Fujitsu LifeBook P3010, User Manual

Page 1: ... User s Guide Learn how to use your Fujitsu LifeBook P3010 notebook ...

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Page 3: ... Responsible Party Name Fujitsu America Inc Address 1250 E Arques Avenue Sunnyvale CA 94085 Telephone 408 746 6000 Declares that product Base Model Configuration Fujitsu P3010 notebook Complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules Operations are subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference 2 This device must ac...

Page 4: ...WARNING HANDLING THE CORD ON THIS PRODUCT WILL EXPOSE YOU TO LEAD A CHEMICAL KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE BIRTH DEFECTS OR OTHER REPRODUCTIVE HARM WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING ...

Page 5: ...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 For TV tuner use To protect from overvoltages and transients on the Cable Distribution System...

Page 6: ...protecting our environment by recycling old batteries at no cost to you 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 conveni...

Page 7: ...7 LifeBook E8410 Notebook ...

Page 8: ...Getting to Know Your Notebook Overview 17 Locating the Controls and Connectors 18 Front and Display Components 21 Left Side Panel Components 22 Right Side Panel Components 24 Bottom Components 26 Status Indicator Panel 28 Power Indicator 29 Hard Drive Access Indicator 30 CapsLock Indicator 30 NumLk Indicator 30 ...

Page 9: ...8 Dragging 39 Touchpad Control Adjustment 39 Volume Control 40 Controlling the Volume 40 Chapter 2 Getting Started with Your Notebook Power Sources 42 Connecting the Power Adapters 42 Starting Your P3010 LifeBook 43 Power On 43 Boot Sequence 44 BIOS Setup Utility 44 Booting the System 45 Starting Windows the First Time 46 Installing ClickMe 47 Fujitsu Driver Update Utility 47 ...

Page 10: ... Features Lithium ion Battery 53 Recharging the Batteries 54 Replacing the Battery 55 Memory Upgrade Module 58 Removing Memory Modules 58 Installing a Memory Upgrade Module 60 Checking the Memory Capacity 61 Memory Stick Secure Digital Cards 62 Inserting MS SD Cards 63 Removing an MS SD Card 63 Device Ports 64 Internal LAN RJ 45 jack 64 Headphone Jack 64 Microphone Jack 65 Universal Serial Bus Por...

Page 11: ...Disc 80 Recovery and Utility Disc 81 Automatically Downloading Driver Updates 82 Chapter 5 Care and Maintenance Caring for your P3010 LifeBook 83 Cleaning your notebook 85 Cleaning the dust filter 86 Storing your notebook 87 Traveling with your notebook 88 Batteries 89 Media Care 90 Chapter 6 System Specifications Specifications 91 Configuration Label 91 Microprocessor 92 Chipset 92 Memory 92 Vide...

Page 12: ...WLAN User s Guide Before Using the Optional Wireless LAN 117 Wireless LAN Device Covered by this Document 117 Characteristics of the WLAN Device 117 Wireless LAN Modes Using this Device 118 Deactivating the WLAN Device 120 Disconnection Using the Icon in the Taskbar 120 Activating the WLAN Device 121 Configuring the Wireless LAN 122 Configuring the WLAN using Windows XP 122 Connection to the netwo...

Page 13: ...13 WLAN Specifications 125 Specifications 125 Using the Bluetooth Device 127 What is Bluetooth 127 Where to Find Information About Bluetooth 127 Index 129 ...

Page 14: ...emium Edition pre installed 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 example See Installation Procedure on page 43 Note that all cross references are linked to the referenced items so by clicking the link you will automatically go to...

Page 15: ...ou 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 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 CAR...

Page 16: ...site at www shopfujitsu com Limited Warranty Your P3010 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 17: ...k Overview This section describes the components of your Fujitsu P3010 LifeBook notebook We strongly recommend that you read it before using your notebook even if you are already familiar with notebook computers Figure 1 Fujitsu P3010 LifeBook ...

Page 18: ... Stick SD MS Slot The Secure Digital Memory Stick SD MS card slot allows you to install a flash memory card for data storage Flash memory cards allow you to transfer data to and from a variety of different digital devices USB Ports Connect Universal Serial Bus 2 0 or 1 1 compliant devices to the notebook Microphone Jack Connect an external microphone The internal microphone is disabled when you pl...

