Fujitsu LifeBook N3530 User's Guide

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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

according to FCC Part 15

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.

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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:

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.

• 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 ma y explode . Chec k
with local codes for possible special disposal
instructions.

• T o reduce the risk of fire, use only No . 26 A WG
or larger UL Listed or CSA Certified
Telecommunication Line Cord

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

Proper Disposal of Battery

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

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NOTE ON USE REQUIRED HIGH
SAFETY

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

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

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

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

• nuclear reaction control system in a nuclear
facility

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

• mass transport control system

• medical instruments for life support system

• missile launching control for weapon system

NOTE ON BACKUP DATA

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

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

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

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AUSTRALIAN WARNINGS
WARNING

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

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

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

Call Attempts/Retries:

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

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

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NEW ZEALAND WARNINGS

The grant of a Telepermit for any item of terminal
equipment indicates only that Telecom has
accepted that the item complies with minimum
conditions for connection to its network. It
indicates no endorsement of the product by
Telecom, nor does it provide any sort of warranty.
Above all, it provides no assurance that any item
will work correctly in all respects with another
item of Telepermitted equipment of a different
make or model, nor does it imply that any product
is compatible with all of Telecom’s network
services.

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

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

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

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

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

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

For repeat calls to the same number.

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

For Automatic calls to different numbers.

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

For Automatically answered Incoming
Calls.

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

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

WARNING:

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

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NOTE: Modem setting in Windows XP

A. If you are located in Australia

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

2. Double click New Location.

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

4. Select Phone system as "Tone Dialing".

5. Click OK and Apply.

B. If you are located in New Zealand

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

2. Double click New Location.

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

4. Select Phone system as "Tone Dialing".

5. Click OK and Apply.

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NOTE:

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

Table of Contents

Fujitsu LifeBook® N Series Notebook

Table of Contents

1

PREFACE

Preface

About This Guide ........................................... 3

2

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR
COMPUTER

Locating the Controls and Connectors

Top and Front Components ............................ 7

Left-Side Panel Components ......................... 9

Right-Side Panel Components ....................... 10

Back/Top Panel Components .........................11

Bottom Components ...................................... 12

Status Indicator Panel

Battery Charging Indicator ............................. 13

Battery Level Indicator ................................... 13

Hard Disk/Access Indicator ............................14

EMail Notification Indicator ............................14

NumLk Indicator .............................................14

CapsLock Indicator ........................................ 14

ScrLk Indicator ............................................... 14

LifeBook Application/Media Player
Panel

Mode Button ................................................... 15

Application Launch/Media Player Buttons...... 16

Configuring the Application Panel ..................16

Using the Media Player ..................................17

Desktop Control Panel ................................... 17

3

GETTING STARTED

Power Sources

Connecting the Power Adapters .................... 21

4

TV TUNER USER’S GUIDE

TV Tuner Applications

Introducing the TV Tuner

TV Tuner Features

Top/Front Features .........................................27

Left Side Features .......................................... 28

Right Side Features ....................................... 29

Rear Panel Features ......................................30

Remote Control Features

Connecting the TV Tuner

Connecting an Antenna .................................34

Connecting an External Audio Device............ 34

Connecting an External Video Device............ 35

Setting Up Instant MyMedia

Setting Up/Skipping Channels

Setting Up Channels ...................................... 36

Skipping Channels ......................................... 36

Starting/Closing Instant MyMedia

Starting Instant MyMedia ............................... 37

Starting with one button ................................. 37

Exiting Instant MyMedia .................................38

Watching TV and External Video
without Booting UP

Watching Television ........................................38

Watching Video from External Devices ..........39

Copying from an External Device to
DVD

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Recording TV Programs on a DVD

Usable Disc Formats ...................................... 40

Before recording............................................. 40

Recording TV programs ................................. 41

Watching Recorded TV Programs or
Videos

Playing TV programs or videos recorded

on the notebook ........................................ 42

Playing CD/DVDs

Playing CDs ................................................... 43

Playing DVDs ................................................. 43

Playing the TV programs or videos recorded

on a DVD .................................................. 45

Changing the play settings for DVDs ............. 45

Changing the parental lock settings ...............47

Adjusting the Display Setting

Changing display types ..................................49

Setting the Timer ............................................ 49

Adjusting the display quality ........................... 50

Returning to the initial state ........................... 50

TV Tuner Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting ..............................................51

Recovery of Instant MyMedia ........................ 54

Remote Control Specifications ....................... 55

5

USER-INSTALLABLE
DEVICES AND MEDIA

Lithium ion Battery

Recharging the Batteries ............................... 59

Replacing the Battery ..................................... 60

PC Cards/ExpressCard™

Installing PC Cards ........................................ 65

Removing PC Cards ...................................... 66

Installing ExpressCard™ ............................... 66

Removing ExpressCard™ ............................. 67

6

TROUBLESHOOTING

Troubleshooting

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

Specific Problems .......................................... 71

Troubleshooting Table .................................... 72

7

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

Care and Maintenance

Caring for your LifeBook notebook................. 85

Batteries .........................................................87

Media Care .................................................... 87

Media Cards ................................................... 88

Note:

• For more detailed information, you can
download a soft copy from our Fujitsu
website: http://www.pc-ap.fujitsu.com

• For Wireless LAN information, please refer to
the help file of the Wireless LAN utility.

Memory Stick/Secure Digital Media

Installing Memory Stick/SD Cards ................. 61

Removing a Memory Stick/SD Card .............. 62

Memory Upgrade Module

Installing a Memory Module ........................... 63

To Remove a Memory Upgrade Module ........ 64

Checking the Computer Recognition

of New Memory Capacity .......................... 64

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1

Preface

1

2

PREFACE

Preface

About This Guide

The LifeBook® N Series notebook from Fujitsu is
an all-in-one notebook featuring the Intel
Pentium® Centrino Duo processor and ATI
MOBILITY™ RADEON® X1400 Graphic Controller
128MB Hypermemory™. This combination
delivers the resources to tackle video editing,
computer gaming, and general business
applications. A large and bright 15.4-inch
superfine 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.

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:

On screen buttons or menu items appear in bold.
Example: Click OK to restart your notebook
computer.

(See page xx.)

The information icon highlights information
that will enhance your understanding of the

®

subject material.

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
computer, or your files. Please read all
warning information carefully.

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4

2

Getting to Know
Your Computer

5

6

Stereo

Speaker

Remote Control

Infrared port

Wireless

LAN Switch

Scroll Button

Touchpad

Stereo
Speaker

Getting to Know Your Computer

Display
Panel
Latch

Display
Panel

Power/
Suspend/
Resume
Button

TV/DVD/CD
Button

Status
Indicator
Panel

Channel
Selector

Volume
Control

Mode Button

Keyboard

LifeBook Application Panel

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.

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.

Status Indicator Panel

The Status Indicator Panel displays symbols that
correspond with a specific component of your
LifeBook notebook.

Volume Control

Use this button to increase or decrease the
volume while watching or listening to a DVD/CD
or TV.

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Mode Button

The mode button allows you to s witch 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.

Keyboard

A full-size keyboard with dedicated Windows
keys.

Stereo Speakers

The built-in dual speakers provide stereo sound.

Touchpad Pointing Device/Scroll Button

The Touchpad pointing device is a mouse-like
cursor control with three buttons (left, right, and
scroll buttons).

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

This selector is used to choose between
operating the television or the DVD player.

Channel Selector

This selector is used to choose a channel when
operating the television.

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Getting to Know Your Computer

Audio Input Jack

S-Video Input Jack

Video Input Jack

Antenna Mini-Jack

Figure 2-4. LifeBook notebook left-side panel

Microphone Jack

1394 Jack

Memory Stick/SD/xD 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.

Headphone Jack

The headphone jack allows you to connect
headphones or powered external speakers.

ExpressCard™ Slot

The ExpressCard™ Slot allows you to install an
ExpressCard™ module.

PC Card Slot

The PC Card Slot allows you to install a Type I or
Type II PC Card.

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.

Memory Stick/SD/xD Card Slot

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

ExpressCard™ Slot

Headphone Jack

USB Port

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.

Audio Input Jack

This jack is 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 display ed
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 display ed when
“Composite” input is selected.

Antenna Mini-Jack

This jack is used to connect a TV or cable TV
using the Mini Antenna Cable and RF Coaxial
Cable included.

PC Card Slots

Eject Buttons

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Anti-Theft Lock Slot

Optical Drive Eject Button

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 optical drive allows you to play bac k a media
disc.

The optical drive that your LifeBook
notebook uses is determined by the

configuration of your system.
The terms “media” and “media disc” in this

document refer to any of the possible
media drives (Multi-Format DVD Writer,
DVD-R W , or D VD/CD-RW) or media discs
available for your notebook (DVD, DVD­RW, CD-ROM, CD-R, or CD-RW).

Optical Drive

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 tr a y 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.

Emergency Optical Tray
Release

10

Getting to Know Your Computer

External Monitor

Por t

Figure 2-6. LifeBook notebook back/top panel

DC Power Jack

USB Ports

S-Video Out Port Modem Port (RJ-11)Air Vents

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.

External Monitor Port

The external monitor port allows you to connect
an external monitor.

LAN Jack (RJ-45)

The LAN jack is designed to accept a Local Area
Network (LAN) RJ-45 plug.

Modem (RJ-11) Telephone Jack

The Modem (RJ-11) telephone jack is for
attaching a telephone line to the internal modem.

LAN Jack (RJ-45)

Air Vents

The air vents are used to cool the system to
prevent overheating.

Do not obstruct the air vents while the system
is running; doing so could cause your system
to overheat.

S-Video Out Port

The S-Video output is used to transmit a higher
resolution video signal to a compatible TV or
VCR.

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.

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.

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Lithium ion

Battery Bay

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)

Memory
Compartment

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.

Memory Compartment Cover

Your LifeBook notebook comes with high speed
DDR2 667 MHz SO-DIMM memory. The memory
upgrade compartment allows you to expand the
system memory capacity of your LifeBook
notebook, thus improving overall performance.

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Getting to Know Your Computer

Battery

Charging

Battery

Hard Disk/

CD Access

Level

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.
system, all indicators will go off, except when the
battery is being charged.

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

• Orange, solid: The battery pack is charging.

• Orange, blinking: Charging is suspended due

• Off: No AC adapter is connected.

(Figure 2-8)

. When you turn off the

Battery Charging Indicator

charged or the AC adapter is connected and
there is no battery pack installed.

to excessively high or low battery temperature.

ScrLkNumLk

EMail

Notification

CapsLk

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.

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.

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Batteries subjected to shocks, vibration
or extreme temperatures can be

permanently damaged.

A shorted battery is damaged and must
be replaced.

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.

Hard Disk/Access Indicator

The Hard Disk/CD access indicator lights when
the hard disk or optical drive is being accessed.
To prevent corruption of data, do not press the
power button when the hard disk/CD access
indicator is lit.

EMail Notification Indicator

The Email notification indicator blinks when Email
is received. (This function assumes the
application button is set for Email notification.)

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.

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Media Player Mode Indicator

Getting to Know Your Computer

Mode Button

App Mode Indicator

Stop/Eject Button

Play/Pause Button

Fast Forward Button

Fast Backward Button

Figure 2-15. 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.

A Button

B Button

Internet Button

EMail Button

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.

The panel consists of the following elements:

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.

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.

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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.

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).

2. Double-click on Application Panel. T he
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.

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 (labelled “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.

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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:

• 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.

Getting to Know Your Computer

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.

Because of the Windows CD auto­insertion function, audio CDs will start

playing 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.

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.

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Getting Started

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DC Power Jack

Getting Started

DC Output Cable

AC Adapter

Figure 3-1. Connecting the AC Adapter

POWER SOURCES

Your LifeBook notebook has power sources from
a primary Lithium ion battery, and AC adapter.

Connecting the Power Adapters

The AC adapter provides power for operating
your LifeBook notebook and charging the
batteries.

Connecting the AC Adapter

1. Plug the DC output cable into the DC power
jack of your LifeBook notebook.

2. Plug the AC adapter into an AC electrical
outlet.

(Figure 3-1)

System Rear

AC Cable

Switching from AC Adapter Power to Battery
Power

1. Be sure that you have a charged battery
installed.

2. Remove the AC adapter. Your notebook will
automatically switch from AC power to
battery power.

The Lithium ion battery is not charged upon
purchase. Initially, you will need to connect
either the AC adapter to use your LifeBook
notebook while the battery charges.

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TV Tuner
User’s Guide

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TV Tuner User’s Guide

TV TUNER USER’S GUIDE*

This user’s guide contains information on
connecting the TV Tuner and using the related
applications on your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook.
We strongly recommend that you read this guide
before using the TV tuner.

