Fujitsu Lifebook E2010, User Manual

Page 1: ...the LifeBook notebook incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U S patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights users Use of this copyright protection technology must be autho rized by Macrovision Corporation and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless autho rized by Macrov...

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Page 3: ...dicator 15 PC Card Access Indicators 15 NumLk Indicator 15 CapsLock Indicator 16 ScrLk Indicator 16 Security Indicator 16 Keyboard Using the Keyboard 17 Numeric Keypad 17 Windows Keys 17 Cursor Keys 17 Function Keys 18 TouchPad Pointing Device Clicking 19 Double Clicking 19 Dragging 20 TouchPad Control Adjustment 20 Flexible Bay Devices Removing and Installing Modular Devices 21 LifeBook Security ...

Page 4: ...he Media Player Software 43 Using DolbyTM Headphone 44 Using the Media Player on Battery Power 44 Auto Insert Notification Function 45 Hard Disk Drive Formatting the Hard Disk Drive 46 PC Cards Installing PC Cards 47 Removing PC Cards 47 SmartCard Reader 48 Memory Upgrade Module Installing a Memory Upgrade Module 49 Removing a Memory Upgrade Module 49 Checking the Computer Recognition of New Memor...

Page 5: ...Features 77 Device Ports 78 Power 78 Dimensions 78 Environmental Requirements 78 Popular Accessories 79 Pre Installed Software 80 CD Based Software 80 Application Descriptions 81 8 GLOSSARY Glossary Glossary 85 Appendix INTEGRATED WIRELESS LAN USER S GUIDE FCC Regulatory Information 97 Before Using This Device 98 Connecting Windows 2000 Systems 99 Network Connection Windows 2000 100 Connecting Win...

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

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Page 9: ...w fujitsupc com Before you place the call you should have the following information ready so that the customer support representative can provide you with the fastest possible solution Product name Product configuration number Product serial number Purchase date Conditions under which the problem occurred Any error messages that have occurred Hardware configuration Type of device connected if any ...

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

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Page 13: ...igured model you should have LifeBook E Series notebook computer Figure 2 1 Lithium ion battery pre installed AC adapter with AC power cord Figure 2 2 Weight Saver Modular optical drive Phone Modem RJ 11 telephone cable Drivers and Applications Restore CD Getting Started Guide User s Guide this guide International Limited Warranty Brochure Microsoft associated materials Premium Care registration c...

Page 14: ...Suspend Resume button This allows you to suspend notebook activity without powering off resume your notebook from suspend mode and power on your LifeBook notebook when it has been shut down See Power On on page 31 for more information and See Power and Suspend Resume Button on page 34 for more information Stereo Speakers The built in dual speakers allow for stereo sound Closed Cover Switch The clo...

Page 15: ...ion launch capability See LifeBook Security Application Panel on page 23 for more information Microphone Jack The microphone jack allows you to connect an external mono microphone See Microphone Jack on page 52 for more information Headphone Jack The headphone jack allows you to connect headphones or powered external speakers See Headphone Jack on page 52 for more information ...

Page 16: ...witch This feature is operational only on models with an optional wireless LAN device The Wireless LAN Antenna On Off Switch turns the wireless LAN antenna on and off Modem Port PC Card Slots PC Card Eject Buttons Anti theft Lock Slot Fan Vents Wireless LAN Antenna On Off Switch P O I N T The internal modem is designed to the ITU T V 90 standard Its maximum speed of 53000bps is the highest allowed...

Page 17: ...de components Flexible Bay The Flexible Bay can accommodate one of the following devices See Flexible Bay Devices on page 21 for more information Modular DVD RW drive Modular DVD CD RW combo drive Modular DVD drive Modular CD ROM drive Modular Lithium ion bay battery Flexible Bay Release Latch The Flexible Bay release latch releases the Flexible Bay device Flexible Bay Release Latch Flexible Bay ...

Page 18: ...ort The fast IrDA compatible port allows you to communi cate with another IrDA compatible infrared device without a cable LAN Port The LAN port is designed to accept a Local Area Network LAN RJ 45 jack See Communications Ports on page 51 for more information S Video Out Port The S Video out port is used to transmit a higher resolution video signal to a compatible TV or VCR See S Video Out Port on ...

