Fujitsu America has made every effort to ensure the accuracy and completeness of this document; however, as ongoing 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.
Intel, Intel Core, and Centrino are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries.
Microsoft and Windows 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
America is under license.
Roxio is a trademark of Roxio, a division of Sonic Solutions.
Omnipass is a trademark of Softex Inc.
PowerDVD, PowerDirector, and YouCam are trademarks of CyberLink Corp.
Adobe, Acrobat, and Adobe Reader are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries.
Energy Star and the Energy Star mark are registered U.S. marks.
Skype is a trademark of Skype Limited.
Norton and Norton Internet Security are trademarks or registered trademarks of Symantec Corp. in the United States and other countries.
The optical 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.
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Sunnyvale, CA 94085
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(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, (2) This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
+
AC adapter output polarity:
This unit requires an AC adapter to operate. Use only UL Listed I.T.E. Class II Adapters with an output rating of 19 VDC, with a current of 3.42 A (65 W).
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:
• 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.
• 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
Over time, the batteries that run your mobile computer will begin to hold a charge for a shorter amount of time; this is a natural occurrence for all batteries.
When this occurs, you may want to replace the battery with a fresh one*. If you replace it, it is important that you dispose of the old battery properly because
batteries contain materials that could cause environmental damage if disposed of improperly.
Fujitsu is very concerned with environmental protection, and has enlisted the services of the Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation
(RBRC)**, a non-profit public service organization dedicated to protecting our environment by recycling old batteries at no cost to you.
RBRC has drop-off points at tens of thousands of locations throughout the United States and Canada. To find the location nearest you, go
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or call 1-800-822-8837.
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convenient disposal location.
Remember – protecting the environment is a cooperative effort, and you should make every effort to protect it for current and future generations.
* To order a new battery for your Fujitsu mobile computer, go to the Fujitsu shopping site at www.shopfujitsu.com
www.fujitsu.ca/products/notebooks
** RBRC is an independent third party to which Fujitsu provides funding for battery recycling; RBRC is in no way affiliated with Fujitsu.
The LIFEBOOK AH532 notebook from Fujitsu America provides desktop performance with the 3rd Generation Intel®
Core™ processor family. Your notebook has a built-in 15.6” WXGA high-definition color display. This system brings the
computing power of a desktop personal computer to a portable environment.
Your computer comes with Microsoft Windows® 8 64-Bit operating system pre-installed.
This manual explains how to operate your LIFEBOOK notebook’s hardware and built-in system software.
Conventions Used in the Guide
Keyboard and on-screen keys appear in brackets. Example: [Fn], [F1], [ESC], [ENTER] and [CTRL].
Pages with additional information about a specific topic are cross-referenced within the text.
For example: (“See Installation Procedure on page 43”.)
On screen menu items appear in bold. Example: “Click Fujitsu Menu, and select your choice”.
Before you place the call, you should have the following information ready so that the customer support
representative can provide you with the fastest possible solution:
• Product name
• Product configuration number
• Product serial number
• Purchase date
• Conditions under which the problem occurred
• Any error messages that have occurred
• Type of device connected, if any
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Fujitsu Shopping Online
You can go directly to the online store by visiting the website at: www.shopfujitsu.com.
To ensure that you always have the most current driver updates related to your system, you should occasionally access
the Fujitsu Software Download Manager (FSDM) utility. The FSDM utility is available to allow you to download the
latest drivers, utilities, and applications from the Fujitsu Support site. If you have a Windows 7 or Windows 8 operating
system, you will need to go to the Support Site
(http://support.fujitsupc.com/CS/Portal/support.do?srch=DOWNLOADS).
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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Chapter 1
Getting to Know Your LIFEBOOK
Overview
This section describes the
components of your Fujitsu
LIFEBOOK AH532 notebook. We
strongly recommend that you
read it before using your
notebook – even if you are
already familiar with notebook
computers.
Figure 1. Fujitsu LIFEBOOK AH532 notebook
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Display Panel
Status
Touchpa d
Power/Suspend/
Resume Button
Digital Microphone
Keyboard
HD Web Camera
Indicator
Panel
Pointing
Device
Headphone
Microphone
SD Card Slot
Jack
Jack
Stereo Speaker
Stereo Speaker
Figure 2. LIFEBOOK AH532 notebook with display open
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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.
HD Web Camera
The HD web camera (1200x768 pixel) allows you to t ake pictures of yourself to send over the internet. For information
on using the microphone and web cam, see the documentation associated with the CyberLink YouCam application.
Digital Microphone
The digital microphone is used in conjunction with the web camera. For information on using the microphone and
web cam, see the documentation associated with the CyberLink YouCam application.
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, power off your notebook, and power on your notebook when it has been
shut down from Windows. See “Power/Suspend/Resume Button” on page 40.
Stereo Speakers
The built-in dual speakers allow for stereo sound.
Keyboard
A full-size keyboard with dedicated Windows keys. See “Keyboard” on page 23.
Microphone/Line-In Jack
The microphone/line-in jack allows you to connect an external stereo microphone. See “Microphone/Line-In Jack” on
page 63.
Headphone/Line-Out Jack
The headphone/line-out jack allows you to connect headphones or external speakers. See “Headphone/Line-Out Jack”
on page 62.
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Secure Digital (SD) Card Slot
The Secure Digital (SD) card slot allows you to install a media card for data storage. This media allows you to transfer
data from a variety of different digital devices. See “Secure Digital Cards” on page 56.
Status Indicator Panel
The Status Indicator Panel displays symbols that correspond with a specific component of your LIFEBOOK notebook.
See “Status Indicator Panel” on page 20.
Touchpad Pointing Device
The Touchpad pointing device is a mouse-like cursor control with a right button, a left button, and a cursor control
pad. See “Touchpad Pointing Device” on page 26.
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Figure 3. LIFEBOOK notebook left-side panel
ExpressCard Slot
USB 3.0 Ports*
External Video Jack
HDMI Jack
* The USB port on the right above provides Anytime USB Charge capability.
Air Vents
Left-Side Panel Components
The following is a brief description of your LIFEBOOK notebook’s left-side components.
Air Vents
The air vents allow air to circulate through the system to cool down the components.
TOPROTECTYOURNOTEBOOKFROMDAMAGEANDTOOPTIMIZEPERFORMANCE, BESURETOKEEPALLAIRVENTSUNOBSTRUCTED, CLEAN, AND
The external video port allows you to connect an external monitor or LCD projector. See “External Video Port” on
page 63.
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ExpressCard Slot
The ExpressCard Slot allows you to install an ExpressCard. See “Using ExpressCards” on page 54.
USB 2.0 / 3.0 Ports
The USB ports allow you to connect Universal Serial Bus devices. There are three USB 3.0 ports on the left side of the
system and one USB 2.0 port on the right. USB 3.0 transfers data at up to 5 Gbps and is backward-compatible with
USB 2.0 devices, which transfer data at up to 480 Mbps. See “Universal Serial Bus Ports” on page 61. Note that the
front USB 3.0 port on the left side has Anytime USB Charge capability, meaning that even when your system is shut
down, this port can still be used to provide power to external devices (for example, when charging a cell phone). For
more information, refer to “Universal Serial Bus Ports” on page 61.
HDMI Port
The HDMI port is used to connect compatible digital devices with your computer (such as a high-definition television
or AV receiver). See “HDMI Port” on page 64.
The following is a brief description of your LIFEBOOK notebook’s right-side components.
USB 2.0 / 3.0 Ports
The USB ports allow you to connect Universal Serial Bus devices. There are three USB 3.0 ports on the left side of the
system and one USB 2.0 port on the right. USB 3.0 transfers data at up to 5 Gbps and is backward-compatible with
USB 2.0 devices, which transfer data at up to 480 Mbps. See “Universal Serial Bus Ports” on page 61. Note that the
front USB 3.0 port on the left side has Anytime USB Charge capability, meaning that even when your system is shut
down, this port can still be used to provide power to external devices (for example, when charging a cell phone). For
more information, refer to “Universal Serial Bus Ports” on page 61.
Optical Drive
The optical drive bay contains a Dual-Layer Multi-Format DVD Writer. See “Optical Drive” on page 49.
Emergency Tray Release
The emergency tray release is used in the event you want to open the tray when power is not available. See
“Emergency Optical Drive Tray Release” on page 51.
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DC Power Jack
Anti-Theft Lock Slot
LAN (RJ-45) 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.
Optical Drive Release Button
The optical drive release button opens the optical drive.
Figure 5. LIFEBOOK notebook back panel
Back Panel Components
The following is a brief description of your LIFEBOOK notebook’s back panel components.
LAN (RJ-45) Jack
The internal LAN (RJ-45) jack is used for an internal wired 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN connection. See “Internal
LAN (RJ-45) Jack” on page 61.
Anti-theft Lock Slot
The anti-theft lock slot allows you to attach an optional physical lock down device.
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Lithium ion
Air Vents
(multiple locations)
Memory
Upgrade
Compartment
Battery Bay
Battery Latch
Battery Latch
Hard Disk
Drive Cover
Figure 6. LIFEBOOK notebook bottom panel
Bottom Components
The following is a brief description of your LIFEBOOK notebook’s bottom panel components.
Memory Upgrade Compartment
Your notebook comes with high speed Double Data Rate 3 Synchronous Dynamic RAM (DDR3 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 58. Under normal circumstances, it should not be necessary to
open this compartment.
