Fujitsu LifeBook N6110 User Manual

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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

according to FCC Part 15

Responsible Party Name: Fujitsu Computer Systems Corporation

Address: 1250 E. Arques Avenue (M/S 122)

Sunnyvale, CA 94085

Telephone: (408) 746-6000

Declares that product: Model Configuration: LifeBook N6110

Complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

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 with an output rating of 19V DC, with a current of 4.22A.

AC adapter output polarity:

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

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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

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

For Authorized Repair Technicians Only

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

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

System Disposal

LAMP(S) INSIDE THIS PRODUCT CONTAIN MERCURY AND MUST

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

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Table of Contents

Volume Control

Controlling the Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

PREFACE

Preface

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

Fujitsu Contact Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR LIFEBOOK NOTEBOOK

Overview

Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Locating the Controls/Connectors

Top and Front Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Left-Side Panel Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Right-Side Panel Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Rear Panel Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

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

Status Indicator Panel

Battery Charging Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

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

Hard Drive/Optical Drive Access Indicator . . . . .14

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

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

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

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

Keyboard

Using the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Numeric Keypad. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Windows Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Cursor Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Function Keys. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

TouchPad Pointing Device

Clicking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Double-Clicking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Dragging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Scrolling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

TouchPad Control Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Application/Media Player Panel

Mode Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Application Launch/Media Player Buttons . . . . .20

Configuring the LifeBook Application Panel . . . .20

Using the Media Player Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Desktop Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

GETTING STARTED

Power Sources

Connecting the AC Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Display Panel

Opening the Display Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Adjusting Display Panel Brightness . . . . . . . . . . .26

Closing the Display Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Starting Your LifeBook Notebook

Power On. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Boot Sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

BIOS Setup Utility. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Booting the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Windows Product Activation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Registering Your LifeBook Notebook . . . . . . . . .29

Installing Click Me!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

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Power Management

Power and Suspend/Resume Button . . . . . . . . . 30

Suspend Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Hibernation (Save-to-disk) Feature. . . . . . . . . . . 31

Display Timeout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Hard Disk Timeout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Restarting the System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Power Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

USER-INSTALLABLE FEATURES

Lithium ion Battery

Recharging the Batteries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Replacing the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Optical Drive

Optical Drive Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Loading Media. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Removing Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Emergency DVD/CD-ROM Tray Release . . . . . . 38

Playing Media on the Optical Drive . . . . . . . . . . 38

Using the Optical Player Software . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Using Dolby™ Headphone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Using the Drive on Battery Power . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Auto Insert Notification Function . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Memory Stick/SD/xD Card Slot

Installing Memory Stick/SD/xD Cards . . . . . . . . 40

Removing A Memory Stick/SD Card . . . . . . . . . 41

Hard Disk Drive

Formatting the Hard Disk Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

PC Cards/ExpressCards™

Installing PC Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Removing PC Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Installing ExpressCards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Removing ExpressCards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Device Ports

Communications Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

LAN Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

IEEE 1394 Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 Ports . . . . . . . . . . 47

S-Video Out Port. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Microphone Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Headphone/Line Out Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

External Monitor Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

TROUBLESHOOTING

Troubleshooting

Identifying the Problem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Specific Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Troubleshooting Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Power On Self Test Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Modem Result Codes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Restoring Pre-installed Software

Restoring the Factory Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Automatically Downloading Driver Updates. . . . 62

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

Care and Maintenance

LifeBook Notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Batteries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Floppy Disks and Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

DVDs and CDs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

PC Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Memory Upgrade Module

Installing a Memory Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Removing a Memory Upgrade Module . . . . . . . 46

Checking the Memory Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

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APPENDIX: INTEGRATED WIRELESS LAN USER’S GUIDE

SPECIFICATIONS

Specifications

Configuration Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

Microprocessor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

Mass Storage Devices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

Device Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72

Power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72

Dimensions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72

Environmental Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72

Popular Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72

Pre-Installed Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73

Application Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73

GLOSSARY

Glossary

Regulatory Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82

Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82

Before Using the Wireless LAN

Wireless LAN Modes Using this Device. . . . . . . .88

Wireless Network Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . .89

Deactivating the WLAN Device . . . . . . . . . . . . .89

Activating the WLAN Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89

Configuration of the WLAN Device

Flow of Operations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90

Configuration Using Intel PROSet Utility . . . . . .90

Connection to the network. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91

Troubleshooting the WLAN

Troubleshooting Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94

Wireless LAN Glossary

Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95

IP address information

About IP Addresses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97

Specifications

Specification. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98

INDEX

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99

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Preface

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ABOUT THIS GUIDE

The LifeBook® N6100 notebook from Fujitsu Computer Systems Corporation provides desktop performance with a fast Intel® Pentium® M processor. The 17" Crystal View WXGA+ high-resolution screen displays vibrant colors with pinpoint sharpness. The high-performance integrated Intel 915GM graphics controller with support for up to 128 MB of shared memory.

