Fujitsu LifeBook N3511 User Manual
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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
according to FCC Part 15
Responsible Party Name: Fujitsu Computer Systems Corporation
Address: 1250 E. Arques Avenue, M/S 122
Sunnyvale, CA 94085
Telephone: (408) 746-6000
Declares that product: Model Configurations:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operations are subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device must not be allowed to cause harmful interference, (2) This device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
LifeBook N3511 notebook
comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
■
This product requires an AC adapter to operate. Use
only a UL Listed I.T.E. AC Adapter with an output rating of 19V DC, and a current of 4.22A.
■
AC adapter output polarity:
+
■
When using your notebook equipment, basic safety
precautions should always be followed to reduce the
risk of fire, electric shock and injury to persons,
including the following:
■
Do not use this product near water for example,
near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink or laundry
tub, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool.
■
Avoid using the modem during an electrical storm.
There may be a remote risk of electric shock from
lightning.
■
Do not use the modem to report a gas leak in the
vicinity of the leak.
■
Use only the power cord and batteries indicated in
this manual. Do not dispose of batteries in a fire.
They may explode. Check with local codes for
possible special disposal instructions.
■
To reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26 AWG or
larger UL Listed or CSA Certified Telecommunication
Line Cord
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
For Authorized Repair Technicians Only
Danger of explosion if Lithium (clock) battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only
with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of
used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instruction.
For continued protection against risk of
fire, replace only with the same type and
rating fuse.
System Disposal
LAMP(S) INSIDE THIS PRODUCT
CONTAIN MERCURY AND MUST
Hg
BE RECYCLED OR DISPOSED OF
ACCORDING TO LOCAL, STATE, OR
FEDERAL LAWS.
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Table of Contents
Tab l e of C ont e nts
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PREFACE
Preface
About This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Fujitsu Contact Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2
GETTING TO KNOW
YOUR COMPUTER
Overview
Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Locating the Controls & Connectors
Top and Front Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Left-Side Panel Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Right-Side Panel Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Back/Top Panel Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Bottom Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Application/Media Player Panel
Mode Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Application Launch/Media Player Buttons . . . . . 19
Configuring the Application Panel . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Using the Media Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Desktop Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Touchpad Pointing Device
Clicking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Double-Clicking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Dragging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Scrolling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Touchpad Control Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
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GETTING STARTED
Power Sources
Connecting the Power Adapters . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Display Panel
Opening/Closing the Display Panel . . . . . . . . . . 28
Adjusting Display Panel Brightness. . . . . . . . . . . 28
Status Indicator Panel
Battery Charging Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Battery Level Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Hard Disk/CD Access Indicator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
EMail Notification Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
NumLk Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
CapsLock Indicator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
ScrLk Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Keyboard
Using the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Numeric Keypad. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Windows Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Cursor Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Function Keys. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Volume Control
Controlling the Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Starting Your LifeBook Notebook
Power On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Boot Sequence. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
BIOS Setup Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Booting the System the First time. . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Windows Product Activation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Registering Your LifeBook notebook . . . . . . . . . 30
Installing Click Me! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Power Management
Power/Suspend/Resume Button . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Suspend Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Hibernation (Save-to-Disk) Feature . . . . . . . . . . 31
Display Timeout. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Hard Disk Timeout. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Windows Power Management. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Restarting the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Power Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
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USER-INSTALLABLE
DEVICES AND MEDIA
Lithium ion Battery
Recharging the Batteries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Replacing the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Optical Drive
Loading Media on Your Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Removing Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Using the Media Player Software . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Using Dolby™ Headphone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Using Optical Drive on Battery Power . . . . . . . . 39
Memory Stick/Secure Digital Media
Installing Memory Stick/SD Cards . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Removing A Memory Stick/SD Card . . . . . . . . . 40
Memory Upgrade Module
Installing a Memory Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
To Remove a Memory Upgrade Module . . . . . . 41
Checking the New Memory Capacity. . . . . . . . . 42
PC Cards/ExpressCards™
Installing/Removing PC Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Installing/Removing ExpressCards . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Device Ports
Modem (RJ-11) Telephone Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Internal LAN (RJ-45) Jack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
