Fujitsu LifeBook N6000 Series User's Guide

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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

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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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

This product requires an AC adapter to operate. Use only a UL Listed I.T.E. AC Adapter bundle with your system.

AC adapter output polarity:

When using your notebook equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury to persons, including the following:

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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.

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Avoid using the modem during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning.

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Do not use the modem to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.

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Use only the power cord and batteries indicated in this manual. Do not dispose of batteries in a fire. They may explode. Check with local codes for possible special disposal instructions.

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To reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26 AWG or larger UL Listed or CSA Certified Telecommunication Line Cord

For Authorized Repair Technicians Only

Danger of explosion if Lithium (clock) battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instruction.

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

System Disposal

LAMP(S) INSIDE THIS PRODUCT CONTAIN MERCURY AND MUST

BE RECYCLED OR DISPOSED OF ACCORDING TO LOCAL, STATE, OR FEDERAL LAWS.

Proper Disposal of Battery

Under federal, state or local law, it may 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.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1. Read these instructions carefully. Save these instructions for future reference.

2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.

3. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

4. Do not use this product near water.

5. Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand or table. The product may fall, causing serious damage to the product.

6. Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or bottom are provided for ventilation; to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, these openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface. This product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register or in a built-in installation unless proper ventilation is provided.

7. This product should be operated from the type of power indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power available, consult your dealer or local power company.

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

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

10. If an extension cord is used with this product, make sure that the total ampere rating of the equipment plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere rating. Also, make sure that the total rating of all products plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed 15 amperes.

11. Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.

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

13. Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:

a. When the power cord or plug is

damaged or frayed.

b. If liquid has been spilled into the

product.

c. If the product has been exposed to rain

or water.

d. If the product does not operate normally

when the operating instructions are followed. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions since improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to normal condition.

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e. If the product has been dropped or the

cabinet has been damaged.

f. If the product exhibits a distinct

change in performance, indicating a need for service.

14. CAUTION: When replacing the

battery, be sure to install it with the polarities in the correct position. There is a danger of explosion if the battery is replaced with an incorrect type or is mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble or dispose of in fire. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommeded by the manufacturer. Dispose of the used battery according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

15. Use only the proper type of power supply cord set (provided in your accessories box) for this unit. It should be a detachable type: UL listed/CSA certified, BS1363, ASTA, SS145 certified, rated 10A 250V minimum, VDE approved or its equivalent. Maximum length is 15 feet (4.6 meters).

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:

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nuclear reaction control system in a nuclear facility

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

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mass transport control system

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medical instruments for life support system

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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 noncompliant 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 noncompliant 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 noncompliant equipment.

NEW ZEALAND WARNINGS

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

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

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

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

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

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

Some parameters required for compliance w i th Tel e co m’s Te le pe rm i t r eq ui re men ts 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

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.

Tab l e of C onte n ts

Table of Contents

Preface

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

Overview

Locating the Controls and Connectors

Top and Front Components . . . . . . .6

Left-Side Panel Components . . . . . .8

Right-Side Panel Components . . . . .9

Rear Panel Components . . . . . . . . .11

Bottom Components . . . . . . . . . . .13

Status Indicator Panel

Battery Charging Indicator . . . . . . .14

Battery Status Indicator . . . . . . . . .14

Hard Drive/Optical Drive

Access Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . .14

EMAIL Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

NumLock Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . .15

CapsLock Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . .15

ScrLock Indicator. . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Volume Control

Controlling the Volume . . . . . . . . .15

Power Sources

Connecting the AC Adapter . . . . . .17

Lithium ion Battery

Recharging the Batteries. . . . . . . . .19

Replacing the Battery . . . . . . . . . . .20

Memory Stick/Secure Digital/xD Card Slot

Installing Memory Stick/SD/

xD Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Removing A Memory Stick/SD/

xD Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Memory Upgrade Module

Installing a Memory Module . . . . . 24

Removing a Memory Upgrade

Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Checking the Memory Capacity. . . 26

Device Ports

Communications Ports . . . . . . . . . . 26

LAN Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

IEEE 1394 Jack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Universal Serial Bus (USB)

2.0 Ports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

S-Video Out Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Microphone Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Headphone Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

