Fujitsu LifeBook E7010x User's Guide

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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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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1. Read these instructions carefully. Save 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 fall, 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 builtin 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 your dealer or local power company.

8. This product is equipped with a 3-wire grounding-type plug, a plug having a third (grounding) pin. This will only plug into a grounding-type power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the purpose of the grounding-type plug.

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

10. 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.

11. 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.

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

13. 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 tech-

nician 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.

14. CAUTION. When replacing the battery , be sure to install it with the polarities in the correct posi-

tion. There is a danger of explosion if the battery is replaced with an incorrect type or is mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemb le or dispose of in fire. Replace only with the same or equiv alent type recommeded by the manufacturer . Dispose of the used battery accor ding to the manufacturer’s instructions.

15. 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).

High Safety Required Use

This Product is designed, developed and manufactured as contemplated for general use, including without limitation, general office use, personal use, household use and ordinary industrial use, but is not designed,developed and manufactured as contemplated for use accompanying fatal risks or dangers that, unless extremely high safety is secured, could lead directly to death, personal injury,severe physical damage or other loss (hereinafter ‘High Safety Required Use’), including without limitation, nuclear power reactioncore control in nuclear atomic facility, airplane automatic aircraft flight control, air traffic control, operation control in mass transport control system,medical instrument for life support system, missile launching control in weapon system. You shall not use this Product without securing the sufficient safety required for the High Safety Required Use.

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Data Storage Media

and Customer Responsibilities

The only effective protection for the data stored in a computer, such as on a hard disk, is for you, Purchaser to regularly back up the data. Fujitsu and its affiliates, suppliers, service providers and resellers shall not be responsible for any software programs, data or other information stored or used on any media or part of any Product returned to Fujitsu or its service providers for Warranty Service or other repair, including but not limited to the costs of recovering such programs, data or other information. It is solely your responsibility as the Purchaser to back up any software programs, data, or information stored on any storage media or any part of a Product returned for Warranty Service or repair to the designated service centers.

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.

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 Telecom, 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 operating

outside the New Zealand EMI Standards.

Note: Modem setting in Windows 98 / Windows Me

The default modem setting in Windows 98 / Windows Me operating system is United States of America. If you are residing in Australia or New Zealand, please choose the appropriate country where you are located.

Dial type must be set to Tone Dialing if you are either in Australia or New Zealand.

Please see below instruction for quick modem setup.

A. If you are located in Australia

1. Go to Control panel, select modem icon.

2. Choose Australia in “What country/region are you in now?”

3. Select Phone system as “Tone Dialing”

4. Close

B. If you are located in New Zealand

1. Go to Control panel, select modem icon.

2. Choose New Zealand in “What country/ region are you in now?”

3. Select Phone system as “Tone Dialing”

4. Close

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Note: Modem setting in Windows XP

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.

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NOTATION IN THIS DOCUMENT

Warnings

This manual uses a variety of icons as visual marks so that you can use this computer safely and correctly and avoid damage and danger to yourself and to others. These icons and their meanings are as follows. Please learn these icons before reading this manual. Learning these icons will be useful for understanding this manual.

Icon Meaning

WARNING CAUTION

The symbols below are used together with the icons above to indicate what type of danger or damage is involved.

Symbol Meaning

Incorrect handling or ignoring this warning can cause a dangerous situation that could result in death or severe injury.

Incorrect handling or ignoring this warning can cause a dangerous situation that could result in moderate or minor injury or could result in equipment damage.

The symbol indicates a w arning or caution. The symbol inside the indicates the concrete nature of the warning. (The example on the left is a caution for electric shock.)

The circle and slash indicates prohibited behavior. The symbol inside the circle indicates the concrete nature of the prohibition. (The example on the left indicates that disassembly is prohibited.)

The indicates instructions that must be followed. The symbol inside indicates the concrete nature of those instructions. (The example on the left tells you to unplug the power plug from the socket.)

Key notation and operation methods

Explanations of key operations do not show all the characters on the keyboard. Instead they indicate just the keys necessary to the explanation as follows. Examples: [Ctrl] key, [Enter] key, [ → ] key When multiple keys are to be pressed at the same time, this is indicated by connecting them with [+]. Examples: [Ctrl] + [F3] keys; [Shift] + [ ↑ ] key

Screen examples

The screens shown in this manual are examples. Please understand that the file names and screens you use may be different.

Notation in text

Here is what symbols in text mean.

Symbol Meaning

Critical Points

Indicates a point necessary for correctly operating the hardware or software.

Gives the meaning and brief explaination of a term.

Column

→ Indicates the page to see elsewhere in this manual.

Command input (key input)

Within the text of this manual, command input (giving commands to the computer by pressing keys) is indicated as follows.

Example:

In the position indicated in the example above by the ↑, the space left between the characters indicates that a space needs to be left in the entry by pressing the space bar (the long key with nothing written on it at the center of the front of the keyboard). Commands are written in this manual as lowercase latin letters, but uppercase letters may be used.

Product names

The following product names are abbreviated as follows in this manual.

“Microsoft® Windows XP® operating system” is written as “Windows XP”. “Microsoft® Windows® 2000 operating system” is written as “Windows 2000”. “Microsoft® Millennium® Edition operating system” is written as “Windows Me”. “Microsoft® Windows® 98 operating system” is written as “Windows 98”. “Microsoft® MS-DOS® operating system Version 6.2/V” is written as “MS-DOS”. “Microsoft® Windows® operating system Version 3.1” is written as “Windows 3.1”. “Microsoft® Windows NT® Server network operating system Version 3.5” and “Microsoft® Windows NT® Workstation operating system Version 3.5” are both written as “Windows NT 3.5”. “Microsoft® Windows NT® Server network operating system Version 3.51” and “Microsoft® Windows NT® Workstation and NT Server Version 4.0” are both written as “Windows NT 4.0”. “Windows NT 3.51” and “Windows NT 4.0” are both written as Windows NT. “Fujitsu LifeBook” is written as “this computer” or “the computer main unit”.

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Configuration of this Manual

SECTION 1

This section explains basic operations and basic items for using this computer, including the names of the parts and their functions, Flat Point Operations and battery operation.

SECTION 2

This section explains installation of options for this computer.

SECTION 3

This section explains what to do when trouble occurs with this computer and when messages are displayed. Read this section as the necessity arises.

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SECTION 2

SECTION 3

CONTENTS

SECTION 1

1. Names of the Parts and their Functions .............................2

2. Status LCDs.........................................................................12

SECTION 2

1. Before Installing Peripheral Equipment ............................16

2. Battery ..................................................................................18

3. PC Cards ..............................................................................25

4. Memory.................................................................................29

5. Mobile Multi-Bay ..................................................................33

6. About the Integrated Wireless Lan

Front of Computer ............................................................................... 2

Right Side of Computer ....................................................................... 5

Left Side of Computer ......................................................................... 6

Rear Panel........................................................................................... 8

Bottom of Computer .......................................................................... 10

Port Replicator ................................................................................... 11

Peripheral Equipment That Can Be Used.......................................... 16

Cautions for Handling ........................................................................ 17

Charging the Battery ......................................................................... 18

Running This Computer on the Battery ............................................. 19

Checking the Remaining Battery Capacity ........................................ 20

Low Battery State .............................................................................. 21

Cautions for Handling ........................................................................ 22

Replacing the Battery Pack ............................................................... 23

Cautions on Handling ........................................................................ 25

Loading PC Cards ............................................................................. 25

Removing PC Cards .......................................................................... 26

Installing/Removing Memory ............................................................. 29

Cautions on Handling ........................................................................ 33

Replacing a Mobile Multi-Bay Unit..................................................... 34

(For selected model) ...........................................................36

Before Using This Device .................................................................. 36

Wireless Lan Modes ..........................................................................36

Connecting Windows® 98/2000 Systems..........................37

Workflow ............................................................................................ 37

Setting Parameters............................................................................ 37

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Network Connection: Windows 98 .....................................40

Network Settings ............................................................................... 40

Network Connection: Windows 2000 ................................................. 44

Sharing .............................................................................................. 46

Checking the Connection .................................................................. 48

Connecting Windows XP Systems.....................................49

Workflow ............................................................................................ 49

Setting Parameters............................................................................ 49

Network Connection .......................................................................... 50

Sharing .............................................................................................. 52

Checking the Connection .................................................................. 54

Troubleshooting ..................................................................55

If a Second LAN Device is Installed...................................61

About IP Addresses ............................................................62

Specifications ......................................................................63

Glossary ...............................................................................64

7. Numeric Keypad ..................................................................66

Connection ........................................................................................ 66

8. Printers .................................................................................67

Connection ........................................................................................ 67

9. External Displays ................................................................69

Connections ...................................................................................... 69

10.Pointing Devices..................................................................71

Touch Pad .......................................................................................... 71

Touch Pad Usage .............................................................................. 71

Mouse Usage .................................................................................... 74

PS/2 Mouse ....................................................................................... 76

USB Mouse ....................................................................................... 76

11.Keyboard..............................................................................78

Numeric Keypad Mode ......................................................................78

Function Keys.................................................................................... 79

12.CDs .......................................................................................81

Cautions on Handling ........................................................................ 81

Loading/Removing CDs .................................................................... 82

13.Diskettes ..............................................................................84

Cautions for Handling ........................................................................ 84

Loading/Removing Diskettes............................................................. 84

14. Caring for the Hardware .....................................................86

Caring for the Computer .................................................................... 86

Caring for the Floppy Disk Drive........................................................ 86

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SECTION 3

1. Security ................................................................................88

Security Button .................................................................................. 88

2. LifeBook Security/Application Panel.................................89

Setting up your LifeBook Security Panel ........................................... 89

Passwords ......................................................................................... 89

Operating your LifeBook Security/Application Panel ......................... 90

Precautions ....................................................................................... 91

Uninstalling the Security Panel Application Software ........................ 91

Configuring your LifeBook Application Panel .................................... 93

Configure your E-mail Account Settings ............................................ 96

Desktop Control Panel..................................................................... 101

3. When This Happens ..........................................................103

4. Care and Maintenance ......................................................107

5. Glossary.............................................................................112

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This chapter gives the names of the parts and their functions.

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Names of the Parts and their Functions

Front of Computer

1. Latch

This latch locks so that the LCD display does not open accidentally. To open the LCD display, slide the latch to the right to unlock it.

2. LCD display

This is the display screen for this computer.

Critical Point

Characteristics of the LCD display Please understand that the following performance is characteristic of the LCD display and

does not indicate a problem with the display.

• This computer’s TFT color LCD display uses high-level technology and comprises over

2.35 million pixels (dots) (for a resolution of 1024 x 768). Therefore, there may be a few dots that never light up or never go out.

• Due to the manufacturing process, there may be some difference in the colors among different units of this model and temperature change may result in a certain unevenness of the color on a single computer’s screen.

3. Closed Cover Switch

This switch puts the computer on standby and makes it resume and switches the LCD display backlight Off/On when the cover is closed/opened.

4. Status display LCD

Shows the status of this computer.

5. LifeBook Security/Application Panel

The LifeBook Security/Application Panel provide hardware security and one-touch application launch capability.

6. Infrared Mouse Receiver

This IR Mouse Receiver allows you to use a Fujitsu IR mouse.

7. Power button

This button switches On the power for this computer and puts the computer on standby and makes it resume.

8. Keyboard

The keyboard is used to input text and give commands to the computer.

9. Touch pad

Serves as the mouse. When you install the “Alps Pointing Device Driver” that comes with this computer, you can install the center scroll button. When you press the center scroll button, the screen scrolls up/down.

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Critical Point

You can not scroll with this scroll button in some applications.

10. Speakers

Outputs the sound for this computer.

CAUTION

HEARING LOSS

Turn the volume on the computer all the way down by pressing the “Fn” + “F8” keys when connecting to the mic jack or headphone jack. Connecting with the volume up can damage audio equipment or cause irritating noise that has a negative impact on your hearing.

11. IEEE 1394 Port

The 1394 port allows you to connect devices that are compliant with IEEE standard 1394.