This manual deals primarily with using Instant
MyMedia with the TV Tuner. For detailed
information about the PowerDVD and
WinDVR applications, please see the
associated Help files by opening the
application, right-clicking on the application
screen, then selecting Help from the
dropdown menu. Note that the PowerDVD
and WinD VR manuals are written generically ,
and some features may not apply to y our TV
Tuner.

Depending upon which application you employ,
you can use the notebook to play media whether
the notebook is booted up or not. If the notebook
is not booted up (pre-boot) you can use Instant
MyMedia. If the notebook is booted up (post­boot), you can use WinDVR, PowerDVD, or
Microsoft Media Player. The following table
illustrates the capabilities of the applications.

TV TUNER APPLICATIONS

Purpose (Pre-boot) (Post-boot)

IM

---

IM

IM

IM

IM
IM

IM

WinDVR

WinDVR

WinDVR

WinDVR

WinDVR,

Power

Producer

Gold

Media

Player
PowerDVD
PowerDVD

WinDVR,

PowerDVD

Watch television

MyMedia (IM)

Record programs on DVD­RAM

Record programs on DVD-R
and DVD+/-RW discs

Record programs on the
notebook’s hard drive

Watch videos from an
external device

Listen to audio CDs

Watch commercial DVDs
Play back programs

recorded on a DVD
Play back programs

recorded on hard drive

Instant

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Power/

Suspend/

Resume DVD/CD Channel UP

Volume

Control (Up)

Channel

Down

Channel

Volume Control

(Down)

TV DVD/CD

TV

Remote
Control
IR Port

Stereo Speakers

Figure 1. TV Tuner and Features (Top/Front)

INTRODUCING THE TV
TUNER

When you receive your notebook, the TV Tuner
is pre-installed. Along with the TV Tuner, you
should have received the following items:

• Remote Control

• AA Batteries (quantity: 2)

• Antenna Cable Adapter (Coaxial-to-75 ohm
F-Type)

• TV Tuner Getting Started Guide (this manual)

Volume

+

Mode Button

Media Player

Indicator

player app

Stop/Eject

Play/Pause

Back

Next

TV TUNER FEATURES

The TV Tuner can be run either with the remote
control or using buttons located above and to
the right of the keyboard. The features of the
Fujitsu LifeBook that are related to the TV Tuner,
including Media Player Panel, are itemized in the
table above.

Note that only features related to the TV
Tuner are detailed in the following tables and
illustrations; see the notebook User’s Guide
for information about other features.

M o d e

A

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TV Tuner User’s Guide

Top /Front Features

For top and front features related to the TV Tuner,
refer to Figure 1.

Power/Suspend/Resume

Used to turn the notebook on and off, to put the
notebook into suspend mode, or to resume from
suspend mode.

TV

When this button is pressed and the notebook
has not been booted up, Instant MyMedia will be
automatically activated, switching the notebook
into TV mode. If the notebook is in DVD/CD or
Video mode when the button is pressed, it will
be switched into TV mode.

DVD/CD

When this button is pressed and the notebook
has not been booted up, Instant MyMedia will be
automatically activated, switching the notebook
into DVD/CD mode. If the notebook is in TV or
Video mode when the button is pressed, it will
be switched into DVD/CD mode.

Channel Down

This button is used to change the TV channels
downward.

Channel Up

This button is used to change the TV channels
upward.

Volume Control (Down)

Use this button to lower the volume while
watching or listening to a DVD/CD or TV.

Volume Control (Up)

Use this button to increase the volume while
watching or listening to a DVD/CD or TV.

Mode Button

Use this button to switch the mode between
Media Player and Application.

Media Player Indicator

This indicator lights up when the media player is
selected with the Mode button.

Stop/Eject

If this button is pressed while recording a DVD in
TV mode, or while an audio CD or DVD video is
being played, record/play will be stopped. If you
press the button a second time, the media tray
will be ejected so that you can remove the disc.
If this button is pressed while video pictures on
the hard disc are being played in video mode,
play is stopped and a list of playable videos is
displayed.

Play/Pause

If you press this button while play has been
stopped or paused in DVD/CD or video mode,
play will restart. If you press the button while a
DVD or video is playing, play will stop temporarily.

Back

When you press this button while an audio CD
or a DVD is being played in DVD/CD mode, the
player will return to the previous track if the
current track hasn’t yet started. If the track has
already started, you will return to the beginning
of the current track.

Next

When you press this button while an audio CD
or a DVD is being played in DVD/CD mode, the
player will advance to the next track.

Stereo Speakers

Speakers used for listening to output from TV,
DVD, or CD.

Remote Control IR Port

The Remote Control IR Port is used to receive
signals from the TV Tuner remote control device.
The remote control must be within line-of-sight
of the IR port in order to function properly. Be
sure not to obstruct the IR port when using the
remote control.

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S-Video Input Jack

Video Input Jack (Composite)

Audio Input Jacks

Antenna Mini-Jack

Headphone Jack

Figure 2. Left Side Features

Left Side Features

For left side features related to the TV Tuner, refer
to Figure 2.

Audio Input Jacks

Used to connect to the audio output of external
devices such as video decks or set top boxes.

Video Input Jack (Composite)

Used to connect to the video output port of
external video devices. The image input from a
device connected to this jack is displayed when
“Composite” input is selected.

S-Video Input Jack

Used to connect to the S-video output port of
external video devices. The image input from a
device connected to this jack is displayed when
“S-Video” input is selected.

Antenna Mini-Jack

Used to connect a TV or cable TV antenna using
the RF adapter cable included with the kit.

Headphone Jack

Used to connect to commercially available
headphones.

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Optical Drive Media Tray Eject Button

Figure 3. Right Side Features

TV Tuner User’s Guide

Right Side Features

For right side features related to the TV Tuner,
refer to Figure 3.

Optical Drive

Depending upon the configuration of your
notebook, this drive can be used to play audio
CDs, DVD videos, or to record a TV program on
DVD-RAM, or DVD-R.

Media Tray Eject Button

Used to eject the media tray so you can insert or
remove a disc.

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DC Power Jack External Monitor Port Air Vents

Figure 4. Rear Panel Features

Rear Panel Features

For rear panel features related to the TV Tuner,
refer to Figure 4.

DC Power Jack

Used to connect the AC Adapter to the notebook.

External Monitor Port

Used to connect an external VGA monitor to run
the system display and the external source singly
or simultaneously.

Air Vents

The air vents allow the fan to draw in outside air
to cool the notebook.

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Power

MyMedia

Live

TS

Numeric Pad

TV Tuner User’s Guide

DVD
TV

List

Browse

Cursor Move

Record

Play/ Pause

Fast Rewind

Back

Stop/Eject

Volume Up

Audio Switch

Volume Down

Screen

Mute

Display

Figure 5. Remote Control Layout

REMOTE CONTROL
FEATURES

This section describes the buttons on the remote
control device that came with your TV Tuner.
For more information on the remote control, read
this entire document. For features listed below,
reference Figure 5.

Power

Pressing this button while media is running will
terminate the media and power down the
notebook. If the notebook is powered down,
pressing this button will power it up.

Menu

Enter

Return

Fast Forward
Next

TV/Video
Channel Up

Channel Down

Angle
Subtitle

MyMedia

If power to the notebook is off, pressing this
button will activate Instant MyMedia and the main
menu will be displayed. Note that this button is
not active if the notebook has been booted up.

Live

This button is only used with the WinDVR
application (post-boot).

TS

Time Shift (TS) allows you to pause a live TV
broadcast while running WinDVR (post-boot)

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Numeric Pad

Pressing the buttons while in TV mode allows
you to select channels directly. Pressing the
buttons while in CD/DVD mode allows you to
move to the chapter that corresponds to the
number pressed.

Browse

When using WinDVR, pressing the Browse button
causes thumbnail images of all available
channels to be arrayed on the screen.

Cursor Move

The cursor move buttons allow you to move the
cursor Up, Down, Left, or Right.

Record

Pressing the Record button while you are in
MyMedia TV mode will start the recording on
DVD-RAM. Pressing this button while in WinDVR
(post-boot) allows you to record to the notebook’s
hard drive or any of the applicable disc media.

Stop/Eject

If this button is pressed while recording a DVD
or while an audio CD or DVD video is being
played, record/play will be stopped. If you press
the button a second time, the media tray will be
ejected so that you can remove the disc. If
pressed while video pictures on the hard disc
are being played in video mode, play is stopped
and a list of playable videos is displayed.

Volume Up

Pressing this button increases the volume.

Audio Switch

When you press the Audio Switch button while
sound multiplex broadcasting is being watched
in TV mode or a DVD video with multiple audio
(i.e., multiple languages) is playing, the audio
output is switched.

Volume Down

Pressing this button decreases the volume.

Play/ Pause

If you press this button while play has been
stopped or paused in DVD/CD or video mode,
play will restart. If you press the button while a
DVD or video is playing, play will stop temporarily.

Fast Rewind

When this button is pressed while a DVD or video
is being played, the video pictures or audio are
rewound. The button can be pressed repeatedly
to increase the speed of the rewind.

Back

When you press this button while an audio CD
or a DVD is being played in DVD/CD mode, the
player will return to the previous track if the
current track hasn’t yet started. If the track has
already started, you will return to the beginning
of the current track.

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Screen

When using the WinDVR application, pressing
this button toggles between full screen display
and the Window size.

Mute

Pressing the Mute button disables the speakers
temporarily. No audio is heard until you press the
Mute button again.

Display

When pressed while in TV mode, the current
channel will be displayed.

DVD

When this button is pressed and the notebook
has not been booted up, Instant MyMedia will be
automatically activated, switching the notebook
into DVD/CD mode. If the notebook is in TV or
Video mode when the button is pressed, it will
be switched into DVD/CD mode.

TV Tuner User’s Guide

TV

When this button is pressed, power to the
notebook is deactivated, Instant MyMedia is
activated, and the notebook is automatically
switched to TV mode.

List

When using Instant MyMedia, press the List
button to display a list of video files on the hard
disk drive.

Menu

When using Instant MyMedia, press this button
to view the menu screen while in TV or DVD/CD
mode.

Enter

Used to choose selections and values from the
main menu or the submenu screens.

Return

When in TV mode, pressing the Return button
returns you to the previously viewed channel.

Fast Forward

When this button is pressed while a DVD or video
is being played, the video pictures or audio will
advance. The button can be pressed repeatedly
to increase the speed of the advance.

Next

While playing media in DVD/CD mode, pressing
this button will skip to the next track or chapter.

TV/Video

When pressed while in TV mode, display on the
screen is switched. Each time the button is
pressed, the displays cycle from TV to S-Video
input to Composite Video.

Channel Up

If pressed while in TV mode, the channel will
switch to the next higher channel.

Channel Down

If pressed while in TV mode, the channel will
switch to the next lower channel.

Angle

When pressed while viewing a DVD for which
there are multiple shooting angles, the angle will
switch.

Subtitle

When pressed while viewing a DVD for which
there are multiple subtitles, the subtitle will switch.

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CONNECTING THE TV
TUNER

Your TV Tuner and Instant MyMedia will work “out­of-the-box”, but if you want to connect your
notebook to an external device, follow the
instructions in this section.

If you are connecting external devices to your
notebook, be sure to read the instructions that
accompany them before connecting them.

The following external devices can be connected
to the notebook to work with Instant MyMedia:

• Image devices such as video decks and video
cameras. These can be connected either with
composite cables or S-Video cables.

• Audio devices can be connected via the video
audio input jack on the notebook.

Connecting an Antenna

In order to receive television signals, you must
first hook up an antenna to your notebook. An
RF antenna adapter was included with the
notebook for hooking up the antenna. Note that
this requires an antenna (either cable or
standalone) with a coaxial connection.

Connecting an External Audio
Device

You can listen to media from an external device
such as an external CD player by connecting it
to your notebook. In order to connect an audio
device, you will first need to purchase a standard
RCA cable harness (red/white, max 1Vrms), as
shown in Figure 7.

Figure 7. Audio Cable

To connect the audio cable:

1. Connect the cable to the audio output jacks
on the external device by matching the
colors of the cable with the colors of the
jacks.

2. Connect the cable to the audio input jacks
on the notebook by matching the colors of
the cable with the colors of the jacks (See
Figure 8).

Antenna

Jack

To

antenna

To connect an antenna to your notebook:

1. Connect the wide coaxial connector end of
the RF antenna adapter to the coaxial
connector on the antenna (this includes cable
TV antennas).

