Fujitsu LifeBook A6010 User's Guide

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

(1) This device may not be allowed to cause

harmful interference.

(2) This device must accept any interference

received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

according to FCC Part 15

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1. Read these instructions carefully. Sav e these instructions for future reference.

2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.

3. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

4. Do not use this product near water.

5. Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand or table. The product may f all, causing serious damage to the product.

6. Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or bottom are provided for ventilation; to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, these openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface. This product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register or in a built-in installation unless proper ventilation is provided.

7. This product should be operated from the type of power indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power available, consult y our dealer or local pow er company.

8. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this product where persons will walk on the cord.

9. If an extension cord is used with this product, make sure that the total ampere rating of the equipment plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere rating. Also, make sure that the total rating of all products plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed 15 amperes.

10. Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.

11. Do not attempt to service this product yourself, as opening or removing cov ers may expose you to dangerous voltage points or other risks. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

12. Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:

a. When the power cord or plug is damaged

or frayed. b. If liquid has been spilled into the product. c. If the product has been exposed to rain or

water. d. If the product does not operate normally

when the operating instructions are followed.

Adjust only those controls that are covered

by the operating instructions since improper

adjustment of other controls may result in

damage and will often require extensive

work by a qualified technician to restore the

product to normal condition. e. If the product has been dropped or the

cabinet has been damaged. f. If the product exhibits a distinct change in

performance, indicating a need for service.

13. CAUTION: When replacing the battery , be

sure to install it with the polarities in the correct position. There is a danger of explosion if the battery is replaced with an incorrect type or is mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble or dispose of in fire. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of the used battery according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

14. Use only the proper type of power supply cord set (provided in your accessories box) for this unit. It should be a detachable type: UL listed/CSA certified, BS1363, ASTA, SS145 certified, rated 10A 250V minimum, VDE approved or its equivalent. Maximum length is 15 feet (4.6 meters).

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Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Fujitsu could void this

user’s authority to operate the equipment.

FCC NOTICES

Notice to Users of Radios and Television

These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the

equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet that is on a different circuit than the receiver.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help.

Shielded interconnect cables must be employed with this equipment to ensure compliance with the pertinent RF emission limits governing this device.

Notice to Users of the US T elephone Netw ork

Your LifeBook notebook may be supplied with an internal modem which complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules. On this notebook is a label that contains the FCC Registration Number and the Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for this

equipment among other information. If requested, the user must provide their telephone company with the following information:

1. The telephone number to which the notebook is connected.

2. The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for this equipment.

3. That the equipment requires a standard modular jack type USOC RJ-11C which is FCC Part 68 compliant.

4. The FCC Registration Number.

This equipment is designed to be connected to the telephone network or premises wiring using a standard modular jack type USOC RJ-11C which is FCC Part 68 compliant and a line cord between the modem and the telephone network with a minimum of 26AWG.

The REN is used to determine the number of devices that you may connect to y our telephone line and still have all of those devices ring when your number is called. Too man y de vices on one line may result in failure to ring in response to an incoming call. In most, but not all, areas the sum of the RENs of all of the devices should not exceed five (5). To be certain of the number of devices you may connect to your line, as determined by the RENs, contact your local telephone company.

If this equipment causes harm to the telephone network, your telephone company may discontinue your service temporarily . If possib le, they will notify you in advance. If advance notice is not practical they will notify you as soon as possible. You will also be advised of y our right to file a complaint with the FCC.

This fax modem also complies with fax branding requirements per FCC Part 68.

Your telephone company will probably ask you to disconnect this equipment from the telephone network until the problem is corrected and you are sure that the equipment is not malfunctioning.

This equipment may not be used on coinoperated telephones provided by your telephone company. Connection to party lines is subject to state tariffs. Contact your state’s public utility commission, public service commission or corporation commission for more information.

This equipment includes automatic dialing capability . When programming and/or making test calls to emergency numbers:

• Remain on the line and br iefly explain to the dispatcher the reason for the call.