12. Microphone Jack

This is the jack for connecting any ordinary 3.5-mm miniplug microphone and recording (in monaural). Note that certain types of ordinary microphones (dynamic microphones) will not work correctly with this jack. Please check before purchasing a microphone.

13. Headphone jack/Optical digital audio output terminal

This is the jack for connecting any ordinary 3.5-mm miniplug headphone. Note that some headphones have plugs shaped in such a way that they can not be used with this jack. Check this before purchasing a headphone. This terminal can also be used as an optical digital output terminal to connect the computer to the optical digital input terminal of an MD player, etc. (with a

3.5-mm fiber-optic mini plug).

CAUTION

HEARING LOSS

Be careful not to turn the volume up too high when using headphones. Listening for prolonged periods to irritatingly loud volumes can damage your hearing.

HEARING LOSS

Do not leave on headphones while switching the power On or Off. The irritating noise that can result can damage your hearing.

Right Side of Computer

1. Mobile multi-bay

One of the following is installed, depending on the model.

• Internal CD-ROM drive unit

• Internal CD-R/RW drive unit

• Internal DVD-ROM & CD-R/RW drive unit

• SuperDisk or 2nd Hard Disk. (Optional)

• Weight Saver. (Optional) The unit installed in the multi-bay can be replaced.

2. Mobile multi-bay unit eject lever

To remove the unit installed in the mobile multi-bay, raise this lever.

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Left Side of Computer

1. Wireless LAN On/Off Switch

(On wireless LAN models only) The Wireless LAN On/Off Switch turns the wireless LAN device on and off.

2. Fan Exhaust

The fan exhaust assists in the proper cooling of the system. This fan rotates if the temperature inside the computer reaches a certain level.

CAUTION

Breakdown

Do not block the cooling fan hole. If you do, heat can build up within the computer and cause breakdown.

3. Modem connector (Modem (RJ-11) Telephone Jack)

Some models have a modem connector. The modem (RJ-11) telephone jack is for attaching a telephone line to the internal modem.

4. Anti-theft Lock

This anti-theft lock allow you to attach an optional physical lock down device.

Critical Point

This theft prevention lock supports the Kensington Microsaver Security System. Product name: Microsaver (security wire)

5. PC card slots

These are the slots for loading PC cards. The bottom slot is Slot 1 and the top slot is Slot 2.

Critical Point

Some OSs treat Slot 1 (bottom) as Slot 0 and Slot 2 (top) as Slot 1.

6. PC card eject buttons

Press here to eject a PC card.

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Rear Panel

1. Serial connector

This is the connector for equipment with an RS-232C interface.

2. Parallel connector

This is the connector for a printer or other device using a parallel interface.

3. External display connector

This is the connector for a CRT display or other external display.

4. Infrared communications port

This is the interface for infrared communications.

Critical Point

The infrared communications port is used with “Wireless Link”. When using infrared communications, keep the AC adaptor and any external display device away from the infrared communications port. They can cause noise and malfunctions.

5. PS/2 Port

This PS/2 port allows you to connect an external keyboard, numeric keypad or mouse.

6. Air intake hole

This hole allows the cooling fan to take in air.

CAUTION

BREAKDOWN

Do not block the cooling fan hole. If you do, heat can build up within the computer and cause breakdown.

7. LAN connector

A LAN cable can be connected here.

8. S-Video Out Port

The S-Video port allows you to connect and used directly any S-Video device,such as a VCR or Television. (This port have 7 pins but you can use the 4 pins S-Video cable to connect.)

9. USB connectors

You can connect USB peripheral equipment, such as USB printers, to these these connectors.

10. DC-IN connector

This is the connector for the AC adaptor.

IMPORTANT

• When connecting peripheral equipment to this computer, always check that the connector is facing the correct direction and push straight in.

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Bottom of Computer

1. Internal battery pack

This is the internal battery pack.

2. Expansion RAM module slot

This is the slot for installing memory in this computer.

Port Replicator

Anti-theft Lock

PS/2 Port for keyboard

PS/2 Port for Mouse

Parallel Port

External Monitor Port

Serial Port

External Floppy Disk Drive Port (Not applicable for this model)

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Lan (RJ-45) Port

DC Power Jack

USB Port

Docking Port

Port Replicator Release Latch

Line-out Jack

Line-in Jack

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Status LCDs

Critical Point

When the power is switched off, the status LCDs go out except for the charging indicator.

1. SUS/RES indicator ( )

When this computer is running, this icon lights up and when the computer is on standby, this lamp flashes.

2. AC Adapter indicator ( )

Lights up to show that the computer is running on power from the AC adaptor.

3. Battery mounting display (1, 2 )

Lights up when a battery is installed. 1 is the internal battery and 2 is an expansion battery in the mobile multi-bay.

4. Battery charge display ( )

Lights up when the battery is being charged. If the charging stops to let the battery cool off because it is too hot, this display flashes.

5. Battery remaining capacity display ( )

Indicates the amount of battery capacity remaining. “Hardware” – “Checking the remaining battery capacity”.

6. CD access display ( )

Lights up when the CD is being accessed.

7. Hard disk access display ( )

Lights up when the internal hard disk is being accessed.

8. Diskette access display ( )

Lights up when a diskette or superdisk is being accessed.

IMPORTANT

• The diskette access display in the status display LCDs does not light up if the mobile multi-bay FDD unit is installed and accessed. To check whether or not that unit is being accessed, check its own access lamp. Always make sure that the access lamp is out before removing a diskette.

9. PC card access display ( , )

Lights up when a PC card is being accessed. The bottom slot is Slot 1 and the top slot is Slot 2.

10. Num Lock display ( )

Lights up when the keyboard is in numeric lock mode. Switch numeric lock mode On/Off by pressing the “Num Lk” key.

11. Caps Lock display ( )

Lights up when the caps lock is on. (This is the state in which keys pressed are input as uppercase letters.) Switch the Caps Lock on/off by pressing “Caps Lock”.

12. Scroll Lock display ( )

Lights up when the screen is locked so that it does not scroll. Switch the scroll lock On/Off by pressing the “Fn” + “Num Lk” keys at the same time. How the display operates during a scroll lock depends on the application.

13. Security display ( )

When a password is set with the accompanying “Security Button”, this lights up when the password is required. If the security display lights up when this computer’s power is switched On or when it resumes operation, input the password.

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Critical Point

Never press the Power button while the hard disk access or diskette access display is lit! Doing so can destroy data on the hard disk or diskette or superdisk. Some OSs treat Slot 1 (bottom) as Slot 0 and Slot 2 (top) as Slot 1.

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This chapter covers basic handling of peripheral equipment installed in this computer and that can be installed on this computer.

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1. Before Installing P eripheral Equipment

Peripheral Equipment That Can Be Used

USB mouse

PC card

Numeric keypad

Memory

Mouse

Printer Memory

Internal CD-ROM drive unit

Internal CD-R/RW drive unit

Internal DVD-ROM & CD-R/RW drive unit

Cautions for Handling

Please note these cautions before installing peripheral equipment.

• Some peripheral equipment requires setup on the computer

Some peripheral equipment can not be operated by just connecting it to the computer. Such peripheral equipment requires that settings be made on the computer after the peripheral equipment is connected. For example, when you use a printer or PC card, after you install it, you must install the driver. There is also equipment that requires no settings, for example memory. When connecting peripheral equipment, read this manual carefully so that you can connect the peripheral equipment correctly.

• Read the manual for the peripheral equipment too

The installation methods given in this manual are just examples. Always read the manual for the peripheral equipment together with this manual.

• Use original Fujitsu peripheral equipment

The “System Configuration Diagram” shows the original Fujitsu peripheral equipment available for this computer. Correct operation of products from other companies can not be assured. When using peripheral equipment from other companies, we recommend that you inquire with the manufacturer of the peripheral equipment.

Questions concerning peripheral equipment from another company can best be answered by that company.

• Use peripheral equipment that supports ACPI

This computer is set to ACPI mode. If you use peripheral equipment that does not support ACPI mode, the power conservation and other functions may not operate correctly.

Also, this computer does not support low-level standby (ACPI S1). If any peripheral equipment that you use only supports low-level standby, do not put this computer on standby or hibernate when using such peripheral equipment.

• Cautions for Installation/Removal

When installing peripheral equipment other than a PS/2 mouse, complete the operation system setup first. If you install such peripheral equipment before setting up the operating system, the operating system may not be set up correctly. For details on operating system setup, see the “User’s Manual”.

IMPORTANT

• When connecting peripheral equipment to this computer, always check that the connector is facing the correct direction and push straight in.

• When installing multiple pieces of peripheral equipment, install and complete the settings for one piece of peripheral equipment at a time.

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2. Battery

Charging the Battery

1. Connect the AC adaptor.

When you connect the AC adaptor, charging starts and the status LCD battery charging display ( ) and the remaining capacity display ( ) light up.

2. Check that the battery charging display in the status LCDs goes out before disconnecting the AC adaptor . {You may continue to run the computer on AC power as long as y ou wish.}

Critical Point

When using the computer for the first time after purchase, when the battery has not been charged for a month or more, and when the remaining battery capacity is low, charge the battery before using the computer. Charge the battery fully. The charging is complete when the battery charging display ( ) goes out and the remaining battery capacity at the left end stops flashing and stays

lit. Charge the battery fully ( ), allowing enough time for the battery to be charged fully ( ).

When the remaining battery capacity is over 90%, even if you connect the AC adaptor, the battery is not recharged. It is recharged when the remaining capacity is 89% or less. When the power is switched off, a while after the charging is completed, all the LCDs go out. The charging capacity of the battery is lower when the ambient temperature is too high or too low. In such cases as recharging immediately after running this computer on the battery, the battery can heat up so much that the battery protection function is triggered and charging is stopped. (The LCD flashes.) The charging starts after the battery temperature has dropped. If an expansion battery is installed in the mobile multi-bay, it is charged in parallel with the internal battery.

Running This Computer on the Battery

This section explains how to run this computer on the battery.

1. Disconnect the AC adaptor and press the Power button.

lights up.

Power button

Critical Point

The battery life is shorter at low temperatures. When you have used the battery many times, its capacity to hold a charge becomes less and the battery operating time becomes shorter. When the battery operating time becomes extremely short, replace the battery. If an expansion battery is installed in the mobile multi-bay, it is used (discharged) in parallel with the internal battery.

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Checking the Remaining Battery Capacity

You can check the remaining battery capacity while the power is on and during charging with the battery charge/remaining capacity display among the status LCDs.

Remaining battery capacity display

Indicates remaining battery capacity between about 76% and 100%.

Indicates remaining battery capacity between about 50% and 75%.

Indicates remaining battery capacity between about 26% and 50%.

Indicates remaining battery capacity between about 13% and 25%. (During recharging, indicates remaining battery capacity between 0% and about 25%.)

Indicates that the battery is low. (Remaining battery capacity of about 12% or less) flashes.

Indicates that the battery is drained. (0% remaining capacity)

Critical Point

Due to the characteristics of the lithium ion battery and the usage environment (temperature conditions, number of times the battery has been charged and discharged, etc.), the remaining battery capacity display ( ) sometimes differs from the actual remaining battery capacity. When the remaining battery capacity is over 90%, even if you connect the AC adaptor, the battery is not recharged. It is recharged when the remaining capacity is 89% or less.

The 1 on the battery mounting display ( ) indicates the internal battery.

Battery Fault Display

This indicates that the battery can not be charged properly.

Critical Point

If flashes, shut down the computer, switch off the power, then remove the battery and reinstall it. If still flashes, there is a fault with the battery. Replace it.

Low Battery State

This section explains the low battery state and what to do about it.

Low Battery State Display

The Battery charge/remaining capacity display flashes ( ) and the warning alarm sounds.

Critical Point

When you switch the speaker Off, you cannot hear the alarm. Pressing the “Fn” + “F3” keys at the same time switches the speaker On/Off. The system beeps when the speaker is switched On but does not when it is switched Off. The alarm sound is set with the Windows power-conservation functions.

