Fujitsu LifeBook P5020D, LifeBook P5020 User Manual

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Fujitsu and the Fujitsu logo are registered trademarks and LifeBook is a trademark of Fujitsu Limited.

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Warning

Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm.

Wash hands after handling.

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B5FH-9911-01EN-00

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

according to FCC Part 15

Responsible Party Name: Fujitsu PC Corporation

Address: 5200 Patrick Henry Drive

Santa Clara, CA 95054

Telephone: (408) 982-9500

Declares that product: Base Model Configurations:

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operations are subject to the following two conditions:

(1) This device must not be allowed to cause harmful interference, (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

LifeBook P5020 notebook LifeBook P5020D notebook

Complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

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LifeBook P5000 Notebook

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Fujitsu LifeBook P5000 Notebook

Table of Contents

PREFACE

Preface

About This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Fujitsu Contact Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR LIFEBOOK NOTEBOOK

Overview

Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Locating the Controls and Connectors

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

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

Right-Side Panel Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Bottom Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Status Indicator Panel

Power Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

DC-in Indicator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Battery Level Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Battery Charging Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

DVD/CD-RW Drive Access Indicator . . . . . . . . .12

Hard Drive or Removable

Media Drive Access Indicator. . . . . . . . . . . . .12

PC/CF Card Access Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Numeric Lock Indicator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Caps Lock Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Scroll Lock Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Keyboard

Using the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Numeric Keypad. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Windows Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Cursor Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Function Keys. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Touchpad Pointing Device

Clicking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Double-Clicking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Dragging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Scrolling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Touchpad Control Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Volume Control

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

Flexible Bay Devices

Removing and Installing Modular Devices . . . . .18

GETTING STARTED WITH YOUR LIFEBOOK NOTEBOOK

Power Sources

Connecting the Power Adapters . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Display Panel

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

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

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

Starting Your LifeBook Notebook

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

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

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

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

Registering Your LifeBook notebook. . . . . . . . . .26

Installing Click Me!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Power Management

Power/Suspend/Resume Button. . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Suspend Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Hibernation Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Display Timeout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Hard Disk Timeout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Windows Power Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Restarting the System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Power Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

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LifeBook P5000 Notebook

USER-INSTALLABLE FEATURES

Lithium ion Battery

Recharging the Batteries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Replacing the Battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

External Floppy Disk Drive

Loading a Disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Ejecting a Disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Preparing a Disk for Use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive

DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive Software . . . . . . . . 34

Loading Media. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

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

Using the DVD/CD-RW Drive Software. . . . . . . 35

Using DolbyTM Headphone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Using the DVD/CD-RW Drive on Battery. . . . . . 36

Auto Insert Notification Function . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

PC Cards

Installing PC Cards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Removing PC Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Compact Flash Cards

Installing CF Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Removing CF Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

WIRELESS LAN USER’S GUIDE

Before Using the Wireless LAN

For better communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Stopping transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Starting Transmission. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Connection using Windows XP

Flow of operations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Preparation for wireless LAN connection . . . . . . 53

Connection to the network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Connection using Windows 2000

Flow of operations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Preparation for wireless LAN connection . . . . . . 59

Connection to the network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Other settings

Setting of power-saving function . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

WLAN Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Wireless LAN Glossary

Glossary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

IP address information

Additional Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Memory Stick/Secure Digital Slot

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

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

Memory Upgrade Module

Accessing the Memory COmpartment . . . . . . . . 42

Removing a Memory Module. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Installing a Memory Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Checking the Memory Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Device Ports

Modem (RJ-11) Telephone Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Internal LAN (RJ-45) Jack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

IEEE 1394 Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

S-Video Out Port (TV Out) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Universal Serial Bus Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Headphone Jack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Microphone Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Mini-VGA Port. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Optical Digital Audio Connector. . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Specifications

Specification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

TROUBLESHOOTING

Troubleshooting

Identifying the Problem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Specific Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Troubleshooting Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Power On Self Test Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Emergency DVD Tray Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

Modem Result Codes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

Restoring Your Pre-installed Software

Drive Image Special Edition (DISE) . . . . . . . . . . . 86

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CARING FOR YOUR LIFEBOOK

Care and Maintenance

Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92

Floppy Disks and Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92

Media Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93

PC Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93

SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS

Specifications

Configuration Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97

Microprocessor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97

Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97

Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97

Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97

Mass Storage Device Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97

Device Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98

Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98

Power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98

Dimensions and Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98

Environmental Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98

Popular Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98

Pre-Installed Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99

Learning About Your Application Software. . . . .99

Windows XP Software Only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99

Windows 2000 Software Only . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99

Regulatory Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101

Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101

Table of Contents

GLOSSARY/INDEX

Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111

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LifeBook P5000 Notebook

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Preface

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LifeBook P5000 Notebook

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Preface

ABOUT THIS GUIDE

The LifeBook P5000/P5000D Series notebook from Fujitsu PC Corporation is a small but powerful computer. It is powered by an Ultra-low Voltage (ULV) Mobile Intel Pentium M processor, has a built-in wideaspect color display, and brings the functionality of desktop personal computers (PCs) to a portable environment.

This manual explains how to operate your LifeBook notebook’s hardware and built-in system software. Your notebook is compatible with the IBM® PC AT.

It comes with Microsoft Windows® 2000, Windows XP Home, or Window XP Pro pre-installed.

Conventions Used in the Guide

Keyboard keys and on-screen buttons appear in brackets. Example: [Fn], [F1], [ESC], and [CTRL].

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

DOS commands you enter appear in Courier type. Example: Shutdown the computer?

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

FUJITSU CONTACT INFORMATION

Service and Support

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

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

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Fax: (408) 764-2724

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E-mail: 8fujitsu@fujitsupc.com

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Web site: http://www.fujitsupc.com

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

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Product name

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Product configuration number

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Product serial number

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Purchase date

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Conditions under which the problem occurred

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Any error messages that have occurred

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Hardware configuration

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Type of device connected, if any

Fujitsu Online

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

You can also reach Fujitsu Service and Support online by clicking on the Fujitsu Service and Support Web site URL link, located in the Service and Support Software

folder of the Windows Start menu.

The caution icon highlights information that is important to the safe operation of your computer, or to the integrity of your files. Please read all caution information carefully.

The warning icon highlights information that can be hazardous to either you, your LifeBook T Series Tablet PC, or your files. Please read all warning information carefully.

You must have an active internet connection to use the online URL links.

WARRANTY

Your LifeBook notebook is backed by an International Limited Warranty. Check the service kit that came with your notebook for warranty terms and conditions.

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LifeBook P5000 Notebook – Section One

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Getting to Know Your LifeBook Notebook

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LifeBook P5000 Notebook – Section Two

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Getting to Know Your LifeBook

Figure 2-1 Fujitsu LifeBook P5000 notebook

Overview

This section describes the components of your Fujitsu LifeBook P5000 notebook. We strongly recommend that you read it before using your notebook – even if you are already familiar with notebook computers.

UNPACKING

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

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LifeBook P5000 notebook(Figure 2-1)

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

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Lithium ion battery

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Weight Saver

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Phone/Modem (RJ-11) telephone cable

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Mini-VGA cable (Figure 2-3)

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Mini S-Video Cable Adapter (Figure 2-4)

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Driver and Application Restore CD

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Getting Started Guide

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User’s Guide (this document)

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International Limited Warranty Brochure

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Certification of Authenticity with operating system manual.

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Premium Care registration card and envelope

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

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Modular DVD/CD-RW combo drive

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External Floppy Disk Drive

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Modular 2nd battery

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Additional battery

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DVD Application CD

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CD-RW Application CD

Once you have checked and confirmed that your LifeBook system is complete, read through the following pages to learn about all of your notebook’s components.

Figure 2-2 AC Adapter

Figure 2-3 Mini-VGA Cable Adapter

Figure 2-4 Mini S-Video Cable Adapter

Display Panel

Status Indicator Panel

Keyboard

Stereo Speakers

Suspend/Resume/ Power On Button

Wireless LAN On/Off Switch

Touchpad Pointing Device

Mini S-Video Jack

Microphone Jack

Headphone/Optical Digital Audio Jack

Air Vents

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LifeBook P5000 Notebook – Section Two

Figure 2-5 LifeBook notebook with display open

Locating the Controls and Connectors

TOP AND FRONT COMPONENTS

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

Display Panel

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

Wireless LAN On/Off Switch

Allows you to turn the optional Wireless LAN device on and off. Note that this switch is present on all models of the LifeBook P5000 notebook, but it is functional only on those with an optional Wireless LAN installed.

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 11 for more

information)

Suspend/Resume/Power On Button

The Suspend/Resume/Power On button allows you to suspend notebook activity without powering off, resume

your LifeBook notebook from suspend mode, and power on your notebook when it has been shut down from Windows. (See Power/Suspend/Resume Button on

page 27 for more information)

Stereo Speakers

The built-in dual box speakers allow for stereo sound.

Keyboard

A full-size keyboard with dedicated Windows keys. (See Keyboard on page 13 for more information)

Touchpad Pointing Device/Scroll Button

The Touchpad pointing device is a mouse-like cursor control with three buttons (left, right, and scroll button). (See Touchpad Pointing Device on page 15 for

more information)

Mini S-Video Out Jack

The S-video output jack is used to transmit a higher resolution video signal to a compatible TV or VCR. A mini S-Video cable adapter is included with your system.

(See S-Video Out Port (TV Out) on page 44 for more information)

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Microphone Jack

The microphone jack allows you to connect an external mono microphone. (See Microphone Jack on page 45 for

more information)

Headphone/Optical Digital Audio Jack

The headphone/optical digital audio jack allows you to connect headphones or to download digital audio onto a MiniDisc recorder’s SPDIF (Sony Philips Digital Interface) format. (See Optical Digital Audio Connector on

page 45 for more information)

Air Vents

The air vents allow for proper cooling of the system while it is operating.

Getting to Know Your LifeBook

LAN Port

Modem Port

Anti-theft

Air Vents

Lock Slot Mini-VGA Jack

IEEE 1394 Jack

Compact Flash Slot

Compact Flash Card Eject Button

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Figure 2-6 LifeBook notebook left-side panel

LEFT-SIDE PANEL COMPONENTS

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

LAN (RJ-45) Jack

The internal LAN (RJ-45) jack is used for an internal Fast Ethernet (10/100 Base-TX) connection.

(See Internal LAN (RJ-45) Jack on page 44 for more information)

Anti-theft Lock Slot

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

Mini-VGA Jack

The mini-VGA jack allows you to connect your LifeBook notebook to an external monitor with the mini-VGA cable adapter included with your system. (See Mini-VGA

Port on page 45 for more information)

Compact Flash Card Slot

Allows you to insert a compact flash (CF) card. (See Compact Flash Cards on page 38 for more information)

Modem (RJ-11) Telephone Port

The Modem (RJ-11) telephone jack is for attaching a telephone line to the internal multinational 56K modem. (See Modem (RJ-11) Telephone Jack on page 44

for more information)

The internal modem is not intended for use with Digital PBX systems. Do not connect the internal modem to a Digital PBX as it may cause serious damage to the internal modem or your entire 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.

The internal multinational 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 speed is 33600bps at upload.

For additional information about the multinational modem, refer to the Fujitsu web site at: www.fujitsupc.com/modems

Air Vents

The air vents allow for proper cooling of the system while it is operating.

IEEE 1394 Jack

The IEEE 1394 jack (also known as “Firewire”) is used to connect between your LifeBook and a peripheral such as a digital video camera.(See IEEE 1394 Port on page 44 for

more information)

Compact Flash Card Eject Button

Allows you to eject a compact flash card. (See Removing CF Cards on page 39 for more information)

PC Card Eject Button

PC Card Flexible Bay Slot

Memory Stick/ SD Card Slot

USB Ports DC Power Jack

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Figure 2-7 LifeBook notebook right-side panel

RIGHT-SIDE PANEL COMPONENTS

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

PC Card Eject Button

The PC Card eject button allows you to remove PC Cards from the PC Card slot. (See PC Cards on page 37

for more information)

Getting to Know Your LifeBook

PC Card Slots

The PC Card Slot allows you to install one Type II PC Card. (See PC Cards on page 37 for more information)

Flexible Bay

The Flexible Bay can accommodate either the standard DVD/CD-RW Drive or an optional modular bay battery. If neither device is installed, the weight saver should be installed. (See Flexible Bay Devices on page 18 for more

information)

Memory Stick/SD Card Slot

The Memory Stick/Secure Digital (SD) card slot allows you to install a flash memory card for data storage. This architecture allows you to transfer data between a variety of different digital devices. (See Installing Memory Stick/

SD Cards on page 42 for more information)

USB 2.0 Ports

The USB ports allow you to connect Universal Serial Bus

2.0 devices. (See Universal Serial Bus Ports on page 45 for

more information)

DC Power Jack

The DC power jack allows you to plug in the AC adapter or the optional Auto/Airline adapter to power your notebook and charge the internal Lithium ion battery.

Lithium ion Battery

Battery Release Latch

Flexible Bay

Release Latch

Main Unit and

Configuration Label

Battery Release Latch

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LifeBook P5000 Notebook – Section Two

Figure 2-8 LifeBook notebook bottom panel

BOTTOM COMPONENTS

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

Lithium ion Battery

The internal Lithium ion battery can be installed in the battery bay by aligning it with the slides and pushing it into place. The battery can be removed when swapping with a charged battery, or when the computer is to be stored for a long period of time. (See Lithium ion Battery

on page 31 for more information)

Battery Release Latches

Slide the battery releases to unlatch the battery.

Flexible Bay Release Latch

The Flexible Bay Release Latch releases the flexible bay device for removal. (See Removing and Installing

Modular Devices on page 18 for more information)

Main Unit and Configuration Label

The configuration label shows the model number and other information about your LifeBook notebook. In addition, the configuration portion of the label has the serial number and manufacturer information that you will need to give your support representative. It identifies the exact version of various components of your notebook.

Power

DC-In

Battery Identifier/

DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive

Hard Drive Access

PC/Compact

Numeric

Caps Lock

Scroll Lock

Access

Battery Charging Indicator

Lock

Battery Level

Flash Card Access

76%–100% Charging

76%–100%

51%–75%

26%–50%

11%–25%

Low Warning <11%

Critical Low or Dead Battery

Shorted Battery

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Figure 2-9 Status Indicator Panel

Status Indicator Panel

The Status Indicator displays symbols that correspond to a specific component of your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook. These symbols tell you how each of those components are operating. (Figure 2-9)

POWER INDICATOR

The Power indicator symbol states whether your system is operational. It has several different states, each of which tells you what mode your notebook is in at that time.

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Steady On: This means that there is power to your LifeBook notebook and that it is ready for use.

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Flashing: This means that your LifeBook notebook is in Suspend mode.

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Steady Off: This means that your system is either in Hibernation mode, or that your LifeBook notebook has been turned off.

If you are charging your battery, the Power indicator symbol will remain on even if your notebook is shut off. The Power indicator symbol will also remain on if you have either adapter connected.

primary Lithium ion battery, while Battery 2 refers to the Flexible Bay optional second battery). In addition, this symbol states how much charge is available within each installed battery. The symbol will only be displayed for a battery that is currently installed in your LifeBook notebook. (Figure 2-10)

Figure 2-10 Battery Level Indicator

DC-IN INDICATOR

The DC-In indicator states that your notebook is powered by an external source such as an AC adapter or Auto/Airline adapter.

BATTERY LEVEL INDICATORS

The Battery Level indicators state whether or not the primary Lithium ion battery and/or the optional second Lithium ion battery are installed (Battery 1 refers to the

A shorted battery is damaged and must be replaced.

If there is no battery activity and the power adapters are not connected, the Battery Level indicators will also be off.

(Figure 2-10)

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BATTERY CHARGING INDICATOR

Located to the left of the Battery Level indicator is a small arrow symbol. This symbol indicates that the battery is being charged by an external source. This indi-

cator will flash if the battery is too hot or cold to charge.

Batteries subjected to shocks, vibration or extreme temperatures can be permanently damaged.

DVD/CD-RW DRIVE

ACCESS INDICATOR

The DVD/CD-RW Access indicator tells you that the DVD/CD-RW combo drive is being accessed. If the Auto Insert Notification function is active, the indicator will flash periodically when your system is checking the DVD/CD-RW drive. If the Auto Insert Notification function is not active, the indicator will only flash when you access the DVD/CD-RW drive. The default setting is the Auto Insert Notification function active. (See Auto

Insert Notification Function on page 36 for more information)

HARD DRIVE OR REMOVABLE

MEDIA DRIVE ACCESS INDICATOR

The Hard Drive Access indicator states whether your internal hard drive is being accessed.

PC/COMPACT FLASH CARD ACCESS INDICATOR

The PC/Compact Flash Card Access indicator states whether or not your notebook is accessing a PC Card or a Compact Flash (CF) Card. The indicator will flash if your software tries to access a card, even if there is no card installed. (See PC Cards on page 37 for more infor-

mation)

NUMERIC LOCK INDICATOR

The Numeric Lock indicator states that the internal keyboard is set in ten-key numeric keypad mode.

CAPS LOCK INDICATOR

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

SCROLL LOCK INDICATOR

The Scroll Lock indicator states that your scroll lock is active.