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Hard Disk Drive Cover
The hard disk drive cover is secured over the system hard disk drive. Under normal circumstances, you should not open
this compartment
Lithium ion Battery Bay
The battery bay contains the internal Lithium ion battery. It can be opened for the removal of the battery when stored
over a long period of time or for swapping a discharged battery with a charged Lithium ion battery. See “Lithium ion
Battery” on page 44.
Battery Latches
The battery latches are used to secure the battery in the battery bay. See “Lithium ion Battery” on page 44.
Air Vents
The air vents allow air to circulate through the system to cool down the components.
The Status Indicators display symbols that correspond to specific components of your Fujitsu LIFEBOOK notebook. The
LEDs below each symbol tell you how each of those components is operating.
Wireless Status Indicator
• Blue, solid: Wireless devices have been switched on (using the [Fn]+[F5] key combination).
• Off: Wireless devices are off.
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Power Status Indicator
• Blue, solid: AC adapter and battery are available and system is fully charged, or AC adapter is plugged in but
battery is not installed.
• Blue, blinking: AC adapter and battery are available and the system is in sleep mode.
• Off: AC adapter is not plugged in.
Battery Level Indicator
The Battery Level indicator displays the charge level of the battery pack, as follows.
With AC Adapter connected:
• Blue, solid: AC adapter is connected and battery is charged.
• Orange, solid: AC adapter is connected and battery is charging.
Without AC Adapter connected:
• Purple, blinking: There is a problem with the battery.
• Off: There is no AC Adapter connected and/or the battery charge level is between 13% and 100%
• If the battery pack is installed while the power is turned off, the battery level indicator will display the charge level for
five seconds after it blinks orange.
•If 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/six seconds off.
•Batteries subjected to shocks, vibration or extreme temperatures can be permanently damaged.
•A shorted battery is damaged and must be replaced.
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Hard Drive/Optical Drive Access Indicator
The Hard Drive/Optical Drive Access indicator glows green when your internal hard drive is being accessed. Note that
flickering is normal.
NumLk Indicator
The NumLk indicator glows when the integral keyboard is set in ten-key numeric keypad mode.
CapsLock Indicator
The CapsLock indicator glows when your keyboard is set to type in all capital letters.
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Keyboard
Fn Key
Function Keys
Numeric Keypad
Application Key
Cursor Keys
Start Key
Figure 8. Keyboard
Using the Keyboard
Your Fujitsu LIFEBOOK notebook has an integral 103-key keyboard, including Windows keys, special function keys,
and an integrated numeric keypad. This section describes the following keys.
• Numeric keypad: Your notebook has an integrated numeric keypad which allows you to perform
numeric/mathematical and navigational functions. The ability to toggle between the numerical keys and
navigation keys is controlled through the [NumLk] key.
• Cursor keys: Your keyboard contains four arrow keys for moving the cursor or insertion point to the right, left,
up, or down within windows, applications and documents.
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• Function keys: The keys labeled [F1] through [F12], are used in conjunction with the [Fn] key to produce
special actions that vary depending on what program is running.
• Windows keys: These keys work with your Windows operating system. These keys switch between desktop and
Modern Start screen modes and open the Application bar on the bottom of the screen.
Numeric Keypad
The right-hand section of the keyboard serves as a numeric keypad. To activate the keypad functions, press the
[NumLk] button. Using the keypad keys, you can enter numerals 0 through 9, perform addition ( + ), subtraction
( - ), multiplication ( * ), or division ( / ), and enter decimal points ( . ) using the keys designated as numeric function
key keys. When [NumLk] is not active, you can use the numeric keypad to navigate (Del, Ins, left, right, up, down).
Windows Keys
Your LIFEBOOK notebook has two Windows keys, consisting of a Windows key and an Application key. The Windows
key switches between the Modern Start screen and desktop. This button functions the same as your onscreen Start
menu button. The Application key opens the Application bar located at the bottom of the screen. (Please 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/File 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 notebook and is always used in conjunction with another key.
• [Fn+F3]: Pressing [F3] while holding [Fn] will toggle the Audio Mute on and off.
• [Fn+F4]: Pressing [F4] while holding [Fn] will toggle the Touchpad on and off. Note that the [Fn+F4]
combination only works if Manual Setting is selected in the BIOS. (See “BIOS Setup Utility” on page 38)
• [Fn+F5]: Pressing [F5] while holding [Fn] will toggle the wireless device(s) on and off.
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• [Fn+F6]: Pressing [F6] repeatedly while holding [Fn] will lower the brightness of your display.
• [Fn+F7]: Pressing [F7] repeatedly while holding [Fn] will increase the brightness of the display.
• [Fn+F8]: Pressing [F8] repeatedly while holding [Fn] will decrease the volume of your LIFEBOOK notebook.
• [Fn+F9]: Pressing [F9] repeatedly while holding [Fn] will increase the volume of your LIFEBOOK notebook.
• [Fn+F10]: Pressing 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, as follows:
•If you only have an external CRT connected, the order is internal -> external CRT -> simultaneous display >
internal display.
•If you only have an HDMI device connected, the order is: internal display -> HDMI display -> simultaneous
display -> internal display.
•If you have external CRT and HDMI devices connected, the order is: internal display -> external CRT ->
simultaneous internal and external CRT -> HDMI display - simultaneous internal and HDMI display ->
internal display.
• [Fn+F11]: Pressing [F11] while holding [Fn] will enable and disable ECO mode. ECO mode is designed to
minimize notebook power consumption by reducing the LCD brightness, shutting down the optical drive and
ExpressCard functionality and enabling the hard disk drive’s auto power off mode.
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Touchpad Pointing Device
Left Button
Right button
Cursor
Control
Figure 9. Touchpad pointing device
The Touchpad pointing device comes built into your Fujitsu 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 button and
a right button. The cursor control works the same way a mouse does, and moves the cursor around the display. It only
requires light pressure with the tip of your finger. The left and right buttons function the same as mouse buttons. The
actual functionality of the buttons may vary depending on the application that is being used.
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ANEXTERNALMOUSECANBECONNECTEDTOTHE USB PORTSONYOUR LIFEBOOK NOTEBOOKANDUSEDSIMULTANEOUSLYWITHTHE TOUCHPAD.
H
Clicking means pushing and releasing a button. To left-click, move the cursor to the item you wish to select, press the
left button once, and then immediately release it. To right-click, move the mouse cursor to the item you wish to select,
press the right button once, and then immediately release it (Figure 10). You also have the option to perform the
clicking operation by tapping lightly on the Touchpad once (Figure 11).
Figure 10. Clicking with buttonFigure 11. Clicking with Touchpad
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, and immediately release it (Figure 12). You can also perform the double-click operation by tapping lightly on
the Touchpad twice (Figure 13).
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Figure 12. Double-clicking with buttonFigure 13. Double-clicking with Touchpad
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
(Figure 14). 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 15).
Figure 14. Dragging with buttonFigure 15. Dragging with Touchpad
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Navigating Using Gestures
The touchpad allows you to use gestures to zoom in or out on a page, scroll quickly through large documents, toggle
the charms, toggle the application commands bar, and switch to last application.
Scrolling Up/Down:
To scroll up or down, slide two fingers up or down (Figure 16).
Scrolling Right/Left:
To scroll right or left, slide two fingers right or left (Figure 16).
Zooming In/Out:
To zoom in or out on a page using the touchpad, place two fingers in a pinch position and open the pinch to zoom
in, or close to zoom out (Figure 17).
Toggling the charms
To toggle the charm swipe one finger from the right edge of touch pad (Figure 18).
Toggling the application commands bar
To toggle the application commands bar swipe one finger down from the top edge of the touchpad (Figure 19).
Switching to last application
To switch to last application swipe in one finger from the left edge (Figure 20).
The Control Panel allows you to customize your Touchpad with selections made from within the Mouse Properties
dialog box. To change the settings or actions for the touchpad:
From the Modern Start screen, press [Windows}+[X], then select Control Panel from the menu. Select Mouse
Properties, then the Gestures tab.
Inside the Gestures tab you can modify your gesture behavior and assign new gesture actions to left and right corner
swipes.
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Volume Control
Your Fujitsu LIFEBOOK notebook has multiple volume controls which interact with each other.
The volume can be controlled in several different ways:
• Volume can be changed or muted from within the Volume Control in the Change PC Settings window. Click at
the bottom right corner of the screen so that vertical menu appears, then click the Settings icon. Click the
Volume icon and drag the volume bar up to increase the volume, or down to decrease it.
• 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.
• Volume can be changed by opening the Control Panel, selecting one of the icon sizes in the View by: field, then
selecting Windows Mobility Center. From there, you can either mute or adjust the sound in the Volume area.
• Volume can be muted by pressing the [F3] key while holding down the [Fn] key. To restore audio, repeat the
[Fn+F3] procedure.
• Volume can be controlled by many volume controls that are set within individual applications.
• Certain external audio devices you might connect to your system may have hardware volume controls.
Each source discussed above puts an upper limit on the volume level that must then be followed by the other sources.
We recommend that you experiment with the various volume controls to discover the optimal sound level.
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Chapter 2
AC Adapter
AC Cable
DC In
Getting Started with Your LIFEBOOK
Figure 21. Connecting the AC Adapter
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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
1Plug the DC output cable into the DC power jack of your LIFEBOOK notebook.
2Plug the AC adapter into an AC electrical outlet.
