Fujitsu A3120 User Manual

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Fujitsu LifeBook

A3120 Notebook

User’s Guide

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Fujitsu Computer Systems Corporation has made every effort to ensure the accuracy and completeness of this document; however, as ongoing development efforts are continually improving the capabilities of our products, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the contents of this document. We disclaim liability for errors, omissions, or future changes.

Fujitsu, the Fujitsu logo, and LifeBook are registered trademarks of Fujitsu Limited.

Microsoft, Windows and Windows Vista are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

The ExpressCard word mark and logo are owned by the Personal Computer Memory Card International Association (PCMCIA) and any use of such marks by Fujitsu Computer Systems Corporation is under license.

PCMCIA is a trademark of the Personal Computer Memory Card International Association.

AMD and Turion are trademarks of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.

Realtek is a trademark of Realtek Semiconductor Corporation.

Google and Picasa are trademarks or registered trademarks of Google Incorporated.

Bluetooth is a trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc., USA.

Adobe, Acrobat, and Acrobat Reader are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries.

OmniPass is a trademark of Softex, Inc.

PowerDVD is a trademark of CyberLink Corp. Norton Internet Security is a trademark of Symantec

Corporation in the United States and other countries.

The DVD player found in some models of 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 authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

All other trademarks mentioned herein are the property of their respective owners.

Warni ng

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.

© Copyright 2006 Fujitsu Computer Systems Corporation. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be copied, reproduced, or translated, without prior written consent of Fujitsu. No part of this publication may be stored or transmitted in any electronic form without the written consent of Fujitsu.

B5FJ-2441-01EN-00

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

according to FCC Part 15

Responsible Party Name: Fujitsu Computer Systems Corporation

Address: 1250 E. Arques Avenue, M/S 122

Sunnyvale, CA 94085

Telephone: (408) 746-6000

Declares that product: Base Model Configuration:

LifeBook A3120 notebook

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 accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

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LifeBook A3000 Series Notebook

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

This unit requires an AC adapter to operate. Use only UL Listed Class 2 Adapters with an output rating of 19 VDC, with a current of 4.22A.

AC adapter output polarity:

When using your notebook equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury to persons, including the following:

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Do not use this product near water for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink or laundry tub, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool.

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Avoid using the modem during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning.

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Do not use the modem to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.

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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.

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To reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26 AWG or larger UL Listed or CSA Certified Telecommunication Line Cord.

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For TV tuner use: To protect from overvoltages and

transients on the Cable Distribution System, make sure that the outer shield of the coaxial cable is connected to earth (grounded) at the building premise as close to the point of cable entrance as practicable, as required per NEC Article 820.93, ANSI/NFPA 70:

2005. If you have questions about your CATV installation, contact your service provider.

For Authorized Repair Technicians Only

Danger of explosion if Lithium (clock) battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instruction.

For continued protection against risk of fire, replace only with the same type and rating fuse.

System Disposal

LAMP(S) INSIDE THIS PRODUCT CONTAIN MERCURY AND MUST

BE RECYCLED OR DISPOSED OF ACCORDING TO LOCAL, STATE, OR FEDERAL LAWS.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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Fujitsu LifeBook® A3120 Notebook

Table of Contents

PREFACE

Preface

About This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Fujitsu Contact Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR LIFEBOOK NOTEBOOK

Overview

Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Locating the Controls and Connectors

Top Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Left-Side Panel Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Right-Side Panel Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Back Panel Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Bottom Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Status Indicator Panel

Power Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Battery Charging Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Battery Level Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

HDD/ODD Access Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

NumLk Indicator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

CapsLock Indicator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

ScrLk Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Keyboard

Using the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Numeric Keypad. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Windows Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Cursor Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Function Keys. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Touchpad Pointing Device

Clicking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Double-Clicking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Dragging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Scrolling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Touchpad Control Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Optional Point and Write Pad. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Volume Control

Controlling the Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

LifeBook Application Panel

Configuring the Application Panel . . . . . . . . . . .19

GETTING STARTED

Power Sources

Connecting the Power Adapters . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Display Panel

Opening the Display Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Adjusting Display Panel Brightness . . . . . . . . . . .24

Closing the Display Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Starting Your LifeBook Notebook

Power On. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Boot Sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Hard Disk Drive Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

BIOS Setup Utility. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Booting the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Starting Vista for the first time . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Registering Windows with Microsoft . . . . . . . . .26

Registering Your LifeBook notebook. . . . . . . . . . 26

Installing Click Me!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Power Management

Power/Suspend/Resume Button. . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Standby Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Hibernation (Save-to-Disk) Feature . . . . . . . . . .27

Restarting the System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Power Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

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LifeBook A3000 Series Notebook

USER-INSTALLABLE FEATURES

Lithium ion Battery

Recharging the Batteries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Replacing the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Optical Disk Drive

Media Player Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Loading Media on Your Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Removing Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Emergency Media Tray Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Using the Media Player Software . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Using Media Player on Battery Power . . . . . . . . 34

Memory Stick/SD/xD Card Slot

Inserting Memory Stick/SD/xD Cards. . . . . . . . . 36

Removing A Memory Stick/SD/XD Card . . . . . . 37

PC Cards/ExpressCards™

inserting PC Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Removing PC Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

inserting ExpressCards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Removing ExpressCards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Memory Upgrade Module

Installing Memory Upgrade Modules . . . . . . . . . 40

Removing a Memory Upgrade Module . . . . . . . 40

Checking the Memory Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

TROUBLESHOOTING

Troubleshooting

Identifying the Problem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Specific Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Troubleshooting Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Power On Self Test Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Emergency Media Player Drive Tray Release . . . 56

Modem Result Codes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Restoring Your Pre-installed Software . . . . . . . . 57

Restoring the Factory Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Using the Shock Sensor Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Automatically Downloading Driver Updates. . . . 59

CARING FOR YOUR LIFEBOOK

Care and Maintenance

Batteries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Floppy Disks and Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Media Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

PC Cards/ExpressCards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Device Ports

Modem (RJ-11) Telephone Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Internal LAN (RJ-45) Jack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Universal Serial Bus Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

IEEE 1394 Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Headphone/Line-Out Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Microphone/Line-In Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

S-Video Out Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

External Video Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS

Specifications

Configuration Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Microprocessor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Chipset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Memory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Video. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Audio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Mass Storage Device Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Device Ports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Dimensions and Weight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Environmental Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Popular Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Pre-Installed Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Learning About Your Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

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Table of Contents

GLOSSARY/REGULATORY

Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Regulatory Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

APPENDIX A: INTEGRATED WIRELESS LAN USER’S GUIDE

Before Using the Wireless LAN

Wireless LAN Modes Using this Device . . . . . . . 86

Wireless Network Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . 87

Deactivating the WLAN Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

Activating the WLAN Device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

Configuring the Wireless LAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Connecting to a Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Troubleshooting the WLAN

Troubleshooting Table. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Wireless LAN Glossary

Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

APPENDIX B: USING THE FINGERPRINT SENSOR

Fingerprint Sensor Device

Introducing the Fingerprint Sensor Device . . . . . 97

Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

Installing OmniPass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

User Enrollment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

Using OmniPass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

Configuring OmniPass. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

OmniPass Control Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

Index

Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105

Specifications

Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

Using the Bluetooth Device

What is Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Where to Find Information about Bluetooth . . . 93

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LifeBook A3000 Series Notebook

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Preface

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LifeBook A3000 Series Notebook

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Preface

ABOUT THIS GUIDE

The LifeBook A3120 notebook from Fujitsu is a powerful computer, powered by an AMD Turion™ 64 X2 Mobile Technology microprocessor and an integrated ATI Radeon® Xpress graphics controller with support for up to 256 MB of shared graphics memory. The notebook has a built-in 15.4” TFT wide XGA Crystal View color display. This system brings the computing power of a desktop personal computer to a portable environment.

Your computer comes with Microsoft Windows Vista™ Home Premium or Microsoft Windows Vista™ Business Edition pre-installed.

This manual explains how to operate your LifeBook notebook’s hardware and built-in system software.

Conventions Used in the Guide

Keyboard 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 page xx.)

On screen buttons or menu items appear in bold Example: Click OK to restart your LifeBook notebook.

FUJITSU CONTACT INFORMATION

Service and Support

You can contact Fujitsu Service and Support in the following ways:

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Toll free: 1-800-8Fujitsu (1-800-838-5487)

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E-mail: 8fujitsu@us.fujitsu.com

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Website: 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:

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Product name

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Product configuration number

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Product serial number

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Purchase date

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Conditions under which the problem occurred

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Any error messages that have occurred

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Type of device connected, if any

Fujitsu Online

You can go directly to the online Fujitsu Product catalog for your LifeBook notebook by going to: www.shopfujitsu.com.

You must have an active internet connection to use the online URL links.

The information icon highlights information that will enhance your understanding of the subject material.

The caution icon highlights information that is important to the safe operation of your computer, or to the integrity of your files. Please read all caution information carefully.

The warning icon highlights information that can be hazardous to either you, your LifeBook notebook, or your files. Please read all warning information carefully.

LIMITED WARRANTY

Your LifeBook notebook is backed by a Fujitsu International Limited Warranty. Check the service kit that came with your notebook for the Limited Warranty period and terms and conditions.

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LifeBook A3000 Series Notebook

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Getting to Know Your LifeBook Notebook

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LifeBook A3000 Series Notebook - Section Two

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Getting to Know Your LifeBook

Figure 2-1. Fujitsu LifeBook A3120 notebook

Overview

This section describes the components of your Fujitsu LifeBook A3120 notebook. We strongly recommend that you read it before using your notebook – even if you are already familiar with notebook computers.

UNPACKING

When you receive your LifeBook notebook, unpack it carefully and compare the parts you have received with the items listed below.

For a pre-configured model you should have:

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LifeBook A3120 notebook (Figure 2-1)

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AC adapter with AC power cord (Figure 2-2)

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Lithium ion Battery, pre-installed

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Driver and Application Restore (DAR) disc

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Phone/Modem (RJ-11) telephone cable

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Getting Started Guide

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User’s Guide (this document)

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International Limited Warranty Brochure

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Microsoft®-associated product materials

Depending on your system configuration, the following optional item may be included with your system:

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Additional battery

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ExpressCard TV Tuner

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Remote control package (for Windows Vista™ Home Premium models)

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External USB floppy disk drive

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Point and Write Pad stylus

Depending on your configuration, you may receive the following application CDs:

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Cyberlink Application CDs

Once you have checked and confirmed that your LifeBook system is complete, read through the following pages to learn about all of your notebook’s components.

Figure 2-2 AC Adapter

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LifeBook A3000 Series Notebook - Section Two

LifeBook

Application Panel/

Touchpad (or optional

Point and Write Pad)

Scroll/Fingerprint Sensor

Left Stereo

Speaker

Status

Indicator

Panel

Wireless LAN

Bluetooth

On/Off Switch

Headphone/

Line-Out Jack

Microphone/

Line-In Jack

Volume Buttons

Right Stereo Speaker

Figure 2-3. LifeBook notebook with display open

Keyboard

Display Panel Latch

Display Panel

Status Indicator Panel

Power/Suspend/

Resume Button

Locating the Controls and Connectors

TOP COMPONENTS

The following is a brief description of your LifeBook notebook’s top components.

Display Panel

The display panel is a color LCD panel with back lighting for the display of text and graphics.

Status Indicator Panel

The Status Indicator Panel displays symbols that correspond with a specific component of your LifeBook notebook. Note that the Status Indicator Panel is divided into two different locations. (See Status Indicator Panel on

page 11 for more information)

Power/Suspend/Resume Button

The Power/Suspend/Resume button allows you to suspend notebook activity without powering off, resume your LifeBook notebook from suspend mode, and power on your notebook when it has been shut down from Windows. (See Power/Suspend/Resume Button on

page 27 for more information)

Keyboard

A full-size keyboard with dedicated Windows keys. (See Keyboard on page 13 for more information)

Stereo Speakers

The built-in dual speakers allow for stereo sound.

Microphone/Line-In Jack

The microphone/line-in jack allows you to connect an external stereo microphone. (See Microphone/Line-In

Jack on page 43 for more information)

Headphone/Line-Out Jack

The headphone/line-out jack allows you to connect headphones. (See Optical Digital Audio Connector on

page 46 for more information)

Wireless LAN/Bluetooth On/Off Switch

The wireless LAN/Bluetooth on/off switch is used to turn on and off the WLAN and Bluetooth devices. Switching the device off when not in use will help to extend battery life. (Note that either or both devices can be turned on and off using this switch). (See Activating the WLAN Device on page 87 for more information)

Touchpad Pointing Device

The touchpad pointing device is a mouse-like cursor control with three buttons: right and left mouse-like buttons and a scroll /fingerprint sensor. Note that certain models have an optional Point and Write Pad rather than the standard touchpad that uses stylus input as well as finger input. (See Touchpad Pointing Device on page 15 for more information). The scroll button may be used as a fingerprint sensor device. (See Fingerprint Sensor Device on page 97 for more information).

LifeBook Application Panel/Volume Buttons

The LifeBook Application Panel/Volume Buttons provides one-touch application launch and volume up/ down capabilities. (See LifeBook Application Panel on

page 19 for more information)

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Getting to Know Your LifeBook

Stylus/Stylus Slot (Point and Write Pad Model Only)

Air Vents

Figure 2-4. LifeBook notebook left-side panel

LEFT-SIDE PANEL COMPONENTS

The following is a brief description of your LifeBook notebook’s left-side components.

Stylus/Stylus Slot

The stylus and stylus slot are found only on LifeBook models which have the optional Point and Write Pad rather than the standard touchpad. (See Touchpad

Pointing Device on page 15 for more information)

Air Vents

The air vents are used to cool the system to prevent over-

heating

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 cleaning, depending upon the environment in which the system is used.

Do not operate the notebook in areas where the air vents can be obstructed, such as in tight enclosures or on soft surfaces like a bed or cushion.

Optical Disk Drive Eject Button

Optical Disk Drive

Optical Disk Drive Emergency Release

Optical Disk Drive

The optical disk drive allows you to burn and play back media discs. (See Optical Disk Drive on page 33 for more information)

“Media” and “media disc” in this document refer to any of the media that can be used by this drive, including -among others -- DVD, DVD-R, DVD+R, Dual-layer DVD, DVD-RW, DVD+RW, CD-ROM, CD-R, or CD-RW formats.

Optical Disk Drive Emergency Release

The Optical Drive Emergency Release allows you to open the media player tray without powering on your LifeBook notebook. (See Emergency Media Tray Release

on page 34 for more information)

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LifeBook A3000 Series Notebook - Section Two

ExpressCard Eject Button

PC Card Eject Button

Figure 2-5. LifeBook notebook right-side panel

RIGHT-SIDE PANEL COMPONENTS

The following is a brief description of your LifeBook notebook’s right-side components.

ExpressCard Eject Button

The ExpressCard eject button is used for removing an ExpressCard from the slot.

ExpressCard Slot

The ExpressCard slot allows you to insert an ExpressCard. (See PC Cards/ExpressCards™ on page 38 for more

information)

USB 2.0 Ports

The USB 2.0 ports allow you to connect Universal Serial Bus devices. USB 2.0 transfers data at up to 480 Mbps and is backward compatible with USB 1.1 devices, which transfer data at up to 12 Mbps. There is a total of five USB 2.0 ports on your system: one on the right side and four in the back. (See Universal Serial Bus Ports on

page 42 for more information)

DC Power Jack

The DC power jack allows you to plug in the AC adapter to power your LifeBook notebook and charge the internal Lithium ion battery.

ExpressCard Slot

SD/Memory Stick/ xD Card Slot

PC Card Slot

DC Power Jack

USB 2.0 Port

IEEE 1394 Jack

IEEE 1394 (4-pin) Jack

The 4-pin 1394 jack is used to connect between your notebook and an IEEE 1394 peripheral such as a digital video camera. (See IEEE 1394 Port on page 43 for more

information)

SD/Memory Stick/xD Picture Card Slot

The Secure Digital/Memory Stick/xD Picture card slot allows you to insert a memory card for data storage. This architecture allows you to transfer data from a variety of different digital devices. (See Inserting Memory Stick/SD/

xD Cards on page 36 for more information)

PC Card Slot

The PC Card Slots allow you to insert a Type I or Type II PC Card. (See PC Cards/ExpressCards™ on page 38 for

more information)

PC Card Eject Button

The PC Card eject button is used for removing a PC Card from the slot.

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Anti-theft

Lock Slot

USB 2.0 Ports

Gigabit LAN

(RJ-45) Jack

S-Video Out Port

Air Vents

Figure 2-6. LifeBook notebook back panel

Getting to Know Your LifeBook

Modem Jack

External

Video Port

USB 2.0 Ports

BACK PANEL COMPONENTS

Following is a brief description of your LifeBook notebook’s back panel components.

Anti-theft Lock Slot

The anti-theft lock slot allows you to attach an optional physical lock down device.

USB 2.0 Ports

The USB 2.0 ports allow you to connect Universal Serial Bus devices. USB 2.0 transfers data at up to 480Mbps and is backward-compatible with USB 1.1 devices, which transfer data at up to 12Mbps. There is a total of five USB 2.0 ports on your system: one on the right side and four in the back. (See Universal Serial Bus Ports on

page 42 for more information)

Gigabit LAN (RJ-45) Jack

The internal LAN (RJ-45) jack is used for an internal Gigabit (10Base-T/100Base-Tx/1000Base-T) Ethernet LAN connection. (See Internal LAN (RJ-45) Jack on

page 42 for more information)

S-Video Out Port

The S-Video output is used to transmit a high resolution video signal to a compatible TV or VCR. (See S-Video

Out Port on page 43 for more information)

Air Vents

The air vents are used to cool the system to prevent over-

heating

To protect your notebook from damage and to optimize performance, be sure to

keep all air all vents unobstructed, clean, and clear of debris. They may require

periodic cleaning, depending upon the environment in which the system is used.

External Video Port

The external video port allows you to connect an external monitor or LCD projector. (See External Video

Port on page 43 for more information)

Modem (RJ-11) Telephone Jack

The Modem (RJ-11) telephone jack is for attaching a telephone line to the internal multinational 56K modem. (See Modem (RJ-11) Telephone Jack on page 42

for more information)

The internal modem is not intended for use with Digital PBX systems. Do not connect the internal modem to a Digital PBX as it may cause serious damage to the internal modem or your entire notebook. Consult your PBX manufacturer’s documentation for details. Some hotels have Digital PBX systems. Be sure to find out BEFORE you connect your modem.