Page 19: ...ithium ion battery It can be opened for the removal of the battery when stored over a long period of time or for swapping a discharged battery with a charged Lithium ion battery See Lithium ion Battery on page 39 for more informa tion Docking Port The docking port allows you to connect an optional port replicator or docking station See Docking Port on page 52 for more information Memory Upgrade Co...

Page 20: ...ou have either adapter connected and are shut down from Windows but have not turned off the power switch AC ADAPTER INDICATOR The AC Adapter indicator states whether your LifeBook 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 LifeBook notebook is using On This means that either of the ...

Page 21: ... notebook is accessing a PC Card s The indicator will flash if your software tries to access a PC Card even if there is no card installed The number inside the indicator refers to which PC Card slot is being accessed See PC Cards on page 47 for more information NUMLK INDICATOR The NumLk indicator states that the internal keyboard is set in ten key numeric keypad mode See Using the Keyboard on page...

Page 22: ...age 17 for more information SCRLK INDICATOR The ScrLk indicator states that your scroll lock is active See Using the Keyboard on page 17 for more information SECURITY INDICATOR The Security Indicator flashes if a password was set when the system resumes from Off or Suspend modes You must enter the password that was set in the Security Panel before your system will resume operation ...

Page 23: ...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 tio...

Page 24: ...play When it is enabled displays with less than 1024 x 768 or 800 x 600 pixel resolution will still cover the entire 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 F...

Page 25: ...hen immedi ately release it To right click move the mouse cursor to the item you wish to select press the right button once and then immediately release it You also have the option to perform the clicking operation by tapping lightly on the TouchPad once Figure 2 12 Figure 2 12 Clicking DOUBLE CLICKING Double clicking means pushing and releasing the left button twice in rapid succession This proce...

Page 26: ...hPad First tap the TouchPad twice over the item you wish to move making sure to leave your finger on the pad after the final tap Next move the object to its new location by moving your finger across the TouchPad and then release your finger Figure 2 14 Figure 2 14 Dragging TOUCHPAD CONTROL ADJUSTMENT The Windows Control Panel allows you to customize your TouchPad with selections made from within t...

Page 27: ...ected Weight Saver This is used to fill the bay when no device is needed REMOVING AND INSTALLING MODULAR DEVICES There are two ways to remove and install modular devices in the Flexible Bay Cold swapping Swapping devices while your LifeBook notebook is powered off Reference the following section Hot swapping Swapping devices while your system is active using BayManager software Reference the secti...

Page 28: ...em The drive letters associated with the device will be created and listed under My Computer and Windows Explorer Hot swapping Under Windows 2000 and XP hot swapping is provided through the Unplug or Eject Hardware utility The icon for the utility appears on the taskbar Refer to your Windows manual on using this feature C A U T I O N Be careful when aligning and seating devices in the bay If the f...

Page 29: ...ok Figure 2 19 PASSWORDS The user and supervisor password may be set on this LifeBook notebook A supervisor password is typically the same for all notebooks in a working group office or company to allow for system management Individual notebooks in a group environment should not use a common password A password consists of one to five button strokes plus the enter button A valid stroke consists of...

Page 30: ...return to its previous locked state suspend or off and the Security Indicator will go off To reactivate the LifeBook 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 may place the notebook into suspend mode Opening the cover does not automatically place the notebook into normal opera...

Page 31: ...th the touch of a button when your system is on Pressing any of the buttons will launch a user defined application Your LifeBook notebook is pre installed with software utilities that let you operate and configure your LifeBook Security Application Panel These utilities are found under the Start menu under Programs then under LifeBook Application Panel They include Application Panel Setup Guide Ac...

Page 32: ...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 often as you like Deactivating and Activating the LifeBook Application Panel To deact...

Page 33: ...27 3 Getting Started ...

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Page 35: ... electrical outlet Figure 3 1 Connecting the Optional Auto Airline Adapter 1 Plug the DC output cable into the DC power jack on your LifeBook 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 ...

Page 36: ...e Power Management Utility changes the setting permanently 1 Double click the Battery Icon in the lower right corner of your display it looks like a small battery with a leaf extending from the top This will open the BatteryAid Properties dialog box 2 Click on the Fujitsu BatteryAid 2 2 tab and adjust your LCD Backlighting to the desired level 3 Click OK or Apply to permanently change the settings...