Connecting the Optional Auto/Airline Adapter
1Plug the DC output cable into the DC power jack on your notebook.
2Plug the Auto/Airline adapter into the cigarette lighter of an automobile with the ignition key in the On or Access,
OR,
3Plug 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
1Be sure that you have at least one charged battery installed.
2Remove the AC adapter or the Auto/Airline adapter.
THE LITHIUMIONBATTERYISNOTCHARGEDUPONPURCHASE. INITIALLY, YOUWILLNEEDTOCONNECTEITHERTHE AC ADAPTERORTHE
A
UTO/AIRLINEADAPTERTOUSEYOURNOTEBOOK.
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Figure 22. 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 active-matrix technology.
Opening the Display Panel
To open the display, simply lift the display backwards, being careful not to touch the screen, until it is at a comfortable
viewing angle.
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. There are four ways to adjust the brightness: by using the keyboard, the Power
Options, the PC Settings window, or the Windows Mobility Center.
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Using the Keyboard
• [Fn+F6]: Pressing repeatedly will lower the brightness of your display.
• [Fn+F7]: Pressing repeatedly will increase the brightness of the display.
Using the Power Options
To change the brightness using the Power Options utility, open the Control Panel and select either Large icons or
Small icons in the View by: Double-click Power Options. At the bottom of the window, drag the brightness bar to the
desired level. Note that the settings you make via this utility become permanent until you decide to change them
again.
Using the PC Settings Window
To change the brightness using the PC Settings window, click at the bottom right corner of the screen so that vertical
menu appears, then click the Settings icon. Click the Brightness icon and drag the brightness bar up to increase the
brightness, or down to decrease it.
Using the Windows Mobility Center
To change the brightness using the Windows Mobility Center, open the Control Panel and select either Large icons
or Small icons in the View by: Double-click Windows Mobility Center. In the Display Brightness area, drag the
brightness bar to the desired level.
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.
CHARGED, ORTHATTHE AC OR AUTO/AIRLINEADAPTERISCONNECTEDANDHASPOWER.
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 notebook in Suspend mode (see “Sleep
Mode” on page 40), or you can turn it off (see “Powering Off” on page 42).
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 76. 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 POST, your notebook will load your operating system.
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NEVERTURNOFFYOUR LIFEBOOK NOTEBOOKDURINGTHE POWER ON SELF TEST (POST) ORITWILLCAUSEANERRORMESSAGETOBE
The procedure for starting-up your notebook is termed 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 found. During booting,
your notebook is performing a standard boot sequence including a Power On Self Test (POST). When the boot
sequence is completed without a failure and without a request for the BIOS Setup Utility, the system displays the
operating system’s opening screen.
The boot sequence is executed when:
• You turn on the power to your LIFEBOOK notebook.
• You restart your notebook from the Windows Shut Down dialog box.
• The software initiates a system restart. Example: When you install a new application.
Hard Disk Drive Passwords
To provide additional security for your data, you can assign passwords to your hard disk drive(s). This feature is
managed in the system BIOS Setup Utility. See
BIOS Setup Utility
below for information about accessing the 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:
• Device control feature parameters, such as changing I/O addresses and boot devices.
• System Data Security feature parameters, such as passwords.
Entering the BIOS Setup Utility
To enter the BIOS Setup Utility do the following:
1Turn on or restart your LIFEBOOK notebook.
2To enter the BIOS Setup Utility, press the [F2] key once the Fujitsu logo appears on the screen. This will open the
main menu of the BIOS Setup Utility with the current settings displayed.
3Press the [RIGHT ARROW] or [LEFT ARROW] key to scroll through the other setup menus to review or alter the
current settings.
BIOS Guide
A guide to your notebook’s BIOS is available online. Please visit our service and support website at
http://solutions.us.fujitsu.com/www/content/support/contact/index.php, then select User’s Guides under Online
Support. Select your Product, Series, and Model, then click [Go]. Under the Manuals tab, select the BIOS Guide.
Booting the System
We strongly recommend that you not attach any external devices and do not put a DVD/CD in your drive until you have
gone through the initial power on sequence.
When you turn on your notebook for the first time, it will display a Fujitsu logo on the screen. If you do nothing the
system will load the operating system, and then the Windows Welcome will begin.
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Starting Windows the First Time
After you boot up the system the first time and follow the instructions on the screen, you will eventually come to the
Sign-In screen which prompts you for your user name. After sign-in, it takes less than a minute for the computer to
boot to Windows and during that time a progress bar and interactive messages are displayed on the screen.
During the course of the first start up, you will need to read and accept the End User License Agreements (EULAs) for
Microsoft and Fujitsu.
TOTHEBEGINNINGOFTHE WINDOWS WELCOME PROCESS, EVENIFYOUSHUTYOURNOTEBOOKDOWNANDSTARTITUPAGAIN.
Following first boot, you will arrive at the Modern start screen. Some useful shortcuts for your reference: Press the
Windows + D key to go to traditional Windows desktop. Press Windows + M key to load the traditional Windows
desktop and minimize all applications.
Installing Bonus Apps
After you have started your system the first time, you will see a Bonus Apps icon on your desktop. Click on
the icon to see which additional applications are available for you to install. Alternatively, you can access
Bonus Apps by opening the Charms panel from Modern Start screen and searching for "Bonus Apps". Applications that
are already installed appear in grey; those that are available for installation appear in blue.
Select the applications you wish to install by selecting the checkbox adjacent to your selection, or click [Select All] if
you would like to install all available applications. Once you have made your selections, click [Install].
Note that in some cases (depending upon which application was selected for installation) after installation
completes, the system will prompt you to reboot. There are also cases in which if multiple applications are selected
to install but one of them needs a reboot, the system will reboot and continue installing the rest of the selected
applications.
Registering your LIFEBOOK with Fujitsu
You can register your notebook by going to our website at: http://www.us.fujitsu.com/computers. You will need to
be set up with an Internet Service Provider (ISP) to register online.
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Power Management
Your notebook has many options and features for conserving battery power. Some are automatic and need no user
intervention. However, others depend on parameters you set to best suit your operating conditions, such as those for
the display brightness. Internal power management can be controlled by settings made in the operating system,
power management application, or 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 Sleep 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
Sleep mode. Push the Power/Suspend/Resume button when the notebook is active, but not actively accessing
anything, and immediately release the button. Note that if you press the button continuously for four seconds or
longer, your notebook will shut down.
If your notebook is suspended, pushing the Power/Suspend/Resume button returns your notebook to active
operation. You can tell whether the system is Suspended by looking at the Power indicator. If the indicator is visible
and not flashing, your notebook is fully operational. If the indicator is visible
mode. If the indicator is not visible, the power is off or your notebook is in Hibernation mode.
Feature)
and
flashing, your notebook is in Sleep
(See Hibernation
Sleep Mode
Sleep mode in Windows saves the contents of your system memory during periods of inactivity by maintaining power
to critical parts. This mode turns off the CPU, display, hard drive, and all other internal components except those
necessary to maintain system memory and for restarting.
Your notebook will go into Sleep mode due to one of the following actions or conditions:
• Pressing the Power/Suspend/Resume button when your system is turned on.
• Selecting Sleep from the Windows Shut Down menu.
• Timing out from lack of activity.
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• Allowing the battery to reach the Dead Battery Warning condition.
System memory typically stores the files on which you are working, open application information, and any other data
required to support operations in progress. When you resume operation from Sleep, your system will return to 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.
The Hibernation feature saves the contents of your notebook’s system memory to the hard drive as a part of the
Power/Suspend/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 steps:
1From the Modern Start screen, press [Windows]+[X]. Select Control Panel from the menu, then select Power
Options.
2Select Choose what the power button does or Choose what closing the lid does, then make your selection (Do
Nothing, Sleep, Hibernate, or Shut Down).
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Windows Power Management
The Power Options icon in the Control Panel allows you to configure some of the power management
settings. For example, you can use Power Options to set the timeout values for turning off the display
and hard disks whether you are running the notebook on battery or one of the adapters.
Restarting the System
If your system is on and you need to restart it, be sure that you use the following procedure.
1From the Modern Start screen, open Charms ([Windows]+C) or mouse over [-] in the bottom right corner of the
Before turning off the power, check that the hard drive/optical drive access indicator is off. If you turn off the power
while accessing a disk there is a risk of data loss. To ensure that your notebook shuts down without error, use the
Windows shutdown procedure.
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:
From the Modern Start screen, open Charms ([Windows]+C) or mouse over [-] in the bottom right corner of the
screen), click [Settings]->[Power]. Select Shut down from the list
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ENERGY STAR® Compliance
Your Fujitsu system is an ENERGY STAR® qualified mobile PC. By choosing a computer with the latest
energy-saving technology, you’re helping to preserve our environment for future generations.
ENERGY STAR is a joint program of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, U.S. Department of
Energy, Natural Resources Canada, and other governments around the world helping us save money
while protecting the environment through energy efficient products and practices. With energy costs and global
warming top-of-mind for consumers, Fujitsu is committed to offering solutions that help consumers conserve energy
and improve the quality of our environment.
Sleep Mode:
If you are powering your system with a power adapter, you will notice that your computer is initially set so that the
display turns off after 15 minutes of user inactivity, and the computer goes into Sleep mode after 20 minutes of user
inactivity. If you are powering your system with the battery, your computer is initially set so that the display turns off
after 10 minutes of user inactivity, and the computer goes into Sleep mode after 20 minutes of user inactivity. When
going into Sleep mode, the computer also reduces the speed of any active Ethernet network links. To “wake” the
computer from Sleep mode, press the Suspend/Resume Button.