The internal multinational modem is designed to the ITU-T V.90/v.92 standard. Its maximum speed of 53000bps is the highest allowed by FCC, and its actual connection rate depends on the line conditions. The maximum speed is 33600 bps at upload, in accordance with FCC regulations.

For additional information about the modem, refer to the Fujitsu website at: http://www.computers.us.fujitsu.com

Do not operate the notebook in areas where the air vents can be obstructed, such as in tight enclosures or on soft surfaces like a bed or cushion.

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Air Vents

Configuration Label

Main Unit

and Certificate of

Authenticity

(approximate

location)

Memory

Upgrade

Compartment

Figure 2-7. LifeBook notebook bottom panel

BOTTOM COMPONENTS

The following is a brief description of your LifeBook notebook’s bottom panel components.

Main Unit and Configuration Label

The configuration label shows the model number and other information about your notebook. In addition, the configuration portion of the label has the serial number and manufacturer information that you will need to give your support representative. It identifies the exact version of various components of your notebook.

Air Vents

The air vents are used to cool the system to prevent over-

heating

Lithium ion Battery Bay

The battery bay contains the internal Lithium ion battery. It can be opened for the removal of the battery when stored over a long period of time or for swapping a discharged battery with a charged Lithium ion battery.

(See Lithium ion Battery on page 31 for more information)

Memory Upgrade Compartment

Your notebook comes with high speed Double Data Rate Synchronous Dynamic RAM (DDR SDRAM). The memory upgrade compartment allows you to expand the system memory capacity of your notebook, thus improving overall performance. (See Memory Upgrade Module on page 40 for more information).

Do not operate the notebook in areas where the air vents can be obstructed, such as in tight enclosures or on soft surfaces like a bed or cushion.

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Power Battery

Battery Charging

Level

HDD/ODD Access

Figure 2-8. Status Indicator Panel

Status Indicator Panel

The Status Indicator displays symbols that correspond with a specific component of your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook. These symbols tell you how each of those components are operating. (Figure 2-8)

POWER INDICATOR

The Power indicator symbol states whether your system is operational. It has several different states, each of which tells you the mode your notebook is in.

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Steady On: This means that there is power to your LifeBook notebook and that it is ready for use.

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Flashing: This means that your notebook is in Standby mode.

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Steady Off: This means that your system is either in Save-to-Disk mode, or that your notebook has been turned off.

If you are charging your battery, the Power indicator will remain on even if your notebook is shut off. The Power indicator will also remain on if you have either adapter connected and are shut down from Windows.

BATTERY CHARGING INDICATOR

When the AC adapter is connected to your system, this indicator shows the status of the battery charging, as follows:

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Green, solid: The battery is either fully charged or the AC adapter is connected and there is no battery pack installed.

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Orange, solid: The battery pack is charging.

NumLk

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Orange, blinking: Charging is suspended due to exces-

CapsLk

ScrLk

sively high or low battery temperature.

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Off: No AC adapter is connected.

BATTERY LEVEL INDICATOR

The Battery Level indicator displays the charge level of the battery pack, as follows:

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Green, solid: Battery is between 51% and 100% charged.

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Orange, solid: Battery is between 13% and 50% charged.

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Red, solid: Battery is between 0% and 12% charged.

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Orange, blinking: Blinks during battery status measurement (Four seconds after the battery is installed).

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Red, blinking: There is a problem with the battery.

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Off: There is no battery installed.

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If the battery pack is installed while the power is turned off, the battery level indicator will display the charge level for five seconds after it blinks orange.

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If the AC adapter is not connected or the battery pack is not fully charged when the computer is switched to standby mode, the indicator will blink. The LED blinks at the rate of one second on/five seconds off.

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Batteries subjected to shocks, vibration or extreme temperatures can be permanently damaged.

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A shorted battery is damaged and must be replaced.

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HDD/ODD ACCESS INDICATOR

The Hard Disk Drive/Optical Disk Drive Access indicator tells you that the drive is being accessed. If the Auto Insert Notification function is active, the indicator will flash periodically when your system is checking the optical drive. If the Auto Insert Notification function is not active, the indicator will only flash when you access the drive. The default setting is the Auto Insert Notification function active.

The Auto Insert Notification function will periodically check for a disc installed in the drive, causing the HDD/ODD Access indicator to flash. The Auto Insert Notification function allows your system to start an optical disc automatically as soon as it is inserted in the drive and the tray is closed. It will begin playing an audio DVD/ CD or will start an application if the DVD/ CD has an auto-run file

NUMLK INDICATOR

The NumLk indicator states that the integral keyboard is set in ten-key numeric keypad mode.

CAPSLOCK INDICATOR

The CapsLock indicator states that your keyboard is set to type in all capital letters.

SCRLK INDICATOR

The ScrLk indicator states that your scroll lock is active.

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Function Keys

Fn Key

Start Key

Numeric Keypad

(surrounded by heavy line)

Figure 2-9 Keyboard

Keyboard

USING THE KEYBOARD

Your LifeBook notebook has an integral 86-key keyboard. The keys perform all the standard functions of a 101-key keyboard, including the Windows keys and other special function keys. This section describes the following keys.

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Numeric keypad

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Cursor keys

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Function keys

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Windows keys

NUMERIC KEYPAD

Certain keys on the keyboard perform dual functions as both standard character keys and numeric keypad keys. NumLk 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 functions.

WINDOWS KEYS

Your LifeBook notebook has two Windows keys, consisting of one Start key and one Application key. The Start key displays the Start menu. This button functions the same as your on-screen Start menu button. The

Application Key

Cursor Keys

Application key functions the same as your right mouse button and displays shortcut menus for the selected item. (Refer to your Windows documentation for additional information regarding the Windows keys.)

CURSOR KEYS

The cursor keys are the four arrow keys on the keyboard which allow you to move the cursor up, down, left and right in applications. In programs such as Windows Explorer, it moves the “focus” (selects the next item up, down, left, or right).

FUNCTION KEYS

Your LifeBook notebook has 12 function keys, F1 through F12. The functions assigned to these keys differ for each application. You should refer to your software documentation to find out how these keys are used.

The [Fn] key provides extended functions for the LifeBook notebook and is always used in conjunction with another key.

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[Fn+F3]: Pressing [F3] while holding [Fn] will toggle the Audio Mute on and off.

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[Fn+F4]: Pressing [F4] while holding down [Fn] allows you to toggle between an internal mouse (touchpad) and an external mouse (USB-type).

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[Fn+F5]: Pressing [F5] while holding [Fn] allows you to toggle between video compensation and no compensation. (Video compensation controls spacing on the display. When it is enabled, displays with less than 1280 x 800 or 800 x 600 pixel resolution will still cover the entire screen.)

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[Fn+F6]: Pressing [F6] repeatedly while holding [Fn] will lower the brightness of your display.

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[Fn+F7]: Pressing [F7] repeatedly while holding [Fn] will increase the brightness of the display.

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[Fn+F8]: Pressing [F8] repeatedly while holding [Fn] will decrease the volume of your LifeBook notebook.

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[Fn+F9]: Pressing [F9] repeatedly while holding [Fn] will increase the volume of your LifeBook notebook.

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[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 choices, in order, are: built-in display panel only, both built-in display panel and external monitor or external monitor only.

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Touchpad (or optional

Point and Write Pad)

Left Button

Scrolling/Fingerprint Recognition Sensor

Right Button

Getting to Know Your LifeBook

Figure 2-10. Touchpad pointing device

Touchpad Pointing Device

The Touchpad pointing device comes built into your LifeBook notebook. It is used to control the movement of the pointer to select items on your display panel. The Touchpad is composed of a cursor control, a left and right button, and a scrolling /fingerprint sensor.

Note that certain configurations of this system have an optional Point and Write Pad instead of a touchpad pointing device.

(See Optional Point and Write Pad on page 16 for more information)

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 scrolling sensor allows you to navigate quickly through pages. Note that the scrolling sensor is also used as a Fingerprint Recognition Sensor. (See Fingerprint

Sensor Device on page 99 for more information)

The left and right buttons function the same as mouse buttons. The functionality of the buttons may vary depending on the application being used. (Figure 2-10)

An external mouse can be connected to a USB port on your LifeBook notebook and used simultaneously with the Touchpad. However, if you boot the system with an external mouse connected the Touchpad will be disabled or enabled depending on the specifications in your BIOS settings.

(See BIOS Setup Utility on page 25 for more information)

CLICKING

Clicking means pushing and releasing a button. To leftclick, 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 tapping lightly on the Touchpad once. (Figure 2-11)

Figure 2-11 Clicking methods

DOUBLE-CLICKING

Double-clicking means pushing and releasing the left button twice in rapid succession. This 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, then immediately release it. You also have the option to perform the double-click operation by tapping lightly on the Touchpad twice. (Figure 2-12)

Figure 2-12 Double-clicking methods

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If the interval between clicks is too long, the double-click will not be executed.

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Parameters for the Touchpad can be adjusted from the Mouse Properties dialog box located in the Windows Control Panel.

DRAGGING

Dragging means pressing and holding the left button, while moving 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 the Touchpad, and then release your finger. (Figure 2-13)

Figure 2-13 Dragging methods

TOUCHPAD CONTROL ADJUSTMENT

The Windows Control Panel allows you to customize your Touchpad with selections made from within the Mouse Properties dialog box.

OPTIONAL POINT AND WRITE PAD

Certain configurations of this LifeBook notebook have an optional Point and Write Pad in the location of the touchpad pointing device. The Point and Write Pad is compatible with the latest Microsoft Windows Vista operating system. For example, use MS Journal for notetaking with the pad, and use MS Paint for drawing pictures.

The Point and Write Pad enriches the user’s experience by enabling powerful note-taking, handwriting recognition, and fast navigation options under the Vista environment that allow the user to quickly and intuitively get results faster and more efficiently. (Figure 2-15)

The Point and Write Pad stylus is used on the pad just as if it were a pen writing on paper.

SCROLLING

Using the scrolling sensor allows you to navigate through a document quickly without using the window’s scroll bars. This is particularly useful when you are navigating through online pages. To use the scrolling sensor, move your finger forward or backward across the button to scroll up or down a page. When you have reached the desired section of the page, raise your finger. (Figure )

Note that you can also scroll by sliding your finger up and down the right side of the touchpad. This feature is disabled by default, but you can enable it by going to Start -> Control Panel -> Mouse.

The scrolling sensor is also used as a fingerprint sensor. To use the fingerprint sensor device, refer to the appendix of this document. (See Fingerprint Sensor

Device on page 99 for more information)

Figure 2-14 Scrolling

Figure 2-15 Writing on the Point and Write Pad

Using the Optional Point and Write Pad

1. Remove the stylus from the stylus slot on the rear left side of the system. (See Left-Side Panel Compo- nents on page 7 for more information).

2. You can use the Point and Write Pad for clicking, double-clicking, scrolling, and dragging, just as you would with a touch pad. To use the Point and Write Pad for these functions, follow the instructions above for the touchpad, substituting the stylus for your finger.

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The stylus should not be used to tap on the display; it has no effect on the display, and could cause damage to the screen if so used.

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When using the stylus on the pad, you cannot use your finger to control the touchpad. If you want to use your finger on the touchpad, keep the stylus away from the pad, or it might interfere with the operation.

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Right-click function is not supported by the stylus. Use the right button for right-click functions.

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Use the stylus gently on the pad so as not to damage the stylus or pad. Little pressure is required for the stylus to work effectively.

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Be careful not to leave the stylus on the keyboard or palm rest when closing the display.

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To change the double-tap speed, go to Control Panel -> Other Options -> Flatpoint Digitizer.

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Volume Control

Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook has multiple volume controls which interact with each other.

Software that contains audio files will also contain a volume control of its own. If you install an external audio device that has an independent volume control, the hardware volume control and the software volume control will interact with each other. It should be noted that if you set your software volume to Off, you will override the external volume control setting.

CONTROLLING THE VOLUME

The volume can be controlled in several different ways:

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Volume can be set using the volume buttons to the right of the application buttons above the left of the keyboard. The buttons are labeled “- Vol ” and “Vol +”.

(Figure 2-16)

Vol

Figure 2-16 Volume buttons

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Volume can be set from within the Volume Control on the Taskbar.

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Volume can be controlled with the F8 and F9 functions keys. Pressing [F8] repeatedly while holding [Fn] will decrease the volume of your notebook. Pressing [F9] repeatedly while holding [Fn] will increase the volume of your notebook.

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Volume can be controlled by many volume controls that are set within individual applications.

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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 discover the optimal sound level.

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Home

My Home

Button

Web

Web Search

Button

ABC

Application

Button A

Figure 2-17. LifeBook Application Panel

Application

Button B

LifeBook Application Panel

A unique feature of your notebook is the LifeBook Application Panel. The Application Panel makes your LifeBook notebook more than just another computer. This panel allows you to launch selected applications with the touch of a button.

Your LifeBook notebook is pre-installed with software utilities that let you operate and configure your LifeBook Application Panel. These utilities are found under [Start] -> All Programs -> Application Panel.

The panel consists of five buttons, labeled “My Home”, “Web Search”, “A”, “B”, and “C”. Pressing any of the application buttons will launch a user-defined application. The defaults are as follows:

Button Label Default Application

My Home Default Browser

Web Search www.google.com

ANotepad

BCalculator

C Unassigned

CONFIGURING THE APPLICATION PANEL

When you start your system, the LifeBook Application Panel is automatically activated. As an application launcher, the LifeBook Application Panel is very flexible, giving you a variety of options. To set up the panel to best suit your needs, the Application Panel Setup utility will quickly and easily help you make the most of this valuable feature.

By default, pressing the “My Home” button will open the Fujitsu Computer Systems Corporation home page.

Vol

Application

Button C

Vol ume Down*

* Shown for reference only

Vol ume

Up*

Pressing the “Web Search” button will open the Google search page.

Pressing the “A” or “B” buttons will open Notepad and Calculator, respectively. (Note that the “C” button is initially unassigned).

Any of these button defaults can be changed using the following procedure.

To configure your LifeBook Application Panel with the Application Panel Setup utility:

1. Click on [Start] -> All Programs.

2. Select LifeBook Application Panel from the drop- down menu, then click on Setup of LifeBook Appli- cation Panel. The Button Setting window will open.

The Button Setting window has tabs that correspond to the buttons on the application panel. When you receive your notebook, these buttons are pre-configured to launch specific programs, as noted above.

In order to reconfigure a button to launch a different program, follow these steps:

1. On the Button Setting window, click the tab of the button you want to configure.

2. Ensure that the “Enable this button” check box is selected, then click the [Application registration...] button.

3. You can either select an application from the Start menu, or select an application directly by clicking the “Select from Start Menu” or “Select directly” button, respectively.

4. Once you’ve selected an application, click [Next].

5. In the next window, you can select to play a sound when the application starts.

6. Click [Finish] to complete the procedure. After this point, whenever you click the appropriate application button, the application to which you assigned it will start.

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At the bottom of each application setup page are two selectable options. The first will enable/disable the button when your LifeBook notebook is in Standby mode, and the second will enable/disable the button when your LifeBook notebook is powered off. You can enable/disable either or both of these functions simply by clicking on the option.

When you have finished with Button Setting window, click on OK, and the new settings will take effect. You can reconfigure your LifeBook Application Panel as often as you like.

If you choose to use the buttons when the notebook is in standby or turned off, they will function even if hit accidentally, and will turn on your notebook even if you are not using the notebook. This could deplete your battery, and you will need to recharge it before using the notebook.

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Getting Started

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AC Adapter

Figure 3-1 Connecting the AC Adapter

Getting Started

DC Power Jack

DC Output Cable

AC Cable

Power Sources

Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook has three possible power sources: a primary Lithium ion battery, an AC adapter or an optional Auto/Airline adapter.

CONNECTING THE POWER ADAPTERS

The AC adapter or optional Auto/Airline adapter provides power for operating your notebook and charging the batteries.

Connecting the AC Adapter

1. Plug the DC output cable into the DC power jack of your LifeBook notebook.

2. Plug the AC adapter into an AC electrical outlet.

(Figure 3-1)

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.

3. Plug the Auto/Airline adapter into the DC power jack on an airplane seat.

Switching from AC Adapter Power or the Auto/Airline Adapter to Battery Power

1. Be sure that you have at least one charged battery installed.

2. Remove the AC adapter or the Auto/Airline adapter.

The Lithium ion battery is not charged upon purchase. Initially, you will need to connect either the AC adapter or the Auto/Airline adapter to use your notebook.

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Display Panel Latch

Figure 3-2 Opening the Display Panel

Display Panel

Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook contains a display panel that is backlit for easier viewing in bright environments and maintains top resolution through the use of activematrix technology.

OPENING THE DISPLAY PANEL

1. Press the Display Panel latch to release the locking mechanism, allowing you to raise the display.

2. Lift the display backwards, being careful not to touch the screen, until it is at a comfortable viewing angle. (Figure 3-2)

ADJUSTING DISPLAY PANEL BRIGHTNESS

Once you have turned on your LifeBook notebook, you may want to adjust the brightness level of the screen to a more comfortable viewing level. To adjust the brightness, use the keyboard function keys, as noted below.

Using the Keyboard

Adjusting the brightness using the keyboard changes the setting only temporarily.

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[Fn+F6]: Pressing repeatedly will lower the brightness of your display.

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[Fn+F7]: Pressing repeatedly will increase the brightness of the display.

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When using AC power your brightness setting is set to its highest level by default. When using battery power your brightness setting is set to approximately mid-level by default.

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The higher the brightness level, the more power the notebook will consume and the faster your batteries will discharge. For maximum battery life, make sure that the brightness is set as low as possible.

CLOSING THE DISPLAY PANEL

1. Holding the edge of your display panel, pull it forward until it is flush with the body of your LifeBook notebook.

2. Push down until you hear a click. This will engage the locking mechanism and prevent your display panel from opening unexpectedly.

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Starting Your LifeBook Notebook

POWER ON

Power/Suspend/Resume Button

The Power/Suspend/Resume button is used to turn on your LifeBook notebook from its off state. Once you have connected your AC adapter or charged the internal Lithium ion battery, you can power on your LifeBook notebook. (See figure 2-3 on page 6 for location)

When you turn on your LifeBook notebook be sure you have a power source. This means that at least one battery is installed and charged, or that the AC or Auto/Airline adapter is connected and has power.

