Fujitsu LifeBook N3010 User Manual
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according to FCC Part 15
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Address: 5200 Patrick Henry Drive
Telephone: (408) 982-9500
Declares that product: Model Configuration: LifeBook N3010
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LifeBook N Series User’s Guide
Fujitsu LifeBook® N Series
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
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PREFACE
Preface
About This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Fujitsu Contact Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
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GETTING TO KNOW
YOUR LIFEBOOK NOTEBOOK
Overview
Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Locating the Controls
and Connectors
Top and Front Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Front Panel Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Left-Side Panel Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Right-Side Panel Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Top/Back Panel Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Bottom Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Keyboard
Using the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Numeric Keypad. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Windows Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Cursor Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Function Keys. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Volume Control
Controlling the Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
TouchPad Pointing Device
Clicking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Double-Clicking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Dragging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
TouchPad Control Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Flexible Bay Devices
Removing and Installing Modular Devices . . . . .21
LifeBook Application Panel
Launching Applications with
the LifeBook Application Panel . . . . . . . . . . .22
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GETTING STARTED
Status/Power Indicators
Power Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Battery Charging Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Battery Status Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Floppy Drive Access Indicator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Hard Drive Access Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Media Player Access Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
NumLk Indicator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
CapsLock Indicator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
ScrLk Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Power Sources
Connecting the AC Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Display Panel
Opening the Display Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Adjusting Display Panel Brightness . . . . . . . . . . .28
Closing the Display Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Starting Your LifeBook Notebook
Power On. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Boot Sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
LifeBook N Series User’s Guide
BIOS Setup Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Booting the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Windows Product Activation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Registering Your LifeBook Notebook . . . . . . . . . 31
Installing Click Me!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Power Management
Power and Suspend/Resume Button . . . . . . . . . 32
Suspend Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Hibernation (Save-to-disk) Feature. . . . . . . . . . . 33
Display Timeout. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Hard Disk Timeout. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Restarting the System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Power Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
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USER-INSTALLABLE FEATURES
Lithium ion Battery
Recharging the Batteries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Replacing the Battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Internal Floppy Disk Drive
Loading a Disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Ejecting a Disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Preparing a Disk for Use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Optical Drive
Optical Drive Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Loading Media. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Removing Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Emergency DVD/CD-ROM Tray Release . . . . . .41
Using the Optical Player Software . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Using DolbyTM Headphone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Using the Optical Drive on Battery Power . . . . . 42
Auto Insert Notification Function . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Hard Disk Drive
Formatting the Hard Disk Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
PC Cards
Installing PC Cards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Removing PC Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Memory Upgrade Module
Installing a Memory Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Removing a Memory Upgrade Module . . . . . . . 46
Checking the Computer Recognition
of New Memory Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Device Ports
Communications Ports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
LAN Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
IEEE 1394 Jack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 Ports . . . . . . . . . . 47
Microphone Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
S-Video Out Port. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Optical Digital Audio-Out Connector. . . . . . . . . 47
Headphone Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
External Monitor Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Troubleshooting
Identifying the Problem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Specific Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Troubleshooting Table. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Power On Self Test Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Modem Result Codes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Restoring Your Pre-installed Software . . . . . . . . 62
Drive Image Special Edition (DISE) . . . . . . . . . . . 62
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Care and Maintenance
LifeBook Notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Batteries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Floppy Disks and Drives. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
DVDs and CDs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
PC Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
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SPECIFICATIONS
Specifications
Configuration Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
Microprocessor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
Mass Storage Devices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
Device Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
Power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
Dimensions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
Environmental Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
Popular Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
Pre-Installed Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
Application Descriptions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
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APPENDIX
Integrated Wireless LAN User’s Guide
FCC Regulatory Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89
Before Using the Wireless LAN
For better communications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91
Stopping transmission. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92
Starting Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92
Connection using Windows XP
Flow of operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93
Preparation for wireless LAN connection . . . . . .93
Connection to the network. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting the Wireless LAN . . . . . . . . . . .98
Glossary
Wireless LAN Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100
IP address information
IP Address Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102
GLOSSARY
Glossary
Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
Regulatory Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84
Wireless LAN Specifications
Wireless LAN Specification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103
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Preface
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Preface
ABOUT THIS GUIDE
The LifeBook® N Series notebook from Fujitsu PC
Corporation is a completely self-contained unit with an
active-matrix color LCD display. It has a powerful interface that enables it to support a variety of optional
features.
This manual explains how to operate your LifeBook
notebook’s hardware and built-in system software. Your
notebook is compatible with the IBM® PC AT.
It comes with Microsoft® Windows® XP Home Edition
or Windows XP Professional pre-installed.
Preface
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E-mail: 8fujitsu@fujitsupc.com
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Web site: http://www.fujitsupc.com
Before you place the call, you should have the
following information ready so that the customer
support representative can provide you with the
fastest possible solution:
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Product name
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Product configuration number
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Product serial number
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Purchase date
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Conditions under which the problem occurred
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Any error messages that have occurred
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Hardware configuration
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Type of device connected, if any
Conventions Used in the Guide
Keyboard keys appear in brackets.
Example: [Fn], [F1], [ESC], [ENTER] and [CTRL].
Pages with additional information about a specific topic
are cross-referenced within the text.
Example: (See page xx.)
On screen buttons or menu items appear in bold
Example: Click OK to restart your LifeBook notebook.
DOS commands you enter appear in Courier type.
Example: Shut down the computer?
POINT
The point icon highlights information that will enhance
your understanding of the subject material.
CAUTION
The caution icon highlights information that is
important to the safe operation of your computer, or to
the integrity of your files. Please read all caution
information carefully.
Fujitsu Online
You can go directly to the online Fujitsu Product catalog
for your LifeBook notebook by clicking on the LifeBook
Accessories Web site URL link, located in the Windows
Start menu.
You can also reach Fujitsu Service and Support online by
clicking on the Fujitsu Service and Support Web site
URL link, located in the Service and Support Software
folder of the Windows Start menu.
POINT
You must have an active internet connection to use the
on-line URL links.
WARRANTY
Depending upon the configuration of your LifeBook
notebook, your system is backed by either a one-year or
three-year International Limited Warranty. Check the
information that came with your LifeBook notebook for
further warranty terms and conditions.
WARNING
The warning icon highlights information that can be
hazardous to either you, your LifeBook notebook, or
your files. Please read all warning information carefully.
FUJITSU CONTACT INFORMATION
Service and Support
You can contact Fujitsu Service and Support the
following ways:
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Toll free: 1-800-8Fujitsu (1-800-838-5487)
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Fax: 1-901-259-5700
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Getting to Know
Your LifeBook Notebook
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Figure 2-1. LifeBook N Series
Overview
This section describes the components of your Fujitsu
LifeBook N Series notebook. We strongly recommend
that you read it before using your LifeBook notebook,
even if you are already familiar with notebook
computers.
UNPACKING
When you receive your LifeBook notebook, unpack it
carefully, and compare the parts you have received with
the items listed below.
For a pre-configured model you should have:
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LifeBook N Series notebook computer (Figure 2-1)
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Lithium ion battery, pre-installed
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AC adapter with AC power cord (Figure 2-2)
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Modular optical drive
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Phone/Modem (RJ-11) telephone cable
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Drivers and Applications Restore CD
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Getting Started Guide
Getting to Know Your LifeBook
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User’s Guide (this guide)
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International Limited Warranty Brochure
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Microsoft-associated materials
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Premium Care registration card
Depending upon the configuration of your system, one
or more of the following items may also be included in
the box:
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DVD Player Application CD
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Additional battery(ies)
Figure 2-2. AC Adapter
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Figure 2-3. LifeBook notebook with display open 1
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Locating the Controls and Connectors
TOP AND FRONT COMPONENTS
The following is a brief description of your LifeBook
notebook’s top and front components.
Status Indicator Panel
The Status Indicator Panel displays symbols that
correspond with specific components of your LifeBook
notebook. (See Status Indicator Panel on page 14 for more
information)
Display Panel Latch
The display panel latch locks and releases the display
panel.
Display Panel
The display panel is a color LCD panel with back
lighting for the display of text and graphics.
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Status Indicator Panel
Display Panel Latch
Display Panel
LifeBook Application Panel
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Keyboard
6
Touchpad Pointing Device
7
Power/Suspend/Resume
Button
LifeBook Application Panel
The LifeBook Application Panel provides one-touch
application launch capability. (See LifeBook Application
Panel on page 22 for more information)
Keyboard
A full-size keyboard with dedicated Windows keys.
(See Using the Keyboard on page 16 for more information)
Touchpad Pointing Device
The pointing device is a Touchpad that allows you
simple cursor control. (See TouchPad Pointing Device on
page 19 for more information)
Power and Suspend/Resume Button
The Power and Suspend/Resume button is always used
to Power On your LifeBook notebook from its Off state.
It is also used as the Suspend/Resume button. This
allows you to suspend notebook activity without
powering off, resume your notebook from suspend
mode, and power on your LifeBook notebook when it
has been shut down. (See Power On on page 29 for more
information) and (See Power and Suspend/Resume Button
on page 32 for more information)
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Figure 2-4. LifeBook notebook front panel 1
FRONT PANEL COMPONENTS
Following is a brief description of your LifeBook notebook’s front components.
Flexible Bay
The Flexible Bay can accommodate one of the following
devices. (See Flexible Bay Devices on page 21 for more
information)
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Modular DVD/CD-RW combo drive, or,
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Modular DVD-RW drive
Flexible Bay
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Emergency Tray Release
3
Media Player Eject Button
Emergency Tray Release
If you want to open the media tray when power is not
applied to the system, insert a straightened out paper
clip or similar device into the recessed hole.
Media Player Eject Button
When a media player is installed in the flexible bay and
power is applied to the system, press the media player
eject button to open the disk tray.
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Figure 2-5. LifeBook notebook left-side panel 1
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LEFT-SIDE PANEL COMPONENTS
Following is a brief description of your LifeBook notebook’s left-side components.
Anti-theft Lock Slot
The anti-theft lock slot allows you to attach an optional
physical lock down device.
Internal Floppy Disk Drive
The standard floppy disk drive accommodates 3.5"
floppy disks. (See Internal Floppy Disk Drive on page 39
for more information)
IEEE 1394 Jack
The IEEE 1394 jack is used to connect between your
LifeBook notebook and a peripheral, such as a digital
video camera. (See IEEE 1394 Jack on page 47 for more
information)
Anti-theft Lock Slot
Internal Floppy Disk Drive
IEEE 1394 Jack
Optical Digital Audio Out/
Headphone Jack
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Microphone Jack
6
Volume Control Dial
7
Stereo Speaker
Optical Digital Audio-Out/Headphone Jack
When used as an optical digital audio-out, this jack
allows you to download digital audio onto a MiniDisc
recorder’s SPDIF (Sony Philips Digital Interface) format.
(See Optical Digital Audio-Out Connector on page 47 for
more information). When used as a headphone jack, this
jack allows you to connect headphones or powered
external speakers. (See Headphone Jack on page 48 for
more information)
Microphone Jack
The microphone jack allows you to connect an external
mono microphone. (See Microphone Jack on page 47 for
more information)
Volume Control Dial
The volume control dial can be used to manually control
the volume level. (See Controlling the Volume on page 18
for more information).
Stereo Speaker
The built-in dual speakers allow for stereo sound.
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Figure 2-6. LifeBook notebook right-side panel 12Stereo Speaker
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PC Card Eject Buttons
RIGHT-SIDE PANEL COMPONENTS
Following is a brief description of your LifeBook notebook’s right-side components.
Stereo Speaker
The built-in dual speakers allow for stereo sound.
PC Card Eject Buttons
The PC Card eject buttons are used to eject a PC Card
from the PC Card slot. (See PC Cards on page 44 for more
information)
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4
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Air Flow Vents
PC Card Slots
The PC Card Slots allow you to install two Type I or
Type II PC Cards or one Type III PC Card.
(See PC Cards on page 44 for more information)
Air Flow Vents
The air flow vents assist in the proper cooling of the
system.
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Figure 2-7. LifeBook notebook top/back panel 1
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Battery/Power Indicators
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USB 2.0 Ports
3
LAN Port
4
DC Power Jack
22
3
5
Air Flow Vents
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S-Video Out Port
7
External Monitor Port
8
Modem Port
TOP/BACK PANEL COMPONENTS
Following is a brief description of your LifeBook notebook’s top and rear panel components.
Battery/Power Indicators
The battery/power indicators are located on the rear
portion of the top cover. The battery/power indicators
display the state of system power. (See Status/Power Indi-
cators on page 14 for more information)
USB 2.0 Ports
The four USB ports allow you to connect Universal
Serial Bus 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices. (See Universal Serial
Bus (USB) 2.0 Ports on page 47 for more information)
LAN Port
The LAN port is designed to accept a Local Area
Network (LAN) RJ-45 jack. (See Communications Ports
on page 47 for more information)
DC Power Jack
The DC power jack allows you to plug in the AC adapter
to power your LifeBook notebook and charge the
internal Lithium ion battery.
Air Flow Vents
The air flow vents assist in the proper cooling of the
system.
S-Video Out Port
The S-Video out port is used to transmit a higher
resolution video signal to a compatible TV or VCR.
(See S-Video Out Port on page 47 for more information)
External Monitor Port
The external monitor port allows you to connect an
external monitor. (See External Monitor Port on page 48
for more information)
Modem Port
The modem port is designed to accept a Modem (RJ-11)
telephone jack for the multi-national internal 56K
modem. (See Communications Ports on page 47 for more
information)
POINT
The internal modem is designed to the ITU-T V.90
standard. Its maximum speed of 53000bps is the
highest allowed by FCC, and its actual connection rate
depends on the line conditions. The maximum upload
speed is 33600bps.
CAUTION
The internal modem is not intended for use with Digital
PBX systems. Do not connect the internal modem to a
digital PBX as it may cause serious damage to the
internal modem or your entire LifeBook notebook.
Consult your PBX manufacturer’s documentation for
details. Some hotels have Digital PBX systems. Be sure
to find out BEFORE you connect your modem. Thirdparty hardware is available to allow modem-to-PBX
interface.
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Figure 2-8. LifeBook notebook bottom panel 1
BOTTOM COMPONENTS
Following is a brief description of your LifeBook notebook’s bottom panel components.
Configuration Label
The configuration label shows the configuration part
number, the Fujitsu part number, and the various
components that make up your LifeBook notebook.
This label provides manufacturer information that you
will need to give your support representative in the event
you find it necessary to contact Fujitsu.
Lithium ion Battery Bay
The battery bay contains the internal Lithium ion
battery. It can be opened for the removal of the battery
when stored over a long period of time or for swapping
a discharged battery with a charged Lithium ion battery.
(See Lithium ion Battery on page 37 for more information)
Configuration Label
2
Lithium ion Battery Bay
3
Communications Device
Compartment Cover
45Memory Compartment
Cover
Flexible Bay Device
Memory Compartment Cover
Your LifeBook notebook comes with high speed
DDR266 SO-DIMM memory. The memory upgrade
compartment allows you to expand the system memory
capacity of your LifeBook notebook, thus improving
overall performance. (See Memory Upgrade Module on
page 45 for more information)
Flexible Bay Device
The Flexible Bay can accommodate one of the following
devices. (See Flexible Bay Devices on page 21 for more
information)
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Modular DVD/CD-RW combo drive, or,
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Modular DVD-RW drive
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Communications Device Compartment Cover
This compartment is used to house a LAN/modem.
