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Guide

Learn how to use

your Fujitsu LIFEBOOK AH572 notebook

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

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software. © DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Xpol is a registered trademark of Arisawa Manufacturing. The DVD player found in some models of the LIFEBOOK notebook incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method

claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights users. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

No part of this publication may be copied, reproduced, or translated, without prior written consent of Fujitsu. No part of this publication  may be stored or transmitted in any electronic form without the written consent of Fujitsu. B6FJ-5881-01ENZ0-00

WARNING

HANDLING THE CORD ON THIS PRODUCT WILL EXPOSE YOU TO LEAD, A CHEMICAL KNOWN TO THE S

TATE OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE BIRTH DEFECTS OR OTHER REPRODUCTIVE HARM.

ASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING.

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

according to FCC Part 15 Responsible Party Name: Fujitsu America, Inc. Address: 1250 E. Arques Avenue

Sunnyvale, CA 94085 Telephone: (408) 746-6000 Declares that product: Base Model Configuration: LIFEBOOK AH572 notebook

Complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operations are subject to the following two conditions:

(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, (2) This device must ac ce pt any interference received,  including interference that may cause undesired operation.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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

4.22 A (80 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 possible special disposal instructions.

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

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

For Authorized Repair Technicians Only

DANGER OF EXPLOSION IF LITHIUM (CLOCK) BATTERY IS INCORRECTLY REPLACED. REPLACE ONLY

WITH THE SAME OR EQUIVALENT TYPE RECOMMENDED BY THE MANUFACTURER. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE MANUFACTURER’S INSTRUCTION.

OR CONTINUED PROTECTION AGAINST RISK OF FIRE, REPLACE ONLY WITH THE SAME TYPE AND

RATING FUSE.

AC adapter output polarity:

Recycling your battery

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 Recharg eable 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 C anada. To find the location nearest you, go to www.RBRC.org

or call 1-800-822-8837.

If there are no convenient RBRC locations near you, you can also go to the EIA Consumer Education Initiative website (http://EIAE.org/

)

and search for a 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

in the US or

www.fujitsu.ca/products/notebooks in Canada.

** RBRC is an independent third party to which Fujitsu provides funding for battery recycling; RBRC is in no way af filiated with Fujitsu.

Contents

Preface

About This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Conventions Used in the Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Fujitsu Contact Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Chapter 1 Getting to Know Your LIFEBOOK

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Locating the Controls and Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Top Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Left-Side Panel Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Right-Side Panel Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Back Panel Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Bottom Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Status Indicator Panels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Power On Indicator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Battery Charge/DC-In Indicator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Battery Level Indicator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Hard Drive/Optical Drive Access Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

NumLk / CpasLock / ScrLk Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Using the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Touchpad Pointing Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Clicking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Double-Clicking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Dragging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Using the Scroll Wheel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Touchpad Control Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Volume Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Controlling the Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

LIFEBOOK Application Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Opening the Fujitsu Support Center with the Support Button . . . . . . . . . . 34

Launching Applications with the Quick Launch Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Chapter 2 Getting Started wi th Your LIFEBOOK

Power Sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Connecting the Power Adapters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Display Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Opening the Display Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Adjusting Display Panel Brightness. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Using the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Using the Power Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Using the Windows Mobility Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Closing the Display Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Starting Your LIFEBOOK Notebook. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Power On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Boot Sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Hard Disk Drive Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

BIOS Setup Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Booting the System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Starting Windows the First Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Installing ClickMe!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Fujitsu Driver Update Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Power Management. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Power/Suspend/Resume Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Sleep Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Hibernation (Save-to-Disk) Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Windows Power Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Restarting the System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Powering Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

ENERGY STAR® Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Chapter 3 User-Installable Features

Lithium ion Battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Recharging the Batteries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Replacing the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Optical Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Media Player Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Loading Media on Your Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Removing Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Emergency Optical Drive Tray Release. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Using the Media Player Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Using Media Player on Battery Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Memory Stick/Secure Digital Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Installing Memory Stick and SD Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Removing A Memory Stick or SD Card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Memory Upgrade Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Installing Memory Upgrade Modules. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Removing a Memory Upgrade Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Checking the Memory Capacity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Device Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Internal LAN (RJ-45) Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Universal Serial Bus Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Headphone/Line-Out Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Microphone/Line-In Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Analog RGB Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

HDMI Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Your LIFEBOOK

Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Identifying the Problem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Specific Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Power On Self Test Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

Restoring Your System Image and Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

Saving your Factory Image. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

Creating Backup Images of Factory Image, DAR, and Discs . . . . . . . . . . 88

Recovering Your Factory Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Backing Up a System Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Managing Your Backup Images. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

Using the Recovery and Utility Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

Recovering your Factory Image (new or non-bootable hard drive). . . . . . 94

Automatically Downloading Driver Updates. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Chapter 5 Care and Maintenance

Caring for your LIFEBOOK Notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

Cleaning your LIFEBOOK notebook. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

Cleaning the dust filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

Storing your LIFEBOOK notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

Traveling with your LIFEBOOK notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

Media Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

Memory Sticks/SD Cards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105

Chapter 6 System Specifications

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106

Configuration Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106

Microprocessor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

Chipset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

Memory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

Video. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

Mass Storage Device Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

Device Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

Keyboard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110

Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

Dimensions and Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

Environmental Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

Popular Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

Included Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112

Learning About Your Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112

Glossary/Regulatory

Glassary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115

Regulatory Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129

Appendix A: WLAN User’s Guide

Before Using the Wireless LAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134

Wireless LAN Devices Covered by this Document . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134

Characteristics of the WLAN Device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134

Wireless LAN Modes Using this Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135

Wireless Network Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137

Deactivating the WLAN Device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137

Deactivation using the Wireless LAN On/Off Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138

Disconnection Using the Icon in the Taskbar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138

Activating the WLAN Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138

Configuration of the WLAN Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138

Configuring the WLAN Using Windows. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139

Connection to the network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139

Troubleshooting the WLAN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140

Troubleshooting Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140

Using the Bluetooth Device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144

What is Bluetooth. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144

Where to Find Information About Bluetooth. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144

Appendix B: Using Intel® Wireless Display

Using the Wireless Display technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146

Starting the WiDi application. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147

Appendix C: Using 3D Features

Creating and converting 3D videos and images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148

Performing 3D Camera Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149

Capturing 3D Video and Photos. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149

Converting 2D images to 3D . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150

Viewing a Slide Show . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150

Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151

Preface

About This Guide

The LIFEBOOK AH572 notebook from Fujitsu America provides desktop performance with the new 2nd 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® 7 Home Premium 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”.

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THE SUBJECT MATERIAL.

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Fujitsu Contact Information

Service and Support

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

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

• Website: http://www.computers.us.fujitsu.com/support

Before you place the call, you should have the following information ready so that the customer support representative can provide you with the fastest possible solution:

• Product name

• Product configuration number

• Product serial number

• Purchase date

• Conditions under which the problem occurred

• Any error messages that have occurred

• Type of device connected, if any

THE CAUTION ICON HIGHLIGHTS INFORMATION THAT IS IMPORTANT TO THE SAFE OPERATION OF YOUR

COMPUTER, OR TO THE INTEGRITY OF YOUR FILES. PLEASE READ ALL CAUTION INFORMATION CAREFULLY.

HE WARNING ICON HIGHLIGHTS INFORMATION THAT CAN BE HAZARDOUS TO EITHER YOU, YOUR

LIFEBOOK

NOTEBOOK, OR YOUR FILES. PLEASE READ ALL WARNING INFORMATION CAREFULLY.

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Fujitsu Shopping Online

You can go directly to the online store by visiting the website at: www.shopfujitsu.com.

Limited Warranty

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

YOU MUST HAVE AN ACTIVE INTERNET CONNECTION TO USE THE ONLINE URL LINKS.

Chapter 1

Getting to Know Your LIFEBOOK

Overview

This section describes the components of your Fujitsu LIFEBOOK AH572 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 AH572 notebook

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Locating the Controls and Connectors

Figure 2. LIFEBOOK notebook with display open

Display Panel

Status Indicator Panel

Touchpad Pointing Device

Power/Suspend/Resume Button

Stereo Speakers

Support Button

Digital Microphone

3D Camera

Status Indicator Panel

Quick Launch Button

Wireless Device On/Off Switch

Scroll Wheel

Keyboard

Memory Stick/Secure Digital Card Slot

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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.

3D Camera

The 3D web camera configuration consists of two 1.3 megapixel cameras that allow you to take threedimensional videos of yourself to send to others via email or DVD. For information on using the 3D camera, see the documentation associated with the CyberLink YouCam application. The 3D camera can also be used as a standard two-dimensional device for engaging in standard web chat and video conferencing.

Digital Microphone

The digital microphone is used in conjunction with the camera. For information on using the microphone and web cam, see the documentation associated with the CyberLink applications.

Status Indicator Panels

The Status Indicator Panels display symbols that correspond with specific components of your LIFEBOOK notebook. There are two Status Indicator Panel locations on your system: on the front left edge and behind the keyboard towards the right. See “Status Indicator Panels” on page 22.

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 47.

Support Button

The Support Button provides one-touch application launch capability. See “LIFEBOOK Application Panel” on page 34.

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Quick Launch Button

The Quick Launch button can be programmed to launch whichever application you want with the touch of a button. See “LIFEBOOK Application Panel” on page 34.

Wireless Device On/Off Switch

The wireless device on/off switch is used to turn on and off the wire less devices. Switching the device off when not in use will help to extend battery life. See “Activating the WLAN Device” on page 138.

Scroll Wheel

The scroll wheel is a round “dimple” to the right of the touchpad. The scrolling wheel allows you to navigate around pages by moving your finger in the direction you want to scroll.

Memory Stick/Secure Digital (MS/SD) Card Slot

The Memory Stick/Secure Digital (MS/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 “Memory Stick/Secure Digital Cards” on page 62.

Touchpad Pointing Device

The T ouchpad 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 28.

Keyboard

A full-size keyboard with dedicated Windows keys. See “Keyboard” on page 25.

Stereo Speakers

The built-in dual speakers allow for stereo sound.

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Figure 3. LIFEBOOK notebook left-side panel

Left-Side Panel Component s

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

Anti-theft Lock Slot

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

Analog RGB Port

The analog RGB port allows you to connect an external monitor or LCD projector. See “Analog RGB Port” on page 69.

