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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