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 built-in 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.)

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

FUJITSU CONTACT INFORMATION

Service and Support

You can contact Fujitsu Service and Support the following ways:

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Toll free: 1-800-8Fujitsu (1-800-838-5487)

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E-mail: 8fujitsu@us.fujitsu.com

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Web site: http://www.computers.us.fujitsu.com/support

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

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Product name

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Product configuration number

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Product serial number

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Purchase date

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Conditions under which the problem occurred

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Any error messages that have occurred

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Type of device connected, if any

Fujitsu Online

You can go directly to the online Fujitsu Product catalog for your LifeBook notebook by clicking on the Fujitsu Weblinks -> LifeBook Accessories Web site URL link, located in the Windows Start menu.

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

You can also reach Fujitsu Service and Support online by clicking on the Fujitsu Service and Support Web site URL link, located in the Fujitsu Weblinks -> Service and Support Software folder of the Windows Start menu.

You must have an active internet connection to use the on-line URL links.

WARRANTY

Depending upon the configuration of your LifeBook notebook, your system is backed by either a one-year or three-year International Limited Warranty. Check the information that came with your LifeBook notebook for further warranty terms and conditions.

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Getting to Know Your LifeBook Notebook

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Figure 2-1. LifeBook N6100 Series

Overview

This section describes the components of your Fujitsu LifeBook N6100 Series notebook. We strongly recommend that you read it before using your LifeBook notebook, even if you are already familiar with notebook computers.

UNPACKING

When you receive your LifeBook notebook, unpack it carefully, and compare the parts you have received with the items listed below.

For a pre-configured model you should have:

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LifeBook N6100 Series notebook computer

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Lithium ion battery, pre-installed

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AC adapter with AC power cord (Figure 2-2)

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Phone/Modem (RJ-11) telephone cable

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Drivers and Applications Restore CD

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Recovery DVD

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Getting Started Guide

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User’s Guide (this guide)

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International Limited Warranty Brochure

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Microsoft-associated materials

Depending upon the configuration of your system, one or more of the following items may also be included in the box:

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Application CDs for third-party software

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Additional battery

Figure 2-2. AC Adapter

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Locating the Controls and Connectors

OFF

Brightness Mode

Internet Mail

Figure 2-3. LifeBook notebook, display open 1

Scrolling Button Touchpad Pointing Device

Keyboard

Display Panel Latch

Display Panel

Status Indicator Panel

Stereo Speakers

Brightness Button

Application/Media/Mode Buttons

Power/Suspend/Resume Button

Wireless LAN On/Off Switch

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TOP AND FRONT COMPONENTS

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

Scrolling Button

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

(See Scrolling on page 19 for more information)

Touchpad Pointing Device

The pointing device is a Touchpad that allows you simple cursor control. (See TouchPad Pointing Device on

page 18 for more information)

Keyboard

A full-size keyboard with dedicated Windows keys.

(See Using the Keyboard on page 15 for more information)

Display Panel Latch

The display panel latch locks and releases the display panel.

Display Panel

The display panel is a color LCD panel with back lighting for the display of text and graphics.

Status Indicator Panel

The Status Indicator Panel displays symbols that correspond with a specific component of your LifeBook notebook. (See Status Indicator Panel on page 14 for more information)

Stereo Speakers

The built-in boxless dual speakers provide stereo sound.

Brightness Button

The brightness button is used to change the brightness of the display. (See Adjusting Display Panel Brightness on

page 26 for more information)

Application Panel/Media/Mode Buttons

The mode button allows you to switch the modes of the application panel buttons from Application mode to Media Player mode.

The LifeBook Application Panel/Media Player buttons allow you to either launch your favorite applications by the touch of a button or to use as a media player when your unit is on. (See LifeBook Application/Media Player

Panel on page 20 for more information)

Power/Suspend/Resume Button

The Power/Suspend/Resume button allows you to suspend notebook activity without powering off, resume your notebook from suspend mode, and power on your LifeBook notebook when it has been shut down. (See Power On on page 27 for more information) and (See Power and Suspend/Resume Button on page 30

for more information)

Wireless LAN Switch

The Wireless LAN On/Off Switch turns the wireless LAN on and off. (See Integrated Wireless LAN User’s

Guide on page 85 for more information)

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Figure 2-4. LifeBook notebook left-side panel 1

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. (See Optical Drive on page 37 for more information).