LAN (RJ-45) Jack

Anti-Theft Lock Slot

Analog RGB Port

HDMI Jack

USB 2.0 Port

USB 3.0 Ports

USB 2.0 Port (with Anytime USB Charge)

THERE ARE THREE DIFFERENT TYPES OF USB PORTS ON THIS SYSTEM: USB 3.0, USB 2.0, AND USB

2.0 A

NYTIME CHARGE. TO DIFFERENTIATE BETWEEN THEM, PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:

• THE INSIDE OF A USB 3.0 PORT IS BLUE IN COLOR.

• THE ICON ASSOCIATED WITH THE ANYTIME USB CHARGE PORT HAS A PLUG ICON NEXT TO THE USB

ICON.

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USB 2.0 Ports

The USB 2.0 ports allow you to connect Universal Serial Bus devices. USB 2.0 transfers data at up to 480 Mbps and is backward-compatible with USB 1.1 devices, which transfer data at up to 12 Mbps. See “Universal Serial Bus Ports” on page 67. The USB 2.0 port on the left panel that is closest to the front of the notebook 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).

USB 3.0 Ports

The USB 3.0 ports allow you to connect Universal Serial Bus devices. USB 3.0 transfers data at up to 5Gbps and is backward-compatible with USB 1.1 and 2.0 devices, which transfer data at up to 12 Mbps and 480 Mbps, respectively. See “Universal Serial Bus Ports” on page 67.

LAN (RJ-45) Jack

The internal LAN (RJ-45) jack is used for an internal 10Base-T/100Base-Tx Ethernet LAN connection. See “Internal LAN (RJ-45) Jack” on page 67.

HDMI Port

The HDMI port is used to connect compatible digital devices with your computer (such as a highdefinition television or AV receiver). See “HDMI Port” on page 70.

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Figure 4. LIFEBOOK notebook right-side panel

Right-Side Panel Components

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

Headphone/Line-Out Jack

The headphone/line-out jack allows you to connect headphones or external speakers. See “Headphone/Line-Out Jack” on page 68.

Microphone/Line-In Jack

The microphone/line-in jack allows you to connect an external stereo microphone. See “Microphone/Line-In Jack” on page 69.

Optical Drive

The optical drive bay contains either a Dual-Layer Multi-Format DVD Writer or a Blu-ray™ Combo drive, depending upon your system configuration. See “Optical Drive” on page 56.

DC Power Jack

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

Headphone/Line-Out Jack

Microphone/Line-In Jack

USB 2.0 Port

DC-In Jack

Optical Drive Release Button

Optical Drive

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Optical Drive Release Button

The optical drive release button opens the optical drive.

USB 2.0 Port

The USB 2.0 port allows you to connect Universal Serial Bus devices. USB 2.0 transfers data at up to 480 Mbps and is backward-compatible with USB 1.1 devices, which transfer data at up to 12 Mbps. See “Universal Serial Bus Ports” on page 67. Note that there are several additional USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 ports on the left side of the system.

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Figure 5. LIFEBOOK notebook back panel

Back Panel Components

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

Air Vents

The air vents allow air to circulate through the system to cool down the components.

Air Vents

TO PROTECT YOUR NOTEBOOK FROM DAMAGE AND TO OPTIMIZE 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.

O NOT OPERATE THE NOTEBOOK IN AREAS WHERE THE AIR VENTS CAN BE OBSTRUCTED, SUCH AS IN

TIGHT ENCLOSURES OR ON SOFT SURFACES LIKE A BED OR CUSHION.

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Figure 6. LIFEBOOK notebook bottom panel

Bottom Components

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

Dust Filter

The dust filter is used to help prevent dust and dirt from entering your system. See “Cleaning the dust filter” on page 100.

Memory

Lithium ion Battery

Dust Filter

Battery Latch

Air Vents (multiple locations)

Upgrade

Compartment

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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 64. Under normal circumstances, it should not be necessary to open this compartment.

Air Vents

The air vents allow air to circulate through the system to cool down the components.

Battery Latches

The battery latches are used to secure the battery in the battery bay. See “Replacing the Battery” on page 54.

Lithium ion Battery

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 51.

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.

O NOT OPERATE THE NOTEBOOK IN AREAS WHERE THE AIR VENTS CAN BE OBSTRUCTED, SUCH AS IN

TIGHT ENCLOSURES OR ON SOFT SURFACES LIKE A BED OR CUSHION.

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Figure 7. Status Indicator Panels

Status Indicator Panels

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.

Power On Indicator

• Blue, solid: The system is powered on.

• Off: The system is powered off.

NumLk

CapsLk

ScrLk

Battery Level

Battery Charge/DC In

HDD/Optical Drive Access

Power On

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Battery Charge/DC-In Indicator

• Orange, solid: AC adapter and battery are available and system is charging.

• Blue, solid: AC adapter and battery are available and system is fully charged, or AC adapter is

plugged in but battery is not installed.

• Orange, blinking: AC adapter and battery are available and waiting to charge battery (battery is

out of thermal range).

• Off: AC adapter is not plugged in.

Battery Level Indicator

The Battery Level indicators display the charge level of the indicated battery pack, as follows:

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

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

• Red, solid: Battery is 12% or less charged.

• Orange, blinking: Blinks during battery status measurement (Four seconds after the battery is

installed).

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

• Off: There is no battery installed or the battery has no charge.

• 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.

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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 states that the integral keyboard is set in ten-key numeric keypad mode. 

CapsLock Indicator

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

ScrLk Indicator

The ScrLk indicator states that your scroll lock is active.

• 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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Keyboard

Figure 8. Keyboard

Using the Keyboard

Your Fujitsu LIFEBOOK notebook has an integral 101-key keyboard, including Windows keys, special function keys, and an integrated 10-key numeric keypad. This section describes the following keys.

• Numeric keypad: Your notebook has an integrated numeric keypad containing 16 keys 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.

NumLk

ScrLk

Insert

PrtSc

Esc

Delete SysRq

Pause Break

Tab

Backspace

Tab

Ctrl

Alt

Caps Lock

Shift

Ctrl

Fn Key

Function Keys

Numeric Keypad

Application Key

Cursor Keys

Start Key

NOTE: Some of the key shapes may vary from those illustrated, depending upon configuration.

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• 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.

• 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 and function the same as

the onscreen Start menu button, or the right button on your pointing device.

Numeric 10-key Keypad

The right-hand section of the keyboard serves as a numeric keypad. To activate the 10-key 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

Y our LIFEBOOK notebook has three W indows keys, consisting of two Start keys and an Application key. The Start keys display the Start menu. These buttons function the same as your onscreen Start menu button. The Application key functions the same as your right mouse button and displays shortcut menus for the selected item. (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 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.

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• 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 43)

• [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. If you only have an external CR T connected, the order is internal -> external CR T -> simultaneous display > internal display.

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If you only have an HDMI device connected, the order is: internal display -> HDMI display -> simultaneous display -> internal display.

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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.

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Touchpad Pointing Device

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 T ouchpad 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.

Cursor Control

Left Button

Right Button

Scroll Wheel

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T o the right of the touchpad is a circular dimple, approximately an inch in diameter. This is known as the “scroll wheel” and is used for scrolling up and down pages and zooming in and out on photos. Note that the scroll wheel does not actually move; moving your finger on the “wheel” causes the scrolling action.

Clicking

AN EXTERNAL MOUSE CAN BE CONNECTED TO THE USB PORTS ON YOUR LIFEBOOK NOTEBOOK AND

USED SIMULTANEOUSLY WITH THE TOUCHPAD. HOWEVER, IF YOU BOOT THE SYSTEM WITH AN EXTERNAL MOUSE CONNECTED THE TOUCHPAD WILL BE DISABLED OR ENABLED DEPENDING ON THE SPECIFICATIONS IN YOUR BIOS SETTINGS. See “BIOS Setup Utility” on page 43.

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. T o right-click, move the mouse cursor to the item you wish to select, press the right button once, and then immediately release it. You also have the option to perform the clicking operation by tapping lightly on the Touchpad once.

Figure 10. Clicking with button

Figure 11. Clicking with Touchpad

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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. You can also perform the double-click operation by tapping lightly on the Touchpad twice.

Figure 12. Double-clicking with button

Figure 13. Double-clicking with Touchpad

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Dragging

Using the Scroll Wheel

The scroll wheel is located to the right of the touchpad (Figure 9). The wheel doesn’t actually turn, but you can easily move your finger around it in a circular motion to scroll though pages and lists, the same way you would with a scroll bar. The scroll wheel can also be used to zoom in and out on pictures. To do so, position the cursor on a picture and move your finger horizontally across the scroll wheel to enlarge and reduce the size of the picture.

Dragging means pressing and holding the left button, while moving the cursor. To drag, move the cursor to the item you wish to move. Press and hold the left button while moving the item to its new location and then release it. Dragging can also be done using the Touchpad. First, tap the Touchpad twice over the item you wish to move making sure to leave your finger on the pad after the final tap. Next, move the object to its new location by moving your finger across the Touchpad, and then release your finger.

Figure 14. Dragging with button

Figure 15. Dragging with Touchpad

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Touchpad Control Adjustment

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:

1 Go to Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound. 2 Double-click Mouse, and the Mouse Properties window will appear. Select any of the ten tabs to modify the

settings of your touchpad.

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Volume Control

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

Controlling the Volume

The volume can be controlled in several different ways:

• Volume can be changed or muted from within the Volume Control in the system tray.

• V olume can b e 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.

W e recommend that you experiment with the various volume controls to discover the optimal sound level.

ANY SOFTWARE THAT CONTAINS AUDIO FILES WILL ALSO CONTAIN A VOLUME CONTROL OF ITS OWN. IF

YOU INSTALL AN EXTERNAL AUDIO DEVICE THAT HAS AN INDEPENDENT VOLUME CONTROL, THE HARDWARE VOLUME CONTROL AND THE SOFTWARE VOLUME CONTROL WILL INTERACT WITH EACH OTHER. IT SHOULD BE NOTED THAT IF YOU SET YOUR SOFTWARE VOLUME TO OFF, YOU WILL OVERRIDE THE EXTERNAL VOLUME CONTROL SETTING.

