Fujitsu LifeBook PH520 Quick Start Guide

Getting Started

Get Started with your

LifeBook® PH520 Notebook

This guide will lead you through the start-up process for your new LifeBook notebook and will also provide

some valuable tips. To learn about all the exciting features that your new LifeBook notebook has to offer,

please see the User’s Guide that can be accessed after completing the start-up procedure.

This convenient guide will lead you through the start-up

process and will also offer some valuable tips.

What’s in the Box

Check to see that all of the following items are in the box:

o LifeBook notebook o Preinstalled Lithium ion battery o AC adapter with power cord o International Limited Warranty document

Controls, Connectors, and Access Points

Built-in Microphone

1.3 Megapixel Web Camera

Display Panel

Status Indicator Panel

Touchpad Pointing Device

RIGHT PANEL BACK PANEL

Battery Release Latch

Secure Digital/Memory

Stick Card Slot

Wireless LAN/

Bluetooth Switch

LEFT PANEL

External Video Port USB 2.0 PortHDMI Port

Headphone Jack Microphone Jack

USB 2.0 Ports

Air VentsDC Power Jack

LAN (RJ-45)

Jack

Anti-Theft Lock Slot

Battery Pack

BOTTOM PANEL

Memory

Upgrade

Compartment

Stereo

Speaker

Power/Suspend/Resume Button

Keyboard

Battery Release Latch

Battery Latches

Lithium ion Battery

Air Vents (various locations)

Stereo Speaker

Initial Start Up

DC Power Jack

AC Cable

Display Cover

AC Adapter

1. Open the Display Panel

• Ensure that your LifeBook is on a hard level surface and that the air vents are not blocked.

• Lift the display, being careful not to touch the screen.

• You will need to hold the base of the unit down when opening the display cover.

• Adjust the display until it is at a comfortable viewing angle.

2. Connect AC Power

• Plug the AC adapter into your notebook.

• Plug the power cord into the AC adapter.

• Connect the power cord to an electrical outlet.

3. Connect to Internet or Network

• Connect an Ethernet cable (not included) to the LAN jack on your notebook and to a wall jack or to an Ethernet router.

Important:

During the setup procedure, do not disconnect the power supply, press any buttons, or use any peripheral devices such as a remote control.

• You should 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.

4. Booting the System

The Lit hium io n battery is not c harge d upon pu rchase. Initia lly you will need to c onnec t eithe r the AC adapter or the Auto/Air line ad apter to use yo ur noteb ook.

Be caref ul when y ou selec t the lan guage. The onl y way to chan ge the la nguag e is to do a recovery pr ocess.

LAN Jack

Connecting a LAN Plug

Power/Suspend/ Resume Button

• Press the Power/Suspend/ Resume button (above the keyboard) to turn on the notebook. When you do this 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.

DO NOT SHUT DOWN YOUR SYSTEM BEFORE THE FIRST BOOT IS COMPLETED.

If the sys tem is shu t down befo re the ﬁrs t boot is comple ted and Mi crosof t® Window s® is setup, there is t he risk that the system will n ot succe ssfull y boot the n ext tim e you powe r up your notebook. If this oc curs, you will nee d to use the re store dis c to recover your syste m

5. Register

•

After the operating system has initialized, the Windows Welcome screen will appear. Accept the Microsoft

Windows

Licensing Agreement and the Fujitsu End

User License Agreement to proceed.

• Follow the on-screen directions as prompted. Accepting the automatic update feature is recommended.

• If connected, you will be able to automatically access the Internet. If not and plan to register at a later time, click the Skip button.

• Once connected to the Internet, select Yes to continue registration,

complete requested information, and click

Next to complete registration.

• Register your notebook with Fujitsu by going to our website at: us.fujitsu.com/computers. Ensure you are connected to the Internet.

6. Registering Your LifeBook notebook

• Register your notebook with Fujitsu Service and Support via our website at us.fujitsu.com/computers.

• You need to have internet access (wired or wireless) to register online.

Activate Additional Utilities & Drivers

It is cri tical th at you ru n Click Me ! to inst all nece ssar y applic ations, u tiliti es, and dr ivers.

• Check to be sure the WL AN switch is on.

• The ﬁ rst time you boot up your system, you will see an icon called Click Me! in the Start menu. We highly recommend that you install ClickMe! the ﬁ rst time you boot up.

•

When you click the Click Me! icon, your system will automatically

create the related icons in the system tray in the bottom right of the screen. These icons provide links to utilities that you will frequently access.

8. Create backup media with MyRecovery (Hard Disk Drive recovery models only)

• Recovery discs (for your pre-installed operating system)

are NOT included with LifeBooks that are shipped with MyRecovery. If your hard drive crashes or the computer system becomes corrupted, you can use the recovery discs that you create to restore the system to its original condition.

• You will need to purchase or have access to the external USB

optical drive to create backup CDs /DVD

• Click on the [ MyRecovery] icon to create backup recovery

media and application discs.

• Refer to the “Saving and Recovering Your Factory and

System Images” guide for more detailed instructions.

9. Access your User’s Guide

• To take advantage of all the features of your new Fujitsu

LifeBook notebook, it is highly recommended that you read your electronic User’s Guide. It contains important detailed information about your new computer. You can access your User’s Guide by selecting its icon from the screen desktop or locate one from the service and support site.

(For

Addition al Applica tions and Utili ties)

CLICK ME

“Click Me! ”

WLAN/Bluetooth On/Off Switch

(For

Latest

Drivers )

(FDU )

Quick Tips

• Power your 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 standby mode when it is turned on and you are not actually using it.

• Limit your media drive access.

• Disable the Media Player auto insert notiﬁ cation function. Always use a fully charged battery.

•

Adjusting display brightness

• Fn + F6 to decrease brightness

• Fn + F7 to increase brightness

Adjusting volume

• Fn + F8 to decrease volume

• Fn + F9 to increase volume

• Fn+F3 will toggle the Audio Mute on and off.

ECO

• Fn+F11 will enable and disable ECO mode.

Mouse

• Fn+F4 will toggle the mouse on and off.

Common Indicators

Status Indicators

Power Indicator

This indicator system is operational. When it is solid blue, it means that there is power to your computer and that it is ready for use.

Battery Charge /DC-In Indicator

Depending upon whether you have an AC adapter connected or not, the battery indicator will appear in a variety of colors and states.

AC Adapter connected

• Solid blue: Charge complete

• Solid orange: Charging in process

• Purple, blinking: Battery malfunction

No AC Adapter connected

• Orange, blinking: Battery is charged 12% or less.

• Purple, blinking: Battery malfunction

• Off: Battery charge between 13% and 100%

– Battery completed discharged – No battery installed

shows whether your

Hard Drive Access Indicator

Lights blue when your internal hard drive is being accessed.

CapsLock Indicator

Shows that your keyboard is set to type in all capital letters.

NumLk Indicator

Shows that the integral keyboard is set in ten-key numeric keypad mode.

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