To turn on your LifeBook notebook from its off state, press the Power/Suspend/Resume button, located above the keyboard to the right. When you are done working you can either leave your LifeBook notebook in Standby mode, (See Standby Mode on page 27 for more informa-

tion), or you can turn it off (See Power Off on page 28 for more information).

BOOT SEQUENCE

The procedure for starting up your notebook is called the Bootup sequence and involves your notebook’s BIOS. When your LifeBook notebook is first turned on, the main system memory is empty, and it needs to find instructions to start up your notebook. This information is in the BIOS program. Each time you power up or restart your notebook, it goes through a boot sequence which displays a Fujitsu logo until your operating system is loaded. During booting, your notebook is performing a standard boot sequence including a Power On Self Test (POST). If the 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:

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You turn on the power to your LifeBook notebook.

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You restart your notebook from the Windows Shut Down dialog box.

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The software initiates a system restart. Example: When you install a new application.

HARD DISK DRIVE PASSWORDS

To provide additional data security, you can assign passwords to your hard disk drive. This feature is managed in the system BIOS Setup Utility. See BIOS Setup Utility below for information about accessing the utility

Do not carry your LifeBook notebook around with the power on or subject it to shocks or vibration, as you risk damaging your hard disk drive.

When you power on your LifeBook, it will perform a Power On Self Test (POST) to check the internal parts and configuration for correct functionality. If a fault is found, your LifeBook notebook will emit an audio warning and/ or an error message will be displayed. (See Power On Self Test Messages on page 55 for more information) 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 revising the settings.

After satisfactory completion of the Power On Self Test (POST), your notebook will load your operating system.

Never turn off your LifeBook notebook during the Power On Self Test (POST) or it will cause an error message to be displayed when you turn your LifeBook notebook on the next time.

(See Power On Self Test Messages on page 55 for more information)

Remember your passwords. If you set and forget your User and Master hard disk passwords, Fujitsu Computer Systems will not be able to reset it. You may lose data and have to replace your system board or hard disk drive.

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

The BIOS Setup Utility is a program that sets up the operating environment for your LifeBook notebook. Your BIOS is set at the factory for normal operating conditions, therefore there is no need to set or change the BIOS’ environment to operate your notebook.

The BIOS Setup Utility configures:

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Device control feature parameters, such as changing I/O addresses and boot devices.

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System Data Security feature parameters, such as passwords.

Entering the BIOS Setup Utility

To enter the BIOS Setup Utility do the following:

1. Turn on or restart your LifeBook notebook.

2. Press the [F2] key when the Fujitsu logo appears on the screen. This will open the main menu of the BIOS Setup Utility with current settings displayed.

3. Press the [RIGHT ARROW] or [LEFT ARROW] key to scroll through the other setup menus to review or alter the current settings.

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BIOS Guide

A guide to your notebook’s BIOS is available online. Please visit our service and support website at: http://www.us.fujitsu.com/computers. Once there, select Support, then select Notebooks under User’s Guides. Select LifeBook BIOS Guides from the pulldown menu for your LifeBook series. If you’re unsure of the notebook’s BIOS number, refer to your packing slip

If your data security settings require it, you may be asked for a password before the BIOS main menu will appear.

BOOTING THE SYSTEM

We strongly recommend that you not attach any external devices and do not put a DVD/CD in your drive until you have gone through the initial power on sequence.

When you turn on your LifeBook notebook for the first time, it will display a Fujitsu logo on the screen. If you do nothing the system will load the operating system, and then the Windows Welcome will begin.

The first time you initialize your system, the screen will be blank for approximately two minutes. This is normal. After

initialization, a “Set Up Windows” dialog box will appear.

Important: During the setup procedure, do not disconnect the power supply, press any buttons, or use any peripheral devices such as a mouse, keyboard, or remote control.

STARTING VISTA FOR THE FIRST TIME

In order to ensure that you receive the most benefits from the Windows operating system, it should be registered the first time you use it.

1. First of all, you will need to read and accept the End User License Agreements (EULAs).

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If you reject the terms of the license agreement you will be asked to review the license agreement for information on returning Windows or to shut down your LifeBook notebook.

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You cannot use your notebook until you have accepted the License Agreement. If you stop the process your notebook will return to the beginning of the Windows Welcome Process, even if you shut your notebook down and start it up again.

3. The next screen asks for a Computer Name and allows you to choose a desktop background.

4. You will next see a "Help protect Windows automatically" screen in which the default choice is "Use recommended settings”. The other two choices are "Install important updates only" and "Ask me later". Select from the three choices.

5. On the next screen set your time and date settings.

6. You will next see the "Select your computer's current location" screen. Make your selection from Home, Work (Default), and Public location.

7. The "Thank you" screen follows and an offer for free Norton is extended. Following are several screens while Windows checks the system performance.

8. Windows will then boot up for the first time.

REGISTERING WINDOWS WITH MICROSOFT

1. After Windows has booted up for the first time, the Control Panel Welcome Center will appear. If the Register Windows Online icon is not seen in the window, click on “Show all 14 items”.

2. Click on Register Windows Online and follow the instructions that appear to register your copy of Windows.

REGISTERING YOUR LIFEBOOK NOTEBOOK

How do I register my LifeBook notebook?

You can register your LifeBook by going to our website:

http://www.us.fujitsu.com/computers

You will need to be set up with an Internet Service Provider (ISP) to register online.

INSTALLING CLICK ME!

The first time you boot up your system, you will see a “Primary Settings for the PC” window. This window explains the installations which will be performed by the Click Me! utility. If you click [Execute], Click Me! will begin installing. If after clicking the button you receive a “User Account Control” window, you will be asked for your permission to continue. Click [Yes] to continue. If you cancel the operation, the Click Me! icon will appear on your desktop for later installation.

2. You will be prompted to enter your User Name and Password and you will be given a chance to select an icon for your account.

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Power Management

Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook has many options and features for conserving battery power. Some of these features are automatic and need no user intervention, such as those for the internal modem. However, others depend on the parameters you set to best suit your operating conditions, such as those for the display brightness. Internal power management for your notebook may be controlled from settings made in your operating system, pre-bundled power management application, or from settings made in BIOS setup utility.

Besides the options available for conserving battery power, there are also some things that you can do to prevent your battery from running down as quickly. For example, you can create an appropriate power saving profile, put your notebook into Standby 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 notebook is active, but not actively accessing anything, and immediately release the button. The system will enter Standby mode.

If your notebook is suspended, pushing the Power/ Suspend/Resume button returns your notebook to active operation. You can tell whether the system is in standby by looking at the Power indicator. (See Figure 2-3 on page 6) If the indicator is visible and not flashing, your notebook is fully operational. If the indicator is visible and flashing, your notebook is in Standby mode. If the indicator is not visible, the power is off or your notebook is in Hibernation mode. (See Hibernation Feature)

STANDBY MODE

Standby mode in Windows saves the contents of your system memory during periods of inactivity by maintaining power to critical parts. This mode will turn off the CPU, display, hard drive, and all the other internal components except those necessary to maintain system memory and allow for restarting. Your notebook can be put in Standby mode by:

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Pressing the Power/Suspend/Resume button when your system is turned on.

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Selecting Sleep from the Windows Shut Down menu.

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Timing out from lack of activity.

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Allowing the battery to reach the Dead Battery Warning condition.

Your notebook’s system memory typically stores the file on which you are working, open application information, and any other data required to support operations in progress. When you resume operation from Standby mode, your notebook will return to the point where it left off. You must use the Power/Suspend/Resume button to resume operation, and there must be an adequate power source available, or your notebook will not resume.

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If you are running your notebook on battery power, be aware that the battery continues to discharge while your notebook is in Standby mode, though not as fast as when fully operational.

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Disabling the Power/Suspend/Resume button prevents it from being used to put the notebook into Standby or Hibernation (Save-to-Disk) mode. The button resume function cannot be disabled.

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The Standby or Hibernation (Save-toDisk) mode should not be used with certain PC Cards. Check your PC Card documentation for more information. When PC Cards or external devices are in use, Hibernation (Save-to-Disk) mode cannot return to the exact state prior to suspension, because all of the peripheral devices will be re-initialized when the system restarts.

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If your notebook is actively accessing information when you enter the Standby or Hibernation (Save-to-Disk) mode, changes to open files are not lost. The files are left open and memory is kept active during Standby mode or the memory is transferred to the internal hard drive during Hibernation mode.

The main advantage of using Hibernation (Save-to-Disk) is that power is not required to maintain your data. This is particularly important if you will be leaving your notebook in a suspended state for a prolonged period of time. The drawback of using Hibernation mode is that it lengthens the power down and power up sequences and resets peripheral devices.

HIBERNATION (SAVE-TO-DISK) FEATURE

The Hibernation feature saves your system’s memory contents to the hard drive as a part of the Standby/ Resume mode. You can enable or disable this feature.

Enable or Disable the Hibernation Feature

The default settings are not enabled. To enable or disable the Hibernation feature follow these easy steps:

1. From the Start menu, select Control Panel.

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3. Select “Choose what the power button does” or “Choose what closing the lid does”, then make your selections (Do Nothing, Sleep, Hibernate, or Shut Down).

RESTARTING THE SYSTEM

If your system is on and you need to restart it, be sure that you use the following procedure.

1. Click the Start button, and then move the mouse over the right arrow.

2. Select the desired action from the list.

Turning off your notebook without exiting Windows, or turning it on within 10 seconds of being shut off may cause an error when you start the next time.

POWER OFF

Before turning off the power, check that the hard drive, optical drive, PC Card, and floppy disk indicators are all Off. (See Figure 2-3 on page 6). If you power-off while accessing a disk or PC Card there is a risk of data loss. To ensure that the notebook shuts down without error, use the Windows shutdown procedure.

Be sure to close all files, exit all applications, and shut down your operating system prior to turning off the power. If files are open when you turn the power off, you will lose any changes that have not been saved, and may cause disk errors.

Using the correct procedure to shut down from Windows 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 the arrow at the bottom right.

2. From the dropdown menu, select Shut Down (or Sleep or Hibernate).

If you are going to store your notebook for a month or more see Care and Maintenance Section.

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User-Installable Features

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Lithium ion Battery

Your LifeBook notebook has a Lithium ion battery that provides power for operating your notebook when no external power source is available. The battery is durable and long lasting, but should not be exposed to extreme temperatures, high voltages, chemicals or other hazards.

The Lithium ion battery operating time may become shorter if it is used under the following conditions:

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When used at temperatures that exceeds 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.

(See Battery Charging Indicator on page 11 for more information)

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When using a high current device such as a modem, Multi-Format DVD Writer, DVD-ROM drive, DVD/ CD-RW combo drive, or the hard drive, using the AC adapter will conserve your battery life.

Do not leave a faulty battery in your LifeBook notebook. It may damage your AC adapter, optional Auto/Airline adapter, another battery or your notebook itself. It may also prevent operation of your notebook by draining all available current into the bad battery.

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Actual battery life will vary based on screen brightness, applications, features, power management settings, battery condition and other customer preferences. CD-ROM drive, MultiFormat DVD Writer, DVD/CD-RW drive combo, or hard drive usage may also have a significant impact on battery life. The battery charging capacity is reduced as the battery ages. If your battery is running low quickly, you should replace it with a new one.

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Under federal, state, or local law it may be illegal to dispose of batteries by putting them in the trash. Please take care of our environment and dispose of batteries properly. Check with your local government authority for details regarding recycling or disposing of old batteries. If you cannot find this information elsewhere, contact your support representative at 1-800-8FUJITSU (1-800838-5487)

RECHARGING THE BATTERIES

If you want to know the condition of the primary Lithium ion battery, check the Battery Level indicator located on the Status Indicator panel. The indicator changes as the battery level changes.

The Lithium ion battery is recharged internally using the AC adapter or Auto/Airline adapter. To recharge the battery make sure the battery that needs to be charged is installed in your LifeBook notebook and connect the AC or Auto/Airline adapter

Make sure that the Battery Charging indicator and the percentage charge is shown inside the Battery Level icon on the Status Indicator Panel.

There is no memory effect on the Lithium ion battery therefore you do not need to discharge the battery completely before recharging. The charge times will be significantly longer if your notebook is in use while the battery is charging. If you want to charge the battery more quickly, put your notebook into Standby mode, or turn it off while the adapter is charging the battery.

(See Power Management on page 27 for more information

on Standby mode and shutdown procedure)

Using heavy current devices such as Modem or frequent DVD/CD-RW/CDROM accesses may prevent charging completely.

Low Battery State

When the battery is running low, a low battery notification 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 notebook will go into Standby mode. There is no guarantee that your data will be saved once

the notebook reaches this point.

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Once the low battery notification message appears, you need to save all your active data and put your LifeBook notebook into Standby mode until you can provide a new power source. You should provide a charged battery, an AC power adapter, or Auto/Airline adapter as soon as possible.

When you are in Standby mode there must always be at least one power source active. If you remove all power sources while your LifeBook notebook is in Standby mode, any data that has not been saved to the hard drive will be lost.

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Dead Battery Suspend mode shows on the Status indicator just like the normal Standby mode. Once your notebook goes into Dead Battery Suspend mode you will be unable to resume operation until you provide a source of power either from an adapter, or a charged battery. Once you have provided power, you will need to press the Power/Suspend/Resume button to resume operation.

In the Dead Battery Suspend mode, your data can be maintained for some time, but if a power source is not provided promptly, the Power indicator will stop flashing and go out, meaning that you have lost the data that was not stored. Once you provide power, you can continue to use your notebook while an adapter is charging the battery.

Shorted Batteries

The Status Indicator panel uses a Battery Level indicator to display the operating level available in that battery. (See figure 2-8 on page 11) If this display is red and blinking, it means the battery is damaged and must be replaced so it does not damage other parts of your LifeBook notebook.

REPLACING THE BATTERY

With the purchase of an additional battery, you can have a fully charged spare to swap with one that is not charged. There are two ways to swap batteries, coldswapping and hot-swapping:

Cold-swapping Batteries

To cold-swap batteries in your battery bay follow these easy steps: (Figure 4-1)

Hot-swapping Batteries

To hot-swap batteries in your battery bay follow these easy steps: (Figure 4-1)

Be sure to plug in an AC Adapter prior to removing the battery. There is no bridge

battery present to support the system while the battery is being replaced. If you do not use an AC Adapter you will lose any unsaved files.

1. Plug an AC Adapter into the system and connect it to a power outlet.

Battery Bay

Battery Pack

Figure 4-1. Removing a Battery

Release Latches

2. Follow steps 3 through 5 in “Cold Swapping Batteries”.

1. Have a charged battery ready to install.

2. Shut down your notebook and disconnect the AC adapter.

3. Unlock the battery by pushing the two release latches toward the battery pack (Figure 4-1).

4. While pressing the release latches, lift the battery out of the bay.

5. Insert a new battery into the bay, and press it down so that the latches click into place.

6. Plug in the AC adapter and turn the power on.

If the Lithium ion battery connector is not fully seated, you may not be able to use your notebook or charge your battery.

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Media Holder Tray

Media Tray Eject Button

User Installable Features

Figure 4-2. Optical Drive

Optical Disk Drive

A variety of media is available to use with your DualLayer Multi-Format DVD Writer, also known as an “optical disk drive”.

DVD-R and DVD-RW discs hold up to 4.7 GB of data (DVD-R discs used with the Dual-Layer Multi-Format DVD writer hold up to 8.5 GB of data.). A DVD-R disc can only be written to once; DVD-RW discs can be written to over and over. DVD-R and DVD-RW discs can be played on most standard DVD players. CD-R and CD-RW discs hold up to 640 MB of data. A CD-R disc can only be written to once; CD-RW discs can be written to over and over.

The Dual-Layer Multi-Format DVD Writer allows you to access movies, software, and audio DVD/CDs as well as to read and write to CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-RW, DVD+RW, and DVD RAM discs.

Install your media player software before first using the optical drive. Refer to the applicable readme file or tutorial associated with the software.

MEDIA PLAYER SOFTWARE

The optical disk drive and media player software let you play DVDs and CDs on your notebook. The media player includes controls which allow you to take full advantage of the DVD movie features, as well as standard features like fast forward, fast reverse, pause, etc. With this drive you can also burn onto recordable discs.

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Do not operate your optical drive unless your LifeBook notebook is sitting on a flat surface. Using a drive when the system is not level may damage the drive or prevent proper operation.

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Prolonged use of the optical drive, such as watching a DVD movie, will substantially reduce your battery life if no other power source is attached.

LOADING MEDIA ON YOUR DRIVE

To load a disc into your optical drive:

1. Push and release the eject button on the front of the optical drive to open the holder tray. The tray will come out of the LifeBook notebook a short distance.

2. Gently pull the tray out until a media disc can easily be placed in the tray.

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There may be a protective sheet in the tray from when it was shipped; please make sure it is removed before operating the drive.

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You should periodically check the Fujitsu website at http://www.us.fujitsu.com/computers for current updated drivers.

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All LifeBook DVD players are set to play DVD titles with region code number 1 which is specified for the North American market. The region number is a regional restriction code defined by the DVD Forum acting on Hollywood requirements. Different region codes are recorded on video DVD titles for publication in different areas of the world. If the regional code of the DVD player does not match the regional codes on the titles, then playback is impossible.

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You can change the region code on the DVD player using the Properties menu of the DVD software. Note, however, that you can only change the region code up to four times. After the fourth change, the last region code entered becomes permanent, and cannot be changed.

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 4-3)

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If you have disabled the Auto Insert Notification Function, you will have to start the drive from your desktop, since your LifeBook notebook will not automatically recognize that media has been loaded.

(a)

(c)

Figure 4-3. Loading/Ejecting Media

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(d)

REMOVING MEDIA

1. Push and release the eject button on the front of the optical drive. This will stop the drive and the holder tray will come out of the LifeBook notebook a short distance.

2. Gently pull the tray out until the disc can easily be removed from the tray.

3. Carefully remove the media disc from the holder tray.

4. Gently push the holder tray back in until you hear a click.

EMERGENCY MEDIA TRAY RELEASE

If for some reason the eject button fails, you can open the media tray with a paper clip inserted into the eject hole in the far right side of the front of the tray. Straighten one side of a paper clip and push it gently into the hole. The tray will pop out a short distance.