Page 37: ...tsu logo until your operating system is loaded During booting your note book is performing a standard boot sequence including a Power On Self Test POST When the boot sequence is completed without a failure and without a request for the BIOS Setup Utility the system displays the operating system s opening screen The boot sequence is executed when You turn on the power to your LifeBook notebook You ...

Page 38: ... modem settings enter your current location information where you will be using your LifeBook notebook If you are not connected to a phone line and plan to register at a later time you may click the Skip button and you will go directly to the condition of use page Once you have set up your notebook to dial out Windows will make a free telephone call which will test these settings If the call is un...

Page 39: ...ook which if your notebook is ever lost may help in getting it returned to you You also receive technical support access and useful product mailings Proof of purchase is not required if you register within 30 days of your purchase How do I register With Windows it is a part of the Windows Welcome process If you do not register during the Welcome process you can double click on the LifeBook Registr...

Page 40: ...xcept those necessary to maintain system memory and allow for restarting Your LifeBook notebook can be put in Suspend mode by Pressing the Power Suspend Resume button when your system is turned on Selecting Standby from the Windows Shut Down menu Timing out from lack of activity Allowing the battery to reach the Dead Battery Warning condition Your LifeBook notebook s system memory typically stores...

Page 41: ...n the Windows Shut Down dialog box 3 Click OK to restart your LifeBook notebook Your notebook will shut down and then reboot POWER OFF Before turning off the power by choosing Shut Down from the Windows 2000 Professional Start menu check that the Hard Drive DVD CD ROM CD RW PC Card and the Floppy Disk Drive Access indicators are all Off See Figure 2 8 on page 14 If you turn off the power while acc...

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Page 45: ... Low Battery State When the battery is running low a low battery notifica tion message will appear If you do not respond to the low battery message the batteries will continue to discharge until they are too low to operate When this happens your LifeBook notebook will go into Suspend mode There is no guarantee that your data will not be lost once the notebook reaches this point C A U T I O N Do no...

Page 46: ...orted Batteries The Status Indicator panel uses a symbol inside the battery outline of the Battery Level indicator to display the operating level available in that battery See Figure 2 9 on page 15 If this display shows a Shorted Battery it means that the battery is damaged and must be replaced so it does not damage any other parts of your LifeBook notebook REPLACING THE BATTERY With the purchase ...

Page 47: ...initial izing a disk You will need to format new disks unless they are preformatted Please refer to your operating system manual for step by step instructions on formatting a disk To prevent accidental erasure of the data stored on a disk slide the write protect tab until a small hole is exposed This sets the disk into a protected state where nothing can be added or removed If you want to add or r...

Page 48: ...pen the holder tray The tray will come out of the notebook a short distance 2 Gently pull the tray out until a media disc can easily be placed in the tray 3 Place the media into the tray label side up with the hole in the center of the disc Snap the disc onto the raised circle in the center of the tray 4 Gently push the holder tray back in until you hear a click Figure 4 5 DVD CD Holder Tray DVD C...

Page 49: ...e DVD CD RW tray you will be prompted to select what you want the system to do when discs are inserted e g start automatically or wait for a prompt Until you make a selection you will receive the same prompt whenever you insert a disc 3 Click OK to close the About DVD Player Performance dialog box and the movie will begin Opening the DVD CD RW Drive Control Panel With most DVD ROMs you have the op...

Page 50: ...spend mode by depressing the Suspend button Plug in a power adapter and replace the discharged battery with an additional fully charged battery If you do not have an additional battery you may use the AC power adapter as your power source to continue watching the movie while recharging the installed battery 5 Resume your notebook by pressing the Suspend button again This step is not required if yo...

Page 51: ...automatically start a DVD CD as soon as it is inserted in the media player drive and the tray is closed Your notebook will begin playing an audio DVD CD or will start an application if the DVD CD includes an auto run file To prevent a CD from playing automatically as soon as it is inserted refer to the related help file for your specific operating system ...

Page 52: ...at your hard disk drive please note Any data that currently resides on your hard disk drive must be backed up to floppy disks or other data storage media or it will be permanently lost These back up disks can then be used to reinstall and restore your data See your operating system manual for more information on backing up your data files All application software that is installed on the hard disk...

Page 53: ... in the opening REMOVING PC CARDS To remove a PC Card perform the following steps 1 See your PC Card manual for specific instructions on removing your card Some PC Cards may require your notebook to be Off while removing them 2 Unlock the PC Card from the slot by first pressing the eject button associated with the slot the card is in When pressed the button will pop up Eject Button PC Card Slots P...

