Quick Tips
It takes approximatel y 4 hours to
charge a fully disc harged single
battery with unit o ff or in
suspend mode.
Optimizing Bat tery Life
• Set power manageme nt setting
to Maximize Batter y Life.
• Adjust display brig htness levels
to lowest comfortable setting.
• Remove PC Cards and Ex pressCards when not need ed.
• Utilize Suspend mod e when
not using your notebook .
• Read the Power Manage ment
section in your electr onic User’s
Guide for addition al features.
Adjusting Displ ay Brightness
• Fn + F6 to decrease bright ness
• Fn + F7 to increase bright ness
Adjusting Volume
• Fn + F8 to decrease volume
• Fn + F9 to increase volume
* Mono microphone ja ck or stereo
microphone/line in jack depending
on confi guration.
* * Stereo headphone/Optical Digital
Audio out jack or stere o headphone/Line O ut/Optical Digi tal
Audio out jack.
Caution: Your system is
confi gured with Trusted
Platform Module (TPM)
Before you activate TPM, be su re
you fully understa nd how it works
by following the direct ions included
on the TPM application s CD. If you
choose to enable TPM, you r TPM
password will be cri tical to the
operation of your compu ter and
MUST be remembered.
Drivers
Look for the latest dri vers on the
Drivers and Appl ications Restore
CD. Right-click the FDU ic on and
select “update”, or download
them at us.fujitsu.com/computers.
This convenient guide will lead you through the start-up
process and will also offer some valuable tips.
1. Open the Display Panel
Ensure that your LifeBook is on a hard level surfac e and that •
the air vents are not blocked.
Lift the display, being careful not to touch the scree n. •
Adjust t he display until it is at a comfortable viewing a ngle.•
2. Connect AC Power
Plug the A C adapter into your notebook.•
Plug the p ower cord into the AC adapter.•
Connec t the power cord to an electrical outlet .•
3. Connect to Internet or Network
Connect either a phone cord to the modem jack or an Etherne t •
cable to the Ethernet Port on your n otebook and to a wall jack
or to an Ethernet router.
4. Booting the System
Important:
During the setup procedure, do not disconnect the p ower supply, •
press any buttons, or use a ny peripheral devices such as a
mouse, keyboard, or remote control.
•
You should not attach any extern al devices and do not put a DVD/ CD in
your drive until you have gone through the initial power o n sequence.
•
Press the Suspend/ Resume/Power but ton (above the keyboard) t o
turn on the notebook. When you d o this for the fi rst time, it will display
a Fujitsu logo on the screen. If you d o nothing the system will load
the operating system, and then the W indows Welcome will begin.
5. Register
For Genuine Microso ft® Windows® XP:
After the operating system has initialized, en ter the information •
as prompted to personalize your notebook a nd confi gure your
modem to dial.
For Genuine Windows V ista®:
Accept the Microsoft•
®
Windows® Licensing Agreement and the
Fujitsu End User License Agr eement to proceed.
Select your U ser ID and Password during the “Welcome Scr een.” •
•
Keep a record of your User ID and pas sword stored in a secure place.
•
THE SCREEN W ILL GO DARK FOR A PPROXIMATELY T WO MINUTES.
Do not at tempt to turn power on or off during this s tage. •
6. Registering Your LifeBook notebook
Register your notebook with Fujitsu Ser vice and Support via our •
Web site at us.fujitsu.com /computers.
You will need to be set up with an Internet Service Pr ovider (ISP) •
to register online.
7. Installing Click Me!
Check to be sure the WLAN switch i s on.•
For Genuine Microso ft® Windows® XP: The fi rst time you boot up
your system, you will see an icon called Click Me ! in the Start menu.
For Genuine Windows Vi sta®: In addition to an icon on the
desktop, a dialog box will automatica lly open that prompts you
to run Click Me!. If you cho ose not run ClickMe! at this time,
the ClickMe! icon can be us ed at any time.