External Monitor Port . . . . . . . . . . 29

TV TUNER USER’S GUIDE

TV Tuner Applications . . . . . . . . . . 30

Introducing the TV Tuner. . . . . . . . 31

TV Tuner Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES . . 34

Connecting the TV tuner . . . . . . . . 37

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Getting Started. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Setting Up/Skipping

Channels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Starting/closing Instant MyMedia . 41 Watching TV and External Video with-

out Booting Up. . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Copying from an External Device to

DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

RECORDING TV Programs to

HDD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Recording TV Programs on a

DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Watching Recorded TV Programs or

Videos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

Playing CD/DVDs . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

Adjusting the Display Setting . . . . .55

TV Tuner troubleshooting . . . . . . .57

Troubleshooting

Identifying the Problem . . . . . . . . .62

Specific Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

Troubleshooting Table . . . . . . . . . .63

Preface

ABOUT THIS GUIDE

The LifeBook® N series notebook from Fujitsu provides desktop performance with a fast Intel® processor. The 17" Crystal View WXGA+ high-resolution screen displays vibrant colors with pinpoint sharpness. The high-performance integrated Intel 945PM chipset with ATI MOBILITY Graphic Controller 256 MB HypermemoryTM.

It comes with Microsoft® Windows® XP Home Edition or Windows XP Professional pre-installed.

This manual explains how to operate your LifeBook notebook’s hardware and builtin system software.

Conventions Used in the Guide

Keyboard keys appear in brackets. Example: [Fn], [F1], [ESC], [ENTER] and [CTRL].

Pages with additional information about a specific topic are cross-referenced within the text. Example: (See page xx.)

RADEON® X1400

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

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

The information icon highlights information that will enhance your understanding of the subject material.

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Figure 2-1. LifeBook N6000 Series

Overview

This section describes the components of your Fujitsu LifeBook N6000 Series notebook. We strongly recommend that you read it before using your LifeBook notebook, even if you are already familiar with notebook computers.

Figure 2-2. AC Adapter

Getting to Know Your LifeBook

Locating the Controls and Connectors

11 12

Figure 2-3. LifeBook

notebook, display open12

14 15 16 17

Display Panel Latch Display Panel Status Indicator Panel

Power/Suspend/Resume

button Remote Control IR Port

Keyboard

Scrolling Button

TouchPad Pointing Device

Stereo Speakers

Record Button

Media Player/LifeBook

Application Panel Button Power/Suspend/

Resume button Channel Button

DVD/CD Button

TV Button

Volume Control Button

Wireless LAN Switch

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TOP AND FRONT COMPONENTS

The following is a brief description of your LifeBook notebook’s top and front components.

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.

Status Indicator Panel

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

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 LifeBook notebook when it has been shut down.

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.

Keyboard

A full-size keyboard with dedicated Windows keys.

Scrolling Button

The scrolling button lets you navigate quickly through a document without having to use the window scroll bars.

Touchpad Pointing Device

The pointing device is a Touchpad that allows you simple cursor control.

Stereo Speakers

The built-in boxless dual speakers provide stereo sound. Additionally, there is a subwoofer located on the bottom of the system.

Record Button

The button allows for recording.

Media Player/LifeBook Application Panel Button

The LifeBook Media Playback panel provides audio and video playback functions of the media in the bay optical disk drive. The application panel provides onetouch application launch capability.

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 LifeBook notebook when it has been shut down.

Channel Button

These buttons are used to change the TV channels downward/upward.

DVD/CD Button

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 Button

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.

Volume Control

The volume control button is used to adjust the volume while watching or listening to a DVD/CD or TV.

Wireless LAN Switch

The Wireless LAN On/Off Switch turns the wireless LAN on and off.

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Optical Drive

Figure 2-4. LifeBook

notebook left-side panel

Optical Drive Eject Button Audio Input Jack

Video Input Jack

(composite)

S-Video Input Port

Antenna Mini-Jack

DC Power Jack

LEFT-SIDE PANEL COMPONENTS

Following is a brief description of your LifeBook notebook’s left-side components.

Optical Drive

One of several different drives can be installed depending upon the configuration of your system.

Optical Drive Eject Button

The optical drive eject button is used to eject the media tray.

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 Port

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.

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.