Page 19: ...se T Tx Ethernet to a Local Area Network LAN in your office or home or broadband devices such as a cable modem DSL or satellite Internet Battery Release Latch The battery release latch allows you to remove the battery from your system for storage or replacement Wireless LAN On Off Switch The wireless LAN switch allows you to turn power to the optional wireless LAN device on and off External Video ...

Page 20: ...the Controls and Connectors Figure 2 P3010 LifeBook with display open Display Panel Keyboard Power Suspend Resume Button Touchpad Pointing Device Built in Microphone 1 3 Megapixel Web Camera Status Indicator Panel ...

Page 21: ...phics and touch screen functionality Power Suspend Resume Button The Power Suspend Resume button allows you to suspend system activity without powering off resume your system from standby mode and power on your system when it has been shut down from the Windows operating system See Power On on page 43 Keyboard A full function keyboard with dedicated Windows keys See Keyboard on page 33 Status Indi...

Page 22: ... transfer data at up to 12 Mbps See Universal Serial Bus Ports on page 65 Air Vents The air vents allow proper air circulation to ensure that the system does not overheat DC Power Jack Air Vents External Video Port USB 2 0 Port TO PROTECT YOUR NOTEBOOK FROM DAMAGE AND TO OPTIMIZE SYSTEM PERFORMANCE BE SURE TO KEEP ALL AIR ALL VENTS UNOBSTRUCTED CLEAN AND CLEAR OF DEBRIS THIS MAY REQUIRE PERIODIC C...

Page 23: ...video port allows you to connect an external monitor or LCD projector See External Video Port on page 65 DC Power Jack The DC power jack allows you to plug in the AC adapter or the optional Auto Airline adapter to power your system and charge the internal Lithium ion Battery ...

Page 24: ... side components LAN RJ 45 Port The internal LAN RJ 45 port is used for an internal 10 100 Base Tx Ethernet See Universal Serial Bus Ports on page 65 Anti theft Lock Slot The anti theft lock slot allows you to attach a optional physical lock down device Microphone Jack Headphone Jack Secure Digital USB 2 0 Ports LAN RJ 45 Jack Anti Theft Lock Slot Memory Stick Card Slot ...

Page 25: ...l Bus Ports on page 65 Microphone Jack The microphone jack allows you to connect an external mono microphone See Microphone Jack on page 65 Headphone Jack The headphone jack allows you to connect stereo headphones or powered external speakers See External Video Port on page 65 Secure Digital Memory Stick Card Slot The Secure Digital Memory Stick SD MS card slot allows you to insert a flash memory ...

Page 26: ...lowing is a brief description of your notebook s bottom panel components Battery Latches The battery latches are used to secure the Lithium ion battery in the battery bay Memory Lithium ion Battery Air Vents Battery Latches various locations Stereo Speaker Stereo Speaker Upgrade Compartment Dust Filter ...

Page 27: ...ereo sound from your system Memory Upgrade Compartment Your notebook comes with high speed DDR2 Synchronous Dynamic RAM SDRAM The memory upgrade compartment allows you to expand the system memory capacity of your system hence improving overall performance See Memory Upgrade Module on page 58 TO PROTECT YOUR NOTEBOOK FROM DAMAGE AND TO OPTIMIZE SYSTEM PERFORMANCE BE SURE TO KEEP ALL AIR ALL VENTS U...

Page 28: ...spond to specific components of your notebook Figure 6 The symbols show how each of those components is operating Note that there are two locations that contain status indicators above the keyboard and on the front edge of the notebook Hard Drive Access CapsLock NumLock Power Indicator Battery Charge DC In ...

Page 29: ...whether you have an AC adapter connected or not the battery indicator will appear in a variety of colors and states Table 1 Battery indicator states AC Adapter connected Solid blue Charge complete Solid orange Charging in process Purple blinking Battery malfunction No AC Adapter connected Orange blinking Battery is charged 12 or less Purple blinking Battery malfunction Off Battery charge between 1...

Page 30: ...ng accessed CapsLock Indicator The CapsLock indicator shows that your keyboard is set to type in all capital letters NumLk Indicator The NumLk indicator shows that the integral keyboard is set in ten key numeric keypad mode BATTERIES SUBJECTED TO SHOCKS VIBRATION OR EXTREME TEMPERATURES CAN BE PERMANENTLY DAMAGED ...