When you click the Click Me! icon, your system will automat ically •
build the icon tray in the bottom r ight of the screen. These icons
provide links to utilities that you will freq uently access.
Power
Steady: On
Flashing: Susp end Mode
AC Adapter
On: Adapter is in use.
Off: Power is only co ming from the batteries,
and adapter is not con nected
Battery Identifi er
1 is primary batter y, 2 is Flexible Bay
optional second ba ttery
Battery Level
Indicates charge l evel
Battery Charging
Identifi es battery being charged
WLAN/WU SB/Bluetoot h Power
On: WirelessL AN or Bluetooth is enab led
Optical Drive Ac cess
On: DVD/CD-RW /CD-ROM drive is be ing accessed
Hard Drive Access
Steady: In Use
PC Card Access
Flashing: In Use
Number Lock
On: Integral keybo ard is set in ten-key
numeric keypad mod e.
Caps Lock
On: Keyboard is set to ty pe in all capital let ters.
Scroll Lock
On: Scroll lock is ac tive.
Security Indicator
Flashing: (if a p assword was set) when
the system resumes fro m Off or
Standby mode, you must e nter
the password that was set i n the
Security Panel bef ore you can
resume operation.
Common Indicators
LEFT PANEL
BOTTOM PANEL
RIGHT PANEL BACK PANEL
CLICK ME
“Click Me!”
(For Additional Utilities)
(FDU)
(For Latest Drivers)
Controls, Connectors,
and Access Points
Initial Start Up
Status Display Panel
The Status Display Pa nel is located above the keyb oard.
Following are some co mmon indicators.
The Lithium ion bat tery is not charg ed upon purchase.
Initially you will n eed to connect eith er the AC adapter
or the Auto/Airli ne adapter to use your note book.
What’s in the Box
Check to see that all of the following items are in the box:
❏ LifeBook notebook ❏ Microsoft® associated material
❏ Lithium ion battery, pre-inst alled ❏ Recovery and Utilit y Disc: Backup for
❏ AC adapter with power cord your preinstalled operating system
❏ Drivers and Applications R estore Disc
Depending upon your confi guration, the following items may also be shipped with your notebook:
❏ DVD-ROM, DVD/CD-RW combo, ❏ Additional Lithium ion bat tery
Dual-Layer Multi-Format ❏ Modular bay battery f or extended
❏ DVD and/or CD- RW application CD computing time
Keyboard
Power/Suspend/Resume Button
Status Indicator Panel
Touchpad Pointing Device
Display Panel
Stereo Speaker
IrDA Sensor
Flexible Bay
Ethernet Port
DC Power Jack
IEEE 1394 Jack
8. Install Additional Software
Close a ny open programs, applications or u tilities•
Inser t software application disc int o media drive
Open the application folder, select the set-up icon, •
and load desired softwa re, as shown in the table.
Rest art your computer. •
9. Access your User’s Guide
To take advantage of all the features of your new Fujitsu Life Book •
notebook, it is highly recommended that you r ead your electronic
User’s Guide. It contains impor tant detailed information abo ut
your new computer. You can access your User’s Guide by
selecting its icon from the scre en desktop.
Wall Jack
Power/Suspend /Resume
Button
Memory Stick/SD Card Slot
Display Panel Latch Button
Quick Point Cursor Control
(Optional)
LifeBook Security/Application Panel
Stereo Speaker
Anti-Theft Lock Slot
Air Vents
ExpressCard
Eject Button
ExpressCard Slot
(top slot)
Headphone/Optical Digital Audio Out Jack
Lithium ion
Battery Bay
Air Vents
Wireless LAN/Bluetooth/
WUSB On/Off Switch
Flexible Bay Release Latch
Port Replicator
Connector
Memory Upgrade
Compartment
Modem (RJ-11) Jack
USB 2.0 Ports
PC Card Slot (bottom slot)
Smart Card Slot
PC Card Eject Button
* Removable
dust fi lter
* Needs to be cleaned periodically
Air Vents
Microphone Jack
Parallel Port
External Video Port
HDMI Jack
Serial Port
USB 2.0 Ports
Anti-Theft
Lock Slot
Wireless
LAN
Switch
Display
Panel
Latch
If you have a: You will need to ins tall
the followin g software :
Webcam
Arcsoft WebCam
Companion
Dual-Layer Mult i-Format CyberLink Power Director
DVD Writer
Tele pho ne Ja ck
Left Side
Ethernet Port
1.3 MP Webcam (Optional upgrade)
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
All repairs must be a ccomplished by an Authorized Repai r Technician.