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Figure 16. LIFEBOOK Application Panel

LIFEBOOK Application Panel

The application panel consists of a Support button and a Quick Launch button that allow you to either launch the Fujitsu Support Center utility or to launch a user-defined application with the touch of a button when your system is on.

Opening the Fujitsu Support Center with the Support Button

The Support button performs different actions when the system is off or when it is on. When the system is off, pressing the Support button will open the Fujitsu Boot Menu which allows you to

select either Diagnostic Program to test your system or Recovery and Utility to perform a number of other functions, including recovery of your system.

Support Button

Quick Launch Button

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When the system is on, pressing the Support button invokes the Fujitsu Support Center utility which offers three tabs: Manual, Diagnostic Program, and Support.

Manual tab

The Manual tab lets you automatically go to the Fujitsu Support website to download the system User’s Guide. (You must be connected to the Internet in order to use this function).

Diagnostic Program tab

The Diagnostic Program tab allows you to automatically reboot the system, then open the boot menu, from which you can choose Diagnostic Program or Recovery and Utility (same as pressing the button when the system is shut down). From the Diagnostic tab you can also view your System Information.

Support tab

The Support tab lets you automatically go to the Support W ebsite. (You must be connected to the Internet in order to access the Support website).

Launching Applications with the Quick Launch Button

Your notebook is pre-installed with software utilities that let you operate and configure your LIFEBOOK Application Panel. These utilities are found in the Start menu, under Control Panel > Button. The utility includes an [Application Registration...] button.

Configuring your LIFEBOOK Application Panel

When you start Windows, the LIFEBOOK Application Panel is automatically activated. As an application launcher, the LIFEBOOK Application Panel is very flexible. To set up the Panel to best suit your needs, we have provided the Application Panel Setup utility that quickly and easily helps you make the most of this valuable feature.

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To configure your LIFEBOOK Application Panel with Application Panel Setup:

1 Click on [Start] -> All Programs -> LIFEBOOK Application Panel. 2 Click on Setup of LIFEBOOK Application Panel. The Button Setting utility will appear with tabs that correspond

to the [Quick Launch] and [Support] buttons. When you receive your notebook, the [Support] button is preconfigured to launch the Fujitsu Support Center.

See “Opening the Fujitsu Support Center with the Support Button” on page 34. To reconfigure the buttons to launch another program proceed to the following steps. The Quick Launch button is pre-configured to launch Internet Explorer.

3 Click on [Application Registration...]. 4 Click the “Select from Start Menu” box. 5 Scroll down the list of applications, and then click on the application you wish to launch with this button. 6 Select one of the sound options: "Replay Sound" or "Do not replay sound”. You change sound file by pressing

the [Reference] button and browsing to a desired sound file . Supported sound formats: .WAV, .MID and .RMI. If you select "Replay Sound", a sound will be played when the button is pressed. Click [Next].

7 Click [Next], [Finish], [OK]. The button will now launch the new application. 8 When you have finished with Application Panel Setup click OK, and the new settings will take effect. You can

reconfigure your LIFEBOOK Support Button as often as you like.

9 If you want to return all buttons to the original settings, perform the following steps:

-- Click on [Start] -> All Programs -> LIFEBOOK Application Panel.

-- Click on "LIFEBOOK Application Panel Initialization".

-- Click [Initialization] -> [Yes] -> [OK].

Chapter 2

Getting Started with Your LIFEBOOK

Figure 17. Connecting the AC Adapter

AC Adapter

AC Cable

DC In

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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

1 Plug the DC output cable into the DC power jack of your LIFEBOOK notebook. 2 Plug the AC adapter into an AC electrical outlet.

Connecting the Optional Auto/Airline Adapter

1 Plug the DC output cable into the DC power jack on your notebook. 2 Plug the Auto/Airline adapter into the cigarette lighter of an automobile with the ignition key in the On or Access,

OR,

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

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

1 Be sure that you have at least one charged battery installed. 2 Remove the AC adapter or the Auto/Airline adapter.

THE LITHIUM ION BATTERY IS NOT CHARGED UPON PURCHASE. INITIALLY, YOU WILL NEED TO CONNECT

EITHER THE AC ADAPTER OR THE AUTO/AIRLINE ADAPTER TO USE YOUR NOTEBOOK.

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Figure 18. 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, 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 three ways to adjust the brightness, by using the keyboard, the Power Options, 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 click on the Power Options icon. At the bottom of the window , drag the Screen brightness: bar to the left or right, depending upon your preference. Note that the settings you make via this utility become permanent until you decide to change them again.

Using the Windows Mobility Center

Click Start -> Contr ol Panel. In View by:, select one of the icon views. Select Display, then click Adjust brightness in the left pane. At the bottom of the window, drag the Screen brightness: bar to the left or

right, depending upon your preference.

Closing the Display Panel

To close the display, hold the edge of the display panel and pull it forward until it is flush with the body of your LIFEBOOK notebook.

• WHEN USING AC POWER YOUR BRIGHTNESS SETTING IS SET TO ITS HIGHEST LEVEL BY DEFAULT. WHEN USING

BATTERY POWER YOUR BRIGHTNESS SETTING IS SET TO APPROXIMATELY MID-LEVEL BY DEFAULT.

• THE HIGHER THE BRIGHTNESS LEVEL, THE MORE POWER THE NOTEBOOK WILL CONSUME AND THE FASTER

YOUR BATTERIES WILL DISCHARGE. FOR MAXIMUM BATTERY LIFE, MAKE SURE THAT THE BRIGHTNESS IS SET AS LOW AS POSSIBLE.

- Starting Your LIFEBOOK Notebook

Starting Your LIFEBOOK Notebook

Power On

Power/Suspend/Resume Button

The Power/Suspend/Resume button is used to turn on your LIFEBOOK notebook from its off state. Once you have connected your AC adapter or charged the internal Lithium ion battery, you can power on your LIFEBOOK notebook.

T o 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 47), or you can turn it off (see “Powering Off” on page 49).

When you power on your LIFEBOOK, it will perform a Power On Self T est (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 83. 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.

WHEN YOU TURN ON YOUR LIFEBOOK NOTEBOOK, BE SURE YOU HAVE A POWER SOURCE. THIS

MEANS THAT A BATTERY IS INSTALLED AND CHARGED, OR THAT THE AC OR AUTO/AIRLINE ADAPTER IS CONNECTED AND HAS POWER.

O NOT CARRY YOUR LIFEBOOK NOTEBOOK AROUND WITH THE POWER ON OR SUBJECT IT TO

SHOCKS OR VIBRATION, AS YOU RISK DAMAGING YOUR NOTEBOOK.

- Starting Your LIFEBOOK Notebook

Boot Sequence

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.

NEVER TURN OFF YOUR LIFEBOOK NOTEBOOK DURING THE POWER ON SELF TEST (POST) OR IT

WILL CAUSE AN ERROR MESSAGE TO BE DISPLAYED WHEN YOU TURN YOUR LIFEBOOK NOTEBOOK ON THE NEXT TIME. See “Power On Self Test Messages” on page 83.

EMEMBER YOUR PASSWORDS. IF YOU SET AND FORGET YOUR USER AND MASTER HARD DISK

PASSWORDS, FUJITSU AMERICA WILL NOT BE ABLE TO RESET IT. YOU MAY LOSE DATA AND HAVE TO REPLACE YOUR SYSTEM BOARD OR HARD DISK DRIVE.

- Starting Your LIFEBOOK Notebook

BIOS Setup Utility

The BIOS Setup Utility is a program that sets up the operating environment for your LIFEBOOK notebook. Y our 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 (or use the SecureCore Menu, as detailed below):

1 Turn on or restart your LIFEBOOK notebook. 2 To 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.

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

the current settings.

Using the SecureCore Menu

When the Fujitsu logo appears on the screen. press the [Enter] key or click on the left mouse or touchpad button; the SecureCore Menu will appear.

The SecureCore Menu provides shortcuts to the following menus and information screens:

• BIOS Setup

• Diagnostic Screen

• Boot Menu

• Recovery and Utility

• Diagnostic Program

• Patent Information

• System Information

• Continue Booting

- Starting Your LIFEBOOK Notebook

Clicking on any of the fields will invoke the screen, information, or action described. The Boot Menu can also be invoked by pressing the [F12] key when the Fujitsu logo appears on the screen.

BIOS Guide

A guide to your notebook’s BIOS is available online. Please visit our service and support website at http://www.computers.us.fujitsu.com/support, 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

W e 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.

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 Welcome window. After the Welcome window appears, the screen will black out for up to

several minutes. This is normal. DO NOT A TTEMPT T O POWER DOWN THE SYSTEM A T THIS POINT. While the screen is blacked out, your system configuration is being set up and the necessary files

are being installed. 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.

• IF YOU REJECT THE TERMS OF THE LICENSE AGREEMENT YOU WILL BE ASKED TO REVIEW THE LICENSE

AGREEMENT FOR INFORMATION ON RETURNING WINDOWS OR TO SHUT DOWN YOUR NOTEBOOK.

• YOU CANNOT USE YOUR NOTEBOOK UNTIL YOU HAVE ACCEPTED THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. IF YOU STOP THE

PROCESS YOUR NOTEBOOK WILL RETURN TO THE BEGINNING OF THE WINDOWS WELCOME PROCESS, EVEN IF YOU SHUT YOUR NOTEBOOK DOWN AND START IT UP AGAIN.

- Starting Your LIFEBOOK Notebook

Several additional windows will appear, prompting you to enter a name and description for your computer , an Administrator password, and a domain name. Read the instructions on the screens carefully and fill in the information as directed. Once you have pfinished with the setup, it is very important that you install ClickMe!, as detailed below.

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Installing ClickMe!

The first time you boot up your system, you will see an icon called Click Me! in the Start menu. It is very important that you run the ClickMe! utility the first time you boot up in order to ensure that the necessary applications, utilities. and drivers are installed. When you click the Click Me! icon, your

system will automatically create the related icons in the system tray in the bottom right of the screen. These icons provide links to utilities that you will frequently access.