Fn Key

Windows

Function Keys

Numeric Keypad

Cursor Keys

Windows Application Key

Start Key

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Figure 2-11 Keyboard

Keyboard

USING THE KEYBOARD

Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook has an integral 83-key keyboard. The keys perform all the standard functions of a 101-key keyboard, including the Windows keys and other special function keys. This section describes the following keys. (Figure 2-11)

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Numeric keypad: Your notebook allows certain keys to serve dual purposes, both as standard characters and as numeric and mathematical keys. The ability to toggle between the standard character and numerical keys is controlled through the [NumLk] key.

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

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

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

Turning off the NumLk feature is done the same way. Once this feature is activated 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. The keys in the numeric keypad are marked on the front edge of the key to indicate their secondary functions. (Figure 2-11)

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.)

(Figure 2-11)

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). (Figure 2-11)

NUMERIC KEYPAD

Certain keys on the keyboard perform dual functions as both standard character keys and numeric keypad keys. NumLk can be activated by pressing the [NumLk] keys.

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FUNCTION KEYS

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

(Figure 2-11)

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

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

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[Fn+F4]: Pressing [F4] while holding [Fn] will toggle the Quick Point feature on and off. Note that the [Fn+F4] combination only works if Manual Setting is selected in the BIOS. (See “Entering the BIOS Setup Utility” on page 25)

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

applicable if Compensation is disabled in the BIOS.

(See BIOS Setup Utility on page 25 for more information).

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

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

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[Fn+F8]: Pressing [F8] repeatedly while holding [Fn] will decrease the volume of your LifeBook notebook.**

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[Fn+F9]: Pressing [F9] repeatedly while holding [Fn] will increase the volume of your LifeBook notebook.**

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[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 combination of keys you will step to the next choice. The choices, in order, are: built-in display panel only, both built-in display panel and external monitor or external monitor only.

* There are eight brightness levels.

** There are 26 audio levels.

Cursor Control

Left Button

Right Button

Scroll Button

Cursor

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Figure 2-12 Touchpad pointing device

Touchpad Pointing Device

The Touchpad pointing device comes built into your LifeBook 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 a scrolling button. The cursor control works the same way a mouse does, and moves the cursor around the display. It only requires light pressure with the tip of your finger. 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 scrolling button allows you to navigate quickly through pages, without having to use the scroll bars. (Figure 2-16)

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. To 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 to perform the clicking operation by tapping lightly on the Touchpad once. (Figure 2-13)

DOUBLE-CLICKING

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

(Figure 2-14)

Figure 2-14 Double-clicking

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If the interval between clicks is too

long, the double-click will not be executed.

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Parameters for the Touchpad can be adjusted from the Mouse Properties dialog box located in the Windows Control Panel.

Figure 2-13 Clicking

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

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then release it. Dragging can also be done using the Touchpad. First, tap the Touchpad twice over the item you wish to move making sure to leave your finger on the pad after the final tap. Next, move the object to its new location by moving your finger across the Touchpad, and then release your finger. (Figure 2-15)

Figure 2-15 Dragging

SCROLLING

Using the Scrolling button allows you to navigate through a document quickly without using the window’s scroll bars. This is particularly useful when you are navigating through on-line pages. To use the Scrolling button, press the crescent shape at the top or bottom of the button to scroll up or down a page. When you have reached the desired section of the page, release the button. (Figure 2-16)

Figure 2-16 Scrolling

TOUCHPAD CONTROL ADJUSTMENT

If you need to change or adjust any of the touchpad control functions, you can customize them from the Mouse properties dialog box in the Control Panel. Click on Start, select Settings > Control Panel, then doubleclick Mouse.

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Volume Control

Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook has multiple volume

controls which interact with each other.

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 external volume control settings.

CONTROLLING THE VOLUME

The volume can be controlled in several different ways:

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

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Volume can be controlled with the [F8] and [F9] functions keys. Pressing [F8] repeatedly while holding

[Fn] will decrease the volume of your notebook. Pressing [F9] repeatedly while holding [Fn] will increase the volume of your notebook.

There are seventeen levels through which the function keys cycle.

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

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

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

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

Flexible Bay

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Flexible Bay Devices

Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook contains a Flexible Bay. The Flexible Bay can accommodate a modular DVD/ CD-RW combo drive, a modular Lithium ion battery, or a weight saver. (Figure 2-17)

Figure 2-17 Flexible Bay

The modular DVD/CD-RW combo drive allows you to access movies, software and audio DVD/CDs, as well as the ability to write to CDs.

The modular Lithium ion battery is a rechargeable battery that can be used to power your LifeBook notebook when an adapter is not connected.

The Weight Saver is used to fill the bay when no device is needed.

REMOVING AND INSTALLING MODULAR DEVICES

To remove and install modular devices in the Flexible Bay, you can perform either a cold-swapping or hotswapping of the device. Cold-swapping means swapping devices while your LifeBook notebook is powered off. Hot-swapping occurs when your system is powered on

with a charged main battery or AC Adapter.

You should never leave your Flexible Bay empty when the notebook is in operation. If left empty, dust or foreign matter may accumulate inside the notebook.

Cold-swapping

To cold-swap modular devices in your Flexible Bay follow these easy steps:

1. Close any open files.

2. Shut down your LifeBook notebook.

3. Turn the system over and slide the release latch (Figure 2-18). Pull out the Flexible Bay device from the slot.

Figure 2-18 Removing a device from the Flexible Bay

Be careful when aligning and seating devices in the bay. If the fit is incorrect, you may damage the bay or the device. If the device does not move easily in the bay, remove it, and check for dirt or foreign objects. It will require a firm push to latch the device in place.

Figure 2-19 Installing a device in the Flexible Bay

5. Slide the device you are installing into your notebook until it clicks into place. (Figure 2-19)

6. It is now safe to turn your notebook back on.

7. You can now access and use the device.

Your LifeBook notebook will automatically detect the new device and activate it within your system. The drive

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letters associated with the device will be created and listed under My Computer and Windows Explorer.

Hot-swapping

To hot-swap Flexible Bay devices while the system is powered on, follow these steps:

1. Prior to performing the hot-swap, make sure you have a charged main battery installed, or an AC Adapter is powering the system.

2. If your system is in Suspend mode, press the Suspend/Resume button to resume operation.

3. Click the Unplug or Eject Hardware icon (Windows 2000 Professional) or the Safely Remove Hardware icon (Windows XP) in the lower right-hand corner of the screen.

4. From the list that appears, click the device you want to remove.

5. Pull out the Flexible Bay eject lever. This will push your device out slightly, allowing you to remove the device.

6. Slide your device out until it is clear of the bay.

This will require light force.

Getting to Know Your LifeBook

7. Slide the device you are installing into your notebook until it clicks into place.

8. You can now access and use the device.

Your LifeBook notebook will automatically detect the new device and activate it within your system. The drive letters associated with the device will be created and listed under My Computer and Windows Explorer.

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Getting Started

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DC Power Jack

DC Output Cable

AC Adapter

AC Cable

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Figure 3-1 Connecting the AC Adapter

Power Sources

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

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.

(Figure 3-1)

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 Accessories position.

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.

The Lithium ion battery is not charged upon purchase. Initially, you will need to connect either the AC adapter or the Auto/Airline adapter to use your notebook.

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Figure 3-2 Opening the Display Panel

Display Panel

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

OPENING THE DISPLAY PANEL

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

(Figure 3-2)

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 two ways to adjust the brightness, by using the keyboard or the power management utility.

Using the Keyboard

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

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

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

Using the Power Management Utility (Windows 2000 only)

Adjusting the brightness using the Power Management changes the setting permanently.

1. Double-click the Battery icon in the lower right corner of your display. This will open the BatteryAid Properties dialog box.

2. Select the Power Control tab and adjust your LCD Backlighting to the desired level.

3. Click OK or Apply to permanently change the settings.

You may need to readjust the brightness level periodi-

cally depending on your operating environment.

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

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

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Starting Your LifeBook Notebook

POWER ON

Suspend/Resume/Power On button

The Suspend/Resume/Power On button is used to turn on your LifeBook notebook from its off state. Once you have connected your AC adapter or charged the internal

Lithium ion Battery, you can power on your notebook.

When you turn on your LifeBook notebook be sure you have a battery installed and charged, or that the AC or Auto/Airline adapter is connected and has power.

Figure 2-20 Pressing the power button

Press the Suspend/Resume/Power On button (Figure 2-20). When you are done working you can either leave your LifeBook notebook in Suspend mode, (See Suspend Mode on page 27 for more information), or you can turn it off. (See Power Off on page 28 for more

information)

Do not carry your LifeBook notebook around with the power on or subject it to shocks or vibration, as you risk damaging your notebook.

When turn on your LifeBook 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 LifeBook notebook will emit an audio warning and/ or an error message will be displayed. (See Power On Self Test Messages on page 84 for more information) 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 Test (POST), your notebook will load your operating system.

Never turn off your LifeBook notebook during the Power On Self Test (POST) or it will cause an error message to be displayed the next time you turn on your LifeBook notebook.

(See Power On Self Test Mes-

sages on page 84 for more information)

BOOT SEQUENCE

The procedure for starting-up your notebook is termed the Bootup sequence and involves your notebook’s BIOS. When your LifeBook 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 your operating system is loaded. 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.

The boot sequence is executed when:

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You turn on the power to your LifeBook notebook.

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

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The software initiates a system restart. Example: When you install a new application.

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You reset the system by pressing the three keys [CTRL+ALT+DEL].

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

The BIOS Setup Utility is a program that sets up the operating environment for your LifeBook 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 configures:

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Device control feature parameters, such as changing I/O addresses and boot devices.

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System Data Security feature parameters, such as passwords.

Entering the BIOS Setup Utility

To enter the BIOS Setup Utility do the following:

1. Turn on or restart your LifeBook notebook.

2. Press the [F2] key once the Fujitsu logo appears on the screen. This will open the main menu of the BIOS Setup Utility with the current settings displayed.

3. Press the [RIGHT ARROW] or [LEFT ARROW] key to scroll through the other setup menus to review or alter the current settings.

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BIOS Guide

A guide to your notebook’s BIOS is available online. Please visit our service and support Web site at www.fujitsupc.com. Once there, select Support, then select Notebooks under User’s Guides. Select LifeBook BIOS Guides from the pull-down menu for your LifeBook series. If you are unsure of your notebook’s BIOS number, refer to your packing slip.

BOOTING THE SYSTEM

We strongly recommend that you not attach any external devices and do not 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.

Designed to accommodate the needs of many users, in many different countries, Windows needs to be configured the first time you use them. Windows has three parts:

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Getting Started: You have the opportunity to enter custom information for your configuration file and setup your modem so that your LifeBook notebook will be prepared to dial out.

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Registration: Easy online registration for Windows with Microsoft, and for your LifeBook notebook with Fujitsu.

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Windows License Agreement and Final Settings: You have the opportunity to review the Windows License Agreement.

You may click Cancel at any time within this process to shut down Windows. You may restart this process at any time in the future, but you must complete it in order to use your computer.

Getting Started

Read the instructions on the screens carefully and fill in the information as directed. You will be asked for such items as the language you wish to use, the country in which you live, your first and last name, and about how you dial out from where you will be using your LifeBook notebook. For the modem settings, enter your current location information where you will be using your LifeBook notebook. If you are not connected to a phone line and plan to register at a later time, you may click the Skip button, and you will go directly to the condition of use page.

Once you have set up your LifeBook notebook to dial out, Windows will make a free telephone call to test the settings. If the call is unsuccessful, you will be returned to the phone settings page where you may try to fix them. If you are unable to fix the settings please contact

Fujitsu Service and Support. (See Fujitsu Contact Information on page 1 for more information). If you would

simply like to move on, and register at a later time, you may click the Skip button, and you will go directly to the Condition of Use page.

Windows Registration

If your connection is successful, you will go to a Registration Confirmation page. Enter the requested information, then check the box at the bottom to register your copy of Window s wit h Microsoft. Once you have finished, click the Next button to continue.

Final Settings

The first part of your final settings is the Windows End User License Agreement. Read the agreement carefully. When you finish reading you must accept or reject the

terms of the agreement and then click on the Next button.

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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.

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You cannot use your LifeBook 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.

REGISTERING YOUR LIFEBOOK NOTEBOOK

What are the benefits of registering?

You will receive an identification label for your LifeBook notebook, which, if your notebook is ever lost, may help in getting it returned to you. You will also receive technical support access and useful product mailings.

How do I register my LifeBook notebook?

You can register your LifeBook by going to our Web site:

www.fujitsupc.com/support

You will need to be set up with an Internet Service Provider (ISP) to use the last option.

INSTALLING CLICK ME!

The first time you boot up your system, you will see an icon called Click Me! on the desktop (Windows 2000) or in the Start folder (Windows XP). When you click the Click Me! icon, your system will automatically build the icon tray in the bottom right of the screen. These icons provide links to utilities that you will frequently access.

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Power Management

Your Fujitsu 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 notebook may be controlled from settings made in your operating system, pre-bundled power management application, or from settings made in BIOS setup utility.

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 Suspend 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/SUSPEND/RESUME BUTTON

When your LifeBook notebook is active, the Power/ Suspend/Resume button can be used to manually put your notebook into Suspend mode. Push the button when your notebook is active, but not actively accessing anything, and immediately release the button. You will hear two short beeps and your system will enter Suspend mode. (See figure 2-5 on page 6 for location)

If your LifeBook notebook is suspended, pushing the Power/Suspend/Resume button will return your notebook to active operation. You can tell whether or not your system is in Suspend mode by looking at the Power indicator. (See figure 2-5 on page 6) If the indicator is visible and not flashing, your notebook is fully operational. If the indicator is both visible and flashing, your notebook is in Suspend mode. If the indicator is not visible at all, the power is off or your notebook is in Hibernation mode.

SUSPEND MODE

Suspend or Standby mode in Windows saves the contents of your LifeBook notebook’s system memory 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. Your notebook can be put in Suspend mode by:

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

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Selecting Standby from the Windows Shut Down menu.

Getting Started

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Timing out from lack of activity.

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Allowing the battery to reach the Dead Battery Warning condition.

You can change the actions the computer takes when the lid is closed or buttons are pressed by clicking [Start] -> Control Panel. Double-click the Power Options icon and select the Advanced tab.

Your LifeBook notebook’s system memory typically stores the file(s) on which you are working, open application(s) information, and any other data required to support the operation(s) in progress. When you resume operation from Suspend mode, your notebook will return to the point where it left off. You must use the Power/Suspend/Resume button to resume operation, and there must be an adequate power source available, or

your notebook will not resume.

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If you are running your LifeBook notebook on battery power, be aware that the battery continues to discharge while your notebook is in Suspend mode, though not as fast as when fully operational.

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Disabling the Power/Suspend/Resume button prevents it from being used to put your LifeBook notebook in Suspend or Hibernation mode. The resume function of the button cannot be disabled.

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If your LifeBook notebook is actively accessing information when you enter the Suspend or Hibernation mode, changes to open files are not lost. The files are left open and memory is kept active during Suspend mode or the memory is transferred to the internal hard drive during Hibernation mode.

The Suspend or Hibernation 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 mode cannot return to the exact state prior to suspension, because all of the peripheral devices will be re-initialized when the system restarts.

HIBERNATION FEATURE

The Hibernation feature saves the contents of your LifeBook 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 is not enabled. To enable or disable the Hibernation feature follow these easy steps:

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1. From the Start menu, select Settings, and then select Control Panel.

2. From the Control Panel select Power Options.

3. Select the Hibernation tab. Select the box to enable or disable this feature.

Using the Hibernation Feature

1. From the Start menu, select Settings, and then select Control Panel.

2. From the Control Panel select Power Options.

3. Select the Advanced tab. Select Hibernate from the

pull down menu for Power buttons.

You can also enter Hibernate mode by clicking Start -> Shut Down..., then selecting Hibernate from the dropdown menu.

DISPLAY TIMEOUT

The Video Timeout is one of the power management parameters. This feature saves power by turning off the display if there is no keyboard or pointer activity for the user selected timeout period. Any keyboard or pointer activity will cause the display to restart automatically. This feature is independent of the Suspend/Resume button and can be enabled and disabled in Windows and BIOS setup utility.

HARD DISK TIMEOUT

The Hard Disk Timeout is another one of the power management parameters. This feature saves power by turning off the hard drive if there is no hard drive activity for the user selected timeout period. Any attempt to access the hard drive will cause it to restart automatically. This feature is independent of the Suspend/Resume button and can be enabled and disabled in Windows and BIOS setup utility.

3. Click OK to restart your notebook. Your notebook

will shut down and then reboot.

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.

POWER OFF

Before turning off the power, check that the Hard Drive, DVD, CD-ROM, CD-RW, PC Card and the Floppy Disk Drive Access indicators are all Off. (See figure 2-5 on page 6) If you turn off the power while accessing a disk or PC Card there is a risk of data loss. To ensure that your notebook shuts down without error, use the

Windows shut down procedure.

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 click Shut Down.

2. Select the Shut Down option from within the Windows Shut Down dialog box.

3. Click OK to shut down your notebook.

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

WINDOWS POWER MANAGEMENT

Power Management

The Power Management icon located in the Windows Control Panel allows you to configure some of the power management settings. For example, you can use the Power Management 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. The settings may also be changed in the BIOS.

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 click Shut Down.