• Perform such activities in off-peak hours, such as early morning or late evening.

FCC rules prohibit the use of non-hearing aid compatible telephones in the following locations or applications:

• All public or semipublic coin-operated or credit card telephones.

• Elevators, highways, tunnels (automobile, subway , railroad or pedestrian) where a person with impaired hearing might be isolated in an emergency.

• Places where telephones are specifically installed to alert emergency authorities such as fire, police or medical assistance personnel.

• Hospital rooms, residential health care facilities, convalescent homes and prisons.

• Workstations for the hearing impaired.

• Hotel, motel or apartment lobbies.

• Stores where telephones are used by patrons

to order merchandise.

• Public transportation terminals where telephones are used to call taxis or to reserve lodging or rental cars.

• In hotel and motel rooms as at least ten percent of the rooms must contain hearing aid compatible telephones or jacks for plug-in hearing aid compatible telephones which will be provided to hearing impaired customers on request.

For safety, users should ensure that the electrical ground of the power utility , the telephone lines and the metallic water pipes are connected together. Users should NOT attempt to make such connections themselves but should contact the appropriate electric inspection authority or electrician. This may be particularly important in rural areas.

UL Notice

This unit requires an AC adapter to operate. Use only UL Listed Class 2 adapter, output rating 19VDC, 4.22A. Ref er to the illustration below f or the correct AC Adapter output polarity:

For Authorized Repair Technicians Only

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

Danger of explosion if Lithium (CMOS) 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.

To reduce the risk of fire, use only #26 AWG or larger telecommunications line cord.

Proper Disposal of Battery

Under federal, state or local law , it ma y be illegal to dispose of batteries by putting them in the rubbish bins or trash cans. Please take care of our environment and dispose of batteries properly. Check with your local government authority for details regarding recycling or disposing of unwanted batteries.

NOTE ON USE REQUIRED HIGH SAFETY

This product is designed and manufactured for general use, including general office use, personal use, household use and ordinary industrial use.

This product is not designed for or intended for use under dangerous (fatal) conditions, unless extreme safety precautions are implemented.

Do not use this product without implementing high-level safety precautions.

Failure to follow this warning may result in death, personal injury, se vere physical damage or other loss, if used in or near any or more of the following:

• nuclear reaction control system in a nuclear facility

• automatic flight control system in an airplane or other flight control system

• mass transport control system

• medical instruments for life support system

• missile launching control for weapon system

NOTE ON BACKUP DATA

Please make a backup of the Operating System, any software programs, and created files (and update regularly).

If you send this product to Fujitsu, or any of its affiliates, suppliers, service providers or resellers for repair, Fujitsu does not guarantee the data integrity. It is your responsibility to back data up beforehand.

Fujitsu does not assume any obligation for compensation for damages, data integrity, or restoration, etc., if your data is lost for any reason, except as written in the warranty.

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AUSTRALIAN W ARNINGS WARNING

FOR SAFETY REASONS, ONLY CONNECT EQUIPMENT WITH A TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMPLIANCE LABEL. THIS INCLUDES CUSTOMER EQUIPMENT PREVIOUSLY LABELLED PERMITTED OR CERTIFIED.

Connection of Non Certified/Approved peripherals may result in the equipment operating outside the Australian EMI Standards.

Modems connected to the Australian telecommunications network must be operated in accordance with the Labelling Notice. This modem has been specifically configured to ensure compliance with the ACA Standards. Do not adjust your modem or software outside the values indicated below. To do so would result in your modem being operated in a non-compliant manner.

Call Attempts/Retries:

Applications software shall be configured so that no more than 3 attempts are made to establish a connection to a given number (Note: if the modem can detect service tones, up to 10 attempts can be made). If the call sequence is unsuccessful, there shall be a delay of at least 30 minutes before attempting to call the number again.