Page 31: ...ujitsu notebook contains a display panel that is backlit for easier viewing in bright environments Opening the Display Panel Lift the display backwards being careful not to touch the screen with your fingers until it is at a comfortable viewing angle Figure 2 Display Cover ...

Page 32: ...isplay Using Power Management to Adjust Brightness To adjust brightness with the power management utility click Start Control Panel Classic View Brightness Control Set the screen brightness slider for battery and AC power scenarios NOTE THAT WHEN YOU CHANGE THE DISPLAY SETTINGS THE CHANGES WILL BE RETAINED AFTER SLEEP AND RESTART IF USING AC POWER YOUR BRIGHTNESS SETTING IS SET TO ITS HIGHEST LEVE...

Page 33: ... function keys This section describes the following keys Figure 3 Numeric keypad Your system allows certain keys to serve dual purposes both as standard characters and as numeric and mathematical keys The ability to toggle between the standard character and numerical keys is controlled through the NumLk key Back Space ECO Fn Key Start Key Function Keys Numeric Keypad Application Key Cursor Keys su...

Page 34: ... 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 functions Figure 3 Windows Keys Your P3010 notebook has two Windows keys a Start key...

Page 35: ...ease the brightness of the display Fn F8 Pressing F8 repeatedly while holding Fn will decrease the volume of your system Fn F9 Pressing F9 repeatedly while holding Fn will increase the volume of your system Fn F10 Pressing F10 while holding Fn allows you to change your selection of where to send your display video Each time you press the combination of keys you will step to the next choice The cho...

Page 36: ...ay 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 Lef...

Page 37: ... SETTINGS See BIOS Setup Utility on page 44 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 by ...

Page 38: ...s 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 7 Double clicking with button Figure 8 Double clicking with Touchpad ...

Page 39: ...ng the cursor To drag move 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 t...

Page 40: ...n either mute or adjust the sound in the Volume area 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 th...

Page 41: ...41 Chapter 2 Getting Started with Your Notebook Figure 10 Connecting the AC Adapter DC Power Jack AC Adapter AC Cable ...

Page 42: ... 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 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...

Page 43: ...erform a Power On Self Test POST to check the internal parts and configuration for correct functionality If a fault is found your notebook will emit an audio warning and or an error message will be displayed See Power On Self Test Messages on page 77 Depending on the nature of the problem you may be able to continue by starting the operating system or by entering the BIOS setup utility and revisin...

Page 44: ...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 you install a new application BIOS Setup Utility The BIOS Setup Utility is a program that sets up the operating environment for your notebook Your BIOS is set at ...

Page 45: ... Set Supervisor Password press ENTER 4 Enter New Password and confirm new password 5 In the Security Tab scroll to Password on Boot and press ENTER 6 Press F10 The Save and Exit a screen will pop up If you are finished making changes select Yes and press ENTER BIOS Guide A guide to your notebook s BIOS is available online Please visit our service and support website at http www computers us fujits...

Page 46: ...d the instructions on the screens carefully and fill in the information as directed You will then be automatically connected to the Internet if you have an appropriate connection available If an automatic connection is not possible you will be asked about how you dial out from where you will be using your notebook If you are not connected to a phone line and plan to register at a later time you ma...

Page 47: ...f the screen These icons provide links to utilities that you will frequently access such as wireless 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 informati...

Page 48: ...ndby mode when it is not performing an operation and you can limit the use of high power devices As with all mobile battery powered computers there is a trade off between performance and power savings Power Suspend Resume Button When your notebook is active the Power Suspend Resume button can be used to manually put the notebook into standby mode Push the Power Suspend Resume button when the noteb...

Page 49: ...E BATTERY CONTINUES TO DISCHARGE WHILE YOUR NOTEBOOK IS IN STANDBY 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 D...

Page 50: ... Windows Power Management The Power Options icon located in the Windows Control Panel allows you to configure some of the power management settings For example you can use the Power Options to set the timeout values for turning off the display and hard disks whether you are running the notebook on battery power or one of the adapters Restarting the System If your system is on and you need to resta...

Page 51: ... allows your notebook to complete its operations and turn off power in the proper sequence to avoid errors The proper sequence is 1 Click the Start button and then click Turn Off Computer 2 Select the Turn Off option If you are going to store your notebook for a month or more see Care and Maintenance Section BE SURE TO CLOSE ALL FILES EXIT ALL APPLICATIONS AND SHUT DOWN YOUR OPERATING SYSTEM PRIOR...