Energy saving benefits:
Fujitsu ENERGY STAR qualified mobile PCs use about half as much electricity as standard equipment – saving half in
utility costs. But more than that, ENERGY STAR also makes a difference for the environment. Did you know that the
average house can be responsible for twice the greenhouse gas emissions as the average car? That’s because every
time you flip on a light switch, run your dishwasher, or turn on your PC, you use energy, which means more
greenhouse gas emissions from power plants. So the more energy we can save through energy efficiency, the more
we help to reduce greenhouse gases and the risks of global warming.
To learn more about the important ENERGY STAR program, visit: www.energystar.gov.
To read about how Fujitsu is supporting Sustainable Management along with several other environmental activities,
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:
• When used at temperatures that exceed 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 “Status Indicator
Panel” on page 20.
• When using a high current device such as a Multi-Format DVD Writer, optical drive, or the hard drive, using the
AC adapter will conserve your battery life.
DONOTLEAVEAFAULTYBATTERYINYOURNOTEBOOK. ITMAYDAMAGEYOUR AC ADAPTER, OPTIONAL AUTO/AIRLINEADAPTER, ANOTHERBATTERY
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.
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 40.
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.
YOUR LIFEBOOK NOTEBOOKISIN STANDBYMODE, ANYDATATHATHASNOTBEENSAVEDTOTHEHARDDRIVEWILLBELOST.
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 an LED below the battery outline of the Battery Level indicator to display the
operating level available in that battery. If this display shows a Shorted Battery, it means the battery is damaged and
must be replaced so it does not damage other parts of your LIFEBOOK notebook.
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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, cold-swapping and hot-swapping:
Cold-swapping Batteries
To cold-swap batteries in your battery bay follow these easy steps:
1Have a charged battery ready to install.
2Shut down your notebook and disconnect the AC adapter.
3Turn the system over so the bottom is facing up, oriented as in Figure 23.
4While pressing the battery lock (1), slide the battery bay release latch (2) to the right to unlatch it. Lift the battery
out of the bay (Figure 24).
5Insert a new battery into the bay, and press it down so that the latches click into place.
6Plug in the AC adapter and turn the power on.
Hot-swapping Batteries
To hot-swap batteries in your battery bay follow these easy steps:
BESURETOPLUGINAN AC ADAPTERPRIORTOREMOVINGTHEBATTERY. THEREISNOBRIDGEBATTERYPRESENTTOSUPPORTTHESYSTEMWHILE
THEBATTERYISBEINGREPLACED. IFYOUDONOTUSEAN AC ADAPTERYOUWILLLOSEANYUNSAVEDFILES.
1Plug an AC Adapter into the system and connect it to a power outlet.
2Follow steps 3 and 4 in “Cold Swapping Batteries”.
Figure 23. Battery lock and latchFigure 24. Removing the battery
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Figure 25. Optical Drive
Media Holder Tray
Media Tray Eject Button
Emergency Tray Release
Optical Drive
Your system contains a Dual-Layer Multi-Format DVD Writer. This drive lets you access movies, audio DVD/CDs, and
software, and read and write to CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-RW, DVD+RW, and DVD RAM discs. The dual-layer
architecture allows you to record up to 8.5 GB of data on DVD+R discs.
Media Player Software
With the optical drive and media player software you can play movies and music on your notebook. The media player
includes controls which allow you to take full advantage of the features of a digital movie, as well as standard features
such as fast forward, fast reverse, pause, etc. With this drive you can also burn onto recordable discs.
3Place 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.
4Gently push the holder tray back in until you hear a click.
I
FYOUHAVEDISABLEDTHE AUTO INSERT NOTIFICATION FUNCTION, YOUWILLHAVETOSTARTTHEDRIVEEITHERBYUSING MY COMPUTERORFROM
WITHIN WINDOWS/FILE EXPLORER, SINCEYOURNOTEBOOKWILLNOTAUTOMATICALLYRECOGNIZETHATMEDIAHASBEENLOADED.
Figure 26. Loading/Ejecting Media
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Removing Media
1Push 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.
2Gently pull the tray out until the disc can easily be removed from the tray.
3Carefully remove the media disc from the holder tray.
4Gently push the holder tray back in until you hear a click.
Emergency Optical Drive Tray Release
If for some reason the eject button fails, you can open
the media tray with a paper clip or similar tool inserted
into the eject hole in the right side of the front of the
tray. Straighten one side of a paper clip and push it
gently into the hole. The tray will pop out.
1Insert the disc into the optical drive of the notebook. If the CD/DVD AutoRun feature activates, skip Step 2.
2The first time you insert a movie into the media 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.
3Click OK to close the About DVD Player Performance dialog box and the movie will begin.
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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.
1Right-click on the movie screen to open a dropdown menu for options.
2Select View, then Player for all controls available. This will open the control panel at the bottom of the screen.
Using the Media Player Control Panel
The media player software allows you to watch the movie much like a VCR player. You can pause, rewind, fast-forward
and stop the movie at any point.
1To pause the movie, click the on-screen button.
2To rewind the movie, click the button to rewind to a specific portion of the movie, or the button to return to
the opening screen.
3To fast-forward the movie, click the but ton to for ward to a specific portion of the movie, or the button to jump
to the ending credits.
4To stop the movie, click the button.
Exiting the Media Player
1Click the located in the upper right corner of the title bar. This will open a media player dialog box.
2Click 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 battery life will be significantly shorter when operating the
optical drive continuously (such as watching a DVD movie) than during standard operation.
• MANYMOVIERUN-TIMESARELONGERTHANYOURSYSTEMCANSUPPORTONASINGLEBATTERY. IFYOUAREWATCHINGA DVD MOVIEONBATTERY
POWERYOUMAYNEEDTOSWAPINANADDITIONAL, CHARGEDBATTERYORATTACH AC POWERDURINGTHEMOVIETOVIEWITINITSENTIRETY.
• ANADDITIONALCHARGEDBATTERYISHIGHLYRECOMMENDEDIFYOUWILLBEWATCHING DVD MOVIESONBATTERYPOWER. IFYOUDON’THAVE
1Have an additional full-charged battery or your AC adapter ready for use.
2Start watching your DVD movie.
3When the low battery warning occurs, immediately stop the movie and exit the media player.
Your LIFEBOOK notebook supports 34 mm ExpressCardsTM, which can perform a variety of functions depending on
which type of card you install. Some available ExpressCards:
• Gigabit Ethernet Local area network (LAN) cards
• IEEE1394 cards
• S-ATA II cards
For further information, refer to the instructions supplied with your card(s).
Installing ExpressCards
There are two different width ExpressCards: 34 mm and 54 mm. This system supports 34 mm ExpressCards only.
See your ExpressCard manual for instructions on the installation of your card. Some cards may require that your
notebook is off while installing them.
To install an ExpressCard, follow these steps:
1When not in use, you should keep the ExpressCard plug inserted in the slot to help prevent system contamination.
2Make sure there is no ExpressCard or ExpressCard plug currently in the slot. If there is, see Removing ExpressCards.
3If the eject button is extended, press it in until it clicks.
4Insert your ExpressCard into the slot with the product label facing up.
5Push the card firmly into the slot until it is seated in the connector.
Removing ExpressCards
See your ExpressCard manual for specific instructions on removing your card. Some cards may require your notebook
to be in Standby Mode or Off during removal.
To remove an ExpressCard, unlock the card or card plug from the slot by pressing it in, then releasing it. This will eject
the card slightly out of the slot, allowing you to remove it.
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Figure 29. Installing a Secure Digital Card
SD Card
SD Card Slot
Secure Digital Cards
Your LIFEBOOK notebook supports Secure Digital (SD), Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC), and Secure Digital
eXtended Capacity (SDXC) 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.
You can use Secure Digital (SD) cards to store and transfer data such as digital pictures, movies, music, voice, and
computer data and applications to and from a variety of digital devices.
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Installing SD Cards
SD Cards are installed in the SD Card slot located on the front of the system to the left of the headphone jack (Figure
1See your specific card manual for instructions on the installation of your card. Some cards may require that your
notebook is off while installing them.
2Make sure there is no card currently in the slot. If there is, see Removing an SD Card.
3Insert your card into the slot with the product label facing up.
4Push the card firmly into the slot until it is seated in the connector.
Removing an SD Card
To remove an SD Card, simply pull the card out of the slot.
Your LIFEBOOK notebook comes with a minimum of 6 GB (4 GB + 2 GB) of high speed Double Data Rate Synchronous
Dynamic RAM (DDR3-1600 SDRAM factory installed. To increase your notebook’s memory capacity, you may install an
additional or larger memory upgrade modules. 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.
1Turn off power to your notebook, remove any power adapter (AC or auto/airline). Remove the battery.
2Turn the notebook bottom side up, and remove the five screws from the large memory upgrade module
compartment (Figure 30). Remove the cover (Figure 31).
3Remove the new memory upgrade module from the static guarded sleeve.
4Align the memory upgrade module with component side up (Figure 32). Align the connector edge of the upgrade
module with the connector slot in the compartment. Be sure the alignment keys line up with those in the slot.