Failure to set the modem and any application software used with the modem, to the values shown above will result in the modem being operated in a non-compliant manner. Consequently, this would be in violation of the Labelling Notice for this equipment and the Telecommunications Act 1997 prescribes penalties for the connection of non-compliant equipment.

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NEW ZEALAND WARNINGS

The grant of a Telepermit for any item of terminal equipment indicates only that Telecom has accepted that the item complies with minimum conditions for connection to its network. It indicates no endorsement of the product by T elecom, nor does it provide any sort of warranty . Above all, it provides no assurance that any item will work correctly in all respects with another item of Telepermitted equipment of a different make or model, nor does it imply that any product is compatible with all of Telecom’s network services.

This equipment is not capable under all operating conditions of correct operation at the higher speeds for which it is designed. 56 KBPS connections are likely to be restricted to lower bit rates when connected to some PSTN implementations. Telecom will accept no responsibility should difficulties arise in such circumstances.

Immediately disconnect this equipment should it become physically damaged, and arrange for its disposal or repair.

This equipment shall not be used in any manner, which could constitute a nuisance to other Telecom customers.

This equipment shall not be set to make automatic calls to the Telecom “111” Emergency Service.

This device is equipped with pulse dialing while the New Zealand standard is DTMF tone dialing. There is no guarantee that Telecom lines will always continue to support pulse dialing. It is strongly recommended that pulse dialing is not used.

Some parameters required for compliance with Telecom’s Telepermit requirements are dependent on the equipment (PC) associated with this device. The associated equipment shall be set to operate within the following limits for compliance with Telecom’s Specifications:

For repeat calls to the same number.

There shall be no more than 10 call attempts to the same number within any 30 minute period for any single manual call initiation and the equipment shall go on-hook for a period of not less than 30 seconds between the end of one attempt and the beginning of the next attempt.

For Automatic calls to different numbers.

The equipment shall go on-hook for a period of not less than 5 seconds between the end of one attempt and the beginning of the next attempt.

For Automatically answered Incoming Calls.

Incoming calls shall be answered between 3 and 30 seconds from the start of the ringing.

For correct operation, the total of the RNs of all devices connected to a single line at anytime should not exceed 5. The RN of this Equipment is 0.5.

WARNING:

CONNECTION OF NON CERTIFIED/ APPROVED PERIPHERALS MAY RESULT IN THE EQUIPMENT OPERA TING OUTSIDE THE NEW ZEALAND EMI STANDARDS.

NOTE: Modem setting in Windows

A. If you are located in Australia

1. Click Start select Control panel select "Phone and Modem Options".

2. Double click New Location.

3. Choose "Australia" in Country/region pull down menu bar.

4. Select Phone system as "Tone Dialing".

5. Click OK and Apply.

B. If you are located in New Zealand

1. Click start select Control panel select "Phone and Modem Options".

2. Double click New Location.

3. Choose "New Zealand" in Country/region pull down menu bar.

4. Select Phone system as "Tone Dialing".

5. Click OK and Apply.

NOTE:

The screens and illustrations shown in this examples may slightly vary depending on the operating environment that you have installed.