2. Select the Restart option from within the Windows Shut Down dialog box.

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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 battery is durable and long lasting, but should not be exposed to extreme temperatures, high voltages, chemicals, or other hazards.

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

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When used at temperatures that exceeds a low of 5°C (41°F) or a high of 35°C (95°F). Extreme temperatures not only reduce charging efficiency, but can also cause battery deterioration. The Charging icon on the Status Indicator panel will flash when you try to charge a battery that is outside of operating temperature range.

(See Battery Charging Indicator on page 12 for more information)

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

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

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Actual battery life will vary based on screen brightness, applications, features, power management settings, battery condition and other customer preferences.DVD, CD-RW, CD-ROM, 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.

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Under federal, state, or local law it may be illegal to dispose of batteries by putting them in the trash. Take care of our environment by disposing of batteries properly. Check with your local government authority for information on 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)

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. To 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 shown inside the Battery Level icon 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.

The approximate charging times follows:

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Standard high-capacity battery: System off: 6.5 hours; system running: 17 hours

If you want to charge the battery more quickly, put your notebook into Suspend mode, or turn it off while the adapter is charging the battery. (See Power Management

on page 27 for more information on Suspend mode and

shutdown procedure)

Using heavy current devices such as 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 notebook will go into Suspend mode. There is no guarantee that your data will be saved once

the notebook reaches this point.

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Once the low battery notification message appears, you need to save all your active data and put your LifeBook notebook into Suspend 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.

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When you are in Suspend mode there must always be at least one power source active. If you turn off the power or remove all power sources while your LifeBook notebook is in Suspend mode, any data that has not been saved to the hard drive will be lost.

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Dead Battery Suspend mode shows on the Status indicator just like the normal Suspend mode. Once your notebook goes into Dead Battery Suspend mode you will be unable to resume operation until you provide a source of power either from an adapter, or a charged battery. 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 notebook while an adapter is charging the battery.

Shorted Batteries

The Status Indicator panel uses a symbol inside the battery outline of the Battery Level indicator to display the operating level available in that battery. (See figure 2- 10 on page 11) If this display shows a Shorted Battery, 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

With the purchase of an additional battery, you can have a fully charged spare to swap with one that is not charged.

Swapping Batteries when Additional Power Source is not Available

To swap batteries in your battery bay when you don’t have another power source available (such as an AC Adapter or charged modular battery), follow these easy steps: (Figure 2-21)

1. Have a charged battery ready to install.

2. Shut down your notebook.

3. Slide and hold the battery release latches to open the bay. (Figure 2-21)

5. Slide the new battery into the bay. (Figure 2-22)

6. Verify that the battery bay latches click into place.

Figure 2-22 Installing a battery

Swapping Batteries when another Power Source is available

To swap batteries in your battery bay when you have an additional power source (such as an AC Adapter or charged modular battery), follow these easy steps:

(Figure 2-21)

1. Save any open files and close any open applications.

2. Plug in an AC Adapter to ensure power is supplied to the system, or install a fully charged modular battery in the Flexible Bay.

3. Slide and hold the battery release latches to open the bay.

4. Remove the battery from the bay.

5. Slide the new battery into the bay.

6. Verify that the battery bay latches click into place.

If the Lithium ion battery connector is not fully seated, you may not be able to use your notebook or charge your battery.

Figure 2-21 Removing the Battery

4. Remove the battery from the bay.

Eject Button

Write Protected

Write Enabled

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Figure 4-1 Loading/Ejecting a 3.5” Floppy Disk

User Installable Features

External Floppy Disk Drive

Your LifeBook notebook may have an optional external floppy disk drive which can read and write information

on removable 1.44MB and 720KB floppy disks

Your LifeBook notebook is preconfigured to boot from a floppy drive. Reference the BIOS manual for further information on changing the default boot drive.

LOADING A DISK

To load a disk into your disk drive, follow these easy steps:

1. Orient the disk so that its label is facing upwards and the shutter side is pointing towards the drive.

(Figure 4-1)

2. Push the disk into the drive until the Eject button

pops out and you hear a click.

When there is no disk in the drive, the Eject button is flush with your notebook.

3. Remove the disk.

If you eject the disk while the Floppy Disk Drive Access indicator is active, there is a risk of damaging the data on the disk, the disk itself or even the disk drive.

PREPARING A DISK FOR USE

Before you can use a new disk, it needs to be prepared so your LifeBook notebook knows where to store information. This preparation is called formatting or initializing a disk. You will need to format new disks, unless they are preformatted. (Please refer to your operating

system manual for step-by-step instructions on formatting a disk)

To prevent accidental erasure of the data stored on a disk, slide the “write protect” tab until a small hole is exposed. This sets the disk into a protected state where nothing can be added or removed. If you want to add or remove data on a protected disk, slide the “write protect” tab to close the small hole. (Figure 4-2)

EJECTING A DISK

To eject a disk from the disk drive, follow these easy steps:

1. Check that the Floppy Disk Drive Access indicator is inactive.

2. Press the Eject button. This will push your disk partially out of the drive.

Figure 4-2 Floppy Disk Write Protect

Formatting a floppy disk that already contains data will erase all of the information on the disk.

Media Holder Tray

Media Eject Button

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Figure 4-3 DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive

DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive

Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook may contain a DVD/ CD-RW combo drive. A DVD player gives you access to movie, software, and audio DVD/CDs. A CD-RW player allows you to access software or audio CDs, and to write data onto recordable CDs.

DVD/CD-RW COMBO DRIVE SOFTWARE

With the DVD/CD-RW drive and DVD/CD-RW drive software you can play DVD movies on your notebook. The DVD/CD-RW includes controls which allow you to take full advantage of the features of a DVD movie, as well as standard features such as fast forward, fast reverse, pause, etc. With the CD-RW drive, you can read audio CDs, and write data onto a recordable CD-R or

CD-RW disc.

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Prior to using your DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive, you must install the DVD/CD-RW drive software. Refer to

the applicable readme file on the Applications CD-ROM for instructions on installing you DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive software.

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You should periodically check the Fujitsu Web site at www.fujitsupc.com for current updated drivers.

Do not operate your DVD/CD-RW 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.

Prolonged use of the DVD/CD-RW drive, such as watching a DVD movie, will substantially reduce your battery life.

LOADING A DVD, CD, CD-R, OR CD-RW (“MEDIA”)

To load a disc into your DVD/CD-RW drive, follow these steps (Figure 4-4):

1. Push and release the eject button on the front of the DVD/CD-RW 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.

There may be a protective sheet in the tray from when it was shipped; make sure it is removed before operating the drive, otherwise you may damage the drive.

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.

If you have disabled the Auto Insert 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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Figure 4-4 Loading/Removing Media

REMOVING MEDIA

1. Push and release the eject button on the front of the DVD/CD-RW 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.

USING THE DVD/CD-RW DRIVE SOFTWARE

Starting a DVD Movie

1. Insert the DVD movie into the DVD/CD-RW drive of your notebook. If the CD AutoRun feature activates, skip Step 2.

2a. Windows 2000 only: From the Start menu, select

Programs, then select InterVideo WINDVD and click InterVideo WINDVD or double-click on the InterVideo WINDVD icon on the desktop. This will launch the DVD movie.

2b. Windows XP only: 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.

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.

1. Right-click on the movie screen to open a dropdown menu for options.

User Installable Features

2. Select View, then Player for all the controls available. This will open the control panel into the bottom of the screen.

Using the DVD/CD-RW Drive Control Panel

The DVD/CD-RW Combo 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.

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 DVD/CD-RW Application

1. Click on the U located in the upper right corner of the title bar. This will open a DVD/CD-RW drive dialog box.

2. Click Yes to stop and exit the movie, or No to close the DVD/CD-RW drive dialog box and return to the movie.

USING DOLBY

HEADPHONE

The Dolby Headphone utility lets you enjoy multichannel sound sources, such as movies, with realistic surround sound using your conventional stereo headphones.

Dolby Headphone is a signal processing system that enables your stereo headphones to realistically portray the sound of a five-speaker playback system

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Media discs which do not have the Dolby Surround 5:1 symbol will not support Dolby Headphone.

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After making changes to the Dolby Headphone feature and clicking OK, wait at least ten seconds before making another change in order to allow the system to stabilize.

To use the Dolby Headphone feature, perform the following steps:

1. Double click the InterVideo WinDVD icon on your desktop.

2. On the toolbar that appears, click the Properties button (the fourth button from the left, with the image of a wrench).

3. On the Properties window, select the Dolby Headphone tab.

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4. To enable Dolby Headphone, check the Enable Dolby Headphone box. To change the type of surround sound, select one of the radio buttons listed under Room Filter Setting.

5. Click OK. The Dolby Headphone feature will now be enabled until you disable it by unchecking Enable Dolby Headphone.

USING THE DVD/CD-RW DRIVE ON BATTERY POWER

Since a DVD/CD-RW drive consumes a lot of power, your overall battery life will be shorter when operating the drive continuously (such as watching a DVD movie) than during standard operation. Many movies 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.

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Prolonged use of the DVD/CD-RW drive, such as when watching a DVD movie, will substantially reduce your notebook’s battery life.

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An additional fully-charged battery is highly 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.fujitsupc.com or call 1-877-372-3473.

discharged battery with an additional fully-charged battery.

6. If you removed the DVD/CD-ROM drive from the Flexible Bay in step 4, reinstall it now.

7. Resume your notebook by pressing the Suspend button again. This step is not required if you attached AC power without entering suspend mode.

8. Restart your DVD/CD-RW application and skip to the chapter of the movie you were last watching.

9. 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 DVD/CD-RW drive cannot be guaranteed.

AUTO INSERT NOTIFICATION FUNCTION

The Auto Insert Notification function allows your LifeBook notebook to automatically start a DVD/CD as soon as it is inserted in the DVD/CD-RW 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 prevent a CD from playing automatically as soon as it is inserted, refer to the related help file for your specific operating system.

To Watch a Movie on Battery Power:

1. Have an additional full-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 DVD/CD-RW application

If you do not stop the DVD/CD-RW drive quickly and the LifeBook notebook attempts to auto-suspend (critical battery low state) the notebook will shut down improperly. If this occurs, you will need to install a fresh power source (either a charged battery or AC Adapter).

4. Connect an AC Adapter to your system, or install a fully charged battery in the Flexible Bay (after removing any modular devices that may be present in the bay) prior to removing the main battery.

5. Manually place your notebook into suspend mode by depressing the Suspend button and replace the

Eject Button

PC Card Slot

PC Card

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Figure 4-5 Installing/Removing PC Cards

User Installable Features

PC Cards

Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook supports Type I and II PC Cards, which can perform a variety of functions.

Some available PC Cards:

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Fax/data modem cards

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Local area network (LAN) cards

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IDE solid-state disk cards

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SCSI cards

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Wireless LAN cards

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Other PC Cards that conform to PCMCIA 2.1 or CardBus standards

For further information, refer to the instructions supplied with your PC Card.

INSTALLING PC CARDS

PC Cards are installed in the PC Card slot. To install a

PC Card, follow these easy steps: (Figure 4-5)

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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 notebook.

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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, your LifeBook notebook, or both.

1. See your PC Card manual for specific instructions on the installation of your card. Some PC Cards may require your notebook to be Off while installing them.

2. Make sure there is no PC Card currently in the slot. If there is, see Removing PC Cards.

3. Insert your PC Card into the slot, with the product label facing up.

4. Push the card into the slot firmly until it is seated in the opening. You will hear a click and the Eject button will pop away from your notebook.

REMOVING PC CARDS

To remove a PC Card, follow these easy steps:

Windows has a shutdown procedure for PC Cards that must be followed before removing a card. (Please review your operating system manual for the correct procedure).

1. See your PC Card manual for specific instructions on removing your card. Some PC Cards may require your notebook to be in Suspend Mode or Off while

removing them.

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.

2. Push the Eject button in until it is flush with the notebook. This will push the PC 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.

Eject Button

CF Card Slot

CF Card

CF Slot Plug

CF Card

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Figure 4-6 Installing/Removing CF Cards

Compact Flash Cards

Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook supports Compact Flash (CF) cards, which can perform a variety of functions.

Some available CF Cards:

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Memor y cards

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Fax/data modem cards

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Local area network (LAN) cards

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Wireless LAN (802.11b) cards

For further information, refer to the instructions supplied with your PC Card.

INSTALLING CF CARDS

CF Cards are installed in the CF Card slot. To install a

CF Card, follow these steps: (Figure 4-6)

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Installing or removing a CF Card during your LifeBook notebook’s shutdown or bootup process may damage the card and/or your notebook.

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Do not insert a CF Card into a slot if there is water or any other substance on the card as you may permanently damage the card, your LifeBook notebook, or both.

1. See your CF Card manual for specific instructions on the installation of your card. Some CF Cards may require your notebook to be Off while installing them.

2. When you receive your LifeBook, there will be a protective plug installed in the slot. Whenever you don’t have a CF Card installed, be sure to replace the plug to prevent system contamination. To remove the plug, press the CF Card eject button. (Figure 4-7)

Figure 4-7 Removing CF Slot plug

3. When the CF Slot plug is ejected, remove it from the slot.

4. Insert your CF Card into the slot, with the product label facing up.

Figure 4-8 Installing a CF Card

5. Push the card into the slot firmly until it is seated in the opening. You will hear a click and the Eject button will pop away from your notebook.

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REMOVING CF CARDS

To remove a CF Card, follow these easy steps:

Windows has a shutdown procedure for CF Cards that must be followed before removing a card. (Please review your operating system manual for the correct procedure).

1. See your CF Card manual for specific instructions on removing your card. Some CF Cards may require your notebook to be in Suspend Mode or Off while

removing them.

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.

User Installable Features

2. Push the Eject button in until it is flush with the notebook. This will push the CF Card slightly out of the slot allowing you to remove the card.

Figure 4-9 Installing a CF Card

Note: A Memory Stick is used for illustration purposes.

Memory Stick/SD Card Eject Button

Memory Stick

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Figure 4-3. Installing a Memory Stick/SD Card

Memory Stick/ Secure Digital 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.

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SD Memory Card

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Memor y Stick Media

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Memor y Stick Select Media

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Memor y Stick Duo Media

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Memor y Stick PRO Media

• Some of the media in the above list may have more features than others.

• Memory Stick PRO’s high-speed data rate when using a parallel interface is not supported.

• An adapter is required for Memory Stick Duo.

• Copyright Protection Technology cannot be used.

• MultiMedia Cards (MMC) and Secure MMC are not supported.

consumption. Like the memory stick, it uses flash memory architecture.

Figure 4-4. Memory Stick and Secure Digital Card

INSTALLING MEMORY STICK/SD CARDS

Memory Sticks and SD Cards are installed in the Memory Stick/SD Card slot (Figure 4-3). To install a

Memory Stick or SD Card, follow these steps:

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Installing or removing a Memory Stick or SD Card during your LifeBook notebook’s shutdown or bootup process may damage the card and/or your LifeBook notebook.

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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 LifeBook notebook, or both.

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

1. See your Memory Stick or SD 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 card currently in the slot. If there is, see Removing a Memory Stick/SD Card.

3. Insert your PC Card into the slot with the product label facing up.

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

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REMOVING A MEMORY STICK/SD CARD

To remove a Memory Stick or SD Card, follow these easy

steps:

See your Memory Stick or SD Card manual for specific instructions on the removal of your card. Some cards may require your LifeBook notebook to be in Suspend Mode or Off while removing them.

Push the Memory Stick or SD Card in until it unlatches. It will then eject from the slot for removal.

Memory Stick/SD Card

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Memory Upgrade Module

Your LifeBook notebook can be upgraded to include up to 1 GB of in-slot high speed Double Data Rate (DDR) Synchronous Dynamic RAM (SDRAM). To increase your LifeBook notebook’s memory capacity, you may install a larger memory upgrade module.

If you have less than 1 GB pre-installed, and you would like to increase it, you will need to remove the installed module and replace it with the larger module. The memory upgrade must be a dual-in-line (DIMM) SDRAM module. To ensure 100% compatibility, purchase the memory module only from the Fujitsu web

store at www.fujitsupc.com.

The memory upgrade module can be severely damaged by electrostatic discharge (ESD). Be sure you are properly grounded when handling and installing the module.

ACCESSING THE MEMORY COMPARTMENT

To gain access to the memory compartment, follow these

steps:

4. Turn the system over and open the top cover all the way, so that it is lying flat on the work surface.

5. Pry the narrow spacer panel in back of the keyboard away from the system. There is a small gap directly behind the F9 key with which you can lift the panel (press the F9 key to access the gap). (Figure 4-6)

Figure 4-6. Lifting the spacer panel

6. Slide the keyboard backward slightly until it disengages and can be lifted freely. (Figure 4-7)

You must turn off power and remove any modem connection before installing the memory upgrade module.

1. Turn off power to your LifeBook notebook, and remove any power adapter (AC or auto/airline), battery pack, and modem connection.

2. Place your LifeBook notebook with the bottom facing up on a clean work surface.

3. Remove battery by using a Phillips screwdriver to remove the three screws from the holes in the battery compartment. (Figure 4-5)

Figure 4-5. Removing screws from battery compartment

Figure 4-7. Sliding the keyboard

Be very careful when pivoting the keyboard below. The keyboard is connected with fragile flat cables.