When you install the ClickMe! utility, several applications and utilities are installed; this takes time.

While ClickMe! is installing, the system may go into Suspend mode. If this should occur, slide the Power/Suspend/Resume button momentarily to wake the system up. Alternately, while ClickMe! is

installing, slide your finger across the touchpad every few minutes to keep the system awake.

Registering your LIFEBOOK with Fujitsu

You can register your notebook by going to our website at: us.fujitsu.com/computers. You will need to be set up with an Internet Service Provider (ISP) to register online.

BEFORE INSTALLING THE CLICKME! UTILITY, BE SURE THE WIRELESS LAN DEVICE IS ENABLED BY

PUSHING THE WLAN/BLUETOOTH ON/OFF SWITCH TO THE ON POSITION.

HERE MAY BE SOME THIRD-PARTY APPLICATIONS THAT DO NOT GET INSTALLED USING THE CLICKME!

UTILITY. FOR MORE INFORMATION, REFER TO YOUR GETTING STARTED GUIDE.

ClickMe!

- Starting Your LIFEBOOK Notebook

 Fujitsu Driver Update Utility

Your system has a convenient tool called the Fujitsu Driver Update (FDU) utility. With FDU, you can choose to automatically or manually go to the Fujitsu site to check for new updates for your system. For more information about the FDU utility, refer to “Automatically Downloading Driver Updates” on page 95.

- Power Management

Power Management

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

Besides the options available for conserving battery power, there are also some things that you can do to prevent your battery from running down as quickly. For example, you can create an appropriate power saving profile, put your notebook into 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 and flashing, your notebook is in Sleep mode. If the indicator is not visible, the power is off or your notebook is in Hibernation mode. (See Hibernation Feature)

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:

- Power Management

• 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.

• 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.

Hibernation (Save-to-Disk) Feature

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:

1 From the Start menu, select Control Panel > Power Options. 2 Select Choose what the power button does or Choose wh at closing the lid does, then make your selection

(Do Nothing, Sleep, Hibernate, or Shut Down).

• IF RUNNING YOUR NOTEBOOK ON BATTERY POWER, BE AWARE THAT THE BATTERY CONTINUES TO DISCHARGE

WHILE YOUR NOTEBOOK IS IN SLEEP MODE, THOUGH NOT AS FAST AS WHEN FULLY OPERATIONAL.

• DISABLING THE POWER/SUSPEND/RESUME BUTTON PREVENTS IT FROM BEING USED TO PU T THE N O TEBOOK INTO

SLEEP OR HIBERNATION (SAVE-TO-DISK) MODE. THE BUTTON RESUME FUNCTION CAN’T BE DISABLED.

• IF YOUR NOTEBOOK IS ACTIVELY ACCESSING INFORMATION WHEN YOU ENTER THE SLEEP OR HIBERNATION MODE,

CHANGES TO OPEN FILES ARE NOT LOST. THE FILES ARE LEFT OPEN AND MEMORY IS KEPT ACTIVE DURING SLEEP MODE OR THE MEMORY IS TRANSFERRED TO THE INTERNAL HARD DRIVE DURING HIBERNATION MODE.

• THE MAIN ADVANTAGE OF USING HIBERNATION (SAVE-TO-DISK) IS THAT POWER IS NOT REQUIRED TO MAINTAIN

YOUR DATA. THIS IS PARTICULARLY IMPORTANT IF YOU WILL BE LEAVING YOUR NOTEBOOK IN A SUSPENDED STATE FOR A PROLONGED PERIOD OF TIME. THE DRAWBACK OF USING HIBERNATION MODE IS THAT IT LENGTHENS THE POWER DOWN AND POWER UP SEQUENCES AND RESETS PERIPHERAL DEVICES.

- Power Management

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.

1 Click the [Start] button, then move the mouse over the small arrow at the bottom right of the right-hand pane. 2 Select Restart from the list.

Powering Off

Before turning off the power, check that the hard drive/ optical drive access indicator is off. If you turn of f 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:

Click the [Start] button, and then move the mouse over the small arrow at the bottom right of the righthand pane. Click the [Shut Down] button.

TURNING OFF YOUR LIFEBOOK NOTEBOOK WITHOUT EXITING WINDOWS OR TURNING ON YOUR

NOTEBOOK WITHIN 10 SECONDS OF THE NOTEBOOK BEING SHUT OFF MAY CAUSE AN ERROR WHEN YOU START THE NEXT TIME.

E SURE TO CLOSE ALL FILES AND EXIT ALL APPLICATIONS PRIOR TO TURNING OFF THE POWER. IF FILES ARE OPEN WHEN YOU TURN THE POWER OFF, YOU WILL LOSE ANY CHANGES THAT HAVE NOT BEEN SAVED, AND MAY CAUSE DISK ERRORS.

- Power Management

ENERGY STAR® Compliance

Your Fujitsu system is an ENERGY ST AR® 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: 

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. 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 ST AR 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. T o read about how Fujitsu is supporting Sustainable Management along with several other environmental

activities, visit the Fujitsu Corporate Citizenship page at:

http://www.computers.us.fujitsu.com/www/content/aboutus/environmental/environment.php

Chapter 3

User-Installable Features

Lithium ion Battery

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

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

• 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 Panels” on page 22.

• When using a high current device such as a Multi-Format DVD Writer, CD-ROM drive, optical

drive, or the hard drive, using the AC adapter will conserve your battery life.

DO NOT LEAVE A FAULTY BATTERY IN YOUR NOTEBOOK. IT MAY DAMAGE YOUR AC ADAPTER, OPTIONAL A

UTO/AIRLINE ADAPTER, ANOTHER BATTERY OR YOUR NOTEBOOK ITSELF. IT MAY ALSO PREVENT

OPERATION OF YOUR NOTEBOOK BY DRAINING ALL AVAILABLE CURRENT INTO THE BAD BATTERY.

- Lithium ion Battery

Recharging the Batteries

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

The Lithium ion battery is recharged internally using the AC adapter or Auto/Airline adapter. T o 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

47 for more information on Standby mode and shutdown procedure)

• ACTUAL BATTERY LIFE WILL VARY BASED ON SCREEN BRIGHTNESS, APPLICATIONS, FEATURES, POWER

MANAGEMENT SETTINGS, BATTERY CONDITION AND OTHER CUSTOMER PREFERENCES. CD-ROM DRIVE, MULTI-FORMAT DVD WRITER, OR HARD DRIVE USAGE MAY ALSO HAVE A SIGNIFICANT IMPACT ON BATTERY LIFE. THE BATTERY CHARGING CAPACITY IS REDUCED AS THE BATTERY AGES. IF YOUR BATTERY IS RUNNING LOW QUICKLY, YOU SHOULD REPLACE IT WITH A NEW ONE.

• UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR LOCAL LAW IT MAY BE ILLEGAL TO DISPOSE OF BATTERIES BY PUTTING

THEM IN THE TRASH. PLEASE TAKE CARE OF OUR ENVIRONMENT AND DISPOSE OF BATTERIES PROPERLY. CHECK WITH YOUR LOCAL GOVERNMENT AUTHORITY FOR DETAILS REGARDING RECYCLING OR DISPOSING OF OLD BATTERIES. IF YOU CANNOT FIND THIS INFORMATION ELSEWHERE, CONTACT YOUR SUPPORT REPRESENTATIVE AT 1-800-8FUJITSU (1-800-838-5487)

AKE SURE THAT THE BATTERY CHARGING INDICATOR AND THE PERCENTAGE CHARGE IS DISPLAYED

BY THE BATTERY LEVEL INDICATOR ON THE STATUS INDICATOR PANEL.

- Lithium ion Battery

Low Battery State

When the battery is running low , a low battery notification message will appear. If you do not respond to the low battery message, the batteries will continue to discharge until they are too low to operate. When this happens, your notebook will go into Standby mode. There is no guarantee that your data will be saved once the notebook reaches this point.

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 batt ery . 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 th is 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.

USING HEAVY CURRENT DEVICES OR FREQUENT DVD/CD-RW/CD-ROM ACCESSES MAY PREVENT

CHARGING COMPLETELY.

• ONCE THE LOW BATTERY NOTIFICATION MESSAGE APPEARS, YOU NEED TO SAVE ALL YOUR ACTIVE DATA AND PUT

YOUR NOTEBOOK INTO STANDBY MODE UNTIL YOU CAN PROVIDE A NEW POWER SOURCE. YOU SHOULD PROVIDE A CHARGED BATTERY, AN AC POWER ADAPTER, OR AUTO/AIRLINE ADAPTER AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.

• WHEN YOU ARE IN STANDBY MODE THERE MUST ALWAYS BE AT LEAST ONE POWER SOURCE ACTIVE. IF YOU

REMOVE ALL POWER SOURCES WHILE YOUR LIFEBOOK NOTEBOOK IS IN STANDBY MODE, ANY DATA THAT HAS NOT BEEN SAVED TO THE HARD DRIVE WILL BE LOST.

- Lithium ion Battery

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:

1 Have a charged battery ready to install. 2 Shut down your notebook and disconnect the AC adapter. 3 With the system positioned as shown in 19a, press the #1 latch backwards and -- while holding it -- slid ing the

#2 latch to the right. Lift the battery out of the bay using the lift point as shown in Figure 19b.

4 Insert a new battery into the bay (See Figure 20), and press it down so that it is seated firmly. 5 Plug in the AC adapter and turn the power on.

Figure 19. Removing a Battery

Battery Lift Point

a. b.

- Lithium ion Battery

Hot-swapping Batteries

To hot-swap batteries in your battery bay follow these easy steps:

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

Figure 20. Replacing a Battery

2 Follow steps 3 and 4 in “Cold Swapping Batteries”.

BE SURE TO PLUG IN AN AC ADAPTER PRIOR TO REMOVING THE BATTERY. THERE IS NO BRIDGE

BATTERY PRESENT TO SUPPORT THE SYSTEM WHILE THE BATTERY IS BEING REPLACED. IF YOU DO NOT USE AN AC ADAPTER YOU WILL LOSE ANY UNSAVED FILES.