(Figure 4-4)

USING THE MEDIA PLAYER SOFTWARE

Depending upon its configuration, your system may not have the media player software pre-installed. If it is not installed, reference the documentation that accompanies the media application.

Starting a DVD Movie

1. Insert the DVD movie into the optical drive of your notebook. If the CD AutoRun feature activates, skip Step 2.

2. The first time you insert a movie into the DVD/CDRW 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.

Opening the Media Player Control Panel

With most DVD-ROMs, you have the option of altering how the movie should play and what you wish to view. You can do this by using the media player control panel and the mouse.

1. Click on the [Now Playing] button to open a dropdown menu for options.

2. Make the desired selections from the wide variety of options available.

Using the Media Player Control Panel

The media player software allows you to watch the movie much like a VCR player. You can pause, rewind, fast-forward and stop the movie at any point.

1. To Pause the movie, click the on-screen button.

2. To Rewind the movie, click the  button to rewind to a specific portion of the movie, or the  button to return to the opening screen.

3. To Fast-forward the movie, click the  button to forward to a specific portion of the movie, or the button to jump to the ending credits.

4. To Stop the movie, click the  button.

Exiting the Media Player

1. Click the U located in the upper right corner of the title bar. This will open a media player dialog box.

2. Click Yes to stop and exit the movie, or No to close the media player dialog box and return to the movie.

USING MEDIA PLAYER ON BATTERY POWER

Since optical drives consume a lot of power, your overall

Emergency

Tray Release

Figure 4-4. Emergency Removal of a CD/DVD

battery life will be significantly shorter when operating the optical drive continuously (such as watching a DVD movie) than during standard operation. Many movies run-times are longer than your LifeBook notebook can support on a single charged battery. If you are watching a

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DVD movie on battery power you may need to swap in an additional, charged battery or attach AC power during the movie to view it in its entirety.

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Prolonged use of the optical drive, such as watching a DVD movie, will greatly reduce your notebook’s battery life.

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Many movie run-times are longer than your system can support on a single battery. If you are watching a DVD movie on battery power you may need to swap in an additional charged battery or attach AC power during the movie to view it in its entirety.

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An additional fully-charged battery is highly recommended if you will be watching DVD movies on battery power. If you do not have an additional battery, you may purchase one either online at: www.shopfujitsu.com or by calling 1-800-FUJITSU (1-800-385-4878).

To Watch a Movie on Battery Power:

1. Have an additional full-charged battery or your AC adapter ready for use.

2. Start watching your DVD movie.

3. When the low battery warning occurs, immediately stop the movie and exit the media player.

If you do not stop the media player quickly and the LifeBook notebook attempts to auto-suspend (critical battery low state) the LifeBook notebook will shut down improperly. If this occurs, you will need to perform a hard reset and follow the instruction, if any, presented to you before the system will reboot.

4. Power down your LifeBook notebook and replace the discharged battery with an additional fullycharged battery. If you do not have an additional battery, you may attach AC power as soon as you see the low battery warning.

5. Resume your LifeBook notebook by pressing the Suspend button again. This is not required if you attached AC power without entering standby mode.

6. Restart your media player, locate and skip to the chapter of the movie you were last watching.

7. Continue watching your DVD movie.

Some shorter DVD movies may not require you to swap batteries or attach AC power to complete them. However, it is best to be prepared since actual battery life while operating the optical drive cannot be guaranteed.

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Memory Stick/SD/xD Card Slot

Memory Stick

Secure Digital Card

xD-Picture Card

Figure 4-5. inserting an SD Card

Memory Stick/Secure Digital/xD Card Slot

Your LifeBook notebook supports the following memory cards, on which you 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.

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SD Memory Card

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Mini SD Card

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Memory Stick Media

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Memory Stick Select Media

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Memory Stick Duo Media

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Memory Stick PRO Media

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xD-Picture Cards™

• Some of the media in the above list may have more features than others.

• An adapter is required for Memory Stick Duo and Mini SD Cards.

• Copyright Protection Technology cannot be used.

• MultiMedia Cards (MMC), Secure MMC, and SD High Capacity (SDHC) Cards are not supported.

Memory Stick is a flash memory technology developed by Sony Electronics. Memory Stick allows you to record, transfer and share digital content, such as digital pictures, movies, music, voice, and computer data and applications.

Secure Digital (SD) Cards are very similar to Memory Sticks, but they are shorter. Like the Memory Stick, SD Cards allow portable storage among a variety of devices,

such as cell phones, GPS systems, digital cameras, and PDAs. SD Cards transfer data quickly, with low battery consumption. Like the memory stick, it uses flash memory architecture.

xD-Picture Cards work the same as Memory Sticks and SD Cards, but they are much smaller than either one. xDPicture Cards are primarily used to store and transfer images with devices such as cell phones.

Figure 4-6. Memory Stick, Secure Digital, and xD-Picture Cards

INSERTING MEMORY STICK/SD/XD CARDS

Memory Sticks, SD Cards, and xD-Picture Cards are inserted in the Memory Stick/SD/xD-Picture Card slot (Figure 4-5). To insert a Memory Stick, SD Card or xDPicture Card, follow these steps:

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Inserting or removing a Memory Stick, SD Card, or xD-Picture Card during your notebook’s shutdown or bootup process may damage the card and/or your notebook.

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Do not insert a card into a slot if there is water or any other substance on the card as you may permanently damage the card, your LifeBook notebook, or both.

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1. See your Memory Stick, SD Card, or xD-Picture Card manual for instructions on the insertion of your card. Some cards may require that your notebook is off while inserting them.

2. Make sure there is no card currently in the slot. If there is, see Removing a Memory Stick/SD/xDPicture Card.

3. Insert your card into the slot with the product label facing up.

4. Push the card firmly into the slot until it is seated in the connector.

REMOVING A MEMORY STICK/SD/XD CARD

To remove a Memory Stick, SD Card, or xD-Picture Card, follow these easy steps:

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See your card manual for specific instructions on the removal of your card. Some cards may require your LifeBook notebook to be in Standby Mode or Off while removing them.

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It is good practice to remove devices using the Unplug or Eject Hardware icon in the Notification Area at the bottom right of the display.

Secure Digital Card

Push the Memory Stick, SD Card, or xD-Picture Card in until it unlatches. It will then eject from the slot for removal.

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PC Card

PC Card Eject Button

Figure 4-7. inserting/Removing PC Card

PC Card Slot (lower slot only)

PC Cards/ExpressCards™

Your LifeBook notebook supports Type I and Type II PC Cards and ExpressCardsTM, which can perform a variety

of functions depending on which type of card you insert. You can insert one or two cards at a time, depending on its type. PC Cards should be inserted in the bottom slot, and ExpressCards in the top slot.

Some available PC/ExpressCards:

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Local area network (LAN) cards (Type II)

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IDE solid-state disk cards (Type II)

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SCSI cards (Type II)

For further information, refer to the instructions supplied with your card(s).

INSERTING PC CARDS

PC Cards are inserted in the PC Card slot (the lower of the two slots). To insert a PC Card, follow these steps:

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Inserting or removing a PC Card during your LifeBook notebook’s shutdown or bootup process may damage the card and/or your LifeBook notebook.

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Do not insert a PC Card into a slot if there is water or any substance on the card as you may permanently damage the card, your notebook, or both.

You may be required to log on as an Administrator or member of the Administrator’s Group to complete this procedure. If the computer is connected to a network, network policy settings may also prevent you from completing this procedure.

1. See your PC Card manual for instructions on the insertion of your card. Some cards may require that your notebook is off while inserting them.

2. Make sure there is no PC Card currently in the slot. If there is, see Removing PC Cards.

3. If the eject button is extended, press it until it clicks.

4. Insert the card into the slot with the label facing up.

5. Push the card firmly into the slot until it is seated in the connector.

REMOVING PC CARDS

See your PC Card manual for specific instructions on removing your card. Some cards may require your notebook to be in Standby Mode or Off during removal.

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Windows has a shutdown procedure for PC Cards that must be followed before removing a card. (Review your operating system manual for the correct procedure.) It is good practice to remove devices using the Unplug or Eject Hardware icon in the Notification Area at the bottom right of the display.

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If the dialog box states that the device cannot be removed, you must save all of your open files, close any open applications and shut down your notebook.

1. Unlock the card from the slot by pressing the eject button associated with the slot in which the card is located. When pressed, the button will pop out.

2. Firmly press the button again until it is flush with the notebook. This will eject the card slightly out of the slot allowing you to remove the card.

If the PC Card has an external connector and cable, do not pull the cable when removing the card.

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INSERTING EXPRESSCARDS

There are two different width ExpressCards: 34 mm and 54 mm. The connector inside the slot is located on the left-hand side of the slot. If you insert a 34 mm card, align it with the left side of the slot when inserting it.

ExpressCards are inserted in the ExpressCard slot (the top slot). (Figure 4-8).

ExpressCard

ExpressCard Eject Button

Figure 4-8. inserting/Removing ExpressCards

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ExpressCard Slot (top slot only)

Inserting or removing an ExpressCard during your notebook’s shutdown or bootup process may damage the card and/or your notebook. Do not insert an ExpressCard into a slot if there is water or any other substance on the card as you may permanently damage the card, your notebook, or both.

REMOVING EXPRESSCARDS

See your ExpressCard manual for specific instructions on removing your card. Some cards may require your notebook to be in Standby Mode or Off during removal.

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Windows has a shutdown procedure for ExpressCards that must be followed before removing a card. (Review your operating system manual for the correct procedure.) It is good practice to remove devices using the Unplug or Eject Hardware icon in the Notification Area at the bottom right of the display.

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If the dialog box states that the device cannot be removed, you must save all of your open files, close any open applications and shut down your notebook.

To remove an ExpressCard, follow these steps:

1. Unlock the card from the slot by pressing the eject button associated with the slot in which the card is located. When pressed, the button will pop out.

2. Firmly press the button again until it is flush with the notebook. This will eject the card slightly out of the slot allowing you to remove the card.

You may be required to log on as Administrator or a member of the Administrator’s Group to complete this procedure. If your computer is connected to a network, network policy settings may also prevent you from completing this procedure.

See your ExpressCard manual for instructions on the insertion of your card. Some cards may require that your notebook is off while inserting them.

To insert an ExpressCard, follow these steps:

1. Make sure there is no ExpressCard currently in the slot. If there is, see Removing ExpressCards.

2. If the eject button is extended, press it in until it clicks.

3. Insert your ExpressCard into the slot with the product label facing up. If you are inserting a 34 mm card, be sure to align it with the left side of the slot when inserting it.

4. Push the card firmly into the slot until it is seated in the connector.

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Memory Upgrade Module

Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook comes with high speed Double Data Rate Synchronous Dynamic RAM (DDR2667 SDRAM) factory installed. The maximum memory capacity is 4 GB (2 GB x 2), but 3.25 GB is the maximum amount that is usable by the operating system. To increase your notebook’s memory capacity, you may install an additional memory upgrade module. The memory upgrade must be a dual-in-line (DIMM) SDRAM module. To ensure 100% compatibility, purchase the SDRAM module only from the Fujitsu web store at www.shopfujitsu.com

INSTALLING MEMORY UPGRADE MODULES

1. Turn off power to your notebook, remove any power adapter (AC or auto/airline). Remove the battery.

2. Turn the notebook bottom side up, and remove the screw from the memory upgrade module compartment. (Figure 4-9)

3. Remove the cover.

4. Remove the memory upgrade module from the static guarded sleeve.

5. Align the memory upgrade module with the part side up. Align the connector edge of the memory upgrade module with the connector slot in the compartment.

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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.

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The memory upgrade module can be severely damaged by electrostatic discharge (ESD). To minimize the risk, observe the following precautions:

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Before handling a memory module,

touch a grounded metal object to discharge static electricity built up in your body.

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When installing or removing a

memory module, hold it by the edge so as not to touch any contacts or chips. Be careful not to touch any internal computer terminals or components; the oil from your fingers could cause a short to the components.

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Be sure to power down your system

before adding or removing memory modules. Even if the system is in hibernate or standby states, data could be lost or the memory could be damaged if power is still available to the system.

Figure 4-9. Opening the Memory Upgrade Compartment

6. 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. (Figure 4-10)

Figure 4-10. Installing a Second Memory Module

7. Replace the cover and reinstall the screw.

The memory upgrade module is not something you routinely remove from your notebook. Once it is installed, you can leave it in place unless you want to change system memory capacity.

REMOVING A MEMORY UPGRADE MODULE

1. Perform steps 1 through 4 of Installing a Memory Upgrade Module.

2. Pull the clips sideways away from each side of the memory upgrade module at the same time.

3. While holding the clips out, remove the module from the slot by lifting it up and pulling towards the side of your notebook. (Figure 4-11)

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Figure 4-11. Removing a Memory Upgrade Module

4. Store the memory upgrade module in a static guarded sleeve.

5. Replace the cover and reinstall the screw.

User Installable Features

CHECKING THE MEMORY CAPACITY

Once you have changed the system memory capacity by replacing the installed module with a larger one, be sure to check that your notebook has recognized the change.

Check the memory capacity by clicking [Start] -> Control Panel, then double-clicking the System icon. The amount of memory is displayed on the main System window.

There may be a variation between the actual memory size and what is displayed. This is due to the fact that your system uses a video graphics chip which dynamically allocates system memory to accelerate graphics performance. Up to 224 MB of memory is dynamically shared on an as-needed basis using Dynamic Video Memory Technology (DVMT).

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 47.)

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LifeBook A3000 Series Notebook - Section Four

Device Ports

Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook comes equipped with multiple ports to which you can connect external devices including: disk drives, keyboards, modems, printers, etc.

MODEM (RJ-11) TELEPHONE JACK

The modem (RJ-11) telephone jack is used for an internal modem. To connect the telephone cable follow these easy steps:

1. Align the connector with the port opening.

2. Push the connector into the port until it is seated.

3. Plug the other end of the telephone cable into a telephone outlet. (Figure 4-12)

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The internal modem is designed to the ITU-T V.90 standard. Its maximum speed of 53000bps is the highest allowed by FCC, and its actual connection rate depends on the line conditions. The maximum speed is 33600bps at upload.

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The internal modem on all Fujitsu LifeBook notebooks from Fujitsu are certified for use in the United States and Canada. The modem may be certified in other countries.

INTERNAL LAN (RJ-45) JACK

The internal LAN (RJ-45) jack is used for a Gigabit (10Base-T/100Base-Tx/1000Base-T) Ethernet LAN connection. You may 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 these easy steps:

Figure 4-12. Connecting a Modem

The modem sound is deactivated by default, to activate modem sound follow these easy steps:

1. Right click on the Speaker icon in your system tray.

2. Select Open Volume.

3. Select Option/Properties.

4. Under “Show the following volume controls”, click on Phone and click OK.

5. Uncheck the Mute box under Phone Balance.

The internal modem is not intended for use with Digital PBX systems. Do not connect the internal modem to a Digital PBX as it may cause serious damage to the internal modem or your entire LifeBook notebook. Consult your PBX manufacturer’s documentation for details. Some hotels have Digital PBX systems. Be sure to find out BEFORE you connect your modem.

1. Align the connector with the port opening.

2. Push the connector into the port until it is seated.(Figure 4-13)

3. Plug the other end of the cable into a LAN outlet.

Figure 4-13. Connecting the LAN

UNIVERSAL SERIAL BUS PORTS

There are five USB 2.0 ports on this system (four on the back and one on the side). The Universal Serial Bus 2.0 ports (USB) allow you to connect USB devices such as external game pads, pointing devices, keyboards and/or speakers.

In order to connect a USB device follow these steps:

1. Align the connector with the port opening.(Figure 4-

14)

2. Push the connector into the port until it is seated.

Due to the ongoing changes in USB technology and standards, not all USB devices and/or drivers are guaranteed to work.

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Figure 4-14. Connecting a USB Device

IEEE 1394 PORT

The 4-pin 1394 port allows you to connect digital devices that are compliant with IEEE 1394 standard. The IEEE 1394 standard is easy to use, connect, and disconnect. This port can allow up to 400 Mbps transfer rate. A third-party application may be required to operate your digital device with the 1394 port

The 1394 port used in this system uses a four-pin configuration. If you intend to interface with devices which use a six-pin configuration, you will need to purchase an adapter.

User Installable Features

If you plug headphones into the headphone jack, the built-in stereo speakers will be disabled.

MICROPHONE/LINE-IN JACK

The microphone/line-in jack allows you to connect an external mono 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 figure 2-4 on page 7 for location)

1. Align the connector with the port opening.

2. Push the connector into the port until it is seated.

S-VIDEO OUT PORT

The S-Video port allows you to connect and use directly any S-Video device, such as a VCR or television. The S-Video standard provides for a higher quality picture than NTSC or PAL. To connect an S-Video device, follow these steps: (Figure 4-16)

1. Align the connector with the port opening.

2. Push the connector into the port until it is seated.

In order to connect a 1394 device, follow these steps:

1. Align the connector with the port opening.

2. Push the connector into the port until it is seated.

(Figure 4-15)

Figure 4-15. Connecting an IEEE 1394 Device

HEADPHONE/LINE-OUT JACK

The headphone/line-out jack allows you to connect headphones or powered external speakers to your notebook. Your headphones or speakers must be equipped with a 1/8” (3.5 mm) stereo mini-plug. In order to connect headphones or speakers follow these easy steps:

(See figure 2-5 on page 8 for location)

1. Align the connector with the port opening.

2. Push the connector into the port until it is seated.

Figure 4-16 Connecting an S-Video device

EXTERNAL VIDEO PORT

The external video port allows you to connect an external monitor or LCD projector. In order to connect an external device follow these easy steps: (See figure 2-6 on

page 9 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.

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. The choices, in order, are: built-in display panel only, both built-in display panel and external monitor or external monitor only.

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LifeBook A3000 Series Notebook - Section Four

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Troubleshooting

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Troubleshooting

There may be occasions when you encounter simple setup or operating problems that you can solve on the spot, or problems with peripheral devices that can be solved by replacing the device. The information in this section helps you isolate and resolve some of these straightforward issues and identify failures that require service.