Page 52: ...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 53: ...eed a low of 5 C or a high of 35 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 When using a high current device such as an external optical drive or the hard drive using the AC adapter will conserve your ba...

Page 54: ...e or turn it off while the adapter is charging the battery See Power Management on page 48 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 OPTICAL DRIVE OR HARD DRIVE USAGE MAY ALSO HAVE A SIGNIFICANT IMPACT ON BATTERY LIFE THE BATTER...

Page 55: ...t was not stored Once you provide power you can continue to use your system while an adapter is charging the battery Replacing the Battery Your notebook comes with one battery pack you might want to consider purchasing a spare By keeping a spare battery fully charged you can immediately swap with one that is not charged There are two ways to swap batteries cold and hot swapping Cold swapping means...

Page 56: ...hese easy steps 1 Close any open files and put your system into Standby mode 2 Connect an AC adapter or Auto Airline power adapter to provide power to the system 3 Turn the system upside down on a secure surface 4 Press the battery release latches inward to open the compartment 5 Remove the battery from the compartment 6 Slide the new battery into the compartment 7 Close the compartment and the ba...

Page 57: ...57 Lithium ion Battery Figure 11 Removing a Battery IF THE LITHIUM ION BATTERY CONNECTOR IS NOT FULLY SEATED YOU MAY NOT BE ABLE TO USE YOUR NOTEBOOK OR CHARGE YOUR BATTERY ...

Page 58: ...holding the clips out remove the module from the slot by lifting it up and pulling towards the rear of your notebook 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 MOD...

Page 59: ...the memory module in a static guarded sleeve 8 Install a new module as outlined in the procedure below 9 Replace the cover 10 Replace the screws Figure 12 Opening the Memory Compartment Figure 13 Removing a Memory Module Retainer clips ...

Page 60: ...nt Figure 14 3 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 properly in place 4 Replace the cover 5 Replace the screws Figure 14 Installing a Memory Module THE MEMORY UPGRADE MODULE IS NOT SOMETHING YOU ROUTINELY REMOVE FROM YOUR NOTEBOOK ONCE IT IS ...

Page 61: ...zed the change Check the memory capacity by clicking Start Control Panel then double clicking the System icon Select the General tab and check the amount of memory in the General tab 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...

Page 62: ...can store and transfer data to and from a variety of digital devices These cards use flash memory architecture which means they don t need a power source to retain data Memory Stick and Secure Digital Cards allow portable storage among a variety of devices such as cell phones GPS systems digital cameras and PDAs These cards transfer data quickly with low battery consumption Memory Stick SD Card ...

Page 63: ...to the slot until it is seated in the connector Removing an MS SD Card To remove a card first see your card manual for instructions Some cards may require your notebook to be in Suspend Mode or Off while removing them Prior to removing the card from the slot first select it using the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the notification area To remove the card push it in to release it then pull it out I...

Page 64: ...n the connector with the port opening 2 Push the connector into the port until it is seated Internal LAN RJ 45 jack The internal LAN RJ 45 jack is used for an internal 10 100 BaseTx Ethernet connection You will need to configure your notebook to work with your particular network Please refer to your network administrator for information on your network configuration To connect the LAN cable follow...

Page 65: ...re 18 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 side of the connector Universal Serial Bus Ports The three Universal Serial Bus 2 0 ports USB allow you to connect USB devices such as external floppy disk drives external DVD drives game pads pointing devices keyboards and or speakers USB 2 0 i...

Page 66: ...ION OF WHERE TO SEND YOUR DISPLAY VIDEO EACH TIME YOU PRESS THE KEY COMBINATION YOU WILL STEP TO THE NEXT CHOICE STARTING WITH THE BUILT IN DISPLAY PANEL ONLY MOVING TO THE EXTERNAL MONITOR ONLY FINALLY MOVING TO BOTH THE BUILT IN DISPLAY PANEL AND AN EXTERNAL MONITOR Figure 18 Connecting an external video device ...

Page 67: ...oblem go through the following procedure before pursuing complex troubleshooting 1 Turn off your notebook 2 Make sure the AC adapter is plugged into your notebook and to an active AC power source 3 Make sure that any devices connected to the external connectors are plugged in properly You can also disconnect such devices thus eliminating them as possible causes of failure 4 Turn on your notebook M...