IF THE LITHIUM ION BATTERY CONNECTOR IS NOT FULLY SEATED, YOU MAY NOT BE ABLE TO USE YOUR

NOTEBOOK OR CHARGE YOUR BATTERY.

- Optical Drive

Figure 21. Optical Drive

Optical Drive

Your system contains the following optical drive: Blu-ray™ Combo Drive: This drive allows you to access movies, software, and audio DVD/CDs as well

as to read the following media formats: BD-ROM (Single and Dual Layer), BD-R (Single and Dual Layer), BD-RE (Single and Dual Layer), DVD-ROM (Single and Dual Layer), DVD+R (Single and Dual Layer), DVD-R (Single and Dual Layer), DVD+RW (Single Layer) DVD-RW (Single Layer), DVDRAM (Ver.2), CD-ROM, CD-R and CD-RW discs.

This drive allows you to write to the following media formats: DVD-RAM (Ver2), DVD+R (Single and Dual Layer), DVD+RW, DVD-R (Single and Dual Layer), DVD-RW, CD-R, and CD-RW discs. It also has the same functions as an ordinary CD/DVD/BD-ROM drive.

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.

Media Holder Tray

Media Tray Eject Button

Emergency Tray Release

- Optical Drive

Loading Media on Your Drive

To load a disc into your optical drive:

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

of the LIFEBOOK notebook a short distance.

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

3 Place the media into the tray, label side up, with the hole in the center of the disc. Snap the disc onto the raised

circle in the center of the tray.

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

• DO NOT OPERATE YOUR OPTICAL DRIVE UNLESS YOUR LIFEBOOK NOTEBOOK IS SITTING ON A FLAT SURFACE.

USING A DRIVE WHEN THE SYSTEM IS NOT LEVEL MAY DAMAGE THE DRIVE OR PREVENT PROPER OPERATION.

• PROLONGED USE OF THE OPTICAL DRIVE, SUCH AS WATCHING A DVD MOVIE, WILL SUBSTANTIALLY REDUCE

YOUR BATTERY LIFE IF NO EXTERNAL POWER SOURCE IS ATTACHED.

• YOU SHOULD PERIODICALLY CHECK THE FUJITSU WEBSITE AT US.FUJITSU.COM/COMPUTERS FOR THE MOST

CURRENT DRIVERS.

• ALL LIFEBOOK DVD PLAYERS ARE SET TO PLAY DVD TITLES WITH REGION CODE NUMBER 1 WHICH IS SPECIFIED

FOR THE NORTH AMERICAN MARKET. THE REGION NUMBER IS A REGIONAL RESTRICTION CODE DEFINED BY THE

DVD FORUM ACTING ON HOLLYWOOD REQUIREMENTS. DIFFERENT REGION CODES ARE RECORDED ON VIDEO DVD TITLES FOR PUBLICATION IN DIFFERENT AREAS OF THE WORLD. IF THE REGIONAL CODE OF THE DVD PLAYER

DOES NOT MATCH THE REGIONAL CODES ON THE TITLES, THEN PLAYBACK IS IMPOSSIBLE.

• THE REGION CODE ON THE DVD PLAYER CAN BE CHANGED USING THE PROPERTIES MENU OF THE DVD

SOFTWARE. NOTE: YOU CAN ONLY CHANGE THE REGION CODE UP TO FOUR TIMES. AFTER THE 4TH CHANGE, THE LAST CODE ENTERED BECOMES PERMANENT, AND CANNOT BE CHANGED.

IF YOU HAVE DISABLED THE AUTO INSERT NOTIFICATION FUNCTION, YOU WILL HAVE TO START THE

DRIVE EITHER BY USING MY COMPUTER OR FROM WITHIN WINDOWS EXPLORER, SINCE YOUR NOTEBOOK WILL NOT AUTOMATICALLY RECOGNIZE THAT MEDIA HAS BEEN LOADED.

- Optical Drive

Figure 22. Loading/Ejecting Media

Removing Media

1 Push and release the eject button on the front of the optical drive. This will stop the drive and the holder tray

will come out of the LIFEBOOK notebook a short distance.

- Optical Drive

2 Gently pull the tray out until the disc can easily be removed from the tray. 3 Carefully remove the media disc from the holder tray. 4 Gently push the holder tray back in until you hear a click.

Using the Media Player Software

Starting a Movie

1 Insert the disc into the optical drive of the notebook. If the CD AutoRun feature activates, skip Step 2. 2 The 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.

3 Click OK to close the About DVD Player Performance dialog box and the movie will begin.

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. Y ou can do this by using the media player control panel and the mouse.

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.

Figure 23. Emergency Tray Release

EPENDING UPON ITS CONFIGURATION, YOUR SYSTEM MAY NOT HAVE THE MEDIA PLAYER SOFTWARE PRE-INSTALLED. IF IT IS NOT INSTALLED, REFERENCE THE DOCUMENTATION THAT ACCOMPANIES THE MEDIA APPLICATION.

- Optical Drive

1 Right-click on the movie screen to open a dropdown menu for options. 2 Select 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 . Y ou can pause, rewind, fast-forward and stop the movie at any point.

1 To pause the movie, click the on-screen button. 2 To rewind the movie, click the  button to rewind to a specific portion of the movie, or the  button to return to

the opening screen.

3 To fast-forward the movie, click the  button to forward to a specific portion of the movie, or the button to

jump to the ending credits.

4 To stop the movie, click the  button.

Exiting the Media Player

1 Click the  located in the upper right corner of the title bar. This will open a media player dialog box. 2 Click Yes to stop and exit the movie, or No to close the media player dialog box and return to the movie.

Using Media Player on Battery Power

Since optical drives consume a lot of power, your overall battery life will be significantly shorter when operating the optical drive continuously (such as watching a DVD movie) than during standard operation.

• MANY MOVIE RUN-TIMES ARE LONGER THAN YOUR SYSTEM CAN SUPPORT ON A SINGLE BATTERY. IF

YOU ARE WATCHING A DVD MOVIE ON BATTERY POWER YOU MAY NEED TO SWAP IN AN ADDITIONAL, CHARGED BATTERY OR ATTACH AC POWER DURING THE MOVIE TO VIEW IT IN ITS ENTIRETY.

• AN ADDITIONAL FULLY-CHARGED BATTERY IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED IF YOU WILL BE WATCHING DVD

MOVIES ON BATTERY POWER. IF YOU DON’T HAVE AN ADDITIONAL BATTERY, YOU MAY PURCHASE ONE EITHER ONLINE AT: HTTP://WWW.COMPUTERS.US.FUJITSU.COM OR BY CALLING 1-877-372-3473.

- Optical Drive

To Watch a Movie on Battery Power:

1 Have an additional full-charged battery or your AC adapter ready for use. 2 Start watching your DVD movie. 3 When the low battery warning occurs, immediately stop the movie and exit the media player.

4 Power down your notebook and replace the discharged battery with an additional fully-charged battery. If you

do not have an additional battery, you may attach AC power as soon as you see the low battery warning.

5 Resume operation by pressing the Suspend button aga in. This is not required if you attached AC power without

entering standby mode.

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

watching your DVD movie.

IF YOU DO NOT STOP THE MEDIA PLAYER QUICKLY AND THE LIFEBOOK NOTEBOOK ATTEMPTS TO

AUTO-SUSPEND (CRITICAL BATTERY LOW STATE) THE LIFEBOOK NOTEBOOK WILL SHUT DOWN IMPROPERLY. IF THIS OCCURS, YOU MAY NEED TO PERFORM A HARD RESET AND FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS, IF ANY, PRESENTED TO YOU BEFORE THE SYSTEM WILL REBOOT.

OME SHORTER DVD MOVIES MAY NOT REQUIRE YOU TO SWAP BATTERIES OR ATTACH AC POWER TO COMPLETE THEM. HOWEVER, IT IS BEST TO BE PREPARED SINCE ACTUAL BATTERY LIFE WHILE OPERATING THE OPTICAL DRIVE CANNOT BE GUARANTEED.

- Memory Stick/Se cur e Digital Cards

Figure 24. Installing a Memory Stick/SD Card

Memory Stick/Secure Digital Cards

Your LIFEBOOK notebook supports Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, 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.

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

Secure Digital (SD) Cards are very similar to Memory Sticks. Like Memory Sticks, SD Cards allow portable storage among a variety of devices, such as cell phones, Global Positioning Systems, digital cameras, and PDAs. SD Cards transfer data quickly, with low battery consumption. Like the Memory Stick, it uses flash memory architecture. As the name implies, SDHC cards are high-capacity SD cards.

Memory Stick

SD Card

Memory Stick/SD Card Slot

- Memory Stick/Se cur e Digital Cards

Installing Memory Stick and SD Cards

Memory Stick and SD Cards are installed in the Memory Stick/SD Card slot on the front edge of the notebook. To install a card, follow these steps:

1 See your specific card manual for instructions on the installation of your card. Some cards may require that your

notebook is off while installing them.

2 Make sure there is no card currently in the slot. If there is, see Removing a Memory Stick/SD Card. 3 Insert your card into the slot with the product label facing up. 4 Push the card firmly into the slot until it is seated in the connector.

Removing A Memory Stick or SD Card

To remove a Memory Stick or SD Card, simply push the card in until it unlatches. It will then eject from the slot for removal.

INSTALLING OR REMOVING A MEMORY STICK OR SD CARD DURING YOUR LIFEBOOK NOTEBOOK’S

SHUTDOWN OR BOOTUP PROCESS MAY DAMAGE THE CARD AND/OR YOUR LIFEBOOK NOTEBOOK.

O NOT INSERT A CARD INTO A SLOT IF THERE IS WATER OR ANY OTHER SUBSTANCE ON THE CARD AS

YOU MAY PERMANENTLY DAMAGE THE CARD, YOUR LIFEBOOK NOTEBOOK, OR BOTH.

EE YOUR CARD MANUAL FOR SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS ON THE REMOVAL OF YOUR CARD. SOME CARDS MAY REQUIRE YOUR LIFEBOOK NOTEBOOK TO BE IN SLEEP MODE OR OFF WHILE REMOVING THEM.