Page 54: ...hip The chip can hold a variety of different information and provides the user with many possible options such as allowing them to make secure purchases pay for phone calls store security informa tion and provide personal identification and informa tion C A U T I O N If the PC Card has an external connector and cable do not pull the cable when removing the card P O I N T In order to use the embedd...

Page 55: ...d the rear of the LifeBook notebook 8 Insert the memory upgrade module at a 45 angle Press the connector edge of the module firmly down and into the connector until it lodges under the retaining clip You will hear a click when it is prop erly in place Figure 4 9 Figure 4 9 Installing a Memory Upgrade Module 9 Replace the cover by hooking the tabs under the rear edge of the compartment opening and ...

Page 56: ...er On Self Test POST are displayed at the bottom of the main menu screen The chart below shows you the possible displays that can be shown on the main menu screen In the chart Slot 2 is the original DR266 memory slot while Slot 1 is the upgrade slot See Figure 4 8 on page 49 for location P O I N T After installing your added memory module you must complete the Resetting the Save to Disk Parameters...

Page 57: ...AL PORT The serial port or COMM port allows you to connect serial devices such as printers or scanners In order to connect a serial interface device follow these steps See Figure 2 6 on page 12 for location 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 UNIVERSAL SERIAL BUS US...

Page 58: ...e connector into the port until it is seated DOCKING PORT The docking port is used for the connection of your notebook to an optional port replicator or docking station In order to connect your notebook to one of these devices follow the instructions that came with your port replicator or docking station See Figure 2 6 on page 12 for location EXTERNAL MONITOR PORT The external monitor port allows ...

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Page 61: ...nds before you turn it on 6 Go through the boot sequence 7 If the problem has not been resolved refer to the Troubleshooting Table that follows for more detailed troubleshooting information 8 If you have tried the solutions suggested in the Trou bleshooting Table without success contact your support representative Toll free 1 800 8Fujitsu 1 800 838 5487 Fax 1 901 259 5700 E mail 8fujitsu fujitsupc...

Page 62: ...ng in headphones disables the built in speakers remove the headphones BIOS audio settings are incorrect Set the BIOS setup utility to the default values within the Multimedia Device Configuration menu See BIOS Setup Utility on page 31 for more information Software driver is not config ured correctly Refer to your application and operating system documentation for help DVD CD ROM Drive Problems Not...

Page 63: ...ed or undocked at the time Since ClickMe is only run once the docking profile for the other configuration docked or undocked remains as XGA and must be changed manually Boot the system in the configuration in which the screen resolution is incorrect docked or undocked Right click on the desktop and select Properties then click on the Settings tab Under Screen Resolution drag the scroll bar to the ...

Page 64: ... mouse and it does not seem to work Your external device is not properly installed Reinstall your device See Device Ports on page 51 for more information Your operating system software is not set up with the correct driver for that device Check your device and operating system docu mentation and activate the proper driver Your mouse or keyboard is connected to the wrong PS 2 port on the LAN Dock P...

Page 65: ...ications Parallel port is set to output only Check parallel port setting in the BIOS and set to bi directional or ECP PC Card Problems A card inserted in the PC Card slot does not work or is locking up the system The card is not properly installed Remove and reinstall the card See PC Cards on page 47 for more information The card may have been installed while an application was running so your not...

Page 66: ... parameters are set for auto timeouts which are too short for your operating needs Press any button or key on the keyboard or move the mouse If that fails push the Power Suspend Resume button Check your power management settings or close your applications and go to the Power Savings menu of the setup utility to adjust the timeout values to better suit your operation needs You are operating on batt...

Page 67: ...or button pushes There may be a conflict with the application software 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 settings of the setup utility are not compatible with your configuration Set the operating source by pressing the ESC key while the Fujitsu logo is on screen or use the...

Page 68: ... Power and Suspend Resume button The display may be shut off by Standy mode Auto Suspend or Video Timeout The LifeBook notebook turned on with a series of beeps and your built in display is blank Power On Self Test POST has detected a failure which does not allow the display to operate Contact your support representative Your system display won t turn on when the system is turned on or when the sy...