Page 68: ...ou 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 your notebook for configuration and serial numbers IF YOU KEEP NOTES ABOUT WHAT YOU HAVE TRIED YOUR SUPPORT REPRESENTATIVE MA...

Page 69: ... that symptom under the column Possible Cause 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 70 Hard Drive Problems page 70 Keyboard or Mouse Problems page 70 Memory Problems page 71 USB Device Problems page 71 Problem Page Power Failures page 72...

Page 70: ...e system tray Click the Volume icon in the system tray on the bottom right of the screen If the Mute box is checked click on it You can also press Fn F3 to toggle the audio on and off Hard Drive Problems You cannot access your hard drive The wrong drive designator was used by an application when a bootable disc was used to start the notebook Verify drive designator used by application is in use by...

Page 71: ...ry upgrade mod ule is not properly installed Remove and re install your memory upgrade module See Memory Upgrade Module on page 58 You have a memory failure Check for Power On Self Test POST messages See Power On Self Test Messages on page 77 Modem Problems optional external device Messages about modem operation Modem operation messages are generated by whichever modem application is in use See yo...

Page 72: ...nstall a charged battery The power adapter AC or auto airline is not plugged in properly Verify that your adapter is connected correctly See Power Sources on page 42 The power adapter AC or auto airline has no power from the AC outlet airplane jack or car 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 a...

Page 73: ...d battery is dead 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 it Your installed battery is faulty Verify the condition of the battery using the Status Indicator panel and replace or remove any batteries that are shorted See Statu...

Page 74: ...ystem The boot sequence settings of the setup utility are not compatible with your configu ration Set the operating source by pressing the ESC key while the Fujitsu logo is on screen or use the F2 key and enter the setup utility and adjust the source settings from the Boot menu See BIOS Setup Utility on page 44 You have a secured system requiring a password to load your operating system Make sure ...

Page 75: ...er management timeouts are set for short intervals and you didn t see the display go on and off again Press a keyboard button or move the mouse to restore oper ation If that fails push the Power Suspend Resume button The display may be shut off by Standby mode Auto Sus pend or Video Timeout The notebook turned on with a series of beeps and the built in display is blank Power On Self Test POST dete...

Page 76: ...for applications that do not support the system s native pixel resolution You can fill the screen but have less resolution by changing display compression settings These settings can be changed in the Intel GMA control panel You connected an exter nal monitor and it does not display any information Your external monitor is not properly installed Reinstall your device See External Video Port on pag...

Page 77: ...rade module verify that the module is properly installed If it is properly installed you may want to check your Windows Setup to be sure it is not using unavailable memory until you can contact your support representative Failure Fixed Disk n The fixed disk is not working or not configured properly This may mean that the hard drive type identified in your setup utility does not agree with the type...

Page 78: ...ntified and that the boot sequence is set correctly Unless you have changed your installation greatly the operating system should be on drive C If the setup utility is correctly set your hard drive may be corrupted Press F1 to resume F2 to SETUP Displayed after any recoverable error message Press the F1 key to continue the boot process or the F2 key to enter Setup and change any settings PXE E32 T...

Page 79: ...scovered a stuck key You may have to replace your keyboard but may be able to use an external keyboard until then Contact your support representative System CMOS checksum bad Default configuration used 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 the system System timer error The timer t...

Page 80: ...ations 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 dis...

Page 81: ...ored you will need to reinstall the drivers and applications from the Drivers and Applications Restore disc and from any application discs that were bundled with the system when you purchased it The Hard Disk Data Delete utility on this disc is used to delete all data on your hard disk and prevent it from being reused Do not use the Hard Disk Data Delete utility unless you are absolutely certain t...

Page 82: ...s the following items Check for updates now Allows for manual driver update search The first time it is used you are prompted to agree to a user agreement After clicking on the icon the FDU automatically connects with the Fujitsu site to check for updates and downloads them While downloading the icon has a red bar through it indicating that it cannot be used while the download is in process When t...