- Memory Upgrade Module

Memory Upgrade Module

Your Fujitsu LIFEBOOK notebook comes with a minimum of 4GB of high speed Double Data Rate Synchronous Dynamic RAM (DDR3-1333 MHz SDRAM factory installed. To increase your notebook’s memory capacity , you may install an additional me mory upgrade module. The memory upgrade must be a dual-in-line (DIMM) SDRAM module. To ensure 100% compatibility, purchase the SDRAM module only from the Fujitsu web store at www.shopfujitsu.com.

Installing Memory Upgrade Modules

1 Turn off power to your notebook, remove any power adapter (AC or auto/airline). Remove the battery. 2 Make sure that all the connector covers are closed. 3 Turn the notebook bottom side up, an d remove the screw from the memory upgr ade module compartment (see

Figure

25).

4 Remove the cover. 5 Remove the memory upgrade modu l e from the static guarded sleeve.

• DO NOT REMOVE ANY SCREWS FROM THE MEMORY UPGRADE MODULE COMPARTMENT EXCEPT THE

ONES SPECIFICALLY SHOWN IN THE DIRECTIONS FOR INSTALLING AND REMOVING THE MEMORY

UPGRADE MODULE.

• THE MEMORY UPGRADE MODULE CAN BE SEVERELY DAMAGED BY ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE (ESD).

O MINIMIZE RISK TO THE MODULE, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING PRECAUTIONS:

• BEFORE HANDLING A MEMORY MODULE, TOUCH A GROUNDED METAL OBJECT TO DISCHARGE

STATIC ELECTRICITY BUILT UP IN YOUR BODY.

• WHEN INSTALLING OR REMOVING A MEMORY MODULE, HOLD IT BY THE EDGE SO AS NOT TO

TOUCH ANY CONTACTS OR CHIPS. BE CAREFUL NOT TO TOUCH ANY INTERNAL COMPUTER TERMINALS OR COMPONENTS; THE OIL FROM YOUR FINGERS COULD CAUSE A SHORT TO THE COMPONENTS.

• BE SURE TO POWER DOWN YOUR SYSTEM BEFORE ADDING OR REMOVING MEMORY MODULES.

VEN IF THE SYSTEM IS IN HIBERNATE OR STANDBY STATES, DATA COULD BE LOST OR THE

MEMORY COULD BE DAMAGED IF POWER IS STILL AVAILABLE TO THE SYSTEM.

- Memory Upgrade Module

6 Align the memory upgrade module with the component side up. Align the connector edge of the memory

upgrade module with the connector slot in the compartment. Be sure the alignment keys line up with those in the slot.

7 Insert the memory upgrade module at a 45° angle. Press the connector edge of the module firmly down and

into the connector until it lodges under the retaining clip. You’ll hear a click when it is properly in place.

8 Replace the cover and reinstall the screws.

Figure 25. Opening the Memory Compartment Figure 26. Installing a Memory Module

Retainer Clip

Retainer

Clip

Alignment Key

THE MEMORY UPGRADE MODULE IS NOT SOMETHING YOU ROUTINELY REMOVE FROM YOUR NOTEBOOK. O

NCE IT IS INSTALLED, YOU CAN LEAVE IT IN PLACE UNLESS YOU WANT TO CHANGE SYSTEM MEMORY

CAPACITY.

- Memory Upgrade Module

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.

Removing a Memory Upgrade Module

1 Perform steps 1 through 4 of Installing a Memory Upgrade

Module.

2 Pull the clips sideways away from each side of the memory

upgrade module at the same time.

3 While holding the clips out, remove the module from the slot by

lifting it up and pulling it away from your notebook.

4 Store the memory upgrade module in a static guarded sleeve. 5 Replace 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.

Check the memory capacity by clicking [Start] -> Control Panel -> System and Maintenance -> System. The amount of memory is displayed next to “Memory - RAM:”

Figure 27. Removing memory module

IF THE TOTAL MEMORY DISPLAYED IS INCORRECT, CHECK THAT YOUR MEMORY UPGRADE MODULE IS

PROPERLY INSTALLED. (IF THE MODULE IS PROPERLY INSTALLED AND THE CAPACITY IS STILL NOT CORRECTLY RECOGNIZED, SEE TROUBLESHOOTING ON PAGE 71.

- Device Ports

Device Ports

Y our 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

Universal Serial Bus Ports

The Universal Serial Bus ports (USB) allow you to connect USB devices such as external game pads, pointing devices, keyboards and/or speakers. There are five USB ports on your notebook, as follows:

Left-hand side, from left to right (see “Left-Side Panel Components” on page 15): USB 2.0 - USB 3.0 - USB 3.0 - USB 2.0 with Anytime Charge Right-hand side (see “Right-Side Panel Components” on page 17): USB 2.0 In order to connect a USB device, simply align the connector with the port opening, then push the

connector into the port until it is seated.

The internal LAN (RJ-45) jack is used for a 10BaseT/100Base-Tx 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:

1 Align the connector with the port opening. 2 Push the connector into the port until it is seated. 3 Plug the other end of the cable into a LAN outlet.

Figure 28. Connecting LAN Device

LAN Port

- Device Ports

Figure 29. 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. Y our headphones or speakers must be equipped with a 1/8” (3.5 mm) stereo mini-plug. In order to connect headphones or speakers follow these easy steps:

1 Align the connector with the port opening. 2 Push the connector into the port until it is seated.

THERE ARE THREE DIFFERENT TYPES OF USB PORTS ON THIS SYSTEM: USB 3.0, USB 2.0, AND USB

2.0 A

NYTIME CHARGE. TO DIFFERENTIATE BETWEEN THEM, PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:

• THE INSIDE OF A USB 3.0 PORT IS BLUE IN COLOR.

• THE ICON ASSOCIATED WITH THE ANYTIME USB CHARGE PORT HAS A PLUG ICON NEXT TO THE USB

ICON.

DUE TO THE ONGOING CHANGES IN USB TECHNOLOGY AND STANDARDS, NOT ALL USB DEVICES

AND/OR DRIVERS ARE GUARANTEED TO WORK.

USB Port

IF YOU PLUG HEADPHONES INTO THE HEADPHONE JACK, BUILT-IN STEREO SPEAKERS WILL BE

DISABLED.

- Device Ports

Microphone/Line-In Jack

The microphone/line-in jack allows you to connect an external mono microphone. Y our microphone must be equipped with a 1/8”(3.5 mm) stereo mini-plug in order to fit into the microphone jack of your notebook. In order to connect a microphone follow these easy steps:

1 Align the connector with the port opening. 2 Push the connector into the port until it is seated.

Analog RGB Port

The analog RGB port allows you to connect an external monitor or LCD projector. In order to connect an external video device, follow these easy steps:

1 Align the connector with the port opening. 2 Push the connector into the port until it is

seated.

3 Tighten the two hold-down screws, located

on each end of the connector.

Figure 30.

Connecting an External Video Device

Analog RGB Port

- Device Ports

HDMI Port

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. IF YOU ONLY HAVE AN EXTERNAL CRT CONNECTED, THE ORDER IS INTERNAL -> EXTERNAL

CRT ->

SIMULTANEOUS DISPLAY > INTERNAL DISPLAY.

F YOU ONLY HAVE AN HDMI DEVICE CONNECTED, THE ORDER IS: INTERNAL DISPLAY -> HDMI DISPLAY

SIMULTANEOUS DISPLAY -> INTERNAL DISPLAY.

F 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.

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 big-screen TVs and video recorders).

To connect an HDMI device:

1 Align the connector with the port opening. 2 Push the connector into the port until it is seated.

Figure 31. Connecting an HDMI device

HDMI Port

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:

1 Turn off your LIFEBOOK notebook. 2 Make sure the AC adapter is plugged into your notebook and to an active AC power source. 3 Make sure that any card 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.

4 Make sure that any devices connected to the exte rn al co nn ec to rs ar e plu g ge d in pr op e rly. You can also

disconnect such devices, thus eliminating them as possible causes of failure.

5 Turn on your notebook. Make sure it has been off at least 10 seconds before you turn it back on. 6 Go through the boot sequence. 7 If the problem has not been resolved, refer to the Troubleshooting Table, that follows, for more detailed

troubleshooting information.

- Troubleshooting

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

representative:

Toll free: 1-800-8Fujitsu (1-800-838-5487)  Web site: http://www.computers.us.fujitsu.com/support.

Before you place the call, you should have the following information ready so that the customer support representative can provide you with the fastest possible solution:

• Product name

• Product configuration number

• Product serial number

• Purchase date

• Conditions under which the problem occurred

• Any error messages that have occurred

• Type of device connected, if any

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

IF YOU KEEP NOTES ABOUT WHAT YOU HAVE TRIED, YOUR SUPPORT REPRESENTATIVE MAY BE

ABLE TO HELP YOU MORE QUICKLY BY GIVING ADDITIONAL SUGGESTIONS OVER THE PHONE.

- Troubleshooting

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.

Troubleshooting Table

Problem Page

Audio Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 74

Optical Drive Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 74

Hard Drive Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 75

Keyboard or Mouse Problems. . . . . . . . . page 75

Memory Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 76

Problem Page

USB Device Problems . . . . . . . . . .page 76

Power Failures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 77

Shutdown and Startup Problems . page 79

Video Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 80

Miscellaneous Problems. . . . . . . . page 82

- Troubleshooting

Problem Possible Cause Possible Solutions Audio Problems

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

The volume is turned too low.

Adjust the volume control on your notebook and operating system. Use the [Fn+F9] key combination on your keyboard. Pressing [F9] repeatedly while holding [Fn] increases your notebook volume.

The software volume control is set too low.

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.

Headphones are plugged into your  notebook.

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

Software driver is not  configured correctly.

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.

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

Click on the Volume icon in the tool tray on the bottom right of the screen. (It looks like a speaker). If the Mute box is checked, click on it to uncheck it. You can also use the [Fn+F3] key combination to toggle the volume on and off. Pressing [F3] while holding [Fn] will toggle the audio mute.

Optical Drive Problems

LIFEBOOK notebook fails to recognize Optical discs.

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

Open optical drive tray and re-install the disc properly.

Optical drive tray is not latched shut.

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.

Incorrect DVD Player or no DVD Player software is installed.