2. Connect the other end of the adapter to the
antenna jack on the left side of the notebook,
as shown in Figure 6.

Antenna
Adapter

Figure 6. Connecting the Antenna

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Audio Jacks

Audio Cable

Figure 8. Audio Input Connection

TV Tuner User’s Guide

Connecting an External Video
Device

You can view videos and images from an external
device on your notebook. Depending upon the
configuration of the device, you will need to
purchase either a composite RCA video cable
(Figure 9) or an S-Video 4-pin cable (Figure 11).
You will also need to connect an audio cable, as
described in “Connecting an External Audio
Device” on page 34. The video cables use
different ports, as described below.

Composite Video Cable Connection

Figure 9. Composite Video Cable

To connect an optional composite video cable:

1. Connect the cable to the video output jack
on the external device.

2. Connect the cable to the video input jack on
the notebook (See Figure 10).

3. Connect the audio cable between the external
device and the notebook, as described in
“Connecting an External Audio Device” on
page 34.

S-Video Cable Connection

Figure 11. S-Video Cable

To connect an S-Video cable:

The optional S-Video connector can only be
inserted when it is aligned properly with the
port. Be sure to examine the orientation of
the connector with the port before inserting
it. Forcing in the connector may cause
damage to the connector and/or port.

1. Connect the cable to the video output jack on
the external device.

2. Connect the cable to the video input jack on
the notebook (See Figure 12).

3. Connect the audio cable between the external
device and the notebook, as described in
“Connecting an External Audio Device” on
page 34.

Video Cable

Video Jack

Figure 10. Video Cable (Composite) Connection

S-Video

Cable

S-Video Jack

Figure 12. S-Video Cable Connection

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SETTING UP INSTANT
MYMEDIA

When using Instant MyMedia for the first time,
setup will begin automatically after Instant
MyMedia is activated. Follow the steps below to
complete installation.

When performing the installation, do not wear
headphones initially; the volume may be
greater than expected.

Be sure to follow the steps indicated below.
Attempting to install Instant MyMedia using
different steps could result in failure to start.
If Instant MyMedia fails to start after following
these steps, refer to the Troubleshooting
section of this manual.

1. V erify that the system is not powered on, then
press the MyMedia button on the remote
control. During the first portion of the
installation, the notebook will cycle through
several screens as different por tions of the
installation take place. At the end of this
portion, the notebook will turn off.

2. Verify that the power indicator is not lit.

3. Press the MyMedia button on the remote
control again. The Instant MyMedia main
menu will appear. Instant MyMedia is now
ready to use.

SETTING UP/SKIPPING
CHANNELS

Setting Up Channels

1. Press the MyMedia button on the remote
control to display the main menu.

2. If it’s not already selected, select TV with the
cursor buttons, then press the [Enter] button
on the remote control. Instant MyMedia enters
TV mode.

3. Press the [Menu] button to display the menu.

4. Select Antenna or Cable, depending upon
how your tuner is connected. Press [Enter].

5. In the left hand panel, select Fav orite Channel
List. To automatically assign a broadcast
station to unassigned channels, set the
selection to On.

6. Select Auto Scan with the cursor buttons,
select Run, then press [Enter].

7. A channel search will begin. During the
channel search, channels are switched one
after another; this could take some time. Each
time a channel search is performed, different
channels may be detected due to changing
reception conditions.

Skipping Channels

You can determine which detected channels are
displayed and which are skipped using the
remote control or the channel button on the
notebook.

1. Press the Menu button to display the menu
and select TV Channel using the Cursor Mov e
buttons.

2. Press the right-cursor move button to enter
the list of channels. Select a channel and
press the [Enter] button. Channels with a circle
to the left are the channels that are set; they
will not be skipped.

3. If you want to skip a detected channel, select
the channel you want to skip and press the
[Enter] button. The circle will disappear,
indicating that the channel will be skipped.

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Channels can still be selected using the
numbered buttons on the remote control,
even if they have been selected to skip.

4. When you hav e finished setting the skip status
of the channels, press the left-cursor button,
select [Exit], and press the [Enter] button.

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STARTING/CLOSING IN­STANT MYMEDIA

Starting Instant MyMedia

1. Start Instant MyMedia by pressing MyMedia
on the remote control.

2. Select the mode you want using the cursor
buttons, then press the [Enter] button.

• TV Mode

In TV mode, you can watch television, record
the program you are watching on DVD, or
watch videos from an external device
connected to your notebook.

• DVD/CD Mode

In DVD/CD mode, you can watch DVDs or
listen to CDs.

• Playback Mode

When in Playback mode, you can watch TV
programs that have been recorded on the
notebook hard disk and videos stored in the
My Video folder.

• PC Boot

PC Boot closes Instant MyMedia and boots
up the notebook.

Starting with one button

When the notebook is powered off, you can start
the TV mode by pressing the [TV] button on the
remote control. Similarly, when the notebook is
powered off, you can start the D VD/CD mode by
pressing the [DVD] b utton on the remote control.

Exiting Instant MyMedia

1. Press the MyMedia button to displa y the main
menu.

2. Select Power Off, then press the [Enter]
button. Instant MyMedia will be ter minated
and the notebook will be powered off.

Pressing the notebook power button will also
terminate Instant MyMedia and power off the
notebook.

When the notebook is being used,
Instant MyMedia cannot be activated.

When the Instant MyMedia main menu is
displayed, the volume and [Mute] b uttons

on the remote control and the volume
control button on the notebook cannot be
used.

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WATCHING TV AND EXTER­NAL VIDEO WITHOUT BOOT­ING UP

Instant MyMedia allows you to watch television
and view video from an external device without
activating the notebook’s oper ating system (also
called “booting up” the notebook).

Watching T elevision

Switching to TV Mode

1. Display the main menu of Instant MyMedia
(“Starting Instant MyMedia” on page 19).

2. Select TV using the cursor buttons on the
remote control, then press the [Enter] button.

When Instant MyMedia is switched to TV
mode with a DVD-RAM disc inserted in the
notebook, a message confirming the
initialization of the disc may be displayed. If
this occurs, select [No], then press [OK]. If
you select [Yes], all programs and data on
the disc will be deleted.

3. If the TV is not selected, press the [TV/Video]
button on the remote control to switch to TV
mode. Each time the button is pressed, the
input signals will cycle from TV -> S-Video ->
Composite Video.

To Start Teletext

1. In Instant MyMedia menu, select TV and the
channel that supports Tele-text.

2. Using the remote control, press “Menu” b utton
to enter TV Settings menu.

3. In TV Settings menu, scroll down by using
the up and down buttons to select Teletext
options. Press “Enter” b utton to start Teletext.

To Exit Teletext

1. Using the remote control, press “Menu” b utton
to enter TV Settings menu.

2. In TV Settings menu, Teletext is shown as the
first page. Press “Enter” to exit Teletext.

3. To exit TV Settings menu, press “Return”
button.

Selecting Channels

1. To select channels with the remote control,
use the numeric buttons (0 - 9).

2. To select a channel, press the number of the
channel. For channels above 9, press the
sequence of buttons (e.g., channel 42: press
[4] + [2]; channel 156: press [1] + [5] + [6].)

3. T o select channels using the Channel Up and
Channel Down buttons, press Channel Up f or
the next highest channel, or Channel Down
for the next lowest. Note that if you have
selected to skip certain channels (See
“Skipping Channels” on page 36), they will
be skipped when using the Channel Up and
Down buttons.

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TV Tuner User’s Guide

Adjusting the Volume

1. Use the [Vol +] and [Vol -] buttons on the
remote control to increase and decrease the
volume. Note that when changing the volume,
the screen display may temporarily stop.

2. Adjust the volume to a comfortable level. Do
not raise the volume to the point that the sound
is distorted. Doing so could damage the
speakers.

Muting the Volume

1. To mute the sound completely, press the
[Mute] button on the remote control.

2. To un-mute the volume, press the [Mute]
button again.

Changing Audio Mode

Audio mode is selected when sound multiplex
broadcasting (such as bilingual broadcasts) is
received through the TV input.
Press the [Audio] button on the remote control to
select the audio mode you want. Each time the
button is pressed, the audio will toggle between
Mono-SAP, Mono-Main, and Stereo.

Watching Video from External
Devices

1. Press the [TV/Video] button on the remote
control. Each time the button is pressed, the
input signals will cycle from TV -> S-Video ->
Composite Video. Select the input type
corresponding to the input port that is
connected to the external device.

2. For instructions on operating the external
device, refer to the manufacturer’s user guide.

COPYING FROM AN EXTER­NAL DEVICE TO DVD

To copy video from an external device, such as a
VCR or DVD player, perform the following steps:

Be aware that many videotapes and DVD
discs are copy-protected to prevent
duplication. Attempting to copy such media
will be unsuccessful.

1. Connect the external device in accordance
with “Connecting the TV tuner” on page 34.

2. Start Instant MyMedia by pressing the TV
button on the remote control.

3. Insert a blank DVD-RAM disc in the notebook
media player.

4. Press the TV/Video button on the remote
control and select Composite or S-Video,
depending upon which type of cable is
connected to the external device. (See
“Connecting the TV tuner” on page 34).

5. Insert the tape or disc in the external device
and start playing it.

6. Press the [REC] button on the remote control.
If it is not copy-protected, the program being
viewed will be copied to the DVD-RAM in the
notebook.

The screen image may blink when playing
videos on fast forward or fast reverse.

The screen image may be distorted,
depending upon the external device being

used (e.g., video tapes, laserdiscs.)

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RECORDING TV PROGRAMS
ON A DVD

This section describes how to record a TV
broadcast on a DVD.

Because of the power demands placed upon
the system, you are strongly advised to
connect AC power when recording programs.

Usable Disc Formats

Depending upon whether you are using Instant
MyMedia (pre-boot) to play or record, certain
types of discs can and cannot be used. See the
following table to determine appropriate formats.

Disc Type Play Record

Audio CD

CD-R

CD-RW

DVD Video (VCD)

DVD-R (4.7 GB)

Dual Layer DVD+R
(8.4 GB)

DVD-RW

DVD+R

DVD+RW

DVD-RAM

* Only DVDs with the correct region code can

be used.

** DVD-Rs with a capacity of 3.95 GB cannot

be used.

*** You may not be able to play DVD-RAMs

recorded in Instant MyMedia on other DVD
players.

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Before recording

Instant MyMedia can record the TV program
being viewed on a DVD-RAM disc.

The procedures in this section assume
that you are in TV mode.

If in a pre-boot environment, you can only
record to DVD-RAM discs.

Instant MyMedia cannot record TV
programs to a hard disk or using a timer.

For recording to the hard disk or recording
using the timer, refer to the WinDVR
manual.

Initializing a DVD disc

If you use a new DVD-RAM disc or a DVD-RAM
disc used in other applications, it must be
initialized before recording.
If you want to record on a disc after deleting old
programs recorded with Instant MyMedia, the
disc must be initialized.
For double-sided DVD-RAM discs, initialize one
side first, then the second side.

If data is written on a DVD-RAM disc, it will
be deleted when the disc is initialized.

1. Insert the DVD-RAM disc you want to format
into the notebook’s multi-format drive. If a disc
for PC data is installed, a message stating so
will appear. Follow the instructions on the
screen to format the disc.

2. Press the [Menu] button while in TV mode.

3. Using the cursor control buttons, select the
Disc Management tab.

4. Select “Quick format” or “Full format” and
press the [Enter] button. Formatting will start.

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Perform “Full format” in the following cases:

When Instant MyMedia does not identify
the disc even though “Quick Format” has

already been performed previously.

When recording has failed
When using a new disc
When using a disc used in writing data

on the notebook

It takes about 75 minutes for “Full Format.”

TV Tuner User’s Guide

Recording TV programs

1. Display the channel to be recorded. See
“Watching TV and External Video without
Booting Up” on page 38.

2. Insert a formatted DVD-RAM disc into the
optical drive of the notebook. Wait until
“Loading a disc...” disappears. You cannot start
the recording until “Loading a disc...”
disappears.

3. Press the [REC] button. Recording starts.

5. When formatting has been completed,
recordable time for the disc is indicated. Note
that the percentage indicator showing
progress status may abruptly accelerate at
around 80%. In this case, initialization may
have terminated, but the disc has been
initialized without any problem. During the
initialization, all operations become ineffective.

Setting the recording mode

There are three different recording modes: High
Quality, Good Quality, and Extended Play.