7. Carefully pull the disengaged keyboard towards the front of the system until it is lying on the display, exposing the memory compartment.

Figure 4-8. Folding the keyboard back

There is already a memory module preinstalled when you receive your system. In order to increase the memory, you must first remove the old memory chip.

Tabs

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REMOVING A MEMORY MODULE

1. Perform steps 1 through 7 of Accessing the Memory Compartment.

2. Pull the clips sideways away from each side of the memory upgrade module at the same time.

(Figure 4-9)

Figure 4-9. Removing a memory module

3. While holding the clips out, remove the module from the slot by lifting it up and pulling towards the back of your LifeBook notebook.

User Installable Features

Figure 4-11. Reinstalling the keyboard

2. Replace the spacer panel (Figure 4-12) and reinstall the three screws. Installation of the new memory module is now complete.

4. Store the memory upgrade module in a static guarded sleeve.

5. Install a new memory module as detailed in the procedure below.

6. Replace the keyboard by following the procedure detailed in Replacing the Keyboard, below.

INSTALLING A MEMORY MODULE

1. Align the connector edge of the memory upgrade module, chip side up, with the connector slot in the compartment. (Figure 4-10)

Figure 4-10. Installing a memory module

2 . Insert the memory upgrade module at a 45o angle

and press it firmly onto the connector.

3. Press the memory upgrade module down into the compartment until it locks underneath the retaining clip. You will hear a click when it is properly in place.

(Figure 4-10)

Figure 4-12. Replacing the spacer panel

The memory upgrade module is not something you routinely remove from your LifeBook notebook. Once it is installed, you should leave it in place unless you want to increase system memory capacity.

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] -> Settings -> Control Panel, then double-clicking the System icon. Select the General tab and check the amount of memory under “Computer:”.

There may be a variation between the actual memory size and what is displayed. This is due to the fact that your system uses a video graphics chip which dynamically allocates system memory to accelerate graphics performance. Up to 64 MB of memory is dynamically shared on an as-needed basis using Dynamic Video Memory Technology (DVMT).

Replacing the Keyboard

1. Carefully lay the keyboard back into its original position, and slide it towards the back of the unit until it is seated. Fit the tabs on the keyboard into the locating holes in the computer. (Figure 4-11)

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 55.

Mini S-Video

S-Video Cable

Adapter

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Device Ports

Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook comes equipped with multiple ports to which you can connect external devices including: disk drives, keyboards, modems, printers, etc.

MODEM (RJ-11) TELEPHONE JACK

The modem (RJ-11) telephone jack is used for an internal modem. To connect the telephone cable follow these easy steps: (See figure 2-7 on page 9 for location)

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.

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

1. Right click on the Speaker icon in your system tray.

2. Select Open Volume.

3. Select Option/Properties.

4. Under “Show the following volume controls”, click on Phone and click OK.

5. Uncheck the Mute box under Phone Balance.

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

your network administrator for information on your network configuration.) To connect the LAN cable follow these easy steps: (See figure 2-6 on page 8 for location)

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 cable into a LAN outlet.

IEEE 1394 PORT

The IEEE 1394 port (also known as “Firewire” or “iLink”) allows you to connect devices that are compliant with IEEE standard 1394. This port is effectively a very fast communications port. Some digital devices - such as digital cameras - use IEEE 1394 ports for fast transfer of digital files and data.

In order to connect an IEEE 1394 device, follow these steps: (See figure 2-7 on page 9 for location)

1. Align the connector with the port opening.

2. Push the connector into the port until it is seated.

S-VIDEO OUT PORT (TV OUT)

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 NTSC or PAL. In order to connect an S-Video device, follow these easy steps: (See figure 2-5 on page 6

for port location)

1. Attach the Mini S-Video Adapter you received with the system to the S-Video cable of the device to which you want to connect.

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

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The internal modem on all Fujitsu LifeBook notebooks are registered for use in the United States and Canada. The modem may be certified in other countries.

INTERNAL LAN (RJ-45) JACK

The internal LAN (RJ-45) jack is used for an internal Fast Ethernet (10/100 Base-T/Tx) connection. If your notebook has been configured with internal LAN capability you will need to configure your notebook to work with your particular network. (Please refer to

Figure 2-23 Attaching the adapter

2.Align the connector with the port opening. (Figure 2-

24)

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Figure 2-24 Connecting the cable

2. Push the connector into the port until it is seated.

When S-Video is connected, you can toggle the S-Video device on and off by pressing the [F11] key while holding down the [Fn] key.

UNIVERSAL SERIAL BUS PORTS

The Universal Serial Bus 2.0 ports allow you to connect USB devices such as external game pads, pointing devices, keyboards and/or speakers. USB 2.0 is much faster than USB 1.1 (Its 480Mbps transfer rate is 40 times faster than that of USB 1.1). USB 2.0 ports are backward-compatible to work with USB 1.1 devices.

In order to connect a USB device follow these easy steps:

(See figure 2-7 on page 9 for port location)

1. Align the connector with the port opening.

2. Push the connector into the port until it is seated.

HEADPHONE JACK

The headphone jack allows you to connect headphones or powered external speakers to your notebook. Your headphones or speakers must be equipped with a 1/8” (3.5 mm) stereo mini-plug. In order to connect headphones or speakers follow these easy steps: (See figure 2-7

on page 9 for location)

2. Push the connector into the port until it is seated.

(Figure 2-25)

Figure 2-25 Installing the Mini-VGA Cable

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 monitor only, finally moving to both the built-in display panel and an external monitor.

OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO CONNECTOR

The optical digital audio-out connector allows you to download digital audio to MiniDisc recorders. It uses SPDIF (Sony Philips Digital Interface) format. Use the following setting when using the digital audio-out

connector. (See figure 2-7 on page 9 for location)

1. Align the connector with the port opening.

2. Push the connector into the port until it is seated.

If you plug headphones into the headphone jack, the built-in stereo speakers will be disabled.

MICROPHONE JACK

The microphone jack allows you to connect an external mono 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 notebook. In order to connect a microphone follow these easy steps: (See

figure 2-5 on page 6 for location)

1. Align the connector with the port opening.

2. Push the connector into the port until it is seated.

MINI-VGA PORT

The mini-VGA port allows you to connect an external monitor. In order to connect an external monitor follow these easy steps:

1. Take the mini-VGA cable out of the accessory package that came with your system.

1. Align the connector with the port opening.

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When headphones or a SPDIF cable is installed, the speakers are disabled.

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Before using the SPDIF function, make sure that WinDVD software is installed on your system.

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Certain older CDs and DVDs will not work in conjunction with the SPDIF connector.

1. Connect the MiniDisc recorder or external speaker to the Optical Digital Audio-Out Connector.

2. Insert the disk you want to play in the DVD/CD-RW tray.

3. Click on Start --> Programs --> InterVideo WinDVD. (In Windows XP systems, you can go directly from Start to InterVideo WinDVD.)

4. When the WinDVD interface appears, click on the Properties icon in the bottom of the display (it looks like a wrench).

5. Click on the Audio tab and select Enable S/PDIF output.

6. Click [Apply].

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The frequency of the digital sound output from the SPDIF output connector is fixed to 48KHz. If a sampling rate convertor is not installed in your connecting digital electronic device (e.g., MD player), recording is not possible. Please see the user manuals for the electronic devices for further details.

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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.

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Please be careful, as there are several types of cables for connecting a digital electronic device (e.g., MD player) to the digital audio-out connector, depending on the connector type. The connector on your computer is an Optical Mini Plug (3.5mm diameter mini plug)

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Using the Integrated Wireless LAN*

*Optional device

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FCC REGULATORY INFORMATION

Please note the following regulatory information related to the optional wireless LAN device.

Regulatory Notes and Statements

Wireless LAN, Health and Authorization for use

Radio frequency electromagnetic energy is emitted from Wireless LAN devices. The energy levels of these emissions, however, are far much less than the electromagnetic energy emissions from wireless devices such as mobile phones. Wireless LAN devices are safe for use by consumers because they operate within the guidelines found in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations. The use of Wireless LAN devices may be restricted in some situations or environments, such as:

• On board an airplane, or

• In areas in which volatile gases are present, or

• In situations where the interference risk to other devices or services is perceived or identified as harmful.

In cases in which the policy regarding use of Wireless LAN devices in specific environments is not clear (e.g., airports, hospitals, chemical/oil/gas industrial plants, private buildings), obtain authorization to use these devices prior to operating the equipment.

Regulatory Information/Disclaimers

Installation and use of this Wireless LAN device must be in strict accordance with the instructions included in the user documentation provided with the product. Any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by the manufacturer may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. The Manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by unauthorized modification of this device, or the substitution or attachment of connecting cables and equipment other than those specified by the manufacturer. It is the responsibility of the user to correct any interference caused by such unauthorized modification, substitution or attachment. The Manufacturer and its authorized resellers or distributors will assume no liability for any damage or violation of government regulations arising from failure to comply with these guidelines.

Federal Communications Commission statement

This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause interference, and, (2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of this device.

FCC Interference Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy. If not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, it may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.

If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try and correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

1. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

2. Increase the distance between the equipment and the receiver.

3. Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from the one the receiver is connected to.

4. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

FCC Radio Frequency Exposure statement

This Wireless LAN radio device has been evaluated under FCC Bulletin OET 65C and found compliant with the requirements as set forth in CFR 47 Sections 2.1091,

2.1093, and 15.247 (b) (4) addressing RF Exposure from

radio frequency devices. The radiated output power of this Wireless LAN device is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. Nevertheless, this device shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized. When using this device, a certain separation distance between antenna and nearby persons must be maintained to ensure RF exposure compliance. In order to comply with RF exposure limits established in the ANSI C95.1 standards, the distance between the antennas and the user should not be less than 20 cm (8 inches).

Export restrictions

This product or software contains encryption code which may not be exported or transferred from the US or Canada without an approved US Department of Commerce export license. This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules., as well as ICES 003 B / NMB 003 B. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesirable operation. Modifications not expressly authorized by Fujitsu PC Corporation may invalidate the user's right to operate this equipment.

Figure 1. Ad Hoc Mode Network

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Before Using the Wireless LAN

The Integrated Wireless LAN is a standard device on LifeBook P5000 notebooks, and an option on LifeBook P5000D notebooks. This manual describes the basic operating procedures for the Wireless LAN (referred to as the “device” in this manual) and how to set up a wireless LAN network. Before using this device, read this manual carefully to ensure correct operation of the device. Keep this manual in a safe place for reference while using the device.

Types of Wireless LANs Covered by this Document

This document is applicable to systems containing one of the following two devices. Most of the procedures are identical. Sections that differ between the two devices have been noted in the text:

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Intel PROSet Wireless LAN

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Atheros Wireless LAN

To determine which device is present in your system, click [Start] -> [Settings (Windows 2000 only)] -> Control Panel. If there is an icon named “Intel PROSet”, you have the Intel device; if there is an icon named “Atheros Wireless Utility”, you have the Atheros device.

Characteristics of the Device

This device consists of a wireless LAN card that is attached inside the computer via a mini-PCI slot.

The main characteristics are as follows:

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It operates in the 2.4 GHz Industrial, Scientific, and Medical (ISM) RF band.

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It does not require the procurement of an FCC license to operate.

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It uses Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DS-SS), an RF modulation scheme that is resistant to noise.

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This device complies with Wi-Fi, and is able to communicate at the maximum transfer rate of 11 Mbps.

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The maximum communication range is approximately 80 feet (25 meters) inside a building. The range may be shorter depending upon the installation factors, such as walls and columns.

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Unauthorized access can be prevented with the use of an SSID and an encryption key (also known as a WEP key).

Wireless LAN Modes Using this Device

Ad Hoc Mode (See Figure 1)

“Ad Hoc Mode” refers to a type of wireless network that involves connecting multiple computers without the use of an Access Point. Network connectivity between computers can be established using only wireless LAN cards in a peer-to-peer fashion.

Ad Hoc networks are an easy and inexpensive method for establishing network connectivity between multiple computers.

In the Ad Hoc mode, you can use the function supported by Microsoft Network, such as File and Print Sharing to exchange files and share a printer or other peripheral devices.

To use the Ad Hoc Mode, you must set the same SSID and the same encryption key for all the computers that are connected. All connected computers can communicate with each other within the communication range.

Access Point (Infrastructure) Mode (See Figure 2)

If a number of computers are connected simultaneously in the Ad Hoc mode, the transfer rate may be reduced, communications may become unstable, or the network

Figure 2. Access Point (Infrastructure) Mode Network

Internet

ADSL modem, cable modem, or similar

Wired LAN

Wireless LAN

Access Point*

* An optional hub for a wired LAN may be required depending upon the type of access point used.

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connection could fail. This is because all wireless LAN cards are using the same radio frequency in the network.

To improve this situation, you can use a wireless LAN access point, which is sold separately. The wireless LAN network is in the “Access Point mode” when it uses an access point, and such a connection is called the “Access Point Network” or “Infrastructure Network”.

By using an access point, you can set and use a different communication channel for each network group. Each channel is given a different radio frequency, and it eliminates the collision of communications and provides a more stable communications environment.

How to Handle This Device

The Integrated Wireless LAN device is already installed in your mobile computer. Under normal circumstances, it should not be necessary for you to remove or re-install it. The LAN has been configured to support the operating system with which your system shipped.

FOR BETTER COMMUNICATIONS

This personal computer may not operate properly due to the operating environment. Strictly observe the following precautions when installing the main unit of the computer:

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Since this personal computer and equipment compliant with IEEE802.11a differ in operation frequency, it is not possible to communicate between both.

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The recommended wireless communications distance is within a line-of-sight radius of 25 meters. For reasons related to the characteristics of the wireless LAN, however, the actual communications distance depends on the structure of the building in which the wireless LAN function is to be used, the presence/absence of obstructions, the types of software to be used, installation status, radio-wave status, or other operating conditions. Decreases in communications speed or a communications failure may also occur.

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Distance the main unit of this personal computer is from other electric appliances. If the main unit of the person computer is installed near a powered-on electric appliance, the computer may not be able to communicate properly or trouble may occur in the electric appliance.

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If the computer is unable to communicate properly, change the channel to be used or the installation location. During the use of a microwave oven or other equipment generating strong high-frequency energy, in particular, the personal computer may be highly susceptible to the energy and unable to communicate properly.

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If a broadcasting station or wireless communications equipment is present nearby and this prevents the computer from communicating properly, moving the main unit of the computer is suggested. Radio interference may also occur if the intensity of ambient radio waves is too high.

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STOPPING TRANSMISSION

To use this product inside hospitals, clinics, or airplanes, or in other places where the use of electronic equipment is regulated, stop the transmission of radio waves from the wireless LAN beforehand.

Deactivation using the wireless switch

The transmission of radio waves from the wireless LAN can be stopped by setting the wireless switch to the Off position. Note that the Wireless LAN On/Off switch has no effect on non-Wireless LAN models.

(See Figure 3 for Wireless LAN switch location.)

Figure 3. Wireless LAN On/Off Switch

Deactivation using Windows

Intel PROSet Wireless LAN:

1. Click [Start] --> [(All) Programs] --> [Intel Network Adapters] --> [Intel(R) PROSet]. The Intel(R) PROSet window will be displayed.

2. Click the General tab.

3. Select [Off] for the wireless communications Switch Radio: function, and then click the [OK] button. Wireless communications on/off switching will be deactivated and the transmission of radio

waves from the wireless LAN will be stopped.

3. Click the [Enable Radio] box to clear it, then click the [OK] button. Wireless communications on/off switching will be deactivated and the transmission of radio waves from the wireless LAN will be

stoppe

To restart transmission, check the [Enable Radio] checkbox to select it., then click the [OK] button.

STARTING TRANSMISSION

To communicate using the wireless LAN function, set the computer to a status from which it can transmit, as follows:

Intel PROSet Wireless LAN:

1. Set the wireless switch to the On position.

2. Click [Start] --> [(All) Programs] --> [Intel Network Adapters] --> [Intel(R) PROSet]. The Intel(R) PROSet window will be displayed.

3. Click the [General] tab if it is not already selected.

4. Select [ON] for the Switch radio: function, then click [OK]. Wireless communications on/off switching will be activated and the transmission of radio waves will be restarted.

Atheros Wireless LAN:

1. Click the Wireless Network Connection icon in the system tray at the lower right of your screen.

2. Click [Enable Radio]. The radio will be turned on.

Access Point Mode: Transmission is enabled. Ad Hoc Mode: Restart your computer to enable the

radio.

To restart transmission, select [On] for the wireless communications Switch Radio: function, and then click the [OK] button.

Atheros Wireless LAN

1. Click [Start] --> [Settings (Windows 2000 only)]

-> [Control Panel] --> [Atheros Wireless Utility]. The Atheros Wireless Configuration Utility window will be displayed.

2. Click the Wireless Networks tab.

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FLOW OF OPERATIONS

The wireless LAN connection procedure contained in this section is outlined below.

1. Make sure the mobile computer is ready for the transmission of radio waves from the wireless LAN. For further details, see (See Starting Transmission on page 52 for more information).

2. Assign the parameters required for wireless LAN connection. (See Preparation for wireless LAN con- nection on page 53 for more information).

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Enter the network name (SSID) and other data.

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Enter the network key (the Wired Equivalent Privacy or WEP key used to encode 802.11b communications data).

