards when not in use FLOPPY DISKS AND DRIVES Caring for your Floppy Disks Avoid using the floppy disks in damp and dusty location...

Page 75: ...extreme temperatures Avoid using or storing the drive where it is damp or dusty Use of a commercially available lens cleaner kit is recommended to maintain the drive lens Avoid using or storing the drive near magnets or devices that generate strong magnetic fields Avoid using or storing the drive where it will be subjected to shock or vibration Do not disassemble or dismantle the CD ROM drive PC C...

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Page 77: ...71 7 Specifications ...

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Page 79: ... Intel 915GM chipset Video Color and Resolution 12 1 XGA TFT Internal 1024 x 768 pixel resolution 16M colors External 1600 x 1200 pixel resolution 16M colors Simultaneous Video 1024 x 768 16M colors XGA SVGA and VGA compatible Video RAM Up to 128 MB of shared memory using Unified Memory Architecture UMA Dynamically responds to applica tion requirements and allocates the proper amount of memory for...

Page 80: ...Reader requires an optional Smart Card holder and a third party application On the Optional Port Replicator One 15 pin D SUB connector for VGA external monitor see Video specifications One DC In jack Two USB 2 0 jacks One RJ 45 port for LAN connectivity KEYBOARD Built in keyboard with all functions of 101 key PS 2 compatible keyboards Total number of keys 82 Function keys F1 through F12 Feature ex...

Page 81: ...ncluded are available online through the help system of the software We recommend that you review these manuals for general information on the use of these applications Microsoft Windows Depending upon the configuration of your notebook Microsoft Windows XP Home or Microsoft Windows XP Professional is installed as your operating system Fujitsu HotKey Utility Utility for displaying the brightness a...

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Page 83: ...77 8 Glossary ...

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Page 85: ...lectrical circuit which passes data between the CPU and the sub assemblies inside your LifeBook notebook Byte 8 bits of parallel binary information Cache Memory A block of memory built into the micro processor which is much faster to access than your system RAM and used in specially structured ways to make your overall data handling time faster CardBus A faster 32 bit version of the PC Card interf...

Page 86: ...signed to the computer If you do not know the IP address but if you know the computer name you can still communicate to that computer DOS Disk Operating System MS DOS is a Microsoft Disk Operating System Driver A computer program which converts application and operating system commands to external devices into the exact form required by a specific brand and model of device in order to produce the ...

Page 87: ...the orientation of crystals in a crystalline liquid Lithium ion Battery A type of rechargeable battery which has a high power time life for its size and is not subject to the memory effect as Nickel Cadmium batteries LPT Port Line Printer Port A way of referring to parallel interface ports because historically line printers were the first and latter the most common device connected to parallel por...

Page 88: ... whenever power is applied to your notebook Status and error messages may be displayed before the operating system is loaded If the self test detects failures that are so serious that operation can not continue the operating system will not be loaded PPPoE Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet A protocol for Ethernet using a Point to Point Protocol PPP which is used for connection on the phone lin...

Page 89: ...CP IP Transmission Control Protocol Internet Protocol A standard Internet protocol that is most widely used TFT Thin Film Transistor A technology for flat display panels which uses a thin film matrix of transistors to control each pixel of the display screen individually UL Underwriters Laboratories An independent organiza tion that tests and certifies the electrical safety of devices USB Universa...

Page 90: ...sponse 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 tele phone company If this equipment causes harm to the telephone network the telephone company will notify you in advance that temporary discontinuance of service may be required But...

Page 91: ...est confirmée par le numéro d enregistrement Le sigle IC placé devant le numéro d enregistrement signifie que l enregistrement s est effectué conformément à une déclaration de conformité et indique que les spécifications techniques d Industrie Canada ont été respectées Il n implique pas qu Industrie Canada a approuvé le matériel Avant de connecter cet équipement à une ligne télépho nique l utilisa...

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Page 93: ...87 Appendix A Integrated Wireless LAN User s Guide Optional Device ...

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Page 95: ... undesired operation of this device FCC Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reason able protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy If not installed...