Handling the Low Battery State

1. Connect the AC adaptor.

When you connect the AC adaptor, the battery is charged.

Critical Point

If you continue to use this computer with the low battery, the data being worked on or being saved may be lost. Connect the AC adaptor quickly. If it is not possible to connect the AC adaptor, save any data you are working on, close any applications you are running, then switch off the power. Reading from and writing to the hard disk uses large amounts of power. When storing data to the hard disk with the battery low, connect the AC adaptor. If you leave the computer running with the battery low, the computer will go on standby automatically. However, the computer will complete all data reading/writing for the hard disk or other media before going on standby. This computer is set to go on standby automatically when the remaining battery capacity reaches approximately 3%. To change this setting, deselect the check box for the appropriate following item. Control Panel → “Power Option Properties” → window “Alarm” Tab → “Critical battery alarm” → “Activate critical battery alarm when power level reaches:” Note that if you change this setting, the power will be cut off the instant the battery runs out. Therefore, data being stored or being worked on may be lost and operation of the computer may become unstable.

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Cautions for Handling

WARNING

ELECTRIC SHOCK

This battery is an extremely delicate product. Do not drop it or otherwise subject it to strong mechanical shock when installing or removing it. Also, for the sake of safety, do not use a battery that has been subject to strong mechanical shock.

 Do not disassemble this battery.

Disassembling this battery and touching the inside can result in electrical shock and fire.

 Discharge

• After the battery has been charged, even if it is not used, it slowly discharges naturally, so we recommend charging the battery immediately before use.

• When you will be leaving this computer unused for a prolonged period of time (more than a month or so), remove the battery and store it in a cool location. Leaving the battery installed for a prolonged period when the computer is not being used can result in over-discharge and shorten the battery service life.

 Service life

• Even if this computer is left unused for a prolonged period of time, the battery wears out and deteriorates. Run this computer on the battery once per month to check the state of the battery.

• The battery wears out and deteriorates faster when left at high temperatures.

• This battery is a consumable part, so after it has been used for a long time, its capacity to hold a charge falls. When its capacity has fallen drastically, replace the battery.

• When the battery operating time becomes extremely short, the battery has reached the end of its service life.

• When the battery has reached the end of its service life, remove it from the computer. Leaving a used up battery installed in the computer can result in electrical shock and fire.

 Disposal

When disposing of the battery, cover the battery pack connectors with insulating tape in order to prevent shorts.

 Battery operating time

• The battery operating time is affected by the ambient temperature. The battery operating time may be shorter at low temperature.

 Use the AC adaptor in the following cases.

• When using the hard disk, CD, DVD, or other drive frequently

• When using the LAN or modem frequently

• When restoring this computer to its factory state

 Pay attention to the remaining battery capacity in the following cases.

• When using the wireless LAN or other wireless equipment

Replacing the Battery Pack

Store all programs and data to the hard disk or other medium before replacing the internal battery pack. This section explains how to replace the internal battery pack.

W ARNING

ELECTRIC SHOCK

When replacing the battery pack, always switch off the power for the computer and disconnect the AC adaptor. Never touch the computer or battery pack connectors. Doing so can result in electrical shock and breakdown.

1. Switch off the power for the computer and disconnect the AC adaptor.

2. Close the LCD display and turn the computer upside down.

3. Remove the internal battery pack.

While pressing the two battery hooks, remove the internal battery pack.

Internal battery pack

Hooks

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4. Install the new internal battery pack.

Insert the new internal battery pack diagonally from above and press it securely into place.

Internal battery pack

IMPORTANT

• Cover the connectors on the removed battery pack with insulating tape in order to prevent shorts. Do not mix the removed battery pack with ordinary batteries. This battery pack (lithium ion battery) is a valuable resource. Please recycle it.

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3. PC Cards

Cautions on Handling

CAUTION

BREAKDOWN

 A PC card comprises parts that are extremely vulnerable to static electricity and can

even be destroyed by the amount of static electricity that can build up on a human body. Before handling the PC card, touch your hands to something metal and discharge any static electricity. In order to prevent damage, please observe the following points carefully when using PC cards.

 Do not leave PC cards in locations with high temperatures or that are subject to

direct sunlight.

 Do not subject PC cards to strong mechanical shock.  Do not place heavy objects on top of PC cards.  Be careful not to let coffee or any other liquid get on a PC card.  When storing a PC card, always place it in its special case.

Critical Point

Some communication PC cards can only be used one at a time. You can check this in the manual that comes with the PC card. Some LAN cards may not work with this computer. Also, some modem cards may not work with the modem-equipped models of this computer. This computer only supports PC cards running at 3.3 V or 5 V. It does not support PC cards that run at 12 V.

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Loading PC Cards

This section explains how to load a PC card.

W ARNING

INJURY

 Do not stick your fingers in the PC card slot while loading a PC card. This can cause

injury.

Critical Point

Regardless of the operating system, there are some PC cards that require that the power be cut off before they are loaded and some PC cards that require installation of the device driver. Check this in the manual for the PC card. For Windows 2000, the PC card slot numbers displayed on the operating system screen differ from the PC card slot numbers on the status display LCD.

1. Set the PC card in place.

Insert the PC card into the PC card slot with the product name facing upward.

PC card

2. If this is the first time that this PC card has been loaded in this computer, install any required drivers.

Some PC cards require the drivers be installed. Check the manual for the PC card and install any required drivers.

Critical Point

Handle any section where a cord connects to the PC card very carefully. Do not place anything on this connector section or bump it. Rough handling of the connector section can break the PC card.

Removing PC Cards

This section explains the method for removing PC cards for each operating system.

Critical Point

When removing a PC card that has a cord, do not hold on the PC card cord. Doing so can break the PC card. When removing a PC card, use the following procedure. Failure to follow this procedure can cause breakdown. Some PC cards require that the power be switched off before they are removed. Check this in the manual for the PC card.

Windows XP

CAUTION

HIGH TEMPERA TURE

 A PC card can be quite hot immediately after it is used. When removing a PC card,

Injury

 Do not stick your fingers in the PC card slot while removing a PC card. This can

after Step 3, wait a while before removing the card. Failure to do so can result in burns.

cause injury.

1. Click the “Safe removal of hardware” icon on the taskbar.

Critical Point

Do not double-click the “Safe removal of hardware” icon on the taskbar, click “Stop” on the “Safe removal of hardware” window displayed, then remove the PC card. Doing so can make operation of the computer unstable.

2. Click “Safely remove XXXXX”.

The name of the PC card you are using is displayed at “XXXXX”.

3. Check that the “It is safe to remove this hardware” message is displayed.

4. Press the PC card eject button.

When you gently press the PC card eject button once, the button pops out slightly.

PC card eject button

5. Remove the PC card.

Remove the PC card by pressing the PC card eject button that has popped out slightly.

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PC card

PC card eject button

Windows 2000

CAUTION

HIGH TEMPERA TURE

 A PC card can be quite hot immediately after it is used. When removing a PC card,

after Step 3, wait a while before removing the card. Failure to do so can result in burns.

Injury

 Do not stick your fingers in the PC card slot while removing a PC card. This can

cause injury.

1. Click the “Remove hardware” icon on the taskbar.

2. Click “Stop XXXXX”.

The name of the PC card you are using is displayed at “XXXXX”.

3. Click “OK”.

4. Remove the PC card.

Use the procedure in Steps 4-5 for Windows XP.

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4. Memory

Installing/Removing Memory

This section explains how to install/remove memory on this computer.

W ARNING

ELECTRIC SHOCK

Always switch off the power and disconnect the AC adaptor before installing/removing memory. Failure to do so can cause electrical shock.

CHOKING

The cover, cap, screws, etc. removed when installing/removing memory are small and small children could choke on them. Be careful to keep such small parts somewhere that small children can not reach. If any such part were to be swallowed by a child, seek immediate medical assistance.

CAUTION

BREAKDOWN

When installing/removing memory, hold the memory by its edge so that you do not touch any terminal or IC. Also, do not touch any parts or terminals within the computer. Oils from your fingers can cause contact defects.

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BREAKDOWN

Memory is extremely vulnerable to static electricity and can even be destroyed by the amount of static electricity that can build up on human body. Before handling memory, touch your hands to something metal and discharge any static electricity.

BREAKDOWN

Always switch off the power before installing/removing memory. If you install/remove memory with the computer on standby or hibernating, data can be lost and the computer and memory can be damaged.

IMPORTANT

• When removing screws from this computer, use the No. 1 Phillips screwdriver that matches the size of the screws (M2). Using a different size screwdriver can strip the head of the screw.

• Only install memory whose usage is supported by this computer.

Critical Point

When installing memory and checking the memory capacity, look at the “Memory Slot” item in the BIOS setup “Information” menu. The capacity of the installed memory is displayed, for example “128MB DDR SDRAM”. If the memory is installed correctly, but this computer does not start up, the memory is broken or defective. Contact the “Contact point for inquiries concerning Fujitsu personal products” or whoever you purchased the memory from. Be careful not to drop any of the removed screws or other parts into the computer. This can cause a breakdown. To increase the memory, it is necessary to remove the memory already installed in the computer and replace it.

Installing Memory

1. Switch off the power for the computer and disconnect the AC adaptor.

2. Remove the internal battery pack.

Steps 1-3 of “Replacing the Battery Pack”.

3. Remove the cover.

Remove the screw on the bottom of the computer, then remove the cover.

4. Install the memory.

Line up the notch on the memory with the projection on the connector, insert securely at an angle from above, then flip down into place until the memory audibly clicks into place.

Standard slot (DDR1)

Expansion slot (DDR2)

5. Install the cover.

Install the screws removed in Step 3.

6. Install the internal battery pack.

Step 4 of “Replacing the Battery Pack”.

IMPORTANT

• If the memory is not installed correctly, when you switch on the power, the “Expansion memory error” message may be displayed or nothing at all may be displayed on the screen. If that happens, switch off the power and re-install the memory.

Removing Memory

1. Switch off the power for the computer and disconnect the AC adaptor.

2. Remove the internal battery pack.

Steps 1-3 of “Replacing the Battery Pack” .

3. Remove the cover.

Remove the screw on the bottom of the computer, then remove the cover.

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4. Remove the memory.

Open the hooks holding the memory on both sides, then take the memory out of its slot.

5. Install the cover.

Install the cover removed in Step 3.

6. Install the internal battery pack.

Step 4 of “Replacing the Battery Pack”.

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5. Mobile Multi-Bay

Cautions on Handling

 The internal CD-ROM drive unit, internal CD-R/RW drive unit, internal DVD-ROM & CD-R/

RW drive unit, internal superdisk unit, and internal FDD drive unit (provisional) are extremely delicate units that rotate the disk at high speed. When any of these disks is being accessed, do not carry the computer around or subject it to mechanical shock or vibration. Doing so can destroy the unit or lose data.

 If the internal superdisk drive unit is handled in certain ways, the data on the disk may be lost.

Always back up critical data.

 Avoid storing the computer and mobile multi-bay unit in extremely hot or cold locations and

locations subject to severe temperature changes.

 Avoid storing the computer and mobile multi-bay unit in locations subject to direct sunlight

and near heaters.

 Avoid storing the computer and mobile multi-bay unit in locations subject to mechanical shock

and vibration.

 Avoid storing the computer and mobile multi-bay unit in humid and dusty locations.  Never use a multi-bay unit that liquid, metal object, or other foreign object has gotten into. If

any kind of foreign object gets into a mobile multi-bay unit, contact the “Contact point for inquiries concerning Fujitsu personal products” or whoever you purchased the unit from.

 Wipe off any soiling with a soft, dry cloth or with a soft cloth dipped in water or neutral

cleaning agent diluted with water. Never use benzene, paint thinner, or any volatile chemical.

 Never disassemble or take apart a mobile multi-bay unit.  Avoid using or storing a mobile multi-bay unit near any magnets or equipment that generates

magnetic fields.

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Replacing a Mobile Multi-Bay Unit

This section explains how to replace the mobile multi-bay unit.