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Figure 30. Removing the Memory Cover ScrewsFigure 31. Removing the Memory Cover
Alignment Keys
Retaining Clips
Retaining Clip
Retaining Clip
5Insert 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’ll hear a click when it is properly in place.
1Perform steps 1 through 4 of Installing a Memory Upgrade Module.
2Pull the clips sideways away from each side of the memory upgrade module at the same time.
3While holding the clips out, remove the module from the slot by lifting it up and pulling it away from your
notebook. (Figure 33)
4Store the memory upgrade module in a static guarded sleeve.
5Replace the cover and reinstall the screws.
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.
To check the memory capacity, from the Modern Start screen press [Windows]+[X]. Select Control Panel from the
menu, then select Power Options. The amount of memory is displayed next to “Installed memory (RAM):”
There may be a variation between the actual memory size and what is displayed. This is possible if your system is
configured with an integrated Intel Graphics Media Accelerator which dynamically allocates system memory to
accelerate graphics performance.
PROPERLYINSTALLEDANDTHECAPACITYISSTILLNOTCORRECTLYRECOGNIZED, SEE TROUBLESHOOTINGONPAGE 65
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Device Ports
2
1
LAN Port
Your Fujitsu LIFEBOOK notebook comes equipped with multiple ports to which you can connect external devices
including: disk drives, keyboards, printers, etc.
Internal LAN (RJ-45) Jack
The internal LAN (RJ-45) jack is used for a 10/100/1000
Gigabit 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:
1Align the connector with the port opening.
2Push the connector into the port until it is seated.
3Plug the other end of the cable into a LAN outlet.
Figure 34. Connecting LAN Device
Universal Serial Bus Ports
USB 2.0 / 3.0 Ports
The USB ports allow you to connect Universal Serial Bus devices. There are three USB 3.0 ports on the left side of the
system and one USB 2.0 port on the right. USB 3.0 transfers data at up to 5 Gbps and is backward-compatible with
USB 2.0 devices, which transfer data at up to 480 Mbps. Note that the front USB 3.0 port on the left side has Anytime
USB Charge capability, meaning that even when your system is shut down, this port can still be used to provide power
to external devices (for example, when charging a cell phone).
In order to connect a USB device, align the connector with the port opening, then push the connector into the port
until it is seated.
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DUETOTHEONGOINGCHANGESIN USB TECHNOLOGYANDSTANDARDS, NOTALL USB DEVICESAND/ORDRIVERSAREGUARANTEEDTOWORK.
USB 3.0 Ports
USB 3.0 Port with
Anytime USB Charge
capability*
* The Anytime USB Charge feature can be enabled and
disabled from the BIOS Setup Utility (
See “BIOS Setup
Utility” on page 38.) There are three possible settings for
this feature: “Disable Anytime USB Charge function”, “Only
enable Anytime USB Charge function with AC Adapter”,
and “Enable Anytime USB Charge function with AC Adapter
or battery”. Note that if the setting is selected, the
function will eventually drain the battery if the AC Adapter
is not plugged in.
Figure 35. Connecting a USB 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 align the connector with the port opening on the front of the system, then push the connector into the
port until it is seated.
The microphone/line-in jack lets you connect an external mono microphone. The microphone must be equipped with
a 1/8”(3.5 mm) stereo mini-plug to fit into the microphone jack of your notebook. To connect a microphone, align the
connector with the port and push the connector into the port until it is seated.
External Video Port
The external video port allows you to connect an
external monitor or LCD projector. In order to
connect an external video device, follow these
easy steps:
1Align the connector with the port opening.
2Push the connector into the port until it is
The High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) port is a
digital audio/video interface over which uncompressed
streams can be transmitted. HDMI is used to connect
compatible digital devices with your computer (such as bigscreen TVs and video recorders).
To connect an HDMI device:
1Align the connector with the port opening.
2Push the connector into the port until it is seated.
Figure 37. Connecting an HDMI device
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Chapter 4
Troubleshooting Your LIFEBOOK
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:
1Turn off your LIFEBOOK notebook.
2Make sure the AC adapter is plugged into your notebook and to an active AC power source.
3Make sure that any card installed in the ExpressCard slot is seated properly. You can also remove the card from the
slot, thus eliminating it as a possible cause of failure.
4Make 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.
5Turn on your notebook. Make sure it has been off at least 10 seconds before you turn it back on.
6Go through the boot sequence.
7If the problem has not been resolved, refer to the Troubleshooting Table that follows for more detailed
8If 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)
Web site: http://solutions.us.fujitsu.com/www/content/support/contact/index.php.
Before you place the call, you should have the following information ready so that the customer support representative
can provide you with the fastest possible solution:
• Product name
• Product configuration number
• Product serial number
• Purchase date
• Conditions under which the problem occurred
• Any error messages that have occurred
• Type of device connected, if any
See the Configuration Label on the bottom of your notebook for configuration and serial numbers.
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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.
There is no sound coming
from the built-in speakers.
The volume is turned too low.Adjust the volume control on your notebook and operating system. Use the [Fn+F9]
key combination on your keyboard. Pressing [F9] repeatedly while holding [Fn]
increases your notebook volume.
Optical Drive Problems
LIFEBOOK notebook fails to
recognize optical discs.
The software volume control is
set too low.
Headphones are plugged in.Plugging in headphones disables the built-in speakers, remove the headphones.
Software driver is not
configured correctly.
Speakers have been muted
using Volume icon in the
system tray.
The disc is not pushed down
onto raised circle of the drive.
Optical drive tray is not latched
shut.
Incorrect DVD Player or no DVD
Player software is installed.
DVD/CD-RW/CD-ROM is dirty or
defective.
Manually adjusting the volume should dynamically adjust the volume of the operating
(see above). If that doesn’t work, adjust the sound volume control settings in your
software or application.
The Audio Driver may be installed or reinstalled by using the Drivers and Applications
CD that came with your LIFEBOOK. 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. If Mute is
checked, click on it to uncheck it. You can also use the [Fn+F3] key combination to
toggle the volume on and off.
Open optical drive tray and re-install the disc properly.
Push on the front of the optical drive tray until it latches. If that doesn’t work, pull out
the modular drive latch to remove the device from the bay, then re-insert the drive
until it latched; this ensures that the drive is properly seated.
Install DVD Player software.
(See “Media Player Software” on page 49 for more infor-
mation.)
Wipe the disc with a non-abrasive CD cleaning cloth and reinsert. If it still will not work
try another disc in the drive.
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.
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ProblemPossible CausePossible Solutions
Drive access indicator on
the Status Indicator Panel
blinks at regular intervals
with no disc in the tray or
the drive is not installed.
The Windows auto insertion
function is active and is checking to see if a disc is ready to
run.
This is normal. However, you may disable this feature.
Hard Drive Problems
You cannot access your hard
drive.
The wrong drive designator
was used by an application
when a bootable disc was used
to start the notebook.
Verify drive designator used by application is in use by the operating system. When the
operating system is booted from a CD, drive designations are automatically adjusted.
Keyboard or Mouse Problems
The built-in keyboard does
not seem to work.
You installed an external
keyboard or mouse, and it
does not seem to work.
You have connected an
external keyboard or a
mouse and it seems to be
locking up the system.
Memory Problems
System Properties screen
doesn’t show correct
installed memory amount.
Security is set so your OS can’t
be started without a password.
LIFEBOOK is in Standby mode.Push the Power/Suspend/Resume button.
Application locked out the keyboard.
Your operating system software is not set up with correct
software driver for that device.
Your external device is not
properly installed.
Your operating system software is not setup with correct
software driver for that device.
Your system crashed.Try to restart your notebook.
Your memory module is not
properly installed.
Verify your password and security settings.
Try to use your integrated pointing device to restart your system.
Check your device and operating system documentation and activate the proper driver.
Re-install your device.
Check your device and operating system documentation and activate the proper driver.
Remove and re-install your memory upgrade module.
See “Device Ports” on page 61.
on page 58.
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See “Memory Upgrade Module”
ProblemPossible CausePossible Solutions
System Properties screen
doesn’t show correct
installed memory amount.
(continued)
You have a memory failure.Check for Power On Self Test (POST) messages.
page 76.
USB Device Problems
You have installed a USB
device, but the notebook
does not recognize the
device, 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.
Remove and re-install the device.
Close the application and restart your notebook.
See “Power On Self Test Messages” on
See “Device Ports” on page 61.
ExpressCard Problems
An ExpressCard is inserted
but does not work or is locking up the system.
Power Failures
You turn on your LIFEBOOK
notebook and nothing
seems to happen.
Your device doesn’t have the
correct driver.
You have the wrong I/O
address selected for your card
device.
The card is not properly
installed.
The card may have been
installed while an application
was running, so your notebook
is not aware of its installation.
You don’t have the correct
driver active.
The battery is installed but is
faulty.
See your software documentation and activate the correct driver.
See your ExpressCard documentation to determine the required I/O address. Change
the settings in the Device Manager
Remove and re-install the card.
Close the application and restart your notebook.
See your software documentation and activate the correct driver.
Use the Status Indicator panel to verify the presence and condition of the battery. See
“Status Indicator Panel” on page 20. If a battery is indicating a short, remove that battery and operate from another power source or replace that battery.
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See “Using ExpressCards” on page 54.
ProblemPossible CausePossible Solutions
You turn on your LIFEBOOK
notebook and nothing
seems to happen.
(continued)
The battery is completely discharged or there is no power
adapter installed.