Recording Mode Recording Time* Quality

DVD HQ: High
Quality

DVD GQ: Good
Quality

DVD EP:
Extended Play

*1: For a 4.7 GB-capacity, single-sided DVD-RAM

1. Press the [Menu] button to display the menu
and select the Video tab.

2. Select “Recording modes” press the right
cursor button.

3. Select the recording mode you like with the
up and down cursor buttons and press the
[Enter] button.

Approximately 1
hour

Approximately 2
hours

Approximately 3
hours

Best

Better

Good

During recording, buttons other than the
[Stop/Eject] button of the remote

controller, the Volume (+)/(-) buttons, or
the [Stop/Eject] button and the volume
adjusting button of the notebook become
ineffective. When a setting time for an off­timer is reached during the recording, the
off-timer will be canceled.

Even if data is recorded on a dual-sided
DVD-RAM, continuous recording on both

sides of the disc cannot be performed.

4. Press the Stop/Eject button on the remote
control or the Stop/Eject button on the
notebook when the recording has been
completed. The notebook stops recording and
the disc stops. When pressing the Stop/Eject
button on the remote control or the Stop/Eject
button on the notebook again, the tray
emerges from the drive to eject the disc.

To play the recorded DVD, use the DVD/CD mode
of Instant MyMedia.

The notebook’s DVD play mode can also be used
to play the recording.

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WATCHING RECORDED TV
PROGRAMS OR VIDEOS

This section describes how to play TV programs
that were recorded on the notebook’s hard disk
with WinDVR.

Playing TV programs or videos
recorded on the notebook

1. Press the [MyMedia] button on the remote
control to display the main menu.

2. Select “Playback” from the menu and press
the [Enter] button.

3. Select the folder in which TV programs or
videos to be played are stored and press the
[Enter] button.

4. Select the TV program or video you want to
play and press the [Enter] button. The TV
programs or videos selected start to play.

Operations during play

• Pause

When you press the [Play/Pause] button on the
remote control during the play, play is temporally
stopped. When you press the [Play/Pause] button
again, play is resumed. (The [Play/Pause] button
on the notebook can also be used.)

• Fast-forward/Rewind

Forward can be performed if you press the
[F.FWD] button, and rewind can be performed if
you press the [F.REW] button during the play.
Each time the button is pressed, the speed cycles
through four stages. When you press the [Play/
Pause] button, normal play speed is resumed.

Fast-Forward and Rewind speeds are double
speed, x 4 speed, x 8 speed, x 20 speed.

At double speed, audio is played along with
pictures; however, in some cases the sound may
jump.

• Stop

When the [Stop/Eject] button is pressed during
the play, play is stopped, and the list of playable
videos will appear.

The [Stop/Eject] button on the notebook can be
used instead of the Stop/Eject button on the
remote control.

• Adjusting the volume

The volume increases when the (+) button is
pressed, while it decreases when the (-) button
is pressed. Pressing the [Mute] button will
temporarily turn off audio. Pressing it again turn
audio back on.

The volume adjusting button of the main unit of
the notebook can be used instead of the (+)/(-)
button. The volume increases when the upper
button is pressed, while it decreases when the
lower button is pressed.

• Changing the screen setting

Adjusting the brightness, colors, and contrast of
the screen, setting an off-timer, and changing
screen types can be performed.

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PLAYING CD/DVDS

This section describes how to play an audio CD
and a DVD video, and how to play TV programs
recorded on a DVD in the TV mode.

Playing CDs

To play a CD, perform the following steps:

1. Press the [MyMedia] button to display the
main menu.

2. Insert a CD disc you want to play into the
optical drive of the notebook.

3. Select “DVD/CD” and press the [Enter] button.

4. The CD play screen appears and the first track
automatically starts to play.

Operations during play

• Pause

When you press the [Play/Pause] button while a
CD is playing, play is temporarily stopped. When
you press the button again, play is resumed.

The [Play/Pause] button on the notebook can be
used instead of the Play/Pause button on the
remote control.

• Fast-Forward/Rewind

Forward can be performed if you press [F.FWD],
and rewind can be performed if you press
[F.REW] during the play. Each time the button is
pressed, the speed cycles through four stages.
When you press the [Play/Pause] button, normal
play speed is resumed.

Fast-Forward and rewind speeds are double
speed, x 4 speed, x 8 speed, x 20 speed.

• Track skip

When you press the [Next] button during the play,
the track being played is skipped and the head
of the next track is started to play. If you press
the [Back] button immediately after a track is
started to play, the play position is returned to a
track one before that track to play. If you press
the [Back] button 10 seconds or more after the
play is started, a track one before that track is
started to play.

The [Back] button of the notebook can be used
instead of the [Back] button on the remote control.

The [Next] button on the notebook can be used
instead of the [Next] button on the remote control.

• Stop/Eject

When you press the [Stop/Eject] button during
the play of a CD, play is temporarily stopped.
When pressing the [Stop/Eject] button again in
this condition, the tray slightly comes up out of
the super multi-drive to eject the CD.

The [Stop/Eject] button on the notebook can be
used instead of the [Stop/Eject] button on the
remote control.

• Adjusting the volume

When the (+) button is pressed, the volume
increases, while the (-) button is pressed, it
decreases.

Pressing the [Mute] button temporarily turns off
audio. Pressing it again turns audio back on.

The volume adjusting button on the notebook can
be used instead of the (+)/(-) button. When the
upper button is pressed, the volume increases,
while the lower button is pressed, it decreases.

Adjust the volume so that the sound from
the speaker is not distorted. Failure to do so
could result in damage to the speaker.

Playing DVDs

1. Press the [MyMedia] button to display the
main menu.

2. Insert the DVD you want to play into the optical
drive of the notebook. Refer to the notebook
user’s guide for additional information on
using the optical drive and caring for discs.

3. Select “DVD/CD” from the menu and press
the [Enter] button. The DVD will start playing
automatically.

When playing a DVD that you were watching
earlier, it will start to play from the position
determined by the Auto Resume setting. See
“Changing the play settings for DVDs” on page

45.

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When “Start from beginning” is set, the disc will
always restart at the beginning. When “Start from
last position” is set, the disc will start playing at
the location where it previously stopped. See
“Changing the play settings for DVDs” on page

45.

Each region code is recorded on a DVD,
so discs having region codes different

from the codes set by Instant MyMedia
cannot be played. If you want to play discs
having different region codes, change the
setting of region codes of Instant
MyMedia. See “Changing the region
code” on page 45.

If you want to play a DVD having a region
codes different from the present one, a

message is displayed showing that play
is not performed, or a warning screen
appears. If you want to play this DVD, eject
the disc and change the setting of region
codes. When a message is displayed,
press [Enter] to get rid of the message,
and perform the above operation for
changing a region code.

Operations during play

• Pause

When you press the [Play/Pause] button during
the play, play is temporarily stopped. When you
press the button again, play resumes.

The [Play/Pause] button on the notebook can be
used instead of the Play/Pause button on the
remote control.

Fast-Forward and Rewind speeds are double
speed, x 4 speed, x 8 speed, x 20 speed.

At double speed, audio is played along with
pictures; however, in some cases the sound may
jump.

• Fast-forward/Rewind

Forward can be performed if you press the
[F.FWD] button, and rewind can be performed if
you press the [F.REW] button during play. Each

time the button is pressed, the speed switches
at four stages. When you press the [Play/Pause]
button, normal play is resumed.

• Transfer of Chapter

If multiple chapters are set to a DVD, the chapter
being played is skipped and the head of the next
chapter is started to play when you press the
[Next] button during the play.

If you press the [Back] button immediately after
that Chapter has started to play, the play position
is returned to the first chapter before that track
to play. If you press the [Back] button 10 seconds
or more after the play is started, the track before
that track starts to play.

The [Back] button on the notebook can be used
instead of the [Back] button on the remote control.

The [Next] button on the main unit on the
notebook can be used instead of the [Next] button
on the remote control.

• Stop/Eject

When you press the [Stop/Eject] button during
the play, play is temporarily stopped. Pressing
[Stop/Eject] again causes the tray to eject slightly
from the optical drive to eject the disc.

The [Stop/Eject] button on the notebook can be
used instead of the [Stop/Eject] button on the
remote control.

• Changing angles

Pressing the [Angle] button if multiple angles are
set to a DVD, the next angle switched is displayed.
If only one kind of angles is set to the DVD being
played, the angle is not switched.

• Changing audio

When pressing the [Audio] button if multiple audio
types are set to a DVD, the next audio type is
displayed. If only one kind of audio is set to the
DVD being played, the audio is not switched.

• Changing captions

If you press the [Subt] button and if multiple
caption types are set to a DVD, the next caption
type is displayed. If only one kind of caption is
set to the DVD being played, caption is not
switched.

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• Stop/Eject

When you press the [Stop/Eject] button during
DVD play, play is temporarily stopped. Pressing
the [Stop/Eject] button again causes the tray to
emerge slightly to eject the DVD.

The [Stop/Eject] button on the notebook can be
used instead of the [Stop/Eject] button on the
remote control.

• Adjusting the volume

The volume increases when the (+) button is
pressed, while it decreases when the (-) button
is pressed. Pressing the [Mute] button will
temporarily turn off audio. Pressing it again allows
audio to come out.

The volume adjusting button of the main unit of
the notebook can be used instead of the +/­buttons. When the upper button is pressed, the
volume increases, while when the lower button
is pressed, it decreases.

Adjust the volume so that the sound from
the speaker is not distorted. Failure to do so
could result in damage to the speaker.

• Changing the screen setting

Adjusting the brightness, colors, and contrast of
the screen, setting an off-timer, and changing
screen types can be performed. See “Adjusting
the display quality” on page 50.

Using the DVD menu

Some discs may have special menus. With such
DVDs, the disc can be operated by reading its
special menu from the menu screen.

Some DVDs may automatically display the title
menu when set, but there may be some cases
which are not operated by the remote controller
even if the title menu is displayed. In this case,
read the title menu from the menu screen by
following the steps below.

1. Press the [Menu] button and select Menu from
the screen.

2. Select “Root menu” or “Title menu” and press
the [Enter] button. The menu screen unique
to the disc is displayed.

Playing the TV programs or videos
recorded on a DVD

Playing TV programs recorded by Instant
MyMedia

DVDs on which TV programs were recorded in
Instant MyMedia, can be played in the DVD/CD
mode in the same way as commercially available
DVDs.

Playing TV programs or videos recorded on
other DVD recorders

DVDs recorded in a DVD video format can be
played.

DVD discs on which digital broadcasts are
recorded cannot be played.

Changing the play settings for DVDs

The status of DVDs to play may be
determined by the intention of software
designers. In that case, functions may not
work as operated, because Instant MyMedia
is played according to the contents of the
disc which the software designer intended.
Refer to the instruction manual for the DVD
to be played.

Changing the region code

Each playable region code is set to each DVD,
so it cannot be played if this code is not matched
with the region code of playing devices.

If you want to play DVDs with different region
codes, the region code of Instant MyMedia can
be changed.

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language for audio/captions during the play, use
the [Audio] button on the remote control.

The change to the region code can be
made up to 4 times including changes to

“PowerDVD” and “WinDVR” on the
notebook. When changes to the region
code have been made 4 times, the code
is fixed to the last one, disabling DVDs
having other region codes from being
played. Note that there is no way to
change the fixed region code.

Region codes cannot be changed while
playing DVDs. Press [Stop/Eject] first.

1. Press the [Menu] button to display the menu.

2. Confirm the current region code. The item with
a “O” attached on the left side is the region
code that is currently set.

3. Select a new region and press the [Enter]
button. Only the D VDs having the region code
newly set can be played.

Setting the play start position

Set the position for starting the play of DVDs.

1. Press the [Menu] button to display the menu
and select Auto Resume from the list.

2. In the right column, select the setting you
would like and press the [Enter] button.
Start from the beginning: Play from the start
of the disc regardless of the position where it
was previously stopped.
Start from last position: Play from the
position where the disc was previously
stopped.

The change to the setting of auto resume
becomes effective after the notebook has
been powered off.

Changing a language used in audio and
captions

Audio and captions can be selected from multiple
languages depending on the DVD. To change a

1. Press the [Menu] button to display the menu
and select Audio Language or Subtitle
Language from the list. The language for audio
can be changed if the “Audio Language” is
selected, and the language for captions can
be changed if the “Subtitle Language” is
selected.

2. Select a language you would like from the right
column and press the [Enter] button.

The change to the setting of audio languages
and subtitle languages becomes effective
after the notebook has been powered off.

Using bookmarks

Scenes that you like can be recorded in
bookmarks and DVDs can be played from the
recorded points.

• Recording Bookmarks

1. Pause at the scene to be recorded by pressing
the [Play/Pause] button.

2. Press the [Menu] button to display the menu
and select Menu from the list.

3. Select “Bookmar k” in the right column and
press the [Enter] button.

4. Select “Add Bookmark” and press the [Enter]
button.

• Selecting a bookmark

1. Press the [Menu] button and select “Menu”.

2. Select “Bookmark” and press the [Enter]
button.

3. Select a bookmark you want to read and press
the [Enter] button. Pressing the [Enter] button
after selecting “Previe w” enables you to view
thumbnails of the scenes bookmarked.