IEEE 1394 Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Universal Serial Bus Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Microphone Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Headphone Jack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
S-Video Out Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
External Monitor Port. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
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USING THE INTEGRATED
WIRELESS LAN
Configuration of the WLAN Device
Flow of Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Configuration Using Intel PROSet Utility . . . . . . 52
Connection to the network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Troubleshooting the WLAN
Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Wireless LAN Glossary
Glossary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
IP address information
About IP Addresses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
WLAN Specifications
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Troubleshooting
Identifying the Problem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Specific Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Troubleshooting Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Power On Self Test Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Emergency Optical Drive Tray Release . . . . . . . . 72
Modem Result Codes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Restoring Pre-installed Software . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Restoring the Factory Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Automatically Downloading Driver Updates. . . . 74
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Care and Maintenance
Caring for your LifeBook notebook . . . . . . . . . . 77
Batteries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Media Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Media Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Before Using the Wireless LAN
Wireless LAN Modes Using this Device . . . . . . . 50
Deactivating the WLAN Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Activating the WLAN Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
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SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS
Specifications
Configuration Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Microprocessor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Memory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Chipset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Integrated Pointing Device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Audio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Mass Storage Device Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
LifeBook Application Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Theft Prevention Lock Slot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Device Ports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Dimensions and Weight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Environmental Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Pre-Installed Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Regulatory Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
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GLOSSARY
Glossary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
INDEX
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
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Preface
ABOUT THIS GUIDE
The LifeBook® N3500 notebook from Fujitsu is an allin-one notebook featuring the Intel® Pentium® M
processor and an integrated ATI Mobility Radeon X300
graphics chipset with 64 MB dedicated memory. This
combination delivers the resources to tackle video
editing, computer gaming, and general business applications. A large and bright 15.4-inch Color-Enhanced
Crystal View Wide XGA display adds to the computing
experience, bringing applications to life wherever you
are, and allowing you to watch movies with true wide
screen aspect.
This manual explains how to operate your LifeBook
notebook’s hardware and built-in system software.
Your LifeBook notebook comes with Microsoft®
Windows XP Home or Windows XP Professional preinstalled.
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 notebook computer.
The information icon highlights
information that will enhance your
understanding of the subject material.
FUJITSU CONTACT INFORMATION
Service and Support
You can contact Fujitsu Service and Support in the
following ways:
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Toll free: 1-800-8Fujitsu (1-800-838-5487)
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Fax: 408-764-2724
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E-mail: 8fujitsu@us.fujitsu.com/computers
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Web site:
http://www.computers.us.fujitsu.com/support
Before you place the call, you should have the following
information ready so that the customer support
representative can provide you with the fastest possible
solution:
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Product name
■
Product configuration number
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Product serial number
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Purchase date
■
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
Fujitsu Online
You can go directly to the online Fujitsu product catalog
for your LifeBook notebook by clicking on the Fujitsu
Weblinks -> LifeBook Accessories web site link, located
in the Windows Start menu.
You can also reach Fujitsu Service and Support on-line
by clicking on the Fujitsu Weblinks -> Service and
Support Web site link, located in the Service and
Support Software folder of the Windows Start menu.
You must have an active internet connection to use the online URL links.
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.
The warning icon highlights information
that can be hazardous to either you, your
LifeBook notebook, or your files. Please
read all warning information carefully.
WARRANTY
Your LifeBook notebook is backed by an International
Limited Warranty. Check the service kit that came with
your LifeBook notebook for warranty terms and conditions.
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LifeBook N Series Notebook – Section One
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Getting to Know
2
Your Computer
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LifeBook N Series Notebook – Section Two
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Overview
Figure 2-1. LifeBook N Series notebook
Overview
This section describes the components of your LifeBook
notebook. We strongly recommend that you read it
before using your 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 (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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Phone/Modem (RJ-11) telephone cable
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Drivers and Applications CD
■
System Restore DVD
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Getting Started Guide
■
User’s Guide (this document)
■
International Limited Warranty Brochure
Depending upon the configuration of your notebook,
you may have also received one of the following items:
■
Application CDs for third-party software
■
Additional battery
For systems which contain a TV Tuner, consult the TV
Tuner Guide for included and setup items.