IDENTIFYING THE PROBLEM

If you encounter a problem, go through the following procedure before pursuing complex troubleshooting:

1. Turn off your LifeBook notebook.

2. Make sure the AC adapter is plugged into your notebook and to an active AC power source.

3. Make sure that any card inserted in the PC Card slot is seated properly. You can also remove the card from the slot, thus eliminating it as a possible cause of failure.

4. Make sure that any devices connected to the external connectors are plugged in properly. You can also disconnect such devices, thus eliminating them as possible causes of failure.

5. Turn on your notebook. Make sure it has been off at least 10 seconds before you turn it back 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.

If you keep notes about what you have tried, your support representative may be able to help you more quickly by giving additional suggestions over the phone.

Troubleshooting

8. If you have tried the solutions suggested in the Troubleshooting Table without success, contact your support representative:

Toll free: 1-800-8Fujitsu (1-800-838-5487) E-mail: 8fujitsu@us.fujitsu.com Website: http://www.us.fujitsu.com/computers.

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:

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Product name

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Product configuration number

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Product serial number

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Purchase date

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Conditions under which the problem occurred

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Any error messages that have occurred

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Type of device connected, if any

See the Configuration Label on the bottom of your notebook for configuration and serial numbers. (See

figure 2-7 on page 10 for location)

SPECIFIC PROBLEMS

Using the Troubleshooting Table

When you have problems with your LifeBook notebook, try to find the symptoms under the Problem column of the troubleshooting table for the feature giving you difficulty. You will find a description of common causes for 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.

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TROU BL E SH O OT ING TAB L E

Problem Page

Audio Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 48

Optical Drive Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 48

Floppy Disk Drive Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 49

Hard Drive Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 49

Keyboard or Mouse Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 49

Memory Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 49

Modem Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 50

Problem Possible Cause Possible Solutions

Audio Problems

There is no sound coming from the built-in speakers.

The volume is turned too low. Adjust the volume control on your notebook.

The software volume control is set too low.

Headphones are plugged into your notebook.

Problem Page

USB Device Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 50

PC Card Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 50

Power Failures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 50

Shutdown and Startup Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . page 52

Video Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 53

Miscellaneous Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 54

Adjust the sound volume control settings in your software, operating system and applications.

Plugging in headphones disables the built-in speakers, remove the headphones.

Optical Drive Problems

LifeBook notebook fails to recognize optical discs.

LifeBook notebook fails to recognize a disc.

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 25 for more information)

Software driver is not configured correctly.

The speakers have been muted using the Volume icon in the system tray.

Protective sheet is still in the optical drive tray.

The disc is not pushed down onto center circle of the drive.

Optical drive tray is not latched shut.

Incorrect DVD Player or no DVD Player software is

Refer to your application and operating system documentation for help.

Click on the Volume icon in the tool tray on the bottom right of the screen. (It looks like a speaker). If the Mute box is checked, click on it to uncheck it.

Remove the protective sheet then replace the disc in the tray.

Open optical drive tray and reinstall the disc properly.

Push on the front of the optical drive tray until it latches.

Install DVD Player software. (See “Media Player

Software” on page 33 for more information.)

installed.

Wrong drive designator was used for the disc in the application.

Verify the drive designator used by the application is the same as the one used by the operating system. When the operating system is booted from a DVD/ CD, drive designations are automatically adjusted. Note that the drive designation can be changed with the Disk Management tool located at Administrative Tools -> Computer Management.

Windows Auto Insert function is disabled.

Start the optical drive from the desktop or application software or re-enable the Windows Auto Insert function.

The disc is dirty or defective. Wipe the disc. If it still will not work try another disc

in the drive.

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Problem Possible Cause Possible Solutions

The Optical Drive Access indicator on the Status Indicator Panel blinks at

The auto insertion function is active and is checking to see if

a disc is ready to run. regular intervals when no disc is in the tray or the optical drive is not installed.

Floppy Disk Drive Problems

You cannot access the optional external floppy disk drive.

You tried to write to a write

protected floppy disk.

Floppy disk is not loaded

correctly.

The floppy disk drive may not

be properly installed.

Security is set to protect access

to floppy disk data.

Troubleshooting

This is normal. However, you may disable this feature.

Eject the floppy disk and set it to write enable.

Eject floppy disk, check orientation and re-insert.

Remove and reinstall your floppy disk drive.

Verify your password and security settings.

Hard Drive Problems

You cannot access your hard drive.

Keyboard or Mouse Problems

The built-in keyboard does not seem to work.

You have installed an external keyboard or mouse, and it does not seem to work.

You have connected an external keyboard or mouse and it seems to be locking up the system.

Memory Problems

The wrong drive designator

was used by an application

when a bootable disc was used

to start the notebook.

Security is set in the BIOS so

Verify drive designator used by application is in use by the operating system. When the operating system is booted from a disc, drive designations are automatically adjusted.

Verify your password and security settings. your operating system cannot be started without a password.

The notebook has gone into

Push the Power/Suspend/Resume button. Standby mode.

Your application has locked out your keyboard.

Your external device is not properly installed.

Your operating system software is not set up with correct

Try to use your integrated pointing device to restart

your system.

Reinstall your device. (See Device Ports on page 42 for

more information)

Check your device and operating system

documentation and activate the proper driver. software driver for that device.

Your operating system software is not setup with correct

Check your device and operating system

documentation and activate the proper driver. software driver for that device.

Your system has crashed. Try to restart your notebook.

Your Power On screen, or Main menu of the BIOS setup utility information, does not show the correct amount of installed memory.

Your memory upgrade module is not properly installed.

Remove and reinstall your memory upgrade

module. (See Memory Upgrade Module on page 40

for more information)

You have a memory failure. Check for Power On Self Test (POST) messages.

(See Power On Self Test Messages on page 55 for more

information)

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Problem Possible Cause Possible Solutions

Modem Problems

Messages about modem operation.

Modem operation messages are generated by whichever modem application is in use.

USB Device Problems

You have installed a USB device that your LifeBook notebook does not recognize, or the device does not seem to work properly.

The device is not properly installed.

The device may have been installed while an application was running, so your notebook is not aware of its installation.

Your device may not have the correct software driver active.

See your application software documentation for additional information.

Remove and reinstall the device. (See Device Ports on

page 42 for more information)

Close the application and restart your notebook.

See your software documentation and activate the correct driver.

You may have the wrong I/O address selected for the device.

Your device and another device are assigned the same I/O address.

PC Card/ExpressCard Problems

A card inserted in the card slot does not work or is locking up the system.

The card is not properly inserted.

The card may have been inserted while an application was running, so your notebook is not aware of its insertion.

Your software may not have the correct software driver active.

You may have the wrong I/O address selected for your card device.

Your card device and another device are assigned the same I/O address.

See your device documentation and software documentation to determine the required I/O address. Change the settings in the BIOS setup utility. (See

BIOS Setup Utility on page 25 for more information)

Check all I/O addresses located within the BIOS setup utility and any other installed hardware or software to make sure there are no duplications.

Remove and re-insert the card. (See PC Cards/

ExpressCards™ on page 38 for more information)

Close the application and restart your notebook.

See your software documentation and activate the correct driver.

See your card documentation to determine the required I/O address. Change the settings in the BIOS. (See BIOS Setup Utility on page 25 for more

information)

Check all I/O addresses located within the BIOS setup utility and any other installed hardware or software to make sure there are no duplications.

Power Failures

You turn on your LifeBook notebook and nothing seems to happen.

The installed primary battery is completely discharged, there is no modular bay battery installed or there is no Power adapter (AC or Auto/Airline) installed.

Check the Status Indicator Panel to determine the presence and condition of the batteries. (See Status Indicator Panel on page 11 for more information) Install a charged battery or a Power adapter.

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Problem Possible Cause Possible Solutions

You turn on your LifeBook notebook and nothing

The primary battery is installed but is faulty.

seems to happen.

(continued)

The battery or batteries are low. Check the Status Indicator Panel to determine the

The power adapter (AC or auto/airline) is not plugged in properly.

The power adapter (AC or auto/airline) has no power from the AC outlet, airplane seat jack, or car cigarette lighter.

The power adapter (AC or auto/airline) is faulty.

Troubleshooting

Use the Status Indicator panel to verify the presence

and condition of the batteries. (See Status Indicator

Panel on page 11 for more information) If a battery is

indicating a short, remove that battery and operate

from another power source or replace that battery.

presence and condition of the batteries. (See Status

Indicator Panel on page 11 for more information) Use

a power adapter to operate until a battery is charged

or install a charged battery.

Verify that your adapter is connected correctly. (See

Power Sources on page 23 for more information)

Move the AC cord to a different outlet, check for

a line switch or tripped circuit breaker for the AC

outlet. If you are using an auto/airline adapter in

a car make sure the ignition switch is in the On or

Accessories position.

Try a different power adapter or install a charged

optional second battery.

Your LifeBook notebook turns off all by itself.

Your notebook will not work on battery alone.

The power management parameters are set for auto timeouts which are too short for your operating needs.

Press any button on the keyboard, or move the

mouse to restore operation. 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 needs.

You are operating on battery power only and have ignored a low battery alarm until the

Install a power adapter and then push the Power/

Suspend/Resume button. (See Power Sources on

page 23 for more information)

batteries are all at the dead battery state and your machine has gone into Dead Battery Suspend mode.

You have a battery failure. Verify the condition of the batteries using the

Status Indicator panel, and replace or remove

any batteries that are shorted. (See Status Indicator

Panel on page 11 for more information)

Your power adapter has failed or lost its power source.

The installed batteries are dead.

Make sure the adapter is plugged in and the outlet

has power.

Replace the battery with a charged one or install

a power adapter.

No batteries are installed. Install a charged battery.

The batteries are improperly installed.

Verify that the batteries are properly connected by

reinstalling them.

Your installed batteries are faulty.

Verify the condition of the batteries using the Status

Indicator panel and replace or remove any batteries

that are shorted. (See Status Indicator Panel on

page 11 for more information)

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Problem Possible Cause Possible Solutions

The batteries seem to discharge too quickly.

You are running an application that uses a lot of power due to frequent hard drive access or DVD/CD-ROM access, use of a modem or LAN PC card.

The power savings features may be disabled.

The brightness is turned all the way up.

The batteries are very old. Replace the batteries.

The batteries have been exposed to high temperatures.

Use both the primary battery and an optional second battery and/or use a power adapter for this application when at all possible.

Check the power management and/or setup utility settings in the Power Savings menu and adjust according to your operating needs.

Turn down the brightness adjustment. The higher the brightness the more power your display uses.

Replace the batteries.

Shutdown and Startup Problems

The Power/Suspend/ Resume button does not work.

The system powers up and displays power on information, but fails to load the operating system.

An error message is displayed on the screen during the notebook (boot) sequence.

Your notebook appears to change setup parameters when you start it.

The batteries are too hot or too cold.

Power/Suspend/Resume button is disabled from the Power -> Advanced submenu of the setup utility.

You did not hold the button in long enough.

There may be a conflict with the application software.

The boot sequence settings of the setup utility are not compatible with your configuration.

You have a secured system requiring a password to load your operating system.

Internal hard drive was not detected.

Power On Self Test (POST) has detected a problem.

BIOS setup changes were not saved when you made them and exited the setup utility returning it to earlier settings.

Restore the notebook to normal operating temperature. Charging icon on the Status Indicator panel will flash when battery is outside of operating range.

Enable the button from the setup utility.

Hold the button longer. This may need to be a few seconds if your application is preventing the CPU from checking for button pushes.

Close all applications and try the button again.

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 25 for more information)

Make sure you have the right password. Enter the setup utility and verify the Security settings and modify them as accordingly. (See BIOS Setup Utility

on page 25 for more information)

Use the BIOS setup utility or Primary Master submenu, located within the Main menu, to try to auto detect the internal hard drive.

See the Power On Self Test (POST) messages to determine the meaning and severity of the problem. Not all messages are errors; some are simply status indicators. (See Power On Self Test Messages on

page 55 for more information)

Make sure you select Save Changes And Exit when exiting the BIOS setup utility.

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Problem Possible Cause Possible Solutions

Your notebook appears to change setup parameters

The BIOS CMOS hold-up battery has failed.

when you start it.

(continued)

Video Problems

The built-in display is blank when you turn on your LifeBook notebook.

Something is pushing on the Closed Cover switch.

The notebook is set for an external monitor only.

The display angle and brightness settings are not adequate for your lighting conditions.

Troubleshooting

Contact your support representative for repairs.

This is not a user serviceable part but has a normal

life of 3 to 5 years.

Clear the Closed Cover switch. (See figure 2-3 on

page 6 for location)

Pressing [F10] while holding down the [Fn] key

allows you to change your selection of where to send

your display video. Each time you press the keys you

will step to the next choice. The choices, in order,

are: built-in display panel only, both built-in display

panel and external monitor or external monitor

only.

Move the display and the brightness control until

you have adequate visibility.

The power management timeouts may be set for very short intervals and you failed to notice the display come on and go off again.

The notebook turned on with a series of beeps and your display is blank.

The display goes blank by itself after you have been using it.

Power On Self Test (POST) has detected a failure that does not allow the display to operate.

The notebook has gone into Video timeout, Standby mode, or Hibernate mode because you have not used it for a period of time.

The power management timeouts may be set for very short intervals and you failed to notice the display come on and go off again.

The display does not close. A foreign object, such as a

paper clip, is stuck between the display and the keyboard.

Press any button the keyboard, or move the mouse

to restore operation. If that fails, push the Power/

Suspend/Resume button. (The display may be shut

off by Standby mode, Auto Suspend or Video

Timeout)

Contact your support representative.

Press any button on the keyboard, or move the mouse

to restore operation. If that fails, push the Power/

Suspend/Resume button. Check your power manage-

ment 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.

(See BIOS Setup Utility on page 25 for more informa-

tion)

Press any button on the keyboard, or move the mouse

to restore operation. If that fails, push the Power/

Suspend/Resume button. (The display may be shut

off by Standby Mode, Auto Suspend or Video

Timeout)

Remove all foreign objects from the keyboard.

The display has bright or dark spots.

If the spots are very tiny and few in number, this is normal for a large LCD display.

If the spots are numerous or large enough to interfere with your operation needs.

This is normal; do nothing.

Display is faulty; contact your support representative.

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Problem Possible Cause Possible Solutions

The application display uses only a portion of your screen and is surrounded by a dark frame.

You are running an application that does not support 1280 x 800 pixel resolution display and display compression is enabled.

Display compression gives a clearer but smaller display for applications that do not support 1280 x 800 pixel resolution. You can fill the screen but have less resolution by changing your display compression setting, (See the Video Features submenu, located within the Advanced menu of the BIOS. (See

BIOS Setup Utility on page 25 for more information)

The Display is dark when on battery power.

You have connected an external monitor and it does not display any information.

You have connected an external monitor and it does not come on.

Miscellaneous Problems

An error message is displayed on the screen during the operation of an application.

The Power Management utility default is set on low brightness to conserve power.

Your BIOS setup is not set to enable your external monitor.

Your external monitor is not properly installed.

Your operating system software is not setup with the correct software driver for that device.

Your external monitor is not compatible with your LifeBook notebook.

Application software often has its own set of error message displays.

Press [Fn] + [F7] to increase brightness or doubleclick on the battery gauge and adjust Power Control under battery settings.

Toggle the video destination by pressing [Fn]+ [F10] together, or check your BIOS setup and enable your external monitor. (See the Video Features submenu, located within the Advanced Menu of the BIOS. (See

BIOS Setup Utility on page 25 for more information)

Reinstall your device. (See External Video Port on page 43 for more information)

Check your device and operating system documentation and activate the proper driver.

See your monitor documentation and the External Monitor Support portions of the Specifications section. (See Specifications on page 69

for more information)

See your application manual and help displays screens for more information. Not all messages are errors some may simply be status.

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POWER ON SELF TEST MESSAGES

The following is an alphabetic list of error-and-status messages that Phoenix BIOS and/or your operating system can generate and an explanation of each message. Error messages are marked with an *. If an error message is displayed that is not in this list, write it down and check your operating system documentation both on screen and in the manual. If you can find no reference to the message and its meaning is not clear, contact your support representative for assistance.

nnnn Cache SRAM Passed

Where nnnn is the amount of system cache in kilobytes success-fully tested by the Power On Self Test. (This can only appear if you have an SRAM PC Card installed.)

*Diskette drive A error or Diskette drive B error

Drive A: or B: is present but fails the BIOS Power On Self Test diskette tests. Check to see that the drive is defined with the proper diskette type in the Setup Utility, (See BIOS Setup Utility on page 25 for more information) and that the diskette drive is installed correctly. If the disk drive is properly defined and installed, avoid using it and contact your support representative.

*Extended RAM Failed at offset: nnnn

Extended memory not working or not configured properly. If you have an installed memory upgrade 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.

nnnn Extended RAM Passed

Where nnnn is the amount of memory in kilobytes successfully tested.

*Failing Bits: nnnn The hex number nnnn

This is a map of the bits at the memory address (in System, Extended, or Shadow memory) which failed the memory test. Each 1 (one) in the map indicates a failed bit. This is a serious fault that may cause you to lose data if you continue. Contact your support representative.

*Fixed Disk x Failure or Fixed Disk Controller Failure (where x = 1-4)

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 detected by the Power On Self Test. Run the setup 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 drive type identified in your setup utility does not agree with the type detected by the Power On Self Test. Run the setup utility to correct the inconsistency.

*Incorrect Drive B type – run SETUP

Type of floppy drive B: not correctly identified in Setup. This means that the floppy disk drive type identified in your setup utility does not agree with the type detected by the Power On Self Test. Run the setup utility to correct the inconsistency.

*Invalid NVRAM media type

Problem with NVRAM access. In the unlikely case that you see this message you may have some display problems. You can continue operating but should contact your support representative for more information.

*Keyboard controller error

The keyboard controller test failed. You may have to replace your keyboard or keyboard controller but may be able to use an external keyboard until then. Contact your support representative.

*Keyboard error

Keyboard not working. You may have to replace your keyboard or keyboard controller but may be able to use an external keyboard until then. Contact your support representative.

*Keyboard error nn

BIOS discovered a stuck key and displays the scan code for the stuck key. You may have to replace your keyboard but may be able to use an external keyboard until then. Contact your support representative.

*Monitor type does not match CMOS – Run SETUP

Monitor type not correctly identified in Setup. This error probably means your BIOS is corrupted, run the setup utility and set all settings to the default conditions. If you still get this error, contact your support representative.

*Operating system not found

Operating system cannot be located on either drive A: or drive C: Enter the setup utility and see if both the fixed disk, and drive A: are properly identified 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.

*Parity Check 1 nnnn

Parity error found in the system bus. BIOS attempts to locate the address and display it on the screen. If it cannot locate the address, it displays ????. This is a potentially data destroying failure. Contact your support representative.

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*Parity Check 2 nnnn

Parity error found in the I/O bus. BIOS attempts to locate the address and display it on the screen. If it cannot locate the address, it displays ????. This is a potentially data-destroying failure. Contact your support representative.

*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.

*Previous boot incomplete – Default configuration used

Previous Power On Self Test did not complete successfully. The Power On Self Test will load default values and offer to run Setup. If the previous failure was caused by incorrect values and they are not corrected, the next boot will likely fail also. If using the default settings does not allow you to complete a successful boot sequence, you should turn off the power and contact your support representative.

*Real time clock error

Real-time clock fails BIOS test. May require board repair. Contact your support representative.

*Shadow RAM Failed at offset: nnnn

Shadow RAM failed at offset nnnn of the 64k block at which the error was detected. You are risking data corruption if you continue. Contact your support representative.

nnnn Shadow RAM Passed

Where nnnn is the amount of shadow RAM in kilobytes successfully tested.

*System battery is dead – Replace and run SETUP

The BIOS CMOS RAM memory hold up battery is dead. This is part of your BIOS and is a board mounted battery which requires a support representative to change. You can continue operating but you will have 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 reconfigure the system.

*System RAM Failed at offset: nnnn

System memory failed at offset nnnn of in the 64k block at which the error was detected. This means that there is a fault in your built-in memory. If you continue to operate, you risk corrupting your data. Contact your support representative for repairs.

nnnn System RAM Passed

Where nnnn is the amount of system memory in kilobytes successfully tested.

*System timer error

The timer test failed. The main clock that operates the computer is faulty. Requires repair of system board. Contact your support representative for repairs.

UMB upper limit segment address: nnnn

Displays the address of the upper limit of Upper Memory Blocks, indicating released segments of the BIOS memory which may be reclaimed by a virtual memory manager.

Video BIOS shadowed

Video BIOS successfully copied to shadow RAM.

EMERGENCY MEDIA PLAYER DRIVE TRAY RELEASE

If for some reason the eject button fails, you can open the DVD/CD-ROM tray with a paper clip or similar tool inserted into the eject hole in the far right side of the front of the tray. Straighten one side of a paper clip and push it gently into the hole. The tray will pop out a short distance.

MODEM RESULT CODES

The operating system and application software that is factory installed detects the modem characteristics and provides the necessary command strings to operate the modem. The internal modem operation is controlled by generic AT commands from the operating system and application software. The standard long form result codes may, in some cases, be displayed on your screen to keep you informed of the actions of your modem. The operating system and application software may suppress display of the result codes.

Examples of result codes are:

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NO CARRIER

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NO DIALTONE

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CONNECT 53000 (Connection complete at 53,000 bps.)

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ERROR

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FAX

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RING (This means an incoming call.)

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BUSY

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NO ANSWER

When using the internal modem with applications that are not factory installed refer to the application documentation.

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Troubleshooting

RESTORING YOUR PRE-INSTALLED SOFTWARE

The Drivers and Applications Restore (DAR) disc contains sets of device drivers and Fujitsu utilities (in specific directories) that are unique to your computer configuration for use as documented below.

In order to install applications and/or drivers from the DAR disc, you will need to use an optical drive either in your system or attached externally.

If you have access to the internet, visit the Fujitsu website at: http://www.us.fujitsu.com/computers to check for the most current information, drivers and hints on how to perform recovery and system updates.

Reinstalling Individual Drivers and Applications

The DAR disc can be used to selectively reinstall drivers and/or applications that may have been uninstalled or corrupted.

There may be certain free third-party applications pre-installed on your system that are not on the DAR disc. The latest versions of the applications can be downloaded from the third-party’s website.

To reinstall drivers and/or applications:

1. Boot up the system and insert the DAR disc after Windows has started. A Fujitsu Installer screen is displayed after the disc is inserted.

2. After reading the License Agreement, click [I agree].

3. A window will appear containing a list of applications, drivers, and utilities that you can install from the DAR disc

4. In the list, check off all the components you want to install. If you want to install all components, click [Select All]. Clicking [Select All] will select all of the blue-coded components; you must select grey and green components separately.

The components listed are color-coded in terms of their install status. Blue indicates that the component can be installed. Green indicates that the component needs to be installed separately. Grey indicates a component that is already installed; grey items can be reinstalled, but prior to installation you will receive a reminder that the component is already installed.

5. Once you have selected the components you wish to install, click [Install Selected Subsystems]; the components will be installed.

6. After the components are installed, click [OK], then click [Yes] when asked if you want to reboot the system.

RESTORING THE FACTORY IMAGE

The Restore Disc that came with your system contains two utilities:

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The Recovery utility allows you to restore the original contents of the C: drive.

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The Hard Disk Data Delete utility on this disc is used to delete all data on your hard disk and prevent it from being reused. Do not use the Hard Disk Data Delete utility unless you are absolutely certain that you want to erase your entire hard disk, including all partitions.

• The use of this disc requires that you have a device capable of reading DVDs attached to your system. If you do not have a built-in DVD player, you will need to attach an external player. For more information on available external devices, visit our Web shopping site at: www.shopfujitsu.com

• This disc can only be used with the system with which it was purchased.

BOOT Priority Change

Before restoring an image, you must first verify that your system is set up to boot from the DVD drive. To verify/ change the boot-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, arrow down to the drive in the list, and press the space bar (or the + key) to move it to the top of the list. (The system attempts to boot from the devices in the order in which they are listed.). Note that the BIOS for some systems will indicate “CD-ROM Drive”, even when a DVD drive is connected.

5. If you have an external DVD drive connected, proceed to the next step; otherwise, proceed to step 7.

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6. If you have an external DVD drive connected:

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Select the Advanced menu in the BIOS window.

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Scroll down to the USB Features submenu and press the Enter key to open it.

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If Legacy USB Support is disabled, press the space bar to enable it.

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Scroll down to SCSI SubClass Support and press the space bar to enable it.

7. 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 restore a backup image when you are booting up

Procedure

1. Turn on the power to your system.

2. Ensure that you have a device that can read DVDs

either installed in your system or attached externally to it.

3. Insert the Restore Disc into the drive tray.

4. Reboot your system.

IMPORTANT: While the operating system is booting up during the restoration procedure, your screen will go blank for a short period of time. This is normal. During the period while

your screen is blank, do not press any buttons. Please wait for the “Set Up

Windows” screen to be displayed, then follow the instructions that appear.

5. After the system reboots, follow the instructions

that appear to either restore your system image or erase all data from your hard disk.

USING THE SHOCK SENSOR UTILITY

The Shock Sensor Utility is a feature that helps to The Shock Sensor Utility is designed to decrease the risk of damage to the computer's hard disk drive (HDD) in the event of excessive impact or vibration. The Shock Sensor Utility also has the ability to improve the security of the computer by automatically locking the computer with a password when it is carried. Note that the HDD protection and computer locking features are mutually exclusive; both cannot be selected at the same time.

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Shock Sensor Utility does not completely protect the HDD and does not provide absolute security for the computer.

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The computer may stop temporarily while the HDD head is retracted. To restart the computer, keep the system horizontal.

1. Double-click the Shock Sensor Utility icon in the Notification Area at the bottom-right of the screen. The [Shock Sensor Utility] window appears.

2. Click the [Setting] button. The [Shock Sensor Utility Settings] window appears.

Action

Select the action you wish this utility to perform:

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Protect HDD from impact. HDD head is retracted when an impact to the computer is detected.

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Lock computer when carried. Lock the computer when it is being carried.

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Nothing. No action.

Sensitivity of impact/horizontal move/fall/carry detection

Adjust the sensitivity of the acceleration sensor based on system motion or impact.

Ignore periodic vibration.

If vibration is periodic, disregard it.

Ignore mouse click

When the mouse is clicked, sensitivity is temporarily lowered.

Ignore keyboard action

When the keyboard is used, sensitivity is temporarily lowered.

Confirm calibration when user logs on

Select [Confirm calibration when user logs on] if you want to recognize the current orientation as horizontal at logon.

Perform calibration automatically when user logs on.

Select [Perform calibration automatically when user logs on] if the system is normally used on a horizontal surface.

[Calibrate Now]

The calibration is executed. Please position the computer as horizontally as possible, then click the [Calibrate Now] button. The current horizontal position will be recognized as the true horizontal by performing the calibration.

3. Click the [OK] or [Cancel] button. The [Setup] window closes.

Using the Shock Sensor Monitor Window

Right-click the Shock Sensor Utility icon in the Notification Area at the bottom-right of the screen, and select [Monitor] from the menu. The Monitor window appears.

Note that the Monitor is designed for entertainment, and has no effect on system settings or orientation. To navigate the monitor, use the buttons described below.

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Advance. Incline the display to the hinge side, or use [Up] key.

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Back. Incline the display to the mouse-button side, or use [Down] key.

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Right. Incline the display to the right side, or use [Right] key.

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Left. Incline the display to the left side, or use [Left] key.

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Go up. Use [A] key.

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Go down. Use [Z] key.

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Close. Use [Esc] key.

Troubleshooting

AUTOMATICALLY DOWNLOADING DRIVER UPDATES

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.

The 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, right-click on the FDU icon. The menu contains the following items:

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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 the update is complete, a message appears informing you of the fact

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Enable Automatic Update Notifications

Automatically searches for new updates on a regular basis (approximately every 3 days).

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Show update history

Brings up a screen that displays a history of updates that have been made via the FDU.

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About Fujitsu Driver Update

Displays the FDU version number and copyright information

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Fujitsu Driver Update Readme

Displays the FDU readme.

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Care and Maintenance

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Care and Maintenance

If you use your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook carefully, you will increase its life and reliability. This section provides some tips for looking after the notebook and its devices.

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The system contains components that can be severely damaged by electrostatic discharge (ESD). To minimize risk to the components, observe the following precautions:

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Be sure to power down your system before adding or removing system components. Even if the system is in hibernate or standby states, data could be lost or memory could be damaged if power is still available to the system.

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When installing or removing a memory module, hold it by the edge so as not to touch any contacts or chips. Be careful not to touch any internal computer terminals or components; the oil from your fingers could cause a short to the components.

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Electrical equipment may be hazardous if misused. Operations of this product or similar products, must always be supervised by an adult. Do not allow children access to the interior of any electrical products and do not permit them to handle any cables.

Caring for your LifeBook notebook

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Your LifeBook notebook is a durable but sensitive electronic device. Treat it with respect and care.

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Make a habit of transporting it in a suitable carrying case.

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Do not attempt to service the computer yourself. Always follow installation instructions closely.

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To protect your notebook from damage and to optimize system performance, be sure to keep all air vents unob- structed, clean, and clear of debris. This may require periodic cleaning, depending upon the environment in which the system is used.

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Do not operate the notebook in areas where the air vents can be obstructed, such as in tight enclosures or on soft surfaces like a bed or cushion.

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Keep it away from food and beverages.

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If you accidentally spill liquid on your LifeBook notebook:

1. Turn it off.

2. Position it so that the liquid can run out.

3. Let it dry out for 24 hours, or longer if needed.

4. If your notebook will not boot after it has dried

out, call your support representative.

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Do not use your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook in a wet environment (near a bathtub, swimming pool).

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Always use the AC adapter and batteries that are approved for your notebook.

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Avoid exposure to sand, dust and other environmental hazards.

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Do not expose your notebook to direct sunlight for long periods of time as temperatures above 140° F (60° C) may damage your notebook.

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Keep the covers closed on the connectors and slots when they are not in use.

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Do not put heavy or sharp objects on the computer.

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If you are carrying your LifeBook notebook in a briefcase, or any other carrying case, make sure that there are no objects in the case pressing on the lid.

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Never position your notebook such that the optical drive is supporting the weight of the notebook.

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Do not drop your notebook.

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Do not touch the screen with any sharp objects.

Cleaning your LifeBook notebook

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Always disconnect the power plug. (Pull the plug, not the cord.)

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Clean your LifeBook notebook with a damp, lint-free cloth. Do not use abrasives or solvents.

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Use a soft cloth to remove dust from the screen. Never use glass cleaners.

Storing your LifeBook notebook

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If storing your notebook for a month or longer, turn your LifeBook notebook off, fully charge the battery, then remove and store all Lithium ion batteries.

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Store your notebook and batteries separately. If you store your LifeBook with a battery installed, the battery will discharge, and battery life will be reduced. In addition, a faulty battery might damage your LifeBook.

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Store your Fujitsu LifeBook in a cool, dry location. Temperatures should remain between 13ºF (-25ºC) and 140ºF (60ºC).

Caring for the optional Point and Write Pad

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The stylus should not be used to tap on the display; it has no effect on the display, and could cause damage to the screen if so used.

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Use the stylus gently on the pad so as not to damage the stylus or pad. Little pressure is required for the stylus to work effectively.

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Be careful not to leave the stylus on the keyboard or palm rest when closing the display.

Traveling with your LifeBook notebook

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Do not transport your notebook while it is turned on.

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It is recommended that you carry your notebook with you while traveling, rather than checking it in as baggage.

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Always bring your System Recovery CD that came with your notebook when you travel. If you experience system software problems while traveling, you may need it to correct any problems.

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Never put your notebook through a metal detector. Have your notebook hand-inspected by security personnel. You can however, put your notebook through a properly tuned X-ray machine. To avoid problems, place your notebook close to the entrance of the machine and remove it as soon as possible or have your notebook hand-inspected by security personnel. Security officials may require you to turn your notebook On. Make sure you have a charged battery on hand.

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Take the necessary plug adapters if you're traveling overseas. Check the following diagram to determine which plug adapter you'll need or ask your travel agent.

Outlet Type Location

United States, Canada, parts of Latin America,

Mexico, Japan, Korea,

the Philippines, Taiwan

Russia and the Commonwealth

of Independent States (CIS),

most of Europe, parts of Latin

America, the Middle East, parts

of Africa, Hong Kong, India,

most of South Asia

United Kingdom,

Ireland, Malaysia, Singapore,

parts of Africa

China, Australia,

New Zealand

BATTERIES

Caring for your Batteries

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Always handle batteries carefully.

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Do not short-circuit the battery terminals (that is, do not touch both terminals with a metal object). Do not carry lose batteries in a pocket or purse where they may

mix with coins, keys, or other metal objects. Doing so may cause an explosion or fire.

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Do not drop, puncture, disassemble, mutilate or incinerate the battery.

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Recharge batteries only as described in this manual and only in ventilated areas.

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Do not leave batteries in hot locations for more than a day or two. Intense heat can shorten battery life.

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Do not leave a battery in storage for longer than 6 months without recharging it.

Increasing Battery Life

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Power your LifeBook notebook through the AC or optional auto/airline adapter whenever possible.

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If your notebook is running on battery power all day, connect it to the AC adapter overnight to recharge the battery.

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Keep brightness to the lowest level comfortable.

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Set the power management for maximum battery life.

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Put your notebook in Standby mode when it is turned on and you are not actually using it.

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Limit your media drive access.

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Disable the Media Player auto insert notification function.

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Always use fully charged batteries.

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Eject PC Cards and ExpressCards when not in use.

FLOPPY DISKS AND DRIVES

Caring for your Floppy Disks

Note that the external floppy disk drive is an optional device.

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Avoid using the floppy disks in damp and dusty locations.

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Never store a floppy disk near a magnet or magnetic field.

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Do not use a pencil or an eraser on a disk or disk label.

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Avoid storing the 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).

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Do not touch the exposed part of the disk behind the metal shutter.

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Never use the floppy disk drive with any liquid, metal, or other foreign matter inside the floppy disk drive or disk.

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Never disassemble your floppy disk drive.

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Care and Maintenance

MEDIA CARE

Caring for your Media (DVD/CD/CD-R)

Media discs are precision devices and will function reliably if given reasonable care.

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Always store your media disc in its case when it is not in use.

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Always handle discs by the edges and avoid touching the surface.

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Avoid storing any media discs in extreme temperatures.

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Do not bend media discs or set heavy objects on them.

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Do not spill liquids on media discs.

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Do not scratch media discs.

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Do not get dust on media discs.

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Never write on the label surface with a ballpoint pen or pencil. Always use a felt pen.

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If a media disc is subjected to a sudden change in temperature, cold to warm condensation may form on the surface. Wipe the moisture off with a clean, soft, lint free cloth and let it dry at room temperature. DO NOT use a hair dryer or heater to dry media discs.

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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.

PC CARDS/EXPRESSCARDS

Caring for your Cards

PC Cards and ExpressCards are durable, but you must treat them with care. The documentation supplied with your card will provide specific information, but you should pay attention to the following points:

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To keep out dust and dirt, store cards in their protective sleeves when they are not installed in your LifeBook notebook.

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Avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight or excessive heat.

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Keep the cards dry.

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Do not flex or bend the cards, and do not place heavy objects on top of them.

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Do not force cards into the slot.

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Avoid dropping cards, or subjecting them to excessive vibration.

Caring for your Optical Drive

Your optical drive is durable but you must treat it with care. Please pay attention to the following points:

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The drive rotates the compact disc at a very high speed. Do not carry it around or subject it to shock or vibration with the power on.

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Avoid using or storing the drive where it will be exposed to extreme temperatures.

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Avoid using or storing the drive where it is damp or dusty.

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Avoid using or storing the drive near magnets or devices that generate strong magnetic fields.

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Avoid using or storing the drive where it will be subjected to shock or vibration.

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Do not disassemble or dismantle the optical drive.

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Use of a commercially available lens cleaner is recommended for regular maintenance of your drive.

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System Specifications

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Specifications

This section provides the hardware and environmental specifications for your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook. Specifications of particular configurations will vary.

Part Number

Configuration P/N: FPC P/N: FPCMXXXXX

A3120, AMD Turion X2, VHP, DL DVD, 1GB, 120G, WLAN, 15.4WXGA

Model #

MICROPROCESSOR

AMD Turion™ 64 X2 Mobile Technology microprocessor (To determine the processor speed, right-click My Computer, select Properties, then select the General tab.)

CHIPSET

ATI Radeon® Xpress 1150

MEMORY

System Memory

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DDR2 667 MHz SDRAM dual-channel memory module.

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Two DIMM slots; upgradeable to 4 GB of total memory (2 GB x 2). Note: If 4 GB are installed, only

3.25 GB are usable by the system due to operating system constraints.

Cache Memory

Depending upon the system processor, cache memory is either 2 MB or 4 MB cache on-die

VIDEO

Built-in color flat-panel TFT active matrix LCD display with simultaneous display capability

Video Color and Resolution

15.4" Crystal View WXGA:

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Internal: 1280 x 800 pixel resolution, 16M colors

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External: 1600 x 1200 pixel resolution, 16M colors

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Simultaneous Video: Max. 1280 x 800 pixel resolution, 16M colors

Video RAM

Up to 256 MB (selectable in the BIOS from 32 MB to 256 MB) of shared memory using Unified Memory Architecture (UMA). The amount of selectable Video RAM is dependent upon the amount of main memory installed, as noted in the following table.

Processor

AX3XXXXXXXXXXXXX

Operating System

Figure 7-1 Configuration Label

CONFIGURATION LABEL

There is a configuration label located on the bottom of your LifeBook notebook. (See Figure 2-7 on page 10 for location). This label contains specific information regarding the options you’ve chosen for your notebook. Following is an example label and information on how to read your own configuration label.

Configuration ID

Communications

Hard Drive

256 MB 512 MB 768 MB 1 GB +

32 MB 64 MB 64 MB 64 MB

64 MB 128 MB 128 MB 256 MB

Table 7-1 Video RAM

Screen Size/Type

Media Drive

Main Memory

Default VRAM

Maximum VRAM

Memory

AUDIO

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Realtek codec ALC262

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Headphones: Stereo headphone/line-out jack, 3.5 mm, 1 V

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Microphone: Stereo microphone/line-in jack, 3.5 mm, 100 mV

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Two built-in stereo speakers, 20 mm diameter

or less, minimum impedance 32 Ohms

rms

or less, minimum impedance 1.5K Ohms

rms

MASS STORAGE DEVICE OPTIONS

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Hard Drive: 120 GB, P-ATA, 4200 rpm, Ultra-DMA 100, 2.5”, 9.5 mm, protected by smart Shock Sensor technology on main PCB

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Dual-Layer Multi-Format DVD Writer: modular 8x

DVD-R (4x Dual-layer DVD-R), 6x DVD-RW, 8x DVD+R (4x Dual-layer DVD+R), 8x DVD+RW, 5x DVD-RAM, 8x DVD-ROM, 24x CD-R, 10xW/16xR CD-RW, 24x CD-ROM

FEATURES

Integrated Pointing Device

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Touchpad pointing device with fingerprint sensor that can also be used for scroll function.

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Optional Point and Write Pad with active stylus input

Communications

Modem: Internal V.90 standard 56K fax/modem (ITU V.90, 56K data, 14.4K fax)

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Gigabit LAN: Internal Marvell 88E8055 wired 10Base-T/ 100Base-Tx/1000Base-T) Ethernet LAN

Wireless LAN:

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Integrated Atheros SuperAG Wireless LAN (802.11a+b/g) with Antenna On/Off switch

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Bluetooth device for wireless personal area network communication (controlled by WLAN On/Off switch)

LifeBook Application Panel

The Application Launcher/Volume buttons on your

LifeBook notebook default to the following applications:

Button Label Default Application

My Home Default Browser

Web Search www.google.com

ANotepad

BCalculator

C Unassigned

Volume - Volume Down

Vol ume + Vol ume U p

Table 7-2 Application Launcher Defaults

Theft Prevention Lock

Lock slot for use with security restraint systems.

DEVICE PORTS

On the LifeBook notebook:

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PC Card slot for one Type I or Type II card: PCMCIA Standard 2.1 with CardBus support

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ExpressCard slot for one ExpressCard

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SD/Memory Stick/xD Card slot

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One 15-pin D-SUB connector for VGA external monitor (see Display specifications)

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Five USB 2.0 (Universal Serial Bus) connectors for input/output devices

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One IEEE 1394 (4-pin type) jack

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One 7-pin video out jack

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One modular modem (RJ-11) connector

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One LAN (RJ-45) connector

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One stereo headphone/line-out jack

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One stereo microphone/line-in jack

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Wireless LAN antenna with pre-installed on/off switch

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Bluetooth module with antenna (shares WLAN switch for on/off)

KEYBOARD

Built-in keyboard with all functions of 101 key PS/2 compatible keyboards.

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Total number of keys: 84

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Function keys: F1 through F12

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Feature extension key: Fn

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Two Windows keys: one Start key, one application key

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Key pitch: 19 mm

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Key stroke: 2.7 mm

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Built-in Touchpad pointing device with left and right buttons and scroll sensor.

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Built-in Palm Rest

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Spill-resistant design

External Keyboard Support

USB-compatible

External Mouse Support

USB-compatible

POWER

Batteries

Main Lithium ion battery: 6-cell, rechargeable, 10.8 V, 4000 mAh, 43.2 Wh

AC Adapter

Autosensing 100-240V AC, supplying 19V DC, 4.22A, 80W to the LifeBook notebook, including an AC cable.

Power Management

Conforms to ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface).

DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT

Overall Dimensions

Approximately 14.7"(w) x 10.43"(d) x 1.55”(h) (360 mm x 265 mm x 39.3 mm)

We i gh t

Approximately 6.61 lbs. (3.0 kg) with battery installed

ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Te mp e r at u r e

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, visit our website at: www.shopfujitsu.com or call 1-800-FUJITSU (1-800-385-4878).

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Specifications

PRE-INSTALLED SOFTWARE

Depending on your pre-installed operating system, your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook comes with pre-installed software for playing audio and video files of various formats. In addition there is file transfer software, virus protection software and Power Management software. The following list indicates the pre-installed software associated with your system.

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Adobe Reader

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EverNote

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Fujitsu Driver Update utility

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Fujitsu HotKey

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Fujitsu Shock Sensor Utility

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Google Desktop

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Google Tool Bar

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Google Sideshow

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Google Picasa

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LifeBook Application Panel

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Microsoft Works 8.5 (on select models)

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OmniPass Fingerprint Recognition Utility

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Symantec Norton Internet Security (90-day free trial)

LEARNING ABOUT YOUR SOFTWARE

Tutorials

All operating systems and most application software have tutorials built into them. We recommend that you step through the tutorial before you use an application.

Manuals

Included with your notebook you will find manuals for your installed operating system and other pre-installed software. Any manuals that are not included are available online through the help system of the software. We recommend that you review these manuals for general information on the use of these applications.

Acrobat Reader

Adobe

The Adobe Acrobat Reader allows you to view, navigate, and print PDF files from across all of the major computing platforms.

EverNote

EverNote allows you to easily capture, store and access a variety of documents, such as typed and handwritten memos, webpage excerpts, emails, phone messages, addresses, passwords, sketches, and documents.

Fujitsu Driver Update Utility

The Fujitsu Driver Update (FDU) utility is pre-installed on your system. With FDU, you can choose to automatically or manually go to the Fujitsu site to check for new updates for your system. (See Automatically Down-

loading Driver Updates on page 59 for more information)

Fujitsu HotKey

Fujitsu HotKey allows you to control the display brightness of your notebook in order to maximize battery life.

Fujitsu Shock Sensor Utility

The Shock Sensor Utility is designed to decrease the risk of damage to your hard disk drive (HDD) in the event of excessive impact or vibration. Shock Sensor promptly parks the hard disk drive read/write head when subjected to a fall or vibration, thus helping to protect data from being damaged. The Shock Sensor Utility can also improve computer security by automatically locking it with a password when it is carried.

Google Desktop

Google Desktop lets you to search the contents of your computer for emails, web history, and files. It also allows you to view news and photos from anywhere on your desktop.

Google Picasa

Google Picasa lets you to search for, locate, move and label all of the photos on your computer.

Google Sidebar

Google Sidebar is a vertical bar on your desktop which provides at-a-glance access to information such as weather, stock information, news, or email.

Google Toolbar

Google Toolbar lets you to search the Internet quickly, block pop-ups, and perform a variety of other tasks to make your Internet experience easier and more pleasant.

LifeBook Application Panel Software

Your LifeBook is pre-installed with software utilities that let you operate and configure your LifeBook Application Panel. The Application Panel utilities are found under Start -> Settings -> Control Panel -> Application Panel.

OmniPass Fingerprint Recognition Software

The fingerprint sensor uses Softex OmniPass which provides password management capabilities to Microsoft Windows operating systems. OmniPass lets you use a "master password" for all Windows, applications, and on-line passwords, and presents a convenient user interface through which you can securely manage passwords, users, and multiple identities for each user.

Norton Internet Security™ from Symantec

Your system is pre-installed with a free 90-day trial version of Symantec’s Norton Internet Security™. Internet Security is designed to protect your notebook from computer viruses. It assists in protection of the data currently on your hard disk from contamination or destruction. The trial version is activated upon acceptance of software license agreement. After 90 days, you must purchase a subscription from Symantec to download the latest definitions. (See online help or manual for

more information on how and when to run this program)

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Operating System Options

Depending upon your system, one of the following operating system configurations will be installed:

Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium Edition

With Microsoft Works 8.5 and Microsoft Office 60day trial (home and Student Edition 2007)

Microsoft Windows Vista Business Edition

With Microsoft Works 8.5 and Microsoft Office Small Business Edition 2007

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Microsoft Works 8.5

Microsoft Works 8.5 is a software suite containing the basic tools to write letters and reports, track family and friends with address books, manage home finances, and create a home inventory.

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Microsoft Office Home and Student Edition 2007

(Optional with Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium Edition) Microsoft Office Home and Student 2007 is easy-to-use software to make you more productive in a home and/or school environment. Microsoft Office Home and Student 2007 includes Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote.

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Office Microsoft Small Business Edition 2007

(Optional with Microsoft Windows Vista Business Edition) Microsoft Office 2007 Small Business Edition is easy-to-use software to help you manage business opportunities more effectively, create marketing materials, manage e-mail, and share information. Microsoft SBE includes Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Publisher, and Business Contact Manager.

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Glossary

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Glossary

AC Adapter

A device which converts the AC voltage from a wall outlet to the DC voltage needed to power your LifeBook notebook.

ACPI

Advanced Configuration and Power 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.

AdHoc

A name of a wireless LAN configuration.

It is a type of communication using wireless cards only.

Another type of communication is called Infrastructure (using a wireless card and an access point).

ADSL

Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line

Technology for transporting high bit-rate services over ordinary phone lines.

AGP

Accelerated Graphics Port

Graphics port specifically designed for graphics-intensive devices, such as video cards and 3D accelerators.

Boot

To start-up a computer and load its operating system from disk, ROM or other storage media into RAM.

Bus

An electrical 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 interface which offers performance similar to the 32-bit PCI architecture.

CD-ROM

Compact disk read only memory. This is a form of digital data storage which is read optically with a laser rather than a magnetic head. A typical CD-ROM can contain about 600MB of data and is not subject to heads crashing into the surface and destroying the data when there is a failure nor to wear from reading.

Channel

A radio frequency band used for communication between wireless cards and access points.

Auto/Airline Adapter

A device which converts the DC voltage from an automobile cigarette lighter or aircraft DC power outlet to the DC voltage needed to power your LifeBook notebook.

BIOS

Basic Input-Output System. A program and set of default parameters stored in ROM which tests and operates your LifeBook notebook when you turn it on until it loads your installed operating system from disk. Information from the BIOS is transferred to the installed operating system to provide it with information on the configuration and status of the hardware.

Bit

An abbreviation for binary digit. A single piece of information which is either a one (1) or a zero (0).

bps

An abbreviation for bits per second. Used to describe data transfer rates.

CMOS RAM

Complementary metal oxide semiconductor random access memory. This is a technology for manufacturing random access memory which requires very low levels of power to operate.

Command

An instruction which you give your operating system. Example: run a particular application or format a floppy disk.

Configuration

The combination of hardware and software that makes up your system and how it is allocated for use.

CRT

Cathode Ray Tube. A display device which uses a beam of electronic particles striking a luminescent screen. It produces a visual image by varying the position and intensity of the beam.

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Data

The information a system stores and processes.

Direct current. A voltage or current that does not fluctuate periodically with time.

Default Value

A pre programmed value to be used if you fail to set your own.

DHCP

Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol

A protocol used to automatically acquire parameters required for the communication, such as IP address.

The sender of IP address is called a DHCP server, and the receiver is 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 the data on the disk.

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 and direct AGP.

ECP

Extended Capability Port. A set of standards for high speed data communication and interconnection between electronic devices.

Encryption Key (Network Key)

Data encryption key used to encrypt message text and for computing message integrity checks. Data encryption protects data from unauthorized viewing.

This device uses the same encryption key to encode and decode the data, and the identical encryption key is required between the sender and receiver.

ESD

Electrostatic Discharge. The sudden discharge of electricity from a static charge which has built-up slowly. Example: the shock you get from a doorknob or the sparks you get from brushing hair on a dry day.

Diskette

A floppy disk in a hard housing with a shutter.

DMA

Direct Memory Access. Special circuitry for memory to memory transfers of data which do not require CPU action.

DMI

Desktop Management Interface. A standard that provides PC management applications with a common method of locally or remotely querying and configuring PC computer systems, hardware and software components, and peripherals.

DNS

Domain Name System

A function to control the association between the IP address and the name assigned 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.

Extended Memory

All memory more than the 640KB recognized as system memory.

FCC

Federal Communication Commission.

Floppy Disk

A spinning platter of magnetic data storage media which is highly flexible.

Gigabyte.

Hard drive

A spinning platter of magnetic data storage media where the platter is very stiff.

I/O

Input/Output. Data entering and leaving your notebook in electronic form.

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I/O Port

The connector and associated control circuits for data entering and leaving your notebook in electronic form.

IDE

Intelligent Drive Electronics. A type of control interface for a hard drive which is inside the hard drive unit.

Infrastructure

A name of a wireless LAN configuration. This type of communication uses an access point.

Another type of communication is called AdHoc.

IP Address

An identifier for a computer or device on a TCP/IP network. Networks using the TCP/IP protocol route messages based on the IP address of the destination. The format of an IP address is a 32-bit numeric address written as four numbers separated by periods. Each number can be zero to 255. For example, 1.160.10.240 could be an IP address.

Within an isolated network, you can assign IP addresses at random as long as each one is unique. However, connecting a private network to the Internet requires using registered IP addresses (called Internet addresses) to avoid duplicates.

The four numbers in an IP address are used in different ways to identify a particular network and a host on that network. Three regional Internet registries -- ARIN, RIPE NCC and APNIC -- assign Internet addresses from the following three classes.

LAN

Local Area Network. An interconnection of computers and peripherals within a single limited geographic location which can pass programs and data amongst themselves.

LCD

Liquid Crystal Display. A type of display which makes images by controlling the orientation of crystals in a crystalline liquid.

Lithium ion Battery

A type of rechargeable battery which has a high powertime life for its size and is not subject to the 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 different address from other cards. For Ethernet, frames are sent and received based on this address.

Megabyte.

Megahertz

1,000,000 cycles per second.

Class A - supports 16 million hosts on each of 126 networks

Class B - supports 65,000 hosts on each of 16,000 networks

Class C - supports 254 hosts on each of 2 million networks

The number of unassigned Internet addresses is running out, so a new classless scheme called CIDR is gradually replacing the system based on classes A, B, and C and is tied to adoption of IPv6. (credit: webopedia.com)

An abbreviation for infrared.

IRQ

Interrupt Request. An acronym for the hardware signal to the CPU that an external event has occurred which needs to be processed.

Kilobyte.

Memory

A repository for data and applications which is readily accessible to your LifeBook notebook’s CPU.

MHz

Megahertz.

Modem

A contraction for MOdulator-DEModulator. The equipment which connects a computer or other data terminal to a communication line.

Monaural

A system using one channel to process sound from all sources.

MTU

Maximum Transmission Unit

The maximum data size that can be transferred at a time through the Internet or other networks. You can 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.

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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 required by a specific brand and model of microprocessor in order to produce the desired results from that particular equipment.

Partition

A block of space on a hard drive which is set aside and made to appear to the operating system as if it were a separate disk, and addressed by the operating system accordingly.

PCI

Peripheral Component Interconnect

Self-configuring PC local bus. Designed by Intel, PCI has gained wide acceptance as a standard bus design.

PCMCIA

PCMCIA is a trademark of the Personal Computer Memory Card International Association. The Personal Computer Memory Card International Association is an organization that sets standards for add-in cards for personal computers.

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.

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 line.

Program

An integrated set of coded commands to your computers telling your hardware what to do and how and when to do it.

Protocol

Procedures and rules use to send and receive data between computers.

- Method of sending and receiving 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 LifeBook notebook that holds binary information (both program and data) as long as it has the proper power applied to it.

RAM Module

A printed circuit card with memory and associated circuitry which allows the user to add additional memory to the computer without special tools.

Reset

The act of reloading the operating system. A reset erases all information stored in RAM.

Restart

See Reset.

Pixel

The smallest element of a display, a dot of color on your display screen. The more pixels per area the clearer your image will appear.

POST

Power On Self Test. A program which is part of the BIOS which checks the configuration and operating condition of your hardware whenever power is applied to 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.

Resume

To proceed after interruption. In your notebook this refers to returning to active operation after having been in one of the suspension states.

ROM

Read Only Memory. A form of memory in which information is stored by physically altering the material. Data stored in this way can not be changed by your notebook and does not require power to maintain it.

SDRAM

Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory.

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SRAM

Static random access memory. A specific technology of making RAM which does not require periodic data refreshing.

SSID

Service Set Identifier

Specifies which network you are joining. Some systems allow you to specify any SSID as an option so you can join any network.

Standby

To make inoperative for a period of time. Your LifeBook notebook uses various suspension states to reduce power consumption and prolong the charge of your battery.

Status Indicator

A display which reports the condition of some portion of your hardware. On your LifeBook notebook this is an LCD screen just above the keyboard.

Stereo (audio)

A system using two channels to process sound from two different sources.

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 Protocol/Internet Protocol. A standard Internet protocol that is most widely used.

VGA

Video Graphics Array. A video display standard originally introduced by IBM with 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.

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, go to the WECA website at: www.wirelessethernet.com.

WLAN

Wireless Local Area Network. A wireless interconnection of computers and peripherals within a single limited geographic location which can pass programs and data amongst themselves.

Write Protect

Prevent alteration of the binary state of all bits in a storage media. Example: all information on a device such as a floppy diskette; a block of space in a storage media such as a partition of a hard drive; a file or directory of floppy diskette or hard drive.

XGA

Extended VGA.

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.

Underwriters Laboratories – An independent organization that tests and certifies the electrical safety of devices.

USB

Universal Serial Bus. Standard that allows you to simultaneously connect up to 127 USB devices such as game pads, pointing devices, printers, and keyboards to your computer.

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Regulatory Information

NOTICE

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Fujitsu could void this user’s authority to operate the equipment.

FCC NOTICES Notice to Users of Radios and Television

These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, 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:

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Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

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Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

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Connect the equipment into an outlet that is on a different circuit than the receiver.

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Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Shielded interconnect cables must be employed with this equipment to ensure compliance with the pertinent RF emission limits governing this device.

Notice to Users of the US Telephone Network

This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules, and the requirements adopted by ACTA. On the bottom of this equipment is a label that contains, among other information, the FCC registration number and ringer equivalence number (REN) for this equipment; or a product identifier in the format US:AAAEQ##TXXXX. If requested, this information or number must be provided to the telephone company.

This equipment is designed to be connected to the telephone network or premises wiring using a standard jack type USOC RJ11C. A plug and jack used to connect this equipment to the premises wiring and telephone network must comply with the applicable FCC Part 68 rules and requirements adopted by the ACTA. A compliant telephone cord and modular plug is provided with this product. It is designed to be connected to a compatible modular jack that is also compliant.

The ringer equivalent number (REN) of this equipment is 0.1B as shown on the label. The REN is used to determine the number of devices that may be connected to a telephone line. Excessive RENs on a telephone may result in the devices not ringing in response to an incoming call. In most but not all areas, the sum of RENs should not exceed five (5.0). To be certain of the number of devices that may be connected to a line, as determined by the total RENs, contact the local telephone company.

If this equipment causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company will notify you in advance that temporary discontinuance of service may be required. But if advance notice isn’t practical, the telephone company will notify the customer as soon as possible. Also, you will be advised of your right to file a complaint with the FCC if you believe it is necessary.

The telephone company may make changes in its facilities, equipment, operations or procedures that could affect the operation of the equipment. If this happens the telephone company will provide advance notice in order for you to make necessary modifications to maintain uninterrupted service.

If trouble is experienced with this equipment, for repair or warranty information, please refer to the manual or contact Fujitsu Computer Systems Corporation, Customer Service. If the equipment is causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may request that you disconnect the equipment until the problem is resolved.

The equipment cannot be used on public coin service provided by the telephone company. Connection to party line service is subject to state tariffs. (Contact the state public utility commission, public service commission or corporation commission for information).

If your home has specially wired alarm equipment connected to the telephone line, ensure the installation of this computer does not disable your alarm equipment. If you have any questions about what will disable alarm equipment, consult your telephone company or a qualified installer.

The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful for any person to use a computer or other electronic device to send any message via a telephone fax machine unless such message clearly contains in a margin at the top or bottom of each transmitted page or on the first page of the transmission, the date an time it is sent and an identification of the business or other entity, or other individual sending the message and the telephone number of the sending machine or such business, other entity, or individual.

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Regulatory Information

DOC (INDUSTRY CANADA) NOTICES Notice 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.

Notice to Users of the Canadian Telephone Network

NOTICE: This equipment meets the applicable Industry Canada Terminal Equipment Technical Specifications. This is confirmed by the registration number. The abbreviation, IC, before the registration number signifies that registration was performed based on a Declaration of Conformity indicating that Industry Canada technical specifications were met. It does not imply that Industry Canada approved the equipment.

Before connecting this equipment to a telephone line the user should ensure that it is permissible to connect this equipment to the local telecommunication facilities. The user should be aware that compliance with the certification standards does not prevent service degradation in some situations.

Repairs to telecommunication equipment should be made by a Canadian authorized maintenance facility. Any repairs or alterations not expressly approved by Fujitsu or any equipment failures may give the telecommunication company cause to request the user to disconnect the equipment from the telephone line.

NOTICE: The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for this terminal equipment is 0.1B. The REN assigned to each terminal equipment provides an indication of the maximum number of terminals allowed to be connected to a telephone interface. The termination on an interface may consist of any combination of devices subject only to the requirement that the sum of the Ringer Equiva-

lence Numbers of all the devices does not exceed five.

For safety, users should ensure that the electrical ground of the power utility, the telephone lines and the metallic water pipes are connected together. Users should NOT attempt to make such connections themselves but should contact the appropriate electric inspection authority or electrician. This may be particularly important in rural areas.

Avis Aux Utilisateurs Du Réseau Téléphonique Canadien

AVIS: Le présent matériel est conforme aux spécifications techniques d’Industrie Canada applicables au matériel terminal. Cette conformité est confirmée 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 téléphonique, l’utilisateur doit vérifier s’il est permis de connecter cet équipement aux installations de télécommunications locales. L’utilisateur est averti que même la conformité aux normes de certification ne peut dans certains cas empêcher la dégradation du service.

Les réparations de l’équipement de télécommunications doivent être effectuées par un service de maintenance agréé au Canada. Toute réparation ou modification, qui n’est pas expressément approuvée par Fujitsu, ou toute défaillance de l’équipement peut entraîner la compagnie de télécommunications à exiger que l’utilisateur déconnecte l’équipement de la ligne téléphonique.

AVIS: L’indice d’équivalence de la sonnerie (IES) du présent matériel est de 0.1B. L’IES assigné à chaque dispositif terminal indique le nombre maximal de terminaux qui peuvent être raccordés à une interface téléphonique. La terminaison d’une interface peut consister en une combinaison quelconque de dispositifs, à la seule condition que la somme d’indices d’équiva-

lence de la sonnerie de tous les dispositifs n’excède pas 5.

Pour assurer la sécurité, les utilisateurs doivent vérifier que la prise de terre du service d’électricité, les lignes télphoniques et les conduites d’eau métalliques sont connectées ensemble. Les utilisateurs NE doivent PAS tenter d’établir ces connexions eux-mêmes, mais doivent contacter les services d’inspection d’installations électriques appropriés ou un électricien. Ceci peut être particulièrement important en régions rurales.

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Appendix A

Integrated Wireless LAN User’s Guide

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Wireless LAN User’s Guide

FCC REGULATORY INFORMATION

Please note the following regulatory information related to the wireless LAN device.

Regulatory Notes and Statements

Wireless LAN, Health and Authorization for use

Radio frequency electromagnetic energy is emitted from Wireless LAN devices. The energy levels of these emissions, however, are far much less than the electromagnetic energy emissions from wireless devices such as mobile phones. Wireless 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:

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On board an airplane, or

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In an explosive environment, or

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In situations where the interference risk to other devices or services is perceived or identified as harmful.

In cases in which the policy regarding use of Wireless LAN devices in specific environments is not clear (e.g., airports, hospitals, chemical/oil/gas industrial plants, private buildings), obtain authorization to use these devices prior to operating the equipment.

Regulatory Information/Disclaimers

Installation and use of this Wireless LAN device must be in strict accordance with the instructions included in the user documentation provided with the product. Any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by the manufacturer may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by unauthorized modification of this device, or the substitution or attachment of connecting cables and equipment other than those specified by the manufacturer. It is the responsibility of the user to correct any interference caused by such unauthorized modification, substitution or attachment. The manufacturer and its authorized resellers or distributors will assume no liability for any damage or violation of government regulations arising from failure to comply with these guidelines.

This device must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

For IEEE 802.11a Wireless LAN:

For operation within 5.15~5.25 GHz frequency range, it is restricted to indoor environments, and the antenna of this device must be integral.

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 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 interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy. If not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, it 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 and correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

1. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

2. Increase the distance between the equipment and the receiver.

3. Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from the one the receiver is connected to.

4. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

FCC Radio Frequency Exposure statement

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 centimeters between the Wireless LAN antenna (located on the top edge of the LCD screen) and your body. The Bluetooth antenna is located on the edge of the right palm rest and is exempt from minimum distance criteria due to its low power. The transmitters in this device must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

Export 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 any interference received, including interference that may cause undesirable operation. Modifications not expressly authorized by Fujitsu Computer Systems Corporation may invalidate the user's right to operate this equipment.

Canadian Notice

The device for the 5150-5250 MHz band is only for indoor usage to reduce the potential for harmful interference to cochannel mobile satellite systems.

The maximum antenna gain of 6 dBi permitted (for devices in the 5250-5350 MHz and 5470-5725 MHz bands) to comply with the e.i.r.p. limit.

In addition, users are cautioned to take note that high power radars are allocated as primary users (meaning they have priority) of 5250-5350 MHz and 5650-5850 MHz and these radars could cause interference and/or damage to LE-LAN devices.

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Before Using the Wireless LAN

This manual describes the procedures for properly setting up and configuring the optional integrated Wireless LAN Mini-PCI device (referred to as "WLAN device"). Before using the WLAN device, read this manual carefully to ensure it's correct operation. Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.

Wireless LAN Devices Covered by this Document

This document is applicable to systems containing an Atheros AR5006EXS (AR5BXB6) Mini-PCI wireless network card (802.11a+b/g).

Characteristics of the WLAN Device

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The WLAN device is a Mini-PCI card attached to the mainboard of the mobile computer.

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It is a dual-band radio that operates in two license-free RF bands, therefore eliminating the need to procure an FCC license to operate. It operates in the 2.4GHz Industrial, Scientific, and Medical (ISM) RF band and in the lower, middle, and upper bands of the 5GHz Unlicensed National Information Infrastructure (UNII) bands.

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The Atheros SuperAG WLAN is capable of three operating modes, IEEE802.11a, IEEE802.11b and IEEE802.11g, wireless LAN standards governed by the Institute of Electronics and Electrical Engineers.

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Encoding of data is modulated using Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) and Complementary Code Keying (CCK) when the WLAN device is operating in IEEE 802.11b mode and Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM) when operating in IEEE802.11a or IEEE802.11g mode.

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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 (108 Mbps maximum data rate with compatible access points) and 11 Mbps in IEEE802.11b mode.

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The WLAN device supports the following encryption methods - WEP, TKIP, and AES encryption.

WIRELESS LAN MODES USING THIS DEVICE

Ad Hoc Mode (See Figure A-1)

"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 Point(s). Connectivity is accomplished using only client devices in a peer-to-peer fashion. That is why Ad Hoc networks are also known as peer-to-peer networks. Ad Hoc networks are an easy and inexpensive method for establishing network connectivity between multiple computers.

Ad Hoc mode requires that the SSID (service set identifier), network authentication, and encryption key settings are identically configured on all computers in the Ad Hoc network.

Access Point (Infrastructure) Mode (See Figure A-2)

Infrastructure mode refers to a wireless network architecture in which devices communicate with wireless or wired network devices by communicating through an Access Point. In infrastructure mode, wireless devices can communicate with each other or with a wired network. Corporate wireless networks operate in infrastructure mode because they require access to the wired LAN in order to access computers, devices, and services such as file servers, printers, and databases.

How to Handle This Device

The WLAN device comes pre-installed in your mobile computer. Under normal circumstances, it should not be necessary for you to remove or reinstall it. The operating system that your mobile computer comes with has been pre-configured to support the WLAN device.

Figure A-1. Ad Hoc Mode Network

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WIRELESS NETWORK CONSIDERATIONS

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The Atheros WLAN device supports IEEE802.11a/b/g and operates in the 2.4GHz ISM band and the 5 GHz UNII bands.

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Microwave ovens will interfere with the operation of WLAN device as microwave ovens operate in the same

2.4GHz frequency range that IEEE802.11b/g devices operate in. Interference by microwaves does not occur with IEEE802.11a radio which operates in the 5 GHz RF band.

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Wireless devices that transmit in the 2.4GHz frequency 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 the WLAN device.

DEACTIVATING THE WLAN DEVICE

Deactivation of 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.). Fujitsu mobile computers employ two methods with which to deactivate the WLAN device:

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Using the Wireless On/Off Switch, or,

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In Windows, using the WLAN icon in the taskbar.

Deactivation using the Wireless On/Off Switch

The WLAN device can be deactivated quickly and efficiently by sliding the Wireless On/Off Switch to the Off position (to the left). (Figure A-3)

The wireless On/Off switch has no effect on non-Wireless LAN models.

WLAN/ Bluetooth

Switch

Figure A-3. Wireless LAN On/Off Switch Location

Deactivation using the icon in the taskbar

1. Right-click the WLAN icon in the taskbar at the

bottom right of your screen.

2. Choose Disconnect from a network.

ACTIVATING THE WLAN DEVICE

Activation of the WLAN device can be accomplished using the same methods as the deactivation process

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Using the Wireless On/Off Switch

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In Windows, by right-clicking the WLAN icon then clicking “Connect to a network”

Figure A-2. Access Point (Infrastructure) Mode Network

Internet

ADSL modem, cable modem, or similar

Wireless LAN

Wired LAN

Access Point*

*An optional hub for a wired LAN may be required depending upon the type of access point used.

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CONFIGURING THE WIRELESS LAN

The optional WLAN device can be configured to establish wireless network connectivity using the software that is built into Windows Vista. Support for most industry standard security solutions is contained in this software.

Pre-defined parameters will be required for this procedure. Please consult with your network administrator for these parameters:

1. Click the Start button, then select Control Panel.

2. If the Control Panel is not in Classic View, select Classic View from the left panel. Double-click the Network and Sharing Center icon.

3. Select “Manage wireless networks” from the left panel.

4. Click on the [Add] button.

5. Depending upon what type of connection you would like to make, make a selection. For an infrastructure network, select “Manually create a network profile. For ad hoc network, select “Create an ad hoc network”.

6. Enter the required information. It may be necessary to consult with your network administrator for some of the information.

7. In the event you require assistance, go to the Network and Sharing Center window (Start -> Control Panel -> Network and Sharing Center), and type in relevant keywords in the Search box.

CONNECTING TO A NETWORK

After you have configured your computer, you can connect to an active network by performing the following steps:

1. Click on the WLAN icon in the system tray.

2. Select “connect to a network”.

3. Select a network from the list that appears, and click the [Connect] button.

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Troubleshooting the WLAN

TROU BL E SH O OT ING TAB L E

Causes and countermeasures for troubles you may encounter while using your wireless LAN are described in the following table.

Problem Possible Cause Possible Solution

Unavailable network connection

Incorrect network name (SSID) or network key

Weak received signal strength and/or link quality

The WLAN device has been deactivated or disabled

The computer to be connected is turned off

RF interference from Access Points or other wireless networks

Wireless network authentication has failed

Ad hoc connection: verify that the network names (SSID’s) and network

keys (WEP) of all computers to be connected have been configured correctly. SSID’s and WEP key values must be identical on each machine.

Access Point (Infrastructure) connection: set the network name (SSID) and network key to the same values as those of the access point.

Set the Network Authentication value identically to that of the Access Point. Please consult your network administrator for this value, if necessary.

Ad hoc connection: Retry connection after shortening the distance to the destination computer or removing any obstacles for better sight.

Access Point (Infrastructure) connection: Retry connection after shortening the distance to the access point or removing any obstacles for better sight.

Check if the wireless switch is turned ON. Also verify “Disable Radio” is not checked in “Network setting” window.

Check if the computer to be connected is turned ON.

The use of identical or overlapping RF channels can cause interference with the operation of the WLAN device. Change the channel of your Access Point to a channel that does not overlap with the interfering device.

Re-check your Network Authentication, Encryption, and Security settings. Incorrectly configured security settings such as an incorrectly typed WEP key, a misconfigured LEAP username, or an incorrectly chosen authentication method will cause the LAN device to associate but not authenticate to the wireless network.

Incorrectly configured network settings

Incorrect IP address configuration

Recheck the configuration of your network settings.

This only applies to networks using static IP addresses. Please contact your network administrator for the correct settings.

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Wireless LAN Glossary

GLOSSARY

Ad Hoc Mode

Ad Hoc Mode refers to a wireless network architecture where wireless network connectivity between multiple computers is established without a central wireless network device, typically known as Access Points. Connectivity is accomplished using only client devices in a peer-to-peer fashion. For details, refer to “Ad hoc connection” on page 86.

Channel

Range of narrow-band frequencies used by the WLAN device to transmit data. IEEE802.11b/g - 11 channels, 22 MHz wide channels.

DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol)

A protocol that provides a means to dynamically allocate IP addresses to computers on a local area network.

DNS (Domain Name System)

A data query service that provides a mechanism with which to translate host names into Internet addresses.

IEEE802.11a

Wireless LAN standard that supports a maximum data rate of 54 Mbps. 802.11a devices operate in the 5 GHz lower and middle UNII bands.

IEEE802.11b

Wireless LAN standard that supports a maximum data rate of 11 Mbps. 802.11b devices operate in the 2.4 GHz ISM band.

Access point

Wireless network device used to bridge wireless and wired network traffic.

IP address

The logical 32-bit host address defined by the Internet Protocol that uniquely identifies a computer on a network. The IP address is usually expressed in dotted decimal notation.

LAN (Local Area Network)

A LAN or Local Area Network is a computer network (or data communications network) which is confined to a limited geographical area.

MAC address (Media Access Control Address)

A 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 transmitted at one time in networks including the Internet. In an environment whose maximum size of data is too large to correctly receive data, normal communications can be restored by setting the size of MTU to a smaller value.

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.

Network name (SSID: Service Set Identifier)

When a wireless LAN network is configured, grouping is performed to avoid interference or data theft. This grouping is performed with “Network name (SSID)”. In order to improve security, the network key is set allowing no communication unless “Network name (SSID)” coincides with the network key.

Open system authentication

Null authentication method specified in the 802.11 standard that performs no authentication checks on a wireless client before allowing it to associate.

PPPoE (Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet)

A method of allowing the authentication protocol adopted in telephone line connection (PPP) to be used over an Ethernet.

Protocol

A procedure or rule of delivering data among computers. Ordered data communication is allowed by making all conditions required for communication including the method of data transmission/reception and actions upon communication errors into procedures.

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