Emergency Tray Release

The emergency tray release button is a recessed button that can be used for opening the tray in the event it gets stuck or power is lost to the system. (See Emergency

DVD/CD-ROM Tray Release on page 38 for more information)

Optical Drive Eject Button

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

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.

Optical Drive Emergency Tray Release

Optical Drive Eject Button

DC Power Jack

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Figure 2-5. LifeBook notebook right-side panel 1

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. (See

Installing Memory Stick/SD/xD Cards on page 40 for more information)

IEEE 1394 Port

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

(See IEEE 1394 Jack on page 47 for more information)

ExpressCard Slot

Memory Stick/SD/xD Card Slot IEEE 1394 Port

Line Out/Headphone Jack

Line In/Microphone Jack

USB 2.0 Port

PC Card Slot

PC Card Eject Button

ExpressCard Eject Button

USB 2.0 Ports

The four USB ports (one on the right side panel and three on the rear panel) allow you to connect Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices. (See Universal

Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 Ports on page 47 for more information)

ExpressCard Slot

The ExpressCard Slot allows you to install an ExpressCard.(See PC Cards/ExpressCards™ on page 43 for more information)

PC Card Slot

The PC Card Slot allows you to install a Type I or Type II PC Card. (See PC Cards/ExpressCards™ on page 43 for

more information)

Line Out/Headphone Jack

This jack allows you to connect headphones or powered external speakers. (See Microphone Jack on page 48 for

more information)

Line In/Microphone Jack

The microphone jack allows you to connect an external mono microphone. (See Microphone Jack on page 48 for

more information)

PC Card Eject Button

The PC Card eject buttons are used to eject a PC Card from the PC Card slot. (See PC Cards/ExpressCards™ on

page 43 for more information)

ExpressCard Eject Button

The ExpressCard eject button is used to eject an ExpressCard from the ExpressCard slot. (See PC Cards/

ExpressCards™ on page 43 for more information)

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Figure 2-6. LifeBook notebook back panel 1

LAN Port Air Vents

External Monitor Port

S-Video Out Port

Anti-Theft Lock Slot

Modem Port

USB Ports

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. (See Communications Ports

on page 47 for more information)

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 all vents unobstructed, clean, and clear of debris. This may require periodic cleaning, depending upon the environment in which the system is used.

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

External Monitor Port

The external monitor port allows you to connect an external monitor. (See External Monitor Port on page 48

for more information)

S-Video Out Port

The S-Video out port is used to transmit a high resolution video signal to a compatible TV or VCR.

(See S-Video Out Port on page 48 for more information)

USB 2.0 Ports

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

(USB) 2.0 Ports on page 47 for more information)

Modem Port

The modem port is designed to accept a Modem (RJ-11) telephone jack for the multi-national internal 56K modem. (See Communications Ports on page 47 for more

information)

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 modem-to-PBX interface.

The internal modem is designed to the ITU-T V.90 standard. Its maximum speed of 53000bps is the highest allowed by FCC, and its actual connection rate depends on the line conditions. The maximum upload speed is 33600bps.

Anti-theft Lock Slot

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

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Figure 2-7. LifeBook notebook bottom panel 1

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.

(See Lithium ion Battery on page 35 for more information)

Air Flow Vents

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

Lithium ion Battery Bay Air Flow Vent

Memory Compartment Cover

Your LifeBook notebook comes with high speed DDR333 SO-DIMM memory. The memory upgrade compartment allows you to expand the system memory capacity of your LifeBook notebook, thus improving overall performance. Note: The memory compartment cover also covers the location of the wireless LAN device; the memory location is outlined with a dotted line in the illustration above. (See Memory Upgrade Module on

page 45 for more information)

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 2 Battery Status 3 Hard Drive/Optical Drive Access 4 Email Indicator 5 NumLk

6 CapsLk 7 ScrLk

Status Indicator Panel

The Status Indicator panel is located just above the keyboard. 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 Condition Charging Status of Battery

Green, solid Fully charged or no battery installed.

Orange, solid Being charged

Orange, blinking

Off

BATTERY STATUS INDICATOR

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

LCD Condition Battery Charge Level

Green, solid Between 50% and 100% charged

Orange, solid Between 13% and 49% charged

Red, solid Between 0% and 12% charged

Red, blinking There is a problem with the battery

Off

Charging suspended because battery temperature too high.