4. Select the scene you would like to view and
press the [Enter] button. Play is started from
the position of the bookmark.

5. Select “Delete” and press the [Enter] button
to delete the bookmark.

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Changing the setting to Karaoke

Some DVDs can delete only vocal parts from the
track and play it as Karaoke. With DVDs like this,
the presence and absence of vocals can be
selected.

• Changing the setting to the presence of
vocal:

1. Press the [Menu] button and select the “Audio”
tab.

2. Select the Vocal option you prefer and press
the [Enter] button.

Adjusting the display quality

The brightness, colors, and contrast of the screen
can be adjusted as you like. See “Adjusting the
display quality” on page 50 for details.

Changing the parental lock settings

Parental lock levels may be set for the DVD player
as well as for the television. The DVD player
setting is determined by the movie’s rating; the
TV settings are determined by the V-Chip
standards. Registering passwords and setting
parental lock levels prevents children from seeing
violent or adult scenes.

Protection levels and passwords cannot be
changed during the play of DVDs. Press the
[Stop/Eject] button to operate.

DVD/Movie Standards

G: General Audiences. All Ages Admitted

Contains nothing which would, in the view of the
rating board, be offensive to parents whose
younger children view the film.

PG: Parental Guidance Suggested. Some
Material May Not Be Suitable For Children

This is a film which clearly needs to be examined
by parents before they let their children watch.
The label PG indicates that some parents may
consider some material unsuitable for their
children, but the parent must make the decision.

PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned. May Be
Inappropriate For Children Under 13

PG-13 is a stronger warning to parents to
determine the viewing by their younger children,
since some material might not be suited for them.

R: Restricted. Under 17 Requires
Accompanying Parent Or Adult Guardian

In the opinion of the rating board, this film
contains some adult material and parents are
urged to find out more about this film before they
allow their children to view it.

NC-17: No One 17 And Under Admitted

This rating declares that the Rating Board
believes that this is a film that most parents will
consider too adult for their youngsters under 17.
No children should be allowed to view an NC-17
film. The reasons for an NC-17 rating can be
violence, sex, aberrational behavior, drug abuse,
or any other element which most parents would
consider too strong for viewing by their children.

Television V-Chip Standards

TV-Y (All Children. This program is designed to

be appropriate for all children.) Whether animated
or live-action, the themes and elements in this
program are specifically designed for a very
young audience, including children from ages 2-

6. This program is not expected to frighten
younger children.

TV-Y7 (Directed to Older Children. This program
is designed for children age 7 and above.) May
be more appropriate for children who have
acquired the developmental skills needed to
distinguish between make-believe and reality.
Themes and elements in this program may
include mild fantasy or comedic violence, or may
frighten children under the age of 7. Therefore,
parents may wish to consider the suitability of
this program for their very young children.

TV-Y7-FV (For those programs where fantasy
violence may be more intense or more combative
than other programs in this category.

For programs designed for the entire audience,
the general categories are:

TV-G (General Audience. Most parents would
find this program suitable for all ages.)
Although this rating does not signify a program
designed specifically for children, most parents
may let younger children watch this program
unattended.

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TV-PG (Parental Guidance Suggested. This

program contains material that parents may find
unsuitable for younger children.) Many parents
may want to watch it with their younger children.
The theme itself may call for parental guidance
or the program contains one or more of the
following: moderate violence (V), some sexual
situations (S), infrequent coarse language (L),
or some suggestive dialogue (D).

TV-14 (Parents Strongly Cautioned. This
program contains some material that many
parents would find unsuitable for children under
14 years of age.) Parents are urged to exercise
greater care in monitoring this program and are
cautioned against letting children under the age
of 14 watch unattended. This program contains
one or more of the following: intense violence
(V), intense sexual situations (S), strong coarse
language (L), or intensely suggestive dialogue
(D).

TV-MA (Mature Audience Only. This program is
specifically designed to be viewed by adults and
therefore may be unsuitable for children under

17.) This program contains one or more of the
following: graphic violence (V), explicit sexual
activity (S), or crude indecent language (L).

Setting the parental lock for DVD/CD mode

1. While in DVD/CD mode, press the [Menu]
button to display the menu. Select the Parental
Control tab.

2. If you have already set a password, go to
Password Change and enter the password in
Input Password. Press the [Enter] button.

3. If you have not yet set a password, select
Password change, select New Password and
press the [Enter] button.

4. Input a password with the (1)-(9) buttons and
press the [Enter] button.

5. Select “Confirm new password”, enter the
password again, and press the [Enter] button.
If the passwords entered in the two steps do
not match each other, you will receive a
message. Press the [Enter] button to erase
the message, then start again.

6. Once the password has been successfully
entered, press the [Enter] button. A password
is set, making the parental lock effective. After
this, to cancel the parental lock or change the
protection levels, this password is required.

7. Select “Level change” and select the level you
would like. Press the [Enter] key. A green dot
will appear next to the selected level.

8. Select “Exit” and press the [Enter] button.

Setting the parental lock for TV mode

1. While in TV mode, press the [Menu] button to
display the menu and select the Parental
Control tab.

2. If you have already set a password, go to
Password Change and enter the password in
Input Password. Press the [Enter] button.

3. If you have not yet set a password, select
“Password change” and select “New
password” and press the [Enter] button.

4. Input a password with the (1)-(9) buttons and
press the [Enter] button.

5. Select “Confirm new password”, enter the
password again, and press the [Enter] button.
If the passwords entered in the two steps do
not match each other, you will receive a
message. Press the [Enter] button to erase
the message, then start again.

6. Once the password has been successfully
entered, press the [Enter] button. A password
is set, making the parental lock effective. After
this, to cancel the parental lock or change the
protection levels, this password is required.

7. Select “Level change” and select the level you
would like. An “X” indicates that a level is
unlocked. To lock a level, highlight the desired
box and press the [Enter] key. The symbol will
change from “X” to “\/”, indicating that the level
is locked.

8. Select “Exit” and press the [Enter] button.

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Instant MyMedia does not support the DVDs
that have been set to enter a password at
the time of play. When playing these DVD-s,
set the parental level of Instant MyMedia to
“Disabled.”

Changing a password

The password necessary for changing the
parental lock level can be changed.

1. Press the [Menu] button to display the menu
and select “Parental Control”.

2. Select “Password change”. When “****” is
displayed in the column, an effective
password has already been entered.

3. If a password has not been selected, select
“Input password” and press the [Enter] button.

4. Input password with the (1)-(9) buttons of the
remote control and press the [Enter] button.
— The password entered here is effective

until the menu screen is closed.

— If a wrong password is entered, a message

is displayed. Press the [Enter] button to
erase the message, then proceed again
from Step 1.

5. Select the “New password” and press the
[Enter] button.

6. Input a new password with the (1)-(9) buttons
of the remote control and press the [Enter]
button.

7. Select “Confirm new password” and press the
[Enter] button.

8. Input a new password again with the (1)-(9)
buttons of the remote control and press the
[Enter] button. The password is changed.
After this, the new password is required to
change the parental lock level. If the
passwords entered in the two steps do not
match, a message is displayed. Press the
[Enter] button to erase the message, then
return to step 1.

9. Press the [Enter] button to erase the
message.

TV Tuner User’s Guide

ADJUSTING THE DISPLAY
SETTING

This section describes how to adjust the setting
of display quality when watching TV, a DVD, or a
video, how to change screen types, and how to
set an off-timer.

Changing display types

When you display pictures of vertically and
horizontally different sizes from the LCD display
of this notebook, display types can be selected.

Display Type Display Method

Normal

Pan & Scan

1. Press the [Menu] button to display the menu
and select “Display Type”.

2. Select the screen type you like and press the
[Enter] button.

Setting the Timer

With use of the timer, Instant MyMedia can be
automatically terminated and the power to this
notebook is turned off when the set time has been
reached.
The timer can be set to one, two, or three hours.

1. Press the [Menu] button to display the menu
and select “Off-timer”.

2. Select the duration for the power to be turned
off and press the [Enter] button. The offtimer
is set and the menu screen disappears.

— To change the setting to the off-timer,

perform the same steps again.

— To cancel the off-timer, select “Disable”.

Displays the image so that the
vertical edges of the picture can
be seen. When a picture is
entered with a screen ratio of
4:3, a black strip is displayed on
the left and right corners of the
screen.

The picture is enlarged so the
left and right edges extend to the
edge of the screen. When the
picture is displayed with a screen
ratio of 4:3, the vertical sides of
the picture are cut.

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3. When the time specified has elapsed,
Instant MyMedia is automatically
terminated, powering off the notebook.

When recording on a DVD is being
performed at the time when the power is
turned off using the off-timer, the off-timer is
canceled, with the recording to be continued.
When Instant MyMedia is terminated before
the setting time, the offtimer is canceled.

Adjusting the display quality

The brightness and colors of the picture can be
adjusted as you like. Each video adjustment is
applied to all TV, DVD/CD and video play modes.
The setting cannot be changed by each mode.

1. Press the [Menu] button to display the menu
and select the “Video” tab.

2. Select an item you would like to adjust from
“Brightness,” “Color1” or “Color2” and press
the [Enter] button. A bar is indicated below
the screen.

3. Adjust to a value you like using the up and
down cursor buttons.

Returning to the initial state

The following procedure returns the display to
state it was in when purchased.

1. Press the [Menu] button to display the menu
and select the “Video” tab.

2. Select “Reset to default setting” and press the
[Enter] button.

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TV Tuner User’s Guide

TV TUNER
TROUBLESHOOTING

Troubleshooting

Read this section if you encounter problems
during the operation of this notebook. This

Symptom Possible Cause Remedies Reference

The screen does not appear

The power supply
indicator does not
light

The power supply
indicator light blue.

The screen image is distorted

Light or dark dots
are displayed.

TV broadcast does
not work.

TV broadcast
pictures are not
clear

The TV image
appears as double
or triple images

The AC adapter is not connected
properly.

The power supply is turned off

The power to the external device
connected to the video input port
is turned off.

The video cable or the S-Video
cable are not properly
connected.

This is a characteristic of the
LCD display, and is not a
problem.

The antenna cable is not
connected properly.

Channels are not set.

The antenna cable is not
connected properly.

Objects in the environment (e.g.,
buildings or mountains) could
have an influence on the
broadcast quality.

section lists questions most frequently asked
about troubles, and answers to each question
that include causes and remedies.

If problems are not resolved, contact Fujitsu
Service and Support.

Connect the AC
adapter properly.

Turn on the power
to the notebook.

Turn on the device.

Properly connect
the video cable or
S-Video cable.

…

Connect the
antenna cable
correctly.

Set the channels.

Connect the
antenna cable
correctly.

Adjust the position
and direction of the
antenna.

Refer to your
notebook’s user
guide.

Refer to your
notebook’s user
guide.

See
manufacturer’s
instructions.

“Connecting the
TV tuner” on page

34.

…

…

…

…

…

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Symptom Possible Cause Remedies Reference

Stripes and dots
appear during the
TV broadcast.

DVDs cannot be
played or the DVD
picture is distorted.

Audio does not come on, or doesn’t sound right

No sound comes out
of the speakers

Noise comes out of
the speakers

Noise momentarily
switches while
channels are
changed.

Certain procedures don’t work properly

The remote control
doesn’t work

The image can be affected by
high-voltage cables,
automobiles, or electric
appliances such as hair dryers.

The disc is upside down.

The disc is dirty.

The disc is scratched or warped.

The speaker settings are turned
off.

The volume is set too low.

Headphones are connected to
the notebook.

The audio cable for video input
is not connected.

Devices such as cell phones that
generate radio waves are being
used near the notebook.

The channels being selected
cannot be received.

The remote control batteries are
dead.

The battery polarities (+, -) in the
remote control are reversed.

Change the location
of the notebook.

Check the
orientation of the
disc.

Gently wipe off the
disc.

Do not use the disc.

Press the [Mute]
button on the
remote control.

Adjust the volume
with the volume
button on the
remote control.

The notebook’s
speakers are
disabled when
headphones are
plugged in. Unplug
the headphones.

Connect the audio
cable properly.

Use the interfering
device away from
the notebook.

Select other
channels.

Change the
batteries.

Insert the batteries
properly.

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…

…

…

…

…

…

…

…

…

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TV Tuner User’s Guide

Symptom Possible Cause Remedies Reference

The remote control
doesn’t work

(Continued)

When you attempt
to start Instant
MyMedia, the
notebook starts
instead

Only certain remote
control buttons
respond

Recording can’t be performed

Recording does not
start, even when the
[REC] button on the
remote control is
pressed.