Page 69: ...You can fill the screen but have less resolution by changing your display compres sion setting See the Video Features submenu located within the Advanced menu of the BIOS See BIOS Setup Utility on page 31 for more informa tion You have connected an external monitor and it does not display any information Your BIOS setup is not set to enable your external monitor Try toggling the video destination ...

Page 70: ...tup utility to check for the hard drive type settings and correct them if necessary If the settings are OK and the message appears when you restart the system there may be a serious fault which might cause you to lose data if you continue Contact your support representative Incorrect Drive A type run SETUP Type of floppy drive A not correctly identified in Setup This means that the floppy disk dri...

Page 71: ... utility default values or reconfigure your setup utility every time you turn off your LifeBook 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 reconfigure...

Page 72: ... Boot Device Priority submenu and press Enter 4 Arrow down to the CD ROM drive in the list and press the space bar or the key to move the CD ROM drive to the top of the list The system attempts to boot from the devices in the order in which they are listed 5 Press F10 then click on Yes to exit the BIOS Setup Utility and return to the boot process After you have changed the boot priority you can cr...

Page 73: ...irus protection software If virus protection software is enabled DISE will hang 2 From the DISE main window click Options Restore Backup to restore an image you created or click Options Restore Factory Backup to restore the factory image DISE shuts down to DOS and restores the image file Re Installing Individual Drivers and Applications The Drivers and Application CD can be used to selec tively re...

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Page 77: ... plug not the cord Clean your LifeBook notebook with a damp lint free cloth Do not use abrasives or solvents Use a soft cloth to remove dust from the screen Never use glass cleaners Storing your LifeBook notebook If storing your LifeBook notebook for a month or longer turn your LifeBook off and remove all Lithium ion batteries Store your LifeBook notebook and batteries sepa rately If you store you...

Page 78: ... floppy disks in extremely hot or cold locations or in locations subject to severe temperature changes Store at temperatures between 50º F 10ºC and 125ºF 52ºC Do not touch the exposed part of the disk behind the metal shutter Caring for your Floppy Disk Drive To clean wipe the floppy disk drive clean with a dry soft cloth or with a soft cloth dampened with water or a solution of neutral detergent ...

Page 79: ... shock or vibration with the power on Avoid using or storing the drive where it will be exposed to extreme temperatures Avoid using or storing the drive where it is damp or dusty 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 DVD drive...

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Page 83: ...le 14 1 1024 x 768 16M colors max 15 1400 x 1050 16M colors max Graphics Accelerator Card ATI Mobility Radeon IGP 320M with 16MB 32MB 64MB 128MB selectable UMA memory 32MB is the factory default 4x AGP supported AUDIO AC97 Codec Sigmatel 9767 Stereo headphone jack 1 Vrms or less minimum impedance 32 Ohms Mono microphone jack 100mVrms or less minimum impedance 10K Ohms Two built in stereo speakers ...

Page 84: ...modular LAN RJ 45 connector KEYBOARD Built in keyboard with all functions of 87 key keyboards Total number of keys 87 Function keys 12 F1 through F12 Feature extension key Fn Windows keys 3 two Start keys and an application key Key pitch 19 mm Key stroke 2 7 mm Built in Touchpad pointing device with left and right buttons External Keyboard Support USB compatible PS 2 compatible with optional docki...

Page 85: ...ory Modules 256MB 512MB Docking Port Replicator Expansions External USB floppy disk drive Power Additional main Lithium ion battery Modular Lithium ion battery Auto Airline Adapter Additional AC Adapter Additional Accessories Numeric Keypad Presentation Audio System MindPath PocketPoint TeleAdapt 16 TeleCord Notebook Guardian Lock IBM Modem Saver Monitor Stand Carrying Cases Diplomat ProPack Backp...

Page 86: ...d manuals for your operating system and other pre installed software Manuals that are not included 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 Tutorials All operating systems and most application software have tutorials built into them upon installation We highly recommend that you ...

Page 87: ... SpeedStep Technology window LifeBook Application Panel Software Your LifeBook notebook is pre installed with software utilities that let you operate and configure your Life Book Application Panel These utilities are found under the Start menu under Programs then under LifeBook Application Panel They include a CD Player Applica tion Panel Setup Application Panel Guide Activate Panel Deactivate Pan...