Not charging because AC adapter is not connected.

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 indicator lights when you receive new email.

NUMLK INDICATOR

The NumLk 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.

SCRLK INDICATOR

The ScrLk indicator shows that your scroll lock is active.

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Figure 2-9. Keyboard 1

Keyboard

USING THE KEYBOARD

Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook has an integrated 103key keyboard. The keys perform all the standard functions of a keyboard, including the Windows keys and other special function keys. This section describes the following keys.

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Numeric keypad: Your LifeBook notebook has a tenkey numeric keypad which allows certain keys to serve dual purposes, both as numeric/mathematical keys and navigation keys. The ability to toggle between the numerical keys and navigation keys is controlled through the [NumLk] key.

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Cursor keys: Your keyboard contains four arrow keys for moving the cursor or insertion point to the right, left, up, or down within windows, applications and documents.

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Function keys: The keys labeled [F1] through [F12] are used in conjunction with the [Fn] key to produce special actions that vary depending on what program is running.

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Windows keys: These keys work with your Windows operating system and function the same as the onscreen Start menu button, or the right button on your pointing device.

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Function Keys [Fn] Key

Start Key

Application Key

Cursor Keys

Numeric Keypad (surrounded by thick gray line)

NUMERIC KEYPAD

The right-hand section of the keyboard serves as a numeric keypad. To activate the keypad functions, press the [NumLk] button. Using the keypad keys, you can enter numerals 0 through 9, perform addition ( + ), subtraction ( - ), multiplication ( * ), or division ( / ), and enter decimal points ( . ) using the keys designated as ten-key function keys. When [NumLk] is not active, you can use the numeric keypad to navigate (Home, End, Page Up, Page Down, left, right, up, down). The keys in the numeric keypad are marked on the front edge of the key to indicate their secondary functions.

WINDOWS KEYS

Your notebook has two Windows keys: a Start key and an Application key. The Start key displays the Start menu, and functions the same as your onscreen Start menu button. The Application key functions the same as your right mouse button and displays shortcut menus for the selected item. (Refer to your Windows documentation for more information regarding the Windows keys.)

CURSOR KEYS

The cursor keys are the four arrow keys on the keyboard which allow you to move the cursor up, down, left and right in applications. In programs such as Windows

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Explorer, it moves the “focus” (selects the next item up, down, left, or right).

FUNCTION KEYS

Your LifeBook notebook has 12 function keys, F1 through F12. The functions assigned to these keys differ for each application. You should refer to your software documentation to find out how these keys are used.

The [Fn] key provides extended functions for the notebook and is always used in conjunction with another key.

Icon Keys Description

[ Fn+F3]

Pressing [F3] while holding [Fn] will toggle the Audio Mute on and off.

[ Fn+F4]

[Fn+F6]

[Fn+F7]

[Fn+F8]

[Fn+F9]

[Fn+F10]

Pressing [F4] while holding [Fn] will toggle the touchpad on and off. (This function key combination only works if the BIOS setting for Advanced -> Keyboard/Mouse Features -> Internal Pointing Device is set to Manual Setting.)

Pressing [F6] repeatedly while holding [Fn] will lower the brightness of your display.

Pressing [F7] repeatedly while holding [Fn] will increase the brightness of the display.

Pressing [F8] repeatedly while holding [Fn] will lower the speaker volume.

Pressing [F9] repeatedly while holding [Fn] will increase the speaker volume.

Pressing [F10] while holding [Fn] allows you to change your selection of where to send your display video. Each time you press the key combination you will step to the next choice. The choices, in order, are: built-in display panel only, both built-in display panel and external monitor or external monitor only.

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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.

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Using the Fn+F8 and Fn+F9 combinations to control volume will override software volume controls.

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CONTROLLING THE VOLUME

The volume can be controlled in several different 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 with the [F8] and [F9] function keys. Pressing [F8] repeatedly while holding [Fn] will decrease the volume of your notebook. Pressing [F9] repeatedly while holding [Fn] will increase the volume of your notebook.