A message
indicating that no
disc is inserted is
displayed when the
[REC] button on the
remote control is
pressed.

AC adapter for the notebook is
not connected properly.

Strong irradiated light from
fluorescent lamps are exposed
to the IR port.

The signals from the remote
control do not reach the IR port
on the notebook.

The notebook is in Standby
mode.

The BIOS setting for Instant
MyMedia is disabled.

TV broadcasts are being
recorded.

The DVD-RAM disc is not
recognized.

A disc other than a DVDRAM
disc is installed.

The disc is not inserted correctly.

The drive tray is not closed.

Properly connect
the AC adapter.

Change the
orientation or
location of the
notebook.

Position the remote
control so it is in
line-of-sight of the
IR port.

Power down the
notebook.

Change the BIOS
setting of Instant
MyMedia.

During recording,
most buttons are
disabled, with the
exceptions of
volume and pause.

It takes time for the
notebook to identify
a DVD-RAM disc.
Press the [REC]
button again after
the “loading the
disc” message or
the recordable time
indicator has
disappeared.

Instant MyMedia will
only record on
DVDRAM discs.
Use a DVD-RAM
disc.

Verify that the disc
is inserted properly

Check that the disc
is lying flat in the
media tray and
close the tray.

Refer to your
notebook’s user
guide.

…

…

Refer to your
notebook’s user
guide.

Refer to your
notebook’s user
guide.

…

…

…

Refer to your
notebook’s user
guide.

Refer to your
notebook’s user
guide.

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Recovery of Instant MyMedia

If Instant MyMedia does not start, or does not
work properly, the problems may be solved by
returning the notebook to the status when
purchased by means of performing an Instant
MyMedia recovery.

If the recovery menu is not displayed, eject
the disc to check that a proper disc is
installed. After checking, press the [Delete]
key while pressing the [Ctrl] key and the [Alt]
key to restart the notebook.

Use of the recovery of Instant MyMedia
enables the setting of current channels

to be deleted.

To recover Instant MyMedia, you will need
to use the System Restore DVD and the

Instant MyMedia recovery disc.

Execute the recovery of Instant MyMedia

1. Turn off your notebook and locate the [F12]
key on the keyboard. Be ready to press this
key immediately after you turn on the
notebook.

2. Press the power button and press the [F12]
key as soon as the Fujitsu logo appears. The
Boot Menu will appear.

If you don’t press the [F12] at the proper time,
Windows will start. Turn off the notebook, and
proceed again from step 1.

3. Insert the Restore DVD in your drive. Wait
approximately 10 seconds so the disc can be
identified, then proceed to the next step.

4. Press the cursor down key to select “CD-ROM
drive” and press the [Enter] key.

5. Using the cursor keys, select “Restore the
Instant MyMedia” and press the [Enter] key.

If you select “Restore Hard Disk to Original
State” or “Delete All Data on the Hard Disk,”
the data saved in the notebook will be erased.
If you mistakenly select these, press the [N]
on the following screen to stop the recovery.

6. Following the instruction in the screen, eject
the Restore DVD and insert the Instant
MyMedia Restore disc.

7. Press the [Y] key. A message showing
“Restore is in process” is displayed, and your
notebook will start copying files.

8. When restore is complete, a message
appears prompting you to remove the Restore
disc. Remove the disc and press the [Y] key.
The system will reboot.

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5

User-Installable
Devices and Media

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LITHIUM ION BATTERY

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

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

• The operating temperature range of the
Lithium ion battery is 5°C to 30°C. If the battery
is used outside these temperature ranges,
charging efficiency will be greatly reduced and
the likelihood of battery deterioration will
greatly increase. The Battery Charging
indicator on the Status Indicator Panel will flash
orange when you try to charge a battery that
is outside its operating temperature range.

• When using a high current device such as a
modem, DVD, or hard drive, using the AC
adapter will conserve your battery life.

Actual battery life will vary based on
screen brightness, applications, features,

power management settings, battery
condition and other customer
preferences. Media player drive or hard
drive usage may also have a significant
impact on battery life. The battery
charging capacity is reduced as the
battery ages. If your battery is running low
quickly, you should replace it with a new
one.

Do not leave a faulty battery in your
LifeBook notebook. It may damage your

AC adapter, or your LifeBook notebook
itself. It may also prevent operation of your
notebook by draining all available current
into the bad battery.

User-Installable Devices and Media

Under federal, state, or local law, it may
be illegal to dispose of batteries by putting

them in the trash. Please take care of our
environment and dispose of batteries
properly. Check with your local
government authority for details regarding
recycling or disposing of old batteries.

Recharging the Batteries

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

The Lithium ion battery is recharged internally
using the AC adapter. To recharge the battery,
make sure the battery is installed in your
notebook and connect the AC adapter.

Make sure that the Battery Charging indicator
and the percentage charge is indicated by
the Battery Level icon on the Status Indicator
Panel.

It is not necessary to discharge the battery
completely before recharging. Charge times will
be much longer if your notebook is in use while
the battery is charging. If you want to charge the
battery more quickly, put your notebook into
Suspend mode, or turn it off while the adapter is
charging the battery.

Using heavy current devices such as a
modem or frequent media player accesses
may prevent charging completely.

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Low Battery State

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

Once the low battery notification message
appears, you need to either plug in an

AC power adapter, or save all your active
data, power down your system, and install
a charged battery as soon as possible.

When you are in Suspend mode there
must always be at least one power source

active. If you remove all power sources
while your LifeBook notebook is in
Suspend mode, any data that has not
been saved to the hard drive will be lost.

Once your LifeBook notebook battery goes dead,
you will be unable to resume operation until you
provide a source of power either from an adapter
or a charged battery. Once you have provided
power, you will need to press the Power/Suspend/
Resume button to resume operation. If your
battery dies, your data will be lost if a power
source is not provided promptly. Once you
provide power, you can continue to use your
LifeBook notebook while an adapter is charging
the battery.

Replacing the Battery

With the purchase of an additional battery, you
can have a fully charged spare to swap with one
that is not charged.

1. Have a charged battery ready to install.

2. Shut down your LifeBook notebook and
disconnect the AC adapter.

3. Press the battery release latches while lifting
the battery.

4. Remove the battery from the bay.

5. Insert the new battery into the bay. The pins
will automatically align with the connector.

6. Press the battery down until the battery
release latches snap into place.

7. Plug in the AC adapter and turn the power
on.

Figure 5-1. Replacing the Battery

(Figure 5-1)

Battery
Release
Latches

Damaged Batteries

The Battery Level indicator displays the operating
level available in that battery. If this icon is red
and blinking, it means that the battery is damaged
and must be replaced so it does not damage any
other parts of your notebook.

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If the Lithium ion battery connector is not fully
seated, you may not be able to use your
LifeBook notebook or charge your battery.

SD Card

Memory Stick

Figure 5-2. Installing a Memory Stick/SD Card

MEMORY STICK/SECURE
DIGITAL MEDIA

Your LifeBook notebook supports Memory Stick/
Memory Stick Pro and Secure Digital (SD) cards,
on which you can store and transfer data to and
from a variety of digital devices. These cards use
flash memory architecture, which means they
don’t need a power source to retain data.

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

User-Installable Devices and Media

Memory Stick/SD Card Slot

Figure 5-3. Memory Stick (left) and Secure Digital

Card (right)

Installing Memory Stick/SD Cards

Memory Sticks and SD Cards are installed in the
Memory Stick/SD Card slot
a Memory Stick or SD Card, follow these steps:

(Figure 5-2)

. To install

Secure Digital (SD) Cards are very similar to
Memory Sticks, but they are shorter. Like the
Memory Stick, SD Cards allow portable storage
among a variety of devices, such as cell phones,
GPS systems, digital cameras, and PDAs. SD
Cards transfer data quickly, with low battery
consumption. Like the memory stick, it uses flash
memory architecture.

Installing or removing a Memory Stick or
SD Card during your LifeBook notebook’s

shutdown or bootup process may damage
the card and/or your LifeBook notebook.

Do not insert a card into a slot if there is
water or any other substance on the card

as you may permanently damage the
card, your LifeBook notebook, or both.

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1. See your Memory Stick or SD Card manual
for instructions on the installation of your card.
Some cards may require that your notebook
is off while installing them.

2. Make sure there is no card currently in the
slot. If there is, see Removing a Memory
Stick/SD Card.

3. Insert your PC Card into the slot with the
product label facing up.

4. Push the card firmly into the slot until it is
seated in the connector.

Removing a Memory Stick/SD Card

To remove a Memory Stick or SD Card, see your
Memory Stick or SD Card manual for instructions.
Some cards may require your LifeBook notebook
to be in Suspend Mode or Off while removing
them.

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MEMORY UPGRADE
MODULE

Your LifeBook notebook comes with on-board
high speed Synchronous Dynamic RAM
(SDRAM, PC2-5300-type, DDR, 667 MHz)
factory installed (the amount of on-board memory
depends upon the configuration of your system).
To increase your LifeBook notebook’s memory
capacity, you may install a larger and/or additional
memory upgrade module, with a maximum of 2
GB. The memory upgrade must be a dual-in-line
(DIMM) SDRAM module. To ensure 100%
compatibility, purchase the SDRAM module only
from Fujitsu.

Fujitsu highly recommends that only memory
modules purchased from Fujitsu or
recommended by Fujitsu be installed. The
installation of incompatible memory modules
can cause numerous problems which could
result in loss of data.

Installing a Memory Module

To install a memory upgrade module follow these
steps:

User-Installable Devices and Media

Figure 5-4. Opening the Memory Upgrade

Compartment

4. Remove the new memory upgrade module
from the static guarded sleeve.

5. Align the memory upgrade module with the
component side up. Align the connector edge
of the memory upgrade module with the
connector slot in the compartment.

6. Insert the memory upgrade module at a 45°
angle. Press the connector edge of the
module firmly down and into the connector
until it lodges under the retaining clip. You
will hear a click when it is properly in place.

(Figure 5-5)

Turn off power and remove any telephone
line connections before performing the

memory upgrade.

If the computer has been used recently,
it may be hot. Make sure the system has

cooled off completely before changing
memory.

1. Turn off power to your LifeBook notebook and
remove any power adapter.

2. Turn the notebook bottom side up, and
remove the screws of the memory upgrade
module compartment.

3. Remove the cover.

(Figure 5-4)

Figure 5-5. Installing a Second Memory Module

7. Replace the cover.

8. Replace the screws.

(Figure 5-4)

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The memory upgrade module is not
something you routinely remove from your
notebook. Once it is installed, you should
leave it in place unless you want to change
system memory capacity.

To Remove a Memory Upgrade
Module

1. Perform steps 1 through 4 of Installing a
Memory Upgrade Module.

2. Pull the clips sideways away from each side
of the memory upgrade module at the same
time.

3. While holding the clips out, remove the
module from the slot by lifting it up and pulling
towards the rear of your notebook.

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

5. Replace the cover.

You can check the memory capacity by looking
at the Info menu of the BIOS setup:

1. Turn on the power to your LifeBook notebook
using the Power/Suspend/Resume button.

2. Allow the system to start booting and press
the F2 key once the Fujitsu logo appears on
the screen with a prompt below it. This will
open the main menu of the BIOS setup with
the current settings displayed. Use the right
arrow key to select Info in the BIOS Setup
menu.

The System Memory and the Extended Memory
capacity, as detected by your LifeBook notebook
during the Power On Self Test (POST), are
displayed at the bottom of the Info menu screen.
The chart below shows the possible displays that
can be shown on the screen.

If the total memory displayed is incorrect,
check that your memory upgrade module is
properly installed.

After changing your memory module
configuration, you must complete the
Resetting the Hibernation (Save-to-Disk)
Parameters procedure in order for the
Hibernation (Save-to-Disk) mode to operate
properly on your LifeBook notebook.

Checking the Computer Recognition
of New Memory Capacity

Once you have changed the system memory
capacity by either adding or removing a memory
upgrade module, be sure to check that your
LifeBook notebook has recognized the change.

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Memory Displayed

Slot 1 Slot 2 Total Memory

256 MB 0 256 MB

256 MB 256 MB 512 MB

256 MB 512 MB 768 MB

256 MB 1 GB 1.25 GB

512 MB 512 MB 1 GB

512 MB 1 GB 1.5 GB

1 GB 1 GB 2 GB

User-Installable Devices and Media

ExpressCard™ Slot

ExpressCard™ Eject
Button

Figure 5-6. IPC Card/ExpressCard™ Slots

PC CARDS/
EXPRESSCARD™

Your LifeBook notebook supports Type I and Type
II PC Cards and ExpressCard™ , which can
perform a variety of functions depending on which
type of card you install. You can install one or
two cards at a time, depending on its type. PC
Cards should be installed in the bottom slot, and
ExpressCard™ in the top slot.

