Fujitsu LifeBook N6470 User Manual

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User’s Guide

Learn how to use

your Fujitsu LifeBook N6470 notebook

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Fujitsu Computer Systems Corporation has made every effort to ensure the ac curacy and completeness of this document; however , as ongoing development efforts are continually improving the capabilities of our products, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the contents of this document. We disclaim liability for errors, omissions, or future changes.

Fujitsu, the Fujitsu logo, and LifeBook are registered trademarks of Fujitsu Limited. Intel is a registered trademark and Core is a trademark of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries. ATI and Radeon are trademarks of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. The ExpressCard word mark and logo are owned by the Personal Computer Memory Card International Association (PCMCIA) and any use

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and/or other countries. PCMCIA is a trademark of the Personal Computer Memory Card International Association. Google and Picasa are trademarks or registered trademarks of Google Incorporated. Blu-ray™ and Blu-ray Disc® are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation in the United States and other countries. EverNote is a trademark of EverNote LLC in the United Sta tes and other countries. Memory Stick and Memory Stick Duo are trademarks of Sony, its parent, and/or its affiliates. OmniPass is a trademark of Softex, Inc. Adobe, Acrobat, and Acrobat Reader are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems, Incorporated in the United States

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PowerProducer, MakeDisc, PowerDVD, and PowerDirector are trademarks of CyberLink Corp. This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual

property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.All other trademarks mentioned herein are the property of their respective owners.

WARNING

HANDLING THE CORD ON THIS PRODUCT WILL EXPOSE YOU TO LEAD, A CHEMICAL KNOWN TO THE S

TATE OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE BIRTH DEFECTS OR OTHER REPRODUCTIVE HARM.

ASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING.

© Copyright 2007 Fujitsu Computer Systems Corporation. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be copied, reproduced, or translated, without prior written consent of Fujitsu. No part of this publication may

be stored or transmitted in any electronic form without the written consent of Fujitsu. B5FJ-6361-01EN-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: (408) 746-6000 Declares that product: Base Model Configuration: LifeBook N6470 notebook

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 may not cause harmful interference, (2) This device mus t ac cept 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 5.27A (100W)..

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.

• A void 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.

• For TV tuner use: T o prot ect from overvoltages and transients on the Cable Distribution System, be sure that the outer shield of the

coaxial cable is connected to earth (grounded) at the building premise as close to the point of cable entrance as practicable, as required per NEC Article 820.93, ANSI/NFPA 70: 2005. If you have questions about your CATV installation, contact your service provider.

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.

OR CONTINUED PROTECTION AGAINST RISK OF FIRE, REPLACE ONLY WITH THE SAME TYPE AND

RATING FUSE.

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System Disposal

LAMP(S) INSIDE THIS PRODUCT CONTAIN MERCURY AND MUST BE RECYCLED OR DISPOSED OF

ACCORDING TO LOCAL, STATE, OR FEDERAL LAWS.

Recycling your battery

Over time, the batteries that run your mobile computer will begin to hold a charge for a shorter amount of time; this is a natural occurrence for all batteries. When this occurs, you may want to replace the battery with a fresh one*. If you replace it, it is important that you dispose of the old battery properly because batteries contain materials that could cause environmental damage if disposed of improperly.

Fujitsu is very concerned with environmental protection, and has enlisted the services of the Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation (RBRC)**, a non-profit public service organization dedicated to protecting our environment by recycling old batteries at no cost to you.

RBRC has drop-off points at tens of thousands of locations throughout the United States and Canada. To find the location nearest you, go to www.RBRC.org

If there are no convenient RBRC locations near you, you can also go to the EIA Consumer Education Initiative website (http://EIAE.org/) and search for a convenient disposal location.

Remember – protecting the environment is a cooperative effort, and you should make every effort to protect it for current and future generations.

* To order a new battery for your Fujitsu mobile computer, go to the Fujitsu shopping site at www.shopfujitsu.com in the US or

www.fujitsu.ca/products/notebooks in Canada.

** RBRC is an independent third party to which Fujitsu provides funding for battery recycling; RBRC is in no way affiliated with

Fujitsu.

or call 1-800-822-8837.

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Contents

Preface

About This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Conventions Used in the Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Fujitsu Contact Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Chapter 1 Getting to Know Your LifeBook

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Locating the Controls and Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Top and Front Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Left-Side Panel Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Right-Side Panel Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Back Panel Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Bottom Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Status Indicator Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Battery Charging Indicator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Hard Drive/Optical Drive Access Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Using the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

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Touchpad Pointing Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Clicking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Double-Clicking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Dragging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Scrolling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Touchpad Control Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Volume Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Controlling the Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

LifeBook Application/Media Player Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Mode Button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Application Launch/Media Player Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Configuring your Application Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Using the Media Player Buttons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Using the Visual Optimizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Chapter 2 Getting Started with Your LifeBook

Power Sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Connecting the Power Adapters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Display Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Opening the Display Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Adjusting Display Panel Brightness. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Using the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Using the Power Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Using the Windows Mobility Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Closing the Display Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

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Starting Your LifeBook Notebook. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Power On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Boot Sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Hard Disk Drive Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

BIOS Setup Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Booting the System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Starting Windows Vista the first time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Registering Windows Vista with Microsoft. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Registering Your LifeBook notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Installing Click Me! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Fujitsu Driver Update Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Power Management. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Power and Suspend/Resume Button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Sleep Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Hibernation (Save-to-Disk) Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Windows Power Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Restarting the System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Power Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Chapter 3 User-Installable Features

Lithium ion Battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Recharging the Batteries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Replacing the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Optical Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Optical Drive Media. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Loading Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Removing Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Emergency Optical Drive Tray Release. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Playing Media on the Optical Drive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Using the Optical Player Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

AutoPlay Notification Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

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PC Cards/ExpressCards™. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Installing PC Cards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Removing PC Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Installing ExpressCards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Removing ExpressCards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Memory Stick/Secure Digital/xD Card Slot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Inserting Memory Stick/SD/xD Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Memory Upgrade Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Installing a Memory Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Removing a Memory Upgrade Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Checking the Memory Capacity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Enabling/Disabling Turbo Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Enabling Windows ReadyBoost™. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Device Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Communications Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

IEEE 1394 Jack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

HDMI Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 Ports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

S-Video Out Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Microphone Jack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Headphone/SPDIF Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

External Video Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Your LifeBook

Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Identifying the Problem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Specific Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

Power On Self Test Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Modem Result Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

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Restoring Your Pre-installed Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

Re-installing Individual Drivers and Applications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

Restoring the Operating System for Windows XP Systems. . . . . . . . . . . . 100

Restoring the Operating System for Windows Vista Systems . . . . . . . . . . 101

Automatically Downloading Driver Updates. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105

Chapter 5 Care and Maintenance

Caring for your LifeBook Notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106

Cleaning your LifeBook notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

Storing your LifeBook notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

Traveling with your LifeBook notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110

Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

Media Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112

PC/ExpressCards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113

Chapter 6 System Specifications

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114

Configuration Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114

Microprocessor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115

Memory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115

Video. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116

Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116

Mass Storage Devices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117

Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117

Device Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118

Keyboard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119

Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119

Dimensions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120

Environmental Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120

Pre-Installed Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120

Learning About Your Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122

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Glossary/Regulatory

Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125

Regulatory Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141

Appendix A: WLAN User’s Guide

Before Using the Wireless LAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149

Wireless LAN Modes Using this Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150

How to Handle This Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152

Deactivating the WLAN Device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152

Activating the WLAN Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153

Configuring the WLAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153

Connecting to a Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154

Troubleshooting the WLAN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155

Troubleshooting Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155

Appendix B: Fingerprint Sensor Device

Introducing the Fingerprint Sensor Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159

Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160

Installing OmniPass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160

User Enrollment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163

Using OmniPass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166

Configuring OmniPass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171

OmniPass Control Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175

Index

Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177

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Preface

About This Guide

The LifeBook® N6470 notebook from Fujitsu Computer Systems Corporation provides desktop performance with a fast Intel® Core™ 2 Duo processor . The 17" Color Enhanced Crystal View WXGA+ high-resolution screen displays vibrant colors with pinpoint sharpness. The LifeBook features an ATI Mobility™ Radeon™ HD 2600 graphics chipset with 512 MB of HyperMemory™*.

It comes with Microsoft® Windows Vista™ Home Premium, Windows V i sta Business, or Windows Vista Ultimate pre-installed.

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

Conventions Used in the Guide

Keyboard and on-screen 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.

For example: (“See Installation Procedure on page 43”.) On screen menu items appear in bold. Example: “Click Fujitsu Menu, and select your choice”.

* HyperMemory™ is the cumulative total of dedicated and system memory used by the Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) intended for use in the processing and creation of 3D and other images. The HD 2600 chipset with 512 MB of HyperM emory has 256 MB dedicated VRAM and 256 MB shared system memory.

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THE INFORMATION ICON HIGHLIGHTS INFORMATION THAT WILL ENHANCE YOUR UNDERSTANDING OF

THE SUBJECT MATERIAL.

HE 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.

HE WARNING ICON HIGHLIGHTS INFORMATION THAT CAN BE HAZARDOUS TO EITHER YOU, YOUR

T L

IFEBOOK NOTEBOOK, OR YOUR FILES. PLEASE READ ALL WARNING INFORMATION CAREFULLY.

Fujitsu Contact Information

Service and Support

You can contact Fujitsu Service and Support in the following ways:

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

• E-mail: 8fujitsu@us.fujitsu.com

• Website: 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

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• Purchase date

• Conditions under which the problem occurred

• Any error messages that have occurred

• Type of device connected, if any

Fujitsu Shopping Online

You can go directly to the online by going to the website at: www.shopfujitsu.com.

YOU MUST HAVE AN ACTIVE INTERNET CONNECTION TO USE THE ONLINE URL LINKS.

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.

Limited Warranty

Y our LifeBook notebook is backed by a Fujitsu International Limited Warranty. Check the service kit that came with your notebook for the Limited Warranty period and terms and conditions.

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Chapter 1

Getting to Know Your LifeBook

Overview

This section describes the components of your Fujitsu LifeBook N6470 notebook. We strongly recommend that you read it before using your notebook – even if you are already familiar with notebook computers.

Figure 1. Fujitsu LifeBook N6470 notebook

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Locating the Controls and Connectors

Fingerprint Recognition/

Scrolling Sensor

Touchpad Pointing Device

Stereo Speakers

Keyboard

Display Panel Latch

Display Panel

Status Indicator Panel

Volume

Visual

Optimizer

Mode

Internet Mail

Figure 2. LifeBook notebook with display open

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Visual Optimizer Button

Application/Media

Player Buttons

Power/Suspend/Resume Button Volume Control

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. See “Status Indicator Panel” on page 22.

Visual Optimizer Button

Enriches colors while in video mode and enhances text when viewing static web pages. See “Using the Visual Optimizer” on page 36.

Application/Media Player Buttons

The LifeBook Application/Media Player buttons allow you to control the media player when your unit is on and to launch specified applications with the touch of a button. Note that if you are using the optional remote control, it overrides these buttons; the media buttons do not work while Media Center Edition is running. See “LifeBook Application/Media Player Panel” on page 33.

Power/Suspend/Resume Button

The Power/Suspend/Resume button allows you to suspend notebook activity without powering off, resume your notebook from Sleep mode, and power on your LifeBook notebook when it has been shut down. See “Power On” on page 42.

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Volume Control

The Volume Control toggle allows you to increase or decrease volume manually. See “Controlling the Volume” on page 32.

Wireless LAN Switch

The Wireless LAN On/Off Switch turns the wireless LAN on and off. See “Appendix A: WLAN User’s Guide” on page 146.

Stereo Speakers

The built-in boxless dual speakers provide stereo sound. Additionally , there is a subwoofer located on the bottom of the system. See “LifeBook notebook bottom panel” on page 20.

Touchpad Pointing Device

The pointing device is a Touchpad that allows you simple cursor control. See “Touchpad Pointing Device” on page 28.

Fingerprint Recognition Sensor

The fingerprint recognition sensor allows you to increase the security of your system by having it "recognize" your unique fingerprint. See “Introducing the Fingerprint Sensor Device” on page 159.

The fingerprint recognition sensor can also be used as a scrolling sensor that lets you navigate quickly through a document without having to use the window scroll bars. See “Scrolling” on page 31.

Keyboard

A full-size keyboard with dedicated Windows keys and 10-key keypad. See “Using the Keyboard” on page 25.

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Optical Drive

Optical Drive Eject Button

DC Power Jack

Figure 3. LifeBook notebook left-side panel

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 57..

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.

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Memory Stick/SD/xD Card Slot

ExpressCard Eject Button

PC Card Eject Button

Figure 4. LifeBook notebook right-side panel

IEEE 1394 Port

Headphone Jack

Microphone Jack

USB Port

Subwoofer Speaker Air Chamber

ExpressCard Slot

PC Card Slot

Right-Side Panel Components

The 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 insert a flash memory card for data storage. This architecture allows you to transfer data between a variety of different digital devices. See

“Inserting Memory Stick/SD/xD Cards” on page 68.

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 76.

Headphone/SPDIF Jack

The headphone/SPDIF audio jack allows you to connect headphones or powered external speakers, or to download digital audio onto a MiniDisc recorder’s SPDIF (Sony Philips Digital Interface) format. See

“Headphone/SPDIF Jack” on page 78.

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Microphone Jack

The microphone jack allows you to connect an external stereo microphone. See “Microphone Jack” on page 78.

USB 2.0 Ports

Windows Vista Users: Any of the USB ports can be used to connect an infrared remote control receiver that is required when using the optional Media Center Edition remote control. Please change the setting of "Wake up by USB device" on "Windows Mobility Center" from Disable to Enable.

ExpressCard Slot

The ExpressCard Slot allows you to insert an ExpressCard. See “PC Cards/Expr essCards™” on page 63.

PC Card Slot

The PC Card Slot allows you to insert a Type I or Type II PC Card. See “PC Cards/ExpressCards™” on page 63.

PC Card Eject Button

The PC Card eject button is used to eject a PC Card from the PC Card slot. See “PC Cards/ExpressCards™” on page 63.

ExpressCard Eject Button

The ExpressCard eject button is used to eject an ExpressCard from the ExpressCard slot. See “PC Cards/ExpressCards™” on page 63.

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LAN (RJ-45) Jack

USB 2.0 Ports USB Port

Anti-Theft Lock Slot

Modem Port HDMI Port

External Video Port

Air Vents S-Video Out Port

Figure 5. LifeBook notebook back panel

Back Panel Components

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

LAN Port

The LAN port is designed to accept a Local Area Network (LAN) RJ-45 jack. See “Communications Ports” on page 74.

USB 2.0 Ports

The five USB ports (one on the right side panel and four 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 77.. All USB ports can be used to connect an infrared remote control receiver that is required when using the optional Media Center Edition remote control. If you have Windows Vista installed, please change the setting of "Wake up by USB device" on "Windows Mobility Center" from Disable to Enable.

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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. See “Communications Ports” on page 74.

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

IFEBOOK 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.

HIRD-PARTY HARDWARE IS AVAILABLE TO ALLOW MODEM-TO-PBX INTERFACE.

HE 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.

HDMI Port

The HDMI port is used to connect compatible digital devices with your computer (such as a highdefinition television or AV receiver). See “HDMI Port” on page 77.

External Video Port

The external video port allows you to connect an external monitor or LCD projector . See “External Video Port” on page 79.

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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.

O 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 out port is used to transmit a high resolution video signal to a compatible TV or VCR. See “S-Video Out Port” on page 78.

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Lithium ion Battery Bay

Configuration Label (approximate location)

Memory Upgrade Compartment

Air Vents (multiple locations)

Subwoofer

Figure 6. LifeBook notebook bottom panel

Bottom Components

The 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 53.

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Memory Compartment Cover

Your LifeBook notebook comes with high speed DDR2-667 PC5300 SO-DIMM memory. The memory upgrade compartment allows you to expand the system memory capacity of your LifeBook notebook, thus improving overall performance. See “Memory Upgrade Module” on page 70.

Subwoofer

The subwoofer speaker provides bass-range sound to supplement the stereo speakers, resulting in highquality 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 ALL VENTS UNOBSTRUCTED, CLEAN, AND CLEAR OF DEBRIS. THIS MAY REQUIRE

PERIODIC CLEANING, DEPENDING UPON THE ENVIRONMENT IN WHICH THE SYSTEM IS USED.

O 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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Battery Charging

Status Indicator Panel

The Status Indicator panel is located at the top of the keyboard, near the Visual Optimizer button. Within this panel are symbols that correspond to specific components of your notebook. These symbols tell you how each of those components is operating.

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

Hard Drive/Optical Drive Access

Battery Status

Figure 7. Status Indicator Panel

EMail Indicator

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NumLock Indicator

CapsLock Indicator

ScrLock Indicator

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LED Condition Charging Status of Battery

Orange, blinking Charging suspended because battery temperature too high.

Off Not charging because AC adapter is not connected.

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 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 shows that you have received new email.

NumLk Indicator

The NumLk indicator states that the integral keyboard is set in ten-key numeric keypad mode.

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CapsLock Indicator

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

ScrLk Indicator

The ScrLk indicator states that your scroll lock is active.

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Keyboard

Function Keys

Fn Key

Start Key

Figure 8. Keyboard

Application Key

Cursor Keys

Numeric Keypad

(surrounded by heavy line)

Using the Keyboard

Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook has an integrated 103-key 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.

• Numeric keypad: Your LifeBook notebook has a ten-key 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.

• 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.

• 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.

Numeric Keypad

The right-hand section of the keyboard serves as a numeric keypad. T o 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 LifeBook notebook has two Windows keys, consisting of a Start key and an Application key. The Start key displays the Start menu. This button 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. (Please refer to your Windows documentation for additional 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

Y our LifeBook notebook has 12 function keys, F1 through F12. The functions assigned to these keys dif fer for each application. Y ou should refer to your software documentation to find out how these keys are used.

Icon Keys Description

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

[Fn+F4] Pressing [F4] while holding [Fn] will toggle the touchpad on and off. (This func-

tion key combination only works if the BIOS setting for Advanced > Keyboard/Mouse Features > Internal Pointing Device is set to Manual Setting.)

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

display.

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

display.

[Fn+F8] Pressing [F8] repeatedly while holding [Fn] will lower the volume of your sys-

tem.

[Fn+F9] Pressing [F9] repeatedly while holding [Fn] will increase the volume of your

system.

[Fn+F10] 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, external device only, and both built-in display panel and external devices.

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Touchpad Pointing Device

Cursor Control

Left Button

Fingerprint Recognition/ Scroll Sensor

Right Button

The T ouchpad 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 scroll sensor (which also acts as a fingerprint recognition sensor).

Figure 9. Touchpad pointing device

The cursor control works the same way a mouse does, and moves the cursor around the display. It only requires light pressure with your fingertip, 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 scroll sensor allows you to quickly navigate up and down a screen. For information on using the scroll button as a fingerprint recognition sensor, refer to

“Introducing the Fingerprint Sensor Device” on page 159

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AN EXTERNAL MOUSE CAN BE CONNECTED TO THE USB PORTS ON YOUR LIFEBOOK NOTEBOOK AND

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 THE SPECIFICATIONS IN YOUR BIOS SETTINGS. See “BIOS Setup Utility” on page 44.

Clicking

Clicking means pushing and releasing a button. To left-click, move the cursor to the item you wish to select, press the left button once, and then immediately release it. T o right-click, move the mouse cursor to the item you wish to select, press the right button once, and then immediately release it. You also have the option of performing the clicking operation by tapping lightly on the Touchpad once.

Figure 10. Clicking with button

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Double-Clicking

Double-clicking means pushing and releasing the left button twice in rapid succession. This procedure does not function with the right button. T o 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 of performing the double-click operation by tapping lightly on the Touchpad twice.

If the interval between clicks is too long, the double-click will not be executed. Interval length can be changed by going to Control Panel > Mouse > Mouse Properties > Buttons tab.

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.

Figure 11. Double-clicking with button

Figure 12. Dragging

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Scrolling

Using the scrolling sensor allows you to navigate through a document quickly without using the window’s scroll bars. This is particularly useful when you are navigating through online pages. T o use the scrolling sensor , move your finger forward or backward across the button to scroll up or down a page. When you have reached the desired section of the page, raise your finger.

Note that you can also scroll by sliding your finger up and down the right side of the touchpad. This feature is disabled

Figure 13. Scrolling

by default, but you can enable it by going to Start > Control Panel > Mouse.

The scrolling sensor also acts as a fingerprint sensor. See

“Introducing the Fingerprint Sensor Device” on page 159.

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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Volume Control

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

Controlling the Volume

The volume can be controlled in several ways:

• V olume can be set using the volume control toggle on the right of the WLAN switch.

• Volume can be set from within the Volume Control in the system tray.

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.

Vol ume

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

Volume Control

Figure 14. Volume Control Location

• Volume can be controlled using the [Fn]+[F8] and [Fn]+[F9] key combinations.

• 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.

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

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Figure 15. LifeBook Application/Media Player Panel Buttons

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.

Mode Button

LifeBook Application/ Media Player Button

• 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.

• 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. The panel consists of the following elements:

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Mode Button

Located at the left of the large LifeBook Application/Media Player button (Figure 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 16) When Media Player is selected, the media player indicators will light up. (Figure 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 indicate which area of the button should be pressed to activate the application associated with the label. (Figure 16). If Media Player mode is selected, the indicators within the button will light up (Figure 17).

Application A Label

Mode Indicator

Fast

Internet Mail

Internet Label

Application B Label

Figure 16. Application Launch indicators Figure 17. Media Player Buttons

EMail Label

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Backward

Button

Play/Pause Button

Fast Forward Button

Stop/Eject Button

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Configuring your Application Panel

When you start your system, the LifeBook Application Panel is automatically activated. As an application launcher, the LifeBook Application Panel is very flexible, giving you a variety of options. To set up the panel to best suit your needs, 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:

1 Open the Control Panel. 2 Double-click on Tablet PC Settings. 3 Select the Buttons tab. 4 Select the button for which you want to modify the default application, then click the [Change] button. 5 Follow the instructions that appear to change the application assigned to the button.

Using the Media Player Buttons

The media player buttons are another way to use your 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 Sleep 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.

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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 AutoPlay 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 Sleep mode.

Fast Backward

Press this button once to skip one track back.

Fast Forward

Press this button once to skip forward one track.

Using the Visual Optimizer

Visual Optimizer is a feature which allows you to optimize your video viewing experience. The Visual Optimizer image quality enhancer delivers rich image quality by employing cutting-edge technologies such as a 3D color management system, auto contrast correction, black and white stretch, and edge enhancement.

The Visual Optimizer button is located adjacent to the Mode button. (See Figure 2 on page 11 for location). The Visual Optimizer dynamically and automatically enhances images for optimal quality. To use the V isual Optimizer while viewi ng videos, press the button to activate it. To de-activate it, press the button again.

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Chapter 2

Getting Started with Your LifeBook

DC Power Jack

AC Adapter

AC Cable

Figure 18. Connecting the AC Adapter

DC Output Cable

Power Sources

Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook has three possible power sources: a primary Lithium ion battery , an AC adapter, or an optional Auto/Airline adapter.

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Connecting the Power Adapters

The AC adapter or optional Auto/Airline adapter provides power for operating your notebook and charging the batteries.

Connecting the AC Adapter

1 Plug the DC output cable into the DC power jack of your LifeBook notebook. 2 Plug the AC adapter into an AC electrical outlet.

Connecting the Optional Auto/Airline Adapter

1 Plug the DC output cable into the DC power jack on your notebook. 2 Plug the Auto/Airline adapter into the cigarette lighter of an automobile with the ignition key in the On or Access,

OR,

3 Plug the Auto/Airline adapter into the DC power jack on an airplane seat.

Switching from AC Adapter Power or the Auto/Airline Adapter to Battery Power

1 Be sure that you have at least one charged battery installed. 2 Remove the AC adapter or the Auto/Airline adapter.

• When you run the 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.

• The Lithium ion battery is not charged upon purchase. Initially, you will need to connect the

AC adapter to use your LifeBook notebook.

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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 active-matrix technology.

Display Latch Button

Display Cover

Figure 19. Opening the Display Panel

Opening the Display Panel

1 Press the Display Panel latch button in. This releases the locking mechanism, allowing you to raise the display. 2 Lift the display backwards, being careful not to touch the screen, until it is at a comfortable viewing angle.

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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. There are three ways to adjust the brightness, by using the keyboard, the Power Options, or the Windows Mobility Center.

Using the Keyboard

Adjusting the brightness using the keyboard changes the setting only temporarily.

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

• [Fn+F7]: Pressing repeatedly will increase the brightness of the display.

Using the Power Options

T o change the brightness using the Power Options utility, open the Control Panel and double-click on the Power Options icon. Select “Adjust the display brightness” in the left panel, then drag the brightness bars to the desired level. Note that the settings you make via this utility become permanent until you decide to change them again.

Using the Windows Mobility Center

In the Control Panel, double-click the Windows Mobility Center icon. Drag the Display Brightness bar to the desired level.

• ALWAYS POWER OFF THE COMPUTER BEFORE TRANSPORTING AND/OR PACKAGING IT. AFTER SHUTTING DOWN

THE SYSTEM, WAIT UNTIL THE STATUS LED PANEL INDICATES POWER OFF CONDITION (I.E., NO LIGHTS ARE ILLUMINATED).

• IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE UNIT MAY NOT AUTOMATICALLY GO TO POWER OFF OR HIBERNATE MODE WHEN YOU

CLOSE THE LID. THIS SITUATION MAY OCCUR DUE TO PRE-OS BOOT PASSWORD SECURITY SETTINGS OR SOME OTHER APPLICATION RUNNING ON THE COMPUTER.

• ATTEMPTING TO TRANSPORT THE COMPUTER WHILE POWER IS ON MAY DAMAGE THE NOTEBOOK DUE TO SHOCK

OR OVERHEATING SINCE THE AIR VENTS MAY BE BLOCKED OR RESTRICTED.

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• WHEN USING AC POWER YOUR BRIGHTNESS SETTING IS SET TO ITS HIGHEST LEVEL BY DEFAULT. WHEN USING

BATTERY POWER YOUR BRIGHTNESS SETTING IS SET TO APPROXIMATELY MID-LEVEL BY DEFAULT.

• THE HIGHER THE BRIGHTNESS LEVEL, THE MORE POWER THE NOTEBOOK WILL CONSUME AND THE FASTER

YOUR BATTERIES WILL DISCHARGE. FOR MAXIMUM BATTERY LIFE, MAKE SURE THAT THE BRIGHTNESS IS SET AS LOW AS POSSIBLE.

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.

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Starting Your LifeBook Notebook

Power On

Power/Suspend/Resume Button

The Power and Suspend/Resume button is used to power on your LifeBook notebook, to resume from Sleep or Save-to-Disk mode or to place your notebook in Sleep or Save-to-Disk mode. (You can also use the button to power down the system by holding it down for approximately five seconds. This can be useful if the system is “hung up”. This shouldn’t be used as the normal means of shutdown, however.) You can also turn off your notebook by clicking on the small arrow at the bottom right of the W indows S t art menu, then clicking Shut Down..

WHEN YOU TURN ON YOUR LIFEBOOK NOTEBOOK, BE SURE YOU HAVE A POWER SOURCE. THIS MEANS

THAT A BATTERY IS INSTALLED AND CHARGED, OR THAT THE AC OR AUTO/AIRLINE ADAPTER IS CONNECTED AND HAS POWER.

Once you have connected your AC adapter or charged the internal Lithium ion Battery , you can press this button to power up your notebook. (Figure 20)

Figure 20. Powering Up the System

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DO NOT CARRY THE NOTEBOOK AROUND WITH POWER ON OR SUBJECT IT TO VIBRATION OR SHOCKS;

DOING SO COULD DAMAGE THE NOTEBOOK.

When you Power On your notebook, it will perform a Power On Self Test (POST) to check the internal parts and configuration for correct functionality. If a fault is found, your notebook will emit an audio warning and/or an error message will be displayed. See “Power On Self Test Messages” on page 93. Depending on the nature of the problem, you may be able to continue by starting the operating system or by entering the BIOS setup utility and revising the settings.

After satisfactory completion of the Power On Self T est (POST), your notebook will load your operating system.

EVER TURN OFF YOUR NOTEBOOK DURING THE POWER ON SELF TEST (POST) OR IT WILL CAUSE AN

ERROR MESSAGE TO BE DISPLAYED WHEN YOU TURN YOUR NOTEBOOK ON THE NEXT TIME. See

“Power On Self Test Messages” on page 93.

Boot Sequence

The procedure for starting-up your notebook is termed the Bootup sequence and involves your notebook’s BIOS. When your notebook is first turned on, the main system memory is empty, and it needs to find instructions to start up your notebook. This information is in the BIOS program. Each time you power up or restart your notebook, it goes through a boot sequence which displays a Fujitsu logo until the operating system is found. During booting, your notebook is performing a standard boot sequence including a Power On Self Test (POST). When the boot sequence is completed without a failure and without a request for the BIOS Setup Utility, the system displays the operating system’s opening screen.

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The boot sequence is executed when:

• You turn on the power to your LifeBook notebook.

• You restart your LifeBook notebook from the Windows Shut Down dialog box.

• The software initiates a system restart; for example, when you install a new application.

Hard Disk Drive Passwords

To provide additional security for your data, you can assign passwords to your hard disk drive(s). This feature is managed in the system BIOS Setup Utility . See BIOS Setup Utility below for information about accessing the utility.

REMEMBER YOUR PASSWORDS. IF YOU SET AND FORGET YOUR USER AND MASTER HARD DISK

PASSWORDS, FUJITSU COMPUTER SYSTEMS WILL NOT BE ABLE TO RESET IT. YOU MAY LOSE DATA AND HAVE TO REPLACE YOUR SYSTEM BOARD OR HARD DISK DRIVE.

BIOS Setup Utility

The BIOS Setup Utility is a program that sets up the operating environment for your notebook. Your BIOS is set at the factory for normal operating conditions, therefore there is no need to set or change the BIOS’ environment to operate your notebook.

The BIOS Setup Utility also allows you to configure such features as the System Data Security feature parameters, such as passwords.

Entering the BIOS Setup Utility

To enter the BIOS Setup Utility do the following:

Using the TrustedCore Menu

When the Fujitsu logo appears on the screen. press the [Enter] key or click on the left mouse or touchpad button; the TrustedCore Menu will appear.

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The TrustedCore Menu provides shortcuts to the following menus and information screens:

• BIOS Setup

• Diagnostic Screen

• Boot Menu

• Patent Information

• System Information

• Continue Booting

Click BIOS Setup to open the BIOS Setup Utility. The Boot Menu can also be invoked by pressing the [F12] key when the Fujitsu logo appears on the

screen. The BIOS Setup Utility can be opened directly by pressing the [F2] key once the Fujitsu logo appears on

the screen; this will open the main menu of the BIOS Setup Utility with current settings displayed. Once the BIOS Setup Utility is open, press the right or left arrow keys to scroll through the other setup

menus to review or alter the current settings. Additional navigational information is located at the bottom of the BIOS screen.

BIOS Guide

A guide to your notebook’s BIOS is available online at our service and support Website at: http://www.computers.us.fujitsu.com/support. Once there, select User’s Guides under Online Support. Select your Product, Series, and Model, then click [Go].

IF YOUR DATA SECURITY SETTINGS REQUIRE IT, YOU MAY BE ASKED FOR A PASSWORD BEFORE THE BIOS

MAIN MENU WILL APPEAR.

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Booting the System

We strongly recommend that you not attach any external devices or put a DVD/CD in your drive until you have gone through the initial power on sequence.

When you turn on your LifeBook notebook for the first time, it will display a Fujitsu logo on the screen. If you do nothing the system will load the operating system, and then the Windows Welcome will begin.

Starting Windows Vista the first time

THE FIRST TIME YOU INITIALIZE YOUR WINDOWS VISTA SYSTEM, THE SCREEN WILL BE BLANK FOR

APPROXIMATELY TWO MINUTES. THIS IS NORMAL. AFTER INITIALIZATION, A “SET UP WINDOWS” DIALOG

BOX WILL APPEAR.

MPORTANT: DURING THE SETUP PROCEDURE, DO NOT DISCONNECT THE POWER SUPPLY, PRESS ANY

BUTTONS, OR USE ANY PERIPHERAL DEVICES SUCH AS A MOUSE, KEYBOARD, OR REMOTE CONTROL.

In order to ensure that you receive the most benefits from the Windows Vista operating system, it should be registered the first time you use it.

1 First of all, you will need to read and accept the End User License Agreements (EULAs).

• IF YOU REJECT THE TERMS OF THE LICENSE AGREEMENT YOU WILL BE ASKED TO REVIEW THE LICENSE

AGREEMENT FOR INFORMATION ON RETURNING WINDOWS OR TO SHUT DOWN YOUR LIFEBOOK NOTEBOOK.

• YOU CANNOT USE YOUR NOTEBOOK UNTIL YOU HAVE ACCEPTED THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. IF YOU STOP THE

PROCESS YOUR NOTEBOOK WILL RETURN TO THE BEGINNING OF THE WINDOWS WELCOME PROCESS, EVEN IF YOU SHUT YOUR NOTEBOOK DOWN AND START IT UP AGAIN.

2 You will be prompted to enter your User Name and Password and you will be given a chance to select an icon

for your account.

3 The next screen asks for a Computer Name and allows you to choose a desktop background. 4 You will next see a "Help protect Windows automatically" screen in which the default choice is "Use

recommended settings". The other two choices are "Install important updates only" and "Ask me later". Select from the three choices.

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5 On the next screen set your time and date settings. 6 You will next see the "Select your computer's current location" screen. Make your selection from Home, Work

(Default), and Public location.

7 The "Thank you" screen follows and an offer for free Norton Internet Security is extended. Following are several

screens while Windows checks the system performance.

8 Windows will then boot up for the first time.

Registering Windows Vista with Microsoft

1 After Windows has booted up for the first time, the Control Panel Welcome Center will appear. If the Register

Windows Online icon is not seen in the window, click on “Show all 14 items”.

2 Click on Register Windows Online and follow the instructions that appear to register your copy of Windows.

Registering Your LifeBook notebook

How do I register my LifeBook notebook?

You can register your LifeBook by going to our website at: us.fujitsu.com/computers. You will need to be set up with an Internet Service Provider (ISP) to register online.

Installing Click Me!

ClickMe!

BEFORE INSTALLING THE CLICKME! UTILITY, BE SURE THE WIRELESS LAN SWITCH IS TURNED ON.

The first time you boot up your system, you will see a “Primary Settings for the PC” window. This window explains the installations which will be performed by the Click Me! utility. If you click [Execute], Click Me! will begin installing. If after clicking the button you receive a “User Account Control” window, you will be asked for your permission to continue. Click [Yes] to continue. If you cancel the operation, the Click Me! icon will appear on your desktop for later installation.

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THERE MAY BE ADDITIONAL THIRD-PARTY APPLICATIONS THAT ARE NOT INSTALLED BY THE CLICKME!

UTILITY. FOR MORE INFORMATION, REFER TO YOUR GETTING STARTED GUIDE.

Fujitsu Driver Update Utility

Your system has a convenient tool called 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. For more information about the FDU utility, refer to “Automatically Downloading Driver Updates” on page 105.

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Power Management

Your LifeBook notebook has many options and features for conserving battery power. Some of these features are automatic and need no user intervention, such as those for the internal modem. However, others depend on the parameters you set to best suit your operating conditions, such as those for the display brightness. Internal power management for your LifeBook notebook may be controlled from settings made in your operating system.

Besides the options available for conserving battery power, there are also some things that you can do to prevent your battery from running down as quickly. For example, you can create an appropriate power saving profile, put your notebook into Sleep mode when it is not performing an operation, and you can limit the use of high power devices. As with all mobile, battery powered computers, there is a trade-off between performance and power savings.

Power and Suspend/Resume Button

When your notebook is active, the Power and Suspend/Resume button can be used to manually put it into Sleep mode. Push the Power and Suspend/Resume button when your notebook is active, but not actively accessing anything, and immediately release the button. Your system will enter Sleep mode.

If your notebook is suspended, pushing the Power and Suspend/Resume button will return your notebook to active operation. You can tell whether or not your system is in Sleep mode by looking at the Power indicator which is part of the Suspend/Resume button. (See Figure 2 on page 11 for location) If the indicator is visible and not flashing, your LifeBook notebook is fully operational. If the indicator is both visible and flashing, your notebook is in Sleep mode. If the indicator is not visible at all, the power is off or your notebook is in Save-to-Disk (Hibernation) mode. See “Hibernation (Save-to-Disk) Feature” on

page 51.

Sleep Mode

Sleep mode saves your notebook’s system memory contents during periods of inactivity by maintaining power to critical parts. This mode will turn off the CPU, the display, the hard drive, and all of the other internal components except those necessary to maintain system memory and allow for restarting.

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Your LifeBook notebook can be put in Sleep mode by:

• Pressing the Power/Suspend/Resume button when your system is turned on.

• Clicking the power icon on the lock menu.

• Selecting Sleep from the Windows Shut Down menu.

• Timing out from lack of activity.

• Allowing the battery to reach the Dead Battery Warning condition.

Your LifeBook notebook’s system memory typically stores the files on which you are working, open application information, and any other data required to support the operations in progress. When you resume operation from Sleep mode, your notebook will return to the point where it left off. You must use the Power and Suspend/Resume button to resume operation, and there must be an adequate power source available, or your notebook will not resume.

• IF YOU ARE RUNNING YOUR NOTEBOOK ON BATTERY POWER, BE AWARE THAT THE BATTERY CONTINUES TO

DISCHARGE WHILE YOUR NOTEBOOK IS IN SLEEP MODE, THOUGH NOT AS FAST AS WHEN FULLY OPERATIONAL.

• DISABLING THE SUSPEND/RESUME BUTTON PREVENTS IT FROM BEING USED TO PUT YOUR LIFEBOOK NOTEBOOK

IN SLEEP OR SAVE-TO-DISK MODE. THE RESUME FUNCTION OF THE BUTTON CANNOT BE DISABLED.

• THE SLEEP OR HIBERNATION (SAVE-TO-DISK) MODE SHOULD NOT BE USED WITH CERTAIN PC CARDS. CHECK

YOUR PC CARD DOCUMENTATION FOR MORE INFORMATION.

• WHEN PC CARDS OR EXTERNAL DEVICES ARE IN USE, HIBERNATION (SAVE-TO-DISK) MODE CANNOT RETURN TO

THE EXACT STATE PRIOR TO SUSPENSION BECAUSE ALL OF THE PERIPHERAL DEVICES WILL BE RE-INITIALIZED WHEN THE SYSTEM RE-STARTS.

• IF YOUR NOTEBOOK IS ACCESSING INFORMATION WHEN YOU ENTER SLEEP OR HIBERNATION (SAVE-TO-DISK)

MODE, CHANGES TO OPEN FILES ARE NOT LOST. THE FILES ARE LEFT OPEN AND MEMORY IS KEPT ACTIVE DURING

SLEEP MODE, OR THE MEMORY IS TRANSFERRED TO THE INTERNAL HARD DRIVE DURING HIBERNATION MODE.

• THE MAIN ADVANTAGE OF USING THE HIBERNATION (SAVE-TO-DISK) FUNCTION IS THAT POWER IS NOT REQUIRED

TO MAINTAIN YOUR DATA. THIS IS PARTICULARLY IMPORTANT IF YOU WILL BE LEAVING YOUR LIFEBOOK NOTEBOOK IN A SUSPENDED STATE FOR A PROLONGED PERIOD OF TIME. THE DRAWBACK OF USING HIBERNATION MODE IS THAT IT LENGTHENS THE POWER DOWN AND POWER UP SEQUENCES AND RESETS PERIPHERAL DEVICES.

• 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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Hibernation (Save-to-Disk) Feature

The Hibernation feature saves the contents of your notebook’ s system memory to the hard drive as a part of the Suspend/Resume mode. You can enable or disable this feature.

Enable or Disable the Hibernation Feature

The default settings are not enabled. To enable or disable the Hibernation feature follow these steps:

1 From the Start menu, select Control Panel (Classic View), then select Power Options. 2 Select “Choose what the power button does” or “Choose what closing the lid does”, then make your selections

(Do Nothing, Sleep, Hibernate, or Shut Down).

Windows Power Management

The Power Options icon located in the Windows Control Panel allows you to configure some of the power management settings. For example, you can use the Power Options to set the timeout values for turning off the display and hard disks whether you are running the notebook on battery power or one of the adapters.

Restarting the System

If your system is on and you need to restart it, be sure that you use the following procedure.

1 Click the Start button, and then move the mouse over the small arrow at the bottom right of the window. 2 Select Restart from the list.

TURNING OFF YOUR LIFEBOOK NOTEBOOK WITHOUT EXITING WINDOWS OR TURNING ON YOUR

NOTEBOOK WITHIN 10 SECONDS OF THE NOTEBOOK BEING SHUT OFF MAY CAUSE AN ERROR WHEN YOU START THE NEXT TIME.

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Power Off

Before turning off the power , check that the hard drive/optical drive access indicator is off. If you turn of f the power while accessing a disk there is a risk of data loss. To ensure that your notebook shuts down without error, use the Windows shut down procedure.

• ALWAYS POWER OFF THE COMPUTER BEFORE TRANSPORTING AND/OR PACKAGING IT. AFTER SHUTTING DOWN

THE SYSTEM, WAIT UNTIL THE STATUS LED PANEL INDICATES POWER OFF CONDITION (I.E., NO LIGHTS ARE ILLUMINATED).

• IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE UNIT MAY NOT AUTOMATICALLY GO TO POWER OFF OR HIBERNATE MODE WHEN YOU

CLOSE THE LID. THIS SITUATION MAY OCCUR DUE TO PRE-OS BOOT PASSWORD SECURITY SETTINGS OR SOME OTHER APPLICATION RUNNING ON THE COMPUTER.

• ATTEMPTING TO TRANSPORT THE COMPUTER WHILE POWER IS ON MAY DAMAGE THE NOTEBOOK DUE TO SHOCK

OR OVERHEATING SINCE THE AIR VENTS MAY BE BLOCKED OR RESTRICTED.

BE SURE TO CLOSE ALL FILES, EXIT ALL APPLICATIONS, AND SHUT DOWN YOUR OPERATING SYSTEM

PRIOR TO TURNING OFF THE POWER. IF FILES ARE OPEN WHEN YOU TURN THE POWER OFF, YOU WILL LOSE ANY CHANGES THAT HAVE NOT BEEN SAVED, AND MAY CAUSE DISK ERRORS.

Using the correct procedure to shut down from Windows allows your notebook to complete its operations and turn off power in the proper sequence to avoid errors. The proper sequence is:

1 Click the Start button, and then move the mouse over the small arrow at the bottom right of the window. 2 Select Shut Down from the list.

If you are going to store your notebook for a month or more see the Care and Maintenance Section.

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Chapter 3

User-Installable Features

Lithium ion Battery

Your LifeBook notebook has a Lithium ion battery that provides power for operating your notebook when no external power source is available. The rechargeable battery is durable and long lasting, but should not be exposed to extreme temperatures, high voltages, chemicals, or other hazards. For information on maximizing your battery life, refer to the section entitled “Power Management” on page 49.

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

• 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.

• 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 char ge a battery that is outside its operating temperature range. See “Battery Charging Indicator” on page 22.

• When using a high current device such as a modem, optical drive, 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.

• 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 AT: 1-800-8FUJITSU

(1-800-838-5487).

CTUAL BATTERY LIFE WILL VARY BASED ON SCREEN BRIGHTNESS, APPLICATIONS, POWER MANAGEMENT

SETTINGS, BATTERY CONDITION AND OTHER CUSTOMER PREFERENCES. OPTICAL DRIVE OR HARD DRIVE USAGE MAY ALSO HAVE A SIGNIFICANT IMPACT ON BATTERY LIFE. THE BATTERY CHARGING CAPACITY IS REDUCED AS THE BATTERY AGES. IF YOUR BATTERY IS RUNNING LOW QUICKLY, YOU SHOULD REPLACE IT WITH A NEW ONE.

Recharging the Batteries

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

The Lithium ion battery is recharged internally using the AC adapter or Auto/Airline adapter. T o recharge the battery make sure the battery that needs to be charged is installed in your LifeBook notebook and connect the AC or Auto/Airline adapter.

MAKE SURE THAT THE BATTERY CHARGING INDICATOR AND THE PERCENTAGE CHARGE IS DISPLAYED

BY THE BATTERY LEVEL INDICATOR ON THE STATUS INDICATOR PANEL.

There is no memory effect on the Lithium ion battery therefore you do not need to discharge the battery completely before recharging. The charge times will be significantly longer if your notebook is in use while the battery is charging. If you want to charge the battery more quickly, put your notebook into Standby mode, or turn it off while the adapter is charging the battery. (See Power Management on page

49 for more information on Standby mode and shutdown procedure)

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USING HEAVY CURRENT DEVICES SUCH AS THE MODEM OR FREQUENT DVD/CD-RW/CD-ROM

ACCESSES MAY PREVENT CHARGING COMPLETELY.

Low Battery State

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

Note that you can change the state in which the battery goes into Sleep mode in the Power properties of the Control Panel.

• ONCE THE LOW BATTERY NOTIFICATION MESSAGE APPEARS, YOU NEED TO SAVE ALL YOUR ACTIVE DATA AND

PUT YOUR LIFEBOOK NOTEBOOK INTO STANDBY MODE UNTIL YOU CAN PROVIDE A NEW POWER SOURCE. YOU SHOULD PROVIDE A CHARGED BATTERY, AN AC POWER ADAPTER, OR AUTO/AIRLINE ADAPTER AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.

• WHEN YOU ARE IN STANDBY MODE THERE MUST ALWAYS BE AT LEAST ONE POWER SOURCE ACTIVE. IF YOU

REMOVE ALL POWER SOURCES WHILE YOUR LIFEBOOK NOTEBOOK IS IN STANDBY MODE, ANY DATA THAT HAS NOT BEEN SAVED TO THE HARD DRIVE WILL BE LOST.

Dead Battery Suspend mode shows on the Status indicator just like the normal Sleep mode. Once your LifeBook notebook goes into Dead Battery Suspend mode you will be unable to resume operation until you provide a source of power from an AC adapter . Once you have provided power, you will need to press the Suspend/Resume button to resume operation. In the Dead Battery Suspend mode, your data can be maintained for some time, but if a power source is not provided promptly, the Power indicator will stop flashing and go out, meaning that you have lost the data that was not stored. Once you provide power, you can continue to use your LifeBook notebook while the adapter is charging the battery.

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Shorted Batteries

The Status Indicator panel displays the battery status via the Battery Status indicator to show the charge level available in that battery. If the display is flashing red, it means that the battery is damaged and must be replaced so it does not damage any other parts of your LifeBook notebook.

Replacing the Battery

By purchasing an additional battery , you can have a fully charged spare to swap with a discharged battery. Follow the steps below to replace a battery (Figure 21):

1 Have a charged battery ready to install. 2 Shut down your notebook and disconnect the AC adapter. 3 Turn the system over. 4 Press the two battery latches towards the battery pack. 5 Lift the battery and remove it from the bay. 6 Place a charged battery into the bay and press it down until the latches click into place. (Figure 22) 7 Plug in the AC adapter and turn the power on.

Battery Latches

Battery

Pack

Figure 21. Removing the Battery Figure 22. Installing the Battery

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Optical Drive

Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook contains an optical drive which is either a Dual-Layer Multi-Format DVD Writer or a Blu-ray™ DVD-ROM player.

Optical Drive Media

Dual-Layer Multi-Format DVD Writer model only: With this drive, you can play CD-ROM, CD-R, CDRW, DVD-ROM, DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+R DL, DVD+RW, DVD-RAM discs, and record CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+R DL, DVD+RW, DVDRAM discs.

Blu-ray™ model only: With this drive, you can play CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-ROM, DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+R DL, DVD+RW, DVD-RAM, BD-ROM, BD-R, BD-R DL, BD-RE, BD-RE DL discs, and record CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+R DL, DVD+RW, DVD-RAM, BD-R, BD-R DL, BD-RE, BD-RE DL discs.

Media Holder Tray

Figure 23. Optical Drive

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• PRIOR TO USING YOUR OPTICAL DRIVE, YOU MUST INSTALL THE OPTICAL PLAYER SOFTWARE. REFER TO THE

APPLICABLE README FILE ON THE DRIVER APPLICATIONS CD-ROM FOR INSTRUCTIONS ON INSTALLING YOUR

PTICAL PLAYER SOFTWARE.

• YOU SHOULD PERIODICALLY CHECK THE FUJITSU WEBSITE AT: US.FUJITSU.COM/COMPUTERS FOR CURRENT

UPDATED DRIVERS.

• PROLONGED USE OF THE OPTICAL DRIVE, SUCH AS WATCHING A DVD MOVIE, WILL SUBSTANTIALLY REDUCE

YOUR BATTERY LIFE.

DO NOT OPERATE YOUR OPTICAL DRIVE UNLESS YOUR LIFEBOOK NOTEBOOK IS SITTING ON A FLAT

SURFACE. USING A DRIVE WHEN THE SYSTEM IS NOT LEVEL MAY DAMAGE THE DRIVE OR PREVENT PROPER OPERATION.

Loading Media

To load a disc into your optical drive, follow these steps:

1 Push and release the eject button on the front of the optical drive to open the holder tray. The tray will come out

of the notebook a short distance.

2 Gently pull the tray out until a media disc can easily be placed in the tray. 3 Place the media into the tray, label side up, with the hole in the center of the disc. Snap the disc onto the raised

circle in the center of the tray.

4 Gently push the holder tray back in until you hear a click. (Figure 24)

IF YOU HAVE DISABLED THE AUTOPLAY NOTIFICATION FUNCTION, YOU WILL HAVE TO START THE DRIVE

FROM YOUR DESKTOP, SINCE YOUR NOTEBOOK WILL NOT AUTOMATICALLY RECOGNIZE THAT MEDIA HAS BEEN LOADED.

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a. b. c.

Figure 24. Loading Media

Removing Media

1 Push and release the eject button on the front of the optical drive. This will stop the drive and the holder tray will

come out of the notebook a short distance.

2 Gently pull the tray out until the disc can easily be removed from the tray. 3 Carefully remove the media disc from the holder tray. 4 Gently push the holder tray back in until you hear a click.

Emergency Optical Drive Tray Release

If for some reason the eject button fails, you can open the media tray with a paper clip inserted into the eject hole in the far right side of the front of the tray. Straighten one side of a paper clip and push it gently into the hole. The tray will pop out a short distance.

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Playing Media on the Optical Drive

There are three ways to operate the optical drive:

• Using the Optical Player Software

• Using the Media Player Buttons

• Using the Desktop Control Panel

Using the Optical Player Software

PRIOR TO USING YOUR OPTICAL DRIVE, YOU MUST INSTALL THE OPTICAL PLAYER SOFTWARE. FOR

DETAILS ON USING YOUR OPTICAL PLAYER SOFTWARE, REFER TO THE SOFTWARE HELP FILE.

Starting a DVD Movie

1 Insert the DVD into the notebook’s optical drive. If the AutoPlay feature activates, skip Step 2. 2 The first time you insert a movie into the DVD/CD-RW tray, you will be prompted to select what you want the

system to do when discs are inserted (e.g., start automatically or wait for a prompt). Until you make a selection, you will receive the same prompt whenever you insert a disc.

3 Click OK to close the About DVD Player Performance dialog box and the movie will begin. After you make your

selections, the PowerDVD control panel will appear whenever you insert a disc.

Opening the DVD/CD-RW Drive Control Panel

With most DVD-ROMs, you have the option of altering how the movie should play and what you wish to view. You can do this by using the DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive control panel and the mouse.

To open a dropdown menu for options, right-click on the movie screen.

Using the Optical Drive Control Panel

The PowerDVD optical drive software allows you to watch the movie much like a VCR player. You have the option to pause, rewind, fast-forward and stop the movie at any point.

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1 To Pause the movie, click the button. 2 To Rewind the movie, click the  button to rewind to a specific portion of the movie, or the  button to return

to the opening screen.

3 To Fast-forward the movie, click the  button to forward to a specific portion of the movie, or the button to

jump to the ending credits.

4 To Stop the movie, click the  button.

Exiting the Optical Player

1. Click the U in the upper right corner of the title bar.

Using the Drive on Battery Power

Since optical drives consume a lot of power, your overall battery life will be shorter when operating the optical drive continuously (such as watching a DVD movie). Many movie run-times are longer than your LifeBook notebook can support on a single battery. If you are watching a DVD movie on battery power you may need to swap in an additional, charged battery or attach AC power during the movie to view it in its entirety.

• PROLONGED USE OF THE OPTICAL DRIVE, SUCH AS WATCHING A DVD MOVIE, WILL SUBSTANTIALLY REDUCE

YOUR BATTERY LIFE. MANY MOVIE RUN-TIMES ARE LONGER THAN YOUR SYSTEM CAN SUPPORT ON A SINGLE BATTERY. IF YOU ARE WATCHING A DVD MOVIE ON BATTERY POWER YOU MAY NEED TO SWAP IN AN ADDITIONAL, CHARGED BATTERY OR ATTACH AC POWER DURING THE MOVIE TO VIEW IT IN ITS ENTIRETY.

• AN ADDITIONAL BATTERY IS RECOMMENDED IF YOU WILL BE WATCHING DVD MOVIES ON BATTERY POWER. IF

YOU DON’T HAVE AN ADDITIONAL BATTERY, YOU MAY PURCHASE ONE EITHER ON-LINE AT:

WWW.SHOPFUJITSU.COM OR CALL 1-877-372-3473.

To Watch a Movie on Battery Power:

1 Have an additional fully-charged battery or your AC adapter ready for use. 2 Start watching your DVD movie. 3 When the low battery warning occurs, immediately stop the movie and exit the optical player.

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IF YOU DON’T STOP THE OPTICAL DRIVE QUICKLY AND THE NOTEBOOK ATTEMPTS TO AUTO-SUSPEND (

CRITICAL BATTERY LOW STATE) THE NOTEBOOK WILL SHUT DOWN IMPROPERLY. IF THIS OCCURS, YOU WILL NEED TO POWER THE SYSTEM UP WITH THE POWER/SUSPEND/RESUME BUTTON AND FOLLOW ANY INSTRUCTIONS THAT APPEAR.

4 Manually place your notebook into Sleep mode by depressing the Suspend button. Plug in a power adapter and

replace the discharged battery with an additional fully-charged battery. If you do not have an additional battery, you may use the AC power adapter as your power source to continue watching the movie while recharging the installed battery.

5 Resume your notebook by pressing the Suspend button again. This step is not required if you attached AC

power without entering Sleep mode.

6 Restart your optical drive, locate and skip to the chapter of the movie you were last watching. 7 Continue watching your DVD movie.

SOME SHORTER DVD MOVIES MAY NOT REQUIRE YOU TO SWAP BATTERIES OR ATTACH AC POWER TO

COMPLETE THEM. HOWEVER, IT IS BEST TO BE PREPARED SINCE ACTUAL BATTERY LIFE WHILE OPERATING THE OPTICAL DRIVE CANNOT BE GUARANTEED.

AutoPlay Notification Function

The AutoPlay Notification function allows your LifeBook notebook to automatically start a DVD/CD as soon as it is inserted in the optical drive and the tray is closed. Your notebook will begin playing an audio DVD/CD or will start an application if the DVD/CD includes an auto run file.

To change the actions your system takes when a particular type of media is inserted, go to the Control Panel and open AutoPlay. Make your selections from the AutoPlay window.

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PC Cards/ExpressCards™

Y our LifeBook notebook supports T ype I and T ype II PC Cards and ExpressCardsTM, in separate dedicated slots. With these cards you can perform a variety of functions depending on which type of card you install. You can install one or two cards at a time, depending on its type. PC Cards should be installed in the bottom slot and ExpressCards in the top slot. (Figure 26)

Some available PC/ExpressCards:

• Wireless LAN PC Cards (Type II)

• ExpressCard Hybrid TV Tuner

PC Card

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

• IDE solid-state disk cards (Type II)

• SCSI cards (Type II)

• PC Cards that conform to PCMCIA 2.1 or CardBus

PC Card Eject Button

Figure 26. Installing/Removing PC Cards

PC Card Slot

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

Installing PC Cards

PC Cards are installed in the PC Card slot (Figure 26). To install a PC Card, follow these steps:

YOU MAY BE REQUIRED TO LOG ON AS AN ADMINISTRATOR OR MEMBER OF THE ADMINISTRATOR’S G

ROUP TO COMPLETE THIS PROCEDURE. IF THE COMPUTER IS CONNECTED TO A NETWORK, NETWORK

POLICY SETTINGS MAY ALSO PREVENT YOU FROM COMPLETING THIS PROCEDURE.

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• INSTALLING OR REMOVING A PC CARD DURING YOUR LIFEBOOK NOTEBOOK’S SHUTDOWN OR BOOTUP

PROCESS MAY DAMAGE THE CARD AND/OR YOUR LIFEBOOK NOTEBOOK.

• DO NOT INSERT A PC CARD INTO A SLOT IF THERE IS WATER OR ANY OTHER SUBSTANCE ON THE CARD AS YOU

MAY PERMANENTLY DAMAGE THE CARD, THE NOTEBOOK, OR BOTH.

1 See your PC Card manual for instructions on the installation of your card. Some cards may require that your

notebook is off while installing them.

2 Make sure there is no PC Card currently in the slot. If there is, see Removing PC Cards. 3 If the eject button is extended, press it until it clicks. 4 Insert the card into the slot with the label facing up. 5 Push the card firmly into the slot until it is seated in the connector.

Removing PC Cards

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

• WINDOWS HAS A SHUTDOWN PROCEDURE FOR PC CARDS THAT MUST BE FOLLOWED BEFORE REMOVING A

CARD. (REVIEW YOUR OPERATING SYSTEM MANUAL FOR THE CORRECT PROCEDURE.)

• IF THE DIALOG BOX STATES THAT THE DEVICE CANNOT BE REMOVED, YOU MUST SAVE ALL OF YOUR OPEN FILES,

CLOSE ANY OPEN APPLICATIONS AND SHUT DOWN YOUR NOTEBOOK.

1 Unlock the card from the slot by pressing the eject button. When pressed, the button will pop out. 2 Firmly press the button again until it is flush with the notebook. This will eject the card slightly out of the slot

allowing you to remove the card.

IF THE PC CARD HAS AN EXTERNAL CONNECTOR AND CABLE, DO NOT PULL THE CABLE WHEN

REMOVING THE CARD.

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Installing ExpressCards

There are two different width ExpressCards: 34 mm and 54 mm ("ExpressCard 34" and "ExpressCard 54"). (Figure 27). The connector inside the slot is located on the left-hand side of the slot. If you insert a 34 mm card, be sure to align it with the left side of the slot when inserting it.

ExpressCards are installed in the ExpressCard slot (the top slot). (Figure 28)

34 mm 54 mm

Figure 27. ExpressCard Sizes

ExpressCard

Eject Button

Figure 28. Installing/Removing ExpressCards

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• INSTALLING OR REMOVING AN EXPRESSCARD DURING YOUR NOTEBOOK’S SHUTDOWN OR BOOTUP PROCESS

MAY DAMAGE THE CARD AND/OR YOUR NOTEBOOK.

• DO NOT INSERT AN EXPRESSCARD INTO A SLOT IF THERE IS WATER OR ANY OTHER SUBSTANCE ON THE CARD

AS YOU MAY PERMANENTLY DAMAGE THE CARD, YOUR NOTEBOOK, OR BOTH.

• WHEN YOU RECEIVE YOUR SYSTEM, THERE MAY BE A PLASTIC SLOT PROTECTOR INSTALLED IN THE

EXPRESSCARD SLOT. BEFORE INSTALLING AN EXPRESSCARD, REMOVE THE SLOT PROTECTOR IN ACCORDANCE

WITH THE "REMOVING EXPRESSCARDS" SECTION. WHEN YOU DO NOT HAVE A CARD INSTALLED IN THE SLOT, BE SURE TO RE-INSTALL THE SLOT PROTECTOR TO PREVENT THE SYSTEM FROM BEING CONTAMINATED.

• YOU MAY BE REQUIRED TO LOG ON AS ADMINISTRATOR OR A MEMBER OF THE ADMINISTRATOR’S GROUP TO

COMPLETE THIS PROCEDURE. IF YOUR COMPUTER IS CONNECTED TO A NETWORK, NETWORK POLICY SETTINGS MAY ALSO PREVENT YOU FROM COMPLETING THIS PROCEDURE.

See your ExpressCard manual for instructions on the installation of your card. Some cards may require that your notebook is off while installing them. To install an ExpressCard, follow these steps:

1 Make sure there is no ExpressCard currently in the slot. If there is, see Removing ExpressCards. 2 Insert your ExpressCard into the slot with the product label facing up. If you are inserting a 34 mm card, be sure

to align it with the left side of the slot when inserting it.

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

Removing ExpressCards

See your ExpressCard manual for specific instructions on removing your card; some cards may require your notebook to be in Sleep Mode or Off during removal.

• WINDOWS HAS A SHUTDOWN PROCEDURE FOR EXPRESSCARDS THAT MUST BE FOLLOWED BEFORE REMOVING

A CARD. (REVIEW YOUR OPERATING SYSTEM MANUAL FOR THE CORRECT PROCEDURE.).

• IF THE DIALOG BOX STATES THAT THE DEVICE CANNOT BE REMOVED, YOU MUST SAVE ALL OF YOUR OPEN FILES,

CLOSE ANY OPEN APPLICATIONS AND SHUT DOWN YOUR NOTEBOOK.

T o remove an ExpressCard, press the card into the slot. This will caus e the card to be ejected slightly out of the slot allowing you to remove the card.

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Memory Stick/SD/xD Card Slot

Figure 29. Installing a Memory Stick or SD Card

Memory Stick/Secure Digital/xD Card Slot

Your LifeBook notebook supports the following memory cards, on which you can store and transfer data to and from a variety of digital devices. These cards use flash memory architecture, which means they don’t need a power source to retain data.

• SD Memory Card

• Memory Stick Media

• Memory Stick Select Media

• Memory Stick Duo Media (Note: An adapter is required for Memory Stick Duo)

Memory Stick or Memory Stick PRO

Secure Digital (SD) Card

xD Picture Card

• Memory Stick PRO Media

• xD Picture Cards

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■

SOME OF THE MEDIA IN THE ABOVE LIST MAY HAVE MORE FEATURES THAN OTHERS.

■

MULTIMEDIA CARDS (MMC) AND SECURE MMC ARE NOT SUPPORTED.

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

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

XD Cards are very small, and are primarily designed for digital cameras. Like the Memory Stick, SD and xD

Figure 30. Memory Stick, SD, xD Cards

cards use flash memory.

Inserting Memory Stick/SD/xD Cards

Memory Sticks, SD Cards, and xD Cards are inserted in the Memory Stick/SD/xD Card s lot (Figure 29). T o insert a Memory Stick, SD Card or xD Card, follow these steps:

• INSERTING OR REMOVING A MEMORY STICK, SD CARD, OR XD CARD DURING YOUR NOTEBOOK’S SHUTDOWN

OR BOOTUP PROCESS MAY DAMAGE THE CARD AND/OR YOUR NOTEBOOK.

• DO NOT INSERT A CARD INTO A SLOT IF THERE IS WATER OR ANY OTHER SUBSTANCE ON THE CARD AS YOU

MAY PERMANENTLY DAMAGE THE CARD, YOUR NOTEBOOK, OR BOTH.

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1 See your Memory Stick, SD Card, or xD Card manual for instructions on the insertion of your card. 2 Make sure there is no card currently in the slot. If there is, see Removing a Memory Stick/SD/xD Card. 3 Insert the card in an adapter, if required. 4 Insert your card into the slot with the product label facing up. 5 Push the card firmly into the slot until it is seated in the connector.

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Memory Upgrade Module

Y our notebook has two memory slots, and the system comes with 1 GB, 2 GB, or 4 GB of factory-installed memory. If you have a module installed in only one slot, you can increase your memory capacity by installing another memory module in the empty slot or by increasing the size of the single installed module. In order to optimize the dual-channel design, modules of equal capacity should be used. The minimum amount of memory in your system is 1GB.

• SYSTEMS WITH MICROSOFT WINDOWS VISTA INSTALLED REQUIRE A MINIMUM OF 512 MB OF MEMORY, BUT 1

OR MORE IS RECOMMENDED.

• IF 4 GB OF MEMORY IS INSTALLED IN YOUR SYSTEM, ONLY 3.25 GB ARE USABLE, DUE TO OPERATING SYSTEM

CONSTRAINTS.

Your notebook supports dual-channel memory, which can have a significant effect upon your system’s performance. In order to support dual-channel memory, two DIMM modules must be installed in your computer.

• DO NOT REMOVE ANY SCREWS FROM THE MEMORY UPGRADE MODULE COMPARTMENT EXCEPT THE ONES

SPECIFICALLY SHOWN IN THE DIRECTIONS FOR INSTALLING AND REMOVING THE MEMORY UPGRADE MODULE.

• THE MEMORY UPGRADE MODULE CAN BE SEVERELY DAMAGED BY ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE (ESD). TO

MINIMIZE RISK TO THE MODULE, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING:

• BEFORE HANDLING A MEMORY MODULE, TOUCH A GROUNDED METAL OBJECT TO DISCHARGE STATIC

ELECTRICITY BUILT UP IN YOUR BODY.

• WHEN INSTALLING OR REMOVING A MEMORY MODULE, HOLD IT BY THE EDGE SO AS NOT TO TOUCH ANY

CONTACTS OR CHIPS. DO NOT TO TOUCH ANY INTERNAL COMPUTER TERMINALS OR COMPONENTS; THE OIL FROM YOUR FINGERS COULD CAUSE A SHORT TO THE COMPONENTS.

• POWER DOWN YOUR SYSTEM BEFORE YOU ADD OR REMOVE MEMORY MODULES. EVEN IF THE SYSTEM IS

IN HIBERNATE OR SLEEP STATES, DATA COULD BE LOST OR THE MEMORY COULD BE DAMAGED IF POWER IS STILL AVAILABLE TO THE SYSTEM.

• THE INSTALLATION OF INCOMPATIBLE MEMORY MODULES CAN CAUSE NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WHICH COULD

RESULT IN LOSS OF DATA. MEMORY UPGRADES MUST BE PC2-5300 DDR2-667 SO-DIMM MODULES. FUJITSU HIGHLY RECOMMENDS THAT YOU ONLY PURCHASE ADDITIONAL MEMORY FROM THE FUJITSU ON-LINE ACCESSORY STORE AT: US.FUJITSU.COM/COMPUTERS.

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Installing a Memory Module

1 Turn off power to your LifeBook notebook and

remove any power adapter.

2 Make sure that all the connector covers are

closed.

3 Turn the LifeBook notebook bottom side up, with

the front panel toward you.

4 Remove the screws at the front of the memory

upgrade module compartment.

5 Remove the cover by tilting the front edge up,

then pulling forward until the tabs on the cover are free.

6 Remove the memory upgrade module from the

static guarded sleeve.

7 Align the memory upgrade module with the

component side up. Align the connector edge of the memory upgrade module with the connector slot in the compartment. The connector will be pointing toward the rear of the notebook.

8 Insert the memory upgrade module at a 45°

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

9 Replace the cover by hooking the tabs under the

rear edge of the compartment opening and tilting down until flush with the bottom of your notebook. Replace the screws.

(Figure 31)

(Figure 32)

Figure 31. Opening the Memory Compartment

Figure 32. Installing a Memory Upgrade Module

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THE MEMORY UPGRADE MODULE IS NOT SOMETHING YOU SHOULD ROUTINELY REMOVE FROM YOUR

NOTEBOOK. ONCE IT IS INSTALLED, YOU SHOULD LEAVE IT IN PLACE UNLESS YOU WANT TO INCREASE SYSTEM MEMORY CAPACITY.

Removing a Memory Upgrade Module

1 Perform steps 1 through 5 of Installing a Memory

Upgrade Module.

2 Pull the clips sideways away from each side of the

memory upgrade module at the same time.

3 While holding the clips out, remove the module

from the slot by lifting it up and pulling towards the rear of your LifeBook notebook.

4 Store the memory upgrade module in a static

guarded sleeve.

5 Replace the cover by following steps 9 and 10 of

Installing a Memory Upgrade Module.

FTER INSTALLING YOUR ADDED MEMORY MODULE, YOU MUST RESET THE POWER PLAN PARAMETERS

IN ORDER FOR THE SAVE-TO-DISK MODE TO OPERATE PROPERLY ON YOUR LIFEBOOK NOTEBOOK. SEE

“H

IBERNATION (SAVE-TO-DISK) FEATURE” ON PAGE 51.

(Figure 33)

Figure 33. Removing a Memory Upgrade Module

Checking the Memory Capacity

Once you have changed the system memory capacity by replacing the installed module with a larger one, be sure to check that your notebook has recognized the change.

Check the memory capacity by clicking [Start] > Control Panel (Classic View) > System. The amount of memory is displayed next to “Memory (RAM):”

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The amount of memory displayed should be approximately the total of all memory modules installed. There may be a discrepancy which is allocated for fixed video memory.

IF THE TOTAL MEMORY DISPLAYED IS INCORRECT, CHECK THAT YOUR MEMORY UPGRADE MODULE IS

PROPERLY INSTALLED. (IF THE MODULE IS PROPERLY INSTALLED AND THE CAPACITY IS STILL NOT

CORRECTLY RECOGNIZED, SEE TROUBLESHOOTING ON PAGE 80.

Enabling/Disabling Turbo Memory

Turbo Memory is an optional module that is used to act as a cache for frequently-accessed applications and information. If you have Turbo Memory installed in your system, it can be enabled or disabled as follows:

NVC

ACHE PARTITION: PLEASE NOTE THAT THE NVCACHE PARTITION ON YOUR HARD DISK DRIVE IS

DEDICATED TO THE TURBO MEMORY MODULE. IF YOU SEE THE NVCACHE PARTITION, DO NOT COPY ANY DATA TO IT OR USE THIS PARTITION DIRECTLY. DOING SO COULD RESULT IN DATA LOSS OR CORRUPTION, FOR WHICH FUJITSU IS NOT RESPONSIBLE.

Enabling Windows ReadyBoost™

To enable Windows ReadyBoost for Intel® Turbo Memory, perform the following simple steps:

1 Click on Start > All Programs. 2 Locate the Intel Turbo Memory program group. 3 Select Intel Turbo Memory Console. 4 Select [Continue] when you see the Microsoft® Windows User Account Control prompt that says “A program

needs your permission to continue. If you started this program, continue.”

5 Select [Enable Windows ReadyBoost]. 6 Reboot your system.

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Device Ports

Y our LifeBook notebook comes equipped with multiple ports to which you can connect an external device including disk drives, keyboards, modems, printers, etc.

Communications Ports

Your LifeBook has a Modem jack (RJ-11) and a LAN jack (RJ-45) to accommodate external communications.

Modem (RJ-11) Telephone Jack

The modem (RJ-11) telephone jack is used for your internal modem. To connect the telephone cable follow these easy steps: (Figure 34)

1 Align the connector with the port opening. 2 Push the connector into the port until it is seated. 3 Plug the other end of the telephone cable into a

telephone outlet.

DO NOT CONNECT THE INTERNAL MODEM TO A DIGITAL PBX AS IT MAY CAUSE SERIOUS DAMAGE TO

THE MODEM OR YOUR LIFEBOOK NOTEBOOK. IT SHOULD BE NOTED THAT SOME HOTELS USE THE

IGITAL PBX SYSTEMS, PLEASE BE SURE TO FIND OUT BEFORE YOU CONNECT YOUR MODEM.

ONSULT YOUR PBX MANUFACTURER’S DOCUMENTATION FOR MORE INFORMATION.

Figure 34. Connecting the Modem

THE INTERNAL MODEM IS DESIGNED TO THE ITU-T V.90 STANDARD. ITS MAXIMUM SPEED OF 53000

BPS IS THE HIGHEST ALLOWED BY THE FCC, AND ITS ACTUAL CONNECTION RATE DEPENDS ON

THE LINE CONDITIONS. THE MAXIMUM SPEED IS 33600BPS AT UPLOAD.

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The modem sound is deactivated by default, to activate modem sound follow these easy steps:

1 Select [Start] > Control Panel. 2 Select Classic View in the left pane. 3 Double-click Phone and Modems. 4 You may initially need to enter your area code in order to open the Phone and Modem Options window. 5 Select the Modems tab, and click the [Properties] button. 6 Select the Modem tab and adjust the volume as necessary

LAN Port

This port allows you to connect a LAN (RJ-45) cable for high-speed network or broadband connections (e.g., DSL, cable modem). (Figure 35)

Figure 35. Connecting the LAN

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IEEE 1394 Jack

The 4-pin IEEE 1394 (Firewire) jack is a high-speed interface (400 Mbps) that can be used to transfer large amounts of data between your notebook and a Firewire peripheral such as a digital camera, external hard drive, or video camera. Hot-swappable and plug-n-play, it is much faster than USB 1.1, CardBus, or parallel port. To connect a 1394 device, follow these steps: (Figure 36)

THE 1394 PORT IN THIS SYSTEM USES A FOUR-PIN CONFIGURATION. IF YOU INTEND TO INTERFACE

WITH DEVICES WHICH HAVE A SIX-PIN CONFIGURATION, YOU WILL NEED TO PURCHASE AN ADAPTER.

Figure 36. IEEE 1394 Interface

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HDMI Port

The High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) port is a digital audio/video interface over which uncompressed streams can be transmitted. HDMI is used to connect compatible digital devices with your computer (such as bigscreen TVs and high-end digital cameras and video recorders).

To connect an HDMI device:

1 Align the connector with the port opening. 2 Push the connector into the port until it is seated.

Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 Ports

The five Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 ports allow you to connect USB devices such as game pads, pointing devices, keyboards and speakers. There is one USB 2.0 port on the right side, and four on the rear panel. (Figure 38).

Figure 37. HDMI Interface

USB 2.0 is downward-compatible with USB 1.1 devices, so older USB devices will work with these ports. USB 2.0 is a much faster design, running forty times faster than USB

1.1. To connect a USB device follow these steps:

1 Align the connector with the port opening. 2 Push the connector into the port until it is seated.

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Figure 38. Connecting a USB Device

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S-Video Out Port

The S-Video port allows you to connect and use directly any S-Video device, such as a VCR or television. The S-Video standard provides for a higher quality picture than Composite. In order to connect an S-Video device, follow these easy steps: (Figure 39)

1 Align the connector with the port opening. 2 Push the connector into the port until it is

seated.

Figure 39. S-Video Jack

Microphone Jack

The microphone jack allows you to connect an external stereo microphone. Your microphone must be equipped with a 1/8”(3.5 mm) mono mini-plug in order to fit into the microphone jack of your LifeBook notebook. In order to connect a microphone follow these easy steps:

1 Align the connector with the port opening. 2 Push the connector into the port until it is seated.

Headphone/SPDIF Jack

The headphone jack allows you to connect headphones or powered external speakers to your LifeBook notebook. Your headphones or speakers must be equipped with a 1/8” (3.5 mm) stereo mini-plug. The SPDIF function of the jack allows you to download digital audio to MiniDisc recorders. It uses SPDIF (Sony Philips Digital Interface) format. To connect headphones or speakers, follow these steps:

1 Align the connector with the port opening. 2 Push the connector into the port until it is seated.

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• THERE ARE SEVERAL TYPES OF CABLES FOR CONNECTING A DIGITAL ELECTRONIC DEVICE TO THE DIGITAL

AUDIO-OUT CONNECTOR, DEPENDING ON THE CONNECTOR TYPE. THE CONNECTOR ON YOUR COMPUTER IS A

PTICAL MINI PLUG (3.5MM DIAMETER MINI PLUG)

• THE FREQUENCY OF DIGITAL SOUND OUTPUT FROM THE SPDIF OUTPUT CONNECTOR IS SELECTABLE AS 48.0

KHZ OR 44.1 KHZ. IF A SAMPLING RATE CONVERTER IS NOT INSTALLED IN YOUR DIGITAL ELECTRONIC DEVICE

E.G., MD PLAYER), RECORDING IS NOT POSSIBLE. SEE THE DEVICE USER MANUAL FOR MORE DETAILS.

(

• THE SOUND RECORDED THROUGH CONNECTING A DIGITAL ELECTRONIC DEVICE (E.G., MD PLAYER) TO THE

SPDIF OUTPUT CONNECTOR CANNOT BE USED AS DIGITAL OUTPUT. ALL OUTPUT DATA FROM THE SPDIF

OUTPUT CONNECTOR HAS COPYRIGHT PROTECTION INFORMATION INCLUDED.

• IF YOU PLUG HEADPHONES INTO THE HEADPHONE JACK, YOU WILL DISABLE THE BUILT-IN STEREO SPEAKERS.

External Video Port

PRESSING THE [FN] + [F10] KEYS 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, STARTING WITH THE BUILT-IN DISPLAY PANEL ONLY, MOVING TO THE EXTERNAL DEVICE ONLY, FINALLY MOVING TO BOTH THE BUILT-IN DISPLAY PANEL AND AN EXTER NAL VIDEO DEVICE.

The external video port allows you to connect an external monitor or LCD projector. In order to connect an external device follow these easy steps:

1 Align the connector with the port opening. 2 Push the connector into the port until it is seated. 3 Tighten the two hold-down screws, located on each end

of the connector.

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Figure 40. External Video Connection

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Chapter 4

Troubleshooting Your LifeBook

Troubleshooting

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

Identifying the Problem

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

1 Turn off your LifeBook notebook. 2 Make sure the AC adapter is plugged into your notebook and to an active AC power source. 3 Make sure that any card installed in the ExpressCard slot is seated properly. You can also remove the card from

the slot, thus eliminating it as a possible cause of failure.

4 Make sure that any devices connected to the external connectors are plugged in properly. You can also

disconnect such devices, thus eliminating them as possible causes of failure.

5 Turn on your notebook. Make sure it has been off at least 10 seconds before you turn it back on. 6 Go through the boot sequence. 7 If the problem has not been resolved, refer to the Troubleshooting Table, that follows, for more detailed

troubleshooting information.

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IF YOU KEEP NOTES ABOUT WHAT YOU HAVE TRIED, YOUR SUPPORT REPRESENTATIVE MAY BE

ABLE TO HELP YOU MORE QUICKLY BY GIVING ADDITIONAL SUGGESTIONS OVER THE PHONE.

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

representative:

Toll free: 1-800-8Fujitsu (1-800-838-5487) E-mail: 8fujitsu@us.fujitsu.com 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

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

DO NOT RETURN A FAILED LIFEBOOK NOTEBOOK TO FUJITSU UNTIL YOU HAVE RECEIVED A RETURN M

ATERIAL AUTHORIZATION (RMA) NUMBER FROM A SUPPORT REPRESENTATIVE.

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Specific Problems

Using the Troubleshooting Table

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

Troubleshooting Table

ProblemPage

Audio Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 83

Optical Drive Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 83

Hard Drive Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 84

Keyboard or Mouse Problems . . . . . . . . . page 84

Memory Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 85

Modem Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 85

ProblemPage

USB Device Problems . . . . . . . . . page 86

PC/ExpressCard Problems. . . . . . page 86

Power Failures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 87

Shutdown and Startup Problems . page 89

Video Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 90

Miscellaneous Problems. . . . . . . . page 92

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Problem Possible Cause Possible Solutions

Audio Problems

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

Optical Drive Problems

LifeBook notebook fails to recognize DVD/CDRW/CD-ROM’s.

The volume is turned too low.

The software volume control is set too low.

Headphones are plugged into your notebook.

Software driver is not configured correctly.

The speakers have been muted using the Volume icon in the system tray.

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

Adjust the volume control on your notebook and operating system. Use the [Fn+F9] key combination on your keyboard. Pressing [F9] repeatedly while holding [Fn] will increase the volume of your notebook.

Manually adjusting the volume (i.e., using the Volume button or keyboard "hot keys") should dynamically adjust the volume of the operating (see above). If that doesn’t work, adjust the sound volume control settings in your software or application.

Plugging in headphones disables the built-in speakers. Remove the headphones.

The Audio Driver may be installed or reinstalled by using the Drivers and Applications CD that came with your LifeBook. Refer to your application and operating system documentation for help.

Click on the Volume icon in the tool tray on the bottom right of the screen. (It looks like a speaker). If the Mute box is checked, click on it to uncheck it. Pressing the [F3] key while holding the [Fn] key will also toggle the audio on and off.

Open optical drive tray and re-install the disc properly.

Optical drive tray is not latched shut.

DVD Player software not installed properly.

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Push on the front of the optical drive tray until it latches. If that doesn’t work, pull out the modular drive latch to remove the device from the bay, then re-insert the drive until it latched; this ensures that the drive is properly seated.

Install DVD Player software. (See “Using the Optical Player Soft-

ware” on page 60 for more information.)

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Problem Possible Cause Possible Solutions

LifeBook notebook fails to recognize DVD/CDRW/CD-ROM’s.

(continued)

LifeBook notebook fails to auto-play DVD movie.

The drive access indicator on the Status Indicator Panel blinks at regular intervals with no disc in the tray or the drive is not installed.

Hard Drive Problems

You cannot access your hard drive.

Wrong drive designator was used for the disc in the application.

DVD/CD-RW/CD-ROM is dirty or defective.

DVD player software is not installed.

Country designator could not be set correctly.

The Windows AutPlay function is active and is checking to see if a disc is ready to run.

The wrong drive designator was used when a bootable disc was used to start the notebook.

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

Verify that the drive designator used by the application is the same as used by the operating system. When the OS is booted from a DVD/CD, drive designators are automatically adjusted.

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

Install DVD player software.

Select the DVD player software from the programs list and rightclick on the window. Select Properties and verify that the region selected is “USA, Canada.”

This is normal. However, you may disable this feature by going to Control Panel > AutoPlay.

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

Verify your password and security settings.

Keyboard or Mouse Problems

The built-in keyboard does not seem to work.

The notebook has gone into Standby mode.

NumLock key is set. Press the NumLock key to reset it.

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Push the Power/Suspend/Resume button.

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Problem Possible Cause Possible Solutions

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

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

Memory Problems

Your System Properties screen does not show the correct amount of installed memory.

Your external device is not properly installed.

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

Your operating system software is not setup with correct driver.

Your system has crashed.

Your memory upgrade module is not properly installed.

You have a memory failure.

Re-install your device. See “Device Ports” on page 74.

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

Try to restart your LifeBook notebook. If that fails, turn off the power using the power/suspend/resume button, wait at least 10 seconds, and then power on. If turning off power with the power/suspend/resume button fails, the button has likely been set to suspend or hibernate. In that case, disconnect the power cord, then remove and re-insert the battery.

Remove and re-install your memory upgrade module.

See “Memory Upgrade Module” on page 70.

Check for Power On Self Test (POST) messages. See “Power On Self Test Messages” on page 93.

Modem Problems

Messages about modem operation.

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

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See your application software documentation for additional information.

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Problem Possible Cause Possible Solutions

USB Device Problems

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

PC/ExpressCard Problems

A card inserted in the PCCard or ExpressCard slot does not work or is locking up the system.

The device is not properly installed.

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

Your device may not have the correct software driver active.

The card is not properly installed.

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

Your software may not have the correct software driver active.

Remove and re-install the device. See “Device Ports” on page 74.

Close the application and restart your notebook.

See your software documentation and activate the correct driver.

Remove and re-install the card. See “PC Cards/ExpressCards™”

on page 63.

Close the application and restart your notebook.

See your software documentation and activate the correct driver.

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

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

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See your PC Card or ExpressCard documentation to determine the required I/O address. Change the settings in Device Manager.

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

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Problem Possible Cause Possible Solutions

Power Failures

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

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

The primary battery is installed but is faulty.

The battery or batteries are low.

The power adapter (AC or auto/airline) is not plugged in properly.

The Power adapter (AC or auto/airline) is faulty.

The power adapter has no power from the AC outlet, airplane seat jack, or cigarette lighter.

Check the Status Indicator Panel to determine the presence and condition of the batteries. See “Status Indicator Panel” on page 22. Install a charged battery or a Power adapter.

Use the Status Indicator panel to verify the presence and condition of the batteries. See “Status Indicator Panel” on page 22. If a battery is indicating a short, remove that battery and operate from another power source or replace that battery.

Check the Status Indicator Panel to determine the presence and condition of the batteries. See “Status Indicator Panel” on page 22. Use a Power adapter to operate until a battery is charged or install a charged battery.

Verify that your adapter is connected correctly. See “Power

Sources” on page 37.

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

Move the AC cord to a different outlet, check for a line switch or tripped circuit breaker for the AC outlet. If you are using an auto/airline adapter in a car make sure the ignition switch is in the On or Accessories position.

Your LifeBook notebook turns off all by itself.

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

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Press any button on the keyboard, or move the mouse to restore operation. If that fails, push the Power/Suspend/Resume button. Check your power management settings, or close your applications and go to the Power Options Properties located in the Control Panel to adjust the timeout values to better suit your needs.

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Problem Possible Cause Possible Solutions

Your LifeBook notebook turns off all by itself. (continued)

Your LifeBook notebook will not work on battery alone.

You are operating on battery power and

Install a power adapter and then push the Power/Sus-

pend/Resume button. See “Power Sources” on page 37. ignored a low battery alarm until the battery is at the dead battery state and the system has gone into Dead Battery Suspend mode.

You have a battery failure.

Verify the condition of the batteries using the Status Indicator

panel, and replace or remove any batteries that are shorted. See

“Status Indicator Panel” on page 22.

Your power adapter has

Make sure the adapter is plugged in and the outlet has power. failed or lost power.

The installed battery is

Replace the battery with a charged one or install a power adapter. dead.

No batteriy is installed. Install a charged battery.

The batteries are improperly installed.

Your installed batteries are faulty.

Verify that the batteries are properly connected by re-installing

them.

Verify the condition of the batteries using the Status Indicator

panel and replace or remove any batteries that are shorted. See

“Status Indicator Panel” on page 22.

The batteries seem to discharge too quickly.

You are running an application that uses a lot of power due to frequent hard drive or optical drive access, or use of a modem, LAN PC card, Wireless LAN, or Bluetooth device.

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Use both the primary battery and an optional second battery

and/or use a power adapter for this application when at all

possible.

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Problem Possible Cause Possible Solutions

The batteries seem to discharge too quickly.

(continued)

The power savings features may be disabled.

The brightness is turned all the way up.

The batteries are very old.

The batteries have been exposed to high temperatures.

The batteries are too hot or too cold.

Shutdown and Startup Problems

The Suspend/Resume button does not work.

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

Suspend/Resume button is disabled.

There may be application software conflict.

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

Check the Power Options menu settings and adjust according to

your operating needs.

Turn down the brightness adjustment. The higher the brightness

the more power your display uses.

Replace the batteries.

Restore the notebook to normal operating temperature. Charging

icon on the Status Indicator panel will flash when battery is out-

side of operating range.

Enable the button by going to the Control Panel > Power Options

Properties and select the “Choose what the power button does”

option.

Close all applications and try the button again.

Set the operating source by pressing the [ESC] key while the

Fujitsu logo is on screen or use the [F2] key and enter the setup

utility and adjust the source settings from the Boot menu. See

“BIOS Setup Utility” on page 44.

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

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Make sure you have the right password. Enter the setup utility and

verify the Security settings and modify them as accordingly. See

“BIOS Setup Utility” on page 44.

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Problem Possible Cause Possible Solutions

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

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

Your system display won’t turn on when the system is turned on or has resumed.

Video Problems

The built-in display is blank when you turn on your LifeBook notebook.

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

BIOS setup changes were not saved when made and you exited the setup utility.

The BIOS CMOS holdup battery has failed.

You have installed the LifeBook/Security Application panel.

The notebook is set for an external monitor only.

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

See the Power On Self Test (POST) messages to determine the

meaning and severity of the problem. Not all messages are errors;

some are simply status indicators. See “Power On Self Test Mes-

sages” on page 93.

Make sure you select Save Changes And Exit when exiting the

BIOS setup utility.

Contact your support representative for repairs. This is not a user

serviceable part but has a normal life of 3 to 5 years.

Check the Status Indicator Panel for presence of the Security icon.

If it is visible, enter your password See “Status Indicator Panel” on

page 22.

Pressing [F10] while holding down the [Fn] key allows you to

change your selection of where to send your display video. Each

time you press the keys you will step to the next choice. The

choices, in order are: built-in display only, external monitor only,

both built-in display and external monitor.

Move the display and the brightness control until you have ade-

quate visibility. Pressing either the [F6] or [F7] keys while holding

down the [Fn] key also allows you to change the brightness level

of the display.

The built-in display is blank when you turn on your LifeBook notebook. (continued)

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

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Press a keyboard button or move the mouse to restore operation.

If that fails, push the Power/Suspend/Resume button. (The display

may be shut off by Standby mode, Auto Suspend or Video Time-

out)

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Problem Possible Cause Possible Solutions

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

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

Your display won’t turn on when the system is turned on or when it has resumed.

The Built-in Display does not close.

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

The notebook has gone into Video timeout, Standby mode, or Saveto-Disk mode because you have not used it for a period of time.

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

The system may be password-protected.

Foreign object (like a paper clip) is stuck between the display and keyboard.

Contact your support representative.

Press any button on the keyboard, or move the mouse to restore

operation. If that fails, push the Power/Suspend/Resume button.

Check your power management settings, or close your applica-

tions and go to the Power Savings menu of the setup utility to

adjust the timeout values to better suit your operation needs. See

“BIOS Setup Utility” on page 44.

Press any button on the keyboard, or move the mouse to restore

operation. If that fails, push the Power/Suspend/Resume button.

(The display may be shut off by Standby Mode, Auto Suspend or

Video Timeout)

Check the status indicator panel to verify that the Security icon is

blinking. If it is blinking, enter your password.

Remove all foreign objects from the keyboard.

The Built-in Display has bright or dark spots.

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

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

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This is normal; do nothing.

Display is faulty; contact your support representative.

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Problem Possible Cause Possible Solutions

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

The Display is dark when on battery power.

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

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

Miscellaneous Problems

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

You are running an application that does not support the system’s native pixel resolution and display compression is enabled.

The Power Management utility default is set on low brightness to conserve power.

Your external monitor is not properly installed.

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

Your external monitor is not compatible with your LifeBook notebook.

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

Display compression gives a clearer but smaller display for appli-

cations that do not support 8native pixel resolution. You can fill the

screen but have less resolution by changing display compression

settings, (See Video Features submenu located within the

Advanced menu of the BIOS. See “BIOS Setup Utility” on

page 44.

Press [Fn] + [F7] to increase brightness or double-click on the bat-

tery gauge and adjust Power Control under battery settings.

Reinstall your device. See “External Video Port” on page 79.

Check your device and operating system documentation and acti-

vate the proper driver.

See your monitor documentation and the External Monitor Sup-

port portions of the Specifications section. See “Specifications” on

page 114.

See your application manual and help displays screens for more

information. Not all messages are errors some may simply be sta-

tus.

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Power On Self Test Messages

The following is an alphabetic list of error-and-status messages that Phoenix BIOS and/or your operating system can generate and an explanation of each message. Error messages are marked with an *. If an error message is displayed that is not in this list, write it down and check your operating system documentation both on screen and in the manual. If you can find no reference to the message and its meaning is not clear, contact your support representative for assistance.

nnnn Memory Cache Passed

Where nnnn is the amount of system cache in kilobytes successfully tested by the Power On Self Test. (This can only appear if you have an SRAM PC Card installed.)

Floppy Disk drive A error or Floppy Disk drive B error

Drive A: or B: is present but fails the BIOS Power On Self Test diskette tests. Check to see that the drive is defined with the proper diskette type in the Setup Utility , See “BIOS Setup Utility” on page 58. and that the diskette drive is installed correctly. If the disk drive is properly defined and installed, avoid using it and contact your support representative.

*Extended Memory Failed at address line: xx

Extended memory not working or not configured properly. If you have an installed memory upgrade module, verify that the module is properly installed. If it is properly installed, you may want to check your Windows Setup to be sure it is not using unavailable memory until you can contact your support representative.

nnnn Extended RAM Passed

Where nnnn is the amount of memory in kilobytes successfully tested.

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*Failure Fixed Disk n (where x=1-4)

The fixed disk is not working or not configured properly . This may mean that the hard drive type identified in your setup utility does not agree with the type detected by the Power On Self T est. Run the setup utility to check for the hard drive type settings and correct them if necessary. If the settings are OK and the message appears when you restart the system, there may be a serious fault which might cause you to lose data if you continue. Contact your support representative.

*Incorrect Drive A type – run SETUP

Type of floppy drive A: not correctly identified in Setup. This means that the floppy disk drive type identified in your setup utility does not agree with the type detected by the Power On Self Test. Run the setup utility to correct the inconsistency.

*Incorrect Drive B type – run SETUP

Type of floppy drive B: not correctly identified in Setup. This means that the floppy disk drive type identified in your setup utility does not agree with the type detected by the Power On Self Test. Run the setup utility to correct the inconsistency.

*Invalid NVRAM Data

Problem with NVRAM access. In the unlikely case that you see this message you may have some display problems. You can continue operating but should contact your support representative for more information.

*Keyboard controller error

The keyboard controller test failed. You may have to replace your keyboard or keyboard controller but may be able to use an external keyboard until then. Contact your support representative.

*Keyboard error

Keyboard not working. Y o u may have to replace your keyboard or keyboard controller but may be able to use an external keyboard until then. Contact your support representative.

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*Stuck Key

BIOS discovered a stuck key and displays the scan code for the stuck key. You may have to replace your keyboard but may be able to use an external keyboard until then. Contact your support representative.

*Monitor type does not match CMOS – Run SETUP

Monitor type not correctly identified in Setup. This error probably means your BIOS is corrupted, run the setup utility and set all settings to the default conditions. If you still get this error, contact your support representative.

*Operating system not found

Operating system cannot be located on either drive A: or drive C: Enter the setup utility and see if both the fixed disk, and drive A: are properly identified and that the boot sequence is set correctly. Unless you have changed your installation greatly, the operating system should be on drive C:. If the setup utility is correctly set, your hard drive may be corrupted.

*Parity Check 1 nnnn

Parity error found in the system bus. BIOS attempts to locate the address and display it on the screen. If it cannot locate the address, it displays ????. This is a potentially data destroying failure. Contact your support representative.

*Parity Check 2 nnnn

Parity error found in the I/O bus. BIOS attempts to locate the address and display it on the screen. If it cannot locate the address, it displays ????. This is a potentially data-destroying failure. Contact your support representative.

*Press <F1> to resume, <F2> to SETUP

Displayed after any recoverable error message. Press the [F1] key to continue the boot process or the [F2] key to enter Setup and change any settings.

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Fujitsu LifeBook N6470 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Preface

About This Guide

Conventions Used in the Guide

Fujitsu Contact Information

Getting to Know Your LifeBook

Overview

Locating the Controls and Connectors

Top and Front Components

Left-Side Panel Components

Right-Side Panel Components

Back Panel Components

Bottom Components

Status Indicator Panel

Battery Charging Indicator

Hard Drive/Optical Drive Access Indicator

Keyboard

Using the Keyboard

Touchpad Pointing Device

Clicking

Double-Clicking

Dragging

Scrolling

Touchpad Control Adjustment

Volume Control

Controlling the Volume

LifeBook Application/Media Player Panel

Mode Button

Application Launch/Media Player Buttons

Configuring your Application Panel

Using the Media Player Buttons

Using the Visual Optimizer

Getting Started with Your LifeBook

Power Sources

Connecting the Power Adapters

Display Panel

Opening the Display Panel

Adjusting Display Panel Brightness

Using the Keyboard

Using the Power Options

Using the Windows Mobility Center

Closing the Display Panel

Starting Your LifeBook Notebook

Power On

Boot Sequence

Hard Disk Drive Passwords

BIOS Setup Utility

Booting the System

Starting Windows Vista the first time

Registering Windows Vista with Microsoft

Registering Your LifeBook notebook

Installing Click Me!

Fujitsu Driver Update Utility

Power Management

Power and Suspend/Resume Button

Sleep Mode

Hibernation (Save-to-Disk) Feature

Windows Power Management

Restarting the System

Power Off

User-Installable Features

Lithium ion Battery

Recharging the Batteries

Replacing the Battery

Optical Drive

Optical Drive Media

Loading Media

Removing Media

Emergency Optical Drive Tray Release

Playing Media on the Optical Drive

Using the Optical Player Software

Using the Drive on Battery Power

AutoPlay Notification Function

PC Cards/ExpressCards™

Installing PC Cards

Removing PC Cards

Installing ExpressCards