Table of Contents

NAMES OF THE PARTS

AND THEIR FUNCTIONS ............. 1

Front features of the notebook .....................1

Exterior features: Side view.......................... 3

Exterior features: Bottom view

of the notebook .......................................5

Exterior features: Front view

of the notebook .......................................6

Exterior features: Rear view of notebook .....7

STATUS INDICATOR LED................. 8

Num Lock Indicator ......................................8

Caps Lock Key .............................................8

Scroll Lock Indicator..................................... 8

Battery Charging Indicator ...........................8

Battery Level Indicators................................8

Disk Drive Access Indicator .........................8

RUNNING THE NOTEBOOK

ON ITS BATTERY ......................... 9

Recharging the battery................................. 9

Running the notebook on its battery ............10

Checking the power level of the battery .......10

Low battery condition ...................................11

USING FINGERPRINT

AUTHENTICATION............................ 12

Characteristics of fingerprint

authentication ......................................... 12

Configuration of registration information ......13

on homepages ........................................13

Log into homepages using fingerprint

authentication ......................................... 16

Change registration information ...................17

Save/Read registration information.............. 20

Setup window............................................... 23

SHOCK SENSOR UTILITY ............... 26

POWER SOURCES........................... 28

Connecting the Power Adapter ....................28

Power On .....................................................29

Power Off .....................................................29

CHANGING THE INTERNAL

BATTERY PACK ........................... 30

ADDING MEMORY MODULE ........... 31

Where to install memory module ................. 31

Preparing necessary items .......................... 31

Installing memory module ............................ 31

Checking the memory capacity ....................33

Changing memory module ...........................33

TROUBLESHOOTING....................... 35

Identifying the Problem ................................35

Specific Problems ........................................35

T roub leshooting Table .................................. 36

NOTE:

A copy of LifeBook User's Manual is located on your Microsoft Windows Desktop and Software Drivers CD. You can use this LifeBook User's Manual to find out more information about the functions and features of your notebook.

Getting to Know Your LifeBook

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NAMES OF THE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS

Front features of the notebook

1. LCD Panel

The display screen of the notebook.

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The phenomena described below are characteristics of LCD panels and do not indicate that LCD panels are defective.

• The TFT color LCD screen of your notebook, composes of more than 2,350,000 picture elements (number of dots when the screen resolution is set at 1024 by 768 pixels). It was manufactured using advanced technologies. F or technical reasons, LCD screen may have pix els that do not light and pixels that are always lit.

• LCD panels may display slight varying colors and uneven density.

2. LifeBook Application Panel

The LifeBook application panel provides onetouch application launch capability.

3. Status Indicator LED

This indicator displays operating status symbols that correspond to specific components of your notebook.

4. Power and Suspend/Resume Button

This button allows you to power on or off the notebook. You can use also this button to suspend notebook activity without turning off the power to it and to resume the notebook from suspend mode.

5. Spill Resistant Keyboard

A full-function keyboard with dedicated Windows keys.

Spill resistant keyboard does not imply the keyboard is water-proof. If liquid is spilled onto the keyboard, power off your notebook immediately and turn the notebook upside down to drain off the liquid.

6. Touch Pad with scroll buttons

It allows you to control the display cursor (mouse pointer). The Scroll Buttons allow you to scroll up and down a document.

Some applications may not allow you to scroll up and down a document using the scroll button.

7. Status Indicator LED

This indicator displays operating status symbols that correspond to specific components of your notebook.

8. Fingerprint Sensor or Scroll Buttons

Your notebook may be equipped with either Fingerprint Sensor or Scroll Buttons. The Fingerprint Sensor provides an alternative way for Windows logon authentication as well as software application and web sites logon authentications. Please refer to the section on “Using Fingerprint Authentication” for more details. The Fingerprint Sensor also allows you to scroll up and down a document by sweeping y our finger up or down the sensor. The Scroll Buttons allow you to scroll up and down a document.

Some applications may not allow you to scroll up and down a document.

Getting to Know Your LifeBook

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Exterior features: Side view

 Right view of the notebook

1. ExpressCard™ and PC Card Eject Buttons

You press these buttons to eject the ExpressCard™ module and PC card installed in the card slots.

2. ExpressCard™ Slot

It allows you to connect ExpressCard™ module. There are two sizes of ExpressCard™ module. One is 34mm wide (ExpressCard™/

34) and the other is 54mm wide (ExpressCard™/54). This LifeBook can support both sizes of ExpressCard™ accessory.

NOTE:

ExpressCard™ Compliance ID: EC100096 (A6016). ExpressCard™ Compliance ID: EC100097 (A3110).

3. PC Card

It allows you to install an optional PC Card.