Install DVD Player software. (See “Media Player Software” on

page 56 for more information.)

- Troubleshooting

LIFEBOOK notebook fails to recognize optical discs. (continued)

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.

DVD/CD-RW/CD-ROM is dirty or defective.

Wipe the disc with a non-abrasive CD cleaning cloth and reinsert. If it still will not work try another DVD/CD-RW/CD-ROM in the drive.

The drive access indicator on the Status Indicator Panel blinks regularly with no drive installed or disc in the tray.

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.

Security is set so your OS cannot be started without a password.

Verify your password and security settings.

Keyboard or Mouse Problems

The built-in keyboard does not seem to work.

The notebook has gone into Standby mode.

Push the Power/Suspend/Resume button.

Your application has locked out your keyboard.

Try to use your integrated pointing device to restart your system.

Problem Possible Cause Possible Solutions

- Troubleshooting

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

Your external device is not properly installed.

Re-install your device. See “Device Ports” on page 67.

Your operating system software is not set up with correct software driver for that device.

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

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

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

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

Your system crashed. Try to restart your notebook.

Memory Problems

Your System Properties screen does not show the correct amount of installed memory.

Your memory module is not properly installed.

Remove and re-install your memory upgrade module. 

See “Memory Upgrade Module” on page 64.

You have a memory failure.

Check for Power On Self Test (POST) messages.



See “Power On Self Test Messages” on page 83.

USB Device Problems

You have installed a USB device, but the notebook does not recognize it or it doesn’t work properly.

The device is not properly installed.

Remove and re-install the device. See “Device Ports” on page 67.

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

Close the application and restart your notebook.

Your device may not have the correct software driver active.

See your software documentation and activate the correct driver.

Problem Possible Cause Possible Solutions

- Troubleshooting

Power Failures

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

The battery is installed but is faulty .

Use the Status Indicator panel to verify the presence and condition of the battery. See “Status Indicator Panels” on page 22. If a bat- tery is indicating a short, remove that battery and operate from another power source or replace that battery.

The battery is discharged or there is no power adapter installed.

Check the Status Indicator Panel to determine the presence and condition of the battery. See “Status Indicator Panels” on page 22. Install a charged battery or a Power adapter.

The battery is low. Check the Status Indicator Panel to determine the presence and

condition of the battery. See “St atus Indicator Panels” on page 22. Use an AC adapter to operate until a battery is charged or install a charged battery.

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

Verify that your adapter is connected correctly. See “Power

Sources” on page 38.

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

Try a different Power adapter.

The power adapter has no power from the AC outlet, airplane seat jack, or cigarette lighter.

Move the AC cord to a different outlet, check for a line switch or tripped circuit breaker for the AC outlet. If you are using an auto/airline adapter in a car make sure the ignition switch is in the On or Accessories position.

Your LIFEBOOK notebook turns off all by itself.

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

Press any button on the keyboard, or move the mouse to restore operation. If that fails, push the Power/Suspend/Resume button. Check your power management settings, or close your applications and go to the Power Options Properties located in the Control Panel to adjust the timeout values to better suit your needs.

You have a battery  failure.

Verify the condition of the battery using the Status Indicator panel, and replace or remove a shorted battery. See “Status Indicator

Panels” on page 22.

Problem Possible Cause Possible Solutions

- Troubleshooting

Your LIFEBOOK notebook turns off all by itself. (continued)

Y our power adapter has failed or lost its power source.

Make sure the adapter is plugged in and the outlet has power.

You are operating on battery power and ignored a low battery alarm until the battery is at the dead battery state and the system has gone into Dead Battery Suspend mode.

Install a power adapter and then push the Power/Suspend/Resume button. See “Power Sources” on page 38.

Your LIFEBOOK notebook will not work on battery alone.

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. The battery is improp-

erly installed.

Verify that the battery is properly connected by re-installing it.

Your installed battery is faulty.

Verify the condition of the battery using the Status Indicator panel and replace or remove any shorted battery. See “Status Indicator

Panels” on page 22.

The battery seems to  discharge too quickly.

You are running an application that uses a lot of power due to frequent hard drive or optical drive access, or use of a Wireless device.

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

The power savings features may be disabled.

Check the Power Options menu settings and adjust according to your operating needs.

The brightness is turned all the way up.

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

Problem Possible Cause Possible Solutions

- Troubleshooting

The battery seems to  discharge too quickly. (continued)

The battery is very old. Replace the battery. The battery has been

exposed to high temperatures.

Replace the battery.

Shutdown and Startup Problems

The Suspend/Resume button does not work.

Suspend/Resume  button is disabled.

Select the “Choose what the power button does” option.

There may be application software conflict

Close all applications and try the button again.

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

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

Set the operating source by pressing the [ESC] key while the Fujitsu logo is on screen or use the [F2] key and enter the setup utility and adjust the source settings from the Boot menu. See

“BIOS Setup Utility” on page 43.

System is secured requiring a password to load your OS.

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 43.

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.

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

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

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

sages” on page 83.

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

BIOS setup changes were not saved when you exited setup utility.

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

The BIOS CMOS holdup battery has failed.

Contact your support representative for repairs. This is not a user serviceable part but has a normal life of 3 to 5 years.

Problem Possible Cause Possible Solutions

- Troubleshooting

Your system display won’t turn on when the system is turned on or has resumed.

You have installed the LIFEBOOK/Security Application panel.

Check the Status Indicator Panel for presence of the Security icon. If it is visible, enter your password See “Status Indicator Panels” on page 22.

Video Problems

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

The notebook is set for an external monitor only.

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.

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

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.

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

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)

The notebook turned on with a series of beeps and the built-in display is blank.

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

Contact your support representative.

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

The notebook has gone into Video timeout, Standby mode, or Saveto-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. See

“BIOS Setup Utility” on page 43.

Problem Possible Cause Possible Solutions

- Troubleshooting

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

Power management timeouts may be set for short intervals and you didn’t notice the display come on and go off.

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)

Your display won’t turn on when the system is turned on or when it has resumed.

The system may be password-protected.

Check the status indicator panel to verify that the Security icon is blinking. If it is blinking, enter your password.

The display does not close. A foreig n object, such

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

Remove all foreign objects from the keyboard.

The display has bright or dark spots.

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

This is normal; do nothing.

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

Display is faulty; contact your support representative.

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

You are running an application that doesn’t support the system’s native pixel resolution and display compression is enabled.

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.

The Display is dark when on battery power.

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

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

Problem Possible Cause Possible Solutions

- Troubleshooting

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

Y our external monitor is not properly installed.

Reinstall your device. See “Analog RGB Port” on page 69.

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

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

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

Y our external monitor is not compatible with your LIFEBOOK notebook.

See your monitor documentation and the External Monitor Support portions of the Specifications section. See “Specifications” on page 106.

Miscellaneous Problems

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

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

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

Problem Possible Cause Possible Solutions

- Troubleshooting

Power On Self Test Messages

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

nnnn Memory Cache Passed

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

*Extended Memory Failed at address line: xx

Extended memory not working or not configured properly . If you have installed a memory upgrade module, verify that it is properly installed. If it is properly installed, check your Windows Setup to be sure it is not using unavailable memory until you can contact your support representative.

nnnn Extended RAM Passed

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

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

The fixed disk is not working or not configured properly . This may mean that the hard drive type identified in your setup utility does not agree with the type detected by the Power On Self Test. Run the setup utility to check for the hard drive type settings and correct them if necessary. If the settings are OK and the message appears when you restart the system, there may be a serious fault which might cause you to lose data if you continue. Contact your support representative.

*Incorrect Drive A type – run SETUP

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

- Troubleshooting

*Incorrect Drive B type – run SETUP

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

*Invalid NVRAM Data

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

*Keyboard controller error

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

*Keyboard error

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

*Stuck Key

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

*Monitor type does not match CMOS – Run SETUP

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

*Operating system not found

Operating system cannot be located on either drive A: or drive C: Enter the setup utility and see if both the fixed disk, and drive A: are properly identified and that the boot sequence is set correctly. Unless you have changed your installation greatly , the operating system should be on drive C:. If the setup utility is correctly set, your hard drive may be corrupted.

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*Parity Check 1 nnnn

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

*Parity Check 2 nnnn

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

*Press <F1> to resume, <F2> to SETUP

Displayed after any recoverable error message. Press the [F1] key to continue the boot process or the [F2] key to enter Setup and change any settings.

*Previous boot incomplete – Default configuration used

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

*Real time clock error

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

*Shadow RAM Failed at offset: nnnn

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

nnnn Shadow RAM Passed

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

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*System battery is dead – Replace and run SETUP

The BIOS CMOS RAM memory hold up battery is dead. This is part of your BIOS and is a board mounted battery which requires a support representative to change. You can continue operating but you will have to use setup utility default values or reconfigure your setup utility every time you turn off your notebook. This battery has an expected life of 2 to 3 years.

System BIOS shadowed

System BIOS copied to shadow RAM.

*System CMOS checksum bad – Default Configuration Used

BIOS CMOS RAM has been corrupted or modified incorrectly, perhaps by an application program that changes data stored in BIOS memory. Run Setup and reconfigure the system.

*System RAM Failed at offset: nnnn

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

nnnn System Memory Passed

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

*System timer error

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

Video BIOS shadowed

Vi deo BIOS successfully copied to shadow RAM.

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Restoring Your System Image and Software

It is very important that you create DVD copies of your Factory Image before beginning to use your system. To do so, follow the instructions below in the “Saving Your Factory Image” section.

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.

Saving your Factory Image

When you purchased your 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.

• IN ORDER TO INSTALL APPLICATIONS AND DRIVERS, MAKE COPIES OF FACTORY AND SYSTEM IMAGES, AND BURN

DAR

S, APPLICATION MEDIA, AND BOOTABLE DISCS YOU MUST HAVE AN INTERNAL OR EXTERNALLY CONNECTED

WRITABLE DVD DRIVE.

• IT IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT THAT YOU COPY YOUR FACTORY IMAGE TO REMOVABLE MEDIA (E.G., DVD DISCS).

AILURE TO DO SO COULD RESULT IN AN INABILITY TO RESTORE THE IMAGE AT A FUTURE DATE.