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

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

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

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

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Figure 2-10. Touchpad Pointing Device 12Cursor Control

TouchPad Pointing Device

The TouchPad pointing device is built into your notebook. It is used to control the movement of the pointer to select items on your display panel. The TouchPad is composed of a cursor control, a left and right button, and an up-and-down scroll button. The cursor control works the same way a mouse does, and moves the cursor around the display. It only requires light pressure with the tip of your finger, and the more pressure you use, the faster the cursor will move. The left and right buttons function the same as mouse buttons. The actual functionality of the buttons may vary depending on the application that is being used. The up-and down scroll buttons allow you to quickly navigate up and down a screen. (Figure 2-10)

An external mouse can be connected to the USB port on your notebook, and be used simultaneously with the TouchPad. However, if you boot the system with an external mouse connected the TouchPad will be disabled or enabled depending on your BIOS settings.

ity on page 27 for more information)

(See BIOS Setup Util-

34Scroll Button

Left Button

Right Button

immediately release it. You also have the option to perform the clicking operation by tapping lightly on the TouchPad once. (Figure 2-11)

Figure 2-11. Clicking

DOUBLE-CLICKING

Double-clicking means pushing and releasing the left button twice in rapid succession. This procedure does not function with the right button. To double-click, move the cursor to the item you wish to select, press the left button twice, then immediately release it. You also have the option to perform the double-click operation by tapping lightly on the TouchPad twice. (Figure 2-12)

CLICKING

Clicking means pushing and releasing a button. To leftclick, move the cursor to the item you wish to select, press the left button once, and then immediately release it. To right-click, move the mouse cursor to the item you wish to select, press the right button once, and then

Figure 2-12. Double-clicking

If the interval between clicks is too long, the double-click will not be executed.

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DRAGGING

Dragging means pressing and holding the left button, while moving the cursor. To drag, move the cursor to the item you wish to move. Press and hold the left button while moving the item to its new location and then release it. Dragging can also be done using the TouchPad. First, tap the TouchPad twice over the item you wish to move making sure to leave your finger on the pad after the final tap. Next, move the object to its new location by moving your finger across the TouchPad, and then release your finger. (Figure 2-13)

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Figure 2-13. Dragging

SCROLLING

Using the scroll buttons allows you to scroll up and down a page easily without using the window scroll bars. To move up a page, press the upper part of the button. To move down a page, use the lower part of the button.

(Figure 2-14)

Figure 2-14. Scrolling

TOUCHPAD CONTROL ADJUSTMENT

The Windows Control Panel allows you to customize your TouchPad with selections made from within the Mouse Properties dialog box.

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Figure 2-15. LifeBook Application/Media Player Panel Buttons

Mode Button

LifeBook Application/ Media Player Button

LifeBook Application/ Media Player Panel

A unique feature of your LifeBook notebook is the LifeBook Application/Media Player Panel. This feature makes your LifeBook notebook more than just another notebook computer. The panel allows you to operate the optical drive as an independent audio media player or to launch applications with the touch of one button.

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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.

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The media player that your LifeBook notebook uses is determined by the configuration of your system.

Your notebook is pre-installed with software utilities that let you operate and configure your LifeBook Application/Media Player Panel. These utilities are found under the Start menu -> Control Panel -> Application Panel.

The panel consists of the following elements:

cate which area of the button should be pressed to activate the application associated with the label. (Figure 2-

16). If Media Player mode is selected, the indicators within the button will light up (Figure 2-17).

Application A Label

Mode Indicator

Internet Mail

Internet Label

Application B Label

Figure 2-16 LifeBook Application Launch indicators

Play/Pause Button

Fast Backward Button

EMail Label

MODE BUTTON

Located at the left of the large LifeBook Application/ Media Player button ((Figure 2-15), this button allows you to select the function of the panel—either as an Application Launcher or a media player. When Application Launcher is selected, the mode indicator will light up.(Figure 2-16) When Media Player is selected, the media player indicators will light up. (Figure 2-17).

APPLICATION LAUNCH/ MEDIA PLAYER BUTTONS

The LifeBook Application/Media Player Button acts as a one-touch button that allows you to activate a number of functions and actions. If Application Launcher mode is selected, the labels on the outside of the button indi-

Fast Forward Button

Stop/Eject Button

Figure 2-17 Media Player Buttons

CONFIGURING YOUR LIFEBOOK 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

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best suit your needs, we have provided the Application Panel Setup utility that quickly and easily helps you make the most of this valuable feature.

To configure your LifeBook Application Panel with Application Panel Setup:

1. Click on Start.

2. Click on Control Panel.

3. Double-click on Application Panel.

The Application Panel Setup utility will appear. There are tabs that correspond to the application buttons on the LifeBook Application Panel. When you receive your LifeBook notebook, these buttons are pre-configured to launch specific programs. (See Specifications on page 93 for more information).