Some available PC/ExpressCard™:

• Local area network (LAN) cards (Type II)

• IDE solid-state disk cards (Type II)

• SCSI cards (Type II)

• Other PC Cards that conform to PCMCIA 2.1

or CardBus standards

For further information, refer to the instructions
supplied with your card(s).

PC Card Slot

PC Card Eject Button

Installing PC Cards

PC Cards are installed in the PC Card slot. To
install a PC Card, follow these steps:

Installing or removing a PC Card during
your LifeBook notebook’s shutdown or

bootup process may damage the card
and/or your LifeBook notebook.

Do not insert a PC Card into a slot if there
is water or any other substance on the

card as you may permanently damage the
card, your LifeBook notebook, or both.

You may be required to log on as an
Administrator or member of the
Administrator’s Group to complete this
procedure. If the computer is connected to a
network, network policy settings may also
prevent you from completing this procedure.

PC Card

PC Card Slot
(bottom slot only)

Figure 5-7. Installing/Removing PC Cards

1. See your PC Card manual for instructions

on the installation of your card. Some cards
may require that your notebook is off while
installing them.

2. Make sure there is no PC Card currently in

the slot. If there is, see Removing PC Cards.

3. If the eject button is extended, press it until it

clicks.

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4. Insert the card into the slot with the label
facing up.

5. Push the card firmly into the slot until it is
seated in the connector.

Removing PC Cards

See your PC Card manual for specific instructions
on removing your card. Some cards may require
your notebook to be in Suspend Mode or Off
during removal.

Windows has a shutdown procedure for
PC Cards that must be followed before

removing a card. (Review your operating
system manual for the correct procedure.)
It is good practice to remove devices
using the Unplug or Eject Hard-ware icon
in the system tray.

If the dialog box states that the device
cannot be removed, you must save all of

your open files, close any open
applications and shut down your
notebook.

Installing ExpressCard™

There are two different width ExpressCard™: 34
mm and 54 mm. The connector inside the slot is
located on the left-hand side of the slot. If you
insert a 34 mm card, be sure to align it with the
left side of the slot when inserting it.

ExpressCard™ are installed in the
ExpressCard™ slot (the top slot).

54 mm ExpressCard™

ExpressCard™ Slot
(top slot)

34 mm ExpressCard™

Figure 5-8. Installing/Removing ExpressCard™

(Figure 5-6)

.

1. Unlock the card from the slot by pressing the
eject button associated with the slot in which
the card is located. When pressed, the button
will pop out.

2. Firmly press the button again until it is flush
with the notebook. This will eject the card
slightly out of the slot allowing you to remove
the card.

If the PC Card has an external connector and
cable, do not pull the cable when removing
the card.

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Installing or removing an ExpressCard™
during your notebook’s shutdown or

bootup process may damage the card
and/or your notebook.

Do not insert an ExpressCard™ into a slot
if there is water or any other substance

on the card as you may permanently
damage the card, your notebook, or both.

You may be required to log on as
Administrator or a member of the
Administrator’s Group to complete this
procedure. If your computer is connected to
a network, network policy settings may also
prevent you from completing this procedure.

See your ExpressCard™ manual for instructions
on the installation of your card. Some cards may
require that your notebook is off while installing
them.

To install an ExpressCard™, follow these steps:

1. Make sure there is no ExpressCard™

currently in the slot. If there is, see Removing
ExpressCard™.

2. If the eject button is extended, press it in until

it clicks.

3. Insert your ExpressCard™ into the slot with

the product label facing up. If you are
inserting a 34 mm card, be sure to align it
with the left side of the slot when inserting it.

4. Push the card firmly into the slot until it is

seated in the connector.

User-Installable Devices and Media

Removing ExpressCard™

See your ExpressCard™ manual for specific
instructions on removing your card. Some cards
may require your notebook to be in Suspend
Mode or Off during removal.

Windows has a shutdown procedure for
ExpressCard™ that must be followed

before removing a card. (Review your
operating system manual for the correct
procedure.) It is good practice to remove
devices using the Unplug or Eject Hard­ware icon in the system tray.

If the dialog box states that the device
cannot be removed, you must save all of

your open files, close any open
applications and shut down your
notebook.

To remove an ExpressCard™, follow these steps:

1. Unlock the card from the slot by pressing the
eject button associated with the slot in which
the card is located. When pressed, the button
will pop out.

2. Firmly press the button again until it is flush
with the notebook. This will eject the card
slightly out of the slot allowing you to remove
the card.

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Troubleshooting

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Troubleshooting

TROUBLESHOOTING

There may be occasions when you encounter
simple setup or operating problems that you can
solve on the spot, or problems with peripheral
devices that can be solved by replacing the
device. The information in this section helps you
isolate and resolve some of these straightforward
issues and identify failures that require service.

Identifying the Problem

If you encounter a problem, go through the
following procedure before pursuing complex
troubleshooting:

1. Turn off your LifeBook notebook.

2. Make sure the AC adapter is plugged into
your LifeBook notebook and to an active AC
power source.

3. Make sure that any card installed in the PC
Card slot is seated properly. You can also
remove the card from the slot, thus
eliminating it as a possible cause of failure.

4. Make sure that any devices connected to the
external connectors are plugged in properly.
You can also disconnect such devices, thus
eliminating them as possible causes of
failure.

5. Turn on your LifeBook notebook. Make sure
it has been off at least 10 seconds before
you turn it on.

6. Go through the boot sequence.

7. If the problem has not been resolved, refer
to the Troubleshooting Table that follows for
more detailed troubleshooting information.

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

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

• Product name

• Product configuration number

• Product serial number

• Purchase date

• Conditions under which the problem occurred

• Any error messages that have occurred

• Hardware configuration

• Type of device connected, if any

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

Specific Problems

EUsing the Troubleshooting Table

When you have problems with your LifeBook
notebook, try to find the symptoms under the
Problem column of the troubleshooting table for
the feature giving you difficulty. You will find a
description of common causes for that symptom
under the column Possible Cause and what, if
anything, you can do to correct the condition
under Possible Solutions. All possible causes or
solutions may not apply to your LifeBook
notebook.

If you keep notes about what you have
tried, your support representative may be

able to help you more quickly by giving
additional suggestions over the phone.

Do not return a failed LifeBook notebook
to your supplier until you have talked to a

support representative.

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Troubleshooting Table

Problem Possible Cause Possible Solution

Audio Problem

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

The software volume
control is set too low.

Adjust the sound volume control settings in
your software, operating system and
applications.

Headphones are plugged
into your LifeBook
notebook.

BIOS audio settings are
incorrect.

Software driver is not
configured correctly.

Optical Drive Problems

LifeBook notebook
fails to recognize
media discs.

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

Setup utility is set to
something other than
media player or Auto for
Secondary Master
Controller.

Wrong drive designator
was used for media player
in the application.

Windows Media Player
auto insert notification
function is disabled.

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

Set the BIOS setup utility to the default values
within the Multimedia Device Configuration
menu.

Refer to your application and operating system
documentation for help.

Open media player tray and re-install the
media disc properly.

Revise BIOS settings for the Secondary
Master Controller.

Verify the drive designator used by the
application is the same as the one used by the
operating system. When the operating system
is booted from a media player, drive
designators are automatically adjusted.

Start the media player from the desktop or
application software or re-enable the Windows
media player auto insert notification function.

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Media disc is dirty or
defective.

Wipe the disc with a non-abrasive CD cleaning
cloth and reinsert. It if still will not work try
another media disc in the drive.

Troubleshooting

Problem Possible Cause Possible Solution

Optical Drive Problems

The Media Player
Access indicator
on the Status
Indicator Panel
blinks at regular
intervals when no
disc is in the tray
or the media drive
is not installed.

The Windows media
player auto insert
notification function is
active and is checking to
see if a media disc is
ready to run.

This is normal.

The notebook fails
to Auto-Play a
DVD movie.

The media player
will not play
international DVD
titles

Hard Drive Problems

You cannot access
your hard drive.

The media player software
has not been installed.

The region code for the
DVD does not match that
of the media player.

The setup utility is
incorrectly set for your
internal (Primary Master)
or optional second hard
drive (Primary Slave).

The wrong drive
designator was used by
an application when a
bootable CD-ROM was
used to start the LifeBook
notebook.

Locate and install the DVD-ROM Applications
CD.

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

The first time you play a DVD title with a
region code different from that of the DVD
optical drive - the region code set at factory,
you will be prompted to change the region
code of the DVD optical drive. The region code
of a DVD optical drive can be changed up to 4
times, after which it will be locked so that the
DVD optical drive can only play DVD titles of
the final region code set.

Revise BIOS settings to set both Primary
Master and Primary Slave correctly.

Verify drive designator used by application is
in use by the operating system. When the
operating system is booted from a CD, drive
designations are automatically adjusted.

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Problem Possible Cause Possible Solution

Hard Drive Problems

You cannot access
your hard drive.

(continued)

Keyboard or Mouse Problems

The built-in
keyboard does not
seem to work.

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

The LifeBook notebook
has gone into Suspend
mode.

Verify your password and security settings.

Push the Power/Suspend/Resume button.

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

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

Your application has
locked out your keyboard.

Your external device is not
properly installed.

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

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

Your system has crashed.

Try to use your integrated pointing device to
restart your system. If this fails, turn your
LifeBook notebook off press the Power/
Suspend/Resume button for 10 seconds or
more, and then turn it back on.

Re-install your device.

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

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

Try to restart your LifeBook notebook. If this
fails, turn your LifeBook notebook off press the
Power/Suspend/Resume button for 10
seconds or more, and then turn it back on.

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Troubleshooting

Problem Possible Cause Possible Solution

Memory Problems

Your Info menu of
the BIOS setup
utility information,
does not show the
correct amount of
installed memory.

Modem Problems

Messages about
modem operation.

USB or IR Device Problems

You have installed
a USB or IR
device. Your
LifeBook notebook
does not recognize
the device, or the
device does not
seem to work
properly.

Your memory upgrade
module is not properly
installed.

You have a memory
failure.

Messages about modem
operation are generated
by whichever modem
application is in use.

The device is not properly
installed.

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

Your software may not
have the correct software
driver active.

Remove and re-install your memory upgrade
module.

Check for Power On Self Test (POST)
messages.

See your application software documentation
for additional information.

Remove and re-install the device.

Close the application and restart your
LifeBook notebook.

See your software documentation and activate
the correct driver.

You may have the wrong I/
O address selected for
your device.

Your device and another
device are assigned the
same I/O address.

See your device documentation and software
documentation to determine the required I/O
address. Change the settings in the BIOS
setup utility.

Check all I/O addresses located within the
BIOS setup utility and any other installed
hardware or software to make sure there are
no duplications.

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Problem Possible Cause Possible Solution

PC Card Problems

PC Card does not
work or locks up
the system.

The card is not properly
installed.

The card may have been
installed while an
application was running,
so your system is not
aware of it.

Remove and re-install the card.

Close the application and restart your
LifeBook notebook.

Your software may not
have the correct software
driver active.

You may have the wrong I/
O address selected for
your PC Card device.

Your PC Card device and
another device are
assigned the same I/O
address.

The card may have been
“removed” using the
Unplug or Eject Hardware
utility.

See your software documentation and activate
the correct driver.

See PC Card documentation to determine the
required I/O address. Change the BIOS
settings.

Check all I/O addresses located within the
BIOS setup utility and any other installed
hardware or software to make sure there are
no duplications.

If Unplug or Eject Hardware utility has been
used to remove the card, the system will not
recognize it, even if it is still in the slot.
Remove the card and reinstall it. If that isn’t
successful, reboot the system.

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Troubleshooting

Problem Possible Cause Possible Solution

Power Failures

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

The installed primary
battery is completely
discharged, there is no
optional second battery
installed or there is no
power adapter installed.

Check the Status Indicator Panel to determine
the presence and condition of the batteries.
Install a charged battery or a power adapter.

Your LifeBook
notebook turns off
all by itself.

The primary battery is
installed but is faulty.

The battery is low.

The power adapter is not
plugged in properly.

The power adapter has no
power from the AC outlet.

The power adapter is
faulty.

You have a battery failure.

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

Use the Status Indicator panel to verify the
presence and condition of the batteries. If a
battery is indicating a short, remove that
battery and operate from another power
source or replace that battery.