IMPORTANT

• Do not use this computer with the mobile multi-bay empty. Doing so can cause breakdown.

• Only lift up the mobile multi-bay removal lever when removing the mobile multi-bay unit. Raising the lever unlocks the mobile multi-bay unit. If you lift the lever up by mistake, switch off the power for the computer, remove the mobile multi-bay unit, then reinstall it.

Critical Point

When booting from a diskette in the internal floppy disk drive unit (provisional) or the internal superdisk drive unit, change the BIOS setup.

• “Main” – “Floppy disk A”: Do not use.

• “Details” – “USB settings” – “Legacy USB support”: Use. If the power is on, before removing the expansion internal battery unit, check that the remaining capacity of the internal battery is adequate. If the remaining capacity of the internal battery is not adequate, connect the AC adapter. If the “Safe removal of hardware” or “Hardware removal” icon is displayed on the taskbar, execute the procedure from Step 1; if the icon is not displayed, execute the procedure from Step 4. For Windows 2000, switch off the power for the computer before removing the internal super drive unit.

1. Click the “Safe removal of hardware” or “Hardware removal” icon on the taskbar.

2. Click “Safely remove XXX” or “Stop XXX”.

3. For Windows 2000, click “OK”.

4. Remove the unit.

Raise the mobile multi-bay unit removal lever (1), then remove the mobile multi-bay unit (2).

Mobile multi-bay unit removal lever

5. Install the new unit.

With its connector facing into the computer, push the unit firmly all the way into the bay.

Critical Point

Immediately after the mobile multi-bay unit has been replaced, the drive display may disappear from the “My Computer” window. After a short while, it will reappear and the newly installed unit can now be used.

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6. About the Integrated Wireless Lan

(For selected model)

Before Using This Device

Thank you for purchasing a Fujitsu LifeBook with an Integrated Wireless LAN. This manual describes the basic operating procedures for the Wireless LAN (referred to as the “device” in this manual) and how to set up a wireless LAN network. Before using this device, read this manual carefully to ensure correct operation of the device. Keep this manual in a safe place for reference while using the device.

Characteristics of the Device

This device consists of a wireless LAN card that is attached to the computer via a mini-PCI slot. The main characteristics are as follows:

• It uses the power saving communications system in the 2.4 GHz band, and does not require any license for radio communication.

• It uses Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DS-SS), which is resistant to noise.

• The Wireless LAN Mini-PCI module complies with Wi-Fi, and is able to communicate at the maximum transfer rate of 11 Mbps.

• The maximum communication range is approximately 80 feet (25 meters) inside a building. The range may be shorter depending upon the installation factors, such as walls and columns.

• Unauthorized access can be prevented with the use of SSID and encryption key.

Wireless Lan Modes

Using This Device

AdHoc Mode

The “AdHoc Mode” refers to the network connecting two computers using wireless LAN cards. This connection is called an “AdHoc network.” Using an AdHoc network, you can obtain a network connection easily and at a low cost. In the AdHoc mode, you can use the function supported by Microsoft Network, such as File and Print Sharing to exchange files and share a printer or other peripheral devices. To use the AdHoc Mode, you must set the same SSID and the same encryption key for all the

computers that are connected. All connected computers can communicate.

Infrastructure Mode

If a number of computers are connected simultaneously in the AdHoc mode, the transfer rate may be reduced, communications may become unstable, or the network connection could fail. This is because all wireless LAN cards are using the same radio frequency in the network. To improve this situation, you can use a wireless LAN access point, which is sold separately. The wireless LAN network is in the “Infrastructure mode” when it uses an access point, and such a connection is called the “Infrastructure Network.” By using an access point, you can set and use a different communication channel for each network

group. Each channel is given a different radio frequency, and it eliminates the collision of communications and provides a more stable communications environment. Infrastructure mode is most suitable when you are configuring multiple wireless LAN networks on the same floor. To connect a wireless LAN network to a wired LAN, you need an access point.

How to Handle This Device

The Integrated Wireless LAN device is already installed in your LifeBook computer. Under normal circumstances, it should not be necessary for you to remove or re-install it. The LAN has been configured to support the operating system with which your system shipped.

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Connecting Windows® 98/2000 Systems

This chapter describes how to set the wireless LAN connection for computers running Windows 98 or Windows 2000.

Critical Point

When you receive your LifeBook, the integrated wireless LAN device and drivers have already been installed. This procedure outlines the steps for setting the device parameters.

Workflow

The proper setup of the wireless LAN requires several steps which must be performed in the proper order. Following is a general outline of the steps that must be performed. Each step is detailed later in this procedure.

1. Setting parameters

• Setting the profile

• Setting the encryption

2. Network settings

• Setting the protocol and checking the network

• Setting file and printer sharing

• Checking the connection

Setting Parameters

1 Click [Start] → [Settings] → [Control Panel]. 2 Double-click the [PRISM Settings] icon. The [PRISM Wireless Settings] appears. 3 Set the profile as specified in Table 1. Ask y our network administrators to chec k the setting. 4 When you finish your entry, click [Apply].

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Item

Profile Mode

SSID Transmit Rate

Power Save Enabled

AdHoc Channel

Table 1: Profile Parameters

5 Click the [Encryption] tab.

Description

Enter the system file name in which the parameter information is to be saved.

Ad Hoc Network Infrastructure Network

Enter the network name to which you want to connect. Obtain the information from your network administrator. If you do not have a

network administrator, select “Fully Automatic”. Not supported.

AdHoc Network

If there is more than one wireless LAN nearby (such as on the same floor), we recommend that the channels for each LAN be 5 numbers apart (e.g., if there are two other LANs nearby, the channels used should be 1, 6, and 11).

Infrastructure Network

: Click the down arrow and select “802.11 AdHoc”.

: Click the down arrow and select “Infrastructure”.

: Select the same channel, 1-13, for all connected computers.

: Not an option.

6 Set the encryption items in accordance with Table 2.

• AdHoc Network: Specify the same value for all the computers for which the encryption key is used for connection.

• Infrastructure Network: Specify the identical encryption keys to the encryption keys set for the access point. For instructions on how to check the encryption keys set for the access point, refer to the access point manual.

Critical Point

Make sure that you specify the encryption keys. If you do not specify the keys, any computer with a wireless LAN card can be connected. This presents a risk that your data may be stolen or destroyed.

Item

Encryption (WEP)

Create Keys with Passphrase

Passphrase Create Keys

Manually

(Hexadecimal Input)

ASCII Input

Default Key

Description

Click the down arrow and select an encryption option.

•

Disable

: Disables the encryption. In this case, “Create keys with Passphrase”

and subsequent items are greyed out, and you cannot enter anything.

•

64 bit

: The encryption is set. Select either “Create keys with Passphrase”,

“Create keys manually”, or “ASCII Input”, and enter the encryption keys.

•

128 bit

: The encryption is set. Select either “Create keys with Passphrase”,

“Create keys manually”, or “ASCII Input”, and enter the encryption keys.

Not supported.

Not supported. Select this to use hexadecimal character codes to set the encryption keys

(Keys 1 - 4).

Enter a 10-digit value when you have selected [64 bit] for the encryption. Enter a 26-digit value when you have selected [128 bit] for the encryption.

Select to use the ASCII codes to set encryption keys (Keys 1 - 4). Select this if network does not contain other wireless LAN cards that are set with encryption key using character codes.

Enter a 5-digit value when you have selected [64 bit] for the encryption. Enter a 13-digit value when you have selected [128 bit] for the encryption. You can use the following characters: 0 - 9, A - Z, a - z, _ (underscore). For example, to set “ABC12” for the encryption key, enter “ABC12.” Click the down arrow, and select a key from Keys 1 - 4.

Table 2: Encryption Key Setup

7 When you finish your entry, click [Apply].

8 Click [OK]. [PRISM Wireless Settings] closes.

You have completed the parameter settings.

Critical Point

When you are using ADSL (PPPoE) with the infrastructure network to connect to the Internet, you need to change the MTU size set for the computer. To change the MTU size, refer to the manual that comes with the access point.

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Network Connection: Windows 98

The section describes how to set the network connection if your computer running Windows 98.

Network Settings

In this section, you set “TCP/IP Settings,” and complete “Checking Computer Name and Workgroup” required for the network connection.

TCP/IP Settings

1 Click [Start] → [Settings] → [Control Panel].

2 Double-click the [Network] icon. [Network] appears.

3 Perform the following steps.

• Click [TCP/IP].

• Click [Properties].

Critical Point

If you have more than one [TCP/IP...] entry, select [TCP/IP Æ Intersil PRISM Wireless LAN PCI Card]. [TCP/IP Properties] appears.

4 Set an IP address. (When y ou are done, ask your netw ork administrator to check the setting).

• AdHoc Network: Select [IP address], and enter a value for [IP address] and [Subnet Mask].

• Infrastructure Network: Select [Obtain an IP address automatically].

5 Click [OK]. [Network] appears again.

In the next step, you will check the computer name and workgroup.

Checking the Computer Name and Workgroup

1 Click the [Identification] tab on the [Network] window.

Critical Point

If this tab is not found on the [Network] window, click [Start] Æ [Settings] Æ [Control Panel], and double-click the [Network] icon.

2 Check the entry for [Computer name] and [Workgroup]. Ask your network administrator

and check the setting, if you have a network administrator.

Item

Computer Name

Workgroup

Computer Description

Description

A name to identify the computer on the network. You can specify any name for any computer. Use up to 15 single-byte characters. For easiest identification, use the model name or user name.

The name of the network group. Use up to 15 single-byte characters.

•

AdHoc Network

network.

•

Infrastructure Network

Additional description for the computer. This is not necessary.

: Specify the same name to all computers within the same

: Specify a workgroup name to connect to.

Table 3: Computer Name and Workgroup

Critical Point

Including a period or other special characters may prevent you from connecting to the network.

3 Click [OK]. When a message appears prompting you to restart the computer, click [Yes].

Sharing

In this section, you set sharing of the drive, folder, and printer. You need to set this only when you are sharing files or a printer with other computers on the network. When you share a drive, folder, or printer, you can use these from any computer on the network.

Setting File and Printer Sharing for Networks

1 Click [Start] → [Settings] → [Control Panel].

2 Double-click the [Network] icon. The [Network] window appears.

3 Click [File and Print Sharing...]. [File and Print Sharing] appears.

4 Click and check one or both of the options.

5 Click [OK]. [File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Netw orks] is added under [The following

network].

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Sharing Files

The following example shows how to set sharing the “Work” folder on the c drive.

1 Double-click [My Computer] → [C: drive] on the desktop.

2 Right-click the “Work” folder, then click [Sharing] from the menu that appears. The [Work

Properties] window appears.

3 Click [Sharing], and select items, as specified in Table 4.

Item

Share Name Access Type

Passwords

Table 4: Password Setup

4 Click [OK]. The folder is set for sharing, and the “Work” folder icon changes.

Printer Sharing

1 Click [Start] → [Settings] → [Printers]. [Printers] appears, showing the printers that are

connected.

2 Right click the printer that y ou want to share, and then click [Sharing] fr om the men u that

appears.

3 Click [Sharing], and select necessary items.

Description

Specify a share name for the drive or folder that you want to share. Limits the read/write permission for the drive to be shared.

• Read-Only Password: Specifies read-only for the drive to be shared.

• Full Access Password: Allows read and write for the drive to be shared.

• Depends On Password: Identifies either Read-Only or Full, depending upon the password.

A password used for [Access Type].

• Read-Only Password: Specify a password to allow read.

• Full Access Password: Specify a password to allow read and write.

Item

Not Shared Shared as Share Name Comment Passwords

Table 5: Printer Sharing

4 Click [OK]. The folder is set for sharing, and the “Work” folder icon changes.

Checking the Connection

After the network setting is completed, access the shared drive on another computer to check the connectivity of the wireless LAN network.

Accessing Another Computer

1 Double-click the [Netw ork Neighborhood] on the desktop. The computers that are connected

to the network are displayed.