Page 96: ...Multiplexing OFDM when operating in IEEE802 11a or IEEE802 11g mode The WLAN device is Wi Fi certified and operates at the maximum data transfer rate of 54 Mbps in IEEE802 11a or IEEE802 11g mode and 11 Mbps in IEEE802 11b mode The maximum communication range indoors is approximately 80 feet 25 meters However that range will increase or decrease depending on factors such as number of walls reflect...

Page 97: ...802 11a radio which operates in the 5 GHz RF band Wireless devices that transmit in the 2 4GHz fre quency range may interfere with the operation of WLAN devices in IEEE802 11b g modes Symptoms of interference include reduced throughput intermittent disconnects and large amounts of frame errors It is HIGHLY recommended that these interfering devices be powered off to ensure the proper operation of ...

Page 98: ...y software 1 Click Start Program Files Atheros Atheros Client Utility 2 Choose Action and click Disable Radio 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 using the Atheros software ...

Page 99: ...he Profile Management tab 4 If this is your first time using this utility highlight the profile Default and Click the Modify button otherwise Click the New button The Profile Management dialog displays 5 From the General tab enter a profile name in the Profile Name field 6 Enter the network SSID in the SSID1 field If you wish to create a profile that can connect to up to 3 different wireless netwo...

Page 100: ...atically and Obtain DNS server address automatically If your network uses static IP addresses consult with your network adminis trator for the correct IP address settings 8 Click the OK button Processing will return to the Wireless Network Connection Properties window 9 Click the OK button 10 Close the Network Connection window Following this operation confirm the names of the computer and the wor...

Page 101: ...indow will be displayed 5 If File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Net works is displayed proceed to step 6 If File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks is not dis played skip to step 7 6 Make sure that the File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks check box is checked and then click the OK button Skip to Setting file sharing function 7 Click Install The Select Network Component Type ...

Page 102: ...dio 1 Right click the Atheros icon in the lower right cor ner of the screen 2 Click Open Atheros Client Utility The Atheros Client Utility window opens 3 Contained within the Current Status and Profile Management tabs you will find the current operat ing status of the radio When the radio is turned off or the computer is not yet connected some of the conditions will not be displayed Among the info...

Page 103: ...better sight To check the wave condition refer to the following page Confirming the status of the radio on page 96 The WLAN device has been deactivated or disabled Check if the wireless switch is turned ON Also verify Disable Radio is not checked in Network setting window The computer to be connected is turned off Check if the computer to be connected is turned ON RF interference from Access Point...

Page 104: ... MAC address also called an Ethernet address or IEEE MAC address is the 48 bit address typically written as twelve hexadecimal digits 0 through 9 and A through F or as six hexadecimal numbers separated by periods or colons e g 0080002012ef 0 80 0 2 20 ef which uniquely identifies a computer that has an Ethernet interface MTU Maximum Transmission Unit The maximum size of data which can be transmitt...

Page 105: ...es one WLAN from another so all access points and all devices attempting to connect to a specific WLAN must use the same SSID A device will not be permitted to join the BSS unless it can provide the unique SSID Because the SSID is broadcast in plain text it does not supply any security to the network Subnet mask TCP IP network is controlled by being divided into multiple smaller networks subnets I...

Page 106: ...d in the network An IP address is expressed with four values in the range between 1 and 255 Set the each computer as follows The value in paren theses is a subnet mask Example Computer A 192 168 100 2 255 255 255 0 Computer B 192 168 100 3 255 255 255 0 Computer C 192 168 100 4 255 255 255 0 Computer X 192 168 100 254 255 255 255 0 IP addressing is much more complicated than can be briefly explain...

Page 107: ...ros Super AG 802 11a b g WLAN device conforms to IEEE 802 11a and 802 11b g Wi Fi based Transfer rate Automatic switching IEEE 802 11a g 54 Mbps maximum data rate 108 Mbps maximum data rate with compatible access points IEEE 802 11b 11 Mbps maximum data rate Active frequency 802 11b g 2400 2473 MHz 802 11a 5050 5850 MHz Number of channels 802 11a 8 independent channels 802 11b g 11 channels 3 non ...