3. Perform setting operations relating to network connection. (See Connection to the network on page 55

for more information)

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Specify TCP/IP as the protocol, and confirm the name of the work group and other settings.

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Enter the data required for file/printer sharing on the network. Perform this operation as required.

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For access point (or “infrastructure”) connection, enter data for the access point. Refer to the manual of the access point for further details.

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Verify that you are able to connect your computer to the network.

PREPARATION FOR WIRELESS LAN CONNECTION

This section explains the preparations required for the use of the wireless LAN.

Assigning parameters

Enter the network name (SSID), the network key, and other data required for wireless LAN connection. If there is the administrator of the network, contact the network administrator for data settings.

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To use access point (infrastructure) connection, refer to the access point manual for the access point-setting procedure.

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You do not need to set the channel when using access point (infrastructure) mode. Channel selection is controlled by the access point. In ad hoc networks, channel selection defaults to channel 11; however, channel selection can be manually changed if desired. This can be accomplished only when using the client utility.

If it is necessary to change the channel, change the setting of the access point. For the setting procedure, refer to the manual of the access point.

1. Make sure the Wireless LAN switch is switched on.

2. Click the [Start] button first and then [Control Panel].

3. If the Control Panel is in Category view, switch to Classic view by clicking “Switch to Classic View” under Control Panel the left frame. (If you are already in Classic view, “Switch to Category View” will be displayed instead.)

4. Double-click the Network Connections icon. A list of currently installed networks will be displayed.

5. Right-click [Wireless Network Connection] in the list, and then click [Properties] in the menu displayed. The [Wireless Network Connection Properties] window will be displayed.

6. Click the [Wireless Networks] tab.

7. Click [Refresh], then choose the correct SSID from the [Available Networks] window. Click [Configure] and proceed to step 7. If the SSID of your access point does not appear in the list, click [Add]. The [Wireless Network Properties] window will be displayed.

8. Select the Association tab if it is not already selected.

9. Enter the information required for connection to the wireless LAN.

a. Enter the network name (SSID). (i.e., Enter the

name of the desired network in less than 33 ASCII characters).

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For ad hoc connection: Assign the same network name to all the personal computers to be connected.

For access point (infrastructure) connection:

Assign the appropriate SSID. The SSID must be identical to the SSID of the access point. Refer to the access point manual, or contact your network administrator.

b. For ad hoc connection, check the following field.

For access point (infrastructure) connection, clear the check mark for the following field:

[This is a computer-to-computer (ad hoc) net-

work; wireless access points are not used.]

10. Enter the WEP key for encoding communications

data.

It is strongly recommended that you enter the network key for encoding communications data. If the network key is not entered, since the network can be accessed from all personal computers containing the wireless LAN function, there is the danger of your data being stolen or damaged by other users.

a. Check the [Data encryption (WEP enabled)]

check box

For ad hoc connection: Clear the check mark

from the [Network Authentication (Shared

mode)] check box.

For access point (infrastructure) connection: If

the access point to be accessed has acquired

shared-key authentication, check the [Network

Authentication (Shared mode)] check box.

For open-system authentication, clear the check

mark. For access point setting, refer to the man-

ual of the access point.

b. Clear the check mark from the [The key is

provided for me automatically] check box.

this case are as follows: 0- 9, A - Z, a - f For ad hoc connection: Assign the same network key to all the personal computers to be connected.

For access point (infrastructure) connection:

Assign the identical network key that is programmed into the access point. For this setting, refer to the access point manual or contact your network administrator.

d. Confirm the Network key by re-entering the

same data in the [Confirm network key:] field.

e. Make sure that [Key index (advanced)] is set to

“1”. (Any value from “1” to “4” can be assigned to [Key index (advanced)]. “1” is usually assigned, however).

11. Click the [Authentication] tab and then verify the settings of [Enable network access control using IEEE 802.11x].

For internal use at an organization such as a company, when access by wireless LAN clients is to be limited using IEEE 802.11x authentication, check the [Enable network access control using IEEE

802.11x] check box.

For home use, clear the check mark from [Enable network access control using IEEE 802.11x].

For the setting method relating to IEEE 802.11x authentication, refer to the manual of the access point which you are using.

12. After completion of setting operations, click the [OK] button. Processing will return to the [Wireless Network Connection Properties] window.

13. Verify that the network name entered in step 7 above is added in [Preferred Networks], and then

click the [OK] button.

In [Preferred Networks], register only the desired connection settings.

c. Enter data in [Network Key]. Depending on the

number of entered characters or digits, whether the key is an ASCII character code or a hexadecimal code will be identified automatically.

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Use five or thirteen characters to enter the key in the ASCII character code format. The characters that can be used as the “network key” are as follows: 0 - 9, A - Z, _ (underscore), or,

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Use 10 or 26 characters to enter the key in the hexadecimal character code format. The characters that can be used as the “network key” in

14. Close the [Wireless Network] window.

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CONNECTION TO THE NETWORK

This section explains connection to the network.

If there is an administrator of the network, contact the network administrator for data settings.

Setting the network

Perform the “Setting TCP/IP” and “Confirming the computer and work group names” operations required for network connection.

Setting TCP/IP

To change the setting of the IP address, you need to be logged in from Windows as an administrator.

1. Click the [Start] button first and then [Control Panel].

2. If the Control Panel is in Category view, switch to Classic view by clicking “Switch to Classic View” under Control Panel the left frame. (If you are already in Classic view, “Switch to Category View” will be displayed.)

3. Double-click [Network Connections]. A list of currently installed networks will be displayed.

4. Right-click [Wireless Network Connection] in the list, and then click [Properties] in the menu displayed. The [Wireless Network Connection Properties] window will be displayed.

Following this operation, confirm the names of the computer and the workgroup as follows.

Confirming the computer and work group names

To modify the computer name and/or the work group name, you need to be logged in from Windows as an administrator.

1. Click the [Start] button, then [Control Panel].

3. Double-click the [System] icon. The [System Properties] window will be displayed.

4. Click the [Computer Name] tab.

5. Confirm the settings of [Full computer name:] and [Workgroup:].

a. The setting of [Full computer name:] denotes the

name for identifying the computer. Any name

can be assigned for each personal computer.

To change the name, click [Change] and then proceed in accordance with the instruction messages displayed on the screen.

5. Click the [General] tab if it is not already selected.

6. Click [Internet Protocol (TCP/IP] and then click [Properties]. The [Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties] window will be displayed.

7. Set the IP address as follows:

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For ad hoc connection: Select [Use the following IP address:] and then enter data for [IP address] and [Subnet mask]. See page 71 for IP address setting.

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For access point (infrastructure) connection: If your network uses DHCP, select [Obtain an IP address automatically] and [Obtain DNS server address automatically]. If your network uses static IP addresses, consult with your network administrator for the correct IP address settings.

8. Click the [OK] button. Processing will return to the [Wireless Network Connection Properties] window.

9. Click the [OK] button.

10. Close the [Network Connection] window.

Enter the desired name in less than 15 ASCII character code format. Identifiability can be enhanced by entering the model number, the user name, and other factors.

b. [Workgroup name] is the group name of the

network. Enter the desired name in less than 15 ASCII character code format.

For ad hoc connection: Assign the same network name to all personal computers existing on the network.

For access point (infrastructure) connection:

Assign the name of the work group to be accessed.

6. Click the [OK] button. If a message is displayed that requests you to restart the personal computer, click [Yes] to restart the computer.

Setting the sharing function

Set the sharing function to make file and/or printer sharing with other network-connected personal computers valid.

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This operation is not required unless the sharing function is to be used.

The folder and printer for which the sharing function has been set will be usable from any personal computer present on the network.

To share a file and/or the connected printer, you need to be logged in as an administrator.

Setting the Microsoft network-sharing service

1. Click the [Start] button first and then [Control Panel].

2. If the Control Panel is in Category view, switch to

Classic view by clicking “Switch to Classic View” under Control Panel the left frame. (If you are already in Classic view, “Switch to Category View” will be displayed.)

3. Double-click [Network Connections]. A list of cur-

rently installed networks will be displayed.

4. Right-click [Wireless Network Connection] in the

list, and then click [Properties] in the menu displayed. The [Wireless Network Connection Properties] window will be displayed.

5. If [File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Net-

works] is displayed, proceed to step 6. If [File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks] is not displayed, skip to step 7.

6. Make sure that the [File and Printer Sharing for

Microsoft Networks] check box is checked, and then click the [OK] button. Skip to “Setting filesharing function”.

7. Click [Install]. The [Select Network Component

Type] window will be displayed.

8. Click [Service], then click the [Add] button. The

[Select Network Service] window will be displayed.

9. Click [File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Net-

works] and then click the [OK] button. Processing will return to the [Wireless Network Connection Properties] window, and [File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks] will be added to the list.

10. Click the [Close] button.

Setting the file-sharing function

The procedure for setting the file-sharing function follows, with the “work” folder in drive C: as an example.

1. Click the [Start] button first and then [My Com-

puter].

2. Double-click [Local disk (C:)].

3. Right-click the “work” folder (or whichever folder you want to share), and then click [Sharing and Security...] in the menu displayed. The [Folder

Name Properties] window will be displayed.

Setting the file-sharing function for the file which has been used to execute Network Setup Wizard is suggested on the screen. For the wireless LAN, however, since security is guaranteed by entry of the network name (SSID) and the network key, the steps to be taken to set the filesharing function easily without using Network Setup Wizard are given below.

4. Click [Sharing] if it isn’t already selected.

5. Click the link stating “If you understand the security risks, but want to share files without running the wizard, click here”.

6. Click “Just enable file sharing” and click [OK].

7. Check the [Share this folder on the network] check

box.

To specify the corresponding folder as a read-only folder, select the [Read only] checkbox under the General tab.

8. Click the [OK] button. The folder will be set as a sharable folder, and the display of the icon for the “work.” folder will change.

Setting the printer-sharing function

1. Click the [Start] button first and then [Printers and FAX]. A list of connected printers will be displayed.

2. Right-click the printer for which the sharing function is to be set, and then click [Sharing] in the menu displayed. The property window correspond-

ing to the selected printer will be displayed.

Setting the printer-sharing function when Network Setup Wizard has been executed is suggested on the screen. For the wireless LAN, however, since security is guaranteed by entry of the network name (SSID) and the network key, the steps to be taken to set the printer-sharing function without using Network Setup Wizard are laid down below.

3. Click the [Sharing] tab.

4. Click [Share this printer].

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5. Enter the sharing printer name in [Share name].

6. Click the [OK] button.

Confirming connection

After you have finished the network setup operations, access the folder whose sharing has been set for other personal computers. Also, confirm the status of the radio waves in case of trouble such as a network connection failure.

In the case of access point (infrastructure) connection, enter the necessary data for the access point before confirming connection. Refer to the manual of the access point for the access point setup procedure.

Connecting your personal computer to another personal computer

1. Click [Start] first and then [My Computer]. The [My Computer] window will be displayed in the left frame.

2. Click [My Network Places] in the “Other Places” list. The window [My Network Places] will be displayed.

3. Click [View workgroup computers] under Network Tasks in the left frame.

4. Double-click the personal computer to which your personal computer is to be connected. The folder that was specified in “Setting the file-sharing function” on page 56 will be displayed.

5. Double-click the folder to be accessed.

Confirming the status of the radio

Intel PROSet Wireless LAN:

1. Click [Start] -> [All Programs] -> [Intel Network Adapters] -> [Intel(R) PROSet]. The [Intel(R) PROSet] window will be displayed.

2. Click the [General] tab and confirm radio status in the window displayed. The current connection status will be displayed.

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Signal Quality

The quality of the signals is displayed on a graph.

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Network name (SSID)

The connected network name (SSID) is displayed.

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Profile name

“<No profile>” is displayed.

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Mode

If access point (infrastructure) connection is in use, “Infrastructure (AP)” will be displayed. If ad

hoc connection is in use, “Ad hoc (Peer-to-peer)” will be displayed.

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Security

The setting status of WEP is displayed.

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Speed

The communications speed is displayed.

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Band (Frequency)

The current operating frequency band is displayed. When communication is possible, “802.11b (2.4 GHz)” is displayed.

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Channel

The channel number currently being used for the communications is displayed.

If connection cannot be made to the network or if you want to check for normal connection, see “Troubleshooting” on page 66.

Atheros Wireless LAN:

1. Right-click the Atheros icon in the lower right corner of the screen.

2. Click [Open Client Utility]. The Atheros Wireless Configuration Utility window opens.

3. Contained within the Current Status tab and Advanced Current Status, you will find the current operating status of the radio. (When the radio is turned off or the computer is not yet connected, some of the conditions will not be displayed.)

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Profile Name

The current configuration profile is displayed.

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Network Type - Configured Network Type

[Access Point] or [AdHoc] will be displayed.

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Current Mode

Indicates the frequency and data rate currently used by the radio.

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Current Channel

The channel number currently used by the radio.

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Link Status

Displays the current connected state of the WLAN module.

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Encryption Type

Displays the encryption type currently used by the radio.

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IP Address

Displays the current TCP/IP address assigned to the WLAN adapter.

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Country

The country with the country code for which the radio is configured.

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Tran s m i t Po wer L e v e l

Displays the current transmit power level of the radio.

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Network Name (SSID)

Displays the Network Name (SSID) currently used by the radio.

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Power Save Mode

Displays the configured Power Save Mode currently used by the radio. [Off ], [Normal], or [Maximum] will be displayed.

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BSSID

Displays the Basic Service Set Identifier. This is typically the MAC address of the Access Point or in the case of AdHoc networks, is a randomly generated MAC address.

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Frequency

Displays the center frequency currently being used by the radio.

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Tran s m i t Ra t e

Displays the current data rate used by the radio to transmit data.

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Receive Rate

Displays the current data rate used by the radio to receive data.

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FLOW OF OPERATIONS

The wireless LAN connection procedure is outlined below.

1. Make sure that the personal computer is ready for the transmission of radio waves from the wireless LAN. For further details, see “Starting the transmission” on page 52.

2. Assign the parameters required for wireless LAN connection. For further details, see “Preparation for wireless LAN connection” on page 53.

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Enter the network name (SSID) and other data.

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Enter the network key (the key to be used to encode communications data).

3. Perform setting operations relating to network connection. For further details, see “Connection to the network” on page 55.

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Specify TCP/IP as the protocol, and confirm the name of the work group and other settings.

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Enter the data required for file/printer sharing on the network. Perform this operation as required.

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For access point (infrastructure) connection, enter data for the access point. Refer to the manual of the access point for further details.

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Verify that you have been able to connect your computer to the network.

PREPARATION FOR WIRELESS LAN CONNECTION

This section explains the preparation (parameter assignment) required for the use of the wireless LAN.

Assigning parameters

Enter the network name (SSID), the network key, and other data required for wireless LAN connection. If there is the administrator of the network, contact the network administrator for data settings.

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To use access point (infrastructure) connection, refer to the access point manual for the access point-setting procedure.

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If it is necessary to change the channel, change the setting of the access point. For the setting procedure, refer to the manual of the access point.

Intel PROSet Wireless LAN:

1. Click [Start] -> [Programs] -> [Intel Network Adapters] -> [Intel(R) PROSet]. The [Intel(R) PROSet] window will be displayed.

2. Click the [Networks] tab.

3. Click the [Add] button. The [Profile Wizard] window will be displayed.

4. Enter the information required for connection to the wireless LAN:

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Enter data in [Profile name]

Enter the name of the system file for saving the parameter information that you are going to enter. Enter the desired character string consisting of less than 41 ASCII characters. Also, multiple [Profile] items can be created covering both ad hoc connection and access point (infrastructure) connection. When there are multiple wireless LANs to which your persona computer is to be connected, each LAN can be accessed by selective use of the profiles.

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Enter the network name (SSID)

Enter the appropriate network name according to the “Operating mode” to be used. Enter the desired network name in less than 33 ASCII characters.

Access Point (Infrastructure) connection:

Select [Infrastructure - Connect to an access point] under “Operating mode”, and assign the appropriate data according to the ID code of the access point to be accessed. For access point setting, refer to the manual of the access point.

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Ad hoc connection:

Select [Ad hoc - Connect directly to other computers] under “Operating mode”, and assign the same network name to all the personal

computers to be connected.

It is not necessary to enter data in the [Mandatory AP] link.

5. Click the [Next] button.

6. Set security as follows:

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Select [Network Authentication]

This parameter is dependent on the WEP configuration of the access point and must be identical to the setting on the Access Point. Please consult your network administrator for proper configuration of this parameter. [Open]: Select [Open] if you want open-system authentication or open-key authentication. [Shared]: Select [Shared] if you want shared-key

authentication.

Network authentication cannot be selected for ad hoc connection.

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Select [Data encryption (WEP)]

Specify the method of encoding communications data.

“None”

Encoding is not assigned.

“64-bit”

Specify the network key in a 64-bit format. Use either [Use pass phrase...] or [Use WEP Keys...] to enter the network key.

“128-bit”

Specify the network key in a 128-bit format. Use either [Use pass phrase...] or [Use WEP Keys...] to enter the network key. If [Use pass phrase...] has been selected above, enter an ASCII character string consisting of five or thirteen characters. The characters that can be used for [Path phrase] are as follows: 0 - 9, A - Z, a - z

If [Use WEP Keys...] has been selected, enter a hexadecimal number consisting of 10 or 26 characters. The characters that can be used for [Key] are as follows: 0 - 9, A - F

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Select [Key index].