2 Double-clic k the computer that you want to access. The drive that you set with “Sharing”

is displayed. The drive is not displayed unless it is set for sharing, even if it exists.

3 Double-clic k the drive that you want to access. The drive is display ed showing its contents

and made available to y ou. If you have a question or prob lem, refer to “Troubleshooting”.

Description

Disables printer sharing. Enables printer sharing. Specifies a share name for the printer to be shared. Enter a description of the printer to be shared. Specify passwords. If you specify a password, you need to enter it when

using the printer.

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Checking the Connectivity

1 Click [Start] → [Settings] → [Control Panel].

2 Double-click the [PRISM Settings] icon. [PRISM Wireless Settings] appears.

3 Check the connectivity on the [Link] tab. The current condition of connection is displa yed.

Item

State

Current Channel

Current Tx Rate

[Radio Off]/ [Radio On]

Rescan Throughput

(Bytes/sec) Link Quality

Signal Strength

Table 6: Connectivity Condition

Description

Shows the current condition of connection. The MAC address of the other computer that you are connected to is

displayed, when the connection is successfully made. If you are connected to more than one computer, the computer that has the best connectivity is displayed.

Shows the current channel used for the connection.

Shows the current transfer rate in Mbits/sec.

Click [Radio Off] to disconnect. Click [Radio On] to connect to network.

Click to search for others to connect to. Shows the actual transfer rate of the transfer data for send (Tx) and receive

(Rx). Shows [Excellent], [Good], [Fair], [Poor], or [Not Connected], depending on

the link quality. This is not shown for the AdHoc connection. Shows [Excellent], [Good], [Fair], [Poor], or [Not Connected], depending on

the signal strength. This is not shown for the AdHoc connection.

Network Connection: Windows 2000

The section describes how to set the network connection for a computer with Windows 2000.

Network Settings

In this section, you set “TCP/IP Settings,” and complete

2 Double-click the [Network and Dial-up Connections] icon. The [Network and Dial-up

Connections] window appears.

3 Right click the [Local Area Connection], then click [Pr operties] from the menu that appears.

The [Local Area Connection Properties] window appears.

Critical Point

More than one network adapter is installed in your system if more than one [Local Area Connection] entry is displayed. In this case, select the [Local Area Connection] entry with [Intersil PRISM Wireless LAN PCI Card] displayed under [Device Name].

4 Perform the following steps.

• Click [Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)].

• Click [Properties]. The [Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties] window appears.

5 Set an IP address as indicated in Table 7. Ask your network administrator to check the

setting.

Item

For AdHoc Network

For Infrastructure Network

Description

Set the IP address and subnet mask: Click [Use the following IP address], and enter a value for [IP address] and

[Subnet mask]. Select [Obtain an IP address automatically]: For the DNS server, select [Obtain DNS server address automatically]. For the IP address, DNS server, and default gateway, follow the network

administrator’s instructions, if any.

Table 7: Setting an IP Address

6 Click [OK]. The [Local Area Connection Properties] window appears again.

7 Click [OK]. When a message appears prompting you to restart the computer, click [Yes].

Checking the full computer name and workgroup

1 Click [Start] → [Settings] → [Control Panel].

4 Check [Full computer name] and [W orkgroup]. Ask your netw ork administrator and check

the setting.

Item

Full Computer Name

Workgroup

Table 8: Checking computer name and workgroup

5 Click [OK]. When a message appears prompting you to restart the computer, click [Yes].

Description

A name to identify the computer on the network. You can specify any name to each computer. For easier identification, use the model name or user name.

A name for the network group:

•

AdHoc Network

network.

•

Infrastructure Network

To change the setting, click [Properties], and follow the instructions on the screen. [System Properties] appears again.

: Specify the same name to all computers within the same

: Specify a workgroup name to connect to.

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Sharing

In this section, you set sharing of the drive, folder, and printer.

You only need to set this when you are sharing files or a printer with other computers on the network.

When you share a drive, folder, or printer, you can use them from any computer on the network.

Setting [File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks]

1 Click [Start] → [Settings] → [Control Panel].

2 Double-click the [Network and Dial-up Connections] icon. The [Network and Dial-up

Connections] windows appears.

3 Right click the [Local Area Connection], then clic k [Properties] from the menu that appears.

[Local Area Connection Properties] appears.

Critical Point

More than one network adapter is installed in your system if more than one [Local Area Connection] entry.

4 If [File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks] is displayed in the list, make sure that

it is checked. If it is not checked, check it and click [OK]. You do not have to perform the following steps. Go to the next section, entitled “Sharing Files.”

If [File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks] is not found in the list, clic k [Install], and perform Step 5 and subsequent steps. When you click [Install], the [Select Network Component Type] window appears.

5 Perform the following steps.

• Click [Service].

• Click [Add]. The [Select Network Service] window appears.

6 Perform the following steps.

• Click [File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks].

• Click [OK]. You will go back to [Local Area Connection Properties], and [File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks] is added to the list.

7 Click [OK].

Critical Point

If you have changed the setting, [Close] is shown instead. Click [Close].

Sharing Files

The following example shows how to set sharing the “ Work” folder on the c: drive.

1 On the desktop, double-click [My Computer] → C: drive.

2 Right-click the “ Work” folder, then click [Sharing] from the menu. The [Work Properties]

window appears.

3 Click [Share this folder] and set necessary items, as indicated in the following table.

Item

Share Name Comment User limit

Table 9: Sharing Files

4 Click [OK]. The folder is set shared, and the “ Work” folder icon changes.

Printer Sharing

1 Click [Start] → [Settings] → [Printers]. The Printer s window appears, showing the printers

that are connected.

2 Right click the printer that you want to share, then c lick [Sharing] from the menu that

appears.

3 Click [Sharing], and select necessary items.

Item

Not Shared Shared As Share Name Comment Passwords

Table 10: Printer Sharing

Description

You can specify a share name for the drive or folder that you want to share. You can enter the description for the drive or folder that you want to share. Specifies the limit for the number of sharing users.

Description

Disables printer sharing. Enables printer sharing. Specifies a share name of the printer to be shared. Enter the description of the printer to be shared. If you specify a password, you need to enter it when using the printer.

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4 Click [OK]. The printer sharing is set, and the icon changes.

Checking the Connection

After the network setting is completed, access the shared drive on another computer to check the connectivity of the wireless LAN network.

Accessing Another Computer

1 Double-clic k the [My Network Places] icon on the desktop. [My Netw ork Places] appears. 2 Double-clic k [Computers near me]. The computers that are connected to the network are

displayed.

3 Double-clic k the computer that y ou want to access. The drive that you set with “Sharing”

are displayed.

4 Double-clic k the drive that you want to access. The drive is displayed sho wing its contents

and made available to you.

Checking the Connectivity

1 Click [Start] → [Settings] → [Control Panel]. 2 Double-click the [PRISM Settings] icon. 3 Check the connectivity on the [Link] tab. The current condition of connection is displa yed.

Item

State

Current Channel

Current Tx Rate

[Radio Off]/ [Radio On]

[Rescan] button

Throughput (Bytes/sec)

Link Quality

Signal Strength

Table 11: Checking the Connectivity

Description

Shows the current condition of connection. The MAC address of the other computer to which you are connected is displayed when the connection is successful. If you are connected to more than one computer, the computer that has the best connectivity is displayed.

Shows the current channel used for the connection.

Shows the current transfer rate in Mbits/sec.

Click [Radio Off] to disconnect. Click [Radio On] to connect to the network.

Click this button to search for others to connect to.

Shows the actual transfer rate of the data transfer for send (Tx) and receive (Rx).

Shows either [Excellent], [Good], [Fair], [Poor], or [Not Connected], depending on the link quality. Not shown for AdHoc connection.

Shows either [Excellent], [Good], [Fair], [Poor], or [Not Connected], depending on the signal strength. Not shown for AdHoc connection.

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Connecting Windows XP Systems

This chapter describes how to set up the wireless LAN connection for computers that are running Windows XP.

Critical Point

When you receive your LifeBook, the integrated wireless LAN device and drivers have already been installed. This procedure outlines the steps for setting the device parameters.

Workflow

The proper setup of the wireless LAN connection requires that several steps be performed in the proper order. Following is a general outline of the steps to be performed. Each step is detailed later in this procedure.

1 Setting parameters

• Setting the profile

• Setting the encryption

2 Network settings

• Setting the protocol and checking the network

• Setting file and printer sharing

• Checking the connection

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Setting Parameters

1 Click [Start] → [Control Panel].

2 Click [Network and Internet connection].

3 Click [Network connection]. A list of networks that are currently installed is displayed. 4 Right clic k [Intersil PRISM Wireless LAN PCI Card] in the list, and c lick [Properties] from

the menu that is displayed. [Wireless Network Connection 2 Properties] appears.

5 Click the [Wireless Networks] tab. The [Wireless Networks] tab appears.

6 Perform the following steps.

• Make sure that [Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings] is checked.

• Click [Add] under [Preferred networks]. [Wireless Network Properties] appears.

7 Set parameters.

• For the AdHoc network, specify the same value to all the computers, for which the encryption

key is used for connection.

• For the infrastructure network, specify the encryption key (network key) with the same value

to the encryption key of the access point. For how to check the encryption keys set for the access point, refer to the manual supplied with the access point.

Critical Point

Be sure to specify the encryption keys. If you do not specify the keys, any computer with a wireless LAN card can be connected. This presents a risk that other users may steal or destroy your data.

Item

Network Name SSID

Key Format

Table 12: Setting parameters

8 When you finish your entry , click [OK]. [Wireless Network Connection 2 Properties] appears

again.

9 Make sure the network name you specified for the......

Description

Enter the network name to which you want to connect. This is a required item. For the network name, ask your LAN administrator.

AdHoc network

connected. Infrastructure network: Specify the same name as that specified on the

access point that is to be connected. For access point instructions, refer to the manual that comes with the access point.

Click the down arrow and select the input for the Network key.

ASCII characters

Select this when using ASCII characters for the Network Key. Characters that can be used follow: 0-9, A-Z, a-z, and _ (underscore) the key to “ABC12” , input “ABC12” .

Hexa-decimal characters

Select this when using hexadecimal characters for the Network Key. Use this if there is a wireless LAN card in the network that has the Network

Key set to a character code. In ‘Network Key’, input the same value as the other wireless LAN card.

: Set the same name for all of the computers that are to be

Example

: To set

Network Connection

The section describes how to set the network connection for a computer running Windows XP.

Network Settings

In this section, you set “ TCP/IP Settings,” and complete “Checking Computer Name and Workgroup” required for the network connection.

TCP/IP Settings 1 On [Wireless Network Connection Properties], click [General].

Critical Point

If [Wireless Network Connection 2 Properties] is not displayed, click [Start] Æ [Settings] Æ [Control Panel], and double-click the [Network Connection] icon. Right click the [Wireless Network Connection], and then click [Properties] from the menu that appears.

2 Perform the following steps.

• Click [Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)].

• Click [Properties]. [Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties] appears.

3 Set an IP address. Ask your network administrator and check the setting.

Item

AdHoc Network

For Infrastructure Network

Table 13: Setting an IP address

5 Click [OK].

Description

Set the IP address and subnet mask. Click [Use the following IP address]. Enter a value for [IP address] and [Subnet mask].

Select [Obtain an IP address automatically]. For the DNS server, select [Obtain DNS server address automatically]. For the IP address, DNS server, and default gateway, follow the network administrator’s instructions, if any.

Critical Point

If you have changed the setting, [Close] is shown...

Checking the Full Computer Name and Workgroup

1 Click [Start] → [Control Panel]. Make sure the Classic View is selected.

2 Double-click the [System] icon. [System Properties] appears.

3 Click the [Computer Name] tab.

4 Check [Full computer name] and [W orkgroup]. Ask your netw ork administrator and check

the setting.

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Item

Computer Name

Workgroup

Table 14: Setting computer name and workgroup

To change the setting, click [Change], and follow the instructions on the screen. [System Properties] appears again.