Page 83: ...E RISK TO THE COMPONENTS OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING PRECAUTIONS BEFORE DOCKING OR UNDOCKING YOUR NOTEBOOK WHEN USING A PORT REPLICATOR IT IS A GOOD IDEA TO ALWAYS TOUCH A GROUNDED METAL OBJECT TO DISCHARGE STATIC ELECTRICITY BUILT UP IN YOUR BODY BE SURE TO POWER DOWN YOUR SYSTEM BEFORE ADDING OR REMOVING SYSTEM COMPONENTS EVEN IF THE SYSTEM IS IN HIBERNATE OR SLEEP STATES DATA COULD BE LOST OR MEMORY ...

Page 84: ...If you accidentally spill liquid on your 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 notebook in a wet environment near a bathtub swimming pool Always use the AC adapter and batteries that are approved for your no...

Page 85: ...lf products Office Depot 154 616 Notebook Cleaning Kit Meridrew Enterprises Klear_Screen Wipes 3M CL563 Cleaner Wipes Note After cleaning with one of these products gently polish with a dry soft lint free cloth until the solution is no longer visible LCD display To clean the LCD display use one of the following off the shelf products Office Depot 154 616 Notebook Cleaning Kit Meridrew Enterprises ...

Page 86: ...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 KEROSENE IT MAY DAMAGE SURFACE FINISHES AN...

Page 87: ...d store all Lithium ion batteries Store your notebook and batteries separately If you store your notebook with a battery installed the battery will discharge and battery life will be reduced In addition a faulty battery might damage your notebook Store your Fujitsu notebook in a cool dry location Temperatures should remain between 13ºF 25ºC and 140ºF 60ºC Dust filter access cover Embedded dust fil...

Page 88: ...SYSTEM WAIT UNTIL THE STATUS LED PANEL INDICATES POWER OFF CONDITION NO LIGHTS ARE ILLUMINATED IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE UNIT MAY NOT AUTOMATICALLY GO TO POWER OFF OR HIBERNATE MODE WHEN YOU CLOSE THE LID THIS SITUATION MAY OCCUR DUE TO PRE OS BOOT PASSWORD SECURITY SETTINGS OR SOME OTHER APPLICATION RUNNING ON THE COMPUTER ATTEMPTING TO TRANSPORT THE COMPUTER WHILE POWER IS ON MAY DAMAGE THE NOTEBO...

Page 89: ...her metal objects Doing so may cause an explosion or fire Do 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 high heat can shorten battery life Do not leave a battery in storage for longer than 6 months without recharging it Increasing...

Page 90: ... let it dry at room temperature DO NOT use a hair dryer or heater to dry media discs If a disc is dirty use only a DVD CD cleaner or wipe it with a clean soft lint free cloth starting from the inner edge and wiping to the outer edge Caring for your Optical Drive optional The optional external optical drive is durable but you must treat it with care Pay attention to the following The drive rotates ...

Page 91: ...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 M2010 N280 10 1 WSVGA XPH 1G 160G WLAN BT WEBCM AC ADAPTER Configuration P N CP4XXXX XX FPC P N FPCMXXXXXX Hard Drive Part Number Processor Model Memory Operating System Screen Size Type Configuration ID...

Page 92: ...n die Video Built in color flat panel TFT active matrix LED backlight display with simultaneous display capability Video Color and Resolution 11 6 Wide SVGA display Internal 1366 x 768 pixel resolution 16 9 16M colors External 1600 x 1200 pixel resolution 16M colors Simultaneous 1600 x 1200 pixel resolution 16M colorsVideo RAM AMD RS780 video graphics Up to 128 MB shared video memory using Dynamic...

Page 93: ...built in digital mono microphone Mass Storage Device Options Hard Drive Serial ATA 150 Mbps data buffer 5400 rpm 2 5 Features Integrated Pointing Device Touchpad cursor control Web Camera Integrated 1 3 MP web camera Communications Gigabit LAN Internal wired 10 100 Ethernet LAN WLAN Atheros Align 802 11bgn Bluetooth Bluetooth V2 1 device for wireless personal area network communication Wireless LA...

Page 94: ...One stereo microphone line in jack Keyboard Built in keyboard with all functions of 101 key PS 2 compatible keyboards Total number of keys 84 Function keys F1 through F12 plus Fn extension key Two Windows keys one Start key one application key Key pitch 19 mm key stroke 1 8 mm Left and right buttons External USB keyboard mouse support Power Battery Standard Lithium ion battery rechargeable 6 cell ...