Check the Status Indicator Panel to verify the
presence and condition of the battery. Use an
AC adapter to operate until a battery is
charged or install a charged battery.

Verify that your adapter is connected correctly.

Move the AC cord to a different outlet, check
for a line switch or tripped circuit breaker for
the AC outlet.

Try a different power adapter or install a
charged optional second battery.

Verify the condition of the batteries using the
Status Indicator Panel, and replace or remove
any batteries that are shorted.

Press any button on the keyboard, or move
the mouse to restore operation. If that fails,
push the Power/Suspend/Resume button.
Check your power management settings, or
close your applications and go to the Power
Options menu of the setup utility to adjust the
timeout values to suit your needs.

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Problem Possible Cause Possible Solution

Power Failures

Your LifeBook
notebook turns off
all by itself.

(continued)

Your installed battery is
faulty.

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

The battery seems
to discharge too
quickly.

You are running an
application that uses a
great deal of power due to
frequent hard drive or
media player drive access,
use of a modem card or a
LAN PC card.

The power savings
features may be disabled.

The brightness is turned
all the way up.

The battery is very old.

The battery has been
exposed to high
temperatures.

The battery is too hot or
too cold.

The Mode light is on
constantly.

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

Check the power management and/or setup
utility settings in the Power Options menu and
adjust according to your operating needs.

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

Replace the battery.

Replace the battery.

Restore the LifeBook to normal operating
temperature. The Battery Charging icon on the
indicator panel will flash when the battery is
outside operating range.

Turn off the Mode light by turning system
power off, then pressing the Power/Suspend/
Resume button for four or more seconds.

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Troubleshooting

Problem Possible Cause Possible Solution

Shutdown and Startup Problems

The Power/
Suspend/Resume
button does not
work.

The Power/Suspend/
Resume button is disabled
from the Advanced
submenu of the Power
menu of the setup utility.

Enable the button from the setup utility.

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

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

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

You did not hold the
button in long enough.

There may be a conflict
with the application
software.

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

You have a secured
system requiring a
password to load your
operating system.

Internal hard drive was
not detected.

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

BIOS setup changes were
not saved when you made
them and exited the BIOS
setup utility returning it to
previous settings.

Hold the button longer. This may need to be a
few seconds if your application is preventing
the CPU from checking for button pushes.

Close all applications and try the button again.

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

Make sure you have the right password. Enter
the setup utility and verify the Security settings
and modify them as accordingly.

Use the BIOS setup utility or Primary Master
submenu, located within the Main menu, to try
to auto detect the internal hard drive.

See Power On Self Test (POST) messages to
deter-mine the meaning of the problem. Not all
messages are errors; some are status
indicators.

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

The BIOS CMOS hold-up
battery has failed.

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

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Problem Possible Cause Possible Solution

Video Problems

Display is blank
when you turn on
the system.

Something is pushing on
the Closed Cover switch.

The LifeBook notebook is
set for an external monitor
only.

Clear the Closed Cover switch.

Pressing [F10] while holding down the [Fn] key
allows you to change the destination of 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 only, external monitor only, both built-in
display and external monitor.

When the ATI
Driver CD is first
installed, you
receive a Microsoft
message informing
you that the ATI
driver is not
compatible with
your operating
system.

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

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

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

The warning does not
apply to your LifeBook; the
driver has been
thoroughly tested and its
installation will not
jeopardize the
performance of your
system.

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

Move the display and the brightness control
until you have adequate visibility.

Press any button on the keyboard, or move
the mouse to restore operation. If that fails,
push the Power/Suspend/Resume button.
(The display may be shut off by Standy mode,
Auto Suspend or Video Timeout)

If this message appears on your screen, click
the Continue Anyway or Yes buttons to
proceed.

Contact your support representative.

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Troubleshooting

Problem Possible Cause Possible Solution

Video Problems

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

The LifeBook notebook
has gone into Video
timeout, Standby mode,
Suspend mode or
Hibernation (Save-to-Disk)
mode because you have
not used it for a period of
time.

Press any button on the keyboard, or move
the mouse to restore operation. If that fails,
push the Power/Suspend/Resume button.
Check your power management settings, or
close your applications and go to the Power
Savings menu of the setup utility to adjust the
timeout values to suit your operation needs.

The built-in display
does not close.

The built-in display
has bright or dark
spots.

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

Something is pushing on
the Closed Cover switch.

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

A foreign object, such as a
paper clip, is stuck
between the display and
the keyboard.

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

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

You are running an
application that does not
support 800 x 600/1024 x
768 pixel resolution
display and display
compression is enabled.

Check the Closed Cover switch.

Press a keyboard button or move the mouse
to restore operation. If that fails, push the
Power/Suspend/Resume button. (The display
may be shut off by Standby Mode, Auto
Suspend or Video Timeout)

Remove all foreign objects from the keyboard.

This is normal; do nothing.

Display is faulty; contact your support
representative.

Display compression gives a clearer but
smaller display for applications that do not
support 800 x 600/1024 x 768 pixel resolution.
You can fill the screen but have less resolution
by changing your display compression setting,
(See the Video Features submenu, located
within the Advanced menu of the BIOS.)

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Problem Possible Cause Possible Solution

Video Problems

The Display is dark
when on battery
power.

The BatteryAid default is
set on low brightness to
conserve power.

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

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

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

Miscellaneous Problems

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

Your BIOS setup is not set
to enable your external
monitor.

Your external monitor is
not properly installed.

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

Your external monitor is
not compatible with your
LifeBook notebook.

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

Toggle the video destination by pressing [Fn]
and [F10] together, or check your BIOS setup
and enable your external monitor. (See Video
Features submenu, located within the
Advanced Menu of the BIOS.)

Reinstall your device.

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

See your monitor documentation and the
External Monitor Support portions of the
Specifications section.

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

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7

Care and
Maintenance

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Care and Maintenance

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

If you use your LifeBook notebook carefully, you
will increase its life and reliability. This section
provides some tips for looking after your
notebook.

Electrical equipment may be hazardous if
misused. Operations of this product or similar
products must always be supervised by an
adult. Do not allow children access to the
interior of any electrical products and do not
permit them to handle any cables.

Caring for your LifeBook notebook

• Your LifeBook notebook is a durable but

sensitive electronic device. Treat it with respect
and care.

• Transport the notebook it in a suitable carrying
case.

• Do not attempt to service the computer
yourself. Always follow installation instructions
closely.

• Keep it away from food and beverages.

• If you accidentally spill liquid on your notebook:

1. Turn it off.

2. Position it so that the liquid can run out.

3. Let it dry out for 24 hours, or longer if

needed.

4. If your LifeBook notebook will not boot up

after it has dried out, call your support
representative.

• Do not use your notebook in a wet environment
(near a bathtub, swimming pool).

• Always use the AC adapter and batteries that
are approved for your notebook.

• Avoid exposure to sand, dust and other
environmental hazards.

• Do not expose your LifeBook notebook to
direct sunlight for long periods of time as
temperatures above 140°F (60°C) may
damage your notebook.

• Keep the covers closed on the connectors and
slots when they are not in use.

• Do not put heavy or sharp objects on the
computer.

• If you carry your notebook in a carrying case,
make sure that there are no objects pressing
on the lid.

• Never position your notebook such that the
media player drive is supporting the weight of
the notebook.

• Do not touch the screen with any sharp
objects.

Caring your Fujitsu notebook

• Always disconnect the power by pulling the

plug, not the cord.

• Clean your LifeBook notebook with a damp,
lint-free cloth. Do not use abrasives or solvents.

• Use a soft cloth such as a lens cleaning cloth
to remove dust from the screen. Never use
glass cleaners.

Storing your Fujitsu notebook

• If storing your LifeBook notebook for a month

or longer, turn your notebook off, fully charge
the battery, then remove and store all Lithium
ion batteries.

• Store your notebook and batteries separately.
If you store your notebook with a battery
installed, the battery will discharge, and battery
life will be reduced. In addition, a faulty battery
might damage the notebook.

• Store the notebook in a cool, dry place.
Temperatures should remain between 13°F
and 140°F (-25°C -60°C).

Traveling with your Fujitsu notebook

• Do not transport your notebook while it is

turned on.

• Don’t check the computer as baggage; carry
it aboard.

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• Avoid putting your notebook through a metal

detector. Have the notebook hand-inspected
by security personnel. You can put your
notebook through a properly tuned X-ray
machine. To avoid problems, place your
notebook close to the entrance of the machine
and remove it as soon as possible or have your
notebook hand-inspected by security
personnel. Security officials may require you
to turn your notebook on. Make sure you have
a charged battery on hand.

• When traveling with the hard drive removed,
wrap the drive in a non-conducting materials
(cloth or paper). If you have the drive checked
by hand, be ready to install the drive if needed.
Never put your hard drive through a metal
detector. Have your hard drive hand-inspected
by security personnel. You can however, put
your hard drive through a properly tuned X­ray machine.

• Take the necessary plug adapters if you’re
traveling overseas. Check the following
diagram to determine which plug adapter you’ll
need or ask your travel agent.

Outlet Type Location

United States, Canada, parts of
Latin America, Japan, Korea,
Mexico, Taiwan, the Philippines

Russia and Commonwealth of
Independent States (CIS), most
of Europe, parts of Latin
America, the Middle East, parts
of Africa, Hong Kong, India,
most of South Asia

United Kingdom, Ireland,
Malaysia, Singapore, parts of
Africa

China, Australia, New Zealand

Figure 7-1. International Outlet Types

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Care and Maintenance

Batteries

Caring for your Batteries

• Always handle batteries carefully.

• Do not short-circuit the battery terminals (that

is, do not touch both terminals with a metal
object). Do not carry loose batteries in a pocket
or purse where they may mix with coins, keys,
or other metal objects. Doing so may cause
an explosion or fire.

• Do not drop, puncture, disassemble, mutilate
or incinerate the battery.

• Recharge batteries only as described in this
manual and only in ventilated areas.

• Do not leave batteries in hot locations for more
than a day or two. Intense heat can shorten
battery life.

• Do not leave a battery in storage for longer
than 6 months without recharging it.

Increasing Battery Life

• Power your LifeBook notebook with the AC

adapter whenever possible.

• If your LifeBook notebook is running on battery
power all day, connect it to the AC adapter
overnight to recharge the battery.

• Keep brightness to the lowest level
comfortable.

• Set the power management for maximum
battery life.

• Put your LifeBook notebook in Suspend mode
when it is turned on and you are not actually
using it.

• Limit your media drive access.

• Disable the media player auto insert

notification function.

• Always use fully charged batteries.

• Eject PCMCIA cards when not in use.

Media Care

Caring for your Media
(DVD/CD/CD-R/DVD+/-R/DVD+/-RW)

Media discs are precision devices and will
function reliably if given reasonable care.

• Always store your media disc in its case when
it is not in use.

• Always handle discs by the edges and avoid
touching the surface.

• Avoid storing any media discs in extreme
temperatures.

• Do not bend media discs or set heavy objects
on them.

• Do not spill liquids on media discs.

• Do not scratch media discs.

• Do not put a label on media discs.

• Do not get dust on media discs.

• Never write on the label surface with a ballpoint

pen or pencil. Always use a felt pen.

• If a media disc is subjected to a sudden change
in temperature, cold to warm condensation
may form on the surface. Wipe the moisture
off with a clean, soft, lint free cloth and let it
dry at room temperature. DO NOT use a hair
dryer or heater to dry media discs.

• If a disc is dirty, use only a DVD/CD cleaner or
wipe it with a clean, soft, lint free cloth starting
from the inner edge and wiping to the outer
edge.

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Caring for your Media Drive

Your media player drive is durable but you must
treat it with care. Please pay attention to the
following points:

• The drive rotates the compact disc at a very
high speed. Do not carry it around or subject it
to shock or vibration with the power on.

• Avoid using or storing the drive where it will
be exposed to extreme temperatures.

• Avoid using or storing the drive where it is
damp or dusty.

• Avoid using or storing the drive near magnets
or devices that generate strong magnetic
fields.

• Avoid using or storing the drive where it will
be subjected to shock or vibration.

• Do not disassemble or dismantle the media
player drive.

Media Cards

Caring for your Media Cards

Media cards (including PC Cards,
ExpressCard™, Memory Sticks and SD Cards)
are durable, but you must treat them with care.
The documentation supplied with your card will
provide specific information, but you should pay
attention to the following points:

• To keep out dust and dirt, store cards in their
protective sleeves when they’re not installed
in the notebook.

• Avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight or
excessive heat.

• Keep the cards dry.

• Do not flex or bend the cards, and do not place

heavy objects on top of them.

• Do not force cards into the slot.

• Avoid dropping cards, or subjecting them to

excessive vibration.

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