4. SD/MS/xD Card Slot

The Memory Stick/SD card slot allows you to install a flash memory card for data storage. This architecture allows you to transfer data from a variety of different digital devices, such as SD card, xD card and Memory Stick.

5. USB 2.0 Port

The USB 2.0 port allows you to connect Universal Serial Bus devices. USB 2.0 devices transfer data at up to 480Mbps and is backward compatible with USB 1.1 devices, which transf er data at up to 12Mbps.

6. IEEE 1394 Port

You can use this port to connect to a multimedia device with an IEEE 1394 port such as a digital video camera.

7. DC-IN Jack

You plug in the supplied AC adapter into this port to power your notebook and charge the battery.

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 Left view of the notebook

1. Multi-Purpose Bay

Y our notebook comes with an internal optical disk drive, which may vary between countries. Please check with your local distributor for actual configuration.

Exterior features: Bottom view of the notebook

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1. Expansion RAM Module Slot

The location of the expansion memory slot.

Getting to Know Your LifeBook

2. Internal Battery Pack Bay

The location of the internal battery pack.

3. Battery Release Latch

Slide and hold this latch before sliding the Battery Bay Lock Latch to unlock the battery .

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Exterior features: Front view of the notebook

1. Wireless LAN/ Bluetooth* ON/OFF Switch

The switch allows you to turn on and off the Wireless LAN/ Bluetooth communications. Slide the switch to the right to turn it on, or slide the switch to the left to turn it off. Remember to off this switch where the use of electronic devices is restricted, for example, in hospitals and on airplanes. T urn off this switch if you intend to carry your notebook around. If you set your notebook in standby mode with this switch on, the notebook may resume operation unexpectedly when it is carried around. This may damage the hard disk.

* For model with Bluetooth.

2. HDA-In

It allows jack sensing of the following audio input devices.

• Microphone

It allows you to connect a Ø3.5mm mono or stereo microphone to it.

• Line-in

It allows you to connect an external audio source to it e.g. an external CD player or a MP3 player.

3. HDA-Out

It allows jack sensing of the following audio output devices.

• Headphone

It allows you to connect a Ø3.5mm headphone to it. There are commercially available headphones with different types of connector. Please check the compatibility of these headphones before purchase.

• Line-out

It allows you to connect an external audio device e.g a pair of stereo speakers to it.

If this LifeBook come with an optical drive that can read DVD titles , then this

drive is pre-set at factory to read DVD titles with region codes for specific Asia Pacific markets (e.g. code 3 for Asian, code 4 for Australia, code 6 for China).

The first time you play a D VD title with a region code different from that of the

DVD optical drive - the region code set at factory, you will be prompted to change the region code of the DVD optical drive. The region code of a DVD optical drive can be changed up to 4 times, after which it will be locked so that the DVD optical drive can only pla y D VD titles of the final region code set.

Do not leave this bay vacant. This may cause unexpected system failure.

4. Built-in Wireless LAN

The location of the dual Wireless LAN antenna.

Getting to Know Your LifeBook

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Exterior features: Rear vie w of the notebook

1. Anti-theft Lock Slot

It allows you to attach an optional physical lock down device.

2. USB 2.0 Ports

The USB 2.0 ports allow you to connect Universal Serial Bus devices. USB 2.0 devices transfer data at up to 480Mbps and is backward compatible with USB 1.1 devices, which transf er data at up to 12Mbps.

3. Modem (RJ-11) Port

It allows you to connect your notebook internal modem to a phone line socket using a supplied RJ-11 cable.

4. Video Output (S-Video) Terminal

You can use this port to connect to a TV with S-video port for high quality video output using an optional S-video cable.

5. External VGA Port

The external V GA port allows you to connect an external display or CRT monitor.

6. LAN (RJ-45) Port

This port allows you to connect to a LAN (local area network) using an optional LAN cable. The port is compatible with 1000/100/ 10 Base-T networks.

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