Page 95: ... 2 93 lb 1 33 Kg with battery 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 Altitude Operating 10 000 feet 3 048 m maximum Popular Accessories For ordering or additional information on Fujitsu accessories please visit our Web site at www shop...

Page 96: ...with Office 2007 Student and Home Trial Edition Learning About Your Software Tutorials All operating systems and most application software have tutorials built into them upon installation We highly recommend that you step through the tutorial before you use an application Manuals Included with your notebook you will find manuals for your installed operating system and other pre installed software ...

Page 97: ...gital photos music data or videos CyberLink PowerDVD CyberLink PowerDVD allows you to produce and edit home movies and slideshows on discs CyberLink YouCam CyberLink YouCam allows you to capture photos or movies on the embedded webcam add special effects to them and share them in a variety of formats or via social networks Fujitsu Driver Update Utility The Fujitsu Driver Update FDU utility is pre ...

Page 98: ... Interface Active Matrix 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 accomplis...

Page 99: ... BIOS Basic Input Output System A program and set of default parameters stored in ROM which tests and operates your 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 digit A singl...

Page 100: ...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 the WLAN device to transmit data IEEE802 11b g 11 channels 22 MHz wide channels Command An instruction which you give y...

Page 101: ...called a DHCP client DIMM Dual in line memory module Disk A spinning platter of magnetic data storage media If the platter is very stiff it is a hard drive if it is highly flexible it is a floppy disk if it is a floppy disk in a hard housing with a shutter it is commonly called a diskette Disk Drive The hardware which spins the disk and has the heads and control circuitry for reading and writing t...

Page 102: ...tem 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 desired results from that particular equipment DVMT Dynamic Video Memory Technology A video memory architecture that increases the efficiency of the motherboard by using innovative memory utilization ...

Page 103: ...very stiff I O Input Output Data entering and leaving your notebook in electronic form I O Port Connector and associated control circuits for data entering and leaving a 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 ...

Page 104: ...s 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 network Three regional Internet registries ARIN RIPE NCC and APNIC assign Internet addresses from the following three cl...

Page 105: ...he memory effect as Nickel Cadmium batteries MAC Address Media Access Control Address A unique physical address of a network card For Ethernet the first three bytes are used as the vendor code controlled and assigned by IEEE The remaining three bytes are controlled by each vendor preventing overlap therefore every Ethernet card is given a unique physical address in the world being assigned with a ...

Page 106: ...n set a smaller MTU size to obtain successful communication if you have difficulty transferring data due to the fact that the maximum size is too large Network key Data that is used for encrypting data in data communication The personal computer uses the same network key both for data encryption and decryption therefore it is necessary to set the same network key as the other side of communication...

Page 107: ... by the operating system accordingly Peripheral Device A piece of equipment which performs a specific function associated with but not integral to a computer Examples a printer 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...

Page 108: ...eiving data Process used to handle communication errors Conditions required for communication are organized in procedures for correct transfer of information RAM Random Access Memory A hardware component of your 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 a...

Page 109: ...ll 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 device tries to connect to t...

Page 110: ...w 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 the system and is counted to provide time of day and date TCP IP Transmission Control...

Page 111: ...itiative 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 interoperability of wireless IEEE 802 11 LAN products For more information on the Wi Fi standard...

Page 112: ...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 113: ...ce to Users of Radios and Television This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations CET appareil numérique de la class B respecte toutes les exigence du Réglement sur le matérial brouilleur du Canada ...

Page 114: ...s 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 ha...

Page 115: ...tegral Federal Communications 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 l...

Page 116: ... restrictions This product or software contains encryption code which may not be exported or transferred from the US or Canada without an approved US Department of Commerce export license This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules as well as ICES 003 B NMB 003 B Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept a...

Page 117: ...rated Atheros Align 802 11bgn Characteristics of the WLAN Device The WLAN device is a Mini PCI 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 4 GHz Industrial Scientific and Medical ISM RF band The WLAN devices are capable of two operating modes IEEE802 11b ...

Page 118: ...lly known as Access Point s Connectivity is accomplished using only client devices in a peer to peer fashion That is why Ad Hoc networks are also known as peer to peer networks Ad Hoc networks are an easy and inexpensive method for establishing network connectivity between multiple computers Ad Hoc mode requires that the SSID network authentication and encryption key settings are identically confi...