5 Click [OK]. When a message appears prompting you to restart the computer, click [Yes].

Description

A name to identify the computer on the network. You can specify any name to each computer. Use up to 15 single-byte characters. For easier identification, use the model name or user name.

A name of the network group. Use up to 15 single-byte characters.

AdHoc Network

network.

Infrastructure Network

: Specify the same name to all computers within the same

: Specify workgroup name to connect to.

Sharing

In this section, you set sharing of the drive, folder, and printer.

You need to set this only when you are sharing files or a printer with other computers on the network.

When you share a drive, folder, or printer, you can use these from any computer on the network.

Setting [File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks]

1 Click [Start] → [Control Panel]. Make sure the Classic View is selected.

2 Double-click the [Network Connection] icon. Make sure that it is checked. If it is not

checked, check it, and click [OK]. You do not have to perform the following steps. Go to the next section, “Sharing Files.”

If [File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks] is not found in the list, clic k [Install], and perform Step 5 and the subsequent steps. When you click [Install], [Select Network Component Type] appears.

5 Perform the following steps.

• Click [Service].

• Click [Add]. [Select Network Service] appears.

6 Perform the following steps.

• Click [File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks].

• Click [OK]. You will go back to [Wireless Network Connection 2 Properties], and [File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks] is added to the list.

7 Click [Close].

Sharing Files

The following example shows how to set sharing the “ Work” folder on the c: drive.

1 Click [Start] → [My Computer].

2 Double-click the [Local Disk (c:)] icon.

3 Right click the “ Work” folder, and then click [Sharing and Security] from the menu that

appears. [Work Properties] appears.

4 Click [If you understand the security risks but want to share files without running the

wizard, click here].

Critical Point

If you have already clicked [If you understand the security risks but want to share files without running the wizard, click here], this window does not appear.

In the [Work Properties] window, the description under [Network Sharing and security] changes.

5 Check [Share this folder on the network].

Uncheck [Allow network users to change my files], if the shared folder is for read only.

6 Click [OK]. The folder is set shared, and the “Work” folder icon changes.

Printer Sharing

2 Right-click the printer to be shared, and clic k [Sharing] from the menu that appears. The

properties of the printer to be shared will be displayed. Set printer sharing. On the display , the printer sharing setting is recommended by the Netw ork Setup Wizard,

but for the wireless LAN network, security is maintained by network name (SSID) or netw ork key. The following steps allow you to set up printer sharing without using the Network Setup Wizard.

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3 Click OK. If y ou understand the security risks but want to share printers without running

the wizard, click here. ‘Enable Printer Sharing’ will be displayed.

4 Select ‘Just enable printer sharing’.

5 Click ‘OK’. The printer properties will be indicated.

6 Select ‘Share this printer’.

7 Enter the sharing printer name in ‘Share name’.

8 Click OK. The printer will be shared, and the printer icon will become a sharing icon.

Checking the Connection

After the network setting is completed, access the shared drive on another computer to check the connectivity of the wireless LAN network.

Accessing Another Computer

1 Click [Start] → [My Computer].

2 From the left menu in [Other Places], click [My Network Places].

3 From the left menu in [Netw ork Tasks], click [View workgroup computer s]. The workgroup

in which you are participating will appear.

4 Double click the computer to which you want to connect. The drive that you set in

[Computer Sharing] appears.

5 Double clic k the drive to which you want to connect. The contents of the drive will appear ,

and is available for use.

Checking the Connectivity

1 Click [Start] → [Control Panel].

2 Double-click the [PRISM Settings] icon. [PRISM Wireless Setting] appears.

3 Check the connectivity on the [Link] tab. The current condition of connection is displa yed

Item

State

Current Channel

Current Tx Rate

Radio Off/ Radio On

Rescan Throughput

(Bytes/sec) Link Quality Signal Strength

Table 15: Checking connectivity

Description

Shows the current condition of connection. The MAC address of the other computer that you are connected to is

displayed, when the connection is successfully made. If you are connected to more than one computer, the computer that has the best connectivity is displayed.

Shows the current channel used for the connection.

Shows the current transfer rate in Mbits/sec.

Click [Radio OFF] to disconnect. Click [Radio On] to connect to the network.

Click this button to search for others to connect to. Shows the actual transfer rate of the transfer data for send (Tx) and receive

(Rx). Shows the link quality. This is not shown for the AdHoc connection. Shows the signal strength. This is not shown for the AdHoc connection.

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Troubleshooting

This chapter contains troubleshooting information, including causes and actions, for problems you may find while using this device.

T roubleshooting T able

Problem

An exclamation mark (!) or cross (x) is attached to [Intersil PRISM Wireless LAN PCI Card].

Other computers are not displayed when the [Network Computer] icon is double-clicked.

Possible Cause

A failure to recognize the device.

A failure in installing the driver.

You did not enter the password when Windows 98 started. You clicked [Cancel] or [ESC] when User Name/ Password window was shown.

The network has not been set up correctly.

It takes time before the network is searched and the computer connected is displayed.

A failure in installing the driver.

The TCP/IP protocol is not installed, or, the IP address is not set correctly.

Possible Solution

Restart the computer.

Make sure that you enter user name and password and click [OK] when starting Windows 98. If you forget your password, enter another user name. A new user name and password is registered in the computer.

Check the setting for the protocol, workgroup, and sharing.

To check this, you need a different procedure, depending upon the operating system that you use. Refer to the appropriate section of this manual.

Perform the following steps to search for the computer.

• Click [Start] → [Search] → [Other

Computers].

• Enter the computer name that you are connecting to in [Name], and click [Search].

• Double-click the icon of the computer that has been searched.

Make sure that the driver is correctly installed.

Make sure that the TCP/IP protocol is installed. To check this, you need a different procedure, depending on the operating system that you use. Refer to the appropriate section of this manual.

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Problem

Other computers are not displayed when the [Network Computer] icon is double-clicked.

Possible Cause

The TCP/IP protocol is not installed, or, the IP address is not set correctly.

No communication due to poor radio signal.

Possible Solution

If the TCP/IP protocol is installed, do the following to check the IP address:

1. Windows 98:

Click [Start] → [Programs] → [MS-DOS Prompt]. Windows 2000: Click [Start] → [Programs] → [Accessories] → [Command Prompt].

Windows XP: Click [Start] → [All Programs] → [Accessories] → [Command Prompt].

2. Enter “ IPCONFIG” command, and press [Enter].

(If your hard disk is C drive, enter C:\>ipconfig)

Check that the IP address is correctly displayed under the IP Address.

Example: IP address: 10.0.1.3 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 Default Gateway: 10.0.1.1 Shorten the distance between computers

or remove visible obstacles between them, and retry the connection.

Problem

IP packet isn’t reaching its destination

Possible Cause

Run the PING command to check the connection

Possible Solution

Perform the following steps to run the PING command to check if the IP packet is correctly delivered to the destination.

To run the PING command, the TCP/IP protocol must be installed. First you will determine your IP address, then you will make sure your IP address can respond, and then you will make sure other computers can be addressed.

1. Windows 98: Click [Start] → [Programs] →

[MS-DOS Prompt]. Windows 2000: Click [Start] → [Programs] → [Accessories] → [Command Prompt]. Windows XP: Click [Start] → [All Programs] → [Accessories] → [Command Prompt].

2. Type: ipconfig >

directory

location at which you want to find the IP address.

3. Click [Enter], then go to the location you specified above. The IP address for your system will be contained in the file.

4. To check that your IP address is functioning properly, go back to the DOS prompt and type: ping You will receive several replies, followed by the PING statistics (similar to below).

5. To check that your system is communicating with other systems, go to the DOS prompt and type: \>ping XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX. (With the destination IP address in place of XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX).

Example: if the destination IP address is

10.0.1.3: C:\>ping 10.0.1.3

A message similar to the following appears if the connection is successful.

Pinging 10.0.1.3 with 32 bytes of data: Reply from 10.0.1.3: bytes=32 time=1ms

TTL=32 Reply from 10.0.1.3: bytes=32 time<10ms

TTL=32 Reply from 10.0.1.3: bytes=32 time=4ms

TTL=32 Reply from 10.0.1.3: bytes=32 time<10ms

TTL=32 If the connection fails, [Request timed out],

[Destination host unreachable], or a similar message appears. In this case, refer to the “ Other computers are not displayed” portion of this chapter.

directory\filename

and

filename

represent the

, then press [Enter].

where

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Problem

Cannot connect to the network

I want to remove the driver. (Windows 98)

Possible Cause

There are several possible causes, as listed to the right. Refer to the specific section of this manual or your user’s manual.

Possible Solution

The following causes are possible. Check each one of them.

• The network name or encryption key is not right.

• The driver has not correctly started.

• The destination computer is not turned on.

• You do not have the access privilege to the destination computer.

• The card has failed.

• Hardware conflict.

Windows 98:

When removing the driver, make sure that the device is attached to the computer. If you try to remove the driver while the device is detached from the computer, the driver is not removed.

1. Right click the [My Computer] icon on the

desktop, and then click [Properties] from the menu that appears. [System Properties] appears.

2. Click the [Device Manager] tab.

3. Click [+] beside [Network adapters].

4. Perform the following steps.

• Click [Intersil PRISM Wireless LAN PCI Card].

• Click [Remove]. [Confirm Device Removal] appears.

5. Click [OK]. The device is removed, and [System Settings Change] appears.

6. Click [No].

7. Close [System Properties].

8. Make sure that the icon has disappeared from the task tray in the lower right corner of the screen.

9. Click [Start] → [Settings] → [Control Panel]. [Control Panel] appears.

10.Double-click [Add/Remove Programs]. [Add/Remove Programs Properties] appears.

11.Double-click [PRISM 11Mbps Wireless LAN for Windows]. A window appears asking you if you really want to remove the driver.

12.Click [Yes]. When the driver is removed, a window appears showing that the driver has been removed.

13.Click [OK].

14.Close [Add/Remove Programs Properties] and [Control Panel].

15.Shut down Windows, and turn off the computer.

Problem

I want to remove the driver (Windows 2000)

Possible Cause

Possible Solution Windows 2000:

When removing the driver, make sure that the device is attached to the computer. If you try to remove the driver while the device is detached from the computer, the driver is not removed.

1. Right click the [My Computer] icon on the desktop, and then click [Properties] from the menu that appears. [System Properties] appears.

2. Click the [Hardware] tab.

3. Click [Device Manager...]. The [Device Manager] window appears.

4. Click [+] beside [Network adapters].

5. Right click [Intersil PRISM Wireless LAN PCI Card], and click [Uninstall] from the menu that is displayed. [Confirm Device Removal] appears.

6. Click [OK].

7. Close [System Properties].

8. Make sure that the icon has disappeared from the task tray in the lower right corner of the screen.

9. Click [Start] → [Settings] → [Control Panel].

10. Double-click [Add/Remove Programs].

[Add/Remove Programs] appears.

11. Perform the following steps.

• Click [PRISM 11Mbps Wireless LAN for Windows].

• Click [Change/Remove].

A window appears asking you if you really want to remove the driver.

12. Click [Yes]. When the driver is removed, a window

appears showing that the driver has been removed.

13. Click [OK].

14. Close [Add/Remove Programs] and [Control Panel].

15. Shut down Windows, and turn off the computer.

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Problem

I want to remove the driver (Windows XP)

Possible Cause

Possible Solution Windows XP:

When removing the driver, make sure that the device is attached to the computer. If you try to remove the driver while the device is detached from the computer, the driver is not removed.

1. Click [Start], right click [My Computer], and then click [Properties] from the menu that appears. [System Properties] appears.

2. Click the [Hardware] tab.

3. Click [Device Manager].

4. Click [+] beside [Network adapters].

5. Right click [Intersil PRISM Wireless LAN PCI Card], and click [Uninstall] from the menu that is displayed. [Confirm Device Removal] appears.

6. Click [OK].

7. Close [System Properties].

8. Make sure that the icon has disappeared from the task tray in the lower right corner of the screen.

9. Click [Start] → [Control Panel]. [Control Panel] appears.

10. Double-click [Add/Remove Programs]. [Add/Remove Programs] appears.

11. Perform the following steps.

• Click [PRISM 11Mbps Wireless LAN

for Windows].