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Page 91: ...side your LifeBook notebook Byte 8 bits of parallel binary information Cache Memory A block of memory built into the microprocessor which is much faster to access than your system RAM and used in specially structured ways to make your overall data handling time faster CardBus A faster 32 bit version of the PC Card interface which offers performance similar to the 32 bit PCI architecture CMOS RAM C...

Page 92: ...d audio CD because of its capability for storing greater amounts of data A typical single layer single sided DVD for example can contain 4 7GB of data and a maximum of 17GB for the double sided discs ECP Extended Capability Port A set of standards for high speed data communication and interconnection between electronic devices ESD Electrostatic Discharge The sudden discharge of elec tricity from a...

Page 93: ...mputer or other data terminal to a communication line Monaural A system using one channel to process sound from all sources MPU 401 A standard for MIDI interfaces and connectors NTSC National TV Standards Commission The standard for TV broadcast and reception for the USA Operating System A group of control programs that convert application commands including driver programs into the exact form req...

Page 94: ...ory Serial Port A connection to another device through which data is transferred one bit at a time on a single wire with any other wires only for control of the device not for transfer of data Shadow RAM A technique of copying data or applications stored in ROM Read Only Memory into RAM Random Access Memory for access during actual operation RAM is much faster to access than ROM however ROM conten...

Page 95: ...ith the PS 2 series of personal computers VRAM Video Random Access Memory A memory dedicated to video display data and control WFM Wired for Management is Intel s broad based initiative to reduce the total cost of ownership TCO of business computing without sacrificing power and flexibility Write Protect Prevent alteration of the binary state of all bits in a storage media Example all information ...

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Page 97: ...n 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 For products approved after July 23 2001 the REN for this product is part of the product identifier that has the format US AAAEQ TXXXX...

Page 98: ...éro 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 utilisateur doit vérifier s il ...

Page 99: ...pair Technicians Only C A U T I O N To reduce the risk of fire use only 26 AWG or larger telecommunications line cord C A U T I O N For continued protection against risk of fire replace only with the same type and rating fuse W A R N I N G Danger of explosion if Lithium CMOS battery is incorrectly replaced Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer Dispose of use...

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Page 101: ...95 Appendix Integrated Wireless LAN User s Guide Optional device ...

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Page 103: ...red operation of this device FCC Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interfer ence in a residential installation This equipment gener ates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy If not installed and u...

Page 104: ...you can use the function supported by Microsoft Network such as File and Print Sharing to exchange files and share a printer or other peripheral devices To use the AdHoc Mode you must set the same SSID and the same encryption key for all the computers that are connected All connected computers can communi cate with each other within the communication range Infrastructure Mode If a number of comput...

Page 105: ...cess point manual P O I N T If you purchased a LifeBook with the optional Wireless LAN device the integrated wireless LAN device and drivers have already been installed This procedure outlines the steps for setting the device parameters Updated drivers and or utilities may become available after this manual is printed see any addenda or fliers that may be included in the system packaging or visit ...

Page 106: ...keys with Passphrase and subsequent items are greyed out and you cannot enter anything 40 bit The encryption is set Select either Create keys with Passphrase Create keys manu ally or ASCII Input and enter the encryption keys 104 bit The encryption is set Select either Create keys with Passphrase Create keys manu ally or ASCII Input and enter the encryption keys Create Keys with Passphrase Not supp...

Page 107: ...ction Properties appears 4 If File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks is displayed in the list make sure that it is checked If it is not checked check it and click OK You do not have to perform the following steps Go to the next section entitled Sharing Files If File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks is not found in the list click Install and perform Step 5 and subsequent steps Wh...

Page 108: ...to check the connectivity of the wireless LAN network Accessing Another Computer 1 Double click the My Network Places icon on the desktop My Network Places appears 2 Double click Computers near me The computers that are connected to the network are displayed 3 Double click the computer that you want to access The drive that you set with Sharing are displayed 4 Double click the drive that you want ...

Page 109: ...r which the encryption key is used for connection For the infrastructure network specify the encryp tion key network key with the same value to the encryption key of the access point For how to check Item Description State Shows the current condition of connection The MAC address of the other computer to which you are connected is displayed when the connection is successful If you are connected to...

Page 110: ...name for all of the computers that are to be connected Infrastructure network Specify the same name as that specified on the access point that is to be connected For access point instructions refer to the manual that comes with the access point Key Format Click the down arrow and select the input for the Network key ASCII characters Select this when using ASCII characters for the Network Key Chara...