Page 119: ...less devices can communicate with each other or with a wired network Corporate wireless networks operate in infrastructure mode because they require access to the WLAN in order to access services devices and computers e g file servers printers databases Figure 21 Access Point Infrastructure Mode Network ADSL modem cable modem or similar Internet Wired LAN Access Point Wireless LAN An optional hub ...

Page 120: ...duced 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 Deactivating the WLAN device may be desired in certain circumstances to extend battery life or where certain environments require it i e hospitals clinics airplanes etc The WLAN device can b...

Page 121: ... right of your screen 2 Choose Disconnect from a network Activating the WLAN Device Activation of the WLAN device can be accomplished using the same methods as the deactivation process by right clicking the WLAN icon then clicking Connect to a network or by using the WLAN On Off key combination Fn F5 ...

Page 122: ...el is not in Classic View select Classic View from the left panel Double click the Network Connections icon 3 Double click on the Wireless Network Connection icon 4 Choose a wireless network 5 Click Connect 6 Enter the Network Key if required 7 Enter any required information It may be necessary to consult with your network administrator for some of the information 8 In the event you require assist...

Page 123: ...cture connection set network name SSID and network key to the same values as those of the access point Set the Network Authentication value identically to that of the Access Point Please consult your network administrator for this value if necessary Weak received signal strength and or link quality Ad hoc connection Retry connection after shortening the distance to the destination computer or remo...

Page 124: ...eck your Network Authentication Encryption and Security settings Incorrectly configured security settings such as an incorrectly typed WEP key a mis configured LEAP username or an incorrectly chosen authentication method will cause the LAN device to associate but not authenticate to the wireless network Incorrectly configured network settings Recheck the configuration of your network settings Inco...

Page 125: ...300 ft 91 m 1 Mbps 802 11n draft Estimated double the operating distance of 802 11g and 802 11b in their respective frequencies Number of channels 802 11b 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 Bon...

Page 126: ...s shown above will increase or decrease depending on factors such as number of walls reflective material or interference from external RF sources Encryption with network key WEP is performed using the above number of bits however users can set 40 bits 104 bits after subtracting the fixed length of 24 bits Depending on practical environments the allowable number of computers to be connected may be ...

Page 127: ...out Bluetooth The Bluetooth module contains a 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 Toshiba Select Bluetooth then select User s Guide For additional information about Bluetooth Technology visit the Bluetooth Web site at www bluetooth com TO ENABLE OR DISABLE EITHER THE WIRELESS LAN OR...

Page 128: ...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 129: ...problems 73 74 recharging 54 replacing 55 suspend mode 55 Battery Latches 26 BIOS guide 45 setup utility 44 Bluetooth Where to Find Information 127 Boot Sequence 44 Booting the System 45 Built in Speakers 70 C CapsLock Indicator 30 Click Me 47 Clicking 37 Configuration Label 91 Contact Information 15 Controls and Connectors 18 Conventions Used in the Guide 14 Cursor 36 Cursor Keys 34 D DC in conne...

Page 130: ...ssary 98 H Hard Disk Drive access indicator 30 problems 70 Hard Disk Drive Passwords 44 Headphone Jack 18 25 64 Hibernation Feature 50 disable enable 50 I Installing a Memory Stick 63 K Keyboard 21 33 cursor keys 34 numeric keypad 33 problems 70 windows keys 34 L LAN RJ 45 Jack 24 Lithium ion Battery Bay 27 Local Area Network LAN 19 M Memory capacity 61 checking capacity 61 compartment 27 60 insta...

Page 131: ...toring Your Pre installed Software 80 RJ 45 19 64 S SD Card Slot 18 SD Cards removing 63 SDRAM 27 58 Secure Digital Cards 62 Security lock slot 18 Sleep Mode 49 Specifications 91 Audio 93 Chipset 92 Device Ports 94 Dimensions and Weight 95 Environmental Requirements 95 Keyboard 94 mass storage device options 93 Memory 92 Microprocessor 92 Power 94 Video 92 status indicators 21 28 Suspend Resume Bu...

Page 132: ...indows XP configuring the Wireless LAN 122 starting the first time 46 Wireless LAN Before Using the Wireless LAN 117 configuring 117 connection to the network 122 deactivating disconnecting 120 modes 118 Specifications 125 Troubleshooting 123 Wireless LAN Bluetooth On Off Switch 19 ...