• Click [Change/Remove].

A window appears asking you if you really want to remove the driver.

12. Click [Yes]. When the driver is removed, a window

appears showing that the driver has been removed.

13. Click [OK].

14. Close [Add/Remove Programs] and [Control Panel].

15. Shut down Windows, and turn off the computer.

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If a Second LAN Device is Installed

INSTRUCTIONS FOR DISABLING ANOTHER LAN DEVICE

If you have another LAN card on your computer running Windows 98, perform the following steps to disable that LAN card before installing the driver.

For Windows 98

1 Click [Start] → [Settings] → [Control Panel].

2 Double-click [System]. [System Properties] appears.

3 Click [+] beside [Network adapters], and double-click the standard built-in LAN device.

The following devices appear depending on your computer model.

• [Intel(R) 82559 Fast Ethernet LOM with Alert on LAN 2*]

• [Intel(R) 8255x-based PCI Ethernet Adapter(10/ 100)]

• [Realtek RTL8139(A/B/C/8130)PCI Fast Ethernet NIC]

• or others.

The LAN Card Properties window appears.

4 Check [Set disable with this hardware profile], and click [OK]. An [x] mark is added to the

LAN card icon.

5 Click [OK].

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6 Restart the system.

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About IP Addresses

SETTING IP ADDRESSES

If you are not sure how to set the IP address, refer to the following procedure.

If you have an access point (DHCP server) on the network, set the IP address as follows:

Windows 98: [Obtain an IP address automatically]

Windows 2000: [Obtain an IP address automatically]

Windows XP: [Obtain an IP address automatically]

Critical Point

A DHCP server is a server that automatically assigns IP addresses to computers or other devices in the network. There is no DHCP server for the AdHoc network.

If the IP address is already assigned to the computer in the network, ask the network administrator to check the IP address to be set for the computer.

If no access point is found in the network:

An IP address is expressed with four values in the range between 1 and 255. Set the each computer as follows: The value in parentheses is a subnet mask.

Computer A: 192.168.100.2 (255.255.255.0)

Computer B: 192.168.100.3 (255.255.255.0)

Computer C: 192.168.100.4 (255.255.255.0)

: Computer X: 192.168.100.254 (255.255.255.0)

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Specifications

Technical Specifications for Integrated Wireless Lan Device

Item Description

Network Type IEEE 802.11b Transfer Rate 11/5.5/2/1Mbps (auto change) Frequency Range 2,400 - 2,483 MHz Channels One of 13 channels is used Card Type Non-intelligent VCC Class B Security Network name, encryption key Supported Operating Systems Windows 98, Windows 2000, Windows XP Power Current Max: 350mA Maximum number of units recommended 10 or less

for wireless LAN (AdHoc network)

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Glossary

Glossary of Terms Used in This Document

AdHoc

A name of a wireless LAN configuration. It is a type of communication using wireless cards only. Another type of communication is called Infrastructure (using a wireless card and an access point).

ADSL

Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line Technology for transporting high bit-rate services over ordinary phone lines.

Channel

A radio frequency band used for communication between wireless cards and access points.

DHCP

Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol A protocol used to automatically acquire parameters required for the communication, such as IP address. The sender of IP address is called a DHCP server, and the receiver is called a DHCP client.

DNS Domain Name System

A function to control the association between the IP address and the name assigned to the computer. If you do not know the IP address but if you know the computer name, you can still communicate to that computer.

Encryption Key (Network Key)

Key information used to encode data for data transfer. This device uses the same encryption key to encode and decode the data, and the identical encryption key is required between the sender and receiver.

IEEE 802.11b

The U.S. IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers) promotes standardization of LAN, and its standards committee (IEEE 802.11) has promoted 1-Mbps and 2-Mbps wireless LAN. Currently, another standards committee (IEEE 802.11b) is working for standardization of the faster 11-Mbps wireless Lan.

Infrastructure

A name of a wireless LAN configuration. This type of communication uses an access point. Another type of communication is called AdHoc.

IP Address

An address used for computers to communicate in the TCP/IP environment. Current IPv4 (version 4) uses four values in the range between 1 and 255. (Example:

192.168.100.123). There are two types of IP address: global address and private address. The global address is an only address in the world. A private address is an only address in theclosed network.

LAN Local Area Network

A connection of computers within a relatively limited area, such as the same floor, or the same building.

MAC Address Media Access Control Address

A unique physical address of a network card. For Ethernet, the first three bytes are used as the vendor code, controlled and assigned by IEEE. The remaining three bytes are controlled by each vendor (preventing overlap), therefore, every Ethernet card is given a unique physical address in the world, being assigned with a different address from other cards. For Ethernet, frames are sent and received based on this address.

MTU Maximum Transmission Unit

The maximum data size that can be transferred at a time through the Internet or other networks. You can set a smaller MTU size to obtain successful communication, if you have difficulty transferring data due to the fact that the maximum size is too large.

PPPoE Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet

A protocol for Ethernet, using a Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP), which is used for connection on the phone line.

Protocol

Procedures and rules use to send and receive data between computers.

- Method of sending and receiving data

- Process used to handle communication errors Conditions required for communication are organized in procedures for correct transfer of information.

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SSID Service Set Identifier

Specifies which network you are joining. Some systems allow you to specify any SSID as an option so you can join any network.

TCP/IP

Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol A standard Internet protocol that is most widely used.

Wi-Fi Compatible

Wi-Fi (Wireless Fidelity) Identifies that the product has passed the interoperability test, supplied by the WECA (Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance), which guarantees the interoperability of wireless IEEE 802.11 LAN products. For more information on the Wi-Fi standard, go to the WECA website at: www.wirelessethernet.com.

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7. Numeric K eypad

Connection

1. Either switch Off the power for the computer or put it on standby.

2. Connect the external numeric keypad.

Connect the external numeric keypad to the expansion keyboard/mouse connector on the rear of the computer. Face the connector with the stamped arrow upward.

Critical Point

The expansion numeric keypad can only be used when the computer is in numeric lock mode. You can connect a mouse to the mouse connector on the numeric keypad.

Mouse connector

Adjust the angle of the numeric keypad with the tilt foot on the bottom of the numeric keypad.

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8. Printers

Critical Point

If the printer supports USB connection, you can also use the USB connector.

Connection

W ARNING

ELECTRIC SHOCK

Always switch off the power and disconnect the AC adaptor before connecting/disconnecting a printer. Failure to do so can cause electrical shock.

CAUTION

BREAKDOWN

Read this manual carefully concerning cable connection so that you connect the cable correctly. Using this computer with an incorrectly connected cable can cause breakdown of this computer and of the printer.

1. Either switch Off the power for the computer or put it on standby.

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2. Connect the printer cable to the parallel connector on the rear of the computer.

Viewed from directly in front of it, the connector is trapezoidal. Line up the connectors with each other, then insert securely (1), and tighten the screws at the left and right of the printer cable (2).

3. Connect the printer cable and power cable to the printer.

For details on the connection method, see the printer’s manual. The power cable may be connected to the printer.

4. Plug the printer power cable plug into a socket and switch on the power for the printer.

5. Connect the AC adaptor to the computer and switch on its power.

6. When connecting a printer for the first time, install the driver.

For details on installing the printer driver, see the printer’s manual.

Critical Point

Connecting a printer requires a printer cable. Some printers come without a printer cable. Also, some printers come with a cable that is the wrong configuration for connecting to this computer. If this is the case, separately purchase a printer cable that can connect your printer and this computer. The method for connecting the printer depends on the printer. For details, see the printer’s manual.

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9. External Displays

Connections

It is possible to connect a projector, CRT display, or other external display to this computer. This section explains how to connect a CRT display to the external display connector on the rear of the computer.

W ARNING

ELECTRIC SHOCK

When connecting/disconnecting an external display, always switch off the power for the computer and disconnect the AC adaptor. Failure to do so can cause electrical shock.

CAUTION

BREAKDOWN

1. Switch off the power for the computer, then disconnect the AC adaptor.

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2. Connect the display cable to the external display connector on the rear of the computer.

Viewed from directly in front of it, the connector is trapezoidal. Line up the connectors with each other, then insert securely (1), then tighten the screws at the left and right of the display cable (2).

3. Connect the display cable to the CRT display.

For details on the connection method, see the external display’s manual.

4. Connect the CRT display’s power cable, then switch on the CRT display’s power.

5. Connect the AC adaptor to the computer and switch on its power.

Critical Point

When you switch on the power for the computer after connecting the external display, the following may occur.

• The computer’s LCD display and the external display may be displayed on at the same time.

• The “Add new hardware wizard” may be displayed. In this case, install the driver for the external display according to the instructions on the screen.

Separate the external display from the floppy disk drive and other units that generate magnetic fields.

6. Switch the screen display.

Pressing the “Fn” + “F10” keys at the same time switches the display LCD display → CRT → Both → LCD display... You can also switch the display with the operating system “Display properties”.

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10.Pointing Devices

Touch Pad

The touch pad is a convenient pointing device with which you can move the mouse pointer with your fingertip. The touch pad comprises the operation pad and the two buttons in front of it. The operation pad has the function of the ball section of a mouse. You move the mouse pointer on the screen by dragging your fingertip up/down/left/right over the operation pad. Also, by gently tapping the operation pad you can carry out such operations as clicking, double-clicking, pointing, dragging, etc. The left and right buttons are equivalent to the left and right buttons on a mouse. These functions depend on the application. The center scroll button allows you to move the screen easily up and down by pressing the center scroll button forward and back.

Operation pad

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Left button

Scroll button

Right button

Critical Point

The basic principles of the touch pad are such that the touch pad operates somewhat differently for different users due to such factors as the degree of dryness of the fingertip of the user. If condensation due to humidity or soiling gets on the operation pad, this can cause malfunction. If this happens, use a soft, dry cloth to wipe it clean. If the touch pad is extremely dirty, wipe it with a soft cloth dipped in neutral cleaning agent diluted with water. The center scroll button can be used if you install the accessory “Alps Pointing Device Driver”. Some applications can not scroll the screen with the scroll button. When using a PS/2 mouse, it is necessary to set such parameters as simultaneous use with the touch pad in the BIOS setup “Keyboard/mouse settings”.

Touch pad usage

 Click

Clicking means to tap the operation pad once and let it go quickly or to click the left button. Also, clicking the right button once is called a “right click”.

 Double-click

Double-clicking means to tap the operation pad twice and let it go quickly or to click the left button twice. The speed of double-clicking can be adjusted with the “Mouse Properties” screen.

 Point

Pointing means to line up the mouse pointer with a menu or the like. If there are levels under the menu the mouse pointer is on (if is displayed at the right of the menu), that menu is displayed.

 Drag

Move the mouse pointer to any position, then quickly tap the operation pad twice and leave your finger on the operation pad after the second tap, then drag your fingertip along the operation pad to the desired position, then pull your fingertip off the operation pad. Alternatively, move the mouse pointer to any position, then holding down the left button, drag along the operation pad to the desired position, then pull your fingertip off the operation pad.

 Scroll

If you click the scroll area in the window and press the scroll button forward or back, the display in the window is scrolled.

Return: Press away from you. Forward: Press toward you.

Critical Point

The above button operations are for when the touch pad is set to right-handed operation. The roles of the left and right buttons, the mouse pointer speed, etc. can be set with the “Mouse Properties” window. When tapping, touch the operation pad quickly and gently. There is no need to apply force. When moving the mouse pointer with the touch pad, if you lift up your fingertip, move it to another position, then lower it to the touch pad again, the mouse pointer on the screen does not move. If you drag your fingertip along the operation pad from where you first touched it, then the screen moves in the direction you dragged along. The center scroll button can be used if you install the accessory “Alps Pointing Device Driver”.

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Mouse Usage

Place your hand on the mouse with the fingers on the left and right mouse buttons, then slide the mouse over your desktop or other flat surface. The arrow mark on the screen (mouse pointer) moves in the same direction as the mouse. Try moving the mouse while watching the screen.