The tabs in Application Panel Setup may not be in the same order as the buttons on your LifeBook notebook. Please select the tab you wish to change carefully.

To change an application associated with one of the buttons, click on the tab for the button you would like to reconfigure. Click on the Browse button. Scroll down to the application you want to associate with the buttons, click on the application you wish to launch with this button, and then click Open. Click OK, and the button will now launch the new application.

One of the buttons 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 notebook is in Standby mode, and the second will enable/disable the button when your notebook is in the pseudo-off state. You can enable/disable either or both of these functions simply by clicking on the option.

If you choose to have the buttons work when the LifeBook notebook is in standby, they will function even if hit accidentally, and will turn on your LifeBook notebook even if you are not present or using your LifeBook notebook. This could deplete your battery, and you will need to recharge it before using the LifeBook notebook.

When you have finished with Application Panel utility, click [OK]; the new settings will take effect. You can reconfigure your Application Panel as often as you like.

USING THE MEDIA PLAYER BUTTONS

The media player buttons are another way to use your LifeBook notebook’s optical drive as a media player.

• If you shut down from Windows while the media player is playing a CD or DVD, it will stop.

• You can’t go into Hibernation Mode (Save-to-Disk) or Suspend Mode while the media player is playing.

• 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. The buttons will operate as follows:

Stop/Eject

Press this button once to stop a CD or DVD that is playing. Press it twice to eject the disc.

Play/Pause

Press this button to start playing a CD or DVD starting at the beginning. While the disc is playing, press it to pause. Press it again to continue

• If you press the play button and

nothing happens, there is no disc in the media player drive, you have other than a media disc in the drive, or system is not powered on.

• Because of the Windows auto-inser-

tion function, discs 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 mode.

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Fast Backward

Press this button once to skip one track back.

Fast Forward

Press this button once to skip forward one track.

DESKTOP CONTROL PANEL

Your notebook includes a desktop control panel for your notebook’s desktop that you can use at any time. You can use this panel to operate the media drive.

To use the desktop control panel:

1. Click on Start.

2. Click on All Programs.

3. Click on LifeBook Application Panel.

4. Click on CD Player.

The desktop control panel will appear in the corner of your screen.

To close the panel:

1. Click on the “x” button.

To minimize the panel:

2. Click on the “-” button.

You can select from four appearances for your desktop control panel. Double-click on the track display area of the panel, and a menu will appear which will allow you to select from a pull-down menu. On the same pop-up are three other options: “Always on top”, “Continuous Play”, and “Disable Stop/Eject Button CD Removal”. If you click “Always on top”, the desktop controls will always be seen on your screen, no matter what other application you are running. If you click “Continuous Play”, your media player will automatically start over at the beginning of the disc in the drive as soon as it finishes the last track. If you click “Disable Stop/Eject Button CD Removal”, the disc will not be ejected automatically when the Stop/Eject button is pressed.

You can move the desktop control panel to anywhere on the desktop. Drag it by clicking on the track number display, holding it down, and dragging the control panel. When you place it where you would like, release the mouse button

• If you have your display set to 256

colors, the basic display will appear no matter which one you select. You will need to set your display colors to more than 256 in order to select other display appearances.

• When you close the media player’s

desktop control panel, it will stop the audio media player. Press the Play button if you would like to continue listening, and the media player will restart at track 1.

Disabling/Enabling the LifeBook Application Panel

To disable the Application Panel, follow these easy steps:

Performing the following steps disables the LifeBook Application Panel buttons only when playing CD’s; DVD’s can still be run with the LifeBook Application Panel. Even when the buttons are disabled, discs can still be run using the Desktop Control Panel.

1. Click on Start.

2. Click on All Programs.

3. Click on LifeBook Application Panel.

4. Click on Stop Application Panel.

To reactivate, follow the same procedure, except for step

4. Click on Start Application Panel instead.

Every time you start Windows, the LifeBook Application Panel is activated, even if you deactivated it before you shut down.

Application Panel Setup

• If you insert a CD which has both audio and data tracks into the media player drive, the media player may fail to play the first audio track.

• The Volume Up, Volume Down and Mute controls for the media player desktop control panel adjusts the volume of the disc audio line only. It does not adjust your notebook’s master software volume control.

• The media player desktop control panel is designed to be displayed in High Color (16-bit) or in True Color (24-bit or more). If you have your LifeBook notebook’s display set for 256 colors or less Media Player will display in a “basic” mode.

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