Once you have checked and confirmed that your
LifeBook notebook is complete, read through the
following pages to learn about all of your notebook’s
components.
Detailed specifications about your
LifeBook notebook can be found in the
chapter entitled “Specifications” on
page 83.
Figure 2-2. Typical AC Adapter
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Display
Panel
Latch
Display
Panel
Power/Suspend/
Resume Button
Remote Control
Infrared Port*
Wireless
LAN Switch
Stereo
Speaker
Keyboard
Scroll Button
Touchpad
Stereo
Speaker
Figure 2-3. LifeBook notebook with display open
Locating the Controls
and Connectors
TOP AND FRONT COMPONENTS
The following is a brief description of your LifeBook
notebook’s top and front components. (Figure 2-3)
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. (See Display
Panel on page 28 for more information.)
Power/Suspend/Resume Button
The Power/Suspend/Resume button allows you to
suspend notebook activity without powering off, resume
your notebook from suspend mode, and power on your
notebook when it has been shut down from Windows.
(See Power/Suspend/Resume Button on page 31 for more
information.)
TV-DVD/CD
Selector*
LED Status
Indicator Panel
Channel
Selector*
Vol ume
Selector
Mode Button
LifeBook
Application
Panel
* Items marked with an asterisk (*) are
located on the TV Tuner model only.
Status Indicator Panel
The Status Indicator Panel displays symbols that correspond with a specific component of your LifeBook notebook. (See Status Indicator Panel on page 14 for more
information.)
Mode Button
The mode button allows you to switch the modes of the
application panel buttons from Application mode to
Media Player mode.
LifeBook Application Panel
The LifeBook Application Panel allows you to either
launch your favorite applications by the touch of a
button or to use as a media player when your unit is on.
(See LifeBook Application/Media Player Panel on page 19
for more information.)
Keyboard
A full-size keyboard with dedicated Windows keys.
(See Keyboard on page 16 for more information.)
Stereo Speakers
The built-in dual speakers provide stereo sound.
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Touchpad Pointing Device/Scroll Button
The Touchpad pointing device is a mouse-like cursor
control with three buttons (left, right, and scroll
buttons). (See Touchpad Pointing Device on page 22 for
more information.)
Wireless LAN Switch
The wireless LAN switch is used to turn the wireless LAN
device off and on.
Remote Control Infrared Port*
The remote control infrared port lets you use the
optional remote control device to operate the optional
built-in TV Tuner.
TV-DVD/CD Selector*
The TV-DVD/CD Selector is found only on models with
an optional built-in TV Tuner. This selector is used to
choose between operating the television or the DVD/CD
player.
Locating the Controls and Connectors
Channel Selector*
The Channel Selector is found only on models with an
optional built-in TV Tuner. This selector is used to
choose a channel when operating the television.
* Items marked with an asterisk (*) are found only in
models with the optional built-in TV Tuner. For instructions on operating these features, refer to the TV Tuner
User’s Guide.
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Audio Input Jacks*
S-Video Input Jack*
Headphone Jack
ExpressCard
TM
SlotMicrophone Jack
Video Input Jack*
Antenna Mini-Jack*
Figure 2-4. LifeBook notebook left-side panel
1394 Jack
Memory Stick/SD Card Slot
LEFT-SIDE PANEL COMPONENTS
The following is a brief description of your LifeBook
notebook’s left-side components. (Figure 2-4)
Microphone Jack
The microphone jack allows you to connect an external
mono microphone. (See Microphone Jack on page 46 for
more information.)
Headphone Jack
The headphone jack allows you to connect headphones
or powered external speakers. (See Headphone Jack on
page 46 for more information.)
TM
ExpressCard
The ExpressCard Slot allows you to install an ExpressCard. (See PC Cards/ExpressCards™ on page 43 for more
information.)
PC Card Slot
The PC Card Slot allows you to install a Type I or Type II
PC Card. (See PC Cards/ExpressCards™ on page 43 for
more information.)
USB 2.0 Port
The USB port allows you to connect Universal Serial Bus
2.0 or USB 1.1 devices. Note that there are three additional USB 2.0 ports on the rear of the system. (See
Universal Serial Bus Ports on page 46 for more information.)
Slot
PC Card SlotUSB Port
Eject Buttons
* Items marked with an asterisk (*) are
located on the TV Tuner model only.
IEEE 1394 (4-pin) Port
The 1394 port is used to connect between your LifeBook
notebook and a peripheral such as a digital video
camera.(See IEEE 1394 Port on page 45 for more informa-
tion.)
Audio Input Jacks*
These jacks are used to connect to the audio output of
external devices such as video decks or set top boxes.
S-Video Input Jack*
This jack is used to connect to the S-video output port of
external video devices. The image output from a device
connected to this jack is displayed when “S-Video” input
is selected.
Video Input Jack*
This jack is used to connect to the video output of
external video devices. The image output from a device
connected to this jack is displayed when “Composite”
input is selected.
Antenna Mini-Jack*
This jack is used to connect a TV or cable TV using the
RF adapter included with the optional TV Tuner kit.
* Items marked with an asterisk (*) are found only in
models with the optional built-in TV Tuner. For instructions on operating these features, refer to the TV Tuner
User’s Guide.
Memory Stick/SD Card Slot
The Memory Stick/SD card slot allows you to install a
flash memory card for data storage. This architecture
allows you to transfer data from a variety of different
digital devices. (See Installing Memory Stick/SD Cards on
page 40 for more information.)
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Locating the Controls and Connectors
Anti-Theft Lock Slot
Figure 2-5. LifeBook notebook right-side panel
RIGHT-SIDE PANEL COMPONENTS
The following is a brief description of your LifeBook
notebook’s right-side components. (Figure 2-5)
Optical Drive
The fixed optical drive allows you to play back a media
disc. (See Optical Drive on page 37 for more information.)
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The optical drive that your LifeBook
notebook uses is determined by the
configuration of your system.
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The terms “media” and “media disc” in
this document refer to any of the
possible media drives (Multi-Format
DVD Writer, DVD-RW, or DVD/CDRW) or media discs available for your
notebook (DVD, DVD-RW, CD-ROM,
CD-R, or CD-RW).
Optical Drive
Optical Drive Eject Button
Emergency Optical Tray Release
Optical Drive Eject Button
The Optical Drive Eject Button allows you to open the
media tray.
Emergency Optical Drive Tray Release
The Emergency Optical Drive Tray Release allows you to
open the media player tray without powering on your
LifeBook notebook.
Anti-theft Lock Slot
The anti-theft lock slot allows you to attach an optional
physical lock-down device.
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USB Ports
DC Power Jack Air Vents
External Monitor Port
S-Video Out Port
Figure 2-6. LifeBook notebook back/top panel
BACK/TOP PANEL COMPONENTS
The following is a brief description of your LifeBook
notebook’s back panel components. (Figure 2-6)
USB Ports
The four USB 2.0 ports (three on the rear, one on the left
side) allow you to connect Universal Serial Bus devices.
(See Universal Serial Bus Ports on page 46 for more information.)
External Monitor Port
The external monitor port allows you to connect an
external monitor. (See External Monitor Port on page 46
for more information.)
Air Vents
The air vents are used to cool the system to prevent over-
.
heating
LAN Jack (RJ-45)
Modem Port (RJ-11)
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 the modem.
LAN Jack (RJ-45)
The LAN jack is designed to accept a Local Area
Network (LAN) RJ-45 plug. (See Internal LAN (RJ-45)
Jack on page 45 for more information.)
Modem (RJ-11) Telephone Jack
The Modem (RJ-11) telephone jack is for attaching a
telephone line to the internal 56K modem. (See Modem
(RJ-11) Telephone Jack on page 45 for more information.)
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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 speed is 33600
bps at upload in accordance with FCC
regulations.
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The internal modems on all LifeBook
notebooks from Fujitsu Computer
Systems are certified for use in the
United States and Canada. The modem
may be certified in other countries.
To protect your notebook from damage
and to optimize system performance, be
sure to keep all air all vents unobstructed,
clean, and clear of debris. This may
require periodic cleaning, depending upon
the environment in which the system is
used.
Do not operate the notebook in areas
where the air vents can be obstructed,
such as in tight enclosures or on soft
surfaces like a bed or cushion.
S-Video Out Port
The S-Video output is used to transmit a higher resolution video signal to a compatible TV or VCR.(See S-
Video Out Port on page 46 for more information.)
DC Power Jack
The DC power jack allows you to plug in the AC adapter
or the optional Auto/Airline adapter to power your LifeBook notebook and charge the internal Lithium ion
battery.
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Certificate of
Authenticity Label
(location may vary)
Main Unit and
Configuration
Label (location
may vary)
Lithium ion
Battery Bay
Locating the Controls and Connectors
Memory
Compartment
Battery latches
Figure 2-7. LifeBook notebook bottom panel
BOTTOM COMPONENTS
The following is a brief description of your LifeBook
notebook’s bottom panel components. (Figure 2-7)
Main Unit and Configuration Label
The configuration label shows the model number and
other information about your LifeBook notebook. In
addition, the configuration portion of the label has the
serial number and manufacturer information that you
will need to give your support representative. It identifies
the exact version of various components of your LifeBook notebook. (See Configuration Label on page 83 for
more information.)
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 35 for more information.)
Memory Compartment Cover
Your LifeBook notebook comes with high speed DDR2
400 MHz 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.)
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Battery
Charging
Battery
Level
Hard Disk/
CD Access
Figure 2-8 Status Indicator Panel
Status Indicator Panel
The Status Indicator displays symbols that correspond
with a specific component of your LifeBook notebook.
These symbols (when visible) tell you how each of those
components is operating. (Figure 2-8). When you turn
off the system, all indicators will go off, except when the
battery is being charged.
BATTERY CHARGING INDICATOR
When the AC adapter is connected to your system, this
indicator shows the status of the battery charging, as
follows:
■
Green, solid: The battery is either fully charged or the
AC adapter is connected and there is no battery pack
installed.
■
Orange, solid: The battery pack is charging.
■
Orange, blinking: Charging is suspended due to excessively high or low battery temperature.
■
Off: No AC adapter is connected.
BATTERY LEVEL INDICATOR
The Battery Level indicator displays the charge level of
the battery pack, as follows:
■
Green, solid: Battery is between 51% and 100%
charged.
■
Orange, solid: Battery is between 13% and 50%
charged.
■
Red, solid: Battery is between 0% and 12% charged.
■
Red, blinking: There is a problem with the battery.
■
Off: There is no battery installed.
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EMail
Notification
NumLk
CapsLk
ScrLk
If the AC adapter is not connected or the
battery pack is not fully charged when the
computer is switched to standby mode,
the indicator will blink. The LED blinks at
the rate of one second on/five seconds off.
■
Batteries subjected to shocks, vibration
or extreme temperatures can be permanently damaged.
■
A shorted battery is damaged and must
be replaced.
HARD DISK/CD ACCESS INDICATOR
The Hard Disk/CD access indicator lights when the hard
disk or optical drive is being accessed.
EMAIL NOTIFICATION INDICATOR
The Email notification indicator blinks when Email is
received. (This function assumes the application button
is set for Email notification.) For additional information, see “Configuring the Application Panel” on
page 19.
NUMLK INDICATOR
The NumLk indicator lights when the keyboard is in
NumLk mode (during which you can use the keyboard
as a ten-digit numeric keypad). To turn on or off, toggle
the [NumLk] key on your keyboard.
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CAPSLOCK INDICATOR
The CapsLock indicator lights when your keyboard is set
to type in all capital letters. To turn on or off, toggle the
[CapsLk] key on your keyboard.
SCRLK INDICATOR
The ScrLk indicator lights when the active window is
locked to prevent the user from scrolling up or down. To
turn on or off, press the [NumLk] key while pressing the
[Fn] key.
Status Indicator Panel
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Function Keys
Fn Key Start Key
Numeric Keypad Cursor Keys
(outlined with thick black line)
Figure 2-9. Keyboard
Keyboard
USING THE KEYBOARD
Your LifeBook notebook has an integral 86-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.
■
Numeric keypad
■
Cursor keys
■
Function keys
■
Windows keys
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.
Application Key
WINDOWS KEYS
Your LifeBook notebook has two Windows keys,
consisting of one Start key and one Application key. The
Start key displays the Start menu. This button functions
the same as your on-screen Start menu button. The
Application key functions the same as your right mouse
button and displays shortcut menus for the selected
item. (Refer to your Windows documentation for additional information regarding the Windows keys.)
CURSOR KEYS
The cursor keys are the four arrow keys on the keyboard
which allow you to move the cursor up, down, left and
right in applications. In programs such as Windows
Explorer, it moves the “focus” (selects the next item up,
down, left, or right).
FUNCTION KEYS
Your LifeBook notebook has 12 function keys, F1
through F12. The functions assigned to these keys differ
for each application. You should refer to your software
documentation to find out how these keys are used.
The [Fn] key provides extended functions for the
LifeBook 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 down [Fn]
allows you to toggle between an internal mouse
(touchpad) and an external mouse (USB-type).
■
[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.
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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,
in order, are: built-in display panel only, both built-in
display panel and external monitor or external monitor only.
■
[Fn+F11]: Pressing [F11] while holding down [Fn]
allows you to toggle S-Video Output off and on.
Keyboard
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Volume Control
Your LifeBook notebook has multiple volume controls
which interact with each other.
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:
■
Volume can be set using the Volume button, which is
located below the right hinge of the display. To lower
the volume, press the left side of the button; to
increase the volume, press the right side of the button.
■
Volume can be set from within the Volume Control on
the Taskbar.
■
Volume can be controlled by many volume controls
that are set within individual applications.
■
Certain external audio devices you might connect to
your system may have hardware volume controls.
Each source discussed above puts an upper limit on the
volume level that must then be followed by the other
sources.
We recommend that you experiment with the various
volume controls to discover the optimal sound level.
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LifeBook Application/Media Player
player app
Stop/Eject Button
Play/Pause Button
Fast Forward Button
Fast Backward Button
Figure 2-10. LifeBook Application Launcher Buttons
LifeBook Application/
Media Player Panel
A unique feature of your LifeBook notebook is the LifeBook Application Panel. The LifeBook Application Panel
makes your LifeBook notebook more than just another
computer. This panel allows you to launch applications
with the touch of one button or to operate the optical
drive as an independent audio media player; each of the
buttons serves a dual purpose.
The Application/Media Player panel is located to the
right of the keyboard.
■
The LifeBook Application Panel uses the
date and time settings of your LifeBook
notebook. If the date and time are
incorrect, you can adjust the settings in
the Windows Control Panel.
■
The media player that your LifeBook
notebook uses is determined by the
configuration of your system.
Your LifeBook notebook is pre-installed with software
utilities that let you operate and configure your LifeBook
Application Panel. These utilities are found under
[Start] -> Control Panel -> Application Panel.
M o d e
A
B
www
Mode Button
App Mode IndicatorMedia Player Mode Indicator
A Button
B Button
Internet Button
EMail Button
The panel consists of the following elements:
MODE BUTTON
Located at the top of the button array, the mode button
allows you to select the function of the panel either as an
Application Launcher or a media player.
When you press the Mode button, the indicator light will
change. If Application mode is selected, the “app” indicator will be lit; if Media mode is selected, the “player”
button will be lit.
APPLICATION LAUNCH/
MEDIA PLAYER BUTTONS
When Application mode is active, pressing any of the
four application buttons (A, B, Internet, or Mail) will
launch a user-defined application. When Media mode is
selected, the buttons operate the media player.
CONFIGURING THE APPLICATION PANEL
When you start your system, the LifeBook Application
Panel is automatically activated. 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, the Application Panel Setup utility
will quickly and easily help you make the most of this
valuable feature.
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To configure your LifeBook Application Panel with
the Application Panel Setup utility:
1. Click on [Start] -> Control Panel. (Note that
depending upon the View you are using, you may
need to click Settings before clicking Control Panel).
3. Double-click on Application Panel. The Application
Panel Setup utility will appear.
The utility window has tabs that correspond to the
application buttons on the application panel. When you
receive your notebook, these buttons are pre-configured
to launch specific programs. (See Specifications on
page 83 for more information).
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 one of the
buttons, click on the tab for the button you would like to
reconfigure. Click on the Browse button. Scroll down to
the application you want to associate with the buttons,
click on the application you wish to launch with this
button, and then click Open. Click OK, and the button
will now launch the new application.
One of the buttons (labeled “www”) may be preconfigured to launch your default Internet browser. In order to
reconfigure it to launch a different program, follow these
easy steps:
1. Click on the Internet tab of the application panel
utility. Click on the down-arrow in the Specify the
button action: field. Select Start Other Program
from the dropdown list.
2. Click on the Browse button.
3. Scroll down the list of applications, and click on the
application you wish to launch with this button.
Click on Open.
4. Click OK.
The button will now launch the new application. If you
want to return to launching your default Internet
browser with this button, you need only click on
“Default Internet Browser” from the dropdown list. 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.
The E-mail tab can be modified in the same manner as
the Internet tab.
At the bottom of each application setup page are two
selectable options. The first will enable/disable the
button when your LifeBook notebook is in Standby
mode, and the second will enable/disable the button
when your LifeBook notebook is in the pseudo-off state.
You can enable/disable either or both of these functions
simply by clicking on the option.
When you have finished with Application Panel utility,
click on OK, and the new settings will take effect. You
can reconfigure your LifeBook Application Panel as
often as you like.
USING THE MEDIA PLAYER
The media player allows you to use your LifeBook notebook’s optical drive as an audio media player.
■
If you shut down from Windows while
the media player is playing an audio CD,
it will stop.
■
You cannot go into Suspend Mode or
Hibernation (Save-to-Disk) Mode while
the media player is playing a CD.
■
The media player will only play when
the system is powered on.
There is no configuration required for media player
operation. The buttons are pre-configured to work like a
normal media player. When the selector switch is in the
bottom position, the buttons will operate as follows:
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Stop/Eject: This is the first button below the Mode
button. Press it once to stop an audio CD that is playing. Press it twice to eject the audio CD.
■
Play/Pause: This is the second button below the Mode
button. Press this button to start playing an audio CD
starting at Track 1. While the audio CD is playing,
press it to pause. Press it again to continue.
■
If you press the play button and nothing
happens, you either have the Selector
switch locked, there is no audio CD in
the media player drive, you have a CD
other than an audio CD in the drive, or
system is not powered on.
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Because of the Windows CD auto-inser-
tion function, audio CDs will start play-
ing immediately after they are inserted if
your LifeBook notebook is on. This will
not happen if you are using the media
player in Suspend or Pseudo-off modes.
■
Fast Backward: This is the third button below the
Mode button. Press this button once to skip one track
back.
■
Fast Forward: This is the bottom button. Press this
button once to skip forward one track.
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DESKTOP CONTROL PANEL
Your LifeBook notebook includes a desktop control
panel for your notebook’s desktop that you can use at
any time. You may use this panel to operate the media
player when you have the Selector switch in the
Application position or Lock mode.