Button Operation

 Click

Clicking means to tap the left mouse button once. Also, clicking the right button once is called a “right click”.

Click

 Double-click

Double-clicking means to tap the left mouse button twice in a row.

Click, click

 Point

Pointing means to line up the mouse pointer with a menu or the like. If there are levels under the menu the mouse pointer is on (if is displayed at the right of the menu), that menu is displayed.

 Drag

While holding down the left button, move the mouse pointer to any position, then release the button.

Release

Press

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Critical Point

The above button operations are for when the mouse is set to right-handed operation. The roles of the left and right buttons, the mouse pointer speed, etc. can be set with the “Mouse Properties” window.

PS/2 Mouse

1. Switch off the power for the computer or put it on standby.

2. Connect the mouse.

Connect the mouse to the expansion keyboard/mouse connector on the rear of the computer. Face the connector with the stamped arrow upward.

Critical Point

On models with no internal pointing device, always connect the mouse before switching on the power. Set such parameters as simultaneous use with the internal pointing device and hot plug functions in the BIOS setup “Keyboard/mouse settings”.

USB Mouse

You can connect a USB mouse to a USB connector on this computer.

1. Connect the mouse to the computer’s USB connector.

Line up the connector shapes, then insert straight in.

Critical Point

A USB mouse can be installed or removed with the power for the computer On. Connecting a USB mouse does not disable the touch pad. To disable the touch pad, see “Disabling the Touch Pad” below. A USB mouse can be connected to either USB connector.

Disabling the Touch Pad

When you connect a USB mouse to this computer, both the touch pad and the USB mouse are enabled. To disable the touch pad when a USB mouse is connected, set the following.

1. Set the BIOS setup “Internal Pointing Device” item to “"Manual Setting"”.

2. When you start Windows, press the “Fn” and “F4” keys at the same time.

Each time these keys are pressed, the touch pad toggles between enabled and disabled. When the touch pad is enabled “Internal pointing device: Enabled” is displayed; when the touch pad is disabled “Internal pointing device: Disabled” is displayed.

IMPORTANT

• Always connect a mouse if you are going to disable the touch pad.

Critical Point

Even if you press the “Fn” + “F4” keys at the same time and disable the touch pad, after the computer is restarted or after resuming, the touch pad is enabled. If you want the touch pad disabled again, you must press the “Fn” + “F4” keys again. If the “BATTERYAID (2/2)” tab is not displayed on the Windows 2000 “Power Option Properties”, the message in Step 2 is not displayed on the screen. (Hotkey Utility for XP) If the BIOS setup “Internal pointing device” item is set to “Always disable”, the touch pad is always disabled.

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11. Keyboard

The keyboard is a device for inputting data and instructions to the computer and having it execute them.

Control keys Character keys

Num Lk

Insert

Delete

F1Esc F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 F9 F10 F11 F12

QWERT Y UI OP

Tab

CapsLock

Shift Shift

Ctrl Alt

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Alt Ctrl

Scr Lk

Prt Sc

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[{]

Enter

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Numeric Keypad Mode

The mode in which some of the character keys are used as numeric keys (with a key layout that makes numeric input easier) instead of their normal functions is called numeric keypad mode. The keyboard is switched to numeric keypad mode with [Num Lk]. (In numeric keypad mode, 1 is displayed on the status indicator LCD.) The keys surrounded by thick lines in the diagram above become the numeric keypad. The numbers input with these keys are printed in front of each key.

SysRq

Backspace

Enter

Pause Break

Home

Pg Up

Pg Dn

End

Critical Point

When the separately sold numeric keypad is connected, if you press [Num Lk] to put the computer into numeric keypad mode, the keys on the external numeric keypad are enabled, but the numeric keypad section on the keyboard is disabled.

Function Keys

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

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

[Fn+F3]: Pressing [F3] while holding [Fn] will toggle the Audio Mute on and off. [Fn+F4]: Pressing [F4] while holding [Fn] will toggle the touchpad on and off. (This function key

combination only works if the BIOS setting for Advanced > Keyboard/Mouse Features > Internal Pointing Device is set to Manual Setting.)

[Fn+F5]: Pressing [F5] while holding [Fn] allows you to toggle between video compensation and no compensation. (Video compensation controls spacing on the display. When it is enabled, displays with less than 1024 x 768 or 800 x 600 pixel resolution will still cover the entire screen.)

[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 [F10] while holding [Fn] allows you to change your selection of where to

send your display video. Each time you press the combination of keys you will step to the next choice. The choices, in order, are: built-in display panel only, both built-in display panel and external monitor or external monitor only.

SUS/RES switch

Activates the Hibernate/Standby or Shutdown. If you press this button for more than 4 seconds, the system will force to shutdown.

Space key Inputs a single space character.

(This is the long key with nothing written on it at the center of the front of the keyboard.)

[↑][↓][←][→] (cursor) keys

Move the cursor.

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[Enter] key

Also called the return key or the line feed key. This key inputs line feeds and executes command.

[Ctrl] key

Used in combination with other keys; its functions depend on the application software.

[Shift] key

Used in combination with other keys.

[Alt] key

Used in combination with other keys; its functions depend on the application software.

[Caps Lock] key

To lock the keyboard into caps mode, press this key, pressing this key again ends caps mode.

[Num Lk] (numerical lock) key

Press this key to put the computer into numeric keypad mode.

[Scr Lk] (scroll lock) key

Its functions depend on the application software.

[Print Screen] key

Press this key to make a hard copy of the screen.

[Pause] key

Press this key to pause the screen display.

[Break] key

Its functions depend on the application software.

[Insert] key

Press this key to insert a new character between characters. The new characters are entered at the cursor position.

[Delete] key

Press this key to delete a character. Pressing the Delete key and the Ctrl and Alt keys at the same time resets this computer.

[Home] key

Press this key to move the cursor directly to the head of the row or the head of the document.

[End] key

Press this key to move the cursor directly to the end of the row or the end of the document.

[Pg Up] key

Press this key to switch to the previous screen.

[Pg Dn] key

Press this key to switch to the next screen.

[Back Space] key

Press this key to delete the character to the left of the cursor position.

[Sys Rq] (system request) key

When this key is supported by the application software, this key is used for such functions as resetting the keyboard. Press this key together with the Fn key.

[ ] (Windows) key (only valid for Windows 98 / Windows Me and Windows XP)

Press this key to display the Start menu.

[ ] (Application) key (only valid for Windows 98 / Windows Me and Windows XP)

Press this key to display the shortcut menu for the selected item. This key has the same role as the mouse right click.

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12. CDs

Cautions on Handling

In order to prevent breakdowns, please pay attention to the following points when using the CD drive.

CD Media Precautions

 Do not paste labels or write with a ballpoint pen or a pencil on either side of a CD.  Do not touch or scratch the data side of a CD.  Do not bend a CD or place any heavy objects on it.  If a CD becomes dirty or wet, wipe it gently with a slightly damp cloth from the center to the

outside, then dry it gently with a dry cloth.

 Do not let coffee or other liquids get onto CDs.  Do not store CDs anywhere too hot or too cold.  Do not store CDs anywhere humid or dusty.

CD-ROM Drive Cautions

 Do not use any CDs that are not circular (for example, star-shaped CDs or card-shaped CDs).

They may not be read or written correctly and can cause breakdowns.

 This computer can only use CDs that have one of the following marks. Do not use any CD that

has none of these marks. Using such a CD can cause a breakdown. CDs with certain of these marks require specific applications in order to be used.

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 When using anything other than a CD, please read “To users of the DVD-ROM & CD-R/RW drive

and CD-R/RW drive”.

Loading/Removing CDs

This section explains how to load CDs. The procedure for removing CDs is the same.

1. Press the CD eject button.

The tray jumps out slightly.

CD eject button

2. (1) Pull out the tray the rest of the way. (2) Place the CD on the tray.

While supporting the tray with one hand, place the CD on the tray with its label facing up and fit the CD onto the tray so that the round projection at the center of the tray snaps into the CD’s center hole with a click.

3. Gently push the tray into the computer.

IMPORTANT

• When placing a CD on the tray, be sure to line up the projection at the center of the tray and the hole at the center of the CD and press the CD onto the projection until it snaps into place with a click. If you do not fit the CD onto the tray projection properly, the CD may come loose inside the CD drive, which can damage the tray, the inside of the drive, and the CD.

Critical Point

When the data is read from it, a CD turns at high speed, so there may be vibration and a sound like rushing air. The CD drive for this computer has an electronic lock, so CDs can only be loaded/removed when the computer is running. If you use a CD with an off-balance center of gravity, for example a CD with something pasted on it, the CD drive unit may vibrate and not provide the normal level of performance. If you can not push the tray all the way back in, pull out the tray until you hear a sound, then push it in again. When the power for the computer is Off, the tray may not close. If that happens, switch the power back On, then close the tray. If for any reason, the tray does not come out when you press the eject button, double-click the “My Computer” icon, right-click the CD icon in the “My Computer” window, then click “Eject”. If the tray still does not come out, slip the tip of a paper clip or the like into the hole at the right of the CD eject button on the front of the CD-ROM drive and pull out the tray.

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CD eject button

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13. Diskettes

Cautions for Handling

In order to prevent damage, please observe the following points carefully when using diskettes.

 Be careful not to let coffee or any other liquid get on a diskette.  Do not open the shutter and touch the disk itself.  Do not bend a diskette or place any heavy objects on it.  Keep magnets and other magnetic objects away from diskettes.  Be careful not to drop diskettes on hard floors.  Do not store diskettes anywhere too hot or too cold.  Do not store diskettes anywhere humid or dusty.  Do not pile one label on top of another. They can jam up in the drive.  Do not let condensation or water drops get onto diskettes.

Loading/Removing Diskettes

This section explains how to load and remove diskettes.

With the shutter facing the inside of the drive and the label facing up, insert the diskette until the diskette eject button pops out.

Diskette eject button

Label

Removing

After making sure that the diskette access lamp is not lit up, press the diskette eject button.

Diskette eject button

Access Lamp

Critical Point

Use diskettes formatted for DOS/V. Operation of other diskettes is not guaranteed. If you eject a diskette while the diskette access lamp is lit up, data on the disk may be destroyed. When you want to protect the data written on a diskette from erasure or know that you will not write further data on the diskette, slide the write-protect tab on the diskette so that the hole is exposed (inhibiting writing to the disk). If you later want to write to the disk again, slide the write-protect tab back to its original position covering up the hole.

Write-protect tab

Writing enabled Writing inhibited

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14. Caring for the Hardware

Caring for the Computer

WARNING

ELECTRIC SHOCK

In order to prevent electrical shock and injury, always do the following before caring for the computer.

• Switch off the computer power and disconnect the AC adaptor.

• Switch off the power for the printer and any other peripheral equipment and disconnect it from the computer.

Gently wipe the computer clean with a soft, dry cloth. If the computer is very soiled, wipe it with a soft cloth dipped in water or in neutral cleaning agent diluted with water and well wrung out. When wiping using neutral cleaning agent, follow this by wiping with a soft cloth dipped in water. Also, when wiping the computer, be careful not to let any water get inside the computer. Never use benzene, paint thinner, or other volatile chemical or washcloth embedded with a chemical cleaner.

Caring for the Floppy Disk Drive

When the floppy disk drive is used for a long time, the head (the part that reads and writes the data) becomes dirty. If the head becomes too dirty, the floppy disk drive will stop being able to read and write data recorded on diskettes. Clean the head with a separately-sold cleaning diskette about once every three months.

Cleaning the Floppy Disk Drive Head

1. Put the cleaning diskette in the drive.

2. Access the floppy disk drive from “My Computer”.

3. When the message is displayed, click “No”.

4. When the diskette access lamp goes out, remove the cleaning diskette.

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In order to prevent unauthorized usage of this computer, a security button, and other security functions can be used.

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Fujitsu LifeBook E7010x User's Guide

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual