Fujitsu LifeBook N6210 User Manual

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Wash hands after handling.

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B6FH-6051-01EN-00

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: [phone]

Declares that product: Model Configuration: LifeBook N6210

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:

■

Do not use this product near water for example,
near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink or laundry
tub, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool.

■

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

■

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

■

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

■

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

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

For Authorized Repair Technicians Only

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

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

System Disposal

LAMP(S) INSIDE THIS PRODUCT
CONTAIN MERCURY AND MUST

Hg

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

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Table of Contents

Volume Control

1

Controlling the Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Copyright

PREFACE

Preface

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

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

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

2

GETTING TO KNOW
YOUR LIFEBOOK NOTEBOOK

Overview

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

Locating the Controls and Connectors

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

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

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

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

Bottom Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Status Indicator Panel

Battery Charging Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Battery Status Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Hard Drive/Optical Drive Access Indicator . . . . .15

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

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

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

Keyboard

Using the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Numeric Keypad. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Windows Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Cursor Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Function Keys. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Touchpad Pointing Device

Clicking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Double-Clicking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Dragging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Scrolling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Touchpad Control Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

3

GETTING STARTED WITH
YOUR LIFEBOOK NOTEBOOK

Power Sources

Connecting the AC Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Display Panel

Opening the Display Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Adjusting Display Panel Brightness . . . . . . . . . . .24

Closing the Display Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Starting Your LifeBook Notebook

Power On. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Boot Sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

BIOS Setup Utility. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Booting the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Windows Product Activation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Registering Your LifeBook Notebook . . . . . . . . .27

Installing Click Me!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Power Management

Power and Suspend/Resume Button. . . . . . . . . .28

Suspend Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Hibernation (Save-to-disk) Feature . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Display Timeout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Hard Disk Timeout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Restarting the System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Power Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

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USER-INSTALLABLE FEATURES

Lithium ion Battery

Recharging the Batteries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Replacing the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Optical Drive

Optical Drive Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Loading Media. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Removing Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Emergency Optical Drive Tray Release . . . . . . . . 36

Playing Media on the Optical Drive . . . . . . . . . . 36

Using the Optical Player Software . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Using the Media Player Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Desktop Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

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

Using the Drive on Battery Power . . . . . . . . . . . 38

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

Memory Stick/SD/xD Card Slot

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

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

Hard Disk Drive

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

5

TROUBLESHOOTING

Troubleshooting

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

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

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

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

Restoring Your Pre-installed Software

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

Automatically Downloading Driver Updates. . . . 62

6

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

Care and Maintenance

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

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

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

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

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

PC Cards/ExpressCards™

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

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

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

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

Memory Upgrade Module

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

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

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

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 Jack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

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

7

SYSTEM 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

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GLOSSARY/REGULATORY

Glossary

Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77

Regulatory Information

Regulatory Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81

APPENDIX A: INTEGRATED
WIRELESS LAN USER’S GUIDE

Before Using the Wireless LAN

Wireless LAN Modes Using this Device. . . . . . . .86

Wireless Network Considerations . . . . . . . . . . .87

Deactivating the WLAN Device . . . . . . . . . . . . .87

Activating the WLAN Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87

Copyright

APPENDIX B:
TV TUNER USER’S GUIDE

TV Tuner Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99

Introducing the TV Tuner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99

TV Tuner Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99

Remote Control Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102

Connecting the TV tuner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

Getting Started. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105

Setting Up/Skipping Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . .105

Starting/closing Instant MyMedia. . . . . . . . . . .106

Watching TV/Video without Booting Up . . . . .106

Copying from an External Device to DVD. . . . .107

RECORDING TV Programs to HDD . . . . . . . . .107

Recording TV Programs on a DVD . . . . . . . . . .108

Watching Recorded TV/Videos . . . . . . . . . . . .109

Playing CD/DVDs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110

Adjusting the Display Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115

Troubleshooting and Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . .116

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119

Technical Support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120

Configuration of the WLAN Device

Flow of Operations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88

Configuration Using Intel PROSet Utility . . . . . . 88

Connection to the network. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89

Troubleshooting the WLAN

Troubleshooting Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92

Wireless LAN Glossary

Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93

IP address information

About IP Addresses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95

Specifications

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96

INDEX

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121

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Preface

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Preface

Preface

ABOUT THIS GUIDE

The LifeBook® N6200 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 915PM chipset with ATI graphics and
128 MB of dedicated video 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:

■

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

■

E-mail: [e-mail]

■

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:

■

Product name

■

Product configuration number

■

Product serial number

■

Purchase date

■

Conditions under which the problem occurred

■

Any error messages that have occurred

■

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

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 Web links -> Service
and Support Software folder of the Windows Start
menu.

To ensure that you always have the most current driver
updates related to your system, you should occasionally
access the Fujitsu Driver Update (FDU) utility. With
FDU, you can choose to automatically or manually go to
the Fujitsu site to check for new updates for your system.

The FDU icon should appear in the system tray at the
bottom right of your screen (roll the cursor over the
icons to find the correct one). If the FDU icon does not
appear in the system tray, it can be started by going to
[Start] -> All Programs, and clicking on Fujitsu Driver
Update; this will create the icon automatically.

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 N6200 Series

Overview

This section describes the components of your Fujitsu
LifeBook N6200 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:

■

LifeBook N6200 Series notebook computer

■

Lithium ion battery, pre-installed

■

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

■

Phone/Modem (RJ-11) telephone cable

■

Drivers and Applications Restore CD

■

Restore DVD

■

Getting Started Guide

■

User’s Guide (this guide)

■

International Limited Warranty Brochure

■

Microsoft-associated materials

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

■

Application CDs for third-party software

■

Additional battery

* Note that if your notebook has an optional TV tuner

device, additional items are included, as itemized in
"Introducing the TV Tuner" on page 99.

Figure 2-2. AC Adapter

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8

4

5

6

7

15

14

13

9

10

16

11

12

Figure 2-3. LifeBook notebook, display open 1

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Display Panel Latch

Channel Button*
TV Button*

2

Wireless LAN Switch

3

Media Player Buttons

4

Power/Suspend/Resume Button

5

Volume Level

6

Volume Control

7

DVD/CD Button

8

* Present on models with optional TV Tuner only.

9

Display Panel

10

Keyboard

11

Remote Control IR Port*

12

Status Indicator Panel

13

Stereo Speakers

14

Scrolling Button

15

Touchpad Pointing Device

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TOP AND FRONT COMPONENTS

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

Channel Button

The channel button is present only on LifeBook models
with an optional TV tuner. (See TV Tuner User’s Guide

on page 99 for more information)

TV Button

The TV button is present only on LifeBook models with
an optional TV tuner. (See TV Tuner User’s Guide on
page 99 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 83 for more information)

Media Player Buttons

The LifeBook Media Player buttons allow you to control
the media player when your unit is on. (See LifeBook

Application/Media Player Panel on page 22 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 25 for more information)
and (See Power and Suspend/Resume Button on page 28

for more information)

Volume Level

The volume level indicator shows the current volume
level. (See Controlling the Volume on page 18 for more

information)

Volume Control

The volume control button is used to adjust the volume
while watching or listening to a DVD or CD, or
watching TV with the optional TV tuner. (See Control-

ling the Volume on page 18 for more information)

DVD/CD Button

The DVD/TV button is present only on LifeBook
models with an optional TV tuner. (See TV Tuner User’s

Guide on page 99 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.

Keyboard

A full-size keyboard with dedicated Windows keys.

(See Using the Keyboard on page 16 for more information)

Remote Control IR Port

The remote control infrared port is present only on Life­Book models with an optional TV tuner, and only
controls the TV tuner remote control. (See TV Tuner

User’s Guide on page 99 for more information)

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 15 for more
information)

Stereo Speakers

The built-in boxless dual speakers provide stereo sound.
Additionally, there is a subwoofer located on the bottom
of the system. (See Bottom Components on page 14 for

more information)

Scrolling Button

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

(See Scrolling on page 20 for more information)

Touchpad Pointing Device

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

page 19 for more information)

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2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Figure 2-4. LifeBook notebook left-side panel

* Present on models with optional TV Tuner only.

LEFT-SIDE PANEL COMPONENTS

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

Microphone Jack

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

more information)

Headphone Jack

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

Antenna Mini-Jack*

Microphone Jack

1

Headphone Jack

2

ExpressCard Slot

3

PC Card Slot

4

PC Card Eject Button

5

6

S-Video Input Port*

7

Video Input Jack (composite)*

8

Audio Input Jacks*

9

Anti-Theft Lock Slot

10

Antenna Mini-Jack

The antenna mini-jack is present only on LifeBook
models with an optional TV tuner. (See TV Tuner User’s
Guide on page 99 for more information)

S-Video Input Port

The S-Video input port is present only on LifeBook
models with an optional TV tuner. (See TV Tuner User’s
Guide on page 99 for more information)

Video Input Jack (composite)

The video input jack (composite) is present only on Life­Book models with an optional TV tuner. (See TV Tuner
User’s Guide on page 99 for more information)

Audio Input Jacks

The audio input jacks are present only on LifeBook
models with an optional TV tuner. (See TV Tuner User’s
Guide on page 99 for more information)

Anti-theft Lock Slot

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

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)

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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)

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.

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)

Memory Stick/SD/xD Card Slot
USB 2.0 Port

2

Optical Drive Eject Button

3

Optical Drive

4

Optical Drive Eject Button

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

Optical Drive

One of several different drives can be installed
depending upon the configuration of your system. (See
Optical Drive on page 35 for more information).

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Figure 2-6. LifeBook notebook back panel 1

DC In Jack
LAN Port

2

Modem Port

3

USB Ports

4

S-Video Out Port

5

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

USB Port

6

IEEE 1394 Port

7

Air Vents

8

External Monitor Port

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REAR PANEL COMPONENTS

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

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.

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)

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.

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)

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)

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)

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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)

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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 33 for more information)

Subwoofer

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

Battery Latch

Allows your to secure the Lithium ion Battery in the
battery bay.

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Lithium ion Battery Bay
Subwoofer

2

Battery Latch

3

Memory Compartment Cover

4

Configuration Label (approximate location)

5

Air Flow Vents

6

Tilt Foot

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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)

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.

Memory Compartment Cover

Your LifeBook notebook comes with high speed DDR2­533 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

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Tilt Foot

The tilt foot allows you to modify the angle of the
keyboard to optimize typing and viewing comfort.

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Figure 2-8. Status Indicator Panel/Volume LEDs

Getting to Know Your LifeBook

1 Power Indicator
2 Battery Charging/Status Indicators
3 Hard Drive/Optical Drive Access
4 NumLock Indicator
5 CapsLock Indicator
6 ScrLock Indicator

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.

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.

SCRLOCK INDICATOR

The ScrLock 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

2

Start Key

3

Application Key

4

Cursor Keys

5

Numeric Keypad (surrounded by thick gray line)

6

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

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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

Pressing [F3] while holding [Fn] will

[Fn+F3]

[Fn+F4]

[Fn+F5]

[Fn+F6]

[Fn+F7]

[Fn+F10]

[Fn+F11] [Fn+F11]: Pressing [F11] while

toggle the Audio Mute on and off.

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 [F5] while holding [Fn]
allows you to toggle between video
compensation and no compensation.
(Video compensation controls
spacing on the display. When it is
enabled, displays with less than 1024
x 768 or 800 x 600 pixel resolution
will still cover the entire screen.)

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 [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.

holding down [Fn] allows you to
toggle S-Video Output off and on.

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Volume Control

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

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

■

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

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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.

■

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

CONTROLLING THE VOLUME

Volume Control Button

Volume can be controlled using the Volume Control
button above the keyboard, to the right.(Figure 2-10)

Volume Level

Volume Up Control

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.

Volume Down Control

Figure 2-10 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.

The current volume level is indicated in the Volume
Level indicator. The volume level ranges from 1 to 15.

Other Ways to Control Volume

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

■

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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Figure 2-11. 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 2-11)

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 25 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 2-12)

Figure 2-12. Clicking

DOUBLE-CLICKING

Double-clicking means pushing and releasing the left
button twice in rapid succession. This procedure does
not function with the right button. To double-click,
move the cursor to the item you wish to select, press the
left button twice, then immediately release it. You also
have the option to perform the double-click operation
by tapping lightly on the Touchpad twice. (Figure 2-13)

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 2-13. 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 2-14)

Figure 2-14. 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 2-15)

Figure 2-15. 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 3-1. Connecting the AC Adapter 12DC 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 N6200 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.

DC Output Cable

34AC Adapter

AC Cable

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Display Latch Button

Figure 3-2. Opening the Display Panel

Display Panel

Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook contains a display panel
that is backlit for easier viewing in bright environments
and maintains top resolution through the use of active­matrix technology.

OPENING THE DISPLAY PANEL

1. Push the display latch button to release the locking
mechanism.

2. Lift the display panel backwards, being careful not to
touch the screen, until it is at a comfortable
viewing angle.

Display Cover

■

If using AC power, your LifeBook note­book’s brightness setting is set to its
highest level by default. If using battery
power, the brightness setting is set to its
middle level by default.

■

The higher the brightness level, the
more power the LifeBook notebook will
consume and the faster your batteries
will discharge. For maximum battery life,
set the brightness level as low as possi­ble.

ADJUSTING DISPLAY PANEL BRIGHTNESS

Once you have turned on your LifeBook notebook, you
may want to adjust the brightness level of the screen to a
more comfortable viewing level. To adjust the display
brightness, use the Function keys on the keyboard.

Using the Keyboard to Change Display Brightness

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[Fn+F6]: Pressing this key combination repeatedly will
lower the brightness of your display.

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[Fn+F7]: Pressing this key combination repeatedly will
increase the brightness of the display.

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CLOSING THE DISPLAY PANEL

1. Holding the edge of your display panel, pull it
forward until it is flush with the body of your
LifeBook notebook.

2. Push down until you hear a click. This will engage
the locking mechanism and prevent your display
panel from opening unexpectedly.