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Figure 2-9 Status Indicator Panel
1 Power
2 Battery Charging
3 Battery Status
4 Floppy Disk Access
5 Hard Drive Access
6 Media Drive Access
7 NumLk
8 CapsLk
9 ScrLk
Status/Power Indicators
There are two sets of status indicators on your LifeBook
notebook. The larger array -- called the Status Indicator
panel -- is located just below the display. Within this
panel are symbols that correspond to specific component of your LifeBook notebook. These symbols tell you
how each of those components are operating.
(Figure 2-9)
The second set of status indicators is located on the rear
of the top cover, between the two hinges. These LEDs
indicate the battery and power status. The function of
these indicators corresponds to the power and battery
indicators in the Status Indicator panel, and allow you to
monitor the power state while the system is closed.
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1 Power icon
2 Battery Charging icon
3 Battery Status icon
Figure 2-10 Battery and Power Status LEDs
POWER INDICATOR
The Power indicator shows whether your system is operating. It has three different states, each of which tells you
what mode your LifeBook notebook is in at that time.
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Steady On: This means that there is power to your
LifeBook notebook and that it is ready for use.
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Flashing: This means that your LifeBook notebook is
in Suspend mode.
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Steady Off: This means that your system is either in
Save-to-Disk mode, or that your LifeBook notebook
has been turned off with the power/suspend/resume
button.
If you are charging your battery, the Power indicator
symbol remains on even if your notebook is shut off.
The Power indicator symbol will also remain on if you
have either adapter connected and are shut down from
Windows, but have not turned off using the power/
suspend/resume button.
BATTERY CHARGING INDICATOR
The Battery Charging indicators display whether or not
the Lithium ion battery is currently being charged.
LED Condition Charging Status of Battery
Green, solid
Orange, solid Being charged
Orange, blinking
Off
Fully charged or no battery
installed.
Charging suspended because battery temperature too high.
Not charging because AC adapter
is not connected.
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BATTERY STATUS INDICATOR
This indicators display how much charge is available
within the installed battery.
LED Condition Battery Charge Level
Green, solid Between 51% and 100% charged
Orange, solid Between 13% and 50% charged
Red, solid Between 0% and 12% charged
Red, blinking There is a problem with the battery
Off
No battery is installed or the system
is shut off.
FLOPPY DRIVE ACCESS INDICATOR
The Floppy Drive Access indicator states whether the
internal floppy disk drive is being accessed. This indicator will flash if your software tries to access a disk even
if no floppy disk drive is installed. (See Internal Floppy
Disk Drive on page 37 for more information)
HARD DRIVE ACCESS INDICATOR
The Hard Drive Access indicator states whether your
internal hard drive is being accessed.
MEDIA PLAYER ACCESS INDICATOR
The media player Access indicator tells you that the
media player drive is being accessed. If the Auto Insert
Notification function is active, the indicator will flash
periodically when your system is checking the media
player drive. If the Auto Insert Notification function is
not active, the indicator will only flash when you access
the media player drive. The default setting is the Auto
Insert Notification function active.
NUMLK INDICATOR
The NumLk indicator states that the internal keyboard is
set in ten-key numeric keypad mode.
POINT
If you are using the optional external numerical keypad,
pressing the [NumLk] key will activate the external
keypad. The indicator will come on, however it will not
change any of the functionality of your keyboard keys.
CAPSLOCK INDICATOR
The CapsLock indicator states that your keyboard is set
to type in all capital letters.
SCRLK INDICATOR
The ScrLk indicator states that your scroll lock is active.
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Figure 2-11. Keyboard 1
Keyboard
USING THE KEYBOARD
Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook has an integral 84-key
keyboard. The keys perform all the standard functions of
a 101-key keyboard, including the Windows keys and
other special function keys. This section describes the
following keys.