For access point (infrastructure) connection:

Any number from “1” to “4” can be assigned to

[Key index]. “1” is usually assigned.

For ad hoc connection:

[Key index] cannot be selected.

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For access point (infrastructure) connection: WEP key entered here must be identical to the WEP key of all wireless LAN devices in the network in order for communication to take place. Please note: The WEP key generated by passphrases vary from manufacturer to manufacturer. It is recommended that entry of the WEP key be accomplished using the hexadecimal method of entry.

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Be careful since the index number has the following relationship with respect to this personal computer:

If the index number of the key is from 0 to 3, the index number corresponding to this personal computer is “0”.

If the index number of the key is from 1 to 4, the index number corresponding to this personal computer is “1”.

7. Click the [Finish] button. [Profile Wizard] will be terminated and the created profile added to [Profile List] of the [Networks] tab

8. Select the created profile from [Profile List] and then click the [Connect] button. If other wireless LANs are present nearby or in the same floor of the building. it is suggested that the value of the channel be spaced by 5.

For access point (infrastructure) connection, setup is not required.

Atheros Wireless LAN:

1. Right-click the Atheros Wireless Utility icon in the system tray in the lower right corner of your screen.

2. Click [Open Client Utility]. The [Atheros Wireless Configuration Utility] window will be displayed.

3. Select the [Profile Management] tab.

4. Click the [New] button. The Profile Management

window will appear.

5. Enter the following information required to establish connection to the wireless LAN:

Profile Name

Enter a name for this configuration profile

Network names

Enter the appropriate SSID(s) of the wireless net-

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works to which this device will connect. You have the option of entering up to three SSID’s.

6. Select the [Advanced] tab.

7. Choose appropriate Power Save Mode setting. Options are [Off ], [Normal], and [Maximum]. [Normal] is the default setting.

8. Choose the appropriate type of network connection. Options are [Access Point] (same as infrastructure mode) and [AdHoc].

9. Select the [Security] tab.

10. Select the appropriate security method for your wireless network.

WPA

Choose the appropriate WPA EAP type - PEAP or TLS. Please see your network administrator for the appropriate configuration settings.

WPA-PSK

Enter the appropriate pre-shared key. Please see your network administrator for the appropriate configuration settings.

802.1x

Choose the appropriate 802.1x/EAP type: TLS, PEAP, or LEAP. Please see your network administrator for the appropriate configuration settings.

Pre-Shared Key

Same as Network Key or WEP Key. Entry methods include hexadecimal or ASCII text. If you wish to use ASCII characters, enter the network key in a string consisting of five or thirteen characters. The characters that can be used for the Network Key are: 0 - 9, A - Z, a - z, and _.

Setting the network

Perform the “Setting TCP/IP” and “Confirming the computer and work group names” operations for network connection.

Setting TCP/IP

To change the setting of the IP address, you need to be logged in from Windows as an administrator.

1. Click the [Start] -> [Settings] -> [Control Panel].

2. Double-click the [Network and Dial-up Connections] icon. The [Network and Dial-up Connection] window will be displayed.

3. Right-click [Local Area Connection], and click [Properties] in the menu displayed. The [Local Area Connection Properties] window will be displayed.

4. Click [Internet Protocol (TCP/IP] and then click [Properties]. The [Properties] window will be displayed.

5. Set the IP address:

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For ad hoc connection

Select [Use the following IP address:], then enter data in [IP address] and [Subnet mask]. See page 71 for IP address setting.

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For access point (infrastructure) connection

Select [Obtain an IP address automatically] and [Obtain DNS server address automatically].

Follow directions from the network administrator about IP address settings, DNS server setting, and the default gateway.

If you wish to use a hexadecimal number, enter the network key in a string consisting of 10 to 26 characters.The characters that can be used for the network key are: 0 - 9, A - F, and a - f. For ad hoc connections, enter the same network key for all computers connected to the network. For access point (infrastructure) connection, enter the value to match the access point. For information about the access point, refer to the access point manual.

CONNECTION TO THE NETWORK

If there is the administrator of the network, contact the network administrator for data settings prior to connecting to the network.

6. Click the [OK] button. Processing will return to the [Properties] window.

7. Click the [OK] button. If a message is displayed that requests you to restart the personal computer, click [Yes] and then restart the computer.

Confirming the computer and workgroup names

To modify the computer name and/or the workgroup name, you need to be logged in from Windows as an administrator.

1. Click [Start] -> [Settings] -> [Control Panel].

2. Double-click the [System] icon. The [System Properties] window will be displayed.

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3. Click the [Network Identification] tab.

4. Confirm the settings of [Full computer name] and [Work group].

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The setting of [Full computer name] denotes the name for identifying the computers on the network. Any name can be assigned. The computer name will be identified more easily if the model number, the user name, and other factors are already set.

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[Workgroup] denotes the group name of the network.

5. To change the name, click [Properties], then proceed in accordance with the instruction messages displayed on the screen. Processing will return to the [System Properties] window.

For ad hoc connection:

Assign the same network name to all personal computers existing on the network.

For access point (infrastructure) connection:

Assign the name of the workgroup to be accessed.

6. Click the [OK] button. If a message is displayed that requests you to restart the personal computer, click [Yes].

Setting the sharing function

Set the sharing function to make file and/or printer sharing with other network-connected personal computers valid. The setting operation is not required unless the sharing function is to be used.

The folder and printer for which the sharing function has been set will be usable from any personal computer present on the network.

To share a file and/or the connected printer, you need to be logged in as an administrator.

Setting the Microsoft network-sharing service

1. Click [Start] -> [Settings] -> [Control Panel].

2. Double-click the [Network and Dial-up Connections] icon. The [Network and Dial-up Connections] window will be displayed.

3. Right-click [Local Area Connection], and click [Properties] in the menu displayed. The [Properties] window will be displayed.

4. If [File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks] is displayed, proceed to step 5.

If [File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks] is not displayed, skip to step 6.

5. Make sure that the [File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks] check box is checked, and then click the [OK] button. Skip to “Setting filesharing function” on page 56.

6. Click [Install]. The [Select Network Component Type] window will be displayed.

7. Click [Service], and then click the [Add] button. The [Select Network Service] window will be displayed.

8. Click [File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks] and then click the [OK] button. Processing will return to the [Wireless Network Connection Properties] window, and [File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks] will be added to the list.

9. Click the [OK] button.

Setting the file-sharing function

The procedure for setting the file-sharing function is laid down below taking the “work” folder within drive C as an example.

1. Double-click [My Computer] on the Desktop, and then double-click [Local Disk (C:)].

2. Right-click the “work” folder (or whichever folder you wish to share), and click [Sharing...] in the menu displayed. The [Properties] window will be displayed.

3. Select the [Sharing] tab if it isn’t already selected.

4. Select [Share this folder], then enter data as required:

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“Share name”

Enter the name of the folder to be shared.

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“Comment”

Enter explanatory statements or notes about the folder to be shared.

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“User limit”

Enter the number of users who share the folder.

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[Permissions]

Click the [Permissions] button to set permission levels for access to the folder.

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[Caching]

Click the [Caching] button to configure settings for the off-line access to the folder.

5. Click the [OK] button. The folder will be set as a sharable folder, and the display of the icon for the “work” folder will change.

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Setting the printer-sharing function

1. Click [Start] -> [Settings] -> [Printers]. A list of connected printers will be displayed.

2. Right-click the printer for which the sharing function is to be set, and then click [Sharing...] in the menu displayed. The property window corresponding to the selected printer will be displayed.

3. Click the Sharing tab if it is not already selected.

4. Check the [Shared as] checkbox and confirm the name of the printer to be shared or enter a new name. Click [OK]. Printer sharing will be set and the display of the icon for the printer will change.

Confirming connection

After you have finished the network setup operations, access the folder whose sharing has been set, and confirm the status of the radio in case of trouble such as a network connection failure.

In the case of an access point (infrastructure) connection, enter the necessary data for the access point before confirming connection. Refer to the manual of the access point for the access point setup procedure

Connecting your personal computer to another personal computer

1. Double-click [My Network Places] on the Desktop. The [My Network Places] window will be displayed.

2. Double-click the [Computers Near Me] icon. The personal computers connected to the network will be listed.

3. Double-click the name of the personal computer to which you wish to connect your own personal computer. The folder that specified in “Setting the filesharing function” on page 56 will be displayed.

4. Double-click the folder to be accessed. The contents of the folder will be displayed.

Confirming the status of the radio waves

Intel PROSet Wireless LAN:

1. Click [Start] -> [Programs] -> [Intel Network Adapters] -> [Intel(R) PROSet]. The [Intel(R) PROSet] window will be displayed. (You can also double-click on the Intel PROSet icon in the system tray at the bottom right of the screen to open the window.)

2. Click the [General] tab and confirm radio status in the window displayed. The current connection status will be displayed.

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Signal Quality

The quality of the signals is displayed on a graph.

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Network name (SSID)

The connected network name (SSID) is displayed.

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Profile name

Profile name you set is displayed.

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Mode

If access point (infrastructure) connection is in use, “Access Point (AP)” will be displayed. If ad hoc connection is in use, “Ad hoc (Peer-to-peer)” will be displayed.

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Security

The setting status of WEP is displayed.

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Speed

The communications speed is displayed.

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Band (Frequency)

The current operating frequency band is displayed. When communication is possible, “802.11b (2.4 GHz)” is displayed.

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Channel

The channel number currently being used for the communications is displayed.

If connection cannot be made to the network or if you want to check for normal connection, see “Troubleshooting” on page 66.

Atheros Wireless LAN:

1. Right-click the Atheros icon in the lower right corner of the screen.

2. Click [Open Utility]. The Atheros Wireless Configuration Utility window opens.

3. Select the Link Status tab. The current radio condition is displayed. (When the radio is turned off or the computer is not yet connected, some of the conditions are not displayed.)

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Status

The connection condition is shown.

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Network Name (SSID)

The connected network name (SSID) is displayed.

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AP’s MAC Address

In access point (infrastructure) mode, the MAC address of the access point currently in connection is shown. In Ad Hoc mode, a value is shown, but it is not the MAC address of the connected client.

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WEP

When the Network key is used, this appears as [Enabled]. Otherwise, [Disabled] appears.

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Speed

The current communications speed is displayed in Mbps.

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Channel

The channel number currently being used for the communications is displayed.

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Client IP Address

The IP address is shown.

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Network Connection Type

[Access Point] or [Ad Hoc] is displayed.

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Radio State

When radio waves are being transmitted, [Enabled] appears.

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Signal

The longer the bar graph, the better the radio wave signal.

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Noise

The shorter the bar graph, the less noise, resulting in a better the radio wave signal.

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SETTING OF POWER-SAVING FUNCTION

You can set the power-saving function of wireless LAN. Default setting is auto-setting. In case of using the power-saving function, manually control the communication performance.

Intel PROSet Wireless LAN:

1. Click [Start] -> [(All) Programs] -> [Intel Network Adapters] -> [Intel(R) PROSet]. The Intel(R) PROSet window will be displayed.

2. Click the [Adapter] tab.

3. Click the [Configure] button in [Power settings]. The [Power settings] window will be displayed.

4. Select [Manual], and adjust the bar to set the power-saving function.

Setting of transmission power during ad hoc connection

By controlling the transmission power during ad hoc connection, you can broaden or narrow the communication range. This setting is only effective during ad hoc connection. It will be ineffective during access point connection.

Intel PROSet Wireless LAN:

1. Click [Start] -> [(All) Programs] -> [Intel Network Adapters] -> [Intel(R) PROSet]. The Intel(R) PROSet window will be displayed.

Intel PROSet Wireless LAN:

1. Click [Start] -> [(All) Programs] -> [Intel Network Adapters] -> [Intel(R) PROSet]. The Intel(R) PROSet window will be displayed.

2. Click the [Adapter] tab.

3. Click the [Configure] button in [Ad hoc settings]. The [Ad hoc settings] window will be displayed.

4. Change channels during ad hoc connection by selecting a new channel from the drop down list.

5. Click [OK].

Atheros Wireless LAN:

1. Click on the My Computer icon. Select [View system information] from the left frame.

2. Select the Hardware tab and click [Device Manager].

3. Double-click “Atheros BCM4306 Wireless LAN Adapter” under [Network Adapters].

4. In the Atheros BCM4306 Wireless LAN Adapter window, select the Advanced tab.

5. Select IBSS Channel Number from the list, and change the value from the [Value:] dropdown list to the desired channel.

6. Click [OK].

2. Click the [Adapter] tab.

3. Click the [Configure] button in [Power settings]. The [Power settings] window will be displayed.

4. Adjust the “Transmission Power (Ad Hoc)” bar to set the transmission power.

Setting of channels during ad hoc connection

You can set channels during ad hoc connection. Channel 11 is set by default. When connecting to an existing ad hoc network, no channel setting will be effective.

This setting is only effective during ad hoc connection; it will be ineffective during access point connection.

When changing channels during ad hoc connection, change the channel settings of all connected computers with the same Network name (SSID) at the same time. After changing the channels, turn off all computers and -- after they are all turned off -- turn them back on.

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Troubleshooting

Causes and countermeasures for troubles you may encounter while using your wireless LAN are described in the following table.

Problem Possible Cause Possible Solution

Unavailable network connection

Incorrect network name (SSID) or network key

Poor radio wave condition

Radio wave transmission has stopped

The computer to be connected is turned off

Ad hoc connection: verify that the network names (SSID’s) and network

keys (WEP) of all computers to be connected have been configured correctly. SSID’s and WEP key values must be identical on each machine.

Access Point (Infrastructure) connection: set the network name (SSID) and network key to the same values as those of the access point.

Set the Network Authentication value identically to that of the Access Point. Please consult your network administrator for this value, if necessary.

For the method of setting network authentication, refer to the following pages:· Windows XP: “Assigning parameters” on page 53· Windows 2000: “Assigning parameters” on page 59

Ad hoc connection: Retry connection after shortening the distance to the destination computer or removing any obstacles for better sight.

Access Point (Infrastructure) connection: Retry connection after shortening the distance to the access point or removing any obstacles for better sight.

To check the wave condition, refer to the following pages:· Windows XP: “Confirming the status of the radio waves” on page 57.· Windows 2000: “Confirming the status of the radio waves” on page 63

Check if the wireless switch is turned ON. Also verify “Disable Radio” is not checked in “Network setting” window. Refer to “Starting Transmission” on page 52.

Check if the computer to be connected is turned ON.

Active channel duplication due to multiple wireless LAN networks

No right of access to the network to be connected

Incorrectlyperformed network setting

Unmatched [Network authentication (shared mode)] settings in Windows XP

If there is any other wireless LAN network nearby, change channels to avoid active channel duplication. For the method of checking active channels, refer to the following pages:· Windows XP: “Confirming the status of the radio waves” on page 57· Windows 2000: “Confirming the status of the radio waves” on page 63

Check if you have a right of access to the network to be connected with.

Check the protocol, work group name or shared setting.

For the method of checking, refer to the following pages:· Windows XP: “Connection to the Network” on page 55· Windows 2000: “Connection to the Network” on page 61

If the setting of [Network authentication (shared mode)] is not matched with that of access point or computer to be connected with, no communication can be established. Check the parameter setting.Refer to “Assigning parameters” on page 53.

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Unavailable network connection

(continued)

It takes too long to retrieve the network and display the connected computers.

Incorrect setting of IP address

Retrieve computers as follow:

Windows XP:

1. Click [Start] button, then click [Search].

2. Click [Computers or people].

3. Click [Computers on the network].

4. Input the name of computer to be connected with in [Computer name] and click [Search].

5. Double-click the icon of connected computer.·

Windows 2000:

1. Click [Start] -> [Find] -> [Files and folders].

2. Click [Computer] in [Find other items].

3. Input the name of computer to be connected with in [Computer name] and click [OK].

4. Double-click the icon of connected computer.

Check the network setting.

Windows XP: “Setting the network” on page 55.

Windows 2000: “Setting the network” on page 61

In case of using TCP/IP protocol, you can check IP address as follows:

1. Windows XP:

Click [Start] -> [All programs] -> [Accessories] -> [Command prompt].·

Windows 2000:

Click [Start] button -> [Program] -> [Accessories] -> [Command prompt].

2. In [Command prompt] or [MS-DOS prompt] window, input

[IPCONFIG] command as follows, then press [Enter] key.

Example: In case of C drive being the hard disk: C:\ipconfig [Enter]

Check that the IP address is correctly displayed:.

IP Address................: 10.0.1.3

Subnet Mask.............: 255.255.255.0

Default Gateway.........: 10.0.1.1

When IP address is displayed as [169.254.XXX.YYY] or [0.0.0.0], IP address is not correctly fetched from the access point. In that case, restart the computer itself. If the display is still unchanged, check the setting of TCP/IP.

If [Cable Disconnected] or [Media Disconnected] is displayed without showing IP address, check the setting of network name (SSID) and network key. Also, set the network authentication according to the access point.

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Problem Possible Cause Possible Solution

Communication is disconnected soon after connection to the access point

Access control may be disabled

In case of Windows XP, check the setting of “Enable network access control using IEEE 802.1X”.Refer to “Assigning parameters” on page 53.