Page 111: ...6 Perform the following steps Click File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks Click OK You will go back to Wireless Network Connection 2 Properties and File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks is added to the list 7 Click Close Sharing Files The following example shows how to set sharing the Work folder on the c drive 1 Click Start My Computer 2 Double click the Local Disk c icon 3 Ri...

Page 112: ...uter to which you want to connect The drive that you set in Computer Sharing appears 5 Double click the drive to which you want to connect The contents of the drive will appear and is available for use If you have a question or problem refer to Trouble shooting Table on page 107 Checking the Connectivity 1 Click Start Control Panel 2 Double click the PRISM Settings icon PRISM Wireless Setting appe...

Page 113: ...lick icon of the computer that has been searched Failure in installing the driver Make sure that the driver is correctly installed The TCP IP protocol is not installed or the IP address is not set correctly Make sure the TCP IP protocol is installed To check this you need a different procedure depending on the operating system that you use Refer to the appropriate section of this manual Other comp...

Page 114: ... below 5 To check that your system is communicating with other systems go to the DOS prompt and type ping XXX XXX XXX XXX With the destination IP address in place of XXX XXX XXX XXX Example if the destination IP address is 10 0 1 3 C ping 10 0 1 3 A message similar to the following appears if the connection is successful Pinging 10 0 1 3 with 32 bytes of data Reply from 10 0 1 3 bytes 32 time 1ms ...

Page 115: ...SM Wireless LAN PCI Card and click Uninstall from the menu that is displayed Confirm Device Removal appears 6 Click OK 7 Close System Properties 8 Make sure that the icon has disappeared from the task tray in the lower right corner of the screen 9 Click Start Settings Control Panel 10 Double click Add Remove Programs Add Remove Programs appears 11 Perform the following steps Click PRISM 11Mbps Wir...

Page 116: ...Intersil PRISM Wireless LAN PCI Card and click Uninstall from the menu that is displayed Confirm Device Removal appears 6 Click OK 7 Close System Properties 8 Make sure that the icon has disappeared from the task tray in the lower right corner of the screen 9 Click Start Control Panel Control Panel appears 10 Double click Add Remove Programs Add Remove Programs appears 11 Perform the following ste...

Page 117: ...ork ask the network administrator to check the IP address to be set for the computer If no access point is found 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 25...

Page 118: ...pe IEEE 802 11b Transfer Rate 11 5 5 2 1Mbps auto change Frequency Range 2 400 2 473 MHz Channels One of 11 channels is used Card Type Non intelligent VCC Class B Security Network name encryption key Supported Operating Systems Windows 2000 Windows XP Power Current Max 350mA Maximum number of units recommended for wireless LAN AdHoc network 10 or less ...

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Page 121: ... 85 CapsLock 16 CD RW Drive 77 Clicking 19 Closed Cover Switch 8 Cold swap 21 COMM Port 85 Communications 77 Communications Port 51 Configuration Label 13 Cursor 19 Cursor Keys 17 D DC Output Cable 29 DC Power Jack 29 DC power jack 12 Device Ports 51 78 Disk access indicator 15 care 72 Display 30 62 Display Panel 8 adjusting 30 brightness 30 closing 30 latch 8 opening 30 Display Timeout 35 Docking...

Page 122: ...Intel SpeedStep 81 IrDA 51 K Keyboard 8 17 58 cursor keys 17 function keys 17 numeric keypad 17 windows keys 17 L LAN port 12 51 LifeBook care 71 storing 71 traveling 71 LifeBook Application Panel Software 81 LifeBook Security Application Panel 9 77 81 buttons 25 configuring 25 deactivating 26 launching applications 25 operating 24 passwords 23 uninstalling 24 M Media Drive 42 Media drive access i...

Page 123: ...crLk 16 Security Indicator 16 Security indicator 16 Serial Port 12 51 59 88 Shut Down 35 Software See Pre installed Software Specifications 77 Status Indicator Panel 8 14 Stereo Speakers 8 Suspend 88 Suspend Mode 34 S Video Out Port 12 System Memory 77 T Theft Prevention Lock 78 TouchPad 19 Touchpad 19 buttons 19 controls 20 Troubleshooting 55 U Universal Serial Bus Port 51 USB 51 59 ports 12 V Vi...

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