IMPORTANT SAFET Y WARNINGS, CAUTION S and INSTRUCTIO NS
This unit require s an AC adapter to operate.
Use only UL Listed I.T.E. Class II Adapter s with an output rating of 19 VDC,
and the following cur rents, depending upo n the graphics card use d in the system:
Intel Graphics Me dia Accelerator GM45 : 4.22A, (80W)•
NVIDIA GeForce 930 0M GS: 5.27A (100W). •
AC adapter output pol arity:
When using your notebo ok equipment, basic sa fety precautions sh ould always be followed to red uce the risk of fi re,
electric shock an d injury to persons, in cluding the following :
Handling the cord on th is product will expose you to l ead, a chemical known to th e State of California to cause •
birth defects or o ther reproductive har m. Wash hands after handl ing.
Danger of explosio n if Lithium (clock) b attery is incorrec tly replaced. Replac e only with the same or eq uivalent •
type recomme nded by the manufacture r. Dispose of used batterie s according to the manufa cturer’s instructions.
Do not use this product n ear water, for example: near a ba thtub, washbowl, kitchen si nk or laundry tub, in a wet •
basement or nea r a swimming pool.
Avoid using the modem d uring an electrica l storm. There may be a remote ri sk of electric shock f rom lightning.•
Do not use the modem to rep ort a gas leak in the vic inity of the leak.•
Use only the power cord a nd batteries indic ated in the User’s Guide.•
Do not dispose of batter ies in a fi re. They may explode. Check with local cod es for possible speci al •
disposal instructions.
For continued protec tion against risk of fi re, replace fuse with only th e same type and rating.•
•
To reduce the risk of fi re, use only No. 26 AWG or larger UL Listed or CSA C ertifi ed Telecommunication Line Cord.
The bottom of this noteb ook computer can bec ome hot when used for lon g periods of time. When u sing the•
notebook, take cau tion to limit long term or co ntinuous use while res ting it on exposed skin, o r lap.
To protect your notebook from da mage and to optimize system pe rformance, be sure to ke ep all air all vents •
unobstructed, cl ean, and clear of debri s. This may require peri odic cleaning, dep ending upon the enviro nment
in which the system is u sed.
Do not operate the notebo ok in areas where the ai r vents can be obstructed, s uch as in tight enclosu res or on •
soft surface s like a bed or cushion.
Battery subjec ted to shocks, vibration o r extreme temperature c an be permanently d amaged.•
A shorted batter y is damaged and must b e replaced. You can tell if there i s a short in your batter y by checking •
your battery status indicator.
Do not transport you r notebook while it is tur ned on.•
Make a habit of transpo rting it in a suitable c arrying case. If ca rrying your LifeBo ok notebook for a short •
distance, be sure to sup port it properly.
Never pick it up or hold yo ur LifeBook notebook by t he display.•
Keep your LifeBook n otebook away from food and beve rages.•
If you accidentally s pill liquid on your LifeB ook notebook:•
1. Turn it off.
2. Position it so that the liq uid can run out.
3. Let it dry out for 24 hours, o r longer if needed.
4. If your notebook will not bo ot after it has dried ou t, call your support rep resentative.
Always use the AC adapter a nd batteries that are ap proved for your notebook.•
Avoid exposure to sand, dus t and other environment al hazards.•
Do not expose your notebo ok to direct sunlight for lo ng periods of time as temp eratures above 140° F (60° C) •
may damage your notebook.