When restricting the access of wireless LAN clients using IEEE802.1X authentication, put a check mark on “Enable network access control using IEEE 802.1X”.

When using at home, remove a check mark on “Enable network access control using IEEE802.1X”.

For the method of setting related with IEEE802.1X authentication, refer to the access point manual.

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Wireless LAN Glossary

Ad hoc

A designation for wireless LAN network configuration. It indicates a form of communication limited to those personal computers which have wireless LAN function. For details, refer to “Ad hoc connection” on page 50.

Channel

The frequency band of wireless LAN to be used in communications over wireless LAN or at the access point.

DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol)

A protocol used for automatically fetching communication parameters such as IP addresses. The side which assigns IP address is called DHCP server and the side that is assigned it is called DHCP client.

DNS (Domain Name System)

A function that controls the correspondence of IP addresses assigned to a computer with the name. Even for those computers whose IP addresses are unknown, if their names are known, it is possible to communicate with them.

IEEE802.11a

One of the wireless LAN standards prescribed by the 802 committee in charge of establishing standards of LAN technology in IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers). It allows communications at the maximum speed of 54 Mbps by using a 5GHz band which can freely be used without radio communication license.

IEEE802.11b

One of the wireless LAN standards prescribed by 802 committee in charge of establishing standards of LAN technology in IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers). It allows communications at the maximum speed of 11Mbps by a band of 2.4 GHz (ISM band) which can freely be used without radio communication license.

WIreless LAN User’s Guide

the world. A private address is a unique address within a closed network.

LAN (Local Area Network)

An environment connecting computers within a relatively small range, such as the same floor and building.

MAC address (Media Access Control Address)

A physical address inherent to a network card. For Ethernet, the top three bytes are controlled/assigned as a vendor code. The remaining three bytes comprise the code uniquely (to avoid duplication) controlled by each vendor. As a result, there is no Ethernet card with the same physical address in the world. In Ethernet, the frame transmission/reception is performed based on this address.

MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit)

The maximum size of data which can be transmitted at one time in networks including the Internet. In an environment whose maximum size of data is too large to correctly receive data, normal communications can be restored by setting the size of MTU to a smaller value.

Network authentication

The method of authentication performed by wireless LAN clients to connect with the access point. There are two types: open system authentication and shared key authentication. The type of authentication must be set to each client and also coincide with the setting of access point with which to communicate. Network authentication is sometimes called authentication mode.

Network key

Data that is used for encrypting data in data communication. The personal computer uses the same network key both for data encryption and decryption, therefore, it is necessary to set the same network key as the other side of communication.

Network name (SSID: Security Set Identifier)

Access point

A designation of Wireless LAN network configurations. It indicates a form of communication using an Access Point. For details, refer to “access point connection” on page 50.

IP address

An address used by computers for communicating in TCP/IP environment. IP addresses have global and private addresses. A global address is a unique address in

When a wireless LAN network is configured, grouping is performed to avoid interference or data theft. This grouping is performed with “Network name (SSID)”. In order to improve security, the network key is set allowing no communication unless “Network name (SSID)” coincides with the network key.

Open system authentication

One of network authentication types for wireless LAN. Since there is no check of network key upon authentication, clients can connect to the access point without

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submitting correct network keys. However, in case of actual communications, the same network key must be set. Open system authentication is sometimes called Open key authentication.

PPPoE (Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet)

A method of allowing the authentication protocol adopted in telephone line connection (PPP) to be used over an Ethernet.

Protocol

A procedure or rule of delivering data among computers. Ordered data communication is allowed by making all conditions required for communication including the method of data transmission/reception and actions upon communication errors into procedures.

Shared key authentication

One of the network authentication types for wireless LAN. Upon authentication, the access point checks whether the same network key is set to the client. If the client uses a wrong network key or the network key itself is not set, authentication is unsuccessful, allowing no communications with the access point.

SSID (Security Set Identifier)

See “Network name”

Subnet mask

TCP-IP network is controlled by being divided into multiple smaller networks (subnets). IP address consists of the subnet address and the address of each computer. Subnet mask defines how many bits of IP address comprise the subnet address. The same value shall be set among computers communicating with each other.

TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol)

A standard protocol of the Internet.

Wi-Fi

Indicates that the interconnectivity test of the organization which guarantees the compatible connection of wireless LAN (Wi-Fi Alliance) has been passed.

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IP address information

IP addressing is much more complicated than can be briefly explained in this document. You are advised to consult with your network administrator for additional information.

If IP address is unknown, set IP address as follows:

If you have an access point (DHCP server) on the network, set the IP address as follows:

Windows 2000: [Obtain an IP address automatically]

Windows XP: [Obtain an IP address automatically]

A DHCP server is a server that automatically assigns IP addresses to computers or other devices in the network. There is no DHCP server for the AdHoc network.

WIreless LAN User’s Guide

If the IP address is already assigned to the computer in the network, ask the network administrator to check the IP address to be set for the computer.

If no access point is found in the network:

An IP address is expressed with four values in the range between 1 and 255.

Set the each computer as follows: The value in parentheses is a subnet mask.

Computer A: 192.168.100.2 (255.255.255.0)

Computer B: 192.168.100.3 (255.255.255.0)

Computer C: 192.168.100.4 (255.255.255.0)

Computer X: 192.168.100.254 (255.255.255.0)

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Specifications

Item Specification

Type of network Conforms to IEEE 802.11b/802.11g (Wi-Fi based)*

Transfer rate (Automatic switching)

Active frequency 2400~2473MHz

Number of channels 11 channels, 3 non-overlapping channels

Security Network name (SSID)

Maximum recommended number of computers to be connected over wireless LAN (during ad hoc connection)

Intel PROSet WLAN: 11 Mbps maximum data rate Atheros WLAN: 54 Mbps maximum data rate

Network key (64 bits/128 bits)** Intel PROSet WLAN: WPA 1.0 compliant and CCX certified Atheros WLAN: WPA 1.0 compliant

10 units or less ***

* “Wi-Fi based” indicates that the interconnectivity test of the organization which guarantees the interconnectivity of wireless LAN (Wi-Fi Alliance) has been passed.

** Encryption with network key (WEP) is performed using the above number of bits, however, users can set 40 bits/ 104 bits after subtracting the fixed length of 24 bits.

*** Depending on practical environments, the allowable number of computers to be connected may be decreased.

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Troubleshooting

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Troubleshooting

Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook is sturdy and subject to few problems in the field. However, you may encounter simple setup or operating problems that you can solve on the spot, or problems with peripheral devices, that you can solve by replacing the device. The information in this section helps you isolate and resolve some of these straightforward problems and identify failures that require service.

Troubleshooting

■

Product serial number

■

Purchase date

■

Conditions under which the problem occurred

■

Any error messages that have occurred

■

Hardware configuration

■

Type of device connected, if any

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

figure 2-8 on page 10 for location)

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 PC Card 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.

8. If you are still having problems after referring to the Troubleshooting Table, go to the Fujitsu PC website (www.fujitsupc.com), click on the Support button, and search the list of Frequently Asked Questions

(FAQs) contained there.

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.

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.

9. If you have tried the solutions suggested above without success, contact your support representative:

Toll free: 1-800-8Fujitsu (1-800-838-5487) Fax: 408-764-2724 E-mail: 8fujitsu@fujitsupc.com Web site: http://www.fujitsupc.com

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

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TROUB L E SHOOT IN G TABLE

Problem Page

Audio Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 76

DVD/CD-RW Drive Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 76

Floppy Disk Drive Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 77

Hard Drive Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 77

Keyboard or Mouse Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 77

Memory Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 78

Modem Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 78

Problem Possible Cause Possible Solutions

Audio Problems

Problem Page

USB Device Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 78

PC Card Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 78

Power Failures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 79

Shutdown and Startup Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . page 80

Video Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 81

Miscellaneous Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 83

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

DVD/CD-RW Drive Problems

LifeBook notebook fails to recognize DVD/CD-RW drive

The volume is turned too low. Adjust the volume control on your notebook.

The software volume control is set too low.

Headphones are plugged into your notebook.

BIOS audio settings are incorrect.

Adjust the sound volume control settings in your software, operating system and applications.

Plugging in headphones disables the built-in speakers, remove the headphones.

Set the BIOS setup utility to the default values within the Multimedia Device Configuration menu. (See

BIOS Setup Utility on page 25 for more information)

Software driver is not configured correctly.

Protective sheet is still in the

Refer to your application and operating system documentation for help.

Replace DVD/CD-RW disc in tray.

DVD/CD-RW drive tray.

DVD/CD-RW disc is not pushed down onto raised

Open DVD/CD-RW tray and re-install DVD/CD-RW disc properly.

center circle of the drive.

DVD/CD-RW drive tray is not latched shut.

Incorrect DVD Player or no DVD Player software is installed.

Push on the front of the DVD/CD-RW drive tray until it latches.

Install DVD Player software. (See “DVD/CD-RW

Combo Drive Software” on page 34 for more information.)

Wrong drive designator was used for DVD/CD-RW drive in the application.

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

Windows DVD/CD-RW auto insertion function is disabled.

Start the DVD/CD-RW drive from the desktop or application software or re-enable the Windows DVD/CD-RW auto insertion function. (See Auto

Insert Notification Function on page 36 for more information)

DVD/CD-RW disc is dirty or defective.

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

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Problem Possible Cause Possible Solutions

The DVD/CD-RW Access indicator on the Status Indicator Panel blinks at regular intervals when no DVD/CD-RW disc is in the

The Windows DVD/CD-RW auto insertion function is active and is checking to see if a DVD/CD-RW disc is ready to

run. tray or the drive is not installed.

Floppy Disk Drive Problems

Troubleshooting

This is normal. However, you may disable this feature. (See Auto Insert Notification Function on

page 36 for more information)

You cannot access your optional floppy disk.

Hard Drive Problems

You cannot access your hard drive.

Keyboard or Mouse Problems

The built-in keyboard does not seem to work.

You tried to write to a write

protected floppy disk.

Floppy disk is not loaded

correctly.

Security is set to protect access

to floppy disk data.

The setup utility is incorrectly

set for your internal (Primary

Master) or optional second

hard drive (Primary Slave).

The wrong drive designator

was used by an application

when a bootable CD-ROM was

used to start the notebook.

Security is set so your oper-

ating system cannot be started

without a password.

The notebook has gone into

Suspend mode.

Your application has locked

out your keyboard.

Eject the floppy disk and set it to write enable. (See

Preparing a Disk for Use on page 44 for more information)

Eject floppy disk, check orientation and re-insert.

(See Ejecting a Disk on page 44 for more information)

Verify your password and security settings.

Revise BIOS settings to set both Primary Master and Primary Slave correctly. (See BIOS Setup Utility

on page 25 for more information)

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.

Push the Suspend/Resume/Power On button.

Try to use your integrated pointing device to restart your system. If this fails, turn your notebook off using the Power Off button located on the back of the system. Wait 10 seconds or more, and then turn the system back on.

The characters that appear do not match those which you typed.

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

NumLk is set in the BIOS. Go to the BIOS and make sure that NumLk is

disabled. (See BIOS Setup Utility on page 25 for more

information)

Your external device is not

properly installed.

Your operating system

software is not setup with the

Re-install your device. (See Device Ports on page 44

for more information)

Check your device and operating system docu-

mentation and activate the proper driver. correct software driver for that device.

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Problem Possible Cause Possible Solutions

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

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

Your system has crashed. Try to restart your notebook. If that fails, turn off

Memory Problems

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

the power using the Power Off button located on the back of the system. Wait 10 seconds or more, and then turn the system back on.

Your Power On screen, or Main menu of the BIOS setup utility information, does not show the correct amount of installed memory.

Modem Problems

Messages about modem operation.

USB Device Problems

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

PC Card Problems

Your memory upgrade module is not properly installed.

Remove and re-install your memory upgrade module. (See Memory Upgrade Module on page 42

for more information)

You have a memory failure. Check for Power On Self Test (POST) messages.

(See Power On Self Test Messages on page 84 for more information)

Messages about modem operation are generated by

See your application software documentation for

additional information. whichever modem application is in use.

The device is not properly installed.

The device may have been

Remove and re-install the device. (See Device Ports

on page 44 for more information)

Close the application and restart your notebook. installed while an application was running, so your notebook is not aware of its installation.

Yo u r s o ft wa r e m a y n ot h av e the correct software driver

See your software documentation and activate the

correct driver. active.

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

See your device documentation and software docu-

mentation to determine the required I/O address.

Change the settings in the BIOS setup utility. (See

BIOS Setup Utility on page 25 for more information)

Yo u r de vi c e a n d a n ot he r device are assigned the same I/O address.

Check all I/O addresses located within the BIOS

setup utility and any other installed hardware or

software to make sure there are no duplications.

A card inserted in the PC Card slot does not work or is locking up the system.

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.

Remove and re-install the card. (See PC Cards on

page 37 for more information)

Close the application and restart your notebook.

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Problem Possible Cause Possible Solutions

A card inserted in the PC Card slot does not work or is locking up the system.

(continued)

Your software may not have the correct software driver active.

You m ay ha v e t he wro n g I/O address selected for your PC Card device.

Troubleshooting

See your software documentation and activate the correct driver.

See your PC Card documentation to determine the required I/O address. Change the settings in the BIOS. (See BIOS Setup Utility on page 25 for

more information)

Power Fail ures

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

You r PC Ca rd de vic e an d another device are assigned the same I/O address.

The installed primary battery is completely discharged, there is no optional second battery

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

Check the Status Indicator Panel to determine the presence and condition of the batteries. (See Status Indicator Panel on page 11 for more information)

Install a charged battery or a Power adapter. installed or there is no Power adapter (AC or Auto/ Airline) installed.

The primary battery is installed but is faulty.

Use the Status Indicator panel to verify the presence

and condition of the batteries. (See Status Indicator

Panel on page 11 for more information) If a battery is

indicating a short, remove that battery and operate

from another power source or replace that battery.

The battery or batteries are low. Check the Status Indicator Panel to determine the

presence and condition of the batteries. (See Status

Indicator Panel on page 11 for more information) Use

a Power adapter to operate until a battery is charged

or install a charged battery.

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

Verify that your adapter is connected correctly. (See

Power Sources on page 23 for more information)

in properly.

Your LifeBook notebook turns off all by itself.

The Power adapter (AC or auto/airline) has no power from the AC outlet, airplane seat jack, or the car’s cigarette lighter.

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

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

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.

Try a different Power adapter or install a charged

optional second battery.

Press any button on the keyboard, or move the

mouse to restore operation. If that fails, push the

Suspend/Resume button. Check your power

management settings, or close your applications

and go to the Power Savings menu of the setup

utility to adjust the timeout values to better suit

your operation needs.

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Problem Possible Cause Possible Solutions

Your LifeBook notebook turns off all by itself.

(continued)

You are operating on battery power only and have ignored a low battery alarm until the batteries are all at the dead battery state and your machine has gone into Dead Battery Suspend mode.

You have a battery failure. Verify the condition of the batteries using the

Install a power adapter and then push the Suspend/ Resume button. (See Power Sources on page 23 for

more information)

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

Panel on page 11 for more information)

Your LifeBook notebook will not work on battery alone.

The batteries seem to discharge too quickly.

Your power adapter has failed or lost its power source.

The installed batteries are dead.

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

Replace the battery with a charged one or install a Power adapter.

No batteries are 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 11 for more information)

You are running an application that uses a lot of power due to frequent hard drive or DVD/

Use both the primary battery and an optional second battery and/or use a power adapter for this

application when at all possible. CD-RW drive access, or use of a modem or LAN PC card.

The power savings features may be disabled.

Check the power management and/or setup utility

settings in the Power Savings menu and adjust

according to your operating needs.

The brightness is turned all the way up.

Turn down the brightness adjustment. The higher

the brightness the more power your display uses.

The batteries are very old. Replace the batteries.

Shutdown and Startup Problems

The Suspend/Resume/ Power On button does not work.

The batteries have been exposed to high temperatures.

The batteries are too hot or too cold.

The Suspend/Resume/Power On button is disabled from the Advanced submenu of the Power menu of the setup utility.

Replace the batteries.

Restore the notebook to normal operating tempera-

ture. The Charging icon on the Status Indicator

panel will flash when the battery is outside its

operating range.

Enable the button from the setup utility.

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Problem Possible Cause Possible Solutions

The Suspend/Resume/ Power On button does not

You did not hold the button in long enough.

work.

(continued)

There may be a conflict with the application software.

Troubleshooting

Hold the button longer. This may need to be a few seconds if your application is preventing the CPU from checking for button pushes.

Close all applications and try the button again.

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

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

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

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

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

Internal hard drive was not detected.

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

BIOS setup changes were not saved when you made them and exited the BIOS setup utility returning it to previous settings.

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 25 for more information)

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 25 for more information)

Use the BIOS setup utility or Primary Master submenu, located within the Main menu, to try to auto detect the internal hard drive. If this does not work, contact Fujitsu Service and Support at 1-800FUJITSU.

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 Messages on

page 84 for more information)

Make sure you select Save Changes And Exit when exiting the BIOS setup utility.

Video Problems

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

The BIOS CMOS hold-up battery has failed.

Something is pushing on the Closed Cover switch.

The notebook is set for an external monitor only.