Figure 2-5. LifeBook

notebook left-side panel

Memory Stick/SD/xD Card Slot IEEE 1394 Port

Headphone Jack

Microphone Jack

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USB 2.0 Port

ExpressCard Slot

PC Card Slot

PC Card Eject Button

Express Card Eject Button

RIGHT-SIDE PANEL COMPONENTS

Following is a brief description of your LifeBook notebook’s right-side components.

Memory Stick/SD/xD Card Slot

The Memory Stick/Secure Digital (SD)/xD card slot allows you to install a flash memory card for data storage. This architecture allows you to transfer data

between a variety of different digital devices.

When installing a Memory Stick, SD, or xD card in the slot, be sure the card label is facing downward. When installed, a Memory Stick will extend approximately half an inch from the edge of the notebook chassis.

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IEEE 1394 Port

The IEEE 1394 port is used to connect Firewire devices (such as digital cameras) to your LifeBook notebook.

Headphone Jack

This jack allows you to connect headphones or powered external speakers.

Microphone Jack

The microphone jack allows you to connect an external stereo microphone.

USB 2.0 Port

The USB ports allow you to connect Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices.

ExpressCard Slot

The ExpressCard Slot allows you to install an ExpressCard.

PC Card Slot

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

PC Card Eject Button

The PC Card eject button is used to eject a PC Card from the PC Card slot.

Express Card Eject Button

The Express Card eject button is used to eject a Express Card from the Express Card slot.

Figure 2-6. LifeBook notebook

back panel

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LAN Port

3 x USB Ports

USB Port

Anti-theft Lock Slot

Modem Port

External Monitor Port

Air Vents

S-Video Out Port

7 8

REAR PANEL COMPONENTS

Following is a brief description of your LifeBook notebook’s rear panel components.

LAN Port

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

3 x USB 2.0 Ports

The USB ports allow you to connect Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices.

USB Port

The USB port allow you to connect Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices.

Anti-theft Lock Slot

The Anti-theft lock slot allows you to attach an optional physical lock down device.

Modem Port

The modem port is designed to accept a Modem (RJ-11) telephone jack for the multi-national internal 56K modem.

The internal modem is not intended for use with Digital PBX systems. Do not connect the modem to a digital PBX as it may cause serious damage to the internal modem or your LifeBook notebook. Consult your PBX manufacturer’s documentation for details. Some hotels have Digital PBX systems. Be sure to find out BEFORE you connect your modem. Third-party hardware is available to allow modemto-PBX interface.

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External Monitor Port

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

Air Flow Vents

The air flow vents assist in proper cooling of the system.

To protect your notebook from damage and to optimize system performance, be sure to

keep all air vents unobstructed, clean, and clear of debris. This may

require periodic cleaning, depending upon the environment in which the system is used.

Do not operate the notebook in areas where the air vents can be obstructed, such as in tight enclosures or on soft surfaces like a bed or cushion.

S-Video Out Port

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

Figure 2-7. LifeBook

notebook bottom panel

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Lithium ion Battery Bay

1 2

Configuration Label (approximate location)

Subwoofer

Air Flow Vents

BOTTOM COMPONENTS

Following is a brief description of your LifeBook notebook’s bottom panel components.

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.

Subwoofer

The subwoofer speaker provides bass-range sound to supplement the stereo speakers, resulting in high-quality audio.

Air Flow Vents

The air flow vents assist in proper cooling of the system.

To protect your notebook from damage and to optimize system performance, be sure to

keep all air vents unobstructed, clean, and clear of debris. This may

require periodic cleaning, depending upon the environment in which the system is used.

Do not operate the notebook in areas where the air vents can be obstructed, such as in tight enclosures or on soft surfaces like a bed or cushion.

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Figure 2-8. Status Indicator Panel/Volume LEDs

1 Battery Charging Indicator 2 Battery Status Indicators 3 Hard Drive/Optical Drive Access 4 Email Indicator 5 NumLock Indicator

6 CapsLock Indicator 7 ScrLock Indicator

Status Indicator Panel

The Status Indicator panel is located below the scrolling buttons and touchpad. Within this panel are symbols that correspond to specific components of your LifeBook notebook. These symbols tell you how each of those components is operating. (Figure 2-8)

BATTERY CHARGING

INDICATOR

The Battery Charging indicator displays whether or not the Lithium ion battery is currently being charged.