To use the desktop control panel:
1. Click on Start.
2. Click on Programs.
3. Click on Lifebook Application Panel.
4. Click on CD Player.
The desktop control panel will appear in the upper
corner of your screen. To close the panel:
1. Click on the “x” button.
To minimize the panel:
2. Click on the “-” button.
You can select from four appearances for your desktop
control panel. Simply double-click on the track display
area of the panel, and a menu will appear which will
allow you to select from a pull down menu. On the same
pop-up are two other options: “Always on top” and
“Continuous Play”. If you click on “Always on top” the
desktop controls will always be seen on your screen, no
matter what other application you are running. If you
click on “Continuous Play”, your media player will
automatically start over at the beginning of the CD in
the drive as soon as it finishes the last track.
You can move the desktop control panel to anywhere on
your desktop. Drag it by clicking on the track number
display, holding it down, and dragging the control panel.
When you place it where you would like, release the
mouse button.
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 Stop Application Panel.
To reactivate, follow the same procedure, except for
step 4. Click on Start Application Panel instead.
Every time you start Windows, the LifeBook Application Panel is activated, even if
you deactivated it before you shut down.
Application Panel Setup
■
If you insert an audio CD which has both audio and
data tracks into the media player drive, the media
player may fail to play the first audio track.
■
The Volume Up, Volume Down and Mute controls for
the media player desktop control panel adjusts the volume of the CD audio line only. It does not adjust your
LifeBook notebook’s master software volume control.
■
The media player desktop control panel is designed to
be displayed in High Color (16-bit) or in True Color
(24-bit or more). If you have your LifeBook notebook’s display set for 256 colors or less Media Player
will display in a “basic” mode.
■
If you have your display set to 256
colors, the basic display will appear no
matter which one you select. You will
need to set your display colors to more
than 256 in order to select other
display appearances.
■
When you close the media player’s
desktop control panel, it will stop the
audio media player. Simply press the
Play button if you would like to
continue listening, and the media
player will restart at track 1. The
Selector switch must be in the media
player position.
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Touchpad
Left Button
Scroll Button
Right Button
Figure 2-11. Touchpad pointing device
Touchpad Pointing Device
The Touchpad pointing device comes built into your
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 a scrolling button. The cursor control
works the same way a mouse does, and moves the cursor
around the display. It only requires light pressure with
the tip of your finger. The left and right buttons function
the same as mouse buttons. The actual functionality of
the buttons may vary depending on the application that
is being used. The scrolling button allows you to navigate quickly through pages, without having to use the
scroll bars. (Figure 2-11)
CLICKING
Clicking means pushing and releasing a button.
To left-click, move the cursor to the item you wish
to select, press the left button once, and then immediately release it. 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 can also perform
the clicking operation by tapping lightly on the
Touchpad once. (Figure 2-12)
Figure 2-12. 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 can also perform the double-click operation by
tapping lightly on the Touchpad twice. (Figure 2-13)
Figure 2-13. Double-clicking
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Touchpad Pointing Device
■
If the interval between clicks is too
long, the double-click will not be
executed.
■
Parameters for the Touchpad can be
adjusted from the Mouse Properties
dialog box located in the Windows
Control Panel.
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 releasing your finger. (Figure 2-14)
SCROLLING
Using the Scrolling button allows you to navigate
through a document quickly without using the window’s
scroll bars. This is particularly useful when you are
navigating through on-line pages. To use the Scrolling
button, press the crescent shape at the top or bottom of
the button to scroll up or down a page. When you have
reached the desired section of the page, release the
button. (Figure 2-15)
Figure 2-15. Scrolling
TOUCHPAD CONTROL ADJUSTMENT
If you need to change or adjust any of the touchpad
control functions, you can customize them from the
Mouse properties dialog box in the Control Panel. Click
on Start, select Settings > Control Panel, then doubleclick Mouse.
Figure 2-14. Dragging
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