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Numeric keypad: Your LifeBook notebook allows
certain keys to serve dual purposes, both as standard
characters and as numeric and mathematical keys. The
ability to toggle between the standard character and
numerical keys is controlled through the [NumLk]
key.
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Cursor keys: Your keyboard contains four arrow
keys for moving the cursor or insertion point to the
right, left, up, or down within windows, applications
and documents.
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Function keys: The keys labeled [F1] through [F12]
are used in conjunction with the [Fn] key to produce
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Function Keys
2
[Fn] Key
3
Start Key
4
Numeric Keypad (surrounded by thick gray line)
5
Application Key
6
Cursor Keys
special actions that vary depending on what program
is running.
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Windows keys: These keys work with your Windows
operating system and function the same as the
onscreen Start menu button, or the right button on
your pointing device.
NUMERIC KEYPAD
Certain keys on the keyboard perform dual functions as
both standard character keys and numeric keypad keys.
NumLk can be activated by pressing the [NumLk] keys.
Turning off the NumLk feature is done the same way.
Once this feature is activated you can enter numerals 0
through 9, perform addition ( + ), subtraction ( - ),
multiplication ( * ), or division ( / ), and enter decimal
points ( . ) using the keys designated as ten-key function
keys. The keys in the numeric keypad are marked on the
front edge of the key to indicate their secondary functions.
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POINT
If you are using the optional external numerical keypad,
pressing the [NumLk] key will activate the external keypad. The indicator will come on, however it will not
change any of the functionality of your keyboard keys.
WINDOWS KEYS
Your LifeBook notebook has two Windows keys: a Start
key and an Application key. The Start key displays the
Start menu. This button functions the same as your
onscreen Start menu button. The Application key functions the same as your right mouse button and displays
shortcut menus for the selected item. (Please refer to
your Windows documentation for additional information regarding the Windows keys.)
CURSOR KEYS
The cursor keys are the four arrow keys on the keyboard
which allow you to move the cursor up, down, left and
right in applications. In programs such as Windows
Explorer, it moves the “focus” (selects the next item up,
down, left, or right).
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in order, are: built-in display panel only, both built-in
display panel and external monitor or external
monitor only.
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[Fn+F11]: Pressing [F11] while holding [Fn] allows
you to send your screen display to a connected SVideo device. Pressing the switch repeatedly toggles
between computer display and S-Video device or
computer display only.
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.
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[Fn+F3]: Pressing [F3] while holding [Fn] will toggle
the Audio Mute on and off.
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[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.)
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[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.)
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[Fn+F6]: Pressing [F6] repeatedly while holding [Fn]
will lower the brightness of your display.
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[Fn+F7]: Pressing [F7] repeatedly while holding [Fn]
will increase the brightness of the display.
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[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,
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Volume Control
Your LifeBook notebook has multiple volume controls
which interact with each other.
POINT
Any software that contains audio files will also contain
a volume control of its own. If you install an external
audio device that has an independent volume control,
the hardware volume control and the software volume
control will interact with each other. It should be noted
that if you set your software volume to Off, you will
override the external volume control setting.
CONTROLLING THE VOLUME
The volume can be controlled in several different ways:
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Volume can be set using the volume dial on the lefthand side of the system. (See Figure 2-5 on page 10 for
location).
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Volume can be set from within the Volume Control on
the Taskbar.
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Volume can be controlled with the [F8] and [F9]
functions keys. Pressing [F8] repeatedly while holding
[Fn] will decrease the volume of your notebook.
Pressing [F9] repeatedly while holding [Fn] will
increase the volume of your notebook.
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Volume can be controlled by many volume controls
that are set within individual applications.
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Certain external audio devices you might connect to
your system may have hardware volume controls.
Each source discussed above puts an upper limit on the
volume level that must then be followed by the other
sources.
We recommend that you experiment with the various
volume controls to discover the optimal sound level.