Page 108: ...ransmitters in this device must not be co located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter Canadian Notice To prevent radio interference to the licensed service this device is intended to be operated indoors and away from windows to provide maximum shielding Equipment or its transmit antenna that is installed outdoors is subject to licensing Warranty Users are not authorize...

Page 109: ...103 Appendix B Security Device User s Guide Fingerprint Sensor is optional TPM is standard feature ...

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Page 111: ...User Enrollment on page 106 You can determine whether OmniPass has already been installed by checking to see if the following are present The presence of the gold key shaped OmniPass icon in the system tray at the bottom right of the screen The presence of the Softex program group in the Programs group of the Start menu System Requirements The OmniPass application requires space on your hard drive...

Page 112: ...mniPass user with username John_01 and password freq14 He then goes to his webmail site to log onto his account He inputs his webmail credentials as usual username John_02 and password tablet 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 Joh...

Page 113: ...tice button click it to practice capturing your fingerprint When you are comfortable with how your fingerprint is captured proceed to enroll a finger 3 Once OmniPass has successfully acquired the finger print the Verify Fingerprint screen will automati cally appear To verify your enrolled fingerprint place your fingertip on the sensor and hold it there as if you were having a fingerprint captured ...

Page 114: ...ored in the OmniPass secure database The OmniPass authentication settings Settings for this Pass word Site can always be changed in Vault 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 usin...

Page 115: ...n to the default identity for that OmniPass user You can choose the identity with which you are logging in if you login using master password Choosing User Identity during Login To choose your identity during login type your user name in the User Name field Press Tab and see that the Domain field self populates Click the Password field to bring the cursor to it and you will see the pull down menu ...

Page 116: ...Pass user profile I go to my new system and using the Control Panel I create a user with the username Tom and the password Sun shine 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 pro vided that a user with that name is not already enrolled in OmniPass If you attempt to import a us...

Page 117: ...g the same username and password Cannot add Windows users to OmniPass If you experience difficulties adding a Windows user to OmniPass you may need to adjust your local secu rity settings You can do this by going to Start Settings Control Panel Administrative Tools and Local Security Settings Expand Local Policies expand Security Options and double click Network Access Sharing and Security Model f...

Page 118: ...ation does not start automatically go to the setup exe file on the disc and double click on it 3 Follow the instructions that appear on your screen to load the drivers and applications for TPM 4 After loading the software you will be prompted to reboot your system Remove the CD from the drive then reboot 5 After rebooting the Security Platform Installation Wizard will open and lead you through the...

Page 119: ...ck Indicator 14 CD ROM Care 69 Clicking 17 Compact Flash Card 10 42 Configuration Label 11 Conventions used 3 Cursor 17 Cursor Keys 15 D DC Power Jack 9 27 Device Ports 74 Dimensions and Weight 74 DIMM 80 Display Panel 8 adjusting brightness 28 brightness 28 closing 28 latch 8 opening 28 power management 28 problems 58 59 Display Timeout 33 Docking 11 Docking Port 11 48 Double Clicking 17 Dragging...

Page 120: ...ctivating 24 launching applications 23 operating 22 passwords 21 uninstalling 22 LifeBook Security Application Panel 8 74 M Mass Storage Device Options 73 Memory 44 73 capacity 45 compartment 11 problems 55 removing 44 upgrade module 44 Microphone Line In Jack 9 48 Microsoft Internet Explorer 75 Modem RJ 11 9 48 problems 55 Modem Result Codes 62 Mouse problems 55 See Quick Point N Numeric Keypad 1...

Page 121: ...Lock 74 Touch Screen 18 calibrating 19 clicking 18 double clicking 19 dragging 19 Touchpad 8 17 buttons 17 controls 18 Troubleshooting 53 battery 57 built in speakers 54 floppy disk drive 54 hard drive 54 55 memory 55 mouse keyboard 55 PC Card 56 port replicator 54 power 56 video 58 59 Trusted Platform Module enabling the security chip in BIOS 112 getting help 112 installation 112 U USB 48 56 port...

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