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

Contact your support representative for repairs. This is not a user serviceable part but has a normal life of 3 to 5 years.

Clear the Closed Cover switch. (See figure 2-5 on

page 6 for location)

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 combination of 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 adequate visibility.

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Problem Possible Cause Possible Solutions

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.

Press any button the keyboard, or move the mouse

to restore operation. If that fails, push the Suspend/

Resume button. (The display may be shut off by

Standby mode, Auto Suspend or Video Timeout)

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

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

The Built-in Display does not close.

The notebook is set for S-Video display only.

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

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

Something is pushing on the Closed Cover switch.

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

A foreign object, such as a paper clip, is stuck between the display and the keyboard.

While holding down the [Fn] key, click on the [F11]

key to toggle the S-Video display off.

Contact your support representative.

Press any button on the keyboard, or move the

mouse to restore operation. If that fails, push the

Suspend/Resume button. Check your power

management settings, or close your applications

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 25 for more information)

Check the Closed Cover switch. (See figure 2-5 on

page 6 for location)

Press any button on the keyboard, or move the mouse

to restore operation. If that fails, push the Suspend/

Resume button. (The display may be shut off by

Standby Mode, Auto Suspend or Video Timeout)

Remove all foreign objects from the keyboard.

The Built-in Display has bright or dark spots.

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.

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.

You are running an application that does not support 800 x 600/1024 x 768 pixel resolution display and display compression is enabled.

The default is set on low brightness to conserve power.

This is normal; do nothing.

Display is faulty; contact your support representative.

Display compression gives a clearer but smaller

display for applications that do not support 800 x

600/1024 x 768 pixel resolution. You can fill the

screen but have less resolution by changing your

display compression setting, (See the Video Features

submenu, located within the Advanced menu of the

BIOS. (See BIOS Setup Utility on page 25 for more

information)

Press [Fn] + [F7] to increase brightness and adjust

Power Control under battery settings.

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Problem Possible Cause Possible Solutions

You have connected an external monitor and it

Your BIOS setup is not set to

enable your external monitor. does not display any information.

Your external monitor is not

properly installed.

Troubleshooting

Toggle the video destination by pressing [Fn] and [F10] together, or check your BIOS setup and enable your external monitor. (See the Video Features submenu, located within the Advanced Menu of the BIOS. (See BIOS Setup Utility on page 25 for more

information)

Reinstall your device. (See Mini-VGA Port on page 45 for more information)

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

Miscellaneous Problems

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

Your operating system soft-

ware 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.

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

See your monitor documentation and the External Monitor Support portions of the Specifications section. (See Specifications on page 97

for more information)

See your application manual and help displays screens for more information. Not all messages are errors some may simply be status.

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POWER ON SELF TEST MESSAGES

The following is an alphabetic list of error-and-status messages that the 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 Cache SRAM Passed

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

*Diskette drive A error or Diskette 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 25 for more information) 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 RAM Failed at offset: nnnn

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.

*Failing Bits: nnnn The hex number nnnn

This is a map of the bits at the memory address (in System, Extended, or Shadow memory) which failed the memory test. Each 1 (one) in the map indicates a failed bit. This is a serious fault that may cause you to lose data if you continue. Contact your support representative.

*Fixed Disk x Failure or Fixed Disk Controller Failure (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 Test. 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 media type

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. 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 nn

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 and your system may have to be re-installed from your back up media.

*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.

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*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.

*Previous boot incomplete – Default configuration used

Previous Power On Self Test did not complete successfully. The Power On Self Test will load default values and offer to run Setup. If the previous failure was caused by incorrect values and they are not corrected, the next boot will likely fail also. If using the default settings does not allow you to complete a successful boot sequence, you should turn off the power and contact your support representative.

*Real time clock error

Real-time clock fails BIOS test. May require board repair. Contact your support representative.

*Shadow RAM Failed at offset: nnnn

Shadow RAM failed at offset nnnn of the 64k block at which the error was detected. You are risking data corruption if you continue. Contact your support representative.

nnnn Shadow RAM Passed

Where nnnn is the amount of shadow RAM in kilobytes successfully tested.

*System battery is dead – Replace and run SETUP

The BIOS CMOS RAM memory hold up battery is dead. This is part of your BIOS and is a board mounted battery which requires a support representative to change. You can continue operating but you will have to use setup utility default values or reconfigure your setup utility every time you turn off your notebook. This battery has an expected life of 2 to 3 years.

System BIOS shadowed

System BIOS copied to shadow RAM.

*System CMOS checksum bad – run SETUP

BIOS CMOS RAM has been corrupted or modified incorrectly, perhaps by an application program that changes data stored in BIOS memory. Run Setup and reconfigure the system.

*System RAM Failed at offset: nnnn

System memory failed at offset nnnn of in the 64k block at which the error was detected. This means that there is a fault in your built-in memory. If you continue to operate, you risk corrupting your data. Contact your support representative for repairs.

nnnn System RAM Passed

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

*System timer error

The timer test failed. The main clock that operates the computer is faulty. Requires repair of system board. Contact your support representative for repairs.

UMB upper limit segment address: nnnn

Displays the address of the upper limit of Upper Memory Blocks, indicating released segments of the BIOS memory which may be reclaimed by a virtual memory manager.

Video BIOS shadowed

Video BIOS successfully copied to shadow RAM.

EMERGENCY DVD TRAY RELEASE

If for some reason the eject button fails, you can open the DVD/CD-RW tray with a paper clip or similar tool 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.

MODEM RESULT CODES

The operating system and application software that is factory installed detects the modem characteristics and provides the necessary command strings to operate the modem. The internal modem operation is controlled by generic AT commands from the operating system and application software. The standard long form result codes may, in some cases, be displayed on your screen to keep you informed of the actions of your modem. The operating system and application software may suppress display of the result codes.

Examples of result codes are:

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NO CARRIER

■

NO DIALTONE

■

CONNECT 53000 (Connection complete at 53,000 bps.)

■

ERROR

■

FAX

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RING (This means an incoming call.)

■

BUSY

■

NO ANSWER

When using the internal modem with applications that are not factory installed refer to the application documentation.

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Restoring Your Pre-installed Software

The Drivers and Applications Restore (DAR) CD contains:

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Sets of device drivers and Fujitsu utilities (in specific directories) that are unique to your LifeBook notebook configuration for use as documented below.

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A link to the Drive Image Special Edition (DISE) utility on your hard disk drive.

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Read-me files that provide additional use information for items on this CD-ROM.

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In order to install applications and/or drivers from the DAR CD, you will need to connect an external CD drive to your system.

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If the DAR CD is in the drive when you boot up the system, and the Boot Sequence is set in the BIOS to boot from the CD drive first (see “Creating a backup image when booting up” on page 86), a message will appear informing you that if you proceed, you will have a choice of: creating a new backup of drive C:, restoring a previous backup, or restoring the original factory image.

Note that creating a new backup will overwrite any previous backups, and restoring a backup or factory image will overwrite all information on the hard drive, including saved files. If you wish to install drivers or applications only from the CD, remove the disk from the drive, reboot the system, and insert the CD after Wi

If you have access to the internet, visit the Fujitsu Support web site at www.fujitsupc.com to check for the most current information, drivers and hints on how to perform recovery and system updates.

DRIVE IMAGE SPECIAL EDITION (DISE)

PowerQuest Drive Image Special Edition (DISE) provides a way to restore your computer if you experience a hard disk crash or other system f ailure. Fujitsu has used DISE to create an image of everything installed on the computer at the time you purchased it. The image is saved on a separate partition on the hard disk. You can use DISE to restore the factory image and return your computer to the state in which it was shipped from Fujitsu.

ndows has started.

Although it is not necessary, you can use DISE to store additional image files that you create. For example, if you install several applications and save data files on your hard disk, you can create a new image file that includes them and then save that image file on the hard disk. Then, in the event of a hard disk failure, you can restore the image that includes the applications and data files you use.

Using the DISE feature will reduce the amount of usable disk space on your hard disk drive.

Creating a Backup Image

You can create a backup image of your C:\ drive at any time. The C:\ partition must be a FAT, FAT32, or NTFS partition, and it must be directly before the backup partition on your hard disk.

There are two ways to implement the DISE utility: When booting up the system, or from the desktop.

Creating a backup image when booting up

Before creating an image at boot-up, you must first change the boot-up priority in the BIOS so that the system will go to the media drive first, rather than trying to boot-up from the hard drive or an external floppy disk drive.

To change the boot-up priority:

1. Start your system and press the [F2] key when the Fujitsu logo appears. You will enter the BIOS Setup Utility.

2. Using the arrow keys, go to the Boot menu.

3. Arrow down to the Boot Device Priority submenu and press [Enter].

4. Arrow down to the CD-ROM drive in the list, and press the space bar (or the + key) to move the CDROM drive to the top of the list. (The system attempts to boot from the devices in the order in which they are listed.)

5. Press [F10], then click on [Yes] to exit the BIOS Setup Utility and return to the boot process.

After you have changed the boot priority, you can create a backup image when you are booting up:

1. Install the DAR CD in the drive prior to booting up. When bootup begins, a message appears informing

you that if you proceed, you will be able to:

■

Create a new backup of drive C

■

Restore a previous backup, or,

■

Restore the original factory image.

Note that creating a new backup will overwrite any previous backups, and restoring a backup or factory

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image will overwrite all information on the hard drive, including saved files.

2. After you click [Y]es. You will be presented with two options: [Create New Backup] and [Restore Backup].

After you click [Create New Backup], follow the onscreen instructions. By selecting [Create New Backup], a new image will be written to your backup partition. This will overwrite any previously created image.

Creating a backup image from the desktop

To create a backup image from the desktop, select Drive Image SE from the Program list. You will initially be prompted to create a backup diskette. It is not necessary to create the backup diskette, since the DAR CD performs the same function.

1. At the Drive Image Special Edition main screen, click Options> Create New Backup. DISE displays a warning that it must go to DOS to create the image.

3. Click Ye s .

DISE creates an image file in the backup partition. If you created a backup image previously, the new image overwrites the old one.

Enlarging the Backup Partition

If there is not enough unused space in the backup partition on your hard disk, DISE will resize the partition. DISE will display the minimum, maximum, and recommended sizes for the backup partition. You choose the size you want.

DISE takes the space from the FAT, FAT32, or NTFS partition that you are backing up. If there is not enough unused space in that partition to take, you will not be able to resize the backup partition and create an image file. You can delete files from the FAT, FAT32, or NTFS partition to create more unused space on the hard disk.

To re-install drivers and/or applications:

1. Boot up the system and insert the DAR CD after Windows has started. The LifeBook Easy Installation screen appears.

2. Select the drivers and applications you want to install from the list that is displayed.

3. Click [Start]. Follow the prompts that appear to complete installation of the selected drivers and/or applications.

Restoring a Backup Image

You can restore either a factory image or a backup image you created. Be aware that restoring a backup image will replace the contents of the C:\ partition with the image you restore.

1. Disable virus protection software. If virus protection software is enabled, DISE will hang.

2. From the DISE main window, click Options > Restore Backup to restore an image you created, or click Options > Restore Factory Backup to restore the factory image.

DISE shuts down to DOS and restores the image file.

Re-Installing Individual Drivers and Applications

The Drivers and Application CD can be used to selectively re-install drivers and/or applications that may have been un-installed or corrupted.

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Care and Maintenance

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Care and Maintenance

If you use your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook carefully, you will increase its life and reliability. This section provides

some tips for looking after the notebook and its devices.

Electrical equipment may be hazardous if misused. Operations of this product or similar products, must always be supervised by an adult. Do not allow children access to the interior of any electrical products and do not permit them to handle any cables.

Caring for your LifeBook notebook

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Your LifeBook notebook is a durable but sensitive electronic device. Treat it with respect and care.

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Make a habit of transporting it in a suitable carrying case.

■

Do not attempt to service the computer yourself. Always follow installation instructions closely.

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Keep it away from food and beverages.

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If you accidentally spill liquid on your LifeBook notebook:

1. Turn it off.

2. Position it so that the liquid can run out.

3. Let it dry out for 24 hours, or longer if needed.

4. If your notebook will not boot after it has dried

out, call your support representative.

■

Do not use your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook in a wet environment (near a bathtub, swimming pool).

■

Always use the AC adapter and batteries that are approved for your notebook.

■

Avoid exposure to sand, dust and other environmental hazards.

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Do not expose your notebook to direct sunlight for long periods of time as temperatures above 140° F (60° C) may damage your notebook.

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Keep the covers closed on the connectors and slots when they are not in use.

■

Do not put heavy or sharp objects on the computer.

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If you are carrying your LifeBook notebook in a briefcase, or any other carrying case, make sure that there are no objects in the case pressing on the lid.

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Never position your notebook such that the DVD/CDRW drive is supporting the weight of the notebook.

■

Do not drop your notebook.

■

Do not touch the screen with any sharp objects.

Cleaning your LifeBook notebook

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Always disconnect the power plug. (Pull the plug, not the cord.)

■

Clean your LifeBook notebook with a damp, lint-free cloth. Do not use abrasives or solvents.

■

Use a soft cloth to remove dust from the screen. Never use glass cleaners.

Storing your LifeBook notebook

■

If storing your notebook for a month or longer, turn your LifeBook notebook off, charge the battery, then remove and store all Lithium ion batteries.

■

Store your notebook and batteries separately. If you store your LifeBook with a battery installed, the battery will discharge, and battery life will be reduced. In addition, a faulty battery might damage your LifeBook.

■

Store your Fujitsu LifeBook in a cool, dry location. Temperatures should remain between 13ºF (-25ºC) and 140ºF (60ºC).

Traveling with your LifeBook notebook

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Do not transport your notebook while it is turned on.

■

Do not check your notebook as baggage. Carry it with you.

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Always bring your backup disk and Drivers and Applications CD that came with your notebook when you travel. If you experience system software problems while traveling, you may need it to correct any problems.

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Never put your notebook through a metal detector. Have your notebook hand-inspected by security personnel. You can however, put your notebook through a properly tuned X-ray machine. To avoid problems, place your notebook close to the entrance of the machine and remove it as soon as possible or have your notebook hand-inspected by security personnel. Security officials may require you to turn your notebook On. Make sure you have a charged battery on hand.

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When traveling with the hard drive removed, wrap the drive in a non-conducting materials (cloth or paper). If you have the drive checked by hand, be ready to install the drive if needed. Never put your hard drive through a metal detector. Have your hard drive hand-inspected by security personnel. You can however, put your hard drive through a properly tuned X-ray machine.

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Take the necessary plug adapters if you're traveling overseas. Check the following diagram to determine which plug adapter you'll need or ask your travel agent.

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Outlet Type Location

United States, Canada, parts of Latin America,

Mexico, Japan, Korea,

the Philippines, Taiwan

Russia and the Commonwealth

of Independent States (CIS),

most of Europe, parts of Latin

America, the Middle East, parts

of Africa, Hong Kong, India,

most of South Asia

United Kingdom, Ireland,

Malaysia, Singapore,

parts of Africa

China, Australia,

New Zealand

BATTERIES

Caring for your Batteries

■

Always handle batteries carefully.

■

Do not short-circuit the battery terminals (that is, do not touch both terminals with a metal object). Do not carry lose batteries in a pocket or purse where they may mix with coins, keys, or other metal objects. Doing so may cause an explosion or fire.

■

Do not drop, puncture, disassemble, mutilate or incinerate the battery.

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Recharge batteries only as described in this manual and only in ventilated areas.

■

Do not leave batteries in hot locations for more than a day or two. Intense heat can shorten battery life.

■

Do not leave a battery in storage for longer than 6 months without recharging it.

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Disable the DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive auto insert notification function.

■

Always use fully charged batteries.

■

Eject PCMCIATM cards when not in use.

FLOPPY DISKS AND DRIVES

Caring for your Floppy Disks

■

Avoid using the floppy disks in damp and dusty locations.

■

Never store a floppy disk near a magnet or magnetic field.

■

Do not use a pencil or an eraser on a disk or disk label.

■

Avoid storing the floppy disks in extremely hot or cold locations, or in locations subject to severe temperature changes. Store at temperatures between 50º F (10ºC) and 125ºF (52ºC).

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Do not touch the exposed part of the disk behind the metal shutter.

Caring for your Floppy Disk Drive

■

To clean, wipe the floppy disk drive clean with a dry soft cloth, or with a soft cloth dampened with water or a solution of neutral detergent. Never use benzene, paint thinner or other volatile material.

■

Avoid storing the floppy disk drive in extremely hot or cold locations, or in locations subject to severe temperature changes. Store at temperatures between 50º F (10ºC) and 125ºF (52ºC).

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Keep the floppy disk drive out of direct sunlight and away from heating equipment.

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Avoid storing the floppy disk drive in locations subject to shock and vibration.

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Never use the floppy disk drive with any liquid, metal, or other foreign matter inside the floppy disk drive or disk.

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Never disassemble or dismantle your floppy disk drive.

Increasing Battery Life

■

Power your LifeBook notebook through the AC or optional auto/airline adapter whenever possible.

■

If your notebook is running on battery power all day, connect it to the AC adapter overnight to recharge the battery.

■

Keep brightness to the lowest level comfortable.

■

Set the power management for maximum battery life.

■

Put your notebook in Suspend mode when it is turned on and you are not actually using it.

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Limit your media drive access.

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