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2
3
4
Figure 2-12. Touchpad Pointing Device 12Cursor
TouchPad Pointing Device
The TouchPad pointing device is built into your Fujitsu
LifeBook notebook. It is used to control the movement
of the pointer to select items on your display panel. The
TouchPad is composed of a cursor control, a left and
right button, and an up-and-down scroll button. The
cursor control works the same way a mouse does, and
moves the cursor around the display. It only requires
light pressure with the tip of your finger, and the more
pressure you use, the faster the cursor will move. The left
and right buttons function the same as mouse buttons.
The actual functionality of the buttons may vary
depending on the application that is being used. The upand down scroll buttons allow you to quickly navigate
up and down a screen. (Figure 2-12)
POINT
An external mouse can be connected to the USB port
on your LifeBook notebook, and be used simultaneously with the TouchPad. However, if you boot the
system with an external mouse connected the TouchPad will be disabled or enabled depending on your
BIOS settings.
more information)
(See BIOS Setup Utility on page 29 for
Scroll Buttons
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Left Button
CLICKING
Clicking means pushing and releasing a button. To leftclick, move the cursor to the item you wish to select,
press the left button once, and then immediately release
it. To right-click, move the mouse cursor to the item you
wish to select, press the right button once, and then
immediately release it. You also have the option to
perform the clicking operation by tapping lightly on the
Tou ch Pa d on ce . (Figure 2-13)
Figure 2-13. Clicking
DOUBLE-CLICKING
Double-clicking means pushing and releasing the left
button twice in rapid succession. This procedure does
not function with the right button. To double-click,
move the cursor to the item you wish to select, press
the left button twice, and then immediately release it.
You also have the option to perform the double-click
operation by tapping lightly on the TouchPad twice.
(Figure 2-14)
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Figure 2-14. Double-clicking
POINT
If the interval between clicks is too long, the
double-click will not be executed.
DRAGGING
Dragging means pressing and holding the left button,
while moving the cursor. To drag, move the cursor to
the item you wish to move. Press and hold the left
button while moving the item to its new location
and then release it. Dragging can also be done using the
TouchPad. First, tap the TouchPad twice over the item
you wish to move making sure to leave your finger on
the pad after the final tap. Next, move the object to its
new location by moving your finger across the
TouchPad, and then release your finger. (Figure 2-15)
Figure 2-15. Dragging
TOUCHPAD CONTROL ADJUSTMENT
The Windows Control Panel allows you to customize your
TouchPad with selections made from within the Mouse
Properties dialog box.
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1 Flexible Bay
Figure 2-16 Flexible Bay
Flexible Bay Devices
Your LifeBook notebook contains a Flexible Bay. The
Flexible Bay can accommodate a modular DVD/CD-RW
or DVD-RW drive (Figure 2-16).
You Flexible Bay will have one of the following devices
installed. All devices listed here are also options which
can be purchased separately.
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Modular DVD/CD-RW combo drive: This allows you
to access movies, software, and audio DVD/CDs as
well as to write to CDs.
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Modular DVD-RW drive: This allows you to play CD’s
and DVD’s, record CD-R’s and CD-RW’s, and record
DVD-R’s and DVD-RW’s.
REMOVING AND INSTALLING
MODULAR DEVICES
To remove and install modular devices in the Flexible
Bay, perform a cold swap, as follows (Cold-swapping is
swapping devices while your LifeBook notebook is
powered off.)
POINT
You should never leave your Flexible Bay empty when
the LifeBook notebook is in operation.
Cold-swapping
To cold-swap modular devices in your Flexible Bay
follow these easy steps: (Figure 2-17)
1. Close any open files.
2. Shut down your LifeBook notebook.
3. Pull out the Flexible Bay release latch, then press the
latch in to release the modular device. This will push
your device out slightly, allowing you to remove the
device.
4. Slide your device out until it is clear of the bay.
This will require light force.
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Figure 2-17 Removing a device from the Flexible Bay
CAUTION
Be careful when aligning and seating devices in the bay.