The battery is low.Check the battery indicator to ensure the presence and condition of the battery.
The power adapter is faulty.Try a different Power adapter.
Check Status Indicator Panel to determine the presence and condition of the battery.
See “Status Indicator Panel” on page 20. Install a charged battery or a power adapter.
“Status Indicator Panel” on page 20. Use an AC adapter to operate until a battery is
charged or install a charged battery.
See
Your LIFEBOOK notebook
turns off all by itself.
Your LIFEBOOK notebook
will not work on battery
alone.
The power adapter is not
plugged in properly.
The power adapter has no
power from the AC outlet, airplane jack, or cigarette lighter.
The power management
parameters are set for auto
timeouts which are too short
for your operating needs.
You have a battery failure.Verify battery condition using the Status Indicator panel. Replace a shorted battery.
Verify that your adapter is connected correctly.
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.
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 Options Properties located in the Control
Panel to adjust the timeout values to better suit your needs.
See “Power Sources” on page 33.
See “Status Indicator Panel” on page 20.
Power adapter failed or lost its
power source.
You ignored a low battery
alarm until the battery is dead
state and system has gone into
Dead Battery Suspend mode.
The installed battery is dead.Replace the battery with a charged one or install a power adapter.
No battery is installed.Install a charged battery.
Battery is improperly installed.Verify that the battery is properly connected by re-installing it.
Make sure the adapter is plugged in and the outlet has power.
Install a power adapter and then push the Power/Suspend/Resume button.
Sources” on page 33.
See “Power
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ProblemPossible CausePossible Solutions
Your LIFEBOOK notebook
will not work on battery
alone. (continued)
Your installed battery is faulty.Verify the condition of the battery using the Status Indicator panel and replace or
remove any shorted battery.
See “Status Indicator Panel” on page 20.
The battery seems to
discharge too quickly.
Shutdown and Startup Problems
The Suspend/Resume button does not work.
The system powers up, and
displays power on information, but fails to load the
operating system.
You re running an application
that uses a lot of power due to
frequent hard drive, optical
drive, or Wireless LAN use.
The power savings features
may be disabled.
The brightness is turned all the
way up.
The battery is very old.Replace the battery.
Battery was exposed to high
temperatures.
The battery is too hot or too
cold.
Suspend/Resume button is
disabled.
There may be application software. conflict
The boot sequence settings of
the setup utility are not compatible with your configuration.
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 Options menu settings and adjust according to your operating needs.
Turn down the brightness adjustment. The higher the brightness the more power your
display uses.
Replace the battery.
Restore the notebook to normal operating temperature. Charging icon on the Status
Indicator panel will flash when battery is outside of operating range.
Select the “Choose what the power button does” option.
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 38.
Internal hard drive was
not detected.
Use the BIOS setup utility or Primary Master submenu, located within the Main menu,
to try to auto detect the internal hard drive.
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ProblemPossible CausePossible Solutions
The system powers up, and
displays power on information, but fails to load the
operating system.
(continued)
You have a secured system
requiring a password to load
your operating system.
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 38.
Error message is displayed
on the screen during the
notebook (boot) sequence.
Your notebook appears to
change setup parameters
when you start it.
Video Problems
The built-in display is blank
when you turn on your LIFEBOOK notebook.
The notebook turned on
with a series of beeps and
the built-in display is blank.
Power On Self Test (POST) has
detected a problem.
BIOS setup changes were not
saved before you exited the
utility.
The BIOS CMOS hold-up battery has failed.
The notebook is set for an
external monitor only.
The display angle and brightness settings are not adequate
for your lighting conditions.
Power management timeouts
may be set for short intervals
and you didn’t see the display
come on and go off.
Power On Self Test has
detected a failure which does
not allow the display to operate.
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. LIFEBOOK
Make sure you select Save Changes And Exit when exiting the BIOS setup utility.
Contact your support representative for repairs. This is not a user serviceable part but
has a normal life of 3 to 5 years.
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 only, external monitor only, both
built-in display and external monitor.
Move the display and the brightness control until you have adequate visibility. Pressing either the [F6] or [F7] keys while holding down the [Fn] key also allows you to
change the brightness level of the display.
Press a keyboard button 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.
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ProblemPossible CausePossible Solutions
The display goes blank by
itself after you have been
using it.
The notebook has gone into
Video timeout, Standby, or
Save-to-Disk mode because
you have not used it for a
period of time.
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 operation needs.
page 38.
See “BIOS Setup Utility” on
Power management timeouts
may be set for short intervals
and you didn’t notice the display come on and go off.
Your display won’t turn on
when the system is turned
The system may be passwordprotected.
on or when it has resumed.
The display does not close.A small object such as a paper
clip is stuck between the display and keyboard.
The display has bright or
dark spots.
If the spots are tiny and few,
this is normal for a large LCD
display.
If the spots are numerous or
large enough to interfere with
your operation needs.
The application display
uses only a portion of your
screen and is surrounded by
a dark frame.
You’re running an application
that doesn’t support the system’s native pixel resolution
and display compression is
enabled.
The Display is dark when on
battery power.
Power Management default is
set on low to conserve power.
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)
Check the status indicator panel to verify that the Security icon is blinking. If it is blinking, enter your password.
Remove all foreign objects from the keyboard.
This is normal; do nothing.
Display is faulty; contact your support representative.
Display compression gives a clearer but smaller display for applications that do not
support the system’s native pixel resolution. You can fill the screen but have less resolution by changing display compression settings. These settings can be changed in the
Intel GMA control panel.
Press [Fn] + [F7] to increase brightness or double-click on the battery gauge and
adjust Power Control under battery settings.
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ProblemPossible CausePossible Solutions
You have connected an
external monitor and it
does not display any information.
Your external monitor is not
properly installed.
Your operating system is not
setup with the correct software
driver for that device.
Reinstall your device.
Check your device and operating system documentation and activate the proper driver.
See “External Video Port” on page 63.
You have connected an
external monitor and it
does not come on.
Connectivity Problems
You are attempting to connect to the Internet, but
you do not appear to have
power to the WLAN.
Miscellaneous Problems
Error message is displayed
on the screen during the
operation of an application.
Your external monitor is not
compatible with your LIFEBOOK notebook.
The wireless device functions
have been turned off.
Application software often has
its own set of error message
displays.
See your monitor documentation and the External Monitor Support portions of the
Specifications section.
To activate the wireless LAN devices, press the [Fn] and [F5] keys at the same time.
When active, the wireless LAN indicator in the status indicator panel will glow. To turn
the devices off, repeat the same step.
See your application manual and help displays screens for more information. Not all
messages are errors some may simply be status.
See “Specifications” on page 94.
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Power On Self Test Messages
The following is a list of error-and-status messages that the 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 the operating system documentation on screen and in the manual. If you can
find no reference to the message, contact a support representative.
*Invalid NVRAM Data
Problem with NVRAM access. In the unlikely case that you see this message you may have a display problem. 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 not detected
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.
*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.
*Press <F1> to resume, <F2> to SETUP
Displayed after any recoverable error message. Press [F1] key to Continue or [F2] key to Enter Setup.
*Real time clock error - Check date and time settings
Real-time clock fails BIOS test. May require board repair. Contact your support representative.
*Fan error, system shutdown in 30s. Contact Fujitsu tech support
Fan error occurred. Please contact your sales representative.
*Fan error occurred during previous boot.
Fan error occurred during previous boot. Please contact your sales representative.
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Restoring Your System Image and Software
It is very important that you create DVD copies of your Factory Image and Bootable Disc before beginning to use
your system. To do so, follow the instructions in the “Saving Your Factory Image” and “Creating Backup Images
of Factory Image and Discs” sections of this chapter.
Saving and Recovering Your Factory and System Images
Along with instructions on saving your Factory Image, this document outlines several other important procedures,
such as making a system image, restoring your Factory Image and system images, managing your images, and
restoring the partitions on a hard drive.
• INORDERTOMAKECOPIESOFFACTORYANDSYSTEMIMAGESANDBURNBOOTABLEDISCS YOU MUSTHAVEANINTERNALOREXTERNALLY
CONNECTEDWRITABLE DVD DRIVE.
• ITISEXTREMELYIMPORTANTTHATYOUCOPYYOUR FACTORY IMAGETOREMOVABLEMEDIA (E.G., DVD DISCS). FAILURETODOSOCOULDRESULT
INANINABILITYTORESTORETHEIMAGEATAFUTUREDATE.
• WERECOMMENDTHATYOUUSE DVD-R OR DVD+R DISCSFORYOURBACKUP, BUTSUPPORTEDMEDIA* FORIMAGEBACKUPSINCLUDE:
When you purchased your new system, a copy of the pre-installed Factory Image was loaded into a hidden partition
on your hard disk drive. Having a copy of the original Factory Image available to you means that in the event of system
failure, you will be able to restore it to its original state.
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To make a copy of the Factory Image to DVD discs, you will need four or five blank discs (DVD-R or DVD+R discs are
recommended) to create the copy. After creating the copy, be sure to label the discs and keep them in a safe place to
ensure they do not get damaged.
Creating Backup Images of Factory Image and Bootable Disc
Using the [Manage/Change] button, you can create backup images of the Factory Image and/or Bootable Disc.
1Launch System Backup and Restore from the desktop icon and click [Yes] on the User Account Control dialog.
2Click [Next] on the Backup Your Data screen.
3Select the [Manage/Create] tab, then click [Make Recovery Disc set] to burn your factory image to DVD.
4On “Step 1: Please select a media type for Recovery Disc” screen select Media Type from the drop down box, then
click [Next]. (Note: This screen shows the number of discs required for backup.)
5On “Step 2: Confirm your Recovery Disc” both the Bootable Disc and Recovery disks are selected by default under
“List of Recovery Discs”. When the backup is created for the first time, these options should stay selected. Click
[Next].
6Click [OK] on the “Attention about media” confirmation screen.
DURINGTHEFOLLOWINGPROCESS, YOUSHOULDCONNECTAN AC ADAPTERSINCETHEPROCESSMAYTAKEALONGTIME.
7Click [Start] on “Step 3: Making Recovery Disc” .
8The process will prompt you to insert your discs.
9Once the process completes successfully, click [Finish] on “Step 4: Making Recovery Disc process has been
completed” screen.
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Recovering Your Factory Image.
In the event you need to restore your original Factory Image, perform the following steps.
In order to recover your Factory Image, perform the steps outlined in “Running Recovery and Utility from hard disk”.
Backing Up a System Image
Optional Step: Launch the Fujitsu Bonus Apps utility from your desktop, and select the components you wish to
install. (Alternatively, you can access Bonus Apps by opening Charms panel from Modern Start screen and searching
for "Fujitsu BonusApps".)
User-Configured System Backups: On your desktop, there is a [System Backup and Restore] icon that
allows you to make backups of your current system image either to another location on your hard drive
or on removable media. A system image is the configuration of your C: drive at a particular point of time.
You may want to make system image backups occasionally in order to have points to which you can
return without having to go all the way back to the Factory Image.
By default, system images are saved in the D: drive in the System Backup and Restore folder. You can also elect to
save the image to an external hard drive.
1Launch System Backup and Restore from the desktop icon and click [Yes] on User Account Control dialog
2Click [Next] on Backup Your Data screen
3Select the [Backup] tab on System Backup and Restore screen.
4Click the [Backup User System] button.
5On the “Step 1: Select a backup destination” screen select your destination drive. By default the Destination is set
to D: drive. You can also select the [Other drive] option to back up to an external drive. Select whether you would
like the system to [Shutdown] or [Restart] after the process is completed.
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6On the “Step 2: Name your backup images” screen that appears, you can enter up to 300 characters of information
about the backup file. This information will help you to identify the image at a later date.
7On “Step 3: Backup the entire C: drive image” verify your backup settings and click [Next].
8Click [OK] on “Step 4: Please confirm the following before starting your backup” to restart you computer and begin
backup.
9After backup completes and the system restarts, “Step 5: Backup Completed. Confirm the results” screen should
appear on your desktop confirming that backup image has been created successfully. Click [Close] to close System
Backup and Restore dialog.
10 Click [OK] to quit the System Backup and Restore utility.
Managing Your Backup Images
With the System Backup and Restore tool you can also make copies of backup images, archive them on DVD, or delete
them from your hard drive.
1Launch System Backup and Restore from the desktop icon and click [Yes] on User Account Control dialog.
2Click [Next] on the Backup Your Data screen.
3Select the [Create/Manage] tab and click on [Manage User System Backup].
4In the next window there are three options allowing you to [Copy], [Delete], or [Add Comment] to your images.
Click the action button you would like to perform:
Selecting [Copy] option (Note that you must have an external disk drive connected for the [Copy] button to
work, otherwise an attempt to copy will result in an error.)
a. On “Step 1: Select a backup file that you wish to copy”, select the location of a backup file. A list of backup
files will appear. Select the file you wish to copy from the list and click [Next].
b. On “Step 2: Select a drive to copy a backup file”, select the destination drive and click [Next].
c. On “Step 3: Start to copy the following information” confirm the information and click [Start].
d. “Step 4: Processing backup data copying” screen displays the progress bar.
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e. Click [Finish] on “Step 5: Copy completed. Confirm the results” screen.
Selecting “Delete” option
a. On “Step 1: Please select your target data” screen select location of a backup file. A list of backup files will
appear. Select the file(s) you wish to delete and click [Next].
b. Click [Start] on “Step 2: Delete backup data” screen.
c. Click [OK] to the confirmation message.
d. Click [Finish] on “Step 4: Delete process has been completed” screen.
Selecting “Add Comment” option
a. On the “Step 1: Select target data” screen select location of a backup file. A list of backup files will appear.
Select the file you wish to add comments to and click [Next].
b. On the “Step 2: Add comment” screen, type in a maximum of 300 characters in “Comment” text area and
click [Add].
c. Click [Finish] on the “Step 3: Adding comment has been completed” screen.
Restoring your backup images
1Launch System Backup and Restore from the desktop icon and click [Yes] on the User Account Control dialog
2Click [Next] on the Backup Your Data screen
3Select the Restore tab and click on “Restore User System Backup”
4On “Step 1: Please confirm the following before starting restore process”, confirm information and click [OK]. The
system will restart to begin restoring your backup.
5After the system restarts, the “Explanation about Restore User System Backup” screen is shown. Once you read the
EULA, select [Agree] choice and click [Next].
6Select an image to restore from the Backup data list and click [Next]
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7Click [Start] on “Confirm before restoration” screen
8Once restoration finishes, click [Close] in “Finished restoration” screen, the computer will restart to Windows.
Using the Recovery and Utility Tools
The Recovery and Utility tools consist of a variety of tools that will help you recover your Factory Image, recover system
images, and delete the data from your hard disk.
Methods for accessing the utilities
Recovery and Utility Tools are preinstalled in a hidden partition by the factory, or they can be accessed by using the
bootable disc. Please note that you can delete Recovery and Utility tools from your hard disk drive if you modify the
partitions. In this case you will not be able to use the hidden partition for booting to Recovery and Utility Tools, but
you will still be able to boot from the Bootable Disc.
Determining whether Recovery and Utility is pre-loaded
1Turn on or reboot your system. When the Fujitsu logo appears, press [F12] key.
2From the Boot Menu that appears, check whether the <Recovery and Utility> option is present. If it is not present,
it means that the utility must be used from the disc. Proceed to “Running Recovery and Utility from the Bootable
Disc” if <Recovery and Utility> is unavailable.
Running Recovery and Utility from hard disk
1Turn on or reboot your system. When the Fujitsu logo appears, press the [F12] key.
2Cursor down to <Recovery and Utility> and press the [Enter] key.
3Choose your Language (English or French).
4Three tool options appear: Diagnostics, Recovery and Utility (Please see Recovery and Utility tools section below
for instructions on how to use these tools).
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Running Recovery and Utility from the Bootable disc
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:
1Power on your system. When the Fujitsu logo appears on the screen. press the [F12] key.
2Highlight the CD/DVD option from the Boot menu, then press [Enter].
3Insert the bootable disc into the drive tray.
4Click [OK].
5Select CD/DVD boot mode: UEFI Mode) and press [Enter]. While the files are being loaded from the disc, the
Fujitsu logo screen will appear followed by a progress bar screen at the bottom of the screen.
Recovery and Utility tools
Diagnostics tool: The Diagnostics tool is designed for use by IT professionals. It is not likely you will need to use this
tool. If you should need to use this tool, perform the following steps:
1Press the “Diagnostics Tool” button to start the Diagnostics tool. A progress bar appears while the Diagnostics tool
is starting up.
2Read the note, then click [OK].
3Choose one or more of the following options for diagnostics on the “Fujitsu Hardware Diagnostics Tool window”:
CPU, Memory, Display, Hard Disk, CD/DVD/BD, Floppy Disk, Keyboard, and Mouse. Click the [Option] button to
specify how many times the tool should run diagnostics on each selected component. Press [Execute] to start the
Diagnostics tool.
4After the execution is completed, the selected components are circled in red to indicated that they have been
diagnosed and the result dialog window is opened.
5Click [End] to close the Diagnostics tool, then click [Yes] to confirm the end of diagnostics session.
Recovery tool: The Recovery tool contains three options. User System Backups: Recovering C: Drive from D: Drive or
external storage device), Restore C: Drive: Restore factory image (only C: drive), and Restore Full Hard Drive:
Restore factory image (full hard drive).You can use these tools to restore the Factory Image from the hidden
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partition, restore backup image(s) created by you or images stored on DVD discs, and perform a full hard drive
recovery. Please refer to instructions above for details on how to create Factory Image Recovery DVDs, user backup
DVDs and system image backup.
To recover from D: drive or external storage device:
1Click [User System Backups]
2The progress bar screen is followed by EULA screen. Click [Agree] to accept the EULA.
3On “Select an image to restore” screen select the image to restore from the list of images and click [Next].
4Click [Start] on the “Confirm before restoration” screen to begin the restoration process.
5Once restoration finishes, click [Close] in the “Finished restoration” screen; the computer will restart to Windows.
To restore from the Factory Image (hidden partition):
1Click [Restore C: drive].
2The progress bar screen is followed by “Restore Factory Image (only C: drive) screen confirming that the Factory
Image will be restored to the C: drive and D: drive data will remain. Click [Next].
3Read the instruction screen and select [Agree], then [Next].
4Click [OK] to the warning message to restore factory image to the C: drive.
5When the progress bar screen, wait for the process to complete.
6Click [Finish] when the process completes; the computer will restart to Windows.