To avoid accidentally dama ging your LifeBook noteb ook, it is highly recom mended that you read the Ca re and •
Maintenance se ction of your User’s Guide.
For TV Tuner Models: To protect fr om overvoltages and tr ansients on the Cable Di stribution System, make s ure •
that the outer shie ld of the coaxial cab le is connected to ear th (grounded) at the b uilding premises a s close to
the point of cable en trance as practicabl e, as required per NEC Ar ticle 820.93, ANSI/NF PA 70: 2005.
If you have questions ab out your CATV installation, con tact your service prov ider.
Popular Accessories
Memory Modules
• 1 GB SDRAM, DDR3-1066
• 2 GB SDRAM, DDR3-1066
Modular Bay Battery
Main Lithium ion Batter y
High Capacity Lithium ion Ba ttery
Auto/Airline Adapter
Additional AC Adapter
Port Replicator
Modular Dual-Layer Multi-format DVD Writer
Modular DVD/CD-RW Combo Dri ve
External USB Floppy Disk D rive
USB Optical Mouse
Carrying Cases
• Diplomat (ballistic nyl on)
• Modella backpack
• Workstation Plus
Notebook Guardian™ Lock
Record your notebook s erial number here:
Serial #______________________
(see bottom of computer)
Fujitsu Computer Sy stems Corporation
1250 E. Arques Avenue M/S 122
Sunnyvale, CA 94085
Fujitsu, the Fu jitsu logo, an d LifeBook ar e registered t rademark s of Fujitsu Li mited.
Microsoft, Wi ndows, and Wi ndows Vist a are registe red tradema rks of Micros oft
Corporatio n. All other tra demarks me ntioned her ein are the prop erty of the ir
respective ow ners. Produ ct descript ion data repr esents Fuj itsu design o bjective s
and is provided fo r comparat ive purpose s; actual re sults may va ry based on a
variety of fac tors. Speci fi cations are subject to ch ange witho ut notice.
©2008 Fujitsu Co mputer Sys tems Corpor ation. All rig hts reser ved.
Getting Started
Get Started with your
LifeBook
®
E8420 Notebook
This guide will lea d you through the start-up pro cess for your new LifeBo ok notebook and will also p rovide
some valuable tips. To lear n about all the exciting fea tures that your new LifeBo ok notebook has to offer,
please see the User ’s Guide that can be accesse d after completing th e start-up procedure.
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System Disposal
Warning
Caution
Fujitsu is very conc erned with environ mental protection and h as enlisted the serv ices of the Recharge able
Battery Recycle C orporation (RBR C)*, a non-profi t public service organizati on dedicated to protectin g our
environment by recycl ing old batteries at no co st to you.
RBRC has drop-off p oints at tens of thousand s of locations throughou t the United States and Can ada.
To fi nd the location nearest you, g o to www.RBRC.org or call 1-899-822-8 837.
If there are no convenie nt RBRC locations near yo u, you can also go to the EIA Consu mer Education Initiati ve
website (http:// EIAE.org/) and sea rch for a convenient dispo sal location.
To order a new battery for your Fu jitsu mobile compute r, go to the Fujitsu shopping site at w ww.shopfujitsu.com
in the U.S.A. or www.fujit su.ca/products/ notebooks in Canada.
*RBRC is an independ ent third party to whi ch Fujitsu provides fun ding for battery recyc ling; RBRC is in no way
affi liated with Fujitsu.
Have questions or need help?
• Visit our website at us.fujitsu.com/computers
• Call us anytime at 1.800.8FUJITSU
• Email us at 8fujitsu@us.fujitsu.com
Want more information on Fujitsu products?
• Visit our website at www.shopfujitsu.com
• Call us anytime at 1.800.FUJITSU
Fujitsu Extended Service Plans available.
Visit us.fujitsu.com/computers
to purchase any of these accessories
or to get more information.
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