If the fit is incorrect, you may damage the bay or the
device. If the device does not move easily in the bay,
remove it, and check for dirt or foreign objects. It will
require a firm push to latch the device in place.
5. Slide the device you are installing into your
LifeBook notebook until it clicks into place.
6. It is now safe to turn your notebook back on.
7. You can now access and use the device.
Your LifeBook notebook will automatically detect the
new device and activate it within your system. The drive
letters associated with the device will be created and
listed under My Computer and Windows Explorer.
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Figure 2-18. LifeBook Application Panel 12Email
Internet
LifeBook Application Panel
A unique feature of your LifeBook notebook is the
Application Panel that allows you to launch applications
with the touch of a button when your system is on.
LAUNCHING APPLICATIONS WITH
THE LIFEBOOK APPLICATION PANEL
Pressing any of the buttons will launch a user-defined
application. Your LifeBook notebook is pre-installed with
software utilities that let you operate and configure your
LifeBook Application Panel. These utilities are found
under the Start menu, under Programs, then under LifeBook Application Panel. They include Application Panel
Setup, Guide, Activate Panel and Deactivate Panel.
Configuring your LifeBook Application Panel
When you start Windows, the LifeBook Application
Panel is automatically activated. An icon resembling a
finger pressing a button will appear on the system tray
(the indented portion of the status bar where the clock is
displayed). When you see this icon you will know that
LifeBook Application Panel is active.
As an application launcher, the LifeBook Application
Panel is very flexible, giving you a variety of options. To
set up the Panel to best suit your needs, we have
provided the Application Panel Setup utility that quickly
and easily helps you make the most of this valuable
feature.
To configure your LifeBook Application Panel with
Application Panel Setup:
1. Click on Start.
2. Click on Programs.
3. Click on LifeBook Application Panel.
4. Click on Application Panel Setup.
34Application A
Application B
The Application Panel Setup utility will appear. There
are tabs that correspond to the application buttons on
the LifeBook Application Panel. When you receive your
LifeBook notebook, these buttons are pre-configured to
launch the associated programs, as defined below:
Button Label Button Function Default Application
1 E-mail Netscape Messenger
2 Internet Internet Explorer
3 Application A Notepad
4 Application B Calculator
POINT
The tabs in Application Panel Setup may not be in the
same order as the buttons on your LifeBook notebook,
please select the tab you wish to change carefully.
To change an application associated with the Application
buttons, click on the tab for the button you would like to
reconfigure – for example, Application A. Click on
Browse from Start Menu, scroll down the list of applications, click on the application you wish to launch with
this button, and then click OK. The button will now
launch the new application.
The Internet tab is different. It comes set to launch your
Windows default Internet browser (Internet Explorer),
unless you have changed this in Windows. In order to
reconfigure it to launch another program follow these
easy steps:
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1. Click on Other from the Internet browser box.
2. Click on Browse from Start Menu.
3. Scroll down the list of applications, and then click
on the application you wish to launch with this
button.
4. Click OK.
The button will now launch the new application. If you
want to return to launching your Windows default
Internet browser with this button, you need only click
on “Default Internet Browser” from the Internet
browser box. Be aware that you will erase the settings for
the “other application”. If you wish to go back to
launching the “other application” from this button, you
will need to reconfigure it as described above.
POINT
The Internet or E-mail buttons can be configured to
launch any application you wish, not just an Internet
browser or e-mail program.
When you have finished with Application Panel Setup
click OK, and the new settings will take effect. You can
reconfigure your LifeBook Application Panel as often as
you like.
Deactivating and Activating the
LifeBook Application Panel
To deactivate the LifeBook Application Panel, follow
these easy steps:
1. Click on Start.
2. Click on Programs.
3. Click on LifeBook Application Panel.
4. Click on Deactivate Panel.
To reactivate, follow the same procedure, except for
step 4. Click on Activate Panel instead.
POINT
Every time you start Windows the LifeBook Application
Panel is activated, even if you deactivated it before you
shut down.
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