To restore full hard drive:
Follow the steps in section “Recovering your Factory Image using Recovery and Utility (for new hard drive or
non-bootable hard drive)”
Utility tool: The Utility tool contains two options: Hard Disk Data Delete and Partition Creation.
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• The Hard Disk Data Delete utility is used to delete all data on the hard disk and prevent the data from being
reused. NOTE: 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.
To delete hard disk data:
a. Click the [Hard Disk Data Delete] button
b. The progress bar appears, followed by the EULA screen.
c. Agree to the EULA and click [Next].
d. Choose the hard disk from which the data should be deleted in the list of hard disks and click [Next].
• The Partition Creation utility is used to change the C: and D: drive partition sizes. To run this utility:
a. Click the [Partition Creation] button.
b. A progress bar screen appears, followed by the EULA screen. Agree to the EULA.
c. On the Recovery Tool - Partition Creation screen move the slider to set disk size, then click [OK].
d. Click YES in the Partition Creation confirmation dialog.
Recovering your Factory Image using Recovery and Utility (for new hard drive or non-bootable hard drive)
If you have installed a new hard drive or your hard drive is not bootable, perform the following steps.
1Power on your system. When the Fujitsu logo appears on the screen, press the [Enter] key.
2Highlight the CD/DVD option from the Boot Menu and press [Enter].
3Insert the bootable disc in your DVD drive, then click [OK].
4Select CD/DVD boot mode: UEFI Mode and press [Enter]. While the files are being loaded from the disc, Fujitsu
logo screen will appear followed by a progress bar screen at the bottom of the screen.
5Choose your language ([English or French).
6Three tool options appear: Diagnostics, Recovery and Utility. Select [Recovery].
7Select [Restore full hard drive].
8Click [Next] to confirm full hard drive restoration. (All data on HDD will be deleted).
9Agree to EULA by selecting [Agree] option and clicking [Next].
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10 Click [Next] on the Recovery Disk Check screen to verify that the bootable disk has been inserted into the optical
drive.
11 The Checking for Recovery Disk screen appears followed by the prompt to insert the first disk. Click [OK] to
continue. Repeat this step for all disks. After all recovery disks have been checked and the check has been
completed, click [Next]
12 Reinsert the first recovery disk and click [Next]
13 Click [OK] when you receive the final warning informing you that all data on drives C: and D: will be lost. This starts
the recovery process.
14 Follow the prompts to insert the next recovery disks and click [OK].
15 After the copying of the factory image to the HDD completes and the factory image is restored, follow the prompt
to insert bootable disk.
16 After the restore process is complete, click [Finish] to restart the system. The computer will restart automatically
and then go through the first boot process.
Downloading Driver Updates
The Fujitsu Software Download Manager (FSDM) utility is available to allow you to download the latest drivers,
utilities, and applications from the Fujitsu Support site. If you have a Windows 8 or Windows 7 operating system, you
will need to go to the Support Site (http://support.fujitsupc.com/CS/Portal/support.do?srch=DOWNLOADS).
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Chapter 5
Care and Maintenance
Caring for your LIFEBOOK Notebook
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.
• Your notebook is a durable but sensitive electronic device. Treat it with respect and care.
• Make a habit of transporting it in a suitable carrying case.
• Do not attempt to service the computer yourself. Always follow installation instructions closely.
• Keep it away from food and beverages.
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• To protect your notebook from damage and to optimize system performance, be sure to keep all air vents
unobstructed, clean, and clear of debris. This may require periodic cleaning, depending upon the
environment in which the system is used.
• Do not operate the notebook in areas where the air vents can be obstructed, such as in tight enclosures or on
soft surfaces like a bed or cushion.
• If you accidentally spill liquid on your LIFEBOOK notebook:
1Turn it off.
2Position it so that the liquid can run out.
3Let it dry out for 24 hours, or longer if needed.
4If your notebook will not boot after it has dried out, call your support representative.
• Do not use your Fujitsu LIFEBOOK notebook in a wet environment (near a bathtub, swimming pool).
• Always use the AC adapter and batteries that are approved for your notebook.
• Avoid exposure to sand, dust and other environmental hazards.
• Do not expose your notebook to direct sunlight for long periods of time as temperatures above 140° F (60° C)
may damage your notebook.
• Keep the covers closed on the connectors and slots when they are not in use.
• Do not put heavy or sharp objects on the computer.
• 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.
• Never position your notebook such that the optical drive is supporting the weight of the notebook.
Cleaning your LIFEBOOK notebook
• Always disconnect the power plug. (Pull the plug, not the cord.)
• Clean your LIFEBOOK notebook with a damp, lint-free cloth. Do not use abrasives or solvents.
• Use a soft cloth to remove dust from the screen. Never use glass cleaners.
• Always shut down the computer, unplug the power adapter, and remove the battery when
cleaning or disinfecting the computer exterior, keyboard or LCD display.
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Cleaning guidelines using recommended off-the-shelf cleaners
Computer exterior, computer keyboard
To clean the exterior and keyboard, use one of the following off-the-shelf products:
• Office Depot® #154-616 Notebook Cleaning Kit
• Meridrew Enterprises Klear_Screen® Wipes
• 3M CL563 Cleaner Wipes
Note: After cleaning with one of these products, polish with a dry, soft, lint-free cloth until solution is no longer visible.
LCD display
To clean the LCD display, use one of the following off-the-shelf products:
• Office Depot® #154-616 Notebook Cleaning Kit
• Meridrew Enterprises Klear_Screen® Wipes
* Applies to Tablet PC, convertible PC with LCD shield, and standard notebook LCD displays.
Wipe the LCD surface gently, allowing it to dry before turning on the computer.
Disinfecting LIFEBOOK computers
Wipe the surface with a soft cloth wipe and a 50% ethanol solution or use another ethanol-based germicide which
has been registered as a hospital disinfectant by the EPA.
• Do not transport your notebook while it is turned on.
• Always bring your System Recovery disc when you travel. If you experience system software problems while
traveling, you may need it to correct any problems. 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 TypeLocationOutlet TypeLocation
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
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United Kingdom, Ireland, Malaysia, Singapore,
parts of Africa
China, Australia, New Zealand
• It is recommended that you carry your notebook with you while traveling, rather than checking it in as
baggage.
• 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 handinspected by security personnel. Security officials may require you to turn your notebook on, so make sure you
have a charged battery on hand.
Batteries
Caring for your Batteries
• Always handle batteries carefully.
• Do not short-circuit the battery terminals (that is, do not touch both terminals with a metal object). Do not
carry loose 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.
• Do not drop, puncture, disassemble, mutilate or incinerate the battery.
• Recharge batteries only as described in this manual and only in ventilated areas.
• Do not leave batteries in hot locations for more than a day or two; intense heat can shorten the battery life.
• Do not leave a battery in storage for longer than 6 months without recharging it.
Increasing Battery Life
• Power your LIFEBOOK notebook through the AC or optional auto/airline adapter whenever possible.
• If your notebook is running on battery power all day, connect it to the AC adapter overnight.
• Keep brightness to the lowest level comfortable.
• Turn off the Wireless LAN/Bluetooth devices when not in use by clicking the [Fn]+[F5] key combination.
• Set the power management for maximum battery life.
• Put your notebook in Standby mode when it is turned on and you are not actually using it.
• Limit your media drive access.
• Disable the Media Player auto insert notification function.
• Always use fully charged batteries.
• Eject ExpressCards when not in use.
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Media Care
Caring for your Media (DVD/CD/CD-R)
Media discs are precision devices and will function reliably if given reasonable care.
• Always store your media disc in its case when it is not in use.
• Always handle discs by the edges and avoid touching the surface.
• Avoid storing any media discs in extreme temperatures.
• Do not bend media discs or set heavy objects on them.
• Do not spill liquids or get dust on media discs.
• Do not scratch media discs.
• 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.
• Never write on the label surface with a ballpoint pen or pencil. Always use a felt pen.
• If a disc is dirty, use only a DVD/CD cleaner or wipe it with a clean, soft, lint free cloth starting from the inner
edge and wiping to the outer edge.
Caring for your Optical Drive
Your optical drive is durable but you must treat it with care. Please pay attention to the following points:
• 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.
• Avoid using or storing the drive where it will be exposed to extreme temperatures or a damp or dusty
environment.
• Avoid using or storing the drive near magnets or devices that generate strong magnetic fields.
• Avoid using or storing the drive where it will be subjected to shock or vibration.
• Do not disassemble or dismantle the optical drive.
• Use of a commercially available lens cleaner is recommended for regular maintenance of the drive.
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ExpressCards/SD Cards
Caring for your Cards
Media 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:
• To keep out dust and dirt, store cards in their protective sleeves when they are not installed.
• Avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight or excessive heat.
• Keep the cards dry.
• Do not flex or bend the cards, and do not place heavy objects on top of them.
• Do not force cards into the slot.
• Avoid dropping cards, or subjecting them to excessive vibration.
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Chapter 6
System Specifications
Specifications
This section provides the hardware and environmental specifications for your Fujitsu LIFEBOOK notebook.
Specifications of particular configurations will vary.
Microprocessor
3rd Generation Intel® Core™ processor family
Chipset
• Mobile Intel HM76 Express
Memory
System Memory
• DDR3-1600 MHz SDRAM dual-channel memory module.
• Two DIMM slots; upgradeable to 16 GB of total memory (8 GB x 2)
Cache Memory
3 MB L3 cache on-die
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