LED Con-

dition

Green, solid

Orange, solid

Orange, blinking

Off

Charging Status of Battery

Fully charged or no battery installed.

Being charged

Charging suspended because battery temperature too high.

Not charging because AC adapter is not connected.

BATTERY STATUS INDI-

CATOR

This indicator shows how much charge is available within the installed battery.

LCD Condition Battery Charge Level

Green, solid

Orange, solid

Red, solid

Red, blinking

Off

Between 50% and 100% charged

Between 13% and 49% charged

Between 0% and 12% charged

There is a problem with the battery

No battery is installed or the system is shut off.

HARD DRIVE/OPTICAL

DRIVE ACCESS INDICATOR

The Hard Drive/Optical Drive Access indicator states whether your internal hard drive or optical drive are being accessed.

EMAIL INDICATOR

The Email access indicator stated an incoming email.

NUMLOCK INDICATOR

The NumLock indicator shows that the internal keyboard is set in ten-key numeric keypad mode.

CAPSLOCK INDICATOR

The CapsLock indicator shows that your keyboard is set to type in all capital letters.

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CONTROLLING THE VOLUME

Volume Control Button

Volume can be controlled using the Volume Control button above the keyboard.(Figure 2-9)

Vol ume Up/ Down Control

SCRLOCK INDICATOR

The ScrLock indicator shows that your scroll lock is active.

Volume Control

Your LifeBook notebook has multiple volume controls which interact with each other.

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Any software that contains audio files will also contain a volume control of its own. If you install an external audio device that has an independent volume control, the hardware volume control and the software volume control will interact with each other. It should be noted that if you set your software volume to Off, you will override the external volume control setting.

Figure 2-9 Volume Control

To increase the volume, press the upper portion of the Volume Control button; to decrease the volume, press the lower portion of the Volume Control button.

Other Ways to Control Volume

Aside from the Volume Control button, the volume can be controlled in several other ways:

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Volume can be set from within the Volume Control on the Taskbar.

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Volume can be controlled by many volume controls that are set within individual applications.

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Certain external audio devices you might connect to your system may have hardware volume controls.

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Each source discussed above puts an upper limit on the volume level that must then be followed by the other sources.

We recommend that you experiment with the various volume controls to discover the optimal sound level.

Figure 3-1. Connecting the AC Adapter 1 DC Power Jack

Power Sources

Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook has two possible power sources: a Lithium ion battery or an AC adapter.

CONNECTING THE AC ADAPTER

The AC adapter provides power for operating your LifeBook notebook and is used to charge 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 cable into the AC adapter.

3. Plug the AC cable into an AC electrical outlet. (Figure 3-1)

Switching from AC Adapter Power to Battery Power

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

2. Unplug the AC adapter.

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When you run the N6000 Series LifeBook on battery power, by default, the CPU will slow down approximately by half in order to optimize battery life. This feature can be enabled or disabled in the BIOS. Use an AC Adapter whenever possible.

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

LifeBook N Series User’s Guide

Lithium ion Battery

Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook has a Lithium ion battery that provides power for operating your notebook when no external power source is available. The rechargeable 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:

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Your system is set to use the Max Battery power scheme when running on battery power. If you change the power scheme to a different profile, your battery life may vary.

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When used at temperatures that exceed a low of 5°C (40°F) or a high of 35°C (95°F). Extreme temperatures not only reduce charging efficiency, but can also cause battery deterioration. The charging icon on the Status Indicator panel will flash when you try to charge a battery that is outside its operating temperature range.

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When using a high current device such as a modem, DVD/CD-RW drive, DVD writer, or hard drive, using the AC adapter will conserve your battery life.

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Do not leave a faulty battery in your LifeBook notebook. It may damage your AC adapter or your notebook itself. It may also prevent operation of your notebook by draining all available current into the bad battery.

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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. If you cannot find this information elsewhere, contact your support representative.

Actual battery life will vary based on factors such as screen brightness, applications, features, power management settings, battery condition and other customer preferences.

CD-RW, DVD- writer

hard drive usage may also have a significant impact on battery life. Battery charging capacity is reduced as the battery ages. If your battery is running low quickly, you should replace it.

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