• WE RECOMMEND THAT YOU USE DVD-R OR DVD+R DISCS FOR YOUR BACKUP, BUT SUPPORTED MEDIA* FOR

IMAGE BACKUPS INCLUDE

:

FOR FACTORY IMAGE, DAR, APPLICATION DATA, AND BOOTABLE DISC: DVD-R/+R. FOR USER-CREATED BACKUP IMAGE: DVD-R/+R, DVD-RW/+RW, DVD-DL. 



* D

EPENDING UPON YOUR OPTICAL DRIVE AND MEDIA FORMAT USED, SOME MEDIA TYPES MAY BE INCOMPATIBLE

FOR CREATING IMAGE BACKUPS.

UE TO CERTAIN LICENSING REQUIREMENTS, SOME THIRD-PARTY APPLICATIONS WILL NEED TO BE INSTALLED

SEPARATELY USING THE APPLICATION MEDIA BUNDLED WITH YOUR SYSTEM.

ClickMe!

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After you launch the ClickMe! utility when you first start up your system, you should make a copy of the Factory Image to DVD discs. You will need several blank discs (DVD-R or DVD+R discs are recommended) in order 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, DAR, and Discs

Using the [Manage/Change] button, you can create backup images of the Factory Image, DAR, Application Disc, or Bootable Disc.

1 Launch My Recovery from the desktop icon. 2 Select [Manage/Create] -> [Backup Images] 

The Backup Images menu displays a list from which you can choose which type of disc you want to burn: Bootable Disc, Drivers and Applications Restore Disc, Application Disc, or Recovery Disc.

3 Select Recovery Disc, then click [Mak e DVD] 4 Confirm that the # box has “2” (Note that in some cases the box may display a larger number for the factory

image, depending upon its size.)

5 The message “Recovery Disc #1. will be created. Enter your comments and number of media on the DVD”.

Click [YES] to burn the Factory Image.

6 While the copy is being made, a “Writing to the media” screen displays a progress bar. When the copy is

complete, a dialog will appear informing you of the successful completion of the backup.

SOME CONFIGURATIONS OF CERTAIN LIFEBOOK MODELS DO NOT HAVE APPLICATIONS LOADED ON THE HARD DRIVE;

RATHER, THEY ARE LOADED ON THE DAR DISC. PLEASE TAKE THAT INTO ACCOUNT WHEN READING THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURES.

IN THE FOLLOWING STEP, DO NOT USE THE SYSTEM UNTIL THE COPY IS COMPLETE.

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7 Repeat the process for the remaining three images on disc (Bootable Disc, Drivers and Applications Restore

Disc, and Application Disc). The number of images ava ilable may vary depending on your system model; some models do not have the applications loaded on the hard drive.

Recovering Your Factory Image

In the event you need to restore your original Factory Image, perform the following steps. Note that there may be some third-party applications that need to be installed from the application media bundled with your system.

In order to recover your Factory Image, perform the steps outlined in “Running Recovery and Utility from hard disk” on page 3.

Backing Up a System Image

User-Configured System Backups: On your desktop, there is a [MyRecovery] 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. Y ou 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 MyRecovery folder . You can also elect to save the image to an external hard drive.

1 Click the [MyRecovery] icon on your desktop. 2 Click the [Backup] button on the MyRecovery screen. 3 On the next screen that appears, you can enter up to 200 characters of information about the backup file. This

information will help you to identify the image at a later date.

4 Click the [OK] button and the system will reboot.

ALL USER-CREATED DATA WILL BE DELETED FROM YOUR SYSTEM WHEN THE FACTORY IMAGE IS RESTORED.

My Recovery

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5 After rebooting, the “Creating of the backup image” window appears, in which you can either click [Create the

image on D drive] or [Select the drive] if you want to save to an external hard disk drive.

6 An image appears showing you graphically how the image will be stored. Click the [Next] button. 7 Click [Execute] to start the backup.

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Managing Your Backup Images

With the MyRecovery tool you can also make copies of backup images, archive them on DVD, or delete them from your hard drive.

1 To begin, click the [MyRecovery] icon on your desktop. 2 Click the [Manage/Create] button in the MyRecovery window. 3 When the MyRecovery Manager window appears, click [Manage Backup Images]. 4 In the next window, a list of your backup images appears . Below the list are three buttons allowing you to [Make

DVD], [Copy], or [Delete] your backup images.

5 Select an image title from the list, then click the action button you would like to perform. 6 Note that you need to have an external disk drive connected for the [Cop y] button to be enabled. If you ele ct to

copy the image, you will be prompted to enter the destination. If you are ready to copy, click [OK] to proceed. A progress screen appears while the backup copy is being made.

7 Note that if you copy an image to an external hard drive, both the original and the copy will appear in the [Backup

Images] window with identical names, dates, and file sizes, but with the dif ferent drive letter to distingu ish them. Before you select [Make DVD], be sure you have a recordabl e DVD drive connected and blank DVDs av ailable.

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 T ools 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 disc.

Determining whether Recovery and Utility is pre-loaded

1 Turn on or reboot your system. When the Fujitsu logo appears, press [F12] key.

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2 From 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.

3 You can also use the SecureCore menu to determine whether the utility is pre-loaded by powering on your

system then pressing the [Enter] key when the Fujitsu logo appears on the screen. The SecureCore Menu will appear and the Recovery and Utility option will appear in the menu.

Running Recovery and Utility from hard disk

1 Turn on or reboot your system. When the Fujitsu logo appears, press [F12] key. 2 Cursor down to <Recovery and Utility> and press the [Enter] key. 3 While the files are being loaded from the disc, a progress bar will appear at the bottom of the screen. 4 When the System Recovery Options dialog opens, select a new keyboard layout, if necessary, then click [Next]. 5 When the Operating System dialog appears, select “Use recovery tools...”, then click [Next]. 6 If necessary, enter your password, then click [OK]. 7 When System Recovery Options window appears, click on Recovery and Utility. 8 The Recovery and Utility screen appears on the screen with three tabs: Diagnostics, Recovery and Utility.

Please note that Diagnostics tab is not supported on ce rt ain LifeBook/S tylistic models when running Recovery and Utility from the hard disk. In order to restore the operating system, please use the middle icon “Restoring the Factory Image (only C:\drive)” under the Recovery tab.

Running Recovery and Utility from the Bootable disc

To verify/change boot-up priority (rather than booting-up from a hard drive or external floppy drive), perform the following steps:

1 Power on your system. When the Fujitsu logo appears on the screen. press the [Enter] key or click on the left

mouse or touchpad button; the SecureCore™ Menu will appear.

2 Select the Boot Menu from the SecureCore Menu.

THE BOOTABLE DISC CAN ONLY BE USED WITH THE SYSTEM WITH WHICH IT WAS PURCHASED.

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3 Highlight the CD/DVD option. 4 Insert the bootable disc into the drive tray. 5 Click [OK]. While the files are being loaded from the disc, a progress bar will appear at the bottom of the screen. 6 When the System Recovery Options dialog opens, select a new keyboard layout, if necessary, then click [Next]. 7 When the Operating System dialog appears, click [Next]. 8 If necessary, enter your password, then click [OK]. 9 When System Recovery Options window appears, click on Recovery and Utility. 10 When the Recovery and Utility screen appears, three tabs will be present: Diagnostics, Recovery, and Utility.

Recovery and Utility tabs

Diagnostics tab: The Diagnostics tool is designed for use by IT professionals. It is not likely you will need to use this tool. When you select devices from the Diagnosis window then click [Execute], several tests are performed on the selected components.

Recovery tab: The Recovery tab contains three tools: Recovering User-Configured System Backups, Restoring the Factory Image (only C: drive), and Restoring the Factory Image (full hard drive recovery). You can use these tools to restore the Factory Image from the hidden partition, restore backup image(s) you created or images stored on DVD discs, and perform a full hard drive recovery . Refer to instructions above for details on how to create Factory Image Recovery DVDs, user backup DVDs and system image backup.

Utility tab: The Utility tab contains three tools: Hard Disk Data Delete, Restore Recovery and Utility , and Windows Complete PC Restore.

• 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.

• Restore Recovery and Utility allows you to restore the first hidden partition.

• Windows Complete PC Restore utility allows you to restore an image created with Windows

Backup and Restore Center. Windows Complete PC Restore will overwrite the data on your hard disk drive.

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Recovering your Factory Image using Recovery and Utility (for new hard drive or nonbootable hard drive)

If you have installed a new hard drive or your hard drive is not bootable, perform the following steps. Note that first you will need to create new partitions on the hard drive, then restore the Factory Image:

1 Power on your system. When the Fujitsu logo appears on the screen. press the [Enter] key or click on the left

mouse or touchpad button; the SecureCore™ Menu will appear.

2 Select the Boot Menu from the SecureCore Menu. 3 Highlight the CD/DVD option. 4 Insert the bootable disc in your DVD drive, then click [OK]. 5 When System Recovery Options window appears, click on <Recovery and Utility>. 6 When the System Recovery Options dialog opens, select a new keyboard layout, if necessary, then click [Next]. 7 When the Operating System dialog appears, click [Next]. 8 If necessary, enter your password, then click [OK]. 9 When System Recovery Options window appears, click on <Recovery and Utility>. 10 Click the Recovery tab in the Recovery and Utility window, then click <Restoring the Factory Image (full hard

drive recovery> icon.

11 Click [Execute]. 12 Read the precautions, then select “I Agree”. 13 Click [Next], then click [Next] to start the recovery process. 14 “1. Recovery Disc Check” will be in bold and the rest will be grayed out. Follow the instructions and “Insert the

Recovery Disc #1”. In some cases, you may prompted to “Insert the Recovery Disc #2”, depending upon the size of the Recovery Image

15 Click [Next] to begin the check. Click [Next] again when the check is complete. 16 “2. Initializing hard disk drive” will be in bold with the message “Please insert the Bootable Disc into your optical

drive”. Insert the bootable disc. Click [Next] to proceed. A dialog box appears, with a checking disc message.

17 “Warning All DA T A on the Hard Disk will be completely erased!!!” will appear . Select [OK]. The partition creation

process will begin.

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